davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1913-11-21
RAILWAYS IN RUSSIA
ARE RAPIDLY EXPANDING
| One Hundred Thousand Miles of Con-
| struction Need of the
| Next Decade
Correspondence of The star.


ODESSA. October rs. 1919
IhcTe are now under construction and
approaching completion 900 versts g. I3f
miles, of new railways in European Rus
STA. and the new lines to be commenced
next year will have a total length of
',lIo Nersts. making altogether 1850
versts f9..,66 miles). The total length OF
the Russian railways at present is 6I .O9o
therefore represent an increase of II per
cent in the aggregate mileage But in
addition TO these extensions there are
now private projects before the ministry
of ways and communications for further
new lines of an aggregate length of $500
versts a.53I miles).
When these prospects receive the minis
terial exequatur the Russian railway sys-
tenn Will during the next quinquennium
be increased by 5000 versts annually
Russia will then probably have the great
est railway mileage of any country in
Europe. but it will be very far fronl
meeting the public convenience and the
necessities of her rapidly expanding in
duStr.eS.
According to competent authorities this
country will within the next decade re-
quire 10000 versts 100000 miles, of
railways. The budget for 1914 will dem
onstratively show that foreign capital
must play very big role in this cxten-
sion of Russian railway communication
II such extension is to be energetically
carried out within the next ten or even
twenty years.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
D0WLING'S BOND FORFEITED,
Bench Warrant Issued for Man Con
victed of Forgery.

Inc one-thousand-dollar bond of Albert
bowling. who was convicted of forgery
ana sentenced to five years i'm the peni-
tentiary. was forfeited by Chief Justice
Clabaush. presiding in Criminal Court No.
!, today, and bench warrant was issued
;. IcComas Hawken. assistant United
States attorney. informed the court that
DoWlins was missing when he presented
the mandate of the Court Of Appeals at
trming the judgment of the lower court
He requested that the bond be forfeited
Downing was indicted on charges of hav-
ing forged the name of Knott K Moler.
for whom he worked as collector, 10 a
number of checks. He was found guilty
OF forging a check for 500.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Memories of r. L. Stevenson.

From the London Chronicle.
Among the many accomplishments pos
sessed by Mr.. Charles Brookhcld WAS the
exceedingly useful art Of being able -
write with either hand. This h owed
Ia the early training OF his mother who
when the future dramatic censor
baby fen a victim To writer's cramp. Sic
thereupon learned TO write with the left
hand and soon became proficient. In
lsi4 Mrs. Brookiield published her first
novel, which she claimed to have written
throughout with her left hand. As SOON
as her children could use a pen they
We're taught 10 hold il IN either hand in
differently. and this early training served
Charles Brookfeld in good stead when
he became a prolific author
Brookfield numbered Robert Louis Ste
Nenson among his many friends. and H.
has given q vivid picture Of the novelist S
'get-up on the occasion OF their IRIS
meeting at the SdNile. Ills nan Mas
smooth and parted in the middle and feii
below the collar of his coat: he wore 4
black flannel shirt. with a curious knit
ted tie twisted in knot. had Wellington
boots. rather tight. dark trousers. pea
jacket and a White somhrero hat Ent
the most astounding item OF all his COS
tune WAS ladN'S sealSkin cape. which
he wore about his shoulders. fastened ~
the neck by fancy brooch. which alsa
held together "A bunch of half a dozen
daffodils. l think these final touches 70
his toilet must have been added by loSinS
hands without his knowledge or consent.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
EXHIBIT FOR JANITORS.
How to Keep Rooms Clean Pointed
Out at the Franklin.

How mot to clean school and the
necessity for keeping schoolrooms "spick
and span" are pointed out in a small ex-
hibition now in the boardroom of the
Franklin School. The exhibit is intended
primarily for janitors who have charge
of keeping the buildings in order. Much
interest has been taken III it, however.
by various local educators.
The right way of housekeeping iii
school, Is described in IL small circular,
copies of which are given away to those
who are interested enough to visit the
exhibition. The bulletin gives three rules
for standardiZing the methods of clean
ing and improving conditions along these
lines. They are: |. Practically constant
supervision which good housekeepers find
Indispensable: 2, permanent records of
sanitary details in place of guesSes and
opinions. ), interest of future voters and
homemakerS in such details by prac-
tice in regulating them.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
GO TO CAPE HENRY.
Board of Army Officers Will Look
Over Proposed Fortifcations.

board OF army officers will so from
this city tonight for the purpose of spend
ing tomorrow al Cape Henry. Va. on
business connected with the proposed
Notifications 10 bes established there for
the defense OF the ational Capital. Bal
umore and other cities accessible from
The Atlantic ocean by way of the Vir-
SinIa capes entrance 10 Chesapeake bay.
me board consists Of Maj. Gen. W. W
v otherspoon. general staff: Col Edward
Burr. Corps of Engineers: Lieut. Col. T.
+. Ninslow. Corps of Engineers. and
Mas George Blakely and William Cham
beriaine. Coast Artillery Corps.
Ihe government is having some diff
Guilty in acquiring the land necessary for
these notifications at Cape Henry. owing
NANNY to the high rates fixed by the
owners and il is possible that il can be
obtained only by condemnation.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Soldiers in the Senate.

From Harper's Weekly
With Getty sburg and Chickamausa and
the other great battles of 6s fifty years
agone there are still eleven soldiers OF
the civil war in the United States SEN
ate. On the Union side there We're Brad
ley. du Pont, Goff. Nelson. Warren and
Works. and on the Confederate Bacon.
Bankhead. Catron.. Martin and Thornton.
Catron is the first republican Confede-
rate since the days of Gen Malone of
Virginia to attain seat in the Senate.
and his republican colleague from New
Mexico. Senator Fall. is the son of A
Confederate soldier and was one of the
Rough Riders in the Spanish war. Five
Of these old soldiers have recently come
to the Senate, so there may he others
yet to come. Bradley relates that at the
age of fourteen he ran away from home
Evening star., 1913-11-21
URGES CITIZENS SUPPORT
Senator Norris Sees Passage
of Bill in Behalf of "Strap
Hangers"

IL the people of Washington get be-
hind II and show their interest we will
pass the bill introduced yesterday. Civ
ing rebate OF half their fare to passen-
gers on street cars who are compelled TO
stand" declared Senator Norris of Ne
braska today. Senator Norris said that
he intended TO press for action on his bill
when the Senate District committee holds
it's first meeting.
Il shall ask for public hearing on the
bill. at which all persons interested in the
matter will be given an opportunity to
express their views" continued Senator
Norris. The representatives of the street
car companies as well as the persons who
use the street ears will be heard
Chairman Smith OF the Senate District
committee was not in Washington TODAY
but ID is understood that there will be no
meeting of the District committee until
after the opening OF the regular session In
December.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Privacy Of the City.

From the London Chronicle
once AT least Charles Lamb, who
loved London for many reasons en-
tirely agreed with Horace Walpole as
TO the great advantage of living there
the solitude and absence of neigh
bors 1t was one OF Mary Lambs bad
times and Charles found it intoierable
that her case and all our story is so
we'll known around US. We are in d
manner marked. So he hailed with re-
nef the offer of lodgings lin town
1t is a great object to me to live in
town. where we shall be much more
private. We can be nowhere private
except in the midst of London" TO
modern Londoners it will come as a
surprise that the district from which
Lamb fled to town" was Chapel street,
Pentonville. -,
Evening star., 1913-11-21
DEMOCRATS TO ORGANIZE.
Tammany Hall Not a Party Organ
ization, It Is Declared.

NEW YORK November 21-That
Tammany Hall is not a democratic or
ganization and that a committee of 25O
should be named to proceed with the
organization of the party in New York
city was the consensus of opinion ex-
pressed yesterday a the first meeting
OF the temporary committee appointed
hy the anti-Tammany JefTersonian Al
lance, under whose emblem $4,000
votes for the fusion ticket were cast
in the recent city election
The committee authorized its chair
man. Bert Hanson, to appoint a com
mittee of eleven which shall nominate
members OF the committee of $50.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Judge La timer Is Heard.

Judge }. Wilmer Latimer of the Juve-
niie Court urged the conferees the
necessity for many improvements in the
present quarters of his court and de-
ciared that a standing committee COM
posed of ACTIVE workers in social better
ment lines could be of great help in
bringing about the needed changes A
proper and commodious detention house.
Judge Latimer said, was the most urgent
need of the court
Judge Latimer spoke last night before
the Anthony LeagAe, at the Portner
apartments. discussing the work and the
sides. -
Evening star., 1913-11-21
SUBCOMMITTEE NAMED.
Washington to Bid for National Re
publican Convention.

Chairman John Dolph of the joint con
ventions fund committee, composed OF
representatives of the Chamber of Com
merce, Board of Trade and Retail Mer-
chants Association, today announced
the personnel of the special subcommt-
tee, which is to look into the feasibility
OF urging the selection of Washington
as the meeting place of the proposed spe-
cial national republican convention. II
B. f. Macfarland is chairman and the
other members are George w. Harris
and Claude r. Miller
The committee proba bly, will hold a
meeting in few days.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
DISCUSS JUVENILE COURT
Standing Committee to Work
for improvements May
Be Formed.

At conference this afternoon in the
office of Henry Is. +. Macfarland the ad-
visibility of forming a standing commit
tee to work for much-needed improve
ments in the quarters of the Juvenile
Court was discussed. 1t was the purpose
OF the conference to obtain the views of
q large number of persons men and WON
Ell alike, as to the advisability and pro-
priety of naming a committee to work in
behalf of better and more adequate
court building and detention house.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
SANDY BROOKS Is DEAD.
Drove Taft and Roosevelt to Capitol
for Inauguration.

Sandy Brooks, colored, who drove Pres
idents Taft and Roosevelt to the Capitol
for their inaugurations and who was al
ways great favorite with Mr.. Taft. died
Thursday at his home. 1455 street
northwest. after lingering Illness
Funeral services were held at his resi-
dence this afternoon at o'clock He
leaves his wife and three children
After leaving the service of Mr.. Taft.
some time ago. Brooks became coachman
for Mrs Frances A. Downer of E.2l "
street northwest. He was compelled To
give up his work few days ago on ac-
count of Illness
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Testify to Tammany Contributions.

NEW YORK, November .l.-Four up
state contractors told Assistant District
Attorney John X. Clark today that each
had contributed $50 TO the fund collected
by Everett p. Fowler. the alleged Tam
many "bagman." who is now under in
dictment for extortion. The men who
acknowledged the payment. according to
MIR. Clark. were W. j. Burns of w. j.
Burns Co, Guy B. Dickinson Will
lam j. Dwyer and John Weidman
Prior TO the resumption of the inquiry
this afternoon Mcclure went before the
grand jury. IL is understood that he was
questioned concerning alleged converse
tions with William SuZcr when Sulzer
was governor relative to the asphalt to
be used III building state roads.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Status of Guam and Tutuila.

Tutuila and Guam. insuar possessions
of the United States. are not foreign
countries within the meaning of the tariff
laws. On the basis of an opinion to
this effect. given by the Attorney General
November q, the Treasury Department
has issued instructions to the collectors
of customs of the United States. direct
ing them to apply this construction of the
status of these possessions in leyying the
customs tax on imports.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
RULES FOR SHIP MEASURING.
Basis of Assessing Tolls on Those
Using Panama Canal.

Rules prescribing the method of meas
urement for the basis of assessing tolls
on ships in the Panama canal were is
sued today in proclamation signed by
President Wilson. They strictly define the
cargo capacity of various types of ship
ping and in general are framed on the
same lines as rules of the Suez canal In
some respects they are more strinSen,
than the Suez rules but in others are
more liberal.
The rules do not affect the 81 - Der tor
rate previously prescribed in a presiden.
tial proclamation.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
600 in Cadet Regiment.

More than 900 high school boys have
enrolled In the High School Cadet Regi-
ment, according TO figures recently re-
ceived by Ernest l.. Thurston. assistant
superintendent OF schools. The enroll
ments for the several schools follow:
Business. lcG: Central. fli; Eastern 6,:
Mckinley. Isl. and Western. loi; total,
6i7.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Newly Appointed Senator Arrives

Frank r. Glass. who has been appointed
TO succeed the late Senator Johnston of
Alabama In the Senate, arrived in WASH
ington today. 1t is expected that his ere
dentials will be submitted TO the Senate
tomorrow by Senator Bankhead of Ala
bama. They will be referred Immediately
to the committee on privileges and cleo
tions. Senator Bankhead said today that
he would do all in his power to have Mr.
Glass seated.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Rung In.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
1t looks as IL the curfew had finally rum
for the following waits:
George Washington's coachman.
The survivors of Balaklava
The patriot who voted for Jackson
The Florodora sextet.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Oldest Member of Exchange Dies.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, November IL
Thomas l.. Lawson. the oldest member
of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. died
today He was ninety-six years old. Mr.
Lawson, who was one of the leading
members OF the exchange for many
years. was admitted to membership in
1861
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Mounted.

From the Boston Transcript.
Farmer Hawbuck-What do you
charge for picters like them2
Photogra apher-Eight dollars mounted
Farmer Hawbuck-All right Where's
the horse I'm to set on?
Evening star., 1913-11-21

twice and joined the Union army. but
ION account of youthfulness' was taken
by his father from the army on each
occasion. Fortunately. none OF these sol
der senators is a waver OF the bloody
! shirt and IL is hoped that with the de-
parturo OF Senator Hepburn We have
seen the last of that article of apparel.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Favor Constitutionalists.

throughout the northern states and
along the border everybody is in favor
of the constitutionalist movement and
look upon Carranza as the savior of the
country. In fact there is absolutely no
other sentiment. and while have not been
in southern Mexico. | have heard from
others who recently came from there
that a like sentiment exists in that quar-
ter. Even Zapata recognizes in Car
rama the man who can and will bring
about the aSrarian reforms which he has
so long demanded
The talk of Intervention is idle and tc
invade Mexico would be a terrible mistake.
costing our government hundreds of mill
lions of dollars and many thousands of
lives, besides losing what little confidence
the other Latin Americans have in our in
tegrity of purpose. All that is needed to
pacify Mexico at the present time is to
raise the embargo on the expectation of
arms, that the constitutionalists can
purchase in the markets of the United
States such military equipment as they
may need.
At the present time they cannot
arm =one-third of the men whom they
can put in the field
Evening star., 1913-11-21

Rev. Lewis Beeman Browne. rector OF
ST stephens Episcopal Church. Thur
mont. Md. has accepted a call To ST
Johns Episcopal Church. ilavre de-
Grace. Md. and Will enter upon his new
duties December l.
Evening star., 1913-11-21

Articles of incorporation We're filed at
Dover, Del. Tuesday for the Dairy
Products Company of Price Nd, to do a
general dairy business and to establish
and maintain and operate creameries.
Evening star., 1913-11-21

Miss Rose Edna Linthicum and Arthur
II. Forsythe, a young lawyer We're mar
ried "Wednesday at Rose Hill, the home of
the brides sister. Airs. Amanda Banks.
near hoxbury Mills Nd.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Has Capacity to Govern.

He not only has the capacity to Soy-
ern. as shown by his record while gov
ernor of the state of Coahuila, but he
also has practical understanding of
the necessities of the country, and of
what must be accomplished in order
10 restore a firm and lasting peace. The
Reports that his followers bandits
and are constantly looting are absolutely
false. as ] know from personal knowl-
edge and observation.
Il visited HermosiIlo. oSnora, the tenn
poTary capital of the constitutionalist
government. and had opportunity to pay
my respects to Gen Carranza. At Her
mosiilo. and in fact, all over Sonora,
one would never know that a state of war
existed anywhere in the vicinity. There
was every guarantee of life, liberty
and property, everybody was going
about his business usual courts
were administering justice. and the
railroads running freely. In fact, all
over northern Mexico wherever the
constitutionaGsts are in control every
one feels secure"
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Court-Martial Decree.

When he found that these officers
had broken their parole and had de-
Hberately and voluntarily re-entered
the service of Huerta he deemed 1t
proper to submit them to court-mar-
tiaI and il was pursuant to the SEN
tence of this court that these men were
subsequently shot All this was done
in regular and orderly manner
Two persons. at the same time. were
caught housebreakins. and Gen. Villa ad-
ministered summary punishment to them
nv shooting them. SO as to serve as a
warning to others.
The streets were patrolled by soldiers
1T regular intervals. and sentinelS were
placed at the entrances 20 saloons.
During my whole stay in the vicinity
did not witness d single outrage of anv
sort. nor in fact did | hear o. any until
] read of them in some of the pro- -Huerta
papers published in tFe states. Villa Is
far from being a bandit. He IS a patriot
and one of the ablest strategists in Mex
ico. Besides this, he is absolutely loyal
10 CarranZa. He has his staff some
Very able young officers, some of them
belonging to the first families OF Mexico.
! think he Will capture Chihuahua City
within two weeks.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Would Be Blow to Huerta.

Il sincerely believe. and I make the
statement with a real knowledge of
the situation, that the raising of the
embargo would create such apprehen-
sion in Huerta's ranks that his army
would crumble and dissipate itself
within six weeks. leaving only small
remnant TO defend Mexico City.
Il have lived in Mexico for fourteen
years, with headquarters at Harras. in
the state of Coahuila, and most of that
time have been engaged in the railroad
business. thus affording me ample oppor-
tunity TO know not only the country, but
the people of all classes. The Huerta
government is despised. hated and repu-
dated by 9o per cent of the population,
and is only supported by the aristocracy
composed of the tra-clericalS, the land
barunS and those affiliated with big busi-
ness.
Il regard Gen. Carranza. who is at
the head Of the constitutional forces.
as the greatest man in Mexico. 7 do
not say this because of passing
knowledge of his character. but base
my estimate upon personal ac-
guaintance of ten years duration
Evening star., 1913-11-21
DENIES CARRANzA'S MEN
ARE KILLING AND R0BB|NG
Lewis Jordan Discusses Con-
ditionS in Mexico, Lauding
Rebel Leader.
Constitutionalist Leader Believed
Savior of Country in
Northern States.

Denial of reports that constitutionalists
in Mexico are killing and robbing inds-
criminately and that they are bandits
and outlaws was made today by Lewis
Jordan. brother of Lldridge +, Jordan.
president of the United States Trust
Company. who has. returned to Washing
ton after an extensive visit in Mexico.
Mr. Jordan was in FL Paso. Tex. the
night that the rebels captured JuareZ
across the border, and went TO Juarez
the next day.
Il chanced to be in FL Paso the night
of the attack on JuareZ by Gen. Villa
troops. said Mr. Jordan today. and
afterward went over to look about
The reports of looting and murder were
absolutely false. Villa did court mar
tial and execute seven officers who mad
been captured by him before and whom
he had released on their word OF honor
not to take up arms against the con-
stitutionaliSt cause.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
A. LISNER- 80 to 6 Daly-G STREET.
With Best English Broadcloths, Poplins
With Every Best New Shade and Black.
With Manufacturing Equal Custon-made
With Sizes From "A to Al in All Styles.


Think of linking fifteen (I5) dollars with suits from
New Yorks leading maker Of man-taored garments, ia
for his reproduction Of English and French models
which be imported retail at less than $4,000 to
$500 Don't think Of vulgar and cheap initaonsbut ct
the original suits from this famous New York firm.
cessfu enough and wealthy enough accept loss OF
thousands dollars. 1t has been "a season "A
hence these superb suits ST for choice
Every best style in all sizes from "a A included
this distribution Warning-dont delay, Saturday.
On third and basement floors.
Evening star., 1913-11-21
Trimmed Hats, 5000, $3.50 $500 $2,0s
urroMs Weeken md

wnh
t of2 lsndCh hldensTn Trimmed
Evening star., 1913-11-21

This Greater Palais Royal
Basement Coupon and twenty
five t23D cents entities bearer to
one J0c Coaster Set. round tray
and 4 Coasters. with nickel rim
and decorated centers.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-07-11
HE LAUGHED TIL HE DIED.

TAYLORSBURG. Ohio-Abe Skin
ner, the village pessimist laughed
himself to death from reading BIFF!
the National Magazine of Fun which
is making greater strides than any
other magazine before the American
public today. 1t is a magazine that
will keep the whole family in good
humor. The staff of Biff! contains
artists, caricaturists and writer's who
rank among the best in the country.
II is highly illustrated and printed
in colors, 1t will keep the whole
family cheerful the year round. You
can afford to spend $1.O0 year to
do this. Send this clipping and FIJI
TY CENTS today to the Publishers of
Biff! Dayton, Ohio, for one years
subscription. The regular price is
$1.00 and we are making this SPE-
CIAL OFFER to get acquainted.
Adv. ga
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-07-11
RAIN CAUSES BIG LOSS TO FAR
MERS ON HAY CROP.

Cleft over from last week.
Heavy losses have been sustained
by the growers of alfalfa and other
hay in the Boise valley and southern
Idaho during the last week or ten
days as result of the intermittent
rains and unsettled weather accord
ing to adyices received here Satur-
day.
In the immediate Boise neighbor-
hood practically the entire first crop
of alfalfa in some cases has been
destroyed, as a number of grow
ers, deceived by apparent restoration
of fair weather, cut their hay and
had it on the ground when the rain
came.
E. F. Crawford former county com
missioner who was in town from his
ranch last night, declared that heavy
damage already has been sustained
by large number Of hay growers on
the Boise bench. He asserted that if
the present rainy weather continues
for a few days more the loss will
amount into the thousands of dollars
among the farmers on the bench.
Rain on the bench Friday evening,
according to Mr.. Crawford was much
heavier than the showers in Boise,
In other sections, too, according to
reports the loss has been unusual. In
Collister neighborhood, a number OF
ranchers have lost heavily through
being caught with their crops on the
ground and the same condition ex-
tends on west, it is said, into the
Weiser valley and eastern Oregon.