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The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Sparrow In Congress.

An English sparrow fluttered into the
House chamber this afternoon and
perched itself above Speaker Clark's ros-
trum, twittering incessantly. Congress-
man Bryan Of Washington did his best
to talk against the feathered songster.
Congressman Campbell Of Kansas inter-
rupted him with the remark: Does the
gentleman yield to the SPARROW 4
do" snapped Bqryan, but not to q
member" The bird remained.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Biz Parcel Post Revenue.

Revenue amounting to $7.076,517.4s was
received by the Postoffice Department
during the first three months of the
calendar year. from the sale of parcel
post stamps. According to an an
nouncement from Postmaster General
SpYleson today. more than 150. .0oo. coo
parcel post packages were hendled dur
ue the first three months of operation
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Change Weight Standard.

A new standard for the measurement
Of diamonds and other precious stones
entering the United States was fixed by
the Treasury Department today. In
structions have been sent to all col
lectors of customs to adopt as the unit
OF weight the metric carat of 200 milli-
grams. This will make the practice OF
this country conform to that of the
Netherlands, France and Belgium
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Legislative News In Brief

Senators, members of Congress. and
other officials could work at the pre-
vailing temperature. he could likewise.
The refrigerating plant is so con-
structed as to provide a temperature
twenty degrees lower than In any other
Federal office, but the Cabinet mem-
bers in their meeting today did not find
conditions any better than in their own
offices
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Quits As Captain of Watch.

Ill health. brought on by close con-
finement to his duties as captain Of the
watch of the State, War. and Navy
building for twenty-five years, caused
the resignation OF Capt. Bart Diggins,
who left Washington today for a trip
to Cuba, Panama. and the West Indies,
by which he hopes to recuperate.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Girls To Appeal To Wilson.

The White House probably will be
invaded tomorrow by ten high school
girls of Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
who are on their way here to ask Presi-
dent Wilson to support them in their
efforts to have the Philadelphia Liberty
Bell exhibited at the Panama exposi-
ton.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
"Nellie Bly," Loses Suit.

Bly," has lost her suit in the United
States Supreme Court to prevent the
transfer of a suit arising from her
alleged financial entanglements from
the court of Judge Chatfeld. at New
York, to that of Judge Mayer. Her
charge of judicial bias was not upheld.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Sticks To Old Ruling.

That II was not prepared to change
its previous rulings in the Boston-New
York import differential rate contro-
versy was announced by the Interstate
Commerce Commission today. Chairman
Clarke in his opinion, said:
After full consideration Of all the
matters presented on the rehearing, we
are Of the opinion that the conclusions
reached In our original and supple
mental reports are correct, and are
not prepared to change those findings"
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Wick Gets Berth.

Walker w. Wick. of Rutherford. N. j.,
who took a prominent part in the cam
paign of President Wilson, and who
was secretary of the inaugural COM
mittee, has been named collector Of
customs for the Dominican republic.
No confirmation is required by the Sem
ate. The position pays $500 a year.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
For One Motor License,

A bill of Importance to automobil!sts
was introduced in the House today by
on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
II provides that an automobilist or op-
orator of any self-propelled vehicle
using the public highways In interstate
commerce shall be required to take out
only one license. II the bill becomes
others.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Offers Wilson Fly Traps

President Wilson has been offered the
opportunity to catch all the flies in the
city of Washington. provided he draws
on the White House funds to the extent
of $40 With this sum, duly transferred
to the credit of certain individual
Of Bridseville, Pa, he can obtain and
operate eight fiytraps invented by said
individual and containing what the
Bridgeville citizen describes as irresist-
fble Fly BATE
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
No Icebox for Wilson.

President Wilson does not intend to
have the White House refrigerating
plant put into operation in order that
he might enjoy In his executive office
an exceptional temperature during the
through Secretary Tumulty. that II the
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Extend Norway's Treaty.

This country and Norway will enjoy
for another term of five years the ad-
vantages of a special arbitration agree
ment, as tie result Of action taken by
Secretary OF State Bryan and Norwe-
gian Minister Bryn in signing a treaty.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Kentucky City Enjoined.

The city of Owensboro, KY, was en-
Joined from enforcing an ordinance
oustirg the Cumberland Telephone and
Telegraph Company from its streets.
when the Supreme Court sustained the
Federal courts in Kentucky.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Wilson Will Visit
Capitol Again Today

The President viii 60 to the Capitol
again late today to confer with a num-
br Of Senators on patronage appoint
ments. A number Of land office choices
and a Washington State Federal judge
ship will be discussed.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Would Save Children.

An products made in factories where
children under fourteen years are en-
ployed and in mines where children
dnder sixteen years are employed
would be barred from interstate COM
nerce If a bill introduced today by
Congressman Copley of Illinois is
gassed.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Mandate Is Ordered.

The United States Supreme Court
has ordered a mandate sent down i'm
mediately in the case of the Curtis
Turbine Company against the Cramp
Shipbuilding Company, both of Phila-
delphia.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Roosevelt To Speak.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt will address the District OF
Columbia branch of the American So
city of Marine Craftsmen in the hail
Of the Cosmos Club tonight
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Wilson Congratulates King.

Conveying the congratulations Of the
United States Government and the peo-
pie of this country, a cablegram has
been sent by President Wilson to King
Gustav v of Sweden on the occasion of
the latter's birthday.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Admits Charges Received.

The State Department makes no COM
ment on the complaints made by the
Huerta government against the course
pursued by United States Consul John.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Tariff Report Soon.

Chairman Simmons, of the Finance
Committee. announced today in the
Senate that he expected to report the
tariff bill by the latter part of next
week. The Finance Committee today
considered the sundries schedules.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
Asks Armor Plans Figures.

Request that Secretary of the Navy
Daniels furnish an estimate as to the
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
The Coolest Spot in Washington

Twice its former size,
the Greater Palais Royal
Basement is now more
than a department for
Housefurnishings, Re-
frigerators, China, and
Glass. Ware. etc.
1t is also a Basement
Of Bargains = of un-
usual values gathered
from all departments,
little in cost, but reli-
able IS to quality.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

Hemmed Huck Towels at &c: Turk
ish Towels. a,x40 inches at &c; Hem
stitched Cloths, yards long. $1.19,
and Hemmed Napkins at &c per
dozen.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

Long Kimonos, of lawn and ba-
tiste. scalloped all around. Is not
the making of them alone worth
Csc?
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

Pillow Cases, 45x36 inches for SC;
sheets ready to use, 54x90 inches. at
&c and 6Sx9c inches for 42c.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

Saucepans. Ladies'. Basting SPOONS.
Cups. Plates. tunnels, Candlesticks,
Soap Dishes, etc. Worth TO &c.
Choice for Sc.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17
!s::: ss::::: i $500

women's One-piece Tissue Dresses,
poems in light blue. pink. lavender.
and black and white stripes. VAL
ues to $3.50 at 81 for choice.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

Combinations. Skirts, Gowns,
Chemises. Drawers. and Corset
Covers: best quality nainsook. cam
brio, and lawn; lace and embroidery
trimmed. Values to $500 at SSc.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

Porch or House Dresses, of good
quality gingham and percale. Dutch
neck style. light and dark colors;
sizes "a to "A.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

Wash Dresses for adults in sizes
81 to A; in black and white, blue
and white. pink and white. and law
ender and white stripes and checks.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

Women's Lawn Dresses, pin
stripes and figures. with lingerie
collars and cuffs; also white bed
ford cord skirts, new models. with
high waist line. Values to So at 81
for choice.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

women's Swiss Ribbed Vests. plain
and fancy yokes; Children's Ribbed
and plain Long Hose and Socks:
women's SiIk-lisle Hose. black and
cClors.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

Jelly Glasses with tin covers; D.
ounce size: also Glass Table Tum-
biers. assorted patterns, full size.
Choice for 1c.
The Washington times., 1913-06-17

women's Hose. light weight. black
and tan.
women's and Children's Ribbed
Low Neck Vests, plain and fancy
yokes; ordinary and extra sizes.
Values to sc at Sc for choice.
Infants and Children's Plain and
Fancy Socks: Children's Long Hose.
ribbed and plain.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
OFFICERS TO EXPLAIN
cARABAo DINNER AT WASHING.
TON TO BE SlFTED.
Officials to Begin investigation OF
satires Of Philippine Policy at
Club Banquet.

Washington, Dec. 17.-As the result
Of President Wilson's order for an in
vestigation of the banquet of the Mill
tary Order of Cardiac, which was fea
tured by various satires and traves
ties on the Administrations Philippine
policy, army and navy officials who
comprise the Carabaos were expected
to explain the affair.
Secretaries Daniels and Garrison
conferred at length on the subject and
called upon Rear Admiral Thomas T.
Howard, U. s. NJ, and Maj. Gen. James
Aleshire, U. s. A.. the two highest Off
GERS of the Carabaos, for an explana-
ton. They promised to give all the in
formation desired. They would not
discuss the incident for publication.
President Wilson, incensed by the
nature of the entertainment provided
at the banquet formally withdrew his
acceptance of honorary membership
In the order, which is composed of reg
ular and volunteer officers of the army
and navy who served in the Philippine
islands during the four years succeed.
Ing the Spanish-American war.
The demand for an investigation,
together with limitations from the
White House that courts martial and
severe reprimands would not be sur
prising as a result of the banquet,
caused a sensation in army and navy
circles In the capital.
The president communicated with
various members of the cabinet, ex.
pressing his indignation that officers
Of the army and navy should sing
songs containing profane epithets to-
ward a people whom the United States
was endeavorfng to assist to self-gov-
eminent and civilization.
Officials of the Cara baos expressed
deep regret that our efforts at pure
funmaking should have aroused crit.
Cism"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
Mob Executes Two Blacks.
VIOLATE HOURS OF WORK LAW
Railroads Are Severely Arraisned In
Report lssued by Interstate Com
merce Commission.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Apparently
as forerunner Of new demands from
the Interstate commerce commission
that the railroads of America prove
their efficiency Of management or sub
NIT to new regulations, the commits
sion today issued a report showing
that the roads had violated the hours
of service law for trainmen in 261 ,332
instances during one year. That is,
261,332 members of train crews had
been forced by traffic delays, which
the report declares were wholly pre-
ventable, to work more than the legal
limit of 16 hours continuously. Great
pains are taken to set forth the argu-
ment of the commission that since
these violations of the statute we're
avoidable, the public will expect them
to cease.
Another discovery is that while
lines have violated the law in a whole
sale manner, others in the same terri
tory and with similar traffic have
avoided more than slight percentage
Of delays. The four worst offenders,
as shown by the report, are the Balti-
more & Ohio, the Illinois Central, the
Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh,
and the New York Central.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
ROOT DECLINES PRESIDENCY
N. Y. Senator Says He Is Grateful
for Suggested Nomination, but
Says He Is Too Old.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Root
of New York declared on the floor OF
the senate that he would not accept
the nomination for president and could
not accept the Office II elected.
81 shall always be grateful for the
friendship manifested in the sugges.
ton that I should be nominated for
president" said Senator Root. but !
ask my friends on the orher side o.
the chamber in whose minds may LUX
some suspicion that my utterances
may be charged to personal ambition
to remember this fact: Before this
administration comes to close l shall
have reached the age of seventy-two.
before the next administration closes
| shall be seventy-six years olo"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
man MAY HAVE
DROWNED SELF
FORMER oSkALoosA BOY CON-
TENDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP.
LEHIGH POST OFFICE is LOOTED
TWO Large Wolves Shot-Perry
Adopts SIogan-Boone Calls An
Election Des Moines Hold
ups Continue.

Des Moines, Dec. 1.-THE police
We're to-day asked to search for Earl
5. German, aged "a, agent OF the
Mitchell Life Ins. Co. whose wife at
Webster City received letter threat
ening self destruction. She received
the letter Monday stating that the
writer intended to end his life that
night and it is believed that he
drowned himself in the Des Moines
river, as the letter asked for last
forgiveness if he should take his life
that way. German stated that finan-
cial troubles were the cause of the
action. He willed his property to his
wife. A. G. Henderson, the county
attorney of Webster City, who has
written to Police Chief Jenney in re-
gard to the case stated that German
might have been insincere. 1t is re-
ported that German is Indebted to a
number of people.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
CALL U. S, GIRL SPY
ITALIANS ARREST DAUGHTER OF
HARVARD PROFESSOR.
Charge Of Espionage Placed Against
Miss Dorothy McVane by Gov
eminent Agents.

Rome, Dec. 17.-Dorothy McVane
daughter of Prof. McVane of Harvard
university, has been arrested at Taran-
to, Italy, charged With espionage upon
the Italian naval base situated there.
United States Ambassador Thomas
Nelson Page was notified by the Ital.
ian government of the arrest
Miss McVane, who made a success
full debut here as singer in La
Boheme" three years ago. had gone
to southern Italy to sing with a small
opera company.
Her familiarity with Italian naval
officers at Brindisi gave rise to sus'
picions among the authorities aud she
was watched by secret service agents,
In addition to Miss MacVane's
friendship with Italian naval officers
her French maid was also seen often
talking with otficersfst Rr!rd dist, -...--.. q.
When Miss MacVane went to Taran-
to from Brindisi she was kept under
strict surveillance.
Her maid was intercepted and the
authorities claim to have found evil
dence against her.
Immediately after her arrest Miss
MacVane attempted to send word to
Ambassador Page but the authorities
refused to accept her letter. Later
Mr. Page was officially notified.
Miss MacVane asked that her father,
Prof Silas M. MacVane, be notified
of her plight.
Miss Edith MacVane. sister of the
girl suspected by the Italian govern
ment, called at the United States en-
bassy and asked for immediate action.
She told Ambassador Page that her
sister had not been put in prison but
Is under constant surveillance and is
isolated from her relatives and all
her letters intercepted.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
PROGRESSIVES FAVOR ALLEN
Moline UII) Man Named as Bull
Moose Candidate for U. S. Sen.
ator From Illinois.

Chicago, Dec. 17.-Frank c. Allen
OF Moline. ILL.,, was endorsed for Unit.
ed States senator by the Progressives
of Illinois at their state meeting here.
Speakers at the opening session of the
meeting condemned President vii.
sons tariff bill and called attention
to Governor DUNES promises of an
economical administration and the In.
crease of $S,000,000 in taxes for the
operation of the state government in
1914. The defeat of the initiative and
referendum in the last legislature was
charged to the combine of Demo.
Republican gangsters," as we'll as the
failure of the tax commission bill and
the eight-hour measure for working
women. ..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
RACING STEAMERS COLLIDE
THE "MATTE BAsETTA" BADLY
DAMAGED RETURNS TO PIER.
Large Hole Torn In Side of Steamer
and the 500 Passengers Are
Panic-Stricken.

New York, Dec. 17.-Speeding to-
wards Boston in a race with two 9TH
er steamers, the Bay State Line
steamboat Tennessee collided with
a schooner, Matte Basetta," and was
so badly damaged that it was forced
to return to it's pier here. The col
lision took place during the night and
a large hole was torn in the side of
the steamer. The five hundred pas
sengers were panic-stricken but no
one was injured.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
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IOWA SUPREME
COURT DECISIONS.
s..s.-s..i-.s..s..s.s... !. .s..s.s..t..s.t.s..s.

Des Moines, Dec. 17.-Kate NJ.
Townsend, fiancee of the late w. I.
Sewers, will get the insurance on two
five thousand dollar policies, as decid-
ed by the supreme court. At the
time Sewers was shot accidentally
the policies were in the names of his
brother and sister, but his will gave
the policies to Miss Townsend. Dis
trict Judge Hewett of Des Moines
held that these changes could not be
made, but the supreme court held
them to be good.
The supreme court has reversed
the Guy II. Hall divorce case, from
Dallas Center, and laid down the
law that the affinity racket" doesn't
go in Iowa divorce trials.
Mrs. Georgia s. Hall won from her
husband in the Polk county district
court and was awarded $1,000 ali
mony and $500 attorney fees. This
! is all annulled by the action of the
court and the couple after some
months of divorced life find them
selves again married by decree oil
the highest court of Iowa.
Many extraordinary incidents &C
Cured In the trial OF the case in Polk
county, and Justrial Byron w. Pres
ton, who wrote the supreme court
opinion, cites many of these. The
couple were married at Dallas Center
May IA, 1906. They had known each
lother from childhood. They had fire
quent love quarrels, but after each
reconciliation the love flame was
brighter than ever. Only a short
time before marriage Hall, according
to the testimony in the case, wrote
to his fancee this note: Yours until
death do us part"
Following the marriage there was
according to the court records, al
lagreement that there should be nj
children. From the date of this
agreement there appeared to be al
estrangement. The wife, the court
record shows, was charged with ad
hitting to a neighbor that she die
not love her husband and that sht
had an affinity" In 1910 Mrs. Hal
came to Des Moines to study music
at Drake conservatory. In 1911 Mr.
and Mrs. Hall entered an agreemen
that they would separate for a tern
of two years. During this time tn
couple were not to live in the SAM
house. Mrs. Hall was allowed $50
cash and 800 attorney fees. Tn
court finds that Hall lived up to hi
part of the agreement, but that Mrs
Hall within the three months filed
petition for divorce.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
For Free Text Books.

Ottumwa, Dec. ia petition is be-
ing circulated by the Trades and La
Dor assembly soliciting signatures, the
purpose of which is to obtain a suffi-
cient number OF names of voters to
legally submit the matter of free text
books to the electors at the next
school election. 1t is said that a
large number of signatures are being
obtained and as it Is necessary to Sc
cure one-third of the number of voters
in the city before submitting the mat
ter, strenuous effort is being put
forth by the. promoters of the idea.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
Hurt HANDLING Stove.

Fort Madison, Dec. 1.-Two men
were carrying a large base burner up
wooden stairway here last evening
when 1t gave way and T. r. Smith, a
transfer man, was caught underneath
the falling stove He sustained two
broken legs and serious injuries to
his head. H. C. Cooney, a hardware
merchant, whose store was near by,
went to the assistance of Smith and
broke his own ankle when he vaulted
a fence. In alighting he caught his
foot in a small sewer entrance.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
Stop Taking Up Track.

Des Moines, Dec. 17.--Polk county
deputies today served notice OF an
injunction on e. C. Smith and the
Ohio Iron and Metal Works, a Chica-
go firm, to stop them from taking up
the 26 miles of track of the FIT. Dodge
and Southern r. R., between Des
Moines Junction and Newton, issued
in Jasper county by District Judge
Talbot upon the request of Ross r.
Hawry. Smith purchased the road
from receivers for $4,000 and has
sold all but about five miles to the
Ohio Iron & Metal Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
To Pick Rhodes Scholar

Iowa City, Dec. 17.-Five college
presidents will meet in Iowa City next
Saturday to pick the Rhodes scholar
from Iowa. Three Iowa colleges are
represented in the list of those who
passed the preliminary examinations
held in Iowa City on Oct. Is and 16.
The candidates for the appointment
follow: ]. H. st. John of Muscatine.
(GrinnelD: H. w. Van Pelt of Mount
Vernon (CornelD; Arthur S. Kirk of
Des Moines Drake); and James Au-
dubon Sewers of Des Moines (Drake)
1.-THE last named is son of the late
James E. Sewers, former editor of
the Times and who is an Oskaloosa
boy by birth.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-12-18
MIllTANTS BURN A CHURCH
incendiaries Smash Their Way In
Through Stained Glass Window
In Liverpool Edifice.

Liverpool. Dec. 1.-THE suffragette
arson squad did extensive damage to
ST. Anne's church here. The stalls on
the south side of the church we're de-
stroyed and the splendid organ was
seriously damaged. Entrance was
gained to the church through a stained
glass window which the incendiaries
smashed. The usual suffrage litera.
ture was left scattered about the place
to indicate that the fire was intended
as a protest against the government s
treatment of Mrs. Emeline Pankhurst