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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
UTAH To FIGHT j. s.
FOR WATER POWER
State to Contest Federal In
tervention and Denial of
Rights of Way.

AS concrete expression of its resent
state rights, the state OF Utah may go
in the federal courts as an intervenor
against the national government In the
suits brought by the government against
local power companies TO prevent the use
OF the public domain for right-of- way
for the power transmission lines.
At n conference in the office OF Gov
ernor Spry yesterday afternoon, attend
ed by the governor. G a Iversou OF the
attorney generals Office, S. A. Bailey,
representing the Utah Power & Light
company; j. L, Num- and Others it was
agreed informally that such action
should be taken as protest against al
legged usurpa ton of state rights.
Federal Interference In these matters
Is hampering the development OF the
states natural resources and IT has come
to "A point where something must be done
in opposition 10 the attitude OF the gov
ernment, said Governor William Spry
after the conference. ''It is probable that
the state will step In intervenor in
the suit now pending in the circuit court
OF appeals against the Utah Power &
Light company and in other suits that
may arise involving the same question. =
Though not present at the conference
A. r. Barnes. attorney general, explained
last night that action by the state was
being contemplated as protest against
the federal policy of handling the public
domain The protest, though entered In
the form of a petition I'm intervention. in
the case against the Utah Power & Light
company, would in reality be plea on
behalf of all the people for more aid and
less hindrance on the part OF the gov
ernment in the upbuildiDg OF the state
(HnnAinuad OH Paoa TWnl
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
APPOINTMENT OF
TODD CONFIRMED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The senate
confirmed tonight the appointment Of
George Harold Todd of New York to be
assistant to the attorney general of the
United States. Another effort to bring
about the confirmation Of the appoint
ment of James Coffey OF South Dakota,
as Internal revenue collector for the di-
vision Of North and South Dakota, re-
suited in a protracted NIibuster which
ended without action having been taken.
1t is understood that 1t was suggested
In executive session that Mr.. Coffey
should resign the Democratic state chair
manship OF South Dakota.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
CHLORAL IN WHISKY
KILLED vAN SCHA|CK
Friend Of the Dead Millionaire
Makes Affidavit to Bring
About an Inquiry.
END WAS UNEXPECTED
Victim Seized With Convul-
sions After Taking Drink;
Doctor Explains.
END WAS UNEXPECTED
BY International News Service.

BY International News Service.
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-The death Of
Singleton Van Schaick at his country
home near "Stonegue," Pelham, on July
13, became the subject or an investiga-
ton by the authorities OF West Chester
county today,
1t is known that friend OF the Van
Schaick family has made an affidavit to
Coroner Lewiston at New Rochelle In
which the circumstances surrounding the
death are characterized as suspicious. i"
The informant asserts to the best OF
his Information and knowledge that Van
Schaick died from the effects Of choral
poison contained in stnuants to which
the deceased had been addicted.
According to statements made by
friends OF the family. the death OF Mr..
Van Schaick was both sudden and unex-
pected. He did not become critically Ill
until the afternoon Of July 8, after he
had taken a glass OF whisky and some
SupDosedIy harmless inpTediep
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
LITTLE BOY FATALLY
WOUNDS HIS PLAYMATE

MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. d.--Lloyd Gale
10 years old. was shot and probably IA
tally injured while Mt play In the yard
back OF his home late today. a play
mate, Clarence HcidlebergG., also aged
10 is held at the police station, charged
with the shooting. The latter told the
Epce that he WAS shooting at a bird.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
WILL STRIKE UNLESS
DEMANDS ARE. GRANTED

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. Awhile ex-
act returns on the strike vote recently
taken by Northern Pacific railway
telegraphers have not been given out by
union officials, II was intimated today
that practically all OF the 1897 men In
volved have voted In favor OF a strike,
II necessary. TO obtain from the road
their demands OF higher wages and bet
ter working conditions. A conference
between union representatives and rail-
way, officials probably will be held later
In the week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05

president and general manager of the
Saltair Beach company, assisted by
John D. Giles, publicity manager Of
the resort. So enthusiastic were the
visitors that, as they sat around the
banquet table in the Ship cafe last
night partaking of the splendid repast
given them through the courtesy OF the
Commercial club, several, including Jo-
seph Il. Kathrens, who writes the lit
erature for the New York Central lines,
declared they would come back here
after the Yellowstone trip TO secure
more information.
Members of the entertainment com
mittee told their guests informally of
the wonders OF Utah-and the advertis-
ing men marveled. Most of them ex-
pressed surprise. They said they dldn t
know Utah had such things to offer
the tourist and the settler. And, one
and all, they were eager to find out
about the wonders of which they heard.
Not few Of the men had cameras
along with them, and they used them
frequently to get photographs of the
things they saw.
Lake Wonderful.
90 You people are too close TO these
things; YOU see them with accustomed
eyes, said Mr.. Kathrens. "Take Bird
island, for instance. | imagine from
what YOU tell me that il must be a
wonderful sight, worth much as scenic
attraction This lake is wonderful
asset. 1t is the only thing of its kind
in the United States. You can't have
such a swim, anywhere on the continent
except here. 1t is n marvellous sensa-
tion TO swim in it. and so invigorating
Then there is that gorgeous Brussels
carpet bottom, finer than any beach in
the sea that L have ever seen. You
have attractions here that no other city
or state can offer.
Before members Of the entertainment
committee finished telling Mr.. kath-
reus of Bird island he said that he
wished he could see it, Charles Tying
OF the entertainment committee of
fered to arrange for the trip il Mr..
Kathreus would return to Salt Lake
from Yellowstone. Mr.. Kathrens con-
sented enthusiastically and II. 4,
fContinued on Page TWo.)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
HIN LIND SENT
DNN To MEXICO
fO MAKE PEACE
.oyernor of Minnesota
.es as Personal Repre-
sentative of the
President.
rRTA REGIME is
PROBABLY DOOMED
|ssador Wilson's Resigna.
Accepted, After Confer
L With Bryan, to Take
4 OBJECT Oct. ID.
AinnaI News Service

News Service.
|EX1CO CITY, Aug. 1.-The
nittes of congress that is en-
crad to act while the national
.|sture is not in session, pre-
"A q memorial to President
Ia tonight Offering to mediate
@son all contending parties in
1co.
81 president replied that he
|5efed 1t indecorous and undig-
M for the government to treat
feyolutionists and for that
IA had decided to carry the
on to the end.
7ornment officials refuse to
1ont on the acceptance of En-
dor Wilson'S resignation, but
action is understood to end
1ope for recognition Of the
Nc government by the United
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
Collapsed After Drinking.

Shortly after drinking the mixture he
collapsed and was taken TO his room in
an unconscious condition. house
party was in progress in the Van Schaick
home at the time. Among the guests
were Miss Mabel Rockefeller and Fran
els J. Tietsort With the host and hos
tess on the veranda were several per-
sons, including Joseph Jasper Dcclesine.
who is described as social secretary for
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Schaick.
The following morning he had revived,
but was seized with convulsions from an
other drink of whisky. Physicians who
were hurriedly called were unable TO af-
ford the sick man any relief His condi-
ton became steadily worse and one con-
vulsion followed another until the MORN
ing OF July 13, four days after the first
attack: when he died.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
Member of Old Family.

Singleton Van Schaick was MEM
Der OF one Of the Oldest Knlckerbocker
families in the state. He was rated as
a millionaire. Van Schaicl was educat-
ed at Eton college, England. Shortly
after his school days he established
himself broker in Wall street, but most
OF his time had been devoted TO sports.
He was one Of the best-known CROSS
country riders in the east and was sec
retary and governor of the Irish Terrier
club of America.
Van Schaick's first wife died about
| eight years ago. leaving an estate OF
| $4,000, consisting mostly OF stocks and
bonds and a farm at Cold Spring, L. l.
To her husband she bequeathed $4,000
and half Of the household furniture. The
residue was left to their only child, Vio-
let. who made her home at Pelham Until
a few days ago"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05

HINGTON, Aug. 4.-President
took the first steps today in the
Ihrough which he proposes to
|kh the Mexican situation, He
v accepted the resignation of
|ador Henry Lane Wilson to
1ect on October II and sent to
ns his personal representative
nQt accredited to the Huerta gov
~, former Governor John Lind
1nesota, a lifelong friend Of Sec
Bryan The understanding is
hen a stable government is os-
'ed In Mexico Mr.. Lind will be
as ambassador.
dent Wilson and Secretary Bry-
frequent conferences today;
fador Wilson had long talk
ur- Bryan, and Chairman Bacon
senate foreign relations COM
discussed the situation with the
nt at the White house. But ex-
the announcement of Mr..
MISSION, no explanation of the
]o be pursued by the American
'ent was forthcoming.
8 Statement.
Eatement from Secretary Bryan
!. 4overnor John Lind Of Mime.
peen sent to Mexico as the
representative Of the presi
Z +et as adviser to the embassy IT
'nt situation. When the presi
foady to communicate with the
81 authorities as TO the restora
eace, he will make public hi
0yernor and Mrs. Lind depart
!. aexico tonight by rail, to pro
q rev Orleans or Galveston"
me known that a further an
nt would be made by Presi
4, 3 on IN a few days, possibly o.
y " OF Mr. Lind in Mexico City
y y lu the president is observing
: interest the efforts of lead
4 1Ans to bring about peace IN
- no suggestions until these al
4; Prove futile.
~ Explain.
~ Lind will be empowered /
- all lnquirers the unalterabl
IA OF the American govern
p me recognition of the Huert
MI won, Is expected to be ia
may assist tho situation
Mexicans have taken it u
? lives to try to persuade &c;
gr'ta TO retire in favor of a
M <iHlonal executive, acceptab
lions.
~ ME, arms and munitions
lt The United States will co
~ pc denied to the two WARM
Q unless it is apparent tn
n Rorts to bring about pea
50 'q the United States will n
= = 'ervices as a mediator. n
s< 'nbtedly will act in that {
q, en the time comes.
y ked to Fear.
de .lons from both Huerta a
!, rave been made in the pr,
,G mediation proposals but {
N cn officials realize thut be
~ they may be showing wei
y acceptance Of such n p
"; ms Hihe, and nrp not G,
: & otsnued on rago Two.9
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
PHYSICIANS Certificate.

The death certificate fled by DR.. 2. S,
Newell, the attending physician. ascribes
the cause OF his death to cereberal men
ingitis.
About three months ago DR.. Newell was
called to treat Mr.. Van Schaick for ex
treme nervousness produced by drink
ing. The physician tells frankly that he
prescribed a solution containing chloral,
bromide OF soda and digitalis This was
70 be taken In doses which contained,
according to DR.. Newell. approximately
FIVE grains OF chloral, ten grains Of bro
mide of soda and two drops Of digltalis.
Such doses, If not given with too great
frequency, are declared to be harmless.
Joseph ]. Ecclesine, who has already
been described as Mr. Van Schaick's So
cial secretary, said tonight:
Singleton Van Schaick died from alco-
hoIic meningitis. He was given all proper
attention during the illness which ended
With his death and it cannot be said
that there were any circumstances which
could be called suspicious even by the
widest stretch OF imagination.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05

Thomas w. Boyer, president of the
Salt Lake City Clearing House associa-
ton, said last night that he had re-
ceived no invitation to attend the con-
ference in Washington and would not
copsider attending II without intimation
that he was expected there. When the
button of the money for the benefit OF
those moving the heavy crops was made,
presidents of Salt Lake City national
banks expressed the opinion that little
II any OF the money would come to Salt
Lake City, but tina It's distribution else
where would benefit Utah indirectly
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05

Ben Franklin safds - sTis true.
Trade hardly deems the busy day
begun It'll his keen eye along the
Want Ad page hath run"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-05
WEATHER TODAY.
,fr Tuesday and Wednesday,

salt Lake Metal Prices.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
Proclamation.

4,r to q resolution passed by
the Parish Board of School Directors
of tie parish of Caldwell. La, at its
special meeting held on the 10th day of
Aug, 1918, |, G. 7. Martin, president
of said board, hereby give notice that,
in compliance with said resolution,
special election will be held in School
District No. 20 of said parish of Cald--
we'll, La, on Tuesday, the Both day .of
Sept, 1918, for the purpose of sub
hitting to the property taxpayers.
qualified under the constitution and
laws of the State of Louisiana to vote
at said election, the following PROPOSE
tions, to-wit:
l. TO levy special tax of 10 mills on
the dollar on all property in School Dis
trictNo. IA of the Parish of Caldwell,
La, subject to State taxation, annual
ly, for period Of s. years, for the pur-
pose of:
(a) Giving additional aid to public
schools.
(b) Purchasing Tor constructing) a
public school building, title to which
Shall vest in the public; or constructing
a public school building and purchasing
a site therefor, title to which shall vest
in the public.
2. To incur debt and issue bonds to the
amount of Two Thousand Dollars
$4,000. 00) to run not longer than 5
years from date and to bear interest
not exceeding five per cent per annum,
payable annually or semi-annually, for
the purpose of purchasing Tor con-
structing) a public school building, title
to which shall vest in the public; or.
constructing a public school building
and purchasing site therefor, title to
which shall vest in the public.
For the purposes of said special cleo
ton, the polling places will be at
Chick School House, and E. S. Pen
nington, G. w., Thompson and J. H.
Ferrand have been appointed COM
missioners, and J. A, Stamper has beer
appointed clerk of election, all
of whom will serve without compensa.
ton. At said special election the polls
will open at seven o'clock a. m. and
close at five o'clock p. M, and the
election will be conducted in accord.
ance with the laws of Louisiana, APP.
plicable thereto.
Notice is also given that at 9 O'Clock
a. M, on Saturday, the 4th day Of
| October, 1913, the said parish board Of
school directors of the Parish of Cald
we'll, La, will meet at their office, ane
in open session proceed to open the
ballot boxes, examine and connt the
ballots in number and a.no1lt, examine
and canvass the returns and declare
the results of said special election.
This the 18day of August, 1918.
G. Z. Martin, Pres.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
Paint Better

Better isn't enough; paint best.
A man bought cheap" paint;
saved zoe or 30 or 40 or SOC a
gallon, didn't he?
Yes, and bought DO or so or 60
or 80 percent NOR gallons; how
much did he make on his paint?
And he paid for painting those
gallons-a fair days work is a
gallon how much did he make
on the labor part Of his job?
He lost a quarter or third of
his money.
How long will it last? not his
money, the paint?
Perhaps half as long as Devoe.
How long will his money last, if
he buys other stuff as he bought
that paint?
Better buy the best paint; it
makes the least bill and least.
often.
DEVOE.
Columbia Hardware & Furni.
ture Co., sells it.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Baton Rouge La, Au-
gust 16, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Luther
Dunn, of Glen Ella, La, who, on Sep
TENDER 8, 1913, made Homestead Appli-
cation No. O3l69, for net of nw},
section %, TOWNSHIP II north, range
2 east, Louisiana Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make
Three Year Proof under Act June
6, 1912, to establish claim to the land
above described, before clerk court, at
Columbia, La, on the
q day of September, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: Sidney
Eubanks, Nelson Roberts, James Har-
ris, Nathan Black, all of Glen Ella, La.
John F. Nuttall,
Aug % Register.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
$l00 Reward, $lOO

The readers of this paper VIII
be pleased to learn that there is
at least one dreaded disease that
science has been able to cure IN
all its stages, and that is catarfh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease, re-
quires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken In
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so
much faith in it's curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials.
Address: F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold bv all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for
consultation.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
The Best Pain Killer

Bucklen's Arnica Salve when
applied to cut, bruise, sprain
or scald, or other injury of the
skin will Immediately remove all
pain. E. E. Chamberlain of
Clinton, Me. says: 1T robs cuts
and other injuries of their ter
rors. AS a healing remedy it's
equal don't exist" Will do good
for you. Only Csc. at all drug
gists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
Sherifrs Sale.
Thirtieth District Court, Parish of
Caldwell, State of Louisiana.
j. B. Culpepper ct ais.
VS.. No. 1341

Caldwell, State of Louisiana.
j. B. Culpepper ct ais.
VS.. No. 134l
Wesley Davis, minor.
Be it known, that l, w. E. Godfrey,
sheriff of the Parish of Caldwell, State
of Louisiana, acting herein under and
by authority of the provisions of the
judgment rendered in the above num-
bered and styled cause, hearing date
June 25th, A. D. 1918, now on file and
of record in the Parish of Caldwell,
State of Louisiana, | will sell at pnblic
auction at the principal front door of
the Courthouse in the town of Column
bia, La, said parish and State, for
cash, to the highest and best bidder, on
Saturday, August 30th, 1918,
the following described property, towit:
The SET of net of section "a, township
IA north, range 2 east, and the sw4 of
nw4 of section 10, township Ia north,
range east, containing 80 acres of
land more or less, lying, and being sit
uated in the Parish of Caldwell, State of
Louisiana; said sale, as provided by the
terms of the judgment herein rendered,
is for the purpose of and, to effect a
partition of the aforedescribed property
among the co-owners thereof.
In faith whereof, witness my hand
officially, at the town of Columbia, La.
this the 2lst day of July, 1913.
W. E. GODFREY, Sheriff.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29

You can stay but the Tango
must CO." Such are the decla-
rations Of the police jurors in a
resolution adopted by that body
at it's recent meeting in Franklin.
Such dances as the Barnyard
Romeo, Bunny Hug and Turkey
Trot, are not to be tolerated in
the parish of St. Mary, hereaf-
ter, unless. Of course, those do
ing the dances are in a position
to settle the fine or serve a fine
in the parish Jail. For our part
we have decided not to dance.
Juror Gooch, of Patterson, was
the only member voting nay.
Bully for Bill. Morgan City
Chronicle.
We pay 8 LIZ per cent interest
per annum on time deposits
Caldwell Bank.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
The Monroe Furniture Co. Ltd
1928 North Second Street
MONROE, LA.
Freight Paid on All Orders Over $40
For Sale.

1913 model, Motor Cycles and
Motor Boats at bargain prices,
all makes, brand new machines,
on easy monthly payment plan.
Get our proposition before buy
ing or you willregret it, also bar
gains in used Motor Cycles.
Write us today. Enclose stamp
for reply. Address Lock Box II,
Trenton, Mich.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29

Lost-On August 6, between
Columbia and R. R. Redditt's
country home, one suit case, con-
tanning boys blouses, undercloth-
ing, ETC., and one large hunting
knife. Finder will please return
to this Office or to R. r. Redditt's
Office at the court house, where
suitable reward will be given.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
July "a, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that William
L. White, of Holum, La, who, on
April "a, 1903, made Homestead Entry
No. 02265. for swt, section 81, township
IL north, range 5 east, Louisiana
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make Five Year Proof under law
under which entry wac made, to estab-
lish claim to the land above described,
before clerk of court, at Columbia, La. !,
on the
1st Day of September 1913.
Claimant names as witnesses: Will
liam R. White, of Holum, La, James
A. Hudson, of Holum, La, Gross C.
Hudson, of Holum, La. Albert B.
Hudson, of Columbia. La.
John F. Nuttall, Register.
aug /, 1918.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29

DR.. Leroy Adams and charm
ing family have moved here from
Ola, and taken the residence
formerly occupied by Mr.. C. C.
Penn. DR.. Adams also has off.
cess over Browns drug store.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
Calomel is Bad

But Simmons Liver Purifier is
delightfully."- pleasant and it's &C.
ton is thorough. Constipation
yields; biliousness' goes. A trial
convinces. In Tin Boxes Only
Tried once used always.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29
How the Trouble Starts

Constipation is the cause of
many ailments and disorders
that make life miserable. Take
Chamberlain's Tablets, keep your
bowels regular and you will avoid
these diseases. For sale by all
dealers.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29

Mr.. W. D. Murray, who lately
opened a barber shop on Main
St., will shortly move his family
into the residence now being con-
structed by Mr.. D. C. Fisher at
the corner of Wall and Kentucky
streets.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-08-29

! will stand my horse and jack
1913. for $40 cash or note with
8 per cent interest, time to suit
customer. A foal or money back.
]. S. Kelly, Hardie, La.