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The Washington times., 1912-07-22
RAILROADS ANSWER
ENGINEERS DEMAND
FOR INCREASED PAY
Arbitration Committee Hears
Argument Against Work
erS' Petition.

NEW YORK, July 22.-With the full
presentation OF the engineers argu-
ments for salary increase made, the
railroads presented their case today be-
fore the arbitration committee which
will decide whether or not the Eastern
railroads shall increase the pay OF their
engineers approximately $500, 900 an
nually.
The demands which the $1,000 engi-
neers have made on the roads are as
follows:
First-The adoption of the principle
that wages and rules of service shall be
standardized throughout the Eastern
territory.
Second-The adoption OF certain stand
ard rates of pay ana certain standard
rules of service, resulting in increased
compensation to engineers.
Third-The adoption of the principle
that locomotive engineers shall have
the right to operate the motive power
when 1t is changed from steam to elec.
tricity or other motive power. and thai
electric service shall be governed by
the schedule covering rates OF pay and
rules of service in steam service.
Fourth, that engineers shall have the
right to operate electric or multiple
unit trains when the same enter upor
steam tracks or tracks formerly opera
ted by steam, or where trackage rights
are leased to holding companies.
The railroads in their arguments op
posed these demands on the ground
that existing rates of pay are full anC
liberal. that existing rules OF service
bear some relation to local conditions
that standardization bf either rates o.
pay or rules of service are not war
ranted by conditions and that electric
steam basis.
In presenting the railroads argumen
President J. A. Worthington. OF tn,
Chicago and Alton, made the declara
ton that the railroads of the countr!
would be utterly unable with their pres
ent facilities to cope with a traffic in
crease similar to that experienced II
1907
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
YOUTHFUL RUNAWAY
WAS HEADED HOME
WHEN APPRlEH[NDED
Young Ballinger Admits
kidnapping Story VISA
Flight of Fancy.

J. w. Ballinger. father Of Weston
Ballinger, the twelve-year-old runaway
boy, will leave at 4 o'clock this after
noon for Cumberland, Md, where the
boy is held by the police. The Cum
berland authorities captured the lad
early today and notified the police nere
The Ballinger lads disappearance
from his parents home at 2l29 r street
northwest took place Wednesday of
last week. His mother declared she
believed he had been kidnapped.
The Washington police took no stock
In this theory and notified the authori-
ties OF all the cities In this part of the
world to look out for a small boy with
an American flag tattooed on one arm.
Over the long distance telephone this
afternoon Young Ballinger told Po'ce
Headquarters that his story Of the kid
naping was purely imaginary. He said
he had become rather mischievous re-
Gently and that Ythings were becoming
so warm" for him that he. decided to
leave home. He not only wanted to
work elsewhere he said, but he wanted
to see some OF the world.
Ballinger said he got as far as Wheel
ing In his search for work. Finding the
world heartless and jobs for small boys
of twelve not to be had for the mere
asking, he decided to return to the pa
rental roof, where meals we're more reg
ular and beds softer.
Mrs. Ballinger was overjoyed to learn
that her son was safe and sound.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
TENTATIVE PLANS
FOR ENCAMPMENT
AT HARPERSF FERRY
Staff Officers of Guardsmen
Will Meet Tomorrow
Night.

A meeting OF the staff officers of the
District National Guard has been or
dered for tomorrow night at militia
headquarters, when detailed plans for
the annual maneuvers will be rough
drafted and cory sent by wire to
Brigadier Gen. George II. Harries, COM
manding officer, who Is now located in
Louisville, Ky.
General Harries is expected to go over
the tentative plans, make whatever cor
rections he may see fit. and rush them
back to headquarters Immediately. II
Is more than likely that the printed or
ders will be In the hands of the 1000 or
more guardsmen who will engage in the
maneuvers to be conducted this year at
Harpers Ferry by Saturday or Sunday.
Until these plans are drawn and defin-
itely fixed nothing but general prepara-
uons for the two weeks maneuvers, be-
ginning August IA, can be made. Early
next week. however, the men In charge
will literally take of their coats and
make ready for what promises to be the
most interesting set of military prob
lens the Washington citizen soldiery
has been called upon to solve for years.
Announcement was made from guard
headquarters this morning that recruits
will be received up to the eve of the
1t is likely that the number OF men who
will go away with the guard this year
will be greater by far than that for
several seasons. Harpers Ferry Is the
most popular place of encampment the
District militia ever has visited. The
Bolivar Heights camping ground is an
ideal place for camp site, and the
neighboring territory is ideal for
manuevering purposes.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
Favorable Report
On the Liquor Bill

A most important step in the direc-
ton of legislation to keep liquor out of
dry" territory was taken today when
the Senate Judiciary Committee ordered
a favorable report on the Kenyon bill,
as amended by the bill of Senator
Sanders of Tennessee.
The proposed legislation has long
been fought for by anti-liquor and anti
saloon interests.
Wide difference of opinion prevails
among the lawyers on the Judiciary
Committee as to the constitutionality
Of the bill. But the disposition OF most
OF them was to put the matter up to
the Supreme Court and get a decision.
Until that is done 1t will be impossible
volved
The amended bill prohibits shipment
of liquor into any State, Territory, or
the District of Columbia in violation Of
the law of the State or Territory. And
1t makes liquors shipped into a State
| or Territory upon arrival within the
| boundaries of such State or Territory.
and before delivery to the consignee,"
subject to the laws of the State or
| Territory. just as II the liquor had
| been produced therein.
1t Is not, expected the bill will be
passed by the Senate this session. but II
will be strongly urged next session.
| Senator Cummins was instructed by
the committee today to report the bill.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
TO FIND
GIRL PICKED UP
ON PLAYGROUND
Several Offers to Adopt Mil
dred, Who Cannot Now
Be Located.

Information regarding the present
location OF Mildred, the two-year-old
girl found on the Mount Pleasant play
ground Wednesday afternoon, con-
tinues 20 be a minus quantity. There
by are disappointed many persons who
offered 10 adopt the little one and also
because of the lack of information,
playground officials are plainly irritated
at the manner In which the little wan
derer was permitted to be taken from
Monroe street.
child chances to see her again II now
seems that her identity is lost com
pletely. 1t Is not deemed likely that
the person who took her from ths
Scheer home, mother, guardian, or who
ever she was, will voluntarily give in
formation as to who or where the
child Is,
1t is explained the little girl was
given up SO readily at the Scheer home
because Mrs. Scheer's mother, who
scarcely speaks English, thought her.
self compelled to give up the child 70
the woman, who, with an authoritative
address. said II there was a lost child
there, 1t belonged to her. f
Offers to adopt the child have been
numerous, coming to Miss Florence
Kent, the playground superintendent,
to Mrs. scheer and to The Times.
s. Martin has taken a keen interest in
the case and has attempted to find out
where the little girl was taken, but
he has found no clue whatever from
which to start the search. Several
Boy Scouts are eager to undertake a
they have no tangible thread to fol-
low.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
Want Progressives
To Aid the District

Joseph E. Sardo. chairman of the
organization committee of the local
branch of the progressive party, stat
ed today that the local branch of the
organization expected to ask the new
party at its convention in Chicago to
show more confederation for the Dis
rict.
They expect to get Colonel Roosevelt
to insert a plank in his platform CIV
ing the citizens of Washington the
right to decide at the polls who shall
be the Districts delegates at political
conventions.
J, Z. Carroll a member OF the local
party, will leave for Chicago shortly
where he will in advance consult with
the national leaders of Colonel Rose
velt's party to see what political con-
sideration will be given the District.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
Department Here
Receives Report
On Gomez Case

Papers, which were seized by Depart
ment of Justice operatives In half a
dozen arrests along the Mexican border,
were said by officials here today to give
the Government strong case against
Emilio Vasquez Gomez, former pro-
visional president of Mexico, and now
held at San Antonio, Tex, for alleged
violation of the neutrality laws.
Seven arrests have been made in all
four at San Antonio, and three at Fl
Paso. Information led the specia
agents to believe that these men,. act.
ing for the Mexican revolutionsists, had
arranged for outfitting of part OF ar
insurrectionary army. Papers, which
were found, II was said today, show ar
extensive plot for organizing an ex.
peditionary force, and for smuggling
money into Mexico.
Gomez case will be presented to the
September grand jury.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
Icemen of Capital
Having Their Troubles

The ice man is having his troubles.
Warning has been issued by the Su-
perintendent of Weights and Measures,
W. C. Haskell that prosecutions will
follow in every case where evidence Is
produced to show that short weight is
given in sales. Several prosecutions
have been entered and others, 1t was
said today, will follow.
Approximately 100 complaints concern
ing the use of short weight scales have
reached the office of Superintendent
Haskell. Many of the complaints are
anonymous and, therefore, difficult to
follow.
In others, where the names and ad-
dress Of the parties concerned are given,
investigation is made by the inspectors.
Thirty Pounds for Fifty.
I'VE have discovered a number of
cases where consumers who are pay
Ing for fifty pounds Of ice are receiv-
ing between thirty ana thirty five
pounds" said an official OF the Weights
and Measures Office today. The price
established by the larger ice companies
Is 40 cents a hundred. In order TO
attract trade, dealers will offer IL for
81 cents a hundred, and then deliver a
'hfty-pound' cake, which II placed upon
the scales will be found to weigh not
more than thirty pounds.
1T Is the purpose Of the office to in
Yestigate thoroughly every complaint,
but in order to secure results the CO.
operation OF the public Is needed.
Names and addresses of complainants
should be given. Often upon investiga-
tion we find that the complainant has
ordered or 10 cent piece of ice, with
out first having established the pric c
per 100 pounds. Other complaints arc
simply guesswork, the householder not
having scales on which to verify the
weight of the ice"
Inspection of Scales.
1t is the custom of the office OF
weights and measures, before the
opening of the Ice season, to post
notices at the different stations where
ice is sold. informing the dealers OF
the date and time the inspectors will
be on hand to test the scales used
on the ice wagons. Dealers are giYer
the choice OF having the scales tested
at the station or at the office of the
superintendent.
Those who fail after a reasonable
time TO respond to the notice and who
are found using scales not sealed are
subject TO arrest for violation OF the
weights and measures law.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
ELOPERS CAPTURED
HERE ON WAY TO
OBTAIN LICENSE
Alexandria Man and Wiscon-
sin Girl of Seventeen
Separated by Mother.

Loves young dream lived up to the
proyerb today when Mrs. Mary Hrob-
sky, Of Milwaukee,, came to Washing
ton and forbade the marriage of her
seventeen-year-o daughter, Ruby, to
Frank Westlaken, aged twenty-five, of
Alexandria, son Of Peter Westlaken,
brewmaster OF the Portner Brewing
Company.
The young couple were caught by Mrs
Hrobsky at the terminus of the Alex
andria end Mt. Vernon Railway Com
pany in this city. They were on their
Hrobsky and young Westlaken eloped
from Milwaukee a few days ago, and
arrived at the Westlaken home in Alex
andria Saturday morning.
This afternoon Mrs. HrobslSy and her
weeping. disconsolate daughter, a pref
ty girl of the blonde type, left for Mil
waukee, while Frank Westlaken re.
mained here.
Holds Girl Too Young.
WestIakcn was sent to Milwaukee q
year ago by his father to work in ont
of the big breweries there, and pick ur
a few Of the Milwaukee wrinkles II
brewing. He did not neglect his work
but he found himself constantly think
ing about Miss Hrobsky. whom he me
soon after his arrival
Mrs. Hiobsky did not look with favo
upon the attentions which he begar
paying her daughter. Not that she dis
approved Of Westlaken himself, but sh,
held her daughter too young to thinl
Of matrimony.
So the young man and the girl plan
ned to eloDe. Westlaken told his fance
that his father in Alexandria woul,
not frown upon their dream Of wedde
bliss, and they took a train to Wash
tngton. Since reaching this vicinit.
Miss Hrobsky has been staying in tn
home of her bethrothed's father.
Takes Daughter Home.
Inspector Boardman, of the Distric
police. Urged Mrs. Hrobsky to consen
to the wedding, but Mrs. Hrobsky wa
obdurate.
Ruby Is too young to marry" sh
said, and nothing could move her.
A year from now, when she is O
age-then she can marry, and l can
not stop her, but now she is too youns
I shall take her home with me-"
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
Socialism Denounced
By Bishop Carroll

CHICAGO, July "A parting shot
at socialism was taken by Bishop John
=. Carroll before he left today for his
home In Helena, Mont Before the con-
vention of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans. Bishop Carroll, chaplain Of the
order. stirred the delegates to adopt
resolutions denouncing socialism.
His latest rap at socialist doctrines
was an appeal to the workingmen Of
the country, especially organized la
Dor. saying socialism was Economical
ly unsound, false in its pretenses, and
insulting to the intelligence of those
who labor"
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
North Dakota State Fair.

FARGO, N. D., July 22.-The prospect
of bumper crops in North Dakota this
year has served to increase public in
terest in the annual State fair. which
opened today. The display of farm i'm
plements and machinery Is the best
ever seen here. The live stock. horti-
cultural, and other departments of the
fair also are we'll filled with exhibits.
A large attendance of visitors is ex-
pected during the week.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
GOMEZ IS CHARGED
WITH VIOLATION OF
NEUTRALITY LAWS
Secret Service Men Claim to
Have Clear Case Against
Mexican.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, July 22.-Emilo
vasquez Gomez, former provisional
President of Mexico. will be arraigned
today on q charge of violating the
United States neutrality laws.
The Secret Service men claim to have
a clear case against Gomez through. in
formation found In papers in the pos
session of Francisco Perez and Felipe
Miramon, arrested with Gomez.
Bail for Gomez has been set at $4,000
and has not yet been furnished.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
HUME TO APPEAR
IN COURT READY
TOANSWER CHARGE
Indicted Broker Sought by
Detectives Owing to Mis-
understanding.

Thomas L. Hume, former president OF
the washington Stock Exchange, who
was indicted last week on charges OF
embezzlement and forgery, has prom
ised the United states Attorneys office,
through his attorney, Gibbs L. Bakep
that he will appear In court tomorrow
morning and give bond.
Mr.. Baker telephoned late Saturday
afternoon, according to Harvey Given,
assistant prosecutor, asking the amount
OF bond that would be required. and
he was told $1,000 He then said he
would have his client In court Tuesday.
This understanding, however. was not
conveyed to Detective Helan, who had
or the other assistants, as the District
Attorneys office was closed, SO the
search for the broker continued until
this noon. when Mr.. Given directed the
detective to walt until tomorrow fore
noon before attempting to serve the
warrant.
Tried for Three Days.
Detective Helan hunted for Hume
on Friday. Saturday. and Sunday, but
could not find him." said Mr.. Given
today. Il did not see him Saturday
and l went away to spend Sunday, so
IL was natural that he kept busy try
ing to find the defendant
IF Hume does not show UP In the
morning We Will 20 after him, no mat
| ter where he Is, but we have the word
Of his attorney that he will appear"
The stock broker was indicted on a
complaint of Mrs. May Dabney Cutter
who charges that she intrusted a certi-
| hcate of stock of the Home Telephone
and Telegraph Company: Of Los An.
geles, Cal, to him and that II has not
been returned by him. He declares that
the trouble Is the result of a misun-
| derstanding over the transaction and
Ethat he VIII clear himself of the
| charges.
Reported to Prosecutor.
Mr.. Hume said today that there evil
IDENTIFY has been some mix-up In the Dis
trict Attorneys office regarding his alb
sence from the city.
II have made no effort to get away
from Washington for fear of the out
come Of the trial. and I shall not" he
said II was in my office as usual on
Thursday, but l was In Norfolk. Va. on
business on Friday.
Upon my arrival in Washington
Saturday morning, / first heard OF the
proceedings against me. ! Immediately
got in connection with the District At
torney's office through my attorney.
Gibbs L. Baker who Informed the office
that l was ready to appear at any time
'On account of the fact that Mr.
| DdhtT was SOhhpchcu W ICoNc tHS S'N'
II was arranged with the District Attor-
ney's office that l should not appear
until Tuesday.
In Office Saturday.
II was in my office Saturday morn
ing, and again in the afternoon. before
departing for my residence in Virginia
where 1 could have been found had the
District Attorneys office wanted me.
Moreover. I am conscious of no fact
which has been or can be developed ir
this case which will Justify any fear OF
my part Of its ultimate result.
THE case Is to be withdrawn. IT II
civil suit and there is nothing abou
It OF a criminal nature. / am sorr!
. the impression has been gained that
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
Millionaire Farmer Ill.

LEXINGTON, KY, July 22.-rJames B.
Haggin, the muiti-millionaire owner Of
the famous Elmendorf farm, near here,
has been removed to the Good Samari-
tan Hospital 1t is stated at the hos
pital that he has stomach trouble. but
is not dangerously Ill.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
Signal Expert Will
Testify at Inquest

CHICAGO. July 22.-The conorner's
inquest into the death of thirteen per-
sons killed in a Burlington wreck at
Western Springs a week ago was re-
sumed at La Grange. H., today. The
first witness was Mrs. M. ". Hills,
signal operator, who relieved Mrs. +.
A. Wilcox after the accident.
Chief Inspector w. II. Belknap, OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
an expert in railroad signalling, was at
the hearing. He may testify as an
expert.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22
Leading Motorist Dies.

MINNEAPOLIS, July 22.-Col. Frank
NJ. Joyce, fifty years old, vice presi-
dent of the American Automobile Asso-
citation and president or the Minnesota
Automobile Association, di I'd h ere to-
day. He was prominent in both auto
mobile and insurance circles.
The Washington times., 1912-07-22

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-10
NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR
TO LEAVE SERVICE
H. A. Evans Will Manage Ship
building Plant
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

Especial Dispatch TO The Call
MARE ISLAND, Jan. 9.-From ad-
vices received at the yard. Naval Con-
structor H. A. Evans. former manager
of Mare island, will leave the govern
ment service next Friday. He is at
present at Battle, Me. He will become
manager of the Moran ship building
plant at Seattle.
Marine Private Let's, who secured a
diamond ring from M. X. Giant, a VAL
lejo jeweler, under false pretenses sew
eral weeks ago. was taken to San Quen-
tin this afternoon on the tug Active,
where he will spend two and a half
years Marine Private Love accompanied
Let's to prison today. Love was ar
rested in San Francisco last year on
the charge of embezzling funds at Hon.
olulu. He will serve four years at the
state prison.
That the receiving ship Independence
will be condemned by the navy depart
ment before the end of April is the
opinion of the yard officials. The yes
sci is said to be leaking badly. 1t is
believed that small ship will be as
signed to the duties as receiving ves-
sci. The Independence will be sold.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-10
DESTROYER TERRY
LIMPS into PORT
Commander Fremont Took the
Wheel and Wrenched Vessel
From Neptune's Grip

NORFOLK, Va. Jan. Shattered
and crippled as the result OF Its severe
experience at sea, the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Terry limped into port today
with one engine working.
The Terry had been assigned to scout
about three hundred miles to the north
east of New York In the war game
maneuvers and was Off Cape Sable on
the Nova Scotia coast when the storm
struck it late Saturday. The wind
blew a hurricane. washing clean the
decks OF the destroyer, and carrying
away every lifeboat.
For two days the 50 members OF the
crew lived on canned goods and worked
necessarily at the pumps. The Terry's s
steering gear was washed away Sun
day night and it looked as though the
end was near BY heroic effort this was
repaired, and the destroyer's command
err, Lieutenant Commander John G.
Fremont, held the vessels head to the
storm, and kept her afloat
Commander Fremont, upon arrival at
Norfolk. gave shore liberty to his crew
SO that they might have a rest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-01-10
commerce BODY
TIGHTENS IT'S GRIP

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.--The grip OF
the interstate commerce commission
over the commerce of the country was
tightened today by a series Of decisions
by the supreme court
The principle was laid down that
shippers suffering from civil injuries
from railroads must go to the commits
sion before rushing to the courts for
relief
The paramount authority of the COM
mission In reasonable rate making was
upheld by the courts decision that the
federal district court of Minnesota was
wrong in preventing the enforcement
of the commissions reduced rates on
lumber from the Pacific coast. Oregon
and Montana points to st. Paul, Omaha
and Chicago.
The legislative field. touching the ac-
ceptance of goods by railroads for In
terstate shipment. was marked forever
as federal territory and states were
warned to keep of.
The supremacy over state laws of
similar import of the federal 'shours of
service law the enforcement OF which
is confided to the commission. was up
held.
The court laid down the principle
that railroad dividends were not to be
a sole basis for judging the reasonable
ness Of rates. but that conditions as a
whole were to be taken into considera-
ton.