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The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Had $4,000 Insurance
On Few Furnishings

NEW YORK. Sept. 1l.-Whether An
tonic Mosulli set fire to his five-story
tenement building. at li9 Bleecker street,
or not. Fire Marshal Kivel thinks 5000
Is a lot of insurance TO carry on a
settee. two chairs. n table. a mirror
and O few clothes.
When Deputy Chief Helm. the first
to reach the burning structure early
yesterday morning, entered the tene-
ment. he says he found a dozen fires
In rooms on the second and third floors.
Holes had been bored in the flooring
and quantities OF benzine. turpentine
and gasolene sprirkled about. he as
serted.
\ ten-gallon can which had contained
turpentine. n six-gailon jar partly filled
with bcnzine and "A gasolene coEtainer
were found on the top floor.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
WAR CAUSES LITTLE
CHANGE IN SHIPPING
Effects Of Two.year Struggle
Much Less Than Generally
Thought.

Two years Of world warfare have
made little change In the worlds ship
ping situation.
Contrary to the general impression. this
In the fact set forth in recent COM
merce report of the Government. 1t is
based on ngures taken from the annual
volumes Of Lloyds Register OF Shipping
for the year ended June 90. 1916.
The report says that results OF the
changes wrought by two years Of world
war are les marked than generally sup
posel. The worlds merchant shipping
is less by 406. .4l8 gross tons than at the
outbreak of the war. In the two years
before the war, shipping increased ct
the rate Of about 2.b0O.o 900 tons per year.
Since the outbreak OF the war. the
shipping OF neutral nations has gained
s27 .019 tons. and the shipping Of the allies
has gained 26e.74O tons. while shipping
under German. Austro- Hungarian, and
Turkish flags Is 500. .2l5 tons less.
Largely due to the ship-registry act
OF August. 1914. the gain of American
ships in ocean trade ls S20.OO tons.
This IL nearly as great as the gains
of all other nations combined. whether
II is a Dermanent gain. however. or
| only temporary, remains to be seen.
BY the ship-registry act alluded to,
| $50. 900 tons Of shipping under the Brit
| ish flag, 10000 tons under The German
| flag. and $500 tons under other for
| eign flags. owned by Americans, Sc
cured American registry. British ton
| mage thus transferred IL greater than
the not British loss in the war. The
German merchant marine is the heaviest
loser In tonnage. 1.301.7ii tons, almost
wholly through the transfer to other
flags either under the American regis
| try law or through capture by the al
| lied powers. Few German merchant
| vessels. except auxiliary cruisers sunk
| In battle, have been DESTROYED
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Changes Are Announced
Of Commerce Employees

The following changes In the personnel
Of the Department of Commerce were
announced today
George II. Van Buren, expert chief of
division. Bureau Of the Census. at 1900
has resigned.
In the Bureau OF Standards. Charles
Fl. Davey. assistant physicist, at 81 $50
Pittsburgh. Pa, has resigned Harold +.
Stimson has been promoted to assistant
physicist. at Si.<o0; John Tucker. jr.. has
been PROBATIONARY appointed as assist
ant physicist. at $780, at Pittsburgh
Pa, and the temporary appointment OF
Judson c. Dickerman as gas inspector
at 5000, has been extended.
Katherine II. Gibson has been given ar
extension of her temporary appointment
as clerk, at 5000. In the Bureau Of For
eign and Domestic Commerce.
Marvin C. Roberts. laborer. fisherie,
station. Edenton. N. c.. at $500. has re-
signed.
Clark L. Sims. assistant keeper. Love
Point Light Station. Nd. at $3.50. has re-
signed.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
PetWOrth Carnival to
Repeat Dance Contest

Another dancing contest. similar to
the affair staged on Saturday night.
will be feature OF the Petworth
carnival, which is to be repeated to-
night at the Petworth School. Eighth
and Shepherd streets northwest. The
affair is being held under the auspices
OF the Petworth Womens Club.
The contest this evening is expected
to bring out even more competitors
than that of Saturday. when sixteen
couples participated. A number of
handsome prizes have been offered for
the winners OF the contest. and rival
ry Is keen among the young folks of
Petworth and vicinity to carry off the
honors.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
TODAY'S BEST FILMS.

Crandall's. Ninth and r streets
A. II. Van Buren, and Theda Bara
m THE Double Life" (Fox Film
Company.
Savoy. Fourteenth street and CO.
lumbia road-Mary Pickford in
..Hulda From Holland" (Famous
Players.
Apollo. ga H street northeast-Lina
Cavalieri In Shadows Of Her Past"
Avenue Grand. 845 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast-Bessie Barriscale
in mot My Sister" (Triangle-Kay
Bee).
Circle. nos Pennsylvania avenue
William WI ..rhu Russsl. H,I and h Gaariotts Bur
Masonic Auditorium. Thirteenth
Telessn in "The Unknown" LaskyJ.
Leader, Ninth between e and r
strsets-Pauline Frederick In THE
Woman in the Case" (Famous Play
ers).
Belasco, Lafayette square-Adda
Gleason in Ramona" adapted from
the novel by Helen Hunt jackson,
with musical setting by Emil Bier
man. produced by Donald Crisp
lClune).
Casino, Seventh and F streets
Marshal Neilan, Bessie Eyton. George
Fawcett, and Mary Charleston in
The Prince Chap" and Charles
Chaplin In THE Count" (MutuaD.
Loew's Columbia, Twelfth and F
streets-Louise Hun in THE Reward
of Patience" Famous Players), and
Charles Chaplin in THE Count"
(MutuaD.
Garden, 423 Ninth street-Charles
Chaplin In THE Count" (MutuaD
and Anna Little in 1.-THE Forgotten
Prayer" (MutuaD.
Strand, Ninth and D streets-Doux-
las Fairbanks in "FiirtinR With
Fate" (Trinagle- Arts.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
HYATTSVILLE CITIZENS
THANKED BY TEACHERS
Prince Georges County Institute
Passes Resolutions.

HYATTSVILLE. Sept. 1l.-Resolutions
Of thanks for courtesies extended by in
structors and citizens OF Hyattsville
have been approved by the teachers of
Prince Georges county who have been
attending a teachers training institute
here. The text of the resolution made
public today. II as follows:
Whereas. the teachers OF Prince
George county in the institute assembled
nave been the recipients Of such excel
lent and faithful service on the part of
the instructors. OF the institute. and
furthermore, of many courtesies from
The citizens Of Hyattsville
BE 1t resolved: That we extend our
sincere thanks to the instructors, Miss
Edmonston. Miss Gibbons. Mrs. Duvall,
Miss Gibbs. DR.. Buchner Prof. Metger,
Prof. Cormick. Prof. Gwynn. also to the
ladies Of the w. G. T. l.. and the citi-
Gems OF fayetteville. and to Superinten-
dent Burroughs for the satisfactory
manner In which he has planned and
conducted the institute"
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Object of the League.
Embarrassment of Riches.

1t often happens that the weeks
grist Of photoplays In the various
theaters in Washington will turn
up a very familiar face to the
patrons which will be recognized as
that OF some particular local favor
ite of the stage. 1t seldom happers.
however, that two leading men who
have gained fame in Washington
should appear In the same week.
Manager Harry Crandall has
caused such an unusual event 70 oc-
cur in the program for this week at
his downtown theater. however. A.
III. VanBuren, who until a few
months ago was leading man OF the
Poll Players. and who Is rated as one
OF the most studious and conscien-
tious actors as we'll as most popu-
lar. that have appeared in the Dis
trict. appears as leading man with
Theda Bara at the Crandall Thcater
today. tomorrow, and Wednesday.
The next two days Of the week
Rockcliffe Fellowes will be seen as
leading man with Ormi Hawley. Mr..
Fellowes was also leading man at
the Poll Theater at one time.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Protest Hospital for
Paralysis Sufferers

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. ll.-Efforts
Of physicians to establish a tempor-
airy isolation ward at the Bryn Mawr
Hospital for the treatment OF infan-
tile paralysis patients have met with
strong opposition from wealthy Main
line residents that threatens today to
become a virtual war.
Threats reached the Radnor police
from unknown sources that buildings
now half completed would be burned
and "A guard has been established by
dren might be infected in excusing the
fashionable upheaval. Six new cases
and no deaths were reported today.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Uncle Sam Needs Some
Assistants in Ceramics

An open competitive examination for
laboratory assistant in ceramics will
be held October 4 In this and other
cities Of the country. according to an
announcement today by the United
States Civil Service Commission.
Vacancies will be filled in the labora-
tory of the Bureau of Standards at
Pittsburgh. Pa. at salaries ranging
from 5000 to LOO a year. The subject
Of ceramics comprises the technology
tories. and pottery.
Applicants for permission to take the
examination must be graduates Of or
senior students in, a course Of ceramic
engineering or ceramics at a technical
school or college of recognized stand
ing. and the examination Is open only
to men.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
l5,4l8Ia Tons of Cheese
Are Held in Storage

There are 15.ilsis tons of American
cheese in cold storage. At least that
was the fact September I. according to
tho first monthly report OF Charles ].
Brand. chief OF the office Of Markets
and Rural Organization, Department of
Agriculture. made public today. The
report shows that on the first Of the
month there were in cold storage and
held by lb2 firms throughout the United
and nineteen firms reported holdings of
this year to be 27,74s.l7s pounds as
against 2s,574,634 pounds last year, or
a decrease OF 30 per cent.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Southern Will Carry
Dairymen to Convention

Dairymen from all parts OF the South
are to he transported to tho National
Dairy Show at Springfield. Mass, Oc-
tober !: to II. in special train pro-
vided by the Southern railway accord
ing to an announcement made today
at the local offices of the Southern.
The purpose Of the railway company
in arranging tho trip. II was stated, Is
to bring the farmers OF the South in
closer touch with the dairying methods
of the North. and to acquaint the pub
lie with the advantages OF the South
as a dairy section. An extensive ex-
hibit at the show has been provided
for by the Southern.
Swift & Co.'S sales OF beef in Washing
ton, u. c.. for the week ending Satur-
day, Sept 3. averaged as follows: Do
nestle beef, 1877 cents per pound.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Pray to Avert Plague.

In response to an appeal OF the Ma
tional Reform Association. prayers for
protection of school children here
against infantile paralysis were invoked
yesterday by pastors of several churches:
The Rev. A. II. Zimmerman offered
prayer for the children last night at
the open-air services from the gospel
wagon OF the Central Union Mission at
sixth street and Louisiana avenue north
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Employees to Name Officers.

Candidates for officers in the Federal
Employees Union are to be selected at
meeting of the War Department branch
Of the organization in the Chamber OF
Commerce rooms tomorrow evening
Men also will be selected at this meeting
10 represent the War Department in the
board of representatives Of the Federal
Union.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Women in Swimming Contest.

What Is believed will be one OF the
largest swimming events for women
ever conducted in Washington will be
held at the municipal pools at
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, when
more than 100 women and girls Will
compete. The meet will be In charge
OF Policeman F. j. Brunner.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
The Rev. H. B. Angus to Leave.

The Rev. Harry Barrymore Angus.
for several years in charge Of Peck
Memorial Chapel. Georgetown, and sec.
the Covenant, has resigned both
charges, and on October l will assume
the pastorate Of Mcdowell Presbyterian
Church, Philadelphia. For the present
services here will be in charge OF the
Rev. DIR. Wallace.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Give Novel Entertainment.

A novel musical entertainment was
given last night by, the Junior section OF
the Young women's Hebrew Associa-
ton at festival at the zionists' Home,
13o6 Sixth street northwest. Among
those who took part were the Misses
Nora Weiss. Beatrice Greenberg, LOIS
Krick, and Mr.. Goldberg. In charge OF
Hornstein and Fannie Taishoff. ana
Mrs. Kotz.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
To Fight Paralysis.

The Washington Safety First Asso-
citation, at its meeting September 27
in the Public Library. will be urged
to petition Congress to properly safe
guard the District from an infantile
paralysis scourge.
The resolution will be presented by
]. Clinton Hiatt. secretary OF the as
sociation. The Columbia Heights Git
liens Association, of which Mr.. Hiatt
also is secretary. passed the resolu =
tion at its last meeting.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Washington Patrons Favored.

Just how the combination OF the
interests Of the producer and ex-
hibitor work out when the producer
becomes an exhibitor Is to I've shown
the last half of the week in the
presentation of THE Combat" with
Anita Stewart as star at the Ca
sino Theater.
This photoplay Is scheduled for
release as a v. L. 8. f. product early
in October. But as the V. l.. 8. z.
interests are bound pin the sue
cess Of the Casino. the play comes
here this week.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Bishop Mcdowell to Speak.

Bishop w. F. Mcdowell is to be the
principal speaker at the annual meet
ing OF the Washington District Wom-
ans Foreign Missionary Society OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church, to be
held in Union NJ. E. Church. Monday,
October 2
The Washington times., 1916-09-11

cording to a bull
letin - ~ Smith
sonian institution.
He runs back
5000, 900 years. and
had his beginnings
In the Eocene Age
That was thou
sands Of years be-
fore man arrived.
This pre- = Eocene
horse was known
as Eohippus. or
Dawn Horaa. Ha
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Children on Outing.

Tho children OF the Methodist
Home for Children. at Georgetown.
accompanied by three adults. were
taken on an excursion to Great Falls
today. Luncheon was served at noon.
Twenty-Five went for the outing.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Holds "Vags" for Harvest.

SIOUX CITY. Iowa, Sept. ll.-There
will be no shortage OF harvest hands In
South Dakota this year II Police Judge
Foster @. Iddings has his way. Judge
Iddings Is collecting vagrants in the city
jail and announced he plans to release
them at harvest time, after taking
proper measures to assure their Snme-
diate conduct to the seat OF activities.
Sunday Outing to Philadelphia $3.50.
Chester $225, Wilmington $500. round
trip. Baltimore & Ohio 7:0 a. m, Sept.
II. Returning same day.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Improvement Body to Meet.

A meeting of the Public Improve
mont Association of Congress Heights
10 to be held tonight at Loenler's
Hotel.
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
ITEMS OF INTEREST
: IN AND ABOUT TOWN
News and Gossip Of Washing.
! ton and Washinutonians
| Tersely Told.

When 1t comes to family trees the
horse has 1t on humans. He is first
degree old inhabitant Of this globe, ac-
The Washington times., 1916-09-11
Julia MarIowe and E. n. Soth-
ern to Serve on important
Committee.
ART CULTURE An OBJECT
To Correspond to the Work Of
Drama League for Stage
UpIift.

Since most modern manifestations
OF art or science or political economy
must have q separate boosting or
ganixation to steer public opinion In
the right direction - the photoplay
has recently acquired one.
The Drama League represents the
type Of steering" committee that is
meant. The Drama League Is out
side tho commercial atmosphere of
the theater managers office. and 1t
essays to steer the public toward the
good plays through the fact that its
efforts are entirely disinteyested as
to particular plays. but are devoted
to the upbuilding Of the dramatic art.
In the same terms the newly form
ed Photoplay League announces Its
purpose. With the purpose OF slim
ulating public interest In motion pic
ture productions which receive the
Endorsement Of Its playgoing public.
the league has sent out from Its head
quarters In the Rits-Carlton Hotel.
New York, a circular letter to motion
picture producers soliciting their co.
operation in a comprehensive national
scheme.
on the advisory committee OF the
Photoplay League are names OF some
OF the most prominent society and
civic persons In New York. The list
includes Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson.
Il. Fl. Sothern. Julia Marlowe. Mrs.
Charles Whitman. Mrs. Willard ID.
Straight. Lillian D. Wald. DR.. Ste
phen s. Wise. Mrs. James Speyer.
Cornelius Vanderbilt. and Isaac N.
Seligman. treasurer.
Object of the League.
THE primary object Of the league Is
that there may be an organised body
Of the public throughout the country
to supporth the worth while photo
plays" says the announcement.
THE intention of the league IL not
to criticise or condemn any form Of
the motion picture whatever. but sole
ly to encourage the public support Of
such pictures as reach the leagues
own particular standard. by COM
mending to their members at least
one frst-class picture each week.
which shall be given the Endorsement
Of the league and be put on its offi-
cial list
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-04
Eugene D. Wadi Dies
at Daughters Home
FUNERAL TO BE HELD ToMoR.
RoW-BURiAL in TOOTH 4
MAN CEMETERY. si

Eugene D. Wade, aged so years, Q,
prominent resident of Marion county.
died Tuesday at the home of his daugh.i
ter, Mrs. B. d. Satterfield near Rives.
vile where he had made his home for
the last three years. He was born and
reared in this county in the section
around Pennington, but when about
fifty years Of age moved to Kansas
where he resided until three years ;ago.
when he returned to this state. "A
Mr.. Wade is survived by eight chile
dren. his wife having died in 1905. The;
surviving children are Mrs. B. D. Sat.
terrified, OF Rivesville; Mrs. G. "A,
Cleavenger. OF Mapleton, Pa; Mrs. W..
c. Cleavenger. Of Pittsburg; Mrs. EN-.
lily Smith. of Sharon, Kansas, and Mrs.
Flora Shive, Of Turon, Kansas. His.
surviving brother and sisters D. T.
Wade. Of Williamstown, w. Va; Mrs.
Henry Valentine. of Fairmont Mrs,
Clark Wilson. Of Morgantown; Mrs.
Elem Wade. and Mrs. Jacob Raber. OF
Mt. Morris. Pa; Mrs. Julia MusgrayeI
Of Laurelville, Ohio, and Mrs. Emeiinea
Hamilton, Of Hutchinson, Kansas. "
Funeral services are announced tai
be held at the residence tomorrow.
morning at nine o'clock and interment
will be made in the Toothman ceme.
terry on Dunkard Mill run by Under.
taker Musgrave and Son.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-04
Nuzum Funeral May
Be Held Tomorrow

The body Of Cornelius Nuzum for.
mer resident Of this city will be
brought here tomorrow morning ar
irving at five o'clock from his home
at Dover, Delaware, where his death
occurred yesterday morning. 1t will
be taken at once to the residence Of
Mr. and Mrs. Fl. F. Smith on Madison
street where funeral services will be
held. probably on Thursday afternoon.
E. B. Nuzum. Of Tuscaloosa, Ala, a
brother of the deceased will arrive
here tonight at s o'clock to attend the
services and another brother, Harry
Nuzum. Of New York, will accompany
the body here, as will the wife Of the
deceased.
A message received here last even.
ing announced the death Of Mr.. M.
yum. which came suddenly. He had
not been well for some time but his
condition was not regarded as i'm
mediately serious. He was aged &C.
years and was son OF the late Elias
and Emil Nuzum former residents Of
this city. He resided here recently
for period Of three years later NOV.
ing follower. He was a cousin of Sam
r. Nuzum.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-04
Try NEW way OF
MAKING GASOLINE
carnegie Gas Company Will
Build Experimental Sta
ton at Downs.

The Carnegie Gas company is plan.
ming to build an experimental gaso.
line plant near Downs, according to a
report in local gas and oil circles. The
new plant which will be but a small
ahair is to try out an entirely new
method of extracting gasoline from
natural gas. It is thought that the
new process Is an adaptation Of the
present absorption process.
The Monongahela Valley Traction
company are building q new absorb.
Ndon plant to take the gasoline from
the gas produced in their Miracle Run
and CROSS Roads field. The plant is
being built near Fairview. Work on
this has been delayed somewhat by
the d. ffculty In obtaining prompt shin.
sments of material and machinery. It
VIII likely be in operation some time
this winter. "A similar plant is now
being constructed by the Philadelphia
company near Downs.
The six inch main gas line from the
IGross roads field to Mans Run is now
practically completed and when the
fnew wells in this region are turned
INTO the Fairmont supply the officers
Iof the Monongahela Valley Traction
company thing that the local gas sup
ply Will be amply sufficient for all
purposes this winter. Six new wells
IN this region are now producing and
Tour other wells are being drilled,
rome of which are now almost COM
pletsa, 3.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-04
Old Offender Gets
Off With Lecture
BUT THE NEXT TIME MILLER
TURNS UP HE WILL BE
JAILED.

Once again Fred Miller appeared in
police court charged with drunken.
ness. A few days ago he paid fine
Of $50. 1t being his 'steenth offense.
This morning he pleaded guilty to be.
ing drunk last night. The Mayor let
him 60 with q lacture, stating that the
next time SMfiier comes before him It
will be jail sentence.
John Leonard Forbes, alias j. H.
Kinzie, was arrested this morning and
taken before the mayor. Forbes is
accused Of taking Joe Keansey, Is, of
Canton, o. away from home and taking
him first to Chicago and then to Fair.
mont where both got work. The boy
is employed at the Owens Bottle works
and Forbes at the Willis Pottery.
Some time ago Mayor Bowen receiv.
ed letter from the boys parents ask.
ing that search be made in the city
for the man and the youngster. They
were found after a careful search. The
boy states that he will not go home as
he likes Forbes and wants to stay with
him. The police of Canton will like
ly be notified 10 come after the boy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-04
-FOUR HUGHES TALKS
IN WEST VIRGINIA
Clarksburg Will Be Nearest
Point for FairmOnt
People.

Especial Dispatch to West virginian)
CLARKSBURG, Oct. 4.-Charles Ev'
ans Hughes will enter West Virginia
for a days speaking tour Wednesday
morning, October II. That date was
definitely announced by National
Chairman Wilcox In telegram receiv.
ed at Republican State headquarters
here tonight.
Governor Hughes will make four
speeches, and only four, In West Vir.
ginia. His first speech will be deliv.
cred in Clarksburg. at which city he
will arrive at 10 o'clock in the morn.
ing; at Parkersburg at 1855 at Hunt
ington at 4:40 and at Charleston at
Z o'clock in the evening. Chairman
wilcox's telegram adds:
ut ia absolutely imperative that this
schedule be strictly adhered to and
that no other meeting be arranged as
they cannot be filed The stops Of
the Hughes special train will be long
enough to enable him to make a
speech OF an hour at each Of the four
places named.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-04
Speeches and Music
For White School

Hon. G. M. Alexander, president of
the Board Of Education. Hon. E. M.
Showalter, a past president Of the
board, M. C. Lough, a prominent edu.
Gator Of the city. and W. A. Crowl,
principal Of the Fleming school, will
deliver brief addresses at the Commu.
nifty meeting to be held tomorrow
night at the White school. Superin.
tendent Otis G.. Wilson will preside at
the meeting and music will be fur.
nished by Miss Ethel NJ. Horseman,
the new instructor of music In the city
school and chorus OF the eighth
grade pupils OF the White school.
The purpose Of the community meet.
ing is that the friends and patrons of
the school may become acquainted
with the new principal Mr.. Guy Orig.
Ter, Of Ridgeley, w. Va. An informal
reception will follow the program and
refreshments will be served.