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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
WARBURC CHANGES MIND;
CONSENTS TO APPEAR
Reconsiders Refusal After Letter
From Wilson and Talk With
Hitchcock.
CONFIRMATION IS EXpEcrED
Banker Nominated for Federal Re-
serve Board Will Discuss His Fit
ness for Place With Senate Com
mittee

Washington. July 29.--Paul NJ War
burg. the New York banker. whose
nomination to the Federal Reserve
Roard has long been held up in the
Senate. communicated with the White
House to-day. Later il WAS announced
he would appear before the Senate
Thinking Committee. which wishes to
inquire into his qualification for the
office.
Mr.. Warburg also telegraphed to
Senator Owen, chairman of the com
mittce. stating his appearance could be
arranged. Senator owen said Tonight
he would set a date for the committee
meeting when he learned definitely
when MIR. Warburg would come to
Washington.
y letter from President Wilson.
urging him TO alter his position. and
a conference in New York Yesterday
with Senator Hitchcock led Mr.. War
burg to reconsider his refusal to appear
before the committee.
BI:LTEF Is GROWING:
IN HIS CONFIRMATION
The belief is growing ~ the Capitol
that Mr.. Warburg will be confirmed.
following his appearance. President
wilson to-day had not decided who to
eral Reserve Board caused by the with
drawal of the nomination OF Thomas
D. Jones. of Chicago.
Senator Hitchcock said day
Mr.. Warburg was very frank in his
conversation with me. Apparently
there was Il misunderstanding on his
part of the action of the committee in
inviting him to come before it. He
considered ii an affront, and that lie
and Mr.. Jones had been singled out
by the committee for attack as
sured him that the committee did not
intend the Invitation as an aifront:
that 1t was the custom. and even con-
sidercd a compliment. to Invite ap-
pointees TO appear before Senate com
nittees.
MIR. WarburS felt that in accepting
the appointment to the Reserve Board
he was giving up many connections
which were bcnetitinG him materially.
and the telegram which 7. sent him as
acting chairman of the committee al
though approved by his friends on the
committee. was misunderstood by him"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
COST OF CANAL TOLLS
Fiuy Vessels Apply to Surveyor of
Fort for Mcasurcmcnt Under Rules.

Fort for McRSurcmcnt Under Rules.
New YORK. July 2p.-fn anticipation
OF the opening OF the Panama Canal.
nifty vessels have thus far applied TO
the surveyor OF the port of New York
for measurements under the canal
rules Thirty vessels II was an
nOunced to-day have already been
granted certincat.s. which they VIII
produce whenever they pass through
the canal There is no fee for meas
urcmcntt and foreign vessels can also
measure for the canal traffic.
Under the canal rules. II Will cost
the American steamships kroonlaud
and Finland slU.12j apiece to pass
through the canal or more than $2I,-
csc for the round trip from New York
TO the Pacific coast ports For a fair
sized freiihtcf the tolls VIII amount
to about 5000, and roT AN auxiliary
motor yacht about SIS The fees ar.
without regard 10 displacement ton
mage. or 20 what Is contained ia q
vessel. ana it is said IT may he pos
s!blc TO put through the canal 4 cargo
whose tonnage is three times that Of
tho registered tonnage upon which
tolls arc charged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
No LONGER RIVER OF DOUBT
brazilian Goycrnment Changes Nam, to
'Rio rhcodore."

special To The Times Dispatch
Washington. July 2?-It is nov tho
l;io The codore' instead OF River of
Doubt" An official report from the
Forwarded TO the Pan American Union.
states that the Brazilian government.
In honor OF Colonel Roosevelt has Off
cially changed the name of the linden
nitc CAstenla ana Duvida Rivers TO the
tio Theodore, now precisely de-
termined stream
Colonel Rondon, the Brazilian officer
who accompanied Colonel Roosevelt on
his exploring expedition, proposed the
name Rio Roosevelt" but DR. Lauro
was adopted. The report states that
the Rio Theodore" runs almost exactly
nnrth and SOut n. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
CONDITIONS APPROACH
COLLAPSE. \rr y.ISIstI

Chicago. July -. Partly through
relief from the stronger houses on
change, and partly because OF a
glimpse Of peace ir the Empcrors OF
Russia and Germany agree. the wheat
trade to-day eludcd amy instance OF
failure. and confined wild fluctuations
to bad hIlf-hCur at the start. and
to conditions approaching n collapse
at the finish.
gree rot permitted by the rules. held
the volume OF trading 10 less than Il
quarter Of yesterdays gigantic total.
and largely was the cause OF an cX-
Continued ON Second Page)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
KERMIT TO BECOME BANKER
Young Iooscrcit Will Sct nS Repre-
sentative In Rio dc Jancrin
ISuet.inI 4, The Times J)icnutrh

New York, July 29.-Kermit Roose- :
Welt is on the road to become Il banker.
He has become associated with the
National City Bank and is now busy
studying the new Federal reserve law
and making himself familiar with the
banks methods OF doing business. as
we'll as its politics.
Following this preliminary work,
young Roosevelt VIII be sent to Rio dc
Janerio as credit man. The National
CITY Bank has now TWO representatives
in that city making preparations for
the establishment Of two branch banks
in South .tmerica
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
DIVES TO DEATH IN JAIL
Note Protesting Innocence Found
tlOsed In IInnd of Dend NInm.

ISpcclaI % The Times DIT spe1 ch. I
Buffalo. y. Y, July 29.-Rather than
endure the disgrace OF imprisonment
on the charge of dcfrauding IL hotel
keeper, 5. II. Schmidt. forty-two years
old. OF Huntington. Long Island. to-
day dived 10 death from the third
gallery of the Eric County jail. His
death was instantaneous. When pick
ed up on the Jail floor, Schmidt was
clasping in. his hand note protesting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
DEATH FROM HEART TROUBLE

ITcHry BOrHcn, KetIrcd Merchant, EN-
pircs In Offices of Henry Clews ~ Go.
Special To The Times Dispatch.l
New York. July a9.-As lie stood at
tho ticker reading news bulletins OF
the Austro- -Servian war. Henry Borden
siXty-four years old retired mer-
chant. dropped dead to-day in the Of
fees OF Henry Claws d. Co. bankers. at
ll22 broadway Physicians stated
heart trouble caused death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
STEPHENSON WILL RETIRE

Oldest Member OF Senate Not Cnndi-
date for Rc-E!rctiOu.
Marinettc, Wis. Jay 2a.-- Definite
ann Iuncemcnt WAS made to-day by
isaac Stephenson. the Oldest member Of
thc United states senate. that lie would
not be "a candidate for recollection.
sSsator Stephenson us sixty-hve years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
NEW YORK MARKET MOVES
IN CONTRARY OBJECTION
Gives No Heed to Alarming COndi-
tions Prevalent Because of
Scrvian Situation.
BARGAIN HUWER IN EVIDENCE
Reversal From Recent Pcssimistic
Outlook Is Largely Due to More
Favorable Adviccs From Abroad.
Wavering Tendency at Outset.

New York. July 2a-rhc New York
stock Exchange to-day moved in u
direction contrary to that of most
other financial markets Of tho world.
1t gave no heed to the alarmiut. condi-
tions prevalent all over Europe whcrc
securities of AL classes. including gov
ernmcnt bonds. fell to a lower level,
because OF the Scrvian situation
The local market not only took
further foreign offerings in large vol
'ime, but bought heavily for its own
account much of the buying repre-
scnting investment purchases OF 4
more substantial character than had
been witnessed tor years. Tho BARGAIN
hunter was much in evidence. and. with
the aid of leading financial interests.
caused a hurried scIambliug 10 cover
OF any aggressive, short interest.
RcvcrSa! from recent pcsSinistic con-
ditipns was largely due to more fa-
vorahlc adViccs from abroad. Esrlin
was the Chief factor. Canadian Pacific
the source OF great weakness recently.
and Il prime Berlin tavorite, was taken
in large amounts at almost uuntcr-
rupted advances. The German capital
also bought extensively OF other Amer
lean shares Paris aud London CON
tinued TO unload here.
CONDITI0NS IN BERLIN
NOT FAR FHDN NORMAL,
fcrlin was almost the only foreign
centre where anything like normal
conditions prevailed. London and
Paris doin" their utmost 10 restrict
trading. while other foreign exchanges
suspended operations. OF the days
total business. which aggregated about
100000 shares. Berlin took probably
21.09C, while Paris, London. Vienna.
Amsterdam and some less important
centres were said to have sold fully
twice that amount on banuco.
y Wavcrine tendency was shown
here at the outset with declines OF =
10 : per cent. After the first offerings
were absorbed the influence OF The in
vestment demand became effective. and
an all-around rally ensucd. which held
10 the close.
The end OF the day found the short
Interest much reduced and the tech
nical condition of the market CORES
pondingiy stronger. Further gold en-
Gayemcnts TO London and Paris were
negotiated with a sharp rise in call
loans to per cent and some stiffen-
ing Of long time accommodations
IT is possible that the gold en-
SaScments might have assumed larger
proportions. but for tho high rates OF
insurance liked by marine comoanies
Tho war risk was fixed ut 100 per
sl.o00,oOo, as against 1850 on the pres
viouS day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
SCENES or ENTHUSIASM
IN Wv IIILu,E,R SnIrRI

St, Petersburg. J,Ry 29.-A great pa
triotic demonstration took place on tho
Novsky Prospect late to-day \ pro-
cesSion was formed and with banners
dying. marched to the Scrvian lcga-
ton where there We're speeches, sing
Ug aud cheering. Thence tho pro-
cCssion moved TO the French and Brit
sh embassies. where similar scenes
OF enthusiasm were enacted. the crowds
increasing.
The cadets OF the naval school were
promoted to-day TO the rank of Of
hcerS. In addressing them, the En-
paror said:
Il have given orders that YOU should
30 Incorporated in the navy in view
OF the serious events through which
Russia is passing. During your service
~ officers 40 not forget what L say to
Nou--trust in Cod, and have faith in
.he glory and greatness of our mighty
country"
SPECIAL SERVICE HELD
Al k.tZAN CATHEDRAL
y striking demonstration occurred
1t the kazan Cathedral where spe-
cial service was held. and prayers were
offered for victory 10 the Slav arms.
The cathedral was thronged. and the
officiating priest, after the ceremony,
presented TO the Scrvian minister q
facsimile OF the ikon OF the Holy
The minister handed the ikop to Of
licers Who are starting for the front
lO-niSHt.
The German and Austrian embassies
are surrounded on all sides by strong
detachments Of police. and no one is
allowed to step on the adjacent foot
paths for fear of hostile attempts
confident feeling prevails here of
Great Britain's support Germany.s
attitude is regarded as incomprehensi-
BILE, except on the assumption that sho
is inNious for Il trial of strength.
AT odessa patriotic professions
marched through the streets to-day
bearing the portraits of Emperor
Nicholas and the Kings OF Servia and
Montenegro. and cheering for Servia
France aud Great Britain.
The maritime authorities have an
nounccd the closing of additional
lights in the Baltic Seas. H
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
MRS. HALL BEGINS
BATTLE FOR LIFE
Enters Upon Her Formal Trial
on Charge of Numbering
Husband.
TWO WITNESSES EXAMINED
Father Of Slain Man and Teacher
Give Evidence Favorable
to Accused.
TWO WITNESSES EXAMINED

Spcclai 10 Ihe Times Dispatch.
Louisa, Va. July 2o-Whitc of face.
nut stern of heart, Mrs Elizabeth ~.
lfall. charged with the murder OF hcr
Husband. Victor X. Hall. on the dark
morning OF April 10, entered to-day
upon her formal trial Beside her sat
- lawyer whose face Was winter than
her own. x. Lindsay Gordon is work
ing With untiring effort to save his
client from a strain Of guilt. and heavy
lines are craven about his lips Next
TO him are seated his brother AieXan-
der i. Gordon. upon whom he often
rests, and I'm Carter. the noted at
torneN ot Richmond Opposite them
arc Commonwealth's Attorney ". &.
iibb and NJ. j. Fulton, OF the Rich-
mond law firm OF Fulton. oIFlahetty
and BYRD. Mrs. Hall sits between.
sterling Hall. brother OF the dead man.
sits with the prosecution, while his
father and mother give their support
to the accused. II Is a strange case.
Ties Of blood arc wiped out ana for
gotteh and shelter is given TO a lately
alien head. And callncst among them
all IS the woman whose life or liberty
the Law may declare "a forfeit
with a few strokes OF his pen. Nr
Gordon decided this morning who
should be the twelve men To determine
tlJe fate OF Mrs. Han. From the tenil-
tive liat he struck out =. l.. WOolfolk.
naTid G. swift. X y. Crawford and
\. ). Plcasants. leaving as tho jury, W.
j. Hitor, s. G. WoodSon, Julian Jacobs.
g ". Isbell. NJ Il. Nuckolls. o. G. Keau.
g Winston. Il. Il. Riddell. W g
Massic. &. V. Jackson. J. J.. Proffitt and
W NJ Bicklo:'. The jurymcn were in
mediutely sworn and the trial formal
l. began Again Mrs. Hall was forced
10 listen To the indictment. and again
she passed through the ordeal without
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
NOTHING TIsANSPutES
10 RELIEVE SUSPENSE.

Berlin. July 29.--The public late to-
night NnNtouSly was awaiting tho re-
suit OF a Cabinet council held to-day
on the Austro- Scrvian situation, but
nothing transpired to relieve the sus-
pcnSc. Information also was anxious-
ly awaited confirming telegrams oS-
changed between Emperor William ANA
were blasted. The public, neverthcs.
less. still sees ~ favorable augury In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30

Via York river Chesapeake Ray .nd Bal
tinore. once each week during summer
months Inquire 9o7 East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
GROWS
AS DAYS EVENTS
BRING NO RELIEF
Feeling Throughout Europe
Distinctly More Anxious
Than Heretofore.
SIR EDWARD GREY EXPECTED
TO FRAME FRESH PROPOSALS
Diplomatic Representatives Still
Cling to Hope Of Set
Element.
FIRST IMPORTANT FIGHTING
Scrvians Retreat to Capital, Which,
Reports Say, Is Being
Bombnrded.
Austria and Russia
Suspend Relations

London, July 20.-AccordinS to the
Times direct diplomatic intercourse
between Austria and RussIn vns
suspended yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-30
So NLAGAnA rALLs AND RETuRN-s1s

Continued OF Third raCel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27
SEVEN OFFICERS ON
A TEST RIDE TODAY
Will Go to Mt. Vernon, Return
and Do Days Work at Desks
for Next Two Days.

.Eeven officers stationed at the war
bepsrtnent, headed by Col Henry o.
8. Heistand. adtutant general, set forth
b. o'clock this morning 10 ride to MI
Venom and back before the SIN gets
ve-y far past the meridian This after
hoon each Of them expects TO put In
bays work at his respective desk.
: his Is the program outlined for three
successive days. Heretofore the neces-
billy Of riding ninety miles in three
bays has been regarded as trial. of-
Ulcers have in many instances looked
supon the tests with dislike, but they
'rer forced TO qualify.
Now seven Of the alleged swivel chair
warriors, representatives Of that body
bf army men who have long drawn
criticism, have set out to prove just
how lightly the test rests upon them.
|They propose to take the ride, qualify
In It, and yet keep UP the work Of their
Respective offices with no days OH.
consequently for three successive days
they win pilgrimage to Mt. Vernon and
regular days work in the afternoon.
al the end Of the third day they must
undergo medical examination to prove
they are In good condition
The seven men are Col. Henry o. s.
eHeistand, Col. Harry L. Rogers.
tQuartermaster Corps; Lieut. Col Clint
e. Hearn, Coast Artillery Corps; Major
DANES Candy. Quartermaster Corps;
kdajor william r. Smith, Coast Artillery
Corps; Major Charles Crawford Of the
,eeneral staff, and Major Herbert A
White, Judge advocate general.
The test ride for swivel chair" war
kdors was conceived by Colonel Roose-
Eeit. during his last term as President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27

ss.oo-Atlantic City and Return
Sext Sunday. August 2 Pennsylvania
railroad Special train leaves Union
station $40 a. m No change of cars.
A long day at the shore.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27
U. S. Army and Navy
To Observe War Tactics

In event Of q European war repre-
sentatives of the army and navy Of the
United States will be on the scene to
observe the movements Of troops and
study the tactics pursued by the COM
batants.
Rear Admiral Fiske would not deny
today that plans had been discussed for
the sending of warships to the vicinity
Of possible naval activities, and said
that this procedure was usual
Adjutant General George Andrews de-
clared that in event of a serious con-
hict it Is more than likely that repre-
sentatives Of the different branches Of
the service to observe conditions may
be Of interest and benefit to their re-
spective departments.
at may be all a fare up said Major
General Wotherspoon, chief Of stan,
speaking Of the situation. although the
situation is rather precarious and bodies
Ill for a peaceable settlement. The
number Of troops that would be drawn
into action would be q tremendous army,
as the number available is estimated at
about 5000, 900 on each side"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27
McAdoo Prepares to
Aid in Crop Moving

allowing the announcement OF Sec
|rerarv McAdoo that S34 900, 900 OF Govern
b. mt funds will be deposited soon in
b. ks Of the west and South to facin-
he cron moving Treasury officials
|rcfay began to arrange for the distr-
H. ion of this fund In the banks OF the
|sGtty-one cities in twenty states whlcn
hhsve made application.
The same plan adopted last year OF
|rh rging interest at the rate OF per
|ce7t per annum on such deposits Will
b. followed By the Treasury Depart
brent this year. But Secretary McAdoo
ANNOUNCES that he will not require. as
be did last year, that 10 per cent oil
kshe deposits shall be secured by Gov
k-nment bonds Government bonds at
kpar. municipal. railroad. and other
bonds will be accepted by the Treasury
~ security.
Secretary McAdoo. in announcing MS
decision TO aid crop marketing again
This year. explained that the step hao
been taken after replies had been re-
ceived from circulars sent to 5000 ma
1ional banks. the general tenor of winch
indicated that an UNUSUAL demand Tor
money was expected this fall, and that
the decositing Of Government funds
81 the leading cities in the crop belts
would be of great benefit to the crop
n 9vement. and to business generally
Replies Of most Of the big bankers
O. the East indicated that no crop
moving funds will be needed IN New
+ gland and the Eastern States. Some
O. the States of the West and North
y est also declared that they would be
lie to finance their own crop move
snents Among these States were Ohio.
Indiana, Minnesota. Wisconsin. Oregon.
California. Washington. and Utah
Cities in these States, however. asked
for crop-moving funds last year. and
{ ecretsry McAdoo announced that if it
y ould develop later that they need
W IDS. their applications will be con-
3 dered.
The replies Of the bankers" Secre-
rary McAdoo declared. fully confirm
;ae optimistic bulletins OF the Depart
:. ent Of Agriculture as TO prospects for
usually large crops. They also indl-
, tie a decided promise Of greatly i'm
y-oved business conditions and enlarged
= siness activities throughout the coun-
Try"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27
Use B0rax' Mem Slogan
in Fight Against Flies

ing from citizens Of the District
Especially effective aid can Be given
by owners Of horses against the ny.
II they viii purchase quantities OF
oorax and sec that 1t Is properly
sprfnkled about the breeding places
OF flies. The directions are to apply
not over 81 Of q pound to q pile
containing eight bushels Of manure.
Sprinkle the borax around the edges
and then saturate the stable deposits
with liberal doses Of water.
The District Health Department,
which has been conducting q re-
lentless war against the fly, intends
to give the borax experiment thor
ough test. but 1t will not lose sight
Of the other ways to combat the
fly. The departments chief weapon
against the insect has been 'cleanli-
ness" and 1t continues to declare
that where cleanliness abounds the
ny win ind little chance to breed.
Clean up your premises. sprinkle
borax where garbage and refuse
may necessarily have to be, and kill
the ny wherever seen, Is the advice
Of the Health Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27
All Eyes Turn to Maine
Election for 1916 Forecast

The eyes of all the politicians from
this time on will be glued on the cam
paign in Maine. The election there is
September IA. 1t is a tradition that as
Maine goes in September. so the country
goes in November.
Republicans expect to win sweeping
victory in the Pine Tree State. The
tariff issue, the tolls question. and gen
eraI dissatisfaction with the Democratic
regime, 1t is predicted by the Repub-
licans, will materialize in a big ma
jority against the party in power. They
expect to elect at least three and per-
hans ali four Of the members of Con-
gress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27
Permanent Road Unknown
Says Logan Waller Page

Logan Waller Page, director OF the
office of public roads, Department OF
Agriculture, today voiced his dis
pleasure at the use of the word per
manent" in connection with road
building.
"The general impression that there
are certain types Of roads that are
PERMANENT is erroneous" Director
Page said: mo permanent road has
ever been constructed or ever will be.
The only things about road that
may be considered permanent are the
grading culverts, and bridges.
Roads constructed by the most
skillful highway engineers will soon
be destroyed by the traffic. frost, rain.
and wind. unless they are properly
maintained. But the life Of these
roads may be prolonged by system
attic maintenance.
"a poor road will not only be inn
proved by proper maintenance, but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27

Swift & Company's sales Of Beef in
wash. d. c. for the week ending Sat
urday, July rs, averaged as folows
Deef. SIS cents per pound.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27
Nevada Women Opposed
To Suffrage in State

Protest against encouragement being
given the Votes for women" propa-
ganda In Nevada win be made to
President Wilson today by the Nevada
Association Of Women Opposed to Equal
Suffrage. This action by the Nevada
frage in the five Western States. which
at the present time is at its height will
be carried to the White House by the
opposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27

road without II"
Director Page urges road builders
to avail themselves of publications
of his office showing the best methods
of road maintenance and repair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-27
congressman Ask Nobel
Prize for Bartholdt

CONGRESSMAN Richard Bartholdt Of
-I!ssouri may be given the Nobel Peace
rrr!ze for 1914. by the Nobel committee
If the Norwegian parliament this fall.
A memorial signed bv 3ls members OF
the House. and addressed to the com
-1fttee- states that what Mr.. Bartholdt
as achieved in the interest of peace
- been as an American legislator
Trough the fundamentally of the
Elementary union.
In Congress his leadership in this
use is recognized bv ALL concludes
-ae memorial. and the name Of no
bile man In the United States is more
.osely Identified with the peace move
-lent than his.
CONGRESSMAN Bartholdt has announc-
d that ne will not seek reelection, and
Iii devote the rest of his life 10 the
,nterest OF peace and literary work.
He expects TO sail tomorrow from New
York for stockholm. Sweden, 70 attend
the annual gathering Of the parliament
Lary union.