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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-09
BernstOrH To Be Called

After to-days Cabinet meeting IT
was stated authoritatizely that the
question of this governments action
had not been discussed and had not
vet been decided by President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing. 1t is believed
that Ambassador Won Bernstorff will be
invited to the State Department to-
morrow or Monday 10 view the evil
dence which the department has ac-
cumulated to refute the German ex-
plantations of the Marina and Arabia
attacks. This evidence also VIII be
cabled to Charge Grew at Berlin.
In his ultimatum after the sinking
of the Sussex, which also was ex-
planned as mistake President vii.
son intimated that such mistakes could
not in future be regarded as made IN
good faith, but that German subma-
rines must, by legal visit, assure them
selves that no noncombatant lives were
involved. The German admission that
both the Marina and the Arabia were
sunk without any attempt to establish
their status except by mere periscope
observation is held by many officials to
strengthen the doubts as TO the hon
esty Of the mistake" plea.
More Notes Planned
Further communications from Ger
many will be awaited, it was inferred,
from the statements of high officials,
before any summary action is taken.
II is believed that Germany should be
given the benefit Of the information az
The disposal Of this government and
an opportunity to offer new defence
before this government undertakes TO
carry out its threat TO break relations
The question uppermost in President
Wilson'S mind in connection with the
submarine situation is whether cases
like the Marina and Arabic are part Of
a fixed German programme or axe due
merely TO the individual discretion OF
certain submarine commanders. In
.itber case the situation would be
orave enough, il is declared. but some
ailowsnces might be made If the Ger
man government could convince the
limited States that such attacks were
contrary to its policy.
Warning to Germany
In his Sussex note the President
warned Germany that the use OF sub
marines against merchant shipping
must inevitably lead TO violations Of
the right Of noncombatants. While he
did not definitely demand the abandon
mcnt Of the submarine war IN CON-
merce altogether. he made the infer
ence plain that If such violations oc-
Cured the responsibility would rest
sQuareiy OIL Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-09
ASQUITH DECLINES
EARLDOM AND GARTER

London, Dec. 8, 7:Z5
P. M.-Accordins to The
Chronicle" King George
wrote to former Premier
Asquith yesterday offering
him an earIdom and the
Order of the Garter. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Asquith
asked permission to decline
both honors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-09
WEATHER

,rc-easins cloudiness Saturday; rain
Ey night. warmer. Sunday, rain
Or snow. much colder. Fresh
south winds, shifting to
northwest by Sunday.
Pull Report on Page 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-09
Deputies Force Small
War Council and
Change in Generals
DEMAND ALLIES
SHARE BURDENS
England, Italy and Russia
Must Furnish More Men,
Say Lawmakers
By FRED Il. PIT\El
lBy Cable 70 i. Tribune. |


Paris, Dec. S.-Ths French govern
ment will accept the demand of the Sc
cret session of the Chamber OF Depu-
ties for a reorganization of the high
smaller number.
"The result of the secret session,
says the Petit Journal" will be to
bring profound changes in both the
ministry and the high command
A special meeting of the French Cab
met was held this morning at the
Elysee Palace. At the conclusion of
the meeting the following statement
was issued:
after examining the military and
diplomatic situation, the Cabinet con-
sidered measures justified by the vote
of the Chamber Of Deputies
THE first paragraph Of the resolu.
tion adopted BY the chamber, which
deals with the high command, means
that the reorganization will affect its
personnel and that new officers will be
called to the command asserts the
Petit Parisien."
"The second paragraph, dealing with
the general conduct of the war and
with the economic organization of the
country. is equivalent TO saying that
there will be a sort of war council,
analogous TO what Prime Minister
Lloyd George demands for England,
and that an economic council also will
be created
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-09
Points to Foreign Changes

"In Russia the Grand Duke Nicholas
began the war in the chief command,
and he was replaced by Alexieff, who in
his turn was superseded.
"In Germany the progression has
been Moltke, Falkenhayn and Hinden-
burg, and in England French and Haig.
Moreover, England is now changing her
government and adopting the principle
of small war council.
Finally, there has been understood
here the urgency of not losing time in
long palavering. There is no use in
trying to indicate what generals are
being considered for the high COM
mand. or what changes there will be in
the Ministry.
There are two important facts TO
be noted in the distribution of votes
in the chamber yesterday. First, after
the secret session of last June the
BRAND government obtained a vote of
confidence without mandatory pro-
visions. The vote then stood 440
against 81, and the resolution was pre-
sented by the representatives of all
groups of the chamber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-09
Would Divide Burden

"l-as thifa ,perai b reata of the
apportionment of sscrkees among the
Allies, and the means to obtain from
the Allies diminution of the efforts
demanded of France, by dividing the
burden more equitably."
The "Peth Journal" in the same vein,
says:
"The two principal points Of the res
olution adopted are the reorganization
of the high command and the reduction
of the number of men in the govern
ment who have charge of the general
conduct of the war. Moreover, to
change and reorganize the high COM
mand will be only following the ex
ample of the other countries concerned
in the war
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The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

MAttingly Tract-wilIiam S. GIuck and Charles w
FSirfaK, trustees to Adolph H. and Maude A.
hammerrr, lot 100. square 2s36 81 stamp 81.
Eighteenth and East Capitol streets northeast
Percy H Russell and George L. Burnett, trus-
tees TO Herman W. Van Sender, original lots s
to 9. square ll09, 2ss3.
X, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets northeast
Charles VI. COrson to Panos Themis and Gus
Papageogion, lot a. square So SO; stamp s.
RenO-Hugh L. Denman et uX. to Peter J. Nee lot
q, square ls4s, SO; stamp, 50 cents
Meridian Hill-Lester A. Bar ct ux to William O.
Souder lot 60. square Es3 SO; stamp S.
Pleasant View Heights-Joseph L. Topper ct u1 to
Bessie Marshall, lot q. square 5l2s, SO; stamp,
50 CENTS.
Prospect Hill-James 4. Fsrreli, executor to Ed
ward F. Farrell. lots y, S. and s. 81 500
Sl street noTtheast-AIberto l.. Godoy ct ux TO
Matthew $. Farmer. IT,. lot s. square s3e So
Chillum Castle Heghts-Munsey Trust Company,
trustee. to Anthony H. johnson, lots "A and rs,
square 57Os, S75O.
sixteenth street, near Fuller streets-Mary T. Bar
ney to Mary F. Henderson, part lots l. and s.
block y. Meridian Hill, SO: stamp, s.
Eighth street, between and streets northeast
Marianne Young to Rudolph B. Behrend, parts
original lots 10 and II, square 4Oe SO
lie Droit Park-George NJ Emmerich and Douglas
5. Mackall, trustees, to William H. O. Brown,
lot IS block Is, SITS
ls1 Sixteenth street northwest-washington Loan
and Trust Company. trustee to Mary s Seward
lot . and part lot p square Isl, 50 so
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
ARMED VESSEL
TO RAISE ISSUE
Disclosure of U. S. Policy May Be
Forced by Liner in New York
with Guns.

The arrival of the Italian liner Giu-
seppe Verdi in New York carrying
two four-inch guns mounted at the
stern will probably bring to a head
the question of the future policy of
the United States toward the arming
of merchantmen. This is the question
that will be raised in the case of the
Persia If the United States succeeds in
fixing responsibility for the sinking of
that vessel, but this governments at
titude is likely now to be determined
in the case of the Verdi.
The attention of the Washington au-
thorities had not up to a late hour
last night been officially called to the
arrival of the Verdi and the guns that
she was carrying. Until the matter is
laid before them by Collector Malone
no action will be taken. The Wash
ington authorities. however. are ex-
pecting that the facts will be in their
possession tomorrow.
Recently a British vessel the Wal
mana, was denied clearance papers at
Newport News for several weeks be-
cause a four-inch gun was mounted
astern. Reserving its rights the Brit
ish government ordered the gun removed
and the ship was cleared.
Since then the case of the Persia has
come up and Secretary Of State Lansing
has declined to say what the attitude
of this government will be. Evidences
are accommodating however, that the
United States will take a stand against
any mounted guns on merchantmen
This action is likely to be based on the
advent of the submarine in modern
naval warfare.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
HOLY name SOCIETY
OFFICERS INSTALLED
Musical and Literary Program Pre-
sented in Parish House of St.
Stephens Church.

Officers of the Holy Name Society
of st. Stephens Church, Twenty-fift
street and Pennsylvania avenue north
west, who were recently elected for
the coming year, were installed last
night at a meeting at the parish
house, 240S X street Patrick T. Nj
land. retiring president, conducted the
ceremony.
Following the installation a program
of entertainment was rendered. in
cluding solos by Felix Murphy. Dennis
Fitzpatrick and p. J. INLAND; mono
logue by John Lyons; piano selections
by Edward Rupert. and selections by
a chorus composed OF Felix Murphy,
C. P. Gavin, d. ]. Fitzpatrick, James
K. Holloran, F. J. INLAND, E. P. Walsh
Roger Lansdale, NJ. J. INLAND. c. Sui
livan. Thomas Hanley. and James
Noonan.
The new officers of the society are A.
A. Moore, president; NJ. (. Buckley vice
president; L. NJ. Feeney. secretary; NJ
J. Noone, treasurer; George P. Green,
marshal; and Rev. F. D. McGraw, spirit
ual director.
These committees were appointed:
Executive-Rev. F. D. McGraw. A. A.
Moore, NJ. E. Buckley. L. NJ. Feeney. NJ.
J. Noone. James Cleary, Thomas Brom-
ley, william P. Roberts, P. T. INLAND, NJ.
y. t1eIlntsSs, JOsepn A LAZY hQ"dTu
V. Murphy, William Craven, William w.
Burch. and F. Giachetti membership
P. T. Niland A. A. Moore, Thomas
Bromley. w. W. Burch, Thomas Camp
bell, Patrick Barteman, Joseph A. Dowl-
ing. and Thomas McDonough; Junior
Holy Name committee-Joseph A. Daily.
Thomas Cavanaugh, Thomas A. Noone,
L. NJ. Feeney. A. A. Moore, and Jo-
seph Leary.
These delegates have been elected to
the Washington branch of the Holy
Name Society: A. A. Moore, NJ. E. Buck
ley, L. NJ. Feeney, NJ. J. Noone, P. T.
INLAND, and James Cleary
The society will give its first dance of
the new year this evening at $50 O'Clock
at knights of Columbus Hall.
L. NJ Feeney is chairman of the dance
committee and other members are c. B.
Bethel, NJ. Z. Buckley, T. D. Carroll
c. NJ. Connor, w. J. Craven. ]. M Dono-
hue, F. ]. Farrell, c. P. Gavin, S. G.
Donohue, z. P. Walsh, T. A. McDonough,
]. ]. McGinnis. J. A. Mckee, A. A. Moore,
F. ]. INLAND. ]. l. Noonan, ]. F. and T.
A. Noone, c. I. Poore, and L. C. and j.
L. Spellman.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
CALLS NEW YORK YARD
USELESS In WAR TIMES
Daniels Urges Congress to Deepen
Waterway So as to Permit Big
Ships to Dock.

That the low depth of water in the
channel approaches to the New York
navy yard might render that institution
utterly useless in time of war and is at
tended with embarrassmentsa at present, is
the substance of 4 statement made in a
communication forwarded to Congress
yesterday by the Secretary of the Navy.
Secretary Daniels strongly recommended
that the approaches to the New York
navy yard be deepened in order that bat
tleships of the first class might be docked
there is time of peace and the yard made
capable of full use in the event of trou-
bic.
The serious condition that obtains at
the New York yard SO far as the water
approaches are concerned was emphasized
before the House Committee on Naval
Affairs on Wednesday, by Rear Admiral
Stamford, Chief of the Bureau of Yards
and Docks. Secretary Daniels communi-
cation on the subject yesterday sharply
directs attention to the belief of the naval
experts that the depth of water in But
termilk channel and in the East River
through He'll Gate should be increased as
a matter of military necessity with the
probabilities that Congress will take ap-
prOpriate action.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
HUBBY AND WIFE END
WAR; AWARDED INFANT
lanes and Ethel O'Neill Settle DIFF
ferences During Holidays and Are
Given Custody of Babe.

Justice Gould has signed an order
awarding the joint custody Of the infant,
James Edward O'NeiH to the youngster'
father and mother, James and Ethel
O'NeIn. The costs are assessed against
the father.
Just before the courts closed for the
Christmas holidays, Mrs. oNein swore
out a writ Of habeas corpus against her
husband for the custody OF the chilo'
which she alleged, had been taken from
her home by the father and placed with
persons unknown. At the time the father
was confined in the Naval Hospital suf-
fering from a fractured jaw. When the
United States marshal went to serve the
writ at the hospital It was necessary
to obtain the permission of Secretary
OF the Navy Daniels before O'Neil was
allowed to leave.
During the Christmas holidays the
O'NeIlls patched upp their marital diner
ences and when the case came up yes
terday the infant was given into the
Joint custody OF the parents.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
MRS. WILSON THANKS
women FOR STATUETTE
Pocahontas Cast Was Presented to
Presidents Wife on Her
Wedding Day.

A letter from Mrs. Woodrow Wilson,
wife of the resident, TO Mrs. Arthur c.
Pryor. chairman of committee of de-
scendants of the Indian princess Poca-
ifUrtas, was read before the Washington
Pocahontas Society yesterday, In which
Mrs. Wilson thanked Mrs. Pryor and
her committee for the statuette Of Pocs-
hontas presented to her on her wed
ding day
While members Of the society, a ma
tonal organization, number themselves
among the descendants OF Pocahontas, as
does Mrs. Wilson. the society Itself took
no part in raising the fund for the we'd
ding gift, although It gave the move
ment begun by Mrs. Pryor its official
endorsement.
At the meeting yesterday. the members
of the District chapter discussed its ac-
tivities in behalf Of the raising Of a ma
tional fund for the, erection of a statue
to Pocahontas on jamestown Island. The
organization has raised some 5000 Of the
$4,000 1t is striving to secure.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
GROUND is BROKEN FOR
CENTRAL POWER Plant
Prominent Officials Attend Ceremo-
nies-Construction Company En-
tertains Guests at Luncheon.

Ground was broken for the central
heating, lighting, and power plant for
the federal government, at Fourteenth
and Water streets. yesterday morning in
the presence of officials of the various
government departments, members OF
Congress, representatives of engineering
and contracting firms, and others well
known in the construction field. Follow
ing the ceremony the guests were en-
tertained at luncheon at the Shoreham
by the w. @. Cornell Company.
The earth was broken by Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury Newton. Di-
rector Joseph Z. Ralph. of the Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing, shoveled the
earth into a waiting cart.
At the luncheon at the Shoreham, Jesse
c. Adkins, attorney for the Cornell Com
pany, was toastmaster. The guests We're:
Representative T. U. Sisson, Representa-
tive Monden, Mr.. Won Erta, chief tech
nical officer of the supervising archi-
tect's office; Nelson S. Thompson, chief
mechanical engineer Of the supervising
architects office; Louis A. Simond, chief
Of the architectural drafting department.
supervising architects ONCE; Mr.. Reub-
sam. chief of the steel division Of the
supervising architects office; Christian
GLEN, chief engineer Of the Capital pow
er plant: Mr.. Chapelle, division chief OF
the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing;
Prof. P. L. H. Woodbridge, of the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology; p. F.
Gormley. subcontractor of the proposed
building; r. ]. Beall. also subcontrac-
tor; B. H. Hamilton. of the westing-
house Company; G. W. Jones, local
manager of the Crane Construction Com
pany, and G. w. Fosburg.
The following officials of the w. G.
Cornell Company were present: G. w.
Simmons, secretary and treasurer; James
z. Granbery, local manager; y. K.
Myers, assistant local manager; W. G.
Waters, ]. P. Jones, and W. A. Lutz.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07

Raleigh Hotel. beginning on Wednesday
morning OF next week, Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett. president OF the National Coun-
ell OF Women, presiding. On Wednesday
morning, at 10 o'clock. will be held the
executive session, with reports Of Of
icers- At 1890 O'Clock will be held the
Round Table Luncheon, topic for dis
cussion: Industrial Relations Affecting
Child Life" Mrs. Ellis Logan, of Wash
ington, presiding Mrs. Archibald Hop
kins. of Washington, will speak on hous-
ing conditions, followed by Miss Julia
Lathrop, commissioner Of Children's Bu-
reau. and Miss Laura Clay, Of Kentucky.
Mrs. Alonzo Miller, of Long Beach, Cal,
of the Association of College Women,
viii speak on suffrage.
At lis on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs.
Francois Berger. Moran, Of 2Sl5, Massa-
chusetts avenue, will give a reception
in honor Of Lord and Lady Aberdeen, the
delegates to the council, and to the
an-American ladies' ..
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
BOY SCOUTS TO
AID in SEARCH
5000 VIII Join Hunt for
Prescott Terrell, Who Dis
appeared Monday.
TO COMB COUNTRY
Picture Of Missing Youth Given to
Boys Of Several Organizations.
Police Also Active.

Nearly 5000 Boy Scouts win be called
upon this morning 70 5oin IN a search
for Prescott Terrell. =, the law student
who disappeared from the home Of his
parents Z74 Ontario Road. Monday
morning The search viii extend through
the northern part Of Virginia. the south
ern part Of Maryland and the country
from Washington to Baltimore.
The boys will be detailed TO beat
through the woods. call at farm houses
and comb the streets Of Washington.
Each will have a picture Of Terrell IN
his pocket. Baltimore Scout officials
probably will be asked this morning 10
cooperate and the streets OF that city
will be searched. Police Of all the cities
and towns will aid In the hunt for the
missing youth
Fifty-four scout masters Of Washing
ton will direct the LOO boys living IN the
District. The youngsters are eager foT
the search and II is certain nearly al
Of them will turn out An equal number
OF scouts IN Baltimore viii 5otn the hunt
at the bidding OF their chiefs. Some so
boys in organizations In cities and towns
outside Of Washington will also 5oin the
hunt
A. c. Moses. president Of In. District
scouts organisation. last night discussed
the prospective hunt with his nfty-four
scoutmAsters, the majority OF whom are
adults, and nearly an OF them expressed
their willingness 70 direct their thousand
and more subordinStes.
The Terrell family yesterday distrfbut-
ed more than 1000 circulars with the pc
ture Of the missing boy. Electric inter
urban lines are aiding the family by post.
ing the bills In their cars and stations
The family was notified a young mar
answering their sons description had
been seen walking through Ellicott City,
near Baltimore, yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
JOHN H. DOYLE HEADS
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Organization at Holy Trinity Church
Elects Ohcers-Delesates Chosen
and Committees Named.

John Hadley Doyle was elected presi-
dent Of the Holy Name Society of Holy
Trinity Church at the annual business
meeting last night at the parish hall.
The other officers chosen are Frank ].
Wissner. secretary. and Harry Good
child. treasurer. The delegates TO the
Washington branch Of the Holy Name
Society are Charles J. Anderson. Michael
Maher. James Lee. George Long, George
HIlleary and William Bowman.
The committees named last night were:
Employment-J. Leo Kolb. Frank J. Kerr.
Joseph w. Murray. Joseph Freeman,
Frank Wissner and Richard Carter. Sick
committee-Jsmes Lee. A. L. FarQUhsr,
William Mink. Victor Woodbridge. Ray
Ermantrout. William Ellis and Charles
Gordon.
Plans for the mission 70 be held at the
church for two weeks commencing next
Sunday were discussed
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
WHAT IS URIC ACID?
THE CAUSE OF sAcKAcHE, RHEUMATISM, GRAVEL AND
SUDDEN DEATH

uric acid within the body. Send to
DIR. Pierce, of the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. Y, for
a pamphlet on "An-uric," and send 10
cents for trial package of "An-uric"
Tablets.
If you feel that tired, won-out
feeling, backache, neuralgia, or if your
sleep is disturbed by too frequent uri-
nation, go to your best drug store and
ask for Doctor Pierce's "An-uric"
Tablets.
Doctor Pieree's reputation is back
Of this medicine and you know that
his Pleasant Pellets" for the liver
and his "Favorite Prescription" for
the ills of women have had a splen-
did reputation for the past fifty years.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07
Sets Date for Webster Hearing

Following the receipt Of a requisition
from Gov. Dunno. OF Illinois, for the re-
turn to that State OF Lewis II. Webster,
on a charge Of operating a confidence
game, a warrant was issued for his ar.
rest. Webster. through Attorneys ID. W.
Baker and F. r. Whipple, sued out a
writ OF habeas corpus and Chief Justice
COvington yesterday set January IA fol
a hearing. Meanwhile, Webster was re-
leased on 900 bail In the requisition
Webster is charged with obtaining 55t
sacks OF -four. Of the value OF 81 80, on
December II last, by the use OF the con
fdence game.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-07

Ever since the discovery Of uric
acid in the blood by Scheele, in I775,
and the bad effect it had upon the
body, scientists and physicians have
blood of this poison. Because of its
overabundance in the system it
causes backache, pains here and
there, rheumatism, gout, gravel, neu-
ralgia, and sciatica. 1t was DR..
Pierce who discovered a new agent,
called "An-uric," which will throw
out and completely eradicate this uric
acid from the system. "An-uric" is 81
times more potent than lithia, and
consequently you need no longer fear
muscular or articular rheumatism or
gout, or many other diseases which
re dependent on an accumulation of