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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
SulZer to Give $1OO
To Aid Gen. Sickles

ALBANY, n, Y, Jan. 2S-The sympathy
in the predicament Of General Sickles is
so great that Governor Suzer will con-
tribute 500 toward the amount due the
state from him. This statement was
made by the governor today.
The career Of General Sickles has been
remarkable one" said the governor.
while in congress I advocated a bill to
retire him as a Lieutenant general and I
know his history Few men In the coun-
try did more for the state, the country
and the rag than he and nay sympa thy
goes out TO hin. officially can do
nothing because / have sworn TO enforce
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
MAYOR EXPECTS
BUDGET VETO To
Be SUSTAINED
"They Might as Well Dismiss
Idea of That $4,000 Gre
matory," He Declares.

Mayor Woodward said today he
would veto the budget on account os
the $4,000 crematory appropriation and
would expect council and the alder
manic board to sustain him.
They might as well dismiss the idea
Of ever building that $4,000 crema-
tory while I am mayor" he said
Mayor Woodward said there were
some other things in the budget with
which he was not pleased especially,
but that he did not expect any serious
difference with council over any other
item
Budget Rushed Through.
Both branches Of council rushed the
budget through yesterday afternoon,
expecting Mayor Woodward to veto it.
number of amendments to the sheet
providing for new appropriations tenn
porarfly were withdrawn bv agree
ment At a meeting on Monday the
council will act on Mayor Woodward's
veto.
1t takes a thirds majority In
both branches OF council to override the
and four in the aldermanic board. Nav
or Woodward declared he was sure of
four votes in the aIdermanic board and
he expected more than seven in council.
His appointment of the charter re
vision committee of % which has been
called to meet tomorrow morning at II
o'clock to begin it's work was an
nounced to council and ordered filed
with the records.
Asks $500 For Auto.
An amendment to the budget appro-
priating $4,000 for an automobile for
the use of the mayor and the council
committees was offered by Councilman
knight and referred to the finance
committee.
An ordinance was adopted requiring
each city department to paint its auto
mobiles bright red with the name City
Of Atlanta" in white letters on them.
On the motion of Councilman Boynton.
the city doctors were exempted from
this requirement.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28

the law without fear or favor Person
ally l want to help him. Although poor
man, | will contribute 500 toward any
fund started to make up his shortage. II
such fund is started 1 believe that DE-
triotic Americans will make It up"
Governor Sulzer said that the case Of
General Sickles' was one of man who
had lived too long
The governor today received telegram
from Senator William A. Smith, of Michi-
gan, asking him to appeal to the patriotic
citizens Of America to help General SickIes
out OF his predicament
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
and cream.

His health began to improve for the reason that
in while will reach place where the ,ys-
tenn becomes cogecd and the machinery doesn't
work smoothly
change Of this kind put, aside bulky food Of
low nuritive value and takes up food Of the highest
value--partly pre-dtgested and quickly changed into
good. rich blood and healthy tissue.
few weeks use of Grape Nuts food gives one
degree Of nervous strength and comfort well worth
the trial.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
Sheriff Appeals to Rich Men.

Sheriff Hamburger, who arrested the
general and who has been his lifelong
friend. has sent letter to }. p. Nor
gan. John d. Rockefeller, Andrew Car
negie and $50 members Of the sheriff $
panel. composed Of wealthy New York
men. asking them to aid the aged vet
eran.
Sheriff Hamburger yesterday, instead
of serving the warrant, waited until
General Sickles' lawyer Daniel P. Hays
had arranged with a surety company
for a 100000 bond for the veterans
freedom. Mr.. Hays brought It to the
sheriff's office and they went to Gen
eraI Sickles' Fifth avenue home yes
terday afternoon.
Sheriff Hamburger said today he would
60 outside of his official routine and
try to reconcile General Sickles and
his wife. Stanton Sicklrs, son Of the
general, acting as spokesman for Mrs.
SicIlle-. said that there could never be a
reconciliation 90 long as the general Pc
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
HOW GEN. SICKLES,
AT 81, STANDS ON
THE ROLL OF FAME

Admitted to the bar New York, I
1S46,
Member legislature, 1s47.
Secretary legation, London, 1863. ,
Member congress, 1S57-1s61.
Colonel First regiment, U. S. ", I
. 1861.
Fought at Antietam. Malvern I
Hill. Fair Oaks, Gettysburg, where I
he lost leg.
Brevetted brigadier general for I
. gallant SERVICE 1867.
Retired with rank of major gen ,
eral, 1868.
Awarded congressional medal of I
honor for bravery, 1897.
United States minister to Hol-
land, 1856; Mexico, 1869; Spain, (
. I869-73.
Decorated by France comman-
der Legion Honor 1879.
o . Q @ q o q q a n a a a a a a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
SINISTER OUT, RUSSIA TO
GET PERSIAN RAILROAD

TEHERAN, PERSIA. Jan. 2S.-Rus-
STA frightened her grip on northern Per-
STA today by securing q concession for
the building of railroad between Ia
briz and Daschulsa This grant was
first proposed during the administra-
ton Of Morgan Shuster the American
financial agent OF the Persian govern
ment, who bitterly opposed It
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
torney general Of New York was as fol-

torney general Of New York was as fol
lows:
The South Is shocked and sor-
rowed by the report that the state
of New York has issued warrant
for the arrest Of the hero of Get
tvsburg. In the midst of the tinan-
cial trouble that shadows his last
DAVIS. we remember Daniel Z.
Sickles as the grim warrior who
poured out his heroic life blood in
the nations defense; we remember
him at the brilliant court of Spain,
an illustration Of the craftsmanship
of the republic he had fought to
save. Before New York arrests the
commander who offered his life
that the Union might live, let her
blot from the nations flag her star
of statehood. and bid the curfew
toll the knelI Of her parting day;
and let her write over her gates
what JugIrtha proposed to write
over the gates of Rome: For Sale
A venal state, If she can find
purchaser. If the New York au-
thoritles will allow sufficient time,
will try to raise money among the
ragged. destitute. manned veterans
who followed Lee, to pay the
amount which the great Northern
Empire state demands Of her war
worn son
-t~ r II II T.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
WoRsHAM ON VACATION

State Entomologlst and Mrs Lee Wor-
sham left Atlanta today for Florida
where they will spend two weeks Mr.
Worsham has been heavily overworked Of
late, and goes TO Florida to recuperate
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
SPORTSMEN OUT EARLY
TOOPEN GAME SEASON
Gunners Appear on Marshes at Day.
break and Bag Many Reedbirds.
Several Hunters Wounded.
IDEAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED

After an extended period OF inertia on
the part of Washington hunters, due to
the District OF Columbia game laws. the
Eastern Branch yesterday became the
scene OF countless gunners in search OF
reedbirds and other seasonable fowl.
Residents OF the Northeastern section OF
the city were awakened at an early hour
BY the discharge OF guns.
The shooting commenced at daybreak.
Several Of the old guard. wishing to be-
gin their activity as soon as possible,
had encamped near the marsh. with
bonfires beside them to rid their resting
places OF the pestiferous mosquitoes.
Conditions on the river were ideal The
tide was exceptionally high, allowing
the gunners to reach the marshes.
Accidents were comparatively few.
Early in the morning two unidentified
men in a boat were struck by several
stray shot. They did not require medi-
cal attention. John Moore, colored, OF
14l0 First Street Northwest, was taken
to the Casualty Hospital, where ten shot
were removed from his back.
The following, among other hunters,
were on the marshes yesterday: Frank
Seitz, DR.. Wade Atkinson, Harry Bliss.
William Steele, Robert Bray, Michael
Sheahan, Richard Connors, E. J. Little,
c. II. Brashears W. L. Harvey, c. B.
Heck, S. w. Smith. G. S. Hundley, H. G.
Paddon, A. r. wilkerson. J. c. White.
E. c. Harris, B. II. Cover, James Ever
EFT, Daniel Orrison, Joseph Williams
William Pickett, George Barr, H. l.
Erect, George Dean, William Harper,
George Clements, George Devers, Frank
Hill, Fred Meyer and William ludlow.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02

riding abreast, and the crowds in the
stands arose to their feet and wildly
cheered the local rider as the two came
laundering down the course. Gregory
flashed under the wire a scant fifth on =.
second ahead OF Dedge and carried on
the 500 prize.
The same riders faced the starter for
the fourth and last race. Gregory again
was returned the victor and carried on a
fat purse. Dedge developed engine trou-
BILE and crossed the line five seconds after
Gregory.
Immediately after the motorcycle races
field and track events were held. There
were six events, aftording a great devi
of amusement for the youngsters. Hay
denis Band furnished music all during the
afternoon. and for dancing last evening.
Following the track events a picnic sup
per was served and then all crowded
around TO hear the words of wisdom of
the officers OF the local organizations
Dancing continued until after II O'Clock,
when, all tired out by the long days ao-
tivities, rush was made to catch the
first car home
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
PLANS FOR DELEGATE
fight ARE ARRANGED
Leaders Hope to Enlist the Aid of the
Chamber of Commerce and
Board of Trade.
GETTING CIVIC BODIES IN LINE

Plans practically have been COM
pleted for the vigorous campaign to be
waged by the District Delegate Asso-
citation this fall for the enactment OF
legislation providing for representa-
tion of the District by a delegate in
Congress. 1t will be several weeks
yet, however, before the movement
will be we'll under way. as many pre-
liminary steps have to be taken.
Efforts are now being made to get
the immediate cooperation of every
civic organization, so that the cam
paign may be a universal one and rep
resentative of the desires of the great
majority of residents of the National
Capital The campaign received the
Endorsement Saturday night of the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
an organization representative Of ap-
proximately 1000 persons.
d. a. Edwards. president OF the or
ganization, said last night that soon
he will appoint a committee to CO.
operate with the District Delegate As
sociation in the fight for local repre-
sentation in the halls OF Congress.
Within the next few weeks the
Chamber of Commerce and Board Of
Trade will be asked to give their in
dorsement to the District delegate plan
and appoint committees to assume
charge OF the matter. Roy {. Clanln,
chairman OF the District Delegate As
sociation, said last night he expects
both organizations to place their stamp
of approval on the proposition.
Numerous citizens associations and
other organizations will be appealed
to with respect to the campaign, and
it is anticipated that practically all
of them will lend their aid in the
fight. AS soon as committees from
these various organizat tions have been
appointed. a joint meeting OF the COM
mittees will be arranged for by the
officers Of the District Delegate Asso-
citation. These committees will dis
cuss various phases of proposed legis-
lation for the attainment Of the end
in view, and will decide upon future
plans for the campaign. The District
Delegate Association represents $4,000
citizens OF the District, according TO
its chairman.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
CAPT. JOHN G. WALL
ANSWERSLAST CALL
"Best Quartermaster in Army Of Po-
tomac" Dies at Residence in This
City-Funeral Tomorrow.
SAW GEN. sHERIDANs RIDE

After a long illness, Capt. John Gree
ley Wall, eighty-three years Of age, dis
tinguished veteran of the civil war, died
yesterday at his residence, 152S Street
Northwest Funeral services, which are
to be held at the residence tomorrow
afternoon. will be conducted by John A.
Rawlins Post, No. !, G. A. R., of which
organization he was an honored MEM
Der. Interment will be att Arlington.
Capt Wall was born at Westport,~E Es-
sex County, N. Y, November Il, 1S2s.
He enlisted in the Union army in the
early part of the war, recruiting Sep
tember II, 1861. with Company II, Fifth
New York Cavalry. He was commts-
stoned second lieutenant December 5,
1851, and September 26. 1852, was elevated
to the rank OF first lieutenant He was
commissioned captain November 8. 1868,
and on May 8, 1854, was appointed cap
tain and assistant quartermaster, serving
as brigade, division, and chief quarter
master OF the Cavalry Corps, Army OF
the Potomac.
Can't. Wall participated in all the cam
paigns of the Army of the Potomac, in
cluding the battles OF Falmouth, Fred
ericksburg, Brandy Station, Second Bull
Run, Aldee, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Ap-
pomattox Court House, and Richmond. He
was one of the few men who were pres
ent and actually saw. Gen. Sherldan's
famous ride at Winchester.
II was Capt. Wall that Gen. Fitzpatrick
''the best quartermaster in the
Army OF the Potomac" His record as
a qua=tcrmaster was one of which any
soldier might well be proud. After mus
tering out at the close OF the war, he
was urged by QuartermasteI Gen.
Meigs to remain in the regular army,
but because of falling health, he de-
cIded to return to civil life.
Capt Wall came from fighting stock,
his grandfather having fought in the
from Bunker Hill to York
town. and his father having served dur
ing the war of 1872 Capt. Wall was a
delegate in the convention at Spring
field, June Is, 1855. which nominated
Lincoln TO succeed Stephen A.
Douglas in the United States Senate.
The veteran was actively engaged in
business in Washington until a number
Of years ago, when he retired. He had
been in Ill health for a long time prior
to his death.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
WISCONSIN SENATOR RETURNS.
''UncIe Ike" Stephenson Resumes
Seat to Vote AgainSt"Tarin Bill.

"Uncle Ike" Stephenson. the Junior
Senator from Wisconsin. returned TO his
seat on the floor OF the Senate yesterday
after an absence from Washington OF
several months.
He has been in his home in Wisconsin
all summer. Senator Stephenson will be
here to vote with his Republican col
leagues against the tariff bill. On all
votes taken on the tariff during his
absence, Senator Stephenson has been
paired with Senator Tillman of South
Carolina.
Senator Culberson Of Texas who has
been in a sanatorium in Connecticut has
practically recovered from a nervous
breakdown, according to word received
IN Washington yesterday. He will be
able to return to Washington to vote
on the tariff bill, but probably will not do
SO because he is paired with Senator
Du Pont OF Delaware, who is in Europe,
and will not return TO the United States
before the tarifr bill is disposed Of in
the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
LABOR DAY USHERS In
FIRST OYSTER OF YEAR
Sueeulent Bivalve Appeared Yesterday
on Cafe Tables to the Delecta-
tion of Thousands,

Labor Day bore a double festival sig
nificance. 1t was a national holiday, and
it was the first day since the last Of
April that lovers OF the oyster have
been able to procure the precious bivalve-
The first shipment arrived in Washing
ton yesterday. Signs bearing the mon
icker oyster have been placed in con-
spicuous places in many OF the cafes and
restaurants.
Reports from Chesapeake Bay state
that long before the hour set for begin
hing OF the longing season, which eG-
tends from September l until the last Of
April, scores or small craft OF all types
have been on the grounds waiting for
the signal to cast their grapplers over
board and set to work hauling UP the
undiscovered oyster. The longing season
VIII De augmented by the dredgng Pc
ROD, which begins on November Of each
year. and ends about the middle Of
March.
There is always a keen rivalry amorg
the masters OF the oyster feet for the
honor of bringing the first cargo Of bi-
valves. for which the Chesapeake Bay
and Washington are justly famed, TO this
city.
1t is believed that the catch this year
will be of much better quality than that
OF last season, which was somewhat dis
appointing 10 snIpper ana packer.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
THREE CHILDREN BITTEN.
Supposed Mad Dog Runs ATnuck
Killed by Policeman.

An untagged and unmuzzled dog, sup
posed TO be mad, ran amuck in North
west Washington yesterday morning, at
tscking three little children.
Virginia Curry, five years old, OF 14lI
Harvard Street Northwest, while playing
near her home was bitten on the face.
The dog ran on. and half an hour later
bit Bernard Dyer, a ten-year-old colored
boy, Of 595 Columbia Road, on the left
leg Shortly after this the dog attacked
Mary DAILY, five years old, OF 1907 Sixth
Street Northwest biting her on the right
arm. The dog was crippled by being hit
with a stone by Edward Ebert, Of 61S
o Street Northwest, but later was killed
by Policeman Bennett
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
o. S. Dent. Of Arriculture. Weather Bureau.

Washington, D. C. Sept. J, lel3-s p. m.
Wireless reports received on Monday indicated the
presence Of a disturbance Of considerable intensity
of the North Carolina coast whence it will probably
move northward, attended by strong shifting winds
Advces 10 this effect have been sent TO the Middle
Atlantic ports and storm warnings are displayed on
the coast from the Virginia Capes southwark to
Wilmington, n. C.
UnseasOnsbly warm weather Is general over the
Middle West, and previous record Of high tempeTa-
lures in the month Of September were equaled or
exceeded at a number Of points in Minnesota. Iowa,
Illinois. and Missouri. Moderate temperatures con-
tinue throughout the Eastern and far Western dis
triCts.
The weather remained generally fair in practically
all parts OF the country during the last twentyfour
hours.
The weather will continue generally fair over
practically all parts Of the country.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
LABOR GATHERS
I AT OLD BENNING
Motorcycle Races, Games,
and Speeches Draw Crowd
to Race Course.
GREGORY WINS PURSES
Appearance of President Gompers Sig
nal for Demonstration-Crowd
Returns Late.

Organized labor in Washington, from
President Gompers down TO the young
est apprentice boy, yesterday Joined
hands in celebrating Labor Day at Ben
ming race track. 1t is estimated that
more than 1000 members of organized
labor, their families and friends. bravel
the scorching rays of the sun and partic-
ipated in celebrating the day set aside
in their honor
Long before the hour scheduled for the
first event on the days program hun
dTeds made their way to the track, and
by the time the starters flag dropped
and the riders were of in the first mo-
torcycle, 1000 people filled the grand
stand and the paddock. Benning, in its
bslmy days, never witnessed larger or
more enthusiastic crowd.
Although the program extended from
midafternoon until late last night few
left before the wind-up, and it was mid
night before the last crowded car left
tho track. The program included motor
cycle races, band concert, athletic events,
a picnic, supper and dancing. In order
that the real spirit of Labor Day might
not be lost, several high officials of
organized labor and labor men in Con-
gress made addresses.
GOmpers' Arrival AppIaudcd.
The crowd was surprised by the ap-
SoAdAANO VI 4Go4GG44I SOlIpGAS JA1L bt-
fore the opening of the celebration. He
had been invited TO join in the celebrl-
ton, but II was understood that he would
be unable to be present. He cut short
his stay in Atlantic City in order to at
tend.
His appearance was greeted with thun-
derous applause, and he was forced to
stop on his way a number of times to
acknowledge the cheers Of his admirers.
NgaNv-
Erickson, twenty-three years old, of 1752
Euclid Street Northwest, fell while run
ming a loot race and was bruised about
the body. She was taken to Casualty
Hospital Her injuries are not considered
serious.
Promptly at o'clock the first motor
cycle race was called. The first race was
a three-mile novice race, and Rector,
riding an Indian, handily won the race.
His time was minutes and IS seconds.
The second race was for twin stock ma
chimes, open TO amateur riders. Durham.
riding an Excelsior was of to a good
start ana never lost his head. He won
the race by the narrow margin of two
fifths of a second. Grimm, who was sec
ond, made the course in 6:l4
Interest in the motorcycle races CEN
tered in the fve-mile race for twin stock
machines, open TO professional riders.
Tommy Dedge. who was seriously hurt
in the races the Fourth of July. dis
played all Of his oid-time daring and had
the crowd with him. He was pale and
determined when he faced the starter ana
had his machine OF like a flash at the
drop Of the flag. For three miles the
race was nip and tuck. First he and then
Speed" Gregory would command the
lead, only to lose il at the turns. It was
not until the fifth mile was reached that
any decided advantage was gained.
Both riders entered the home stretch
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
REnLY sTATEMENT DUE.
Wounded Man May BE Able to Tell
Cause of shooting.


Such improvement in the condition OF
Francis A Reilly, who. the police say,
was shot ten days ago by Detlef H
Schultz. has been note at Casualty Hos
pital during the last few days that a
full and complete statement from the
wounded man win be obtained by Gen.
traI once detectives the latter part OF
this week.
Reilly is expected to describe In detail
the cause of the shooting. At the time
he was wounded, Reilly told the police
Schultz shot him, but as his condition
was so serious IL was impossible to get
a complete statement from him.
Schultz still Is at liberty, though the
police are keeping up their search for
MIN.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
WASHINGTON WOMAN
WINS BEAUTY CONTEST
Mrs. Inez Seymour Milton Honored
in Chesapeake Beach
Carnival.

Chesapeake Beach, Sept. 1.-The clos
ing feature Of the annual carnival
was the voting contest for the most
beautiful woman at this popular sum-
mer resort There were more than
a dozen candidates in the contest,
which included a wide range OF hand
some misses and matrons, but it re-
mained for the honor TO fall to Mrs.
Inez Seymour Milton, of Washington,
whose country home "Seyton," is at
the beach.
1t is recalled as q singular coin
cidence that Mrs. Milton was one Of
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
Local TemperatuPes.

Midnight, %; 2 q. m. GO; a. m. s.; 6 a. m, ss
s a. m, p; 10 q m. T6; u noon s.; D n, s.
p. m, 81; p. m. s.; p. m, p; 10 p. m, 70.
Highest, IS; lowest, s..
Relative humidty-s q. m, 81; s p. m, 81. Rain
fall IS p. m. to p. M, 0. Hours Of sunshine ss
Per cent of possible sunshine, 70.
Temperature same date last year-Highest, ~;
lowest, g.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
sIuf. sturr's Funeral Today.

Simple funeral services will be held
at Oak Hill Cemetery today for MAI.
Henry NJ. Starr, civil war veteran,
who died Of heart disease at the
Laurel Sanatorium Sunday afternoon.
The body will be placed in a receiving
vault pending the return OF the sister
and brother-in-law of Maj. Starr, Mr..
and Mrs. A. S. Worthington, from Eu-
rome
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
browne OctonIane Test.

A flight was made yesterday at Ben
ming Of the octoplane invented by Carl
Browne. The model of Mr.. Browne
aeroplane-which, It is claimed. will dc
much to make aviation safe-climbed a
hundred-foot wire. with a rise OF eight
feet. Backers OF the invention said that
their faith in it had been justified, and
that they would start to build a life-size
machine.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-02
Boys Fall Ends I'm Death.

Suffering internal injuries and with
three OF his left ribs broken, Peyton P.
Perry, five years old, of 607 L Street
Northeast, died at his home early yes
terday morning as the result OF a fail
on a fence at 6O3 L Street, received the
day before. The boy was picked up by