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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30

THE kaiser has been praying that
the union might stand until victory
is secured. The only union that Ig-
natz reports he ever heard of in Ger
many is the Bartenders' union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30
HEALTH NIl K8
eY W!h IL! a., u Bray RAD Nd:
NOTED PHYSICIAN

DIR will health
inquiries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30

A BILL has been introduced in con-
gress that government control of the
railroads stand until year following
the close of the war Rather indef-
mite, say we.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30

rs it proper for girl to dance
with a boy whom she has never SEEM
IL an inquiry that is addressed to thi,
column. Impossible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30

MRS. Dorothy Winnie has enlisted
as third class yeowoman at Mi,Vau
kee. You may or you may not have
comment to offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30

FOUR American aviators have
dropped bombs behind the Gefman
lines. Wonder what sort of a bluff
the kaiser would call that?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30

THE police commissioner of New
York, calling his men about him, an
nounced that all crookedness must be
eliminated in the city. 1t is said that
even the wobbly streets. are to be
Strengthened out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30

THE latest report is that Germany
is starving. We have heard that so
often We are beginning to suspect that
such stories are purposely started to
create an impression among her en-
emies that the fatherland is near a
collapse. Don't be deceived, gentle
reader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30

THE local chapter Of the Red Cross
has been honored by the acceptance
by the conductor of this column OF
membership on its publicity commit
tee. Now watch the money roll in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-30

IF, as seems, there is no hope of a
January Thaw. why not induce Pitts
burgh Harry to stage his annual es-
capade?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
CONGESTION OF D. c.
HOSPITALS MADE
WORSE BY MEASLES

Increasing numbers OF cases OF measles
Is adding to the congestion in the al
ready overtaxed hospitals OF Washing
ton. Inquiry today showed that many
institutions were forced to refuse admit
lance to applicants because Of the over
crowded conditions.
Health officials and physicians han
ding the cases, however. took an opti-
mistic view OF the affair. and refused
10 consider that It had reached an alarm
ing stage.
Many Washington citizens desiring adj
mittance into private institutions for
SPECIAL treatment have been forced to
seek medical aid in Baltimore hospitals.
1t was ascertained at the office OF DR.
William G. Woodward, District health
officer. today that hundreds OF school
children have been forced TO discontinue
their studies temporarily. The records
of physicians show that UP until o'clock
last night. there were l536 patients un-
der treatment for measles. The health
authorities and officials OF the Board OF
Education were without information as
to the number of students affected.
DIR. Woodward said that spread OF the
cases is not feared. lie claims that il Is
not an unusual condition in the con
gested districts OF Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
EBBETSD|SAGREES
W|THCAPT. HUSTON
ABOUT PATRIOTISM

NEW YORK. March 27.-Charlie Eb-
bets. President of the Brooklyn club,
disagrees with several statements
contained in Captain Illusions article
printed last Sunday, though he says
that, taken all in all, the article would
tend to work general benefit. But he
takes issue with some particulars.
II can't see how Cap Huston knows
what the various owners and players
have donated to war funds, the Red
Cross and the like" said Ebbets.
Many of=Ns have donated freely, d.
rectly and indirectly, but very few
of US have gone around yelling il
from the housetops. / do not think
that Illusions remarks on that score
were in good taste or that they were
backed by any definite information.
We certainly did as well as We could
last year. We intend to do better this
season-that is. If some OF us do not
go banllruN I cannot see that il was
wise for Huston 20 mention names
such as those OF John Tener or Ban
johnson in connection with suggest
Ions for enlistment. These men are
doing their bit and we need them
here"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
WALL ST. MARKET
BRISK BUYING BRINGS MANY
EARLY ADVANCES
Gains Are Not Maintained, Selling
and Profit-takIns Causing Recess
slons-steeI Common Drops Back
After Early Rise.

NEW YORK, March 2T.-There was
brisk buying of many stocks at the
opening of the stock market today
with numerous advances ranging from
fractions TO over l point, recorded in
the first fifteen minutes.
These gains were not maintained,
however, selling By room traders and
some profit taking causing recessions.
The market as a whole was firm, how
ever. Steel common opened q higher,
at SqZ but soon lost all this gain.
Industrial Alcohol after an initial
gain OF Ii dropped ] point. American
Car and Foundry was in good demand
and moved up rs to T6ss. and Distil-
lers' securities was unusually active
and strong, showing a gain OF ] u, to
4O%. The railroad issues were frac-
tionally higher.
Liberty seconds As held around
$3.50, while the 3E's, after selling at
1854 reacted to ISIS.
There was a pronounced disposition TO
wait for war news during the forenoon.
and this was reflected in the trading
which was almost wholly OF a profess
sional character. Crucible made a gain
OF III, moving up to 65tsL There was fair
" large trading in Steel common which
held around So The motor issues were
weak Studebaker, dropping over l point
to l2ik, and General Motors fell down
q TO l5N. Marine preferred from 50
advanced ~. reacted to 90is. The LIB
erty second As were heavily traded in
from $40 to 97.5s. Other bonds steady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
PRAY FOR DIVINE
AID FOR ALLIES,
EXPORTS BISHOP

With tIe fate OF civilization in the
balance os the Germans hammer at
the allied lines, divine aid to the arms
of the allies must come through
prayer and penitence, the Rt. Rev.
Alfred Harding. Episcopal bishop OF
Washington, said today, in advocating
a nationwide weekSof penitence.
His appeal to the American people
Is to bend their knees in prayer while
their brethren turn their ordnance
against the advancing foe.
in this hour of dire peril while the
Telton armies continue to sweep forward
with the paeans OF victory ringing in
their ears. the need Of divine power and
guidance is urgent, said the eminent
clergyman in Issuing his appeal to church
Eoers Throughout the nation.
In his petition. the noted divine refers
to, the Hohenzollern boast on the eve Of
battle that me and Gott" are winning,
DR.. Harding expressed the belief that
prayer may yet stem the tide Of onrush-
ing Tuetons and turn the foe back. Low
ers Of liberty should keep the torch Of
hope afiame in the breasts OF their loyal
defenders In Europe who will be more
courageous. the bishop says, knowing
that the prayers OF a just people will be
favorably needed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
SHOP EARLY, MERCHANTS
PLEA TO EASTER BUYERS

The Christmas "shop Early" slogan
has been revived by distressed Wash
ington merchants who are having
trouble TO meet the Easter rush.
at Is absolutely necessary that the
public should do more of It's shopping
in the early morning hours, and right
now, IL WashingtonisRs expect to
meet their Easter reQuirements.' DC
clared Charles J. Columbus, secre-
tary Of the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Association. this morning.
Business men simply cannot meet
the present situation" he stated.
Local business interests have gone
to extraordinary lengths to give
service, but help is not to be had Il IL
a strange fact that from 0 to IL and IL
in the mornings there is scarcely any
one in the shops. The public can best
serve its own interests by rising a
little earlier and getting down during
the early hours"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
PRESIDENT SHOULD
COORDINATE SELF,
SAYS SEN. Jones

Asserting his right to criticise,
Senator Wesley Jones OF Washington,
in the Senate today. chided President
Wilson for his failure to take Con-
gress into his confidence. Senator
Jones urged that President Wilson
coordinate himself"
Congress is ready and anxious to
cooperate fully with the Executive"
said Senator Jones. "They want to
aid him in every way possible. The
President should not only welcome
but seek their counsel and advice
upon the great problems which con-
front him. He does not do it. II is
a most lamentsble fact known to all
here and regretted by all.
THE President should coordinate
himself. and the sooner he does it the
sooner will governmental agencies be
effective"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
BOWIE MANAGERS WON'T
CHANGE STARTING time

BALTIMORE. March 27.-while no
positive decision has yet been made
it is altogether likely that the races
VIII start at the same old scheduled
time OF $50 o'clock with the opening
OF the spring season at the Bowie
track on next Monday. In other words
the management OF the Southern
Maryland Agricultural Association
VIII not attempt to take advantage
Of the moving up of the clock by
setting the starting time back to $3.50
O'Clock by the new time, but will
start at 2:30 as in former years, thus
allowing the patrons of the couse
chance 10 be back in the city in ample
time for dinner and any evening en-.
gagements they may have.
1t is altogether probable that such
an arrangement will suit the majority
of persons much better than TO start
later and then get home at dark or
long after the candles are lighted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
MUST TURN R. R.
CLOCKS FORWARD
TOAVERT DANGER

Railways Director McAdoo this af-
ternoon issued reiterated orders that
at o'clock Sunday morning all
clocks and watches in train dispatch
ers' offices and in all other railway
offices open at that hour, must be
advanced to indicate 3 o'clock. In
issuing the order he pointed out that
a great deal of concern has been
shown as to the precautions to be
taken by the railroads of the coun-
try in putting into effect the day
light-saving law, due to the posi-
bilities OF train wrecks by neglect OF
train dispatchers to obey the order.
He pointed out that any oversight
on the part OF those called upon TO
turn the clocks in railroad offices
might involve the lives of many pas
sengers on trains, or. At least, cause
considerable hardship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
Joe BOehling Is Back
To His First Love In
Ranks Of Sandlotters

Five years ago Joe Boehling
came to Washington with the
Richmond Battle Axe team, cham
pions of the amateur baseball
leagues in Richmond, for a series
with the Washington amateur
champion. Boehling was the star
pitcher OF the team, and the
stumbling block for the opposi-
ton. He set the Washington lads
down in order.
One OF the amateur sporting
editors dug up Boehling. and
Griff gave the Richmond Thun-
derbolt a trial. He made good.
and the next year after a poor
start turned in the record string
for straight wins. Then he went
TO Cleveland, where he was later
released,
Joe Boehling. manager and
pitcher, Richmond Battle Axe
team, is the address given by
Boehling at present. He is seek
ing games with the soldier teams
at the various camps. Joe is
back with the sandlotters again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
SUNNY KESNER KILLED
FIGHTING HUN ENEMIES

PITTSBURGH, March 27.-The FIRST
Carnegie Tech athlete TO be killed in
the European war Is Sunny Kesner,
captain of the football team and one
OF the best Quarterbacks. ever pro-
duced in Pittsburgh. His father re-
ceived a cablegram today informing
him Of tho death of his son in battle,
somewhere on the battle line in
France.
His playing in the fall OF 1915 at
tracted the attention OF Walter Camp,
who gave him favorable mention In
picking the All-American elevens.
Carnegie Tech almost defeated Pitt
that year, Resner having a big hand
In the near defeat, as he was the only
player TO cross the Pitt line that sea-
son on the home grounds. No de-
tails were obtainable as to what en-
Bagement he was in when killed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
BARRACKS PLAYERS
WANT GOVERNMENT
TEAMS IN LEAGUE

Sergt. Chester Lyons, rated as one
Of the best pitchers in the District, is
anxious to enter the Washington
Barracks team or teams in a Govern
Inent league.
The Washington Barracks players
. are out in full force and have four or
five teams, with some forty men try
ing for each team. Lyons Is OF the
opinion that a speedy circuit can be
gotten up for the summer here, and
promises to put a team IN the field II
the Coast and Geodetic Survey and
Others will come through.
There are a good many teams that
can be gotten going from the various
departments and Government institu-
TONS" says Sergeant Lyons, ~and ]
will be glad TO hear from any OF the
soldier teams or other governmental
department teams that wish to form a
league"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
CLASS GIVES ETCHING
OF READING TO G. U.

An etching OF Lord Reading is on
its way today from New York, to be
hung in the office OF Hugh J. Fegan.
secretary OF the law school OF George
town University, as the gift Of the
third year class.
At a recent class meeting funds
were collected for the purchase OF the
etching, which bears the earrs sigma
ture. It was the property Of New
York art gallery.
NJ. F. Fieldman was chairman OF the
which purchased the etch-
ing and presented it to the school.
The etching will be hung by the side
of the portrait of Chief Justice White.
OF the United States Supreme Court.
recently presented to the law depart
ment OF Georgetown University.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
SMARTER SALUTE :
ORDERED AT MEADE

CA0IRMEADE. Nd, March 2T.-More
snap in salutes and greater uniformity.
in outer clothing are insisted upon in an
order just issued
NO Individual should be classed a.
proficient until he can perform the act
Of saluting with the bearing and look
Of pride that are 50 vitality necessary %
the accomplishment of the real salutesr
the order says. and in another part con
tinues:
when a command Is seen. some in
campaign hats, some in canvas caps.
some In Red Cross helmets, some IN
stocking caps, and some In a combina-
ton Of these different articles. all in the
same organization. the effect Is ruinous
to smartness and hence to discipline"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27


with the single exception Of George
Burns, the Tigers will open the sea-
son Just as they did in 1917. Young.
Bush, and Witt will be in the infield'
with veach, Cobb, and Heilman stroll
ing around the gardens. At first base
will be found a newcomer, Leo Ores
sen. who performed in fancy style Tor
the St Paul club last season.
Good things are being told of ORES
sen. He is much faster than Burns
ever was, and is expected to hit at
least as hard. II this be true, the II
gers Will have improved in the field
and on the bases and maintained
their strength with the bat.
Ellison Is Coming.
The general alI-around showing OF
Bert Ellison in the outfield Is causing
q problem in the ranks Of the Tigers.
II Ellison shows ability to swing the
Rail in big league stayle, he may
compel Jennings to play him in right
field and send Heilman to first base,
with Dresser going to the bench. 1t
comes down to a contest in batting
between Ellison and Dresser, The
winner landing a regular Job.
However, not until 1t is known for
q certainty that the Tigers have a
stronger pitching stan than they had
last season VIII the fans believe the
team has a chance to cop the banner
from the White Sox. II is pitching
strength the Jungaleers have always
needed.
And right here up steps Smiling"
William. saying, "I'm satisfied with
the outlook"
Donovan is sole Judge of Jennings
pitchers, the red-headed leader pass
ing over entire responsibility TO his
former star twirler.
Erickson Real HurIer.
Howard EhmlSe has gone into the
navy, but replacing him is Eric
Erickson. the huge finger who toll
ed in the Pacific Coast League last
season. Erickson is showing mar
Velous skill at Waxahachfe, and it is
because of his good showing that
Donovan is inclined to be confident.
he. will start the season as one OF
the regular quartet.
Then, too, Harry Coveleskie's arm |
10 showing renewed strength. II the |
Pole can show his old time skill. Jen-
nings win have a rafting good corps
In Dauss, Mitchell, Coveleskie, Bolsnd
and Erickson. two southpaws and |
three righthanders.
Detroit fans are inclined to wait i
until the team returns North before |
becoming excited They have wait
ed long FOR Jennings to gather z |
pitching staff worth while, almost as :
long as Washingtonians have waited |
for Griff to win a pennant But both !
Jennings and Donovan seem unusually |
confident this spring, and this enthus-
iasm may spread to the followers OF
the team. =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
TO DECIDE FATE TODAY

NEW YORK. March 2T.-The fate
Of the International League will be
decided here today.
Representatives OF the eight clubs
Eatheredd at the call OF Acting Presi-
dent Charles Chaplin, OF the Roches-
ter club, and the question of con-
tinuing during the season Of 1918
will be decided by night fall.
All signs pointed toward a ono
sided vote against opening the season
IN advance OF today's meeting. Near
IL every club in the league has dis
posed Of many players, and three
clubs have turned their managers
loose.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
COACH MORAN TO TRY
OUT MANY ON DIAMOND

Coach Charlie Moran. OF Catholic
University. is expecting TO give a
number Of players q trial in today's
game with Gallaudet ut BrookIand.
Moran will have twenty players on
his string and may give them all a
chance.
Coach Cooper, Of Gallaudet. says
nothing about his team, but expects
to give the BroolSlanders a run for
the money. Six veterans are on the
Kendall Green team from last sea
son.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
BOXING GETS KNOCKOUT;
, SUNDAY BASEBALL LIVES

ALBANY. y. Y. March 27.-Hopes
of the boxing fans have been knocked
out, the assembly committee consider
ing the McCue boxing bill having re-
fused to report the measure fayorably
90 the assembly for action. The COM
mittee vote was a tie.
On the other hands, the hopes OF the
baseball fans have been raised. the
senate having advanced to order of
final passage the Lawson bill for
Sunday ball in communities where II
is desired. The bill, II passed in the
senate, will have to 20 to the as
sembly for passage, but 1t will prob
ably die in committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET.

BALTIMORE. Md. March 27.-
Wheat-Firm; unchanged: No. soft
red. $2.22; No. . red winter. 1924; re-
ceipts. 4,42I; shipments, 1.16o.
Corn-New as to grade and color,
H.75 to Sl.9o: receipts. 4s,SoI; ship
ments. 4.44q.
oats-Steady: No. 3 white. s1.OOhF
sl.ol; receipts. 64.539; shipments.
s, $3.50.
Rve-Firm; No. . Western export
spot. $2.6o; receipts. 2.s24: shipments.
none.
Hay-ouiet; No. Timothy. $32 80
per ton; No. / clover mixed. 5000 to
$3.50. ..-.-.. ...-. ...
Flour-Fair demand; steady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
MOTHER IS PROUD
OF THREE SONS IN
KHAKI OF ARMY

'T have given my all-my three
sons-to fight for my country, and
am proud and glad to do So
In these patriotic words Mrs. Cora
B. TalIey, 100 Third street north
east. today explained how two OF her
sons have been ordered to report at
Camp Meade Tuesday "a selected men.
Her other son enlisted in the army
last December.
Clarence Talley. a member Of the
Police Department, stationed at No. .
precinct. and Percy Talley. employed
in the District Health Department.
both were selected yesterday as part
Of the Districts quota OF the second
draft. Carlton Talley, the other
brother. now Is stationed at the Army
Medical School here
Gives Sons CheerfuIIy.
my country has taken my three
boys" the mother said today. but I
give them cheerfu1ly and will do
everything else can to help win the
war"
Mrs. Talley is a business woman OF
Washington and is secretary and
treasurer of the National Cooperative
Realty Company. 1926 L street north
west
While many homes will be tenn
porarily saddened by the departure OF
sons, probably the most serious effect
OF calling out the Districts first quota
in the second draft will be its effect
upon the administrative forces of the
Soldiers Home. Already hard hit by
loss OF men for the first national
army, the home will have to nh the
places of three more after next Mon
day.
They are Joseptn Evans Arbeely and
Robert Pierce Rasor. OF the hospital
stan. and Charles Edward Traynor. a
dairyman.
Fire Department Loses Man-
'We are up against it, said the
superintendent this morning. "but we
are not complaining. II wf1l be ex-
tremely difficult, however, to I'LL these
vacant places"
Another home loses two brothers.
They are Robert Emmett Meinekheim
and George Frahcis Meinekheim. OF
1226 Twenty-ninth street northwest
John Engle, fireman OF No. . chem
zeal company, Is the only man to BE-
lost by the Fire Department. He lives
at 224 First street southeast and has
been a member OF the department for
several years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
THE LOCAL MARKET
ONLY ONE SALE AT T0DAY'S
SESSION OF EXCHANGE
Five Shares Of MersenthaIer Limo
type Change Hands-After Call,
Potomac Consolidated and Capital
Traction Issues Are Sold.

A single sale OF Mersenthaler Limo
type comprised the total OF the sales
during call at today's session of the
Washington Stock Exchange, S shares
bringing 113R.
After call $4,000 OF Potomac Con-
soiidated 5's brought 81 and shares
OF Capital Traction went at S2H.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
TIGERS LEADERS SURE
TEAM WILL BE STRONGER
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

Both Hughey and his staff leader Smiling" William
complete satisfaction the De-
Tigers Furthermore they admit that the ungaeers
for the American League this
beginning recall that the White Sox
spring and have hustle this head
of those mauing Tigers.
Everything good Jennings By the time the
right there with the real stuff
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
HOOVER TO SEIZE
WHEAT IF FARMERS
REFUSE TO MARKET

The United States Government will
seize wheat wherever it is withheld
from the market on the ground that
such Withholding is giving aid and
comfort to the enemy.
This was the assertion OF the food
administration this afternoon in eN-
PLANTATION OF kilograms sent to vari-
Gus state food administrators order
ing them to seize boarded wheat and
sell II IN the open market.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March ~
The Food Administration today is
sued orders providing for the seizure
OF unmarketed grain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
VANDERBILT RETURNS
FROM CALIFORNIA TRIP

Frank A. NanderlIp. chairman of the
war savings committee. returned to
Washington this afternoon after sew
eTal weeks in Los Angeles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-27
ToDAYs SALES.

Mergenthaler, 5d1131s.
After call-Potomac Consolidated
SIS, S1.000d94. S1,00O6e4. $1.Q00a94.
Capital Traction. 2Gs2ss.