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The Washington times., 1915-12-16

the vessel conveying them, take 1t to
a prize court, and try It. If the cap
tured persons were held contraband,
they could be held and the vessel made
prize. But II the vessel were not tried
and convicted, then her passengers
could not be held. Captain Wilkes had
not held the Trent: he had sent 1t on
its way after taking Off the persons he
wanted. Therefore, as the vessel had
not been given a trial and convicted
OF carrying contraband. its passengers
could not be held as contraband.
Great Britain Satisfied.
This reasoning satisfied Great Britain.
for It was followed by the conclusion
that the four prisoners should be set
free and returned to British jurisdic-
ton. which was done. 1t happened that
France. Prussia. and Russia also mani
Tested keen interest in this diplomatic
incident. and all took the same view as
Great Britain. Indeed. one of the most
interesting documents in the diplomatic
correspondence Is the instruction given
to tho Prussian minister in Washing
ton bv the Count Won Bernstorft OF
that day. who was Prussiau minister OF
foreign affairs. lie was q relative OF
the present German aniba ssador in
Washington; and he declared in no un-
certain terms against the American
pretensions.
1t has ever since that time been ac-
cepted in interna tional practice that a
beHiSerents Warship may not take pas
sengers from neutral vessel. France
has natly violated this canon, to which
she gave her very insistent assent at
the time OF the Trent affair. Without
question the United States will quote
the Trent correspondence. and the Ger
man reservists who have been seized
will be returned to the custody OF the
| United States. That will by no means
| get them into the German trenches
| but 1t will vindiCate the United States
claim that American vessels are not
! to be seized and searched. and have
! their passengers taken from them
! without cause. In Washington the
! feeling is that the French authorities
! have permitted hagrant violation OF
International proprieties for which they
/ Will unquestionably make all amends.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
HoW to Peel Offd
Wedtherbeaten Face

It's really a simple matter TO reno
vate n face soied by dirt, wind anS
cold. Ordinary mercolized wax. used like
cold cream. will transform the worst
old complexion into one of snowy
whiteness and velvetv softness. 1t liter
ally peels off the outer veil of surface
skin. but SO gently, gradually, there's
no discomfort. The wornoiit skin comes
off. not In patches. but evenly, in tiny
particles. leaving no evidence OF the
treatment. The younger. healthier I'M
der-skin forming the new complexion 10
one of captivating loveliness. One ounce
OF mercoliZed wax. TO be had at any
drug store. IL enough to remove any
coarse. chapped. pmpled. freckled,
faded or sallow skin Apply before re-
firing. washing II off mornings.
Many skins wrinkle easily with every
wind that blows. An excellent wrinkle
remover because II tightens the skin
and strengthens relaxed muscles. Is 4
wash lotion made as follows: Powdered
saxolitc. or. dissolved in witch haze.
one-half pint. This gives immediate re-
sults.-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
HUGHES AND ROOT
LEAD CANDIDATES
Canvass Of Editors and Men,
bers Of Congress Supposed
to Represent Sentiment.

If the delegates to the Republican ma
tional convention are as widely divided
on the matter Of a Presidential candi-
date as recent canvass by the Liter
ary Digest shows the Republican editors
and members OF Congress to be. there
Will be long drown out fight in the
Coliseum at Chicago next June.
Replies from editors of Republican
daily papers and the Republicans in
Congress-, says the December issue OF
the Literary Digest, put Elfhu Root at
the head of Presidential preferences
with 249 votes. Justice Hughes gets
1so Rorab senasor 1ds sam.tns he,msn ns ia senatTT
former Vice President Fairbanks. &,
and Senator Weeks, SO. The two FORM
err Presidents are fas down the list;
Mr. Taft being the choice Of o. ar. and
tor Burton got &C votes and Governor
Johnson, of California. was the choice
of 18
This makes a total of 1.ooI, which sp-
the Republican convention. The few
remaining votes were scattering Henry
Ford, ~ he is a Repusiicani MAJ MAJ
Out of 6S5 replies received from as
many Republican editors on the matter
OF campaign issue, 46l hailed the TAR TAR
iff, preparedness getting l05 votes. The
woman suffrage, prohibition. Mexico. a
foreign policy, merchant marine, Amer
ics first and Canal tolls.
In the matter of Presidential candi-
dates the magazine canvass SHOWS
prediction for "fsvorte sons" Most
Of Senator Sherman's IA votes coming
from Illinois. which has a large num-
Der of Republican papers. and nearly
al OF Mr.. Fairbanks votes coming
from Indiana. The exception is Roose-
welt. who was the choice OF but one
New York editor. and that one outside
OF New York or Mr.. Burton's votes ~
came from Ohio.
Speak, OF the attitude OF the Pro-
gressives the magazine says:
"As we travel across the continent
from Bangor to Los Angeles we shall
discover that the father east we re-
main the slrer is the expression that
the Pr ogressives. like the Prodigal
Son. have tired Of n husk diet and are
back in their fathers house. Yet from
ohio onward to the Pacific coast state
ments appear and reappear continually
more thi"kly. despite contrary asser-
tions. that the Progressives will vote
With the Gel ublicsns II the latter name
| . progressive candidate and PLATFORM
Int that II the old standpat leaders and
doctrines rule the convention. then the
Grand Old Party will suffer rebuke NO
| . in 1876
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
Yale Glee Club to Sing
Here Saturday Night

The Yale Glee, Banjo. and Mandolin
clubs. after an absence OF several years,
VIII come to Washington Saturday and
give a concert that night at O'Clock
at the Raleigh Hotel. The clubs are
this year celebrating their fftieth an.
niversary.
A Washington boy. F.. w. Baker. of
tho present sophomore class. is a men,
Der of the clubs this year, and will
take part in the concert. The clubs
this year. 1t Is reported from New
Haven. are fully up to the high stand
ard set by them in the past. The Yale
men living in Washington are looking
forward with much interest to their
advent.
The Yale boys this year will travel as
far south as Chattanooga. and as far
west as st. Louis. on their Christina
trip. and Washington is the second stoy
they will make. They will spend Sun.
day here. and many plans for their en-
tertainment are now in progress.
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Snowstorm On Its Way
To Become Rain Here

That the snowstorm. which was re-
ported yesterday as sweeping across the
continent from the Rocky mountain
will be little more than rainstorm
when it reaches Washington late to-
night or tomorrow morning was the be-
lief expressed by officials OF the Wealth
er Bureau today.
The storm was reported as having
reached West Virginia. but as II nears
the Atlantic coast temperatures will
rise. 1t is stated. and II Washington
rets any snow at all. 1t will be followed
6v rain. and will not lie long on the
streets. The lowest temperature tonight
i. expocted to he around 81 degrees, with
y gradual rise tomorrow UP into the
fOrties.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
Government Is Amazed
BY Frances Action in
Seizures OfU.S. Ships
Well Defined Agreement Between Nations on Matter
of Taking Alleged Reservists Off Vessels of Neu-
trail Countries-British Are Expected Not
to Follow Lead of Paris
BY JUDSON C. WELLIVER.

Something like amAzmen has been expressed among auhori
ties international law the action of French vessels two
occasions in taking alleged German eservss from American
vessels and making them prisoners.
This is proceeding which, is confidently believed by the
harp maritime procedure, will not be adopted by British
warships The Bhers have been pretty puncous thus far
observing regulares rights especially dealing
with the United States
As of fact there we'll defined Of the
American British and French the principles that
govern and the French government
fense for action its naval commanders have taken.
REWROTE MARITIME PRECEDENTS
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900 For Mine Hero.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Dec. 16.--Mich-
ael Madden. Of Pfttston, who received
Carnegie medal some time ago for res
cuing three men from a mine explosion.
received check Of 5000 from the. Car
negie commission as further acknowi-
edeement OF his heroic act.
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Y. w. c. A. Will Keep
Open House Christmas

The Washington Young Women's
Christian Association will keep open
house on Christmas Day from until 9
o'clock The members council has ap-
pointed special committee to arrange
program for the day. ore feature OF
which will he the singing of Christmas
carols by the Y. NJ. G.. A. Choral Club.
There will be games, storytelling, and
q tree
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
ROCKVILLE.

Lewis Cramer. twenty-eight. OF Fort
Myer, and Miss Florence Currens,
eighteen, of Arlington Va. were married
mere py the Rev. Samuel r. White.
G.. y. Davis. of Occoauan. and Miss Lin
nile Cornwell. of Manassas. Va, were
also married here
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Decides To Capture.


While these gentlemen were in Ha-
yana the United States warship san
Jsciuto, Captain Wilkes, touched there.
/ learned OF the presence and plans OF
! the Confederat" emissarles' ana decioeu
| t, capture them. Accordingly ne
awaited the Trent on her resuIss
course. held her up with shot across
| hrr bow, sent 3 force aboard, ana TOOK
off Messrs. Mason and Slidell ana thelr
/ secretaries. MacfarIand and Eust0s'
! They were taken to Boston and put IN
| Federal prison.
| 1t is interesting to recall some details
OF the hubbub that followed. The peoDle
OF the North were in high slce. fhe
Secretary OF the Navy, Mr.. Welles. pub
/ licly congratulated Captain Wilkes On
h;s performance, Mr.. Welles being
g. cd deal more of IA navaiist than of 4
diLiomat. TO make matters more en-
| ban RAISING. the House of Representa-
tiy, :, meeting u few davs later. pasSsel 4
Il resolution rendering to Captain Wilkes
! the thanks of Congress, and another
asking the President 10 treat Mason and
! SliGel! as felons.
! There was a distinct cooling OF the
| lOm8uic channels. was heard from.
| There was no minCinE of words The
| British government Instructed lts am
! hassador in Washin"tcn to dcrlaud
| redress. apology. thc Liberation Ce the
! prisoners. and their delivery into Brit
| ish jurisdiction. Ihc ambassador was
| told that If the American Secretary VI
State. Mr.. Seward. should ask 5or time
to deliberate, Ne should be given it;
| but If at the end of seven days ne had
not answered. or, answering, had not
| subst antiallY granted the BriiiS de-
mand. then the British nm1assador
| was to leave WashnItCn. THIS would
| have been severance % diplomat tic rela-
tions. and. in the strt" OF opinion then
| existing. woUld probably have precipt-
| tated war.
| Russell. and the minister IN Washirs-
| ton Lord yons. man 90 excellent
! sense and sincerely 'ri-hd ~ TIE
| union. Lord RuSSeNs Condl IT "nf cor
| rect and Consider;,tc' Lord L""ns' was
| temuered by his real friendship for the
! Eederal cause But for these faofs. and
| also for the sound sense or Pr"siI"ht
| Lincoln and the cool capacity or sec
| retarv Seward. there would prooa Dry
have been war. and, so far as outward
manifestations went. II would have been
| with Americans DnDular war.
| Mr. seward replied to the British de-
! mands in a note that at the time prove"
! unpopular in this country, but that mas
| become one Of the corners of HIS fame
as the great diDlomat of the clVi! War
era. lie took un the case in detan
| argued it i'm a Daner Of Considerabie
| length and distinguished ability and
| dc"'dod. in effect,
| That IL Is not lawful for helliger'
ent to take civilian persons from 2
neutral ship that has not been tried
and proved to have forfeited its neu
trail character.
That II is not lawful, on the hiRf
seas to take persons. whether military
or civil. from a neutral shin which has
not been tried and proved to have for
feited its neutral character.
The argument OF Mr.. Seward was tha'
Messrs Mason apd Slidell were pos
s'blv contraband persons. II so. thu
| United states was entitled to capture
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Andrew j. Cummings. we'll known in
this State and in Washington. has been
vi of pneumonia at his home at Chevy
'hase; For while his condition was
leRarded as extremely critical. but he is
now said to be on the road TO recovery
few DAYS after Mr.. Cummings was
stricken baby boy was born to Mr.,
and Mrs Cummings
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

me rockville Lodge OF Masons has
elected officers as follows: WorshinfIII
master. Harry H. Buck: senior warden,
william F. Prettyman: junior warden,
Barrett u. Wilson; secretary. James +,
Alien; treasurer, Richard II. Stokes
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This particular issue was raised. de-
bated, and settled in way that entire
ly upholds the present contention OF
the United States.
There Is no doubt that this Govern
ment will make a sharp protest against
the French naval commanders action;
and there Is little uncertainty that ulti-
mately Paris will disaVow the action.
Meanwhile, however, the subject VIII
doubtless be discussed in diplomatic
communications as lonS-draWn-out as
they may well be, in view or the frehch
desire to terrorize German reSefNlsls al
tempting to return home.
SO long es they can make German re-
serViSts fear 10 attempt the trip Dack
to their native land. the allied powers
will doubtless continue to assume the
right of taxing German reserNlsls from
neutral ships. But sooner or later the
United States is going to stop the pr1c-
tivc. Neither France nor England can
insist upon such rule. They are pom
on record agninst It. ana the ntrn
stoies "scepId 9nGr T,eW ,he al dsayam yie
tagc Of this Cauutry to do 40.
America and England. in the latter
part Of 1861. came 10 the brink or war
over this very issue. in the famous inci,
dent of the Trent. The Mason and
Slidell case of that time il 50 nearly
parallel TO the subject t-mait"r cf present
coutroversies that it LS ilnpossibl" to
believe that France will Try to mslSt on
the right TO search our ships and take
suspected persons from them.
President Davis commits Jned Messrs
Mason and Slidcll az ENJOYS of the con-
federacy. respectively, +" EnGland ana
France. Mr. Mason had be9n chairman
of the Senate rlitte' OF Foreign Re
lations. and also Am@'ican minister &c
France Mr.. Slid,ll had been our minis
ter to Mexico. They were sent to Eu'
rope in the hope of getting recognitior
for the Confede raCY, which had preVl
ously tried ana failed OF such recogni
tion.
They. with secretaries and families
sailed on Confederate vcsse! TO CunH
and at Havana embarked on the Brit
ish packet Trent for 81. THOMAS, Dan
ish Vest Indies. where they designed
taI;inp n british shin for Europe
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Tho fire department was called OIL. h.,
Two fires this morning which were
quickly extinguished. One was caused
ny burning chimney at st. AsaDh and
amsron streets and the other At Duke
and Patrick streets
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
Other WAY Around.

The Ciuhman-Circumstan alter
cases. YOU know.
The I.awNr-Yes. and few good
cares would alter my circumstances -
Philadelphia Record.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

sinert Marlowe has tende,ri to tho
county commissioners his resignation as
clerk to the supervisor of assessments
for this county to take effect January /
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Mrs. Jennie Martin was seriously
burned about the body at noon yester-
day while preparing luncheon on a gas
stove at the home OF her son-in-law,
Puckett Harvey. ia Wvthe street. Her
apron iCnited from the flames. The fire
was smothered by Charles Clarkson.
who working on the new ST. Joseph
Catholic Church.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Wide Silk MerCeriZed
SoisetteS in q lovely
array of pretty color
ing and patterns suit
ed for waists, etc.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

s ira 1 & h t
" e a v e close
woven sweat
ers, coat style
with V necks
or shawl col
lars that can
be fastened
high around
the neck; 2 hip
pockets and
French cuffs,
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

William T. Estes. about seventy years
old. died Yesterday afternoon at the
Alexandria Hospital. He is survived by
several children.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Every thread SILK. all
shades. pure thread
silk messaline; all eY-
ening shades, inClud-
ing black.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Gauntlet gloves
for boys and girls.
in gray and tan.
tri m m e d with
fringe and stars:
all sizes.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Sweaters and
S u c q u o 8, IN
plain or fancy
wcaVes. Red
and white or
with pink and
blue edged bor-
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Extra | a + & E,
m e d / u IN, and
guest size Tow
els. In p a / n
white, red an
white or blue and
white borders.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Fine, close
woven e o a [
Sweaters in
white and
Colors. Ma de
with collars
and pockets.
Plain or fancy
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
76c Babies Drawer Leggings, 4ss

White and red a-wOoI SaNOnY yarn. fancy
zig gag straight weave drawer leggings, with or
without feet. 49c.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

25c SILK Mcrcerized
SOisettes,
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Wool serges. crcpes.
checks. and fancy.
weaves, in a rich as
sortment of shades
Splendid qualities ana
weaVes.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

Serge ID a z on "A Is,
checks, and plaidS
double width Dress
fabrics, suitable Tor
Children'S Dresses, one
piece dresses, etc.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-08
Dogs MuZZleS May
Now be Removed

At last Tuesdays council meeting
the city council decided that the dogs
of Ashland had been muZzled long
enough so that any trace Of the rabies
must be stamped out. Therefore Bill
Cook, official dog-catcher, was given
a hobonorable discharge. Cook per-
formed his duties conscientiously and
thoroughly and received first-class
recommendation. He will try for a
place in cities to the north which
have lately passed anti-dog laws, and
the good wishes of all who under
stood the difficulties under which he
was working, go with him. While
Cook has been on the job in Ashland
he has been both executioner, grave
digger and chaplain at the funeral of
So dogs.
Dog owners can now take the bird
cages off the noses of their Fidos and
Rovers and may leave them off until
the board OF health deems It neces-
sary to have them put back on, which
they can order done at anytime.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-08
ROseburg Plays
Here This Week

Thursday and Saturday evenings
of this week the local high school bas-
ketball team, which has not been de-
feated this season, meets the strong
est team that has yet been brought to
Ashland, the Roseburg high school.
The Roseburg boys have defeated
Eugene and other valley towns and
lay claim to the state championship.
They have big, husky, fast bunch
and If the locals can defeat them will
have good reason to feel proud.
Thursdays game will be preceded by
a preliminary between the Talent
high school team and the local sec
ond team. Saturdays game will be
preceded by a game between the Tai
ent and Ashland girls. The biggest
crowd of the season is expected.
Auto service and prices as usual.
Seats at Buffers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-08
Seven Good Reasons Why You Should
Vote Yes on LincOIn'S Birthday

FIRST: Because it is absolutely
necessary to the future development,
progress and welfare of the city Of
Ashland, that the Pacific Highway be
extended from it's present terminus at
the foot of Eagle Mill Hill to and
connect with the. present pavement
within the city limits.
SECOND: Because there is mar
row strip of land but little wider
than an ordinary wagon road and
approximately two thousand feet in
length lying within the city limits
over which said highway as surveyed
by the State Engineer will be built,
and which is of but little, If any,
value to the city of Ashland.
THIRD: Because the estimated
expenses of building said highway
within the city limits and the dam
ages incident thereto, in the approxi-
mate sum of ten thousand dollars,
are too great for the city of Ashland
to assume at the present time.
FOURTH: Because the County
Court of Jackson county cannot le-
gally spend any road funds belong
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-08

ing TO the county within the corpor-
ate limits of the city of Ashland
FIFTH: Because the County Court
OF Jackson county has signified its
Willingness to construct said highway
Immediately and to assume all such
expenses and damages and relieve the
city OF Ashland of all responsibility
on account of the same If the bound
aries of the city were so changed that
the strip set out would be within the
jurisdiction Of the court.
SIXTH; Because any party dam
aged by the construction of said high
way along the line as surveyed, or
any other line connecting Herewith,
will be compensated by Jackson coun-
ty rather than by the city of Ash
land.
SEVENTH: Because such road
will be maintained in the future by
jackson county instead of Ashland.
Vote YES" at the Special Election
to be held February 18th, amending
the charter, and secure the Pacific
Highway into Ashland.
o. H. JOHNSON,
Nayor of Ashland.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-08
On Again, Off Again
Hobo Has Hard Time

The wave of crime which passed
over the valley recently has abated,
but the police are keeping the city
cleared of hoboes as far as is posi-
BILE and have redoubled their vigi-
lance. The boxcar transients are
coming in every day in large num-
bers and the Fourth street tramp
hotel is filled to capacity every
night. Ashland does not have as
much trouble from the travellers as
other towns, even although it is at
the foot of a mountain barrier and is
a division point of the railroad. The
police force keeps the incoming trains
under surveillance and corrals the
incoming unemployed and see that
they do not make themselves too
prominent on the streets. Roseburg
has had considerable trouble with
this class end has established rock
pile, upon which they are obliged to
work before being fed. Most of the
bos, however, go to the back doors
for handouts and cause considerable
trouble.
In Medford the freight car travel
ers are grabbed when they climb off
the trains and are ordered back on.
The trainmen then kick them off
again, and, taken all in all, the tramp
gets the worst Of the deal all around.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-08
Much Damage Done
By Terrific Wind

During the last two days Ashland
has experienced the worst wind storm
of recent years. The wind gained a
terrific velocity early Sunday morn
ing and blew hard all day, and al
though the force had abated some
what there is still a lively breeze
blowing today. Although no esti-
mate of damage done can be made
this early, there is no doubt but that
many thousand dollars worth of
damage has been done.
Reports are coming in from outly-
ing districts of barns and sheds blown
down and haystacks scattered. Many
trees have been uprooted and train
men report trees across the track in
great numbers.
Northern California points report
the worst wind on record and much
damage done.
Miles of telephone line are down
and 55 lines in the city were put out
of service. The company is working
day and night and is fast putting
things in shape.
One tower on the Oregon Califor-
MIA high line went down and the cur
rent was off most of yesterday.
The telegraph companies did not
suffer so much and have managed to
keep one or two wires open most of
the time and have gangs out putting
the lines in shape.
The S. P. Car shed was blown over
and buried several cars which were
undergoing repairs.
G. S. Butler had a six-room house,
which, however, was unoccupied at
the time, blown to pieces.
A haystack belonging to ]. F.
Rocho is feeding stock everywhere
between here and Grants Pass,
Several plate glass windows were
broken in town.
Sheds and outbuildings by the doz-
en- are lying in ruins.
No Injuries to persons have been
reported to date and it is hoped that
none will come in.