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The Washington times., 1913-07-17
WHEELMEN'S CLUB
STILL IS RUNNING
Arlington Organization Never
Disbanded, But Centuries No
Longer Ridden.

II see that the old Century Cycle
Club has reorganlzed after being out of
existence for long span of years
said e. ]. Murphy, head of the Murphy
Company. Inc. TO Twelfth street north
west, when asked IL the other old cyci-
ing organizations in the city would fol-
low suit.
We'll, that's where the Arlington
Wheelmen have them beaten, for, we
never disbanded and still meet as q
social organization, though we don't
ride centuries any more"
The Arlington wheelmen was q ia
nous organization In Is day. and when
the twelve members still maintaining
the organization meet once q month
they never fall to recall the time they
beat the Century Cycle Club, which has
just reorganized. In q 100-mile road race
TO Frederick. Nd. and return. back In
the SOS.
The twelve members who have kept
the club alive, although few Of them
have been In the saddle in years, are
DR.. Edwin 8. Lothrop. Charles J. But
Ter. Walter ]. Thompson, William D.
Clark. Frank Sherman. A. Davidson,
F. Locffier. Nicholas Eckhardt q. O
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Revenue Receipts
To Break All Records

Internal revenue receipts for the fiscal
year 1913 will break all records The col
lections. on figures prepared in the o.
flee Of Colonel Osborn, Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue, will total S344, 20, ss3. n
in revenue. an increase Of mora than
go, o,0Oo from the record of 1912 Next
year. with an income tax. they will be
even greater. "
There was a heavy increase in returns
from wines and spirits, cigars and to-
bacco, due to increased consumption,
and the corporation tax returns show
over 100000 better than last year.
The figures are not yet completed Of
ficially, however, as the collections for
one or two districts for the last month
are estimated. The official figures will
be made public about August /.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Brazilian Minister
Grateful For Courtesies

Expressions Of deep appreciation for
the courtesies extended him during his
visit to this country are contained In a
telegram receiveE today by the State
Department from DR.. Lauro Muller. the
Brazilian minister for foreign AFFAIRS
The telegram was sent by DR.. Muller on
the eve of his departure from the United
States, and was addressed to Secretary
Bryan. as follows:
Il could not personally address each
of the distinguished members OF the
Cabinet. OF the Congress. or the Su-
preme Court, and Of the civil and mill
tary authorities who so delightfully."- re-
ceived the representative Of Brazil.
'I. therefore. beg you to have the
Kindness to express to each OF them
nv most sincere and profound gratt-
tude, with the wishes which l herewith
express for the continued happiness OF
these hospital people and for the grow
ing prosperity of the great republic
which have now had the good fortune
to visit"
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Last Flood Contributions.

What will probably be the last con-
tribution to the American National Red
Cross for the Ohio river flood sufferers
was received today by Treasurer Sher-
man Allen. This contribution, amount
Ion, treasurer of Richmond, KY, coll
lection. Mr.. Scanlon facetiously ex-
plained that 1t was for the food suf-
ferers ''or their descendants" He said
that he was sorry for the delay In send
ing II, but offered no explanation. It
may be used. he says, as Treasurer
Allen sees fit.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Redrafts Water Bill.

Congressman Raker of California to-
day completed redrafting the Hctcn
Hetchy water bill. providing for a new
water supply for San Francisco, for re-
Introduction tomorrow In the House as
amended by the Public Lands Commit
tee. When the House Democrats currency
caucus is held, the Californian will ask
that the bill be reconsidered an emerg
ency measure nd.permitted considera-
ton at this session.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Swedish Captain Complains.

Anderson Gunderson, a resident of
Goteberg, Sweden, and owner OF the
bark Edderside, appeared before the In
terstate Commerce Commission today
as plaintiff in a complaint against the
Gulf and Ship Island railroad, alleging
unjust discrimination by that company
in its wharfage practices at Gulfport
Miss. He declares that favored persons
receive preferential treatment from this
company. and that the whole state of
affairs Is made possible by a charter
from the State of Mississippi handing
the company on a platter the harbor of
Gulfport
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Russians Here Tonight.

Sixty-five Russian agriculturists, who
are touring the United tSates, will
reach Washington this evening. They
will be met at the Hotel Sterling by
Profs. Formal, Jodidi. Sanford, and
Schultz, of the Department of Agri-
culture. Tomorrow they will visit the
department, and will, then be shown
about the city, possibly visiting the
experiment farm at Arlington
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Major Sees President.

Major Thomas l. Rhoads, military
aide to the President In the Taft Ad-
ministration and successor to Major
Archie Butt, one of the heroes of the
Titanic disaster. called on President
Wilson this morning for the purpose OF
paying his respects. President Wilson,
in line with his efforts to do away with
formality az the White House, has abol-
ished the office of military aide. and
Major Rhoads, who mas been away from
the city on a vacation. will be trans
ferred.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17

Accompanied by Major General Wood
and other officers Of the general staff.
Secretary of War Garrison left yester-
day for his five weeks inspection tour
Of the army posts Of the West and
General Wood, those in the party are
Maj. Gen. James B. Aleshire, chief Of
the auartermasters' corps; Captain
Bayard, 8. j. Schindel, and Walter R.
Pedigo, Mr.. Garrison's secretary. Henry
8. Breckenridge. Assistant Secretary Of
War. Is Acting Secretary during the alb
sence of Mr.. Garrison.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Water Power DEVELOPMENT.

The greatest waterpower develop
ment in the history OF the State is now
underway in California. Several pro-
jects, on the national forest lands Of
the State are under construction. under
permit from the Secretary OF Agricul-
ture, and Secretary of the Interior
Lane has Just obtained the signature Of
the President on an order Of modifca-
tion which permits patent to issue to
the State Of California for certain lands
embraced in its indemnity school land
selection list in the Sacramento Dis
trict
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Map Expert Resigns.

John Mackey Williams. for twenty
years a map expert Of the Coast and
Geodetic and the Geological Surveys,
has resigned from the Government serv-
Ice to become president of a newly or
ganized map engraving and printing
company.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Would Back Pomerene.

Although the proposed swimming
match between Senators Pomerene and
Owen is called OF. letters concerning it
still come to the near-contestants. The
latest is one from Charles r. Bowen, Of
Chicago, who is willing to back Senator
Pomerene to the limit. Anybody who
learned TO swim in KiIlbuck creek can
beat the world declared the Chi
cagoans. who still retains his pride in
his native Ohio.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Commerce Department Changes.

George C. Hill has been temporarily
appointed laboratory assistant in the
Bureau of Standards. Department Of
Commerce. The temporary appoint
ment Of Emily w. Matter as clerk in
the Coast and Geodetic Survey has
been extended. Alfred e. Wild, jr.,
clerk in the Census Bureau. has been
detailed to the office OF Secretary of
Commerce Redfield. --..- 49,
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Woman Is Teamster.

MrDDLEBoRO. Mass. July r.-M1.
]. Z. Mcconnell. thirty-nve. lets q team
Of horses to the State highway COM
mission and herself drives the horses,
besides loading and unloading more
than SIX ton of stone every day.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Rev. John N. Schick
In Serious Condition

The condition Of the Rev. John N.
Schick. pastor Of Grace Reformed
Church. ~ho was struck by an auto
mobile last Saturday. ID serious.
It was reported today from the En-
erGency Hospital, where DR.. Schick was
taken after the accident. that he was
suffering greatly from the shock. and
that his condition was such as to oc-
casion considerable alarm. His hip
was dislocated and he suffered an In
i,,ry 10 the chest and minor bruises.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Approve Montana Bills.

tana within the Glacier National Park
are to be acquired by the Federal Gov
ernment under the terms of the bill ap-
proved by the Senate Public Lands
Committee. Another bill favorably
acted upon turns over to the State OF
Montana for educational purposes the
group Of stone buildings on the Fort
Assiniboine military reservation.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Loeb Calls On Wilson.

William C. Loeb. private secretary to
the President In the Roosevelt Admin
istration and former collector of the
port of New York, called at the White
House this afternoon and shook hands
with President Wilson and his sue
cessor, Secretary Tumulty. Mr.. Loeb
is now connected with the Guggenheim
interests.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17

Miller. DR.. Thomas Uts, J.. Oscar HI
chew, and Z. ,. Murphy.
The club held its July meeting at the
home of Nicholas Eckhardt, NO Eight
eenth street northwest. In addition to
the monthly social meetings, q banquet
Is held each year at one Of the hotels,
followed by a theater party for the
members. their wives. and families-
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Urges River Improvement.

Improvement of the Appoquinimik
river, near Wilmington. Del, at a cost
to the Government Of 81. 900 by AFFORD
ing a depth of seven feet and a width
Of sixty feet in the main channel, was
urged upon Congress today by Gen
eral Bixby, chief of the army engineer
ing board.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Breadstuff Exports Increase.

Expectations of breadstuffs from the
United States during the fiscal year 1913
totaIed s1sS.5e3.235 as against sl10,542. $50
in 1872 according to figures compiled by
the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce, Department of Commerce.
Exports of meat ana dairy products
showed a loss over the previous yea,
the figures being, 1913, $12e, ,554, 407, against
s132, ,5S7.2G for 1912. Cotton products
showed an increase
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Many Gems Produced.

Gems and precious stones were pro-
duced in the United States in 1912 to
the value of 1913. .722, according to Doug
las B.. Sterrett, of the United States
Geological Survey. The principal gem
mineral mined was Montana sapphire,
of which there was a large output The
development of the opal deposits of
Humboldt county. New, was attended
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Chinese To Care for forests.

The new Chinese Republic has estab-
lished a department Of agriculture and
forestry. China has for a long time
been pointed out as the most backward
nation in forest work, but the newest
republic is at work on a progress plan
in this direction, according to word
coming to the Forestry Service here
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
New Ruling on Food.

All dangerous food substances import
ed into the United states must in fu-
ture be denatured. or handled under
Treasury regulations precluding their
use for food, in accordance with new
rules prescribed by the Pure Food Bu-
reau. The order particularly touches
gelatine or glue, which contains ex-
cessive amounts of arsenic. copper, or
zinc. and nutmegs in a state Of de-
composition.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Agrees On More Parks.

The Public Lands SCommittee OF the
Senate has agreed to report favorably
the Myers bill. authorizing the Interior
Department to reserve twenty acres for
country parks. public Fairgrounds. and
community centers In each township
under irrigation project The cost of
furnishing water to these public tracts
is to be made part of the general
construction charge. The bill creates
several thousand rural parks In the
far West
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Treasurer's Office Sets Marx.

The Treasurer's office in the Treas
ury Department is the biggest bank"
in the United States, and one Of the
greatest money marts Of the world. fig
ures for the fiscal year 1913 show that
total of $4.071 $50, 900 in cash was
handled in this office during the year.
breaking all records. This is nearly
half a billion more than was handled
last year.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
OLD CYCLING CLUB
IS ORGANIZED AGAIN
Men Who Made Century Runs
to Baltimore Will Retrace
Path in Cars.

Tne same spirit which moves the old
vets to assemble periodically and swap
yarns Of bygone days prompted the
members of the Century Cycling Club.
famous organization in the nineties,
to reorganize for. social purposes. r..
Golf may have a language Of its own.
the automobilists may talk shop, and
the baseball fans may gossip all they
like, but they never will see the time
when they are as 'batty'' over their
favortte sport as were the bicycling en-
thusiasts
And in the old days when the sport
was in its prime there was no prouder
organization than the Century Cycling
Club
Century Runs.
Nearly every Sunday there was q
century run to Baltimore or to Fred
ericksburg, Nd. R. c. williams, 2518
Seventeenth street northwest, now a
clerk In the reclamation service, and
the star century rider Of the District,
would set the pace. and he set It hot
and the riders would trail along. drop
ping out one by one until only the
stardiest completed the 100 miles In the
required time Of fourteen hours.
Sometimes Williams would keep on
going after he had finished his first
hundred and make double and triple
century. The latter is 500 miles in
thirty-six hours on a continuous trip.
a form Of cruelty to animals that was
frequently INDUCED in those days .,
Mr.. Williams held all the century rec:
ords for the District In 1898 he rode
10000 miles. He has more than forty
century bars. .
First Head.
Faber Stevenson, law clerk in the
customs division Of the Postoffice De-
.partment Is another old star Of the
century riding days. He was the first
President of the Century Cycle Club
and when the club was reorganized
Mr.. Stevenson again was named as
its president. The other officers, who
also served when the club was found
ed, are Howard s. Fink. secretary;
Robert c. Williams, treasurer; Ed
ward S. Byrnes, captain, and Samuel
Barnhart, lieutenant.
Tho officers are now arranging TO
hold banquet August next in cele-
bration OF the seventeenth annivers-
ary Of the founding Of the club.
Another venture contemplated is a
trip to Frederick, over the old CEN
fury course; by automobile. It would
pc impossible to induce the club men,
bers to take the old trip by bicycle
Most of them confess that they
haven't been on a bicycle since the
palmy days, but they will enjoy re-
tracing the old path in motor cars.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
sII.oo To Niagara Fails and Return

Baltimore and Ohio Route Special
train of modern coaches and parior cars
from Union Station, Washington, ID. c.,
at 7:f5 A. NJ, July 18th, also August
1-15-19. September IL and rs. October
10. Tickets valid for return within is
days. Liberal stopover privileges re-
turning. Cheap side trips from the
Falls. Route via Philadelphia and Le-
high Valley,-Advt
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
legislative News In Brief
Garrison Starts on Tour.

with much success and a quantity of
magnificent gem material was obtained
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
O.. 50 To Philadelphia, sa.as To Chester

and $500 to Wilmington and return.
Sunday, July goth, Baltimore and Ohio
r. r. by special train leaving Union
Station at $500 A. NJ. Returning leave
Philadelphia Z 100. Chester 7:20, VIII
mington 7:42 p. NJ. same day. Half
fare for children.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17

EseIine Carey, five years old, of
1710 Thirty-fourth street northwest
stood too near the wheel of a dirt
wagon and her foot was mashed.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
City News Notes

John ID. Davis, BIS Third street
northwest, reported today to police
of the Sixth precinct the theft OF
$50 in cash and several articles Of
jewelry.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17

James c. Crupper and p. X. kar-
lett, carpenters, are in Emergency
Hospital today suffering from in
juries received by the breaking OF
q scafford on which they were work
ing in a room in the Jefferson School
building, Sixth and d streets south
west.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Robert Robinson. coIored stevedo,

on the river steamer Charles Mac
alester. fell overheard while coaling
the boat at the Seventh street wharf
early today and was drowned.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17

Violation of the new traffic regula-
tions with respect to the Isle of Safe
ty," at Thirteenth stree and New York
avenue northwest, was charged in FIVE
complaints in Police Court today and
fines OF 81 each were paid. The ar
rests were made last night by Bicy-
Gle Officer Charles Mansfield
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Sra, Baltimore and Return. .3sltimor.

and Ohio Every Saturday and Sunday.
Good to return until 8 90 A. NJ. train
Monday. All trains both ways, tnclud-
ing thD Royal Limited-Advt
The Washington times., 1913-07-17

The quarterly meeting of the Re-
tail Merchants Association will be
held at the rooms of the Chamber
Of Commerce tonight. 1t was an
nounced by Secretary Columbus to-
dag that only routine business is
scheduled for discussion at the
meeting.
The Washington times., 1913-07-17
Marion t. CiiukscaIes, "A coIored at-

torney. was indicted by the grand
jury today on a charge Of erlbezzIe-
ment preferred by Matilda A. BulIard.
a client II is alleged that se5 was
involved in the embezzIement. other
indictments returned were: Philip r.
Terry. non-slIpport; Elizabeth Fallon,
robbery. - ..s-l
The Washington times., 1913-07-17

Demonstration of Boy Scout activ-
titles will form a portion of the pro-
gram at a benefit TO be given by
members of Boy Scout Troop. No 40.
at Mrs. MAYORS lawn. Kenilworth
avenue, Kenilworth, d. c. tonight An
attractive program has been prepar-
ed and refreshments will be on sale.
The fete is held TO obtain funds for
carrying on the Troop camp several
weeks this summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-16
Jumping Fish
Jul
From Tit-Bits,

jumping as means of locomotion is
shared by a variety of animals of widely
elIerent classes. kangaroos and ierboas 8
among tne mammals, thrushes and robins
among the birds, as well as such familiar
forms as frogs, Goodies, crickets, and fieas
An Illustrate this proneness to leap.
mostly as means Of getting quickly over
the ground, and even lions and tigers,
Whlch never spring in ordinary circum-
stances, readily adopt this method OF at
tacking their victims
A considerable number of fishes are re-
Harkable for their leaping powers, and
several or these performers are on that
account specially favored by anglers
since, by jumping clear of the water, in
some cases many times in succession, they
tax the fishermans skill more severely
than fishes less active, and .hereby give
added zest to their capture. -.
Members of the salmon family are uni
versally famous for their high jumps
The sea trout. which gladden. Devon
rivers under the seasonable name of ''har-
vest peal, are untiring acrobats, and a
nsh of pound weight will more than
chce jump several times it's own length
out OF the water when hooked before CON-
ing to the net. Unless the fisherman re-
sronds by promptly lowering the top OF
his rod, the fragile gut is likely to break
and as 1t is part of every sportsman
creed TO appreciate his lastime In proper
ton to the difficulties " presents, the sea
trout stands high in the anglers estima-
ton.
AT their best salmon can jump at least
~ feet above the curface, feat achieved
ny slapping the water with the powerful
tall and fiexing the body until the head
and tail all but meet.
The grandest of all these leapers Is the
tarpon otherwise silver king, or grand
ecaille,' monster herring, which may
measure six or seven feet and weigh q
couple of hundred pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-16
GAINESVILLE UMPS
CLOUTS MERKLE;
GAME FORFEITED

GAINESVILLE, o., June 15.-In an exciting
exhibition game here this afternoon be-
tween the New York Nationals and tbs
local Interstate league team, the Giants
won by the score of to 4, although Um-
pire Frank Newhouse of the Interstate c
league declared the game forfeited t
GAINESVILLE to 0, following his fight with
Merkle of the Giants.
Merkle in the eighth objected to New
house's decision on close play at first
and finally made a pass at the umpire
Newhouse hit the New York first base
man over the mead with his mask and
brought blood rom the cash, then or
dered him from the game. Merkle refused
to go and the umpire then forfeited the
game to GAINESVILLE, 8 to 0. Manager
Marty Hogan of the locals, however, or
dered the game Continued and he himself
acted as umpire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-16
OF ACCESSION
OF EMPEROR CELEBRATED

the accession of Emperor William OF
Germany to the throne was given here
tonight. Among the speakers were
Count Johann Won Bernstorff, the Ger
man ambassador, and Mayor Gaynor
Toasts were drunk to the German EN-
peror and the nation and to the United
States and its people.
In his address Count Bernstorn said
This day is being celebrated by
Americans in the United States who
praise the Emperor as the prince of
peace. Although he has kept peace for
20 years, it is not possible for us Ger
mans to dream the dreams of eternal
peace. The geographical situation OF
Germany for centuries was such that
it became the bloody battlefield of all
the nations Today we can celebrate
the anniversary of 100 years of peace
in Germany; that is for 100 years no
enemy has set foot on German SOIL"
The German club also gave a dinner
in celebration of the anniversary of the
accession of the Emperor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-16
bESSEMER AFTER
VANHOOSE CANAL

Bessemer, June 15.-(Special accord
ing to James A. Van Hoose, chairman Of
the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
waterways committee, Birmingham is
willing to forego the effort to get the
van Hoose canal in order to aid in
getting the canal to Bessemer. Major
Flagler's report was adverse but it has
not been ascertained whether the report
was divided into two sections, one for
Bessemer and one for Birmingham
DIR. e. p. Lacy, the chaiaman of the
mass meeting which was held in Besse-
mer last week has appointed the COM
mittee composed of w. p. Gum, J. A.
Van Hoose and Il. A. Weller to meet
the board of engineers of the war de-
partment on rivers and harbors in Wash
lngton, and try to have the report OF
Major Flagler, which was adverse to the
building of the proposed canal, set aside
and that of Major Ripley adopted
Senator Joseph +. Johnston will ar
range with the board of engineers and
notify the committee when the meeting
will be held, SO the men named will be
present.
Bessemer is very anxious for the canal
and strong fight will be made to have
1t built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-16
SEVERAL HURT WHEN
ENGINES COLLIDE:
l.. & N. Passenger Collides
With A. G. S. Freight
Near Bessemer

Bessemer. June 15.-(Special) This aft
ernoon about $3.50 o'clock passenger
train on the Louisville and Nashville
railroad and through freight on the
Alabama Great Southern eollided at the
crossing about two blocks north OF the
Alabama Great Southern depot. r. S.
Searcy. the engineer of the freight. was
scalded on the neck and arms. while a
number of passengers were slightly in
jured
Both engines We're badly damaged and
several box cars on the Alabama Great
Southern We're demolished.
w. c. Wrye was the engineer on the
passenger train.
According to eye witnesses the passen-
ger train had slowed up and blown for
the crossing when the freight came by
and the collision occurred
Both the Louisville and Nashville and
the Alabama Great Southern wreckers
were brought to the scene to clear up
the wreck. Traffic was delayed for sew
eral hours the southbound passenger
train on the Alabama Great Southern
was detailed over the Southern railroad.
Among those being injured were: Isaac
Ramsey. Anna Jackson, Letha Lewis,
Lewis, Joe stephen, Early Collins. Peter
Jitts, George Sims and c. w. Hight, all
negroes.