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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-05-16
FAIL TO FIND CAUSE
No Reasons Developed for Wreck which
Killed Four Monday.

No Reasons Developed for Wreck Which
Killed Four Monday.
TACOMA, May 16.-Conficting testi-
mony has been developed in hearings
before the public service commission
here into causes of the wreck on the
Oregon Washington railroad near the
Montamara Festo race track grand
stand at Lakeview last Monday after
noon, when four were killed and seven
injured.
The train was ditched while speeding
at IS miles an hour over perfectly
level stretch of track. The dead are:
F. A. Town, Tacoma, aged 40; c. f.
Reynovonan, Woodland, CAL; Andrew
Nilsson, Portland, Ore, 291 Hawthorne
street; R. H. McMurray. Seattle, head
brakeman.
The injured are: Mrs. Maggie Jor
dan, Hillhurst, WASH, serious; Francis
c. Rae, Seattle, age 60, slight; Adolpf
Swanson, 7OS East Simmons street
Portland. right arm and chest, serious;
J. w. Warden, Sacramento, CAL, In
1ured about head; T. J. Quinn, Sacra
mento. Cal, leg twisted and face chi
with flying glass: Elmer Jones. Mes
XIII, WASH, arm broken; Charles Ben
nett, Dryad, WASH, scalp wounds. Al
the injured are reported to be improv
Ing rapidly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-05-16

Photos BY American Press Association.
n COBB AND REPRESENTATIVE HARpwICK.
nature. whether such combination
has been effected among baseball own
ers throughout the country as would
preclude competition and operate In re-
straint of trade
This was sought. the resolution set
forth. because 1.-THE most audacious and
autOcratic trust In the country is the
one which presumes to control the
game Of baseball. its officials announc-
ing daily through the press of the
country the dictates Of governing
commission-how competition is stified.
how territory and games are appor-
toned. how the prices are fixed which
millions must pay to witness the sport.
how men are enslaved and forced to
accept salaries and terms or forever be
barred from playing. and Of other acts
incident to trafficking In national
pastime for pecuniary gain"
August Hermann. chairman OF the
national baseball commission. issued
the following statement regarding the
proposed investigation OF baseball by
congress:
This resolution Is practically the
same as the one introduced by Con
gresham Gallagher last year. We
have nothing whatever tn fear. In
fact. we rather invite n thorough and
exhaustive examination of the whole
matter. fully miievin. THAT II this is
done nothing hut good can result tn
the game
IAN If the actions Of the national
commission are open and ahovpbOard.
Nothing Is ,oncealpd The principles
Of the natinnni agreement protect MI
who are Interested in the game the
PLAYERS. club owners. nmpires and Off
rins. rs we'll ns the patrons without
the provisions of the national agree
mpnt the game could rot and wOuld
not he the national sport OF the roun-
Try snch rs II Is D."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-05-16
DON'T KNOW THEY
HAVE APPENDICITIS

Many Olympia people who have
chronic appendicitis, which Is not very
painful have doctored for years for gas
on the stomach, sour stomach or con-
stipation Sawyer & Filley states If
these people will try simple buckthorn
bark, glycerine, ETC., as compounded IN
Adler-i- ka the German appendicitis
remedy, they will be surprised at the
QUICK benefits. A SINGLE DOSE
relieves these troubles INSTANTLY.
Also recommended by Druggist Hewitt
of Tumwater. ADVERTISEMENT
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-05-16

Set your Love apple plants now, the
moon is right and the weather moist
Plant corn, beans, and vine SEEDS II
YOU want early crops.
5-3-5 MANN The oEhD MAN
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-05-16

There may be some artists in Olym.
pa but they don't paint signs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
ONE CARLOAD WOOD ASHES, 2

tons; also ashes for lawns, delivered in
city limits for price Call or address J.
L. Braley. Is Second St. Haiiowell, Me.
apr4d2wF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
HOW WOULD you LIKE

\ comfortable a-roen farm house. well
built on high land. splendid panorama of
land. Water for miles, White Mountains
in distance. Stale House looming up
near by. WOULDN'T IF APEisASE YOU
to hay" a rich. rssnnrce.itl 2v-aefe farm
including Two we'll WatSrd pastures,
with two good barns fnd stable. alt
heuse connected With abundance pure
water ia each and all within Z mile L., y.
& ". trolley, and : miles NJ. G. railroad.
10 sna pss1ln' tit'2 epssh,ffd workable farm
with it's Ito thrifty grated apple trees.
IL 100 VI hard wood himbar and tile 500
eds. cord wood. its average cut of "a
tons heavy hay besides its capacity for
10 cattle and 60 sheep. WHY DON'T
90H WRITE. Me. NOW.
BENJAMIN r. TOWNE
Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent
SIS Elm St., WaterviIle, Maine
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14

IL TO IS TONS ENGLISH HAY
and one Eddy reversible sulty pillow. +
NJ. Morgan. H. f. d. /. Augusta.
aDrf f11 w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
FOR SALE4=REAL ESTATE.
$1,000 BUYS THIS FARM eoFaNEAR-

" so acres, large house, s rooms, good
repair, barn 42x46. early soil, large or
chard, overlooking and near large
summer resort lake, handy to two city
markets. Don't delay if you are looking
for an IDEAL country home and good
value. II. y. Sawyer Farm Agency, $50
Water street, Augusta, Me. Tel. s0l-W.
apr7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
GUARANTEED.
YOUR HATCH

WIZ TN UT = NUHHNTN EE u.
Buy Your pure bred Barred Rock eggs
for layers or poultry at .2kc. per. egg
when shipped and DC per chick when
Matched. Particulars of strains on re-
quest. j. #. Stiachfield, Clinton, Me.
apr3dl noS w lxy2tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
HOUSE LOT FOR sALEI

On Hospital street. Togus road, Eastern
Ave. Arsenal St. Middle St. East Chest
nut St, St. Catherine St. Cony ST.,
Morse St. Pearl St, GreenIief St, Quinn
By st. Bangor ST., No. Belfast Ave.
Washington St, Cumberland St, Lower
State St. School ST.. South Belfast road
and Sewall treet extension. Apply to
SAMUEL TITCOMB. Augusta
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
TEN SELECTED PENS OF r. /

Reds. SO cents per sitting. 81 per hun
dred. Also 500 chicks. April and IS at
u cents. each. c. H. Higgins, Il. Win
throp, Me. aprldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
AT ONCE, MAN ON A FARM. FRED
I apvfc CHINE No 3u,Ild1t-
TWO HUNDRED TO FOUR HUN.

bred dollars per month, salary or COM
mission, selling our high class and eX-
elusive specialtes. Sold in every town
Finishing Products Co, Cleveland, Ohio
apr12dtts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
stc MONEY WRITING soNes-WE

pay hundreds OF dollars Il year TO site
cesSful writer's. Experience unncces-
sary Song poems wanted with or WITH
out music-will pay ene-half of profits IL
successful Send IT'S your work today.
A Acceptance Guaranteed if Availahle.
Largest concern in the caaatrg Free
particulars Duedale Co, Dept 40, !
Washington, u. q aprH-l9-26- may
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
WORKING BUSINESS

already on big paying basis, $500 to
$500 required Sound security against
any loss. Particulars at personal inter-
view only. Address Machinery" care
Kennebec Journal. Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
GOOD DRY, HARD WOOD FEET
CARRIAGES AND sLEIGHs THAT

have been stored ut my shop for n num-
Der of years viii he sold after May 1St
1919 IL f. Marsod. II State st. apr1hllw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14

Z
furniture. Inquire at house. 81 Green
ST, or telephone G.. III. Russell. No. 45-M
Anrl1dff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
ROUGH DRY WASHiNGS. to7
| Bridge street. city al1rlIllG' >
LOCATION FOR A BARBER SHOP.

Any town, village on sumnnr reNoTT.
Would rent furnished shop. Tell all in
first letter Address FnstGtass, care
k1nnebec .I0nrnal. aprSdlMk9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
VERY PLEASANT UPSTAIRS RENT,
r HAMMoNp,s GROVE, AZ -Room
DOWN STAIRS RENT

of five rooms. Good location, garden II
desired. Apply 1863 State St. Augusta.
aprl2d1w&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
AGENTS ANYWHERE THIS WIN.

Iler viii get money Tor you easy Profits
JaaSz: sure repeater. Write today full
particulars. Dowager Specially Co.,
Eta. a, Detroit, Mich. aprl4d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

A SMALL BOYS BICYCLE, WITH
Z, etJfster brake 'S31f Water 81, augusta.
apr1idlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
RUBBER STAMPS, ETC.

- 4 8sa no+ts - q = n Ug 10 gu "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14

=, reu.l , POULTRY FARM
BREEDER OF BARRED AND WHITE
PLYMOUTH ROCKS t9
My reputation for thoroughbred stock
and fertile eggs can't be beat
Prices $l.W per 10. $500 per co. E5W
per 100.
Nice large brooding mother: s100 each
single settings, delivered by Parcel Post
Tel Cad, Hallowell, Me.
mch22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
WELL

known BlaisdeH cottage at ocean Point
Newly renodeled for coniHs season
Also the bungalow. Best location at
Point. Apply 10 g. II. Blaisdell ny state
ST npflidtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Wanted-Bicycle
Observation-Disclosures, --s,5s.s ..g-.. ~.
To fet-Cottages.
For sale Motorboat.
For sale--Parior organ.
Wanted-Man on farm.
For sale--General store.
For Sale--New row boat.
To Let-Furnished cottage.
For sale-Brooding hover.
Wanted-Rough dry washings
Wanted-Woman for housework.
For sale-Real estate in Winthrop.
For sale-clothing store fixtures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
BUFF oRPlNeToN EGGS, $500 PER

sitting. Owens Farm strain Mrs
Kicker. Tel. 2a5-W, s Linden St. City.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
LOST.

CANOE DRIFTED OVER THE DAM.
Finder please notify Napoleon Belli-
vance, 81 Washington St, Augusta,
Maine. .sss aprl1d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
SMALL PLACE IN VILLAGE NEAR

China Lake. Nice location Good chance
for fish business. electric car. express,
telephone and electric light, at door. f.
X Marden, East Vassalboro. Me.
apriadiws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
AGENTS WANTED.

LIVE AGENTSl-i NEED AGENTS
in your locality to sell useful kitchen ar
ficls welcomed by every housewife Lib
s-fal commissions. A. S. Trussell, Spring
vale, Maine. aprl2dlWt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14

WANTED FOR U. s ARMY-A6LE
ioodied unmarried mer between ages ot
q and s.; citizens of United States, OF
GOOD character 4 and temperate habits,
Who can speak, read and write the Eng
ish language. For information apply to
Recruiting Ofncer. Portland Bangor or
Lewiston. Me- 1anl3tojuneSo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
SkOWHEGAN.
s1o5o. 40 ACRE FARM, EASY DRIVE

to good city market large two-story
house with stable on main road. near
store. best OF soil, wood for home use.
If YOU are looking for a good farm well
located see this one at once. II. b. Saw
yer Farm Agency, 80 Water street. Au.
gusta, Me. Tel. sol-W- - apr'dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
TWELVE
PLYMOUTH

Rock pnlets. Price $40 White Wyan-
dotte and White Pekin duck eggs for
Matching, $50 per setting. w IL XII
gore. Litchfield road. Halloweli aprs..iw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
WANTEO-MALE HELP.
$4,000 WEEKLY TAKING ORDERS

for cut rate groceries Experience I'M
necessary Send for agents sworn state
ments and territory. Outfit free. stand
ard Mercantile Co., East Ninth ST.,
Cleveland aprlldlts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
LOTS FOR Saloon JOHNSON

Cushman, Drew and Pike st. Not the
little pinched city lots, with barely room
for a house. but big suburban lots. each
containing GOO square feet. Near good
school and electric road. The public SER
vice of city water, gas and electric lights
available for each lot J. r. Townsend.
Augusta, Name, az Water ST House
telephone 2fS-M snh11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
FOR SALE OR TO LET-slx ROOM

cottage 1T liammond's Grove, has large
piazza. fireplace and city water. Inquire
Of Mrs. Eippincott, Il Columbia St. Nu-
gnsta, Me apri2dlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
NINE. ToDD-sPtRlTuALlsT ME.
MADAM RRANN-RELiABLE ME.
MRS. CRAM, cLAlRvoYANT, CAN

be consulted on all business and health
References from business people Read
ings by mail. 3 Capitol ST.. Augusta
Me. aprSdlWr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
MEN WANTED To

learn the auto business, and prepare to
nll vacancies at $1500 to 5000 per week.
Special opportunity during spring rush.
Write now stating age. The Maine Auto
Company. 456 Fore St, Portland. Me.
mch15d1mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
nARk BROWN HORSE, 5 YEARS

this SPRING native bred, weighs I4VV not
afraid of autos or cars. All all round
Ma;r,e. III. s.1ts apr1d2w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
POULTRY EGGS ETC

ONE cYPHERS sADAP TABLE,
brooding hover. with thermometer.
Bought new last spring and not used.
Makers price $3.50 Will be sold for q
and delivered to freight agent. oakland,
anrltd W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
PETERsoN's WHITE WAN

dottes are large, blocky, pure White
birds and heavy producers of brown
eggs, results of ten years breeding from
fully matured birds carefully selected
from large fiocks. Eggs for Matching,
W per 80. $50 pei. 10o sl.25 per 10, 81 per
80 express prepaid. j. c. Peterson, r.
II. Gardiner mchiSdtr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
FREE ILLUSTRATED BOOK TELLS

of about 100000 protected positions in Q.
s. service. Thousands Of vacancies ev-
cry year There is a big chance here for
YOU sure and generous pay, lifetime en-
ployment Just ask for booklet T. 4s4.
No obligation. Earl Hopkins, Washing
ton. .. C. apr1d1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
FOR. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
CLOTHING STORE FIxTURss I'M

Guiding showca ses. tables, racks, cash
register. safe. electric lights and display
fixtures, from the Sherbunne & Daily
store Very low prices. II. l.. Sher-
burne, 81 chapel St, Augusta. Phone
.4l-R. apr1id3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14

EGGS FOR ATCHiNG-BARRED
Rocks direct from Pittsfield Poultry
Farm Is cts, per setting; $500 per 100.
Thoroughbred fawn and white Indian
Runner ducks. The wonderful White
egg strain. Prolific layers Sl5o per set
ting. $500 per go Helen a. Winslow, X.
of Augusta. - ~ Aa--.&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14

5000 '.tsff7f Z -vgiFf5-flff' 'fft1 p =
smsiHiW Z snsu sIed yrjas sGo 81 Oh
a staamiaibgi louoiI srs seodT y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
sALEsMAn-cAPAHle SPECIAL

~ man for Maine. Staple line on new
and exceptional terms. Vacancy May
lst Attractive commission contract.
$500 weekly for expenses. Miles +.
BIxler Co. Cleveland. o. aprlfdtts :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
EGGS FOR MATCHING FROM FULL

bIooded Barred Rocks of the celebrated
0rono and pittsfield strain. good layers.
large poultry, 15c.i for Is eggs r. l..
Wardewll, 81 Bangor st. Tel. l99-W.
aDr1 1dlW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
ONE BELLE CITY INCUBATOR IN
FEW MORE UNIVERSITY OF

Maine strain Barred Rock eggs for
hatehing, 60 cents per setting. Tel. s9-W.
The Crest, 26 Bowman st, Farmingdale.
Me aprSd2W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-14
WANTED--FEMALE HELP

A CAPABLE WOMAN OR GIRL FOR
general homework. References required.
Mrs. Selden T.. Common, il Elm street.
aprl4dtf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18
FIFTY DOLLARS GOES TO SOMEBODY
TOMORROW --NOMINEES ARE PUNCHED
THE VOTING SCORE.

r. f. Cammack, Seaboard Air Line railway .4O07
W. O. Randett Virginia Railway & Power Co. 4003
John j. Wicker, Jr 30S Jefferson Park 2133
Mrs B. R. Angst 1914 North Twenty street .2317
Lawrence Mendenhall 318 f. Franklin street .2269
Rev John W Eure 700 State street Fulton 2100
j. w Mlby 1902 Hull street, South Richmond. 2O68
Miss Mary L. Lyle 200 South Third street 2062
W. NJ Bickers, 410 North Twenty seventh street 2O6l
Miss Freda Battige, 3611 East Marshall street 2O54
Miss Lille IIinnant, 206 W. 14h St. So Richmond 20oO
Charles S ffamlin 949 West Grace street ef7
Miss Mary p Chappel, 2125 Stuart avenue $500. 1919
w A. White 10 Lamb avenue Barton Heights -. 80
Professor Fl. f. Blackwell B. H. high school So
Dr. r. n Broaddus, 3013 East Broad street $50
Miss Arabella S Pitcher OH West Main street 1877
Prof f. Erich Smith, 1913 Porter ST., So. Rich. ,30S
Professor II. L. Cupp Massey Business College u 30
J. r. Lawson. 20l1 Hanover avenue ........... los
Miss Robbie Fittz, Meredethvle Va, .....,..... 600
Captain Joseph lie Masurier 1927 W. Franklin St. 900
C. O. Miller 303 Home avenue. Barton Heights 300
prof p s Gillian 1905 Third Ave- H. P ....... 500
w 4 Ricks 112 . South First street ........ 500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18
Additions of New Names to
List of Nominees Adds Test
to Already Keen Rivalry and
Interest Grows.

While the score in the Christmas Git
Distribution. published this morning
shows some changes and considerable
progress in the voting, yet no accurate
forecast could be made from il as to
the winner of the first gift of $50, to
be awarded the nominee receiving the
largest number of votes by Wednesday
night.
Such a comparatively few number
of votes separates the candidates hav-
ing the lowest and highest scores that
a very few subscription voting cou-
pons would bring any name to the
top Of the list.
Surprises in Store.
Doubtless some of the nominees are
holding back coupons for a few days
to turn them In Wednesday. Any sur
prise is likely to happen before the
close of that day. and the score to be
published on Thursday morning, with
the announcement OF the winner of the
fifty dollars in gold. is intensely await
ed with interest
while all the nominees are chiefly
absorbed OF course. in the winning OF
the automobile 10 he awarded on De
cetnber 22nd. We. the extra gift OF $50
is no small matter and there is con-
siderable rivalry for votes in this con-
uection.
A pleasing feature of the situation
Ia the addition Of more new names TO
the list Of nominees The more the
merrier. The larger the field the more
even Will be the chances of each indi-
vidual nominee.
The "virginian" has offered the
Christmas gifts and leaves the Selee-
zion Of the recipients 70 the "Nirgintan"
subscribers Whether there are ten
nominees or thirty. Is immaterfal TO
the publishers X is the votes Of sub
scribers that win decide and We Will
be happy 10 deliver the eleven gifts to
any eleven whom the 'Virginiap" Sub
seribcrs may select. without prejudice
or preference.
with the holiday spirit OF good
will already awakening in the city. the
aiding of the nominees with votes viii
doubtless be q pleasure to our readers,
IN a rivalry If this kind every vote is
valuable and nominee greatly appre-
ciates any help that Is given, be the
votes few or many. Every participant
feels that application Of the golden
rule" would he quite In order At this
time.
Select Nominee Now.
II any reader has not yet selected a
Continued on Second Page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18
THORNTON NAME
WITH BURLESON'
SIGNATURE READY
Goes to President and Then to
Senate Early in December
Expect Confirmation.

Especial TO The Richmond Nirgin!an.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. t7.---All is
clear sailing thus far FOR the appoint
ment OF Hay T. Thornton. as post
master IT Richmond. to succeed Post
master Allan. whose term expires the
middle of December.
The desirability Of his appointment
has been investigated from every an
gle by the postoitice department and
nothing being found against him he
has received The official %. *" OF
Postmaster General Burleson.
Montague Endorses.
Thorntcns appointment was for
mally recon mended 20 Postmaster
General Rurteson hv Representative
Andrew jackson Montague some
months ago" according to postofflce
department officials. AT the same
time Thornton's formal application
for the office was filed, accompanied
hv a long list Of endorsements. con-
tanning the names Of 2. 400 prominent
business men of Richmond
Postmaster Anan's term expires on
December 18th, and the department
plans rs forward Thornton's nom'na-
ton 10 the White House for transmits
sion 10 the senate about the nrst Oh
the month. SO as 10 allow ample time
for his confirmation and cert!tication
OF bond by December 18th, when the
office can he transferred
Papers All Arranged.
The papers in Thornton's appoint
,nent have all been ARA nged. as far
as the department is concerned, and
lie on Postrnaster-Gen Burleson
desk. with his signature attached
ready to go 10 the White House,
Although it has become quite a
habit of late TO fle charges against
prospective postmasters. Mr, Thorn
ton has 80 far been very fortunate N
that nothing resembling opposition
to his appointment is on file WITH
the department, according to state
ment made today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18
BOYCOTT ON EGGS
PROBABLE IN GOTHAM

NEW YORK. Nov. lit begins
to look as IL things were shaping up
for a boycott Of eggs" said Mrs
Julian Heath president of the Ma
tional Housewives league, tonight
The league officers have not recon-
ended such a boycott thus far IN the
campaign for thirty-cent storage eggs
although we have advised consumers
to reduce their supply as far as pos
sible in order to bring down prices.
but the consumers themselves. who
are not members of the league, are
getting in a frame of mind to bring
about a boycott themselves. Every
where | go | hear people say, Let's
don't eat eggs until the price comes
down. / addressed two meetings to-
day. and at each the women were
very much in earnest. Several spoke
to me about boycott.
II would like to hear from con-
sumers generally. as to how far they
would go In standing Tor straight
boycott