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The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-06-15

(1l Would there be any chance for a
young man who is now only eighteen
years old to enter the army as pri-
vate and become commissioned Off.
Ger when he has had only common
school education? (2) Also would he
be allowed to attend school while in
ranks?
a. If he applied himself TO his work
there would be chance OF advance
ment (2) There are garrison schools.
and the soldier has time which he may
apply to study. Write to the war de-
partment for circular giving informa.
ton on appointment of enlisted men as
second lieutenants.
Please state the meaning of ex divi-
dend as used after a stock quotation
in the financial column of a newspaper.
1t means the sale of stock with the
agreement that the dividend about to
be paid shall not go to the buyer or
that the buyer of a stock is not entitled
to the next dividend paid.
What is the principle of the adding
machine and how long has it been in
vented2
The adding machine is of modern de-
velopment, but not modern inven-
ton, a passable one having been in
vented in 1912 by Pascal (1G23-1662), a
celebrated French geometrician, philos-
opher and writer. Later, in 1911, the
adding machine was modified to facili-
tate multiplication by Gottfried Will
helm Leibnitz. German mathemati-
clan of great achievement. and his in.
vention was followed by many i'm
provementS.
A notable eXperimenter in this line
was Charles Babbage Q792-1SID. an
English mathematician, many years
professor of mathematics at Cambridge
university. In order to secure accu-
racy in tables of logarithms he con-
ceived the idea of doing the work by
machinery and was commissioned by
the British government to superintend
the construction of machine for the
purpose. He spent much time and
money in experimenting and attained
some remarkable results, but died be-
fore perfecting his machine.
All calculating machines contain GER
tain features devised by special refer
ence to the work to be done. including
circular metallic disks. wheels With
teeth. ETC.. ingenious, but not more
complicated and no more responsive to
human intelligence than many other
machines. The thinking is all done by
the operator
Why were the initials Nv. D. g." put
on some 1909 Lincoln pennies and why
not all of the 1909 Lincoln pennies?
Also, are they worth more than their
face value?
The initials "V. D. B." stand for the
name of the designer. Victor D. Bren-
ner. They were taken off later by an
order of the treasury department be-
cause of objections to the initials. AS
about 100000 pennies were stamped
with the initials they have no special
value
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-06-15

When and by whom was the custom
of bestowing the Iron Cross upon Ger
man soldiers originated?
The Iron Cross. IL Prussian order of
merit, was instituted by Frederick Viii.
liam III. of Prussia on March 10. 1915,
as a reward for bravery during the
war of liberation" against France.
This order was revived by William l..
king of Prussia. ON July 10, 1870, Oh
the eve of the Franco Prussian war of
lS7O-L
What language dominates in Brazil?
Portuguese. Brazil having been set
Portugal.
How do the ages Of the generate
prominent in the European struggle
compare with those of the leaders in
the northern and southern armies dur
ing the American civil war?
When General Grant came promi
uently to the front in 1868 by his cap
ture OF Vicksburg he was forty -one
years old Meade. the victor of Get
tysburg. was mt the same time forty,
eight. Sherman was forty three and
Sheridan was thirty-two years old.
When Stonewall Jackson was killed II
that same year he was but thirty mine.
and when Mcclellan was placed in
command of the forces in 1861 he was
only thirty-fve. These ages are in
striking contrast with the advanced
years of the men who are in command
of the armies battling in Europe. Or
the German side General Won Emmich,
the captor of Liege, is sixty-siX. and
General Won Kluck is sixty-eight Cen
eral Won Hansen. recently in command
of the Saxon army, is also sixty eight;
General Won Heeringen is siyty-four,
General Won Einen sixty-one and Gen
eral Won Buelow is siXtyeight Gen
eral Won Moitke is sixty-six. and Gener.
al Won Hindenberg. commander in East
Prussia. is siyty-seven. Nearly all
these officers took part in the Franco
Prussian war of 1870 On the allies
side Earl Kitchener is sixty-four,
Smith Dorrien tifty.siX and Sir John
French siXty-two. The three French
generals. Pau. Joffre and Gallieni. are
all approaching seventy. General Bean
regard was an exception to the rule
that Confederate leaders were older
than their opponents. He was the same
age as Mcclellan. thirty-five. Long
street was forty-two, Bragg forty-six,
Albert Sidney Johnston tifty-nine when
he fell at Shiloh. Robert E. Lee fifty
six at Gettysburg and Joseph e. John
ston fifty-seven when he opposed Sher-
mans march on Atlanta.
What is the population of the United
States, and how does It compare with
that Of Germany
Official figures Of the thirteenth cen
aus taken in 1910. showed the follow
ing population. exclusive Of Alaska.
81 .912.2G6; including all possessions.
l01.100.000: gain since 1900. 1866. 800.
Germany is credited with a population
now of more than G6,O00.000.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-06-15

Can you give figures to indicate the
Increased cost of the naval arma ments
of the great powers of the world in the
last decade?
The increased cost of the naval ar.
maments of the world is shown in the
following table recently given in an Of
fetal document published by the Brit
iSh admiralty:
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-06-15

The Peoples store at First and
G streets continues to be the busy
bee hive. Fresh goods and prompt
service are winning favor and even
more trade than was expected. GO
Operation" is the winning slogan.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-06-15
HARDWARE CONVENTION

SAN FRANCISCO-Hu of
delegates from all parts of the
United States are in attendance here
today at the sixth annual convention
of the American National Iron, Steel
and Heavy Hardware Association,
which meets at the St. Francis Hotel.
A special train carried delegates
from eastern states. The visitors
went Immediately to the Exposition
grounds, where they were invited to
inspect the exhibits of iron, steel
and. hardware products. An excur-
sion around San Francisco Bay, ban
quets, luncheons and receptions are
Keeping the iron-masters busy dur
ing their weeks stay here.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-06-15

Fresh fruits and vegetables, IS
we'll as a large stock of new gro
'eries. at the Cooperative store.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-06-15

GsV6 SOgOS IdCkS concerning Sslo an
ana canaI--when started, cost, size,
etc.
Work was begun in January. 1889.
by the Universal Interoceanic Pana ma
Canal company, French corporation.
and after many suspensions was re-
sumed by the United States in May.
1904. The canal is about fifty miles
long from deep water in the Caribbean
sea to deep water in the Pacific ocean
The channel is from 800 to 1000 feet
wide at the bottom and varies in depth
from Al to IS feet. The estimated
cost to the United States, including
payments to the French company. to
Panama, and for terminal facilities, Is
S3T5O00,OO0.
What is the proper pronunciation OF
lhe word automobile?
The correct pronunciation of auto
mobile is AUTOMOBILE, accent on third
syllable. There is Il natural tendency
to clip or shorten the last syllable, but
the correct pronunciation Is as above
written.
Were Germans who were temporarily
in Paris expelled from that city during
the Franco German war Of 1870?
Some were. and the United States
minister protected others. Aug. Il.
1870, Mr.. Washburn. our minister.
wrote the state department at Wash
ington: '1There are great many
threats and occasional instances OF
violence, enough to inspire great ter
ror among the Germans. who are com
ing in crowds to the United States
legation. In all cases where they are
pursued with threats of violence l
promise them the protection of the
American flag. The Figaro of the 9th
the immediate expulsion Of all Ger
mans from Paris. 1t proposed that all
Germans who were able to pay their
passage should be embarked at Havre
in twenty-four hours and that all those
who had not the means of leaving
should be put under lock and key. a
proposition at once savage and dis
graceful. That article was brought to
me at noon on the 9th inst. 1t was the
day of the meeting of the corps legis-
latif, and Immediately repaired
thither. | saw the minister and asked
that the French government should
take immediate steps to secure the
safety Of the subjects of power Ger
many who had been placed under my
protection. A report is rife that de-
cree is to be made eXpelling all Ger
mans from Paris. can not, however,
think such thing will be possible"
What is the value of the different de-
nominations of Mexican gold pieces as
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-06-15

What is the value of the different de.
nominations of Mexican gold pieces as
compared with American gold pieces?
What is the shape of the Mexican gold
pieces?
Mexican gold coins are 20, 10. 5, pa
and pesos. the latter weighing 26.111
grains. S75 parts gold and 125 parts
alloy, worth 9S.4 cents in American
money. The coins are round.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE


Adrian r. D,ly. q. and Beatrice II. MOran. 70,
both Of New York City. Rev. l. Morgan Chambsa-
John B. Hurley. .. and MAry A. Smith, .. Hev.
Walter Daily.
Charles DiIon snirin, z. and Elsie W. vi1-
buchen. a. Rev. L Hen SVEN
John W. Ayers. 2. Of Bridgeport. W. Va. and
lula s. Lewis. = Of Germantown. Nd. Rev. John
C. Ban.
Ralph A. Csrr. .. and Cecil L. Yates. =. both d
New Iork City. Rev. @. W Van Fos<n-
Francis J. Morton, a. and Lilly Thouas. %. Of
Baitmae Rev. Joseph W. Balderson-
Charles d. Kenney. q. and Man Z Lrsy. u,
both Of Laurel. Nd. Rev. James L NcLain.
Henry A. Eckhardt. . and n. Ff1nces Carroll.
=. Rev. s. II. Greene.
John DTisooll. g. and Enestins Tranor. .. q
woodsde. Nd. Rev. J. Phelps Hand.
Robert J. hewitt. 2. and Marion C. Goodrich. %.
Of Brandon. Va. Rev. c. 8. Abbott
Ramon E Warren. = Of Richmond. Va. and
Ruth Pyle. e. Of Chevy Chase. Ma. Rev. 8. II.
Greene.
John J. O'Brien. a. Of Newark. y. J.. and Agnes
II. Kesrnty. =. Rev James A. smyth.
CoLORED.
Edgar Johnson, =, and EStsIh BROOKS. -. Rev.
John H johnson.
Martin Mo,ton. y. and Rosie J,n.ron. :. Rev.
l. Y. B. Rosser.
william II. Mason. u. and lola C. Jefersoa. u.
Rev Walter n. Brooks.
Harvey Harris. =. and Cordslins Stewart . Rev.
George II. White.
Daniel Fye. s. and Nsry F. boy. 4. Rev.
James Z. Roberts.
Josph Green. 81. and Emma Grsntlin. 6. Rev.
William J. Robinson.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-27
Three women APPEAR
IN ONE ROLE At POLPS
Dorothy Bernard and Betty Harrington
Take Leading Part-Miss
Rittenhouse Injured.

Strange things happen in the theatrical
world. Many times actors are called
upon at a moments notice to go on and
play a part that they are not familiar
with. But seldom do you see three diff
ferent actresses play the leading role in
a production at three consecutive per-
formances.
Miss Rittenhouse. the popular and beau
tifuI leading lady OF the Poll Players.
who played the part made famous by LII
realism into one of the falls Monday aft
ankle. Miss Rittenhouse pluckily played
out the afternoons performance, bat was
unable to go on for the evening perform
ance
Miss Betty Harrington was hastily re-
hearsed in the part, and went on for
Monday nights performance with only
three hours in which to memorize her
lines. Eleven O'Clock Tuesday morning
Miss Harrington phoned the management
that she would be unable to go on for the
afternoons performance. and Miss
Dorothy Bernard was hastily summoned
to take her place.
Even as the curtain was going up on
the opening scene Miss Bernard was pac-
ing I'D and down behind the scenes men,
orizlng the lines that she would have to
be letter perfect in before a critical audi
ence. So well did she handle the part
and difficult situations that last evening
there was a steady stream of messenger
boys delivering flowers and notes Of con-
CALCULATIONS to the charming young &C.
tress
The Washington herald., 1915-10-27
LOCAL MENTION.
Choice white potatoes, 2oc pk., 4 bots.

Choice white potatoes, zoe PIX, ( bots.
vanilla, sc: best butter: s2s: peanut
sc b. eTa %s beanie Sc A Sisek ese eps
peas. &c h.: 3 pkgs. Va sweet pancake
flour. csc: 3 pksS buckwheat, CSC;
Ross whole wheat biscuits, &c; ) cans
peas. 71-ac: E. ]. Peas. SC; sugar corn,
SC; sugar corn. TIC; cans asparagus.
50c;. IL lbs. white meal. 30c: fat Nor
way mackerel. sc and 10c: SKIS. salt
10c; pound cans cocoa, Csc: Star OF the
East flour. $3.50 Dbl, pounds. CSC.
1888 NJ st. n. W. and all the ]. T. d.
Pyles stores.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-27
PACKERS AGAIN PROTEST.
Want Diplomatic Issue
Raised with Britain.

Another protest against the confsca-
ton Of American cargoes by European
belligerents was made by representatives
Of Chicago packing houses to the State
Department yesterday. It was lodged
with Counselor Polk by q delegation
which included A i. Urion, general coun-
sci for Armour & Co.; c. J. Faulkner.
jr.. and A. II. veeder. representing other
Chicago concerns.
Tomorrow the packers will present fur
Their arguments to the Secretary of State
and the counselor.
Chicagoans are urging that a diplo-
matte issue be made with Great Britain
concerning the conhscation of FIVE car
goes of packers goods which have been
thrown into British prize courts. along
with Twenty-Five other cargoes.
The case has been pending before the
State Department for about ten days.
The delay was caused because the de-
partment announced It wished informa-
ton additional to that given by the pro-
testing packers.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-27
FOR Pure.
MILK ON TODAY
Dairy Inspectors Open An
nual Convention at the
Raleigh Hotel.
100 MEMBERS ARE HERE
Ernest Kelly Will Tell Need Of Medi-
cal Inspection of Dairy
Employees.

The fourth annual convention Of the
International Association Of Dairy and
Milk Inspectors, of which there are loo
members in Washington, will be oSsned
at the Raleigh Hotel at 10 o'clock this
morning with an address of welcome by
P. T. Moran. president OF the Chamber
of Commerce DIR. William c. Woodward
will represent the District at the conven-
ton. A. n. Henderson, of Seattle.
Wash. president of tile association, Will
respond to the welcome.
Many problems to be combated In the
fight for pure milk will be discussed to-
day. the principal one of which will be
bovine diseases and their relation to the
milk supply. DR.. Hubert Young. OF Bal
timore: DIR. II. f. States. OF Detroit. and
Dr. F. ]. Kennedy. of Dubuque. will dis
cuss this question
THE Need OF Medical Inspection Of
Employees Who Are Engaged in the Pro-
ductlon and Handling OF MIX" is the
subject OF a lecture to be delivered to
the delegates tonight by Ernest Kelly. of
the dairy division, Department of Agri-
culture. Addresses also will be delivered
tonight by DR.. J. w. Kerr. assistant sur
geon general of the Public Health Serv-
ice. and DR.. John F. Anderson. president
OF the American Public Health Associa-
ton.
The convention will be in session to-
morrow and Friday. There will be a
night session tomorrow. and on Friday
night the convention will close with a
banquet at the Shoreham Hotel. All the
other sessions. however. will be held at
the Raleigh. Friday morning the dele
gates will visit the laboratories of the
Public Health Service, Bureau Of Chem
istry and Bureau OF Animal Industry.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-27
AID TO import
TRADE Sought
United States and Britain
May Appoint Blockade
Arbitrator.
DISCUSSIONS UNDER WAY
Secretary Lansing and Ambassador
Spins-Rice Informally Con-
slider Proposal.
DISCUSSIONS UNDER WAY

Informal discussions are In progress
between the State Department and the
British Embassy with the object OF de-
vising. II possible. a simpler way OF ar
ranging for the. release for export to the
United States Of German goods now In
Holland and held up by the British
blockade. The British Ambassador. Sir
Cecil Spring-Rice. and Counselor Polk.
OF the State Department. yesterday went
over the whole matter in conference. but
no 1nal decision was reached.
One OF the proposals under consIdera-
ton Is that an arbitrator be appointed.
agreeable to the British government and
the State Department, who shall have
authority to pass upon the validity OF
claims presented by American importers.
Another suggestion Is that the State De-
partment give Its approval to claims Gie
fairness of which II may have salts
fed itself. and that the British govern
ment would. thereupon, order the re-
lease OF goods under such approved
claims.
The release OF goods Is already being
effected In considerable quantities under
the agreement by the British govern
ment to permit the expectation to the
United States in all cases where the
goods were contracted for before March
!, 1915. The procedure Is for American
importers to present their proof of con-
tract to, the foreign trade advisers Of
the State Department, which office passes
on to the British Embassy such claims
as II regards as In satisfactory order.
The British Embassy then passes on the
evidence of contract, and makes recon-
mendation to the British government at
London.
There Is much dissatisfaction with this
method Of procedure on the part of all
concerned. The importers are particu-
larry concerned because OF the length OF
time reqeired to put their claims through
all the various stages. II has often hap
pened. also. that the British government
has seen fit TO disapprove OF favorable
recommendations submitted by the en-
bassy here. This has caused consider
able dissatisfaction among importers.
A large part Of the goods wanted by
the importers consists of articles for the
Christmas trade, the market for which,
of course, will be restricted II the goods
are not obtained within a very short
time. On the other hand. in many cases
American claimants have failed to get
their papers in order and have asked.
through the State Department, for an
extension from November to December
/ of the period In which applications for
release Of these goods will be received.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-27
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columbi,-For somsuhat
cOOle! wedn siay. Thursday fair; gentle TO moder-
ate southwest winds
Fer virEinia-Fair "Wednesday. somewhat cooler in
central and east portions. Thursday fair; moderate
scrtauest winds
Fey Marylaai-Fair Wednesday, somewhat cooler
IN east PORTION. nursday fair; seutle to moderate
southwest and vest winds.
The first Western disturbance Of the present reek
has nearly DISAPPEARED toward HudsOnA Bay after
causing showers during the last twenty -four hour
over PORTIONS Of the Lake region. the Upper Ohio
Valley. the Middle Atlantic States and New Eng
the Lakes. Arcther disturbance Of marked intensity
has reached Northern Albrrts but yet without
Precipitation. except in the North Pacific States.
where there rains with rapidly rising pressure.
following the disturbance There were aIso rrns in
Florida and along the East Gulf coast, br .aSse
where the weather uas fine.
Temperatures above the seasonal srersge
throughout the country except in the Northern
Upper Lake region and the Upper Mississippi Val
ley. although someWhat lower than on Monday in
the Lake region rnd the Ohio VALLEY. With the eI-
ception Of local rains "Wednesday in New England
and Southern Georgia. and "Wednesday and Thursday
in Florida, the weather will he fair during the neIt
forty eight hours cast il the Mississippi River.
IL will be romewhat cooler "wednesday 10 the
Lower Lake region and the Middle Atlantic States.
and warmer Thursday in the Upper Lake rerion.
The winds along the North Atlantic coast viii be
moderate to fresh south and southwest; the Md
die Atlantic coa. fresh southwest; on the south
Atlannc cast Eode1p, mostly eastefty: on the
East Gulf coast moderate northeast: on the West
Gulf coast moderate northeast and east on the
Upper Lakes moderate westerly "wednesday becom-
ing variable with fair weather: on the Lover Lakes
Moderate southwest and wes Wednesday. with fair
weather. slistly cooler.
LOcal temperature-M Midnight. 81: a. m, 81:
a. m. &; 6 a. m. 81; a. m, 81: 10 q. m, q: Il
noon. g: p. m. y: p. m. "a: p. m, 70:
es; 10 D m. Is. Highest. IS: lowest. s.
Relative kunidity-s a. m, 81: p m, s.;
p. n. 6s. Rainfall 20 p. m. to p. nj oa Hours
Of sunshine. as; pr cent of possible sunshine g
Temperature same date last yesr-Highet. e:
lowest. Is.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-27

William N. Taylor filed suit for aoso-
lutte divorce from Ada Taylor. TheS
were married in Alexandria In lse' ana
have a child. The plaintiff is represented
by Attorney James A Oshea'
Iau,a Rebecca White yesterday sued
tbe Potomac Electric Power Company
for $1,000 for injuries alleged TO nave
been received September 6, when she teii
into a hole in the sidewalk near Eighth
and l. streets southeast, caused py
negligence on the part Of the company IN
filling a trench. Attorneys Daniel Inc"
Wright and T. Morris Wampler represent
the plaintiff.
Samuel /. Smith yesterday brought
suit against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company for $4,000 for injuries
said TO have been received May is, lSlo'
at Eleventh and L streets northwest
when a car started prematurely. Attor-
ney James William Mcneil represents
the plaintiff.
John Hahn. a plate printer. yesterday
sued Clarence N Hinkamp for $1,000.
for injuries alleged to have been received
July 10, near North Capitol street and
Rhode Island avenue. when an automo-
bile operated by the defendant crashed
into a horse-drawn vehicle in which the
plaintiff was riding. Attorneys George
F. Havell and S. McCOmas Hawken rep
resent Mr.. Hahn.
Justice Anderson, in Equity Court No. !,
yesterday issued an order dismisslng the
suit for aboslute divorce filed by Eugene
H. Oedekoven against Rebecca Oede-
koyen. Attorney Henry !. Quinn repre-
sented the plaintiff and Attorney David
Wolf appeared for the defendant.
William b. Soper and John l.. McDon-
aid, as individuals and as co-partners'
trading under the name of Soper &
Mcdonald, yesterday filed a petition in
voluntary bankruptcy. As cO-partners
they estimate their assets at S4,5il.5S
and their liabilities at $Il,2S5.2. Soper's
individual assets are listed at $40 and
his debts at $500. McDonald's individual
assets are given as S3O0, with liabilities at
S5,OOe.
The Colonial Bowling Company yester-
day filed petition for the issuance OF ar
ticles of incorporation TO conduct bowling
alleys and similar games at sOI Ninth
street northwest. The capital stock is
S2,OOO divided into 100 shares of so each.
The incorporators are William ii.
Ourand, Henry E Deckman and Chaplin
B. Bauman.
Petition yesterday was filed request
Ing the incorporation of r. McReynolds
d Sons, a firm that intends to engage
in the building. operation, and repair
Of automobiles and other vehicles. Main
offices are to be at 1913 L street north
west. Capital stock is 5000 divided into
30 shares of 800 each. The incorporates
are r. McReynolds. William E. Mercy
nOlds and Wilton ]. Lambert.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-27
BUDGET PROGRAM PLANNED.
Special Committee. of House Caucus
Will Meet Nsvember @.

meeting OF a special committee of
the House Democratic caucus appoint
ed to formulate a budget program will
be held November 6. The committee
is headed by Representative Shirley, of
Kentucky. and includes Representative
kitchin, OF North Carolina, the slated
m jority leader; Chairman Fitzgerald.
of the Committee Of Appropriations;
Speaker Clark. and Representative
FINS J. Garrett of Tennessee. chair
man of the caucus.
1t has been instructed to formulate
a budget plan for submission to the
House caucus when il meets the latter
part Of November. The President has
taken an intense interest in the budget
p!a~ and has conferred with Repre-
sentative Shirley with regard to it al
ready. He will confer with the COM
mittee when it meets November 6.