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The Washington times., 1915-05-30
gross earnings continue to be shown
gains are recorded In net

gross earnings continue to be shown,
gains are recorded in net.
Measuring war orders Is a difficult
task. as doubtless there are many dupli-
cations In the compilation OF reports,
but on the other hand It Is said that
many Of the larger orders are not now
being revealed. and probably will not
be until the war has been terminated,
because the holders Of the orders fear
that their announcement might occa-
sion Government investigation, as was
threatened on the publication Of re-
ports that affiliated interests Of the
Bethlehem Steel Corporation had OBJ
tained orders to manufacture parts Of
submarines for Great Britain.
Reports coming out of Wall Street
Immediately following the statement is
to the effect that the foreign trade
balance Of the United States for the
ten months ended April 30 amounted
to $s6l 200 900. stated that this estimat te
field that the total at the end of the
fiscal year would exceed 81 200. 900 900
did not include the largest war orders,
as the latter were for materials which
VIII not begin to move for months. The
value or these orders Is said to approach
or the large orders. and inquiries
from foreign sources reported during
the week, the Pullman company OF Chi
cago Is concerned with one OF the
| largest. J. s. Runnells, the president.
said that his company was figuring with
Russia for 1000 freight cars. to cost
between $2o, 10000 and 100000. Tha,
| contract has nothing to do with an
order placed last week by Russia for
| 22,0Oo cars which was divided between
| several companies
Russia few days ago placed with
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Con,pan,
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Mcqueen, OF
Panama, formerly of this county. are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Mcqueen,
at Capitol View.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

The Woman's Single Tax Club Of the
District of Columbia will hold its third
annual niCnic and basket dinner tomor-
row in the grove adjoining the home of
DR.. R. A. Bennett. IN West Riverdale.
The picnic will be followed bv a mass
peace meeting In the Riverdale town
hall.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Maryland Chapter. No. IS, Royal Arch
Masons. entertained the members of
Rockville. Hyattsville and Washington
chapters at banquet in the Kensing-
ton town hall Wednesday evening.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

The ORPHANS court. county commits
sioners, hoard of county road directors
and the board of LIQUOR license commits
sioners Will meet at the court house In
Upper Marlboro Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Mrs. c. V. A. Clagett. Of Timer Marl-
boro Is visiting her son-in-law and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. F. Brooke Lee
at their home in Silver Spring.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

The Rockville Woman's Club was en-
tertaincd Friday afternoon at the home
of the president. Mrs. H Clinton ALI
mutt. The usual interesting program
was rendered. after which refreshmer Is
were served.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Twelve counties We're represented
at a conference Of the county agricuI-
tural agents at the MARYLAND AgriCul-
tural College. The conference was pre-
sided over by state Agent G. II. AL
ford. II was decided to hold an agri-
cultural demonstration camnaign in
every county Of the state during July
and August. For carrying out this plan
the State has heen divided into dis
tricts. One weeks campaign will he
conducted In each district as follows
july 2S. 90. and 80 in St Marys. Charles
and Calvert counties, August 4 5. and
& in Queen Anne, Talbot, and Dorches-
ter counties: August II. y, and l3 In
Cecil Baltimore. end Anne Arundle
counties; August IL Is. and 10 in Ale
fAeRY. Garrett, and Prince George coun-
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Miss Nellie Moran has returned 70
her home, near Mellwood. after spend
ing the winter and ea-lv sprine with
Mrs. Leslie Watson in WASHINGTON
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

The regular semi monthly meeting Of
the mayor and council will be held to-
morrow evening.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

large party of young people of Ana
costa will go to Five Oaks, Va. tomor-
row to spend the day. In the company
will he Dorothy Darling. Mildred SUIT,
Mildred Little, Margaret Roome. Willie
Thorne, Louise Welsh. Miss Agnes Lit
tie, Charles Walsh. Julius Tolson, James
Young. Lewis Estep. Carl Winterwerp,
and Thorton Fisher
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Tomorrow will be observed as holi-
day in Alexandria, the banks closing
for the entire day. and the places Of
business for half day. Memorial Day
exercises will be held at the United
States National Cemetery at 4 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Mr. and Mrs. W S. Crawford have
returned to their home In Brentwood
after plea SAINT visit with their daugh-
ter. Miss Ellie Crawford, in New York
city
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

The ladies' guild Of ST. Barna ba g
strawberry festival yesterday evening
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

wood. thirty-eight years old. who died
yesterday at the home of his father.
John Underwood, in st. Elmo. will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the residence.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Announcement Is made by John C.
Green. of w street, of the marriage Of
his daughter, Nellie Elizabeth, to Leo
T. Dugan. The ceremony took place on
December IA, last.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30
EVANSVILLE,

Memorial Day will be extensively cele-
brated in this section tomorrow with
athletic contests. picnics, and outings.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Mrs. Kate Glass. of Winchester, We,
spent several days in Rockville during
the woek at the homo of Dr. and Mrs
o. NJ. Linthicum.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30
Classified Manas ger. Washington Times.

|lassined manager. washington Times.
Dear Sir-To any one having trouble with
their coal ranges | cannot recommend Ycat-
man. 426 7th 81. S. w. too highly. For many
months had been getting practically no
cooking at all from my range and even when
cleaned and repaired by several firms was
very little better, but when once Yeatman
had repaired 1t 1t was all could desire.
of course II Is needless for me to add I
saw featman's ad in Hints to Thrifty
Buyers In The Washington Times Yours re-
spectfully, MRS I. A d.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

an order for 1900 tons Of rails, ana IL
now figuring with manufacturers Tor
10000 tons of rails, or more than Is used
In big year by both the PennsylNania
and the New York Central systems.
The Westinghouse Electric and Manu-
facturing Company, In addition 70 It's
order for about 900 worth or
rlf1es has received an order Tor ABOUT
s6,O0,OO0 worth OF machine work IN con-
nection with shell construction. The
company does not manufacture finished
shells. but the fifteen-inch shells used
BY the English in the Dardanelles bonn
bardment are said to have passed
through the Westinghouse works.
Henry Woodhouse, a governor OF the
Aero Club. said Friday In New YORK
that at least sl6,O0O,OoO worth of orders
have been placed with American manu-
facturers for aeroplanes, and two
orders, each calling for the speedy de-
livery OF 1000 aeroplane engines, are
said to be going begging In this coun-
try because the automobile manufac-
turers Will not take them, being en-
gagged at capacity work on automobiles
to be from England and the other by
Italy.
The first direct evidence of the benefits
resulting from an increase In business
lneident hs,s. to the war was The declaration ration
iituy VI tttTd ny NoIpSi
and Zinc producing companies. The
Butte and Superior Company, which has
been producing zinc at high prices, de-
clared an extra quarterly disbursement
Of $3.50 per share. In addition to rs cents
for the quarter. The Utah Copper Com
pany ordered n distribution Of 81 a share
Tor the quarter, an increase or 70 cents
The Chino Company voted a payment Of
rs cents, also an Increase Of rs cents.
The Ray Consolidated resumed pay
ments with a 37h cent declaration and
the Nevada Consolidated Company in
creased 12h cents with a payment of
37l1 cents.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

The biweekly meeting of the Rockville
Inquiry Club was held at the home OF
Mrs Otho II. W. Talbot. The respoh-
ses were about Winfield Scott Schley.
Mrs. William II. Holmes, of Washing
ton. read paper on SUGGESTIONS of
flowers" and Mrs. John r. Henderson
gave a talk etout her recent visit to
the Panama Exposition. Refreshments
were served.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Mrs. Farry Hayes. OF MI. Rainier will
leave this week on a five-weeks' tou
Of the Western states.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

For months there have been predc-
tions of wave of prosperity which
would sweep over the United States as
a result of the wealth which has poured
into its confines from European coffers
in exchange for supplies and munitions
that have been ordered by the belliger-
ents.
That the swell from this impending
wave is here Is evidenced by the de-
ceasine number of failures reported
each week hv the mercantile agencies.
Frank J. Semple. vice president Of the
Simmons Hardware Company, a st.
Louis concern, announced In New York
few days ago that his company has
had recently from it's 500 statesmen
reports from every county In every
state In the country which indicate that
the United States by next spring will
be enjoying an era OF prosperity such
as It has never witnessed. The i'm
provement will be so marked as to be
noticeable, he predicted, by July l.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30
Y. NJ. {. A. VACATION SCHOOL

Satisfactory completion-September Promo
tion. Boys make up lost grades or insure
hold on new grades; weeks, June 2S-Aug 20
1885 G st. n. w.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

From the Eastern Power Boat Club q
number of launches will leave early in
the morning to spend the day down the
Potomac, and in addition aquatic sports
VIII be held in front of the clubs quar-
ters
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Several young Anacostia women have
organized a tennis club. The members
are Mrs. T. L. Moore. Mrs. Ernest
selby. Mrs. n. s. Healv. Mrs. William
Scantleburv, Mrs. w. W Tolson, and
Miss Dorothea L,utZ
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Rally day services were held this
morning by the pupils of the Sunday
school of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Members OF r. f. Lee Camp of Con-
federate Veterans will leave this after
noon for Richmond to attend the re-
Alexandria Light Infantry wNl leave
Wednesday to take part In the parade
which will be held on Thursday.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

The Boy Scouts of this section have
planned a number of outings for to-
morrow. Some will take hikes into the
country, while others will participate
in the public flag raising at Bradbury
Heights. A baseball game is being ar
ranged for the Anacostia diamond to-
morrow morning.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

Mrs. Charles C. Holland entertained
the Rockville Euchre Club at its weekly
meeting. Luncheon was served.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

While railroad earnings can scarcely
be regarded as comforting they are
encouraging in that. while decreases in
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

The usual Decoration Day exercises
will be held at the Rockville Union
Cemetery tomorrow. During the day.
large numbers of persons from this and
other sections of the county will strew
flowers upon the graves. and in the
afternoon Charles w. Prettyman, of the
Rockville bar, will deliver the annual
grafton.
At Forest Oak Cemetery Gathers
burg, the annual address will be deliv-
cred by Rev. NJ. II. Keen, pastor of
Grace Methodist Church.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30
WEEK IN FINANCIAL CIRCLES

The only rose tinted lining found in
the portending clouds overhanging
American business and finance during
the last week was reflected by the
struEG financial position Of the United
States. Foreign developments were Of
q nature to ,aus" trt nation at large
to pursue a "watchful waiting" policy
Ecfore engaging up IN new enterprises.
With the German reply - President
Wilson's note still diplomatic dcvel-
olnent. aho the already str 4'nci situa-
ton further complicated by the disaster
of the American 'Strumship NehraSkan.
business Of the g.eat New York stock
exchange last week practically suspend
ed, dropping back from million. share
day transactions to the state of stag
nation that prevailed almost immedi-
| ately following the resumption Of trad
ing in that market last winter.
The bright side of the situation is
found In the steadily improving in
ternal conditions-the revival of domcs-
tic trade; the increasing activity in the
great industrial centers, resulting from
the vast war orders; the inpouring Of
gold from foreign nations, and the opti-
mistic outlook for staple crops.
A further factor that has aroused the
enthusiasm of the general public Is the
manner in which the nations statesmen
and financiers have turned their faces
toward markets In which American
trade In the past has been. in COM
parison with the great European coun-
tries. an almost negligible quantity.
Yesterday marked the closing of the
Pan-American financial conference In
which representatives OF nineteen repub-
les, undisturbed by war, worked in seri-
GUS and systematic manner to remove
the obstacles that have heretofore pre-
cluded in large measure direct and un-
diverted communication In commercial
and financial matters, between the Uni
ted states and the Latin Americans.
Shipping and exchange. in addition to
score of important. but less momen-
| tous problems. were worked upon by
committees composed of the most repre-
sentative business. men and bankers OF
| the several nations concerned.
At the same time that this conference,
potent with trade possibilities. was dis
posing of such important questions,
| Washington waS playing host to a COM
| mercial commission from, China, en-
| bracing the leading merchants and busi-
| hess men of the new republic. touring
America with a view to studying COM
| mercial methods, to ascertaining the ad-
| Vantages to be derived from purchasing
| in this country, and the opportunities
| offered to market here the products OF
| their nation.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30
ROCKVILLE.

In celebration of the fiftieth ami
versary of the marriage Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George II. Bennett, a family re-
union was held yesterday at the home
of the couple near Spencerville, those
present including the sons and daugh-
ters, son-in-law and daughter-in-law
and other relatives. The couple re-
ceived number of handsome presents
ono of which was a purse of fifty dol
lars in gold from their children.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

A class was confirmed today at
Grace Episcopal Church by the Rt.
Rev. William Cabell Brown, bishop
son P. Dame, preached at this morn
ing's service in st. Paurs Episcopal
Church.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30

The annual banquet of the members
of the Junior class of the Rockville
High School to the members of the
graduating class was held last evening
in the domestic science room at the
school and was attended by the men,
bers of the two classes. the members of
the faculty and the county school Off
Cials.
The Washington times., 1915-05-30
ALEXANDRIA SETS
REALTY TAX RATE
Board of Aldermen Fixes List for
Year Which Begins on the
= First of Next Month.

ALEXANDRIA. May 3o.-The tax rate
for the next fiscal year commencing
June was fixed last night by the
board of aldermen who held a special
meeting for the purpose Of consider
ing an ordinance from common coun-
Gil embodying a report from the nm
ance committee The rate on real es-
tate and tangible personal property
was fixed at $50 on the 500, the
same as last year. discount OF 0
per cent will be allowed on all bills
paid before July l. a discount or 3
per cent on bills paid before Septem-
Der l. and after December l, penahst,y sh,s
rate the city will also receive p
cents on each 500 out Of the money
paid to the State treasurer on De-
cember l.
The ordinance provides the rate in
the territory recently annexed to the
city of Alexandria will be the same
as that collected by Fairfax and Alex
andria counties last year. The amount
received is to be kept separate from
the other revenues of the city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

Victor Johnson of Milwaukee and
Charles johnson of Seattle were in
the city during the past week
spending the holidays visiting with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Johnson.
The Misses Barbara and Margaret
Moore, who have been teaching
school at Lake Linden, Mich. are
bone for the holidays visiting " 18th
their parents Mr.. and Mrs. George
Moore.
E Bergman has been on the sick
list during the past week suffering
from an attack of lag rippe.
Mrs. II. T.. Goodrich was on the
sick list for day or so during the
past week suffering from an attack
Of Gonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels M. Oscar and
children have been on the sick list
during the past week suffering from
lagrippe.
There is a man in Ash
land
And he is wond 'rous
wise
He sends his friends
to George II. Fox
f they have tired out
eyes. Fox Bros
Mr.. York ani Harry Monk spent
Sunday at Medford visiting with
relatives and friends.
Ike Berman is just recovering
from an attack OF lagrippe. Ike
first took sick just before Christmas
but he says the holiday business at
his store was so heavy that he just
couidn't lay up although he felt like
doing it.
The Buss Creamery Company oil
Ironwood. Mich. ,eceived quite a
shaking up at the hands of govern
ment officials when a consignment
of butter was onfiscated at Chicago
for having too high a percentage of
moisture. The state law allows
but Is per cent moisture and any
butter con aiming over this amount
is liable to cOafiscatio
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LOCALS
Items Of Interest Concerning
Qour Neighbors

Melvin Swanby of Superior visited
in The city for several days dnring
the past week at the home of his
mother Mrs. 0. P. Swanby.
Mr.. Nj. Noyak waa at Duluth over
Christmas visiting with his wife
and other relatives and friends.
Miss Rachael Wisman of Duluth
was home spending the Christmas
vacation visiting with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wieman.
Lew Anderson and family of Ash
land spent Christmas in the city
visiting with the George Fox family.
Miss Ruth Wieman of Superior is
spending the holidays in the city
visiting with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Wieman.
Greeting friends, and
We vi sh you q happy and
prosperous New Year.
George Pete
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George Fluck returned Wednes-
day evening from Algoma where he
has been during the past week
visiting with his son James and
family.
Rev. A. Andreason of Ashland,
will conduct services in the Scand.
M. E. Church Sunday afternoon,
Jar. 2 1916 at 3 o'clock. All are
cordially invited.
John A, Jacobs of ST. Paul has
been visiting in the city curing the
past week with relatives and
friends.
Dyspepsia is Americas curse.
To restore digestion, normal weight
good health and purify the blood,
use Burdock Blood Buffers. Sold at
all drug stores. Price $1.00. Adv.
Itching, bleeding, protruding or
blind piles have yielded to Doan's
Ointment. SOC at all stores. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30
Nor. Luth. Church

Watch meeting Friday even
ing from $50 to 1900 o'clock.
Services Sunday morning at
1920 o'clock. English song
service in the evening. The
Vikings meet at the church
Wednesday evening. Prayer
Thursday evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

40 sww Ae1tebO O@hy 1--WE A~eH~i
40 10 the enforcement Of the Indian
treaty Of lsS4-bs your own judge.
Mr.. Editor; Kindly give US
space in your valuable paper for the
following news item Rev. heMan-
nus Of Odanah, gave she first public
address ever given, 40 far a. known
On the explanation Of, and enforce
msnt Of the Indian treaty Of 1884,
40 to intoxicating liquors within the
territory esdeA, at washburn last
Sunday evening.
Much enthusiasm was shown
favoring the movement, in fact the
sentiment appeared to be unanimous,
and plans are now on for large mass
meeting at Washburn at the very
beginning Of the new year.
Early Monday morning the writer
urged Mr.. McNannus to 60 with him
to the efice Of the Ashland Daily
Press and secure If possible, space
for . news item relative to the i'm
portant event of the previous even
ing at Washburn. We then inn
mediately approached the editors
sanctum, when the writer introduced
Rev. McMannus to both the manager
and editor of the Ashland Daily
Press, and we were well received.
Our mission was promptly stated
to the eject that we simply wished
to furnish material for q news item
~ to the meeting held at Washburn
the evening before, and Mr.. Nc
Mannus stated that We did not ex-
pect editorial argument for Our side
OF the question. The editor stated
that the Press was neutral on the
dry" question and would be very
glad to get our news item for the
paper. which was given to him, and
notes were taken of same by the
editor himself.
Three issues of the Daily Press
have since been run of, and nothing
in the said neutral news item has
yet appeared. But the said news
that something was doing" must
have leaked oat early Monday morn
ing, fer it in now generally known
that certain local vets were quite
active around town during the day
and may have just happened to call
at the Press Office in the interest OF
neutrality, Of course, or may not
have called. Bat in either case,
kind reader, honestly, does it lock a.
though the Ashland Press is neutral
as to the enforcement of the Indian
treaty Of 1884. If not, why not?
You doubtless, have observed that
the Press 10 not at all neutral ~ to
LaFollette and Ford. But then
they are both farther away than
some of the vets.
We want light on all public ques-
tions, otherwise, what il a news
paper geo d for anyway?
d. w. Emerson
Ashland, Wis, Dee. ~, 1915.
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Mrs. f. E. Wieman has been
suffering from an attack of lagrippe
during the past few days.
Clarence Larson Of Minneapolis is
spending she holidays in the city
visiting with his parents MIR. and
Mrs. Mike Larson.