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The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
SUGGEST FOR DEFENSE
A POOR MANS LOAN'
Navy League Advocates Issuing Bonds
of Small Denominations to Build
Up Army and Navy.

A poor mans loan" to raise funds for
an army and navy capable OF defending
the country in any emergency was pro-
posed yesterday in a statement by Perry
Belmont, a director of the Navy League
Of the United States. Mr. Belmont sug-
gests that bonds be issued in denomina-
tIons as low as so so that the impera-
met Immediately.
The statement, which was issued by
the Navy League, points out that no
comprehensive financial policy to carry
out building programs has been suggest
ed to Congress. It Is set forth that the
bond issue plan would provide the best
possible test OF the country's attitude on
the question OF preparedness. The state
ment in part follows:
In response to a wer-sustained de-
mand for the increase of military and
naval establishments, numerous building
programs. plans to enlarge the personnel
of the navy, and other suggestions with
regard to both services have been placed
before Congress by the executive depart
mnt But no comprehensive program, in
cluding a financial policy to carry II into
effect has been presented to the legisla-
tive branch from any quarter.
The burden of providing for pres
ent and future national defense can
most fairly be distributed over a pc
riod of years through government
bonds in order that one generation
alone should not bear its whole
weight.
"A financial policy that would en-
large the participation in government
securities in order that millions Of
citizens should be holders of the Unit
ed States bonds, especially II issued
for the national defense, would, in
view of the patriotic awakening
throughout the country. prove sue
cessful and be most beneficial
National defense bonds of small
denominations (twenty dollars) direct
ly accessible, as are postal savings
bonds. without Intervention of bank
ing interests. should be issued. The
holders of such bonds would be active
ly interested in governmental expen-
ditures for the national defense. We
might expect much less waste of pub
lie money in that direction.
A government loan to provide for
the national defense issue, in bonds of
small denominations, would furnish
the best possible test of the American
peoples attitude toward the estab-
lishment of an American navy and an
American, army commensurate with
American standards, and demanded by
international conditions at present
| confronting civilization.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
Honor Confederate Veterans.

The Confederate Veterans Of the Dis
trict were the guests at a reception at
the Confederate Memorial Home on
Thursday, rendered by the r. e. Lee
Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy
Mrs. c. P. Odenheimer, president general,
and Capt Fred Beall commander Camp
III, made addresses. A musical and
literary program was rendered by Mrs
Wallace Streeter, Miss Blanche Sinclair,
G.. Marc Phillips, and Sanford Coving-
ton. The receiving line included Mrs
Walter z. Hutton, Mrs. Franklin Oden-
heimer, Mrs. Maud Howard Smith, Mrs
Nina NJ. Whitaker and Mrs. A. Eugene
Barr.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
CYCLE HITS TREE;
TWO RIDERS INJURED
Charles o. Millar Goes to Hospital
with Skull Fractured. While Bur-
ton DOYLE Is Bruised

Charles o.. Millar, 2s. sss B street
southeast printer, was seriously in
jured last night about o'clock when
a motorcycle upon which he was riding
collided with a tree at Sixth and 3
streets southeast. Millar was taken 10
Casualty Hospital. His skull was frac-
tured and he was severely bruised.
Doyle Is. Of etaoin hrdlu hrdlu upu
Millar was riding with Burton w.
Doyle, Is. Of 1ss T street southeast, also
a printer. who was operating the cycle.
Al Sixth and B streets, Doyle swerved
his machine to avoid coIliding with an
automobile, and ran over the curb. Both
the riders were thrown of when the
motorcycle struck tree. Doyle was
Injured. but refused to be taken to a
hospital The motorcycle was damaged.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
KITCHIN SARCASTIC In
COMMENTS ON SPEECH
Democratic House Leader Finds Com
fort in Presidents Preparedness
Speech in New York.

Elegantly dicuoned. and no doubt
chsrmin ely delivered" was the comment
made yesterday by Representative Kitch-
IN, the Democratic House leader on the
speech on preparedness made in New
York Thursday by President Wilson
Il am glad in his speech he repudiated
the persistent statement Of Gen Wood.
made before the House and Senate mill
tary committees. that this country Is IN
serious danger Of invasion by some great
power after the European war.
7 am encouraged by his statement, let
men debate the facts 1t leads me to
hope that hereafter In his speeches he
Will not consider himself free from q
similar obligation"
Representative Dies, a Texas Democrat,
csnouneed the Presidents defense policy,
in a speech delivered in the House yea
10 change in conditions which would
warrant change in military policy.
Representative Mann made a brief
speech In which explained why he had
changed his mind on the question Of in
creased armament When two great
forces are at war as they are now
said Mr.. Mann, 1T Is always to the
advantage of one side or the other tc
Involve other countries In the struggle
And while the President of the United
States Is going around the country to
state his case II were more beconnins
for the members Of his party to at least
await his statement before abusing him
as talking 1diotically' as the gentleman
from Texas has done today"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
Would | lave Railroad Men Fix
Tariffs, Subject to Revision
Otto H. Kahn Denounces Present Interference by States
with Interstate Business Plan Similar to
Federal Banking System.

cup OF railroad dificulties and grievances
Il full
'I am far from holding the railroads
bIameless for some of the conditions with
which they are now confronted. Not q
few Of them were arrogant in the days
Of their power, many mixed IN politics,
some forgot that besides having a duty
the public, some were guilty of grievous
and inexcusable financial misdeeds.
But in their natural resentment and
their legitimate resolve to guard against
similar conditions in the future, the peo-
pie have overshot the mark. The proof
Of the pudding is in the eating. Not less
than eighty-two railroads, comprising
Of capitalization, are IN receivers hands
and less new mileage has been con-
structed in 1915 than in any year since
the civil war"
Mr.. Kahn then expressed the belief
without any qualifications that the rail-
way receIvership now in existence were
due to harmful legislation.
Regulation Here to Stay.
the principle OF giving to the Interstate
Commerce Commission power to regulate
rates is sound, and am convinced that
it has come to stay. But I think that
the now prevailing rigid and cumbersome
system Of what is practically rate making
by the commission is neither sound nor
wise. 1 believe that the public could and
would be just as fully protected and that,
in fact. both the public and the railroads
would be the gamers IL the immensely
complex, difficult and delicate task of
making rates were left in the hands of
those trained for It by a life's study, ex-
perience and practice-i thu railroad
officials. with full power however, in the
commission. on its own motion, to reduce
or to increase rates for cause"
Among the principal remedies suggested
by Mr. Kahn to meet the situation are
the following:
% Creation Of a strong, effective and
controlling Central Federal Commission
in Washington, with regional commits
sions according to geographic groupings
(O The Commission to be relieved of
much detail work and Of certain essen
TALLY conflicting functions which should
be conferred upon a separate body.
C0 The Jurisdiction Of State bodie. in
railroad matters should cease as far as
it relates directly or indirectly to inter-
state commerce.
90 The function of rate making should
be left to the railroads, with full power.
however. IN the commission on its own
motion to reduce or increase rates for
cause
% Pooling arrangements should be
Permitted subject to approval by the COM
mission.
90 In determining rates due weight
and consideration should be given to all
factors that go to enhance the cost of
operating railroads. such as legislative
enactments. increased taxation, advances
lin wages. etc.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29

Creation Of q strong, effective, and
controlling Central Federal Commission
in Washington. with regional commits
sions according to geographic groupings,
along exactly the same lines followed by
the Federal Reserve Banking system, Is
suggested by Otto H. Kahn, in discussing
the needs Of the American railroads in
an article in the February number Of
Worlds Work
Mr.. Kahn. who has had wide expert
ence in the management Of many i'm
Portant railroads, does not criticise the
Interstate Commerce Commission. He
does believe, however. that that body
is greatly oyerworked. He Is also
strongly Of the opinion that the time
has come 10 end the harmful conflict be-
tween the Federal and State Commits
siors by placing control Of all interstate
Business in the hands Of the government.
As Illustrative of the stupendous
amount OF work with which the Com
mission is bUrdened, he calls attention
to its annual report, with its formidable
array Of 10000 pages Of testimony taken,
10000 tariff publications received. hear
iags held, opinions rendered, orders is
sued. claims. complaints and applica-
lions disposed OF. Inspections made, ac-
counts examined, prosecutions initiated
or conducted, statistics gathered, con-
gressioHal inquiries answered, and SO
forth.
And let II be remembered that in addi-
tion to its railroad work the Commits
sion has also to supervise and regulate
telegraph. telephone, pipe lines, and ex-
press companies. For years Congress
has thrust upon the Commission one
function after another until il Is simply
overwhelmed. The result is not merely
delay and insufficient time for deliberate
consideration, but the necessity to reIe-
cate the hearing and investigation Of
many important cases to clerks or
agents"
where the Conflict Begins.
"Eut." MI Kahn points out, the most
serious grievance is the fact that in ad-
dition TO the activities Of State legisla-
lures there arc not less than forty-three
state commissions. exercising varying de-
Erses Of power over railroads. guided in
their decisions by no prccedents or fixed
rules, their Jurisdiction and the DEGREES
INTERVENING. conflicting with. upsetting
those Of each other and of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
What with the regulating activities OF
forty-three commissions besides the In
tsrstats Commerce Commission, the adop-
tion by state legislatures Of rate-hxing
measures, extra crew bills, and all kinds
OF minute enactmsnts Cbetween 1872 and
1915 more than 400 Federal and State
bills affecting the railroads were intro
duced and more than 40 enacted, the
enormous increase within the last seven
years in Federal and State taxation, the
steadily mounting cost of labor, the eX-
actions OF municipal and county authori-
ties. etc.-it will be admitted that the
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
Francis S. Deland Dies.

Francis Summer Deland, 90, civil war
veteran. died suddenly Wednesday night
at his home, 1859 Spring road northwest.
Death was due to heart failure. Mr..
Delsnd just celebrated his iftieth year OF
service in the Office OF the auditor of
the Treasury for the War Department.
He had been clerk Of the Temple Baptist
Church for nearly thirty years Funeral
services, conducted by Rev. j. ]. Muir.
pastor Of Temple Baptist Church, will
be held at the residence at o'clock to-
day 1ntsrment which will be private,
VIII be In Rock Creek Cemetery
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
MISS HoLBRooK ARRIVES.
National Lecturer VIII Appear Ne
fore TheosophicaI Federation.

Miss Isabel sHoibrook. national lecturer
OF the Theosophical Society has arrived
In Washington for three weeks engage
ment at 1916 II street northwest, under
auspices OF the Theosophical Federation
of the. District.
Evidences of Reincarnation" will be
the subject Of lecture tomorrow night
at o'clock. The Book of Revelations
will be the subject OF Friday nights leo
ture. Question meetings will be held on
Thursday evenings. An inquirers' class
VIII be held on Monday evenings. An in
formal tea TO meet the lecturer win be
given at the hall on Saturdays at
o'clock. commencing next week.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
TO RAISE MILLION DOLLARS.
The Actors Fund Endeavor to Ac.
quire Endowment.

The Actors Fund Of America, of which
Daniel Frohman, president Of the New
York Lyceum Theater. is president, Is
endeavoring to raise 1000, 900 for an en-
dowment to place the fund beyond the
annual need OF soliciting aid from the
public.
The fund will be used for the weekly
care of actors and actresses throughout
the United States who, by reason of H.
ness and physical incapacitation, are un-
able to pursue their profession, and also
for the continued maintenance Of the
Actors Home on Staten Island, where
old and retired members of the profess
sion are sheltered and receive comfor-
table care.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
Eclipse Will Be Visible Here

A partial eclipse of the sun will be
visible in Washington next Thursday
morning Observations and photographs
will be made from the Naval Observa-
tory. About four-tenths Of the sun will
be obscured when the shadow reaches
its maximum. The eclipse will begin at
1911 O'Clock and will continue until 1923
o'clock
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
Will Remember the Maine

The Navy and Military Order of the
spanish-American war, will hold dinner
at the Army and Navy Club in this city,
on the evening of February IA, the an
niversary of the blowing up of the
Maine. In honor of the officers of the
National Commandery, which win be In
session here on that data
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29

J. As every one will instantly compre-
hend. the amasahasebi, Of Java, very
poisonous snake, is so called from It's
umbrella-like head. The creature makes
a peculiar noise by the nimble moving OF
Its tongue and a slight touch Of Its fangs
= fatal.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29

Spokane. in Washington, which is one
OF the newly prohibited states. delights
ITSELF with q beverage called "carbo-
mated fiyz-" c. z. looks and tastes like
beer, but Is free from alcohol. Also the
barrels require no government proprie-
tafy stamp
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29

India's coal production has passe,
the 10000. .0o0-ton mark annually an,
electrical machinery is being intro
duced into its mines.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29

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yhose irnlnedistely family nnt recstvins fss
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The Washington herald., 1916-01-29
DISTRICT PRIZES

the the candidate
First District prize order for 800
furniture.
n merchandise
bird prize an merchandise
fourth Of
merchandise
in
The Washington herald., 1916-01-29

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any nomination
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During these three days there will be vote value
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discretion Of the 600 club'' Manager.
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An active candidate Is one who turns tn one sub
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The Washington herald., 1916-01-29

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south and eat Of hncs Cre~4
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Ro6 Cresk and Dorth of Potomac River. Teunklly-
town. ClevslsDd Psrt, Counscdc1t avenue and
Massachusetts, avenue e1trnded. Ch~V Chss
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Embraces the city Of Ale1sndrs
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EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT

The Savranoffs, company of Rus
sian musicians, appeared on the stage
at the High School auditorium last
evening and presented very excel
lent program. The instruments used
in the evenings entertainment were
the piano, violin and cello and at the
close. two of the national instruments
of Russia were used. The program
was we'll selected and executed with
an case and grace that at once pro-
claimed the members of the company
as masters of their art.
The next number of the course will
be on Tuesday. January g. Julius
Caesar Maybe, Greek, will deliver
lecture on his native country. This
number promises to be very interest
ing.
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SHOP EARLY
Only 8 MORE DAYS
GRAND Jury
For the December Term Of the Mason
Circuit Court Returns Several In
dlctments Yesterday, Makes
Its Report and Asks to be
Excused.

The Grand Jury for the December
term of the Mason Circuit Court re-
turned six indictments yesterday, made
its report for the term and asked to be
excused. The Jury was in session a
total of four days during this term
of court.
The following indictments were re-
turned yesterday:
William Pierson, obtaining property
under false pretense, two counts, bail
of $3.50 in each indictment.
Thomas Lucas, violating local OPP
tion law, 800.
w. II. Farwick, having liquor In
possession for purpose of sale in local
option territory, 800.
Gill Edwards, Fern Edwards and
Orville Edwards, setting net in run
ming water, $50 apiece.
]. Quincy Ward, setting fish net in
running water, 5000.
The last indictment named is
AGAINST the State Game Warden. Mr..
Ward, it is claimed employed Mr..
Frank Bierley of this city to trap fish
in the Ohio River with a net. The
fish were then shipped to Lexington.
The offense occurred last summer.
The following was the report of the
Grand Jury:
We, your Grand Jury, report that
We have examined witnesses in %
cases, found 81 indictments and dis
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-15
WILL PLAY LEXINGTON

The basketball team OF the Mays.
willie High School will meet the team
from the Lexington High School on
the local floor. A game with Newpor:
had been scheduled for the evening
but arrangements could not be made
with that team satisfactorily The
Lexington High School is the second
largest in the state and they have an
excellent team. The local boys have
however, the hopes of beating them
They have not lost a game this season
and they bid fair to continue their
winning streak. The probable line-up
Tor the opening Of the game for Mays
vile will be; Wood, center; Smoot
and Everett, forwards, and Downing
and Bowman, guards.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-15

missed two cases for lack Of testimony.
We have examined the various county
offices and county jail and find them
In good condition.
"Our attention has been called to
the reckless and careless driving Of
motor machines on the public roads
Of our county. We, the Grand Jury,
recommend that the law on this mat
ter be enforced by the proper officials.
1--WE also recommend that the prop
err officials take steps to make our
County Infirmary self sustaining.
mo further business. we beg to be
excused"
II. II. CHILDS, Foreman
In the Court William Hunter was
fined 800 and given 40 days in jail
for selling liquor in local option terri
tory. On another indictment he was
fined 500 and given 20 days in Jail.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-15
CHRISTMAS BANQUET TO THE
YOUNGER MEMBERS OF CHRIS.
TIAN BIBLE SCHOOL

There will be something new in the
way Of a treat to the children of the
Christian Bible School. 1t has been
the custom of this school for the past
three years to have a giving Christ
mas and only treat the children from
the Junior department down. These
were usually given candy, something
that the children usually have a plen-
ty of from other sources. Therefore II
was decided that this year a Christ
mas Banquet be given the members of
these departments which includes the
Juniors, Primary, Beginners and the
Cradle Roll. The menu will be ap-
propriate for each department. A
most enjoyable time is being planned
for these young folks. The parents
or old members Of the families may,
in fact are asked to come to look on
and see how the children enjoy them
selves. The time for the banquet is
from four-thirty to fve-thirty on
Thursday afternoon, December 21.
This time has been selected as the
most appropriate for these ages. This
will be the first treat of this kind
given to this age children in this city
-
Candies Wholesale and Retail, also
n DTNNH -
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A STORY TELLING HOUR

Pupils and friends of the Christian
Church Sunday School are invited t.
be present for the story telling houl
in the Junior room at seven oclocl
Friday evening, December Is. Inter
esting stories will be told by Mis-
Mary Wilson and Mrs. Ned Piper. AL
so illustrated rhymes from Kiddie
land. 14-2