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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-05
OUR NATIONAL AIRS
(Mrs, H. L. Bruce)

the open meeting of the Draper
Self Culture Club, held in the Pres
byterian church last Saturday
night. 1t was highly appreciated
by the large audience assembled.
Music has power to uplift or to
lure into evil, to sooth or to stimu-
late and perhaps there is no one
who has not in some way felt its in
fluence. Probably no music has
swayed the emotions more than our
National Airs. On the march to
the battlefield soldiers have been
cheered and urged to action, on
their return soothed and rested by
them
Perhaps the m>st familiar of all
our National Airs, one that is sung
by almost every child as soon as he
can talk, is Yankee Doodle. Ten
years before the Revolution this
song was used by the British army
to insult pious Puritans on Sun
days. 1t was played by the British
troops on their march to Lexing-
ton and was adopted by the patriots
under the name of the Lexington
March," And so the victorious
Americans, remembering this, play
ed it while CORVALLIS troops
marched out of Yorktown. Thus
it began and ended the Revolution.
1t was perhaps first officially re-
cugnized as a National Air at
Ghent in 1914 at banquet, given
in honor of the American Treaty
Commissioners when Henry Clay's
colored body servant Whistled it
for the band master who harmo-
nized and produced it.
"Hail Colt mbia" was written as
march called the presidents
March," until the words were fitted
to it by Joseph Hopkinson for an
2etor friend. during the political
&citement of 1894.
The we'll known John Brown"
was originally Southern Sunday
School air, which was transplanted
to Fort Warren and the original
words were changed to ridicule a
Scotchman of the Twelfth Massa-
chusetts. 1t was then that John
Browns Body" as it had become,
was taken up in New York and
other places. 1t is one of the great
marching songs of the world and is
sung everywhere. Kitchner's sold
iers in the Snudan were cheered by
it and it was heard on the battle
fields in Southern Africa
For the words Of "The Battle
Hymn of the Republic" we are in
debted to Mrs Julia Ward Howe.
DR.. and Mrs Howe were in the
South when they heard the sold
iers, just after skirmish. singing
John Browns Body" The Rev.
James Freeman Clark who had &C.
companied them said tn Mrs. Howe
"You ought to write some better
words for that" to which he replied,
"I'll will try" and as a result we
have the Battle Hymn of the Re-
public"
The greatest of all war songs,
Dixie" brings at once to our
minds, Southern scenes. Strange
\ as it may seem, this song had
lis origin in the north. II was writ.
en- in 1859 by u member of Bry.
ants Minstrel show. The Mason and
Dixon line was the verbal inspira,
tion of the song. The COMPOSER and
author had travelled much with cir.
cuses and when they were showing
a in the North and cold weather ap.
Y preached the performers longed for
the Southern tour to begin and
frequently would say Il wish / wai
in Dixie" This catch phrase was
used in after years by the author
of the song. Dixie" was written
for the grand walk around for Bry-
ants Miustrels.
America" or God Save the
Onesnn really helonps to England
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-05

To be thrown upon ones resources
Is to be cast into the lap of fortune.-
BENJAMIN Franklin. a..r
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-05
Rara Ona Toa

Rare One, TOO.
10 be able to say nothing when Is q
best to kesp still IN gift
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-05

Tom Thumb Wedding, Opera
House Thursday night, June fifth
Fifty cents children twenty-five. 8
p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
TRUFANT SUIT PROVES
TREAT FOR JURYMEN
Entire Panel, Excused, Stays to
Hear Testimony in Action
for $4,000.
HER FINANCE FRENzIED
Actress Denies She Was Money
Mad" and Says She Got
$1,000 for Returning
$4,000 Loan.

The deep interest in the breach OF
promise suit brought by Mrs. Ruth L..
Trufant, an actress, against Henry G..
Williams, proprietor of the Hotel York.
was shown yesterday, when Justice Davis.
before whom the case is on trial. excused
all jurymen not engaged on the case for
the day. Not member of the panel left
his seat.
Mrs. Trufant. whose stage name Is
Mazda Athens. is the divorced wife OF
William G.. Trufant Of Colorado. where
her father is a judge. She continued her
testimony yesterday, meeting sometimes
lefiantly sometimes in tears. the ques-
tons Of the opposing counsel about her
relations with Frank r. Andrews, archi-
tect of the Hotel McAlpin. with whom
she was on friendly terms about the time
that she says Williams. married man,
had promised to marry her.
Mrs Trufant testified that she had told
Williams she thought the best way out OF
her troubles was 10 take her life, and
that Williams agreed that would be the
best thing 10 do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
Defendant Alleges Threats.

Williams testified that he did not keep
the letters that Mrs. Trufant wrote 10
him. but said that on one occasion In
Paris. VIXEN he refused to give her 5000.
she reminded him that she had all the
letters he wrote 10 her. or, as he quoted
Mrs. Trufant. Well. you will be glad to
give up. for | have all the letters you
wrote me-"
Iie added that She threatened to sue
him unless he gave her the $4,000. Will
Jams denied the story about getting money
from the actress for investment. He said
tina. whenever she got hold Of 4 dollar he
never saw il again"
As 10 the suicide threat. Williams said
that while they were walking in Paris she
acted IN "a silly manner" saying that she
would throw herself i'm the Seine unless
he gave her the money she wanted. lie
denied as absolutely untruthful' the
statement that he encouraged the idea
that she Kill herself
The attorneys will sum up this morning
and there will be a verdict to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
NEWS FROM MISSING BOY
Ira May Sends Word He Is Be-
ing Tortured.

Two postcards bearing Philadelphia
postofiice cancellations were received yes
terday from Ira +. May. the nineteen
manufacturer, OF No. 500 Broadway,
whose whereabouts has been unknown 20
his family since ne left his home on sat
urday morning. one Of the cards was
addressed 10 Sallic Thai. i3d street Brook
lyn. and read Help. / am being held
against my will. They are torturins me.
| don't know where ! am. IRA
The card WAS taken 10 the May home.
No. G22 East Sd street. by Mrs. Thai.
mother OF the young woman, with whom
May was well acquainted.
The second postcard was received at
the May home end was simply addressed.
MAY. No. 6e2 East 30 street" II read
They are killing me. They are holding
me against my Will. | don't know where
am. They have robbed me. IRA"
Young May disappeared from the city
last Saturday. lie left his home in the
Parkville sectiorf Of Brooklyn about s
o'clock TO make some collections for his
father. by whom he was employed. lie
was 10 visit the jefferson Bank 10 deposit
$3.50 and t. cash "A bearers check for $50.
when he did not return home a general
alarm was sent out by his family. IL has
been learned that the money was depos-
tied and the $50 withdrawn from the
bank By whom the check was cashed,
however the family Is unable to learn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
FAIL TO AGREE
Magazine Trust Case Will
Now Go to Supreme Court.

A memorandum was filed in the United
States District Court yesterday by Judges
Iacombe. Coke, NOyes and Ward. stating
that they are equally divided in their
opinions concerning the suit instituted
by the government against the so-called
magazine trust doing business as the
Periodical Clearing House. with head
quarters at No 1888 Fifth avenue. and
several publishing houses. The case Will
now have to be passed upon by the Su-
preme Court Of the United States.
In its petition the government alleged
that the defendants engaged in an unlaw-
full combination and conspiracy TO re-
strain the trade and commerce among
the several states and with foreign ma
tons in magazines and other periodical
publications.
The memorandum filed yesterday went
on to say:
This case having been heard by this
court upon record. briefs and arguments.
and the same having been duly considered
by the judges sitting in such case being
divided in opinion as to its disposition
the case is hereby certified to the Su-
preme Court for review in like manner
as If taken there on appeal"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
ANHUT'S PLEA REJECTED
Immunity Attempt Fails in
Thaw Bribery Indictment.

John -. Anhut. the lawyer indicted on a
charge OF Offering a bribe OF so. 600 To Or.
John ". Russell. form. orly superintendent
OF the Matteawan Hospital for the Crimi
nal Insane, 10 obtain the release OF Harry
i. Thaw. appeared for pleading yesterday
before Justice Seabury in the Criminal
Branch OF tho Supreme Court Arthur &
Palmer. counsel for Anhut. ATTEMPTED 10
interpose "A special plea Of immunity. in
volving the testimony given by Anhut
before Governor Suffers Commission of
Inquiry.
Justice Scabury. however. refused to
recognize the plea. saying that only three
pleas were recognized by the Code OF
Criminal Procedure-guilty. not guilty or
former jeopardy. 1t was true. Justice
Seabury said. that the bribery statute al
lowed the defendant under certain cir
cumstances TO plead and prove" immu-
nifty but. as the Code Of Criminal Pro-
codure afforded no method OF doing so II
seemed best 10 consider the immunity plea
as part OF the defence.
When "A defendant considers his offence
outlawed by the statute Of limitations he
does not interpose special plea, but re-
serves that for his defcnce-a situation
deemed by Justice Seabury somewhat sim
liar To that Of Anhut. The court was re-
luctant. by accepting such "A plea. to es-
tablish a precedent which might lead to
future abuses.
Anhut refused to plead and by direction
of the court plea Of not guilty was en-
tered for him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
OLD GUARD MARCH AND EAT
Celebrate 37th Anniversary
Sigsbee Speaks at Dinner.

Headed by their famous band and COM
manded by Major s. Ellis Briggs, the Old
Guard of New York City. in full dress
uniform. marched from their headquar-
tiers. No. 22l West DIST street, yesterday
afternoon 10 the Church Of the Heavenly
Rest at 5lst street and Fifth avenue.
where the eighty-scventh anniversary and
memorial services of the organization
were conducted by Chaplain James b..
WATSON. Before the start Brigadier Cen
eral John f. Eddy installed the newly
elected officers
Following the service. the guard
marched TO the Hotel McAlpin for dinner.
Rear Admiral Sgsbeo was the principal
speaker. other speakers were Colonel
Johnston. of the Canadian Artillery. who.
with Colonel Cole of the same brigade.
expressed the hope that Canada and the
United States would always be on the
best terms and set the pace for other
countries 10 follow in international peace;
Captain McAlpin. Brigadier General SpeH-
GER Colonel Gardiner and Brgadier Cen
eral Eddy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
Income from Two Sources.

Mrs Trufant received $500 from An
Jams. and the hotel man gave her n
similar amount TO come back 10 this
couatry and return to Andrews. She said
that the hotel man gave her 5000 TO
settle some debts and guaranteed to de-
fray the cost Of an apartment, but that
no part of the money was I'm settlement
of any claims that she had. According to
the plaintiff Williams suggested that
she could become governess. While she
was with Williams In Paris she was re-
ceiving $3.50 a month. and the defendant
in his testimony yesterday said she was
money mad" The plaintiff denied that
she had received $1,000 from Williams in
1908. explaining that she had given him
81 500 of 50. 800 that Andrews had given her
for the defendant to invest for her. When
she returned the $500 to Andrews. said
Mrs Trufant he told her that she was
the only woman that would do that, and
insisted that she accept 1900.
The actress denied that she had been
named correspondent in a divorce suit
brought against Julian Mitchell, the stage
director
Julian Mitchell took the stand TO say
that on account Of her great beauty
youth and education,' Mrs. Trufant pos
sessed all qualifications as an actress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
HEAVY BAIL FOR THREE MEN
Prisoners on Wire Tapping Charge
Held in $4,000 Apiece.

The three alleged wire tappers who were
arrested in Breton Hall. S6th street and
Broadway. Monday night. were each held
I'm $4,000 bail In the West Side Court by
Magistrate Freschi yesterday. They gave
their names as John Thompson, George
Gerir and Charles Franklin.
When Assistant District Attorney Brot-
Eel asked that the bail for each man be
fixed at $4,000 the court thought it excess
sive, but when the outfit OF telegraph in
struments. telephones Confederate money
and false checks were shown in substan-
tiation OF the charge OF grand larceny
made by Charles White. of Chattanooga
Tenn. whom they had attempted to fleece
Magistrate Freschi decided 10 fix bail al
that amount. The examination will be
held Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
ATTACKS BARREL DOGMA
Lecturer Says Drowning Men
Need Not Be Rolled.

Hundreds Of lives are lost annually by
drowning because people with the best
OF intentions do the wrong thing to re-
vive a half-drowned person. according TO
a statement made by Commodore Wilbert
r. Longfellow. general superintendent of
the United States VolAteer Life Saving
Corps. in lecture before big audience
at Columbia University yesterday after
noon.
There are a great many people COM
modore Longfellow explained. who think
you have to have a barrel to save a
mans life If they haven't barrel they
let him die, and if they have they are
likely 10 kill him by rolling him on II
hard enough to Kill even a perfectly
healthy man. | think the newspapers
are largely TO blame for this. because IN
nine cases out of ten when person rs
saved from drowning the papers say ne
was rolled on "A barrel whether that is
the truth or not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
URGE PUSHCART RETREAT
Investigating Committees Agree
-MayOr Pleased.

The report OF the special committee OF
the Board of Aldermen on pushcarts
and markets was presented TO the board
yesterday by the chairman, Alderman
Brush. 1t was accompanied by ordi-
nances TO carry out recommendations that
the pushcarts he taken off the congested
streets and restricted to the following
sections:
The Essex Market Courthouse. the
Blind Alley, between Ludlow and Essex
streets; the junction of East "a street
and East Houston street spaces under
the Manhattan Bridge and spaces under
the Williamsburg Bridge.
Mayor Gaynor forwarded to the board
yesterday the report OF his special push
cart committee, of which r. A. C. Smith
was chairman at the same time he
wrote, 81 wish to call your attention to
the admirable and comprehensive report
of the committee of your own body on
the same subject, an advance draft OF
which has been shown to me.
"These two reports are very much in
harmony. Both reports recognize the
fact that pushcarts serve good purpose
in the localities where they ply their
trade. Commodities are. by means OF
them, distributed at lower prices than
they could be purchased for elsewhere
But it is necessary to take them off the
streets and place them in suitable places
or stands under cover, where they Will be
protected from the elements and at the
same time serve the same purpose they
now serve.
The work can be gradually done. II
It be your wish. / shall appoint com
mittee of citizens TO do that work in con-
nection with your honorable body in car
rying out your wishes in the matter.
The report Of Alderman Brush's COM
mittee and the communication from the
MAYOR went over for a week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
FINDS FATHER DEAD
Hardware Dealer Discovers Him in
Basement-Thought a Suicide.

Meyer J. Speyer. sixty-four years old,
who. with his son. Jesse, conducted a
hardware establishment at No. i23 Broome
street. was found dead in chair in the
basement yesterday afternoon by his son.
Marks of carbolc acid around his lips
Iod the police and Coroner Hellensteln TO
report the death as suicide.
The son said his father was stricken
with paralysis few months ago. Since
that time he had been lame and seemed to
be very Respondent over the fact. Speyer
lived al No. 2ii West i02d street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
CLEAR HIGHWAYS OF SIGNS
Protective Society's Men De-
stroy Offending Billboards.

Advertisers who use Objectionable or
dishguring signs or bilboards along the
highways on Long Island and in West
chester County were warned yesterday
that their advertisements would be de-
stroyed by the National Highways Pro-
tective Society OF this state and that
the infringers. persons or firms would
be prosecuted for violating the law, which
makes such signs misdemeanor.
Three parties of the society are now in
the field, tearing down unlawful adver-
tisements. and records are being made
Of the offending individuals or firms. The
society appeals to all persons Interested
to aid in this work of doing away with
germ breeding billboards that harbor In
sects and are an eyesoro to all who pass.
Thousands of these signs have been de-
stroyed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
SMALLPOX HOLDS LINER
Finland's Steerage Passengers
To Be Guaranteed.

A case Of smallpox I'm the Storage OF
the steamer Finland. which arrived from
Antwerp Yesterday. resulted I'm the deten-
ton of the vessel at Quarantine aud AN
order by Health officer O'Connell that the
90 messengers who were In the same
compartment with the patent Jan
Blaziak, be taken To the port hospital. nj
Hoffman Island
These passengers will he taken or this
morning. and the steamer Will then be
permitted to dock and the other passen-
gers To land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
PLANS FOR SCHURZ PARADE
Troops A, G, E, T and G Will b
Genera1 O'Rvan's Escort

II was decided yesterday that Troops A,
c. +. + and G, of the LIST Cavalry. y. O.
y. Y. under Major William r. Wright
should act as escort to Major General
John f. Organ. who is grand marshal OF
the parade in this city on Saturday. May
10. incident TO the unwilling OF the monu-
ment to Carl Schurz.
The line OF march will be from 72d
street and Broadway to 10th street. 70
Morningside avenue West. to 10th street
10 Broadway. TO 10th street. All the
troops will parade in full dress uniform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
AUTO FUGITIVE FINED $500.

Magistrate Corrigan, after denouncing
Charles Gellhaus for running down three
women in West ll5th street OF Monday
night before being halted by shots fired
Inv Motorcycle Patrolman OXenhurst
fined him 500 for violating the speed law
and then held him In sl.o0 Tail on a
charge Of assault for examination to-
morrow. Gellhaus who said he was an
automobile Instructor. offered no explana-
ton for going AT the rate OF forty miles
an hour. The young girl who was hit by
a stray bullet from the polceman's pistol
received a slight flesh wound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
INSURANCE ApJUsTER FREED,

An indictment charging j. l. lie BOW
ski head of the insurance adjusting hrm
OF J.. /. LIE Bowski & Co. with presehta-
ton of false proofs OF loss was dismissed
Yesterday by Judge Grain In General
Sessions. lie Bowski was indicted on the
testimony OF "Izzy the Painter, lire
maker for the arson trust y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
FLUSHING WILL GET SUBWAY.

The Public Service Commission rescinded
IT'S resolution yesterday laying out an
extension OF the Corona rapid transit
route through Flushing by means of an
elevated line in Amity street Property
owners in that street objected 10 the
character OF the line The commission
then adopted route which VIII so
through Flushing for the greater part Of
the way In a subway. II comes out OF the
ground at Duns;ng street and continues
as an elevated line to Warburton avenue
and Bay Side Boulevard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
FLOOD RELIEF FUND sWELLED.

The New York State board OF the Ma
tional Red Cross announced yesterday
that additional contributions OF s6l' os 10
the fund for the relief Of Western HOOD
sufferers had been received, making the
',tal $575, 79S 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
Seldom Visited His Wife.

Mrs. Foxlocher said Avril seldom
visited his wife in the asylum during
the eleven years of her confinement.
Aeo. he refused To pay for her main
tenance there. When he got his in
heritance in Germany Avril opened sew
oral bakeries. and also acquired real es-
tate valued at $1,000 The state de-
manded that he pay for the keep OF his
wife, but he failed to comply. He said
he had transferred his real estate 10 his
brother and was prepared 10 start at
once for Germany If any steps were
taken against him.
According TO Mrs. Foxlocher, her sis
ter is suffering from "A mild form of in
sanity. and with proper care could
have been cured long before this. She
said: Instead her husband refused 10
pay even the meagre charge while liv-
ing "A life of comfort with his second
wife. with his first wife neglected in
secrecy" But the sister of Mrs. Avril
will demand sufficient alimony in the
Avril to keep Mrs. Avril in private
sanatorium.
The daughter Of Avril by his first
wife is now Mrs. White. She had not
seen her mother since she was little
girl and had been told that Mrs. Avril
was in an institution in n foreign coun-
trv foo far away for the daughter to
go 10 her.
Mrs. White regarded the second Mrs.
Avril as her stepmother. The step
mother refused to help her. although
she and her children were in great
want.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23
NEW ORDINANCE BREAKS
HOTEL CAB MONOPOLY
Measure Now Before Aldermen
Cuts Fares in Hacks
and TaxiCabS.
CLOSE WATCH ON DRIVERS
Hard Fight Against Abolition OF
Private Stands Will Be
Made by Benefciaries
of Privilege.

Three important results will be achieved
If the Board Of Aldermen enacts into law
the cab ordinance presented to it yester-
day. through the Mayor, by the special
commission he appointed 10 study the
problem. These results will be:
All hackstands in the city will be open
10 public hackmen on equal terms. thus
eliminating private stands at hotels and
other places.
The existing rates will be reduced to a
considerable extent.
The character Of the general hack SER
vice throughout the city will be improved
by the rigid enforcement Of the reSula-
tons suggested.
1t is provided that the maximum rates
OF fare shall be as follows:
MOTOR VEHICLES.
Except sightseeing cars)
For not more than two passengers:
For the first half mile, or any frac- ~.
tlon mercer oaodr., o,oosr,er mile
or any fraction thereof. .........-.-- 10
For three or more passengers:
For the first half mile, or any frac- -
ton thereof. ............... s.....'... OV
For each succeeding one-slxth mile. or
any fraction thereof. ............-..- 10
HORSE DRAWN VEHICLES.
For cabs:
For the first mile. any fraction
thereof ...............'. 1900 ~
For each succeeding one-half mile, or
any fraction thereof .......-..-..... 20
For coaches:
For the first mile, any fraction -
tnereOf ~
For each succeeding one-halt mile. .or
any fraction thereof. ...............- 30
Hourly rates applying only to horse drawn
vehicles when shopping or calling. and not in
Clu6ing park road driving nor driving
more than five miles from the starting pono:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-23

This trio bought their
Spring suits here, and each
had a different reason
No. / was attracted bv
one of the exclusive Scotch
cheviots he saw in the window.
No. 2 wanted to spend not
more than $25 and wanted a
suit for hard service.
No. 3 was willing to 60 the
limit-selected a fine English
worsted at S4S.
Each was more delighted
than the other.
Having what men want
when they want it is our job.
Spring overcoats for dout.e
duty - our rain -proofed
Scotch NliSts.