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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07
PRINTER A SUICIDE
BY AFFIRMATION

Alarmed by the strong odor Of gas
coming from a room on the second
floor Of the apartment house at 225
II street northwest, jewellers in the
house called the Washington Gas
Light Company last night. Two me-
ter-men. John ]. Donohue and James
B. Brooks. breaking down the door OF
suite Z, found the dead body Of Charles
5. Moss. a printer in the Government
Printing Office stretched on a bed.
The gas jet was wide open and the
chinks of the windows had been stuff
ed with rags Coroner hewitt safter
viewing the body, issued a certificate
Of suicide.
DR.. hewitt declared Moss had been
dead IS hours. For some time he had
occupied the flat alone, his wife being
sick in the Washington Asylum Hos
pital, and it is thought dependency
over her condition caused the act. The
body was turned over to relatives of
the dead man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07
MACHINISTS' LODGE
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

At the regular meeting Of the Columbia
Lodge, No. ia, International Association
Of Machinists, held last night in its hall,
Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania ave
nue. southeast, the following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing year:
President, William W. Keller; vice
president, B. L. Rinehart; recording sec
rotary, W. n. Huttel; treasurer. B. @,
Ladd; financial secretary, J. p. Nussesr
conductor, Joseph Morgan; sentinel.
George Stokes.
The new officers will be installed at the
first meeting in October. The meeting
last night was attended by about 800 men,
bers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07
GARDNER WAS SILENT:
REMARKS PUBLISHED

Representative A. P. Gardner. of
Massachusetts,, was scheduled to spank
the Democratic party yesterday, but his
avalance Of cruel words did not get into
the Congressional Records.
The solon from Hamilton, Mass, had &
fine speech protesting against the re-
taliatory measures Incorporated in the
revenue bill against the British black
list. The conference report on the rev.
enue bill was deferred however, so
Representative Gardner still has his re-
marks to be voiced, though they have
been spread over the country as part OF
yesterdays Congressional deliberations.
In substance, Representative Gardner
brands the Democratic party as unfit
and inefficient Democratic leaders ex-
pressed no surprise when Informed of
the text Of the remarks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07
SELL BOXES AT AUCTION.
Select Seats for Police Carnival tc
Be Put on Block.

Boxes for the police carnival and ath-
letic games to be staged at the American
League Park. September 16 are to be
auctioned off by a committee of promi-
nent local r-.er. P. T. Moran, Robert
y. Harper, William F. GUIDE, R. Edwin
Joyce and George O'Connor will coax the
highest possible prices from those who
would view the events from a box and
help the policemen at the same time.
Bids will ne opened at tn New Willard
Tuesday evening. They may be made by
mail. accompanied by certified check, or
in person Tuesday evening.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07
BERLIN CLAIMS GREAT
DAMAGE in AIR RAID
London Denies That Vast Fires
Were Started.
CBy the International New. Service

CBy the International News service.)
Berlin. via sayviIIe, Sept. 6-German
papers publish the following details
about the last Zeppelin attack on Eng
land
The fortress Of London and the north
ern and western parts of England were
several times bombarded during four
hours. Numerous CONGREGATIONS OBJ
served in the terrain bombarded proved
the success of the attack.
Other airships attacked the factories
and Notifications of Norwich, where
strong explosions and great conhagra-
tions were caused. Searchlisht batteries
and industrial establishments were
bombarded at Oxford. Hardwich, Bos-
ton, and on the Humber. CONGREGATIONS
being caused.
London. Sept. Recommending on to-
days statement from Berlin regarding
alleged damage done by the latest Zep-
pelin raid, the official press bureau says:
1T is necessary only to repeat that
the damage done is practically nil and
exactly what II has been reported as be-
ing. There were no important confa-
grations and no explosions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07
SEXES TEUroN FACTORIES.
Roumania Conhscates IndustrfsI and
Financial EstabIishments.

London. Sept. "a dispatch from
Vienna to the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany says the Roumania government has
seized the Austrian and German factories
In Roumania, as well as Industrial and
financial establishments of the Central
powers and four large petrol companies.
The Roumaenische Kredit Bank and
the Banque Generate Roumaine have
been taken over by the Bucharest gov
eminent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07
Bombs German Naval Base

London, Sept. "a lone British sirnsn,
flying from Dunkirk, bombsrded the
German naval base at zeebrugse, de-
stroying a submarine in the harbor, says
Central News dispatch from Amster-
dam today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07

A knights Templar pin, crescent
shaped, star in center, set with pearls,
name Of owner engraved on the back,
reported as lost by Henry W. Fisher,
zoos r street northwest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07

Robert johnson, +4eS Polk street Kenil-
worth, reported the loss yesterday at the
White House station, Fifteenth and H
streets northeast, $40
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07

new Sterling tire and inner tube. an
old tire and tube, valued at $50, were
stolen from the Washington Floral Com
pany, ia Fourteenth street northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-09-07

Commencing November 1. 1917, fruits
and containers for small fruits, berries
and vegetables in interstate commerce
will be standardized by an act approved
by the President, August 81. The De-
partment of Agriculture makes this an
nouncement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-27

told Smiddy that he had met the con.
ductor and bis wife on the street last
Saturday evening. said to his wife,
You know me-" or words to that eff
feet, and then grabbed her by the arm.
lie said that zee conductor told him
not &c make. a scene on the street.
bn. that he insis:ed tina. lie see his
wife alone The conductor he added,
irtorfered and would not allow him,
Cores, to talk to her.
Marshal SmldIy told Comes to set
che name Of tho ccndurtcr ana that he
would arrest him today, Comes said
taat the conductor and Mrs. Comes
~ele living toy Their in one OF two
local rooming houses.
Sen! Wife MONEY.
Comes told rue that his wife had
raa away from Maui" sid the mar
shat. He showed M. letter II
which she Acknowledged n:n;ic- which
he Lad sent he. She sail in lie let
ter that she was sick and could net
go back to Maui Comes said later
he was informed by friends that she
was living with white man in Homo
lulu and that this led TO his visit TO
Honolulu"
Comes had promised to be at the mar
shafs Office at 8 o'clock this morning
with the name Of the conductor.
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NO TROUBL.EAT
HONOkAA, SAYS
CORRESPONDENT

Word was received from the spe-
cial correspondent of the Nippu Jill
ION Hawaii today stating that there
was no truth to the report that the
laborers on Honekaa and other plan
tations were sending Representatives
to Honolulu to meet the plantation
agents, -"
4 In the letter received this morning,
which is from reliable sources, the
writes states that the laborers on Ha-
wafi are quiet and expect to receive
their bonuses within the next few
days. It was reported that the labor.
ers we're each contributing Is cents
to send delegates to Honolulu to petit
toner the planters to pay the bonus,
but, according to the Nippu Jill cor.
respondent, this is not true. =. /
At the present time the laborers ara
satisfied that they will be paid their
money az soon as arrangements can
be made, according to the latest In.
formation received, and there has
been no talk about a strike among
the laborers on Honokaa and other
plantations. o' z.
Dr. III. Negoro in an article in the
Hawaii Hochi declares that the plant.
ers are sorry that they made the an
nouncement of increased wages SO
soon, and that now they want to with
draw the announcement. But If they
do withdraw the offer the laborefs
on all the islands will unite, accord.
ing to DR.. Negoro. and strike will
be called. e
In addressing the laborers he
states that all laborers on the islands
should unite and give help to the la.
borers on Hawaii, as if the laborers
there are not paid every laborer on
the island viii be deprived of the
bonus.
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Continued from page one)
Comes declared she was going with
another man The wife called him
names. so the sister says, ran into
the house and slammed the door
With Murder shining in his eyes
Comes smashed through the glass
door, throttIed his wife with one hand
and reached for the knife with his
other. Then the tragedy came.
Both bodies are now at the city
morgue and an inquest will be held
tomorrow.
Mrs Cones is survived here by her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
George Kalilikane, who live at the
corner OF Queen and Cooke streets; a
brother, George kalilikane, Jr.; and
Mrs. Andrade and another married
sister. also a brother in Alaska.
Comes has relatives in Maui.
The murdered woman vas about 26
years old and her husband a year
older.
Seeks Whe's Arrest.
Comes visited the federal court yes
terday morning and asked Marshal
j. J. Smiddy to have his wife arrested,
alleging that she was living in Homo
lulus with a'street car conductor. He
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-27
PERSONALITIES

MR.. and MRS. FRANK G. ATHER.
TON and their family will sail tomor.
row for the mainland upon an extend
ed summer vacation stay. They will
go to Seattle and spend some two and
one-half months there.
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With 81 c,l,,n ..,,a 10 aact. -.

with "a cabin ana ia deck pas.
sengers the Inter-Islana steamer
Mauna Kea arrived here this murning
from IiiIo and Lahains she brought
! automobile. I horse. s'crates Of poul.
try. "A bundles Of vegetables. 90 bun.
dies Of hides, : barrels Of wine, 275
pieces o. ohia lumber ana go pack.
ases OF snndfies. 2 1880 -
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Miss Winifred, Wadsworth, who has
been al Oahu College, left yesterday
in the Claudine for Kahului, Maui.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-06-27

|. The British tank steamer Lax has.
been damaged in q collision with the
French steamer Malfo =
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John De Souza, Portuguese. rs
Lucy Freitas, Portuguese. =. IL
William o. White, PartHawaiian. %
Helen N. Poepoe, Hawaiian. .....22
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By AUTHORITY.
NOTICE..

NOTICE..
SALE OF GOVERNMENT PROP.
..--, ERTY. -
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Harbor Commissioners,
through the Commissioner of Public
Lands, will dispose of a certain lot
of old lumber and wood, now lying on
Pier No. 16, Honolulu, T. H., by Pub.
lie, Auction to the highest bidder at
10 a. m, Wednesday, June %, 1915.
By order,
BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSION.
. ERS.
Honolulu, June 81, 1915. ...'
6512-1t
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meeting of 80
O'Clock Friday afternoon,
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MAN SLASHES Wife TODEATH AND
KlLSSELF With POCKET KNIFE

Continued from page one)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
MORE TOWNS IN RUMANIA TAKEN
Many INNOVATIONS IN naval
CONSTRUCTION ARE SHOWN
IN bATTLESH|PC california

San Francisco. Oct. 24.-The keel
plate of the new battleship California,
which Is to be the worlds first cleo
trio dreadnought. will be laid at the
Mare Island navy yard tomorrow. The
California will be ship Of innova-
tions. There is to be little ceremony
when her keel plate is laid. but the
group of naval constructors and ship
builders who will stand with barred
heads as the faultlessly welded steel
plate is adjusted doubtless will feel
that they are witnessing no ordinary
keel-laying.
In point of size the California will
be greater than any foreign battleship
built or building She and her two sis
ter ships, the Idaho and Mississippi
will each displace $4,000 tons. almost
1000 tons more than the new dread
nought Pennsylvania
The California will cost $780, 900
without her armor or armament, which
is expected to cost as much more. She
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24

within "a hours across the railway.
Constanza was thus cut off and had to
be abandoned. Further possibilities
are embarrassing. The Russo Ruman-
ian forces cannot retreat northward
for they must keep in contact with
Tchernavoda bridge. their sole line of
communication across the Danube.
They must hold the bridgehead and
the enemy, therefore, probably will be
able to sweep northward past their left
to the mouth of the Danube and hem
them into a small semi-circle in front
Of Tchernavoda. Such q bridgehead
is difficult and costly to defend under
modern artillery fire. Possibly the al
lies will not try, to hold 1t but retreat
across the bridge would be fraught
with the utmost difficulties and dang
er
"On the other Rumanian front TIE
fighting proceeds stubbornly, but the
names of the places mentioned in the
communiques shift pretty steadily in
the wrong direction. One cannot es-
cape the impression that on all the
Rumanian frontiers the defenders are
greatly outnumbered. The Russian
reinforcements cannot have been so
large as were popularity supposed.
Surprise also Is felt that General Sar-
rails army has not effected a good
deal more.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
VILLA DREW TROOPS
INTO THE AMBUSH

Ell Paso, Oct. 24.--Francisco Villa led
the Carranza vanguard under General
Carlos Ozuna into an ambush between
Santa Ysabel and San Andres, on the
western division of the Mexico North,
western railroad. Friday. report re-
ceived by the federal departments
agents here stated.
According to this report, Villa re-
treated from position outside of San
Andres, 40 miles on the railroad west
of Chihuahua City toward San Andres.
This led the Carranza vanguard into
the trap which Villa Is said to have
set for them. the government report
stated.
The bandits, who were hidden in the
rocky def1les along the railroad. poured
a heavy fire into the Carranza troops
from behind rocks. According to the
report, the Carranza troops then re-
tired and are now reported to be In
Fresno. the first station west Of Chi
huahua City.
The report that General Ozuna had
been killed is receiving credence hero
In official circles.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24

will have speed of 21 knots an hour,
will be ga feet long, 81 feet across her
beams and will draw 80 feet of wat
er. She will carry IL 14-inch guns.
mounted three abreast in a turret, 22
5-inch rapid fire guns and will have
four submerged torpedo tubes.
ELECTRICALLY PROPELLED.
The principal feature of the new
dreadnought, however is the machin-
cry for propelling her by electricity.
She will be driven by motors which
will deliver electricity made by steam.
The equipment will consist of two
12.0 2.0O0-kilowatt. or 10000 horsepower.
alternating current generators. each
placed on the same shaft and driven
by steam turbine operating at 1000
revolutions per minute. For operat-
ing at high speeds. as when pursuing
the enemy. each turbine generator
will drive two propeller motors and
all the machinery will be working at
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
ROOSEVELT SPEAKS
ON MEXICAN ISSUE

East Las Vegas. N. NJ. Oct. "a
Theodore Roosevelt, in 20-minute
speech here last night, criticized Pres
ident Wilson's Mexican policy and urg-
ed his hearers to vote for Charles
Evans Hughes and real American
ISM"
The United States. he said, in order
finally to restore order in Mexico.
must restore our neighbor republic to
its proper governors just as was done
In Cuba"
Colonel Roosevelt declared that the
Wilson foreign policies had placed the
United States In contempt before the
world.
General Pershing. he said. should
have been sent after Villa with orders
to get him in spite of Carranza or any
other leader who might endeavor to
interfere" He added that II he were
called upon to raise a division to 60
into Mexico he would call upon citizens
of New Mexico of Mexican origin, be-
cause he had found them loyal Amer
leans and good fighters when they
served him with his rough riders.
Colonel Roosevelt left here last night
for Colorado.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
WARRANTS FOR
POLICE CHIEF
WITHDRAWN

Chicago, Oct. 24.-Application for
warrants for the arrest of Chief Of
Police Healy. William Luthardt, his
secretary and others on charges Of
malfeasanco and conspiracy was with
drawn today by State Attorney Hoyne
in the hearing before Chief Justice Oh
son of the municipal court. Justice
Olson in his ruling permitting Hoyne
to drop the charges said that on the
strength OF the evidence submitted
during the hearing he would have
been compelled to refuse the war
rants asked by the state. Healy.
Luthardt and Charles T. Essig. secre-
tary OF the Sportsmen's Club of Amer
lea, were indicted yesterday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
AVIATOR FALLS
into RIVER AND
LOSES HIS life
Alexander Brown, Widely
Known Polo Player,
Meets Death in Flight
Over Delaware River.

Philadelphia, Oct. "a. Alexander
Brown, a widely known polo player.
fell from a hydro -aeroplane into the
Delaware river at Essington, below
here. today and was drowned. Today's
flight was to have been his last for a
license. Brown was up 100 feet when
the watchers noticed something was
wrong. A moment later the machine
dropped into the river.
Brown not only had an international
reputation as a polo player, but was
also known as a big game hunter. He
was prominent in social circles in New
York, Newport and Philadelphia. He
was pupil of the aviation school at
Essington.
Weather conditions were ideal Tor
the flight and confidence had been ex-
pressed that he would have no trouble
in winning the license. When he was
seen to fall. attaches of the aviation
school rushed in motor boats to the
spot where Brown fell. but only the
tips OF the wings of the machine were
visible. The machine was raised and
Brown found wedged tightly between
the stanchions.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
TO UNITY ELEMENTS
INTO A NEW PARTY

hundred OF the most prominent gener-
ais and other leaders who have been
actively associated in the revolution.
many OF whom came from long dis
tances. met yesterday at the home OF
General Pablo Gonzales and formed a
political party, the objects of which, II
is stated. are to unity all elements Of
the Constitutionalist party and support
the candidacy of General Carranza for
the presidency. Among those who at
tended were Generals Obregon. Con-
zaies. Benjamin Hill. Aguilar, Cesario
Castro and Francisco Goss.
The project of the party. which was
made known by General Gonzales. was
enthusiastically accepted by all those
present.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
OF
TESTIMONY WILL
NOTbEPERM|TTED

Galveston, Oct. 24.-Shortly after a
jury had been obtained today In the
Tenth district court to try John
Copeland of Marshall for murder in
connection with the killing of William
Black. an anti-Catholic lecturer, Judge
Briggs issued an order that the court
would not permit the testimony in the
cast to be published. The Judge ex-
planned that publication OF the testi-
mony would make impossible the Sc
lection Of Jury at the impending
trials of George Ryan and George
Tier. two other Marshall citizens
charged with taking part in the kill
ing of Black.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
GOVERNOR HEARD
BY BIG AUDIENCES
IN NORTH IDAHO
People Are Turned Away at
Meetings-Devotes Much
Time to Discussion of Ma
tional Issues.
Capital News Special service)

Capital News Special Service)
Troy. Oct. 24.-The biggest crowd in
the history of Troy greeted Governor
Alexander last night. The opera house
was so packed to hear the governor
that 1t was impossible for anyone else
to get inside. over 500 enthusiastic
people we're present. The governor had
another very busy day yesterday. At
1 o'clock he spoke to a splendid crowd
OF ESQ people at Juliaetta and to 200 at
Kendrtck at $3.50. He was due at Julia
eta at IL o'clock but did not speak
until 1 o'clock. The crowd waited un-
til the governor arrived and then gave
him an enthusiastic reception.
The governor made many telling
points that were applauded. II am not
here to traduce anyone nor to make
any unnecessary promises" he said.
my greatest message Is peace this
nation is holding aloft the banner of
civilization. We are the chosen nation
of the world"
Hope for peace, pray for peace and
hope you will vote for peace said
the governor. I'VE will help establish
Mexico on a firm basis. We have lib
Grated Cuba and we should and will
redeem Mexico"
Applause greeted the statement that
Wilson is the prince of peace in the
world" Under Wilson this nation has
made great progress. There is nothing
OCnnfinIfad nn n
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
CONFERENCE ON
FORESTRY IN THE
WEST IS OPENED
Association Composed of the
Forest Protective Organi-
cations of Coast States
and British Columbia.

Portland. Ore, Oct. 24.-The third
annual forestry industry conference
began here today for a two day ses-
sion with large attendance from the
Pacific coast states and British Co.
lumbia. Numerous invited guests and
speakers also were present from other
parts of the United States.
The conference is composed of the
forest protective organizations of the
Western Forestry and Conservation
association and federal. state and Brit
ish Columbia interests. In conJunc-
ton with the conference, the West
ern Forestry and Conservation asso-
citation is holding it's sixth annual
meeting.
At the conclusion of the conference,
tomorrow night, the Pacific Logging
congress will open its sixth annual
convention on Thursday and will con-
tinue in session two days.
Today's meeting opened with the de-
livery of the annual address of the
president of the Western Forestry and
Conservation association, A. l.. F1e-
yelling, of Spokane, Wash. G. M.
Cornwall. secretary treasurer, then
submitted his annual report and e. T.
Allen. forester for the association, re-
viewed the work of the association,
giving summary OF the seasons fire
efforts and losses by all Pacific coast
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-24
Fighting In Progress In the Suburbs Of
the City Between General Trevino's
Command and Bandits People Are
Panic Stricken.

San Antonio Tex, Oct. determination Of the re-
port that Villa forces have reached the outskirts of Chi
huahua City and fighting in the suburbs with Gen
era Irevino's command was contained in dispatch
ceived by General Funston from General Bell command
ing at Ell Paso General Bells report is understood to be
based information transmitted by General Pershing.
That the people of chihuahua have become panic
stricken result of Villas advance the city follow
ing his recent victory at Paomas Carranza troops
commanded by General Ozuna stated in the dispatch
Information reached army circles from several
that General Trevino is short of ammunition. 1t was
pointed out that this account for his failure to take
more aggressive action against the bandits.