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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-20

States and as Chicago Democrat
who believes in the upbuilding of the
Democratic party, am against the
work of newspapers that are trying
to tear down the work accomplished
by a constructive Democratic presi-
dent"
. John F. Traeger, city controller,
one of the wheelhorses of the H.-H.
organization, said:
''The Hearst people asked me to
commit myself to their policy on the
Panama question. l told them 1
could not do it. l told them l am
with the president and that believe
President Wilson is one of the great
est presidents the United States has
ever had.
Il have not made any study of the
Panama tolls question. l don't know
whether special privilege interests
would be benefited by tolls exemp-
ton. But nothing has been called to
my attention that would throw the
slightest suspicion on the action of
Presindent Wilson and the Democrats
who supported him in compelling all
users of the canal to pay tolls"
Traeger said he did not want to be
quoted. The Day Book reporter said:
I'VE are not asking you to knock
anybody. What we want to know is
whether you have seen anything
wrong in Wilson's policies"
Traeger said: You can quote me
as strong for Wilson and all his poll
cies. He is the greatest Democrat
since Thomas Jefferson"
Sheriff Michael thinner refused to
be quoted as criticising any news
papers or individuals who are oppos-
ing Wilson. You can say positively,
however, that am with the national
party in its policy said thinner "If
there is any principle the Democratic
party has announced as fundamental
it is that the government shall not
give special privileges to any private
Sr,A- -, 4. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
DR.. CARREL IN CHARGE.
Rockefeller Scientist CONDUCTING
Army HOSPITAL in France.

PARIS August "a. 4:30 s.m.-p =
Alexis carrel of the Rockefeller Insti-
tute for Medical Research of New
York was about to leave for the United
States. but at the outbreak of war he
Cancelled his departure and is now in
charge of big hospital where the
French wounded are treated Writing
TO friend of the war, he says
FRANCE has been transformed in
miraculous. fashion. individuals them
serves have changed. could never
nave believed it had I not seen with my
own eyes. Most perfect order prevails
and enthusiasm grows daily. I am
more and more convinced that the men
are animated with that spirit that can
never be vanquished. / am seeking
men ready literally to give their blood
for TRANSMISSION to wounded soldiers.
Already ] have found q doctor and an
attorney and hope soon to have several
Others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
MANY hit THE TRAIL
Despite Weather More Than One
Hundred Go on Hike

Despite the warm weather yesterday.
about 12o ''wanderlusters' hit the trail
under the guidance of Wells W. Cooke.
1t is planned to walk again Wednesday
night. although arrangements, for this
outing have not been completed.
In a letter to The Star today one of
the mixers described the trip yesterday
afternoon as follows:
THE walk led from the Chain bridge
station Of the Glen Echo car line. north
across number of ravines and over and
under many fences until the reservoir
was reached. After this beautiful artl-
fetal lake was encircled and half of the
crowd had lost their sense of direction.
we were shown where Little Falls brook
loses itself in a deep well, some fifty or
more feet down Crossing the, crown OF
the, hill and coming into the valley sew
eral hundred feet distant we reached the
point where the brook comes into day
light once more. One can look up the
tunnel and see the water at the other
end where it falls into the well. one
young man, of Ee1turesome turn Oh
mind. became SO interested in an evident
attempt to investigate the source OF sup
ply that he took an unexpected dip. to
the amusement of the crowd, though to
his own discontinue. The lovers OF the
camera were on every hand ana the
scenery lent abundant opportunities Tor
souvenirs of this character. The walk
was continued down Little Fails brook
and on to the canal. a short distance
down the towpath and thence up the
hill to the cars for home Frequent stops
were made for the study OF the pirds
and plants Several of the old regulars.
returning from their vacations, rejoined
the party. among whom was Ewing sum
mers. A cordial invitation is extended to
the other absentees when they return to
the CITY,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
German Kindness.
IN the Springfield Union

From the Springfield Union.
So much of the news that is drib-
bling in from war-torn Europe Is
either hostile or damaging to the Ger
man side in the great conflict of ma
tions that it is distinctly pleasure
apart from the special interest of the
American people in this particular
case, to call attention to the hospitable
attitude of the people of Berlin to-
ward stranded American tourists
There was a meeting a few days ago
in Berlin Of about 500 Americans,
mostly tourists without funds or
means Of obtaining satisfactory food
and accommodations. to talk over plans
for mutual relief. While the meet
Ing was in progress a message was
received from the mayor of Berlin
that his home would provide accom-
mediation for three OF the stranded
tourists and from many other residents
Of Berlin similar offers were received.
In the face of earlier reports of Ger
man incivility and rudeness to Ameri-
cans this authentic report of unexpect-
ed grace and hospitality will throw a
new light on the German attitude
toward our fellow-countrymen ma
rooned in the land of the kaiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
MORE WASH|NCTON|ANS
REPORTED SAFE ABROAD
7. G. Sherman Among Those Not
Heretofore Heard From Since
War Broke Out.

Among travellers from the National
Capital in Europe not heretofore heard
from by relatives and friends are Mr..
and Mrs. Evan Stotsenberg Stokes and
their daughter. who are at the hotel Des
Colonies Paris. This information is
contained in a letter received by
friends in this city recently from the
French capital. The party was en-
route to America from Peking, China.
when the war broke out.
Mrs. William A. Hammond. widow of
Surgeon General Hammond. who was in
Paris and Germany during July. has
sailed for this country in company with
her brother. DR.. Chaplin. on the steam
ship Royal George, bound for Montreal.
Rev. E. f. Stetson, rector of St Mark 8
Episcopal parish of this city. who was
caught in Europe at the outbreak of hos
tilities, writes that he is safe and well
in Venice and hopes to return to his home
in September.
Dr. and Mrs Charles W. Richardson,
who were announced some Gays ago as
being safe in London at the outbreak of
hostilities. arrived in Washington last
evening, and are at their country home
on Grant road, D. c. They landed on the
American ship ST. Louis. Among fellow
and three children of Commander Leigh
Palmer. naval aid at the White House
during President Tafts administration.
. G. M. Oyster in New York.
George NJ Oyster of Washington,
whose safety was announced by cable
gram some time since, reached New
York yesterday on the Cameronia.
The arrival of Miss Muller and Miss
Reilly of Washington at the Hotel
Regina from Geneva, Switzerland, is
noted in the Paris edition of the New
York Herald of July 81, which has just
reached this country. =. <te
On the same date W. Brown of this
city was announced as being at the Hotel
Edouard VII, Paris. and Mrs Riggs of
Washington at Caux. Switzerland.
1t has been learned that Mrs. Rather
inc Woods, resident of the National
Capital, was at the Hotel Tremoille in
Paris as lately as July 80.
Thomas G. Sherman. law officer of the
Department OF Agriculture. has cabled
the department that he was sailing on
the st. Paul from Southampton. Mr.
Sherman's, whereabouts in Europe had
been mystery until the receipt Of this
message.
Rev c. Ernest Smith, rector Of St
Thomas Episcopal Church. is now in
London. He left New York July 81 or
the st. Louis and learned of the state OF
war by wireless when three days out.
DR.. Smith says that London is now COM
paratively quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
HOPELESS DEADLOCK
ON FOOT BALL GAME
Unless Authorities Intervene
West Point and Annapolis
May Not Meet.

Unless the Secretaries of War and
Navy interfere and direct otherwise,
there will be no foot ball game between
the teams of the Military and Naval
academies this year. and possibly for
two OF three years to come. The ath-
letic committees of the two academies
are hopelessly deadlocked over the place
for holding this years contest. and as
neither side will yield. it has been prac-
tically decided to call off the game for
1914. Last years game was played in
New York city at the instance of the
Army team, and it was understood that
the naval team would be allowed to
designate the place for the game this
year. The Navy favored Philadelphia
as the place for the game. but the Army
declined to play there on account or
previous unpleasant experiences in the
Quaker city. No objection was offered
to the suggestion of Washington city,
however, and the Navy people organized
a movement to have the game here this
fall.
A bill was introduced in Congress
authorizing the use of the polo field in
Potomac Park near the Pennsylvania
railroad embankment for the game.
and the proposition was Endorsed by
Secretary Garrison and Gen. Kingman.
chief of engineers. who have jurisdic-
ton over the park. Pending final ac-
ton on the bill considerable opposition
arose in Congress against such use of
public grounds and the proposed legis-
lation has been practically abandoned.
Negotiations also were entered into
for the enlargement of the seating ca
pacity of the American League base
ball park here to meet the demands OF
the foot ball game. but they came TO
naught because the athletic committees
would not guarantee that more than
one game would be held there.
Not being able to make other salts
factory arrangements for holding the
game here, and being opposed to going
to New York again this year, the naval
committee has notified the army COM
mittee that unless Philadelphia was
chosen as the place for the game it
might as we'll be called off. The army
Committee adhered to its decision not to
play in Philadelphia. and all arrange
ments for a game this year have been
dropped entirely. Although the Secre-
taries of War and Navy have no at
firmative authority in the matter Of
sports at the academies, they being IN
the hands of the students alone. it is ad-
mitted that if the heads of the two de-
partments made direct suggestion that
the game be played at a certain place,
II is more than likely that their wishes
would be respected by the athletic COM
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
REV. RICHARD SCHMIDT
NOT YET HEARD FROM
Pastor of Zion V Lutheran Church
Went to Prussia With Wife
Two. Months Ago.

Rev. Richard Schmidt. pastor of Zion
Lutheran Church, at, 9Th and P streets
northwest. and Mrs. Schmidt went to
Prussia about two months ago to spend
the summer at their old home, and up to
date nothing has been heard of them by
friends here.
Rev. Mr.. Schmidt came to this coun-
try when about six years old, and just
before leaving for the fatherland told
friends here that thirty years had elaps-
ed since he left there.
1t is thought that as the pastor is
of German parentage and now. of active
military service age, he may have
been impressed in the German army.
but this could hardly be true. it was
explained at the State Department to-
day. as there is a naturalization treaty
between this country and Germany
which would preclude any such action
by the German commanders.
Inquiry among members of Zion
Church today ELECTED statements that
no one knows. what place the pastor
and his wife had reached in Germany
before hostilities began. 1t Is Under
stood that Rev. MIR. Schmidt desired
to visit Koenigsberg first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
MAIL FOR EUROPE.
Several Shipments to Be Made in
Next Few DAYS.

Several shipments Of mail from this
country to the nations of Europe which
are engaged in hostilities are to be made
by the Post Office Department within the
next few days. Germany at the outset
of the fray stated that only German mail
would be handled by that government
but cablegram just received states that
she will also handle mail for Austria
Hungary. 1t is expected that most of
the mail for Austria will be sent through
Germany. while that for Hungary will be
sent across the Italian border.
The New Amsterdam of the Holland
American line. neutral ship, is to sail
for Rotterdam, from which point Ger
many is receiving its mail from across
the seas at l o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Antilles of the Southern Pacific line
is expected to leave for Genoa late this
afternoon. Wednesday afternoon the St.
Louis of the American line plans to leave
with European mall, except for Germany
and Austria-Hungary. 1t is scheduled
to go to Liverpool. The France of the
French line may also sail Wednesday
with mail for southern Europe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
BRITAIN AND FRANCE
REOPEN EMBASSIES
Business at Each Had Been Sus-
pended Following Declaration
of War.

I The embassies heretofore closed of
two of the nations engaged in the
great European war have been re-
Kingdom.
Sir Cecil Spring Rice, British am
bassador to the United States, reached
Washington yesterday afternoon. He
left Liverpool on the American liner
st. Louis August Is.
NJ. Jusserand, the French ambassa-
DOR also arrived in the city yesterday.
He was fellow-voyager with Sir
Cecil Spring Rice. Both diplomats, it
is said, travelled under assumed names,
but were recognized by fellow -passen-
gers. The st. Louis brought 800 more
passengers than the law allows.
Experience Discomforts.
The voyage across the Atlantic, it is
stated, was not of the most comfortable,
accommodations being at premium. NJ.
Jusserand was compelled 10 share a
stateroom with three other passengers.
and the cabin being directly adjoining
one of the tunnels. its temperature re-
manned near the century mark most of
the time.
A year ago Ambassador Spring Rice
was in poor health and for many months
following an operation was obliged to ex-
ercise the utmost care. He is now look
ing better than at any time since he
came to Washington as ambassador. and
said yesterday that before he left Eng
land his doctor had passed him as per-
fectly fit. During the diplomatic crisis
the ambassador was called to duty at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
Cotton Warehouse Bill Amended.

Proposed government license of canned
salmon warehouses was accepted by the
Senate today by vote of IS to "a, in
an amendment to the bill to license cot
ton warehouses under regulation of the
Department of Agriculture.
AS now amended the bill would pro-
vide also for government inspection of
and certifcation of deposits on cotton
tobacco. naval stores and canned SAL
mon warehouses. Amendments pend
ing and under discussion would include
grain warehouses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
District Bills Are DELAYED.

Consideration of the Union station
plaza bill and of the ALLEY BILL which
Mrs. woodrow Wilson was so much in
terested in. was delayed this afternoon
because the House could not find
quorum. Shortly after the House con-
vened. the House voted on one of the
to the Ferris water power
bill. it being disclosed that there were
twenty-nine less than quorum.
Speaker Clark Immediately issued writs
for the arrest of all absentees. but
at late hour today the House still
lacked two of a quorum. The Union
station plaza bill could have been pass
ed in less than an hour. it was esti-
mated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
THREATS FOR BELGIUM.
German Paper Says She Will Rue
." the Present Days. .,

LONDON, August "a 4:22 p.m).-The
London newspapers today quote the
German newspaper Tageiche Runds-
chau as declaring that Belgium bitter
ly will rue the day she dared to oppose
her mighty neighbor.
Great Britain also. the German news
paper says, will pay dearly for her in
reference in this war by seeing the
permanent establishment of German
naval base on the coast ,of Belgium.
The Pan-Germanic organs declare
that the portions of Belgium now over
run by the German army will be per
manently incorporated in the German
empire. !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
MISS SMITH OUT OF HOSPITAL
President Wilson's Cousin Recover
ing from Attack of Appendicitis. !.

Miss Mary Smith. President Wilson,
cousin, was removed today from the
naval hospital to the White House.
where she is expected to remain. some
time Miss Smith was operated upop for
appendicitis some time ago and has been
improving rapidly. She is from New Or
leans and is a favorite cousin of the Pres
ident.
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones. also a
cousin of the President. who was serious
~ ill at the White House at the time of
Mrs. Wilson'S recent death. has also
practically recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
Situation Well in Hand,

The financial situation, the Secretary
said. was well in hand, with the govern
ment in a position to aid the banks ma
terially. He estimated that with the
federal reserve system in operation the
banks Of the south would be able to Sc
cure national bank currency to finance
4.OOO.OOO bales of cotton at $40 a bale,
about S16O, 900.
Il am satisfied" he said, that with
proper warehouse facilities we can make
warehouse receipts for cotton the basis
for the issue Of national bank circula-
ton"
Senator James of Kentucky asked If to-
bacco warehouse receipts could be SINH
larry used. The Secretary said the dig
position was to include "all staple prod
ucts properly secured"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
Confers with Bryan

Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British am
bassadoI. who has just returned from
London, conferred at length today with
Secretary Bryan and Counselor Lam
sing on the general subject of American
neutrality.
AS the United States and Great
Britain have been foremost in develop
ing abstract principles of international
law governing obligations of neutrals,
the British ambassador was particular
ly desirious that the United States con-
tinue the advanced position it has
taken on neutrality as whole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
TO PREACH IN ITALIAN.
Father de Carlo Will Hold Requiem
for Pope.

Special requiem mass will be sung
in Holy Rosary Chapel Sd and 1 STREETS
northwest. for the repose of the soul
of Pope Plus Y. Rev. y. De Carlo.
the pastor. will be the celebrant, and
will deliver the sermon in Italian
Special music will be rendered by a
boys choir. The program will include
rend:t;ons of Dies Irae'' and LIBERIA
from Verdi. Rev. +. Zumbush will be the
director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
CONCLAVE SEPTEMBER 5.
Several Cardinals May Be Delayed
in Reaching Rome.

PARIS, August 24.-The correspondent
at Rome of the Havas agency quotes
the Messagero as saying that contrary
to the assertion in certain newspapers
that the conclave to elect successor to
pope pins will meet August 81. the date
of the conclave has not yet been fixed.
It probably will not be before Septem,
Der 5, as several OF the cardinals Will
not he able to reach Rome until then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
Would Transfer Bureau of Mines,

bill to place the bureau of mines
IN the Department of Labor, instead Of
in the Department of the Interior, as
it is now. was introduced in the House
today by Representative Casey of
Pennsylvania. The author of the bill
explained that the miners of the coun-
Try are a unit in demanding the
change, because they entertain the be-
lief that their wants can be more care
fully attended to under the Depart
nent of Labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
Frank A. Munsey in London.

E LONDON. August -, 5:57 pm
Frank A. Munsey of New York reached
London today from the continent. He
reports that the train on which he left
Carlsbad, Austria, last Thursday
brought virtually all the Americans
who were still at Carlsbad and at
Marienhad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24

18th street northwest between G and II
streets. and in his room. it is said. was
found poison enough to kill scores of per-
sons
The day before he went to the hospital,
he went to the Swiss legation and asked
to be returned to Switzerland. He was
unable to get transportation home. he
said. and he concluded to end his life.
q came to the hospital because ! did
not want to die on the street." Kinzin
said. when he called at Emergency Hos
pital.
The police will try to locate the dead
mans relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24

Plans have been launched by the ex-
ecutive committee of the Isabel Erdman
Memorial Fund. Highlandtown, near Bal
timore. to collect 5000 instead Of only
81 600 for monument to the fifteen-year-
old girl who was drowned in Colgate
creek while trying to rescue her chum,
Evelyn McLane. Evelyn was saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
. Find Avenues of Exit.

With Americans finding avenues of exit
from the European war zone, it appeared
unlikely today that the German govern
ment's offer of steamers for the use Of
refugees would be accepted. France had
objected to use of the liners on the
ground that it would be of advantage to
German shipping.
While the article of The Hague con-
vention of 1907 exempted from cap
ture vessels engaged in a philanthropy
ical mission, and while it was not be-
lieve France would interfere with ships
if the United States could not afford
any other way of bringing it's citizens
home, yet inasmuch as facilities now
have become available, it was said the
Washington government probably
would not insist upon the point.
Great Britain. in response to a query
from Washington, announced it would
not object to the neutrality proposal
Ifs the refuge ships flew the American
flag and were manned by United States
officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
Fire in Alley; Damage, $500.

Fire in a vacant house in an alley
near 18th and East Capitol streets this
morning about 9 o'clock caused 5000
damage. The fire was Of unknown
origin and was discovered before much
Roadway had been gained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
NEED OF TRANSPORTS
SEEMS IMPROBABLE
Question Will Be Determined at
Meeting of Relief Board
Today.

The rapidity with which Americans are
being moved to European ports. thence
taking passage for home. made it seem
improbable. in the opinion of officials
here today. that it would be necessary to
send any of the army transports. now
being fitted out at Newport News, for
rescue service.
That question will be determined at a
meeting of the relief board late today,
by which time 1t is expected a definite
decision will have been reached as to the
possibility of neutralizing foreign ships to
bring Americans home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24

While bathing in James river, on his
farm in Amherst county. rot far from
Elon. Va, Mack Crowl. GARNER aged
twenty-five. was shot in the breast
and probably fatally wounded by Jim
Parrish Chesapeake and Ohio track
walker. who csca.ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
PROBABLY POISON VICTIM.
Mr.. Kinzlin, Who Claimed Switzer-
land as Home. Dies in Hospital.

William KiEzlin thirty-four years old
who went to Emergency Hospital a week
ago. said that he was out of employment
and that he had taken poison, died this
morning. Kinzlin roomed at a house on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-24
Normal British Demand.

Secretary McAdoo said that while the
German consumption of 100000 bales
and the French consumption of LOGO, 600
bales would be cut off. he expected the
British demand would be about normal
The proposed legislation providing for
the government purchase and operation
of ships. he said. would open up the
South American trade and increase the
American output of cotton goods, thus
creating an additional American demand
for raw cotton