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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
New York State Senator Faces
Ten Years Imprisonment
and $500 Fine.
HAD BEEN INDICATED
BY FELLOW MEMBERS
Jury Reaches Decision in Two Hours.
Appeal to Be Sought-Prosecut-
ing Attorney Approves Verdict.

NEW YORK. May 4.-Stephen j. Still
WELL state senator from the Bronx. re-
Gently exonerated by the New York state
senate of charges of bribery, was found
guilty of bribery this afternoon by a
jury. The maximum penalty for the
crime is ten years Imprisonment and
$500 fine. He will be sentenced We'd
nesday.
The jury deliberated a few minutes
more than two hours in reaching the
verdict that automatically takes from
Stilwell his seat in the state senate. The
convicted legislator lurched forward a
step when the foreman pronounced the
jury's finding. Then he stiffened before
the court clerk and answered the usual
questions concerning his pedigree. He
is forty-seven years old and married.
Mott Holds Verdict Just.
Assistant District Attorney Mott said
he considered the verdict just and war
ranted by the facts.
Il think one Of the greatest benefits
that will arise out of the verdict" he
said. will be to show that the legisla
ture having made an investigation into
the conduct of one of its members. should
decide the case on it's merits. and the
legislature will realize that 1t Is more
dangerous to whitewash a case than 1t
is to decide one
Stilwell was led to the Tombs after
Justice Seabury had denied the usual
formal motion for setting aside the ver-
dict. His counsel announced an appeal
would be sought.
Sought to Sell His influence.
The crime for which Stilwen stands
convicted is soliciting money in return
for his promised influence in reporting
IT,, r. n
aimed to set aside regulation of the
New York Stock Exchange against listing
securities not printed by designated bank
note companies
George H. Kendall. president of the
New York Bank Note Company, sought
to have this bill passed. alleging his COM
pany had been Disseminated against by
the stock exchange for years. He charged
that Stilwell wanted $500 to expedite
the bill out of committees.
kendalfs charges were investigated by
the senate. which exonerated Stilwell by
close vote after he had made a
dramatic plea in his own behalf, but his
indictment here followed.
Stilwell Himself on Stand.
The testimony developed in the trial,
which began last Wednesday, was large
ly the same as was presented to the sem
ate during the hearing of the charges
Stilwell took the stand in his own behalf
Justice Seabury. i'm charging the jury
today, said that 1.-The life of government
depends upon the honesty and integrity
of its officials. and 1t cannot exist if they
are bribe takers"
Whether Stilwell received any money
from Kendall was not to be considered
he said.
Stephen j. Stilwell, whose great uncle,
Silas nj. Stilwell. was at one time ambas-
sador to France. was elected In 1908 from
the twenty-first senatorial district, one
Of the largest senate districts in Greater
New York. and was twice reelected
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AWAITS AMENDMENT.
Resolution of Inquiry Into West
Virginia Coal Strike DELAYED.

Senator Kern's resolution directing
an inquiry into conditions of the Paint
Creek and Cabin Creek coal fields of
West Virginia will be further dis
cussed at a meeting of the committee
on education and labor tomorrow be-
fore it is reported to the Senate.
Although passage of the resolution
is expected this week. Senator HOke
Smith, chairman of the education and
labor committee. wishes to amend 1t.
He would incorporate in the resolution
provision for securing Information
upon certain specific lines which
would determine the extent to which
rights of citizens were abridged under
authority of martial law.
AS soon as the resolution passes the
senate subcommittee expects to go
to West Virginia to begin a prelimi-
nary inquiry. Sessions Of the full COM
mittee will later be held in Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
POLICE CHIEFS FUND GROW.
Isaac Cans To Start Out Tomorrow
To Get $1,000 More.

With the fund for the entertainment of
the members of the International Asso-
citation of Police Chiefs lowering around
the thousand-dollar mark. Isaac Cans,
chairman of the entertainment commit
tee of the Chamber of Commerce Will
start out tomorrow to bring the total to
the desired 81 600 before the week Is over.
The association will hold a convention In
this city June 8 to June IA, and as there
are more than 400 members, the onamber
of Commerce has planned an entertain
ment which cannot be given for less than
5000.
The principal feature will be trip to
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall June
II, at which time a shad bake. with
cabaret additions. will be given.
The latest subscribers to the fund are
T. A Lee, $40; A. J. Parsons. SIS; B.
Rich's Sons. 50: William ]. Vonderheide.
s.; George D. Horning, SO; Chandlee &
Chandlee, IS; w. T. Galliher & Bro. $40.
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stage was attractively decorated and IA,
costumes were appropriate
Shylock Realistically PORTRAYED,

MISS Nancy Pendleton. as Shylork
was realistic in the part She handed
an ugly-iookfng cutlass and wore a long
beard with considerable effect Evi-
dence of dramatic ability was moi lack
ing I'm any of the members of thu. cast
who We're applauded Frequently Mss
Vivian Schneider as Portia Miss
Cornelia Pollock, as Lancelot Cob
30: Miss Jane ST'L as Nerissa.
MISS Ivy Wood, Antonio. Miss
Betty PoindeKter. Bassann.
and others gave splendid portrayais Of
the characters assigned them
Members of the cast, in addit on 10
these named included Ne - taf,a.h
Mitchell. as oSlanio. Miss Barbara Allen
Spencer. Saiarinu: 4.iss t 49,
son. as Gratiana. Miss Helen Prescott. a )
IorenZ: Mrs Bessie McNeer, as con
arde and Balthazar: Miss Edith Akin
as servant and clerk OF the court: " IS
Dorothy Cable. as lady in waiting and
Miss Leonard as Jessca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Mt. Pleasant Citizens To Meet

The annual meeting of the Mount
Pleasant Citizens Association will be
held Wednesday night at the Parker
apartment house, 18th street and Park
road The meeting was to have been held
last night but was postponed on &C
count OF the Board Of Trade shad bake
Officers for the ensuing year Will be
elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Neeley To See President.

President Wilson and Representative
Medley Of Kansas will confer tomorrow
regarding MIR. Neeleys efforts to have
the government collect $3.362.OOO from the
Missouri Pacific railroad. The money
was advanced to the road to aid in the
construction of the central branch of the
Missouri Pacific in Kansas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
The Crime.

From Life.
"He was arrested for grating. was he
not?'
Haven't you got sense enough to know
that men are not arrested for grating?
He was arrested for beinF caught at it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

The illustrated lecture on THE Undying
Story of Capt. Scott" will be repeated at
special matinee at the Belasco Theater
this afternoon. beginning at 3 o'clock. The
last lecture will be given this evening at
$50 O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

Marks have some money, but l don't
know whether to buy home an auto
mobile
Parks-Take my advice; buy home
and mortgage 1t to get the machine
Then you'll have both.-Boston Tran
script.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Limited knowledge

From the Boston Transcript
Bix--I tell my wife all ! know.
Dix-Yes. she told my wife that yo
Aardly say q thing to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
An Example.


Prof.-Mr. Jones. will YOU kindly give
me an example of reproductive art?
Jones-A hair restorer.
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Pays Tribute to Army.

n,
remarks in regard to his manifold and
responsible duties as head Of the mill
tary establishment, including the super
vision of the governments of the Philip
pines and Porto Rico and the construction
of the Panama canal. took occasion to
pay a high tribute to the personnel Of
the army.
AT the present time" said Secretary
Garrison. "the army is composed Of
about 5000 officers and 10000 men.
scattered practically along the lines
of a triangle. from Alaska to the
Mexican border. China, and the Philip
fare in the early history of the coun-
try. together with unwise actions since
that time, have resulted in there being
157 army posts at the present time
Leaving out the soldiers in the coast
defenses. there is only a mobile army
States at this time: so that If we
placed some soldiers In every post
there would be an average of 222 at
each post.
small. 1t is exceedingly competent. I
have never found men of finer caliber.
more intense loyalty. and more will
ing eagerness to give their best to
their duty than l have in the army.
Our problems are. of course. exceed
ingly difficult but it seems that. by
one of those curious freaks of nature,
the more that Is put upon the depart
ment the more 1t seems to be able to
achieve. There are. however, great
problems of vast moment to the army
and the country which require investi-
CATION, careful consideration and wise
decision.
Great Factor in Peace.
Even the army itself is a great force
along peaceful. civilized lines. and is
very often called upon in this connec-
ton Whether 1t be a disastrous
earthquake, a fire in San Francisco, a
tornado In Nebraska. or floods in the
Ohio and Mississippi valleys. the army
Is instantly turned to for aid and rem
ders it most efficiently. bringing order
out of chaos, inaugurating sanitary
measures which save thousands of
lives, and furnishing shelter, clothing
and food to the sufferers until their
own communities can organize for
their relief
AT the time of the San Francisco
earthquake the army sent 406 officers
who were engaged in relief work there
for about two and One-half months. and.
under the direction of these army off,
appropriated S: by Congress for this relief
work. was expended. In the Mississippi
valley floods of last year hundreds Of
men were engaged for weeks. and
1855. 900 people were fed for month
Work During Floods.
This year the floods in the Ohio val
ley and along the Mississippi wrought
great damage. upon which occasion the
army again was called into action, and
the situation along all these thousands
OF miles was taken care of In such a
manner that 1 am in receipt daily of
letters of praise from the communities
in question.
The services of the army in the mat
ter Of public sanitation cannot be too
highly praised. Its records in Cuba, on
the Isthmian canal. in the Philippines
and in Porto Rico are monuments in the
mind OF every medical expert, of great
work wonderfully well done-so much
so that one of the great medical So
cieties is now requesting me to have
record the work OF the army in this
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
A RESOLUTION.

Whereas, in the opinion Of the Par
ish Board of School Directors of De-
Soto Parish Louisiana that an cleo
tion be held in township IL n. Range
10 W. La. NJ. to test the sense of the
voters as to whether or not ithe tim
be sold and the oil and mineral rights
leased on said 10Th section.
Therefore he it resolved and or
dained by the darish board Of school
directors of the parish OF DeSoto
Louisiana, as follows;
Section /. That a special election
be held in township IL n. Range 10
w. La. Meridian DeSoto, Red River
and Natchitoches Parishes, Louisiana
on Thursday July 10th 1913, at which
shall be submitted the following pro-
positions: First to sell the timber on
the 10Th section of said township and
second, to lease the oil and mineral
rights on the said 18th section
Section 2. The secretary of this
body be and is hereby instructed to
have prepared for use at said special
election sufficient number Of ballots
on which shall be printed all the pro-
positions mentioned In section l of
this resolution, arranged in such
manner as to enable the voter to vote
on each separately and in the follow
form:
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
Safe Of Louisiana
Parish of NatchitOcheS

Parish of Natchitoches
BE it known that acting under the
the provisions of and authority con-
tanned in certain resolution, passed
by the Police Jury of the parish of
Natchitoches at its meeting on the
8th day of April 1913 relative to an
election to be held in Ward -Four OF
the parish of NatchitocheS, to select
and elect Road Commissioners in said
ward, which said resolution stated
that on the dav succeeding the said
election, the Secretary of the Police
Jury would open the ballot boxes.
canvas and count the votes AMI de
clare the result thereof and which
said election was duly held May 18th
1913 l, F. n. Tauzin, Secretary of
said Police Jury hereby declare the
result of SAID election to be as fol
lowS:-
In District No. Ward there were
two candidates, namely, w. II. Airey
and J. L. Clark. Airey received
vote of eight, Clark 8 and by reason
of said majority hereby declare said
Clark elected Commissioner, for Dis.
trict One Ward 4.
In District No ? there was only one
candidate, namely G. J. Gillen. who
received votes and | hereby declare
MIN elected as Commissioner for Dis
trict No. : Ward 4.
In District No. theIe was one can.
didate, namely +. q. GalIespie who
received votes and | hereby declare
MIN to have been elected Commits
sioner for District No, 3 ward 4.
In testimony whereof witness nv
hand and seal this the 9th day of,
May 1913.
(Signed) f. y. TAUzIN,
Clerk Of Police Jury.
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And For Three Summers Mrs. Vim
cent Was Unable to Attend to
Any Of Her Homework.

Pleasant Hill, N. CT suffered for
three summers" writes Mrs. Walter
Vincent, Of this town, "and the third and
last time, was my worst
| had dreadful nervous headaches and
prostration, and was scarcely able to
walk about. Could not do any OF my
homework.
! also had dreadful! pains In my back
and sides and when one Of those weak,
sinking spells would come on me,
would have TO give up and lie down,
until ii wore off.
I was certainly In q dreadful state Of
health, when finally decided TO try
Cardui the woman's tonic, and ! firmly
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
COULD SCARCELY
WALK ABOUT

believe would have died If ! hadn't
taken it.
After I began taking Cardui, I was
greatly helped, and all three bottles re-
lieved me entirely.
! fattened up, and grew so much
stronger in three months, | felt like an
other person altogether"
Cardui is purely vegetable and gentle
acting. Its ingredients have a mild, tonic
effect, on the womanly constitution.
Cardui makes for increased strength,
improves the appetite, tones up the ner-
volts system, and helps to make pale,
sallow cheeks, fresh and rosy.
Cardui has helped more than million
weak women, during the past so years.
II will surely do for you, what it has
done for them. Try Cardui today.
Write TO: Chattanoosa Medicine Co., Ladies' "A.
Visory Dept. Chattanooga. TsnA.. for Special IN.
struetions on your case and 6-paae book, "Homa
TEsasnsnt for Women" seat In Dlsis Egsppa. j.sS
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
lake Plenty Of lime to Eat.

There is saying that ''rapid eating
is slow suicide" If you have formed
the habit of eating too rapidly you
are most likely suffering from lndi-
gestlon or constipation, which will
result eventually in serious illness
unless corrected. Digestion begins in
the mouth. Food should be thorough
lv masticated and insalivated Then
when you have a fullness of the stom-
ach or feel dull and stupid after eat
ing, take one of Chamberlain's Tab
lets. Many severe cases of stomach
trouble and constipation have been
cured by the use of these tablets.
They are easy to take and most agree
able In effect. Sold by all dealers.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Baton Rouge, La,
May 31st, 1918.
Proof under law under which
entry was made.
Notice is hereby given that Memphis
Lambright of Gorum, La, who, on
Sept. %, 1908, made Homestead Entry
(Natchitoches 0212) No. 06463 for SW4
Section %, Township N, Range w,
La. Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make five year proof, to estab-
lish claim to the land above described,
before Clerk of Court at Natchitoches,
La, on the 7th day of July, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Morris Basco, of Gorum, La.
James Jones, of Gorum, La.
Charley MCLEAN, of Gorum, La.
Lena Derbanne, of Gorum, La.
JOHN F. NUTTALL,
Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
Notice of Bids

Bids will be received by the Bridge
Committee of Ward Four of Natchi-
toches Parish at Clarence, La, at IL
o'clock, noon, on Saturday, June 18th,
1918 for the construction of two
bridges in said ward. One across
Bayou Shivery at Trichell Postofice
and one across Bayou Bordeaux at
the Sompayrac place between Clarence
and Trichell P. o.
Plans and specifications may be had
from the undersigned chairman at
Clarence. Right reserved to reject
any and all bids.
T. j. CLARK,
Chairman Bridge Committee
5-29 Ct Ward Four.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03

Proposition No. One
For the sale of Timber
Proposition: to sell the
timber on the 18th section
of township II N. Range
IL w. La. Meridian, De-
Soto, Red River and
Natchitoches Parishes La.
Proposition No. Two.
For the Lease of the Oil
and Mineral Rights.
Proposition: to lease the
oil and mineral rights on
the 18th section Of town.
ship IL N. Range 10 w.
La. Meridian DeSoto. Red
River and Natchitoches
Parishbs La
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03


turns corners Can right
your fields by horse blowing No powman
YOU 10 nhue OoIh engine ana pows
platform No getting OIL to hane No heavy lifting Controlling
levers Ell uired.
The Bates AlSe Tractor
that
too heavy. They pull too much
With this OUTFIT
Ii horses Piow carriage be
WRITE Writ
Illustrated Shows
the front You will ageeabY surprised too
Book
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03

Katherine L. Motion, New Bedford
Mass, says; II had a terrible pain
across my back, with burning and
scaiding feeling. / took Foley Kid
ney Pills IS advised. with results GER
tain and sure. The pain and burning
feeling left me, felt toned up and
invigroated. recommend Foley Kid.
pey Pills. For sale by all druggists
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03

By the end OF June, Mors, Venus,
Saturn and Jupiter will all be morn
ing stars, but Foleys Honey and Tar
Compound is at all times the Star"
medicine for coughs, colds, Group and
whooping cough. A cold in June is
as apt to develop, into bronchitis or
pneumonia as at any other time. but
not n Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound is taken. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
STEEE| Tractors Have Come

Why pay 80 900 to $1,000 for a clumsy iron tractor
outfit that wastes One-fourth your fuel i'm pulling it's
elf that can't get into fence corners. that can't be
used on soft ground? Why do it, when for less mon
ey you can get powerful Bates All-Steel Tractor?
The Bates, being all steel and not iron, weighs
nearly 5000 lbs. less than other tractors of same
power. That means tremendous fuel saving ana
you can pillow faster and can harrow your fields FOR
THE BATES DOESN'T PACK THE SOIL.
TURNS SQUARE CORNERS.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
Notice..

Irichell, La, May 22nd, 1918.
Be it known, we are the Mount
Pilgrim B. G. and are no more with the
Twelfth District Association, we have
withdrawn. Done by order of said
church.
WARREN GLOVER, JR.
M. II. WILLIAMS,
Committee.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
By Mr.. Person:

Whereas the Police jury of the par
ish OF NatchItochr La. having been
called in special and extra session. by
the President OF this body according
to law, for the purpose of preparing,
submitting to the tax payers, and pub
fishing budget of expense of the
parish of Natchitoches for the fiscal
year beginning July lst 1912, and end
ing June lst 1914.
Be it ordained and resolved by the
Police Jury of the Parish of Natchi-
toches, La. that the following budget
of expenses as itimized be declared
to he the probable ana contemplated
expenditures of the parish OF Natchi-
toches, La, for the fiscal year begin
ming July 1st 1913 and ending June
2lSt as follows:
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
warn for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transaction, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system,
Testimonials sent free. Price 75cents
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for Consti-
patton.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-03

Succession
Thomas w Moffett and wife.
Thomas 1. Moffett having this day
filed application for administration of
the above SUGGESTIONS. in my office,
notice is hereby given to all concerned
to show cause, within 10 days from
date hereof, why the same should not
be granted.
(Signed) d. J. HYAMs, Clerk.
The Washington times., 1913-11-08
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SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHI

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
At The AolroraaSh lodge oi Dysart van
Rensselaer, ami his Vile NIctorIa are gath
cred Dysart'n Utother Robin. Madge Ash
ley, divorced, Eertram and Lucille Good
ali and Philip Merriman. Dysart is q
close student OF heredity. Rnd tells the
party he believes at least one of q crimi-
nails descendants will develop criminal
instincts Victoria shudders at her hus-
presses adherence at the, idea OF having
children Of her own. Lucille gives Victoria
money Tor purpose unknown to her hus-
band. When Victoria does not appear for
breakfast Madge goes to her room and
finds her murdered.
Frederick BIaisdelI. another guest. ar
rives on the fatal morning.
The noted detective, Franklin Yorke,
srrives and takes the. helm.
He learns that a certain Paul Hildreth-
O relative of Victoria's. would profit sub
stantially by her death and that Victoris
had been low-spirited for some time.
He learns also that Lucille il holding
Ashley loves, Dysart Van Rensselaer,:
Freddie is called home by a telegram Of
tragic import. iorke prophesies that the
servant girl who disappeared on the morn
ing of the tragedy will never be found.
Dysart recoyers consciousness and fs
interviewed by his brother the coroner and
YOrkc learns that Madge Ashley was
the last to see Victoria alive. when. on
the night Of the murder she had gone
Yorke notices a picture in the news
papers of the Van Rensseiaers' wedding.
and the face of one of the bystanders
catches Ihis eye The trail leads forke
to New York. where he pursues his in
vestigations.
He has Paul Hildreth shadowed despite
a friends assertion that such a theory II
preposterous, and finds that the stem
ographer. May Burke" has disappeared
very suddenly.
Paul Hildreth refuses to give his where
abouts at the time of the crime. but ar
firms he was hundreds o< miles away
from the scene. The attorney and private
secretary of a prominent millionaire who
has been stricken with paralysis ask
Yorke to try and discover what had be-
come of a large number OF valuable bonds
that had disappeared from private
vault but Yorke refuses to take up the
case till the Van Rensselaer, case Is over.
Yorke learns from Lucille Goodall that
she had given Victoria money for secret
PURPOSE and Immediately thinks OF black
mail. His theory Is strengthened by the
discovery that Victoria's jewels are paste