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The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
MAILS SEIZURE
ANSWER FAILS
TO SATISFY us.
State Department Informs
British that Note Does Not
Meet Real Issue.

The State Department informed the
British government yesterday that its
memorandum on the mails was wholly
unsatisfactory to the United States in
meeting the issue raised over the in
reference with the malls.
In acknowledging the receipt OF the
memorandum cabled from London on Sat
urday the State Department again served
notice on Great Britain that 1t still
awaited a reply to its note OF May "A.
which has gone unanswered for two
months.
The memorandum received on Sunday.
which was given to the press by the State
Department yesterday, is considered as
wholly evading the principle involved. The
memorandum confines itself almost ex-
clusively to discussion OF two specific
instances, defends the censors for expe-
diting their work of espionage, and adds
that the British government will always
be ready to explain in detail the workings
Of the censorship"
State Department officials declare they
40 not ntcu any tApldLldllOn Oh lne worn
ings OF the censorship. They have had
sufficient complaints from American firms
whose confidential letters were rified OF
their contents, to know all they want to
know about the censor's activities.
What the United States government
wants Great Britain to do is to respond
to the American contention that genuine
correspondence is under conventional
stipulation inviolable."
The memorandum made public yester-
day was accepted as forecastins a fiat
denial OF American demands in the forth
coming reply to the note OF two months
ago. In response to a request made
several days ago for an immediate reply.
Great Britain explains that her reply is
withheld pending consultation with her
allies. In her last communication Great
Britain brought France into the case, by
sending an identical note, although the
United States has had no quarrel with
France whatever over the mails.
The State Department is continuing its
investigation of all the facts regarding
the British boycott The various Arueri-
can firms against whom the British ac-
ton is directed have perfected an organ
lzation.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
u. S. TO START
BADEGGHUNT
Executive Departments VIII
Wage Campaign m Behalf
Of Pure Food.

The Department Of Justice, the Depart
ct Of Agriculture, and the Postonice
Department have completed plans for a
rotten egg campaign N The United sesteS.
particularly in the large cities
Information reached the Department Of
Agriculture, which has the enforcement
OF the pure-food law, that the storzEe
companies were getting nd OF an I'm
mense number Of their veteran egrs
through the mediumship Of the parcel
post and investigation was started In
conjunction with the Department Of Jus
tee
1t developed that the information was
accurate and that the storage companies
were unloading antiquated and bsd esxs
through the parcel post and also through
the express companies.
Attorney General Gregory has issued or
ders for United States district attorneys
in the larger cities to cooperate with the
Pure-food inspectors and institute prose-
cuuons for violation Of the pure-food act
wherever It was found that rotten or de-
cayed eggs were shipped interstate
through the parcel post or by express.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
"ANTHEM" LAW
IN BALTIMORE
Must Stand When Star Span
gled Banner Is Played,
or Pay $500.
pecial to The Washington Herald

Special TO The Washington Hersd
Baltimore, July 4-The Star spangled
Banner ordinance went into effect today
with a compulsory distribution of copies
Of the measure to the various police
districts and institutions where the ma
tional anthem is liable to be played.
The great populace Of the city must
stand when playing or listening to the
rendition of the accepted national air or
be subject to a fine under 500.
On the face of the ordinance a piano
player, whether he be in his home or in
public. would be compelled to stand on
his feet to execute the national air. The
same situation would concern the per
former on the banjo, the guitar, the harp
or other stringed instruments They
would all have to stand or else prove,
in the event of prosecution, that their
execution is impracticable. And whoever
witnessed a piano player performing on
his feet unless he was giving a circus
exhibition?
The purpose Of the ordinance is a pre-
NeAuoH Oh Tue ueSeCI dllon Oh the anthem
and its national recognition by standing.
The measure provides that this national
air shall not be played, sung or rendered
with any establishment or connection
with a medley. and that it must not be
rendered during a dance program. Not
only the performers. but the proprietors
and managers are subject to fines for
Offense.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
NO IMPROVEMENT ALONG
BORDER, DECLARES FALL

Senator Albert B. Fall, Just returned
from the international boundary that
divides Texas and Mexico, expresses the
opinion that Villa is still alive. He says
that opinion prevails generally on the
border. He does not believe there has
ditions in Mexico and will tell Charles
Z. Hughes so when he sees him in New
York. today
Senator Fall made a personal investi-
cation OF conditions on the border to
be able to advise Mr.. Hughes before the
Republican nominee starts on his west
ern trip making speeches.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
SCIENTISTS MAY
ANSWER RIDDLE
OF BABY PLAGUE
DR.. Simon Flexner May Tell
How lnfantile Paralysis
Is Communicated.
By the International News seryiceD

(By the International News service.)
New York, July 24-The first important
scientific announcement regarding the
manner in which the deadly micro-organ-
ism responsible for the epidemic OF in
tantile paralysis jumps from person to
person may be made tomorrow.
At 1890 o'clock in the morning DR.. Simon
Flexner. head of the Rockefeller Insti-
tute. will go to Brooklyn-center of the
epidemio-for a conference with DR..
Alvah H Doty. former health oficer of
the port.
DR.. Flexner is chairman Of the Rookie
feler Institute, which holds custodianship
over the $4,000 fund which is financing
Or. Doty's work.
Important discoveries. It was inttunated
today have been made by DR.. Doty and
his stan of experts. DR.. Doty said to-
night:
Il have no doubt DR.. Flexner will make
a statement tomorrow. He is chairman
of the committee and is the proper
spokesman OF the committee"
The disease today took 81 more lives
an increse of over yesterday. The de.
crease in new cases was noticeable how.
ever
The total reported cases In the great.
er city now number 29is and the death.
zoe. In the section within 100 miles OF
the city there have been approximately
100 cases and almost 200 deaths.
Quarantine regulations against children
and even adults from New York City
have become so severe in neighborins
States that public health service Off.
GERS left tonight for Trenton and Hart.
ford for consultations with New Jersey
and Connecticut officers.
Government surgeons asserted tonight
their belief that the epidemic is on the
wane. They declared it would die out
between August 10 and August 30
Many communities in New Jersey and
Connecticut today quarantined not alone
against New York but against each
other. Bridgeport, Conn. has a sizeable
epidemic of its own.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
DRIVE OF ALLIES
MAY CLOSE WAR,
LONDON BELIEVES
British Forces Preparing for
New Artillery Assault on
Grand Scale.

CBy the international News service.D
London. July A-'victory in q few
months" bulletin the newspapers on War
Minister David Lloyd Georges speech
betore commons this evening. They fol-
low 1t with another bulletin: New ad-
vance In France"
Great confidence has been brought to
London by the war minister's words and
the Official announcements OF continued
successes by the British arms. A great
surge Of relief. a feeling that the end Of
all the war horrors really is drawing near.
is felt In the metropolis tonight.
Firm ground for this belief is found
in the latest word from Gen. Sir Douglas
Hais. His night report tells Of further
heavy artillery actions, apparently in
preparation for a new general assault,
while, meantime. the infantry has made
further progress in Pozieres, where, be-
yond the German third line, the British
straddle the important Bapaume high
road
The heaviest fighting today was borne
by the Australian corps, veterans OF a
hundred battlefelds in Europe and Gal
hpoli. During the night they inflicted Sc
we're losses on the Germans. who delivered
couuter-attacks on numerous sections OF
the front, their blows being especially
heavy between Guillemont and the high
wood. Despite these attacks the soldiers
from the Antipodes made further prog
ress near the forest and village.
The most extensive gain. however. won
against the most determined resistance,
was registered In Pozieres. where house
toulouse fighting Is going on The Brit
Ish now hold the larger part Of the vii
lage, it is officially announced, while in
the course Of the fighting q number OF
machine guns and some prisoners have
bean captured
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
MILITIA CALL
ISDENOUNCED
Senator Townsend Says vii.
son Sent Guard to Border
for Political Purposes.

Senator Townsend. Of Michigan, in tho
Senate yesterday, declared that the Ma
tional Guard had been called out "un-
der false representations" and that Il
ought to be withdrawn from the border
at once He bitterly assailed the Presi-
dents policy and strongly intimated the
Guard was sent to the border for political
purposes
Il have received many letters from
fathers and mothers of boys who en-
listed in the belief tney were really
needed for service in Mexico" he said.
THE men have been taken from their
work in a northern climate and are be-
Ing held at the border for no purpose
believe they should be returned to their
usual avocations and their schools"
Senator Fletcher. of Florida, defendec
the administration, declaring they were
much better of in comfortable concen-
tration camps than If they were nght-
ing in Mexico
They were called out on false repre-
sentations," retorted Senator Townsend
This has been disclosed by the corre-
spondence made public between this gov
eminent and the Mexican sovernrr ant.
They didn't enlist for politics When
the Guardsmen front Michigan reached
the border they didn't find any Florida
Guardsmen and they haven't yet, al
though the Florida gGuardsnen waaald
have been accfirnated Tor scch service"
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
SOLONS WILL FIGHT
ROCKEFELLER PROBE

Before the Rockefeller Institute for
Government Research can begin a pro-
posed investigation OF government de-
partments with view to increasing their
efficiency. 1t must pass the active opposi-
ton OF Senators and Representatives as
well as several legal tangles that make
such a probe now seem hardly possible
Senator Ashurst is one OF those strongly
opposed to having government depart
ments investigated by such a body. and
he said yesterday that he doubted
whether any authorization in law granted
authority to private bodies to make such
research.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
WILL FIGHT HAY FEVER.
Public Health Service to Launch
National Campaign.

Learning from an investigation of the
subject that two per cent of the people
of the United States are sufferers from
hay fever, the United States Public
Health Service yesterday inaugurated a
campaign to relieve the malady.
The service will attempt to have State
legislatures enact laws providing means
to fight weeds which are known to pro-
woke the disease. Cooperation on the
part Of citizens in the suppressing of
vegetable growth known to spread hay
fever VIII be sought
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
.PLUNGES 40 FEET;
JOHN H. SHEA KILLED

John H. Shea. a clerk Of 1893 Fairrnont
street. son OF N. H. Shea. of the Federal
National Bank, and a prominent Penn
sylvania avenue wholesale grocer, was
instantly killed shortly after midnight
when an automobile In which he was rid
ing turned turtle and rolled forty feet
down an embankment in the Riverdale
road.
Frank H Smith. said to live in Colum-
bia road, was driver OF the car. They
were endeavoring to find the road to the
Lord Baltimore Club when the accident
happened.
About 100 yards west OF the Washing
ton. Baltimore and Annapolis tracks,
Smith says. he lost control OF the ma
chine. 1t plunged down a forty-foot en-
bankment into a ravine. Shea was pulled
out OF the machine dead. Smith was only
slightly bruised
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
RUSSIANS RIP
GERMAN FRONT
Cars Troops Break 30-Mile
Line and Penetrate
Twelve More Miles.
CBy the International New. Service,

CBy the International News Service
London. July 24.-Russian troops
have torn open the German front for
a distance Of thirty miles in the Riga
sector for gains of twelve miles, ac-
cording to a Reuter- dispatch received
here today
This sudden advance followed four
days Of severe lighting from the Gulf
Of Riga to KulL. The seriousness of
the situation for the forces of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg Is empha-
sized by the official announcement in
Berlin that the Kaiser and his general
stan have left the western front for
the headquarters in the east
Late dispatches from Petrograd say
lul in the fighting has occurred to
give the Russians an opportunity to
establish their new positions rns
Germans, it is reported. are awaiting
re-enforcements with which to sttfren
their shattered battle front.
Heavy fighting continues in Volhy-
MIA and Bukowina. especially between
Kimpolung and DeIatyn. The Rus
SLAMS are attacking vigorously the
Austro-Hungarian positions near the
summit of the Carpathisns in an ef-
fort to begin the invasion of the plains
Of Hungary.
Torrential rains have flooded many
Of the streams in the Carpathians
and have transformed roads into quag-
uatres. adding to the barriers between
the Russians and Hungaria
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
TO
BE DENOUNCED
State Department Will Make
Vigorous Protest Today
to British.

A vigorous protest to the British gov
American corporations and firms is ex-
rected to go forward to the London for
sign Office today.
1t was announced at the State De-
partment yesterday that an announce
ment on the blacklist might be made to-
day. 1t was not specifically stated that
this announcement will take the form of
note, but vigorous protest" has been
promised as the first official action.
1t is expected a draft Of the note to
Great Britain will be placed before the
Cabinet by Acting Secretary Of State
Folk. The State Department has been
awaiting a reply from the British En-
oassy to its inquiry for facts as to the
operation of the blacklist.
Sufficient facts have been obtained by
the State Department, however, 1t was
stated yesterday, to establish the prin-
ciple clearly, and to enable the United
States to make its first diplomatic move
in opposition to this new restrictive trade
measure.
Ihe United States gorernment's protest
is expected to admit that Great Britain
has legal right to advise her subjects
In and out of British territory against
dealing with the enemy, or dealing with
neutral countries Of Europe because their
goods might find their way into the enc
mics line, but the right of the British
government to interfere with the trade
Of neutral countries with Great Britain's
enemies, by applying the boycott to them.
will be vigorously opposed.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
SAYS u. S. TROOPERS
"SHOT UP" MEXICANS
(By the international \

(By the International News Service.r
FL Paso, Tex. July 24.-Charging
that an outpost of the Ninth Massa-
chusetts Infantry unwarrantabIy
crossed the border Sunday and shot
up a number of Mexican houses, Gen.
Francisco Gonzales, Juarez comman-
dante. lodged a formal protest with
Gen. George Bell here this afternoon.
More than fifty shots were fired. ac-
cording to Gonzales accusation.
The charges were filed by Consul
Andreas Garcia
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
King Business Poor;
Horses for Alfonso

0nternational News service.)
Madrid, July 24.-Kng Al
fonso has gone into the horse
racing business. He closed a
deal today for the purchase of
the immense stable belonging
to the Lieuex family, for the
purpose of taking the lead in
turf affairs in Spain.
The stable acquired by the
Spanish ruler includes many of
the best known horses in
Europe.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
NOTED FIGHTERS NIECE
STEALS AWAY TO WED

Isy me international News Servtce.)
New York. July A-society in Flush
Ing. L L, was surprised today to learn
Of the marriage OF wtntred B. Brown.
Of No II Nineteenth street, and Miss
Hefen n Longstreet. q half niece of the
tanoous Confederate general.
The young couple, wishing to svoid the
fornAfty Of big wedding. went to Elk
ton. Nd. where they were married After
the ceremony they informed their par
ants and Immediately received blessings
and forgiveness. Miss Lonsstreet is a
daughter Of Roland C. Longstreet. of
Germantown. Pa
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
SEE POLITICAL MOVE In
TINKHAM REPORT DELAY

Members OF the Republican Congress
sional committee yesterday saw politics
Of deep and somber hue in the delayed
election report from House Committee
No. on the contested seat Of Represen-
tative George Holden Tinkham.
Although the committee is Informally
on record as unanimously rejecting the
contest Of Frank ]. Horgan. Democrat.
for some mysterious reason the commit
official vote on the matter and for report
to the House
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
COUNT BONPS DIVORCE
SUIT COMES UP AGAIN

SPECIAL to The Washington Head
Rome. July A-Count Boni de Cas-
tellane's attorney In the suit before
the Holy See for the annulment Of his
marriage with Anna Gould has presented
Miss Gould married Count de Castellane
with the intention of divorcing him If
she became dissatisfied with the mar
SaEe bond T2ts. according TO csnonical
law. is sufficient to snnuI a Catholic
marriage.
The Pope has decided to submit the
case in its new aspects to the same com
mission Of Cardinals that examined into
it previously.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
STRAY BULLET HITS
INNOCENT BYSTANDER

The innocent bystander again came into
his own early yesterday morning. when
Warner Williams, colored. 81, Of SIG Elm
street northwest, stopped a bullet from
the revolver Of Policeman J. L. wern-
helm. Wernheim has been on the force
only a short time Making his beat at
the corner Of Franklin street and New
Jersey avenue, he observed q colored
man and woman engaging in a wordy
war
The couple took to fight at the orrcer's
appearance. and in the chase wernhe,ra
stumbled, his automatic revolver being
accidently discharged. a bullet finding
lodgment in Williams leg.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
u. S. FLYER In FRANCE
SHOOTS THIRD PLANE

tBy the International News service.D
Paris. July 2t-Kiftin Rockwell, the
daring young American aviator from At
lanta, Ga, has added to his laurels by
shooting down his third German war
plane. The sky combat took place on
Friday. 10000 feet above the ground
Rockwell was accommodating above the
German lines when he sighted a German
machine ahead and gave chase. Two
other German aeroplanes swooped down
ward. but Roarwell had gotten the range
of one OF the hostile machines and soon
shot iuadown.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
CLIMBED GIRLS LIMB:
THOUGHT 1T A POST
SPECIAL 70 TIE Washington HenId.

Chicago, July A.-Carl Cohn. of this
city. will be the most cautious swimmer
in the waters near Diversey Beach for
the rest OF the season. He has started
and explained the only shark scare he
ever hopes to be involved in.
Cohn was doing some swimming when.
diving deep. he grasped what he thought
was pier post and began to pull himself
to the surface. Miss May Brour was at
tached to what Cohn mistook for a pier
post. and the scream which accompanied
the ascent OF the frightened Cohn could
be heard in the suburbs
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
CHILD LABOR BILL
DUE FOR LONG SLEEP

That the administration has yielded to
Southern members who are opposed 10
child labor legislation during the pres
cnt session OF Congress, was indicated
by unofficial word passed through the
Senate yesterday. No action is expected
before next December.
Il can say that If the child labor bill
is not considered at the present session
q definite date for the consideration OF
such legislation at the rext session will
b 7a.e.- ssiE Ssaarog rlaasss. ol SS..
.e,arsstas.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
NEW BORDER HAIRCUT
MAY HIT FIFTH AVENUE
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL TO The Washington Head
MAllen. Tex. July 24.-Msj. Cornelius
Vanderbilt has adorned himself with q
haircut known in sporting circles as a
bush Lacquer" 1t includes shaving the
back OF the neck from a line across the
base of the skull down to the collar. This
haircut is favored by professional base
ball players
The fact that 1t has the sanction Of
Maj. Vanderbilt will undoubtedly give it
vogue on Fifth avenue and Broadway.
where II has been taboo.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
BY ENEMY,
TURK VESSEL ESCAPES

CBy the International News ServIce.)
Constantinople Cvia London). July "a
A four-hour battle between the cruiser
Midullu, formerly the German cruiser
force of Sebastopol was announced by
the Turks today.
The Midullu encountered. south of Sc
bastopol. on Saturday. a strong hostile
force, including new Russian rnan-of-
war and four new destroyers, which
tried to cut her off
After an engagement OF four hours, the
Mldullu broke through their development
and returned undamaged
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
GRATUITIES GRANTED
GUARDSMEN'S WIDOWS

In response to a request from the Sec
retary Of War. the Comptroller Of the
Treasury yesterday rendered an opinion
Gusrdsmen are as much entitled TO the
same sratuity Of six months pay upon
the death OF the soldier as the widows
Of officers and enlisted men OF the
regular army.
The militia or National Guard" says
the Comptroller. are as eIectUally in
the military service Of the United States
as are any OF the officers and enlisted
men Of the regular army"
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
FEAR HARM HAS HIT
SUPERSUB BREMEN
Special to The Washington Herald

Special to The Washington Herald
Baltimore. July A.-The belief is grow
ing in shipping circles here tonight the
the German supersubmarine Bremen,
sister ship of the Deutschland. has met
disaster at sea, either from the elements
or at the hands Of the allies
This belief was intensified by the re-
ceipt of dispatches from Lordon. saying
the Bremen had been missing for several
days and that the German authorities
have sent out a mother ship to locate
her.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
MANITOBA MINISTERS
CHARGED WITH GRAFT


(By the International News service.)
Winnipeg. Man, July 24-Three former
ministers OF the Manitoba government
were placed on trial here today on
charges Of theft. conspiracy to defraud,
and destruction Of public documents.
These are Sir Rodman Robin. former
premier; Hon. G. R. Coldwell, former
minister of public works, and J. H. How
den. former attorney general.
The charges grew out of alleged graft
in connection with the erection Of the
capitol.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
LOST INFANT ADOPTED.
Conductor Gets Baby Found on the
Track.

Glassboro, N. J., July A.-An infant
abandoned on the tracks of the West
Jersey and Seashore Railroad. rescued by
the crew Of a freight train, is to be
adopted by a railroad conductor.
Learning of the lusty baby, Arthur
shinn. a jovial conductor on the third
rail electric system, and his wife decided
that they would like to have it
The Washington herald., 1916-07-25
TREAT OR BE TAXED,
MAY BE PARIS DECREE
SPECIAL to The Washington HerzId.

SPECIAL to The Washington Her,Id
Paris. July A,.solitude may be tax
ed in Paris. The municipal government
is considering a tax on those who dine
alone.
1t would apply. Of course, only to res
taurants. Nobody seems to agree about It.
The proposition would impose a tax
Of per cent on the cost of the meal
Of the lonely diner IL It exceeds francs.
about a dollar. The money would go
into the citys war relief funds.