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Seminole Going to San Juan.

The coast guard cutter Seminole, now
on station at Wilmington, N. c.. has
been ordered to San Juan, p. R., and is
to sail Saturday. The Seminole will re-
lieve the gunboat Paducah, which is
need in Haitian waters, and will depart
from the harbor of San Juan upon the
arrival of the Seminole.
Evening star., 1915-08-18
Roof Fire at Drummond, Md.

The home of William l.. Elliott, at
Drummond, Md. a short distance north
of the District line, was damaged to the
extent of about $50 by fire this MORN
ing. The fire was confined to the roof.
1t is thought the shingles were isnited
as the result of defective electric wir-
ing. The Tenleytown fire engine COM
pany was called. but by the time it
reached the house the flames had been
eAtinguiShed,
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CATHOLIC CONVENTION
IN TOLEDO ENDS TODAY
Officers Of American Federation of
Societies Are to Be
Chosen for Year.

TOLEDO, Ohio, August 1S.-The
fourteenth annual convention of the
American Federation of Catholic Socie-
ties. which has been in session here
since Sunday morning, will close today
with the election of officers for the en-
suing year. President John Whalen of
New York, who was elected last year
at the Baltimore convention, will have
opposition. although the nominating
committee. appointed yesterday. would
give out no information late last night
The city for the holding of the next
convention also will be decided on. 1t
was predicted last night that New York
will be the winner. 1t developed at the
session that Toledo is not bidder for
the next meeting
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THos. ]. OWEN & son, AucT1oSEERs.

THOs. j. OWEN & son, AuCTIoNEERS.
Bankruptcy Sale OF An Old Es-
tablished and Well Equipped
Plumbing, Timing and Heating
Business, Together With d
Large Assortment of Supplies
and Tools, Two Iron Safes and
Office Furniture, Located at
No. 1902 14th Street North
west
BY virtue of an order Of the Supreme Court OF
tn" District OF Columbia. hoin: Bankruptcy
Court in re- jams l.. Aihipso7. bankrupt No.
I0JG the understand trustee VIII sell at public
FIFTH 1915. At Ten O'CLOCK A.M., within
above premises. til" eE.re equipment of said
business. consisting ~ miscellaneous stock OF
plumbers and timers hardware and supplies.
wash basins. closets, lath.ubs. spigots, nickel
plat and brass fixtures, etc: stoves, boilers,
coal hods. shovcis. nails, downspou,s. smoke
pipes. elbows. etc: two iron safes and Office
furniture, etc. \ lot Of good tools usually found
In a shop of this character. The above will first
be offered as a who'll. ard II satisfactory bid
is not obtained, win Immediately be sold in de-
tail.
Terms cash.
j. DAWSON WILLIAMS,
Trustee in bankruptcy,
Real Estate Trust Building,
aul4 81 % 24-5t
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VERY DESIRABLE TWO
STORY MODERN FRAME SUBURBAN
DWELLING. NO. 2207 EVARTS STREET
NORTHEAST, LANGDoN.
BY virtue Of u deed of trust recorded in I.ber
No 3S9s. at folio 1876. of the land records of
the District Of Columbia, We shall sell in front
of the premises, on MONDAY. THE TWENTY
THIRD DAY OF AUGUST. AID. 1915. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM, lot 90. in square i254 Lang
don Park and as in Book I, NJ page ll6, of the
surveyors office Of said District. together with
the improvements thereon
Terms of sale: One-fourth cash, balance In
one two and three years, with interest at six
per per annum, payable semi annually. De
posi-, Of $500 required at time Of sale. and the
purchaser allowed fifteen days from date Of
sale TO complete the purchase. Further partic-
ulsrs at time of sale.
JAMES BERRY,
Trustee.
WILLIAM Mex. CLAYTON.
auI3 iSIs nySu Trustee.
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WILLIAM A. De CA|NDRY
DIES IN PENNSYLVANIA
Prominent Washington Resident and
Officer of Loyal Society
of S. A. R.

William A. De Caindry, vice president
of the District of Columbia Society
Sons of the American Revolution, died
yesterday at Plymouth Meeting, Pa,
according to advices received by friends
in this city.
Mr.. De Caindry, whose home in this
city is at 911 18th street northwest,
left Washington the middle of June for
Plymouth Meeting. together with Mrs.
De Caindry. From there the couple
went to Portland, Oreg., and attended
the general congress of the Sons Of
the American Revolution held there
July 1921. Mr.. De Caindry went as
one of the delegates of the local So
cicty.
Visit the Exposition.
Mr. and Mrs. De Caindry visited the
exposition at San Francisco, friends
here state. and later returned to Ply
mouth Meeting, both apparently in the
best of health. according to letters
received here recently.
Mr.. De Caindry was one of the main
stays of the local Sons of the American
Revolution. He was a charter member
of the organization. He was a member
of the Cosmos Club, and at one time
was treasurer of the club.
Funeral services are to be held at
Rock Creek Church Friday at noon.
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TRI STEES' SALE OF VALUABLE FOUR
STORY APARTMENT HOUSE. CONTAIN
ING EIGHT APARTMENTS OF SIX ROOMS
AND BATH EACH. KNOWN As THE
KENT.'' SITUATE 1l6 NORTH CAROLINA
AVENUE Sc
BY virtue of certain deed of trust duly
recorded. in Liber No. :;062. folio 46,; ct seq
Of the land records OF the District OF Columbia.
and at the request of the party secured thereby.
the undersigned trustees will sell at public
auction: in front Of the premises, ON TUES
DAY, THE TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF Az
GUST, AID. 1915 AT FOUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK
PM. the following described land and premises.
situate in the city Of Washington. District of
Columbia. and designated as and being all of
suhlot IS in square 134
Terms Of sale: Sold subject to prior deed
of trust for So 90 and the amount over
and above said trust TO be paid in cash. 4
deposit Of $4,000 will re required at time of
sale. All conreyaEcins. recording. etc, at cost
Of purchaser Terms of sale TO he complied
with within Is days from day Of SALE otherwise
the trustees reserve the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost of defaulting
purchaser after five days advertisement of
such resale in some newspaper published in
Washington. D. c.
HARRY G. BIRGE.
JAS. l.. kARRICk.
I,1.,xl6dS Trustees
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ADAM A. WESCHLER. AUCTIONEEH.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO-STOl
AND CELLAR BRICK DWELLING, NO.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO-STORY
AND CELLAR BRICK DWELLING, NO. 81
l. STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue of decree passed in equity cause
No. 3S6ls. Supreme Court ID. c., th" under.
signed will sell at public auction. in front OF
the premises, on MONDAY. AUGUST THIls-
TEETH, 1915. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the
following land and premises. situate in the
District of Columbia. and being lot ~ in Harry
Wardman's subdivision of lots In block 5 OF
Moore & Barhour's Second Addition to Washing
ton. per plat in County Book -. page Is.
surveyors Office d. G.. together with right OF
way for alley purposes over the rear three feet
of lot "a of said subdivision. subject to the
covenants of record to the occupancy Of said
premises and the character of improvements
thereon to he erected.
Terms of sale: one.third of the purchase
mouey in cash and the halance in two equal in
stallmenrs. payable in and two years. with
interest sc per annun. PAYABLE semi annu-
ally from day of sale. represented by notes OF
purchaser TO be secured by first deed of trust
ON property sold. or all cash at purchaser S
option Deposit of 800 will be required 1T time
Of sale. All convc, ancin@. recording. revenue
stamps and notarial fees at cost Of purchaser.
Terms of sale to hs complied with within fifteen
days from day of sale. otherwise trustees re-
serve right to resell at risk and cost of de-
fauitin2 purchaser.
JAMES SCIIICK. Trustee.
Evans Building.
WILLIAM C. SULLIVAN. Trustee
aul6-dSds 40 9TH st. NV.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

All furniture stored with Smiths Transfer and
Storage 90. by Adclia Davis. i. +. Harris
Cecilia Fori. Anna Thompson. Isabelle Mitchell
Mrs. Noni Simons i. +. Smith and Mr.. Roberts
from 49, 1th St will he sold at Weschler's
go Pa. ave NV. on SEPTEMBER FOUR
1918. unless settled for before the above date.
au1S&27s
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Cargo Rates Asked.

Give the cargo rates on your chief
articles of export and import between
your principal port and the principal
port of Great Britain, Germany, France
and Italy prior to the outbreak of the
European war. Please give the same
information as to cargo rates between
the same ports at the time of Your re-
ply to this inquiry.
"What were the cargo rates on your
chief articles of export and import be-
tween your principal port and the ports
of New York and New Orleans in the
United States prior to the outbreak OF
the European war? Please give the
same information as to cargo rates be-
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Praises Toledo Convention.

President Whalen last night said:
'The Toledo convention has been one
of the biggest and best in the history
Of the federation. Much good, 1 be-
lieve. has been accomplished, and out
of-town members of the federation will
always have a warm place in their
hearts for Toledo Catholics"
Bishop Joseph Schrembs of Toledo
diocese also expressed his satisfaction
over the results of the gathering. I'm
mediately after the election of officers
it is announced, the prelates. priests
and delegates will depart for their
homes. Representatives of the Catho-
lie press will hold a short session.
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ADAM A. WEsCHLER. AUCTIoNEER.

| TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-STORY BRICK
DWELLING, NO. 913 ard STREET SOUTH
WEST.
BY virtue of two certain deeds OF trust. duly
recorded. respectively. in Libers No. 3142 and
ords of the District Of Columbia; and at the re
quest Of the party secured thereby. We. the un-
dersisned trustees: will sell at public auction in
IIETiI DAY OF AUGUST, a. D. 1915. AT
FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the following described
land and premises, situate in the city Of Wash
ington. in the Distric. of Columbia, and desig.
mated and being lot SO. in ]. S. Thompson s
subdivision of lots in square 542. as per plat
recorded in Book 22. page 1. in the Office of the
surveyor for said District, together with the i'm
provements thereon.
Terms OF sale: One third OF the purchase
money to be paid In cash and the balance In two
equal installments. payable in and two
years with interest at Il per ceutum per annum
payable emi-annualy from day of sale. secured
by deed of trust upon the property Sold or all
cash. at the option of the purchaser. A deposit
of $500 will be required Of the purchaser at the
time of sale. All coDveyancng. recording. reve
nne stamps and notaral fees at the cost of the
purchaser. Terms of sale to he complied with
within fifteen days from day of sale. otherwise
the trustees reserve the right to resell the prop
erty the risk and cost OF the defautinG pur-
chaser. after five days advertisement Of such
sale in newspaper published in the city of
Washington, D. c.
HENRY n. BERGMAN.
GEORGE NJ. EMMERICH,
au1O-d6dse1S Trustees.
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INQUIRY TODEvELOP
MERCHANT MARINE
Profits in Cargo Carrying Ves-
sci Ownership to Be
Shown.
BUILDING OF VESSELS
FOR u. S. TRADE NEEDED
Pan-American Countries Asked to
Furnish I. C. C. Information.
Congress to Get Report.

It may be that the investigation into
shipping conditions undertaken by the IN
terstate commerce commission by dlrec-
ton of the President and at the lnstlga-
ton of Secretary NcAdoo of the Treas
ury Department will persuade American
investors that a merchant marine is a
revenue producer. 1t may be that the re-
suits will induce Congress, Congress
the democratic complexion of which VIII
bar consideration of ship subsidy-to ofter
government aid and financial cooperation
for the development of a merchant marine.
The interstate commerce commission
will ascertain, through reliable ana I'M
partial sources:
What kind of steamship service exists
between our leading ports and the lead
ing ports of the South and Central Amer
lea and those of Europe.
How it compares with the service as 1t
existed before the European war broke out:
What were the rates for passengers and
cargo prior to the outbreak of the war
and since.
What is the effect of present shipping
conditions upon our foreign commerce.
Investigation Begins at Once.
The investigation will be undertaken
at once. The question of earnings IS
one that Will be given cohsldefdtloii' a."
far as the facts are obtainable.
I'm order that the commission may
get true perspective of the situa-
tion," says the announcement prepared
by the Treasury Department.. 1T VIII
be extremely helpful ana VIII sfeatis
expedite the investigation If shippers
throughout the country will write the
commission Immediately, giving the
fullest possible information about eH-
listing conditions and how their trade
has been affected by the scarcity OF
steamship tonnage, the extent OF the
increase in freight rates and the effect
of these rates upon their business.
1T is most desirable that Shippers
avail of this opportunity to enlighten
the commission in the beginning SO
that the inquiry may be pursued
through all other channels as quickly
as it is possible to do so, and at the
same time make the investigation COM
plete and thorough
Evening star., 1915-08-18
Gable Information.

What difficulties exist in the way of
direct cable communication between
YOUR country and the United States?
Give comparison of cable rates between
your chief city and New York city,
London, Berlin, Paris and Rome.
Give your suggestions as to how
the need of sufficient cable communica-
tions between your country and the
United States may be most easily rem
edied, and to what extent and in what
manner your government would be
| willing to join with the United States
in the establishment of direct cable
| lines"
Recognizing that steamship facilities
are of primary importance to the busi-
ness men and producers of the United
States. the investigation of the inter-
state commerce commission will aim
to develop all the facts and conditions
of the situation for the information of
the President. of Congress and of the
people at large.
The commission is clothed with au-
thority to conduct this investigation
under section 81 of the act to regulate
commerce, which requires it, among
other things. to make a report of such
information and data "as may be con-
sidered of value in the determination
of questions connected with the regu-
lations of commerce" In addition, the
Panama canal act has very greatly en-
larged the powers and duties of the
commission with respect to water line
carriers.
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Questions Asked.

Between what port or ports in your
country and what port or ports in the
United States do you consider it most
essential to provide additional steam
ship facilities?
How frequent should the sailings
be?
What should be the speed, gross
tonnage and general character of the
ships for the proposed service to make
them thoroughly competitive with the
ships operated between European
countries and the leading ports in
your country?
What are the passenger rates for
first and second cabin and for steerage
between your principal port and the
principal port of Great Britain, France,
Germany and Italy?
What. in your Judgment. should be
the passenger rates for first and sec
ond cabin and steerage between your
principal port and the city of New
York. between your principal port and
the city of New Orleans, between your
principal port and the city of San
Francisco? What are the present rates
between those points?
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THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1s, 1915

tween the same ports at the time OF
your reply to this inquiry.
Give the approximate amount OF Steam
tonnage operating between your principal
pert and the principal port of Great
Britain. Germany, France and Italy Tor
period of six months prior to the outbreak
OF the European war. What percentage
of this tonnage was under BRUSH
registry what percentage under German
registry: what percentage under French
registry; what percentage under ltalian
registry, and what percentage under the
United States registry? Give the same
information for the six months prior to
the date of your reply to this inquiry.
Tonnage Information.
Give the amount of steam tonnage
between your leading port and the
cities of New York. New Orleans and
San Francisco for six months prior to
the outbreak of the European war.
What percentage of this tonnage was
under British registry: what percent :
age under German registry: what per-
centage under French registry; what
percentage under Italian registry. and
what percentage under the Cnlted
States registry? Give the same infor-
nation for the six months prior to the
date of your reply to this inquiry.
State whether or not cargo rates be-
tween your leading port and the por's
of New York. New Orleans and san
Francisco in the United States are III
normal times. higher than to competi-
tive ports in Great Britain, Gernans
France and Italy. Please give de
tailed comparative statement OF such
rates.
State what are the chief advantages
under which commerce between your
country and the United States Is suner-
ing because of these higher rates; 10 "na'
extent such commerce is Sunering pe
cause of Inadequate and 1nsuncieh'
steamship services between your couh'
try and the leading ports of the Cnitee
States Please give any other lnforma
tion bearing upon this important ques'
ton which will make the problem
clearer, and give your suggestions as u
what is necessary in the way OF specin'
steamship service to overcome THESE
disadvantages and to promote tradt
and commerce between your country
and the United States.
Please state what undue burdens are
placed upon steamship companies 1T
the ports of your country in the way
Of port charges, restrictive or burdeh
some navigation laws, etc. and Wnethei
or not these burdens can be removed
State what favoring laws your gov.
ernment is willing to enact or VIVA
encouragement your government Is
willing to give to a steamship com
pany or companies which will establish
improved steamship facilities betweer
your leading port and the leading pof'
or ports of the United States.
in the event that it should pt
deemed advisable for the government:
concerned to furnish capital for the
operation of steamship lines betweer
your country and the United States tt
what extent and in what manner Wouie
YOUR government be willing to assist ir
establishing and operating such steam
ship facilities?
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Seeking the Facts.

The investigation undertaken by the
interstate commerce commission will
merely develop the facts. They are in
tended for the consideration of Con-
gress 1t is then possible that Con-
gress will take the step urged by Sec
retary McAdoo, for the passage of leg
islation along the lines of the shipping
bill.
The investigation carries out the
suggestion of Secretary McAdOo. fol-
lowing the lead of the American
financial conference. The question of
ocean transportation became, wholly
unexpectedly. one of the most impor-
tant, if not the most important before
the conference. Foreign delegates to
seeing little hope for any great eX-
pansion of our trade and financial re-
lations with Latin America, unless am
pie steamship facilities promptly
provided.
AS one of the results of the pam
American financial conference the Sec
retary of the Treasury already has set
in motion certain agencies in South
and Central America through which it
is hoped to obtain a large amount of
Illuminating information relating to
the problem of ocean transportation
between those countries and the United
States. He has asked each country for
detailed information regarding present
facilities and rates and the needs of
the situation to build up trade between
the United States and Latin America.
This data will be furnished the COM
mission as soon as received for use
in connection with it's investigation.
These questions are:
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OSTEND

Occupying entire block of ocean front and
connected with the famous Boardwalk: in the
popular Chelsea section: capacity. 800: unusually
large, cool rooms. with un"hstr1lcted view OF
ocean from all: every appointment aud comfort:
sea and fresh water in ali baths running water
In rooms: 1900 feet of porches surround the
hotel: the new dining room overlooks the sea :
finest cuisine and white service: orchestra Of
soloists: dancing twice daily: social diversions
magnificent new Palm Lounge. Specal-s2l 90
up weekly. BOOKLET mailed Auto meets trains.
OSTEND Co. owners.
The celebrated RADIUM WATER TREAT
MENT-tonic. reconstructivc and rejuveniant-
has been installed and is administered by the
Hotels residence physician.
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At Mercy of England.

One transcending result of the inves-
tigation, it is suggested, will be the ar
ray of evidence to show the dependence
of this nation for ocean transportation
upon Great Britain. The point Will be
made, indirectly, that should there be
war between the United States and
lGreat Britain the American commerce
would be completely at the mercy of
the enemy and the war would be won
without Il blow.
But it is certain that the lnvesti-
cation, if it gets at the facts, VIII dis
cover the enormous earnings of ship
ping during the present war in Europe.
Norway has indicated a purpose to re-
store her depleted revenues by tax
on the surplus earnings of her ship
owners. The Dacia. formerly a German
vessel, took American registry, ana
carried a cargo abroad in the conf
dence that, if Great Britain confiscat-
ed the ship as German property, she
would pay for the cargo; discovery
that the freight charges on the cargo
would satisfy the owners of the vessel
as compensation for it's loss, II the
contingency arose.
The investigation will be under direct
charge of Adrian Boole, examiner Tor
to whom has been turned over all in
formation in the hands of the Depart
ment of Commerce relating to ocean
transportation and ocean freight rates
Mr. BooIe has conferred with Acting
Secretary Sweet of the Department OF
Commerce; T.. f.. Pratt, chief of the
bureau of foreign and domestic com
merce, and f. c. Chamberlain, commits
sioner OF navigation.
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SUMMER RESORTS.
LEXINGTON

Pacific and Arkansas avcs Grounds with ten
mis- courts adjoin Beach. Only popular
priced hotel where GUESTS may go
from HOUSE to SURF i'm BATHING
ATTIRE without using streets, which
Is prohibited Use of BATH HOUSES and
care of suits FREE. RUNNING WATER
in rooms ORCHESTRA. $50 and up
daily. So to $3.50 weekly. American plan.
WHITE SERVICE. GARAGE. Booklet.
PAUL e. ROSECRANS.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-STORY BRICK
DWELLING, NO. 9l3 3rd STREET SOUTH
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once, Union Trust Co, H and 18th SITS. NV.
eu16-d&dx, ,exSu .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
BELIEVE CONTRACTOR
WAS MURDER VICTIM
Body of j. 3. Beetles, Well-to-dO Cit.
izen of Evansville, Found Near
Home by NewsbOy.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 30-The
body of Joseph b. Beetles, 90 years old,
a well-to-do contractor. was found
near his home early Thursday with "a
bullet wound in his head. The police
are working on a murder theory. y
revolver was found near the body The
theory OF violence is supported By the
absence of powder burns in the wound
and the fact that his clothing was
torn and disarranged.
Beetles was last seen at a lodge
meeting where he paid his dues and
exhibited a large roll of bills. y few
pennies. scattered around the ground,
were the only valuables found on the
body Two stiff hats were found near
the scene of the shooting and the po-
lice think one of them belonged TO the
slayer.
The body was found by Sylvester
Hammerstein, a newsboy, while max
ing his rounds. Beetles, besides being
a contractor was a moving car own
er. and about two months ago he start
ed the first jitney bus in the city. He
was married and had two grown chill
dren.