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The Washington times., 1917-03-31
1S MORE WOMEN
BEGIN NAVY WORK
Washington Sets Record for
Country With 400 Feminine
Volunteers for Duty.

With more than 600 Washington
women volunteering for service in
the Naval Reserve Corps. the National
Capital is believed to have established
a record for the entire country.
Officers at the enrolment station
said today that none Of the reports
from other cities showed that as
many as 600 women at any other one
place had volunteered. Even in
cities much larger than Washington
the number of women who have sig.
nified their willingness and readiness
to serve their country has been far
less than in the National Capital.
Washington Is said to be the only
city in which registration has had to
be discontinued, temporarily. at least,
because of the unceasing stream of
feminine volunteers.
Eighteen women were enrolled to-
day and Immediately assigned to duty
in Navy Department bureaus, with
the rank of third or fourth class yoe-
man. The women have been assigned
to clerical wrk, operation of tele-
phone switchboards,- and stenography
and typewriting.
Two of them went to work in the
old Naval Hospital at Tenth street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast
to assist in the enrolment of other
women, while two others were de-
tailed at the new Naval Hospital to
help conduct the rigid physical ex-
aminations which all applicants must
IN
same physical examination as men,
two nurses being assigned to this
task.
The enrollments and assignments
to duty today exceeded those of any
previous day since it was announced
women were eligible for service. It
was announced by officers in charge
that seventy-five volunteers have been
assigned to duty.
The eighteen volunteers put to
work today as yeomen were:
Edith Mildred Walker, 1858 Elev
enth street northwest.
Bessie Blaid Arlington, 1904 Sixth
street southwest.
Winifred Richards, sO7 varnum
street northwest.
Mary German Zantzinger, 1440 Meri-
dian place northwest
Genevieve Cathleen O'Connor, $50
Fourth street northeast.
Mildred Emma Clark, lis Maryland
avenue northeast.
Clara Beatrice Watts, 1S1 INLAND
Terrace northeast.
CVarrie Louise Allen, 1901 z street
southeast.
Rose Dyrenforth Knowlton, 1887 L
street northwest.
Helen Walter Gridley, 1851 Monroe
street northwest.
Ardelle Irving Humphrey, 120S NJ
street northwest.
Gertrude Powell Pendleton, 1900 K
street northwest
Jessie Maud Jacobs Capitol
Heights, Md.
Ruth Estelle Woodwork, 125 Tai
bert street northeast.
Agnes Bernadette Cation, IL n
street northeast
Elsie Virginia Vickery. 10 Colum-
bia road northwest.
Marion Jeanette Brown, 6441
Georgia avenue northwest
Irma RuelI Ballou, 1907 California
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
UPTON SINCLAIR GROCER
Novelist Backs Cooperative Store
to Fight n. c. of L.

Los ANGELES. March M.-Upton
Sinclair. novelist. Is backing a co-opera-
tive grocery and provision store Just
opened in Pasadena. which has for its
announced purpose the reduction OF the
high cost Of living. Later other stores
are to be established. notably in San
Francisco and Fresno. officers Of the
organization declare.
The Pasadena store is selling goods at
market prices. but the profits come back
to the members. who for the most part
are leading Socialists and labor union
lists, in the form OF dividends.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
DEMOCRATS CLINCH
CONTROL OF HOUSE
Congressman Heigesen's Illness
Practically. Puts G. o. P.
Out of Running.
(Continued from First Page.i

lescent after an attack OF pneumonia,
intends to be. on hand, and this clears
the Democratic sick list so far as
known.
The House following for the alb
sentees because OF sickness) now
stands: Republicans, 212; Democrats,
PA; Independents. 5. The Democrats,
therefore, have a start of two votes,
whereas the two parties were tied up
to a week ago. II all Democrats show
up and vote for the party organiza-
tion. the Democrats will have no trou-
BILE in organizing. assuming they will
get at least two independent votes.
The independent votes of London of
New York and Randall OF California
are regarded as certain for the Demo
Gratis.
The Democrats also have an even
break for the Independent vote of
Congressman Whit Martin, Progress
sive-Protectionist, OF louisiana Mr..
Martin is regarded as a Democrat on
all questions except a protective tariff
for sugar. 1t is currently reported
and generally believed, that Mr.. Mar
tin can have a place on the Ways and
Means Committee, the tariff-making
committee, II he votes with the Demo
Gratis. Probably he could have a place
should he vote with the Republicans,
but Republican Ways and Means
Committee can do little so long as the
President and Senate are Democratic.
Republican Caucus To-day.
Martin is an admirer of Champ
Clark; he is likewise a Southerner,
from an ordinarily Democratic com
munity The analytical politician is
inclined to believe that Mr.. Martin Is
more likely to align himself with the
Democrats.
The Republican organization COM
'mittee held another confab today. 1t
was not an enthusiastic gathering,
however. because the chances today
are exceedingly slim that the Repub-
licans' will organize the House. In
deciding to put up a ticket, therefore,
the Republicans must realize they are
almost without hope, and their pro-
gram is one OF form rather than sub
stance.
The Republicans caucus this after
noon to hear report of the organiza-
tion committee, which has met and
wrangIed from time to time during
the past four weeks. With the BIZ
partisan and non-partisan organization
plans, suggested by Congressman
Mann and Congressman Towner, re-
spectively, practically in the discard,
the Republicans apparently have no
alternative except to present q full
ticket and see 1t defeated, unless the
unexpected happens. Just now the
Democrats have the inside track on
the home stretch.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
TO DROP PATRIOTIC BOMBS
Philadelphia Aviators VIII Assist In
Meetings. Purpose.

PHILADELPHIA. March 81. - The
patriotic throng of Philadelphisns
who are expected to pack Independ-
ence square today to be thrilled by
speakers OF national repute will be
bombed" with stirring patriotic lit
erature when Robert L. GIendenning
and Walter Johnson, OF the Govern
ment aviation school at Bssington,
will circle around over the historic
spot in aeroplanes.
Warlike aviation tactics will be dis
played to demonstrate what IL would
mean IL the missiles they drop were
real bombs.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
Surplus for Pension Fund.
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for the District of Colum-
bia-Partly cloudy and warmer to-
night. Sunday partly cloudy and
somewhat colder, probably showers
by night: moderate to fresh south
winds, shifting to northwest Sunday.
Middle Atlantic States for the COM
ing week-Partly overcast weather
with probably showers the first half
of the week. will be followed by
generally fair weather after Tuesday.
The temperature during the week
will average above the normal. but
with cooler weather after Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
FINDS VOICE TRYING TO Die
Stricken Dumb, Attempts Suicide,
and Speech Is Restored.

KARLSRUHE, March 31.-Despon-
dent and hopeless because he had
lost his speech through a nervous
shock when a giant she'll exploded
near him on the western front, Mich
ael Weinmann, a soldier of one OF the
infantry regiments OF Baden. tried to
end his life recently in the military
hospital at Loerrach.
The disheartened man jumped from
a window of the hospital and was
picked up unconscious. but the sur
geOns who examined him found that
he had only suffered a few painful
bruises.
When he opened his eyes again he
uttered cry of Joy. His speech had
returned.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
SENTENCED TO MAKE GOOD
Thirteen Years Later Judge Grants
Permanent Freedom.

Los ANGELES, March 3I.-Furnjsh-
ing proof that he had made good
since he vas released on his own
recognizance thirteen years ago. after
his arrest on a forgery charge. Charles
Ross was given permanent freedom
recently by Judge Willis and his case
dismissed.
Mr.. Ross now is a wealthy land
owner of Mexico. He was released by
Superior Judge b. N. Smith in 1904.
and told to get out in the world and
make good.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
WAR CUTS FRENCH TRAFFIC
$4,000 Freight Cars Replace 10000
of Peace Times.

PARIS, March 31.-Maurice Violette
minister of subsistence. said today In
the Chamber OF Deputies that in nor
NAL times there were 10000 freight
cars for the commercial needs OF
France. but that now IL was impossi'
BILE to load more than 1000.
Potatoes, he said, were scarce only
in Paris and some departments. In
other departments the supply was
abundant and cheap. He declared II
would be necessary soon to make and
sell only one kind of bread.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31

not been begun. The Cabinet is in
tuii accord with the policy to be out
lined, but the President will use his
own phraseology in expressing those
views. He expects to have his ad-
dress ready for delivery early Mon
day.
The President played golf this fore
noon, and expects to devote most of
this afternoon to completing his mes
sage. No appointments had been
made for the day. 1t is possible, how
ever, that he may confer with mem
bers of his Cabinet on urgent ques.
tions late today or tonight.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
EMPLOYEES UNION LOYAL.

The District branch of the Federal
Employees Union today sent to Com
missioner Newman for presentation to
the President an engrossed copy OF
the resolutions recently adopted
pledging the loyalty and support OF
the union in the international crisis.
The resolutions were drafted by
Frank r. Dooley.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
BOY SCOUTS REWARDED
Twenty Lads Receive Badges ot
Merit.

Twenty Boy Scouts received merit
badges last night at the meeting OF
the Washington Court of Honor at
the Burlington. The twenty boys re-
c4ived ffty-nine badges, one boy re
ceiving twelve honors.
Admiral Charles H. Stockton, presi-
dent of the Court of Honor, signed
the certificates recommending that
the boys receive the badges for excel
lence in particular phases OF the Boy
Scout work.
The boys who received merit
badges. and the numbers of their
troops. are: J. ]. Maloney, 30: A. C.
Nourse, AZ; F, a Murray. 81; w. /.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
CHILDREN HASTEN
IN HONORING DUNK
NickeIs for Memorial to WASH
ington's Best Elephant Be-
gin to Pour In.
Continued from First PaEe.)


much better to have a house with
another elephant than just an empty
house with tablet on II. II you
think this is a good plan, tell the
children about II, and send my dime
toward the fund. HOWARD CARL.
Tribute Paid In Verse.
To the Editor Of The Times.
Two little ones have gone to bed,
Two sad hearts. for Dunk Is dead.
Four little eyes are wet with tears:
Dunk was their friend for four long
years.
FRANCIS AND WIN: TILLER-
To The Editor OF The Times:
Daddy is writing for brother and
me because we are too little to write.
Mother told us about Dunk being dead
and we want to give a dime so nobody
will forget him. Will the Zoo men
get another elephant for us to go see?
TWO LITTLE ADMIRERS.
To the Editor Of The Times:
Inclosed find 10 cents for the pro-
posed memorial to Dunk, my elephant
friend at the Zoo. Many times have
I fed him peanuts. Hoping my ex-
ample may be followed by many more
of HIS friends. ANNA n. LOWE.
Commends Tablet Plan.
To the Editor of The Times:
I am sending 10 cents toward the
memorial tablet for poor old Dunk.
l always liked him, and am sorry
that he is dead. think your plan for
the tablet is a very good one.
HELEN /. PATTERSON.
To the Editor OF The Times:
/ am SO sorry that Dunk is dead.
When I was very little my grand
father would take me In his carriage
to see the animals and liked TO see
DUNK so much. / will miss him when
/ go to the Zoo. am sending cents
for the memorial for Dunk.
GRACE NORRIS UNDERLAND.
Every little boy and every little
girl who loved old Dunk should write
a letter to The Times. and. II they
wish, can inclose a nickel for the
memorial to him. because this tribute
Is going to be entirely from the chill
dren of Washington.
Sit down and write q little letter
right now.
Dunk Laid to Rest.
Dunk was buried today.
On lne DdnhS OL the EONOfudCs IWO
miles south of the Highway bridge,
within sight of the Washington
but miles away from the
place where for a quarter of a cen
tury children and grownups showered
upon the animal, Dunk
vas laid at rest.
The huge animal was removed to
the Virginia side OF, the river early
this morning, and after portions OF
the skin had been removed for scien-
tific study by Smithsonian experts the
beloved elephant was laid to rest
A portion of the head and trunk
and a foot were removed by Smith
sonian scientists and Nwill be thor
oughly studied before being mounted
for exhibition in the National Mu-
scum.
Revered by Zoo employees and
cherished for-his devotion to thou
sands OF little ones. Dunk's funeral.
though fearless, was marked by ex-
pressions OF regret.
Head Keeper Blackburn directed
the removal Of the body to the burial
ground. Skilled draymen, headed by
Frank Anderson. hoisted the noun
famous frame upon the largest auto
truck available in Washington, and
the trip to the banks of the Po-
tomac was made early in the morn
ing.
Charles r. Mirguet. OF the taxi
iermist division of the Smithsonian
and his assistants re-
moved the trunk. the left ear, and
mart Of the head.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31

Mushake, so; H. c. NeIms, 30: J. D.
Buscoe, 10: Roy o'Brien. IS; J. Hicks
30 George Pence, 90; Raymond John
son. 60; John Hancock, IS; Alexander
Dalton. l.; Isu Kwang Kwan, 1: A
virts. 81: NJ. Holsk. IS: John Baxter
45; r. NJ. Iver. 1: W. Deane, 80; Paul
CARRIER. 50; Jack Kerans, 30, and
Bohman Irani. 80
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
SO BIDS ON AcHAsERs.r =

The Navy Department today re-
ceived bids from about ffty firms to
construct one or more submarine
chasers each. Some bid on a cost and
percentage basis. and others on a job
rate. The Navy expected to give out
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
WAGE FARMERS. MEETING

Parole Work Among Girls" will be
the subject discussed BY members Of
tion at T04 T street northwest. to-
MORO wafternoon. Mrs Sadie 7. Hem
son will speak. All colored domestic
employees have been invited to attend.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
sLAMEs WEES 20 CATS.

NEW YORK. March 31.-His wife's
twenty cats were blamed by Public
Baths Commissioner DIR. W. II. Hale
for his arrest on a charge of main
tanning a filthy house. Neighbors
complained of the odor.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
WOULD MAKE RICH PAY
Former PaeIfists Devise New Meth:
cd Of Financing a War.

NEW YORK, March 31.-The strong
est pscifist influence in America today
suddenly turned from efforts to pre-
vent war to specific means Of finan-
cling 1t. simultaneously, 1t became
known that q plan put forward by
the American committee on war
finance, headed by Amos Pinchot, to
place the entire financial burden of
the war on persons with incomes of
more than $1,000 per year is indorsed
In high Government circles.
The greatest Significance was
placed on the sudden action of lead
ing pacifists because of the belief that
they were in close communication
with Washington leaders. While they
insisted that they "stiIl hoped for"
peace, their actions indicated that the
hope" is practically dead
The committee, in its announce
ment today, pointed out that the
heavy death toll of war will be upon
the working people of the country
because OF their great numbers.
With this in view, 1t calls for sig
natures to demand legislation for
a special war income tax on all in
comes over $1,000. The schedule
calls for a tag OF 2k per cent on all
incomes from $1,000 to $4,000 per
year.
Sliding Scale Above $4,000.
On all incomes over $4,000 a slid
ing scale beginning at 10 per cent
and rising to a point that will, per-
init no individual to retain more than
a net income OF more than 100000
per year is proposed.
The pledge further calls for legis-
lation limiting net profits on all war
supplies to 3h per cent, and provides
that no wholesale or retail dealer
shall sell foodstuffs or other neces-
stiles at a profit greater than six
per cent during the war.
I'VE do not believe that any real
patriot wants the poor people of the
nation to bear the burden OF the cost
Of war in addition to the burden of
fighting" said Pinchot today. "Our
committee is not made up of peace-at-
any-price people, and there is no one
connected with the movement who
has any German sympathy. Our pro-
posal is simply predicated on the ma
tion's experience in past wars, and is
based on the belief that in the event
of war there should be a genuine part
nership in patriotism between the
working people. who will be asked to
volunteer their lives. and the wealthy,
who will be called upon to give their
dollars.
Surplus for Pension Fund.
THE proposal may even furnish
more money than is needed to finance
the war. Any surplus logically could
be used as a sinking fund for pen
sions.
AN idea of what such an emer-
gency law would do can be seen in
the case OF the Du Pont family, popu-
larly reported to have an annual in
come of $4,000. 900. Taking out $780,
COO allowance for each Of the ten or
so members Of the family, would leave
net return to the Government of
approxiuateIy $40 OO0 mn a vaarU
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
KHAKI GIRLS REBUKE MEN
Illinois and Kansas "sIaekers" Wis.,
tied by Feminine Recruiters.

CHICAGO, March '31.-Twenty girls
In khaki overcoats and army hats
have Joined the First Illinois Infan-
try as auxiliary recruiting officers.
The girls were assigned to the auto
mobile detail. which is searching the
city for recruits.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31

SALINA, Kan, March 3i:-YounG
men of military age In Salina were
the subject OF calls from young
women clad in olive drab skirts, leg
gins, and military hats, who asked
pointedly why they had not enlisted
in one OF the four companies Of the
national guard in this city.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
THE STANDARD

The development of the whole
Chevy Chase section has been on such
a high plane that there has grown up
what may well be called the Chevy
Chase Standard"
This has made possible normal,
unforced growth along lines which in
sured the right kind of suburb. 1t
has not been a hit-or-miss propo-
sition. The plan was laid out in its
entirety before a foot of the ground
was sold. Today, in going over the
property, one can see the scope and
yet the simplicity of the plan.
It was determined that everything
must be of the highest grade. Streets
were laid out so as to best preserve
the natural beauty-a system of
parkings established - shrubbery
planted-in short, every conceivable
thing which would tend to make it
what it was designed to be, "The
Best Suburb of the National Capt.
tal."
We believe that it has fulfilled the
idea of the designers, that no other
suburb can offer so much to the pros
pective home builder as does Chevy
Chase, and we also believe that if
you will make a personal inspection
you will agree with us.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
TemDeratuFes.
Tide Table.

Average temperature for this date
for the last 80 years-47.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
Sun and Moon Table.

LI-At AAtAmobils lamps 7:o1 p. m.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-20
4 TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kid ney and bladder troubles, dissol- yes gravel, cures diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheumatism. and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and wo- men. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One small bot tie IS two months treatment, and seldom fails to gerfect a cure Send for swern testimonials. Dr. E. w. Hall, 2626 Olive Street St, Louis Mo, Sold by druggists.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-20
Deqrees of Friendshi,

Mother. that lady who just o&ssed spoke to you and you didn; afswer her"
 Well she is one of ny es~nDes
 But l thought yoe aI1ays t'sseS them"
 "No, dear; not unless l h1ss them very much. h."-Philadelphis Record
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-20

Everyone cannot "go across and fghl. but everyone can come across" with v membership in the Red Gross, Iend thus help those who do fight.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-20

In Arcola, H.. fond parents are buying Red Cross memberships for children of all ages, including new born babies.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-20
PRESCOTT HARDWARE GO. Willlft up your home
 at a very small cost. Everything in Furniture and Hardware

For the present we are offering the Valley Lumber Co.'S, Lands to home people in tracts of 40 acres up. Select what you desire then call and SC us.
 Moore & Martin
 Prescott, Arkansas.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-20

safsafing Humanity in many nations IS caiiinr 10 us for help We can help through the Red ceoEs.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25
WAR CONGRESS
STRIKES ROCKS
OF PARTISANSH|P

PartisanshIp has made its appear
Ance in the War Congress: The
unanimous action with which Repub-
licans have Joined their Democratic
brethren in voting men, money and
everything else that President Will
son needs to fight the war. has come
to a halt.
When the House met today Repub-
lican Leader Mann had his forces in
line to. register a party vote in favor
OF that section of the food bill which
creates a joint Congressional COM
mittee on war expenditures. Presi-
dent Wilson's announced opposition
to this provision as registering lack
of confidence on the part of Congress
in his ability to conduct the war. has
not deferred the Republican leader
or his followers.
Although the Re. ublicans can de-
lay sending the food bill to confer
ence. Chairman lever of the House
Committee is sure he has
the votes to put his original program
through today.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25
RAGS NEAR
DEATH BY GERMANS

Joseph Raes, Belgian-American In
ventor Of electrical devices, is back
In his workshop in the basement of
his residence on Sixteenth street to-
day. toilinS over an uncompleted
electric motor, after facing death in
Belgium because he hesitated to. dis
close to German officers the secrets
OF a mOnoplane part. -..
1t was not. until Raes was blind
folded and stood against a wall be-
fore a firing squad that he rurren-
dered his plans to German officers.
He said today that the Germans have
evolved the present type OF scout
plane which they are using from his
plans.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25
MERCHANTS FIGHT
TAX LAW CLAUSE
COVERING CREDITS

Vigorous protest against including
uncollected bills in their returns I'M
der the intangible tax law was voiced
by the board OF governors of the Re-
tail Merchants Association, in a reso-
luton adopted at a special meeting
called this afternoon, and President
R. P. Andrews was directed to appoint
a committee Of FIVE to do all in its
power TO combat such Interpretation
Of the intangible tax law
The association issued a statement
today in which It openly advised mer-
chants to pay the tax only after con-
sulting counsel End doing all in their
power to combat it
The intangible tax law is hardship
enough in itself without the interpre-
tation Of the District authorities that
a bushes corporation should make q
return on all credits or bills receivable
without any deduction for debts or
bills payable" says the statement.
Attention has just been called to
a memorandum issued by the District
assessor giving a resume Of those
taxable under the law.
ut is believed the injustice is so
great as to demand instant action, and
the attention OF merchants generally
is called to this unfair tax law" the
statement continues.