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The Washington times., 1915-08-09
PROPOSALS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Wash
ington. August 6, 1915 Sealed proposals will
be received at this Office Room 5US, District
Building, until two o'clock p m, September
l. 1915. for furnishing and delivering two
motor driven tractors and two motor driven
combination chemical hose wagons. for Use
IN the Fire Department. ID. Z. Specihca-
tions and forms OF proposals may be obtained
District building. OLIVER =. NEWMAN,
LOUIS BROWNLoW. JULIAN L. sCHLEY
SActihgl. Commissioners. ID. &.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS Of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington,
August 6, 1916. Sealed proposals will 90 re-
eeiked at this office. Room 500. District
building. until two O'Clock p. m.. August l6,
1915. for furnishing and delivering four hot
cir furnaces for use In the Weightman School
buiding. TINS city. Specifications and fern
OF proposal may be obtained from the Pur-
Building. OLIVER P. NEWMAN. LOUIS
BRoWNLoW. J. l.. sCHLEY (Acting), Com
rnlssioners. .. G.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. DIS
TR1CT OF COLUMBIA. AUGUST D. 1915.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
office OF the Secretary OF the Board Of Com
missioners. Room sos. District Building until
o'clock p. NJ. August H. 1915, for furnish
ing ana installing two down-draft, steel boil
srs. etc. In the Emery School. located at
Lincoln Avenue and Prospect Street ~ E.,
washington. ID. c. Blank forms Of proposal
specihcations and all necessary information
gineer Department Room 42i. District Build
MAN. LOUIS BROwS1oW. c. W. KUTz.
Commissioners, D. G.
The Washington times., 1915-08-09
SUBURBAN & COUNTRY BOARD

SUMNER BOARDERs wANTED-Bxcellen
shade. large lawn for croquet or any other
amusernents: plenty Of room; porch 6S feet
long; price per week, -; good table. Address
MRS. p. r. PHILLIPS. weaver.on. Nd. r.
r. d. IL
The Washington times., 1915-08-09
Vital Records
Births.

Anthony p. and Margaret Z. Boveilo, girl.
James T. and Mary d. Kelley, boy.
James =. and Emily 4. kennedy. girl.
George and Mazzie johnson, boy.
Thomas X. and Mamie u. Burr. girl.
Giuseppe and Maria Coiatacoma, boy.
John and Mary A. Farley. boy.
Harry u. ana Amelia Lomborde. girl.
Rodney q. and Rachael Martin, boy.
7. and Carmela Pinto boy.
Lewis u. and Anna L. Roperts, girl.
William and Mary A. Schellenbers. girl.
Sssrse cssrsis. ! ana , MaSHe Md,s Wi.isrd; girl
David and Marian McCleliand. girl.
William and Laura Jones. girl.
julius II. and Katherine c. Harper, girl.
John K. and Delilah Cumberland, girl.
Charles c. and Marserte Costello. girl.
Edward and Elizabeth Ayre, girl
Agustia and Edith Bolts. boy.
alter and Alberta Brinkley, girl.
Edward and Beatrice Minor, boy.
William and Nashu Smith, girl.
Edward and Lula Lloyd. boy.
Alonza ID. and Mary z. Wright, boy.
Wesley and Daisy Powell, boy.
Harry and Florence Chase. girl.
The Washington times., 1915-08-09
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

wORKINGMEN-we take particular notice
that trade gets the exact article in
mems wear. that 10. big value at the price
charged; see what s. to 80 will buy In best
tailored suits. very slightly used. not enough
to affect the wear; one price. JuSTH 8
OLD STAND, $40 d.
The Washington times., 1915-08-09
IN MEMORIAM

Notices for this column are accepted At 80
cents -nat either prose or po~try. in case no.
ttcs does not exceed ten lines. Add 10 cents
Sof each line ir excess Of len,)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11

vera Cruz. March 10.-A declaration
N'st Gen, Obregon had acted i'll good
,a'lh IN his efforts to relieve the suf-
'erinss of the poor in Mexico City
anu denial of charges that he had
prevented the distribution of food sup
PIES or otherwise acted in way cal
Ia'a'ed to complicate the situation is
"'s substance OF statement prepared
y Alberto J. PAM, head of the Ma
"'Aal Railways, for Charles A. Doug
@ss General Carranza' Washington
s''ofney. who is now here. 1t is eX-
sre'ed this statement will be included
- one which is TO be delivered to the
ale department at Washington.
'ani asserted that General Obregon
n sas ldolized by the poor of Mexico
NY and that the conditions there
a'eh have aroused protests were due
~Sl 10 him, but the persistent and
suro' opposition of wealthy residents,
4I-sututed with the object Of bringing
'fegon and the Constitutionalist
~-ss Into Usrepute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
SINKING OF maine SHIP
ADMITTED BY GERMAN
CRUISER NOW IN U,S,P0RT
Prinz Eitel Frederick Victims

The list of vessels sunk by the German auxiliary cruiser
Prnz Eel Friedrich with the number of removed
from EACH announced by Customs Collector Hamilton at
Newport News, Virginia, today is:
American sailing ship William P. Frye, H. H. Kehne,
MASTER 81. Owner Arthur Sewal Co., of Bath, Me-
Sunk JAM o. Cargo of wheat from Seattle Was Queens
England for orders; declared be conraband
man seller.
British sailing ship Invercoe, w. j. King master;
49, lnver Line of Aberdeen Scotland Sunk Feb r.
British steamship Mary Ada Short A. E. Dobbing,
ter %; owner James Wcstol Of Sunderland England
Sunk Feb. IS.
French steamship Foride Monsion, master; 70;
passengers &C. Owners Compane Generate
Sunk Feb 10.
British steamship Wllerby j. Wedgewood master; crew
IT. Owners Ropner Co., of West Harepoo Sunk Feb co.
Russian sailing ship Pierre Lott TRANSPLANT, master;
"a. Society Nouvele Demonent of Nantez France
Sunk Jan. 81.
French sailing ship Jacobsen, V. LeRoux, master;
2 Society Lee Volers Dunkerquois France Sunk JAM 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
THE DEATH OF
LEROY Pike AT
KANSAS CITY

Portland, Me. March 1o-Word was
received here tonight that Leroy T.
nish and prominent in State politics,
died suddenly today on the train near
Kansas City Mr. Pike was a member
of the State Senate in 1857 and served as
a member of Governor Fernald's coun-
Gil, 1y9-1Q. He was a candidate for the
Republican domination for governor in
1872 Mr.. Pike was on his way to San
Francisco, accompanied by his wife.
They had no children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
VIII Be Interned

The Prinz Eitel undoubtedly will be
interned in Hampton Roads unless her
commander is willing to take a chance
with the North Atlantic and the Allies
ships with bottom fouled by six
months at sea, with her plates sprung
and her general condition far from sea-
worthy.
Collector Hamilton has served the
customary notice that the Eitel must
sail within "a hours or intern, or give
satisfactory reasons for longer stay.
If her commander desires to make re-
pairs, additional time can be allowed,
but in view of a preliminary report by
experts, who examined the cruiser to-
day. that several months will be re-
quired to fit her for active sea service.
it was generally believed that the on
~ course open is for her to intern;
Continued on Page 14-CoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
NEW YORK AGENT
MAKES NO COMMENT

New York, March I'D. p. Dear
born. local agent for Arthur Sewall &
Co, owners Of the American ship Will
lam F. Frye, reported sunk by the Ger
man auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel
Friedrich. had not heard directly from
Capt. Kiehne of the Frye, up to the
time he left his office late today. He
said however that it was likely that
Capt. Kiehne would report to him by
mail.
Mr.. Dearborn was loathe to comment
on the loss Of the ship, pending def
mite and direct news of the occur
renee. He did say, however, that it
was possible that libel proceedings
(cantinued on Page 4-coiumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11

already has made representations IN
the subject Of keeping railway com
munlCatIon open from Mexico City
to Vera Cruz.
Mr. Bryan stated tonight that
Charles A. Douglas. Washington ad-
visor to the Carranza government, nov
at Vera cruz. was cooperating with
American Consul Silliman in an at
tempt to solve the TRANSFORMATION
problem. The secretary said Consu-
lar reports showed that the trains
from Mexico City We're being used for
military purposes or. being held for
that object. As yet. no requests had
come, he added, from Americans in
Mexico City for transportation facili-
ties.
Situation Improving
IN a general way. the situation
seemed to some officials to have i'm .
proved. The fear of famine stnl ex-
ISIS, however, and the Mexican Red
Cross has appealed again to the
American Red Cross for assistance
Relief projects are held up pending
the outcome Of the state departments
representations on behalf of 4 relief
committee composed of wealthy resi-
dents in Mexico City who raised =
fund 10 take charge OF the situation.
/ The CarranZa agency issued another
statement today saying reports OF con-
ditionS in Mexico We're exaggerated
and predicting that Gen. Carranza's
reply would prove that most of these
reports We're baseless. At the state
department. the official reports con-
tinued to show the conditions of at
fairs as threatening, although officials
thought Gen. Carranza would instruct
Gen. Oregon to arrange for the po
Icing of Mexico City IN the event Of
evacuation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
Statement Of Rebel Chieftain Who Declares
Intervention by Foreign Troops to Sub
due the Carranza Forces Will Be
Opposed by All Armies
DENIES INTERVIEWS IN NEWSPAPERS

Ell Paso Tex. March 10.-Genera Villa in a statement re-
today from Torreon to he Associated Press declared
of Intervention foreign troops to subdue tho
forces he and all other Mexcans would unite against
the invaders.
He denied interviews American newspapers which
he SAID had Just been called to his attention. which was
quoted saying that he would oppose armed intervention
the Of several powers to reduce Carranza to order
provided that he would be made commander of such move
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
COntraband Claimed

Such information as had reached Of
ficials tonight from Newport News
was substantially that the Frye was
blown up because the commander Of
the Eitel held her cargo of wheat to
be contraband 1t was pointed out
that wheat is not contraband unless
consigned to belligerent govern
ment or some agent of such govern
ment. The Fryes manifest showed her
bound for Queenstown for orders" Of
ficials explained that this declaration
in the manifest was not unusual and
added that circumstances so far
pointed to the fact that the Frye, as
a vessel of a neutral nation engaged
i'll legitimate voyage, was not sub
ject 10 seizure or destruction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11

Washington March 10-Arriva of the German converted
Prnz Etel FREDERICK at Newport News with the
that during months securing of the
raider she had to the bottom vessel
which Americanowned and flew the flag of the United
States profoundly stirred official Washington today In the abb
of detailed of the sinking of the American ship
William P Frye, off the South America judgment
withheld but there attempt deny the seriousness of
the incident and conceded that bore the of
unfriendy act the of German ship of which
must result in diplomatic negotiations with the German
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
FLETCHER, HOWARD AND
C0WLES MADE ADMlRALS
IN UNITED STATES. NAVY
Now Rank with Officers of Other Navies of the
World - Fletcher Raises Flag First-Others
Who Held Rank, Dewey, Farragut and Porter

Washington, March 1O.-Under the law creating the
grade of admiral in the United States President Wilson
today designated admras Rear Adma Fletcher, Howard
and Cowes commandersnhie respectively of the Atlantic
Pacific and Asiatic fleets.
Secretary Daniels at cabed Admiral Fletcher,
with the Atlantic feet Guam hoist his flag today
and thus become senior in rank Admiral Howard order
ed to hoist his flag tomorrow, lille Admiral COwes in Asatc
waters will assume his rank Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11

U.12 sunk
AND IS LOST

London, March 1880 P. M.
British admiralty an
nounced tonight that the Ger
man submarine which was ram
med and sunk today by the Bri-
fish torpedoboat destroyer Ariel
was the U-12 instead of the
U-2O, as previously stated.
The admiralty statement said !:
Later and more detailed re-
ports have now been received
which establish the fact that
the German submarine which
was rammed and sunk by H. M.
S., Ariel was the U-12, and that
out of her crew Of % the num-
Der saved was 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
Compliments for L. S. Note

Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the British
ambassador, brought 10 the depart
1ent today a copy OF telegram re
et",j from Thomas Hohler. charge
g4t1ares Of the British legation in
.ieAlcJ CITY, declaring that the Anne
Han mote, d copy OF which had been
Presented 10 Gen. Obregon simulta-
leously with its delivery to Gen. Car
@nza, had produced good effect on
NE situation, The charge pointed on.
AoNc'er. lhe necessity OF keeping 4
Inc Of railway ana Geographic COM
&anicaHon open between Mexico City
ana Vera cruz
No more HarshipS We're ordered TO
Mexican waters today and none will
he sent pending further development
l. The situation. The United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
or CHARGES MADE AGAINST
CEN, OREGON AND HIS ACTS

PAM is preparing 4 detailed state
ment of the quantity of food supplies
which has been shipped into Mexico
City together with what has been
shipped out and by whom in an ef-
fort to prove untrue charges that OBJ
RECON has deliberately attempted to
drive the people of the city to desper-
alton. using hunger as means. He
also will submit a statement showing
the exact amount Of funds collected
and the use to which this money was
put. The funds on hand are said to
have ben turned over to Jose Peralti,
cashier of the Bank of San Luis po-
tosi, who. PAM asserts, was the
choice both of the poor and the con-
trihutOrS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
REV. THOS. CHALMERS
WITNESS FOR THAW

Manchester. y. H, March 10.-Rev
Thomas Chalmers, pastor of the First
Congregational church, where Harry
Thaw worshipped during his stay in
this city today left for New York 20
appear as witness in his behalf. Wal
ter NJ. Lains, who procured Thaw's
lease of the Clement residence here.
accompanied the minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
Rigid Investigation

The state and treasury departments
will make every effort to get to the
bottom of the case at once The mas
ter, officers and crew of the Frye will
appear tomorrow in Norfolk. before
Collector of Customs Hamilton, and
Will be questioned at length about the
circumstances of the ships departure
from Seattle last November and of
her capture and destruction. Facts
gathered from these sources will be
forwarded to Washington and, if ne
cessary the state department will con-
duct an inquiry of it's own and will
not undertake negotiations with Ger
many until its case is clear.
Just what demands might be made
upon Germany if the blowing up of
the Frye were considered an unfriend-
ly act, were not disclosed tonight 1t
was understood, however, that tho
United States probably would seek
the usual honorable amends under in
ternational law as well as reparation
for the owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11

The submarine U-12 was an old one
and smaller vessel than the U-2O. She
was of the class built in 1901. Her
displacement was go tons, and she
had maximum cruising radius of
1900 miles. Her complement consist
ed of IS men. She was armed with
three 1S-inch torpedo tubes and two
1-pounder high angle guns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11

Sa:. Antonio, Tex, March 10
mted States army headquarters in
ms city Yesterday authorized the
ringing Of 50 wounded soldiers into
ieXas from Piedras Negras. Mexico,
conditioned upon a guarantee that
'NeE viii not become public charges.
An appeal from the Carranza troops
"a permit their wounded and women
and children to cross to American soil,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
HUNDREDS OF MEXICAN WOUNDED
FLOCK ACROSS BORDER TO U. S.

was based upon threats alleged to
have been received from the Villa
forces marching on Piedras Negras
that no quarter would be given any
CarranZa sympathizers found in that
border town.
AdViceS received through army
sources say hundreds of women and
children VIII follow the wounded to
this side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
Other Admirals

With the exception Of Admiral
Dewey who enjoys rank unique in
the navies of the world, that of ad-
miral of the army said Secretary
Daniels tonight, "the only other
American naval officers privileged to
hold the rank Of admiral were Farra
gut, from 1866 to 1870, and D. D. Por-
ter from 1870 to 1891"
Mr. Daniels said the selections OF
the three vice admirals and the chief
of operations provided for in the new
law has not yet been considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
BRITISH COMPANIES
REDUCE ATLANTIC RATE

London. March 10, 10:40 A. Mall
British trans Atlantic steamship COM
panies have followed the lead of the
Cunard Line and reduced the rate for
second class passage 20 New York
to $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
STORY OF
CAPTAIN
KEIHNE

II. II. keihne of Baltimore, master
Of the American ship, after leaving
the Eitel with Customs Collector
Hamilton. today told a dramatic
story of his experience With him
We're his wife and two children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
FAIR

Boston. March 1o.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Thursday and prob
ably Friday; not much change in tenn
perature; moderate northwest to west
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
Relieves Embarrassment

The new admirals will fly blue
flags with four stars. They hold their
advanced rank only so long as the"
continue as fleet commanders. If de-
tached for other' business they will
return to their former grades ana
salaries. Their promotion is expect
ed to do away with embarrassing sit
uations which have arisen heretofore
when American rear aGmirals with
superior naval strength haven beeh
able to take supreme command of ..
situation in foreign waters because Of
the presence of an admiral or vice ad-
niral Of Some other navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
Mrs. Augustine BirreI|

London, March 1910 P. M.-Mrs.
Augustine Birrell, wife or the chlet
secretary for Ireland, died today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
The VIM. P. Frye
SenttOBOtt0m==
Cargo Claimed
Contraband
INVESTIGATION
TO DETERMINE
u. S. ATTITUDE

The Frye Blown Up and
Her Captain and Crew
Brought to Newport
News, Va.-Word Re-
ceived by Owners at
Bath-Incident Is Re-
garded as Serious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-11
Used Dynamite
apt. keihne said

Capt. keihne said:
Despite my protestations that
was the American master of an Amer
lean ship, the German cruiser Eitef
Friedrich sank the William Z. Frye
on the morning of Jan. %. blowing {,
gaping hole through her vitals with
charge of dynamite.
Il was almost becalmed when the
German ship appeared about O'Clock
ir the afternoon of Jan. 81 My ship
was barely moving and / paid no at
tention to the first order from the Ger
man to lay-to. However, she bore
down on us and ] brought my craft to
a standstill. After learning that
carried cargo of wheat the Ger
man captain told me that il was con-
traband and he intended to tNstroy it,
I protested, but no attention was paid
to my statements.
Threw Grain Overheard
"A German officer and a squad of
men were sent aboard and | and my
crew were set to work throwing the
grain overheard. The German sight
ed another vessel also becalmed, and
made for her. He returned about 10
o'clock at night, having sent the
ether ship to the bottom, az / after
ward aScertained.
Evidently the grain was not being
thrown overheard fast enough to suit
the German skipper. for he sent -
half hundred of his men aboard soon
afterward and the work went on for
hours without interruption. However,
it was slow at best and l was in
formed about 2 o'clock next morning
my ship would be sent to the bottom
which was done in the manner de-
scribed.
TT was originally the intention of
the German captain to leave enough
Of the cargo in the hold Of the ship
for ballast. That part Of the grain
Continued on Page 14-coIumn a
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THE WEATHER

Fair Thursday and probably
Friday. Unchanged tempera-
ture.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-06-04

two boats, similar to trawlers, one
carrying wireless apparatus, were ap-
parently conveying the Gulfight. The
commander therefore thought it a
British boat and did not notice the
American flag on the stern until just
after giving the order to fire.
The Gulfight was attacked in the
English channel on May while car
rying oil from Port Arthur, Texas, to
Rouen, France. Two members of the
crew were drowned while taking to
the boats, and the captain died from
heart failure brought on by mis- ex-
perience. The steamers bulkheadS
prevented her from sinking and she
was towed to Crow sound and beached
for repairs.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-06-04
GULFLIGHT CASE
DUE TO MISTAKE
Germany Apologies for One Attark.
Commander Failed to Notice
American Flag.

Washington, May 31-Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin has been formally
notified that the American steamer
Gulfight was torpedoed through a
mistake. the German submarine COM
mander reported that he failed to no
tice the Gulfights American flag and
took her for British vessel.
The state departments announre-
ment today says:
"The American ambassador at Ber-
lin reports that the chief of the ad-
miralty staff, Admiral Behnke, has
informed him that the commander of
the submarine which sank the Gull
fight did so through mistake because
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-06-04
A Nation Reborn.

America, 1 have said, was reborn
by the struggle of the Civil war, but
America is reborn every day of her
life by the purposes we form, the con-
ceptions we entertain, the hopes that
we cherish. We live in our visions.
We live in the things that we see.
We live, and hope abounds in US, as
We live in the things that we purpose.
Let US go away from this place re-
newed in our devotion to daily duty
and to those ideals which keep na-
ton young, keep it noble, keep it rich
in enterprise and achievement, make
it to lead the nations of the world
in those things that make for nope
and for the benefit of mankind"
At the conclusion of the exercises
in the amphitheatre of the cemetery
President Wilson witnessed the un-
yelling of the Maine memorial mon
umeut. The monument is the main
mast and fighting top of the Maine,