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The Washington times., 1918-07-17
CENTURY PLANT
BLOOMS AFTER 100
YEAR GARDEN SLEEP

washington today has the privilege
hrst century plants Of the larger
types that has ever Powered in the
Botanic Garden in the Capital, ac-
cording to George W. Hess, superin-
tendent OF the garden.
This plant, named Agave Ameri-
cana, has been in the Garden here
for more than nifty years. according
to an employe who has been employed
in the Garden approximately that
length Of time. /
Fifty Years In Garden.
AEave Americana has about nifty
relatives in the Garden, but they are
smaller and are younger, very young.
After four weeks of indecision and
apparent indifference the century
plant Powered last night
Agave Americana is located in the
Garden near the Capitol, close to the
Pennsylvania avenue entrance Al
ready IL is beginning to wilt and die.
and those who are interested in
botany should visit the Garden today.
Regarding Agave Americana and
her species, Mr.. Hess said:
\ "Some species flower but once and
die. The plants are q long time ar
irving at maturity or the Towering
stage; indeed, so slow is their prog
ress under artificial conditions In
which they are placed in our gar
dens that they flower only once In
century.
Blossoms But Once.
'Tn reality they flower but once,
the mature condition being attained
in a longer or shorter period-ten to
nfty or seventy-nve years or more.
according to the conditions under
which they are grown Having &C
auired full growth. the, plant pro-
duces~its flower from the center OF
the leaves, after which it perishes-
New plants are formed around the
base OF the stem in the form of suck
ers. After the first appearance Of
the flower stem. It grows very rap
idly until a height OF fifteen to
twenty or even forty feet Is reached
There are numerous yellowish green
flowers in which . sweetish liquid
Is secreted.
while in the United States we
think OF the Agaves only as decora-
tive plants, in Mexico, however, their
native homer they are the most use
full OF plants Many species furnish
fiber, others soap. while still others
produce two Mexican drinks, pulque
and mescaL
THE leaves are sometimes cut into
slices and used for fodder for cattle.
The center of the Towering stem split
lengthwise is said to form a very
good substitute for a razor strop on
account of the minute particles of
silica contained in its composition.
The seeds are used for securing pew
ter"
The Washington times., 1918-07-17
THIRD NSTALLMENT ON
BONDS DUE TOMORROW

The third instaIlment on the Third LIB
erty bonds is due tomorrow. Treasury
officials said today the instaIlment will
total approximately 81, 900, 900 Thirty
i've per cent will be due. but It is expect
ed payments viii exceed that by about
Z per cent.
The Washington times., 1918-07-17

Corrine Duff, Mrs. Albert wooton. and
Nicholas and William Dawson All
of them reside near Germantown
The body will be buried tomorrow
morning at 1920 o'clock at German
town.
The Washington times., 1918-07-17
LEWIS, OPPONENT OF
WHITMAN, IN CRASH

ALBANY, N. Y, July 17.-Attorney
General Morton R Lewis, candidate
for the Republican nomination for
governor against Governor Whitman,
was hurt, perhaps seriously. in an
automobile accident six miles south of
Saratoga Springs shortly after noon
today, according 70 q report reaching
here Another car skidded into the
machine bearing Lewis. His back Is
reported badly wrenched.
The Washington times., 1918-07-17
WALL ST. MARKET
OPENING STEADY ON STOCK
EXCHANGE.
Three Thousand Shares Of United
States steel Are Offered at 1851
and 1osN as Session starts-Ma'
rins Preferred Shows GAIN

NEW YORK. July 1.-THE stock
market opened steady today. Three
thousand shares OF United States
Steel WAS offered at 1859 and 1854.
Marine, preferred. was up 4 at ss%.
Yesterday Ia
The Washington times., 1918-07-17
ours Of sleep for different aEeA

X Be cheerful, and do your best
to keep your school and your home
clean. and attractive. and to make
the world a better place to live In
The Washington times., 1918-07-17
BUENA VISTA. PA.
Buena Vista Spring Hotel

A high class summer hotel catering a.
clusiVsiy TO the best people. Large enough
to AFFORD every comfort. Small enough to
insure personal attention. Excellent cuisine
By motor from Washington. y milsa Via
RidEeviile, Frederick. Thurmont- From
Baltimore 20 mIles, via Frederick. Thurmonk.
Is miles from historical Gettysburg ban
Write J. q. coFFAY, Manager,
For Terms and Folder.
The Washington times., 1918-07-17
t4so. 600 FIRE IN RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, Va. July In
Shoekoe Mills owned By Moore 4 ca.
were destroyed by IRE early todav.
The loss Is estimated at $50. 900, ~
lieved to be fully covered BY fnsug-
ance.
The Washington times., 1918-07-17

Potatoes are q native American
crop, dOa't let the Germans beat rs
n eur own game. They are eating
potatoes and conserving Wheat.
The Washington times., 1918-07-17
FINANCIAL
The Safest Investments

n. No. that DO not huctuats during dis.
embeo conaln5on1S y y toe noDey o. stock mar
-lrl well secured on real estate IN the
6f@frfc Of Columbia, constitute 'igilt-edFeH
s-~ertmentH and they do not depend upon m.
1nrDcIaI responsibility Of individuals or cor
s,-.ffons for their stability. We can EtIppIy
SS,-h Investments IN amounts from 500 M
@rd send for booklet. Concerning Laans
- InvsstDantA
The Washington times., 1918-07-17

coreoran Fire Ins...... 20 zee
Firemen's Fire Ins...... - .ss
Ger.-Amer. Fire Ins.... 30 .ss
Nat Union Fire Ins.... Q 80
TITLE INSURANCE sToCKs
Real Estate Title Ins... :. -
MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS
The Washington times., 1918-07-17

Yesterday
Goaa
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
The Soldier in Battle

1T seemed to me- he said to me
AS we were talking of IL after,
THAT when we started ! could see %
Ny little ones and hear their laughter.
Out there was No Mans Land, an wire
An troops OF Prussians garbed in gray,
But back of me a cottage fire
An mother an the kids at play.
"H's difficult, Of course, tosteil
Just what was runnin through my mind
But somehow, l remember well,
saw the fence with roses twined,
An in the yard the shady tree
Where hsd hung my bsby's swlng;,
An something seemed 10 say 10 me:
Don't let the Prussisns harm thing
'I saw the quiet, simple street
Where stands that little home of ours
The parlor with its curtains neat,
The window boxes with their flowers; -
The mother smilin' at the door,
The children plsyin' in the sun:
An something whispered. o'er an o'er;
Shall they be ravishsd by the Hunt
~ saw the peonies, white an red,
That we had loved from year to year
The pansy an tho poppy bed.
An then ! saw the havoc here
The blAckened homes where shame has been,
The sorrow strewn by demons wild;
An fought 10 spare my cottage clean,
An keep my loved ones undefiled."
(CopyriGht, 1918, by Edgar A. Guest)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
R0SSELER NEW DIRECTOR
OF SHIPPING OPERATIONS
General Manager OF Pacific Mall
Steamship Company Goes
With u. M Board.

WASHINGTON, July III. IL.
Hosseler. president and gem
eral manager of the Pacific Mall
Steamship company. today was ap-
pointed director OF operations OF the
shipping board.
Mr.. Roesscler virtually was draft
ed into the government service, ac-
cordlng 10 statement by Chair
man Hurley. He has been given
time to adjust his private business
and will assume his duties Septem-
bcr 1b
Mr.. Rosselor will devote all his
time TO the new work. He was ap-
pointed because OF his familiarity
with oriental as well as European
shipping conditions. Mr.. Rosseler
twenty years ago was chiefly in.
strumental In establishing the first
regular steamship service between
San Francisco and the ports on the
west coast of South America.
In addition to his practical OK
perience In snip operations. he has
had opportunity TO famillarize him
self with governmental war re-
quirements member of the port
and harbor commission. He viii
succeed. as directoS>T operations,
Edward f. Carry. who resigned to
become chairman of tho commits
sion.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
is STEP TO STOP STRIKE
Result of Walkout on July 8
., May Be Awaited Before
Action Is Taken.
COMMITTEES TO ACT TODAY
House Will Possibly Receive
Measure; Resolution Of
fered in Senate.

|, WASHINGTON, July 1.--Leglsla
tlon to authorize government control
and operation of telegraph and tcle-
phone systems during the war was
approved by President Wilson and
leaders at the capital prepared for It's
immediate consideration.
In the face Of an impending strike
Of union operators employed by the
Western Union company, an effort
will be made to put through before
the recess of congress this week
pending legislation empowering the
president TO take over the systems.
Mepnhers Of congress said today
that the attorney general had ad-
vised the president that he is with
out authority under existing law to
take over the lines and that IL neces-
sity for action arose with congress In
recess he would bo without power to
act
The presidents views were con-
veyed IN a brief note to Chairman
Sims OF The house interstate and for
eiRn commerce committee, endorsing
a letter written by Postmaster Cen
eral Burleson, urging legislation "nt
this mortent when the paralysis OF
a large part OF the system OF .clectri-
cal communication is threatened"
Representative Sims had written
to the president. secretaries Baker
and Daniels and Mr. Burleson asking
their opinion of pending bin intro
duced by Representative Aswell OF
Louisiana empowering the president
to take over telephone. telegraph and
radio systems. All three gave their
approval
Immediately upon receipt of the
presidents letter tho house commit
te arranged to report the resolution
TO the house, but action on the reso-
luton was deferred until tomorrow
by the house committee, and Chair
man sims invited Secretaries Bak r.
and Daniels ard Postmaster General
Burleson to appear then and further
explain their Views.
It is understood that the president
has nat concluded definitely to take
over the telegraphs and telephones
as soon as the power is given. He
probably will await the result OF the
strike of Western Union operators
called for July by the Commercial
union because the
Western Union refused to abide by
rulings of the war labor board and
continued to discharge union opera
tors.
Union officials claim one-fourth
Of the 10000 operators of the West
ern Union will walk out. The COM
panv insists that the strike call will
have no substantial effect upon itt
husinpgg
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
FOUR AMERICANS KILLED
IN MEXICAN BANDIT RAID
Employees Of Mexican Gulf OIL Com
pany Carrying Pnyroiis Are
Held I'm

HOUSTON, Texas. July -Four
American citizens were killed by
Mexican bandits near Tampico,
Mexico. Saturday. while carrying
The payroll of the Mexican Gulf OIL
company, 1t was announced at the
company's general offices here to-
day Leslie r.. Miliard, OF Beau
mont, Texas. assistant cashier, and
l.. A. Dunn, r. N. Cooper and Ait
fred e. Esparcia. whose home ada
dresses are not known here, were
The bandits victims, Few details
are known,
The Mexican Gull Oil company
gave out the following statement to-
day:
-Four Of our employees were killed
in raid by bandits on our ter
minals at Tamplco at Saturday noon.
The terminals are located three
miles from Tampico and robbery in
spired the raid We have not learned
how much money was stolen, but
Leslie r. Millard. our assistant
cashier, L. A. Dunn, II. NJ Cooper
and Alfreds e. Espercia. all Ameri-
can citizens. were murdered.
Private kilograms to MillarGs rel
atves today said Millsrd and his
companions were carrying the cont
panys payroll when fired upon. the
four being instantly killed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
Airmen Are
Bombing Munitions
Works in Germany

LONDON, July 1-Recent air
raids against railway stations ana
military establishments in Ger
many are being continued. accord
ing to an official statement issued
by the airmninistry tonight. The
statement reads
"On the night Of June 3o-July /,
further attacks were made on the
enemy airdrome at Boulay and on
railway works and stations at
Thionville. Remilly, Landau, 2wei-
brucken and Saarbrucken The
chemical works at Mannheim were
again attacked.
"Cn July the railway and work
shops at Karthaus. the station at
Treves and the railway triangle Of
Metz Sahlons were bombed with
good eftcct. One hostile machine
was shot down and two Of ours arc
missing one OF the machines re-
ported as missing June 80 has re-
tunnel
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
SENATE AGAIN VOTES
FOR WHEAT INCREASE
Refuses 20 Yield To Opposition of
House on Price OF $3.50;
Count is Overwhelming

WASHINGTON, July l. The
senate today by an overwhelming
majority refused to yield to house
opposition to an Increase in the
governments minimum guarantee
for wheat at $3.50 per bushel. A
motion Of majority leader Martin
proposing to instruct the Bcnate
conferees to abandon the senate
price increase amendment to the an
nual agricultural bill, was defeated
As to 10
The senate's action causes con-
tinuance Of the deadlock over the
s2S, 100000 appropriation measure
and prevented It's passage today, the
beginning of the governments fiS-
cal year. Enactment Of an emer-
eency resolution to provide needed
funds for the department of agri
culture pending settlement of the
wheat dispute is under considera-
ton.
Some senators argued that the
prices fixed by the food administra-
ton. even with the new allowances
to cover increased freight charges,
are not high enough in view OF far
mer's production costs and price OF
flour. There was little support in
debate for Senator Martins reso-
luton, friends OF price increase oc-
cupyfng most Of the time spent in
discussion.
Another meeting Of the senate and
house conferees is being arranged
and 1t is planned 10 report a dis
agreement on the wheat amend
ment to both branches Of congress, |
leaving the house 10 determine
whether II will agree to an increase
OF the present Wheat price minimum
OF So. Senators from wheat grow
ing states led the fight today against
abandonment A by the senate of its |
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
Holland It1perHs Agreement
BY Sending Potatoes to Huns

To furnish Germany with fifty
thousand tons of potatoes, Hol-
land, 1t was said today, not only
would be violating an agreement
with Great Britain to supply that
country and Germany each with
five Thousand tons of potatoes
yearly, but also probably would
be imperilling her food agreement
with the United States,
Under that agreement, this
country promised the Netherlands
government grain in large guam
titles and since much Of IL already
has been shipped, some officials
were OF the opinion that the gov
ernment, while naturally liSlu-
clined to deprive Holland of fun
er food supplies, might in the face
of public opinion in this country
have To take drastic retaliatory
action against Holland IL she in
sists on allowing Germany fifty
thousand tons of potatoes at
time when the central powers are
believed to be experiencing a food
crisis.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
WANT SUBWAY ON 18TH
UNDER MIDLAND RAIL WAY
School Board win Ask City Commits
sion to Provide Safety for Chill
drcn of south Side school.

In order to safeguard children at
tending the new South Side school,
now undar construction at Nine
teenth and Cincinnati streets, q com
mittee from tho board of education
will appear before the city commits
sioners In the near future with a
request that subway be constructed
under the Midland Valley railroad
at Nineteenth street Tho action was
authorized Mt the regular meeting Of
the board OF education held last
night.
Committees were appointed for the
coming year. little change being
made in the personnel. Other Items
of routine were despatched. A spe-
cial meeting was ordered for July Is,
at which time bids will be received
on $4,000 worth of construction
work. The contracts will be for the
addition of several units to various
schools oyer the city.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02

WASHINGTON~ July 1.--ofn-
cial announcement from The
Hague that the Netherlands gov
ernment has agreed to export po-
tatoes from the new crop in equal
quantities to the belligerent ma
tions brought the disclosure to-
day OF the fact that the United
States government has informa-.
port fifty thousand tons of pota-
ton of Hollands intention to ex-
toes to Germany.
Officials here believe that in
expressing a Willingness to export
potatoes to each of the belliger-
ents Holland is undertaking to
disguise her intention of supplying
large quantities Of much needed
food to Germany alone. Ship
ments to Germany already are un-
der way, according to cable ad-
vices, the movement following
closely upon the announcement in
Germany of the reduction of the
potato ration from seven to three
pounds weekly.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
BILLION DOLLAR SUPPLY
BILL PASSES IN HOUSE
is Last Major Proposal to Provide
Sincws of War; Clothing Is
Principal Item.

WASHINGTON, July IA new
urgent deficiency bill carrying nearly
$1,000, 100000, including 's7l2,223,-
610 for clothing for the army was
passed today by the house soon
after It was reported by the appro-
priations committee. 1t is the last
OF the big supply measures and now
goes to the senate.
The large sum for clothing was
made necessary because no provision
was made for it in the. $4,000 ,O00,-
900 army appropriation bill. Chair
man Sherley of the appropriations
committee explained that the war
planned to maintain
three months supply Of clothing
and equipment for the soldiers in in
land states in addition to the
months supply at seaboard.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
MEDICAL BOYCOTT CHARGED
Qsteopathic President Claims Gorgas
at Head of Discriminatory Plot.

BOSTON. July 1.--The- charge
that the medical profession, through
Surgeon General William c. Gorgas,
virtually had threatend the govern
ment with war service boycott II
osteopaths were admitted to the
medical corps, was made by DR..
George w. Riley of New York, presI-
dent OF the American osteopathic as
ISOLATION, at the annual convention
of the association today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
First American Army Corps Organized
Ready for Action Under Gen. Liggett

WASHINGTON. July I: - Re
sumption Of the German offensive
ON Inc west front is now eFphcted
nomontarily by the army Officials
hcre. General PershinE's reports
and French and British advices have
shown increasing enemy activity aay
bv day indicating the Germans are
prorarlug for another assault.
There is great stir and movement
among the Germans before the
kncr.can lines around Chateau Tht-
cTrv where an army corps OF Amer
lean troops stand shoulder 70 shoul-
der with the French to block The
road 20 Paris,
secretary Baker disclosed today
that organization Of the FIR army
corps probably had been completed.
II suspect" the secretary said In
reply to question. that several
Of our divisions are operating to-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
PLOT TO DEFEAT DRAFT
CHARGE AGAINST WIDOW
Mrs. BcrgdoIl. Philadelphia. Mother
of Famous Auto Racer, Held
in $4,000 Bail.

PHILADELPHIA, July 1. -- Mrs
Emma C. Bergdoll, wealthy widow
Of A Philadelphia brewer, was today
held in $4,000 bail for further
hearing next Monday by a United
States commissioners on charge OF
aiding her son, Grover G. Bergdoll,
TO avoid serving in the national
army Bergdoll. who is widely
known in automobile racing circles
and is an expert aviator, tailed 10
report TO his local board for physical
examination last summer and dis
appearcd He WIS reported to have
yone to Mexico Several DAYS ago
agents searched the
home Of f'his mother and, according
to department Of justice Officials
found papers that indicated mrs.
Rergdoll had probably known the
whereabouts of hor son.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02

gether as an army corps undor conf
mhnd OF Maj. Cen. Hunter Liggett
Whether any other divisions have
been created into an army corps and
a tentative army commander chosen
! have not heard"
The First, Second and Third diw-
sions (regular) commander respect
lively by Major Generals Robert
l.. Bullard, Omar Buudy and Joseph
r. Dickman, are included in the
first corps. and are either AZ Chateau
Thierry or Canugny. The corps or
plan calls for six divisions,
four combatant and two replacement,
and with tho necessary artillery units
and other additional troops the total
strength Of a corps would oe nearly
220. 600 men. Undoubtedly, General
LiRgett has all the elements neces-
sary for his corps If his organization
is complete.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
VIENNA ADMITS LOSSES
War Office Statement
Confirms Evacuation
Of Positions
ALLIES IMPROVING HOLDS
Important Points on the
Western Front Are
Taken

ROME, July 1.--lIeavy attacks
launched against Monte di Val Bella
by the Austrians were repulsod by
the Italians ''the masses being
moved down by artillery fire. ac-
cording TO the official communities
ton from headquarters. More than
two thousand prisoners were taken
by the Italians.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
ARMY BlIl In Conference.

WASUINGTDNl July I.--HopPs
u beginning the summer recess OF
congress before July 4 faded today
when the house sent the $4,000.
oO0.O 900 army bill 10 conference with
instructions to the conferees to give
full consideration to some 900
amendments added by the senate.
Several days probably will be re.
quired for this task.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
ROAD BONDS READY TO SELL
Approved by the Attorney General,
Up TO Government.

Approval of the road bond issue
of Tuna county for sl,750,oo0 was
obtainedxby the commissioners and
county treasurer Saturday, and the
bonds are now In the hands n the
county. ready to sell. Permission to-
dispose of them must first be OBJ
tanned from the government and
the commissioners will probably
name a committee to 90 to Wash
ington to represent the county In
the negotiations.
There Is little hope of getting the
entire issue approved, but Is is be
iieved that some OF them will be
sold.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
Soldiers Are
Entertained in London

LONDON. July 1--American
troops in the London district. were
entertained at the Palace theater
Sunday evening and addresses were
made by Vlce-Admlral Sims. com
mander Of the American naval
forces in the war zone, and T. j.
MacNamara, parliamentary sccre-
tary to the admiralty.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
Liquor to BE SerUed
Army Men in Homes

WASHINGTON, July 1.--Furnish--
ing Of liquor TO officers and men NJ
the army within private homes ls
prohibited under new reguiations
formulated by President Wilson ana
Secretary Baker and made pubic TO-
night by the commission on training
camp activities, Dry zones around
every >camp where as many as 2So
6I,v %Gn aTe dsvs ''e,oDe@ also sre sestabished sS
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-07-02
CHINA MAY BE GIVEN LOAN
State Department Said 20 BE I'm Favor
OF Negotiations Under Way.

NEW YORK. July 1--Representa-
tives OF tho state department at
Washington continued In this city to-
day their recent conference with in
ternational bankers regarding the
advisa blIity af a Chinese loan. The
conferees included members of j. p.
Morgan & Co, Kuhn, Loeb & Co. the
National city bank, First National
bank, Chase National bank and
Guaranty Trust company.
The outcome of today's meeting
was not disclosed, but II was said
that Washington viewed the nego-
tiations with favor.