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The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Homesick Mules Strike
On Minnesota Feed

MINNEAPOLIS. June 12.-Homesici
for the corn crib with the open door
and the old barn that creaked when the
wind blew, lonesome for their lost mas.
ter, two big Missouri mules have been
raising pandemonium in Hans Jensen
stable while the police are looking fol
Thomas Erickson. owner Of the mules.
Minnesota, clover. hay, corn, oats
dandelions, new beet tops, onions, and
mint juleps have failed to appease the
hunger Of the homesick and lonesome
mules.
Peter Jensen. Hans son, burst into
police headquarters at the courthouse
early today and told the story. I've
fed those mules everything that grows
In Minnesota, and tried to make them
drink pail of mint juleps." said Peter
But they won't touch II. They're SC
lonesome they will die unless the neigh.
bors, who have not been asleep since
they arrived. take matters into their
own hands"
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Promises Not to Come
Again With Smallpox

On a promise that he would not in
wade Washington again with small
pox. Marcellus Smith, colored. was
placed on probation in the District
branch Of the Police Court today af-
ter being sentenced to pay a fine OF
800 for coming to the city from
where he had been quarantined on a
farm in Maryland. Marcellus told q
story Of his predicament which moved
Judge Mullowny to clemency.
The defendant said when he con.
tracted the disease he was forced into
quarantine in a little clubhouse on a
farm at Chillum, Md. When his
source OF food supply failed he lef,
the farm for Washington, and wen,
to a policeman for consolation. The
officer took him to the smallpox hos.
pital. He was thoroughly cured today
when he left the courtroom, after
having been in detention several
weeks.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Elopers Return for
Blessings Of Parents

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer A. Barchfeld will
reach here tonight to spend some tirhe
with Congressman aud Mrs. Barchfeld.
Although the young guests are eIop-
ers. there will be no need of parental
forgiveness, for the match was sa.isfac-
tory to the Congressman and his wife.
YouEg Barchfeld. who is a Pittsburgh
attorney. welded his stepsister last
week. The Congressman's wife had de-
sired the couple to wait a year, but has
not objected to the wedding, and she
indicated today that her stepson and
daughter would be very welcome.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Pennsylvania May Get
Western Road Stock

PITTSBURGH, June 12.-It is reported
here that the Pennsylvania railroad may
offer to trade Baltimore and Ohio. and
Norfolk and Western stock for Southern
Pacific when the Union Pacific disposes
of the Southern Pacific in accordance
with the Supreme Court ruling.
1t is pointed out that the PennsyIva-
mia interest in lines which are to a
certain extent competitors may lay the
road open to prosecution. and that such
a trade would relieve both the Penn
sylvania and the Union Pacific from
further prosecution and give each con-
Meeting links in coast-to-coast line.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
N '|LHENNY CHIEF
OF CIVIL SERVICE
Louisianan Succeeds to Place
Formerly Held BY Black, as
Result of Experience.

John A. McIllhenny. of Louisiana,
will be the new president of the Civil
Service Commission, succeeding to the
place held b. General Black. OF Him
OILS. This announcement was made at
the white House today after Commis-
sioner McIlhenny had called TO thank
the President for his retention on the
commission
1t was generally expected that this
action would be taken, as Messrs. Cal
loway and Craven are new members of
the board and Mr.. McIlhenny, by his
long service has become so familiar
with the work as to make him the logic
al man for the chairmansh:p.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Waits In Vain For Job.

Stirred by the plight Of one Of his
constituents, vino sold newspaper
plant before the old Administration
went out and who has been in WASH
ington since winter waiting for the slice
of patronage which has not been forth
coming, Senator Kern, of Indiana, to-
day made a personal appeal to the
President for William Moss. Of Bloom
field, Ind. He has been in Washington
since January "a waiting for the Gov
ernment Job he had hoped to obtain.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Civil Bill Tied Up.

The House will be in session tomor-
row for the transaction Of emergency
business, but prospects now are that
Aere will be no conference report on
the sundry civil bill, for which the
House has been waiting for several
weeks. The bill remains tied up in con-
ference because of the Senate's refusal
to agree to reduce the membership of
the board OF managers for the National
Soldiers Home
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Yacht No Bother To Bryan.

Seizure by japanese authorities OF
the American yacht Columbia, which
put into wakamaya. a closed Japanese
port, for repairs, is not a matter Of
diplomatic adjustment, Secretary Bryan
stated today. The Secretary thinks the
American vessel will be released after
the formal red tape attending such
procedure is disposed of.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Ask Employees Lists.

The patronage" committee named by
the Democratic caucus to weed out the
House employees, IL such wedding be
deemed necessary, has called for a list
OF the various employees under the door
keeper, clerk, and other officials of the
lower chamber. 1t is rumored that the
committee may recommend the abolish
ment of several places, thereby contri-
buting to the economy" program Of the
new regime 90 .-I..-..-
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
ZONES Cites Cuba.

Cuba's successful attempt at self
government, was cited as a reason TOT
granting full independence to the
Philippine Island by congressman VIII
liam A. Jones of Virginia. who was
the chief speaker at a meeting OF the
Mems League of the Fifth Baptist
Church last night.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Indian On Suffrage.

The Position of the Indian Woman"
will be the subject Of the lecture by
Mrs. Laura Cornelius Kellogg. a de-
scendant sof the Oneida. Indians, under
the auspices Of the National womans
Suffrage Association. at the Chamber
of Commerce tonight. Miss Harding
and Mrs. Katharine Woods. Of WASH
ington. will speak on Some Reasons
for Suffrage" -
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Suggestion From Lorimer.

Improve the human family is the
suggestion Of former United States Sen
ator william Lorimer of Illinois for ip-
surfing honest elections. Testifying be-
fore the election commission at Chi
cago, In the Investigation Of alleged
erookedness In the last Chicago election,
the expelled Senator declared Novem-
ber's election was just as II has been
In the past. "As a general proposition
I don't believe much in this idea OF
stealing votes" he declared.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Wilson Pardons Pastor.

Because he possessed a serious doubt
as to the guilt Of the imprisoned man.
President Wilson has granted a pardon
to Victor Ferrante. a Baptist minister.
of Syracuse. N. Y, who had served two
years of a ten-year sentence for alleged
completely In counterfeiting. Ferrante
was arrested with countsrfeiting goods
in his possession. He protested his in
nocence and said he was merely hold
ing the package while his brother
lighted cigarette.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Currency Bill Ready Soon.

That the currency bill will be ready
for Introduction in the House and
Senate by June q, on which date the
House win end its recess and get down
to business, is the belief of Congress
man Glass, chairman Of the Committee
on, Banking and Currency. After nu-
merous conferences with Secretary Nc
Adoo, Mr.. Glass said today there are
no wide differences between us on the
currency bill. and the measure Is nearly
ready"
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Plan Outdoor Club.

The last meeting Of the school year
was held today by the Parent-Teachers'
Association OF Western High School.
steps were taken for the organization
of q Girls Outdoor Club"
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Big Lumber Sale.

The Forest Service today announced
the sale of 5o,0OO.OO0 feet of national
forest timber in the Mt. Graham dl-
vision of the Crook National Forest IN
Arizona, under conditions that eneGru-
alIy preyent a timber monopoly. The
contract price is 81 per thousand, 10
be adjusted according to the market
over a six-year period.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12

during May. according to advices re-
ceived by the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion. More than 1,5o0 900 cubic yards of
earth were removed from the two en-
frances, a large part of which was salt
washed into the canal by ocean cur
rents
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Banking Department.

Creation of a Government department
to regulate matters pertaining to banks,
banking, coins, and currency Will be
discussed by James A. Fulton, city
treasurer of McKeesport, Pa, at the
Public Library tonight and tomorrow
night
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Booms Colonel CASTOR.

Col. William A. CASTOR Is the natural
successor to Richard olney as the intel
lectual leader of the New England De-
mocracy. and as such has all he can do
to keep up optimism IN the section
hardest hit by the proposed tariff leais-
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
urged To Seek Land.

President Wilson has been asked to
negotiate with the State Of Virginia
for the. recovery of a portion Of the
land across the Potomac. river which
formerly was a part Of the District OF
Columbia, but was ceded to Virginia
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Want Duty On Cedar.

Claiming that to make Spanish cedar
lumber duty free would ruin cigar box
manufacturers of Philadelphia, Brook
lyn and other American cities, dele
cation today appeared before Senate
subcommittee appealing for a 10 per
cent duty on this kind of lumber.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Nav Take Stamp Tests.

Postage stamp collectors, as well as
dealers, will be permitted to enter the
list in competitive examination under
the Civil Service Commission for ap-
pointment to the National Museum.
The examination Is to be held June g.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Wants lob for Pioneer.

Senator Kern of Indiana today called
on President Wilson in behalf of VII
liam Moss. Bloomfield, Ind, a pioneer
Of the pie hunting brigade" Moss has
been ION the job" since shortly before
the advent Of the Democratic Admins
tration, and is one of the many life
long Democrats" Kern asked that he
be given a minor consular appointment
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Nav Visit Navy Yards.

A movement is on foot among mem-
bers of the House Committee on Naval
Affairs to make a visit Of inspection
along the Atlantic coast. The commit
tee may visit al 1.-The navy yards along
the coast, as II will soon be called upon
to pass on legislation for the abolish
ment of yards which are declared to
have become out-of-date and unneces-
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Fears Harm To China.

w. C.. Chen, secretary to Sun Yat
Sen. the Chinese statesman wrote TO
Arthur P. Brown, Of Washington, that
recognition of the Chinese republic by
the United States may prove harmful,
but the State Department continues to
receive favorable advices from diplo-
matte representatives.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
No Rate Legislation.

While there will be much agitation
for legislation to enlarge Federal au-
thority over the railroads as the re-
Etilt' Of the Minnesota rate decision, 1t
is clear that no legislation In the near
future Is likely.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Conservation Officers Reelected.

E.vLee worsham. Of Atlanta. Ca. will
serve another year as chairman Of the
advisory board Of the National Con-
servation Congress. Mr.. worsham was
reelected at preliminary meeting yes
terday. as was Thomas e. Shipp, OF In
dianapolis. executive secretary OF the
Congress. ~ - -
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Adjournment September I.

The delay over the tariff bill in the
Senate and the currency bill in the
House has caused the majority of men,
bers to abandon hope of ending the ses-
sion until late in August. The average
guess is now that the session will end
about September /
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Garrison Back Friday.

: Secretary Of War Garrison is sched-
uled to return to Washington tomorrow
from West Point, where this morning
he addressed the graduating class and
delivered diplomas to the Military
Academy graduates.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Captain Oyster Indorsed.

Capt. James F. Oyster Is indorsed for
District Commissioner in a resolution
received by President Wilson from the
Original Parents Association, the Pro-
notes Of Good Government. and the
Brightwood Citizens Association (col-
ored),
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Prizes For Best Shires.

Gold cups valued at $50 each are to
be offered each year by the Shire
Horse Society of England. for the best
bred shire horse and shire mare bred
and raised In the United States.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Ambitious.

Senator Pomerene of Ohio has the
following letter from constituent:
E"Dear Mr.. Senator: Will you please
have me reinstated AT something ! can
do-snything but labor
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
After Better Harbor.

The board of engineers of the War
Department has granted hearing for
June 16 TO a delegation from Richmond,
Cal, asking that better harbor IA
cilities be provided.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Eleven Reasons He Landed.

When Ben Marshall of Frankfort
KY, the father of eleven children. was
named Collector of Internal Revenue
for the Eleventh Kentucky district,
President Wilson told Senator James
that there were eleven reasons for the
appointment 3.-- 1890.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Ask Recall of Nomination.

President Wilson has been asked by
the Civil Service Reform Association of
Pennsylvania to reconsider his action I'm
removing Chester W. Hill as collector
OF customs at Philadelphia and to recall
the nomination Of his successor.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12

lation." declared william Fitzgerald,
treasurer of the Woodrow Wilson
League of New England. at the Willard
today.
The Washington times., 1913-06-12
Break Records AL canal.

On the last lap Of the construction
v6rk. enafna canal workers broke Ill
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-24

which WI assuredly accrue 10 them
through construction OF the new road
that the remainder OF the required
bonus will be- raised with little DIFF
ficulty.
The interests which agree 10 con-
aruct the road ask only for non-ne.
gotiable notes. aggregating the re-
CURED sum. no payment being re-
qulred until the line Is completed In
to Amarillo An details are clear.
full agreement has been reached
thereon. and nothing but the leth-
argy OF the citizenship. which Is not
nov anticipated. VIII prevent early
contamination OF q project OF vital
worth
Those present at the meeting yes
terday we're " n Fuqua, J. l..
Smith. n W. Galbralih. A. Eber-
stadt. Frank a white. ] r Bryant,
Thomas + Turner c y Pash, Fred
Ilorsbrugh. NJ G. MOBILES. j. G. Storm
J. \ Beaslcy. u A. Mobiles. jeff d.
Bartlett. + " Hardin, Tom Currie
Ray wheatley. l.. b Newly. u. ID
Dewing. Lee Biyins. - c. ID. By1um
r. - Masterson. G. r Herring
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-24

1Ifi ihi ~ N' .f'N"
CANADlAN. T@ April 23 This
section received glorious rain last
night and today Rain began falling
az = O'Clock yesterday afternoon and
continued ull midnight and begin
ming this morning about o. rain fell
for about three hours The prccipi
tation measures tVo inches by the
government gauge This rain makes
nearly three inches of rain during
April The Southwestern Telephone
Company reports that the rain Is gen
cral over all this section OF the Pan.
handle
This section starts OFF most auspl
ciously for the present crop year and
our people are rejoicing Cattle wen.
through the winter In fine condition
and az small expense for feeding, as
thoro was an abundance OF feed ~
the country and the winter vas mild
Conditions here we're never better
than at present
Quite a number OF new residences
are under way aud several others
viii be- started soon II + Hoover
viii build $4,000 residence this
summer Plans are ready.
Ammons a tzlcll aud Mrs Mckay
will each build brick business hous'.
on Main street
Wrok Is under way on the Wat'
works system for the city
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-24

mcr resorts OF the Dakotas and Min
nesota through the fine corn fields
of Nebraska. between wheat and
corn fields Of Kansas, into the i'm
mcnsc cotton fields OF Oklahoma aud
Texas othe subtropical fruit region
OF the Gulf of Mexico. The road fol-
lows very closely the 97th meridian
OF longitude. and from sea level at
the gulf rises TO 2OO0 feet, the sum-
NIT of the Coteau Hills. thensc slop-
ing downward 10 the north 10 700
feet at Lake Winnipeg, without a
hill too steep for car to climb on
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-24
RAINFALL AND SNOW
NEARLY TWO INCHES

Smiles. brought 10 the faces Of
Amarillo citizens BY the generous
downpour Monday afternoon. we're
broadened a perceptible two inches
yesterday by o continuation o. rain,
which fell in liberal quantity
throughout the forenoon and we'll
into the afternoon. the precipitation
shifting about three O'Clock 70 snow
which fell for hours 10 a whirling
mass Of white. melting as u struck
the earth and pavements.
The total precipitation recorded at
the local weather bureau up 10 Z
O'Clock last uight was 80 inches.
the fall up 10 10 O'Clock approximate
ing two Inches Before midnight the
dOgnpour ceased the skies cleared.
and the stars looked down on a
soaked and rejoicing city aud sec
ton
Reports from outlying points In
dictate that the precipitation was
general and steady. aud the citizen
ship Of the Panhandle is iubilant IN
consequence The timely arrival as
sures moisture for wheat and small
grains. and IL estimated as being
worth millions 10 this section Of the
state
The fall was steady and came To
such q form as 10 prove Of greatest
value. soaking into the earth as II
fell The liberal dIspensation has
put new ne into business, has inspir-
cd the individual citizen With leap
INK optimism. and viii give strong
aud yIrne impetus 10 all progressive
movements having for their purpose
the building OF q greater city and a
great Panhandle country
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-24
Great Automobile Highway

We are rapidly coming 10 reali-
zatlon OF the importance OF good
roads. and the popularity OF the au-
tomobilo has been a stimulant 10 this
realization which has induced def
mite action throughout the country.
Tho best part OF the recent activity
lies IN the fact that the necessity
for concerted effort has become
plain. and various localities are CO.
operating with each other In order
that the country may be linked by
good highways
One Of the greatest OF these un-
dertakinrs rs the Meridian Road"
stretching iu almost a straight line
from Winnipeg. Canada. TO Calves
ton. Texas. and connecting what are
practically the extremity cities OF
the great Mississippi Valley basin
This road is being built by state
and county cooperation Its length
Is over 200O miles. more than half
of which has already been complot.
cd.
II Is substantial highway, being
largely Of macadam with almost al
BRIDGES and culverts constructed OF
cement. The road from Wichita,
Kan. 10 Winnipeg, is already open,
the distanct being over 1000 miles,
while the rest OF the road except a
comparatively short stretch In Ok
lahoma aud Texas. is either complet-
ed or well on the way toward COM
pletion.
The project Is under the general
direction of the International Meri-
dian Road Association, which. In the
first year OF It's existence. has eX-
pended upon the road over 100000
The total cost Of the highway will
run into the millions. It's extent and
interest are well described In Motor
Age. which SAYS.
The Meridian Road passes
through the Bread Basket OF the
North aud between lakes and sum
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-24

The word medicine is one ~ Tho
most abused ln our Language Tha..
Pre- certain medicinal propertIes just
as necessary % health as the food We
fat Take Tor example the we'll.
known tonic medicine : This
famous blood purifier contains wcdlr-
nal components just a. vital and
essential 20 healthy blood az the elr-
mcnn - wheat roast beef tho fat
anf the sugars that make 10 our daily
ration.
~ matter u fact thcre ls ono
Ingredient Oh = T. s. which serves the
active purpose % stimulating each
CELLULAR part - the body % the healthy
and fuficiouH selection ~ ifH oRn
essential nutr mcuL That u why o.
fsgenerafsa the blood supply why o.
has such tremendous influence Ia
overcoming eczema. rash. pimples. and
al skin Affections.
And In rerene-ating the Tissues
+ s. haa a rapid and positive anti
co'al eject upon all those Irritating
influences that cause rheumaflHm sore
throat weak eyes. falling hair l0ss %
weight thin. pale cheeks and that
weariness - .usols and nerve that is
generally erpeFienccd a. spring fever
Get o. bottle - 3 = az ans drug
store. and in a fev days you ~ill ~.
only feel bright and energetic but
you VII b. the picture ~ new ne
10 prepared only In the labora
tory ~ The swift spsrihr Co ff7
Swift Bldg atlanta Ca. who main.
tain very end-nf sedicai Depart
rnsnt whore an who have any blood
3iso-tsr - q stubborn nature may
write freely for asrlrs and a special
book - Instruction. i- sold
fveryshsfe ~ drug stores. department
and gslsfsl stores,
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-24
Rain ~ rcNico.


Special 10 The News
TENlCO, \ VI April 80 \ slow
steady rain fen over this part OF the
Panhandle of Texas aud Eastern New
Mexico Saturday night followed by
an all-night rain SUNDAY uight and
Monday afternoon a very heavy rain
fell filling an tho lakes and thor
ouEhb saturatiug the ground The
total precipitation vas nearly four
inches aud reached from Amarillo to
m paso
Farmers have about an their land
ready for planting and grass Is max
ing a splendid growth Range stock
Is IN fine condition
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-24

tNNtNl NfIfNhN hfhk |hk''
That the state of Louisiana Is APP
preciatin gthc high Importance OF
practical education is shown boy the
fact that % agricultural high schools
are now ia operation at selected
points throughout the state, Sever
al Of these schools have domestic
science departments and that science
Is being taught In several other
schools whore agriculture Is not a
feature of the curriculum Aud all
these schools are of recent origin.
Tho work these schools are doing Ia
reported briefly from week To week
In the columns OF the Country Re-
view. aud taxpayers throughout the
state who read those reports will
SEQ that the money donated To the
maintenance of these schools consti-
utc wise and diyidcud-paying in
yestmcnt IN scores OF graded
schools clubs composed OF the boys
aud girls who are pupils therein are
engaged iu cultviating corn. toma-
toes. potatoes and other vegetables
aud On canning them, in raising
hogs. poultry. etc in seed selection.
in studying soils. and generally IN
gaining such Information and eN-
perlcucc "a will enable them, when
they grow up. 90 take the old. worn
out home farm and turn u into the
equivalent iu value % a gold mine.
Baton Rouge Country Review
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-04-24
Special 20 The News.

Special 20 The NCwE.
HEREFORD. TcN.. April O.. The
Dallas Commercial club reached here
yesterday az go . 20 aud departed
AZ s.05 p m
Owing 20 the inclemouCy of the
weather aud extremely muddy roads
10 vas not possible % show the big
irrigation wells 20 me entire party
Several we're taken ont to the Bas-
kin-iiester we'll however and their
expressions o. surprise aud wonder.
meni az such a marvellous flow OF va.
ter was great indeed Most OF IN.
crowd vas entertained eith speeches
and music az the court house The
turnout vas large and the big die.
trict court room vas packed The
Dallas Climb 's made up of "a jolly lo,
pf boosters aud Hereford sas rlad tp
welcome them 60 our midst.