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Evening star., 1918-07-05
PRESIDENT FOR CONTROL
TELEGRAPH AND PHONE

President Wilson informed Congress
today that he would like to see the
resolution authorizing him to take
over telegraph and telephone lines
passed before the proposed recess of
Congress.
The House today started on what
was regarded Is a plan toward begin
ming months recess tomorrow night
by passing only urgent legislation
and putting aside that which Is not
considered essential. including the
resolution authorizing the President
to take over the telegraph and tele-
phone lines.
An attempt by Representative Sims
Of Tennessee, chairman Of the inter-
state commerce committee. to obtain
unanimous consent to consider the
wire resolution Immediately was
blocked by Representative Madden of
Illinois, republican. Representative
Heating of Colorado endeavored to
bring up the Senate bill to pension
widows and children Of Spanish war
veterans, but 1T was blocked by Rep
resentative Garner of Texas. demo-
crat
The House afterward began consid-
Grafton of conference reports on inn
portant appropriation measures. with
leaders hoping to finish in time for
beginning the midsummer recess to-
morrow night.
The Senate resolution authorizing
the President to take control Of the
telegraph. telephone and other cleo
trical communicating systems was
withdrawn today from the Senate
military affairs committee and re-
ferred to the Interstate Commerce
Committee. Senator Cummins OF
Iowa. asking unanimous consent for
the transfer, said Senator Sheppard of
Texas, author of the resolution. and
senator Chamberlain OF Oregon,
chairman Of the military committee,
agreed to the transfer.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
G, o, P. LEADER Halls
WILSON AS SPOKESMAN

Referring to President Wilson as
"the ideal spokesman for the Ameri-
can people" Representative Gillette
of Massachusetts,, acting minority
leader of the House. today asked and
secured unanimous consent to pub
lisb in the Congressional Record
President Wilson's address delivered
at Mount Vernon yesterday.
The republican leaders remarks
were vigorously applauded on the
democratic side of the House by
the members appreciating his CRATE
full act.
Evening star., 1918-07-05


this mornings blaze was no exception
TO the rule Thousands OF persons
gathered on the sidewalk, and In the
street, but police reserves from sew
eral precincts kept them at safe
The slarge volume of dense black
smoke that poured from the upper
windows of the structure made II ap-
pearsthat other buildings were DOOM
ed, but firemen were on hand before
much headway had been gained and
one building.
Commissioner Brownlow and nu-
merous merchants were at the hre,
the president of the board of Com
missioners reaching there In time to
witness the first appearance OF flames
at the upper front windows. Acting
Chief Sullivan was soon on hand. d.
recting the work Of the f1remen. as
sisted by several deputies and the
captains of the twelve companies of
the department that responded to the
two alarms sent in from box 1853.
their work.
The flames started on the second
floor, from a cause not yet deter
mined, quickly taking possession of
the entire floor, where there were
quantities of smoked meats. dressed
poultry and provisions of various
kinds. 1t was because Of the large
volume of smoke that neighbors felt
alarm for their stocks of provisions.
fruits, fish and other supplies. Little
effort was made to move any of the
supplies, however, and some of them
were damaged by smoke and water.
Soon Under Control.
Firemen soon were able to allay
fears of neighboring merchants, get
ting the fire under control in a re-
markably short time, but advising oc-
cupants of nearby premises to close
their doors and windows to prevent
damage by smoke. Many men in the
uniforms of the military forces as
sisted In dragging the hose lines
through the water and debris.
While the place was burning and
firemen still were at work number
of shoppers, mostly women, insisted
on going through the lines. and gave
policemen some trouble.
Fire Marshal Nicholson examined
the building and obtained an inven-
tory of the stock. He placed the dam
age at about $4,000 to the stock and
$4,000 to the building. Joseph p. Roth.
dealer in eggs and poultry at e32
Louisiana avenue, estimated his loss
at about 81 900. The several losses are
fully covered by insurance.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
Enters Plea Of Not Guilty.

When arraigned on charge Of
operating an automobile while under
the influence of liquor. James Fan
ming. forty-one years old. 1885 L
not guilty and demapded a jury trial.
He was arrested yesterday by Head
quarters Detectives Hughlett and
Springmann at 9Th street and Pennsyl-
vanfa avenue.
John NJ. Barnes. huckster. 1907 7th
street southeast. was arrested yester-
day in the rear of 633 X street for
treating a companion to an alcoholic
thirst quencher from a half pint bot
tie. He probably will be arraigned in
court this afternoon.
A number Of continued cases against
alleged bootleggers are scheduled to
be called in the District branch Of the
court tomorrow.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
MILLIONS MORE FOR HOUSING.
Conferees Reach Agreement to In.
crease of $40, ,OOO. 900.

An appropriation of 100000, 900, an
increase Of $4,000. 900. for use by the
housing commission of the Depart
ment Of Labor in providing quarters
for war workers. was the 'compromise
reached today by Senate and House
conferees on the general deficiency
bill. carrying $ss5.o0o.0oo.
The House had proposed an increase
in housing appropriations from $780,
0o0, 900 to $110,oe0.000. The Senate
struck out the increase and the man
Ayers agreed to an appropriation Of
800, ,o00. 600. No other Important items
In the bill, most Of the outlay being
for Army clothing. were in dispute.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
Alabamans Use Stacker Cage.

BEssEMER. Ala. July 5.-Recently
large crowd of citizens placed q
barbed wire cage in the most promi-
nent street in town. painted with yel-
low stripes and bearing the words
"For sIackers." The first man to oc-
cupy 1t was Hayes Brown of Ish-
kooda. He was tied to chair inside
the cage last evening by committee
of citizens and left for three hours.
uben he was locked up in Jail The
only charge lodged against him is
being a Stacker.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
DULUTH MEN LAY KEEL
IN Az MINUTES

DULUTH. Mimi. July 5.-workmen
Of the McDougall-Duluth shipbuildine
Company today were claiming a record
in laying the keel plates for a new
boat.
As the Lake Helen was launched
yesterday trained crew of men
jumped into position. and in thirty
seconds had the first plate in place.
The full keel of thirteen plates was
laid in four and one-half minutes.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
Low Rail Rate Asked for Farmers.

Special railroad rates Of one cent a
mile for farm workers were requested
of the railroad administration by the
Of Labor today. Farmers
are unable to compete with industrial
concerns in getting laber, the railroad
administration was informed. as they
which manufacturers are Offering.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
ADMIRAL AARON WARD
DIES OF HEART DISEASE

RosLYN. N. T.. July 5.-Rear Ad-
miral Aaron Ward. U. S. N. retired.
died at his home here today, after
three days illness from heart trouble
Evening star., 1918-07-05
June Circulation.
96,112
Distict of Columbia. S.:

Disttct of Columbia, S.:
FLEMING NEwBoLD. business manager Of
yHE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR, does SOL
emniy swear that the actual number OF copies
a. The paner named sold and distributed during
the month Of June. AID. 1918. was as follows:
Evening star., 1918-07-05
Past and Present Grapple,

This. then. is our conception of
the great struggle in which we are
engaged. The plot is written plain
upon every scene and every act Of
the supreme tragedy. On the one
hand stand the peoples OF the
world-not only the peoples ac-
tually engaged, but many others
also who suffer under mastery but
cannot act: peoples of many races
and in every part Of the world
the people OF stricken Russia still
among tho rest, though they are
for the moment unorganized and
helpless. Opposed to them, mas
ters OF many armies. stand an iso-
lated, friendless group OF gov
ernments who speak no common
purpose, but only selfish ambi-
tions OF their own by which none
can profit but themselves, and
whose peoples are fuel In their
hands; governments which fear
their people and yet are for the
time their sovereign lords. making
every choice for them and dispos-
ing of their lives and fortunes as
they will, as we'll as Of the lives
and fortunes Of every people who
fall under their power-9overn-
ments clothed with the strange
thority Of A age that 10 altogether
allen and hostile 10 our own. The
past and the present are in deadly
grapple and the peoples of the
Evening star., 1918-07-05
Flag Of New Kingdom Hoisted.

Yesterday also saw the oflicial con-
secration Of the birth Of a new nation
In the park of the Agricultural build
ing M. Michaiiovitch, minister of Ser
bia. hoisted the flag Of Jugoslavia,
the Serbs. Croats and Slovenes at
present struggling to throw Off the
yoke Of Austria Hungary. A year ago
the Jugoslav committee Of London, in
the name Of their people, signed, with
the Serbian government. the declara-
tion Of Corfu. placing on record the
resolve of the southern Slav subjects
of Emperor Karl to free themselves
from the rule of the Hapsburgs and
form one great Serbo-C Croat people un-
der the scepter Of King Peter.
In the presence of hundreds Of Serbs.
Croats and Slovenes, in national cos
'tume, and a deputation Of officers Of
the Serbian army, NJ. Michailovitch
hoisted the new nag Of the future king
dom.
Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly,
president Of the local Young women's
Christian Association, was chairman
of a hospitality committee which en-
tertained fifty Ukrainian girls. ten
at the Y. W. C. A. residence home
and the rest at the national training
camp. The Y. W. c. A. also served
two breakfasts at their Liberty Cafe
teria to one hundred Russian, Slavic
and Ukrainian men who were lodged
at the Liberty Hut by the Y. NJ. C. A..
Evening star., 1918-07-05
One Fined for "Bootlegging."

the bootieggers were not as active
yesterday as had been expected, as
only three arrests were made on this
charge. John Coleman, colored, who
was taken into custody yesterday aft
ernoon in a near beer saloon on upper
7th street by Precinct Detective Liy-
ingston and Sergt. Sheetz of the sec
ond precincts liquor squad, was SEN
fenced to one years Imprisonment by
Judge Hardison. Coleman entered a
plea of not guilty, and testified that
he had just bought the liquor from
a bootlegger friend and sold it to a
police agent several minutes after
he made the purchase. Witnesses.
however, told the court that Coleman
had been engaged in the business Of
bootleRging for some time.
John L. Thompson, who was arrested
yesterday by Policeman r A. Bean
Of the first precinct for selling liquor.
entered a plea of not guilty when ar.
raigned before Judge Hardison and
demanded jury trial. The case was
continued until Monday. Mamie G
Call. colored. also was arraigned on a
charge of illegally selling liquor and
pleaded not guilty and demanded q
Jury trial.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
Allegory on Capitol Steps.

After the parade had passed atten-
ton turned to the Capitol. where the
hnal episode of the pageant was en-
acted. The episode opened with HUI
manity, represented by Florence L.
Newbold, dancing down the steps with
her happy children. She was met by
sorrowful group representing the
suffering people of Europe. Human
ity appealed to Justice, characterized
by Maud Howell Smith. Justice heard
the story of the sufferers and called
upon Columbia-the United States,
represented by Anna Brett Sunny.
Columbia was followed upon the scene
by dancers in vari-colored costumes,
each representing one of Americas
resources, all of which Columbia Of
fered to the suffering ones. Then,
amid the blast of trumpets. Democ-
racy. depleted by Flora Magill Keefer.
appeared on the scene and the pageant
came to q close with The Hallelujah
Chorus" sung by several hundred
volunteer singers. -
The pageant was arranged by the
community centers Of the District and
the Drama League Of America, under
the direction Of Mrs. Marie Moore
Forrest, pageant master. The en-
bassies, legations and national So
cieties Of foreign-born citizens went
to large expense to make their respec-
tive parts Of the demonstration a sue
cess.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
VAST CONCOURSE
VIEWS PAGEANT.
Memorable Spectacle Staged
on Mall, Monument Grounds
and Capitol Steps.
OTHER JULY 4 EXERCISES

Washingtonians will long remember
Independence day. 1918, as the day on
which they witnessed one of the big
gest and most impressive demonstra-
tions of the war.
Throughout the city during the day
the usual Fourth of July exercises
were held by community associations
and patriotic societies. but in the
afternoon and evening 1t seemed that
the entire population massed itself on
the Monument grounds. the Mall and
at the Capitol to witness the pageant.
An aviator alone could truly appre-
ciate the size of the spectacle, which
took the park space from 10th to 18th
streets and from Pennsylvania ave
nue. to the river for its stage and in
which nearly 5000 costumed perform
ers and military men took part.
From 5 until Z o'clock thousands: of
pSfSoHS NdlhSQ IClSuICiS si>
Mall and Monuments grounds, paus-
ing to watch the various episodes OF
the allied nations and Of the groups
of people who, while not actively in
the war, are in sympathy with the
allies.
March From Mall to Capitol.
At 1880 o'clock the performers
formed in line in the Mall. marched
up 18th street into Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and thence east to the Capitol.
Even to old residents of Washington
accustomed to parades the spectacle
at the Capitol last night was 4 revela-
ton: The Capitol steps. illuminated by
dozens of spotlights, formed the stage.
On a platform at the foot OF the steps
sat the President. surrounded by the
corps. The lawn between
the Capitol and the Library and ex-
tending from the Senate. Office build
ing half way across the plaza was a
solid mass Of spectators.
Between the crowd and the seats oc-
cupied by the President and guests
was an aisle of about seventy-dve
feet, guarded by soldiers. through
which the parade passed in review be-
fore the President.
Evening star., 1918-07-05
MORNING ALTERS
PLEADF0R RLEN|ENCY
Stomach "Teased" by "Near
Beer" He Took Whisky,
One Explains.

Enthusiastic celebrations of Ameri-
cas- Independence day made a dismal
scene this morning in Police Court
Weary and heavy-headed from over
indulgence In bootleg" whisky and
their nights confinement in the vari-
Gus police stations. more than a score
of persons faced the court and plead
ed for mercy.
Because several told the court that
they had taken only zone too many"
they were put on probation, with the
promise that they would abstain from
liquor for six months, while some
others were released on a fine of $40
or SIS. Those remaining were forced
to attend the penal institution at Oc-
coquan for several weeks to recu-
perate.
Although only fourteen cases of
tntoxication were tried up to noon,
the others are to be called this aft
ernoon.
Beacuse a story he related to Judge
Hardison SO affected the court, James
c. Gassen of Quantico. Va, charged
with being intaxicated: was put on
that he came to Washington to cele-
brate Independence day and met some
friends. After teasing my stomach"
with near beer. a bottle of wine was
produced. he said. and he imbibed
too freely. He claimed he had a blind
father. wife and two small children
TO support and could not afford to
pay a fine. The court took his per-
sonal bonds not to repeat tho offense.
Say Whisky Made Him "Playful."
Henry Holmes was fined s1o for
being drunk by Judge Hardison. Wit
nesses testified that the bootleg
whisky Holmes had consumed made
him playful, and at the time of his
arrest he was chasing some girls.
Joseph Harrison, when arraigned on
charge of intoxication. entered a
plea of not guilty. Although the Of
ficer who arrested him testified that
he was "unconsciously" drunk, Har-
rison claimed that he had just had
SPELL" Judge Hardison placed him
on probation for six months, saying
that "it will keep the spells away
for that length of time"
Evening star., 1918-07-05
MENACING FLAMES
HEAVILY DAMAGE
PROVISION STOCKS

Continued from First Page.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-24
HOW TO JUDGE \ WOMAN
BY HER HAIR

There is real common sense in
just noticing whether the hair is
well kept 10 judge Of a woman's
neatness. or good taste IL you are
one Of the few who try TO make the
most Of your hair, remember that ID
Is not advisabl 10 wash the hair
with any cleanser made for an pur-
poses. but always use some good
shampoo You can enjoy the very
best by getting some CanthroX
from your druggist, dissolve "A tea
spoonful in a cup OF hot water
This makes a full cup OF shampoo
liquid, enough so IL Is easy 20 ap-
ply il 70 all the hair instead Of
just the top OF the head Dan
druf. excess oil and dirt are dis
solved and entirely disappear. Your
hair viii be so fuzzy that II viii
look much heavier than il is It's
luster and softness Will also de-
light you. while the stimulated scalp
gains the health which insures hair
growth-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-24
PERSONALS

Mrs. Don Cleary, 229 Laporte av..
has received word of the safe ar
rival of her husband overseas. He
is a member OF the 15sth field artil-
lery.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Linsenmayer
and Mr. and Mrs. George Milton and
son Ralph, 12O h. Calvert St. have
returned home after a two weeks
outing in Illinois, Wisconsin ana
Michigan
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Wegner re-
turned Monday TO Chicago after
spending a week with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Haslan-
ger. 757 Lincoln way +.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl r. STICKY. who
have been visiting the latter's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Sousley. 1873
5. Michigan St, have returned TO
their home IN Chicago
Miss Mabel Poulton. Canton. o.. is
visiting her sister, AIRS. Charles
Moore. zoos W. Washington av.
Word has been received by Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Clairmont, 224 Il.
Calvert ST., of the safe arrival over
seas of their son, Ralph +. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs Y. O. Woodruff, Mr..
and Mrs. j. W. Woodruff, Mr.. ard
Mrs. J. Paul Woodruff. and Mrs
Hershel Woodruff motored to Mil
lersburg, Ind. Monday, where they
attended a birthday surprise rarty
given in honor of the latter's father
Miss Grace Keefer. sos Wood ST.
has returned after a weeks visit
with friends in Louisville, Ky.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.. Wolfe and son
Lauren, 1922 5. Seventh St. River
Park. returned Monday from a To-
day motor trip, including Flora
Macy, North Manchester and Plym-
outh. Ind. While at Macy Mr.. Wolfe
who is chairman OF the municipal
recreation committee delivered a
talk on the organization of play
ground work before members OF
the Mothers club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-24

turned from Pittsburgh Pa. where
ne attended the Polish Alliance
convention.
John Rozmiarski of Erie, Pa. ar
rived here Tuesday morning 10 be a
guest of his friend julius Tomsicki,
Johnson st.
Paul Leszczyk, 1901 w. Division
ST, has received word announcing
the safe arrival overseas of his
friend, Anthony Slade. formerly of
Camp Shelby.
Miss Agnes Koziowicz Of Michi-
gan City is visiting friends here.
Bert Klysz, 1912 ". Thomas St,
left Tuesday morning for Chicago
on a brief business visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Pawlowski,
who have been visiting their daugh-
ter, Mrs. julius Miller, y. Taylor St,
returned TO their home in DOwa
giac, Mich Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Salomea Sobolewska Of
Syracuse. y Y. who has been visit
ing friends here the past two weeks,
left Monday morning for Roches-
ter. Ind. TO spend three weeks with
her sister, Mrs. G. r. Hermann.
Miss Thecla Kusnierska has re-
turned 10 Toledo, O., following two
weeks visit with relatives here.
Walter Nering of the Great Lakes
training station has returned to his
post after spending five days
furlough at the home of his friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. HOltz, S. Scott
St
Michael Brylinski of Whiting,
Ind. is in the city on a business
visit
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rzepczyinski,
/ Carlisle ST. have received word
from their son, John Rzepczynski,
stationed at jefferson barracks. in
I forming them that he is being trans
1 ferred to Hoboken, y. J., and ex-
poets soon to leave for overseas.
Stephan Blazeczyk, Poland St,
/ has returned from Rockford. Ill,
where he spent two weeks vaca-
| ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-24
RIVER PARK

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harrison.
: sixth St. received a letter Mon
Gay from their son, Orval Harrison,
with the medical corps in France.
He says he is well and likes his
work. He mentioned meeting a num-
Der of River Park and South Bend
boys since he arrived overseas.
Herbert. the eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison is also in France, and
they have not had any news from
him for about seven weeks.
William Winget, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. David Winget of Camp Sheri-
dan, Ala. arrived here yesterday
afternoon for a week visit with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Winget. Mr.
Winget brought a prisoner from Ala
bama TO Fort Harrison, Indian
apolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Geissel, Eighth
st. have returned from Bertrand.
Mich
Charles. the seven year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoyte Of De-
troit. Mich. is i'll with diphtheria at
the home Of his grandmother, Mrs.
Queen Kennedy, y Sixth ST. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoyte and children motored
here for a weeks visit and the child
was taken i'll a few days after their
arrival Mrs. Hoyte with the chill
dren and her mother are in quaran-
tine. Mr.. Hoyte has returned TO
Detroit.
William Sampson has returned
/ from a business trip in Michigan.
Mrs. A. r. Allen has recovered
I from a two weeks illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank f. Wolfe and
son. Lauren, have returned from an
automobile trip 20 Flora, Ind, where
they were guests Of Rev. and Mrs.
/ Charles Ford. They also visited
friends in several points in that part
/ Of the state.
Claudine Ault. daughter OF Mr.
| and Mrs Charles Ault :. Twelfth
ST., has been removed 10 her home
from Epworth hospital where she
submitted 10 an operation for APP
! pendicitis.
Miss Myrtle Hubbard Of Chicago
/ arrived here yesterday for a few
days visit with relatives and friends
. Mr.. and Mrs William, NOtre
\ Dame st. have returned from a visit
| at Chicago and the Great La
naval training station.
Mrs. Floyd Decker OF Bronson
Mich. is a guest Of Mrs Floyd
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-24

lows St. entertained IA guests SAT
urday afternoon in honor OF her
18th birthday. The table was a.
tractively decorated with white cut
flowers Music. games and dancing
formed the diversion.
-
A delightfuI surprise party was
given Willard Taylor az his home,
1117 f. Sorin ST. Sunday evening in
honor OF his 18th birthday. Games
and music We're features OF the en-
tertainment. There were % guests
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Williams, $50
Sherman av., announce the marriage
Of their daughter. Miss Margaret
Williams. 70 Paul Trait Of Chicago.
The ceremony took place in Chicago
Sept 81.