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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19

Every once in while Speaker Conner facili-
tates the house the record of the Legislature
What is it? Only eight bills passed in the first
five weeks. That means but one thing the closing
days of the session going to be so rushed with
a food of bills that none can be given it's proper
consideration, and the organization can jam
through anything it wants. Some records
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19

Remember all the talk we've been hearing about
economy from the Republicans It's rather
strange, then, to note that notwithstanding all
this propaganda the present legislature is costing
the state over 81 $50 week than the legisa-
ture of two years ago, and Heaven knows that was
bad enough. The expenses of the first four weeks
of this session were $45 1897 Co., that of two years
ago for the same period $40,262.O4. Once more
actions appear to be putting it over on words
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19

The state board Of control bought
Tuesday one hundred tons of sugar
for use in the state institutions. Due
to desire of the board to beat the
rising sugar market. the purchase
was made a month sooner than the
spring buying has been done hereto
fore. 1t requires 225 tons Of sugar
per year to supply the state institu-
tions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER.
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH LUMBER?

WHAT 3 WhONG WITH LUMBER!
We've heard our present depression in lumber
the depression that has existed since the break of
1910, blamed so often and vigorously on the
tariff the Democrats enacted little more than
year and half ago, that it is most remarkable
when one of the leading lumbermen of the state
recognized so by all his colleagues and selected
from all those available to address of Seattles
biggest organizations, talks for one whole evening
on the question of what is the matter with the
lumber industry, and never even mentioned the
tariff
We do not know the political affiliations or pref
erences of J. H. Bloedel of the Bloedel- Donovan
Lumber Mills of Belingham, but we do know that
he is the one lumberman who SO far in the public
print has had the nerve to get up and tell the real
trouble with the lumber industry. He gets down
to real facts cuts out all speculation all IFS ands
or butts and everything else, and talks about lum-
Der and the lumber business straight from the
shoulder.
What's wrong with lumberi Six things, Mr..
Bloedel says, and they are:
Overproduction, which he places at the head Of
the list
Next, " he continues, scome the results of the
abnormal lumber prosperity of 1867, when banks
extended credit too freely and inexperienced men
got into the business, increased the production
beyond the safety line, made money rapidly for
!. time and then got into trouble.
Thirdly, taxes have been increased to the point
81 actual confscation, where owners of timber
must liquidate
Adverse legislation the same cry the rail
roads are making
Rpox salesmanship.
Ilnmber substitutes, concerning which we pointed
ont that twenty years ago ninety-6ve per cent
Of the material entering into the construction Of
building was lumber, now it is barely IS per
cent =
There's the trouble with the lumber business
Note carefully the items he places first, the most
important Of all, in his estimation, being over
production The total output Of all mills in the
Northwest" he points out when operating to
capacity, is 13,OOOO0OO0O feet and in the greatest
year Of demand, 1909, consumption only reached
$500, 600 feet This great capacity has never
been absorbed by the markets that have as yet
been developed" Not word is there with refer
ence to the tariff, unless his use of the general
phrase adverse legislation might be taken to
cover it--eyen then it is fourth in the list
II is encouraging to note that this same Mr..
Bloedel is quite optimistic in his view OF the
lumber situation. 81 have been in the lumber
business twenty-five years, he says, land have
seen lumber sell at lower prices than those OF
today The Immediate prospects are bright. The
year has opened up well, but we want permanent
improvement in this industry, vital to the pros
perity Of the Pacific Northwest, and this we will
not have until the conduct Of the business is ad-
justed to economic laws. /"
Isn't he right
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19

Sixty-seven new members were
added to the rolls Of the Parent
Teacher Circle of the Lincoln school.
making a total enrolment Of more
than 100, in the contest that just
closed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19

Spring "has came" all right, all right-notice
the kids playing marbles?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
POPE SAYS END OF WAR
DEPENDS ON ENTENTE
Pontiff Quoted in Interview as
Putting Peace Up
to Allies

ROME. Tee. 31.-The Tribuna prints m
anonymous interview with IAN exalted
parsonage" in which Pope Benedict XIV
Is quoted as saying:
"If the Entente powers were willing
peace negotiations could begin to-
morrow"
The author of the interview declared
that the Tontiff gave utterance to that
expression few days after the recent
consistory. At the same time Pope Bene-
diet said he was determined to continue
his efforts for peace despite their futility
up to date.
Tho Pontiff was credited with the state
ment that the Central Powers had sub
scribcd their willingness to accept media
tion by the Vatican, but the Papal over
lures were rejected by England. France
and Russia.
The Tribunals informant said that
Cardinal Won Hartmann had come to
Rome from Germany as a peace ennis
sary at the time of the consistory, and
went so far as to offer Pope Benedict the
presidency of the peace congress. Card
inal Won Hartmann also brought word to
the Vatican that he had secured assur-
ances from Turkey that the persecution Of
Christian Armenians would cease.
Emperor Franz josef OF Austria, sent
word that Austro- Hungarian troops would
respect Roman Catholic places OF wor-
ship everywhere and would see that no
damage befell them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
RETIRING PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD OFFICIAL HONORED
Assistant Purchasing Agent G. H.
Grone Recipient of Gifts

After 30 years in the employ of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, George Henry
Grone. assistant purchasing agent. today
celebrated his last day in his present po-
sition. He will leave tonight for New
York. where he will engage In what he
terms Commercial business"
The office of Mr.. Grone was filled with
flowers presented by friends as a token
of their esteem and appreciation for his
services. In addition to this the retiring
official was presented with a silver tea
set by fellow workers in his department
The set was presented by Samuel
Porcher. purchasing agent, on behalf Of
the other employees. Mr.. Porcher has
been associated with Mr.. Grone for many
years in the service of the company The
farewell gifts this morning We're in the
nature of a surprise to Mr.. Grone, who
responded briefly. especially as the mem
bers of the departments baseball team
last week gave him a splendid signet
ring for the active interest he took in the
athletic affairs of the department.
Mr.. Grone was born at Harrisburg on
April %, 1863. He received his early ed
ucation in the public schools and Eysters
Military Academy, OF Harrisburg. and
later pursued further studies in the pub
lie schools in this city.
He entered the service of the railroad
on June Is, 1879. On May /, 1885, he was
appointed assistant chief clerk OF station
cry and printing in the purchasing de-
partment. and on June !. 1900. he was pro-
NOTED to chief clerk of stationery and
printing. Two years later. in 1902. he was
appointed chief clerk of the purchasing
department.; assistant 10 the purchasing
agent in June. 1905. He received his last
promotion on October /. l09 when he was
made assistant purchasing agent, which
position he will hold until tonight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31

in case appropriate evidence Is lacking
and the United States Government should
not have knowledge of the particulars of
how the American citizens came to grief,
the Hungarian Government, in
consideration of the incident which, from
a humane standpoint, is deeply to be re-
gretted. and guided by the desire once
more to manifest its friendly feelings to-
ward the United States, is ready and pre-
pared to pass lightly over this deficiency
of evidence aud also TO indemnify for
damages, whose proximate cause could
not be fixed.
Hoping that the Ancona incident can
now be regarded as cleared UP, the Aus
tro-Hungarian Government makes pro-
vision to submit for discussion at a later
moment these difficult international ques-
tions which are connected with submarine
warfare.
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY.
THE Austro-Hungarian Government
does not hesitate i'm view of the clrcum-
stances to draw the appropriate conclu-
sion concerning the indemnlfying of
American citizens affected by the sinking
of the prize, but for the damage caused
by the doubtlessly justified firing on the
fleeing vessel, the Hungarian Gov
ernment cannot well be made responsible
or for the damages which resulted from
the incorrect Decentralization or the cap
sizing of the lowered boats before the tor
pedo was fred"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
GET A 1916 AUTO TAG
OR COPS WILL GETYOIl
Issue of 1915 Not Good Tomo,.
row-Rush at Harrisburg
for Permits

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. s1-"Tb. -.
Of 1915 license tags will not be psrr.,.
ted tomorrow, January l." said s,.,.
Highway Commissioner Cunningham, -
day, "and the driver of any car on ,ho,
oughfares of the State tomorrow no, An.
playing 1916 tag will be subject to A.
rest and fine"
The automobile division Of the H,ss
way Department worked all of last nish.
to get out the licenses for which ann,,
cations had been filed and the last :,
them went forward this morning IN.
early mall brought In several hundr.s
delayed applications and the comnIssIonsss
made arrangements to Issue all llcenss.
applied for at the Capitol up to 4 o,cioc,,
this afternoon and all applied for by mai,
up until the last collection OF the mai
this afternoon. Belated applicants who's.
papers reach the department today shoulS
get their tags by tomorrow or Mondav
at the latest. The office will be clossd
tomorrow, New Years Day Never befors
has the Highway Department been abba IA
handle the applications with such dIs.
patch.
The last week brought rush for II.
censes, the receipts for Tuesday hav,ns
been $4,000 for Wednesday, SIS, 900. and
for Thursday, $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
AUSTRIA OFFICIALS RELIEVED
AT AVERTED BREAK WITH U. S.

VIENNA, Dec. 81.
Belief Is expressed in Austrian official
circles that a rupture with the United
States over the sinking of the Ancona
has been averted by the concessions con-
tained in the Austrian reply to the sec
ond American note.
But while the Austrian reply may re-
suit in continuance of the cordial
relations between this country and the
United States, 1t has intensified the feel
ing on the part of those who were OPP
posed to n conciliatory reply.
However, In view Of the dangers which
beset the Central Powers, it is declared
that those who were strongest in their
opposition to any concessions in the
Ancona affair are ready to bury their
differences In the cause OF patriotism.
Baron Burian. the Foreign Minister.
makes 1t plain that Austria-Hungary
agrees with the United States that the
laws of humanity must be upheld, and
the other pledges given are such, 1t is
believed, as will meet the approval of
President Wilson.
The chief points of the reply follow:
First. The Austro-Hungarian Govern
ment agrees with the United States that
the laws of humanity must be upheld,
Second. The reply gives assurances
that enemy merchant ships shall not
be destroyed until the passengers have
been given an opportunity to escape.
Third. Austria Hungary desires to main
tain friendly relations with the United
States.
Fourth The Austrian foreign office now
regards the Ancona affair as cleared up
and the incident closed.
Fifth. The Hungarian Govern
ment stands ready to indemnify American
citizens affected by the sinking of the
Ancona.
sixth. The commander of the submarine
which sank the Ancona has been punished
"for neglectinG to take sufficiently in con-
sideration the panic among the passengers
which rendered Decentralization more diff
hcult." This in effect is a disavowal OF
the act.
Seventh. The entire loss of life cannot
be attributed in the first instance to the
sinking of the vessel by the submarine.
Point No. is based upon the conten-
tion OF the Austrian foreign office that the
Ancona lowered several boats while the
ship was under way, which caused them
to oapsize
In It's review of the sinking of the An
coLa, the forei office says that the ship
sank so slowly that the commander of
the submarine at first doubted whether
the ship would go down.
During the 45 minutes that the Ancona
remained afioat after the torpedo was
fired says the reply, the persons on board
could have escaped If they had had avail
able boats.
The reply declares that the Ancona did
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
BONUS FOR EMPLOYEES
Oppenheim, Collins G. Co. to Dis
tribute $4,000 to Workers

Employees OF oppenhelm. Collins & 20.
will receive about $4,000 today ~ ,
the firm carries out Its proflt-sharin.s
plan. At 3 o'clock each of the 265 en-
ployes OF the Philadelphia store, Chest
nut and 18th streets, will be handed an
envelope containing his or her share in
the money.
The plan is comprehensive one. en-
bracing all six stores, located in New
York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia. Buffalo
Newark and Cleveland. BY making the
requisite period of employment as little
as three months, an opportunity is given
virtually all employees to share in the
bonus. At the same time. length of
service is most important in determin-
ing the amount of each ones share. so
that in many cases the older employees
although they may be holding minor po-
sitlons. will receive the maximum amount.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
WASHINGTON GRATIFIED
AT VIENNA CONCESSIONS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81
There will be no break with Austria.
Danger of a severance OF diplomatic rela-
tlons between Austria and the United
States is past. Austria has "substan-
tally complied with United states de-
mands regarding the Ancona case.
This was the official, authoritative and
virtually unanimous view taken in WASH
ington today II lacks only the final
formal approval OF President Wilson. aft
er he reads the Austrian reply Further
negotiations and exchange of notes are
probable, but only on minor points re-
garding reparation for American lives.
The chief issues are met by Austria.
wave Of relief swept over the State
Department following publication of the
unofficial text OF the Austrian reply. The
official text was on the cables today from
Ambassador Penfeld. Transmitted In
sections and of considerable length, It was
believed the entire note would be in Sec
retary Lansng's hands by nightfall.
AS repeatedly forecast Austria has
shown a desire. to make n severance of
relations with America impossible. The
Austrian reply also bears out dispatches
from Vienna and Berlin that Austria
would meet the American demands and
go as far as possible to preserve peaceful
relations.
The three demands Of the United states,
dsavowal of the Ancona's sinking while
of the submarine commander and repair
alton for American lives lost, officials de-
clare, have been in effect granted by
Austria.
officials were especially elated over the
fact that Austria went even further than
the United States demands-by giving as
surances for future conduct of her sub
marine warfare according to international
law
This, In the State Department officials
opinion, Is the most important and far
reaching concession made by Austria. a
pledge even more definite than yet Sc
cured from Germany for legal conduct of
submarine warfare. The Austrian as
surances apply to all enemy ships" and
come direct from the Austrian Govern
ment. while the olny pledge from Ger
many is the note of Ambassador Berns-
torff. and that Is applicable only to lin
ers'' and not all ships.
The President is not expected to insist
to the point of an open break upon specl-
fc and definite disavowal of the Ancona
attack. officials hold the view that Aus
tria has substantially disavowed the act
of Its submarine commander by admit
ting he erred in torpedoing the vessel
while passengers were still aboard and
ordering his punishment for this derelic-
tlon. This officials regard as substantial
dsavowal by reputation of the COM
mander's act.
The probable effect upon Germany and
the Lusitania case was also regarded as
of Importance. Popular German senti-
ment is believed to have delayed full set
tlement by Germany of the Lusitania
matter Now that Germany's ally has
subscribed to international law in con-
Quoting her submarine warfare, presuma-
bly, backed by Austrian public opinion,
1t is hoped the way Is cleared for similar
action by Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
SURVEYS CHIEF NAMED
C. E. Albright Will Be Head Of Blu.
reau-Other Appointments

with the approval of Mayor-elect
Smith, the new Director of Public Works.
George r. Dateman, has announced that
he will appoint on Monday Chester f.
Albright as chief of the Bureau of Sur
veys Other appointments made public
include four real estate assessors and a
clerk OF Common Pleas Court No. 5.
The assessors appointed by the Board OF
Revision of Taxes are Daniel Haggarty,
named to succeed Peter J. Hoban, the
incoming Assistant Director of Supplies;
Milton II. Reedmoyer, Republican City
Committeeman of the 2sth Ward, to sue
ceed William e. Finley. resigned, and
John J. Barton and Mortimer f. Carroll
to succeed themselves.
George w. Geasey, of 1924 Glrard ave-
nue., for many years a tlpstaff in Common
Pleas Court No. s, has been named to
succeed Harry W. Mace, as clerk of the
court when Mace leaves on Monday to
become Assistant Director of Health and
Charities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
ZWIEDINEK THINKS REPLY
WILL SATISFY WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON. Dec. q


Baron Zwiedlnek Austrian representa-
tive in the United States, believes the
Austrian note on the Ancona, the un-
official text of which was made public
today, will satisfy the demands of the
United States.
IT sincerely hope and trust that our
reply will convince the United States
that we wish to abide by the principles
of humanity and to do the utmost TO be
fair in dealing with the United States"
he said.
"I have felt all along that the Aus
trian reply would be just OF course.
could not attempt to forecast the action
of the Vienna Foreign Office. But know
ing the character of my people 1 have
never doubted in my heart what their
action would be-"
Although Baron Zwiedinek would not
say whether he considered the note salts
factory to the State Department, the inn
preston gained at the Embassy was that
he believed so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
Tamaki Miura and PavlOwa Tonight

The farewell appearance OF Anna
Pavlowa and the Imperial Ballet Russo.
in conjunction with the Boston Grand
Opera Company this season, will be made
at the Metropolitan Opera House this
evening and tomorrow afternoon and
night.
Madame Butterfly" with the Jap
anese prima DONNA Tamaki Miura Ric-
cardo Martin, Thomas Chalmers and
Elvira Leveroni, and "Snowfiakes," with
Pavlowa. will be given tonight.
A special matinee Is presented tomor-
row afternoon, with "L'Encole en- Crino-
line." Puppenfee Cthe Fairy DolD and
advertisements. In the evening "Pag-
liacci." with Maggie Teyte as Media,
zenatilo as Canio; George Baklanog as
Tonic. and "Coppelia" viii conclude the
bill
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
MAYOR BLANKENBURG GRATIFIED
BY CTTY'S RISE FROM PARTISAN MIRE

The effort Philadelphia business administration free from
partisan politics. has been successful with obstacles
couned the could Faithful observance Of
the the civil service has been material help in the good
accomplished The results before and politics will
again angle effort city honest efficient
and progressive government
has been largely due the spirit omradery and mutual
helpfunes between all the humblest
officials This spirit od continued will constitute
of the promising future advancement
To the Honorable Thomas Smith, wh through
the EVENING all possible the arduous before him.
this wish all citizens of Philadelphia will heartily join To
him and his administration Godspdl If me be of service
to Smith, a his
RUDOLPH BLANKENBURG, Mayor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
MULFORD STOCK "A WAR BRIDE
Drug Company's Shares Advance 100
Per Cent.--Big Profits Made in
Serums Sales

Philadelphia investors have uncovered
q new war bride In the II. X. Mulford
Company. the shares OF which have ad-
vanced full 100 per cent. in price since
last spring.
Sales OF this closely held stock were
made at auction Wednesday at IS. Yes
terday 30 as paid for 1t in the "outside"
markets. and the quotation at the close
was 30 bid and s5 asked Only a few
months ago the stock could have been
purchased at $50 a share. There is now
spirited demand for 1t at the much
higher price.
The company is reported to be making
extraordinary profits as the result of the
war due TO the great demand and the
large increase in price for drugs, serum
and antitoxin products In which 1t spe-
cializes. Current profits are understood to
be running so high as to be equivalent 10
100 per cent on the outstanding stock.
which would mean more than 10000
per annum. For the IL months ended
December 81, 1914, the company had s2O4,-
Os7. after charging on for depreciation.
etc. so that present profits show q full
sl.2o0,0oo above the 1914 results.
The employees OF the company shared
In the general prosperity. Every EN-
ploye who has been with the company
for year or more received full weeks
pay o. the payday before Christmas and
every employe Of six months or more and
less than year received half a weeks
pay as a Christmas present
AT the close OF 1914 the company was
exceptionally well established as TO ! nan
cial position. showing a surplus OF 81 .OO0.-
900; cash on hand OF y20s5 and accounts
and bills receivable and inventories OF
more than 81. $4,000. From the fact that
the earnings for this year have increased
four times higher than those Of 1914 its
nreaeuf nuarcial noRfffou ahova thfE time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31
Young shooter" Wounds Him.,l,

An ambition TO make this New Year.
eve the "nolsiest ever" proved nearly
fatal to 15-year-old William Brent, 3sa
Mount. Vernon street. William arose early
today and started to clean his 32.calibrs
revolver In anticipation of the din. He
had bought large supply OF blank
cartridges. Not knowing the gun was
loaded he pulled the trigger and bullet
lodged in his ankle, He was taken TO
st. Joseph's Hospital, but later was dis.
charged. He said that he might have a
chance Of shooting Off the revolver, any.
way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-31

not stop when signaled to do so, but tried
TO escape, which caused the submarine to
open fire.
United States note were based upon In
incorrect information.
IL was assumed here that the official
text of the Austrian reply would be under
consideration by President Wilson and
Secretary Lansing on Friday, and that
the Austro-Hungarian Government would
know by the middle OF next week in what
spirit 1t was received by the Washington
Administration and the American people.