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The Washington times., 1914-05-18
WARNS REPEAL WILL
FORFEIT U. S. RIGHTS
Sutherland Declares Action
Would Forever Bar Right to
Free aCnaI Tolls.

IL Congress at this time votes to re-
peal the free tolls clause of the Pan
anna canal act, it will forever fore
close this country from asserting the
! right to free tolls through the canal
In the future. in the opinion Of Senator
sutherland Of Utah. one Of the fore
most lawyers of the Senate. Senator
Sutherland spoke today on the subject
repeal, and declared himself against
the repeal bill.
To vote for repeal now, IS l inter-
pret the situation" said Senator Suther-
land, would be to concede N the most
deliberate manner our want Of legiu-
mate power to allow the exemption,
however wise or necessary We may con-
ceive such action to be-
Senator Sutherland made fun Of the
simmons amendment to the bill, to the
effect nothing in the bill is TO be con-
sidered as waving any right possessed
by the United States.
He said Senator Simmons could mot
lightly be charged with a desire TO
perpetuate confidence game on the
trusting gentleman who occupies the
White House." but the amendment was
SO inconsequential as to amount to "a
little legislative badinage for the mere
senator Sutherland declared the
proposition of the President was as
founding that Congress should re-
verse itself on the tolls question,
right or wrong"
He sought to show that free tolls
was not in contravention of the Hay
Pauncefote treaty, but expressed will
ingness to submit the controversy TO
arbitration.
Among other things, Senator Sother-
land pointed out that the United States
had expended nearly a half billion for
the canal. and that 1t was taking all
the risks.
If slide occurs in the Culebrn cut
we must remove 1t. ut whatever cost.
said he. II am overflow of the Chagres
river in the season Of torrential Hood
shall damage the canal our money must
repair IL. II. sir. great earthquake
shall some day brins about the utter
destruction OF the canal, the whole STU
pendous loss must fnll on us. The Brit
Ssh Treasury will remain intact"
Undr such circumstances, ne took the
position that to absolutely shut our
selves of from the right to send our
coastwise ships through the canal free
of charge. even IL sometime In the ru-
ture we desire to do so. as demanded By
the President, is unwise and indefen.
sible.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
YEGGMEN GET HAUL
IN BROADWAY GLARE
Rob Theater in Broadway After
Subduing Watchman With
RevoIvers.

NEW YORK, May 18.-Maskod yegg-
men using nitro-glycerine, worked for
three hours in the heart OF the upper
Tenderioin early today, while they
looted the safe Of the new Strand Thea
ter. at Forty-seventh street. Of 5000
Meanwhile four luckless watchmen
were forced to stand by. and each hour
one of them, with revolver at the
back OF his head, was forced to punch
the clock that tald a downtown burglary
insurance company that ''all was well.
Saying they were detectives, looking
for jewel which a woman lost in the
theater last night, the three robbers
gained easy access to the theater. There
were three watchmen on guard, and
they were Joined by the chief watch
man.
The chief demanded to see the alleged
detectives shields. and they drew their
pistols.
Here's our badges" said the l@ader.
Step lively now and show US the safe.
The watchmen then were bound and
gagged, and guarded b. one of the
safeblowers.
Then for three hours. while a police
man was nearby on fixed post and the
usual tenderloin night crowd was pass
ing, the yesgman worked until they
opened the safe and got the money.
Half an hour later one Of the watch
men managed to free himself, ard Their
he released the others.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
SAVES s3l,0O0,0OO
FOR GOVERNMENT
Court Of Claims Reverses Decis-
ion in Mail Weighing Suit by
Railroads.

Th eCourt of Claims today handed
down decision reversing itself IN
wlia- are now known as the ''divisor
cuses." involving 20 railroads The
decision saves the United States from
Payment of claims amounting to more
than 81 .ooO. 900.
The suits arose out of the weighing
of the mails carried for the Government
by the railroads. Up until 1907. the
Government had been accustomed to
having the mails weighed for a period
Of 1oo days. and this total divided by
80. in order to get a general average
OF weight of mails for the year.
Subsequently to 1907. the Government
weighed the mails for 1o5 days and
divided by los. The railroads claimed
this reduced the average by one
seventh. ami that from 1907 on. the
Government should have paid one
seventh more than II did
The decision Is against the railroad
claim.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
COMPOSER TO LEAD
j. s. MARINE BAND
Edwin L. TurnbuII, of Baltimore,
Will Direct Playing Of His
Own Selections Today.

A departure from the usual program
will be noted in today's Marine Band
concert at the Marine Barracks, when
Edwin L. Turnbuil. a Baltimore COM
oser and director. will lead the band
in some of his own selections.
composition known as "A Melody
from Lanier's Flute" an historical and
romantic composition. will be one Of the
features of the weekly concert. Sidney
Lanier. the poet, imprisoned in Point
Lookout Prison. Virginia. during the
civil war. managed to smuggle his be-
loved flute when he was taken there.
Playing the instrument proved to be as
popular with the poet as writing lyrics,
and Lanier's melody was remembered
by a fellow-prisoner, John B. Tabb, who.
after the war became priest and pro-
fessor at st. Charles College. near Ell
licott City, Md.
The melody was carried by Father
Tabb, and was heard by Edwin L.
Turnbull many years after the war. It
was rescued from prospective loss, and
will be played today at the Marine
Bard concert with another process
sional march,, and a reverfe, "Twi-
light" Mr.. Turnbull will lead in his
own owl. ARRANGEMENT Of Tschaikowsky' $
of wagner's 'Wotan's Farewell" and
THE Fire Music"
Today's concert will be notable for the
playing Of a new march Of Lieut. w. II.
Santlemann's named after the third
President Of the United States. The
concert will start at Ais p. m, and will
include the overture from "Tannhauser," !"
Der Geist des weiwoden," THE Inyt-
tatton to the Dance" and Bucaloss,s 8
"A Hunting Scene"
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
BRISTOL SCHOOL To
GIVE Z DIPLOMAS

Invitations to the graduation exer-
cises to be neld at the Bristol School.
Nineteenth street and Mintwood place.
beginning Thursday afternoon. were is
sued today. The exercises will continue
through the following Wednesday.
Thursday afternoon, a French matt
nee will be given at o'clock. The
baccalaureste sermon will be delivered
in st. Margdret's Church Sunday night
at o'clock by the Rev. C. p. Spariins,
rector of ST. Johns Georgetown.
On Monday afternoon at o'clock.
prize exercises and a studio exhibit will
be given. The class day exercises vii
be TUESDAY afternoon, May %, at {
o'clock. The closing and commence
Inent exercises will be held Wednesday
eTeninS. May q, at s o'clock.
The graduates are Misses Eloise Ior-
ter Anderson, Jean Campbell. Marraret
Louise CoffCan, Thellha Dargan, Marie
Louise Galway, Gladys Armstrong
Graham, Dorothy Elizabeth HCmpe,
Evelyn Kollctt ISnote. Frances Rcpec-
ca Miles. Laura Talbot Neal. AIary
Ellis Walker. and Louise Elizabeth
Williams
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
FRIENDS OF PUTNAM
FIGHT FOR LIBRARY

Friends of the Library of Congress
and OF Librarian Herbert Putnam are
preparing to resist any effort which
may be made in connection with the
legislative bill to take the control of
the library out OF his hands and pu,
it into the hands of p1l!:lcians.
RI agricultural bill q still before
tie Senate, but will be disposed of
srortly. The legislative bill will then
come up and will be considered at such
times as II does not interfere with the
biz fcI the r~peal Of canal tolls.
TIL, opponGn's q Librarian Putnam
hope to get q pro"ls'Cn inserted II the
bill 20 compel division of the library
tI.l eyes pr"pcrtionaiely among the
States. EftcIts are Lens made to gain
suop. TT for thi1 plan.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
WOMEN GATHER IN
CONGRESS At ROME
Readiustment of Feminine Ac-
ts;sriities in Home and Busi-
ness to Be Chief Topic.

ROME. May IS.-The readjustment ot
woman's sphere of action in the home
in the field of labor. and in social work
to meet the changed conditions Of to-
day is the problem which the lnterna-
tional Congress OF Women had cut Out
for itself to solve when it reconvened
here this morning.
The opening session OF the congress-
which has been organized by the
National Council of Italian Women, was
attended by nearly 1900 women. OF
these. nearly one-half were delegates
to the Quinquennial meeting of the
international Council of Women, which
closed its Sessions here on Friday
but who remained over TO participate
IN the congress. AS < result the open
ing session this morning had among
its audience such distinguished women
as Lady Aberdeen, president of the
council; Princess Laetitia., Duchess OF
Aosta, Mrs. lOglivie-Gordon, Countess
Spalletti- Rasponi, Frau Hainisch OF vi
emma, Mrs Mary SewaIl, Madame Avril
de st. GroiX,, Countess Danieli-Camozzi,
the Rev. Anna Shaw. Kate Waller Bar
rett. and, in fact, practically ali OF the
best known Headers. of the feminist
movement from all of the leading coun-
tries of the world.
The opening session, declared 10 he
the most representative gathering OF
women that has ever taken place, was
held in+the permanent art palace erect
ed by Italy in the Vale Giulia for the
exposition of three years ago. The con-
gress will continue in session until
May o.
The work of thu congress will be
disposed of under three heads: First
the necessity of an organization of the
home more fitting TO the new moral and
economical conditions, social morals,
and hygiene of today. Second. the city
home, the laborer's home Third. the
garden city.
The work OF the congress as relates
to the readjustment of woman's posi-
tion in the sphere of labor will include
the conciliation Of the mission Of wom-
an in the family with the exigencies
of labor; the influence Of woman's la
Dor on the physical and moral condi-
tions Of the family: the fun recognition
of the. child's social importance. and the
opening of new fields for feminine ac-
tivities that find no employment in
family life.
The congress will take up the oues-
uons of moral and legal aid to minors:
protection Of emigrant women, pauper-
ism; woman as regards hygiene and
sanitary aid, and the question Of how
society helps the subdued in the strug-
gle for life.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Report Favors Spanish
War Widows Pensions

The Senate Committee on Pensions, os
which Senator Shively is chairman,
ordered a favorable report today on tine
bill which has already passed the
House. granting pensions TO the widows
of soldiers OF the Spanish war and OF
the Philippine and Chinese campaign.
Veterans OF the Spanish War have
been strongly urging such legislation
for years. An amendment was attached
to the bill which provides for pension
OF widows Of civil war veterans in cases
where marriage was subsequent to 1890.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
HARRIS RESIGNS
AS CENSUS CHIEF
Director to Enter Race for Gov.
ernorship of Georgia Imme-
diatey.

Director William ]. Harris today re-
signed his position as head Of the Cen
sus Bureau and will leave Washington
within a few days for Georgia where
he will enter the campaign for govern
or.
Mr.. Harris sent his resignation today
to Secretary Of Commerce Rediield and
1t is understood that he requested to be
relieved of his duties at the earliest
possible moment. Mr.. Harris reached
the conclusion a few days ago to enter
the race in his native State and plans
to open his campaign next Saturday.
The Director OF the Census, when ap-
chairman of the Democratic State cam
paien committee in Georgia, and has
long been Identified with Democratic
politics in that State. 1t is not known
at this time who will succeed Director
Harris.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
KALL|POL|S GROTTO
WILL INITIATE FIFTY

A class of fifty candidates will be
Initiated at the ceremonial session OF
Kalipolis Grotto. Nc. Is. Mystic order
of Yelled Prophets OF the Enchanted
Realm, to be held in the ball room
Of the New Willard tomorrow night.
This will be the final initiation in Kali
lipolis, prior to the session of the sll-
preIne council, which convenas at Rich
nlond, June 8, 3. and 10. While it is
said that the candidates will be intro
duced by the painless method" doing
away with the usual rough passage of
the River Styx, it il certain that they
will be sufficiently entertained.
Monarch Peter r. Pullman has ar
ranged an elaborate program, in which
Eallipolis glee club. kallipolis orcnes-
ira and kalip0lis banc will engage, Re
hearsals for the event have Been in
progress for the past month, and II is q
certainty that Shis affair will eCIiDse
anything the grotto mas presented in
the past
Following this initiation and enter
tainment. an elaborate buffe: luncheon
VIII be served.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
WILSON |NSTRUCTS
ENJOYS TO NIAGARA
Outline of American Position Is
Given to Peace Delegates by
the President.

President Wilson had an hours con-
ference this afternoon with Associate
Justice Lamar, of the United states Su-
preme Court, Frederick w. Lehman
and Secretary of State Bryan, during
which he laid before the Ameican dele
gates to the Niagara Falls conference
his fnal instructions. The greatest
secrecy was observed regarding the ma
ture of these instructions.
The American delegates. accompanied
by force of stenographers, will leave
Washington at O'Clock tomorrow
morning. Secretary Bran probably
will hold another conference with them
sometime this evening.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Lad Wanted Excitement,
Turned in False Alarm

Because he wanted to see some ex-
citCment, was the reason given by
Parker Armel. six years old. Of 2JO5
Center street northwest. for sounding a
false alarm OF fire from the box at
Meridian and Center streets shortly be-
fore noon today.
When the firemen arrived and were
unable to locate any blaze. inquiries
were made among persons In the crowd
ker admitted that he had sent in the
alarm. the firemen say. and the police
were notified. AS he was too Young to
arrest the police took him home to his
mother, who promised TO administer
the proper punishment.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
If skin BREAKS
OUT ANDITCHES
APPLY SULPHUR
Use it like a cold cream and
dry Eczema eruptions
right up.

The moment you apply boid-suiphur
to an itching or broken-out skin. the
itching stops and healing begins. says
q renowned dermatologist.
This remarkable sulphur made into q
thick cream effects such prompt relief.
even in aggravated Eczema, that II Is
a pever-ending source Of amazement to
physicians.
For many years bold-sulphur has oc-
cupted q secure position in the treat
ment Of cutaneous eruptions by reason
OF its cooking, parasfte-destroying prop
critics. and nothing has ever been found
to take its place IN relieving irritable
and innammatory affections Of the skin.
While not always establishing q rerma-
nent cure. yet In every instance it I'm
mediateiy subdues the itching irritation
and heals the Eczema right up. and IL
Is often years later before any eruption
again manifests itself.
Any good pharmacist will supply an
ounce Of bold-suiphur cream, which
should be applied to the affected parts
like the ordinary cold creams. II isn't
unpleasant. and the prompt relief af-
forded Is very welcome. particularly
when the Eczema is accompanied with
torturous itching--Advt-
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Prosecution Rests i'm
Thomson Bribery Case

The Government rested its case this
afternoon in the trial of Peter G.
Thompson. millionaire paper manufac-
turer, charged with attempted bribery
in connection with contracts he held to
furnish post card paper. 1t is expect
ed the case will go to the jury Wednes-
day.
Major ". P. Zantzinger, the post
office inspector. who is alleged 10 have
been given 800 by Thomson, who is
the president Of the Champion Coated
Paper Company, of Hamilton, Ohio was
Under cross-examination by counsel for
the defense today. He denied that he
as paid the money to render personal
service in behalf of Mr.. Thomson.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Woman Held at Asylum;
No Word From Relatives

Tho police Up to a 'ate hour this aft
srncon had received no reply TO a dis
IstCb cent to the father Of Miss Susan
SlInons. in Allentown. Pa, notifying
him of his daughters detention here
as person OF unsound mind. Miss
Sin'ons formerly lived in Philadelphia.
but according 10 a message received
from the police of that oSly this after
noon. she has no relatives there.
Mics StnIons told the police she came
70 Washington to see Mrs. William
JCrnings Bryan, whom she h.pe1 would
adjust number Of matters for her.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Americans in Capital
Of Mexico Number 1000

More than 1000 Americans will re-
main in Mexico City. despite Presi-
dent Wilson's repeated warning to de-
part. according TO estimates today re-
ceiyed from the Brazilian minister at
the capital Over 500 desiring 10 remain
have already registered with tho minis
ter. He has urged all of them 10 leave
The American hospital will be kept
open for the present
Secretary Bryan today said he could
not advise any American at this time
10 return 10 Mexico.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
To Report Rural Credits
Legislation Wednesday

meeting Of the Senate Banking and
Currency Committee has been called
for Wednesday. At that time, Senator
Hollis will report to the main commit
tee concerning the work of the sub
committee which has been Considering
rural credits. 1t is generally believed
rural credits legislation is dead for the
session. owing TO the wide difference of
opinion on that subject, and owing 10
The fact the President is opposing Gov
ernment aid in rural credits. a principle
10 which many Democrats are friendly.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Miss Matthew Lectures
On Old Irish Folk Lore

Described either as a lecturer who
dances or a dancer who lectures. Miss
Kathleen Matthew. niece of the famous
Father Matthew. OF temperance society
fame, fills the bill in both capacities and
gave most interesting and novel lee
tIre to large audience at Polls Thea
ter last evening. Miss Matthew lectures
on ireland, and gives a demonstration
Of Irish folk songs and dances.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Inspector R. H. Boardman
Is on Road to Recovery

Marked Improvement is being shown
in the condition of Inspector Robert II.
Euardman. Chief OF Detectives. VINO has
been seriously i'll at his nome In r street
northwest. The Inspector IS now able to
cit up most cf th. day. and els ultimate
recovery is expected.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
SuSpends Licenses of
Ferry Boat Captains

The licenses of the masters Of the
ferries Ithaca and Goshen and the tow
ing steamer Laselle were suspended to-
day by Secretary OF Commerce Redfield.
as a result Of their negligence in caus-
ing a collision in New York harbor,
March Il, In which three passengers on
the Ithaca were killed and a number
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

were injured. The license Of A. J.
Houseman. master Of the Ithaca. was
suspended fer sixty days. and Of Daniel
Mahoney, Of the Goshen. and John H.
Smith. Of the LaseIle. for ive days The
question Of fne was left to be deter
mined later.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
CHURCH STONE LAID
NEAR ALEXANDRIA
PapaI Delegate at Exercises at
Mt. Ida-Edifice to Bear
Name of st. Rita.

| ALEXANDRIA. Va. May IS.-The
cornerstone Of st. Rita's Catholic
Church, at Mt. Ida. four miles north of
Alexandria. was laid yesterday after
noon by Mgr Bonzano. papal dele
gate. assisted by Alexandria Division
| NO. ], Ancient Order of Hibernians.
! Those officiating in the services were.
Mgr Bonzano, papal delegate; Mgr
! Cerretti. auditor of papal delesate: the
Rev. Father OFarrell, vicar general Of
! the diocese of Richmond: the Rev. DR..
William ]. Kerby, of the Catholic Uni
versity; the Rev. Father Van Ingel-
gam, Falls Church. Va; the Rev II.
J. Cutler the Rev. L. +. Kelly and the
Rev. F. J. Lucks, of st. Mary's Church,
this city.
The cornerstone. a large block of
marble, was placed in the southeast
corner of the building. 1t bears the in
script.on st Rita's 1914" In it was
placed a metal box containing a num-
ber of church papers, coins and
bronze medallion of President Wilson.
r. Z. knight. State vice president,
and Harrie White, local secretary. of
the Retail Merchants Association. will
leave on wednesday for Richmond.
where they will attend the annual State
convention of the association.
A delegation from Mt. Vernon Chap
ter. Royal Arch Masons. will leave this
afternoon for Fredericksburg to attend
a triangular convocation Of the chap
ters OF Fredericksburg. Orange, and
Culpeper.
- -1,A ~
A. Taylor. CT this city, was SO badly
injured in an elevator accident in. At
lanta, Ga, on Saturday that his right
foot was amputated.
The Alexandria Light Infantry, after
its regular drill in the armory tonight,
will give a street drill at $50 o'clock.
Delegates Of Old Dominion Command
cry. knights Tempiar, headed by DR..
Lindsey. will attend Ascension services
on Thursday as the guests of Orient
Commandery, Washington.
The funeral of Mangus Schuler. who
died Saturday afternoon. was held to-
day from St Mary's Catholic Church.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Father Cutler.
A large delegation from Fitzgerald
Council. Knights OF Columbus. and the
Royal Arcanum attended the services.
Messrs. George H. Schwartzmann. z.
L. Downham, ]. West, August Colmus.
and William Hellmuth. OF this city. and
Henry Buscher, Of washington, acted
as pallbearers. Included in the music
rendered was a solo, Face to Face"
sung by Miss Katherine Brill. Inter-
ment was in st. Marys Cemetery.
In the corporation court this morning
Charles Blanling was given a final de-
cree Of divorce on statutory grounds
from May Blanling.
r. c. Sullivan. delegate from Semi
mole Tribe, and C.. NJ. Schwab, delegate
from Osceola Tribe, will leave tomor-
row afternoon to attend the grand
council Of Virginia /. o. r. NJ, to be
held in Richmond Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

The Alexandria Light Infantry, after
its regular drill in the armory tonight,
will give a street drill at $50 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

Purvis Taylor, son of Mrs. Charles
A. Taylor. CT this city. was so badly
injured in an elevator accident in. At
lanta. Ga. on Saturday that his right
foot was amputated.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

Delegates Of Old Dominion Command
cry. knights Tempiar, headed by DR..
Lindsey, will attend Ascension services
on Thursday as the guests OF Orient
Commandery. Washington.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-12-14

Somewhat beyond them was another
elevation, like the one in the shadow.
of which the automobile was an
chored in the sand. Now speedy
conception of their situation came to
the mind of Gerald as he recognized
what it really was. He stepped quick
lyto the edge of the elevation that
screened them from the bay. He
gave quick gasp.
A mile out in the bay two battle
ships were ranged. The dunes
were target points, and as Gerald.
glanced over the one that shielded
them he observed a round, white
painted wooden target at its apex.
Just then a second shot plowed up
the sand into great cascade not
twenty feet from them. The next
might strike the target base beside
them. ~
"Quickw he said, rushing back to
the machine and almost tearing from
Grace the white, flowing veil she
wore.
Grace, thrilled, petriied, saw him
run back, describe a wild leap, and
he landed on staggering balance on
the top of hummock, steadying
himself across its uneven surface by
climbing to the edge of the great
target. =
Out from his hand waved the long
white veil. Could the see him?
Would they see him? His heart
quivered as puff of smoke from one
of the distant vessels was followed
by a bounding blotch, boring space,
and shot landed so feet short of
the hummock.
A second puff of smoke-but still
Gerald stood at his post of peril, wav-
ing the flimsy signal, and then-the
crisis! the climax!
Gerald was conscious of terrific
shock. That, last shot, better aimed
than its predecessor, had neared the
-, IoI he