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Evening star., 1918-04-20
ASKPOSTPONEMENT
OF D. c. ALLEYLAW
Commissioners Submit Bill to
Senate, Arguing From
Housing Conditions.
VAST CHANGES SINCE 1914

Because of the extraordinary condi-
tions in Washington 50 far as housing
facilities are concerned. the District
Commissioners have sent TO Senator
John Walter Smith Of Maryland the
draft of bill which would postpone
until one year after the end of the war
the operation of the law which pro.
hibits, after July / next, the use OF
houses in alleys in the District OF Co
lumbia as dwellings, unless the alley be
at least thirty, feet wide and opens on
two streets.
Senator Smith. it is expected. will in
troduce the bill when the Senate meets
Monday. The Commissioners sent with
the bill a letter giving their reasons for
urging this legislation.
Referring to the law prohibiting the
construction of dwellings in alleys or
the further use of buildings in alleys
as dwellings, after July /. unless the
conditions laid down were met in every
respect, the Commissioners said:
Ample Reason in 1914.
when the act was passed in 1914
there was ample reason for Its passage,
as there existed In the District of Co
lumbia large number OF alley houses
used for residential purposes and the
condition of the houses. the lack OF
proper facilities for ingress and egress
to the alleys on which they fronted and
the lack of sewer, water and lighting
facilities made 1t advisable that the
further use of the houses as dwellings
under the terms of the law should be
prohibited.
"By reason Of the provisions of the
law, many Of these houses have been
abandoned for use as dwellings. Those
remaining number about 5000. The po-
lice census Of April, 1913. showed that
the population in these alley houses was
1882 The police census Of November,
1915, showed a reduction in the popula-
TNV1v-
ing the past eight years there has been
reduction of nearly 80 per cent in the
alley population, which has been accom-
plished by this act and the act Of 1892.
prohibiting the construction Of dwell
ings in certain characters Of alleys.
Reasons Why Delay Is Asked.
"On account Of the recent large in
crease in the population Of the District.
due to war activities, and the decrease
in building construction due to the same
reason, and especially the increased
cost of labor and material, which has
resulted in the fact that no provision
facilities for those now inhabiting
dwellings in alleys, the commissioners
believe that the operation Of that por-
tion Of the law which makes 1t unlaw-
full to occupy these alley houses as
dwellings after July 1. 1918. should be
present war, and for the period of one
year after the cessation Of the war.
Were 1t not for the existing extraor-
dinary conditions the Commissioners
believe the law should be enforced in it's
entirety, but recognising the fact that
all the housing facilities now existing
in the District OF Columbia and such
others as may be furnished by the con-
struction of new houses, should be re-
tanned, they believe that the law should
be amended"
Evening star., 1918-04-20
'DENT|STSTO ASSIST
IN SAVING CHILDREN
Offer Services In Examination
of City's Youngsters at
Welfare Centers.
MOTHERS co-opERATINe

wsshineton dentists have volunteered
their services toward making the chill
drsn's year. In the District success.
Plans Of the children's year committee
to save the lives Of Washington babies
and children under six years OF age will
bs hslped by tho cooperation of the
dentista- III
More than q score Of local dental
surgeons have offered their services in
the examination OF children which will
begin Thursday at child welfare centers
throughout tho city.
Registration Of children with the chil
dren's year committee at 1888 street
northwest is progressing rapidly. Mo1h-
eYD Of the city are avatling themselves
Of the registration cards printed daily
In Tho Star, similar to the .one which
will be found In today's issue.
Received at Headquarters.
More than thirty Of these registra-
tions cards filled in with the name OF
the parent and child. etc, were re-
ceived at the children's year head-
quarters on the first mail this morning
Hundreds of children are registered,
and the committee Is looking forward
to seeing every child. white and color
Cd. under six years Of age. registered
in the big campaign to save lives.
. OnoA examination has begun gen.
orally, registration and examination Will
proceed together. While the examina-
tton Of tho children is being conducted
throughout the city, there Will be no
slet up in registration. The commit
tee members wish to see every little
enc in the city registered. both for its
own sake and for the sake of the ma
tion at war.
Examined by Physicians.
The children are to be measured and
weighed, and those underweight will
be passed on to examination by ply
sicians. More than 100 local physicians
have volunteered their services. The
weight test Is regarded with high
favor by child experts. It is declared
BY them that underweight shows with
out doubt that something is the matter
with a child, from the standpoint OF
physical health.
once this ascertained, the child will
Be passed on to a physician for ex-
animation. in order that the 'some-
thing tho matter" may be ascertained.
Cooperation Of local dentists will be
. great help, Mrs. Whitman Cross.
chairman of the local children's year
committee, declared today. Their CO.
operation. also, It is pointed out, will
help along the nationwide campaign
which has been waged during recent
years by school authorities and boards
OF health toward dental clinics for
school children.
:. Physicians Of the city generally are
taking a large interest in the Chill
dren's year" program.
Evening star., 1918-04-20
PRESIDENT KEPT FROM
GOLF BY BURNED HAND

The burn received by President Will
son yesterday when he grasped a hot
exhaust pipe as he climbed from the
fighting tank Brittania after ride
around the White House grounds will
prevent him from playing golf for At
least q month, It was said today.
Tho President played gol{ almost
every day. The burn 10 giving the
President some pain today. but prom
lses not to b serious.
Evening star., 1918-04-20
TRUCK KILLS LIEUTENANT.
W. G. Lasch Of Macon Was Riding
When It 0verturns-Five Hurt.

MACON. April 20.-Lieut. William G.
Iaseh OF the 8th Field Artillery {regu-
lars) was killed here yesterday after
noon when an Army truck turned over
on its way back to Camp Wheeler from
the artillery range. Five others. all pri-
Yates, we're injured An Army board
will conduct an investigation.
LaooA's homo was In this city. He was
RysviDusly assigned TO Fort Oglethorpe.
Evening star., 1918-04-20
Gen. Pershing's Action.

1t was learned that. in conformity
with his promise that the marines
would be moved up to the front at the
earliest possible opportunity, Gen.
Pershing recently has relieved them of
the guard and transportation duties
upon which they have been engaged
since they landed in France.
The amendment for expansion of the
Marine Corps on the recommendation
of Secretary Baker and Gen. Pershfng
is a prompt answer to the charge made
on the floor of the House by Repre-
sentative Britten Of Illinois. member
Of the committee of naval affairs. that
the marines, who are recognized as the
best trained and most efficient fighting
from participation in the fighting "over
seas" because Of War Department
1ealously.
Evening star., 1918-04-20
Want to Demolish House.

The officers in charge are anxious to feed
a brick building or two to their husky pet.
They would like to give demonstration
of britannia walking right through a
brick house. Probably one will be Of
fered during the day.
The tank came here from Buffalo and
will remain until Tuesday morning. when
it will be shipped to Pittsburgh.
Everything is in readiness for the joint
rally tonight at the Liberty Hut for the
three trade organizations Of Washington.
the principal speaker. The demand for
tickets has been great. and there is every
indication that the big hall will be filed
to capacity and that thousands Of persons
eager to hear Secretary Baker narrate his
first-hand observations of the battle
fronts will be turned away.
Commissioner Louis Brownlow was the
liberty loan pleader at Keiths last night.
Among the large subscriptions were: J. J.
Moebs, S., 600; NJ. H. Broderick. Muncie,
Ind. $1,000: Walter Brownley, $1,000;
James Fitzgerald, Savannah. Ga, $1,000;
Louis Levy. $1,000; Edward Chambers.
$1,000: H. Clifford Bangs. $1,000; NJ. G.
Mccormick. $1,000: John Dolph. $500:
Lieut.. R. @. Moore. $500: ]. J. Costigan.
$500: Thomas Marshall. $500: A. c. Moses.
$500 Mrs. A W. Taylor. $500. and c. H
Carter. $500. The grand total to date is
$1.117,50O.
The local committee announced to-
day that the Washington Steel and
Ordnance Company has subscribed to
100000 worth of bonds and that the
employees have to date subscribed to
S114,S50. These amounts are not in
cluded in the actual sales report issued
today.
Evening star., 1918-04-20
House Adopts Amendment
to Expand the Marine Corps;
Is Prompt Answer to Charge

The Marine Corps is to be expanded
from 10000 to $4,000 and two new ma
jor generals of marines are to be
named. The House yesterday took
prompt action on a recommendation
from Secretary Daniels, Secretary
Baker, Gen. Pershing and Mai. Gen.
George Barnett. commandant of the
Marine Corps, that a big force Of ma
rines be prepared at once for service
in France.
The House naval affairs committee,
which had already written into the
naval appropriation bill a provision for
an increase of 10000 marines added an
other increase of $4,000 just as the
bill was going into the House. The
committee of the whole House when
considering the naval bill yesterday
adopted this amendment.
The brigade Of marines now attached
to Gen. Pershtngs forces can be raised
to a complete division. With 75.500
men the Navy Department not only
could maintain division of 27.0O0 men
in France, but would be able to or
ganize certain advance base forces that
have been planned for some time.
Evening star., 1918-04-20
$6,4S4,75O ISD. C.
LOAN. SUBSCRIPTION
Represents Nearly Three
Quarters of a Million Dollars
Gain Since Yesterday.
"TANK" TO HELP SALES

Liberty bond sales in Washington
now total ss,4s4.75o. according to re-
ports made today by banks and trust
companies to the local liberty loan
committee. This 10 an increase OF
nearly three-quarters OF q million dol
lars over the total reported yester-
day and 10 the cause Of qualification on
the part Of the local committee. in view
Of the fact that the sales had been
tagging somewhat for several days
Today's report shows that 24.ssl indi-
viduals have actually subscribed to the
new bond issue, but does not include
those who have merely pledged them
selves to subscribe.
The national banks reported sales
amounting to 3a,sss.45o; savings banks.
$50. The remainder was reported by
private banks and from other sources
' Flag Is Thought Certain.
Inasmuch as Washington has to date
subscribed one-half of the amount ex-
peoted Of it the committee has not the
slightest doubt about this city winning
consider 1t a lost fight II the National
Capital does not more than double it's
quota, thereby winning the honor OF
placing a gold star in the center OF the
honor flag.
Despite the rain today members Of tho
sales COMMITTEES were active In virtually
every section Of the city.
Ths British war tank britannia,
which spent the night on the Ellipse, this
afternoon stlifted tts moorings to tho side
walk ON the north side Of the Treasury
building. II the wsather permits .
rally will be held at the tank
late In tho afternoon and strenuous Ief-
forts viii be made to boost the selling
Of ths bonds 63i
Evening star., 1918-04-20

The British. war tank Britannia" :"
which reached Washington yesterday.
was driven in the afternoon to the
White House ofiice building, whore 1t
was inspected by President Wilson, who
was taken for q short ride in 1t about
the grounds. In climbing out tho Pres
ident grasped q. hot exhaust pipe and
his hand was slightly burned.
This accident did not lessen his en-
thusiasm, however. for he smiled de-
lightedly as he reached the ground and
ohatted with British officers and mem
bers Of the local liberty loan commit
tee who were standing about the big
lighting machine. He pronounced tho
tank as being wonderful.
Later 1t was driven to the center Of the
Ellipse, where It was used as an adjunct
to a bond selling rally. The liberty bell
sales automobile was stationed beside 1t
and appeals to buy bonds were made to
the crowds gathered about. As an induce
ment. persons pledging subscriptions were
permitted to inspect the inside Of the
britannia" In less than two hours more
than $4,000 was subscribed.
Evening star., 1918-04-20
Looking for Brick Building.

Capt Haight. the British officer In com
mand of the floating dreadnaught. IL eager
to feed a brick building or two to the
machine before it leaves the city. Two
structures have been offered. but because
Of their location and construction they
were not accepted. However. Capt
Haight Is hopeful and he feels certain he
will be able to give this house-demolish-
ing denomination tomorrow or Monday.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock the
britannia" will give q demonstration
on plot Of ground close to the north
end Of the new Connecticut Avenue
bridge. Senators and representatives
have been especially invited to attend
and see exactly to what extent tank
can be used. 1t Is promised to let the
old girl simply cut loose-traveling
over entertainments and through ravines,
brushing aside small trees and 30 forth.
1t will perform some startling stunts.
according to Capt. Haight. These stunts
are just as necessary in tank fighting,
he explained. as are those performed
by the airmen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-30
DODGED DRAFT AS WOMAN
Man Arrested at Seashore Wore
Skirts for Fourteen Months.

Philadelphia, Aug. 2S. - Federal
agents who conducted the big slack
or raid in Atlantic City Thursday
night returned to Philadelphia yes
terday with the strang story of a
man who has masqueraded in wom-
ems clothing for many months in or
der to evade the draft. According to
their reports, this man not only wore
womens clothing, but went about
boldly with women and even accept
ed the attentions of men who did
not know he was a fraud.
When this person was arrested he
was sitting at table in a cafe with
man who was paying marked at
tention to him. ine agents ap-
preached the man ~ -etained him
until he could prove lie was not a
Stacker. They never even thought
of detaining the woman" and would
not have made the discovery of this
persons sex had not her escort
put up an argument. He loudly pro-
claimed that he would not go with
the agents and began to tuSsle as
they seized him by the arm. The
woman attempted to interfere,
and in the struggle "her' wig fell
Off, disclosing the close cropped hair
OF man, slightly bald i'll front.
The man who was with this per
son almost swooned when he saw he
had been making love to another
man. Lock me up" he cried. DO
anything with me to get me away
from that thing. Oh, Lord, what
have | been saying to it?"
The camouflaged man was locked
up for the night with other prison
erS. He explained to the agents that
he had been using the disguise ever
since June 5, 1917, when he failed to
register for the draft. He said his
name was Clarence Forest, an East
Indian by birth, who had formerly
been employed as a designer OF
gowns in New York.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-30
Men Masquerade As Girls
QUITS BEING GIRL TO WE'D
Former Miss Cora" Now Mr.. E. c.
Norton, Marries Teacher.

East Corinth, Me-, Aug. 2S.-Co-
rinthians are trying to make up their
minds today how they will receive
Miss Cora" Norton, who discarded
cher" feminine garb and became Eu-
gene Cody Norton when he married
his teacher, Miss Abby +. Foster,
at Augusta. yesterday. For p years
he had posed as female and min
gled with the girls of this town.
When Norton left town with his
bride-to-be his hair was long and
tied up in pug, he was clad in FEM
mine raiment, and his hands were
dainty and soft. Before his we'd
ding in Governor Milliken's private
office yesterday he had altered his
appearance With a natty masculine
suit and close clipped hair. Later in
the afternoon he took an eXamna-
ton for the draft, but failed to pass.
Thereupon the couple decided they
would make East Cornth their
home.
The story of Norton's career was
told by his bride. He was dressed
by his mother in girls clothing when
he was young, she said, and though
he had tried to shake the garb many
times since then. difficulties have
arisen which have prevented him
from doing so.
Il know the people OF Corinth,
she continued, "are saving to think
that man was among our daughters
at school and church affairs But
he has never violated the confidence
of any person and is perfectly hon
Orable."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-30
OKLAHOMA ARTISTS
WILL EXHIBIT AT
THE STATE FAIR

Construction of a special fireproot
gallery beneath the new concrete
grandstand at the state fair grounds
at Oklahoma City is expected to give
impetus to the annual fine arts eX-
hibition OF the Oklahoma State Fair
and Exposition. This exhibition is
under the auspices of the Oklahoma
States Artists association.
Entry blanks are now being sent
to all members OF the association,
and one OF the largest exhibits since
the fine arts department was added
to the state fair five years ago, is ex-
pected.
All paintings and other work OF
are submitted at the exhibition must
be original, and are not eligible for
entry if they have ever been shown
at formal exhibition in this state
Entries are rated by jury of eX-
perts, which retains the privilege OF
holding the best works for several
weeks after the state fair closes and
sending them for exhibition to vari-
Gus Oklahoma colleges and univer-
sites.
Floor space in the fine arts gallery
totals l,0SS square feet. The gallery
is of steel and concrete construction
Lighting will be entirely artificial
thus affording the best display for
exhibits.
Officers Of the Oklahoma State
Artists association are: President
Miss Nellie Shepherd; vice president
Mrs. f. !. Miller; secretary. Miss
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-30
PEOPLE OF GERMANY
WARNED TO EXPECT
GREAT ALLIED DRIVE

Amsterdam, August 2S.-The
giant battle in the west daily is
growing wider and more terrible,
says the Cologne Gazette, and
through the British attack north
of the Somme, the battle has as
sumed an unprecedented extent.
1t declares that even the enor-
mously long fronts in the Russo
Japanese war and the greater Of
fensives of the present war, recede
into the background when com
pared with the present allied Of
fensive.
The newspaper utters a warn
ing that in the calm sectors OF the
long western front, strong enemy
forces continually are ready for
an immediate attack whenever
prospects become favorable. For
this reason German divisions al
ways must be held in readiness
for battle on these sectors also.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-30
WOULD HAMMER FACTS
INTO GERMAN HEADS

Amsterdam, Aug. 2S.-The great
est need OF the moment in Germany,
says the Cologne Volks Zeitung is
"a campaign OF enlightenment or
ganized by all the competent author
tiles TO hammer into German heads,
il further sacrifices and eXertions
are required of us, that it is not the
hobby OF some dozen of people in
Germany, nor German obstinacy, but
the enemy'S impulse to destruction
that imposes them on people at
home and at the front.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-30
26 NEGROES GO TO CAMP
DODGE NEXT WEEK

The local exemption board has
called 20 negroes to report next Sun.
day morning at 8 O'Clock. They will
be sent to Camp Dodge, Des Moines
Iowa.
The following are called:
Antwie, Willis. Ardmore.
B
Bennett. Sidney, Milo.
Bergman. Dock. Newport.
Burnett, William, Ardmore.
c
Colbert, Bady, Ardmore.
Elliott, Harrison, Berwvn
Franklin Isaac G HennePin'
Green, jimmy Ed, Ardmore.
Johnson, Allinton. Berwyn.
Johnson. Byrd, Tatums.
Jones, Lee, Ardmore.
Lucas, Tommy, Ardmore.
M
Maddox. Clint. Jacksonville, Tenn
Mathews. Allie. Woodville.
McGee, Lee W.. Ardmore.
Miller, Alfred. Ardmore.
p
Parker, Mimic, Ardmore.
Patton, George, Ardmore.
Phillips, George, Ardmore.
r
Richardson, Monford, Woodford.
Swanson, Paschal, Ardmore.
T
Thomas. Edward, Ardmore.
Trailor, Frank, Ardmore.
Tyson, Cecil. Ardmore.
w
Watkins. Dee. Ardmore.
Whitfield. George, Kansas City, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-30
Naval ChaplaIns Promoted.

Washington, Aug. 2o.-Thirteen
captains of the navy were nominat-
ed today for the temporary grade OF
rear admiral. They are: George
Clark, William a. Gill. Harold r.
Norton, Gustave Gaemmerling.
Alexander s. Halstead, Roger Wei
les. Chas. =. Plunkett. William T..
q. Bullard. Joseph w. Oman, Phil
lip Andrews. Josiah :. Mexican.
Benton c. Decker and Mark l. Bris-
toll
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-30
MEX|CANS RAID
j. S. CONSULATE

Nogales, Ariz., Aug. 29-During
the skirmish Tuesday afternoon, be-
tween American soldiers and Mexi-
cans. armed Mexicans entered the
American consulate here, forced
vice-Consul Mcclure and Consular
Clerk f. Tooley to leave the con-
sulatc at the points OF their guns,
and Tooley was shot and wounded,
according to an announcement made
by American Consul +. Nj. Lawton
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-30
HIGHER WAGES PROPOSED
FOR TRACYMEN AND CLERKS

Washington. Aug. 2o.-Higher
wages for railroad track laborers
and for certain classes of clerks,
were recommended to Director Cen
eral McAdoo today by the board OF
railroad wages and working condi-
tions. The advance suggested range
between IS and 25 percent. it is said
and would affect more than 100000
employees. Mr.. McAdoo will act
soon on the recommendation.