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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
LIABILITIES.

Capital stock paid in ................ $50 eco 90
Surplus fund .:............. $1,000 90
Undivided Proits.............. 20,O78 sS
Less current expenses interest
and taxes paid ...............l IA, 900 46 601s AZ
Circulating notes outstanding. 49, 40 90
Due 10 banks and bankers (Other
than above). ...,.....;........ 5.2ss Al
Individual deposits subject to
check ......:..:.............. s52,OOl IS
Certificates of deposit due in
less than 80 daSs.............. 81, 79e 50
Cashiers checks outstanding. 2Os
United States deposits. ......... LOCO 90
Postal Savings Deposits. l,4S7 AZ
Stale, county. or other munich
pal deposits secured by re-
sources. ..... .--........-..... 6,352 81
Total demand deposits ....... 395, $40 %
Certificates OF deposit due on or
after 80 days...:............. 2ss,7s7 92
Total Time Deposits. 49,. 236. 1877 90
Bills payable Including obiga-
lions representing money borrowed $4,000 90
Total. ....,.......-............. .ssOs, 5l5 IS
State Of Maryland. county of Cecil IS:
i. j. I. c. Hopkins. Jr., Cashier OF the above
named bank do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best OF my knowledge and
belief. !. I. C. HOPKINS. JR.. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
OF January, 1915
JAMES 0. CARSON. Notary Public.
CoRREcr:-Attest
s. G. ROWLAND.
+. II. ROWLAND, I Directors.
MORRIS ACkERs
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

state of Maryland, County of Cecil, IS:
j, NJ. e. Floundefs Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly affirm that the above
statement Is true to the best Of my knowledge
NJ. z. FLOUNDERs, Cashier.
Subscribed and affirmed to before me this 18th
day Of January, 1916.
fCORREcr-Aftest:
S. J. ENGLAND,
s. r. WILEY, Directors
JESSE WOOD,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
RIDER FIGHT
DRAWS NEAR IN HOUSE
Discussion of Legislative Bill Re.
sumed and Much Prog
ress Is Made.

Discussion on the legislative. execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill was
resumed in the House today. bringing
the argument on the Borland rider for
an added hour without compensation
for government clerks one day nearer.
At the speed at which the committee
of the whole dispensed with the bill
this afternoon when it entered the
section relating to subtreasuies and
assay Offices. it would not be surprising
IL the Borland rider is reached late
tomorrow afternoon.
However. the legislative bill and every
thing else in the House will be set
aside for vote on the resolution.
which may come from the foreign az
fairs committee this afternoon, affect
ing the international situation. The
legislative bill was taken up today in
place of the claims bill in order to head
off general debate. which would have
been inevitable with the claims bill.
Administration leaders dad not want
chance to develop for orations on the
subject of the submarine warfare and
the international situation in general
Representatives Eallivan of Ma ASA
chusetts and Mondel of Wyoming toda y
predicted that their fight against the
Borland provision would be successful.
and said that the House is beginning &"
realize the injustice which would be
laid upon government clerks il they
were forced to add an hour to their
working day without compensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

complishment of the tasks heretofore
set before our naval officers by our
country are too well known to require
comment" Mr.. Vanderbilt said but
is it not our duty. as Americans. to
endeavor to see that these men
were Americans and citizens of a
free country? And at present they
are not so treated. They are in
the navy as representatives of the
people. In this crisis these officers
should. as American citizens, have the
right to express their expert views
about our naval needs: further, we
civilians have the right to hear what
these. our representatives. are able to
tell US.
Yet. arbitrarily. they are deprived
of their constitutional right of free
speech and we are robbed of our right
to hear from our representatives on
matters involving our lives and the
honor Of our countrys flag. In defense
of this high handed measure it is said
that naval officers must not be per-
mitted to NEEDLE In politics-as though
the defense of our country were a mat
ter or politics. or If it were usual
Tor our naval officers to commit such
improprieties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
FURTHER D|SM|SSALS
OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED
Leaders in New Street Railway
Labor Organization Make
Plant.

Leaders in the recently formed local
branch of the Amalgamated Associa-
ton Of Street and Electric Railway En-
ployes are authority for the reporting
at union headquarters in the American
Federation of Labor Offices of addition
al recent dismissals of motormen and
conductors in the employ of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
and the Capital Traction Company, and
attribute such to the Affiliations of the
discharged men with the new union
They state that union members re-
port that the former company has let
out thirty-one and the latter about
twenty men since the existence of the
new branch was suspected, and that a
majority of the dismissed men claim
their records are clean.
Inspectors Watching the Men.
L. A. Sterne. the volunteer oreanizer
of the Federation Of Labor, under whose
guidance the first steps in organising
were taken, Is authority for the statement
that inspectors Of both companies con-
cerned last night and today kept a watch
in the vicinity of 9Th and c streets evil
IDENTIFY to ascertain what employees en-
tered and left the Ouray building, in
which the new association has its head
quarters.
the organization pending the reply Of the
two railway companies to the demands
submitted Wednesday for increased pay,
shorter hours and better working condi-
tons. which 10 not expected for two or
three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
TEXT OF THE AMENDED GORE RESOLUTION
UPON WHICH THE SENATE VOTED TODAY

UPON WHICH THE SENATE VOTED TODAY
The text of the resolution as amended by Senator Core and
the resolution upon which the vote today cast follows
THE sinking by submarine without notice warning of
armed merchant vessel of her public resulting in the
death of citizen States just
of between the United States and the
German empire
RESOLUTION AS ORIGINALLY FRAMED.
The text of the Gore resolution around which for days the
international storm has waged follows:
Whereas number of leading powers of the world
engaged in of unexamped proportions; and
Whereas the United States is happily peace with all of
the beligerent nations; and
Whereas equally the desire and the interest Of the
American people remain at with all nations; and
Whereas the President has recently offered fresh and signal
proofs of the superiority of diplomacy to butchery method
Of settling international disputes; and
Whereas the right of American citizens to travel I'M
armed begerent vessels has recently received renewed guar
antees of respect and mviolabiGty; and
Whereas the right of American citizens travel armed
belgerent vessels rather than upon unamed vessels essential
neither their fe liberty safety; to the independence
dignity or security of the United States and
Whereas Congress alone has been vested with the power to
declare war; which involves the obligations prevent by
all proper with the honor and vital interest of
the nation. therefore be it
RESOLVED by the Senate (he House of Representatives
concung the of the Congress, vested as it is
power declare that all persons owing al
United States should in behalf OF their own
of the United States forbear
right travel armed vessel
of any begerent power whether such vessel be armed for
Congress that should be issued renewed by
Secretary of State by acting under him. to be
used owing aeg the United States for
purpose of travel such armed vessel of bellgernt
power
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
HOW THE SENATE VOTED
ON GORE RESOLUTION

The roll call was as fol-
lows:
Ayes - Ashhurst, Bank
head, Beckham, Brandegee,
Broussard, Burleigh, Chill
ton. Clark, Wyoming; Colt,
Culberson, Curtis, Dilling-
ham, Dupont, Fletcher,
Gore, Harding, Hardwick,
Hitchcock, Hollis, Hughes,
Husting, James, Johnson,
Maine; Johnson, South Da-
kota; Kern, Lane, Lee,
Maryland; Lewis, Lodge,
Mclean, Martin, MARITIME,
Myers, Nelson, Newlands,
Oliver, Overman, Owen,
Page, Phelan. Pittman,
Poindexter, Pomerene, Rams
dell, Reed. Shafroth, Shop
pard, Shields, Simmons,
Smith, Arizona; Smith,
Georgia; Smith, Maryland;
Smith, Michigan; Smith,
South Carolina; Sterling,
Stone, Swanson, Thomas,
Thompson, Tillman, Under
wood, Nardaman, Wads-
worth. Walsh. Warren,
Weeks, Williams, Clarke,
Arkansas. Total, %.
Nays - Borah, Chamber
lain, Clapp, Cummins, Fall,
Gallinger, Gronna, JONES'.
La Toilette, McCumber,
Norris, O'Gorman, Sherman,
Works. Total, IA. '-.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
REAL ESTATE DEAL
NEARLY 100000
Commerce Building Said to
Have Been Bought by Mrs.
Henrietta N. Halliday.

real estate transaction involving
nearly 100000 was consummated to-
day between the Commerce Building
Company and Mrs. Henrietta NJ. Halli-
day. 1t involves the acquisition by Mrs.
Halliday of the Commerce building. at
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
which is occupied by the Department
of Commerce.
The transaction, which is the largest
that has taken place in Washington in
many months, was negotiated by the
F. H. Smith Company. Deeds conveying
the properties involved in the transac-
ton are to be recorded tomorrow, it is
stated
The Commerce building was purchas-
ed by Mrs. Halliday at valuation re-
ported to have been about 100000. The
Hendricks building at 134 18th street
northwest. a large residence at 1913
10th street northwest. certain securi-
ties and a large cash consideration
were taken by the Commerce Building
Company in return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
Regulates Talk of Traitors.

Il believe the effect OF these utter
ences yesterday are TO assert that in
this nation are those considering the
interests of Germany rather than Of
the United States" said ne. There has
been much talk Of traitors. i believe ii
would be difficult to find in the whole
United States 1000 men who wouldn't
assert the highest degree of loyalty to
the country.
Il utterly abominate and repudiate
the statesmen attributing to any one
the desire to act against the interests
Of the United States merely because of
his conclusion that he will be in accord
with the interests of the supporters of
one of the belligerents-"
Senator Jones, republican, declared
the tabling Of the resolutions had
further logged rather than clarified
any issue.
cept that the Senate of the United
States can be gagged absolutely" he
said. We have not passed on the is
sue. We haye'only done like the ostrich
and In the face Of danger have covered
our heads in the sand. voted
against the resolution on general prIn-
cipIes. motion to table is always
made either to cut off debate or 10
avoid an issue.
Have we complied with the request
OF the President What did he say 10
Representative Pou? That he felt JUS
titled in asking permission to urge an
early vote on the resolution in order
10 give opportunity for <ulI public
discussion. aud this Is the full public
discussion We have
Perhaps the senator from Washing
ton is not in touch with the subter-
Tanean pasSageway the White
House suggested Senator Borah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

solutely neutral from the beginning"
added Senator Clarke, that the I'M
fortunate struggle in Europe would
now be well on its way to an adjust
ment."
There is no overlooking the fact
that all the declarations of this gov
eminent have led in a certain direc-
ton. that official America at least was
interested in the success of one of the
contestants. and ii does not require
much ingenuity to determine which.
do not think that the view of official
Washington is the view of the Ameri-
can people or of the American Con-
gress.
Il am out of patience with those con-
stantly seeking to magnify the impor-
lance of the utterances of the Presi-
dent, who feel that his having once ex-
pressed an opinion, others opinions
must instantly be paralyzed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
HEARING IS POSTPONED.
Electric Company Merger Measure
Not Taken up by District Committee.

A hearing on the Fairchild bill to al
low a merger of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company with the
Potomac Electric Power Company was
postponed today by the House District
committee. as it was impossible to OBJ
tain a quorum. The Commissioners OF
the District were present. also Cor
poration Counsel Syme. ready to oppose
the bill on the ground that such
merger would undo all the work the
utilities commission has done toward
establishing rates for electric light cur
rent. etc. President King. Secretary
Bowen and Assistant Secretary Clark
also were present prepared to defend
the bi.i.
Representative Crosser Of Ohio made
the motion to postpone the hearing on
account of it's Importance to day
when a quorum of the committee could
attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
Eleven-Story Structure.

The Commerce building is an eleven
story structure. The lots which it oc-
cupies contain 1858 square feet of
ground. The frontage on H street is
about 161 feet and that on 10Th street
about 1872 feet. The building was erect
ed several years ago from plans by
Milburn. Hester & Co. architects. Vic
tor J. Evans is the president OF the
Commerce Building Company. At first
building only about half the size of
the present structure was erected. but
it was later decided to build an addi-
ton.
The Hendricks building has a frontage
of about fifty feet and depth of 14o feet.
1t is used for office purposes. The 18th
street residence formerly was the home
Of A. o. Bliss. The lot which it occupies
has frontage of twenty-five feet and a
depth OF JOG feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
THREE KILLED IN COLLISION.
Fourth Probably Fatally Injured in
Crash in N. Y. Central Yards.
Fatal Collision on N. Y. Central.

are known to be dead. fourth was
probably fatally injured and another
is believed to have been killed in a
rear-end collision in the north Albany
yards of the New York Central railroad
here this morning. The dead and in
jured men were horse express mes
sengers. as was one of the missing
men. The injured man is Hugh Chez
ney of St. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

and prepared. sat back awaiting the
proper moment.
Senator Smith Of Michigan at this
point said he would be pleased to
read a telegram If he could be afforded
the opportunity. In regular order he
submitted it. however. and asked that
1t be read and referred to the commit
relates to shipment of arms and am
munition to belligerents, but was not
read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
Barn Alleged on Public Space.

Ira Dean, seventy-six, civil war vet
eran and a retired employe of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, died
at his home in Baltimore, of the in
firmities of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

had been finished Senator Smoot then
made his request that he be excused
from voting, which was put to vote
and carried viva voce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
Seeks to Prevent War.

Il have as much respect for the Pres
dent as any one, and as much interest
and as much respect for the democratic
party or for this Senate, but l have
not SO much respect for any Of these
as to keep me from doing all 1 can
to prevent this nation being embroiled
in the European war"
u did not favor the provisions Of the
Gore resolution as it was introduced 1t
sought to ask US to give up the privilege
OF travelling on armed ships. 1t was un-
necessary to go that far / am perfectly
willing to let a citizen of the United
States travel as he wants, but | am I'M
willing to let him make his travels the
subject of international controversy. The
resolution was designed with the purpose
OF getting the senators to vote down
something they really favored. 1t is
time enough for this nation to go to war
when there is real cause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
Plans for Tabling Resolution.


For the important business Of the day
little preliminary plans remained to be
arranged for the administration leaders
Senator Lewis. the democratic whip, was
on hand early telephoning to members
and arranging with committee chairmen
in order to insure full attendance for the
vote to table the Gore resolution, which,
it was agreed, should be made at the first
opportunity Regular morning business
was to precede any other action.
According TO the administration plans,
Senator Stone. chairman OF the foreign
relations committee. who yesterday pub
licly proclaimed his opposition to Presi-
dent Wilson's stand on the submarine is
sue, and who yielded to the inevitable
after vain effort to induce a compro-
| mise on the issue of Americans on armed
merchantmen, was selected to make the
motion to table the Gore warning resolu-
| ton. This automatically shuts off dis
| cussion.
Mrs. Wilson Watches Proceedings.
| Among late distinguished guests to
arrive was the wife of the President,
| accompanied by her mother The pri-
waite Senate gallery in which a sec
| ton is reserved for the President of
the United States already was crowded,
except for the Presidential row. Men
and women blocked the aisle and ush-
ers cleared the way with difficulty for
Mrs Wilson to reach her seat.
Promptly at II o'clock the Senate
convened. Scores Of members of the
House were in the chamber occupying
seats in the rear of the senator's desks.
| Immediately following the invocation
| the clerk began reading the journal
Senator Stone moved that the reading
| be dispensed with. This was agreed 70.
| Transaction of routine morning BUSH
ness then began
Administration Men Confident.
| : Senator Gore. author of the resolu-
| ton which the administration forces
| were ready to kill and who yesterday
| made the sensational declaration that
he had heard President Wilson expect
ed war with Germany, was led to his
seat by his secretary. the cynosure OF
| all eyes in the chamber.
] The administration leaders. confident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03

Struck by a wagon, William. Meyer.
eight years old. son of Mrs. Maud
Meyer. was run over and fatally in
jured in Baltimore, dying soon after.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
Plans of House Leaders.

After the Senate vote, House admins
tration leaders directed efforts toward
obtaining a recommendation from the
foreign affairs committee that the Nc
Lemore resolution be laid on the table.
AS such a proposition would admit of
only forty minutes debate on the floor.
it was highly regarded by both sides.
neither being DESTROYS of delaying the
controversy any longer than is abso-
lutely necessary.
President Wilson has been anxious
since the outset of the controversy for
action on the McLemore resolution, but
until today other leaders preferred a
shorter proposal They now are unani-
hous. however.
We look for a very satsfac Glory
solution Of the -kole affair soon."
Representative Harrison, the admins
tration's leader in the House warning
resolution fight, said early this after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
SEEKS TO ENJOIN USE OF
BRIDGE CROSSING TRACKS
District Files Suit Against w. R. &
E. Railway to Enforce Part
Payment on Structure.

The District of Columbia filed suit
today in the District Supreme Court to
enjoin the Washington Railway and
Electric Company from using the
bridge across the tracks of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company on
Monroe street, Broolland AS con-
dition for further use of the bridge by
the company the District wants 81
81 4.91, an amount equal to one-sixth of
the cost of the structure. Congress
provided that the railroad should bear
that proportion of the expense of erect
ing the bridge.
Through Corporation Counsel Syme
and Assistant Corporation Counsel
Stephens. the Commissioners also
asked the court to enjoin the East
Washington Heights Traction Com
pany from further use of a car barn
at Pennsylvania avenue and Mime
sofa avenue. and that the company be
required to move the structure as an
obstruction on public space.
Barn Alleged on Public Space.
When the company erected the barn
in 1905 the land occupied was in private
ownership. In March. 1910. the owner
subdivided adjacent property and dedi-
Gated the lot under the barn as a part
Of Pennsylvania avenue. March Is
last, the Commissioners advised the
company that it was occupying public
space. and requested the removal of
the barn.
The company refuses to vacate the
public space and remove the barn 1t ia
alleged. and the aid Of the court is
invoked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
Issue Not Settled Yet"

1T is easy to introduce another res
oiution.' continued Senator Jones.
The Senate has not settled the issue
yet. The President is not advised on
the sentiment of the Senate on this
proposition, and the people of this
country and the nations abroad know
it," He expressed the hope that the
discussion would serve to prevent any
Americans taking passage on any ships
owned by belligerent nations.
The nations anger should hang on
the foolhardiness of no man. he said.
In reintroducing his resolution SEN
ator McCumber protested that debate
could not be shut off, and that either
later today or tomorrow he would call
up his resolution.
Senator Clarke. democrat. of Arkan-
sap,-also protested against the Senate's
aftfon, although he voted with the
majority.
THE Senate has not disposed of the
question today with the dignity the
eubjecf demands" said he.
~ be@ieye that IL We had been alb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-03
McCumber Substitute Tabled.

Before the voting began on the Gore
resolution Senator McCumber of North
Dakota offered a substitute for it, HIS
resolution, after proclaiminS the right
of American citizens to travel on armed
merchantmen of belligerent powers,
made an urgent request that all Amer
lean citizens refrain from travelling
upon these vessels until questions at
issue between this government and
Germany has been settled through
diplomatic means. The effect of the
vote on the motion of Senator James
was to table this substitute as well as
the Gore resolution
After the Gore resolution had been dis
posed of Senator Stone attempted to
call up the Jones resolution, which
assaHs the President for his position in
regard to the right of Americans to
travel on armed merchantmen, with
the intention of having it laid on the
table also But before the resolution
could be laid before the Senate Senator
Jones leaped to his feet and withdrew
his RESOLUTION, saying, however, that
he would offer it al later time.
.-United on American Rights.
Senator Reed criticised statements
made in the Senate that the President
had been harassed in his foreign policy
The speech in the Senate yester-
day by Senator Williams of Mis-
sissippi had done much to strength
en- that belief. he declared. in
cases like this, IT is inevitable that
there should be differences, he said.
bat the only differences are those OF
the best policy to be observed in serv-
ing the United States, not differences
growing from desire TO serve diff
ferent people"
s.S-r. inc
terday in the Senate and the press that
might better be left unsaid. 1t is of
the highest Importance that all the
world understand that on any question
of the rights of the American govern
ment or the American citizen. our great
people stand as unit and il should be
understood that they VIII uphold, sus-
tain and defend those rights, if neces
szry tn the last breath