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The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
ARMOR Plate inquiry
AUTHORIZED BY SENATE
Commission to Investigate Site for
Plant Provided for in Navy
Appropriation Bill.
TOTAL OF $l4l,ooo,oo0 VOTED

In passing the naval appropriation bill
the Senate yesterday authorized a COM
mission to conduct an investigation into
the location and site and probable cost
Of a government armor plate plant The
commission will be composed OF one mem
Der of the Naval Committee Of the Sen
ate. a member of the committee from the
House and d naval officer to be desig-
mated by the Secretary of the Navy.
The bill carries appropriations sggre-
eating S14l o00, 600. 1t authorizes an in
crease Of the navy by two battleships.
and in addition authorizes the sale of the
Idaho and Mississippi to the Greek gov
ernment. and the use of the proceeds to
build third Dreadnought.
Senator Vardeman offered an amend
ment to cut the number of battleships
authorized to one. but IL was defeated
by a vote of i2 to IS. Then Senator
Brandegee, moved to increase the number
to three which was lost by viva voce
vote.
Senator Bryan. Of Florida. offered as an
amendment a measure which has here
tofore passed the Senate, reviving the
rank OF vice admiral and providing an
appointment TO that rank. but a point of
order was made against 1t. which the
chair susutained.
Senator Tlmap succeeded in having
an amendment made to the bill. author
izing an expenditure OF $500 to i'm
prove the acoustics of the Naval
Academy Chapel at Annapolis.
The Senate adopted an amendment
offered by Senator Gore of Oklahoma.
authorizing the Secretary Of the Navy
to select site on the Gulf of Mexico
Coast, accessible to the oil fields of
Texas and Oklahoma, to provide stor-
age facilities for fuel oil for the use of
the Navy.
An appropriation OF $4,000 was
authorized for this purpose. The naval
appropriation bill will so back to the
House today and be sent to conference.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
WILSON WARNS HIS DRIVERS.

As a result Of the arrest of a White
House chauffeur in Hyattsville, Nd,
for exceeding the speed limit. orders
were issued to all the drivers at the
White House garage yesterday to be
more careful in plotting their cars.
Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs. Sayre
were passengers in the White House
car AT the time Of the arrest and II 10
expected at the White House that the
Maryland authorities will waive fur
ther action in the case.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
o'sHAUaHNEssY. FOR URUGUAY

Former Charge d'AHaires Urged for
for Post de sauIles Declined.
Nelson o'shaushnessy 10 being urged
by his friends for United States Minister
to Uruguay, according to reports at the
White House yesterday.
oShaughnessy's retirement from. the
post Of American charge de affaires at
the embassy at Mexico City, which was
forced by the breaking on Of diplomatic
relations between the two countries. has
left him without a position 1t Is un-
derstood that Mr.. O'Shaughnessy wants
a European post. but Secretary OF State
Bryan Is anxious to have him remain in
close touch with Washington for the
present. -
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
ORPHANS ENJOY OUTING.
Several Hundred Guests of Wash.
fngt0n Auto Trade Association.

ScNCfdI "oSShS Va "uHu-
fnEton Auto Trade Association.
Several hundred orphans were given
an outing at Glen Echo yesterday as
guests of the Washington Automobile
Trade Association. II has become an
annual custom with the association to
give the orphans a joyride at least once
a year and let them romp on the hill
sides around the Capital. The kiddies
never had better time. apparently, than
yesterday.
Members of the association sent their
automobiles to the various orphanages
in the District to round up the little
ones. The resort was practically turned
over to them for the greater part of the
day and they made the most of peanuts,
ice cream. cake. fried chicken and other
goodies Col. w. c. Long distributed
small flags among the children and dec
GRATED the automobiles profusely with
nags and bunting.
The committee in charge comprised
Mr.. Long. chairman; c. Royce Hough.
Rudolph Jose, Harry Ward, H. B. Leary.
Jr., H A. jerks, Lennox c. Chew,
Howard 8. Fisk. e. J. Black, William
Ullman and John Hartman.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
In the District Courts.

George w. Farr. grocer. Of 49ol
Georgia avenue northwest, yesterday
fled petition in voluntary bankruptcy.
listing his debts at $.oa4Ss and his as
sets at 33s05S
The District was named defendant In
a suit filed yesterday by Susanne Kett-
ner for 5000 damages. alleging that she
was seriously injured as she fell into :
hole in the sidewalk in front Of prsmises
l01 Twenty-ninth street "a
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03

lightful. Corns and cailouses can be
peeled right on. bunions, aching feet,
lief. Use this a week and your foot trou-
bles will be a thing Of the past. Gallo
eide works through the pores and re-
moves the cause. Any druggist has it in
FIVE cent package is sail to be enough
to cure the worst feet Calocide COM
pound prepared only by Medical Formula
Co.. OF Chicago, III. and Dayton. Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03

thHt VIII cure your feet
Quickly. No matter how
many patent medicines you
have tried in vain, this
treatment. well known to
best foot doctors, will give
prompt results. Dissolve
two tablespoonfuls Of CAL
ocide compound in a basin
of warm water. Soak the
feet In this for full fifteen
minutes, gently rubbing
the sore parts" The ef-
fects are marvellous. All
pain goes instantly and
thu Haaf fool ai..n nnl.r L.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
COLORED HIGH SCHOOL
CADETS DRILL FRIDAY

The annual drill Of the colored cadets
of the Armstrong Manual Training
School and the department OF business
practice Of the NJ Street High School
will be held at American League Park
Friday afternoon at o'clock. This will
be the twenty-second annual drill of the
colored cadets and he companies par
ticipating will be Companies A. B. c, d,
T. and E.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
SOUTHERN SOCIETY TO MEET.
Will Elect Oficers and Amend BY
Laws Next Monday.

President Claude n. Bennett has called
a meeting of the Southern Society for
next Monday evening, in the Raleigh
Hotel ballroom. Officers will be elected
and an amended constitution will be rati-
fed. Light refreshments will be served.
Owing to conflicting entertainments. the
reception and dance which was planned
by the society for Friday. June 5. in
connection with the unveiling of the Con-
fedjraJe Monument at Arlington, has
been called off.
' tYhaIo axe 800" names in the new
Harvard University directory.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
COMMITTEES aRE'HANzD.
Celsnsi. HeisAt. Cstieess' Assecsa
iien HslAs ,asstans.

Colunbis Heishts Cstteens' Assocsa-
iien Hslas lasstins.
Standing committees for the next years
work of the Columbia Heights citisens'
Association we're announced last niEht
At the last regular monthly meeting for
this year. held in the parish hail OF st.
Stephens. The chsirmsn Of these COM
mIttees are: Education and school faciii-
ties. A. T. Ramsey: streets. alleys. side
walks, water. lights, and sewers, w. w.
Bowie; public health. DIR. L. J. Battle;
parks and lawns. H. J. Clark; member
ship and entertainment, Judge Bundy;
law and legislation, Bynum Z. Hinton.
and recreations and amusements. DR..
BENJAMIN F. Gibbs.
A resolution was passed favoring the
appointment Of an additional Judge to
the District Supreme Court
w. i. Swanton gave talk on Taxa
tion in the District" and the meeting
adjourned until the second Tuesday in
October.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03

pIFdIIOll kIONu ~
Mothers Friend. "
During the period Of
expectancy II Ii ap-
piled to the alb
dominal muscles and
Is designed to soothe
the intricate network
Of nerves 1volved.
In this manner II
has such a splendid
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
ELECTRICITY RUNS CHURCH.
Does Everything but Preach Ser.
mon, Says Report at Convention.

Philadelphia, June 2--The thirty
seventh annual convention of the Ma
tional Electric Light Association began
Its second days session today at the
Bellevue-StraIford Hotel with a large
attendance. The feature of the session
was the report of the secretary, T. C.
Martin, of New York, who described a
church at Worcester. Mass, where cleo
tricity dees everything but preach the
sermon.
The report held out hope for cheaper
electricity, which will enable the
poorer classes of people to enjoy the
benets of electrical appliances.
All the delegates are waiting i'm
patiently to see what Thomas Edison
will say of his new storage battery
when he reaches this city tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03

An exhibition of physical training by
pupils OF the Tenth. Eleventh. Twelfth,
and Thirteenth divisions Of the public
schools also will be held at the ball park
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
Nervous Wrecks from
Sore Feet: Here Is Cure

The nagging irritation from foot tor
ments causes thousands Of nervous break
downs. Besides there is the pain, the
haggard face and peevish disposition.
Don't waste an hour. here is a treatment
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
CHESAPEAKE BEACH RAILWAY

Schedule of excursion train. subject to chrnu
without notice.
DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
Gdns-Leaye District Line. 80 and 100 a. m
30. $50. and 500 p m.
keturning-Leare Chesapeake Beach, 3oo 90 ana
1000 .. m.
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
Going-Leaye District Line go and II % +, ~
30, $40. and sa0 p m.
Returnine-Leave Chesapeake Beach, I2ao $50
eo. and Io0 p m W. r. JONES. President
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
Boy or Girl?
Great Question! T!

This brings to many minds an old and
tried family remedy-an external ap-
The Washington herald., 1914-06-03
BUSINESS VICTOR
in CADET drill

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
70 raw TROOPS
In the Russian Army Are Due
the German Successes in
Poland Now.

THE HAGUE, via London, Nov
ia Russian staff officer passing
through here has this to say as to
the cause of the present German
successes in Poland:
The Russian army in Poland
maintains three times as many cav
alrymen us the Germans. This cav.
airy formed after the retNsatins
Germans and when the Germans
suddenly stopped the Russian caval:
~ was dashed to pieces like migrat-
ing birds flying against rock.
Meanwhile the main body Of the
Russians. 100000 men. whose alb
solute purpose Is to beat the Aus
TRANS decisively. is proceeding I'M
molested to attack Cracow, leaving
a smaller detachment to besiege
Przemysl. Thereafter the Russians
do not intend to cross the Carpath-
ians but following the Oder river will
make their main attack on Germany
by way Of Optlen, Breslau and Clio
gau,"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
0NLY A EEINT
Is the German Advance Along
the Narrow Battle Front
Declare the Russians.

PETROGRAD, via LONDON, Nov.
19-The German advance in CON
siderable force along the narrow
battle front on the west bank of the
river Vistula is regarded by Russian
military observers as feint at the
city Of Warsaw. the intention OF
which is to draw Russian troops from
their advance upon Cracow and dis
tract attention from the efforts OF
the Germans to establish strongly
fortified defensive line from Kaliz
to Cracow. This plan is also calcu-
lated by the military authorities to
relieve the German troops in East
Prussia, now giving way along the
entire, line by rendering Russian
further advance untenable. Despi.a
this German demonstration the con-
verging lines of the Russian advance
on the Austrian fortress Of Cracow
are steadily progressing, the Russians
now having reached within twenty
five miles OF that point.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
GREATER ARTILLERY
FIRE IN THE NOR TIL
Especially between the Coast
and the Sea Says French
Statement.


PARIS, Nov. 19-The French Of
iicial announcement given out by the
war Office this afternoon says that
yesterday saw in the north increased
activities in artillery fire. particu-
larly between the seacoast and the
river Lys. There were no infantry
attacks in this region. The text Of
The communication follows:
ION the north yesterday was
marked by a renewal of activity on
the, part of the enemy's artillery,
particularly between the seacoast and
Lys. There were no infantry attacks
in this reg.or- Between the Disc
ana the Aisne the operations in the
vicinity OF Tracy-le-Val had ter
mination very favorable to our
troops. It will be remembered that
we took possession Of this village
several days ago. The day before
yesterday the Germans tried to re-
eapture it. After having captured
nnr first trenches they succeeded in
making their way as far as the CEN
fral square of the village. Here.
however, q vigorous counter attack
delivered by our Algerian troops
drove the enemy back, wrestdi from
him all the ground we had lost and
infIicted on him very heavy losses.
In the Argonne we 1iS-e sS1intained
nnr positions. Along the rest Of the
!. front there is nothing new"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
BOATS ARE USED
In the Fighting between the
Germans and Allied Forces
in Flooded Country.

BRUGEs, Belgium, via London
Nov. 19.-Fighting between the Ger
mans and allied forces in the in
undated territory between Dixmude
and Newport on the North sea coast
is now frequently being carried on in
boats.
{ ARTILLERY for the first time in the
war has proved ineffective but per-
sonal bravery is counting for much
and the battle is beginning to re-
semble the classical siege Of Leyden
in the sixteenth century with raids
and counter raids by means Of fiat
bottom boats.
Two corporals of the Seventh Bel
gian infantry have been made
knights Of the Leopold order for
transporting forty men including
fifteen severely wounded across the
inundation under heavy fire.
The battle in its present stage
army officials say, may last several
months.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
POSITION OF EIOLI AND
VERY DIFFICULT NOW

civilian clothes and then put on their
uniforms and claimed protection ID
the Dutch International detention
camp saying that otherwise they
would starve.
Since the beginning OF the cold
weather a dozen Germans have
crossed into Holland, snrrendeftng
their arms and have been sent ID
the detention camp. ON November
II an,apparentiy damaged war ball
loon foated over the southern prov
inces and disappeared In an eastefly
direction.
On November 16 a German Dor
der patrol near lNteuweschh ans pehed
IRE Dutch frontier guards mlsl1if.
ing them for smugelers. rhtoask
trains to Germany have, been al Z;
ished while the trip across the North
sea to England, which forinefiE ~.
quired seven hours. now "a. IS tWl1|
tysseven hours:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
Asa Result of the European
War is Shown by One
Weeks Report.
cav Assoe,arrp ratrs,

( THE HAGUE, via London, Nov. 10.
Hollands difficult position as a re-
suit OF the European war is shown by
one week 8 ranort from the coast and
frontier. Along the coast eighty
mines OF French, German and Eng
fish make, have came upon the shore
and exploding caused the death Of
nine persons and the wounding OF
I'VE. Over 100 bodies presumably OF
British sailors from sinking warships
have been washed ashore and buried
with military honors. Along the
southern frontier nearly 200 Belgiana
who had been hiding from the Ger
mans. surrendered TO the Dutch
army. They crossed the frontier n
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
GERMAN GRIP
Remains According to Belgian
Refugees Arriving in the
City of London.

Z LONDON, Nov. t9.-West Flanders
continues to be the scene Of incessant
military operations, according to- Bell
gian refugees. They speak of an in
ferno Of shot and shell and deyasta-
ton with continuous cannonading,
and an endless procession Of the
wounded. The French and British
are reported to have captured a small
Belgian town. Paris reports that the
hopes Of the allies are raising. That
the belief that the Germans are fast
weak entng but there was no tangible
evidence that the grip Of the Germans
was being shaken loose.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
big FIRE
Wipes Out Fourteen Buildings
at GirardWIle Near Potts
vile, Pa, Today.

POTTSyILLE. Pa, Nov. 10
Fourteen buildings used as bushes,
places and residences combined were
destroyed by fire in Girardsville near
here early today. The loss is $780,
900. The water supply gave out and
water was pumped from a creek. A
building was RACED by dynamite t.
check the spread Of the fire. but this
was unavailing. A large brick build.
ing finally checked the flames.
The fire caused the death OF one
man and was finally got under con
ltrol BY the use Of dynamite.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
ROBBERY! Q ! {!
Is the Theory Held in Connec-
lion with the Case of Miss
Miller at Aurora.

AURORA, Ill, Nov. Is-A woman vol Il
found. lying unconsciops in 4 chsirtli
yard here last night with her skull
crushed by q blow from a heavy pipe
wrench was identified today hs Mis-
Jennie Miller. 55 years old, daughter
of a former mayor OF Aurora.
Physicians say she cannot I've. Her
handbag. containing money and val.
liable jewelry. was not found. Au-
thorities investigating the case hold
a theory Of robbery. Although q
member OF family that long had
been prominent in social affairs. AIiss
Miller had lived a life Of recluse.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
BOTTLE FACTORY
OWNERS no COME
To the City Tonight by Special
Trainto Inspect Their Local
]. Plant TOMORROW.

;Fortv officials, the directors and
the guests Of the Owens Bottle Ma
chine Company, representing capital
to the amount Of $40, 900, 900 are to
arrive here from Toledo. o., by way
Of Fairmont tonight and inspect the
concerns plant here tomorrow. The
party is travelling on Q special train
composed Of three compartment cars
and diner. U. B. Williams, general
superintendent of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, is also in the party, and
has his coach attached to the special.
The party arrived at Fairmont last
night from Washington, Pa, where
lit was entertained all day yesterday
by the chamber Of commerce of that
city. and where 1t inspected the Hazel
Atlas Glass Company plant. Its mem
bers had luncheon at the Country
Club at Fairmont today at noon with
]. o. Watson, members OF the cham
Der of commerce and others.
The greater part of the day was
spent by the men visiting and inspect
ing the Fairmont glass plant,
The factories they have visited are
the American Bottle Company, New
ark, Ohio; the Hazel-Atlas Glass Com
pany, Washington, Pa, and Wheel
ing, and Fairmont. They will leave
Fairmont, tonight at 9:45 and come
to Clarksburg, where they will In
spect the newly built Owens Eastern
Bottle Machine Company in the party
evening they will leave here for
Huntington, where the Charles Boldt
Company will be visited. They will
arrive at their destination in Toledo
Sunday morning.
The representatives OF the Owens
Bottle Machine Company int he party
are: E. d. Libbey, NJ. ]. Owens, Clar-
ence Brown, F. L. Geddes. William S.
Walbridge, w. H. Boshart. S. r. Dor
ity, John D. Biggers, S.. s. Cochrane,
Richard LaFrance.
The following representatives of
glass and transportation companies
are travelling in the special as the
guests of the Owens officials:
The American Bottle Company-E.
H. Everett, NJ. w. Jack, w. j. Crane,
H. G. Phillips.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany Randolph Stalnaker. s. e. Cor
bin.
The Charles Boldt Company
Charles Boldt. "a
The Deyore Meg 6mieyf Company
HI. w. DeVore.
The Greenfield Fruit Jar and Bot
tie Company-Fr Frank @. Ball. 3. G..
Ball.
Hazel-Atlas Companyc. N. Bra
dy, ]. G. Brady. w. 8. Brady, A. B.
Paxton. G. G. Oliver. go
Illinois Glass -Company-John NJ.
Lewis, Oscar s. Thompson, r. H.
Lewis. &. !,
D. c. Jenkins Glass Company-s.
o. Richardson III, Joseph w. Robin
son.
Maryland Glass Corporation
Philip I. Heuisler.>
Owens Eastern Bottle Company
George w. Yost, James Morrison.
Thatcher Manufacturing Company
II. E. Baldwin, R. w. Niver.
The Toledo Glass Company-Ar-
thur E. Fowler. n
Whitney Glass works-George
Dudley Whitney. c. w. Schwenzfeier.
Barnes Crosby Company-w. s.
Miller. Z,
The local board of trade will en-
terrain the members Of the party at q
luncheon at the Waldo hotel at i
o'clock tomorrow.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
AMENDED
Proclamation Relating to Live
Stock Quarantine is Issued
by the Governor.

CHARLESTON. Nov. 19.-Governor
Hatfield Thursday issued proclama-
ton amending his recent proclama-
ton AGAINST the entry OF live stock
into West Virginia because OF the
foot-and-mouth disease. The new
order permits the entry of live stock
into the state If 1t is carried in dis
infected cars from states not under
quarantine and II it passes the in
spection imposed by West Virginia at
the point of entry.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
BRILLIANT ATTACK BY BRITISH
(BY ASSOCIATED pprss.)

!. Z
PARIS Nov ia brilliant attack by British troops caused
the Germans to eyaeuate Belgium which practical
y surrounded by the water from the broken dkes according to
news reaching here from the fro Mt Because the flood only
two roads to the these the British
approached in two armored automobiles
1t night attack and the Germans Immediately turned
their attention to Them Meantime the bueace had made
RATS crossed the water and took the Germans rear forcing
them to flee by the road still left OPEN The Germans aba
donng many guns ammunition and stores and their and
wounded. ..4a[ l-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
body OF ROBERTS
is Borne on a Gun Carriage
through Streets to Its Last
Resting Place.
.aY As.eelArrp rarss,

LONDON. Nov. 19-The body OF
Field Marshal Lord Roberts borne
on q gun carriage moved through
the streets of London today to its
last resting place in st. Paul's ca
thedral. Hundreds OF thousands OF
civilians stood with barred heads in
q cold rain as the funeral coretge
went by. The coretge reached st.
Paups at noon where funeral services
was held. The body will be inter
red alongside the body OF Wellington,
Nelson and other famous Britains.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
STEAMER sunk
In a Collision with a Schooner
Off Key Southeast of Tam
pa Harbor Entrance.

TAMPA. Fla, Nov. 1s.-The steam.
er, Mildred, plying between Tampa
and Fort Myers. was sunk In collision
with the schooner, Brazos, early
today of Egmont key, i've miles
southwest OF the Tampa harbor en.l
trance The Mildred's passensers
and crew, fifteen In all, were rescued.
The Brazos is reported to have been
badly damaged.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
APRON IGNITEs.

Miss Nellie Rowe, employed in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L.
Brooks at $50 Hickman street, mar
rowly escaped serious burns at IL
o'clock Thursday morning, when her
apron ignited from fireplace.
Clarence Brooks tore the apron on
In time to save her. His hand were
badly burned.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
TRAIN Is DELAYED.

Two or three box cars jumped the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad track
near Erie on the Short Line Thurs-
day forenoon and delayed the passen-
ger train due here just before noon
for two hours and q half.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-19
FURIOUS FRENCH ATTACK
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS. }

: q :
BERLIN, by wireless, Nov. ia German official
communication given out today says:
The situation in West Flanders and in northern
France is unchanged. German aviation squadron en-
colntereds Of the enemys aviators while making
connoiteling flight and caused them to descend.
IA furious Finch attack in the region of Servon on
the western slope of the Argonne forest was repulsed with
heavy loss to the enemy Our losses were small In the
eastern theater Of the the newly commenced battles
are proceeding. =