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The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
ASKS $500 DAMAGES.

Mary r. Marshall yesterday
brought suit in the District Su-
preme Court against the CAPITAL
Traction Company for $25,000 dam
ages alleged to have been sustained
February 21. 1918. when a car at
Fifteenth and G streets. northwest,
belonging to the corporation. was
started prematurely as she was
about to enter.
According to the complaint, she
was thrown backward on the rear
platform of the car and sustained
fracture of her left ankle, in ad-
dition to suffering the permanent
Impairment Of her hearing, render
ing her incapable of securing fur
ther employment. She alleges that
she was earning a salary of from
$25 to $50 a week at the time OF
the mishap. r. B. Behrend is her
attorney.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
ACCIDENTS NJURE
TWO MOTORCYCLISTS

While riding a motorcycle on Mill
tary road near Georgia avenue north
west, Monday, Sergt. Howard Lang
ford, Of Walter Reed Hospital force.
fell from his machine and received
injuries about the left knee. He was
removed to Walter Reed Hospital
A motorcycle operated by Private
Allen w. Geir, 1914 Girard street
northwest, coIlided- with an unidenti-
fled automobile. y Geir was injured
about the head and body.
A motor truck operated by Edison
Bangs, $3.50 K street northwest. COL
lided with a street car on Wisconsin
avenue near Naval Observatory Pas
sengers on the car escaped injury and
only slight damage resulted.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
Agreement on Eight
Hour Bill Unlikely

With the Senate conferees hold
ing out against the Borland eight
hour amendment, and the House
conferees insisting that the amend
ment stay in. the legislative, exec
utive and judicial appropriation
bill stands in a. fair way Of being
.deadlocked, when the joint conferees
gather today or tomorrow to con-
slider II. -.-''
The report is current about the
Capitol that the Senate stands firm
against the Borland measure, and
1t IL already known that the House
stands unfinchingly for It, and de-
spite predictions that the conferees
VIII be able to agree. there does not
seem q chance from present indi-
cations that they win.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
ARRESTED AS ALIEN.

New Orleans. May 1i.-After cross
ing the international border into
Texas from Mexico and later making
his way into New Orleans, Hans
Chrambach, brother Of a German
army officer, and son of . Berlin
banker. was arrested today as an
alien enemy. Chrambach formerly
lived in Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Mobile.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
Had GirI Steal Clothes
For Him; Is Convicted

! A jury In Judge stafford's court
yesterday convicted Samuel A.
Eyler on . charge Of receiyinh
stolen goods. and he win appear
for sentence next Saturday.
According to- the evidence pro-
duced ct the trial. Eyler. who 10
married. induced q young woman
employe Of Sidney Vests store in
the Colorado building to keep him
supplied. with expensive wearing ap-
parel. and In this way he 10 said
to have secured shirts, hats ana
sweaters Of the latest styles shortly
before the holidays last winter.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
LOCAL MENTION.

, is lbs. white potatoes, 2sc, Karo
syrup. 13c, 39c ana 75c; A. j. pam
cake or buckwheat flour, 1ihc;
head rice. lie; pink salmon, 20c;
evap. peaches. 12hc; large prupes,
l6c; macaroni or spaghetti. /12c;
large herring, &c; fat mackerel, 15c;
Monocacy Valley sugar corn. 12k C:
15c can; Wonder mixed tea, soc:
Perfect Blend. 69c; pure pepper, 40c.
s26 Pa. Ave. and all the ]. T. D.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
LOCAL TEMPERATURES

Midnight. 81: a. m. 81; a. m, %; Q a.
m. 60; So m. %; 10 a. m, g.; L noon, 6
2 p. m.' 6s; p. m, 70; 6 D. m. n; D. m,
90; 10 p. m. 60. Highest, n; lowest, %. Rela.
tive humidity-s a. m. q; Q D. m. 80; 8 D. m,
Of sunshine. rs; per cent Of possible sunshine,
s..
epartures-Accumulated excess of tempera
ture since January ]. 1913. Isl; excess Of tenn.
perature since May I. 1913. Isl; accumulated
excess Of precipitation since January /, 1918
t2a; deficiency Of precipitation since May l.
1918, -o.0i.
Temperature saem date last year-Highest, TO-
lowest, q.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

District OF Columbia and Maryland: Fair to-
cay and tomorrow. warmer tomorrow; gentle
northeriy winds shifting to southerly tomorrow.
virginia and North Carolina: Fair today,
slightly warmer in interior; tomorrow fair.
warmer; moderate north and northeast winds
today becoming southeast tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
D. j. Kaufman S
Big Straw Hat Sale

ture of Washingtons Straw Hat Business Both
ready and serving thousands of with their Sraws
How about yours?
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15

Weddings and Commeneements
notable occasions when GUIDE furnishes the
flowers and decorations 1714 F.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-15
There Was q Reason.

Sometime, roundabout last Easter.
an empty pop bottle was thrown at
Eliza Curran as she stepped out Of
her house on c street.
1t was about dusk, and Eliza
couldn't see who threw IL. although
she Investigated the best she could.
She was on her way to a party. 81
which she was to meet Mr.. Jeffer
son.
The evening world., 1918-11-20
WESTERN UNION
AND THE POSTAL
COMBINED BY US.
Burleson Orders Merger to
Go Into Effect on
Dec. I.

WASHINGTON. Nov 2o.--Consoll-
dalton OF the Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies. under
Government control. was announced
20 day by Postmaster General Burle-
son. effective Dec. next.
This action was taken. Mr.. Burle-
son explained, "in order that tele-
graph facilities may be used to the
fullest extent and the transmission OF
messages expedited"
All telegraph offices will accept
for transmission all classes OF mes
sages now accepted by any one OF
them at the prescribed rates"
At the same time MIR. Burleson or
dered that after Ian. telegraph eni-
ployees shall receive annual vacations
with full pay. Those in the service
continuously for two years or more
will be granted two weeks vacation.
Those In the service continuously for
one year will get one weeks vacu-
tlon. Vacations must be taken when
assigned.
An order making effective Govern
ment possession and control OF
marine cable systems OF the United
States. proclaimed by President VIII
son under date OF Nov. ?. was issued
o-day by Postmaster General Burle-
son. II directs that until further no
tice cable companies shall continue
operation through regular channels,
and asks the cooperation OF officers
and employees OF the companies, and
of the public.
The evening world., 1918-11-20
.BURLESON MAKES AWARD
FOR THE POSTAL'S LINES
Would Not Accept Company'S
Proposal but Facilitate Suit for
Adjustment.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2o.-Postmas-
ter General Burleson announced to-
day that failing to, reach an agree
ment with the Postal Telegraph &
Cable Company on compensation TO
be paid for its lines during Govern
ment control, he had made an award,
which would be enforced, though the
department would facilitate suit IN
the courts TO determine final adjust
ment,
The Postmaster General asserted
that the Postal Company In a sworn
statement TO the Wire Control Com
mission had represented its net oper-
ating income in 1916 TO be S4,157,670,
while the net income reported by itA
component corporations TO the Inter-
state Commerce Commission during
the same periad was but s332,34s.
This, he said. made II impossible for
the department to accept the COM
pany's proposal.
The evening world., 1918-11-20
POTSDAM EXPECTS
KA|SER'S RETURN;
WIFE IN GERMANY
Dutch Doubt William Abdi-
Gated, Though Berlin
Says He Did.

COPENHAGEN. Nov. 2O.--At Pots
dam IL is expected that the former
Kaiser will soon return. Berlin de-
spatch stated to-day.
The former Kaiserin is staying az
Prince Eitel Friedrich's palace at In
gelheim. The former Crown Princes
family will remain at Potsdam.
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 2O.-Dutch
officers say the former Kaiser Is
cheerful at all times and avoids any
reference to the events transpirin2
in Germany.
Hollanders generally believe he has
signed no formal abdication but
merely came to Holland for personal
safety and will reside here, IL per-
mitted, until the German National
Assembly decides upon the future
form OF Government.
PARIS. Nov. 20 ASSOCIATED Press).
In order to end the discussion as to
whether william Hohenzollern has
really abdicated as German Emperor.
II is understood the German Govern
ment intends TO publish his decree OF
abdication. This consists OF an at
tempt to Justify the war on the
ground OF Germany's isolation.
The abdicatlon decree, according 10
the correspondent at Zurich OF LIN
formation. concludes with these
words:
ITO avoid dificulties and 70 put an
end to the mourning and suffering
OF my people. renounce the throne
and leave my faithful subjects free To
choose a Government which seems 20
them most compatible with honor and
TO their interest"
The evening world., 1918-11-20
OF WILHELM RAZED AS GERMAN SOLDIERS QUIT METZ
B. R. 7. CHANGED PLANS
FOR DEATH TUNNEL,
OFFICIAL TEST|F|ES
Continued from First Page)

Service Commission by mail and
never heard from them. Accordingly
we considered that they had been
tacltly approved and we built the
curve on n two-inch elevation"
Mr.. Monden said the change in elc-
walton was made for the sake sof
safety. The Malbone StYcet curve on
which the wreck occurred runs into
another curve In the opposite dircc-
tion. the two forming n reverse
curve. a five-inch outer elevation.
Mr. Mcnden said. would throw from
the track n train passing from one
curve into the other. Mr. Lewis
asked II the change from n five-lnch
elevation 20 two-insh elevation
was not made to conserve power. Mr.
Menden said that the higher curve
would have required less power than
the curve which was laid.
Both Mayor Hylan and District At
torney Lewis questioned MIR. Menden
The evening world., 1918-11-20
AT STATUE
Of NEy IN METZ
REVIEWS ARMY
Nightmare of German Dom
ination Passes in Lorraine
as Crowds Cheer.

METZ. Nov. .O.-The nightmare of
German domination in Lorraine has
ended and this historic city slept last
night under the protection OF Mother
France.
Metz was formally taken over by
the French yesterday when Marshal
Petaln reviewed the 10th Army be-
fore the statue OF Marshal Ney.
French civilians and a majority Of
the Lorrainers were wildly enthu-
siastlc during the ceremonies. while
a small pro-German minority looked
on passively.
Gen. Mangin, injured In a fall from
a frightened horse. was unable TO
share in honors OF occupation.
The crowds cheered the veteran
poilus and avions swooped overhead.
ono OF the machines crashed head on
into the crowded square but, miracu-
lously. only a few persons were in
jured.
Numbers OF children INCREASINGLY
shouted, "Vive la France" not
knowing any other French words
because Of the German laws forbid
ding the teaching OF that language
The last OF the Germans departed
Sunday. The soldiers revolted. and
the officers were shorn OF their chev.
rons and belts before the civilians.
There were no signs OF disorder
other than that four statues OF vii.
helm were razed and tho head
broken off the statue OF Daniel out.
side the Cathedral. the face OF which
the former Kaiser years ago caused 10
be replaced with a replica Of his owr
features.
The statue OF Frederick III, which
for many years pointed a menacinI
finger at France from its pedestal
| came down with a rope around hi
neck William H. was still left e
figure gro'esquely as statue on IN,
facade OF the cathedral, His hand,
had been chained during the nigh
and into them had been put a banc
with this inscription; 'Slc Tran
sit Gloria Mundi."
Shops and restaurants were busy
Food was plenty and substantial
with the exception Of bread.
There were no wild demonstration
after the military review, the Frencl
element remaining quietly happy. Tn
few Germans appeared resigned.
Gen. Mangin has issued a procia
nation greeting the people OF IN
city as follows:
''The regime OF oppression an
veNatlou ended with the German de
feat. The republican army bring
liberty and justice. France open
widely her arms to all her refoun
children"
The evening world., 1918-11-20

way L system operating over the
Bridge into the loop.
and the engineers OF the company
testified that 400 cars would be re-
quired for such service. War con-
ditions have greatly handicapped OBJ
tanning such cars.
Fortunately. however, the com
pany had on hand some 600 new steel
cars, unused because the subway
lines for which they were intended
were not ready for operation. At the
suggestion OF the Commission, such
cars were borrowed. and as the con-
struction OF work allowed they were
placed in operation on the different
branches Of the Broadway system.
first on the Manhattan Junction line,
then Ridgewood. and now CaArsie,
reducing each time the number of
wooden cars entering the loop. When
q short stretch OF the jamaica line Is
strengthened, steel cars can operate
on that line.
1T is, OF course, necessary for the
company TO buy 400 additional steel
cars TO replace the borrowed cars and
to care for the heavy travel. As soon
as the Federal Government fixes its
policy on contract readjustments and
the steel industry knows where IL is
at, steel win be available and con-
tracts can be made for these cars
It will be the duty of the Commits
sion to see that they are promptly
obtained, so that there will not be a
shortage OF steel cars when addi-
tional subways are ready.
Neither did the dual contracts
call for steel cars on the Fulton
Street system. nor did they give
Central Brooklyn the transit con-
nections IL should have. In conse-
quence the Commission prepared an
agreement for the Ashland Place
connection and related matters
which had been in the Board OF Es-
innate since December withou,
| action.
II understand that the constant
ringing OF the City Hall bell or some.
thing else has prevented considera-
tion OF the matter so far. When
and II this is approved and the work
done. steel cars will go on Fulton
Street and they will be available by
the time the work Us done. Until
then, the Fulton Street 81" car
safely carry only the present wooden
equipment"
The evening world., 1918-11-20
HAS ONE SHARE OF STOCK
WHICH HE DID NOT BUY.

w. B. Benedict, a member of the
insurance firm of Benedict & Bene-
dict. which handles some Il. II. r.
insurance, then testified ne was a
director of the New York Con-
sOlidated Railroad and four other B.
II. r. subsidiaries. He held one share
of stock in the Concy Island and
Gravesend road; he knew he did not
buy IT: was doubtful how he ac-
quired 1t: perhaps he owned IL now.
but he did not know, and received
dividends on II. He said he some
times consulted with Col. Williams
about the financial policies of the
road, and in some specific instan ces
the question OF policy was brought
up before the board.
Don't you know that most OF the
directors OF the New York ConSoli-
dated are superficial directors, that
they have no financial interests?" Mr..
Lewis asked.
oh, no, they are not superficial, -
replied the witness. THE road
couldn't go on without them"
G.. W. Chauncey, Chairman OF the
Board OF Directors OF the Mechanics
Bank OF Brooklyn, a Director OF the
New York Consolidated. and one OF
the organizers of the Kings County
Elevated before II was taken over by
the II. II. r.. testified he was not a
stockhOlder in the Consolidated, has
no personal financial interest in IT,
never knew the directors 20 make q
tour of inspection since the Malbone
Street tunnel was constructed, never
knew OF any recommendation as "a
the employment of officers having
been made by the directors except in
possibly two unimportant positions.
l.. N.t..I ..G. q L..
as to who ran the New York Con-
solidated. Chauncey first said the
B. II. T. and when the question was
repeated said the Executive Commit
tee and officers OF the Il. II. T.
"They hold all the stock. 30 1 sup
pose they run it," he said.
j, j. DICK, secretary to j. j. Demp-
sey Vice President in charge OF op-
GRAFTON. was questioned concerning
the attempt OF committee OF the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers
TO see Mr.. Dempsey in regard TO
| grievances.
"Do you remember IA committee OF
the union called on Mr. Dempsey on
Oct, 29?" Mr. Lewis asked,
| II remember three ex-employees
callNd. Mr.. Dempsey asked me Ia
tell them that he had been sick. lie
Salu ne Noulu see theHh at IL - VI
the next day"
| Dick said that, when the COMMITTEES
| came back next day, Mr.. Dempse!
| agreed 10 see one OF the three com
mitteemcn, Mr.. Trowitz.
"He whispered to Schmidt" salt
Dick. Then some one said some
thing about wanting to see Mr.. Demp
sey as committee. when they wer
going out Trowitz said somethini
about not being able to do bushes
that way"
The strike was called that night.
District Attorney Lewis obtained al
adjournment TO II A, NJ. Tuesday. II
told Mayor Hylan he would need thi
time 10 finish the details OF the in
vcstigations made for him by en-
ginoers, The next probably would
the last session, he said.
The evening world., 1918-11-20
RUNS TRAINS WITHOUT Ex-
PERIENCE OR INSTRUCTION.

A hand swtchman employed by tho
Blewitt. Superintendent OF the road.
placed him in charge of an elevated
train Nov. when the Is. II. 7. motor
men went on a strike. He declared
train and that Mr.. Blewett did not
ask even II he had ever been in
structed in operating trains.
District Attorney Lewis Is en-
deavoring to show that the places OF
the strikers were filled with mex
perienced men. The motorman OF
the wrecked train, who is under ar
rest on a homicide charge, is said TO
have been one OF these green" mo-
tormen.
The switchman Is Robert Ketcham.
No. S25 37th Street, Brooklyn.
HAD you ever acted as n motorman
operating a passenger train alone
prior to Nov. ~" asked District At
torney Lewis.
mo, sir" Ketcham replied.
ION Nov. | were you asked to oper-
ate n passenger train alone?"
Eyes, by Mr., Blewitt. l was cutting
up a train. l went over to him and
told him that we were short motor
man for the train. He said TO take IL
down. took 1t from 36th Street 10
Coney Island"
with passenaers7" asked Mayor
Hylan.
"Yss," replied the witness.
How many trips did you make that
day." Lewis asked.
Il should judge about twelve" wa'
the reply. Il worked from 547 A. NJ
to s.55 T., NJ"
did Mr.. Blewitt ask you II yol
were qualified motorman?" ." aslloC
Mr. Lewis,
mo sir" replied Ketcham.
Did he ask II You had been In
structed7"
NO sir"
did he ask you whether you kncy
anything about the operation OF
| train?"
mo
The investigation then turned bacl
to the inside story OF the conduc
OF the Il. II. T. and Charles A. Boody
President OF the Peoples Trust Com
pany and director OF the New Yor
Consolidated Railways, the b. X. I
subsidiary which operated the Gle
waited lines, was called to the witnes
stand. lie said he was not a stock
holder of the road and had no fnan
cial interest In IL.
'srb what extent is your activit
with the company asked Mr. Lewis
II attend meetings once a month,
Boody replied.
Did YOU ever make any recon
mendation on the conduct OF the raj
/, road?"
, Never"
who shapes the policy OF Il
! road7'
( II should think Col. williams al
\ the executive committee OF the
"HAvs the directors ever ma
The evening world., 1918-11-20

1.-TWO big dirigible balloons came
over the city this afternoon.
circled the Statue OF Liber.y
and then headed for the city. Thou
sands of persons caught sight OF
the mechanical birds and necks be-
gan stretching while imagination ran
riot as to the cause OF the unusual
display.
They few very near the tops OF the
buildings as they made their way
The evening world., 1918-11-20
ERzBERGER PEACE MINISTER.
German Delegate Agrees 4" Com
time Negotiations,

BASEL, Nov. 2O.-Muthlas ErzberEcr
Secretary Of State without portfolio IN
the German Cabinet and head of TIE
delegates VINO were sent to Marshal
Foch's headquarters, has 'isreed, a, the
request M the Govcrisnent, TO continue
the negotiations relative 10 the Hrm.s' 80
TO prepare for those or peace, arcordin
10 the Post OF Strassburg ie lhus
strictly speaking, rs Secretary OF stat,
for Peace, b is said.
The evening world., 1918-11-20
MEUTRALS SOON To URGE
LIFTING OF BLOCKADE
Wrestling With Ton.
mage Difficulties as First Step
in LooSening Restrictions.

WASHINGTON. Nov 2O.-Neutrals
are expected shortly to urge a lifting
OF the allied blockade. with the war
virtually over they are getting restlve
under the iron clad restrictions imposed
by the Allies to keep supplies from Al
tering through To Germany.
Neutral diplopats here are wrestling
with tonnage dificulties as the nrst step
In loosenins the blockade. The Swiss
Government 10 negotiating with the
United states for additional tonnage and
for more food. The growth OF Bolshev-
ism in Switzerland Is attributed partly
TO food shortage and hard living con.
ditions.
The evening world., 1918-11-20
BOWIE WINNERS.

FIRST RAcE-Meidens; two-year-
olds six furlongs.-King Plaudlt, 1l5
(OBrien). straight s6,70. place $500.
show 500, first; hvigiante, ll5 (Mc-
Atee), place ,6s.s0. show s2t30 second;
Little. Ed. ll5 (Rice), show 1880, third,
Time-ll6 3-5. Court Gallant, Rae Sam
Step. Miss Voski and Clip also ran.
'Field
SECOND RACE-Three-y -year-olds and
upward; one mile and a sixteenth
'f1ora Finch, l07 (Kelsay). $3.50, place
(Sterling). place $3.50. show 1910, sec
ond; Sam HIN. l0i (Stalker), show $6.40
third. Time-l.66 as. 'Dartworth, Pro-
gressive, DR.. Charcot, 'Porin. Bob Red
field, Tranby. Sea Beach and Veldt also
ran. 'field.
The evening world., 1918-11-20
P.S. c. PROMISES
STEEL CARS FAST
AS THEY ARE MADE
Commissioner Whitney Ex'
plains Situation-BlameS
War for Delay.

In answer to The Evening Worlds
question. what is the Public Ser
vice Commission going TO do about
the menace of wooden cars in the
Brooklyn subways?" Public Service
Commissioner Whitney issued the fol-
lowing explanation to-day:
The dual contracts did not pro-
vide for steel cars in the loop, but 1t
Is not q proper inference that the
Commission is only now initiating
steps to secure steel car service. As
a matter OF fact. more than a year
ago the COMMISSIONS secured from
the company an agreement that steel
cars. should be bought for the Broad
The evening world., 1918-11-20
GENERALIZATION ORDERED
IN THE MONTREAL DISTRICT
$4,000 Troops of Canadian Expe.
ditionary Forces viii Be
Mustered Out.

MONTREAL. Nov 20.-Dennite or
ders for the demobilisation OF all Cana
dian expeditlonary forces In this mill.
tary district have been received by
Major Gen. L. w. Wilson from Adju-
tant Gen. Ashton.
Gen. Wilson plans Immediately to de-
mobilize the $4,000 men In this district,
II is announced.