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The Washington times., 1917-04-25

Mr.. Hovelacque is head OF the high
school system of France.
He. like the Marquis de Chambrun,
member Of the French Chamber Of
Deputies, married an American wife
The Marquis de Chambrun, by the way.
is a great-grandson Of Lafayette.
The cavalry escort from Fort Myer
lined up facing the ship as the May
flower. flying the French Tricolor and
the anchor flag OF the Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy. came into dock.
Guard at Dock.
Lining the way from the docks to
the main gates of the Navy Yard
were two solid rows of marines and
bluejackets.
On the dock with the official re-
ceiving party representing the United
States Government were the members
of the staff of the French embassy.
Headed by the counselor, Vicomte
Dejean, the embassy officials Joined
Ambassador Jusserand when he dis
embarked, and accompanied. the
party.
A stream Of motor cars lined Eighth
street from Pennsylvania avenue to
the Navy Yard, the occupants of which
waved the French Tricolor and cheered
with the crowds lined along the
walk as the French mission, with its
cavalry escort, left the Navy Yard.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
SHAKESPEAREAN TALK
Or. Appleton Morgan Addresses
American Federation.

Shakespeare as a prophet OF a world
peace and the study OF the great bard's
life and works as a medium to bring
this about were described by DR.. Ap-
.pleton Morgan, before the American
Federation of Shakespeare Societies,
at the Colonial School last night.
The Rev. George BuckIer, president
OF the local branch OF the federation,
read Hamlet's solioquy. Mrs. Sam
uel Burleigh Milton gave a musical
program
Mrs. Samuel BurleiEh Milton, musi-
cal director OF the local society, pre-
sented a program partly OF her own
composition, assisted by Frank Ge-
best, pianist, and Adolph Werner,
tenor.
A somewhat modernized version Of
two Shakespearian plays. written by
Mrs. Elinor Newton Buckler, former
ly a ShskespearIan actress, win be
presented under her direction at the
Casino Theater tomorrow and Fri
day nights. Loves Labor Lost" will
be given tomorrow night, and "As
You Like IT, the following night. The
proceeds will be given to the Red
Cross.
The members of the federation will
meet this afternoon at the Colonial
School to hear Mrs. Elliott Mott OF
Virginia Another session will be
held tonight at o'clock. The con-
vention adJourns Saturday.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
ALEXANDRIA CROWD
PAY MISSION HONOR
Throng Wharves and Chez
Joffre As MayfIowsr Comes
Up River.

Hundreds of residents Of Alexan-
dria and vicinity hlling the wharves
at the river landing vociferously
cheered the Mayhower bearing the
French war commission, a. it passed
up the Potomac.
The Mayhower was conveyed by
the torpedo boat destroyer No. 90.
Although the Preaidents yacht
and its protector passed Alexandria
earlier than was expected, q great
crowd greeted Il with hearty, un-
reserved American cheers.
At distance OF q few hundred feet
on shore, to enable the crowd to dis
tinguish individuals Of the group
gathered near the stern, the May
flower reduced its speed.
When the vessel drew within hear
ing from the wharf. bells tolled out
their greeting. and the cheering grew
louder and yet louder.
The party aboard appeared pleased
at the ovation given them, doff1ng
hats md bowed to the crowds on
shore, plainly visible through glasses.
Until the two boats had passed out
of sight the crowd remained un-
covered.
After the vessels had passed from
view crowds continued to arrive, not
having expected them SO early.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
FRENCH WANT OUR FLAG
Arrival Of Mission Brings to Fore
front Question Of Expedition.


The arrival Of the French mission 10
Join the British party for war confer
ences with American officials brought
to the immediate forefront the, question
Of sending q large American expedi-
tionary army to France.
Marshal Joffre's advocacy, In a state
ment made at Hampton Roads. Of send
ing an expedition to plant the Stars and
Stripes beside the Tricolor to wave over
the trenches Of France. gave q strong
impetus to the expeditionary force
plans.
One Of the most important subjects Of
conferences between Marshal Joftre
and General Bridges. the British mill
War Baker and the army staff. will be
aOconcrete plan for sending this irst
expeditionary force to France.
The second question. and one Of
greatest Importance. viii be the dis
cussion OF the means OF transporta-
tion OF an expeditionary force to
France. This question will be dis
cussed with American officials by
Vice Admiral Chocheprat. vice presi-
dent OF the superior council OF the
French ministry Of marine. The ad-
miral Is prepared to assure President
Wilson and his naval aides that
France can furnish transports to take
the American expeditionary force to
the European war zone, q question
that has been causing officials worry.
owing to the lack OF transports and
the inadequacy of the American msr-
chant marine to meet this situation.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
FREIGHT CARS NEEDED
Subject to Be Taken Up BY French
and British Missions.

Need of freight cars to transpor,
food and munitions in Russia and the
other allied nations will be one OF
the hrst subjects laid before the
United States Government by the
French and British commissions.
This was made known by Alan Gar.
rett Anderson, British wheat commits
sioner, upon whom devolves the task
OF feeding all the entente nations.
Russia, in particular, Is feeling the
need OF rolling stock, said Commits
sionsr Anderson.
The grain crops and the rolling
stock of the four nations have been
pooled with the controlling power
vested in Commissioner Anderson.
Commissioner Anderson does not
know any British food or transporta.
tIon problem. He Is now thinking
in terms OF four nations. and looking
toward q hfth. the United States, for
q solution.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
POLICE GUARD WAY
FOR FRENCH GUESTS
Strung Out Along Route From
Navy Yard to Residence in
Crescent Place.

CARRIED In their dress uniforms
with white gloves and parade batons
Major P1IIlman's men were strung
out today along the entire route
taken by the French commissioners
from the Navy Yard to the White
residence in Crescent place north
west
At the gates of the Navy Yard
Major Pullman assumed personal
command, and designated Bicycle
Lieutenants Headley and Emerson
with a squad OF ten wheel men and
four motorcycle men, to precede the
procession and see that it was not
obstructed.
From the Navy Yard gates to Eighth
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast
Capt James Muihall. veteran officer OF
the Department, was in command with
4 detail. The remainder Of the route
was divided into sections and COM
manded as follows:
Captain Anderson. Pennsylvania av.
enue southeast from Eighth to Fifth
street: Captain Schneider. from Fifth
street southeast to the Capitol grounds
Captain Harrison. from Peace Monu-
ment to Seventh street northwest; Cap
tain F1ather, from Seventh street to
the White House; Captain Sullivan
from Pennsylvania avenue and Madison
place to Sixteenth and K streets; Act
ing Captain Conlon. from H to N in
Sixteenth; Captain Peck, from NJ to F
street Captain Falvey. from P to S
street; Captain Doyle. from S to Flor
ida avenue. and Captain Judge. the re-
mainder OF the route to Crescent place
The moment the party had entered
the White residence a detail of police
went on duty and will be there con
stantly in eight-hour shifts until the
party leaves. ,-s
Among the men assigned to guard
the residence are Capt G. H. VIII
liams, Capt. Thomas Judge, Lieut.. e
p. NJ. Lord, Sergt- E. w. Brown, and
Central Office Detectives Harry War
rem and Edward ]. Kelly.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
COLLECTOR MALONE HERE
New York Official Seeks Advice on
Seized Enemy ShIps.

Dudley Field Malone, collector OF
the port OF New York, came to Wash.
ington today to confer with the PresI
dent and Secretary OF the Treasury
McAdoo about the Austrian and Ger.
man merchant ships which were re-
Gently seized.
Mr.. Malone said at the White House
that no actual policy as to the ulti.
mate use OF the vessels had been map
ped out, but that a decision is expect
ed within a few days.
One of the subjects discussed by
lir. Malone was the matter OF censor
ship about the New York piers. a
problem that is perplexing the news
papers OF the, metropolis. as the ship
owners have undertaken to dictate
the operations OF the reporters.
81 am in possession of the piers, and
believe that the American newspa-
per men have brains enough 10 diff
ferentiate between news that is not
harmful and that which might be of
use to the enemy" said Mr.. Malone.
land until I receive official orders to
1.-The contrary will permit reasonable
freedom to the press in my particular
domain"
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
PATRIOTIC RALLY HELD
Several Hundred Young Men Attend
Exercises at 3. =. keIth's.


Several hundred young men at
tended the patriotic rally for re-
cruits for the navy held At B. f.
Keith's Theater at noon today Stir
ring patriotic addresses were made
by Admiral BrowHson, q. s. N, re-
tired; R N. Thompson, and William
Mather Lewis.
The lobby Of the theater was dec
Grated as for a seige, with, several
machine guns mounted near the door
racks Of rifles already bayonettad:
shells Of all sizes. a great motor and
propellers for an a9roplane, and
vari-colored Autographs. hanging in
groups.
The Naval Academy Band of An
napolis gave q short concert as q
prelude to the program. The Song
OF Nations" from the Gertrude Hoff-
man Review, and several other vaud-
eville acts, were introduced by Man.
ager Robbins.
Tomorrow at noon a rally will be
held at B. F. Keith's for RECRUITS for
the United States Marine Corps, un-
der the direction OF Major Henry
Leonard, U. s. NJ. c., retired. The en-
tire Marine Band will be present,
with twenty-four marines to act as
ushers. Service songs will be sung
by the men OF the corps, and a patri-
otic tableau visualizing the scene
which furnished Key the Inspiration
for the "Star-Spangled Banner" will
be presented.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
JITNEYs ALL FLoURIsHINe.

Jitneys are soing q flourishing
business in Washington, according to
the records OF the office OF the office
of the District permit clerk. More
than 100 licenses have been issued
within the last few days. For a few
days after the beginning OF the street
railway strike Jitneys were permitted
to operate without licenses: When II
became evident. however, that the
strike would be prolonged orders
were Issued BY the Public Utilities
Commission that they be licensed.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
BALFoUR ELUDES GUARD
But Protectors Block Plan for Soil.
tary Stroll.

The Right Honorable Arthur James
Balfour enjoyed a few moments of
freedom yesterday. He slipped out of
side door OF the Long residence,
and, before the Scotland Yard inspec-
tors or the Secret Service men knew
what had happened. had put two
blocks-between himself and them.
1t was his intention TO walk alone
to the Henry White residence where
he was to attend luncheon. His plan
was frustrated. The major domo Of
the Long residence notified the detec-
tives and the secretary's chauffeur
of his little ruse before Mr.. Balfour
had covered half OF the short dis.
tance and he completed his trip with
his usual escort in an automobile.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
. PLENTY WHEAT. NO SHIPS
Allied Control Committee Delivers
Message to U. S.

There Is plenty of wheat. Ships
TO move 1t is what we need
Summed up, that is the message OF
the Anglo-French-Ita Wheat
Control Commission, delivered to the
American public here today by Alan
Anderson, head of the British divi-
sion OF the board.
Meeting with the joint commission
In London every day, Anderson and
his two associates buy as one man
in the wheat marts OF the world"
for the allied triumvirate.
1--WE have throttled speculation" /"
said Anderson, by refusing to sell
our wheat to dealers who hold for a
raise.
I'VE fix the price every day, based
on cost TO US. We buy at a heavy
loss on some shipments and at an
SQualizing gain on others.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
.JOFFRE CHEERED AS
FEW AMERICANS
Acclaim Given Marne Hero
, Rivals Homecoming Of
Grant and Dewey.

The memory Of Admiral Gsorgs
Dewey came vividly TO the minds of
thousands. OF men and women who
thronged Pennsylvania avenue today
to cheer Marshal Joffre, hero Of the
battle of the Marne and recognized
as one OF the worlds greatest war
geniuses =,
Only two American heroes have
ever been accorded a more spontans-
Gus, genuine. and thunderous demon
stration than that accorded Marshal
Joffre by the people Of Washington
today. Those were Gen. Ulysses s.
Grant upon the occasion of his trt-
umphant return from the battle
aelds OF the South at the close Of the
civil war. and Admiral Dewey, when
he was welcomed home q year after
the battle OF Manila Bay.
Hailed ~ Thousanas.
From the navy yard to the red
dence In which the French commits
sioners will make their home while
here, Marshal Joffre was acclaimed.
Thousands Of men, women. and chill
dren lined Pennsylvania avenue fran
tically waving flags, cheering, clap
ping their hands, shouting and
screaming their welcome to the
French hero. The plsudits increased
In volume as the automobile sped
westward along the Avenue.
Marshal Joffre and the other men,
bers Of the commission appeared to
be deeply moved by this unparalleled
tribute by American people to q for
eign warrior.
The master hand which wrote the
0rd0rQ Whf0h t. f~.~ -.
the invading hordes OF Huns at the
battle OF the Marne was kept busy
raising the marshaPs military cap in
recognition Of the popular demonstra-
tion in his honor.
The,Frsnch warrior was recognized
BY his field service uniform, his
French military cap and his tanned
countenance. He looked exactly like
his photographs have made ,in lock.
with head thrust slightly forward, an
fnquiring gaze in his eyes and his
gray mustache bristling.
Cheered From White House
Keen interest was shown by the
mepbers of the French high COM
mission when they passed the white.
House and the Treasury on Executive
avenue. Minister Viviani and Mar
shal Joffre both cast their eyes to-
ward the White House and acknowl-
edged the cheers OF the hundreds Of
men and women and children, some Of
them attaches OF the Executive Man.
sion, who lined both sides Of the
street
President Wilson was In the White
House when the procession passed,
but 1t is not known whether he went
to the windows to get a glimpse Of
the distinguished visitors.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
BOYS AID RED CROSS
Three Give Vaudeville Performances
At Two Cents Admission.

Three boys OF from ten to fourteen
years have begun an original cam
paign for raising funds for the Red
Cross
They are Thomas b. Rhodes. four
Dfmon, fourteen. Yesterday at 1850
teen: Richard Dimon. ten, and Philip
Hobart street, the residence of the
Rev. J. J. Dimon, rector of 81. An
DIRE 8 Church, the three boys gave
vaudeville performances. admission
cents. the proceeds going to the Red
Cross.
I'VE are going to raise all we can
for the Red Cross" said Rhodes. land
we intend giving other performances
at the Dimon's house. the basement
of which we have named Dimon Thea
ter"
Yesterday they raised 80 esntG-
The Washington times., 1917-04-25

ed, despite the fact that the person
mel Of his group was almost identical
with that of the man who had just
failed. 1t was a wonderful tribute to
the personal confidence held in him.
M. viviani held his post as premier
until the war came. He IL not essen
TALLY man Of war-although he sees
ways and means Of conducting wars
with remarkable clarity. So he gave
way.
But ever since that time he has been
a power throughout France voice
to which the French people listen,- and
q brain In which they trust.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
AUToMosILrsT ExoNERATEo.

A coroner's jury yesterday exon
Grated Frederick Drew, of 1435 Har-
ward street northwest, OF blame for
the death OF ten-year-old David
Burnstine. OF the Olympia apart
ments. who was run over and fatally
injured by Mr.. Drew's automobile at
Fourteenth and Euclid streets north
west, Sunday.
The jury also returned a verdict
OF accidental death in the case of
Marie Evans, colored. who was
caught in the shaft OF an elevator in
an uptown apartment house, Monday
evening.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
U. S. EMPLOYEES PLEDGE AID
Union Expresses Willingness to
Work Overtime In War Crisis.

Representing more than 5000 Fed
eral workers. the board OF represen-
tatives of the Federal Employees
Union last night pledged support to
the Government in the war crisis,
and expressed willingness to work
overtime until normal conditions OF
employment have been re-establishsd.
The board met in the headquarters
OF the American Federation OF Labor.
with H. II. McLarin presiding. The
vote was a compromise between those
who were opposed to overtime work
without overtime compensation. and
those who were willing to sacrifice
and give extra hours of labor In the
emergency. The modified resolution,
that expresses the willingness OF en-
ployes to work overtime without
extra compensation cites that con-
tinued overtime work will result in
decreased efficiency OF the workers.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
SEES TRANSATLANTIC AERO
Major Rees Expects Service to Re,
suIt From War,

Transatlantic aeroplane traffic on
a large scale will be one OF the re-
suits OF aerial activity In the Euro
pean war, according TO Major L. w.
Rees, the aviator in Foreign Secre-
tary Balfour's party.
Experience with aeroplanes during
the war has convinced Major Rees
and other aviators that crossing the
ocean In 9 heavier-than-air flying ma
chine Is "just a question OF fuel
tanks"
All. other problems TO be confronted
on q flight as long as that OF crossing
the ocean have been met and solved.
he said today.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
Tremendous Resolution
In COuntenance of JOfre
Great French Soldier, Though of Few Words
Shows Power in Every Line of His Face and
His Heroically Nodded Body.

in a proposed offensive movement
waxed enthusiastic.
''They the Germans) shall be de-
stroyed," he said. dramatically.
"Yes," grunted Joffre, "by artil-
lery-not talk"
Until the outbreak OF the war Jof-
fre lived quietly. He had never ask
ed for a promotion, and was perfect
ly happy when people left him alone
with his chickens, his garden, and his
horses
Then came the war and this bluff,
grizzled old man became q world
hero.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for the District OF Column
bia, Delaware and Maryland-Oyer-
cast weather, with probably showers
tonight and Thursday: not much
change in temperature; frerh easterly
winds.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
Temperatures
Tide TabIeh

Average temperatures for this date
for the last 80 years: 81.
The Washington times., 1917-04-25
Sun and Moon Tables.

Light automobile lamps st 7:2I .. n
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-23
In The Home the Basket
Beautiful Reigns Supreme

I fitted inside for real honest to goodncs
blooms.
Fiat. round. oblong and square box
like baskets stencilled in riotous an,
futuristic design and color make idea
catchalls fer hankics, neckties. glove.
and even hon bons
Sandwich baskets of natural colored
osier or smoked bamboo are always at.
tractive either with or without a fitted
! plate OF gav-hued peasant chnaware In
their shallow embrace.
I Hanging basket Of stained willow
/ lined " IN cOlored silk or coloroi
glass make l0vei- swaying lights and
lined with painted tin they hold gov D.
Iin{ pl.ats and trailing vines TO light
en- the living room, sun porch or
breakfast room.
Scrap baskets have passed from the
stage OF gilt and compos ton gar
lands TO more ornate state OF gilt
festooned in elaborate designs Of
French silk fruit and flowers. gold
lace tassels and gold cord Or else
they are the gay hued peasant or In
dian baskets Of barbaric dye or OF
black and gold or gold and red lac
quer q Ia Chinois.
Even the soilod linen hamper he
comes q thing OF beauty and a JOY
forever when lt is all 81 cked up with
a coat Of white or ivory enamel, with
oftimes a garland of carved ami
enamelled rOsebuds adjoining its lid
or satin bows fussing up It's handles
In triangular shape, SO they can 1t
easily into corners, these baskets
onameled in tints TO carry out the
pervadlng color scheme or the room
are preferable I'm convenience and
sanitation 10 even the most artistic
laundry bags I'm guest rooms. the nur-
sery and all bed chambers. Huge bas-
ket jardiniercs of bronze toned Chin
csc bamboo for the potted palm or
captive rubber plant are stunning
enough to be in great demand even
outside of Brooklyn
Then there are the Il ght and handy
trays OF basket weave. plain or dec
Grated, with a stencil or bright color
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-23

written for The United Press)
"With basket on her dimpled arm
Priscilla goes to sewi
would 1 were that thing Of reeds
That sways there 20 and fro,
So ! might hang upon her arm
And with Priscilla 60"
NEW YORK. March 2s.-"Don't nut
all your eggs in one basket" seems a
superfuous adagc in these grs-orbitant
and cggsasperating days when we never
think Of putting our egg any place but
IN the safe Even for the croesus who
owns fun dozen the bit OF advice Is q
supcrilmty. for who would ever dream of
putting all of anything in one basket
with such a fascinating and hcwildering
assortment Of hewitching baskets 10
make collection Off
The days are past when the word has
kct c0njurcd mp before the m nd's eve
nothing save those ohlong hall bushel
affairs with a bent wood handle that in.
variably left splinters in your palm or
forearm.
Nowadays my lady goes 20 market 20
buy her weekly onion or potato with @
reed or willow woven CONNECTION vivid
with hand-painted primitive designs
done by the Russian peasants or the
Guatemala Indians. OR. ii she has Ion.
ton lcanings toward less ornate colorings
an artistic but more somber toned chi.
nese basket of smoked bamboo may dan.
Gle from her arm
She carries her sewing in a round Chi
nese basket of slender. close woven split
bamboo bright with bobbing vari-colored
beads ana q Chinese tassel OF silk and
gilt Her knitting she conveys in q has
ket bag OF ralia or sweet grass. Most
anyone would give a darn for the ador
able darning baskets Of tinted or gilded
wicker lined in silks Of rainbow hue and
ornate with fruits and flowers Of cotton
stuffed silk or tassels and beads from
Chinatown.
In the home the basket beautiful
reims supreme. Shallow baskets of
two-toned weave and color made by the
Mexican Indians hold in artistic group
ing the gold Of oranges and the amber
and ruby Of Ewes favorite fruit. The
smoked bamboo baskets also make stun
ming fruit holders.
Exquisitely pastel-tinted baskets
woven and dyed at the Association for
the Blind come IN every conceivable dec
orative shape and are lovely filled with
artificial flowers TO tighten up any cor
ner upstairs, downstairs or in my ladv's
chamber. Many have tin containers
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-23
Delaware CITY FIRE
COMPANY Dance Series

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CITY. Del, March 20.
Mrs Joseph l. Knowlton. wife Of
Lieutenant Colonel J. L. KnOwlton
NOW stationed at Brownsville. Texas
was a recent guest Of Mrs. Charles W.
Jefferson. Lieutenant Colonel Knowl-
ton formerly was stationed at Fort
DUPONT and has a number Of friends
this section.
The Hon. Chauncey P. Holcomb
eve an illustrated lecture on China,
81 Assembly Hall Wednesday night.
First Lieutenant Colloday has ar
we'd at Fort Dupont.
Mrs. G. W. Jefferson will be the
--~tst '.01 Mrs. Bassett Ferguson at a
~ncheon 20 be given next Monday by
Ridley Park Century Club, at
fich the pday. The Peabody Pew
SIN be presented.
The Social Club Of the local fire
company has adopted bylaws for
holding dances and- other forms OF
Entertainment by the younger mem
bers OF the IRE company. The COM
Hittee follows: Howard b Money
chairman and treasurer; Ralph j.
Nulligan. Samuel Hail. Clarence Mes
n. Eugene Armstrong. Charles
Bowen and J. Howard Holiday, sec
rd-ary.
The women OF Kirkwood NJ. r
Church will hold an oyster supper and
MARCEL post sale on Saturday evening
March "a.
Merritt Yearsley has accepted a po-
tion as fireman on the Lieutenant
.'cnzo H. Cushing. the Quartermastel
ho't 10 be used between the forts o.
're Delaware.