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The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
BALTIMORE WHOLESALE MARKET

Baltimore, Aug. n-HAY-No. l timothy. 3.sOa
mo-: standard timothy. 500: No. timothy L 5na
40 No. timothy. lSooalsOo: light clover mixed.
B5alsoo; No. clover mixed. I7.Sals0o: No. .
clover. MIXED. 55oAlT.9: heavy clover mixed.
E.0oaH-0; No ! clover. BOOa6.50; No. clover.
2oalS50; No. clover. lOosl20o; nO-establshed
grade. s0al20o; sample Erade. to kind. quality.
and condition. T!O0aleOo
srRAW-No. l straight ne. new. l250al1oo; No.
? straight straw. new. l2ooal250; No. tangled
ne straw. sooalooO; No l wheat straw. TJ0a7- 50;
wheat straw. No. 2 6s0AT.Oo: No. ! Oat straw. S0Ga
$50: No. cat straw, 7o0a7.5n.
LIVE POULTRY-Chickens. old hens. heavy. h.
lsialI; do, small 10 medium. 10 do, old roUsJefs.
PR ID, loall; do. young. large. 3aZ2; do. rough
and straggly l3al5: do. Swing. averaging n his
ls: do. smaller sprngeTs. IS ducks per Ii. =; do.
spring. white Pekins IS; do. sTung, puddle lbS
and over. IA do smaller l2alj: pigeons. young. per
pair. %; do, old. pair. y; guinea fowl. 3.
BUTTER-CrsameTy. fancy. Ier ID. 29i4a30; choice.
zazss: good 3G3; prints. 2sajoi1; blocks. Sa29i7;
ladies' lsa29; Maryland and Pennsylvania rulb. l5a
lsis Ohio rolls u; West Virginia rolls IS store
packed. IS: MAryland. Virginia. and Pennsylvania
dairy prints IS; process butter. za5.
EGGS-Maryland. Pennsyvan and nearby frsts.
per doz., .; West Virginia frsts PEI dOz., 3;
Southern frSts. per dOZ, -
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
WALK THE CHALK LINE,
Is SYLVESTER'S LATEST
All Street Crossings Are Being Marked
as Safety Zone" for Benefit
of Pedestrians.

Looking to the safety of pedestrians.
the District engineer department now is
engaged in chalking on lines at all street
crossings in the business districts where
trafic Is the heaviest
The idea is to mark of a sidewalk
space at all crossings, parallel with the
building and curb lines. These marks
will be white and easily distinguished.
All automobiles and other vehicles must
come to a stop at each crossing.
When the crossing policeman extends
his hand IL will be an order 10 an auto
mobilist or driver to respect the pedes-
TRAN in the chalk lines In the future
II the walker goes across a street other
than at one OF these protected spots he
will do so at his own peril.
It was at the suggestion OF the police
department that the District government
il undertaking the new idea
Mai. Richard Sylvester believes the in
novation will prevent many accidents that
ordinarily occur at crossings.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
WAR ADVANCES PRICES OF
STAPLES 100 PER CENT

New York, Aug. n-America today
faces an unparalleled advance in food
stuffs and other commodities, as the re-
suit Of the European war. Prices on
many of the necessary articles already
have jumped from 10 to 100 per cent, and
it is predicted that these boosts will be
doubled and tripled the next month If
there is no immediate prospect OF the
ending Of the war
In America today there is a smaller
supply Of tea than any time within the
last five years. The visible supply Of
coffee will last only about two months,
and there will be a big shortage IL ship
ments from South American ports are
not made soon.
Raw sugar advanced in a week from
"a TO s cents a pound, with little stock
on hand. Beef and butter have gone up,
but these advances cannot be blamed
on the war, as the dealers claim that
even If war had not been declared these
advances would have been made
America depends upon Europe for the
basic materials of its dyes. The Euro
pean markets have been cut on, and the
price has jumped 100 per cent Mems
hats, in which these dyes are used, have
been booFted. Millions Of yards of shirt
ings were ordered from Europe, but they
cannot be shipped. America must de-
pend on its own output, which Is insult
fcient.
With the Hamburg and Liverpool ports
closed, but little crude rubber will come
here. This means a general boost all
around in rubber goods. Automobile
tires have advanced from 70 to 90 per
cent. The supply of rubber in this coun-
try is sufficient to last only about a
month.
Ostrich feathers are selling at double
and triple the price OF two weeks ago.
Fur quotations will be more than 100
per cent above those Of last year. as
Leipsic, the worlds principal fur mar
ket, now is closed port All grades OF
hides were advanced from to 4 cents
q pound. presaging a boost in shoe
prices.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
RESTORING NATIONS FLAG.
Painting on Exhibition
in G Street Window.

The work Of restoring the original
Star spangled Banner to its present
state OF preservation forms a timely sub
ject for the interesting painting now on
exhibition by the Shelby Clarke Art
Store on G street The picture, recently
painted by Ruel Pardee Tolman. Of this
city. shows the flag which inspired Fran
els Scott Key TO compose The Star
Spanglsd Banner" The painting repre-
sents Mrs. Amelia Fowler, of Boston,
working on the original Star Spangled
Banner" the last to contain fifteen stars
and fifteen stripes, in the chapel Of the
Smithsonian Institution. The flag itself is
now on exhibition in the National Mu-
scum. The painting is to be shown at
the celebration in Baltimore on Sep
TENDER s.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
HOUSE PASSES BILL TO
RAISE RAILWAY MAIL PAY

A substantial increase in the compen-
sation paid to railroads for carrying mail
is authorised in the Moon bill, passed
by the House yesterday at the instance OF
the administration
The bill increases railway pay any,
where from 100000 to 100000, a total
increase in the year Of from 81, 900, 900 to
S66.O0o.Oo. The exact increase will not
be determined until weights have been
made throughout the country in accord
ance with a new plan proposed by the
bill However. 1t is the belief of the
postal authorities that the proposed in
crease Will result in more equitable COM
pensaton to the railways carrying the
mails
The "spoiIs" feature Of the Moon bill
went through unclipped. This provides
that assistant postmAsters in all Presi-
Dental ofilces shall be subjected to ex-
animation to determine their fitness.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

DEEDs
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e yr Dsyid D joint tenants 80
So rs II D-FoRTUNE. Thos L 70 JGnss Fsseh-l
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so
uTth bet Kal I'd & EueId st n3 {
So 70 lt % 70 n-GoULDNA6, AlpAsass u
Abraham BoIich 30 n "a
nll2 70 MS 2th It nsl
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So .25T 1t u biz % Meridian Hil-LECARPENJ
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So l2ii pts It's II a i4-AARCERON,' Mabel u
ct dr WIN to Ena kinney so " S2Ss
81 IZ5 II $ VIVA PS-MARDES. Clara A e. u:
Edwin R to Herman A K Lehman Ssl cove
N q Monroe st. Of s,h st mel n
81 Isl i . Blk = PstEorth Add'n-5nDDAUGH
SHANNON Inc TO Mead q W EttI
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lshepherd st bet SIN st & n ave nwJ ID
So ITO Il 59-RIKER. Chas n ct W wYndhAm ID
Clara Rosssr Dennis 80 tn $3.50
So 81 1t sI-sCHLOssER. Jno @ Ct III Katie ~
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loi sh st - 4 SIS L st se-sCRIVENER, ind
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The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
SHOWS
gain FOR YEAR
Railroad One Of Few to Give
Earnings-Lewis John
son Co. Review.
THOMPSON HELPS PELL
Washinstonian Reported to Be Willing
to Put Big Cotton Firm on
Its Feet.
THOMPSON HELPS PELL

An analysis Of Southern Railways
statement OF earnings for the twelve
months ended June % last, shows a con-
tinuation Of its policy Of increasing ex-
pendltures for maintenance. Combined
charges for maintenance in 1914 exceeded
the high figures Of 1913, making in the
last two years an increase OF well over
per cent Of gross so spent
These heavier expenditures are show
ing up In the operations OF the COM
pany, which Is enabled TO handle greater
traffic and handle II more economically.
For instance In the 1913 fiscal year better
train loading and increased revenue
freight tonnage enabled the company, de-
spite g decrease Of one-half OF one per
cent in average receipts per ton per
mile, to increase its freight train reye-
nue. per train mile over cents.
Southern's transportation expenses
jumped sharply in the last year, the
gain being out OF all proportion to the
gain in gross revenues. In fact all of
the additional gross and nearly $50 90
more went into transportation costs and
probably a large part OF this was due to
circumstances over which the manage
ment had no control The last annual
expenditures included increases In wages
amounting. to nearly 500 O0O;. IL no in
creases in pay had been made the trans
portation ratio would have been IL per
cent below the preceding year. In 1872
of an increase OF 81, $1,000 in transporta-
ton expenses. labor costs accounted for
81. 10000
salient feature OF the Southern's
statement for the twelve months is the
large gain in passenger business while
there Is small increase II freight traffic.
OF the gross revenue increase Of 8. o4, aO7.
or IL per cent, passenger traffic supplied
over $4,000 and freight Sl33.O00 These
increases were respectively L3 and %
Der cent above 1914
A development Of exceeding importance
in connection with the development OF
the Southern is the. financing plan Of the
and Chorlotte Air Line by which
SO oOO.Co0 in bonds will be issued 20
double track and therwise improve the
road between Charlotte and Atlanta coa-
a portion OF the main line Of
the Southern between Atlanta and this
city. The management expects to have
he entire system double tracked within
I've years.
The southern's report for twelve months
= &c foflpwz.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
R. Ed. men TO
HEAR BURLESON
Though They Are In Bad
with Him, He'll Talk at
Convention Today.
HIS STATEMENT DENIED
Carrier Association, in Session Here,
Gives Figures to Show 1t Is Not
''Desenerating."
HIS STATEMENT DENIED

Eighteen per cent Of the parcel post
matter received at the Washington post
office consists OF farm products, said W.
H Haycock, superintendent Of delivery
Of the Washington postofice. to 800 del
egates Of the twelfth annual convention
Of the National Rural Carriers Associa-
ton, at the opening meeting yesterday
in the National Museum.
1t was pointed out that nearly one
nth Of the butter, eggs, poultry, and
fruit goes direct from producer to con-
sumner. Mr.. Haycock said that this IN
usual proportion Of farm products was
due to Postmaster Praegers campaign
here.
Laughter and Tears.
Laughter and tears fought for suprem-
acy at the meeting. The laughter burst
upon the audience when it was learned
that the House had passed over the
forceful opposition Of the Postmaster
General the bill that provides an increase
Of 500 in the annual salary Of rural car
riers. This tlI, II passed by the Senate,
will fix the salary Of a rural carrier at
1900
Postmaster General Burleson caused
the tears. The delegates learned yes
terday Of a letter, inserted in the Con-
Rressional Record OF Saturday by Rep
resentative Moon, in which Postmaster
. General Burleson ''bawled out the as
ISOLATION and its ofhcial magazine, the
r. F. D. News.
Mr.. Burleson's letter which was shown
to delegates by officers Of the associa-
ton, leaves no doubt that members Of
the association are in bad The Post
master General claims to have found "a
pernicious lobby, encouraged by the cir
culation Of a sheet known as the R. F.
D. News" that advocated the increase.
Great Growth shown.
While no oficial action will be taken
by the association, the estimate was
made for members that, instead Of de-
generating the organization has in
creased 80 per cent in two years and
now has a membership/of more than 90
600. There are 1900 rural carriers. 1t was
also shown in records Of the association
that the large volume Of business was
altruistic, and had been designed sole
R X for the Osff'Fmsn' OF the postal ser
Whether because Of his opposition and
the chance II will give him to get back"
or in spite of his views Mr.. BUrleson
is on the program for a speech today.
President L. n. Brockway, Of the asso-
citation. said last night that Mr.. Burle- |
son probably would make the speech.
A X Hopes, Of Pennsylvania, was /
made chairman Of the credentials commit |
tee Other members Of the committee, |
named yesterday, are: F. L. Jones, |
Florida: J. W. Haynes, California; R. J.
Fairbain. New York; J. s. Click. Virginia;
c. H. Hatfield, Oklahoma, and L. N.
Onyett, Indiana
Addresses of welcome were made to
the delegates by Commissioner Newman
and Capt. James F. Oyster. Burns L.
Osgood, chairman of the executive COM
mittee, responded.
The afternoon session was postponed in |
respect Of the memory Of Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12

In Is pointed out that the crops are
more abundant this year than ever be-
fore, The resolutions also state that
DESPITE these abundant crops and the
inability Of exporters 10 make ship
ments TO foreign markets food prices
have gone up all along the line. Atten-
ton Is directed particularly to the raise
of $50 a barrel on -four and~the ad-
vance Of cent a pound on sugar.
In statements made apublic by the
authors of the resolutions Of inquiry the
charge is made that grain men of the
West who made contracts at compare
lively low prices some weeks ago are
trying to evade their contractual obliga-
tons IN order to raise prices. The millers
are directly blamed for the advance in
the price of -four.
Three Of the resolutions direct that an
investigation OF the causes OF the pres
emit situation be made by the executive
departments of the government. The
fourth provides that the House create
special committee Of five members to
probe the matter. Doubt is expressed
that the HOUSE will pass any Of them.
Democratic leaders declare that as prices
are regulated by supply and demand the
country must look for an uplift in the
prices of meat and bread. These leaders
are disposed TO criticise dealers in large
cities of the East. notably Baltimore.
that are exacting what are declared to
be extortionate prices for vegetables
which do not enter the export trade. Rep
resentatiYe Underwood, Of Alabama the
Democratic House leader, made this
statement today;
las the war progresses in Europe, we
may expect to pay higher prices in this
country for meat and bread. However. l
do not look for such an uplfft in prices
as would seriously AFFECT the people Of
the United States"
The PENNSYLVANIA members who direct
ed the attention of the House to the
present increasing cost Of living are Rep
Moore and Farr, Republi-
cans; Donohoe. Democrat, and Kelly.
The Moore resolution, which
is typical of the group, recites that crops
are abundant; that they are Cutting the
market, owing to the inability Of ex-
porters to get their products across the
sea, and that. despite this state OF af-
fairs, prices are advancing to ruinous
figures.
Commenting on the situation. Repre- |
Moore said:
The present uplift in prices is UNI |
loubtedly due to the manipulation Of
Ipeculators. am informed by Louis J. |
Kolb. head OF a big baking concern in
Phlladelphla, that there Is no Sound rea- |
son for the advance in the price OF flour. |
Mr.. Rolh has just returned from Europe. |
He has advised me that the countries
here will not be required 10 call upon |
Is for food supplies for months to come, |
He declares, further. that elevators are
oaded with grain. and that much of II !
will not be shipped abroad for a long |
ime. Mr.. Kolb further said that with |
he stocks of -four now in sight there |
should have been no increase in the price |
or at least two months"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
SHOWS NEW DANCE AT LAKE.

An audience Of extra size is expected
at Chevy Chase Like this evening, as
Prof. Robey. will give his final demon
stration OF the half-and-half. Hereafter
the popular professionals will devote
themselves to the demonstration OF the
more popular tango, Maxixe, and hesita-
ton. The half-and-half Is interesting
and beautiful to look at, but appears far
too intricate for the average dancer.
To nights demonstration will be preceded
by a lengthy Marine Band program and
followed by general dancing. Prof.
Robey is also Official dance censor at
Chevy Chase Lake, but it is seldom for
him to exercise bis authority.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
The Baltimore and Ohio reports for
the last fiscal year as follows:

Logan & Bryan to w. B. Hibbs & Co.
At no time since the foreign war excite
ment has been on has the outlook for
actual export shipments from this coun-
try been so hopeless as at present. Lead
ers in this trade who conferred with
seaboard exporters since the close Satur-
day return TO inform the Chicago trade
that there IS no foreign outlet for wheat
at present; that the seaboard. the Gulf,
and the country must divert grain to
Chicago and other terminal markets,
where it can be financed and stored. This
situation should take some Of the bullish
enthusiasm out Of the trade.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
Samples Free by Mail

In the care Of baby's skin and hair, Cuti-
eura Soap is the mothers favorite. Not
only is It unrivsled in purity and refreshing
fragrance. but its gentle smollient proper
ties are usually sufacient 70 allAy minor
initstionS. remove redneSs. ro1ghness and
chahng. and sootae sensitive conditions.
Assisted by Cuticura Ointment. It Is most
valuable In the treatment Of ecsemAs. rashes
and Other itching. burning infAntile erup-
lions. Although Cuticura Soap t25c.) and
Cuticurs Ointment C5Oc.) are sold by drug
Cists everywhere, sample Of each with SIP.
adm Book WI Be sent free upon request
kddres5: :. Cutcra. Dept I. Boston. /.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
ASK FOR PRICE RISE PROBE;
SPECTATORS ARE BLAMED
Four Bills introduced in House Call for Investigation
Into Increased Cost of Living in Face Of Bumper
Crops and the Embargo on Exports-M
Change Manipulation of Markets.

The Of fo0dtuf and other commodities
every States The question formally
members from Pennsylvania
key felt the East at this time than in Other
the
the charge made that the uP part at
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
CHARGES MARKET TRICKERY

House yesterday directing the Secretary
OF Commerce to investigate and report
upon the cause Of the Advance In food
prices Representative Kelly. q Bull
Moose from Pennsylvania, and Repre-
sentative FAIR. q Pennsylvania Republi-
can, offered the resolutions.
Representative FAIR asserts that de-
spite the fact that the European war has
cut down the export Of food abroad the
cost OF living Is being sky rocketted in
the face Of the greatest crop In the
country's history.
Unless the administration makes q
quick move" he said, ''selnsh interests
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
PRICE OF MEAT GOES
UP IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia. Aug. n.-since Europe's
big war started meats in Philadelphia
have advanced from 2 70 3 cents per
pound. The wholesalers claim that the
rise is due to scarcity OF cattle, and to
large quantities of meats being held for
shipment abroad
The retailers charge the packers and
wholesalers with SEEKING upon an oppor-
tune moment to gouge the consumer.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12

y, WI. nave tne United States by the throat
In the matter OF food prices Flour bas
advanced u.5O barrel since the opening
OF the European war, and although we
are shut on from exporting TO forei1n
markets, prices here are on the upgrade
Ihers IL no excuse for II, and ahe mar
ket Is evidently being manipulated. -
Representative Kellys resolution directs
the secretary OF Commerce to report
whether prices are being manipulated by
specuiators on the Chicago Board of
Trade and elsewhere and whether "nr,rss
OF foodstuffs have been arbitrarily adj
vanced in the home markets on the pre-
text that the high prices are the resuIr
Of the European war"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
CHICAGO BUTCHERS DENoUNcE
PACKERS FOR MEAT ADVANCE

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE Chicago Butch
ers' Association today announced that il
viii appoint q committee Thursday night
to investigate the cause OF the sudden
boost in meat prices by the big Chicago
packing houses. Leading members Of the
association cCnounced the action OF the
packers in ordering sharp price advances
as outrageous, and today advised their
patrons not TO buy certain cuts of meat
until the packers restore the prices TO
nearly normal
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
WISE HoUsEKEEPERs WILL BUY
NOW, SAY PROVISION DEALERS

The prospects Of a big demand from
Europe for American meats will keep
the prices soaring, according to Charles
]. Brand. Chief OF the Division OF Mar
kets Of the Department Of Agriculture
Dealers also say that the price Of flour,
sugar, and other staples Will soar by
autumn. and that II housewives are smart
they will lay m big supplies.
An embargo has been placed by the
railroads against export shipments, but
this will last. It is believed, only until
SUFFICIENT vessels are placed under Amer
lean registry. Argentine and Australian
meat supplies have been cut on from
the United States since the opening OF
BILL TO PROBE PRICE RAISE.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
PRICES OF FOoDSTUFFS
SOARING IN DETROIT

Detroit, Mich. Aug. 1l.-Prices Of food
stuffs continued to soar in Detroit today
as direct result OF the European war.
Sugar took another O-cent jump yester-
day and is now selling for &T5 whole
sale. Most foreign products are not to
be had at any price.
Meat prices are the highest in years.
Choice steaks today retaiIed at 10 cents
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
ILLNESS OF POPE DENIED.

Rome, Aug n.-Reports that the Pope
was indisposed and suffering from 4
slight attack Of influenza. published IN
the Tribuna, were denied today at the
Vatican. On the contrary. II was stated
the Pope was granting numerous audit
ences.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
LIEGE HOSTAGES RELEASED.

Brussels, Aug. 1.-THE newspaper LIE
Soir. which stated that the Germans had
held the bishop and burgomaster Of
Liege as hostages, announced today that
both men had been liberated on condi-
ton that they remain indoors.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
BOSTON HAS TO PAY
MORE FOR IT'S BEANS

Boston. Aug. l.-Aeats and beans, with
flour and sugar, showed increased prices
today as a result, the dealers say, of the
European war. Vegetable prices are re-
ported about even. Fish prices are said
to be lower.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12
S. S. PERSIA REACHES PORT.

San Francisco. Aug. Ito the Ereae
relief Of shippers and the public, tIia
Pacific Mail liner Persia. flying thu
British flag, arrived today from thd
Orient, many hours overdue. II wa
feared she had been captured.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-12

They were red and inhsmed
and when / would comb my
head they would break and
run q yelloEish matter. My
hair was coming out by hand
fuls until I was getting almost
bald. Ny hair was go dead
and dry &c seemed a. II 1t
would break OF.