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The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
invalid AMONG FIFTY
RESCUED FROM FIRt
Early Morning Blaze Drives Winston
Apartment Residents to Street.

Driven from their home early yes
Winston apartment, SlB Mount Pleas
ant street northwest, hfty women and
children were carried to safety by the
tiremcn.
When the firemen arrived on he
scene in answer to a telephone sum-
mons, the flames, which had originNted
in the basement, had gained consi'i-
cradle headway, a second alarm vas
sounded, bringing five engine cOmpan-
les and two trucks. After stubborn
fight lasting over three hours the fire
men succeeded in getting-the flames
under control.
Occupants of the sixteen suites,
scantily clad, shiVered before the
burning building until neighbors shell
tered them in the nearby residCI. ceE.
J. NJ. O'Neil. OF Truck No. E, car
ried Mrs. Emma MilIiken from her
sick bed. on the third floor. to an
adjoining apartment house. Her
daughter. Miss Nanette Milliken, was
also rescued.
Awakened by cries. Mrs. Estelle
NARROW. an invalid. was carried 10
safety by her son. J. Howard Mar
low.
1t is thought that the blaze oriEI-
mated in a pile of coal. An electric
cable enters the house neal the coal
and defective Insulation probably
caused the fire. The damage Is esti-
mated at 5000
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
AWAIT EXPLANATION
I OF Deferred CABLE
Relatives of Dead Soldier Desir,
Reason for Delay.

mo explanation has yet been vouch-
afsd. by the War Department of the
aso1th-long delay in reporting the
dsath Of Corp. Leo Osborne. the
Washington boy who died in France
january ..
ALTHOUGH the brothers of young Os-
borne have visited the War Depart
unsnt every day since they received
ne telegram last Sunday announcing
DER brothers death on January -,
fhey have not been furnished with
any reason or excuse for the thirty
ehffe days delay In informing the
Young soldiers relatives Of his death
IN France from erysipelaA No notice
|3f Osborne's Illness was given to his
tlstfves, although erysipelas 10 a dis
|esse which seldom proves fatal until
sevsral weeks have elapsed.
f7Hhes mother OF the dead soldier has
written to Capt. Bryant, Of the lesrd
|tlfsntry, to which Corp. Osborne be,
Ionged. requesting the particulars Of
esr sons death. a quick reply d an
|deipated.
Niss Florence whitaker. Of the
Naval Reserve, a cousin Of the young
|>eldier. has announced her intention
~ taking up the matter with her Con-
|<f>ssman unless an early explanation
|E the apparent slackness In Feporfing
-pfp. Osborne's death is Forthcoming
7ep War Department officlaly.
1 81.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
Canal USEFULNESS
To Be CONSIDERED
Joint Committee Named for InvesG-
cation Of Project.

A joint committee to be made up OF
representatives of the Washington
Chamber of Commerce and the Cum
berland chamber. will take up an in
vestigstion OF the possibilities for
transportation facilities offered by the
CHESAPEAKE and Ohio Canal. in The
near future.
President A. I.eftWich Sinclair, oi
the local body, has asked that the
committee on harborS and waterway,
OF which Charles A. Baker Is chair
man. act as the local representatives
on the committee.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
chamber Is scheduled for Tuesday
night. An address on the Return
Load" a cryptic term, understood only
by shippers, will be delivered at this
meeting by Mr.. Graham, of Buffalo.
Reports from committees are expected
and entertainment and luncheon will
be provided.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
WATERS
ADOPT RATES
FOR DISTRICT
Hotel Men Reach Agree.
ment on Salaries with
Servitors Of Food.

Unanimous Endorsement OF its COM
mittee and adoption OF an agreement
made. with the local Hotel Managers
Association was given at q mass
meeting Of the Hotel Walters Union
called last night to repudiate the
action Of the committee at Pythisn
Temple.
The agreement made by the walters
with the aid of the Department OF
Labor provides:
An. Increase in pay OF SO per
month, bringing the pay up to $40 per
monthYt hours OF labor limited to
sixty-three hours per week; fifty cents
per hour for all overtime work: one
full day of in every seven; recogni-
tion of the union.
Although the union Is recognized.
the agreement does not provide for
union shop" though the right to
persuade non-union walters to Join
the organisation Is admitted by the
Hotel Managers Association. The
contract will run for one year.
All grievances will be laid before a
joint committee representing the
union and the hotel managers. Should
this committee fail to settle II. the
matter will be laid before the Labor
Department for adjudication. The
decision Of the Federal conciliators
will be binding.
Never in the history of labor has a
union been able to make such progress
in so short a time.
The local union is part of the Hotel
and Restaurant Employees Interna-
tiohal Alliance and Bartenders' Inter
national League OF America, affiliated
with the American Federation Of La
Dor.
l. A. Sterne. business agent OF the
union, began its formation January I,
and charter was granted January ".
Nearly 100 hotel walters. all that are
in the city, are members.
Mr.. Sterne was chairman Of the COM
mittee which met with the hotel man
ayers and Department OF Labor con-
ciliators and obtained the agreement
Credit for the victory belongs to Mr..
Sterne. the meeting was told last
night by 4. c. Cavanaugh. interna-
tional organizer Of hotel walters. Sani-
tary clothes lockers. sanitary toilets.
and better food were demands made
by the men and granted by the hotels
marageTs. in addition to the agree
ment approved last night
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
JAIL BREAKER BACK,
BUT mot To STAY
Forsbrey Recaptured Soon After
Escape. But Defiant.

Auburn, y, Y. March S-"Yes, I've
got to SO back, but 1 am not going to
stay" defiantly asserted Raymond
Forsbrey, habituaI jail breaker as he
was bundled into a motor truck at
Locke, twenty-one miles SOUTH of here
today shortly after his recapture by
guards.
Forsbrey, 1t was learned. was not
assisted by any confederate after he
made his escape from Auburn prison
Thursday night He shivered all night
In barn four miles from the city
and in the morning stole an overcoat.
He begged for food at farm houses
and was taken for a tramp.
This morning he boarded a south
bound freight train. but the conductor
saw him and discerned the resem-
blance between the man and a print
ed picture. He wired to Auburn and
guards FASTENED to the freight by mo-
tor truck, catching Forshrey as he lay
In a coal car.
Nothing has been learned as vet as
70 who furnished Forsbrey with the
saws with which he filed the bars of
his cell
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
General Pershing Welcomes Ideas
From Anybody in His Command

ny C. c. LYON.
The Washington Herald Reporter
with Pershing's Army in France.
Copyright. 191S.)
with the American Army In France.
March 1O-Gen. Pershing came into
his. headquarters one morning recent
ly his face glowing with satisfaction.
COLONEL" he said to his Chief bf
Staff, that orderly of yours out thefe
is making a better soldier of me. !
never saw an enlisted man or an Of
ficer who could put SO much pep and
enthusiasm into a salute.
my, when that young fellow comes
to attention and salutes me every
morning 1 forget for an instant that
I am his commander-in-chief l pull
myself together, throw out my chest
him in being military"
Modest Man.
Gen. Pershingis known throughout
this army as being one of the most
modest men in it.
He has often declared that some OF
his best lunches come from men In
the ranks or from young officers with
whom he talks. -.
His time is precious. but he'll listen
to anybody who has anything worth
listening to. Everybody gets an at
tentive and sympathetic hearing from
him.
Everybody Is entitled to the best
attention can give HIM so long as
allow him to stay in my presence" he
told his chief of staff not long ago
A young officer no has been soldier
ing under him for the last five years
first in the Philippines. later in Mex
leo and now in France, describes this
side Of the general:
when went to the Philippines as a
lieutenant / was often rebufred BY
higher officers who said to me when
offered a suggestion: How can yoI
know anything about this subject
You're only a second lieutenant anc
too young
Gen. Pershing's presence and we fel
to talking about some military mat
ters and rather hesitatingly gave
my views.
Lieutenant no declared. 'you'v,
hit the nail on the head exactly
You've given me a fine idea and !
want to thank you for 1t. Come
in and see me any time you have
some more good suggestions
And" added the young officer
that same relationship exists be.
tween US to this day. When dis.
cuSs with him any proposition l fee
Just as free and unrestrained in ar
guing a point with him as 1 would
with an officer OF my own rank OF
lower, because l know the general
Is honestly trying to arrive at the
best solution OF every problem that
confrontS him"
Another young officer who is In
aviation was attached to the Per-
shinG expedition into Mexico in 1915
as a flier.
II used to fly over to the gen.
erals headquarters every evening
to report to him and after i had
finished he would always have me
sit down and talk aviation" he tells
He certainly had an inquistiv
mind! When We pulled out of Mex
leo | really believe he knew al
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
THE PERsHING SMILE.

much about he different types of
machines as I did. 1t was only IN
the actual handling OF a machine
that felt had II on him"
This trait OF Gen. Pershing-his
readiness to listen TO suggestions
from those under him-has caused
him to search his army for men who
are experts in particular lines.
Il want men as heads Of tho diff
ferent departments who know more
about their particular job than do.
Otherwise. ia always have to be tell
Ing them what should be done" he
declares.
One OF his classmates, now a gen.
eral In France. told me:
ITO my mind. the thing that has
made Gen. PeTshing the successful
military leader that he Is IL his won
derful faculty for taking propositions
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
SKILLED LABOR SOUGHT.

fesiilons tor civil engineers with
minimum salary of Sl,4oO are open
az the District ONCE of the United
states Employment Service, l4lO
ehnSylVania avenue, Many oppor-
.uhitles for unskiled workers and
ypists and stenographers also are
on hle the District once announced
iast night There is an urgent call
TOR 100 common laborers for bujId-
lng-eleaning work from the War
Department. Applicants for these
positions should sply at the District
omse Tomorrow morning.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10

that are presented to him. sitting them
down and adopting those that have
solid foundations under them.
"a cool head. Great force and flrm-
ness. decision based on cold facts.
and an utter absence 0f snap judg
ment and mushy sentiment-that's 5
Gen. Pershing"
The general has so organized his
work that practically the only men
it is necessary for him TO see are the
relatively few heads OF departments.
The rest of his time he has for Wis
iting his troops. Nothing pleases him
more than to hnd time to watch a
body of his troops go through their
training work.
Another chapter of the story Of
Gen. PershinE will appear In The
Herald tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-10
CARELESS, LOSES LIFE.

verdict Of death due to per-
sOhal carelessness was returned by
the coroner's jury inyestigat ting the
death Of John DUNCAN. 81 years, s54
+ street southwest. who was run
over by motor truck at Four
teenth and Water streets southwest
Friday afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
COUNTESS NAMES
NEW j. S. STEAMER

EEARNEY. y. J.. SEPT The
Pisve, a new 9.6OO-ton steamship.
was launched al the yards OF the Fed
eral ShipbuildinS Corporation here to-
DAY. She was chrisIened by the
Countess Mscchi d Ccllerc. wife Of
the Italian smbassd dor
Among those on The speakers pro-
gram at luncheon after The launch
ing were Count di Cellere and Gov.
Walter Edge. OF New Jersey.
Messages OF consrstUIation were
read at the luncheon from General
DisZ. commando or she Italian
armies: Charles W. Eliot. pre- ,ident
emeritus OF Harvard. and tho Rev pr
William - Manning. rector Of Trinii--
Church. New York
The keel Of tho riavo Wa laid in
March. The record for overhead rive;-
ing was made on this ship by Polish
workman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
MUST PROVE THEY
ARE INDISPENSABLE

Bankers. men in commercial en-
terprises, newspaper men, and other
engaged in similar occupations who
intend TO claim deferred classified
ton must be able to prove conclu-
siveIy TO the draft board that Their
particular business is absolutely
essential to the maintenance of the
military interests during the war
emergency and that the applicants
are necessary to the operation of the
enterprise, the provost marshal has
announced.
Americans Of draft age. who have
gone 10 France or Great Britain in a
civilian capacity, will be given the
opportunity OF enlisting with the
American army abroad. on appIica-
ton to their local draft boards. the
War Department has announced. II
the reEistrsnt fails 10 do this and IS
physically ft for military service he
will be indicted into the army in the
usual way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

Gum Sectional Bookcase. in fuT1et
oak finish. the most practical and
serviceable article to hold vrUr
books: Of hiEh-grade construction
and perfect finish. Four Sections.
tor and base. at S21 90
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
PRISON NEWSPAPER
PRAISES BUDDING

The work OF the Prisoners Relief
Society, and more particularly the
efforts OF President E. L. budding. are
The subject of an article OF apprecia-
lion in the current issue OF the star.
Bulletin" Sing Sings own paper.
Mr.. budding is directing the work
1T the Prisoners Relief Society from
his city. He has offices al 500 i;
street northwest. and from this head
Quarters the task OF rehabilitatinE re-
wonderful success.
In a recent address in the big su-
dience room of the Sing Sing chapel.
President budding pictured his own
carly trials after his release from
prison. He invited the confidence of
the men, and promised to place them
in secure jobs when released from
prison.
Strikes Home.
The address struck home Tho
aims of the Prisoners Relief Society
we're deeply impressed on Sing Sing
minds The occasion called forth an
appreciative editorial from the editor
NJ the "Star-Bulletin." This editorial
features the current issue of the pris-
on publication, and is run alongside
reprint of an editorial from The
Washington Times commenting on
Dudding's work in Transforming hu-
man weeds into useful plants.
Earl budding is engaged in saw
ing men," says the Sing Sing scribe.
He don't Just tell them to be good
and rely on prayer for salvation, and
then with a warm clasp of the hand
and an impressive benediction. walk
away and leave the poor sinner to
take care of himself. He won't desert
YOU, and you can't very well desert
him either if you have a particle of
sclf-respect
Through his great national organi-
zation Of practical people. and backed
by the philanthropic agencies OF
Christian Societies, a released pris-
oner is encouraged and protected I'M
til he is self-supporting and independ-
ent, and his new job made perma-
nent; while his restoration TO social,
civic, and industrial life has made our
country just that much richer-an as
set instead OF a liability
An Election.
Turning from contemplation of
the benefits to be derived through the
Prisoners Relief Society. Editor No.
$3.50 devotes several columns to the
Mutual Welfare League which had
recently held an election of officers.
These elections are semi-annual sf-
fairs. in which all members OF the
league participate.
The voting population OF Sing Sing
On July 20. 1918, was exactly 1.0l9.
OF this. number, slightly more than
one hundred men failed to exercise
their right of suffrage, but the others
took keen interest in the election.
Human nature isn't altered by a
lock and key or a policeman's club.
the editor comments. He further
challenges any similar body of men
for comparison on personal conduct.
liberal tolerance for the opinions %
fellow inmates, and the prompt &C
quiescence with the general verdict" !
An account OF a Christian Science (
lecture is given q prominent place
in this issue of the bulletin. A PRO |
found interest was manifested in
the lecture, according TO Dannemora
No. 1885 who reported" the event !
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08
FOE STARVES PRISONERS

Italy is shipping bread into Austria
through Switzerland TO tho relief Of
starving Italian prisoners ~ war n
Austrian prison camps. p dispatch to
rhe italian embassy ss-s.
Two trainloaGs OF bread will Z.
forward each week. according 70 the
Italian plans. The move was decided
as . result OF the frigntful physical
condition OF escaped and exchanged
prisoners who have returned TO Italy.
Rome cables referred to the arrival
from Austria yesterday OF 800 italian
war prisoners who had contracted
tuberculosis in \ Bohemian prison
lamp. The n1rn 6~olsrc5 that hunger
and i'l-trestn7e-l =ss :es9cnsih'. ~
Ire death or sky prisoners daily 81
their camp
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

TIE war requires the Iosn Of your
money. Buy War Savings stamps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-08

The famous Simmons" quality
beds-ot sll-steel construction in
olive enamel hnish: : II. size. with
large continuous post and filters
Simmons twin link band cdg q
springs assure comfor'.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
LAWS THREATEN
MARYLAND RACES
Conflicting Bills Are Now Be-
fore Governor,

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, April iS--Aa the re-
suit OF sensational disclosures at hear
ing held BY Governor Harrington on the
Prince Georges county racing commits
sion bill, II 'is doubtful whether the meas
ure will receive the approval OF the ex-
| ecutiye.
Two interesting fact were brought 70
hght. In the first place, II was discovered
that the racing commission bill contains
b provision which. II Insisted upon, would
erempt the Bowie track from The pay
ment OF the $3.50 a day license fee which
thb measure was suppose to impose upon
3an associations conducting race meet
lngs In the county,
lathe next place II was discovered that
In some way tho legislature passed an
E1pther bill which would prohibit betting
ipn races In Prince Georges county alto
neither The effect would he to put the
Bowie track out of business
A big delegation went before the gov
.brnor yesterday TO ask him TO sign the
faclng commission bill The party was
Ned BY NJ Hampton Magruder, who is
Spresident OF the corporation owning the
IBowie track
a Another delegation, It was said, will
DE here tomorrow to protest against the
thgning Of the racing commission meas
Nure.
Governor Harrington says that he does
4rot al oil relish the idea OF having two
sbllls before him, one licensing gambling
lin Prince Georges and the other cutting
Ia out He did not say what he Ia going
4 TO do when II comes time TO sign the
:. hill
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
WAGE EARNERS'
BANK TO OPEN
Loan Sharks to GET Real Com
petition Beginning Monday

The Industrial Loan and Investment
company, active competitor or the ma
tidn-wide Morris plan wage earners
banks, starts its money. loaning busi,
ness Monday morning al Room b in
the Arcade of the Terminal building
A client who wishes to borrow $50
pays an investigation charge OF 81 and
this company deductS the first years
interest, A, and hands him S45. Inter
est Is percent. II he says he Is bor-
rowing this money to pay up all the
creditors the $4S will satisfy, this bank
has him itemize his creditors and sees TO
Il he pays them on the day he receives
hi, loan. lie pays the bank back y a
week, if he receives his pay by the week,
$40 a month II he is paid by the month,
The security he gives is the endorse
ment of a fellow worker where he is
tiNpiu1Nu' lUt uhlih lNdkth llh AloRdni
character and earning capacity as the
basis Of borrowing" The maximum
sum this bank will lend is $500 and while
It will loan money,for wage garner 10
buy an automobile it will not loan
money on any other security except
proper note endorsements.
The board OF directors Of this bank
who are financing it are Oklahoma City
men, Russell B. Halliburton, OF Scott
Halliburton, president, Sidney Brock,
retired capitalist, vice president, resi-
dent manager, Elmer C. Trueblood
The bank here is one Of chain Of such
banks being established in the middle
west and the southwest with o. A.
Simmons as organizer. Other directors
are Ollie Wilson, secretary state fedora
ton of labor; w. {. Thomas, Kansas
City; Hubert L. Bolen, internal rev
enue collector this city, +. F.. Ander-
son, cotton merchant, II N. Walker, oil
producer W. H. Garside, manager for
Wilson ard company, Judge J. II
Everest
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
PLAYERS HURT
AND MONEY END
IS NOT SUCCESS
Managers AN2 Kicking and
Practice viii Be Ended,

Transforming trips. with American
saEuers battling National leaguefs In
'eries OF games aagsd before tank town
'anS. ere expected TO be a thing Of the
past this time NEXT season. Irs not
proving a good investment financially,
Ind worse than that. the training require.
ments OF teams playing these series are
Interrupted Both reasons arc sufficient
10 cause y change OF tactics nest spring
The first complaints have been heard
rom hf New YORK. Giants aud the
Cleveland Indians. scheduled Tor a Lrles
exhibitions together. Both "MuggHy"
hcoraw and Ice Fohl lnsilt that they
tould have spent moro proilt6hly the time
s%s e.,s ,SS S;sS IN. n sh0Sing Their wars %
TO Ispsin in camp until ne lac minute
Urieland doesn't seem oyeranrlous 10
witness rs league elubs In action this
spring The Griffs drew small crowds
for their three rsnss al Atlantis last
week. causing 'Psrduks' Fowler TO
sitS wa ths YANKEES in the iall srss along
the sa,tarn eoast, have yet TO attract
The Tigers and Reds transforming to.
gether, have not taAsed out many fans
70 see them. The Giants and Indians have
win not down that tho fans Of the south
reclne TO tSke seriously these spring e1-
.Sulse.
the leagues preventing much use Of new
ssy' s iyn ncf'sss 81 sas SssqSns 9S, y,I to
enus. They have about decided 10 train
for future triumphs ana let the treasure
chests take care Of themselves .".
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-13
Roll of Honor

Twenty-one recruits were accepted Al
the army recruiting station here up to
noon today They have been sent to the
training camp at Fort Logan, Col, Their
names and home towns follow:
Lawrence u Bregnan and Jesse O.
Parker oklahoma cityl hoy J ELAN,
Enid Clarence b. ,fsrdue, Wllbur'oni
Ford. Depew; Amos O. Wakefield, broken
Arrow Robert l.. RpsselL Julius c, Flvans
ana Ted ]. Harris, Tulsa Louis Culpsp.
per, Dryden; william c. King, Amber
irrie Crawford. AlsI; Arthur WhItford,
Ardmorei Charlie 10 Mofield, Durant
Luther l.. Cremeen, Pryor Ledgewood and
Royse n. Thomas, TlshomingoI Don
stobaugh, Mannsville; Lewis X Smith,
Baldwin. Georgia. BAD w. Jackson. Dem
yer. Col. and Albert O. Hawkins, 1hde'
pehdence, Kan,