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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08
OIL CLIQUE WANTS
GUARD AT TAMPICO
Resolution Asking Wilson
to Send Gunboats Voted
After Warm Debate.

Representatives OF siXty-eight oil COM
panies with interests at Tampico met last
night at the Rocky Mountain Club, in 4ith
st, near the Hotel Algonquin. TO formu-
late a request to President Wilson to re-
store the American gunboats to the har-
Dor of Tampico and afford protection to
Americans working oil interests in that
region.
The resolution was adopted after much
discussion, but was not signed by the
oil men, although several urged II. 1t was
said by some that factions in the oil in
terests were at work in the meeting
Those most vigorous in asking that the
request to the President be made as
strong as possible were the representa-
tiyes Of the Standard Oil Company and
the Pearson interests. A personal repre-
sentative of Lord Cowdray urged that all
the names of those favoring the resolu-
ton calling for gunboats in Tampico be
written down.
No representative OF the Pierce Oil
Company was present. Chairman Lucey.
on request. asked if there was any such.
The significance of the question was not
lost on the oil men, who waited in tense
silence half minute before the chair
man resumed the regular business Of the
meeting.
Although repeatedly asked for By sew
eral, no mention OF the amount of money
invested in Mexican oil wells by Amer
cans was stated In the resolution. 1t was
the VIII Of the meeting that this be "pur-
posely left out" The figure. as suggested
by those who wanted IL Incorporated in
the resolution, was s5o00O0,0C0. which
American stockholders. they said. were
in grave danger Of losing
A committee OF five was appointed 10
wait on President Wilson and present to
him the will OF the meeting. They are:
Richmond lowering. oil operator; Thomas
A. O'Donnell. of the Mexican and Huastca
Oil Company; W. A. Thompson. OF the
Texas OIL Company; Joseph c. Trees, Of
the Pittsburgh Standard Oh Company,
and George Davidson, OF the Gulf Rein
ing Company.
According to the resolution. there il
great danger OF the oil wells near Tam
pico taking fire and resulting in the COM
plete wiping out OF great source OF the
worlds supply.
Until the occupation OF Vera Cruz by
the American feet" read the resolution.
ali the companies which we represent
were engaged in the ordinary conduct OF
their operations. the great majority Of
the employees being Americans.
immediately after the occupation Of
Vera Cruz hostile demonstrations began
against all Americans employed In the
r' foids Whom rrotao,ion vas r,oe,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08

ly personal to him, has been excused.
His withdrawal in no way reflects upon
Mr. Dalton"
Justice Seabury and District Attorney
Whitman were in conference In the
Judges chambers after court adjourned
at the morning session. and when asked
about the conference by the newspaper
men Justice Seabury said he would make
the announcement at the opening OF court
that Juror No. was excused.
lie gave no reason, further than TO say
it was at Mr. DaltOn's request and was
no reflection upon the juror. 1t was I'M
derstood that the District Attorney re
ceived a communication in regard TO
Juror No .. which he submitted to JUS
tics Seabury, but Mr.. Whitman declined
to say what the nature OF 1t was. lie
wouldn't say that he had received a COM
muncation.
Becker took more interest in the selec-
ton of the jurors yesterday than he did
the day before. His wife was allowed to
sit near him again. and they conferrel
frequently, by a smile or a nod OF the
head, i'm approval or disapproval OF
prospective juror while he was being eN-
amined. Becker was permitted to come
from the prison pen to talk with his vile
few minutes before Justice Seabury
convened court
They had long conference after court
adjourned in the afternoon. 1t was I'M
derstood 1t had TO do mostly with Com
missioner Davis's accusation that Becker
was at the head of a conspiracy In TIE
Tombs to discredlt her administrator
and the tightening of the prison reguIa-
tons so as TO bar Mrs. Becker from see
ing her husband unless she was accom-
panied by counsel.
Becker was permitted TO accompany his
wife to a General Sessions jury room, on
the same floor, and to continue their talk
after the courtroom was cleared. They
were accompanied by Hartford T. Mar
shall, associate counsel for Becker, and
court officer.
In view of the new regulations barring
Mrs Becker from the Tombs, District At
torney Whitman arranged to have Beck
er and his wife use the jury room Tor
conference at any reasonable time out
Of court hours 1t was done merely as
matter Of convenience for Mrs. Becker.
as counsel could not always 80 with her
TO the Tombs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08
Petition Charges Graft.

The petition received by Miss Davis
made the threat that. unless she resclhd-
ed the unpopular food regulation witnln
three DAYS, the prisoners would give 10
the PRESS a copy of the statement, TO-
gether with full exposure OF the cohui-
tions that exist in the Tombs. Frequent
references 10 graft in the catering de-
partment were made
Extracts taken from the petition 1oi-
low:
owe the undersigned hereby wish 10
record with you our firm protest dsalils.
the enactment and enforcement OF an. >
such rule that will prevent an inmate
from receiving food from outside sources
or limit him to purchase his supplies from
one source, upon the GROUNDS tnat ,Na -
cruel and inhuman, unjust ana hiesal
and ONLY a subterfuge TO legallZe vast
system of graft by and with the consent
OF the head of the Correction Depart
menI. A., .,,..o,,o, mill
have to 80 TO the expense OF paying ioI
his meals from the prison caterer. lou
NAV say let this class or prlsohtr ea.
the prison fare. The answer is that IL
is not fit for pigs. 1t rs inferior, much
inferior 10 the State PRISON OF PeIiis ssi,
tiary fare which is meant only for act
ually convicted men. Yet the Tomos prs
oners, who are not convicted men. are
reouested 10 eat a fare far inferior 10
convicted felons We repeat, the prison
fare is not tit for pigs; the prisoner is
not given the full value that the city OF
state pays. there is an evaporation OF
values somewhere, still no reform or IN
vestigation along this line where the
health and welfare Of the inmates are al
stake is attempted. -
"This caterer idea. like the barber
system, is nothing more than leSaiiZeu
craft Who is getting II, or VINO VIII Sel
IL, will be for the Intelligent puullc u
judge. .,,,.. 80 ha
sentenced 10 ten years for the coree ana
other shops he is allowed 10 sell here.
Miss Davis, we are addressing you
this petition under the impression that
YOU really wish for and have at heart the
prisoners welfare: that your desire OF
stopping alleged drug traffic and aileged
grating are sincere and not suDteriuse
Stopping outside food Will not 90 IT, IL
will increase H. 49,
Putting in human vermin OF the type
YOU Installed here to ferret out true con,
iitions will not do IL, for person so dull
and Of base moral TO allow himself 10 be
incarcerated and be spy in jail has
neither the tact nor intelligence 10 grasp
the true situation. .,s
we feel that the public press should
be taken into our confidence and MADE
scouainted with the real situation. so
that they may intelligently enhghten an
obscure and anxious public. VINO may
otherwise be misled by the STUMP
speeches and lectures given under the
nretence of reform which. In fact, is I'm,
rneftior. S"i.''rert"l 20 the prisoners 'h'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08
SIX OF THE JURORS
m NEW BECKER TRIAL

No. IF. Meredith Blagden, TWEEN
ty-eiQht years old, bond salesman, SO
Pine st. home, 16 East 10th ct.
(Foreman.)
No. FLAMES M. Faust, twenty.
nine, real estate, So West 45th ct;
home, 16 East soth ST.
No. 3-Thomas w. Edwards,
thirty, chemist; home, 507 West
1S6th st.
No. EEdward e. Van Eman,
fifty five, retired; home, ass Fort
Washington av.
No. 5--Dwieht w. Custer, fifty.
eight. inventor; home, 700 West
1S0th ST.
No. 6-Ambrose v. FarIeye, thirty
eight, cotton, "a Thomas ST.; homo,
52s West 186th ST.
William r. Dalton, an advertising
manager, Of 125 West 18TH ST., who
was selected as juror No. 2 on
Wednesday. was excused by Justice
Seabury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08

The possibility that me sensational at
tempt on the part of W. Bourke Cochran
of counsel for Becker, to have District
Attorney Whitman adjudged in contempt
at the opening Of the trial Wednesday
might prove TO be a boomerang for the
defence developed yesterday. when 1t be-
came known that at least cursory In
vestigation had been begun into the cir
cumstances and truth of the statement
ascribed to Mr.. Cochran In some or the
newspapers, and said 10 have been made
when he left the courtroom-that he was
Through with the Becker case and that
I, was mot a trial. but IAN assassina-
ton"
Such a statement. II true, might be in
terpreted as a reflection upon the court II
was said, and in that sense constitute
contempt on the part OF the lawyer The
initiative for such contempt proceedings
would naturally rest with the presiding
Justice but Justice Seabury declined 10
discuss the incident in any way or 10 say
whether an investigation OF the matter
would be pursued.
Mr.. Cochran fatty denied that he MADE
any such statement. and declared that the
reporters who quoted him to that effect
must have confused his remarks with
those he made in court while making the
melton to adjudge the District Attorney
ir contempt They were directed soieiy
against Mr.. Whitman and included no re-
lection on the court Mr.. Cochran added
that he had no Intention Of Withdrawing
from the Becker case.
Insist Cochran Made Statement.
II was learned. however. that one OF TWO
OF the reporters who are said TO nave
heard Beckers lawyer make the state
ment had made affidavits to that effect In
the District Attorneys office. Subpenas
for these reporters 10 appear in court TO-
day were said TO have been issued last
light, in view OF the possibility OF the
District Attorney making a motion that
Mr.. Cochran be adjudged in contempt OF
court. In that event the newspaper men
would Ne called upon 70 take the Y'tness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08

Of benefit only in furthering personal am
billions or notoriety."
Whoever framed the petition must have
felt that Warden Hanley was not in
any way in sympathy with Miss Davis In
her new plans for the letter addressed
to him advised him to be on his guard.
This is only the beginning" the letter
read. III she doesn't change her tactics
within three days she is going TO be
shown in every paper in New York what
a faker she is The facts, figures and
details are in the hands Of eminent coun-
sci. and 1t is matter that the Governor
himself will take a hand in If necessary.
Eve are going TO attack her on, the
bundles, on the prison food. which IS
always the same. while In the peniten-
tlary and states prison it changes every
day and is of better quality, and that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08

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This being the case. exercise every
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08
Dead Hungarians in Colorado
Arouse Feeling in Budapest

Budapest. May THE death OF Two
hungarians during the recent strike dis.
orders in Colorado was mentioned to-day
IN the course OF the debate on the For
elgn Office estimates before the Foreish
Affairs Committee OF the Hungarian Par
Lament The killing OF these two men
has aroused considerable feeling In Hun
Sary.
Count Berchtold. the Austro- Hungarian
Minister OF Foreign Affairs. informed the
committee that the Austro- Hungarian
Ambassador In Washington. DIR. Dumta,
had been instructed TO take energetic
steps for the protection OF the legitimate
interests OF Hungarians I'm the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08
THUMB NAIL SKETCH
OF THE
BEN FRANKLIN QUIZ

The Quiz consists in solving fifty pic.
tographs which represent, respectively.
fifty sayings OF Benjamin Franklin.
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the highest number OF the nifty peto.
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Don't wait TIL the last whistle blows
There's no such thing as time enough"
You never can tell what win fan in
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You know how Ben Franklin feels
about tiff you have time. don't wait
for time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08
MAY 8, 1914.

late night session. to secure the jury at
that trial
Martin T. Manton chief counsel for
Becker, was asked after court IL Mr..
Cochran would appear again in the case.
He would not say. Mr.. Manton will make
the opening address and conduct the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08

petition. At first they were reluctant
10 talk. but It finally developed that
the petition they had signed was com
posed Of only a few typewriter lines.
whereas the petition received by Miss
Davis covered four pages.
After several hours questioning
Philip Musica, whose connections with
smuggling operations received wide
spread publicity two years ago. &C
knowledged that Charles Becker had
been at the head OF the conspiracy.
He told Miss Davis that the whole plot
was Of much greater significance than
she could imagine. and that he thought
that Tammany Hall was mixed up in
II.
He wants to curry favor with the
Governor" Musica said, in speaking
Of Becker's completely in the plot. He
thinks that it will help him to dis
credit Mitchel's administration. II is
Just part OF big dragnet."
AS a result of Musicals confession
ana tne consequent iupllCdtiOh VI
Becker in the plot. the prisoners from
the two cells adjoining that Of Becker's
will be removed. and under no circum-
stances will he be allowed to confer
with his counsel except in his cell. All
other visitors, even his wife, will be
barred from seeing him while he is in
the Tombs. Musica will be removed
TO the fourth tier, and the privileges
OF all the prisoners involved in the
conspiracy will be revoked.
Becker's Name Torn OF.
District Attorney Whitman said yester-
day that during tie progress Of the trial
Becker would be allowed to confer with
his counsel and visit his wife in one Of
the vacant juryrooms.
The first petition that was circulated
through the cells is said to have been a
short one asking in most respectful terms
that Miss Davis reconsider her action in
regard to not allowing the prisoners to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-08
If at first you don't succeed
TRY SIX TIMES.

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-15
# BACKACHY OR
KIDNEYS BOTHER
EAT LESS MEAT ALSO TAKE
GLASS OF SALTS BEFORE
EATING BREAKFAST.

Uric acid in meat excites the kidneys,
they become overworked: get sluggish,
ache, and feel like Jumps of lead. The
urine becomes cloudy; the bladder is
lrritated, and you may be obliged to
seek relief two or three times during
the night. When the kidneys clog you
must help them flush off the body's
urinous waste or you'll be a real sick
person shortly. At first you feel a dull
misery In the kidney region, you SUI
fer from backache, sick headache, dr.
ziness. stomach gets sour, tongue coat
ed and you feel rheumatic twinges
when the weather Is bad.
Eat less meat, drink lots of water:
also get from any pharmacist four
ounces of Jad Salts: take a tablespoon
full In q glass Of water before break
fast for q few days and your kidneys
will then act fine. This famous salts is
made from the acid of grapes and lem
on Juice, combined with lithia. and has
been used for generations to clean
clogged kidneys and stimulate them to
normal activity, also to neutralize the
acids in urine. SO it no longer Is q
source of irritation, thus ending blad.
der weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. can not in
jure; makes delightful effervescent
lithia water drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep the
kidneys clean and active. Druggists
here say they sell lots of Jad Salts to
folks who believe in overcoming kidney
trouble while It In only trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-15

over me earth. She laid her BOOK
aside.
"Will you telephone in to him after
dinner, Hetty?" went on Sara. after
Q long period Of silence.
Again Hetty started. This time q
look of actual pain flashed in her eyes.
would not a note by post be more
certain to fnd him In the" she be-
gan hurriedly.
"I dislike writing notes." said Sara
calmly. "Of course, dear, II you feel
that you'd rather not telephone him,
I can"
II dare say I am flnicky. Sara apol-
ogized Hetty in quick contrition. "Of
course he is your brother. l should
remem-"
my brother-in-law, DEAR" said Sara.
q trifie too literally.
HE will come often to your house,
went on Hetty rapidly. II must make
the best of It,"
HE is your friend, Hetty. He ad-
mires you"
II cannot see him through your
evoo Sara"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-15

what could b more appalling than
to have him fall In love with met"
The other way round would b
moro dramatic. should say"
Good God Sara!" cried the Gfra In
horror. How can you even speak Of
such q thing?"
After all, why shouldn't" began
Sara, but stopped In the middle OF her
suggestion. with the result that It had
It's full effect without being uttered In
so many cold -blooded words. The girl
shuddered.
| wish, Sara, you would let me un.
burden myself completely to you.' she
PLEADED. seizing her friends hands
You have forbidden me-"
Sara jerked her hands away. Her
eyes flashed II do not want TO hear
It," she cried Eercely. Never. never!
DO you understand? 1t Is your secret.
| will not share it with you. ! should
hate you II knew everything. As It
is, l love you because you are WON
an who suffered at the hand OF one
who made me suffer-. There 10 moth
ing more to say Don't bring up the
subject again. want to be your
friend for ever, not your conf,dante
There Is distinction. You may be
able to see how very marked It is In
our case. Hetty. What ono does moi
know, seldom hurts"
Put want to justify mysen-
TT isn't necessary" cut In the Other
so peremptorily that the girls eyes
spread into q look Of anger. Where
upon Sara Wrandall threw her arm
about her and drew her down beside
her in the chaise-lounge. Il didn'
mean to be harsli," she cried. "W.
must not speak OF the past. that's all
The future Is not likely to hurt US
dear. Let us avoid the past"
The future!" sighed the girl. star
| ing blankly before her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-15

TO appreciate what Il b - be-
saSd the other. you have bot - thiah
Of what It might have heea-"
y know" said Hetty. IN . low
voice. And yet sometimes voodss
IL"
Sara interrupted. You are paytna
me. dear. instead Of the law" she said
gently. II am not . hArsh creditor.
am If'
my life belongs to you. ! give y
cheerfully. even gladly"
80 you hsve ssid before Well. Il
It belongs to mo. you might II leaA
permit me to develop Il 40 would any
other possession. | TAKE II - an IN
vestment. II viii probably 1ucesass."
Now you are jestingl"
"Perhsps," said Sara lacuo3esliy.
Tho next morning HseJ sst forth
for her accustomed tramp over the
roads that wound through the estate.
Sara, the American, dawdled At homo.
resentinx the chill spring drisEie that
did not in tho least discourage the
Englishwoman.
She came to the bridge By the mill,
long since deserted and nov thing Of
ruin and decay. "A man In knicker
bockers stood leaning against the rail.
idly gazing down It the <tcklins
stream below The brier pipe that
formed the circuit between hand and
lips sent up soft blus coils 70 Aoaa
away on the drtzxle.
She passed behind him, with . SIN.
gle furtive. curious glance ut his hand.
some, undisturbed profile. and In that
glance recognised him as the man she
had seen the day before
When she was /: dozen rods awsy
the tall man turned his face from the
stream and sent after her the long
restrained look. There was something
akin to cautiousness In that look Of
his, as II he were afraid that abe