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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-02

ArUuses the Liver and E@urifies the Blood.
The Old Standard general strengthen
ing Tonic. GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC. arouses the liver to action,
drives Malaria out of the blood and
builds up the system For adults and
children. soc.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-02
10 GO al Id NIosnnItoea.

to any work without being worried by
the biting or singing of Mosquitoes, by
applying to the face, ears and hands,
DIR. PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING
OIL. Price 25c, SOC S1.00.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-02
DOUBTS IF G. H.
WILL SINK TRACKS
High Official Of Road Thinks Expense
Too Great; Property Owner Says
Sinking n Nnceggurv-

One Of the higher officials Of the c.
II. railroad doubts If the. company will
imme diately take up the matter Of sink
ing the tracks along Main street to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26

Secretary Daniels has appointed Com
rnander Victor Blue of South Carolina to
he chief of the bureau of navigation,
Navy Department. in place of Capt.
Philip Andrews, resigned. The incumbent
of that Office has the rank and pay of a
rear admiral.
Before the navy personnel had fairly
recovered from the surprise caused by
the change in head of the navigation bu
reau. Secretary Daniels issued a fresh
order today that viii have far-reachinS
consequences. That makes sea service an
absolute condition for promotion. 1t took
the form of an instruction to the naval
examining board, requiring:
That officers coming up for promotion
shall have had sufficient sea services IN
the grade from which they are to be pro-
NOTED. TO insure beyond doubt that they
are fully qualified and experienced at
sea to perform the sea duties OF the
next higher grade
The new chief of the bureau of naviga-
ton has had a conspicuous career in the
navy.
During the Spanish war Commander
Blue was promoted for heroism a re-
suit OF daring accommodating tours around
Santiago to locate the enemy's feet
Later he was commended for conspicu-
Gus gallantry while commanding the
AlNdFduO. during the past TWO
years he has bt.R> on duty with the
general board in this city.
Capt Andrews probabf},sswill be given
command of a battleship. <.D
Secretary's Statement.
A statement issued by Secretary Dan
iels says that the new navigation bureau
chief would not have the assignment of
officers senior to him in his regular rank.
and that the Secretary himself would as
sign to duty captains and rear admirals.
Since coming into Office the state
mentoadded. 1.-The Secretary has received
many reports showing that there is some
dissatisfaction among the. enlisted and
commissioned personnel of the navy, and
he has found Commander Blue thorough
~ in accord with his ideas as to the
necessary steps that should be taken to
advance the interests Of the enlisted men
and Of the sea-going officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
VERDICT BY COMPROMISE
Contest Over Margaret Barry's
Will Settled by Jury in
Probate Court.

The contest over the estate of Miss
Margaret Barry. who left the bulk of f1er.
property valued at $44000 to Rev. j. NJ.
OBrien for the benefit of the parochial
school OF st. Peters Church. was settled
today BY a verdict rendered by jury in
the Probate Court before Justice Gould
sustaining the will. The verdict is the
result of compromise by which the be-
quests made 10 the nephew and three
nieces Of the deceased are materially in
creased. The nieces and nephew had
filed the caveat protesting against the
probate of the will.
A law suit involving the title to real
estate valued at s20,o0O. conveyed many
years ago by Miss Barry TO Father
O'Brien. is also TO be dismissed. it was
stated.
The Will of Miss Barry provided be-
quests of $50 each for her nieces, Mary
O'Connor, Ellen Pillsbury and May Bar
ry, and a like sum to her nephew, George
Barry. Charitable requests included $500
each 10 81. Joseph's Orphan Asylum and
10 Little Sisters OF the Poor and ST. VIM
cent de Pauls Society.
Daniel w. O'Donoghue and the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company are
named as executors.
Attorney George p. Hoover appeared
for the relatives. Attorneys D. w
O'Donoghue. Mckenney, Flannery Il.
HitZ appeared for the WILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
RUDOLPH WELCOMES
BUILDERS TO CAPITAL
Annual Convention Begins,
About Fifty Delegates
Attending.

The second annual convention OF the
National Building Trades and Employ
ers' Association of the United States con-
vened this morning at the Hotel Cont
mental, with about fifty delegates in at
tendance.
Twenty-one states are represented In
the association. but the delegates from
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio were unable
to reach this city this morning because
OF the floods in the middle west. John
Atkinson of Philadelphia. president of
the association. was unable to attend
because OF serious illness. and John r..
Galloway of Washington, vice president,
presided.
Mr. Galloway called the convention to
order in the assembly hall on the top
floor OF the hotel at II o'clock, and intro
duced Cuno H. Rudolph, chairman Of the
board OF District Commissioners, who
welcomed the delegates to the city. The
address In response on behalf Of the
delegates was made by Edwin 8. withers
of Scranton, Pa, former president Of the
association.
e. c. Graham. president OF the Builders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
BRIG. GEN. PERRY DIES
Resided at 20O3 | Street
Since Shortly After
the Civil War.

Brig. Gen. Alexander James Perry, L.
S. A., retired. died early this morning
at his home, 2oos 1 street northwest.
after an illness of about a week. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, and inter
m spt will be in Arlington.
Gen% Perry was born in Connecticut
December IL. 1928.
He was appointed to West Point July
|. 1877. and became a second lieutenant
in the artillery four years later. At the
outbreak of the civil war he had been
advanced to, the rank of captain. From
1862 until 1864 he served as a colonel in
the volunteer army. Following the war
he was advanced until he reached the
rank of brigadier general, when he
tired in 1901 For many years Gen.
Perry had made his home on 1 street,
where he first moved shortly after the
civil war.
He is survived by his wife. two sons.
Capts. j. A. and A. W. Perry. both L. S.
Army, retired. and two daughters. Mrs.
Henry F. Osborn of New York and Mrs.
j. s. Morgan of Princeton. n j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
DREDGE OUT OF SERVICE.
U. s. Engineers Machine in Need
of a New Cutter.

Until the new cutter for the United
states Army Engineers service dredge Dali
ecarha arrives the machine VIII be out OF
service and the members of the crew
are taking advantage of the opportunity
TO make some alterations 10 the machine
Monday IL was put on "A shoal bank In
the upper end of the harbor, near the
railroad bridge, so that the mechanics
employed aboard could cut two holes
about six inches in diameter through one
side for new suction pipes. The work
was done on one tide and the dredge was
taken back to its berth at the engineers
service pier. on the Potomac park side
of the harbor
IL is said that ass soon as the new
cutter is received ii will he placed in
position and the machine Will be taken
10 the eastern branch to resume work
where II left off last fall when IL broke
cutter and was forced to suspend
operations.
The making ready for service of the
snagboat York. and other floating equip
ment belonging to the engineers service
IS also in progress at the station abreast
the foot Of 14th street southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
IMPATIENT OF DELAY.
Republican Leaders Want Call Issued
for National Convention.

An independent movement for a re-
publican national convention will be be-
gun by party leaders i'm Washington, 1t
was sad today, unless steps are taken to
call such convention by officers OF the
republican national committee by or be-
fore April Is.
Party workers. who demand that the
basis of southern representation be
changed. and that state primary laws
be recognized in the election OF national
delegates. are eXerting pressure upon the
members OF the national committee, in
the hope that Chairman Hilles will call
a committee meeting within the next two
or three weeks
Senator Cummins and others are I'M
derstood to be determined to bring about
the holding of a convention by other
means. If the national committee fails
to act within short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26

admitted to the bar in 1884. He went to
Seattle. Wash, and began the practice
of law.
He declined nomination for Congress
in 1890 but was candidate for governor
in 1892 and nominee for United States
senator In 1894 from the state of
Washington. He was candidate for
the vice presidential nomination on
the democratic ticket in 1896: he was a
member of Congress from Washington
from 1897 to 1899, and was author of
the resolution in Congress in 1897
looking to Cuban independence.
Since then he has been identified with
politics both national and in the state OF
Illinois. 10 which he moved in 1903. He
was corporation counsel of Chicago for
two years beginning 1905, and ran for
governor in 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
PLANS NEW OPERA HOUSE.
Hammerstein Purchases Site for
One to Be Devoted to English.

NEW YORK, March 26-Oscar Ham
mersten announces the purchase of
site for an opera house, TO be devoted
to grand opera in English. and declared
he would have ii ready for opening Janu-
airy l, 1914. He insisted that his con-
tract entered into with the Metropolitan
company when he gave up his Manhat-
tan Opera House three years ago, pro-
viding that he would not produce grand
opera here for ten years. will not inter-
fere with the carrying out OF his new
project.
The new opera house, which will stand
Ut Lexington avenue and 51st street, on
the edge of the fashionable residence dis
trfct, ID to cost 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
LEWIS ELECTED SENATOR.
Chosen for the Long Term by the
Illinois Legislature.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 26.-Jame:
Hamilton Lewis (democraD was today
elected United States senator for the Ion ]
term.
James Hamilton Lewis has been in state
and national politics since before 1880.
He was born In DanviiIe. Va. May 12
1885, and was educated at Houghton Col
lege and the University of Virginia,
studied law in Savannah, Ga. and was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
MR.. GIBSON IN COURT.
Playwright and Society Leader
Charged With Speeding.

Preston Gibson. playwright and society
leader. appeared in the Police Court to-
day TO answer charge preferred against
him by Policeman Thomas j. Walsh of
the sixth precinct. that Mr.. Gibson ex-
ceeded the speed limit while on eth street
northwest last Saturday. On the recon-
mendation of Prosecuting Attorney r. L.
Williams, Judge Mullowny took Mr.. Glib
sons personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26

Union Suits: low neck, tight knee
and umbrella pants: ordinary and
extra large sizes: two garments In
one and fitting like q glove. 2Ec
Standard at soc. Each.
Three suits for $1.00.
"Kayser's" Lisle thread I'm ION
Suits; reinforced where the strain
comes; tight knee and UNI 7Ec
brella style. Standard at $1.OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
GIVEN AN AUTHORSHIP
Robert W. WooIey Not to Be
Appointed Assistant Sec
rotary of Treasury.

Robert w. Wooley who was slated for
an assistant secretary of the Treasury,
will be designated as one of the auditors,
OF the Treasury. He will not be made
assistant secretary. according to reliable
information today.
Opposition to the selection of Wooley
as assistant secretary of the Treasury
developed when the President conferred
about it with the senator's from Virginia
They objected to his being accredited to
virginia, especially as another Virginian,
John Shelton Williams had been selected
for an assistant secretary of the Treas
ury.
Votes in Virginia.
Wooley has had his home in Virginia
for three years. He votes there and is
said to be d political factor in the COM
munity where he resides. He declined to
be considered anything but a Virginian,
as he has not voted. in Kentucky. his
nome state. for more than fifteen years.
An authorship was offered to WooIey
as an alternative post. He has indicated
his desire not to embarrass the admin
lStraIon or be the center of a storm
and has signified his willingness TO
accept.
The authorship for the Interior De-
partment is probably the post that
Wooley will fill. 1t pays $500 less than
the assistant secretaryship.
of the appointment may
not he made until after Congress meets.
The President has stated his purpose to
make no recess appointments except where
vacancies exist by reason of death or
resignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26

and Manufacturers Exchange Of this
city. also delivered an address OF well
come, to which l. III. Scates OF Baltimore,
Md. secretary Of the association. re-
sponded
Vice President Galloway appointed the
following committees: Credentials. B. X.
Nusbaum. Philadelphia: II. L.. Lewman.
Louisville. KY. and G. T. Stafford. Bir-
mtngham. Ala.
Resolutions-John Trainor. Baltimore,
Md: J. D. Wood. Atlanta. Ga, and e. r.
s. Embry. Washington.
Nominations-Frankfin NJ. Harris, ir..
Philadelphia. Pa: Charles a. Bowen. De-
trot. Mich: William H. Morrow. Balti-
more. Md: Frank L. Wagner. Washing
ton. and A. ]. Anderson. Louisville. Ky.
Auditing-W d. Nolan. Washington: II.
]. West. Baltimore. Nd. and Charles
Emory Smith. Philadelphia, Pa
Afternoon Session.
At the afternoon session, which con-
vened at 2:30 o'clock, the committee on
credentials gave it's report. Reports also
are to be made this afternoon by the Off
GERS and other committees. The men,
bers also will discuss lien laws at
this session.
The convention will continue through
tomorrow and will close with banquet
tomorrow night. The officers will be
elected at the morning session tomorrow,
and an address on Organization. Ma
tional and Local-Their Relations" will
be delivered by John Trainor of Balti-
more.
The officers Of the association are:
President, John Atkinson. Philadelphia;
vice president. John B. Galloway, Wash
ington: secretary. /. Herbert Scates, Bal
timore: treasurer. Alex. e. Pearson, West
Orange N. j. The board Of control and
jurisdiction consists Of oflcArs and
Franklin M. Harris. jr.. OF Philadelphia.
Pa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-10-09
ROCHESTER,.

We are perfectly willing to Shout
der the blame for the mistake in the
price of the James Hayes place, and
give the printer a rest. IL eases the
Jolt to know that our items are be-
ing read.
Those attending the funeral OF Ma
jor Lacey were: Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert John
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson,
Ida johnson and sons. Mrs. Lizzie
Barlow, Will Pugh. G. A. r. man.
Clara and Daisy Church, Ed DeLOng
and wife and Geo. belong. Jr. The
sympathy of the county goes out to
the Lacey family
Stella Oswandle has been suffer
ing with gathered ear.
Thomas Martin and family. of Os-
kaloosa, were over Sunday visitors at
the Frank Barlow home. We are
not sure that they gathered wagon
load of nuts, but they went after
them in a wagon at least.
We are indeed panied to learn of
the death of little Bernice Holt. Our
most heartfelt sympathy goes out to
the parents and sister in this their
great hour of sorrow.
Word was received here by the
daughter, Mrs. Ora Johnson, of the
death of Mr.. Bailey, Sept. %. at
Sweet, Idaho. He was the husband
of Sarah Eckroat Bailey. Mrs. John
son is planning on visiting her moth
er in few weeks. Mrs. Bailey was
resident here for years and our
sympathy goes out to her in her
trouble. She has one son, Jesse,
living near her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sig. Townsend, of
Carter. S. OAK, are here on visit
with Mrs. It's sister, Mrs. Hattie
Harris. Later they will go to San
Diego, California, 10 visit her sister
and brother, Mrs. Norma Broerman
and the Evans boys.
L. A. Barnes was in Oskaloosa on
Friday.
Albert Barlow is hauling post and
fence from Tracy to fence the Ro
chester school grounds.
Oct. l. D. Joe.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-10-09
ROYAL ARCH MAS0NS
Local Order Will Entertain Grand
Chapter of Iowa this Week.

Hiram Royal Arch Chapter No. 6,
will entertain the Grand Royal Arch
Chapter of Iowa in it's Goth Annual
Conyocation which will be held in
Oskaloosa on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, October s. and 10.
Program. ."
Wednesday, October s, beginning
at 9 o'clock a. m. The Grand Chapter
School of Instruction, opening with
Mark Masters Degree.
1870 p. m.-Past Masters Degree.
300 p. m.--Most Excellent Mast
ers Degree.
$3.50 y. m.-Banquet.
1880 D. m.-Royal Arch Degree will
be conferred on actual candidates
Thursday, October 8, at S:45 a. m.
Informal Public Opening.
Reception of the Grand Council of
the Grand Chapter.
2;3O p. m.-Session of the Grand
Chapter.
1880 p. m.--Convention of the An
nointed High Priests.
Friday, October 10.--Completion of
the business of the sessions and clos
ing ceremonies.
All Companions of Hiram Chapter
and all Companions who are sojourn-
ing in the city are cordially invited
to attend these sessions.
Ben Templeton, L. H. p.
Fl, o. Glasure, Secy,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-10-09
BLOOMFIELD.
FAN Festival this week.

Fall Festival this week.
Mrs. Carl Smith Of Oskaloosa Wis
tied at the J. w. Sage home recently.
Neighbors and friends, about 50 in
all, surprised Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Stanton last Friday week. Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanton leave this week for
their new home in Wisconsin.
Leroy Stanton was surprised Fri
day evening by company OF his
schoolmates. Mr.. Kelly brought
them out in his car. After roasting
wienies and marshmallows. Mrs.
Stanton invited them in the house
and served ice cream and waters.
Mrs. J. r. Hoover and son Sam
spent Sunday with Mrs. Lura Evans
OF Oskaloosa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Nicholson is
visiting relatives and friends near
Des Moines.
Mr.. McFall has started to move
to Oskaloosa. They VIII live on
North C street.
Albert STATIONS sale last Wednes-
day was well attended.
August Larson's entertained the
pastor of the Swedish church Of Os-
kaloosa last week.
Ben Hoover was passenger 20
last Saturday.
Miss Reba Comfort spent Sunday
afternoon with her friend, Edna
Hoover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Stanton and
family took dinner with Ben Hooy-
er's and took supper and spent the
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-10-09
EDDYv|LLEETCH|NGS
RAILROAD WORKERS MOVE TO
LoWlIA--MR. DE WILD is SER
ioUSLY ILL, SUFFERING FROM
APPENDICITIS.

Eddyville, Oct. Ray Odem came
down from Oskaloosa and spent Sun
day visiting at the Ed England home.
Mrs. A. f. Longren, of Minneapolis,
is visiting this week at the home of
her father, Thos. Voorhees,.
Attorney GILES went to Des Moines
Sunday on business visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Vermillion and son
spent Sunday in Abba visiting friends.
Martin Swinteck has returned from
a business trip to Chicago.
Clarence Goyer, of Indiana, is visit
ing his cousin, Boyd Hawkins.
Mrs. Nell Evans, of Des Moines, is
the guest this week of her sister, Mrs.
VIM. Steinhoff. Mrs. Nate Padgett, of
Kirkville, was also a guest Sunday of
Mr.. and Mrs. Steinhoff.
Mr.. De Wild is seriously i'll this
week, suffering from an attack of APP
.pendicitis.
chas. Williams, who has been max
ing his home in Canada the past ten
years, has returned to Eddyyille for
a visit with relatives.
G. w. Florer transacted business in
Marshalltown Monday.
Mrs. Sherman Peppers died at her
home near Avery Monday morning.
No funeral arrangements have been
made.
Ralph Chord went to Des Moines
Monday TO remain for few days
looking after business interests.
A number OF men who have been
stationed at Eddyville the past three
months while working on the North
western bridge. moved their tents to
Lovilla Monday.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-10-09
CEDAR.

Mrs. Mollie Caruth of Williams, Ia,
visited her daughters last week. =.
Cedar school will close all day on
Wednesday on account of the Fall
Festival
r. J. Woody shelled corn Monday.
Guy BradfOrds moved to Fremont
last week.
Mrs. E. Lyon visited relatives in
Oskaloosa few days last week.
Mrs. viii Farmer and baby Bruce,
of Des Moines, visited relatives here
last week.
Ernie Brubaker and family and
Mrs. Mayme Clark returned Thurs
day from Missouri where they visited
relatives the past two weeks.
Oliver Votaw's sale had a large at
tendance, and everything brought
good prices.
A new corn crib is being erected on
the Frank WEIGH place, now occupied
by Fl. McBurney Vi
The A. r. T. Z. club was entertain
ed at the W. D. Steele home N'ednes-
day, Oct. |. Dainty rneresh ments
were served, everything being in the
club colors ,of pink and white. An
enjoyable time was had by all.
A. W., Palmer and G. P. Ritchie
we're callers in Ottumwa Thursday
Relatives from Truro, Iowa, are
visiting at the Steele homes.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society will meet with Mrs. Will BrtI-
baker on Friday, Oct. 10.
Harry Wright and family are NOV
ing to Oskaloosa this week.
Oct. s. Rem.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-10-09
news FROM NEARBY.
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
GATHERED BY WipE-AWAkE
HERALD CORRESPONDENTS IN
TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES.
ELM eRovE-cARFITLp.

If the weather is fine, all roads will
lead to Oskaloosa this week, THE
Fall Festival"
Mrs. Price and family and Mrs.
Evans, of Oskalo0sa, are visiting a
few days with their aunt's family.
Mrs. Nicholas Vanderlinden.
Mrs. Nicholas vos, of Edgerton,
Minnesota, visited a few days last
week at the home of her niece, Mrs.
Everett Plate. She is visiting rela-
tiyes near Union Mills this week.
The Harry Tullis family and the
Fred Reynolds family attended
preaching services AT Lacey Sunday
morning, Sept. 2s, going in Mr.. Tullis'
car.
Miss Hazel and Mary Reynolds Wis
tied relatives in Blyth recently.
Gene Talbert is attending TO bust
ness matters in Canada.
The Motif Bros. have built q ce-
ment feeding floor for their hogs,
which the hogs enjoyed very much
Sunday morning.
Mrs. Mary Carney has returned to
her home near Hickory Grove after
visiting here for several weeks with
relatives and friends.
Miss Eta Ross. of pella, is visit
ing at the Everett Plate home.
The ice cream social held at Elm
Grove Friday night was we'll attended.
They sold twelve gallons OF cream.
In the absence of the organist, Miss
Reynolds. Sunday morning, Mrs.
Evans. of Oskaloosa, presided at the
organ for Sunday school and preach
ing services.
The Motif Brothers and family Wis
tied Sunday at the F. c. Reynolds
home.
Mrs. Omer Long and son Glen, of
Siseo, Nebraska, have been visiting
with Mrs. Longs sister, Mrs. Ray
Wing. They report good crops in that
part of Nebraska. EhE.s.... 5...
The Frank McFadden sale held
since our last report, was well at
tended and things sold well. one COW
bringing $50. The amount of the sale
was $1,000. ~
Mrs. Janet Livingston, of Norwood
vile, is visiting friends and relatives
here. She will visit relatives in Hook
ing this week.
Mrs. S. ]. Moffit has returned to her
home in Oskaloosa after visiting few
days at the home of her sons, Ralph
and Homer Moffit. -s
Preaching services here Sunday
morning and evening were conducted
by Mr.. Walker and a Mr.. Smith,
from the Holiness University, and
were we'll attended.
Oct FFE~ X.