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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23
PINE GRANGE 1O7. Post Office ad-
dress Orofino, Idaho.
Chas. Frear, Master.
Gus Bashaw, Secy.
Mrs. Geo. Bashaw. Lee
Surveying

am now prepared to do all kinds OF
surveying and engineering and will be
at the Mix-Walrath Co. office IN Oro-
fino every Monday and Tuesday OF the
week. Have worked for the N. P. Ry'
Company in Clearwater County, also
for the Montana Power Company, and
am licensed under the laws Of Idaho.
7. F. Edwards,
Civil Engineer
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23

If the weather keeps up our farmers
will find it necessary to put runners
on their harrows and plows.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23

The weather is perfectly neutral
six months summer and six months
winter. That's fair enough.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23

Moses 4o-day session came mighty
near developing into a l40-day endur.
ance contest.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23
Greer News.

The Misses Lillian Robertson, Min
ME Erb, Vivian Bolon, Marie Wilken-
son. Nellie Bolon, Leona Arth, and
the Messers Chas. Dundas, William
Bolon, Oscar Bolon, and Professor
Willis Strobe formed party of
merry picnicers at the Lolo, on Satur-
day, Saint Patrick Day. One of the
party stated that it was rather chilly
but we had good time.
Arrived at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Nelson on March 9, a wee
baby girl. Mother and baby are get
ting along fine.
Thomas Coombs, who has been
spending the winter at Boise, sur
prised our little community by return
ing Saturday evening with a bride.
Here's wishing them long life and hap
piness.
Henry Greer has returned to Greer
after spending the past six months
at Boise Idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. v. Armfeld have
return ed to Fraser after several weeks
visit to Spokane.
Mrs. j. w. Blake of Spokane is 6
Greer visitor. Mrs. Harry Brobst
has returned home after a pleasant
visit to Lewiston.
f. Stencil, Chas. Myes, John Cur
rim and Dewey Currin were Orofn,
visitors Saturday.
Chas Long was Orofno visito
Tuesday.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23
LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROYAL NEIGHBORS of AMERICA,
Clearwater Camp No. 6029, Orofino,
meets first Wednesday each month.
Mrs. Mary Chenoweth Oracle.
Mrs. Eva Rettig, Recorder.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23
BEANS. BEANS.

We are contracting for
beans, crop 1917. We fur
nish seed and sacks. For
particulars write, phone or
call
MARK MEANS COMPANY
Lewiston. Idaho
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23

BLUEBELL Rebekah Lodge, No. r..
Meets in |. O. O. +. hall Second and
Fourth Wednesday each month.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23

PYTHIAN SISTERS, Evergreen Tenn
pie No. D. Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days each month.
Minnie Noble, NJ. +. c.
Bertha Beck, NJ. OF r. and C.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-03-23

MASONIC-Orofino Lodge No 60, A.
e. A. M. Meetings 2nd and 4th We'd
nesdays.
O. II. Holmberg, Sec.
A. +. Hinckley, w. M.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
FIRST AID CLASSES FORMED
265 Chapters of Red Cross Get In
structions to Act.

Fl st aid classes are being organ
ized today by the 2G5 chapters of the
American Red Cross throughout the
country in accordance with Instruc-
tions sent out from the headquarters
Of the society here yesterday. The
circular order read as follows:
In view OF present events and pos
sible developments, the central cola
mittee desires each chapter immedi-
ately to make adequate preparation
to carry out the work for which the
Red Cross is chartered by Congress.
Call meeting of executive commit
tees at once. Make tentative arrange
ments capable of quick completion
for rOomy, centrally located head
quarters and equipment ror|same.
IF not already active, appoint fol-
lowing committees: Finance, hospital
garments and surgical supplies, com
fort bags, packing and shipping, pub
Iicity and information, motor service
and a committee on cooperation with
outside organizations, which should
oegin work at once"
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
Deaths


Elizabeth Johnston. 81 years, 11es b St n. E.
William MCGill 50 years, st. EliZabeth's Hos.
Martha NJ. Mcknight, 70 years. 27l5 18th NV.
Frances Grant, 20 years, George Washington
University Hospital.
beths Hospital.
Samuel W Gibson. ~ years. St. Elizabeth's
Hos pitsl.
Melvin b. Littreal. 81 years. St. Elizabeth's
sarah G Hagan. - years. I52 A ST. y. Z.
Emma T Lyon. - years, 1905 Fulton st. NV.
Joseph = Thompson. 70 years. George Wash
ington University Hospital
Keiser EIuanda, % years. Casualty Hospital
Oliver s. Naus. 70 yeaEs. Emergency Hospital.
Ann CuIlnane. "a years, 81 II st. y. w.
Lucy \. Hammill. 80 years, 500 f. Capitol St.
Gilbert {. HHiffin. s. years. Walter Reed Hos.
William c. Mcintyre. % years, Emergency
Hospital.
Rankin ; Nebinger, Al years, u. 5. Soldiers
Home HosI ital.
Infant OF Marie 4. and AnsOn F Hunt, 10
minutes, the Nausmond. end and y y. W.
Emily Molten G. years, 6CS ) st. y. w
Margaret ;. Glenn. y years 2320 Georgia ave.
Walter Myers years, 2il0 II st. y. W.
Arthur Ford. 36 years, Emergency Hospital.
Emma Hill. % years, l5l5 9Th 81. y. w.
Arthur Lewis. b years. Garfield Hospital.
Maria NicSom. 6S years, So Maryland ave
Andrew Hogan. SO years. 2Ole 18th st. n. W.
Louis II Federwisch. 81 years, st. Eliza
Charles W. Chappen years. ZIG 18th N w.
Ella Bergseth, Il years, Walter Reed General
IanHstta p. Harvey. IS years. l523 18th N. W.
Matte BealI. Is years, Providence Ho' .Iital.
Elmer w Roberts. years, 6oSl- h ST n. r.
Robert L Mace. a years, Census Hotel, Ind
and II SITS. y. W.
William A Elwood. IS years. s3J F st. n. +.
Mary Stephenson. LOG years. le2S md st. $ Z.
Robert NJ Harris 81 years. i3il st. y. W.
Henry Brown, "a years, 6u6ls 18th st. n. E.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
CELEBRATE" sUFF" VICTORY.

Celebrating the addition OF North
Dakota to the free States" the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage AS
sociation, entertained yesterday after
noon in headquarters, 1925 Rhode Is
land avenue northwest.
Senator Gronna and Congressman
Helgesen, of North ID. Sota, made
brief addresses, and Indian songs were
sung by Mrs. William Kettner. wife
of Congressman Kettner OF California.
Tea was served at 4 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05

and surrounding her, his little ones,
with sparkling eyes, giving promise
with proper care and education of be-
coming useful members of society.
Such a sight, with a consciousness
that his income is barely sufficient to
place them on a par with those OF
menial circumstance, adds misery to
his feelings, and jeapordizes his use
fulness.
A Budget for 1851.
That any of the clerks are glad
they ever came to Washington is very
much to be doubted. That many Of
them rue the day they sought or &C
cepted office, there is ABUNDANT
proof"
4 more conservative estimate or
the minimum cost of living, prepared
in 1S5I-the previous year-placed
the year total at 81 AGO.
81
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
Question of Old Age.

Answering the obvious question OF
how the clerks had then been exist
ing, the declaration said:
Some keep their heads out OF
water, by Withholding schooling from
their children; dispensing with pew
rent; newspapers; servants; and some
by getting credit, where they can-an
evil of some magnitude and much
complaint"
Taking to the final phase of the
question-old age-it Is stated:
"Old age is advancing upon all OF
us. In his present state, would 1t
not be better, even for the state, that
the clerk have a spare, shot for him
self, in his locker?"
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
FUNERAL OF MRS. HARVEY
Services viii Be Held at 10 O'Clock
Tomorrow Morning.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lenetta
P Hafvey, widow of Ernest L. Har.
vey will be held at 1923 Fourteenth
street northwest, tomorrow at 10
o'clock. The Rev. John NJ. Cooper
will officiate. Interment will be in
Rock Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Harvey was taken suddenly i'll
while out of the house, on Saturday,
and died shortly after o'clock in the
afternoon. She was a native of Wash
ington, and had lived here for the
past thirty-four years. She is sur
vived by one son, Ernest Leo Har-
vey.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
OFFICERS TRAINING SCHOOL
Membership Not Confined to PIatts-
burq Men Alone,

Training in the Reserve Officers
Military Training School, now being
organized in Washington, is not lin
tied to men who have been to Platts-
burg, or members of the Resery =
Corps. according to Major s. E. Bo-
mar, who is forming the school.
Major Bomar said today all men
of good moral character, between the
ages Of eighteen and forty-fve, who
have a high school education, are
eligible. Previous military expert
ence is not necessary, he declared.
1t is expected the flnaI details OF
organizing the school and getting It's
sessions started will be completed
this week.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
CAMPAIGN FRIDAY
FOR SCHOOL FUND
Start of Eight-Day Race to
Raise 100000 for New
Edifice.

More than $4,000 names Of local
people were gone over yesterday and
last night by the force OF 300 cam
paigners of ST. Aloysius' Roman Cath
Ollie Church who will start next Fri
day morning on an eight-day race
to raise 100000 to be used in the
construction of a new parochiaI and
high school for girls.
Each team was required to pick the
names Of eighty Pensioners, forty
names of individuals of the city who
are not members of the parish, and
thirty-seven names of business men.
There was much competition shown
among the various teams in trying to
get through the first lists handed
them so that they could get at the
other twenty-nine lists and pick the
best prospects as soon as possible.
PIacards DIstdbuted.
, Placards showing a picture of the
design OF the proposed school and
describing the whirlwind campaign
are today being placed in the win
dows of business houses in all parts
of the city.
The general committee, the team
captains, and their team designators
were announced last night as fol-
lows:
General committee, James A. Far
rell, general chairman: James Z. Con-
nelly, vice chairman; Francis T. Hur-
ley, chief of captains; Rev. Paul r.
Commit, treasurer; Joseph c. Ryan, Sec
retary; Mrs. Maurice F. Tally, chair
man of woman's division; Rosa F.
Downing, DIR. J. J. Kilroy, J. b. Lana
han, Bernard +. Rover, and John ].
sullivan.
WOmen's Division.
Captains OF women's division, Miss
Nellie Becker, Team A; Mrs. r. 4.
Cavanaugk, b; Miss Mary L. Cole
man, c; Mrs. J. Crowley, D: Mrs. ].
G. Haskell, Z; Mrs. J. A. Healy, +;
Mrs. James Kane, G: Mrs. J. J. Kav-
anaugh, H: Miss Alice G. Kelly, !;
Mrs. r. c. Lohmeyer, J; Mrs. william
McEnaney, X; Mrs. J. B. McFadden,
l.; Miss Hortense A. MCGOWAN, NJ;
Miss Clare McNally, n; Mrs. John T.
b. Perry, o; Miss Annie c. Raedy, Z;
Mrs. J. S. Robertson, Q: Mrs. Maurice
Sheehan, r; Mrs. J. A. Sullivan, S;
Miss Nellie G. Ward, T.
Captains Of mems division, John H.
5. Rennell, jr., 3; J. J. Fuller, jr., 4:
Aloysius T. Genau, 8; Andrew ].
Gleeson, 6; A. L. Neale, Z; p. J. O'Dea,
8; Henry 1. Quinn, 8; John Slat-
terry. 10.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
LONG FIGHT WAGED \
FOR CLERKS RAISE
Agitation in Behalf of Uncle
Sans Workers Began in
Slavery Days of 1852.
OLD BUDGETS OF EXPENSES
Statement of Cost of Maintain
ing Home in District Pre-
sented to Congress.

The increases which are to be grant
ed by Congress to employees OF the Fed
eral Government mark the culmina-
tion OF a sixty-five-year ight-a fight
waged through thirty-three Con
gresses-for a livable wage for the
men and women-the 10000 OF them
who turn the wheels of Government.
Year after year, hopeless decade
after decade, appeals for the needed
increase have been made; efforts car
ried to the very floors of Congress
have come to the verge of success;
hope has fickered, and the countless
bills, one after another, referred to
Sthe cavernous depths of committee,
never to return to light. Congress
after Congress-of various political
compositions-have seen, and heard
and smugly have averted eyes and
turned deaf ears to the voteIess plea.
Agitation Begun In 1852.
SiXty-fve years ago, in the slavery
days of 1852, the employed of the
governmental departments, taking
stock Of the already increasing cost
OF living, the growing demands con-
tingent upon the increased complexity
OF social life, and higher standards
or living, found that IL they would
i've decently, they must have more
money.
An agitation for better salaries was
begun, societies were formed, and a
lengthy and detailed statement of the
cost of maintaining a home in the
District of Columbia presented to Con-
gress.
Pointing out the change in living
standards, the statement said:
at should be borne in mind that
the customs of mankind have under
gone a change adverse to that rigid
parsimony practiced at an earlier
stageSof our Government, and at the
time when most of the present salar-
les were established"
Statement of Expenses.
The statement, prepared in 1852, es-
timated that the very minimum cost
Of conducting home for five persons
was $1,6S5.
The detailed statement, taken from
the original, follows:
House rent at tleast............... 500 90
Wear and tear OF furniture, insurance
and interest on cost....-......-......... 1000
Subsistence Of hve persons and ser
1Jt W
Fuel and chandlery. ry....................... 1900
no nurse so.oO
o,nsEspspers, stationery, and postage. 1900
children. $50; total ..'................. $50 90
Medicine and medical attendance....... 30 90
City taxes, scavenger and sweeps........ GOO
Miscellaneous expenses, included neces-
sary recreations. entertainment OF
friends, presents to servants charitable
objects. etc..............S....... $500
Total n,
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
Marriage Licenses.

William E. Godfrey and EleanOre II. Louis,
both Of this city.
Carl Z. bennington and Myrtle +. Lewis,
both OF this city.
Jo, L Akcss and Irene V. Phhelps, both OF
Savage, Nd.
Ms..-.. -. I4erbert, U. S. Navy, and Annie
Mills. Anacogtia, D. Q.
William L. Tart and Lena jackson, both OF
this city.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
LOST AND FOUND

'coonskin. green lining.
opposite Treasury bldg. Reward offered. G.
A. JOERISSEN. 1919 Mass. ave.
SPECTACLES-Childs. in brown case. Re-
ward II returned to So New York ave.
REWARD for return OF silver case containing
amber cigarette holder. W. IL. BROWNE
District National Bank. l.
BAG-Tan, containing money fountain PEN
beads. cards with owners name. I'm or near
Garden or Strand theaters or Century Lunch
Reward Sl7 Upshur ST. n. W. ]"
STOCK CERTIFICATE and bank book. both
containing owners name: IA -ers valuable
only TO owner; lost Saturday. February 3rd
between 18th and + and GOldenLcrg's Finder
please return to Z. G. BEACH. Apartment 33
The Seminole. li4i w 81. y. W. and receive
reward.
DOG-Setter; body mostly white; head
black, tan eyebrows. Reward d. T.
WRIGHT Real Sstare Trust Bldg. 10
BROOCH-Diamond and plRtinum: buckle
shape: lost Thursday night. January 25
Reward, telephone North 500. 1900 18th NV.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
HELP WANTED-MALE

BOYS-Errand, with wheels Apply CHAS
PEAKE. COS eth St n. W. room y. /"
DRIVERS-ReIiable carriage; white, sober;
permanent position 10 right man. METRO
PoLITAN CLUB STABLES, rear OF 2309 L
ct. n. w. IL
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
WANTED-AGENTS

"GASTINE" saves 30 Ter cent gasoline gives
more power, removes the carbon: money
hack guarantee. 100 tablets 81 prepaid: local
agents and dealers wanted. Write for par
ticulars. GASTGNE SALES CO., SI3 South
Sharp ST. Baltimore, Nd.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
SUBURBAN PROPERTY
For Sale.

NO SS-I-roon house 10 nice lots high eleva-
tion: SC car fare. Price 81 500 Terms
SIS cash. balance SIS month.
NO. s4-6-rooIn house in center Ballston, Va
lot l5Oxls5. fenced for poultry sew.
eral poultry houses. plenty Of fruit.
shaded lawn; one block from cars
Price. s. 600. Terms. SIS cash, bal.
Ence So month.
NO 96-Braud-nCw bungalow. at Hyatts
Vile, Nd. Five rooms. tile bath
attic. cellar. hot-watpr heat En
and electricity: modern in every
particular. near electric and
steam cars and Blltim. re BouIe-
ward Price So 500. Terms 500
cash ta'Rnra Ssg.50 rr.nrhlv
o. B. ZANTZINGER,
.9O3 NEW YORK AVE. N. w.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
Vital Records.

Births
Joseph and Laura wyviIle, boy. I
Clinton A. and Isabel ID. Thompson, girl.
Millard NJ. and Mildred <. snifin, girl.
William c. and Nancy NJ. Sparks, boy.
Harvey and Mildred T;dss. boy.
Samuel and Sadie RItzenberg. boy.
Orville s. and Edna Peters, boy.
Ivan J. and Julia c. Leroy. boy.
Frank and Ruth Mehane. girl
Leonard and Nora Harten. boy.
Joseph B. and Gertrude Z. Guile, boy.
Pacihco and Luisa Fralleone, girl.
Jacob and TiIlie Fursh, girl.
J. Earle and Edith L. Depoy, girl.
Cornelius and Annie DE weese, girl.
Clarence =. and Fredricia Chamberlain. boy
Richard F., jr., and Angela Carman, boy.
George II. and Maude Bliss, boy.
Samuel and Marie Boswell, girl.
Wilfred and slnora Warren, girl.
James and Louise Templeton. girl.
William H. and Blanche Hawkins, girl.
Douglas p. and Carrie Gibson. boy.
Richatd and jamie Farrell, boy.
John L. and Mary Dyson. girl.
Andrew and Hattie Carter boy.
William A. and Mamie V. Staub. girl.
James A. and Margaret E; sullivan, boy.
Edward \ and Elizabeth II. smith, girl.
Louis and Sarah Raskin. boy.
Fred and Ellen y. Reh. girl.
Walter l. and Marie N. Rhine, boy.
Joseph and Dora O.er. girl.
Robert " and Mary ]. Mccarthy. boy.
Joseph II. and Mary L. Kirby. girl.
Frank and Christine Kane, boy.
Cullen u. and Gladys Jones, girl.
Jerome b. and Dora NJ Hartley. girl.
Charles and Marie c. Hughes, boy.
Charles and Ida Fischer, girl.
Abraham and EsteIle Flax, girl.
Edward +. and Hazel J. Dowling, girl.
George. jr.. and Cola E. Duvel, girl.
Edmund NJ. and Francis Bartholow, girl.
Joe and Georgia II. Baruch. boy.
Edward and Elizabeth Williams, girl.
John and Ethel Sprigg, girl.
James :. and Eunice A Orr. boy.
Robert and Louise Chick, boy.
Carol and Matte Carter. boy.
George and Mamie Coates, girl.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
MRS. R. LUSBY,

SCIENTIFIC HAND READING. NORMAL.
CLAIRVOYANT. Advises clients on personal
and general matters through PSYCHIC AID
QUESTIONS. All latest fate cards. EAS.
INDIA CRYSTAL. Ladies only. Closed SUI
day. Open till $50. Licensed.
733 18th st. n. w. End floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
Item of House Rent.


Commenting upon the items. it was
pointed out, as to house rent, There
are not, however, enough houses at 500
to accommodate one-fourth OF the
clerks. and the time is not far distant
when it will be impossible for them to
obtain suitable houses for $50 a year"
The average house or apartment rent
for employees of the Government in
Washington today is well around 500
year.
As to the item Of subsistence" COM
prising food and drink, it was estimated
that Sl5O day for five persons not in
cluding the servant, may be set down
without dispute" At that line beef was
selling for cents a pound. butter at
Is cents a pound, and other foodstuffs on
a corresponding scale.
Fuel was put down at g a week Coal.
at that time, was not selling at $50 a
ton.
Contrasts Then and Now.
Chandlery, including lamps and can
dies. Of course. corresponds to the pres
ent gas or electricity.
Servants wages were estimated at so
q year-or $50 a month, This included
washing. Present day servants are paid
at the very minimum, Sl2 and SIS a
month, with washing usually an added
expense.
The education OF children%-placed at
$50 4 year for two children-is probably
reduced with the institution Of the pub
lie school and free books.
Clothing for two adults and three
children could be covered by Sl3O a
year for the adults and $50 for the
children, the statement says, IF the
one may be counted eficient-are in
dustrious, and skilfuI in mending, and
II silks and inery are dispensed
with"
Appeal to Congress.
As to medical expenses, the decIa.
ration states:
"The estimate for expense of sick
ness Is far below that incurred by a
majority OF the clerks having fam
ilies, many of whose bills, conse.
Quent upon sickness, exceed one hun.
dred, and some two and even three
hundred dollars a year"
Books and periodicals are mentioned
as Essential to enable one to keep
pace with the literature and improve
ments Of the day, as are exhibition.
and lectures, excepting only the few
AEee ieCluTes AT lhe Smithsonian In
stitution."
Holding all these expenses as "in-
dispensable," the statement concludes
that:
at is impossible to believe that Con-
gress would desire to limit Govern
ment employees to the mere indis-
pensable necessities of life. nor to bar
those endowed with numerous off
spring from living like the rest of
mankind. There certainly should be
more liberality and generosity in their
sentiments"
The Clerks Plight.
The statement presents a pathetic,
II verbose, picture of the clerk, who, /
having a happy home, finds himself
unable properly to support it.
most OF the clerks" 1t says, are
accustomed to the usages of good So
ciety, and style Of living above that
of mere menials. In his
household the clerk SEES the idol of
his early love taken, more likely than
otherwise, from a home OF opulence,
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
FOR RENT-OFFIcES
FOR RENT-STORES

FOR RENT Workshop, 7l4 o st. ". W., sec
ond floor. one large room with two small uer
rooms communicating: water and gas: suit
able for carpenter or light manufacturing:
rent, Sl2 per mo. Apply Owner. r. r. BUR
CESS, lles z -. NV. North 555S
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
FOR RENT-EARMS

FhRM--75 acres to 100 acres. not over 40
MI from Washington or Alexandria.
Va: farm on sh7rrS with or without prem.
ium. II. B. GROVES. Del Ray. Alex. Va
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
FOR SALE-HOUSES

FOR SALE-Two four-room houses 81 10O.
terms if desired. Rented. Sl2. FOWLE 4
BLANCHARD. S2l Colorado Bldg.
MUST SELL TO CLOSE ESTATE. corner
store and dwelling: 3-story bricIS in good
condition; northeast: afking price, 81 so:
small amount OF cash will buy. FREDER-
ICk J. RICE. Attorney. sl5 John Marshall
place I. W. Main 3ll2.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
SPlRITUALISM

Spiritual Medium. Readings daily hy 40.
poIntmsnt. Phone N. S2s3. Ill2 10Th &C. n. .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-09-16
France DEMANDS
AN EXPLANATION
FROM SWEDEN
Other Diplomats Expected to
Follow Example Of French
Minister in Requesting
Statement.

Stockholm, Sept. l3.-(Delayed)-
E. Thiebaut, the French minister,
called upon Foreign Minister Lind.
man with formal request for an ex.
planation of the Argentina incident
on be lalf Of his government.
The other representatives OF the
entente nations are expected to fol.
low. Minister Thiebaut's initiative,
The AMERICAN, British, French and
Russian ministers held a meeting to-
day, at which the situation was thor
oughW canvassed. ....
Won Eckhardt Denies.
Mexico City, Sept. l4.-Heinrich
Won Eckhardt, the German minister
to Mexico, tonight made statement
denying everything in connection
with the disclosures from Washington
that he had been employing a former
Swedish charge d'affaires to convey
information to the Berlin foreign Of
fee.
Won Eckhardt declared that he had
never seat any communication
through Folke Cronholm and that he
never wrote any communication
recommending Cronholm for a deco
ration for his services.
Won Eckhardt further said that he
did not know Cronholm personally,
only having met him at diplomatic
receptions.
Won Eckhardt makes aformai de-
NAL of everything in connection with
the Washington disclosures, and in
reply to an assertion that Washing
ton had full proof of his completely,
declared that this was merely an
American intrigue for casting dis
credit on the representatives of Ger
many.
Denials Discounted.
Washington, Sept. 1s.-German
Minister Won Eckhardt's denial that
he used the Swedish charge d'affaires
in Mexico City for transmitting mes
sages to Germany or that he had
written letter recommending an
award for those services arouses no