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Evening star., 1915-01-21
Austrian Gunners Bombard
Position of Monteneqrins

PARIS January 21-The Austrians
at Cattaro. near the Montenegrin from
tier have furiously bombarded Mount
Lovchen. a strong Montenegrin posi-
tion, just across the frontier. without
effect. according to n Havas Agency
dispatch from Cettinje, Montenegro.
The dispatch says:
The guns of the Austrian fleet and
force at Cattaro furiously bombarded
Mount Lovchen for several hours. A
great quantity Of ammunition was ex-
pended without damaging the Monte
negrin positions
"A heavy fall of snow in the past few
days has stopped military operations
on all fronts"
Evening star., 1915-01-21
BRTA|N'S ACTION OFFERS
US. GREAT OPPORTUNITY
New Ruling, Forbidding Future Cap
ital Issues Outside of Empire, Opens
Way Here for Investments.
J. Selwin TAFT Says the Phrase, "Dol-
lar Exchange VS.. Sterling E1-
change" Is Pending Actually.

To the Editor OF The Star:
We learn by cable today that the
British treasury, under a new ruling,
forbids future capital issues outside of
the empire. In it's immediate bearing
upon the international commerce of
England, and-as a consequence-of
mentous announcement made in living
memory.
France has always reserved to itself
the right of control. in the last analy-
sis, over the foreign investments of its
people.
England. on the other hand. has al
ways allowed absolute freedom to her
investors. Her investment machinery
has been SO developed during the past
sixty years that instead of being open
to the old Napoleonic reproach of being
nation of ShopkeeperS she has be-
come a nation of stockholders, so that
when London opens a subscription list
for foreign loans the response comes.
not alone from the clients and connec-
tions of the house of issue, but from
the whole of England from John O.
Groat's to Dover.
It is her readiness to quickly raise
vast sums of money for foreign coun-
tries, more than anything else, which
has given England her international
commercial superiority, and no phrase
was ever truer than that trade follows
the loan.''
Opportunity for u. s.
So long as this condition of financial
supremacy prevailed, no other country
could compete with England as the for
eign market of the world. Germany soon
recognized this and made the most des-
perate efforts to loan to outside coun-
tries, and especially to South America,
what money they required.
Her efforts to do this in the earlier
days were almost pitiable. her means
were so small. but she persisted and
in a very few years had greatly ex-
ceeded even wealthy France in her
loans to foreign countries. with the
result that her trade grew phenome-
nally. Now all is changed. Germany.
France and now England are practi-
cally out of the race for foreign trade
by way of foreign loans and the field
is left free to the United States to
establish herself in their place-to es-
ia blish herself, too, we hope soon. as
the money center of this hemisphere
and of the orient. The phrase dollar
exchange VS.. sterling exchange" is no
longer an iridescent dream, but pend
ing actuality if only we have the cour-
age and the unanimity to take the Won
derful tide at the flood.
In this last action of England there
is, however, seen more than the mere
stoppage of her foreign loans. There
is the tacit admission tnat she is flnan-
cially feeling the strain of the war and
needs all her money to help bear its
burden. Coming as this announcement
does at the same time as the announce
ment that the German minister of
finance is resigning from his position
i because of his doubts as to whether
he will be able to float successfully
, and a quarter dollars, the veil lifts.
lust a little and the end of the war Is
probably not SO hopelessly remote as it
has seemed to be. J. SELWIN TAFT.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
EGYPT'S FORMER KHEDIVE
WOUNDED IN THE Jaw

GENEVA. via Paris. January 21.-Ex-
Khedive Abbas Hilmi of Egypt. accord
ing to Vienna dispatches, is going to
Bern to consult a specialist regarding
a bullet wound on the jaw, received. it
is stated, in a recent attempt on his
life at Constantinople.
The dispatches say that the wound
has not healed and that this makes it
Impossible for him to head the army
with which It is planned to invade
Egypt at the present time.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
SIZE Of THE LOAF IS
UP TO THE BAKERS
No Law Here Specifying Standard
Weight for Bread-Annulled
Some Years Ago.

Although bakers in other cities are
being threatened with prosecution for
selling 1oaves of bread said to be short
weight, action Of this kind cannot be
taken against Washington bakers for
the reason that in this city there is no
standard loaf and bakers can make
them as large or as small as they
choose.
In many cities throughout the coun-
try laws are in force which specify the
weight of a loaf of bread. Such a law,
relic of the old blue laws" is re-
ported to be still in force in Philadel-
phia, and news dispatches state that it
may be enforced against the bakers of
that city. Washington formerly had
such a law, but five or six years ago it
was annulled by the Court of Appeals
agt. Hauf. 1t provided that a loaf of
bread should be no more or less than
sixteen ounces avoirdupois in weight.
1t was a law that existed in the days of
the old corporation of Washington.
Old District Suit Fails.
The prosecution by the District was
based on the ground that when the
commission form of government was
created in the District of Columbia the
laws of the old corporation became the
laws of the District.
1t was shown, however, that there
were separate and distinct laws gov
erning the size of loaf Of bread in the
corporation of Washington, the cor
poration Of Georgetown and also in
that portion Of the District known as
the county. The laws differed as to the
weight of a standard loaf of bread.
1t was held that the three laws be-
came the law of the District Of Colum-
bia at the time Of the creation of the
commission form Of government covering
the entire District.
Would Need New Baking Equipment
The fact that they differed as to the
weight of standard loaf. however. re-
suited in all three laws being annulled
by the court.
Washington bakers declare that al
though they are paying high prices for
flour as the result Of the advance which
has been in progress for many weeks.
they have not reduced the size of the
loaf they were accustomed to baking.
To reduce the size of the loaf, they say,
new baking equipment will be needed.
Satisfactory bread cannot be baked in
the pans they are now using by cutting
down the amount Of dough placed in
them.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Civil Engineers Meet in New York.

NEW YORK, January 21.-The sixty
second annual meeting of the American
Society of Civil Engineers began here
yesterday with an underground tour.
in which nearly 500 members from all
parts of the United States and from
Canada and the Panama canal walked
thirty-three blocks inspecting the con-
struction of the new Lexington avenue
subway. Today they will examine en-
gineering works on Long Island.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
DR.. Gleeson's Condition Favorable.

DR.. James x. p. Gleeson, department
commander of the Department of the
Potomac Of the @. A. r., who is ill at
Garfield Hospital, is holding his own,
according to the statement Of the at
tending physician. who states that the
condition of DR.. Gleeson is more favor
able than it has been since he was
taken to the hospital day before yes
terday.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Portuguese Troops to Africa.

LISBON, January 20. via Paris, Janu-
ary 21.-A contingent of Portuguese
troops sailed today for Angola, the Por-
tuguese possession in western Africa, 10
reinforce the army there, which has
been engaged with the Germans. Prior
to embarking the troops marched in
review before the president. and were
cheered by the crowds.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Raps Senatorial Candidates.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, January 21.-
A committee appointed by the last leg
islature to investigate charges OF brib-
cry against Ave of its members who
have since been convicted. has filed its
report in house and senate. The re-
port strongly condemns the "extrava-
CANT use Of money" in the late United
States senatorial contest, indicating
that Davis Elkins and his associates
spent $4,000; Isaac T. Mann and his
associates more than $4,000, and Col.
William Seymour Edwards ana his as
sociates more than $4,000 Judge
Nathan Com was chosen senator
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Spanish Quake Damaged 1s Villages

LONDON. January 81. 4:14 am.-A
Madrid dispatch to the Express says
that owing to lack of commu Ca tion
the news has just been received Of an
earthquake January 2, which did great
damage in eighteen villages in the re-
9ion Of Asturias, northern Spain. In
allied.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
GERMAN ENVOY TO U. S.
REPORTED UNDER ARREST

GENEVA, via Paris, January 2l.-The
newspaper Stampa of Turin. Italy. an
rested on board the liner Due D'Aosta,
from Genoa for New York, Count Won
Keller, a German officer Of high rank.
xvbo had been sent to the United States
on a secret mission.
The newspaper adds that the count
has been landed at Gibraltar.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Germans Menace Finnish Railway.

LONDON. January 81. 1903 ANA
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company to Stockholm states that Ger
man airships have been reconnoitering
the frontier between Sweden and Fin
land, evidently with the purpose of de-
stroying the bridges of the new
Finnish railway, thus interruptine
communication between Russia and
sweden.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Canine Due at Halifax Tomorrow,

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, January 21.-
The American steamer Canine, which
became disabled by the loss of her rud-
der several days ago while on her voy-
age from San Francisco for Belgium
with relief supplies, probably will ar
rive here tomorrow in tow of the gov
ernment steamer Lady Laurier
Evening star., 1915-01-21
DIED.

JOHNSON. Departed this life January is, 1919
at 10 O'Clock pm, at her residence, 1925
street northeast, CLARA JOHNSON. beloved
wife of Marcellus johnson and daughter OF
Henderson and Ella Cash.
Fupsral services At Mount Horeb Baptist CHURCH
Friday January ~. at Q o'clock. Friends and
relatives invited - attend.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Suffrage Speakers Announced.

Col. John Temple Graves and Repre-
sentative Perl D. Decker are announced
as speakers at the public meeting of
the new Southern States Suffrage Con-
ference ! nthe Jardin de Danse, 18th
and r streets, Sunday afternoon at
40 o'clock
Evening star., 1915-01-21
F|[|BUSTER MAY DELAY
EXCISE BOARD INQUIRY
Senators Await Action on Resolution
by Contingent Expenses
Committee.

The proposed investigation of the al
legged violation of the excise laws of
the District by the excise board will
be begun by the Senate committee ap-
pointed to make the inquiry as soon
as the Senate acts upon the resolution
now pending before the committee on
contingent expenses of the Senate, ac-
cording to Chairman Sheppard. The
committee. on contingent expenses is
scheduled to meet tomorrow, and If a
quorum is obtained it is expected the
resolution will be promptly reported to
the Senate.
Il cannot predict just how soon the
Senate will act upon the resolution
even If 1t receives a favorable report
from the committee on contingent ex-
penses tomorrow said Senator Shep-
pard, because of the filibuster now
going on in the Senate against the ship
purchase bill. Opponents of that meas.
ure refuse to allow any other matters
to be considered. But as soon as au-
thorized, the committee will begin the
investigation of the charges made by
Senator Jones against the excise
board
Works May Introduce Bill.
Senator Works of California prob
ably will introduce today a bill he has
drafted to aid in destroying the liquor
traffic, not only in the District of CO.
lumbia, but also in the whole country.
This bill would abolish the collection Of
federal revenue on the sale or manu-
facture of liquor in dry territory and
aoohsh all revenue on liquors after
January l. 1916. Another provision of
the bill would make punishable as an
accessory before the fact any one SELL
Ing liquor to a person who commits a
Iiiie WINE intoxicated. Senator
Works feels that this last provision If
enacted into law will make the sellers
OF nquor decidedly uncomfortable.
Senator Works has bill for prohi.
bition IN the District now before the
Senate District committee, and this bill
has been referred to a subcommittee
OF which Senator Kern of Indiana is
chairman. Senator Works said he had
asked Senator Kern to take the bill
up as soon as possible and report it
to the full committee
Il want to get the bill before the
Senate and have ii passed as soon as
possible said Senator Works
Evening star., 1915-01-21

John F. Green, seventy-five years old.
retired business man of this city. died
at 10 o'clock this morning at his home,
1416 Q street northwest. Mr.. Green
had been ill for more than two years.
Funeral services are to be held at st.
Pauls Catholic Church Saturday morn
ing, and interment is to be in Mount
Olivet cemetery.
Mr.. Green was born near Castlereagh.
County Roscommon, Ireland, June %,
1910, and came to this country at the
age of fourteen. He led an active mer-
camille life in this city until 1885, when
he retired to devote his attention to
his extensive real estate holdings.
He was a member of st. Paul's Catho-
lie Church, and it was through his advice
and financial assistance that Rev. Father
Chapelle, later Archbishop OF New Or
leans, was enabled to purchase the pres
ent site of the church.
Gibbons Letter Treasured.
Cardinal Gibbons expressed his deep ap-
probation to Mr.. Green in a letter which
is treasured by the family.
Among his many other offices of trust
and honor, MIR. Green was the treasurer
of the st. Vincent de Paul Society for
many years and also one Of the trustees
Of St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum until i'll
health compelled him to resign his ac-
tivities. He was also a member of the
Association of the Oldest Inhabitants
and OF the Knights of Columbus. anu
contributed generously to many charit-
able institutions in the District.
White House Purveyor.
During the civil war Mr.. Green had
many contracts with the governmen,
for supplies for the Union troops and
was purveyor to the White House dur
ing Buchanan's and Lincoln's admin.
istrations.
Mr.. Green was married September 10
1868, to Miss Celeana A. Appel of Eas-
ton, Pa, sister of the late Maj. Charles
A. Appel, u. s. A., and niece of the late
Rev. Theodore and Rev. Thomas Appel
both of the faculty of Franklin and
Marshall College. Lancaster. Pa. Ten
children were born OF this marriage, OF
whom seven, with his widow, survive
him. The children are James B. Green
Michael A. Green, Mrs. James Cum
minss. Thomas A. Green, Mrs Wallace
McGregor, Miss Celeana A. Green and
Bernard j. Green, all of whom reside in
this city.
Evening star., 1915-01-21

other assistance to the Germans. On
this account. the newspaper says,
Grand Duke Nicholas. the Russian com.
-in-chief, has ordered that ali
trict between Warsaw and the Rus
sian front dispose Of their property
within six days, preparatory to being
removed to the interior of the country.
Reinforcement for Russians.
BERLIN, January 2l (by wireless).-
The Russian offensive at Radzanowa.
at Biozun and at Sierpe. In northern
Poland, near the border of West Prus-
STA. reported in the German official bull
letin issued Tuesday last, appears to
have been a part of continuation Of
the Russian offensive already reported
at the first-named place.
The Russians seem to have received
reinforcements in this region, and to
have advanced in an extended front
either directly northward toward the
east Frussian frontier or toward the
west. Their repulse announced by
the Germans is considered by military
officials here to have removed any pres
ent danger in that locality.
Admits Austrian Retirement.
LONDON, January 21.-A Bucharest
dispatch to the Daily Mail, describing
the Russian invasion of Hungary, says:
During the night of January Is
Russian force descending from Funcul
Moldowi, in the southwest corner of
Bukowina, passed over Mount Colacul
and advanced as far as Czckaneschtie,
near Jacobini. where the Austrian ar
tillery was massed. These troops were
supported by two other columns. and
their front ran through Czckaneschtie.
.Tacobini and Valie Petni.
ITO avoid being surrounded the Austri-
ans retired from Petzekanish toward
Jacobini The fighting continued night
and day during Sunday and Monday and
still is proceeding"
Austrian Troops Impatient.
VIENNA. via Amsterdam and London,
January 21.-Field Marshal Archduke
Frederick. the cousin Of Emperor Fran
cis Joseph and commander-in-chief of
the Austrian army, has just returned
from a visit to the troops Of the first
army.
He states that he found conditions ex-
cellent and the soldiers impatient to be-
gin a further offensive campaign.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
A Scientist Of the Navy.

Rear Admiral John e. Pillsbury, the
new vice president Of the society, was
born at Lowell, Mass, December Is,
Evening star., 1915-01-21
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
STIRRED BY ADDRESS
Supt. Sherman's Speech at Farewell
Luncheon to Mr.. Siddons
q Puzzle.
District Official Insists It Was a
Joke. But Contends There Was
Scientific Basis for It.

The speech of J. H. Sherman, super
intendent Of weights and measures ana
markets, at the farewell luncheon TO
former Commissioner Siddons yester-
day is the subject Of much comment
at the District building. 1t was
scientific address, and officials and en-
ployes of the District are wondering
was it or was it not intended for
Joke" Mr.. Sherman insists that 1t
was a joke. but contends that there
war some scientific basis for it.
Some say it wasn't. And nobody can
decide. II it was joke just who was
1t hung on?
This is the part Of the address which
caused the comment. reference being
made to former Commissioner Slo-
donS:
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-11-18
ON CONTEsTING ELECTIONS

The esteemed OhIuhoman cheer, Mr. Morrow,
'ar defeated Republican candidate for governor ol
kcnm,ky ON hs >prndd remuneration Of the roy.
,rcd honor. even though the majority against him
shows puimlly small However, or By what
method, obtained said Nonow shall accept
If %, final
The Oklahomau comments
The Kentucky Republican o-puuur has how
ever done daugrrou, thing capable of lowering
himself In the regard Of his party associates II
nr had run true 10 Republican form be- would
have yelled fraud at the top NJ his voice. de
0urrd his angry .mWilliusue~s to abide the r'.
-ult and Immediately begun arrangement, r,r
fight through the courts
INut Is a gratultous insult tu the party that
has written the constructive history or America
.or fifty years and that has with one or two ex.
options during all that time commanded the en-.
'mNa,u. support Of an overwhelming majority Of
'nc American people
Coming too from a paper that glorlcs IN be-.
.us the organ of a party that contests every oIo.
Noo that goes against it from the precinct up
sound, hike q mockery
Iho deadly parallel would show, did space per
un lbs presentation, that taking the history of
.r.. state, "a, well as the nation. from rildru to
".,uu the Democratic party ho, instituted t.u
contest, for every one instituted by the Republican
party
Hlr after all, it is gratifying thot the esteemed
uI.ahomou has committed itself with respect 10
.onto,tug elections The time is mot far distant
.hon here in oklahoma win he called ou o
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-11-18
1G SHEA M.Lr AFRO

The happening ur tnr past few
weeks have all hu mtDrrrl 10y nerves.
First there was Justin affair with
Miss Tlrmmu- M rrnulmnrr aud
ms leaving him because N ll True
20 developed that had msiud1rl
him and We have resumed our odd re
latiou,. nut the effect upon my nerves
" days and night. of worrying hasn't
worn Off
Then there va, little llworua m.
mess. He has almost completely ry.oN
cred from his attack NJ ruusHlli-. hut
he Is sull source of yonrrm to me.
And then. rs though hadn't enough
lo upset me. pO.E Harper Julia Rog
rrS yuuus brother must imUgIur lhW
me- has ullcn iu luyo with mr. and
threaten, 10 90 10 France and enlist
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-11-18

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prir" t- considerably more than We
want fp. invest m Il rur"
Ju'ln looked nI m" with mingled
p'l' and contempt
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h. would last lifetime
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-11-18
InE rIMrs nencrforth--

An institution that shall always be found nghilA-
drCencY In the public service regardless of pao
considerations constructive In all Its policies and.
while belonging to no party, opposing with lts might
the demagogurs uf ALI fighting for progress and
practical REFORM opposed TO special privilege and the
custom of improperly influencing law masking and
law enforcing bodies whether by predatory putocra'y
ar predatory poverty whether by Capital or Labor!
devoted to the public welfare, every con
stant strained 20 the accurately and to
ittcuss II impRraly3 willing to correct Instantly An
injustice done the most humble yet too prond 10
apologize 60 the most high Tor policy sake
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-11-18

. HsulHu0u. and ..,. .I
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-11-18

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-11-18
,ANINns on CnNI-r

l.m BE- .no grand swr" s.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-11-18

Men are such mstio, aWnrr,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-11-18

SO doubt ir there were amy more
Kind NJ puddin, than there ure 700.
pile would have tu uut II for dinner
.rvcry day Instead Of every now aud
then
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-05
You Will Want to See
The Giant Racers in Action
Summary of Entries, With Description of
the Cars and some of their Records:

Eye-See-Bee, owned and entered by l. c. Barber, Of
Washington, D. C., develops 80 horsepower; built for
speed winner Of class and feeor all events at York. Pa
May 30 and July S.
Mathewson, 80 horsepower, entered by Don Moore;
built for Vanderbilt cup race
Renaut, 120 horsepower, owned by F. l. Feely Of
PHILADELPHIA Pa. .
Odsmoble entered by H. Grumay Albert, Of Bali-
more, Md. special built racing car.
Mercer 1915, latest type racing car; entered by c. NJ
Lanahan Of Baltimore Md 1t i. Of the same power a. Is
used in the fastest track team cars.
National Speedster, entered by Francis Day; spe-
cialy built Indianapolis racing car
Pennsylvania $50 and DeIaney-Belvlle racing can
entered from Baltimore.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-09-05
The One Biz Meet Of Its Kind in This Sect

Here is an auto race meet worthy Of public support
test of skill and endurance of both man and metal.
A gathering together Of motor kings who will hold
speede holiday on one Of the country most famous
tracks of the years that have gone.
Weather conditions give every indication that the track
will be at its best.
There will be comfortable accommodations for all in the
mammoth grandstand.
BERBERICFFS have made it possible for you to see
these races at their expense instead Of your own
The footwear with which you can get two 75c tickets
the FREE obtainable at technically the
price you will have pay for the shoes alone after Labor Day.
1t Of those occasions when the public has learned
by experience that they obtain only the best guaran
eed shoe value for their money but an additional FREE gift
Of nearly half the price Of the average pair Of shoes.