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The Washington times., 1913-07-12
REPLY0F MEXICAN
REBELS IS AWAITED
War Department Is Without
Report on the Demand for
Release of Americans.

Officials of the War Department are
anxiously awaiting a report from Col.
Edwin P Brewer. of the Fourteenth
Cavalry, who has conveyed to the rebel
leaders at Hidalgo. Mexico. the formal
demand of the United States Govern
ment for the immediate release Of the
five Americans whom the rebels are
holding captive in that town. Up to
noon today no report had been received
at the War Department, nor, as far
as could be learned. has the State De-
partment heard anything further from
Consul Garrett. the American repre-
sentative at Hidalgo. who appealed for
aid in obtaining the release Of the
prisoners.
What action will be taken by this
Government should the rebels refuse
to release the Americans. the War
Department Is not prepared to say.
Army officers here regard the entire
Mexican situation as growing steadily
more grave, and the Hidalgo incident
cipitate a crisis which will demand some
positive action on the part Of this coun-
try, perhaps to the extent of actual
Intervention.
Bryan Is Not Worried.
For he present, however, the War
Departments hands are tied by the
retary of State or the President has
announced the extent to which this
country Is prepared to go, it is conceded
that the rebels at Hidalgo and other
places where indigniues against Amer
leans are being reported daily, can
AFFORD TO laugh at any demands which
may be made for better treatment.
Despite the gravity of the Mexican
situation as seer from the standpoint
of the War Department officials, Sec
retary Bryan, who is in Asheville is
apparently not the least bit worried.
for on July 10 he will start on his
lecture tour on the Chautauaua cir
cult and will be gone altogether
about six weeks.
Reports Are Disquieting.
Reports that come to the War De-
partment from the border are espe-
cially disquietinG. In spite of siren
uous efforts being made by the bor-
der army, with the aid of the De-
partment of Justice and the Treasury
officials. II Is known at the War De
partment that arms are being steadily
smuggled across the border to the
rebel forces. and that certain rifle
and ammunition manufacturers in
this country are taking all kinds OF
chances because OF the excessive
Erices which the rebels are willing to
pay fer arms. At the same time II is
thought the rebel forces are without
much form of organization and that
small bands under independent lead
ers are carrying on guerilla attacks
Reports from FL Paso are to the
effect that the rebels under General
villa have postponed their attack on
JuareZ, which Is Just across the bor-
der from FL Paso.
The Washington times., 1913-07-12
Evangelist Rockwell
At Washington Temple

The Bible VS.. the Evolution Theo
ry" will be Evangelist H Clay Rock
popular afternoon meeting of the wash
ington Temple Congregation (non-sec
tarian) at 3 O'Clock in New Masonis
Temple.
Gross Bearing was Evangelist G. B
Raymond's subject Sunday, when h,
declared that "Cross-bearing Is doing
the will of God through scorn. reproact
and pain-the crossing of our own viii
by Gods will"
Continuing. Mr.. Raymond also de
clared that none are entitled to thu
name of Christian who are not cross
bearing-who do not say, like, Christ
L came not to do Mine own will. bur
the will of Him that sent Me-"
The Washington times., 1913-07-12
Balkans and 'MiddieS'
Plan Athletic Contest

Announcement was made today of
Sunday school field day TO be held next
Thursday afternoon on the playground
of the Phillips School The program
will begin at $50 O'Clock, and will last
two hours.
The children who will take part have
formed two clubs THE Middies,"
whose color is blue. and The Balkans"
. swi.o wear red. The rivalry between
them is very keen. and Thursdays con-
tests win decide the supremacy. Both
bays and girls will participate, and the
principal eevents will be high and broad
jumps, potato races. obstacle races,
voliey ball, and tether ball.
The Washington times., 1913-07-12
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
TO BURN MORTGAGE
Special Services by Ninth Street
Congregation viii Mark
Freedom From Debt.

While the congregation of the Ninth
Street Christian Church stands and
sings the Doxoiogy tomorrow morning.
the mortgage which has burdened the
church building since its erection in
1888 will be burned before the pulpit by
Frank Morrison. who has been a trus-
tee of the church since its 'foundstio
When the church was dedicated if-
teen years ago. IL was encountered by
a debt of $2s,0O0. When the Rev. George
A. Miller. pastor, took charge six and
a half years ago, this amount had been
reduced to $500, and during his pas
torate II has been entirely hquidated-
w. s. McCurdy and Joseph A. Scott.
elders Of the church since II was
organized. will make brief addresses n
the morning service
In the evening the choir win sing the
sacred cantata, "Nicodemus."
Joint Service Planned.
A joint service will be held by the
lexington Presbyterian congregation
and the members of the United Brcth-
ern Church tomorrow evening In tie
churche building of the latter at North
Capitol and r streets These two
churches held several union meetings
last year and they were 50 successful
that they will be repeated this summer
The Rev. DIR. Henry E. Brundage, pas
tor Of the lexington Church, Is spend
ing his vacation In wyoming, where ne
will preach on several occasions oefore
returning to his home here.
The life and character of Nebuchad.
nezzer the ancient king Of BABYLON,
whose reign was so closely identlned
with the history of the lsraelites. wiz
Rev. Thomas Hubert-Jones at the
Church of the Epiphany tomorrow even-
ing.
At the washington Cathedral the Rev.
Howard E. Thompson, secretary Of the
preach the sermon at the open-air serv.
Ice at o'clock.
Bible Versus Evolution.
THE Bible vs. the Theory of Evolu.
ton" will be discussed before the Wash.
ington Temple Congregation by Evange-
list H. Clay Rockwell, Of New York
City. in the New Masonic Temple to-
cite a number Of passages of Scripture
which II Is claimed positively refute the
Darwinian theory Of the development
Of species.
How powerless is the force Of man.
kind before the impenetrable barrier OF
Divine prophecy. was the subject OF
an address by E. F. Albertsworth. be-
fore that organization last night
After reference to the prophecy II
the second chapter Of Daniel. where the
prophet saw an image with head o;
gold. breast. and arms of silver. sides
Of brass and legs of iron with feet o;
iron and clay, President Albertswortt
showed how the four Kingdoms. Baby.
lon, Medic Persia. Greece. and Rome
has hourished and fallen as predicted
As the feet Of Daniels image ternin.
ated in ten toes. SO the fourth kingdom
Rome, terminated in ten divisions
Mighty men like Charlemagns
v, Louis XVI. and Napoleon attempted
to unite these divisions into one mighty.
said the speaker. but they
could not succeed In this because Goo
had said they would not c,eave one q
another even as iron is not liked with
clay"
The Washington times., 1913-07-12
Southwest,

Ills Third street southwest-John II. Will
liam to Samuel A. Williams, part lots II
and /. square 594. $40.
40 G street southwest-Henry II. Hszen ct
al. to Mary J. Breen. lot a. square 497. $40
S23 ID street southwest-Charles Church ct
al to Milton Snellings. lot Is. square 40.
s. 400
48S TO J0l l. street southwest-Frances Leon
ard to Charles A, Tanner. original lot l6.
SQUARE 500 SO.
The Washington times., 1913-07-12
Commercial Club Will
Let Contract Monday

of the Commercial Club will be held
Monday, though no hour has been set
to open bids and award tine contract Tor
rernodeling and enlarging the new club
house in Farraguet square. The meet
ing called for last night at the office Of
MiIburn. Heister & Co, architects, was
adjourned owing to the absence OF
quorum.
The Washington times., 1913-07-12
OBITUARY NOTES.
MRS. BESSIE CARR BEATTY.

Mrs Bessie Carr Beatty, wife OF DIR.
G. Fl. Beatty, who took her life by in
haling illuminating gas in her husbands
office in the Bond Building Wednesday.
was buried this morning. The funeral
services were held from the home OF
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Carr. 200 First street northwest, the
Rev. Paul r. Hickok officiating. Inter-
ment was at Rock Creek Cemetery
The Washington times., 1913-07-12
Sweden May Be "Dry."

STOCKHOLM, July 12.-The Swedish
premier in his opening speech at the
Northern Temperance Congress said
that he favored prohibition for Sweden.
but only as instituted gradually, after
a trial of partial restrictions. As the
prohibition group in the Diet is very
strong. 1t is believed that Sweden will
soon be dry"
The Washington times., 1913-07-12
Vanderbilt in C0Wes Races.

PORTLAND. Me-. July 12-Vagrant
II. Harold S. Vanderbilt's racing
schooner will sail from here today with
the owner and his crew aboard for
English waters. where Vanderbilt ex-
poets to compete in the Cowes races
next month.
The Washington times., 1913-07-12
Twas His Parachute.

"Wot yer doin' with de umbrella.
Freddy"
Dis amt an umbrella. Dis Is me
parachute use when dey trow me
doWnl"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-04-27

Dear Frlends.-Well, were still on shipooaro and
really I'm enjoying severy minute Of the voyage. Uncle
Ezra thinks it is remarkable that | haven't been seasick
at all We had an egg race on the Promenade deck yes
terday and it was lots Of fun. managed to get
through without breaking mine, but lost the race after
all. The little girl whose outfit I'm showing you won
and although she is very small, ! wish you could see
her run. an, also showing you the second kodak pic
ture. It is a bouy, and as you can see has q large bell
on It, which rings and warns the captain OF the ship that
a dangerous rock is near, The waves were rolling high
when l took this picture and I'm glad It turned out
good anyway We are now expecting to land real soon,
but are planning a play to be given before We do ! vii,
show you this next week and ] hope you viii like II
and the costumes we wear. Dear old Uncle Ezra is SO
good to me and ! don't see how ! can ever repay him
for taking mo on this nice trip. | think Of each, Of you
every day and hope that you keeping up THE EWING
SOCIETY work just as you were when ! was at nome
The winter is over now and we must ever be on the
lookout for the poor, even on these bright Spring days
/ get very encouraging letters from Marjorie, saying thaI
our EVIL SOCIETY is just doing nne and I'm glad
that she is making US such =. good President during my
absence. Please don't forget your letters to me. friends.
for I enjoy them more than anything. Address me care
this paper and they will So that ! get your letter Low
ingay NoD c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
WILL HAVE Time TO
MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
Arthur L. Hubbard, New Men,
Der, Consulted on Action and
Agrees With Old Members
as to Wisdom of Step.

L. J. Montgomery. superintendent
Of schools, has been unanimously Of
fered his present position for a period
OF three years by the board Of educa-
! tiOn. The term of the new contract
] )bsgins Aug. 8.
Montgomery has concluded his first
year at the head OF the South Bend
schools as a sort Of probationary pc
riOd and has made good" in de-
gree warranting the longer term con-
tract in the opinion Of the board. The
members were satisfied with the work
OF the superintendent and have found
patrons and teachers of the various
schools equally satisfied. according to
J. r.. Neff "A member of the board.
The appointment for a longer term
than usual was made after Arthur l.
Hubbard, who Will assume his posi-
tion on the board in August had been
consulted and agreed 10 DO.
we didn't take snap judgment"
said Mr.. Nen. I've consulted with
Mr.. Hubbard and he agreed with US
that the appointment was advisable" +"
Year il Too Short.
The one year term for the superin-
tendent does not give time for the
Inauguration OF systematic improve
ments in the school system and does
not furnish the incentive for starting
projects which necessltate slow and
CafetuI development. mat Is Jne
reason for the extension of the term
as explained by the board.
I'VE. as "a board. have closely OBJ
served the work OF Mr. Montgomery
during his first year and have been
1avorably impressed with him as an
executive, able GO meet the problems
OF South Bend schools said Mr.. Net.
There are so many improvements
which the times are forcing on our
school systems that require consider
able time 90 evolve that we feel a one
year term is too short.
"A notable example Of this is the
elementary industrial school which
Will be established this fall, under the
act OF the last legislature. The fOun-
dation which is laid this year, might
be abandoned the following year
should a new man take the superin-
tendency, resulting in considerable
waste of time and money as well as
retGrding the progress of the schools" ."
Other Work Done.
Among the most important acts OF
the school administration for the past
year are the following:
Teachers salary schedule raised
about $4,000.
Forty additional teachers engaged.
Domestic art and science classes eX-
tended in evening classes.
Improved filing records installed.
looking toward installation of Ma
tional System 10 facilitate increas Of
office work caused by new truancy
law.
Industrial work advanced by estab-
lishment of five centers Tor teaching
Of manual training in grades Indus
trial school 90 be started this fall in
old high school.
Summer school OF eight weeks
term inaugurated with attendance Of
2.200.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
WILL SQUEEZE ALL
WATER FROM STOCK
President Duncan of Utilities
Commission Says Law Will
be RigidIy Enforced.

GARY. IND. July 9-Defning the
modern city as the miracle of the
ages and asserting that social and
economic forces now operating are
forging even "a greater future for the
cities. Thomas Duncan, president OF
the Indiana public utilities commits
sion analyzed the new public utility
law in its relation 20 the Indiana Mu-
nicipal League conference here.
The legislature could lawfully
classify the public utilities of the
state" ne said FOR it is a principle
Of common law that when private
property is affected with public
interest il ceases TO be private only
and become subject to public regu-
lation and control"
The vital forces Of the law are
intended 10 accomplish five results:
''TO obtain reasonably adequate
service and facilities
ITO secure just and reasonable
charges for service.
ITO prevent discrimination
ITO control the issuance OF stocks.
bonds and other Indebtedness.
The power of the commissi ~ viii
be fearlessly eXerciser with the end
of establishing justice between the
utilities and the useers OF the service.
Rates viii be increased when the facts
warrant IT,
You viii not understand that the
commission can 'unscramble' the eggs
without some Inconvenience 10 those
engaged In the operation OF utilities.
But present Inconvenience viii be
more than compensated by the ulti-
mate benefit.
The value OF watered stock will
BE- deprecated OF destroyed. Stocks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
SERVIANS WIN BUT
LOSS IS $4,000
BuIgarianS Reported DeCiSiveIy
Beaten in Fierce Battles
Around IShtip.

BELGRADE, July 9.-LOsses to the
Bulgarian and Servian armies. en-
gagged for days about Kotcnans and
Ishtip, Will reach 200.
This word reached here Wednesday
from the front. With the report the
Servian government claimed a great
victory. More than 100000 men were
engaged. but the Servian troops now
occupy Kotchana and Ishtip, the war
office claims.
This assertion is borne out by re-
ports from Sofia which admit that the
Bulgarian troops have evacuated the
cities.
For days practically no news Of the
war was given out in Belgrade. This
was while the reverses to the Serb
troops were being reported, and it
was then believed the government was
preparing the people for a disaster.
With the announcement Wednesday,
however. there was the greatest re-
joicing here.
The lighting about Ishtip had been
in progress for days. The Servians
would take the city only to have the
Bulgars rally and retake it. The war
office believes that the BulgarS have
been completely driven off now, and
that the Servian victory is complete.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
PLAN JOYCE CLUBS
FOR EVERY WARD
First Ward Friends of Control
Ter Open Work to Promote
His Candidacy.

Boosters of Controller p. A. Joyce
for mayor are getting busy and ar
ranging for the organization of Joyce
clubs in every ward.
The first steps were taken Tues
day night in the first ward. on
Wednesday night a meeting will be
held in the fourth ward at the store
of Andrew TrOeger, 511 +. Jefferson
blvd. and a cOmpaign organization
named
Friday night in the second ward
Joyce friends will go through the
same proceedings at the Linden
school.
BY the end Of next week, all OF
the wards will have completed their
organizations At all of the meetings
he will be present and outline
platform and other prominent Demo
Gratis will talk.
Mr. JOyce's candidacy for the
mayoralty nomination received its
initial material impulse Tuesday
night when 175 democrats from the
first ward turned out at the city hal
and formed the First Ward p A
Joyce club. George Oltsch was elect
ed president; Mr.. Baxter, vice presi-
dent; Rudolph Alderman, secretary
B. ]. Engledrum, treasurer.
Articles were signed Dy the men
present pledging their undivided sup
port for Mr.. Joyce in his race fOI
the nomination Of mayor. Promin-
ent democrats present at the meet
ing and who took part in the pro
ceedings were J. 3. StOll, City Atty
Iden S. Romig and City Judge G.. A
Farabaugh. Mr.. Joyce also spoke
II have no outside alliances anC
no personal friends who will he bene
fitted if | am elected" said the cit,
controller "A good. clean business
administration is my platform and
that is what I stand for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
Second Man Watched by Police
Scouts Theory That Girl Was
Killed by Lover.
LETTER TO DEAD GIRL
POINT IN MANS FAVOR
Teeth Marks on Girls Arm
Only Indication of Violence
Death May Have Been
Accident.

WILKES BARRE, Pa, July g.
The autopsy made on the body of
pretty Alice Crispell, whose body was
found Monday in Harvey's lake. and
for whose murder her sweetheart,
Herbert Johns. is now being held,
showed absolutely no cause for any
one wanting TO put the girl out of the
way.
There are bruises on both sides of
the forehead. that look like teeth
marks, although the wounds could
have been inflicted by a jagged stone, q"
says Coroner Marley. Personally
do not incline to the murder theory"
The police have not arrested Harri-
son Cam, the suspected rival for the
smiles of Alice, though he is being
closely watched. Cam himself says
he welcomes an arrest and does not
fear the consequences.
Cann's name cropped out in the
mystery when the letter written last
Sunday by Johns TO Miss Crispell was
made known In the letter Johns
speaks of Cam and intimates that
Johns and Cam went to Harveys lake
To swim on the Fourth, the winner TO
get the girl From this the police
deducted the theory that Cam was
defeated in the love test and killed
the girl after she and Johns parted
for the night.
So far nothing has been discovered
TO show that Johns had a motive for
numbering his sweetheart. Those
who met the pair among the gay
crowd at the resort last Friday say
they were apparently jovial and
happy.
Letter i'm His Favor.
The letter Johns wrote 10 the girl
while her body lay at the bottom Of
the lake is a strong point in his fa-
vor.
1t shows one of two things, either
that the young man is a past master
in covering a crime, or he is entirely
Innocent The letter runs the gamut
of emotions a young man devotedly
in love with the girl would be expect
ed to write He is gay. humorous,
candid and in one place there is a
pathetic tone in which he intimates
that the girl was forgetting him while
he would never forget her.
Johns will advance no theory for
>the girls death and will add nothing
to his first statement that he was ar
IDENTIFY in love with the girl and had
discussed marriage with her.
However Harrison Cam, the rival
suitor, talks freely and is as vigorous
in his denial that Johns killed her as
for himself. He said he last saw the
girl alive about 10 o'clock at the rail-
road station at the lake. He said the
girl had drank some wine that day
and that she was accustomed to faint
ing spells, especially after drinking.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
CLARENCE \. PLATZ.

Clarence +. Platz. son Of the late
Jacob and Amanda Platz, residents OF
South Bend for 80 years died at Og-
den. Utah July Sth. 1913 The de-
ceased is survived by one brother
Fred Platz. residing at ogden. Utah.
He was a member Of South Bend
Aerie No. 435 Fraternal Order OF
Eagles. Also a veteran Of the Span
ish American war, having enlisted in
Co. A at Knox, Ind. The funeral
will be held at ogden, Utah. Thurs
day under the auspices OF ogden
Aerie No. lis Fraternal Order OF
Eagles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
CUBAN POLICE
CHIEF is DEAD
Revolver Duel With Governor Grow
ing out of Gambling Crusade
Ends Fatally.
RIIIETIN

HAVANA. July 9-Gen. Armada
Riva. chief OF police. who was shot
during a revolver duel with Gov.
Asbert and Congressman Arias died
early Wednesday.
In spite OF assertions that the
shooting had no political significance.
the killing OF Riva may yet lead 70
serious complications Politicians are
now endeavoring 10 shift the respen-
sibility from GOV. Asbert Co Arias. in
the belief that the latter may escape
because he IS member
On his deathbed. however. Rive
charged that Asbert fired the fata
shot and public feeling against tht
governor is running high. The s;,9ot.
ing Is said 10 have been a result oi
Riva's crusade against gambling II
political clubs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
McCOMBS Is STRICKEN
WITH APPENDICITIS

PARIS, July 9--Wm. F. McCombs
chairman OF the democratic national
committee is resting well Wednesday
following the operation for appendi-
citis. There is no fear OF compli-
cations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09

SHELBYVILLE.-A warrant has
been issued for the arrest OF DR..
Charles Dunn, a physician charged by
TWO members of the state pharmacy
with selling morphine sulphate tab
lets to William Dobbins. who was
found unconscious on a hotel porch.
Dunn could not be located when an
attempt was made 10 serve the war
rant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
WIFE GETS IVORCE.

Ella Wittemier was granted a
divorce from Jacob Wittemier in the
superior court on the ground Of
cruelty. She was given $500 alimony
and permission TO resume her maiden
name, Ella Wiley.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09

BERLIN-Count Zeppelin cele-
brated his seventy-fifth birthday by
plotting his twentieth dirigible bal
loon on it's maiden voyage. The
emperor sent a telegram OF cOngratu-
latiOns
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
NEW YORK-Americans
spent

NEW YORK-Americans spent
$3.50. 900 in nickels for admissions
10 movie shows last year. according TO
figures announced at the movie eX-
position being held here.
NEW YORk-During the hearing
Of a suit a man testified he bought
Col Roosevelt at 20 cents n foot"
The witness referred to movie" reels
showing Roosevelt In action.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09

that represent honest investments will
be safe ard secure. There is no oc-
casion for alarm from any source.
But dishonest investments and water
ed stocks viii pass through great
fluctuations"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09
NEW YORK-Louis Brown. 12.

welI-dressed lad with a boOt-black's s
box slung over his shoulder tipped his
hat to policeman Brown and asked
to be directed to where ali the mil
lionaires started shining shoes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-09

ST. PETERSBURG-Th 200 invi-
tations issued by NJ. Spridinoff, Of
Moscow. to his golden wedding ami
versary were on cards OF pure gold,
each weighing three-quarters Of an
ounce.