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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-20

United states els Impressed with the
rcasonableness Of the argument that
a merchant vessel. carrying sEma-
nient OF any sort should be
held TO be An auxiliary cruiser and
20 treated and that the United
states wal. egeriously considering IN
i DSsmsS cf - ss tssG 81 these
posala was published after Germany had
announced Il had placed this policy IN
force, II was generally believed that the
United States was In agreement win
me STATE Department ala not take
any steps 20 disabuse the minds Of the
press and public on this question until
canss lat week. Then il was announces
that the United States had merely put
the suggestions to the allies for hui
manitartan reasons and would not
change its policies to conform TO the
suggestion since the allies had re-
one result Of the anger in ofhcial
quarters over Misrepresentation given
20 the position taken by the United
states vas TO bring g light the whole
rotary Lansing and Count Won Berhs-
ton. II was revealed.
That the United States had advance
knowledge OF the German and Austrian
purpose TO issue a new decree regard
ing merchantmen.
Knovledvs NJ lOacr..
"seNbc Va DSfoe.
That the United States In sending il
suggestion to the entente allies for dis
armament OF merchant linera. dld 40 "a
n .ras,,It of(lxnovy,.a0. a, ,h,. ,,-.n..-s,
decree.
That Germany and Austria postponed
the decree from February to March 1.
That at no time did the United states
~ n,,e eho U.s.. nnne q Nermeny 20 "
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THE WEATHER REPORT.

District OF Columbia--o Overcast tonight.
Monday fair. Not much change in tenn
perature. Lowest temperature tonight
west winds.
Maryland--overcast tonight. Monday
probably fair. Moderate south winds,
Virginia-Fair tonight and Monday.
winds.
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Funeral services for Jacob sprow, who
died Tuesday, aged seventy-two, were
held at OawIerp' undertaking estabiish-
ment, Friday. Intermont at Arlington.
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Mrs. EffIe n. Horau

Funeral services for Mrs. Effie l..
Koran. who died Friday. aged nineteen.
will be held at the resldenee OF her
wells avenue. Hyattsville, Nd. Mon
day at II o'clock. Interment At Glen
wood.
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FUNERAL RITES FOR "A
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Hours and Places bf Service Ar
ranged by Bereaved Families.

Mrs. Martha M. Hampton Kaye.
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha M.
Hampton Kaye, who died yesterday.
aged twenty-seven. will be held at her
late residence, Bradley Lane ana Wis
Interment at Rock Creek.
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WilIiam Id. Clomentson,

Funeral services for William H. Glenn
entson, who died Friday, were held At
the residence OF his daughter, Mrs. Al
bert Thompson, s20e p street northwest,
today. Interment 1t Tenleytown.
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Henry Durand.

Funeral services for Henry Durand.
who died last Sunday. aged firty-eight,
were held at Gawler's undertaking es-
adjustment Wednesday. Interment nj
Arlington.
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Mrs. Mary Luckett Miller.

EFT Miller, who died yesterday, will be
held at the residence OF her niece, Mrs.
w. H. Wanamal1er, ISIS Ontario road.
today, at o'clock. Interment at Middle
burg, Va, Monday.
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John Brown.

Funeral services for John Brown. who
died wednesday. mt his residence. 2114
were held at the Union Wesley Church
today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-20

Prof. Willis L, Moore. formerly chief
OF the United States Weather Bureau.
will deliver a lecture In Seco Hall here
fund OF the Rockville Catholic Church.
His subject Will he "Reminiscences OF
the Weather Man"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-20

Electa Chapter. NO. ,. Order OF the
Eastern Star. Is to hold George
" ashington tea Tuesday night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-20

Miss Laura Higgins has issued invita-
tions to an ''at home" In honor OF her
slsters-in-law. Mrs. John ]. Higgins, jr.
and Mrs. Walter Higgins.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-20

Announcement 10 made OF the en-
gagement Of Miss Annie Miller to John
sansbury.
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TEMPERATUREs


High tides-s:5S a. m. and 9:l3 y. IN.
Low tides-3:l4 "A. m, and $3.50 y. m.
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suits have been instituted In the cir
RamsburG against William d. Burns.
on note; Vernon w. Watkins against
Herman c. Briggs. account: Robert Il.
L. Yenott against James III. EclSersly,
against Walter It. MaKruder. damages
in amount OF 500: William o. Dosh
against Michael Holzbeierlein. attach
ment for <S3S.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-20

The Rockville Inquiry Club was en-
tertained at its btweekly meeting by
Mrs Otis M Linthicum
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ANACOSTIA.

Anacostia Lodge. No. q. f. A. A. M,
Is to attend n special service tonight
In the Anacogtia NJ ID. Church.
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light automobile lamps s:iS ,. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-20

The COMMITTEES in charge or the An
acostia stand at the German bazaar
raised 5000 at its booth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-20

SUN TABLE.
sun rose. .6.A sun seis.......,.5 :il
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An effort OF Mrs Anna 8. Dousherty.
Of Tenleytown. to obtain the custody Of
Edward Schaeffer. the five-ysar-old son
OF her deceased brother. Edward q.
Schaefrer. on the ground that his
mother. Mrs. Clara Schaefrer. of Rock
Vile. was not In a position to properly
care for the child. failed in the circuit
court here yesterday.
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The Rev. Sal. lei r. White oftlciated
at the marriage here yesterday OF AIiSs
Violet Virginia Hunt. of Capitol
Heights. and Calvin n. Bladen. OF
Fairfax county. Va.
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The Missionary Society OF Warner
Memorial Presbyterian Church, at Ken
sington. has elected the following:
President. Mrs. Eden j. Hartshorne;
vice presidents. Mrs. James =. Massey,
Mrs. John T. Brady; corresponding Sec
rotary. Mrs. Caspar @. Dickson: record
ing secretary. Mrs Harry g.. Arm
strong treasurer. Mrs. d. w. Kumler;
auditor Mrs. Irwin II. Linton.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
LOBBY CONCERT PLANNED
FOR TONIGHT AT Y. M. C. A.
Hero Club Of Boys Department Ad-
mits Fifteen New Members.
Athletic Program.

An informal lobby concert will be
held at the Y. n. c. A this evening
from until o'clock. ]. A. Monroe of
Baltimore will play the piano. He will
be assisted by D. A. Cummings of this
city, who will play the flute.
The Hero Club of the boys depart
ment of the Y. M. c. A. held its OPEN
ing meeting yesterday afternoon, when
fifteen new members were accepted.
The club will meet every Sunday aft
ernoon at 3 o'clock throughout the
winter, and a number of athletic events
are scheduled.
The new members, who will be inia-
tiated Sunday, are Claiming Walker,
Yost Harbaugh, Harold Seal, George
Howell, Ford Harvey, John Hunter.
John Kingsbury, William Kingsbury,
Ross Fink, Fred Patton, Fred Brentz.
Bob Slattery, William Nails, Howard
Omohundro and Charles Fletcher. Of
ficers of the club are Joseph Smith.
king; Foster Morrell. crown prince. and
Lee Cockeralie, archbishop.
The club has thirty members and Il
twelve and fifteen years. S. M. Leech
is director. Sunday William Knowles
Cooper will speak on the life of Sir
George Williams.
A new athletic program in the boys
department is being perfected by Earl
B. Fuller, physical director. A Sunday
school basket ball league and a series
of health talks are on the program for
the winter.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, October 2-The cotton
market had very active and excited
opening today. The census report
showed 4,o62.ss1 bales ginned prior to
September Is, which established new
high record. But local traders had been
expecting even larger figures, and after
opening firm at an advance Of to 80
points active months sold 40 to 81
points net higher within the hrst few
minutes.
Firm cables and expectations Of bull
ish crop figures from Washington a
little later in the day stimulated the
demand, which carried December con-
tracts up to 1857. January to 1851
positions making new high records for
the season.
Futures opened Arm; October, 1885;
December, 1918; January, 16.42; March,
1851; May. 1884; July, 1898.
The official crop report making the
condition 56.3 or the lowest on record
for September Is, and estimating the
lint yield at 11;s37,00o, with average
weather conditions hereafter, served
to further stimulate demand during
the middle Of the morning. January
contracts sold up to 1903, and March
to 1922. with active months generally
points as compared with last weeks
closing figures.
Realizing WAS very heavy at this
level, and reactions of 80 points or
more followed, but offerings were well
taken, and the market was steady at
midday, with January holding around
1878, or about 6S points net higher.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
FEDERAL EXPERTS T0HX
STANDARD OF GASOLINE
Bureau Of Standards to Take Up
Proposition at Instance of Sec
retary Redfeld.

Secretary Redfield Of the Department
Of Commerce today held conference at
the bureau OF standards with DR.. s. w.
stratton, director. on the possibility Of
governmental agencies fixing standard
for gasoline. Upon it's conclusion he
announced that DR.. Stratton will ap-
point committee Of scientists to pre-
pare specifications for q standard gaso-
line product.
This announcement follows recent ef-
forts Of the Retail Merchants Associa-
tion Of washington to bring about
Standardization of gasoline and a pos
sible investigation by the government
of the recent increase in the price Of
The federal trade commission is
already at work on an Investigation
of gasoline and prices in regard to
other activity In connection with gaso-
line and prices is in progress at the
bureau Of mines, where " H. Man
ming, director, Is preparing to address
a meeting of the Commercial Club
Wednesday, during a Luncheon, on this
subject.
Following today's conference at the
field said:
'Dr. stratton arranged with me to
appoint a committee Of his scientific
stan to prepare specifications for
standard gasoline and, if practicable,
to devise methods for test to show
duality. Such test. II one could be
worked out, could be used by any one
@rhe work to be done is to be oar
ried out in cooperation with the other
scientific agencies Of the government"
Evening star., 1916-10-02
ORGANIZED LABOR HEADS
DISCUSS CAR SITUATION
Their Decision in Appeal Of Street
Railway Men for General Strike
Expected to Be Final.

NEW YORK, October LEADERS OF
the striking street car men today sub
mitted their appeal for general strike
to a conference of organized labor
leaders, whose decision is expected to
be final.
The police of Mount Vernon, Yonkers.
New Rochelle and Pelham guarded the
trolley lines of Westchester county to-
day in preparation for another attempt
to resume operations, prevented yester-
day by mobs who stoned the cars and
beat the conductors and motormen.
Mayor Fiske of New Rochelle de-
clared, If necessary. he would ask for
the protection of the militia. He threat
ened also to call upon the board Of
alderman to rescind an ordinance which
prohibits motormen from operating
cars in that city unless they have had
fifteen days experience. This would
enable the companies to employ strike
breakers.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
ITALY UNLIKELY TO HEED :
PROTEST OF THE VATICAN
Seizure Of Austrian Embassy Defend.
ed as Legitimate Measure ];
of War. a

ROME. October /. via Paris, October q
the Vatican to representatives Of the
governments accredited to the holy see
regarding the action of the Italian gov
ernment in seizing, in August the Palazso
Di venezia, the quarters in Rome Of the
Austrian ambassador to the Vatican, 1t
is not thought that the Italian governY
ment will change its plans with regard
to the building. d
The protest is a lengthy document II
was issued by Cardinal Gasparri. pepAt
secretary OF state, in the name of Pope
Benedict. In 1t the stand is taken that
Italy in the seizure Of the palace has vio-
lated the law Of guarantees Of 1871.
stabishing relations between the Vatican
and Italy. in that Italy now interferes
with the rights Of an ambassador to the
holy see.
Against such an act. which is new
see lodges a formal and solemn protest"
says the document, which then asks the
various governments to heed the protest
and to call the attention of the Italian
government to the irregularity.
The Stefani Agency. in a note contest
against the seizure Of the Palazzo Di
Venezia. says the decree Of seizure is q
war time measure directed against q
building the property Of an enemy state.
and has nothing to do with the Vatican's
privileges. The note adds that even ad-
in connection with the Vatican guaran-
tees, these have ceased to be applicable
since the ambassador to the holy see
transferred his embassy to Switzerland.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
$4,000 AT END OF DAY
FOR GUARDSMEN'S RELIEF

A total Of $4,000 will have been paid
out at the end of today by the War De-
partment for relief of national guards
mems families all over the country. ac-
cording to Capt P. L. Smith, who is in
charge Of the distribution Of the ST.
100000 fund recently appropriated by
Congress. There are large number Of
District guardsmen who have applied
for relief money, there being about 100
listed this morning
Capt. Smith claims to have found an
other Of the few of those persons for
whom a patriarch by the name of Di-
ogenes is said to be looking. This
morning he received a letter and a
check for S35 he had sent out for the
wife Of District guardsman living in
Roanoke, Va.
In her letter the woman stated that
in view of the fact that her husband
will receive $46 a month from his for
mer employer until January, 1917, she
would not be compelled to accept the
money from the War Department
The husband Is in Company H Of the
Sd Infantry, D. c. N. G. This morning
Capt. Smith signed checks for more than
500 applications.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today to
the following:
Powhatan Hotel Corporation. to build
addition to hotel at 1857 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest: architect Mlburn
Heister Company: builder. George A.
Fuller Company estimated cost, $125.-
900.
Marie L. Bowman, to build dwelling at
6609 7th street northwest; builder, R. H.
Atkinson; estimated cost, $1,000.
Estate Of Della H. Martin, to repair sta
BILE at 1884 New Jersey avenue northwest;
estimated cost, $500.
John 6huarus. to repair dwelling at
1214 9th street northwest: estimated cost.
t29o. -
e. p. Boyle. to repair building Mt 1eo3
Wisconsin avenue northwest; esti-
mated cost eSe.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, October 2.-The cot
ton market bulged SO points on the
most active months around the opening
today on strenuous buying. following
the second report Of the season on
ginning from the census bureau. The
figures of 4.082.ss1 bales, while break
ing all records, were far under the
highest private estimates. which SEEM
ed to be the reason for the buying.
Futures opened irregular. Opening
bids: October. 1855: December. 1872;
January. 1904; March, 1875; May. 1852.
Activity increased following the con-
dition report of 56.3 per cent Of the
normal. and prices mounted swiftly on
q demand that was hard to satisfy.
Soon after the condition report the
most active months were 80 to 90
points over Saturdays close and were
at the highest levels of the season,
also at the highest levels ever recorded
for this time Of year. The March
option traded as high as 1855. Heavy
profit-taking met the advance. but the
offerings were fairly well absorbed and
at noon the market was only about 20
points OF from the top.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
DEATH TO FIvE-CENT LOAF.
Proposed Chicago Ordinance Would
Increase Size of Bakers Product,

CHICAGO. October Am ordinance,
which, according to bakers. would
cause the disappearance from the
bread market of the nickel and six
cent loaves. has been drafted by Nor
ris Eller. city sealer, for submission to
the city council today.
The proposed measure prohibits the
sale of bread weighing less than a
pound a loaf. and orders bakers to in
dicate on each loaf of bread its weight
in pounds and half pounds, not in
ounces. as is done at present. Since
the new schedule Of prices was put
into effect last week, the five-cent loaf
here weighs between eight and ten
ounces. and the six loaf twelve
ounces
Evening star., 1916-10-02
LONDON MARKET DEPRESSED.
New Exchequer Bonds Still Affect
Adversely Stock Investments.

LONDON, October Mooney was In
good demand and discount rates were
steady.
The new excheQuer bonds, with the
additional announcement that appl-
cations will be received shortly Of
amounts of f5 and upward. are still ad-
versely affecting investment stocks.
stock exchange today. Belief that a
portion of the French loan will be
offered here was an additional depress-
ing factor.
On the other hand, the banks are
toners to apply for the new exchequer
issue. Japanese bonds and kaffirs
were about the only steady sections.
American securities moved irregularly.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
WAR EXPORT Of WHEAT i
BLAMED FOR HIGH Bread
Washington Experts Explain Con-
ditions to Special Committee Of :
Chamber of Commerce.

washington experts connected with
the -four and grain industry today in
formed q special committee of the
Chamber Of Commerce that recsnt In
crease in the prioe Of wheat and nour.
which has brought about the posi-
bility Of higher bread prices and small
or broad loavss. 10 due to the greatly
increased export Of wheat from the
United States. as . consequence OF the
war in Europe. and to the shortage IN
this years wheat crop.
1t was further stated that q large
percentage OF the present wheat crop
is Of an inferior grade. requiring o.
larger quantity OF wheat to produce q
barrel OF four-to tho extent of Is or
20 per cent.
Special Committee Meets. .
This information was furnished 20
the special committee Of the chamber,
recently appointed a. the result Of ac-
tioh by the executive committee. TO-
inquire into flour and wheat prices
The committee met at the chambers
ginning at 1915 O'Clock this afteTnoon.
with John g. Capers chairman. Other
members present were W. S. Hoge
Howard wilkins and Theodore Michael
1t was contended before the commits
tee that the increases in the price Of
wheat have been relatively no larger
than the increases in the price Of corne
meat, iron. steel or other commodities.
1t was pointed out that there 10 more
wheat in storage today, by the farmer
directly. or for the farmer. subject to
his order. than there 10 in storage by
commercial houses. g
Proposal to Buy Up Supply. .
It was the consensus OF opinion
among the members Of the COMMITTEES
that the best way for the people OF
the United States who are affected by
the increased prices to stop the sxpor-
tation of wheat is to buy up ali the
wheat they can get hold OF It was
declared that advices from the west to
grain and wheat dealers here are to-
the effect that there 10 not enough
wheat now in storage In the west to
keep the fiour mills running. II exs
flour mills must shut down. $50
The special committee is to report to
the board Of directors of the chamber
Wednesday night.
As a result of high wheat and -four
prices. some of the Washington hotels
have decided to put into effect a ten-
cent charge in future for each order Of
bread and butter served guests in thsig
restaurants. Because Of the high price
Of eggs. some Washington quick-lunch
restaurants are preparing to charGn
cents for an egg sandwich such az
heretofore sold for 8 cents.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
ACADEMY WHEELS MOVE.
Midshipmen Up at 9 O'Clock and
at Study Two Hours Later.

Special Dispatch to The star.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. October 2.-The
routine Of work Of tho seventy-seoond
academic term Of the Naval Academy
formally got under way today.
Midshipmen were up and astir at 6
o'clock and were or to their flrst rsci-
tations two hours later. The rolls
show q grand total Of 1.22e students,
the largest in the history Of the acad-
emy.
The new fourth class contasns more
than half Of the total. Its roster is
6aA About dozen more are yet to be
admitted. So =
All officers and civilian instructors
reported for duty on time.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. October 2.-Hogs-Receipts
ss. 900 head; weak. 25 to 80 under Satur
days average. Bulk, 9.30a9.S5; light
1905: rough. 9.o0a9.20: pigs, 65oas.25
Cattle = Receipts. $4,000 head; weak
native beef cattle, 6.4Oa11.25 western
steers, 6.15a9.40; stockers and feeders
4.60a7.65; cows and heifers, 3.40a9.3 80
calves, 8.00a12.50
Sheep - Receipts. $4,000 head; weak
wethers, 6.50aS.25 lambs, 6.40a10.00.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. October 2.-Butter-
Firmer: receipts, 6,975 packages:
creamery. higher than extras, 36Aa
36Z; creamery, extras (92 score),
s5ha35&; f1rsts, BAN ass; seconds, asa
"a.
Eggs-Firm; receipts, s,4o4 crates;
fresh gathered, extra fine. SSa39; extra
firsts. SSa37; firsts, s2ha35; nearby
nearby hennery browns, 3sa42.
Cheese-Firm: receipts. 4,334 boxes;
state, fresh, specials, 2o% AL; do. aver
age fancy, 20h; live poultry steady;
no price settled: dressed, quiet; chick
ems. 1sa2s; fowls, 17a23h; turkeys.
25a35.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
LIVERPOOL.

steady: good middling, 9.6s; middNng,
9.4s; low middling, ,9.a3; sales, 10000
bales; 1000 bales for speculation and ex-
port. No receipts. Futures unsettled.
October, 9.58th; October November. 9.57;
January. s.5sN; January.February, $50;
February March. 9.64h; March-April.
9.66; Aprfl-May, e.67; May-June. 9.68;
June-July. 9.66; July-August, s.s41s; Au-
gust September, 9.49: September October,
$40; October November. 9.16.
Evening star., 1916-10-02
POWDER STOCKS.
DAIRY MARKETS.
CHICAGO,

CHICAGO, October 2.-Butter higher:
creamery, 30a34.
Eggs-Higher; receipts, 4,3s3 cases;
hssts. 30a31; ordinary firsts. 2sha2sM;
at mark, cases included, 22h a29h.
Potatoes-Higher; receipts, 70 cars;
tains, 1.30a1.35: Ohios, 1.10a115; Mich
igan and Wisconsin white, 1.10a1.20.
Poultry-Alive, higher; fowls, TN i;
springs, 10.
Evening star., 1916-10-02

LONDON, October 2.-Bar silver, s2Hd
per ounce. Money. AZ per cent Dis
count rates, short bills, y ass. per cent
Three months, 5ha5ss per cent.