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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

The rapid strides made by the Unit
ed States in the installation of electric
furnaces for producing steel are sur
prise to the average man in the indus
try. In 1909 there were but two such
furnaces in this county; a year later,
10; in 1914 the number had grown to
10, and now it is Al. Outside of the
United States there were 63 electric
steel furnaces in 1909, 164 in 1910,
121 in 1913, and at present 172, prac-
tically all in Europe. The by-prod-
uct coke oven and the blast-furnace
gas engine had like history-exten-
sive development in Europe with very
slow adoption in this country of the
fruits of Europe's experience. 1t is
now recognized among metallurgists
that steel made in an electric fur
mace, where any degree of refining is
necessary and where considerations
of compositions are the same, is su-
perior in static and dynamic proper
ties to steel made by any ether pro-
cess. The future of electrically made
steel in the United States is full Of
promise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

favorably of a life-saving garment,
known as the Gieve Waistcoat, which
can be worn underneath the coat and
is inflated by means of a tube. SINH
lar in purpose, but constructed on an
other principle, is the Boldly life-sav-
ing waistcoat, which is said to have
been adopted by the British admiral
ty. 1t is stuffed with Kapok, a sub
stance five times as buoyant as cork.
Eighteen ounces of Kapok are work.
ed into each waistcoat. Because of
the extreme fineness of the fibers the
air is retained; moreover, there is a
slight greasiness which prevents the
material from absorbing water. Ka-
pok is obtained from the pod of a tree
grown in Java.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

TO LAND
MEN FAILS
United Press

United Press
LONDON, March 8.--The defeat OF
the attempt of the allied fleet to send
a landing party on the shore Of the
Gulf Of Saros is reported in Athens
dispatches. 1t is stated that British
battleships and two smaller warships
shelled the fort on the gulf for sew
eral hours. Turks replied effectively
and prevented the landing.
Warships have resumed their at
tempt. The fleet is encountering
strong opposition from guns in Fort
kilid Bahr, on the European side.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
MAY LICENSE CATS IN
COLORADO'S CAPITAL
United Press

United Press.
DENVER, March 3.-The licensing
ing cats and an official cat catcher
for the city is possibility in Dem
yer. Mayor Perkins is considering an
ordinance providing for this new wrin-
kle in municipal affairs.
The mayor today declared he be-
lieved stray cats breed disease, going
from house to house.
ave have a dog catcher, why not
cat catcher?p asked the mayor.
There is good reasoning in the ar
gument that stray cats are more of
a nuisance than stray dogs. Stray
dogs do not spread disease. If in
troduce an ordinance licensing eats it
shall be health measure
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
TOWN MOVES ON ELECTION DAY

BoKOSHE, Okla, March 3.-The
town Of Milton. Okla, Socialist col
ony few miles from here, today was
virtually moved to Bokoshe in order
that the paid-up stockholders Of the
Socialist colony might vote in their
city election to the exclusion Of non
paid-up stockholders. Voters are Civ
en- their ballots after having shown
their credentials proving their assess
ments paid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
NOTES ON THE WAR.
Scientific American.
Fine Engine Room Performance.

Scientific American.
A Fine Engine Room Performance.
The sinking of the German cruiser
"Nurnberg" by the British cruiser
Kent" in the action off the Falk-
land Islands, was due, primarily, to
the remarkable work done by the en-
gine room and stoke-hold staffs of
the "Kent." The trial speed of the
Kent" which was an 11-year-old ship
was 221a knots and it looked as though
her attempt to overtake the 23h knot
"Nurnberg" would be fruitless. But
in response to the captains appeal,
the engineering force managed to
push the speed up to "a knots per
hour, or one knot more than the ship
had ever steamed since she first went
into commission, and gradually she
overhauled and got within range of
the enemy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
LOBBY REGISTER ADVANCED.

AUSTIN, Tex, March 3.-After
thoroughly condemning the lobby reg
ister as ridiculous" the senate dis
carded it. The lower branch of the
legislature, however, today continues
to require representatives of special
interests to register their names and
the Legislation for which they are
lobbying"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
PROHIBITION BILL IS
SIGNED BY CARLSON

DENVER, March BIN the pres
ence Of men and women identified
with the temperance fight throughout
the state, Governor Carlson today
signed the prohibition bill. An out
burst Of applause followed as he fin
ished the signature with five pens,
one of which he presented to each,
Mrs. A. R. Hungerford. president Of
the Colorado w. @. T. U.; Mrs. A. ],
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

Finch, wife of the president Of Il
Anti-Saioon league; Senator Peter
son, sponsor Of the LII; Senator
ochermerhorn, member of the senate
temperance committee, and G. A.
Holloway. assistant superintt 1dent Of
the Anti-Saloon league.
Both the senate and the house con-
fined themselves to routine business
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
SHIP PURCHASE BILL
DOOMED TO DEFEAT
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March B.
The senate did not adjourn until 7
O'Clock this morning after passing the
river and harbors bill, Indian appro-
priation bill and confirming the four
appointees of the federal trade COM
mission. Rublee will get the recess
appointment.
The ship purchase bill and the rural
credits are the only stricklers left on
the calendar. They appear doomed
to defeat. Both branches Of congress
expect . continuous ssssiou until ID
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
United Press.

HINTON, w. Va, March 3.-Thir-
teen bodies have been recovered from
the mine at Layland, where the ex-
plosion occurred yesterday. Ten men
were taken out alive. The rescuers
penetrated the main passage and re-
ported il doubtful il any were still
alive in the mine.
One hundred and fifty-ninc are
missing. Nearly all were working at
great depth and it is believed they
were unable to escape. 1t is feared
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

The So-Called Blockade by Subma-
rines.-One hesitates to speak of the
humorous side of such a CHASTITY trag-
edy as the present war in Europe;
nevertheless the statement of the Ger
man government that it was about to
establish a blockade of Great Britain
by its submarine fleet must have pro-
voked smile among naval men and
all those who are familiar with the
limitations of the submarine and the
small number in Germany's subma-
rine fleet. If we take into account
the known and the possibly larger un-
known losses among the German sub
marines, it seems probable that at the
resent time they do not possess more
than thirty to forty of these vessels.
If they had from three to four hun
dred of the very latest type, the
threat might amount to something.
That the German boats can now and
then find themselves athwart the
course Of an unarmed tramp and get
near enough to sink it, is quite pos
sible. But to announce that a block
sds q to Be established q To be guilty
os . huff ef Tie arst nagnitads,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

one-half per cent to safeguard the
shipper against he loss of his horse
at sea. If it were not for these high
rates a good many dealers would be
exporting horses to England and
France, but war horses are virtually
the only ones now moving. The old
rates for horses were $35, s55. S75 and
$l05.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
GUARD
HOMES
OF RICH
United Press.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3-Two Italians,
Carbonne and Abarno, who We're ar
rested yesterday when they attempt
ed to dynamite ST. Patrick's church,
may be indicted today. The maximum
penalty is twenty-five years. Guards
have been placed around the Rookie
feller, Carnegie and Vanderbilt homes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
NEWS AND COMMENT.

Frank A. Beine, of Topeka, Kan,
swallowed a wooden toothpick last
week, and is now dead. Modification
set in, and several operations failed to
save his life. He was 81 years old,
and was employed at the Wolff pack
ing house as meat packer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
SAYS MULES ARE CENT EMEN

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 3-"Treat
your mule like gentleman. He will
recipro cate. Remember that in this
democratic land that gentleman
need not claim distinguished ances-
tors" This was the advice Tom Riley
gave the Minnesota Horseshoers as
sociation in annual convention here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
HEAR TAP LINE CASE.

WASHINGTON. D. c., March g.
The interstate commerce commission
today reopened hearings on the tap
line cases." These involve charges
allowed to short railroad lines, con-
Meeting Industrial plants with main
line railroads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

Value of Fortresses.-Accord to
the Paris correspondent of the Army
ard Navy journal, it is mistake to
say that the prestige of permanent
Notifications has been altogether lost
as the result of the fall of Liege, Ma
E,ur, Antwerp, Maubeuge and other
+, rtifed camps. The Belgian and
F"ench fortresses were sadly out of
date, both in armament and in de-
fensive organization, and were crush
ed by heavy artillery to which they
could make no reply. The other side
of the question is shown by the eff
fectivo resistance of the entrenched
camps of Verdun, Toul, Epinal and
Belfort. These Notifications are mod
ern; and it is fact that they have
defied the whole might of heavy Ger
man guns and the attacks of masses
Of German infantry Modern guns
have been added since the war, and
some are being built which have a
range Of $4,000 to 10000 yards.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
BILL Is OPPOSED.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 3.-Legis-
lators today freely express the opin-
ion that bill intended to combine the
two cities of st. Paul and Minneapolis
will fail. Jealousy between the two
is thought to be the cause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
10000
KILLED
Russians Claim Austrians
are Heavy Loosers in
Carpathian Battle
United Press.

United Press.
PETROGRAD, March 3.--Austrian
losses in killed, wounded and prison
ers total more than 10000 in the fight
ing which continues in the Carpath-
ians, according to dispatches from
Galicia. The Russian artillery is she'll
ing Czernowitz.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
TO SEND
TROOPS
T0B[UFF

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March g.
Assistant Attorney General Warren
has notified Marshal Nebeker At Bluff,
that troops will be sent to his aid. II
necessary. to sssiat hin II The cap
turs q ~ Piutes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

simistic regarding the outlook for an
amicable agreement.
Strenuous Life.
He has been compelled to devote
most of his nights to the considera-
ton of documents issued to the Ger
mans and allies. 1t is often midnight
before he is abed.
He expects to devote his time to
Strengthening out the international
tangle.
There is decidedly optimistic SEN
timent in administration circles owing
10 the friendly tone of Germany's re-
ply. 1t opened the way for England
to meet the suggestions of America
and there is hope that at least ba-
sis for further negotiations has been
established.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

HINTON, w. Va, March 3.-Up to
/ O'Clock this afternoon seventeen bod
les had been removed from the mine.
The hope for others to be rescued
alive has been abandoned.
A carload OF coffins has arrived for
The burial of the dead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
High Angle Fire on German War

High Angle Fire on German War
ships.-The usual range of elevation
for the guns of the main battery of
warships is from degrees below the
horizontal to Is degrees above; but
the Germans have given to their guns
big and little, the ability to elevate
to 30 degrees above the horizontal,
or even more than that. The object
of this was to enable the guns to be
elevated above the horizontal, even
when the ship, due to penetration be-
low the water line, was listed several
degrees toward the enemy-a very
wise provision. This arrangement
has conferred the added advantage Of
greatly increasing the range, and the
result was shown in the Falkland Is
lands fight when the S2-inch shells of
the "Scharnhorst" reached and several
times struck the British battle cruis-
ers at a range which was probably
between $4,000 and 10000 yards. At
that distance the falling angle OF the
German shells is stated to have been
fully 45 degrees.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
BODIES
TAKEN FROM MINE
len are Rescued Alive = 159 Still Missing and
Little Hope is Held Out for Their Rescue Alive
as Most of Them We're Working Far Down

that some men working in mine No. 1,
adjoining No. 3, where the explosion
occurred, also perished. The mines
were joined by an open passage. IT
is reported several are missing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
unired Pres,

United Press
WASHINGTON, d. c., March s.
GeImany's reply to the American note
caused little optimism among the Of
fcials. 1t held terms that depend too
much on British attitude, which is
known to be Incorporating and un-
relenting. The reply does not solve
the war zone problem. The German
counter proposal it is declared, vir-
tually kills the American suggestions.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March g.
The president will take personal
char ge of the international situation,
following the adjournment of congress
tomorrow 1t is stated he is not pes
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
journment tomorrow, following con-
vening at II o'clock today.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March g.
Congress today passed the naval and
harbors bill apprcpriating $4,000. 900
and sent it to the president for sig-
nature. All thoughts Of an extra Sos
sion have been abandoned and thers
is high speeding toward the adjourn-
ment at noon tomorrow. The agri.
cultural and postoffice appropriations
are threatened with failure owing -
deadlock, necessitatiAg IN enaoA
sney rssolutiea providing ~ -
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04

A Life-Saving Waistcoat.-Men who
were saved from the formidable"
Shich, it will be remembered, was tor
redoed in the English Channel, speak
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
War and Financial Exhaustion

War and Financial Exhaustion
DR.. Helfferich, leading director
of the Deutsche bank, has made a
comparison between the total capital
wealth of Germany and her opponents
in the war. He finds that Germany
has total wealth of from -4,200 mil
lion to 15,600 million pounds sterling,
France II 400 millions, and England
II 300 to 12,700 millions, and with
these he compares the United States,
whose total capital wealth he esti-
mates at 24,500 million pounds sterl-
ing. These quotations are made from
British quarterly, the Round Table,
which states that in war of the pres
ent magnitude, every country un-
doubtedly lives on its capital to a
great extent. All expenditures are
reduced to n minimum; the country's
fixed plant runs down, and generally
speaking the wealth of the country
diminishes. Nevertheless a country
can live partly on its capital-just as
private person can-for very long
tine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-04
wilson P[EASFD
WITH SITUATION
Friendly Tone of German Answer Causes Optimistic
Feeling in Administration Circles president to
Take Personal Charge Of the Situation

I simistic regarding the outlook for an
amicable agreement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-12
ANXIOUS TO
TAKE PART.

While President Wilson and his
careful and efficient cabinet are
guiding. the ship of state clear OF
breakers at time when the world
is distracted by wars and rumors
Of war, some people are making al
dresses in which they attempt te
show that our country should be one
OF the warning nations. Fortunately
these speakers who would embroil
the United tates in foreign Compli.
cations are not making disciples
James NJ. Beck, former assistant
attorney general of the United
States, discussing last night Amer
ica's duty and obligation in the Eu-
ropcan war before 300 members OF
the Contemporary Club at the Belle
vue-Stratford, Philadelphia, assert
ed that the United States if j,
wishes to be political entity in
world affairs must abandon IT..
cowardly, skulking, childish attitude,
and take steps at once in the inter
est of humanity to stop the war p"
The subject for discussion and one
that aroused considerable comment
was "What Can America Do to
Bring About Peace" Mr.. Beck, in
summing up, asserted that America
must call Il conference of all neutrai
states for the purpose of'crystalizlng
public sentiment and making gen
eral protest against the outrages Of
Germany.
at is greater shame ior us not
TO protect Belgium than for Ger
many to commit the outrages
against the little country" he said
DR.. Stanton Colt, lecturer and au-
thor of London, contended that Mr..
Beck Vas in error CONF erning the
causes CT the war and deprecated
the plan to have the United States
Or. J. William White urged that
the United States Intervene OH the
ships in our harbors and send the
allies food and other essentials.
side Of the allies: take the German
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VIRGINIA.:

VIRGINIA.:
IN the Clerks Office of the Corpora
ton Court of the City Of Alexandria
on the LIST day of January 1915.
Harriet Eta Beander
Us IN CHANCERI
Rachel Jeanette Beander, widow of
Philip Henry Beander, deceased,
Edward Francis Beander, and Bear
der, his wife. Edna O. Jenkins, and
Alexander Jenkins, her husband and
Francis Augustine Beander, an in
FAINT under the age of fourteen years.
MEMO The object OF this suit
is 10 have partition Of the real e.
tate and personal property of which
Philip Harry Beander deceased, died
seized and possessed or entitled to.
amongst the heirs of the said Philip
Henry Beauder, or to have Il sale
thereof and the proceeds Of the said
sale distributed amongst those en-
titled TO the same, and for settle
ment Of the estate Of he said Philip
Henry bcander. deceased.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in
this cause that the defendants
Edward Francis Beander and Bean
der his wife arc non residents of this
State: 1t is Ordered, That said de-
PENDANTS appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this
order, and do what is necessary to
protect their interest in this suit.
and that copy Of this order De
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette j newspaper published in
the City vi Alexandria, once 4 week
for four successive weeks and posted
at the front door Of the Court House
Of this city.
\ copy-TeSte.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAI.
Clerk.
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STRANGE
STANDPOINT.

Conversations in London with per-
sons representing the sentiments OF
Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy
Germany, and Austria are to the Ell
feet that the United States is MAX
ing no real friends in the present
war. On the contrary, it IS lmpos-
sible not to see that the American
name is suffering and that concelVa-
bly, the republic is laying up grave
trouble for itself in the future
The general charge against our
country is that we are displaying a
shameless lack of idealism, chivalry,
magnanimity, and courage brltons'
Frenchmen, Russians, and ltaliahs
blame Americans for ignoring the IN
yasion Of Belgium and the violations
of the conventions of The Hague, ano
then springing into the international
arena with protest relating eH-
clusively to matters Of trade.
So far as laying up trouble 1of
the future by following the sensl-
BILE policy Of hands off in TINS de-
plorable conflict, that is contingent
cv no American aporehends but WI!
Tho belljrerents should intimate that
the United States will be held re-
snonsible for allowing European
countries to settle their own troubles
&c hard TO understand. The tact tna'
tho United States has contributed
about fourteen million dollars Tor the
relief of Belgians, victims OF THIS
unfortunate war, is sufficient an
swe,. to the, charge OF lack Of ioeu''
ism. chivalry. ~-masnanimity .: ane
courage"
The resentment shown 'o"'roS
America by these warning nations 10
uptenable. They imply that inns
country should have entered li's
ring as soon as Bergiam Was l'''ao-
cd The sufferings incident to inc
attack upon this people by the
k;,iser's horles cause cry OF nor
ror to ascend in the United States;
and the people were quick to do "a, All
.hoy could to alleviate their DIS
tress and to provide for the'' '''''
The commercial depressi0" )! IL
,nerica. which is affecting two m''-
lions of persons, the war having -.
nrived them of opportunities to earn r.
t y living, is the direct result .,
the European war. We have "o %
,.o,,n the sword, but are suffering III
other ways.
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Potomac and Chesapeake
Steamboat COMPANY.
Effective January 4th 1915

Effective January 4th 1915
(Subject to change without notice.
STEAMER FRED'K DE barry
Leaves Alexandria every day eX-
cept Monday at 9 a. M. for Grinders
and intermediate points, returning
leaves Grinders at 100 p. m.
STEAMER WAKEFIELD
Monday and Wednesday leaves
Alexandria at 6 P. NJ. for Parham's
Point and intermediate landings.
Returning Tuesday and Thursday, ar
irving in Alexandria early Wednes'
day and Friday mornings.
STEAMER WAKEFIELD
Saturday, leaves Alexandria at
900 A. NJ. for Wirts and interme-
date landings. Returning Sunday
arriving in Alexandria about $3.50
P. N.
Telephone No. 50.
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A GREAT
DESIDERATUM.

A. will be seen by an ANNOUNCE
wont elsewhere, the "esie! |'pI :,
Class of the NJ. f. Church '".',1,
vas determined to open =. Ee"o.,''
VS., ~, in the Young Peo"'a'* b"""-
:'n., Current ll;,,aturc All: DC i'F'-
' ' and every effort made t" up,
peal to the men OF the Guy -" '
be cordially welcomed.
over forty years ago the Mex
.ndr;, LIBRARY was located in The
,.,,or rooms OF the building '!'*
occupied by j. G. Cooke. ~ me
south side of King street r"a; %
.,s,nh The rooms Were @'f -"
cns1 every evening, and VIII '':'-
tors had access 20 the mary ;HcNS
,,elonrinc to the library, most n 'h@
periodicals of the day "e"e T. 2e
found upon the tables. lHesS'
checkers etc. could be INDUCED ~
when the guests grew weary OF the
books and magazines.
Alexandria has been IN sore '.ieu
of such institutions for long Lih:c'
There is an Inclination upon ms
part of most men to seek con?H;sh-
ions. especially after the laboFs %
The day. the friction of CONVERSE
ton playing All important part III
our existence. Standard hooks
and literature OF the day arc not
struirl in all homes. although a 'sr"e
percentage Of people can be EASILY
il.relested in what ;aS and Is !Mw
happening. Some, zoo often, s'rAy
t :l;.ees where neither their :,;-t
tual nor intellectual tastes are fed
While Chautauquas have done
much toward the moral upiift. tn
debators III these places occasiona'l,
soar too high for the grasp Of I'll
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NOTICE

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF Dulin and Martin company
will be held at the Offices Of said
company. rooms l. and >, Alexandria
National Bank Building, AieXand-
ria. Virginia, on Tuesday January
18th, 1915 at $50 O'Clock p. m. for
the election Of directors and for the
transaction Of such business as may
Legally come before said meeting.
r. C.. DULIN, Secretary.