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The Washington times., 1915-10-25
Realty Transfers

d street southeast, between Sixteenth and
Seventeenth streets-Robert L. Barnes ct
ux to Charles J. Happier. lot l0l, square
1859, SO; stamps, 30 cents.
Congress Heights-Edward A. Beckman to
Robson DeS. Brown. lot 10. block 9. SIS
Linwood Heights-James l.. Lee ct ux. TO
Robinson White. lot g block 3. SO
Seventeenth and A streets southeast-Louis
NJ. Stolp ct ux. to Pearl 7. Pulliam. lot
"a square 1906. $40.
III Fifth street northwest. 3l6 Thirteen-and-
half street northwest; 452 NJ street northwest
1881 to 1885 New Jersey avenue northwest
1921 and 1925 New Jersey avenue northwest,
and 1897 Ninth street northwest-Hermine
Kern to Edward Charles E, and Alice J..
Kern, all interest in lot TO- square BIS: lot
9, square bls; parts lot 10, square l57; part
lot l6, square 5l4; lots IL, l6, and part lots
II and II. square 500; part original lots
and ., square 40l, s., 900.
The Washington times., 1915-10-25

large wealth. and therefore n large basis
Tor taxation; and also that the people
OF other national capitals have the same
proportionate representation In the ma
tional legislatures, and therefore tho
same proportionatc voice In the taxa
ton ard appropriations for the national
capitals as the people OF the rest OF
their countries.
I'VE point out that there is nothing
IN the half-and-half plan Affecting the
appropriation by the National Govern.
ment OF It's own money for national
buildings or memorials or other nation
+ The SO'sSss Assessor IN te' ,Ps P' ps, Hi csnmSls
the value OF the Government buildings
and the Washington Monument In the
District at S140.564O75, which probably
represents the greater part Of the ex.
penditure here for national objects. and
appropriations Of a similar character
are to be expected regardless OF tho
national contributions to municipal cx-
penses.
Pride In Capital.
I'VE express the belief. both as to
municipal and national objects. that
the intelligent. patriotic people OF tho
country expect and desire that the Ma
tional Government shall deal literally
with the National Capital. We believe
that they want It to be worthy Of the
republic. and would not tolerate any
known deficiency in its facilities or
services which render II inferior In that
respect In the eyes Of the country and
Of the world.
THE interest and pride Of the coun-
try in Its Capital was notably shown AZ
the celebration OF the centenary OF the
National Capital on December IL, lSO.
when twenty-five States were repre-
sented by their governors and oil the
states by their Senators and Congress-
men as well as the President Of the
United States. and when the public ad-
dresses ut the White House and the
Capitol reflected that interest and pride.
The most recent exhibition of II was
last month mt the meeting OF the Ma
uonal Encampment Of the Grand Army
OF the Republic celebrating the ffitieth
anniversary OF the grand review at the
close OF the civil war. The President
OF the United States told the veterans
and their friends that they needed no
welcome to Washington. because It was
their own Capital city. They showed
their appreciation OF this sentiment and
also Of the marvellous transformation OF
the city since 1855, whioh was well de-
picted to them in tho address OF the
president OF the Board Of Commission
ers OF the District.
Apparently they had no other feeltns
than that of satisfaction with what hat
been done to improve their Capital City
and no other desire than to see III
progress continue and Increase. We be
lleve that this continued progress !,
possible only under q definite. fxed
States to the expenses Of the Govern
mcnt Of the District Of Columbia. which
should be not less than one-half. as a
present.
The Washington times., 1915-10-25
TEN WAR BLESSINGS
SEEN BY DR.. EATON

NEW YORK. Oct. 3-Asserting that
the war in Europe is the greatest bless
Ing the world has received since the
Reformation" the Rev. DR.. Charles A.
Eaton Yesterday told his copgregation In
the Madison Avenue Baptist Church
that II is a blessing for these ten rea-
sons:
First. because It has demonstrated In
an unanswerable way that our civiliza-
ton is based on lies.
Second. because II has freed Russia
from drink and has given her. the most
spiritual OF nations. a chance to develop
her soulfulness free from the tyranny
under which she has labored.
Third. because 1t has benefited France.
whose people we have been accustomed
to regard as cynics. sensualists. and
thrifty materialists-beautif clever
but without soul.
Fourth. because 1t has permitted Italy
Fifth. because it has given England
hundreds Of years of life.
Brings Ideals To America.
Sixth. because It has brought out the
fact that hitherto America has been
considered a trough. with everybody a
glorified hog. trying to get as near as
possible" and has shown that riches
and strength alone do not! make ma
tion thus giving the opportunity OF ac'
quiring ideals, Of which until a veal
ago We possessed none.
Seventh, because 1t has united the
people OF Canada, whose inner live:
before the declaration of hostilities were
beginning to show divergent tenden
cies OF thought and sympathy.
Eighth, because II will destroy for
ever the domination OF the traffic II
strong drink. against which more ha.
been gained In the past year than eve
before In the history OF, mankind.
Ninth. because 1t will establish dem
Tenth. because 1t will destroy mill
tarism.
War Itself Not a Blessing.
DR.. Eaton emphasized that he did no
believe war itself to be a blessing.
II am not" he said. "a believer II
war. believe in peace. War is I
! relic of barbarism and is on a par will
| q dog fight or bull fight or snak
| fight. Its wickedness and wastefulness
| its failure to settle any thing, seem L
me self-evident.
but I do not subscribe to the doc
! trine that there never was good wa
nor a bad peace. The American Revo
| luton was n good war. For the Colonie
| to have made peace on the terms o
| tyranny would have been a world-wid
| calamity There are times when II
better to fight than to remain in iS
| noble and selfish ease
The Washington times., 1915-10-25

Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and
enjoy the incest. gentlest liver and bowel
cleansing you ever experienced. Cas-
your thirty feet Of bowels without grip
ing. You will wake up feeling grand.
Your head will be clear. breath right,
tongue clean, stomach sweet, eyes
bright step elastic and complexion
rosy-they'rc wonderful. Get l0-cent
box now at any drug store. Mothers
can safely give whole Cascaret to
children any time when cross. feverish.
bilious, tongue coated or constipated-
thv are harmlrss.-Adyt.
The Washington times., 1915-10-25
Two Hotel Managers Quit
Rather Than Face Bombs

LONDON, Sept. % (by maiD-Rather
than face Zeppelin bombs two of the
best known German hotel managers In
Europe allowed themselves to he in
termed as enemy aliens on the Isle Of
Man.
They are Herr Theodore Kreil. Ritz,
and Herr Jacques Kraemer Carlton,
both OF whom as aliens are past the age
for the kaiser's military service.
The Washington times., 1915-10-25
Goritz Captured by
Italians, Rumor in Rome

LONDON. Oct. 25.-Confirmation Of
unofficial reports that the Italians
have captured Cora, from the Aus
trians are eagerly awaited here today.
The same report has been current be-
fore.
Rome messages said the government
refused to give out an official state
ment until certain that all italian gains
on the Austrian front were permanent.
The Washington times., 1915-10-25
Russian Forces Push
Forward in COurland

LONDON. Oct. 25.-The Russian
forces. which landed on the northern
coast Of Courland. proved stronger and
more numerous than the Germans sup
posed and they have been pushing for
to advices received from Copenhagen.
The Germans are reported to have re-
tired from several important points.
The Washington times., 1915-10-25
Venizelos Warned That
Exile May Be Ordered

LONDON. Oct. cs.-The rumor II cur
rent that the Hellenic government.
which Is permitting Bulga rian reservists
to return 20 their homes through Greece.
has warned NJ. Venizelos that he must
cease his relations with the entente
powers or be expelled.
The Washington times., 1915-10-25
German Night Attack
Fails Near SOuchez

LONDON. Oct, ga German attack
on the French positions In the wood of
Givenchy and near FIill 140-the eighth
in five DAYS made In the Souchez region
was decisively repulsed last night Ar
t!llery duels We're almost continuous to-
dav to the south of the Somme. and in
Champagne and Lorraine the French
batteries leveled some German trenches.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Shanghai a Refuge
For Chinese Crooks

Correspondent OF the Associated Press.)
SHANGHAI, Dec. 10.-China's appeal to
the foreign powers to preserve peace In
portion of the republic beyond Chinese
Jurisdiction Is somewhat justified by con-
ditions In Shanghai. This city Is a refuge
for criminals and outlaws from various
parts OF China and many of them are
desperate enough TO undertake any Grim
inal commission. The municipal jail con-
tained more than 100 convicts late I'm
September, record for this season. Chi
nese crooks enjoy life in the Shanghai
Jail Il affords a pleasant home in win
ter. and offers better food than Chinese
coolies are accustomed TO.
There Is considerable agitation here for
the restoration OF flogging in an effort
TO discourage loafers from seeking Jail
sentences. No other part OF China IL as
lenient 70 criminals as Shanghai. Under
Chinese law they are flogged for small
offenses and executed for serious ones
Here in Shanghai jail sentences and com
Portable lodging make law breaking very
attractive. Recently there have been
many cases OF Chinese actually assault
ing policemen for the sole purpose OF
getting locked up during the winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
FORD EXPEDITION
FAILS BY REASON
OF VAGUE PLANS
Mrs. Inez Milhollsnd Boisevain
Tells Delegates Control Was Left
to Only Few Specially Sc
leoted Persons.
HIT AND MISS SYSTEM IS BAD
Members of Party Divided and
Many of Them Put in Time
Sightseeing.
NOTED sUFFRAGETTE DEPARTS

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 26-Mrs. In
ez Milholland Boisevain of New
York, who withdrew from the Ford
peace expedition Saturday presented
at a public meeting Of the delegates
today long statement Of her
reasons for doing so and for be-
lieving the project was doomed to
failure.
The undemocratic method en-
ploJed by the managers of the expe-
dition is repugnant to my princi-
ples,' she said. Instead of all the
members formulating plans, the
work has been confined to a few
specially selected persons. When
the party embarked on the Oscar Ii,
took It for granted that the rather
vague opinion of the body of defe-
gates would be hammered into eff
fectiye shape by group action and
constructive thinking throughout
the voyage.
IAN organization was not formed until
lnItt udgH ONloit tnG tilu "a NAS NogdbNs
TO that fact / trace all misunderstand-
ings. dissensions. mistakes in policy, in
efficiency and inability to got the idea
Fof a mediating peace congress in COM
prehensive shape before the public.
Only Private Discussions.
'"rhe organization when finally formed.
was abortive. The Scandinavian public.
which expected clear thinking and defi-
mite program were skeptical about the
serious mindedness of the delegates. At
the meetings the discussions have been
purely private, with the result of i'll feel
ing, suspicion and condemnation. For
the reasons stated. am unable to con-
tinue with the party
CASTOR Plaintiff, the personal repre-
sentative of MIR. Ford, requested Mrs
Boisevain to remain with the expedi-
tion. but without avail.
Since the departure OF the expedition
from New York three weeks ago. M
meetings have been held at which peace
plans were dise, ,ssede Most of the dis.
cussions have taken place around thu
dinner tables at the hotels Between
meals, the delegates went sightseeing
Mr.. Ford's leaving the party on account
of sickness last week. is regarded as q
serious handicap.
Want to Reach Hague.
Rev. Charles +. Aked of San Francisco
and Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver have
explained that it was imperative that thu
expedition should proceed to The Hague
to carry out the original plan as far a.
possible. This will result In the for
nation of permanent committee to si
at The Hague to adopt ways and means
The committee is to consist Of a small
number Of persons from each Of the neu'
n trail countries.
Cannot Cross Germany.
Information has been received that 1
win be impossible to go to The Hagu'
through Germany. Hence this will neces
state the chartering of a steamer from
Denmark and proceeding to The Hagu'
by sea. The peace sessions will END
about January Z. when most of the mem
bers of the party will return to thu
United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
MRS. lNEz STAPLES DIES
OF GAS ASPHYXlATI0N

Mrs. Inez Staples. aged 40 years was
found dead In her room at 2Oo0 Harvey
Street. Sunday morning as the result OF
gas asphyxiation. The body was dis
covered by Isabel Hoffman, cousin Of
the dead woman, who lived at the above
address. Miss Hoffman had been TO the
home OF her parents IN Council Bluffs
and upon returning smelled gas coming
from the room.
Investigation revealed the body OF the
dead woman, and three gas Jets turned
ON. A note dated Nov. l6. 1914" giving
instructions as to what should be done
with her body and personal effects. was
found on the bureau.
Worry over the death OF her husband
A j. Staples who died Feb. II after a
long illness. and worry over her own poor
health is believed to have caused her 20
take her own life. She Is survived by
two brothers. Edward and Ralph Nc
Nair. and one sister. Mrs. Tom MarmOn
Of Cheyenne. Wyo. An inquest will be
held. Miss Hoffman was partially ovqr-
come by the gas In her cousins room
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Theatrical Promoter
Dead of Pneumonia

BERKELEY. Cal, Dec. $.-William
ID. Mann, railroad man and theatrical
promoter. died here yesterday Of pneu-
monia. He was So years old.
Mann entered the railroad field during
"Comstock days" when he was station
agent at Virginia City, New, then a
bonanza boom camp. In the early sos
he went to Aenver. Colo, to represent
the Rock Island railroal and later was
general passenger agent OF that line at
Topeka, Kan.
In 1890 he became identified with the
theatrical world in Nv York as man.
ager OF the Herald Square theater. He
was married in Paris. France. to Mar.
guerita sylvia, the opera singer.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
AWARDS IN HARRISON
COUNTY CORN CONTEST

LOGAN. Ia. Dec. 26.-(speeial.) )-Ac-
cording to information received by DR..
M. A. Humphrey, county acre corn leader
In Harrison county, the gold watch Of
fered by Louis A. Wilson. live stock
salesman at Logan. win go to Fred Fore
man at Missouri Valley. and the so gold
piece offered by the county officials for
best quality without reference 70 yield
will go 10 Ray MahOney OF Mondamin In
the county prize contest. Local prizes will
be awarded as follows;
Woodbine-Glenn Lewis. first Leslie
Davis, second.
Logan-Clyde Tuttle. first, tl5; Edward
Missouri valley-Howard Jones. flrsti
Roy Chambers. second
ModaIe-Willie Locking. mat
Northumberland Wallace. firBts Bert
Gammet. second
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
WILSON'S DRIVEN BY
RAIN FROM LINKS
President and Wife Drenched by
Storm Before They Are Able
to Reach Hotel.
EXECUTIVE CATCHES A COLD

HOT SPRINGS, Va, Dec. &C.
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson
were driven from the golf links here
yesterday by heavy rainstorm which
broke suddenly and drenched both
Of them before they could reach
their hotel a mile away. Despite
the cold mountain air. however. It
wag said at the hotel tonight that
neither had suffered any serious
effects, though the president caught
a slight cold.
With secret service guards acting as
caddies, the couple had just started
around the links when the first rain
drops fell. They Immediately turned
back for the hotel and as the storm
became heavier the president removed
his coat and threw It about Mrs. Will
sons shoulders. Even this did not save
her from thorough drencning.
Eat Christmas Dinner.
This evening the president and Mrs.
Wilson ate Virginia Christmas din
ner in their private suite. turkey
roasted in southern style, was served
with other favorite dishes prepared
especially for the couple. On the table
was a small Christmas tree.
More than fifty Christmas gifts. sent
by relatives, members of the presidents
family and close friends. were delivered
at the presidential suite today. A large
bouquet including a cluster of roses
and some orchids. Mrs. Wilson's favor
ite flower. came from the White House
conservatories. There also were hun
dreds OF messages of Christmas greet
ings and congratulations.
Acknowledges Gifts.
Prior to the trip to the golf links the
couple did not leave their suite during
the day. plans for a motor ride during
the afternoon having been abandoned
because of the storm. They spent sew
eral hours writing acknowledgements OF
gifts and Christmas messages.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
STEPHENS STEERS
A MIDDLE COURSE
Nebraska Congressman Says Paid
Preparedness Propaganda is
Frightening Nation
WOULD MUzzLE FEW ADMIRALs
lFrom a stnff Corresrondentl

tFrom a staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-(Spe-
cial) Representative Dan stephens
whose position on preparedness has
been the subject OF some specula-
tion. this evening gave out a general
statement OF some Of the features
he will support when the subject
OF military preparedness comes be-
fore congress.
MIR. stephens said The presi-
dent has taken the middle ground
and on the side OF conservatism as
between the small navy men and
the mi!itarysts. lie has no doubt
been compelled by the circumstances
to take this advanced position as
compared with his former attitude
in order to prevent the millitarists
from forcing their program upon
congress. The country has been mis-
led by the paid preparedness propo-
ganda into believing that the nation
has no defense worth mentioning
against the attacks OF foreign foe.
Coast DefeRscs Good.
"The people have been led to believe
! that nothing Ia being done 10 increase
( the strngth OF our army navy and coast
! defenses
Nothing could be farther from the
truth than this. Coast defense experts
claim that our coast defenses are the
best In the world. l am convinced that
these claims are correct and when We
round out our fleet with more submarines
and air craft and plenty OF ammunition
We are doing well enough"
ITO the battle fleet" said the Fremon
congressman, II would add a great mer
chant marine, government owned, as AT
auxiliary TO the navy In time OF war. I
would give the navy an air OF usefulness
that It does not possess now and woul'
serve commerce and steady freight rates
In time OF war II would be tremendous
asset
81 would take all profit out OF war by
building ali war craft In government
yards. and manufacturing oil arms and
ammunition In government arsenal.
Il would repeat the war stamp tax and
in lieu thereof raise the graduated taS
rate on incomes without lowering the
exemptions, Let these with great In
comes pay rate sufficient together
with an inheritance tax. to pay for thu
Increased cost defense.
Then I would muzzle fighting adniral
and cocky diplomats who are thrille'
with the sheen Of great power in thei
Q hands.
n No admiral or diplomat should issu
Y demands that might lead to war upo
representatives OF other governments un
; till he has orders to do so from congress
II would get rid of the Phllippln,
islands at the very earliest possible con
sistent with honor and the needs OF thu
natives. These possessions are n stand
ing menace TO our peace and welfare
! They impoverished and ruined Spain an
have cost us TO date million OF dollar
In one form and another.
Have we lost our sense of proportion
and are we drifting back into barbarisn
from which we Gamer Let US hope not
and let us hope that we may calmly fac
! bleeding world again 10 establish IN tn
|, world a sane and wholesome course 70
nations to pursue"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Col. Welsh Orders
Up Cold Wave Flag

A cold wave swooped down on Omaha
and vicinity beginning Sunday afternoon.
and within a short time a big drop in
temperature was felt.
Colonel Welsh. forecaster OF the
weather bureau. ordered the cold wave
flag holsted at noon. and issued the
accompanying prediction Of strong north
erly winds. with probably snow and a
drop OF Is to 30 degrees within "a to IS
hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Postal Service Has
Doubled in IL Years

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26-rhe postal
service has doubled In the last twelve
years and during the last fiscal year
audited transactions reached the s2.000.-
900. 900 mark for the first time. according
10 the annual report OF Charles A. Kram.
auditor for the Postoffice department,
made public tonight Sales OF stamps.
postal cards and stamped envelopes. the
great source OF income, netted S25s O00. 900
for the year About soOOOOO.OOO was paid
out IN salaries.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Council May Have
To Cut to Keep
Within the Limit

Members Of the Recreation board de-
cided to ask for $4,000 for 1915 when the
city council makes up the new budget
within the next two weeks.
There is every Indication that the ooun-
ell viii have TO do some shaving off on
the estimates OF the various city de-
partments In order TO stay within the
maximum total general city fund as
provided by the city charter.
Every department Is asking for a goodly
allowance and the annual budget melee
will soon be on.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Acknowledges Gifts.
Turks Await Reports
On Woes of Armenia

ROME. Dec. 25.-while reports con-
tinue to be received here Of the suffer-
ings OF the Armenisns the representa-
ton made by Monsignor Dolcl. apostolic
delegate at constantinople to the Turkish
government so far have not produced
the desired effect. The Ottoman officials
have replied that investigations have
bean ordered and they are waiting for
reports from those entrusted with the
inquiry.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Purian Begins Work
On the Second Note

BERLIN. Dec. 2s.-(By Wireless to Say
Vile. n. Y)-The Vienna Nett says the
Overseas News Agency. announces that
Baron Burian has already begun work
upon the answer to the second American
note on the Ancona and that the Austrian
reply will be handed during the next few
days to the American ambassador at
Vienna"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Kaiser's Condition
Is Exciting Alarm

LONDON. Dec. B.-Aiarming rumors
probably OF an exaggerated nature. are
being circulated in Switzerland today con-
cerning Emperor Williams illness. ac-
cording to the Zurich correspondent Of
the Exchange Telegraph Co. The dumors
state says the correspondent that the
emperors condition is causing profound
anxiety in Berlin.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
v. 3. CALDWELL'S CONDITION
is STILL VERY SERIOUS

It is reported that Victor B. Caldwell.
president Of the United States National
Bank. who Is III at his home. SO South
Twentieth street, with asthma and
disease. is reported to be hold
Ing his own, although his condition ID
very serious.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Entente Allies
Win in Persia;
Form Cabinet

LONDON. Dec 26.-"The Persian
cabinet has fallen says the Teheran
correspondent of Reuters Telegram COM
pany. prince Firman Firma has been
nominated premier by the Shah. This Is
considered a great diplomatic victory for
the entente allies
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
Ask Closer ReIatIoaE.

BERLIN, Dec. 26-(By Wireless. 1.-THE
professors OF the Austrian universities.
according TO the Overseas News Agency.
have signed a manifesto asking the gov
ernment 20 establish after the war. per
manent and close commercial relations
with Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27
The Weather

For Nebraska-Unsettled; much colder.
TemPeFature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27

Comparative Local Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-27

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