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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
await MORE news
OF JAPAN DEMANDS
Despite Assurances, U. S. win
Watch Situation in China
Closely.

Despite the assurances received yes
terday from the American ambassado
at Tokyo. the state Department is
awaiting further adyices from the
American diplomats at Tokyo and
Picking before arriving at a conclu-
sion as to whether or not Japans de-
mands on China infringe on the SOW
ereignty OF that country and upon
American rights there.
The progress of the negotiations be-
tween japan and China over the de-
mands viii be carefully watched, Of
hcials said today.
The former vagueness regarding the
demand that Japan be given police
rights in south Manchuria and eastern
Mongolia has been favorably cleared
up by the statement OF the Japanese
Foreign office. Ii was said. The de-
mand being only that japanese police
be stationed in towns where there ere
large Japanese settlements, the fear
OF dominant Japanese control OF that
territory has been. removed.
IL China was to blame for the clash
with Japansse soldiers at Chengchia-
tung, the japanese demands for apol-
ogies and indemnity are considered
Justified. The reappointment OF cadet
Instructors In the cadet school at
Mukden Is not considered an unusual
demand and the Japanese policing OF
Japanese colonies Is a policy followed
by most governments in their Japan
csc colonies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
VALUATION HEARINGS
ARE TO Be RESUMED
Utilities Commission will Start
Sessions at 10Io'cIock To-
morrow Morning.

Hearings on valuation OF properties
OF the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany will be resumed by the Public
Utilities Commission tomorrow at 10
o'clock An adjournment was taken
July II to permit counsel for the
company time to prepare for cross
examination OF Charles l.. Pillsbury.
chief engineer, and Andrew SanRster.
chief accountant OF the valuation, bu-
reau.
Mr.. sangster probably will be the
first witness at tomorrow's session.
The intention of the commission II TO
continue the hearings from day to day,
II practicable. until concluded.
The hearing on valuation OF prop
critics OF the Capital Traction Com
pany, which was scheduled to begin
today, has been postponed to Octo-
Der Is. Hearings on valuations OF
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company. the City and Suburban Rail
way, and the Georgetown and Tennal-
lytown Railway. which were set for
November II. Is, and 16 have have
postponed indefinitely.
From now until the middle OF october
the Commissioner time VIII be fully
occupied with consideration of public
utilities matters and preparation Of es-
Inmates for the next fiscal year. The
law requires that the budget be sub
mitted to the Secretary of the Treas
ury for transmission TO Congress not
later than September ID.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
NEW CASES WHERE.
INNOCENT SUFFERED.
MuIholIand Confession Adds
Another Chapter to Wrong.
full Convictions.

, NEW YORK, Sept. H.-with the con-
fession of joseph Mulholland of the
Part he had three other men played in
the murder Of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols,
aged wealthy widow a year ego, anoth-
er chapter was added to New York's
remarkable record OF murder convic-
tons in which every effort is now be-
Ing made to show that innocent men
were sentenced to death or life I'm
prisonment.
The confessions OF Mulholland and
Arthur Waitonen, arrested in Ironwood.
Mich. absolve Onni Talas from actual
participation in the murder of Mrs.
Nichols. But Talas, a mere youth, 10
now In Sing Sing. sentenced to life i'm
prtsonment.
Two other cases which have attracted
wide attention are those OF Charles r.
Stielow. convicted Of the murder of
Charles D. Phelps ana the latter's
sentenced to death for the alleged mur.
der OF Policeman George Dapp!nR here.
stielow has been snatched from the
death chair repeatedly. and another
man was finally found who Confessed
to the murders, though he later re-
pudiated his statement. Bambrick Il
sentenced to die tomorrow morning
He was saved at the last moment
only a few weeks ago by a court or
der. Owing to the discovery OF new
evidence, District Attorney Swami In
timated today he might ask for an
other reprieve for Barhrick.
The confession OF Mulholland and
Waltonen are regarded by the police
as completely clearing up the Nichols
case, which has always retained an
element OF mystery. A third man i'm
plicated Is still at. large.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
CONSUL IN ARGENTINA
DEFENDS AMERICANS

BUENos AIRES. Sept 1.-THE Unit
ed states consul here has come to the
defense Of American business men who
have been accused of questionable deal
ings In South America.
The accusations were first made by
the Argentine Industrial Union. Com
City Bank of New York. which has
large dealings In South America. had
made similar charges againt certain
firms in the United States.
The consul applied directly to the
Argentine Industrial Union for the
names Of the firms alleged to have
been guilty OF improper practices. Of
ficers OF the union parted with the
statement that they could not reveal
the names OF the firms. nor could they
make public details OF the transac-
tons complained of. They suggested
that the consul take the matter up
with members Of the union and question
them individually
The consul questioned the practical
bility of such a method. He pointed
out that the union had made a serious
charge against certain United States
business men. and declared that In fair
ness to all business men In the United
States with dealings In South America
the union should submit proof of the
accusations.
Indirectly he expressed the belief that
possibly commercial rivalry had some
thing to do with the allegations. Posi-
bly. he wrote. the accusations were due
to competitors who. because they are
competitors. may not always be able to
take an unpretudiced view"
The consul has renewed his request
on the union for more details.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
TRIES TO CONSERVE
CANAL zONE: COAL
General GoethaIs Asks Steam
ers to Limit Their Demands
to Minimum.

Inability to obtain sufficient coal to
supply all the demands OF ships pass
ing through the Panama Canal, has
caused Maj. Gen. George w. Goethais,
governor OF the Canal Zone. to issue n
notice to steamship lines asking them
to limit their requirements q mini
mum.
For the present." the notice reads.
at Is requested that vessels be dis
patched so that those passing from the
sufficient bunker coal to reach San
Francisco. Honolulu or Coronei. Those
vessels trading to South American ports
north of valparaiso will be supplied
with sufficient coal for return voyage
to the canal. In the case OF vessels
passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic
and bound for European ports. Il will
be impracticable at present to supply
them with sufficient bunker coal to
be bunkered to reach Norfolk or New
Those vessels using either terminal
port as a terminus Of their established
route should be dispatched so as to re-
quire only sufficient coal to make the
next port OF call on their established
route where a commercial coaling sta
ton Is available.
at is hoped that deliveries will in a
short time make II unnecessary to
longer restrict the amount OF bunker
coal for vessels using the canal"
Governor Goethals has also announced
that the canal organization has avail
able a wrecking equipment sufficient
to conduct salvage operations OF any
magnitude within the canal waters at
actual cost plus 10 per cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
MARLBORO EDITOR
SETTLES RY. ISSUE
Says That President and Congress
Averted Civil War.

The last word has been spoken. All
further argument is futile. The
president and Congress saved the
country from civil war, and that's all
there Is to IL.
z. Wilson. editor and proprietor
OF the Marlboro MD Gazette, which
boasts the proud legend: mo Great
Mans Parasite-No Party's Tool"
question further. Says he. at the cons
clusion OF seventeen and a qua rter
inch editorial on the railroad strike
Gazette:
The President and Congress saved
the country from a civil war and gave
IL time for calm, dispassionate action
10 prevent a similar crisis in the flu
ture. What would be the state of az
fairs In the United States today, IL
less prompt and effective measures
mao been adopted by the Government?
irresponsible criticism"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
LOSE ESTATE If THEY
MARRY CATHOLICS

II the children OF the late Matthias
Ellsworth kayhoe. sr., marry other than
persons of Protestant faith. they forfeit
their interest in their fathers estate. ac-
cording to the kayhoe will filed for pro-
bate today.
The widow. Mary Jenett Kayhoe, is
left the entire estate during life for her
personal use, but not directly to benefit
her relatives or others or to be devoted
to charities managed by others than of
Protestant faith"
The testator stipulates that should
Mrs. Kayhoe fail to pay any Govern
ment taxes due or IL she remarries a
person not of Protestant faith, the es-
tate goes to the children. Matthias Els
worth Kayhoe. jr.. and Frederick Gar
men Kayhoe.
The widow and the children are named
executors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
LASTING PEACE NOW
SURE, SAYS BRAND
Complete Unity Among Allies
Reduces Foe to Defensive,
He Declares.
By HENRY WOOD.

PARIS. Sept IA lasting and dur
able peace, imposed by an allied
agreement. has been insured by the
establishment OF complete unity
among the allies, which has put the
Teutonic powers entirely on the de-
fensive, Premier BRAND declared to-
day In reviewing before the Chamber
Of Deputies war developments since
the last session.
"The intervention OF Roumania and
1taly's declaration OF war against
Germany have completed the solidar-
ity of action of the allies" said the
French prime minister. ut has COM
p1etely reduced the central empires
TO the defensive and has deprived
them of all initiative in military OPP
erations.
THE allies have interviewed in Greece
Tor the double purpose of protecting
their expeditionary corps and con-
serving Greece's own interests. They
VIII not permit the enemy in Greece
to Interfere with these ends.
The unity now fully established
VIII insure lasting and dura BILE
tory"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
H. Oden Lake Will Go
To His Family Reunion

Gen. II. Oden Lake, national com
mander Of the Army and Navy Union.
is the head OF delegation OF the Lake
family from the District and Mary
land. which is attending the annual
reunion OF the Lakes at Plcasantville.
y. j.. today.
Commander Lake says that the first
Lakes came to this country. according
TO tradition. shortly after the death
OF Charles l of England. The Lakes
emigrated TO America. Commander
Lake says. because OF religious peIae-
cution and settled In Maryland. The
first Maryland colonists OF the family
were headetl<by Robert Lake. and came
over In the ships Ark and Dove. under
Gov. Leonard Calvert.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
RALPH COFFIN SOON
WELL, SAY PHYSICIANS
Still Directs Horses BY Phone
From Hospital.

BLIGEIELD. W. Va. Sept 14.-Ralph
COFFIN. OF Washington, d. c., who was
injured In steeplechase race at the
Bluefield-Graham fair on Tuesday. is
greatly improved. according to the ply
sicians attending him. Although suf-
fering from dislocated shoulder,
bruises and a slight conclusion, he in
sists on directing by telephone the
management OF his horses at the fair
grounds.
The physicians state that It will be
man can be moved, but they add that
they do not now regard his injuries as
serious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
Preachers Don Overalls,
Union Carpenters Quit

CAMDEN. N. j.. Sept. 14.-Because
they efared trouble with their union
large force OF carpenters working
on the tabernacle for the Lyon evan
Bellstic meetings struck today when
a score of overall clad ministers, led
by the Rev. ii. @. Gravatt. First NJ. r.
church, appeared on the scene TO
hurry along the erection of the build :
ing.
After hurried conference the
scabs' withdrew amid the cheers of
the workmen. who then promised TO
contribute to the tabernacle fund and
returned to work 80
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
British Active on
Front in Macedonia

LONDON. Sept H-British patrols
have been active on the east bank Of the
River Struma, In Macedonia, said an Of
fcial dispatch from Saloniki today. Ar
tillerying is going along the Struma and
Dorian fronts.
Reference to patrol activity east Of the
Struma seemingly contradicts the report
from the British press representative
that British troops have withdrawn to
the west bank OF the river.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
Asks 5000 DAMAGES

Damages OF 5000 are sought from m.
Washington Terminal Company in n
suit filed In the District Supreme Court
today by Ira II. Stewart. The petitioner
alleges he received injuries while en-
ployed as a cook on an Atlantic Coast
Line diner In using the elevator at the
Union Station. His attorneys are w. A,
Coombe and Irving Williamson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
Great Balkan Offensive
By Teutons Rumored

ROME. Sept H.-A great Balkan Of
fensive by the Teutonic powers is being
planned at the conference now going on
81 the Kaiser's headquarters, according
to reports reaching here.
The tentative plans call for Germany
sending 200000 and Austria 100000 men
to the Balkans, II Is stated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
EVANSVILLE.

Judge Fillmore Beall. associate Judge
OF the Seventh judicial circuit OF Mary
land. has drawn names OF the grand
jury and the petit jurors for the first
and second week Of the October term
OF the circuit court for this county.
The only excuse for relief from jury
duty that will be considered by the
court Is sickness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
In Bankruptcy Court.

A petition In voluntary bankruptcy
was fled in the District Supreme
Court today by Sigmund Kaufman, a
merchant, at ll24 Seventh street north.
west. His assets are listed at s2.5l3 and
liabilities at E.232. The petition was
filed by Attorney Alexander Wolf.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
Somme Counter-Attack
Gains, Berlin Claims

BERLIN. Sept. 14.-German troops
Rained some ground in counter-at-
tacks on the Somme front last night,
Il was officially announced today.
British and French attacks between
Ginchy and the Somme were repulsed,
the enemy suffering heavily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
Contract to Fuller Co.

The George A. Fuller Company was
awarded the contract today for the con-
struction OF a terrace wall and ma
sorry approaches to the Lincoln Memo
rial The contract price was 5000 500
The specifications call for the use OF
Milford pink granite in the construc-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
Marshal Mackensen. are progressing
satisfactorily.

The British official press representa-
Nve at Salonih cabled early today that
IN an advance early this week have
been withdrawn after inflicting heavy
casualties on the Bulgars. The reason
gor the British retirement was not
given
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District OF Columbia and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS today; probably
showers tonight and tomorrow; cooler
tomorrow.
For Enthusiastically showers to-
night and tomorrow; lower temperature
tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14

Miss Jane Brewer, the young daugh
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry r. Brewer
IT,. who is Ill with typhoid fever, is i'm
proving.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14

DIR. Alden Anderson. field secretary OF
the Maryland Association for the Pre-
vention. OF Tuberculosis. will lecture In
Masonic Hall Monday evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14

The Neighborhood Club was enter
tanned yesterday at the home OF Mrs
Frank j. Robinson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
Subjects Are Related.

The fisheries row and the action Of
a Canadian government lobby are close
ly related 10 the general subject of'dis-
elimination against American trade by
the allies, led by England. The State
Department has no present intention OF
II will hold these In reserve pending
efforts at diplomatic adjustment.
Opinion differs whether they will ever
be used even II diplomacy fails. The
State Department and the Department
OF Commerce, as well as the Treasury.
are making Investigations to find out
more about the extent OF the discriml-
nation against American commerce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
HAS
NEW EVIDENCE ON
TRADE TAMPER|NG
Senator Says He Holds Mass Of
Information for Lobby Com
mittee.

Senator Chamberlain. author OF the
amendment to the revenue law for ex-
clusion OF halibut and salmon from
North Pacific regions. said today he
was getting many new evidences OF the
extent to which the British government
was discriminating against American
trade. He Is prepared TO lay before the
Lobby Committee OF the Senate. when 1t
sits In November. a mass Of interesting
Information.
Various reports are current rs to the
extent to which British government and
Canadian government representatives
went In bringing pressure on the State
Department and on members OF Con-
gress to eliminate the Chamberlain
Amendment from the revenue bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
Attitude Not Clear.

The exact attitude OF the State De-
partment on the matter finally. too. 10
something more or less in dispute. The
Lobby Committee may clear this up.
II Is said the British government
threatened to nullify the agreement OF
November IS. 1912. adopting rules and
methods OF Procedure I'm connection with
the North Atlantic coast fisheries arbi-
tration recommended In the award OF
September Z, 1910 This related to the
so-called Newfoundland fisheries dis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14
TEMPERATURES.
(U. 8. Bureau.
SUN AND MOON TABLES.

Sun rose......., 5:i7 Sun sets....... $40
Moon rises 1880 pm. Moon sets 1857 Am.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14

Light automobile lamps at $50 .. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-14

Mostly blue and black, a few gray.
In sizes up to 36 only. Bunched at
800 for choice, which is a nominal
price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-20
Not So Isolated.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: write 10 add word Of commenda-
ton TO the thousands which are being sent 10
you and spoken about the country for the
stand you have taken to further the possibll-
ity Of having Mr. Roosevelt serve US again as
President The will TO subordinate former
animosites TO the crying need of the present
hour and TO lay aside personal feeling for the
general good can spring from only generous
and noble natures. You stand in spl -ndid
ISOLATION. Il will be a comparatively easy
matter for others to trail in later and say
me too but it takes courage Of the best
sort to champion cause which has some ele-
ments in il OF unpopularity.
The present crisis and the years immedi-
ately following il demand that the greatest
citizen of the world and the greatest man
America has known since the days of Lincoln
should stand at the head of this government
in It's hour Of need. F. L. ASHBAUGH.
South Bethlehem. Penn. April Is, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-20
The Fall of Trebizond.
sacre.

The capture of Turkeys most notable
Black Sea port was achieved at much
earlier date than the most sanguine re-
ports from Russia had led US to expect
The "Staats-Zeitung" the day before the
fall of Trebizond had explained clearly
how Russia was "out of the war" and was
mot even pressing the Turks in the eau
Icasus." News even from more trustworthy
sources did not indicate that the collapse
of this important stronghold was immi-
nent. II was expected that resistance
would be more obstinate than at Erzerum,
which was defended by hopelessly made
quate army, large forces having been de-
tached TO worry the British in Persia and
Mesopotamia.
Russa's command Of the Black Sea sim
plifed the enterprise. Here was a good ex-
ample Of combined military and naval
work Large forces were landed in the
rear of the Turkish position on the road
TO Trebizond, and the battle of Kara Dere
a week ago was apparently decisive The
country was difficult and the reports from
Petrograd led us to believe that the Turks
had made excellent use of all the defensive
possibilities. Indeed, when the Russians
were twenty miles from Trebizond it was
reported that the Turkish opposition was
increasing. 1t was even limited that the
pursuit might for while be brought to a
standstill.
Trebi.Jnd is the first port taken by the
equipped harbor will be of inestmable ser
vice in future operations. and may even
lead eventually to the virtual elimination
of the Turkish forces in Mesopotamia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-20
A Hyphen Suspected.
iitor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: | feel that some answer should be
made 10 the letter in to-dsy's Tribune under
the caption The Bclligcrents Compare "
True. the bellgerents were compared that
is, Germany was compared with England to
the latter's disadvantage The letter is de-
scribed as a sober examination. but to my
mind it is more or less hystcrical arraign-
ment Of England and a defence OF Germany.
Possibly the writer is as English American
as he says he is, but his obvious bitterness
against England makes this difficult to be
lieve.
II is strange that so ardent an American
could give credence to the weird tales OF the
mistreatment of Filipino women by Ameri-
can soldiers. Possibly he found this infor-
nation in the same place he discovered that
American sailors shouted Let the devils
drown" What he probably had in mind ras
the now historic words of Admiral John ".
Philip. then commander OF the L. S 5.
Texas. The sailors were cheering not jecr-
ing for their victory, and not at the sight
Of the drowning Spaniards. Admiral Philip
said: Don't cheer boys; the poor devils are
dying" Will the gentleman contrast tina.
with the humane" Germans?
Though only boast three generations
in America, I am Just plain American and il
seems odd 20 me that man with ten gen
crstions behind him can still cling TO his
hyphen. ! am of direct Irish extraction, and
|, too, have listened AZ my mothers knee to
the stories Of the coming Of the soldiers and
the battering RAM" but. strange as II may
appear to such stanch Germans as Messrs
OLeary, Kelly, Hurley, etc, hold brief
for the Allies. Not that have any love for
England, but for the sake OF Catholic Bel
GUM and for France. the latter always the
friend OF ireland
! trust that you can find space for this.
if only TO show the american OF Marjorie
Sterrett's Belief" that his pose deceves no
one j. u. A.
Newark, y. J.. April :, 1916.