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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
ARABIA WAS UNMARRIED.
Only American on Board Tells OF
Tornedoing of Steamer.

LONDON November lJ.-Paul X
banner the only American on board
the British steamer Arabia, which was
sunk by a submarine November in
the Mediterranean. sent the Associated
Press the following signed statement
from Malta:
Il am an American citizen and was
a second class passenger on the Arabia.
bound for Marseille. At ll:20 on the
morning of the 9Th of November l was
sitting on the port side of the after
deck when a tremendous shock to the
ship occurred, Immediately followed by
an explosion. -.---
There was absolutely no warning
~ hateyer not even one second 1t APP
Daars from the statements OF certain
passengers who were on the starboard
side that Immediately they saw the
neriscoue of a submarine appear out
Of the water about 300 yards distant
an the starboard side the torpedo was
tired.
II was only thanks to the good for
time of a calm sea and that the boat
aoated evenly for considerable time
that we were all saved. There was GER
,ainly no warning OF any character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
HEARINGS ON ADAMsoN LAW.
Commission Appointed by President
Soon to Take Up Subject.

The commission appointed by the
President to observe the operations of
the AdamSon ejght-hour law may soon
begin its SittingS. Gov. Cocktails
chairman Of the commission. today ar
ranged for quarters in federal build
ing in New York. No time was fixed
by Gov. Goethals when the hearings
would begin.
Gov. Goethals called at the Treasury
Department this morning and made
his request of Acting secretary Byron
r. Newton. Mr. Newton assured him
that quarters would he Immediately
placed AT his disposal and that every
thing would be done to facilitate the
work of the commission. The other
members of the commission are f. f.
Clark of the interstate commerce COM
mission and George Rublee. formerly
of the federal trades commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
P. D. Ranke, Former Policeman. Dies

Peter u. Ranke, a former policeman,
died yesterday after long illness. He
was native of Germany. where he
was born November Is, 1899 He came
to this country when he was a boy and
resided in Chambersburg, Pa. where
he was naturaliZed in 1860. Ranke was
a baker and confectioner at the time
he was appointed to a position on the
police force April Is, 1878. He resigned
his position November 80. 1886. He
is survived by his wife, two sons and
a daughter. His home was at aO4
9th street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
SEE IN BRYAN'S TALK
HIS CANDIDACY IN 1920
Democratic Leaders Here Discuss
the Nebraskan's New York
Interview.

That William J. Bryan rs candidate
for the democratic presidential nomi-
nation in 1920 on the prohibition issue.
making one final attempt TO reach the
White House, was the unanimous con-
cluSion today of democrats who read
Mr.. Bryan's interview lh New York
yesterday.
In this interview Mr.. Bryan frankly
asserted that he would devote his time
in the next four years to placing the
democratic party on record as favor
ing prohibition in its platform Of 1920;
that the issue is here and must be
met; that the democratic party must
take the moral side OF a moral issue
that it cannot afford to champion the
brewery. distillery and saloon. and
might as well go on record as soon
as possible for a cause that Will have
the support Of a majority of the peo-
pie within another four years.
Mr.. Bryan. who has sent cordial
telegram of congratulation to Presi-
dent Wilson, points out that the Presi-
dent received the electoral votes OF
seventeen dry states in the election
week ago and that these states are
determined to insist that the party
support prohibition as a national is
sue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
American Hardware Is Preferred.

Hardware firms in the United States
are gaining ground in Argentina. ac-
cording to a report from Commercial
Attache Albert Hale. Germany and
England have outsold United States
firms to some extent in the Argentina
market. but almost always by introduce
ing cheaper articles, and in Mr.. Hale's
opinion the European firms will try
to regain their trade after the war He
says that the price has been the only
thing that stood in the way of the de-
velopment of hardware from the United
States, for in quality it stands su-
preme Quality. he says, is the charac-
teristic by which American hardware
is most frequently described and liked,
and upon this sales factor American
hardware can most surely depend for
success. - =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Seeking Escaped Patient.

Policemen and attendants at Walter
Reed Hospital today are searching the
woods for Louis Hoilar, twenty-eight
Years old. an ESCAPED patient from the
hospital The patient left the hospital
between 3 and 4 O'Clock this morning
clad /only in his pajamas. the police
were told, and 1t was feared he might
be seriously affected by the Indictment
weather. 1t was said at the hospital
this afternoon that the patient prob
ably was not delirious when he left the
institution. No trace of him Was found
during the early hours Of the day. and
search for him is being vigorously
prosecuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
SAYS j. 5. AND GERMANY
WILL SETTLE DISPUTES
Senator Stone Believes Both Sides
Will Be Satisfied on Reach
ing Agreement.

That the United States government
and that of Germany will be able to
reach = satisfactory settlement of the
questions which have recently arisen
over..the activities of the German sub
marines was the belief expressed today
by Senator Stone. chairman Of the SEN
ate foreign relations committee. Sena-
tor stone has already discussed the
matter to some extent with Secretary
Lansing Of the state Department.
ut appears to be the same old con-
troversy, and | believe that it can be
settled with satisfaction to both Sides
said Senator Stone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
BIG FLEET OF AEROPLANES.
Gen. Funston Soon to Have Large
Number on Border.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. November ID
Gen Funston will soon have at his
command an airplane defense second to
none in the world. declared Brig. Gen.
George p. Scriven. chief of the Signal
Corps of the United States Army, at a
dinner given in his honor here His
talk was the subject of much discus
sion today, as giving an inkling Of the
extent of development in aeronautics
planned for the army.
Already more than $2.500,000 worth
of airplanes are under orders to move
from the army concentration points and
the bulk of them are coming to San
Antonio" Gen. Scriven added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
WILLIAM E. GARRISON DIES.
Stricken With Paralysis While on
Street and Quickly Succumbs.

William +. GARRISON fifty years old,
was stricken with paralysis yesterday
afternoon in front of 739 18th street
and died at Emergency Hospital early
this morning. He is survived by his
wife. Mrs. Victoria Clarkson. and two
daughters. Misses Helen and Louise
GARRISON who reside at 2914 18th
street Woodbridge.
The deceased was a native of Alex
andria, Va, where his father resides.
He had resided in Atlantic City for sew
eral years and came here yesterday to
visit his family. His body was taken
to Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Teachers Recital This Evening.

The initial teachers recital. under the
auspices and for the benefit of the Co
lumbia Academy and Conservatory of
Music, is to be held at SIS o'clock this
evening at the Florida Avenue Baptist
church. W. A Adams is president and
Annie Lawrence Lucas secretary
Among those who will appear in the
various numbers are Mrs W. Roberta
Dudley. Charles Ross, Ebert Williams
Merton SeeIey. b. Shreib w. A. Adams
g. +. Hanson, q. Somerville and Will
liam G.. Braxton. the director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
MR.. THELEN CHOSEN
BY RAILROAD MEN
State Commissioners Elect
Officers and Hear Re-
ports Today.
"sAFETY FIRST" DISCUSSED

The National Association of State
Railroad Commissioners occupied it
self today. during the second session
of its convention in the hearing room
of the interstate commerce commits
sion, with discussions of various re-
ports. largely of a technical character
The routine was broken into at noon
for the purpose of electing officers
Max Thelen of California being select
ed as president. step up from the po-
sition of first vice president.
A Washingtonian, William Connolly.
secretary of the association. was honored
by the convention. He was reelected
to that position for the twentieth con-
secutive year and after the vote was
taken Mr.. Connolly was the center of an
impromptu and informal reception for
the purpose of extending congratulations
and thanks for his long and efficient
services. Mr.. Connolly is secretary of
the division of valuation. interstate COM
merce commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
BANKS DOORS CLOSED.
Institution at Williamstown, w.
Va. Under Probe, Cashier Missing.

wILLIAMSTOWN, w. Va, Novem-
Der 1.-THE First National Bank of
Williamstown did not open for busi-
ness today. and announcement was
made that an examination of the
books was now in progress.
George w Hunter. former mayor of
Williamstown, and for many years
cashier of the bank. could not be To-
Gated by other officers of the institu-
ton Members of his family, II was
stated, were unable to throw any light
on his wherea bouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Spoke on Platform With Hughes.

Miss Lavinia Engle. graduate of
Eastern High School of the class of
1912. spoke on the came platform with
Charles E. Hughes, republican candi
date for President, at Huntington. w.
Va, in the last week of the campaign.
An audience of 500 listened to her
twenty minute talk on woman suffrage.
Miss Engle proposes to organize suf-
frage clubs in Texas in the course of
the next six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
No Particular Case Selected.

Department officials in charge OF the
defense stated today that no offers had
been made from the Attorney General for
making "A test case of any particular suit.
1t was pointed out that the granting or
refusal of a temporary restraining order
by one federal judge would have no
binding effect in law upon any other
judge of equal rank and that at best
its force would he only argumentatlve-
II was said also that the department
has no reason to believe that each
railroad may not prefer to fight its suit
in the hope that IL at least will be
successful.
Where first hearings have been set
In widely separated Jurisdictions for
the same day the department has
asked and probably will continue to
ask postponements. Under the pres
ent plan Assistant Attorney General
Underwood will be in charge of the
cases as they come up. and VIII en-
deavor to appear in every case.
So far as the department has knowl-
edge the railroad suits are much
alike requests for temporary re-
by the courts if showing is made to
justify it, on the ground that the
Adanson law is unconstitutional and
impossible Of performance. The prln-
cipal defense will he that il is con-
stitutional and that Congress did not
exceed its powers in enactlng It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Other Aspirants Are Watchful.

The attitude of Mr.. Bryan is going to
be closely watched by other democratic
aspirants for the coveted nomination
four years from now. The supposition
is that Mr.. Wilson. regardless of his
strength with the people at that time, will
not seek another nomination and that
this will leave the big democrats of
the party-Bryan, Clark, Underwood
and others-free to start early what
ever program they may have in mind
for obtaining the nomination.
Mr.. Clark is from state ttlat has re-
jected prohibition, although there was
large majority for it outside of the
city of st. Louis. Mr.. Underwood is
from a dry state but has been Iberally
disposed on the question.
The conclusion is practically unani-
nous among democrats today that Mr.
Bryan sees the prohibition issue as the
vehicle that may land him in the White
House in 1920, and he makes early an
nouncement Of his position so that
democrats with the same ideas as him
self may begin to rally to his stand
ard.
1t is likewise recognized that the pro-
hibition question is to be a thorn in
the side of hundreds of statesmen and
politicians III the next few years bob
bling up at all times and making trou-
BILE in many ways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Saint Paul Taken as Example

example Of a successful young man
by e T.. Beckett. director of physical
education at the Y NJ G. A, in d lee
ture delivered last evening at the quar-
tiers OF that association. Mr.. Beckett
took for his subject Paul AS d Man
of Action" This was the first Of a
series of lectures 70 be gicen by Mr.
Beckett to the members Of the Y NJ
C. a. on "'rh. Main Points in the Life
of Great Man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
To Take Recess for THANKSGIVING.

Chief Justice White has announced
that the Supreme Court of the United
States viii take i recess for two
weeks from November 20 to December
4. over the Thanksgiving holiday Opin-
ions and orders will be given, az usual
next Monday. however. the recess being
ordered to prepare opinions in many
cases under advisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Display of Meteors Tonight.

LAWRENCE. Kan. November Ia
shower of meteors radiating from the
constellation of Leo will illuminate the
sky tonight shortly after midnight. ii
was announced today by Prof. Z. B.
Stouffer of the University of Kansas
He said that more than 100 meteors al
ready are visible through telescope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Oldest Fireman in U. S. Dies,

MANSFIELD. Ohio, November 15.--
George knofiiock. fire chief. aged sixty
nine. treasurer of the International As
ISOLATION of Fire Engineers. and consid-
cred the Oldest fireman in the United
States in years of service, has died at his
home here after short illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
George SWEET. Hotel Man. Dead.

ATLANTIC CITY. \. J.. November 10.
George SWEET, who formerly managed
a chain of hotels for the Canadian Pa
Gift Railroad Company, has died here
following an operation. He was widely
known in hotel circles throughout the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
A. F. Of |. DELEGATES
TO CALL ON PRESIDENT
Coming in a Body From Baltimore,
When Convention Is
in Session.

BALTIMORE, November 13.-After a
brief session today the convention of
the American Federation of Labor ad-
journed until tomorrow in order to
permit the various committees to take
up the consideration of the $50 reso-
lutions that have been offered. A mo-
ton was carried that the convention
adjourn at / o'clock Saturday after
noon and go to Washington to call on
President Wilson in a body.
At the conclusion of the reading of
the report of the federation's fraternal
delegates to the recent British trades
council Paul Scharrenberg of San
Francisco questioned Matthew VOL of
Chicago, who read the report, concern
ing the press dispatch printed in Amer
lean newspapers quoting a statement
by w. ID. Mahon of Detroit, the other
fraternal delegate. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
For Tax on Exports.

Accordingly the president and execu-
tive council Of the federation are in
structed to take into consideration the
advisability of submitting for approval
an amendment of the Constitution of the
Cnited States whereby a tax may be laid
on exports from this country. so as to
prohibit the expectation of necessities
of life at prices lower than they are sold
at retail in the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Statement Not Made.

Delegate Vol was asked if Delegate
Mahon had given utterance to the state
ment attributed to him. that the workers
in America generally sympathized- with
the cause of the entente allies because
they thought it presented right and libeI-
ty." Well denied that Mahon had made
the statement.
A resolution introduced by H NJ Nc
Larin of the federal employees union re-
cites that there is a growing complaint
that labor is demanding too much wages
in many instances, and due to this feeling
the increases are becoming harder to
get, SO that in short time differences
will arise in the efforts to secure in
creases which will be insurmountable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
DOMINICAN ORDER
GREETED BY POPE
Pontiff Sends Congratulations
on Tooth Anniversary of
Its Founding.
EXERCISES AT BROOKLAND

Congratulations on the Tooth ami
versary of the founding of the Domini-
can Order of the Catholic Church were
received today at the Dominican House
of Studies. Brookland, D. c., from Pope
Benedict. kilograms of congratulation
also were received from prelates from
all parts of the country.
Pontifical high mass was celebrated
in the chapel of the institution today
by Mgr. BonZano. the apostolic dele
gate following which Rev. Peter Gull
day, professor of church history at the
Catholic University, preached a sermon.
reviewing the history of the order and
highly praising its members for the
work they have done. Speaking of
the Dominicans, he said:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
5000, 900 Pounds for Red Cross

LONDON. November 1.-THE Times
announces that its collections on be-
half of the Red Cross today passed
100000 pound2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
'0BJECT TOW|TNESS
.ON VALUATION WORK
Attorneys for Electric Power
Company Question Dr.. Benz
is Qualification. :.
UTILITIES BOARD HEARING

Holding that DR.. Edward w. BemiA
who directed the valuation work of the
public utilities commission, has not
qualified either as an engineer or an
Interpreter of court decisions. attor-
neys for the Potomac Electric Power
Company today, made a vigorous at
tempt before the commission to have
excluded voluminous portions OF DR..
Bemis' testimony regarding the tenta-
tive valuation for that concern.
Objection after objection was made
by Attorney John s. Barbour against
admission of certain answers by. the
witness. and as often they were over
ruled, with exceptions taken in each
case. Finally a general exception was
entered to all answers requiring
knowledge of engineering matters or
involving Interpretation of court de-
cisions under which certain principles
for governing the valuation work were
established. Engineer Commissioner
kutz, chairman of the commission. then
announced that all exceptions based on
these points would he considered
Overruled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15

already begun or whether the rail-
roads would be content to make a test
case of one suit. No word has reached
the Attorney General from the rail-
roads suggesting such course. and II
such a proposal is not made each sun
will be defended.
Reports that railroad and brother
hoods officials had considered sug-
gestion that Mr.. Gregory be asked tic
suspend operation of the Adamson law
for thirty days were met with the
statement that the Attorney General
has no such authority and that his
only course is to defend the suits or
let them go by default
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Discuss Safety First.

safety First discussions were among
the principal subjects considered at the
convention today. and the committee on
safety of operation of public utilities
presented report which was adopted,
which said:
The saftey first slogan has spread
broadcast throughout the country and
the public is being educated to help III
every way in its power to make operat
hing conditions successful and safe
There are so many opportunities for
the corporations to benefit financially
and otherwise. by making their operat
ing conditions as safe they possibly
can be that we feel that the matter
may be safely left with them primari
ly." II was also pointed out in this re-
port:
eff the corporations understand that
this is the attitude of the commissions
there is no reason why there should be
any friction between the interested
parties. and. on the other hand, the
spirit of cooperation will tend to pro-
duce the greatest benefit for all con-
cerned."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
At University's Gates.

1T was only natural that shortly
after the foundation of the. Catholic
University they should come here. and
today they are at your gates. gentle
men of the Catholic University of
America They are not newcomers in
the field to which, you are devoting
your lives, your giants and your con-
centrated zeal. Nr..H
They are oEns[by 700 years than
your magnifi sAS1E.tSircl of buildings,
older by 7QH-1xSts than the daily
progress xNxM4kes up the growth
of your uasEs lf noro,n5c xb,te-
robed knights of learning and of holt
ness it is truly meet and just that you
should be here at the portals of this
Catholic University. today mighty IN
spirit, influence and intellectual h1e.
IT is on supreme. occasions such as
these that the spirit of your founder
should be strengthened in your hearts
Following the mass. dinner was
eerved 10 those in attendance. at which
Mgr. Bonzano delivered an address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
Second Day of Celebration.

This is the second day of the ceie-
hration, which will cover period OF
FIVE days. ending Sunday AFTERNOON
with public celebration at ron
Theater, which is to be open TO the
general public Tickets, it was an
nourced today. may DE obtained IRE
of charge at st. Dominics Churca. bth
and f streets southwest; the Donihicah
CoI,epa Prookland: Oerams drug store,
or at r. Arthur Smith s.
Those in charge of the celebration
urge the public to apply early Tor the
seats. all of which will be reserved
There will be no ceremonies tomor-
row. but Friday afternoon there will be
a students celebration at the Domini,
can House, at which addresses Will
he delivered by Brother Basil Saylor,
O. p, and Rev. A. Marchant,, o. p,
followed by scholastic dispute,
ton. Rev. Richard Walker: o. r.: VIII
he the defender and Rev. John WEIGH,
O p the director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-15
DR.. Bemis Gives Testimony.

Today marked the first appearances
of DR.. Bemis in the valuation proceed
ings Charles L. Pillshury. engineer Of
the valuation bureau. and Andrew
Sangster. chief accountant. had testi-
ned previously as to conducting the
valuation work in accordance with
certain methods outlined by DIR. Bemis.
The commission decided to place DR..
Bemis on the stand for the purpose
of having these methods explained.
After reciting his experience in val
uation work DIR. Bemis outlined the
plan followed in determining reproduc-
ton cost in the case of the local power
company. He said he had not read
every page Of the Pillsbury and Sang
ster reports, but was generally IA
miliar with their contents.
When the witness was asked by Cor
poration Counsel Conrad II. Syme II
in his opinion. the reproduction cost
theory. followed in the investiga-
ton of the power company was fair,
Attorney Barbour objected on the
ground that the witness was not quail
flied to answer the question because
he had not qualified as an engineer.
Chairman kutz said that the witness
need not necessarily be an engineer
to answer the question. hut Attorney
Barbour contended that he must be an
engineer if his opinion was to be given
any weight.