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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-27
An Open orumfo or
Public

tinuance OF his mistaken policy. many
Republicans and Independents VIII not
vote for him for President OF the Boaro
of Aldermen. ALBERT +. DAVIS.
New York, Oct q, 9l3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-27

Whatever may be the result OF the campaign Mr.
Mccall will have n collection Of cartoons when
should be, as Bismarck said Of .he Bulgarian crown
"a pleasant souvenir"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-27

Mr. J. Sergeant Cram denies that he ever was Mr.
c. Francis Murphys messenger boy or course ne
wasn't. Who heard of a messenger boy teach
ing his employer how to eat peas with a fork?
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
IGNORE CAPITAL
IN RATE SCHEDULES
Washington Omitted When
Water Competitive Price
Lists Are Presented.

AS an indication Of how the railroads
view Washington in rate-making along
the Atlantic seaboard, two petitions
were filed by carriers with the Inter
state Commerce Commission today for
the establishment OF water competitive
rates that are lower than those allowed
under the fourth section of the inter-
state commerce act In both instances
Washington is omitted from the bene-
fits of these cheaper rates, though it is
asked that they apply to the cities both
north and south of Washington.
The Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
railroad and carriers participating In
the tariff of Agent NJ. P. Washburn
ask permission to establish differentials
of from to cents lower than the
combined water and rail rate from
points in the southeast; that is. east of
line drawn from Chattanooga to Bir-
mingham to Boston, New York, PhIla-
delphia, and points taking the same
rates.
These REDUCTIONS to apply on all class
ard commodity rates alike. The rates
asked for are In violation of the long
and short haul of the act, but the COM
mission has approved them pending a
hearing.
On the other hand. the Ocean Steam
ship Company. of Savannah, and par
ticipating carriers, ask to establish
terials of :. similar nature from Bos-
ron, New York. Philadelphia. and Bal
timore to Macon, Ga, and Macon terri
tory.
In neither case does Washington get
the cheaper rates. though there is little
doubt that many Of the shipments bene-
fiting by these rates will be hauled
right through Washington.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
WANTS RIGID PROBE
OF NJ 'ADOO'S CHARGE
Congressman Henry Calls for
Investigation of Attitude of
New York Banks.

A campaign for investigation Of Sec
retary of the Treasury McAdoo':
charges that New York banks are "con-
spIrias to defeat" the Administration
currency bill was launched today BY
CONGRESSMAN Henry OF Texas. ally oi
the so-called insurgents" Of the House
Banking Committee.
Hot upon Henry's demands for Con-
gressional probe of the bankers anti
currency lobby, Chairman Glass, Of the
Banking Committee. said no inquiry
would be made at this time. He init
mated the investigation might be pur-
sued later-after the currency bill IL
brought into the House.
Congressman Henry declared that Re
Believed McAdoo's s charge to be true.
He directly charges that the New
York city banks are in a conspiracy
to defeat the Administration currency
BILL" said Henry. He charges that
the depreciation of the United States
2 per cent bonds below par is the
these banks, and is intended to help
them in their campaign against the
currency measure.
Believes McAdoo Is Right.
II am sure that Mr.. McAdoo states
the truth. 1t is the imperative duty
Of Congress to direct the Banking
Committee to Immediately investigate
these specific charges The Secretary
Of the Treasury should be summoned
before the committee instanter and re-
veal the facts to the American people as
their agent
The head Of every great bank in New
York should be sent for at the earliest
possible moment, placed upon the stand
and srtlled most thoroughly in order
that the American people may know
the exact facts.
The Secretary of the Treasury can
and doubtless will demonstrate exactly
how these gentlemen manipulate the
market put up and down prices Of
United States bonds and control the
financial destinies OF the American
people"
Chairman Glass. of the Banking Com
mittee, said he was too busy" framing
the currency bill to go on on a tangent
of investigation at this particular time.
He said the committee was practically
in continuous session daily with pros
poets of an ultimate agreement in ac-
cordance with the Presidents ideas. -.
The committee" he said, lis not
going to be diverted from its purpose
at this time by what the New York
banks or anybody else may do or say"
Depression Called Artificial"
Glass and other committee members
intimated, however. that they, too, be-
lieve the depression Of the per cent
bonds is more or less artificial" They
do not regard the market fluctuations as
imperiling the Administration currency
bill or cause for alarm among bankers
that the currency reform will cause
losses to bankers holding the bonds to
secure hank note issues.
The committee today faced the situa-
ton Of being forced to report some
kind of a bill before August II. or sub
nit the entire matter to a House Demo-
cratic caucus. The President had prac-
ticaIly given an ultimatum to the COM
mittee, either to agree upon a bill by
August II or quit its deliberations and
throw the whole measure into a party
caucus.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
BAL T|MORE SWEPT
BY FURIOUS STORM
Eighteen Are Injured and
Property Loss Will Run Up
to Hundred Thousand.

BALTIMORE, July 2s.-From out OF
the northeast there swept in upon the
sweltering city a terrifying electrical
storm yesterday. Preceded by a minor
TEMPEST, IT came at the close of a suItry
day, and within the thirty minutes that
/. held possession it DESTROYED at least
100000 worth of property, injured eight
cen persons, two Of whom may die, and
filed the city with terror. Not for
years has such a storm ragged in Balti-
more Wind, rain, and lightning played
havoc.
Church steepIes were struck, houses
unroofed, tall trees were blown to the
g ound, window panes were shattered,
electric light, telegraph. an dtelephone
wires fell, endangerinG the lives Of huu-
dreds.
Street cars were delayed. ard tele-
phonc and telegraph communication
was crippled. Steam and electric rail-
reads entering the city suffered, and
business generally was brought to a
standstil.
The FIRE alarm signal service in some
parts OF the city was put out Of COM
rission, and fremen were stationed on
the house tower lookouts TO give the
signal in the event they should see a
blaze.
Cellars and Easements were flooded.
Within an hours time $3.50 of an inch
of rain fell. A northeast wind blew
gale, reaching at one time a velocity Of
thirty-four miles an hour. Pleasure
parties sailing in the smaller craft on
the waters rear the city were forced
to put to port in great hatse
Washouts in roadways caused a num-
her Of accidents, the most serious re-
ported being the ditching of a suburban
automobile fire engine.
Eight firemen were injured, two Of
whom may die. Three trolley cars were
struck by lightning and in a panicky
rush TO get out of one or them two
passengers had arms broken.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
SearchIight on Train
For Observers at Niqht

ST. PAUL, MINI, July 2s.-viewing
scenery from the observation platform
of a train at night is now possible on
the fast mail of the Chicago, Nil.
waukee and St. Paul railroad which
leaves St Paul in the, evening.
On the rear platform OF the train Is
an immense marine searchlight of
100000 candle power, capable of
throwing a beam upon an object
three miles distant The light can be
swayed ninety degrees from side to
side and forty-five degrees upward.
An experienced operator is in charge
of the searchlight- The Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul railroad runs
for more than 100 miles along the
Mississippi river. The water, the
steamboats,, curious rock formations,
and a wealth of green foliage fur
nish an interesting panorama on
which the light is played.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29

Seeming q plot by influential New
York banks and money interests to de-
feat currency legislation by depreciation
of Government securities, Secretary Of
the Treasury. McAdoo has issued an
! official statement. making specific
charges against the money interests,
ridiculing them with laughter.
The Secretary declares that the Gov
eminent 2 per cent bonds are selling at
951z. a new low mark. because they have
been deliberately depressed by the big
banking interests, such depression be-
banks, who hold two-thirds of such
bends, and to stir the country banks to
opposition to the administrative cur
rency measure, in fear that II Will I'M
pair their securities
Because OF these alleged attempts at
deliberate depreciation, Secretary Nc
Adoo made emphatic announcement that
the Comptroller would not make the
banks charge on this depreciation be-
low par.
Secretary's Statement.
The secretary's statement is, in part,
as follows:
the purpose Of the department to call on
TIC HoiiOIidi DdilhS lOf duoIIOndl BE-
curity because the per cent bonds are
selling below par.
THE Secretary said that while the
law conferred that discretionary power
on the Comptroller of the Currency, 1t
is not his intention to require the banks
to charge OF the present nominal de-
probation below par of the per cent
bonds. So far as the department is con-
cerned. the banks may continue to re-
turn the 2 per cent bonds at par in the
statements they make to the Comp
troller. This policy will continue un-
less some material change in condi-
tons should compel the adoption Of an
other course.
THE Secretary said that the 2 per
cent bonds are worth par, notwithstand-
ing their decline in the New York mar
ket-a decline due. not to any impair
ment of their intrinsic value, but almost
wholly to what appears. TO be a cam
paign waged with every indication Of
concerted action, on the part Of a num-
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
SING SING CONYICTS
BARE ARSON PLOT
FelloW-Prisoners Make Vicious
Threats Against Lives of
Their BetrayerS.

NEW YOR, July 29-Under heavy
guard. sixty more mutinous prisoners
were taken from Sing Sing today and
placed aboard a train for Auburn where
they will be confined in the prison. All
were "B men, or second termers. The
precautions taken when the first batch
of prisoners was transferred last week
were followed today. Other prisoners
were kept locked in their cells and those
taken to the train were handcuffed and
shackled together, There was no dis
order.
Four prisoners have disclosed a plot
to destroy the place and liberate l.4GO
men. They were questioned by District
ty, to ascertain if outside influences
were responsible for the recent fires
and instructions.
Almost as soon as the four eonvicts
completed the revelations, word of their
action in some mysterious manner was
circulated through the prison. Cries of
',Squealers," Judas" tBeuayers" rang
throughout the corridors.
Removed for Safety.
The clamor became so great and
the threats against the informers so
vicious, they were removed to another
part of the building for safety. For
fear their enraged comrades may try
to kill them, the quartet will be re-
moved to White Plains.
The ringleaders were Immediately
locked in dark cells and 800 others were
placed indefinitely on a diet Of bread
and water as a result of the disclosures
The confession of the four prisoners
was made in the presence of the district
attorney. Warden Clancy and stenog-
raphers. The men told of the arson
plot, and while three declared the "un-
derground rai'~oa in the prison was
responsible f6. the amazing scheme,
the fourth declared that a single CO.
catne-craZed convict had started the
trouble for deviltry." -
Fire In Cell House.
A fire was discovered In the cell
house when Warden Clancy was pre-
pairing for the Investigation. The
smoke was traced to one of the cells,
where a quantity Of rags had been
ignited: The blaze was quickly extin-
guished.
Cocaine and morphine. smuggled into
the prison by various means were
largely responsible for the outbreak.
The informers astounded Warden Clan
cy by declaring that the drugs had
been smuggled into the cells in bed
sheets, books, and under postage
stamps.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Petite, Old Stage Dog
Traveller, Is Dead

CHICAGO, July 9.-Petie. a blind
Boston terrier, known from coast to
coast, is dead. May Vokes, an actress,
whose sole companion Petle had been
for several years, is broken-hearted.
The body will be cremated and the
ashes will be buried in a New York
cemetery Stage folk will gather to
offer a tribute of flowers.
Petite was thirteen years old, and dur
ing his life had "trod the boards"
made the small towns and the large
had been allowed to break the no-dog
rules of the best American hotels. and
probably was the only dog in the
United States which annually received
a permit to ride in the drawing rooms
of transcontinentaI trains.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
WASHINGTON PAIR.
WEDS IN ROCKVILLE
James N. Dickerson Married
to Miss Alice ShiveIy by
Rev. Mr.. White.

ROCKVILLE, July 2s.-James NJ.
Dicherson' twenty-seven years old. md
MISS Alice Elizabeth Shively, twenty
seven, both of Washington, were mar
ried In Rockville by the Rev. Samuel
r. White. Of the Baptist church, the
ceremony taking place at the home of
the minister
Ihe same minister offciated at the
marriage here yesterday of Davil VIII
son and Miss Virgie Carter, both OF
Darnestown.
A disturbance at a religious meeting
In the Methodist Church at Seneca. re-
suited in the arrest of Henson Davis
and Robert Martin, both colored. who
were before Judge Arthur Mace in the
ponce court to answer charges of dis
orderly conduct.
Eish.een OF the nineteen races sched-
uIea ior the annual Rockville fair, to
De held August 26, q, Is, and %, are run
nlng events, according to the program
just announced by the race COMMITTEES
composed OF Josiah w. Jones, Lee on
utt, Josepn n; Bradley, John z. Mum
caster and William Dorsey.
In FORMER years, the program has con-
sisted almost entirely of trotting and
pacing races, but the manaRement de-
clded that card made up almost en-
tirely OF running contests would prove
greater attraction. The only har-
ness race scheduled is a roadster con-
test trot or pace, open to horses owned
In Montgomery county
Following is the program:
TUESDAY.
Roadster race, open to horses owned
In Montgomery county, trotters or
PAGERS; purse, SIS. Five-furlong run,
purse. SO added to subscription of IS
each.
WEDNESDAY.
Four-furlong run, purse, sl2S: six-fur-
long run; purse, s125; hurdle race, one
and one-half miles over six hurdles,
purse, N25; officers race, open to off,
GERS Of United States Army or National
Guard. one and one-half miles over six
hurdles. purse, 800; hurdle race, for
qualined hunters, two miles, purse, 500.
THURSDAY.
Five-furlong run, purse, S25; six-fur-
long run, purse, SIS; mile run, purse,
S19; hurdle race, one and one-eighth
miles over six hurdles. purse, S125; run
ming, one and one-half miles, for uuali-
fed hunters; gentlemen riders, purse,
slOo; soldiers race, open to enlisted
men OF United States Army or National
Guard, one mile, purse, 500.
FRIDAY.
Ffve-furlong run, purse, SIPS; six-fur-
long run, purse, SIS; mile run, purse,
gentlemen riders, one and one-haIf
miles, purse, s10o; consolation, one mile
open TO non-winners of hurdle races at
meeting; purse, SIS; consolation, four
furionss, open to non-winners Of fat
races at meeting; purse, SIS
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Death of Lodgemen
Being Investigated

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, July GA coro-
ner's jury today began its probe into
the deaths Of Christopher Gustin and
Donald A Kenny. the two men who
died at an initiation here last week
conducted by the Royal Order of the
Moose. Physicians who. performed post
mortems have withheld their report
Gustin's brother has employed counsel
and declared today that both criminal
and civil prosecutions will be under
taken.
John P. Abbott. dictator, and David
L. Williams. secretary, OF the local
branch of the order. were summoned
TO Cincinnati for investigation by the
supreme council Of the order.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
McADOO ASSAILS
PLOT OF BANKERS
Secretary Of Treasury Rdcues Money Interests Who Attack
Currency Measure-DecIares Powers Have Forced Gov
ernment Bonds to Low Mark to Affect Bill

Der of influential New York city banks.
to cause apprehension and uneasiness
about these bonds In order to help
| them In their efforts to defeat the cur
| rency bill.
The idea seems to be that the coun.
try banks which hold about two-thirds
OF the per cent bonds and use them
as the basis for their circulating notes,
may be induced to unite with the New
York city banks in opposition to the bill
II they can be made to believe that the
proposed currency measure is going TO
inture these bonds and cause losses to
the banks. This is, of coure, unfounded.
Meantime. the Secretary said that it
Is folly for any bank to sell Govern
ment 2's at a sacrifice because OF any
apprehended legislation adverse to Gov
ernment bonds, as no such legislation
will result. In the Ia years OF it's ex-
scrupulously with its creditors, and it
is not going to change its honorable
character now.
IF the necessities Of any bank obiige
it to sell bonds at depressed prices. that,
Sof course, is another matter-a matter
solely for the bank to determine.
The Secretary said that not only had
nothing occurred to impair the value OF
the 2 per cent bonds, but that the
amendment already adopted by the
House enhances their intrinsic worth.
lad ..c5antSEAnnfhfff a
Amused At Statements.
The Secretary spoke with amuse-
ment of the grave statements sent
out from New York to the effect that
IL the currency bill shall pass and
Government deposits are put in the
Federal reserve banks, the per cent
bonds now used 70 secure deposits
will be thrown on the market and
their value thereby impaired. AS
only sl3, 800, 00G of the rs out Of to-
tai Of $780, 822,130 are used TO secure
Government deposits, II can be read
lily seen how trivial this is. If these
bonds are not used to secure depos-
its. they can be used for additional
circulation.
Nearly all of the 2's are owned by
the banks. II the price is marked
down, 1t is because the banks them
selves are putting pressure on the
market and depressing the value of
their securities The fault is their
own. 1t would seem the part Of good
sense and good business not to do II.
The Secretary expressed the hope
that the process. II continued, will not
be carried to a point where the de-
partment will have to take action.
In conclusion, the Secretary said,
with emphasis that there Is not go
ing to be any financial trouble, and
that the large crops now in prospect
are going to be moved without diff
flculty, and that the powers Of the
department will be exercised in their
greatest amplitude for the protec-
tion Of the business interests of the
country"
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Protest Tax on Futures.

NEW ORLEANS, July 2s.-Declaring
that II the Clarke rider to the proposed
Federal tariff bill becomes a law. the
effects resulting from the absence of
hedging may cost the coming crop any
where from $lC0 000. 900 TO $500. 900 00O or
possibly 3400, ,000, ,O00," the New Orleans
Cotton Exchange has protested. IN a for
NAL statement. against that proposed
tax Of one-tenth Of cent per pound on
cotton futures.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Baby Girl Abandoned
In Hotel Entrance

A baby girl, about two weeks old.
abandoned in the vestibule of the Dom
ali. a family hotel at 1912 Thirteenth
street northwest. Is being cared for to-
day at st. AIMS Orphan Asylum. There
were no marks on the infants clothes
that would give the slightest clue to
the identity OF the parents. The clothes
were plain, but of good quality.
F. A. Fenwick, proprietor OF the place,
found the infant, being attracted to the
front door by its cries.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Storm Ties Up Traffic.

f3Ew YORK, July 9.-Heavv dam
ages was reported, today as a result Of
the most severe electrical and rainstorm
Of the summer. Several buildings were
struck by lightning, railroad tracks
we're flooded, and train service was de-
aged for hours. The subway was flood
I'D in the vicinity of Fiftieth street
during the rush hours. More than loo
persons were marooned in a section of
Central Park by high water.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Electric Storm Rages;
Woman Killed by Bolt

CUMBERLAND. Mo, July 2a.-One
death and much property damage
vas the result of an electrical storm
which swept this section last night,
according TO reports from surround
ng towns reaching here today. Mrs.
j'itman Mcdonald, thirty-seven years
old, was killed as she stepped onto
the veranda Of her home near Gilpin.
Her hair pins. which were melted into
a mass. were said to have attracted
The bolt, which ran down her body,
broke both ankles and crushed one
fOOf
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Expect President to
Withdraw Appointment

Withdrawal by the President of the
nomination Of Adam Z. Patterson, the
Oklahoma colored man nominated for
Register of the Treasury is expected.
In any event, the President will not
seek to force confirmation.
Thomas Dixon, author of The Clans
man and other novels dealing with the
race question, has written a letter TO
Senator Overman protesting against the
confirmation OF Patterson. Senator
Cverman has promised TO fight con-
drmation.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
$3.50 D......S3.98 ss:ss Dress.

A logical sequenee-with the new
Dresses to be offered At $3.50 those prs
to be reduced. Thus $3.50 Dresses 70
Dresses for S1.9S.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
A Hint to Regular Patrons

The Ratne, Linen Striped voile and Lingerie Dresses
lately here $3.50, well known to many. Now only
S398 for choice
Included with the s3.es Dresses reduced to Sl9S for
choice-the Tailored Silk Waists, with high and low necks.
Third Floor-The open Floor"-coolest in town.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29

Moire. Dresden, and Taffsta. Rib
bons in pink and blue, white and
black, 5 to inches wide, for
sashes, hair ribbons, girdles. C0o
Worth soc yard .:-..-..-.--..- HOS
Velvet Ribbons, ga inches wide.
in wistaria, cardinal, navy,
9sIss: SaIaes blue '...1.1.s.. and maize. soc 29c
The Washington times., 1913-07-29

Clearing the shelves of all broken lots,
creating all sizes in one style or another of
the CorSets standard at St.OO. Choice for
only 79c.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29

A disturbance at a religious meeting
in the Methodist Church at Seneca, re-
suited In the arrest of Henson Davis
and Robert Martin, both colored, who
were before Judge Arthur Mace in the
ponce court to answer charges of dis
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-13

The Holmes & Luckie Realty Com
rany, developers Of the Hedgerose
Heights subdivision east Of Buckhead,
have begun to pave East PAGES Ferry
Road with macadam and ebert, and
the county has promised to pave a
strip of it westward to Buckhead. The
aggregate paving will be about three
quarters Of a mile. This concern will
also pave a new street. Maple Ave
Road, in conjunction with the Walton
Realty Company Holmes & Luckie
Rave already laid tile sidewalks along
Piedmont Road east of Peachtree, and
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-13
Good Local Demand
For Residence Lots
Agency Sells $4,000 a Day-5ig Bar
becue Saturday-susiness and
Building Show Gains.

At no time in the present year,
say well known real estate men,
has the demand been better for res
idence lots. The L. P. Bottenfield
agency for instance. sold fourteen
lots for total of s16,s5O, in the first
four days of the week, or more than
$4,000 a day. Eleven of these were
in CIairmont Park, Decatur, and they
brought $4,000. Three were in
Peachtree Highlands, at an aggre-
gate of $3.50.
DIR. Dan H. Griffith bought lot 1
in block of the Clairmont Park sub
division for $4,000, and will erect a
IS, 900 home on it. Thomas NJ. Turner.
of Florida. bought 10 Seal Place
through Hugh J. Lynch, associate
sales manager, for 5000, and has
become associated with the Botten-
field agency as salesman. This lot
is az by $50 feet