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The Washington herald., 1910-12-17

claim, Inspector Cortelyou said. he used
the mails and came under the Federal
law for frauds. The consignment Of Jew
elry sent TO a Philadelphia firm for ap-
praisement was not sent at all il is
charged. but an empty package went in
It's place.
The charge OF sending obscene matter
through the mails was made against Ira
c. Webster. OF Newark, N J., and Oscar
Gustafson. OF Jersey City, and Mrs
Laura Steen. Of Fern Station. near Pitts
burg, was held by Commissioner Lind
say, charged with ordering embroideries
Of various kinds under different names,
and after they were sent to her. deny
ing that she had received them.
Ano1her class of literature which came
under the inspectors investigation was
that OF the Corresponding Institute of
America" b" located at Scranton. but which
has no connection with the International
Correspondence Schools of that city.
The other arrests were made for vari-
Gus abuses OF the public confidence, and
Inspector Cortelyou said he would con-
tnue the crusade against misrepresenta-
ton until the mail bag becomes rea-
sonably free from the class of literature
that has lured immense sums Of money
out of the pockets of the people.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
GUERRA IS GRIEVED.
Takes OFF His Uniform and Re.
proacheS President Gomez.

Havana, Dec. 1s-Gen. Pine Guerra to-
day received President Gomez's accept
ance Of his resignation as commander
in-chief of the army, which ne rendered
rather than accept an official mission
abroad which was offered for the pur-
pose OF getting rid Of him. AS soon as
lie received the notification that his
resignation was accepted he took off the
insignia Of his rank and began to make
preparations to leave his quarters at
Camp Columbia. Tonight he is occu-
pying his private residence In Havana
In his letter of resignation. Gen. Guerra
told the President that he had never
connected the government with his at
tempted assassination. but even had he
done so he would not have attempted
vengeance or repTisal. which would be
likely To jeopardize the country's inde-
pendence. He complains that despite
his correct conduct. the President treats
hTm with suspicion.
He adds that he declined 10 go abroad.
preferring TO return 10 a plain farmers
garb to wearing a dishonored uniform.
lie reproaches the President with taking
away the ammunition of his troops,
scattering his forces and otherwise dis
playing distrust OF him.
Every one is speculating regarding the
course Guerra viii pursue Ia the future
His friends express fear for his life.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
SAYS REBEL ARMY
HAS t.S. RECRUITS
Ellsworth Reports a Force
Now Awaiting a Leader.

FL PasO. Dec. 16.-Luther Ellsworth.
United States consul at Ciudad Porfirio
Diaz, Mexico, and special investigator
for the State Department along the bor-
der, is here after trip to Ojinaga and
other towns on the Mexican side Of the
river south of Maria, Tex He SAYS
there is a force of 500 armed insurrectos
near Ojinaga, and only 100 Mexican
troops in the entire region. but none of
the towns had been taken when he left
Ellsworth reports that the Mexican in
surrectos are well armed, and that their
lack of artillery will not hinder progress
since large guns are practically worthless
Ia mountain warfare. He says that
thousands of Mexican recruits OF the
United States are armed and ready to
enter the republic at an opportune mo-
ment
But they seem to lack a leader" says
MIR. Ellsworth. ''Madero is not the kind
Of a man to enthuse the people. When
a war leader arrives it may be different.
The insurrectos I have seen are resi-
dents OF Chihuahua. They are noun
taineers and led by prominent citizens of
the best class"
No details have been received from the
fight at San Andres yesterday, but re-
ports in Chihuahua to-day were that the
rebels had won, inasmuch as they had
driven the regulars back a considerable
distance.
II is said that a battle is now proceed
ing at Padernales between small bodies
Of rebels and government troops. The
rebels held up a train on the Northwest
ern Railroad and, after deposing Con-
ductor Weber and the crew. took charge
OF IL No Americans were hurt
No news is available concerning the
situation al Guerrero. Reports are cur
rent that battle is going on there, but
they are not believed.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
STORM IN ENGLAND.
Score of Lives Lost and Much
Damage Is Done.

London, Dec. l6.-After a fortnight OF
wet and stormy weather throughout the
United Kingdom, one of the fercest
country to-day. Enormous damage has
been done on the Western and Southern
English coasts. Sea walls have been
demolished in many places. Several
stores and houses at Infracombe have
been smashed by the sea, and their con-
tents washed out
Numerous wrecks have been reported
and a score of lives have been lost The
cross-channel steamers were unable 10
leave their ports tonight
Disastrous floods have occurred in
many places. where miles of country is
submerged. and the crops ruined Tie
temperature is abn0rmally high.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
Pages.

Pages.
CLARK VIII Not Ask Power.
Child Is Fatally Burned.
Clerks Must Begin Work at $50
Get-rich-quick Firms Raided.
Brother OF Knott Woman Arrives.
L. S. Recruits in Rebel Army
2-Civie Federation Ends Session.
Boys Republic Described.
DChicaso Packers Indicted.
Race Segregation in Baltimore.
4-Fitzgerald Assails Meyers Report.
Popular Election of Senator's Next.
Slid on War Scare" in Congress.
6-Choral Society Gives The Messiah.
Shake-up at White House.
7-Hints to Christmas Shoppers.
S-Editorial.
s-News of the Social World.
lO-News Of Washington Churches
u-Choate Pays Tribute TO Knox.
League Adopts Schedule.
Hearing Is Begun.
Street Cleaning Under Way.
and Financial
Rescue Car on View.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
Continued on Page II. Column L.
ATTACKS BANKRUPTCY LAWS.
Attorney Wise Tells Credit Men of
Its Defects.

New York. Dec. 16.-The national bank
ruptcy act, its defects. and the culpa-
hility Of lawyer and merchant alike in It's
abuses were the topics Of United States
Attorney Henry A. Wise. of this district,
and Assistant United States Attorney
John c. Swartley, of Philadelphia, in
addresses tonight at dinner given at
Delmonieo's by the New York Credit
Mems Association
Mr. Wise told the 500 diners that the
credit men were in a measure to blame
for some of those abuses by reason Of
what often amounts TO giving OF indis-
criminate credit.
Mr.. Wise said that more than half Of
the bankruptcy eases in the Federal
courts here are saturated with fraud
and come from fraud perpetrated both
by the merchant and the legal profess
sion. He thinks 1t far more creditable
70 extend helping hand to the merchant
in financial embarrassment than to file
a petition in bankruptcy against him.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17

That government employees will
be at their desks in all departments
at S 80 o'clock on the morning of
January 8, 1911, is stated upon ex-
cellent authority to be the result of
the compromises that were neces-
sary to disentangle the mass of con-
ficting views at a session of the
Cabinet yesterday afternoon.
The two-hour session showed a
continued lack Of unanimity on the
part of the heads of the depart
ments, and concessions were neces-
sary to reach a decision.
COMPROMISE IS REACHED.
The plan. which it is understood has
now been evolved. calls for a ~
hoJr day from October until April
l in each yeag, and seven-hour
day from April until OctoiEF ]. with
the half hoiida. on Saturday during the
summer months. This arrangement is
justified by the members Of the Cabinet
on the ground that the longer hours OF
service viii be during the sessions OF
Congress, when the demands upon the
departments are always greatest. while
the shorter hours Of the summer months
VIII come when leaves are being taken,
while the summer heat is greatest, and
the official life Of Washington Is practi-
cally dormant
II was suggested that some OF the de-
partments might work seven and a half
hours. il the pressure OF work demand
such service. while others might adopt
the seven-hour day If the head OF the de-
partment so desired. But it was regarded
as unbusinesslike 10 have clerical depart
ments that are more or less dependent
running on different schedules, so it was
agreed that il should be al or none.
Many Work Overtime.
There was a suggestion that the idea Of
lengthening the hours would enable a de-
partment TO call upon the employees in the
whole department or in any section OF
oAAf W NoAh EO2ASr1 NUTS al any time
that the business of the department re-
quired immediate and greater attention.
Many clerks, especially those in some
branches OF the Post-offiee Department.
have been called upon 10 work late for
several months past, and in other de-
partments as well, where no provision
is made for extra work. there has been
Continued on Page 13, Column 4.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
BROTHER OF KNOTT
GIRL HERE TO-DAY
Seeks to Aid Her in Fight
ing Blackmail Charge.
UNAWARE OF HER MARRIAGE
Floyd Bennett, of Flint, Mich,
Leaves for Washington rs Soon as.
He Hears of Pngkt-Says She Mar
ried Factory Hand Three Years
AEO-ArraiEn Quartet Wednesday,.

Seeking to be Of assistance to his sis
Floyd Bennett Of Detroit. a brother of
Mrs. James b. Knott. who is held for
completely in the attempt 70 blackmail
Harry Rosenthal, viii arrive in Wash
ington to-day. He left Flint. Mich. yes
terday Immediately on learning Of his
sisters plight
Bennett says he did not know his siseer
had married Knott Three years ago the
girl was married TO Nelson Mills, fac
tory hand, residing in Flint and a year
later obtained a decree &c divorce on the
grounds Of cruelty. Bennett was not ad-
vised Of the girls divorce and second
marriage until reports Of her arrest
reached Flint
The girls father was a fun-blooded
Crow Indian. and was known throughout
Michigan as "Dr Bennett" He sold
cure-alls from covered wagon and was
a familiar figure in the streets of Flint.
He died when Mrs. Knott was only
few years old.
Mrs. Knott. her husband. James Knott,
his brother. Benjamin Knott, and their
friend. Alton Armstrong. forming the
band Of alleged blackmarers. spent last
night in the District jail. each OCCUPYING
a separate cell.
To Be Arraigned Wednesday.
The quartet will remain at the jail un-
I'll next Wednesday morning. when they
viii be arraigned in Police Court for a
preliminary hearing. In the interim. de-
tectiveS will try TO obtain additional
evidence against the band. while their
attorney viii lay the primary plans for
their defense.
After a long night at the First pre-
cinct station. spent in talking with re-
porters and reading newspaper accounts
of their case. the three uIen and woman
were escorted to the BLACK Maria" in
the cold, gray hours of yesterday morn
ing and removed to the Police Court.
They were arraigned before Judge Null
lowny
Several cases were disposed of before
Assistant District Attorney Given asked
for a continuance of the cases against
the alleged blaekmailers. Mr.. Given ex-
planned that the attorney representing
the quartet was unable to be present and
Continued on Page II, Column 4.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
FINDS $500 IN BOX.
Wilkesbarre Man Discovers Worth
less Papers" Are Bonds.

Wilkesbarre. Dec. 16-James F. Mar
ley, an undertaken of this city, to-day dis
covered in box which he thought con-
tanned worthless papers, a bequest OF
$3.50 made to him by Mrs. Bridget
Mosier, who died at his home in Novem-
Der.
Before Mrs. Mosier died she called Mar
ley to her bedside and gave him the box
with instructions not TO open it until
after she was dead and buried. He put
the box away and thought no more OF it
until to-day when. opening it, ne found
that it contained government bonds worth
$500
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
NOTED BANDIT DEAD.
Civil Guards Kill Leader and Fol-
lowers Surrender

Seville, Dec. 16-civil guards surprised
the notorious bandit Tejero and his fol-
lowers yesterday on a country estate
near Casa Richie. Tejero had fortified
himself there. having thrown up earth
works When the civil guards arrived
yolleys were fired by both sides. II is
probable that bloody fight would nave
ensued. but Tejero was among the first
TO be killed, and this so disheartened his
followers that they surrendered.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
sidmon McHie out on Bail.

Chicago, Dec. Is.-Sidmon Nellie, Of
the Capital Investment Company. was
taken into custody by Deputy United
States Marshal Wainwright this after
noon. He appeared before United States
Commissioner Foote soon after and fur
nished bail Of $4,000, which was fur
nished by A. S. Trude. lawyer Nc
HE. who was believed 10 have been in
Florida, was in the East, and returned
to Chicago when he learned of the war
rant, according to his lawyer The war
rant was the sequel of a raid made yes
terday by Federal authorities on the
Capital Investment Company.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
HONOR LOCAL MAN.
Belgian Academy Awards Prize to
DIR. /. a. Bauer.

1t has just been announced that the
Royal Belgian Academy OF Arts and Sci
ences has awarded the Charles Lagrange
prize of 100 francs to DR.. L. A. Bauer,
director of the department terrestrial
magnetism of the Carnegie Institute of
Washington.
This prize is awarded for the best
printed or imprinted treaties which shall
form contribution OF material value in
geophysIcs. The prize was awarded on
DR.. Bauers publication, The uaited
States Magnetic Tables and Magnetic
Charts for 1895" and for his general con-
tributions to terrestrial magnetism.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
Order in All Departments
Effective January 3.
HOLDS UNTIL APRIL |
Cabinet Reaches Decision After
Two Hours Session.
HALF HOLIDAY UNCHANGED

Lack of Unanimity at Conference Of
Heads Of Departments Results in
Compromise on Six.month Periods
for Longer Work Day for Govern
ment Employees with Seven-hour
Time in Force During Warmer
Months and Seven and 0ne-half
= Hour Plan Starting October 1 of
Each Year-GoVernment Print
ing Office Not Affected
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
EUROPE a LETTER WRITER.
TeufOnic and Mauretania Bring
9,574 sacks of Christmas MaiI.

New York. Dec. 16-There were 400
mail sacks on the steamship Mauretanla
which arrived to-day. most of them filled
with Christmas cards and letters ami
gifts. One sack will hold $500 letters, bat
thai does not mean that 30.0o0 000
o. more letters were ia the Mauretania
mail. because the bags. as a rule. ara
well stuffed with bulky packages. leav-
ing only a fraction OF the room for mes
sages.
on the Teutonic, which got in yesterday.
there were 5.l74 sacks. which was prob
ably the record figure for transatlantic
holiday mail
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
Trains stop During Funeral.

Macon. Ga. Dec. 1s.-Every wheel on
every train OF the system stopped turn
ing. anG every empioye on the Central OF
Georgia Railroad ceased work for FIVE
minutes to-day, during the funeral here
OF Major ]. +. Hanson, president OF the
road. who died suddenly in Atlanta yes
terdsy morning.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
Fair to-day and tomorrow, with
slowly rising temperature; light
variable winds.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
MUST PAY FUR BILL.
MRS. Howard Gould Admits Buyins
Articles Ofswearing Apparel.

New York. Dec 16.-Judgment Of ss.1s5
given in the Supreme Court 10 Malcolm
n. Butler, against Mrs. Howard Gould
for furs and clothing, was affirmed TO-
day in the Appellate Division of the su-
preme Court, first department
Mrs Gould admitted buying various
articles from the millinery company. but
based her refusal TO pay on the ground
that they were neeessaries, and her hus-
band was responsible for them.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17

ST Petersburg. Dec. ls.-The students
Of the university and some of the colleges
have resolved not to attend lectures fer
three days as a protest against the fog
ging Of prisoners and the arrest OF
students.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
Home Rule for Alsace-Lorraane.

Berlin. Dec 16.-The Bundesrath has
approved a draft of a constitution for
Alsace-Lorraine, the granting Of which
was announced some time ago. Under
this legislation the Reiehsland viii be
detached from the control of the Bun
desrath and Refehstag. and the admins
uation VIII be intrusted TO two locally
elected chambers and a governor ap-
pointed by the Kaiser and chancellor.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
CLARK IS READY
To LOSE POWER
Comes Out for a Committee
on Committees.
SEES HARMONY AHEAD
Speakership Candidate Also
Talks About Tariff.

Says Scheme for ScheduIe-by-schel
ule Revision Now Advocated by
Republicans Originated with Pre-
viOus Democratic Members - As
About PrerOgatives of office.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
&I. - 90 HaItimOre and Retu

Saturdays and Sundays, via Penna r. r
Tickets good returning until Sunday night
All regular trains except the Congress
slonal Limited"
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17
SI.23-BaItimore and Return
u.V.s -.

UaEEEfIlVft VUIU.
Every Saturday and Sunday All trains
both ways. both days. except Royal Linn
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17

S1.25 TO baltimore and Return
To-day and tomorrow via Baltimore anC
Ohio Railroad
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17

Washington To-day Florida To-morroy~
Via Atlantic Coast Line. the Standard
Railroad of the South. Three limited
trains daily. iE9 New York ave. nE.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17

In Addition 10 Protecting Your Funds
Absolutely, the banking dept of Union
Trust Co, 18th d Ii SITS, viii pay YOU a
substantial rate OF interest Interest on
all accounts. deposits subject to check.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17

Reduced Christmas Holiday Fares
Via Southern hallway.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-17

Choicest Specimen Flowers
Are shown at BlackiStone's. lith and II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-19
Assessors Notice,

The inhabitants of the City Of Au-
glIsta, and others having taxable prop
erty within said city; are hereby mott.
fed to bring in to the undersigned as
SCISSORS of said city, true and perfect lists
of their polls and all their estate. real
and personal. not by law exempt from
taxation. including money on hand. and
all money loaned on property, mortgages
notes, due bills or memorandums, or in
any manner so Invested that interest or
other consideration shall lie paid or be-
come due thereon. debts due more than
owing, all property held in trust as
Guardian, Executor, Administrator or
Trustee. or otherwise of which they may
be possessed OF on the first day OF April,
1910. and to be prepared to substantiats
the same by, oath. For the purpose Of
receiving said lists and administering the
oath authorized thereto. the undersigned
Assessors Of said city will be In session
at their office In City Hall, each day from
the 18th day of April to the 9Th day Of
May next, from 9 to II o'clock A. NJ, and
payers ample opportunity to look over
our books and have hearings II they de-
sire them. After May fifth, when the
work of making up the new books will
commence, there will positively be no re-
view of valuation.
Those persons who neglect to bring in
such lists will be BARRED OF ANY
RIGHT to make application to the Coun-
" commissioners or to the Supreme
Court for an abatement of any taxes
which may be assessed against them.
Blanks for returns may be had OF US
on application, or by calling at the office
of the City Treasurer.
W. w. MORSE,
A. CASAvANT,
JOHN E. CHURCH,
Assessors Of Augusta.
April I, 101A mchUd1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-19
STATE OF MAINE.
Public Notice.

In conformity with the provisions Of
sertio ions -, So. q. IS and b " Chapter 90
of the Revised Statutes NJ Maine and
l1no,, the uatition of five Nh more citizens
az thc state and deeming ii for the best
interest of the State. the commissioners
of Inland Fisheries and Game. after due
notice to all persons Interested IN the
subject mater Of said petition and pub
lie. hearing thereon in the locality to be
affected, and deenng y necessary and
proper for the protection and preserva-
lion Of the inland fish Of the State. here
~ adopt the following needful Rules and
RegulationS relating 70 the times and
nlaces in which and the circumstances
Under which inland fish may be taken
In fine waters of Sand. Buker Shorey
and Little Purgatory ponds, situated in
the towns of Litchfeld and Monmouth.
in the County of Kennebec. also in the
outlet streams of said ponds
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Section /. During open season on fish
ing in Sand, Buker. Shorey and Little
PIrgatorv ponds and the outlet streams
of said ponds. situated in the towns of
I.itchfield and Monmouth, in the County
of kennebec it shall be unlawful to fish
for any kind of fish in either of said
ponds or outlet streams OF same from s
o'clock i'm the evening, STANDARD time
of each day until sunrise the following
morning. for a period OF years from
April s. 1910.
Dated this fourth day Of April, A. D.
1910.
l.. T, CARLETON: Chairman.
J. w. BRACKET,
E. z. RING,
+a. Commissioners of Inland
e-a+ Fisheries and Game.
orr1o +,,eS 9f
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Order Of Notice Thereon.

District of Maine. S.
on this 18th day of April A. d. 1910. on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be
had upon the same OH the 9Th day of
May A. D. 1910, before said Court at
Portland. in said District at ten o'clock
in the forenoon: and that notice thereof
be published in the Daily kennebec Jour
nal, a newspaper printed in said District
and that all known creditors. and other
persons in interest may appear at the
said time and place. and show cause, y
any they have why the prayer OF saio
petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further Ordered by the Court;
That the Clerk shall send by mail 70 All
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order. addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said Court and the seal
thereof, at Portland. in said District. on
the 18th day of April A. D. 1910
IL. 81 JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest: JAMES E. HEWEf, Clerk
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter Of
Calvin G.. Dow. I In Bankrt

In the matter Of
Calvin G. Dow. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine.
Calvin G. Dow of Smithheld in the
County of kennebec. and State Of Maine,
in said District respectfully represents,
that on the 18th day Of April. 1909, he
was duly adjudged bankrupt under the
Acts of Congress relating to bankruptcy.
that he has duly surrendered all his
property and rights of property. and
has fully complied with all the require
ments Of said Acts and Of the orders of
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays. That he may he
decreed by the Court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankruptcy Acts,
except such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of April a. u. 1910
Calvin q. Dow.
Bankrupt.
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Order of Notice Thereon.

District of Maine, IS.
on this 10Th day of April A. D. 1870 on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court. That hearing be
had upon the same on the 9Th day of
May a. D. 1910, before said Court at
Portland. in said District. at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon and that notice thereof
be published in the Daily Kennabec
journal, a newspaper printed in said Dis
trict, and that all known creditors. and
others in interest may appear at the said
time and place. and show cause. If any
they have, why the prayer of said petit
toner should not be granted.
And it is further Ordered by the Court,
That the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order, addressed to them at
their places of residence as stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale.
Judge of the said Court and the seal
thereof at Portland. in said District. on
the 18th day of April A. D. 1910.
IL. 81 JAMES +. HEWEY. Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order
"a Attest: JAMES E. HEwEY, Clerk;
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