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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
DE LA BARRA SCOUTS
TALK OF MOB VIOLENCE

most important steps OF the govern
ment at Washington had been calcu-
lated to destroy the friendly relations
existing between the two republics.
Ambassador Wilson served his
country ably and we'll" continued Mr..
de la Barra. HE understood the stu
alton in Mexico. His rccomme ndatIons
to Washington were calculated to re-
store peace and harmony, and to end
tho civil conflict in my country.
Mexicans understood Ambassador
Wilson and had confidence In his in
fegrity and honesty of purpose. Hts
resignation Will not serve to make the
relations between the two countries In
this crisis more anicable. Mexico can
not permit its internal policies and aft
fairs to be dictated by another govern
mcnt
provisional President Huerta is a
man OF high honor, and he Is working
| with only one end in view. the hehabili-
tation OF his country. There will be
Z constitutional election I'm October and
! fhe successor TO General Huerta viii
find stable government. Conditions
are improving throughout the republic.
and railroad facilities are being main
tanned. Despite the civil conflict, our
material prosperity Is great"
He Is Out OF Politics.
Asked IL he would enter the contest
for the presidency. he replied:
NO. am out of politics for all time.
Restoration of peace is my only ambi-
ton. ! sincerely hope that nay fellow
countrymen may join in a movement
have suggested for the amalgama-
ton of several of the political parties
into n national civic league. and sup
port for President n candidate who Will
pledge himself To safeguard the suf-
fragc and To give such reforms as will
tend to preserve peace within our bor-
ders."
| General Felix Diaz will remain in
the race for the presidency. MIR. de la
lSarra said. but he was OF the impress
! sion that Provisional President Huerta
viii not seek to retain power after
the October elections. He said Presi-
dent Taft recognized the provisional
government when General DiaA re-
| signed and went into exile.
Il was then called to head the gov
eminent as provisional President" he
said. and there was no delay in Wash
/ inGton in recognizing the new govern
ment. Legally. General Huerta occu-
| pies identically the same position to-
| day"
Mr.. de In Barra expressed regret
| that Mrs. Francisco l. Madero, widow
| OF the former President. is not In New
| York. He said he would have been
pleased 10 have called and paid his
respects lie will remain at the Hotel
Astor two weeks awaiting develop
! ments in Mexico
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
GIRLS WILL PROVE
STAR WITNESSES
With Their Evidence, Prosecu-
ton Will Close Case Against
MaurY I. Diggs.
Especial to The mes-Dispatch.

lSpeCiitl 10 he lilneS- DlSpalCn.I
San Francisco, August 9-That the
fate of Maury !. Digrs. former State
architect. charged with violating the
Mann whito slave act. VIII be in the
hands of the jury in the United States
District Court next Friday was the
opinion OF the opposing attorneys in
the case to-day. The prosecution ex-
poets to conclude It's case on Tuesday,
after which the presentation of the
defenses evidence will require two
days.
The trial will not resume until Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock. as no ses-
sion was held to-day. and Monday is
law and motion day in the Federal
court.
The prosecution will call four wit
nesses. The first witness called next
Tuesday morning probably will be
Chief of Police Hillhouse. of Reno, who
will be followed by Martin Besley.
uncle of Marsha Warrington. who has
been most active in bringing about
the prosecution of Diggs and Camlnetti.
The governments case Will then be
concluded with the testimony of the
two star witnesses. Marsha Warning
ton and Lola Norris. the two Sacra-
mento girls whom Diggs and Can't
netti are charged with transporting to
Reno for immoral purposes.
The prosecution will seek to prove
by the stories of the two girls that
they accompanied Diggs and Caminetti
to Reno against their will, and that
the young men pursued a persistent
Continued on Fourth Page)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
TITANIC VICTIM
LEFT BIG ESTATE
Holdings of Isidor Straus Are
Appraised at $4,565, 106-Gug-
genheim Appraisal Filed.
tspeciaAto The Times Dispatch. ]

lSpeiidEtO iit DiSpttltI.l
New YORK., August 9..--Isidor Strauss.
merchant and philapthropist. who lost
his life in the sinking of the Titanic in
midocean on April Is. 1912. left an es-
tate of gross value of s4,565.1O6.
His wife. Mrs Ida Straus, who per-
ishcd with him, rather than be saved,
left an estate of gross value OF
s32557S.
The six children OF the Titanic vic
tins are the sole heirs OF the two cs-
tates.
Edward OReilly, an art expert. tes-
tifying before the appraiser. said Mr..
Straus had been deceived as to the
genuineness of many Of his paintings.
Jesse Straus, son Of the merchant,
told the appraiser OF the keen disap-
pointment of his father when he learned
that the Titan painting of Hcrodias
with the head of st. John the Baptist
was not an original. Mr.. Straus also
had his doubts as to tho Rubcns.
4 partial estimate of the estate of
Benjamin Guggenhein1. Of the firm OF
Guggenheim Sc Sons, who lost his life
In the Titanic tragedy, was filed to-
day with Appraiser Michael ]. Garvin
by his executors. Isaac and Murray
Guggenheim, brothers. 1t will take six
months, the executors think, before the
estate can be finally appraised. owing
TO the difficulty in adjusting the mani
fold enterprises in which Mr.. Guggen-
helm was engaged. 1t will, however,
run into the millions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
PROPOSES RURAL
BANKING SYSTEM
Bill Of Senator Fletcher First
Fruit of Study of Farm
Credits Abroad.
Especial 10 The Times-Dispatch.l

iHpetldi 10 me 1lIneS- plSpa ten.
Washington, August 9-Senator
Fletcher. OF Florida, in the Senate to-
day. advocated the establishment Of
n national rural banking system" In
the United States. lie introduced a
bill :cr rural banking system which
is the first fruit OF the trip OF tho
commission which went abroad last
spring - investigate farm credits
The b,il formuiates a plan for n COM
Dlctc system of rural banks under n
Fedcrai charter designed to enable
the farmer to obtain at low interest
capital for the permanent improve
mcnt Of his farm and to procure tenn
porary banking accommodation to till
the soil and handle his crops for the
market. 1t creates local, national
rural banks with a minimum capital OF
$4,000, owned and operated by local
farmers: Il State national rural bank,
the stock OF which Is to be owned by
and controlled by the local banks. ana
q national rural bank Of the United
States. to be located in Washington,
the stock Of which Is to be owned en-
trely by local and State national rural
banks.
The national rural bank is to be
CO ntrollcd by nine directors, i've be-
ing SELECTED by the banks to serve for
eight years. and four being selected by
the President to the United States to
serve Dung good behavior or for life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
REPORT is NOT
DENIED BY BRYAN
Charged on Floor of Senate That
Lobbyist for Mexican Rebels
Has Ear of State Depart
ment, and There Is Con-
certed Effort to Bring
On War.
Outbreak Is Feared in
Mexico City To-Day.

Mexico City, August 0.-RcpIyInE
Tonight to message from Sccre-
tary OF State Bryan calling ntten-
ton to reports OF threats made
against the life of Envoy Lind,
Foreign Minister Aldnpe reitcratcs
the position of the government in
respect to mediation. Senior AIdape,a
statement reads,
"AnEvering your telegram to
President Huerta, the rumors mem
toned nre absolutely without foun-
dalton. Mr.. Lind, like any Foreigners,
mny pass through the country with
out being subject to amy molestn-
tlon.
american citizens, like other for
eiRncrs, have enjoyed, md will con-
unue to enjoy, the most complete
guarantees on the part of the Next
can government md people. All are
under the protection of our laws, and
the case of Mr.. Lind will not modify
our intentions npd prcccdents.
"FurthcrmOre, there should exist
neither fear nor anxiety respecting
the security OF foreigners, for which
there likewise In no foundation.
-Respecting mediation, OF which
mention has been made, the govern
mcnt of Mexico already has made it's
dcclnrntions.n
Preparations nre being made for
the grent popular demonstration to-
morrow to show public support of
Huertn'ss stand against the United
States. Although assurances have
been given that the demonstration
Will not he of an nnti-American
character, nm outbreak in looked FOR,
and those Americans who can do so
are leaving the city with their FAM
iIicn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
SENATE COMMITTEE TAKEN
INTO VIII SONS CONFIDENCE
NO DEMONSTRATION
WHEN LIND ARRIVES

By foreigners here that popular man
hesitation might be held Tonight, but
local authorities assured Mr.. Canada
that any attempt at disorder would he
suppressed.
a message from the State Depart
ment ut Washington was handed to
Mr.. Lind as soon as tn. New Hamp-
shire anchored. and with DR.. William
Rayard Hale. who also is In Mexico
az personal representative OF Presi-
dent Wilson. went over It carefully.
Both appeared to be impressed with
its contents. but they were noncom-
initial as TO its character.
Mr.. Lnd's call OF courtesy or Rear
Admiral Frank F.. Fletcher, aboard the
flagship Louisiana, resulted in no dis
cussion OF his mission. the Governor
maintaining the same reserve regard
Ing his instructions that characterized
him on other occasions.
La Union, local newspaper. in it's
afternoon edition. urged all citizens to
abstain from disorder. and not to lis
ten to agitators. declaring that those
taking part In manifestations were not
patriots: since such action might east-
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Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.l


Washington. August 9.--The United
States government has notified General
Huerta that he will be held personally
responsible for the protection of John
Lind, the Presidents personal envoy
to Mexico. This startling report was
rotary of State refused TO affirm or
deny the report.
Other officials did not hesitate to
say. however. that such notice would
be the logical answer by the admin
istration To Huerta's dtterances, which
have IL tendency to inliamc the public
mind In Mexico against the United
States and the visiting official.
There We're two other striking de-
partures to-day III the Mexican crisis.
These were:
l. President Wilson summoned tho
entire Foreign Relations Committee OF
the Senate and Secretary Bryan TO meet
him AT the White House this evening.
: Senator William Alden Smith
charged on the floor of the Senate that
a paid attorney and lobbyist of the
constitutionalist party had the ear or
the state Department and was at
tempting to influence the attitude of
the United States toward Mexico
Construed CounterbIast
This action of the President in sum-
moning the Foreign Relations Commit
tee was made public in significant
manner and was construed everywhere
as counterblast to the irritating ac-
tons OF Hucrta. These wera d.
nounced to-day by competent State De-
partment officials as intolerab bic and
as those OF reckless politician who
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
President Frankly Tells All lie
Knows About Mexican
Situation.
OUTLINES PROPOSED POLICY
Effect Of Conference on Mission
Of Envoy Lind Not Yet
Apparent.

Washington, August 0.--Two hours
of conference Tonight between Presl-
dent Wilson, Secretary bryan and the
Scnntc Foreign Relations Committee
brought about no change in the ntti-
tude of the administration toward Mex
leo.
President Wilson took the Senator'S
into his confidence far enough to out
line tho following:
That John Lind. his special envoy to
Mexico City, does not bear any solution
of the present situation. but goes to
continue this governments effort to in
duce Provisional President Huerta to
redeem his promises for free and con-
stitutional elections:
That under no circumstances does the
administration propose to recognize the
Huertp government
That Mr.. Lind has gone to Mexico
City to be the eyes and ears" OF the
Washington administration on the
ground and to explain the attitude OF
this government when he has fully
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Confident That Envoy Lind Is
in No Personal
Danger.
HE is COLD TOWARD WILSON
Points to Acts Tending to De-
stroy Friendship OF Two
Republics.
[speeial to zinc Times -pispatch.l

Ill.
New York. August s.-Frsncisco
Leon de la Barra, Mexican ambassador
to France. who became provisional
president of Mexico when Diaz was de-
posed, said to-day that John Lind.
President Wilson's personal represent
tative, will be shown every consider
alton and afforded ample protection in
Mexico. Talk of mob violence. he said,
is not 10 be accepted as repre- scntin z
the views of the intelligent people OF
Mexico.
Mexico is facing grave crisis
said Mr.. de Ia Barra. but know my
countrymen would be the first to re-
sent any insult that might be offered
TO Governor Lind He will land in
Vera Cruz and travel to Mexico City by
train unmolested. 1t is folly 10 sug-
gest that he Will be subjected to any
personal danger.
Through the Foreign Office. provi-
sional President Hucrta's decision not
TO recognize Mr.. Lind officially has
been transmitted to the government
at Washington by the American en-
bassy. MeXicans feel that 1t Is their
duty and not the privilege OF another
nation to determine the legality of the
provisional government.
Wants Friendship; Not .Iiugoisn,.
How can we receive President Will
sons personal envoy 30 long as this
nation refuses to acknowledge the eN :
istence of a constitutional government
in Mexico? Recognition. not media
ton; friendship. not criticism: encour-
agemcnt. not jingoism. are the things
needed TO avert a more serious crisis
below the Rio Grande."
Although guarded In his statements.
Mr.. de In Barra was not enthusiastic
in his discussion of the attitude of
President Wilson toward Mexico
While expressing the belief that the
President has been prompted by a de-
sire to do the right thing, Mr.. de In
Barra pointed out how many of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
DUELlNG SCARS FOR SALE

VIII lie Provided .Without Pain or
Interruption to BustncSs.'
Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch. ]
Hamburg, August "a new indus
try has been started with the object
or making men interesting 10 women
provide cuts such ms decorate the
cheeks OF students who have fought
duels In the universities. This can be
done without pain or interruption to
business and accurate resemblance to
the real thing is guaranteed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
ROME IS EMPTIED BY HEAT
Italian Lakes. However, Still Attract
Mmmy 4 mcricnn AIsifnrs.

Mnny American Visitors.
Especial Gable To The Times Dispatch.
Rome, August 9,-Torrid weather has
finally arrived In Unprecedented force.
and wholesale exodus was followed,
headed by Am ba ssador and Mrs.
O'Srien. who have gone to Switzerland
until mid September
The Italian lakes are still. drawing
a large number OF American visitors
Among the later arrivals are Mrs.
Joseph Rice and her daughter. OF
Rochester,; Mr.. and Mrs. s Murphy.
MIR. and Mrs. S. Shelton, all of New
York
Among Americans at Venice are Mr..
and Mrs James Lamont. Mrs. Marshall
OF brooklyn; Mrs Andrew Perry, of
Hartford
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10

EXCURSION TO THE MOUNTAINS
Via Norfolk and Western Railway. Tuesdxy.
Aug. IS. 1918. Very low ratea. Phone Madl-
son t7 for full particulars.-Ady.
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Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08
VAR SECRETARY
 WAS M|SQU0TED
LindIey Garrison Retracts AIieg- cd Statements Regarding
 Enlisted Men.

Washington, Oct. S.--Srcretary of War Garrison today rrtracted the criticism which he is alleged to have made at the banquet giv- cn tu him Dy the officers of the army now in Washington. The press reports stated that the Secretary of War had said that the enlisted men were to blame for he attitude of the public to- wards them: that they miSbchaN- ed in public places: that most of the men who enlisted were of the lower type, were lazy and Jnlnrd the army because they were Un- able to make a living in he bal tie of life.
 The secretary says he Was mlS- quoted and that what he did say was miSintrrprrtru. ll is brlicN- ed that the incident will now be dropped from further discussion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08
MAR|P0st SAILS
 F0R SEATTLE
Takes largest Nummher of Pas- senqers of the Season From
 Valdez.

The $. $ Mariposa, in com- mand of Captain Charles O'Brien, reached Valdez on her return trip south at six o'clock last night and sailed south at : 80 with the largest sOuthbOund passenger list from this port of the season. The steamer was delayed loading ore and goes south with a full lcargO.
 l Besides the Fort Liscum band the following passengers sailed Ion. the steamer:
 For Seattle: J. E. Clarkson, Scott Johnson, J. Irving, Gerard Hanta, Mrs. Guy Banta, J. w. BagleN. l. ID. Steck, K. B. Ferney, |'George Levine, Richard Mcbride, D D. Clark, Sidney Drake, M. V. Fox. F. J. Mcdonald, J. H. Plant, c. 'HnuSer. l.. l.. MiddIecanrp. H. Y. Saint. George $. Rankin. Jas. G. Elwrll. Mrs. M. A. Date. George NJ. Terrell, Ben ThompSun. A. 1! . Gerrctt. Mr.. Campbell. and tWcn- ty-eieht Stteragr
 For Juneau: M l.. Tatun, NJ. Mayhund, J. Nelson, A. Wat son.
 For Cordova: Miss StudIrr, Joe Stanton, w F. Wood, J. smith. C. II. Wilcox. A. J. Ad- amms. Charles Anderson. D.. StOrktS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08
MORE DETAILS
 NOME STORM
Read Commission Receive lnfor- nation Regarding Damage to,
 Bridges and Roads.

The officers of the Alaska Road Commission have received d tel
 egram from Superintendent Jones at Nome that all the bridges on
 he NOme-F'Ort Davis road had
 been washed away by the recent storm and the road between the
 town and fort has been covered
 with debris.
 The dispatch also informs the commission that the ferries on
 he line are believed to have been washed away and destroyed. The Nome river bridge, however, was still standing but two approach cs have been washed away. Thr
 water washed over the bridge for sixteen hours when the storm
 drove the big combcrS over the beach.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08
Ye Old MinstreIs.

Ne old Minstrels at the Orph- cum tonight. Weaver and Archer in black and white musical com edy and 5000 feet of new pie lures.
 Program:
 The Winner and the Spni[s-- Fine Majestic drama.
 Vaudevillc--CharleS Archer. the musical comedy entertainer.
 RrcngniIi0n--SWcll American movie.
 Naudcvillr--I Harry Weaver. tht blackface comedian.
 All Through a Banknotc--In- teresting movie.
 Weaver and Arch CT, minstrel entertainers.
 Stick St. Jolin--A picture tha will make a hit.
 Show starts at eight o'clocl sharp and the admission will b' fifty cents. Children twenty ffvt cents.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08
Do You Know Them?

The governors office at Ju- .neau has been asked for infor- nation concerning the where abouts of the persons named be- low. Any information concern ing their whereabouts should be sent to the governors office at Juneau:
 Francis Heinrich Webber, who left Fairbanks six years ago to go to another camp on the Tan ana. Webber has been in Alas ka about fifteen years.
 Mrs. August Jacobson, if liv- ing she is now about sixty years old. Was in Skagway in 1900 or 1901.
 Mokc Kuprianoff Kazarin, form erly of Pokos, Zarubinsk county, Spask, Russia. Last heard of at Seattle about three years ago, when he was leaving for Fair.s banks, Alaska. His wife makes inquiry through the Russian Con- sulate at San Francisco.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08
SAMPSON ARRIVES
 FROM THE SOUTH
Has $50 Tons Freight for Valdez Bay Ports--Goes to Kodiak
 and knik.

The steamer Admiral Samp- son, of the Alaska Coast com- pany, reached Valdez at midnight, stopping at Fort Liscum, then calling at Valdez and finally go- ] ing to tha Cliff mine. Tn all $50 tons of freight was discharged from the boat at the three ports, of which the largest amount was ' for Valdez.
 The Sampson called at Iakutat and katalIa on the trip north and will make the call at knik anch- nrage and also go to Kodiak be- fore returning to Seattle. Following is the passenger list for Valdez and other ports: For Valdez: Harry R. Br"wn F. Nelson, George Stuart. II. w.. Fisk, C. K. Nridt, F.. Miller, Chas. C. Naughton, Carl Douglas, c. N. PrinG and E. F. Parsons. For Yakutat: M Fiedrndburs, Rev. F.. G. IIycrfr, Jos. Bjorn, Q. E. Hurd, J. A. snow. For katalla: C. F.. Brrdham and wife. Nels. Larsen. Il. w. Srlpmder.
 For Cordova: J. C. Brhymer, I w. B. phin and wife. w. A, Black, John SchmdL. Caleb Cursrr. wife and child. Mrs. M. Robinson, Mrs. Mary Suprrmnnt. and two steer age
 For Lalnuche: Jas. A. Murphy and one steerage. For Seward: Mrs. H. J. Vaughn, Forest Vaughn, George )Drebelbis, Geo. KaSmaS, J. J. Cavana, F. F.. Whelpley, and three
 sleerage.
 For Port Graham: Robert Walker.
 For Kodiak: Mrs. M. Sargent.
 For knik Anchorage: w. E 1 Williams, Mrs. D. F.. Rae, Sidney
 Rae, Mrs. 0. B. Hurd, C. Huddles-
 ton, Miss Emeralda Longmire, B
 F. Watson. J. A. MathisOn. A. R
 Mathison and one .-tecrage
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08

Sidney Drake, who has had charge of the work on the Cam eron-Johnson claims the past season, left for Seattle on the Marip0Sa.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08
WILSON'S DAUGHTER
 SOON BE MARRIED

Washington. D. c., oct. B. Miss Jessie Wilson, the daugh- ter of President and Mrs. Wilson, will be married November 25th, to Francis B. Sayre, of New York. The invitations have been issued and the affair will be one of the social events of this season at the capital.
 Mir. Sayre has secured d posi- ton on the faeuAy of Williams college. He and nis fancee wish to wed be eft,rt Mir. Sayre takes up his duties. The marriage will be solemnized in an kpiseopaf church.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08
SUN E, SHE1FIkG
 N0Mf REBUkDs
Work. of Reconstruction> Starts ImmediateIy--PoIfce Guard
 Scattered Stocks.

Nome, Oct. S.--The sun is shin ing bright this afternoon and the people are working to repair the damage wrought by the storm Df the past three days. The fire which threatened to destroy the entire town and which was head ed for the oil tanks and the cold Storage plant, ,has been extin- guished, the heavy waves and spray preventing the burning of the debris.
 Many of the merchants have commenced the construction of new buildings and a. large force of men are employed tearing away the remains of the old and wrecked structures, saving what timber they can to be used in the temporary buildings now under construction.
 The stocks of goods, which were scattered about the beach, are being cared for and the city authorities have placed strong guard to prevent crooks from making away with the supplies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08

Ir Old Minstrcls at the Orph- cum tonight, also new pictures. Admission fifty cents. Show starts at eight o'clock sharp.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08

.s's"' FOR RENT--Two f1ve-room
 houses on Broadway. In first class condition. Enquire o1 Charles Crawford at the Plain ing Mill. u.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08

Geo. Reinke, the watch repaircr and ieweler, is at the Valdez Drug company.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-08
Position of Forest Ranger.

Tine Civil Service UOMmiSSiOn will hold all examination in Ketchikan and in COrdOva, Alas ka, October 2l and p, 1913, for the position of Forest Ranger in the Forest Service. For appli- cation blanks and further infor- nation apply to the Deputy For est Supervisor, Cord0va, Alaska.
 r. N. HUNT,
 ssgga Deputy. Forest Supervisor