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The Washington times., 1915-12-10
Oldest Policeman in
Ohio RetireS at IS

MASSILLON. Ohio, Dec. l0-Ohio's
oldest policeman, Michael Elsass
eighty-fve. quit his job today. and thus
ended twenty-one years active service.
he quit because he wants to spend the
remaining years of his life with his
wife. who Is not so we'll as she once
was.
Walking ten miles a day on his beat
kept the veteran preserver of law and
order In good physical condition. Elsass
claims he has walked 66.15o miles since
his sixty-fourth birthday. He thinks
that is pretty good record for man
who started at not far short OF the
three score mark. Mentally. Elsass Is
alert as a man Of forty. He Is a vet
eran and draws pension. lie says he
would like to keep on working, but that
he hasn't a lifetime before him any
more, and wants to be with his wife as
much as possible. His son, H. w. FL
sass. Is director of public service.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
Driver Is PHI led. Under
Overturned Oil Wagon

A 6O0-gallon tank wagon Of the CO.
lumbia Oil Company was overturned in
a collision with a Capital Traction Com
pany car at Seventh and NJ streets
northw est Yesterday George w. Free
the driver Of the oil wagon, was thrown
out and his feet pinned. When the
truck was lifted, however, 1t was found
that he was uninjured. !
Kerosene and easolene flowing from
the wagon in the street caused-much
apprehension. and the street was roped
off until the fumes had blown away,
Captain Doyle. of the Second precinces
taking this precaution against sparks
from smokers or from the car slots.
when the wagon first turned over. a
bucket brigade was formed TO salvage
the leaking oil.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
Robert r. Hunter.

Funeral services for Robert r. Hunter.
aged eighteen. who was drowned at
Culebra Cut. Canal Zone, November Is,
will be held at the residence of his
Grandmother. Mrs. s. +. Riordon. 226
Eighth street southeast. thence to st.
Peters Church. where requiem mass
will be celebrated at y o'clock tomorrow.
The body arrived from Panama yester-
day aboard the steamer Cristobal, and
was accon,panied by his mother, Mrs.
NJ. F.. Tind,e Hunter. and her three
da,iphtcrs.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
Rev. DIR. John Spensley.

Tuneral services for the Pew. Dr. John
Spcnslcy. aged forty-three, president Of
Cardinal Gibbons Memorial Hall. Catho-
lie University. who died last night at
Providence Hospital. will he held at the
university tomorrow at 10 o'clock. In
terment will be made at Albany. y. V.
Dr. Spcnsley was born IN Galena. H.,
in 1872. and entered the Cathoic Church
in 1854. He was several years in the do
cese of Albany. In 1903 he red the
Catholic University, to whose executive
staff he had since been connected.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
First Presents Sent .
BY Santa Claus Girl

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. lo.--AIiss Olive
May Wilson, known as the Santa
Claus girl" today started her first
Christmas presents on their way. New
Mexico IL the destination.
There arc more than 1900 toys to be
distributed before Miss Wilson finishes
her work. All the presents will be
timed to be delivered Just before Christ
mas, those destined for the West and
South being sent first
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
South Dakota Society
Enjoys Feast and Dance

Senator Sterling and Congressman
Johnson and Dillon of South Dakota
we're the speakers last night at a. meet
ING Of the South Dakota Society in the
New Ebbitt. Refreshments were served.
following which there was informal
dancing. w. +. Bancroft presided.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
Robert Herman.

Funeral services for Robert Herman,
WHO died Yesterday In his fifty-scvcnth
year, will be held at the residence. 6s6
Maryla nd avenue northeast. tomorrow
al o'clock.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
Mrs. Susan E. Humphries.

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan +.
Hurnphries. aged eighty-scven, who died
yesterday. will be held at the residence.
4G3 y street southwest. tomorrow ut .
o clock.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
Funerals
Thomas O'Brien.

Funeral services for Thomas CBrien'
who died Wednesday. will be held at
the residence. 2l4 Third street northeast
tomorrow at $50 o'clock. thence to 81.
Joseph's Church. where requiem nign
mass viii ne celebrated. Tnterment Will
be made in Mt. O!ivet Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
GA, R. COMMIT TEE E~.-
HON0RS ". F. GUIDE
Associates on Citizens Body
Give Him Handsome Chest
Of SiIverWare.

William F. Guide chairman Of the
citizens committee that arranged and
directed The forty-ninth annual en-
campr1ent OF HE Grand Army OF the
Republic held here in September. to-
day was presented by his associates
upon that committee with chest of
nat silver at the New Willard Hotel.
Practically all of the more than 100
members who served upon the numcr
GUS subcenr1itttces that handled the de-
tails of the encamnmcnt had assembled
Thomas Grant secretary of the eXecu-
order and introduced Simon Wolf.
Patriotism In Peace.
In presenting tho handsome nahog-
any chest. laden with thiftcen dozen
pieces of silNyrwarc. Mr.. Wolf said:
"rhc highest development of patriot
ism is by no means confined to the
army and navy. There are achieve
mcilts in the walks Of peace that reach
the highest altitude of true civic rtr-
tue and patriotism. II is the work done
by individuals rnselishly, rngrudingly,
and checrfully. on and in behalf OF hui
nantT; nan We are lortInatr, i'm, in ths he, ~,
time. when occasion demanded. such
exhibition of unseiishrcss. coupled with
splendid executive ability and DOW wer to
grasp tho situation. and 10 discharge
tho duties incident thereto. with signal
ability. TIL recent Grand Army reunion
demanded s presiding officer who could
administer the affairs of The reunion,
and We: were most fortunate in having
found in William F.. GUIDE such a
representative as has stamrcd tho city
Of Washington nS tho leading center or
hospitality and good cheer
Mr.. GUIDES Reply.
Mr.. Gudc replied briefly. as follows:
This manifestation brings to me NOT
only pleasure. but happiness. What
| have done to merit your esteem and
good will has been chcerfuily and will
Ingly rendered. not only because 1t
was right, but manifestl,- because It
evidenced on the part of our citizenship
the high regard we entertain tor the
soldiers Of the Union, and also to bring
to the attention of all men that the
Nations Capital is ever ready to give
proof Of that hospitality which brings
the citizens Of our common countr!
into closer kinship.
Tho gift will be trea surcd not only
by me but by those who will live after
| shall have gone to the bourne from
which it. is said no ono ever returned
and 7 am sure that the cXampl" wiz
nc inspiring to others who in the future
may be honorcd as 7 have been by the
confidence OF my fcllow-men.
At the conclusion of the meeting the
members of the committee inspected
the gift and congratulated Mr.. Dude
upon the successful manner IN which
the Grand Army celebration had been
conducted.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
Rather Spiteful.

Mrs. rawford--Ilas she really az
good a memory as she claims?
Mrs. Crabshaw-Only for certain
things. She can remember IL one haH
had n hat made over or a skirt
turned.-Judge.
The Washington times., 1915-12-10
Miss Ettie f, Hoke.

Funeral services for Miss Ettie f.
Hoke, aged eighteen, who died " Wednes-
day, will be held at tho Deal funeral
parlors. S1f II street northeast, tomor-
row at $50 o'clock. Interment will be
made at Walkersvile, Nd.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
England Asks Time to
Send Nezv Blockade Note
Supplementary Document May Be Move in Direction
of Mediation Questions of Maritime
Warfare, as Germany Suggested.


courts furnished the British much ma
teriil for support of their acts III the
pres mt war.
Comment which has appeared In the
American and German press In the last
few DAYS has led to the apprehension
here that false Impressions rs to the
probable character of the next note to
Great Britain are being created. II
was indicated here to-day that those
who indulge expectations that the next
American note to Great Britain Will be
OF the same peremptory character as
the last note to Germany will he dis
appointed
This misunderstanding. Il is believed
here. arises from failure 10 appre'
ciate the Inherent and fundamental diff
ferences between the American contro-
versy with Great Britain and the issue
with Germany. There Is no argument
between the United States and Great
Britain as to the principles and the Law
involved and Great Britain has re-
peatedly asserted her intention of abid'
ing by the law and its principles.
The controversy arose over the fact
that the United States does no, asre.
with Great Britain In her contention
that all her acts have been consistent
with the law. Germany. on the othei
/ hand. does not arrce with the United
/ States that certain ,~inciples are ans
! ought to he binding upon her nor vii
she express an intention uf abiding by
! them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
LEELANAW SINKING RESENTED
Though Not Vital Cnsc, u Ir-
ritRtrs tdministrRtion.

WAsHiSGToN. July 27.-Though com
ple;e reports of the torpedoinC Of the
American ship Leelanaw by German
submarine have not been received at the
State Department. officials are confident
that the case j similar to that of the
William =. Frye,
A. the issue between the two Gov
ernmen.s In the Frye case is over the
Interpretation of provisions of the treaty
of 1928, it is not expected that the Lee
lanaw case will be any more serious
case.
The slgnf ficance of the Lcelanaw incl
dent as an additional source OF irrita-
tiou is fully recognized. 1t is the inten-
tiun Of the Administration to manifest
clearly It's resentment AS the Germans
cont niue 10 accord to American vessel .
treatment which the United States al
ready has declared that IL regards as in
clear violation of the terms OF the treaty
Of 1925.
Consul-General skinner at London
sent the following message to-day in ad-
vance of the complete report expected
when the survivors of the Lcelanaw
reach the American Consulate at Dundee
"Leelanaw crew proceeding to Dun
dee. Captain of torpedoed ship states
, to Consular Agent Kirkwall that he had
ample time to leave his ship before being
nied on. Crew went on board the sub
marine and remained there some time
ships boats being taken in tow about
nifty miles
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
DR.. BObO Takes Presidency AZ
ter Supporters Put Sam
to Flight.
100 PRISONERS SLAIN
Political Offenders shot Dur.
ing Reign Of Terror in
Port au Prince.
Special cdbye D,spo,ch 70 TuE srS.

PoRr Az Prince. Hayti. July 81
President iuillaume sam was over
thrown this morning and Dr. Rosalvo
Bobo. the rebel leader was proclaimed
President OF Hayu this afternoon by
his victorious soldiers.
The outbreak began at 4 o'clock this
morning. Two hours later the sam
government had fed from the Presi-
dental palace, taking refuge in the
French Legation. During the two hours
"A reign of terror existed
Gen. Oscir. Governor Of Port au
Prince. perceiving that the outbreak was
of menacing proportions. ordered that
all political prisoners be killed. The po-
litical prison was swept clean and 100
men were shot to death.
The attacking troops were part of a
regiment that had been dispersed some
time ago by President Sam. Outraged
by their dismissal. they straightway
Joined the Bobo party and conspired to
overthrow the Sam government. The
result was the attack delivered this
morning.
For a time President Sam was able
To hold the palace with the aid of a few
loyal troops. lie soon fled. however. to
the French Legation. whittier hts family
had preceded him. When the palace
defenders threw down their arms and
the inrushing mob discovered that Sam
had fled there was "A dash for tn,
French Legation. where the crowd stooo
outside for some time making threats.
At noon Dr. Bobo marched into the
city and straightway set up a new
government. Later Gen. Oscar VIII,
had ordered the execution of the l6I
political prisoners, was captured an,
shot The success of the rebels was du,
! in great part to the desertion of regi
ment stationed in the capital.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
Of ~ Legal ChnrRrtcr.

The issue with Great Britain is largely
Of Il legal character. The United States
has conceded much Of the British posi-
ton and has admitted that what Is not
conceded is open To debate. The United
States has acquiesced In the British
procedure of referring cases of ships
and cargo seizures to prize courts,
Which Is in itself virtually an admission
that the issues are of justiclab ble
character.
Such il far from the case in the Ger
man controversy. which the United
states has coutended j. matter oi
principle and one affecting human
rights. including the right of life itself,
Whereas the dispute with Great Britain
involves only certain property rights.
There is no weakening of the Ad-
miniStration's determination as eN.
pressed in the note to Germany 10 con
tend firmly for American rights from
whatever quarter violated hut the one
case is likened to a criminal prosecu
ton. while the other might be compared
TO case In equity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
BRYAN LIKE 2 HEADED CALF :
Roosevelt So Terms Hin, In Declin-
Ing Club Luncheon.

SAN DIEGO. Cal. July 27.--Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt to-day catalogued Will
lam Jennings Bryan as an amusement
exhibit along with a two headed calf,
This listing followed a secret Progress
sive caucus held this morning In tho
L. s. Grant Hotel
As the Progressives emerged from
the room George w. Marston stepped up
to Col Roosevelt and extended an In
yitation to luncheon on behalf OF the
San Diego Ad Club,
"And your ad club thinks I have an
hour or two for luncheon too"' smil-
ingly answered Col Roosevelt as he had
already refused an invitation.
But. Colonel. they had Bryan" In
terposed Assemblyman Grant Conard
"Well, II they had Bryan they can't
have me-" retorted the Colonel. Let
them now get two headed calf"
Col. Roosevelt's Jaws snapped as he
sa i'd this,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
Justice Ford Considers the
Question Of Legal Bounds
to His Powers.
PRISONER WRITING \
POSTMORTEM DENIAL
Will Declare He Is SImnOcent
of Murder and Graft
Attacks Whitman.

ALBANY, July Eft was reported
here tonight on excellent authority
that Gov. Whitman had information
TO the effect that Charles Beckers
chances for a new trial were brighten
Ing,
This report is based on "A long dis
tancs telephone conversation Gov.
Whitman had with man in New
York who is connected with the case
in a legal capacity. The Governor de-
clined to comment, on the report.
Although the Governor is disin-
cliaed to discuss the case in any OF its
phase. it was learned that he is dis
posed to do anything Justice Ford may
ask in the way of staying the juds-
ment Of execution until the court has
had ample time to consider the testi-
mony of the witnesses named In
Becker's afiidavits.
1t is fully expected here that Justice
Ford will call these witnesses.
District Attorney Perkins was told
last night of the report current in AL
bsny. He said:
IL know nothing whatever about the
matter. That such a report is cur
rent in Albany is news to me-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
POWDER PROFITS DOUBLED.
-
Hercules Co. Predicts so Per Cent
Earnings on Common stock.

The size of powder company profits
in the first half OF this calendar year
was illustrated yesterday In the report
for the six months ended June 80 OF
the Hercules Powder Company. whose
surplus earnings were more than double
those for the corresponding period OF
1914. This surplus was sl.O66,45 an
increase OF S620.550, which Is equivalent
to an annual rate OF 2e.S3 per cent. on
the common stock. an Increase OF 1896
per cent. on the annual rate as based
on the earnings for the corresponding
six months of the previous year. Gross
receipts were $4,9O6.350. an Increase OF
S924,356.
These results. says the report. are not
representative of the showing that 10
expected for the year. The report says
1--WE estimate that II orders in hand are
satisfactorily executed and there IL no
substantial change. either for better or
for worse. in our blasting explosives
business, the earnings for the full year
should be between so and 55 per cent.
on the common stock outstanding. II
is not possible now to attempt to esti-
mate 1916 earnings, but they should be
materially better than 1915"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
FOREIGN LEGION'S LOSS
IN FRANCE IS HEAVY
Because of Many Casualties
Two Regiments Are Anal
Gamated.

PARIS. July 27.--The rirst and second
regiments of the Foreign Legion have
been amalgamatcd. as the first regiment
had suffered greatly,
Hall of Chicago has been confirmed at
the legion's depot at Lyons, He had
lust arrived at the front from the depot
and was under fire for the rrst time
when he was killed. During the en-
pagemcnt, which occurred on June l6,
he handled mitrailleuse under exceed
ingly heavy FIRE
Private Kelly, another American with
the Foreign Legion. is recorded AT the
depot AT Lyons as missing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
RECEIVER IS TO RUN
CITY OF NASHVILLE
Mayor. Commissioners and
Treasurer Are Also Ousted
by the Court.
S2,OOO.OOO LOOT CHARGED
Cabal Was Alleged by Comp
troller-SecOnd Expert
cncc Of Town.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. July e7.-The
long fight Of Comptroller Burns to place
this city In the hands OF a receiver was
won to-day 1t will he the second time
that Nashville has been In receivers
hands and IL Is the elimination q
series OF sensations involving charges OF
fraud. misappropriation OF city funds
and the stoppage Of municipal improve
ments
Chancellor Allison appointed Clerk
and Master Vaughn az the city's re-
ceiver and almost simultaneously Cir
cult Court Judge Matthews. "A classmate
Of President Wilson. signed an order
suspending Mayor Howse. City Commits
sioners Elliott and Andrews and Treas
urer Myers. The suspension was au-
thorized under the custer act recently
enacted by the Legislature.
The receivership fight was prosecuted
by Harry s. Stokes. retained by City
Comptroller Miles Burns. after an at
tempt by the Mayor and City Commits
sion to remove Burns from office.
The receivership will become effective
OF Friday morning. Back in the carpe
bag days a receiver was appointed and
IL is said. he enjoyed the distinction o
being the hrst receiver in the world 4
take over the management of munic!
palIty. Chancellor Allison said that h.
would permit writ OF superseded
should such action be thought advisable
by the defendants
The custer action was the first OF IL
kind under the Tennessee act. which wa
! fashioned after the Kansas law. Cnde
II the officials named as defendants wer
out from the beginning without havln
their day in court. and ten minutes afte
the Judge signed the order the office
OF the Mayor and the suspended official
were closed and the keys were in IN
custody of the court.
Receiver Vaughn will have entir
charge OF the affairs Of the city ana @
all its property. He Will have executiv
control and power to discharge all head
OF departments and carry out all cor
tracts that are not attacked by III
sweeping investigation now under way.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
HENRY JAMES IS NOW
SUBJECT OF ENGLAND
American Writer Takes Oath
Of Allegiance and Gives
His Reasons.
Special Cdbie Despdfch TO TIE SrS.

LONDON. July 27.-Henry James. the
American novelist took the oath OF
allegiance to Great Britain to-day and
became British subject.
In his petition seeking naturalization
he said he wished to become a citizen
because he has lived and worked in Eng
land for the best part OF forty years.
because OF his attachment for the coun-
try and his sympathy with its people,
because of the long friendships and as
sociations and interests he has formed
here and finally because he holds prop
erty IN England.
"All these things" he said have
brought to head my desire 10 throw
my moral weight and personal alle-
glance for whatever they may be worth
into the scale OF the nations present
and future fortunes"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
MORE PoCROMs IN RUSSIA,
THIS AERoPLANE INVISIBLE.
German Chez emical said to Make II
Almost Transparent.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE Sen.
LONDON. July 27.-Germany has new
aeropiane which is practically invisible
at 5000 feet and quite invisible at the
height OF 5000 feet to the naked eye.
according to an article In the Cologne
Gdsette Just received here.
The invisibiiity. It is said, is obtained
by covering the planes OF the Taubes
with "cellon" instead OF the usual can.
vas. "Cellon" is explained to be the in
vention OF n German engineer named
knaubeL II is a chemical combination
OF ceilulose and acetic acid which makes
1t exceedingly tough. transparent, pliable
and non.inflammable. The new machines
are already in use, 1t Is said.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
WILSON HAS A HEADACHE.
President spends Forenoon In he'd.
Motors In Afternoon.

CORNISH. n. H., July 27.-President
Wilson suffered from "A headache this
morning and spent the larger part of
the forenoon In bed.
In the afternoon he dictated nearly a
score OF letters and then went motoring
with his daughter, Miss Margaret VIII
son, and Mrs Norman Gait of Washing
ton, a house guest at Harlakenden.
Tomorrow afternoon he will attend
the Informal tea to be given to mem-
bsrs Of the artists colony at Cornish
by his daughter. Miss Margaret Wilson.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28

WASHINGTON, July 27.-rhe British
Government Informed the state Depart
ment to-day that 1t will send another
note. supplementary to the one received
mere yesterday. IN regard to the protest
against Interference with American
trade.
This new communication will further
delay the second protest of the United
States
Ia informing this Government OF his
intention to send "a further note, Sir
Edward Grey requested that publication
of the note received Yesterday be de-
la!eI until the second note is received.
He indicated that the supplementary
communication would be handed TO AM
bassador Page at London within a
week
The State Department will observe
the wish OF the British Government and
the first note will not he published to-
morrow morning, as was first planned.
While the British Minister did not
indicate In any way the contents or ma
ture of the supplementary communica-
tion which his Government desires to
have considered with the one received
yesterday, the expectation here is that
1t will prove to be merely an extension
OF the arguments III the first note.
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While officials here are not prepared
to concede what the British contend in
their atiemW TO Justify legally the
policy by which trade with Germany
via neutral countries is being cut Off, It
is Acknowledged that the British argu-
m,uts will be difficult for the United
States TO meet
Since the controversy with Great
Britain first arose the legal officers of
the state Department have been keeuly
aware of the fact that the record OF tn"
United states Government AS a bellig-
crent and the decisions Of American
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-28
JoFFRE's COUSIN TO ACT HERE
Manager Of French Theatre Hopes
to Get Players Services.
S,,c;ay Cab,e Despatch 10 Tur S.

PARIS, July 27.--Lucien Bonheur OF
,ho French Theatre. New York, informed
the correspondent Of THE sun to-day
that he hopes to obtain the services o.
NJ Joffre OF the Theatre du Vaudeville
a cousin Of the French feneraliSsimo.
for the autumn season in New YORK
Under Secretary of f'ine Arts Dalim"r
hopes to allow NJ Bonheur the serviceH
os several members of the company of
tho Comedie Franchise for three or four
weeks in November
NJ. Bonheur Is negotiating to produce
Pierre Fronda,e's dramatizatiOn of
Maurice Barres's book "Colette Bau-
doche" and has already obtained Jacques
Richepin's play "Lovr and War;" which
is yet to be seen In Paris.