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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
MEMORIAL AT CORNELL.
Special Services for Four Students
Supposed to Have Drowned

ITHACA. n. Y. May os.-Special me-
mortal services will be held Sunday in
Sage chapel at Cornell University for the
foug Cornell students, Brainard Bailey.
Reinhardt A. thinner. Miss Martha A.
Mccormick and Mary Cornelia Mallett.
who are supposed to have been drowned
Saturday night in a canoe accident. The
whole university community will partici-
pate. and until that time the flag on the
Library tower will be at half mast Som
ber music will be played on the chimes
A reward of 800 has been offered by
the Bandhu Fraternity. to which the
young men belonged. for the finding of
the bodies. or $25 for one body. Dragging
operations have begun in the deep part of
the lake. where employees on the state
dredge said they saw canoe load which
answered the description of those
drowned. Two shoes and lady's hand
kerchief have been raised. but were not
identified as belonging to any of the
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
President Cables Sympathy.

When news Of the sudden illness of the
Emperor OF Japan reached Washington
President Wilson expressed deep concern
Charge Bailly- blanchard Of the American
embassy at Toxic was cabied immedi-
ately to convey a message of symp athy
to the japanese government, and Presi-
dent Wilson sent a personal message to
the emperor.
The Presidents message was as fol-
lows:
Reports received through press agen-
cies are current to the effect that your
majesty is indisposed. have heard these
reports with sorrow and with great COR
Germ. Should they prove to be true.
desire to offer to your majesty for my
self and for the government and people
Of the United States the assurance of my
sincere sympathy, and to express the
ardent hope that your illness may prove
to be of brief duration and your recovery
rapid and complete"
President Wilson today received the
following cablegram from Emperor
Yoshihito of Japan:
People touched by your kind mes
sage inquiring after my indisposition
1 express my sincere thanks to your
self government and the people Of the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
HEAR REPORTS TODAY.
Northern Baptists Also Have Many
Conferences Scheduled.

DETROIT. Mich, May 23-Three reg
ular sessions Of the northern Baptist
convention now meeting here were on
today's program. and. in addition, a
number of board. secretaries and super
intendents' conferences were scheduled.
At the morning meeting of the con-
vention proper, reports of the educa ton
al board. the commission on religious
education and the commission on a
world conference on faith and order
The election of officers Of the Ameri-
can Baptist Publication Society was
due this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
JAPANESE PRAY
FOR SICK RULER
Emperor Yoshihito, Pneumonia
Victim, Said to Be Holding
His Own.
CHANCES OF RECOVERY
ARE CONSIDERED BETTER
Appears That Condition Is Grave
and Nation Is Depressed-Wilson
Thanked for Message.

TOXIC. May 23.-The young Emperor
of Japan is holding his own, according tc
officials at the palace They declared this
are more hopeful.
Multitudes of Japanese prayed through.
out the day in the streets near the palace
and also in the temples and churches
and at various shrines.
The official bulletin on the emperor's
condition issued this morning by the
court physicians says:
His majestys temperature has riser
to 1034 Fahrenheit. His pulse is 80 an6
his respiration 30"
Condition Thought Grave.
Official report that the emperor is Ill
with pneumonia, the constant attendance
upon him by one or more of the eight
court physicians and the vigil which the
Empress Sadaka kept at his bedside al
night. made it appear today that his con-
dition is very grave. The whole japanese
empire was depressed by the news.
The patient is at the Aoyma Palace, in
the immense parade ground of which he
contracted a cold while reviewing the
troops last Sunday. 1t had been intended
Chiyoda Palace. but the sudden serious
turn OF Inflammation of the lungs necessi-
tated abandonment of the plan.
The issuance of the first bulletin yes
terday announcing the emperor's illness
came as great shock to the people, and
as 1t gained circulation through extra
editions of the newspapers a sorrowful
hush fell upon the city and great crowds
silently assembled In front Of the royal
palace. The people knelt and prayed fer
a odyy ~~F I,~f~
sovereign.
The Ginza Is Dark.
The Ginza, the most important busi-
ness thoroughfare of the city, which is
usually brilliantly lighted. was dark
last evening and almost deserted. All
the shops were closed
Court circles are still in official
mourning for the late Emperor Mutsu-
hito. The period does not expire until
July 80. year from the date of hfs
death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
WOMAN'S ASSAILANT HELD.
Will Be Kept in Nebraska Pen Ow
ing to Intense Feeling.

LINCOLN. Neb.. May 23.-Walter Bal
lew, negro. charged with assault on Mrs
Keller of Falls City, is In the peniten-
tiary He was brought here at / &c
o'clock this morning by Sheriff Aldrich
Of Falls City, and special deputy
The trip was made by automobile from
Hiawatha to Horton. Kan, and by Rock
Island train from that place to Lincoln
Sheriff Aldrich said he purposed to keep
Ballew in the penitentiary indefinitely be-
cause of the intense feeling against him
at Falls City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
VESUVIUS IS THREATENING.
One Eruption Accompanied by Slight
Earthnuake Shock.

NAPLES, Italy. May .3.-Vesuvius dur
ing the night and this morning showed
renewed signs of activity. One eruption
was accompanied by slight earthquake
shock.
A new and large central fissure has
opened around the crater frOm which
ashes are emitted. The ashes. however.
have not yet gone beyond the limits of
the volcano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
Investigates Mary Phagan's Death

ATLANTA, Ca, May 23.-A grand jury
today began an investigation of charges
against Leo NJ. Frank. superintendent OF
the National pencil factory. and Newt
Lee, colored. night watchman at the
factory. who were held by the coroner's s
Jury in connection with the death OF
Mary Phagan. fourteen years old. whose
body was found I'm the basement of the
pencil factory April q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
BURIAL OF POISON VICTIM.
Body of Georgia Banker to Be
Taken to Monroe.

MACON. Ga. May 23.-The body Of b.
SANDERS Walker. the young banker
whose week-iong fight against bichloride
or mercury poisoning was ended by
death yesterday, will be taken to Mon
roe. Ga. today for burial
Soon after Walker died teIeerams of
sympathy we're received from all parts
of the country. Others containing sug-
gesti0ns for treatment also continued
to come in. These included one from
the United States consul at Amsterdam.
containing a Dutch prescription for
treatment of bichloride of mercury
poisoning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
WITHHOLD PRESS QUERY.
Venezuelan Officials Fail to Deliver
Telegram to A. P. CORRESPONDENT.

NEW YORK, May 23-venezuelan
government officials yesterday withheld
a telegram to the correspondent of the
Associated Press at Caracas. Venezuela
requesting details of the arrest OF many
Venezuelans there. and of the reason for
the flight of DIR. Leopoldo Baptista.
former secretary general to President
Gomez and of Gen. Juan Pablo Penaloza
from the Venezuelan capital to Curacao,
where they arrived in a small sailing
boat Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
Harvard Alumni in Convention.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, May 23.-The Associ-
ated Harvard Clubs convened here to-
day for two-day session. The conven-
ton. which is composed of alumni of
Harvard University, was attended by
nearly 800 delegates. 1t is prObaDie
that details will be worked out for
twelve new scholarships at Harvard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
ANHUT GETS PRISON TERM.
Lawyer Convicted of Bribery in
Thaw Case Goes to Sing Sing.

NEW YORK, May 23-John Anhut,
the lawyer convicted of bribery in at
tempting to obtain the release of Harry
X. Thaw from the Matteawan Asylum
for the Criminal insane was sentenced
today to serve not less than two years
nor more than four in Sing Sing prison.
The usual motion for q new trial and
arrest of Judgment were denied by the
court. No notice of appeal was filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
SENATE TO SPEED
TARIFF MEASURE
Democratic Leaders Plan
Daily Sessions, Which viii
Begin Early.
COMMITTEE TO CLOSE
HEARINGS ON TUESDAY
Protests Come From ALI Parts of the
Country-Textile Workers Op-
pose Great Reduction.

Democratic leaders of the Senate are
planning to get the tariff bill through
the Senate speedily as possible once
1t has been reported to the Senate from
the finance committee. The plan which
Will be adopted to bring about this re-
suit Is to have the Senate meet daily at
10 O'Clock in the morning and sit until
at least o'clock in the afternoon.
BY this means it is hoped to get along
quickly with the debate One of the
members of the finance committee gave
it as his opinion today that one month
should be ample time for the considera
tion of the tariff bill in the Senate, il
the rule of early meetings is put into ef-
rect. Should this not prove effective
as hoped by the democrats night ses-
sions also will be held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
BRITISH KING TALKS
Of HOPES FOR PEACE
First Political Note Sounded
in Berlin, Where Rulers
Are Gathered.
g..sss ~ - 8 s = s's

BERLIN, May 23.-king George OF
England. at present the guest of En-
peror William. spoke earnestly today
on the necessity for the maintenance
of world peace in replying to an ad-
dress presented to him by the British
residents of Berlin, gathered at the
British embassy.
His majesty said:
The preservation Of peace is my fer
vent desire. as it was the chief aim
and object of my fathers life"
First Political Note Sounded.
This is the first political note sound
ed during the wedding festivities of
Emperor Williams only daughter. for
which three emperors and many
princes are gathered.
The kings words SEEM according to
the opinion expressed in influential
circles, to epitOmize the chief signifi-
canoe of the royal visits as a demon
stration of the peaceful and. friendly
relations existing between the three
powerful dynasties
Guests Of Ambassador.
King George and Queen Mary this
morning were the guests at lunch of
the British ambassador. those present
including Imperial Chancellor Won
Bethmann- -Hollweg and John G. A,
Leishman. United States ambassador
to Germany At the same time En-
peror Nicholas of Russia was the guest
at luncheon of the Russian ambas-
sador.
For the gala opera to be given to-
night the first act of "Lohengrin" has
been selected by Princess Victoria
Luise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
Murder and Suicide at Erie.

ERIE. Pa, May 23.-Jacob Demerle. a
railroad engineer. today shot and killed
his sweetheart, Miss Marie James, at her
boarding house. and then shot himself.
Demerle- died in Q hospital an hour later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
Chinese Loan Oversubscribed.

BERLIN. May 23.-The portion Of thu
chinese loan issued in Germany was over
subscribed five times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
Johnstone Tennis Champion.

BOSTON. May 23.-The New England
intercollegiate tennis championship in
singles was won today by T.. l.. John
stone of Amherst. who defeated his team
mate, r. Cady. In q dve-set match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Senates

Not in session: meets pm. Mon
day.
Finance subcommittee contin-
ued hearings on tariff schedules.
House:
Met at noon.
Representative Sisson i'm speech
attacked governments treaty-mak-
ing power where IL superseded
law-making powers of individual
states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
More Wish to Be Heard.

Announcement that the finance COM
mittee will hear no more tariff argu-
ments after Tuesday has brought from
all parts of the country appeals for an
extension of time. They will be disre-
garded, however. and all manufacturers
who have inquired have been notified
that they may file briefs up to the time
the bill is reported to the Senate.
Corridors of the Capitol and the Senate
office building were thronged today with
those who wish to be heard before the
doors Of the committee room are closed
Tuesday night.
State Senator Samuel Ross of Mas
sacnusetts. representing the United
textile Workers of America, appealed
TO senator Johnson's subcommittee to-
day for not so great a reduction on
cotton manufactures as is proposed
Questioned as to Wages.
Senator Hughes asked if he thought
the proposed cut would reduce wages.
NO. 1t won't reduce wages" said
Ross, because We won't stand for it,
and the time is passed in this country
for any reduction in wages. We have
nothing to do with the manufacturers
end OF it. but we feel that the great
reduction in cotton duties will throw
men out OF work. If the duties on the
y
drain on the capitalization of the mills
do not think the cotton mills are over
capitalized. but the workers do fear
that men will be thrown out of work
because local manufacturers cannot
meet foreign competition if the duties
A'e too low"
Income Tax Outlook.
The income tax section of the Under
wood tarin bill probably will be reported
to the Senate without change 1t is be-
fore a subcommittee consisting of WI
liams. Shively and Gore, and many pro-
tests have been made against it's pro-
visions.
Senator Williams subcommittee still is
considering the anti-dumping clause of
the tariff bill. which provides for an ex-
ira duty not to exceed Is per cent on i'm
ports sold here at less than the foreign
price. The criticism of the provision is
that 1t omits the free list articles from
this penalty duty, and the committee is
incl:ning to the opinion that the clause
should be amended to include it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
Has Burleson's Backing.

Postmaster General Burleson Is known
to have interested himself In behalf oi
Mr Mcllhenny with President Wilson
Mr.. Burleson is a close friend of the
commissioner. and has had much contac
lin an official way with him.
Mr.. Mcllhenny saw President Wilson
" esterday. but said that he called OF
|routine work connected with the com
|mssion. He is said TO have been in
formed at that time that he was to be
RETAINED.
President Wilson is a strong adherenI
|of civil service views and laws. ii is said
but he does not wish them TO be enforced
lin narrow manner. and will no doub,
discuss his views with the new commits
Ision when IL is named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
WEATHER.

Showers and cooler tonight.
Saturday cloudy and cooler; mod
crate variable winds.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21
500 Line Experimental Farm

1t begins to look like Washburn is to
have a 500 Lire experimental farm.
Joe Mann, the fastest talking democrat
in the legislature. and Fred Brewster
of Harvey, ::but who owns so much land
near Washburn that he feels that it is
his town, are feeling pretty good over
the prospects. They say that Major
Murphy, who has the placing of these
has promised one e Wash
burn, and inasmuch as that is a good
farming country and there are many
good farmers there, they expect much
in the efforts of the 500 Line
in the work. -Bismarck Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21
Old Age

Old age as it comes in the orderly
process of nature is a beautiful and
majestic thing. 1t stands for expert
ence, knowledge e. wisdom, counsel.
That is old age as it should be, but old
age as it often is means poor digestion,
torpid bowels, a sluggish liver and a
general feeling of ill health, despond-
1ency and misery. This in almost every
instance is wholly unnecessary. One of
Chamberlain's Tablets taken immedi-
ately after supper will improve the d.
gestion. tone up the liver and regulate
the bowels. That feeling of despond-
ency will give way to one of hope and
good cheer. For sale by all Dealers
Adv.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21

The Bismarck Tribune editorially re-
marks that a man with a small salary
cannot be trusted like n who gets
more. If a man gets 50 ,4OO a year. he
can be trusted far more than the man
who will work for 81, 800 a year, accord
ing to the Tribune. This is probably
not what the editor expected to say.
But if salaries were given according to
honesty and trustworthiness, we would
all hope to be rich
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21

United States Senator Gronna and
wife will see two of their children mar
ried % Their son James, who is
cashier of a bank at Lakota, will marry
a physicians daughter at Washington.
D. c. Their daughter Lillian will mar
ry a physician who lives at Rugby.
Both weddings will take place within a
month.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21
NOTICE OF BIDS FOR CULvERTs

NOTICE OF BIDS FOR CULVERTS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of
County Commissioners will receive sealed bids
for the furnishing of Culverts for Mclean
County as follows:
sO-l8 inch, % feet long. Is pounds per foot.
1924 inch, % feet long, 1879 pounds per foot.
1890 inch, % feet long, 30h pounds per foot.
One third to be delivered at Washburn.
One third to be delivered at Turtle Lake.
One third to be delivered at Garrison.
Said bids to be sent to the County Auditor,
and marked Bids for Culverts'', said bids to
be opened on the 4th day of March, 1918, at
three O'Clock P. NJ.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
T. T. Thompson,
County Auditor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21

The socialist representative from Wis
consin thinks the large railroads should
be managed and operated by the gov
eminent if the proposed strike by the
fremen takes place. If not, these roads
will be tied up for a week and that
would seriously affect the big cities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21

Some of our exchanges continue to
use the pure food list as a space filler.
The county pays for only two insertions.
Why not run only a four page paper
and have it filled with live items?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21

Things are not as peaceful as they
might be in the state house of represent
atives and steps have been taken to
make Representative Cotton of Trail
county apologize or be expelled. 1t was
the usual liquor question that started
the fight. He apologized.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21

The Anamoose Progress does not in
tend to send out any more compliment
airy copies but will charge every one
the same price. Publishers Schley and
Howe may be able to retire before old
age overtakes them if they keep to
good resolution.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21

Tor all by Calumet.
For daily use in millions of kitchens has
proved that Calumet is highest not only in
QsaAH butin Aavening bozvey az well-un-
failing in results-pure to the extreme-and
wonderfully economical in use. Ask your
grocer. And try Calumet next bake day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21
WANT ADS
Loans

Farm Loans made at the Washburn
State Bank. ADV.
Land loan money always on hand.
Frank E. Funk, First National Bank
of Washburn. ADV.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21
Hazol.NIenthol Plasters

HazOl.Nenthol Plasters
Effectively relieve pain. The soothing ef-
fects of Menthol are quickly felt in Back.
ache, Rheumatism, Sciatica and other
painful affections. Yard rolls 81. 100; Q
lar size Csc. All druggists or direct by mail.
Davis d Lawrence Co., New York.
Samples mailed upon request, &c. stamps,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21

Order your coal in carload lots ship
ped direct from the Bitumina mine.
Edw. Kugler, mgr, Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21
Miscellaneous

One dollar will start a savings account
with the old reliable First National
Bank Washburn, North Dakota. Re-
sponsibility, half million dollars. ADV
P~atronize home industry and read the
''want ads"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21
For Sale

For Sale
Bank drafts on the Old Country. at
First National Bank of Washburn, N. D.
ADV.
Cameras can be had at the Studio.
You can use them or buy, as you wish
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-02-21

Get pine saw dust at the Washburn
Livery Barn.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1913-01-16

Millinery Sale
About so ladies hats worth from
So to So will be divided up in 3 lots;
the first lot will be as follows:
Lot No. 1, So to 81 hats at $1.98
Not No. 2, SIS to Sc hats at 1924
Lot No. 8, 81 to IS hats at $3.50
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-10
ONE WEEK ONLY
SAVE $500

As a special inducement during our dem
TIC RANGE sold (prices always the same)
we will give free one handsome set Of ware
as illustrated here.
Every piece Of this ware is the best OF it's
kind. Not piece that is not needed In
every kitchen. 1t can not possibly be bought
for less than $500. This ware is on exhibit
ton at our store. DON'T FAIL TO SEE 1T.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-10
Sin. Flow of Speech.

A native lawyer was defending a
lady client in one of the Madras courts.
The lady was accused Of assault, but
the man of law endeavored to show
that she herself had been assaulted
and had suffered damage on the most
conspicuous feature of her counte-
nance.
my learned friend" he said, with
mere wind from a teapot thinks to
browbeat me from my legs. He runs
amuck upon the sheet anchors OF my
case. My poor client has been de
prived of some of her valuable leath'
er (skin), the leather Of her nose. On
Ill we are told what became Of my
clients leather nose the witness can
not be believed. He cannot be allow
ed to raise a castle in the air BY beat
ing upon q bush."-London Mall.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-10
HiohbroWs,

VIII Irwin, the magazine writer, Ii
credited with the invention of the
word "highbrow." II was coined to
EXPRESS q blend Of "snob" and "aca-
demic." He first used 1t when, as
reporter, he had occasion to describe
the proceedings of societies who talk
ed about the betterment Of the drama.
he thinks that the word will be assim-
Hated by the dictionaries.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-10
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE-Good horse and buggy.
S. C. Richardson, NJ. D. Phone 435.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-10
Cheerful.

Professor of Chemistry-If anything
should 20 wrong in this experiment,
which Is a particularly dangerous one,
we and the laboratory with us might
be blown sky high. Come closer. gen.
tIemen. 30 that you may be better able
20 follow me without dimculty.-LoA-
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-10

FOR SALE-New oil stove at bar
gain. Phone 536.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-09-10
CLASSIFIED ADS
~pr~s>~~~~~~~>s~~~~~ >~~s~~~~~.
WANTED.

WANTED-Good COW to milk for her
feed; guarantee first-class care; ref
erences. Ring 302.