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The Washington times., 1913-05-19
District Doctors Doubt
Banker Could Live So
Long After Taking Mercury

Seven and a half grains of bichloride
OF mercury, the amount usually con-
tanned In a tablet would produce death
In a much shorter time than four days,
and a definite prosnosis of death after
q poison patient had resisted the effect
OF a smaller amount of the drug for
tnat length of time would be far tetch-
ed. according to DR.. w. c. Woodward,
District Health Officer. who with other
physicians of the Capital, commented on
the condition OF saunders Walker, jr..
the Macon, Ca, banker who swallowed
mercuriai tablet last Wednesday
morning.
. IRE story that Mr.. Walker had at
. tended banquet Saturday night, where
death, and then returned home. made
ms win, closed up his business afai-s.
and then awaited the end is ciassed as
ridiculous By DIR. Woodward. DR..
Lynch. In charge, of tae District labora-
tory. and by DIR. ". L. Van SAINT resi-
dent physician of the George Washing
ton University Hospital and an expert
toxicologist
For a man to live from Wednesday
morning to the following Monday, after
his system had absorbed ~ grains of
pichloride OF mercury would be unprece-
dented In medical anna;s," said DR..
Woodward: but it is possible that the
patient in this case had medical attend
ance before al of the tablet was alb
sorped. But even so, cannot imag gine
doctor allowing his patient to be up
and around In such case, and for him
10 attend banquet would be prepos-
ferrous
Furthermore, IL the patient we-s
able to be up and around after more
than four days, as seems to De the case
in this instance, II would re no;iung
more than a guess TO say just how
many hours he had to live. Unless his
condition was most critical, his chance
r. TO recover would be very good"
DIR. Lynch was no less positive thsn
DIR. Woodward in the matter, and he
quoted such works as "Poisons: Their
Effect and Detection by Dr. W.
Blyth. and DIR. Riley's "Toxicology'' to
substantiate his assertions. He said
that 4 person suffering from severe
acute poisoning, as a result of swallow
ing bichloride OF mercury. should by no
means be allowed to exert himself, but
should be kept in bed and every effurt
made to assist the tissues 10 rid Them
selves Of the poison.
IF you Will pardon me. the story. as
hear il. sounds .fshy," said DIR. Van
SAINT THE ordinary bichIoride -abIct
would Kill any man in half week II
allowed to stay in his stomach ill 1t
was absorbed. And II the poison once
got through his system. he would not
be attending any banquets."
While none of the physicians wished
10 be quoted as prescribing for Mr..
Walker. II was generally admitted that
the proper treatment in his case would
be to administer emetics and purga-
tives and then to have him drink large
quantities Of water so that the poison
might be diluted and weakened. This is
In direct contrast TO the treatment
being followed in Macon, where. ac-
cording to dispatches. the patient has
not been allowed a bit of food or water
since his condition was discovered.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
POISONED BANKER
WISHES FOR DEATH
Wealthy Georgian, Who Took
Mercury by Mistake, Likely
to Die Before Night.
Continued from First Page.)


case is one of the most unusual in med
teal annals. Bichloride poisoning usu-
aily results in death within two days.
Mr.. Walker, who is a retired bank
er. returned home late on Tuesday
night from stay at his father-in-
from Macon, where his wife and child
We're stopping Early on "Wednesday
morning he was seized with violent
n. .adachc. Going to the medicine
closet. he took a tablet from box
marked Aspirin and swallowed it.
Swallowed Mercury Tablet.
About two hours later he was seized
with violent pains. Believing he had
an attack of appendicitis. he sum-
nnoned DR.. Max Johnson. The hysic-
ian found Mr.. Walker was in a criti-
cal condition. and upon questioning
him concerning the medicine he had
taken he discovered that the boz Ia
beled aspirin contained bichloride OF
mercury tablets and the bichloride of
mercury box contained aspirin. - =
Harold, and they resorted to every
known means to prevent the poison
from taking effect. Despite all they
could do for Walker, however. the prog
ress of the drug could not be arrested.
Mr.. Walkers kidneys are paralyzed.
This. according to the physicians, is the
manner In which bichloride of mercury
acts.
ness of his condition on Thursday. The
remarkable feature in the case is the
wonderful vitality he has shown. Not
for a moment, excepting when he was
asleep. has he lost consciousness And
since the first three hours after swal-
lowing the poison he has suffered no
pain until today.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Tie Up In Case of War.

The. navy is using 10000 tons of coal
annually on the Pacific coast, all of
which is shipped from Norfolk and Bal
timore, Paymaster John S. Higgins told
the Senate Territories Committee today
He declared that in case of war the
Government would have to demand the
services of practically all colliers, which
would practically paralyze private in
dustry. David Boyd, of the navy enSi-
neering bureau. said that preliminary
tests OF the Alaskan coal had indicated
that it was satisfactory for nava! use,
but that the cruiser Maryland was now
making complete experiments.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Wilson Sees Taft
Side of Civil Bill

A report was current at the Capitol
today that President Wilson has expert
enced a change of heart regarding that
provision in the sundry civil bill ex-
empting labor unions and farmers as
sociations from prosecution under the
Sherman law.
President Taft vetoed the bill on the
ground that this was class legislation
and Mr.. Wilson is said to be coming
around to this view. 1t is not expected,
however, that his opposition will go so
far as to result in a veto, although the
President is understood to want the
item cut out of the bill.
The sundry civil bill has now ad-
~anced to such a stage as to make this
impossible. and the President must ap-
prove il or disapprove II with the ex-
emption clause in it.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Favor Seamen's Bill.

The subcommittee of the Senate Com
mittee on Commerce. which has charge
OF the scamcns bill. will hold . meet
ing tomorrow. and. it is expected. Will
report the bill favorahIy 20 the main
committee. Senator Fletcher is chair
man OF the subcommittee. Friends Of
tine bill have been working hard in its
behalf since last session.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Wants More Cooperation.

Economy in Government expenditures
was discussed at a white House con-
ference today between the President
and Chairman Martin, of the Senate
Appropriations Committee. and Chair
man Fitzgerald, of the House Appro-
priations Committee. It is understood
that the President wants more CO.
operation between the legislative and
executive branches of the Government
in holding down expenses. and he will
hold other conferences with the two
chairmen named. A budget system may
be the ultimate result.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Asks Haste In Organization.

Senator Hughes of New Jersey called
at the White House today, urging Presi-
dent Wilson to take steps toward early
organization of the new Federal indus
trial commission. Hughes said he had
received requests for a Federal !nvesti-
cation of the strike at Paterson. He
thought that the industrial commission
should be organized soon TO take charge
of labor troubles and investigations
which might otherwise come before Con-
gresS
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Conferees Still At Odds.

The Senate and House conferees are
still at odds on the sundry evil appro-
priatton bill. and indications IJdIy we're
that the bill would remain n confer
ence for an indefinite period. The item
Of disagreement concerns the House
proposal to reduce the board of man.
asement Of the national soldiers ZONES
to five members. The board now COM
prises eleven.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Complain of Postoflce Bill.

Complaint against the provision in
the last appropriation bill granting
postoffice clerks and carriers an eight
hour day and providing that this eight
hour day shall not be distributed over
a period greater than ten hours. was
voiced in the Senate today. Senator
Bryan said the restriction, which would
he effective July /. would cost the Gov
ernment 100000 yearly. Senator Gal
linger also protested against the pTohi-
bition on distribution Of mail to post
office patrons on Sunday.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
New Committee Probable.

1t is practically settled that Con-
gressman Kahn of California and Con-
gresham Rothermel of Pennsylvania
will not go back upon the House District
Committee. The two members, who
have been attentive to District affairs
heretofore, prefer other committee as
signments. and probably will have their
way. Their official relations with
Chairman Ben Johnson. who is certain
to head the committee again. are none
too pleasant. Prospects now are that
the Johnson committee in this Con-
gress will be comprised almost entirely
OF new men.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Col. GoethaIs Returns to
Discuss Canal Topics

Colonel Goethals is expected to re-
turn home from the canal zone in a
short time for a conference with Sec
r, taTy of War Garrison. He will take
COVER nment of the canal zone with
IN" President and the Secretary of
War
President Wilson has told callers
tha: he is not prepared to make any
charge at present in the government
of the canal zone.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Want Quorum Certain.

The Senate Democratic caucus today
adopted resolution serving notice upon
the Republicans in the upper house that
pairs between Republican and Demo-
cratic Senators would no longer be
recognized when votes were needed to
establish a quorum i'm executive session.
The Democrats intend by this means to
prevent the Republicans stopping con-
firmation of appointments through lack
of a quorum.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Gives Coroner Authority.

Among the bills introduced In the
Senate this afternoon was one by Sem
ator Newlands giving the coroner au-
thority to provide for the disinterment
of bodies in cases where death has re-
suited from contagious diseases. The
conditions are fully specified in the bill.
The measure was introduced In the last
Congress
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District Of CO.
lumbia-Fair and cooler tonight; Tues
dsy fair.
For Maryland-Fair and cooler to-
night: Tuesday fair; light TO moderate
north winds.
o For Virginia-Fair and cooler tonight
'Suesdsy fair and cooler; moderate north
winds.
The temperature today as registered
.; the United States Weather Bureu
and Affieck's:
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Legislative News Up
To the Last Minute

| tors Pomerene and Dillingham; They
are looking it over and are expected to
agree to it in the main. Early adoption
of report will follow. Senator Jones
was unwilling today to disclose the ma
ture of his findings.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
New Envoy Sees Bryan.

DR. Eusebio Morales, the new minister
from Panama. called on Secretary OF
State Bryan TO pay his respects tSday.
Secretary BRYAN viii make arrange
ments to present the minister to the
President some time this week.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Make Duties Exception.

The Senate today passed the House
bill exemptinS from duty exhibits to be
shown at the Panama California EN-
position. at San Diego. Exhibits sold
after the exposition will be dutiabie.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19

chairman of the Democratic Congress
sional Committee, and Congressman n
Page of North Carolina, reported the
progress made in the organization of
the congressional campaign and asked
the President IL he had any suggcs-
tions to make.
Underwood Sees Wilson.
They said after the meeting that the
President was pleased with the organi-
zation thus far effected. They said
they did not discuss the chairmanship
of the Congressional committee. uI-on
which contest has been waSed
Senator Hughes, OF New Jersey, had
an appointment TO meet the President.
but was unable 20 see him today. SeEa-
tor Hughes is particularly interested in
the appointment of an industrial cGm-
mission which would bring an nd to
the Congressional investigation OF labor
disputes.
Chairman Underwood. OF the House
Ways and Means Committee. had q
brief conference with the President He
said later that only small patronage
matters were discussed.
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
Suffrage Parade Report Ready.

Senator Jones has completed his re-
port on the police failure to protect the
suffrage parade of March 3. He sub
mi;ted il today to the other members
of the committee of Investigation, Sena-
The Washington times., 1913-05-19

TIDE TABLE
High tide. 100 a m, and 1:37 p. m.
Low tide. l:02 a. m, and las y. m.
Sun TABLE.
Sun rises. : Sun sets
The Washington times., 1913-05-19
TO PROTECT FORTS
!. FROM LAND ATTACK

The War Department is considering
the advisability of installing guns up to
6-inch caliber, with an all-round fire.
at the coast defense fortresses with a
view to helping out in the defense OF
the works from land attack. Secretary
Of War Garrison mentioned this as one
of the Governments plans in a state
ment he gave out bearing on the weak
ness of seacoast defenses in case of
attack from land.
Secretary Garrison says the primary
object of the sea coast defense Is TO
give protection 10 the cities and harbors
behind them against an attack OF a
hostile feet.
Rests With Mobile Troops.
This being true. saws the Secretary, in
many cases fortifications are so placed
in the effort TO secure the best field of
fire over the sea front and channels as
to render their defense from land at
tack extremely difficult
The defense Of the Notifications from
inland attack must rest with the mobile
troops assigned TO this duty, and the
Secretary believes many of these mobile
troops could be drawn from the militia.
The need of large numbers of these
troops would be demanded, for many OF
the Notifications are so open 10 land
attack that small bodies of landing
troops might take the forts from the
land side unless there was a sufficient
garrison.
Land Defenses Laid Out.
with a view TO correcting this de-
feet" the Secretarys statement says.
lines of land defenses have been laid
out and necessary instructions prepared
for their prompt construction in case
of threatened war. In future construc-
ton IL il believed that much more at
tention will be devoted to making each
individual group of works reasonably
secure against land attack, even though
unsupported by troops other than its
own garrison"
Secretary Garrison holds. however
that the usefulness of fortresses is re-
stricted unless there is an adequate
mobile army, and he makes his position
emphatic on this point by adding that
ANY country which trusts itself to de-
fenses unsupported by a mobile army
is destined 10 disaster
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-21
CANADA'S GRAIN
CROP DISAPPOINTING

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 21.-General
disappointment seems to be felt
throughout Canada over the crop re-
port. Although there is an increase,
1t is smaller than was anticipated.
The total estimated wheat prodnc-
ton this year is 207,575,0o0 bushels
as compared with 199,236,oo0 bush
els last year. an increase Of 4 IA rer
cent. Oats show total yield OF
891, $4,000 bushels and an AVERAGE
yield OF 40.57 bushels as compared
With 36l.733,o00 bushels and an
average yield Of 1925 bushels. Bar
ley yield Of 44,34s,OOo bushels. For
the three Northwest provinces the
total yield Of spring wheat Is esti'
mated at 183,832,0o0 bushels Of fall
wheat at 6,264,000 bushels. Of oats
at 1885, 900 bushels, Of barley at
27,9o4,0O0 bushels, Of rye at $685.
600 bushels, of fax at l4,SoS,Ooo
bushels.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-21
OPENING OF SALOONS
BITTERLY OPPOSED

St. Petersburg, Oct. 21.-Opening
of the saloons in Pinellas county. even
temporarily during the time between
now and the proposed election. will
be fought by the Anti-Saloon League
as a part Of their plan to try to rid
the county Of the open saloon. How
the opening Of the saloons is to be
prevented, pending the election. has
not been decided, but 1t is understood
that an injunction will be asked for
restraining the county commissioners
from granting new saloon licenses.
The prohibition forces have an
nounced that they are well organized
and will give the vets fight mt every
point. The liquor forces say they
will fight in the open this time and
will wage a vigorous campaign to get
the saloons open again. 1t looks like
Pinellas county, with st. PETERSBURG.
the chief point of disturbance. will be
the battle ground Of as lively cam
paign as has ever been fought in
ida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-21
CONGRESSMAN CLARK
GOES TO EUROPE

WASHINGTON. Oct. 21.-Con oress-
man Frank Clark. accompanied by
Dr.. Emmans. OF this city, left Wash.
ington for a trip to Europe yester-
day morning. They wet to New
York. and later in the day sail for
London. It Is Mr.. Clark's purpose
to put in the time intervenin, be-
tween now and the beginning Of the
next session of Congress to the very
best advantage. and as the coming
session will be long and busy one,
he believes that a good rest Is the
best thing for him Just now. To
this end he will see as much OF the
old world as 1t is possible to visit
during the next month. He will Wis
It London. Paris, Berlin and prob
ably many Of the other larger cities
In Europe.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-21
FREE FIFTY YEARS.
NEGROES HOLD SHOW

New York, Oct. 21.--AThe celebra-
ton of the tiftieth anniversary of the
proclamation OF emancipation, ar.
RANGED by special commission of
negroes appointed by Governor Sui
ger, took the form of an exhibition
to be opened in the Twelfth Regi-
ment Armory here tomorrow. The
exhibits have been planned under
the divisions Of 0) African indus
tries. (2) distribution Of the negro.
CD agricultural Industries, (4) edu.
cation. (5) Inventions, (6) civics,
W work Of women, (S)art and lit.
erature, (9) music. The exhibits
are under the general direction Of
Capt. William H. jackson. late Of
the United States army. and arc
chiefly by charts and models and &C.
tual handwork. Prof. M. M. Work.
Of Tuskegee Institute has control Of
important statistical demonstrations
and Richards Brown. an artist Of re-
pnte. has supervision Of the artistic
exhibit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-21
COUPON TAX LAW
UNCONSTITUTIONAL

jacksonville, Oct. 21.-Jra"e r.
M. Call has announced the decision
in the so-callcd Florida coupon case
which was heard recently in Hunts
Vile, Ala, by three federal Justices,
Judges William B. Sheppard, of Pen
sacola; judge r. NJ. Call, of Jack
sonville, and Judge David D. Shelby.
of Atlanta, and the unanimous de-
cision was that the recent enacted
Florida statute, imposing a tax of
seven hundred and nifty dollars on
each dealer for each place of business
and for each brand OF cigars, ciga-
rettes or grocery articles handled II
the package contains any redeemable
coupon, is unconstitutional. Florida
officials are enjoined from collecting
the tax which, 1t is said. would mount
into the thousands for the smallest
country grocery.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-21
CONE EIERAIE REUNION COW.
VENES At PENSACOLA At
7:30 THIS EVENING

PENSACOLA, Oct. 21.-This evening
al 1880 O'Clock the State reunio,, Of
Confederate Veterans will be con.
vened In the San Carlos hotel audi
torium, and from present prosnects
the out-of-town attendance will be
heavy. Low rates have been granted
on all railroads. and applications for
hotel reservation have come in from
all sources. Several entertainments
have been planned in honor of the
old soldiers, one of which will he an
excursion over the bay on the most
commodious Of steamers, this to oc.
cur on the afternoon of the o3rd inst.
and the veterans will be honored by
having a special day sot aside Cor
them at the Interstate Fair on Fri
day. Major General Partridge, COM
mander in-chief of the L, {. v. Ad-
infant General N. B. Forrest Of the
Sons Of Veterans, Mcm9his, Tenn.
and Sister Esther Car'otta, State
re- cnt, U. n. c.. will Hc some of the
leading officers in attendance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-21
WELS FAMOUS ATHLETE

New YORK, Oct. Miss Belle
Van Gelder of this city, and William
ID. Thomas, Of Evanston, a suburb
Of Now York, were married today In
the Little Church Around the Cor
ner, their courtship having started
In 1908. Thomas was an under
graduate at Dickinson College, Car
Isle, five years ago and took a trip
to Europe on cattle boat. He made
the return trip on an ocean liner as
captains messenger, and Miss Van
Gelder was a passenger. When the
ship docked Miss Van Gelder had
promised to attend the Pennsyl.
vania-Dickinson football game In
Philadelphia that fall. When she
did 30 she saw Thomas score the only
Dickinson made. He was
hurt in the scrimagc and Miss Van
Gclder nursed him back to health.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-21
LOOK OUT, YOU
SODA WATER B0TTLERS

State Pure Food Inspector Jordan
mas issued the following warning TO
oott'ers OF soda water IN Florida:
"Rottlers Of soda water through
ont the State should be Informed
that, when they use bottles embossed
With the names Of other bottlers
tfey are liable to prosecution under
ooth the pure food law and the law
that forbids the unauthorized use In
business Of the name Of another
man, firm or corporation. Many soda
water manufacturers are using bot
Ties that do not belong to them, bot
Ties that are distinctly branded with
the names of other manufacturers,
ana. In doing this. they are taking
serious risk. They are guilty OF
violating two laws, under either of
which they may be prosecuted
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-21
FOLLOWS
LAKELANDY EXAMPLE

Rartow, Oct. 21.-The Rartow
Board OF Trade is reor r7anized at a
rousing meeting held at the court
house Monday rieht. Oficers elect
ed were as follows: T. w. Gary,
president; e. C. Stuart, c. l.. Will
son, J. A. Fort, r. l.. Mark, B. u.
Fstridge and Thomas Mcdowell were
selected directors Of the body. An
aggressive campaign was planned Tor
an increased membership. The newly
elected precideHt was called on for
n specch and he responded in a ha7-
nc vein in which he outlined some
of thn rolicies OF the administration.
Two committees were appointed con-
s,stinr Of T., L. Mack, T. 7. Hat
ton. J. c. Thompson as ore, frd 8'
r. Estr,dpe, J. D. Clark, X. T.
7 Vie az the other. One committee IS
known as Blues the other as f''s'
wtoee duty It Is to canvass thor-
ourhly the business non ara aou
new names to the membership OF me
hoard the Blues ard Reds comne''
,nr and the committee securing TIE
most members ard thus re7orting at
,he regular meeting In Norem or
will be guests of the President. the
hoard of directors at dinner at no.
FOL Oaks. A secretary will be en-
Moved as soon as a suitable man can
he found, who will devote his Whole
time to the work OF the board. PER
manent quarters will be secured at
=. a,rlv late. A smoker Will be
given next week and everything De-
gins to look up for the city OF oaAs'