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The Washington times., 1917-01-12
STEAL BOOTY TWICE
Break Into Junk Shops to- Get
Stuff They Sold.

For many months petty thieves have
been causing property owners annoy.
ance and expense by breaking into va
cant houses, stripping them Of piping
and fixtures and selling the loot to junk
dealers.
Now they are broadening the scope OF
their work. They are breaking into the
junk shops and stealing 1t over again
Edward Ellison told the police today
that his junk shop at al Third street
southwest was ente, sd sometime last
night and solder and copper valued al
$50 stolen. F-
David Becker. proprietor of a junk
shop at 10l1 First street southeast, told
the police that five colored men came
to his place yesterday evening to sell
some bottles.
He refused to buy the bottles, he told
the police, and two OF the negroes
grabbed him and demanded his money.
One Of them struck him, he said. When
he began to shout for help he said the
five men fed without taking anything.
Becker told the police he could identi-
fy three of the men.
Police are looking for the fur coat Of
Arnedo Barbieri, with the National
Grand Opera Company at Polls Theat-
ter this week, which was reported
stolen from the theater yesterday even
ing. The coat is valued at 500
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
SUES TO RECOVER BONDS
Administrator Seeks Securities De-
posted With Lewis johnson & Co.

J. William Henry, William A
Mearns, and Benjamin Woodruff. in
dividuaIly and as fotaher co-partners
in the now bankrupt brokerage firm
of Lewis Johnson & Co. were today
ordered by Justice Stafford. presiding
in probate division of the District
Supreme Court to show cause why
they should not be compelled to re-
turn to Albert Humphrey, admfnistra-
tor of the estate of r. T. Humphrey,
ten bonds OF the Washington Gas
Light Company OF the par value of
$1,000.
Justice Stafford issued the rule fol-
lowing a petition made to the court
by Attorney Louis Gutenberg in which
1t is alleged that the decedent Humph-
rey placed the bonds with the brokers
several years ago for collection of
interest. The bonds were appraised
after his death. 1t is alleged. by court
appraisers, who found them at the
offices of Lewis Johnson & Co. No
record of the bonds could be found,
it is alleged, after the brokers went
into bankruptcy.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
LEWIS BILL SCORED
BY G. &P. COUNSEL
]. L. Swayze Says Bell System
Has Agreement With At
torney General.
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Continued from First Page.)
advising with the Attorney Generals
office. 1t was stipulated in the agree
ment, however. that this would not
apply to negotiations already in
progress.
1.-The agreement further states that
under certain restrictions the Bel
Telephone Company will furnish con
nections to independent or competing
lines which may desire the connec
tons. We have done this to give the
country universal telephone service
Congressman Lloyd wanted to know
why the attorney general had been
dealt with and inquired whether oil
not it did not come within the juris
diction of the Interstate Commerce.
Commission. Attorney Swayze said
the matters involved were local oil
intrastate rather than interstate.
Cites Buffalo Case.
Touching on what he termed ''The
Buffalo Case" Attorney Swayze said
"An independent company was com
peting with the Bell Company there.
Each was cutting the others throat
and neither was making any money.
The independent company, known as
the Federal Company, Offered to sell
its stock to the Bell Company. We
agreed to make the purchase provided
the attorney general would interpose
no objection"
The telephone company's represen-
tstive said he represented twenty
telephonecorporation in the Eastern
States and had spent 100000 of
their money in conducting valuation
l. tt. a. -
had to pay for but for the companies
willingness to cooperate.
Is Not EmBarrassed.
Asked by a member of the commit
tee If he did not find himself en-
barrassed at times by representing
twenty different companies, Attorney
E~ayze replied:
mo, sir. Not as long as they keep
me on the salary list at the proper
figure. That is my rule, the rule with
all good lawyers and every other man
who wants to succeed in life"
The question and answer occasioned
laughter.
Congressman RagsdaIe questioned
Attorney Swayze as to figures quoted
by Congressman Lewis.
"In a speech on the floor of the
House Mr.. Lewis said there were be-
tween 10000 and $4,000 homes in the
District and only 10000 phones in
those homes. Do you know the per-
centage of white and colored homes
this included?" asked Mr.. Ragsdale.
Says Bethel Can Answer.
At do not, but President Bethel, of
the Chesapeake and Potomac TeIe-
phone Company. will answer that" re-
piled the attorney. 81 do know this.
however, that, although Mr.. Lewis
says there are only 10000. PHONES in
homes, there are actually 10000 tele-
phones in the District of Columbia.
The figure, 10000. does not include
the number of phones in places other
than homes. Even at that we are pre-
pared to show that there are more
than 10000 telephones in homes in the
District"
Attorney Swayze said that when he
resumed his argument he would take
up the District specifically and show
the cooperation and development
here,
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
ALPHA DELTA PHI MEET
Graduate Association Plans to At.
tend Convention in Baltimore.


The annual meeting Of the local
graduate association of the Alpha
Delta Phi Fraternity was held last
night at the residence of DIR. Ralph
Jenkins, the president.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President,
Odell S. Smith, Wesleyan; vice, presi-
dent. Henry P. Blair, Dartmouth;
secretary-treasurer, Frank B. Fox,
Michigan; corresponding secretary,
Newton K. Fox, Michigan; executive
committee. William L. Clarke, of Yves
leyan, and S. R. Caps, of Chicago.
A delegation from the Johns Hop
kins chapter and its alumni came from
Baltimore to urge the Washington as
sociation to attend in a body the
coming general convention of the fra
ternity in that city. Hugh ]. Jewett
and Carlyle Barton outlined the pre-
parations and plans which were being
made, and promised many unusual
features.
The convention will be held with
headquarters at the Belvedere Hotel
from February 81 to24.. Two speeches
at the convention will be delivered by
members Of the Washington assocIa-
tion.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
WANT GYMNASIUM
rs Reasons Set Forth In Mckinley
Circular.

Among the twenty-five reasons why
Mckinley Manual Training School
should have a gymnasium and an ade-
quate assembly hail as set forth in
a circular issued by the faculty, are:
The assembly hall will hold but
small proportion of the student
body
The ventilation is imperfect. 1t is
practically impossible to present plays
at the school because OF the limited
facilities Of the stage in the assem-
bly, hall.
There is no gymnasium Other high
schools have not only gymnasiums,
but also suitable grounds for physi-
cal training.
Mckinley has no physical training
teacher for boys, because there is
no room for classes. Ninety per cent
of the pupils are said to get no gym
nasium work.
The corridors and class rooms must
be used for recreation purposes dur
ing Indictment weather, when other
schools use their gymnasiuns.
Representatives of the school are to
appear before the Senate hearings
committee in an effort to have the
item reinstated in the District bill
that the House committee struck out.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
KENTucKIANs MEET.

The January meeting OF the Ken
lucky State Society was held at the
Ebbitt House last night. Congress
man D. H. KincheIoe of Kentucky
spoke on "Reminiscences of Ken
lucky" other members of the Stale
delegation participated in the pro-
gram. r. L. Adams, president of the
society presided,
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
MAcvEAeH FUNERAL TODAY.

Funeral services for Wayne Mac
Veagh. former United States Attorney
General and ambassador. to Italy under
Cleveland and Mckinley, will be held
at his residence, 17l9 Massachusetts
avenue northwest, this afternoon at 4
O'Clock. Intcrment will be at BryE
MaWr, Pa. tomorrow. Mr.. MacVeagh
was eight-four years old.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
ESTATE TO CHILDREN.

George w. Stone, by his will. dated
February 10, 1912. and offered for pro-
bate in the District Supreme Court
today by Attorney Walter c. English.
directs that his estate be distributed
among his children. The testator
names his daughter, Minnie Bromley,
as eXecutriX
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
INAUGURAL PARADE
May Be SHORTENED
Plan to Disburse Marchers at
Nineteenth Street Is Being
Considered.

Can you find whether our guards
men are coming back from the border
in time to Participate in the inaugural
parade?''
This is the burden of a number OF
letters from governors of States to
Col. Robert N. Harper, inaugural
chairman. One received today was
from Henry w. Reyes, governor of
New Hampshire.
inaugural officials are concentrating
their efforts on getting the District
guardsmen, here for the march. Later
they will endeavor to ascertain whether
any Of the militia from the States can
be relieved from duty in time to par
tlcipate in the ceremonies.
Confer on Parade.
Brig. Gen. C. A. Devol. who will as
sist General Scott in handling the great
pageant, conferred with Colonel Har-
per today in regard to details Of the
march. It is probable that the line will
be broken. up at Nineteenth street this
time, instead Of at Washington Circle,
as in years past
Generals Scott and Devol and Colo
mel Harper will seek an appointment
with Senator overman early next
week. Overman has charge of Sem
ate arrangements for the taking Of
the oath Of office by the President
and the Vice President.
Contributions Received.
Arthur Peter, chairman of the
finance committee, today announced
the following contributions to the in
augural fund:
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
Marriage Licenses.

George Y. McCully. jr., and, Eva L. Webb,
both of this city.
Granville Cephas and Rebecca Howard, both
of this city.
Robert E. jenkins and Cora R. Ferry. both
OF Richmond. Va.
Willie T. Dickerson and Susie V. Segar,
both OF Wide Water. Va
James Dorsey and Aline Mary Parker. both
Of this city.
Albert R. Hooker and Gladys T. Tompkins,
both of this city.
George n. Grayson and Mary z. Foreman,
both Of this city.
j. Reid Wills, jr., Of Mineral, Va, and Emma
N. Wright. OF Louisa, Va
Joseph c. Lassiter and Katherine z. Train
ham, both of Richmond, Va.
Dewey Z. Wheeler. Of Bancroft, Va, and
Edith Summers, Of this city.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
Arlington to wireless News.

Arlington to Wireless News.
Arrangements are being made by
Colonel Harper today 90 have the
news of the Inauguration telephoned
to Arlington, and from there wire
lessed. to the various parts of the
world Colonel Harper says he has
received numerous suggestions to-
ward this end.
There will be but one regiment of
Virginia militia here for the inaugI-
ration. Governor Stuart yesterday
wrote Colonel Harper that practical
ly Ill of the guardsmen of the Old
Dominion are now doing duty on the
ginia Military Institute will be here,
he said
L0aIsviIle Club Coming.
'sThe sMese Green CIub.n-of Louis
vile, KY, is coming to the Inaugural
tion in full force, the president has
told the inaugural committee. South
Dakota will not be represented this
year, the governor explaining that all
of his troops are now on the border.
Rhode Island is planning to send at
least one regiment
The District National Guardsmen.
now in Texas and Arizona. are await
ing impatiently for word from the
Wer Department which will tell them
whether or not they are to be returned
home in time to march in the parade.
Colonel Harper received letter to-
day from THE Boys OF the Third" at
San Antonio, saying that although
we had abandoned all hope OF being
home before summer. We sincerely
hope that you will succeed in your
efforts to obtain our presence in the
parade
The Washington times., 1917-01-12

Wayne MacVeagh, SO yrs, 171s Mass ave. NV.
Hamilton Wright, - yrs, 151 New Hamp-
shire ave.
Louis Branch Harding. 81 yrs. The Grafton.
william B. Swami, Is Trs., Providence Hos
pital.
Henry H Hurlock. 10 yrs. 14S F st. Sc.
Alfred E. Heston, so yrs, St. Elizabeths Hos.
Mary HELEN F'rizeIl, "a yrs, Emergency Hos.
Fransis Eugene Curtin, yrs, se1 Va. ave.
sw.
Aknie Moore 40 yrs, Freedmen's Hos.
Iribela Cobs. e5 yrs, lbs 21st st. NV.
Elizabeth A. Martin, 81 yrs, sos N. Y. ave.
NV.
Hattie Williams, 81 yrs, Washington Asylum
Hos.
Alma oliver, y yrs, 7H Howard ave-, Ana
lostia.
George Washington Chiswell, 70 yrs, 1915 18th
st. NV.
Perry Redmond. % yrs. I701 6th st. NV.
Belitha Dicks. Al yrs, ST. Elizabeth's Hos.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
Vital Records.
RIrfhs

Rigso and Carmala GIusappa. girl
George G. and Maree Howard, boy
Ralph II. and Violet lie Comte, boy.
Joseph y. and Margaret NJ Kuhn, boy.
Roy Z. and Clnra Steward, boy
Raymond z. and EsteIIe Robinson, boy
William D. and Stella N. Griffith girl
Martin J. and Gertrude Mcnamara girl.
Robert L. and Virginia b. Wright. girl
Burllie n. and Anna NJ. Odum,- boy.
Sidney W. and Alma Straus, eiri
Benjamin y. and Elsie r. Satferheld boy
Avary and Annie II. Simpson. girl.
Aloysius and Matte r. Padgett. boy.
Roy L. and Annie Bremerman, girl.
Montgomery and Emma Cornwell. girl.
John G. and Louise s. Hungerford, boy.
W. H. and Mary Saunder. girl.
william and Dora Sullivan, girl.
Harry s. and Margaret v. Dillon, boy.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
DEATHS

Thursday. January H.
1917, az 3 O'Clock a. m, WAYNE Mac
NEAGH. In the eighty-fourth year OF MS
age.
Brief services at his late residence,
IilS Massachusetts, avenue. Washington'
~. y, on Friday, January IL. at = O'Clock.
Interment services at the Church OF the
hedeemer. Bryn Mawr Pa, on Satur-
day January - At 2 O'Clock
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
Special Notices

F. J. Schoenbauer & Bros. . sl' Z
Musical repairing. E.irrors made and rs-sll-
vered. upholstering rsnnlsfing done: window
shades and screens made to order: house.
painting. boat work. store fixtures: all kinds
Of remodelinE Phone n. 5els.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
WANTED

Machinists, car builders, car
repairers, telegraph opera
tors, foreign laborers. No
labor troubles. Apply at
Baltimore & Ohio r. R. Co.
Free labor office, No. 10 F
St. N. w.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
PROF. STEVENS,
PIANIST. CLAIRvoYANT.

MD Is IO11Os
II in need of advice or help. don't
fail to call on him.
He Is visited by people from all the dif-
ferent walks Of life, including business, pro-
fessional and society people. He touches on
every subject OF human interest. including
love family affairs, estrangements, business.
changes OF location, travel, etc.
Knowing that the public would Ike to whit
n reliable Pianist II they were FIRST convinced
and unless perfect satisfaction Is given. no
fee will be accepted. KIND and sympathetic
treatment accorded to all Fees within the
reach Of all. Hours from 10 a. m. to ,. N
Open Sunday.
STUDIO. ROOMS sos AND $40.
KENOIS BUILDING.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
EDUCATIONAL

VIOLIN and ssxaphone school; modern
VIM. Woolley, director. GIG Renois bldg,
18th and G SITS. Phi. NJ. 1851 and y. S.l7
MRS. wINIFRED SAcKvILLE SToNER's
methods employed at the School Of Natural
Education held at $50 Quebec pl. n. w. MISS
Margaret Peirce a graduate Of the former,
Is conducting the school arrangements made
to accommodate a few more children froI1
to yrs. old. Play to a Purpose. Auto-wiH
call. Tel Col 6qa2
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
FOR RENT-OFFICES
FOR RENT-STORES

FOR RENT-Store and dwelling, lzi3 9th st.
n. W. (Petworth): store, rooms bath hot
water heat: stable. Call $50 Upshur ST. n. w.
Phone Col. $685.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
HELP WANTED-FEMALE
SITUATIONS WANTED

YOUNG man wishes to learn to be a
chauffeur. FRANK CHRIST. 1417 G st.
n. W. IL
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
FOR RENT-WAREHOUSES

LIST AND SITS. N E-second floor s5x
ITO: electric elevator; SIS.
so L n. E--273x11O; one story: will d.
vide. 16c to 1Sc per foot yearly; other
property for storage or factory. See owner.
w. +. NASH, l22 NJ st. N W. /
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
A PROCLAMATION
The President of the United State mas set aside next sunda,
a IS a day OF prayer for the Nation.
The proclamation is as follows:

The President of the United State mas set aside next Sunday
a IS a day OF prayer for the Nation.
The proclamation is Is follows;
Whereas. the congress of the Emitted states by a concurrent
resolution adopted on the fourth day OF me present month OF October
in view Of the entrance of IL nation into the vast and awful war
which now aNHcts the greater part of the world has requested me to
set apart by official proclamation a day upon which our people should
be called upon to offer concerted orayer TO Almighty God for Ills di
vine aid in the success Of our arms.
have been in the eternal principles OF justice and of right, a nation
which has sought from the earliest days Of its existence to be ohedi
ent to the divine teachings which have inspired it in the exercise OF its
liberties to turn always to the Srprent Master and cast themselves
in faith at His feet praying for His aid and succor in every hour of
our power az a people may not perish among men but be always Is
serted and defended With fresh ardor and devotion and through the di
vine blessing set a last upon end, rig foundations for the benefit of
all the free peoples of the earth;
Now, therefore. l. Woodrow Wilson. president of the United
States gladly responding to the wish expressed by the congress do
appoint October 2S, being the last Sunday of the present month. a "A
day of duplication and prayer for all the people of the nation. hon
esty exhorung all my countrymen to observe the appointed day. &C.
cording to their several faiths, in solemn prayer, that Gods blessings
NAV rest upon the high task which is laid upon Is to the end that
the cause for which we give III lives and treasure may triumph and
nj efforts be blessed with high achievement
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
WAR STAMP TAXES

On December LIST. certain taxes
Will go into effect that have to do with
real estate transfers and other matters
in ordinary business life. OF these
the following Interest people here:
Bond of indebtedness, s cents for
each 800. or fraction.
Indemnity or surety bond, 50 cents.
| per cen on each dollar if premium
is charged
Capital stock. 5 cents for each 800,
or fraction
Sales or transfers of capital stock.
, cents per 800 of face or market
value.
Drafts or checks other than at
sight or on demand, prumisSOry notes,
, cents per 800 or fraction CT is
understood hat this will not apply
to ordinary bank checks.
Conveyances, exceeding 800 and
not over $500, 50 cents and so cents
for each additional $500.
Proxy, 10 cents.
Power of attorney, % cents.
Parcel post packages, ! cent for
each 25 cents of transportation
charges.
After Nov. lst, a tax OF S cents on
each 500 Of insurance in a policy and
when weekly payment plan, 40 per
rent of first payment. Reinsurance is
exempt from tax. ON fire insurance
| cent on each 81 or fraction Of the
premium and reinsurance exempt.
Casualty insurance same as fire in
%suranc
There will also be a one cent tax
on all ten cent admissions to the
movies, and another one cen for each
additional ten cents or fraction. But
tax Ices not apply where admissions
90 to religious or educational pur-
poses. Tax applies on free admis
siOns.
A tax OF One cent per gallon is also
placed on all grape juice. soft drinks.
artificial mineral water and near bee
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
WHO FIGHT
WILL BUY BONDS
GLORIOUS EXAMPLE SET BY THE
BROOKINGS COUNTY BOYS IN
ALL TRAINING CAMPS
BOYS GIVE MONEY AS WELL AS LIVES
Awful Judgment On Stacker Who
Fails To Respond To His Coun-
try's Cry For Help

The following letter from the Off
Ger commanding the battalion where
SO many of our National Army men
are enlisted will give the greatest
pleasure to the whC'a county. When
our boys are willing to both fight and
pay, W. at home can do little less
than buy bonds, to show that we are
not less loyal than they:
. Headquarters 340th Machine Gun
Battalion, Camp Funston, Kan, oct.
IA. 19l7.-Brookings Register, Brooi.
ings, S. D-Gentlemen: 1t may, per.
hapS, be of interest to you to know
that the young men of your commune
ty, who are here at Camp Funston.
are showing the true American spirit.
They are not content with hghtine in
this great war; they are paying for T.
Such patriotism as this is its W re.
ward but realizing that the people
from whom these men come must BE-
justly proud OF them and want to git'
them all the honor due them, ann
sending you a list Of the men from
your city and vicinity who have
bought liberty bonds. May | suggest
that you publish the names of these
men with such remarks as you deem
appropriate so that they will feel that
the people back home appreciate what
they are doing and that the people
may know what name of men are
representing them in this great con
fict:
r. A. Bunday. William Moore. Vac.
lay Simonovsky, Roy Cleveland. Cha.
l.. Harmon, William F. Brandt, a o.
Emily, w. b. Hansen. +. w. McKnieht,
p. Girman.
In conclusion let me say that thu
one incident, pointing as it does 20
the true patriotism Of the American
man, guarantees TO each and every
American that these men will carry
our flag through to victory and that
Americas honor is safe in Their
hands. | have the honor to remain.
Sincerely yours,
Rudolph E. Smyser,
Major, Infantry, y \.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
BOOKINGS WINS
OVER WATERFOWL
FIRST REAL GAME OF SEASON
SHOWS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN
CHAMPIONSHIP FORM
SCORE 81 TO 0 IN ANNUAL BATTLE
Coach Nelson Has Wonderful Team
That Is Showing Class In All
Their Battles

WatertOwn vas defeated by Brook
ings for the first time on her own field
last Saturday by a score of 80 in
one of the %cleanest, snappiest games
ever witnessed by football enthusiasts.
The game was full Of life and pep
from start 20 finish with never a pen
atty called On either team during the
first half. Both teams were in good
condition for the game, and the men
entered into the conflict with a spirit
and determination TO win. The wealth
er was a little chilly but. the rooters
more than offset it by their nigh spirit
and pep.
There seemed to be a better spirit
prevalent b tween the teams than has
been manifested in years gOn by, and
we are about ready TO believe that
these teams can play ball without any
rancor or i'll feeling. This is as 1t
should be and we gladly welcome this
spirit of true craftsmanship.
Below is a detailed story of the
game. reported on the field by Herman
Kopperud, former manager and editor
of the Collegian. special representa-
tive of the Register:
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-10-25
MORE NEWS FROM
CAMP AND FIELD
RUSSELL kNAPPEN TELLS OF IN.
FLUENCE ON GERMANS BY
DlSlOYAl AMERICANS
MRS. GARDNERWRTESOFC AMPHUNSTON
Stories Of How The Camp Life is
Dealing With Those We Know
And How They Live

Russell S. knappen, who has been
promoted to the position of master en-
gineer, in the 18th Engineer Regiment,
writes his parents from France that
he has congenial duties. Among other
things, he says: The news of the
fine crops over there is certainly en-
%couraging and is in part a testimonial
to the whole hearted way the Amer
lean people are going into the war.
1t makes one proud to be an Ameri-
can today. How they all love us owe
here-all our hesitation and blockade
notes and too proud to fight ideas
are forgiven, yes, and forgotten and
on every hand one meets the feeling
that America will win the war"
But you cannot imagine what a
curse LaFollette and Stone and the
/. W. VS. are. Queer combination,
but every German prisoner knows Of
them and is sure their influence viii,
soon stop all American participation
in the war. Free speech, when abused
becomes downright treason and La
Toilette will undoubtedly cost the
United States thousands of lives and
millions in treasure, if | can interpret
the Fritzes' ideas correctly"