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The Washington times., 1916-09-05
CAPITAL BOY WINS
GIBBONS SCHOLARSHIP
Malcolm Turton Captures St.
Johns College Prize.

In an open competitive examinat ton,
Malcolm Turton. fourteen years OF age
Of 1907 X street. won the Cardinal Glib
bons scholarship at st. Johns College.
He is a son OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
II. Turton. Turton was a student at
st. Patricks Academy.
In the examinations. he stood first on
list of about sixty contestants. rep
resentinG the public. private, and
ington. The scholarship Is for four
years. 1t was established by the Cardi-
nal In honor Of the Golden Jubilee OF
st. Johns College. of which he is the
patron. Turton's average was 81.
Indications point to a most success
full year. those in charge at the school
say. Already the enrolment exceeds
that of any previous year. Practically
every parish in and around Washing
ton Is represented In the roster for this
year.
School activities will be resumed i'm
Tbe cadet CORDS wifi be reorennized
September 18.
The Washington times., 1916-09-05
RECRUITING OFFICER
IS YET UNCHANGED
Lieutenant Johnston Has No News
Of HE Relief.

Lieut.. Z. l. Johnston II still IN charge
Of recruiting in the city. despite rumors
that no has besn succeeded by Captain
Bliss.
Lieutenant Johnston. Mt tho Ninth
street station, this morning, said that
he had received no official intimation
Of his relief.
most of Monday. because It was legal
holiday. No recruits were taken into tho
fold Of the organized militia in the short
time the offices were open, although
there was one applicant for the RANKS
rejected.
The Washington times., 1916-09-05
Compensation LAM
Passes Congress
Half Million Government En-
ployes Affected. Bill Ready
for Presidents Signature.

The Senate and House celebrated
Labor Day by completing the Work
mems Compensation law. affecting be-
tween 100000 and 100000 government
employees.
The President will sign the bill on
his return to Washington today. The
Senate and House spent less than
ence report.
The law provides compensation for
the widow of any federal empioye
killed In course Of duty. 1t also giyes
two-thirds pay for any employe in
manent the compensation Continues
for life, and on death Of the EMPLOYS
the widow receives q death benefit.
The Washington times., 1916-09-05
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Places and Times of Services Ar
ranged by Bereaved Families.
Harvey s. Irwin.

Funeral services for Harvey S. Irwin,
former Congressman from Kentucky,
and prominent in Christian Endeavor
activities. who died Sunday In the
Presbyterian Hospital at Vienna, va.
Will be held at Vienna today at 1880
o'clock. Tomorrow the body will he
brought to Washington for ceremonies
at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. under auspices of Temple
Noyes Lodge. No. 20. F. A. A. NJ, Of
which he was member. Mr.. Irwin
was born In 1874 In Ohio. He is survived
BY his wife.
The Washington times., 1916-09-05
SENATE STRIKES At
BRITISH TRADE WAR
Empowers President to Retail.
ate Against Boycotts and
BIacklists.
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Continued from First Page.)
enough to meet the emergency caused
by the British black list. THE
amendment to the revenue bill fur
nishes the needed bite that should
eliminate determination against
American shippers and expoAers"
For Use In Wartimes.
Both amendments explicitly empower
the President to take these steps when
ever. during existence of a war In which
the United States In not engaged the
President shall be satisfied there is rea-
sonable ground to believe belligerent
governments have denied all lawful
rights to all American citizens
Violations OF both proposed laws arc
punishable by fine of $4,000 or two years
imprisonment or both. Both admittedly
are retallatory measures against Great
Britain's blacklist and seizure and de-
tentions of pals.
The Senate met at 10 this morning
would be put through before night.
Adjournment Of the session Thursday
was still the hope of Senate leade rs to-
day. Complications are possible and
layed until Friday. On the other hand,
House leaders would like to drive
through the business and quit wednes-
day night.
Revenue Bill Will Pass.
The revenue bill will be passed by the
Senate I'm the course OF the day. This
is considered assured unless there IL
Unforeseen debate. Senate leaders pre-
dict 1t will pass today. 1t will take a
day and a night In conference, accord
ing to Senator Simmons.
Just how much time will be taken in
the effort of Senator owen to force
passage of the corrupt practices oil
and the effort of Senator Smith to force
passage of the immigration bill, is not
clear and can be determined only by
developments.
The conference report on the general
deficiency bill Is not out OF the way and
may delay adjournment for a day or so
Numerous odds and ends remain to be
cleared up. Among them are several
District matters. The fake auction bill
for the District, II has been promised
Will be passed.
Senators and House members are al.
ready leaving the city. and many plan
10 go Thursday and Friday. and are
making reservations and saying they will
go whether the session Is ended or not
The Washington times., 1916-09-05
PROBLEMS OF WAR
ARE TAKEN Up BY.
SOLDIERS.
First and Second BattaIions
Fail to Find Trenches Of
Thirds Detachment.
TAKE OPPOSITE COURSES

Completely concealed in n freshly dug
trench somewhere In Virginia" $50 men,
comprising the third battalion of the
Third Regiment, District National Qua rd,
waited for four hours today while men
OF the first and second battalions scour-
ed the surrounding country intent on
locating and driving their comrades
from their point Of vantage.
But so skillful had Major wallach Nc
Cathran, In charge OF the Third bat
TALON, been In picking out a suitable
position for entrenching his forces, the
first and second battalions, commanded
by Lieut.. Col. Anton Stephan, searched
in vain and returned to camp toward
noon, dusty. tired and disappointed.
A short while after the first and sec
ond battalions returnedD to camp the
third battalion marched In radiant over
their tactical victory.
Conduct Trench Problem.
The maneuvers of the Third Infantry
today were one of a series OF trench
during the past two weeks at the mobil-
ization camp. While one battalion
marches out of camp and digs trench
the other two start In the opposite di-
rection. After a suitable time limit has
been allowed they follow in the direc-
ton taken by the first battalion. the
problem being to locate and drive the
enemy from the trench.
While the Third Infantry worked at
It's problem the troop OF cavalry. under
command of Capt. ]. II. Washburn.
executed the movements OF close order
mounted drill on the Fort Myer parade
ground.
drilled in the movements of placing
the field pieces In position, unlimbering,
aiming. and theoretically firing at an
invisible enemy.
According to stateme nts given by OF
ficers Of the Third Regiment the Dis
trict National Guard at the mobiliza-
tion camp Is practically equipped. the
only things lacking being sweaters,
which are now on hand. and VIII DC
issued in few days. and blacksmith
supplies consisting of bellows. hammers
horseshoes and anvils.
Issued on Border.
This latter equipment, II Is thought
will be issued on the border. as the
material is on hand there. and prob
ably will be received along with the
horses.
The oft-deferred payday for the Dis
tvict soldiers has been postponed again.
The regulars stationed at Fort Myer
will be paid tomorrow. and although II
was stated that the miltiamen might
also receive their August pay tomorrow
afternoon. II has. heretofore. been the
custom to pay the local citizen soldiers
on the day following payday for the
Fort Myer regulars. Thursday morning
Ia therefore the definite time allotted
for the paying OF the militiamen.
Is given as the reason for thS delay in
ma yino the national -yuaIdSmen. A
The Washington times., 1916-09-05
Mrs. Frances A. Berger,

Funeyal services for Mrs. Frances A.
Burger. who died Monday. Will be held
at her late residence. 1919 Delafield
place northwest. tomorrow at 2:30
o'clock. Interment will be private.
The Washington times., 1916-09-05
Mrs. Mary A. Petit.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A.
Petit. who died yesterday. will be held
at her late residence, 9l6 Eleventh
street southeast, tomorrow at 2 o. clock.
The Washington times., 1916-09-05
ANACOSTIA.

About 5000 persons who attended the
annual picnic at the German Orphan
Asylum yesterday afternoon were treat
ed to an unique spectacle. Oscar w.
Priel. superintendent Of the institution,
has made good-sized airship. large
enough for one of the boys to ride In.
Yesterday Nathan Beavers. dressed as
Kaiser Wilhelm, descended in this ship
from large tree. and was greeted by
Edward Winkler, dressed as Uncle Sam.
At the close. Mary Hagerman. represent
ing Peace" released a number Of white
doves.
The affair was in charge of the board
of directors and the Ladies' Aid Society,
the latter organization serving an old
fashioned German supper. At the close
of the supper dancing concluded the pro-
gram. Mrs. Rupertus had charge of the
dining room and Philip Dittes was chair
man OF the committee on arrangements
Several hundred persons wsnt to Oxon
Hill, Nd, yesterday afternoon to attend
the annual tournament and ball under
the direction of St. Ignatius' Church. a
branch Of st. Teresa's,
The Modern Woodmen OF the World Of
Allentown. Md. are arranging for an en-
tertainment on the evening of September
Is DIR. ]. w. Southerine and II. II.
Millard will be the speakers.
Anacostia Lodge. No. 81. F. A. A. NJ,
omitted Its regular meeting last night on
account Of the holiday.
A general holiday was declared yester-
day at the Government Hospital for the
Insane.
The children of the Episcopal Home for
Children. now at the summer home at
Colonial Beach. expect to return to their
winter quarters at the head Of Talbert
street on the 18th Of this month.
The Washington times., 1916-09-05

Anacostia Lodge. No. 81. F. A. A. NJ.
omitted Its regular meeting last night on
account OF the holiday.
The Washington times., 1916-09-05

A general holiday was declared yester-
day at the Government Hospital for the
Insane,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
HOME DELEGATES
FOR STARR co.
FOR FIRST TIME IN YEARS DEMO.
Gratis DO NOT GO TO CAMERON
FOR THEIR DELEGATION.
Especial L. The Herald

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas, May IL
For the first time IN many years the Starr
county delegation To the state democratic
convention at San Antonio will be com
posed entirely Of actual residents Of
Starr county. II was Formerly the prac-
tice To name delegates residing in Cam
eron county. and this was discontinued
this year.
The following delegates were elected 10
the state convention: r. l.. Gammage. j.
a. Guerra. Marcel = Block. IT, Cara and
Judge j. X. Monroe. who 90 instructed to
vote for instructed delegates for Wood
row Wilson for president
Strong resolutions were passed endnr~-
M the national administration and Pre~i-
dcui Wilson'S Mexican and German policy.
the state administration and James T.. Fer
.U~"n Tor governor. and John ~ Garner
for congressman from this district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
FIRST TIME ON
BORDER FOR BOTH
REGIMENT NOW EN- ROUTE TO RIO
GRAhDE CITY SAW LAST SERv-
ICE IN ALASKA TERRITORY.

The Ihirtieih United States Infantry.
winch has been ordered to the border from
rlatt~hurg Barracks. New York. along
with the movement of other United States
regulars to the Mexican border. will see it,
first service on the border at Fort Ring
gold. Rio Grande City. to which point il
has been ordered by the Southern depart
ment headquarters mt Fort sam Houston.
according 10 message received at Fort
Brown Wednesday afternoon. The Thir-
meth lntantry'S last service outside Of the
United States proper was IN Alaska.
where 1t wa~ on duty three years. From
Alaska It was sent 10 the Preside nj San
Francisco. and from the Preside Ia New
York by the way Of the Panama canal, be
ING among the first troops a. pass through
the canal.
The Thirtcth il commanded hy Colonel
Edwin A. Root.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
PARIS DECLARES GERMANS ARE r.
RALLY REPULSED-sPEEDY
RESUMPTION INFANTRY
DRIVES EXPECTED.
CONSTANTIN0PLE, May %.
The official announcement says
that in an all day battle In the
Mount k0pe sector in the Caucasus
the Turks drove the Russians out of
position nearly ten miles long,.

(Ry Assncinted Pressl

LONDON, May ll.--IIolding in cheek
their forces on the west bank Of the
Mcu>e where they recently scored im-
portant successes, the Germans made a
successful attack on the eastern side near
Naux. and northeast of Naux. Paris says
the Germans were finally repulsed.
Heavy artillery firing in Avocourt wood
II i believed presages a speedy resnmp-
tion Of infantry drives northwest of Yer
dun. The French are vigorously counter
attacking near Deadman's Hill. On The
Eastern front the Germans captured iv.
hundred yards Of Russian trenches near y
Selburg. 49,.
All along the Russians have been the
objects of occasional sharp thrusts by the
Teutons. Al present they may seem con
tent To merely stand of these attacks.
Increased activity j. reported from the
Balkans. there bein. much heavy artillery
fire and some infantry clashes on the
Macedonian frontier On the East Mcsu-
potamia frontier the Russians advanced
from the interior Of Persia. occupying an
important point one hundred and ten
miles northeast of Bagdad. The Turk
are reported fleeing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
IA PARTICIPANTS
IN REVOLT SHOT
BY GOVERNMENT 7
HOUSE OF COMMONS HEARS THERE
WERE 1000 CASUALTIES IN RE-
CENT IRELAND REVOLT.
RECRUITING INCREASES IN DUBLIN
IRISH NATioNALIsTs CONCERN
Ed OVER CONTINUED ARRESTS.

LONDON, May ll-Fourteen persons
have been executed in Ireland. Parlia
mentary Under Secretary of War Tenant
told the house of commons today. Seven
ty-three were sentenced To penal servi-
tnde and six To Imprisonment ut hard
labor.
The latest estimate Of the Dublin
casualties placed the tigure AT 1000, of
which 400 were killed. including soldiers.
insurgents and civilians
Since the insurreciion there has been an
increase in the rate Of the Dublin recruit J
ing. Irish affairs occupied important
places IN both houses Of parliament today.
The order of discussion Of the executions
IN Ireland l. scheduled to come M i'm the
house of commons this afternoon
The execution of Thomas Kent in Coun-
~ Cork brought further protests. The
Irish natlonalistS are also concerned over
the continued arrests and deportations to
England. The number of arrests j. un
known. but estimated al several thousand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
HiGalg0 County for CuIberson.

fDlNBt'RG. Texas. May ll.-The Hi
dalgo county democratic convention named
~ delegates to the state convention. A..
y Baker. George H. Mcrriwcathcr John
Cl"-ncr. W. III. G"--aec. George IT, Brown.
+. {. Umland. who are instructed TO vote
a> \ unit on all questions and vote for
delegates to the national convention who
are known To favor Wilson Bv re~olu-
ton they voted John y Garner and
Stewart r. Smith a. Texa, delegates m
large. They also adopted resolution en-
dnr-ingAtle AhsoI. Ferguson aA4i- 4i..iher-
son administrations
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
SAN BENITANS IN.
MASS MEETING TO.
MAKE AN INQUIRY.
BREAKS UP, HOWEVER, AFTER 1T
LEARNS RESIGNATION OF THE
CITY MARSHALL ACCEPTED.
GRAND JURY MAY BE CALLED ON
TO INVESTIGATE CONDUCT
OF MARSHAL'S OFFICE.

The alleged conduct of the office Of city
marshal Of the city of San Benito may be
brought before the county grand Jury
when IT j. called together AT Brownsville
on the 2?th day Of tins month.
Al q mass meeting of citizcn~ H. San
Benito lat night, called by the mayor at
the request of ciizcn-. Mayor Richie iu-
formed the meeting that the board ot citv
commissioners had received the telegraph
ed resignation of J. Frank Carr ~ city
marshal Of San Rcnito and that there
fore no nccc--iiy could be- seen for i pub
he inquiry. Tor which the meeting was said
10 have been called. The meeting IL said
10 have rncudcd principally men opposed
politically to Mr. Carr, who left San BE
INTO Sunday. II quickly adjourned
The Office of city marshal T. said tu have
been the hone of contention that resulted
m Tin. resignation of DR. e. NJ Cash. who
was elected mayor ~ the April election
and resigned at the first meeting because
the commission could not get together on
a complete new SET If city employees. Ne
Murray Richie wa, then decided on for
the office. ank the commissioners -ilt.na
with him are George Toolan aud George
Winsor
Mr. Richie sand ~ brownsville today
that he dad not know anything of the
merits IT charges alleged 60 have been
made ~ connection with the conduct 81
the office "f the ciiv marshal lie sand
that the oilice Of mayor had hern ten
Ia...t .I 10 l. IL
lief that he could adjust The difference
sand to have arisen ln connection wlth
the city mar halls office
Carr was for a time deputy sheriii tor
the San Renit0 district. rnt WA- relieved
of the commission some months ago. ac-
cor.ilne to sheriff " a. Nann. owing h,
hs occupancy of the Office - cltv mar
shal Although he did NO work for the
sheriff's office directly. the sheriff stated
that Carr. q result ot the border ~itua
tion, was deputizrd in order "a allow hiS
making arrests out of the city limits IN
ease Of necessity.
Carr two years ago was candidate
for sheriff in the primaries. I'm. Withdrew
before the election.
Considerable heat IN certain quarters 4
said to have been ensendered IN san Be
nifo. and the action on the part of the city
commission m accepting Cars re~igna
tion Is believed by city officials there e
have avcrted what might have become
serious difficulty.
NJ one has yet been employed IN the
capacitv oi city marshal of San Benito
to succeed Mr.. Carr. hut the vacancy j.
being filed hv Mr.. Estes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
GERARD REPORTS
HIS CONFERENCE
SECRETARY TO EMBASSY AT BERLIN
DEPARTS FOR NEW YORK ON
PRIVATE BUSINESS.

BERLIN. May ll.-Jo~eph q. Crew.
secretary To- the American embassy here.
dcparf- shortly for New York on private
business. The Overseas News Agency an
nouncc- that the British newspapers stated
yesterday that Crew had been sent to
Copenhagen BY Ambassador Gerard fo
telegraph to Washington report regard
lne the ambassadors recent conference
with Emperor William. II i stated here
that unusual Importance l. attached 10
tins iaet OWING to recent rumors that Ger
many i considering the initiation OF peace
negotiations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
White Plague Fighters
Gather In Convention
Especial ~ The Hcrald.l

WASHINGTON. n. e.. May ll.-Pre~-
identWil~cn has promised that ~ will try
Ia attend the annual convention of the
National Association far the Study and
Prevention of tuberculosis. which opened
today IN this city. The headers IN the fight
against the white plague have gathered
from all sections. Tribute i hciu. paid
Ia the late DR. Theodore Sachs 81 Chicago.
who was president NJ the association. and
who suicided during a period - desmond
ency. The letter Of invitation to Pre>i-
dent Wilson had heen written by the late
DIR. Sachs Just before the tragedy IN Chi
caso.
Among the other speakers wall he DIR.
GEORGE NJ. kober of thi- citv. former
president. who will present some new sta
nsiics relative to the spread Of nbercu-
losls IN this country The association
takes eoenlzance OF the can~es. a. we'll a.
the relief methods. In takes the stand that
the problem OF tuberculosis Is a national
one, for every section Is affected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
3 A|RMEN HURT,
2 ARE MISSING

WASHINGTON. ID. e.. May ll.--Lou,~
krant, mcchanician. and Charles Good.
student aviator, are missing and three
other occupants were seriously injured To-
day when a large hydroplane flying from
Washington TO Newport News broke
propeller and fell into the Potomac near
Mount Vernon.
The most seriously hurt were the pilot.
J. e. McAuIey, and Mechanician Philip
Utter. The machine fell about "a hundred
feet. A tugboai picked up the three m~n
and rushed them 10 the Alexandria hos
piial, and then returned to search for the
two missing mep. The machine Monda,
completed round trip from Newport
News TO Baltimore with five men aboard.
establishing several records.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
BATTALION OF
GUNS TO COME
SECOND BATTALION OF THIRD MAY
BE SENT TO BROWNSVILLE
'"xtw DAYS

Unofficial advice@ reached Fort Brown
today that the second battalion Of the
Third United States field artillery. which
has been ~ target practice at Tobyhanna.
Pa. has been ordered 10 the border. and
after reporting at Fort Sam Houston prob
ably win be- ordered H. Brownsville
Ii this battalion. which will include
twelve field guns. more than vet stationed
at Brownsville. J. ordered 10 thls station
II will Increase the garrison hy $50 men.
not including the large number OF recruits
that are being ordered here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
PACIFIC COAST
SHIP DISASTER

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Cal, May H.
Forty one members Of the crew Of the
steamship Roanoke, which during a gale
one hundred miles south Of San Francisco
Tuesday turned turtle and sank, are still
missing today. The steamer Lansing j.
searching for four hte boats IN which the
crew took refuge. The Roanoke carried
no passengers.
a fifth life boat drftcd ashore at Port
san Luis yesterday with three famShed
sailors and five bodies of their mates who
died of exposure. The Roanoke carried
explosives for South American ports.
leaving San Francisco Monday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
Long Threatened Often
Sive OF AuStrianS ON.

IEV AssnrIHfrd FTeRHl
ATHENS. Greece, May ll--Shsrp fight
inc j. taking place north Of Avslona. m
dIcating apparently that the Austrian~
have commenced their long threatened oi M
frn~ve against the Italians aud Srrhian-
IN Albania.
After the Italians evacuated Durrazo III
February they fell back on AvaIona. Tn.
Austrians arrived before Avalona March
l9. since when no fighting has been re-
ported in Albania.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11

(By Associa ted Press)

WASHINGTON y. May llFurthr indications the
the Mexican border still in
today that the National Guard
. enlist
specific time stipllae for vlera-e
will General
N tina
a fora q fnalan
elcan o nAmerican nIeayeM
unles
Americans
We coast
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
OUTCOME OF NEGOTIATIONS DEPENDS ON oBREGON TODAY
BY Associa ted Press. J

PASO. l1Upon depends
0beon woudn thana
. . diplomatic
j q t furthrr tn
be lie
of last night.
kn" troops, l MT Mrxrn yeStrrlaN the
o the Glen raid IN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
Trench Digging Is
Precautionary Move

COLUMBUS, y. NJ, May 1.-THE con
tinued here today. Major Semple, the
base commander. allaycd the fears cs-
pressed by some OF the more credulous
residents, by assuring them that the de-
fensive measure are "merelv precaution-
ary."
men are expected to arrive here tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
General. Ricaut On
Inspection Trip

General Alfredo Ricaut, commander .i
the Mexican frontier from the guilt con+I
to Piedrss Negras, opposite Eagle Pass.
expected to return 10 Mstamoros In u d4s
or two after a trip Of inspection to Nney"
Laredo, which he j. making On special
train. Colonel QuintiniIla II IN command
in Matamoros during the absence of th-
general.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-11
African Floods Cause
Heavy Toll OF Lives

CApEToWN. South Africa. May IL
Heavy lo>> If lie and cnormra> property
damage resulted from sudden floods fol-
IF Africa. Forty persons are reported
drowned III the Camtoo> valley There
were smaller losses Of life elsewhere