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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Aged Oil Queen, Wife
Of Youth, Ruled Sane
Young spendthrift Husband Is Wei.
come TO Fortune, She Says,
on Leaving Asylum.

CHARLESTON, w. VA. July 10
The courts and her children can not
separate Mrs Cynthia G. Sparks.
known as West VirRinia's "oil queen. 20
and her young husband. Fred Sparks.
and she Is again free. after having
been incarcerated in the West Viz
ginia Hospital for Insane for ten days.
Further. the superintendent and the
members Of the state Board Of Con-
troll have placed beyond question her
sanity after a close observation. while
she was under their supervision.
Mrs. Sparks is going to Join her %
year husband who, II is alleged
by the woman's children by her first
husband. was rapidly dlssipatlng her
fortune Of $4,000 900 by his extrava-
gance and riotiOus living
The old woman declared to-day tina
her young husband was welcomee 10
the half Of her fortune which she re-
tanned after having signed over the
half to him
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Towne, Bryan's Friend,
Calls Step Unfortunate.

NEW YORK. July 19.-Secretary
Bysn's determination to supplement
his official salary of $4,000 by going
on a six weeks lecture tour has awak-
ened severe criticism from the men
who supported him when he first
loomed on the political horizon.
Charles A. Towne. who was one OF
the speakers at the famous Dollar
Dinner" in April 1899. organized TO
emphasize Bryan's JeferSonian sim
pliCity of tastes, discussed Mr. Bryan's
new move reluctantly as they are
SIN close friends
Il consider the SeCretary's plan TO
continue his lecture tours while oC-
cupyinE the chief place I'm the Pres
idents Cabinet most unfortunate. "
said Mr. Towne These are DAYS
when great national issues must be
decided. and when the Secretary of
State is required to give every bit
of time and energy in behalf of the
nation. Ii is a time when men in
trusted with the affairs of the Gov
eminent must have their minds oCcu-
pied with nothing else except the
questions Of state.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Action Most Bizarre,
Saws Pail Mall Gazette.

LONDON, July l9.-Regarding
Secretary Bryan's lecture tour, The
Pail Mall Gazette tonight says:
Tt is a singular paradox in a
country where there is so much money
in politics as in the United States
that the chief member of the Presi-
dents cabinet should find his official
salary inadequate to support his eN-
iStenCe.
we can quite understand why Sl2. r.
000 a year Is not enough for the Sec
Rotary of State, considering the Amer
lean scale of life, but one would have
expected "A man Of Bryans moral
courage TO call upon his country for
a living wage. To which he is entitled
rather than 10 propose going on the
stump as a lecturer. in the roles of
a minister and a professional enter
taiucr
They make a most bizarre combi-
nation TO all British ways Of think
ing. and we shall be surprised if even
American opinion rccouciles itself to
their iuCongruity."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Explanation Only h-akes
It Worse, SAYS World.

From The n. Y. World JulB I6.)
1t is with the most profound regret
that We have to note the position into
which the Secretary Of State has
drawn himself and the explanation
now given which only makes it
worse
Whether Mr.. Bryan can afford 20
take "a prolonged vacation at just this
critical time FOR the Administration
and his own high office may be "a
question but minor one. Whether.
under the frankly admitted CirCum-
stances of personal fortune he can
only AFFORD q money making vacation
must hc something less than Ques-
,ion with the great masses of the
people whose life he has lived I'm sym
pathy
The real question is whether the
Government for such position as his
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
WRITER'S MAKE
DIPLOMATS
PACE
New Ambassador to Italy, Author
of Many Stories, Leaves Him
self Out of Discussion.

YORK HARBOR. Me. July 10
Are authors better qualified to fiji
diplomatic posts than others? The
appointment Of Thomas Nelson Page
as Ambassador to Italy brings this
subject 10 the fore, coupled with the
appointments made by President
Wilson.
The greatest diplomats America
boasts were men Of letters. Benjamin
Franklin, John Hay. Nathaniel Haw-
thorne, James Russell Lowell, William
Dean Howell furnish a distinguished
list.
Mr. Page, who is 60. is modesty
personined. He has been reporter
lawyer, writer. and has succeeded in
all
Mr.. Page asked If he could explain
as an author what special qualitiCa-
tions "A man OF letters possesses to
perform the duties Of Ambassador.
consented to speak, leaving his own
, case out Of the discussion Said he:
"A man Of letters is better fitted TO
do anything better than anyone else.
His work has broadeucd his horizon
If it hadn't we might as well do away
with letters
Must Know Problems.
! conversant with the economic and
/ governmental problems OF the day
| II think the greatest good authors
! in general have alone is to interpret
/ the spirit Of the section about which
/ they write. There can be no doubt
! there is "A better feeling now between
/ the North and the South than there
was before the Spanish American
] war. This, / believe, is because Of
writer's.
Every part OF the world is being
/ more properly set before another part
/ by the authors.
/ "The President has had a thorough
| training. Besides the college eduCa-
/ ton. he has had associations with the
! North and the South, and he is con-
| versant with the economic and gov
| ernmental problems He is a man of
| strong character and has been de-
| servedly selected by the people to
/ hold their most important office
u met Walter Page prior to his dc
| parture for his London post and gave
! him "a dinner His whole heart was
! set upon the desire to make good d"
Qualifications of Diplomat.
What is your idea OF the qualifica-
tions "A good diplomat possesses" he
was asked.
Devotion to his duty is perhaps the
| first and most important" ne replied.
Then comes devotion 90 your coun-
| try application 20 your duty and a
/ desire TO bring your country and the
| country to which you have been sent
| closer together.
"Of course, since the cable came
| into use foreign posts are brought
/ closer TO the State Department at
| Washington, and il must be "A great
! comfort to an Ambassador to feel that
| at any time he may seek aid from
| Washington.
| Il believe Charles Francis Adams
4 was the last foreign amba ssador to
| be thrown upon his own resources
/ and that was because the cable was
| cut
Rome is indeed "a charming post
| | believe it is the most romantic city
| In the world. I am sure / shall like
! t."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Willing To Marry
But Not to Apologize
Man Sued for Breach Of Promise
Says Hill Wed But Refuses to
Beg Forgiveness.

ATCHISON. KANS.. July 1s-Mary
Falk and William Burke were engaged
20 he married Tho date had been set,
the guests had assembled. and every
thing was in readiness, but Burke did
not appear. Chagrined and hearthroken,
Miss Falk engaged an attorney and
sued Burke for $4,000 az balm for her
wounded feelings
1T was all a mistake" said Burke.
81 wanted and still want 10 marry Miss
Falk I was under the impression that
under the rules of the Catholic Church
the ceremony had TO be performed by
the pastor Of the brides church. |
couldn't find him in time TO perform the
ceremony and naturally supposed the
wedding was off for the time being
Miss Falk accepted the explanation,
hut she insisted that Burke must apol-
ogize for not appearing for the we'd
ding. Burke. however, insisted that she
must apologize for suing him,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Continued From Page I.

wrong. 1t is using the office for max
ing money"
Senator Bristow said action would
be had on his resolution. He said,
too, that there would be quite a little
discussion on the subject. 1t proba-
bly, will be referred 20 a committee.
Senator Bacon, chairman Of the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, says 1t
probably would be handled in a rou-
tine way
Mr. Bacon says he thought the reso-
luton was introduced 10 bring about
a discussion of the course Of Mr.,
Bryan, and that remedial legislation
was not demanded
Many Senators. while not permit
ting themselves TO be quoted, agreed
that Mr.. Bryan had made grave
mistake. Mr. Townsend. Of Michigan,
holds that the Secretary is doing that
which is denied 70 every subordinate
employe OF the Government and de
nounced il as reprehensible.
Among those who talked We're the
following:
Senator Weeks, Of Massachusetts
A Cabinet member can live on 81. 600
q year If DE does not have large fam
lly expenses, and he can live com
fortably and respectfully.
Senator Psnrose, OF Pennsylvania
Samuel j. Randall one Of the great
est of Democrats. served this country
for a whole generation living on "a
salary of $4,000 year. ! have always
disapproved Of the custom that has
grown up resulting lu The very CON
siderable neglect of official duties on
the part Of public men In order that
they may go on lecture circuits.
Senator Tillman, ~ South Carolina
While Mr. Braus speaking tours
will serve a good parpas ln that hg
always preached true Democracy and
patriotism and Christian living. be
can never again appear as "a knight
Grant Of Democracy.
Representative Willis, % Ohio am
opposed 10 a Goyernmeut oHiuiaI cap
italizing his job. The SeCrerarysh ship
of State is a mans Job. Mr.. Bryan
should stay here and attend 90 the
work Of his office. He has enough gu
his hands with the present critical
situation in Mexico the unsettled
questions with Japan and .ne matter
OF the Panama Canal tolls We mem
berg Of Congress have 10 stick Co our
tasks.
Representative Miller. OF Minnesuta
Mr.. Bryan is giving this country %
remarkable exhibition in the offer
ence between his preachings durina
the past seventeen years ana DIS
present practices.
Representative Kahn, Of California
There are many able men IN the EN-
ploy Of the Government who are pre-
vented By law and the hours OF serv-
fee from increasing their incomes
through additional employment.
Representative Payne, Of New York
Il have been able 10 live on my sale
airy as q member Of the House. !
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Miner Returns Rich
To Find Wife Dead
Comes Back Home to Make Resti-
tuition for Having Deserted
Her 20 Years Ago.

MEEKER. COLO. July Wealthy
and anxious TO take back his wife.
whom he deserted twenty years ago.
Josiah Bronson, modern Enoch
Arden. found the old home in ruins
and the wife dead. From the old
timers who had known him in the
early days he learned that his wife,
believing him dead, had married his
twin brother.
Two children, he learned, were born
Of the marriage, and upon the death
Of the mother were sent TO relatives in
West Virginia.
Bronson declared he would care for
the children. 81 shall give them the
best education money can buy" he
said. II deserted their mother when
she was Just a young woman, and
now ! want to atone for the cowardly
act"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
GIRL PLAYS MAN
AND WINS LOVE
Of HATED RIVAL
Unique Vengeance Is Planned by
Young Woman Whose Sweet
heart Proved FaithIess.

WHEELING. W. VA. July l9.-JlLt-
ed by her lover. Bessie Mcintyre, of
North Wheeling. q pretty 1S-year-old
girl. secured an odd but effective re-
veuge on her rival. who stole her
sweetheart and on the faithless lover
at the same time.
June % Harry Pendleton, a Well
known young business man Of this
city. informed Miss Mcintyre that he
could not see her againt as he had be-
come engaged to another girl BY a
dint Of Inquiry the Tilted girl asCcr-
tanned that the girl who had stolen
her lovers affections was Miss Hen
rietta Aiken. Of Bridgeport Ohio, just
across the river from this city. Sc
curing permission from her parents,
Miss Mcintyre had her hair cut of
and donuing one OF her brothers suits,
she visited Bridgeport and met Miss
Allen.
II was a case Of love at first sight
on the part Of the Bridgeport girl
Miss Mcintyre masquerading as
Lawrence DessjuE,' was "a devoted
lover, and every night found Law
renee Dessing" at the home Of Miss
Aiken.
Last Sunday night while Blessing"
and Miss Aiken We're sitting on the
front porch Of the latters home, Pen
dletOn appeared and demanded TO
know why another had usurped his
place. Miss Aiken angrily dismissed
Pendleton and ordered him never to
call on her again. She then confessed
her love TO her companion the pseu-
do Dosing" Miss Mcintyre. dressed
in a gown of the latest mode last
night met Miss Aiken in this city
Before Miss Aiken could speak the
North Wheeling girl told her how she
had revenred herself
In a moment the girls were fighting
and were separated by the police
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

may not justly claim an undivided
service, and whether any other view
is compatible with a worthy ambi-
tIon. We have had men in high office
who have sacrificed personal fortune
10 render such undivided service and
could afford IL. We have had many
more men there who have done this
and could not afford IT.
We can not think of the President
OF the United States doing otherwise.
We should not be able 10 think of
any of his Cabinet doing otherwise.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
MOTHER OF TEN SUES;
Welded TWENTY-0NE YEARS

DAYTON WYO.. July l9.-After
living with David Krouse Towns for
q Years and bearing ten children of
which he is the father. Mrs. Martha
Ellen Towns has brought suit for di-
vorce, asserting that her husband un-
justly accused her of intidelity and
that he had attempted 20 secure her
incarceration in the state Insane Asy-
lum although realizing that she was
sane
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
BRYAN DODGES PAPERS QUESTIONS.

can not see why the Secretary OF
state is unable TO live on his salary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
REVIEW OF TRADE

New York, February 2l.-Broad-
streets tomorrow will say:
Under the stimulus Of an early E,as-
ter mild weather and Widespread evi.
oence of active crop proportion, Job
oihg trade and spring distribution gen
eraiiy continue TO expand Buildinr
tends 10 become more active; railroad
operations. relieved OF the fear of n
hrcmen's strike and unhampered nv
severe weather. are active, and indus
ny except where affected by strikes
IS OF full volume. The trade situn
tion generally is one of assured conf
dence Foreign trade for the month
ana year exceeds all like periods
Inc other side Of the picture bow
ever IL shown when prospects for tho
more distant future are considcrad
Except IN some instances. there is evi,
aehce of conservatism demand mokas
naste SLOWLY. and there seems IN no -
desire to stop discreetly pending clan
er views of politico- economic nIostiors
Oh money supply and of possible crnn
promise. crop
AS for some time past. the fec,,,. ~
SPecuiatiVe and financial lines is onn
Vi represslon. II not of depression.
BUSINESS failures for the week ora
ing FEBRUARY 20 We're 325. which ,n,,
pares with 23S in the like week of 1oIn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
COTTON MARKETS.

New York February 1.-THE cotton mar
het was comparatively quiet to-day. and
s maG,uations Mere irregular within range Of
sHl" points. Tho close barely steady
net points higher to points lower gen,
orally unchanged to points lower The
opening WAS steady to an advance OF 3 points
10 decline OF points. Cables were a
snaue better than due. ana there WAS ;,
little foreign buying here. hut the marx 81
was unsettled ann prices soon cascd off under
wan Stroet selling and other offerings which
were belieNcd TO he inspired by bcarish spot
snNices from Memphis and New Orleans
AFTER showing net loss OF from G1S uoint :
on the Old crop and or points on new ,.ron
Insltlohs' the market stcadicd on Covcrjnr
Ihcre seemed To nc no particular change In
me news nut there was quite "a lot OF rr,liz-
'hE by recent sellers for over. the tvo.oov
ad!ourhment' and prices worked - shade
aboVc the closing figures OF last night dur
lhS me middle OF the afternoon Supnur,
was not aggressive, however. and later there
vas enough realizing 10 cause slight rcces-
hiohs. Ihe week end igures proved TO bc
apout IN Inc with carly estimates ana ~
sinai lntosiEht wa" offset TO some extern las,
comparatively light spiuners' takinrs pri
sate Sables from Liverpool attributed the
stcauihcss there 10 better trade i'm Man
chester. but there were continued rnnnr, e " u y.
unsatisfactory trade conditions on Inc Conti.
- N'ii'i-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
ERNEST TANNER INJURED.
Knocked Down and Tramped Upon b.
Frightened Horse.

Special 10 The 1imes-Dis patch
Culpeper Va. February 21.-Earnes ST
Tanner. OF near RiXcyville. this county,
cndeavored to lead his frightened
driving horse past a large road roller,
standing upon one Of the streets of
this town this afternoon. when the
terror stricken animal became unman-
ageable and crowded Mr.. Tanner into
a fence corner, knocked him down and
trampled upon him and then rushed
madly down the street totally dcmol-
fishing the buggy. The injured man
was taken to the residence OF DIR.
Cowie nearby, and II was found he
had an arm broken and oth1rwish
injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

New York. February Flour Barely
LIZ: No. l northern. Duluth, sloli. Corn
Steady
Wool-Stcady. Hides and Lcathcr-Firm
Petroleum and Rosin- Steady Turpcntinc-
Firm: mnchiuc barrels, 4G.c. Rice Firm
Molasses-Steady. Sugar-Raw and refined
steady. Conee-Spot. steady Rio No J.
Fac: Santos, No. !. l4Ssc. mild. dull; cor
iova, l,Wl'c. nominal. Potatoes and Cab
baEes-Steady and unchanged. Peanuts
steady ana unchanged. Observation-Disclosures
ed: grain to Liverpool SID.
Cottonsccd oil declined early under scat
tered liquidation on account of reports of
easier crude, but was steady at the close
on prcholiday covering. Closing prices were
; points lower on February and unchanged
I" lower on the balance of the list. sales
Suo barrels; prime crude. 5.l3M5.:o: do. sum
MGR yellow, spot, G25li6.io: February 6o5.
March. G.s; April, CO May $50; June, GS3
July. 6'3'; August dia September. 6.iI; prime
winter; yellow. di5 bid; prime summer white
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22

would seem to have reflected n revival
of the generally bearish sentiment.
which was 30 pronounced during the
miuuie or January, as result of the
continued Balkan troubles. apprehen-
sions as to the Mexican situation, re-
ports of continued slack spot de-
mand. and the nearer approach of the
planting season. Much of the buying
on scale down has been attributed TO
undoinE of straddles by foreign houses
while the relative steadiness of new
crop positions Is supposed to have re-
suited partly from moderate demand
by spinners in the way of hedging for
ward sales of goods at prevailing dis
counts Otherwise the support is said
TO have been chiefly covering of shorts.
and only here and there in local cir
cles have there been expressions of
bullish opinion. Reports from Liver.
pool have indicated q continued active
business in Manchester, and the Eng
lish market has not eased off quite an
readily as New York. Trade accounts
from the continent, however. have sug-
gested considerable depression there
and as the English trade is already
comparatively we'll supplied with raw
material, there has been a disposition
TO scale down estimates of probable
exports FOR the balance of the season
''p'ihS' 'dhiIlSS also show
cohsiderable falling off, and although
the statistical position grows stronger
as result OF small into-siRht figures
local bears continue to argue that
there Will be plenty OF cotton TO go
around. With better weather I'm the
belt more rapid progress has been re-
ported IN farm work, and while South
ern adVices have indicated relatively
steady spot markets, many predict thai
remaining old crop holders will he
more willing sellers as the season adj
vances.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22

ing was Offset to Some extent by the DISPOSE
ton OF sellers OF the early part of the week
to take their profits. Weather conditions
were not favorable In the trading OF the
morning session prices moved within q mar
row range. At noon they 6ds points
under yesterdays close. In the afternoon
the ocarish week cnd statistics did not have
as much effect as anticipated, and gossip
OF tho floor that shorts were taking
profits on a large scale. The close was
steady at net decline OF 500 points Spot
cotton steady and unchanged; middling
l2Ssc Sales on the spot 1850 bales and go to
arrive. Closing futures: February. 1905;
1912; August. 1LS?: September, IL 50; October
u.A7; December. 1l.4S
New Orleans. February 21.-weeky RE-
view: The net results OF the weeks trading
in the cotton market loss OF 1iefl9
points tho old crops. October wa. un-
changed. The range of prices was o7G30
business was restricted 10y the double holi-
days. Washnrton's birthday being observed
by both American exchanges by Il complete
closing down Of business Prices displayed
a saESinS tendency because OF hcursh scnti-
nicnt aroused 10y reports OF somewhat cas-
Ter spot situation. and also by hcarish reports
concerning the now crop situation. The
continued small mill takings were also CON
sidercd TO be bearish argument OF force
TakinES Tor the week were nut nj JiS OnO
bales against $1,000 this week last year. I'm
the spot department prices lost 3-iGc.. mid
ding closing ut l2shc. against l. 9-l6c last
week ara 10 i-l6C. this week last year Sales
on the spot amounted to 1914 bales against
4.ohi last week and 1900 this week last wear
Sales to arrive amounted to 23l9 bales
against 1885 last week and 1885 this week
last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
BANK STATEMENT

New York, February ol.-The state
ing house banks and trust companies
for the week give days. shows that
they hold $13,173.650 reserve in OK
cess of legal requirements. This is an
Increase OF s4,226,760 from last week
The statement follows (actual condi-
tion)
Loans, s1,o6s,oss.ooo; decrease. $780,
specie. ssse.5l5.ooo: decrease. 81
Legal tenders. ss2.1s5. 900; decrease
Net deposits. s1.s14,sO7ooo; decrease.
S34.853.000.
Circulation. s4s.ssa.ooo; increase
Banks cash reserve in vault. sS52.-
10000.
Trust companies cash reserve in
vault, S69,470,000.
Aggregate cash reserve. S42l 100000
Excess lawful reserve, s13,173.650;
increase, s4.e2G,750.
Trust companies reserve with clear
ing house members. carrying % per
cent cash reserve, s54.8S9.000.
Summary of State banks and trust
companies in Greater New York, not
included in clearing house statement:
Loans. $577,160,1o0; increase, $1,962.-
100.
Specie. se4.ses.soo; increase. s1.74e,-
600.
Legal tenders. ,7,so5,4oo; increase.
$4,000.
Total deposits. .ea5,1oo.soo; increase,
S9l7,70O,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22
NAVAL STORES.

~ MliminSton, ~ G.. February ol-Spirit.
nurnentihe- Steady AZ tic; receipts casks
LOS sosihISteady at $500: receipts % barrels
rai-tlFln at 20; receipts A. barrels Crude
Iurpentine-Firm at s3mi.oo
,,i savannah: Ga. February 2l.-Turpontine-
,rnh ht l2H'c.; sales 107 casks: receipts 90
casks shipments 80 casks: stock IS SOS casks
Rosin-firm; sales S55 barrels; rcceipts IA
barrels; shipments $40 barrels; stock III oSi
barrels Quote: and r. Sc o7L,
New orleans: February observation-disclosures
~ v narreis. Turpentinc Receipts % casks
Exports Tor New York. 595 barrels OF rnsin.
IN casks OF turpentine for Havana, 100 bar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-22

lumber and State taxation OF corpora
tions.
The cost OF some OF the important
Investigations by the bureau. exclusive
Of administrative expenses az shown
by the report. were:
Lumber, s323S02: oil. s14S,5Ss; iron
and steel. s106.l5l; tobacco. sll9,3S5:
water transportation, sl06.S34. and har-
veSter, S90167.