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The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
MERCHANTS FORMING
Larger ASSOCIATION
New Organization Will Represent
All D. c. Business Interests.

The Retail Merchants Association is
no more! Its successor is the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Association
of Washington.
This title was decided upon last night
at a meeting Of the board of governors
OF what was then the Retail Mer-
chants Association.
The change marks the advent or a
new era for the association, as the
rolls of membership will now be open
to many business interests which had
been knocking at the door OF the Of
flee Of Secretary Charles J. Columbus
to avail themselves of the big service
rendered to members.
A resolution was adopted appeal
ing to the State road commission OF
Maryland to have a concrete or
macadam road constructed parallel
with the City and Suburban Elec-
trio Railroad. and to connect with
the District road on Rhode Island
avenue, near Mount Rainier.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
STOPS RECRUITING
TILL BILL PASSES
Navy Must Wait for Authority tc
Enlist More Men.

Temporary suspension of all recruit
ing excepting re-enlistments was an
nounced yesterday from U. 8. Marine
Corps headquarters. The order goes
into effect Immediately and probably
will remain in force until after Con-
gressional action has been taken on
the navy appropriation bill. which
provides for a substantial increase to
the personnel of the Marine Corps.
In the meantime recruiting officers
will sell war saving stamps.
Representative Lemuel L. Padgett.
Of Tennessee, chairman of the House
Naval Appropriations Committee. last
night stated that in all probability
the appropriation bill would be re-
an increase of approximately 10000 men
for the Marine Corps. Little. IL any,
opposition to the passage of this
measure is expected from any source.
When it becomes a law 1t will have
the effect of. stimulating recruiting
for the marine service to a marked de-
gree.
The order of suspension Of further
enlistments. received at the main re-
cruiting station OF the u. s. Marine
Corps yesterday, says:
Until further notice accept no ap-
plicants for enlistment or reserve. Ac-
cept for re-enlistment under existing
rules. Applicants already accepted
will be forwarded to recruit depots
and enrolled. All unanswered re-
quests for waivers will be considered
as being answered in the negative.
During the remainder of this month
all recruiting stations will be put in
thorough order, storerooms overhaul
ed and stock and property rearranged.
eliminating dead wood. Whenever
practicable recruiting parties will CO.
operate earnestly with local authori-
ties in the sale Of war savings
stamps"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
Army SURGEON PAYS
YIN. c. A.FINE TRIBUTE
Commends Care of His Sons to Or.
ganization if Death Occurs.

From every corner of the United
States requests come to the Wash
ington war work council OF the Y.
NJ. c. A. for errands and service
to men in the camps in this vicin-
ity. but perhaps the most unusual
one was received yesterday from the
Philippine Islands.
A hospital surgeon, medical depart
ment. U. S. A, wrote that he had
designated a Washington trust COM
pany as the executor and guardian
of his two sons. in case anything
happened to him during a trip he
is making to this country, with the
request that the sons be placed under
the supervision of the secretary of
the Washington Y. NJ. c. A. until
they became of age.
Since this officer did not even know
the name of the secretary here, Y.
NJ. C. A. officials regarded the re-
quest as an unusual tribute Of faith
in the association.
Another mother wrote that she de-
sired to hear from a Son whose last
letter stated he was Ill at Walter
Reed Hospital. The secretary at
Walter Reed Hospital promptly re-
piled that her son was getting along
well, though not yet able to write.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
Fort Myer Engineers
Give Entertainment

Recently the ballroom in the ad-
ministration building at Fort Myer
was the scene of a successful enter
tainment and dance given by the
men Of Company A, Thirty-seventh
Engineers. The hall was very at
tractively decorated with festoons
and Japanese lanterns. A large
castle, the emblem of the Engineer
Corps, was mounted on the plat
form.
Albert Vestal. of Indiana, was a
guest of honor. as were all the off,
GERS OF the regiment. The patron
esses included many ladies from out
of town, wives of members of the
company.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
Knock the Knockers"
Latest Navy Slogan
For Smile Boosters

knock the knockers" seems to be
the recently adopted slogan OF the
Navy Department.
This is evidenced by the posting
Of signs throughout the city with
the following legend:
This is not the time for knock
ing or growing.
BOOST AND SMILE
LIFT! MAN! LIFTp
The signs have been placed in con-
spicuous places in public buildings
with letters battering their way into
the intelligence of the reader with
huge black face printing. In small
simple letters in the lower left
hand border II is signed: de-
partment of the Navy. ONCE Of the
Secretary"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
BORDEN COMES TOD.C c.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

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Imperial Munitions Board Of England.
Sir Charles Gordon, vice chairman
Of the British War Mission, met the
premier upon his arrival and escorted
him to his hotel, and remained with
him for some time.
A conference between Lord Reading
and Sir Robert will take place today.
1t was denied that any engagement
would be made with Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo, but 1t is certain
that finances plays an important part
in the visit OF the premier.
Under an arrangement made some
time ago between Canada. England
and the United States a sliding credit
of around $l2,OOO.O0O per month was
promised Canada by this country for
the purchase Of raw materials for mu-
nitions in this country.
Amount Insufi icIent.
This amount is not nearly enough to
ill the shells required by England
from Canada, and the increasing Of It
is likely to be asked in the conference
that will take place here.
Under present arrangements Canada
has agreed to loan IS, 900 900 per month
to the British government for the pur-
chase of munitions each month.
Expenditures for munitions run
from $35,00O,OO0 to 81, ,0Oo, 900 per month
and the credit allowed by this coun-
try is not large enough to cover the
difference between the money loaned
England by Canada and the amount
spent.
Doubling the credit or at least a
material increase Of it probably will
be asked for and perhaps granted
by this country.
Sir Robert left Ottawa at s
o'clock Sunday afternoon and ar
rived here at 1880 last night. He
will remain a few days and leave
probably late Wednesday night or
Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
HUNS SLAY RUSSIANS
WITH FLAG OF TRUCE

Petrograd. Feb. 25.-The advancing
Germans are distributing proclama-
tions in Russian territory declaring
that resistance is useless, as Germany
has transferred to the Eastern front
a great army. which intends to cap
ture and occupy Petrograd.
Narya, which lies about eighty miles
from Petrograd. is preparing for a
siege. North of Dvinsk one Russian
regiment sent a delegation with a
white flag to explain that it was all
a mistake" as the Russians were not
at war. Their proffer was met by a
volley, and the envoys were killed.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26

by Miss Lucy Branhan, in which she
Appealed to the members to 80 on
record as favoring suffrage.
The association unanimously ex-
pressed itself In favor OF the bill pro-
viding retirement for District teach
ers. A resolution was also adopted ad-
vocating an immediate -epeal OF the
alley law, and ~favoring the creation
of minor streets wherever practicable,
as a means of meeting present hous-
ing Conditions.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
Asks Change Of Name
To that Of Stepfather

James e. McCleary, aged so. a res
ident Of the District, asked the Dis
trict SUI RENE Court yesterday to al
low him to change his name to that
Of his stepfather, I. Wesley Patton.
When a mere infnat. McCleary
states through his attorneys, Cola
day and Barger, his father died, and
shortly afterward his mother re-
married. Ever since that time. he
states he has been known as Pat
ton, and now wants to legalize his
use of that name.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
BOARD OF TRADE MEN
TO VISIT TABERNACLE

Billy Sunday VIII be host to mem
bers Of the Board OF Trade at the
Tabernacle Saturday night The
board decided yesterday at a meet
ing Of the executive committee that
Saturday night would be the night
for a demonstration of appreciation
of Mr.. Sundays fight against old
"Sate' and the Kaiser.
Tickets for admission Of members
Of the board may be obtained at the
office Of the secretary. room 5e4, Star
Building. These tickets will entitle
the members to seats in a selected
section.
Many ladies Of the families of
members are also expected to be
present
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
SOLDIER GUTTER, SAYS WIFE

New York. Feb. 25.-Mrs. Myra b.
Valentine. through her attorney, filed
papers in a separation suit today
against Fernando b. Valentine. a
broker. She charges that in August,
1917. with intent to abandon her. he
enlisted as private in the 10th In
fantry. representing himself as unmar-
ried. Private Valentine is now doing
his bit" at Spartanburg, s. c.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
BRYAN In DRY" CONFERENCE

New York, Feb. 25.-william ].
Bryan. conferred tonight with fifty
representatives of seven temperance
organizations as to the best means
for furthering the passage of the Fed
eral amendment. At the conclusion
OF The conference It was anounced
tat temperance bodies all over Amer
lea are to be asked to join in forming
ap association to be known as the
Easionai Dry Federation
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
CITIZENS ASK
j. S. TO TAKE
PHONE SYSTEM
Associations Also Discuss
Free Clinic, Street Rail
ways and Suffrage.

That there Is a community center
in the great city OF Washington
that lies several squares in each
direction" from the office Of a prac-
ticing physician is reS~-.-ed in let
ter from DR.. J. d. McCue, which
was read last night before the regu-
lar monthly meeting of the Mid-City
Citizens Association. in Flynn's Hall,
Eighth and < streets northwest.
This conpTnunication was an appeal
for financial assistance for the Peo-
pies Dispensary and Free Clinic, In
diana avenue and Second street,
which Is supported by a number of
physicians and laymen, who devote
a great deal of attention to its prop
er maintenance and supply free serv-
ice to the poor of the neighborhood.
Teachers Ask Minimum Wage.
Resolutions recently adopted by the
Grade Teachers Union, asking that a
minimum wage Of $1,000 per year for
the District be established. was read
before the meeting and referred to
the committee on schools.
The organization voted resolutions
lAC VI
the District telephone service. but re-
ferred to the committee on legislation;
measures providing for Federal own
ership OF the street railway systems;
the removal Of the Washington, Balti-
more and Annapolis Railway terminals
from Fourteenth street and New York
avenue northwest to a point further
east Of Fourteenth street; against the
johnson rent-profteering bin, favoring
the appointment of a rent director in
lstead.
Miss Mollie Condor. on invitation of
the association to the Washington suf-
fragists to send a speaker, gave an
address. She presented a resolution
asking the Senate to pass the suffrage
pill. which was adopted.
Senator Sterling Mt GEORGETOWN.
Eternal struggle and not eternal
1gilance is the price of liberty" de-
Jared Senator Sterling, of South Da-
sota, in an address delivered last
light before the Georgetown Citizens
association. He singled out recent
nunitiOn strikes and the Hog Island
candal as examples of the traitorous
Solsheviki spirit which is always
:rabbing for more, more, more, with
liter disregard of Americas welfare
and the success Of her armed forces
n the war
The German-American Alliance was
also attacked by him as an organiza-
lion which had served to keep Ger
mans altogether German while the
government allowed them the priv
leges Of electors.
At the outset Of his remarks, the
senator suggested for the considera-
ion Of the association. the support of
4 bill which would exempt from taxa
ion all improvements on property in
Washington whose cost did not ex-
seed $500. Such a plan he urged
would greatly serve to stimulate the
development and beautifying of this
,ity.
The regular business meetiu@ Cf the
association was held prior 10 the SEN
tors address. 1t openeI with d talk
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
American Steamer Aground.

santiago, Chile, Feb, 25.-The Amer
lean steamer Kentra. plying between
New York and Chilean ports, has
stranded near Coronel, and it is be-
lieved will be total loss. The crew
was rescued and part of the cargo
saved.
The Kentra belongs to the United
Steel Products Company. New York.
She measures 1853 tons gross and was
built in 1907.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
HOG ISLAND PROBE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.


Job. They knew it meant exemp-
ton. That fact underlies the class
of labor which we got for a while,
and a great deal of labor inefflciency
and high costs"
This official thought It had been
mistake for the government to ad-
vertise a method OF men avoiding
military service. Even patriotic en-
ployes. he said, found therselves re-
garded ''on the outside" as slackers.
vardamnn Bitter.
No opportunity was afforded to in
spect railroad and street car lines
leading to the job, against which
workingmen have bitterly complained,
because the Senators were met at the
railroad station with automobiles.
After the delegation had tramped
around in the island mud an hour or
so, they were taken to the "chuck
house. for luncheon with the en-
ployes. They had pea soup. roast
beef, potatoes, white bread. despite
wheatless day. and two pieces of but
ter. coffee and pudding. officials of
the company said this was a typical
meal, sold for 80 cents.
Senator Vardaman was bitterly
critical of conditions. He said:
There has been a death-bed i'm
provement lately. These big fellows
want to save the juice in what there
is-left of the contract by cutting off
all the little gratis which they are
compelled to-"
II came here convinced that there
had been a carnival OF waste and a
saturnalia OF graft. / saw nothing to
change my opinion. The construction
work. for which we have paid so
dearly to men who know how il of
the simplest type. Amy one would
know how to do it.
Raps Contractors.
THAT is, except the shipbuilding.
and the experts to whom we pay these
huge fees themselves know no more
about shipbuilding than a prairie dog
does about the political economy OF
the planet Mars.
THE government has taken a piece
of waste land, paid an enormous price
for it, spent 0,OOO, 900 in improvements
which cannot be removed from it, and
my opinion is that when the war is
over these contractors will find a way
to have this vast plant given to them
at their own terms
Senator Harding, OF Olio, said:
There has been tremendous waste.
first, because of haste. and. second.
because it was government money
these men spent, not their own. But
when the yard is through. it will be
the biggest and best in the world-the
cheapest place to manufacture ships
on a tremendous scale. In view of
political tendencies, it is probable the
government may keep it for its own.
At least, that will be live question. ."
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
The Destiny ofNations y

Are you one of the citizens of Washington who
Is earnestly saving ounces of bread day in order
that Washington's part, namely, $4,000 loaves of
bread per day. may be saved and sent to thousands
of our brave, sacrificing boys at the front? .-.s
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26

There has never been time in the history of the
world when Our People, held in their hands as
GRAVE and RESPONSIBLE problem as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
MORE NAVY ARPLANES MAY REQU|S|T0N SPACE
Secretary Of Agriculture Given
Broad Powers in Food Bill to
Take Over Buildings.

The Secretary Of Agriculture is given
broad authority to requisition any
building in Washington for use of the
department. under specific limitations.
in the emergency food bill favorably
reported to the House yesterday by tho
committee on agriculture.
It is provided that the Secretary OF
Agriculture Ia authorized. for the ON.
cial purposes Of the department and
within the limit Of the appropriation
for rent made in. this or any other act
making appropriations for the depart
ment. to requisition the use of and take
possession Of any building or any space
In any building in the District other
than dwelling house occupied as such
or building occupied by any other
branch OF the government service,
The Secretary Of Agriculture must
ascertain ana pay Just compensation
Tor the use OF this property If the
amount Of compensation he proposes is
not satisfactory to the owner or agent.
70 per cent OF tho amount Is to be paid
ana the owner or agent is entitled to
further sum as will be Just compensa-
ton.
Earlier in tho bill, under miscel1a-
neous items. 1t IL provided that a sum
not exceeding $26. 900 shall be ayaila Bile
for rent in the District in connection
with tho departments activities in sup
plying farm labor or carrying on an
educational campaign in connection
Herewith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
VIOLATIONS OF LAW IN
DEPORTATION OF WORKERS
Department Of Justice Holds Bisbss
and Warren Copper Men De- H.
prived Of Rights. y, =

Investigation BY the Department Of
Justice of the deportation Of D.. I.lss
copper mine workers from Bisbes and
the Warren district Of Arizona last
July has developed apparent vinla-
tfons Of the law. 1t was disclosed to-
day, and Assistant Attorney General
william c. Fits and Oliver e. Pagan,
special attorney for Indictment cases
have gone to Tucson. Arix., where .
United States grand jury is in session.
The Investigators reported that in
their opinion a number Of the citizens
of Bisbee and other towns responsible
for the forced deportations violated
federal laws forbidding conspiracy to
deprive citizens of their constitutional
rights. The penalty provided by law
is a fine of not more than $4,000 and
Imprisonment for not more than ten
years.
The Department of Justice has been
Investigating tho deportations since
last fall. when q labor. commission.
headed by Secretary Wilson. reported
to the President on the deportations
and suggested prosecutions Of those
responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
Secretary Daniels Orders Big Factory
at Philadelphia to Quadruple
Its Output.

Quadrupling Of tho output of the
Nays big airplane factory at Phila-
delphtA has been ordered by Secretary
Daniels. It will be accomplished by
making the plant an assembling center
for Navy aircraft. and placing con-
tracts for parts Of machines with
scores Of manufacturers.
Production figures cannot be dis
cussed. but eight months from its in
auSuration the Philadelphia plant has
reached the maximum output possible
with existing facilitiss. 1t has been
decided. therefore. to change tho sys-
tenn of operation in order to meet the
demands Of tho Nays augmented air
program.
A large proportion of the machines
used by the Nav are equipped with
liberty motors secured from tho Army
Signal Corps. 1t is understood that
the Navy has been given q certain
priority in this matter covering tho
special type ada6ted to its use. Re-
Gently flights Of naval airplanes driven
BY liberty motors have been a frequent
occurrence between Hampton roads
and Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
FATHER AIDING SONS
ESCAPE LOSES APPEAL
Filming Of James Hunter Upheld by
:, District Court In Junior
Republic Case.


The District Court of. Appeals in an
opinion by Mr.. Justice Van Orsdel has
aflrmed the: action Of Judge Latimer
Of the Juvenile Court in hning for con-
tempt James Hunter, who hfndered
and interfered with the administration
Of Justice by aiding in the escape of his
SON. James Hunter. jr.. from the Ma
tional Junior Republic.
Tho boy had been convicted of disor-
Derby conduct IN 'prfcking toy bal
loon" carried by q faker during q pa
rads on Pennsylvania avenue.
The boy has not since been returned
to the Jurisdiction. tits stated. and the
father was summoned for contempt.
tried by Judge Latimer. then presiding
in that tribunal, adjudgsd guilty and
fined 500 and ordered Imprisoned for
forty-eight hours. The father ap-
pealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
Would Remvoe Ban on Dance.
FORMER GRIDlRON STAR
KILLED BY FOES SHELL
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. May 6.-Lieut. John Rosen-
valid Of tho Medical Corps. who was
formerly one Of the best known of the
western foot ball players. has been
killed by shell IRE in tho Luneville Sec
tor.
Lieut.. Rosenwald. whose homo was in
Minneapolis. was q guard on tho Uni
versity Of Minnesota eleven a few
years ago and made brilliant record.
On the fleld Of battle his record was
still better. He distinguished himself
two or three times during lombard
ments. notably during the engagement
in which heroic ssrgt. Peterson was
killed a short time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
7ELLSLABOR
It IS VITAL WAR FACTOR

An Appreciation Of the part played
BY all war workers IN supporting the
troops at the front was expressed by
President Wilson today in . telegram
to the New Jersey Council Of Defense
approving . plan to hold . conferences
Of war workers At Trenton today. Ths
Prasidsnt tslagraphed:
Tn our fight for the rights Of
free men the world over your ef-
forts and the efforts Of your fellow.
citisens are . vital factor. Your de-
Termination to perform the neces-
sary labor and acoept the necessary
sacrifice. and tho like spirit which
has now become manifest through
out our nation feassure . stricken
world that our ideals OF justio and
humanity and liberty shall in the
end prevail"
Similar kilograms have been sent to
state councils Of defense in all states
holding war conferences this month.