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The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
WAR OF NATIONS HITS
U. S. RAILROADS HARD
Hundreds of Employees Dismissed Be-
cause of Enormous Falling Of of
Freight and Passenger Traffic.
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS HUNG UP

The War Of the Nations" is not only
causing the closing down Of factories in
the United States by shutting OF the
importation of material from Europe. but
also is causing the dismissal of hundreds
Of railway employees. Freight and pas
senger trafic on all the railroads run
ming out Of Jersey City shows such an
enormous falling on that the railroads
are compelled to make wholesale dis
charges in their operating forces
To make a bad matter worse, millions
Of dollars worth of property is being
hung up and thousands of men thrown
out Of employment because of the failure
of Congress to pass the river and harbor
bill claim supporters of the measure.
According the the army engineers hav-
ing river and harbor work in charge,
work on 1876 projects has either been
suspended already or will be suspended
by September Is, because of the failure
Of Congress TO make the needed appro-
priations.
failure Of Congress to pass the river
from its mouth to Minneapolis, the Co
lumbia River at its mouth. the Delaware
River between Philadelphia and the sea,
the Hudson River, which is an extension
OF the city of Mobile; Black Warrior
River, locks and dams: Boston Harbor
Massachusetts,. 35-foot channel; Ohio
River, locks and dams
II is stated at the War Department that
millions of dollars worth of machinery
will shortly become idle on the Missis-
sippi River because Of lack Of appropria-
tons TO carry on the work OF revetment
etc.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
VILLA rs ONLY DARK CLOUD
ON THE MEXICAN HORIZON

The State Department yesterday received
reports Of the occupation of Mexico City
by constitutionalist troops under Gen.
Oregon. The entrance Of the constitu-
uonalists was so peaceful. and their
presence so generally accepted by the
people, that there was little for the
Brazilian Minister TO report except the
bare fact that the occupation was at last
a fact The Minister was Of the opinion
that the new government might De set
up the same day.
There is but one dark SPOT on the
horizon for the administration. however,
and many oficials are inclined TO believe
that II will disappear soon.
The pne cloud is Gen. Villa. There re-
mains much uncertainty as to his future
attitude toward the new powers in Mex
leo City. II is pointed out here that
Villa was conspicuously absent IN the
taking Of Mexico City. though II was but
few days ago that the constitutional
list agency here was announcing that
Villa would be present. with 5000 men,
and share equally in all the honors.
Attention has likewise been called
to the fact that in the recent inspired
discussions Of the makeup OF the Car
rama cabinet. Villas name not once
has been mentioned.
That Villa is a party to such a back
ground position as Carranza is giving
him at present and that he will quiet
ly accept IL is seriously doubted here.
Northern Mexico has been the key Of
the entire Mexican situation ever since
the Madero uprising began four years
ago. That Villa insists on holding to
that key is causing some apprehension
to the administration here 1t a time
when, but for the uncertainty as to
Villa, there would be good reason for
great satisfaction.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
WOULD FORCE NoN-NEUTRALs
TO HARVEST GERMAN CROPS

Berlin. via London. Aug. 13.-The CO.
logne Gazette advises the government to
organize all able-bodied French. Belgians
and Italians left in Germany into bands
to harvest the crops under military su-
pervision-
The Berlin Bourse remains nominaIly
open. A committee Of members has de-
cided TO postpone until the end Of Sep
tember settlements Of transactions con-
cluded up to August (.
The newspapers report the sale Of
government per cents at q highly sat
isfactory prica" The figures are not
given
Municipalities everywhere are fixing
maximum prices for foodstuffs, There
are no complaints Of food shortage.
The military censorship Is working with
iron severity. The Rheinisch West
falische Zeitung has been confiscated
for publishing information OF the move
ment OF troops
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
PARCEL POST EXHIBITS
At BURLESON'S ORDER
New Feature Will Be Installed at
County Fairs This Fall as Re-
suit of Instructions.
SERVE TO EDUCATE FARMERS

To meet a widespread demand, parcel
post exhibits will be a feature at many
of the thousand Of county fairs and other
rural gatherings to be held in the United
States this fall. This is assured by the
action OF Postmaster General Burleson
in sending a form letter to postmssters
at all county seats authorizing them to
provide for the exhibits.
The purpose is to use an opportunity
which, it is believed, offers an excellent
means of showing the rural public how
to take full advantage OF this compare
lively new postal facility. Scores Of the
postmasters took the initiative and wrote
the department asking for permission to
install and conduct such visual demon
stration Of the parcel service.
More particularly, the county fair dis
plays will give farmers an object lesson
in the working Of direct exchange be-
tween country and city of the less bulky
articles Of farm production. Sample
packing boxes and containers, such as
have proved satisfactory in experiments
conducted Jointly by the Postofice De-
partment and the ONCE of the markets Of
the Department Of Agriculture. are to be
placed on view Literature describing in
detail how best TO serve the necessities
Of city consumers will be distributed by
postal employees.
An appropriation is not available to
meet the costs OF preparing and main
tanning postal displays Of the kind But
the department is informed that in the
majority Of cases space for the govern
ment's use can be had free Of charge.
Suitable exhibits Of sample containers
and shipments can be prepared at little
or no cost. Postmasters are authorized
to give as much Of their personal time
and attention TO the preparation Of the
exhibits as may be necessary. They also
may detail employees Of their Offices to be
present at the postal ''stalT' and explain
and demonstrate the operation of the
service.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
DIRECT Land TAX
Urged BY BAILEY
Congressman VIII Introduce
Bill to Substitute Rro-
posed War Levy.
WARNING TO DEMOCRATS
Says Revenue on Tea and Coffee In
sures Defeat Of Party at
Next Election,

direct land tax in all the States
for the support of the Federal govern
ment in place Of the proposed war
tax" will be proposed to Congress by
Representative Warren Worth Bailey.
Of Pennsylvania Mr.. Bailey thinks it
would be ruinous TO tax tea and cof-
fee. or to increase the beer tax BY
a simple land value tax. he said last
night, he hoped to enable the govern
ment to raise 500. 900. 900, the amount
understood TO be needed to make up
the deficit resulting from the Euro
pean war.
Il cannot refrain from saying that
I believe the talk. of q war tax is
premature and calculated to work mis-
chief" said Mr.. Bailey. Tt is true
our customs receipts have fallen on. but
this condition cannot last much longer.
Great Britain or Germany will soon
fight 1t out on the seas and as soon
as that is over. no matter who wins,
our commerce will be resumed, per-
haps in increased volume. since all
Europe must look to US for supplies.
Rigid Economy Necessary.
Meanwhile, rigid economy will be
recssssry. The Democrats Iarty is
bound TO prevent extravagant expendi-
lures. II we must have a war tax, why
should il be put upon industry? A
stamp tar upon tea or coffee, for eN-
ample, would be a step backward. II
Great Britain can resort to land value
tax to maintain her two-power standard
surely We can do the same in this emer-
gency.
There is this advantage about a land
tax; it will stay where it is put, while
an indirect tax upon industry can be
shifted to the consumer, and usually Is
so shifted land tax would not tend
To reduce wages, as the other would
On the contrary II would stimulate activ-
fty in every line OF human endeavor.
The constitution opens a Way for land
tax. 1t is necessary only that II De
spportioned among the States Indirect
taxation is a curse 1t makes Tor eA-
travagance and corruption
Leader Underwood and those acting
in concert with him should ask them
selves how the country would. receive
war tax proposition. An increased tax
on beer would tend TO drive men 10
drinking whiskey and that effect would
be demoralizing. To put tax on tea
and coffee, which always have been free,
would insure defeat for the Democratic
party. The land value tax is growing
in favor the world over. The plea made
by Lloyd George on behalf Of his famous
budget is precisely the same as I intend
TO urge on behalf of the bill I am going
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
GERMAN AGENCY IN PEKM
REPORTS FRENCH DEFEATS

Pekin. Aug. is-A German agency has
promulgated advicea purporting to be
press cablegrams from Europe, stating
that all the French soldiers have been
driven from German soil. to counter
balance continued reports Of Belgian sue
cesses.
Those in sympathy with the allies de-
clare that the German dispatches were
obviously intended to niislead German
residents in China
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
HUNGARIAN WOMEN TO
Fight BESIDE HUSBANDS
Brave and Fearless. They Expect to
Renew Traditions of Rev.
olution of 1910.
NO MOVEMENT FOR SUFFRAGE

Budapest Hungary. Aug. 16-women
will be seen on the battlehelds OF Europe,
IL the fighting between Austria Hungary
and Servia and Russia becomes general
Since the men of Hungary have been
called to the war. the women Of that
kingdom not only are protecting the
homes, but many Of them have followed
the men to the armed camps
The women of Hungary are brave and
they will fight again. just as they did
in the revolution OF 1s40, when they went
to the front as officers and soldiers. and
stood shoulder to shoulder with their hus-
bands. fathers. and brothers.
One of the favorite stories which Hun
garian women tell again and again to
their children. is that of the capture Of
Fort Egri and how Dobo Katiea, the wife
Of the chief, whose territory was being
besieged by the Turks, led the women
against the invaders.
town, and called the women together.
asking them in the name of their coun-
try to arm themselves and follow her
They all disappeared on the instant, and
Dobo Ratica was afraid for while they
were not brave or patriotic enough to
fight But soon they returned. armed
with pitchforks, clubs, and stones, and
followed her to where the Turks were
climbing up a rope ladder to the fort,
which stood on a cliff.
The women heated tar in pitchers, and
poured the boiling stun down on the
Turks. also pelting them with the stones
and jabbing them with the pitchforks.
Dobo Katica climbed halfway down the
ladder, and took the red nag from the
leader of the Turks.
In every war in which Hungary has
been engaged the women OF the nation
have fought alongside the men.
II is highly probable that II the Hun
garian soldiers are drawn into the present
war TO fight for Austria, their women
will be found on the battlefield. fighting
with their husbands and brothers.
Hungary is one Of the nations Of Eu-
rope where there is no movement for
equal suffrage
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
WILL DIsMEMBER GERMANY
AND AUSTRIA, CZAR DECLARES

Rome, Aug. 1S.-The correspondent of
the Corriere Italia at st. Petersburg tele-
graphs that the Gar has declared that
under no circumstances will Russia cease
war upon both Germany and Austria
until both of these countries are entirely
dismembered.
The announcement of the Gar that II
Poland remains loyal to Russia II will
be given autonomy has been received
with enormous enthusiasm not only lin
Poland. but in other sections OF Russia
The correspondent states that 1t Is un-
derstood that a force con rising not less
than 1000 900 Russian troops are preparing
to cross the River Bug and enter Galicia,
Austria. The Bug River is an afiiuent OF
the Vistula River and is 500 miles in
length.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
CAPTURE OF GERMAN FLAG
MAY WIN $1,000 REWARD

Paris, Aug. IA reward of 81, 900 and
perhaps double that amount waits the
French soldier who captured the first
German standard, taken at St Blaise,
Offered by Paul NJ. Charnier, 4 nag
maker of Paris.
Nine. de Plunkett. widow of former
director Of the Palais Royal TheaIer.
asks the city of Paris 20 award a be-
quest of her husband, made tr Iss3, Of
s.. 600 to the French soldier who should
capture the first flag Of Germany in a
war of revenge. At that time the city
refused the bequest
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
ECONOMY AT DUTCH COURT.

London. Aug. .16-An Amsterdam dis
patch to the Daily Chronicle says that
Queen Wilhelmina has decided to insti-
tute more economy at the Dutch court,
so that there may be larger funds avail
able for relief work.
The usual royal visits to Amsterdam
and other places have been abandoned,
and the principal court functions for the
coming autumn and winter have been
cancelled
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
CHURCH IS 200 YEARS OLD.

Cape May. n. J., Aug. Is-The moth
of the founding Of the Cold
Spring Presbyterian Church was cele-
brated by an all-day service in which
the principal participant was John Wan
amaker. ConEratulatory letters were re-
ceived from President Wilson Mr.. Wan
amaker attended the church as a boy.
and donated 800 publicly today, but il is
limited that he has given a larger sum
which is yet to be announced
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
DRIVE AUSTRIANS OVER
- SAVE, DECLARE SERBS

Rome, Aug. IA telegram from Nish.
temporary capital Of servia, says:
'servian troops have driven the Aus
trians back across the River Save, Two
Austrian transports in the Danube were
sunk by Servian artillery and all the
soldiers drowned
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
BRUSSELS PRESS CENSORED.

Brussels, Aug. 1s.-As a result OF an
order issued by the war ONCE. news
papers are hereafter to appear only once
each day, and on not more than six
evenings each week. and then only after
all matter intended for publication has
been submitted to the censor
The news of the history-makins events
which are occurring here hourly there
fore will be more greatly restricted than
ever hereafter.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
SPIES DRESSED AS WOMEN.

Paris, Aug. l6.-German oficers dis
gUised as women have been arrested as
spies in the Jura Mountains. near Berne,
while attempting 10 penetrate France.
When caught they were in an auto
mobile. When the machine was searched
a number Of powerful bombs were found
hidden.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
BAN ON ABsINTHE IN PARIS.

Paris, Aug. 1C.-An order prohibiting
the sale Of sbsinthe was issued today by
Police Prefect Hennier Barrooms viol-
ating this order will be closed. This
action was taken to keep down disorder
over the war
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
PREDICTS NEW REPUBLICS.

War Means n Better Europe, Says
Rev. DIR. Donald b. Mcleod.
The European War: Its Causes and
Its Probable Results was the title OF a
sermon preached at out-of-door services
at lexington Presbyterian Church, last
night. by Rev. Dr.. Donald B. Mcleod.
Rev. DR. Mcleod said the war will re-
suit in bettered conditions in Europe. and
will mean the establishment Of many
new republics.
The war will mean the overthrow Of
all tyranny" he said. 1T will prepare
the way for a new civilization. with an
altruistic note as the dominant note The
old civilization is passed. The dominant
note Of the new civilization will be the
rights Of humanity"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
RUSSIA DENIES CRUELTY
TO GERMAN CITIZENS

St Petersburg. Aug. l6-The Russian
government denied today that German
subjects in Russia have been ill-treated.
German citizens have reported 10 the
American embassy that they have no
complaint to make Of the treatment ac-
corded them.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
NEW TRADE OPENED UP.
Mobile In roueh wish yenesusIa
ana colonbian Ports.

Mobile. Ala. Aug. is.-opportunity
for Increasing trade with many Inn
portant points on the Caribbean Sea
has ba4n given 10 Southern manufset-
urers and merchants by the recent es-
tablishment by the seeburK line Of
service between Mobile and Venezuela
and Colombian ports. Three new
steamers. making fortnightiy saiIings
from Mobile, have been placed in this
service.
c. L Chandler. South American
agent for the Southern Railway and
afhliatsd lines. reports that the trade
of the United States with Colombia
and Venezuela ~ increasing rapidly
and that many OF the exports to these
countries are manufactured in the
South.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
SUPPLIES AMPLE IN PARIS.

Paris. Aug l6-There is no shortage
OF rice and sugar here at present, while
in the case OF fuel there Is as much gaso-
line and other oils as in normal times.
There is expected to be a plentiful sup
ply of coal within few days, as re-
suit of the gradual resumption Of rail-
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
BELGIAN REsERvIsTs SAIL
FROM MONTREAL ON IoNIAN

Montreal Aug. l6-Two hundred and
rity reservists Of the Belgian army
sailed today on the steamship Ionian for
London.
The Caroline. the French st.aun.r vhtch
Is to carry home a large nunnher ~
French reservists. Is stlI in port.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
ALeERINE NOW SAFE.

Vancouver. British Columbia. Aug. 16.-
The British sloop of war Algerine, which
had an exciting trip up the California
coast lodging the German cruiser Leip-
zig, is now safe in Esquimalt HRrbor.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
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the sea and about six miles from the
city one a small creek which At ebo
tide became dry. German Kiau-Chau
contains about iss square miles. The
bay Kiau-chau measures about hftesn
milas each way and receives ave small
streams which. carry into II much silt
during the rainy season. The best har-
Dor on the coast Of the bay II Using
Tao At the extreme end OF the penin-
suls OF Laoshan.
The villagers were brought out by
the Germans and the port Of Using Tao
made the foreign settlement and the
capital OF the German gone. Fine
streets have BEEN made and electric
lighting and telephone systems in
stalled A public water system was
constructed and many fine buildings
were erected with German capital
seized I'm 1897.
In November. 1897. Riau-chau was
seized by German neet as the result Of
the murder of two German missionaries.
and in the negotiations which followed
the Chinese consented to lease the place
70 the German government for term OF
years. Kiau-chau lies near rich coal
fields. and much German capital was
raised TO work these fields and build rail-
way lines throughout the mining region.
IN Lut ltupOEI1 " NaS btONCSNSAeNo
amounted to $50. 900. and the exports to
$500. 900, showing the enterprise OF the
German commercial interests
Germans were encouraged TO enigrate
TO Kiau-Chau, and were guaranteed pro-
tection by the German troops and the
German warships which have been main
tanned there.
The administrator Of the colony has
been, to some extent. autonomous Much
money has been expended on improve
ments; for instance. the budget for the
fiscal year Of Is06-'W amounted to S,S7s.-
900, for which The German government
contributed more than S3ooo.0oo
San Diego, Cal. Aug 16-The japanese
armored cruiser IdZuma will not tarry
In American waters longer than twenty
four hours more. was the Information
given out this evening by Capt. Moriyi-
anna The IdZuma's commander said he
had received a telegram from Tokyo or
dering him to be ready to proceed to sea
with his command upon short notice.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
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The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
HOLY ROSARY PICNIC.
Church Gives Big Outing mt Hunts
willie Park, Md.

willie Park, Md.
A thousand memers Of the Church Of
the Holy Rosary held a picnic yesterday
at Huntsville Park, Nd.
A section of the Marine Band was in
attendance. and there were games and
contests. During the afternoon a base
ball game was played by the Trojan A.
ball game was played by the Trojan
and Braddock athletic clubs.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

New York. Aug. is-Arrived Germania,
from Marseilles; Lueeline. from Rouevn;
Persiana. from Huslva-
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17

Mong Kong last year imported ss.So7so
gallons Of kerosene.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
REV. E. K. HARDIN ON VACATION
Pastor breaches Sixth Sermon OF

Series Before Leaving City.
Rev. Edward K. Hardin. pastor of
Mount Vernon Place Church, yesterday
preached the sixth of a series of sermons
on the petitions contained in the Lords
prayer.
Forgive US our trespasses as We for
give those who trespass against US"
was the text yesterday. Rev. DR.. Hardin
will leave today for a vacation. and will
resume the series on his return to WASH
ington in September.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-17
NoTIcE
To Management
p. y. v. Lunch,
IOos Pa. Ave

] =
IN zoos Pa. Ave
- Gentiemenf
LdesIre to state that the eggs We are
supplying you are from cur best near-
by stock, the same ~ we supply the
leading hotels and our best trade
Very truly yoBrs,
JAS F. OYSTER,
800 Pa. Ave-
Two eggs, fried, boiled. scrambled OF
omeletse, 10e, with hot bread
HOW DO THEY DO TIT
TODAY.
We cut our pies In four pieces. Only
restaurant In city doing %.
RIB Roast Beef an Jus ----....-.-. 1Oe
ROast Lamb with Mfnt Sauce .--.- Zoe
. Roast Pork and Apple Sauce 10e
sugar Corn on COh.-..-- &c
iced Cantaloupe or Watermelon. Se
soft-Sheu Grabs 1Oc
Tomatoes .-----..---.-.---.. @On
Bone Slrioin ..----. - soe
Fried Onions OrTrOmato Sauce free win
meat orders.
Fifteenth Anniversary.
watch Us Grew
Look for Daily Ad.
Souvenirs Today.
The cooking, service, or prices cannot
be equnled.
Tickets for Mary PickfOrd, at Virginia
TheateF, free today.
The Washington times., 1914-10-28

tion. The Republican machine of
Omaha was bitterly hostile, and in
the preliminary State convention
was able to send a solid delegation
against Howell. But the State con-
vention didn't settle the matter; a
primary came later, and, to the as
tonishment of the politicians, Howell
swept the city of Omaha and carried
the State for the nomination.
If elected, Howell's administration
is expected to devote itself to legis-
lation paving the way for munich
palities -to~ secure control of their
utilities. The public ownership
movement is strong throughout the
State
Nebraska, it is to be said, has had
a good deal of the sort of legislation
that aims at regulation of municipal
utilities. The legislation always
looks good, but the regulation al
ways fails to regulate. Ownership
is the alternative to which the pub
lie turns as last resort.
The Washington times., 1914-10-28

great show of emotion toward that
! very capable man.
On the sea Admiral Jellicoe per-
formed a meritorious and somewhat
Deweyan feat, but England's eyes
turned from him back to the conflict
on the land. Jellicoe has not been So
much of hero to his people as Ed
digen of the submarine has been to
the Germans.
These, of course, are all men
whose exploits have been accom-
plished in the line of their duty.
Perhaps they would appear more
glorious if the eyes of the outer,
neutral world were not fixed upon
the finest figure of this generation
in Europe, the genuine and lasting
hero of this war, Albert of Belgium.