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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-08
National and Local Contributions
Should Be Related.

Two practical questions in respect to
financing the capital have been Of
vital Importance from the beginning:
~ snall the national and local contrl-
putions be definite or indefinite. re-
lated or independent? (2) Who shall
oetermine the relation of the amount
OF these contributions, respectively?
90. me history OF the capital has demon
lions should be definite and related.
ana that, If indefinite and unrelated. to
insure justice each contributor should
nave voice in determining the amount
or his contribution.
Since the day of the creation or tho
capital the nations obligation toward
the nations city has been the same
p pr, exclusive and dominating.
gree in which it has been recognized
and met has been the f1uctuatins f,c-
tor in the equation.
:. Fl rr9 pm, 1900 to ls74-1s7s the national
ana local capital contributions were in
oennlte and unrelated. Each contrib
uted what 1t pleased toward capital
upbuilding. The nation measured it's
own on1sation in terms of dollars as
next to nothing. The local community
raised and disbursed it's own taxes at
It's pleasure. 1t measured its capital
!oolieatlon considerably beyond the
limits OF its meager taxable resources,
ana twice became practically bankrupt
in performing almost unaided the ma
tons task Of capital building.
In 1873 the nation confessed its vio-
latton or gross neglect of its capital
obligation. 1t gave practical express
sion to its revived sense Of this obli-
CATION in its undertaking to pay ONE
half the accumulated funded indebted
ness of the District and one-half Of
future expenses. 1t took from the Dis
trict the power of seli-taxation and
assumed complete exercise of the right
to fix the local contribution as well
as its own. In thus exercising tax
atom without representation over the
District the nation safeguarded .he To-
cal community by the pledge that to
every dollar collected in taxes from
the local taxpayers should be added
dollar from the national Treasury, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-08

and rescuing an intoxicated man fron
drowning His father. John Giant.
lives 1T 40 Grand street. Hoboken. n J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-08
The Helpless Districts Safeguard.

Under the system OF definite propor.
ttonatc contribution every dollar of
taxation exacted by Congress from the
District increases cOrreaDOndinEly the
national contribution. Under the pro-
pOsed system of indefinite contribution
every dollar exactcd from the District
decreases cOrrespOndIngIy the national
contribution. The distinction il vital
In the protection of the helpless Dis
trict against excessfve taxation, and in
the prevention of extravaganza in
spending the local tax money. No tax
alton Is Just which In impOxed from the
outside by an alien body in which the
taxed are not either directly or indi-
rectly represented, or I'm which their
interest is not substantially safe-
guarded.
In urging that this safeguard of the
organic act he retained we are show.
Ing no distrust of COngresx, unless it
be OF the fnOGensivc kind which Con-
Eres* has already shown in respect to
itself. We are asking Congress to con.
tinue a self-impOxed ObligatIon, SAFE
guarding the helpless, the unrepresent.
co. the politically impOtent. When Con-
RresS took away the power Of self
taxation I'm 1878 from the local com.
munfty 1t provided a safeguard against
injustice or oppression by itself of the
unrepresented local Taxpayers. If now
1t should overthrow the law OF 1873 and
destroy this safeguard, it ought either
TO restore the power of aelf-t tn xation or
sub*tftute some other safeguard euuaI-
~ effective in place OF that yyithdra wn.
We trust, and do not distrusf, COncrens.
we are confident that 1T will recognise
ana preserve by seIf-IimitatIona this
equity OF the unrepreScnted community
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
WAR SUMMARY

(iGsist day OF war; sixth day OF the
counter olfensive.)
Soissons-Rheims froDt-Nhile the
Allies are pressing In on the soiSsons-
Rheims salient from all sides with vary
ing success unofficial reports indicate
the Germans are preparing 10 withdraw
clear TO the Nesle river line-midway
between Scissors and Rheims and rep
resenting an average retirement OF
about n miles north OF the Marns-
The Germans are fighting desperate
rearguard actions north Of the Marne
and are throwing in new reserves TO
hold the Allies at the wings. Despite
this resistance the Americans have
taken Buzancy, south OF the scissors
and Jaulgonne, on the north bank Of
the Marne Oulchy Chateau, midway
between SOissons and Chateau-Thierry,
also have been captured and other local
successes have been won by the Ameri-
cans, French, British and Italians.
Picardy front-Reports from the front
indicate that Grown Prince Ruppercht
Is ready 10 start a drive against the
British awaiting only some favorable
omen from the Champagne battle.
French troops advanced on a three
mile front north OF Montdidier captur-
ing Mailley-Raineval, Sauvillers and
AubeviIlers.
The British gained slightly south OF
Hebuterne md in the Hamei sector
north OF Albert.
Flanders front-British troops i'm
proved their positions between Merris
and Meteren.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
auto PLACES Close
NIGHTS AND SUNDAYS
Nearly Every Dealer in
City Joins Movement for
Uniform Hours
AUGUST ], DATE FOR
NEW PLAN IN EFFECT

Most OF the automobile dealers and
those who sell gasoline. tires and ac-
cessories in this city will close their
places OF business every evening after
six o'clock and all day Sundays after
August 1. A few dealers have not
Joined in this movement but nearly all
OF them have decided to so ahead with
the plan TO close at nights and all day
Sundays as a patriotic move.
A meeting OF the Automobile Trade
Association was held last night at the
Cadillac Motor Company's office, Elev-
enth and King street. about thirty MEM
bers being present to hear the report
Of the committee appointed tile week
previously 10 canvass the dealers about
closing az nights and all day Sundays.
Harry n. Partington presided last night.
The committees report was TO the
effect that with few exceptions. al OF
tke garage proprietors and automobile
and accessories dealers were willing to
ioin the uniform closing movement and
u was hoped that adjustments in dc
tails would result in every dealer JON
ing the movement. The points Of diff
ference at present relate to such mat
ters as Saturday evening trade show
ing cars in the evening. repair work,
and central relief station to bring in
disable cars. The policy recommended
was that OF mo demonstrations. no
sales, ND service" during the closed
hours.
The members present unanimously
voted in favor of a placsrd being print
ed and distributed by the association
TO all local dealers announcing the
closing at o'clock on weekdays and
all day Sundays and holidays. begin
ming August 4; and leaving it up to
the dealers to post such notice in their
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
AWAKEhS To FIND
MAN IN HER BED
Mrs. Rosa Jones Cries Of
Murder Lead TO Arrest
of William Kenney
DRAGGED FROM HER
BED BY BOARDEk

Hearing cries OF murder" coming
from the boarding house OF Mrs. Rosa
Jones. at No. 1905 West street. at i3O
o'clock this morning. Patrolman Gold,
who was half a black away, ran to the
house and arrested William Kenney.
aged about 35 years. who gave his adj
dress as No. 4iO East Fifth street, on a
charge Of attempted felonious assault
upon her as she slept.
Kenney was arraigned in City Court
today when Mrs. Jones, suffering
greatly from shock. testified against
him. He was held under 5000 bail to
await the action Of the grand jury.
A mysterious case Of similar nature
has bafled the detective squad for
sometime. This was the attempted as
sault Of Miss Annie Flynn, a girl OF No.
i0i Justison street, a few weeks ago.
Two attempts made made to assault
the Flynn child, both occurring at her
home in the dead OF night.
The only clue the police had TO these
attacks at the Flynn home was the
finding Of a straw hat on the floor Of
the bedroom occupied by Miss Flynn,
with the initial II" in the crown. The
hat bore the name Of Trenton, n. j..
dealer.
Timely arrival OF Patrolman Gold this
morning at the Jones home, prevented
Kenney from being roughly handled,
the other boarders in the house hear
ing Mrs. Jones' cries for help, having
gone to her assistance. The prisoner
was dragged away from the bed in
which Mrs. Jones was lying by John
Irwin Disharoon, a boarder.
Kenney admitted TO Patrolmap Gold.
his arrest, that he visited
the house to assault Mrs. Jones or the
younger women, Gold says.
Mrs. Jones, who occupies one OF the
first floor rooms as a bedroom, retired
rather late. Her bedroom door was
unlocked. She was awakened at i30
o'clock by someone hugging her. She
found a man in her bed, and began
for help and calling "mur-
der"
The assailant endeavored TO silence |
her by putting his hands over her
mouth. but patrolman Gold heard her /
shouts and he ran to the house. =
When he entered the front room
where Mrs. Jones was in bed. /
ne flashed his pocket light and found
)isharoon on top Of Kenney. he having
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
Hold UP SAILORS WHO
GET HURRY DUTY CALL
Charged So Iitney Fare from
Rehoboth TO Lewes
Naval Base
COTTAGERS AROUSED
OVER PROFITEERING

.Wilmingtonians who were at Reho-
both Beach over the weekend came
back saying the most uncomplimentary
things about what they consider the
meanest kind Of proflteering practiced
on Uncle Sans bluejackets at the re-
sort on Friday evening.
Sailors from the Lewes naval base
spend some Of their evenings at Re-
hoboth, where dances are given for
them every week. The Rehoboth town
officials early In the season, in order
to encourage the sailors to visit the re-
sort and TO protect them against ex-
tOrtionste "jltney" charges, reached an
agreement that the "iitneys" should not
charge more than IS cents for the round
trip between Lewes and Rehoboth.
Many Of the sailors were enjoying
themselves In Rehoboth on Friday
night when a telephone call came from
the naval base for all men TO report
Immediately for duty, as warning OF a
submarine of the coast had been re-
ceiyed. RehobOth's lights along the
boardwalk and streets also were ex-
tingulshed.
The sailors had 10 get back TO Lewes.
that was all there was 10 II. They rush
ed for jitneys and other autos TO carry
them back and were told by many Of
the drivers that 1t would cost them SO
apiece for the seven-mlle trip TO the
naval base. The sailors, who receive
$50 month from Uncle Sam. had to-
give up their scarce dollars in order to
get back to the Lewes base without
delay. The incident has aroused gen.
eral Indignation among Rehoboth's
summer colony as well as among the
sailors, and some formal action may be
taken against the hold-up Of the men in
uniform
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
british AWAIT
HUN Smash ON
FLANDERS FRONT
Crown Prince Rupprecht
Masses Guns and Storm
Troops for Drive in North
HAIC'S ARMIES ARE
confident OF SUCCESS
BY the United Press
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES

BY the United Press
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
IN FRANCE, July 23.-The situ-
alton on the British front is one
of prepared waiting.
1t is an open secret that Grown
Prince Rupprechrs plans were
perfected weeks ago for a driv.
against the British. Everything i
ready, including great masses oI
artillery of all calibres and air
dromes crowded with flying craft.
Rupprecht is simply waiting for the
high commands cue which will depend
on events on the German Crown
Princes front. II is believed that
Rupprecht actually has set the date
several times. The last was timed to
followed the expected success in the
Champagne, but he was forced TO put
Il of again. His group OF armies, how
ever, is still intact, his reserves being
only slightly cut down by Frederick
Wilhelm's demands.
Il Is absolutely certain that recent
events have so lessened the confidence
OF both the army and the folks at home,
in Hindenburg and Ludendorff that
some dazzling stroke is urgently need
ed In the quickest possible time. But
with barely ordinary luck the Allies
should be able TO give
something Of their own trend to de-
Undoubtedly there Is much heavy
fighting ahead. But without going into
actual figures, the Allies today have
in strategic positions as many, or more,
troops that Germany. Barring acci-
dents, it is Eerely a question Of the
best way to use them. The Kaiscer has
over 200 divisions l2,8O0.OO0 mem on the /
west front, but little more than a
fourth OF these are worthy Of the name |
Of shock divisions" Their quality and
quantity are now on the dOwn-grade. |
The Allies are not yet out Of the
woods, but they are certainly warranted |
IN breathing easier. The British are
very keen and certainly are ready.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
FOUR BAND sOLOIsTs AT SING.

The Wilmington Community Chorus
will hold another sing" tonight in
front Of the Public Building. These
sings" are becoming more popular
every week and 1t is not beyond irnagi-
nation Of the officers OF the chorus to
soon see a crowd Of 10000 people sing
ing every Tuesday night.
For this evening Mr.. Bsrnbart. the
leader, will bring with him four band
soloists from New York, and they will
give selections during the evening. Mr.
Barnhart also has several special fea-
lures planned for future sings"
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
TED ROOSEVELT SHOT
TWICE In LEFT LEG
BY The United Press.

Dg lAt Oulttu fAtcSs
PARIS, July 2i.--Delayed by Cenor)
Major Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.,
wounded Friday while leading his men
in a charge on a machine gun nest
southwest OF Chateau-Thlerry. proba-
bly, will be disabled a couple OF months.
He was shot twice through the left
leg, near the knee and was brought TO
Paris. Following an operation he was
taken TO his home here and Is being
nursed by his wife.
'"The wounds are nothing-the main
thing Is that the men fought wonder
fully" he told the United Press. I'll
be back in the fight shortly.
Young Roosevelt inquired eagerly re-
gardlng news Of his brother Quentin
and the progress Of the fighting. (At
this tlsne, the death OF Lieutenant
Quentin Roosevelt had not been Official
ly conilrmed).
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

y1aKEY WILL DO "FULL DUTY" IF HER
SUBJECTS ATTACKED AMERICAN HOSPITAL
BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON July 25-Turkey has promised to DO ner iu
- ,t the limited States should it develop that her troops
,s,ls for the anti-American ourrages against IaDnz
This means she attempt to avoid war through the pieoso
o., eparaon damages punishment The Swedish loresn n
notified the state Department today that Turkey is s nVes'
,g hut is having dinlcutes with poor communications
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
FATHER ACCUSES SON

Harry ]. Purnell. alias Joseph II. Pur-
nell, was before Judge Churchman in
Municipal Court today charged with
larceny as bailee. At the request Of
Assistant City Solicitor Malloy, the
charge was continued until Friday. The
defendant is alleged to have kept 80 en-
trusted TO him by his father.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
OFFICER OPENS FIRE
ON ATTACKING DOGS

Attacked by three vicious dogs while
patrolling his district in the upper end
of the Ninth ward late Saturday night,
patrolmsn Howard Dawson was com
pelled to draw his revolver and shoot
into the CANNES. One Of the dogs was
shot.
Oflcer Dawson has had considerable
trouble with vicious dogs in that sec
ton Of the ward, and as a result Of
the shooting the owners are keeping
their dogs confined or muzzling them
when they are allowed at large.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
JOHN F. MULLIN NOW
FIRST LIEUTENANT

John F. Mullin, son Of Daniel w. Null
lin, Of No. s05 Van Buren street, has
been commissioned a first Lieutenant in
the aviation corps at French trdigihs
school. He is a civil engineer and en-
listed in the service some time ago. 1t
is expected he will be assigned TO the
American aviation section now that he
has been graduated and commissioned
He has written TO his aunt, Mrs. John
j. MUllin. OF No. sos Van Buren street,
telling OF his advancement.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
CITY COURT CASES.

The charge OF breach Of the peace
against William Forrest was dismissed
by Judge Churchman today.
The charge OF breach Of the pace
against Elisha Hall, Negro, was referred
to officer Mcdaniel for investigation.
The defendants wife. Nettie Hall. pre-
ferred the charge.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
Till HUHH i GAiL fUR
REFUGEE GARMENTS

The Red Cross has received a call for
500 sets OF refugees garments for over
seas. They must be gotten ready for
shipment without delay. II is desired
that 500 women call at headquarters at
the old City Hall at once. and obtain
the dresses, petticoats. capes and baby
outfits and take them home to be COM
pleted there The garments are cut
out. II is necessary that they be COM
pleted as soon as possible and made
ready for shipment. There are many
delays in shipment overseas, and it is
essential that goods be boxed and
shipped as early as possible.
GLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
RIIInING PERMITS

Ellis p. Preston. building inspector,
has issued the following building per-
mits: To w. J. Howell TO erect garage
at No. 25i3 Monroe street. to cost sii0;
TO George Regas. to make an addition
at No. COZ Pine street, to cost $3.50.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
GRANT LETTERS on ESTATE.

Letters testamentary have been grant
ed by Register Of Wills Isaac r. Brown
to Walter Witsil and Caleb f. Burchenal
on the estate Of Mary L. Witsil.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
ALLIED A|RMEN
FIRE Cities IN
BATTLE Salient
Fere.En-T a denois an d
Fismes, Back of Retreat
ing Huns, Bombed
GERMANS fall BACK
TOWARD The VESLE
BY the United Press

By the United Press
PARIS. July 23.-(4.30 p.
M.)-Allied aviators have set fire
to Fere-En-Tardenois and Fisrnes,
the points of enemy concentration
within the Soissons-Rheims sal
lent. More than 1000 pound
of bombs have been dropped OF
the two cities.
The Allies are still progressing
at several points on the front, and
the Germans continue to with
draw todard the Vesle.
The operation north of Mont
didier this morning is regarded as
an effort to improve the French
positions in that region.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
FRENCH GAIN OUTSIDE MoNrDDIER.

BY The United Press.
LONDON July 23-French attack four -
mile front northwest Of Nondder si5 this morning eapiuns
the villages of Aubvi sapyrNiOns'a and The crest at il
Mailey -Raineyal
This attack apparently that described in The
Paris communguc ONCE mentioned the carto
ga :
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
By the United Press

WASHINGTON, July %
French bombardiers last night
dropped 100000 pounds of ex-
plosives upon enemy communica-
ton lines, cantonments and hivou-
acs in the valley of the Vesle,
French cables today stated. Enemy
concentrations in the Ardre were
heavily bombed while stations at
Laon, Fismes and Berry-au-Bac
were damaged. Fere-En-Tarde-
(Continued on Page seyeh.1
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
HUNS HAVE ONLY z MILE PASSAGE
THROUGH WHICH TO SAVE BADLY
BEATEN ARMY: CATASTROPHE NEAR
ARMY NSOISSONS-
RHEIMS SALIENT WITHDRAWS
GUNS AS ALLIES PRESS IN

American Troops Capture Buzan-
GU, Strategic TOiUn. French Stimuli
faneously Reported to Haze Taken
OuIchy-Le-Chateau. Enemy Con-
tinues Retreat Which May End in
Capture of Large Portion of
CrOUn Princes Army
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
IODAY,s TEMPERATURE.
SUN AND TIDES

Sun rises 80. -. ... ....... .5.47 A. ".
Sun sets -. ... -. >. .s.23 p. NJ.
Mouth of the Christiana.
High water -. D. 1915 4. NJ. ~ 80 p. VI.
Low water -. =. 745 A. NJ. 7.55 p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

GLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarified. pSsteurized and pure.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
By the United Press.

LONDON July 23.-Q Q.5OP. M) The German ariII-
cry in the Rheims and SOissOns regions is comparatively in
active, indicating withdrawal of the guns, according to au-
thOrtative information received here today.
Between the Aisne and the 0mcq Franco-American
troops are progressing The French are reported TO have
reganed all the ground they lost yesterday at GrisOIes
Unofficial reports yesterday said the French were
driven back half mile, north Of Chateau They by cou1-
ter-attack.)
Along the Marne valley the French are experiencing
difficulty in crossing near Verneu owing to artillery and
machinegu fire. They crossed at PorABinson late yes
terday.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
BY the United Press

By the United Press
LONDON, July 23.-(116 p. M)-Ameican troops are re-
ported have captured Buzany our miles Sossons and
east of the Sossons- Chateau Thierry highway.
The French, simultaneously, Ouchy-Ie-
Chateau. The reports are unofficial.
BY he United Press
LONDON, July 23.-(2.15 p. M)-The Americans have
CONTINUED
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

Blythe United Press.
PARIS, July 23-Q050 A. M)-As result Of the
Allies bombardmen from both sides Of the RhemsSossons
pocket the German Crown Prince has only sevene pas
sage for withdrawal Of his troops, twas reported from the
front today.
The width Of the salient on the Tardenos line
is about Is miles.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23
WEATHER

Partly cloudy, continued warm
tonight and Wednesday; gen
tie TO moderate winds, most
ly southwest.
Tomorrow-Wednesday
No wheat bread all day.
Evening journal., 1918-07-23

(Continued on Page Eight.)
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-10-04
L'ANSE NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. Arthur Lampson, of Hibbing,
spent several days this week guest
of Mrs. Sophia Lampson.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. ]. Frederickson and
daughter Marjorie, of Michigamme,
were week end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Jacobson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Colomb, of
Houghton, are spending the week
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Eustach Du-
chenno.
Eli Curtis, of Zeba, was business
caller in Lake Linden Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Thomas, of Bal
tic, spent Saturday and Sunday guests
Of Mrs. Hannah Johnston, Mrs. Thorn
as mother.
A. w. White, of Odanah, was bus
mess caller here Saturday.
Mrs. Thomas d. Tracy visited with
her mother in Duluth few days this
week.
Mise Libbie Neimark, Florence
Boivin, Anna O'Leary and Bernice