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The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

A large proportion OF the newly ar
rived residents Of the District of Co.
lumbia have undoubtedly come to
stay. That they realize this fact is
evidenced by the further fact that
many OF their purchases are of a
character sought only by those with
permanent residence in mind. This
is particularly noticeable in the in
creased sale of pianos that Is being
recorded right now by the music
houses of Washington.
The Jordan Piano Company, 1923 G
street, is conducting right now in
the columns Of The Washington Her
aid a sale OF pianos and player
pianos which is producing sales the
like of which has not been seen in
the National Capital for many a day
And The Herald camera man in the
accompanying picture has caught lit
tie visible evidence of the response
to Herald advertising.
Recognizing the fact that newcom-
ers TO Washington are put to many
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
CONFEREES REPORT
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.


will be the same as IL on reading
matter. But otherwise the zone sys-
tenn comes into effect. This is a
complicated scale which eventually
goes to 10 cents In the eighth zone
after July /, 1921.
Income tax rates were left in the
bill Just about as the House passed
them, except that Senator Gerry's
amendments taxing incomes above
$JO0,o0 annually were added. The bill
adds per cent tax to the existins
2 per cent normal tax upon the in
comes Of all individuals. But mar
ried. under the bill, enjoy an exempt.
tion of 5000 and single men an ex-
emption Of 1900. These exemptions
are at present 5000 and $4,000. In
addition to the existing normal and
the new per cent there will be col
lected under the bill upon incomes
above 5000 the following scale of
super taxes:
One per cent on incomes OF IS, 900 to
$500.
Two per cent on incomes OF 1850 to
$4,000.
Three per cent on incomes of $4,000
to s12.5oO.
-Four per cent on incomes of 81. 500
to $4,000.
Five per cent on incomes Of $500
to s20,00c.
Seven per cent on incomes OF ao.ooc
to $4,000.
Ten per cent on incomes Of $4,000
to $4,000.
Fourteen per cent on incomes of
$50, 900 to $4,000
Eighteen per cent on incomes OF
$4,000 to $4,000.
Twenty-Five per cent on incomes OF
10000 to $4,000.
Twenty-Five per cent on incomes of
$500 to s200,0Oo.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
FALLS DOWN LONGEST
STEPS AND LIVES

W. A. ofutt. 81. HS5 Conduit road
northwest was probably the luckiest
man in Washington yesterday.
At S:2 O'Clock in the morning he
fell headlong down the longest night
of steps in the District, on Thirty
sixth street between NJ street and
Prospect avenue northwest.
Although he was lucky in not killing
himself, Mr.. Offutt was very lucky
that he did not fall the entire length
Of the steps. as he would now un-
doubtedly be dead
1t was stated by the police that the
man fell from the top OF the last
section OF the steps TO the street II
was learned from doctors at the hos
pital early this morning that Mr..
offutt's condition Is not serious al
though his head Is badly cut.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
GARDINER NOMINATED
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Park, giving Mr.. Gardiner scarcely
ten minutes to call his own. Tele-
phone calls came In such numbers
that Mr.. Gardiner was compelled to
leave his dinner numerous times last
night.
Mr.. Gardiner came to Washington
and entered Georgetown University
Law School in 1896. obtained a bach
elor's degree in 1899. and won the de-
gree of master Of laws the following
year. In 1901 he was admitted to the
bar in the District, and has been ac-
tive in the profession here ever since.
In 1904 he married Miss Eleanor
Tracy, niece of Gen. Robert Bugar-
dus, of Memphis. Tenn.
He has three chlldren-a girl and
two boys.
Mr.. Gardiner has been specializing
in insurance law the past several
years. and has monopolized all except
10 per cent of the insurance cases
which have appeared in the District
Courts in recent years.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Invite Wilson to See Movie.

VI. Tardieu. the French High Com
missioner, has issued invitations to
the President. members of the cabi-
net and all high officials of the gov
ernment to view the motion picture
entitled. France in Arms"
The picture will be shown In Me-
mortal Continental Hall Tuesday
night at o'clock.
Representatives. of the allied gov
eminent and high officials of the
army and navy are expected to be
present The pisture was taken es-
pecially for the French government
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Says Wife Met Affinity
At An Entertainment

Suit for absolute divorce was filed
Yesterday in the District Supreme
Court by Charles Swami against julia
swami. charging misconduct and nam
ing 4 correspondent.
The Swans were married in Feb
;uary, 1883. and have two children
living. Their troubles began in No
vember. 1902, at a public entertain
when. the husband AYERS, his wife
mer her affinity
the husband.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
WOMAN CHASES
BURGLARS AWAY
Mrs. Piper Frightens Two
Intruders From Home;
Other Thefts Reported.

Many case Of housebreaking ana
petit larceny were reported to the po-
lice last night.
Mrs. F. A. Piper. Is Sixth street
northeast, told the police last night
that on returning home from market
yesterday morning she discovered two
colored men in her house. On seeing
her they fed. Although the place
was ransacked, nothing was found to
he missing, according to her report
The two negro men had not been ar
rested at an early hour this morning
The police have Instituted a city.
wide search for a tive-passensel
Dodge automobile. owned by Harry
N. Hickey Mr.. Hickey stated that
the machine was stolen from in from
OF his home. ISIS Tventy-fourth street
northwest.
That someone had entered his home
at 1522 Wisconsin avenue northwest
ny cutting the glass in the rear win
dow some time between the e6th and
nth Of this month and stolen $50 wortl
OF clothing. was reported last nigh
by Morris CrakOw.
"A crate of eggs. valued at 1880
was stolen from the automobile Of
Louis Buchalter, 1lj0 North Capitol
street, yesterday morning, according
70 a report made to the police.
Thieves Get Money.
'Thadis Vassali. 922 Eighth stree
northwest. declared that $50 il
bills were taken from his pocke
while walking on the street las
Friday.
Robert f. Conner. 1925 Second
street northwest. reported that his
house was entered yesterday morn
ing by way of the rear window anC
50 taken from the dresser drawer
tAnother example of the effects oi
the high cost of living was seer
last night when w. r. Smith. 1885,
Second street northwest. stated thai
his home was entered early yesteT'
day morning and two pounds oi
roast beef stolen.
Many articles OF clothing. valued
at S1975, were stolen from 23Ol
sherman avenue northwest. Sep
tsmber IS. according to the report
OF the tenant, Charles Lewis. last
night.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
October Schedule Fixed
At Local Bathing Beach

Chilly baths will be In order at the
Municipal Bathing Beach during the
month of October, according to F. j.
Brunner who yesterday announced
the schedule.
The pools will be open from $50
a. m. to $50 p. M. and for those who
brave the cold October winds to take
a plunge in the spacious pools, Supt.
Brunner has provided warm dressing
rooms.
Officials said yesterday that the past
season was the most successful in the
history Of the beach. The daily at
tendance during the latter part of
September totaled over 200
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

w. GwYNN GARDINER, nomi-
mated yesterday by President
Wilson as District Commissioners
to NIL the vacancy left by Mai.
oliver p. Newman. Mr.. Gardiner
will speedily close up his law
business to take up his. new
duties. His selection came as a
distinct surprise.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

graphs. Moving picture films must
pay one-quarter cent per foot. IL not
exposed. and twice that much when
leased by manufacturers TO Individual
producers. The provision taxing club
dues was reinserted. II Is ten per
cent on dues above 81 annually.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
SIGN ENEMY TRADING BILL,

The trading with the enemy bin
was signed yesterday by the Vice
President of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House. The Speaker
of the House then sent it to Presi-
dent Wilson for his signature.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Board of Education Meeting

There will be a meeting OF the
Board of Education at the Franklin
School Building Wednesday at $50
o'clock p. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Miss Spear Is Welded
To Barnett Clinedinst

Barnett Clinedinst. Washington
Photographic. and Miss Adele Spear.
daughter OF the late Henry A. Spear.
were married in New York last Thurs
day, word Of the wedding having
been received here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinedinst will make
Washington their home. according to
an announcement made yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

The women's Wage Farmers Asso-
citation will be addressed by John w
Lewis. president of the Industrial Saw
ings Bank today at p. m. at the
headquarters, 7O4 T street northwest.
Admission free.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

Albert G. Drane, chief OF the sup
ply division, War Department has
returned to his duties much i'm
proved in health.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Modern Pianos and PlayerPianos from Exclusive Washing

Whinstnin enthusiastic ChckerngAmpco Reproducing P
worlds
that has caused them exchange their fine grand upright and regular style
selling fall
will particularly teachers
in
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

Mahogany case; late
style and finest playing
condition.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
IRIS No MYTH.

Supervisor Harry Green. OF Fayette,
claims to have i'm his possession act
ual evidence that ground hog day IL
not a myth In addition TO a ground
hog that he captured in Fairbanks
township ON Feb 2, Grounding day
he has the testimony Of Supervisor
Charles Olmest OF Garden and County
Surveyor NJ. s. McNabb to back up
his claim.
on Feb. ?. Mr. Green, Mr.. Olmsted
and Mr.. McNabb were running a line
in Fairbanks township when a ground
hog was seen running through the
snow. The three men gave chase and
Mr.. McNabb succeeded in capturing
the animal. II was tied up and was
taken 10 his home by Supervisor
Green. At the March meeting OF the
county board of supervisors Mr.. Green
threatens to bring the animal before
the board and make II matter o
record that ground hog" Is all thai
I, h h claimed to be. Escanaba Press
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

land offered as security plus 20 per
cent OF the value of the buildings; and
the money must be used for specified
productive purposes, such as the pur-
chase OF farm land, improvements,
equipment. fertilizers, or live stock,
or for the payment OF existing indebt-
edness.
The Federal Farm Loan Board OF
the Treasury Department has general
charge OF the system. The Depart
ment OF Agriculture will cooperate
with this board in supplying informa-
ton and rendering assistance TO farm
ers who desire 10 take advantage of
the Federal farm loan act. especially
with reference to the organization OF
local loan associations.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
DEATH OF ALEX ROSS. JR.

One OF the saddest events that we
have been called upon to chronicle
in many a day was the death on Fri
day, February 9th. of Alexander Ross.
Jr., son OF Mr. and Mrs. Alexander
Ross OF the Village of Stambaugh. late
resident OF Crystal Falls.
Mr.. Ross was born on December 5th,
1894, in Crystal Falls where. with the
exception OF few years residence
at the Mansfield location, he grew to
early manhood. and where he attended
the public schools. In 1914 he moved
with his parents to the Village of
Stambaugh which has since been his
home and where he won the esteem
and admiration OF host OF friends.
In September OF last year he en-
tered the Ferris Institute at Big
Rapids. Michigan. to take business
course and was making excellent
progress there when his health failed
him and he was compelled to return
home for rest and treatment A few
weeks ago he was removed to sani
tarium in hopes that he might benefit
from the treatment there but in spite
OF the most heroic efforts he gradually
failed until death relieved his suffer
ing. Throughout his illness he was
never heard TO murmur or complain
and his greatest concern was always
for the comfort OF those about him.
A young Christian gentleman OF per-
feet habits. sterling worth and SPLEEN
did character, his untimely death is
10 be deeply deplored but his family
and friends should find sweet conso-
lation in the thought that he lived for
noble purposes and that the world has
been made little better by his so
journ here.
He is survived by father and
mother, two brothers, William and
Chester, and two sisters, Miss Cora
Ross and Mrs. Richard II, Eddy, be-
sides many admiring friends. The
funeral was held from the family
residence in Stambaugh on Monday,
February f2th, the Rev. James Len
hart officiating and interment was
made in the Stambaugh cemetery.
Those from out OF town who attend
ed tie funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Ross and family, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ross and family, Mr.. and Mrs. John
+. Mason. Mr.. Henry Kern, Miss Julia
Kern, Mr. Joseph Fauri and two
daughters LodoviHe and Angelina OF
Crystal Falls, Mr. and Mrs. John Ross
of Brainerd. Mimi, Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Cathersal OF Green Bay. Wis, Mr.
and Mrs. Stanley Gleason OF New
London. Wis, and Mr.. James r. Ed
wards OF Parks Siding. Michigan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

Above everything else CERTAIN-TEED stands tor
quality, efficiency and economy. Any product bear
ing the name CERTAIN-TEED will deliver all three
in heaping measure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

The spirit of the American sailor
was we'll exemplified in the action OF
the cook on the Housatonic, sunk by
a German submarine two weeks ago.
This fellow, William A. Johnston by
name. walked into the navy recruit
ing Office at Baltimore and said to the
recruiting officer:
81 want to get a crack at the SON
of-a-gun who sank my ship, | want to
enlist In the navy"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1917

EMBARGO ON EXPORT SHIPMENTS
Press dispatches yesterday an
nounced that the managers OF thirty
railroads running to the eastern sea-
.bord had agreed TO place an embargo
ION shipments east for export. This
action came as the result OF the tying
up OF an immense number OF railroad
cars at eastern terminals due TO the
fact that there are not boats enough
20 take the stun away from the
wharves.
The German submarine campaign
has caused an immense number OF
neutral boats TO tie up In eastern
harbors and goods which they were to
carry are either piled on the docks or
are in cars that are standing on the
terminal sidings
-This tying up OF cars has increased
RIO such an extent that an acute short
age Of cars has developed on roads
: in western territory and the people
are suffering as result. II is said
: that there are 30,000,000 bushels of
wheat on the sidings in Chicago, all
destined for the Atlantic seaboard for
export These facts explain why
there are so many people wanting to
ship stun in this western section who
canot find cars to ship in and why the
prices on food stuffs are so exorbitant-
Nv high. This enforced embargo will,
" n lasts long enough. prove to be a
good thing for the people of this coun-
try as II will COMPEL the spectators
to dump some of the food stuffs that
they are holding for high prices.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

9washlngton's Name, the Inspira-
Ron or Patriots" will be the subject
10 be presented by the pastor at the
service. beginning at l0:3O
O'clock. The evening service begins
at 1880 At this service. in place Of
the usual sermon, Lincoln Day pro
gram will be given, presenting the
work OF the church among the negroes
in the south. II will celebrate the
jubilee OF the Freedmen's Aid Society,
and the offering will be TO help in the
furtherance OF that great work. The
Sunday school meets at the close OF
the mornings service Seats are free
Strangers made welcome
VIM. u. CoOMBE.
Minister.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

Opinions differ as to the course OF
travel after the war, some think that
il will be $3.50 proposition between
the travel Europeward and that Amer
'acaward. Many believe that the fact
that America enjoyed peace while all
other nations were torn with war viii
create a greater desire upon the part
of Europeans TO come here than ever.
All agree that the touris; travel from
this country TO Europe will be enor-
NOUS
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

The legislature doesn't seem to be
getting any nearer an issue on the
budget proposition than IL was the
day GOV. Sleeper's message was sent
in. II the legislature falls down upon
the budget proposition, there will be
resentment OF its action In evidence
all over the state because the people
have made up their minds that they
want the budget system applied te
state affairs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

Representative O'Brien in COM
munication TO last weeks Reporter
makes II plain that he will vote for a
bone dry bill; that IL has been his
conviction all along that bone dry
measure is what Michigan voters
voted for The Welfare Association
adopted resolutions asking that he
support bone dry law and Mr..
O'Brien's announcement sets all at
rest as 10 just where he will be found
when the roll call comes around.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
Property Was Insured.
CARD OF THANKS.

TO our many dear friends who so
kindly assisted us during our recent
bereavement we wish TO express our
sincerest thanks and gratitude.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Ross
and family.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

We are told that the South shore
road will not ask for an increase In
It's passenger rates. Really the mod
estv of this Canadian owned corpora
ton Is embarrassing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
Certain-teed Certai1-teed
Roofing

is the most efficient type of roof
ing for all kinds OF buildings.
For the sky-scraper a built up
roof of CERTAlN-TEED is
nowrecognized as the ideal roof.
For factories. especially where the
roof area is considerable, the light
weight, economy and long life OF
CERTAIN-TEED makes Il by tar
the most desirable type OF roof. For
garages, out-houses, farm buildings,
the economy, ease of laying and long
life make CERTAIN-TEED SUPER
Tor to any other. For residences
CERTAiN-TEED Slate Surfaced
Shingles arc artistic, light weight,
economical.
CERTAIN-TEED costs less to buy,
less to lay, and less per year OF life:
II is light weight, clean, sanitary and
fire retardant- Il will not dry out or
rust, and is absolutely weathcrtight.
CERTAIN-TEED is made in rolls,
plain and slzte surfaced; also m slate
surfaced shingles. Three thicknesses,
but only one quality--the best. Guar
snteed S, 10 or IS years, according
to thickness q, 2 or plY), but will
outlive the period of guarantee.
The long life of cERTAIN-TEED
i due 70 It's quality and the saturation
Of a special blend Of soft asphalts,
k-3f soft, and prevented from drying
ou., ~ cozttag Of harder asphalts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
\. MASSACHUSETTS HOME BURNED
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a lunch at Mr.. Bjorks house when
Mrs. Bjork saw the fiames-the War
shawsky home being located right
back OF the Bjork home. She called
fire" and the party OF dozen at once
went to the place. They opened the
front door and started to take out the
furniture and other property and when
IL became apparent that no water
would be had in hurry they re-
doubled their efforts so that before
the fire got into the main part OF the
house they had taken out every arti-
Gle OF value excepting the big heating
stove They stood debating IL they
should tackle that when the ceiling
fell and in the mix-up several OF them
were knocked down.
Hollow Hurt Badly.
AT the back OF the house X. p. Hol-
low was working to get out what
things he could when chimney fell,
knocking Mr.. Hollow down and in
turing him badly. Some OF the spec
tators happened TO see him fall and
one or two grabbed him and pulled
him out OF harms way. Mr.. Hollow
had been stunned by blow from
brick that hit him on the head and
had 10 be carried 10 his home where
medical attendance was summoned
and II was found that HIS legs were
badly cut up. One leg had cash
about four inches long cut into 1t be-
tween the knee and the ankle, the cut
going clean to the bone. The other
leg was badly skinned. Mr.. Hollow
has been confined to his home all week
as a result.
Another person injured was Ward
Gremore who was so badly burned
about the face that he had to have
medical attention.
Property Was Insured.
Mr.. Warshawsky had $4,000 insur-
ance upon his building and $1,000 on
the household goods. This total In
surance will not by any means COM
pensate him for his loss.
Nothing can be done towards recon-
structing the home until spring at the
earliest and Mr.. Warshawsky has
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
70 WHOM THIS CONCERNS:

Please return goods taken from M!
house during the FIRE. Bring In L
All. Healy's residence.
n. WARSHAWSKY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
Paints and Varnishes

are made by experts and mixed
by modern machinery. so that
every can exactly conforms 10
the expert chemists formula,
both as to ingredients and color
With modern facilities fer r:anufac-
turing full line of paints and varnish..
es, on a large scale; with unlimited
resources, and the extensive sales or
ganixation OF the Ccrtain-teed Pro-
ducts Corporation. costs are materially
reduced, and CERTAIN-TEED
Paints can be sold for less than good
paints usually cost.
The professional painter can not mix
his own paints and compete with
CERTAIN-TEED Paints any more
than the small shoemaker can COM
pete in price and style with the big
shoe factories. II is better, both for
the painter and the man who pays
for the Job, II the painter uses
CERTAIN-TEED Paint. All un-
certainty is eliminated, waste and
left-overs are avoided, and the quality
Is assured.
Besides, CERTAIN-TEED Paint is
guar nteed to give satisfaction. In
stead OF the painters guarantee you
have the guarantee of business which
has become the largest Of its kind in
the world, because il makes and sells
good goods at the lowest possible
price, and backs them with all OF
lis enormous resources.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
CARD or THANKS.

wish TO thank all those who as
sisted us during the FIRE.
n. WARSHAWSKY.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
New City in Michigan.

Within 60 days there will be new
city in southern Michiga. 1t will be
equipped with rail, water, light and
power facilities. From its water front
on Lake st. Clair powerful military
aircraft will soar over the bay to drop
bombs on floating targets. The scene
of this animation will be the drill and
training field of the American Flying
corps, formerly Joy aviation field,
about three miles east of Mt. Clemens
and 20 minutes by airplane fight from
Detroit
Work already is under way on the
extension of the Grand Trunk railway
from Mt. Clemens to the field. Within
a short time Detroit, Mt. Clemens
and other communities in that section
of Michigan will see airplane flights
daily.
Roads are being constructed, ground
cleared for the building of hangers
and barracks, stations provided for the
receiving of supplies, water and sew
erage systems being laid.
The selection of this field by the
government, together with the work
already done to manufacture airplane
engines of superior capacity is long
step toward the establishment Of a
new and vastly important phase Of the
automotive industry in Michigan.