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The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
20 NORWEGIAN SHIPS SUNK.
Loss During September Estimated
at s3o,oo0,OOO.

London, Sept. 3O.-Twenty Norwegian
vessels valued at $5.2S2.50O were sunk by
mines or torpedoes during September, ac-
cording to a dispatch from Copenhagen.
The total value of Norwegian ships lost
since the outbreak OF the war is given
at HT,5o0 900. The cargoes are valued at
81, ,50o, 900.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
POLICE PROBE DEATHS
Three Sons of Postmistress I'm Ohio
Poisoned.

Lancaster, Ohio, Sept so-PoIice TODAY
are Investigating the mysterious poison
ing Of three sons Of Mrs. Mary Ciellapd
assistant postmistress here, one of whom
Is believed to be dying. The other two
are in a serious condition.
1t is claimed the boys drank milk con-
tanning bichloride of mercury. An arrest
is expected soon
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
SENATOR CLARKE ILL.
Arkansas SoIon Suffers from Apo
pleSy Stroke.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept Ex-senator
James P. Clarke is critically i'll tonight
and his family are very apprehensive.
Apoplexy and indigestion are his. all
ments
Senator Clarke was taken i'll Friday
and the cause OF his illness was then at
tributed to an attack Of indigestion He
rallied Friday night and this morning
but early tonight suffered sinking spell
Grave fears are entertained for his re-
oovery. The Senator is G. years of age.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
SWEEPS UP $4,000 GEM.
Hotel EmpIoye Finds Four-Carat
Diamond in Lobby.

New York, Sept. 3O-Sweeping the lobby
of the Hotel Majestic last evening John
Carter, Of 249 East FIfty-third street, saw
something shiny in front Of the desk and
picked it up. 1t was a ring, which he
turned over to John J. White, the clerk
on duty.
The setting was so large that White
thought 1t must be "phony" Showing It
to a jeweler who lives in the hotel. he
was told the octagonal diamond is Of four
carats and worth s, 500. At midnight the
gem, which is set in a woman's platinum
ring was still unclaimed.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
BIG MELON YIELD.

New jersey Farmer Gets $500 for
Product of Acre.
Georgetown, n. J.. Sept 30-Isaiah
Haines set new record for South Jer-
sey watermelon crops this season when
he cleared more than $500 from a single
acre Of the fruit. He applied science to
intensive methods Of cultivation and pick
ed and sold 1890 melons, in addition to
those used by his family and friends.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
WILSON'S FRIEND A SUICIDE.
Inventor Was College Mate of Presi-
dent at Princeton.

New York. Sept 3o.-Broken-hearted
because the government had rejected his
process for manufacturing wire-wound
guns, Norris N: johnson, friend and col
lege mate of President Wilson at Prince
ton, committed suicide today.
johnson, who was 70 years old, threw
himself from a window of his room at
80 Grammercy Park. He had been i'll.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
ECONOMIC PACT SIGNED,

Iermany and swftzerland Complete
Convention.
Berlin (via Sayville), Sept 30.-Germanv
and switzerland have signed an important
patches from Zurich.
Federal Councillor Hoffman is quoted
as having informed the Swiss national
council that the result of the agreement
Is satisfactory for Switzerland. since that
country is to obtain necessary materials
for the maintenance of industry
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
CABLE SAYS "REICHDAG
FAVORS DANISH SALE

CBy the International News ServIce.)
London, Sept. 3O.-Both the upper and
lower houses of the Reichdag have
unanimously voted in favor of the sale
of the Danish West 4ndies to the United
States, says an Exchange Telegra ph dis
patch from Copenhagen.
The political crisis that was threatened
by the controversy has been averted. the
dispatch adds
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
GOVERNOR HURT IN CRASH,
Ohio Executive and Family Hurt
While Motoring,

Delaware, Ohio, Sept 3o.-Governor
Frank B. Willis. his wife and their only
daughter were injured in an automobile
accident here today. Mrs. Willis is in
hospital with five cuts on her head
The governor suffered badly sprained
wrist, which may be fractured, and a cut
In his side. The daughter was NOT seri-
ously hurt. The accident occurred when
an automobile truck crashed into the taxi
in which the governor and his family
were riding.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01

sI.o0 TO HHrPers Ferry, SI.z5 NiRcke.-
ter and return. Baltimore aud ohio
from Union station, G:QQ a. m. SUNDAY.
October sI-Ady, :,
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sunday Outing to Luray and Return,
$500. Baltimore and Ohio, Sis a. M,
Sunday, Oct. s. Returning same day
ADJ -
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Quickest Service to BaItIuor.

Every Hour on the Hour. Baltimore
and Ohio. $l.l5. round trip. Saturdays
and Sundays, s1.50.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
S120 Pearls in OYSTERS

Shenandoah, Pa. Sept. so. F.
SCHNEIDER found two pearls while eat
ing oysters in a restaurant here, A
local jeweler put their value at $50 each.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01

Interstate Fair, i.yuehbHrg, Va,
Southern Railway. Ask agents.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
Telegraph Tips

Ontario, Cal, Sept. 3o-Scores of
searchers today renewed a hunt for J.
F1tz Helm, New York artist and chess
player, who has been missing two days
and is believed to have met with an acci-
dent while on a mountain jaunt
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01

THE Washington Herald is a
/ welcome early morning
guest in almost every
worthwhile home in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01

London, Sept. So,-The entire air corps
OF the Greek army, with its twenty Off
GERS, has deserted to the revolutionists,
according to a General News dispatch
from Athens today.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
cabinet SEES ITSELF
in MOTION PICTURES
President Wilson, Vice President Mar.
shall and Campaign Committee
Shown on Screen.

Members of the Presidents Cabinet
saw themselves as motion picture actors
yesterday afternoon at keith's Theater.
where a private exhibition was given
of the first film issued by the Motion
Picture Forum of which c. r. McCauley.
the distinguished cartoonist, is the head.
President Wilson. Vice President Mar
shall and the Cabinet officers, together
with Chairman Vance Mccormick and
the other officers of the Democratic ma
tional committee were the principal fig
ures in the film.
A regular program had been prepared
by Mr.. Macauley for his guests. The
first was a film cartoon comedy. Then
came a picture Of former President Will
lam Howard TAFT telling Mark Twain s
famous dog story.
The exhibition concluded with a show
ing of the portrait bust Of President Will
son which was recently made by Joe
Davidson, the sculptor. with pictures of
Mr.. Davidson and his studio.
Mr. Macauley was in personal charge
of the exhibition. His special guests
were Secretary Of State Lansing, Secre-
tary of the Treasury McAdoo. Secretary
OF the Navy Daniels, Postmaster Genera
Burleson and many officers OF the vart-
Gus government bureaus, the army and
navy and members Of the House an6
Senate and the Democratic national com
mittee who were IN the city.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
PLANS TWO MORE
JUDGES FOR D. c.
Favorable Report on Bill tc
Increase Supreme Court
of District.

The carlin bill, providing two ad-
ditional justices for the Supreme Court
of the District was favorably reported
by the House Judiciary Committee
yesterday.
The court is over a year behind in
some of the dockets and the increase
OF the judiciary VIZ recommended by
Chief Justice Covington.
Representative Rainey could not get
action by the Ways and Means Commit
tee on his bill designed to abolish the
duties on mixed flour. The Illinois
Representative claims the passage of
this bill would operate to increase the
size of the scent loaf of bread and
prevent an increase in price. The bill
may be considered later in committee,
as motion to defer action until the
next Congress failed of passage.
The Webb bill designed to promote
the export trade of the United States
by permitting American exporters to
form associations and combinations to
promote their foreign business was
favorably reported by the judiciary
Committee. 1t is expressly provided
that its terms apply only to foreign
business.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
OLD Coins MARK
PHILAIELIC SALE
Auction Takes Place of Trip
to Congressional
Library.

Instead Of visit to the Congressional
Library, as originally scheduled, the men,
bers of the Southern Philatelic Associa-
ton last night held an official auction
of old stamps and coins and other rari-
ties connected with their business. The
auction was held in the oak room Of the
Raleigh Hotel, which is the convention
headquarters.
The evenings business was under the
direction of w. F. Gregory, of New York
Many old coins and old and odd stamps
were sold. ranging from IS to more than
$50 each in value.
The convention opened yesterday morn
ing with election of officers. The follow
ing were selected for the ensuing year:
President, C. W. Kissenger: vice presi-
dent, William Lycett: secretary, c. v.
Webb; treasurer, z. L Fisher; interna-
of trustees, c. w. Arp. o. G. Beardslee
c. S. Lewis; sales manager, ]. E. Guest;
auction manager, NJ. Gilman; exchange
manager. z. F. Wallis: purchase mana
ger P. NJ. Lawrence: counterfeit detect
or. J. B. Leavy and librarian, W. r.
Ricketts,.
Following the election the delegates
listened to an address by Director Ralph,
of the Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing. Albert E. Gorham. president of the
Washington branch of the association,
delivered the address of welcome.
Tomorrow the convention will resume
in earnest. The morning session will be
taken UP with speeches by various on
GERS and government officials. In the
afternoon there will be a reception in the
White House. And in the evening they
will hold the annual banquet of the asso-
citation at their headquarters.
Although known a g rhe Soufherp phUa-
telic Association the organization is really
a national one. There are delegates here
from all parts of the country. Many
women are also in attendance.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
SOUTHWICK PLEADS NOT
GUILTY OF FAKE "ADS"
Attorney Asks Court for Continuance
of Case, Pleading Illness of
Chief Counsel.

Henry G. Southwick entered Police
Court yesterday morning with his attor-
ney. H. K. Acker. and pleaded not guilty
to the charge Of fake advertising.
Judge Mullowny was asked by counsel
for Southwick to continue the case until
September II. stating that chief counsel
for Soutwick, Frank Smith is Ill Judge
Mullowny decreed that II Attorney Acker
could produce a physician's certificate
to that effect that he would grant the
continuance. Attorney Acker was CIV
en- a week IN which to get the certir-
cate.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
CHARGES PRESENCE OF
water power LOBBY
Resolution to Investigate Rumors That
Special Interests Are Working to
Pass Shields Bill.

Representative Smith. Of Minnesota
asked for an Investigation by a House
committee Of intimated charges that
an insidious lobby was working at the
Capitol in the interest of the Shields
and Myers water power bills, in a reso-
luton introduced yesterday.
The resolution says that the water
power bills would give away valuable
natural rights which the United States
possesses and declares that Il is COM
mon talk that a powerful lobby is
working to effect their final passage
The commission to investigate the
charges would be composed OF Eve
members and would be authorized TO
hold hearings, subpoena witnesses and
report to Congress not later than Jan
uary. 1917.
The Shields BILL has already passed
both houses Of Congress and is in con-
ference with a report scheduled for
the next session.
a new type Of furnace equipment for
ships completely does away with smoke
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
THE REASON YOU
NEED Mr.

One Mr. Tablet will prove the differ
ence between Natures Remedy QSR
Tablets and pills oils and lsxztives
Mr. does nore-it acts mildly and pleas
antly on the digestive and eliminstive
orsaas-the stomach, liver. kidneys and
bowels Take one Mr. tonight - you'll
feel better In the morning. Get a sc
box Sold at Peoples Drug Stores, 7th
& K sts-. 7th & E SITS. 9ooo l4th St. and
7th & N sts. All n. w.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
$4,000 WILL PRoBATED.
Bequests of Mrs. Ella Merchant
Announced. f.

In the will of Mrs Ella Merchant
made out February 2, 1916, which was IN
ed for probate yesterday. her brother
Henry W. Robinson, receives $4,000
which he is instructed TO hold IN trust
until his death and then give TO his soma
Katherine McCluny and Louise s, Sher-
wood. nieces. receive 5000 each for the
estate. Kate Merchant and Prank L Mer-
chant sister-in-law and brother-in-law.
Jointly receive $1,000
Ten thousand dollars are also left TO
Mary B. Mullet, which she is to hold IN
trust for two nephews. Julia N. Robin
son and her children receive the rest of
the estate Mrs. Robinson 10 named as
executrtx.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
Solons Will Speak at Festival

The committee in charge of the second
carnival and tournament of the congrega-
ton of Esther Memorial Church has OBJ
tanned the services of Senator ]. Walter
Smith, of Maryland and Representative
C. c. Carlin, of Virginia. as speakers for
the exercises which will be held in VIII
son Park. Anacostia, on the afternoon
snd svenins e8 AuSnst =
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than for any other purpose, and that this
use promises to be one OF the most i'm
portant to which they can be put
Fresno, Calf. has been granted a per-
NIT for the use OF fifteen-acre camp
on the shores OF Huntington Lake, in
the Sierra National Forest. A camp for
outings during summer months will be
provided at low cost for L. 900 school chill
dren and their parents.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
Miss Weldon Improving.

Physicians in charge Of Miss Virginia
Weldon, Of Occoqusn. Va, who was sew
erely injured Sunday. when her hair
caught IN the driving shaft OF the pro-
peller Of Frederick Woodyard's motor
boat near Occoquan, say that she has
&improved somewhat Her scalp was
torn of during the accident.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
British Prisoners Must Toll

London. Aug. 15.-Large numbers of
British prisoners OF war in Germany
have been sent into that part Of Rus
sia held by Germany to do nenial la
Dor. Lord Robert Cecil stated in COM
mons today.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
MANY USE NATIONAL
FOREST FAIRGROUNDS
Open S:l5 a. m.

Increasing use Of the national forests
for municipal camp sites and summer
school locations is reported by the Forest
Service. Permits have already been is
sued to several cities and educational in
stituttons and other applications are ex-
pected- Of1cials say that far more peo-
pie use the forests for public Fairgrounds
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
YARD WAGES INCREASE.
More Men Employed Than Ever
Before,

Secretary OF the Navy Daniels yester-
day stated that the navy yards OF the
country employ more men now than ever
before in the entire history OF the United
States.
In July, 1915, there were a,ss3 men en-
ployed in the different yards. In June,
1913, there were only 16,sss men. The
total daily pay roll OF these employees in
1913 was s4So27.a5 as against s73.os1l2 of
July 1. 1915. Secretary Daniels also points
out that the wages have been material
ly increased
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
REscuEs CRUISER SWEETHEART
Saved From Flames By Navigation
Motor Tarragon.

The Bureau of Navigation has received
report telling OF the rescue Of the
speed cruiser Sweetheart by the navtga-
tion motor vessel Tarragon in Jamaca
Bay on the evening Of August 8.
The Sweetheart was nrst noticed to
be on FIRE and In distress when the
Tarragon was about quarter OF mile
distant, the tender being absent on other
duty. fire fighting apparatus was put
aboard a row boat and towed by q
passing motor boat to the distressed
vessel.
The Sweetheart is owned by Mr.. ]. J.
Hanson, of New York. vice commander
of the Jamaca Bay Yacht Club.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
Hebrews Plan Straw Ride

The Perpetual Hebrew Association is
planning straw ride to Baltimore. The
matter was considered at a meeting held
at 113l Tenth street northwest
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16

OIL Of cedar is one of the anti-mos-
quito drugs.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16

Lieut. William J. Bacon, Of Company
G. has a shirt that has detachable
sleeves. At the elbow the sleeves are at
tached by buttons. and IN very hot
weather the lower half of the sleeves
are worn hanging on his tent
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16

a new type Of furnace equipment for
ships completely does away with smoke.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16
Notes of Camp OrdWay
By WATSON DAVIS

Mrs. G. J. Allen and Mary Elizabeth
Allen, years old. will meet Sergt G.
J. Allen, OF the reginental Sanitary
Troops. at Bisbee when the regiment
gets there. Mary Elizabeth says that
she certainly is glad that "daddy' is
going to let her go to the border with
him, even though she won't be able to
ride on the same train with him.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16

The chilly nights at the camp have
made the sentrtes look Ike the out
posts of an Indian encampment. The
sentrtes have wrapped themselves in
olive-drab army blankets and have
walked post without shivering.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16

Private Melvin Childs, Of Battery A
has been limping around the camp or
crutches. The other day while on q
horseback ride, his steed shied at a
piece Of paper IN the road, and in the
mix-up he was kicked in the right leg by
the horse that his companion was nd
ing. Childs is not badly injured. and
will soon recover.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-16

Private H. L. Smith, of Battery A,
was not continually wtnking at his COM
rades. as many thought. the other day.
He was stung just under the eye by a
bee, while he was trying to wrest a
big, ripe plum from the bee, and the
bee didn't approve Of 1t.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28
WONDERING ABOUT COBB.

The Democrats are much concern ed as to whether or not Territorial Counsel Cobb is or is not candi- date for the position of Attorney General on the Wickersham or on an independent ticket. Cobb has so far given no sign and Juneau demo- crats have denied pointedly that he is thinking of getting in the running MT. Cobb is at present in Seward on official business connected with his position as territorial counsel to, which he was appointed by Gov ernor Strong. Governor Strong has heard nothing of his being a candi- date.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28
APPOINT COMNaTTEES.

The Democratic club met last night and completed their final committee arrangements for the cam oaign. Under the chairmanship of Senator M'Gann they appointed reception committee to meet MT. Sulzer, their candidate for delegate when he arrived on the Meteor this morning. About thirty-five men are mentioned in the committee. The democrats also named com mittees for all the outlying pre- cincts from Marshal to Kiana and expect to do considerable rustling for their candidates.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28

LONDON, July 27.-The Germans are being gradually forced back along the Somme and their retire ment is now taking in some sections as far as which the Allied troops did not advance.
 The Allies are now preparing for a great counter offensive which is being prepared for behind their lines. It is reported today that German i, troops have been concen- trated behind the first lines and that enormous supplies of artillery munitions have also been piled up.
 In addition, reports indicate thai the very best regiments are being brought together for the purpose of springing back the lines which the Allies have gained and to drive their own lines beyond the original allied positions.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28

WASHINGTON, D. G., July 27.- The Senate today was urged to pay dependent families of guardsmen fifty dollars month while the men are on duty on the border. An ap- propriation to two million dollars for this purpose was offered as an amendment to the Army bill today and will probably be accepted.
 The secret service men of the ad- ministration will assist the authori- ties of San Francisco in trying to
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28
GREAT BRONX STRIKE
 INVOLVE THE METROPOLIS

NEW YORK, July 27.-The small and what was regarded as a not very serious strike of surface car men in the Bronx now threatens to become the greatest in the history of the country. It is reported to be the intention of the carmen to spread the strike to all lines sur face and subway in the metropol- itan traction system, almost an in- conceivable condition.
 One hundred members of the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28
KAISER LEAVES FOR EAST FRONT
Deadly Battle For The
 Crossing Of Streams

PETROGRAD, July 27.-The Ger mans launched an, attack upon the Russian lines south of Lake Volt chino. The assault was conducted in the nature of surprise attack, began before daylight and was un- heralded by any artillery prelude.
 The Germans reached the Rus sians where fierce hand to hand battling took place wherein the Germans were repulsed after severe losses had been inflicted.
 The fighting in the region of the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28
SENATE URGED TO PAY
 DEPENDENTS OF MILITIA

unearth the authors of the bomb outrage upon the preparedness pa rade last Saturday.
 The State Department is now con sidering the British reply relative to mail seizures. Reports show that these continue and the government is making ready to take drastic steps to end this condition.
 The fate of the shipping bill is in doubt. It may not be attended to this session owing to the rush of
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28

business.
 Politics is growing warmer in this capital, with every man doing the best he can.
 It is now quite clear that the re- publicans intend to make the tariff an issue as wholly vital to ths country upon the conclusion Of peace. It is announced that all contracts recently signed with the Allies permit their cancellation after September if the Allies so desire.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28

various executive boards of the amalgamated associations are now in session. It is reported to be an almost foregone conclusion that the men will walk out.
 Many persons were hurt when a riot followed an attack upon a car in the Bronx. The company made an effort to operate the car with strikebreakers but had finally to abandon the attempt.
 Six hundred police are being hell in reserve in the three Bronx dis
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28
DRAWING PROCEEDS FOR : COL WILLIE RESERVE LANDS

were drawn and the claims will be awarded by preference to those in they comply with the government regulations and appear to take up their rights as required by the terms of the drawing. n
 Efforts have been made to secure transfer from Lennon, but this will not be permitted.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28

PETROGRAD, July 27.-General Sakkharoff has completely defeated the combined Austro-German forces holding him back from the advance upon Lemberg and the Russian com mander's, army is now steadily ad- vancing in the Galicia sections.
 He has wide battle front of forty miles and is acting in con junction and cooperation with the Brussiloff. movements. an
 Sakkharoff took ten thousand
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28

tricts and more trouble is admittedly feared. The companies have also cn hand a number of bad men who have been recruited for the pur- pose C: helping to break the strike.
 Intermittent clashes occurred during the day as the company made repeatedly intellectual efforts to operate their cars.
 The prospect of the strike in- volving the city is very positive and probable.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-28

River Slonekva and the Boldurodka river is becoming a deadly battling for the possession of the crossings over these streams. The Germans with considerable Austrian levies are offering desperate resistance. The Russians on the other hand are also bringing up additional men while, their artillery fire upon the Teuton positions never slackens.
 PETROGRAD, July 27.-The re- tirement of the Turks before the