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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19
George H. Lyttle, Midshipman

On Monday, the following telegram
wds received here:
ANEAPoLIs, Nd, August II, 1918.
To pames Lyttle, Meeker, Colo:
Have passed both mental and physical
organizations. Telegraph t3l0.m to Farmers
National bank, Annapolis.
GEokGs II. LyTrL8.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
GERMAN TROOPS
 WITHOUT F00D
BEG FOR NATIONS

Geneva, May 1S-German sol diers are found begging from Swiss soldiers. They are in a daplOrable condition and have gone without meat and other accustomed foods tor weeks. Their food supply has been closed and there IS not enough in the regiment to supply the pre- per Ualats of the men. The per ounce Is tions have been cpt in half, according to adYices resolved from officers in charge
 The men will not be able to stand the grueling contest much longer without food and proper ncurlgkm mt. An unofficial report has also been circulated that tho ammunition supply is short and that the men could under no cir cumstances give battle or withstand any extreme hardships. The army headquarters have been warned of the precarious conditions of the German soldiers but to date no re- lief has been sent to the ranks. They are also without proper medi- cal attention.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
F0OO SHORTAGE
 I5 REGULATED
LARGE CITIES SUFFER

Berlin, May 1S-The food short age in Germany is becoming acute but through a special organization which has been instructed to investi gate .nd make an even distribution Of the food supplies it is expected that iu a short time the situation will be regulated.
 Large cities at the present time are experiencing some very difficult problems. The poor sections of the larger cities are in q deplorable state of poverty. It is necessary for the officers to keep close watch on the section to keep the people from starving.
 Food supplies are being rushed to the cities from the outlying sec tions which is being titled with an ardor bv the peasants for army and internal use.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
AS0UITH BREAKS TIE PRECEDENT
 IN IRELAND
pRIVY COUNCIL MEMBER

Dublin, May 1S-Having made a close study of the political, econ cmic and social life of Ireland, Premier Asquith has decided that the old manner of rule, formerly used by the Irish province, must be discarded as a relic of days long past and that a new, more repre- sentative and democrftic form of government which gives the Irish people | fuller power will be sub stituted for the old.
 Asqul T has gone beneath the sur face of the conditions that have presented themselves in the Em' erald Kingdom end interviewed all classes on the island.
 He has even broken all precedent and is now a member of the Irish PriYy Council. It is the first time in history that an Englishman has been admitted to the Privy Coun- cil and allowed to shape the laws and future welfare of the people.
 Asquith will finish this study of the conditions this week and return to the city of London to report to the parliament the situation and give his opinion on matters touch ing and concerning the province.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
SENATOR BORAH
 SCORES BRITISH

Washington, May 1S-senator Borah in a speech on the floor of congress scored the British Empire fer its treatment of the Irish peo- pie. The recent executions Of the Irish has brought forth severe criti- cism among the political leaders of Washington.
 He expressed himself "T6e exc cutions of the Irish leaders in such d hurried manner, without a fair and impartial trial before their equal peers, is a red bloody stain on the hands of the English. peo- pie which can never be wiped off" He was accorded long and loud ovation.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
SOMETHING IN THE AIR

Baltimore, May 1S-When asked today about the peace among the warning nations, Cardinal Gibbons said that There is something in the air" It would be presumption on his rart, however, he added, to attempt to state what those who are try.ng too find amedium for peace are doing. .'.a
 The Cardinal said he had an ink ling of whatsthe note handed to President Wilson by Archbishop Bonanzo on Saturday contained, but would not state what were his con ClUsiCns.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
STARTED FOR MbJOR
 l. WOOD
NAME TO BE PRESENTED

Chicago. May 1S-A circulating boom which promisse to have na- ttoual kick in it's movement through the country has been started by politicians in .his city for the nomination of Major Leonard Wood for president on the republican tick ct this fall.
 His name will be presented to beth the republican and the pro sressive conventions for the berth of leadership. He is growing in strength every hour of the day. Sev- eral leading men who have remaine silent lu the situTrion have now come forward with their promise to work and support the Major.
 Mr. Wood was born in Wiuchest- CT. N. Il. in 1860 He was award ed the Congressional Medal of hon or in 1898 for distinguished services against the Apache Indians in lSS6 while serving as a line officer in Capt. Yawtou's expedition. He was a military governor of Cuba until made a republic in 1902. He has been governor of Moro Province in the Philippines and special am- bassador to South America for the United states. He is at present serving on the chief staff of the United States Army.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
PART IF ARMY TO
 BE WITHDRAWN

san Antonio, May 1S-From the statements given the press at army headuuarters it Cks as if the puni' tive expedition commanded by Col Ouel Sibley south of Boquillas will be withdrawn at an early hour.
 The expedition is accomplishing nothing. Has been sent on no definite mission except to hunt Yil- la. In all probability the army will be withdrwan to the border line situation quiets down and then 1t and ylaced on patrol duty until the will be distributed to the various posts throughout the United States.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
ARITsOCRATIC WIFE DIVORCED

Mi.Ueukee, May 1S-Rev. Buell. of Wisconsin yesterday obtained a divorce from his wife because she was too aristrocratio to associate with the women of his congregation and in addition was jealous because his clerical duties required him to call on women of the congregation at their homes. She is now selling cOrsets somewhere he says,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
MARIPOSA CARRIES BIG
 COPPER TONNAGE

The Mariposa came in from the westward last night at 9:2O with passengers and mail. It cleared this rort at 1I:3O for the south. The cargo of the boat consisted chiefly of 1900 tons of Kennicott copper ere. This ore, according to assay Is running about 70 per cent and brings from $500 to s4OO per ton. It will be smelted at the Tacoma smelter.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
GERMAN CONSUL
 GIVES WARNING

Seattle, May 1S-Germany thru her ambassador to the United States has asked all German subjects in this country to pay strict observ- ance to the laws of the United States Of the wishes of their moth CT country. It Is done in an ef- fort 10 end the various alleged yio- lations of neutrality.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
MESSAGE
 ID KAISER

aouGon, May 1S-Advices re- Ceiysd here state that the Kaiser has received the special embassy of the Pope and that they have con- veyed the message of the head of the Catholic Church to him.
 The Pope has asked that the Kaiser abandon Lis present subma- riue warfare.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
STEAMER HITS FLOATING MINE

London, May 1S-The Dutch steamer Batavier "V" while steam ing up the North Sea under a full head of steam, ran onto a floating mine and was blown up. None of the crew or passengers were saved. In the list was an Ameri- can who found a watery grave.
 The gteamer was headed for. the north coast of Germany with food supplies and a small list of wound ed soldiers.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
BIG VICTORY
 FOR ARMY

London, May 1S-The Austrian troops have gained 8 big victory oyer tha ItaHans in the Tyrol dis trict. Thousands of prisoners have been captured by the Austrians in the campaign. The Italians were no match for the invading Aus trians, they walked through the trenches and food supplies, arms and ammunition easily fell prey to their maneuvers.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
TORPEDO BOAT
 HTS MINE

Copenhagen, May 1S-A German torpedo boat lurking around the south coast of sweden between Denmark and the mainland hit a mine and was sunk.
 The mine was planted off the lighthouse of Falsterbo and was not chartered or known to the German navy. Its presence in this locality is uaaccounted fer by the Swedish authorities, ..-I IE
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
REIIEF FOR sHACKLETON

London, May IS - The govern meus has decided to organize imme- diatey an expedition for the relief of Lieutenant Sir Ernest Shackle- t3n. who with a number of his men, is mar5Cued in the Antarctic.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
BIDS CALLED FOR
 MAIL SERVICE

The postal department has ts- sued a call for bids for the Mail Messe. Per service on Route No. 27SlO2. The service as planned shall meet the Canadian steamers at Vancouver, B. c. and SkasNay and receive and take trans ftrs from Route No. 17SO01. Bid ders have until May 27th in which to place their bids before the post al antiquities. ....
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
POPE NAMES VICE RECTOR

Rome, May IS - Pope Benedict has appointed Charles A. o'Hern, vice rectcr of the American College in Rome, as co-adjutor to Mon signor T. F. Kennedy, rector of the college, with the right to sue ceed to the reetorship.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
PROGRAM AT
 LECTURE TONIGHT

Mrs. Eva S. Gilmore will lec- ture before an audience at the Methodist church tonight on Hit ting the Trail for Prohibition. Be- sides 'be lecture the W. c. T. U. have prepared Q musical program.
 organ-Voluntary Opening SOng-America. Devotion lead by Mrs. Johnson. Girls Chorus-Pfohibitionl Victory. Lecture-Mrs. Eva Gilmore. Offering.
 Vocal Solo, selected-Jas. Louttit. Open forum for discusdOn of the
 topic as introduced by the speak
 CT.
 Closing hymn-Battle Hymn of the
 Republic. .. .
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
VILLAS MEN LEAD
 ATTACK IS BELIEF

Fl Paso, May 1T-Adyices re- ceivcd here last night state that the attack upon Glenn Springs is beneved to have been lead by Colonel Cervanteg, a Villa command CT, who lead the attack upon Col umbus and who after the battle with the Americans at Santa Tomas on Apr.I 22nd, went east to align Carranza soldiers for another bor- der attack.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
WILSON SMILES ON SENATE

Washington, May IS wilson has shown his attitude toward the senate by commenting favorably on Ithe acceptance by the senate of the army measure which federalizes the national guard and brings under fed eral control four hundred and fifty seven thousand men.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
BRITAIN IN BAD
 WITH NEIGHBORS

Berlin, May 1S-The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian govern ments have decided 10 take joint action against the British govern ment for their illegal seizure of mails. IT,.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
QUAKE SHAKES
 EUROPE VIOLENTLY

Rome, May 1S-An earthquake of unusual violence has occurred along the Adriatic Coast. Only meagre details of the quake are received by the news agencies in this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
MONEY ORDERS CONFIsCATED

Berlin, May 18-The postmaster general of Sweden, according to the Overland News Agency, has protested the British authorities against the illegal confiscation of at least 1500O money orders sent during April from the United States to Sweden. |
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
ALAMEDA ENROUTE WITH
 HEAVY LOAD

The Alameda stopping at inter- mediate points in the Pan Handle is scheduled to reach this port somtlmee Saturday. It has a heavy tonnage for Skagway. It will un- load and proceed to the westward.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
CONGRESSNIEN PUT
 IN LONG SHIFTS

Washington, May 1S-Congress is busily at work passing legislation for the welfare of the nation and at the same time longing; to close the session. Leaders hope and trust that it will finish by the early part Of the summer.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
COPPER

Tacoma, May 1S-At twenty nine fifty. !
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
GUARD RECEIVES
{ PAY AT ORDWAy
After Disbursement of Sala-
ries Leave Passes Are
Issued to Men.

1t was pay day again for part of the
District troops at Camp Ordway yester-
day. The batteries, the brigade stan, the
supply company and the machine gun
company of the Third Infantry. the sani-
tary troops, and the colored infantrymen
were given their money.
The remaining troops of the Third IN
fantry probably will be paid today and
Troop A will receive its first pay at the
Congress Heights rife range today or to-
morrow.
Batteries A and received their first
pay since the mobilization call, ana men
of other organizations who were mus
tered in after July / received more than
months pay. Most of the men received
SIS, a private's pay for one month. Capt
w. z. p. French, acting post quarter
master at Fort Myer. and w. F. Volandt.
ouartepmaster's clerk, dlsbursed the
money in the Y. N. C. A. tent and the
artillery camp.
Leave was granted last night to most
of the men who were paid in order that
they might take welcome money to wives
and children or visit friends in Washing
ton.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
RAILROAD BUSINESS OF
us. SHOWS PROSPERITY
Net Income Per Mile of Lines Through
Whole Country Receive So Per
Cent Boost.

- Railroad business Is prospeFing more
and more every month. according to the
Bureau Of Railway Economics, the net
operating income OF the railways of the
United States for May has increased sl3e
per mile, or 62.6 per cent, as compared
with May. 1915. In fact, May, 1916, ac-
cOrding to the statistics recorded, has
brought an average increase of 5s per
cent. as compared with the month OF
May during the past five years.
Total operating revenues amounted to
1900, os2.576, an increase over 1915 OF s62,-
1+O.s3S. Operating expenses were s1s6,731.-
O99, an increase Of So9, Z73, 4s4. The net op-
Grating revenue amounted to s1o3, ,3S1, Al
an increase OF SO, ss7, ,344
Eastern railways report an increase OF
26.6 per cent in operating revenues per
mile, as compared with May, 1915 OPP
Grating revenues of the Western railways
ner mile show an increase Of 2i9 per
cent.
In comparing the operating income per
mile for May OF this year with May, 1915,
the bureau shows that the increase this
year was 52-6 per cent greater than last
year and 1923 per cent greater than in
1914. The increase over 1913 is AS per
cent. and 5S.4 per cent greater than 1919.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
Thieves Still ACTIVE;
FIVE LOSSES REPORTED
Varied List Of Losses Includes Collie
Dog. Watches. Clothes, Shoes and
Jewelry from All Sections.

Thieves were fairly active yesterday.
five losses being reported TO the police.
Barrett Levi. SO47 NJ street northwest.
told the police yesterday that a green
evening gown and a waist, value SIS,
had been stolen from his place.
J. F. Essary. 5l21 Newark strest north
west, reported the loss OF a valuable
short-tsiled collie that had either
strayed or been stolen from his home.
A duplicate key thief, in the absence
Of the family. entered the home Of
Charles johnson, 2o2 Fifth street, some
time Tuesday, taking from a bureau a
gold-hlled bracelet, value g, a lsdys gold
open face Swiss watch. value s, and a
gentleman's gold open face Elgin watch,
value 80
Lemuel Ergood, sos L street north
west, reported as stolen Tuesday a gold
ring set with white stones. a pair Of
shoes, and a suit Of clothes, Of a total
value Of so
A thief ransacked the home Of Mrs
Rosa Shire, ZS Massachusetts avenue
northeast, some time Tuesday, but so
far as could be learned carried OF moth
ing Of value.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
FEAR CARRANzA Will
RUN into BREAKERS
State Department Expects Protests from
European Countries Against Decree
Con6scatins Foreign Business.

Officials here consider that information
al breakers are ahead for the admin
istration II Gen. Carranza puts into ef-
feet his reported decree compelling share
holders in industrial enterprises either to
surrender their holdings or become citi-
zens OF Mexico.
State Department officials are making
Inquiries to learn in what manner and to
what degree the decree will affect foreign
business interests in Mexico. An official
said yesterday:
we are trying to secure the text OF
the decree. II its effects are reportd,
there will be swift appeals to the United
States from almost all countries in Eu'
rope for US to protect the interests OF
their nationals. The rights which 1t ap'
pears Carranza would annul were grant
ed by preceding Mexican governments and
constitute contracts which cannot be i'm
paired so lightly"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
U-LINER DASHES PAST
CAPES AS DARK FALLS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

later she was reported forty-two miles
UP the bay. At . o'clock this afternoon
she was thirty miles from Cape Henry,
and at last reports she was within ten
miles of the entrance to the Capes.
through which she must make her dash
for the open sea and freedom.
The underwater craft was sighted by
bay boats last night and today. She
was saluted by each. and in turn she
blew two blasts from her air whistle.
She put several private craft, on board
which were reporters and photographers,
off her trail. and when she passed Tan
gier she was reported to be followed
closely by only one tug, while several
miles behind Jagged a small craft.
After losing some OF her pursuers. the
Deutschland did not average ten knots
an hour. In fact, she Is supposed to have
hove to near Tangiers for several hours
and tried out her machinery before day
break.
Waiting for her to come out into the
Atlantic, two allied warshIps, the ad-
vance guard of a formidable feet. ap-
peared eight miles off Cape Henry to-
dav. They cruised about in u CIRCLE for
hours. and late this afternoon one steam
ed sway to the north
a converted cruiser with two tunnels
and built for speed remained on guard,
however, and was still at her post when
night came.
The weather is thick and. even were
she within the three-mile zone, she could
not be seen from shore
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
OLDEST INHABITANTS
TO EXHIBIT RELICS
Will Throw Open Rooms to Public In
spection Next Monday-Commerce
Employees to Be Visitors.

Whe4- the oldest inhabitants of WASH
ingtOn met last night at their headquar-
ters. Nineteenth and II streets, they
unanimously decided that the many old
time relics OF the place, and the build
ing itself, is of such vital interest to
the tourist and student OF history. that
they will be open to exhibition hereafter
TO all who get proper permission.
Next Monday employees of the Depart
mont Of Commerce make the first in
spectfon. All other department employees
will be extended the same privilege on
suitable dates yet to be decided on.
The. buiEding was 101 years old Tues
day, and of the 275 original veteran fire.
men. only six remained to go through
the building which they helped to make
famous. Last night moro than fifty Of
the City's oldest Inhabitants met and
discussed old times and "reminiscences.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
HUGHES IMPRESSES
"SUFFS" WITH STAND

Politicians asserted yesterday that
Charles E Hughes, by declaring in favor
of the susan B. Anthony Federal We n
Suffrage amendment has surprised the
Democratic camp and scored an impor-
tant triumph
Republican politicians were pleased
with the confusion caused among Demo-
cratic leaders by Mr.. Hughes pronounce
ment for the Federal amendment. and
expressed confidence of winning the en-
thusiastic backing for their candidate of
suffrage organizations and suffrage SYM
pathizers throughout the country.
Persons close to President wilson said
they believed his private opinion was
that woman suffrage in the South would
be bad for that section of the country on
account OF the increase II would cause in
the negro vote.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
GUARD MAY APPLY OWN
Law TO STOP SNPING
Recent Shooting Into Camp Ordway
Rouses Militia Officers to Take
Radical Action.

IF the civil authorities do not put
a stop to careless shooting endangering
the lives Of our men. we will have TO
take radical steps to stop it ourselves,
said Iieut.-Col. Anton Stephan, OF the
Third District infantry, who is handling
the case of the firing into Camp Ordway
by civilians on Monday night.
Investigation has been turned over to
the civil authorities, Col. Stephan said
yesterday, and that unless more shooting
occurs no further action by military
authorities will be taken.
The names OF two colored men VINO
are said to have held up colored militia
men that night were given to the civil
authorities and arrests will probably be
made.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
SUIT OVER ]. R. M'LEAN'S
LETTERS CONTINUED

F'ancis T. Homer. of Baltimore. was
given until August 70 show cause why
he shall not be enjoined from deliver
INK TO the American Security and Trust
Company certain letters of the late John
r. Mclean. by Justice CovingtOn yes
terday. The suit was instituted by Ed
ward 3. Mclean, who Is Contesting his
fathers will. Mclean claims that the
letters are strictly private nature.
J. J. Darlington and Frank ]. Hogan
appeared for the executors and Mr.. Nc
Lean was represented by former Senator
Bailey. Wilton J. Lambert and George
2 Hoover.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
TO INVESTIGATE WEBB BILL.
Commerce Chamber Authorizes Com
mittee to Act on Measure.

At a meeting of the directors of the
Chamber OF Commerce last night the
following committee was named to in
vestigate the merits of the Webb bill,
now pending in Congress, which. it is
claimed will remove certain obstruC-
tions to foreign commerce: b. W. Guy,
F.. c. Graham, Chaplin Brown, D. w.
Smith, Samuel Ross. P. T. Moran and
A. F.. Jorss
This committee was given full powers
to recommend whatever findings they
may make direct to Congress.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
MARY I. sOPER ASKS $4,000.

Carrie Z. Mack, as the next friend for
Mary l. Soper, has filed suit In the Dis
trict Supreme Court for $4,000 damages
against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company.
The petition alleges that the plaintiff
received personal injuries during col
Iision Of two Of the company's cars at
North Capitol and r streets.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
ASQUITH ANNOUNCES
ALLIED Peace Terms
Premier. is Commons, Sets Forth Con-
ditions on Which Entente Will En-
tertain Proposal to Stop War.
(By the international News servi

London, Aug. 2-GreatIy modified term'
of peace were suggested by Premier As
quith in an address today before the house
of commons
The premier explained resolutions adopt.
ed at the recent allied economic con.
ferenc in Paris, to combat German COM
mercial and financial penetration after
the war.
One of the most striking features OF
the premier's address was his omission
of mention of the restoration Of Alsace.
Lorraine to France as a contingent ot
peace.
The terms set forth by Mr.. Asquith
were:
Belgium must be restored and indem,
nifed.
Serbia must be restored to natienhood
the central empires to pay for the dam
age done.
The occupied sections Of France mus
be returned. Germany must pay the
costs of restoring the devastated terri
tory.
Occupied Russian soil must be evacuated
and indemnity paid.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
AUTO HITS BOY CYCLIST,

Eugene Thomas, 13 years old. 537 Third
street northeast. riding a bicycle yester-
day morning in 3 street, between Sixth
and Seventh streets northeast, was
knocked from his wheel by an automo-
bile operated by Edward c. Jones, l42
Tennessee avenue northeast, and bruised
He was taken to his home in the ma
chine that struck him. His condition Is
not serious.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
Asks $4,000 of B. & O.

John Gray has sued the Baltimore and
Ohio Railway Company for $4,000 dam
ages for personal injuries. alleged to
have been received near TIirty-first and
Water streets, in Georgetown, April Il,
1915. The suit was filed in the District
Supreme Court.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-03
H. ]. Coxen Bitten BY Stray Dog

Harry ]. CoXen, q years old. 1874
Eighth street northwest, was bitten on
the. left leg by a stray dog yesterday
morning while at Twenty-ninth and
Franklin streets northeast. He refused
hospital treatment and went to his home