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The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Peace Of Europe
Again in Balance,
Is Paris Verdict

PARIS, Jan. 25--Extra editions of the
Paris newspapers today declared that
the Turkish situation was extremely diff
fcult and that a general conflict un-
coubtedly would result. were the Otto
mans not checked Immediately by the
powers:
The Intransigeant said:
News is reaching the foreign office
TO the effect that diplomats in all the
European capitals aTe endeavoring %
demonstrate to their governments the
absolute necessity of immediate con-
certed action, well as individual
action. 10 bring the Turkish revolution
aries to terms. The situation is most
dangerous.
La Patr!e says: Civil war in Turkey
10 practically Inevitable"
Henri Rochefort. a prominent writer,
ssys: THE debris of the Turkish en-
pire must now he swept into Asia. IL
IL the general opinion that the peace OF
all Europe again Is in the balance"
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
FROHMAN' STAFF
TO SEE REHEARSAL
OF SUNSHINE GIRL /"
Julia Sanderson Has Title Role
in Play That Was Great
Success in London.

Practically the entire staff Of Charles
Frohman is to arrive in Washington
tomorrow morning to attend the dress
rehearsal Of ''rhe Sunshine Girl" which
Is to have its premiere Monday even
ing in the Columbia Theater, with Julia
Sanderson in the title role. =
Mr.. Frohman. w. Somerset Vaughan,
the English playwright now in America
as Mr.. Frohmanfs guest; ALL Hay
man. Charles B. Dillingham;, J. A. z.
Malone. manager Of the Adeiphi Thea
ter, London. and half Dozen other
men famous IN the theatrical destinies
Of New York will gather In the Ma
tionai Theater tomorrow night for the
rehearsal, and In the Columbia Mon
day night. to see Miss Sanderson make
her initial obeisanee as a. star:
It viii be the first American per-
formance OF play produced in London
almost a year ago. and which has
attained most remarkable success. Be-
sides Miss sanderson the company In
cludes Joseph Cawthorn, who once
headed his own musical comedy; Tom
Lewis. famous in George Cohan musi-
cal plays; Eva Davenport, a come
dienne well known IN London and
America: Alan Nude, who danced the
delightful Charming weather. with
Miss Sanderson in THE Arcadians,',
ana vernon CdS1e, 1dmed IN LONDON,
Paris and New York for the dozens Of
variations he has invented on the Tango
dances.
Directly following its weeks run at
the Columbia Theater "The Sunshine
GirP' will begin a long season at the
Knickerbocker Theater. New York. sue
ceeding "Oh,. oh. Delphine" It IL
Charles Frohman's principal musical
comedy production Of the season-the
natural successor Of "The Dollar Prin-
cess" THE Arcadians' and "The
Siren" Accompanied by his entire office
force Mr.. Frohman viii watch Mon
day nights performance from a box
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Mrs. Henry C. Stuart's
Health Is Improved

Mrs. Henry Carter Stuart, who has
been i'll at her home, 1904 Florida ave-
nue.. for the past week, Is slightly i'm
proved. it was announced at the resi-
dence today.
Henry Carter Stuart, her husband, has
several times been mentioned for gov
ernor of Virginia. He was a delegate to
the national Democratic convention In
1892. and member of the Virginia con-
is a prominent banker In Virginia and
member of the board OF visitors Of
the University OF Virginia.
Mrs. Stuart has been in I'll health for
a number of years. In 1907 her husband
withdrew from the gubernatorial con-
test on account of her i'll health, and
took her to Europe for rest and treat
ment They were married In 1896
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Ruins Her Clothes to
Keep Pretty Wife Home

JERSEY CITY, n. J., Jan. 2o.-"You
are too pretty to be allowed TO so out, -
Mrs. Ella J. Fryer declared today her
husband had told her just before he
proceeded TO fix things around the
house so she couldn't go out IL she
sets. slashed her dresses to ribbons,
and then broke UP most of the fur
niture so she couldn't have company
at home.
These things she related in the court
of chancery. where she went for a
divorce.
Mrs. Fryer said the only way she was
able to come to court was through
calling on a neighbor and borrowing
some clothes.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
American Ambassador
Says ConstantinopIe Is
Safe for Foreigners

Notwithstanding the fact of the over
throw of the Turkish cabinet and the
assassina ton OF Nazim Pasha. Con-
stantinople Is now quiet, and foreigners
in the CITY are safe, according to a
dispatch received at the State Depart
ment today from Ambassador RickhiII.
"A number Of changes have already
tary officials" the ambassador stated.
and there is no reason 20 believe that
parliament Is likely to be convened at
an early date. The new government ha g
given assurance that all necessary
measures. have been taken with the view
of assuring the safety of persons and
property. =
There are Indications that the re-
sumption of hostiiities win not neces-
sarily result from the coup d'etat'"
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Library Issues List
OF Books on Fruits

In connection with the course of lee
lures on fruit growing which was start
ed last evening at the Y. NJ. c. A. the
Public Library has issued an attractive
list of a few of the best books on fruit
growing. All the books listed, together
with many others of the same nature,
may be obtained at the Library.
Without mentioning them by title, the
library's list refers to the large num-
ber of Farmers Bulletinse, issued by
the Agriculture Department. treating Of
various phases of fruit growing Some
of the most important available ma
terial is to be found In these bulletins,
and the library has extra copies OF most
of them for circulation
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
ThinIy Clad Students
0usted by Flames

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Jan. 2S.-Flames
that threatened for a time to do great
damage sent students and co-eds of
Cazenovia seminary, the second Oldest
Methodist school in the country, sour
rying out into the chilly air early to-
day.
The fire started in Callahan Hail. the
mems dormitory and looked for a time
as though II would spread to Eddy Hall,
where thirty-fve young women were
housed Peter Suits. of Warner, y. Y,
was partly overcome.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Mrs. Edison Takes
Medal to Husband

WEST ORANGE. y. J.. Jan. "a
When Mrs. Thomas A. Edison finally
succeeded TODAY IN getting her husband
10 admit her TO his laboratory. she pre-
sented him with the medal awarded by
the American Museum of Safety last
right. Mr.. Edison, who had not left
his laboratory for three months, had
sent his wife and daughter to the pre-
sentatIon ceremonies
she explained TO the museum officials
that he was working night and day on
his new talking-motion picture inven-
tion and was too busy to attend the
meeting.
The medal, awarded for the greatest
electrical device for conserving human
life, was Pfven her. to take to him. The
inventor, II was reported, took a squint
ut the medal today. patted his wife oil
the shoulder and said: Very pretty.
] hope you expressed my THANKS. Run
along now, I'm busy and rushed back
70 his work bench
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
DREDGEMENS' BILL
FOR EIGHT -HOURDAY
UPHELD BY SENATE.


Organized Iabor's demand for an e,rht-
hour day for dredse men emnloved on
Government work for a time va. A.
MED in the Senate yesterdav. vhen the
vote of Senator GalIinGer. IN the chair.
settled tie vote Of 81 TO n asninat
Senator shively's motion to table a
motion by Senator McCumber that the
vote which passed the dredGemen.s bin
last week be reconsfdered.
Senators Bankhead- Bourne Rrisfov
ara crsvford .to<s ,r,,,,
1s..S,,- '
r.epuohcans against the eisht-hour
measure. Upon roll call to reconsider
psssase Oh the oln tne democrats We're
p.a,,h,,c.s - az - @ @peneen'
:. -. ac - .,
FeaIs Ior Dredge WORK.
Pleading that an eight-hour: day for
men employed on Government dredging
work would NOT benef,t the man avbo
;,vo,,,a .,,,v,,,, IA, .r.,,-s -, :.
~ A.st anu sinoAe' u
tneir tweHe-nour-day were reduced,
Senator fMcCumber. Of North Dakota
had told the Senate that. the neamre
swa. :. = ,,,,,,,.,,J,,, ,,,,,- a. .,,su. -
80 ..s -. .sosa',..,.ll p. epou 'ns puonc. ne
nao moved consoerauop ofsthe vote In
order that he might voice his protest.
This is simply one of the unreasoua-
b,e demand, ~ or.an,x.d ,.h,.-" -.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
MUD CAUSES HALT
N SCOUT PLANS
Boys Forced to Abandon Exami-
nations Today. But WIN Take
Hike Next Saturday.

Owing to bad weather and the muddy
condition Of country roads the Boy
Scout examinations which were sched-
uled for today have been postponed un-
I'll next Saturday. when those who wish
to take the examinations win hike into
the Virginia hills.
1t vas proposed to take out a number
Of scouts today under the direction. OF
Lord Eustace Percy. third secretary OF
the British embassy, and Assistant
Scout Commissioner Wood.
yesterday had . troop demonstrate their
work before the meeting Of the Sunshine
Society Of the district, which met IN the
Raleigh Hotel The various activities
Of the scouts were shown and the object
Of the organization described by Scout
Commissioner Martin
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
ICY" Cummings Will Be
Host to Fox Hunters

The Rock Greek Hunt Club has ac-
cepted an invitation for fox hunt
from "Cy" Cummings country place,
Mica Mines" Maryland, northeast OF
Chevy Chase, on February %. Among
those who will participate will be Col
+. ST. John Greble, Col. Henry r AL
len, John o. Evans, and the Misses
Allen. GrebIe, Mrs. Z. st. Clair Bowen,
and others.
Mr.. Cummings pack of fox hounds,
including "Euripides'' and Lady Bug" I"
winner Of the Maryland derby in 1912,
will lead the chase.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Citizens Body Holds
Birthday Celebration

The sixteenth anniversary of the or
ganization OF the Brightwood Citizens
Association was celebrated last night by
the members with a literary. musical
and social entertainment
ID. A. Edwards. president of the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations, was
the guest of honor. He made an in
teresting address on the invasion of
Washington by the British In 1914 Fol-
lowing the reular program there was
dancing
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Russia Sends Note
Asking Powers to
Force Turks Hand

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 25.-It was
reported today that the Russian gov
ernment mad made representations to
both The Triple Alliance and the Triple
Eentente that the great powers should
forget all minor differences and at once
intervene in Turkey.
The Russian note was said to have
stated that IL was necessary to sum-
marfly coerce the Ottoman government
into making peace with the Balkan al
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Seattle P0st0hice.

Hearings on the proposed $4,000 post
office for Seattle, Washington, were
held by the committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds yesterday No informa-
ton as to what action was taken will
be given oat by the committee until
the public building bill Is ready for sub
mission to Congress.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Seeking a Divorce.

Charges of non-support and miscon-
duct are made in a petition for an alb
solute divorce filed in the District Su-
preme Court by Mrs. Mabel Harris
against Charles c. Harris. The couple
brose is attorney for Mrs. Harris.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Bill Aims to Raise
Patent Office Fees

Increase Of from 100000 to $3.50, 900
annually in receipts of the Pat
ent Office from fees for pat
ent applications is planned In a
bill by Congressman Bulkley. of Ohio,
favorably reported today to the House
by the Patents Committee. The bill in
creases the filing fee for original appli
cations from SIS to $50.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25

Rssesne WIN Gaks Tea Ms a.d Fiznv.
Thin people suffer good deal OF en-
barrassment and ridicule- As people
poke fun at a bony horse. 20 are pony
people the target for many humlliat1ng
''flings-
The plump. weli-formed man or wou,-
an 10 q magnet. Pr0tcffe- makes you
plump. strong. wef1-fcrmed. normal
puts color In your cheeks. happy
twinkle In your eye, and q fine poise
to your whole body. II. keeps you that
way. 1t Is the most scientff1c and ef-
fectiye flesh and strength builder % fzr
known. barring none.
The regular 100 size OF Protone y
for sale by all druggists. OF win Be
The Protone Co. sSl5 Protone Bldg
Detroit, Mich.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Free Pr0tOne Coupon

The regular 800 size of Protone "a
for sale in Washington by Afheck' :
Drug Store. 18th and F SITS. NV. Day &
Company, n e. cor. 5th and @ SITS. NV. /:
Peoples Drug Store, stores. 7th and X
James O'Donnell, so4 st. n. W. and
3o1 Pennsylvania Ave. 8. E. No fres
packages from druggists.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Lecture on Poe.

1.-THE Life and Works Of Edgar Allan
Poe" was the subject of an address by
DR.. Writ w. Barnitz at Bristol school
last night.
The Washington times., 1913-01-25
Detectives Guard Prince
During Football Game

LONDON. Jan. 2s.-with his detective
guards on the side lines. the Prince Of
Wales kicked the winning goal for
MagadeIan College in an Oxford Asso-
ciation football game
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
WIFE TO RETAIN HOME
Eight Persons in Battle For Its
Possession. -.-~.e

Red Bank, N. j., Sept. l.-Mrs.
Frank Storck retains possession OF
her husbands home in the fashionable
residential section of Red Bank after
fight made to dispossess her in
which three persons were shot, four
injured by blows, an eighth broke his
ankle and Mrs. Storck herself was
thrown through a window and made
unconscious when she landed on her
head on the sidewalk.
Storck, piano dealer, divorced his
wife last month. She has since frus-
trated his efforts to force her to leave
his residence here. He organized a
raiding party, visiting the house with
several employees and four private de.
tectives. Mrs. Storck's brothers and
other members of her family came to
her rescue and brisk melee ensued.
Ernest C. Davis, employed by
Storck, may die from bullet wound
in the head. Samuel Howard brother
of Mrs. Storck, also was shot in the
head, and Ernest Howard, another
brother, through the shoulder.
Mrs. Storck and her married daugh.
ter later swore out warrants charging
Storck and Percy Houghton, detec.
tive, with assault. They were arrest.
ed and held to the grand jury.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
.~..-
FEW AMERICANS LEAVE MEXICO
Consul at Vera Cruz Ready to Assist
All Applicants.

Vera Cruz, Sept 1.-The American
consul here obtained passage for
eleven Americans aboard the steamer
City of Tampico, just departing for
New Orleans. i. -. ~. : -.
The consul has applications for pas.
sage from fifty other Americans. This
would indicate that the American ex-
odus from Mexico is not yet remark.
able, though Consul General William
Canada said he had word that about
300 or more refugees would arrive
here in day or two from Mexico City
and other points in the interior.
John Lin special representative OF
President Wilson, remained at the con
sulate, saying nothing of his inten
lions. A report was current, but moi
confirmed, that he has no intention Of
returning to Mexico City, unless def
nitely ordered, and that he may sal
for the United States shortly unles;
the Huerta government renewed it,
overtures for further negotiations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
ROE VISITS NO. DAKOTA
Drives 500 Miles BY Automobile Over
Splendid Roads and Sees Many
Big Farms.
WAS GONE NEARLY ONE WEEK

K. K. Roe the Bemidji grocer, re.
turned this morning from an extend
ed trip through North Dakota, where
he visited a dozen different towns
and more than hundred farms.
zone thing they have there is good
roads" said Mr.. Roe. 'sThe farmers
keep the roads in good condition all
the time by hauling gravel and con-
tinual grading. The crops there are
just fair and do not compare with the
record set in Minnesota as it has been
pretty dry out there this summer,
We took many photographs of farms,
and scenes of hay making, etc. The
trip was certainly fine one
Mr.. Roe visited Fordville, Peters
burg, Park River and .Laramore on
his trip. He reports that the state is
building splendid agricultural
school in Park River and when COM
,pleted will Ae assered itst to tha state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
FELIX DIAS IS
SEEKING PLACE
Announces Candidacy for President
Of Mexico No New Move
Intended.
WILSON PLAYING WAITING GAME
Strict Neutrality Will Be Enforced
and Americans Urged to Leave
Country.

London, Sept. IL am now def
nltely a candidate for the presidenc,
u Mexico." General Felix Diaz, who
recently arrived from Canada, told $
press representative. .........
my friends In Mexico are working
in my behalf" continued General Diaz
unfortunately at this distance my
self am unable to do much, but am
awaiting instructions which may sim
plify matters.
Even i'll am ordered to proceed to
Japan 1t Is not certain that l shall &c
there. My action will depend upon
developments in Mexico"
General Diaz apparently is pleased
with the course of events in Mexico
He said tn contention that Victoria,
no Huertat candidacy for the presi.
'denoy was barred by the Mexican
constitution was quite correct. He de-.
clares the fact that he was still an
oficial representative of the Mexican
government debarred him from dis.
cussing Pr sident Wilson's message
or the Mexi AN replies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
SCHOOL OPENSTOMORROW
Nine Months Term Begins With
Many New Teachers-Schools
in Good Condition.
ENROLMENT WILL BE LARGE

At nine o'clock tomorrow morning
the school bell will peal forth warn
ing to students that; they should be
in their seats and in their respective
rooms after three months vacation.
Every teacher has arrived in the city
and will be on duty in the various de-
partments. Many new teachers have
replaced the instructors of last year.
Students who failed in subjects last
year took advantage of the summer
school course and obtained their
credit and will be allowed to continue
in the grades to which they have
passed. =
Extensive repairs have been made
throughout every school building in
the city and force has been employ
ed the greater portion of the summer
cleaning and polishing the fixtures.
The high school building presents the
same appearance it did when it was
first built.
The enrolment this year promises
to be the largest ever entering the
Bemidji schools. Five coaches were
packed with students and teachers
coming to Bemidji this morning
from points along the north line on
the M. & l. road and many more ar
rived this Moons Rooming and
boarding houses are being rapidly
filled according to local residents who
have rooms for rent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
SCIENCE PROFESSOR HERE.
Julius Bestul, Graduate Of Columbia
University to Succeed Earl
Carson.
WILL COACH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

80
Julius Bestul, a graduate of CO.
lumbia University, arrived in Bemidji
yesterday and will take charge Of the
science department Of the Bemidji
High school. Besides being an ex-
cellent instructor, Mr.. Bestul is re-
ported to be an excellent athlete and
will have complete charge of all ath-
letics in the Bemidji High school.
The young men interested in ath-
letics in the High school are anxious
to get a football squad started and a
meeting will be called some time this
week to call for candidates. Excel
lent material is available among the
High school boys this year and q
championship team is expected to be
a reality at the close of the football
season. =. ...--
Mr.: Bestul succeeds Professor Earl
arson who will not return to Bemidji
this year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
HOME TALENTS PERFORM
Wednesday Evening Local Troupe to
Take Possession of The
Brinkman Theater. -s
MISS ETHEL CUSHING IN CHARGE

Wednesday evening a troupe of
talented local young people will pre-
sent home talent vaudeville musical
comedy at the Brinkman theater.
Miss Ethel Cushing of. Minneapolis
has taken complete charge of the
practices and will give several dram
attic readings. Under her directions
about rs young people will endeavor
to entertain the local people with
good comedy and songs. Miss Ora
Kron of Moorhead, will render sew
eral solos and together with comedy
sketches by the young men the play
promises to be one Of the best enter
tanning features of the season.
An admission charge of rs and So
cents has been made and the proceeds
will be turned over to St.. Phillips
Catholic church. Mrs. Ray Murphy
obtained the material for the enter
tainment and has secured the best
in the city. r..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
new WRIT ISSUED IN CASE
Habeas Corpus Order Secured By
Thaw's' Foes-Deportation is
Likely.
COMMISSIONERS TO TAKE HOLD

Sherbrooke. Que, Sept. Harry
X. Thaw will be produced In court
here again Thursday morning next,
on writ of habeas corpus obtained in
behalf of Chief of Police Boudreau Of
Coaticook. who arrested him after his
flight from Matteawan.
The immigration authorities can at
last get their hands on the Matteawan
fugitive and he will be deported to
Vermont. according to their plans.
There will begin the fight for his ex-
tradition from Vermont to New York.
Superior Judge Hutchinson granted
the writ on the application of Samuel
Jacobs. chief counsel for the New
York state interests. 1t was an
eleventh hour move, taken to defeat
Thaw's lawyers, who have succeeded
In keeping him in jail, safe from the
immigration authorities. Those of the
Thaw lawyers who were in town,
Charles D. White and Harry Faser.
bitterly opposed the application.
Thaw wa ignorant of the days de,
velopments. His lawyers even did not
learn Of it until a report of the con.
templated rove. sent out some hours
previous, was telegraphed back from
Montreal. His chief lawyer, R. N
Greenshields, Immediately chartered {
special train at Montreal in the hope
of checking the proceedings. The
writ had been issued, however, be
fore his arrival.
Boudrsau asked for the writ on the
ground that as the original captor oil
Thaw he might be liable to damages
should Thaw's arrest prove illegal.
w. +. Jerome, who worked out this
latest attack, was. jubilant. He hopes
that the writ will be sustained and
that On Thursday Thaw will be ir
the hands of the department of immi
grafton for deportation to Vermont.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
WILL DRAW $4,000 A YEAR
Charles S. MelIen to Remain in New
Haven Payroll.

New York, Sept. 1.-Charles S.
Mellen's announced intention of Civ
ing his successor as president of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company advice from time
to time as required" is not altogeth
er unselfish.
Through an agreement made by the
retiring executive with the board of
directors on July 81, the date on
which he resigned, he is to receive a
substantial salary for at least five
years, besides large cash payment
for his services in the past.
Information that Mr.. Mellen was to
continue on the New Haven payroll
came as a surprise, following the an.
connection with the New Haven after
stated that "Mr. Mellen will have no
cinnection with the New Haven after
this week." When this fact was call
ed to the attention of the New Haven
officers it was explained that the re
ceipt Of an annual retainer could no;
he conside, ed as evidence that Mr.
Mellen was still in the company's EN-
ploy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-09-01
MILITANT WOMEN NOW ARMED
London Suffragettes Carry SHARP
Pointed Daqqers.

London. Sept. 1.-Sonre of the mill
tant suffragists, inspired by the ter
,rible ex periences they have passed
through at the hands of London mobs
have adopted novel agent of self
protection. It consists Of a short
sharp pointed dagger, with thir
blade ground to razor edge. 1t is
carried underneath the skirt in {
sheath attached to leather CARTE,
that encircles the right leg just below
the knee. The dagger can be draw
with a single motion OF the righ
hand. The weapon has not been Off
cially adopted by the militants yet
but many of the more determined
members have thus armed themselve.
and they say they will not hesitate tt
use the dagger If they are attacked
and their lives are in danger. 1t i.
generally understood that the dagger
Is to be used only as a last resort tt
protect themselves from violence.