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MEDIATION OFFER IGNORED
Administration Officials Think v. 8,
viii Be Called On-Consider
Chinese Plea.

." rAN1E2 +lHaIg ~E" ~ AEE
Washington. - Although Ee re
sponses had been received to the for.
NAL tender of good offices made by
the United States to warning powers
in Europe, administration officials
thought that within a short time the
American government probably would
be called on to play the role of medt
ator.
BY placing itself on record, the
United States, now caring incidental
ly for diplomatic interests of most Of
the nations at war, will have a first
opportunity to compose the situation
If a ray of hope for peace arises.
The feeling in administration circles
was that none Of the countries at wal
would be inclined to %aggravate the
situation In the far east and that a
status quo would be maintained
Should revolutionaries become active
In China, however, and the moral sup
port Of the American government bs
required there Is little doubt that II
will be given because general disturb
ances in China at this time would
menace the lives of missionaries and
foreigners generally.
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Broadway nodded, quite as gloon

Broadway nodded, quite as gloom
lily. Looks like it."
Clara, by no means having lost her
interest, remained peering down the
street into the evening shadows after
her companions had turned away dis
couraged. Here comes someone, any
way" she presently informed them.
by Jove! It's Rankin" Broad
ways voice indicated his relief as he
observed that Rankin was alone. Evil
IDENTIFY he had followed orders and
lost" Mrs. Gerard.
There had come into the buffers
appearance an indefnable change. He
had not ceased to be a butler, but he
had ceased to be the very perfect but
Ter which he always had been In the
past. 1t was as II he stood upon the
threshold Of n new and startling free
dom, but thus far had hesitated to
step definitely into 1t. Broadway re-
garded him almost with affection. No;
certainly; Mrs. Gerard was not with
him.
We'll, here | am" the erstwhile
perfect serving a announced. Il
suppose you thought you were never
going to see me again"
Hello, Rankin. When did you get
in?"
Just now. I've a great deal to tell
you, Mr.. Jones"
What detained your"
Rankin, looking at the young ladies'.
did not at once reply in detail. 1t was
evident that there were some partic-
ulars to be divulged which he wished
Broadway's ears alone to hear. 1T
was necessary"
why didn't you send me some
word?'
II can exlpain all that"
Girls, will you excuse u.s." Broad
way asked, and as they nodded went
down upon the lawn with Ran
kin toward a clump OF cedars. 1t had
been planted in a circle, a favorite and
funereal form Of lawn decoration in
those ATTITUDES, and In the solemn
space inclosed there was, he knew, a
garden seat. Just a few moments"
Broadway pleaded as he went with
Rankin toward this deep s~eclusion.
Then III walk home with YOU"
"All right" Curiosity consumed
the maidens. All this seemed exceed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-14
OUR CROPS WILL BE MOVED
Secretary Redfield Says Europe Must
Have Our Wheat or Starve-Eu-
rope to Furnish Boats.

Washington. - American crops can
and must 10Y to Europe. That waa
the view expressed by Secretary Red
field of the department of commerce,
after a conference with Secretary
Bryan.
'The last thing we need worry
about" said Mr.. Redfield with emph&
sis. lis getting our crops abroad. Eu.
rope must have our wheat or starve
It's up to the other fellow to provide
ships. Grain may be tied up for a fek
weeks, but not permanently. Just az
soon as the question Of supremacy on
the seas is settled commerce will be
resumed"
Mr.. Redfield said that every effort
would be made by his department to
assist In relieving crop congestion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-14
The LADY Who Smokes.

One of the social matters as TO
which English and American women
differ is that the cigarette in public
in the mouth Of one Of the gentler seq
is still classed under the head Of fast
ness" both in Canada and the United
States, whereas English ladies smoke
in restaurants and railway trains and
other public places. and neither they
nor the men think 1t anything out OF
the way. N
Five years ago, however. before our
English lady in a restaurant after din
ner smoked q cigarette, she probably
asked the men Of the party II hay
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ingly exciting to them. But, after all,
they were not sorry for an opportunity
TO talk alone for a moment.
Broadway was very anxious, but
Rankin said no word until they were
within the leafy chamber. Even after
they had reached its solitude Broad
way had TO urge:
We'll, come on: what's the news?"
Surprising news. sir" Rankin an
swered h~esitantly.
Broadway was all the more impa-
tient. We'll. tell me; tell me! What
did she say? How did you get rid OF
herr"
Il didn't get rid Of her, sir"
What? Where did you leave her
them"
"-didn't leave her, sir, I've been
with her ever since"
Where is she now?" asked Broad.
way timorously, his voice weakening.
She's here. sir"
This was t~errilcally shocking. The
worst had come to pass then-those
fears which were so bad that they
had been put aside as utterly unthink.
able. she came back with your
There was a look OF horror on the face
Of Jackson Jones.
Yes, sir"
His masters wrath rose. You idiot
What. did you let her do that for?"
Rankin spoke slowly and reluctant
ly. She irsisted that she must Sc,
you and talk with you, sir"
Now rose a soul In wild revolt. "
won't see her! | won't talk to her!'
But she's RICH. outside the hedge
! sir. You must see herl"
sV
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thought there was any harm in her do
ing 30. whereas now a lady's cigarette
case is opened as soon as the coffee
comes round, and she thinks 1t unnec'
essary to make the apologize remark.
In New York, the lady's cigarette in
public is still taboo" in many of the
restaurants; but the custem is begin.
ming to make way In America. Wheth.
er husbands and fiances find smoky lit
tie mouths as pleasant to kiss as lips
that are not smoke-dried Is their own
business.
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DIES PEACEFULLY WHILE PREsl
DENT HOLDS HER HAND.
DAUGHTERS PRESENT.
FACES END WITHOUT FEAR
Unconscious for Three Hours Before
Her Death-Too Weak to Speak,
She Rouses and Smiles at
Dear Ones.

Washington.-Mrs. Woodrow Will
son, wife Of the president of the Unit.
ed States, died at the White House.
She was the second wife of a prest
dent to die in the exclusive mansion.
the first being Mrs. Benjamin Harri.
son, the first wife Of the late Prest'
dent Harrison.
Mrs. Wilson's death was peaceful
The president held her hand as she
passed away. Her three daughters.
Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre, Mrs. VIM.
G. McAdoo and Miss Margaret Wilson.
knelt at her bedside.
She had been unconscious for about
three hours before the end, but
reused herself and smiled family at
her dear ones. She was too weak to
speak to them. Those at the bedside
not relatives were the six consulting
physicians and the nurses from the
Naval hospital.
About the middle Of the forenoon
Mrs. Wilson stirred and called for
DR.. Grayson.
Doctor" she said, family, II am
going away. l want you to promise
me to take care Of Woodrow"
And DR.. Grayson promised her
faithfully that he would.
The president and his daughters
withdrew to the private apartments of
the mansion after the death. All were
Frustrated with grief and their long
vigil at the bedside Of the wife and
mother. The president bore up brave
ly and tried manfully to comfort his
weeping daughters.
The sad news quickly spread
through Washington and flags were
run at halfmast. A mass of condo.
lences poured into the White House.
Official and resident society fastened
to leave cards Of sympathy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-14
poo's Winter Wardrobe.

A woman with a Maltese terrier wen,
into a large department shop In New
York 1t Is related, to At out her pet
with his winter wardrobe and. after
spending about $25 on what she deemed
necessary for his health and comfort
remarked: Hes worth a good MANI
dollars, and | would rather spend al
this than have him get cold or sick'
What she bought was a sweater fs
house, q beautiful cloth coat for orazs
street wear and bootA
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CHAPTER XIV-Contlnued.

He was astonished. He had been
thinking Of Broadway. There are
churches on that ~thoroughfare, but
they are not so brightly lighted as
some other of It's structures. What's
that AGAIN."
II say I suppose you 60 to church
svery Sunday morning"
"Well-I've been going to Church
ais every Sunday night" He laughed
q little, then exclaimed, not loudly:
broadway"
"Wha are you thinking of"
~Oh, | was Just thinking what a
great thing 1t would be II l made a
success OF this business"
why. you're going to-" she said
confidently,
DO you think 500"
"Im sure OF 1t II you will make up
your mind to Vork-to keep busy"
Yes; that's It. I've got to work"
He laughed. For a few moments they
had been rather serious. Work!
Now, tomorrow, I'm going to plant a
lot OF vegetables and then I'm going
20 cut the grass; I'm going to milk
the COW, and | an going to-er-paint
the house. Work! Oh. I'm going to
be the busiest little fellow you ever
saw. You know what | hope? | hope
that butler Of mine never comes back.
I want to do all the work myself"
Your butler?"
YES; | sent him to New York yes,
terday on an Grand"
you sent him back for something?'
He wished to laugh, but did not.
mo; | sent him back with something"
Something yaluable?"
He hesitated. Was Mrs. Gerard val.
liable? She had lost enormously in
value In his eyes Of late. well, It's
worth a lot OF money" he assured her
ceeling certain that this speech was
accurate.
Perhaps he's lost It and is afraid
TO return" she suggested.
He smiled, remembering the instruc
uons he had given Rankin. III he's
lost 1t he'll return all right-to claim
the reward"
For losing It? How funny?"
yes; isn't IT." He laughed. "Bu
It wouldn't be so funny If he hadn't
would it,"
Heavens, Suppose Rankin shout,
1nd It really impossible to get rid o
Mrs. Gerard!
But OF curse Josie could not UT
derstand, The conversation puzzle
her. It did not hold her as had tn
talk which had preceded II,
She rose, as Clara came back, a
most running. This charming countr
maiden very evidently had Statistic
her curiosity IS to the looks OF Rol
ert's father; she now was plainl
somewhat displeased because the SO
Eematued away so long.
Well" she exclaimed. Those tw
men are holding the longest convers;
zion | ever heard Of! They're STAN
ing on Kenncdy's corner, the
tongues going a mile a minute"
What are they talking about
asked Jackson %anxiously. He vel
much hoped his friend was not
really serious trouble as the rewal
for having been his friend.
Il didn't get close enough to het
what they said, but they're both wa
ing their hands in the air and tai
lng--to beat the band!"
Tails worried Josie. There goes o
advArttsias 81" 1sf 7oice was Who'll
@AosnS.
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| Broadway went to meet them, glad
TO have the opportunity to test life
and make sure that 1t was real, even
II the proof showed that the elder
Wallace was entirely hostile.
They offered you a million and 9
half, didn't they?" asked Bob.
Yes. that's what they onered-a
million and a half"
Mr.. JONES'" said the elder Wallace,
not without enthusiasm, my son has
been telling me Of the grand, single
handed fight that you are making
against this giant corporation. | ad-
mlre your pluck, sir"
Broadway looked at him with real
surprise and hearty gratitude. It
seemed that even this was coming
out all right!
you deserve all the encouragement
and assistance possible" said this sud
denly delightful gentleman. Your
loyalty to the people of this little
town Is commendable, sir. You de-
serve great credit, and l want to shake
your hand"
Thanks, Mr.. Wallace. but the credit
really belongs to Bob" The delight
which Broadway felt was plainly aud.
ible In his voice.
Bob laughed. II knew he'd say
that"
HE has told me Of your modesty."
said the elder Wallace. Il am very
proud that you have taken him into
the firm, and If advertising has any
market value we'll fight them to a fin
ish. l have promised my son to return
here Monday morning. l may have a
proposition to put before you. I'd
like to see him an equal partner in a
business with such a promising fu-
ture."
Il don't know what to say. Mr.. Wal
lace" Broadway answered. and he
really did not.
Monday will be time enough" the
elder Wallace answered genially. Il
have an appointment with Pembroke
at his house tomorrow. After l have
had ten minutes walk with him I
promise you that the Consolidated
people will make no further attempts
to absorb. But now l must go. Good
night"
Jackson grasped his hand with fer
vor. What a night this was!
Going to motor back?" asked Bob.
eyes; I prefer my motor car to the
railroad. See you Monday. Good
night"
isn't it like a dream?" asked Bob
after the last glimmer Of glow from
the cars headlight had vanished down
the road.
II can't believe it's true"
HE wants to buy a half interest in
your business. Did you get that"
"All l want Is enough to pay my
debts"
Bob laughed. Don't tell him that;
he's a business mani"
But"
II think you'd better let me handle
that for you"
"Will you? Fine!" It suddenly oc
Cured to him that he must tell his
friend at ono about the Rankin-G Gerard
episode. but he did not mean to break
his promise to the ancient bride. Say
Bob, I've just-I've just had a tele
phone message from New York. What
do you think has happened?"
go on, tell me-"
Mrs. Gerard has denied her engage
ment to me and Is going to marry the
earl of Cortland"
Wallace took this in q gulp Of Joy
Honestly"
II Just got the word"
"A million congratulations, old pail
In a mad enthusiasm he shook hand,
with Broadway. Three cheers 70,
everybody In the world"
Broadway seized him and, In an &C
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cess Of perfect satisfaction with a.
way the world was wagging theA
danced there in the moonlight
THE earl of Cortland7" Bob oI
claimed at length. Who the deuca
is he? l never heard Of him"
II have. I've seen him
You have? What does he look
lIke?"
Broadway paused, as If in thought.
well. he's the very image of-say'
you know my butler?"
Rankin"
Eyes. Well, he looks Just like him.
You'd hardly know them apart"
You don't say?"
Eyes; a wonderful resemblance"
81 wonder what became of Rankin"
Bob s~peculated idly. He had liked
Rankin.
81 think he surmised I was going
to locate here and he didn't like the
town."
Bob nodded. Gone. is he? Well.
maybe that was It."
The girls caught sight OF them as
they approached the house and Clara
ran to them. "Oh, there you are!
Where's you father, Bob?"
Hes gone"
"Oh, I wanted to see him!"
You'll see him Monday" He
laughed. Come on. Let's go and get
an orange ice-cream soda"
"Oh, let's! Come on, josie
We'll be right along" said Broad.
way. "You 60 on ahead"
Josie came down the steps with lesA
p~recipitancy than Clara. but she did
not really hesitate. Broadway went
to her with hand o~utstretched to help
and that peculiarly earnest face he
always wore when thinking deeply.
even of the most delightful subjects.
do you care II I call you 'Josie'?"
he inquired. HE calls her Clara and
she calls him Bob"
why, that's my name" said she
with the simplicity Of the frank coun-
try maiden.
He wasted not q moments time.
That's not the reason I'm so anxious
to-" he said. TITS because I'm fond
of you. l love you. JOSIE"
why. how can you say such a
thing?"
"Oh, I know, you heard I was en-
gagged, but I'm not" he eagerly ex-
planned. THAT was all a joke. I
can't explain 1t all now. Will you
marry me, Josie?"
What"
II mean It; honestly, I do! What
I've needed. all along, was an incen-
tive"
He was very earnest; perhaps he
was not quite aware that he was slip.
| ping into words which she might pos.
sibly remember.
What I've needed all along val an
Notwithstanding to work for.
That's what I've needed all my life.
My-er-grandfather had something
to work for and he handed 1t down to
his children; now ( want something to
work for, which l can hand down to
our"
why, Mr.. Jones!" He did not even
know that she was blushing. He was
far too much In earnest.
Don't call me Mr.. Jones. You
know what l want you to call me. Go
on. Let me hear you say 1t. 81 you
used to say It."
"Jackson?"
mo; call me Broadway"
why? Do you still love Broad
way?"
:" don't quite know" he answered
as he gently drew her toward him and
then kissed her.
She did not resist or protest.
Come on" he presently suggested
Let's you and me 60 get some ice
cream soda, too"
NY
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Close Port.

London.-The port Of Southampton
has been closed to merchant vessels.
The American liner st. Louis has been
ordered to Liverpool.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-14
Move Militia.

Seattle.-Many militiamen are be-
ing moved from Western Canada ia
the coast. The militia at Vancouvet
has been sent to Victoria. The Brit!
ish government has taken over tins
Canadian Pacific liner Empress OF
Russia at Vancouver. I
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-14
Americans Kick on Levies Of villa

americans &c on LeVies Of VllIal
FL Paso, Texas.-Levies made on
Americans and other foreigners in the
part of northern Mexico controlled By
Gen. Francisco Villa have caused COM
nlaints TO be. filed with the state d.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
ADVANCES DATE
FOR RATE HEARING
p.cial to The Timcs-Dispatch ]

Ip-Nl''4 20 l nc lIincS- LIS pitcn,
ashinGton. March 24-Pressure
brought TO bear by railroads interested
in the Eastern advance rate cas-. has
resulted in I'll. Interstate Commerce
tn" sporting Question. 80 the more
impol ,tnt testimony relating 20 rates
may bo concluded.
Tho commission announced today
That on account OF the carriers desire
10 present additional testimony touch =
ing their financial requirements. The
dates .: March 20 ana 81, which had
been set aside for tn. ''spcttinE" hear
a8s, sill! be turned 10 this phase OF the
case
The railroads have Informed the com
MISSION that they will, when the hear
ing takes place, offer evidence ia re
huttdl Of The testimony recently in
lrotuced in oppoS:tion 10 The proposed
Increase in ratcs. The arguments on
the sporting question, which have
been postponed on this account will
idie p!acc al a latter date.
In the event that the railroads are
not able to complete their additional
testimony by the close OF March y, the
nearing VIII bo continued on April %.
ana - these being the earliest
available additional dates the commits
SION can give
thitorC Thorne, VINO represents the
railroad commissions Of eight Western
SiitlcS h1s been requested by tn. com :
MISSION 10 appear on March 80 and re-
Sltte IA substance testimony given nv
ann when none OF the commissioners
was able 10 be present at one of the
former hearings
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
TO PRESENT PETITION
SouthSidc Will Ask Council for Four
tcenth Street bridge Approach.

y petition indorSinE Fourteenth
street AS the proper approach to Mayo
fridge will be presented hy "A commit
Tee OF South Richmond business men
at the meeting OF tho subcommittee
OF the Council this afternoon at 5
o'clock. The paper bears the sigma
lures OF several hundred prominent
South SidcTS, who believe that the
direct route from the bridge would
DC tho best approach.
The committee held Il meeting yes
!crdaE afternoon 10 discuss tho bridge
question. and instructed the secretary
To get Information from the Southern
Hallway on it's proposition to sell its
property for the widening of the street
The delegation is composed Of w. g.
Pulliam. l.. K. Brown and Charles
Mcjnhau
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
Personal ind General.

Miss Violet Pettigrew, OF Forest Hill
IS visiting her aunt. Mrs. OscaE d.
EnriGht, of DanvilIe
a.. n. Adkins, Of Woodland Heights
VINO mas been confined to his home
with illness. was out Yesterday.
WORK on me remodcling of the home
Of Justice III. y. Maurice IL progress.
ing rapidly The home was partially
DESTROYED by fire several months ago
James +. o3rien, Of Woodland
Coast Line Railroad. who was injured
IN an accident on Saturday night, is
improving. Mr.. O'Brien was badly
scaidSd by boiler explosion.
N;es Martha Shifiett, of 1915 Balm
bridge Street, has recovered from a re-
William Todd and wife transferred
10 Charles NJ. Langhorne, n lot front.
ing $50 feet on East Fourteenth street
between Everett and Stockton, accord
corded yesterday in Hastings Court
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
PoIiticN ChJ.f I..,

Much interest is being toEcp on
the Southsidc in the appointments
which Judge Ernest II. Wells will soon
make for the positions of the SER
lngs Court, Part H.. and Justice of
ne peace. -Four Southsidcrs aspire 10
MI the Office made vacant by the APP
TO be marshal of the Eastern District
OF Virginia. and there are n number
or candidates after the other posi-
tons
Sergeant Saunders. who returned IN
Monday from Washington, said yes
terday that he expected TO take I'M his
new duties on April L.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
,Ir.. Moss IL n.con,,n,n,.,

9pcciAi /" The Times Dispatch
Washington, March 23-,,onrr.se,,,,
MohtaEuc mas recommended the an
p"' "tincnt 81 Mrs. Nina Moss TO be post
loS'Gr at icaver Dam Hanover Coun-
y. This oiiic" viii be advanced frn,,
!"urth to presidential class on Apiil /
icANihG IA" appointment at the discrc-
tOM OF The Comgrcssmnn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
Enlhurn T'nLeH Oath of Or,icc.
Z S:,.....inl q ~ II I11,...- hIunat..L

tNIsNIaI TO TIC 7 lIHtS- ITSHHtCN.J
Wash iN:yton. March 2i.-Willia,n Pea
ho1E Malburn, Il prominent lawyer of
Denver, Col. was to day sworn in as
assistant secretary of the Treasury.
Mr.. MalbuTn Will take the place made
vacant by Secretary Hamlin, who takes
the place OF John Shelton Williams. In
charge OF fiscal Institutions Mr. Will
!iaIns has been made Comptroller Of
the Currency.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
STEAMBOATS,
WEST INDIES

DeiiEhtful Cruises-About so Days. 8.
PARMA sails March 3lst, and other steam
ers every ten days for st. Thomas 81. Croix.
81 81 ., kits; antigua Gmndeloupe. Dominica.
Maruhi4uc. ~. i-ncia. Barbadoes and Dcme-
rarh For full information apply to A.
p. OUTERBHIDGE & co. Agents Quebec
>. :. Co; Ltd. - Broadway. New York; or
any local Ticket Agent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
OLD DOMINION LINE

Nv. Richmond foot OF Ash st. daily :oo p Ar
Leave NewpoItN News. 100 4. NJ.
Connects with main line steamers ieavtng
Norfolk for New York daily. except Sunday.
1900 Z NJ. Connections also made by y =
w. Ry. Q T. 81. and (. o. ny. At p. M.
Night limo steamers stop at Claremont %,
signal. and are met by public conveyance
VIRGINIA NAVIGATION CO-Jcme, RIv.,
by daylight for Norfolk. Old Point. Eewuort
News and all James Ri!er landings Monday
Wednesday and Friday at 5:vv A. 81 ISreiph;
received for all James River Points
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
OF production iu many small mills Yarns
NAVAL STORES

Savannah Ga. March - -Tuipentine-
FTn - iC3<c: sales 90 casks. receipts i0l
casks: shipments its casks. stock l..5l9 casks.
Rosin-i'iril. sales l,G32 barrels: receipts 2.3'3
barrels. shipments 30 barrcls. stock 1891
-arr>is. quote: A. Il 1885 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
Marshall Accepts rnvitntion.

'P'''"i 10 ] ne Times piSpa Oh.
Washington. March 2t.--Nicc- prcsi
ucnt Marshall to day accepted the in =
NltHtiOn extended by q dedication which
cam" mere from Charlotte TO make an
address IL Charlotte. y. g., at the ccic-
nrat!on OF the signing Of the MeckIcn-
nhrE 'ec!arati ton of Independence, on