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Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
TRYING HARD TO
PRODUCE DYES
Necessity May Lead to New
American Industry.
BIG PLANTS BEING ERECTED
American Coke ovens Now Wasting
Annually One Hundred Mil
lion Dollars In BY
Products.

Washington. - American chemical
companies are bending every effort to-
ward supplying textile mills and other
industries using artificial dyes with
home products to replace German dye
stuffs, shut off by the European war.
Reports to the Department Of Com
merce show that at least six plants
are in course of construction for the
manufacture of the coal tar derivatives
upon which the colors used in cloth
manufacture, varnishes and other
products are based. Approximately
$6,00O,000 Is to be expended. and with
in few months it is estimated that
much Of the material for the simpler
dyes, heretofore purchased in Ger
many. at a cost OF $12,000,000 annual
ly will be turned out in the United
States. The more complicated chemi-
calls. however, will require a greater
length Of time to develop.
A report of the dye stun situation,
called for by a resolution of Congress.
was given out by the department II
was compiled by Thomas H. Norton, q
commercial agent of the department.
who formerly served as consul in Ger
many and is familiar with the In
dustry.
Mr.. Norton estimates that American
coke ovens are wasting annually $780,
100000 In by-products that could be
saved and employed in other in
dustries, II having been preferred here
tofore to depend upon German chemi.
Gals rather than develop an American
dye stuff supply. The American coke
industry, the report states, could pro
duce 20 times as much coal tar as the
world needs for dyes.
A proposal is now being considered
for the addition of a bureau OF infor
nation in dye stuff industry in the de-
partment. Oficials are hopeful that
the result will be the establishment oi
the coal tar chemical industry in such
a position that 1t will be able to meet
German competition, even after the
war is over.
In his report Mr.. Norton calls at
tention to the fact that England has
already taken steps to free herself Of
dependence on the German dye stuff
mills. and that similar steps have been
taken in France and are contemplated
in Russia.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
ROADS COMMISSION UPHELD.
BaItimore-washInston Boulevard Route
May Be Changed.

Baltimore Washington Boulevard Route
May Be Changed.
Annapolis-The Court Of Appeals.
in an opinion handed down by Chief
Judge Boyd, upheld the ruling OF
Judge Brashears, in the Anne Arundel
County Circuit Court, in the con-
troversy as to the course that should
be followed by the State Roads Com
mission in constructing the State high
way from Baltimore to Washington.
The case was an injunction suit
brought in the lower court by Caleb
C. Magruder. Clerk of the Court Of Ap-
peals, and other taxpayers Of Prince
Georges and Anne Arundel counties
to restrain the Roads Commission
from following any course for this
highway other than the old stage road
route, as laid down several years ago.
The Roads Commission some months
ago formulated its plans to divert the
route to some extent. This action was
supported by the court. The costs Of
the case are placed on the appellants
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
Kaiaer pIrecta RattIe.
wILL,AM R. NELSON DEAD.
We Attained Great Prominence AS
Editor OF Kansas City Star.

Kansas City. Mo.-William Rock
hin Nelson, editor of the Star died
Tuesday morning. having been uncon-
acious since Thursday last. Death was
due to uraemic poisoning.
Mr.. Nelson's last conference with
his associates took place in his bed
room the day before he dropped into a
state Of coma. 1t pertained to the
necessity of keeping up the night for
honest elections.
Throughout his illness the problem
Of the poor was Of intense concern to
him. He made large gifts to local
charitable institutions and was absorb
ed in the work of soup kitchen which
his daughter, Mrs. Kirkwood, inaugu-
rated and conducted.
While no formal statement was
made, It was announced that "as far
as is humanity possible the Star win
be conducted In accordance with the
aims and ideas of Mr. Nelson"
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
CALLS AMERICAN SCOUTS BEST.
Seton Returns From Two Months
Visit In England.

New York. - Ernest Thompson
Seton, formerly head of the Boy Scout
movement in America, arrived here
from Liverpool on the steamship St
Louis after a two months visit abroad.
Mr.. Seton said that the Boy Scout
movement in England has suffered
since the war began by reason Of the
majority of the scout masters having
been called to service. The Boy Scouts
Of America. he declared. are being de-
velOped toward higher class OF citi,
zS ~Ship than the Boy Scouts are
abroad, where more attention is being
paid to effectiveness In drill and mill
tary tactics.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
The AoricuItural coIIeua.

The executive committee OF the
Maryland Agricultural College, at a
meeting at the Hotel Rennert, re-
ferred to a subcommittee the selection
and recommendation of a president of
the institution, its selection to be
passed upon by the board of trustees
at their June meeting. The sub-com-
mittee consists of Col. Carroll Colds
borough, Col. A. W. Siske and Harry
Skipper. Governor Goldsbor qugh and
Chairman H. H. Holzappei, of the
executive committee, are members ex-
oflcio of the Subcommittee This
, committee contemplates visit to New
York to confer with leading agricul-
tural educators with a view 20 secur-
ing a high-grade man for president.
The subcommittee will also select and
recommend treasurer to succeed the
late Herschel V. Ford.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
ANNAPOLIS NEWS
STATE TAX COMMISSION.
sut,dIno and Loan Associations On the
List

Building and Loan Associations On the
List.
The State Tax Commission Is WELD
ing a big stick. 1t has fixed ThurA-
day as the day on which will be heard
attorneys representing building and
loan associations throughout the State
on methods to be followed by the com
mission in assessing shares Of the sew
eral associations. In its effort to OBJ
tain reports of building associations
and to assess their shares. the Tax
Commission has encountered many
obstacles. The law creating the com
mission has not amended the law Gov
ering the assessment of shares OF
building associations and their taxa
tion. There have not, however, been
complete returns by the associations,
while the methods Of assessment and
taxation have been loose and unsys-
tematic. 1t is proposed to establish =
uniform system of assessment ana
taxation and to enforce it
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
BANK OFFICIALS ARRESTED.
London (Ken.) Men Charged with
Misrepresentation.

London, XIV. B. Catching and
McCalla Fitzgerald, former president
and cashier, respectively, of the First
National Bank of London, closed by
order of the Comptroller of the Cur
rency, were arrested here upon Fed
eral warrants charging false entries,
false reports and misappropriation OF
bank funds. Both men executed bond
for their appearance in the Federal
Court at Covington. KY. October Is
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
MlDpIEs TO WAR ON PESTS.

Anti-FIy-and-Mosqulto Order Issued BY
Superintendent.
Annapolis.-The campaign to exter-
inmate the fly and mosquito has hit
the Naval Academy In an order issued
by Superintendent Fullam. all persons
living on the Government reservation
are urged to take every preventive
measure against the pests. The order,
among other things, refers to the fact
that the breeding season of these In
sects is now near at hand, and calls at
tention to keeping premises clean.
having fly traps on garbage cans.
screening stables and other measures
to eradicate the pests.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
GREAT FORCES TO
THE CARPATHIANS
Emperor William Directing the
German Operations.
AID CONES TO AUsTRlANs
Austrians Launch New Offensive IN
eukoWaaa. But Are Repulsed.
ossOsveie Again sombarded
~ HowItxers.

LOndOn.-TwO gateways into Hun
gary still remain barred despite the
tremendous hammering by the Rus
sian forces. and as the Besl1id Pass is
the less important Of the two strategic
ally, further advance into Hungary
hangs upon the possession of Uzsok
Pass, where the invaders are meeting
with the most stubborn opposition.
Several days ago the Russians cap
tured a position which gave them COM
mand OF a road leading to the rear Of
UzsOk Pass, but since then the Teu-
tonic allies have checked the move
ment in this direction.
Other Actions Delayed.
The importance of the Carpathian
operations Ia indicated by the half
hearted actions reported from the
other sections on the long eastern
front. where even the counter-of-
fensive in East Galicia, which evident
" was planned to divert the Russian e.
forts from the passes, seems to have
been prosecuted with little energy.
Germans Launch Attack.
Great masses of German reinforce
ments are attempting to save the Aus
tIian main army. Several new corps
have been spread over the positions
from the Upper Pilica to the Dunajet
70 defend the region of Cracow
Earlier German reinforcements. who
were too late to prevent the Russians
from occupying the entire ridge Of the
middle Carpathlans from Mezo-Laborei
to Uszok. have Joined General Lite
inger's army, which is now composed
Of seven German corps and is sup
ported By Austrians from Transyl
Vania-
Kaiser Directs Battle.
The impatience Of the Kaiser in th'
face Of the great strength Of the Rus
Sian spring campaign, which is nov
developing. is seen in his insistenct
that General Won Hindenberg shoulC
attempt another general attack from
East Prussia
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
PASSES COMPENSATION BILLS.
Pennsylvania House Puts Measures
Up To Senate.

Harrisburg, Pa.-The House Of Rep
resentatives passed the series of bills
designed to establish a workmen's
compensation system in Pennsylvania
which was urged by the State ad-
ministration. The measures, which go
to the Senate. provide a schedule for
compensation of so per cent of wages
for injuries and benefits for dependents
in case Of death. Farm laborers and
domestic servants would not be in
cluded under the terms Of the pro-
posed legislation
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
FlLIPINos AS MESS MEN.
They viii suppIant Negroes During
Middles' Cruise.

They VIII Supplant negroes OurInQ
Middies' Cruise.
nnapolis.-FilipinO enlisted men in
the naval service will supplant colored
mess attendants to a large extent dur
ing the coming summer cruise Of the
m,dshipmen. A detachment OF 80
natives of the islands, who have been
serving aboard various ships of the
navy. arrived here and will be assigned
temporarily to the station ship ReinA
Mercedes, as the cruise does not be-
gin until June.
1t was reported that all the colored
mess men would be ousted in favor of
the Filipinos. but it was stated by off,
cials that the islanders would be as
signed principally to the mess of the
ward room officers of the three ships
The cruising squadron will consist Of
the battleships Missouri. Ohio and
Wisconsin. The vessels are expected
! here in few days.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
s12,sOs PRISONERS IN GERMANY.
OF These 1O,175 Are Officers; Over
Half Are Russians.

Amsterdam, via London.-A dispatch
received here from Berlin says that
on April l S12,sOs prisoners of war
were being held in Germany-1O.175
officers and SO2, 1888 men. The dispatch
gives the prisoners by nationality as
follows: French. 1868 omcers and
238,496 men; Russian, $40 officers
and 504,2f0 men; Belgians, CAT officers
and $500 men; British, $40 officers
and 2O.3O7 men.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
STATE news
BRIEFLY TOLD
The Latest GIeanings From All
Over the State.
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

The County Commissioners OF Car
roll county have agreed, in case the
State Roads Commission takes over
the Baltimore and Reisterstown turn
pike from Westminster to the Balu-
more county line, to improve the road
under the State Aid law. provided the
people along the road pay 10 per cent
Of the cost The county further asks
that the improvement may be delayed
until 1916 and that not more than three
miles Of road Is to be built in any one
year. The Commissioners agree to
keep the road in repair until the i'm
provements are made, but as soon as
any part Of the road is finished the
commission is to take charge and keep
1t In repair.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

Toluol is hydrocarbon used in the
manufacture of dyes and also in pro
duction of high explosives. Benzol fs
also hydrocarbon, the chief raw ma
terial Of the artificial dyestuff industry
and fuel that can be used in inter
nal-combustion engines as a substitute
for gasoline. Half of the benzol out
put OF. German coke ovens was used
for motors in 1913, and at present IL
has almost completely replaced gaso
line for automobiles in that country.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
THREsHERs ORGANIZE.
officers Elected BY the Washington
County Association.

Hagerstown. - The Washington
County Threshers and Farmers Pro
tective Association, composed Of
threshermen, was organized In this
city at meeting held at the Court
house. The officers elected follow:
President, Barry M. Hartle; vice-rresi-
dent. ]. N. Middlekauff; treasurer. w.
Scott Corbett; secretary, R. A. Shupp;
executive committee, Barry M. Hartle,
John F. Chopper, C. c. Dennis. w.
Scott Corbett, J. M Middlekauff, A. c.
Pry and c. f. Martz. The association
is formed for the mutual interest OF
the members. One thing in which the
organization is interested Is what they
consider the too stringent law in re
gard to cleats on traction engines
when the engines are to be used on
state roads.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
BOY PREVENTS TRAIN WRECK.
Hand Cars Placed On Chesapeake and
Ohio Tracks.

Charleston, w. Va.-An attempt to
wreck an eastbound Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad passenger train near
Eastbank was frustrated by a boy,
who tagged the train in time to pre-
vent it from running into an obstruc-
ton placed on the track. Two hand
cars and pile of ties had been placed
on the track at the end of a curve.
Railroad police are investigating.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
ITALY SUPPLIED WITH WHEAT.
Has Received Nearly $4,000, 900
Bushels Since First OF Year.

Rome.-It was semi-oficially an
nouuced in Rome that Italy's importa-
ton Of wheat during the first three
months of 1915 surpassed 1000, 900
quintals (25,69O,0OO bushels). In ad-
dltion to this amount. steamships from
the United States are at present un-
loading 100000 quintals (4,037, 900
bushels). The supply of wheat neces.
sary until the next Italian crop, it is
pointed out, has thus been secured
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
KILLED BY OWN BIpLANE.
C. NJ. PeolI Crushed Under Aircraft At
College Park, Md.

Washington.-Aviation at College
Park, Md, claimed another victim.
when the largest biplane ever manu-
factured crashed 100 feet to the
ground, killing Cecil NJ. Peoli, of Los
Angeles. Cal. its driver and inventor
Peoli was putting the machine through
its first flight at the time of the acci-
dent He was caught beneath the
aeroplane. and his skull was fractured
and his body mangled. The Peoli ma
chine was constructed at a Washing
ton aeroplane factory. 1t embodied
many new features. 1t was the pur-
pose of the inventor to sell 1t to the
Navy Department in case it proved a
success.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
wrLAELMlNA CASE SETTLED.
Britain Purchased Cargo and viii Pay
All Damages.

Washington.-Notif was re-
received by the State Department Of
the virtual settlement without prize
court proceedings of the case of the
American steamer Wilhelmina, held
up at Falmouth, England, while bound
for Germany with a cargo of food
stuffs. N. B. Lindheim, one of the
owners of the cargo, and his counsel.
former Senator Towne, of Minnesota,
conferred with Assistant Secretary
Chandler Anderson at the department
and confirmed dispatches from Lon
don announcing that the British Gov
ernment had purchased the cargo and
had agreed to pay all the damages
and charges incidental to the delay of
the cargo and prospective profits.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
DRY AMENDMENTS AGREED TO.
Approval OF Bills VIII Complete Iowa
Program.

Des Moines. Iowa.-The Iowa Senate
concurred in all Of the amendments
which the House added to the prohi-
bition law enforcement measures
which recently went through, and the
measures will be sent to the Governor.
When these bills are signed and be-
come laws the program of the "drys"
will be complete. The Mulct law re-
peal becomes effective on January /.
lyA6.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

The proposed establishment of a
steamship line at New Orleans to
operate out Of that port under the
American flag is reported to the
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce. 1t is desired to organize a cor
poraton with $1,OOOOOO capital under
the laws Of Louisiana.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
WOMAN eoRED BY BULL.

AnImaI BECAME Enraged AZ Red
Sweater Worn BY Her.
Wilmington, Del.-Mrs. Edward R.
Helms, aged so years, was gored prob
ably fatally by a bull on her farm at
Twin Oaks, Pa. just across the Della
ware line. The animal became en-
ragged over a red sweater worn by the
victim and attacked her. Miss Emma
LOngbothan, aged Is years. niece of
the woman. who was with her, cried
for help and after the animal had con-
tinued the attack for Is minutes, IT
was driven of by farm hands with
pitchforks and clubs.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
TWO KILLED IN KNIFE DUEL.
Three Brothers On a Side Fight Al
School Entertainment.

Pomeroy, Ohio.-In knife duel at
the Howell school house at Letart, w
Va, during a school entertainment, Ear
Sharley, 28. and Urson Bosworth, 3S,
both married. were killed. Three
brothers on a side were said to have
engaged in the nknt. Two others are
reported dying. The trouble is said
to have Deen the elimination of an old
feud.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
BERLIN NOT DISCUSSING PEACE
Rome Also Told Germany Can Pro-
long War Indefinitely.

Rome. via Paris.-Information OBJ
tanned from the highest German
sources in this city is to the effect
that there is absolutely no basis for
the report that peace negotiations un-
der certain conditions are being con-
sidered In Berlin. These reports, It
is said, are based upon ignorance OF
actual conditions in the German EN-
pire. The assertion is made that both
Germany and Austria, particularly the
former, have within their borders sup
plies Of everything necessary to pro
long the war indefinitely.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
FIVE BODIES FOUND IN HOME.
Mother Poisoned Four Children and
Herself.

Spokane, Wash.-The bodies of Mrs.
Luther A. Leonard and her four chill
dren were found in the family home
here. The police reported Mrs. Leon
ard had poisoned her children and her
self. Neighbors told the police that
Mrs. Leonard has been respondent be-
cause her husband had met financial
geverses and that she had been Ill.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
TURKS OCCUPY HAMADAN.
City Entrepot OF Commerce Between
Important Towns.

Petrograd, via London.-A telegram
to the Bourse Gazette from Tifis,
Transaucasia. says the Turks have oc-
cupied Hamadan, city of Persia 165
miles southwest of Teheran. Hama
dan is an entrepot for the commerce
between Bagdad, Habris. Ispahan and
Teheran. 1t has a population Of about
25 900.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
SEQ, ,ooo,o 900 ORDER FROM RUSSIA.

Canadian and U. S. Factories Making
Shrapnel and Explosives.
New York.-The Canadian Car and
Foundry Company, is now working on
$50, 100000 of orders for shrapnel and
explosives received from the Russian
Government, which has deposited $2O,.
100000 with the National City Bank,
the Bank of Montreal and ]. P. Morgan
G. Co, to be advanced to the Canadian
Car and Foundry Company.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
PASSES ANTETIPPlNo BILL.
Wisconsin Assembly Provides For
Fines OF SIS To SIS.

Madison, Wis.-The Wisconsin AS
sembly passed an Anti-Tipping bill,
which prohibits the offering of any
gratuity by patrons Of any hotel,
restaurant. barber shop or any public
service corporation engaged in the
transportation of passengers. The pen
atty for violation Is a fine of from
$5 to $25.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

French scientists have found tho
spectroscope a valuable and speedy in
strument for analyzing mineral waters.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

China already has almost 5000 miles
of railway opened to traffic, with over
1000 miles under construction.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
DvNAMIrERs SENT TO PRISON.
May Serve 30 Years For Blowing Up
ciersyman's House.

WiIkes-Barre, Pa.-Michael PETROL
ionis, who pleaded guilty of dynamit-
ing the home of the Rev. ]. v. Kud-
irkas in Kingston. near here, under a
Blackhand threat, was sentenced to
not less than IL years and 9 months
and not more than 80 years in the
penitentiary and to pay a flne Of 81 ,4O6,
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

The Court Of Appeals upheld the
validity Of the Shepherd oyster-plant-
ing law.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

E. J. Hammond, of fredericksburg. has
been elected cashier of the Southern
Maryland National Bank, at La Plata.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

Miss Olive Cooper. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. R. Cooper. of Cambridge,
and D. Ellsworth Ecker were married.
Mr.. Ecker is in the employ of the Du
Pont Powder Company.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
WOMAN, 60, GUILTY OF MURDER.
Beat Another To Death For Purpose
OF Robbery, Jury Finds.

OF Robbery, Jury Finds.
Detroit.-Mrs. Caroline E. Becker,
go years old, was found guilty of muir
der in the first degree for having caused
the death of Miss Frances Bomholt
last December. Evidence given at the
trial showed that Miss Bfomholt was
beaten to death with large chunk of
coal and that robbery was the motive
for the crime.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
CHURCH BLOWN TO PIECES.
Storm Does Heavy Damage Through
out Delaware.

Dover, Del.-In a heavy storm here
a portable church, belonging to the
Christian denomination at Kittsham-
mock. on the Delaware Bay. was blown
to pieces. 1t was of galvanized iron.
All the equipment was destroyed. No
one was in the structure at the time,
services having Just been finished. The
loss is about $500.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17
SAILS FLYING PEACE FLAG.

OF Women To The Hague.
New YOrk.-At the masthead of the
steamer Noordam when she sailed for
Rotterdam Tuesday hoated the white
nag Of the Woman's Peace Party, so
members Of which were on board en-
route to attend a conference at The
Hague on April %. Inscribed in blue
letters on the flag was the word
~Peace." The flag is the creation Of
Miss Madeline Doty, of New York
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

In order to close up an estate and
settle partnership. the property and
franchise Of the Elkton Gas Light Com
pany will shortly be sold at public
auction in Elkton.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

While tearing down an old barn on
his farm, near Weverton. Charles E..
Virts discovered large sum of money
in an old tin can hidden away among
the foundation stones. The can, rusted
and almost destroyed. contained a
number OF bank notes Of large denomi-
nations, but Mr.. Virts refused to dis
close the value Of his find. The old
barn had been used as hospital dur
ing the Civil War, but It is said the
money was deposited in the barn some
time after the war. Ten years ago
Mr.. Virts found large sum of money
while removing the carpet from the
door of a hallway in his house.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

Two horses and one COW were IN
cinerated in fre that destroyed a
large frame barn on Martin l. Smiths
farm, tenanted by Daniel Wilmer, near
Hagerstown-
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

A movement has been started in
Frederick for the purpose of erecting
a monument to the late Admiral Win
field Scott Schley. 1t is proposed to
form a memorial association and begin
4 campaign for funds.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

C. F. Marsh, the Cecil county agri-
cultural agent, conducted public
pruning and spraying demonstrations
at Port Deposit and Blythedale, and
held similar affairs at Frenchtown and
Andora-
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

Federalsburg's annual town election,
at which time five commissioners will
be elected. will be held April 26.
Middletown transcript., 1915-04-17

A barge belonging to Captain Lank-
ford, of Sharpstown, loaded with
bricks, consigned to John w. Hurlock
& Co., of fredericksburg, sank off Nanti-
coke Point and both barge and bricks
are total loss.