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The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
Prison Reform In u. S. Navy Rivals
Sing Sings Moral Patch-Up Process

Prison reform at Sing Sing. under War
den Osborne. has nothing on prison re-
form in the United States navy, under
Josephus Daniels.
Sing Sing may have her baseball
matches, but she has yet to come through
with aquatic sports with silver trophy
cups the prize for the victorious crew.
And while Sing Sing may have reason
to crow over theatrical performances by
the Lambs Club-De Wolf Hopper. the
flock of Foys, and all the rest-the New
York penitentiary does not fit its charges
for better observance OF the moral law
by teaching them the three "R's"-read-
in. 'riting. and 'rithmatic-and restoring
liberty for high marks.
According to Secretary Daniels state
ment yesterday, the detentioners-they
are not known as prisoners now-are
showing up finely under the new system,
which involves the use Of disciplinary
ships rather than disciplinary barracks
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
BRITISH ATTITUDE
ON COTTON ST|RS
Possibility Article Will Be
Made Contraband In
terests Officials.
LIKELY TO BECOME ISSUE
Southern Growers Anxious for Access
to the Markets of Germany
and Austria.
LIKELY TO BECOME ISSUE

| The growing agitation in England in
| favor Of placing cotton on the British
contraband list il attracting attention
here. In spite OF the fact that the British
government last fall declared its inten-
ton not to make cotton contraband, and
willing to take this action, it is believed
to be within the range Of possibility that
II will feel compelled to yield to the
pressure being brought to bear upon it.
At the same time that this agitation
is being fomented in England the WASH
ington administration also is perceiving
that 1t soon will have to face a revived
campaign about cotton In this country.
1t is more than likely that within the
next few weeks the cotton question will
be very much of an issue for the Presi-
dent and his advisers.
The cotton question Is being called up
anew by men representing Southern in
terests. who are pointing out that while
the world cotton market. outside of Ger
many and Austria, now is overstoclaed
to the extent Of nearly 100000 bales,
there is already in sight another large
crop in this country. The desire Of the
cotton interests is. of course. for the
United States government to secure &C.
cess to the German and Austrian cotton
markets. which, 1t Is declared, would
about take up the surplus from last
years crop.
Right to Blockade Conceded.
There is no prospect Of this being ac-
complished, according to statements
made in responsible quarters. In fact.
the administration is not attempting to
secure direct access to these markets.
as it does not feel II has any ground
on which to make such an attempt.
The right Of the British to blockade
Germany and Austria Is conceded, and
this government has conceded that a
blockade may possibly be legal. even
IL not maintained under precisely the
same conditions that were held requisite
before the advent of submarines as i'm
portant elements in maritime warfare.
All that the United States Is contend
ing for in the cotton issue is the right
of Americans to ship cotton to neutral
countries without interference. 1t has
refused to recognize the right of the
British authorities to seize cargoes Of
cotton consigned to neutrals on the |
ground they were destined for Germany |
or Austria.
Should Great Britain declare cotton |
and should the United States |
accept such a declaration. the situation /
would be much less satisfactory from |
the point Of view of cotton shippers and |
the State Department. Cotton sus-
pected of ultimate destination to Ger
many could be seized and conflscated,
without compensation, on the ground
that it was contraband of war destined
Tor the use Of the enemy.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
TAXI COMPAN
ASKS INJUNCTION
Terminal Says Utilities Body
Put Unlawful Valuation
on Property.
WANTS ITDECLARED VOID
Commission. 1t Is Alleged, Did Not
Conduct Formal Public Hearing
in the Matter.
WANTS ITDECLARED VOID

In bill asking an Injunction filed in
the District Supreme Court yesterday,
the Terminal Taxicab Company charges
the Public Utilities Commission with
having placed an unlawful. inadequate,
and unreasonable valuation upon its
property and appeals to the court to
declare the valuation void and restrain
the commission from fixing its passenger
rates with the said valuation as a
basis.
This was the third suit to be filed
in as many days against the District
Commissioners. who constitute the Pub
lie Utilities Commission. Monday the
Crawford Paving Company asked the
court for $4,000 damages, alleging that
the Commissioners broke contract with
the company. Tuesday the Washington
Railway and Electric Company appealed
to the court to compel the Public Utili-
ties Commission to authorize bond is
sue of $4,000
Says Concentration Denied.
The bill of the taxicab company states
that the commission did not conduct
formal public hearing in placing a valua-
ton on its property, as required by the
public utilities act Of Congress. 1t
states that the company's counsel were
denied the right to cross-examine wit
nesses for the commission, and that the
company presented additional values to
those included in the commissions valu-
alton. which additional values the COM
mission. it is alleged. refused to con-
slider.
The bill further sets forth that the
company believes that unless restrained
by the court the commission will en-
deavor to fix rates of fare with the al
legged valuation as a basis. A perpetual
Injunction against such action is asked
G. Thomas Dunlop represents
the company. The bill is signed by
James A. Cahill. vice president of the
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22

Hard labor is mix" The men are drilled
and instructed when they are not win
ming races and silver trophies. such as a
crew from the disciplinary ship Topeka
won at the Portsmouth Navy Yard on
July 4.
The statements explains: While in
detention they are drilled and given
academic and vocational instructions. in
order that they may be better prepared
TO perform the duties of their ratings
when they are returned to a cruising
snip. During such detention, which usu-
ally lasts four months. the detentioners
are not allowed liberty. but spend their
une IN receiving instruction and in drill
ing. III they show adaptability and pro-
nciancy in this work. they are then re-
stored to duty on probation and given
the same pay and liberty as men in the
active service; usually two months later
internationally restored to duty and
transferred to a cruising ship in the ac-
tive service
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
District Courts

The Academy Window Cleaning Com
pany yesterday applied to the District
Supreme Court for an injunction to pre-
vent Clarence F. Clements, former
employee, from inducing customers to
break contracts with the company. The
bill. filed through Attorneys c. A. White
and W. E. Andrews, states that since
leaving the employ of the company
Clements has induced several to break
contracts by offering to do the work
cheaper.
A protest was filed in the District Su-
preme Court yesterday against probate
Of the will of Elizabeth Abrahams by
Lehman E. Abrahams, of Philadelphia,
a brother of the deceased. and Samuel
L. and Adele Abrahams. of Baltimore.
They set forth that the will. dated March
II. 1914. was procured by coercion. They
ask that the court appoint collector to
hold the estate pending jury trial.
Thomas C. Hudson. a steamfitter. yes
terday filed suit in the District Supreme
Court to recover $4,000 from the W. G.
Cornell Company, alleging that while
working for the Cornell Company and
repairing the power plant of the Gov
ernment Printing Office he received in
juries from a faulty tool. Attorney
Crandal Mackey represents Hudson.
Suit to recover $4,000 damages was filed
in the District Supreme Court against
the Capital Traction Company yesterday
BY Almyra Morgan. The plaintiff asserts
she was injured when car from which
she was alighting at Eighth and l streets
southeast started before she was on the
Attorney George L. Whitford
appears for the plaintiff.
The test case brought by Assistant Cor
poration Counsel Stephens against Henry
E. Marks. proprietor of a hotel at Tenth
and f streets northwest, charging that
he sells intoxicating liquors at hotel
which has less than fifty rooms for
guests. will come up for hearing in Po-
ice Court today.
Detectives Pratt and Fortney arrested
Herbert Samuel Carlton. otherwise
Known as Robert Clay. as he was being
discharged from the District jail yester-
lay morning. Carlton had finished
ERIN for passing worthless checks. He
Vas again taken into custody. however,
or the Boston authorities, who hold an
Indictment for I'VE similar charges.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
Cow Ate Temperance Literature,
And She Has Been Dry Ever Since


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for other things tossing the The doctors prize
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The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
HONEY IN BOMB"
Sweet Dainty PuEzIea Explosive Ex-
perts at Police Headquarters.

New York, July 2l.-Just because Dr.
J. B. Neuberger has been carried away
by the current bomb scare he has lost A
delightful finishing touch to many a
breakfast. The physician tiptoed into po-
lice headquarters today. gingerly carry
ing a sealed tube that had just reached
MIN by parcels post
II don't know any one who would
want to injure me. but I'm afraid it's
bomb" he whispered. and in a moment
the sleepy reserve men were alert. After
being deposited in tub of water until
the arrival of explosive experts the pack
age was cautiously opened.
Every one held his breath while
heavy liquid. unfamiliar to combustion
expert. oozed out and mingled with the
water. An analysis demonstrated that 1t
was-honey
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
Oh 0ow,, Grter

UP to Great Falls, Va, where n
chicken and fish supper will be served,
is the schedule of this evening for the
membership committee of the Board of
Trade. About forty members of the
committee, with the president of the
BOARD. E. C. Brandenburg, as an in
Vited guest. will make the outing. The
anair Is the outcome of a recent mem
bership campaign, conducted by the
committee. in which lis new members
were received into the organization.
special meeting of the Georgia
Society has been called to meet To-
night at the Raleigh Hotel The en-
tire membership of the society is
urged to attend. William ]. Harris
president of the society. will be in the
chair.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
DANGER OF TETANUs DENIED.
Public Health Service Refutes
Charge Against Vaccination.

Tetanus does not develop from vacci-
nation. the United States Public Health
Service announced in a report yesterday
1t declared that Director John F. Ander-
son, of the Public Health Service
hygienic laboratory. has. by a long Sc
ries of experiments. proved that there is
no danger of tetanus infection from the
process. ..
1t has been urged by opponents of
vaccination that danger of tetanus in
lection renders the process undesirable.
The Health Service declares this is not
So
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

George R. and Grace Z. Walker. girl.
Henry Y. and Florence e Suellinss girl
William E and Eta T. Sherry, girl.
Alfred A. and De Eta Push. boy.
James c. and Margaret NJ Nealon girl
Charles ". and Catherine r. baltimore, boy
Clarence 5. and Agnes kisler, girl
Spencer and Beatrice Dean. boy
Robert Il. and Alberta VI. Clear girl
James NJ. and Ada Z. Cooper. girl.
CHINESE
Charley Lee and Nora 500. boy.
COLORED.
James E and Estelle V. Williams. boy.
Richard and Henrietta Mitchell. boy.
Clayton and Flora Harris, boy.
Robert and Violet ChiIdress. girl.
John y. and Mary T.. Cox. girl.
Arthur and Bertha Brooks boy
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columbia, Delaware and
Enthusiastically fair THURSDAY and Friday; not
much change in temperature; light to moderate
variable winds.
For virginia-Party cloudy Thursday. probably
showers in southeast portion. Friday fair Hight to
moderate variable winds
orally fair Thursday and Friday over the eastern
half Of the country. except that showers arc Prob
able on the south Atlantic coast.
Moderate temperatures will continue oVd the
eastern half Of the country during the next two
days.
Local temperature-Midnight. 81: q. m, 6:
4 m, IS; 8. m. g.; 8 a m. %: 10 =. m. "a; Il
noon, IS: p. m, 70; p. M. n: p. m. IS;
D m. II; 10 p m. 70. Highest, 20: lowest. "a.
Relative humidity-s a. m, Y; 2 p. m. y;
p. m. Y. Rainfall Is p. m to p. M. ool. Hours
Of sunshine SO; per cent Of possible sunshine 81
Temperature date last year-HigheS, s.;
lowest g.,
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
LOCAL MENTION.

Star OF the East flour, $3.50 bbI,. q
lbs, 25c: 3 cans Sweet Wrinkle peas.
Csc; large cans Blue Bell tomatoes,
INC; 4 cans baked beans. csc; 3 cans
cans sugar corn, csc; 5 cans E. j. peas,
csc: large bots. ginger ale. TIC; grape
juice. quarts. &c; pints. 12c; lbs.
evap. peaches. csc; lbs. fancy head
rice, CSC: lbs. lima beans, CSC; new
potatoes, 14c PIX: large cans Cal.
peaches. 10c: sour pickles, 10c; peanut
butter. 10c: SKIS. salt. 10c; fat Norway
mackerel: sc and l0c; IA Dbl. Old Time
Pa. ave. AID all the ]. T. D. Pyles
stores.
Charlie Chaplin today. virginia. COS nth
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE.

Generiere Merriam. year. 300 < st. nv.
John Hindrick. 50. rear 1881 st. NV.
Evelyn Woodbury., IS. Gort. Hospital Insane.
George L. Lederick So Providence Hospital.
William Perry 81, Providence Hospital.
Edward J. Casby. q. 81 X 81. ne
Mary f. GTimmekanan, months, 6S L 81. q.
Susie Clat:erbuck months. ~ 5th St NV
John Kane. days. 81. 9Th ST. ne.
COLORED.
Emily ]. Hogan - Years. l23l sth St nv.
John T. Coniey, g. 1919 Q ST. NV.
Mary L. Fillmore 81. 81 Oakdale st. NV.
Nictoris HUngerford. Il. Freedmen's Hospital.
Annie Wilson, q. 1903 lst st se.
Thomas iireen, %, III st. sw
James Dixon months. Children's Hospital
Infant Of Sophie and Thomas Gray. few minutes
z Brewers court me-
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
No Replies from Street RAILWAYS.

Inc Public Utilities Commission has
not received any answers yet to the re-
cent request made of the street railway
companies for suggestions as to the solu-
ton OF the problem caused by passengers
standing between the seats in crowded
open cars. II replies are not received
within few days formal hearings on the
subject Will be held and regulations gov
erning the situation will be promulgated.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
Envoy Silent on Bomb Plots.

No complaint has been made by the
British AMBASSADOR to the State Depart
ment about activities of German-Ameri-
can citizens in encouraging dynamite
plots in Canada. Secretary of State
Lansing said yesterday. He denied that
the department was investigating the
matter, saying that without complaint
no investigation would be started
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
IRA N. MORRIS SEES WILSON.
Minister to sweden Here on Leave,
1t Is Said.

Ira Nelson Morris, of Chicago. United
states Minister to Sweden, arrived in
Washington yesterday. conferred with
iecretary of State Lansing, and later
lad an interview with President Will
on at the White House.
Minister Morris is home on leave of
Ibsence. and did not come to Washing
on on any special mission. 1t was
Iuthoritatively denied that he brought
my papers or other communications
rom any of the Scandinavian govern
nents to the United States. or submit
ed any proposals on behalf of those
governments.
Nevertheless Minister Morris was able
o give Secretary of State Lansing a
neat deal of information about trade
onditions in Sweden and the Scandi-
Iavian countries generally.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
New Navy Aero Damaged.

A new aeroplane purchas ed from the
Wright factory was damaged while be-
ing tested at the naval aeronautic sta
ton at Pensacola, Fla, the Navy De-
partment announced yesterday. Nobody
was hurt.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
Johnston Goes 20 West Print

Among the candidates appointed TO
take the examination to the West Point
Military Academy for the year 1915 an
nounced by the War Department yester-
day is Albert 8. Johnston. IT,. Of Union,
w. Va
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
Garrison to Address Congress,

Senator Fletcher. of Florida, yesterday
secured the acceptance by Secretary of
War Garrison of an invitation to speak
at the Southern Commercial Congress 1T
its session in Charleston, s. c., next
December. Seaator Fletcher is presi-
dent, of the organization.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
Spray Menaces Celery Growers.

Care should be taken by celery growers
not to spray the plants too thickiy with
Bordeaux mixture, as too much spraying
results In deposits Of copper. injurious to
health. according to q statement by the
Department of Agriculture yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
q. G. Schlann Named Appraiser

President Wilson yesterday made a re-
cess appointment of Nathaniel G. Schlann
to be assistant appraiser of merchandise
in the customs district Of New York
CITY
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
Joins q. s. Embassy at Petrograd

The State Department announced yes
terday that William Warficld, of Ba1ti-
more. a son of President Warfield. Of
Lafayette College. had been added to
the staff of the American Embassy at
Petrograd.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE

WHITE
Dennis J. O'Nein b., 2. and Los Martin, ID,
both of Richmond Va. Rev. Edward L. Leonard
Georye Washington s. North Va. and Martha
Phelps. .. Baltimore. Nd. Rev. W: l. Mckenney.
Joseph Katz 3. and Sarah Dsnenhirst. ID. Rev
g. Sverstone.
George A. Bryan. Is. U. 8. n. and Mary L. Bar
houser, 2, Harpers Ferry. W. Va Rev. John X.
Esaias.
William H. Gee. %, Fort Hunt. Va. and Csnie
NJ Hilton, 49, Minniesvile. Va Rev. L. Morgan
Chambers
Howard T. Danneufelser. z and Martha A. Grill
ner. Is. both o. Baltimore, Md. Rev. W. A. Melvin.
William L. souder, 9. Bluemont. Va. and Carrie
L. wynkoop. 10. Of Paxson. Va Rev. William
Hanies.
Abram H. Luseubeei, q. and Maggie e. Cuivss-
well, D. Rev John weidley.
Francis A. CaIlan. IS and Bessie ". Dove. d.
Rev Georze A. Milkr.
John W. Warrington. 2 Warner. Va. and Mabel
d. Clarke, n, Williamsburg. Va. ReT. william
Harries.
OOLORED.
William H. Montague. 8. and MarJ L. Arnold. d.
Ralrh Adams. q. and Bertha Wooden. II. both
of Fairfax County Va. Rev. c. A. De Vaughn.
George w Snox 6. and Lizzie Jackson, 50. Rsv.
G. L. White.
Lawrence Jackson. 3. and Florence Alezandsr. %.
Rev James T. Harvey.
William Y. Lee. white. 2. Of JacAspnvilie. fh.
and Bella Williams. coaored, 2, OF Phihdeiphia-
Rev. Aquia Sayies.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-22

ch H LEADERS the Bridgeport strike holding conference outside Left
will
5000 mchnrs Other nsauke
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-02
RussIA,s BENEFIT. FROM PRoHI.
BlTioN.

-
Prohibiaonists have never rszde the
claims for prohibition that are set
forth by the Russian government and
army and stated in the House Of Com.
mons by the British Chancellor OF the
Exchequer, Lloyd; George. The latter
declares that he speaks with authority
In reporting thatSthe productivity Of
Russian labor has been Increased by
prohibition 80 10 so per cent.
Supporters Of national prohibition
IN this country have not claimed that
It's effect would be to increase tho
production in Industries 30 to so per
cent. But II IS q ffrightful Indictment
OF the traffic IN alcohol to charge 1t
with loss IN human Productivity and
efficiency Of from IS TO 80 per cent.
which this statement of the British
Chancellor comes to! To restore that
loss efficiency to increase the output
Of human labor 80 to 50 per cent.
would mean more than that improve:
ment In the laboringman.s condition,
Just as an Increased product OF a fac.
tory would mean more than pro
portionnl increase OF profit.
What has happened In Russia would
not necessarily prove true In ali coun.
tries. Russia. IN the first place, -
known rs perhaps the most alcoholic
nation. It's national beverage Is ten.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-02
COURT OF sMAIL CLAIMS

Chicago opened a new court last
week intended to fili<a long.felt want
in that city as we'll as others. It is
called the Court of Small Claims.
Under Its operation man with a
claim against another OF SIS or less,
is not bothered with the necessity OF
paying the amount to a lawyer, and
finding what satisfaction he can In
knowing that the debtor has to pay
some one.
He can go into court without law.
yer and state his claim. The pro.
cedure is to be simple enough for the
average Intelligence to follow without
confusion. Tho court is expected to
make all suggestions necessary to
ensure the legal rights OF both sides
and 10 arrive at practical justice. The
purpose is TO provide for the settle.
mont of small disputes without the
cost and delay OF legal technicalities
that generally work injustice.
In short this court will accomplish
the purpose OF our justices, free, 1t is
hoped, IRON the qualities which cause
our justices to generally give judg.
ment for the plaintiff to secure the
costs and to require trial In the
higher courts in the majority OF cases
before It can be clear that justice is
done. The crucial point is evidently
whether prompt and business.like
procedure is assured. II 60, the re.
form may well extend to cases OF
more Importance. = Pittsburgh Dis.
patch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-02
Texas lnder..ndenc. pax,


1t has been said that the United
States is divided into North, South,
East, West, and Texas, and 1t Is true
that the Lone Star State, in many
other respects than its tremendous
size, is entitled 10 division by itself.
Today loyal Texans will celebrate
their Independence Day, for It was on
arch 2, 1886, that a little band Of men
gathered under an oak tree on the
banks of the Brazos and proclaimed
the independence Of Texas from
Mexico. There were then only 10000
white people In all that vast territory,
and the greater part OF the new ere.
public Of Texas" was camping
ground Sor tribes of savage Indians
DuriEg. ITS history Texas has been
under many flags. The eagle, cactus
and serpent banner Of the empire OF
Montezuma probably once waved over
part Of Texas. Then Spain claimed
the country, but this was disputed
by France, and at different times the
emblems OF both nations were hoisted
on Texan territory. Both were sun.
planted by the banner Of the Mexican
republic, which in turn gave way to
the Lone Star flag, with a field OF
blue, and bars of white and red. In
1876 the republic became State Of
the Union, and the Stars and STRIPES
prevailed until the Confederate EN-.
blem was raised in 1851. Hall a cen.
fury ago Texas returned to its al.
legiance to "old Glory"