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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
CAN'T JUGGLE AWAY THE DEBTS
Supreme Court Says Creditors May
Hold Reorganized Corporation for
Old Company's Debt.

Washington.-In decision of
momentous importance, especially to
railroads, the supreme court has laid
down the general principle that a
creditor of a corporation, not a party
to reorganization, may hold for debt
the corporations successor.
In this specific case the court, five
to four, in a decision, which Justice
Lurton, who dissented, declared was
alarming held the Nothern Pacific
Railway Company responsible for
$685. 600 judgment against the North
ern Pacific Railroad Company despite
the fact that the court expressly
stated that no moral wrongdoing was
to he found in the reorganization
Corporation lawyers who heard the
decision declared it was a direct blow
at the practice of recognizing cor
porations to get rid of enormous con-
tracts or escape payment to unsecured
creditors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
A MISSISSIPPI LEVEE GAVE WAY
Nine Hundred Square Miles Will Be
Flooded and 10000 Driven
From Their Homes.

Natchez, Miss.-A long threatened
break in the main line Mississippi
river levees along the west bank in
Upper Louisiaan came when the Lake
St. John levee, twelve miles north of
Ferriday, La, went out, turning the
flood waters loose upon fine farming
lands and villages of Lower Tensas
and Concordia parishes.
Approximately 10000 persons will
be driven from their homes in a re-
gion of about 900 square miles. The
property damage will total several
hundred thousand dollars.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

Professor Allen Hoben of the prac-
teal theology department of the Uni
versity of Chicago told an audience in
that city that IL the average boy of the
slums, when eighteen years of age, de-
cides to pay back his parents what ii
has cost them to bring him up, he will
find himself in debt $4,000. He went
on to calculate that sons of wealthy
parents cost much more-in some in
stances as high as 100000. Ii a clev-
er business man could arrange to buy
some of those Chicago boys at what
they are really worth and sell them
on the basis of Professor Hoben's cal
culations as to their cost price, he
would make enough money to live at
Palm Beach every winter and at New
port every summer for the rest of his
life
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
ALASKA BARS JAP FISHERMEN
The Territorial Senate Passes the
Measure by Unanimous Vote
Now Goes to Governor.

Juneau, AlaSka.-The house Anti
Alien Fishing bill has passed the ter
ritorial senate by a unanimous vote
and now is in the hands OF the gov
ernor message was sent to Gov
ernor Johnson of California, inform
ing him of the Alaska legislatures
ection.
The EiIl. designed to bar Japanese
fishermen who have rapidly increased
their operations in Alaska waters in
recent years, passed both houses a
month ago by unanimous vote, but
April the senate reconsidered the
measure to await legal advice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
BANKS TO PAY GOVERNMENT
TWO PER CENT INTEREST ON
DEPOSITS AFTER JUNE I.
Earn a Million Dollars Annually
-Upsets Tradition.

Washington, ID. C.-The fiscal sys-
tenn of the United States governing
deposits of federal funds in national
banks was revoIutionized by Secre-
tary McAdoo of the Treasury Depart
ment with an announcement that all
government repositories, whether ac-
tive or inactive, would be required to
pay interest at the rate of per cent
a year, beginning June 1, upon de-
posits of the government
simultaneously with this action. the
secretary authorized an immediate in
crease of s1O,0O0,00O in government
deposits in the national banks, max
ing the total 52,649,964 from which
the federal treasury will earn, under
the new interest order, s1,053,000 an
nually.
Hitherto the Democrats have been
radically opposed to sending govern
ment funds to banks and last fall crit
icised the Republican administration
for such plan. Now there are indi-
cations that Secretary McAdoo in
tends to release still more surplus
money from the treasury vaults and
place it in general circulation through
increased deposits with the national
banks. In a statement he said:
with the banks paying interest on
government deposits the secretary
may be justified in keeping larger bal
ances in the national banks. thereby
increasing the volume of money in cir
culation and to that extent reducing
the amount locked up in the treasury.
This is the first time in history that
the Treasury Department has called
upon the banks to pay interest on
what are known as active deposits, or
accepted, except in period of financial
stress, securities other than govern
ment bonds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
CANAL TO BE READY IN OCTOBER
Officials of the Commission Say That
Warships Can be Sent Through
at That Time.

Washington.-The Panama Canal
will be ready for the first battle ship
to use as a means of transit from the
Atlantic to the Pacific some time next
October.
Officials of the IstnmIan Canal COM
mission said that they were making
effort to complete the locks and gates
of the waterway by that time, and
that at present the largest force of
workmen ever employed on the canal
is utilized
The total working force numbers
44,173 men. They are divided into
three shifts, working eight hours
each.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
CALIFORNIA Will STAND PAT
SECRETARY BRYAN IN CONFER
ENcE WITH STATE LEADERS.
Governor johnson Believes Alien Land
Law Will Pass Notwithstanding
the Presidents Views.

Sacramento, GAIA day of confer
ence between Secretary of State
Bryan and Governor johnson and the
members of the California legislature
over proposed antialien land laws
ended with the conference adjourned
to await replies to messages sent to
Washington by Mr.. Bryan.
The impression prevailed, when the
conference adjourned. that the resolve
of the majority leaders, to enact
eligible to citizenship" from owning
land in California remained I'M
changed, although Mr.. Bryan, as the
personal representative of President
Wilson, advised strongly against such
action. Governor Johnson indicated
this in brief, intense address to the
right to follow the lead of other states
toned and said such action now
seemed assured.
st have presented the presidents
views as I understand them, de-
clared Mr. Bryan to the conference
just before it adjourned.
Stating his position to the confer
ence, Governor Johnson said, in part:
The bill proposed for passage by
the California legislature can call
forth no just criticism from the ma
tional administration nor from any
foreign nation. Here in California is
not a question of whether the Japa-
nese government takes offense at
what we do, but whether we give
that government just cause for Of
tense. 1 do not believe that the pro-
posed law prohibiting land ownership
by aliens who are ineligible to cfti-
zenship gives the Japanese just cause
for taking offense.''
Secretary Bryan re-affirmed the
states right to act in manner it saw
fit, but suggested several alternatives
to the passage of the bill restricting
aliens Ineligible to citizenship bas-
ing his reasons on the broad founda-
ton of public policy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

The feats of professional runners
seem Insignificant when compared
with the regular performances of an
East Indian caste. These Kahars, who
are also known as Jhinwarb, live in
the Punjab, where for centuries they
have acted not only as runners, but
as fishermen and as water fowl catch
ers. These men are said to be able
to accomplish 100 miles day without
resting There is said to be a well
authenticated instance wherein one
Tika Ram carried dispatches 800
miles in three days, from Mean-Mir to
Merut, says Harper's Weekly. 1t is
further said that so far from shorten
ing their lives, these performances
really conduce to longevity in the Ka-
hars, many of whom are able not only
to withstand the strain of covering
great distances, but to thrive under
it. The jinrikisha man, too. notwish-
standing his irregular diet, excessive
use of liquor and exposure to the ele-
ments, lives to a reasonable age In
Toxic, when a census was taken of
the jinrikisha men some years ago,
there were found to be more than 1900
who were over ffty-five years of
age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Bail for Hawthorne's Aid.

New York, n. Y.-The United States
Circuit Court of Appeals granted the
application for release under $4,000
bail of Albert w. Freeman, convicted
March IA last with Julian Hawthorne
and DR.. William J. Morton, with u.s.
ing the mails to defraud investors in
mining stock.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
WIND STORM STRIKES WICHITA
Several Buildings were Damaged and
One House Was Moved
From Foundation.

Wichita, Kama house was lifted
from it's foundations, several barns
were destroyed and other buildings
damaged by a tornado that struck the
north part of Wichita at 4:30 o'clock
in the afternoon The home of Mrs
Charles Crayton was turned half
around and carried from the founda-
ton The woman and her seven chill
dren, who we're in the house, were un-
hurt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
A sIeepwaIker TOOK POISON.

Rogers, Ark.-Miss Kate Graham,
living eight miles southeast of Rog-
ers, arose during the night while
asleep and swallowed ten strychnine
tablets which she had been in the
habit of administering to her invalid
mother. The overdose of the poison
threw her into commissions, which
awakened the family. A physician
saved her life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Montenearfns LEAVING scutari.

vienna-The foreign office was in
formed that Crown Prince Danilo of
Montenegro has left Scutari with the
bulk of his army, going nortnward.
Government circles regard the move
ments as equivalent to the evacuation
of the fortress, which had been de-
manded by the European powers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Took own Life With Dynamite.

Ladysmith, Wis.-Death by dyna-
mite was the method of suicide used
by Peter Fluri, farmer near here
Placing the explosive on the ground,
F1uri lay down on the charge and
watched the fuse shorten until the
Illuminating cap was exploded
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

In the interests of dress reform In
China, women are to be asked to give
up their trousers for robes. and prob
ably the conservative element will de-
nounce them for their unwomanly Gag
errass to discard the garb of their
mothers and grandmothers. For preiu-
dice and custom never did play up
consistency as a strong point
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
A Helena. Ark, Bank Close,

Helena, Ark--The Bank of Helena,
capitalization " million dollars, has
closed its doors. Large outstanding
loans which could not be collected are
said to be the reason 1t was an
nounced that depositors would be paid
I'm full
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
SOUTHERN PACIFIC LOSES SUIT
Lands Estimated to Be Worth $780,
OoO, GOO to $50, 1000, coo Returned
to Federal Government

Portland, Orchards stipulated to
be worth s30,006,oOO and estimated by
experts to have value On $4,000, 000
to $60,0o0,000 have been taken from
the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany and returned to the federal gov
eminent by order of Judge c. E. Vol
verton in the United States District
court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Old Rags Hid An Explosive.

Clinton, Iowa.-An explosive con-
cealed among some clothes that were
being fed into a shredder at a paper
mill here was detonated, wrecking a
part of the plant, killing two men and
injuring three others.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

A man has been found in Los An
geles whose wife censors his news
In the public press This seems to
mark the top notch of marital subju-
CATION I'm this age where daily news In
one OF the necessaries of life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
YACHT Trio Rested Wilson.

Washington, D. Crested after
two days ard night of quiet aboard
the yacht Sylph on the Potomac river,
completely away from the cares of Of
fee, President Wilson has returned
to the White House
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Robber Hid In a Church.

Coffeyville, Kan.-E. E. Kindley. a
newsdealer who came here from Kan
sas City last year. was shot in the
thigh by robber who hid in the base
ment stairway of the First Presby-
terrain church Kindley's wound il
sot serious
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

In California they propose to have
women policemen on motorcycles
This age is full of shocks to old-fash-
toned notions, but the world might as
well get used to woman's refusal to
acknowledge that the kitchen Is her
sphere
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Henry Breckenridge starts work

Washington, D. C.-Henry Breckcn-
ridge of Kentucky has taken the oath
of office and entered on his duties az
assistant secretary of war, succeed.
ing Gen Robert Shaw Oliver
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Arson RING Member to Prison.

South Bend, Ind.-Ben Kahn con-
victed of burning his store here, was
sentenced to from two to twenty-one
years in the Indiana state prison by
Judge Funk in the circuit court
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Killed in an Arkansas Runaway.

Rogers, Ark.-W- A. Mcneil. bust
ness man of this city, was killed in a
runaway accident at his ranch On
White river. seven miles from ners-
He was so years old.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Queer Arrangement.

IT am not going to take a sleeper
for this one trip
But isn't part of the journey at
night?"
We'll, what of that?"
How can you make night jour
ney in a day coach?"'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

Oklahoma Constable Killed Farmer.
Jay. Ok Moore, a farmer living
ing five miles from here. was shot and
killed by James Johnson. constable.
Moore resisted arrest and johnson
shot in self defense.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
More Farm Teachers Needed.

Washington-The United States
bureau of education has issued an ap-
peal for agricultural teachers in high
schools
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
Heartrendl

Heartrendinq Process.
WAS your work edited with acumen?S
mo; with an axe"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10
SHOWED Two Inches in Denver.

Denver--A heavy snow fall which
began at midnight continued until
daylight, covering the ground two
inches Warm weather succeeded the
snow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

1t sometimes happens that deaf
mute is not highly educated, but what
he knows he has at his fingers ends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

Mrs WinsIow.s Soothing Syrup for Chi1dren
:eething, softeus the gums, reduces infismma-
tion,allay pain.cnres wind collie bottie-A6s
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

Many have smoked LEWIS Single Bind
er cigar for the past sixteen years. Always
found in reliable quality. Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-05-10

IT'S no trouble ct ALL, says bill
collector ito find people out"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-16
NEW MEMBERS ARE.
INVITED BY SONS
Interesting Session Held by Council No.
/; Insurance Plans Talked Over
and Music Is Listened To.

An interesting session of Salt Lake
Council No. !. Native Sons of Utah, was
held last night. j, 6. McAllister, j.
W. Brown, B. H. Smith, o. D. Elason,
and William n. Davis were initiated as
new members. An interesting discus
sion of the proposed insurance feature
OF the organization was given by II, A,
Smith.
One Of the most interesting features
of the meeting was the rendition Of the
intermeZzo from "Cavaleria Rust-
CANA by Bert Leitz. The boy, l9
years Of age, rendered the difficult Sc
lection in mastery manner on a
violin of his own make, which pos
sesses a beautiful tone, according to
those who heard it. Another violin solo
was given by V. W. Clayton, and a
vocal selection by William r. Sibley,
Miss Ivy Ensign acted as accompanist.
A special meeting of the board Of
governors Of the grand council will be
held in room 903, Boston building, at
10 clock tomorrow morning to discuss
and arrange for the participation of the
Native Sons in the parade which will
feature the opening Of the Wizard of
the Wasatch carnival the last of the
month
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-16
DISPOSITION Of Afidavits.

Later, he added he and Mulhall tried
to get McDermott TO turn over the af-
fldavits and other documents in Mulhal's g
possession. including the correspondence
recently made public, 10 r. committee OF
the house TO Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent Of the American Federation OF La
Dor and 20 Clarence Darrow. defending
the Mcnamara brothers in the dyDnmIt-
ing cases on the Pacific coast
McMichaels told OF a conference early
In 1912 at saloon near the capitol
when, he said, he. McDermott and Null
haII drew resolution providing for the
publication Of the MuIhall correspond
and documents. He said that MCDcr-
mott agreed to soc Speaker Clark Ma
1orlty Leader Underwood and Republican
Leader Mann, and. II they were favor
ably inclined, to Introduce the resolution
In the house.
"Three days later" said the witness,
"McDermott told Mulha that he had seen
the leaders and that they advised a gainst
the Introduction of the resolution. Nc
Dermott lied about that lIe hadn't seen
the leaders"
"How do YOU know he lied7" asked
Chairman Garrett.
"Why he'd rather lie than eat" said
McMchaels.
The chairman had some difficulty In re-
storing order In the committee room after
this outburst.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-16
DIGGS CENTER OF
FIGHT IN STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. l5,-Maury l..
Diggs got into fresh trouble tonight. and
out OF il. Leaving the federal building
by side entrance TO shield his vile. his
mother, his father and three aunts from
public curiosity he was ambushed by a
squad OF newspaper photographers The
women tried 10 run, but the photograph
ers kept pace with them, swapping their
cameras they gave chase.
Somebody snatched az camera, Some
body punched photographeISin the face,
bystande ers joined I'm and In an instant
there was a freef for-all fight at the cen
ter Of a swirling crowd Drew Cami-
netti WAS swept Into the vortex and be-
gan 10 struggle with the rest. IT be-
came so complicated that the squad
of police who came running to the me-
lee bundled the whole party of princl~
pals into a patrol wagon and took them
To the nearest station. There 1t trans
pired after much argument, that one
photographer had been hammered on the
head with something hard. what or by
whom he couldn't be sure, reporter
said that the photographer had been
smashed IN the face with his own camera.
AS the upshot OF the whole affair Diggs
was released and a friend OF his. a law
clerk. was charged with battery
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-16
ENVOY DELIVERS
PRESIDENTS NOTE

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 15.-President
Wilson s message to President Huerta
now is in the possession of the govern
meut which may be expected to reject
it or to return some answer shortly,
Foreign Minister Gamboa in the two
conferences be has had with John Lind,
President Wilson 8 special representa-
tive in Mexico, came to the conclusion
with the consent Of President Huerta
that the simplest way to an end was to
accept the document for President
Huerta and his cabinet and study il.
1t would appear now that as the
message has been in the possession OF
the government since Thursday night
aud no action concerning it has yet
been announced, the government Is not
disposed summarily to reject it. 1t is
argued by those who have been watch
ing the efforts of President Wilson to
effect settlement of Mexico's diff
culties that the longer Mexico delays
her answer, up to a reasonable time,
the more reason there is for hope that
President Huerta is disposed TO give
friendly consideration to the docu-
meut,
The government remains silent re
gardinp the entire matter. but Mr.
Lind this afternoon, with the consent
of Senior Gamboa, admitted for the
first time to American newspaper cor
respondents that he had held confer
erces with the Mexican minister of for
eigu affairs, adding that they had been
cordial in character. While neither of
the principals will admit the fact, in
formation has been obtained that the
object Of Mr.. Lind s visit to Senor
Gamboa late last night was to deliver
President Wilson note, AS an indi-
cation of the determination of Mr.,
ind tn so conduct himself. that he can
not be criticised for talking too much
in unofficial quarters he today refused
to grant an interview to group of
woll.known politicians. including
number of members of the chamber Of
deputies. The group belongs to what is
known as the reform element and were
close supporters of the late President
Madero. Mr.. Lind told them that un
til his official mission was fulfilled
he did not desire to discuss Mexican
politics with other persons than of
ficjaJs
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-16
RAY CONSOLIDATED
C0NPA|NY'S REPORT
Total Profits for the Quarter
Amount to $7l6,6O1; Quar-
terly Dividend, $543, ,662.
Special TO The Tribune.

special TO The Tribune.
NEW YORK, Aug, l5.-The Ray Con-
so!idated Copper company reports for the
quarter ended June 80 last, including the
d!sbursed earnings OF the Ray & ella
Valley railroad Direct operating profit,
$'l6.6o1. miscellaneous income, etc, st0,-
los; total profits, 1926. 759; quarterly divi-
dend paid June 80 amounted 10 sS43, 662.
The above ca rnings are computed on the
9asls oi u, Ia cents pound for copper pro-
duced, The capital stock Of dividend
payment was 1,449,765 shares. There
was converted during the quarter $4,000
par value OF bonds leaving $2,9el, 900 par
value outstanding at the end OF the
period
The total amount OF copper on hand
and in transit (sold and unsold) was
l6S33,919 pounds, inventoried at an aver
age value of 14.14S cents a pound The
average cost OF mining for the quarter
exclusive Of 12t cents development
charge was 1921 cents a ton; the milling
cost was 45.25 cents ton. The average
cost per pound OF net copper produced
during the quarter, after allowing for
smelling deductions and after crediting
income from the Ray G. Gila Valley rail-
road against operating costs, but with
out so applying other miscellaneous in
come, was 9.55S cents, as compared with
9.509B cents The production during the
quarter was l3,402,395 pounds. new rec
ord.