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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-28

TIME war between the United
States and Mexico opened
with the Battle of Palo AL
to, May s, 1916, and closed with
General SCOTS triumphant entry
into Mexico City. September IA,
1S47. 1t will thus be seen that
the contest lasted a year and four
months.
The war, once begun, was rap
idly fought on against enormous
numbers and great natural OBJ
stacles. Most of the Mexican
troops were regulars, well drilled,
and thoroughly seasoned to the
climate; and yet not once
throughout the war did Mexico
score a victory.
In courage the MeXicans proved
to be the equal of any soldiers
that ever stood upon a battle
field, but the superiority of the
American as a battle winner was
demonstrated all along the line.
The American army of inva-
sion numbered $4,000 volunteers.
backed by $4,000 regulars. The
strength of the Mexicans was
much greater, about three times
that of the invaders.
The Actual Fighting.
The Americans lost, in battle,
about 5000 men, and from the
ravages of the climate about
$4,000, making their total casual
ties around 2O,OO0-about one
third of the losses OF the single
battle OF Gettysburg.
The Mexican losses have never
been known with exactitude; but
they were heavy, probably ex-
ceeding 10000.
The money cost of the Mexi-
can war to the United Slaves
was about $4,000. OO0-slOO 600
GOO actually paid out, and 500
000,0 by way OF side expenses
General Zachary Taylor was in
command Of the northern army
and had only 1900 men at first.
He had 1000 at the battle Of Palo
Alto on May s. 1886, breaking up
the Mexican army in Texas
day or two later at Resaca de la
Palma. General Taylor crossed
the Rio Grande. took Matamoras
on May is. and Monterey on
September "a. He had 5000 men
with him there. Tamplco sur
rendered on November "a. on
February 2S. 1s47 he defeated
Santa Ana AZ Buena Vista, al
though he had sent most ot his
troops 10 toin General Scott at
Vera Cruz
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-28
PHYSIOGNOMY.

w. 8. C.-Physiognomy-ths
art or science of telling mans
character from the cut OF MS
facets very old. The first sys-
tematic treatise on the subject
Is that attributed to Aristotle
The first printed works on the
subject came out in 1870, since
which time innumerable books on
physiognomy have appeared. II
is impossible to designate the
greatest work" on the subtecI
there are so many. In the Pun
lie Library you can find abuno-
ant material from which to u1aKs
your choice. AS to the compare.
tive merits of physiognomy ana
phrenology, 1t is perhaps not TOO
much to say that, as a key 10
character, the former beats the
latter all hollow"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-28
FREDERICK THE GREAT.

Fl. l.. M.-You are rfght ID
maintaining that Frederick ne
Great was a Freemason. ne
Joined the order in May, 1873:
very much against the wishes OF
his father, Frederick William
who, it seems, had no love for the
craft. When Frederick William
died, in May, 1740, Frederick ceie-
brated his freedom by holding
great Masonic meeting. IAe
young King appears to have takei.
great interest in the order, ana
the stimulus given Freemasonry
by the great sovereign and sol
der is still felt by the order
throughout the Germanic coun-
tries
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-28
Huerta'S Wise Indian MOTHER
and Uncle Sans Mexican
Problem.
Problem.

The Indian Mother Said Her Son. Neyer Go the Same Way
Twice She Was Telling Him How Avoid Being Murdered
Cornsh by sta Cmpany
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
SHACKLE, FIND SHACKLE,
LIVELY GAME IN HOUSE
And in Playing 1t Stanley and
MondeII Cut Loose Verbal
Fireworks.

"shackie, shackle. who has the tight
est shackles?'
Republicans. democrats and progress
ives all combine to play 4 game in the
House Of Representatives the object of
which is 10 prove that each party Is in
dependent and free and that the other
parties are bound up and delivered. tied
hand and foot, sold and labeled for the
pcrverse uses of the political Philistines.
The latest outburst in the game of find
ing out who has the highest greaves
upon his wrists and the biggest chains
upon his ankles comes from Representa-
tive Stanley of Kentucky, democrat and
satirist par excellence. and Representa-
tive Mondell OF Wyoming. the wboy
standpatter. The two OF them clashed
yesterday in the House. Representative
Mondell accused the democrats OF bow
Ing under a stern caucus rule, where
upon Representative Stanley let loose.
Ills opening remark was that IL would
lie better TO have some crimson cour-
tesan lead modest ma,dens in paths OF
purity: better some escaped convict pose
as the arbiter and censor for honest men,
than to learn of freedom from this the
most abject apostle and most subservient
slave Uncle Joe Cannon ever had The
democrats yelped, with Xxi yi sort OF
applause. Mr.. Stanley was making a hit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
PLANS FOR ANNUAL SHOW.
Poultry and Pigeon Association Dis.
cusses Program.

Arrangements for the annual show OF
the Capital Poultry and Pigeon Associa-
ton were discussed at a meeting OF the
organization held last night in the Pub
lie Library. A great part Of the bust
ness Of the session last night related to
finding a hall big enough for the purposes
of the show.
Committee reports on the choice OF
hall were heard last night. and the report
Of q committee appointed TO choose a
cup TO be awarded at the show was also
read.
Two committees were appointed and Of
icers were elected. These were Frank
Boyer and r. N. Jones. assistant super
intendents and r. c. Drum Hunt. super
intendent OF water fowl. E. ID. Tally. M.
T. Rose O. c. Carver. w. r. Tip. w. A.
Kiefer, Il. l.. Buddington. T.. caiian
Duly and j. Henri Wagner Were ap-
pointed a committee on specials. ana +.
c. Duffy, J. II. Wagner. b. A. Hut, him
son, J. II. Coburn and r. c. ID Hunt
we're chosen to take charge OF the print
Ing Mr. Hutchinson was also appoint
ed chairman of the publicity committee
r. d. Lille presided at the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
MAKES REQUESTS TO CHURCHES
Will of Mary w. Thicker Is Offered
for Probate,

The will OF Mary w. Thicker, dated
January 10, 1908. was offered for probate
today. Among the requests are $500 to
Holy Trinity Catholic Church. 5000 to the
pastor of Immaculate Conception Church.
$500 to st. Joseph's Parochial School in
Georgetown, $500 to the pastor of Holy
Trinity Church. to be applied to the build
ing fund for new school; $1OO to the
Little Sisters of the Poor.
Mrs. Stanley Griffith, for faithful atten-
ton to testatrix and her sister. is given
500 and Amelia +. Eberly. Catherine
Straub and George Eberly, sr.. are each
to have $500. The remaining estate is to
go to her cousin. George EberIy. ST.. and
his three children. in equal portions.
The share of Amelia T. Eberly, as well
as the specific bequest to her. is to be
held in trust for her for ten years, ac-
cording to a codicil dated January 20,
1912
William II. Manogue is named as exec
utor. IS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16

ed to form a part OF the program at
the thirty-second annual convention OF
the American Electric Railway Associa-
ton, representing more than 5000 miles
Of track. 78 per cent of the total In this
country, at Atlantic City October Ii
to II.
Among the propositions which the
, convention is to consider will be a re-
port of q joint committee. composed OF
members of its own organization OF the
National Electric Light Association. the
American Institute of Electrical Engi-
neers and the American Telegraph and
Telephone Company. which report Will
discuss a form of agreement for the
joint use of poles in city and village
streets. 1t is expected that this will
open the way to a cooperation that will
gradually eliminate many of the I'M
slightly poles along streets of some mu-
inequalities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
REFUTE CHARGES AGAINST
FOOD AT ELLIS ISLAND
Chairman Hughes Of Investigating
Commission Terms Complainant
a Perjurer.

NEW YORK, September 1.-THE fed
eral commission investigating food condi
tons at Ellis Island heard testimony yes
terday in REPUTATION of much that has
previously been given in support of as
sertions that the food furnished to the
immigrants was unfit for human con
sumption.
Hiram Burnett. q wholesale fish dealer
employees had sold rotten fish to the Ellis
recall that any fish was ever sent from
his stand to Ellis Island.
Other witnesses who had been connect
ed either with supplying food to the inn
migration station or with handling 1t de-
clared that SO far as they knew it was
good.
Called a Perjurer.
The commission held that Fritz Lin
dinger. one OF the principal witnesses in
support of the assertions that bad food
was served to immigrants, Stands be-
fore the commission as a perjurer. This
announcement was made by Chairman
Hughes OF the commission. Lindinger.
who was an unsuccessful bidder for the
commissary contract, swore last July. In
an affidavit affixed to his bid for this
contract, that there were no Judgments
against him. and that he was in good
financial standing.
Twelve Judgments Cited.
Former Representative Bennett, repre-
senting Hudg'ns & Dumas, the present
holders of the Ellis Island food contract.
filed with the commission a statement
from a local trust company showing that
at the time the affidavit was made there
were on record twelve judgments against
Lindinger.
Lindinger earlier in the hearing testt.
fled he saw impure and decayed meat and
fish being shipped to Ellis Island for the
consumption of the immigrants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
LOW WATER IN CANAL.
Coal Boats Have Trouble on Trips
From Cumberland.

Low water in the upper Potomac. where
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal Is fed.
Is causing low water in the canal, and
boats with cargoes are having trouble In
getting from Cumberland to this city. 1t
Is stated they are often delayed twenty
four hours over their expected time Of ar
rival.
The scarcity Of rain in the upper coun-
try is said to be responsible for the low
water In the river. II Is stated that In
the vicinity of Hagerstown the Potomac
Is lower than II has been in many years.
In many places the water Is so low that
skiffs and nat-bottom boats drawing less
than foot of water cannot be used, and
boys are wading across the river at al
most any point in water not above their
knees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
TWO CARS AND BARN
DESTROYED BY BLAZE
Mysterious Fire Being Probed.
Flames in Representative
JOhnSon'S Home.

Two cars and barn Of the Baltimore
and Washington Transit Company on
Blair road, Takoma Park. were de-
stroyed by fire early this morning. The
damage is estimated at $4,000. and is
only partly covered by insurance
The flames originated in the south end
Of the barn. A Waterman was in the
north end of the barn when the flames
were discovered by a policeman. No.
- chemical engine company was called
to the place. but the fire had gained
such Roadway that the barn and con-
tents were destroyed. One OF the de-
stroyed cars was OF the Edison storage
motor type. Steps had been taken re-
Gently by the company to eiectrify the
road.
cendiary origin and Is being investigated
by the fire marshal.
Blaze Causes 800 Damage.
About 500 damage was done by fire
shortly after 8 o'clock this morning on
the third floor OF the home of George
r. Gillops. 116 9Th street southeast. The
origin of the Are Is unknown.
John r. Robinson was slightly burned
on the hand last night when gas escap-
ing from a pipe In his home. l241h Lin
den street northeast. ignited. The fire
department extinguished the blaze.
A gas jet breaking OK In a bedroom in
the home OF Representative Joseph john
son OF South Carolina shortly before s
o'clock last night caused small fire.
Mr.. johnson went TO the cellar and turn
ed of the now OF gas. a passerby mo-
ticed the blaze In the bedroom and
sounded an alarm OF fire. BY the time
had been eStinguished. No damage re-
suited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
INDIANA'S COAL OUTPUT.
Total Production in 1912 Amounted
to 15,2S5,7l8 Short Tons.

The production Of coal In Indiana in
1919, according to r. w. Parker Of the
United States geological survey. was To-
2s5. 71s short tons. having a spot value
of ST.. $50. 546 an increase from 14.2oi ,s55
short tons, valued at $15328, sos. in 1911.
The increase was 1.06x363 tons. OF II
per cent. in quantity and s. 153, 73l. or
IA per cent in value.
The number Of men employed in the
coal mines OF Indiana in 1912 was II 65l.
The United States bureau OF mines re-
ports 20 lives lost by accidents in the coal
mines of Indiana in 1928 underground
and on the surface.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
Mondell Makes Reply.

Republicans had to admit that Mr..
Stanley was considerable Of a shackle
finder, but Representative Mondell stirred
around In the piles of chains and found a
few that he thought fitted Mr. Stanley.
He first described Mr.. Stanley as 1.-THE
man who has acquired more notoriety
than any other man in this country In his
mock chasing of the money trust" Then
he described him as the chief batter OF
the money devil and a man who has
insisted on legislation to prevent inter
locking directorates.
And" he continued. Il have never
been bound rs the gentleman from Ken
lucky, Mr.. Stanley. is now bound and
compelled to sit with head bowed In
shame. as his ought to be II II is not, in
that he Is compelled at the behest Of an
executive power to support the currency
measure which ought to carry the legis-
lation he has insisted upon, but that is as
silent as the grave upon the subject"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
Goes to It Again.

lie lifted his voice pitch higher.
This gentlemen who has just addressed
us has attained an enviable eminence by
his prompt obedience to any command by
his silence under the lash. by his quick de-
Tense Of any kind of gag. and here with
the marks of his servitude upon him be-
fore the hair has grown enough to cover
the marks of the collar upon his neck. be-
fore the imprint of the shackles is effaced
from his wrists and his ankles and be-
fore the echoes OF his voice have died in
This hall. where but lately he defended
every republican outrage, he arises here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16

to lecture democrats forsooth, about in
dependence" More yelps. Mr.. Stanley
then pictured the difference between
democratic harmony and republican team
work:
I'VE answered to a CALI ne said 'You
obeyed the goad driven into your quiv-
erfng flesh"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16

Funeral services for Mrs. Aida Glus-
hak. wife Of Rev. DR.. J. Glushak. rabbi
OF Adas Israel Congregation, who died
at her home, Cos p street northwest.
Sunday. were held this morning at her
late residence. Interment was at the
cemetery OF the Adas Israel Congrega-
tons. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
Woman's Republic to Meet.

Arrangements are complete for the first
meeting of the season Of the Woman's
Republic TO be held this evening at 8
O'Clock at the Portner. 18th and U streets
northwest. Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood will
make Il report on her recent trip to
Europe. Officers will be elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
TRACTION MEN TO MEET.
Trackage Totaling sc, 900 Miles Will
Be Represented at Atlantic City.

Addresses by Assistant Surgeon Cen
eral W. c. Rucker OF the United States
public health service and by ". F. Ham,
vice president Of the Washington Rail.
way and Electric Company, arc announc-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
j. S. FOREIGN TRADE
ATTA|NS HUGE FIGURES
Balance of 1903, 4O1 ,662 in
Our Favor in Seven
Months Period,

Foreign trade Of the United States con-
tinues to show large increases, and the
differences between imports and exports
all show the balance to be in favor OF
the United States, according to a state
ment OF the Department Of Commerce. The
figures just made public. which are FOX
the seven-months period ending with July
last. point to a $64. 100000 increase over
the corresponding period of 1912.
The total trade during this period is
recorded at S2.3i6. 1852. divided into
imports of S1.O1sS71.475 and exports of
81 .327 ,273. 1877. showing a trade balance In
favor OF the United States OF $3Os. 4Ol &C.,.
Great Britain Best Customer.
Increases are shown In the exports of
manufactured and partly manufactured
articles from the United States. the sales
in the seven-month period being $685.. 49,
1O3. as compared with $S11 49,. $50 in the
corresponding period Of last year.
The United Kingdom is still far in the
lead as the United States best customer.
our sales to that nation In the seven
months having exceeded $2J2.OOO.OOO, and
our purchases therefrom amounting to
almost $155. 5OO.OOO, a total trade of nearly
$4oU.OCN.OOO. Canada comes second, with
lToiI " ihoI e
han $247. 100000 and sales to US exceed
ing $67, 100000, an aggregate trade OF over
$3l5OOO,OOO
Germany is third, with a total trade of
more than $26S, 100000. of which over
$lO2, 100000 were sales to us and over
$l66. 100000 were purchases from us.
france Is fourth, with a total trade of
S133 S33. pa. divided into S71.359, 7O4 sales
to us and $61. 973,31O purchases from us.
France, however, Is closely pressed by
Cuba, which comes next. with a total
trade of $126 SIS. 41O. made up OF $S5. 1S7.-
CTS sales to us and $40 791, 132 purchases
from us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
Balances Favor United States.

A comparison OF the import and export
statistics for the three classes above
named show In each instance balance
of trade in our favor OF foodstuffs
partly or wholly manufactured the i'm
p rts amounted to Sill, SS9,515 and the
exports to $1sS, 500, 724, making trade
balance in our favor of over 81 100000
The imports of manufactures for further
use in manufacturing amounted to
$206 $50, 532 and the exports to $40 SS3.-
436, the trade balance in our favor being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
HIGH PRAISE OF BANANA
John Barrett Portrays 1t as
Civi|izing Influence and
Protests Tariff.

shooting the dove Of peace from off
Its perch. John Barrett director general
OF the Pan-American Union, today IN
stalled the banana as the emblem OF inter
national tranquility. at least SO far as
Latin America is concerned. In a letter
addressed to the Senate and House con-
feFees on the tariff bill protesting against
the proposed duty on fruit he portrayed
the humble banana as a powerful civiliz-
Ing influence.
Mr.. Barrett's Protest.
"Only a person like myself" Mr.. Rar-
rett sets forth. who has been intimately
associated with recent history and de-
velopment with Latin American countries
and especially those bordering on the
Caribbean sea and Gulf OF Mexico. ap-
preciates the mighty change that has been
wrought In the political, economic. agri-
countries by the growth Of the banana
industry. 1.-THE building up Of the banana
business has done more than any other
individual influence. material or political,
to bring about conditions Of prosperity
sanitation. health and peace in those
low Lying coast lines Of the Caribbean
and Gulf Of Mexico. which. previous to
the banana era. were largely given up
to the wild jungles, malaria. shiftless
people and haunts of insipient revolu-
TONS"
Banana in Doves Beak.
The dove Of peace, 1t was said by one
of the conferees after he had read Mr..
Barrett's appeal, hereafter should carry
| banana In Its beak instead of the use
| less II ornamental twig of myrtle. Especi-
ally was the change appropriate in the
members opinion. since Mr. Barrett de-
| clared that the banana will do more to
advance prosperity and preserve peace
1 In the states where 1t has grown than
any other agricultural or commercial in
| fuence."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
Banana in Doves Beak.

William A. McClyment has grown the
prize tomato of Queen Anne county,
Maryland. 1t weighs exactly two pounds,
and is perfect specimen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
Complete SeIf-G0vernment Is
Strongly Advocated by Rep
reSentative Clark.
HALF-A ND-HALF SYSTEM
ALSO GIVEN APPROVAL
Addresses East Washington Cit
zens-Resolution Adopted Calling
for Representation in Congress.

Declaring that he favors complete self
government for the District OF Columbia,
but no change in the half -and-half sys-
tenn by which the United States con-
tributes to the cost of maintaining the
National Capital, Representative Frank
Clark OF Florida last night told mem
bers Of the East Washington Citizens
Association that Congress is ready to
grant suffrage to the people of Wash
ington.
The Florida members remarks. made
at the first fall meeting Of the asso-
citation, preceded action by that body in
unanimously indorsing a resolution In
troduced by Capt William NJ. Potter
favoring a District delegate in Con-
gress. The resolution recites that Con-
gress shall be requested to make such
arrangement by legislation or constitu-
tional amendment as shall enable the
citizens of the District to elect by ballot
delegate to the House Of Representa-
tives.
Representative Clark stated that he
would like to see change in the form
of government here which would give
Washingtonians as complete rights of
citizenship as those enjoyed by the peo-
pie o. other cities He said that he
would favor a mayor and a city council
for Washington and the election of a
delegate to serve in the Senate as well
as one to serve in the House of Repre-
Senfatiyps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16

in excess OF $34.OOO.OOO In finished manu-
features the balance Of trade in our
favor was greatest. exceeding $2i7.OOO.-
600, the imports in this class having been
S216, 500, $50 and the exports $463, 7O6. 543.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
Reports of Committees.

Reports of several committees were
made, the association indorsing a plan
recommended by the committee on chart
ties and corrections. OF which Samuel w
Curriden is chairman, that tho proposed
athletic stadium for the District be To-
Gated between the present buildings OH
the Jail site and the Anacostia river. The
plan contemplates using the jail prop
erty az the site for the future Eastern
High School after the jail shall have
been removed. Mr.. Curriden said that
the jail building could be used gym
nasium and the two dormitories now on
the property as laboratories should 1t be
decided to build the new Eastern High
School at that point.
Capt. Potter, chairman OF the commit
tee on streets and avenues. told Of the
recent visit OF the District Commissioners
to the southeast section and declared
that the prospect of number of impor-
tant street improvements for that sec
ton being provided for In the next esti-
mates is excellent. Among the improve
ments urged are that Pennsylvania ave-
nue. from 14th street TO the west end o.
the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge and Po-
tomac avenue from Sth to 18th streets
be paved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
Lauds Chairman johnson.

Representative Clark. who has lived
In the southeast section during the nine
years he has served as member Of
Congress. manifested great interest in
the proceedings Of the meeting and made
several brief speeches during the evening.
He paid a tribute to Representative Ben
Johnson, chairman of the House District
committee, who. he said, is the best
friend the District Of Columbia has He
declared that he expects to push through
the House of Representatives at the next
session his bills calling for the separa-
ton Of the races on street cars and
other public conveyances and to prohibit
intermarriage of the races
The reference to Chairman Johnson met
with the Endorsement of Mr.. Weller, who
said that the chairman of the House
District committee Is the friend Of the
poor people of Washington. Mr.. Weller
gave notice that at a future meeting he
expects to present to the association n
model plan" for taxation In the District
which will lessen the burden borne by
the working classes