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The Washington times., 1915-09-27
Gay Ceremonies Usher
In FALL Trade Opening
Silver Chimes and Shrieking Sirens Announce That
Capital Merchants Invite Inspection of Their
Stocks-Sky Filled With Gift-Bearing
.... Balloons.

washinEton's "fall.trade opening
Was usherei in at . o'clock this morn
ing with ceremonies befitting q patri-
Otic holiday. footing whistles. silver
chimes, and shrieking sirens announc-
ed to the residents and thousands of
visitors that now throng the city
the fact that the merchants OF the
National Capital invite them to in
latest foibles.
At the request Of the Retail Mer-
chants Association, under whose aus
pices the trade week was inaugurated,
factories. tied down their whistle
strings. sections tolled church bells.
and automobilists whirled through
the streets footing horns as the hands
OF the clock pointed at nine. As this
din drew crowds into the streets~th
air was flled with vari-coiored bal
looms thrown from the tops Of tall
buildings in the business districts.
Each OF the air-bubbies bore an order
upon one Of the thirty stores which had
subscribed to the balloon movement.
and men. women and children. castins
aside their usual dignity that marks
their manner. struggled like children
for the baubles. To each balloon was
attached a card bearing an order. rang
ing from 80 cents to 80. exchangeable
for merchandise at tho store Of the mer-
chant whose name was attached.
Before several Of the buildings from
which the balloons were distributed the
crowds became so dense and scrambled
with such enthusiasm that the police
were compelled. in some instances, to
take precautionary measures to see that
The Washington times., 1915-09-27
WAGON BREAKS AND
BEARS QUIT PARADE

When the afternoon performance Of
the 1lagenback-Wal circus opened
today the menagerie was shy three per-
fectly good polar bears, who were lost
In the shuttle during the street parade
The big circus wagon carrying the
bears broke down at Fifteenth and X
streets, near the Department Of Justice
building. The bears were dropped out
of the parade because, though the
wagon was disabled the cage wires
held tight.
During the noon lunch hour a party
Of officials Of the Department Of Jus
tice stopped to see the bears, when one
of the circus drivers protested.
chaste circus English. shake down
these hicks for .jit apiece. We can't
But the bears were not interesting,
after their lunch hour passed leaving
them miles away from their bear meat,
and the officials left.
II they get the wagon fixed this af-
ternoon the three disgusted bears ought
to be there for the night performance.
The Washington times., 1915-09-27
War Department Clerk
Victim of Bullet Wound

George G. Else, thirty-two years old
clerk in the office Of the adjutant
general in the War Department. is in a
serious condition In a Philadelphia hos
pital as the result of a self-inficted
bullet wound. according to a dispatch
received by the Washington police to-
day.
Else. according to the dispatch. lives
al l22 Adams street northwest. Friends
said today that nc left for Philadelphia
last Wednesday, having obtained a leave
of absence from the War Department.
He is understood to have been much
saddened during the past few years by
the deaths OF his wife and baby. The
man has been in the War Department
for about eight years.
The Washington times., 1915-09-27
GERMAN LINES NOT
|MPREGNABLE-MASON
Kaiser Likely to Send Back to
West Many Regiments in
Russia, Says Expert.
BY J. w. r. MASON.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-The most
important victory the allies have won
along the western front since the bat
tie OF the Marne is still in process Of
development. Until the result Of the
fighting of the next few days becomes
known II cannot be said, however
whether the successes are only spor-
aiic or whether the allies are serious.
ly developing a major offensive,
The allies can not know as yet
to push back the Germans Tho deter.
mining factor will be the casualties
and neither the British nor the French
have announced their losses In the
present engagements.
Might Cut German Lines.
But whether or not the Germa ms
prevent the allies from further ad.
vancing. the victories already gained
effect in Great Britain and France
The German line has been proven not
to he impregnable, and although IL
doesn't follow the Germans can be
forced back into their own country, il
ought to prevent them from wander.
Ing far afield In other hostile direc-
tions.
This In all probability will be the
most important effect OF the British and
French victories. 1t IL now unQuestion.
able that the Germans have overesti.
mated their power of resistance In the
west. They have been compelled tc
give ground because OF the large with
drawals Of men from France and Bel.
glum for the Russian campaign. The
capture Of Warsaw and other eastern
successes have been worth the German
losses Of this weekend In the west
but a few more such losses will cut the
German western lines of communica.
tions, and no victories in Russia woul'
pay for such an outcome as that.
May Have Saved Petrograd.
1t is probable, therefore. that the Ger
mans will be compelled to send back
to the west many OF the regiments nov
In Russia. Petrograd. In fact. ma!
have been saved by the sudden military
activity in France and Belgium. Fur
thermore. tho Anglo French victories
mrst have a cautionary effect on Bull
guria. Indeed, It Is possible Bulgaria
now will wholly reconsider her attitude
II the allies break through the German
lines in the west. Bulgaria would tinc
she must shift for herself In the Bal
kans and should that happen. Bul'
garia's entrance into the war with the
Germans would prove to have been hel
death warrant.
The Washington times., 1915-09-27
4 u. s. Submarines
Fail to Pass Test
L Type Craft Not Rejected, But
Trouble Is Found in the
Engines.

Reports from Newport are that four
of the l. type submarines have failed
to pass inspection by the naval trial
board OF the board OF inspection and
survey. OF which Capt. Henry b. VIII
son is president.
Navy Department officials understand
that defects have been found In the
Diesel engines, but it Is also stated that
the boats have not been rejected.
Rear Admiral Taylor, chief OF con-
struction. has been apprised that the
boats have not been accepted, but that
the defects are such that they will be
remedied by the contractors.
Meantime. the department Is studying
other types of machines, including sas
and steam, for submarine purposes
and Will try out new type of engine
in the q boats.
The Washington times., 1915-09-27
WILSON NAMES AIDE
FOR JUBILEE SPEECH

Assistant Secretary OF War Breckin-
ridge has been delegated by Presi-
dent Wilson to represent him Thursday
and speak at the dedication Of the me-
mortal tablet marking the spot in the
Manassas Courthouse grounds. where
four years ago. the National Jubilee or
Peace was held.
Word Of the selection Of the assistant
secretary as the principal speaker was
received from Congressman G. &. Car
lin today by George Carr Round, OF
Prince William county, Va, who has
the dedication In charge.
The Washington times., 1915-09-27
Must Be LuckieSt Man.

SHENANDOAH. Iowa. Sept. 27.-Five
hundred four-leaf clovers have been
found here by ]. L. Bader of Month
cello. in the last three weeks. Looking
for them is Bader's hobby.
While on a business trip TO Yorktown
he found 100 In one day and gathered
hfty-two near the German church at
one picking.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
MARKED INCREASE AT
Y. M. C.. A. GYMNASIUM
Report Shows Many More Men
Are Taking Part in Ath-
letic Games.

report issued today by c. Edward
Beckett, director of the department OF
physical work of the Washington Y.
NJ. G. A for the month of November
of this year shows a marked increase
of the men using the gymnasium and
taking part in games, than in the same
month of last year. The report is a
complete study of the numbers taking
part In all departments of physical
work. ranging from gymnasium work
TO the basketball games, bowling, BILL
liards. business mems class, and hy-
Rienic courses.
The total number Of persons taking
part in gymnasium work this year was
3.S35 as compared with 3.135 in Novem-
Der of last year. In the ''recreative"
classes 1888 men took part, and the
number Of men taking part In bowling
was 2,i69.
During the month";" the report states.
two leagues were organized, one in
basketball and the other in volley ball.
Bi-weekly athletic contests have been
started with four teams of four men
each. the aquatic. contests have con-
tinued. and there have been numerous
handball and basketball contests.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
AID IS PROMISED IN
PLAZA BOARD PROBE
Commission Will Facilitate In
quiry Concerning Its Work,
Declares Member.

A member OF the Plaza Commission
said today the commission would facili-
tate an inquiry into its work. II the
House decides to take favorable action
on the Clark resolution for an investiga-
tion, and that II is readily ascertain
able how much the commission has
spent and how much 1t has saved in
the plaza awards.
Congressman Frank Clark Of Florida
introduced in the House yesterday a
resolution calling for a select commit
tee Of five members to probe "the acts
of what Is known as the plaza COM
mission" Mr.. Clark Is chairman of the
committee on public buildings and
grounds. and says he wants to ascer-
tain how much work the commission
has done for the 500 per diem paid its
members.
One Of the commissioners on hearing
of the Clark resolution said an investi-
CATION would be welcome, and the books
of the board of awards are open.
The commission comprises w. w.
Spalding, chairman; Guy Mason and A.
G. Wells. It has been engaged In the
plaza award work about year, hav-
ing been named after Congressmnn Ben
Johnson was instrumental In having the
President set aside the original awards
owing to the alleged excessive amounts
allowed for the Baltimore and Ohio
property.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
COMMENDS BRAVERY
OF F-4 RESCUERS
Report Of Navy Department Rec
ommends Life Saving Medals
for Three In Party.

How Chief Gunner's Mate Frank w.
Crilley, u. 8. NJ. was knocked uncon-
scious by swinging cable while zU
feet under tho surface in Honolulu Har-
Dor. recovered and continued his work
of rescuing fellow-seaman salvaging
the ill-fated submarine F-i. is told
in a Navy Department report just
received. The man rescued, Chief Gum
ner's Mate William r. Loughman, had
become foul of cables from the SAL
wage boat. Crilley, in spite of his own
accident, brought Loughman to the sur
face. Passed Asst. Surg. Harry A. Gar
rison and George r. w. French entered
the deep compression tank with Lough-
man, despite great danger, to work on
him.
The dispatches mention the world 8
record for deep diving established by
enlisted divers and commend formally
Crilley, French, and Garrison. The de-
partment has recommended them for a
life-saving medal. Other men commend
ed for their heroic work" are John
AEraz, George b. Evans, William r..
Loughnan, Fridolin G. G. Nelson.
Charles Il. Reynolds, and stephen j..
Drellishak.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
CARRANzA CHARGED
WITH BREAKING WORD
Mgr. Kelley and Rev. T. v. Shan
non Accuse Him Of Violating
Religious Liberty Pledge.

Secretary of state Lansing has before
him today documentary evidence sub
mitted by Mgr. Francis c. Kelley and
the Rev. Thomas v. Shannon, of Chi
cago, In which Carranza Is charged with
violating the pledges Of religious lib
erty made before the present Mexican
government was recognized by the Uni
ted States. Secretary Lansing is OK
amining the evidence submitted.
whether the matter will be taken up
through present Diplomatic channels or
will be postponed until complete diplo-
matte relations are established with
Mexico has not been announced.
The two clergymen charge that priests
In Yucatan. under penalty OF expulsion.
have been ordered to marry. In viola
ton Of their vows. and work eight hours
a day In government offices, and that
priests In northern Mexico have been
ordered to abandon their clerical garb
and wear poems blankets. Other evil
dence was submitted to Mr.. Lansing in
substantially OF charges that Car
ranza has violated every guarantee of
religious freedom given before the
recognition Of his de facto government
by President Wilson.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
MuH:StOlen.

Mrs. Nellie G. McGuigan. 227 Seventh
street northeast. has reported the loss
Of q wolf fur pillow mum to the police.
She says the fur was stolen from her
while she was shopping Monday.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
Service Will Portray
The Infancy of Jesus

A joint service by the two Sunday
Schools of the Church of the Epiphany
portraying the Infancy Of Jesus will be
held In the Church Sunday afternoon at
o'clock. The program includes 1.-The
Annunciation." THE Nativity" ''The
Presentation;;" The Epiphany. The
Flight Into Egypt" and the "Eome at
Nazareth"
Different groups Of scholars will move
IN procession to the chanceI, each pre-
ceded by an appropriate banner. and
each will recite one Of the catechisms
on the program. The Junior choir. with
Mrs. Griffith Johnson, organist, will
lead in the singing of Christmas carols.
The service has been prepared by the
Rev. Percy Foster Hail, who will assist
the Rev. Dr. Randolph ii. McKim,
rector.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
STATE RAILROAD
CONTROL ESSENTIAL
Is Vital Factor in Preparedness,
Says German Minister of
Railroads.
BY CARL w. ACKERMAN.

BERLIN. (via Amstermad), Dec. 15.T
Government ownership of railroads is
vital step In the military preDared-
ness program of any nation. including
the United States. Minister Of Railroads
Won Breitenbach, who directs the
largest part of Germany's gigantic net
work of railways, asserts.
without misjudging the efficiency Of
we'll administered. privately-owned
lines" said Won Breitenbach. referring
10 railway organization in the United
States. the efficiency of governn ent
ines is sreater.
New Lines Acquired.
1T is inconceivable that private
owners should enlarge their stocks Of
locomotives and cars so as to be able
10 meet any requirements Of congestion.
state railways, on the other hand. try
TO prepare for such traffic. This makes
their position strong and enables them
10 realize the demands both Of war and
peace traffic"
new lines acquired and built in con-
quered territory now form at least %
per cent Of the whole Gennan railway
system. And II was his handling of this
great iron web, stretching into Russia.
France, and Belgium that led some crit
has won more battles and campaigns in
this war than any other general"
The fact that we have government
ownership is due to Bismarck" said Won
Breitenbach. HE conceived that idea
not as a preparation for war, but to
promote our economic life, to bring our
traffic policies In accord with our eco
nomic policies. Thirty-five years ago
the idea met with great opposition. To-
day 1t has not an opponent in the
reichstag.'
Mileage Changes.
The mileage Of Germany's railways
change daily as new lines are built into
conquered territory. That means new
details to be looked after.
During mobilization. the whole peace
time tables are useless" he said. 1.-The
military time table Is effective then: the
traffic managers are intrusted various
duties under my control
Quite naturally the difficulties OF
management are especially serious dur
ing the heavy spring and autumn
traffic. Then. too. all these difficulties
must be overcome with greater exact
ness in times Of war than in times OF
peace. especially when military orders
calling for the transportation Of large
bodies Of troops are suddenly given
out "
There has been no slackenng in rail-
way development because of the war
the minister said. Capital now invested
in railroads now aggregates $3. 100 OO0, 600
Our freight traffic today is between
~ and 100 per cent of what 1t Is in peace
tines said Won Breitenach. Last July
for example. the freight receipts were
greater than in the same month Of the
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
Civic Association Will
Decide on Future Status

Whether the Washington Civic As
sociation will continue as organized at
present or return to Its old policy OF
being strictly an East Washington or
ganization. in line with the work done
by other citizens associations. prob
ably will be decided at a meeting to
be held In the Metropolitan Presby-
terian Church. Fourth and b streets
southeast. at 8 o'clock this evening
The annual election of officers will also
be held.
Delegates from the East WASHINGTON
churches to the annual convention of
the District Anti-Saloon League are ex-
pected to attend. and branches of the
league will be organized in the Fifth
and Ninth precincts. The meeting will
be addressed by Attorney Shoemaker.
representing the league.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
Real Estate Brokers
To Meet Monday Night

The Real Estate Brokers' Association
will hold its December meeting Monday
night in the red parlor of the Ebbitt
House.
Charles J. Bell, president of the
American Security and Trust Company,
will speak on the attitude of trust COM
panies toward real estate agents.
Presidents of other trust companies are
invited to be present.
The report will be presented of the
committee on entertainment of the
delegates attending the mid-winter meet
ing of the executive committee of the
National Real Estate Association, which
meets here January q and % at the
Willard.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
THREE MIDSHIPMEN
WILL BE DISMISSED
Persistent Violation of Rules Of
Naval Academy Bases of
Decision.

Under orders OF Secretary of the Navy
Daniels. superintendent Eberle today
will dismiss from the Naval Academy
three midshipmen because. of repeated
violations of regulations.
Orders were cent to Annapolis by Sec
retary Daniels last night after President
Wilson had given his approval. The
withheld.
Two Of the midshipmen were among
the hfty round guilty of minor offenses
in connection with the "cribbing" scan
dals at the Academy last summer. They
were then placed on one years proba-
ton. and subsequently broke parole. The
tnlrd was accused of persistentiy break
Ing Academy rules,
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
Banks Distributed to
Aid Homeless French

Aid for homeless families in France
was sought in All Souls Church last
night by tho Twentieth Century Club.
and small tin banks. modelled after the
temporary houses being erected at q
cost OF $50 each were distributed.
Edward r, Clark. correspondent Of the
Chicago Evening Post. who lately re-
turned from the French front. spoke on
''The War-Torn Marne"
The Rev. DR.. Van Schaick. 1r.. pre-
sided. and musical program was given
by Dr.. and Mrs. w. +. G. Swami
and Miss Mary Kelly. The French Am
bassador and Nine. Jusserand were
present.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
Poindexter Pleads for
Exemptions From Tolls

A bill to restore the tolls exemption
Of American ships in the Panama canal
has been introduced by Senator Poin-
dexter of Washington.
Senator Poindexter does not expect
the bill to pass, but he believes the
subject must not be forgotten. His bill
would admit all American ships TO free
use of the canal. regardless of whether
coastWise or in the ocean trade.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
Will of Mrs. E. M. Miller
Is Filed For Probate

Alma x. Miller and Edith N Miller
are chief bereficiaries under .he will
of their mother. Elizabeth NJ. Miller,
fled for probate by Attorney r v.
Downing in the office of the Register
Of Wills. The daughters are made
Joint tenants of the homestead at 325
Third street northwest and are given
$500 each as we'll as the residue after
the following gifts are made: Mary H.
Dunnineton. a cauhGter. $500; Estelle
e. johnson, dauhgtes. $500: Joseph
T.. Miller, a son. 1900. and to grand-
son, William T.. Winter. $40.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
Commercial Congress
Talks National Defense

CHARLESTON. S. c., Dec. 15.-Na-
tional defense had attention at the
meeting of the southern Commercial
Congress here today.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels was TO
speak on THE Navy and National De-
: fcnse," and Secretary of War Garrison
on THE Army and National Defense"
In the afternoon there was to be a mill
tary and naval parade.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
FL Pairs Radcliffe"

Patent Leather Button Models. with
plain black cloth tops. OverGaiter pat
tern. Leather spool heels. Regular
price. stamped on sole. $3.50. Now H.65.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
38 Pairs ''Mary Stuart"

Patent Leather 14-button Iigh Shoe.
Eraay. cloth tops leather Louis
Regular price. $500. branded on the
soles. Now sl.65.
The Washington times., 1915-12-15
81 Pairs ''Mary Stuart"

s4.00 Models. gray cloth tops, gun
metal, button, plain toe. Overgaiter
pattern. Branded on the soles $500. -
Now $l65.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1915-08-26
B|G GUNS Of COST REVIEW
 BOARD LEAVE FUR BERKELEY

overhead charges be eiicrll- mated.
 Eighth: That all costs of preliminary surveys not per- tinent to the Yuma project be charged to some other ac- count.
 Ninth: That the Bardites should have a comprehensive drainage system.
 Tenth: That the '1ndian payments" shall apply only to the ''irrigable area" and not to the "grOss area"
 Eleventh: That there will be a proper and fair prOrate- ment of costs of operation and maintenance between the ''white lands" and the In-- dian lands. Twelfth: That the cost of maintaining the canals be equitably distributed turnout the entire project.
 Thirteenth: That a better ard more equitable system of water measurement be de-, vised.
 Fourteenth: That the cost of Laguna dam be eliminated entirely, or that the payments be strung cut for a period of 100 years.
 Fifteenth: That all levee work and river front protec- tion be paid for and hereafter maintained by the govern ment.
 Sixteenth: That the "bOOk accounts were found cor rect.
 Seventeenth: That recla- nation headquarters and the park be eventually donated to the city and county of Yuma.
 Eighteenth: That here after all requests for bids to furnish supplies be publish sd in the Yuma papers.
 Nineteenth: That bids for hay and grain be received for small quantities, so the aver age farmer can get rid of his few surplus tons, or sacks, and not be forced to let 1t rot or turned over to the "big contractors at the latter's 0W7l price.
 AMn KEED VATD EVNO
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1915-08-26

oOoI 1NSNlSW, dllO o1dll 1I1oll P. B. Fleming, of the local board of cost review, conclud- ed the Bard public hearings this morning and left this evening, for Berkeley, Calif., (Dr. Mead's home) where, in company with Judge Holgate, they will prepare their final report and recommendations, which will go direct to the general board and then to Secretary Lane for decision iof the matters within his jurisdiction, or his recom- mendation to Congress, as the case may be.
 Every question designated in Secretary Lanes instruc- tionS has received careful consideration, and every water user and unit holder on the white lands" of the In- dian reservation is thoroughly convinced that his cause has been carefully scrutinized' by Dr. Mead and Chairman Fleming. Every water user and unit holder is also con- vinced that these two juror judges will base their recom- mendations on the exact facts as they found them, and, while 1 have no means of knowing what their final re- port will be, yet have recently made some pretty good "guesses," 1 shall now pro- ceed to make a few more, with the earnest hope that 1 will be as accurate this time as heretofore.
 My guess is that Dr. Mead and Chairman Fleming will recommend:
 First. That all the Bard lands be placed on the $55.OO basis.
 Second: That the S1 per acre per year for water is the proper charge from the open ing up to last December.
 Third: That 75 cents per acre foot is too much for the Bard lands to pay.
 Fourth: That those whose lands are damaged by sGep- age, the owner will be given good land elsewhere.
 Sixth: That proper com pensatiOn be given for all area that has been confiscat- ed for canals and rOadways.
 Seventh: That all unjust