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The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
FRENCH REPULSE FOE
WEST OF R0YE WHILE
BRITISH PUSH ON
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British. according to Haig's day re-
port, have sent patrols across the
Ancre near Thiepval Wood, which
is close to the village of that name.
three and half miles northeast of
Albert. Further north British pa
trolls advanced on the three-mile
front between Beaucourt and Puis-
ieux. Only little further progress
is required in this sector before the
whole German center between Al
bert and Arras must go back to-
ward Bapaume. with the tanks re-
'tiring automatically. Albert seems
destined to fall to the British before
many more days are passed, and
Arras would promptly be disentan-
gled. Once they have gone back
across the Ancre. the Germans can
not stop before they reach the fore
field Of the Bapaume-Comblcs-Pe-
rome line.
Only entirely unexpected develop
ments can prevent a German retreat
on the fifty-mile front between Arras
and Noyon.
The question which confronts Won
Boehn seems to &c not Shall re-
treat?" but How far?"
MORE
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
SEARCH STILL FAILS
FOR ROY MURDER CLUE
Fairfax County Authorities Puzzled
by Mystery.

After another day of fruitless search
for clues leading TO explanation OF the
murder of little Eva Roy, the Fair
fax County authorities declared yester-
day that the mystery seemed as far
from being solved as on the day the
crime was committed.
Lou Hall. the woodcutter held for
the crime, after being rigidly cross
examined by the authorities again yes
terday persisted in his original state
ment that he knew nothing of the
crime, and that he had no reason
for killing the little girl.
why should 1 have killed the
child?" he repeatedly asked. Il have
a little girl of my own
The sheriff of Fairfax County, J. r.
Allison. and Assistant Attorney for the
Commonwealth Farr have thoroughly
Investigated every foot Of the wood
where the crime was committed, and
the vicinity of Burke Station without
results.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
FRANK r. WILLS SAVES
LIVES ON SUBMARINE

Frank r. Wills is a chief gunner's
mate in the navy. He isn't Of sea-
faring stock, for his folks live in
Minot. ". Oak. but he brought from
bis prairie home a quick wit and
bravery: and the crew OF a United
States submarine owe their lives to
him.
Secretary Daniels Yesterday COM
mended Wills and the following on
cial announcement by the department
tells what he did:
"A torpedo became wedged in the
bow torpedo tube. and workmen open
ed the tube door, with the result
that the water pressure washed the
torpedo back into the torpedo room,
which Immediately filled with water.
This endangered the lives Of the men
in the submarine.
The men did not know what 20
do to avoid disaster. but Wills saw
the danger and closed the tube door
The reports state that Wills quick
thought and prompt action saved the
lives OF the men and prevented dam
age to the craft"
The accident occurred on july q
and Mr.. Daniels commendation Of
Wills is for presence OF mind and
resourcefulness which prevented pos-
sible loss OF life on a United States
subma arine"
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
THE TOWN CRIER.

AIgernOn Gregg, of the British
Embassy will sing some humorous
songs at the Y. w. c. A. Country
Club. 1901 Wisconsin Avenue this
evening at 8 o'clock. The singing
will be followed by a showing of
Belgian War Films by courtesy of
Lieut.. Barber, of the Belgian War
Mission.
Rev. John r. Edwards will con-
duce the open air vesper service at
the Y. w. c. A. Country Club, 1901
Wisconsin avenue tomorrow evening
at o'clock.
The Washington Hebrew ConEre-
cation will meet in special session
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock to
take action on the departure of DR..
Simon for overseas duty as Red
Cross field representative.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
SHALL BLUE LAWS
CLOSE OLD ORCHARD ?
The Maine Resort Causes Some Po.
litical Excitement.
BY MILTON BRONNER.

stan Correspondent Of The Washington Herald.
Old Orchard, Me-, Aug. I6-Regard-
less Of the wishes of the political
parties. the Maine campaign is lekely
in part to be fought over the question
OF whether ancient "blue laws" shall
be enforced. And it's all because OF
Old Orchard.
This place Is the seashore play
ground OF thousands of persons,
French laborers from gingham and
cotton mills in BiddefOrd and Saco
hundreds from the shipbuilding yards
in Portland and crowds of soldier
boys stationed near Portland.
The normal playtime of these work
ers and soldiers is Sunday.
Several Sundays ago the people who
run the bowling alley. rollercoasters
movie houses and other amusement
places opened on the Sabbath. They
were promptly arrested. The authori-
ties threatened to call out the militia
and revoke all licenses. That closed
the town.
Now the workers and soldiers can't
amuse themselves on their day off.
This has caused a roar. The day
after this place had an amusement
less Sunday, cards boosting the Demo-
cratic nominee for governor sprang
up as II by magic all over town. One
OF the Republican organs of Portland
asked B. G. Mcintyre. the Democratic
nominee for governor. to state
whether he favored an open Sunday
in Maine. Mcintyre leaders disclaim-
ed having anything to do with the
posting up of the cards.
Church-going people are writing
pieces to the paper praising the "blue
Sunday" rule and workers are writing
epistles to those same papers asking
whether men and women engaged in
essential industries six days a week
are not entitled to a little amusement
and relaxation at the seashore on
Sundays.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
HIGHER TAXES
TO HIT RENT
PROFITEERING
Housing Bureau Suggests
Plan Difficult for
District.

Increasing taxes Of rent profit-
eers was recommended by the Bu-
reau of Housing of the Department
of Labor yesterday. to the local
Council OF National Defense.
Lists maintained by the registry
may be rendered accessible to the
local city governments" reads the
statement, (which in some places
have Instructed the assessors to in
crease the valuation of houses so
that taxes will be levied on the ba-
sis of the profiteer's rental. When
the valuation of the houses are
raisd to the extent to which the
rent has been raised. profiteering. 1t
has been found. Is quickly curbed."
A prominent local official when
asked last night concerning the sit
uation in Washington said that such
a measure was not practicable for
Washington.
'T am not fully acquainted with
details" said he. But 1t seems to
me that ii would be highly imprac-
ticable. In the first place. we assess
property every two years. 1t would
not be simple to make the assess
ment at unusual times.
Then other troublesome prob
lens would arise. For instance.
suppose three houses of similar
style and value stood side by side.
The profiteer lived in the middle
house. If we raised his assessed
valuation we would have to raise
that of his neighbors as we'll"
Other Devices.
Publicity for recalcitrant profiteers
was also advocated In the housing
program. Edwin s. Hege. chairman
OF the housing division of the local
Council of Defense, suggested that
fngton.
sisting of a representative from la
bor. one from real estate and one
from the general public were also
suggested.
Patriotic appeals to the profiteers
and campaign to show them that
their course is an aid and comfort
to the enemy are other methods
pointed out by the Housing Bureau.
Authorities yesterday at the De-
partment OF Labor announced that
the new bill being drafted for the
protection of war workers from rent
profiteers by reQuisitioning property
needed for housing would in no way
conflict with the Salisbury law.
The Salisbury law, which is local
in application, will be inforced as
heretofore. When profiteering be-
comes fragrant the new bill. when
1t becomes a law. will permit the
President to requisition the property
of the profteer
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
SUFFRAGETTES IN
D. c. JAIL BEGIN
A HUNGER STRIKE
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planning to celebrate the birthday of
Mrs. Helena Hill Weed, which she
was spending in Jail"
Miss Doris Stevens. in charge OF the
headquarters during the imprison-
ment Of Miss Alice Paul, Is planning
demonstrations for next week in La
fayette Park. and telegTams are pour
ing from over the country telling of
members of the party who will be
here to assist.
Names of Hunger Strikers.
The following are the hunger strlk-
ers:
From the District-Mrs. Agnes Chase
and Miss Katherine Fisher.
From Connecticut-Mrs. Helena Hill
Weed and Miss Elsie Hill, Norwalk +;
Mrs. W. d. Ascough, Mrs. George
Koenig and Miss Edna Purcell, Hart
ford.
From Delaware-Mrs. Annie Arneil,
Wilmington.
From Illinois-Miss Gertrude Lynde
Crocker. Chicago.
From Kansas-Mrs. Efie Boutwell,
Main. Topeka,
From Maryland-Miss Julia Emory
and Miss Gladys Greiner. Baltimore.
From MOntana-Miss Hazel Hun
kins. Billings.
From New York-Miss Edith Ainge.
jamestown; Miss Lucy Burns, Brook
lyn. and Miss Alice Kimball, New
York City.
From New Jersey-Miss Alice Paul,
Moorestown.
From Oregon-MIiss Clara Void
Portland.
From Pennsylvania-Mrs. Lawrence
Lewis, Philadelphia: Miss Lavinia
Dock. Fayetteville; Miss Kate Heffel-
finger, Shamokin, and Miss Mary
Winsor, Haverford.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
GREAT OLD REMEDY
FOR SKIN DISEASES

most decided abatement Of your
trouble. and finally make you entirely
well. Fifty years ago 8. 8. 8. was
discovered and given to suffering man
KIND. During this period 1t has proven
Its remarkable curative properties as
blood purifier and tonic. and has
relieved thousands of cases of disease
caused by poor or impure blood, and
chronic or inherited blood diseases.
You can be relieved. but you must
take s. s. S. Take it II only pimples
appear, Tor they denote bad blood.
and may be followed by the suffer
ings from torturing skin eruptious.
Therefore, be sure. Don't take
chances, dop't use lotions. Get S. s.
s. from your druggist. II yours is a
special case, write for expert medical
advice. Address Medical Director, 43s
Swift Laboratory. Atlanta, Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
S. 5. S. Clears Skin of Eruptions,
Drives Poison from the
System.

Get 1t fixed in your mind that skin
eruptions, scrofula, Eczema, burning.
itching skin, and all skin diseases
are due entirely to impure and
affected blood. u the trouble was
on the outside of the skin, by SIM
ply washing and keeping it clear you
could obtain relief-not even oint-
ments, lotions, and salves would be
necessary, Agree with US in this be-
lief, and your trouble can be relieved
you can be entirely restored to
health. S. S. s. is a purely vegetable
treatment that you can secure from
your own druggist-it is a blood tonic
that will purify your blood and cause
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
Fl. MEYER HAS LAUGHS.
Vaudeville Acts Give Soldiers al
Evening of Fun.

Soldiers Of Fort Myer were enter
tanned last night by a vaudeville per-
formance on the open field at the fort.
Boxing matches preceded the theatri,
Gals. The entertainment was arranged
by the Y. NJ. c. A. The War Camp
Community Service sent out troop OF
actors and actresses. The hit of the
evening was the original comedy
sketch by the Norwood brothers OF
Washington. Miss F'iske In her whist
ling act was also a huge success.
Popular songs were sung by Mr..
Ashe.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
CONFER ON SUGAR PRICES.
Louisiana Industry and U S. Board
Discuss Questions.

Representatives of the Louisiana
cane sugar industry were in confer
ence with the United States Sugar
Equalization Board at the Food Ad-
ministration building yesterday dis
cussing the price to be paid for their
product next year. This is probably
the final conference of the equaliza-
tion board with the various groups
of sugar producers.
The board now feels that II has suf-
ficient data upon which to base prices,
and will meet next week to take up
the matter. 1t is expected that a
definite announcement will follow
soon.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
DE HAVILAND-4 PROVES
SUCCESSFUL AT FRONT
Squadron of Is Make Successful
RECONNAISSANCE, Pershins Gables.

Vindication of the use of the De
Haviland-4 airplane with the Liberty
motor, critised unfavorably in the
Senate and defended by the Aircraft
Board, came yesterday from the War
Department through cablegram
from General Pershing, announcing
that a squadron of eighteen of them.
flown by American aviators, had
made a reconnaissance behind the
German lines and returned without
any mishap.
1t has been known for some time
that the De Haviland-4 actually was
in use with the American Expedition
ary Forces, as this plane with the
Liberty motor installed, is the only
one being turned out in great guam
tity production. despite the criticism
OF II.
The announcement OF the success
full operation with these planes driv-
en- by U. S. Twelves, which also
weathered a long winter OF depreca-
tion before the De Haviland-4 took
its place as a target for critics. came
this afternoon from Secretary Baker
in his daily conference with the Wash
ington correspondents.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
SUES FOR ALLEGED BEATING,

Theodore Wesley Merritt. a minor,
through John Merritt, his next friend.
brought suit in the District Supreme
Court yesterday against August
Bruehl for 5000 damages alleged TO
have been sustained August Is. Iasr
from the effects Of a severe beating
with a huge stick I'm the hands OF
defendant. 30 the complaint recites.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
ARMY SICK RATE.
Week Shows Slight Increase in
Pneumonia and Measles.

The sick rate of the soldiers in
the army in the United States and
in Porto Rico. in the report of the
Division OF Sanitation to the Sur
geon General. for the last week.
shows a slight increase as compared
with the rate OF the previous week.
period was 3lS
There was a slight increase of
pneumonia cases In all camps. The
number reported was $50 cases. as
compared with -2o7 during the week
previous. Measles show a slight in
crease in the number OF new cases.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
German Kids Have 10 Save.

Amsterdam, Aug. 16-Germany has
introduced a system of compulsory
saving, by which employees under IS do
not receive more than $3.50 a week
plus third Of the balance OF their
wages, the remainder being banked by
the employers. Berlin authorities
claim it has resulted in a decrease in
juvenile delinquency.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
UNION ORGANIZER RESIGNS.
L. A. Sterne Insists on Giving Ur
Position.

In spite OF a petition signed by a
large number Of the members OF the
Walters Union. L. A Sterne has re-
fused to recall his resignation as or
ganizer OF the union.
The resignation took effect last
night.
A new union OF elevator operators.
both men and women. was chartered
yesterday through the agency OF Mr..
Sterne.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
Spoons Stand Upright
In One German Soup,
Former Prisoner Says

London, Aug. ls.-Lance Cor
poral Skinner. of the Cameron
Highlanders. wounded repatri-
ated soldier from Germany, has
arrived, home. Spoons. he said.
could be stood upright in one
variety of-'soup' served the pris-
oners OF war in Germany, while
another variety was nicknamed
twhitewash." Wounds were sup
posed to be dressed daily. he said,
but one was lucky II they were
dressed weekly, and then only
with paper bandages.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
PVT. H. c. WALKER,
d. c. BOY, Is DEAD

The death OF Private Hail Chr.s g
Walker. OF Washington. was .
nounced yesterday by the War B..-
psrtment. Private Walker died while
stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Tex,
Private Walker was the son of Han
Chrtsty Walker. whose home here a
at 1900 Columbia road northwest. The
family at present Ia out OF the CITY.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
Easier to Marry in France.

Farls, Aug. lb.-Marriage steps have
been sLnplified by a recent vote in
the chamber. The future wife can
now take care OF all the legal for
malities when her man is at the front
Two witnesses will suffice instead of
four. and parental consent is no longer
90.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
GEORGETOWN LOSES
ANOTHER OVERSEAS
]. L. cossins Meets Death Flyins
!. in Italy.

= 80
That another Georgetown Univer-
sity athlete has been killed overseas
became known yesterday with the
announcement by the Navy Depart
ment that James Lyons Goegins. a
student Of the law school. met his
death August II in q nyipg accident
In Italy.
Goggins was graduated from the
University law school in 1915 and
enlisted in the navy shortly after.
He was president OF the connecti-
cut Club Of the school and q mem
Der of the Senior Debating Society,
the Prom Committee and the Law
School sodality.
The naval aviator was one Of the
most popular students at the Blue
and Gray Institution. He played
right tackle on the football team
and was prominent in class ath-
letics.
Goggins lived in New Haven,
Conn. He was Is years old.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
Glycerin Price Fixed.

Prices at which dynamite glycerir
Is to be furnished to the allied gov.
ernments and domestic consumers
during the remainder OF 1918 have
been settled by joint agreement be-
tween the Food Administration ant
makers Of soap and candles.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
w. H. Hogue Wants Divorce,

William H. Hogue filed a suit in the
equity courts yesterday for absolute
divorce from Rosa L. Hogue on the
ground of her misconduct. and names
a correspondent. They were married
at Alexandria, Va, May 80, 1908, and
have no children.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
Rabbit Plague in Australia.

Sidney. N. g. W., Aug. 16.-Rains
Ire above normal in Eastern Austria
liza and the abundance OF water and
green feed is increasing the number
Of rabbits to the point where they
IRE becoming q plague.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
No Beggars in London.

London. Aug. 16.-Before the war the
income Of London's beggars was es-
timated at S5OO,OO0 a year. Beggars
earned more than workingmen. Now
they have disappeared-joined the
The Washington herald., 1918-08-17
RAIL ECONOMIES in
WEST SIS, 900, 900
Figures Show Saving Under U. S,
Control in Eight Months.

The railroads in the Western terri
tory, including several big railroad
centers, under eight months Of gov
ernment control and operation. have
put into effect economies of operation
with a saving of more than $25.G)O.OO.
The figures, taken out OF report by
the origonal director Of the Northwest
ern territory, are as follows:
Total net savings reported to date
Reduction passenger train
service. $50. .155, ,954
Freight train service-elimina-
ton of DUPLICATION. 1.35S,726
Chicago-Unification Of termi-
nals.. ......'....-.''....'.... sfo, 40
Twin Cities - Unification of
terminals. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 465, $50
Characterization OF termi-
nalS.. ........--.......s HZ,SU
Duluth-Superior - UnifcatiOn
OF terminals. Observation-Disclosures. l26,576
ST. Louis-East st. Louis
Unification of terminals. 4S7, ,466
Kansas DIFFERENTIATION OF
livestock agencies. 12,SiS
Ore operations-Lake Superior
district. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 66OOO
Joint switching. ing............... 4S9,6lS
Miscellaneous economies.....- SSS,S74
Total. l....................... 81, ,22s, $50
The Washington times., 1918-06-16

rHE NICHOL-Newly furnish
ed outside rooms; a. m. I.
Lovely large porcheS. Must be
seen to be appreciated. Suitable
Tor officers and wives. Call
Columbia 27i6. ITO
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-28
REPT BLTCAN NATIONAL
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
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Mr. wilson forces the Republican party
70 ile down Or fight -ay ight- an
swer with your votes
CALLS TO REPrBLIctN~.
Mr Wilson Is Tor unconditional sur
render yes. tor }he unconditional -lr-
render fo himself ii The Republican
party of the country. Ut tie allies
all ID nm. as ne sole arbuer and mas
ter d the 1estiDies of the world Do
Eou stand for that answer with your
v0te>
The var II j Democratic asset
shouted ice-President Marshall ana
hey nave made every effort . make {
50. despite the earnest Republican n
,lafence that ne have no contest Is 70
ANYTHING rhat touches the war. expect
nat contest ~ 10 VINO best can serve,
VINO most ean glve Republicans have
INSISTED that with me great war load
To haul botn political horses should be
harneesed each striving 10 see winch
can pail he harder Mr. Wilson 4p-
peal Is simply ne supreme effort of me
Democratic hlgn command 10 capitalize
Tor partisan political purposes the glO-
nous spirit Of patriotism nat inspires
ti4H lOt+lAtt y AAC nov 1pELtA NPCsahS -
bis party has been secretly acting Tor
months. And ne changes nothing
neither the facts, nor he Democratic
political methods, nor the certainty OF
Republican SHcc,>S
This IS a eau ~ al oval Rcpub-
hCaus. proud n their patriotism. 70
stand bF their country anu ;hcir candi-
dates. ana 10 4 he world know that
tmcrlca spurns aut0cra,N no lesS at
home han abroad and VIII lphoid her
allies N whatever -eparauou fheA NAV
exact Tor the irlghifui ouirsgcS inflicted
upon ,hcm by nc acrurscG Huns We
are sighting France 10 make certain
forever that men may have he right
to govern themselves Here. where We
have that right, We shall exercise p
now ard sIWaVs Nmenca was created
Tor tHat very privilege America Mil
pot be denied It now america viii
answer with her vote
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-28
COLONEL ROOSEVELT SIXTY.
Former President Quietly Passes
Anniversary With Family.

Oyster BAY. T.. +. Oct. IS Coione.
Theodore Roosevelt celebrated hls siA-
tieth birthday Al MS home on Sycamore
Hill Yesterday Mr. Roosevelt and thechii-
areu who are lu ta,, country and ;he
grandchildren, all except Lieut. Col Theo-
dure IT. : son. we're with him.
Several hundred kilograms Of congraJ-
ulation wer received, and from abroad
came many cable messages. Colonel
Roosevelt i physically better nan foc
wears. Few DAYS pass that he and Mrs.
Roosevelt DO not ride on horseback over
the country roads. and on hose days he
colonel exercises several hours IN 3 rOW boat.