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The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
go ARE TAKEN
IN TREAT 'EM
ROUGH CORPS
Fifty-year-old Navy Vet.
eran Detected When
Age Bars.

Respondins to the enlistment call Of
the Treat 'Em Rough fighting unit
of the army. the tank corps. 90 fight
demanding men Of varied ages ap-
peared Monday, at headquarters of
the corps In the Mills building. Penn
syfvanie avenue and Seventeenth
street, and sought the privilege of
immediate admission to the training
camp at Gettysburg. The list IN
cludes men OF volunteer age, draft
subjects and several enlisted men who
asked for transfers from other
branches in the hope Of getting ac-
ton abroad at an early date. Sixteen
were accepted and the qualifications
Of many others are being considered.
Throughout the day officers Of the
corps were busy investigating the
qualifications OF applicants, subjecting
them to the rigid examination neces-,
sary. Although a majority of the ap-
plieants were men of a strong type,
many were necessarily rejected be-
cause Of disqualifying lack Of expert
ence. Another batch Of applicants.
including residents Of outlying dis
trfcts. are expected to apply, person
ally and by letter, today.
First among the applicants was F.
e. Muratet, a 0-year-old patriot who
has seen service in the navy, and who
was both irritated and detected when
Informed that the length Of his ac-
quaintanee with Father Time barred
him. I've given good service in the
navy-in China, the Philippines. Cuba
and the Canal zone-and as am in
perfect health, see no reason why I
should be denied the privilege of do
ing another bit in the tank corps"
Muratet argued. My record in the
navy Is clean and am going to fight
the Huns even II it becomes necessary
for me to join the forces of Japan.
The Japs will accept me in spite of
my age and I'll show by my fighting
that the Osler theory Is nothing but
camoufiage.''
Another applicant was a Texas
ranger, whose strength, courage and
two-gun experience doubtless will
warrant his acceptance. "I want to
teach the Huns a few things about
the Texas style Of fighting and am
thankful that the tank corps offers
me the opportunity" he declared.
Those accepted and sent to Gettys-
burg are:
Joe c. johnson, Allen c. Jameson.
John J. Fenton, Washington; Frank
C. vogel, Hyattsville. Nd; Ambrose
Rice Trenor, Canterbury. Ct Paul H.
Alfred, Greensboro. N. c.; Lloyd F.
Hollister, Chicago; T. Bramer Cogs-
wen, Kensington, Nd; Basil H. Saw
age, San Diego. Cal; Leland A. Nor
ris, Bradentown, Fla; James A. Nc
Farland, HyattsvilIe, Nd; Robert e.
Hedstrom, Alta, H.: Patrick Nc
Carthy, Cleveland. o.; Howard C.
Lockwood, Wichita, Kan: Irl Rob-
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
7 ARRESTS in 2DAYS
FOR VIOLENCE IN D. c.
These Cases Involve Ten Persons
Cut or Shot.

II we are to believe the police court
figures, Washington spent a very
wicked Saturday and Sunday. Seven
arrests. Involving the cutting and
shooting Of ten persons were made
under the law for assault with
dangerous weapons. Among these
were two deaf and dumb men who
got into an argument Sunday after
noon, and one stabbed the other
through the jaw.
Two hundred and one persons were
on the collateral list. This is not
taking into consideration those who
did not have money to obtain their
release on collateral. All told. nearly
800 arrests were made from noon
Saturday to midnight Sunday night.
The vice squad was buster than
ever. Bootleggers are being picked
up by the police by the dozens The
efforts Of Judge Hardison to find out
who the bootleggers are by offering
clemency to drunks to buy from
them. is not as fruitful In results as
the court hoped 1t would be. There
seems to be an unwritten code exist
ing between the bootlegger and his
customers, whereby the latter must
refrain from disclosing his identity.
Sixty persons were charged with
drunkenness yesterday morning. a
quota comparing favorably with the
days when the saloons fiourished..
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11

-erts. watsrtool. Ia; Allen q. Me-
Leigh. Cleveland. D.
In an Official statement published
In Washington today, said an of1cer
Of the corps. General Foch, chief Of
the allied forces. declared that no de-
cisiye victory could be gained without
o mighty. crushing advance-without
the use Of prepared biudgeon. Of
reserves. The date on which this
advance win begin II, Of course,
problematical. but when It 10 ON the
American tank-ighters win undoubt-
ediy be among those who lead the
way Berlinward."
The principal demand Of the corps
is for tractor and heavy auto truck
drivers. auto engine and machine gun
repairers. blacksmiths, wireless buzzer
operators and gunners, also for husky
college men who are blessed with
strength and initiative.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
Don't Blame "Spring Fever"
For that 'Down-and- Out" Feeling

make themselves felt more dis
tinctly with the change of sea-
sons. They show that nature
needs assistance in giving the
system a general housecleaning.
Everybody just now needs a
few bottles of S. S. S. the great
vegetable blood remedy, to purify
their blood and cleanse II OF I'M
purities. II is good for the chill
dren, for it gives them new
strength and puts their system in
condition so they can more easily
resist the many ailments so prev
alent in summer. S. s. s. is with
out an equal as a general tonic
and system builder. 1t improves
the appetite and gives new
strength and vitality to both old
and young.
Full information and valuable
literature can be had BY writing
to Swift Specific Co., 40 Swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
CLASS | NONFIGHTERS
SOON TO See SERVICE
200 District Men for Spruce Camps.
Others for Schooling.

Preparations to mobilize an army
Of approximately 100000 men Of
Class 1 who are not physically able
to stand the gan of fighting are rap
idly materializing.
By the end OF this week II Is GER
tain that 200 or more of these regis
trants from the District will be
sent To the spruce camps in the State
of Washington or western North
Carolina. Two hundred and six will
go to the Bliss Electrical School for
instruction in electricity and auto
mobile operation and repair on June
II or 49,
It IL likely that the latter class
will be augmented later in the
month to NIL vacancies resulting
from the fact that some in the first
contingent will not require much in
struction. being already more or less
proficient.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11

nearing the safe limit. the maximum
having already far exceeded Il and
approached to the total capcity Of
all three pumps in full operation, and
a. it h understood that the popu-
lation Of the city 10 rapidly increas.
ing, IL is considered imperative that
steps be taken at once TO economic
and control the use Of Uttered wate-
and to reduce Il, II possible. TO the
safe limit Of the supply system.
Meters on the public buildings ana
other pubic services are Of material
assistance IN doing this, az Il has
been found that the consumption OF
water in some OF the government de-
partments which have been metered
Ia far above normal, and with the me-
ters a. q guide steps looking 20 a
decrease IN such waste can be intel
ligently taken"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
Wilson Normal Holds
Patriotic Gala Week

For the Wilson Normal School.
Eleventh and Harvard streets north
west, this will be a patriotic gala
week.
Tonight q great mass meeting in
the auditorium will be addressed by
E. c. Snyder, William Guide and j.
F. MacMurray on the subject Of
War Savings Stamps.
The subject of food conservation
will be studied through a canning
demonstration on Wednesday after
noon at 2 o'clock. There will be a
dance for soldiers and sailors at 8
o'clock.
The patriotic subject Of activities
on Thursday night will be the re-
hearsal for the japanese portion Of
the Democracy Triumphant" pa
geant which is to be given on the
Fourth Of July.
Friday and Saturday nights will
be given over to entertainment and
dances for the war workers of the
city.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
INN. VERNON OPENED
To CIVILIANS SUNDAY
First Time in Sixty Years Mexican
Editors Guests.

Mount Vernon was opened to civil
ians on Sunday for the first time
in sixty years, last Sunday. when a
party OF Mexican editors. touring the
country, visited the historic mansion.
The party, twenty Of the leading ed
itors in Mexico, had only short time
to spend In the city. and WIN Irwin,
the war correspondent, under whose
management they are making the
tour, arranged with the officers in
charge Of the mansion and grounds
to permit them to pay their respect
to the greatest American on Sunday.
The visitors placed q wreath Of
flowers Of Mexico's national colors
on the tomb. The tribute, was borne
to the grave by four Of lthe party.
Manuel Carbia, ]. ]. Tablada, Carlos
Gonzales, and Pima Jose J. Nunez y
Dominguez.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
roo DISTRICT
WORKERS OUT;
NO DECISION
Half Of the Strikers Are
Men Of the Street Clean-
ing Department.

with the District Commissioners
declining to interfere or offer sug-
gestions, the strike of the District
employees practically remains the
same. as far as proportions 60, as
1t did yesterday morning when nearly
100 Of the District employees failed to
report for work In the various de-
partments.
A surface observation Of the situa-
ton strongly suggests that as the
entire force did not strike, the strike
leaders are evidently carrying out d
prearranged plan Of calling out q
few today and more tomorrow, wait
ing In the meantime for something
which will indicate that their de-
mands viii be complied with.
This Is not the version of the
strikers, however. nor have their
leaders stated anything Of the sort.
but, judging from the method now
employed. such is the case.
SOC Fail to Report.
To be exact. 600 District employees
failed to show up for work yester-
day morning. In the sewer depart
ment. "a were at work and IS on
strike: water department, 15s ar
work and Is on strike; street clean
ing department. Il working and III
on strike; surface division. 1853 work.
ing and 16s on strike; purchasing Of
fice, cement house, sand wharf. none
working. In other departments q
few failed to report.
More than half Of the strikers
compose the street cleaning depart
ment, a force that II probably lower
paid than any Of the rest. This is
the most serious feature of the striks.
because the health OF the city depends
to q certain degree on clean streets.
It has been suggested that IL the
Commissioners are unable to obtain
men to clean the streets, and their
condition becomes such as to war
the District. government will call
the problem. II this Ii necessary,
then the military will be called upon
for the first time in the history Of
the city for such work.
There Is nothing at present to indI-
cate that such action will be taken,
because the strike has not yet as
sumed proportions that would war
rant the Commissioners doing this.
The striking employees will not be
classed as enemies Of the government
because they chose to strike at a
critical period. Gen. knight commit
ted himself yesterday to a hands-off
policy, declining to interfere in any
manner with the strikers. There is,
however. a strong feeling in the Dis
trict building that some settlement
will soon be reached that will suit
all concerned.
Superintendent Asa Phillips yester-
day declined to throw any more light
on the question of whether or not
sufficient funds existed with which
to pay a portion Of the striking en-
ployes. Nor will any Official Of the
District government take the re-
sponsibility of saying that the fact
that the strikers may or may not
belong to a union will work against
them in re-employpent
J. II. Hurley. president of the City
Employees Association. is still stand
ing pat on his demands for reinstate-
ment Of the twenty-five employees
who have been laid OF, suggesting
that unless this demand Is met, the
strikers win accept employment from
private individuals.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
Your Blood Needs q Thorough
Cleaning Just Now.

AS Summer approaches, the i'm
purities that have been accumu-
lating in the system throughout
the winter begin to clog up the
circulation, causing. a general
weakness and debilitated condi-
ton that is generally known as
Spring fever"
The first symptoms are usually
a loss of appetite, followed by a
gradual lessening of energy; the
system becomes weaker day by
day, until you feel yourself on
the verge of a breakdown. Chill
dren just at this season are peev-
ish and irritable, and become puny
and lifeless.
This whole condition is but the
result of impurities in the blood
that have been accumulating and
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11

from the McMilln Park reservoir are
rated at 100000 gallons each daily.
one being intended to be held con-
stantly in reserve in case Of acci-
dent. The records show that during
the month of April the average guam
tity Of water pumped to the nlters
per day was 62,sso.ooo gallons, and
for the thirty days from April 20
to May Is. inclusive, 6,soo. 900 gallons.
as against 5,5so.o 900 gallons for the
same period one year ago. an increase
of g per cent The draft has risen
to 100000 gallons for several con-
secutive days and reached q maxi
mum Of so,5so.oOO gallons on Febru-
ary 8 last
Capacity Being Approached
THE safe daily dependable capacity
Of the system is 65.0oo,o00 gallons.
As the average daily quantity IL
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11

4 o'clock last Sunday morning suf-
fering from the effects of high
blood pressure.
Prior to that time he had been
in his usual good health. but 1t is
thought the excitement produced by
intense interest in his work hasten
ed his death.
Mr.. Lieberman was one of the best
known rabbis in this country.
About a month ago. actuated by
patriotic motives in behalf Of the
Jewish war sufferers. he began a
tour of the Eastern cities, in the
course of which upward of 800, 900
had been subscribed to a relief fund
through his personal efforts.
Mr.. Lieberman was a graduate of
several foreign conservatories of
music, and possessed a classical mu-
sical education. He also was a COM
poser of note. and set to music many
of the songs written and used by
him in the course Of his tours.
Mr.. Lieberman is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Regina Lieberman. re-
siding at GOT Second street north
west: besides four sons and three
daughters.
H. M. Lieberman, the eldest son,
was summoned by wire from his
home in Savannah. Ga, and reach
ed here last night soon after the
death of his father.
Nat Lieberman, of Baltimore; Sam
Lieberman and Herman Lieberman, n,
of this city. his sons, and Mrs. S.
T. Garb, of Trenton, N. J., and Paul
inc and Rose Lieberman, of Wash
ington. daughters Of deceased. were
all present at the bedside when he
expired.
His funeral will be held from his
late residence, 607 Second street
northwest, at IL o'clock tomorrow.
He was 50 years old.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
BAKER URGES
QUICK WATER
CONSERVATION
Tells Congress the District
Supply Is IN Danger Of
Exhaustion.

Water consumption In the city OF
Washington. Increasing a. It does
with warmer weather. has become
such q serious problem, that secre-
tary Of War Baker has called the
attention Of Congress to the situation,
In q letter addressed to that body.
The installation Of meters In gov
ernment buildings to help curb ex-
travagance IN the use of water is
suggested by Secretary Baker. The
greatest saving suggested by the Sec
retary 10 that the government print
ing ONCE shut down its power plant,
which uses 100000 gallons OF water
per day. and have that establishment
get its power from the power plant
that supplies the Capitol and House
and Senate office buildings, that plant
being able to care for the needs
specified. Such q step would to a
considerable degree lessen the amount
of water needed.
Secretary Baker also sent copies of
his letter to the chairman Of the
House and Senate District Commit
tees. urging prompt action. lest the
situation become distressing.
Bakers Letter.
The text Of his letter, which shows
how acute the water situation has
become, Is as follows:
my attention h4s been drawn to
the fact that the bill, n. r. 117s2, max
ing appropriations to provide for the
expenses Of the government Of the
District OF Columbia for the fiscal
year ending June 90. 1919. and for 9TH
er purposes. as reported to the House
Of Representatives on April q. ISIS.
does not contain the following items,
which were included in the estimates:
"'For completing the purchase. in
stallation and maintenance of water
meters. to be placed on the water ser
vices to the United States buildings.
reservations or grounds. in the Dis
trict of Columbia, and for each and
every purpose connecte Herewith.
said meters to be purchased, installed
and maintained by, and remain under
the observation OF. the oficer in
charge of the Washington aqueduct,
So, ,O0a'
For purchasing and installing a
1o-inch water main across the Key
bridge. including a 12-inch connection
to the 36-inch gravity main in street.
and a water motor near this connec-
ton, for the purpose Of supplying
water to Federal reservations and
buildings on the Virginia side of the
Potomac River. $500
Wants Water Meters.
''The installation of water meters
on the government services is of con-
siderable importance at this time. The
three pumps supplying the filter beds
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
GENERAL FoRECAsT

Maryland. District Of Columbia and virginia
Partly cloudy Tuesday: probably thunder.
showers m the afternoon; Wednesday fair; light
variable winds.
barumetric depression Of rather wide extent
is central over Manitoba. This depression Is as
yet unattended By rain but has caused q mark
ed rise In temperature over the upper Missouri
valley where maximum temperatures In excess
Of 100 were recorded Monday afternoon. Thun-
dersho~ers have occurred in the Ohio Valley.
the northern portion OF the Middle Atlantic
States and in the Gulf States and Florida A
very general rise in temperature has occurred
west Of the Mississippi
Shovey weather is indicated for the rext
q hours In the South Atlantic and East Gulf
States. Tennessee. the Ohio Valley and the up
per Lake region. It will be considerably warm
er In northern districts east Of the Mississippi
River,
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
LUTHERAN DAY JULY 10.

Lutheran Day will be celebrated
at Chesapeake Beach on July 10,
when all of the Lutheran churches
of Washington and Baltimore will
Join in an excursion and outing. Ar
rangements are under direction Of
the Lutheran League Central of
each city. The Baltimore contin-
gent will go to the resort by
steamer, arriving there at 1:15
o'clock. An extensive program of
athletic events and other special
features is being arranged.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
RABBI LIEBERMAN,
RELIEF WORKER, DEAD
Spent His Life in Effort to Help
Sufferers.

Rev. Bernhard Lieberman, recog-
nized as one Of the most active sup
porters Of measures for the relief
Of Jewish war sufferers in this coun-
try, died suddenly at o'clock yes
terday evening in the Casualty Hos
pital. where he had been taken al
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
Guilty of Two Assaults

A jury in Justice Stafford's court
yesterday found William Webb
guilty on two counts of an indict-
ment charging him with assault
with intent to kill. and assault with
a dangerous weapon. April II last
he shot and wounded Lucretia Toll
liver. a negro woman. at ATT Casey's
Court.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
LOCAL MENTION.

. Red kidney beans, 12hc can,
fancy evap. peaches, nc: Blue
Label coffee, Csc; Gunpowder tea,
69c; white meal, &c; fat mackerel,
15c; spaghetti, 12c; seeded raisins,
10c; 13 ozs. sardines, 15c; cocoanut,
&c and Sc; Star cocoa, 25c; 20 ozs.
baking powder: 15c; Quaker
buckwheat flour. 11hc; Log Cabin
syrup, zoe; Knox gelatine, 15c.
IL Seventh st. N. e. and all the
J. q. d. Pyles stores. - =
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
LOCAL Temperatures.

Midnight. g; a. m. 6; a. m. s.; 6 a. m.
81; a. m. 81; 10 a. m, "a; IL noon, 81; p.
m, 30; p. M, IS; p. m, So; p. m, s.;
10 p. m. 70. Highest 90; lowest CO.
Relative humidity-S Q. m, 70; . p. m, g:
p m. H" Rainfall -R .. m. to . p nj o.
Hours Of sunshine. A.s. Per cent Of possible
sunshine. 100
Departures-Accmulated excess d tempaa-
ture since January !, 1913. +Ls2 Excess Of
temperature since June /. 1913, +8. Accumu-
lated excess Of precipitation since January !,
1913. +o.6 Deficiency Of precipitation since
June l. 1918. -06.
temperature same date last year-Hghest, "a;
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
BAND CONCERT TODAY.

Today at 5:p p n, q Montruse Pszk.
Georeetown. Marine Band Concert Waiter
: r. Smith. second leader.
Z PROGRAM.
March. "Ths Stars and Strips Fossrer."
Overture, "BArber q seviIs'' (Rossini).
selection. "Ssri. tKalman).
Trumbons sole, .Celssts Aida" VsrdDi
musician. r. n Clark.
Oharactsristic moroccan. "Idls Hcuzs
(Kretschner).
Waits caprios. ~Pss.aclie,' terssh).
Medley. "sones Of the Old Folks' QAks9.
"Ihs Star spangisd Banner"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11

Oman on sf's w..ss:s s.,.r.. o.....
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
Wants Water Meters,

''The installation Of water meters
on the government services is Of con-
siderable importance at this time. The
three pumps supplying the filter beds
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-16
MAKES CLEAR THE
State sH|PYhRD
men IN DRAFT

Senator Fletcher recently took I'D
the matter of making clear to inter
ested parties the status of shipyard
workers in the draft, and has received
a clear and concise statement from
Provost Marshal Crowder, which has
such a local bearing and interest that
it is reproduced herewith, for the
benefit Of all concerned. The letter
follows:
Gen. Crowder's Letter.
Hon. Duncan u. Fletcher, United
States Senate
My Dear Senator Fletcher:
Receipt is acknowledged of your let
ter Of June 6, 1918, relative to the
classification under the selectiye SER
vice law and regulations of men en-
ployed in shipyards.
Employment In q shipyard does not
entitle a registrant to deferred classj-
fication as such. Under the regula-
tions the district board Is given exclu-
sive original Jurisdiction OF all claims
for deferred classification on indus
trial grounds, and it's action fs final
with respect to such claims, subject
to appeal to the president under Sec
ton Ill of the regulations The dis
trfct board may grant a registrant so
engaged deferred classification on in
dustrial grounds II In it's opinion ii
considers the industry In which he is
employed necessary industry and the
registrant himself necessary thereto
within the meaning of Sections so to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-16

Called by the central chairman OF the
Escambia County Woman's War Work
Committee, Mrs. j. Walter Kehoe, all
women OF Pensacola, will meet on
Tuesday afternoon at five O'Clock, at
the San Carlos auditorium. to meet
Mrs. John t. Fuller, state chairman OF
the Woman's Conservation Committee,
Braxton Beacham, state director, and
other members OF the Food Conserve
ton committee, who come to Pensa-
cola In the interest OF war work.
Mrs. Kehoe, in her call to the wo-
men OF this county, says: Every one
Of the two hundred and thirty members
of the Escambia County Woman's War
Work Committee are expected to be
present, and / wish each to feel that
this is personal appeal for her to be
present"