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The Washington times., 1913-10-10
Unidentified Schooner
IS Lost in Atlantic

An unidentified schooner, with a crew
of severait men, flying Signals Of dis
tress. 81. Lost In the Atlantic OF the
coast opposite charleston, S. c., ac-
cording to wireless reports to revenue
cutter headquarters.
The steamer s. 8. Rayo sighted this
vessel yesterday murning. at daybreak,
and sent off one of its small boats to
rescue those aboard. Five minutes
after the boat WAS launched a thick fog
rolled up. and. the schooner and boat
were lost. After. four-hour search,
the Rayo found her boat when the fog
momentarily lifted, but no further trace
of the schooner could be found. The
revenue cutter Seminole was notined
and is now making a search.
The abandoned steamer Templemoor
Is still Attire and asmenace TO naviga-
ton on the Eastern steamer lanes, ac-
cording to wireless reports to revenue
cutter headquarters from the steamship
Noordam, which sighted. the Temple
moor.
The crew of an unknown schooner
that grounded south of the Pamet river
life-saving station was saved by the
life guards in surf boats. according to
a telegraphic report to the Life-Saving
Service today.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
NAVY.

Commander w. P. SCOTT. commits
stoned. from July. l..
Lieutenant Gunior grade) J. w. RAN
KIN. commissioned. from June 6.
Lieutenant (junior grade) A. NJ. PENN,
commissioned. from June 6.
Lieutenant Gun!or grdae) c. H. DAVIS,
commissioned, from June g.
Lieutenant Gunior grade) NJ. ]. PETER
SON, commissioned. from June 6.
Lieutenant Gunior gradel T. NJ. TIP
Ensign c. L. FOUTZ. commissioned,
from June 7.
Passed Assistant Surgeon J. ]. A. Nc
MULLIN. to Navy Recruiting Sta
tion. Buffalo. n. Y.
Assistant Surgeon j. A. TOMPKINS,
N. r. c., detached Navy Recruiting
Station. Buffalo: n: Y: to home.
Assistant Surgeon w 8. WENTZEL. NJ.
r. c., commissioned, from Septem-
ber IS.
Assistant Surgeon o. c. FOOTE. NJ. r.
c., commissioned, from September L.
Assistant Surgeon ]. D. BOBBITT NJ
r. c., commissioned, from Septem-
ber Y.
Assistant Surgeon NJ. B. HIDEN, NJ.
r. c. commissioned, from Septem-
Der 10.
Assistant Surgeon A. f. BEDDOE. NJ.
r. c.. commissioned. from Septem-
Assistant Surgeon c. r. BAKER, NJ
r. c.. commissioned, from Septem-
Der Is.
Assistant Surgeon HOWARD PRIEST,
NJ. r. c.. commissioned, from Sep
tember Il.
Assistant Surgeon c. s. STEPHEN
SON. VI. r. c.. commissioned. from
September H.
Gunner f. S. TUCKER. to duty in con-
rection with fitting out the New
Yosk and on board when commits
stoned.
Chief Pbsrmac cist p. j. WALDNER.
commissioned from July 3.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
Wholesale Produce Market

EgEs-Nenrby. fresh. 2SaSoc Der doz (:
Southern. 2sc per dog.
Cheese-New York. new. 17a1sc per lb.: nat.
16lsc per ID. ..
Butter-Elgin prints. 35lac per h.: tubs.
S3G34c per H.: process. 2S6S0c per 10.
Live Poultry-Hens. lie per lb.: roosters.
l0c per h.; turkeys. 23d24c lb.: spring
chickens. 17a1sc per lb.; ducks. 12a15c per 10.
Green Fruits-California oranges. s3eISi
per box: peaches. 81. .50a2. IS per crate: lemons.
s. 0oa5.5 so per box; pineapp.es. per crate.
s275; Florida grapefruit. 800 per box:
grapes. sl.00G1.75 per basket: apples. per
bbl. A.00: pears. S1.00dI.50 per box:
grapes. H.7o per crate: plums. 2oGs0c per
basket.
Observation-Disclosures. new. s2.0od2.5o per
bbl: onions. Texas. 75c11 90 per crate: per
bbl. s225: cabbage. sl.0oa2.o0 per bbl.: let
tuce. $50 per hasket: beets. 81 .O00a, W
100 bunches: tomatoes. home grown. 5odi5c
per box: rhubarb. SEQ per 100 punches:
yams. 81. .5Ua 60; celery. 81. .ooll.30 p=r doz. :;
squash. s.. 2.00d2.50 per bbl.: lima beans. 81. 90
al SO per bu.: axle. per bbl.. sl.00af2.O0
Live Stock-Neal calves. choice. lie per
lb: medium. 10alGihc per lb.: sheep. 4dib7c
per h.; lambs. 7i7mSc per Id.
Receipts of fresh eggs accommodating. and
prices much lower.
The greater part OF the eggs now being
sold in Washington are cold storage stock
and in most cases sold fresh laid.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
Army andNavy
ARMY.

r. q
Colonel CHARLES H. HUNTER. Coast
Artillery Corps, will report to Col
onel STEPHEN c. MILLS, inspector
general, president of army retiring
board, at Governors Island, n. Y.
for examination.
Leave of absence for two months is
granted Captain ALNORD VAN P.
ANDERSON. Twelfth Cavalry.
The leave of absence granted Captain
CHARLES L. FISHER. Coast Ar
tillery Corps. is extended ten days.
The retirement OF Brigadier General
RALPH w. iiOYT. United States
army. from active service on Octo-
Der y. 1913, is announced.
Each of the following officers Of the
Corps of Engineers is detailed for
consultation or to supeintend con-
81 uction or repair of aid to navi-
gaLion:
Major CHARLES KELLER, seventh
and eighth districts, vice Lieutenant
Colonel CLEMENT A. F. FLAG
LER. relieved.
Major GEORGE N. HOFFMAN, thir-
teenth district, to relieve Major
CHARLES KELLER of that dut:
and as inspector.
Major MUNROE MCFARLAND, Twen-
ty-ninth Infantry. is relieved assign
meut to that regiment.
Majo. HARRY II. BANDHOLTZ. In
fantry. is assigned to the Twenty
ninth Infantry.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
Democrats Plan
Meeting for Lee

Resolutions spledging themselves to
act az "a personal committee to bring
about harmony and united effort
for the election Of the whole Demo-
adopted by member Of the CHEVY
Chase Democratic Club at q meeting
last night. f y4&ss
Addresses were delivered by Andrew
]. Cummings. C. Coldren Miller. Mag
nus Thompson and other speakers.
Plans were made for a big Democratic
mass meeting to be held at Chevy Chase
within ten days. when Blair Lee, can
didate for United States Senator. will
make an address
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
Really Tsar,sfess

M Eleventh strsst nsetAWsse- Charles w.
Turner g sl. 20 Thomas ,. OAare. lot 50.
square - (Mt. Pleasantly. Sz.1so
Rooedale md -Isherwood--J0hn w. Brawner
Ct ux- to Clarence C. Kilby. lots . to =.
II. PieassR and Pleasant pisins-rssnh n.
Heath ct M. % W. wallace Chtswen and
Harry A. Kita. lot ~. block 4 80
ll2 Aao1achuDet6 avenue norshweut-Thoma0
Coutsila ct ux. to Michael W. and Katha-
rins Budd. pasf orfginai lot I square SIS.
no
sherwcod's Addition to BrookI1nd-
W. Wh1teaIde ct a.. trustees. TO Alfred
JefFfsy. lot 2 block II. s,.26o
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
HOUSE IN WRANG[E
OVER C7'T''pL SERVICE
Plan t0 Put 0eputy Collectors
ant Mars shaIs Under SpoiIs
4 Systs.n Starts War.

+. With a quorum in sight, the House
finally began consideration today Of the
urgent deficiency, bill as amended in the
Senate and a verbal battle ensued over
the Oserman amendment providing tha,
deputy revenue collectors and United
States marshals shall not be required to
stand civil service examinations.
q Sc-called Democratic "spoilsmen'
eager for patronage wanted to accept
'the amendment Republicans generally
and a Democrat here and there voiced
opposition to it and tie debate waNed
warm. Congressman Fitzgerald, VINO
~ i'll be one of the conferees on the bill.
6 opposed to the Senate proviso, and
Appropriations Committee, asserted he
was with the New Yorker. it's evident
the conferees win decline to accept the
Oyerrnan amendment and the House
eventually VIII vote direct upon it.
Johnson-Applaudsd- -.
Congressman Ben johnson was ap-
plauded by his Democratic colleagues
today when he declared that Demo-
cratic Administration should have
Democrats on guard everywhere. He
i congratulated Senator 0yerman upon
his amendment and said he was op-
posed to the civil service requirement
FOR officials of this. cha aracteF, who
must act for and in place of their
chiefs. The chief -colleef6fs.s he ar
gued; ought to haYe.sthe right 3to
name the man~wh6.woSIfd act for I'm.
= Congressman Bartlett of Georgia G. =
lvered an impassioned =zspeecf
favor of the Overman plan. II ne 4
a spokesman" because he. believe, .
glad of it. He,tassertsa that: there
as no sense. rzhavinSi M. MOI ain
revenue collector Ia Ike. an ex xaalina a ton
in competition with school boys and
professors. ..-gz5s. = s.aSx xSSs< y /;
crst. reminded his party that;to sue
ceed it must Keep the civil service
E.w :nviolatc. He deprecated the
hunt for jobs ;F-t this =fashien and OBJ
served that eventually the Democrats
would get thu. jobs anyway.
Kelly PrptestsfrI1Ea e..
Mr.. Kelly. a Pennsylvania progress
Ns:ye, protested against sending the
deficiency bill TO conference by gag"
rule and declared the House ought TO
be able to vote on the Senate amend
ment separately. d. ---.g-.,..-,~s-
The debate occurred on the special
rtiie sending the bill TO conference; upon
(which a record vote was delayed by the
-tslkfest. 1t is believed "a quorum will
develop on the roll call, following no.
tiic2tions sent for the past three days
to all abssntees. -.
: The sergeant-at-arms said this after
1nssn: that approximately forty members
? re reported yen p route to WaShington
2 nd number, arrived at noon today.
As only eight were needed to make a
quorum when adjournment was taken
Yesterday, the House is thought to be
liz shape to transact business if the
point of no quorum should now be
raised.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
New York Under
Shakespeare Boycott

NEW YORK, Oct. 1o.-New York's
lad plays tor the stage, not on the
Polo Grounds),- are responsible. 1t was
learned today, for a Shakespearean
boycott against the metropolis.
The board of governors of the Shake
speare Memorial Theater of England
directed the Stratford-on-Avon players
to cancel New York dates In the COM
ing American tour. The reason given
is that the metropolitan tastes run to
cabarets and musical comedies.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
Habeas Corpus Suit
For Child Dismissed

The habeas corpus proceedings insti-
tuted by Harry Wood against George
Mattingiy for the custody of Dorothy
Finley. heir 20 5000, was dismissed by
Mr. Wood today. Counsel for Mr.
Mattingly was ready to file an answer
10 the charges nlaGe in the petition, but
found that the proceedings had. been
abandoned. Nr. Mattingly made an alb
solute denial of all the allegations and
declared that the case was dismissed
with his knowledge or consent
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
Appeals White Slave Case.

ABINGDON. Va, Oct. io.-Appeal was
noted today by the, Rev. Joseph Owens,
the Baptist preacher YESTERDAY con-
victed OF violating the white slave law
in ais eiopement few months ago
: TO Wheeling. w. Va. with the wife Of
a fellow-minister. Owens was sentenced
TO q year and q day.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
McDermott Takes re,
, Mann Annour ., 1t

With Congressman McDermot ILL.,
nois, member OF The Tele Jhers'
Union, receiving returns over nIted
Press wire. ''cut" directly int the
House from Shibe Park, Philadelphia,
members listened TO world series
events right off the bat this after
noon. Majority Leader Mann Of Illinois,
acted as announcer, detailing the game
to his colleagues despite protests from
some Of the more sober-minded lesis-
lators. sa.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arriyed-Nashville at Guantanamo
South Dakota at San Francisco. Syl-
via al Washington.
Sailed-Solace, from HamDton Roads
for Southern drill grounds; Arcthusa
from Key West, for Guantanamo
Rainbow, from Chefoo. for Shang-
hal: Galveston, from Honolulu. for
QHam.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
Chicago Grain Market.
New York Cotton Market.
Married Teacher Dismissed.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1O.-The board Of
education has dismissed Mrs. Bridget
c. PeiXotto, a married woman teacher.
because she became a mother on April
l. Superintendent of Schools Maxwell
VI as Instructed to investigate and report
on similar cases since January l, last.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
Sales Today on the
Local Exchange

Washington Railway and Electric IS.
s.. .O00@s2A, s, ,000aS2A. S3,0O0482h.
Potomac Consolidated SIS, 3L000d997S.
81 l.O0oa99N. $1,000 1915. $1,00Oq9sA. $l,00oq
$685.
Capital Traction. 10I115k.
Washington Railway and Electric pf..
14I9O1z. 2a901A.
Washington Gas, 7GS6.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10

1t will be decided tomorrow whether
the Washington Stock Exchange will
open on Monday. The New York stock
exchange will close, although the roard
of governors refused to make a triple
holiday by closing all day tomorrow.
1t is thought that the local brokers. in
the absence of any New York quota
tions, would prefer to take holiday.
The Washington times., 1913-10-10

New York Curb Market.

Furnished to The Washington Times BY
Hartman & Co.. New York: G. B. Chapman
manager. local branch. Colorado building
The Washington times., 1913-10-10

William J. Father. vice president OF
the Riggs National Bank, returned this
morning from the convention Of the
American Bankers Association at Bos-
ton. While Mr.. F1ather discussed with
enthusiasm the hospitality shown the
visitors, and spoke OF the tremendous
gathering Of bankers. more than 4,a00
bank officers being registered. he said
he old not care to discuss the action on
the currency bill
The Washington times., 1913-10-10
1|BBSS -.55T|QNED i.
UPON DIVIDEND
-s:~.--t a ..-r . :
Clover Wants toKnow It Stock
Of Washington Electric
Will Pay More.

Following the exclusive publication in
The Times of the reports that the in
creased earnings Of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company might
lead to an increase in the dividend rate,
w. b. Hibhs was asked on the floor OF
the Washington Stock Exchange today,
on his increasing the bid price of the
stock to 50. if the company was going
to increase its dividend. The inquirer
was Charles c. Glover, president Oh the
Riggs National Bank. <
Mr.. Hibbs avoided the question. say
ing that the company was paying q
and was earning twice that much. AS
Mr.. Hibbs Is generally believed to con-
troll the road, through his own hold
ings and those of his friends. this ques-
ton and answer assume some signln-
canoe. -a-
None of the stock was sold today.
the official bid and asked prices re-
naming at "a and 95, though as a
matter Of fact 95 was bid. and none
was offered at all save 8 shares at
95h. This same 8.shares was offered
yesterday at 95, the offering price
being advanced today one half.
Ten shares Of Capital Traction soid
at 115.s and the stock was later
offered at one eighth, lis being bid
for 1t. =
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred sold at 90k, 16 shares
changing hands at this figure. The
per cent bonds Of the company sold
at 82k, $1,000 par changing hands.
The Laclede blade., 1913-12-05
Rest Room Open

Friday and Saturday afternoons
of last week witnessed the activity
of several young women and others
in the old Benson bank building,
first preparing to occupy and later
serving tea. Friends called, making
many inquiries concerning objects
and needs of the association and
the conduct of the rest room. The
first object is to put into the town
a room which has been very much
needed, pleasant, common meet
ing place for societies, a place for
socials, public dinners, etc. Coupled
with this is the need of a forth
coming public library and reading
room. The rest room propereis for
the benefit of non residents, tourists
and people in town trading The
town which has this public con
venience is always pleasantly re-
membered by strangers and tour
lists. The attendants have kindly
consented to serve with no certain
prospects of remuneration. A few
things will be for sale, mostly
articles not kept elsewhere, in
order to meet running expenses.
Gifts of money and articles of
furniture and other things needed
at the rest room may be left with
Miss Louise Haight, with the
honorary president, Mrs. A. j.
Linn, or at the room. Saturday
noon sandwiches, coffee and pie
will be served. After 2 p. m.
Saturday a reception committee
will be present to greet visitors
and fellow citizens. You are in
Vited to come and give your best
suggestions. The EpWorth League
will hold a dime social at the same
place Saturday evening.
The Laclede blade., 1913-12-05
Inspector Of Schools Here

Prof. j. d. ElIiff, University
inspector of schools, was in Laclede
Tuesday and spent the day with
the Laclede schools That evening
he delivered an address at the
assembly hall, reviewing the his
tory Of the Missouri school system,
commencing the good points and
calling attention to some parts of
it that might be improved upon,
The weather was bad but there was
a good attendance of teachers,
patrons and pupils all showing
deep interest in the subject being
discussed. He congratulated the
people of the Laclede school district
on the splendid condition of our
schools and said he found nothing
whatever to critisize but much to
commend. He suggested some
things, however, that would be
beneficial, among which was more
equipment. His visit will iesult
In the Laclede schools being ac-
credited at the state university in
all subjects taught.
The Laclede blade., 1913-12-05
American Reading Circle

When the American Reading
Circle meets with Mrs. Patrick all
anticipate an unusually good time,
and up to the present time they
have never been disappointed
Tuesday evening November %, the
members came from all directions,
those who could not walk were
motored to the door. Mrs. Bigger.
assisted by Mrs. Moore, conducted
most interesting lesson on Hi
erOglyphie Writing of Ancient
Egyptians. !"
The hostess, assisted by Miss
Elting of Chillicothe, served a
delicious Thanksgiving luncheon.
CHESTS of the evening were Miss
Elting, Mrs. Byrne and Miss
Warren Of Meadville.
The Laclede blade., 1913-12-05

More new dishes. It's worth
your time to see them at Patrick $.
The A. r. G. viii meet with
Mrs. Edith Benson next Tuesday
evening, December 9.
I. H. Barbee is to remove to
Adrian, Mo-. where he will engage
in the real estate businss. BE has
rented a place there and will leave
with his family for their new home
this week.
On receipt Of a Telegram an
nouncing the sudden death Of her
father, Mrs. H. E. Garsidc left
Wednesday for Meservey. Iowa, to
be present at the funeral. She
expects to be absent from home q
week.
The Laclede blade., 1913-12-05
Christmas Gift

Christmas is drawing near and
what is more valued than a nice
photo well finished up in an up-tO-
date style. Everybody wants baby's
picture and we like to make1pictures
they are so cute. We know the
children would dearly love to have
natural photo Of father and
mother Don't put these matters
off, have the sittings made now
before the December rush, and
considering the uncertainty of life
after a while it may be too late to
get them made at all. Our prices
are very low, quality considered.
Until Dec. L, 1913 we viii give 3
nice premium with every dozen
cabinet photos or larger. The
Harris Studio, successor to J. G.
Gardner, BrOOkfeld, phone $50.
The Laclede blade., 1913-12-05
SHORT PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come
and Go During the Week

Heinz kraut 25c gal 4; Patrick's.
A. E. Johnston spent last Sun
day in Monroe City.
Herbert Allen spent last Friday
in Kansas City on business.
Mrs. Ross Roe was here from
Wheeling on business Wednesday.
Mrs. S. Luyster visited G. M.
Luyster and family in Brook6eld
Wednesday.
Mrs. w. R, Barton of Brook
field spent last Saturday with
friends in Laclede.
Mrs. NJ. F. Clay was in Chilli
cothe Wednesday, and spent Fri
day in Kansas City.
L. L. Jones and family we're
down from Linneus and spent Sun
day with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. O. Dye of
Clarence were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. T. Dye Sunday.
Misses Lena Mendenhall and
Viva Caywood visited in Marce-
line from Thursday until Sunday.
Mrs. John Peer came down from
st. Joseph Tuesday for visit with
j. H. Peer and family on route
two.
Hon. Walter Brownlee and wife
of Brook6eld we're guests of DR..
Standby and family here Wednes-
day.
Mrs, j. B. Jones and two little
daughters spent the weekend with
the families Geo. and L. l.. Jones
at Linneus.
Mrs. Geo. G. Denbo and daugh-
ter, Miss Frances. visited over
Sunday with relatives in st.
Joseph.
Zephyr, Fauchon and Gold Med
al fOur-three of the best fours
the world has ever produced, at J.
B. Patrick's.
Misses Roxana Rankin and
Helga johnson were guests of Miss
Maude Matsell at Brunswick over
last Sunday.
J. Frank Page, superintendent
of the Laclede schools, and Fred
Clinefelter, teacher of the Forker
school, spent Thanksgiving with
friends at Columbia and visited the
State University.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mangold
and two children of Shelby county,
were guests of Henry Kraft and
family several days returning home
Mrs. Mangold is a
daughter of Mr.. Kraft.
Miss BERTHE Smith of Atlanta,
Ca, and Miss Flora Smith of
lockwood, Tenn, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Smith on route
one from Thursday until Saturday.
They are cousins of Mr.. Smiths.
The Laclede blade., 1913-12-05

MISS Delle WeiSn was IN LacIede
Tuesday.
1 Nine cars of cattle were shipped
out Of Forker Saturday evening.
Neil McCaskey of Kansas City
visited Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. MIDDLE
ton last week.
Walter Aldrich Of Omaha, Neb.,
visited over Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Byrd.
Miss Naomi Burnett of Laclede
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Piggott
part of last week
Miss Mamie DowelI visited her
sister, Mrs. Shella Brenner a
couple of days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Dowell and
family spent last Thursday with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Brenner.
Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM. Kimble and
Miss Efie Mahurin spent last
Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Byrd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Galen Lewis spent
Thursday with the..latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. g. Clinefelter and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Cross and
family visited the Iatter's mother,
Mrs. P. q. White in Laclede last
Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Welsh and daughter,
Miss Belle, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Welsh and family last
Thursday.
Mrs. Bertha Bolts and little
daughter Beulah of MeadviIle visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. A. "A. Welsh part
of last week.
Mrs. G. A. Read and Mrs. Nora
Humphfres and little daughter,
Claire, visited relatives in Brook
field the latter part of last week.
There will be preaching at the
Forker church next Sunday morn
ing at eleven o'clock by Rev, Rob
erts; Sunday evening at eight by
Rev. HI. M. Shirk.
The Sun Shine Club will serve
cake, coffee and fruit salad at their
social at the Forker church Friday
night of this week, Dec. 5. Every
body cordially invited.
Miss Eva Andrews of Brunswick,
Lyman and Leroy Andrews of
Glasgow, came home from school
to spend Thanksgiving with home
folk.
Mrs. Mary Welsh, Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. II. Welsh and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Welsh and son Rex,
Misses Hazel and Lillian Linn of
Laclede spent Thanksgiving at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. K.
Welsh and family.
Last Wednesday evening about
seventy relatives and a few friends
went to the home of Allie Welsh to
spend the evening and help~ceIe-
brate his birthday. Plenty of mu-
sic was furnished and a luncheon
of oysters, celery, pickles, crahber-
ries, cake and coffee was served.
The evening was filed with pleas
nre and enjoyment long to be re-
membered by all.
The Laclede blade., 1913-12-05
Taxes Are DE

Pay your taxes in December and
avoid the penalty which win be
added January i. 1914. Office
IN new Benson Bank building.
j. B. JOKES. Collector