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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-30
SUICIDE
BECAUSE BARRED
FROM j. S: ARMY

II tried to get into the big shooting
match. but failed. and found no valid
excuse for further eating a nghting
soldiers rations."
After penning this note. William d.
Kraemer. fifty-Seven years old. a
former soldier. and inmate OF the
Soldiers Home since 1890, ended his
life today by swallowing caTbolic
acid in the bathroom OF the Sherman
building at the institution.
Kraemer had attempted to enlist
in the army to do service in France
but because OF his age was rejected.
Kreamsr enlisted in the army in
1 ss3. and was discharged nine years
later as physically unfit. He left a
second note addressed to a sister in
Tenn.
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TAFT HEARS PLEA
OF OFFTERDINGER
WOMEN STRIKERS
Continued from First Page)

AOOntlnueO from flTSL FGEt.l
justment of this dispute have so far
proved unavailable.
"The strikers grievances are low
wages, discrimination against
women workers in respect to pay,
unsanitary conditions in the work
shop, and denial of the right to or
ganize. More than six weeks ago
about lightweight of the employees
of the offterdinger factory, includ-
ing six men and eiRhty-two women
and girls, went out on strike. The
shop normally employs about 125
people, mostly women and girls.
"Mr. 0ffterdinger has recognized
no union or shop organization of any
kind for ten years or more, at which
time an unsuccessful strike occurred
in his factory. Since then, up to
the present strike, the increase in
the wage scale has been negligible,
and has affected chiefly the men in
his employ. The proportion Of
women and girls in the factory, how
ever, has steadily increased.
Conditions in Factory.
Conditions in the factory may be
illustrated by the following exam
Piles: N
'1'he pay of strippers, banders,
bunchmakers, and rollers was as low
as IS and Sc per week. In another
group Of bunchmakers and rollers,
whose maximum earnings were $40
ond over, the average weekly earn
ilIgs ranged from 81 to SO.
"The rate Of pay varied also &C
cording to quality or condition Of
the stock. For example, bunchmak
ers, who were paid % cents per
hundred when the stock was Of even
run, were paid but 20 cents per hun
dred when the stock was poor and
hard to work.
AT the time Of the strike the
prices paid by Mr.. 0fterdinger to
men ranged from 81 to 81 per thou
sand more than to women on the
same work on the same brand OF
cigar. Women packers were paid
by the week, receiving So, SO, $12,
and S14, while men packers, paid by
the piece at 81 to S1.25 per thou
sand, earned $14, SIC, $1s, and $22.
Lacked Dressing Room.
"The factory at the time of the
strike had no dressing room for the
women workers, and the toilets,
some of them used by men and wo-
men both, were not kept clean. Since
the strike Mr.. Offterdinger has
cleaned and painted and otherwise
renovated his establishment, but so
far as we can learn, there is still no
dressing room.
ain bringing this question before
YOU we call attention to the fact that
this is a women's strike. Many of
the strikers have dependents, and
the principles of living wage and
equal pay for equal work are in this
case we believe more important than
ever because our country is at war.
We are trying to maintain reason
able standards of living for women
and for men as well. We are asking
for the right Of collective bargain
ing, for self-government in the
workshop as one part of that democ-
racy for which our armies are fight
ing in France.
eve would point out, moreover,
this industry, while not producing
the implements of warfare, does
provide a means of comfort to the
army and strength to its morale.
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NO CAMOUFLAGE HERE,
HE'S SEEKING ELECTION

Congressman Howard OF Georgia
formally opened his campaign for the
United States Senate by asking leave
OF absence for thirty days from the
House.
81 want to ask leave of absence
not on account OF official business or
sickness, but because I want to cam
paiEn for the Senate" he said, thus
breaking all presidents of those who
campaign under camouhaeed excuses
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UNION TELEGRAPHERS
HERE TO STATE CASE

Wesley Russell and Percy Thomas,
OF New York, representing the East
ern half OF the country for the Inter-
national Telegraphers' Union, APP
peared before the National LabG
Board today TO present their case for
the telegraphers.
The board deferred action pending
the arrival OF :. J. KOnenkamp. pres
ident OF the telegraphers. who is due
10 arrive later today
All the committee asks is the right
to organize
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-30
BALTIMORE eaAIN ~ RE-T.

BALTIMORE. ma. Aprn 80
wheat--Firm: unchanged: No. soft
red. S2.22; No . red winter s2s4.
receipts. 66G5 bushels: shipments.
1.740.
corn-New as to grade and eoisr.
s1.6o to s1.s2: receipts. 1850 chip
nlents. 1890
Oats -Unsettled. lower No 3
white. 20. receipts. i7eoOs: ship
ments. 100.O44.
Rye-ouiet. little Offering. No. 2
Western export spot $3.50. receipta
2.OiS: shipments. nonl
Hay-Steady on better grades
Flour-Quiet. steady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-30
THE LOCAL MARKET
SHARP DECLINES FOLLOW
EARLY STRENGTH
Forty-two Right, Sold at ga to ..
Brings Spirit Of optImIsm--Ae-
tive Issues Jump a Point or More
at Opening, But React to Lower
Levels Und4r Selling.

Commercial Bank rights nearly had a
monopoly on the washington Stock Ex-
change at today's session. outsids' Of
two l0-share sales Of Norfolk and Wash
InEt6n Steamboat at l55. all the tradiug
was in the rights. During can % rights
sold In odd lots at Sk. and at 81
After call more rights sold at and
Z more at 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-30
EscAPEs WITHOUT RANsoM.

Additional advices concerning the res
cue OF G. A. Kyle, Portland. Ore, en-
Eineer, from Chinese bandits, said today
they had given him up without ransom
after they had been worn out by mill
tary pursuit and had been promised
amnesty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-30
EDUCATIONAL
Standardized Typewritina

Big demand and big salaries for ertert
typl5ts Shorthand not required New train
ing course makes you expert IN q short time.
This means for you doubie-speed. less labor.
less overtime a bigger Job. and quick pro-
motion. Investtgate. THE ASHTON SCHOOL,
or STANDARDIZED TYPEWRITING. -
n 81 y W.
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COTTON MARKET.

FurniIhed Ths Washington Times BY N l.
Carpentry 4 o.. New York. Branch office.
woodward bldg. Herbert H. Brown. man
ger
NoI York
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cHIcAao CHAM MARkET.

Furniahsa the washington Times BY n. l.
Carpenter q Co. New York. Branch Office
woodward Bldg.. II n. Brown. manager.
Open High. low. sp.m-
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foDAYs SALES

Norfolk and washinston Steam
boat. 1O6155. 1OdI55.
Commercial Bank rights. i6eA,
2RSE, 26S1s, 2aS1s. 2aSH, 2aSE,
29Sls. 2asEs 2as&, 96s&. 0as&.
66sE.
After call-commercial bank rights,
ZOE. sac. 2as%. 1GsE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-30
JUROR READ STORY
OF CASE IN PAPER;
TRIAL DISMISSED
CONTINUED from First Page.)

tongues of. calumny, all play a part,
he continued.
At this juncture. Mrs. Frank left
the courtroom. retiring to the judges
chambers. 1t was the first and only
time she has left the courtroom dur
ing the hearing.
'And II was broken friendship OF
two women which caused the play to
be staged" he read on.
Son Of a Ruler.
The two-coiumn story was read tc
the court and others in the courtroom,
but only one reference brought forth
detailed comment from the attorney
the reference to Mrs Franks hus-
band as being the "son OF a ruler in
a German kingdom"
''If there is anything ] know OF
that would prejudice the minds of a
real American jury at this time It
would be to refer to a member Of a
defendants family as being German
Attorney Costigan said.
ut would be almost impossible to
dfseonnect what is testified here with
what The Times has published. No
member OF this jury could read It and
not have influence his subconscious
mind.
~ NAa SIS lDlH case " III
finally be determined on the word Of
one woman against another"
Based on Records,
Attorney John n. Garrett, counsel
for Mrs. Roth, defended the facts in
the news story, declaring that II was
based on records that had gone into
the evidence and on the career Of
Mrs. Frank in other cities.
"The defense has made much out OF
this article, when. in fact, / don't
see that # would have much influence
on the outcome OF the case one way
or the other" said Mr.. Garrett.
81 heard that Beatrice Fairfax was
going to write a story about Il, and,
naturally, 1 was anxious to see Il,
like others who have read IT."
Attorney Garrett vigorously op-
posed Diminishing the jury. A new
jury must be drawn and the evidence
that has been taken during the past
five days will go for naught-
Here Is q woman penniless and
alone" he told the court, "who has
been waiting for two years for an
opportunity to speak. Now the de-
Tense Is trying to delay the hearing
because a juror inadvertently read
a newspaper article"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-30
TIE CUBE MARKET.

Two o'clock prices furnished By ". D.
Hibbs 4 Co., members New York stock II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-30

Liberty Loan 31s's..... 900 -.
Liberty Loan as cow. 06.f4 49,.
GAS BONDS.
Wash. Gas 5s....... 95 SS&
RAILROAD BONDS.
Cap. Traction r. R. IS. % -.
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS.
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DANCING
MISS FISHER

Private Lessons Only.
is c n. e. Apt. .. Phone Line, 49,.
c1oVERss si3 .sd-Priv. les. any time. Sc;
clasa Tues, FRI eve; orchestra; ball,
room for rent, $. ". lts9. Latest methoes
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

4 County Superintendent St'n-
nett visited our school Thurs
day. He talked to the tntile
school at one oc'o-k and visited
all the rooms, soaking very
highly of the wClk done, and
complimentiDg teachers, pupils
and patrons alike for the enthu-
siam manifested. At seven
o'clock he addressed the entire
public dwelling at length on the
needs of the hour, and empha
sizing the great benefits TO be
derived from consolidation of
schools. a short program,
mostly music was rendered.
Mr.. Stinnett is making a tour
10 all the schools in this section
of the county. From here lie
went TO visit the Valley View
school.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15
Cecil Cooper was IN Valley
View Monday.

Mr.. and Mra w. j. Stobb re-
Ceired word from Oklahon a
City, stating Gev. and Mrs. A.
e. Gu,e o. are the pro d parents
of a fine girl VIII" arrived FeL-
urary 5th. Lite Lena Eliz-
aberh Guyer's mother is . dau-
ghter of Mr.. and Mrs. Stobb.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

The worthX1editor of the Rec
ord tried his new camera on the
school last Thursday We are
anXiously awaiting develop
'ments.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

The carpenter craze has strucn
the school ~ dead earnest The
primary teacher nailed down
her seats and Miss Beatrice
built a door step
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Visitors present at school Fri
day were Mrs. Nj. q. Freeman,
Mrs. Matte Moore and Mis-
Ellen Millet. All arc invited to
come agHin.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

When you visit school don't
fail to gn through chinatown
Sights strange and weird will
great you,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15
School Notes.

An old fashioned sp ling
match il tICd Oh dream sfCr
the near future.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Mr.. Herndan and Sheriff Arch
Gregg made a short visit at
school, Wednesday in tbs inter-
est of the baby bonds.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

The old organ is being e
modelsd into an up to date
liberdIy.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Louis Coils and family re-
turned from Te Sas, where they
have been a couple Of months.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Jess Hathcock and w. H.
Cryer made a bushes trip to
Elida, Saturday.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Don't fail to atte1l literary
Saturday evening. The ques-
ton for debate is Art vs.. Nat
me.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

]. w. Whiteley and Ed Rick
ard were IN Valley View, MOI
day selling some good beef.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Mrs. Matte Morre now has
charge Of tie Valley View,
post Office.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

The primary room is again III
possession of the pennant.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Edwin Denton conducted
prayer meeting Wednesday
evening.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Ed Lee and Uncle Charlie
Ayers of Kenna, passed through
Valley View, Saturday with a
herd of calves they had l.urch-
ased.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Ira Assiter has sold his place
to his father.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Several of our young people
enjoyed the singing gwen by
Mr.. and MIS-, Coleman Sunday
night.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

We anticipate having oul
pictures taken this week.
Lives of great men all remind
US.
That by patience, toll and grit,
And a purpose, great and
mighty,
We may some lime learn to
knit
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15

Mr.. and Mis-. Lee Sllth visit
cd Mr.. and Mrs, w. b. Ward
Saturday and Sundav.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-15
VALLEY VIEW

w. w. Bracken of Portales
was in Valley View, Tue day,
Mrs. j. w. Taylor our recent
post mistress Of Valley View,
left Saturday for Brentwood,
Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
The Kaiser's Photo.

The German mother lost nine
sons-all stalwart, young up
standing Huns. She wept be-
side her cottage door for those
who would return no more; the
burden of her grief and care
seemed greater than her soul
could bear; her face was wan,
her eyes were bleak, her hair
grown snowy in week. But
now the postman comes and
cries, Here's something that
will dry your eyes! A letter
With the Potsdam crest-now
may your woes go galley vest"
With awe the stricken mother
takes the missive, and the seal
she breaks. Great Wilhelm,
ruler of the Huns, has heard
about her nine lost sons, and he
has sent a work of art to soothe
and heal the broken heart; it is
a photo of himself, fit for the
mantel or the shelf; majestic,
beautiful and grand, it's auto
graphed by his own hand! The
mother dries her scalding tears !;
she and the postman give three
cheers; their arms in ecstasy
they lock, and bunnyhug around
the block. Zach, himmel," cries
the mother then. "the world
seems bright and fair again !;
who would not send a bunch of
sons against the hungry allied
guns, if thereby he or she might
get this photograph, already
yet? I have a grand-dad in the
house, two uncles and my worthy
spouse, and l shall send them
forth to die; perhaps the kaiser,
in reply, will send a photo
graphic view of Kronprinz Will
yum Friedrich, too"
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
WILLS FILED FOR. PROBATE.
Requests by Mrs. Rinker, w. S.
Tappan and Mrs. White.

Leaving premises 1910 Riggs street
as a home for her husband. L. H.
Rinker, and her eight children, Mrs.
Mary Ellen Renker, by her will, dated
May 10, 1918. stipulates that should
any of the children marry the wife
or husband may not share the home
stead without the consent of all the
beneficiaries Money due the tesla
trix is to be distributed equally among
the children.
BY the terms of the will Of William
S. Tappan. dated July 2. 1908. be-
quests of SIS each are made to his six
children. The remaining estate is
devised to his wife. Emma A. Tap
pan. who also is to act as executriX.
Mrs. Rachel l. White by her will
leaves a fund in a building association
to be devided between her sons,
Charles C. and Arthur J. Jones. The
remaining estate goes to her daugh-
ter, Rose NJ. White, who also is named
as eXecutriX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
OUTLINE CAMPAIGN
/. FOR WAR WORK FUND
Speakers at Press Club Discuss
Plans for Raising
$170,50o,0 900.

Plans for raising s170.500,000 by
seven war work agencies, all OF which
contribute directly to the morale and
welfare of American troops in France
and this country, were outlined by
representatives of the seven -co-oper-
ating agencies last night at the Ma
tional Press Club. Nearly 500 MEM
bers and guests attended the meeting.
The united war work campaign has
been so named by President Wilson,
and will be held nationally by the 7.
NJ c. A, the Y. ". c. A., the Knights
of Columbus, the Jewish Welfare
Board, the War Camp Community
Service, the American Library Asso-
citation and the Salvation Army, No
rember IL to 10.
Praises Plan for United Drive.
John R. Mott, general secretary Of
the Y. NJ. C. A. and chairman of the
national campaign executive cabinet,
director of the united drive, outlined
the plans for the coming campaign
and characterized the drive as the
greatest united effort yet made by
hHStiC@ AON ShC 0phoiokh&S Va ShS INV
rale of our soldiers. Mr.. Mott praised
the plan of President Wilson for a
united drive. With Mr.. Mott was
George w. Perkins, chairman Of the
united finance committee, represent
ing the y. NJ. c. A Mr.. Perkins ex-
planned the uses to which the sum
asked will be put. and said that every
cent of the $40, 500 900 will be needed
SnP tho hundrodQ nf things nSp6 for
tho convenience OF the soldiers and
sailors. He gave brief outline of the
manner IN which all war work agen-
cies are aiding in upholding the mo-
of America telling of the entertain
ments. the athletic facilities, canteens,
meeting places and other things now
an integral part of the Army.
Asked why the government did not
provide at its expense similar meet
explained that the men in uniform
preferred some place outside active
Army or Navy jurisdiction where
they feel free from military re-
straint
Mrs.. Daniels Speaks for z. W. C. A.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels, represent
ing the war work council Of the Y.
W. c. A., told of the work being done
in the camps by 7. w. c. A. hostess
houses, and of the association work.
.ers overseas.
John G. Agar. for the National
Catholic War Council. pledged the
united support of the Catholics of
the country in the drive. and told of
the splendid cooperation between
the seven agencies already evident.
Commander Evangeline Booth for
the Salvation Army was applauded as
she told of the work being done by
Salvation Army men and women in
France within reach of the guns.
= Last nights meeting was the first
public declaration by officials of the
campaign outlining the plans for the
drive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
AGRICULTURAL MOVIES.

One motion-picture film is now sup
piled every two weeks by the United
States Department of Agriculture for
release in the Universal Screen Mag
zine These films show some of the
activities of the department and in
culcate lessons the department is try
ing to desse inmate.
Films already released show work
Of pig clubs. OF road building, forest
fire prevention, poultry management,
cattle and sheep grazing on the ma
tional forests, types of horses. CO.
operative berry growing in the Pa
cific northwest, the government S
method of tree-planting in the ma
tional forests. how the department
regulates logging in the national for
ests and the work of the forest
ranger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

. Dances for soldiers and civilian war
workers will be held tonight at the
Thomson Community Center. 18th and
l. streets. and the Wilson Normal
School, 11th and Harvard streets. The
Rhythmic Players Club. composed Of
community center members, will en-
tertain woman war workers at 1742
Church street at 1880 o'clock this
evening. There will be music and
dancing.
An automobile belonging to the
Ryan Auto Service Company, James
r. Barber, chauffeur, caught fire
about 1890 o'clock last night while on
Massachusetts, avenue near Garfield
street. The car was damaged to the
amount of 800.
The COLLATION. of two cars Of the City
and Suburban railway. near Mt. Rain
Ter. Md, October IS, last year, forms
the basis of a suit to recover $4,000
damages filed against the company in
the District Supreme Court by Rush
+. vass. a passenger OH one of the
ears. Vass says he sustained serious
and permanent injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
HENRY RUBIN RECAPTURED.
Soldier Who Was Committed to Re.
formatorY Had Made His Escare.

Henry Rubin, who was serving in
the Army at the time of his arrest,
several months ago, for housebreak-
ing, and who escaped from the re-
formatory at Lorton, Va. where he
was serving a sentence of three years,
was recaptured yesterday by Detec-
tive W. B. Thompson of the third pre-
cinct.
Pawn tickets for articles said to
have been stolen from the bathing
beach were found in his possession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
Enthusiastic in Work.

Private Cudia began the work sim
gle-handed. and at once enlisted the
of the camp authorities
in building up the morale and devel-
oping an efficient fighting and pa
triotic spirit among the Italian-speak-
ing soldiers in camp. The former
newspaper man became SO interested
in the work that he has given up his
chances of entering the officers train
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
Hikers' Sunday Walk.

''Hikers" are to walk from Takoma
Park Sunday afternoon, following the
course of Sligo creek and Northwest
branch to Riggs mill. John Boyle, jr.,
is to lead the walk, starting at $3.50
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
ng camps to help out in this great

WORK.
He has a VANISHED job on his hands
and is kept on the jump from Z am.
from seyenty-two to 125 members and
are held in the Y NJ. c. A. buildings.
The instruction for each class lasts
one hour. The first ten minutes Is
devoted to a resume of the latest war
news and a four minute talk of a pa
triotic nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20

Eat Cottage Cheese and Save Ment.
Endorsed by Agricultural Department
Fresh from farm, 1Sc pint. Plmento
Cheese, 40c Id. Edwin Shuttle, Center
mkt and 5th and K SITS. mkt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-20
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

Meeting of war workers and gov
eminent employees from the Indiana
second congressional district al
George Washington Inn. s o'clock.
Mrs. Anna Jeanette Miller of New
York will speak at Home of Truth
lS41 Wyoming avenue, Sis o'clock.