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Evening star., 1912-07-13
Montreal Dock Men Still Out.

MONTREAL. July 13.-The dock freight
handlers are still on strike here, alleging
that the employers exercised unfair dis
elimination by paying certain gangs 25
cents an hour. while others got only 20
cents an hour. The strikers claim a fiat
rate Of 2J cents an hour and better work.
ing conditions.
The lOngshoremen are not affected by
the strike as yet, but they are holding
meetings and may join at any minute.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
COL. W. Y. SWIGGETT DEAD;
FUNERAL NEXT MONDAY
Was Union Veteran and for Years
Employed in Pension
Office.

Col. William Y. Swiggett, for many
years chief of the mailing order division
of the Pension ONCE. died this morning
at his residence, 1916 S street northwest.
after a long illness. Funeral services
will be held at the family home Monday
afternoon at 100 o'clock, Rev. Clarence
Wise, pastor Of the Iowa Avenue
Methodist Church officiating. Burial will
Swiggett had been in poor health for four
years. He resigned from the Pension
Office last November.
Born in Delaware.
william Yardley Swiggett was born at
Seaford. Del. in 1S41. He was one OF
the first to enlist in the 1st Delaware
Regiment, at the outbreak of the civil
war. He was commissioned lieutenant
in that regiment later. While he was
serving as captain of Company OF
the 1st Delaware he was severely
wounded at the battle Of Antietam. He
was commended by his superior officers
for his bravery at this battle.
After being wounded. he was trans
ferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, on
account OF his disability. later resigning
and returning to Delaware, where he was
active In organizing the 9Th Delaware
Infantry. He was commissioned a major
in this regiment, and after was its lieu
tenant colonel.
Once in Postal Servic.
He was in the postal service Of the
United States after the war. and from
1882 to 1886 was postmaster of Will
mfngton. Del He then moved to Vir-
ginia, where he lived until 1893 when
he entered the pension office. Col.
Swiggett was one OF the organizers OF
Dupont Post, 6. A. R., Of Wilmington.
and was q member of the District OF
Columbia Commandery of the LOYAL
Legion.
His wife and one daughter. Mrs.
Charles r. Lee: a brother. "A. b.
Swiggett, all residing in this city. and
a sister. Mrs. Corneiia Woolman, Iiv-
ing in Montana, survive him.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
SAYS FREIGHT RATE Is HIGH.
Atlanta Journal Co. Asks Reduction
on Print PAPER.

Discrimination against Atlanta, Ga, In
the freight rates of print paper was al
legged today before the interstate COM
merce commission by the Atlanta Journal
Company.
From Berlin, N. H.. to Atlanta the ALL
rail rate is q cents q hundred pounds.
while from Berlin to ChattanoogA, Tenn.
the rate Is 50 cents. The Journal Com
pany maintains that the difference Of 8
cents is unduly preferential TO ChattA-
against Atlanta 1t is urged that the two
cities be placed on q parity at the thirty
eight-cent rate. and that reparation be
awarded to the Journal Company ON all
shipments at the higher rate.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
Wisconsin Democratic Ticket.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. July 13.-The
democratic state convention adjourned
yesterday afternoon. after completing the
nomination of its state ticket, as follows:
A. j. Schmitz and ]. C. Karel, nomi-
mated for governor.
For lieutenant governor. HI. A. M0eh
lenph, Clinton, and H. w. Bolens. Point
Washington.
For secretary OF state, A. j. kealy,
Hudson (the only nominee for the office.
For treasurer, Jacob Leonard. Mara
thon City, and Nicholas Schmidt, Mara
thon City.
For attorney general. Charles A. Kad-
ing. Watertown, and J. F. Dogerty, La
Crosse.
The candidates named will go before
the primaries In September.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
PROTECTING THE BORDER.
Col. Steever Renews Patrol Btween
This Country and Mexico.

The tide OF war setting strongly toward
the northern boundary Of Mexico has
caused Col. Steever to renew his patrol of
the border.
He has telegraphed the War Department
that he has sent a. cavalry detachment
from FL Paso by way Of Hacita, N. NJ,
to Dog Springs. to guard the border near
that place to prevent smuggling and raid
ing from the Mexican side, where a con-
siderable force Of rebels is reported to
have assembled.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
Third Party Incorporates.

ALBANY, N. Y, July 13.-"The pro-
gressive party. incorporated" with
principal office in New York city. and
organized to operate throughout the
state. has been incorporated here to
create public opinion in favor of free
trade and public retention of socially
created value for social uses" The
party has adopted as an emblem the
capitol at Albany.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
MAY MEET AMERICANS.
Dixon's Victory in Tennis Gives Op.
p0rtunity to British.

LONDON, July 13.-In the continuation
OF the preliminary games for the Dwight
F. Davis lawn tennis trophy at Folke-
stone today c. P. Dixon, the British play
er, beat Andre H. Colbert of France In
the singles by three sets to one. The
score was 40. Ga. e. 6-3. Dixon's 8
victory gives Great Britain three out of
five events and entities the British play
ers to meet the American team and de-
eide the challengers of the Australians.
the holders Of the Davis cup.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
READY TO END WAR.
Italian Government Said to Have So
Informed the Powers.

PARIS. July 13.-The Italian govern
ment recently informed the powers in an
official way that 1t was ready and
anxious to bring the Turko-Italian war
to an end. according to information from
an authoritative source.
The Italian government expresses itself
as willing to pay a heavy cash indemnity
to Turkey for the transfer of sovereignty
rights in Tripoli to Italy and for the
Turkish islands in the Aegean sea al
ready occupied by Italy.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
Bread Riot in Marseille.

MARSEILLE, July 13.-A large num-
ber OF wives of the striking seamen
held a demonstration yesterday against
the increased price of bread. They. were
soon Joined by their husbands, and pro-
longed disorders ensued. There were
frequent clashes with the police and
troops, the strikers using stones freely.
Many on both sides were hurt.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
Minimizing Danger of Explosives.

ALBANY. N Y, July 13.-Through
the operation of a new law, which
broadens the powers of his department
to include explosives, the state fire
marshal is to begin at once an inspec-
ton of 1000 powder magazines with a
view to prescribing rules to minimize
the danger of explosion.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
Republican Headquarters in n. T.

NEW YORK. July 13.-National head
quarters from which the campaign Of the
republican party will DO directed will be
established In this city the latter part Of
next weeiL James b. Reynoids. sscre-
tary Of the republican national committee.
announced tonight that about fifteen
rooms on the tenth and eleventh floors oe
the Times building had been Engaged
Evening star., 1912-07-13
SUCCESSOR TO SMITH
C. Leslie Reynolds Appointed
Superintendent of National
Botanic Garden.

c. Leslie Reynolds, who has been
acting superintendent OF the National
Botanic Garden since the death Of Will
liam r. Smith, recently. was this after
noon appointed superintendent.
Mr.. Reynolds, who was Superintend-
ent Smiths chief assistant has been
prominently mentioned to succeed the
former superintendent. but it was be-
lieved no appointment would be made
for some time.
Mr.. Reynolds resides at Silver
Spring, Md.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
Helen Neurath Is Missing.

The police were asked today to look out
for Helen Neurath, fifteen years Of age.
who is said to have left her home, 1879
H street northeast last night The father
of the missing girl reported her disap-
pearance.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
Minister Fatally Injured.

ASBURY PARK. N. j.. July 13.-The
Rev. s. Ross MacClements, d. D.. pas
tor Of the First Presbyterian Church
OF this city. was mortally. injured last
night at Allenhurst when he attempted
to board q moving train. Both feet
were severed and his left hand was cut
0fP
Evening star., 1912-07-13
Order Puts Ban on Absinthe,

Importatio of absinthe into the United
States. its shipment in interstate COM
merce or it's sale in the District or any
other of the territories, Is prohibited after
October 1 by an order Of the pure food
board just issued.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
KNOX CA[LSAT7ENT|ON
TO SOUTHERN CONGRESS
Sends Out Instruction Bulletin
to Diplomats in Latin
America.

Secretary OF State Knox has issued a
special instruction bulletin to all diplo-
matte and consular officers OF the United
states In Latin America-which includes
Mexico, the Central American states and
tho nations Of South America, as well as
the islands Of the Caribbean-directing
attention to the work Of the Southern
Commercial Congress and its next con-
vention, to be held in Mobile In the au-
tumn Of 1913.
Eecretary Knox, quoting the motto of
the Southern Commercial Congress. For
a greater nation, through greater
south.'' speaks Of the work Of the con-
Gross ~ national In scope having for
its purpose the Interpretation OF the re-
sources Of its territory and the exploita-
for the information Of the world 'The
institution. says the bulletin. rs not
merely an annual convention as ii is
operated constantly and effectively for
the educational. industrial and CONNER
cial development Of the south and the
nation"
Instructions to Diplomats.
In his special instructions to American
diplomats stationed In Latin American
countries Secretary Knox says. In part
THE next convention will be held in
Mobile. Ala. in the fall Of 1913. at the
time Of the opening Of the Panama canal
The convention will be made inter-
national event For a period of at least
two years. including the date of the next
congress, a study will be made Of the
relation OF the states above mentioned
I'm particular. and Of the United States in
general, to the Panama canal. the Latin
American republics and world commerce
The congress has planned two general
lines Of activity in keeping with the
above purpose.
..Ffrst-It is proposed to have the Latin
American republics, through their re
spective diplomatic representatives. come
into direct touch with the Southern Com
mercial Congress in the study OF the sub
ject OF commerce and provide for the
countries. through delegations, to be rep
resented at the NTH annual convention in
Mobile Addresses will be delivered and
papers will be submitted by representa-
tives Of the foreign countries.
Exhibits Of Products Here.
Evening star., 1912-07-13
COMES OUT
AGAINST SECT|0NAL|SM
Expresses Wish That New
Party Represent All Parts !.
of the Country. ~

OYSTER BAY. n. Y. July IA pro-
test against any hint of sectionalism In
the new progressive party was made
yesterday by Col. Roosevelt, who said
that he did not care a rap where a
man was born or whether his father
wore the blue or the gray. so long as he
was the right type. Col Roosevelt was
told OF speech made by Maj. Gen.
Daniel E. Sickles of New York at the
meeting for the organization OF the new
party In this state. Maj Gen. Sickles
was quoted as saying Woodrow Wilson
was born amid rebel surroundings, and
that we Of the north have never been dis
posed to put such a man in the White
House.
Col. Roosevelt said he could not dis
cuss the speech, but that il was the de-
sire of the founders OF the new party to
make the movement one which would
truly represent all sections OF the coun-
try;
THE call for the progressive conven-
tion,'' he continued, STATED that this was
to be nationwide, non-sectional move
ment. free from any of the sectional or
other jealousies and bitternesses of the
past
II am myself by blood half a Geor-
gian. The brothers Of my own mother
served I'm the Confederate navy. just as
Union army
Appeal to All Alike.
mo man has been more prominent in
this movement than Judge Ben Lindsey.
born In the south. whose father served In
Forests cavalry. We appeal to north
erners and southerners, fasteners and
westerners alike. All ask is that the
man himself be OF the right type. and as
an American he face. in patriotic spirit,
from standpoint Of one to whom all the
citizens of this country are equally dear.
the great and vital issues which now con-
Germ all the American people alike. And
The former President was asked
whether he would comment on the tes-
timony of George B. Cortelyou before a
committee OF the Senate in Washington
concerning the source of the campaign
fund Of 1904. and whether he would be
willing to go to Washington to give his
testimony.
There Is nothing can say about
that" he replied. Il will refer YOU TO
the letter / wrote to Judge Parker at
the time, in which denied that any con-
tributions had been made by corpora
tions in return for promises OF immunity.
Every statement In that letter was true.
and the subsequent events bore them
out
Col Roosevelt was asked II he would
comment on Senator Lormers attack on
him in the Senate. Il certainly have no
comment to make on Mr.. Lorimer. "swas
the reply.
Evening star., 1912-07-13

''6eeond-As Washington. the capital of
the nation. In the center Of tourist travel
Evening star., 1912-07-13
Look at
the Home
You Intend
to Buy

Ouy
'om These Two Standpoints
First Its Desirability as a Residen'
Second, Its Investment P0Ssibiifie!
IT'S desrabty home naturally increases the investment
possibilities just much But there another side
possibility that detemn
ed largely by the location of the home
So rapid growth of the nations capital that its real
tate valuations show decided ali the city But
bound be sections OF city where this increased
valuation be rapid than Others And this is pacu
Fourteenth Street, NORTHWEST is of the most ia
vorcd sections of the this That the transportation
companies realize its Importance emphasized by the fact that
give their best equipped and unsurpassed serv
In the last few years the firm of SHANNON LUCHS has
sold over 35o 18th and the immediate vicinity
heresult of the best builtup residential sections in the
city,
The completion this fine residential section with the
erection of the HOMES OF SUNLIGHT AND NENTILA-
TION Spring Road and Perry Street. around the
ncr 14 and but short distance from fashionable Park
Road.
These homes with idea Of making the
last homes built in worthy OF their surroundings and
to lower than that of corresponding
values already constructed The result home for $1,000 and
$500 community of homes ranging in value from SIX to ten
thousand dollars and upward.
It impossible put before you here advertisement
full beauty of these homes their desirable surroundings the
arrangements for health and comfort But such de-
tailed description should be necessary for 18th and Spring
Road and Perry Streets accessible section OF
city that these homes should easily demand your inspection
The price made doub attractive because of the generous
payment basis which they purchasabe If you live
home that begins approach the character of these HOMES OF
SUNLIGHT AND VENTILATION in a location anywhere
desirable you be paying least $40 $45 per
month You of these homes for less than that
Ony S8 per month required after the first cash payment of
$780, We prepared make different arrange
where the first cash payment be
emily secured by the purchaser.
Take any 18th Street Car to Corner Spring Road
Shannon s LuChS
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-02
Lagoon G Stand urfW ar
Better Than Coeur d'Alene

Vista merry go round. is one OF tbc suid-
ing spiriis of Occur Alene and BaiD-
berger will not permit any concession
to be made 10 Finn or his associates.
Wilson has been so anxious TO avoid
clash OF dates that Inc has intiinated n
willingness 10 make some changes. but
n percmptory telegram from Bamber-
ger Informed BIN that BamberGcr would
rather retire than abatc ono jot in favor
OF Coeur dAlenc. Bambergcr told VII"
son 10 fight and added that this is par
ticuiarly propitious time TO engage ID
war. OF course, the Lagoon Racing as
sociation could not continue without
Ramberger's support, so Wilson will un-
Lagoon will open May II.
With all the attractions for sport low
ing people that Will cluster around Salt
draw the larger share OF the turf patron
age. Jack Johnson will he training al the
Lagoon. Jim Flynn in Ogden canyon. and
big wrestling carnival will probably be
on a Saitair.
In Spokane. the public library is the
one hest bet for tho visitor who is an%-
ious to while away the evening hours.
while in Salt Lake the night attractions
ale 50 numerous that no one can complain
Of ennui.
Surely II bleak Coeur d'Alene can al
tract turf patrons, balmy Utah, with two
big snort carnivals on hand can draw
one. The Lagoon would probably make
a few more dollars without competition
hut il would not give as good satlsfac-
ton to the public, and with the lcGis~
lature meeting next fall that Is some =
thing to be considered
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-02
HOME BOY" FAVORED
BY REFEREE SEL|G
Zone Round" Hogan Given
Draw When Murphy Should
Have Had Decision.
international News Service.

Ey international News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. l.-Eefcree
Selg was on pins and needles lasl night
in the twentieth round OF tho Harlem
Tommy Murphy zone Round Hogan
swatfcst when the two lightweights were
lighting furiouslr In an effort to score
q. knockout. while majority OF the eT-
cited spectators were standing on their
chairs and yelling for their respective
favorite To land the telling walop, No
boxing contest held in Dreamlsnd pa
vilou ever had more sensational
windup.
Tour-nrlhs OF the spectators held the
opinion that II was Murphy's fight, and
that he earned tho decision by "a fairly
wide margin. That Sclig erred IN his
verdict was the opinion Of most OF the
and seemed confused when rendering the
decision
jim Buckley. Tommy Murphy's man
aGer WAS inclined To think Sciig a ban
dit. and so expressed himself Selig sim
ply gavo the "home hoy draw
AS fight the contest was a fast ono
and Murphy made the pace. The t1ar-
lomite started 10 force matters from the
opening bell and he kept up terrific
speed until the twentieth round, I'm this
tor work. and had Hogan spurtcd earlier
tho bout would have had different
aspect.
There is n probability ot Hogan and
Murphy being rematched by Coffroth for
February %. AZ the conclusion OF the
fight !Conroth stated that he would open
negotiations with Jim Buckley and Gil
Boag for another match. II he can come
Ia terms with the New Workers he Will
put the scrap on At his DAILY, city arena
go cast tomorrow. lie will meet Packey
Mcfarland February II In New York
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-02

ont. II will then he a case of Ioafing
untli J. go to Los Angeles to weign In
al @ ~ 80 SATURDAY morning. I am so
confident that | scarcely give the scrap
a serious thought. Conley has chance,
OF course you know. Every man who
goes INTO The ring has that but ! guess
the uuc VIII remain In the Coulon fam
rs Tor few months. vet"
Visitors nt the ConIny training c.mp
Eaw nothing more inspiring than the
hrnus la man cNercislng over the bars
don't want to see another boxjne
sIove until / shake hands with Coulon
Satnrday. explained Conley. II think
more OF saving my hands than | do OF
showing OF against q snnrring partner
IN down 10 l15l pounds ard feeling
pctter Than eyer did before an impor-
lant contest. The only statement | can
give you Is that both my hackers and
the spectators VIII get a good hard run
Tor their money. I've Rot CouIon where
want nim at last. Don't give me ihe
laugh and I'll tell you something We
me and Jones-have ordered a lot .,
new lithographcd stationery and the let
LLgrlhS reads. Frank Conley. Esnosba
WE. oan'amweight champion OF the
BettinG on The battle has been light
o'i'oh cIeNer camp showing mas been
III. III. lhat corleys friends feel
1nat T ~ would be safer 70 get a line ON
: irankic AZ this low po,Indaee before
DarHnr him heavily against such beau
"'"i noNcr IL Johnny.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-02
DESERTS WIFE AFTER
STEALING HER JEWELS
y International News Service.


PlTTSBI re. Feb. deserted by her
husband. who. she declares. looted her
Of her jewels and left her in the Du
uucsnc hotel with her 2months-old babe
and only 10 cents. Mrs, 7. II Judsou
OF 5l2 Georgia street, Vallejo. Cal, told
a pitiable story to the police and accept =
ed shelter in the police station until she
could hear from her father. !. NJ. Fos-
ter, "a business man Of San Francisco
The woman. bearing the babe wore
a costly garment. the last of several. she
said, she brought with her from Port =
land. Or. whore hcr husband was en-
eaSed in the lumber business. She told
Captain Of Detectives NJ s. Hanley that
her husband LEFT her 10 go. he said, 10
another part OF the state To close al
important deaf. After several days
passed and he did not write. the woman
says she looked for her Jewels. to use
one TO tide her over until her husband
returned, To her surprise her valua =
bes. including several rings. two jewel
studded bracelets and other jewelry. were
missing. She says no one other than
her husband could have taken them
Tho police forwsr rded telegram TO her
father at her request The woman said
her husband may have suffered financial
revcrses in Portland of which he told
her nothing.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-02
NO ANSWER FROM
YOkEL AND GEHRING

Promoter Harry Hesgren. who wired
an offer OF $4,000 for the Yokrl-Gchrins
wrestling match esierday. has rccciv ed
no reply from them vet but lie expects
an answer today. n lIearreu gets the
hour he will prot.s oly stage IT at Saltair
n June. The fact that ono promoter
here can pay $4,000 for tho bout while in
Cleveland IL is necessary 10 take M a
popular subscription to pay $500. sheds
an illuminating light on the popularity
of the wrestling game in the west. Yokel
and GebrinG would draw tremendous
house here. but in the Buckeye city $500
might be big. price for a promoter 10
pay: NEVERTHELESS the match may be
held In Cleveland as Gehrlng seems
mountain shy or has some other occen-
ttricity which makes him afraid 10 come
10 Utah
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-02

IN THE DISTRICT COURT or TIE
United states for the district OF Utah.
In the matter of George T. Brice Drug
company, voluntary bankrupt-In
bankruptcy. No. 1881.
To the creditors OF George r. Brice Drug
company OF salt Lake city. in tho
county Of salt Lake. and district afore
said. bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
nth day of January. 1872. the said George
T. Brice Drug company was duly adIudI-
Gated bankrupt, and that the first meet
ing OF It's creditors will be held at nv
office in the Continental block Salt Lake
CITY. Utah: on the 18th day OF February
lel2. az 10 O'Clock In tho forenoon. ri
which time The said creditors NAV Al
tend. prove their claims, appoint n trils-
toe. examine the bankrupt and Transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
CHARLES BALDWIN
Referee in Rankruptcy
SA&A Lake City. Feb l. lol2 >o-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-02
JOHN BULLS PRETTY
PUG IS COMING SOON
BY Internaiional News service.

BY International News Service.
LONDON, Feb. Bombardier Wells,
the heavyH cIch, champion of England.
sails for American on March :. Wells
is considered The SIR George Alexander
of the ring over here, being tail, clean
cut and with the face of a Greek god.
lie IL the picture card rage and 4 de-
cided favorItc with the fair members OF
society.
Wells jumped into prominence when
ne defeated Porlly Flynn. tho American
ruglist AZ that encounter tho arena
waS well filled with titled women: i'm
fact more women than men We're pres
cnt.
Wells enjoys the reputation Of being
the first puEilist 10 bccoEIe = society
craze. lie declares that his trip abroad
is strictly pleasure launt, but il Is
lhrtsd that he may arrange for a match
with Jack Johnson. the worlds cham
pion.
In tho opinion oC Eugene Corri. the
famous referee, Wells has - big chance
OF beating Johnson on account OF his
;cutb, clean living and skill