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Evening journal., 1917-04-26
SUBMARINE FIRE
SENDS j. 5. ship
TO SEA BOTTOM
Seven Shots Hit Schooner
Percy Birdsall While
Crew Takes to Boats
DOUBT that MONGOLIA
Sank German U
BY the United Press

BY the Onltcd frcbb
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The
American schooner Percy 6irdsall has
been sunk by submarine gun fire, ac-
eording to a State Department an
nouncement today. The crew was
rescued by a patrol boat soon after
the attack.
Nine or ten shots were fired, seven
Of which. struck the vessel, most hits
were below the water line. Firing was
without warning and continued while
the crew took to the lfeboats.
The Percy BlrdsaIl was a wooden
four-masted schooner Of 1923 tens,
registered at Perth Amboy, N. J. She
was owned by J. Holmes and was built
In 1890.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
WEATHER

Showers this afternoon and
tonight; Friday, probably
fair; fresh south winds.
Evening journal., 1917-04-26
SUN AND TIDES.
Mouth OF Christiana.

s,n rose ............... 5.O7 4. NJ.
S,,n sets Observation-Disclosures. 6.49 p. NJ.
Mouth of Christians.
gigb water 3.lOA.M $50 =. NJ.
low water .. 1880 \. VI. lO.45 7. VI.
Reedy Island, high and low water one
our earlier.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
TIMES PRIZE GARDENS
JUDGED TOMORROW

Ideal weather conditions are prom
.ised by the weather Bureau for to-
morrow when many gardens entered
In The Times 500 prize contest will
be judged.
Reports OF gardens from every sec
tion Of Washington and suburbs, kept
II. n Conolly, Department OF ASrt-
culture, and expert conducting The
Times contest. busy today.
Three garden experts will be Sc
lsctsd by Mr.. Connolly from the De-
partment Of Agriculture to act a.
judges tomorrow.
More than 200 gardens were enter
ed In the contest, but Mr.. Connolly ex-
plains that some 50 far surpassed 9TH
ers that many have already been
eliminated.
The four cash prizes Of $50, S26, SIS.
and $40 for the best war gardens IN
the District will be awarded by The
Times in q few days.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
TRADE
PROBLEMS WILL Be
STUDIED IN SCHOOLS

The school board of Washington TO-
day began to prepare the local school
system for another year OF war. The
capacity of the schools in 1918 will
be increased to care for the possibil-
| ity of an abronmal District population
Of war workers, officials indicated,
and at the same time, studies will be
introduced into the schools next year
aimed at preparing the children of the
city for q part in the trade competi-
tion that America is expected to enter
en- peace with Germany is declar-
ed
Estimates Of the expenses Of the
school system for the coming year
must be submitted to the District au-
thoritiss by the school board by oc-
tober 1.
Face Crowded Conditions
at is already clear to US now" said
Assistant Superintendent Thurton,
discussing the subject, that we've got
to provide greater school facilities in
the Mt. Pleasant and southeast Sec
tions. We are already faced with
crowded conditions there.
We've got to adopt schedule OF
studies next year that will be aimed
at preparing graded and high school
pupils for the big foreign trade strug-
gle that America will enter at the
close OF the war;
An increase of more than 1000 chill
dren was noted in todAy's enrolment
in the graded and high schools, but
the high water mark Of the present
year will be reached about November
/, officials say.
Upper Glasses ConEested.
The congestion is chiefly confined to
upper classes in the graded schools.
but by shifting pupils from one school
to another this trouble has been elimi-
mated.
WashinEton's population is rapidly
moving toward Mt. Pleasant, accord
ing to the figures shown in school en-
rollment. Already the Petworth and
Park View schools are overcrowded.
In the southeast the increase is ex-
planned by the employment OF extra
workers at the Washington navy
yard and the opening up OF new resi-
Dental districts in that section.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
CONGRESS FACES NEW
CLASH OVER METALS
PRICE-FIXING BY U. S

Congress is facing a controversy
over the extension of the Govern.
msnt's priee-hxing powers to steel,
iron and q number Of other metals and
products.
Insistent demand for action Is COM
ing to Washington from many quar-
ters. Not only are the farmers pro-
testing about high steel and iron
prices. high prices Of lumber and
other needs, bat there are many
other protests from consumers OF
such products.
with the Senate Interstate Com
msrce Committee scheduled TO begin
Friday the consideration of the aues-
tion Of empowering the Government
to TX prices and otherwise impose
regulations on the iron and steel in
dustry, IL has become plain that the
proposition OF price-fxing will have
70 be taken up again by Congress and
considered in Q broad way.
The Senate leaders hope to postpone
consideration Of such proposed legis-
iation until December and will be able
to DO 20 unless the President takes a
hand. Southern Senators are not
anxious to have the issue raised again
because they don't want cotton inter
fered with.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
HANDLES
rs PER CENT OF
IT, S. FOODSUPPLY Y

Approximately I5 per cent of the
food supply of America is today un-
der the control of the United States.
Most amazing is the fact that the con-
troll has been made voluntarily. To-
day the United States food admins
tration, by virtue OF its power of
licensing food industries, governs the
prices on the staple food products Of
the world.
The food administration has been in
action but five weeks. Prior to that
time it had no official capacity or
power OF action. In that five weeks
1t is estimated that close to $780,
000, 900 has been saved for the house
holders OF the United States.
Control of wheat.
The fret big accomplishment Of the
food administration was the control
of wheat prices. This came through
voluntary agreement of elevator
owners and millers. Elevators and
milling plants are now subject to
regulation The price of wheat has
been fixed, And estimates today in the
hands Of food administration officials
show that millions of dollars are be-
ing saved. Flour has dropped 50 q
barrel under these regulations.
Sugar, another big food commodity,
has gone under license. BY virtue of
q voluntary agreement, REINFORCED by
an order OF President Wilson, the
sugar industry is now in the hands
OF the Government. Sugar prices have
dropped, and experts say will con-
tinue to drop until 10000, 900 will be
saved for consumers by January !.
Meat packers are now operating
only under license from the food ad-
ministration. The canning Industry,
fruit and vegetable industries, and
other food producing businesses are
about to be placed under license.
VIII Stabilize Prices.
Through these licenses the fOcd ad-
ministration will stabilize prices. 1t
is not the intention of Herbert c.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
WALL ST. MARKET
SHARP ADVANCES MARK
OPENING TODAY
Gains Ranging From One to Three
Points Registered in Every Issue
Traded In on Wall street-stesl
and Copper Stocks Stronger.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1O.-sharp ad-
vanees were made at the opening OF
the stock market today, and there
were gains ranging from 1 to 3
points in practically everything
traded in.
Steel common was IL points high
er at 1903, and Bethlehem B. steel
rose IL to e2&, Baldwin advanced
~ to 6e1S, and Republic was up 2%
at sok. Crucibls gained is to esS.
The copper stocks were strong,
Anaconda rising Ia to 7oh, while
Inspiration advanced ! point to 60h.
Utah showed a gain of y at e2h.
The Marine shares were higher,
Marine common and preferred rising
1 point.
Central Leather was active, advAne-
ing 8 points to s215 and Mexican Pc
troleum scored Q gain of IN to 30.
American Smelling rose IN at the
start to 90. and American Locomotive
was IN up at 81. The tobacco and
railroad issues made fractional gains.
TOday's Quotations.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
THE LOCAL MARKET
PUBLIC UTILITIES STOCKS
IN DEMAND
Capital Traction Leads on In Trad.
ing, Twenty -hSSharss Going for
soA-Ten shar~s Of Railway
Preferred Bring II.

Public utility stocks and bonds con
stituted the greater part Of the sales
today on the Warrington Stock Ex
change, the demand for securities OF
that type being greatly evident, aI
shown by the number Of transactions
recorded.
Capital Traction led off the selling,
twenty-five shares going for son
Ten shares Of Railway preferred sold
At II, and fifty shares Of Washington
Gas stock changed hands At -.
On the after call, . $500 8 per cent
Washington Gas Light Company bond
brought n point above par, and five
additional shares Of the stock OF that
company sold at u. the prevailing fig.
urt. A $500 Capital Traction bond
sold at 1o2.
One share Of LanBton brought 81.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
FIRST MAN REACHES
CAMP AT ATLANTA

CAMP GORDON, Atlanta. Ca. Sept.
1e.-Bringihe a clean collar and a
smile, H. a. Childers, cotton mill
machinist, Lagrange, Ga, was the
FIRST select man Of the 90 per cent to
arrive at Camp Gordon today. He was
assigned to the 305th infantry. Five
thousand men will arrive before sun
down. Two thousand more are eX-
pected tomorrow, and 300 will put in
their appearance Friday and Satur-
day. BY the end OF the week approx
mately $4,000 chosen men from
Georgia, Tennessee. and Alabama, in
addition to the first increment of
per cent, will be in their quarters.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
PETER WOULD SHINE
OFFICERS SHOES
TO GET IN ARMY
Peter Collivas is in trouble.

Peter Collivas is in trouble.
The Government is threatening TO
punish him because he failed to regis
ter for military service. But, even IL
Peter had registered and II his num-
Der had been called, he would not
have been accepted.
Peter learned this today when he
applied at the recruiting office at
Seventh street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Peter told them he was ready
and willing to fight for the new
country" In fact Peter is anxious
to fight. ell was found to be SOUND
physically and mentally.
But Peter has not been long N
America and speaks English but
poorly. and can write 1t not at All.
Since II is necessary that q soldier be
able both to speak and understand
English Peter was turned down.
Peter is not afraid to fight. he told
Assistant District Attorney Charles
w. Arth today. He was a sergeant
IN the Greek army. He was in New
York on registration day, and when
he came back to Washington Jew
days later he did not think 1t was
necessary for him to register.
Peter il employed in q shoe shining
shap at 1922 Fourteenth street. II
thsGovernment will not let him fight,
Peter is willing to Join the army and
shine the shoes Of the officers, he told
Mr.. Arth today.
Perhaps he cannot speak English
Al we'll as some, but he can shine
shoes. This he knows, for has he not
worked in the Fourteenth street shop
for months ana polished the aoOts OF
many fins gentlemen, some Of them
officers?
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
PROPOSALS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. D. O.,
Washington. D. c.. September IS, 1911.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Of
nee. room 800, District Building, until two
o'clock P. NJ. October Is. 1917. for Furnishing
and dslivsring forage and -four during q
period OF eight months beginning November J.
isIT. Specifications and form Of proposal may
be obtained upon application to the PurchAS-
ing Ofncsr, d. c. LOUIS BROwNLOw
JOHN G. D. KNIGHT. Commig.ioners, D. c.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in duplieats. viii be
received in the office OF the Chief Clerk
Department Of Commerce, Ninetssnth St. and
Pennsylvania ave. N. W, Washington, d. O.,
until o'clock .. m. September ~ 1911, and
then opened. for twelve Wilton velvet ruEs.
approximately 1sxso #, to be made, stretched
into rug shape, and laid on noors Of the Gem.
mercs Building. Blanks for submitting pro-
poSals may be obtained upon application to
the Chief Clerk Of the Department at the
above address
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
ORDNANCE PROVERS TURN
TO new MARYLAND SITE

Failing to obtain title to Kent Is
land as a site for an ordnance prov
ing ground, the war Department has
sent officers to inspect land in Har-
ford county, Md, with a view to it's
lease or purchase as a testing ground
for artillery.
A board headed by Col. Colder Rug
giles has inspected a thirty nile
stretch extending from Perryman to-
ward Bush River Neck and Gunpow
der Neck. This board is expected to
recommend action by the department
acquiring this ground
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
"RIFLES Is BETTER'N
BOMBS" SAYS TOMMY

LONDON, Sept. 19.-"some people. y
said the sergeant, "are bomb-dotty." {"
I've heard tell of chaps at the
front comm away from a shell ole be-
cause they's used up all their bombs,
though they admit fired a shot from
their rifles.
I'm a soldier, an ] say the rifles
the first and foremost weapon that
the soldier as to use.
Bombs is all riKht-when they 1T
the 'Uns of course-but bombs as
their limits. Bombs Is 'eavy to start
on with, an you ave to be ell OF a
chap to 'url one with accuracy more'n
sixty or seventy yards.
when you ear anybody runnIn'
about saying as 'ow the rife as been
superseded by bombs or some other
stunt like that. Just you laugh"
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
PoIygamist Troops
Wives viii Split
French Pensions

PARIS, Sept. 19.-Because a man
has more than one wife is no rea-
son why the war office should
deny the issuance of pensions to
his survivors in the event Of his
death at the front. This position
has been taken here in regard to
African troops who came from a
country where polyGGmy is legal.
In many cases the war office
has divided the usual pension al
lowance among the several sur
viving widows. There is specu-
lation as to what precedent will
be established in the cases OF
native French soldiers who have
more than one wife.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
SAYS MULE MONOPOLY
Is FOSTERED BY ALLIES

KANSAS CITY, Sept. 1e.-CharEing
that q mule monopoly was formed
in November, 1914, to exclude certain
dealers from the market OF allied
buyers, two suits for damages ag-
gregatink $2,94o,o 900 were filed here
yesterday by d. H. Robertson. The
Guyton- Mule Company,
the Stock Yards Horse and Mule
Company, the Kansas City Commits
sion Company, and others are made
defendants. A British army officer
also is named as one Of the defend
ants.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
THE WASHINGTON TINES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. 1917

Hoover to hx prices. but merely to
maintain fair competition and pre-
vent speculation and boarding. With
licenses necessary for the operation
OF a food industry, producers will
speculate and hoard only at the risk
Of revocation Of their licenses.
Milk and half a doxen other COM
modities are under consideration.
Bread prices have dropped IN many
cities. Within a few days the food
administration will issue regulations
which will enforce lower bread prices
throughout the entire United States.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
DAUGHTER OF 1776 MAN
ENTERS HER 1O1ST YEAR

AUGUSTA, Ne, Sept. 1e.-Mrs.
Lydia wilson, daughter OF John Rol-
Iins, who served on George Washing
tons bodyeuard, celebrated her 1o1st
birthday here yesterday. Mrs. Wix.
son is one of the two real Daughters
of the American Revolution.
Members of the local chapter of the
D. A. r. remembered her with many
flowers and postcards.
Mrs. Wilson has q rich store OF in
formation regarding the Revolution.
impaired to her by her father, and
gathered from the lips of other men
who followed Washington.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
JAM FOR PERsHINe's MEN.

GREENWICH. Conn. Sept. 1e.-
Peach jam, the kind the good New
England mothers once made, will be
sent-a whole third of a ton of ito
American soldier boys in France, by
a canning concern of this city. Mrs.
H. o. Havemeyer has promised enough
sugar to sweeten the jam.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
SEABOARD AIR LINE
CLERKS END STRIKE

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 1e.-The Sea
board Air Line freight clerks strike,
in progress ten days, ended when the
men returned to work under an agree
ment to accept a contract to be drawn
up by G. NJ. McWade. OF the Depart
ment of Labor.
The railroad will grant concessions
on several points at issue, prir2i 2ipally
the wage question.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
SOLDIER KILLS WOMAN;
TRIES TO END LIFE

NEW BRITAIN. Conn, Sept. 1s.-
Mrs. John T. Tobin, twenty-tour years
old. was murdered here early today
by William Wise, of the quartermas-
ter's corps at Fort Slocum. N. Y. He
was here on a furlough. After cut
ting the woman's throat with q razor.
he attempted to kill himself. He
probably will recover.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
YOUNGEST U. 5. MAJOR
WEEDS AHEAD OF time

NORFOLK, Sept. 19.-Major Ed
ward D. Ardery, youngest major in
the United States army. and Miss
Florence Cochrane, OF New York.
were married today in the clerks
office here. The wedding was set
for September 20 in New York.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
TopAYs SALES.

Capital Traction. 2S0soE.
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred, 1od77.
washington Gas. 26o72, 35o72, 10
G72.
Lanston, 1867.
After cAlHwaShinGton Gas SIS,
81, 00@Io0N.
Warrington Gas Light, B@72.
Capital Traction, S6o001o2.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
LOST AND FOUND

PURsE-square patent leather. containing 2
bank books. check books. vanity box sc .
Sept. l.. In Casino Theater. Return 10 1875
Calvert IT. Reward.
RING-Gcld at Camp Mead Monday, with
large black onyx setting. Liberal reward
T. B. CHEW, Engineers ONCE, Camp Mead
Md.
GOLD WRIST WATCH In Loew's Columbia
Theater. Return TO 40 4 P 1t. N. W.
The Washington times., 1917-09-19
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
PRODUCE MARKET.

The following were ths prevailing prices At
the Municipal Farmers Prducs Market To-
day. according to the Department Of Weights
Measures and Markets Of the District:
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times., 1917-01-11
Murtdu9h NeWS
Times Special correspondence.


MIR. and Mrs E. S. Hunt spent New
Years in Kimberly as guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. John Baisch
Prof. Davis entertained the school
teachers at New Years dinner
Mrs. Hensley was a guest at the
Hunt home New Years night.
The l.. d. S. Improvement society
gave a dance at their amusement hal
New Years night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnson are
visiting their son F. Lee Johnson and
family Of Twin Falls.
Lloyd Jain and Carol True return
ed home from Colorado where they
spent the holidays visiting relatives.
Mrs Francis Johnson and Mrs. Hof-
man we're Twin Falls visitors Satur-
day.
Among those laying in a summers
supply of ice are H. E. Williams, P.
Worrell and E. D. Hunt.
Mrs. Harry Applebaum and two lit
tie sons went to Burley Saturday even
ing to visit relatives.
Mrs. John Tracey's son returned
to school in Utah after a holiday visit
with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Hansen left
/ Thursday evening for a visit in Cal
ifornia.
Rev. Smurr is contemplating a series
of meetings in the near future.
The band boys will hold a pie So
cial in the new school building Friday
night. They have asked the assis-
tance of Mesdames E. ID. Hunt, A. o.
Lee and A. B. Beverlin to help man
age the affair A short program will
be rendered before sale of pies and
amusement furnished for all after the
supper. The crowd will be divided
into two groups. The youngsters and
young folks will be entertained by
Miss Bancroft Mrs. Lee and Mrs
Peck The older ones will be looked
after by Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Beverlin and
Prof. Davis. A good time is to be had
by all. The ladies' and girls are in
vited to bring pies, and men and boys
well filled purses. All come out and
help the boys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Chance anc
son Louis are visiting the formers
parents in Oklahoma.
Mrs. r. r. Kendall was a passen-
ger to Twin Falls Friday
, The young peoples Sunday schoo
class has been reorganized with tn,
following officers: President Car
; Cummins; vice president, Ina John
son; secretary. and treasurer, Mis-
Bertha Bancroft; teacher, Rev. Smurr
I Mrs. Hensley spent Saturday an,
: Sunday in Twin Falls.
Il A son arrived at the home of MI
and Mrs. Frank Rowley Saturda
' morning. Mother and son are doinI
;. ;. fine under the care of DIR, Keith
! The little Peck boy is much improv
u ed. Also the Rose child which ha
!; typhoid fever.
T. ]. Terrill and son and Hyrur
Pickett were in HALEY last week
Mrs. VIM. Walker is entertainin
!, her sister from Washington.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times., 1917-01-11
KnuU Items
Especial Times Correspondence

Especial Times Correspondence
Mrs. Howard Conover has gone on
a three months visit to her parents at
Vinita. Oklo.
Mr.. and Mrs w. F. Jacks are max
ing an extended visit at their old
home in Kansas.
H. S. Wooley sold his lease to F. w.
Neale and has gone to visit his par
ents at Seward, Neb. He will be
back when spring comes.
George Judson visited over Sunday
with his friend, A. G. Morris. Mr..
Judson lives near Eden and likes their
new home.
Lew Sawyer, c. A. Rife and ]. s.
Finn have gone to the mining coun-
try near Jarbidge on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johnson are
here from Monmouth, ILL.,, coming
New Years eve. Mr. Johnson surpris-
ed many of his friends by getting
married, however, they are all ready
to congratulate them and wish them
all success. They are having a visit
for the present at the home of Mr..
Frank Johnson but will soon be to
housekeeping with Mr.. Johnson s
brothers on the Thometz place.
Dave Owens has gone back to work
on his claim near Jarbidge.
Jerry Wise went to Illinois for Wis
| it. Three days in the old home state
was enough and Mr.. Wise started for
! Idaho.
The F. F. Heitz family were New
Years dinner guests of the Pickett
family in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Renchau moved
into their new house and are ready
to see their friends.
Rev. Kamman's father and mother
are with him for a visit, during the
meetings.
Chas. Grieve went to Hollister on c
business trip last week.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sher
lock on December % a delightful sur
prise party was given in honor o
Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell. About TWEEN
ty-five young people Of Mr.. Caldwell
congregation we're present and al
report a most enjoyable time.
The basement of the Baptis
church is now being finished. Th
ceiling and walls have been plastere'
and a concrete floor is being put in.
An enjoyable New Years Dime
was given at the home of Mr.. and Mr.
! J. r. Rutherford, to several of thei
friends. Those present were Mr.. an
Mrs. Cahill, Mr.. and Mrs Rouch, MI
and Mrs. Atkinson and family an
Mr.. and Mrs Caldwell.
There will be no preaching seryic
at the Knull Baptist church on Tn
Sunday nights of january and j
on account of the revival service be
! ing held at the Presbyterian chur'