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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
CANAL THROWN open
TO THE WORLD TODAY
Warships of Belligerent European
Powers May Pass Through Locks
if Occasion Arises.
FIRST HONOR TO RAILWAY SHIP

With the initial trip Of the Panama
Railroad steamer Cristobal through the
Panama Canal from Atlantic to Pacific
today the Isthmian waterway will be
open to the commerce Of, the world.
For the present vessels requiring more
than thirty feet of water will not be
able to make the passage. but II is ex-
pected the channel will be deepened by
the time any vessel OF more than thirty
feet draft is ready to pass through the
canal.
The informal opening win take place
almost without ceremonies. The War De-
partment. under whose direction the ca
nal has been constructed. Is not even
informed of the hour at which Col.
Goethals will send the Cristobal through
the canal. The formal and oficial open
ing will take place next March. when
there is to be an international celebra-
ton. at which President Wilson apd MEM
bers Of his Cabinet are to be present.
It is understood there are a number
of steamship lines ready to send their
vessels through the canal at once The
canal. after today. also will be open to
vessels Of war OF every nation. including
those Of the European belligerents.
Collection OF tolls will be begun with
the first ship passing through the canal
after the Cristobals trip today. The
rates are SIS per registered net ton.
Passengers and crews are not to be
charged any fee for passing through the
canal aboard ships
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15

The National Geographic Society
yesterday issued its fourth primer OF
the war geography. as follows: '
Antwerp-A city Of Belgium re-
garded as its principal fortified strong
hold. Although sixty miles from the
ports Of Europe, because the broad,
and deep schelde River gives It an
excellent outlet. It's population is al.
most entirely Flemish. Under En-
peror Charles " ftsis said 10 have been
the most populous city OF Continental
Europe. At the middle Of the six
teenth century II had q population es-
timated ~ 125.oo0. The great fairs
held then attracted the merehAnts' OF
ish regime It declined. and in twenty
years fell to a population Of 5000.
The Treaty OF Westphalia closed the
Sehelde TO seagoing vessels. and II
was not reopened until the French did
so in 1874. Napoleon undertook 70 re-
WITTY the city, but It was surrendered
TO the English in 1914. II began 10
grow again. but was almost ruined In
the military operations OF 1880 and
thereafter. Netherlands retained the
right to levy navigation dues on the
which laid a heavy hand on
Antwerp until 1858. when It was COM
muted by the payment of about
81, 900, 600. The city and river are de-
Tended by q number Of advanced
fortresses and by ramparts eight miles
long. Part OF the environs can be
placed under water. The fortincations
were built TO serve as the rallying
ground for the Belgian army In case
II was overpowered in the field by q
superior force.
'Maastricht CMahstrikt)-The capt.
tai of the Dutch state of LmburE sit
uated on the left bank Of the Meuse.
It belonged to the Frankish kings, sew
eral Of whom resided there 1t was
taken by the Spanish in 1879. who
pIundered the place and put 5000 to
death. Prince Frederick Henry Of
Orange captured it in 1882. and the
French took Il three times, in 1879, l7l5
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BeLgia1s Place Final Hope
Behind Forts OF AntWerp
of Armies Is Described BY the National Geo.
graphic Society in It's Primer of War Zone.

and I7ss. II was the only town of South
Holland that held out against the Bel
efans In 1880. II IL unfortined.
1daastrieht IS only about twenty miles
from AK Il Chapelle.. 49,.
"Dinant DeenonSl-Taken by Burgundy
in 1855 and al male prisoners shot or
caused 70 be drowned by being forced 10
jump into the river from the elins, this
Belgian city has had an evAntful career
Louis " captured II in 1915. and the
French held II for thirty years In ISIS
the Dutch built the citadel. which is stu
the sight Of the plaza but which was
disnantled long ago. Dinant Is q favor
lite summer resort Of the Belgians, 1t Is
about fifteen miles due south Of Hamur.
Z "Charleroi (shar-leh-rwa)-A town Of
Southern Belgium, on the sambre River,
some twenty miles above Namnr As the
crow flies. and about twice as far by the
river. It is the center Of the iron district
Of Belgium, and enjoys water commune
cation into France a. well as across
Belgium. II was ceded to France soon
after It was founded, and was fortified
by vauban so strongly that II twice held
out against the attacks OF William OF
Orange. The fortihcations later were
ra1ed, but Il was refortihed IN 1915 by the
order Of wellington. These fortincaions
were finally dismantled in 1853.
''Namur-A Belgian city of some 1000
situated at the confluence OF
the Samore River and the Meuse. The
old citadel Is on the rocky promontory
forming the fork between these rivers.
It is no longer used for military purposes.
vauban tried to make II impregnabla
after Louis XIV captured IL in 1882 but
william III retook Il three years later,
while the French got II back in l7o2.
Grouchy. on his retreat into France, made
a stand here against Gen. Pirch and his
Prussians. A new scheme OF defense was
laid out in 1855, which included the aban-
donment OF the citadel and the construc-
ton OF nine forts on the elevated positions
around the town. In addition 70 these
strong oombproof fortresses the lay Of
the intervening territory between them
lends itself to defense.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
WAR ON FOOD DEALERS
FORCE PRICES DOWN: NEW
YoRK's EAST SIDE SUFFERS

New York. Aug. h-war on unscrupu-
lous dealers opened in earnest today. As
a result dealers began a reduction Of
prices. The decrease was particularly
apparent in the cost of meats. The
price OF lamb was reduced 3 cents a
pound. mutton cents, and beef. u to /
cent a pound.
A committee Of LII professional men.
appointed/by Mayor Mitchell met in the
council Chamber Of city hail. This COM
mittee is working in conjunction with
the bureau of weights and measures.
Representatives Of the largest meat
packing establishments have been sum-
moned to explain the sudden advance
The investigation will be directed to
shipments OF meats flour, butter. eggs,
canned goods and other staple articles
of food made in interstate.
Joseph Hartigan. commissioner OF
weights and measures, who made an in
vestigation Of conditions on the East
Side, today said conditions there are
pitiful. The price Of bread remains the
same but the loaves are smaller. some
Of those being sold today being little
more than half the size OF the loaves OF
last week Many dealers have boosted
the price Of milk and ice and the babies
are suffering. Meats in the Ghetto are
far beyond the price that the ordinary
Ghetto purse can pay.
Eggs and butter are selling al 3 to 40
per cent above thosesof few days ago,
and most Of the canned goods are above
the prices Of two weeks ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
BURLESON ORDERS SUIT
TO COLLECT $57,6OO
Stamp Bill for Sugar at a Glance.
Mailed Under Senator Lodges
Frank, Remains Unpaid.

Postmaster General Burleson yester-
day directed the institution of a suit
to collect 357.6oo from the United
States Beet Sugar Industry. as postage
on approximately $50. 900 copies Of a
pamphlet entitled Sugar at a Glance"
This pamphlet, mailed broadca st
when the tariff bill was pending in
Congress, was almost attributed uni
versally to an alleged sugar lobby in
Washington The publication and its
distribution under the frank Of Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge, OF Massachusetts,,
excited considerable discussion In both
Houses OF Congress, and was inves-
tigated by the Senate lobby commit
tee.
Truman @. Palmer. secretary treas
urer of the Organization, II Is allege ed.
enlarged and edited to make favorable
to the sugar industry. certain reports
and charts ordered printed by the SEN
ate Sugar at a Glance" was designed
TO show a necessity for a high pro-
tective duty on sugar.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
raid THROUGH Maine
ON CANADA "ABSURD''
Few Germans in State. but Will In
ves6sate." Governor Replies
to Bryan.
SHERIFFS TO BE ON LOOKOUT

Bangor, Maine. Aug. H-while Gov.
Haines, OF Maine, was enjoying himself
at the annual reunion at the alumni Of
Lee Normal Academy in the town of Lee
today he received from Secretary Bryan
the following message:
william T. Haines, Governor Of Maine.
British Embassy advises department OF
rumors that a man named Sleigman T.
instigatinE certain German subjects 10
join in raids through Maine and Yer
mont woods upon Dominion Of Canada.
Department would be glad IL you would
make inquiries as 10 the truth of these
be take. to prevent use OF United States
for such purposes.
"w. J. BRYAN"
To this Gov. Haines made the follow
ing reply:
Hon W. J. Bryan.
Secretary of State. Washington.
"Rumors seem absurd There are few
Germans in Maine and almost none at all
in the northern part OF the State. VIII
investigate promptly, however. and re-
port IL find any foundation for the story.
WILLIAM T. HAINES."
Gov. Haines came to Bangor tonight
on his way home and showed the tele
gram Of Secretary Bryan to The Wash
ington Herald correspondent. With his
reply the governor. while regarding the
alarm as absurd, was willing to admit
the possibility Of such thing as a raid
Of Canada through Northern Maine,
after the fashion OF the Fenlan raids
Of 1866.
He has directed all sheriffs and other
officers to be on the lookout for such a
movement, and II any raid is contem-
plated the fact will soon become known.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
TURKEY MUST EXPLAIN
PURCHASE OF WARSHIPS
France. in Sharp Note. Makes De-
mand Upon Ottoman Gov
eminent.
ITALY ALSO MAY TAKE HAND
,.aal c.bIe to me washington H,r,ld

SPECIAL Cable to The Washington Herald
London. Aug. H.-An Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from constantinople says
that Turkey bought the German cruisers
Breslau and Goeben today for S2O0o0. 900
Paris, Aug. 1.-THE French government
today demanded an explanation from
Turkey of the fact that the German
cruisers Goeben and Breslau have been
allowed TO remain in the Dardanelles
This action was taken after an authori-
tative dispatch was received from Con-
stantinople stating that the crews were
still aboard, despite the statement Of
the Ottoman government that they had
disembarked.
The French note transmitted TO Con-
stantInople stated that England and
Russia Joined with France in seeking an
explanation. II told the Porte that the
crews Of the two vessel must be repa-
triated Immediately.
Rome. Aug 1.-THE purchase OF the
German warships Goeben and Breslau
by Turkey. which appears to be an ac-
complished fact. despite the denials made
on Thursday, created q deeply unfavor-
able impression here today.
Italy Is expected to demand an ex-
PLANTATION Of Turkeys intentions. and to
warn the Porte that this country will
not allow the present naval equilibrium
OF the Eastern Mediterranean to be
threatened. This country Is determined
to prevent. II possible. complications IN
volving the present naval strength in
the Eastern Mediterranean. which might
result in war.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
HOLLAND PREPARING
TO DEFEND NEUTRALITY
Wide Areas Flooded and $1,000
Troops Guard Border-War
Council at Palace.

Amsterdam. Aug. h-Although Holland
again has given oficial notice that she
will remain neutral in the great Eu-
ropean conhagration. war preparations
are going forward, especially along the
western and southern frontiers, on a
grand scale.
The Dutch war minister was summon
ed TO the palace today and conferred with
Queen Wilhelmina.
A number of dykes have been cut.
flooding large areas as a precautionary
measure, and more than 5000 troops
have been thrown along the southwest
ern border.
The chief fear is that Germany will
invade the provinces of LImburg and
North Brabant, where they Join Bel
GUM. but it is considered likely that the
Germans will not do so unless it be-
comes an absolute necessity.
With Holland neutral the grains and
other supplies necessary for the life OF
the German nation can be shipped TO
Rotterdam Tin ships not flying the Ger
man fag) and can be transported thence
up the Rhine into Germany.
II Holland should become involved In
war this trade route would be closed to
Germany.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
ABROAD
ACCOUNTED FOR
The State Department Learns
Washingtonians in Eu-
rope Are Safe.
500 COMING FROM ITALY
Relief Board Meets Today to Plan
Rescue of Americans Stranded
in Foreign Cities.

The names OF Neutrality-suspicious. are still
coming into the State Department from
points all over Europe apprising the Sec
retaryt for the benefit OF anxious friends
and relatives that they are safe.
Cables to the department said that Miss
Katherine Meeker is safe in Munich. as
also are the Misses Mccammon and Dr.
Jung Hat Mrs. Mary Thyson is re-
ported safe In London. Clarence W. De
Knight is also said TO be in Zurich. From
various sources the following names of
Washington people reached Washington
yesterday with the declaration that they
are all well and safe:
Misses Florence Bendy. Isabel p.
Evans, Alice Lane, Florence Gibson.
Kate Ronsaville. and NJ stockbridge;
Mrs. stockbridge. Attorney and Mrs.
Frederick E. Chaplin. Rev. DR.. J. T. Hud-
die. pastor OF ST. PauTs Lutheran
Church; Nrs. Huddle. and II. W. Draper.
Retired ofheers Abroad
Adjt Gen. Andrews, OF the War De-
partment. received q cable from Col.
George o. Squier. military attache at
London, saying that the following named
retired of1cers are in London in touch
with the United States Embassy and well
provided for: =
Brig. Gen. Frank Taylor. Col. Charles
H Hunter, Col. John a. Lundeen. Maj
Eric Bergland, and Lieut. Eugene r.
West
The board constituted for the purpose
OF directing the measures taken by the
United States for the relief OF Ameri-
cans in Europe will meet today in the
once OF Secretary OF the Treasury Nc
Adoo 10 consider further plans for as
sisting Americans.
Army transports are proceeding to
News, Va, to be fitted out for
a trip to Europe, and the board also
has under Consideration the offer OF a
vessel for charter in Genoa. Italy.
Secretary Garrison. received advices
reporting the departure Of the Undina
from Naples with 800 Americans on
board. II il expected that the State De
psrtment will receive in a day or two a
list Of the Americans who took passage
on her.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
KEEP US OUT OF WAR;
TALYS APPEAL TO U. S.
Reported that Ambassador Page Will
Garry Message of Rome Gov
eminent Here.
PREPARES TO DEFEND BORDER
BY BRIXToN D. ALLAIRE,
Special Correspondent of The wash

fuEtOn Herald.
Rome, Aug n-Batteries Of heavy
artillery are being moved TO the French,
Swiss. and Austrian frontiers, where the
Italian government has massed $1,000
men as a precautionary measure.
Although Italy has refused to engage
in the hostilities involving her colleagues
in the Triple Alliance, Germany and Aus
tria. war conditions prevail over the
greater part of the kingdom.
Particularly In the north have war
measures been adopted. Martial law pre-
walls in all the towns along the northern
border. the forts have been strengthened
and all the mountain passes are under
extraordinary guards
It Is reported that mines have been
placed the Italian entrance Of the
famous Simplon tunnel to blow up the
southern md Of that magnificent work
IL war should come and Italys enemies
should try to make use of this passage
into the country.
War in Italy at this time would be IN
popular and the government Is keenly
aware Of this state OF affairs. However.
II hostilities were forced upon the coun-
try. the government would stand in q
more favorable light in the eyes of the
populace than II it voluntarily went to
war in support Of its allies who are
fighting for principles in which the Ital-
ians have no vital interest.
1t is reported and there seems to be
authentic ground for the belief that Italy
has appealed or will appeal to the United
States for support against being forced
into war. The Roman press announces
that this phase may have something to
do with the proposed trip Of Ambassador
Thomas Nelson Page to Washington on
an "ofhcial mission
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
WILL FIGHT ALLEY BILL.

A committee has been appointed by
the Chamber of Commerce to protest to
Congress against the passage Of a bill,
approved by the Senate, that would make
hahitation OF alley residences unlawful
The bill Is in many ways similar TO
that advocated by Mrs. Woodrow Will
son. and which is now in committee IN
the House.
What the Chamber objects TO Is q
clause that makes habitation of the
residences unlawful after July !, 1913
but which makes no provision to recon-
pense property owners for the vacancies
that viii result Many Of the buildings
cannot be used for business purposes
and will have to be wrecked.
The committee Is composed OF Albert
Schulteis. chairman: B. F. saul. odell s.
Smith. Charles Linkins. Chaplin Brown.
and P. T Moran
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
FOREIGN MAIL OFF TODAY.

American mail for European countries,
except Germany and Austria Hungary,
will be dispatched from New York City
this morning aboard the Red Star liner
Rroonland. Belgian registry, and aboard
the Cunard liner Saxonia, British reg
istry. according to present arrangements
Of the Postofnce Department Mails for
Germany and Austria-Hungary are not
expected to be dispatched until next
week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
TRADE MEN SEEKING FUNDS.
Joint Conventions Committee Are
Named to Hustle Campaign.

Joint Conventions Committee Are
Named to Hustle Campaign.
Both the Board Of Trade and the
Chamber Of Commerce have renewed
campaigns TO increase the joint. conven-
tons fund Of the Washington CONNER
cal organisations.
William F. GUIDE, Thomas Grant, and C.
]. Gockeler, constituting a subcommit-
tee Of the joint conventions committee.
yesterday interviewed managers ef sight
seeing automobiles and tRxicab COM
psnies with view to getting contribu-
tons to the fund.
Results were satisfactory. it was re-
ported, and the amount raised will be
announced early next week.
The following were named yesterday to
represent the board on the joint conven-
lions committee: Harry Almond. Clinton
7. Brainard,' ]. Harry Cunningham, Will
lam W. Everett. c. ]. Gockeler, Charles
z Kern. J. Edward Lewis. Charles P
Ravenburg, Percy H. Russell, and George
?. sehutt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
SUES MAN OF LEISURE"
FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE
Mrs. Bessie A. Fisher Tells Court Her
Husband Has $4,000 Year In
nnrn. Incl,,dinr an Affinity


Describing aer husband as a man Of
leisure Mrs. Bessie A. Fisher sued her
spouse. Richard b. for absolute divorce
yesterday in the District Supreme Court
A correspondent is named.
The wife states her husband has an
income Of between $1,000 and $4,000 a
year. and alleges he took an affinity TO
a suburban resort In his automobile one
night Il Is set forth in the bill Of COM
paint that Mr.. Fisher inherited large
stock holdings from his father.
The couple were married in Piainheld
N. J., in 1904 Mrs Fisher alleges her
husband has led "dissolute and dissi-
pated" life for the last six months and
furthermore that he mas become addicted
10 late hours. She charges him with
using violent and abusive language and
making life unbearable for her. Mrs.
Fisher asks the court to award her all
mony and prevent her spouse from an
moving her in any way. Joseph r. Fague
and John c. Cuttings are her attorneys.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
BAND CONCERT TODAY.


By United States Marine Band, William
h Sandman. leader. At the White Hoass.
at .. n
PROGRAM.
MGrch. Tbs Rife Regiment. .sousa
Overture. DEE GeiSt des Wofvoden."
Grosznann
Suite. Peer Gynt". .Gdes
la) morning. (b9 the death Of Ase.
tcl Anitls dancr. t1 Dance q the
lmps in the halls Of the Mountain
King. A
Duet for eornetA Die waldvoeSisin."
Musicians John J. Miller and Hans Joer-
csnseu.
Excerpts from The Crown Dia-
A summernight's dyl. ''Muician's
Astray IN the Forest. Hermann
Genet and baTytons o6Hgltos b. Arthur
g. Witcomb and GeorEs o. Freq. sextst.
b. wunderiich. A. Gueuisi. A. Seidler.
c. o'Neil. n. Clark. Apd'L. kniser.
Grand march. Entrances Of the Gussts
At the Wa<thurg' .Wagnsr
Thu Star epandsd Banner"
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VIRGINIA HARRISON LOCATED.

Miss Virginia Harrison, wtlevs-year-old
daughter of the governor general OF the
Philippines, for whom inquiry was made
at the State Department. as she had been
travelling through Europe with her gov
erness, has been located by diplomatic
ofheials- She Is safe and sound on board
the liner Persia en- route for London
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years ago. It was mostly
on my body and / could not
rest for the itching and
burning. It began like .
nettle rash, then It would
break out In pimples all
over me. ! would sting
and burn and itch al over
and / scratched until I was
almost raw. At times I
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
CONGRESS IN BRIEF.
SENATE.

After debating throughout day. Senate
reached unanimous consent agreement
that vote would be taken on the con-
ference report Of ship registry bill not
later than o'clock Monday. -..,.
Senator Smith. Of Georgia, introduced
bill for Federal licensing Of cotton ware
houses
Committee on Postofhces and Postroads
reported Bourne bill for Federal aid to
good roads.
Senate recessed until Il o'clock today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
HOUSE.

House considered routine business on
private calendar.
Naval AFFAIRS subcommittee continued
consideration Of Weeks bill 10 establish
mail and passenger lines to South Amer
lean ports by use Of naval vessels
Bill authorizing Treasury Department
to deposit 100000 in Kentucky and Ten
nessee banks to be loaned to tobacco
farmers was introduced by Representa-
tive Themas, Of Bentuclry.
Adjourned until noon today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
JACOB LAMGEIoTH DEAD.

New York Aug. lL-Jaeob Laingeleth,
chairman Of the board Of directors Of the
American Metal Company, a director Of
the Corn Exchange Bank. and six other
pig banking and Industrial corporations.
died suddenly At his home " Greenwich.
Conn. today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
BLUEJACKETS LANDED.
U. 8. Consul at BIueneId, Nicara-
qua, Asks for Forces.

The landing Of hfty-seven American
bluejackets at BIueneIds. Nicaragua. was
reported to the Navy Department yes
terday by Commander n. C Twining.
commanding the United States gunboat
Tacoma He took this action at the re-
quest Of the United States consul at
Bluenelds. because Of fear that there
might be disturbances growing out OF
the political situation.
Reports Of unrest al Bluefieids led the
State Department more than a month
ago to send the gunboat Tacoma to that
port to observe the situation. Conditions
IN Nicaragua generally are unsettled
Light blue eyes generally have the
keenest sight, with gray ones next
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-15
SKIN TROUBLE
ITCHED AND BURNED
On Body, Could Not Rest. Broke
Out in PimpIes All Over. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment Healed.

R. F. D. No. l. Box le4. Bndge~ater.
n. CT was suffering with . skin trouble
which began after spell Of sickness. SIX