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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

MoNTCLAIR, IS Lexington av.-Handsome
11-room house In exclusive section Of
Montelair; beautifully decorated. hardwood
floors furnace heat, separate servant ac-
commodation; sets back forty feet from
street on lot 8Ox220; beautiful shade trees;
rent $45. Apply any Montciair agent or
THE EDWARD W. MARTIN Co. Roseville,
Newark.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

CLINTON AV., 273. opposite Milford av.--
Twelvesroom residence, two baths, steam
heater. ETC.: SIS. LINNETT & WOLF. 221
Clinton eV.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

AZ ACRES, house, outbuildngs. $7,100; II
AGREE. fine house. outbuiidngs, fruits,
81. 900; 10 acres, house, $4,000; 377 acres.
barn. stock, $500; country estates, farms,
all prices. ROACHE, Rabbit bldg. Norris
town, N. ].
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

WE SELL youT business quickly. Without
publicity; write or phone Madison Square
6516: our representative viii call. MCCAIN
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
PAPERHANGERS AND
DECORATORS
I. I. CHRISTIAN

PAINTING AND DECORATING.
4. STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS WORK.
a. WASHINGTON 81. Tel. 204-J, Marhet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02
AT THE TAEATERS.
Louise Hale With Henry Miller, an
AuthOrcss- Science Play Booked.

Louise Closer Hale, who 10 q men,
Der of Henry Miller,s support and will
be seen in 1.-The Rainbow when 1t
comes to this city, has the distinction
OF not only being a player of import
ance on the American stage, but il also
successful authoress as well. Her
book of fiction issued last year has
been a pronounced success and she ID
at work upon another.
Walter Hale. Louise Closer Hale'a
husband, Is an artist whose name Is
known to the literary and artistic
worlds as one of the foremost illustra-
tors. It has been the custom of the
Hales to make an annual tour by mo-
tor through Germany, France, the
Netherlands and other continental
countries, Mrs. Hale writing the de-
scriptive matter of these tours through
quaint and curious out of the way
places and Mr.. Hale furnishing the IL
Illustrations. Their magazine works and
books of travel have been extensively
Betsy Sumner in 1.-The Rainbow
in which she will be seen here when
Mr.. Miller plays his coming engage
ment at the Grand on next Thursday
night. Mail orders are now being re-
ceived, is stated by the management
Of the Grand.
The Right Princess was booked yes
terday to appear at the Grand matinee
and night on Wednesday,, January Z.
This is considered an important book
ing by theatrical people over the coun-
try. It is a play founded on Christian
Science and is coupled with a strong
story and an excellent cast. Seats will
be placed on sale Monday morning.
The Duke of Durham, musical
tabloid is the show in town for the
balance Of the week at the Novelty.
North Brothers played to two ca
pacity houses yesterday with the ,ex-
cellent comedy. The Travelling Sales
man.
The Edison pictures are appearing at
the Grand today and tomorrow for the
last times this season. A special mat
inee will be given on Saturday after
noon with special prices to children as
well as adults.
Travel with Yeuell to PariA-Adv.
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Items for this column may be tele-
phoned to 1913 or the State Journal office-1
Mrs. George Cooper entertained tho
Ladies' Aid society of the Oakland Chris
tian church this afternoon at her home in
Mrs. Zoe Cramer, of 145 Kellam avenue.
expects to leave within short time for
California. where she will make an ex-
Miss Julia Newell. Of Forest avenue. is
spending a few days this week with rela-
NJ ann snos 5o a 5ons- Ses Chester
avenue. will return home Sunday from
p Picket; No, where they have been
Mrs. l.. Disco and daughter. who are
now visiting relatives in Kansas City.
James Newell, Of Wichita is here. visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
avenue, expect to move to Topeka within
Harry 6: Stanton has returned to his
home In Mulvane. Kan. after a short
visit at the ]. NJ. Jordan home in Oak
avenue. are the proud parents Of a SON.
born Friday. December 20.
The. J. w: Carson family have moved
I kellam avenue.
Beginning January 4 revival services
church under the direction Of the pastor.
Rev; A. r. Williams, assisted by Rev. D.
A. Shut.
Miss Mabel Keats will return to her
school work at Cottonwood Falls Sunday.
after spending the holidays here with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Keats, Of
AFTER avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Taylor and children
and Mr. and Mrs. r. p. Taylor were din
ner guests yesterday at the Frank NJ.
Mrs. ]. L. Massey of LIS Michigan ave-
nue.. VIII return the first OF next week
from Neosho Rapids. Kan, where she has
been Snending the HOLIDAYS with reIaftvoa
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Draut and daugh-
guests Yesterday at the John Lingo home
in Oakland avenue
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Ma. Florence Eckert win return the
last Of the week to her home in Mission
Center, Kan, after a weeks visit mere
with her cousin Edea nth.r reiafives and
NJ and Mrs. John Feldner and daugh-
ter Florence, were guests at dinner yes
tereIay at the Sam Feldner home In High
land Park. -,.
we're guests Thursday of Mrs. Geo. D.
Mr. and Mrs George Nightengale and
t s~;s shldr here OF wish Mrs
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Newland
and Mr.. Nightengales mother; Mrs. E. =:
Nightengale and other relatives and
Mrs. j. c. Everett and daughters.
been visiting friends here the past few
days, went to Emporia yesterday, where
they will spend a few days before return
~" Miss Pearl Maxwell of Kansas City. -
ytsiHs neE avenas
Miss Carrie Carlton. Of New York city.
is guest for a few days at the j. D.
ss M hGme
Wednesday evening at her home. 317 East
Seventh street. for Miss Minnie Pottorff.
Of Kan who Is vfssns
present: Miss Pottorfr, Miss Hazel Cold
ron, Miss Dulce Long, Miss Mabelle Long.
Miss Ma-tz Miss Hubble. Miss Florence
Comstock Miss Ruby Long, Miss Prud-
ence Neiswender. Miss Neiswender. Mr..
Iavey Mr., Earl Boohsr. Mr.. Earl Lcbach.
Mr. Ray Smith, Mr.. Claude Leonard, Mr..
Leon Allen, Mr.. Jennings. Mr.. Everett
Neiswender and Mr.. Raymond Neiswen-
der.
Mrs. Fred Prosser entertained the
Golden Rod Embroidery club last Wednes-
day afternoon at her home. 517 East Los
Gust street. The following ladies' were
present: Mrs. Frank Davis, Mrs. Claude
Dopsherty:; Mrs. Frank Hess. Mrs. G; L.
Holmes. Mrs. Moran Hammond. Mrs.
Frank Morris, Mrs. J. H. TAYLOR. Mrs. J.
j. Williams, Mrs. Henry Huber; Mrs.
Chas. Prosser, Mrs. Walter Schein. Mrs.
Harry McNair and Mrs. Prosser. Cards
were played during the afternoon, the
prizes being won by Mrs. Morris and Mrs.
Hess Mrs. Prosser was assisted during
the afternoon by her sister Mrs Chas.
Prosser The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. J. H. Taylor.
The annual INSTALLATION Of officers in the
Tecumseh Grange will be held at the
Gragne hall tonight. musical and liter
ary program has been arranged, after
which a banquet will be served to the
members On1V
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02

dime It his home in North Topska u
me stockholders and directors q
the Citixen's state hank held their an-
nuai business meeting In the dtrector1
room Of the bank this afternoon.
enced by the patrons Of the telephone
company in the northern part of the
county. A number Of the telephones
have been out OF order for some time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02
Rob Thenter Safe.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-Two robbers, early
today, bound and gagged the watch
man, at the Alhambra theater, and
escaped with $500, which had been
locked in the safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02
wANrED-MALE HELP.

WANfED-MALE HELP.
$4,000 ~
GOVERNMENT JOBS open to men wo-
men. Big pay. Write for HIST of posi-
lions now available. Franklin Institute.
Dept. 1z5 J. Rochester, N. Y.
WANT-MEN AT ONCE TO LEARN
THE BARBER TRADE. Jobs always
waiting. Better wages than you can earn
without trade. Tools given. Term. Drop
a card for particulars Moler Barber Col
LOCOMOTIVE FIREMEN, BRAKEMEN,
wages about 500: experience unneces-
sary. Send age. stamp. Address Railway.
care Journal.
Phone 1883. 632 Kansas Ave
II you wish help or want a position
write or phone the
TOPEKA CAPITAL EMPLOYMENT
AGENCY.
WANTED-By young man student place
to earn board. Phone 56e-W.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02
FOR REN1Ropaas.

FOB RENJ-<sl1oOslS.
FOB 9osn. Rs ssssonssse asssison modern
3 FURNISHED housekeeping rooms, prf-
vate bath. 1106 Van Buren.
FOR RENT-Unfurnished housekeepinq
rooms. first floor. INQUIRE rs West 6tha
FOR RENT-Modern furnished rooms by
day or week. az w. 9Th.
NEATLY furnished room for gentleman.
Bath, telephone, electric light, steam
heat, etc. Easy walking distance. Refer
ence required. 2494 White.
FOR Rents unfurnished modern rooms.
Inquire 715 West 6th st.
FOR Rents unfurnished rooms, gas,
heat and water furnished. 1880 per mo-
23eo Black.
8 NICELY furnished housekeeping rooms,
first floor, modern conveniences- 10 e.
18th st.
FOR RENT-Nice unfurnished rooms and
furnished rooms. close in. Phone 625
Red. -
MODERN furnished light housekeeping
rooms. 111-113 E. 4th.
FOR RENT good front Office roomss
hot water heat. toilet. hot and cold wa
ter, gas and electric lights Private stair
way. Inquire - Kansas sve.
FOR EENT-Nicely furnished modern up
stairs front rocnr. 7os West 9Th st.
8 OR MORE unfurnished rooms, close in.
26e2 Black.
$50 KANSAS AVE- Unfurpished corner
ROOM gas, water. Tel. 22S9 Blue.
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WANTED-STTUAT
A YOUNG MAN attending school desires
a place to work In exchange for board
or board ard room. Call 1881.
WANTED-Position as deliveryman. Ca11
Y. NJ. c. A.
WANTED-By young man student place
to earn board Phone 566-W.
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Travel with Yeuen to Paria-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02

FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
&TAH ES New ana znd nand.
o~sSAAs410 Phone 1861 Red
FOR SALE-Dry cord and heating wood.
Phone 1903 KS.
FOR SALE-Pianos. The Residences Plano
store, 1166 Wayne ave. end Lowman car
line. Phone 22S0. Let us know II this in
terests you.
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
FOR SALE-Good desk. White Swan
Bakery.
FOR sALE-Alfalfa- Phone ss6. sls n.
Kansas ave-
FOR SALE-One new SIS Royal type
writer No. s. Can be bought for 80 at
Santa Fe unclaimed freight house.
FOR SALE-Pump shop Good opening
I for plumber and timer. Phone 1875 w.
INDIAN TWIN $40 down, balance pay
ments. 8. N. G., care Journal.
LINE YOUR CHICKEN HOUSE
for cold winter weather with stereotype
mats; each mat 16x10 riches: 50c per 100
mats to cover 40 square feet. CAN at
business office OF The State Journal
FOR sALE-HoRsEs. cows.
FOR sALE-1s head OF cows, All win be
fresh soon. These are big No. dairy
COWS; will give TO gallons each Of
weighed milk with good butter records.
Holsteins, Guerneys and brown colored
Jerseys. Come see these cows. They are
priced right. VIII sell one or all. O. n
H.melburger. 405 Fillmore at
FOR SALE-Riding pony. Call 2sA Blue.
GOOD milk COW at 328 AFTER ave, Oak
land. Phone 2zU XII.
/ 7REGISTEhED Jersey bull for service.
Fees 500. Himelbeger. 9th and Golden
ave.
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EAST SIDE NOTES.

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ohoned TO 1915 or the State Journal Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02

NEWsPAPER CLIPPINGS ana frsds r
Kanaae Newe Services. Tcuoka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02
OAKLAND NOTES.

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phoned to 1913 or the State Journal Office
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FOR sALE-PoULrRY.

POULTRY bought. sold and exchanged.
Telephone US what you have: what you
want. The Cope's Phone 13oo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. e. NJ Hackett have
returned to their home in Dallas. Tex
after spending the holidays with Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph P. Hicks at their
home on North Jackson street.
M. e. Hindman of Fort Worth IL
the guest of the Rev. Joseph p Hicks
at his home in North Topeka
Mrs. Joseph p. Hicks will entertain
her Sunday school class at her home
on North Jackson street this after
noon at O'Clock. Officers for the
coming year will be elected and the
class will be reorganized. A musical
: and literary program has been pre-
pared for the afternoon
Miss Gladys Pratt spent New Years
day visiting relatives in Rossv, q.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Frisbee Of
Oskaloosa are spending a short time
In North Topeka visiting friends and
relatives.
George Hundredpound of Silver
Lake 10 in North Topeka this morn
ing. 1t was reported that his son was
seriously i'll at his home.
a. Eaton, who has been i'll for some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02

The Duke of Durham, a musical
tabloid is the show in town for the
balance Of the week at the Novelty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-02

RESOLVED. That the.1davor M 49,
OF Commissioners of the City Of ToueHS,
Kansas, deem It necessary for the - ~
terests OF said city that Seventh etree1
graded. curbed with combined curb ~
gutter. ana paved thirty (30I feet vi75S
with 2e% vitrified brick blocks ON 2 SSSr
% inch c0ocrste base with asplsait fiSSs5e
\ w. q. TANDY. Commisriores.
T. G. B. Rurge. cit,s clerk OF the CITY of
Topeka. Kansas. do hereby certify 1hxf
true and correct copy Of the originalunnV
on file in my office.
tseal1 G.. b. BUR0E.
City Clerk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-31
LEACH CROSS AFTER
LIGHTWEIGHT HONORS

''oh'lnucu from fifth lS2C.t
ring general. the shrewdest fighter In
the game, lost his poisc when n worlds
title and 100000 were in his rrasp.
lie waited too long before trying to de-
liver the decisive blow Ritchie had
recuperated by the time Leach was
ready to sond II over, and the erencst
chance OF Croas's career was gone.
Less than three weeks later Cross
was on the coast again. and for the
third time he lost to Joe Rivers. his
Nemesis, this time In twenty rounds
w as Leach going bach agalnr He mt
up miserable exhibition against the
Spantard. yet he insisted that he was
Rivers's superior.
With this goal IN view-a victory
over kiNcrs-CroSs immediately set
about accomplishing IT, He realized
ms ambition the other day, and now
mus ms mind set on bigger gamc--the
championship Of America. Cross hns
temporarily given zap hopes of battling
Freddie Welsh for the worlds honors
on account of the European tanrle
hut hc is not on the trail of Willie
iHtch'c Tor n match with the light
weight championship of these ljnited
States at stake
= Hltchlc, althouGf shorn of his worlds
title still retains the American sr-
preinacN. and will defend II aGa!ny, all
'"''lc?S beginning month hence
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-31
HENRY F|RMLY OPPOSES
NATIONAL PROHIBITION
Not Possible 10 Draw an Amendment
That Hc Is Willing tn
Support.
HEAD OF RULES COMMITTEE
Declares Congress Is Asked to Re-
verse Course ami Surrender Police
Powers of States to- Absolute Fed
e-al Control.

WASHINGTON. August 3O.--"I shall
resoluteiy oppose all propositions look =
ing to national prohibition and woman
suffrage" dccla, as a statement issued
to-day by Representative Robert l.
Rules Committee. before which the
light OF eauh of these mea sures is
pending.
1T is not possible TO draw an amend
ment providing for national prohibit
tion that I am willing to support"
Representative iicnry's statement
wns issued in connection with a let
ter addressed 10 pr. ]. II ,;ambren.
of Dallas. head Of tho Texas Anti
saloon League, who asked NJ. Henry
10 say whether = proposal for national
prohibition could he so framed as to
Nin his support. In his letter. Mr.
ienrN points out that with the pass
age Of the Webb bill ;hc question Of
SHIPMENT Of liuuor into prohibition to-
ritprN was rcinauded to the jurisdic-
ton Of Tho several States
we nov are asked" the letter adds.
TO reverse our course. and surrender
The polio" powers Of the SOVEREIGN
states to absolute Federal control"
With -four OF the eleven members
Of The Rules Committee openIr OPP
poScu 10 constitutional amendment
Tor woman suffrage. two others prob
ably against II, and four in favor. il
Is regarded as improbable that a spe-
cial rule, under which the nlattor can
ne brought ur. viii be obtained during
the present Or the December session
OF Congress
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-31
FIRE DRIVES GUESTS OUT
Damage OF SI00.rco 10 Atlantic City
Ht.tc, IL Elu1r

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J., August 20
\ fierce blaze discovered in the top
floor of Hotel lslcworth. at Virginia
Avenue and the Boardwalk. drove over
300 guests from their rooms, and for ?
timc threatened TO destroy the entire
structure and spread TO tho boardwalk
Many guests we're unable 10 save any
of their belongings from the blaze tn"
cause Of which is unknown. Gucsta
were rushed from danS-r In the elcva-
tors, many fainting during the excite
mcnt.
Tho Isieworth Is situated In the heart
of the boardwaik district. and over so.
o0c visitors loft the piers and theatres
and watched the confiaSrat ton from the
boa rdwalk.
The entire hrc-hEhtine apparatus Of
the city was called into action. and
only quick work saved the hotel from
complete destruction.
The proprietorS estimate the loss at
500. 900, much of which was done by
water. The loss is partially covered in
Insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-31
BUTTE is AGAIN UNDER
GUARD OF STATE MILITIA
Order by Governor Stewart Follows
Explosion in Office of Copper
Mining Company.
TROOPS NOT YET ON SCENE
Trouble Regarded rs Outcome of
Rcopcning of Miners Jurisdic-
tionnl Quarre!-Itcsumption of
Riots and BloOtished Feared.

BUTTE. MONT. August so.-An en-
pios,on early to-day that destroyed the
per Mining Company. caused Governor
stewart. ut Helena. To order that Suite
again be placed under guard OF the
state militia
The explosion is regarded as tho out
come OF the rcopening Of the miners
Jurisdictional Quarrel Butte and sill
yer 10" county authorities immediate
" wired Governor stewart for aid.
word later was received that the Gov
National Guard to moholize in Helena.
1t is not known when troops VIII ar
rive here. The Anaconda Company has
placed guards about its properties
of the riots and bloodshcd that rocked
tho city last June
The explosion that wrecked tho en-
ployins office was so violent that every
building in the city was Jared. Sleep
ers We're awakened and thrown into a
pane Tho building Is two-stury
brick structure. great hole VAS torn
in the roof aud one WALL WAS blown
out The Waterman rs reported miss
Butte has been uneasy fo- p week
TIC suite Mine Workers Union. COM
f"deration. recently began 2 campaign
to force every man employed ia tho
mines into tho re" organ iadtion.
Men on tho street corners IN the bust
ness district have been making adj
dresses, In which, they urged miners
mines but IN the business district.
No attempt las been made 20 stop
these iufiamnatory speeches. ON one
occasion President McpOuald. or the
new union. advised tho authorities not
10 interfere under pain Of e%periencing
direct action.
Warrants have been sworn out
charging certain officers of the new
Union and others With Kidnapping, and
these tive sheriff has refused TO serve
becauce OF threats made by those
against whom they were directed
Msyor duncan annonnceA tina, the po-
lice force was powerlcss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-31
FR0NN ON SUGGESTi0N
or MORATORIUM IN u. S.
Hctse Leaders, TsidicuIc Statc,ucrt That
conditions IN the Country emil
for Such itcifCf.

WASHINGTON. AUGUST ao.-Ar tho
congressional talk on Tho subiec, of A
moratorium being crcated In the United
states is declared foolish lay leaders Of
the House and members 81 the Banking
and Currency Committee. No hnpor-
tant bill or resolution Of any sort has
peen introduced for tho creation Of any
situation wherein business mon viii
no; have to pay their dcntg. and The
prediction was made today Nv :, !o,,l
authority of the House that no situation,
could he imagined, short OF war and
disaster which would Justify the
Thought or moratorium
Representative Cantor. or New York.
whore name WAS mentioned I'm q news
dispatch 10 a New York paper as having
presented a memorial OF New York
business men who we're praying for y
moratorium. said last night;
Nothing is further from my mind
than the thought of working for lcrie-
lation for the g cation of p moratorium
presented to Congress in a formal aud
entirely routine manner n letter from
group o; New York exporters who
wanted moratorium declared bccause
they could rot got their money from,
their European customers. This rrtl-
ton was an ordinary routine matter.
ana referred in course OF events to the
Banking and Currency committee
II called at the White House to sen
the President and inform him of the
petition. but could no; see him. Went
10 sec SECRETARY McAdoo and laid the
request before him; but / am positive
mat no mora toriun can he created UNI
less We set the Constitution aside. If
we should become involved IN a ter
rlhie war and everything was going to
smash. we might do anythine-but TO
my mind IN moratorium Is as far re
moved from ms aa the poles are dis,,n,
from each other"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-31
REMARKABLE RACE
IN NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cinnt' ana BrnvcS Are Only Half Gnmc
Arnrt, with Advantage In Favor

N1 I urtlcr.
NEW YORK, August 3O.--Thc re
markanle four-cluh struggle for the
lead in the National League absorbed
Baseball attention. throughout tho week.
ST Louis ana Chicago added to the ex-
element caused by Boston's remarkable
squirt to catch New York The Card
mails drew SO close Mt one period that
II was possible for them to take the
load as the result OF one days play.
Chicago also worked dangerously near.
As tho now week opened, however.
the fight for the leadership had mar
rowed FOR the moment at lcas, 10 the
Giants and Braves
To-days games drove the two West
erT teams farther to tho rear and left
Boston and New York half game
apart, the Giants having the advan-
tage: The champions took n brace to-
ward the end OF the week On the
other hand predicted break in Bos-
tons winning career did not material
ize. for the Braves have won their last
three games. The prospects OF a
chance nt worlds series money ana
honors stil are anybodys among the
arst four
american League interest is.. con
nned 10 struggles for position.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-31
RELIEF FOR FIRE SUFFERERS
General Dcvoi Arranging for CInims
Mt Salem. Mass.

WASHINGTON. August 30.-Genernl
Carroll \. Devol, of the Quartermas-
ters Corp. has been sent to Salem
Mass. to confer with the local euthorl-
ties relative TO the disbursement OF tho
relief fund of 100000 for the fire suf-
ferers voted by Congress last July
Inquiry concerning the fund. not 4
dollar OF which has been expended
was made OF Senator Weeks by W. s.
Felton. of the relief committee.
To tho Senator's letter OF inquiry
Secretary OF War Garrison returned
the reply that the matter had not been
called to his attention. but that he had
sent General Devol north to Investigates.
The Sundry civil hill, containing the
salem item. hecams a law August !
The law provides that disbursement
shall he made undnr tho direction OF
the Secretary OF War