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The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Treaty With Italy.

Americans in Italy and Italians in
this country will have the same rights
as natives to sue for damages on ac-
ing to the terms OF a treaty concern
ing which ratifications were exchanged
Yesterday between the United States
and Italy. 1t Is the first treaty OF its
kind ever negotiated by N1e American
government. and is a result OF the de-
cision OF the United States Supreme
Court holding that an alien had no
right to bring such suit. Treaties
of like nature with other countries
probably will follow
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Need Troops On Border.

Because of the uncertainty of the
Mexican situation which has made
necessary concentration Of army forces
in active patrol duty along the Mexican
border, the annual rife and pistol shoot
ing contest of the army. which was TO
have begun July Is, has been called of
by the War Department
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Legislative News In Brief

tormity in the handling of this great
held force, which is not safeeuarded by
all the restrictions and requirements Of
statutory places in Washington. In the
future all promotions of non-statutory
Or lump-sum employees will be made
Just once a year. on the beginning of
the fiscal year. the rating to be made
on the work of the year previous. II
Is provided. however. that promotions
incident to charges in personnel or
duties may be made at any time. All
clerical or other changes will be re-
viewed by the Secretary once a month.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Court-Martial DELAYED.

Although Uncle Sam guards his
honor SO jeaiously that he is willing to
go to the pains Of summoning a gem
eral court martial board to :ry a sea-
man charged with stealing % cents. he
Is 100 patriotic to hold such a hearing
on the Fourth of July. Consequently
plans for immediate hearing of the
charges against Frederick Gentner, the
seaman from the battleship Vermont,
charged with larceny from staterooms
while on board a Norfolk and WASH
lngton boat. were changed ard a court
martial will be summoned next week.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Big Cotton Crop Promised.

A big cotton crop for 1913 is pre-
eaged in the cotton crop report of
the Department Of Agriculture giving
the condition of the crop on June %.
The acreage planted TO cotton this
year has been increased 2H per cent.
The crop has improved in condition
FL per cent over May %. and is now
ahead of the seasonal average for
condition. All indications are for a
bumper crop.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Repaint Diplomats Room.

Considerable progress is being made
In the work of removal ting the walls and
furnishings Of the State Department.
The principal changes are being made
IN the diplomatic room, and already
painters have scraped the walls of the
CID cclorings that used to attract much
attention from sightseers. In place Of
the scheme of Egyptian coloring, the
walls will be painted in peacock blue
and tho ceilings in old gold relief colors.
with ivory trimmings.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Navy Roles Longer.

Anxious to complete, If possible, the
full quota of enlisted men in the Navy
before the feet starts on its Meciter-
ranean cruise next fall, Secretary
Daniels Is watching with keen interest
the recent gains in the Navy enlist
ment figures. The figures are showing
a steady Increase.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Belgium Investigates Treaty.

Belgium is the twentieth foreign ma
ton which has made formal inquiries at
the State Department regarding the
terms Of the peace treaty proposed by
Secretary Bryan, which provides that
before nations shall engage in warfare
they shall submit their grievances to
years investigation by an impartial
tribunal
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Appeal Yacht Case.

x. Billings f. Clay Pierce. Harriet
Goeiet and Roy A Rainey are among
the New York millionaire yachtsmen
who have carried to the United States
Supreme Court a fight against paying
the tax imposed by the Payne-Aldrich
tariff law on foreign built yachts
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Must Paw Tax.

All corporations organized in the
United States must pay a corpora
tion tax. whether they transact bust
ness here or abroad. according to a
ruling from Commissioner of Internal
Revenue Osborn. This ruling was
made in the case of a New Jersey cor
poration that sought TO avoid the tax
because IL did business IN Cuba.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Gets Letters To Enyoys.

Letters of introduction to American
ambassadors and ministers In Europe
were furnished yesterday by Secretary
Bryan 10 FORMER Gov. Walter II. Stubbs
of Kansas. who will sail tomorrow from
New York for the purpose of making a
study of agricultural conditions abroad.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Base Fore Marines.

Plans to establish an advanced base
for marines at Pensacola, Fla, are be-
Ing considered by Secretary Daniels,
the purpose being to locate at that
point garrisons which could be drawn
on Tor expeditionary forces to the Car
ribean sea, and to enable quick
mobllizatton of the marine forces for
possible defense of the Panama Canal.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Defeat Yankees By O-Wesen Athletes Star Municipal Games
BINGLES AND BUNTS
A Tip to the Flock.

Did have the feeling that were an down and out'
AS brain the gout?
When you sauntered to office in semihearted way
And earned about eseventh daily pay?
When left dizzy dome would hrob
As the yawning flushing job?
Weyou have we'll It, while out the
At bobblelet the old tickle through
That perhaps his little on day
While sparring book ledger in
Don't blowing noodle
When numbers around till ripping mad
That the peesh figures of the column fail add?
When orbs the the harder that look
All the the figures tumble the of the book?
It's cnch have Reader before seek the
or indicator weder whose decision blocked
Stop econde the old dope trickle through
That the entitled to the little on-day, too.
Mclaughlin polo
what
block of? him. double knock It's
through that leave opening
tfe bit fairer than America would be
than England
md palmer
merrment we'll to remember
golfers
OF monickers like
he average furlongs.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
walcott Returns to Rockies.

The secretary of the Smithsonian In
stitution. DR.. Charles d. Walcott, has
left the city to continue his researches
IN Cambrian geology and paleontology
In the Robson Peak district of the
Canadian Rockies. where he will remain
for some weeks
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Reports On Rockies.

Three reports on the geology and
paleontology Of the Robson Peak dis
trict Of the Canadian Rockies are soon
to be published by the Smithsonian In
stftution. Secretary Walcott is now en-
route to the Robson district for a final
examination and study.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Today's Sporting Cara.

Municipal track and field games-Potonae Park.
Automobile races-Benning track.
Trotting races-Forestville. Nd
Closed golf and tennis ourney-washnston Country Club
Closed golf tourney-Chevy Chase Club.
Closed golf tourney-Bannockburn Club
Capital Yacht Club-Races to Annapolis Nd
Petworth athletic gsmes-Petworth, D. C, p. m.
Baseball and wrestling-Union League Park.
Analostan Gun Club shoot
Eastern power boat races-Eastern Branch
Swimming races-Municipal Pool
Cricket game-Washngton British. Americans Greek
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Cupid in Foul Ball.

LEWES, Del, July 4-Miss Marie
Gibble was injured some time ago when
a baseball fouled OFF during a game by
Carl Keener struck her. Keener hur-
ried to her aid. and Miss Gibble is now
Mrs. Keener.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Field Force Regulations.

Regulations prescribing a mode of
procedure for the promotion Of the big
uon-statutory force of the Interior De-
partment have been made by Secretary
of the Interior Lane.
Heretofore there has been no uni
The Washington times., 1913-07-04

Runs-Moeller. 2 Henry Gandil, and
Milan. Two-base hits-Moeller, Shahks
Hits-On Warhop. in s innings. Double
play-Warhop to Peckinbaugh to Bor-
ton. Hit by pitcher-By warhop, Nc
Bride and Morgan. Struck out-By
Groom. 4: by Warhop, /. Base on balls
on Warhop, /. Sacrifice hit-Gandil
Umpires-Messrs. Dineen and Egan.
Time Of game-1 hour and 40 minutes.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
Japs Demand Secrecy.

At the request of the Japanese govern
me,t much secrecy IL being thrown BY
The Washington times., 1913-07-04

Collins Bender informed recently playing ball
committing sucide overt pennant slump
The Washington times., 1913-07-04

TO which b added cash On hand IN ths
treasury Of the sunshins Socseey.
which viii b placed IN the fund that
n being raised for little Evslyn. .S1kee
Several organizations and ciuhs hare
interested themselves IN Evslyn's cass.
and have promised tbak fhsy wG Do
what they can towards raising ths san
necessary to send the child to ths insti-
tuition. where she win Be cared foe anA
educated 70 that she nay bseems -.
supporting.
The Epworth Lsasss Socssey q Eous-
ter Of contributing toward thu eum at
Its next meeting. and several htt3e glrlD
from the Mt. Pleasant District are plan
ming . lawn party 1t Belmont, ths ~
Mrs. knight.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
The Weather.

Kipling finished sitting through July
mo hope change The clouds have shut
And through the cloud the sulen Sun strikes
Full
Where Night falls, remembered
That will suffer thought Of
dryeyed
through with
uncompanng
Far OF
echong Earth, -parched; the ightnings fly
vain; heaped clouds afford
burdened burning
dawn? Look from aching
stalks, a with a flaming sword"
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
By
Grantldnd Rice
The Final Rejoinder.

Frank Leroy Chance final
OF luck expect finish We not
yearbut this point dropped lemonade
and he hustled whether
payroll hadn't o.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04

Gn his Senators
coming
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
BLIND GIRL FUND
STEADILY GROWING

ArA z g. Knight. president sf n
Washingtcn branch Of the Intesnafleual
Sunshine Society, has annouened thaf
ceufribueieas for the fund thak = baang
saissd to ssud Evelyn. ths llkfls ta1Da
giri. to the institution Ia New Jssssy
are coming IN slowiy. Ths lfflls gifl's
story was printed in The Iluso laat
"wednesday. and since that time the
following contributions have been ssnk
to MrA KNIGHT whose aaAfsss = 1tS1
North Capitol street: ss-.,-.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04

Hugo Herfurth, proprietor Of a notion
store on King street. was the first per.
son arrested charged with violation ot
the ordnance prohibiting the sale or
discharge OF fire works. Mr.. Herfu.h
was released On his own recognizance.
The Washington times., 1913-07-04

william p. Graves, Jr.. son OF Willard
was drowned by falling from Q steau
The Washington times., 1913-07-04
OLD GOLD AND SILVER

HIGHEST PRICES paid Tor cid eol6. sl1vor
and diameods FOR MANUFACTURING
sAKs OPTICAL ca. ~ IN = n. ".
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
DEATHBED STORY
FAILS OF PURPOSE
Does Not Secure Mans COnvic-
ton, but Police Re-
arrest Him

Otto Braun, released on account OF
lack OF evidence, when tried In JUS
tice STEMS court Tuesday, on the
charge of abusing his il-year-old step
daughter. Mabel, was rearrested by
Detectives Madden and Fraley as he
stepped from the court room. and is
held in the central station, pending
another complaint. which may be
made under more serious charge.
Back OF the story is the tragic
deathbed statement OF Mrs. Braun.
who made some OF her neighbors
promise 10 reveal her long hidden Sc
cret, inst before she died. She said
that she had known of Braun's alleged
actions for months, but did not say
anything because she feared for her
self and her unborn child II Braun
should be sent TO Jail. When the
babe was born, and she knew she
could not recover. she told her story.
The police found II difficult 10 OBJ
tain proper corrobatory evidence.
They have found new lead, they
say, on which they are working, ana
Braun, was, therefore, rearrested
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
Confederate SoldierS
In Long Line Of March
First DlvlAiOn.

with thunderous tramp, the thou.
,ands NJ military marchers proceeded
10 the avenue This hrst strand
iivision-headed by MAJ. zen. w
Wotherspoon. L. ). A. ihciioeo 'he
West Point cadets and band-55o
First Battalion OF Engineers and
oand--6O0 men.
and band--700 men.
Provisional Regiment, coast Arti-
cry. and band 900 men.
Rridgade OF Naval Academy mid
shipmen and band 600 mon.
Regiment United states Marines and
oand--1.000 men. ,
Regiment navy "bIueJackets anu
First squadron Fifteenth United
States Cavalry and band-S00 men.
Second Battalion, THIRD Field Artil-
lery-300 men.
The first brigade. OF army marchers.
was headed by Col. James Garrard. oil
Ithe Fifteenth Cavalry, at Fort Myer.
Irhe naval contingent was commanded
by Capt. Charles g. Marsh, u. ;. NJ G..
md the auxiliary brigade by Col. John
. r.. Van Osdale. MAJOR Fred Slayden
beaded the West Point cadets. and
Commando McNulton the ''middies.
About 5000 militia. Infantry, cavalry
lind artillery were In line. Their COM
mander was Brig Gen. A. j. Mills.
! Heading this division were every
rnilitia company and the naval reserves
.of the District OF Columbia. The en-
{tire national guard and naval reserves
20 New Jersey--Presid~nt Wilson's ma
tive state-were also In line.
The Militia.
Following were other militia COM
panies In line:
Psnnsylvanis-s.ooo msa.
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
TAFT ARISES EARLY FOR
LAST Official DAY

| WASHINGTON, March with
but five hours remaining to him as
chief executive of the nation, Presi.
dent Taft was up promptly 1t Z
o'clock today. partook of q hearty
breakfast and Immediately locked
! himself In his study for an hour at
hard work before the arrival of Presi-
dent-elect Wilson and Vice. President
elect Marshall
Though he worked far into LAST
night, signing hundreds Of commits
sions. souvenirs, photographs ana
many legislative enactments, the re-
firing president was In a jcvial mood.
when, a few minutes before z O'Clock,
ne called his valet and made ready
for the wind up
mass OF Official business that con-
fronted him In his ONCE, engaged the
attention Of the president until aftsr
9 o'clock
The White house during the morn
ing hours was the scene Of unusuAa
activity. Men and women servants,
who babe goodbye to Mrs. Taft, Nlso
Helen, Mrs. Laughlin, Mrs. Taft's ais
ter. and the president, yesterday, hur-
ried to and fro from early morning,
making ready for the departure q the
women folk for the home OF M1a4 N
bel Boardman, where they were 10
await the arrival OF Citizen" TAN.
Trunks containing personal effects Of
the outging presidential family, lot
the White house early.
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
STARVING FAMILY.
CARED FOR BY POLICE

Without food since Saturday night;
penniless, and chilled to the marrow.
William Kelly, his wife and three ut
tie sons begged the police, Monday
night, to save them from starvation
and exposure.
The pathetic family group came
from Wayne, Pa. they said. where
they had lived for years. but had
gone from bad 10 worse, financially,
until they finally sold what little fur.
niture they had for just enough for
few meals and tickets TO Detroit,
where the husband hoped 10 get work.
The mother and children were sent
70 the matron's room, and fed and
warmed while the father was placed
/ in the cell block after being furnish
4 ed with enough money TO buy food.
Tuesday morning. the mother and
children were sent to the American
Salvation army TO be cared for until
Kelly can obtain work. which the poor
commission and police department.
will secure for him.
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
Ere0Oorks Display
Takes Place Of Bail

Instead Of an inaugural ball tonight
the uniform climax Of inaugurals
since James Madison's In 1909. aban.
doned at resident Wilson's own re-
auest--a street carnival OF a half-rlil-
lion persons, with fireworks on the
Washington Monument grounds await
ed the holiday crowds. When the last
of the marchers have passed the
presidents stand, and dusk ap-
proaches, he street. illuminations
will be turned on, transforming Penn
sylvania-aye., into veritable fairy
land Thousands OF incapdescent
lights, vari-colored, have been strung
In festoons from high poles the en-.
tire length OF the historic thorough
fare. waiting the electric signal to
open a mammoth Mardi Gras. The
Court OF Honor" will blaze with in
candescent splendor.
Great electric searchlights) are
placed to battle the Washington mon
ument. Capitol and other buildings in
dazzling rays.
With the adjustment of the in
augural ball, because of President
Wilson's request for simplicity I'm
his inaugural. the center of attraction
tonight will be the display OF fire.
works on the big elliptical track back
of the White House. just $4,000
worth Of fireworks are awaiting the
crowds tonight. Set pieces will be
attached TO balloons be carried
high into the air and discharged by
electricity. The Star Spangled Ban.
Iner''--in names-will float across the
sky and be greeted by a national
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04

salute. Wilson and Marshall will
be written in huge letters against the
black night.
The masterpiece OF the display will
be luminous portraits Of Wilson and
Marshall covering 1000 square feet.
Other features of the fireworks dis
play will be ! 500 rocket bombs, 1,l0O
colored lights. 500 batteries. $4,000
candles. / 800 bombs, 80 balloons, 90
Iaeroplanes and thousands OF other
pyrotechnics.
Before the parade was finished this
afternoon the crowds began gather
ing on the Ellipse for the fireworks
display to be opened by national
salute Of l01 guns.
Washington's entire police force,
soldiers and sailors were detailed to-
day to guard the crowds tonight.
After the fireworks, which President
Wilson and his family propose TO
view from the rear porch Of the White
House-their first night at home
the crowds will throng Pennsylvania
ave, for high carnival until midnight.
The avenue will be converted into an
immense red way"-literally paint
ing the city red-by burning fires at
short distances along the street.
All large buildings on the avenue
are also strung with electric lights,
to form the biggest display ever seer
in Washington. All public buildings
were ablaZe with lights.
In past years the fireworks display
was the popular" entertainment, dur
ing the progress Of the inaugural ball
at the pension office.
On the Union station plaza tonight
will be placed two large electric set
pieces, bearing the words welcome
to Your Capital" and Wilson and
Marshall. March 4, 1913"
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04

WASHINGTON, March t~~Holow
Horn Bear. Heap Good Injun." whose
head adorns all SIS government certih.
Gates and who IL CHIEF OF the Rose
bud band OF Sioux indians. presented
20 President Wilson peace pipe
made from South Dakota red clay, To-
day
The chief, surrounded by his
braves. in their gala array OF olden
days, made a presentation speech IN
tauItless English and pledged the
faith Of his tribe 20 the new Great
White aFther."
Today yau-see Ms ia eur trtoa'
costumes. but we. do not wear them
except on these occasions, he saia.
I'VE are now Americans and desire
to dress az our white brethren DO.
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
DIES AFTER BEING
STRUCK BY CAR

Nicholas schneider. pioneer brick
manufacturer. died In HIS home on
Niller.rd. near Miehigan-ave., Mon
dav night. from injuries sustained
when Fourteenth car struck n car
riaec in which he was riding. return
ing from the funeral of an old friend.
on Feb. 20. John Schaefer. who was
with Mr. Schneider in the carriage.
was also seriously hurt and Is still
In critical condition in his home.
Coroner ,Rothacher Is investigating
Schneider was SO years old. and
leaves IL children. kJ ~ -
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
Court of Honor"

Unique in the history OF Inauguration the Court OF Honor
erected Presidents the parade In
front the White life OF Presidents Washing
ton and Jefferson drawn reproduction
Presidential grandstands.
With miniature 50oot and FIR back
ground the central figures long
esplanade esoons Of shrubbery The
Presidential 1900 select
OF Jefersons homestead Four mammoth white columns or
which lao
directly Presidents family. the
fashioned like the Mt Vernon shrine
Of its $50 seats flled-at So per seat.
This of the show place Of the parade
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
MEN MAY WANT TO
SPIRIT GIRLS AWAY

Motorcycle Oficer Arthur Richards
was called, early Tuesday morning,
10 the Florence Crittenton home, 10
catch some mysterious men who were
irving to communicate with young
women in the home Several girls
held there are witnesses in white
slave cases. It is said. and that sup
position is that an attempt was being
made 10 spirit some OF the witnesses
away before the trials of the men
take place
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
CONGRESS QuIIS;
IGNORES VETO
House Passes Sundry Civil A..
preparation Bill. But Measure
Dies in the Senate

WASHINGTON, March 4.--Han IN
hour after President Taft's veto me-
sage had been received; the house. e.
day. passed the(Eundry civil appropria-
ton bill over his disabproyaI.
Labor members were determined to
enact the provision exempting labor
unions and farmers ORGANIZATIONS
from prosecution under the Sherman
law, despite Taft's veto. The muster.
ed 27O votes for the bill, 90 against
only 90. In order that Q similar NJ
tempt might be made In tho senate
10 put the measure on the statute
books. clerks hurried the bill back "a
the upper house. -
The sundry civil bill. however, died
IN the senate. pressure Of business
sidetrackfng any attemnt... to cali Il
up Tor passage over the veto.
The general deficiency bill was Anal-
~ passed by the house, at IL O'clock.
and was sent to- the president, having
been previously agreed to BY the sen
ate. Only one more supply bill, the
indian appropriation bill remained -
Tore CONGRESS- just before adjourn
ment.
The house adjourned sine die at
1905.
The senate adjourned at 1897.
With gray dawn .fltefing through
the stained -skylight upon Uttered.
desks and floors, and q group OF
weary-eyed, sorevoiced congressmen.
the house OF representatives ct l:1Os
d. M, today, took recess. after ~
session that had lasted through
nerve-wracking day and night. ss,
Between the irritable debates and
querulous wrangles that had marked
the hight over the last biz supply
bills, there crept for a few moments
at time, pathetic case Of farewell
OF lame ducks" who won't come
back to the Sixty-third congress.
After midnight, the dead air In the
chamber became almost. sitting and
the fiery debates, growing more hitter
as each hour passed, degenerated into
noarse. angry expostulations. Mem
pers, dreary-eyes and tired. IOunged
through the corridors, from cots
where they had snatched q few min.
utes of sleep. suddenly reused them
selves from dose on the lids of
their desks.
At $3.50 o'clock today the house
convened for its final lap. Before e
and the senate there were pending,
the general deficiency bill, CARVING
$24 100000; the Indian appropriation
bill, carrying $4,000. 900 and the
workmen's compensation bill. The
last named 1t was generally conceded,
would not be passed by the Sixty-sec-
ond congress.
Just before adjourning, after fight.
Ing all night, the house agreed to
the naval appropriation bin, provid-
Ing for one battleship, the public
buildings bill. and the suRdry civil
bin. Then q recess was" ordered and
group OF weary legislators shuffied
siuggishly out into the dawn to snatch
q few hours sleep. ~
Lack OF business caused the house
to recess from 10 o'clock to 10: 80,
to await action Of the senate upon
conference reports. .y as
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
The Royal Box

Through thick and warmed
by electric President Wilson his immediate party
viewed the glass box feet In
the center OF the Presidential grandstand fxA up coy
President thicky with
oriental electric
supplied tapped the street
beneath furnished quick lunch for
the Presiden
The Detroit times., 1913-03-04
HATFIELD INAUGuRATED
AS GOVERNOR OF ", VA.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, March a.
Or. Henry Drury Hatfield, Republican
was inaugurated governor OF West
Virginia today lie was sworn IN by
President George P0fcnberger. o.
the supreme court of appeals. ana
greeted with addresses by retiring
ov. Glasscock and eN-GoFs. Fleming,
White and MacCOrkle.
Hatneld's inaugural address vas
progressive. and he promised consid
Grafton OF several measures un'
touched by the present legislature, AT
a special session to- be held soon.
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p,s.ss.~ Co l5 John r. st