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The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
GERMAN memo,
REACTS ON SELF
Storm of Hostile Criticism in
u. S. Defeated Kaiser
Purpose.
BLOCKS POLITICAL COUP
Widespread Resentment Over Bern
storff's Sharp Note the Real Reply
to Attack on Neutrality of U. S.

That the Bernstorh memorandum has
ended, instead of starting a disagreeable
discussion Of the neutrality Of the United
States government in, connection with
the expectation of arms to the allies, is
the belief OF administration officials.
The administration's official silence on
the German note of three weeks ago has
been based on the theory that time alone
would accomplish a good deal from the
viewpoint of this government. This pro.
cedure is now regarded as having been
justified by developments. 1t is believed
that the overwhelming censure with
which the Bernstorf communication was
received by the American press has had
the effect of putting an end to what is
believed to have been intended at the
beginning of a general propaganda OF
reflection upon the sincerity OF the Amer
ican governments policy. 1t is believed
that the expression of American opinion
on the subject was made SO pronounced
as result of the publication of the
Bernstorn memorandum that 1t will be
difficult for any German influences ever
to revive a general discussion Of the sub
ject.
Less Dangerous Now.
From the first the administration
has viewed the incident as most
grave one because Of its possibilities.
Consequently, 1t was determined that
there should be no hasty or precipi-
tate action. 1t is felt the lapse of
time since the publication of the note
has not only clearly indicated how the
country views the matter. but has
made it much less dangerous for the
United States to act in the situation.
1t is likely, however, that the reply
Of the United States will be delayed
some time further.
That the German Ambassador, gov
ernment. and people are absolutely
sincere in believing the United States
government is not giving them a
square deal is the belief of officials
here. Whatever may have been in the
minds of those responsible for the
memora ndum and its publication as to
probable effect on public opinion in
this country and possible political re-
action, it is conceded that their con-
victions on the subject. as far as the
American policy goes. are honest.
There is reason to believe the German
government is we'll convinced that the
policy OF the United States Is to keep
out of trouble at this time. even to the
extent Of sacrificing what in other times
might be regarded as vital interests.
Consequently, it is understood that the
Berlin government has not the slightest
expectation of securing any change in
the methods of Washington. but will rest
content with registering. in terms not
altogether pleasant. its disapproval of
the course of the United States.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
District Courts

William Berens, who died April IS. lef,
his interest and stock in the Charles
Schneider Baking Company. Of this city
to his sons, William Berens and Henry
J. Berens, according to a will dated No
vember II, 1914, and filed for probate
yesterday. Premises 1884, 1874 1-2, and
1916 Fifth street northwest are left in
trust to a son. John II. Berens. At his
death the property goes to his daughter.
Margaret. Premises 427 I street north
west are left in trust for three grand
children of the deceased, Mildred, Dor
othy. and Bertha Berens. children OF
Frank Berens. The rest Of the estate
is left to the widow. Barbara Berens.
and after her death it will be divided
among the grandchildren. william and
Henry ]. Berens are named executors.
The will of Regina Auth who died
April g. was filed for probate yesterday.
Elizabeth McQueeney and Regina Higdon
are named executrices.
William r. Mcdonnell, who died March
IS. leaves all of his estate to his wife.
Julia T. Mcdonnell, and names her ex-
ecutrix, in will dated April 3, 1914, and
filed for probate yesterday.
Marion Z. Mulvey yesterday entered
suit in the District Supreme Court for
limited divorce and alimony against
Daniel T. Mulvey. The wife accuses the
husband of a love for liquor and failure
to provide for her, though she says he
earns 800 a month as salesman. She is
represented by Attorney Alfred d. Smith
Garwin c. Balm, a Census Office clerk,
yesterday was ordered to furnish $500
bond not to leave Washington until the
suit os his wife, Francis Balm, for main
tenance is settled. Mrs. Bain charges
Balm with nonsupport. cruelty and deser-
ton. The wife is represented by Attor-
neys Topper and Gusack
. The children of Robert Portner. who
died May Is, 1905, leaving a large estate.
have filed suit against the American
Security and Trust Company. executor
and trustee. in the District Supreme
Court. petitionins the court to construe
certain provisions of the will. The petit
TONERS are represented by Attorneys
Hoehlng, Peele 6 Ogilby
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
JITNEY SERVICE ASSURED.
Bulkley Says 1t Will BE Submitte,
to Popular Test,

The jitney bus is assured. so far as
Washington is concerned" declared
Barry Buckley. president OF the Jutney
Bus Company. in a statment made last
night for the benefit Of certain skep-
tics"
I'VE propose to submit the jitney bus
to a popular test" said Mr. Bulkley.
'and, If the public's version is favor
able. transportation facilities will be af-
forded to all section of the city where
such convenience in unknown.
1t would be manifestly improper for
me to make public what routes we will
take until We ascertain what restrictions
will be placed upon us. We will not per-
init owners of private vehicles to operate
with us. Our cars. made on special de-
sibn. attractive, durable. and comfor-
table should be on the streets not later
than May g.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
purely personal

George w. White. president of the Ma
tional Metropolitan Bank, has been Sc
Iected by the District Bankers Associa-
ton to represent II at the annual conven-
ton of the American Bankers Associa-
ton, to be held at Seattle in September.
Mrs. Helena Hill Weed. daughter of
Representative +. J. Hill. of Connecticut,
will return to Washington soon to as
sumo charge of the research bureau or
the Congressional Union for Woman Sut-
frage.
Maj. H. e. Magoon. superintendent Of
Arlington National Cemetery and one of
the oldest members Of The Department OF
the Potomacs G. A. r.. has returned to
Lee Mansion. Arlington. after spending
two months in Georgetown Hospital,
where he underwent an operation.
Roger W. Polk has been appointed as
sistant clerk in the valuation bureau.
Public Utilities Commission, and Charles
f. Morley and James V. Smith have been
added to the accounting force.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
ARGUE STREET RAILWAY CASE.
Milwaukee Company Doesn't Want
State to Dictate Ticket Prfces.

Stdte 10 D1ctate fcket Br1Cea.
The Supreme Court heard arguments
yesterday in an interesting case aris-
ing in Milwaukee, involving the valid
ity of the order of the State Railroad
Commission directing the Milwaukee
Electric Railway and Light Company.
which operates the street railways of
Milwaukee. to sell tickets at commuta-
tion rates. The electric company is re-
sisting the order on the ground that it
impairs the obligations of the contract
between the City of Milwaukee and the
company by which the street car COM
pany received it's charter. and which
provided that the street railway might
charge certain fares.
In the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the
order of the railway commission order
ing reduced fares was upheld. The
State advances the argument that the
city had no authority to grant a fran
chise to the utilities company that
amounted to an abrogation OF the
States power to regulate fares and
charges. That the company should
have known that a charter Iranted
upon such condition was invalid SO far
as power to enforce the condition was
involved.
Walter Drew. assistant attorney gem
eral for the State of Wisconsin. ap-
peared yesterday for the State and
Henry H. Pierce. of New York. argued
for the electric company.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
EIks' Ladies Inaugurate Season

The Ladies' Tuesday Evening Club
composed of the relatives and friends
of members of Washington Lodge. No
Is, B. P o. E., was inaugurated last
night with a card party and dance al
the Elks' Club. 91s H street northwest
The club was organized under the di-
rection OF William l. Evans.
From until 10 o'clock was devoted
to Ave hundred" and euchre. Dancing
followed.
During the summer months the club
will give a series of entertainments or
the roof garden of the club. OFFICERS OF
the club are Miss Carrie Wood. presi-
dent; Miss Sadie Gompers. secretary
and Mrs. John Wood. treasurer. Nearly
300 were prese mt last night.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
Shortens Auto Route to Frisco.

Action taken by the Secretary Of the
Interior will result in shortening the
automobile route to the Pacific Coast.
The Secretary has accepted title. in
behalf of the United States. to the
old Tioga road. which runs from the
Mono Lake section of the east slope
of the Sierra Nevadas straight across
Yosemite National Park to the village
of Sequoia. or Crockers. Cal, where 1t
connects with State roads leading west
to San Francisco Instructions have
been issued to repair the road so that
early in July it will be available to
west-bound motorists as a short cut
to the Yosemite Valley and the Pan
anna a-Pacific Exposition by way Of the
Nevada gold fields.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
. WHEAT KING TO BE UMPIRE.
Philadelphia and Washinxton So
ciety Men to Play for Charity.

Joseph Letter will step down from his
throne as king OF the wheat pit May %
and umpire the baseball game between
teams made up of society men Of Phila-
delphia and Washington. which is to be
played at the Washington American
League Park that day for the benefit OF
Providence Hospital. of this city
While Mr.. Letter has had no expert
ence as an arbiter of the great Ameri-
can sport. it is pointed out that hours of
practice at the ticker may have devel-
oped in him a singular vision for inshoots
and sudden curves. The members OF
the Chevy Chase and Metropolitan clubs,
from which the Washington team will be
picked. already are discussing the color
of socks and other paraphernalia to be
worn In the game. The team of the
Racquet Club. Philadelphia exclusive
set, will represent the Quaker City.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
TRACTION MEN MEET.
OmciaIs Speak at Spring MeetinR
of Trainmen.

Division superintendents and employees
of the transportation department of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. including starters. depot clerks.
motormen and conductors. numbering
nearly 400 men. last night gathered at
Odd Fellows Hall, the occasion being
the annual meeting of trainmen. for the
purpose of discussing subjects OF mutual
interest affecting the public, company,
and themselves.
Short talks were made by President
Clarence p. King, Vice President Will
lam +. Ham, and General Attorney John
S. Barbour. Several numbers culled from
local theater programs were presented
and refreshments served at the conclu-
sion of the meeting.
The committee having charge of the
meeting was composed of WILLIAM N.
De Neale, William S. Ballenger. ]. E. r.
Shaw. c. S. Reich, ]. w. Wenner. and
Warren f. Anderson.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
DIRIGBLE BIDS PUBLISHED.
Navy Will Use Them as "kinR
fishers of Submarines."

Secretary OF the Navy Daniels made
public yesterday the bids for dirigi-
bles for the navy. and these disclose
the details for the construction OF
these naval airships.
The department will construct. first,
two dirigibles with the following
specifications: They must be non
rigid, ITS feet long. so feet high, 35
feet wide; must carry a useful load
of 1000 pounds; must have a speed
of 25 knots an hour or more. and be
capable of rising 5000 feet without
disposing of ballast.
In a statement given out yesterday
by the Secretary of the Navy, he
points out that the dirigible is to be
"the kingfisher of the submarines"
The dirigible is to look for submar rines
which lie in wait for innocent mer-
chant ships or attempt to creep up on
our fighting ships"
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
Mrs. Rafter Heads Mothers

The Mothers Congress of the Dis
trict elected officers for the ensuing
year at it's annual meeting at the
Raleigh yesterday afternoon, as fol-
lows: Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, presi-
dent: Miss Elizabeth Timlow, first
vice president; Mrs. James Lansburgh.
second vice president; Mrs. ]. n. Gull
bertson. third vice president; Mrs.
Susan r. Marshall. fourth vice presi-
dent: Mrs. B. L. Daniel. corresponding
secretary: Mrs. S. f. Stoddard, treas
urer. and Mrs. Henry p. Rainey, dele
gate to Federated Women's Clubs.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
Pension Examiners Become Clerks

the rules of the Civil Service Commits
sion the paragraph excepting from
examination five special pension exam
iners. who investigate fraudulent and
other pension claims of criminal
character. and has authorized the
transfer of the examiners to cIerkships
in the competitive classified service in
the Bureau Of Pensions after appro-
pirate noncompetitive examination by
the Civil Service Commission.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
lOO5-lOO7 Pa. Ave.

For the District Of Columbia and Maryland
air and cooler Wednesday. Thursday fair; frest
iorthcaS winds.
For Virginia. partly cloudy and cooler Wed
lesday. Thursday fair: moderate north and north
,ast winds.
The indications are that in the Middle Atlantic
Ind New Doslapd States. the Ohio Valley. and
re Lower Lake region the weather will be fail
ind cooler Wednesday and fair THURSDAY. In
he South Atlantic and West Gulf States the
seather will he fair Wednesday and THURSDAY
rhile In the Mississippi Valley. the Plains States
ind the Rocky Mountain region it will be over
ast Wednesday and Thursday with probably scat
ered showers and thunderstoms.
The weather will be cooler Wednesday in the
ohio and Upper Mississippi valleys and the North
rest The temperature will rise Thursday in the
cgion Of the Great Lakes
Local temperature Midnight. g.; a. m. z
I a. m. 81; a. m. 81: 8 a. m, g.: 10 a. m,
?: L. noon 81: p m. IS: p. m. e.; p. m,
2; p. m, Il: 10 p. m. 65; highest. 81; lowest.
T.
Relative humidity-s a. m. s.; n m. q
n m. -; rainfall IS p. m. TO p. nj. e.ol
ours Of sunshine. s.5; per cent Of possible sun
hne. Il.
Temperature sane date last year-HiEhest G.
,west 49.
rr,.prD,1rprc ~ orurp r1rIrS
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
LOCAL MENTION.

Choice evap. peaches. 3 1-2c: lbs.
small prunes, csc: large prunes. 1Nc:
white potatoes, 1Sc PIX: cans Stanley
brand peas. 25c: 15c cans tuna fish, 1Oc /:
cans baked beans. csc: cans corn,
CSC: large cans Cal peaches. 1Oc: large
cans pineapple, 15c: Peerless milk.
SIC: pt. bots grape juice. csc: ; cans
asparagus, soc: navy beans. &C h.: lima
beans. SC lb-; butter. acc: lard, IL &c:
cheese 20c: large lemons, 1oc doz.:
safety matches, 10c: 8 SKIS. salt, 10c; I
boraX soap, 2!c; lbs. starch, 1Oc; 10
lbs. washing soda. 1Oc; four string
brooms, CSC. Star of the East is the
best winter wheat flour. $500 bbl, s H.
trial sack, CSC. 1920 7th ST. NV, nd ali
the j. T.. D. Pyles stores.
Sha6er ArranEes Brides BOuauets
OF exceptional beauty. Store. 900 14th
Best business lunch In washlngton-
Eckstein's- Ladies and gentlemen. 141.
Charlie Chaplin today. Virginia. COS 9th.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
GAINES GUILTY; NOT FINED.
Former Representative Let on foI
Shaping TailOr's Face.

Judge James L. Pugh. Of the Dis
trict Police Court, convicted John
Wesley Gaines. former Representative
from Tennessee. for assault yesterday.
Mr.. Gaines explained that after David
Pressler, a tailor, called him a liar
he slapped his face. Pressler had Mr..
Gaines arrested.
Judge Pugh said that owing to the
explanation of Mr.. Gaines the court
would enter conviction. but would
take his personal bonds and not i'm
pose a fine. Mr.. Gaines says he in
tends to contribute the SO collateral
which he forfeited last week to the
widow of some policeman.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
BAND CONCERT TODAY

Ry :he United States Soldiers Home
Band, John S. NJ. Zimmerman. director.
al the hand stand this afternoon at
O'Clock.
March. ''Loyal Comrades ..... BIankenburg
Overture Raymond '................ Thomas
A musical episode. a Hunt in the
Black Forest .Noelker
gagi I'm Schwarzwsld.l
Syn,rsis: Break of dsy. Singing Of
birds Growing Of rooster. Huntsmeus
call to arise. Chimes in the distance
HuntSnens horns in distance TO assem-
ole; they mount and start. Call TO halt
and aismount as they arrive at the
forest blacksmith shop. The smith at
work. Call to assemble. They assemble
and sing tine Champagne Song They
mount and start again. Hounds srent
game. After game. firing Of guns bark
ing Of dogs etc. HomewzId bound.
Selection. The Firefy" Friml
Fox trot, Il Want to LinEer'' Marshall
Potpouni Songs of Scotland" .Lampe
Waltz opcratic. "Adcle' Brisunet
Finale. when It's Nighttime in Dixie
land ...--.---.....---...-..----. -...-.Berhn
The Star spangled Banner
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
F-4 Back to Harbor's Bottom.

Rear Admiral Moore reported from
honolulu yesterday that after the sunken
ubmarine "a had been lifted from the
Iarbor bottom and dragged into water
welve feet shallower than where she
as been lying, one of the drag lines on
er parted. The subna rine was permit
cd to sink to the bottom again and an
ther line will be fastened to II before
mother attempt is made to move it fur
her In shore
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
LOSS TO CROPS HEAVY.
March and April Weather Has Spoil.
ed Much Eastern Planting.

The dry spell which started early in
March. and which was partly broken
yesterday by slight showers. is the
longest and most injurious to crops
in this section of the country, ac-
cording to the Weather Bureau.
March broke all dry records for that
month. but April, up to yesterday.
even surpassed the windy month.
Officials of the Agricultural Depart
ment declare that the injury to crops
I'm the Eastern States. and hay in par
ticular. will be great. 1t also will
work hardship on dairymen by ,reduc-
ing the grazing value of those States
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
M'NABB. CASE
MAY Go Higher
Kinney's Lawyers Have Four
Days to Decide Matter
of Appeal.
JURY GIVES HER $4,000
One Member Said to Have Main
tanned She Should Get $2OO. 900 Be-
cause He Wouldn't We'd Her.

Mrs. Ida May McNabb, 81, a widow
| and brunette. of Escanaba. MICK
| who was awarded $4,000 damages
yesterday because John S. Kinney, .S
| millionaire mine owner, of Palarka
Mich. promised to wed her and then
| changed his mind. may have 20 go
| through another long and weary legal
fight.
Attorneys Harriet Freebey ana d.
w. Baker. counsel for Mr.. Kinney
| have four days in which to ask for a
| new trial in the District Supreme
Court. and if their request is refused
| they may take the case to the District
Court of Appeals.
Case Can Be Transferred.
If the Court of Appeals says MIR.
Kinney must pay Mrs. McNabb the
$4,000. lawyers say. the legal hight
may te transferred to Michigan. Mrs.
McNabb will have to collect in that
State, because it is there that MIR.
kinney's rich iron mines are turning
out royalties.
The jury got the case at 3:45 O'Clock
Monday afternoon. The jurors conferred
until o'clock yesterday morning Then
they slept until o'clock and resumed
comforting. At 10:45 o'clock they told
Justice Stafford they had no verdict, He
sent them back. and shortly before noon
the jury appeared with the $4,000 YER
dict
Some interesting testimony was heard
In the trial. included in which was the
reading of a series of letters from Mrs.
McNabb to her housekeeper. in one of
which Mrs McNabb confided the
thought, Il think will land the old
dear
DisaEreed Over Amount.
1t was stated that the disagreehent of
the jury was over the amount of dam
ages to be awarded. one juror wanting
to give the widow 100000. She sued for
$500. 600.
Mrs. McNabb met Mr. Kinney in May.
1872. In June, 1912, he signed a contract
to marry her. included in which was a
provision to build her a home educate
her three children by former marriage.
and one-sixth OF his estate at his death
in lieu of dover. In August, 1872. Mr..
Kinney wrote Mrs. McNabb that he did
not intend to marry her. On the stand
he testified that he had been told that
Mrs. McNabb was an undesirable woman
for him to wed.
Mrs. McNabb was represented by At
torneys Charles Poe, of this city and
Henry F. Cochems. of Milwaukee.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
CONN FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Iews Writer and Publicity Man Is
Bright's Disease Victim.

Funeral services for George P. Conn.
peal newspaper man. who died of
cute Bright's disease at his home in
he Coywood apartment yesterday
corning. will be held Thursday after
Don at the First Presbyt rrian Church,
tev. John Britain Clark officiating. In
erment will be at Congressional Ceme-
cry.
Mr.. Conn. who has been publicity
IAN for the Columbia Theater for
,any years, was at one time in the
ervice OF the War Department. He
lso wrote occasional articles for sew
raj leading magazines. He is sur
lived by his wife and two children.
Whitman and Ada May Conn.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
BIRTHS REPORTED.

". Albert and Z. Eugene Draper. girl.
Raphael W and Anna NJ. Bryan. girl.
Edgar d. and Mary J. Hart. boy
John ?. and Mary l.. Marno. boy.
Francis !. and Evelyn N. Schwalenburg boy.
Austin l.. and Mary l.. Hagserty. girl.
Maurice and Irene o. Collins, girl.
Harold T. and Katie Eisenacher. girl.
Giovanni and Constantine Buzzanzo. boy
COLORED.
Walter 4. and Naomi Gardiner. girl.
Thomas and Theaste Minor. girl.
Charley and Emma Brown. boy.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-21
SIX CONVENTIONS COMING.
Cham ber of Commerce Brings Them
to Capital city.

to Capital city.
That the recent efforts of the Chamber
of Commerce to impress upon the So
cieties and organizations of the country
the fact that Washington is an ideal
convention city are meeting with success
is shown by the announcement yester-
day that six conventions already have
been arranged for the coming twelve
months.
The fourteenth annual convention Of
International Stereotypers and Electro
typers Union will be held at the Raleigh.
June IA to q: the Oyster Growers and
Dealers Association OF North America,
June Is: the American Funeral Benefit
Association. September IS and .: Amer
lean Clan Gregor Society. October % and
90; Photographers Society of Pennsylva-
mia, March, 1916. and the annual conven-
ton Of American Physicians and Sur
geons in May. 1876