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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-05-31

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Evening star., 1917-05-12
MANY FLOWERS SOLD TO
AID MOTHERS OF FRANCE
Pedestrians Generally Are Decking
Their Lapels With Little Bios
SONS Sold on the Street.

The buy flower and aid the mothers
of France" idea is making good today
Pedestrians generally are decking their
lapels with little blossoms the display OF
which evidences their celebration OF
Mothers day" The idea was advanced
this year by Il number of local patriotic
women headed by Mrs H. l.. Rust. OF
celebrating the anniversary one day ear
licr and of having the proceeds from the
purchase of the blossoms. hitherto entirely
sentimental, go to help the heroic mothers
OF France
Young women who are serving as ven
doris at points along + street reported be-
fore noon that their stocks OF blossoms
had needed repleniShmcnt more than once
Those at other downtown vantage points
and near government offices report similar
progress At one table in n business eStab-
lishment where proceeds We're turned In
the statement was made that $50 worth
had been sold in short time by the slrts
working FROM that base, and could the
stocks have been supplied fast enough
twice that amount would have been re-
allied, ~ that moment four vendors were
idle because their trays were empty. BOY
Scouts are cooperating by serving as
messengers to and from florists estab-
liShirents.
A number of Washington women have
contributed the output of their gardens
for the purpose also. r'unds Will be turn.
ed In ultimately to the headquarters OF
the movement, 1416 H street northwest.
The young women offering the flowers IN
cude a number Of this seasons debut
tantes They wear big red saSheS with
blue placards. and their hours on duty
will not end until after the exodus Oh the
matinee crowds.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR
ROBBiNG PHONE BOOTHS

Detective Patrick O'Rrien yesterday
afternoon had an exciting experience
with two young men whom he arrested
and charged with robbinE the cash
boxes in Il number Of telephone booths
One of the men, John Bethel Coker, was
in the employ of the company and re-
sided at Riverdale. Md, while his COM
panion, whose name was given as Will
liam Young, refused to give his address
1t is stated that the men admit their
guilt.
Coker was found at 14th and 1, streets
and taken n block away. where Young
was waiting for him, and both men
were placed under arrest. In order to
avoid the possibility OF trouble with
the prisoners, the detective told them
he wanted them in connection with an
automobile accident. but when they be-
came suspicious that they were wanted
for something else. Coker turned the
country.
When the automobile reached goth
and S streets OBrien pressed his pistol
against Coker's head and frightened
him into submission. The latter turned
the car and stopped at store. where
assistance was obtained. and the men
were taken to police headquarters. Two
revolvers an extra supply of ammunl-
ton, a pair of brass knuckles. nashlight
and other implements were found in the
automobile.
The defendants, 1T Is stated, admitted
they had visited telephone booths, took
impressions of locks. made keys, re-
turned and robbed the boxes of cash.
They will be arraigned in Police Court
Monday morning.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
MANY BUY RED TAGS
TO HELP DAY NURSERY
Friends Hope for Large Sum to Meet
the Increased Needs of 1o-
cal Charity.

Many hundreds Of washingtontans
little red pieces of pasteboard which
are certificates of contribution to the
work of the Day Nursery and Dispen-
sary Association. 495 II street south
west. Just as It's needs are this year
greater than ever. SO do its friends
hope for a larger sum for the benefit Of
the many things needed by the many
babies cared for by the association.
The vendors. who We're stationed at
all possible points of vantage. wore the
big red heart badge on the sleeve and
like hot cakes" The sale will not be
over until late in the afternoon. the
proceeds being finally turned In at the
establishment of Roe Fulkerson. l4o7 F
street northwest. where headquarters
have been established. Every penny
goes directly to serve the ends of this
charity which now has to meet not only
increased cost of baby clothes and baby
food. but also an increased number of
applicants. All vendors interviewed re-
ported satisfactory returns so far today.
Among those assisting in the tag dis
tribution are Mrs. Roe Fulkerson. chair
man; Mrs. w. F. Andrews. Mrs. s. r..
Jacobs. Mrs. Robert Briggs, Mrs. Emer-
W. T. Chantland. Mrs. B. a. Leavell.
Mrs. J. A. Towers, Mrs. ]. D. WSlliver,
Mrs. Thomas Calver, Mrs. Carter B..
Keene, Mrs. T. H. Dawson, Mrs. ]. W.
McNeill. Mrs. George f. Page, Mrs. q. l..
Peckham, Mrs. c. H. Taylor, Mrs. c. j..
Blanchard, Mrs. Harry Brown. Mrs. s.
f. Kite, Mrs. Wilbur Peter. Mrs. Ste
phen Ford. Mrs. ]. Z. Evans. Mrs: c. r.
Shelton, Mrs. A. Z. Surguy, Mrs q. u.
Rose, Mrs. w. H. Littlepage, Miss Ethel
Lawrence, Miss Agnes Curtis. Miss
Helen Nance. Miss Jean Handy. Miss
Watts. Miss Deeds and Miss Sydney
Small.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
REFUSE POLICE RIGHT
TO PROBE SHOOTING

Less than forty-eight hours after Maj.
Pullman. superintendent Of police, issued
an order to his department telling OF CO.
operation between the police and mill
tary authorities, an officer Of the 1st
Separate Battalion, D. c. n. G.. stationed
in Potomac Park. this morning absolute
ly refused to admit Detective Nermillion
and Assistant United States Attorney
William E. Leahy to the camp to In
restigate the shooting of John w:
Racks. a colored guardsman. Racks
home Is at 1922 I'd street northeast
Policeman Cox of the fourth precinct,
who was the first representative of the
police department to reach the camp,
was admitted to the tent in which the
wounded man was being cared for, but
when he was about to place Racks on a
strecther to take him to hospital he
was directed to withdraw. He was IN
formed that the shooting had occurred
in a military camp and on federal terri
tory, and was told that the military Au-
thorities would take the action that was
necessary.
During the short time the policeman
was in the tent. he stated. he heard the
wounded man remark: That man had
no right to shoot me; l hadn't done any
thing"
While awaiting tho arrival of an am
bulance from Walter Reed Hospital, the
several representatives of the police de-
partment, the assistant United States
attorney and Park Policeman Charles c.
Strignit were kept at distance. The
ambulance arrived and the wounded man
was taken to the hospital. He was shot
in the left chest and right arm. and II
was said at the hospital this afternoon
that he was resting comfortably.
Maj. James E. Walker. commanding the
1st Separate Battalion, made an invest-
cation Of the affair and said he believed
the shooting to have been an accident.
The shooting took place in the guard tent
and only one shot was fired.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
BIDS ON SUPPLYING COAL
HIGHER BY SO PER CENT
Contractors Increase Quotations to
District for Bituminous
Product.

That prices of coal will soar next
winter is indicated in the prices asked
by dealers for furnishing coal to the
District government, and shown in bids
opened late Y y>sterday afternoon.
But two contractors made bids to
lurnlSh soft coal, with prices of over
80 per cent higher than last year J.
EdWard Chapman, the lowest bidder.
asked $6.3S Il ton for furnishing $500
IONS OF soft coal for the District pump
lhE station. The present contract
price Is $3-25 Il ton: $6.4S tor is the
price asked for furnishing coal for the
Home for the Aged and ltffrm at Blue
flalhs. ID. C., while the present price is
S3.4o. The price asked for furnishing
Goa 1or the sewerage pumping station
Is so.9s Il ton. as compared with the
present price of $40
NO bids We're filed for furnishing an
thracIte coal or for wood. There are
lo.ooo tons of anthracite coal used by
the District year and 900 cords Of
WOOD. The District uses anthracite
coal IN the schools and public buildings
ana IL VIII be recalled that last winter
NJ. Z. Hargrove. District purchasing Of
hcer. had difficulty In keeping the
schools supplied.
Mr. Hargroye does not anticipate DIFF
ncuity In securing coal for the coming
whhler. out realizes that the prices will
ne much higher. He has recommended
ihat the appropriation for coal over
last year be increased by $4,000.
bids tor furnishing anthracite coal
ana WOOD arc again to be advertised.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
PLAN TO PLANT GARDENS.
Original Garfield Citizens Associa-
ton to Interest All in Section.

The Original Garfield Citizens Asso-
citation last night decided to hold a
special public meeting Tuesday. when
every one will be invited to become
part of q unit which will have as it's
sole object planting of gardens. The
association also. in response to a re-
quest from the central garden commit
teen appointed committee composed
of Mrs. Wright, H. u, Bell, j. W. Cald-
well. Richard Chase, Henson Henry and
w. r. Giles.
Announcement was also made that
the school authorities had consented to
the use of the school Fairgrounds as a
community garden. and that the chill
dren Of this school would see that the
entire tract comprising several acres.
was cultivated. Satisfaction was ex-
pressed over the announcement that
the board of education had at last con-
sented to establish Fairgrounds at the
school. Efforts will be made to have
electric lights installed In the public
school in order that night sessions
might be held and also that it may be
used for community gatherings.
The association is at present work.
ing on plans for its annual Fourth of
July celebration, and committees have
been appointed to further this work.
The county fair, to be held in the
early fall, was also outlined last night
and preliminary plans started,
Evening star., 1917-05-12
FOR DEVASTATED FRANCE.
Local Committee Plans to Aid in
Rebuilding and Rehabilitating.

Announcement is made that local
committee has arranged a benefit to
he held May "a, the proceeds of which
will go to the FRENCH American League
to be used in rebuilding and rehabili
tating the devastated portions of
French territory. now being slowly re-
conquered.
The benefit performance. which will be
held at the Belasco. will consist of
series of dances by Isadora Duncan, who
has donated her services to the league
for month in the campaign to raise
funds, which brought about the formation
of the local committee at a meeting held
yesterday at the Powhatan Hotel Joseph
Fl. Choate, former ambassador to Eng
land. has been asked to speak on that
occasion. Subscriptions to the fund are
being received by Miss Jean Wick. exec
utive secretary of the league, at the Pow
hatan.
Mrs Henry F. Dimock is the tempo
rary chairman. with Mrs. James Car
roll Frazer as vice chairman. and Mrs.
Theodore Boynton, secretary. while
other members include Miss Mary Pat
ten. Miss J. c. Patten. Mrs. Q. II. p.
Johnson. Mrs. Richardson Glover. Mrs.
Blaine Beale. Mrs. Paul Bartlett and
Mrs. Henri de Sibour.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
WORE UNIFORM OUT OF NAVY.
W. R. Gibson, Former Sailor. Es-
canes Penalty and Gives Bonds.

Charged with. wearing the uniform
of a sailor when he was not in the
navy. Wilton r. Gibson. co1ored. Ill L
street southeast. was arraigned before
Judge Pugh yesterday. Attention was
called to an act of Congress passed
June 8, 1916, which makes it an offense
for persons not in the service to wear
such uniforms.
Gibson, n former sailor. was dis
charged from the navy in November of
last year, and, under the law, 1T was
stated, he was privileged to wear the
uniform during period of ninety days:
The defendant said he was ignorant of
the law The uniform belonged to him.
he said, and he thought he hat a
right to wear it.
Judge pugh said he believed Gibson
was the first person who had been
charged with violating that particular
law. He accepted his personal bonds
and said he hoped other persons dis
charged from the service would famil-
iarize themselves with the law.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
SPECIAL FOR HOME GARDENS.
Brookland Citizens Also Name Other
Association Committees.

Believing that home gardening work
now stands second to no other en-
deavor of a citizens association, the
Brookland Citizens Association created
a special committee on home gardens
at a meeting held in the Brookland
Masonic Temple last night. D. S. Pol
lock was named chairman of the new
Hospital named members.
May 20 and 80 were designated as the
dates of the annual rose show.
Odell Smith made plea for the en-
listment of citizens as police for spe-
cial duty. in case of need. More than
twenty-five members of the association
have Joined the Home Defense League.
Two standing. committees were an
nounced. as follows: Streets and side
walks. w. N. levin, chairman; D. v.
Cheeseman, NJ. F. Norwood. L. C. Saltz-
man and e. H, Hospital; legislative
committee. L. r. Wilson, chairman; c.
A. Harbaugh, George L. Clayton, Prof.
A. z. Lander and Charles J. Cassidy.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
BAR EXAMS ON SUNDAY.
Ordered Because Some Candidates
Mrst Go to Camp.

. An examination of applicants for ad-
mission to the District bar is to be held
on Sunday for the first time in the
history of the District bar. tomorrow
morning at $50 o'clock at the George
town University Law School.
1t has been directed by Chief Justice j.
Harry Covington of the District Supreme
Court that an opportunity to take the test
be extended to law students in Washing
ton who are eligible to take the bar exam
ination and who have been enrolled in the
Officers' Reserve Corps or any branch OF
the service. William Henry Dennis,
chairman of the board of bar examiners
of the. District Bar Association. as
sisted by Ralph Given. assistant United
States attorney. will have charge of the
examinations.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
CORKRAN AND REYBURN
IN CHEVY CHASE FINALS

As a result of the semi-finals played
this morning +. Clark Corkran OF the
Baltimore c. c. meets William S. Rey-
burn in the finals of the Chevy Chase
Clubs annual spring tournament this
afternoon. Corkran won a hard-fought
match from Norman. II. Maxwell Of
on the nineteenth green.
The players were all square at the turn
and halved the next four holes Cork
ran skied his massie shot on the four.
teenth hole and lost a four putting him
down. The fifteenth was halved.
Cochran won the sixteenth. hitting two
perfect shots to the green to secure a
4. while Maxwell picked up after be-
enteenth hole was halved in four. Max
well had fine chance to win the eight
eenth and the match when Corkran's
second shot was short of the green,
the north and south champion being on
in two. Corkran was over the green
in three and dead to the hole in four.
Maxwell putted short and the hole was
halved in Ave. Corkran hit a long ball
straight down the course on the nine
teenth, while Maxwell skied his tee
shot into bunker. Maxwell had a bad
lie in the bunker and played out on
the eighteenth fairway. He was
bunkered on his third shot. while
Cochran hit long cleek shot which
the green. got out well and won the
hole and the match with four.
Reyburn was up all the way in his
match with Cleveland and won on the
seventeenth green. and 1. Other re.
suits follow:
FIRST FLIGHT CONSOLATION.
McCallum defeated Bond, up.
Chasmar defeated Woodward, 5 and 3.
SECOND FLIGHT.
Randolph defeated Hughes. and l.
Parrish defeated Young. 1 up. /
THIRD FLIGHT. i
Thompson defeated Wood, and 5. /
Dempsey defeated Orme, and 3.
FOURTH FLIGHT. ,
Larcombe defeated Wardman, 2 up. :
Talcott defeated Posey. 2 and l. 4,
Evening star., 1917-05-12
New Officers Announced.

The War Department today an
nounced an additional list of persons
appointed to the Officers Reserve
Corps of the army. including the fol-
lowing Washingtonians:
Capt William S. MacNalty, 1876 CO.
lumbia road; Capt. James F. Hopkins,
sos 18th street: Capt. Edward E..
Mitchell 1875 California street; First
Lieut.. Gerald Egan, 230S 18th street; !;
Second Lieut.. Robert L. Dawson, De-
partment of Labor; Second Lieut. Maui
rice w. Nordlinger. Philipsborn & Co. j;
Second Lieut.. Leon Shore, Bond build
ing; Second Lieut.. John F. Farnsworth,
1896 East Capitol street: Second Lieut.
George c. Whiting, 21s3 Florida ave-
me. all assigned to the infantry.
second Lieut.. Oliver Mckee. jr.. l710
Rhode island avenue, assigned to the
cavalry.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
$4,000 EXPECTED HERE.
Confederate Veterans Reunion Prob
ably Will Draw MANY.

Railway men who attended a meet
ing yesterday afternoon of the direc-
tors of the committee which is arrang-
ing for the reunion of Confederate
Veterans here next month made esti-
mates that not less than $4,000 per-
sons would attend the big gathering
These estimates were made by men
who have Travelled thousands of miles
in the south during the past few weeks
and have ascertained the sentiment
with regard to the reunion. Some of
them went as high as 100000. Chair
man Robert N. Harper is of the belief
the attendance greatly will exceed any
inauguration crowds, for thousands of
persons propose to take advantage of
the l cent Il mile railroad rate which
will be in operation throughout the
south.
Announcement has been made that
medical officers of the army and navy
of the Confederacy propose to meet
here at the time the veterans reunion
is in progress. Their headquarters
will be at the New Willard. They plan
to offer their services to the govern
ment in the war with Germany, DIR.
Samuel E. Lewis of 141S l4th street
northwest is secretary of the associa-
tion.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
NATIONALISTS Threaten
TO QUIT PARLIAMENT

LONDON. May 12-The. Daily Tele-
graphs parliamentary lobby corre-
spondent gays that owing to the recent
unfavorable turn in Irish affairs sew
eral leading members of the nationalist
party are threatening to resign their
seats in the house of commons. The ma
tionalist members, says the Times, do
not conceal anxiety over their future
position and already are talking of des-
perate measures. An influential sec
tion is prepared to advise the party. IL
the government proposals concerning
their view are fair. to resign in a body
and appeal to their constituencies for q
mandate to accept the proposals.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
ALL TO SHARE IN LOANS.
Nations Involved in War Against
Germany Will Get Assistance.

There appears little doubt that every
nation. large and small. involved in the
war against the Teutonic powers will
participate in loans to be made by the
United States, proportionate to their
power to prosecute the war. England,
France. Italy and Belgium already
have received loans. Russia is to have
a loan.
an informal application. which is hav-
ing favorable consideration. Panama
and Cuba also are understood to have
indicated a desire to share in the loans,
and their need of funds probably will
be recognized.
Rumania has not applied, but is be-
lieved to have let it be known that she
needs financial assistance.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
MAY GIVE AID TO ENEMY.
Naval Board Objects to Publicly
Announcing War Inventions.

NEW YORK, May PA statement
characterizing reports of inventions de-
signed to combat the submarine men,
ace as dangerously near to lending aid
to the enemy" has been issued by
Thomas Robins, secretary and official
spokesman Of the naval consulting
board.
II think 1t ought not to be neces-
sary." Mr.. Robins said, ito call the at
tention of newspapers to the fact that
the publication of either facts or sup
positions in connection with the plans
of the navy to defeat the submarine is
of very doubtful propriety. A reporter
who makes a wild guess as to what is
being done may convey a hint that
would be of material assistance to the
enemy. The discussion of such mat
ters comes dangerously near to lending
aid to the enemy.
IF the inventors of this country are
able to devise something which will
beat the submarine the first people
outside of our Navy Department to be
informed of the fact should be the crew
of a German submarine"
Evening star., 1917-05-12
MODEL OF EFFICIENCY.
Industrial and Sanitary Rating
Given U. S. Engraving Bureau.

The bureau of engraving and printing
as model of industrial efficiency un-
der the best sanitary conditions is un-
eXcelled in the United States. After a
thorough investigation by the public
health service, Surgeon General Rupert
Blue has SO reported to the Secretary
of the Treasury.
The report concludes:
TT proves that. given properly con-
structed building. with suitable and
sufficient appliances, an establishment
of this kind can, with its 5000 employ
es, be conducted under sanitary condi-
tions which are above reasonable crit
icism."
Joseph E. Ralph, director of the bu-
reau, completed ten years as head of
the establishment yesterday. He was
appointed director May IL, 1907, by Sec
retary Cortelyou of the Treasury De-
partment. During the ten years his eff
forts have accomplished the construc-
ton of the present building, which is
ultra modern in all that stands for
progress in manufacturing plant.
On his arrived in his offices at the bu-
reau yesterday. Director Ralph found
an immense bouquet of roses on his
desk, presented by his employees, with
appreciation of his services and admin
iStration.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
11FEBoATs FOR ALL.
Drastic Changes Are Made in q. S.
Ship Regulations.

Drastic changes in the lifeboat regu-
lations were made today by the Depart
nent of Commerce. All American ves-
sells built in the future must be equip
ped with double lifeboat space and must
carry on each side lifeboats of sufficient
capacity to accommodate all aboard
Hereafter all American steam vessels
entering the war zone must carry
enough lifeboats to accommodate every
person aboard and in addition must
have enough life RATS for 25 per cent.
All vessels must provide fifteen cubic
feet in Hfeboats for each person in
stead of ten as at present. All lifeboats
must carry hand pumps of considerable
size. Food must consist of hard bread
and the United States Army emergency
ration. 5a. :
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Body Found in Canal Lock.

Nathan Farrow, who has charge of
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal lock at
jefferson street, this morning about s
o'clock found the body of Joseph Ran
dolph Reynolds. twenty-seven years
old. wedged between the gates of the
lock. Reynolds, who was unmarried
and resided at Clarendon. Va, with his
brother. had been missing since Tues
day. Relatives told the police that the
young man had been in the habit of
fishing in the canal at night and sug-
gested that he probably fell overheard
while asleep and was drowned. Coro-
ner hewitt concluded Reynolds death
resulted from an accident.
Evening star., 1917-05-12
Commercial Economy Board Formed,

The defense councils commercial
economy board is organizing machin-
cry to aid employers in filing positions
vacated by men who go into govern
ment service. Details have not been
made public. but the board expects to
cooperate in eve~ possible way to
insure release of many men as pos
sihle for public d. Y.
George Rublee of New Hampshire.
former member of the federal trade
commission, and Henry S. Dennison,
manufacturer. Framingham. Mass.
have been named members of the
board. A. w. Shaw Of Chicago is chair
man. and the other members are Prof
Edwin F. Gray of Harvard and Wallace
D. Simmons of ST. Louis.