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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-23
EUROPEAN SITUATION.

LONDON, Nov. 23.-Every dispatch
from the front today Increased the
pessimism among the diplomatic corps
here over the situation which is likely
to arise from the Balkan war.
The dispatches indicate that war
preparations are being made by Rus
sia, Austria, Germany and Italy. Rou-
mania, the only Balkan kingdom which
remained neutral, will probably throw
her strength with Austria against Rus
sia if hostilities begin.
st. Petersburg telgrams say that the
Russian war Office is rushing thous-
ands Of troops and war munitions to
the Austrian frontier.
A Naval Demonstration.
Italy has consented to join Austria,
in a great naval demonstration In the;
Adriatic sea and naval preparations byi
both Austria and Italy are being rush
ed.
This joint sea demonstration ia di-
rected against Servian occupation OF
ports on the Adriatic.
Germany is massing troops in Pom
erania with a view to supporting her
break of war in Europe.
Reports from Berlin say that the
German war Office is in a furry and
that troops are being made up for the
embarkation of large bodies of soldiers
and artillery.
The importance OF the present visit
of Archduke Francis Ferdinand. heir
to the Austrian throne to Berlin. is be-
ing dwelt upon in diplomatic circles as
it indicates that Germany will play
very important role in any eventuality.
MobiIizes Big Army.
Austria is mobihzing 300. 900 men for
use in Southern Hungary along the
Servian frontier and in the Provinces
of Bosnia and Herzegovina where Slav
sentiment is strong. The government
is guarding against the unreliability OF
her Slav troops by sending Austrian
soldiers to the regions near the Bal
kans.
Many of the Austrian troops which
are being sent toward the Danube
We're drawn from the Italian frontier
and the war office is confident that
they can be fully relied upon.
In the event of war between Aus
tria and Servia, the Austrian plan of
campaign would probably be to mass
an army near Temesyar in Hungary
from which point Belgrade could be
easily reached kilograms from Balkan
points indicate that the allies viii back
up Servia If Austria attempts to him
der the Balkan program drawn UP be-
fore the Balkan war broke out.
The bulk of the Servian army Is be
ing held near the Servian frontier and
the Servian fortresses along the DAN
ube are being strengthened
A report was received here today
that NJ. Prochaska, the Austrian con-
sui in Prisrend, had been killed by
Servian soldiers but there was no Of
fcial facts to support this
The stock exchanges were depressed
today by the turn the European situa-
ton has taken.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-23
(National News Association

INatloNHI 4SeWS ltssoVIHlIonJ
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The Unit
ed States today paid the highest honor
possible to five army officers when
President Taft pinned congressional
medals of honor on the breasts of Cap
tain Archie Miller Of Missouri. Cap
tain Julian Caujot of West Virginia,
Lieut.. Arthur Wilson of Iowa, Lieut..
T. Kennedy of Iowa, and Sergeant 10.
seph Henderson for deeds of valor
The presentation took place at the
white house. AS the president pinned
each green and gold medal on the re
cipients he spoke few words of con.
graduation. Only a dozen medals for
valor have been presented during the
history of the nation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-23
MONEY IN FUND
palladium Specially

CENTERVILLE. Ind, Nov. 23-The
sum of $3.50 was reported in the treas
ury of the Centerville Woman's Gene
terry association. Many donations
were received from persons anxious to
see that Crown Hill cemetery be NAM
tanned beautiful.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-23
LEADS
YALE II TO O
palladium SpeciaD

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nov. 23.-At
the end of the third quarter, Harvard
was conceded to have won the annual
classic in football from Yale. The
score. few minutes before the third
quarter closed, stood L. to in favor
of Harvard. Unless Yale comes back
with one of its characteristic rushes
In the last quarter, Harvard will be
master of the day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-23
Fire Bug" Is Alleged to
Have Set on Fire Build
ings at Economy and
Greensboro.
BRAZILLA CLARK is
A HEAVY LOSER
Greensboro Fire Fund Is
Steadily Increasing Odd
Fellows Are Planning to
Build Again.
STAFF CORRESPONDENT.

ECONOMY, Ind, Nov. 23.-Rumors
are afloat in this little town to the ef-
feet that the fire which was discov-
cred at O'Clock yesterday morning,
was of incendiary origin and that it
was connected In some manner with
the two fires ID Greensboro, seven
miles from here, and the fire at the
home of Seth Lucas, two miles from
Greensboro.
That the Greensboro fires were the
results of work of fire-bugs no one
doubts. Indie tments, it is understood,
are now out against persons charged
with incendiarism. 1t is highly prob
able in view of the fact that the local
fire occurred short time after the
Greensboro conflagrations, that the
matter will come before the Wayne
county grand jury, which meets again
one week from Monday.
Those who discovered the fire and
who were the first on the scene de-
clare that it started in the Wilson
store, which was on the corner of
the building. 1t started, they declare,
in a room, where there was no stove,
and under which were two large tanks
of coaloil. Many believe that coaloil
had been poured on the floor of this
room.
The total loss, as stated yesterday,
was about $4,000 Probably two-thirds
of this loss was covered by insurance.
.-r~.s----4.- Clark is Loser.
One of the many peculiar facts
which has been brought to notice by
the fire is that this was the fourth
fire to buildings owned by B. w.
Clark. The three previous fires oc-
CURED a few years ago. the buildings
which burned, being barns.
Although those who suffered loss by
the fire have not decided just what
they will do, it is likely that it will
not be long before the block is re-
built.
Raymond Dougherty, an officer in
the Odd Fellows lodge, stated today
that the order may buy the lot and
erect a building, the lower floor to
be used for store or business rooms
and the upper floors for lodge rooms.
The hotel building was remodeled
in 1902. 1t had eleven rooms.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-23
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and
Sunday; colder tonight In north
portion; colder Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-23
Asks that the Balkan Allicsi
Be Appealed to Not to'
Make Undue Demands.
Upon Turkey.
ALBANIA DECLARES
HER INDEPENDENCE
Bulgaria Has Consented tof
Modify Peace Proposals.
All of Europe Is in a Rest
less Mood.
(NationaI News Association


BERLIN. Nov a3-Turkey today
appealed to Germany to induce Bulgar-'
ia and the other Balkan allies not to-
make undue demands upon the Otto
man empire as a result of their VIC
tories.
Osman Nizam Pacha. the Turkishl
ambassador handed a personal appeaH
to Emperor William from Sultan Mo-
hammedan V. to the German foreign.
office
A Constantinople dispatch says fight
ing is going along on the Chatalja'
lines and the Turks are driving back
the Bulgarian left wing with heavy
losses. s5
Albania Now Free.
PARIS. Nov. ga dispatch from
Sofia says that the Albanian chiefs de-
clared their independence of Turkey,
today. The kilograms added that plans
for autonomous government for Alba
mia would be made at once.
Albania was the most important
Turkish group in Europe, containing
about 10000 square miles of territory
and 100000 inhabitants
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-23
MooIEIEs HER TERMS.

SOFIA, Nov. 23.-Bulgaria has mod.
flied her armistice terms to Turkey.
Official announcement was made to-
day that negotiations between the
Turkish and Bulgarian plenipotenti-
aries have been resumed with a view
to bringing about peace.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-11-23

.LocAL-Fair tonight and colder.
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
LOSES VOICE: FINDS HUSBAND.
Belle WEEDS New Orleans
Cotton Broker in ItaIy.

New York, Dec. 11-Dorothy lowering.
of Baltimore, Md. three years ago went
to Florence. Italy. TO study singing. At
that time she believed she had a won
derful voice, and it was her ambition to
become a prima donna. She cannot sing
a note now as she has lost her voice,
and she is very glad to emphasize the
fact. When the steamer NOordam
reached port to-day two days late, the
happiest couple on board were Mr.. and
Mrs. Roscoe Marshall
Mr.. Marshall is a cotton broker of New
Orleans. Mrs. Marshall was formerly
Dorothy lowering. and it all happened
a few months ago. when Dorothy. real
izing that she would never make a
singer. sat down on one of the park
benches in Florence feeling very blue
Il must have sat there for ten hours"
she said. Il had lost all interest in life
and did not know what to do. When
rose and started back for my hotel,
accidentally left my handbag on the.
seat. Mr.. Marshall found it and ran
after me. That is how we became ac-
quainted. We were married a month
later. My romance can be summed up
by saying I lost voice. dropped a hand
bag. and found a husband. 1 am mighty
glad I went to Florence"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
ARCHITECTS GIVE
BANQUET TONIGHT
Feast at the Willard Will Bring
Annual Convention of Insti-
tute to a Close.

A banquet, at which a number of
prominent speakers will make addresses,
will bring the forty-sixth annual conven-
tion of the American Institute Of Archi-
tects, in session at the New Willard, to
close tonight. Other business OF i'm
portance to-day will be the election Of
officers and a lecture this afternoon by
Charles A. Plat on Relation of the
Garden to the House." and by Arthur
Shurtleff. who will speak on Park
Treatment and Its Relation TO Archi-
lecture"
The founding OF central library was
suggested at yesterdays meeting of the
institute by A. w, Drummer, of New
York. The purpose would be to aid
architects in designing civic centers.
railroad terminals, water fronts. &c.
Mr.. Drummer urged that the institute
have a library where maps and photo
graphs, showing work done in various
cities, are available. The nominating
committee reported the name of Walter
Cook, of New York, for reelection. and
all the other officers were renominated,
insuring the election to-day OF the fol-
lowing officers: Walter Cook. New
York, president: r. Clipston Sturgis,
Boston, Mass. first vice president. and
Glenn Brown. OF this city, secretary
and treasurer.
E II. Blashfield and C II. Walker
read papers on mural painting yester-
day afternoon. The delegates and their
wives attended a reception given by Mr.
and Mrs. III. X. Bush Brown, at their
residence, 1729 G Street Northwest. last
night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
FIGHT OVER COUNTY SEAT.
Armed Men Invade New Jay, OkIn.
Militia May Be Called Out.

Fort Smith. Ark, Dec. 11.-As climax
to a county seat fight in Delaware
County. Okla, between the towns of Old
Jay and New Jay. a mob of 100 men is
reported to have marched into New Jay,
where the county officers have estab-
lished headquarters, taken the county
peace officers into custody. and assumed
control of the town. Gov. Cruce has
been asked to send a detachment of
militia TO the scene
The telephone Office at Grove, the for
mer county seat, reports that the wires
to New Jay have been ''purposely cut.
The county seat fight has been one Of
the most bitter political disputes in the
history of Oklahoma. 1t went to the
State Supreme Court, which decided the
courthouses should be located at New
Jay
The records at that time were at Old
Jay. and the situation became so critical
that Gov. Cruce dispatched Adjt. Gen.
Canton, OF the Oklahoma State militia.
to remove the records to the place
designated by the court.
In the meantime an injunction was is
sued by the Supreme Court enjoining the
removal of the records, but before it
could be served Adjt. Gen. Canton had
removed them. He was cited to appear
before the Supreme Court on a charge
of contempt. The charges never were
pressed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
COL. 0. G. STAPLES
HELPSY.M.C.A.FUND
Washington Business Man Donates
$4,000 to Institution at Water
town, N. Y, His Old Home.

Back home at WATERFOWL, N. Y, where
he spent his boyhood and won his early
victories in overcoming the obstacles Of
life, the name OF Col. orrin G. Staples.
longtime resident of Washington, Is as
familiar 10 the young folks to-day as 1t
was in those far gone years.
Col. Staples has just given $4,000 for a
new Young Mems Christian Association
building there, and the matter is made
known through a letter to The Washing
ton Herald from Charles A Phelps. who
claims the honor OF being the one who
obtained this subscription from him. "
Mr.. Staples wrote TO President Robert J.
Buck, OF the WATERFOWL Y. NJ. c. A. ex-
planning his donation, as follows:
Dear Sir-For many years the city OF
Washington has been my home. I have
prospered in a small way. but have al
ways remembered the home OF my boy
hood. the familiar scenes surrounding the
struggles OF my younger days.
Some of the younger men and boys OF
the association know nothing of me. no
doubt have never heard my name. Even
the older members, perhaps, do not know
that l was identified with the original
organization in your city, but I hold II
one Of The pleasantest memories of my
life that I was the very first in Water
town to solicit aid for this grand cause.
Coming down through the years, l find
that the association has prOspered; that
il has been fortunate in having generous
friends. l am deeply interested in the
present movement to erect a new build
ing on the present site. and in memory
of one OF the dearest friends of my life.
Edward NJ. Gates, 1 am pleased to sub
scribe to the present cause. the fund for
the erection Of the new building, the sum
of $1,000
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
ON TRAIL OF DREsSMAKERS.
Government Agents Claim to Have
Uncovered Smuggling Conspiracy.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE biggest dress
smuggling conspiracy the government au-
thorities have ever had TO deal with.
through which the government has lost
more than 100000. is declared by the
port officials to have been uncovered to-
DAY in the indictment by the grand jury
of Mrs. Antoinette Haldron, th!rty-five
years old. of this city. and her arrest.
Several prominent New York and Bos-
ton dressmakers are involved. and more
arrests are expected. Special agents of
the Treasury Department, under II. D.
EsterbrOOk, had been on the trail Of Mrs.
Haldorn for several months before she
was apprehended by Esterbrook when she
entered this country last September as a
foreign resident under fictitious name.
Gowns worth $4,000 were found in her
trunks.
The fact that she was not arrested
until to-day is believed to indicate the
authorities have received her co-Opera-
ton in an attempt to reach the manu-
facturers for whom she acted.
The Treasury Department agents de-
clare Mrs. Haldorn has made several
profitable trips to Europe in the last
few years under various aliases. She
was released in 5000 bail by United
States Commissioner Shields.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
ELKS OYSTER ROAST.

Following the regular weekly meeting
CT Washington Lodge Of Elks last night,
there was a meeting Of the committee in
charge of the oyster roast which will
be held tonight at the clubhouse, in
which II is expected four hundred mem
bers of the order will participate.
A big oyster steamer was installed yes
terday, and the oyster roast committee
gave it a try-out last night. The steamer
has facilities for cooking twenty bushels
of oysters at one time. II is planned to
serve oysters In every possible form at
to-night's feast. The interludes OF feast
ing will be filled with a programme Of
This is intended as the
opening feature of round OF culinary
which will be conducted
for the beneft Of the Elks. To-nights
win open at so'clock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
WELLER Is SUGGESTED.
Friends Ask President TO Name Him
for Mountaineering.

4 delegation headed by Evan H. Tuck
er, James L. Parsons, and Albert Schulz
tets, yesterday presented to President
Taft the name of Michael l. Weller for
consideration in appointment of the civil
ian Commissioners.
1t was said that probably the President.
who will leave for Panama, December 10.
will not appoint the commissioners until
after his return from an inspection of
the canal The President practically has
determined to retain Col. Spencer Cosby
in the Office of Superintendent of Public
buildings and Grounds, It is said, and is
considering as a successor to Engineer
Commissioner Judson, If Col Judson is
transferred to the Canal Zone or some
other post, Maj. Chester Harding or Mai
Edgar Jadwin.
Mai. Harding was assistant to the en-
Eineer commissioner of the District from
1901 to 1905 and has been associated with
the Panama Canal force since 1907. Maj.
Jadwin is one of the assistants to Gen.
BiXby. CHIEF Of engineers, and is in
special charge of all business relating to
local river and harbor work and the Dis
triCt water supply system.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
STUDYING PRISONS HERE.
DR.. Fernando CadaIso Visits Capital
to Get Ideas.

DR.. Fernando Cadalso, inspector gen
eral Of prisons in Spain. who has spent
the past six months in this country
studying the courts, penal institutions,
and the system of highways here, spent
yesterday afternoon at the Juvenile
Court of this city.
DR.. CadaIso thinks Washington the
cleanest city in the world: Denver and
Salt Lake City the jolliest. and the city
of New York the most business-like.
Speaking of Washington. DR.. CadRlso
said that he was agreeably surprised
when bearing in mind the greatness OF
the United States in area, industry, and
population, at the modesty. beauty, and
simplicity of the White House.
I'm most Of the countries l have WIS.,
tied the capital city is a great CONNER
cial and trade center, and the metropo-
lis Of the country. Here the cities of
New York and Chicago occupy that DO
sition, and Washington is the true
home of the government which Is, in
my opinion, as it should be-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
CONVERTS TO NEW
GOVERNMENT PLAN
Many Prominent Legislators Are in
Favor of Change in Dis
trict Affairs.

Many prominent legislators are IN favor
Of a change from the existing form OF
government in the District. according TO
a statement by Thomas +. WILL secre-
tGry OF the District OF Columbia Suf-
frage League, made public yesterday.
The statement. in part, reads:
whoever looks upon the restoration
Of political rights to the Federal Dis
trlct as forlOrn hope should inform
himself. Note some facts:
Congressman Robert l. Henry. chair
man of the House Committee on Rules,
declares himself emphatically as uncquiy-
coal for this principle.
Representative Ben johnson, chairman
Of the House Committee on the District
OF Columbia. on January %, 1872 eX-
pressed himself as follows:
~ would not object to see the District
have her own lswmaking body elected by
the people OF the District, and I would
be glad to see the District have the privi-
lege to eXpend her own money Just as
the people OF the District wish TO spend
it,
Il have recently had conference with
Mr. johnson. He stands absolutely upon
his statement above quoted.
II have interviewed more than half the
members of the House District Commit
tee. As yet 1 have not found one in SYM
patty with our present form Of govern
ment.
with others OF our organization I
interviewed Senator CIaPp. He said;
why, have always understood your
people were satisfied with their present
form of government
II told him that was emphatically not
true of the vast multitude OF District
people as shown by their expressions
whenever opportunity is given them to
express themselves.
t" Well, he exclaimed, If that's so, am
with you
"wTl you speak for US at our mass
meeting?' 1 asked.
Certainly l WILL he replied.
"I saw Senator La Toilette. He as
sured me that he was with us first, last.
and all the time.
Though little inquiry has been made
on the Senate side. other members OF
that body are known to be favorable,
while many more OF the House have.
upon inquiry, shown themselves TO be
very favorablv disposed or outspokenly
for the proposition.
That brings us TO the mass meeting
o, next Friday night at the National
Rifles Hall Anybody who thinks the
people of the District are satisfied should
note the list OF speakers already enrolled
for that meeting: Senator Moses E
Ciapp. Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford,
Frederick L. Siddons. Louis Z. Shoe
maker, Charles a. Douglas, Charles r.
~ esbit, Frank J. Hogan. Terence V.
Powderly. Rev. J. W. Frizzell ?. 7.
Moran, Rev. Charles Wood, Rev. John
w. Melody, Miss Harriette ]. Hilton. and
Mrs. Belle Case LaFollette.'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
ACCUSED OF HOUSEKEEPING.
Frank Hathaway, n Negro, Caught
In Home of Woman.

a charge OF housebreaking was last
night preferred against Frank Hathaway.
thirty-two years old. the negro who was
caught in the room OF Miss Mamie Mac
GregOr. twenty years old, on the second
floor of the home OF her father. william
3. MacGregor $500 Jocelyn Street, Chtyy
Chase Heights, shortly before l O'Clock
yesterday morning.
A prisoner at the Seventh precinct sta
ton. Hathaway. the police allege. con-
fessed last night to the charges against
him and admitted the motive of his act.
According to the police. he removed his
shoes, placed them on the ground. and
climbed a tree. from which he entered
seCond-story window.
Awakened by a hand on her arm. Miss
Mamie MacGregor jumped from bed and
struggled with the negro until her
brother, William p. MacGregor, got
revolver. MacGreCor cornered the negro
in the end of the hall and kept the pris-
Oner at bay until Policeman R. NJ
Cdnady reached the house.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-12
HARRIMAN;S FORTUNE GREATTR

New York, Dec. lin the belief that
E. II. Hartman left an estate of much
greater value than $40, LOOT. 900, the orig
inal estimate of the Hartman attor-
neys, the States of Utah, Illinois. and
Wisconsin are making vigorous efforts
TO discover the true value of the vast
wealth of the dead railroad magnate
Not only have the authorities of the
three States appealed to the Comptroller
Of New York State for this States ap-
praisal of the Hartman fortune, but
secret agents of at least two of these
Commonwealth are making an investi-
CATION in Wall Street and Albany
which may lead TO startling disclosures