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The Washington times., 1913-08-23
TROOPS CALLED OUT
BY STRIKE At ERIE

ERIE. Pa. Aug. 3.-With troops of
State constabulary patrolling the streets
and the calling of a general strike
threatened by the Central Labor Union
the strike Of 1000 molders and 200 ma
chinists assumed a serious aspect to-
day. Forty troopers arrived following
serious outbreaks last slight when
Guard Edward Stafer was badly beaten
bv a mob of strike sympathizers. He
was rescued by police and taken to a
hospital, where he is in a serious con-
dltion.
Earlier, policemen who had been
guarding one OF the dozen shops where
men are on strike, were fired upon.
but no one was hit. Wholesale arrests
of both strikers and stTikebreakers were
made upon the arrival of the troopers.
The violence was repetition of SINH
lar outbreaks which have occurred ever
since the shops affected started work
with strikebreakers. A short time ago
Mayor Stern appealed to Governor
Tener for troops. The governor sent
representative here to Investigate. AS
a result OF his report, the governor
ordered out the troops.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
TREASURY WORKERS
TO Be PAID AUG. 80
Last Day of Month Falls on
Sunday, and the Next One
Is Holiday.

All clerks and other employees of the
Treasury Department will receive
salaries for the last half OF August,
Saturday. August 30.
Payments will be made under de-
cision by Comptroller Of the Treasury
Downey today, in which he holds that
as the 3lst falls on Sunday. the service
month. so far as the majority Of Gov
ernment workers is concerned. ends on
August 30. and payments can be made
that day. Otherwise the Treasury en-
ployes would not receive their money
until Tuesday. September ?. as Monday
is Labor Day and a holiday.
The Law provides that when pay day
falls on Sunday or Il holidays, payments
must be made on the day following.
but the Comptroller holds that under
his decision making payments on the
last day Of the month possible, Satur-
day is pay day. as it Is the last working
dav.
1t is probable that the other Govern
ment departments will make payments
Saturday.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Schultz Mild hammered,
Declares @. X. Davis

D. H. Schultz. accused Of having shot
his chum, Francis A Reilly, early this
morning, was to all appearances mild
hammered man, and was never seen to
give any exhibition OF a violent temper
according TO o. X Davis, secretary Of
the Progressive national committee un-
der whose direction Schultz worked un-
til a week ago.
The news Of the shooting came as
a great surprise TO me. for never
observed anything about Schultz that
indicated he would get mixed up in an
affair Of this nature said Mr. Davis
this morning. He resigned his place
here about week ago, saying he was
going 10 accept a position offered him
in California and ! had post card
from him q few days ago, dated from
some town in Colorado, which led me
TO believe that he was on the coast by
this time.
Schultz and Reilly were employed
here at the same time, and ! am Ger
tain there was no friction between them
at that time. During the latter part Of
Schultz's employment here ! did not no
tice anything about him that would in
dicate he was laboring under any men
tai stress or that there was anything on
his mind.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

proper in an sense. The opposition 10
excise legislation they said. had been
of the customary character. cons'stinis
merely of the presentation OF theII
views to Congress through. the meu1uIll III u
Of regularlv employed attorneys. The
collection Of a special lobby fund was
denied.
The lobby committee is now deNotlng
its attention to the McDermOtt phase OF
the investigation: that is, the aHese"
relations between Congressman McDer- :
mott and the National Association or
Manufacturers and between MCl)erIhOI'
and the Washington pawnbrokers.
Asked today II Mr.. MCDermotts 5 name
was in anv way involved in the excise
law fight, both Mr.. Solan and Mr.. Har-
yey said thev knew the Illinois Con-
gressman, but he had nothing TO do
with the opposition TO the excise law.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
GENE" HERMAN HELD
IN SHOOTING CASE
Man Known Here Charged With
Assault, After 0'ReiIIy Is
Found With Wound.

NEW YORK. Aug. 23-Pending an
investigation into the shooting Of John
OReilly at Sheepshead bay. Eugene
Herman, who told the police he was d
theatrical manager, was held on
charge OF assault today. O'Reilly was
found by the crew of a street car early
today, suffering from a bullet wound IN
the hand. O'Rellly asked that Chick
Trigger, known to the police as gang
leader and gunman, be notified.
Herman appeared in his bath robe and
his home, and said he had Just shot a
yegg." He declared the burglar sought
to enter the house at a second-story
window. O'Reilly had told the police
he had been lured away from Coney
Island by two men. They tried to
take $50 away from him, he said. and
then shot him.
Detective Blake said he recognized
O'Reilly and Herman as two men he
had seen drinking together at Coney
Island last night. He said he found
So many discrepancies in Kernans s story
that he arrested him. O. Reilly was
also held on a charge OF attempted
burglary.
Mrs. Herman is said to be visiting in
Baltimore.
Gene" Herman. as he is popularly
known in Baltimore and Washington.
has been prominent in theatrical and
athletic circles since attaining his ms
jcrity. He was at one time a star
oarsman, owner of blooded dogs, espe-
cially English bulls. and manager of his
fathers playhouses.
When the will of the late James Law
renee Herman was read and II was
found that the two sons were to re-
ceive but about 5000 a year from the
big estate, rumors were at once heard
that the instrument would be attacked
This happened several months later, but
on MAY 20. last. an agreement was
made whereby the two sons would re-
ceive an additional s., 900. provided that
per cent were earned on an issue of
$4,000 non-cumulative preferred stock.
II this sum was earned by the prop
critics the sons income would then be
slightly over $500 per annum.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
EXPECT BANKERS TO
|KDORSE CURRENCY
Prediction Of Reynolds Shows
Disposition to Favor VIII
sons Money Measure.

CHICAGO. Aug Z3.-George n. Rey-
nolds. president Of the Continental and
Commercial Bank of Chicago, and lead
er Of the conservative element in the
bankers conference on the Owen-Glass
currency bill predicted today that be-
fore the conference adjourns, late this
afternoon. resolutions pledging co-opera-
tiOn with President Wilson in currency
reform. but recommending amendments
10 the measure, will be adopted.
A resolution. asking Congress to post
pone currency action until a committee
had drafted a new bill. offered yester-
day afternoon by James d. FOrgan.
president of the First National Bank
Of Chicago was rejected by the Resolu-
tions Committee at a session that last
ed until early today. The Forgan reso-
luton was said to represent the atti-
tude of the more radical opponents OF
the Owen-Glass bill.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
WILSON OPTIMISTIC
ON CURRENCY BILL
Believes Stand of Democrats in
House Will Bring Many Sem
at0rS Into Line.

1t was declared in quarters close to
the President today that the situation
as respects the enactment of banking
and currency legislation at this session
of Congress was excellent. The Presi-
dent is confident that the bill which is
pending in the House Is going through
substantially as 1t stands.
II is felt in Administration circles that
the victory of the Administration forces
against the insurgents in the House
Democratic caucus, the assurance which
is now complete that the caucus will
adopt the bill. and the further assur-
by a large majority will serve mate
rally to strengthen the bill in the Sen
ate.
In Close Touch.
President Wilson is keeping in close
touch with Senator Owen. chairman of
the Banking and Currency Committee OF
the Senate, and is assured by Mr.. Owen
that the bill is going 10 pass.
The protests of an element among the
bankers assembled at Chicago that the
bill is unworkable will not be needed.
friends of the Administration said to-
day. These protests are looked on at
the White House as the kicks OF body
OF men who want the Aldrich bill en-
acted.
ne ItdSOU niue has b-tll hobt VIVA
the bill in the Senate came out TO-DAY.
1t has been held back and given little
consideration in committee because the
Administration, which is directing the
course Ct the bill. felt II would be bet
ter to wait until 1t was demonstrated
the House Democrats were overWhelm-
ingly with the President.
Will Drive Senators.
The strength OF the bill in the House,
the President and his advisers believe,
will drive a number OF reCalCitrant
Democratic Senators to line up for TIL.
proposed legislation.
The optimistic view taken at the White
House is not shared in all quarters
Much of the talk among Senator's about
forcing a bill through this session Is to
the effect no general revision of the
rency laws Is Icssible in tn" special ses-
sion, and that the full strength of the
opposition among the Democrats will
not be revealed untn the tariff bill Is
passed.
1t is clear. however. that the PresI-
ds nt encouraged by success in the
House, is going to put tn" screws down
On Democratic Senators and insist most
vigorously that the bill be passed, un-
changed in essentials.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Retells Story Of Check.
Accuses McDermott.

Who signed your name on the back
Of the duplicated" asked Mr. Stafford.
AN l know is that McDermott said
he did it"
You are sure there was no agree
ment that McDermott was to get du-
plcate and use it,
4 know of no such understanding"
You were to take the check for your
expenses"
Yes"
McDermott recently issued a state
ment denying this part of the MulhalI
charges. There was an express agree
ment, he says, that duplicate should
be obtained and Cashed by McDermott
hope having been abandoned Of tracing
the original
Names the Inside Rng."
Colonel Mulhall read into the record
th.- names Of the ten men constituting
wkat he called the inside ring" IN
the National Association Of Manufac-
tuners. This ring" he averred had
been running things with high hand
for a numter OF years.
II you can get 50 decent manufactur-
CTs to come here and hack them up in
this campaign after this thing is fully
'NTused. he said, II will go out of
business.
The ten "ringlaeders" were named as
follows:
y. 7. BYRD general HldHdHttg We"
York; c. w. Post. Of Battle Creek;
David y Parry, OF Indianapolis; George
S Boudinot. of New York; Fred
Schwedtman. Of ST Louis: James
Emery. Of Washington: J. Parker NeviI.
attorney for Byrd: F. F. Porter. OF New
York: Marshall Gushing, A former mem
ber,, OF New York. and John Kirby, tr.,
president, Of Dayton.
Mulhall characterized Council Emery
a "generaliimO and hot air artist" and
he took a shot at Post by saying he is
the man who discovered four union men
in hi sfaCtory and was shocked"
Colonel Mulhall was excused until
Monday morning when he will face
cross-examination by McDermott's at
torney. James Easby-Smith.
Il am not afraid of him." said Null
hall but | would like to have a rest
Of a day beofre / begin the cross-ex-
animation
Asserting that they did not know why
they had been summoned and had roth
Harvey, secretary Of the Liquor Deal
saloon keeper. were summoned before
the committee this morning. When the
two men reached the committee room
they were informed by Chairman Gar
rett that they would be excused until
the afternoon session Of the committee
Both Mr. Harvey and Mr.. Solan said
thev knew nothing Of any liquor deal
member Of Congress or which vas i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-04
PARCElLED CUSTOMERS
Interesting Document in Horse
Poisoning Case.

A document showing how the EAST o'uS
ice cream dealers divided the trade wi'h-
out regard to competition, was introduced
IN evidence yesterday by Abraham Levy
counsel for Max Swirskey and DaVid
Kalholfer, who are on trial TOT ho' sc
poisonins before Justice Davis, In the
Criminal Branch of the Supreme court
Mr.. Levy sought to show that the Ne"
York Ice Cream Manufacturers boaru Vi
Trade Of which the defendants were
members, was not a league or morse
poIsonero but legitimate business asso-
citation.
The articles of agreement signed by the
members when the organization was
formed in 1909, provide that neither Oh
the parties shall directly or indirectly IN
terfere with any of the other parues III
selling ice cream to their customers
The agreement also provides for the d.
vision of customers among members OF
the association, and fixes penalty OF s1O
for interfering with the customers OF an
other.
Il is alleged that Swirskey and ka'-
hotter hired Joseph FRIEDMAN aiias
Niger" and Thomas O'Brien to poison
the horses OF the Royal Ice Cream COM
pany. because Henry j. Kolchln' pro-
prietor of the company refused to JON
the association Royal ii. Weller AZ
sistant District Attorney, expects TO call
Friedman and O'Brien, who are serving
long terms in Auburn. as witnesses.
I<aIhoIfer was at one time president OF
the Horse owners Protective Association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-04
.PINCH0T INVOLVED
In LOBBY CHARGE
Former Chief Forester Accused
of Working in Senate for
Hetch-hetchy Bill.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Yawnng Senators
and constant calls for quorum bore wit
ness 10 the fact that the physical en-
durance test inaugurated by the Demo-
Gratis 20 put through the currency bill
was beginning to have It's effect to-day.
Staid legislators stretched themselves out
on cloakroom sofas or paced the Senate
| lobby In a desperate effort TO conserve
their physical strength for the almost con-
tinuous sessions. The Senate was frankly
and openly asleep.
Although the Hetch- Hetchy bill was the
subject Of discussion, the larger issue Of
currency legislation east its shadow upon
the proceedings. II the thirteen-hour day
prevails without hindrance and the Demo-
Gratis make good their threat 10 keep the
Senate on the rack the currency bill will
be passed by December %. according TO
pre- dictions made on both sides OF the
chamber to-day. and Congress will be
able to take its much desired holiday until
the beginning Of the new year
Senator Works concluded his long
speech in opposition to the Hetch- ietchy
water project to-day by declaring that
the city OF San Francisco would regret
the day that it had ever asked to put
through the project. Senator Thomas, OF
Colorado, and Senator Thompson, OF
Kansas, were equally emphatic I'm their
declarations that San Francisco ought
as a matter Of right be permitted 10 carry
out It's plan.
After day OF debate the Senate re-
turned to its task sluggishly after dinner.
,nI sattf fgfg
for a quorum 10 appear Senators already
showing unmstakable reluctance To work
beyond union hours. The Democratic
programme for day and night sessions
again failed of adoption to-day
Senator Gallinger declared that the
Democrats. having failed To reduce the
cost OF living by their tariff revision.
we're seeking to divert attention from
their failure by demanding currency
legislation, and that If currency failed as
the panacea for the countrys Ills the
trust question would be brought up to
allay public dissatisfaction.
Senator Brandegee also protested
against legislation based upon physical
endurance and gave notice that he would
object to a unanimous consent agreement
to vote on the currency bill, unless SEN
ators were given an opportunity to state
their attitude toward the bill and such
amendments as would be offered.
In the parliamentary situation which
prevailed the Hetch-hetchy bill occupied
a secondary place. although the greater
part OF the long days debate was devoted
to il.
Charges Of lobbying in connection with
the bill. involving Clifford Pinchot and
Theodore A. Bell, former Representative
from California. were to-day made In the
Senate. During his speech opposing the
bill Senator Works remarked:
III you will go out into the corridors of
this Capitol now you will find Clifford Pin
chot lobbying in favor of this bill. At
least. he was there this morning"
while you are mentioning lobbying, -
interrupted Senator Thomas. why not in
clude Theodore A. Bell. of California,
who Is here opposing the bill"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-04
REACH AGREEMENT
ON NEW HAVEN PLAN
Satisfactory Scheme for Break
ing Up Combination Said to
Have Developed.
from The TrioCne Bureau. J

Washington. Dec. "A tentative agree
ment mas been reached by officials Of the
Department of Justice and the New York.
New Haven & Hartford Railroad Com
rany regarding plan for the divorce
ment Of tho trolley, steamship and COM
netting railroad interests from the New
Haven system. and within a few weeks
legal steps will probably be taken 10 OBJ
tain consent decree carrying into effect
the reorganization details.
Both the Attorney General and Howard
Elliott. chairman of the New Haven
board. who has been here two days ne
gotiating for a settlement which would
eliminate protractod litigation. are silent
relative 10 the understanding reached as
a result Of the two days conference, but
they intimated strongly that a satisfac-
tory scheme FOR the disintegration ~ the
Objectionable combination had been de-
yeloped.
n Is authOritatiyoly intimated that Mr..
Elliott must yet submit the plan TO the
financial powers OF the system for APP
proval. although he came TO Washington
with rather definite idea OF what would
be approved. II Is also known that the
final stamp II approval has not yet been
placed on the plan by Attorney General
McReynolds. despite the fact that the ne
gOtiations were conducted along lines di-
rected by him.
Mr.. McReynolds recognizes the Difficult
ties attending the proposed disintegra-
ton, and is disposed 10 afford Mr. Elliott
and his associates ample time 10 perfect
their plans, nut has made il clear TO the
New Haven officials that the government
viii at all times direct the dissolution.
He has shown Mr.. Elliott that the De-
partment Of Justice is in possession OF
sufficient evidence. gathered by his as
sistants. 7. W. Gregory and Jesse c. Adj
kins. to begin both civil aud criminal pro
ceedngs. and that good faith on the part
Of the railroad is essential.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-04
All Resources of American
Diplomacy Aimed at
Its Dissolution.
THIS ALONE STANDS
IN WAY OF SUCCESS
Governments Convinced OF Wis
dom of Backing Down, but
See No Way to Do SO.

Washington. Dec. 3.-All the re-
sources of American diplomacy are
being called on to hit upon some ar
rangement TO break down an agree
ment which Is now known to exist be
tween England and Germany not to
take part in the Panama-Pacihc EN-
position in San Francisco IN lol''
This is the great obstacle when must
be overcome to procure the paruclpa-
ton of those two great nations ana
thus to assure the complete success OF
the international exhibition.
The campaign which has been car
ried on here and in Europe. the WORK
of American diplomatic officials, the
cutlery of English and German manu-
facturers. pubicists and patriots VINO
think the two governments ought not
TO keep out of the exposition. nave
gone far toward convincing each gov
eminent that it would be wise TO re-
| cede from the position formerly taken
The agreement between the two gov
ernments. reached some months ago
however, stands in the sway, ana
neither country seems willing TO take
the initiative in breaking IT. Conse-
ouently, it is up TO American diplo-
macy TO find some means OF creating
condition that will enable the two gov
Coll
their previous position and TO provide
funds for official participation in the
great fair.
II is possible that an effort Will be
made 10 induce a change Of attitude
through the good Offices Of some third
country. although II is admittedly
delicate thing to ask any third power
10 interfere in the matter and 10 en-
deavor to break up an agreement be-
tween the two countries.
1t is understood that one Of the
things that should be definitely ar
ranged is the matter Of protecting for
eign exhibitors from having their prod
ucts copied and their ideas stolen at
! such a public exhibition. Ofilcials are
now at work on this feature OF the
| matter, and believe that some salts
| factory arrangement can be made, al
though some difficulties have been en-
countered
II England and Germany can be in
| duced TO recede and TO participate in
the exposition the managers Of the
fair will be very happy. as the non
participation OF these two great ma =
lions would greatly mar the show.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-04
CUTS ITS DIVIDEND
American Express Reduces from
12 to 8 Per Cent per Annum.

The directors Of the American Express
Company at a meeting yesterday re-
duced the dividend from 4 l. per GEM
to an per cent annual basis by decIar-
ing a quarterly dividend of s. share IN
stead OF 81. The dividend was declared
in the shape Of semi-annual dlsburse-
ment from earnings. the practice of the
company being to declare two semi-an-
nual dividends from earnings and TWO
from investments. thus having one diNi-
deud payable each quarter.
in view of the parcel-post situation
and the coming reduction In express rates
the board Of directors deemed II advisable
to declare scmi-annual dividend OF
per cent out of earnings from operations,
was the official explanation Of the divi-
dend cut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-04
DENTAL COLLEGE OPENED
McAneny and John H. Finley
Speak at Dedication.

The new building Of the College Of
Dental and Oral Surgery of New York,
AT No 3O2 TO 3O5 East 35th street, was dedi-
Gated last evening.
This is another monumental structure
erected for the cause OF charity that the
city cherishes so much" said Borough
President McAnery. THE city has come
TO realize that II has part 10 play in the
field of science If We had spent twenty
years ago only part Of the money We are
now spending for the prevention Of dis
ease many millions of dollars would
eventually have been saved"
John H. Finley. recently appointed
Commissioner Of Education of New York
State. said that his new Office will make
him take much interest In such institu-
tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-04
HOUSE TO WILSON RESCUE
Bill Creating Minister to Para.
quay Passed-Job for Ohioan.

From The tribune bureau.
Washington, Dec. 3.-Putting one more
job at the disposal OF the administration.
which is said to have needed IT, the
House day passed Senate bill author
izlng the President TO name Minister
to Paraguay. at salary OF $4,000 per
annum. At present the Minister to Para
quay and Uruguay is the same.
Despite the fact that the bill was
labelled as an administration measure
and was strongly backed by Democrats
on the Foreign Affairs Committee 1t mar
rowly escaped defeat in the House The
vote was l6l to l5i. indicating that the
average Democrat was unaware OF the
particular interest OF the administration
In the measure. Many Democrats voted
against the bill.
After the bill was passed the gossip
about Capitol corridors was that the
White House desired Its passage because
OF a muddled patronage situation I'm Ohio
The patronage hungry Democrats OF that
state are reported to have raised rum
pus when II was made certain that the
President would send TO the Senate the
nomination OF Brand Whitlock, OF To-
ledo. as Minister to Belgium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-04
FLEET PASSES GIBRALTAR
Battleship Ohio Reports Death
Aboard-Burial at Sea.

on Board the Batteship Wyoming ps
Wireless via Ca1iz, Dec. 3-The Ameri-
can battleship feet passed Gibraltar az
> y. m. The battleships joined forces u
the south OF Cape Gaia at 3 O'CLOCK III
the morning. The Connecticut, Kansas
and Ohio arc bound for Mexico 'he
others are returning TO the United States
4 coal passer named Croker died
aboard the Ohio and was buried at sea
The fleet stopped during the ceremonies
and the coiors were halfmasted for half
an hour