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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
|MOSTDELICATE
in YEARS
Mexican Situation Gravest
in Years, Declares
Bacon
HUERTA'S STAND
A BOLD GAME
May Succeed in Uniting All
Mexicans Against the
United States

Washington, Aug. s.-The American
government last night was confronted
by what the officials at Washington re-
garded as the most delicate situation in
it's relation with Mexico that has de-
veloped since the armed revolution dis
turbed the peace of the southern repub-
lie,
The threatened rebuff by the Huerta
administration to the mission of John
Lind drew from Senator Bacon, chair
man of the foreign relations committee,
the declaration on the floor of the Sen
ate yesterday that the present situation
was the "gravest in years, much graver
than confronted us when the Cuban
question was here"
President Wilson declined to discuss
alternatives until he received definite
advices as to the stand Mexico might
take in the Lind affair.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
Wudna Suit the Kilt.

In the early days OF the territorial
army there was boom in recruiting
for it. In one part of the highlands al
most every man in the district joined
the local battalion of ''kilties," and the
men were signed on without medical
examination. 1t being quite usual in
some country districts to wait until the
annual camp before medically examin-
ing recruits. On arrival in camp II was
noticed that one man was wearing the
trews at drill instead of the regulation
kilt. and. being asked the reason, he
explained that he had left his kilt az
home. why on earth did you do
that?" inquired his company officer.
"Weel, We see, SIR" replied the recruit.
"f'm afraid I wudna suit the kilt
vera weel, as I've got wooden leg"
Glasgow News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
USED COMFORT POWDER
FOURTEEN YEARS,
FINDS NOTHING BETTER

Mrs W. G. Conler writes from Ashe-
vile, n. c.: 81 have used Comfort
Powder daily for over IA years and
just cannot do without it. | took six
boxes to Panama with me but run out
of it on board ship and the minute |
struck New York / sent out for two
cans. 1 can't find any other powded
that will half way do. To heal and
comfort the skin there is nothing like
Comfort Powder" Physicians, Trained
Nurses and Hospitals everywhere do
not hesitate to give Comfort Powder
most unqualified endorsement. Be sure
you get the genuine with signature of
Z. S Sykes on box.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
SILENT ON
$500,000 FUND
Emery Won't Admit N. A.
M. Raised it for Lob
by Work
SENATOR REED
MAKES PROTEST
Says Witness Is Evading
His mild hammered
Questions"

Washington, Aug. s.--James A En-
erya principal Washington representative
OF the National Association of Manu-
facturers, continued to-day to tell the
Senate lobby committee of the steps
that led to the formation in 1908 of
the council of industrial defense. "a
collector" for the organization, Martin
NJ. Mulhall has testified, raised be.
tween 100000 and 100000 for "1egis-
lative work.. Senator Reed tried to
get Emery to testify that the council
had its origin at convention of the
manufacturers in 1907 when James
w. Van Cleave appealed for a fund of
100000 for three years. The witness
refused to admit the 100000 fund was
raised. Emery testified his duties in
Washington were not secret but that
he obtained and analysed bills in Con-
gress concerning relations between en-
ployer and employee.
Questioned by Senator Reed, Emery
admitted that the destinies of the
council We're practically dominated by
President Van Cleave of the n. A. NJ.
ana that no meeting OF all the men,
bers had been held since 1908 Mr.. Van
Cleaye's domination of the council was,
however, along lines laid down by the
resolutions adopted at the 1908 meet
ing the witness declared. He told
the committee that in addition to act
ing as counsel for the council and at
filiated organizations it was his duty
to keep the various members and of
ficers posted on legislation pending in
Washington that might affect them.
Senator Reed complained to Chair
man 0yerman that Mr.. Emery evaded
his "pild hammered questions
yes, the senator is mild hammered
man." broke in Senator Nelson face
tiously, "but as Byron said He is the
mildest man that ever scuttled ship
or cut throat"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
Arnold Bennett Tells About Remark
able Editor.

In the Interesting People" depart
ment of the August American Magazine
Arnold Bennett, the famous English nov
elist, writes character sketch of Rob-
ert II. Davis, who reads and buys fiction
for the Munsey publications. Mr.. Da-
Wis is not only an extraordinary edi-
tor, but keen appreciation of literature,
story teller of international repute,
and genial, magnetic personality. An
extract from Mr.. Benefits sketch fol-
lows:
at was at lnuch of university men
in New York club that | sat opposite
to dark and twinkling man of Napole-
onic stature. The table was narrow.
Though separated from him by flowers
and by clans, | was close to him and |
could not help studying him. Naturally
| asked myself whether accident or de-
sign had placed me precisely opposite
this particular man, whether sheer haz-
ard or the organizer of the luncheon had
been at work upon our destinies. When
we were introduced, this man and my
self heard the name Robert H. Da-
Wis, and again mistakenly Robert, or
Bob; and | had the wit to perceive that
to confuse Robert II. with Richard II.
would be clumsiness on my part. Rob-
ert H., who is in the very prime of
life, showed a splendid head and torso,
and | could see that, like General Lazara
Hoehe, he would make a grand spectacle
on horse back. However, never saw
him on horseback.
Presently we entered, cautiously, into
conversation, and soon he was asking
me, DO you know novel called "The
Way of All Flesh ~ This was his or
deal for me. | am convinced that he
had come to the luncheon expressly in
order TO ask me If knew novel called
The Way of All Flesh | replied Il
do. 1t is one of the great novels of the
world He was staggered; he had not
expected so much. ! also was staggered.
by the sudden burning fire of enthusi
asm that blazed in his always twinlxling
eve. cannot recall whether or not we
stood up.-after a certain number of
CLAIMS the memory is dimmed,-but do
know that we shook hands across the
table, and my impression is that in or
der to do so with proper solemnity we
rose to our feet. | grew aware that
neither sheer hazard nor the organizer
of the luncheon had brought Robert Da-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
LABORER GETS FORTUNE.
Alvenslegan Given Notice He Is Heir To
Sl.75o.oOo.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. s.-Fredericl< Gross
Won Alvenslegan for q years day la
borer, yesterday received notice from
the German consul at Chicago he had
fallen heir to an estate in Germany val.
ued at Sl,750,000.
He became estranged from his family
30 years ago and came to America. He
admitted pride had prevented him ac-
cepting an annuity of $4,000 for 81
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
BATTLE RACES AT CANTON.
Indian Regiment Drafted From Hong
kong To Protect Foreigners

Canton, China, Aug. s.--The battle
which began here Wednesday morning
when two divisions of the northern army
attacked the east gate of the city is
still going on. More than 500 have
been killed or wounded in the fight.
A British Indian regiment from Hong
kong has been drafted here to protect
the lives of foreigners in the suburbs
reserved for them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
FIRST PEACE TREATY SIGNED.
1t Is Between the United States and
Salvador.

Washington, Aug s.-The first of the
international peace treaties embodying
Secretary Bryan's plans was actually
signed yesterday.
1t was between the United States and
Salvador and win soon be sent to the
Senate for ratification. It's terms prac-
tically are identical with the details of
the international peace proposal submit
ted by Secretary Bryan to the nations of
the world, and approved by 20 countries.
Salvador appointed as its plenipoten-
tiaries, the president of Salvador, Senior
Don FREDERICK Mejia, Salvador's minister
to the United States, the president of
the United States and Secretary Bryan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
WOMAN DIED FROM
BULLET WOUNDS
Mrs Romani, Shot Monday Evening in
Presence of Her Husband, Is
Dead.

Beverly, Mass, Aug. s-Mrs. Madal-
ina Romani died last night as the re-
suit of bullet wound received Monday
when she was shot, it is alleged, by EN-
manuel Margetti. According to the
police Alargetti claimed the woman had
been telling stories about him and
going to her home in the presence of her
husband, he fired, two shots at her, one
taking effect in the abdomen.
Margetti escaped on bicycle and the
police believe he has gone to Montreal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
NATION TO BUY BACK TWoS.
Senator Owens Plan for Preventing De-
probation of Securities.

Washington, Aug. s.-Chairman Owen
of the Senate Banking committee in
troduecd bill yesterday to authorize
the treasury to buy outstanding per
cent. bonds from banks at par and in
terest, If the banks owning them so de-
sire. The measure is intended to pre-
vent depreciation of the Is. Senator
Owens plan is to cancel outstanding
gold certificates as they come into the
treasury, issue treasury notes, redeem
able in gold, in their stead; transfer the
gold represented by the gold certificates
to the redemption district, cancel the 2
per cent bonds. issue 3 per cent in their
stead and supplant national bank notes
with treasury notes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
INSURANCE FIGHT SETTLED.
Most of the Fire Companies Will Re.
sumo Business in Missouri.

St. Louis, Mo-, Aug. S.-A despatch
from Jefferson City says that the fire
insurance muddle was settled yesterday
at conference between Attorney Cen
eral Barker and the insurance represent
atives. Seventyfve per cent of the
companies will resume business in this
state and suits against the companies
will be dropped
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08

PILLS

you will find yourself better in
every way. With purified
blood, you will improve diges-
ton, sleep more restfully and
your nerves will be quieter.
You will recover the charm of
sparkling eyes, a spotless COM
plexion, rosy lips and vivacious
spirits. Good for all the FAM
lily, Beecham's Pills especially
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
woMAN's BODY WASHED ASHORE
Mrs. Smiley Had Been Suffering From
Nervous Breakdown.

Revere, Mass, Aug. s.-The woman
found dead, and with part of her cloth
ing missing, on the beach at Point of
Pines early yesterday was identified as
Mrs. Allen T. Smiley of Maiden. The
name Ruth NJ. Woodwork" written in
ink on her Undertaking, was her maid
en- name. She had been suffering from
a nervous breakdown for some time,
and left home Wednesday when her sis
ter, Mrs. C. A. Morgan, was asleep. 1t
is not known how Mrs. Smiley met her
death.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08

and the woman in the average home en-
joy reading; and he spends his life in
procuring the best of just those kinds.
He asserts, believe that he absorbs
more fiction than any other persons in
the world. His motto is: Nothing good
gets by. 1t always gets bought. He
is the hope and the despair of thous-
ands upon thousands of fiction writer's
of all ages, climes AMI talents"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
FRENCH ARMY BILL PASSES.
Provides for Three Years Military Serv-
ice With the Colors.

Paris, Aug. s.-The French Senate
yesterday passed the three year mill
tary service bill by vote of PAS to 81.
The measure was passed by the chamber
of deputies last month and will become
a law when it is approved by President
Poincare.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
WHITMAN ACCEPTS.
Will Be Candidate on the Fusionist
Ticket.

New York, Aug. s.-District Attor-
ney Charles Whitman announced late
yesterday he would accept the fusion or
anti-Tammany nomination for district
attorney.
He had been urged to bolt the fusion
ticket by John Percy Mitchell, collector
of the port and becomt an independent
candidate for mayor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
JAPANESE KILLED IN RIOT.
Three Lose Lives in a Row at Salem
Oregon.

Eugene, Ore, Aug. s.-Three japanese
were killed and another is dying as the
result of a street riot in Salem, Ore,
last night, according to fragmentary adj
vices received here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
The True Source
of Beauty

is, and must be-. good health.
Sallow skin and face blemishes
are usually caused by the
presence of impurities in the
blood-impurities which also
cause headache, backache, Ian
guor, nervousness and detres-
sion of spirits. If, at times,
when there is need you will use
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08
Help Women
To Good Health

Sold everywhere. In boxes. Ice. 2Sc.
The largest sale OF any medicine. The directions
with every box point the way to good health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-08

A delicious combination Of ginger aromstics
and French brandy for the relief OF cramps,
pains, colds, chills, weakness, nervousness and
insomnia. Look for the Owl Trade Mark on
the wrapper. lest you get cheap, worthless or
dangerous substitute. Forty years the standard
of purity, favor and strength, Sold by all
druggists and grocers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
Hard Working Secretaries.
From the New York Mail

From the New York Mall.
There is nothing very strange about
the breaking down of Mr.. Lane Secre-
tary of the Interior. from nervous ex-
haustion due to overwOrk. Cabinet
ministers. if they are Very conscientious
and Jealous. have broken down before
now There is a great difference i'm cabi-
net ministers in this regard. Most of
them sit in their chairs a few hours A
day and converse agreeably with callers
and that is all that their work amounts
TO. The laboring oar is pulled by an as
sistant secretary In the next room 9th
ers are different they tear everything
10 pieces in the department and get the
whole work on their own shoulders. as Q
thing that they must carry Secretary
Lane is evidently one of this type. The
really great cabinet minister is a cross
between these two. He knows what is
going on in his department. and per-
sonally directs every act of first class
consequence. but he does not attempt to
follow the routine. Elihu Root, when
Secretary of State. was man of this
type He was fairly easy of access and
always had time to talk to any man
who could tell him something or could
serve him in some useful way. Secre-
tary John Hay worked very hard, and
suffered much loss of strength and nerve
force in the State Department He, too,
was accessible to any serious visitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
Mr.. Folk Gets a Place.

The appointment of Joseph W. Folk to
the solicitorStip of the State Department
may be viewed from several angles.
il provides for man who aspired 10
the presidency at the same time MI. VII
son did Mr. Folk, it is true, was never
formidable in the contest. and dropped
out after the entrance of the man-Mr.
Clark-vho really represented the heart
and enthusiasm of the Missouri democ-
racy still for awhile Mr.. Folk. in a
modest way also ran. and he now re-
ceiyes modest recognition. 1t is the
White House to remember in some grace
full way when possible those who started
with him and failed
1t clears the way for Mr.. stones re-
election The senior senator from Mis-
souri, is now in his second term, and
wants a third. He is among his party $
leaders in the Senate. and useful 10 the
administration. Mr.. Folk might not have
been able to give him much trouble, but
landed in snug berth in the State De-
partment he will give him none at all.
1t commits to Mr.. Bryan's care, so 70
say, another of his longtime followers.
Mr. Folk has been Bryan man these
past sixteen wears and in official asso-
citation with his leader will not only be
comfortable himself. but contribute to
his leaders comfort. They should work
well together.
To the possible criticism that Mr.. Folk
is without experience in State Depart
ment business it is to be answered that
the President is not making experience d
requisite in his State Department APP
pointments for service at home or abroad
Mr.. BRYAN had had none; and the first
and third assistants We're equally guilt
less So they will all learn together.
But the second assistant and the coun-
selor of the department are thoroughly
qualified for the business coming before
them. and in that fact is much assurance
for the country. Mr. Adee is a highly
competent veteran. while Prof. Moore
knows all the law and precedents b.
heart The appointment of the latter
was deservedly complimented by men o.
both parties.
The suggestion that Mr.. Folk may copy
his chiefs example and continHe hi
Chautauqua activities IS purely captious
He has never been star on those cir
cults as his chief has been. and no voit
in the entertainment world will b.
created By his transference to felC
where yodlers are unknown and only
verbal flipiaps are thrown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
The House leadership.

Tho probability that II Mr.. Underwood
offers for the Senate he Will bc elected
causes speculation about a new leader
for the House. II Is a difficult place "a
MI, requiring a thorough knowledge Of
parlsamontary law. thorough self
command. good drbating power and
much tact ana readiness Mr. Under
wood. posse ssins all those qualities. has
filled II Well. and his successor should
be like unto him
Going back thirty Years We md VII
liam X. Morrison of Illinois leader of tho
House. with the tariff issue uppermost
lie was q shrewd politician. and a good
and resolute man. But. unfortunately
for his leadership. his party was divided
on the tariff. and the faction opposed tt
Mr. Morrison was led by an ADLER mar
than himself-Samuel J. Randall. The
result was defeat for Mr. Morrison
Tariff reform under him made no prog
ross.
The next democratic leader was Roge
O. Mills of Texas, a convinced free trad
er. and a man of fine courage In public
Efe. but Of fiery and explosive nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
Economy.

II Is stated that there will be no pork
barrel" at the next session OF Congress
The matter of additional public buildings
is 10 go over until the short session be-
ginning in December of next year.
IT. as is suggested. this is a maneuver
for campaign purposes-to keep down ap-
propriations until after the complexion of
the next House has been decided-it will
hardly work The republicans will call
attention to ii, and discussion during the
campaign will put the democrats on the
defensive so far as the cry of economy is
concerned
The fact is that the cry of economy
makes few votes. Its insincerty has been
SO frequently exposed, whatever force 1t
once had long since disappeared An
old trick il has been played too often to
be effective now; and whether played by
republicans or democrats-it has been
other-it fails of the design.
The democratic party must support the
government in good style. The growth OF
twenty years-and all of them strenuous
vears-must be recognized. We have now
. great governmental adjustment and
are proud of it. We are on view before
the world We have large obligations a,
home and abroad We must live in a
styIe befitting our size and the company
We keep. Any other arrangement would
be unbeconins and a mistake IL would
not be economy at all
of course we should not live beyond
our means. But we should know within
the next six months just what sort oi
revenue producer the new tariff law is
i 10
| il. And il IL falls short of the calcula-
| tons steps should be taken at once tc
brace it and make it serve the purposes
| of its enactment.
| The item of public buildings is not to be
considered as approaching in Importance
that relating to an adequate navy. or thai
relating to the proper support of til.
! army. or that relating to pensions. Bu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
Where the Time Went.

He was man who should have moved
To heights beyond the common lot.
His life most brilliant should have
proved.
Somehow or other it did not
The race for power or for pclf-
He should have won it in a walk.
And yet he just enjoyed himself.
He liked to sit around and talk.
He had no ha bits that were bed.
His thirst was of the temperate kind
He quit tobacco when a lad.
His speech, though vigorous, was re
fined
Yet as the years went feeting by
One trait his prospects seemed tc
balk.
Twas this. he owned 1t with sigh;
He liked to sit around and talk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20

| and therefore not the safest of adVis
| ers in a pinch. 1t was his excitabilitS
| that kept him out of the Speakers chair
Still he passed a tariff bill through the
House. which was no small accomplish
ment in the circumstances. The bill died
! in the Senate. where the republicans
! We're in the majority.
Twenty wears ago William l.. Wilson
of West Virginia led the House. one or
the most accomplished public men of his
day. an orator of power. close student
of the tariff and conscientious in all
things. he framed and passed a tariff
bill only 10 see it recast by his party in
the Senate under the leadership of
man of great determination who used
his advantages with consummate skill.
In that contest. as in others, AIR. Cor
man showed himself 10 be master poll
tician
Mr. Wilson closed the chapter until
AIR Underwood appeared The demo-
cratic party was in the minority in the
House from 1894 until 1911. The old
leaders had passed off the scene New
men were now at the helm. and with NJ:
CLARK in the Speakers chair and Mr.
Underwood in charge the floor the
democracy had put its best foot fore
most. Both men are III their second
term IN those places. and have acauit-
ted themselves excellently in the man
asement of party affairs
Mr. Clark will remain where he is.
and in case Of the election Of another
democratic House he will have a third
term as Speaker The task before the
party. therefore. in case OF Mr.. Under
woods transfer to the Senate will be to
find a floor leader who viii work as well
i'm connection with the chair "a Mr. Tn
derwood has done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
The Apple Crop.
From tho Boston Herald.

rum lHR fb'stuH
This is an off year for apples The
crop is short. both in this country and
abroad. Probably. therefore, less will he
heard than usual about apple overpro-
duction''-the complaint that is usually
heard in apple-raisns regions when the
price drops to 81 or less a barrel and
when fruit remains ungathered in the
orchard The chief trouble with the
American apple crop. whether it is large
or small. is the poor system of distribu-
ton The apple is fruit of so many
virtues that such thing as too big "A
crop is almost an impossibility in this
country. The people like apples and
would eat millions of barrels more The
trouble comes in getting the apple from
the orchard TO the city consumer-a trou-
bile not confined to apple distribution
hut apparently worse In the case of
APPLES than some other commodities.