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The Washington times., 1913-10-16
Packing HouseLeses
$1,000 in Stubborn Fire

by fire last night to the meat packing
Establishment OF Sulzbereer & 'SoEs
Company, eO1 Seventh street northwest.
The fire started in the smoked meat de
partment in the rear of the third floor,
and & narrow stairway and thick
smoke made the blaze difficult for the
firemen TO handle
The firemen found it impossible 10
&-t to the third floor on the inside Of
the building because of the smoke,
making il necessary TO fight the flames
through holes. chopped in the roof.
h:verything on the floor, inclrdinSr old
sets of books and other records were
destroyed, while water did Considera bic
,iarnage to stock on the lower floors.
There was a fire in the smoke house
az the establishment about three weeks
:.go. but damage at that time was non.-
inal
The Washington times., 1913-10-16

Representing the finest coffees
possible to sell at these prices.
We believe we offer better cof-
fee for the same money than
YOU can secure anywhere else.
The Washington times., 1913-10-16

Albert F. Shoemaker, of Friendship
Heights, this county. who was no:ii-
mated at the recent Prohibition county
convention as the Prohibition candidate
for the State senate, has notified the
supervisors of elections that he, was
nominated without his knowledge or
consent. and that he does not wish his
name to appear on the ballot.
The Washington times., 1913-10-16
"Ether Day. Observed.

BOSTON. Oct: 18-1Ether Day the
sfxty-sevepth anniversary OF the intro
duction of ether as an anesthetic in
surgery. was observed at the Massa-
chusetts General: Hospital today. in
pursuance OF an annual custom inaugu-
rated. maIiy.years ago. 1t was on Octo-
-ber l6. .lS46. that DR.. Thomas Morton.
of the hospital staff. performed the
first surgical operation on a patient un-
der the influence of ether.
The Washington times., 1913-10-16

Miss Mary Elizabeth Walker, daIgh-
ter of MIR. and Mrs. Nathan Walker. Of
Gaithersburg. and William Rodney
White, of Washington Grove. were MAJ
rled in Rockville last evening, the Ccre-
mony being performed by the Rev. For
rest J. Prettyman. chaplain of the
House OF Representatives. at the home
of the minister
The Washington times., 1913-10-16

Robert B. Higgins. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John ]. Higgins. Of Rockville, and
Miss. Marie Helena Brown, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace F. Brown. of
Richmond. Va. were married in Rich
mond last evening, the ceremony taking
place at Centenary Methodist Church
in the presence of a large gathering.
The Washington times., 1913-10-16

Among the out-of-the-county couples
married here within the last few days
We're William Edward Goodrich and
Miss Leah Mason Kaufman, both of
Washington: Nicholas Leatherman Will
liams and Miss Josephine Skillman,
beth of Pleasant Valley, Va, and Rob
The Washington times., 1913-10-16
Centennial of Battle.

LEIPSIC. Saxony. Oct. 16--Soyereign
rulers of the German states. military
officers Of renown, and a host Of other
dignitaries have gathered here for the
celebration of the centennial ami
versary of the battle Of Leipsic. which
had its beginning 100 years ago today.
The Washington times., 1913-10-16

Wallace E. Ricketts, has bought from
William c. Bean and Robert B. Peter
the COrcoran Hotel property. near TIE
center of Rockville, for $500. The
property consists Of a hotel building OF
twenty-five rooms and four acres %
land
The Washington times., 1913-10-16

ert EldredGe Hendrix and Miss Mildred
Marie Ward. both of Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
THREE AMERICANS
FREED BY HUERTA
Their Release Is Ordered
After Direct Appeal by
O'Shaughnessy.
TAMPIC0 ATTACK RENEWED
Important Changes Among Ad-
mirals in Command OF
United States Fleet.

Mexico City. December 1o.-By ap-
pealing directly to General Hucrta to-
day. Nelson C'Shaughnessy. American
charge d'affaircs. obtained from him al
most immediately uneQuivocal consent
TO the release of three Americans now
in Jail whose liberation has long been
delayed by legal inanoeuvring. The
men ordered set free oy General
Huerta are H. ]. kiddcr William
krause and John Parker.
1t developed apparently that Cen
cral Huerta had known nothing Of the
Incarceration OF the men or efforts
that had been made by Mr. OShaugh-
messy TO procure their release.
He declared that as long as he is
President. he would not countenance
any discrimination against Americans
or any persecution OF them because
of nationality
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
Attuck Is scnc,,cd.

Especial Gable to The Times -Dlspatch I
Mexico City. December Ia.--'Thc Mt
tack on Tampico was renewed by the
rebels at / o'clock yesterday afternoon.
News OF the attack was not received
mere until to-day. communication hav-
ING been cut by the rebels. The fight
Ing lasted until nightfal. The Federal
losses were sixty killed and about
fifty wounded. while the rebel losses
are placed at twenty killed The
rebels advanced in two columns from
the west and northwest. driving the
Federals back to the centre of the
city. The Federal Gunboats were un-
able to take any part in the lighting,
because of their position
Dispatches received at the War Of
lice indicate that another attack was
expected to-day. but up TO the hour of
ming this dispatch. no news had been
received
The American and British warships
at Iampico have transmitted TO Vera
cruz wireless requests for reinforce
mcntS The cruiser Chester and the
British flagship Suffolk are now Ell
route from Vera Cruz TO Tamplco in
response to this call The refugees
who had gone ashore from tho warships
after the rebel repulsc a few days ago
have again sought refuge aboard the
warships.
Emilano Zapata and his staff had
narrow escape from capture yester-
day at Ncnapera, fifteen miles south
OF the capital They managed. how
ever, TO cut their way through the
Fedcrals. who had surrounded them
The Twenty-ninth Infantry. which has
been guarding the National Palace. was
sent to the suburbs to-day to aid the
troops now engaged in the attempt
To drive back the Iapatistas, who. for
the last week. have been gradually
closing i'll on the capital.
Shortage Of cartridges in the arse
nal is causing grave alarm in the city
The financial panic continued TO day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
DO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
MisscH Margaret md Eleanor Wilson
Visit Several stores.

ISpccIaI 20 TIC IlInct- piSpa tCh.
Washington. December ly.-The
Misses Margaret and Eleanor Wilson
joined the throng OF Christmas shop
pers on II Street to-day. Miss Mar
garct Wilson carried out the principles
OF the District Of Columbia Spug Corn :
mittce, of which sine il chairman, and
bought only useful presents
The Misses Wilson divided their time
between tho glove counter, waist de-
partment and embroidery supply de-
partment in one shop. In the latter
place they spent some time matching
silks. evidently for fancy work they
are completing.
They carried their bundles to the
waiting automobile and returned to the
shops 10 make more purchases. visiting
a book store before their return to tho
White House
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
HETCH-HETCHY BILL SIGNED
President Issues Statement Giving Ren-
sons for Ills Action.

dent Wilson to-day signed the Hetch-
iietchy bill. granting n public water
panied his signatur.. with q statcmnnt
declaring that Ne believed the public.
needs OF the region concerned wcr"
served BY TIA. bill without impairinr
the usefulness OF the public domain
The statement added
The bill was opposed by so many
public spirited men that | have natu-
rally sought TO sCrutiniz. ii very
closely. ] bclicV. the bill TO be ON the
whole. in the public interest. ana am
the less uncertain in that judgment
because / iind il concurred in bV men
whose best energies have been devoted
TO conservation and the safeguarding g
or the peoples interest"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
FUNERAL OF RAMPOLLA
Distinguished Gathering mt st. Peters
for ObScuuI.s.

Rome. December -. Funeral service
was held to-day for the late Cardinal
Mariana Kampolla, who died suddenl,.
on December 10 The coffin was car
tied from the Little Palace. where the
rrelate died. to ST. Peters. whore were
Hathered the members OF the sacred
college. the diplomatic corps the papal
court. the Roman aristocracy The
knights OF Malta and Il large body OF
clergy and laymcn OF all nationalities
requiem mass was celebrated by
Monsisnor Pietro Jorio, vicar OF ST
PETERS. and then Cardinal Vincent Van
nutelli impaired ahsolutior
The body was aftcrward taken TO the
cemetery IN the chapel OF the Vatican
chapter, and later buried in the Church
OF st. Cecilia. OF which Cardinal Ram
polla was the protector. and which he
mad caused TO he InaEn!fcentlv restored.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
PEYTON TO SUCCEED THOMAS
New President OF Nashville, Chnttn-
nnOEm md 81. IOLls NnIlMnN GLnscn

nooHn nnd 81. Louis Hallway Chosen
Nashville, Tenn. December l9-John
lowe Pcyton, chief engineer OF con-
struction OF the Louisville and NASH
VILE railroad, to-day was eiected pres
idcut OF the Nashville. chattanooga
and ST. Louis hallway. effective April
J. 1915 To succeed John ". Thomas Jr
who died u few days ago. Mr. Peyton
also VIII succeed Mr.. Thomas as n di-
rector The delay IS due TO the ROAD =
charter provision that n president or
director must he a bona-Idc stock
hoidcr FOR at least ninety days. For
the int rim, Major =. g. Lewis. chair
man OF the board. was elected presi-
Mr. f.eytcn Was elected general man
nr"r OF the road. effective January |
We mas been assistant 10 President Mill
,.n smith Of the Louisville and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
COMPLETE CHANGE OF DATES
Revised List of Stnte Social Functions
at White House.

LSpeciAI 10 The Times Dispatch.l
Washington. December 1g--The
White House has announced n COM
pletc change Of dates OF the state So
cial functions, making each week
later than formerly announced be-
cause. of the Presidents contemplated
vacation.
The diplomatic reception which was
set for January 8. VIII now be held
on January l3. The complete dates
are as follows:
January Is. diplomatic reception:
January 20. diplomatic dinner; January
-, judicial reception; February 3. SUI
prcme Court dinner: February 10, con
Eressionnl reception; February II.
Speakers dinner; February 24 army
and navy reception
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
CHURCH HAS SPECIAL BARBER
Rich st. Georges Congregation Starts
Entrst Innovation.

New York. Decembcr l9.-A sneciaI
barber is the latest innovation In
church life. St Georges Episcopal
MorTan sggGh enddSe whSn sG Mb late 500 oo
stalled barber shop for the choir.
Tho Rev. Karl Re!land. the rector. in
announcing the new feature to-day
said:
For the sake of uniformity in the
appearance OF our choir boys on sun
days. and as slight evidence OF paro-
chial appreciation, Wc have assigned Il
special barber TO the boys on Saturday
morning and on sunday before SER
vices
One Of our night men, Julius Kali
man VINO was at one time a barber
is engaged in this unusual but to us
very important work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
FederaIS Surrender.

Especial TO Tho Times Dispatch.
JuareZ. Mexico. December 19.--ThrcC
hundred Fedcrals, two coloncls. eight
other commanding officers from Fed
ciai divisions at Guaymas. Sonora. sur
rendered Friday to General !Nvcro
Obregon. according to a message re-
ccived here by Constitutionalists to-
night.
The prisoners will be taken to Her
mosillo, Sonora, on Il special train.
they have been granted amnesty by
the Constitutionalists. Constitutional
lists officially advised to-day of the ap-
pointmcrt of Isidor Fabcla, Minister
of Foreign Relations in Carranza's
provisional Cabinet. succeeding Fran
cisco lIscudero.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
IIopcs for Ou;ct ,rine

Washington December l9-Presi-
dent wilson decided some time ago to
20 to the Gulf Coast for his vacation
and Pass Christian has been regarded
rs the place he probably would select
With prospects bright for having the
curreucN h!ll out Of the way by Mon
DAY. the President expects to leave for
the South about Tuesday. He will bc
accompa MED by his family. and hopes
10 spend two weeks In quiet, away from
business ana public affairs
The President viii return to Wash
irrton ia time for the diplomatic re-
ccption on January IL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
STILL FAvORS NORFOLK
Daniels Gives no Encouragement 4
Phflnlclnhfa CIfixens

Washington. December 19.-Secretary
Daniels gave no encourage cment to a
delegation OF Philadelphans who came
here to-day to urge him to build in
Philadelphia the $4,000. 900 drydock re-
commended for Norfolk
Mr. Daniels said that in favoring Nor
folk In his estimates to Congress he
had followed recommendations of the
Navy General Board,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
Changes in Command.

Washington. December l9.-SOme
important changes among the admirals
In COMMAND of the divisions OF the
Atlantic Fleet engaged in Mexican
waters. or soon to be there. We're an
nounccd to-day by the Navy Depart
ment. Rear Admiral Henry r. Mayo,
recently aide for personnel, is en- route
to Vora Cruz to relieve Roar-Admiral
Frank r. Beatty of tho command Of
Continued ON Second Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
COTTAGE FOR PRESIDENT
Judge Hardy Requested to Obtain One
nt Pass Christian

Guifport. Miss. December lo.-Judge
w: II: Hardy. Of this city. to-day re
CciVcd {, telegram from Senator Var
daman. In Washington. requesting Mr.
Iiardy 10 locate Il furnished cottage at
id"t Christian suitable for occupancy
tion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-20
SCHOONER ASHORE ON ROCKS
Reported to lie Hrenkinr In, Will,
Grew UnnIIe TO NcncI Lnnt

Il.
New York. December 19.-Thc three
maSted schooner John r. Woolcy. New
York to Providence, without cargo. ran
ashore on the rocks Of Ciardner's Island
~ the eastern entrance to Long Island
SOUND, ana this afternoon was reported
to he breaking mp, with eight Of n.,,
crew lashed to the rigging and unable
TO reach land.
Ihe revenue cutter Itasca this after
noon started 10 aid the stranded vessel
Seas that almost hid the schooncr's
decks were breaking over the boat, ac-
cOrdinS to rcportS here
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29
Wherein We Nav GLORY

We are often accused by other ma
tons of being boastful people. In
reality we are modest. We say little
about giving to the world a rifle as a
military weapon, or comforting on hui
mainly the boon OF anesthesia, or rev.
olutionizing naval architecture, or pro-
ducing the cotton gin, the sewing ma.
chine, the telegraph and the tele-
phone; but we might as we'll carry
our heads a little higher when we re,
fleet that we gave to all the nations
of the earth that noble ideal OF an ed
ucated womanhood. and not only
pointed but led the way toward the
realization of 1t.
The exercises at Mount Holyoke
did not merely celebrate the seventy
fifth birthday Of a woman's college:
they commemorated the birth of an
idea.-Youth's Companion.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29
COOK WHO WORKS By GUESS
She 10 . osnius, but 10 Not Often
Found In These Deeaient
Days.

"Td give q dollar" said the man
who coddles his stomach. ito find
cook who doesn't measure. She
would gladden. my soul. The cook
who does things by guess is rare
bird nowadays. She has genius, else
she could not dispense with the cast.
iron rules that regulate modern cook.
cry. and geniuses are seldom indigen-
Gus to the fathouse kitchen.
But there used to b. plenty OF
them. Why. remember the time
when half the kitchens In the land
gloried in guesswork cook. 1t
did fellows eyes and his entire
internal organization good to watch
her. She would take a pinch OF this,
a handful of that, and dash Of some
thing else, and mix them all togeth-
er, and the result would be the most
delectable tidbit that fellow ever
put in his mouth.
Lord. Lord, but eating was q
pleasure in those days. 1t isn't so
now. In these whirligig times every
thing has machine-made taste.
That's because the cooks measure so
much. Instead Of trusting to in
spiration. as the heaven-born cook
is bound to do, the kitchen queens Of
today measure even the salt they put
in the porridge. No wonder such
cookery lacks individuality. and is all
ON the same dead level Of mediocrity.
Merciful heaven, what ails these bis
cult? They're as heavy as lead"
Possibly the cook made mis-
trke." said the mans wife. 81 got a
new cook yesterday-one that cooks
by guess. am afraid she didn't
put enough baking powder in the bis
cults"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29

Staggers. as they call him. He's
given up drinking and is saving up
money And what do you think, He
is actually talking OF getting married
To widow who owns restaurant
car. have an idea he is counting
On that suit OF yours for the wed.
ding"
We'll, good by" smiled Bob. Home
the earliest can, and clear water.
dear, believe me-"
A fine fellow of his word, honest
Rob went his way A big-hearted lit.
tie philanthropist Laura proceeded to
the yard.
That was my husband Mr.. Stag.
GERS she said.
"fes'm; often seen him; often re-
marked how happy he oughter be
with wife like YOU" bowed and
seraped the polite tramp.
That suit he has OIL told him
you were waiting for It,"
Staggers only grinned his delight
at the announcement.
You have made me very glad the
way you have improved" commended
the lady.
See here. num-" said the tramp
the fellow who wouldn't try ant
make good after being treated like 9
man as you have done is no gentle
man. That suit" added Stagger,
gloatingly. say. dream about 4
nights. I've sort of made 1t the tot
stone of responsibility. My, won't
shine. I'm deeply grateful mum. tru
y, humbly grateful"
"Everybody's Just as happy al
around as they can be-" murmure,
Mrs. Ainslee, as she went into tn
house. I'm just be brave till Bo
comes home, II it's daylight, Poo
fellow; he doesn't often stay on
nights
Staggers finished his task. The
he came around to the back door I
report Mrs. Ainslee handed him
half dollar.
"Time was when that four bit
would have meant what once though
vas a good time" ruminated Sta
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29
HIS WEDDING SUIT
Staggers the Tramp Happened
Along at Right Time to Save
- His Friend.
by FLORENCE LILLIAN HENoER.
CON

You will be careful, will you not
dear" pleaded pretty Mrs. Ainslee
the bride OF a year. III anything
should happen to you"
'Iiut nothing is going to happen t
me, little chick" said bluff. happy
Bcb, her husband Nov, don't &c
worrying yourself to death and i'm
.agining all kinds OF disasters II I'm
not home TIL midnight"
It'll midnight" Mrs Ainslee utter
ed a positive scream Of alright.
Nearly two o'clock In the morn
ing, I should say" corrected Bob
coolly. See here, you sensible pet.
Once year the managers at our es-
Establishment meet. Suggestions as to
improving trade. getting acquainted.
promotions awarded-and | expect
one. mind you-and real. good. jolly
fellowship all around"
"Oh. Bob" gasped his anxious wife.
Its the real. good. jolly Fellowship
I'm afraid OF. Suppose"
Bob stopped her lips with kiss
and laughed heartily.
None OF the dark shadows. wifsyi"
he cried staunchiy. II had my lesson
years ago. Cold water for me. every
time"
"Just think. though. II they should
tsmpt you. Bob!" persisted Mrs. Aims
lea "A dark night. q lonely neigh
borhood. miles away from home. Look
at that man hire to do our chores,
and think what temptation has
cost him"
"Eh! oh. yes" responded Bob.
glancing past the porch at man pill
ing up kindling wood In the back
yard Your protege. he looks fairly
comfortable. for all these temptations
you tell about"
Just now, maybe, but he was
wreck, and reformed him He looks
SO comfortable" explained Laura
Ainsiee proudly, because give him
all your old clothes He's waiting
for the season to pass to get the once
you're wearing now"
"Oh, he Isl" remarked Bob. Well,
he'll have to wait two full months for
this one
Hes patient. dear" said Laura.
"Oh, Bob, | feel so pleased with old
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29
Pal Revealed,

The manufacturer threw a belliRer>
ent chest,
Arrest en-" he said II had my
way I'd arrest every blighted labor
agitator In the United States"
A gaunt figure with a skull In place
of the head rose exultantly.
Then arrest me-" It cackled. caper.
ing. Il am the original stirrer up OF
those who do hard labor | am the
ancient breeder of discomfort, the
father OF anarchists. the agitator OF
agitators. Arrest me-"
But who are you?"
Il am Hunger"
Tut. tut" said the manufactures
pleasantly, why should arrest my
best and chiefest Labor Agent."-Life
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29

When the baby takes too much
food the stomach turns; the result
is indigestion, sourness and vomiting.
Frequently the bowels are involved
and there is collie pains and diarrhoea
MeGee's Baby Elixir is a grand cor.
receive remedy for the stomach and
bowel disorders OF babies. 1t is pure
wholesome and pleasant to take.
Price 25c and soc per bottle. Sold
by Ritter Bros Drug Co.-Advertlse.
ment.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29
ADVISED TAKING OF CANADA
Benjamin Frsnkiin's Counsel to Brit
ish Government Resulted In Cap
ture Of the Dominion.

BENJAMIN Franklin, the first Ameri-
can philosopher and the first Ameri-
can diplomat, was not. as Mark Twain
averred, twins, born simultaneously
at Boston and Philadelphia" but as
the change in the calendar from
old style to new came after his birth
at Boston on January 6. 1706. accord
ing to the reformed almanac he was
born on January II. In 1859 Franklin
was In England as agent for the
colony OF Pennsylvania. Previous to
this, though little known, 1t was main
ly by the advice Of Franklin that the
English government resolved to con.
quer Canada and for that purpose
sent out Wolfe's expedition. 1t was
in 1859 that Franklin made journey
from London to Scotland. Of which
In a letter written to Scotch friend.
he used these words which have ever
endeared him to the Scot: II think
the time we spent there was six
weeks of the densest happiness have
ever met with In any part Of my
life. and the agreeable and instructive
society we found there In such plenty
has left so pleasing an impression on
my memory that, did not strong con-
nections draw me elsewhere, I believe
Scotland would be the country I
should choose to spend the remainder
Of my days In"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29
Good Cleanser,

For cleansing glassware. nickel, mir
rors, or tinware, take Spanish whiting
and wet with cold water to make a
thick paste; wet only what you intend
to use at the time. Rub this over the
article to be cleaned, then let dry;
then go over 1t with another cloth,
dry and polish we'll. The dirt will
come OF with the whiting and the pol.
ish will be very brilliant. This is
fine for window glass, as no water is
used, and the hands are not wet.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29

In the whole field Of medicine there
is not a healing remedy that will
repair damage to the flesh more
quickly than Billiards. Snow Lini.
ment. In cuts, wounds, sprains.
burns, scalds and rheumatism, its
healing and penetrating power is ex-
traordinary. Price 25c, SOC, and 81
per bottle. Sold by Ritter Bros Drug
Co. Advertisement
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29
Worth Considering.

Il wish" she said. that could form
a society OF some kind"
"Whyf" he asked.
I'm tired being a nobody. When one
forms society one gets written about
and talked about and gains public at.
tention."
Why don't you form Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Husbands
at Christmas Timer II you desire TO
De a benefactress | don't know OF any
better way In which you could bene.
fact"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-29

restores the rosy bloom Of health ;.
the cheek. Price soc. Sold by Ritz,
Bros Drug Co.-Advertisement.