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The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
HARRISON IS chosen
AS HEAD OF SOUTHERN
Vacancy Caused by Death Of W. W.
Finley Filled by Board
of Directors.
STATEMENT AS TO MORTGAGE

Fairfax Harrison, formerly vice presi-
dent OF the Southern Railway Company.
and for the last three years president Of
the Chicago. Indianapolis and Louisville
Railway Company. OF which the South
ern is part owner. yesterday was elected
president Of he Southern to succeed the
late W. w. Finley. A special meeting OF
the board of directors was held in New
York TO fill the vacancy.
Resolutions deploring the death Of Mr..
Finley were ADOPTED by the boards of
directors OF the Southern Railway. the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad, the Alabama
Great Southern Railroad, and the Vir-
ginia and Southwestern Railway.
Following his election, President Harri-
son gave out the following statement:
Il am in entire accord and sympathy
with the policies OF Mr.. Finley. under
whom have worked for seventeen
years. l count on the support of the
working organization OF the Southern.
Having grown up in the service with
most of them. l know how to value
them and am proud to believe that they
are my friends"
Mr. Harrison said that the new mort
gage being considered by the Southern
Railway would be in excess Of 500,
oOO, 900, perhaps $500, 10000. but added
that the amount had not been decided
upon definitely.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
ZELAYA TO GO FREE
If INTRIGUES CEASE
Nicaraguan Government Expected tc
Withdraw Charges if Former Die
tator Remains in Retirement.

Former President Zelays. of Nicaragua,
who is under arrest in New York at the
instance of the Nicaraguan government,
will leave New York within a reason
able time" if the Nicaraguan govern
ment will withdraw its charges against
him.
Representatives of Nicaragua here have
cabled the Nicaraguan government that
il would be the better plan to withdraw
the charges, and it is expected that
Nicaragua will send authorization at
once to the State Department to take
this course.
In return for the cancellation of the
charges ZeIaya binds himself not to re-
turn to Nicaragua or to enter into any
political designs here or elsewhere
against that government.
1t was stated at the conference in be-
half of Zelaya that he never had any
intentions of remaining in this country
and that only his illness forced him to
remain here
The brief filed with the State Depart
ment on behalf of Zelaya contained exact
transcript Of the decrees OF the national
assembly of Nicaragua of 1910 which
showed that the executions of the two
Nicaraguans in question eNonerated
Zelaya from personal blame.
New York, Dec. 1.-The fact that the
extradition papers in the case OF Gen.
Jose ZeIaya, once dictator of Nicaragua,
had not yet arrived from that republics 9
capital, caused the postpoRement until
Friday of the hearing on a writ of
habess corpus sued out by Zelaya's
counsel
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
ADAMSON Offers BILL
REGULATING RAILROADS
Interstate Commerce Committee Chair
man Would Define Carriers Rights
Rather Than Obtain Ownership.
THREE MEASURES PRESENTED

Three bills proposing important
changes in the laws under which the
Interstate Commerce Commission su-
pervises the operations Of railroads, yes
terday were introduced in the House
by Representative Adamson, of Georgia.
AS Nr. Adamson is chairman OF the
Committee on Interstate Commerce, and
therefore House leader, il is assumed
that these bills will be used as a basis
for legislation to be passed this ses-
sion enlarging the powers OF the In
terstate Commerce Commission.
The AdamsoR committee will shape
in part the antitrust program of the
administration. 1t will handle all bills
dealing with railroads. while the Judi
ciary Committee, of which Representa-
tive Clayton. of Alabama, is chairman,
will frame all measures relating to in
dustrlal corporations. In a statement
accompanying his bills. Chairman
Adamson declares that he stands for
the policy of government regulation
instead of government ownership. He
strongly intimates that unless the pow
ers of the commission are broadened
that sentiment for government owner
ship will be accelerated.
The first bill in the Adamson series
is aimed at overcapitaliZation of rail-
roads. The second bill is the direct
antithesis of the proposal of Progress
ives that a commission similar to the
Interstate Commerce Commission shall
be created to regulate the activities Of
industrial corporations.
The third bill requires railroads to
publish their freight and passenger
schedules in at least one newspaper
publication in every county in which
they operate. 1t also provides that re-
ceipts for railroad advertising in news
papers shall be accepted at the regu-
lar rates for freight and passenger
trafic.
There are two lines of policy as TO
the regulation of interstate commerce"
said Judge Adamson. by way of COM
ment on his bills. The school to which
] belong believes in defining rights and
duties of the railroads, and prescrib-
ing remedies and penalties in order to
prevent discrimination and unfair deal
ing. The other schools believe in the
theory that in order to regulate COM
merce the government must take
charge OF it and operate upon it"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Former Belle of Capital
Divorces English Spouse
Mrs Ida Wynne French, Possessor of the "Per.
feet Foot" Freed from Her Soldier
-. Husband in London

Mrs. Ida wynne French. former Wash
ington belle, said to have the prettiest
and most perfect foot, as well as being
one OF the two most beautiful women in
America, yesterday secured a divorce in
London from Capt. Hugh Ronald French.
of the Fourth Battalion, Yorkshire Regi-
ment, and formerly OF the Seventh
Dragon Guards.
A Canadian chorus girl was named as
correspondent. The beautiful Mrs. French
said that her husband beat her and
dragged her about the house because she
would not get up at 4 a. m. and entertain
his friends. She said he kicked her once
as she lay on hearth rug.
Many Americans were in court when
the divorce was granted. Mrs. Frank
Austin Smith, sister of Mrs. French, and
other witnesses corroborated the story
Of cruelty and infldelity. Mrs. Robert ].
wynne. Mrs. French's mother. and Rich
ard westacott, American vice consul gen.
eraI in London, were in court.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

Mrs. French is the daughter of Robert
j. wynne, OF Washington, who was
once American consul general in Lon
don and former postmaster general.
The Trenches were married In June,
1903. Although Capt French did not
appear in his own defense, the custody
of the child was given to Mrs. French,
subject to the agreement that she
would produce it in court on demand.
1t was last February that Mrs. French
and Miss Kathleen Elliott, OF Racine,
wis., were pronounced the two most
beautiful women in America by c. w.
de Lyon Nichols, New York author.
He pronounced judgment after going to
the Southern Relief ball at the Willard.
A little later a canvass of Washington
shoe Dealers determined that Mrs.
French and Mrs. Philander Knox, vile
of the former Secretary OF State, had
the only perfect feet in Washington.
Their size was ] "A
Miss wynne and Capt. French met in
London when her father was consul
general.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
SEED FUND CURTAILED.
ARrIculture Secretary Gradually
Would Discontinue Practice.

The free distribution of seeds by the
government, which frequently resulted
in crops of vegetables on front lawns
where only grasses and flowers were
supposed to grow, will be discontinued
if Congress adopts a recommendation Of
the Secretary Of Agriculture contained in
the book of estimates.
Secretary Houston asks for an appro-
priation OF S2S6.O0O for the purchase of
Of seed, a decrease of S146,OOO in the
amount made available for the purpose
at the last session. He states that he
desires to discontinue the indiscriminate
distribution of seed by members 4
Congress, and desires to return to the
former practice of distributing where
they will do the most good new and rare
seeds of special value to agriculture, and
at the same time extend the field of ex-
perimentation to improve grasses, alfalfa,
clover and other forage crops.
This reform" is expected to arouse
wall of protest that may prevent its
adoption.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

o. =. DEPT. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau-
Unsettled weather continued all districts west
Of the Rocky Mountains except in the Gulf States.
and there weTe rains and this entire
area and also SHOWS in the Rocky Mountain region
and portions Of Utah and Arizona.
High temperatures continue over the Central and
Eastern portions Of the country, and in some So
tions the highest December temperatures Of record
were noted. In the extreme West tempentures are
below the seasonal average. . rule.
disturbance has apparently passed northward
near the island Of Bermuda. and this in connection
with the irregular distribution east Of the Rocky
Mountains will prevent any settled weather the
greater portion Of this area for the next two DAYS,
although PRECIPITATION will not Be quite general
The weather will be fair west Of the Rocky Noun
tAins.
1t will he somewhat colder Tuesday night or We'd
nesday the central portion Of the country. but
no temperature changes Of great importance are now
indicated
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
DEATHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
George Jennings 90, Tuberculosis Hospital
William A. Griswold n. Casualty HospitaL
Martin Shapiro. 2, Children's Hospital
Amory X. TinEie, y. 1909 Spring Road NV
Hiram W. Roberts. g. National Homeopathic Hos.
Blanche F. Hoover. 70. National Homeopathic Hos
William 4. Gregory, 81. COS Tth st. nc
Matthias Coates. g. L. S. Soldiers Home Hospt
Mary Morris. o. 35 st. se.
George Wekh, S. Wash. Home fer lncurables
Catherine B. Sweeney 60. Montana Apis
Michael r. DALEY. t5 I259 Fla. ave. nv.
George C Henning. 80. l7ss 18th st. NV.
Timothy NJ. CHFansugh. 76. 1870 Lamont st. NV.
James d. wilkins, 76. SH Seaton place ne
Margaret Morgzl, ., Georgetown University Hos
Catherine Riasey. e. 2li Arthur place NV
Benjamin b. Truitt. ls. lol 7th st. Sc
Earl Dennison. l day, go Nichols ave-. Congress
Heights.
COLOREp
William johnson. q years. Freedmen's Hospital
James Lindsay. S. Washington Asylum Hospitsl
Martin Bailey. q, Georgetown University Hospital.
James Scott 2 l51s ID st. NV.
John BreedloT. 50. Freedmen's Hospital.
Henry Valentine. 50. Washington. Asylum Hospital.
MARY Marshall. 81 Government Hospital Insane.
Louisa Gross. 81 IN Poplar place NV
Thomas West. T6, Railroad ave-, Anacostia.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
SECRETARY LAUDs GEN. SCOTT.
Officers Statement of Indian Troubl.
Praised by Garrison.

Secretary of War Garrison yesterday
sent to Brig. Gen. Hugh L. Scott a
highly congratulatory message. and an
nounced in Washington thet too much
credit could not be given that officer
for his conduct of the negotiations with
the Navajo Indians in New Mexico.
His message of congratulations was
as follows:
Upon the return to the War Depart
ment I find yours Of the Both and
desire Immediately to express my great
pleasure at the magnificent manner in
which YOU have handled an exceedingly
difficult situation. The result will, I am
sure. be equally gratifying to the
country"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
ARMY ORDERS.

Col. james A IrOrs- Twentieth Infantry, il 70
heTed from assignment 70 that regiment.
Col. Charles X. Soyes infantry. unassigned, is
assigned TO the Thirtieth Infantry
Ffrst Lieut.. HAry y. Mayo, Medical Reserve
Corps, will report to commanding officer Fort
DouglaS Utah for duty.
Mai William p. Pence. Coast ARTILLERY Corps.
is relieved from duty instructor at Coast Artil-
lery School, Fort Monroe. Va, and will proeeed
to Fort Hamilton, " Y.
Capt Claude Z Brigham. Coast ARTILLERY Cora
is placed on the unassigned liSt
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE


William F. and Elsie Waterman. hey
Robert =. and Elizabeth C. Wright, IL. zir
Joseph and Henrietta Street. boy.
NoOnan L. and Mittis Rocks, boy
William and Liley Red. boy.
Nathan and Annie Puzrin. girl
Giovanni and Lucia Principe, girl
Albert L and Mary +. Lett. girl
Leroy T. and Matte Z. GraTatte, boy.
Reni Z. and Lille N. FraiIe, GIL
John p. and Emma L. Eagan. boy.
Robert and Ethel Evans, girl.
George L. and Tressie M Eichhorn, girl
Bernard and Nellie Egiin. boz.
Charles Z. and Florence Dennerson, boz.
Luther T. and Marietta Curtis, boy.
Thomas p. and Pearl c. Can, boy.
Giovanni and MariettG Bonaccoryy, riIl.
William r. and Hilda Anderson, girl
Michele and Guoseppa Aguilino. girl
CoLoRED.
Wesley and Lizzie Whitney. hoy
Harry and Ros. Williams bog.
Robert and Mary Loanax. girl.
Herbert and Efhe Jones, girl.
Fred n. and Rosa Gordon. girl.
Dudley and Hattie Fredr;ck. boy.
William H. and Mary Douglass, girl
William Z. and Bessie Dag. boy
Raymond and Ada Bell. bog.
J. and Mary ChaVis. boy.
viii B. and Lucy r. Curtis, girl
George and Mildred Barnes, boy.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
NAVAL ORDERS

Lieut. Junior gradsl II. NJ Lammers, detached
Arkansas: to Naval Proving Grounds Indian
Head. Nd
Lieut.. Junior gradsl Z. ]. Foy detached Utah ;
to Bureau Of Steam Engineering.
Paymsstsrs Clerk J. ?. Flynn appointed; 10 naTy
yard, Portsmouth, y. II.
Lieut.. W. T. LiShtle. detached saatoSa to home.
wait orders
Lieut.. Albert Norris. detached Galveston; to
Saratoga.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
FREE SCHOOL BOOKS FAVORED
Central Labor Union Wants Con.
gross to Pass Law.

The plan to provide free text books for
pupils of high schools of the District was
indorsed last night by the Central Labor
Union, at the regular meeting, held In
Typographical Temple. Upon motion OF
Edward Tucker. representing the Mschin-
lists Union, resolutions calling for the in
PRODUCTION in Congress OF a bill providing
for free text books were passed. and the
legislation committee OF the union was
empowered to act.
Resolutions of thanks to Frank A. Mum
sey for his action during the United
States Trust Company crisis were
adopted. Plans for the dance of the
engineers to be held tonight in old Ma
sonic Temple were discussed.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Charles w Valentine. "A. and Mary G. Lynn. .
both Of Alexandria, V Rev. W. 7. McKenney.
Lloyd J. winels u. q. and Elsie l. Pezold. Is
Rev. G. W. Van FosseR.
John D. d DADdslet, .. and Katherine L Sulli
van. Il Rev. Ambrose BeaTsn.
Harry W. Brundon, q q Garrett Park, Nd, and
Bessie L. Putnam. 30. Of Front Royal, Va. Rev
James L. Montgomery.
Jurius l. Inman, q. and Thelma L Mason. 81
Rev. Walter Williams.
Benjamin Zimmerman. Il. and Louis X. Strauss
g. Of Artmore. Nd Rev. r B. Warrington
John c. Koontz. a. and Iona V. Mathers. -
Rev. II. v. Howiitt
C0L0RED.
A. Lucas 20. and Cstharine Pollard. d
!. Curtis Is and BlaBch Contee. q.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Local Temperaturrs.

Midnight. q: . a. m. Al; a. m. q: a. m. a /:
a. m. a; 10 a. N. %. II noon, ~; 2 n m. ~;
p m. IS; p m. -; p. m. 8; 10 p m. q.
Highest Is; lowest. 20.
Relative huInidity-s g. m. IS; . 2. m, 81; =. m,
g. Rainfall Is D. NJ to s p. M. o0 Hours Of
sunshine 0; per cent Of possible sunshine, O.
Tempenture same date last year-Hishest, s.; low
est, =.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
w. II. Campbell Missing.

W. II. Campbell, fifty-three years old,
grocery clerk and meat cutter, was re-
ported to police yesterday as missing
from his home, SIS E street northeast
His wife learned he was not at the
store where he had been employed.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
baltimore Bryan Doomed for Post.

Representative Linthicum and Coady OF
Maryland called upon President Wilson
yesterday to present a petition from Gov.
Goldsborough asking that William II.
Bryan, OF Baltimore, be appointed col
lector of internal revenue for the dis
trict Of Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Mineral Fields in Virginia.

Deposits of phosphate rock have been
found near Abingdon and Marion, in
Washington and Smyth Counties, va,
according to a report Of the Geological
Survey yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Temperature. in Other Cities.

Temperatures IN other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twertyour hours ended at
p N. yesterday, are follows:
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Condition of the Water.

Temperature end condition Of wate-Great Falls
TempWatme a; condition, I6 DSlecaria Reser
voir: Temperature IS; condition at north cunnee
tion. B condition at south connection. l5 George
town Distributing Reservoir; Temperaure. q; cundi
tisn at nnnent satehOuse. ls condition at ehluent
satehouse, II.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
To cure a cold in One pay

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. x W.
GROVES signature is on each box. &c.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Tide Table.
The Sun aud Moon

TodAy-Lnv tide. SIS a. N. and s:H p. m; high
tide. II - a. m. and II - p. N.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
Chinese Company Wins.

The Commerce Courts decision uphold
ing the practice. of the railroads in grant
ing lighterage allowances in New York
Harbor was upheld.
An appeal brought by the Eastern Ex-
tension Australasia and China Tele-
graph Company from the decision of the
Court of Claims, denying its right to
bring before it an action for payment by
the government OF an annual subsidy,
was upheld.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

TOday-sun rises. a n; nOOn sets. sp n
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

The events OF the year will be the
subject of a paper read tomorrow night
at a meeting OF the Oldest Inhabitants
by George w, Adams.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

The regular semi-monthly meeting OF
Rathbone, Superior Lodge. No. .. X. OF
C., will be held Friday evening at {
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

The masters degree will be conferred
on several candidates at the convocation
of Lafayette Chapter. r. A. NJ, tonight
at 7:3Q
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

At the regular meeting of the Univer-
sity Club Saturday night an alumni asso-
citation of the Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
will be formed. Prof. z. A. Grosvenor,
president OF the United Chapters, will
deliver an address.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

Funeral services for George c. He
ming will be held this afternoon at Il
residence. I72S Twentieth street mort
west, at 2:3o. Interment will be in Co
gressional Cemetery. Mr.. Henning Wi
interested in the Traders Bank. +
was a member OF Company A Of the o
National Guard. and participated in Il
Inauguration of President Lincoln MarC
1, 1851.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

Mrs. Anna Hunter, seventy-two years
old, OF 401 Fourth street northwest, had
her left wrist fractured yesterday morn
ing as result OF a fall she received
while descending the front steps of her
home. First-aid treatment was given by
her family physician.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

The Emerald Athletic Club will give a
minstrel performance for the young
women OF St Roses Industrial School. in
the latter's hall, tomorrow evening
I h~se taking part have worked hard un-
der the direction of Gates G. Rapp.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

Judge Latimer will address the men
OF Zwingli Bible Glass, OF Grace Re
formed Church. tonight on the work Of
the Juvenile Court.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

Mrs. Joseph p. Tumulty, wife of the
Secretary to the President. who was
operated upon for appendicitis yesterday
morning at Providence HDsI ital. was
reported late last night by the physicians
in charge as doing we'll Her rapid
convalescence is anticipated
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

A song recital by Miss CurIe Luise
Corey. colOratura soprano, and Miss
Edith Keyes. pianist, will be given for
the blind at the Library OF Congress to-
night
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02

The Rectors' Aid Society of st. Mar
garet's Church will hold a bazaar and
tea at the Raleigh Friday from until 10
p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
EASIER RULING IN
COTTON MARKET
Favorable Private Reports
Affect P0sitiOns-NO
Liverpool Gables

New York, July 11.-Favorable private
crop reports from several sources inelu J.
ing claims that high temperatures In the
southwest were likely to result In 1ull
August movement and restrict the spread
of boil weevil. appeared responsible LOT
the easier ruling of the cotton market our
ing today's trading. owing to the hoH-
days there were no cables from Liverpool
and general business remained quiet pat
the circulation of few July notlces
caused some near month liquidation ana
there was some scattered southern selling
of new crop deliveries which was SUP
posed to be partly in the way of hedging
prospective Yields. There appeared TO De
very few or1ers arouyd the ring at the
start but after opening points higher to
points lower the market gradually weak
ened under realizing, and offerings oe-
came heavisr, following reports that a
prominent Memphis authority made the
condition of the crop s25 per cent COM
pairing with sl.3 coward the end of June.
Near months led the decline. selling about
12 points net lower and the new crop
showed a net loss CT from to 10 points
uurihS tne uiioois VI 'hV A'
checked the decline in the late trading
and caused slight rallies with the close
steady at a loss of from to 10 points Tor
the day. Southwestern advices claim that
picking will be general in southern Texas
by the end of next week and while today S
detailed reporSs showed continuation or
very hot weather in Texas they failed to
create any fresh buying of consequence
Leading trade interests were credited with
buying August and October on the decline
and further reduction in the local stock
of certificatsd cotton probably restricted
more general selling on favorable crop adj
vices and q pessimistic view of the trade
outlook
>.
New York Cotton Futures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
Port Cotton Movement

for season ....-.......... 15,4f9,90z
Add 5197 bales to receipts for season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
Hester's Worlds Visible Supply

New Orleans. jay 1l.-Secretary He's
ter's statement OF the worlds visible sup
ply of cotton, mad up r'om special cable
and telegraphic advices compares the fE-
ures of this week with last week. last
year and the year before. 1t shows a de-
crease for the week just closed of 134.5a.
against decrease of 2lo, 760 last year and
a decrease of l45l05 year before last.
The total visible is 3,094.926 against
3.229,426 last week, 2.976,569 last year
and 2.oS7.294 year before last. OF this
the total of American cotton is 1,741.-
926 against 1,S65.426 last week. 2o14,-
$50 last year and 1,113,294 year before
last. and OF all other kinds, including
Egypt, Brazil. India. etc, 1,353,000
against 1.384.000 last week $4,000 last
year and $4,000 year before last
The total worlds visible supply of
cotton as above shows decrease com
pared with last year of 11S,357 and an
increase compared with year before
last of 1.007,632,
or the worlds visible supply of cotton
as above there is now aioat and held
in Great Britain and continental Eu-
rope 1.752.000, against 1894. 900 last
year and 1,20s.00 year before last; In
Egypt 10000 against 1900 last year.
and $4,000 year before last; in India
$4,000 against 900 last year and 529,-
600 year before last; and In the United
States $4,000 against 100000 last Year
and 267.000 year before last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-12
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, July f1.-(Special.) )-Liver-
pool was closed today and will be closed
tomorrow on account of a special holiday
observance in celebration of the opening
OF new dock.
Here the market was quiet but some
what easier in response to the general
bearfsh feeling of the local trade, which
was intensified by the receipt of several
glowing private dispatches with reference
to the crop.
On the other hand there was trade de-
mand on the decline, which sustained
prices and high temperatures were again
reported from Texas and Oklahoma.
Predictions OF somewhat cooler weather
with possible showers tomorrow, removed
much of the Importance which would
otherwise attach to these conditions. Ney-
ertheless they will bear close watching,
as continued high temperatures over sn,I.
day would have decided effect on sentI-
ment.
1t Is probably true that no damage has
resulted as yet, as such temperatures. pro-
vided they are not of long duration. are
quite seasonable. Their continuance. how.
ever. would quite as probably lead to both
complaints and damage.