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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-10-30
PASSIONS Bix Rally Tonight.

Tonight. at Madison Square Garden.
the Fuslonists are to hold tho biggest
rally o. their campaign. Seth Low will
preside. and among the speakers Will bs
Charles =. whitman, Oscar 2. straus,
Martin W. L!ttieton. Clarence J, Shearn
and John Purroy Mitchell Olive Frem-
stad ~ to sing before the speaking be-
gins. aNi prior 10 the meeting there
will be u parade to the music OF forty
bands. q display OF fireworks and any
amount OF red nre.
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FlREMEN TURN JOB OVER TO
REPAIR CREWS.

When II became apparent that the
efforts Of the hremen were futile they
dssisted from shedding more water
and the gas company's repair crews
undertook the delicate and dangerous
task OF shutting of the supply OF gas.
II was a dangerous bit OF work be-
cause wherever q cut was made ther.
Was the ever-present threat OF Hare
back from the burning vent and a new
-xplosion-on the principle OF the pop
at the cock Of gas stove. Moreover.
four cuts through the mains were neces-
sary Z, check the flow OF gas.
This was necessary because the twelve
inch main which was burning was
coupled at the corner BY three ways
connection with other pipes and a
further connection with sixteen inch
main On the east side Of the avenue
exists. There are no cutoff valves In
the neighborhood The method OF shut
ting on the gas Ii to make a cut in
the pipe. insert u rubber bus and initiate
Il With air Until 1t completely Nils the
bore Of the pipe,
Under orders Of Deputy Fire Chief
Martin all the gas connections in the
houses on both sides OF the avenue be
tween Thirty-tMrd and Thirty-fourth
streets were turned OF after the ram
lilies had been svicted.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-10-30
circular CrGes Republicans u
Knife fuslOn.

Circulars we're sent through the mails
o-day signed Loyal Republican League.
Elmer l.. johnson. Secretary. No. %
East Forty-sccond street. In which at
tack IL made upon the Progrcssives and
independent Democrats who dominate
the Fusion movement. The circular
says.
"Prendetgast. Roosevelt and Mitchell
defeated the nomination OF whitman for
Mayor because he IL q RspublIean. sHd
are now planning to defeat the Rspuo-
IicAn Assembly and Aidmmanic candi-
dates. A. there are no regular Rspub-
lean candi dates for Mayor and Comp
stroller. let US Republicans show our
contempt for ingrates. seceders and
renegade Republicans by voting for MIR
Cal and Nets. Remember the Rooss-
vsit-Prender 60 st Mitchell plat<orm snsans
che destruction OF the Reg Hhlicsn
party"
stats Chairman william Barnes,
County Chairman Samuel Koenig and
Martin SAKE, representing the liepub!i-
90 oegAnisation In Fusion heAdauar-
tsae, united In denouncins the circular
~ . Taminany faka
IT was originated and scattered
broadcsss BY Tammany." aid Mr.. SAKE,
mo Republicans had any connection
With II. nor will they permit themselves
% be Influenced by II. The alleged
hsadQuartors IN Forty-seoond street OOH
stSts OF ono room hired for the purpose
By Tammany. We know nothing Of .
t.0pai Republican League. nor can We
md who In Elmer Il. johnson. signing
himself ~ secretary"
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81 e ..

GAIES.-CUARLES GILBERT OATES
son OF the lat. Jorn warne Gates an
Dellora X. Gates OF New York. and hus
band OF Florence Hopwood Gatss o:
Minneapolis horn West Chicago. Ill.
May 81. 1875. died Cody. wyo.. Oct as
1913.
Funeral services at Madison Avsnu =
Methods, Episcopal Church, Doth st.
and Madison avenue. New York. SUNDAY.
Sow 9 1913. at 2.3O =. NJ.
kOUI-On Oct. 30. l9l3, VALENTINE
KOHL. beloved husband OF AGNES q.
Smile and son Of Frances and the LAT =
stephen Kohl.
Funeral from his late residence. 81
Brown place. Jersey CIV. y. j.. on ri.
day. oct. 81. at $40 A. NJ, thence 10
St Paul's church. where reauiem mas.
will be offered. Intsrment Holy Name
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-10-30
PLAGUE DEATHS IN MANILA.
Tive Persons Die OF Disease Taken
10 City by Rats.

SAN FRANCISCO. oct so-Cor-
respondence from Manila reports two
deatas there from bubopic plague, one
OF them being thst % William Croxier
. newspaper editor. A number of In
fseteA rats have been found and every
effort is being AIDE to rid the city Of
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-10-30

MIDDLETOWN. ~ Y. Oct 3D-Rsv,
Walter Austin Wagner. for the past Ave
years pastor 81 the First Congregational
Church of this city. has received n call
to the pas,oratc Of ,ne vnion Congre.
gational Church at Richmond nm, L. J.
II Is expected that he viii present his
resignation to the church here on sun
day and arrange 10 assume his duties at
Richmond nm ABOUT the mrs, Of Dec-m-
Der.
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RARE JEWELS STOLEN.
Home Of r. J. Oakley RhineIsn De-
Rob he'd sad News Suppressed,

Robbers entered tho home OF r. ].
Oakley Rhinslander. at No 50 wes.
ritty-second street. Il was learned to-
day. on the night OF Oc, q and took
jewelry worth at LEAST 5000 The police
kept all news OF the theft under cover
until to-day and II was reported that
he amount Of the theft was rnlch great
or than that admitted,
The robbery was discovered when the
Rhinelsnder family returned from A
theatre party late AZ night. The list
OF missing iewelry sent to pawn.
brokers included two diamond rings. a
diamond bar pin and barrette. a pearl
and diamond pin. and u large gold
blue snamelled watch with gold
chain.
Mr. Rhlnslandsr has law ofYicss ct
Ne. n WILLIAM sUsse
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fiE":j.j;'1[ilA;Al
We have no stock" or
ready.made glasses

Every pair of Harris
Glasses is especially ground
to fit 1'oW particular needs.
That's the secret of Harris
eyeglass satisfaction. That's
Why we are able to back up
our Guarantee to refund
your money if you wish it.
Harris Glasses cost $500
or more. depending upon the
mounting YOU select and
the particular kind of lenses
\Ollr eyes REQUIRE.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-10-30
chief" CALLS HIS
VOTE CANvASSERS
TO STAR CHAMBER
Sub-Leaders, Big and Small, to
Give Figures on Nc
Calls Chances.

Tammany election district captains
have teen called 20 meet In their respeo-
eivs A,,smn,v a,.tr1r4 b..aou.,,.r, ,o.
"'" "s"' ~ 'e'S' W NV" ''~''
ens actual conditions ana taou'at'ons
OF the probable vote.
Assembly dis,r1ot lesdcr ava 70 MAJ,
"ch,or. >suphv ~. SATURDAY. IN ,.L.
.s.,. ..,,.,. a.. 81, ~. -. -,
49,. a.
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5-fCot trench and embedded In cement
the old pipes are raised and every es-
fort has been made TO reduce the In
terruptlon In the service to a minimum.
WHEN PICK STRUCK PIPE
SPARK DID THE MISCHIEF.
About 10 o'clock. when there were q
dozen workmen in the trench. Just at
the crossing o, the two streets. one
struck his pick point heavily against
the side OF the rust -decayed main now
In use. The pick steel struck a spark
from the iron jus; as Il penetrated the
thin shell and q heavy explosion fol-
lowed instantly. The man whose pick
had started the trouble was hurled
several feet away and fell against his
fellows. None was seriously Injured.
however; two received minor burns Of
the face and hands.
The instant Of the explosion soiid
column OF flame shot UP from the torn
envelope OF the pipe one hundred feet
or more above the street level the
tin OF It spread out like the fronis OF
a palm tree and waved with licking
tongues OF red hre as palm caves
shaken by u wind. There was roaring
from the vent five feet below the sag
face Of the street that could be heard
. block away.
The passengers on Q passing Eighth
avenue car tumbied madly from both
front and rear exits at the i!rst thunder
or the explosion. StoreS.spers rushed
from their shops to places OF safety
Che ster A. Noah. who owns a shop at
No ts2 Eighth avenue. ran to the near
est box and turned in an alarm.
HIGH PRESSURE EASILY FORCES
GAS THROUGH WATER.
Four ensines responded to the alarm
and began pumping streams OF water
into the trench. The water served only
to reduce the height OF the flame
torch. but did nothing to quench IL
With all the pressure Of the twelve
inch main behind II. the escaping Gas
leaped through the water as II II had
been 50 much confetti and the fire grew
hotter. IL anything.
An awning In front Of the store AT
No. &6+ Eighth avenue became igaited
and one stream was directed against II,
quickly auenc hing the IRE.
Reserves from three police stations
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

ST rArLs CHAPEL Broadway ana Fulto-
st.. Friday noon. Oct. 81, Preacher. the Most
Rev. Dsni,l \. Titte. D. H.. Ill. D., 6tsAop
Of Missouri and Presiding Bishop.
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MINED INFORMATION.

Prom 'ls Ssltin' ,t Amrican.l
Asteroids? What are asteroids
They're the things doctors take out
Of childTsnS hosea"
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lAB0RERS STOP
FIRE THAT HAD
THREATENED BLOCK
CONTINUED from First Page

5-fGot trench and embedded In cement
the old pipes are raised and every es-
fort has been made to reduce the In
terrup,lon In the service to a minimum
WHEN PICK STRUCK PIPE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
WILSON AWAITING
ARRIVAL Of BRYAN
NO FEDERAL ACTION YET IN
NATTER OF CALIFORNIA;
ALIEN LAND LAW.

WASHINGTON. May 5.--President
Wilson made 1t clear today that there
will be no action by the federal gov
eminent regarding the California Jap
anese, situation until the return of
Secretary Of State Bryan. Mr.. Bryan
is expected to arrive at Washington
Thursday. and he will make a report
to the president on the California sit
uation Immediately after his arrival
The president received by wire to-
day certified copy of the anti-Japa-
nese bill finally agreed upon. and pass
ed by the California house and senate
He transmitted copy to Acting Sec
rotary OF State John Bassett Moore
who will probably render q legal opin-
ion on the measure with reference ia
its relations with the provisions OF the
treaty with Japan.
The Japanese ambassador, Viscount
Chinda, today had no comment to
make on the situation. vt is under
stood the ambassador will not take up
tie matter OF the California lesisla-
tion until after Mr.. Bryan has returned
from SacreSento. uniess instructed BY
his government to take some steps Inn
modiately.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
MRS. GEORGE HITS
SUFFRAGE PARADE
DECLARES 1T GOES TO SHOW
THAT rs AT BOTTOM
OF DISTURBANCES.
RAPS SPLIT SKIRTS
MRS. CARRIE CHAPMAN Gait. IN
LONDON. SAYS NO CAUSE
FOR MILITANCY IN
AMERICA.
RAPS SPLIT SKIRTS

WASHINGTON. May SIT Is q
great piece of humor. conscious or
unconscious. that sex appeal was fla
grant. and the dominant note in the
suffragist parade in New York last
Saturday. 1t becomes grim humor
when We remember that these same
suffragists are the people who claim
that their influence and voice in
American politics will uplift human
ity and put down the social evil. and
the White Slave traffic"
This is the opening paragraph in an
authoritative statement from Mrs. A.
@. George, of Boston, a well known
anti-suffragist, given out here this
evening at the Washington head
quarters OF the National Association
Opposed to Women Suffrage.
More Than Inconsistent.
1T lis more. than inconsistent" con-
tinues Mrs. GN2rge, in her stahment.
'tfor women to talk of bridling the
faults and vices of men, and then to
conduct and dress themselves in such
a manner that their preaching is de-
prived OF any weight.
I'm the suffragist parade on Satur-
day there were to be seen those things
which are commonly and rightfully
decried by all men and women who
wish to see society improved The
sheath gown, the split skirt. the low
necked gown in the broad light OF day,
and the general bizarre effect which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
|HAPG00D TO TAKE
HUM0R OUT OF IT
EDITOR WILL BE QUITE SERIOUS
IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST
TAMNfANY.

NEW YORK. May 5,-Hutchins
Hapgoods brother. Norman. is going
to zee to II that the coming struggle
with TAmmany for control OF the
city government will not be a humor-
Gus campaign. Az chairman Of the
preliminary fusion committee Of 107.
MI. Hapgood purposes to muckrake
Tammany without q laugh. Pure
politics for pure people. and no jest
inE with the enemy. will be Hap
goods motto.
When Mr.. Hapgood became the
editor Of Golfers he began to make
life miserable for the money devil.
makers OF patent medicines, the idle
rich, and the politicians.
Tho other day, whom the commit
tee Of lO7 got together to figure on a
chairman they picked Mr.. Hapgood
as q compliment to virtue.
Anyway, whatever happens It Is
going to b . serious, purposeful. up
lifting campaign. Up in Tammany
Hall they we're ignorant enough not
to know exactly who this Mr.. Hap
good was that had taken the job of
taking the jobs from Tammany. When
the news got to the hall three lead
ers, who had dropped In. had to call
on Secretary Tom Smith to tell them
who this Hapgood's =.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
Mr.. MARTIN DROPS
DEAD IN TERMINAL
DEMOCRATIC MEMBER OF CON.
GREss DIES SUDDENLY OF
APoPIExY.

WASHINGTON. May 5.-Repre-
sentative Lewis J. Martin, . Demo
crat. OF New Jersey. dropped dead OF
apoplexy in the writing room Of the
Washington Terminal, at p. NJ. to-
day. Mr. Martin spent Sunday at his
home In Newton. Sussex county. N. j..
and on Saturday had held court there.
his judicial term not having expired
when he assumed his seat In congress.
The legislator had just debarked
from the train and was proceeding
toward the telephone exchange when
he staggered and fell to the floor. He
expired almost Immediately.
Representatives Townsend. Scully
and Kinkead. Immediately left the
house and assumed temporary charge
Of the body.
Coroner hewitt at once gave a certi-
f1cate OF death from apoplexy." and
the remains were then turned over to
Sergeant-at-arms Gordon 1t will be
embalmed and at once transported to
Newton. Mr.. Martin was sixty-nine
years old. He leaves q widow and
two daughters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
WILSON DELIGHTED
At CAUCUS RESULT
VOTE OVERWHELMING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF JURY REFORM
MEASURE.

WASHINGTON. May 5.--President
Wilson was delighted tonight when
he received a telegram from political
friends at Trenton. ANNOUNCING that
a caucus OF the State legislature this
afternoon voted overwhelmingly to
adopt the compromise Jury reform
measure, which was agreed on at the
conference he held with the legisla-
tors at the Carteret club in Jersey
City last Friday. The presidents
friends consider that this action by
the caucus foreshadows ANAL victory
for him In the fight he made for jury
reform eliminating In his recent
speechmaking trip to Jersey City.
The bill as agreed upon at the
conference with the president last
week and adopted by the caucus this
afternoon provides for the appoint
ment Of grand and petit Jurors in
each county by the sheriff and jury
commissioner, the jury commissioner
to be selected by the governor and
chancellor OF the Supreme court In
conference. The bill is to, be passed
without provision for referendum.
Under the present system In New
Jersey jurors are appointed by
sheriffs. The president has long con-
sidered this one OF the greatest evils
Of the State government
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
MOOSE LEADER IN
FACET|0US vein
SCORES ELEPHANT
Calls Mann Chief Sneerer
and Humphrey "Dys-
peptic Understudy"
DEMOCRATS LOOK
ON AND ENJOY IT
Old-F ashioned Political De-
bate Breaks Out in the
House Between Mi
nority Leaders

WASHINGTON, May 5.--An old
fashioned political debate In which
Republican Leader Mann. OF Illinois.
and Bull Moose Leader Murdoch. OF
Kansas, were the principals. was the
feature of the discussion on the tariff
in the house today.
Representative Murdoch started 1t
by entering into an analysis Of the
house Republicans and incidentally
paying his respects to some progress
sives. He characterized Mr.. Mann as
the chief sneerer of the Republican
party" adding that Mr.. Mann was
ably assisted by his "dyspeptic un-
derstudy," Representative Humphrey.
Of Washington. Mr.. Murdoch divided
the house Republicans into classes.
Names the Clans.
zone clan is led by Messrs. Moore.
of Pennsylvania, and Payne. OF New
York." said Mr.. Murdoch. They are
avowed high protectionists and would
write a tariff bill with prohibitive
rates. A second clan is led by Mann,
of Illinois. This branch has for years
held to the mossback traditions OF
the party by Mr.. Mann's sneerfng.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
REFUSES WARRANT
FOR MAYOR GAYN0R
MAGISTRATE DECLINES TO GIVE
ACTION TO PULITZER ON
ALLEGED LIBEL.

NEW YORK. May 5.--Masistrate
Frederick Kerncchan today an
nounced that he has refused to grant
a warrant for Mayor Gaynor. on a
charge of criminal libel. brought
against the mayor by Ralph Pulitzer.
son of-the late Joseph Pulitzer, owner
Of the New York World. Magistrate
Kernochan based his refusal on the
contention that II had not been
proven to hi mshat Mayor Gayno- had
caused or procured the publication OF
the alleged libel. which. 1t was al
legged. exposed Che memory OF the
late Joseph Pulitzer to contempt and
obloquy.
The application for the Warrant
was based upon a speech made by the
mayor on February 4th, at a banquet
given by the South Brooklyn board
of trade.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
LORD DECIES TO FIGHT
ALLEGED EXTORTTON

LONDON. May 5.-The judges OF
the Court of Appeals today postponed
the appeal to the high court in the
matter of the Judgment OF 100000
against Lord Decies. for alterations to
his house at Seton Park. before he
married Viyen Gould, until the
charges by Lord Decies against the
builders have been investigated. Lord
Decies has drawn up . long list OF
items in which he alleges collusion be-
tween the builders and the architect
with the object OF grating on him.
Lord Decies says he will fight the mat
ter out IL it costs him 100000 In
lawyers fees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
SUCCESS ACHIEVED
At FIRST CONCERT
Of WEDNESDAY CLUB
Great Audience Shows Its APP
prevail of Talent Secured
for May Festival
THOUSANDS THRONG
CITY AUDITORIUM
High Brow Critics and just
Music Lovers Greet Chorus,
Orchestra and Artists
With Enthusiasm

Richmond appreciates the best
there Is in music.
Critics may rave over the sweet
mass Of Aiessandro Boncfs tenor
voice. 90 into rhapsodies over MISS
stanley's soprano and Miss Brasiau s
contralto: they may praise as they
uili the beauty OF the chorus rem
dition of THE Revenge" and
.Naaman" and the ability OF Mr..
Henry Baker as q chorus director, out
to the laymen the great thing apout
the opening concert of the twentieth
annual festival of the Richmond
wednesday club at the City audl-
forum last night was the enthusiasm
almost frantic at times, with wnlcn !.
was all greeted by the four thousand
people who all but filled the vast
auditorium
A Delighted Audience.
That vast auditorium has seldom
witnessed crowd so delighted by
music: has seldom contained so many
people with one thought. which was
appreciation. and with one inclination.
which was to hear more. Time after
time the noise Of handclapping swept
over the hall, recalling and again re-
calling the artists to the front to ac-
knowledge the applause ana finally to
succumb to insistence and give encore
after encore. Not an artist was al
lowed to escape with one rendition.
Each and every one was compelled to
respond with repetition.
Yes, Richmond people appreciate
tho best there il in music.
But 1t was not alone Of Richmond
people that the audience was COM
posed. They came from surrounding
~gkl- nj
Orders had been received for tickets
from various cities In Virginia From
Petersburg and Newport News and
Lynchburg and intervening cities and
villages they came to hear the best
musical concert. probably, that has
ever been given In Virginia. Hun
dreds came from Petersburg es-
pecially. The interurban street cars
and the railway brought them into
Richmond yesterday afternoon and
others are due today.
All Kinds There.
But after all, 1t was Richmond thai
was represented by the overwhelming
preponderance OF pleasure of mum.
bers, as was natural and to be ex'
pected. Not all OF them were high.
brow music critics. or even the more
conservative devotees of grand opera
There were those there who love
music. but know little OF the finei
points OF the art. There were those
who do not know anything abou,
music, but know what they like. ;
There were those who do not ever
know what they like. Rather these
latter did not know before last night
but they know now and those who
may be counted upon to utter the ole
bromide about not knowing what i.
music. but knowing all about wha'
they like may rest assured that the,
now know both. for they liked what
was given them last night and thai
was music-music OF the highest or.
der.
~ filled. As the minutes went by and
the time for the beginning Of the con.
cert approached and the empty seat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
COURT Of APPEALS
SAYS THAT GOMPERS
MUST SERVE TIME
Rduces Jail Sentence, How
ever From One Year to
Sixty Days
OTHERS LET OFF
WITH FINES ONLY
Chief Justice Files a Dissent
ing Opinion---John Mitchell
Expresses His Dis
appointment

WASHINGTON. May 5.--The Court
Of Appeals OF the District of Column
bia today handed down an opinion
sustaining the jail sentence imposed
upon Samuel Gompers, for contempt
OF court, In violating an Injunction
Of December. 1907. Of the Supreme
court OF the District of Columbia. for
bidding a boycott of the products OF
the Bucks Stove and Range company,
Of St Louis.
While the court sustained the Jail
sentence, Il reduced 1t from one year,
as imposed by Justice Wright. to
thirty days In Jail. The court also
sustained the decision of the lower
court that John Mitchell, vtce-presi-
debt OF the American Federation Of
Labor, and Frank Morrison, secretary
of the federation. had committed
contempt but vacated the Jail SEN
fences imposed on them OF nine and
six months. respectively. and punish
ed them with a fine of $500 each.
Chief Justice Dissents-
The opinion OF the court sustain
ing the lower court but mitigating the
sentences, was written by Justice Van
fcoutfuued on Third Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-06
KING NICHOLAS
Bows TO POWERS
GENERAL RELIEF OVER THE AN
NOUNCEMENT HE WILL RE-
u TIRE FROM sCUTARI.

LONDON, May 6.--There is general
relief over the announcement of King
comply with the request OF the pow
ers and retire from Scutari. The
chief danger to the peace of Europe
Is now regarded a. having been moved
although the questions Of the Aegean
islands and Albania have not yet been
solved.
Out of the remarkable conflict of
reports on Sunday as to what hap
pened at Cettinje. there energies the
main fact that King Nicholas, sup
ported by small majority OF the
crown council. and against the wishes
OF the cabinet. decided to abide by
the decision OF the powers.