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The Washington times., 1913-04-28
Wilson Welcomes
WorId-Tour Boys

Forty-seven 100 per cent boys" from
San Francisco are in the city today
seeing the sights and being received by
the most distinguished men in the
United States.
AT noon today the boys were received
i'y Vice President Marshall. who made
characteristic address. encouraging
them to become American citizens OF
the highest type.
At 2:50 this afternoon they went to
the White House and received a silk
American flag from President Wilson.
fornia delegation in Congress. Congress
man Kahn taking an especial interest
in providing entertainment for the
young travellers while in the National
Capital
The boys will leave Washington to-
night for Philadelphia, where they will
spend tomorrow looking over the city,
After Philadelphia they will visit other
cities in the East. ending their Ameri-
can tour in New York, from which place
they will sail on May 10 for England.
The boys will visit France Germany
Russia and nearly every other Euro
rean country. After Europe they viii
go into the Orient, from where they will
return to San Francisco. Thirty-five
of the boys are members of the Coium-
bia Club, in San Francisco. and viii
form the nucleus for the population G.
the boys city, which will be a feature
Of abe Panama-Pacific Exposition. Or
rneir way around the world they will in.
Nite boys from every country to come
TO the exposition snd live in the boys
city.
The expenses of the journey are tc
be paid by entertainments in which eacf
member of the party is qualified TO par
ttcipate. One moment the boys consti
tute full brass band, and the mex
moment they arc transformed int
skilled acrobats and tumblers.
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
FINE ARTS SOCIETY
COOPERATIVE BODY
Has Given Advice on More Than
One Hundred Plans and De-
signs for Structures.

More than 100 plans and designs for
structures valued at approximately
10000 800 have been acted on by the
Commission of Fine Arts since il was
organized in 1911. Coolnel Cosby, secre-
tary and executive officer of the body,
says that its work has been one of CO.
operation rather than criticism, by ad-
yising with architects or artists when
notifications were needed
Colonel Cosby declares that the COM
missions work has resulted not only in
beautifying Washington. but also in
saving 1t thousands of dollars. Its ad-
vice has been in the direction of SIM
plicity
Expert advice has been given in such
cases as the Lincoln memorial, the COM
petition for the Perry memorial at
Put-in- Bay, the German memorial at
Germantown. the Fort Recovery monu-
ment. the John Paul Jones. General
Grant. Commodore Barry. and other
statues in this city
Among those calling on the commits
sion for assistance have been the
President. Senate and House commit
tees. Cabient officials, State commits
sions, the Panama Canal Commission.
and the local public buildings and
grounds department.
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
koIb Motion Pictures
Shown at National

BY far the most remarkable motion
pictures ever taken were shown at TIE
National Theaeer last night when the
Kolb motion pictures of the Grand Can
yon of Arizona were repeated. For
something like eleven. years these
brothers have been crawling over the
canyon. gathering unusual pictures. and
incidentally winning for themselves .
most enviable reputation for nerve.
bravery. and coolness.
Starting at Green River. Wyo-. Sep
tember 5, 1911. through loi days they
worked their way with two boats
through the tortuous rapids of the
swiftly moving Colorado, hemmed In at
times by walls ef rock thousands of feet
high, or forced to beach their boats on
quickSand. arriving at Needles. Cal. on
January Il, 1872 An idea Of the i'm
mensity of this canyon Is beyond the
power to explain with mere words, with
out the pictures of such enthusiasts az
the Kolb brothers. no adequate concep-
tion could ever be gained by those who
are not fortunate enough to go and see
for themselves. Remarkably Instructive
and thrilling, these pictures will bear
showing many times.
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA VA April. Is


In an. effort To hold the directors OF
the defunct Virginia Safe DEPOSIT and
Trust Corporation responsible for about
500 200 loss which was incurred by the
depositors and stockholders of the
company, which closed its doors two
years ago last December, the suit OF
Howard w. Smith, receiver of the bank,
was begun in the corporation court to-
day, bv the hearing of the demurrers Of
the directors to Mr. Smiths bill Of COM
plant.
There are twelve directors named in
Mr.. Smiths bill. four or whom are dead.
and whose administrators are being
SUED in their stead. In the, bill of COM
plant, it is set forth that the directors
were largely responsible for the failure
of the institution; that they were negli-
gent in their management Of its affairs,
and left the entire charge of the bank
in the hands of c. Jones RiXey, its
president and treasurer, who Is accused
Of having emoezzled more than $50OoO
of its funds. IL is also asserted that
dividends were paid by the directors to
the stockholders. although they had not
been earned.
The directors SGT up forty-six grounds
of demurrer, the principal one being
that the statute of limitations protects
them, as more than three years elapsed
since the negligence was alleged to have
taken place
Should the demurrers be overruled
the suit, which is chancery one. will
be referred to a commissioner for. the
taking of testimony as to the liability
of each director.
Gently named by Mayor Thomas A.
Fisher to cooperate with the commit
tee of 100 from Washington in charge
of the celebration of the Centenary OF
the Treaty of Ghent have received in
vitations to attend dinner by the Car
negie Endowment for international
Peace to be given at the New Willard.
in Washington, on May II, in honor of
the foreign committees. The Alexandria
committee is composed of Mayor Thom-
as A. Fisher, John NJ. johnson ]. K NJ.
Norton, George E. Warfield, Thomas c.
Smith, Henry K. Field. John A Mar
shall, ]. Fred Birrell, Edward L. Dain-
gerfield, Arthur Herbert, jr., DR.. Edgar
Snowden, Dr. s. B. Moore, the Rev.
w. j. Morton. Robert S. Barrett, ]. r.
Zimmerman, and Samuel p. Fisher.
Members of the three Methodist
churches of Alexandria have been in
vited to attend the anniversary services
of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
tonight. Addresses will be made by the
Rev. c. r. Strausburg, pastor of the
Methodist Protestant church: the Rev.
T. w. Duffey, pastor of the Washington
Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South, and by the Rev. w. l.. McDow-
ell, superintendent of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. The choir of the
Washington Street Church will supply
the music.
As a result of an accident 1T the
plant of the Alexandria Fertilizer and
Chemical Company on March q.
John Fitzgerald. one of the colored
men caught under a mass of slid
ing fertilizer, died at the Alexan-
dria hospital yesterday. One of Fitz-
gerald's companions was instantly killed
and another was slightly injured.
An unusually large number of Monday
morning prisoners faced Justice Cation
In the police court this morning, and
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
CURRENCY REFORM
BILL IS TAKEN UP
Subject, However, Has Not Yet
Reached Conference Stage.
Wilson Considers Details.

Work of whipping into shape a cur
rency reform bill has begun. This fact
developed today at the White House. al
though it was indicated that the sub
ject has not yet reached the conference
stage.
President Wilson has discussed, in 4
general way. the basic principles of
such a measure, but until the nil Is
more solidifed the important details will
not be the subject of conferences be-
tween the legislators and the President
The President now is awaiting Il
double development-that of the tarir
passage and the construction of the
currency reform measure. On basic
principles. the Executive and the leSts-
lative branches are agreed, II is learned
today at the White House.
When IL comes to details, conferences
between the President and leaders Of
the reform movement will be held.
Likewise there will undoubtedly be hear
ings for the public.
The introduction of the currency bill
still hinges on the speed with which
tariff measures are passed. and the
President is still in the dark on the
subject of the date when this work will
be completed. Nor Is he at all certain
that the currency bill will be introduced
in the special session. although inGi, a
tons today point to hopeful altitude
on his part.
he currency Dill VIII b" A party
measure II party sentiment is found ~
be sufficiently strong behind it, At
least the conference will partake of a
party nature, IL became known today
at the White House
The subject Of guarantee of bank de
posits proDablv will be considered sepa-
rat2ly. President Wilson is known to
consider this subject as of sufficient i'm
portance to receive consideration apart
from the general currency reform bill.
Whether or not he will take steps to
hav. Il guarantee bill passed is no: in
diCated
Thus far the guarantee subject has
received practically no consideration: at
least in the light of definite bill framing
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
Women al Scutar
Months Without Bread;
Starvation Killed 800

LONDON, April .s.-In dis.
patch to the London Express
from Scutari, Alphonse Cou.
lander, the war correspondent
Of that newspaper, tells Of ap.
palling scenes in the captured
city. Coulander says:
"The siege has been horrible in
It's effects. The faces Of the
children haunt ME. They were
starved and withered.
"WOmen in baggy Turkish trous.
ers, with veiled faces, followed
the soldiers, as well as their
weakly limbs allowed them, to
the quays, where great loaves
were given them. 1t was the
first bread they had eaten in
months.
"The plight Of the poorest people
was fearful Some ate grass,
others any rubbish, so long as
they could fill their stomacks.
"Almost 800 persons died of abso.
lutte starvation. Two thousand
sick and wounded are in the
hospitals"
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
German Wives Are
Declared UnfaithfuI

BERLIN. April 2s.-The king of statis-
ticians is the title jocularly and some
what justly conferred upon Prof.
koestner. of Leipzig. who has just re
ceived the order of the Black Eagle.
This savant has passed fifteen years of
his life in figuring out by some mys-
terious means the proportion of un-
fortunate husbands in the world. Here
are few of his figures:
Among 100 husbands in Germany there
are whose wives are unfaithful.
Other ratios are 6 As husbands in Bel
gium. in England. ~ In Austria, in
Sweden and Denmark, 5-6 in Italy, /
In France, y of husband in Spain,
30 In Portugal and Greece, % in Servia.
bulgaria. and Montenegro, and onIy
l-3 of husband in Turkey.
IL Will be seen from these figures that
the Turkish women are the most faith
iul wives, while the German women
head the list of the unfaithfuI.
The Washington times., 1913-04-28

well known as an elocutionist. will give
her Interpretation of IF ] Were King
Other entertainers and number of
musicians will take part.
The second entertainment will be a
benefit performance of THE ANA
zons,' by the Columbia stock Com
pany on May IS, when the proceeds
will be for the benefit OF the Federat-
ed Clubs in general.
The third entertainment will also
be given the latter part of May under
the auspices of the ,phIlo-Classics. Of
which Mrs. T.. IL. Pitcher is president.
4 card party for about 80. at the
Raleigh, Is being arranged.
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
MONTENEGRO ENVOY
FIGHTS SURRENDER
Proposed Evacuation of City
Characterized as Unjust by
Nicholas Man.

LONDON. April 2S.-M. Popovlch. the
Montenegrin envoy to London. toda;
appeared before the ambassadors IN
consultation at the Foreign Office with
Sir Edward Grey. foreign secretary, ard
made a strong formal protest against
the demand that his country evacuGte
Scutari. He says that he was acting
under orders from Cettinje when he
characterized the action of the powers
as unjust, cruel, and unwarranied.
Pessimistic observers of the war game
profess to fear that war in the 3alkans
may be only beginning, instead of Enar-
ing an end after seven months. Essad
Pasha, who wants to be Albania i
king, has Joined forces with Dja"id
Pasha and the remnants of his Turk
ish army in Monastir. 1t is reported
that Essad will make Djavid his min
iSter of war.
The late commandant of Scutari is
known to have the backing Of Monte
negro and Servia, and is suspected pf
having Bulgaria's tacit approval. IL
looks, therefore, as though Turkey
might Join with her erstwhile enemies in
defying the powers.
Nicholas Unconcerned.
Apparently the most unconcerned oi
all the actors in the international
drama, King Nicholas, today still oc-
cupied Scutari, and issued n proclama-
ton to the people that he would hold
the city against Austria Hungary or a.!
the powers.
Like Ajax, TIL, doughty monarch OF
the little kingdom is defying the light
ming that the powers say is going to
strike.
Dispatches from Berlin and Rome to-
day said that 10000 Austria Hungarian
troops were marching on Montenegro to
forcibly wrest Scutari from King Mich
olas, and that an Austria Hungarian
fleet was leaving Triste Independent OF
the international blockading squadron
to harrass the Montenegrin coast. A
Berlin rumor said that the Kaiser was
informed that the Austr!ans already
were in possession of Antivari AMI two
other coast towns. and were marching
on Cettinje, but this was discredited.
Russia Causes Uneasiness.
The situation is acute, and the runors
from Austria Hungary are expected to
goad the ambassadors into concerted
action. In view of the strained rcla-
tions now existing throughout Europe,
diplomats realize that it would be un-
fortunate for any one nation to move
Independently against Montenegro.
The six Powers agreed to make Scu-
tari the capital of Albania, and they
still adhere to that decision. but for
any one power to undertake to coerc-
the little kingdom. not waiting for the
nations to act Jointly. might possibly
precipitate grave complications. The
aloofness of Russia in the MonteneSrif
affai ralready has caused uneasinsss-
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
Chiffon Will Take
Pages to the Circus

Senator Chiffon of West Virginia Is
going to take the Senate pages to the
circus. He sent word today to Joseph
E. O'Toole. in charge Of the pages. to
get them mobiMzed and in readiness to
move on the tented field at noon to-
morrow.
He plans to make the expedition then
IL the Senate is not in session. Other
wise, Ii will be In the evening.
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
Phi Kappa Psis Will
Have Smoker Thursday

Members of the Washington Alumni
Association of the Phi Kappa Psi are
looking forward to their annual
smoker, which will be held at the
University Club next Thursday night.
J. Camden Brady. secretary of 1875
California street, is busy Issuing
cards for the affair, and each "broth-
er" is expected to be present wheth-
er or not formal notice reaches him.
The members Of the fraternity an
ticipate that the 1913 smoker will be
a record breaker for attendance and
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
Three Affairs Planned
By Women's Clubs to Aid
Proposed New Clubhouse

The first meeting of the dinerent
women's clubs of the city to raise
money for the erection of new club
house for the use of the Federated
women's Clubs of the District Will De
held May 16, when the local branch OF
the woman's National Rivers an Har-
bors Congress will give an entertain
ment at the Raleigh Hotel.
The affair is under the direction OF
Mrs. Leonard H. Wilder, president OF
the branch. Miss Evelyn Guriey-hahe'
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
Wilson Back in City
After Trip on Yacht

President Wilson is back in Wash
ington today. refreshed by his week.
end sail on the Potomc. down Chesa
peake bay. He reached Washington at
5 o'clock last night on the Govern
ment yacht Sylph, accompanied by his
daughter. Miss Eleanor Wilson, and
the White House physician, DIR. c. I.
Grayson.
The SyIph sailed from here at $
o'clock Saturday morning.
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF Co
lunbia-Cloudy and cooler tonight; prob
ably showers tonight or Tesduay.
For Maryland-Cloudy and cooler to-
might: probably showers tonight or
Tuesday; moderate north to northwest
winds.
For Virginia - Unsettled; probably
showers in north and west portion to-
night; moderate north winds
The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
and Aff1eck's:
The Washington times., 1913-04-28
TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High tide 1852 a. m. and 2:15 .. m
Low tide, S:2S a. m, and s:5S y. m.
Sun TABLE.
Sun rises...5:l5 Sun sets.6:5
The Washington times., 1913-04-28

Announcement is made by the Civil
Service Commission that examinations
will be held on May 10. in AlexanL-ia,
for the purpose of providing an eligible
list for hydroelectrical engineers and
logging engineers.
The Washington times., 1913-04-28

e. ]. w. Summers. chairman Of ;he
fire committee of city council, will &c
ceive proposals until IL o'clock on MAY
Is on plans and specifications for the
two-story house for the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company. which the city
will shortly erect on Prince street. near
the corner of Royal. The cost of the
proposed structure will be about 1000.
The Washington times., 1913-04-28

At a meeting of Alexandra Lodge OF
Elks. tonight, arrangements Will be
made for the social session to be held
on next Wednesday night. ]. Fred Bir-
rell is chairman of the committee hav
ing the social session IN charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
R. |. CONDUCTOR KILLED
Tramp Robs Brakeman and Body of
the Dead Man.

Simon, Col, Sept. 22.-Samuel E.
Marts. of Limon. Col, a Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific railroad freight con-
ductor was shot and killed by an I'M
known tramp who previously had held
up and robbed Brakeman Rood of
Marts' train, and who now is a fugi-
tive before posses of deputy sheriffs
When the freight train stopped on
the side track to permit the passage of
a passenger train Norman D. Reed, the
brakeman, discovered a man beneath
one of the cars and ordered him to get
out. The tramp answered the order by
coming toward the brakeman with a
drawn revolver and took from Reed a
gold watch $50 in coin and pay check
for 500.
Reed called for help and, with Con-
ductor Marts started across the prairie
after the robber- Near lone tree they
lost sight of the fugitive Marts re-
turned with his lantern to the tree and
discovered the robber hiding there. His
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
WATER PROBLEMS
Will Be Discussed at COnven-
ton of Kansas municipalities.
Gas Supply and Other Public
Utility Questions on Program.

Lawrence. Kan, Sept. pa consid-
Grafton of the question of permanent
water supply for the cities and towns
of the state is to be one of the prin-
cipal matters before the convention of
the League of Kansas Municipalities
that will meet in Kansas City, Kan,
Oct. s, 8 and 10, according to plans an
nounced today by c. H. Talbot, sec
rotary of the league. Eighty-two mu-
inequalities in Kansas now are men,
bers of the league, which is said to be
the third largest organization of its
kind in the United States r. E. Nc
Donnell of Kansas City, Mo-, will lead
the discussion of water supply.
The natural gas supply situation also
will be taken up under the direction of
Prof Hayworth of the University of
Kansas. Other questions to be consid
cred include: Municipal electric light
plants; the general problem of munich
pal ownership of public utilities, the
disposal of garbage in smaller cities;
municipal lay grounds. arks and boule-
wards and the financing on public i'm
provements in general.
Mrs. c. B. Walker, of Norton, presi-
dent of the Kansas Federation of Wo-
snen's Clubs, will read a paper on
Women and Municipal Movement"
The humanitarian work of the Kansas
City, Mo-, board of public welfare will
be described by Jacob Billikopf of that
board.
Among others who will address the
convention are Prof. r. r. Price of the
University of Minnesota, and Frank G.
Pierce of the Lea que of Iowa Munich
palities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS.

Chicago. Sept; 2--WHEAT-Reports
from Winnipeg that the Canadian cabinet
not withstanding it's anti-reciprocity rec
ord. may decide to take off the duty on
American gRin had bearish effect today
on wheat here Prices received a further
downward slump owing to lowering cables
due In part to heavy receipts at Winni-
peg and to liberal Russian shipments. The
opening was unchanged to PC off, and the
market showed but little power to rally.
An additional setback resulted later
from later from large increase in the
visible supply. The close was nervous, Is
to g cents under Saturday night.
CORN-Corn eaSed off with wheat but
recovered when selling pressure 1essened
Prices at the outset ranged from hc de-
cline to Il advance, and after a fur
Their sag, rose somewhat above Saturday 5
close
Freezing weather throughout Iowa and
at points in Illinois was a factor in the
upturn. 1t was said many fields would
be hurt. The close was unsettled hc to
A62sc net higher.
OATS-Oats reflected the course of corn.
Trade was moderately active.
PROVISIONS-Colder weather and an
advance in hogs carried provisions up
ward. First sales were 21ac to zoe high
er. gain that was tenaciously held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
kAWS BACK HOME.
Final Series of Season Begins
Here Tomorrow.
Reynolds and Billings Last
Appearance-SingletOn Gone.

The Kaws returned this morning
from a disastrous trip to Omaha and
Sioux City, winning only one game out
of five. However, all the games lost
were by one score, so were hard
fought. The game scheduled today at
Sioux City was advanced and played
Sunday making a doubleheader. The
weather is cold up north and the at
tendance poor.
Tomorrow the Kaws begin the final
series of the season on the home
grounds, Des Moines being the attrac-
ton Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day. Wichita refuses to transfer next
weeks games to Topeka. Reynolds
will pitch the opening game with Des
Moines and this will be his last APP
pearance in Topeka as he goes to De-
troIt next year. Josh Billings will
catch Wednesday SO that the fans may
how he has improved
Gear is cutting down the number
of players to be carried to the mini
mum. He sent Singleton to his home
at Oklahoma City last week and does
not believe he is fast enough
yet for the Western League. Rapps
will go to his home at Spring Hill, Mo-,
after the sseries with Des Moines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-22
CASE IS INTERESTING.
Representatives of Law Schools
Watching the Sulzer Trial.

Albany, N. Y, Sept. 22-While attor-
neys and newspaper men are working
their way through the Sulzer impeach-
ment trial, a small army of representa-
tives of law schools and universities
from all over the world is following the
case closely and preparing exhaustive
reports.
These men are attracted here because
of the few presidents which attorneys
have to cite in cases of impeachment.
Not since 1906 has there been an i'm
parchment case in England and only
seven are on record in the United
States. Many points, which are being
covered in the Sulzer trial never were
raised in previous cases. Long weeks
have been spent by attorneys for both
sides and members of the court of ap-
peals are studying every phase of all
past impeachment cases.
There was no morning session of the
court today. The senators and judges
were ordered to report promptly at 2
o'clock for the resumption of argument
by Attorney Louis Marshall of the Sui
ger counsel on certain points raised by
him touching on the constitutionality of
the adjournment of the assembly last
July, the failure of assemblymen to
receive notification that on reconvening
the assembly would consider impeach-
ment charges and the constitutionality
of the impeachment itself on the
ground that it was brought while the
assembly was in extra session.
hearing in the case of James A
Garrison, Suffers graft investigator
now imprisoned for contempt of the as
sembly, was announced for this after
noon at Troy.