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The Washington times., 1916-06-06
LUCK SAVED GERMAN
FLEET, OFFICER SAYS

LONDON, June 6.-"Only a phenome-
nal piece OF luck saved the German
high seas fleet from utter destruction
in. the North Sea fight" senior Of
ficer, commanding one Of the British
cruisers that played an important role
in the engagement. told the United
Press tcday.
THE Germans had all the advantages
they could have wanted" said the Brit
ish commander. 1T was blowing hard
in their direction. The sun was at our
back, silhouetting all our ships and
making splendid targets for the Ger
man gunrers.
THE firing began at 2o,OOO yards. We
engaged Ave German battle cruisers
whose names We couldn't make out. IT
was hot fighting from the start. with
could see our shells hitting the Ger
mans and plainly doing great damage.
Had Cut of Germans.
'Our strlteg plan was to cut the
Germans off from their base. We had
accomplished this when the mist began
settling. finally giving the Germans
chance to escape. Our fire was so heavy
they were more than anxious to quit,
Only two of their battle cruisers were
still firing when the mist settled. All
that was left for us then was to chase
them through the mSnt. Wnen udyllBnt
broke they had disappeared
sour men entered the battle fear
lessly and fought with wonderful cool
ness throughout. One shell after an
other struck our vessels, but failed to
break the spirit of the men. A burst
ing shell hit a funnel OF one or our
first-line vessels. Men rushing to re-
move the debris found still another
shell, as yet unexploded. They quietly
dumped It into the sea.
"rhe big super-dreadnaught war
spite, which the Germans claim they
sank, rushed into the engagement DIS
abied, with broken propeller. she
circled around helpiessly under horri-
BILE enemy fire. The other British ships
came to her aid and engaged the GER
mans shellng her. She finally escaped
under their protective fire. Her loss IN
men was small and her damage Is easily
repairable.
"The Germans certainly enjoyed great
luck in getting away after the British
had paid for their victory with lives
and ships. We are more than anxious
10 repeat the engagement under similar
circumstances, trusting that the luck
will not all go one way the next time,
i am certain. however. that the en-
emy's losses were heavier than ours"
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
v. R. &E. REPORTS
INCREASE INPROF|TS
Gross Earnings Of $5,191,627
Announced in Company's
Annual Statement.

Gross earnings. from operation for
1915, Of "sB,1s1.62734. an Increase Oh
$l43,192.11 over 1914. are shown IN
the annual report of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company, ana
its subsidiary companies, made pup
lie today. Among the subsidiary com
panies is included the Potomac Elec-
trio Power Company.
The gross income Is given as So,slo, :
s55.47 and the surplus income as
SL016.sS6.2s. Included In the dlspos,- :
tion of this surplus Is $425,0o0 IN pay
ment of s per cent dividend on pre-
ferred stock; S455.000 In payment OF
7iper cent dividend on common stock
and s16,527.l4 to conductors ana mo, mo,
sharing plan. The amount OF sloo,po
IL listed as "sinking fund requirements
Potomac Electric Power Company
Explains Increase. ..
In expla nation OF the Increased gross
earnings COR 1915. The report says:
with a Federal budget larger ;han
ever by $4,000, 900, with official personnel
materially augmented during the year,
and with the population OF the Distrlct
Increased b. approximately 5,VOO. one
could scarcely anticipate rfetroer,ess,e,n, ff
superinSuced by conditions arising from
the European war;. .
Referring TO the activities Of the jit-
nsy lines last year the repGr. she sttss
fly. had Its, little day, and passed on.
demonstrating once more the fact that
no vehicular transportation can main
tain a reasonable route and headway,
even without regulation, for a scent
fare. Even the so-called 'herdic line
succumbed after struggle of years
though 1t traversed an ideal route
through one Of the best sections Of the
city" ..... ........'
Larger Expenditures.
The report shows larger expenditures
for track and roadway. extension Of the
suburban express car service. improved
facilities for repainting cars, and i'm
provement In rolling stock.
The report states that the Publi'
Utilities Commission approved the is
sue OF $353.000 of debenture bonds foi
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company OF the S694, 900 asked for
and appeal was taken to the supreme
Court of the District to gain authori
xation for the remainder. subsequent
ly the commission authorized the Is
sue OF $13,500 additional of the bonds
The commission approved the lssu'
of $79,50O of the debenture bonds ou
of total of $4s5,000 asked for thu
Potomac Electric Power Company
and an appeal from the refusal als'
was taken to the Supreme Court o
the District, 1t Is stated.
Neither Appeal Issued.
Neither Of these appeals has beeI
heard from, and none Of the bond
have yet been issued.
During the year the cars of the sys
tenn Travelled 10.701, ,755 miles, carried 50,
4S2.956 passengers. Of which D,SSo-
rode on free transfers. The average
fare per pay passenger was ADJ cents
and the average for all passengers wa
3.252 cents. - - l..-'- :
Safety first efforts are described II
the r. port on the school of instruction
Accidents are studied, both by stereop
ticon and motion pictures. and 1t !!
demonstrated how observance of thu
company's rules would have prevented
these. During 1915 IT was decided t.
equip all air-brake cars with seats 10
motormen.
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
Hebrew Pentecost To Be
Celebrated This Evening

Services for the Hebrew Pentecost,
pr Feast OF Shebuoth, are to begin to-
night and continue through Thursday.
Services Will be he'd in the Eighth
Street Temple at 8 o'clock this evening
Tomorrow morning at $3.50 confirma-
tion exercises will be held. when n
class OF sC1cnteen will present an elap-
orate 'prc .Sram, led by Rabbis Abram
Simon and Louis Stern.
In the Adath Israel Synagogue serv-
ices will begin this evening at $3.50, A.
the service tomorrow morning happi
Benjamin l.. Grossman will preach on
'shebuoth, an Answer 10 a Modern
4yoblem."
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$50 Persons Out of 514
In Village Get Religion

HUME. Mo-. June 6.-The Burke and
Hobbs tabernacle revival. real Pente-
costal Holy Ghost meeting" closed with
$50 conversions. The closing day was
marked with three services and basket
dinner at noon In the glory shed.
Eighty-fivc per cent of the converts
were men, including bankers. business
men and farmers. Seventy-five per
cent were from thirty-five to ninety
years old. When II Is considered Hume
has only 5i4 persons. almost the entire
population of the town and community
are now in the church.
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STONE & FAIRFAX,
$500 MONTHLY!

9Zo.UU WOIN III
Gncluding all interest and princlpaD
And a small cash payment, makes you
the permanent OWNER OF one OF w
most delightful and complete 81 Q76 Il
little homes in the S. f. Price. %S,1o
Ideally located near Lincoln Park, |
8 large rooms, tile bath,l cellar under |
entire house, front and back porches' |
excellent construction, etc. Sample |
house. 1922 II st. s. T.. Open daily and |
Sunday until 3 =. IN. We want all VINO |
are renting TO come out and see these
homes-either for investment or home
How to get there-Take Capital Traction
cars to 18th st. 8. E. walk squares
north: or Lincoln Park cars to l"tn'
and walk south 3 squares. Representa-
tive on premises.
The Washington times., 1916-06-06

BULLETIN OF AVAILA
Detailed information concerning
be secured free of charge upon app
BUREAU OF INFORMATION. U
OF LABOR, 801
EEY TO APPROXIMATIONS USED:
irg. PM--Per month. PW--Per week
Free Board and lodging. HGF&M--U
ES-Enklish speaking. Exp-Experien
advanced under favorable conditions.
Unless otherwise stated. 1t will be y
4 permanent nature. and the help u d
FARM. LABORERS.
Maryland.
sssl-Prince George Co. Ono single man OF
poy to attend TO garden. etc. Light work.
S-sI0 Pm, Bal. Any Fs.
"e-7%. Prince George Co. One single man
!pr Farming and who understands some
.tninE about carpentry work. or WHO u
Mandy With tools. Any Es. l cow sie-sb
Virginia.
So-hto. Norfolk Co. Three or four single
men Tor general farm work. plowinE.. ETC..
dairy farm. Any ES. white or coiored.
NO TT. EXP. 81 PD. Bal.
HINH2. Alexandria Co, One marrief man
Tor general farm work. Any ES, cows.
iE.sp No objection tof3 or children w.
t35 Pm, HGF&M
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MOTORCYCLES

WANTED and for sale, motorcycle. and
bicycles: largest stock; all makes and prices;
supplies. repairing, enameling and brazing.
MUNGER BROS. EXCHANGE. near Union
Station. 7l9 North Capitol st.
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IN MEM0RIAM

,Noticer for this column nrr accepted az ~
cents mat either proye poetry. IN caas no. /.
tice does not exceed ten lines. And 10 cents
for each line IN excess Of tenl.
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BULLETIN OF AVAILABLE oPPoRTUNITIE:

Bile OPPORTUNITIES.
the following opportunities may
iITED STATES DEPARTMENT
dILES BUILDING.
board, lodging and wash
PE-Per day. PH--Per hour. BAL
furnished house, garden, fuel and milk
ed. TT. Adv.-Transportation may DO
derrtood that all opportunities are Of
sired as soon as possible.
COMMON LABOR.
New Jersey.
es7s-Middiessx Co. Wanted four singie men
70 work at slfters OF tile. 10 I'LL and empty
mlns' Italians Germans or Hunkarians.
n,a. Any Others. 10 hours Pp: :i.Is Pp. AZ
sos-bersen Co. Wanted Is single men al, as
general helpers to start and ~ show n
Sansss nssSn e % SKILLED work Ti pn,.s De Hun @
garian or slny acceptable. TT. Adv. 10
hours PD. n.25 PD TO start.
Pennsylvania.
s7s--4b2. Ducks Co. Wanted 30 married or
single men for general laboring woTk' tx
10 hours PD. 50 pD 10 start; . .,
single men for constructing tram railroad
italian and Austrian. Any Es. 10 hours
aicS Philadeiphia Co. Wanted 10 married OF
single men for inside work In hrebrich
factory. tWhite) American or German
Any good men acceptable. usual hours
ss-laas. Allegheny Co. Wanted I75 chipper,
and 90 common laborers. ANY nationality
1sbc-7ec PHI. depending on work In which
engaged.
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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

woRRINoMEN-It has served a rood pur-
pose II our say 10 brings you to this store
and that's what we expect. we cannot do
otherwise than treat you equal. that's our
way; for q pair new pants, some low
as 81 one price. JUsTHs OLD STAND.
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
FOR SALE-FARMS
REFRIGERAT0RS & ICE BOXES

AcCRAY REFRIGERATOR COMPANY.
Rsfrigerators that arc unequaled
Gil ST. N. W.
We Build and RsDair RsfriEsratora
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
VACUUM TREATMENT

MECHANIC THERoPY and Vacuum Treat
ment for all chronic and nervous diseases.
Positive results, DIR. DELLA r.. Weller,
SIS 18th st. N. w. Phone II. 326S.
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
For Rent-Furnished.

CHEVY CHASE. MD.-Newly painted bun
galow. rooms. bath and attic. large porch.
all modern improvements. practically newly
furnished: fruit trees: grape arbors hedge
around proper,y VII rent from June Is TO
NORMAN E. BULL, Bradley lane and East
ave. (green bungalow. Just west OF Connec-
ticut ave.
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
TRADES.
Pennsylyania.

o3e6-Phiauciphia Co. Wanted three ham
Tn mermen for 400 and ZOO steam banners
e3s5-Phi'sdelpha Co. Wanted u skilled
machinists. 35c PHI and upward. Beginners.
20c PHI. Usual hours. Work comprises In
strument and fine tool making,
e3ai-Phiiadclphia Co. warted; general
foreman; 8 tool makers and . mnchinlsu
T0c PHI for foreman: i0-50c PHI aor ma
chinists and tool makers.
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

DENTAL OFFICE-Modern equipment. will
sell at sacrifice account of having two Of
hces. Apply 40l 7th st. n. w.
BAKING BUSINESS-Good paying; will sell
cheap to quick buyer. FRED r. JACK
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FOR EXCHANGE

18th ST. BUSINESS PROPERTY. W. side
house. city or suburban. BOX 2s7. Times
office.
WANTED TO EXCHANGE a good building
lot rear Congress Heights for Ford car.
Write or see o. w. ASHLEY, Livingston
road. Congress Heights, ID. c
The Washington times., 1916-06-06
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

AUTOMOBILE TOURING CAR. nearly new
6-room brick house. rented some securi
ties, for offers. BoX S0l, Times office.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-09-01
LIBRARIAN REPORT.

Owing to the absence of the regular
librarian, the July report is herewith
given:
Books taken out, Sc; application for
cards, 7. For month of August, books
taken out, AZ; applications, l; fines col
lected 3Sc. Donations-The Long Roll
Johnston; Poor People, Freedman;
Poems, Browning; Spain in History,
Harrison; 3 volumes of Studies in
Scriptures; International Bible Stu
dents Association, given by Mrs. G. A.
Powell
Mrs. Ketchum gave the Civic League
library a motor load Of current maga-
zines when they moved last week, and
among them are found late issues OF
Harpers, Hursts, Good Housekeeping,
Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Pictorial, Review
Adventure. Red Book and countless
others.
Our periodical department has not
been used as much as it might have
been, and we extend most cordial
welcome to both townpeople and our
rural neighbors, to come and enjoy our
magazines and shady lawn. Tuesdays
and Saturdays are our days "at home
least ye forget
MRS. H. A. REED, Librarian.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-09-01
4 GRAND EVENT.

Next Friday, September 8. promises
to be gala day for Oroville. as the
society ladies have made elaborate ar
|rangements for springing a surprise on
the public. The active workers in the
movement designate the forthcominp
attraction as Society Circus" which
bids fair to be the most UNIQUE enter
tainment ever given in Oroville. The
mystery has not been unveiled to va
editor, and he can only quote the post.
ers and draw conclusions from the an.
nouncement. The library building and
park have been secured for the sbou,
and will combine indoor and outdoor
features. The show is elaborate in
promise and will be of a character to
interest and entertain all who attend
and that should include everybodv
residing in town and the surrounding
country.
The opening stunt will be grand
parade at 1870 p. M, and the public
must patiently await that exhibition
to ascertain it's nature, as no hint IL
advanced as to what the parade ia TO
consist or. The reader can rest assur-
ed that 1t will be something worth
seeing. Then there are to be Hawaiian
and Circassian girls, pretty, of course,
and such side show attractions as an
ancient elephant, bodyless woman, Ga
tongueless would be more of a curl
osityJ the shortest man, an amusing
clown and operate notables. besides
one thing and another too numerous
to mention.
This show is going to attract in it's
diversity of ways to amuse. Besides
the exhibits to entertain there will be
booths installed by different societies
where you pay your money and take
your choice. Lovers of the dance, and
that embraces large percentage of
the population without regard to age,
will have ample opportunity to indulge
their weakness. The band is to be the
of the dance.
The promise held out is a day of en-
joyment and pleasure. Being someth-
ing altogether new in the way of
amusement the Society Circus"
should arouse curiosity and draw lib
orally. Everybody Of course. is invited,
and that means everybody within reach
of Oroville. Those at distance will
find it we'll worth their time to be in
Oroville on Friday. September s. All
those near at hand and at home could
not be kept away with club.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-09-01
A STRONG CONTENDER.

X. ii. Hummer, of Brewster, was in
terviewing residents of Oroville Mon
day relative to his candidacy for the
Legislature, and as he is we'll known
in this community he did not have to
play the role of a stranger. Mr.. Hummer
is running for the nomination for the
legislature on the republican ticket.
He did not seek this office. He only
consented to run after constant urg-
ing on the part of large circle OF
friends, who recognized the keen inter-
est that he has taken in irrigation aud
road matters. and are anxious to have a
'frienU at court Mr.. Hummer has been
interested in lands on Brewster Flat
for number of years, and is espec-
tally alive, through his experience, to
the necessity of a comprehensive and
applicable water code for the state
Should he be sent to the legislature
from this county he would devote his
attention especially to this important
matter that has too long been neglect
ed. He would also advocate the adop-
ton of some provision whereby the
state could advance aid in financing
irrigation projects, where the merits
of such an enterprise justified public
support. In the meantime he would be
on the job looking after the interests
of the county in the matter of Dad
appropriations. Mr.. Hummer has been
a resident of Ferry and Okanogan
counties for years and has travelled so
extensively over Okanogan county that
he has a wider personal acquaintance
than any other man in the county. Pc =
sonally Dick Hummer is an exceedingly
likable gentleman a good mixer, bright
and intelligent, and in a legislative
body he would have an influence for
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-09-01

Saturday evening almost the entlre
population was out watching one OF
the most remarkable and beautiful dis
plavs of the aurora borealis, or north
ern lights, ever placed on exhibition In
this locality. The entire northern part
of the sky was illuminated by waves
of light. or shooting shafts OF light, ex-
tending from the horizon to the zenith. !.
that had very much the appearance OF
flashes from a searchlight. The glow
was so great at times as to produce
the effect of dim moonlight, and the
light waves, shafts and bands EXTENDED
far south on the east and west horizon.
The display lasted an hour or two' ana
was a Fascinating sight from start to
finish.
The extra passenger train service on
the branch will be resumed Sunday ana
continue during the time the map room
is open at Omak for the accommoaa-
tion of land seekers who drew winning
numbers at the late land lottery. 1t Is
also rumored that daily freight ser
vice will be started on the branch to
accommodate fruit shippers.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-09-01
A NARROW ESCAPE.

II bathers at the swimming pool in
the Okanogan river do not exercise a
trl1ie more precaution this paper is
gong to be under the painful necessity
OF cnronicling drowning before the
season Is over. Monday afternoon, Mrs.
Chas.i T. Peterson and Everett Henry,
one OF the immigration officers sta
toned at this place, had very narrow
escape from supplying material for an
obituary notice. Mrs. Peterson Mrs.
Hedger and Mr.. Henry started to swim
the river at the bath houses. When
only half way across wave dashed
water in Mrs. Peterson's face, causing
her to strangle. She laid her hand on
Mr.. Henrys shoulder for support. Mr..
Henry sank, carrying Mrs. Peterson
down with him. Then ensued struggle
for life. Mr.. Henry could render no
assistance, as he was battling to keep
his head above water with Indifferent
success. Mrs. Peterson went down and
came up again three times. G. II. Jack
son, after considerable difficulty, man
aged to detach boat from it's moor
ings and succeeded in reaching Mrs.
Peterson as she came to the surface
the third time. She was drawn into the
boat completely exhausted. Mr. Henry
succeeded In reaching shallow water
and staggered to the shore. The par
lies to the narrow escape suffered no
lnconveniences from their experience.
but will be careful in the future not to
Dvertax their natural natatorial ability.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-09-01
LOOKS LIKE A STRIKE.

The railroad companies and their
employees were unable to reach an
amicable understanding, notwithctand-
ing every effort on the part of the
president to adjust the difficulties, and
strike is called for Monday morning,
This Is most deplorable situation, be-
cause if the strike continues only a
short time it is going to work a great
a great hardship upon the country. As
usual it is the public that does most OF
the suffering where differences be-
tween employer and employee are
settled on the strike basis. Congress
will have to pass some stringent law
requiring arbitration in the settlement
of such disputes, and arbitration is the
only fair and just course to pursue
The local railroad office has received
orders to receive no fruit or perishable
goods for shipment.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-09-01
A STRONG CANDIDATE.

everybody knows Dewey Hubbard,
VINO mas been in the country any time
aaa ne Is man with a clean rec
oFd tnat everybody likes. Mr.. Hubbard
.a candidate on the republican ticket
ior county auditor and was in town
thursday meeting up with his old
l1enas, and incidentally meeting 9TH
w. II Mr.. Hubbard is chosen auditor
" aoes not enter the office ignorant
wme outies of that important position.
&c neld the office from 1909 to 1912,
sau = me way he conducted the affairs of
us olllce entities him to consideration
'"n tne voters when that office is to
y again filed. He has no promises to
a.a.e' other than that the office will
Aept on the high plane it reached
u.uel MS former administration, and
a. ~ all the tax payers could wish. A
ssn'al gentleman personally. as we'll as
capable one in any position he might
sa"ed upon to fill, Mr.. Hubbard is
county.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-09-01
INTERESTING SMOKER.

The smoker advertised to take place
lat the Orpheum last Friday evening
was a surprise to those who attended,
as it was so much better than was ex-
pected. Hippodromes are SO often pull
led off under the guise of boxing
matches that the ordinary devotee of
the sport is somewhat leary of letting
go of their good simoleons to see a
fake performance with the gloves, but
the exhibition last Friday eveing was
not of that class. Those present saw
two snappy, clean, lively eXpositions
of boxing, and those who wore the mits
are Untitled to credit for the perform
ance. Wrestling as well as boxing was
on the program. Exponents of the gen.
tie art of catch -as-catch can, or other
wise, failed to show up, but the boys
who spar were there with both hands
and feet, and they gave the audience
the worth of their money. The first
number was four round go between
Phil Albrecht and Kid Mallory, one
of our popular young lads. Mallory was
not certain of the calabre of his oppon-
ent at first, and was bashful in setting
the pace, but as proceedings continued
he warmed to his work and gave an
excellent account of himself. The chief
event of the evening was four round
match between one OF our local ton
serial artists. Bob Hill, who has been
dubbed with the rather savage sobri-
quet of wildcat" Hill, and Kid Mack,
young man hailing from Portland with
a reputation of being somewhat in the
wildcat class himself. 1t was through
the efforts of Mr.. Mack that the smO-
ker was put on. This event was real
interesting, and very clever exhibit
tion of boxing. Both lads demonstrated
that they were no novices with the mitts
and gave the crowd the best exhibition
ever seen here. Mack was handicapped
with lame hand, but he sustained his
reputation of being some boxer. He
found a good match in Hill, who ham
dies himself with much skill. Hill was
awarded the decision on points.