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The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
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DISPUTE OVER
RAILROADBILL
Rate-making Power Bone
of Contention Between
Two Houses.

There were prospects last night OF
sharp fight in conference on the
administration railroad bill. Meet
ings OF the conference begin today,
with both Senate and House lead
ers confident that q deadlock will
ensue on at least one point, neces-
stating tn conferes asking in
structions from their respective
branches.
Whether the President or the
Interstate Commerce Commission
shall have rate-malSing power is
the sticking point.
The Senate voted more than six
to one to leave this authority with
the commission. The House. by a
majority of more than fifty. placed
it with the President.
Neither the conferees OF the
House or the Senate believe they
can afford to abandon their respec-
tive stands with such conclusive ex-
pressions of opinion behind them.
Observers OF the bills course be-
lieve II is the Senate which will re-
cede. In addition 20 the Democrats
who vote to give the President this
authority, there is an open admis-
sion that the railroads themselves
are extremely desirous that the
President shall have rate-making
power.
Many Republicans from Eastern
states with Democrats In the House
to confer this authority on the
President; and there was more than
a scattering of progressive Demo-
Gratis who voted against IL. The
trend in the last few days was to-
ward giving the power to the Presi-
dent, and the Capitol confidently be-
l!eves the Senate will fall in line.
While less trouble is expected
over the time limit. the Senate specifi-
cally voted down a proposal that
the reads shall be kept two years
after the war. as the House pro-
Nides; and the House provision for
eighteen months.
There are several hundred minor
differences, mostly in Verbiage, but
some OF them affecting railroad
compensation to the extent OF $5.-
100000 a year.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
six DEATHS LISTED
OF OVERSEAS BOYS
Gen. Pershing' Latest Report Shows
twenty-five Wounded.

The War Department last night
a second long list of cas-
ualttes sustained by the American
expeditionary forces in action on
February 26 and 27. Gen. Pershing
reported one man severely wounded
on February 20: twenty-three
wounded on same date, and
one man slightly wounded on Feb
ruary ~.
Two accidental deaths and four
deaths from disease also were re-
ported by Gen. Pershing.
1t was declared to be quite OBJ
viOus" at the War Department that
the men reported as wounded on
February 26 were victims of Ger
man gas attacks on that date.
Severely Wounded In Action.
Private HARRY TAYLOR, SPRING
field. Ohio.
Slightly Wounded.
Private PAUL L. ANDREWS,
Lawrence, kans.
Private JOHN L. BRAY, Drum,
ny.
Private LESLIE II. BULL, Full
ton, Mo.
Private GUY A. CARTER, Mead
willie, No.
Private FRANCIS T. DALEY,
Shell Lake. Wis.
Private DUFFY DEMPSEY. Lud-
low, Colo.
Private ERNEST L. GIBBONS,
Waterford, Cal.
Sergt. LEE HACKER. Manches-
ter, KY.
Private DEWEY NJ. HARRING-
TON. Pavo, Ga.
Private FRANK NJ. HODGES,
Ottawa, Kans.
Private OSCAR JOHNSON. Osap,
Sweden.
Private HENRY F. McGRATH,
Holyoke, Mass.
Sergt. HUGH MARSH, BelIevilIe,
Ill.
Private JOSEPH S. MARSHALL,
Toledo. Ohio.
Private STANLEY MINDIKow-
SKI, Chicago, Ill.
Cook PAUL SHoONUCK, George
town, Ill.
Private OLIVER r. SMITH. Ipava,
Ill.
Corp. CHARLES 1. SPRAGUE,
No.
SECOND Lieut.. JAMES c. WEMYSs,
N. C.
Corp. JOHN T. wINN. New Ro-
chelle, N. Y.
Private DELBERT w1EDMAIER,
Chicago, Ill.
Private TONY PoVELONIs, Pitts
burgh, Pa
Private IVAN L. PATRICK, Key
ser, w. Va.
Private WILLIAM RICHTER, Chi
cago. Ill.
Private RAY SHELTON, Mount
Erie, III.
Deaths.
Private JOSEPH N. BEDARD,
Burlington, VT.
Private GEORGE B. BURLING,
jr., Richmond Hill, N. Y.
Corp. JOHN FISHER, pneumonia.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Private CLARENCE MOONEY, ac-
killed, Gastonia, N. C.
Corp. HYMAN RoESEN, acciden-
tally killed, 1914 North Lincoln
street. Chicago, Ill.
Private JOSEPH c. WILDWOOD,
scarlet fever. Bridgewater, Conn.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
FOR CLOSER COOPERATION.

In order to bring about a better
Understanding and closer .co-opera-
ton among the various branches of
war service. the American Penwomen
have decided TO hold a series Of knit.
ting teas at the association head
quarters. 1873 II street northwest.
These teas are held each Friday from
to s, Yesterday afternoon Mrs. 10
sephus Daniels and Mrs Archibald
Hopkins spoke on various phases o.
the war. The hostess was Mrs.
William Atherton Du Puy. chairman
OF the publicity committee of the War
Camp Community Service Of the War
.nd Neyz depaytmsnts
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
SENATE CURBS
DIRECTORS OF
WAR FINANCES
Officials Of U. S. Corpora.
ton Cannot Do Business
with Own Companies.

The Senate determined yesterday
that no director OF the 500, 900. 900 War
Finance Corporation shall do any bus
iness with his old Arm In behalf OF
the government. This stipulation IL
similar to that adopted for the guid-
ance Of the members OF the former
advisory committee Of the Council OF
National Defense.
At the same time II became appar-
ent that the Committee on Banking
Currency, headed by Senator owen.
Of Oklahoma, was preparing to offer
numerous amendments TO the bill. II
is said the Banking Committee takes
the position that the bill should have
been sent to II, and not TO the FL
nance Committee.
During the debate. Senator Reed of
Missouri, said:
THE question is: Shall a man sit
on a board of directors to loan the
people money and at the same time
sit on a board Of directors to borrow
the peoples money"
Finally a substitute amendment by
Senator Pittman. OF Nevada, was
adopted. reading:
mo director OF the corporation shall
participate directly or indirectly In
any transaction with the corporation
which directly or indirectly Affects
his interests with any other corpora
ton"
An amendment by Senator Town
send of Michigan, provided that public
utilities receiving loans must furnish
adequate securities. Senator Thomas
put over" an amendment to the
effect that loans could be made di-
rect 10 these public utility corpora
tions when their bonded debt did not
exceed their capital,
During the day. Senator Smoot, Of
Utah. predicted that II the war last
ed two years, the corporation would
have to support corporations whose
securities In normal times would not
he considered for a minute" He said
it would also be necessary TO amend
the Federal reserve act and reduce
the gold reserve amendment.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
ten star CONCERT
PLEASES PRESIDENT
Nine. Matzenauer's Singing Much
Appreciated by Box Party.

Nine. Margaret Matzenauer. prima
donna contralto of the Metropolitan
Opera Company. gave an interesting
concert yesterday at the New Ma
tional Theater before a large audi
ence that included the President and
Mrs. Wilson, with a box party Of
friends.
Pre- sident Wilson showed great ap-
probation by his applause and seemed
particularly pleased with Nine. Mat
zenauer's selections for four responses
10 encores: A simple love song, n ne
gro lullaby, Home, Sweet Home"
and. as a finale, THE star Spangled
Banner" Mrs Wilson was gracious
in her recognition of Nine. Matzen-
auer's program.
Nine. Matzenauer Is equally well
known to Washington music lovers as
a concert singer, a singing actress and
an actress of her songs. She was ac-
Companied by Miss Erin Ballard. The
concert was presented by T. Arthur
Smith in his ten-star series.
The program was as follows:
"I.ungi dal caro- bene," SeCChi
"Se Florindo fedele," SCarlatti.
80. Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave
Me?" Handel.
Awake, Saturnia,' Handel
"L'eXtase," Duparc.
lie vieuX moulin" Fourdrain.
"Alger le soir." FOurdrain.
la mort de Jeanne d. Arc" Benz
berg
Dawn in the Desert" Ross.
Lullaby. Scott.
Blackbird's song. Scott.
Down in the Forest" Ronald.
Before the Crucifix," La Forge.
ITO a Messenger" La Forge.
when Your Dear Hands" La
Forge.
'HOw Much I Love You La Forge.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
Open House" for Girls
At N. A. W. S. Quarters

Dancing. bridge, knitting and story
telling conspired to make the evening
pass quickly at an informal open
house" for new government workers
last night at the headquarters of the
National American Woman Suffrage
Association, 1926 Rhode Island avenue
northwest.
Several scores of girl government
workers, some Of them accompanied
by their men friends, were present.
Mrs. Edward Albion, lecturer and
story teller at George Washington
University, told two stories. one,
Rudyard Kipling's THE Butterfly
That Stamped" and the other a Jap
anese myth Of the Shoguns.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02

no collision would have occurred. The
court also held that the collision was
not due 70 the fault or negligence
OF anyone attached TO the McCul-
lough.
Lieut.. J. W. Glover, senior engineer
officer OF the Mccullough, was recon.
mended for the highest commends-
ton" for his behavior. Secretary Dan
iels has directed that a letter Of CON-
mendation be sent the officer.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
Government to Control
Supply Of Platinum

All available platinum In the United
States has been Communicated by the
government.
Secretary OF War Baker. with the
concurrence of Secretary of the Navy
Daniels, issued the order on February
p. The order was directed against
every firm or individual in the coun-
try who was known to have any
amount of platinum on hand.
The decision to commander the
platinum supply was based on the ur-
Esnk nssas rs ths army spa nayys ..
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
G. W. u. Pays Tribute
To Veteran Teachers

The board Of trustees OF George
Washington University has designat-
ed DR.. James Howard Gore, who was
for twenty-nine years professor of
mathematics in the university, as pro-
fessor' emeritus of mathematics, and
also the Rev. James Macbride, Ster-
rett, who was for seventeen years
professor of philosophy, as professor
emeritus of philosophy.
This action is confirmatory of action
taken in 1909 and is made retroactive,
having effect from August 81, 1909.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
COLLISION CAUSED
BY TOO MUCH SPEED

The court appointed by Secretary
Daniels TO investigate the collision
between the U. 3. >. Mccullough and
the steamship Governor. reported yes
terday that the Governors undue
speed" was responsible for the col
lision.
The vessels ran together of Point
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
Generous for Navy Smokers.

Secretary Daniels was advised by
telegram yesterday that $4,000 was
raised for the navy tobacco fund with
in eight. minutes. following an address
by Dudley Field Malone at Palm
Beach, Fla, Thursday night. An ad-
ditlonal 1900 was subscribed yester-
day. The message came from Mrs.
Stotesbury. of Philadelphia.
Secretary Daniels wired a reply.
expression the thanks OF the whole
nafy
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
OFFICIALS SAY
HOG ISLAND IS
Al SHIPYARD
Two Witnesses Tell Senate
Conditions There Are
Misunderstood.

Two vice presidents of the Amer
lean international Corporation.
holders of the Hog Island ship
building contract. appeared before
the Senate Commerce Committee
yesterday to say their plant Is the
greatest in the world, that they
welcome the investigation PresideDt
Wilson has instituted, that in the
future they will take the public in
10 complete confidence and that
ships will be out on schedule time.
After one OF them. H. D. H Con-
nick. had told Of the highly-skilled
and highly-paid engineers in charge
OF the job. he was sharply Ques-
toned by Senator Nelson OF Mime
sofa.
you seem to plume yourselves
on the high prices your engineers
get" said Nelson. "Is IL a matter
OF pride to see how deep you can
reach your arm into the national
Treasury?
Nelson QuIzEes-
I'VE have to pay high to get good
men," said Connick-
You pay higher on Hog Island
than ever these men got before in
their lives" retorted Nelson.
They had to leave their homes;
they work out in the winter. say
they are patriots
Well" said Nelson. farmers out
IN Minnesota freeze icicles on their
noses hauling wheat to market at
30 below. but they don't pin medals
on themselves"
Senator Nelson reminded Connick
the American International CorpoT-
alton had not put a cent OF its own
into Hog Island"
NO" said Connick. "but what
we invested was our reputation, and
when you lose that, you can't get
1t back"
COnnicR's estimates-he is an ac-
tive manager-was that twenty
five ships would be completed by
November l. twenty-five by Decem-
Der Is. fifty by April l, 1919, and
seventy by July Is. Of that year.
George ]. Baldwin. another vice
president, said before the meeting
that he had requested the Senate
committee to permit officials of the
company to be heard.
The public mind had come to be
SUCH through Misunderstanding the
situation" he said, that we Off
eials decided to quit work at the
island until we could set the mat
ter right.
Welcome Investigation.
I'VE welcome the investigation Of
President Wilson. We shall put all
our cards on the table. We regard
the Attorney General Of the United
States as our attorney qlso, and We
shall aid him IN looking into the en-
tire situation. The report that We
have engaEe attorneys TO aid Us in
the Investigation is entirely mistaken.
The public must learn that Hog
Island is all right. 1t IS ;he most
dangerous Of German propaganda to
say IL il not that"
Connick and Baldwin both said that
Hog Island. when complete, will be
ere largest, most efficient shipbui.ding
plant in the world. Only by operating
nifty ways, they said. would impor-
tant economies in building ships be
affected. That quantity, they said,
meant steady labor for a large force
Of skilled labor.
Replying to questions, Ccnnick said
that after the sovernm,HI ;NnouncCd
that shipwOrkers would be exempt
from the draft. they were Overwhelm-
ed with applicants.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02
Near Beers Thinner
Still by Malt Law

Near beers being drunk by wash
inEtonians today will suffer in quail
ity as a result OF enforcement of
the Presidents recent proclamation
which limits brewers TO 70 per cent
Of the grain formerly used In the
manufacture of malts. The order ap-
plies to near beers as we'll as to the
actual stun, according to a bulletin
issued by the Federal Food Admins
kratiouL = = p I,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-02

Conception, Cal, the morning OF June
u, 1917. The Mccullough, a coast
guard vessel, was a total loss. and
one sailor was killed. The Governor
was a Pacific Steamship Company
vessel She was not badly damaged.
There was a dense fog and neither
vessel apparently heard the others
fog signals. The court stated that had
the Governor been proceeding at "a
moderate Speed" as required by law,
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14
TRAUT !s HINE ELECTION.

The annual meeting Of tae Traut & TIine club was held lGst evening iH the office of the company. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, George Fossberg; vice president, Fred. V. McDoDouga: secretary and treasurer, J. F. O'Neit. An executive committee |as also chosen to consist of Albert AIarHs, and Edmund Starr. Tho members of the club are to be the guests of the officers of the concern at Lake Cont bounce. September 21. The trip wiil be made by automobile, and sheep roast will be served upon their arrival at the Lake Athletic games will be played and other forms of entertain ment will be devised for the members. The occasion is the thirtieth anniyer- sary Of the company and the four teenth anniversary of the club.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14
BATTERY CAPTURED
 BY TWO AVIATORS
Gun Crew Dispersed After Airmen Brighten Horses Away-Infantry
 Finishes Task.

With the American Armies on the British Front, August 25. Cor respondence of the Associated Press) Capture of German battery by two British airpanes was one of the unique incidents of the recent fighting in this area.
 The two airships had dispersed a battalion German infantry marching up toward the battle area, when they sighted a quarter of mile behind the German line a group of Germans try ing to remove battery of field artil- lery before the British and American infantry appeared on the scene. About 50 horses were being harnessed.
 The airmen opened fire, seeking chiefly to frighten the horses, which galloped off in all directions.
 The airnen found it surprisingly easy to drive off the remaining men of the battery, as the British and Ameri- can vanguards were advancing.
 Their last cartridge fired the two scouts landed and handed over the guns to the British commander.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14
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CITY ITEMS i,

Free Drawing $50 Liberty Bophs SH War Savings Stamps and otheu beau tiful presents, Sunday afternoon at Lyons Terrace-the ideal restricted home site developm ent.--advt
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Stanton and Mrs. Charles Maxon of Westerly, R. r. and MT. and Mrs. W. D Wells of New London have returned to their homes after visiting with F. E. Gran dall and family on Camp street
 Interpreter M. R. Malinowski, who now in government service, is spend ing few days in town.
 John Maloney, who left his home at 7S Black Rock avenue to see the world, was found yesterday by the police of North Adams, Mass, and is being held awaiting his parents.
 Christian Birmingham, stationed at Pelham Bay Training station, will spend the week-e end at his home in this city.
 Harold German is spending a fur Tough at his home here. He is sta toned aboard the T.. s. Seattle.
 Harry D. Kefin is confined to his home on Sexton street with rheuma- tsn.
 The Mems society of St. Marks church are holding a picnic at Mill's Grove in Avon today. The men left at 12:30 today, making the trip by autcm obile.
 B. F. Clark and $. D. Dubowy, both of Camp Devens, are spending the week. end at their respective homes in this city. Clark is with the depot brigade and DuboWy with a base hos pital company.
 Daughters were born at the New Britain general hospital toay to MT. and Mrs. H. F. Hodge of Pine street, and MT and Mrs. Otto Schrager of Bristol.
 Rev. John T. Winters, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church, is out of town for a short rest.
 State Treasurer Frederick s. Cham berlain today paid to City Treasurer Frederick s. Chamberlain $532.79 as New Britain's share of the money ta- ken in from dog licenses.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14
72 FIGHTERS LEFT
Exclusive of September 1a Reoistra- tion, Cit Has 72 Men Who Are Available For General Service.

Not including any who registered on September F, but including all registrations through August A, New Britain today has I2 men classified as lit for general military service
 The first and second district draft boards received a telegram last night from the governors office asking for complete data as to the number of men who have not yet been called This is regarded as preliminary to an October draft call and the quotas of the various districts will undoubtedly be based upon the number of men who are in Class I.
 In the first district there are only 25 men left in Class 1 who are fit for military service. In the second dis trict there are almost twice as many who are yet to be called, the figures sent to the governor showing that the second draft board has a quota Of 45 men who are liable for general milf tary service at once,
 Although the complete classit1ca- ton of aliens, citizens, etc., of the September 12 registration has not been completed in the first district the total number of registrants has been increased since yesterday to 3,914. Yesterday the total number in that district was 3,8SS, but tardy registrants and mail receipts have added the others.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14
$100,0oO FIRE IN WATERBURY.
Mysterious Blaze in Plant Of Lux
 Clock Mfg. Go.

Waterbury, Sept. 14.-Fire of un- known origin, starting in the works of the Lux Clock Mfg. Co.,, early this morning, did damage estimated at from s10o,0o0 to $126,9oo. The blaze was kept confined to the four story brick building at 17. 19 and 21 liar rison avenue, owned by Michael J. McEvoy the two upper stories of which are occupied by the Lux com pany.
 Mir. McEvoy's cafe on the first Reer and undertaking parlors and furni- ture storage rooms of the Filley & Crane Co. on the first and second floors, sustained heavy damage. The entire fire department was called out and the fire was kept from spreading to an adjoining building in which is the Kingsbury hotel.
 Only recently two other buildings in the same part of the city, the Chase building and the Hodson hotel were badly damaged by fires.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14

notified to leave for Camp Lytle, Greenleaf, Georgia, on September IS. MT. Bunce registered this summer as he had just passed his 21st birthday.
 Berlin Briefs.
 Mrs. A. A. Haddon, who was visiting her mother, Mrs. J. B, Fields of this town returned to New York today.
 Bernard Corr and Michael Hart accepted positions with the Corbin Screw Corporation of New Britain.
 A daughter, Marjorie Gladys, was born to Sergeant and Mrs. w. D. Hawkins yesterday: Sergeant Hawkins is now in France doing active duty with his regiment.
 Regal Review of the Maccabees held special meeting last evening at the home of Mrs. James Pagan. Most of the members were present and special business was transacted.
 Merwin Vile, who left a few weeks ago for service with the Naval Re- serve, is home from Pelham Bay for the weekend.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14
FAMOUS GOLFERS COMING.
Evans, Jones, Marston and Anderson
 to Play at Shuttle Meadow Club.

"Chick' Evans. famous golfer, and Bobby Jones the 17 year old golf phenom, are paired for the big tournament at the Shuttle Meadow club here on September 19. Evans and Jones will contend for premier honors with John G. Anderson and Max Marston.
 Evans is from Chicago and is thrice western champion and at pres ent is amateur champion of the country. Jones halls from Atlanta Ga, is twice the southern champion and regarded as one of the best players in the country. Marston, who comes from BaltersrolI, N. J., is now in the navy but previous to enlisting was metropolitan champion and run ner up in the 1916 amateur contest. Anderson is a golf authority and is thrice the New England champion. He comes from Mt Vernon, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14
MRS. ALICE HE.ALLY.
Mother of. Treasurer of Trust Com
 pany Dies Suddenly.

Dany Dies Suddenly.
 Mrs. Alice Healey. widow of the late Robert Healey died suddenly at her home in Seymour this morning. She was the mother Of Treasurer Raymond R. Healey of the New Brit ain Trust Go. Mrs. Hea1ey was about the house this morning in apparently good health, although she has been troubled somewhat with influenza, She was seized with a coughing spell and died in a very short time. It is be- lieved that while coughing she rup- tured a blood vessel.
 Mrs. Healey has been a lifelong resident of Seymour and was highly esteemed. She was about 69 years of age. Her husband had represented the town in the general assembly on two different occasions.
 She leaves four sons, William S., of Shelton, George and Robert H., who lived at home in Seymour, and Ray mond R., of this city. She also leaves a brother Frank E. Bassett. The funeral will probably be held Mon day afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14
1.ch of GrriSA
Emanuel Gospel Churci,.

Franklin square, Sunday 10 a.. nl. Praise service led by Deacon R. CIoughler.
 10:45, preaching by Rev. T.. Y. Cruaberg. Subject, "Sureness."
 12:15, Bible schoe-
 5:45, Young Peoples gathering.
 6:30, Open Air Service ct Central Park. ,- roo Evange1istic Service, conducted by IT. r. Crusberg. Subject, The Parable of the Good Will" sermon for working people.
 Tuesday, 7:45 D. m. Bible Study.
 Thursday, 7:45 D. E.. Prayer Meet inG
New Britain herald., 1918-09-14
DEBS GIVEN TEN YEARS
Sentenced to Federal Penitentiary In West Virginia--Accuscd Out oR Bail of $1O,O00 to go Homo.

Cleveland, O., Sept. 14.-Eugenc V. Debs, charged with violation of the espionage act, was sentenced to ten years in the Moundsville, w. Va. Peni- tentiary on each of three counts of the indictment by Federal Judge D. c. Westenhaver, here today. The sen tences will run concurrently.
 Motion for 0 new trial was over ruled and an exception on behalf of the defendant was allowed. A mo- ton for arrest Of the sentence was also over-ruled.
 The court admitted DeDs to $10,O00 bail with permission to leave the northern federal district of Ohio only to go to and remain at his home.