davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15
SERVICE MUST BE MAINTAINED
tiIIfies Body Tells Street Car Com
many II Cannot Retrench.

The Public Utilities Commission yester-
day notified the Washington Railway and
Electric Company that it will not permit
a diminUtiou of the service supplied by
that company during the winter months.
The company was told that inspectors
Of the commission assert that car service
maintained by the company is demanded
by the public and must be continued.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15

Hampshire avenue northwest; Joseph
Hunter. s17 Otis street northwest; Aubrey
wardwell. $685. Eleventh street north
west. and Alfred T. sisemoore. 2OOs sher-
man avenue northwest.
It is alleged by the police these boys
for months have been breaking in many
private homes in northwest Washington
by climbing up veranda and piazza posts,
and raising windows on the second floor.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15
Will Talk on Forest Rangers.

An illustrated lecture. THE Life OF the
Forest Ranger" will be given by Mrs.
Lydia Adams Williams, of the Bureau of
Forestry, under the auspices of Metro
politan Memorial NJ. Z. Sunday school
this evening at o'clock. Wesley NJ. E.
Sunday school has been invited as guests.
and all others who are interested are
asked to be present.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15
Drop Bombs on Funeral Cortege

Hamburg, Jan. 14.-An aviator of the
allies flew over the cemetery at Dadizeele,
Flanders and dropped bombs upon a
funeral cOrtege, according to DIR. Lud-
wig Bauer. the Roman Catholic chaplain
who conducted the service and who has
arrived in Hamburg.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15
New Rates Become Effective.

\ large portion OF the per cent in
crease in freight rates allowed by the
Interstate Commerce Commission 10 car
riers operating east Of the Mississippi
River and north of the Ohio and Potomac
rivcrs went into effect at midnight last
night. The full fabric OF rates will go
into effect on February ].
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15
False Fire Alarmist Busy.

While police and detectives were search
ing the city last night for the person
or persons who have been turning in false
IN" alarms box S7 at Georgia avenue
ard Delafleld street northwest was pulled
Engine companies RESPONDED but found
the alarm false.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15
w. 81. SLOANE
New York WASHINGTON -SanFrHncsoa
Artistic Effects In
Domestic
Rugs

The feature of our American
made Rugs which distinguishes
them from ordinary domestic
floor coverings is the superior
decorative character of their
designs and eolorings.
In our stock of Wilton,
Administer, Brussels and
Ingram Rugs we present an
unusual diversity of very
artistic patterns - distinctive
Oriental designs, attractive
Two Tone effects and beautiful
Plain Colors in many shades.
Many sizes in stock-from
I.6x3 #. to 11.3x15 fiat
very low prices.
1412-14 H Street N. W.
Telephone Main: 1909 4 5733.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15
Steal from Weighing Machine,

An automatic weighing machine at
Fourteenth and Irving streets northwest
was robbed of its contents last night, ac-
cording to a report made to the police
nv Wilson Thompson.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15
BOYS HELD AS BURGLARS.
Four Youngsters "Second-story
Workers." Is Police Charge.

With several charges of housebreaking
against them, four fourteen-year-old
white boys are being held by the police
Of the Tenth precinct. When arrested
yesterday they gave their name and ad-
dress as Joseph D. Grigg, 1906 New
The Washington herald., 1915-01-15
DISCOVER ANTI-SERB PLOT.
ConspIracy Hatched in COnstanti-
nopIe Calls for Bulgarian Aid.

Paris, Jan. IA plot against Servia
has been Matched in Constantinople.
Eight hundred Comitadjis, led by a Cir
cassian chief, have left for Bulgaria,
where they plan to raise an irregular
force of 1900 men and attack the Serbs
the moment Austria renews the often
sive, cut communications between Servia
and Greece and prepare for the occupa-
tion of Macedonia by the regular Bull
garian army.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
ROGERS UNDER ARREST
ON A BENCH WARRANT
Grand Jury Indicts Him on Offense
Covered by Penal Code-First
Wife Is Witness.

NEW YORK. Januar, 2i-Iorlys ~
ton Rogers, the New York lawyer whose
matrimonial and love affairs have been
under investigation since December -.
when Mrs. Ida Walters. mother of his
two children. poisoned the children and
herself. was arrested today ON Il bench
warrant issued at the instance Of the
district attorney of Bronx county.
Rogers was arrested after the grand
jury returned an indictment against him
today charging him with an offense COW
cred by the penal code.
After returning the indictment. the
grand jury continued its investigation
into the circumstances attending the
death of the two children from poison
Mrs. Anna Rogers. Rogers first wife.
who divorced him more than five wears
ago, was witness today. Mrs. Ida
Walters was still at The hospital.
District Attorney Martin announced
that he had asked the grand jury 10
return indictments charging her with
homicide.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
POULTRY SHOW EGGS GO
TO DIET KITCHEN BABIES
Officials Get Consent of Exhibitors
for DonatioA-Attenda
Is Gratifying.

Babies at The Washington Diet
Kitchen are to be the ultimate consum-
ers Of all the eggs laid by the aristo-
| Gratis Of the poultry world that are now
displaying their charms at the show
of the National Capital Poultry and
Pigeon Association at the Arcade.
Officials of the association, after con-
ferring yesterday with exhibitors and
obtaining their consent. arranged to
hibition to the. diet kitchen, for the
use of the babies. AS eggs OF many
of these high-class hens are worth
from 20 cents to dollar each for
breeding purposes, the diet kitchen in
fants are to have the privilege OF eat
ing eggs as expensive as any served
at the White House or in the homes Of
Washington's wealthiest and most par
ticular residents.
Attendance at the show. it is stated,
has been gratifying to those in charge,
the hall having been crowded each aft
ernoon and evening.
Freak fowls such a the German
naked necks. the pen OF black fowls g
vet without a breed name, a pen Of
bantams dyed in all the coIors of the
rainbow, and other similar exhibits,
shared interest with the pens contain
ing the fowls that have captured
premiums.
The show is to continue. morning,
afternoon and evening, through Satur-
day.
Evening star., 1915-01-21

failed to complete their work OH the
ship bill and will meet again tonight
to continue consideration of proposed
amendments. The caucus last night re-
ferred back to the commerce commit
tee an amendment proposed by Senator
Hoke Smith of Georgia to provide that
the proposed government ship corpora :
tion should "in no instances operate
any vessel. except where the same can
not be chartered or leased for opera
ton through another corporation, firm
or individual, unless such operation is
necessary to move the commerce OF
citizens of the United States.
Senator Smith and others made
strong plea for this amendment on the
ground that 1t would tend to decrease
opposition to the bill by those who are
unalterably opposed to government
ownership.
The democrats of the commerce COM
mittee recommended that two civilian
members be added to the proposed
shipping board. which as now provided
in the bill would consist of three MEM
bers of the cabinet only. No decision
was reached, action being deferred un-
til tonight.
A Recommendation of the committee
that the proposed government ship
corporation be incorporated under the
laws of the District of Columbia
seemed to meet with favor in the eau
Gus, but was not voted on.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
RAILROAD INVENTORY TAKEN
Work Practically Completed on Five
of Country's Smaller Lines.

The inventory Of the property Of five
OF the smaller railroads of the United
States has been practically completed by
the physical valuation division Of the
interstate commerce commission. The
reads are: Texas Midland: New Orleans,
Texas and Mexico: Atlanta. Birmingham
and Atlantic: Norfolk. Southern and San
Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake.
The next step will be taken here in
March when a conference is to be held
by Judge c. A. Prouty, director of valua- :
ton with representatives Of the state
commissions interested and Of the five
roads. Later the entire commission will
hear arguments on the findings of its ex-
perts and seek to determine questions at
issue in reaching the true value of the
properties. The hearings probably will
be held in April.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Rules on War Tax Stamps Use.

Only when there is an election OF Of
ficers of any incorporated concern il y
ten-cent war emergency tax stamp TO
be alta ched TO Il power Of attorney Or
proxy for voting at such election: whe t
the meeting is for other purposes than
election there is no tax imposed. THE
is the decision of the internal revenue
bureau. announced TODAY. The ten-ceut
tax stamp must be alta ached for every
signature on the proxy or power OF at
torney. where there is not this exemp
ton
Evening star., 1915-01-21
What Bill Contemplates.

He pointed out that the coastguard
bill contemplates:
Great increase in the efficiency Of the
life-saving service by:
Combining both services under one
executive head.
providing a retired list for the men
on account of age or after thirty
years service.
Giving the men of the life-saving
service longevity pay for re-enlist-
mentS.
"Giving the men of the life-saving
service clothing allowance and medi-
cal attention from the public health
service.
'In lieu of a pension list for the de-
pendentS of those who lose their lives
in the service a sum of money equiva-
lent to two years pay is given. Ihls
is much more economical for the gov
ernment than a pension.
ut creates a naval reserve Of about
4,1O0 trained and highly efficient Off
GERS and men, ready at a moments no.
tice to operate under the Navy Depart
ment whenever the President directs.
Tho coastguard constitutes naval
reserve without any additional cost to
the government as such, as the saving
of life and property at all times is
worth much more to the people than
it's cost of maintenance.
"It places on the retired list at three
quarters pay Sumner I. kimball, now
eighty years of age. the man who
founded the life saving system and who
has devoted the best years of his life
to it's upbuilding-a fitting tribute TO
one the effects of whose humanitarian
efforts will last for ages
Evening star., 1915-01-21
ENGINEERING Society Banquet.

The Engineering Society Of George
Washington University is to hold its an
nual banquet at the Hotel Continental the
evening of February 2. Among the speak
ers are to be Rear Admiral Charles Her
bert Stockton, L. S. N, retired, president
Of the university: DR.. Stratton, director
of the bureau of standards: Dean Hodg-
kins Of the Engineering School at George
Washington and Dean Monroe of the
College of Graduate Studies.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
May Head One Division.

oliver NJ. MJNLm. present assistant
superintendcnt Of tho life saving
service, il is confidently anticipa ted
viii become head OF one of the two
divisions created by the Coast Guard
legislation.
As these divisions are expected TO
cover the separate activities, respec-
lively. on sea and land of the united
services. Mr.. Maxam would be given
direction of the shore division.
e. H Slaybaugh, civilian assistant
commandant of the revenue cutter
sorvi"", viii probably take charge of
tho marine division. He has been long
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Hatchet Collects S232 for Belgium.

Total contributions for Belgian re-
lief received by the Hatcnet, weekly
student publication Of George Wash
ington University, amount to s232.15.
according to the final statement of
Herbert. p Ramsey, treasurer of the
fund. The fund has been closed and
the money turned over to E. Havenith,
Relgian minister to the United States
If you want work. read the want col
umns Of The Star.
Evening star., 1915-01-21

United States Attorney Hawken the
defendant was forced to admit he
put the proceeds from the sale
of the trust notes into his per
sonal account and drew checks OF
the account in the conduct of his
business. The witness also admitted
that at that time his account at the
United States Savings Bank was over
drawn and that he was indebted to
other persons and In need of cash.
The case may go to the jury tomor-
row.
Evening star., 1915-01-21

The oregon house of representatives
Yesterday passed an anti-lobby bill. II
requires that all corporations and per-
sons employing lobbyists to work for
or against legislation shall register
with the secretary Of state.
Evening star., 1915-01-21

Sucerin tendcBt of life-saying service.
With enactment Of the law establishing
the coast guard passed by Senate and
House OF Representatives and needing
olly concurrence Oh amendments and the
: gnaturc of the President, there will no
longer bc Il revenue cutter service nor a
life-saviug service. These become at once
merged into the coast guard.
I;eorea MIA tiou "f the merged serr-
Ices to constitute an effective, cooper
ative coast guard IS vested by the leg
islaJiou in the present commandant Of
the revenue cutter service. Capt. Ellis
worth Price Eertholf. Supt 5. !. Kim
bail OF the Iitc-saving service, retired
by TN" act. considers that the future of
TIE men VIII" have served under him
viii lie left ip the best OF hands.
Affection Is Shown.
j., id"uct, of the affcctionate regard
Of the officials of the live-saving serv-
ice for their chief was shown in q tes-
timonial left upon the desk of Supt.
kimball this morning. This consisted
of great bunch of roses, accompanied
hy a card inscribed:
Prom the Bows on the Firing Line"
There was much Misunderstanding and con-
EIsitulation expressed for tie great de-
sire of rank and tile of the life saving
service appears accomplished with the
almost certain prospect of the establish
lG"nt of the Coast Guard
Not even II tentative plan. it seems.
has yet been worked out for the organi-
Zation OF the Coast Guard. Capt. Bertholf.
who becomes comma 0dant, has deferred
working out details until the passage of
the legislation should make certain the
authority vested in him.
He will proceed at once to construct
the frame of the organization.
The Coast Guard is at once called
into existence with the enactment of
the law, and the reorganization of the
two services must be quickly accom-
I,IiShed.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Stations in Both Services.

There ar" nov districts and stations
OF both I'll" revenue cutter service and
tho life SAY lng service There will un-
dnubtcdly lie sl new demarkation of the
Ii,nitS of these districts To bring them
into identity, aud the coastguard will
warrant the creation of new districts
without any increase in personnel.
l'ndcr " hat scheme these districts are
TO be administered. az regard shore
and marine work, is yet to he deter
I'll ned.
The headquarters OF the two services,
10th in the Treasury building, will also
lie amalgamated and the records assem-
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Weeks Sees Possibilities of
Grave International CON-
pIications.
CENSURES PRESIDENT
FOR RECENT ADDRESS
Democratic Leaders Seek to Reach
Agreement on Proposed
Amendments.

Senate republicans continued their
fight today on the administration ship
purchase bill. Senator Weeks. denying
that he sought to f1libuster, resumed
his attack. Democratic leaders, mean
while. sought to reach an agreement
on proposed amendments so their eau
Gus might complete revision of the bill
tonight.
I'VE want to get the facts before the
country and We are taking the only
way left to us to accomplish IT" said
Senator Weeks.
II believe there are possibilities OF
gravest international complications in
volved III the passage Of this bill: that
If It passed 1t would be ineffective, ut
terly failing to carry out the wishes of
Its sponsors: that 1t is economically un-
sound. i1l-advised and dangerous: that
the sediment IN favor OF 1t among
those who have given it consideration
in or out of Congress is almost negli-
gible, and that If passed by this or any
Congress II would he done ot because
those who vote for it favor the legisla-
ton. but as the result of the most
fla grant political pressure"
Evening star., 1915-01-21

church work and widely known in
Louisville business circles. has for
feited a bond in police court to insure
his appearance at preliminary hear
ing on the charge of embezzlement.
Evening star., 1915-01-21

faniliar with the operations Of the
revenue cutter service. in which direc-
I'ou his activities viii bc most yaIua
blc
10 'Flat degree the enlisted men OF
tu' r"veuu" cutter service and of the
l,a.-~.tNInE service viii he identified
Utd.r III" coast guard remains TO he
de.-Ie,ed. bat ts there are distinctive
d d.iics as sailors and surfnen these
ot-~ees VIII probably be created prac-
ticalIy following the plan of the exist
tu. services
Evening star., 1915-01-21
MILLIONS ARE SET ASIDE
TO AID QUAKE VICTIMS
Extensive Relief Work Being Plan.
ned by Authorities
in Italy.

ROME, January 21.-The sum of 30.-
100000 lire (s6.O0O.OO0) having been
placed at the disposal of the Italian
authorities for the alienation of con-
dttions in the earthquake area. ex-
tensive relief works are being planned
1t is expected that within fort
night the most serious conditions will
have been greatly improved.
Shacks for the housing of the home
less will be erected as rapidly as pos
stble; buildings not destroyed will be
repaired: roads will be cleared and re-
opened to traffic, and agricultural and
business life in the stricken communi-
ties will be restored to normal
Other relief steps doubtless will be
undertaken by the authorities, such as
the remission of certain taxes and kim
dred measures
Earthquake Measures.
PARIS, January 21.--The Italian cab
met is about to submit several de
crees having for their purpose the al
deviation Of conditions in the earth
quake district for the signatu: of the
king. says the Rome corresondent of
the Havas Agency. The DEGREES are
as follows:
First. authorizing the expenditure of
3o,000,o0O lire (s6,Ooo,oeo) to aid the
victims OF the earthquake: second,
suspending the collection OF taxes in
the affected area: third. establishing a
moratorium for five months for bills of
exchange and commercial paper in the
province of Aquila and the district of
Sora: fourth guaranteeing the pay
ment of salaries Of school teachers.
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Attacks Wilson Address.

Turning to President Wilson's Indian
apolis speech, Mr.. Weeks declared the
people of the country, judging from
how the President could have so far
lapsed from his previous poise and
good taste as to so to the other eb-
treme by indulginG in not only ques-
tionable taste, but the unfounded
statements with which his whole ad-
dress was filed
Could there be a more violent
asked. than to have the head of the
nation speaking to the whole country
asserting that those who disagree with
him are misled. ignorat, self-assertive
and misrepresentation? No President
in our recent history has had such sup
port on strictly administrative matters
from opposition senators as the present
incumbent of the White House"
Assails Proposals.
Senator Weeks assailed the proposal
to place cabinet officers on the pro-
posed shipping board. Examination of
the qualifications of secretaries of the
Treasury or Navy during the last de-
cade. he said. showed them little pre-
pared by experience for such work.
To empha size his argument that there
was no need for the bill. Senator Weeks
said fifty-four millions more bushels of
wheat had been exported from the last
harvest than were exported last year.
I'VE are defying the world by ship
ping more than ever before" said he.
Burton Yields the Floor.
After speaking three days in opposi-
tion to the ship purchase bill. Senator
Burton Of Ohio, late yesterday after
noon, yielded the floor. and Senator
Weeks of Massachusetts took up the
burden of the republican contest
against that measure. He spoke for
three-quarters of an hour, and then
yielded to Senator Stone of Missouri
for motion to go into executive ses-
sion, with the understanding that when
the Senate met again today Senator
Weeks would have the floor.
Senator Burton talked for more than
six hours continuously yesterday. stop
ping only to eat two raw eggs, when
he was interrupted by questions by
Senator Sutherland. 1t Is expected that
within few days the Ohio senator will
again get into action and give the
democrats another example Of Tong
distance" debate. The republicans are
determined that the ship bill shall not
pass at the present session, and they
say that they believe the democrats
will weaken and turn to appropria ton
bills before long, in order to prevent
an extra session.
Caucus Again Tonight.
The democrats in caucus last night
Evening star., 1915-01-21
AMBROSE TAKES STAND;
DENIES EVIL INTENTION
Admits Using Trust Funds, But
Without Purpose to De-
fraud Wards.

William f. Ambrose testified today
before Chief Justice Covington and a
jury in Criminal Division l of the Dis
trict supreme Court in defense of the
charge that he embezzled in 1912 funds
in his hands as guardian of five chill
dren. His direct testimony was con-
cluded and Assistant United States At
torney Hawken began searching
INSTRUMENTATION of the accused
lawyer
Mr.. Ambrose denied any intent to en-
bezzle the funds, which. he said. he de-
posted in bank with his individual ac-
count. He was allowed to show pay
ments made up to July 81. 1912. 10 his
wards, according to the methods which
had been followed by his predecessor
being monthly allowances under order OF
the court
Evening star., 1915-01-21
Claim of Restitution.

When his counsel. James :. Easby-
Smith, sought to interrogate the wit
ness about payments to the wards sub
sequent to that date, objection was
made by United States Attorney Las
key, and an argument followed. Attor-
ney Easby-Smith offered to produce
vouchers and checks and to prove by
the testimony of Ambrose that dis
bursements had been made TO the prop
er persons. including payment ol
s2a15 to one of the children in full
settlement when she became of age III
the latter ,ait Of 1872.
Counsel also offered To show there
is on deposit a balance of over $4,000
to meet any demands of the 2uardla n
by the court for y s1tlement or ms
accounts
Chief Justice Covington refused to
allow the testimony to be offered on
the objection by the government that
the alleged embezzlement had taken
place and that a claim of restitution
was sought to be made, which may not
be admitted in eXtenuation.
On cross-examination by Assistant
Evening star., 1915-01-21
British Embassy Silent.

Secretary Bryan's request for informa-
ton of the circumstances surrounding
the seizure of the Greenbrier has been re.
ceived at the British embassy here, which
withholds comment
Advices are expected at the State De.
partment after communication between
the embassy and the London foreign
office.
The detention OF the sailors at Brem-
ell is expected to be further explained
in later dispatches. Whether the State
Department will investigate the in
cident probably depends upon the ex'
tent of the information it receives from
the American consul.