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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06
SAYS DEAD MEN
TELL NO TALES"
Negro Said to Have Confessed to
Murder Of Jacob Moon,
Also Colored.

Dead men tell no tales"
For the reason expressed in the above
brief sentence Jacob Moon. negro. eight
cen years old. of 2131 Ward Place, was
teaten to death with stones and bricks
on a vacant lot at Twenty-seventh and
C Streets Northwest in the early hours
of Thursday morning last, according TO
the alleged confession made last night in
the Third precinct station by Albert But
Ter, also colored. twenty-thrree years old.
who is charged with the murder.
Butler told the police he lured Moon
to the lot with Leo Thomas, negro, twen-
ty-four years old, Of l3i5 Twenty-ninth
Street Northwest. and started beating
the boy. Moon was soon so badly beat
en-, according to the police. that Butler
picked up a heavy stone and began
pounding it on the youths head.
What are you doing that for?" asked
Leo Thomas.
Dead men tell no tales" Butler con-
fessed he replied.
Butler. Leo Thomas. and Jacob Moon
had been members Of party at the
bone of Butler. 1000 Twenty-siNth street
Northwest Buffers wife. lola Butler.
and another negro woman. Ella Williams,
also were present. Jacob Moon got into
a dispute with Butler and Thomas over
15 cents, which had been contributed by
the trio for the purchase of wine. Moon.
It is charged, was lured to the vacant
lot. and killed as a result.
Albert Butler and Leo Thomas are un-
der arrest on charges of murder. lola
Butler and Ella Williams are held as wit
nesses The negroes were arrested by
Sergt. F. W. Brown. Detective J. r.
Stringfellow. and Policemen Pat Creak
and W. S Newton, of the Third Pre-
cinct After Moon was killed. the police
allere Rutler and Thomas disrobed his
body. Moons trousers. coat, and shoes
were found in the cellar OF Butler
home 4 watch and scarf pin, which
were taken from Moon, were found In
the cellar of a store where Butler was
amnloyed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06
NO MALICE FOR ATTACKS.
Pastor C. +. Russell Preache. TO His
New Consregution Here.

Disclaiming any malice for attacks
made upon him, and avowing charity
toward all. Pastor Charles 7. Russell, of
Brooklyn and London Tabernacles. be-
gan his pastorate OF the Washington
Temple Congregation (nonsectarian) yes
terday afternoon. His first sermon. de-
livered to an audience which filed the
large auditorium of New Masonic Tenn
pie. had for its text one OF the three cpl
grams carved over the entrance Of Union
Station. Thou hast put all things under
his feet"
Eliot II. Thomson, chairman OF the
special business committee of the Con-
gregation, presented Pastor Russell to
his new congregation. J. T. d. Pyies
and Brig. Gen. william p. Hall occupied
seats on the platform.
Pastor Russell has accepted the pas
torate here with the distinct understand
ing that he can preach here but once a
month. However. he will preach here
for the next two Sundays Of this month.
His text next Sunday will be. THE des-
ert shall bloom and blossom" Ths sue
ceeding Sunday his text will be 'sThe
truth shall make you free"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Weather sure.u

Washington. Sunday. January 5. 1873 2. m.
The Western cold wave will move slowly East
ward. following the low area the central rus.
tinn Of the CuUntry. covering the west Gulf States
the Middle Mississippi and Lower Ohio valleys Cd
Monday the cast Gulf States. the Upper Ohio Val
ley. the Lower Lakes. and the eastern Uprrr Lake
rrgon by Tuesday. and by Tuesday night the ten
peratUre fall will reach the Atlantic coast. 1t will
continue cold in the West, but with some mCdera
tinn by Tuesday in the Rocky Mountain region and
the Northwest,
the Upper Mississippi and the Missouri valleys
and rain or snow TO the eastward. There will ais
be rain m the Gulf States and local shows in the
central and southern Plains States. On TUESDAY
generally fair weather Is indicated. except in the
Lake region and the Atlantic States, where thers
will be or nin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06


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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06
SCORE IN MUSICALE.
Give Third Pro-
Eramme of Exceptional Merit.

A musical programme of exceptional
merit was rendered at the Saengerbund
before a large and appreciative audience
last night. under the direction OF Prof.
Armand Gumprecht.
Praise is due a number for violin,
cello. harmonium. and piano. for four
hands, as presented by Mr.. Minister, Mr..
wolfsteIner. Mr.. Howard, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Gumprecht, the latter singing the
solo part.
The Nordica Mandolin and Guitar Club.
under the direction Of Walter Holt, re-
ceived favorable recognition for their
masterful rendition of Memoirs de
Nevin," arranged by B. W. De Loss.
Thomas Murray, the well-known basso.
contributed Verdis difficult 20 Thou
Palermo in his usual finished style,
ano responded with an encore
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06
DEMURRER IS FILED.
Washington Utilities Company
starts Fight for It's Life.

The demurrer ITO be filed this morning
by the Washington Utilities Company
will mark the beginning OF the legal
struggle to prevent that company from
absorbing any OF the public utilities of
the District.
The suit was instituted some weeks ago
in the District Supreme Court by the Dis
trict Commissioners and IL Is that tri-
bunal that the demurrer will be filed.
The Washington Utilities Company and
the Washington-Virginia Railway Com
pany are named as defendants in the
suit but the latter company has since been
absorbed by the former.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06
Will Auction Lunch-Baskets.

The Presidents Own Garrison, No. 104,
Army and Navy Union. U. S. A, will
hold a public installation OF officers and
basket social tomorrow evening at
Pythian Temple. Lunch baskets are to
be auctioned OF to the highest bidder,
who, after purchase, will share the con-
tents OF the basket with its fair seller.
The proceeds are to be devoted TO the
purchase of flags for the garrison.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06
Local Temperatures.

Midnight. A.; a. m. .; a. m. =; a. m,
20; a. m, %; 10 a. q; Il noon, a.; .. M,
a: p. m. q; s p. m. d; p m. p; 10 p. m. s.
Highest. ~: lO-est. s..
Relative humidity-s a. m, s.; p. m, -; .
T. m, 80. Rainfall 70 p m. TO p. M. o;
hours d sunshine, IL; per cent Of possible sun
shine L
Temperature sane date last year-Hishes., .;
lowest, 6
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06
ONE DOSE WILL MAKE
YOU FORGET
That You Ever Had Stomach
Trouble or Gall Stones.

WA MS "ONDEH.
u STOMACH REM
DY for all stomach,
Scr, and IntestinaI
Trouble, Gastritis,
Indigestion, Dys :
pepsia, Pressure of
q as ar o u n d the
Heart, Sour Stom-
ach. Distress After
4 . tin q, Nervous
ness. Dtzsin es Q,
Painting Spells,
Sick Headaches,
Constipation, Con-
Eested and Torpid
Liver, Yellow Jaun-
n dice. Appendicitis,
N and Gall stones.
A The above all
A ments are main
|M ly caused by the
clogging of the
intestinal tract
! with mucoid and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06

In parts Of Norway the area of culti-
waited land might easily be Quadrupled.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06

Temperatures in other cities, together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twenyfour hours ended at
p. m yesterday, follows:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-06

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George 4. Howard at III l2th St. this city For
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B. B. EARNSHAW 6 BRO.
whslesalers, 1Ith as4 y Sta. ., -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
NAVY INSPECTORS
COMING TO FLORIDA
Board of Inspection Will Visit Pen.
sacola Yard, Arriving Sun.
day or Monday.
(By Winfield Jones.)

Washington, June ia special
navy inspection board, headed by
Rear Admiral Edwards left here to-
night to inspect te Southern navy
tards The board will arrive in New
Orleans, spending Friday and Sat
urday there, and go to Pensacola, ar
irving in Pensacola Sunday or Mon
day morning. Two or three days
will be spent investigating and in
specting the Pensacola yard. On this
inspection depends, In a great meas
ure, the future fate of the Pensacola
yard.
The beard includes Rear Admiral
Edwards, chairman; Commander Ev.
ans, Naval Constructor DuBose, and
Civil Engineer Parsonh.
From Pensacola the board will go
ii. turn to Key West, Port Royal, and
Charleston, inspecting the navy yards
at these places.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
l0UGHMAN EXPECTS
MORE RACE TROGbLE
Citizens Wire for Fifty Deputies to
Be Sent There To-
night.

Wade Tucker, general superintend-
ent of the Evergla.1e Cypress Lumber
Co., at Loughman, wired Sheriff Lo-
san this afternoon at AIS to come
at Cnce on the first train and bring
fifty deputies with him, as the me-
grces are still in an ugly mood and
the residents are in terror, feeling
that fearful race riot will break
cut tonight.
Sheriff Logan, who is in Lakeland,
states that he has some deputies
there already and will take more
with him on the train leaving here
at $40 this afternoon. and that II
he finds he cannot handle the situ-
alton he will wire Superintendent
Council for a special train to carry
sufficient men to the scene to quell
the disorder. The sheriff intends 10
place all ring leaders under arrest
and break up the trouble at any cost,
but whether the people of Loughman
and the deputies on hand will be
sufficient, will not be known until he
reaches the scene.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
AMERICAN GIRL ANOTHER PATTI

London, June l3.-Florence Mac
seth, the young American soprano
who will make her public debut in
Queens hall tonight, has set the
critics wild and she is declared to be
arother Patti. The Daily Telegraph
critic declares:
1--WE doubt if such voice has been
heard since atti first appeared. Hiss
Macbeth, it seems must inevitably
have career that may well prove
historic"
The Standard observes: "Since the
advent of Tetrazzini we cannot call
to mind singer with so phenomenal
a voice."
The Daily Mail describes the voice
as "of altogether uncommon beauty"
The Daily Express says: If Miss
Macbeth does not help to make his
tory, and that before very long, 1t
will be strange"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
BAPTIST CONVENTION TO
BE HELD AT BARLOW

The following Is the interesting
program of the convention of the
South Florida Baptist Union June
q, 28, 20. 1913:
Friday, 10 a. differentiation
Friday. IL a. m.-Sermon by E. A
Albritton.
Afternoon-Reports from the
churches.
1880 p. m.-Introductory sermon
W. ]. Hoover; alternate, w. s. Nc.
C;ellan.
Saturday, $3.50 a. m.-Devotion.
al exercises, L. W. Chitty.
First. "Open Forum on Church
Membership" led by s. c. Sloan.
Second. ,"Our Attitude Toward
Modern Amusements and Sabbath
Dissertation. w. D. Levy and T. !
Mallory.
Third. How to Reach and HOLD
the Young People, Tlrvtn Walden ant
f S. Entzminger.
Fourth, IS. S. Work In South Flor
ida," r. f. Reed and w. S. knight
Fifth, "The Atonement, When anc
Where Made" R. T. Caddin.
Sixth, "Why am a Baptist" ]. R
Wells.
1880 p. m.-Missionary sermon, w
c. Law.
Sunday, $50 a. m.-Modcl S. s
ied by w. d. TURNKEY.
IL a. m.-Sermon, Walter McDon.
aid.
Dinner on the grounds Friday and
Saturday.--Bartow Courier-Independ-
ent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
IN
DISTRICT
ARE NORMAL NOW
MARTIAL LAW ENDED LAST
NIGHT BY GOV. HATTlELD'S
PROCLAMATION,
Investigating Committee Has Been
Divided; Borah Will Inter.
view Citizens.
(By Associated Press }

Charleston, w. Va, June 3.-The
Senate committee investigating the
West Virginia coal strike today
planned to divide the inquiry ma
jority committee taking testimony
concerning general conditions. Sen
ator Borah will investigate the
charges of citizens who have been
convicted in violating the constitu-
ton laws. Ex-Governor Glasscock
will be the first witness. Conditions
III the strike district are normal fol-
lowing Governor Hatlield's proclama-
ton last night ending martial law
ard Withdrawing the militia. The
committee today discussed Hatfield's
refusal last night to furnish the Fec
ords in the case tried by the military
and practically agreed that further
demands for records be made.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
M'GOORTY IN MINERS Gay BOUT.

Butte, Mont, June 13.--Eddie Nc
Goorty and Jimmy Clabby will box
here tonight as one of the features
OF Miners Union Day." the biggest
holiday in the mining regions. The
weight will be 15S pounds at 3 p. m.
Frank Mulkern, manager of Clabby,
seld out for 15S pounds at 3 o'clock
fer several days, but McGoorty re-
fused to concede the pourdage. 1t
will be the second battle between Nc
Goorty and Clabby. A short time ago
they met in ten-round contest at
Denver, COL, and the bout was pro-
nCunced a draw. Since then both
men have claimed the shade on
Joints.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES.

Those taking the examination for
teachers certificates last week did
not complete the examination In all
studies until Saturday and the grad
ing committee. composed Of Prof. C..
N. Jones, Of Lakeland; Prof. R. M.
Dorsey, of Fort Meade, and Prof. o. J.
Moore. of Mulberry, completed their
work the same day and announced
the result. Az quickly - an exami-
ration on any subject was complete. ].
the papers were given to the grading
committee. and this enabled them to
announce the grading Saturday after
noon.
Those receiving first grade certi-
acates we're Lizzie Norton, Dundee;
Crissie e. Cameron, Barlow: Elsie
Norton. Dundee; Pearl Haynes. So
crum; Katherine Tucker, Tiger Bay;
l.. N. Higgs, Lakeland; Esther Hosch,
Hoschton, Ga.
Those receiving second grade cer-
tificates were Annie Baker, Mulber-
ry: Mabel Liggett, Barlow; r. L.
Copeland, Fort Meade; Ettie Cowan,
Lakeland; Mrs. B. F. Fields, Mu!-
berry; Louie Layton, Lakeland:
.iuldah Smith, Fort Meade; Beulan
Hooks, Lakeland; Pearl Bennett,
Barlow; Michael Alderman, Jr.,
Fort Meade; N. A. Brantley. Lake
land; Flossie Pipkin, Mulberry; Min
lie Burnett, Barlow; Justine Rob-
ertson, Griffin; Lucy Conibear,
Lcola Thomas, Barlow.
Lakeland; Georgia Strain, Lakelan !;
Those receiving third grade GER
tifcates were Ruth Ellen Daggett,
Eartow; Lille Burnett. Barlow.
Lille Wheeler, Griffin; Marjorie S.
Judy. Fort Meade; Sallie C. Overlook
er, Frostproof; Elsie E. Weber.
Eaines City. <'a'
The only colored applicant receiv-
ing certificate was Christine B
Hector, who received a third grade.
Courier-Informant.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
WHIPPING ! 'TAR|FF
BILL into SHAPE
The Definite Caucus Will Probably Be
Held About the Middle of
Next Week.
(Dy Associated Press. }

Washington, June 13.-With DEM
ocratic members Of the Senate f.
nance committee continuing their ap-
rroval Of the reduction in the rates
Ot the Underwood tariff and trans.
fers Of articles to the free list, the
treasure is rapidly being whipped
into shape for the Democratic eau
Gus. Tho Democrats of the f.
nance committee expect to have the
t.!l ready for the caucus by the mid
die of next week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
! '|p|EA I I HIS
||IE''''R RESULTED
WRECK
o1x HUME, NEW YORK
~ MAN, IS LATEST
'yjIrygIr OF DISASTER.
y NJ Yesterday Afternoon
\ anf1Eh Conn.,; Twenty
InQengers Injured.
~ Aasociated Press.)

fny Asa0ciated Press.)
kaniou Conn. June 1S.-The
~ ~ 1scrning of Gregory Hums'
~ Elrk World reporte. brings
tctal dsad IN the New York. New
w ana Hartford wreck here yes
w u 70 six. about twenty others
Il injured. An inquiry into the
ision MaS begun today. Hume
u carried from the wreckage bad
,rushed, told his rescuers to call
paper imm6diately and tell them
story of the wreck. Said he was
y he could not cover it but could
because hewa smashed up.
he wreck, which occurred at the
ot here yesterday afternoon, was
sed by the second section OF a
express crashing into the first
ion. Il II claimed that the Sec
section ran past danger signals.
d ~:
III E6wGr1 J. Kelley, Winthrop,
". wiz of land agent Of the Ca
ian Pacine railroad.
liza Hall Kelley.
rank Canheld, Springfield, Mass.
;yerett Hhsley Woodruff, Flush
L N. r.
=. Harmon Cove, Hartford.
recOry Hume, New York.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
LAKELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY JUNE 49, 1918.
BRAKENAN, KNOCKED OFF
TRAIN BY WATERSPOUT,
DIES FROM INJURIES.

Kissimmee, Fla, June 13.-O. R..
RAIDER, OF Port Tampa, head brake
man on the through freight Atlantic
Coast Line, Jacksonville to Tampa,
was knocked from his train here at
$3.50 yesterday morning and severely
cut about the head and body, his back
being badly bruised. RAIDER died at
1880, while being attended by ply
sicians.
The train was leaving the siding
taken here to allow passenger train
No. "a from Tampa to pass and Rad
er was knocked from the train by
the water spout which was not clear
CT the tracks at that time. His body
will be shipped today to his former
home in Tennessee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses
lave been sranteu during the past
week:
John Thompson and Miss Lena
Eull
o. G. Turner and Miss Susie Ell
lison.
M. R. Holmes and Miss Emma
Brown.
J. M. McCarkle and Mis- Nancy
L Cole.
II. l.. Carter and Miss Bessie l..
Kennedy.
o. w. Moore and Miss Fannie
Bates,
Enoch E. Worth and Miss Ada
KIeese.
w. c. Mcleod and Miss Agnes
Nance
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
GLASS .AkD,M' 'ADOO
FAIL TO AGREE
Have Different Ideas as to What
Should Be Done With Emer.
gency Currency.
(By Associated p ess. }

Washington, June 13.-The cur
rchcy reform was discussed at cab
met meeting today In an effort to ad-
just the differences among the Dem
ocratic leaders on the essential fea.
lures. 1t is reported that Secretary
McAdoo favors the government issu-
ing all currency, while Chairman
Glass, OF the House banking commit
tee, favors giving the proposed re-
gional reserve associations the right
to issue currency existing In national
hank notes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
W|FE DENIES
SHE KILLED
LOVED ONES
CONFESSED YESTERDAY THAT
SHE KILLED HUSBAND AND
CHILD; NOW DENIES IT.
Says She Was Put Through the Third
Degree and Statement Wruug
From Her.
(By Associated Pre:s.)

Harrisonville, Mo-, June 13.-Mrs.
Ida Keller, who yesterday confessed
before the sheriff, prosecutor and COR
oner that she killed her husband,
Arthur Keller, and daughter, aged Z,
Tuesday with an ak, today repudiat-
e.! her confession, saying that a de-
tective scared it from her.
Keller and his little daughter were
killed by an unknown assailant, but
yesterday the third degree was put to
the wife and she admitted the kill
ing, which she now denies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
13 GRADUATE ON JUNE 10, '13.

Sussex, N. j., June 13.-Thirteen
seniors Of the Sussex high school re-
gard themselves as singularly fav-
orel of fortune because they are to
receive their diplomas today, June 13
in the year 1913. The combination
is something that could not be beat
Ell, again in centuries, they declare
and they are tickled nightly at the
prospect. The elders of the village
are predicting dire disaster for the
young people who are about to enter
TIE world under such a handicap
They tried to get the board of edu-
cation to change the date, but the
board put it up to the pr pills and the
lett vigorously opposed any scheme
to spoil the links"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
FLAG DAY TO BE
OBSERVED BY ELKS

Preparations for Flag Day" OBJ
SerTance by the local lo:.ge of Elks
are going forward and the affair
promises to be a pleasing and inter-
asting one. The Elks' ritual for the
occssion will be carried out and there
will be patriotic addresses, etc. Some
Of the most talented people Of Lake
land will sing. recite, etc. At the
conclusion Of the exercises refresh
ments will he served tie visitors in
the club rooms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
FARM WOMEN HOLD CONGRESS.

Ghent, Belgium, June 13.-The In
ternational Congress of Farm Wom-
en- opened here today for three
Gay session in connection with the
international Congress of Agricll-
trre. Delegates are in attendance
from all parts of the world, and re-
ception was given them today by
King Albert. Women farm experts
vii. discuss modern methods and ap-
pliances.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
SUGAR INTERESTS
STrLL UNDER SCRUTINY.
tCy Associated Precs.)

Washington, June 13.-The beet
sugar interests and their efforts to
retain a protective sugar duty were
again under scrutiny today by the
Senate lobby Investigators. The COM
n.ittee sought to ascertain the ex-
tent of the public documents which
rere circulated in behalf Of the pro-
tective sugar tariff campaign.
Yesterday testimony disclosed
the fact that sugar interests paid for
the printing of most of the docu-
ments, but the senators and repre-
sentstives sent them out under
franks, postage free.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13

The selection by President Wilson
of Cornelius Ford, of New Jersey, to
be public printer, whose nomination
went to the Senate yesterday, was q
sreat disappointment to the friends
of N. J, Lillard, of Jacksonville, who
had the backing Of the whole Florida
congressional delegation and many
prominent men throughout the State
for the place. AS usual with Presl-
dent Wilson's appointments, how
ever, personal pull" counted for
more than endorsements and Ford
landed the Job. Coming from the
presidents home State, Ford had a
greater "pull" than anybody else.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-06-13
BRITISH CABINET MINISTER'S
ABSOLVED FROM BLAME.
(By Associated Press.)

London, June l3.-The parliament
tary committee in their report today
absolves British cabinet ministers,
Lloyd George, lsaxes and Samuel,
from blame in connection with the
scandals alleged to surround the con-
tracts between the government and
the Marconi Company.