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The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
SHERWOOD WILL RETIRE:
DIFFERS WITH PRESIDENT
Ohio Representative Claims He Can
not Seek Reelection After Presi-
dents Preparedness Program.

Representative Isaac r. Sherwood. of
Ohio, Democrat. has decided to retire
to private life because he finds that he
is net in harmony with the Wilson is
sue. Opposed to the President on the
armed merchantmen issue. Mr.. sher-
wood felt 1t to be his duty yesterday
to vote to table the McLemore resolu-
ton of warning. in accordance with the
wishes of Mr.. Wilson.
Representative Sherwood announced
that. although he Is opposed to the
national defense bills, he will vote for
them for the reason that he believes
all Democrats should uphold the Presi-
dent
80 long as I am in Congress, I shall
vote to sustain the President, but as I
do not want to be here and DO over
ridden on everything I believe in, I
have decided not to be n candidate for
reelection" said Representative sher-
wood. 81 think my district should be
represented by some one who Is In
Eymr athy with the administration. /
cannot seek Prediction on q platform
that pledges tho party to mIlltarisn.
My convictions against the policy Of
extreme preparedness are such that /
can not and will not seek reelection
on the Presidents preparedness plat
form"
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
DAMAGE SUIT FOLLOWS
KELLY LOVE TANGLES
Mother Of Heiress Who Eloped With
Dancer Sued for $4,000
for Libel.

New York. March "A civil action
for $4,000 in which libel is charged
has been begun against Mrs. Helen NJ.
Kelly, mother of Eugenia Kelly, who
married "Al" Davis against Mrs. KEEL
ly's wishes. and John F. Mcintyre.
counsel for Mrs. Kelly.
The suit was filed in the city clerks
office of the Bronx Country Court by
John C. Gardiner. a city marshal.
Mr.. Gardners complaint is that he
was libeled in a letter written by
Mrs. Mcintyre to Mayor Mitchell on
November "a. In which the attorney
complained. on behalf Of Mrs. Kelly,
against the conduct of Gardiner and
another city marshal OF the name of
Gafrney in what the writer terms
raid" on the latter's residence In
East Sixty-third street.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Whisky By Pipe
Now Is Proposed
Promoters Would Send Liquor
From Kentucky to West
Virginia Underground.

S.Fflal 10 Inc washington hcTald-
Charleston, W. Va, March "A sub
terranean pipe line from CalUetsburg,
Ky, to connect with several river towns
in West Virginia, is the aim Of several
wealthy West Virginia ''bootleggers. "
Who are seeking some method OF bring
ing liquor into this arid area without
violating the stringent provisions OF the
Tost law
The promoters plan to have the sub
terranean line deliver whisky to pri-
vate homes daily IN the quantity pre-
scribed by law.
Instead OF crossing into Kentucky for
his daily allowance of a half gallon, the
thirsty West VIrgfnian can draw his two
quart ration from a spisot without Icav-
ing his home.
A small meter to permit only 4 halt
gallon to pass into each home every
twenty hours is part Of the plan.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
HITS WILSON
AS "SPINELESS"
Senator Sutherland Calls
Mexican Policy One of
"Scuttle and Run"
PREFERS WAR TO PEACE
IF HONOR Is AT STAKE
Votes With Wilson on Armed Liner
Question and Opposes Embargo
on Munitions.

Senator George Sutherland, of Utah.
made a notable speech in the Senate
yesterday on the submarine issue and
the proposed resolutions to warn
Americans off bellIgerent ships.
Senator Sutherland is against the
proposed warning and he is opposed to
an embargo on exports of munitions.
so far as the warning resolution is
concerned the Senator, however, char
acterized as "spineless" the policy of
retreat and scuttle-the policy that,
among other things, had ordered our
people to abandon their rights in Mex
leo and that has made US fee our own
plain duty in the Philippines"
Instead of forever telling our citi-
zens to run. I should like for once to
hear somebody bid them stand with
would stand with them.
II do not want war at any time and
pray God that it may not come, not
now; but I would rather have war with
all its sacrifices and suffering than
that this nation with its long history
of heroism and glory should play the
poltroon when confronted by a SUI
preme national duty because it places
higher value upon its ease than
upon its honor.
"A nation that will not resent a
fragrant and illegal attack upon the
Hives of It's citizens is only less de-
testable than the man who will not
fight for his wife and children"
The Senator declared that II the
United States conceded the right OF
the submarine to sink an armed mer-
chairman without warning 1t might
as well concede the right to sink an
unarmed one, for it was almost i'm
possible for a submarine TO determine
whether a vessel was armed or I'M
armed.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Hubby Too Kind;
Wife Leaves Him
Cincinnati Woman Judge
Advises Man to Bully"
Wife Along for a Bit.
.eciaI to The wsEhtnrsn Herald.

Special to The Wilmington Herald
Cincinnati, March IA seventeen-year-
old wife astonished officials of the Ham
ilton County Domestic Relations Court to-
day by saying that she had left her
husband because he was too kind to her
The young wife had been called into
court to explain her departure from
home.
He is too nice" she told Miss Edna
McChristy. the courts woman judge"
IT knew he is a model husband. He has
no bad habits and always is home at
.nishts- He treats ne just beautifully;
Just smileS and kisses me when I say
Anything mean. I can't stand It II
he would bully or abuse me I would
like him better"
Miss McChristy advised the husband
to bully his wife while and all the
trouble would end.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
VERMONT FOR LOCAL OPTION.
Towns Vote to Have Voice in States
Liquor business.

Rutland, Vt. March Local option
won over prohibition In tins State to-
day by q margin OF 1886 votes.
Tho prohibItory amendment was first
placed on the statute books in 1882 and
was replaced In 1908 by n majority OF
20. The vote' today on tho question
OF rclnactIng the amendment was: Yes,
1901; no, 3l.967.
Every county in the State with the
exception of orlecns gave a majority
I'm favor OF local option.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Regard U. s. A Enemy.

New York. March 1.-THE Germans re.
gard the United States as more Of an
enemy than England, Russia or France,
and they do not care how soon war IL
declared between the two countries" This
statement was mado hcrs today by Roy
Samuel Maeelwse, secretary to the Amer
lean Consul General In Berlin.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
MAKES PUBLIC
"SUB" SECRETS
Edison, in Catalog, Describes
Details of Battery
for U-Boats.
U. S. SHIPS NOW TRYING OUT
HIS LATEST INVENTION
Department Officials Surprised By
Such Action. Which Is Unusual,
Although Not Illegal.

Considerable surprise is being ex-
pressed in Navy Department circles
over the publication in catalog form
Of detailed information concerning the
Edison submarine batteries now being
tried out by the United States navy.
1t is published by Thomas A. Edison.
the inventor of the battery.
The catalog has been gotten out in
elaborate form with detailed photo
graphs Of various parts of the bat
teries. and with technical description
including chemical formulate. of the
construction and characteristics of the
batteries.
1t closes with an invitation to par
ties interested to address all cores
pondence in relation to Edison Storage
Batteries, for use or proposed use IN
connection with any navy or army
boats or apparatus. to Thomas A. EdI-
son, Orange, N. J."
Secretary of the Navy Daniels when
asked this afternoon concerning the
publication declared that he knew
nothing about it. No Official OF the
department could be found who knew
Of Mr.. Edison ever having asked per-
mission to make public the details of
the batteries.
Such Publication Unusual.
While it was declared that there is
no law to prevent such publication
Officials of the department expressed
surprise that 1t should have been pub
ltshed without consulting the depart
ment.
The problem Of finding suitable bat
teries is one OF the hardest which gov
ernments have to contend with in
building submarines. The success of
the German submarines is attributed
largely to the batteries which they
use, though the secrets of these bat
teries are well guarded.
Although the Edison battery was on
the submarine E-z, on which an ex-
plosion recently occurred in the New
York Navy Yard. due to the ignition
OF hydrogen gas generated from the
battery, the Navy Department experts
are of the opinion that with proper
ventilation systems on the submarines
the gas danger could be eliminated.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Mad Dog Bites %.

Austin, Texas. March lin a moving
picture theater at Van Alstyne, a rabid
dog bit twenty-sIx men. women and chill
brought to the State Pasteur Institute
here for treatment. An epidemic OF rabies
prevails among he ranches in Texas.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
President Upheld by Vote of 276 to AZ on
Armed Merchantmen Issue, After
An All-Day Struggle.
FLOOD OF ORATORY LET LOOSE
Crowded Galleries Hear Imprisoned Appeals From Mem
bers-House Divides Along Nonpartsan Lines.
Debate Lasts Seven Hours

After alday struggle the House of Representatives night
answered the demand of President Wilson for showdown
gressiona sentiment for warning Americans off bgerent
BY OF 276 l42 the House voted table Of
Representative Jeff McLemore of Texas struggle
the President and Congress has for No direct
taken the passage defeat of the McLeore resolution
The administration forces, through day of bitter Legislative rug
vigorous debate held their lines together three record
along party lines
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Skates for Office Boys
Expected to Save Time
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New Haven, Conn, March 2.
The Remington Arms Com
pany has just placed an order
for 500 pairs of roller skates to
be used by it's office boys in its
New England factories.
Business is at such a rush
that the boys are unable to get
around fast enough without the
skates.
If enough boys were en-
ployed to do the business afoot
the factory corridors would be
congested.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Race Track Tax Urged.

McGsrry, In his budget speech this after
noon, recommended a taxation OF $3.50 on
race tracks for every day they do busl-
ness, Tho measure also taxes each per-
son attending q thoater, picture show.
skating rink. baseball games or any place
OF amusement ono cent,
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Liners to Garry Only Freight,

Now York. March IA. d. Guthrie.
head OF the International Mercantile Ma
rIne. announced this afternoon that the
liners Lapland. Adrintlc and Baltic. OF the
White Star Line. had been withdrawn
from passenger service for the month OF
March. Ho said this action had boon
taken because Of pressure OF freight traf-
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Zeppelins' Toll Now IS,

London, March THE death list re-
sulting from Sunday nights raid by Yep
pellns over England now totals thirteen.
the admiralty announced today. Tho Ger
man nirships dropped ninety bombs, In
stead OF forty. as was stated in the ofi-
cial report Issued yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
300 Telegraphers May Strike

Cleveland, Ohio. March 1T was rumor-
ed here late this afternoon that prepara-
tions for a strike of 100 telegraphers on
the New York Central Lines and Nickle
Plate Railroads. involving operators be-
tween Buffalo and Chicago. were being
made BY officials of the Order Of Rail-
road Telegraphers
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Carranza Takes oaxaca.

Gusdslsjara, Mexico. March 6, via
Laredo. March 7.-Mnitary forces Of the
Csrrnnza government took possession Of
oaxnca, capital OF the state OF osxaca,
today. Their entry was unopposed.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Fire RaYages Smyrna.

London. March "A big section of
Smyrna has been destroyed by fires set
during the French air raid over the Tur-
kish city fvo days ago, according to the
Rome wireless. Some Of the fires arc still
burning,
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
French Make Air Raid.

Amsterdam. March French ayiators
OOmbarded three Of the chief forts at
Metz on Monday and also dropped bombs
on German ammunition trains carrying
supplies to the Kaise"s troops at Yer
dun. According to reports from the from
tier, the air raid resulted in extensive
damage.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Germany Concentrating Strength.

The Hague. March 7.-Germsny is re-
ported to be concentrating all available
artillery and the best OF Its infantry
forces on the western front, indicating. so
Dutch military experts say. that It is de-
terrnined to press to final issue the con-
fict.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
EXPLOSION Toll May Be Is

FL Paso. Tex. March THE death list
resulting from tho explosion Of tub of
gasoline in tho city Jail yesterday may
so to twenty-five. In addition TO the
eighteen burned to death. revon others
were injured 90 baby they may die,
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
British Steamer in Collision

Havre, France, March THE British
steamer saxilby was in collision early to-
day. suffering serious damage. A wire
less dispatch from the vessel to the Hayre
port authorities stated that It was leaking
badly amldships.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Republicans Gain in Maine

Portland, Me-, March 7.-ReturnA COM
pieted today show that Republicans
elected their candidates for rnayoralty
honors In seven and for city officials in
eight OF the ten main cities In which
elections were held yesterday, q not gain
OF two city governments over last year,
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Fishing Ship Summarized,

Lowestoft. England. March 7.-The nsh-
Ing ship Day OF Spring was sunk by q
German submarine IN the North Sea to.
day The crew was saysd.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
500 Still Missing In Wrsok

Rio Janeiro Brazil. March More than
900 passengers and sailors OF tho Spanish
steamer Principe de Asturias are still
missing today and are believed 10 have
per1shsd when the vessel was wrecked OF
San sabasta Point on Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Attack on Yalona Imminent.

Amsterdam, March T-vienns dispatches
announce the arrival Of Gen. Koevess and
Prince William OF wied ct Durazzo. stat
Ing also that an attack on the port Of
V1ioua Is imminent
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
ARBITRATION PROVIDED
Preliminary Meeting of Off,
Gals and Workmen a
Love Feast"
BEST OF FEELING SHOWN
Selection of Arbitrators, Whose Deci-
sion Shall Be Final Arranged
Should Conferees Disagree.

The first meetings of the arbitration
committees looking to a final settlement
Of the Garments strike will be held this
morning in the Offices of the presidents
OF the two railway companies
The committee representing the en-
ployes Of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company will meet the repre-
sentatlves of that company in the office OF
President King, in the Potomac Electric
Power Building at 10 o'clock
Representatives of the employees Of the
Capitol Traction Company will meet rep
resentatives of the company in the Office
tof President Hamilton. Thirty-sixth and
NJ streets northwest. at II O'Clock, i'm
mediately after a meeting Of the board
of directors.
Meetings Of the committees will con-
tinue tomorrow and Friday. by which
time 1t is expected that the various
differences leading up to the strike will
be settled
In the event Of a disagreement on any
or all Of the issues they will be settled
by a board OF arbitration, composed OF
one member appointed by the committee
representing the company. one by the
representatives of the employees and a
third named by these two. A separ te
board will be appointed for each OF the
two companies,
The agreement entered into whereby
the men returned to work pending settle
ment OF the issues by arbitration
specifically demands that If a board of
arbitration is necessary It must be ap-
pointed not later than March Il. and its
work completed. II possible. not later
than March Is.
First Meeting IA Love Feast"
Commissioner Newman aptly described
the preliminary meeting of the officials
and employees in his office yesterday as
love feast" He said: 1.-The officials
and employees each congratulated the
other on the attitude shown during the
strike. and the best of humor prevailed
The meeting yesterday was the first
between representatives of the two fac,
lions, since the prcsentment of the orig
inal demands on March !. At no time
during the nineteen-hour session Of the
mediators Sunday were the representa-
tives of the employees and officials to-
gether. The officers OF the company con-
ferred with the mediators in Commission
er Newmans Office, while the carmen &C.
cupied the board room
Five copies of the agreement submitted
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Near Break With portuyal

Copenhagen. March 7.-BerlIn advfces
state that II Portugal retains tho Teu.on
ships that have been seized Germany will
Immediately DO induced 20 begin wariiks
operations.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
To Ban Emit Imnorts.

London. March 7.-Walter Runcinan.
president Of the board Of trade, announced
Today that a proclamation will be issued
.hortly prohibiting the import Of foreign
fruits.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
Austrians Sent to France,

oensva, March 7,--Austrian troops are
reported TO DO moving into France to re-
enforce the Germans,
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
auieke.t Service 10 n.esfno,,

Baltimore and Ohio Every Hour on
the Hour, with up and downtown
terminRls, Rate Saturdays and Sundays,
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
PASSIVITY CRITICIZED
Urges That Lord Fisher Be
Recalled to Admiralty to
Inject New Life"
MR.. BALFoUR OPENS DEBATE
Relates Achievements of British Fleet
and Declares Its Usefulness Has
Been Largely Increased.

CltG4Al AADlb 10 1n6
London, March 7.-Col. Winston Chur-
chill, former first lord of the admiralty
came back from the trenches to warn the
house Of commons today that II must
beware OF the German feet.
I'VE must not assume" he said, that
Germany will be content to allow her feet
to lie impotent and derided in the KieI
Canal. We must assume that something
has happened in the German naval yards
and that Germany has'completed all her
program"
In a sensational speech Mr.. Churchill
proceeded to crlticise the admiralty for
its pure strategic passivity" since he
had resigned its control He urged his
successor. Arthur Balfour, to recall Lord
Fisher to the admiralty for the purpose
of injecting new life into it.
Fisher Once His Foe.
Lord Fisher. it will be remembered
was first sea lord of the admiralty when
Mr.. Churchill was the first lord, and 1t
was differences of opinion between the
two men that led to Mr. Churchirs re-
tirement. Mr.. Churchill is now urging
upon his successor the man with whom
he himself could not get along.
Lord Fisher was present during Mr..
Churchilrs speech. AS he rose to leave
the peers gallery he was loudly cheered
by the army and navy men in the house.
Mr.. Churchilrs speech followed a state,
ment by Mr.. Balfour. in which the latter
painted in bright colors the achievements
Of the navy. 1t had transported 1000, go
troops since the war began, said Mr.
Balfour. Its personnel had been doubled
and its weight Increased 10000 tons. Its
air service had Increased tenfold.
Nevertheless. Mr.. Bal our was forced
to admit that the German raider Moewe
had escaped its Gordon and he confirm
cd the German report that the Moewe
had now succeeded in getting back to
a German port unmolested by any British
warship.
Debate on Estimates.
The debate came up on the introduce
ton on the navy estimates by Mr.. Bal
four, who said he only proposed giving
a general impression of the course which
the admiralty was pursuing to carry on
the responsibilities resting upon the Brit
ish Empire. The policy under his ad-
ministation. he said, had been directly
continuous on that of his predecessor.
Mr.. Balfour continued:
-Four million combatants, a million
horses and mules. 100000 tons of stores,
and 100000 gallons of oil have been
carried during the war under the guard
ianship OF the British fleet. This task,
in the presence of hostile submarines, has
thrown an enormous amount of work
upon the admiralty which could not be
foreseen at the outbreak Of the war.
THE dangers experienced have been
new dangers and feel that the nation
can look with satisfaction at the man
ner In which the admiralty has carried
out its vast work. The British fleet
has become an international feet, carry
ing on international work and serving
many nations.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
BRITISH COMMERCE SAFE.
BaIfour Declares No Menace from
Germany Exists.

London. March mo German cruiser
is in a position TO menace British COM
merce on any ocean of the world at this
moment"
This emphatic announcement of British
domination of the seas was made in the
house of commons this afternoon by Ar
thur ]. Balfour. first lord of the ad-
miralty. 1t evoked cheers from all parts
of the house.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08
TODAY'S 7-COLUMN
HERALD

Is a temporary reduction made necessary
by the fact that our regular eight
column presses are in process Of re-
moval to the new Herald Building.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08

"A S first announced January I.
4 A 1916, The Herald guarantees
full moneys worth to the purchasers
of articles advertised in the display
columns of this paper by any Wash
ington merchant.
(CireRiGr Furnished Upon ReqKest).
The Washington herald., 1916-03-08

CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23

him and when the owner of the sa-
loon refused he shot him. Both po-
lice and employees of Mr.. KruegeT's sa-
loon denied the story. General opin-
ion is that the shooting occurred as a
result of drink and an old grudge
Mr.. Kruger lives at sos Fourth
street and is a brother of William +.
Kruger who operates a saloon at 9lS
Ninth street. He was known as Tom
my nickname he has borne
for years. The saloon in which the
shooting occurred was formerly owned
by G. G. Kroeger and because of sim
ilarity of names many were under the
impression that Mr.. Kroeger was shot
The bullet is lodged in the brain"
Or. De Silva said today. He may lin
ger on for few days but his recovery
is but the remOtest possibili-
ity. He has but once chance in a mil
lion to recover" The bullet has not
been removed. He may regain con
seriousness long enough to tell some of
the details of the shooting.
Mr.. kruegers wife and daughter
have been at his bedside since he was
taken to the hospital. They are over
come with grief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files of 1891

Sept. 17.-There is a project on foot
in Chicago to build a new railroad line
from that city to Omaha. If formu-
lated, the line would run through Rock
Island.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon at
the home of the brides mother, in
Hampton, occurred the marriage of
Miss Myra Adams TO r. s. Silyis, Rev.
a. Harper of Port Byron officiating.
The marriage OF Miss Katherine
Leslie Halves, oldest daughter of Ma
jor c. w. Halves, and James McNam-
ara was solemniZed this afternoon at
O'Clock at the Halves residence. TIA
Second avenue. Rev. ]. II. Kerr, pas
tor OF the Central Presbyterian church,
performed the ceremony.
The first electric car was run out TO
Black Hawk Watch Tower this after
noon by Electrical Engineer Freder-
lcks or the Davenport a Rock Island
railway. superintendent Huntoon and
representatives of the press were the
only passengers.
The 10th annual fair of the Rock Is
land County Agricultural association