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The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
PROVOKING AMERICA
BAD TEUTON BLUNDER"
Noted British Writer Says U. S. Would
Surprise Itself in War.
BY ROBERT BLATCHFORD,
Noted Engiish Write

Noted Engiia Writer.
Copyright Dl7, b. the International News servical
America in q war with Germany does
not need a formidable fleet of monster
Dreadnoughts. What she needs IL q fleet
Of swift armed boats and cruisers.
She has the skill and means to build
such an armada before the Germans can
cause US serious Inconvenience. let alone
starve US.
She can raise and train and arm q force
Of 100000 or 100000 soldiers in q few
months. She can pour munitions, money.
food supplies or troops into Europe or
Asia IN defiance OF the German neet She
can tighten the grip OF the blockade
against the central powers and break the
back Of Turkey across her knee
All this and more she can do II the
Germans are such fools a. to goad her
into doing It. She viii. H she 10 forced 70
night. do more than her enemies dream OF
or she herself lima gines.
This wanton provocation OF America is
the last and fatal blunder Of tho Ger
mans.
II America goes to war with Germany
1t will be because Germany has left no
other course open to her.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
TAXI DRIVERS Complain
OF UNLICENSED JITNEY
Don't Want to Be Held Responsible
for Overcharging.

Unlicensed and alleged unscrupuIous
operators OF motor vehicles are imposing
on the long-suffering public. according to
a report made at police headquarters hast
night by an active memHer Of the Inter
national Brotherhood OF Teamsters,
Chaufeurs and Stablemen and Helpers.
In view of the street car strike and the
stopping of cars running to the suburbs
a host Of private owners of automobiles
have seized the opportunity to ply an
Illegal hacking traffic. The police say
they are powerless to act in the matter.
Licensed operators Of both motor and
horse-drawn vehicles for hire at the
stands about the city are up in arms over
the matter, and 1t Is probable that this
morning a delegation of the licensed oper-
ators will call on Mai Pullman, superin-
tendent and chief of police, to ask some
redress in the affair. II satisfaction Is
not granted to the licensed chauffeurs by
the superintendent of police, 1t is possible
the matter will be brought directly 20
the attention of the Board Of Commits
sioners.
'"Is it right" say the chaufreurs, that
We, who pay our licenses, which are very
numerous, should have to stand the re-
sponsibility of overcharges and possible
crime committed by the men without a
license?
against in this manner. Our stands have
been moved and while We are all making
money because OF the strike, It Is prac-
tically blood money and not the kind that
We want. All these men to be allowed
to come in at times like this, and charge
what they please. solicit on the streets,
and do all manner Of things, while IL
censed men are restrtcted?"
One chauffeur on the stand last night
Cd III kaIa 40 rN,ao
girl who lives at Mount Rainier. The
cars had stopped running to her home
at dusk She secured the services OF
an unlicensed man, and because she had
but S. cents in her purse. was dropped
at Fifteenth and II streets northeast
The chauffeur who told the story hap
pened to pass at the time. noted the
child crying on the street corner, and
took her home. On the way the little
a passenger by the first driver, Of how
he had taken her last penny ana then
dumped her miles from her home.
The way that the chauffeur happened
to be at Fifteenth and II streets north.
east at the same time the little girl
was there was due to the fact that
he had Just brought a party OF three
out from the city. He charged them
twenty-five cents each. They told him
that on the down trip they had been
charged $50 each
I'VE are all making money" said the
chauffeur. "and We don't mind the other
fellows working II they are licensed
or II some manner is fixed by which
account Of their actions may be kept
and by which their wrong deeds COM
mitted during a rush period will not
later be laid at our door"
All licensed operators of vehicles wear
badges, carry Identification cards at the
front of their cars and have numbers
on their lights.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
STRIKE DOESN'T MAR
SOCIAL CENTER DANCE

The Margaret Wilson Social Center. I'M
der the direction OF Miss Anna B. Norton.
held a dance last night in the auditorium
OF the Grover Cleveland School, Eighth
and T streets northwest. Half the city's
car service being out of commission did
not AFFECT attendance. Mrs. s. B. Kent,
principal of the school. was the guest of
honor. Other guests. chaperoned by Mrs
Heorgiana Van Fleet, were Miss Alice
Pollock and Miss NJ. Munns. Mrs. A
GRAHAM assisted Miss Norton. Karl
Rhine, Raynor Rhine and George weide
arranged the musical program. Mrs.
George Macleod had charge OF the re-
freshments- Miss Florence Chambers
supervised the decorations of the audi
torium. Robert Crogan was chairman of
the committee on the program and tickets.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
D. c. Taxicab Rates
As Fixed by Law

Tarifr-one to five persons. For
the first half mile or fraction
thereof, 80, cents. Each quarter
mile thereafter. 10 cents.
Each four minutes of waiting. 10
cents.
Rate per mile or fraction thereof
for cabs travelling empty outside
of the two miles radius hereafter
described, 20 cents.
Carrying one trunk, 20 cents. No
charge for handbags or dress-suit
cases. carried inside cab, not more
than two to each passenger, or for
children under years of age.
Additional baggage, 20 cents each
piece. No charge made for going
or returning to or from any point
within two miles Of point of call
from which cab Is ordered, when
such distance is Travelled without
passenger or passengers.
Rates apply both day and night.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
ALEXANDRIA FIGHTING
FOR navy ARMOR PLANT
Other Virginia Cities Urge Location
on the Potomac.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
r. E. Knight & bon.
e1IS3 King Street.

Alexandria, Va, March 1a-Alexandria
Is making VAIN fight for the proposed
government armor plant Norfolk city
Is the latest city to endorse Alexandria q
claim for the proposed plant, 1t being
given by the board Of trade, chamber of
commerce and other business organiza-
tons Of that city.
The Retail Merchants Association of
Washington and the board Of directors
OF the Chamber Of Commerce Of that city
have also endorsed the claims Of this city
for the plant.
Recently the committee In behalf Of the
claims Of Alexandria filed q supplemental
brief regarding the city's advantages
with the Secretary and the General
Board Of the Navy.
Alexandria Lodge No. ns, Benevolent
and Protective Order Of EIks. at its an
nual meeting held tonight elected these
cfhcers: George Erwin Schwarzmann, ex-
alted ruler; DR.. T. B. Chocran, esteemed
leading knight; A. A. Paul. esteemed 10y
al knight; Clarence r. johnson, esteem
ed lecturing knight; Walter NJ Donnelly,
secretary; Herman Friedlander. treasur-
er; T. D. Downey. tiler; James Callan,
trustee.
Roy johnson. colored. charged with vio-
lating the new prohibition faw, was held
for the action Of the grand fury IN the
Police Court today. Sergt Scott and Po-
liceman Reid arrested johnson and recov-
cred thirteen pints Of whisky from q
dredge.
Ernest c. Roland, II years old, a former
resident. died last night at Casualty Hos
pital. Washington. His wife and child
survive. He was a son Of the late Rich
ard Roland. Of this city, and has four
brothers and three sisters living here.
His funeral viii take place at II o'clock
Wednesday from his home, s21 d street
southeast. Washington. Burial will be
made here.
At meeting OF the Laymen's Interde-
nominational League held tonight In the
Westminster Building addresses were de-
livered by NJ. w. Lee, associate State SEQ
retary Of the State executive committee
Of the Y. II. c. A; J. e. Peasants. bust-
ness secretary Of the State Y. NJ. C. A.,
and W. c. McCarty, all Of Richmond. on
the proposed organiza ton OF a Young
Mems Christian Association hare.
social and smoker was held tonight in
Grace P. e. Church rectory under aus
pices Of the members Of the Bible class
of that church.
silver tea win be given from until .
o'clock tomorrow at the rectory OF St
Mary's Catholic Church.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
30 SOLDIERS" GET JOBS;
REST ARE ALL HOPEFUL

The Chamber Of Commerce will be ask
ed to give 800 toward the 5000 being
raised for a reception to the District Ma
tional Guards. This was decided at a
meeting of the National Guard Recep-
ton committee held yesterday.
Thirty Guardsmen have been employed
by the Adams Express Company since
the men returned from the border. E. II.
Goodrich reported to the committee yes
terday noon.
Commissioner Caminetti. Of the Bureau
of immigration. Department of Labor,
said he is confident positions will be pro-
vided for all the Guardsmen.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
YIN. CA. SPEAKER RAPS
JNVGOISM in PULPIT
Methodist Conference Delegates Stirred
by Attack on Swashbuckling.

Special to Ths Washington Herald
Atlantic City, March 12.-DeIegates to
the Methodist Episcopal Conference here,
who have adopted unanimously a number
of resolutions marked for their martial
spirit and have listened with approvaleto
addresses vaunting the military prowess
of the nation, learned today that James
Schermerhorn, of Detroit, the principal
speaker In the regular Sabbath exercises
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, deplored 'the jingoism Of the pull
pit" and are wondering how closely 1t
was meant to apply to their official ac-
tionA
IT pray that jingoism In the pulpit shall
be conspicuous because of its rarity,
said Mr.. Schermerhorn in his address.
L have loved the church for one thing,
because 1t has exalted the cross above
the sword. I have looked upon the glor-
ious affirmation, all ye are brethren, as
the chief reliance Of the real statesman
ship that seeks permanent peace through
international covenant. II has been a
painful shock to see here and there a
chursh or churchmen descending to the
sad level OF swashbuckling, upraising the
mailed fist IN place OF the pierced hand.
The church has allowed leadership In
too many noble undertakings to go by
default to abandon its historic further
ance of human brotherhood in peace and
righteousness
The time has como when we have the
church meddling with politics. and busi-
ness, too. Religion Is getting into busi-
ness any progressive advertising man
can tsn you how deeply It is getting in,
and It would be a great blessing II busi-
ness would get into the church and sup
plant the archaic idea Of trying to make
an impossible composite of the minister,
executive, speaker sales manager, pro-
moter. mixer, detail man, comforter, with
the twentieth century system OF division
OF responsibility and specialization"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
SOCIETY DISCUSSES INSANITY

insanity from a legal and medical
standpoint was discussed at the regu-
lar monthly meeting of the Washington
Society of Medical Jurisprudence, last
night, at the University Club, 1917 1 street
DR.. William A White, Of st. Eliza.
beth's Hospital, spoke on the subject
from the medical standpoint. The legaI
side was discussed by Henry E. Davis
lawyer Of this city. Other speakers in
cluded Judge William Hitz, and Judge
Walter L Mccoy, Of the District Supreme
Court, and DR.. d. P. Hckling. DR.. vii.
liam C. Woodward. president Of the SO.
ciety presided
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
BEST FOR LIVER,
BOWELS, STOMACH,
HEADACHE, COLDS
Hey Liven the Liver and Bowels
and Straighten You
Right Up.
oon't Be Bilious. Constpated. Sick.
with Breath Bad and
Stomach Sour.

Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and
enjoy the incest. gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever experienced
Wake up with your head clear, stom-
ach sweet, breath right and feeling
fine. Get rid of sick headache bill
iousness. constipation. furred tongue
sour stomach, bad colds. Clear your
skin. brighten your eyes, quicken your
step and feel like doing a full days
work. Cascarets are better than salts
pills or calomel because they don't
shock the liver or grippe the bowels
or, cause inconvenience all the next
lay.
Mothers should give cross, sick
bilious, fevetish children whole
Cascaret any time as they cannot in
lure the thirty feet of tender bowels
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
SERIOUS FOOD RIOTS
REPORTED In RUSSIA

Stockholm. March 12.-Serious food riots
coupled with peace demonstrations, have
occurred in both Petrograd and Moscow
Cossacks charged q wild mob that
formed in the Russian capital Thursday
night and wrecked bakers shops and a
number Of persons were injured. For
more than an hour the mob was in con-
troll Of large sections Of the city. The
rioters stopped the tramway service
smashed shops and paraded the streets
shouting alternately: Give US food" and
"Give US peace!"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
VETS TO BANQUET.

The twenty-fifth annual banquet Of the
Second Corps Association, Army of the
Potomac, will be held at the University
Club tomorrow evening at s o'clock. This
years dinner will take the form of
a Camp Fire.
Tickets may be had from the following:
Mr.. John Finn, Capt N. NJ. Brooks, DR..
William Tndall, Capt. Nathan Bickford.
Major, George A. Armes, Capt S! F.
Hamilton, Mr.. H. L. Millard, M. NJ. Par
ker.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
May Escape Hanging;
Wilson Grants Stay

Because the government cannot
find a place to hang him. Edward
Mayberry yesterday got q new
lease on life and has q good chance
to escape the death penalty alto
gether. Mayberry Is the Federal
prisoner It was planned to execute
on the roof Of the Federal Build
Ing at Spokane, because the WASH
ington State law against capital
punishment forbade hanging him
elsewhere in the State.
sThe Treasury Department would
not allow his execution on the gov
ernment building, and yesterday
President Wilson granted q thirty
day reprieve. In the meantime ef-
forts to secure a Communication Of
the sentence will be made.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
CITIZENS ARE SATIRICAL
ABOUT GARMENTS STRIKE

The Conduit Road Citizens Association
last night satlrically requested the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company to
have its conductors call all stops. though
there was no such thing as a street car in
that neighborhood last night.
The legislative committee reported to
the association that an appropriation had
been secured for the extension of high
pressure water service for the Conduit
road at a cost OF $4,000.
TIL association also heard that Sl15.oo
has been appropriated by Congress for
the extension OF the interceptor sewer to
Canal road. and that the New Cut road
from Canal to Conduit road was to be
improved.
The District Commissioners were asked
to supply better police protection 10 Con-
duit road and community.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
q. s. Treasury Statement,

States Treasury up to and at the close
of business March 10, 1886, Sa2 05S. .26; total
ordinary receipts for the corresponding
period last year, $452, go, ,s1s.S1.
Total ordinary disbursements up to and
at the close of business March 10, 1864, ,sss, :
o435e; total ordinary disbursements for
the corresponding period last year, $685.
9,126.1I
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
Make Good Start, Anyway;
Thieves Have Lots of Soup

Speaking of soup. not that synthetic
near soup just invented. but regular,
good. old honest-to-goodness SOUP the
kind that is good to inhale. the police are
searching for two dozen cans of the best
soup built. which. according to report.
was lifted from the shelves Of the estab-
lishment of H. Kapzman. 1900 Tenth street
northwest, some time Sunday night The
soup is valued at $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
Getting Too Fat?
Try This-Reduce

People who don't grow too fat are the
fortunate exception. But IL YOU and chs
fat accumulating or already cumbersome,
you will be wise to follow this suggestion,
which is endorsed by thousands Of people
who know. Ask your druggist Cor n Won
prefer TO write to the Marmola Co, S.
Woodward Ave. Detroit, Mich.) for 8
large case OF Marmola Presentation
Tablets. 75c is the price the world over
By doing this you will be safe from
harmful drugs and be able to reduce two,
three or four pounds a week without diet
ing or NXercise-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
DISTRICT SECURES COAL.

The coal shortage in the District eov.
eminent was relieved yesterday by the
purchase Of 900 tons of soft coal from
the L. F. White Company at $50 and
$50 ton. the latter price being for thoss
departments which must wait for theiI
appropriations
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

A fine illustration of tho allegory may
be seen in Paul's Epistle to the Galatians
iv. "a, where the apostle gives an allie
gorical Interpretation to the historical
narration of Hagar and Sarah, drawing
from it a deeper sense than Is conveyed
by the inme1 1Iate representation.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
POSTPONE New Hampshire Meetinp

Out Of respect for the death Of Cyrus
sulloway, Representative from New
Hampshire, the regular meeting of the
scheduled to be held last night at the
Dewey Hotel has bean indsfinitely post
poned
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
75e French Serge, 59c Yd.

75e French Serge, 5se Yd.
Yard-wide, All-wool, Fine Twill Dress
Weight Serge, in the new spring shades,
including several shades of navy blue and
black.
$l.25 Shepherd Checks, S5e I'd.
81 inches wide; good serviceable quality
for suits, dresses and separate skirts, in an
assortment of different style checks of black
and white.
$l.2S Storm Serge, SSe Yd.
44-inch-wide Hard-twisted, Double Warp,
Sponged and Shrunk Storm Serge, for suits,
dresses and skirts; in the newest spring
shades, including navy blues and black.
$500 Velour Checks, $1.45 Yd.
81 inches wide; the popular spring fabric
for sport coats and separate skirts, in light
and dark color combination checks, and
plaids.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

New York's unia aue burglar. the Count.
is back. He takes only odd things that
catch his fancy, regardless of their value
In his last haul, he took a shark skin Gig
arctic case and left $500 snuffboX.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
At 15c Yd.

Values Ordinarily aSc,
3oc and 3Se Yard.
Excellent small eyelet
pattern. Wheel patterns
and neat designs s to 10
inches wide on fine Swiss
cambria and long cloth.
Many designs of convent
edges included in the lot.
Vandyke points on mer-
cerized batiste.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
Furniture" "Opening Day" Specials

ROYAL EASY CHAIRS-the kind ad-
vertised in all the magazines. finished
in old ivory. with loose cushion; COW
cred in the latest patterns OF cretonne-
Press the button on the arm Of chair
and back is adjustable TO any position;
complete with foot rest. &12 7h
Special at ...........-...-
TEA WAGONS, fumed oak, with re-
movable glass tray and wood under
shelf; rubber-tired wheels and ball
bearing casters: made by Stickley
Brothers. Grand Rapids. 80 on
Mich. Special at.......---..
ROCKERS-Solid Mahogany Cane
Wing Rocker; has three cane panel
backs. cane seat and dull finish, plain
design. Special $10.95
BRASS COSTUMERS = bright and
satin finish, IS inches high; has coat
hangers: all new and per- &1 Q2
feet. Special at ............ PA'oo
TABLES-Mahogany Folding
Card Tables; brass-bound corners.
rubber-tipped legs; sizes &1 40
24x31. Special at ..........
DAEENETTEsDuof Bed Daven-
ette. finished fumed oak. covered Span
ish leatherette; made plain mission
lines i, Special $26.75
PaIais Royal Fourth Floor. 9 Elevators.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

The Norwegian government maintains
an agricultural college and three expert
ment stations.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
At 10c Yd.

Values Ordinarily I5c,
Iee and age Yard.
Edges up to S inches.
Pretty eyelet patterns,
Dainty blind organdy
edges, long cloth effects,
Madeira effects, plain con-
vent edges, galoons, bead
ed insertions, fine Swiss
embroidery edges.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

BED SPECIAL, No. l.
Foster Ideal Continuous Post Baked
Enamel Steel Bed, with 10 filters; all
new stock: and guaranteed S4.S5
BED SPECIAL, No. 2.
This Simmons make 2-inch Continu-
Gus Post, Steel Baked Enamel Bed has
10 heavy filters. Special ga OK
Foster Ideal Make Continuous Post
Baked Enamel Steel Crib, complete
with link spring. Special Sd Oh
at. -...........
BED SPECIAL, No. 3.
2-inch Straight Post Brass Bed.
bright and satin finish; Simmons make,
has 10 filters; all new stock and guar
anteed; quantity limited. 60 SS
Special at .......-.........
BED SPECIAL, No. 4.
Pinch Straight Post Brass Bed, with
ball corner; 10 one-inch filters, bright
and satin finish: Simmons &1Q7S
make. Special at.
PILLOWS Emmerich All New
Feather Bed Pillows: size 1Sx25. COW
cred in good quality brown 1QH
art ticking. Special at......,
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Pure glycerin will help to dissolve fruit
stains from linen.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
At 19c Yd.

Values Ordinarily aoc,
3se and 4se Yard.
Imported embroideries
from 6 to IS inches wide,
for edges, flouncings cor
set covers, etc. Included
are convent embroideries
and dainty baby patterns
for infants skirts; others
with beaded edge for cor
set covers.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
At Sc Yd.

Values Ordinarily 8 I-3c,
Ioc and IaIzc Yard.
Edges up 10 4 inches,
Eyelet beaded edges, blind
insertions and headings,
Swiss and cambric. Won
derful values.
Basement Store.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
Embroideries at Specially Low Prices

o last of
importer of New 70 SALE
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

7Sc Natural Ponsee, 49e I'd.
32-inch-wide Imported Hand-woven Pom
gee; an ideal summer dress fabric; in nat
ural color only; limited quantity.
sl.l9 Chiffon PopEn, S9e I'd.
s6 inches wide; perfect, even weave;
rich, lustrous silk finish; a very popular
fabric for spring suits, dresses, etc, in the
scarce and wanted sport colors.
$1.35 Dress Taffeta, S1.00 I'd. -
Yard-wide. Soft Chiffon Finish, Dress
weight Taffeta, in a handsome range of
light and dark colors, for street and evening
wear, including white, ivory, cream, black
and several shades of navy blue.
S1.35 Black Silks, Special, Csc I'd.
Yard-wide Black Taffeta and Black Satin
Duchess; your choice of either of these
popular weaves; for suits, dresses, waists
or trimmings; in a rich black only.
PaIais ROyal-SecOnd Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13

Congoleum Rugs
The Factory Seconds.
9 Feet Long, ~.
"a to IS in. wide. ISC
Factory seconds OF these
well-known Rugs. in Oriental
designs and colorings; 7sc
per strip: larger sizes at pro-
portionately low prices.
VOILE-soft finish. for cur
tains: tan or green back
grounds, with all-over floral
designs, in blue, red or o.
green; yard ........o
SHADES-Factory seconds"
oil opaque, Holland and
shades SHADES. ...... c.o.n 29c
Second Floor.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-01

and equipment are on the way to this
city from New York, he says. A
crew of men, including the foremen,
will leave New York the early part
of next week. According to Mr.. Os-
tenfeldt, when the work is in full
blast several thousand men will be
employed by the company in the
workshops and on the ways.
Mr.. Ostenfeldt expects to be in
Tampa in the interest of his com.
pany for the next week or ten days,
after which he will return to the New
York office. He will return to this
city before the first of the year and
will be here permanently until the
contract is completed.
The steel ships will have tonnage
of $500 each. and will be built at q
cost of $16,000.000 to $18,000.000
within the next three years. They
will be fifty-six feet beam, and will
be 4S6 feet long. drawing twenty-siz
and twenty-eight feet Of water when
loaded.
The contract was first awarded the
Oscar Daniels & Co. to be built al
Brunswick. but was later amended
authorizing their building at Tampa
Practically all the necessary mechan
ical equipment which was purchased
at that time to be shipped to Bruins
wick was held up pending the out
come of the deal in this city, but was
ordered few days ago to be moved
to Tampa. Two huge revolving der
ricks, about forty feet In height
which will be used for hoisting the
steel and other material, have alst
been ordered.
Oscar Daniels, president Of the com
pany, and d. E. Baxter. vice-president
will probably not be in Tampa unit
after the holidays.