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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-13
How the EARTH'S
WEIGHT Is Calculated

NNE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN
aeVals and other modern failed to
agree about the weight the
CaVends measured the attractive
which weighed respectively
very much smaller objects The plainly
estimated dainty OF
and feet long which from which two
tiny balls hung AS the
from opposite sides there wire which
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-13
Packing China.
Removing Wrinkles from Clothes.

~ remove the ceases from last Summers
bathroom let the and
let air and press on the
side with a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
College Of Baseball
For Good Amateurs

Los ANGELES. June pa re
CruitinE station where clever anna
teurs may be trained 10 become eX-
perts i'm the game of baseball is the
definite plan of A. q. Spalding. the
father of baseball" who has formed
a million-dollar company for
this purpose.
Associated with Mr. Spalding are
several prominent men Of the South
west. II is Mr.. Spalding's plan TO
establish In the town of SpaldinE, n.
NJ, named after him, a college for
the instruction of the art of base
bail by the veteran baseball players
who have become too old for service.
A large piece OF land has been Sc
cured near Demiug y. A.. and the
work OF construction is we'll under
way The Rio Mimbres Irrigation
Company capitalized at $500 600. has
been organized 90 make the new town
site q success.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
Six-COllege Regatta
Puzzles DOpesters

POUGHEEPSIE, n. Y, June 90.
Indications to-day were that the re-
gatta on Saturday in which six uni
versities viii compete win be closest
and most bitterly contested in the
history of the meets
Cornell was looked on as sure
winner "a few weeks ago, Then Co
lumbia performed some wonderful
sculing stunts that made It's crew
loom up as worthy rival The
trial spins Of the Washington crew
awakened the d0pesters to the fact
that the Seattle aggregation would
be "a strong contender.
To top il AN off, the Syracuse,
Pennsylvania and Wisconsin crews,
the other three entries tore of some
time trials close to record and the
great performances Of these sup
posedly weak sisters has upset all
calculations and made IL well nigh an
impossible task 10 dope out the re-
suit Of the four-mile clash on the
Hudson.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
CROSS ARRIVES ON COAST
DOES NOT FEAR ANDERSON

Los ANGELES, June 20-Leach
Cross, New Yorks best lightweight.
matched to box Bud Anderson 20
rounds before the Pacific A. C. ut
Vernon on the afternoon OF July 4.
has arrived here.
Il have little 10 fear" said Cross.
I'm have that kid tied in a knot in
side of six rounds"
Charley LedouX. French bantam
weight champion, and Eddie Campi
Of San Francisco, matched for next
Tuesday night are in active train
ing.
Jack White, none the worse for his
defeat of Tuesday night, will rest d
few weeks at the seashore before
making another fight date. Dundee
leaves for Albuquerque tomorrow
night to box Tommy Dixon on July 4.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
SMITH To MEET
THORNTON FOR
TENNIS TROPHY

nNE Of the latest tennis matches
ever played iu The state VIII
come on Friday afternoon ou
the courts uf the Piedmont Driving
Club, when Carleton Smith meets
Nat Thornton ia a contest Tor The
Geurglt State championship ln men
singles. Each man Is an expert play
er; Nat Thornton for two years won
the state championship, while Smith
won the Southern championship o.
laet Years tourney az East Lake The
outcome u the match IS IN Couat the
two men playing an entirely differ
eut kind Of game. Both are lu eN-
celleut form. and a fast and hotly
contested match is promised.
Another fast match Friday after
noon viii be that when Mailman
meets Orr in the contest for tho Con-
ISOLATION Gun. Hailman IS one OF the
younger generation o. tennis players.
and has put UP some great games ~
the present tournament OFT Is
wen known local fayorite.
THE 1913 Georgia state champion
i shin tourney viii come 20 a close
Saturday. and the next event Of In
torest to tennis enthusiasts VIII be
the Southern championship meet.
which begins at New Orleans next
Monday. Five OF Atlantn's crack
players have announced their lnten-
tion OF entering the contest. Carrie
ton Smith VIII 60 TO defend his title
as present champion; Nat Thornton
wIII try again for the title, which be
held for several years Others VIII
be Mansfield Grant and Charles a,
Sisson. an well known IN Southern
tennis circles.
The Southern championship games
were held in Atlanta for the past
seven years. but have been trans
ferred to New Orleans on account or
an alleged lack Of interest In the
contest here.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

Chicago, 8, Philadelphia, 8.
New York. 5, st Louis,
Boston, Z, Detroit. s.
Cleveland, 4 Washington, 0.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

WednesdaY's ResuIts.

Savannah. Columbus, o.
Charleston, 90. Jacksonville, S-4.
Albany. 81 Macon. 2-l2
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

Waco. 4; san Antonio, ?.
Beaumont, . Dallas, 0.
Dallas, 8; Beaumont. 1.
Houston. 2 Austin, 0.
Fort Worth, =; Galveston, 1.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Games Thursday.
Boston at Pittsburg.
New York at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at Chicago
Brooklyn at ST, Louis,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

Chicago, 4, Philadelphia, Q,
Boston, 9, Pittsburg, L.
Brooklyn, s, St Louis. l.
New York. Z. Cleveland. .
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

Wednesdays Results.

Atlanta, 3, NashVille, @ innings,
darknesS).
New Orleans >; Memphis. & innings,
called by aEreemeuD.
Birmingham ., Chattanooga, l.
Mobile, 4. Montgomery. g.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
Games Thursda

Games Thursday.
Jacksonville at Albany.
Columbus at Macon.
Charleston at Savannah.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

Americas, IA; Valdosta, s.
Cordele, l Brunswick. O.
Waycross, As; Townsville, 90.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
GgoRGlA-ALAeAMA LEAGUE.
Games Thursday.

names NUT y
bpelika at LAGRANGE
Ga6sdcu mt Newman
Ialiaaega at Admission
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
REQUIEM.
M0tOrcVclists al remind as
We can ride saucer track,
And. departing. icduC behind as
Reldtires WhO dress ia black.
WHAT so HOT AS A DAY IN
JUNE2

BIZ GyCcnidHd'S icp mountains
fgiH ic0Uld finger HOtr,
And haze a flock Of fountains
HCdpderiHO DER mn brOC;
Bat Greenland lies Up ponder
4 thousand miles too far,
So 7 shall hare 10 iCGndCr
Across 10 that there bar.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

College Games.
Harvard, 4; Yale, 3,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
BASEBALL SUMMARIES
EMPIRE STATE LEAGUE.
Games Thursday.

1dWes 7 nUTsUaV,
Americas at Cordele.
Thomasville at Naldosta.
WaycrOss at Brunswick.
Standlnn Of the Climbs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

Charlotte. 8; Greensboro, Z.
Durham, 6; Raleigh. 2.
Asheville-Winston- Salem. rain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
OTHER RESULTS.


virginia League.
Roanoke, s; Portsmouth. 4.
Petersburg, / Norfolk, O.
Richmond, o. Newport News, 0.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

Twenty five thousand dollars is a pref
Is nifty purse for a l5-round bout. vet
While Richie and his manager took a
dose of run-out medicine when this
purse was offered them for a go with
Freddie Welsh. Present-day tactics of
some fighters must make the Old-timers
scratch their heads.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
AMERICAN LEAGUE.


Games 7 thursday.
Cleveland at Washington
Chicago at Philadelphia
ST. Louis at New York.
Detroit at Boston.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20
Sporting Food
.By oEoRoR Z. PHAIR,

Rudy Unholz announces that his
brother George is heading for our hos
pitable shores. II is said that Rudy and
George greatly resemble each other in
the lunch hook
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

Ii became necessary 10 disloCate
Jimmy Archer's digit in order 10
locate Roger Bresnahan and IL lis
surely tough on "a heavy man 10
have 20 work this hot weather
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-20

We note by the newspapers that there
was no excitement in London over the
polo match Does this prove that the
English have a sense Of humor or does
IL nOtH
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
COPPER COUNTRY MINE
STRIKE SETTLING down
To- NATURE Of A siege
.CORRENbY BILL
NOW COMPLETED

Washington, Aug. Reconsideration
of the administration currency bill
was practically concluded tonight by
the democrats Of the house banking
and currency committee, after five
weeks Of constant and stormy dis.
cussion. The bill was ordered closed
and reprinted, and on Monday the
democratic committee members Will
take. formal vote on recommending
the measure to the deOcratic caucus.
II will go to the caucus with the dis
approval! Of at least three members OF
the committee 1t is practically certain
tonight, as the closed bill differs lit
tie in essentials from the adminstia-
stion measure framed by Chairman
Glass and Representative Owen and
Secretary McAdoo and approved by
the president
The complete government control
Of the federal reserve board, which
will direct the new banking and cur
rency system, deemed by the presi'
dent all important factors Of the bill.
is retained. At the eleventh hour,
tho democratic members incorporated
an amendment providing for an ad-
visory board OF bankers to advise"
the federal reserve board. f.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
SENATE IGNORED
hi BY MANUFACTURERS

Washington, Aug. Most OF the
manufacturers of the country have Is.
nored the lists of questions sen
by the senate finance committee re.
garding their industries aud proba'
ble effect upon them of the demo
cratic tariff revision. Senator LaFol-
lette told the senate that only 66 re-
plies had been received TO $500 sets
of questions mailed by the committee
to manufacturers who protested
against the proposed rates oil duty
and suggested that the manufactur.
ers must be confident of not being
hurt by the new tariff or else were
not altogether frank. Senator LaFol.
lette's remarks were the first made
during the tariff debate opposing the
attempt of Senators Dillingham; and
Page of Vermont, and Gallinger OF
New Hampshire to increase the pro-
posed reduced duties on granite. The
was defeated. Earlier in
the day Senator Gronna Of North iDa-
kota concluded his criticism Of the
tariff bill and Senator Cattron Of New
Mexico attacked it as a dangerous
piece of legislation.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
One Entire Block Of Business
Section is Entirely
Consumed
Fire Thought ( 10 be Of In
Cendiary Ori9in--:Loss
Over $4,000

Zealand, n. D.. Aug. "A $5O.ooA
fire visited Icelanh Wednesday morn
ing, about 2 O'clock, wiping out ono
entire block in the business section al
the town The fir" started between
lhe vacant hotel huilding owned by
Henry Hos,ner,' and the Eachne'er
general ,nercllaudi%e store, and Is
thought to have been Of incendlarV
origin. Had not the wind been in
Favorable direction it is certain that
the entire town would have been
wiped out, as ZceIand is without ado-
puate. fire protection to combat a
blaze OF such proportions.
The heaviest loss was sustained by
the iceland State Aank, the building
being totally destroyed, entallns a
loss Of s25,OOt. The postofflce was
located in the same building, and al
though the mail was saved, the tix'
lures we're a total loss. The bank
succeeded in getting the most Of It's
fixtures and securities out OF the
building.
The Bachmeier general merchan-
disc store was able to save but little.
and suffered a loss of approximateiS
$4,000. The, hotel building was like
wise destroyed, the building beinE
valued at between $4,000 and s5.Ooo.
A residence across from and belong
ing to the bank, as well as several
barns along the alley in the rear OF
.he burned buildings. We're burned to
the ground, the ttotal loss on resi-
dence and barns being estimated at
$4,000.
The insurance on the buildings was
quite light. 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
Next Move Of Governor Fer.
ris IS Patiently Awaited
by Both Sides
Wind Storm Wrecks Militia
Camp and Injuries Sew.
era| Soldiers
Mother Jones Has Promis'
ed 10 Come 10 the Aid Of
the Striking Miners

Calumet, Mich, Aug. 1.-BOth sides
in the mine workers strike III the
Michigan Copper Country are playing
a waiting game, resting on their arms
in a sort of armed truce pending ac-
tion by Governor Ferris in regard to
the refusal OF the mining companies
to confer with the Western Fedora
ton Of Miners and the acquiescense
Of the Federation to attend the con-
ference.
The refusal of the companies to
meet with the union at the governors
request is taken as final refusal to
bow to organized labor, and the
strike seems likely 70 be a.. waiting
one. 1t is even pre- ctedE Ethatah will
assume the characfeE. Of thealast big
strike the Federation had iii Colorado
where the mining districts were un-
der military rule for. a year.
"Mother" Jones Coming.
Mother" Jones. the heroine of the
coal miners, this morning telegraphed
her acceptance of the invitation Of
the local union to come here, and
will reach Calumet next Tuesday.
RRns sfnr,:a big s&leRap alton Of wel-
come to the aged strike leader were
Immediately begun. MY
A seventy miles-arl-hour wind early
this morning flattened half the brig.
ade camp all through the Copper
country, and today the soldiers are
busy making repairs. One man was
badly injured in the wreck of the
camp. Last night there were frequent
exchanges of shots between sentries
and skulking strikers, but no disor
ders of serious nature. An attempt
to carry box thought to contain dy
Mantle through the lines at the Cal
umet e. Hecla machine shops was
made after midnight The attempt
failed. but the bearers got away, TAX
ing the box with them. Destruction
Of this plant or any Of the many 9TH
ers. such as the Superior engine,
which supplies air for every drilling
machine in the Calumet & Hecla
workings, would cause d million dol
lors damage and cripple the com
pany for years.
Pumping now is going OH in thirty
five shafts in the district several
more Conglomerate shafts of the Cal
umet & Hecla tresuming today. All
the shops arc working today With
about half forces of men.
%. Fear More Violence. a.
With the Lstrike situation uncllang,
ed generally as a result Of the failure
of Governor Ferris mediation plan.
there IS apprehension in the commun-
ity that possibilities Tor peaceful
settlement were decreasing. Scores
of surface employees returned to work,
at the various mines ,tD:.ay and a REL
newal of the sluggings Which charac-
(Continued on Page q
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
LOOKING FOR A PEACEFUL
SOLUTION OF AFFAIRS
IN TURBULENT MEXICO
THROUGH With
MULHALL IN
The SENATE

Washington, Aug. THE lobby
committee completed its examination
of Martiu NJ. Mulliall, the "ex-lobby-
iSt" fer the National Association OF
Manufacturers aud alter a grilling
Was Informed that he would be trans
fcrred early next week to the house.
Chairman Garrett of the house com
nittec announced the examination of
MulhaEl by his committee will begin
Tuesday or Wednesday.
1t is believed the house investiga-
ton will produce more bitterness
than characterized the senate inves-
!;gaton.
The senate committee released Mu'
hail after a brici examination by at.
torneys for the Manufacturers Asso-
citation. Former Congressman James
Watson Of Indiana was a target for
much of MulhalPs attack. He will
take the stand before the senateETD
take the witness stand before the
senate committee Monday
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
COMPANIES MUST
REDUCE RATES

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-The state
railroad commission of California has
ordered reductions in the express
rates Of the Wells Fargo and com
pany amounting to cut Of $4,000
from the present annual revenues.
Every rate Of the company in this
state has been abolished by order
Of the commission which will become
effective October / and over three
million new rates were devised by
the commission on ten mile zone
basis and ordered effective then. The
express companies are ordered to op-
crate six months on commission rates
and then submit a statement Of earn
ings, If they feel the rates are not
justified. "A I'll
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
STRUCK BY THE
CARS AND KILLED

Diskinson, N. D.. Aug. l.-C. G..
CresWcll. u rancher from Belfield. 20
miles from Dickinson, was instantly
killed in the railroad yards here.
Creswell and John Elliott, also OF Bel.
field. had two cars of stock attached
to a stock train. which had headed
out on the main line when it WAS
struck by q special berry train. A
fire started among the wreck cars
and CresWells remains were badly
charred. The Dickinson fire depart
ment, however, quickly cXtiuguished
the flames. Croswcll's body was tax
en- in charge by the coroner, and his
relatives at I'elield were notified by
Eliott
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
Pure BRED COW
CAME BY EXPRESS

Dogden News: Ralph Pence has
received a pnre-Dred Ayrshire heifer
the dairy COW question for some time
Mr.. Pence decided upon the Ayrshire
breed, and the heifer he received IS
good looking animal. Mr.. Pence is
negotiating for pure-bred Ayrshire
bull, to be shipped from the same
state but from different hord. And
later in the fall he expects to pur-
chase two or three pure-bred heifer
calves and he hopes to have some
qualified dairy stock for sale within
a very few years, when, he believes,
North Dakota will find out that she
is as good as some other states for
dairying.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
ARMED GUARDS PATROL
Bridge At THE Mines

Calumet, Mich, Aug ARMED
guards again tonight patroled the
Portage Lake bridge connecting
Houghton and Hancock as a result OF
the assertion of the authorities that
extensive dynamite plots had been
discovered in connection with the COP.
per miners strike.
Today, when eight men who were
arrested at Rediacket, were arraign-
ed in a Houghton justice court, no
evidence was presented and their pre-
!iminary hearing was set for August
II.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
ROYALTY TO ATTEND 'coWEs
REGETTA.

London. Aug. with the end of
Goodwood week everybody is look
ing forward to Cowes, where the
great regatta commence on Monday,
and where the usual brilliant gather
ings will continue until the end OF
the week. he regatta this year is
to be graced by the presence OF a
number Of foreign royalties, among
them the King and Queen Of Spain
and Prince Henry Of Prussia.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
KEEPING INDOORS .Ia.
At MIGHT time

Crookston, Mimi, Aug l.--Nothing
'uOre has been seen of the escaped
circus panther or leopard, which ere
ated so much ycitement the last
week north of Mentor including 4
feast on a horse, two calves and Il
COW, with a mile chase Of two hay
makers as the final sport of Saturday
afternoon.
Strict watch is being kept and IT
the animal is seen again al organih-
ed hunt will be in order No me
would venture out after dark in tHat
vicinity for Carnegie hero medal
at the present time.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
Both faCtlo.s 10 That Coun-
try Trying to Bring About
This State
Bryan Denies That Europe is
Pressing the United States
10 Action
Mexican Minister to Russia
Suggested as the ProVi-
SioOdl President

Washington, Aug. /. - Develop
ments in the Mexican situation are
confined to efforts on the part OF the
administration to prevent unnecessary
agitation over the revolution. So tar
the United States is informed, both
the Federals and Constitutionalists
arc complying with the desire OF the
American government for protecting
foreigners and their property. and
there is hopeful feeling manifest In
official circles that the efforts OF lp-
fuential MeXicans to bring about
peace will be successful. In the
meantime President Wilson and ad.
visors opposed too any attempt tn
force the government into any hasty
declaration Of a policy.
Secretary Bryan promptly. denied
the story of, European governments
pressing the United States to action.
Ou the authority of the president
it. is known that the only documents
from foreign powers to the United
States on the subject in recent
months were those transmitted when
the diplomatic representatives in
Mexico GityTeceratly gave. y ,descfip--
tion OF the conditions in the republic
to the home governments with q re.
quest that information would be con-
veyed tc the United States.
News is scant in Mexican circles
about the progress of peace sugges-
lions that are passing to and fro he.
tween some Of the leaders OF the two
factions il Mexico ,s
The most significant frequent use
Of name is Miguel Coyarrubias. at
present Mexican minister to Russia.
for provisional president
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
WITH
THE MAIL BOX

Ryder. N. D.. Aug. Mrs. Emil
Johnson OF the reservation reports
that her mail is being meddled with
On the star route. A letter was TAX
en- out of the box, $500 extracted
and the letter put back. The thief
lowered the flag on the mail box so
the mail driver would not stop.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
ERIK ON The way ).
TO TIE ARCIICS

st. ions, N r.. Aug. l. The steam
er Eriki with Donald B. Macmillan
Of the arctic expedition on board.
sailed for Crocker land. The damag,
ed steamer Diana, on which the expo.
dition started. was brought here from
battle Harbor and the stores trans
ierred 10 the Erik.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
OPPOSITION TO
A PR01EC1ORA1E

Washington, Aug. Opposition
in the senate to plan of President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan for an
American protectorate over Nicar
aqua received strong support from
representatives of the liberal party
there When the senate committee
on foreign relations takes up the new
treaty again tomorrow it will be With
the knowledge that strong element
in Nicaragua is adverse to yielding to
any vestige Of sovereignty to the
United States.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02
BULGARIA IS NOW
LARGER TERRITORY

g. London, Aug. 1.-The demands pre-.
scnted to the Bucharest peace con.
ference today proposed the establish
,nent. Of a frontier that. will leave Bul,
garia little larger than when she en-
tered into the wars. A dispatch to
the Daily Telegraph from Belgrade
asserts the casualties of the Servian
army in the past months fighting az
gregate $4,000.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-02

Washington, Aug. 1--Joseph Il.
Willard, the newly appointed minis
ter to Spain, notified the state depart
ment that he was ready to proceed
at once to Madrid He arranged to
meet Henry Clay lde, the retiring
minister, in New York, upon the lat
ter's arrival from Spain. Mr.. Willard
will occupy the same house in Madrid
used by Mr.. Ide.. Mr.. Willard is a
lawyer and lives in Richmond, Va.
He served in the Virginia house OF
representatives, was lieutenant gov.
ernor of the state from 1902 to 1906
and was state commissioner of cor
porations from 1906 to 1910.