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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-14

A Stamp story.-Six years ago
little newspaper on the edge Of Flor
ida swamp published a brief notice
that the government would redeem at
one-fourth their face value, all cancell-
ed postage stamps returned to the post
office department at Washington.
A prominent postoffice officer tells
of the widespread effect:
How people could credit such
statement Is mystery. But they did
and the notice was widely copied.
Eventually the story was syndicated
through hundreds Of country newspa-
pers, and one department is still suf-
fering from the results.
Letters Of inquiry and express pack
ages Of old stamps overwhelmed the
office at Washington, until we finally
had to employ five or six extra clerks
to tell the would-be redeemers the
truth Of the little tale. It was a rather
disagreeable job, too. Some Of the let
ters were pathetic, and hate to think
Of the number Of people who were dis
appointed all because some crack brain
editor published that idiotic notice.
Even now, and 1t is at least six
years since the notice came out, we
receive letters and stamps at least ev-
cry week from some sequestered spot
that has just heard the news"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-14

A Woman in the Cabinet.-Next! A
woman in the cabinet! Why not?
Meeting to celebrate the entrance Of
four new states into the woman suf-
frage column, the business and profess
sional women Of Denver, Colo, launch
ed a movement to bring about the ap-
pointment Of woman in the cabinet Of
President-elect Wilson. The Denver
women think they have polled large
enough vote to entitle them to such re-
cognition. But Mr.. Wilson may think
certain other factors enter into cabinet
recognition. On the basis of popular
votes, Colonel Roosevelt might demand
a representative in the new cabinet for
the Bull Moosers, President Taft for the
Republican party and even Debs for
the Socialists Cabinet making on such
lines would be interesting but not con-
ducive to family harmony.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-14

was not dead until It's tail stopped wig
Cling after the sun went down. For
five minutes both snakes laid as II
dead. Then the rattler raised its tail
and shook its warning rattlers. 1t was
his last rattle. The king made su-
perhuman effort and literally crushed
the rattler into pulp. The king slnnk
Off the rattler, moved off within five
feet, laid with its eyes fixed on the
rattler and seemd to breathe sigh of
relief. went up to the rattler, cut off
its buttons and kicked the mess to one
side. The king never moved an inch.
1t was dead tired-the rattler was
dead.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-14
By Eta w. PIERCE.


just in front Of the two, and stopped
short before them. Could he believe his
| own eyes Mercy with that man! He
| stared from one to the other, and his
gay, good-natured face grew black. AS
for Discordo, he tipped his hat with
all politeness and vanished instantly
down neighboring alley. Val grasped
Mercy's arm almost rudely.
In Heavens name, how do you come
to be walking with that fellow!" he de-
manded--a mans quick wrath and dis
trust breaking out ir his tone.
Il could not help it," quavered Mer-
against her, and that Val was very an
CRY, "he overlook me on the street.-the
made me listen. Vail"
Made you listen to what?" cried Val,
sternly
Toto his dreadful love-making.
He asked me to marry him, Val"
THE deuce! Well, it doesn't surprise
me in the least. Take my arm. / will
go with you to the Aid Society myself"
He was jealous and cross and unrea-
sonable. The tears rushed to her eyes.
But you are busy-are you not-you
cannot spare the time?"
Il am busy, but that's a secondary
matter. You shall not walk the streets
alone. If Aunt Affry cannot escort you
/ must and will Woe to that cursed
italian If find him forcing his COM
pany on you again!"
wal, hate him!"
I'm very glad to hear it."
She would have told him more, but
he did not court her confidence, and
something in his displeased tone struck
her dumb. Not another word was said.
With a ruffled, resentful air, Val tuck
ed his betrothed under his arm and
stalked off with her to the Aid Society
rooms.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
STOCK EXCHANGE HEARS
 OF BIG BANK FAILURE
II. B. Rollins and Company Closed By Involuntary Bankruptcy
 Petition.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPAvcH7

NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-The failure of H. B. Rollins and company. an old established banking and brokerage house with international connections. was announced simultaneously on the stock exchange and in the United States district court. An involuntary petition in bankruptcy against the firm has been filed in the court The liabilities are estimate at $500O 900 with assets, largely bank loans,. from $2,500.00O to s3.00O,O00
 The firm was established more than twenty years ago, but recently underwent several changes in it's per sOnnell. Harry B. Rollins, the senior member, was a business associate of the late J. P. Morgan and William K. Vanderbilt was for time identi- fled with the firm. The Rollins partners include Briton N Busch. a board member, and Walter Kutzleb, for some years manager in this coun- try of the Russo Chinese bank Ac- cording to the firms lawyers. the failure was precipitated by the with drawal of several large deposits.
 At one time the Rollins company had extensive interests in Mexico and represented in this country the Ma
 tionaI Bank of Mexico, and the In
 ternational Mortgage Bank of Mex ico City. The difficulties of the firm it is believed date back to the panic in 1907, at which time they were burdened with a number of unprofit- able properties. On the stock eX- change it is understood the firm closed out it's few remaining con- tracts or commitments a few days ago.
 Its principal creditors are the Han over National and the Bank of Man haitian company. These institutions are said to be fully insured as also are some other banks that are sup posed to have made loans to the in solvent firm.
 All told the firms bank loans are said to aggregate between three and 1 four millions Harry B. Rollins is ! director in numerous financial ana 1 industrial corporations and prominent ! in social circles. His town house was recently leased for the season py l Vincent Astor.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
Senate Banking and Cur rency Organization Pre- pairing Separate Bills for Final Submission to Sen ate Next Week
ONE CONSIDERS
 MANY AMENDMENTS
Now Appears Unanimous Report May Be Sub mitted by Committee on Points Where No Dis agreement Exists
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcH1

tASScClRTED PRESS DISPATCHI
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-The two wings of the senate banking and cur rency committee worked steadily to- day preparing separate currency bills to be presented to the senate Sena- tor Owen and the other five demo- cratic members of the committee who supported the administration strug- Sled to reconcile differences and agree on the bill the president wants. Sen atOr Hitchcock and five republicans of the committee began perfecting a measure based on amendments the comimttee has already adopted but which are obnoxious to the president
 When the committee met this morning, administrati democrats re- paired to Senator Hills office leav- ing Hitchcock and the republicans in possession of the committee room No program was arranged. but joint meeting of the two camps prob ably will be held on Saturday and an attempt made to outline a course of action.
 The suggestion that both wings sign unanimous report on the undis- puted portions of the bill and sub init disagreeing reports on the fun damentals of the bill may be adopted Senator Bristow said tonight that the republicans and Senator Hitchcock had week or ten days work be- fore them. but democrats expressed the hope that they would conclude their task early next week
 Administration democrats disagreed today on the control of the regional reserve banks. one of the points which has divided the committee, the administration cOntending the banks of the country should own and control the regional banks and the democrats have tentatively agreed to give the banks the opportunity to purchase stock. When the question or allow ing the banks to name six of the nine directors of each regional bank arose today, however, Senator Reed did not agree to the provisions of the bill, urging that the government should control the banks Sectional and related matters were passed over until later. The amendments which Senator Hitchcock and the repub- licans wrote into the bill today in cluded provisions for underwriting the stock of the regional banks by na - tional banks, but allowing the public to subscribe for stock provision for the election of four directors by the banks and five by the govern ment in each regional bank director ate, the creation of four regional banks with capital equal to peI cent. of the capital of the national 1 banks in the district served by the regional bank, and several minor l changes.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14

ASSOCIATED PRESS DTsPATcH1
 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13.-Burr La fond Harris, the negro slayer of Mrs. Rebecca P. Gay, the Christian Science practitioner, told on the witness stand at his trial in the superior court all the details of the murder. Harris, whose defense is insanity, reiterated his confession in q quiet and dis passionate manner, without the least evidence of remorse or any other feeling resulting from the crime.
 T went into Mrs. Gays office on the afternoon of September 25," said Harris, looking squarely in the faces of the jurors, who seemed astounded at his calm recital.
 "I asked if Mrs. Wallace was there. Mrs. Gay said no, that there was no such person, but I said she would be seen, and I waited. Mrs. Gay had two callers, but they soon left, and Mrs. Gay and I were alone. The telephone rang. She answered it. As she sat at the desk, using the in-
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
MORALES HEARS REPORT HUERTA
 HAS INDICATED
Border Town in Fever of Excitement While Hale and Carranza Continue Conference Over Details of Wilson $ Proposal
Especial to The Republican,

MORALES, Sonora, Nov. 13.-To- night the little border town of Nogales is in a fever of excitement. General Carranza has moved his entire cabinet here and William Bayard Hale, the of ficial representative of President Will son, is in constant conference with them, acting for the United States government.
 The streets are crowded tonight with excited throngs and the news just posted that Huerta had fled from Mexico City, caused great rejoicing on both sides of the line. Both party's representatives seem to be conferring regarding proposals and counter pro- posals made at the all-day conference yesterday in the customs house on the Mexican side. Hale admits he will re- main until the affair is settled. Y. Bonillas, secretary of war of the con- stitutionalists, after having long con- ference with Hale at the United States
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Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
PROGRESSVES NAMED MITCHELL
 THEN ELECTED
Mayor-Elect of New York City Has the Progressive Party to Thank for Being Placed on the Victorious Fusion Ticket
Especial to The Republican,


 WASHINGTON. Nov. 13-John Pur- roy Mitchell of New York will say that the progressives solely were responsible for his nomination by the fusion com mittee. For two years McAneny, a democrat. had labored for the fusion nomination. The standpat republican organization solidified it's forces behind District Attorney Whitman, who later, running for reelection, received the endorsement of Tammany. At the psychological moment the progressives sprang the name of Mitchell and he was nominated by the fusion commit tee. It was the earnest, enthusiastic support of the progressives which made MitchelTs election possible. The New York Mail. a progressive newspaper, published the Sulzer revelations show ing the attempts of Boss Murphy to compel a man elected to the governor ship to turn the state over to the graft CTS
 Nor was the mayoralty the only vic tory achieved by the progressives in New York state. Twenty three pro eressives were elected as members of the general assembly. and twenty can didates. republicans and democrats, 1 who were swept into office, enjoyed progressive endorsement. This fusion was necessary in order to defeat either Murphys men or Barnes men and to wrest control of the legislature from 1 this infamous alliance.
 Turn to the states where the issues were cIear-cut. where the struggle lay
 between the progressives on the one | hand and the two old parties on the 1 other Staid conservative Massachu setts assumed to be the very hearth stone of standpatism. is slowly but
 surely taking it's place in the progress | sive column.
 1 The progressive candidate for gov
 ernor polled more votes in 1913 than
 he polled in the presidential campaign
 of 1912.
 Both the old democratic and repub- Iican parties boiled less votes in 191;
 than they did in 1912.
 Here are the figures: In 1912 the progressive candidate boiled 122,602 in 1913, 126,667; gain of 4.O65. II
 1912 the republican candidate pollet
 143,597; in 1913. 116.314; loss of 27, 2S3. In 1912 the democratic candidat,
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
Negyo Calm1ly Recites H0w
 He Murdered Ms. Gay

strumeut, I went up Behind her and struck her on the head with piece of pipe, which I wrapped in piece of paper, giving it the appearance of a roll of music.
 "She staggered, and cried out struck her again, four or five times, 1 think Her body fell out of the chair and I started to drag it to the window to throw it out, but it was too heavy. I threw some papers ever it. Then I took from her purse the money it contained. I washed my hands m her washbowl and dried them on her towels, which l tossed CT the body.
 Then I walked home later in the evening and buried in the sands near my home the clothes I had worn when I killed Mrs. Gay, which were splotched with her blood. Later I went to San Diego where I was ar rested"
 The case probably will go to the jury tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
MOymOns ObSerUe Birthday 0f Their
 Aged President
(special to The RepubIican)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 13.- The seventy fifth birthday anniversary of President Joseph F. smith of the Mormon church was observed today by members of his family and dignitaries of the church throughout Utah, Idaho and other states. The anniversary finds MT Smith strong and active Only recently he returned from a long jour ney to Chicago and the east, in the course of which he presided at the dedication of several churches belong ing to the sect of which he is the head.
 President Smith was born in the town of Far West, Mo, in 1858. As a boy he drove an OK team in the exodus of 1S46 to the Salt Lake valley. After serving a number of years as mis- sionarY, he gradually rose through the several offices of the church until he succeeded Lorenzo Snow in the presi- dency in 1901. MT. Smith is the nephew of the Joseph Smith who founded the Mormon church, and the cousin of the Joseph Smith who is president of the Missouri branch, which is known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
TRAIL FOUND
 WELL DEFINED
Funeral of Dead Marshal at Mesa in Presence of Hundreds of Friends - Sheriff's Office Predicts Capture Today
DEVELOPMENTS IN
 PETERSON MURDER

At daylight yesterday morning a man named Lynn saw two men stop at the Glendale school to water their horses. They were riding two horses and leading one. When one of the men attempted to mount, his horse bucked. The men apeared excited and in a hurry and swore because they had to pump the water.
 Early yesterday morning George Tisdale reported to the sherifCs office the theft of two of his horses. with saddles and brides
 About the same time, C. L. Longmore reported the loss of his mare and buggy from his home a short distance from Mesa He said his buggy had an um- breIla top and was a light vehicle
 Sheriff Adams followed tracks from a cotton patch at Mesa 10 the Longmore home.
 At noon a buggy answering the description of the LOnGmore buggy was found out on Grand avenue Deputy sheriffs brought the vehicle to town The broken umbrella top found the night be- fore fits the place in the back
 Information being checked up. the horses lost by Tisdale and Longmore answer description of those seen at Glendale by Lynn
 Force of deputies put on the trail reached Wickenhurg last night. Constable Murphy teie- phoned Jeff Adams at midnight last night that men will in all likelihood be apprehended by noon today.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
LOug TZaYeQtemed St21Re
 Of Esbee Men Is On

All trains due to leave the terminal Yoints after zoo o'clock tonight we're annuued until further notice, but those leaving before will finish the,r runs before the crews join the StrtNe- The men claim they are unable ta secure a satisfactory settlement ol their grievances or to enforce the oo- scrvance of contracts through the re- spective organizations. when the com bined forces of the railrOaE declined to meet the joint committee. A rel erendum vote was overwhelmingly m favor of the strike
 General Manager W. (. Van Week announced that the Sunset Central lines have available all the men nc cessary to replace the strikers. and it is expected servlce will be re- stored as rapidly as arrangements are made to put the new men to WorS. (Continued on Page Two.l
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14

Developments followed each other with startling rapidity yesterday m the investigation of the cold-blooded murder of Marshal Hi Peterson of Mesa on the streets of the Gem City during the night of "Wednesday Al the time of going to press, the two men suspected of the crime. over anu above all others. were being closely looked for at the northwestern boun- darv of the county of Maricopa. Wlth every belief in the hearts ot the deputies on the trail that they WAL be apprehended early today That the men being trailed are the doers of the foul deed is pretty seneraiiy believed in official quarters. as all the trails seem to point in one direction All other trails are being abandoned to aid in consummating the capture of the two men who are ahead ot the officers on the run for the CallornlA line and supposed safety.
 With the coming of daylight NeS- terdav morning the officers. to whom had been added the experience o- Sheriff Jeff Adams himself, found 4 weu-dcfined trail leading from the cotton patch near the scene oI thr crime where the two killers had been seen to enter. out the west end anu so,ItI1 .about a half mile and west to the Longmore home. where horse and buggv were found to have been stolen. MT. Longmore told the ofti- COTS that he had heard d dog bars ing in the night off in the direction from which the men had undouote,-N come. When he was shown the uU-
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Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
Lecture Or Sex
 Hygiene Barred
 FTOm c. s. Mails
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1spArcHl

CHICAGO, Nov. 13.-Lectures on sex hygiene delivered to pupils in pub lie schools, may not be sent through the mails, according to a ruling of the postoffice department, received here today. The lectures will be delivered by some of the leading persons of this city.
 The National League for Medical Freedom decided to mail copies ad dressed to the parents of pupils, with letters instructing the parents how best to give the children further in- structions on the subject
 Copies of the lectures were sub mltted to the postmaster who referred them to Washington.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
WORLDS PURSE STRINGS ARE WOW ORA wv TIGHT
 AGAINST MR. HUERTA
WILSON TO READ
 ANNUAL MESSAGE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-The president announced he would read in person his first annual message to congress. He indicated it would be no such long, vOluminous mes sage as former presidents have transmitted. It is considered like ly it will deal briefly with the sub jects upon which he believes con- gress should act in regular session, leaving the annual reports of cabi- nets to reflect his views in depart ment matters.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1

ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH1
 HOUSTON, Nov 13.-Four unions Of operating employees, acting in con- cert, inaugurated a strike on the At lantfc system of the Southern Pacific 1t TOO tonight, the time specified in the ultimatum to the road. Approx imately 2500 men, from Fl PasO to New Orleans are affected. train out on the road was abandoned by it's crew at seven o'clock and fl eight crew near New Orleans struck then, and walked off The men were admonished by union of ficials not to attempt violence, but deputy sheriffs are guarding the Southern Pacific ferry at Avondale
 Railroad officials are silent regard ing the efforts to be made to relieve the situation, but reports from other roints indicated that preparations are heinz made for coming strikebreakers.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
FOy Dissolution Of Quaker Oats
 CeYeaI Concern
LAssocfArED PRESS DIsPATcHl

TAssOCfATED PRESS DIsPAICiI
 CHICAGO. Nov. 13.-The federal grand jury began an investigation of inc affairs of the Quakers Oats com pany. It is said in the district attor- ney's office that this is a sequel to the governments civil suit for the dlssolu- tion of the so-called breakfast tood trust. which was filed last June
 In this suit the government charged the Ouakers Oats company, after ab- sorhinr the Great Western Cereal company. controlled ninety per cent of the oatmeal and byprOducts of the trade in the country. The company operates large plants at Decatur, ILL, and Fort Dodge, Iowa
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14

RELIGION TO STOP
 NEW REVOLUTION

DECATUR, Nov. 13.-That mis- sionaries of the Methodist church will go to Mexico es soon as the present crisis is over and try to prevent further revolution and uprisings through the workings of the Christian religion was the decision of the general committee of the Foreign Missions Board of the Methodist church at the closing session today.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
FEDERATIoN's SHORT SESSION
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcH1


 SEATTLE, Nov. 13.-There was only one brief session of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor today, and the delegates passed the afternoon and night at committee meetings. Some of these meetings considered matters of vital importance to the federation and members of the com- mittees listened to arguments on both sides of the subjects under con- sideratiOn.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14

boiled 193,184: in 1913. 1SO,36S; a loss of 12,S16.
 In Massachusetts, as in New York, the progressives will hold the balance of power in the assembly, and should an accident occur in the senatorial representation it will be the progress sives who will be able to name man that shall represent the Old Bay state in the United States senate.
 Here are figures showing the repre- sentation in the Massachusetts legis- t11ra.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
WEATHER TODAY

ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov B. For Arizona Local rains in central and eastern part. Rain will continue in southern California.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-14
Senate.
Assembly

While Everett Colby, the progress sive candidate for governor, received only 45,OOO votes in New Jersey, the
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Arizona republican., 1913-11-14

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