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The Washington times., 1918-03-17
ST.PATR|CK'SDAY
OBSERVANCES PUT
. OFT TO TOMORROW

"St. Patrick's Day in tn mornin' y"
was mighty quiet today-and will be
for the remainder OF the day, for prac-
tically all the st. Patrick celebrations
have been postponed until tomorrow,
today being Passion Sunday.
The Ancient Order OF HJbernians
will hold solemn high mass at 10 to-
morrow morning at st. Patrick's
Church. The Most Rev. John Bonzano,
apostolic delegate to the United
States, wifi assist. The Rev. John N.
Mcnamara will be celebrant, the Rev.
William CahIIl. deacon: the Rev. Rob-
ert Froehllch. subdeacon; the Rev.
Martin Egan, master of ceremonies,
and the Rev. T. G. Smyth will preach
the sermon. A special musical pro
gram will be given.
In the evening there Will be an en-
tertainment at Carroll Hall. Mon
signdr Thomas will deliver the prin-
cipal address. A musical program
will be rendered, with the singing OF
THE Star-Spangled Banner" by the
entire audience closing the evening.
The knights OF Columbus will hold
dance tomorrow evening at X. of C.
HalL All strangers and soldiers in
the city are to be welcomed. There
viii be many noVelEeA
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
GOMPERS ISASKED
BY 'ADOO TOHELP
QUIET Carpenters

Secretary McAdoo has called upon
Samuel Gompers to use his influence In
paeifying union carpenters. Protests
against the secretary's request that
building operations be restricted during
the war have poured in to governmental
departments until officials viewsd the
situation as serious.
Communications from Pacific Coast
carpenters characterized the McAdoo re-
quest as amounting to an embargo upon
the activities Of the woodworkerA They
claimed also that the Government had
misled them In that they were told the
United States Shipping Board was In
need OF 10000 workmen- On this point.
letters indicated that union leaders had
been unable to ind room for more than
approximately 1000 men.
In q letter TO Gompers, McAdoo
asked that the labor leader explain
to the various union heads that his
request was made only In the interest
of conserving money with which to
finance the war. The building opera
tions which could be delayed. the
letter stated. should not be attempted
at this time because both money and
labor were needed elsewhere.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
EMERY'S RELEASE
IS BEING SOUGHT
BYENVOY MORRIS

American Minister Morris at stock
holm Is making vigorous efforts to
obtain the release OF Major Henry
Crosby Emery. former Yale professor,
who was seized by the Germans on
the Aland Islands.
Morris has teleeraphed the State
Department that he has Joined the
French and British ambassadors in
calling the attention of the Finnish
government to this fragrant breach Of
neutrality. The release OF Major En-
cry and sixteen others, mostly British.
is sought. with a promise that no
other such arrests will be made In
the future.
Major Emery. who went to Russia to
represent the Guaranty Trust Company,
OF New York, and later became a men,
Der Of the American military missions,
was made a prisoner when he reached
the ARnd Islands after crossing the ice
from Finland. Swedish officials on the
islands obtained the release Of Mrs.
Emery and other women and older men
In the party. TIE others, II was stated.
would be sent into Germany.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
SCHOOL
SHORTLY TO DROP
ABOUT75PUPILS

CAMP MEADE, Nd. March IL
About seventy-nve members Of the
officers training school WIN be
dropped within the next few days
This is about 10 per cent OF the pres
ent enrolment Of the school. All
the others are making good progress.
and It is likely that about 90 per cent
Of the candidates will get commits
sions. although few will receive com
mands until the next draft makes
their services necessary
The training has been beneficial to
all men who have taken the course.
and the number OF candidates who
show promise Of being Efficient Of
ficers 70 large. indeed. Many have
displayed abilities that they never
suspected themselves of having until
drafted into the service and thus
called upon to prove their mettie-
The school will close on April 10.
Interesting work that has been
postponed before on account Of the
weather will be carried on this week
by the school. Trench warfare win
be demonstrated BY going into
trenches and duplicating. as far ~
possible. many OF the conditions TO
be faced on the other side. There
will be gas attacks, rife. hand
grenade. and pistol work. and the
problem OF supplying ammunition,
food. and supplies will be dealt with
In q practical way.
st. Patrick's day 10 being observed
at camp. The knights Of Columbus
has q lively program for the day.
Irish airs are being played BY An
tonic Amarosi. harpist; Angelo Bove.
and G. GENTLE. flute player.
Luke Fegan and many others are
among the singers.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
SINGLE TAKERS PUSH
new REVENUE PLAN

Food comes from land in use.
1T Is not produced on land held for
speculation.
FOOD will win the war;
80 say the single tax advocates
The war has given new impetus to
their campaign II the unearned In
crement on land be properly taxed,
II Is their claim, not only will the
Government obtain needed revenue,
but untold millions of idle acres will
be opened to crop production in the
United StRtSh In California alone.
the claim is made. 2o.000.0O0 idle
acres will be made productive.
The story of the movement and its
Importance in relation to the present
war crisis will be told March 10, at
s D. m, by J. II. Hermans eat Hick-
mans Hall 1910 New York avenue.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
FAVORS
PROHIBITION, Says
REV. c. 7, WILSON

PHILADELPHIA. March 17.-That
President Wilson favors nation
wide prohibition, that 1t was up to
the people to stir up agitation
against liquor, and that It would not
be regarded as unpatriotic or em-
barrassing to the Administration.
was the statement made yesterday BY
the Rev. DR.. Clarence True Wilson.
delivered at the Philadelphia annual
conference of the Methodist Bpisco-
pal Church here.
The address was hailed with de-
light by the $50 ministers attending
the 131st annual meeting Of the con-
ference.
Pro-Germanism of brewers. who
use foodstuffs to make beer. also
was denounced as an "insult to
Americanism" by DR.. Wilson.
at Is not right to take the chill
dren's bread and cast IL to the Ger
man brewers OF the country" said
DR.. Wilson.
Woman suffrage also was indorsed
in a resolution that condemned the
recent orders by General Biddle per-
mitting soldiers to drink liquor when
they are bona fide guests, and by
General Pershing allowing the Sam
miles In France to drink beer and
wine
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
DISTRICT MAN,
UNDERARNS44
YEARS, IN UNIT
WITH OWN SON

Nave you any toys for four tiny
dhflren OF France whose father has
been wounded and who Is trying to
support them on q wage Of rs cents
81AyT"
This 10 the question asked by Sergt-
Charles W. Moore, believed to be the
Oldest American soldier in France, in
letter Just received by his daughter,
Miss Alma Moore, at her home, 1s4O
California street northwest.
@A6SDtS1 -Four War Orphans.
Sergeant Moore, better known in
Warrington a. ~Pop," has adopted
fsur French children. and in his letter
taIls Of the part he is playing in the
lifs Of the wounded Poilu. The letter
aAys In part;
~wish could tell you all how
everything looks here. We are in q
GnAll French village where one Of
The churches was built more than
1000 years ago. ! have adopted four
small children, two girls and two
boys, and want you to send me
some toys for them. The Oldest Is
5est eight years old, Their father
has been to the front and has been
wounded and is now working for the
railroad for 75 cents a day. Just think
Of that, for 75 cents a day and with
aswife and four children"
Toasted by his brothers-in-arms.
Pop" has recently celebrated his
sxty-second birthday.
Among those present to congratu-
late this aged veteran on his birthday
anniversary was his son, Pickens
T.. 4.
same regiment in which his father is
senior color sergeant
FOFty-fOur Years Of Service.
Sergeant Moore has been actively
tesntified with military organisations
fer forty-four years. He has had four
Years more OF preparedness than the
Kaiser. He was a member Of the Dis
tf1ct National Guard for thirty years.
Al far back as Cleveland's Admins
tfation he was q first lieutenant in
the Sixth Battalion, a separate or
gRniEation OF the District National
guard. Before coming to Washington
he was q member Of the Palmetto
Guards OF South Carolina He served
for several months on the border dur
ihg the Mexican trouble.
fThey wanted to retire Pop" before
his regiment sailed for France. but
that didn't suit him He said, "If I
can't go as soldier, I'll 20 as a
'rnuie skinner I've just got to 60
aoross."
Notwithstanding his advanced age,
Pop" is robust and active. He can
50 as far in q day as the best of
them When the younger fellows are
weary and footsore after a long hike,
its Pop" who is always ready with q
word Of encouragement or q good
story to cheer them up. He Is q great
feyorite among his comrades.
tschoelmase of President Wilson.
sergeant Moore was born in Geor-
gtA, and was q schoolmate of Presi-
dent Wilson at Richmond Academy,
10 Augusta, Ga. He is well known In
Washington, having lived here for
thirty years.
Sergeant Moore has six children,
three sons and three daughters. One
son. John E. Moore, lives at 5I6 Tay-
lof street northwest: another son,
walker NJ Moore. at 6s0s Colorado
avenue; two daughters, Misses Alma
and Lydia Moore, live at 1S40 Cali
fornia street northwest One daugh-
tsF is the wife of Capt Henry p.
ADes, of the Eightieth feld artillery,
now on duty in Texas. His youngest
son, Pickens Stansel Moore, is tight
ing in France with his father.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
70 DIE IN FIRE
At NOVA SCOTIA
NUMBERING CAMP

TRURO, n. s.. March 17-rwsnty
persons were burned to death yester-
day when the lumber camp OF A. A.
Sutherland at Alvin siding. near
Riverdals, N. g., wAs destroyed by
fire.
1t is believed q woman and ive
children are among the dead. The
others were all lumbermen. Accord
ing to the story reaching here. fire
broke out in q camp building In
which the victims were asleep and
most of them were smothered. Four
WHO escaped are In . serious con-
dItion.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
D. C. c. GRANTS INCREASE.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has allowed increases Of l to 9 CENTS a
hundred pounds on cotton and wooden
piece goods from points in New Eng
land States to New York and Brooklyn
The increases apply to commodity ratss
on shipments In any quantity.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
Man Son Are Most Interesting Figures With General Pershng
ToDAYS
cASUALTYLIST
(continusd from First Pags.)
DIED OF OTHER CAUsEA

(continued from First Pags.)
DIED OF OTHER CAUsEA
Cerp. Ignatius FlenlaS.
Cerp. wslter y. Furen.
Pr,Yats WIN Galloway.
Pslvats Charles Hoernsnx.
Corr. Herbsrt H. Kronbaeh.
Private TAeephfie JosepA
Proufx.
Private Glare h TapaeeH
Private Frank Harrison.
WagoDer Arthur y. FisAer.
Cerp. Percy Stone BeswertA.
Sergt. Byrd W. -PenroA.
DIED OF ACCIDENTS.
Lieut.. Andrsw Carl 0rtmayrs.
Private John ,. Braanon.
Corr. Clifford J. Stevens.
Private Peter Casan.
Private George Mock
Private JeAn =. Hawkins.
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.
Major Jehn w. Downer.
Capt. Harry .. whitney.
Lieut.. Blake n. Cooley.
Lieut.. Herbert y. Jones.
Lieut.. DoaaId q. MacLaehlnn.
Lieut.. Frank n. Mitchell.
Lieut.. Warren A. Ransom.
serEt. Charles L. Allen.
PKivats ARA o. Amhurgsy.
Private Gust Andersen.
Private Earl BeasIey.
Private Luigi BernL.
Private Julius Botarslki.
Private Benjanin Brenner.
Private Charles Broekelnsan.
Corr. Breais Candle.
Private George Carman.
Private Jack Carson-
Mechanic Harry Christenson.
Private Christepher c. Cough
ln.
sergt. Peter DanovvslEL
Private san DonofiL
Private Ralph w. Frants.
Private Willian Frederick.
Private Donald CRUEL.
Private 0tto Haas-
Corp Eugene o. Hickey.
Private John y. IFven.
Private Philip Issaes.
Private John Janulewiez.
Private David n. Johason.
Corp. John G. Kaaron.
Private Julius G. KOlf.
Mechanic james Lagoie.
Private Charles II. Lee.
Corr. George Lsveaue.
Private Alber A. LOmmeI
Private James ". Lyons.
Private Wflliam n. MeKin
Corr. Chester W. Maheffie.
Corp. 0xvill y. Martin.
Private Raymond w. Miles
Corr. WfIlian ,. n0nahan.
Private John O'Neal.
Private Conrad H. 0rdeman.
Private David N. Reid.
Corp. Henry Re1mer.
Private Frank G. Schultz.
Private George 4. sehwab.
Private william 8. Shelton.
Private George II. Shields.
Private Meal s0rIeln.
Private William A. Sykes.
Private Adam Traeszk.
Private wfIliam veseove.
Prfvnte Lawrence =. whitf0rL +,
Private Jos. T. Wiekler.
Private Lloyd WilsoA-
The Washington times., 1918-03-17

WITH DROUGHT AS
JOYD|SPENSERSGO

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. March 1T.-Todsy
dawned on a dry Annapolis-dryer
than the Ancient City has been since
1883, when Governor Lowndes closed
the saloons for . two-year period.
Those who have been wont to re-
course to the cup pSthat cheers scarcely
seem to realize that the old town is
dry-dry forever. as many nrmiy be-
lieve. at IL like q bad dream" one
vell-<nown citizen was heard to re-
mark.
Near Beer where Beer Was.
Carvel Hall Is now q soda foun-
tain. the Chesapeake House bar is .
near-beer dispensary. the MarylAnd's
famous restaurant Is no more. Gantt's
has been turned into q pool room.
Guienot's state House Hotel II gone
forever. and Charley Weiss' 10 =
lunch room.
Old stagsrs rubbed their eyes a.
they lamped the new signs above ths
doors 20 the old familiar haunts today
and asked themselves. Can II be
truer' Others argued with their
neighbors that Il was only for the
duration OF the war, while the vast
majority are firmly sonvinced that the
booze emporfums win never open
their doors as such again.
There was no crepe at the funeral
OF Old John Barleyeorn. A large
mourning band enclosing q death 10
tics OF J-IB- with the inscription AZ
the bottom: ~Gone, but not forgot
ten" IN the leading newspaper was the
only sign OF crepe. visible.
Saloonkeepers took the affair philo-
Bophicaliy. many leaving for Balti-
more on the nrst train after the fate
full hour OF p. m. Others opened
their new establishments Immediately
after selling out. or, II they Jtiil had
goods on hand at(4 o'clock, gathered
them up and shipped them back TO
Baltimore
2 The prediction Is freely made that
there win be q biIT introduced In the
legislature to move the capital OF tho
State to Baltimore. Most Of the Mary
land solons indulge In the flowing
bowl not infrequently, and with the
order preventing bringing the liquor
into Annapolis IN any way the city
Is expected to become very unpopular
with the body which voted over
whelmingly for liquor when stats.
wide prohibition was put to test
Oh. WHIST . HeadaeAei
There Is many q headache in the
city proper today. though none are
venturing on the street carrying
liquor" on their breath. as they do
not know yet how the Federal
authorities viii interpret the law.
From the number OF country folh
who infested the city between noon
and 4 o'clock yesterday and bought
up everythin6 IN sight from saloon
keepers who had bargain sales. there
o. also maHy q headache In Anne
Arundel county.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
WHITMAN DEFINITELY
DECIDES TO MAKE RACE

NEW YORK, March 17.-Gov Charles
S. Whitman has definitely decided to
accept the nomination for a third
term. He has also persuaded the en-
tire Republican State ticket to accept
renominations
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
CROWN OF COURLAND
# REFUSED BY KAISER

AMSTERDAM, March 1I.-Raiser VIII
helm, replying to the Courland diets
qner OF the crown OF that dukedom,
declared he was greatly moved by the
oner but could not accept.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
TO WORK s-HouR DAY.

LIVERPOOL. March IA six-hour
day will be put into effect here soon
at Lever Bros-, one OF the largest
soap manufacturing plants In the
world.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
CAPTURE OF ERZERUM
ADMITTED BY TURKEY

coNsTANTINoPLE (via London),
March 1T.-CaptuTe OF Erzerum has
been officially announced by the
war office. One hundred
and sixty-eight guns were captured.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17
W. M. DANIELS HEADS !. C. c.

winthrop II. Daniels has been elected
chairman Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission for one year beginning to-
day. He succeeds Chairman II. c. Hall
The Washington times., 1918-03-17

Erzerum Is the principal city OF
Turkish Armenia and had belonged
to the Turks since the sixteenth CEN
tury.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17

womsn'H Black
or White Lisle
II o sc, double
sole, heel and
toes.
The Washington times., 1918-03-17

Copies OF models selling at $40 made in splendid
wearing serges with dependable Innings, contrasting
color detachable collars seasons best modsiS
Sizes to a.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
MAY LICENSE ALL
WARFUND AGENCIES
State Council Of Defense Approves
Of Bill in Congress

Hartford, March 15.--Solicitation
Of funds for war aid, war charity and
other purposes, would be regulated by
| the national government under the
| terms Of a bill now before Congress-
| Approval Of the terms of this bill has
been voted by the Connecticut State
| Council of Defense. The secretary of
| the defense council was instructed to
notify connecticut representatives in
Congress OF this action and urge them
| to support the bill which is now
pending in Congress-
| Approval OF the proposed law.
known as House Bill No. S493. was
recommended to the council by its
committee on Coordination of Socie-
ties A centralized control of all or
CARNATIONS soliciting Interstate aid,
was recommended as eminently de-
sirable and necessary.
Under the terms of the bill the
Commissioner of Education at Wash
ington would be given full power to
issue and revoke licenses for the So
liCitatiOn in an interstate manner of
funds by individuals, societies, clubs,
associations or corporations. Solicit
tation for funds originating in this
state are supervised by the council
and it's local agencies. The purposes
defined in the bill before Congress as
requiring regulation are funds for:
The aid and relief of the poor.
The education of all classes.
Tho improvement Of me r;u and So
cial con }itions.
The uplift of mankind.
Aid and relief in the prosecution of
the war in which the United States
is now engaged, or for the use or ben
eft Of any hospital or relief service
connected with the prosecution of the
war
Aid and relief to the soldiers and
sailors who are or have been in the
service of the United States in said
war for their individual benefit and
comfort.
Aid and relief to the families and
dependents of soldiers and sailors
killed in the service of the United
states during the war.
Licenses for soliciting for these
causes through the mails would be
required under this bill. Solicitors
would be compelled to secure Ii
cense to conduct campaigns for funds
in states outside of the state that is
the residence or headquarters of the
soliciting individual or organization.
A fee of $3.50 is proposed for all
applications which would bear in
formation regarding the purposes of
the fund, it's operation, and facts con-
corning the applicant or applicants.
The penalty proposes for violation of
the license law is sum not exceed
ing $1,000.
Connecticut has already taken over
control of the time and plan for col
lecting all charitable and philan-
thropic funds in the various commun-
tiles. This regulation was authorized
by the State Council of Defense and
is being directed by the war bureaus
and town committees.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

"eiVCS favorable action from the leg
islatUrC this and next year, will 30
submitted to the voters for ratifica-
ton on rejection i'll the fall OF 1919.
The Emerson bill. providing for a
referendum on ratification at the
election this fall, was on the ,cna to
calendar, but was passed over Sen
ator Brown will not oppose its
passage and the absence of any action
has no significance. The senate can
accomplish the purpose contemplated
by the Emerson bill by q favorable
vote on the McNab bill. should this
be passed by the assembly. The ad-
NanCemont of the state constitutional
amendment was without debate.
In the assembly William il. An
derson state superintendent of the
New York Anti-SaloOn League, was
severely arr;liGned for communica-
tions sent by him to republican. as
snmIilmcn CritiCising them for vot-
ING fer The referendum. Summary
action to bar Mr.. Anderson from. the
privileges of the floor was asked hy
NsacmNlyman Clarence l.. Welsh OF
Albany, Ills motion provoked lengthy
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
VICTORY RALLIES
BEGIN THIS MONTH
Fifty Meetings in Small Towns Ar
ranged by State Council
of Defense.
of Defense

Hartford, March 13.-The spirit of
victory is the controlling theme and
purpose of a series of "Victory' War
Rallies to be held throughout the
state beginning March 20. Fifty meet
ings have been assigned to the small
towns by the division of war rallies
Of the Connecticut State Council of
Defense, and local war bureaus and
town committees are cooperating in
the plans.
Emphasis will be placed on the
word "Victory' and the speakers will
outline the work necessary to achieve
victory over the Central Powers. Con-
necticut men and women have VOlun
teered as speakers and an able corps
has been modified for this patriotic
task.
Three cardinal elements in the
achievement of victory will be pre-
scented at all these "Victory War Raj
lies by three speakers at each rally
Ir nearly every case, the first speak
err will tell of the Indispensable
Conditions of Victory" The second
speaker a woman, will speak on
"Woman's Part in Victory" The
third speaker will have for his theme
"Victory or SerVitude."
All the rall1eS Will ne neld IN the
small towns as a part of the follow
Up campaign to a rally series held
from November to March under the
direction of the division of war raj
lies, q department of the publicity
committee of the Council of Defense.
The "Victory" War Rallies will con-
tinue to May l and more than 100
meetings will be assigned before the
campaign ends
The rallies are being arranged
through the local war bureaus and
town committees. AS there are Lib
crty choruses in practically all COM
aunities where "Victory' War Raj
hes are planned, they will be depend
cd upon for the musical part of the
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
DRYS WEAKEN IN
Fight At ALBANY
Gov. Whitman Impressed by
Arguments Of Other Side

Albany, March l5.--After listening
to legislators who declare that ratiti-
cation Of the federal prohibition
amendment prior to a referendum is
most unlikely, Governor Whitman has
been somewhat shaken in his de-
termination of sharply memorializing
the legislature on the subject
The "drys" have shifted their fire
from the assembly to the senate and
are leveling their heaviest guns on
the upper house in an effort to OBJ
tain favorable action there on the
Hill McNab ratification resolution.
Although admitting that a poll taken
by them shows them to be sure OF
only % votes, or four less than a
majority, Governor Whitman's dsap-
proval Of the referendum, 1t is said,
will not prove effective in budging
the assembly from the stand it has
TAKEN and there is every likelihood
that the measure for referendum