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The Washington times., 1918-02-22
DANIELS COMIAENDS
BRAVE SHIPS COOK

William B. Gray. ships cook. naval
reserve force, OF Avon, Dare county,
". Y, was commended for bravery
and skill by Secretary of the Navy
Daniels today.
Gray made a trip over the Ice OF the
North Carolina sounds on January II,
bringing food and relief to the keeper
Of the Roanoke Marshes lighthouse.
The lighthouse keeper had been locked
in by the ice for three weeks Gray
made the trip in a ships boat, when
the ice was badly broken and very
dangerous.
The Washington times., 1918-02-22
S5OO,OOO,OOO TREASURY
CERTIFICATES OFFERED

( Secretary AeAdoo has offered for
subscription another $500, DOC, coo block
Of Treasury certificates OF Indebted
ness, which are to bear interest at
the rate of AZ per cent, and will be
payable May 2s. Subscription books
will close March 8.
The certificates are issued in prep
aratioR for the thNd Liberty Loan.
which will probably be issued in
April.
The Washington times., 1918-02-22
Finds RatHesnake In
Her Yard; Screams Bring
Help From 3 Miles Away

MARLBORO, N. Y. Feb. ~
There's going TO be a contest in
these parts as to what section
can be called the geological gar
den spot of New York State.
Honkers may have its wolves;
bears may live in Hastings, but
Mrs. John Monahan, OF this place,
met a six-feot rattlesnake in her
backyard yesterday.
Mrs. Monahan's cay for heip vas
heard by d. $. Scott. nearly three
miles away. He killed the snake.
The Washington times., 1918-02-22
WASHINGTON PAYS
REVERENT HOMAGE
TO CITY'S FOUNDER

The nation paused today in the
midst Of the greatest war in all his
tory. that the people might bow their
heads and in a tremendous struggle
to make the world safe for democracy
seek new inspiration from the mighty
leadership and statecraft Of the father
Of the first and greatest democracy on
the face of the earth.
In the Capital he founded. prac-
tically all business, including that
Of government, was suspended while
officials and citizens paid honor to
the memory OF George Washington
and his natal day.
Patriotic Gatherings.
At patriotic gatherings throughout
the city, at nearby army. camps and
environments and at his shrine above
the broad waters OF the Potomac be-
low Alexandria, exercises were held
commemorative of his memory and
inspirational in their repetition of
the broad foundation upon which he
laid the cornerstone of world liberty
All OF the Government departments
and bureaus were closed. though
number OF officials and employees had
to put in many hours at their desks
to keep the war machine going.
Though q number OF tho city stores
were open for a portion OF the day.
business was practically suspended.
The banks. the stock exchange. the
schools and most OF the business
houses were closed.
Many Celebrations.
Throughout the day patriotic cole
bratfOns were held under the auspices
Of various societies and associations.
and n score Of speakers 'dwelt upon
tho vision and foresight OF Washing
toll and the contrast and parallel be
tween the early days OF the republic
and conditions In Russia today. These
exercises were not in the least hin
dered by the biting cold and swirling
snow that brought a reminder Of the
winter at Valley Forge.
For many thousands, however, bent
upon n holiday out OF doors. the day
brought disappointment. Golf links
and other recreational grounds were
OF necessity deserted. Tho snow
storm that came unherald"d out of
the northeast. like Prof Willis
MoOre's famous bareback Of March
4, 1000, made the firesido the most
comfortable spot.
The most elaborate program Of the
day was conducted at the Eilly Sun
day tabernacle this morning by the
Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton, with the 8. ms Of the American
Revolution and the Sons OF the Rev
olution assisting. Ambassador Jus
serand Of France, dean OF the Dip
lomatic Corps and representative Of
the second great republic. was
speaker, as was Senator Harding of
Ohio. and Barry huxley. who re-
peated an sulogY of Washington deliv-
cred by Henry Lee before the Cont
mental Congress in 100.
EIEhty-hfth observance.
The Washington National Monu-
ment Society VIII hold it's eIghty-ffth
annual celebration at the home of Su-
preme Court Justice Willis Van De
Vanter, 1923 Sixteenth street north
west, this afternoon.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association
participated in patriotic program
following a business meeting in the
old Union engine house this morning
Gov. John Burke will speak at
patriotic celebration to be held un-
der auspices Of the knights of Co
lumbus for the contingents OF the
national army at Camp Meade this aft
The Washington times., 1918-02-22
TWENTY INJURED IN
NIGHT TRAIN SMASH

SON DU LAC, Wis, Feb. 22.-Twen-
ty persons were hurt, three seriously,
in a TeaT-end collision between a
Northwestern freight and passenger
train at Princeton, Wis, during the
night
The Washington times., 1918-02-22
IN
DESPERATION,
MAYDECLARE
DICTATORSHIP

Austria's internal situation grows
constantly more desperate, accord
ing to advices reaching here today.
The socialists, the Czechs and the
slavs are becoming holder in their
desire and demands, and there is a
growing feeling among the populace
that Austria should cast of the ties
that bind her to Germany.
Emperor Will Curb.
That the Emperor, however, is IA
clined to curb the insurgents is mani
fest from his reported threats to dis
solve the Reichrat and put into ef-
feet an IFon-handed rule If the pro-
visional budget is not supported.
The Socialist demand for opening
peace negotiations with the United
States is by far the strongest step
the Liberals have taken. and there is
In the whole situation an element OF
revolution. This, though, is as yet
not sufficiently mature to indicate
that the Eovernment-with its Berlin
aiiiance-will be unable to control It,
Too Much Cannon Fodder.
Dissatisfaction with the German an
neKationist policy, with the Teuton
advance into Russia, and with the
Ukraine settlement are the immedi-
ate causes of the present demands
for peace, though the more funda-
mental cause is an increasingly seri-
Gus economic situation and a general
discomfort over continuing to feed
men to the cannons.
The problem offers Germany one OF
the most serious hIndTances her pro-
gram has encountered, in the view OF
many international experts here.
While the Kaiser and the Emperor
will doubtless continue to keep the
reealcitrants in line for some time,
theiT growing boldness and insistence
means that the Teuton becomes more
beset with troubles.
Pan-Germans Push Plan.
The German military leaders are
therefore blowing into Russia as fast
as possible so that they can present
new 'victories" to their people to still
the growing elamors for peace Re
The Washington times., 1918-02-22
SPANISH SHIP SUNK.

MADRID, Feb. 22-The Spanish
ship Marcaspio was shelled and sunk
by . submarine, 1t was announced
here today.
The Washington times., 1918-02-22

and McAdoo have all promised to at
tend the celebration II possible.
With Admiral Stockton in the chair,
the Order OF Washington will hold
its annual banquet at the Lafayette
Hotel this evening. The golden in
sigma of the order win be awarded
to the Hon. Arthur Balfour and Gen
eral Joffre, who were recently elected
honorary members The Insignia will
be received by representatives OF the
British and French embassies.
The Children Of the AmeFican
Revolution will celebrate with a
dance in the Arcade ball room from 4
to $3.50 o'clock this afternoon. Mrs.
Albert 3. Cummins. national presl-
dent, will receive the young folks,
and Miss Helen Stout will have charge
OF the program.
Members of the. Abigail Hartman
Chapter, d. A. R., will hold a Tecep-
ton at 141S Pennsylvania avenue
northwest this evening from to 10
.. M, for all soldiers and sailors.
Mrs. Clayton d. EmigI regent, will be
in charge.
A patriotic concert by the Marine
Band will be given on the Capitol
plaza this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
program includes the national anthem
of each OF thei countries arrsyed
against Germany.
The annual pilgrimage to Mt. Yer
non will be made by Washington Cen
tennial Lodge Of Masons, headed by
Master Robert r. Cooke, jT.
At Camp Meade tonight places OF
interest in the life OF George Wash
ington and the Capital he founded
will be shown in the Y. NJ. c. A. tent,
and r. Hayes Hamilton will lecture.
The Washington times., 1918-02-22

VIII AoHenrY. /
load from Hagers-
town, Md, G. l..
Morgan, 10 head
from NJ airy Ian d !.
Charley McHenTy, %
head from Maryland
and Nirginia. II.
Schlegel. l load from
Fosburg. Id, W.
T Aagruder, 10 head
from Montgomery
Co, Nd Lot OF
Carts. Wagons and
HaWsUnana IT, -
The Washington times., 1918-02-22
PRn-Germans Push Plan.

The German military leaders are
therefore blowing into Russia as fast
as possible so that they can present
new ''victories" to their people to still
the growing elamors for peace. Re
The Washington times., 1918-02-22

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. 22.-Alex-
andria, which is loath to divide hon
ors even with Mt. Vernon as the home
of George Washington, is today eele =
brating the anniversary OF the birth
OF the national hero in many ways.
Tho center OF the city's celebration.
of course, is the Masonic order here,
OF which Washington was the head
In the days during which he was
molding the destiRies of the nation.
One of the principal bodies to take
part in today's program is tho George
Washington Masonic National Ms
mortal Association. The association.
In convention here to raise funds for
the erection Of Masonic temple he'e
to the memory of Washington, Will
make the trip to Mt. Vernon this aft
ernoon for the purpose of furthe.
honoTing the memory of the man
whose name they bear by laying n
wreath on the Washington grave.
At the opening OF the second ses-
sion of the association this morning.
1t was announced that the fund for
the erection of the temple now has
reached the total Of $4,000. A
bronze bust OF Washington was pre-
sented to the association last night.
This bust was ordered by Gen.
Thomas r. Shryock, OF Maryland,
president OF the association, some
time before his death.
The Washington times., 1918-02-22

draft horses suitable for coal wagons and
carts,
Anyone needing horse mule will do well
by attending this sale. We sell all horses for
high dollar. Anybody can be suited In this
lot OF horses, as they Will weigh from ], COO
to 900 pounds.
McHENRY BROS.
Horses Can BE Seen Friday.
SALE RAIN OR SHINE. Is
The Washington times., 1918-02-22
AUCTION SALES
TELEPHONE FRANKLIN sJsA
HOrSes and Vehicles Sold ON Commission.
LARGE AUCTION SALE OF
100 Horses and Mules

at cur stables. 2l2-2I6-2lS Ilth street
n. W., Washington. ID. C., Saturday.
February 23rd. 1918. at 1000 o'clock
The Washington times., 1918-02-22

THE NEW STANT0Nss.H1r = /, E E n n e,
Second Monthly Special T-reel Triangle
drama. Il Love You, with Alma Rubens.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
GERMAN SPY CHIEF
ARRESTED IN N. Y.
Naval Officer S. c cssor 10 Bern
storff as Paymastcr: Headed
Hun Intrigue IN Brazil.

Now York, May 2 -federai anihori-
tcs yesterday arrested here German
naval lieutenant commander who u
and 10 be tho head of enemy props
ganda IN America, having bccn dele
gated 10 thus work by Count Won Bern
storiT whcn the former t"rman mn-
hasaador left this country Pending
other expected arrcsta. ~" pufon"r
name Wa8 withheld
The arroat of tho German naval oiho'T,
who has thus far figured IN the records m
the Federal authorities ~ IIcutonhni
Commander u follows on thc heels II
tho apprc hcnsion saturday Of Mario IT.
Viriorca. alleged 10 have been one 81 iIa
most valuable llrJtruauis
Tho woman who ia detained a i'rllr
vtIe ilneWlal. where sbo waa takeD aii"r
her arrcai. ancuug from the ci'e.ta n 2
narcotic, confessed lhot The had received
about SIOV from tho German naval
officer alpce her arrival IA thi" oa4utfy
January. 1917. Federal 4uthofItic Haaort
Nhc drrud ihr bargr fhat rhe trI
the mnpry d frfbsrug ho = nnH
tipn IF Gcrf0an propaganda herf hH'
eai ahn ep. nt The money inr jtvnF
ovpcpaoH ~ #ar.4us tHc's ho es"'r'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
IF BIG DRIVE FAILS
HUNS WILL REVOLT
Kaiscr's American Dentist Says
Crime and Disease Are Under
mining Population.

New York. Niav = DIR. A. ". Davis,
the kaiser's dentist. who was ono oi the
last Americans To leave Berlin. just nine
months after war was declared, gave 1000
persons gathered for q Liberty Loan mass
meeting Mt Carnegie Hail. last night,
some emphatic reasons why Amesicans
should buy Liberty bonds 10 support
their army fighting Germany.
Germans find 1t impossible to feed
themselves without the importation of
food, their raw products have becn oN-
hausted and thcir commerce destroyed,
Dr Davis said. You ash, Why then do
they subscribe 81 generously e. the eighth
war loan of three and halt billion dollars
II Is because they expect the nltcd States
Ia paw An indemnity to make those bonds
good Will they get It II
a mighty roar of No, never which
shook tho building. was the answer IL
Or DAVIS question
Dr DAVIS SAID that because he had
been frIendv with some of the highest
military leaders in Germany. the I'M
Terlal government feared to allow hum
to leave with the rest Of tho Americans
and held hum hack until last January
lie told, trom an experience Of II wears
al tho court Of Berlin the vast prepara-
tions the kaiser had been making for
the war. especially with = view Of align
ing America ON his side Tho doctor said
hr WAS glad 10 get out Of Berlin alive.
I'm going 10 say, here. he SAID that
SINCE have hcen IN America ! have been
asked . number Of times Why | did not
do something to tho KAISER | am glad
to hc able 10 be here with my own head.
and | preferred to allow hIs own people
II do something with him. lou NAV not
know that since the time when the king
and crown prince OF Portugal were mur-
dCrcd the kaiser and tho crown prince
had never been seen together pubhriy
in Germany II ANYTHING should happen
to the kaiser he has SIN sons and they have
many sons who would lie willing and
glad TO take tho place
The ono thing which Germany fears
from America Is the injury our fleTS
can do To her country nc continued,
"rhc reason that she has tried 10 ter
rorizc the world with her air frets and
Xcppchns and submarines and long
range guns Is that that would be the
surcst method 10 bring hcr to her own
knees High German officers have told
me that they expect 70 send AIT fleets
with gas bombs containing gas heavier
than air TO drop on London ThIS eas
will bc blown into the suhWavs and cell
lars and easements Of the houses whore the
people Will bc taking refuge They eN-
pcct bv this method to destroy 600 0oO
Of the civil population Of London And
New York they not only talk Of their
stlpcrsubmarInes. but of their gigantic
alTplancs equipped with six motors and
carrying fuel sufficient to more than max,
the journey to New ! ork and back.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
10000 IN ONE FACTORY.
Plant Turns Out Million Rifles and Half
Million Machine Guns Year.

Birmingham, England, April 30 One
factory making small arms here for tho
British fighting men has n capacity ep-
pronching a million rifles and b00,0pn
machine guns yearly. II employs 10000
men, women and boys Many of its
arrangements for tho welfare of tho
workers are attributed To tho fact that
the managing director of this firm IL au
American, Percy Martin Of Columbus
Ohio
'G'lc factory has n canteen where five
thousand dinncrE mc served daily 20 the
men and women workers The whole
upper floor III one vast building ~ taken
NJ bv this department and here the men
olttan meals of meat and vegetables for
eighteen cents, a remarkable figure when
the present prices IN England are taken
into consideration while for another three
cents pudding m frnt NAV he obtained
The women, girls and boys. who are served
IN separate dInlngrooms, are charged but
twelve cents for tho same meal The
health ~ the workers Is ono of tho Gret
consideration
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02

shc owns a large eRtatc IN Chile and that
the money she received represented inter-
csts oD her prppefiife. which bod bcob
managed W thc German
Lieutenant Commhnder x ~ said
10 hnyo come 80 the United STATES ,u
Docrmtct, 1916 fa8r unntlH hcfpn
the United Eiat.r cttptod lhe Har. md
stoppo1 ~ a hGtfl Vhrtr ~ aSsYonted
Hlth Count Won Eern fprN ard gthrr
leading Grrfuana
~ s ahd ~ hngn br'n fhr pn nYuDe
tnr ~ German agcnte sftef ibe depar
turr ~ Won IcrnHtarH and ~ havf I
rscied ~ q largo r<hnt fho Csrrr3r
propaganda ~ thu country ilo 1ls9
reported ~ have dirocffd 1fnnaq ac'iw-
t'cs ~ Bralil and p'bcr South Amrrtrar
fsyuptrlpe
Ono % he pcclal forms n work u
which ha waa eugaRe@ hero. d waa sajd.
waW trying ~ induce Il effected Young
l5islTncn ~ ipr lho Engl g navy nth %
view to plarihY bombs ou British was
yoaels ard eapaipp their m rirtlan
~ nom trlegI II, tr fgirrl
authpuio - lave osFfid m1frts
N dulila % Dhr Er Inn t.r5 ffrrr
" ihr ar' rztecu months
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
AMERICAN TROOPS
AMAZE THE FRENCH
Their Discipline and Goodness
Under Fire is Marvellous,
Ally Officer Writes.

Washington. MAY 2 A glowing tri-
butte has been paid 90 the American sol
dlcrs in France by French soldier ~ a
letter to friend, which was published
in the Paris Temps The letter, SIS quoted
by AN official dispatch from France, said
Infinitely interesting IL our contact
with the American troops. They have
occupied the sector Immediately beside
ours We have scon them Mt work, and
could form an idcn, and IL should bc told
and retold that they are marvellous
The Americans are soldiers by nature
and their officers have tho desire to
learn with an enthusiaarn and an ideal
istic ardor very remarkable There ~ the
samc spirit among the privates. They nak
questions with . touching good will, set
ting aside all conceit or prejudice. Natu-
rally they have the faults Of nll new troops
They show themselves too much and cx.
pose themselves imprudently, letting
themselves be carried away by their ardor
not knowing when tn spare themEclvea
ur to seek shelter or when e. risk every
thing for an end This experience will T.,
quickly learned
"As for bravery. actiyity and discip-
line, they are marvellous They absolutely
aetunished VS. one morning af attack
The cnnnouadc, suddenly becoming furi-
oua had just thrown me out Of my bunk
No doubt about il, IL waa Verdun ut
tack Taking tirne 10 acirc my revolver
put on my helmet, and gather up several
documenta. | dcacendcd ~ The strt'cts
When ] arrived there the Americans were
already filing by with rapid. cRay, decided
steps, marching IN perfect order IN siIcnce
with admirable resolution. and above Al
with striking discipline. to hcir lighting
positions IL waa fine You cnu have no idea
how cheering it was to my polua
Their artillery will bc md already Is
of tho first order Tho officers nro lntolh
gent and filled with rcal. aod the greater
part III the service functions without
"a hutch Too much praise cau never be
gwen their sanitary automobiles, swift,
strong. comfortable. y'rtahie C'od
send "a uR "
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
STEAMER IN COLLISION SINKS.
Norwegian Rammcd by British Craft,
Lvingstonia of Virginia Coast.

An Atlantic Port, MAY The Nor
wccian steamer Flell was sunk of the
Virginia coast az midnight Tuesday
" hen She was III collision with the British
steamer IgvlngstonIa. The EIells crew
Was saved Icy the Lylngstoma and landed
here.
log The LlvIngstonia, outward bound
from tins port, crashed bow-on amIdships
OF the F!eIi, which was coming down the
coast Captain Johannesen OF the F!ell
SAID MS shIp was sounding her log signal
regularly and taking al proper precau-
ton- and that the LivIngstonia would
be Ebeied tor damages The British
Captain would not discuss the collision.
ine I!ell was OF 5Sl net tons The
LivlngStoma net tonnage Is 2s199
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
200 WOODEN SHIPS
MORE Is PROGRA NJ
Il. s, Has $50 Vessels Of This Type Com
Melted EuiIhipp or Planned

Washington. MAY 2 Expansion oi
The shiphuildng program TO provide for
tho construction Of 2UO additional wooden
vessels of 4 800 or 4 700 dead weight tonR
was announced last night by Chairman
Hurley of the Shipping Board This, will
Increase 50 $40 Tho number of wutden
SHIPS completed. building. or planned
The vc~sels. which will ho either of
the noughrrtv ar Ralin TYPO, will be
constructed IN shipyards already estab-
lished and will I've allotted MIR Hurley
Smd. among varis which are moet cf-
ficicntlv managed CONSTRUCTION of tho
shllN will hc started as soon as vessels
now building are off tho stocks
Tho board also dericied today 10 an
thoriyc the construction of twenty-five
new sea going tugs. lncrcaung To 100 the
number Of such craft now building for
tho board The tura will hc employed IN
coast traffic replacing chose diverted
overseas
Il also WAS made known today that
with The rcopcning ~ navigation on the
Great Lakes thlrty-four vessels built
there since last fall were brought to
tho AtlanaC and were On route 81 At
lanto ports ~ were loading preparatory
tn their maiden vovagI~ They apgre~
gate approximately ioO 900 tons
OF - shlps ~ lake varls scheduled
for completion this month rs are ~ far
advanced that thev have bcg,ln TO taxi
on crrws and cargocs These new vce-
sells with an aggregate tonnage ot 5000
have hccn alIocetcd hv tho bureau of
Operations 81 the Shipping Roard to the
New England coal carving trade
\ new tmcrcan wooden ship construc-
ton record was reported TO the shipping
Board todav hv tho Supple 4 lalhn
Company If Portland Orc which clam
cl the assembling and placing of -
frames IN new oyycl IN total working
time of 4t hours
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
Checks Infair business Methods.

Washington. NAV , An order svred
by tho Federal Trade Commission r.
quIrcs tho Standard CIR Equipment @
of Philadelphia and the STANDARD Car
CONSTRUCTION Go Of Maa1ry. OHIO To
refrain from enticinE awav employees of
the Petroleum Iron Works Co. tho
Pennsylvania Tank Car CO. and the
Pennsylvania Tank Line and from using
tank secrets and business condolences
obtained from former employs Of a
competitor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
BONDS FOR NEW TWINS
Austrian Names one John Pcrshing'
And the Other Anna Victory.

Plttsburg, May , John kraskev. IN
Austrian. WAS working in one Of the large
ammunition plants yesterday when he
received word that he was the father Of
two babies John. who has no love for
the Hapsburgs or the Hohensolcrns,
hurried home TO SEE the Youngsters, and
th N went to the Liberty Loan head
quarters. where he purchased two $50
bonds. one for each On his way back
home he met Police Lieutenant Charles
McAfec. whom he told Of the new arrivals.
What are you going 20 name them
asked Lieutenant VI cAfee
The boy | shall name John Pershinp
and the girl Anna y ictory, said kraskey
proudly. That Is about the best com
bination l could get about thus time
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
DUBLIN'S MAYOR COMING.
Awaiting His Passports and Will Lay
Lay Irish Draft Case Before President.

Dublin, ireland, May , The lord
mayor Of Dublin has not abandoned his
proposed visit 10 Washington to lay the
case Of the Irish orga nizations opposing
consumption before President Wilson,
as has been repor ted. 1t was stated today
that the mayor was awaiting his passport
1t has been arranged for two leading
members OF the Dublin corporation to
accompany him The men selected are
William Cosgrave, recently elected by the
Sim Fem as member Of Parliament from
Kilkenny city and Councillor Sherlock.
a supporter of the Nationalists who has
twice been lord mayor Of Dublin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
EQUAL SUFFRAGE MENACE
TO THE PRUSSIAN STATE

Amsterdam Holland. May In the
discussion Of the Prussian reform bill IN
the Prussian lower house, Tuesday, Herr
Won lIcydebrand, Conservative, declared
that if equal suffrage, as the government
proposed. was introduced the character
Of the lower house would be changed and
it would not be possible 70 longer main
tain the PnISsian state is it is
The unrest among the people ought not
70 last much longer and an agreement
was quite possible. sand Herr Frledberg,
vice-presidcnt of the Prusslan ministry.
Herr Porsch. Ccntrist, sad that a small
Ccntr.st party would vote against the
bill but the majority wouId support it.