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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-01
HARVESTER GAINS
CUT DOWN BY WAR
Corporations Income Shrinks
From S1O.356,62 to
S7.320.825.
MANY EMPLOYEES IDLE

The wal in Europe had a marked
effect on the business Of the Internal
tional Harvester Corporation. The an
nual report OF President Mccormick for
the yea ended December 81, 1914. shows
that income from operations has dropped
to s7.32e.s25 from si0.35s.62s in the
previous year. Surplus for the year.
despite a reduction of 81 1000, 900 in the
payment Of common stock dividends cut
from : to GA per cent, was &1.162.594,
against s3.o55. asa in the previous year.
Early IN the 1914 selling season the
outlook for the foreign business was
promising says President Mccormick.
The outbreak OF the European war,
together with partial crop failures in
western Canada and unsettled financial
conditions in South America. materially
affected the outcome. and the sales In
foreign countries declined 12 per cent.
from the previous year. There was also
a considerable reduction In the volume OF
engines. tractors, wagons &C. sold TO
the International Harvester Company OF
New Jersey for its United States trade.
1.-THE efficis ncy of the European manu-
featuring and selling organizations was
seriously impaired by reason OF the
number OF experienced employees called
10 the colors OF their respective coun-
tries.
The works at Croix, France. have rot
been In operation since August. but no
report OF any damage to this property
has been received. The works at Neuss.
Germany, and Lubertzy. Russia, have
been operating with reduced forces and
have been subjected to delays and diff
culNes in securing materials n sup
plies. The works at Sorrkoping.
Sweden. have been running at fun ca
pacity.
tons in Canada and South America
nave been very unsettled and the volume
OF business and collections in those
countries have been disappointing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-01
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
PENNSYLVANIA sYsTEM-EAsr AM
wECr

PENNSYLVANIA sYsTEM-EAsT AND
WEST.
Revenues and expenses for the month
and period ending April 30, 1918. as com
pared with previous year:
Lines East and West:
1915. CHANGE.
Tota, oper. rev eas,?7s,7+<. Dec Sto'Is7
Total oper. eN-
penses, includ-
ing ailwa
tax accruals. ..
NC. .......' s<''isooh D'" VS.
Railway operat-
ing income. 5.ssl,Sls Inc. fp'oS-
From January L:
Total oper. rev .&l03.s$s.'l Dec se'SSe''.s
Total oper. ex-
penses. irclud-
ne railway
tax accruals, .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
SUWANEE MUST LOWER
MAST AT DRAWBRIDGE
Secretary of War Refuses to Make
Exception on Application of
Boats Owner.

The Secretary Of War has denied the
application of Alan 0. Clephane of this
city. requesting that his motor boat
Suwanee be exempted from the ap-
plication of law requiring the Ringing
of vertical projections of certain boats
desiring to pass through the draw
briggs spanning the Potomac river at
Washington. In acting upon this case,
the War Department takes the position
that the law of March, 1915, applies
to all motor boats, whether the pro-
pulSion by machinery is principal or
auxiliary. The purpose of the moditica-
ton of the original act. ii is held by the
department. was to prevent the open
ing of the draws for just such small
craft as the Suwanee, the deckhouse
of which will PASS under the bridge
but which has masts which will not.
IF your boat" said the Secretary of
War to Mr.. Clephane. were exempted
from the provisions of the act it's pur
pose will be defeated to that extent.
The claim that the portion of the river
above the bridges is only visited very
few times during the season might be
given greater consideration if it were
not the case that there are other boats
of the same class which should be &C
corded the same privileges. If all such
craft as the Suwanee were to be eX
empted from the provisions of the act
the purpose of section of the river
and harbor act of March A. 1915 would
be practically nullifed. The depart
ment is therefore constrained to deny
your request"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
COPENHAGEN MADE BASE.
American Business Men Open Up
Mercantile Agencies There.

There has been a considerable exodus
Of American citizens from tho bellig-
erent countries of northern Europe to
open mp mercantile agencies in Copen-
hagen during the last month. according
to Q report to tho Commerce Depart
msnt from Consul General Z. d. Wins
low. He says:
These citixens Of the United States
are mostly business men who have been
representing American concerns abroad
and are now fading II impossible to do
business at the largo centers of Ger
many and Austria. where they were
formerly located. Many large concerns
in America operated factories and en-
ployed large forces of men in Ger
many.
Copenhagen. with its free port. pre-
SCENTS the best possible advantages, and
about the same opportunities await the
active business man at this point as
formerly existed In Germany. l have
spoken with nearly all the new Ameri-
can arrivals and they seem pleased with
the prospects. They have opened Of
fees and many are negotiating for
warehouse accommodations or have al
ready obtained them. The embargo sit
UatiOn is Il great hindrance to through
traffic. embra cling as it does such a wide
line of articles. but the Americans feel
that with the close of the war they
will have their merchandise right at
the threshold OF a big market"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
DYE FAMINE IN JAPAN.
Government Considering Question Of
Subsidizing Factories.

Japan 10 also suffering from a dye
stuff famine as a result Of importations
Of coal tar products from Germany be-
ing cut of by the war. Through Amer
lea Japan is getting some relief. be-
cause though there is a great scarcity
Of dyestufYs in the United States some
importers find that they can get even
better prices by diverting part of their
supply to Japan.
Consul George n. West. at Kobe, has
notified the bureau of foreign and do
mestic commerce on this situation as
follows:
THE shortage Of dyes having caused
such rise in prices that the weaving
trade Is seriously affected. the govern
ment is investigating the question of
manufacturing dyes in Japan, but is still
undecided whether to make it govern
ment business or leave it to private
enterprise.
The annual outturn of coal tar in
Japan is said to be about 100000 gal
Ions, about 80 per cent of which is all
ready taken up industrially. leaving
only 100000 gallons for dye manufac-
ture-an insufficient supply. necessitat-
ing the importation of tar to supply
the deficiency. The manUfactur in
Japan is estimated to cost about 20 per
cent more than in Germany, SO an in
crease in the import duty by at least
this amount will be necessary. in addf-
tion to a subsidy to help start the in
dustry."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
PLAYING OF "TIPPERARY"
AT PEIWORTH AN INCIDENT
Did Not Displace 1.-The Star Spangled
Banner" in Fourth of July
Exercises.

TO the Editor of Inc Star:
The Star Spangler Banner" was not
displaced by "Tipperary'' in the flag
raising exercises at Petworth on indie
pendence day, as one would infer from
the letter of J. H. Barnard in your
issue of the sd instant. and also from
your report of the last meeting of the
Petworth Citizens Association. The
tune ''Tipperary" appeared merely as
most unexpected and implanted incl
dent of a very complete and inspiring
patriotic program. following patriotic
parade of great beauty.
Petworth is famous for its COM
munity spirit. patriotism and sood
taste, and any criticism regarding our
celebration is based entirely upon
misunderstanding, which is best cleared
up by repeating our program at the
flag raising.
Program: Medley of national airs.
band: invocation, Rev. q. Elis VII
liams:: singing. America. auuience
remarks, c. J. James, president ret
worth Citizens Association. presenting
the flag in the name of the donor, MT
Henry Lansburgh: address, Mr.. b. W.
Murch, director of public School sum
mer Fairgrounds: drill in costume, by
Al
song. Flag of the Free, audience
presentation of Uncle Sam and Column
bia, impersonated by Master courtney
Suter and little Miss Hazel Suter: union
salute fred by Troop 80. Boy scouts !.
raising of the flag by Uncle Sam. as
The star Spangled Banner" was rem
dered by the band and audience; salute
and pledge of allegiance, by the chill
dren; Hail, Columbia band.
The greatest patriotic fervor per,
vaded the assemblage, ana an seeine 81
to feel the uplift and enthusiasm OF
the occasion. The program as gwen
above is precisely as planped ana
was carried out to the letter.
The "Tipperary" incident came when
this tune was furnished by the band
as good march for the children's
drill in the sixth number of the pro
gram and PLAYED throughout the drlll
evolutions. At the conclusion OF the
drill the children of the drlll squad
sang columbia, the Gem OF the
Ocean.
This incident would doubtless have
heen completely overlooked but for
published letter from guest at
Petworth on July 5. This letter was
read to the Petworth Citizens Assocla-
comment by several members 1t was
agreed by common consent to take no
action thereon
There is neither reason nor occa-
sion for US to apologize Tor anything
connected with our celebration of In
dependence Day, with the possible ex-
ception of the rain, which delayed us
over an hour in the morning, but surely
no one will blame US for that.
We are proud of our entire days pro
gram and feel that the people of the
entire District of Columbia should like
wise be proud of Petworth for the
spirit which makes such a community
celebration possible.
JESSE C. SUTER,
Vice President Petworth Citizens
Association Committee. Chairman
and Presiding officer at Flag
Raising Exercises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
TREASURY PLACES BAN
ON SOLICITING FUNDS
Orders Even Prevent Receiving Con-
tributions From Internal Rev.
enue Taxpayers.

Orders were issued at the Treasury
Department today designed to prevent
in the future soliciting or receiving
contributions by persons in the Treas
ury service from any person or cor
poration subject to internal revenue
taxation.
This action is the result of an in
vestigation by the civil service commits
sion of the publication of souvenir
programs for the annual conventions
of the National Federation of Store
keepers. Gaugers and Storekeeper-
Gaugers Specifically the inquiry dealt
with the program for the 1910 meeting
at Cincinnati. An announcement by the
Treasury Department today said it had
been found that the local branch of the
federation made contract under which
the publishers received one-half the
amount collected for advertising, 500
per page for forty-three pages, practi-
cally all of which came from distillers
and other payers of internal revenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
List of Acceptances.

Acceptances have been received from
James A. Farrell, president United
States Steel Corporation. chairman on
return visit: Willard Straight of J. P.
Morgan & Co.. chairman for Argentina:
J. p. Grace, New York, chairman b.
Iva: John H. Fahey, president United
states Chamber of Commerce. chair
man Peru; George W. Norris, Philadel-
phla, chairman Colombia: J. w. Earle,
New York, chairman Costa Rica; John
Hays Hammond, chairman Brazil: for
mer Gov. David r. Francis, Missouri,
chairman Guatemala; Charles Il. Crane,
chairman Venezuela: w. r. Rowe, Gin
cinnati. chairman Salvador: Joseph H
ONeill, Boston. chairman Ecuador;
Prof. ]. H. Hollander, Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, chairman Do
minican republic; Lewis E. Pierson.
New York, chairman Paraguay; Henry
L. West, representing f. g. Brown of
New York. chairman Cuba: E. p.
Thomas of New York, representing II.
A. Wheeler of Chicago, chairman Uru-
quay; F. l.. Schoonmaker. New York,
chairman Panama. and John Barrett,
director general, PanAmerican Union,
member of the committee on return
visit
Other members Of committees who
have accepted invitations are F. T.
Henry. Robert H. Patchin, w. S. Kies,
James J. Shirley. David 2. Black and
]. Brooks B. Parker. assistant secre-
tary general international high com
mission A. Burton Hepburn and Henry
p. Davidson, members of the commit
tee on uniform laws, also are expected
to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
COUNCIL OF CHA|RMEN'
TO PROMOTE RELATIONS
Meeting in New York of Heads of
Group Committees of Latin
American Republics.

"A council of chairmen' is to be es-
tablished as result of the meeting of
the chairmen of the group committees
of the South and Central American re-
publics, called for 1 o'clock Monday at
India House, Hanover square, New
York city, by Secretary McAdoo of the
Treasury Department. The council of
chairmen is devised for the purpose of
getting together on a cooperative
plan to carry out the work proposed
by the recent American confer
ence. The meeting will be held fol-
lowing luncheon to be given by Sec
rotary McAdoo.
w l.. Saunders. chairman of the
Nlcaraguan committee, at the instance
of Secretary McAdoo, extended the in
vitation. The members of the commit
tee on uniform laws, of which John
Bassett Moore is vice chairman, and
the committee arranging the return
visit of American f1nanciers and bust
ness men to Latin America have been
aSkeA to attend the luncheon. Secre-
tary McAdoo. now at his summer home,
at North Haven, Me, intends to be
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
AMERICANS BUILD PLANT.
Iron and Steel Works Erected in
New South Wales.

Under the direction of an American
steel expert, David Baker, new
seven million dollar iron and steel
works has been set up at Newcastle,
New South Wales, where the various
processes of manufacture are in charge
of Americans. All of the equipment is
of the most up-to-date American ma
chinery.
The plant occupies 264 acres in close
proximity to the rich coal fields and
limestone deposits, with splendid har-
Dor facilities, according to report
from William c. Downs, commercial
attache of the United States at Mel
bourne. He says:
Although this new enterprise will
seriously affect the sale of American
steel rails to Australia, which in recent
years has amounted to about s5.oo0,000
per annum, it is gratifying that after
a careful study Of the largest steel
plants in Europe and the United States
American equipment was selected as
the best and most efficient. 1t also
assures American manufacturers of
such equipment that further business
will follow when the plant is enlarged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
NEBRASKA MOST EFFICIENT.
Big Battleship Wins Engineering
Contest a Second Time.

The Nebraska won the American
navy's battleship engineering efficiency
contest for the year ending June 80,
according to an announcement today at
the Navy Department. She stood first
in engineering the year before. and
already carries big e. on her funnel
to denote the achievement.
The department announced the fol-
lowing figures, showing the compare
tive records of the seventeen battle
ships which conducted full power tests
during the year:
Nebraska. 1886; Michigan, 116.14s;
Kansas. 107.247; New Hampshire. 1906
.s5s: New Jersey. 1o4.3s6: Virginia, 81
$50: Arkansas. 97.01o: Delaware, 1882;
South Carolina. 91.449; Florida. 9O.365;
Maryland, $3.50: Texas. $3.50; Utah.
ss.276; New York, S1.689; Vermont. 81
500; San Diego. 73.s47: Louisiana,
1856.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
REQUESTS OF MRS. IRWIN.
Three Daughters and a Grandson Re.
ceive Entire Estate.

By the terms of the will of Mrs.
Nancy E. Irwin, dated June &c. 1913,
her household effects are to be distrib-
uted among her daughters. Louisa E.
Lenzen of San Jose. Cal: Elizabeth S.
Moon Of Portland, Ore. and Minnie l..
Brookbank of Washington. The re-
naming estate is to be converted into
cash by the executives and divided
into four parts. Each Of the daughters
is to receive one portion of the pro-
ceeds and the remaining portion is to
be held in trust for a grandson. Will
liam Irwin, during his minority.
Elizabeth S. Moon, daughter, and
Mary B. Hayes, friend. are named as
executives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
COMMENDS HEADS OF FIRMS.
Thanked by Secretary Daniels for
Aiding Naval Militia,

Secretary Daniels today wrote to tho
presidents Of a large number of indus
trial concerns, banks and business
houses. expressing qualification at hear
ing that they were encouraging their
EMPLOYEES to serve in the naval militia.
ut is gratifying to learn Mr.. Daniels
wrote that broad-minded men are be-
ginning to realize the moral obligations
resting on all good citizens to con-
tribute by practical self-sacrifice, either
financial or personal. to the strengthen
ing Of the national defense. and the re-
ported manifestation shown by your
company in allowing your employees to
serve in tho militia without loss Of pay
and without loss of their annual leave
received unqualified approval at the
Navy Department"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
Lancashire Dissatisfaction.
GERMAN COTTON CENSUS.
All Stocks in Country to Be Deter
mined by Military Authorities.

LONDON. July 24.-German military
authorities, according to information
received here, have announced that
census will be taken. beginning at mid
night August 2, of all stocks OF cotton
in Germany The census will apply to
raw cotton, cotton waste, cotton wool
and all cotton materials. especially
those used by the army. A census will
he taken at the same time OF wooden
and half wooden underclothing for
mon and various and other supplies,
such as sacking and materials used In
making rope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
Japan Seeks U. S. Machinery.

American machinery Is being sought
for Japan to take the place of tho sup
ply from Germany. according to advices
to the Commerce Department from Con-
sui George n. West at Kobe. who says:
The market for machinery has been
dull. few new orders being placed. in
spite of the fact that American machin-
cry is being sought to take the place
of the supply from Germany. The rise
in the price OF the raw material hin
dered the execution OF old orders ana
the placing of new ones"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
Made Political Contribution.

Out of its half the commission re-
ported the federation paid the ex-
penses of the convention. made a
political contribution of $3.50 to con-
gressional campaign and TUNED more
than 500 into the local bfanch's treas
ury. The soliciting in this case, the
Treasury announcement says, was not
done directly by internal revenue en-
ployes, but the order issued today is
designed to cover indirect solicitation,
and forbids the practice whether done
in person or through the medium of
solicitors or publishers. The penalty
is to be summary removal of the per-
son responsible or who received such
contributions.
This sweeping order" declares the
announcement. will terminate a rep
rehensible practice in the internal
revenue service that might result in
great abuses and 1t will not be tolerat-
ed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
Motor Boat Makes Great Speed.

NEW YORK. July 24-The new dy-
droplane Tiddledy Wink. built by A. E
Luders of Stamford for Thomas F.
Chesebrough of Northport. Long Island.
Is said to have made eighty-two and
one half miles an hour in a trial spin
over the government mile course at
Glen Cove yesterday. The new boat
breaks all records for motor craft. and
the owner says that he does not know
how great a speed 1t will be possible
to attain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
MANY ATHLETIC EVENTS.
Will Be Feature of Trainmen's Out.
ing at Chesapeake Beach.

program of athletic events is to be
a feature of the eighteenth annual ex-
cursion Tuesday to Chesapeake Beach
of Columbia Lodge. No. 4s4, Broth
erhood of Railroad Trainmen, for the
benefit of the relief fund. The prizes
to be awarded are to be donated by
business firms of this city. Trains
leave the junction at 10 and 1870 am.
and 2:30, $40 and pm.
The committee in charge of the ex
cursion is composed of d. S. Mcmahon,
chairman; J. S. Adams and J. McCauley.
Those who are to be officials Of the
athletic events are S. w: Handy, J. w.
Anderson, j. D. Kennedy and E. NJ.
Mills Rawley Doome is to be mast er
of ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
Admiral Fechteler's New DUTY,

Rear Admiral Augustus f. Fechteler,
recently promoted, has been detached
from duty at the Naval War College
and ordered to relieve Rear Admiral
Clifford Boush as commander Of the
second division of the Atlantic fleet.
Admiral Boush has been ordered to
Honolulu as commandant of the navy
yard there, succeeding Rear Admiral
Moore, retired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
Extends Time in Oil Land Leases.

Secretary Lane has extended from
August / to September l the time in
which leases of the Usage oil lands
may conform with the reeula lions
adopted by the tribe. A hearing Will
be held here July 81. The extension
affects the richest oil lands in the
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
Yankees Buy Outfelder.

MOBILE, Ala, July 24.-The sale Of
Outfelder Elmer Miller of the Mobile
Southern Association club to the New
York Americans was announced here yes
terday. Miller is now hitting 300 He
will report TO the Yankees September l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
CONTRABAND PLAN
MENACE TOBR|TA|N
Weekly Nation, Discussing
Cotton Situation, Cites
Former War With US.
OTHER PAPERS INSIST
THAT GOVERNMENT ACT
1T Will Be Gross Public Scandal
if Matter Is Not Dealt
With" Says One.

LONDON. July 24.-Replying to news
papers and publcists who are demanding
that cotton shall be made absolute con-
traband regardless of the effect of such
action on neutral nations, the Weekly
Nation says:
Some such similar action united
against us in active warfare or armed
neutrality the whole civilized world a
hundred years ago, even in the end drag
ging us into a dreary fight with the
United States
The Nation points out Great Britain
protested against cotton being declared
contraband during the Russo-Japanese
war. and that in the declaration Of Lon
don the British representatives insisted
upon having cotton placed on the free
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
Free Swimming Lessons
Men and Boys

Summer Membership for three months
linen. SIS; boys. $3), including free swim
ming instruction and all other privileges
Of the Building.
Fine pool. gymnasium. game room. run
ming track. hand ball courts. boxing and
wrestling rooms. etc.
You can Join any time. There 10 no red
tape about II. Just make personal appfi-
cation at the Building and begin using
the privileges at once.
Free medical and physical examination
for every member, with prescription Of ex-
ercise 10 suit each person.
Y. M. G. A.
1873 G STREET.
Tel. Main $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24
Abrogation Not Satisfactory.

The mere abrogation of this document
continues the paper, would not satisfy
neutrals or such interests as those or the
American cotton states, which wish to
know whether Britains command Of the
seas is to justify her in making or I'M
making international law as it suits her
of the moment
The Nation considers. however, that
if Germany diverted all cotton sup
niles for the manufacture of munitions
of war new situation would nave
arisen and the declaration of cotton as
absolute contraband could be justified
before the world; but even then the
treatment of cotton destined for neu-
trail states would remain to be consid-
cred. and the Nation advises critics to
leave the decision to the foreign once,
which has all the facts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-24

Six dandy rooms. tiled bath,
spacious attic, hot-water heat,
electric lights, magnificent fix
lures, large closets, sleeping
porch, hardwood floors and
many other added improve
ments that will Tighten the work
of the housekeeper. Large rear
yard, with foliage.