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The Washington times., 1918-08-23
Sub" SHELLS FREIGHTER

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Aug. a.
Five sailors OF an Italian cargo ship
who were injured by an explosion
that followed q running battle OF
the New England coast with a Ger
man submarine on Tuesday, have ar
rived here, one OF the injured being
taken to q hospital
Details Of the engagement were
given to navy officials by members
Of the crew. The engagement took
place while the big s:eIKhter was
skirting the shore, the submersible
suddenly appearing on the surface
and opening fire.
For three hours q running night en-
sued, and then the enemy suddenly
ceased firing. One Of the shells tore
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U-BOAT SINKS
U.S.STEAMER
3OOMILESOFF
SANDY HOOK

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. "a
The American steamship Diomed, =
new vessel, has been sunk by q sub
marine about 800 miles on Sandy
Hook Her crew Of 1O4 men and o1i-
GERS reached here aboard another
steamship which picked them up aft
er they had spent fOrty-eight hours
in life boats
Ths Diomed was sunk by she'll fre.
it was stated Several of the men
were injured by splinters. but none
were killed.
The vessel was owned by the Booth
Steamship Company of New York.
and piled between New York and
Southern Atlantic ports
The Washington times., 1918-08-23
RAIDER SINKS SCHOONER

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Aug. %
The Gloucester board OF trade has
received the news of the sinking OF
the American schooner Syivania. by
an armed trawler on the BanQuereau
fishing banks.
It is presumed that the armed
6awler is the Triumph, which was
captured on Tuesday by a German
submarine and converted into a
raider.
The Sylvania hailed from this port
and was owned by Sylvanus Smith
& Co. She was built inJ 1910, and
was OF 1o3 net tons Jen Thomas is
her captain
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ASK VARDAMAN TO QUIT

MONTICELLO. Miss, Aug. 23-CaIl-
ing upon Senator Vardaman to resign
Immediately in favor Of Congressman
Harrison. nominated for Senator in
Tuesdays primaries, a mass meeting
of Lawrence county citizens adopted
resolutions declaring -Vardaman does
not represent the State of Mississippi.
the primary vote supplying the proof"
The total vote counted to date: Har-
rison, 63,111: Vardaman, Al ,664; Noel,
6,399.
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RANDALL SEES IS
MILES OF WARSHIPS

LONDON, Aug. z3-Representativs
Charles h Randall OF California, who
with several other American repre-
sentatives has returned to London
after visiting the entente allied grand
fleet, said he was profoundly i'm
pressed with the stupendous array OF
fighting craft
alone extends over a distance of sew
enty-eight miles, Mr.. Randall said,
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TORPEDO MISSES ship

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. IA
British freight steamship which ar
rived from European waters was at
tackled by a submarine yesterday
afternoon when near Nantucket One
torpedo was nred by the U-boat which
missed the freighter by about twenty
yards, members of the crew said
The submarine then began shelling
the ship, and the IRE was returned
by the Britisher. A running night
lasting more than an hour followed,
the freighter finally outdistancing
the submarine. None of the shots
fred by the U-boat took effect
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BANDITS IN ECUADOR.

Banditry in outlying provinces of
Ecuador is reported in unofficial ad-
vices from Lima Fugitives, declared
to have reached the Peruvian towns OF
Sante Rose and Zarumille, told of es-
Gaping from the path of the despera-
does.
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DENIES FISH TRADE PLOT.

BOSTON, Aug. 23.-Frederick Non
roe Dyer, OF New York. promoter and
president OF the Bay State Fishing
Company, pleaded not guilty today to
an Indictment CHARGING conspiracy to
control the fish business here.
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GIBBONS
WILL SPEAK HERE

Floyd Gibbons, . former Washing
tonian. war correspondent for ths
Chicago Tribune l. coming to Wash
ington. He win lecture at the Press
Club on his experiences Yesterday.
In New York. he exhorted Interviews
ers to keep the American public from
over-optimism
At hope to see America literally COW
cred with the smoke OF production
this next fall and winter" said 0ib-
bona Every horseshoe nail. airplana,
bullet. and man counts, and Il will be
criminal II America falls short even
one OF the maximum 1t can send
across.
It's We Cineh
Don't let any one get the idea ft.s
. einch over there. American pep and
enthusiasm have inspired and carried
forward the French and British aa
we'll But the German II not beaten
or starving, or losing morale 50 far. as
I can make out The German moraie
today, think. II good
1T Is utter nonsense to say the Ger
man soldiers are half starved. Many
times on the battlefield I've tAken
bread and water from German dsss1 -,
feed our own men The only way to
end the war V by q military dseision
and the people should laugh ~ .the
peace feelers which are axpectsd 4
appear shortly through Holland. SVio.
zerland. and other neutral eountrIzALs
Recipient Of War Cross.
Gibbons did not know untu hs
landed that he had been awarded ths
war cross BY the French governmsnf
for the exploit which cost him his
eye. The correspondent modestiy
kept his own adventures out of sight
although he has experienced enough
for q dozen men
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sink q Submarine. One certificate
nlled with War Savings Stamps VII:
pay for . depth bOmb-that effective
weapon that L. going to end the
KniseF's reign OF piracy.
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kale.
NoRMAGrapes peaches carrots cabbage onions
eantaloupes, celery.
SCARCEBananas cueumbers oranges lemons eor string
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through the plates OF the freighter
and exploded. inJuring I'VE OF the
crew.
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ART WORKS RUINED
BY VANDALS WHO
RANSACK SCHOOL

Western High School. at Thirty-fifth
and r streets northwest, was ran,
sacked from top TO bottom some time
Sunday by vandals who entered every
room in the building, defaced valuable
works OF art and left a trail OF ruin
behind them, the police were notified
today.
Not a door or window was found un.
locked Monday morning, which lSads
to the supposition that the hOusebrek-
ers. probably boys, were provided
with a skeleton key.
What the school authorities resent
most was the breaking up of so-called
"hOnor board" on which were scores
of cards with the names of Western
alumni now in the service of the
United States. In one OF the art
rooms a bust of Minerva was drench-
ed with ink while a smudge OF red oil
paint adorned the nose OF a nearby
statue. The room on the first floor,
occupied by local draft board No. Z,
was ransacked, but nothing taken.
Police of the Seventh precinct are
making every effort to apprehend
the vandals, and hope to make arrests
within the next twent-four hours.
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JA|LEDASDRUNKS,
THEY PASS BUCK
TO ICY STREETS

Five prisoners were sentenced to
from ten to thirty days in Police Court
today for being drunk in "dry" Wash.
ington. Three blamed slippery pave
ments for their downfall.
Robert Gwathney. arrested in Union
Station, told the court he was on his
way to work in Virginia, He admit
ted he had purchased whiskey in
Baltimore. The court suspended sen
tence.
Mamie Wilson, one of the prisoners
who said icy sidewalks caused her TO
stagger. insisted that she had appeal
ed to q policeman 10 call an ambu-
lance. Il cut my hand when I fell" /"
she declared. She said instead a pa
troll wagon was summoned
She was given thirty days when
Policeman Fegan testified yshe was
so intoxicated that two other police
men had to carry her to the station
house. We have no patrol wagon Of
any kind at the Second precinct" he
said.
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series of major operations. invaria-
bly, been forced to give way.
The French stood like a rock at
Verdun, drove forward vigorously in
the battle OF the Somme, and in turn
played a great part in the repeated
drives in Flanders.
Can Rely on ALLIES.
The impending German offensive
will possibly be their greatest assault.
The French and British armies can
be relied upon to withstand the shock
On the entire front, from the North
sea p the Swiss border. during the last
week. the Germans continued their wide
ly scattered thrusts. while the French
and British parried with numerous
reconnoitering raids and careful patrol
ling. They remained on the Qui vive.
taking note Of every minor change In the
German order OF battle, keeping closely
informed OF hostile troop movements and
concentrations.
In the Cambria area the enemy under
took an attack in force. Here. the Ger
mans, in attempting a fianling move
ment, penetrated and held temporarily
certain British trenches south OF Marco
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RICH DO NOT PAY
INCOME TAXSHARE,
TREASURY SHOWS

Revision OF the income tax on large
Incomes now is under consideration by
the Senate and will be effected by an
amendment to the war revenue law,
1t was learned definitely today.
Figures submitted to Congress BY
the Treasury Department show that
the rich men OF the United States are
bearing a disproportionEtely small
share OF the income tax harden. The
man In moderate or even pDor circum-
stances is paying the larger portion
OF the income tax, and therefore the
war expense, according to the Treas
ury figures.
A canvass Of the Senate according
to information communicated to Sec
retary OF the Treasury McAdoo by
Senate leaders today. shows that the
Smoot bill to abolish certain features
OF the war excess profits and income
tax laws will not pass in its present
form. However, Legislation modify
ing these statutes will be enacted at
the present session, the Secretary was
told.
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GERMAN PEOPLE.
FOOLED BY DRASTIC
PRESS CENSORSHIP

Germany's utter dishonesty. even witt,
her own people. was clearly proven to
day by secret censorship regulation
published by the State Department
Allowing a complete press control.
Liberal speeches were suppressed ::
news OF suspicious fires or disasterr
withheld; comment on foreign news OF
extreme. political significance was eolore6
to suit German government purposes :;
EFFORTS were made to cheer the tagging
spirits Of the wearied Austrians.
One secret circular 10 the press helc
that there was a certain amount Of
blur about American war prepara-
ton figures. but added. the fact must
not be overlooked that the United
States. with the support OF It's capacity
for material and Industrial manage
ment, u arming itself for war with
great energy and tenaeity." In conclu-
sion the circular warned that they must
be taken seriously without on thai ae-
count being made a source OF worry"
Germanys food shortage was reflected
In one memorandum says. Advertise
ments IN which dog flesh IL offered for
sale are not allowed. Their acceptance
Is forbidden"
News Of strikes was guarded. while
reference to resolution adopted by the
Leipzig unions was suppressed
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their lines OF communication open in
the mountain area, Transport prob
lens are at all times peculiarly diff
fcult in this theater and under the
added burden OF unfavorable winter
weather, the tactical advantage which
the enemy has hitherto enjoyed by
holding the higher ground, will be
neutralized.
The Italians remain in secure pos
session OF their main defensive posi-
tions along the Monte Crappa and the
Asiago sectors.
FraneO-BritIsh In Italy.
The inter-allied war council, not re-
lying on undertaking a counter Of
fensive in the west in order to relieve
Austro-German pressure in Italy,
smoothly and quietly transported an
important number OF veteran French
and British divisions to the Venetian
battlefield. Some time had of neces-
sity to eIapse before the closest CO.
ordination and harmony could be Sc
cured between the mixed contingents
hghting in a new terrain. This period
OF adjustment has now passed and we
may anticipate that the French, Brit
ish, and Italians, hghting side by side,
will be able to master the cituation.
Cooperation between their forces
has been secured. Military operations
are now being conducted with a unity
OF command and purpose which pres
ages the best results.
British In Palestine.
In Palestine, hostile Reaction fol-
lowing the fall OF Jerusalem, as was
to be anticipated, took place. The
Turkish forces delivered Z series of
well-concerted and powerful thrusts
in the neighborhood of Bir-Eebala.
These assaults were evidently
launched for the purpose OF retaking
the Holy City. But owing to the su-
periority OF the British. nnt only did
the Turkish counter offensive fail ut
terly, but the British were able to
push forward for a distance OF seven
miles.
The British are continuing their sue
cessful operations and have been able
to extend their lines nine miles north Of
Jerusalem. InGlement weather has i'm
peded operations.
Under German supervision a large
number OF fresh battalions withdrawn
from Mesopotamia and the Caucasus are
being rushed TO Palestine. Damascus is
the center of much military activity.
It Is believed that in order to attempt
to regain their prestige the Germans
will afford the Turks whatever assist
ance possible in an effort TO check the
British, and retake Jerusalem.
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Vital Records of the District.
BIrfha.

Births.
The following births were reported
to the Health Department in the last
twenty-four hours:
Thomas and Rose Payne, Rih.
Emanuel II. and Marion @. HaEer. girl.
Harry B: and Edna W. Gousha, boy.
Samuel 4. and Eva NJ. Beavers, girl
Ernest o. and Augusta Dickerson. girl.
Arthur and Anne Baker. boy.
Bennett N. and Georgia Biscoe. girl
Marriage Licenses.
Clair B. Pennington. q, and HAlen r.
Rhodes. %. both Of Eugene, Ore. The Rev.
Hugh T. Stevenson.
Eugene J. Lewis, Is. and Mary Elizabeth
Slack, IS, both Of Washington, D. C. The
Raymond o. EiIssOn. %. of RivsrdaIs. Nd.
and Doris z. HoetIeI, 20, Of Washington,
d: c. The Rev. J: A Campben.
lett. %, both of Richmond. Va. The Rev.
John H. Jeffries.
Michael Francis Murphy. "a. of Camp MsiEs,
p Mas C. 4Ss 1Ss R.T HaSa T. G'fS Davis: r. Of Boston,
Earle Russell Herbert. "a. and Mildred
schwartz Avery. q. both Of NantIcoks, Pa.
The Rev: H. II. Ranck.
and julia Elizabeth Iroy. 3, of WashinE Eton.
D. c. The Rev Edward X. Hardin.
Mike Papas. "a, and Grace Fletcher Roberts,
ls. both Of Newport News, Va. The Rev.
Philip Capuano. Is, and CarmeiinA Marcel
ltno. IS. both Of Washington. d. c. The
Rev. C. F. Thomas.
Joseph Dent McMahon. 10 and Letitia Anna
Brooke. 20. both oh Washington, d. c.
The Rev. John A. Cowan.
The Rev. John A. Cowan-
6tellios MAIarakis %. and Regina Green
fielder, IS. both OF Washington, d. C. The
Rev. J. Alevopoulos.
SteIlios Mazarakis, A. and Regina Green
fielder, -. both OF Washington, D. C. The
Rev. J. Alexopoulos.
Alden Frost, jr.. -, and Fannie p. Baker. 20.
both Of Washington. d. c. The Rev. John
e. Briggs.
George L. Loft, ., and Elizabeth A. Ahearn.
q. both Of New York. N. Y. The Rev. John
Z BriRRs
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War Death Alarmist
Again Phones Widow
Of Two Sons Death

wEsTERTPoRT Nd. Jan. s.
The police here today are con-
WINGED that Mrs. James Reeves
who has been calIde over the teIe-
phone several times recently and
told that her two sons now in
army service were dead is the
victim OF pro-German slarmist
activity.
Edgard S. Reeves is with the
Maryland corps in France and
the young son Collins Reeves is
in the national army camp at At
lanta Ca.
Several times recently Mrs.
Reeves has been calle4 TO the
telephone and told that one son
had been killed in action and that
the other had committed suicide
in the training camp in Georgia.
In no case would the informant
give his name.
A thorough Investigation is
being made.
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ALLIES READY
IOMEETG|ANT
THRUSTBYFOE
ON WEST LINE

A gigantic German thrust on the
west possibly their greatest
assault" during the warts impend-
ing, Secretary Of War Baker declared
in his weekly military review today.
In the great battle, Baker said,
the Germans may be counted upon
to strain every fiber of their remain
ing strength in an endeavor TO make
their plans succeed"
o. The delay in the assault predicted
weeks ago by the German press and
allied war chiefs, has been due to
the time necessary for concentration
of large troop masses, adequate
artillery, and ample reserves OF
munitions" Baker said.
Allies Victorious.
He counsels the American people
-on the eve Of a possible German Of
tensiye," 20 recall that the allies in
the past have always come out vic
torious.
Mr.. Bakers Statement.
Mr.. Bakers statement follows:
Six weeks have elapsed since the
first rumors reached US of the great
thrust in the west, which the enemy
then announced as imminent.
In order to concentrate large troop
masses, adequate artillery and ample
reserves of munitions, much time is
required. Though the German higher
command has so long delayed before
beginning operations. advices re-
ceived seemingly confirm the infor-
nation that important actions are
contemplated along the western front.
They may be counted upon to strain
every fiber OF their remaining
strength in an endeavOr to make their
plans succeed.
British Gains Steady.
In considering the general mill
tary situation on the eve of a pos
sible German offensive, it must be
recalled that through sixteen sue
cessive battles of great magnitude In
Flanders, the British have every time
come out victorious and pushed stead
Sly ahead Their gains have been
methodical and cumulative.
The Germans have, during this long
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/ ing. The British Immediately countered
and were able to recapture part Of their
/ lost positions.
| Another hostile thrust was undertaken
close to the Canal du Nord, where the
enemy scored a local advantage.
German Attack CoIIapses.
Southeast OF Lens the enemy made a
renewed attempt to reach the British
fore any result could be attained; while
the British later in the week advanced
their trenches in this area.
Minor raids were carried on through
out the week by both the British and
Germans. Numerous. patrol encounters
were also reported.
Intense artillery bombArdments in
the Lens and Cambria sectors would
indicate that the enemy has selected
this terrain for q concentrated as
sault.
The French front remained relative
ly quiet. Severe cold prevailed.
Spirited artillery duels were reported
in Champagne and in the region OF the
right bank OF the Meuse.
Hostile infantry activity was noted
in the region east Of st. Mihiel and
uCoA 81 ShCuNlls DuA " set
in motion an attack against the
French lines were readily dispersed.
On the italian Front.
After fighting on the defensive for
ten weeks. the Italians. FIRMLY sup
ported by the Franco British forces,
have been able to reorgafize their dis
positions in the field
Thereupon, the French, seizinE a
favorable opportunity, passed to the
offensive in the neighborhood of the
Monte Tomba. The outcome Of their
undertaking was singularly fortunate.
This vitality important strategic
point, which, had it remained in the
hands Of the enemy, would have af-
forded him great advantage, was re
taken by the French as the climax of
a dashing assault against very strong
and difficult positions.
Nearly 1,4OO Austrian . prisoners
were captured.
This success of the French turned
the scale. The Italians. encouraged
by this victory, at once set about
driving the enemy across the Piave.
The Austrians sought TO effect a
crossing of the river in the vicinity of
Intostadura, about ten miles from the
tOnIlnRenlS were
gathered together for this operation.
Owing to the vigorous nature OF Ital-
ian resistance, complete failure at
tended the undertaking and the enemy
was driven back with serious loss.
The Austrian detachments which
having held the bridge head at Zonson
on the right bank OF the Piave for the
past five weeks, were also driven out
and forced to retire across the river,
50 that no hostile units now remain
on the west bank-of the Piave.
The British led in raiding enemy
positions across the river. Their sal
lies achieved excellent results, as they
were. able to infiict much damage on
hostile outworks and took a number
Of prisoners.
Heavy snow has at last fallen in the
Alpine regions. which greatly hamp-
ers the Austro-Germans. II will be
q tremendous task for them 10 Keep
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eparng For Their Greatest Offensive of War; Secretary Baker Warns
Red6eId, Delayed Seven
Hours From Cincinnati,
Recalls Stage Coaches

Railroad travelling nowadays
resembles the fashioned voy-
ages before the advent OF steam"
Secretary of Commerce Redfield
good-naturedly commented today
upon his return from Cincin-
natl. Ohio.
The Secretary was delayed
seven hours on the train, but he
said he has no complaint to make,
as war necessity demands new
travelling conditions.
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JUSTICES AT FISTTCUFFS
NCHTCACO COURTROOM

CHICAGO. jan s.-Samuel Harrison
and Nazarus Barshumiam. justices of
the peace, forgot all about the last
part OF their title and mixed Il" in
the formers court room
They will be tried by q neutral. jus
tice.
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BRITISH DESTROYER LOST.

LONDON, Jan. s.-The admiralty
reports the sinking of another BRIT
ish destroyer by a torpedo in the
Mediterranean sea. Ten members cr
the crew. the report says. were lost
but all officers of the destroyer wsr
saved.
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600 FRENCH HOMELESS
HOUSED BY RED CROSS

Six hundred Tepatriates OF France
are today being housed by the Amer
lean Red Cross in that country until
such time as the German retreat
makes possible their return TO their
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SPECIAL NOTICES

PURSUANT to Section I, Article VIII Of By
Law, notice u hereby given that the An
nuAl Meeting Of the Stockholders Of The Cap-
itaI Traction Company for the election of =
Board Of Directors for the ensuing year ana
the trAnsaction Of such other business a. may
nt the ofnos Of the Company. 3sth ana n
streets N. W., WashinGton, d. C., on wsdnes-
day, January .. 1919. At io:SS o'clock A n.
Secretary. i-aS
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THE SOCIETY OF EQUITY AND JUSTICE
offers the public their csrtincates OF In
dsbtsdnsss At par with interest At 6 psr cent
Der Gnnum, payable or demand to Snahia
thsm to operats depots for the sale Of rcsi
and food Al reduced prices to fatheru moth
ara, wives. dauGhterS. sons sisters and broth
srS OF soldiers and sailors Of the United
statss- For particulars address p. o. BOX
al. nth st. Station. -
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ELLIS H. ROBERTS Dies
FORMER U. S. TREASURER

UTICA. N. Y, Jan. S.-Ellis H. Rob-
erts, ninety years old, treasurer OF
the United States from 1897 to 1905
died here TODAY
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WE ORGANIZE corporations ready to do
business under Delaware or D. O. laws AZ
lowest rates, for further particulars addrsss
THE CORPORATION AGENCY Ool[PANY,
RAAhlnGtaa. .. q
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Deaths.


The following deaths were reported
to the Health Department in the last
twenty-four hours:
George N. Clark, 70 yTs-. ST. Elizabeth'S Hos.
David Logan, 81 yrs. 81: N st. ne.
Emma $. Porter, % yrs. Providence Hos.
William T. Ellis. 50 yrs.. Garfield Hos.
Harry II. Harvey. "a yrs, 1876 l2th St NV.
Charles L. Ciemepts. yr., 1887 Maryland
ave. ne.
Mary 8. Parker. 70 yrs. 9Ilo n st. NV.
0sorTo Jefferson, 10 yrs., Providence Hos.
George TroEe, - yrs. 10 Tth q. ne.
Cortnne q. Greenlsaf. 90 yrs. ists 9th pl. nv.
Eizebeth V. Wilson. 70 yrs. 1913 st. sc.
Sarah P. Scott. y yrs. GOA o St. nv.
John Taylor, "a yrs, Wash. Asy. Hos.
Daniel II. Kane, 50 yrs. Walter Reed Hos.
David NJ. Altman, . mos, u Seaton pl. NV.
Elsie Bruce. s. yrs, I71S Seaton st. NV.
Harriet Lucas, II yrs. Home for Aged and
InArm.
Richard Paine. - yrs, Emergency Hos.
Benjamin Lewis, - yrs, Garfield Hos.