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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Suspicious Aroused.

Suspicious Aroused.
The Argentine government will, how
ever, inevitably demand an explana-
ton from Sweden. Indeed, it is be-
heyed, such a demand already has
been dispatched TO Stockholm. Pend
ing the receipt of a reply. patient
''watchful waiting" will be ArSen-
tine's policy.
The exposure of German duplicity
with Argentine is already having the
eHect primarily desired of il. South
American diplomats here yesterday
began to open their eyes. While it
cannot be predicted that relations be-
tween Germany and Argentine will be
broken OF, it is asserted with definite
ness that Luxburg. the offending Ger
man, viii have to leave Buenos Aires
in quick time.
His allusion to the Argentine min
lister Of foreign affairs as an ass is
regarded as a deadly insult 1t will
PROBABLY have a more far-reaching
effect on the relations of the two
countries than will the German ac-
lions with regard to argentine ships
IL has first OF all created the atmos-
phere Of suspicion between the two
countries which, the United States
state Department believes. is the
healthy condition for all concerned
except Germany 1t has put the latest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
KILLED
At POTOMAC PLANT
John McElroy. I9. Accidentally
touches Wire of $500 Voltage.

While attempting to reparir some
wires at the Potomac Electric. Power
plant at Fourteenth and B streets
northwest yesterday afternoon, John
McElroy. 10, OF s19 L street northwest,
was killed instantly as the result of
coming in contact with $500 volts Of
electricity.
When doctors arrived at the scene of
the accident the man was. already
dead He was taken to the Emergency
hosi ltaI and later to the District
morgCe.
McElroy. at the time of his death,
was working with gang of men. -Four
OF these men have been summoned
to appear at the coroner's inquest. to
be held this afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
at the morgue. They are: Norman
Norton, John 'Pearce, Clayton Warne,
and VIM. Christine,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
SIX PERSONS KILLED
in AUTO COLLISION
Machine Strikes Train at New York
Railroad Crossing.
(By the International News Service.

Rochester, n. Y, Sept. 9.-Six
Rochester persons were killed, five of
them instantly, when the Black Da-
mond Express, the crack Buffalo
New York train, wcst-bound on the
main line of the Lehigh Valley Rail-
road, struck an automobile in which
they were returning TO Rochester
from Wayland, on the West Hen
rietta road. twelve miles south of
Rochester, at $40 o'clock this even.
ing.
The dead are: Joseph Geisler. 81
years old, prominent grocer; Mrs.
Amelia Geisler, his wife; Joseph Gels
Ter. ir.. aged 16 died in Rochester
hospital; Edwin Geisler. aged II: Miss
Teresa Geisler, aged IS. and Mrs.
Florence Heidi, married daughter, %
years old. wife of George Heidi. ir..
wholesale milk dealer. OF this city.
The accident occurred at one of the
most dangerous crossings in Western
New York. where number of other
fatalities have taken place in recent
years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Baltimore & Ohio to Chicnro.

Shortest route and with nC
change of cars. Four solid all-steeI
trains leave Washington daily will
new coaches and exceslent dining
car service. The Chicago Limited
7:4f p. m. have Pullman drawing
room compartment and library OBJ.
servation sleeping cars The Mid
die West Express" at 9:IO a. m
and Chicago Express" at 1870;
night have Pullman drawing-room
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Kansas Governor Sees
Dry Nation in Five Years

New York. Sept. 9-Gov. Arthur
Capper, of Kansas. predicted national
prohibition within five years. while
delivering an address today in Grace
Methodist Church. Referring to pro-
hibition in Kansas. he said:
Il regard prohibition as the great
est blessing ever bestowed on a
State"
The governor said Kansas had been
opposed TO war until it became in
evitable, but that now no State will
give greater support TO a vigorous
prosecution of the war.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
PRESIDENT STILL ON CRIJISE

GIoucester, Mass, Sept .. : The
yacht Mayflower with President and
Mrs wilson aboard departed from
this harbor during the night for an
unknown destination. Mrs. Francis
sayre and Miss Margaret Wilson.
daughtcrs Of the President, dined
aborad the yacht last night and came
ashore later. The President is un-
derstood TO be cruising in nearby
waters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Whitman Dimes with Workers.

Brighamton, y. Y. Sept. 9.-Gov.
Whitman, with several prominent
men. COO members OF the new drafted
army and a thousand factory work
men dined here today at a cafeteria
in democratic style. Each man, in
Guiding the governor, served him
self
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Four Months in Congress.

-Four Months in Congress.
The revenue bill! has been more than
-FOUR months in Congress. 1t was re-
ported to the House by the Ways aud
Means Committee, May O. and was
sent to the Senate Finance Committee
May p. The committee sent it. to the
Senate June 2S. with a total of 1,67O.-
900, 900.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Two Aviators Hurt in Fall.

Davenport, Iowa. Sept. Sc. B.
GrisweIl and Louis Bodor. two avia-
to=s. were injured. one probably fatal
ly, when the biplane in which they
were flying today fell 800 feet TO the
srognd
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
SUB ISLOSING
EFFECT At SEA
Activities Less Destructive
Against Shipping, Cot
ton Figures Show.

Expressing his belief that the sub
marine is losing its eT sctivcness so
AR as the transoceanic traffic in cot
ton is concerned. Clarence Ousley. As
sistant Secretary OF Agriculture. is
sued a statement yesterday compsr-
ing the outlook for next year with
last year.
Mr.. Ousley says that embargoes
on cotton should have little effect
il any. on the gross movement OF
the staple. He submits an anslyti-
cal statement which shows that this
years production is considerably
below that OF last year.
Last years exports to all coun-
tries other than France, Italy. Rus
STA, England, Canada and Japan
were only 722.l34 bales and yet I
read a statement recently that the
embargo would cut of the markets
for 100000 bales comments Mr..
Ousley.
The total exports before the
war were 9.165. 800: last year they
were 5.947.165. Before the war eN-
ports TO Germany were Ass. .22O: TO
Austria. lOl.7SG; total, 2.SS7.0o6. The
difference between the total exports
the year before the war and last
year is S.21S.lS5. 1t will be seen
that the suspension OF exports TO
Germany and Austria lacks COM
psratively little OF accounting for
the difference between exports now
and before the war. The European
neutrals last year received 59S.O53
bales. Where are the markets that
would take 100000 bales but for
the embargo?
Experts show Decrease.
1T is interesting 20 observe that ex-
ports 10 England last year were 49,
3SS compared with 5.Sgl.2H for the year
before the war or a difference OF only
CO... .S5S while exports to Italy and
Japan increased .lS2 bales.
with the present crop Of p age 900
bales" continued Mr.. Ousley. with
record OF 7.iSl. nS6 bales taken in the
United States in one year, there is no
reason whatever for doubt shat there
will be demand fo- all the American
cotton in sicht available for export.
Last year American takinEs were
5.s9l.CS6 and last years exports 5.ss7. .l65,
making a total OF lS 4SS25l bsles. or
SS9. 80 more than the estimated crop.
OF this year"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Course on German Policy.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Sept. 9--The Jni-
versity of Cincinnati will this fall in
troduce a course that will cNpound the
poor policy OF the German govern
ment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Experts show Decrease.
Denied Work; Commits Suicide.

New York. Sept. 9.-Josephine Gi-
vorne. IS. shot herself in the left breast
today because her mother denied her
request 10 be permitted 10 go TO
work instead OF returning to school
tomorrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Defends name
Of MRS. king
Sister of the Dead Woman
Backs Means in Uphold
ing Character.

CBy the international News seryIceD
concord. N G, Sept 9-Mrs Mary
Melvin. sister Of Mrs. Maude King,
the wealthy widow whose mysteri-
Gus death here. more than a week
ago is under investigation, TODAY
testified to her entire confidence in
castor Bullock Means. the conf
Dental man of the dead woman.
This boy is innocent" she de-
clared. s sure as there is a God
in heaven"
Mrs. McMeIvins statement was in
response to declaration of Mrs.
Annie ID. Robinson, of AshevilIe,
mother of the dead woman, yester-
day. that she believed her daughter
had been murdered.
Mrs. Melvin would say little else
except that her mother. at times.
was inclined to be "flighty."
Means Makes Statement.
Means today spoke freely on all
matters except Mrs. Robinson's state
ment about Mrs. Kings death.
1 am Southern gentleman" he
said. and as such cannot say any
thing about Mrs Robinson. also [
cannot answer the generalities in her
statement"
ne was particularly emphatic in his
dc1unciatiOn of the report that Mrs
hInS had undergone an ILLEGAL opera-
t!On at Asheville.
1 VIII listen 20 any criticism of my
SELL ne said. but l will not listen
10 anything against Mrs. King. l de-
tended her many times when she was
alive and 1 certainly will now, that
she Is dead The operation of Mrs.
hlnS was n minor one and was per-
formed by two of the most reputable
] MUSICIANS in Asheville. In fact: l had
1t DELAYED until 1 investigated their
reliability. 1 intend to hold to legal
accountability any one who makes the
statement that there was anything il
legal about the operation.
Had Protected Woman.
Means and Mrs. Melvin both denied
the statements that Mrs King wouId
not have touched the revolver at the
spring where she received her fatal
wound owing to her fear of firearms.
Many times" said Mrs. Melvin.
when we were passing shooting GAL
Ices in Chicago and elsewhere l
have known Mrs. King to stop and
want to try her luck"
Means, his wife and two sisters cor
roborated what Mrs. Melvin said.
Means admitted that he had protected
Mrs. King from bands Of confidence
men. particularly from man named
March.
Means told of a man who had
shadowed Mrs King for several
days in Chicago last May. He said
the man denied trailing her until
confronted by a hotel porter who
insisted that the man had trailed
the widow five or six times. Soon
after the man disappeared.
Hayden Clement. prosecutor of
this district, reiterated today that
ne would make no investigation of
the case until a motive for murder
had been disclosed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
finds worms
in JAIL FARE
Miss Mary Winsor, Say
Sufs, Then Lost Liber-
ties at Occoquan.

Six little worms, peacefully entomb-
ed in a dish of hominy served as part
of a prison breakfast, were the cause
of getting Miss Mary Winsor. militant
suffragist now interned at Occoquan
for picketing the White House, in
wrong with the superintendent of the
District workhouse, suffragists who
visited the workhouse last night de-
clared.
Just six little worms sealed the doom
of Miss Winsor and caused her prison
liberties to be taken away from her.
it is declared. For when she found
the youngsters cuddled up in what
promised to be an appetizing bowlful
of prison fare, Miss Winsor imme-
diateiy gathered them in and took
them to Supt. Whitaker and started
''scene," her friends say.
As a result of her infringements on
prison rules. Supt Whitaker, 1t is
said, declared that she was behaving
badly" and sentenced her to the loss
of any liberty that she had been en-
joying. This probably means that
Miss Winsor will have to serve her
full sentence at Occoquan instead of
having five days taken off for good
beha vior.
Suffs' Counsel Complains.
The suffrsgists imprisoned at
OccoQuan complained to the visit
ing party that they are not being
given sufficient exercise and fresh
air at the workhouse. Miss Lucy
Ewing has lost five pounds in
weight since her arrest She will
be released tomorrow. According
to members of the party who went
to OcCoquan yesterday. she declares
she will resume her work of pick
citing Immediately.
In view of the complaint of the
suffragists about conditions at the
prison, Mrs. ellison Gardner, coun-
sci for the interned militants, yes
terday sent the following letter
to Commissioner BrownIow, Super
intendent Whitaker and John Joy
Edison. president of the Associated
Charities:
Il am asked by the prisoners
for whom l am acting as counsel
to bring to your attention the fact
that they are not getting enough
outdoor exercise to keep them
well.
For four days they have not
been out of the buildings except
to walk from one building TO
another. l understand that il is
your desire to keep the prisoners
in good health. This certainly
cannot be accomplished II they are
to be deprived of exercise. 1 hope
they will receive your immediate
attention" Very truly yours.
MATILDA HALL GARDNER.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
ARGENTINE TO DEMAND
SWEDISH EXPLANATION
Clamor for Declaration of War with Germany
Freely Made in Many Sections of
Southern Republic
CBy International New. seryice.)

Buenos Ares Sept 9-Argenne will move slowly in the crisis
which has overnight with Sweden and Germany the
result of the American State Departments revelation of German
Charge Count Luxburg's activities here
Public indignation fever heat Except for handful of
ProGman and uaconevatve papers, the Argentine press is
camons for the immediate rupture of relations with Germany some
leading demanding declaration of of war; following
the example of the United States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
OFFICIALS ARE SILENT,

Official withheld pending representations to the
Swedish and German governments Precisely what form these
senahon will take indicated by the slightest hint from the
foreign office There wed6ned belief however, that Argentine
will not such lengths declaring warnot at least until
careful and exhaustive inquiry has been made
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
ITALIANS R0UT REBELS:
TAKE 5000 PRISONERS
Crushing Defeat Inflicted Upon Force Pre-
pairing for Advance Upon the Town of
Zuara-Enemy Guns Captured
CBy international News servIce.)


Rome Sept "a brilliant Italian victory a strong force
of rebels commanded by Turkish officers Tnpo
tonight by the Of the colonies The rebels attacked
September they preparing for advance the
town of Zuara. recently captured by the Italians.
ENEMY GUNS CAPTURED
The Italians under the leadership of Cen Giuseppe casnis
inflicted crushing defeat upon hem capturing big guns 4s7
rifles and wentysx of munitions The rebel force
after suffering heavy losses.
Five thousand rebels taken prisoner.
Rome. Sept Gen. CsdOrna has received within the last
week fewer than 10000 esams from all parts of the world
congatustns him upon his against the Austrans
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
victim OF AUTO
Crash MAY DIE
Mrs. Arnett Suffers Frac-
tured Skull Seven In
iured in Accidents.

One expected to die and seven in
jured is the toll of seven street crashes
in Washington and its vicinity Satur-
day night and yesterday. The person
expected to die is Mrs. Ida Arnett, So,
So Morton place northeast.
Mrs. Arnett was taken to the Cas-
ualty Hospital suffering nom frac-
tured skull. after the automobile,
owned and operated by Theodore
Lewis Birge. All l street northeast, in
which she was riding. collided yester-
day afternoon with telegraph pole
on the Arkansas road. She was rushed
to the hospital in the automobile of
Edward S. Hindiboe, 1910 Kenyon
street northwest, where it was said
that little hope of her recovery is en-
tertained.
Driver Is Arrested.
was said by the police that the
machine skidded and struck the rear
end against the pole. Beside Birge
and Mrs. Arnett, there were Mrs.
Birge and her two children in the car.
These were not injured. Birge was
arrested and IS being held pending the
outcome of the accident
Serg. John J. Murphy, of the engi-
neer corps, and Ester Palz, age IL,
lO1 First street northwest, both sus-
tanned fractured limbs when the
motorcycle on which they were riding
collided yesterday morning in Potomac
Park, opposite the Washington Bar
racks, with an automobile operated
by William II. Goucher, 1920 Four
teenth street northwest. The Palz
child was riding in the side-car Of the
motorcycle.
fwo machines collided yesterday at
noon on Pennsylvania avenue. near
Prout street, southeast. One of the
machines was owned and operated by
Horace Anderson. 512 Tenth street
southeast, who received a deep cash
in the right arm.
Army officer Injured.
Losing control of the automobile
which he was driving last night, on
Wisconsin avenue. near Pierce Mill
road, Lieut. Henley Glazebrook, U. S.
A., of Rockville, Md, crashed into a
telegraph pole. He suffered lacera-
tions about the head and face.
Yesterday morning an automobile
truck, operated by Tony c. Gray, Of
Rockville, Md. ran against the curb
on Seventh street northeast and over
turned. Gray and his helper, Harry
f. Folher, were injured about the body.
Robert Berg, of the Soldiers Home,
was severely cut yesterday afternoon
when the automobile in which he was
riding collided at First and Bryant
streets northwest, with an automo-
bile owned and operated by Mrs.
Fred Clark, 1745 Willard street north
west.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Pope MAY GET
german Terms
Rumored Peace Movement
Must Bear Acid Test,
Officials Say.

II Germany is preparing to set forth
her peace terms in her reply to the
Pope, the United States will be more
interested in how these terms were
arrived at than in what they contain.
The State Department has been hear
ing, with much interest. OF the con-
ferences between Chancellor Michaets
and seven members of the Reichs-
tag" It has already a fair idea Of
the terms Germany will offer. But the
State Department has had experience
with German offers and promises.
This was the attitude Of the United
States as sketched yesterday by a
high administration official The
preparations for war are being pushed
with the greatest vigor.
The seven members Of the Reichs-
tag" information has been parInittCd
to leave Germany in peculiar form, II
was pointed out here yesterday. II
was hinted that these gentlemen,
upon whose guidance the German
chancellor is now leaning. were inde-
pendent Of court and military circles.
They were tagged as representing the
bulk of the German people assembled
in the Reichstag. But their names
have so far been omitted in all Off
Cial reports.
What Germany May Ask.
According to confidential informa-
ton which has reached the State De-
partment this is the condition in Ger
many which will mold the peace
terms and the manner in which they
are offered:
!. The military caste is still conf
dent that the war holds a final tri-
umph for the Teutou arms.
>. The German Teople are only par
TALLY accepting this viewpoint.
3. The liberals of Germany. led by
ErtzberSer and the Catholic Cen
trist party. are clamorinC for a larger
popular share in the government
The attitude OF the administration
from Germany. possibly through the
Vatican. is therefore awaited with
the keenest anxiety.
The attitude Of the administration
remains unshakCn that no peace
terms can he seriously considered un-
less they first assure TO the world the
RAISING of the military aUtocrscy and
the reparation of the wrongs that
autocrncy is already guilty of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
ROAD MERGER
AIDS SHIPPING
Harrison Says Rail Lines
Handle More Through
War Arrangement

CBy the International News Seryicc,)
New York. Sept 9.-"The voluntary
act of 693 railroads of the country In
merging their competitive activities
for the period of the war and uniting
IN one continental system has not
only made the transportation problem
presented by the war less cumbersome
to handle. but sure of satisfactory
solution" said Fairfax Harrison
chairman of the railroads war board.
today in issuing a statement sumariz-
ing important results achieved during
The four months of the boards exis-
tence.
Among the railroads of the coun-
try we have loyal army Of 1,75O 900
persons employed in all grades from
engine wipers to presidents.
The coordination of the nation q
carriers has made possible the most
intensive use of every locomotive. car
and mile Of track. Since April 1 car
shortage has been reduced 70 per cent
In May freight transportation service
rendered by about 10 per cent of Glass
/ roads was ISL per cent i'm excess of
service rendered in 1916.
Much Freight Handled.
hS NdAlNi nave dCnleNeQ the as
founding feat OF adding to their
freight service in two years an amount
equivalent to the freight traffic of
Great Britain, France. Russia, Ger
many and Austria combined.
BY promptly moving empty cars
from cne railroad to another, irrespec-
tive of ownership. the board has
moved 1890 empty freight cars into
districts where they have been most
needed.
BY regulating the movement of
grain for export. the number of cars
ordinarily required for this service has
been reduced despite an abnormal ex-
port increase this year, 75,6S2,OS
bushels of wheat, corn. barley and
oats being shipped to the allies from
May / to July H."
Mr.. Harrison said the railroads have
supplied the government every IA
C!lity possible for intelligent co-opera-
ton in handling every military prob
lem involving the transportation of
troops and supplies. The board, he
stated. had also designed special
equipment for hospital and troop train
service.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
War TAX Vote
IS DUE TODAY
Senate Will Pass Finally on
$2,493,710,000 Reve-
nue. Measure.

After some ten weeks the Senate
will vote finally upon the 50, 800, ,OOO, coo
war revenue bill this afternoon. The
Dill will then 90 to conference between
the two houses of Congress.
1t is hoped that the differences he
tween the House and Senate may be
settled within a fortnight, after which
the big tax bill will go to the Presi-
dent tor his signature.
As the bill now stands it totals about
s.. i93, 10000, against the $1,S7S. .92O, COO in
the House bill. However, some
changes are predicted. 1t is said that
the consumption taxes upon coffee.
tea. sugar and cocoa amounting To
*s6,OOOOOO. and the postal increases
totalling s12sCO.OOO. will be cut from,
the bill. This would bring the total
of the measure down to 81, S9J, 10000
Differences In Bill.
Some Of the differences. between the
bill as II left the House and the bill
as it stands in the Senate are illus
trated in the following table:
Title !. House. Senate
New war taT-.......-.. Sj9S. 100 600 Ssy2 200 OrO
War tax 1916 incomes. 100000
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-05

Names of soldiers are continuing to
be received at the office of the Palla-
dunn. The list is almost complete. It
was boosted to 26S by additional
names received Wednesday.
The Palladium will be able to give
the address of every soldier from
Richmond in the service of his coun-
try.
Ernest c. Lehman, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Frank Lehman, 22S North
Eighth street, enlisted in the second
Ohio Ambulance company on May %,
at Columbus, o. He is stationed at
Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala
oliver e. Phillips, is serving in the
18th company of coast artillery sta
toned at Fortress Monroe, Va. He is
the son of Perry Phillips, North Fifth
street
Joseph p. Broderick, son of Mrs.
Mary Broderick, 312 Lincoln street, en-
listed May s, and is serving on the
U. S. S. Houston" He is % years
old.
Ralph n. MarkIey, foster son of Mr..
and Mrs. James S. Cook, 22O5 North F
street, enlisted in the army April 20,
and is now serving in troop L, 18th
cavalry stationed at Hachita, N M.
Ed Ireton, friend Of Clay Brooks,
rural route A, has been in the service
for one year and is sergeant in mo-
tor company No. II.