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The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
LANDLORD DENIES
PR0fITEERINGCHARGE
Fidelity Storage Company Answer.
Allegation of Rep. Crago.

The, Fidelity Storage Company and
James. l. Karrick yesterday filed in
the Supreme, Court of the District of
Columbia their answer to the bill in
equity recently filed by Representative
Thomas S. Crago of Pennsylvania,
seeking an injunction to restrain the
defendants from taking legal proceed
ings to oust him from the apartments
he occupies In the Farnsboro Apart
ment house at Twenty-second street
and Decatur Place.
The answer denies that Mr.. Crago
ever was a yearly tenant and exhibits
a copy OF the rent agreement setting
forth that the apartments were rent
ed beginning January ], 1917 at sIS5
per month, terminable at any time on
thirty days notice. The answer states
that the usual yearly rent Of the
apartment was Sis per month and the
monthly rate s135. but that it being a
dull season the apartment was offered
the Representative at $500 a year
payable monthly. but that he said he
would not be In Washington with his
family beyond March and declined a
yearly lease. striking out all yearly
reference from it.
1t Is denied that Mr.. Crago ever had
any semblance Of a promise by the de-
PENDANTS that his tenancy would con-
tinue in 1918 and that he was served
with notice to vacate the end of De-
cember because others desired the
apartment.
The allegation in the bill that the
defendants desired TO take advantage
Of war conditions and to secure an
exorbitant rent for the apartment is
denied.
The answer was filed by Charles II.
Mertliat, attorney for both defendants
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
U. S. PREPARES
TO PAY DEBTS
OF RAILROADS
Interstate Commerce Com.
missioner Explains Use
for $500, 900, 900.

Most of the $500. 900 requested of
Congress for the conduct of the rail-
roads under government control is to
be used In meeting railroad bond and
note maturities.
This was the testimony before the
Senate Interstate. Commerce Commit
tee yesterday Of George w. Anderson,
of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, author of the pending bill. He
said he wrote the bill. leaving blank
space in which Mr.. McAdoo, Railroad
Director General, inserted the amount
of money he would need as a revolv-
ing fund.
Mr.. McAdoo based his request for
500. 900. 900 on two chief items. railroad
maturities of 1913 and 1919. and addi-
tional equipment on capital account.
for the same period Commissioner
Anderson said Mr.. McAdoo had esti-
mated he would need approximately
s450,000, 900 to meet the maturities and
probably S200,0Oo,0oo to buy equipment.
Additions to the $500. 900. 900 already re-
quested, may be asked later, 1t was
| intimated.
Ibid you consider a moratorium on
securities payments?" asked Senator
Underwood.
President Is Receiver.
Mr.. Anderson replied that a mora
torium had been considered but deem
ed inadvisable because of the effect 1t
would have, not only on the railroad
market. He added that the bill was
Ira haf
might be likened to a receivershlp.
| would be met.
| the President Is a general receiver for
all the railways Of the country" he
| said.
The House Interstate Commerce
Committee gave evidences that 1t may
grant the railroads demand for fixing
date when the roads shall be re-
| turned to their owners. Montague, of
Virginia, and Rayburn. of Texas, were
outspoken for this program.
1.-THE roads should not be put in a
position of giving up their property.
under a patriotic impulse. under con-
ditions which make their future un-
certain" said Montague
81 regard the present draft of Sec
tion 49," said A.. P. Thorn. attorney
for the railroad executive. "as a GER
tain government ownership proposal" q"
We'll" replied Decker. of Missouri,
mot exactly that. we'll see II we like
government operation. and II we do,
there's no use lodging the fact that
| that section will result in ownership"
Julius Kruttschnitt. of the Southern
Pacific, again protested having 1915
included in making up the average
earnings"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
FURTHER COAL
SHORTAGE DUE,
SAYS GARFIELD
Fuel Administrator Warns
Nation to Expect Sixty
Day Depression.

During the next sixty days the
country will face its worst period
Of depression in the coal problem.
There is a shortage of $4,000
tons and this must be met in such
way that there will be no actual
suffering in any part of the coun-
try"
This warning was sounded last
night by DR.. Harry A. Garfield.
the Fuel Administrator.
To Seize Coal Pockets.
To meet the situation, these steps
will be taken:
Seize pockets OF coal that are
being held by manufacturers and
others against a years use.
CurtaiI the allotment of the sup
ply to large industries. even in
cluding the great munitions works.
Distribute the available supply
proportionately to the various parts
of the country, accounting impor-
tance of work to be done for the
prosecution of the war.
Compel non-essential industries
to reduce manufacture. as already
arranged with the paper board
Nine classes have
submitted plans to the administra-
tor.
Reduce the use OF coal in thea
ters and other amusement places.
including the cabaret shows and
the night restaurants.
DR.. Garfield last night assigned
p. B. Noyes. chief of the conser-
walton division OF the administra-
tion. to go to New York imme-
diately to advise with Albert H.
Wiggin. the New York State Ad-
ministrator. with regard to the
necessary curtailment of coal by in
dustries. theaters and amussments.
Governors and mayors have been
pressing the administration for relief.
The coal is being moved as fast as
possible and DR.. Garfield has hopes
Of giving some measure of aid to all.
The Administrator said 1t now takes
a car. nineteen days to make the trip
to New England and back. He ex-
poets to cut this down to seventeen
days. and save 5000 cars a day. II is
estimated that a curtsilment of the
non-essestial factories for a period OF
sixty days would conserve 10000
tons Of coal for the year.
As an Illustration of the difficulties
OF water transportation. it was made
known yesterday that battleship had
been sent to Baltimore to break the
ice in the harbor and open up the
channel which had been frozen over
solid for days. The battleship be-
came frozen in the ice and had to be
! broken out. She finally pushed her
way to a coal anchorage and brought
out fifteen barges and ships which
were released at Baltimore. There
was three feet OF ice in the harbor.
The Administrator yesterday order
ed shipments of coal of the low vola-
| tile quality to be rushed to Chicago
! from the Pocahontas field. The or
ders 10 operators call for shipment
of 50 per cent of the contracts which
they had for supplying the city.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
LOCAL MENTION.

Large herring, 5cy II oEs. sar-
dimes, l5c; Eat mackerel. 15c; white
meal, sc h.; whole wheat flour, &C:
20 oZs. baking powder. 15c: Is lbs.
white potatoes. Acc; lbs. onions,
25c; red kidney beans. 1jc can: II
Ozs. Van Camps beans, 17c: lima
beans, 17c; navy beans. 17c; black
eyed peas, lie: our best tea, 5Sc:
Wonder tea, 44c; Wonder coffee
2ec; Star cocoa, CSC: cocoanuts, &C
ana Sc; macaroni or spaghetti, l2c:
KsrO syrup, 13c, sc anc 75c can:
q Kirkman's soap. 25c: cheese. 3Oc;
csn pineapple. 25c: whiskbroonIs,
l9c. s26 Pa. Ave. and all the J. T.
d. PSles stores.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
MAIL CARRIERS LEG
BROKEN In COLLISION

George z. Winkelman. q letter car
rier in the local postofilce. suffered a
broken leg yesterday when q depart
ment automobile, returning TO the
postoffice with six other carriers. be-
came unmanageable and turned over
at Third and F streets northwest.
Mr.. Winkleman's leg was broken
both above and below the knee. The
injury above his knee was declared by
physicians to be compound fracture.
Other carriers returning in the auto
mobile to the department were shaken
up and bruised. but none required
medical attention. Mr.. Winkleman is
IS years Of age.
The machine was going east on F
street when a large coal wagon on
Third street started across in front Of
II. The driver jammed on the brakes
and endeavored to swerve aside to
avoid a collision. The steering gear
broke and the machine turned over.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
Maryland Smashes
Gold Output Record;
Produces Six Ounces

Maryland has broken record
In gold production.
Gdld production figures for
MARYLAND during 1917 have
neverbefore been equaled. ac-
cording to the Bureau Of the
Mint and the Geological Survey
estimate of the gold and silver
production of the country made
pablie yesterday.
Exactly six ounces of gold
were produced in Maryland dur
ing 1917 according to the estl-
mate.s and Maryland has set a
record for low production.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
OTHER TEMPERATURES.

TIDE TABLES.
Compiled by the United States Coast an,
Geodetic Suryey)
Today-IOw tide. 1 50 a. m and l4s p. m
high tide. IS a. NJ. and 7a4 D. IN.
CONDITION OF THE WATER
temperature and condition Of water YESTERDAY
Great Fsns-Tsmperature. &: condition. TgE
clear. Dalearlia ressrToir-Tempcrature y: c5u
dItion at north connection, very clear: condition
at south connection. very clear. Georgrtown dis
tributing reservoir-Temperature, u: condition al
inhuent gatehouse. very clear; condition at G:
fuent gate house very clear.
Automobile lamps must be lighted by 5 os p. m
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
LOCAL TEMPERATUREs.

Midnight, Is; 2 a m. q; IA. m. a: Ga. m.
2; a. M. .; 10 a. m, z; Il noon, 2 Cd. m.
.; p. m.. .: D. m. 2; p. m. .; IC
D. m. 2. Hishest. ~ lowest. 2. Relative
humidity-aa a. m. 65: p. N. s.: p. m. g.
Rainfall % p m. 10 y. M. DOL. Hours oi
sunshine. 0. Per cent Of possible sunshine, 0.
Departures Accumulated deficiency Of TEN
perature since January !. 1913. -BJ; deficiency
Of temperature since January l. 1915 Ia. ac.
climulated deficiency Of precipitation since Jsnu.
arJ l, 1918. -LW; deficiency Of Precipitation
since January l. 1875 10
Tempersture same date last year Highest, );
lowest, Is
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

District Of Columbia and Maryland: Rain or
snow Saturday; much colder at night and Sun,
day. with cold wave. Sunday fair; 1strpng east
to south wihds shifting to west and northwest
Saturday night, reaching gale force
Virginia: Rain Saturday; much colder st
might and Sunday. with cold wave Sunday
fair; strong southerly sinds, shifting To west.
erD and northwestsriy Saturday night, reaching
gale force
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12
HUSBAND SEEKS DIVORCE.

Allen Griffin filed suit yesterday
in the District Supreme Court for
absolute divorce against Martha
Griffin. The couple have two
grown children, having been mar
ried in 1893, the petition states,
The suit charges the wife with mis-
conduct.\
The Washington herald., 1918-01-12

To prolong the life OF chair seats
OF the fiber or pasteboard type.
put sheet tin. cut a slightly larger
size than the seat, over the chair.
fasten it with two or three tacks.
then put the fiber seat on top Of
the tin.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
FRENCH CITIZENS
 ARE ENSLAVED
i'ian> rom occupied Districts ln- Co Russia tu Work

PAitIS. April IA thousand citi- .rila of france from the occupied dis trictS Of Northern France nave been depurted It Russia by their TeutOnic captors and are being forced to per form the hardest kind of menial lab or. Four hundred of the captives are women.
 Germany is enslaving the captured northern provinces of France taking everything that can be removed, and even the richer parts of the soil are being carried to Germany to be used in the production of crops. The coun- try is being made barren waste and will not recover from the invasion for a quarter of a century.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
FRENCH EXTEND
 LINES 10 LUCE
Heavy Reinforcement Brought to Halt German Operations near Amiens
 Allied Lines pushed Forward

WASHINGTON, D. C., April A. Heavy French endorsements are be- ing brought up rapidly to where the Germans have concentrated their strongest efforts to break thru the allied lines, is the information receiv- ed today by the British war mission from British headquarters in France.
 The French have extended their line to Thermes near the Luce river.
 At all points on the allied front to- day the German advance has been checked, the enemy contenting him. self with digging in at some points and moving up the big guns at others. The artillery at many points is active ly smelling the enemy, and the growi of the big guns can be heard for forty miles.
 The weather has turned off warm and sunny and the soldiers are enjoy ing a brief respite from the drench- ing rains and the chilling winds of the past week.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
PAID BACK IN
 THEIR OWN COIN
Allied Planes Raid Coblentz, Killing 26-Also Raid Cologne Killing
 17-16O Are Injured

AMSTERDAM. April 4.-Raiding parties of allied airmen flew over Cob lentz and Cologne in Germany. kill ing 26 at the former place and IT at the latter, and wounding 16O at both places. Great damage was done to property in both cities according to a report received here today
 Coblentz is fortified city on the Rhine river in western Germany. It is connected with pontoOn bridge ov- CT the Rhine with the fortress of En-, renbreitstein. which with the exten- sive Notifications makes the city one of tine strongest in Germany. the forts being capable of accommodating 1OO.- 900 men. It's industries embrace wine, machinery. cigars and pianos. It is all important munitions center.
 Cologne is also on the Rhine river in Prussia, and is strongly fortified city, and because of it's historical as- sociatiors. the magnitude of its com- merce, it's position as a fortress of the hrSt class, and it's archiepiscopal see is one of the most important towns of Rhenish Prussia In the heart of the city are many houses built in the llth aNd lGth centuries and eveL ear Ter. out ihc pior. of Cologne is l,s cal i' dral. on" of the nObicSt and most imEress i've structures of Gothic arrhi- .. tH"" in rs.r',',"". Its fOG414t.Ons were laid in l24S and it was cOmplet- ed in 1880 It is a cruciform basilica: the choir is surrounded hy eight chapels, in which are the tombs of many archbishops. The reputed bones of the legendary three kings Of the Eastare also are preserved here in gold shrine. There is also museum of ecclesiastical antiquities in the for mer chapel. Some other interesting are Rathaus. the Gurzen- ich, the church of St. Maria in Capi- tol. the Apostles Church. and the Jes- uits Church. The Wallraf-Itichartz or museum is noted for it's collection of famous painting and me- diacval antiquities. The principal in- duStries are painting. the manufac- ture of woOllens. CottoES. sugar. to- baccos. chocoiairS, porcelain. carpets. hriy', and perfumes
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
DRASTIC ACTION
 MAY BE TAKEN
Governors and Members of Council of Defense Urge Suppression of Ger
 man Language

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4.- Governors of the different states of the Union meeting here today with members of the council of national de- fense urged that drastic action be talk en to stamp out disloyalty and curb the use of the German language prl- vately or by the press of the nation. The meeting also advocated measures to prevent preaching in German and the teaching of German in elementary schools.
 Secretary of War Daniels who pre- sided at the meeting asked the gov ernors to formulate resolutions sup porting a bill drafted by the attorney general to reach spies. traitors. and disloyal persons when full American ization has been accomplished.
 Secretary Daniels said: Not only will every American be mobilized for war but we will put the fear of God into the hearts of those who live among us and fatten upon us and are not Americans"
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
J. 5. TROOPS
 HEAVILY SPELLED
Americans Mingled with High Explosive Shells

AMERICAS ARMY, rance, Apri. 4.-The American troops at cer,all, sectors of Toul have been subjected to extraordinary heavy gass attacks, Mingled with the gas projectiles were shells of high explosives. The enemy artillery has been hamering away at the American lines the past few days, but few casualties have been report ed
 The new gas used by the enemy is clear and of an unknown composition. The first gas used came in the form of a yellow cloud and was easily dis tinguished. The soldiers depend upon rats and animals in the trenches to guard them against the attacks. the animals being highly susceptible to the attacks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
BALLA|NE ALLEGES
 FUNDS WASTED
Files Charges Against Riggs-l niOn> Charge he i> OpIn>el tn Eight
 tour I.,w-->n>Wcrs Filed

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April A. Chairman Key Pittman. of Nevada, announced today that he hoped to get the committee on territories. which has under construction the nomina- ton of Thomas Rigges as Governor of Alaska, together tomorrow. MT. Pitt man deplored the sensational reports about the investigation.
 John E. Ballaine of Seward has fil- ed charges against MT. Riggs. mak- ing certain allegations of a waste of public funds in the construction of the Alaska railroad.
 Certain labor unions of Alaska also have filed charges that MT. Riggs is opposed to the eight hour law.
 Riggs has filed answers to both charges, and states that he favors the eight-hour law and time and half for overtime.
 Strenuous opposition is developing to the seating of Riggs, but most of the fight up to the present time is be- ing conducted by Republicans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
NEW REGULATIONS
 REGARDING FISHING

New regulations have been issued regarding the licensing of fishermen have been issued by the Federal Food Administration. Under the new rules each fisherman required to secure a license will secure from the local food administrator, Arthur Lang. two ap- plications for license, both of which he will fill out, forwarding one to the United States Food Administration at Washington, and retain the other. When the license is issued it will be forwarded to MT. Lang, and will be delivered to the applicant upon sur render of the duplicate application. There is no cost or fee for these H. censes.
 All fishermen-salt water fisher men-other than those employed on wages, engaged in the catching of salt water fish or in the producing of any other kind on sea food. including lob sters, crabs. shrimps. oysters. clans. etc., must take out licenses. This must be done whether such fishermen are citizens of the United States or aliens and whether they are temporarily or steadily engaged in the business. The only exceptions are as follows:
 Fishermen, whether members of unions or otherwise. who are em- ployed to fish on vessels or in traps or other fishing operations and who are temporarily paid for their services on some scale of wages and do not de pend for their remuneration as share. men on some form of salt water fish ing lay; and men similarity employ ed on wages in the shellhsh and crus tacean industries. including oysters clans, Holsters, crabs, shrimps. etc.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
JEWS ARE BEING
 MASSACRED
Moscow reports That Three Hundred have been Killed in Anti Sem
 itic Riots in Turkrstan

MOSCOW. April Three hundrcd robbed and beaten in anti-.iemitic riots in Turhestdn, according to d re- port which reached here today. ln Jews in many interior Russian pro vinces.
 Turkestan is located in Central Asi- atic Russia. about 5OO,OOO square miles. Tashkend is the capital.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
HUGE ARMY BE
 FORMED RUSSIA
Secretary of War Talks of Organizing Power Equal to .Japan's and Ger
 many'S-Draft Generals

MOSCOW. April 4.-RusSia will form an army of l,50O,OOO men not inferior in power and equipment to the Germans of Japanese, M. PCdo- Toi$ky. assistant sr' rr!ary of war de- cla"sd today at & conference Of tn" various military departments. This would be the first step in arming the whole Russian nation. The plan would require the services of former gener- alS and other officers
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
GERMANS INVADE SOUTH FINLAND Thirty Transports with Troops Arrive at Port of BargO-Conquest
 of Finland Planned

PETROGRAD. March 4.-Thirty German transports with troops have arrived at Bargo on the southern coast of Finland, southeast of Hell singfors, according to a dispatch re- ceived here today. It is believed that the Teutons are planning to march west to Helsingfors and meet the divi- sion which landed recently at Apo, west of Helsingfors.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
BIG DANCE AT POST
 TOMORROW EVENING

The Garrison Amusement Associa- tion will give a dance and box social at the Post tomorrow night. All are invited to attend. Boxes will be sold at ten o'clock and after luncheon is served dancing will be resumed. The boat will leave the city dock for the post at 8:15 and will return to Val deg at 1 o'clock.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
ROAD COMMISSION CREW
 WILL LEAVE FOR DELTA

Foreman Lars Holland. with a crew of men, will leave on the North western for the Interior via Cordova, to start the seasons work on the roads. MT. Hollands crew will pro- ceed first to the Delta, where camp will be made. Those comprising the crew are J. D. Hamilton. Jack Hughes, George Brown, Nels Jensen, Paul Paulson. John Paulson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
MCCARTHY MAN INSANE

Advices received at the marshals office state that Emil Seamberg. of Mccarthy, has been adjudged insane by jury in the commissioners court at that place. and will be sent out to the Morningside sanitarium. near Portland.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
PLAN BLOCKED

PARIS: The attempt of Deputy Mayeeras to interpellate the govern ment on air raids and reprisals was frustrated today by Premier Clem- enceau. A better form of procedure. the premier said, would be to allow Deputy Mayeeras to explain before the army committee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
THIRTEEN BRITISH VESSELS
 SUNK DURING PAST WEEK

LONDON. March 4.-Thirteen Brit ish vessels were sunk by enemy sub marines during the week ending last night. Last week the number sunk was 29, which indicates a falling off in sinkings the past week.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
WELL KNOWN MATE
 PROMOTED TO MASTER

John r. Wall. formerly mate on the steamship Alaska, and well known to all Northlanders, has been prOmot- ed to master of the steamship Suth- crland, one of the newly built gov ernment vessels of 7SO0 tons and has assumed command of the vessel.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
T.ftT FAVORS EXECUTION
 ENEMY SPIES INSTANTER

MUSKOGEE. Okla. April 4.-In an address delivered here last night William Howard Taft said that bull lets should terminate the citizenship of all convicted enemy spies. He stat ed the government is too lenient with enemy aliens destroying property and hindering the progress of the war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
DAILY FISH BULLETIN

SEATTLE, April 4.-Seattle prices at noon April third. Halibut. sixteen cents; ling and red cod. six cents.
 SEATTLE, April 4.-Seattle prices at noon April fourth. Halibut. sixteen cents: ling and red cod, six cents; black cod. eight cents.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
DELLA IN PORT

The launch Della arrived in port last night from Ellamar, Landlock and Fidalgo. MT. and Mrs. Mark Gleason and Mike Stanton were pas sengers. Capt Rider reports large amount of drifting ice and slush In the bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
MAYOR CHASE
 IS DEFEATED Straight Ticket With w. R. Hillery Mayor Elected at COrdOva-In. dependents Sadly Beaten
Special to the Prospector

Especial to the ProspectOr)
 CORDOVA, April 4.-The straight Cordova ticket was elected at Cor dova Tuesday. w. R. Hillery was elected mayor; A. J. Adams. Malcolm Brock. Will Clayson. Jack Sapiro, A. J. Mcconnell. c. M. RosswOg for council.
 The independent ticket with Dr. defeated.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04
ARTILLERY DUELS
 ARE VIOLENT
French Troops Raid German Trenches and Bring Back PrisOners-isat-
 tie CenterS at NlOntdidier

PARIS, April Artillery fighting became very general and violent dur ing the night north of Montdidier. the war office anuOuucCd this morning I'renchmen raided German trenches . ,n the Champagne sector on the Mouse and brought back thirty prisoners.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-04-04

Thos. Davis, manager-sf the saw mill at Port Wells is in town on a business trip.