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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10

With respect to the new building in
Washington and other recommended
tons. the commission says:
1.-THE pressing need of adequate
quarters for the housing in one build
ing OF all the employees connected
with the work of the commission in
Washington. for the reasons of econ
omy and efficiency explained in our
previous annual reports. in our judg-
ment justifies US in again urging the
construction by the Government. at
as early a date as practicable, of a
suita BILE building for this purpose, or
that the commission be authorized to
enter into a lease arrangement or
contract covering a term of years for
the construction of such a building by
other parties. We are now under the
necessity of renting outside buildings
for the purposes of our work of val
spection of locorE<ive boilers, and we
are convinced that such an arrange
ment as above suggested would be
much less expensive to the Govern
ment that the renting from wear to
year Of necessary space
For the reasons stated in our last
and previous annual reports We renew
our recommendations therein contained.
TO the effect:
THAT, for the purpose OF uniformity
ana TO prevent injustice, tnerC SnOulu
be provided by law one periSd-in our
opinion three years-f0e the beginning
of all actions relating to transportation
charges subject to the act.
That there should be appropriate and
adequate legislation upon the subject OF
control over railway capitalization.
THAT there should be legislation TO
make explicit and cestain the authority
of the commission to examine all cor
respondence. files, indexes. and other
papers and documents retained by car
riers subject TO the act.
THAT the penalty for violations Of the
hours of service act be changed to
fixed and definite sun. or that a mimi
mum penalty Of so be established in
stead of the penalty of not TO exceed
800 as now provided
THAT the use of steel cars m pas
senger train service should be required,
and that the use in passenger trains or
wooden cars between or In front of steel
cars should be prohibited
Blame Improper Flogging.
The commission pointed out that
there has been a considerable de-
crease in tho number of collisions due
TO the failure OF the enGinemen TO obey
the indications OF the block siSnal.' At
the same time II held that 1t is unreal
sonable to expect freedom from wrecks
when railroads employ fiagmen of little
experience without any examination as
to their knowledge OF rules.
Strong recommendation was made
for universal use of a system Of auto
matte train control in conjunction with
, other safety devices.
During the year the commission in
ynstigated sixty-three train wrecks.
which caused death to 169 persons and
injuries to 2.134. Improper tagging was
given as the prime cause of wrecks.
Inherent weakness of the train order
system was responsible in several
cases. and the commission advised use
of extra checks to safeguard against
danger of forgotten instructions. In
spection and supervision of work OF
train service employees is improving. the
report stated. but there is still need
Gov Standardization OF operating rules.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10

by trusted and competent men. who In
many cases suffer death. as r conse-
uuence OF their error. Ii is to be hoped
that the Investigations authorized by
the congress. mentioned in another part
OF this report may lead to the develop
ment and use OF some system Of auto
matte train control TO be used in con-
nection with existing systems which
will eliminate this class of accidents
Attention is again directed to the
need OF legislation requiring the stand
ardizatiOn of operating rules. That
uniformity i'm rules which is necessary
to safety can only be secured by the
compulsions of Federal legislation. The
efforts OF the American Railway Asso-
ciatiCn to standsrdize operating rules.
wholly effective. for the reason that the
association has no power to compel In
dividual roads to observe its recon-
mendations. The situation is similar
To that which led to the passage of
Federal legislation enforcing uniformity
in the application of safety appliances
to cars and engines. With proper rules
and operating practices, uniformly ap-
piled and enforced on all interstate
roads. a decrease in railway accidents
NAV be expected.
No improvement Noted.
The report declares there has been no
material Improvement in bad track and
roadway conditions. which have been
the cause of many wrecks. and points
out the continuous use OF cars in de-
fective condition. II advises the rail-
roads to acquaint responsible employees
with the safety appliance laws.
The commission has organized a board
Of examiner-attorneys. and has also in
creased in strength and number its
general examining corps, with a view
to expediting the taking of testimony
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Announces Test Date.

The Civil Service Commission to-
day announced the following list Of
cxaminationg on January 20. to fill
seven positions as inspectors OF shoes
and leather at the marine supply sta
tion in Philadelphia. AMI for Junior
railway engineers, Junior structural
engineer Junior railway signal en-
Sineers. Junior railway electrical on
Slne"rs. Junior telegraph and tcle-
phon" engineers, and Junior railway
civil engineers for the Interstate
{ omWcr"" Commission
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Daniels, Garrison, and
BRYAN Plan Canal Fete

rlans for the official celebration 10
company The formal opening OF the
'spam canal will be completed at
conference Monday between Secre-
aries Bryan, Garrison. and DanieiS
nd Richard 1. Metcalf, former civil
oN~rnor of the Canal Zone. Prepa-
rficn Of estimates to Congress 10
over the cost of the naval parade
rough the canal to the Panama Pa
&c Exposition at San Francisco viii
1cn be taken up.
Present CLANS call for the partici-
a tion OF President Wilson. mem berS
Z the ca binet, and members CT Con-
ress In the parade. Early plans for
he mobilization of an international
Get have undergone a change since
he war began.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Chief Justice Covington
To Address OhioanS

Chief Justice ]. Harry Covington, OF
Nc District Supreme Court, VIII be the
.rincipal speaker at the meeting of the
ohio Society at Rauscher's Monday
a ening The entertainment, which viii
ollow the business session. VIII be IN
barge of the first vice president of the
-0cicty, Justice Thomas II. Anderson.
chief Justice Covington will take as
lis tonic Ties That Bind" A program
4 vocal and instrumental solos has
rsnn arranged. 4 buffet luncheon and
1gncius viii follow the entertainment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Mrs. Margaret Johnson.

The funeral OF Mrs. Margaret john
son. wife OF the Rev Prank W. john
on, viii take place at Mt Zion
baptist Church Arlington. Va, to.
borrow At O'Clock. Nrf johnson. who
ned At her late residence at Arlington.
at Tuesday rnornlnE, is survived by
or husband and lour children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Mrs. Margaret A. Donaldson.

Following brief obseQuies' at her resi-
ence, 1870 D street southwest, the re-
rrains OF Mrs Margaret \. Donaldson
II be taken TO ST Dominlc's Church,
here a special service Will be conduct
H tomorrow At % a. III. Mrs. Donald
on. who was the vile u' James f..
donaldson. died AT hcr residence on
,ef Tuesday norma
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Mrs. Margaret E. King.

he funeral u Mrs. Margaret L.
lnR, who died at her residence, 2l2S
lirty-fifth street northwest, last Tues
.ay. VIII be held at Mt. OliVet Gene
'e-y tomorrow morning. following ser
ices at Holy Trinity Church ~ 9
IclOCk. Mrs. King, who was fifty Eears
Id, was the wife Of John J. KING.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Gen. Joseph NJ. Caiff.

lmcEment Of the body of Brig. Cen.
useph NJ Califf. L. ). a, retired, VIII
se rlace at Arlington tomorrow At
.. 10 o'clock General Califf died at his
rie residence i'm Towauda. Pa, on last
rdvo~d-v
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Mrs. Susan Ann Trevitt.

The funeral Of Mrs Susan Ann Ire
1T, wife of the late Constance :. Ire
u, viii be held from her residence
ear Laurel, Nd, on next Saturday at
l o'clock. Mrs. Treyitt expired yester-
lay at the age Of ninety-One.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Would Sell Transports.

The War Department has asked per
mission Of Congress to dispose Of the
meade and Crook. which are
forty and thirty-two years old. respect
lively. and which are declared to have
ortlived their usefulness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Mrs. Margaret A. Green.

funeral services for Mrs Margaret A.
,roen arc TO be conducted from her late
r-,Jeuce, 3241 y street northwest, this
fteTnoon at o'clock. Interment viii
.a held in Bethesda Cemetery, Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Home From Panama.

with the return from Panama OF N.
=. Nc Lean. president OF the Brooklaud
1tlzens' Association. plans arc under
sv for the next meeting Of the OrS=ui-
alton. probably December X
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
lanes Hopkins.

u-r-al services for James Hopkins
81 b= conducted from tho Metropoh-
r A. NJ =. Church. II street between
-tcenth and Sixteenth streets north
est tomorrow at o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
PavlOWa, Actress
as Well as Dancer

Anna Pavlowa. the incompatible
Russian, who with her brilliant
company and large orchestra will
be at the Majestic theater Tue sday
evening, February Sd. is supreme
in that form of dancing which ex-
presses grace and beauty. She
leavcs to others the mystic and
early classic and kindred dances
that to many may appear more OF
posturing and tableau than dancing,
PavlOwa is the greatest exponent of
whom anything is known. \ ia
nous actress. one of international
fame. said recently that Pavlowa
was not only the greatest dancer
she had ever seen but that she was
an actress as we'll as a dancer. In
this description was sounded an
element OF PavlOwas genius. a
quality that lifts her far above all
the rest. 1t is her power to con-
vey meaning in the dance. to cN-
press sentiment and feeling and hu-
| man emotion and compel response
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
.G0ETHALS As FIRST CIVIL
GOVERNOR Of CANAL ZONE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S-Pres-
dent Wilson has signed an execu-
tive order putting iuto operation on
April lst permanent government
for the Panama canal zone and
raining Col, George w. Goethals
as first civil governor.
Secretary Garrison made the an
nounccmcnt "a he carried away the
executive order from the white
house lie said Col. Goethals had
no. yet been officially informed,
that he would be as soon as his
name was sent to the senate, prob
abb, some time today.
Mr.. Garrison said the cabinet
meeting was devoted largely to a
discussion OF the Panama canal
government. He added that the
question oi tolls had not been dis
cr,sed and that the executive order
merely make, provision for the
collection Of such tolls a, are pro-
vided for by law.
The permanent government OF the
zone, headed by civil governor,
vl,,.~ 1
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
Express Company
Reducing Its Rates

Wells Fargo Express company,
along with the other express con-
Germs throughout the broad land. is
taking its medicine with apparent
relish. The companies are announc-
ing new and reduced rate of
charges all along the line, even 60
ing SO far as to advertise the fact
in many directions.
The whole affair has come about
by the adoption of the parcel post
by the government The parcel post
scheme has been in vogue about a
year, and the reductions made to
date in SpOrtatiOn charges is
50 noticeable that the people have
at least reached one means of
lower cost of living. With the new
arrangements that are now taking
effect the express companies are
making new schedules to meet the
government arrangements. The con-
sequence is that within few days
a new and reduced rate will go into
effect throughout the land Had
the express people been willing to
make legitimate returns on their
investment and not robbed the peo-
pie. the parcel post would never
have been confronting the outfit
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
Sheep Owners to
Increase FlOCkS

The Nparraguirre Brothers. with
large interests at SWeetwater, Min
eral county. are branching out in
the sheep raising industry in which
they have been engaged for many
years.
At Gartieti1d fiat between Haw-
thorne and Nina they have taken up
over 1000 acres under the desert
act and a> homeSteads on which they
have force OF men putting down
a number of wells with SIX inch
castings, some of the bores are down
over POO feet and while no large
flows have as yet been tapped con
siderable water ,eeps into the wells
The brothers are backed by
healthy bank accounts and will con-
tinue sinking until sufficient water
is secured as they are sanguine that
a plentiful water supply can be Sc
cured at depth.
It i, their intention in the spring
to erect suitable building, and con
siderably augment their flocks OF
sheep. plainly indicating they have
no fear OF the stability OF the wool
and mutton markets.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
Figuring Repairs
For the Spring

The county commissioners and the
city trustees are already beginning
to figure on the repair bills that will
confront both sides the coming
spring 1t was believed that the
city and county roads were in BET
ter condition this fall than in years.
Along comes one big storm and
wrecks all calculations
The work performed last summer
On the mountain roads is standing,
as the heavy snow has so far pro-
tected it, the question is what will
happen during the spring thaws. SO
far little damage has taken place on
the lakeview section, but other
roads are in deplorable condition.
The big storm and rain have dem
onstrated the fact that larger cul-
vert, will have to be installed. 1t
took the high water to mark the
places where the most work will
have to be done. and this is what
the commissioners are figuring on.
The results are not assuring at the
present time and Other storms are
o be expected during the coming
-prin2.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28

Ii enthusiasm, interest and sin
cerity arc indices, Safety First is
going to be notable success i'll Ne
vada There has probably never
been held in this state convention
or congres, that developed such
unanimity OF purpose as the one Just
concluded in Reno. 1t was attended
bv men in every walk Of hfe--pro-
fessional. commercial and industrial
and seated in the audience and
gathered about the tables employe
brushed sleeves against employer,
miner against operator, and all de
voting their energies to the one ct
fort. the one purpose. the adoption
OF means and suggestions i"r legl>-
lation that has for its object the
saving of human lie.
During the two days session many
interesting and instructive papers
were read, but space precludes an
attempt to reproduce them either III
whole or in part. but among them
the addresses made by /. + Abbott.
Safety commissioner for the Ore
gOn Short Line; Frank Ingram, sec
retary OF the brotherhood OF l,OCo-
motive Firemen: J. II. Linn, in>tru>-
tor of apprentices for the Santa te.
Professor Scrugham, OF the univer-
sity. and Ed Ryan, state mining in
spector, were particularly interest
ing and timely. Papers read from
F. {. Schweidtmann. OF the National
Association OF Manufacturers, and
c. w Price, Of the Wisconsin In
dustrial commission were also in
s1ructive and furnished considerable
though for future work.
Many OF those down for addre> Ses
for the first days session were un-
avoidably detained by washout> in
the Wabuska country. and failed to
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28

is now in charge. Members of the
commission are to be retained
however, until the opening OF the
canal re committee in charge of
the arrangements ior the celebration
OF the incident of opening. though
without any administrative func-
tiOns.
PANAMA, Jan. 2S.-Capt. Hugh
Rodman, OF the United States navy,
has been appointed chairman OF the
board ~ local inspectors to serve
during the absence on leave OF
Lieut.-C ol William Y. Judson, en-
gineer corps. who is on his way to
the United States.
The appointment of Capt. Rod
man is regarded here as the lore
runner of his nomination to a high
er office when the Panama canal
is operated under permanent gov
cinneut.
Licut.-C ol. Judson is expected III
Wa Shington in connection with an
investigation begun in 1913, alter
he left office as engineer commits
SiOuer of the District nj ('oluu,bia
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28

\ good season is promised this
section of Nevada the coming sum
mer The heavy blanket of snow III
the mountains has assured a plentl-
ful supply OF water for the farms,
while the valley is drenched with
moisture. This is some assurance
OF prosperity in itself.
\ lot of work seems to be in
sight for this vicinity when the
spring opens The work of the eN-
tension to the capitol building will
be under way "a soon as the wealth
er permits. as the contractors are a>
anxious to land the goods as the
people are to have it finished. In
the meantime the cutting Of stone
for the work is going on at the
prison and all will be ready as soon
as the weather man turns off the
faucet
At the brick kiln a lot OF work Is
contemplated. Aside from burning
a new lot of pressed brick lot of
land tile i, to be burned and sent
out. as the farmers are demanding
this material to drain out the over
flowing districts in the valleys
south of here. Work is to be re-
sumed on this industry as soon "a
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
Copper Canyon
Placer Doings

Copper canyon placers are -four
1shing and from the number of deals
and 1eadJustments negotiated are
being put in shape for a grand pro
ductIOn just as soon as the winter
weather quits In addition to the
big Four company of Rochester
there have been several other pur-
Cna>es made. some Of which we are
rot at liberty to mention just yet.
Among them was the transaction
wherein NJ. T. Lewis bought out his
partner. Harrington. They were
both interested i'll the second 200
feet Of the Jurey claim in Copper
canyon, just south the 200 feet own
ed BY Botchedean and associates.
This ground is d portion OF the
richest in the canyon. 1t is opened
by shaft sunk into the pay streak
on bedrock. Lewis will place at this
shaft gasoline hoist and both
blocks of ground will be worked
through the shaft. which will insure
speedy and economical action
Scout
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
Mcintosh the One,
the Latest RumOr

There was persistent story circu-
lated in Reno last evening and this
morning that {, ". Mcintosh would
be named United States district a
torncy by Senators Newlands All
Pittman and that his confirmation
would immediatyl, follow. John +.
kun2. the story runs, is to be dis
posed OF by being appointed dep
uty under Mcintosh,
Attempts were made to run the
story down. but other than the state
mcnt by responsible people that news
of that kind had been received from
Washington, nothing absolutely def
mite was learned Mcintosh is IN
Reno, and with his cheerful smile
seems cOntentcd and secure III his
hope.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
SAFETY FIRST CONvENT|AN
MARKS EPOCH IN NEVADA
Accomplishes Work That Means
Much for the AmeliOrati0n of In
duStrial Conditions and the Saving
of Human Life and Limb

get t. the convention till the second
day, but once there they took An
active and enthusiastic part in the
discussions.
The banquet following the two
days session. rendered the visitors
by the Engineers club OF the univer-
sitv. was pleasing affair and will
be made memorable i'll the days to
come from the TACT that it created
and cemented friendships that will
move in one accord ior the perpet-
uation of safety first
The electrical displays made by un-
iVcrsitv talent during the convention
and the headlight test made last
night on the Southern Pacific tracks,
just outside OF Reno. were both sem
>atlonal and interesting. The former
showed to what length, the Uni
ver>ity OF Nevada is reaching in the
demonstrating and teaching OF cleo
cal science, and the latter, the light
ing of right Of way by headlights,
evidences TO what extreme the rail
roads OF Nevada are going in their
endeavor to protect the lie and limb
OF passengers under their charge
Several kinds of lamps were used in
the headlight test, the most success
ful evidently being the nitrogen
lamp, which plainly lighted the
tracks and made an object discern
able 1880 feet ahead of the locomo-
tive and this too without dazzling
the vision OF one who might stand
on the track short distance n
front OF it.
Taken all together, the safety first
convention was success in every
sense OF the word and make, for a
condition in the state of Nevada
whose main purpose i, the preser
Vation OF human lie.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
Good Season Is Assured
for the Coming Summer

the weather will permit. The buill-
ing of drying sheds last season
means earlier work this spring.
,\t the brewing plant improve
mtntS are contemplated and lot Of
tie watts are ripening the brew this
winter for summer distribution. This
plant has kept considerable force
busy for the past year and addl-
tional help will be necessary this
coming season.
1t is said that number OF new
houses are to be erected as soon as
spring breaks, while plenty Of re-
pair work is under plan. Both the
electric power company and the
telephone people are contemplating
a complete overhauling OF their Sys-
tens, meaning men at work and a
better service.
Several mining properties are
awaiting the breaking of winter 70
put on a larger force This is es-
pecially true in the Brunswick dis
trict. while several OF the small claim
owners are figuring on opening UP
their ground. When it is all sized
up there appears to be a lot of sub
stantial work ahead in the next few
weeks
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
Wrenched Tendons of His Leg

Yesterday afternoon in Reno At-
tCrney General Thatcher had the
misfortune to again wrench the
tendons of his right leg in the vicin-
i'y OF the knee, thereby preventing
his attendance at the Safety First
convention. at which he was sched-
uled to read a paper The general 5
le2 has been in delicate shape for
a long time. caused by an accident
fourteen years ago. and before the
aiinert is permanently corrected
he may have to resort to some
herGlC treatment.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-28
Championship Basketball

To determine the championship
and settle the question of super
iority between the Polacres and the
Douglass High basketball teams
the members thereof will meet in
their third contest at the Grand
theater in this city on Friday night.
Each club has game to its credit
and for Friday nights play both
sides are prepared to put up the
ight Of their lives Admission TO
the game will be Is cents A dance
will follow the contest, admission
to which will be an additional 25
cents.