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The Washington times., 1918-01-17
TEACHER SHORTAGE
CAUSES WAVING
OF EXAMINATIONS

A crisis was reached in the public
school system today when the Board
OF Education waived competitive ex-
aminations for teachers.
This, school officials believe, is the
last possible action to meet the un-
precedented teachers shortage here
with the emergency appropriation bill
providing for raises in teachers sala-
ries pending in Congress and with
experienced teachers deserving the
public schools by the score, there Is
little left for the school authorities
to do. II speedy and favorable action
Is not very soon taken by Congress
on the bill providing for teachers
raises. many lower grades in the Dis
may be consolidated.
The request for the waving OF
competitive examinations for teachers
was made by superintendent Of
schools Ernest L. Thurston and unani-
mously adopted BY the Board of Ed
ucAtlon.
The last competitive examination
held for school teachers was a fall
ure. After more than 200 inquiries
had been made. a date was set for a
competitive examination. About
thirty days notice was given, but
when the appointed time for the ex-
animation came, only four applicants
were present.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
c. v. j. MAYBUY
ANOTHER LOT TO
ExTENDPROPERTY

Negotiations now are under way for
the purchase by george washingtoa
University Of the lot at the northwest
corner Of Twenty-frst and C streets
northwest. The university has just
leased for 1--WE years the adjoining prop
sfty. moi G street. and The university
authorities are desirous Of acquiring the
corner lot for the planting. Of flowers.
trees. and shrubbery TO beautify the
locality The lot Is twenty-five feet
wide. Its purchase would give the uni
versity a plot Is by ITO feet on the
corner.
Although the premises 210t G street
have been merely leased for i've years.
tbe university has an Jption on pur-
chasing the property UP until the sx-
piratlon Of that period. and this par-
chase unquestionably will be made. The
building. a three-story brick structure.
has been ren1odeled and now - being
occupied by the university. Offices of
the president and secretary OF the uni
vsrsity are on the second floor. Class
rooms are on the first floor and on the
third floor are drawing rooms.
The negotiations aiming at the puT-
chase Of the corner lot are IN the line
with the univefsity's policy to beautify
all lie property. An attractive campus
has been arranged IN the rear Of the
arts and sciences department building.
M @ street The proposed garden ad-
Joining the administration building -
feature designed to enhance the attrac-
tiveness Of the neiahborhood-
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
FIGHTERS CIVIL
RIGHTS BILL TOBE
PUSHED IN SENATE

Pressure for the passage OF the sol.
diers and sailors civil rights bill was
renewed today by Administration
supporters in the Senate at the re-
quest of Secretary OF War Baker.
The bill was passed by the House.
but,was blocked in the Senate in the
closing days OF the last session. IT'S
effect would be to stay all legal pro-
ceedings in which men in the United
states. fighting forces are involved
until their terms Of service have ex-
pircd.
THE bill is intended to place our
soldiers in a state of mind where
they and their families will be re-
lieved from the anxieties which fol-
low legal complications at home to
which they cannot give their atteH-
ton" Secretary Baker explained.
"Men who owe money, men whose
families are likely to be embarrassed
by inopportune pressure from credi-
tors, even for trifiing sums, cannot
be expected to have the same sort of
freedom OF mind as II they were re-
lieved from that sort of stress. Men
who have claims they would wan to
press against others, but who are
absent overseas, may find themselves
embarrassed by the statutes Of limita-
tions running against them; or essen
tial testimony may not be able to be
presented. All this sort OF proceed
ings would be postponed by this bill,
both where the soldier would be
plaintiff. and where he would be de-
pendent"
Hearings upon the bill will be re-
opened By q subcommittee of the Sen
ate Judiciary Committee tomorrow.
Senator Reed will continue to oppose
the enactment of the measure on the
ground that IL will do more harm
than good "since merchants, knowing
that they will have no legal recourse
II bills are not paid. will refuse credit
to the families of men in the service
of the United States"
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
Gage Kaiser, StarVe Him.
Proposes Hun Who Was
Struck 0rce By Emperor

BALTIMORE, J u. I'll would
put the Kaiser in a cage and
starve him 10 death as he is caus-
, ing Germany TO be starved" Peter
Becht, a German, declared here
, today.
Beeht came TO this country
twenty-sevsn years ago. he said,
after the German Emperor had
struck him across his hands and
injured his thumbs because he did
not like the way he held the reins
of his horse while n member of
the Stuttgart cavalry IN 1885.
Beoht was Questioned yesterday
by the police rs to ri snatufal-
iSation papers. He showed his
first papers and q receipt for his
second papers. He served three
years In the German army. but
has no love for Germany nor her
rulers, he says.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
us. DETECTIVES
SEEK Won PAPEN
INBUENOS AIRES

BUENos AIRES. Jan. 1T.-Ameri-
can detectives here today are con-
Quoting a search for Capt. Franz Won
Papen. former attache OF the Ger
man embassy at Washington. who is
reported to have been at the head of
the plot to foment strikes and dis
turba .es in Argentina. 1t Is sig
nificsI.I that general strikes haye
been prevalent since he was reported
to have reached here last June. The
American agents are receiving the
cooperation OF the local police.
1t was reported last September that
Won Papen. in fhe capacity OF chief
general staff officer OF a division.
was holding one Of the sectors on the
Somme front. against which the en-
envy, was launching their heaviest at
est, 49, -
Announcement il madeS here. that
the fdreigA office will today receive
as distinguished tourists and not as
a formal mission the visiting Next
can delegation. among which Is Louis
Cabrera. former Mexican represents
tive to the United States q
The Washington times., 1918-01-17

captains commission he held was
with the volunteer forces.
RColonel Sims is forty-nine years
old and the treasurer of the Capital
Traction Company.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
WASHINGTON FULL
Of WIRE PULLERS,
PASTORDECLARES

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-washington
is full OF wire pullers, all intent upon
one purpose-that Is, getting a slice
of the juicy Melon said the Rev.
Charles +. Jefferson at the Broadway
Congregational Tabernacle. Ths
speaker had just returned from a two
month tour of the Southern training
camps.
MY tour proved to be of inestim-
able benefit to me-" he said. what /
saw and heard made n deep mark
upon my mind and heart that I will
remember as long as live. The mill
tary world is indeed a wonderful one.
IL is a mans world. Everybody Is
young anu there are no gray hairs or
bald heads"
The minister said that he stopped at
Washington on his way home and
found that only a small fraction of
progress has been made. Scandal, he
continued, IL being unearthed every
day, and he thought il would be
small wonder IL the American people
became cynics. He said that the coun-
try was paying too much attention
to the wounded heel and TOO little at
tention to the head of the giant"
1.-THE United States" he went on. ais
nothing but a cripple, just as every
other nation Is, and in this the Chris.
tian church is no exception. Do not
allow yourselves TO be discouraged
because OF the recent Washington dis
coveries. There IL no reason for US
TO hang our heads. for things Will all
be adjusted before long. Our great
country will not prove recreant In this
great hour OF trust, but will go on
and reach her goal.
Two hundred thousand OF young
men have given me tremendous power
fresh assurance that ultimate vic
tory is certain. Now, then, do not pay
too much attention to the wounded
heeln
The Washington times., 1918-01-17

sound. This rule, they declare, would
never have been ordered into effect
If Mr.. McAdoO had had the advice OF
an experienced shipping man. The
railroads, they declare, are not well
satisfied with the rule which retards
rather than eXpedites the clearing OF
the car congestion.
Shippers of the country, through
their various organizations. have
pledged to Director General McAdoo
their cooperation in making Govern.
ment control of the railroads a sue
cess. but they insist that il cannot be
q success If the shippers who pay
the railroad bill are not given a place
in the sun.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
BEGINS LIFE SENTENCE
FOR KILLING HIS WIFE

wACSEON, Ohio, Jan. 17.-Fred-
erick Lehman today began serving a
life term at the State penitentiarY for
the murder of his wife. lie wal ar
rested at her grave several weeks
ago. His conviction was obtained OF
the ground that his motive was tina;
he loved another woman, the wife OF
q boyhood companion.
On the morning OF September 16
last, Grace Lehman was found by her
neighboTs murdered in her bed. Leh-
man claimed that three robbers at
tackled the pair. killed the woman,
shot him, and bound him with ropes
and escaped.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
ADVERTISEMENT
stomach UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause Take
d.. Edwards Olive Tablets
ADVERTISEMENT

Thafs what thousands Of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead Of
taking tcnicS or trying % patch up .
poor digestion they are atacking the
real cause of the ailnent clogged
liver and discfdefed bcwelS
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver IN soothing. healing way.
When the liver and bowels are per.
forming their natural functions away
goes Indigestion and stomach troubles.
II you have q bad taste IN your
mouth tongue coated. appetite poor,
lazy, don't-care feeling, no ambition of
energy, troubled with undigested food4
you should take Olive Tablet4 The
substitute for caloneL
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets aro q
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil. You VIII know than By thar
olive color. They do the work without
gripping. cramps OF pain.
Take one or at bedtime for quick
reilef, 90 you can eat what y0u ike.
a. ~ - - ~ hox. An druagista
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
FREIGHT TRAINS NOW
use HELL GATE BRIDGE

NEW YORK. Jan. 17.-Freight trains
are being operated today for the FIRST
time over the Hell Gate bridge route.
y more direct line for traffic is OBJ
tained from New England through New
York City to the south and southeast
and the move, which is a war measure
is expected TO prove OF material value in
relieving freight congestion.
The bridge was opened in March OF
last year. and since that time only pas
senger traffic has been operated over it.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
U.S.. CLERKS DANCE AT
PAN-AMERICAN BUILDING

The Pan-American Union and John
Barrett. its director general. were
ia GREET popularity today with hun
dreds OF Uncle Sans war workers,
following a reception last night at
the Pan-American building for clerks
of the Council of National Defense.
fuel administration, food administra-
ton, and gun division Of the ordnance
bureau.
Mr.. Barrett, Francisco J. Yanes. as
sistnnt director, and Mrs. Yanes. re-
ceived the guests on the main floor.
From o'clock until II o'clock there
was dancing in the ballroom on the
second floor, followed by two acts
from EeitlT's Theater.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
RAILROADS CAN SAVE
BY SCIENTIFIC METHODS

Railroads can make vast savings in
fuel by the adoption Of more scientific
methods of firing and Of supervision,
an announcement made today by. the
Bureau Of Mines. Department Of the
Interior. indicates.
The bureau makes public q report
submitted by the New York. New
Haven and Hartford, showing that 1t
had saved q total OF S1,3T9, 26s In its
coal bill for the year 1917 by its cam
paign of conservation. as
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
No Feast-No Famine

THUS, if you will think it over, you will see that
! what Armour is really doing for you Is to equal
iEe the national food supply both the country
and the seasons that nothing will be lost-so there
will not be glut at period of the year and pro-
hibitively high prices at another.
If you will consider the facts carefully, you viii find
in them the reason why for assured quality always,
it will pay you to ask your dealer for Armours food
products. -
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
BEGINS SENTENCE FOR
KILLING DEPUTY WARDEN

/ ATLANTA. Jan. 11.--Dlmiter Pop
of. a Bulgarian. convicted in Federal
court here of the murder Of DR.. James
r. Brock, deputy warden. today began
serving a life sentence at the Federal
prison here. The jury returned a
verdict OF murder in the first dgree
without capital punishment" DR..
Brock was killed on December %.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
TWO KILLED WHEN
AIRPLANE FALLS

W. MiNEoLA.f Eel. jan. hE.-fhe bod
les Of Harold Rlakslsx. an aviator.
and Edward Hieginss fhs Inechani-
clan. were taken today TO Flushing.
n. Y. their home, where interment
will take place. They were killed
here yesterday when BlakeIey's mill
tary biplane fell to the ground from a
height OF 200 feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10

Two men who were lost on the Tus-
cania were trail hitters" at the Billy
Sunday services In Washington; two
more who were aboard and were res
cued also walked up the sawdust trail
at the meetings.
Evidence of this fact has just reached
Washington in an unusual way.
In a recent mail there came to DR..
Paul r. Hickok. religious work direc-
tor of the Y. NJ. C. A. war work council
for the Washington district two letters
One was from a pastor in Montana, an
other from a clergyman in an eastern
city The letters were almost identical
in content They told how men from
their cities had been stationed at
American University. how they had pro-
fessed the Christian religion at the
Billy Sunday meetings, and how they
had been placed IN communication with
the pastors who wrote the letters when
the card records of their profession had
been referred to the Y. M. {. A. secre-
taries at the camp.
The day following the receipt of these
letters two others were received, one
from California and one from Culpeper.
Va. which indicated That two other
soldiers aboard the transport had made
their stand for the church, and the
later experiences of these men and
the channels through which their de-
cisons had reached the pastors of their
home towns was told.
DR.. Hickok. formerly pastor of the
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church of
this city, and now on leave from his
congregation at Troy, n. Y, has been
in charge of the work of following up
the soldiers and the sailors who hit
the trail at the Billy Sunday meetings.
Each day these soldier decision cards"
were delivered TO him, and arrange
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
New NeCkWear

MANY. many new conceits to
please the feminine fancy,
including the smartest version
of the vest, gay little collars and
cuffs that add piquancy to the
new seasons costumes, also the
always desirable marabou and
ostrich boas, etc.
yestees. made of Georgette. are very
new and are shown here in a wonderful
variety. Priced at 81 to Ss.9S.
Fashionable and beautiful are these
Filet Lace Collars, Collar and Cuff Sets.
Vestees and Jabot Stocks. some in COM
bination with Georgette. At $3.9S to
1888.
Beautiful Marathon Neckpieces. made
OF the best quality narabou; some lined
with Georgette: e4.OS to SI3.9S.
Ostrich Neckpteces, in plain and two
tone effects. trimmed with tassel ends:
all new and all the wanted shades. also
combination colors: S2.9S, S39S. S4.9S,
s6.9S, sos and &9.0S.
Palais Roynl-Strect Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
Come to the Palais Royal for the
Smartest Styles in Women's
Springtilne
Hosiery

OUR assortment of New Springtime
Hosiery is most comprehensive.
The best standard makes are here
in a wonderful array of new shades
and wanted qualities. Also Pa!ais
Royal hosiery unexcelled.
At Sz25-Women's Pure Thread Silk
Onyx Hose. Pointer. with Paris
clocks: in black. white, navy, silver,
brown, flesh and gold.
At S1.I0-Women's Pure Silk Hose, in
the new vertical stripes. Shown in
black, white. navy blue and cham
payne. All sizes.
At 75c-New shipment of Women's
Onyx Fiber silk Hose. in regular
and extra sizes. In the new shoe
and dress shades, as well as black
and white.
At 59c-Women's Isle Hose, full
fashioned and semt-fashioned. In
black, white, gray. brown and khaki.
At soc to S1.I0-ChiIdren's Pure Silk
Socks. in plain and fancy tops.
At 29c and 35c-Children's Socks, in
plain colors and fancy tops. all-over
stripes. etc.
At for 81; Pair, 35c-Boys' and Girls
Good-weartnE Hose. in black, white,
Russian calf and African brown.
At 39c to 50c-SiIk Mercerized Fine
Ribbed WOmen's Hose, in black.
white. brown, cordovan, Khaki and
olive drab.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
PettiCOatS

A most attractive shouting Of
styles in shades to match the netU
sprfn0ffme costume. Selection tJill
be an easy task from this shouting
because Of the marked diversity.
There are models made on both tcsde
and n0rrotD lines.
The All-Wool Jersey Models Are
Very Popular
They are made with attractive
founces. tucked corded and ruffled;
some novelty effects are shown, with
different colored inserts.
SIS to $40
Other models are of al1-taffeta or
with Jersey top and taffeta or MESA
line ffounce: the tops are perfect Mt
ting, and the f1ounces are made IN
every possible new style. including the
new scalloped and corded effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
TWO TUSCANIA VICTIMS WERE
TRAIL FITTERS'' IN CAPITAL

ments were made at once for personal
interviews by the secretaries In the
camps where the men were stationed.
As soon a. these interviews were held
DR.. Hickok entered into correspondence
with the parents OF the men or the pas
tors of their home churches. Apprecia-
tive responses Of this interest have
como to Dr. Hickok from all parts Of
the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
ASK FOR CHANGE OF VENUE.
Attorney for Mrs. Hirsch, Accused
of Libel. Files Petition.

ATLANTA, Ga, March s.-Attorneys
for Mrs. H. H. Hirsch. indicted on the
charge OF attempting to blackmail Asa
G. Gambler. millionaire mayor OF At
lanta, out of 100000. today fled a petit
ton for a change of venue for her trial.
Counsel announced II the petition is de-
nied they will take the case to tho gu
preme court.
Judge Ben Hill set next Tuesday after
noon for a hearing of the motion. The
action is expected to result In a post
ponement of Mrs. Hirsch's trial. set for
Friday, March Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
Author of First Oil Report Dead.

OIL CITY. Pa, March s.-Charles C.
Duffield. who is said to have compiled
the first oil report ever published. died
eighty years. according to word received
here today. Duf]eld Is said to have OBJ
tanned the figures for the report by
means Of a canoe trip up the Allegheny
river and Oil creek. The report was
published in 1860.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
Women's Silk Hose,
SneciaI Ct 1S

Purchase of 30 dozen women's
Onyx Pure Silk Hose, full fashioned.
with Isle garter tops. in black,
white, gray. suede, champagne.
bronze. Russian calf, flesh, gold and
African brown. All PERFECT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
Celebrated Carriers,
RicheIieu. Athena
Italian Glove Silk Undergar=
mentS at S3.1S

Very special values for the Spring
Opening display. including Bloom
ers, Vests, Envelope Chemise. Union
Suits, etc A manufacturer compli-
mentary price permits this splendid
offering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
0.CS SN~o
70
Exposition of
DeLuxeSilkS
Wonderfully Attractive Dis
day of Authoritative Styles.

We confidently believe that we
present the most diversified ass
sortment of spring styles in
novelty and plain silks that has
been our privilege to show in
many seasons.
There are many attractive fob
,Ics, such as Jersey Trscolettc,
Jccts: P,Insed 1nSessr~et.Sse To.ies
in choice patterns; Italion Sak Jer-
n.y. m.ads .; ot.sr o.:,ses;se s ,a
In addition zoe offer the following
items Dhich are dttroctipely priced
At SLIP Yd.-31inch Stripe Pongee
Tub Shirtings. These are guaran-
teed to launder perfectly Shown in
a variety Of colored stripes on white
ground.
At $1.S9 Yd.-32-inch Stripe Broad
cloth Shirtink-a splendid wash silk
for many uses. Choice patterns to
select from.
At $1.49 Yd.40-ipch Crepe de Chine
silks Of merit and in great demand.
Shown in a very complete color as
softment.
At 81 and $3.50 Yd.-o-inch Spring.
time Foulards. The popularity of
foulards is assured-for spring
frocks there is nothing more prac-
teal, and our assortment you will
find particularly pleasing.
At s. Yd-36-inch AIl-silk bingham
Checks. These are shown in the new
springtime colorings that are very
fascinating.
Many other equally desirable
weaves await your inspec-
ton, so do not fail to visit our
Silk Department on Monday,
for here you will find what is
correct in silks.
Palais Royaf-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
Mems Coiored Border
HacdkerchiefS

The Top Pocket Handkerchiefs for
swagger dressers. Shown in all the
pretty spring colored border designs.
greens, tans, blues, lavender. etc. in
fine quality cotton or linen Shamrock
finish. Specially priced at nc and 35e,
Palais Roysl-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
To Those Attending Our
Spring Opening Display:

Remember that there are
many important Opening offerings
not advertised that will be put
forward tomorrow at Special
Prices. Look for the OPENING
SPECIAL signs in every depart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10

Many Unusual Opening Specials
in Our Underwear Department
Palais RoyaI-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
Tots Coats,
Special, 1898

Fine lot OF coats for children to
years. Made OF navy blue serge
or black and white checks: tailored
styles, some with white collar; in
empire or beIted models
Paldis Royal-Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
Several attractive models, spe-
cially priced at $3.50.
Other styles, sa.ss to $1,000.

Other styles, s3.9s TO $1,000.
Dansant Petticoats in satin. MESA
line and crepe de chine: soft shades of
pink, flesh and white. some with double
panel front and back. pleated scalloped
or lace-trimmed models; some with un-
derlay. 1898 to $12.0S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10

Women's Silk Hose, $l.59
Women's Glove Silk Hose, in neat
openwork effects. in black. white.
brown. gray. gold, navy and French
blue. s2.2s value; all perfect qualities.
PaInfs RoyaI-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10
'KerChiefS
Springs Newest Handkerchiefs
Are Here i'm a Splendid Display

Springs Newest Handkerchiefs
Are Here in a Splendid Display
Pretty Easter novelty styles, in
GLIDING the newest and daintiest en-
bro;dered designs that are symbolic
of the season; birds, flowers and
sprays, all white OF in pleasing COL
prs, embroidered on finest quality
linen and sheer null. Priced at Csc,
Csc and SOC.
Dainty Madeira Embroidered
Handkerchiefs
Also some very pretty styles IN
Lace-trimmed Handkerchiefs; de-
signs and patterns that are out of
the ordinary, and reasonably priced
at, each, zSc, 3sc, soc to Sl.50.
Beautiful Handkerchiefs for
Dress Occasions
Fine. Dainty Handkerchiefs are a
fad with some women. Every one ad
nires and is pleased to possess them.
We find handkerchiefs of the finer
grade becoming more popular as a
gift article from season to season.
and with Easter SO near at hand,
later the commencement exercises,
etc, it is apropos to mention these
beautiful Lace-trimmed and Hand
embroidered Handkerchiefs. All
moderately priced at soc, SI.O0, $500
to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-10

For the New Baby-Cute Little Hats for the Riddles of All
cets nNeokwear Newest Ideas in Silk Hosiery; Shoes in
Crepes Popns etc. nnuerable designs and dozens of s
Luxrolsness and handsome showing of the new pattern