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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-13
GERMANY WANTS PEACE.

Christmas is drawing near, that
blessed season when the world, tax
ing up the song of angels when
broke the night air of Judea over
nineteen centuries ago, will also sing
"Peace on earth, good will to men.
The anniversary Of the birth Of the
Prince of Peace has been clouded
during the past two anniversaries OF
this greatest-of-all events, and whiie
the world was not indulging hopes II
pacific conditions this Christmas, the
civilized portion of the planet has
again heard, Enthusiastically, the rustic
of the wings of the dove Of peace
During the past year Germany
has sent out, unol1icially. peace
feelers. They have accomplished
nothing, and the Teutonic nation, I'M
expectedly yesterday startled the
world by plpclaiming, officially, that
the country was ready to enter INTO
neace overtures. With this end in
view. the German Chancellor sent
the wishes of his sovereign 10 Ill
neutral nations and made an earnest
appeal to Pope Benedict for his good
offices.
The papers of this country, or
most of the more influential, have
either criticised thesEa words of the
chancellor, or looked upon the state
ment pessimistically.
There can be no doubt that Ger
many's proposals are extravaganza,
but the fact that the Kaiser CLAIMS
no territory for his country ana OF
fers- to restore Belgium and north
ern France is significant. The boast
of indemnity, of which we heard
so much two years ago, is not hln1cd
at.
We do not believe Germany is
about to exhaust herself in this war.
That she has made good fight ell
must acknowledge. But tho final ont
come is uncertain.
Mrs. Muhlbach in one OF her noVc!s
yjves the conversation of two PluS-
sian officers after the battle OF jena
when Napoleon obtained great
victory. The authorcss puts these
words in the mouth of one OF the
men who was dcnouncing the Cor
sloan. "The greatest lion will even,
tually succumb to many bees. Inc
coalition which followed after the
disastrous French invasion of Rus
STA showed the officers words were
prophetic. Napoleon was stung OUT
Of continental Europe and sent TO
Elba. There may be too many pccS
for the Kaiser at present
Athens was at her zenith when
Pcricles was called upon to pay the
debt of nature. The illustrous Gre
clan, before closing ms eyes III "ea''''
said: 'In the whole exercise OF my
authority in, turbulent times, ana
when had many great enemies,
never gave any Of my fellow-cltlzens
cause to put on mourning, either Tor
themselves or any Of their relatives.
What confession in contrast TO
that of some of this day who have
waded through seas of blood, placed
Grape upon the doors of thousands
aud accomplished nothing for their
countries, while bringing upon them
selves the contempt OF the better
class Of the people Of the world!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-13

Mrs. Dora TinGei, wife o. sG0sG.
TIMER, of Rhoa les, lie. Or1n::e c'un-
~ \ as accidental yshot by i,a: step
~ Ashby Tir !c~, aged,-1s wears,
while he was handling a, gun. MIS-
Finder! was shot in the less q 1se
Being & horn: away She vas Y st g
the University Of Vifgiifias idosp ,It'f
at Charlottesville, and her4eg af gEgf
tated above the knee. f;l::. ::;5.i5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-13

a radio message stating that the
steamer Grilse CO was sinking fast
off Cape Race was picked up by the
wireless stations on the New England
coast last night. ~ !sj.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-13

Cs1.! e OIL. tPeraan Johannes ? Efas,
former chief, of ordinance in the, Nor
slI 81 pa ~ 81 ssr q sha invsntsfi; 81 the
.kras=Jargehassfi tH4e, rthttI m Paris
yesterday. He was 70 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-13

Edmund j.. sopher, 81 years oia'
a. carpenter, Of Washington crossing IS NJ
Pennsylvania avenue southeast@at
Sixth street early last night, was
struck BY an automobile going south t
on Pennsylvania avenue. and instant
lv killed, The driver was arrested
Evening star., 1916-11-07
NEW WIRELESS MASTS
FOR NAVY Department
One to Be From 100 to 145 Feet
on Roof of Office
Building. =. al

Arrangements have been made by the
Navy Department for the installation
of four guyed steel pipe masts for
receiving station for wireless mes
sages in the State. War and Navy
building, in substitution for the exist
ing system. Three of the masts are, to
be from As to 50 feet long and the 9TH
er from 130 to 145 feet long. The long
mast is to be erected on the roof of
the State, War and Navy building and
the two existing 60-foot masts on the
north and south ends of the building
are to be removed.
One of these old masts is to be erect
ed on the Court of Claims building at
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue
and the other on the Civil Service
building on + street between 18th and
18th streets. One of the new 50-foot
masts will be erected on the Mills
building at the corner of 18th street
and Pennsylvania avenue, another on
the Navy annex on New York avenue
near 18th street and the third on the
Young Mems Christian Association
building on G street near 18th street.
But one response was received to the
call for bids for the execution of the
desired construction. That was from
John Simmons Company of New York.
which offered to supply the masts and
put them in position for $11,7SO in
about ten months time, subject to de-
lays in the delivery of the necessary
Evening star., 1916-11-07
FIGURES NOT
EASY OF COMPARISON
Effort Will Be Made to Contrast
Them With the Results
for 1914.

Comparative figures. hitherto ex-
tensively used in predicting the out
come of the national elections as the
returns come in, will not be as general
ly induleed in this year. The Star
wishes to let it be known that such
comparative figures as appear in the
election editions and in the bulletins
tonight will be, in the majority of in
stances, based upon the elections of
1914. and not those of 1912.
1t is generally regarded as practically
impossible to compare the vote being
polied today with that cast in 1912. 1t
is felt that such factors as party di-
visions and the innumerable changes
in voting precincts throughout the
country, combined with such difficulties
as present themselves in figuring in the
vote of women in states where suffrage
has been granted them. would make
any comparison of this presidential
campaign and the last impracticable.
In so far as it is possible The Star
is polled with the vote cast in the
state elections of 1914. For instance:
Gov. Whitman of New York in that
year polled a total vote of 6S6.701. as
compared to 541.194 for Glynn, the dem
ocratic candidate. In Greater New
York, comprising New York, Kings,
Queens and Richmond counties, the
democratic candidate had plurality
of 47,5S1, yet the republicans swept the
upstate counties, yielding their candi-
date plurality in this section of
133,0SS and the governorship by total
plurality of 145,507-
Evening star., 1916-11-07

DEMOCRATS SCRATCHING
TICKET IN MONTGOMERY
Republicans and Progressives Be-
lieved to Be Voting G. o. P.
Straight.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, November THE
such large numbers during the early
hours of the day that it was believed that
probabl the hea West vote ever polled in
the county would be cast. During the
first two hours third of the vote was
in, and at noon it was estimated that
one-half of the voters had deposited
their ballots. The workers of both par
ties started in early to get out the vote
and ever since the polls opened, at s
O'Clock this morning, automobiles have
been scurrying in all directions bringing
voters to the polls and taking them back
home.
= 1t was reported during the day that
word had been passed down the line by
influential democrats to knife David j
Lewis, democratic candidate for United
States senator. This could not be veri-
fled. although ii is believed that he is
being cut quite heavily in certain dis
tricts of the county. President Wilson is
cratic votes. especially in Bethesda
Wheaton and Rockville districts. So far
as can be learned the republicans and for
mer progressives are voting as a unit
for Hughes and the other republican can
didates.
While President Wilson and the other
democratic candidates are sure to carry
this county, their majorties are almost
certain to be considerably under that
given President Wilson four years ago
when his vote in the county exceeded The
combined vote of Taft and Roosevelt by
924
The ideal weather is encouraging to the
democrats, who take ii to mean that
there will be very few stay-at-homes
among the farmers, 80 per cent of whom
are held to be democrats.
Evening star., 1916-11-07
ELECTION CELEBRANTS
PLAN TO HEAR RETURNS
New York Enthusiasts Monopo1ize
Public Places Where Screens
Will Be Operated.

NEW YORK, November 7.-Broadway
hotels, restaurants and theaters pre-
pared today for what promises to be
the biggest fete night in recent years.
New Year eve not excepted. Proprie-
tors of leading hotels and cabarets re-
ported that demands for table reser-
vations by election night celebrants
have exceeded all records. At one
well known hostelry arrangements
have been made to accommodate 5000
persons, and the election returns will
be thrown upon screens in several spa
cious reception rooms.
Secretary of State Lansing, who. with
Mrs. Lansing, will come from Water
town, n. Y, after he has cast his bal
lot, will receive the returns. 1t was
announced, in company with Vance Nc
Cormick, chairman of the democratic
national committee, and Col. L. N.
House.
Owing to the new subway construc-
tion certain sections of Broadway VIII
be barred to election night throngs
by police regulations. The restricted
areas are covered with wooden decking.
Evening star., 1916-11-07
NINE LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATIONS FILED
Seven of These Were Turned Down
in Making Up Of
Years Lists.

Since the beginning of the liquor
board has received seven retail and
two wholesale applications Five of
the retail and both wholesale appli-
cants were turned down by the board
when it made up the list of licenses to
be granted for the year. The renewed
appeals will be considered at hearings
to be conducted by the board. The
number of saloons now licensed is
25s. and the number that may be Ii
censed under the law is 300.
Included among the renewed appeals
are those of the Cairo apartment. 1918
O street northwest: John j. Brosnan, I,
sos Az street southwest; Jolly Fat
Mems Club, 933 d street northwest, and
Bernhard Endres, 1915 l street north
west A II. Plugge, who failed in his
effort to obtain a license at 1917 7th
street northwest, requests transfer of
the license held by Michael DAILY at
1919 7th street northwest.
The original retail applications are
made by James p. Byrne, at 1890 E
street northwest, which was refused
to David W. Sullivan. and the DON
oghue Company, Joseph a. Donoghue,
president. at 1924 New York avenue
mis- J. Mccarthy.
The wholesale applicants are Harvey
S. Byrd, trading as Byrd Barry. at
SCI G street northwest, and the German
Brewing Company, at 1st and l streets
southeast
Evening star., 1916-11-07
DIES ON ELECTION DAY.
S. B. Barton, Nominee for Congress,
Victim of Pneumonia.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. November T.
S. r. Barton. candidate for Congress
from Nebraska, died today of acute
pneumonia.
Mr.. Barton, republican. represented
the fifth Nebraska district in the Six
ty-Third Congress. and was a candidate
for recollection at todays election in
competition with Ashton c. ShaIlen-
berger.
Mr. Barton closed his campaign in
this, his home city, last night with an
open air meeting. Exposure as he stood
with barred head addressing his home
folks, is believed to have brought on
the fatal illness. Seventies of the cam
paign previously had affected his
health.
Mr.. Barton is survived by a widow
and one son. Silas e. Barton jr He
as born in Iowa and reared on a Ne
braska farm. He was in his forty fifth
year.
He held the record in the congression-
al session of which he was a member
of the most constant attendance.
Evening star., 1916-11-07
AMBASSADOR AND WIFE
VISIT THE DEUTSCHLAND
Countess Won Bernstorff Makes Her
First Inspection of a Submarine
at New London.

NEW LONDON. Conn, November t.
German ambassador. inspected the Ger
man undersea merchant liner Deutsch-
land here today. 1t was her first visit
on board a submarine. AS the guest
of Capt. Paul Koenig, the Deutschland S
commander, the countess went into the
vessels lowest depths, looked through
the periscope and stepped into every
compartment. The ambassador, who
reiterated that his brief visit here was
entirely a social one. accompanied his
wife to the state pier where the sub
mersible, being loaded for her fourth
transatlantic voyage, lies hidden from
public view. He boarded the craft, but
did not make the inspection with the
countess.
The ambassador denied formally to-
day that he has intrusted to Capt. Koe-
mig official mail addressed to the En-
peror of Germany. 1t was learned, how
ever, that certain mail matter from the
German embassy in Washington will
be carried by the Deutschland on her
next trip. The ambassador and the
countess left here his forenoon for New
York.
Six and one-half tons of silver bullion
from the mint at San Francisco were
unloaded here today at the railroad
station by an express company and
transported to the German merchant
submarine Deutschland. moored at the
state pier, for shipment across the
ocean.
The metal was conveyed through the
streets in five open wagons without
armed guards and few persons who saw
the wagons suspected that $250.OOO
worth of property was being moved in
that fashion.
The crew of the Deutschland will be
entertained at Mystic tonight by the
Frohsinn Club of that place. They will
reach Mystic in the early evening. re-
turning to New London after the enter
tainment.
Evening star., 1916-11-07
STORE ON 7TH STREET AFIRE.
Little Damage Done to Establish
ment of ]. P. Germriller. However.

Fire. which had gained considerable
headway before it was discovered,
broke out shortly after o'clock this
evening in the store of J. p. Germuiller,
309 18th street northwest. The loss
could not be estimated, although it is
not believed it will be heavy.
Smoke pouring from crevices in the
roof above the fourth floor were seen
by Policeman Leopold of the sixth pre-
cinct, who sounded an alarm.
The flames are believed to have origi-
mated in the rear Of the place. which is
conducted as a trunk and harness es-
tablshment. They ascended UP the
back way to the upper floors. which
are unoccupied. Much smoke was con-
fined in the building and when the fire
men entered they had difficulty in fight
ing the flames, but within a short time
the fire was under control
Evening star., 1916-11-07
MRS. MARY E. BRIDGET.
AGED 81 YEARS, DEAD
Had Been a Resident of Washing
ton for Seventy-Three
Years.

Mrs. Mary z. Bridget, widow of John
Bridget, and for seventy-three years a
resident of Washington. died at her
home. 125 D street northwest, yester-
day afternoon, following a long illness.
aged ninety-one years. The funeral is
to be held from St Aloysius Church at
o'clock tomorrow. morning. and
private interment will follow in Mount
Olivet cemetery.
Mrs Bridget was one Of the oldest
residents of Washington. and was ia :
miliar with the various events con-
nected with the growth OF the city
from a primitive village to a great
capital.
Her son, Bernard NJ. Bridget, is a
member of the firm of Parker, Bridget
& Co, clothing merchants on Penn
sylyania avenue She also Is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. Mary E. HiIleary-
nine grandchildren and six great.
grandchildren.
Evening star., 1916-11-07
KANSAS.

TOPEKA, Kan, November IAN in
complete count in all but three of the
city precincts here late today showed:
Hughes. 4,937; Wilson, 3,133; Capper,
5,676, Lansdon, 2,039-
For representative: Anthony. 4.154;
Corwine, 1884. and Harding. 894
WICHITA, Kan. November In
complete returns from the twenty-six
precincts in this city give: Wilson,
1,0S0; Hughes, sos; Capper frepublican),
for governor, 925, and Lansdon dem
ocraO. for governor. 1928; Wilson re-
publican). for representative, eighth
district, GA, and Ayres (democraD, for
reelection. S9S.
LEAvENWORTH. Kan. November Z.
The incomplete returns from the thir-
teen precincts of this city as announced
this afternoon gave: Hughes. 1884,
and Wilson, 1883. The vote for gov
1.035- The vote here in the congress
sional district shows 1882 for Anthony
and S26 for Corwine.
CONCORDIA, Kan, November T.
The incomplete returns from seven pre-
cincts here give Wilson, 434 and
Hughes. 40S. The vote for governor
shows: Lansdon, 333. and Capper. 528.
The Cloud county result in 1912 was:
Wilson, 1858; Roosevelt. 1883; Taft,
ss9 In 1914 it was: Capper, 2,41s:
Hodges. 1858, and Allen, $50.
JUNCTION CITY. Kan. November 7.
Three wards of Junction city and one
precinct of rural Geary county, incom-
For governor Capper received 416 and
Lansdon. 279. The vote for fifth dis
trict congressman shows c. NJ. Harger.
republican. 349, and Guy T. Helvering,
democratic incumbent. 334
lola. Kan, November 7.-Incomplete
returns from the five precincts of this
city gave: Hughes. 34S; Wilson, 217.
The vote on governor was: Capper.
400. and Lansdon, 1872.
HUTCHINSON, Kan, November T.
Incomplete returns from 13 out of IA
city precincts give: Hughes. TAI: Will
son, 536. For governor: Capper ire
publican). 761: Lansdon (democrat)
427
FORT SCOTT. Kan. November T.
Incomplete returns from the nine pre-
cincts in this city gave: Wilson, CAB
and Hughes, sO5. The vote for gov
ernor was Capper trepublican). 4s1;
Lansdon (democraD. 423.
BURLINGTON. Kan. November T.
Incomplete returns from nine of the
twenty-five precincts of Coffey county
gave: Wilson. 4s8, and Hughes, sos.
The vote from seven precincts showed
Iansdon $50 and Capper 457.
ATCHISON. Kan, November In
complete returns from six out of seven
precincts in this city give: Hughes.
1874; Wilson, 67S.
CHANUTE. Kan. November THE
partial returns from the four precincts
Of Cbanute given out this afternoon
show: Hughes. 392, and Wilson. 355.
LAWRENCE, Kan, November In
complete returns from two precincts
here give: Hughes. 1872: Wilson, 81.
OTTAWA. Kan. November I'm
complete returns from eleven of the
thirty-two precincts of Franklin coun-
ty gave: Wilson, GA. and Hughes. S71.
Evening star., 1916-11-07
FOR WILSON AND CARLIN.
City and County Re-
turns Indicate $500 Plurality.

President Wilson and Representative
CarIin were favored in the vote from
Alexandra city and county. The Presi-
dent polled 1.03s votes in the city and
44S in the county. The reelection of
Mr.. Carlin as representative of the
eighth Virginia district seems assured,
by a plurality of $500. The vote fol-
lows:
Alexandria city - Wilson, l.O3s:
Hughes. 1854: Hanly. 4. Benson. 6; Rel
mer, /: Carlin. 1.014; Crupper 438; Man.
ming, IL; Hamilton. 22.
Alexandria county = Wilson, 44S;
Hughes, 35I: Carlin. 652: Crupper, 369.
Carlin elected by an estimated pIu-
rality of $500.
Evening star., 1916-11-07
POLAND PROBLEM TO WAIT.
No Recognition by United States
Until After the War.

The question of the recognition by
the United States of any new govern
ment that may be established in Po-
land will not arise till after the war
It is stated authoritatively here that
any changes in administration made
now will be viewed by this govern
ment purely as war measures. subject
to recognition only at the conclusion
of hostilities.
Intense interest is shown by offcials
in the natuse OF the various proclama-
tions, the probable boundaries of the
new kineaom. the extent Of its in6e-
pendence and the possibiIitx Of the NJ
Evening star., 1916-11-07
NO BREAK IS EXPECTED
IN PRESIDENTIAL PERIOD
Secretary of State Not Anticipating
Honor Through March 4 Fall
ing ON Sunday.

Although there has been widespread
rumor that Secretary Lansing would be
the next President of the United States.
owing to the fact that March 4, 1911.
Inauguration day, falls on Sunday. the
Secretary of State himself does not ex-
pect this unusual honor will fall upon
him. Mr.. Lansing is not in the city
today. but State Department officials
said the matter had been talked of and
disposed of with the statement that
there will be no break in the presl-
Dental succession simply because
March 4 is a Sunday in 1871
Inauguration Day Query.
However, the fact that the date is
Sunday gives rise to the question as to
what day will be chosen for the in
augural pageant According to officials
here. the oath of Office may be taken
by the President elect on any date
after he is elected, and that no matter
when the inaugural parade is held the
man who is elected today will be the
President of the United States lmme-
diately upon the expiration OF the pres
ent presidential term.
Should President Wilson be reelected
there will be no interregnum, 1t is
claimed. Should Mr.. Hughes be elected
il is held that if he shall take the oath
of office any time before March at
noon he will be the President for the
term which begins on that date, wheth-
er il be Sunday or not.
Two Sworn In March 5.
President Monroe, in 1921. took the
oath of office on March 5. Taylor fol-
lowed his example in 1S49. In 1877,
though. President Hayes took the oath
of Office On March 8. There was a spe-
cial reason for his being careful. how
ever. The Tilden-Hayes row had split
the nation and in The Star of March 5,
1877. there is the published report of
the rumor that Tilden had also taken
the oath in New York. SO as to be
ready to go into office if the fates so
decided.
Washington is interested, of course.
In the inaugural ceremonies, and
whether they will be held March 8 or
March or March S. The matter
seems to be one which will rest with
the President-elect. The Hayes cere-
monies were held March S.
Evening star., 1916-11-07
MUM SHOW AT PHILADELPHIA.
Directors of American Rose Society
Also to Meet There.

PHILADELPHIA, November T.
Chrysanthemum growers from all sec
tions of the country and directors of
the American Rose Society are assem-
bled here in conjunction with the six
ty-seventh annual chrysanthemum show
of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
which opened today. The Chrysanthe-
mum Society of America will hold its
annual meeting tomorrow, while a spe-
cial session of the board of directors
of the American Rose Society will be
held during the week.
More than 1000 of the richest flow
ers and plants in the country have
been entered in the exhibit