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The Washington times., 1918-12-14
MANY CITIES SHOW
LABOR SHORTAGES

New York city. Boston. Philadel-
phia, Pittsburgh. Harrisburg, Akron,
Birmingham, Atlanta. Louisville. Bal
tfmore. Chattanooga. Memphis. Nor
folk, Lynchburg. Charleston. Wheeling
and Seattle were among the larger
cities reporting a shortage OF labor
this week.
A summary of the labor conditions
of the country obtained through the
Federal Employment Service noted
surpluses in some communities, but
largely the report ran that either the
supply equaled the demand or that
there were shortages. This report is
used as a basis for war contract can
cellations and for rehabilitation es-
Inmates.
Among the industries reporting an
increase in the employment of work
ers are the textile, food products, TO-
bacco manufacturing, paper and
printing, and MISCELLANEOUS industries
The reports show that some 1000
OF the country were using
today are employing approximately
/ .616.534. showing an increase of
1890 in the ranks of labor.
The iron and steel industry en-
pioyed 6T0.T6s workers last weeiCand
Is now employing 6S6.340, while the
leather products industries last week
employed 1o0.037 and Nor the week
ended today are using 99,1s1 workers.
All other industries show gains in the
number of men employed.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
MONTREAL STRIKERS WIN
POINT, RETURN TO WORK

MONTREAL, Dec. 14-MontresPs
thirty-three-hour municipal strike,
which was accompanied by serious
riotinS and mob violence, ended today
when striking policemen, firemen. en-
ginsers and incineration department
employees returned TO. work.
The strikers agreed to return. after
Chairman De Cary, of the sdministra-
tion commission, had agreed to re-
move Director Dremblay, his assist
ant. Arthur Mann and Chief Detect
i've Belanger are to keep their pres
ent positions.
The matter OF wages and hours will
be left, in a measure, to arbitration.
but the double platoon system has al
ready been granted the fircmcn.
The tramways strike, which was
proposed in sympathy with the CITY
employees, has been called off.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
LOCATE GRAVE OF
CAPT. C.P. HARRIS

The grave OF Capt. Charles p. Hsr-
ris. the only son Of Adjt. Gen. Charles
p. Harris, has been located, thus Civ
ing the adjutant. general the first
news of his son since he was su-
nounced among the missing in oo-
tober.
Captain Harris was woubSed in
June. but recovered. On october 20
he was severely wounded and taken
prisoner by the Germans. He was
last seen on a litter. carried by two
Americans. Since that time General
Harris has heard no more.
Information reached the war De
partment yesterday to the effect that
the two litter bearers who were car
ryfnE Captain Harris have been re-
leased from prison and found the
grave near the place where he was
wounded.
Captain Harris, the only son OF
Gen. c. r. Harris, was appointed to
West Point by Congressman Gordon
Lee OF the Seventh Georgia district
He graduated with honors, leading his
class the last year, which gave him
the choice of assignments in the
army. N.s
He asked to be appointed to the
First Regiment OF Engineers, going to
the front. He was the youngest cap
tain in the army at the time
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
Sheriffs Wife Runs
Down Burey Band Of
Burglars in Street

LEWISTON, Pa, Dec. 14.-Mrs-
NJ. A. Davis, wife Of Sheriff Davis.
apprehendedt the four men charged
with breaking into the large
Logan & Co. store, in Burnham-
With the help OF two TRUSTEES
from the. jail, she ran down the
alleged robbers on the street near
the Jail. The woman. without any
assistance, hustled two of them
from the street into cells in the
county prison, while. the TRUSTEES
took the other two into custody.
It Is alleged the defendants
stole raincoats, shoes, jewelrY,
etc. from the store and also bur-
glarfzed a number of homes in
Burnham. James and Kenneth
Moore, and James Francis Tulley.
all of Burnham, are charged with
the burglaries.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
W. C. C. S. TO GIVE OPERA
FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS

The "Pirates OF Penzance." a Gill
bert and Sullivan opera, is the first
OF a series of musical events to be
presented by the War Camp Com
munity Service departments OF opera,
concert and oratorio. This opera will
be given at s p. m. next Thursday at
the large theater at st. EliZabeth's,
for the entertainment OF returned
soldiers.
The opera will be under the aus
pices OF the Y. NJ. c. A.. through Dr.
Daniel Lorenz. 1t also will be pre-
scented several times in the city at
dates to be announced later. II is
produced under the direction OF Ed
GUARD Albion. with c. Z. Christiani
as conductor OF the orchestra.
The cast consists OF Martin Rich
ardson. tenor, OF the army song lead
ers: Gladys Price, soprano: Richie
MacLean, Elizabeth Meininger. Clara
Young. Priscilla Slaughter, Vivian
Matson. Harlan Randall, Edwin CAL
low and Ambrose A. Durkin.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
AGED WOMAN SAVED BY
DARING SLIDE TO GROUND

Mrs. AnseIine KinEsbury. sixty-five
years old, had a narrow escape from
death yesterday when she was trap
ped in her room on the second floor
of a burning house at 1872 Park road
northwest. The house was destroyed.
Mrs. Kingsbury climbed from her
window to the roof of the west porch
and was rescued by William Werigh.
of 1122 Eighth street northwest, who.
after climbing to the porch roof, slid
down post with Mrs. Kingsbury on
his back.
The fire was discovered in rear of
the second floor by Mrs. Mary John
son, who conducts a roominE house.
After warning the few roomers who
were there Mrs. johnson ran to the
street and sounded the alarm. On
opening the door Mrs. KinKsbury
found the walls and floor of the hall
in flamss. Running to her window
she climbed out on the porch.
Flames were burning through the
slate roof when the firemen arrived.
A defective fiue is believed to have
been responsible for the blaze. Dam
age is estimated at $4,000, fully COW
cred by insurance.
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congress TOPRODE
ALL0TMENTS DELAY

q ~
Searching Congressional investiEa-
tion OF delay n forwarding allotments
to soldiers dependents. Is in prospect.
Stirred by pathetic appeals from de-
pendents. who, In some eases. are suf-
fering hardships because or failure to
receive allotments, members OF both
houses declared today some way must
be found to remedy this condition
Immediately. A resolutions OF inquiry
has been. framed for introddction in
the Senate early next week.
Coupled with the delay In paying
allotments Is the question OF delay IN
paying the soldiers. themselves. In
some instances, both OF SOLDIERS and
dependents, no money has been re-
eelved Tor five months. Senator'S said
today they have been informed in let
ters appealing for their help.
As fast as the appeals come In. they
have been taken up with the War
Risk Bureau. but exrept In a. few
cases. no relief has resulted. Senator's
declared. Members OF the Senate
Military Affairs Committee have re-
peatedIy raised the question At their
weekly conferences with War Depart
ment officials.
The resolution Of investigation. II
will point out that the
War RISK Bureau appears to have an
adequate number OF employees TO talka
care OF its business: that the money.
to pay the aliotmentS has atlail times
been available, and win demand re-
port explaining TO congTess why the
bureau has been unable to keep aiIot-
ments moving with reasonable
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
G. W. U. SOCIAL LIFE
WILL BE REVIVED

Social life at George Washington
University. temporarily interrupted
by the war. win be fully revived by
the end of the Christmas holidays. ac-
cording to the prediction OF officials
Of the university.
The fifteen national Greek letter
fratsrnities represented at the uni
rersity are planning elaborate festivi-
ties-for Christmas week.
The four, sororities at the university
are arranging for numerous theater
PARTIES, card parties, dances, suppers,
teas, and receptions.
The, meas and women's glee clubs,
the university orchestra the dramatic
oeesnization, the literary club, and
Gks eoun1leSs other stndent organiza-
tteas are prepertng TO resume their
aetlvities within week or two.
The University Hatehet. weekly stu
dent publIcetion. probably will be re-
issued within a short time.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
NAVY TO TRYF|RST
CROSS SEAS FLIGHT

BALTIMORE, Dee. 1.-THE frst at
tempt OF airmen to cross The Atlantic
will IN all probability be made by an
American naval airmsn.
The first authentic revelation Of the
American navy's plans was brought to
Baltimore by officers who few in
seven hydroplanes which lowered for
hours over the battleships, chasers
and destroyers here for the Southern
Commercial Congress.
They came from Hampton Roads,
Va. In the attempted flight across
the sea, which the officers say will
be made in the near future, the ma
chine will probably not carry more
than five or six persons.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
BANDITS KILL NEW YORK
CASHIER, ESCAPE IN TAXI

NEW YORK. Dec. 14-Bsndits kill
ed the cashier OF the Brooklyn sav-
InKs Bank and wounded the paying
teller, and escaped in taxicab with
$4,000 loot yesterday IN one OF the
boldest daylight robberies in New
York police history.
After shooting up the bank. the
bandits backed out OF the door,
jumped into = waiting taxieab and
dashed away. firing at pedestrians
from both sides OF the car.
The car broke down in front Of
Hamburg avenue police station There
the highwaym4n separated and e.
capped with the money.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
FIFTH LOAN SLOGAN IS
LETS FINISH THE JOB"

ATLANTIC CITY. n j.. Dec. IA
Let's finish the job" will be the
slogan for the fifth Liberty loan. it Is
announced here. The decision was
reached at the national meeting OF
publicity and sales directors. who will
aid in the next loan campaign.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
MEDAL FOR GEN. MARCH

The distinguished service medal has
been conferred upon Chief OF Stan
March by Secretary of War Baker.
General Pershing recommended Il.
declaring Msrch's services both at
home and abroad had been of ines
timable value to the country.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
AMERICAN WARSHIPS
IN CONTROL AT P0LA

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 14-An Amer
ican squadron has arrived at PoIa and
taken over the control OF the city and
harbor. according to the Lausach Cor
respondence Bureau.
Jugo-Slav vessels in the harbor
hoisted the American flog.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

At this. time autoists are wonder
ing what the winter has in store for
them, and their thoughts turn to
frozen radiators and how TO avoid
them. They are in many cases
driven to distraction by the many
advertised curealls. The safest plan
is to consult your accessory dealer
and be guided by his advice. He has
large variety of other things he
would like TO sell you from time to
time and cannot afford to advise you
wrongly and lose your trade thereby.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
MlNisTER FRoM oMsk HERE.

NEW YORK. Dec. I'm. Matchu-
sin, said to be q minister of the Rus
stan anti-olshevik government. ar
lived here today from ArohangeI on
the5Steamer Westgambo. He is going
to Washington.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
GRAVEURE SINGS
INMYST|C TONES

The mystic meaning Of songs, in
mystic tones that search out these
nneAnihks, Is the unique and entirely
indtvidnaI contribution to this form
Of music that Louis Graveure puts
into = song recital And in his pro-
gram. which stands out for beauty
and content, in the fourth concert OF
the, Ten Star Series, presented by T.
Arthur Smith at The National The
ater yesterday afternoon, he had the
assistance of Bryceson Treharne who.
as accompanist, was in perfect unity
With the singer, creating tone pic
t1fes and tone color throughout this
deiishtfui concert.
With Mr.. Grayeure truly ''the songs
the thing" This baritone has a
voice of unusual beauty and his sing
ing is with such absolute ease that
Id seems to tune his vocal chords and
awake from them the quality he
needs much. as one uses the strings
ot violin. From high voice Of almost
tenor 5briTli6ncy to rich low voice, 1t
IS remarkably even and smooth in its
nows and his song-stories have a
wealth of Imagination. employing an
intinites variety In soft quality, but
z1so viriIe spirit that rises to high
hdfiior when he wishes this mood.
and his diction-it is something to
e1sulatel
TIrIIlfy and Tenderness.
There were gypsy songs Of Dvorak.
.srhe Mist" was full of this meaning
in tone with its atmosphere. and then
Tune the Strings" danced in gayl
yfrfle spirit, while rarely has a more
ineffabIe tenderness been put into thel
ssones Ny Mother Taught Ne" that
he, had to repeat.
or the French. songs. that of Cesar
FEancl< was color-landscape in
tone Les cloches du soir" had sad
ness in their chimes that sounded IN
sofetst tone, then rose triumphant,
and faded away again. While the
ESyety of the serenade, "J'ai dit aux
etofies,y demanded g repetition.
In all OF these songs the piano
piayed a distinctive part, and this
rare artist IN accompanying was also
composer in a group Of Shakespeare
songs. the most compelling of which
wasSfhe hufnorously dramatic concept
IN the fantasy of night, his .'Tu-whit.
tH-wnoo."
Nay over-SendmentaIiEe.
A group of Arabian songs arranged
bz Salvador Daniel held the charm
ing oriental transition from major to |
nuiSior, in whieh.th surety and the
suavfty of Mr.. Graveure's intonationl
made them fdoubly effective.
There may be q tendency to over-i
soutimentalize in this singer-but 1t
Is done so beautifully! His Sylvia"
Of Obey Speaks is quite unforgettable |
This and the 'Leprechaun," anotherl
f6fry-tale Yhimsy, had also to be re-
peated.
For encores. Mr.. Graveure gave
Pleading" Of Elgzr. my Menagerie'l
yFsyi Foster, up Hill' by Bryceson
Yrebtrne. aFIer Rose" by Coombs. and |
sT6nanny Lad" One loves the human |
ity Of the father-love in Mr..
GfaFeure's Tommy Lad"
J. MACH.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
PRESIDENTS SHIP BACK SOON.

BREST. France, Dec. 14.-The
steamship George Washington will
return to the United States immedi-
ately. Her crew is expected to reach
home before Christmas.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
SEARCH FOR BANDIT
.HALTEDCUPD'SCAR

FREDERICK, Nd. Dec. A.
How Flag Lieut.. Charles FeIlowes
Gordon, OF the H. NJ. s. Warrior. the
Vanderbilt honeymoon yacht" and
Miss Sara Price Collier, his nancee.
were arrested as suspected bandits
in Frederick county, has been re-
vealed as a result OF the publication
OF their romance in the magazine
section OF The Washington Times on
December 1.
Lieutenant Gordon and Miss Price.
beautiful heiress to the millions of
her father, the late Price Collier, OF
New York and Tuxedo, who are en-
gagged to wed December "a. were re-
turning in an automobile, with q
party of friends from q dinner at
Rose Hill Manor. near Frederick,
when the arrest occurred last October
"a. 1t was this way:
At a. m. that morning the night
clerk OF the New City Hotel was held
up at the point Of a revolver by two
registered guests and the hotel safe
was robbed Of 81 900. The alarm was
spread that the bandits had made
their escape In an automobile.
Fires At Machine.
At New Market, seven miles east Of
Frederick. oTicer Raymond Frizzell
saw the headlights OF an approaching
automobile. He stepped to the side
of the road and signaled the driver
70 stop. The driver swung the car to
the other side OF the road, evaded the
officer, put on more speed, and van
ished. Frizzell. believing the machine
carried the bindits. fired after II.
Then he telephoned to officers along
the road to Washington and Balti-
more.
In something less than an hour
word camel from Gaithersburg that
q machine answering to the descrip-
.tion OF the one fired at by FrfzzeII
had been halted and would be held
until Frizel1 could arrive.
Thought oRIeer Bandit.
At GalthersburE FrizzelI found the
occupants of the machine were Miss
Collier and Lieutenant Gordon, a
number OF Washington society won--
en-. and several officers from the
Warrior.
Frizzeli routed out the watch on
the Warrior by telephone and got
confirmation Of the story. Then he
released the party.
Lieutenant Gordon and his compan-
ions explained that they had ignored
the officers hail at New Market be-
cause they thought It was a hold<up.
Their suspicion. he said, was
strengthened when they heard the re-
volver shots.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

Thrift stanps bought for yourueIe
or youE ehiIdren eultivnte tAe,. right
spirit. -
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

The all-wise prophet who in 1917
predicted the complete downfall of
the automobile. industry is destined
to have the jolt of his life.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

The Ford car was nicknamed over
seas as the bulldog Of the service. "
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

:. Correct knowledge of tire infla-
tion is like getting money from home
-an to the good.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14
WOUNDED ) HOURS |
BEFORE ARM|ST|CE|

Here is the story of the last week
the American troops spent in the
trenches as told by Sergt. Homer Z.
Greenfield. son of Charles L. Green
field, of 124 Maple avenue, TakomA
Park, D. C. Sergeant Greenfield was
wounded in the last five hours Of
hghting. He also tells the story OF
his trip in an ambulance from the |
front line trenches to the hospitals :
in the rear. Here II is:
"Well, toward the last the peace
talk came. For two days we heard
nothing but peace. Daily we cap
tured an increasing number OF Ger
man prisoners. Each day cutters left
the Germsn trenches and marched |
without arms into our lines ready to i
surrender. They said IL was all over. |
Finally definite information from
headquarters came that a council was
to meet to discuss an armistice.
"FiEht Like He'll"
Everyone was talking peace and
getting careless when orders came
from headquarters. They reached usi
like this: Cut out all peace talk and
fight like hell Well, we did fight
like hell. The order was taken with
spirit and obeyed. although I was not
there until the finish, I sure know
1t went to the end. 'Tis usually bad
to think of death in the last hours
OF the war, but know hundreds
and hundreds of Americans were KILL
ed and permanently wounded in the
last twenty-four hours-I was myself.
Finally we obaitned newspapers. They
were dropped into the trenches in
bundles They told of the aruoistfcel
terms and predicted. an end OF the
war within several days wasf
wounded on the 10th, just few hours
before the end. ~
Fought to Last secspd.
p, They took me to the rear while
the men, at the front fought like hell
until the very last minute. I was
laid down on a cot in front Of a
Red Cross tent. There were at least
a hundred tents near me. 1 had
been gassed and shot. Lying on the
cot could not move. Then q warn
ing reached us. 1t was the alert
Every light went out. Bombs drop
ped in every direction from the Hun
airplanes. Across the tent tops was
a huge Red Cross. 1t was
only a few hours left. for the end OF
the fghting-but they continued to
bomb. Finally IL was over. was
put into an ambulance and brought
back to Bordeaux. The ride was ter
rible. We went over the she'll holes,
bumps and every obstacle that could
be on the road, There were
four In the machine. All OF US were
willing to die rather than finish the
ride. But we finished and are now
safe in a hospital"
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

1t is passing strange that in these
days Of autocracy's downfall the
ruler Of traffic at Seventh and H
streets should be @King."
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

Turning q. corner at 20 to 80 miles
an hour is equivalent to 200 miles Of
straightaway tire wear.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

When is a ear not cart When
the other fellow makes it.
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

This column is devoted to the in
terest Of the autoist. All questions
as to care and upkeep, engine trou-
bles, tours, etc., will be cheerfully
and fully answered by an expert.
Questions must reach this office
not later than Thursday to insure
issue in current week. Address all
communications care Automobile Ed
itor Washington Times, giving in
itials OF inquirer for index purposes.
If your car is in trouble on the
road and you need a tow or assist
anee, avail yourself of The Times
Auto \ Emergency Service. It is
yours for the asking. See notice on
this page.
Il is better to have insurance of
any kind and not need it than to'need
it and not have it.
Indications point to a new slogan
for manufacturers: "Up to the high
est standard; down to your price"
When is a ear not cart When
the other fellow makes it.
Turning a corner at 20 to 80 miles
an hour is equivalent to 200 miles Of
straightaway tire wear.
1t is passing strange that in these
days Of. autocracy's downfall the
ruler Of traffic at Seventh and H
streets should be @King."
. Correct knowledge Of tire infla-
tion is like getting money from home
The Washington times., 1918-12-14

Indications point to a new slogan
for manufacturers: "Up to the high
est standard; down to your price"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-25
Cabinet Members to
Testify In Trials
E Associated Prrss.)

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Feb. 35.-Two
members of President Wilson, cabinet.
William Jennings Bryan and RJbindrgul~
Tagore. an Indian poet. will be- ~ubpocuacd
a. testify for the defense of thirty-nnc per-
>un~ charged with con~p rary IN fomcnt w
revolution against British rule IN India.
\ wa~ announced today I'm Ram Chandra.
the principal Hindu defendant. The cabi-
net members are Secretary at States Lam
sing and Postmaster General Burlp~on
There l. some question whether the cabi-
net members wi hc called a. witnesses.
but Chandra said I'M effort vii ~ made
to obtain their dispositions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-25
Shooting Affray In Cafe
Is Narrowly Averted

An affray that held serious po--llHliilc~
of blooJ he'd occurred I'm the lIou-ton
Cafe. on Twelfth street Saturday Hiirn
noon. According To reports NJ thc "r-
currencc given IN civil and military po-
lice Officers the trouble grew out "f an
attempt f. drink beer in the restaurant.
Officers say three ~oldier-. appa-
rently intoxicated. went into the cafe ear
rying several bottles Of beer with them,
ordered lunch and unwrappcd the beer.
Military police Officers intertcrrd amt N
the affray which followed the officers
were di~arlned and severely handled.
Deputy Sheriff Barnes wa, sent Tor ana
the soldiers announced that they would
di~arm him and - Mr.. Barnes -ay~.
started forward. Mr.. Barnes reached Tor
his pistol. but before he could draw ii.
other soldiers ntcrfered and restrain
ed their comrades The men We're taken
to the guard house at Fort Brown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-25
Registration Of
Mechanics Urged

DIR. :. II. Bell. county registration Off
Ger for the United State~ Federal Service
Reserve. has received communication
from III. MI Lewis of Sin thyillc asking
that the registration MI men in Cameron
county ~ '-pceded up." The registration
in the reserve opens the door III uppurtuu-
ily tor government service ~ many men
of special qualifications.
The war department industry l. in need
ut men Of special mechanical and technical
training and i- anxious ~ obtain them
through the medium MI the reserve. I'LL en-
planning the reserve and if- object Mr.
BaNIi-- states that i'll drawing men from
the reserve the government viii not take
men from industries essential Ia the con-
duct of the war and will not. when avoid
able. draft men from the non ~cntia iu-
dU~trie~. The government hope ~ tim it-
rcVuir, mcnt~ M much W. possible from thc
rank ui the unemployed. Specially puIIi-
fled men may register with DrARai.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-25
OFFICERS BOOST SINGING.

PHILADELPHIA. Pu.. Feb. 15.-'Ghp
singing NJ popular SONGS hy American -uI-
der uu active duty "o,cr there" j. ad-
Nocaicd hl their superior officers. accord-
ln. tn /; United Static marine u-. returned
from France. lIr drrIarr- th:tt most of
ihr popular song hii- ut rhc duy urr tu-
mIIIur tu thc troops u thr trenches aud
that they sing them at every opportunity.
'Nn-iu- soldier -rruud nature"
sand The marine. "lt drive away loncii-
nc~~ and hc.p~ to cnlivcu tine spirits of the
boy. The soldier vino cam pick banjo
m guitar i- welcome rumrado m amy
camp, nui only tu thc enlisted men, hu,
tu thc uiI rtr- Y- WrII.