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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
Dclnyeh Inv NNreck

Houston. Angus, 5--John Lind en-
representative OF President wilson, Wa
delayed in his journey tonight when
me New orleans, Texas and Mexico
derailed near Nome, Texas cast az this
city. Mr Lind was not injured and
continued his journey after several
hours delay.
on his arrival here Mr. Lind viii
board special inteTurban car and pro
ceed immediately TO Galveston, whence
he will sail on the hattleship New
Hampshire for Vera Cruz
Sailors OF the New Hampshire. who
were in Houston on shore leave to- d.v
have been ordered TO report on boa I'd
tomorrow morning at o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07

MEXICO city. August 6-lncrca SEQ
anita onsm has been aroused among
MeNicans toward President Wilson s
plan for the pacihcation OF the re-
public by the latest news from Wash
ington. that tho object ~ John Lind s
visit here as the personal representa-
;!va Of President Wilson. is 10 con
suit with prominent MeXicars and adj
wise them that the only basis on which
Mexico viii b. recognized by tho
United States is the elimination of
President Hucrta
Earle. repar,S that Mr.. Lind Dur-
posed to deal With Hucrta, perhaps by
making the direct. suggestion that he
resign. were rec..ivea Min Indignation
~ Mexican officials, and the new anglo
Of his visit makes 1T not improba BILE
that he will ne treated with even less
consideration than otherwise would
have beer accorded him
II is given ont by pron1in nj
Mexican today that in the former
case the government might no, con
s.der t,sel: obligated TO object unit!
re sueeestion vas actually pu, for
ward hy Mr.. LIND but thu; ~ tins
second case tho government would be
jusi!fcd ~ charactcrizing him as on,
~ho was iacitina MeXicans along lines
~ seditcn, and in applying the pe.ni-
c!ous foreisn eNr Ulsiou clause Of tho
Constitution This Mexican also indt.
oatcd that since Mr. Lind was comm:
70 Mexico in an unofficial capacity ant
with no credentials, ne could eXpcc
ne further immunity than an ordinary
citizen would receive
Me%icans familiar with internationa
law are reluctant TO believe that Mr.
Llnd's instructions are for him II dea
ha
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07

Senator sheppard. Of TEXAS sub
,hitted 20 The Senate a summary OF
the present Constitutional strength in
the republic He said the senate
should have complete information as
10 the number OF Constitutional troops
and leaders the territory controlled
ny them. ana the extent Of their mill
tary equipment
The rising tide Of sentiment at the
Capitol and criticism of the so-called
peaceful mission OF Governor Lind, it
was said to-day. would have no effect
upon the President. who seems deter
mined. no matter what happens, to
wait until the report OF his special
agent is received.
Word reached the state Department
tonight that Otto Winters and Dario
Sanchez, Americans held by the MeXi-
cans on a charge of being spies. have
been released The Mexican Foreign
Office also Informed the department,
!hat Mcdonald Biesel and Harral. hello
by Mexican authorities. have beer
freed from all legal complications.
Former Governor Lind, the Presi-
dents special and confidential agent
Will sail tomorrow from Galveston
on the hattlcship New Hampshire for
Vera Cruz. lie is expected TO arrive
at that Ioint Friday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
City in state of siege.

lSpecial TO The Times Dispatch.l
Mexico City, August s.-A dispatch
from Gueyamas 10 the German charge
d fairee' here, says the streets OF
"uayamas a.e barricaded, the harbor
ciosed ana The city IS In a complete
state OF siege The dispatch adds MAJ
the German colony regards ;tseIf IN
danger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07

Mexico City. August IL Blum. the
American arrested here yesterday on
charge OF completely in plot TO
ass"ssinate Provisional resident HUI
erta' has o%en given his liberty. pro
N'S'onally pending an Investigation BY
the authorities
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07

can hope for in this respect is to be
Ignored. However, the anti-Huerta
element. which is not prominently In
evidence in the capital. is skeptical
regarding the firm stand by the admin
istrarion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07

dicating that he was still counting, al
though at the time he was running
even further behind the Pollard forces
than the later figures obtained by The
late last night indi-
cate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
PEACE CONCLUDED
IN BALKAN STATES
Continued From First Page.)

CONTINUED From First Page)
confronted with the task of expelling
the Turks from Adrianople. it being
clear that the powers will do nothing
In this direction. Bulgaria will seek
TO Introduce the peace protocol to be
signed at Bucharest tomorrow q
reservation practically appealing to
the European powers for a subsequent
revision OF the peace treaty
The details of tina new frontier line
are still unknown. but apparently the
whole of the disputed country between
the northerly courses OF the Vardar
and Struma Rivers goes to Servia, In
Guiding Ovchepolie, Avels. Istip and
Kotchana, while Demir EIissar, Sores,
Drama and Kavala fall TO Greece
According to dispatch to the Daily
Telegraph from Bucharest the order to
demobilize has been officially promul-
gated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07

Philadelphia, August 6--The fortv-
third annual convention OF The Catholic
Total Abstinence Union of America
began here to-day with the celebration
of pontifical high mass at the ca
thedra!. Delegates from all sections
OF tho country attended tho services,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
MANY CHANGES ARE
INDICATED IN NEXT
HOUSE OF DEL EGATES

cincts to be heard from, which will not
materially effect the result, Is as fol-
lows: House OF Delesates-White, 3s1t
Lctcher. EOS.
{: Buenn Vista.
Buena Vista, Va, August s-ror
House OF Delegates-H A. White. a..
E. Fl. Letcher. 81.
Newport News. Va. August 6.-Yorls
county. with Bruton District missing.
gave gregory for delegate from James
city. Warwick and York. more than
double combined vote Of all his on
ponents
Pulaski. Va. August 6.--vote in
ru!aski county; House OF Delegates
ate, ZsZ; Jordan. 400. All precincts
heard from as TO House Of Delegates
Rockingham.
Harrisonburg, Va, August 6-Six
Teen reading precincts In Rockingham
give Driver. 629; Keezell, 735: Rolston.
$50. Former Senator G. B. Keezeu and
Ut. holston VIII be nominated
Dinwiddie.
Petersburg. Va, August s-Dinwid
die elected John Y Harris to the Log
islature by plurality Of 10 total vote:
Harris, 265; Charles F.. Smith indorsed
by Farmers Union. 1875; r 7. Wilson.
IFS.
Franklin. Va, August s.-vote In
southampton County: For House OF
Delegates-L. J. Balm, 427; Guy T.
Horner, $40.
FIuvnnnn.
Palmyra. via Columbia Va. August
6-Notc in Fluvanna: For House OF
Delegates-Hughcs has carried tho
county by about SIS majority. with one
small precinct missing.
Princess Anne.
Norfolk. Va, August 6--vote In
Princess Anne County. four precincts
missing For House of Delegates
Malbon, 337; Baum. 305
bedford County.
Bedford City. Va. August 6.-Re-
turns from twenty-five OF the thirty
two precincts show: House OF Dele
gates-Lowry. 51l; Barsamin. 3o2:
Radford, Alb. Vote indicates election
Of Lowry and Radford.
Accomuc.
Accomac, Va, August 6.-Vote in 40
comac County. sixteen out 81 twenty
tVe precincts Returns indicate cleo
ton OF Robertson for hoatcr delegate
Nelson County.
Lynchburg, Va. August s-Partial
returns In Nelson County indicate re-
nomination OF J. Il, Harvey, incun-
bent. over George w Cabell for tho
House OF Delegates
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
Miles Back From Balkan.

London. August 6.-Lieutenant-G Cen
eral Nelson A Miles. who arrived in
London to-day after a visit to his son,
who is a military attache In the
Balkans, told OF some exciting expe-
riences he had while being shut up
In the Bulgarian lines during the in
vestment by the Greek -Servian Rou-
manian armies. He only succeeded in
getting out when the peace delegates
left
II have never seen worse scenes OF
suffering and misery" he asid. I'VE
saw thousands Of wounded. many OF
them mutilated. and to my experienced
sight there were fully 10000 home
less refugees craving food and shelter"
The American general repudiated the
story OF the Bulgarian atrocities.
The story OF Bulgarian crueltics
all come from their opponents, and
Bulgarians tell exactly the same
stories about their foes. do not
suppose the world has ever expe.
rienced war more bloodthirsty, or
carried on with such pent-up fury.
THE religious and national hatred.
growing for 500 years. seemed sudden
ly loosed. and the ferocity on all sides
was indescribnble.
II believe that the peace agreement
just signed, however. will be perma.
nent. as all the participants are hone
lessly. crippled In every direction"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
In Chesterfield.

The vote for the House OF Delegates
follows
Bon A,r-Baker, az. Ragland. :,
Bonifant. IS Clark. e.
ltorner's Store-Baker. 10: Ragland.
? Rontant, - Clark. 3
Oak GroYe-Baker. 2s. Ragland. go:
Bonifant, A.: Clark. 80
Midloth!an-BAker. 30. Ragland rs:
Bonifant a. Clark. IL
SkinQuarter-Bakcr 81; Ragland "a.
Bonifant, II; Clark. IA
Beach-Baker. Z ;Ragland, 2l: Boni-
FAINT, IA Clark. IS.
Ettrick--Bakcr, 81; Ragland. 80.
Bonifant. 49, Clark, 81.
Chester Baker 33 Ragland. IS;
Bonitant, q Clark. %
Eyler's Store Baker. 2; RaEland. l.
Boni:ant, ! Clark, 3.
Winfree's Store-Baker. IL: RagIand
90 Boni:ant % Clark. II.
Matoaco-Baker. SO: Ragland. so.
Bcnifant. As; Clark AZ
Chesterfield Courthouse-Baker *.
Ragland. 80. Bon.fant 81; Clark. rs
Stronde's store-Baker, IS; Ragland
s. Bonifant. 20. CLARK, %.
Total vote-RakcI, SOS: RaCland
i35; Bonifant, 4.3: Clark, 452.
Winterpock precinct missing. IN
derstood 10 DC for Baker Mr.. Baker
nominated from Chesterfield. and Sir.
Bonifant from Fiater District
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07

Chairman Bacon returned TO the SEN
ai4 chamber and secured 81 copy OF the
Clark resolution He explained TO the
Senate that his committee had been IN
session when senator Clark presented
his resolutions He did not attempt 10
discuss the resolution.
Senator Sheppard, of Texas. prior to
senate: ClaYks statement, had pre-
scented a summary of the present con
stitutioralist strength III the republic
he declared he believed the Senate
should nave a complete statement Of
the number OF the constitutionalist
leaders the troops they could muster
the extent OF the territory controlled
nv the conStitutionalists. and the eN-
I'M n rhci- anuinmenf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-07
EMBARGO ON ARMS
MAY Be RAS|ED
CONTINUED From FIRST Page.)

tCcUilhuca i IplH I''SN oSV.I
Gems and American property the pro-
lection they need and are demanding
Exact Information Lacking.
I'VE arc unable to get exact and
definite information declared Senator
Clark about conditions in Mexico.
Evidence still continues, however. to
SHOW that American property is being
destroyed in Mexico every day. that
American citizenship is being dis
honored there, and even officers OF the
American government are being shot
down In Mexico.
Il, is no purpose of this resolution
TO place the responsibility for these
ou,rages II is 10 obtain Information.
J know there IS a disposition at times
to regard such information as conf
Dental Blu: III my judgment that is
NOT the proper course now because il
is no secret that other nations than
ourselves are interested IN the situa-
ton
conditions arc being talked Of. not
only in the Senate but elsewhere. The
conditions cannot long be borne with
by the American republic, Something
must be done and something VII! be
done we are told that Governor Lind
is bslng sent TO Mexico, But he. goes
not as an ambassador He has no
mower 10 protect American citizens or
American property He Soes simply
as the personal representative OF Inc
President Vet every day more and
more American property is being de
stroycd and more American citizens
KILLED
i wish the chairman OF the Foreign
Relations Committee were on the floor
for ] desire to ask him certain ques-
,ous ! do not Intend to ask for
~ote on the resolution at this time. and
unless some one desires TO make Il
statement; IN regard 10 ii shall ask
thai IL 90 over"
Evening journal., 1913-10-09
MRS. RUSSAK TO
TALK OF THEOSOPHY

The noted theosophical lecturer,
Mrs Marie Russak. of Adyay, India,
on the occult laws Of life. death and
re-birth in the parlors Of the New
Century Club tonight Mrs. Russak is
highly developed ciairvoyant. who
owes her power Of conviction as mucn
to thorough knowledge Of her sub
iect through study and clairvoyance
as to her charming personality and
/ clear presentation of the theoso
phical teachings.
She comes 70 Wilmington at the In
vitation OF the local lodge, which val
organized after the series OF lee
lures given in this city by l. W
Rogers and I. S. Cooper, national lee
turers for the Theosophical Society
The local organization anticipates a
large attendance at the lecture to
night BY those interested in physical
sciences. philosophy occultism and
the always captivating subject OF the
survival Of the soul.
Evening journal., 1913-10-09

nervous ! could not sleep, then I would
be so tired mornings that could scarcely
get around. It seemed almost impossi-
bic 70 move or DO a bit of work end l
thought never would be any better un-
Ill l submitted 10 an operation. com
menced taking Lydia Z. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and soon felt like o
new woman. / had no pains, slept well.
had good appetite end ives fat and
could DO almost all my own work for a
family Of four. / shall always feel
that owe my good health to your med
icine. Mrs. HAYWARD Sewers, Cary.
Maine.
II YOU are IN do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but az once
take Lydia Z. Pinkhsm's Negetaoie
Compound.
If you have the slightest DOUBT
that Lydia u. Pinllham's Ne8eto-
J lie Compound viii help ycu,wrltc
, fOIydia Il. .Pinkham MediclneCo.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, Tor ad-
vice. Your letter viii be opened
read and answered by a woman,
md held in strict condolences
Evening journal., 1913-10-09
COUNTY TAX
PILING HIGH
Already $22l,049 Has Been
Received On This Years
Duplicate

Receiver Of Taxes Charles II Lip
pincotL during the months Of July.
August and September. received a
considerable sum Of taxes. Excess OF
that received during the correspond
ing month Of last year. Upon a paid
assessment Of $42.304615. the county
has received IN actual cash. s22l.-
949.S0 These taxes we're received
during the months when the per
cent rebate was allowed.
Elwood H. Brown. Mr. Lipplpcott's
deputy. completed the tabulation Of
the amount received today. admitted
that the amount collected was IN eN.
cess Of last wears receipts Durin Z
the latter part OF September the OF.
flee remained open until o'clock In
the evening. The tax collectors al
ST. Georges. Christiana. Mil Greek
New Castle and Brandywine hundreds
have collected about half OF the
amounts on their duplicates.
In Brandywine hundred dogs are
better tax payers than men.
Tax Collector Frank c. Miller has
collected up until this time three
times as much dog tax az he has cap
itation tax. James G. McCoomb IS th'
heaviest tax payer on dogs on thg
hundred
All delinquent taxes must be paid al
once, OF the properties will be sold.
Evening journal., 1913-10-09
MAYOR in II! LINE
FOR BUSINESS
ORGANIZATION

The meetings al the noon luncheons
Of the Mercantile Association held
every noon in Hanna's restaurant, are
beginning to chow real life Many Of
the most prominent business men Of
the city have allied themselves with the
movement and are working pains
takinely to make Il q movement worth
while A. W McKeand, another
member Of the organization In charge
OF the compaign, made the address
today. and his remarks we're heartily
received.
Mayor Howell in a short address
assured all present that the movement
had his support and cooperation. he
said he favored this get together
movement" In any city and especl-
ally IN Wilmington The Mayor said
he believed that an opportunity was
presented 10 the citizens by this or
ganization and all they had to do was
10 Join IL.
Joseph f. Leopold spoke on tho
value OF getting together.
he pointed with pride 60 the city of
Olean a. ~. which has only about
$4,000 population. He explained that
the organization in that city was in
creased from membership Of less thar
one hundred. with annual membership
dues Of So, to an active working body
Of 6ls memberships in the short space
Of several weeks with dues the sam,
a. the reiuvenated Mercantile Associa.
tion will have here. He also said that
the plan used there was the same as Is
being used here, and that the response
from the business men of olean was al
most unanimous He stated further that
/ that IL is such co operation TINT brings
20 a city anything that they may se'
out 20 accomplish.
Mr. Leopold told a reporter that thi'
was n movement that Is no longer a new
one. and that many cities have taken II
up with success. He stated that the,
lare working with a definite purpose be-
view, and with the get together spirit
Mr.. leopold then explained the reason
Tor asking the business men 90 join the
organization ON thc three year plan. The
reasons are that first. the organization
lis not a charity, but business propoii
tion. and secondly. shat II b. best 20 or
cnnize in this manner. 80 ne 20 have ~
ample income at ihe cd of the hrst year
without the trouble OF getting out an'
canvassinc the city again for member
lin order 20 have sufficient funds ON han'
20 carry on the work.
Evening journal., 1913-10-09
Lucky LIahsnina Strokes.

To be struck by lightning Is still q
most lucky thing for the Greek peas
snt--if be is not killed. such a man."
says J. 9. Lawson. may indulge a
taste for idleness for the rest OF his
llfe-his neighbors will support him
and enjoy at the same time the repu-
tation OF being something more than
human" This Is an inheritance from
ancient days Artemidorus. an author
ity on occult matters who hourished
In the times OF Marcus Aurelius. com
mented on the fact that while a place
struck by lightning bad an altar erect
ed upon II and was thenceforth both
honored and avoided. mo one who has
been struck by lightning is excluded
from citizenship: indeed. such one
is honored even as a god" The cleo
ton OF Quintus julius Eburnus TO the
consulship in ll0 B. c. is attributed TO
his having been favored thus by the
gods.-London Spectator.
Evening journal., 1913-10-09
SEEK GOOD ROAD
THROUGH PARK

The Park Commissioners yesterday
were asked to make good street out
OF Blacks road. from Van Ruren
street 10 the Jessup and Moore paper
mill Hugh M. Morris. representing
the Jessup and Moore Company. and
Hamilton L. Stewart. OF the Stewart
and Donahoe Company. set the matter
clearly before the board. and II was
shown that In the past four years,
Stewart and Donahoe had spent
tl.o0O In repairing the road Tho Jes-
sup and Moore Company also has
spent much money in trying to make
the road paesahle In winter. What
they ask OF the board is that a macad-
amizcd road be built Stewart
told the commissioners that Il would
cost about $4,000. and that the work
can be done In three weeks.
Without assistance from the City
/ Council the Park board will not be
I able 20 make the Improvement asked
I for
This evening the Park Commission
erH viii hold a conference committed
OF city Council relative 10 apprUpria-
tiona for The board
According TO superintendent Mack's
report the expenditures foi maintain.
/ anCe. Improvement Waa made ms fol-
I lowe.
Balance az last report. total fol
maintenance improvement. etc. So.
f2l6I; receipts. rents SILL swim
ming pools. $50 40. and Woodlawi
Survey S10207. making a total of So.
/ 6lllf. Expenditures were S3.1S3.21
leaving a deficiency cf S51207 TAX
ing all accounts In consideration thl
grand balance was rerortcd as S249. .8S
Evening journal., 1913-10-09

olutions of thanks to the local COM
mittee. a committee on membership
and a committee TO prepare resolu-
tions OF sympathy TO the families Of
those members Of the association
who died during the -ear.
This afternoon the members OF
the convention will be taken over the
city in automobiles 10 inspect the
streets OF the city and to the city
paving department and water work.
Many people OF the city have loaned
AUTOMOBILES 70 the local committees
for the afternoon and II the route
Is covered in time the delegates will
probably be taken to points of in
terest about Wilmington.
Instead OF following the set pro-
gram this morning, which was an
open discussion on any subject which
might come M. the committee re-
ports on STANDARD Forms and the
two papers we're read.
One Of the pleasant features Of The
river ride OF the delegates TO the con
vention yesterday afternoon on the Cir,
Of Philadelphia was the distribution o.
postal cards giving views of the Wilson
Line boats They we're greatly appre
ciatcd by the delegates and their wives
who kept them a. souvenirs of thci
delightful trir.
Evening journal., 1913-10-09
FATHER CLAIMS
BODY OF SON

Jacob Pleise of No. l76s Mitten
street, Philadelphia, visited the Office
Of Coroner John T. Spring shortly be-
fore noon today and claimed the body
OF Raymond Pleise, his son, who died at
the workhouse on June Z, and whose
body was inferred in Potter's Field.
Young Pleise had been arrested by
Special Officer Marshall Pierce Of the B.
and o. Railroad Company, on the charge
Of trespassing and was committed 10
the workhouse for ten days. The sec
ond day of the young mans imprison-
ment he died. The body was then bur
led in Potter's Field, his relatives re-
fusing TO receive il. The father, how.
ever, has at last decided TO give the re-
mains Of his son a decent burial, and
while here this morning he made ar
rangements TO have the body disinter.
red and sent to his home in Philadel-
phis.
Evening journal., 1913-10-09
OUIMBY CASE FOR
TRIAL ON OCT. Il

Nirs Addie ouimby Of No. 22l shipley
street. who is charged with attempted
murder. in giving 10 her brother, Az
thur Murray. bichloride of mercury tab
lets several weeks ago. at time when
she attempted 10 end her own life by
the use of the same drug. was oriaigned
in CITY Court this morning.
Assistant City Solicitor Lynn inform
ed the court that Murray. the brothel
and chiof witness was sthl unable u
leave Delaware Hospital. After a con
sultation with the defendant and J
Frank Bau. her counsel. the date for IN
hearing was set for October 2l.
The Young woman is said TO hav
taken the drug and administered it n
her brother because she was dospondcn
over the recent death Of her mother ans
serious spell OF sickness of her brother
who is but ~ years old.
Evening journal., 1913-10-09
t.A % .nd Ath-

'Do the letters st "a and III have
to be followed by a period when used
thus: lst. I'd. 4th? What Is this com
bination-an abbreviation. contraction
OF merely a signT
In the forms listed. 18th. etc. we have
ordinal numerals in which an Arabic
figure is substituted for the spelled out
name Of the cardinal number from
which the ordinal is derived. The let
ters added TO the Arabic numeral form
the specific infection which changes
the cardinal 70 an ordinal mineral
The forms IN question. then. are nei
ther abbreviations nor contractions
nor yet mere signs. They are IKE Z
humorist's b4 for before. only they ar
not whimsical. as they would beif NJ
one had seen them before and SONS
one should suddenly use them--Liter
airy Digest
Evening journal., 1913-10-09
AccInFNrs nF mar Dan.

John II. Dickinson. of No. 5of West
Ninth street. an employe Of the Amer
lean Car and Foundry Company. was
struck IN the eye while working this
morning, by a piece Of steele. ne
was taken 70 the Delaware Hospital
for treatment.
James Day a labcrer, who said tnat
a colored man hit him on the head
with a blackjack was admitted 10 tne
Delaware Hospital He was ohiy
slightly injured.
James Maley. Of No. f0ll Adams
street. e track foreman for the Harlan
and Hollinesworth Corporation. waa
admitted 70 the Delaware Hospital
SUFFERING from a sprained wr,s; and
injured hand