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Ff? MC. JOKES1 ASSUMES FUEL OSTIE MONDAY -?a Garfield Says Weaver Was Patriotic as A?rJ ministrator. Fuel Administrator Qarfleld has s lee-ted Frank O. Janes, wealthy borse owner of Memphis, to direct the mat ?getaent of the District of Columbia's fuel taffah-a. He wfll enter on hia duties on Monday morning, when the merging of the District fuel office with the Federal become? effective. sir. Jenes ia a dollar-a-year man. 1 He conferred yeeterday with John L. Weaver, whose r?signation, offered some time ago. was accepted yester day by the Federal Administrator. Mr. Jona? atated that the office? nf the District ?administration would he maintained Cor a time in the Wood ward Building. He explained that, (?esloes supervising the local affairs. Me would have other duties in the Kaders! Administration, and It would l*e necessary for him to maintain ait .?fltce at the Federal Building as well. The following letter, dated Jun? S was sent by Fuel Administrator Gai tleld la Mr. Waavar: r.arSald ta ?rarer. "I have carefully considered your recant recommend.uion with respect to the future handling of the fuel re luiremenu of tbe District of Colum bia, and have approved the adoption ?sf your general plan, with auch sli.it** inodifltiations as may be necessary to ?-ontorm to our arrangements here, ? aa? only aorry that this eourse in volves the aoreptance of your resigna tion as Federal Fuel Adnnni.ir a tor tor tbe District of Columbia, ten let-ad in your letter of June SB. While this appears to be a necessary featute of ?he proposed arrangement, we shall want to feel tre? to call upon 3 ou from time to time for aid and aiuist ance in an advisory capacity, and to avail ourselves of your knowl??<l?,e of ?*onditions and of the duties 01 vom off Ica "In the meantime. I desire to ex prese my deep appreciation of the loyal and patriotic servic-s rendered by von during the difficult conditions nf the past winter, and of your untiring ?-.'forts to serve the best interests of ?he -people of the District and of this ? ?ministration." BOY BITTEN BT DOG. '1??'??'? Humphries. ? -5-year-old b-o> ini with hi? parent? at im ??Jine ...th street northwest, was bitten on >e hand .na boa?, bT ?og own(,d r.?? father, at noon yesterday. He ? -s taken to the Emerge-ncv- Hosnltal '? wound? are not serious. Tbe arrow indicates ??-here American troops wiped out a force of l t.^00 Germans m-nth of Torcy, killing 700 of them, and captured an im portant enei.-:, stri ? ih old. DEAF MUTE ?ASKS DANIELS FOR PLACE IN NAVAL SERVICE - The first deaf mute to apply for military ?t?rrica since the United States as*:unud the task of making the world safe for democracy made personal application yesterday to Secretary Daniele for enlistment in the navy. The conversation was carried on by pad and pencil. The Secretary was so deeply interested in the silent conference that em ad miral was allowed to cool his heels in the background while pencils fsirly flew sjsjpsjsjsj icores and scores <>f sheets of paper. "I want to fight the Germans." wrote W. H. Chambers, formerly of Mr. Daniel's home town of Raleigh, N. C, but now a member of the fac ; ulty of the Tennessee -School for Deaf and Dumb, at Knoxvllle. 11.1?. II Ik h Reca-ntmeadatf-atas. ? The mu'r was armed with a -djosjen letters >f re commendation from prom |li?t North Carolinians and Tenres seans. Governor Thomas W. Bickett. ??f North Carolina, wrote Secretary ; Daniels: ? Hirt (Chambers*) character and pa ll riot ism are 100 per cent perfect." | It was suggested to chambers Uiat I he ould do bis bit by taicin? a Civil ?" Service job. "I want to get into your depart ment, the navy," the mule wrote, aa with a shrug of his shoulders and a 813 7th St N.W. Look far the Optical Store With Ae White Front. A Great 3EM0i.STRAT.0l to Introduce i .ERWNQPTiCA. ?C ] BIG SPECIAL OFFER %?j GOLD-FILLED GLASSE Beginning Tomorrow, 8:00 A. W? Monday, July 1st. WHAT YOU GET FOR A gold-filled frame, with ooeye a . Famous Clero Lenses, perfectly ?-? fitted to your face. Any style you L> > desire?reading or distance glass es that will serve you for years. Protection and rest for tired, strained eyes. Freedom from head ache and eye pains that come from defective vision. This is real satis faction. You'll get all of this and save a nice sum of money. Are You Troubled with Your Eye?? Have you been disappointed? Do not despair. Come lo us. This is a bona fide advertising sale to introduce the Berman Optical Co. The opportunity of a lifetime. Every pair of glasses at $1.00 guaranteed to give satisfaction. Lenses exchanged free of charge. Come early in the day and, early in the week. Dr. L. Berman and his expert opticians are ready to wait on you. LOWEST PRICES FOR PRESCRIPTION AND BIFOCAL LENSES DURING THIS SALE. Ocaliat?' PfB-amptiM? far Glauei Accurately Fitteti. Be Sure You Go Into BERMAN'S. ?Don't Mistake the Addres?? 813 7th St. N. W. orruMT?-: i?m?.'s palaci: BERMAN OPTICAL CO. Optometrists and Opticians. wry face he registered a strong tas taste for bomb-proof jobs "But the Iiw prevent.* me from using anybody here except enllsied men." Mr. Daniels wroU. "I'll enlist." the pencil flashed aero.-..-? th? pad, as a broad ?mile spread over Chambers' face. K-M'i'i >ssing admiration for the mute's patriotic spirit and sy.npatny for his affliction, the Secretary re luctantly Informed hi?* visitor that the i;iv> icsulatioiis would not permit his ; acceptance. I "A sailor must hear as well as see | the enemy," he wrote. ! "But I can see well cnou*-'h to make I up for my lack of hearing."' the mute ' argued, pointing with both hands to hid stron-t. sharp -ryes. Mr. Daniels warmly commended Chumb?is for his patriotism and as sured him that he would help him , In every way to get into some branch j of government service where he Is 'qualified to do his bit "? deaf person always Is handi i apped,"* the mute confided to Mr. Dsnieis' private secretary, as they . left the office, the Secretary's saint. 1 conveying a cordial "goodbye." ! Chambers renewed his efforts to ep ? list for active service in tiie office of j the Secretary of War. He was told | that an opportunity for Important service might be found in the-division ! having charge of reclamation work ?among the returned wounded snd maimed soldiers. I ?arg e numbers < f soldiers have their hearing? and speech impaired by shell shock, an I a train-t-d teacher of mutes should be, able to render invaluable aid In flt tint* for future life work some of these afflicted heroes. Will Try IteelsniutloM Werk. The mute will present his applica tion to Col. Frank Billings, in chatv ? of this work, next week. I Chambers Is highly educated and an ? athlete of renown. He was graduati .1 ? from Gallaudet College, In Waaiiln-; ? ton, and taught at the North Caro : lina State School for Deaf and Dumb ? before ffoing to Tennessee. He won many athletic honors at college and 'also ia amateur circle? of Hal?is ? * and Knoxvllle. In a field meet : f?;w years ago li? ran ICO >ards in ten f-e rends. ; 25,000 TO BE SPENT ON LYCEUM THEATER Tra A Miller, of New York, man a?er of the "Million Dollar Dolls'" [company on the Columbia burlesque circuit Jast season, arrhrcd in Wash ington yesterday to supervise the r-novation of the Lyceum Theater, ? preparatory to its opening as a ".second wheel" house early in Au giist. .Mr. Miller will authorize the ex ?iditure of 121,004 in improvement?, t the Lyceum. New seats will be ?-tailed, boxes frescoed, and ad : onal seating space provided. The ..yreuni will retain the same name under the new management. This will be the first show house , io open in Washington under the M-tnagfmonts of the American cir cuit of the Columbia Amusement ' 'ompany. It will be a link in a chain of thirty-four theaters in as many large cities in the United ? States. Mr. Miller will return to New f York shortly to prepare for the | launching of the second edition of l the "Million Dollar Doll?.*' He has j written the book for next year, [which ?natures Ede Mae, the Cali fornia prima donna, in the leading role. RED CROSS ASKS FOR YOUNG WOMEN NURSES Young women of the District were {appealed to yesterday by the Red j Cross to enter a training school and learn the essentials of nursing for war service. Evening classes for beginners are held at the Red Cross Teaching Center. 1413 Q ?treet northwest, and certificates will be issue.?] to students completing: tbe prescribed courses. Applicants for foreign service In the Red Croe? nursing must have completed the first aid coarse and the one in home nursing, it was announced. 0. B. KENT LEAVES SHIP ? BOARD TO ENTER LAW j Otl? B. Kent, attorn?, and examiner for the United Statee chipping Board. I ha? resigned, to take effect tomorrow. ? Mr. Kent will enter the private pr&c tioe of law. with offices in New Tork and Washlneton. Mr. Kent has been with the board practically slnoe ita organization, and haa had * varied experience la Its ?ervice. He established at Hampton Road? the bunkering; system whereby the contreation of vessels durine the past winter was relieved. Mr. Kent Is a graduate of George town Fniverelty, George Washington Unlveralty and the Catholic Unlver?|ty. He will be aasociated in admiralty matters with Messrs. Duncan and Mount, of New Tork City. IRISH TENOR'S SON BITTEN. Cyril McCormack Injured While Rescuing Pel Dog. Stamford. Conn.. June ?9.?Seising a large Atrod?i? to loosen it? hold on th? thrc-*t of hi* p*t dear, Cyril Mcl'om.-.k, the 11-year-oM ?oa of Jolia *. I'orniack, the notad mnger. ?m -.adir bitten on th? arm today at Collender** Polat. Ttaa wound I v.ae ??t.?terixed. TOBES ISSUE CAUSES YETO OF P. 0. BILL ExtKutive Follows Burleson Arguments in Giving Reasons. By vetoing the poatofflce appropria tion bill,- which made provision for the continued service ot the postoffice pneumatic tabes In postal delivery in the cities of New York. Brooklyn. Chi cago, Boston, St. touts and Philadel phia, President Wilson brought to an ?nd the lona ficht against the tubes. which will now go out of service Automobiles will take the place of tlie tubes In the cities named. The House sustained ?he veto by .he vote of 187 to I1-. and within a few ? ? menta after taking this action raeaed a new bill In which the appro ? ? m tlon intended for the* tube service is eliminated. The bill was then hurried to the Henate, where, after a brief statement iiy Senator Bankhead, chairman of the Postoffice Committee, It was pac :r<l without opposition. Burle???. FoBght Tabla, Postmaster ?General "?.ineaon Ina? fought the tubas through three sea slons ot Congress, but the representa tives from the cities In which tbe tubes are uaed have al way? been able to muster enough vote? co defeat the Postmaster General's recommenda tions. Tills year the House refused to make an appropriation for the lui??.?, but tbe Senate amended the bill to cont?nue tbe tube aervlce' and the House, by a majority of one vote, ac cepted the Senate's amendment Fri day. At that time-. Chairman Moon, of the House Poetofflce Committee, made the prediction that the bill would be vetoed because it contained this provision. Notwithstanding thl? prophecy, the veto of the President came as a surprise. Tbe bill did not reach him until after noon and barely more than two hours elspsed from the time of It? delivery at the White House until It was brought back to the House by a meseengcr from the President, who announced that the bill had met with his disap proval. Heaaaaa Far Vete. The President*? rea?on? for dis approving the further use of the tubes followed very closely the recommendation? made by Post maeter Burleson In hia annual re ports and In hi? statements to com mittees of Congres?. In the main they are that the tube? are unre liable, that th? service Is subject to frequent breakdowns resulting in loss of mall, and that closer <*on nectlons with mall train? may be made by the use of automobiles. The President says that he was guided | by report? of postal expert? who have reported adversely on the tube service. Prevent raaaage Over Vet?. When the message had been read t.? the House. Representative Steen ? raea, ?if Minnesota, moved that the Iblll become ? law. despite the dis approvai of the President. On this [ vote thirteen Demo?*rats, all but two : of whom were from New York, ! ninety-eight Republicans, and Lon don. So?*ialist. voted "aye." TUBES VOTE TALLY IN HOUSE ACCURATE Incorrect Report Rectified That Clerks Made Error. Oii??nal announcement by the tally Orle of the vote in the House Thurs day on the pneumatic postal tub*-.?, provision in the postoffice appropria tion bin. proved that the original ? ount of vote.? by the clerk? waa <3or rcct. It developed at the Capitol yes terday. There waa confusion In the ! minds of many menuets of the House on Friday as to the result of the pre vious day's voting, but this v.-as cleared away by the statement that the vote stood as originally announced. 160 for the adoption of ihe conference report, which recommended retention of the tubes, and 119 against the prop osition. It was erroneously reported Friday that the tally clerk of the House put the "aye" vote of Representative Rose | of Pennsylvania in the wrong column I Thl? was disproved on the examina tion of the tally sheet. There were no changes at all in the official record of the vote as original ly made, officials of the House de clared yesterday. Representative Moore yesterday de nied that he made any statement re flecting on the integrity of the clerks with reference to the vote. During the fin?l disposition of the matter in the Houae Representative Kitchln declared that he had person ally examined the tally sheet and knew that the original record wa? correct, notwithstanding hi? hope thnt the result might have been otherwise. Murderer Refuse? Pardon. Pari?, June ?.-? murderer named % ander Massen haa been guillotined after refusing m reprieve granted bv President Poincar?, saying ha desireii to expiate his crime. D. ROSENTHAL ?. W. Cor? 900 M ?St N. W. He tBJM Yea Ce te Right < urn- r My Location Makes It Poi?.L>.e to Sell MEN'S AND WOMEN'S Stylish Clothe* SUMMER RATES Roam, with Ortnchcd Bath, ?I.SO Ip. ft ?a-a?? with FHvale Rath, tn G?. Club Bnakbat, IBM? d'Hate Dinner. HUNS TRY TO STIR MOLT IN MOROCCO "8,000,000 Allies Captur ed in Fran.ce," -Says Proclamation. Madrid, June 28.?"The unconquer able Oerroan soldiers are dally ad vancing Into France, overwhelming everywhere the American and allied ?oldlers.' This is the sort of news which Is being spread throughout northern Africa by Hun propagandists, in an effort to get the tribes to rise against the French and Italians. A proclamation attributed to tbe handlt Ralsull Is being scattered broadcast throughout Morocco. ? oepy of It haa been published here by the Sol, which considers a German spy in ?pain to ba the real author. Tbe proclamation reads In pert: "Arise, servants of ?Jod, and drive the French and English dogs from your country. Tbe (Jerman, Austrian. Turk aad Bulger soldiers (may GoJ grant them victory!? have captured more than 8.000,000 prisoner? and 70,000 ? big gun?. I "They advance continually Into French territory, overwheliiilne French, English and American sol diers. Today Germany (may Goo give her victory!) haa built a mag nificent cannon which sballa Paris day and niant. Tbe terrorised Paris ians are fleeing in throngs. "Arise, people of Maghreb! France can no longer defend herself against the courage of the noble German sol diers- How oa? YOU longer support the yoke of tbeae French cure?" The object of the HT!K intrigue is to ?tir up a revolt throughout north Africa, and Spain, which controls part of Morocco, la a? seriously con cerned over it? outcome me are t be alijes. A? yet, however, there have been only isolated cases of murder. PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS LABOR SHORTAGE Declaring that *o ptr cent of Its peac? tim? employee have resigned to enter other branch?:? of the gov ernment ?erv.ee. the Public Library yesterday appealed to citizens to co? operate t* the fullest extent with the library's new employee to ren der the maximum service. The library states that larger crowds have been attracted to the library by the war addition to Washington's population, and that the resources of the institution are taxed to meet all ne-?d*. The fol lowing schedule for summer clos ing waa announced: During July, August and Septem ber/ the central building of the li brary will close on Saturdays at t p. m. On other week days, the li brary will be open at the usual hour??, 9 a. m. to * p. m. The library in ordinarily open on Sunday* from 3 to 9 p. tu. and on moat holiday*, the usual week-day hours. On July A, ?nnd on Sunday, July 7r however, the central library will be closed. The TaHoma Perk branch is open! .very week day from 2 to 9 p. m. It ii?* regularly closed on Sunday? und will be closed on July 4. Sale White Wash SKIRTS A rousing sale of 500 White Gabardine Wash Skirt?, made of trie material that is generally put m $5 and $6 skirt?. Highly tailored garments, these, in sizes from 24 to 30. Extra sizes, $3.49. Waists Georgette and Crepe de Chine Oalaty Crepe me Chlac. (.?-?raeltr ami VaUe ?iliii that ha?* attraarted the atte??!?? at Ii? ? dr.*? ?( ?h***?-r? I? ?he laat teta imye?all mnrkfd a( l?Nr?. which ta??re raaetaat ar mami etti *?l?-k ?ale?. ?,w ?hnba?? ?chr?ii-a ? ad heat qaality aatotiab. 1 Pretty Tub Skirts $1.98 REDUCED_ I A wonderful coll ction of itnart Tub Skirt?, of rep, P. K. aatl gabardine, in white. They are tpeeitlly reduced for this weeVt selling, and one will find many new and striking* ?ty"e idea?, as well at exceptional values in materials. 736 Seventh--Near ? Street N. W. v WAS HINGTONI AN LAUDS; RED CROSS results; Vivian O. Hill, in France. Writ? to Chairman Here. Regret that he was not able to he bere to take an active part la the Red Cross last drive I? ex pressed by Vivian O. Hill, of Wash ington, now with Persblng'? force? In France, in a letter to Henry B. F. Macfarland. chairman of the war fund of 1?18. "It would have afforded me great pleasure to have assisted you In every possible way." write Mr. Hill from France. "Permit me to express my appreciation of the fine work l>eing done by the American Red fro??, as I had an insight into the vork being done while a patient racantly in a b??e hospital." In view of the fact that the firet payment on the pledge? made In the t**cent drive i? due July 1. Inquir ?as are coming as to where the pledges should b? piM. Therefore announcement Is made that while ? new pledgee ?should be sent to Chalr ! man Macfarland at his office In the I Evans Building, payment on pledges ? should be scat to the war fund 1 cashier, C- H. Rudolph, president. Second National Bank. LESS "EATS" PARCELS TO YANKS, P. 0. ASKS Relatives and friands of soldiers in American training camps were asked ' acain by officials of the PostoA.ce .De partment yesterday to cut down the number of package-s of "eats** sent to the men. Hundreds of packages are received I dally at postofflces near military sta t lions which cannot be d?! ne red, due ?o ! faculty address or bad condition. It whs stated. | 'The mailing of such edibles ?s un derstood to be contrary to the wishes of the military* a* :hor;ties. who have found It necessary in many -r-ases to withhold delivery In order to safe guard the health of tb? soldiers," a ? statement by officials declarad. RECREATION LEAGUE FOR WORKERS HERE War Camp Community Service Open to Government Employe?. "Tha Oovarnment Recreation Lea?!?** ' rnade Ite bow to Washington reate* - day nnder th? direction of Mai. George P. Ahem, secretary ?ef th*? War Caliere. It waa organi rod at a meeting of a special committee tn the Wilson Normal School Tha red** night. All department? ot the government ?re expected to take an active part m the work of tlie league, which is **? ?.ended to provide recreation aad aiouMiifat tor ginertuneot workers. The league proposes to orgamai and .lom?te aaao-Ptations of ?employes for the purpose ot bringing theni In t-t-Hirh with reicraation faciltiea provided *r the War Camp Community l?er?ic* the community centers, churches and other organisations, and to help them to engage In social enterpnse? of their own. Seventh & Eye Streets House & Herrmann ! ?t* * j bye Streets Cloted AH Day July Fourth, ?ind Dunn?, Jar? aad Aufnst r Satwday. Cloted All Day Other Days at ? YOU can be absolutely sure that what you buy here?and what you pay for it?will prove entirely satisfactory. Our first care is quality; and we limit our stock to makes we can guarantee. Our idea of right price is the lowest price that can be consistently asked. We strive in every way to make this the store of greatest advantage. Four-Piece Period Design?In Two Finishes Handsome Queen Anne model?moat carefully made; with dustproof bottoms in the cases, and careful finish throughout. Consisti of four pieces?Buffet, with mirror; China Case, with center door and lattice paneled ends; Side Table, with drawer; Table. 48-inch round top. extensible to 6 feet; five-leg pattern. Choice of either Mahogany finish or American Walnut. Mahogany Finish $150 American Walnut $155 Buy! First at a patriotic duty?and in support of the boy* "over there." But rreraember alao, they are a splen did in*restnient so Keep od Baying. Rocker Mahogany- finish frame; stronfi uphol stered spring trat; ?rat and hack covered with effective striped vclour. A Rocker for service as well ?? ap pearance. SP-W $10.00 THE "SELLERS" KJTCHEN CABINET It is the most practical of any Kitchen Cabinet?lias the greatest number of new and desirable features of them all. You cannot think of a con venience that is not provided; and it will thow you many that are not to be found in any other Kitchen Cabinet Strongly made; nicely finished. We control the "Sellers Cabinet for Washington?and you'll find all the various mod el? popularly; priced. We Can Recommend Alaska Refrigerators That's why wc feature them in our stock. There's never any chance for a dissatisfied cus tomer when it's an Alaska. We can guarantee them to the limit, Vfost scientific in construction; most thorough in tlifiish; mott practical in sizes an. ersten. We show a complete line? with galvani ?ed. enamel aad por tela i-lined provision chamber. All family tire??and at attrat tive j prices.