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The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Welded a Wicked
Finger, This Picker
Of Pockets Disclosed

Chicago-Complaints had been COM
ing too fast at the detective bureau
of an epidemic of proficient pocket
picking on Chlcago's crowded West
Side. Women were the chief sufferers.
So Detectives James Hosner and
Joseph Ryan took a little trip to the
West Side. They also did little in
vestigating and got results the other
night when they spotted Morris Cru
Der. 1G, fixing his glittering eye upon
the capacious pockets of n fat lady's
fur coat. They accosted him thus:
What are you doing here?'
"Piking for pokies."
What the-what's that?"
"Women's purses"
What's your business?''
Me? Why. I'm a pickpocket. One
of the finest in the game. too. Men. I
certainly WELD a wicked finger"
So they conducted Morris to the bu-
reau. where he was interrogated in
detail as to the technique of his craft
Morris was somewhat bored at being
asked to talk shop, but he obliged
with tolerant courtesy.
Where did you learn this? Who
was your tutor?" asked the lieutenant
in charge.
OllS ANdNl' AAiC MINIS pm III NllhS
game. There were about a dozen in
my class"
Where do they work 80
well. that mostly depends. Day
times certain places. and then the
theater crowds at night are pretty
good picking. After the theater blow
we handle the street cars. Nice GUS
toners on those street car lines. You
can always depend on them"
What do you do with your money?
Take it home to your family"
Nix. no. I'd he afraid 1t would
choke them. use it myself You
know. a fellow has to keep up in our
set"
Have you ever been in the juvenile
coUrt?'
'Oh. yes" Morris yawned, fifty
times"
"AII right. Call a taxi. will you?
I'm tired"
Morris didn't ride in any taxi, but he
is adding to his juvenile court record.
It's fifty-one now.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
naval REVIEW
BRITISH Plan
Big Spectacle to Take Place
After Peace Has Been
Signed.

London.-Plans are under way at
the British Admiralty for a gigantic
naval review at Spithead when
peace is signed. The fleet that did
more than any other to keep the
seas safe from piracy will celebrate
the fact in grand style. Following
this, the main units Of the Grand
Fleet will visit the United States,
where a joint naval review of ves-
sells flying the Union Jack and
Stars and Stripes will be held, prob
ably at New York.
Meanwhile. the Grand Fleet, COM
prising $50 vessels and 100000 men.
which had its haven at the Firth of
Forth. is being divided and station
ed at such ports as Devonport.
Pembroke. Portsmouth and Port
land. The Harwich patrol also is
being reduced.
Even after peace is signed Brit
ish squadrons will be stationed. as
at present, in the Mediterranean.
Baltic. Black and North Seas. to
make certain that sea rights are OBJ
served. There will be two or three
battle squadrons behind the Grand
Fleet. The latter will have as its
main unit five Dreadnoughts of the
Queen Elizabeth type and five of
the Royal Sovereign class.
The Mediterranean Squadron is
expected to consist of four vessels
Of the Iron Duke class and two of
the Centurion type.
Disposition of the British and
other allied fleets after peace, so
far as patrol work goes. is expected
to be in the hands of a commission
cooperating with the league of ma
tiOns
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
BRITISH DRAFT
LAWS OF AIR
Also Prepare Elaborate
Program for Interna-
tional Action.

London.-England is working out an
air program which will place her in
the front ranks in aviation.
Lord Weir. secretary of the air min
istry. outlines the scheme as follows:
Development of naviGational in
struction by sound and severe train
ing.
Creation of an energetic meteor
illogical service.
Adoption of improved system OF
wireless telephone and telegraph.
Marking of air routes. landing
places and airdomes so they will
be plainly visible by day and night.
State encouragement of private en-
terprise in the aviation field.
In furtherance of this program a
bill has been prepared for parliament.
Until it is adopted the field OF avia-
tion remains the monopoly of the gov
ernment War regulations still rule
the air.
Aside from the home program. ar
ticles have been drafted for submits
sion to an international convent
which it Is hoped will be called with
in four or five months and which will
adopt regulations for flying from one
country to another.
Lord Weir would have the gov
ernment acquire permanent control
of the military airdromes and lease
sheds to private operating COM
panies. charging a landing fee. This
would relieve private enterprise OF
the heavy charge of constructing
airdromes and keep aviation still
under the control of the govern
ment.
He would also have the govern
ment train and license pilots. that
public confidence may be secured
from the start in the safety of avia-
tion.
Where there was a field for air
service and private enterprise was
lacking. he would have the govern
ment prepared to install mail, ex-
nrnss and M ssnnpnr snrNica
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
FOIL U-B0ATS
BY FAKE STORY

London-Here is the story of the
greatest hoax the war produced.
1t freed the Straits of Dover and
half the English Channel of the sub
marines.
This is what happened:
Wreckage was washed up one
morning on the Danish coast. 1t ap-
parently was from British warship.
Amid the wreckage the first to find
the debris discovered a bundle of pa
pers, apparently from the captains
cabin. They were Charred, OIL
stained. water-soaked.
But the finder, looking them over.
read of new and wonderful subma-
rine barrage in the Straits of Dover
There were details of contact mines
and electrically operated devices cal
culated to be impregnable.
The finder showed German sympa-
thies by getting in touch at once
with German authorities and sold the
papers for $3.50.
The Hun ships thereafter kept away
from the Straits of Dover and went
around the north of Scotland
But the wreckage, the charred pa
pers, the pro-German finder. all were
a plant There was no such barrage
as was described and the Germans
were misled by a bluff.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Divorce Rumors Denied
By Former Royal Princes;
Fritz and Wife Like Doves

Berlin, March 22.-Divorce rumors.
Affecting both the. oldest and youngest
sons of the former Kaiser, were Of
ficially denied today by their friends
and the royal attorney. They declared
that divorces are against the Hohen-
zoliern creed.
The crown prince and his wife ARE
like doves" according to the secre-
tary of Crown Princess Cecilie. This
statement appeared to be substanti-
ated by the fact she has asked the
governments permission to go to Hol-
land with her three sons and join
her husband.
Reports that Prince Joachim was
seeking divorce were also denied
by his and Princess Marie's repre-
sentatives,
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
j. s. CAN LEAD
WORLD ON SEA
Chairman Hurley, of Ship
ping Board, Optimistic
Over Maritime Future.

Every nation in the world today
has a "teeming ambition to achieve
a higher maritime standing" said
Chairman Hurley. Of the United
States Shipping Board, last night, in
a report on observations on his re-
cent mission abroad.
In almost every country the de-
sire exists not only to replace war
losses, but to add new totals to be
used in the work of reconstruction
and in developing new foreign
trade" Hurley asserted.
Even Switzerland has not es-
capped this desire to acquire a mer-
Chant marine"
While all powers seem to be out To
replace their losses and attain a big
share Of the worlds trade, Hurley as
sured Americans that this nation is
potentially the greatest maritime
power" and possesses the greatest
shipbuilding instrumentalitles.
Summarized. Hurley reports the
shipping situation in this manner:
The future Is bright for those
AMERICANS who would follow the pro-
fessi51 Of tho sea.
The war has brought US into a high
place as a maritime power. l find the
people Of the world aroused to an in
tense interest and concern as to the
use we are to make Of this power.
In America you have heard much
about British competition. In Great
Britain I heard a great deal more
about American competition.
The truth is that our friends across
the water are for the first time i'm
many years entering upon a period OF
actual competition.
France is planning her first efforts
I'm modern times to secure a mer-
chant marine commensurate with her
foreign trade.
''It1ly's war losses equal more than
half her merchant fleet as 1t existed
prior to the outbreak of the war.
Italian officials are said to feel that
IL Is now very necessary to replace
the lost vessel.
Japan has developed great ship
building power. She is developing new
sources of steel supply IN China with
a view Of becoming less dependent
uron Europe and America for plates
1T is not saying too much to assert
that the handling Of the labor situa-
ton in any nation you may choose.
will determine that nations success
in shipbuilding and ship operating a
well as in every other material de-
partment Of her life.
In America there exists an idea
that our seamen's wages are higher
than those Of any other nation. It is
time for the public mind to be dis
abused Of this conception"
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
HOW TO ACQUIRE RaIa BEAUTY

You can ENJOY a delightful sham
poo with very little effort and for a
very trifinS cost, II you get from
your druggists a package of can
throx and dissolve a teaspoonfuI In
a cup Of not water. This makes a
full cup OF shampoo liquid. enough
so II is easy TO apply it to all the
hair instead OF just the top of the
head Your shampoo is now ready,
Just pour a little at a time on the
scalp and hair until both are en-
tfrely covered by the daintily per-
fumed preparation that Thoroughly
dissolves and removes every Bit of
dsndruff. excess oil and dirt. After
rtnsing the har dries quickly with
q runineSs that makes il seem
heavier than IL is, and takes on a
rich luster and a softness that
makes arranging it a pleasure.-ad.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Alleged Tobacco Thief
Held on Larceny Charge

Benjamin Wayne, colored, Ill r
street southwest, was arrested last
night on a warrant charging him with
grand larceny.
1t is alleged that Wayne. employed
as a porter by a wholesale tobacco
company. stole large quantities Of to-
bacco from his employer. Two coIored
men to whom he is said to have sold
the stolen tobacco were taken into
custody and later released.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
One Man Does Work of
Two With Spring Saw

With the aid Of a new saw, de-
scribed and illustrated in the Feb
ruary Popular Mechanics Magazine.
it is claimed that strong boy or
woman is able to cut more wood
than two experienced lumbermen
equipped with a standard Crosscut
saw. To operate, the saw is merely
drawn back and forth in the usual
manner. all Of the necessary pres
sure being exerted by the spring.
The entire contrivance weighs only
twelve pounds. It is especially suit
ed for the farmer who does not wish
to incur the expense of purchasing
a power outfit for cutting fuel wood.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
New Charge Brought
Against N. c. Couple
Found with Liquor

Pearl Floyd and Edward Jordan,
both Colored, of GreenborO. n. c.,
were arrested last night at Union
Station by Detectives Mullen and
O'Brien. on complaint of the Depart
ment of Justice. Charged with vio-
lating the interstate shipping laws.
the negroes are being held for the
Baltimore authorities.
When arrested, it is stated. they
were carrying four suitcases contain
ing tifty-siX quarts of liquor Tickets
in their possession for a nearby Vir-
ginia town We're considered enough
evidence that the men were in Wash
ington only temporarily to secure i'm
munity from Washington police on
charge of violating the bone-dry
law
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
DE VALERA WILL GET
BIG DUBLIN WELCOME
Expected to Deliver Message to
Irish People.

Dublin, March 22.-President de
Valera. Of the Irish Republic. is
coming here to deliver a message
to the Irish people. according to an
announcement made here by the
Sim Fein tonight.
De Valera will arrive on wednes-
day. according to the statement and
will be offered a national welcome
The lord mayor will receive him
at the gates of the city and will
escort him to the mansion house
where he will make his address.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Egyptian Situation
Appears Serious

London, March 22-The situation
In Egypt. where anti-British riots
have occurred. is extremely grave.
news agency dispatches reported to-
day.
General All~nby. conqueror Of the
Turkish armies in Asia Minor. has
been designated 70 assume full mill
tary ard civil authority.
Reinforcements are en- route to the
Cairo district from other garrisons
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
To the Wife of
One Who Drinks

II this should meet the eyes OF a
wife, mother or friend Of someone
addicted to drink. unable to overcome
this ruinous habit, she may obtain
Information of a method by which
legions of drinkers have been freed
from the curse quickly, easily, and
with delightful benefit In their health,
efficiency and happiness. This infor-
nation will be sent in plain en-
velope on request to Edw. ]. Woods.
DA-215, Station F, New York, N. Y.
Cut out and show others this adver-
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Navy Has Dirigible
For Overseas Flight

New York, March "A dirigible
airship capable of crossing the At
lantic is now in the possession of the
United States Navy. it was declared
today by Ensign Thomas McCTacken,
of Brooklyn, who returned recently
from overseas service. He was sent
home to prepare the airship for a
transatlantic flight
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Boy Suffers Fractured
Skull in Runaway

Nine months old Earl Mulligan es-
capped serious injury yesterday when
a horse which his mother. Mrs. Maud
hulliEan, FOTestville. Maryland. was
driving took fright at a push cart
near Thirteenth and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast and ran away.
Curtis Mulligan. his brother. four
years old, suffered a fractured skull
and was e ken to Emergency Hos
pital in a serious condition
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
TWO MEN ARRESTED
ON ROBBERY CHARGE
Alleged to Have Assaulted Store
keeper and Taken $500.

Two negroes, Benjamin Johnson,
IS, of Ala l. street southeast, and
Decatur r. Jackson, %. of lis Sew
enth street southeast, we're arrested
at the Twelfth street terminus of
the Washington and Old Dominion
last night as they stepped from a
train. and locked up at the First
precinct station house. charged with
attempted robbery and assault.
1t is alleged that the negroes en-
tered the store of Abraham Patton.
East Arlington, Va, and asked for
change for a IS bill.
One OF them struck him over the
head and demanded his money. In
the struggle, which ensued, Patton
was severely maltreated.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Thieves Snatch Pocketbook.

While at Fourteenth and MARYLAND
avenue northeast last night two young
cOlored men snatched from the hand
of Mrs Mabel c Dalamico, 1926 Sew
enth street northeast. a black leather
pocketbook containing s.. some
change and a door key, the police
TeOOrt
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Vimy Ridge Frances Gift
To Honor Canadian Dead

London. March "A news agency
announced today that it understands
the French governments will cede
Vlnly Ridge to Canada and that Bel
GUM will give Canada some land in
the city OF YpTes.
Presumably the proposed gifts are
due to the heroic part the Canadian
soldiers had in the battles of Ypres
ard Vimy Ridge.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Alas for DRY Law.

NorfoIk. Va, March 22-Rush or
ders for ice cream freezers are be-
ing sent manufacturers. Discover
ed only watery portion apple juice
win freeze; liquid remaining is
pure "applejack"
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Want "Fussins" Restricted.

Crhana, Ill, March 22.-Cniversity
of Illinois landladies. asserting that
steady daters" monopolize their par
lors, want fussing restrictions. Stu
dents are organizing to protest and
pray for spring weather.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
"Sold' Boston Commons Lot.

Boston. March 22.-Two enterpris-
ing Greeks sold" two Armenians a
site on Boston Commons. for a fruit
stand. The police explained to the
Armenians that the Commons was
not for sale. Goodbye, $685.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Fire DESTROYS u. S. Autos

Atlanta Ga, March 22--Ffre at
Camp Jesup, near here, today destroy
ed garage and between fifteen and
twenty automobiles owned by the gov
ernment- The cause of the fire is un-
known
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
ALEXANDRIA
THE HERALD BUREAU,
\. S. Doniphan,
Il King Street.


Alexandria, Va, March 22.-Be-
ginning Monday and continuing
throughout the remainder. of the
week the local chapter of the Red
Cross will inaugurate a campaign
for collection of discarded clothing
of all kinds. shoes included, for the
relief of the war sufferers of Eu-
rope. The allotment of the local
chapter is 5000 pounds. and an APP
peal Is made to all citizens to send
such articles during the coming
week to their headquarters at SOC
Prince street. In the event Of in
ability of persons to send their do
nations If they will telephone Swan
Brothers at 1873, their auto delivery
wagon will call and carry the cloth
ing to the headquarters of the local
chapter.
Many members of the Knights OF
Columbus and their friends will at
tend the ceremonies incident to the
dedication Of the new X. Of C. build
ing at Camp Humphreys at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Anna Campbell, whose hus-
band, Policeman Walker Campbell.
was shot and killed while in the
discharge of his duty, will receive
$4,000. under the provisions of the
wUrkmen's compensation act. The
first monthly instalment of $40 was
paid her today through Graham and
Ogden.
Mrs. Molly Lunsford, wife of
Charles D. Lunsford, this city, died
this morning at the residence of
her daughter. Mrs. Goldie Rippon,
1912 North Capitol street. Washing
ten, d. G. The body was brought
here and taken to the residence of
her daughter. Mrs. Ethel Baggett,
325 North Royal street, and her flu
neral will take place at . o'clock
Monday afternoon from her daugh-
ter's residence. and services will
be conducted by Rev. E. V. Reg
ester. d. D.. pastor of the NJ. L.
Church. South. Besides her husband,
she is survived by three daughters
and three sons.
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgil c.
Davis will be held at 12:45 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon at the residence of
LhTS. y. A. DAVIS, SJ Prince street,
and will be conducted by Rev. A. f.
Speilman. pastor of Trinity NJ. E
Church. The body will be shipped to
Leesburg. Va. for burial.
Three fires today brought out the
fire department. The first. shortly
after l o'clock. was caused by the
burning of a mattress in a house on
the south side of Franklin, between
Washington and Columbus streets;
the second shortly before o'clock
this morning. resulted in the destruc-
tion of a small frame tenement on
the east side of Fayette, between
Prince and Duke streets. and the
third, shortly after II o'clock. was
caused by the roof of the residence
Of Walter Langley, 106 North Fairfax
street, taking fire.
Mrs. Rose Hatton. 26 years old,
wife of Richard Hatton, of Potomac,
Alexandria County. died yesterday at
the Alexandria Hospital and her fu-
neral will take place at o'clock
Monday afternoon from her late res
idenCe
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

treasurer; Mrs. william K Petty. as
sistant treasurer; Mrs. Charles r.
Roberts. chairman Of the house COM
mtttee.
Rev. II. c. Armstrong, of Baltimore,
Nd, win preach the sermon tonight
In the Fifteenth Street Christian
Church, of which the Rev. Leslie L.
Bowers is pastor. This morning he
will preach on the subject, The
Crowd at the Door" The choir VIII
contribute special music at both serv-
Ices.
Lieut.. Herbert Haar. OF Nichols ave-
nue. southeast. has reached his home.
following many months In France
with the Engineer Corps of the army.
Lieut. Hasr, before entering the army.
was connected with the engineer de-
partrnent of the District government
he was also active In Southeast civic
affairs
The Church of the Nativity, at
fourteenth and A streets southeast
VIII conduct canvass OF its mem
oers this afternoon for the pur-
pose of raising funds for missions,
death benefits and general expenses
This morning a proclsms tion by the
bishop will be read.
The Sailors and Marine. Club
met last evening in the Grover
Cleveland School. when dancing was
enjoyed. A number have been add
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

ed TO the membership iIst dunn
the past week. and those in ohsrss
are hopeful that many more vii
take advantage Of the opportunity
to become members at an ssrIy
date The affairs are TO be b-ld
each week under the directiou Of
the District Community Center.
Mrs. Joseph J. Mundeli and Miss
Blanche Nundeil have gone 20 chi
caso. where they will be the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Rose.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

Mrs. Rose Hatton, 26 years old,
wife of Richard Hatton, of Potomac,
Alexandria County. died yesterday at
the Alexandria Hospital and her fu-
neral will take place at o'clock
Monday afternoon from her late res
idenCe.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

Many members of the Knights Of
Columbus and their friends will at
tend the ceremonies incident to the
dedication Of the new X of c. build
ing at Camp Humphreys at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-31
JOSLIN OBJECTS BEING JOSHED
 ABOUT BEARS

Falcon Joslin, president of the Der ing River Coal Company, who was credited with great scare when he recently discovered bear tracks close to their camp, near Katalla, comes back on his maligners in the follow ing interview:
 T had a fight once with bear with my fists one night in hotel in New York The bear charged and I struck at him but missed and hit the wall beside the bed. The bear got away, at least never saw him again after I walked up. I had to carry my hand in sling for two weeks. Ever since then I have had predjudice against fighting bears with my fists whether asleep or awake.
 "Of course I know there are some might good hunters like the great Roosevelt and George Hazelet who are said to be able to kill bear with LuclI IccIu, UuI Fc uOfCl CIAOo IL. am sure I'd feel more confidence in myself in meeting bear if have a rife. So when saw fresh bear tracks about five hundred yards from camp, I concluded to go back and get gun think I was justified in this, espec- ially as the tracks seemed to have been made by large and probably a very powerful bear. Also I had on snow shoes which I did not think would give me any advantage in a combat with bear nor be of much help in climbing a tree if the battle should go against me.
 Little did think that my prudence would be the subject of story in your excellent journal I did no trealize
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-31

the heroic bear sentiment now prevail ent I hereafter shall scorn to take a gun on bear hunt but try to bring in my bear alive, using only my bare hands,"
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-31

FOR sAlE-Mccarthy Greenhouse. Everything modern and up-to-date;
 doing fine business; will sell cheap if sold right away. Owner must leave for states. Wire or write MT. Norman A. Erickson, Box 383, Mo Carthy, Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-31

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