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The Washington times., 1916-04-13
THE KINGDOM OF LIThUANIA

It is reported that a son of the
Kaiser, Prince Oscar, has been pro-
claimed King of a restored Lithu-
ania. If this story, which comes to
US by way of Paris, is true, it sug-
gests that the Berlin government is
going in for imperialistic enterprises
in a fashion quite Napoleonic.
Lithuania is one of the ancient king
doms of Europe; dominated at times
by Russia, again by Poland, even by
Sweden in some of the periods of
Swedish ascendancy in middle Eu-
rope; claimed as a dependency in
other times by the old Hungarian
kingdom.
1t is impossible to judge what Ber-
lin means by assuming to place a
Hohenzollern on the throne of Lithu-
ania. Lithuania as laid down on
some of the old maps would mean a
very big slice of European Russia,
and one of its most important indus
trial regions.
Generally speaking, Lithuania
might be regarded as a part of old
Poland; and so it would be presumed
that, as the Polish kingdom is to be
rehabilitated-for Germany has
promised that, also-Lithuanis
would be taken into it. Seemingly
The Berlin government does not want
to create so powerful a buffer state
Dn the east; it prefers to keep POLAND
and Lithuania separate. A Prussiar
prince will, of course, in due time, bt
selected for the Polish throne, pro
vided Prussian ascendancy continues
2 Looking at these German moves
The Washington times., 1916-04-13

telegrams had been sent 10 New York
ana Boston In the hope that a few sea.
men might be found there.
Sailing Craft Used.
From all over the world. ancient sail.
ing craft are being resurrected to en-
gage In the carrying trade of the
pellserent countries A short time be-
Iore the war an old Norwegian bark
Pold for $4,000, and was not REGARDED
as much OF bargain at thai figure
she was tramping around the high seas
looking Tor cargo when the war
Last week that same vessel sailed out
OF Hampton Roads loaded with coal for
Greece, and for this single voyage she
will earn $65, 200.
Down at Hampton Roads. by the way.
they have discovered a new grievance
In connection with the seamen's law re-
Gently passed. One OF it's provisions is
that sailor must be paid his wages
when the ship comes into port, SO that
he may have spending money.
The provision was obviously intended
as a humanitarian concession to the
sailorman's desire reasonably TO enjoy
himself when he goes ashore. In prac-
tical operation, however. its effect kas
leen TO cause nearly all sailors to get
drunk. and a good share of them to
desert. American ports are beginning
10 be dreaded on this account
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
"0As" FACTS AND FIGURES

Those who have smelled birthstone
and seen the print Of a cloven ,hoof
in the gasolene business will not find
much encouragement in the prelim-
mary report of the Federal Trade
Commission.
Although there were 100,000,00O
barrels of crude oil stocks in Febru-
ary Of this year, as against 69,O00,-
900 twelve months before, there is
evidence that the production of gaso-
lene has decreased, while the demand
has greatly increased.
AS to supply, it is shown that
while the crude oil production of
1915 was approximately that of the
previous year, the gasolene content
fell considerably. In the Gushing
field, whose oil bears the greatest
percentage of gasolene, the crude oil
production dropped from 100000
barrels in April of last year to 3,000,-
900 in December. The total produc-
tion of the country was not affected
because the Healdton field showed an
increase, but Healdton oil has little
gasolene content.
AS to demand, the report esti.
mates that Is per cent of the gaso.
lene output was exported. Exports
for the year of gasolene, benzine
and naphtha reached more than 8O0,.
600, 900 gallons, as against 238,000,.
900 in 1914 and 188,000,0 in 1918
AS to variation in price, the re,
port asserts that the Standard Oh
Company, doing 60 per cent of the
business, charged about one cent 8
gallon less than the independents.
Every one is familiar with the tire
mendous increase in the number Of
automobiles in use. The output in
creased SO per cent last year. Ii
New York State it is estimated ther,
is one car for every thirty-three in
The Washington times., 1916-04-13

habitants. A total Of 3,500,000 cars
in use at the end Of the current year
is predicted. II is easy to realize
the tax which has been placed, and
which will continue to be placed,
upon gasolene production.
II may be there has been manipu-
lation Of gasolene prices, as the
trade commission rather vaguely
hints, and its second report, expected
soon, may bring this out. But, in any
event, the demand for gasolene has
simply run away with the supply,
and prices will continue high until
production is increased. This may
occur through enlargement Of pres
ent channels or by the utilization Of
new processes.
But IL it doesn't occur somehow,
up must stay the price.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
ORGANIZING THE SERVANTS

A member of the Housekeepers'
Alliance is quoted as stating that
there is a "full-fedged servants
union" in Washington. This fact
she seems to view with alarm, and
her claim is that the result has
been the doubling Of servants wages
in ten years.
To the average observer the news
sounds too good to be true. The
current idea is that domestic service
has not yet reached the dignity Of
organized labor, and it will not reach
its proper plane until it does so. The
SERVANT problem" is one Of those
burning issues which provide endless
material for certain types Of dis
cussion, but do not bother the aver
age wage-earner a great deal.
In this country domestic servants
of both classes have always been in
an anomalous situation. They seem
to belle the freedom and equality of
which we like to talk. Their hours
are not regulated, their wages are
not standardized, they are subject
to the whims and caprices of en-
ployers who do not know the first
thing about the science of employ
ment. 1t has become bromide to
state that if a man treated his
workers as his wife does her serv-
ants he would find himself without
an office or factory force.
What should interest US more than
the alleged fact that servants have
organized, is the campaign of the
Housekeepers' Alliance to get
women to train their servants intel
ligently. To do this, and to treat
them with due consideration, will be
a tremendous step in advance. If
the servants have enough initiative
to organize they show higher de-
gree of intelligence than their en-
ployers. Good luck to them, and
higher wages if they can get them.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
BEWARE MOTORISTS
AT BASEBALL PARK!
Safety First Association to Watch
Handling OF Cars.

Conditions under which automobiles
are parked in Georgia avenue north
west during the baseball season will be
investigated by the traffic committee of
the Washington Safety First Associa-
ton as soon as the baseball season
starts here. with view of remedying
alleged congestion during the games.
Action authorizing the COMMITTEES to
make such an investigation was taken
at the meeting of the association at the
Public Library last night. The com
the next meeting of the association.
on the motion OF DIR. L. ID. Walters.
the association went on record favoring
the placing of "Go-Go-Stop-S Stop traf.
fic signals at Seventh and F streets,
Seventh and G strets, Seventh and X
streets. Fourteenth and New York
avenue. Fourteenth and U streets, Ninth
and q streets. and Ninth and New York
avenue, all northwest.
On the motion OF j. Clinton Hiatt. a
resolution calling for a new lighting
system along Georgia avenue from
Florida avenue to Shepherd street, and
In Eleventh street from " to Monroe
streets was adopted.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
Play Summoned As
Witness in Court
Bird Of Paradise" to Judge
Whether Movies" Infringed
on Its Rights.

Summoning an entire foIr-act play
as a witness in a law suit Is the lat
est New York style OF legal proceed
ure and on April 20 the witness. in
the form OF The Bird OF Paradise
will be produced before an audience
consisting OF Justice Mayer, OF the
United States district court OF New
York. and the lawyers representing a
motion picture concern.
The play might be called an exhibit
IL II were not for the fact that II has
a cast of dozen or more human be-
ings who might object to such a title.
Therefore n Is termed a witness and
has been summoned in the regular
way from Its tour of the Middle West.
The Judge and attorneys will see the
play to determine whether or not a
motion picture made by the company
employing the lawyers. has infringed
on the copyright OF Richard Watson
Tully, author OF the play, and oliver
Morosco. Its producer.
This is said to be the frst time in
the history OF the theater that a play
has been called In from the road for
such purpose.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
Tomorrow,

annual Spring Play, Dramatic AssocIa,I ,Ior -,
, Eastern High School, at the school, S D. M. N.
by Harry c. F1ncke. New National Mnsem,,n
y. m. 3NH H''''
Lecture. "Nutrltion and Food EcoDom,os ;.
by III, Graham Lusk. professor OF phySioI
SS,. SornelI University, New National
Luncheon OF Washington Kennel club n
judges OF dog show. Ebbitt House, u 40
Meeting BrookIand CitIzens' A.soo,o,,o,
Masonic Hall. Brookland, s D. IN
Dog Show opened at Riding and Uunt Club
IIwenty-secopd and p streets north vest, al
Lecture, Preparation OF Military cann. "
by Lieut.. Col. George p. Howell u. i. a
Cosmos Club, 8 D. m. - 49,
Annual Banquet. United States COLLEGE n,
veterinary Surgeons, Raleigh Hotel. 1880
Annual meeting. George Washington unIyer.
sity Alumni, at James ormond Wilson Nor
NAL School, y. IN.
Continuation OF chess tournament, Home
Recital Estciia Neuhsus. pianist, New VII.
MssOnio-st, Johns, No. IL; Hope, No 90;
Eureka, No. 4; Capitol No. II; Mount
Y; Cathedral. No, IL; st, Johns Lodge, No
ls Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows-Central. No. 1. Phoenix, No. 2s;
Odd Fellows Home association; Martha
bly, Home Circle supper. to q. M, 323'
n street northwest, Rebekahs.
knights OF Pythias -Syracusians, No. 10
Rathbone, Superior. No, 20; nathbone Tenn,
Royal Recommendations, Pythian Temple
Improved order OF Red Men, -M.ncoll. No, H.
second degree.
National Unconstitutional Capital Nationa,
Capital Bank Hall; Mckinley Washington
Hall; Georgetown, Potomac bank Hall,
Socialist Party-Local Central Washington.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
To Dedicate Milestone
At Corner of District

Dedication ceremonies to mark the
completion Of the enclosing of the east
corner milestone OF the District of CO.
lumbia will be- held Saturday afternoon
at 2;30 o'clock. Thv milestone Is To-
Gated near Chesapeake Junction.
The ceremonies will be conducted un-
der the auspices OF the Daughters of
the American Revolution, whose state
committee has charge OF the marking of
historic spots. The ceremonies also will
be commemorative OF the 125th annivers-
airy of the laying of the first District
cornerstone by George Washington.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
BERLINssUssEx EXPLANATION

Berlin's explanation Of the Sus-
sex torpedoing is Of such a curious
sort that it makes one wonder
whether Berlin expects it to be taken
seriously, or merely puts it out with
purpose to learn just how fantastic a
yarn can be palmed of on the United
States, and accepted as justification
for a serious diplomatic discussion
In substance Berlin says:
A vessel was encountered by q
submarine. The commander Of the
submarine decided that the vessel
looked enough like a warship to be
legitimate prey, and fred away, the
submarine being submerged. De-
spite that the submarine was sub
merged, it's commander avouches
that he made sketch of the ship he
was torpedoing; and this sketch is
regarded by the German admiralty
as demonstrating that the vessel
could not have been the Sussex, for
the sketch and the photographs of
the vessel do not agree!
Berlin alleges that the vessel must
have been carrying war munitions.
because of the particularly violent
explosion when she was hit.
This is a remarkable explanation.
A vessel was torpedoed in the posi-
ton where the Sussex was, and at
the time of the Sussex's injury. Only
one vessel was torpedoed at that
place. Yet, because sketch
made by the commander Of sub.
marine that was submerged, and
that nobody on the Sussex has ever
claimed to have seen, does not agree
with photographs of the Sussex, Ger
many declines to believe that her
submarine did the damage!
Seemingly little dubious about
whether even the Washington Gov
ernment will be satisfied with this
gauzy tale, Berlin tosses in the OBJ
servation about the violent explosion
evidently indicating that munitions
were aboard.
If the Sussex wasn't war vessel
she was carrying munitions Of war
according to Berlin. If she was hit
at all-which Berlin declines to ad-
mit-why, she should have been, be-
cause if she wasn't a warship she
was a munition carrier!
Now, the facts in the Sussex case
are that the vessel was a simple pas.
senger-carrying merchantmen, per.
fectly we'll known as such in those
waters; that she didn't carry mu.
nitions; that there was no explosion
such as to warrant belief that any.
thing except the torpedo exploded
that she was the only vessel tor
pedoed or otherwise injured in that
region at that time; and that she
was torpedoed without warning.
The case looks worse since the
Berlin explanation. The explana,
tion is such as to arouse doubts
whether it can be seriously con.
sidered without forfeiting American
self-respect. There is no reason why
this country should permit itself t.
be "joshed" by Germany.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
Pneumonia Is Prevalent
Here, Declares Report

Pneumonia still is prevalent in the
District.
out OF a total of 143 deaths during the
week ended April s, eighteen were due
to pneumonia, according to the, weekly
report of the Health Department. Four
deaths from grip were recorded.
Following Is the number ot cases of
pox 293: diph.heria, 4S; measles, 436: pei
iagra, Il scarlet fcver. 9S: typhoid fever,
%; whoopinE cough, lsl; tuberculosis.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
Submarine Activity
Non Recognized as
Menace by NeutraIs
Germans Believed to Have Put Into Service Large
Number of New, Bigger, and Faster Under
sea Boats Since New Order Was
Issued on March I.
By JUDsoN c. wELLIvER.

The continuance Of German submarine activity
recognized peace every
ready engaged in the
Since March when the Berlin admiralty put into its
armed merchantmen without notice. the submarine
campaign has accomplished results such nobody believed
possible.
Naval believe that the Germans have put into
number Of bigger and faster undesea craft
ably that they have been able establish number Of
Some Of the people believe that considerable
fleet German submarines is operating distant from
many hundred miles from any German port Of
they unable report perhaps for
months a time.
REAL DENT MADE BY CAMPAIGN
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
FULL VOTE TO 7. R.,
LEADERS DECLARE
Roosevelt Would Poll All Bull
Moose and G, 0. P Ballots,
Say His Friends.
BY P. T. RELLIHAN.

NEW YORK April 13.-Colonei
Roosevelt, II nominated for Presi-
dent by the Republicans In CHI
cago next June, will poll the full Pro-
gressive vote as we'll as the full Re
publican vote. In the opinion OF Pro-
gressive party leaders who wereNln
this city yesterday to attend meet
ing OF the new Progressive state COM
In addition they expressed the be:
lief that Roosevelt, as candidate, will
cut deeply into the Democratic vote.
His appeal to Democrats In year like
this apd on issues such as exist this
ciared. than II was in 1919. The Dem
ocrats who supported Roosevelt In
1912 are still for him, It was said.
The colonel's open bid for the Re
has not alienated a single Progressive
vote; on the contrary, In their ludg-
ment. Roosevelt Is stronger with the
public today than at any previous
period In his career
Sentiment Rampant.
Roosevelt sentiment was rampant
and vociferous in the State committee
meeting. Cheers for him rs the "frst
and onlv choice" OF Progressives for
President indicated an unshaken loyalty
to his leadership. Speakers were ap-
plauded when they declared the Pro-
gressive delegation In New York will 70
to Chicago with one purpose only. and
that to work persistentlv for the noml-
nation OF Roosevelt as the Republican
Progressive candidate.
Two questions frequently asked by
Republican politicians are: First. would
the nomination OF Roosevelt bring back
to the Republican fold all the men who
followed Roosevelt out of the party In
1912? Second. could Roosevelt. II he so
iWAr he. Ns..N. N.Nr
any candidate other than himself-say.
for example, for Justice Hughes. or. to
state a more extreme case. for Elihu
Root?
Leaders Affirmative.
Progressive leaders seen yesterday y
gave an emphatic affirmative to both
questions. They were quicker and more
senthusiastic In their reply to the first
They were less willing to he quoted on
the second question. but they did not
denv that Roosevelt'a leadership is so
would follow him in support of such n
candidate. even, as Elihu Root. There
would be some hesitation, some grum-
bling. they thought. at first, but even
tually Roosevelts word would carry
the day.
In fact. the situs tion was all UP to
the Colonel. the Progressive leaders
said. They had some doubt as to his
acceptance OF Hughes. still more seri-
Gus doubt OF his assent to the nomi-
nation OF Root: but IL Roosevelt de-
clared the patriotic thing for Pro-
irressives to do was to support
Hughes or Root or some ether Re
publican nominee. as the case might
be, his judgment would be accepted
by Progressivcs as controlling.
All OF which the Progre Rsive lead
crs added. was of no more than aca-
demic interest. for II already was evil
dent. they said that Roosevelt will
carry the Chicago convention by
storm-meaninE the Republican Ma
tional Convention. Every day. they
asserted. diminishes the Old Guard
opposition to him and carries him a
stride nearer the goal.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13

II Atlantic City runs true to form
and they wear the things they've ad-
vertised, there's going to be an epi-
demic of pneumonia at the W. k,
health resort.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13
Amusements.

New National-"Daddy Long-Legs," s;l5 n.
IN, "
beiaseo" Nobody Home" $50 n. IN.
keith's-Yaudeville. 2:I5 and Sis NJ "'
Sayety-Burlesque, 2:lb and s:l5 n n,
to IL y. m. :" ~ m'
The Washington times., 1916-04-13

Western farmers, says a dispatch,
are already alarmed over the pros
pective scarcity of labor. Suggest
they make a noise like Hopewell, Va.
The Washington times., 1916-04-13

May not have to buy another ton
if this weather keeps up.
Mountain advocate., 1916-01-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE

| By order of the Knox Circuit
Court, rendered at it's September
term 1915, in the case of
The Barbourville Brick
and Tile Co. Pltff.
VS..
Jas Bullock, Mamie Bullock,
S. T. Davidson. j.. F. Hawn,
and Rathfon, Scent & Co. Deft.
will, as commissioner, on the
oath January 1916. same being
first day of the term of the
Knox County Court, sell 1t the
Court House door in Barbour
vile, KY, to the highest and
best bidder, the following de-
scribed property, or enough
thereof to satisfy the judgement
in said case, amounting to $625. 90
and $500
A house and lot in Barbourville
Kentucky, being lots 8 and 8 of
the Bowman Realty Co. addition,
bounded as follows: on the north
by an alley, on the south by
Broadway street, on the east by
lot of w. H. Mcdonald, and on
the west by lot owned by A. w.
Hopper, and there is a two story
brick dwelling on said property,
where Jas Bullock now lives.
Said property will be sold on a
credit of six months. the pur-
chaser to execute bonds with ap-
proved security, bearing interest
at six per cent, from date until
paid, having the force and effect
Of a judgement and retaining a
len on said property until the
purchase money is paid.
Witness my hand, this 9th day
If Jan. 1916.
Sol T. Steele, Commissioner.
Sale about l p. m. Purchaser
must execute bonds as soon as
ale is over, or the property will
'e Immediately put up and resold. +,
Mountain advocate., 1916-01-14

Camp Coal Company. l or one
of my. deputies, will. on the 18th
day of January 1916, between the
hours of IL o'clock noon and 2
o'clock p. m. at the Court House
door in the City of Barbourville.
KY, expose to Public Sale, to
the highest bidder the following
described property or so much
thereof, as may be necessary to
satisfy plaintiffs debt, interest
and cost, to wit:
All interest royalties the de-
PENDANT has or is Untitled to, un-
der its lease from the Greasy
Creek Mineral Company. in and
belonging to the lands held and
owned by the Greasy Creek Min
eral Company, in Ely Hollow and
adjacent territory. For futher
description of its interest in the
leased property reference is here
made to the record of the said
lease in the Knox County Court
Clerks Office Lease Book No. z, |
page 620.
Also one Drum. az dwelling
one barn. one store house
alt steel rails on incline and in
mines. All of the above named
property to be sold on q credit of
xix months. purchaser to give
bond with approved security. and
! lien ID retained on the above
until the purchase price
. fully paid. This the %, day
4 December 1915.
s. I. Lewis. shsrie.
Mountain advocate., 1916-01-14

l have decided to sell
my home in BarbOurville
Kentucky. Anyone de-
string good home in that
city at a cheap price
would do we'll by cor
responding with me.
Address
r. v. Cole, Pee Wee, Ky.
Mountain advocate., 1916-01-14
SHERIFF'S SALE
FOR TAXES

On Monday, Jan. 81, 1916, in
front of the Court House, in Bar
bourville. KY, |. S. l.. Lewis,
Sheriff of Knox County, will ex-
pose for sale at public cutlery, the
following described property:
Mountain advocate., 1916-01-14
Sheriff'sSa

By virtue of execution No.
1884 directed to me. which was
issued from the Clerks Office Of
the Knox Circuit Court. in favor
% George Barnes against The
Mountain advocate., 1916-01-14

If You need a pIOw or a
wagon now is the time
to buy. You may never
have another opportunity
to purchase at the price
we are going to sell this
carload at.
We invite you to visit
our place before purchas-
ing elsewhere. You will
find our goods the best
that can be obtained at
the least cost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
TOM COWLER
 DEFEATED BY
 CUNBOAT SMITH

New York, Sept. 27.-Tom Co"ier' the English heavyweight, at ,he Broadway Sporting club of Brookiyh last night yielded the honors to Gun boat Smith of California In ten round bout. It was Cowler's hrst ap, pearance in ring since seVelai months ago, when he fell before a blow from Jack. Dillon in the same ring. As the men emerged rom u clinch in the second round last night Cowler's right eye was bleeding pro- fusely, and it impaired his sight so that he was unable to land cleanly with any of his blows thereafter.
 Smith, weighing considerably less than his opponent, did the most e11ec- tive hitting, and, although at times his work appeared to be rough, ne shook Cowler up with heavy blows 10 the face and body frequently This was particularly true in the sixth ses- sion when the Gunboat landed with a right cross which stunned Cowler mo- mentarilv but the Californian was slow in following up his advantage:
 From then until the closing Dell Smith made a mark of his adversary s injured eye, and Cowler was covered with blood when the final bell ended the bout The weights were: Smith, TIT IA pounds; Cowler 206 1-2 pounds.