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The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
WALDENSIAN SOCIETY
VICTIM OF GREAT WAR
Organization Deprived of $4,000
Annually Collected in England. Ger
many, and Other Countries.

The annual meeting of the Washing
ton branch of the American Walden
sian Aid Society will be held. through
the courtesy of the Misses Bradley. at
their residence. 1922 n street, on Fri
day. May %, at 3 O'clock After the
business meeting. which will include
reports and the annual election of Off
GERS, there will be a program of music,
recitation and an address on the Gus
toms and Costumes of Waldensian
Women" with an exposition of the
native costume. A social hour will
follow.
The present war In Europe has de-
prived the Waldensian Church of $50
900 which was annually collected from
Germany. Switzerland. Holland, Eng
land, Scotland, and Sweden The earth
quake in the Abruzzi has further i'm
poverished them. An appeal has been
made for $4,000 by the American
Waldensian Aid Society in their be.
half to the generous and sympathetic
friends in America who are interested
in the continuance of evangelical work
in Italy through its native church A
considerable sum already has been re-
ceived in New York, mostly individual
gifts for large sums. But it is the
small gifts from the many, through
local branches. that it is hoped will
make up the total amount desired
The Waldenses are already suffering
great hardships and their need is
pressing
The Washington branch bespeaks
the steadfastness of members and
seeks friends during this period OF
great need and privation, this hour of
trial in the life of the old church, and
invites attention to the cause.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
WAR PUTS HEAVY BURDEN ON
DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF U. S.
America Now Handling Interests of More Governments Than Has
Ever Before Been the Case With Any
Nation In the World

ding the interests of belliserent govern
ments. Congress last summer approprI-
ated 100000 to defray the expenses of
this extra work, which will eventually
be repaid by the governments for which
it is performed.
Up to date the United States, through
its embassies. legations, and consulates.
represents the diplomatic interests Of for
eign governments as follows:
In Saskatchewan and Austrian.
In Austria-French, British and Japa-
nese.
In Russia-Austrian and German.
In Germany-French, British, Japanese
and Serbian.
In France-Austrian. German, Turkish.
Guatemalan and Nicaraguan.
In Belgium-Austrian. German, British,
Serbian, japanese. Danish, and Turkish.
In Great Britain-Austrian. German.
and Turkish.
In Japan--Austrian and German
In Egypt-German. Brazilian and
Swiss.
In Turkey-French, Serbian. Belgian
and Swiss.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
MORE 0USTINGS
EXPECTED SOON
District Officials and Employees
Await Further Revelations
in Next Few Weeks.
DENIAL IS QUALIFIED
Not Contemplating Other Sus-
PENSIONS" Says Commissioner
Brownlow.

A halfway denial yesterday by Com
missioner Louis Brownlow did not di-
minish one bit the prevalence Of the
feeling at the District Building that the
municipal heads have outlined a careful
scrutiny of the various departments Of
the city government with a view to I'M
|earthinR additional evidence Of apparent
in accounts.
The rapid succession in which three in
|vestigations have been precipitated dur
ing the past few weeks, together with
the fact that the board of Commissioners
stands for reform. has caused officials
and employees Of the District government
to believe that further revelations of al
legged irregularities will be made within
the next few weeks.
BrownlOw QualiAes Denial.
Tn Washington Herald yesterday stated
it had learned from an authoritative
source. within the District Building itself.
that investigations of two additional Of
fees now are being made with a view to
discovering additional irregularities. II
they exist.
Commissioner Brownlow's statement
yesterday did not refer directly to this
stua ton. He merely said: We are not
contemplating other suspensions And
even this statement he qualified with the
sentence. But this does not mean, how
ever. that II We find other matters
worthy of investigation they will not be
investigated
Although the Commissioners have or
dered each of the three Investigations, il
was learned yesterday that the tips re-
garding the irregularities were given
them in each instance from the outside
The policemen's uniform scandal was
called to their attention by Mai Ray
mond W. Pullman, superintendent Of po-
lice. who likewise was tipped of to It,
The Martin case is said to have been
The case of DIR. William B. Hudson, su-
called to their attention by Representa-
subcommittee. who was tip
ped off by Representative Davis. Of Min
nesota. who in turn was informed by
Representative Mondell, Of Wyoming.
1t was learned definitely yesterday that
the suspension of DR.. Hudson was based
solely on the allegation that the official
had been maintaining his private auto
mobile at the public expense.
The investigation into the Office I'M
will result in the merger of
the bathing beach with the District play
grounds. This Is logical step. in the
opinion of the Commissioners, as both
come under the caption of public recrea-
ton.
Daniel ]. Donovan. deputy auditor, yes
terday commenced an investigation of
the accounts of DR.. Hudson's office.
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ments are being made for handing over
to the parties entitled to receive them
the total value as a first installment of
the completed transaction. 1t is obvious
that all these arrangements require some
time for adjustment. Meanwhile. il Is
not believed that the original owners can.
as appears to be apprehended. De suffer
ing acutely by the delay of full pay
ment.
"seventh-On an impartial review Of
the facts. it will, his majesty's govern
ment feels sure be admitted that no
arbitrary interference with American In
terests has, in regard to these cargoes.
occurred.
Confident L. s. Can't Protest.
"Eighth-As regards other American
cargoes, or portions of cargoes which
have been placed in the prize court. mis-
majesty's government resorts to the
measure in cases where either the goods
concerned are contraband or there is
evidence that. although ostensibly con-
signed to q person in neutral countries
they are in reality destined to the enemy
in contravention of the rules Of the war.
I'm such cases the public investiga-
ton Of a judicial act his majesty's gov
eminent cannot forego and they feel
convinced that the enlightened opin-
ion in the United States cannot ad-
versely criticise their course in this
respect.
"Ninth-It is true a number Of cases
have been pending in the prize court
for some time. This Is notably the
case with certain vessels carrying
meal and lard ostensibly consigned to
Scandinavian ports. The United States
government, is. however, no doubt
aware that much Of the delay is due
ho for haf he tioti hoy
been carried on for many weeks with
representative of the principal
American meat packers for an ar
rangement to limit importations into
neutral countries adjacent to Ger
many to quantities actually required
in those countries for bona fide home
consumption.
"Tenth--It may finally be pointed
out that repeated complaint as to in
jury suffered generally by American
trade in consequence of interference
due to British naval measures derives
little substance from the published
American trade returns.
His majesty's government considers
that the abnormal increase in supplies
imported by neutral countries alone
justifies their assumption as to the ul-
innate destination of many items in
cargoes consigned to one or the other
of the countries in question in the |
vessels which they have detained. but |
that it is only when they believed |
themselves to be in possession Of con-
elusive evidence of the enemy des-
tination of a cargo that they have |
seized such a cargo and that Ameri- |
can interests, as for instance. in the |
case of cotton. have received especially |
consideration"
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

With the imminence OF Italy's expected
entrance into the war. attention has been
called TO the fact that the diplomatic ana
consular machinery of the United States
government is now handling the interests
Of more other governments than has ever
before been the case with regard to any
nation in the world.
This burden upon the United States Is
certain to be increased if Italy joins the
allies. 1t is understood that she expects
the United States to care for her interests
in Germany and Austria. and probably
also in Turkey. When Turkey entered
the war the Italian embassy was made
the custodian of Russian interests IN
Constantinople. and it is expected that
these will also be turned over to the
United States.
Austria is also understood to be count
ing on the United States to assume the
care of her interests in Italy.
Large additions have been made to the
STATS of United States embassies and le-
.at;ons in all the countries where tho
United States representatives are ham
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
FIERCE BATTLE UNDERGROUND,
Germans and French Fight for Pos
session of Pits.
By FRANKLIN p. MERRICK.

BY FRANKLIN p. MERRICK.
tsrecisl correspondent of TIE Washington Herald }
Paris. May 20-Underground fighting
in caves and cellars during the recent
terrific struggle between the Germans
and French at Steenstraate. in West
Flanders. is described in an official eye
witness narrative issued by the war Of
flee today. In part 1t says:
Our men at Steenstraate could not
be held in check in the attack against
the German trenches in front of the
village. but in a ferocious charge they
captured the Germans second line Of
defenses. An old brewery with deep
cellars. where the Germans had forth
fed themselves. offered stubborn re-
sistance. The fighting went on under
ground amidst the wreckage in these
pits"
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
WILSON'S COURSE APPROVED.
United Spa nish War Veterans Adopt
RESOLUTIONS.

Resolutions approving the course OF &C.
ton of President Wilson in securing the
safety Of American citizens sailing the
high seas and in handling the interna-
tional situation with such dexterity as
not to involve this, country in war were
adopted last night by Richard ]. Harden
Camp, United Spanish War Veterans, at
a meeting at Pythian Temple.
Delegates to the national convention to
be held in Scranton. Pa. In August
were elected as follows: w. ]. Sam
mond. II. B. Coulter. William H. Mocka.
bee. and C. W. Gwynne. with W. I.
Jenkins. c. c. Sayre. H. L. Leslie, and
r. B. Wheeler as alternates.
Delegates to the departmental encamp-
ment. to be held here June 10. were
chosen as follows: ]. E. Wilson, Charles
Amman. John s. Shaw. II. L. Leslie.
william c. Johns. w. J. Sammond. W. l.
and J. W. Wilson. Aiternates
selected were j. w. Eubank, Joseph n.
Cornish. Walter E. Thorne. Michael NJ.
Cronin. Thomas ludlow. H. ]. Sher.
wood. E. B. Boran. and John Casey.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

believe. Politics have been strictly
barred by the court from consideration
So have sympathy and friendship. Only
the widely different personalities Of the
two men and the effect of those on
twelve of their fellow citizens can
count in the result.
Col. Roosevelt was stepped in gloom
at the conclusion of the trial He left
the court room with few words He
feels that this is a national issue. and
that while it hangs in the balance.
lightness of heart is altogether out OF
place. Barnes sat in moody silence
while his lawyer played Cicero to the
Coloners Cataline or Burke to the
Coloners Warren Hastings. as you pre-
fer.
He got out of town as quickly as
possible after the jury took possession
of his reputation. He will not come back
to Syracuse to hear the verdict.
Many Women in Court.
great crowd. mostly women, heard
WINS summing up and the Justices care
full last word to the jury.
Among the men in the courtroom were
Chancellor Day, of Syracuse University
the staunch defender of the Standard Oil
Company: Francis Hendricks, the Repub-
lican boss Of Syracuse and a former ap-
pointee of Gov. Roosevelt and Justice
Andrews venerable father. who once sat
on the Court Of Appeals.
At the close of the charge there burst
fourth chatter like that after the final
curtain of a matinee. And Justice An
drews, though he looked up quickly, did
not attempt to check it. Like every one
else. he seemed to feel a deep sense of
relief that it was all over. AS the orator
of the day. Mr.. WINS was not vitupera-
tive. but he was at no pains to spare the
detractor Of his client.
Crowd Hears Charge.
WINS centered his fire on the vaulting
ambition, which he laid to the charge Of
Roosevelt concluding with Cardinal VOL
sey's heartfelt advice to Cromwell.
Il charge thee. fling away ambition. by
this sin fell the angels"
He commended that the unsleeping desire
Of the Colonel to achieve q third term
had engendered the bitterness toward
Barnes. out Of which sprang the attack
cited in the complaint.
The room was packed when Justice An
drews turned toward the jury to give
them the law by which their minds were
10 be guided.
The jury leaning forward in their places
listened intently and in the pauses be-
tween the courts short precise sentences
,ne could distinctly hear the heavy
breathing of Roosevelt as he sat with
parted lips following every point.
Justice Andrews gave the law of
libel and outlined the. two courses
open to the defendant in reply to the
plaintiffs proof Of publication OF q
ibelous article. The defendant, he
said. could first admit the libel. in
which case the jury must determine |
he damages. or second. attempt to |
prove the truth of the charges. The |
defendant in this case. he said. had !
elected to take the latter course. II
hey could justify the libel in whole |
'r In part, he said, the jury must
'ither return a verdict of no cause Of
lction, or assess the damages due for
he injury caused by that part Of the
ibel which remained unjustihed.
The. defendant" he continued. rs
'ound to satisfy you by . fair pre-
'onderancs Of evidence that what he |
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
WAR OMEN" IN HEAVENS.
Many Frightened by Suns Appear
ance Peculiar.

New Haven. Conn.,. May 20.-Thou-
sands Of people in this locality today
were out watching a solar halo. which
was described by the local weather
bureau as the most brilliant and largest
occurrence of its character in many
years. The sun was surrounded by .
ring closely resembling a rainbow.
Superstittous persons regarded the
solar halo a. q bad omen. Many be.
lieved that its appearance heralded war
or disaster and it provoked wide and
animated discussion. Necks every.
where were craned. and smoked glasses
were in wide demand,
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
NO DANGER TO u. S.
FORTS, COCKTAILS SAYS
Those Guarding Canal. New York.
and Frisco Could Withstand Any
Fleet, His Assertion.

Baltimore, Md. May eo-Six thousand
persons, including men in scholars caps
and gowns from all the great universities
Of the land, attended the Inauguration
Of DR.. Frank johnson Goodnow as presi-
dent Of the Johns Hopkins university
here this afternoon.
cen George w. GoethaTs. chief engi-
neer NJ the panama Canal and civil gov
ernor of the Canal Zone. was one OF
twelve men to receive honorary degrees.
Gen. Goethals said in his address that
the forts defending the Panama Canal
New York or San Francisco could not De
taken by any hostile fleet.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
TELL OF FALABA DISASTER.

Story of Ship On which American
Lost Life Given PrObers.
London. May 20.-Members OF the
crew of the British ship Falaba, which
was sunk by q submarine on March Is.
swore today at the board Of trade In
vestigation that no warning had been
given. Leon c. Thrasher. an Ameri-
can. lost his life on the Falaba. Lord
Mersey 10 conducting the inquiry.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

Next Sunday. May 20, Pennsylvania
r. r. Special Train leaves Washington
Saturday Midnight. 1915 .. m. Re-
New York City. sunday s:0e >. m.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
TRANSYLVANIA IN WAR.
Great Liner Requisitioned by Brit.
ish for Military Use.

London. May 20.-The Anchor liner
Transylvania has been requisitionec
by the British government for mill
tary use.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
Newspaper Proprietor Dies.

Wheeling, w. Va, May 2o.-Hon. J.
B. fancy. proprietor Of the Wheeling
Register and former consul to Belfast,
Ireland. died here today. aged a.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
SUBMARINE WARFARE COSTLY.


Copenhagen. May 20.-It is learned
from a high source in German naval
circles at Berlin that Germany has lost
seventeen submarines since the begin
ming of the blockade in British waters
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
PRINCESS UNDER ARREST.

London Police Say Allexed Noble.
woman Was R1nains Game.
London. May 2o.-Charging that she
was maintaining . gambling estab-
lishment the police early today raided
the apartment Of Josephine Moflitt.
who claims to be Princess Of Thurn
and Taxis. arrssting her and about
twenty guests
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
Lusitania Body Found.

Queenstown, May 20.-Ths body of
the Rev. David Loynd, one of the Lusi-
tania victims, was washed ashore to-
day in BallinskeIligs Bay
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
sWEDEs BOW TO SUBMARINES.
Conpasies Suspend serv.
lee - British Ports.

Copenhagen, May 20.-Swedish steam
ship companies trading between Stock
holm and Norrkoping and the British
ports Of London and Hull have de-
cided TO suspend their service because
Of the constant interference by Ger
man warships In the Baltic.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

Russian savings banks in 1914 con-
tanned an increase Of 3.S.7so.ooo over
1Sll
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

Siam In 1914 imported SOCIAL worth
81 nreeious stonea
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
BAND CONCERT TODAY

By the United states soldiers' Home
Band, At the bsndstand this Afternoon At
O'Clock. John 8. NJ. Zimmerman. dfrec-
tor.
March. "Gipsyland .Lithgau
Overture, knights Templar". 80. .Koppitx
Solo for euphonium. Tramp. Tramp.
Tramp ....-............-.-..-...G oldmann
Musician G. Glove.
Selection. Naughty Marietta. Herbert
Fox Troe, Kentucky Home" ..... .Platsmann
Nautical fantasia. "Reminiscences Of the
Sea" ...................-......-. .T0oanl
valss Hesitation, .'valse June" Baxter
Finale, 81 Want to Go to Tokyo. Fischer
The Star spansled Banner
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
7. R. JURY IN BED
WITHOUT VERDICT

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
BRITAIN MAKES REPLY
TO CRITICISM In u. S

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
DAILY CONTRIBUTION OF SUB"
Another british Traw1er Is Sent to
Bottom of Sea-

Hull. England, May 20.-The British
trawler Chrysolite has been sunk OF
the Scotch coast by . German subma-
rine. The crew was landed at Peter
head today.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
SOMETHING CAPITAL MISSED.
Detroit Has Real Touch Of "Gentle
Spring.

Detroit. Mich. May e.-Detroit had
a shock this morning when a light
snow furry, lasting only . few min
utes, greeted the populace. The north
ern part Of the State has had snow
several times this week and fruit
growers are fearful nor the 1915 crop.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

Harrisburg. Pa. May 20.-The Penn
sylvania legislature adjourned today
|Aine die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-24
Ont of His Own Mouth.
=. Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | am quoting the following excerpts
from an article given out by James X. NJ
gent, who led tho anti-sufrage hght IN Ne"
Jersey.
New Jersey leads of in the fight for sane
Government and national politics, the purity
Of the home and the protection Of her WON
pnhood. Women in the home and not in pol
itics; women the greatest moral force in the
commonwealth, the protector and guide OF
their children, is what New Jersey voters
stand for"
really do not think Mr. Nugent could
have written a stronger argument for woman
suffrage, although that was not what ne
meant to do He Is like nine men out OF ten;
thew all admit that women protect the purity
Of the home; that they are the greatest moral
force. and that II Is their influence that
guides children properly, and yet they deny
them the one great way Of exerting TINS IN
nuence u. :. oChbhoiN"E"'
New York, Oct 20, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-24
Court Review Unaffected.

Whatever antagonism toward the new
constitution has been built up among
policemen and fremen by the statement
that it would deprive them of court re-
view Of dismissal cases should be set at
rest by the declaration Of Mr.. Meier
Steinbrink Mr.. Steinbrink was recog-
nized as the spokesman for these city en-
ployes in the Constitutional Convention
He now tells them that their present priv
ilege does not rest on any constitutional
affirmation: that the new constitution Will
not change the mandates Of legislatures
and courts on the subject one iota, and
that under the home rule provision ever
if local authorities endeavored to change
the existing status of the favored en-
ployes the Legislature might still provide
by general laws for court review OF
charges against municipal employees.
The merits Of the court review issue
DO not enter into the question whether
the new constitution shall be adopted.
That issue remains where it has always
been-with the Legislature and the loca!
authorities Any attempt TO enlist police
men and firemen against the constitution
on that ground must be due either to
ignorance or unscrupulousness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-24
Too Much Suffra ge

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Now that the sufragettes have lost m
New Jersey, may your readers hope that you
will give less space in your valuable paper 10
them and their activities? Your editorials
and reports of their campaign have been SO
much in their favor, to the exclusion OF the
greater element opposed to them, that it has
been surprise and disappointment to con-
slant reader like myself
suppose il is your policy to publish the
letters the suffragettes write TO you, but after
careful reading Of them-with a very few ex-
ceptions-I have failed to find one argument
in favor Of votes for women. On the con-
trary. each letter has ridculed their OPP
Moments, and in most instances shown much
malice DO they expect to influence the men
whose votes they want by such language
toward the women vof their families?
There are. of course. some thoughtful
women who want to vote, believing it will be
an advantage to themselves. But we judge
the party by their work and their methods
which. in our opinion. are contrary to every
IDEAL Of true womanhood
No, it's tho silent vote that counts and
wins; it's the majority that wins, and the
majority may be trusted to be right, else this
great country would not have made the won
derful progress it has.
GRACE L. STEVENS.
Brooklyn, Oct. 20, 1915.