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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13

NEW YORK. Jan. I3.--Mexican Pc
troleum and Mexican Smelling were
down. the former a full point. because
OF Mexican developments. when the
stock exchange opened today. Industrial
specialties and railroads were generally
higher.
Crucible Steel was up at IS, and
General Electric gained ~ to l721s. Re
public Steel gained a point to 81. In
sDlration made new record price AT
4'A. New Haven opened e up at 7G5i.
Strength In Crucible Steel, on favor
aoIe reports regarding its business. fea
tured the morning trading. CriicibIe
made high of 69h, but had settled
back to 5siz at noon.
New York Central and ST. Paul wora
sstrong. the former moving up to ill.,
steel was steady at S5% Industrial AZ
conoi preferred sold up 3 pointa 10 10
'Tgtnlshem sold at $40. up points.
iraolhg was very light around noon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
REDFIELD DEFENDS
COMMERCE FIGURES
Secretary Declares Export Rec
ords Are As Complete As It
Is Possible to Obtain.

Secretary OF Commerce Redfeld. after
reading the statement from the Cham
Der Of Commerce of the United States
TO the general snect that statistics Of
our foreign commerce are worthless,
an6 scoring the methods Of their com
pilation, said that the statements were
largely true. but that they were little
behind the times. New regulations have
been published. ;he Secretary said, to
provide greater accuracy in these fg-
ures. These were issued jointly by the
Treasury and Commerce Department,
and It is believed that they will largely
rectify the matter complained of, THE
Department OF. Commerce" he said
does not gather these statistics. They
are given to us by the Treasury De-
partment, and are complied for publi-
cation by us. The import figures are
at present as near correct as 1t Is
possible under the present laws to get
them, and are generally accurate. New
regulations provide that shippers must
declare exports, and that the manifest
of every vessel sailing must be COM
plete before that vessel Is given clear
ance papers. rhe new regulations Will
be effective February l. the effective
date having been postponed from Janu-
AIRY ], to give shippers and steamship
men more time to aCquaint themselves
with the requirements.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
CALLS REVENUE PLAN
OF WILSON UNFAIR
Senator Sherman Declares
Presidents Program For
Taxes Is Sectional.

President Wilson'S whole revenue plan
today was sharply attacked in a formal
speech by Senator Sherman of Illoniis
as sectional. unfair, and unnecessary.
He charged the plan was sectional be-
cause 1t laid a tax on the iron and steel
industries of the north, without impos-
ing burden on the cotton of the
South; unfair. because it proposed taxes
on gas engines necessary in agriculture
ana Industry, and because It proposed a
levy on incomes as low as 81 500: and
unnecessary because by economy and
the defeat of such measures as the
shipping bill, the need for more money
his own plan OF revenue included. he
sale, a higher tariff, sleeper super-tax
on incomes over 10000 and an inheri-
lance tax. But for the Democratic free
trade legislation, which would have
ruined American industry save for the
war, he said, emergency revenue legis-
latlon would not be necessary,
The proposed tax on 81 800 incomes he
denounced as a levy on the mechanic,
the small-salaried man and the locomo-
tive engineer: and the gas-engine tax
as a blow at the farmer and small
business. The whole plan, he said, was
one which might have been designed to
tax the industrial North and exempt
the agricultural South. He read numer-
Gus tabulations into the record to this
effect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
JANE adams ASKS
SUPPORT OF WILSON

Jane Adams. president OF the wom-
ans Peace party, today urged Presi-
dent Wilson to support legislation which
the party Is presenting to Congress. in
tended to bring about a lasting peace.
Miss Adams said that her visit today
was a continuance of the long confer
ence she had with the President upon
her return from Europe last year. She
reported no recent indication that any
of the belligerents will soon propose
peace.
Miss Adams also appeared before the
House Committee on Military Affairs.
and told them that she could no longer
follow Colonel Roosevelt because OF his
preparedness stand. She was one OF
the founders of the Progressive party.
She Endorsed President Wilson's policy
in Mexico, but opposed his prepared
ness plan. Colonel RooseVeltshe said
lis willing to fight at the drop Of the
hat and far be II from me to defend
him."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Declares Departments
Exports Records Are
Entirely Worthless

Bra nding as worthless the statistics
prepared by the United States Govern
ment on the nations foreign commerce
and scoring the methods by which they
are prepared, a special committee of the
Chamber of Commerce OF the United
States, which has investigated the sub
ject, Is prepared to present d report to
the annual meeting of the national
chamber. which convenes in this city.
February s.
Chairman A. W. Douglas, OF St. Louis,
says the figures as published until lately
in the reports of the Department OF
Commerce have been in many respects
so inaccurate as to make 1t impossible
for experts to render an approximate
estimate of the percentage of error, ex-
cept to say that it Is exceedingly great.
The statistics OF this country are
characterized as the least accurate OF
statistics relating to foreign commerce.
In substantiation of this charge, the re-
port cites from the report of the Bureau
of Foreign and Domestic Commerce for
the fiscal year preceding the war, in
which the methods pursued by customs
house officials are referred to as obso-
lete.
Among the remedies recommended are
the establishment OF lighter penalties
which will make regulations easier ia
enforce; more statistical clerks, and a
more direct method of filing invoices
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
TOday'S Sales.
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Washington Railway As. S2,OOodSOTs.
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone SIS
81 .OOOd 1914.
Potomac Electric Consolidated SIS
81 .0OOd99h.
Graphaphone first. SIS, I5oOds9 $1,000
80. $l.OOO6p99. Sl.OOOq99.
Capital Traction. l0d sSik.
Washington Railway preferred. 2OGs3
25dS3. 25aS3.
Washington Gas Light 56T0iR. 4d75ls.
Lanston Monotype, l0d73h, 2od73h.
Federal National Bank. 1Odl3S.
Firemen's Insurance Company. 20Gls
20dlg. 20119. COATS
After call-WashinEton Railway Of.
6dSSis.
Rigs Realty dong SIS S5OOdlOl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
w. r. c. to Receive
National President

Mrs. Carrie A. Bahrenburg. national
president of the Woman's Relief Corps.
will be guest Of honor at a reception at
the Raleigh on Friday night
Mrs. Marie Palmer Dorsey will be as
sisted in received by Col. John McElroy,
and members of her department stan,
past national officers OF the department,
and past department presidents.
Members of the Grand Army woman's
Relief Corps, Sons of VeteraOs, Daugh-
tiers OF Veterans, Auxiliary to the Sons
Of Veterans, and other patriotic organ
izations, will attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Lansing Says Mexican
Massacre Is No Parallel
To Crime of LuSitania

At tie White House and State De.
partment resentment was shown today
at references to the Mexican massacre
as parallel to the l.dsitania and OTHER
submarine tragedies.
Secretary of State Lansing defined the
difference between LIss Of lif. in sub
such as that in Mexico. He said
The high seas are common territory
to every nation. Territory Iself Is al.
wavS under the sovereignty o. a ma.
ton. On the high seas noncomhatants
whether neutral or belIiyerent, have
the right to pass Ia and fro without
mo.estation. In territory they have the
right to pass to and fro with tho con.
sent Of the authorities. II II is I'm.
certain who tho authorities are the
nonconbatant runs the danger az losing
his liberty or his life"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
TOYS WITH
ELECTRIC CURRENTS
Electrical" Challenges Experts to
Find Them Too Hot
for Her.

Claiming to be absolutely immune
from the shock of an electric current.
Electrical" playing leading role in a
unique electrical performance at the
bl1ou Theater this week. has issued
Challenge to electricians of the citI.
to expose fraud of any kind >'
Electrical" is said to he tho ori,.
living person who ever has withstood
the terrific voltage of the Sing Sing
chalr' this feat being accomplished,
trial in New York
The demonstration of the handling
OF currents will be made THIS even
ing with the assistance of a commit
the stunt" from the stage.
Many local electricians are expected
10 turn out to pick up the gauntlet
which the Lady Wonder" has thrown
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Colonel DOrSt Buried
In Arlington Cemetery

The body of Col. Joseph H. Dorst, U.
S. A., was inferred in Arlington Gene
terry today with simple military honors
and the sounding of taps.
The body, accompanied by relatives,
arrived at Union Station from Warren
ton. Va, at 1890 this morning. and was
given a military escort to Arlington.
Full military honors were omitted at
the request Of the family
The honorary bearers were Col. Alex
ander Rogers, Col Wilbur E. Wilder,
Col. III. p. kingsbury, Capt. Alexander
M. Patch. Col. Chauncey Baker, oscar
T. Crosby, and Lieut. Robert E. L.
Niche.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Husband Had Mind
For Smallest Detail

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 13.-The di-
vorce complaint of MS3. Alice Stout.
granted an interlocuto"y decree. would
indicate that her former spouse, Charles
stout, hau a mind for detail. lie did
not overlook the small things or IRE
She alleges that he deserted her In
May, 1912, after they had been mar
ried three FEARS. Before leaving, how
ever, he wrote a note reminding ner
there was still s. to be paid on the en-
cNclopedia which they were buying on
installments. Don't forget that there is
some more to be paid on the 1911 year
book" he also admonished. plea Sc
be kind to the cat and feed him regu-
larly."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
LIEN FILED UNDER
INCOME TAX LAW

A notice OF tar lien against William
A. MearnA for non-payment OF income
tar for the year 1918, was today filed
with John r. Young. clerk of the Dis
trict Supreme Court, by johnson w.
Miles. collector Of the United States In
ternal Revenue District of Maryland,
which includes the District of Column
bia- Mr.. Young recorded the notice on
the dockets Of judgments of the court.
The tax alleged not to have been
paid was S4s.99, to which has been
added q penalty. OF per cent and in =
tsrsst amounting to il1. making the
total lien $60.9S.
The notice is said to be the FIRST re-
ceived in this District under the law
OF March 4. 1915, making delinquent
taxes hereunder a lien on real estate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Wholesale Produce Market

EGGs-Nesrby. fresh. SOc per doz South
ern, sc per doE.
CHEEsE-New York. new. ISc per h.; nat.
lS1l9c per ID.
BUTTER-Elgin print, Soc per h.. tub
sac per h.; process, &c per ID
LIVE POuLTRY-lIens. l6c per H. roost-
ers, lie per lb.; live turkeys. 2Sd2Sc Der
h.: spring chickens, lSd20c per ID.
LIVE STOCk-Veal calves, BEST l2c
per lb.; heavy. 9Aal0lAc per H.. fat sheep,
4l1Q5c per ID: sprns lambs 9IRHlOc rer IL.
KkEY, PRICE & co.
ETARLES-fQuotations furnished by
Taylor WsdeI-Potatoes. $500 per barrel.
onions. S.75 per bu.: $500 per cack. cabbage
81. " per barrel: beetS $500 per 100 punches.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Bonds.
Butch" and Statue Amuse.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. Jan. ID
Butch" McDevitt, Wilkesbarre million
aire-for-a-day, and his statue are max
ing a big hit during their stay here,
while Butch" is seeking to find a suit
able bride They have been booked for
the balance of the week as chief mourn
ers at political meetings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
BeloW-Zero Weather
Spreads Over Country

CHICAGO, Jan. 10. - Below-Eero
weather holds half the United States
in it's grip today. From the Rockies
TO the Great Lakes and beyond, weather
bureaus report the lowest January tenn
peratures In years.
Downtown thermometers in Chicago
lowered Just below zero mark at a. m.
and the mercury was still descending.
Delayed traffic and interrupted wire
communication were general throughout
- Middle West.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Youth Is Exonerated
Of Manslaughter Charge

John Hunt seventeen years old, who
was indicted for causing the death of a
colored child MAY last, by striking her
with an automobile which he was opera-
ting, was today acquitted by a iuiy I'm
Criminal Court No of a charge of
manslaughter. Hunt denied reckless
driving. He was represented bv Attor-
news c. W. Clagett and j. II. Bilbrey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Will in One Paragraph,

In will dated July rs, 1915, the pro-
visions of which are embraced in a
single paragraph, which was filed to-
day in the District Supreme Court,
William s. Deardoff bequeths his entIre
estate to his son. Edward T.. Deardou,
and appoints him executor without
bond.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Realty Transfers

1895 II street northeast-John VsraneEe At ux
10 Henry and Jennie Futrovsky, part lois
y ana % square 1903. $40 Cstamps S35O).
1903 meridian place northwest-C;eoTRe C.
Sertnan ct uX TO Don G.. and Elva n
Fithian, lot 507 81 (stamps SD
twenty seventh street and Viruinia avoru.
northwest-John Qualls ct ux. 10 Carrie M,
bennett and William p. Halves executors
lot %, square g. $40 9
F9urteen-and-half street northeast be,ueen
ana streetH-James r. Ellerson et nv
70 Willlam 9. Messink, lot a. suuare IO,i
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13

ThSQunInO That Does Not Affect the Head
Because of its tonic and laxative eff
feet LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
can be taken by anyone without
causing nervousness nor ringing in
head. There is only one "Bromo
Quinine." f. w. GROVES sigma
ture on box. 25e.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
WOULD GIVE WILSON
RIGHT TO USE ARMY
CONTINUED from First PageO

CONTINUED from First Page)
circumstances would they participate in
armed Intervention or any interference
with the internal affairs OF Mexico.
These diplomats even recalled that at
the time newspapers in Brazil and Chile
strongly protested against such pos
sibility.
At the White House today President
Wilson reiterated the blame fastened
yesterday by Secretary Lansing on the
victims of the San Isabel massacre.
Senator Sheppard, who called and com
mented on the dangerous aspects OF
the present situation and expressed
confidence that the Government would
take vigorous action" WAS reminded
by the President, the Senator said, that
the Victims had been specifically warn
ed to stay out Of Mexico.
Senator Sheppard viii send TO the ne
received today from DR.. G. c. Young,
OF lei Paso. declaring that the slaugh-
tered Americans were urgently m
vited" by General Obregon. Carranza s
commander in Chihuahua, to return to
their properties, the commander stating
that they would not be molested
senators and House members who
have been eager for Intervention Tor
years perceive that this Is the proper
psychological moment to renew their
demands and to gain the backing OF
more or less public sentiment In the
country.
1t has looked for weeks. in view OF
the recognition of the Carranza gov
eminent, and the dissipation OF the
Villa forces, as II the opponents OF the
administration Mexican policy would
be able to make little Roadway in Con-
gress this session. But the Chihuahua
massacre has changed the whole situa-
ton in a twinkling To an extent, II
has put the Administration on the de-
fensiVe
Though the men close to the Presi-
dent predict that the present upheaval
will pass and the country will look on
with patience while the CaTranza gov
eminent is being tried out, 1t would be
idle to say they are not worried over
developments.
Congress Would Be Problem.
They perceive that II the Chihuahua
murders are followed by other bandit
or guerrilla outbreaks in which Amer
leans are victims it will be difficult to
restrain Congress frcn action.
Congress Will not act according to
present indications. In consequence OF
the shooting dowr of Amer lean mining
men. The anger will expend itself in
debate
II is well recognized that more or less
big politics is mixed up in the situation.
The assaults on the President for a
weak and un-Amtrican foreign policy
which his political opponents are MAX
ing have been. as these opponents per-
ceire, made more opportune. Ihty are
not going to omit use OF auch an OPP
pcrtUnity.
The State Department ill Send 20 tre
Senate in response to the Fall rtsoIu-
ton mass oil data on Mexico. This
VIII 30 TO the Eorci2n Relations Com
mittee. 1t will afford opportunity for
more attacks on the Administration
Mexican rulicy bv Senators. Another
phase of the situation ~ that the oD-
position to confirmation Of Ambassador
Fletcher appointed Cor the Mexico
City post. will be intensified.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
BERLIN DENIES
KAISER'S ILLNESS
Authorized lent Asserts
He Is Comforting Daily With
General Sl~..

BERLIN Cvia Amsterdam, Jan. 10.
The United Press is officially author
ICED TO deny rum1rs circulated in for
eign countries that the Kaiser is seri-
ously III.
The Emperor's illness has at no time
been serious, 1t is stated. 1t was neccs-
sary for him to remain in his rooms in
the palace for only 2 few days.
He is now improved to such an extent
that he is holding daily military con-
ferences with members of the general
STAFF.
The above exclusive statement. Oh
ia ined by the Berlin correspondent of
the United Press. IS the first author
lied statement from Berlin regarding
the Kaiser's condition since the first
brief bulletin, several weeks ago. stating
that the Kaiser was suffering from
Cellular Inflammation" and would be
unable to visit the western front.
1t is the first dispatch dealing with
the Kaisers Illness to be passed by the
German censor.
Other news reports regarding the
Kaiser, said to be based on advices from
Berlin, describe the German rulers con-
dition as serious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
New York Stocks.

All transactions IN stocks are On the tAsia
81 dollars and fractions thereof
Quotations furnished by w p. Hibba =
Co.., Members OF New York Stock Exchange
Hibbg Buiiding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
NAVY.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSEI c

Arrived-Chattanooga at MazatIan:
Nereus at Mare Island; Stewart al
Cuaymas, Wilmington at HongkonE.
DepaTted-Cyclop from Guantansnno.
kearsarge from New Orleans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
FRANK P. MILBURN.

Wade H. Cooper was reelected presl-
dent Of the Union Savings Bank at the
annual election this morning The other
OFFICERS elected are A G. Chaplain and
Frank p. Milburn, the architect, vice
president: G. ID. Radcliffe. assistant
cahier, and r. B. II. Lyon, counsel |.
Election of a cashier was postponed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
Army and Navy
ARMY.

ARMY.
Col Jefferson r. Kean. Medical Corps
10 thts city for temporary duty.
NAVY.
Lieut. ]. j. McCracken. IN Jvdro-
graphic office. Norfolk. Va: Lieut.. JTrev
Conway. to Duncan: p. A. Surg. n. r
Mclean. to marine expeditionary force
Haiti.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
POTOMAC SAVINGS
BANK
bANN,

OF GEORGETOWN, d. c.,
Washington, in the District OF Columbia,
the close Of business, December 81, 1915.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-01-13


RESOURCES.
l. Loans and discounts ............ $57S 30 IS
> Overdrafts. secured and unse-
cured ......................... u So
ing premium on same, ......... 53.sIs 81
5. Stocks. including premium on
same Csee schSduieJ ;........... 1000 90
g. Banking house furnilure and
fixtures ......,..........;..:... Sl.22a 80
Schedulei .,....:....,..........,.. 1909 O5
s. Due from national
banks ................ S67, %
Due from banks other
than national ...... 77sS
10. Checks and other
cash Items .......... II 90
Fractional currency,
niCkels and cents. 4I97o
IL. Lawful money reserve
In bank:
Total coin and certih-
cafes '.ss.'.-..,''.'s $3.50 90
----- $3.50 IS
Total ,....................... So, Ja8 &c
LIABILITIES.
]. Capital stock paid in ...-........ 800, 700 90
3D. Undivided profits, less current
expenses, interest, and taxes
paid OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Al, 9i3 06
2. Dividends unpaid .....,....'.,.. 900 %
6. Demand deposits:
Individual deposits
subject TO check .. 1855, lS 81
c Certified checks =. 1924
Cashiers h ecks
outstanding .,,,...... Il
z. Time deposits:
Certificates OF de-
posit due on or
after 80 days ....... S,i2l %
Deposits subject TO
10 or more days no
tice .................. H2slln
---- 6s7, 900 so
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, sa2, a4o Sc
District of Columbia City OF Washington S. :
J. Il, A. BoWLES. Cashier OF the above
named hank, do solemny swear that the
above statement is true 10 the best Of my
knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sth
day OF January, 1915. -
n. {. KLEINSCHMIDT,
(SeaD Notary Public, ID. z.
Correct Attest:
@. w Ohutt, u, g. Elgin,
W. w. Anderson. +. Baker Weaver,
Samuel Artz, George w. Onutt,
II. NJ. Baer George W. Ray,
Henry w Onut NJ. Wilson Offutt,
r. II. BoEley, j. VIM, StOhlmHn,
y. J, Clarke Directors.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-03-09
Mr.. BASSETT GAVE GOOD
ADVICE TO ERuITGROWERS

The Spokesman Review Of March
3, says editorially:
Few more important gatherings of
orchardists are ever held in the Pa
cific northwest than that which end
ed at North Yakima last Saturday.
Wiser counsel was never given to
them than that of E. c. Bassett.
The national government has a
plan for marketing the fruits of the
northwest Mr.. Bassett and other rep
Iresentatives of the federal bureau
of markets and rural organization are
making the plan known throughout
the Pacific northwest. They were
here last year at the request of the
growers and have no thought of
forcing the orchardry interests into
any course. But the plan has met
with misunderstanding and misrepre-
sensations from independent orchard
lists.
A large majority of the speakers
at the Saturday meeting manifested
approval for the suggestions of the
government experts, which, they be-
lieve, will greatly benefit, if not
entirely cure, the patient" Then Mr..
Bassett said of "this medicine:
You may take it or leave it.
If you take it l believe that the
government will permit us to stay
and help you to get well. The
medicine may have to be chang
ed. Well do that. If you don't
want it, say so. The government
: has many demands for our SER
vices. The cantaloup growers of
Colorado, citrus growers of Flori-
: da, onion growers of Texas, po-
tato growers of Maine and to-
bacco growers of Kentucky ask
the department for help.
1t seems as if the fruit growers .
of the Pacific northwest have failed /
to realize that they are not "the
only pebble on the beach" There are /
others. The federal bureau of mar
kets has it's hands full and overflow
ing with requests from every quarter
Of the country for its services. Our
had better digest the ma
.ional governments plan for helping
hem and grasp this golden opportu-
lity for emergence from their Difficult
les before it escapes them.