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Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
LARGEST BILL PASSED.
Senate Indorses Postoffice Expenses
For $s11 ,4s2, ,067.

Washington.-The Senate passed the
largest appropriation bill ever to meet
the approval of either house of Con-
gress when it sent to conference the
postofice measure, carrying $311, ,492,-
067, an increase of nearly $4,000 over
the bill as it was reported by the Post
Office Committee. All efforts to limit
the power Of the Postmaster-G General
to regulate parcel post rates, zones or
weights were defeated.
The last amendment of this nature
was proposed by Senator Cummins 1t
provided that no packages of more
than so pounds should be carried un-
less the Interstate Commerce Com
mission should decide the rates rep
resented the cost of the service It
was lost, 29 to 20.
Senator Bristow proposed a new
system of parcel post rates, reducing
pay to railroads for this service, which
also met defeat
Increases Of salary from 5000 to
$500 were inserted for railway mail
division superintendents, assistant
superintendent and chief clerks.
Rural mail carriers received an in
crease of 800 a year on standard
routes and substitute carriers and
clerks from 80 to 40 cents an hour.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
STATES RUNNING
UP HUGE DEBTS
Increase Out Of Proportion to
Population.
SINKING FUND ASSETS
over $419, 100000 Now Owing BY the
40 States Of the Union, An
Increase Of Nearly
SO Per Cent.

Washington.-The 48 States of the
Union, at the end of the fiscal year
June 80, 1913, had an aggregate public
debt of $419,157, 900, according to fig
ures of the Census Office, just made
public. Ten years ago the indebted
ness of these same States amounted to
but $234,900,0O0. Offsetting the total
debt for the last year the States re-
ported $77,033, 900 in sinking fund
assets, leaving the actual Indebtedness
y342, 2,251, 900.
This is an increase over 10 years
ago Of $107, 1000, or nearly so per
cent, and it is in sharp contrast with
the slightly more than 20 per cent. in
crease in population in the same
period. Between 1880 and 1902 these
figures show that the debts of the
States gradually decreased while dur
ing the last 10 years there has been a
very noticeable increase.
In 1880 the per capita State in
debtedness was $5.48; in 1890, 1897;
in 1902, s2.99, due to rapid increase
in population and decrease in debt.
In 1913 it has increased 1882, due to
very rapid increase in debt in contrast
with a much slower increase in popu-
lation. Of the present Indebtedness
about 100000 is floating and nearly
$4O0, 100000 funded.
The total debt Qess sinking fund
assets) for Massachusetts, represents
1872 per cent. of the debt of all the
States of the United States. Iowa,
Wyoming and Oregon each has less
than one-tenth Of one per cent. of the
debt of all the States, while in the
case of Pennsylvania the sinking fund
assets exceed the total debt
Vermont, Nebraska and Kansas each
has only one-tenth of one per cent. of
the debt of the 48 States. New York
enjoys the distinction of having 25 per
cent. of the total State Indebtedness.
The per capita debt in Iowa amounts
to only three cents, in Oregon, four
cents. In Arkansas, Florida, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota,
Nebraska, New Jersey. Oregon, Penn
sylvania, South Dakota, Texas, West
Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming the
per capita debt is less than one dollar.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
DEMAND MADE
upon HUERTA
Must Punish Those Who Killed
CIemente Vergara.
VILLA ALLOWS EXAMINATION
General Villa To Allow the Body To
Be Examined BY Representatives
OF the British and United
States Governments.

Washington.-Two hours of discus
sion of the Mexican situation in all its
phases by President Wilson and his
Cabinet developed a unanimity of
opinion that the time had not yet ar
rived for any change in the policy Of
the Washington government.
Though still reserving judgment on
the facts surrounding the execution of
William S. Benton, British subject,
the President and his Cabinet, it was
learned authoritatively, were inclined
to regard as of serious moment the
hanging by Mexican federals of
Clemente Vergara, an American citi-
zen. Immediately after the Cabinet
meeting Secretary Bryan cabled
Charge O'Shaughnessy to demand of
the Huerta government the punish
ment of those responsible for Yer
gara's death. An explanation will be
sought by the American government
of why any harm befell Vergara when
assurances had been given to the
American consular representative that
he was safe. y
Incidentally the memorandum cir
culated by the Huerta government
among the diplomatic representative
in Mexico City pointing out to the
United States that the constitutional
lists were unable to protect foreigners
and therefore ought to be deprived of
the right to get arms in the United
States, did not reach the State De-
partment. Secretary Bryan said it
had not been received, and there were
intimations from high officials that the
meant little in view Of
the wanton murder of Vergara.
Practically every move that has ever
been suggested for the protection of
and foreigners in Mexico
and for the restoration of peace in
that country was discussed by the
No conclusion was reached
as faras could be learned, except that
there should be aggressive pursuit of
the facts in both the Benton and
Vergara deaths.
Late in the day Secretary Bryan
conferred with Sir Cecil Spring-Rice,
the British ambassador, whom he in
formed that General Villa had con-
sented to allow the body of Benton
to be seen or examined by two repre-
sentatives of the American govern
ment, two representatives of the Brit
lsh government, two physicians and
the widow and any relatives of Ben
ton who desired to accompany the
party.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
SITUATION IN
MEXICO SERIOUS
President Determined Not to Be
Stampeded Into Action.
UsINGPEACEF ULMEANs
Hands OF the United States May Be
Forced If Britain Insists Upon
Prompt Adjudication OF
the Benton Case.

Washington.-President Wilson re-
vealed to those who discussed Mexi-
can affairs with him that he fully rea-
lized the gravity of the situation that
has resulted from the killing of Will
liam S. Benton, British subject, the
reported murder of Gustav Bauch and
Clemente Vergara, American citizens,
and General Carranza's denial of the
right of the United States to look after
the interests of foreigners generally in
Mexico.
The President spoke deploringly of
armed Intervention, but at the same
time pointedly referred to the size and
power of country like the United
States as being sufficient warrant for
calm and patient course while com
pliance with the American demands
was being sought.
Callers got the impression from the
President that he was determined to
try every peaceful means at his dis
posal to solve the Mexican problem,
but that he realized certain eventuali-
ties might mean drastic course. He
spoke with frmness that showed his
determination not to be stampeded
into action by radical speeches in Con-
gress, but with a hint that when the
necessity arose the American Govern
ment could be expected to move de-
cisively and effectively.
Much Depends On Britain.
Upon Great Britain's attitude toward
the Benton case depends largely the
extent to which the United States will
become involved. Should England
show an inclination to let the Benton
case await final adjudication at a
time when firm government is estab-
lished in Mexico, the United States
will not feel called upon to challenge
General Carranza's specific refusal to
supply the Washington administration
with information about Benton's
death.
Representations have been made to
General Carranza, it is understood,
through American Consul Simpich, at
Nogales, and on their outcome depends
whether or not the expedition which
had planned to go to Chihuahua from
Juarez to examine Benton's body will
carry out it's mission.
The Washington administration,
however, is taking it for granted that
arrangements authorized by General
Villa for the departure of the commits
sion to Chihuahua soon will be ap-
proved by Carranza.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
SLEW MINERS SAYS
FORMER SECRETARY
Five Arrests Made on Alleged
Confession.
THE PAINESDALE MYSTERY
Former Secretary John Huhta Of
Union Gives Information
Against His Com
panions.

Houghton, Mich. - In connection
with the Painesdale murder mystery,
which is said to have been one of the
developments of the copper miners
strike, five members of the Western
Federation of Miners were arrested
here The arrests were made after an
alleged confession by John Huhta,
former secretary of the South Range
local of the federation.
Nick Verbanac, an organizer for the
federation Hjalmer Jallonen, Isaac
Juttinen, Joseph Juttinen and Huhta
are prisoners in the Houghton county
jail, charged with the murder of Thos.
DAILY, Arthur Jane and Harry Jane,
non-union mine workers, at Painesdale
on December Z. They are held with
out bond for hearing on March 5.
Wanted To Make Confession.
The confession made by Huhta was
voluntary, according to Sheriff Cruise.
He is said to have approached a
deputy sheriff at South Range with
the statement that he was in the
Painesdale shooting and wanted to
confess.
Special Prosecutor George E.
Nichols was summoned to Houghton
by wire to receive the confession.
Sheriff Cruise said the confession
was in substance as follows:
Huhta declared that he and the
other men under arrest fred a fusillade
of shots into the DAILY boarding house
from woods near by. He fired nine
shots himself. he said. The plot was
conceived, he told the sheriff, by a
man who has not been arrested.
Huhta stipulated specifically that he
was turning States evidence and said
that he was moved to confess by
pangs of conscience and anger toward
the federation, which had removed
him as secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
TRIES TO DIE WITH HER BABY.
Mother Leaps In Front Of Train With
Infant

North Attleboro, Mass. = Holding
her 5-month-old baby in her arms, Mrs.
Ralph Dinsmore jumped from an over
head bridge in the path of a passenger
train. The child was killed instantly
and the mother suffered fatal injuries.
Mrs. Dlnsmore was % years old and
the wife of young mechanic. An
unaddressed note found in her cloth
ing read: mo one, will understand
why l want to die. Forgive me-"
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
TO HONOR OSCAR W. UNDERWOOD
President Will Give Him White House
Dinner March 9.

Washington.--As a tribute to the
work Of Oscar w. Underwood, of Ala
bama, as Democratic leader in the
House, President Wilson will give a
dinner at the White House on March
9 for the majority leader. Many
members of Congress viii be invited.
Mr.. Underwood, who is candidate
for the United States Senate at the
April primaries, expects that this win
be his last session in the House.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
FOR TWO NEW RATTLEsHIPs.
House Gets Report Carrying Them
and Six Destroyers.

Washington-The Naval Appropria-
ton bill carrying $139,964,333 for two
battleships, six torpedo-boat destroy
ers and other small craft, was report
ed to the House. The two battleships
are to cost $15,OOO,OOO each and will
be built at private yards by contract.
A minority report filed by Represen-
tatives Buchanan, Gray, Hensley and
Witherspoon denounced the naval in
crease appropriation as useless ex-
penditures, inexcusable extravaganza
and criminal waste of the public
funds"
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
FROZEN TO DEATH IN SLEIGH.
Girl Perlshes While Companion Was
Away Seeking Aid.

Hazleton, Pa.-Ella Sweeney, %
years old, was found frozen to death
in a sleigh, where her companion, Jas.
Bartholdi, had left her in the blizzard
while he went for help. The young
woman had become cold and terror
stricken over the raging storm and the
fact that there were four or five miles
more of hard road to travel her COM
panion stopped the horse within 200
yards of shelter and tramped two miles
over the mountain for assistance. AL
most collapsing at the end of his jour
ney he was not permitted to make the
return trip.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
$25o,ooo FIRE in GOTHAM.
Three Firms Suffer Loss In Early
Morning Blaze.

St. Louis.-Fire destroyed the four
story building and stock of the Louis
P. Aloe Optical Company and damaged
the stock and buildings of the Alex
ander Kessler Fur and Hat Company
and the Judge and Dolph Drug Com
pany, causing an aggregate loss of
$250,O0O The three buildings are on
Olive street, between Broadway and
Sixth street.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
MASS VOTE FOR U. S. SENATORS
South Carolina Legislature Passes
Popular Election Bill.

Columbia, s. CA bill providing for
the election Of United States Senators
in special and general elections was
passed by the Senate. 1t provides
that the Governor may fill any vacancy
for q period of 80 days, at which time
an election must be held. Governor
Blease sent a message to the Senate,
saying he would call an extraordinary
session of the Legislature if this bill
was not passed.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
REWARD FOR HERoIsM.
Captain and Crew OF Steamer Kroon-
land To Get Medals.

Washington.-A joint resolution was
adopted by the House extending the
thanks of Congress to Capt. Paul H.
Kreibohm and crew of the steamer
Groonland for heroic services in rescu-
ing SO persons Of the burning steamer
Volturno in the North Atlantic Ocean
October 9-10 last. The resolution pro-
vides that Secretary Redfeld, of the
Department of Commerce. shall pre-
sent a gold watch to the captain and
gold, silver and bronze medals to the
officers, petty officers and members of
the crew.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
FIFTY FAMILIES HOMELESS.
City Block In South Bethlehem, Pa.
Wiped Out BY Fire.

South Bethlehem, Pa.-About so
foreign families were made homeless
here when fire destroyed a city block
of dwellings and other buildings. The
flames spread rapidly. and fire COM
panies were summoned from Beth
lehem and other towns. The loss is
estimated at s15OOOO No one was
seriously injured.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
SNOW BILL>NEARLY 100000.
New York Street Cleaning Depart
ment Praying For Rain.

New York.-The recent heavy snow
fall has already cost New York city
nearly $1,OO0O0O, and were it not for
the probability that rain and warmer
weather will hold out the city's bill
would reach approximately s2,5OO,O00,
figuring on the contract price of re-
moval. John T. Fetherston, street
cleaning commissioner, told the Board
of Estimates that the department was
praying for rain. Keep on praying"
replied the Mayor.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
MAY 2 WILL BE SUFFRAGE DAY.
Nationwide Meetings To Urge Votes
For Women.

Washington.-The National Woman
Suffrage Association announced that
it had issued call to all suffragists
of the country to rally at open-air
meetings on May 2 in every city, ham
let and village of the United States
and adopt resolutions to be presented
to Congress asking for the en-
franchisement of women.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
EoR SOC, .oOO MoRTeAeE.
Atlantic Coast Line To Authorize It
April 1.

New York-The Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company will hold a special
meeting at Richmond April to author
ize the creation of a 100000, 900 mort
gage, of which $25,OOO,OOO will be used
for refunding and the remainder for
other requirements. The company has
S2OO,OOO,O0O unified mortgage under
which SO, 9,667, 900 bonds have been sold,
but the securities are now selling at a
substantial discount due to the 4 per
cent. paid as interest.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
BEAcHEY FALLS 1900 FEET.
Daring Aviator Rights Machine Near
Ground and Escapes Death.

Santa Barbara, Cal.-While loop
ing the loop" here Lincoln Beachey,
the aviator, lost control of his biplane
and fell 1900 feet, but managed to
right himself 400 feet from the ground,
and escaped with slight injuries. His
machine crashed into a tree, but was
not much injured.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
PlNcHoT OUT FOR SENATE.
Announces His Candidacy To Succeed
Boies Penrose.

Milford, Pa. = Clifford Pinchot,
former chief forester of the United
States, announced his candidacy for
the Washington party nomination for
United States senator, to succeed
Boies Penrose. Mr.. Pinchot was the
unanimous choice of the Progressive
leaders, as set forth in a. resolution
adopted at a recent conference at
Harrisburg.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
ssoo,ooo FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.

One Fireman Dead, Four Others Serb
Ously Injured.
St. Louisa fire in the business
section resulted in the loss of one fire.
mans life, serious injury to four
others and damage to property esti-
mated at almost half million dollars.
Martin T. Lynch was the fireman kill
ed by the collapse of a floor. The fire
originated in the building of the Day
Rubber Company from some unknown
cause.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-30
LEARNING SLOWLY.

The folks in New York city last year
paid for gas. electricity and local
travel an average Of $50 apiece. They
paid this to private monopoly, which
took a fat toll of profit
1t was far and away the biggest tax
they paid. The city cleaned the
streets-at cost. The city toted the
garbage-at cost. The city did all the
disagreeable public service. in which
there wasn't big profit. But the
services in which there was a big
profit were farmed out 10 a few.
That was the condition in the
largest American city at the beginning
of the 14th year OF the twentieth CEN
fury. With few exceptions. it was
the condition in all our cities
We had only begun to learn that if
we could, by cooperation, do the
dirty work, in which there is expense
without profit, we might easily do the
easy work in which the profit is large,
and turn that profit into the general
account
1t seems odd that we should have
been so long in making that simple
discovery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-30
4 FAIR POLICY.

The United States wishes to have
perpetual peace with all the world.
This is the policy Pres. Wilson will fol-
low in advocating legislation at the
present session of congress
There is a personal motive of self
preservation as well as a broad and
magnanimous desire for the good will
of all peoples in the thought. In the
good will of many lies safety from the
few.
If the ruling powers of Europe are
made TO feel that the United States
is their friend and desires hetir friend
ship the possibility of trouble from
the orient or points nearer home is
minimized. Japan would not presume
TO invite hostile relations with the
United States unless assured of sup
port from abroad. Such temerity is
not consistent with the cautious but
treacherous japanese character.
In pursuance of this policy the
United States is to show its real heart
TO it's world neighbors. The hand Of
friendship is 10 be extended and the
grasp given will be firm and warm.
The arbitration treaties are to be ex
tended under this policy. The objec-
tionable toll exemptions of the canal
bill are 10 be eliminated. Aid is to
be given the Instruction against
Huerta for the sake of better protec-
tion for foreign interests by removing
the embargo on arms. Colombia is
10 be satisfied for the secession of
Panama which preceded the granting
of the canal zone to the United States.
An understanding is 10 be arranged
with Russia. Japan is TO be treated
with the utmost courtesy.
These things are not TO be regarded
as concessions but as the accordance
of established and recognized rights.
The United States proposes To be fair
and Will expect fair treatment II
fair treatment is not received that will
be another story.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-30

she has deliberately chosen or which
has been forced upon her by circum-
stances. She must first be regarded
as an unfortunate who needs the help
OF her fellow beings. not in the way
Of charity but Of legitimate means of
making a living.
1t is the testimony OF authorities on
the social evil that a majority Of the
women engaged in the traffic would
be glad TO escape from it's tolls. but
are unable TO do so without assist
ance. First there is the consciousness
that they have Outlawed themselves,
and second the double standard still
stands frowningly against them.
The plan for cleaning up Washing
ton must be regarded as an expert
ment, but that it is founded in COM
mon sense and a sincere desire to cure
the evil without sacrificing the un-
happy evil doors cannot be disputed.
II will be watched by other cities
where the tendency has been and Is 20
use more drastic measures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-30
"CASCARETS" RELIEVE
SICK, SOUR STOMACH
Move Acids, Gases and CIogged
Waste From Liver and
Bowels.
81 a 1O-cent 90 noW.

Get a 10-cent box now.
That awful sourness. belching of
acid and foul gases; that pain in the
pit of the stomach, the heartburn, ner-
vousness. nausea. bloating after eat
ing, dizziness and sick headache.
means a disordered stomach, which
cannot be regulated until you remove
the cause. 1t isn't your stomach's
faults. Your stomach is as good as
any
Try aCascarets; they Immediately
cleanse the stomach, remove the sour.
undigested and fermenting food and
foul gases; take the excess bile from
the liver and carry off the constipated
waste matter and poison from the
bowels. Then your stomach trouble is
ended. A Cascaret tonight will
straighten you out by morning. 10
cent box from any drug store Will
keep your stomach sweet; liver and
bowels regular for months. Don't
forget the children-their little in
sides need a good. gentle cleansing
tOO.-Advertisement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-30
RATIONAL VICE CAMPAIGN.

The government is going about the
elimination or vice in the national
capital in a rational manner. The
inmates OF houses of prostitution are
not 20 be driven out and left 20 the
uncertain mercies OF an unfeeling
world. but are 20 be given employ
ment at living wages.
The opportunity 10 live moral lives
and reestablish themselves in their
own and the esteem of others is u Toe
given them The good that is in them
will have its chsace TO assert itself
and under favorable conditions over
come their evil tendencies. In other
words. they are as far as public SEN
timent will permit. 10 have the benefit
of the single standard.
This Is the only sane solution Of
the problem presented by the social
evil II is not a capital offense go lead
an immoral life 4 woman cannot
be executed for sacrificing her soul
10 her necessities or 20 the influences
OF her environment. She must be
either tolerated. reformed or driven
from pillar 20 post. To tolerate her
means a continuance Of present con-
ditiOns. 20 reform her means giving
her a chance. 10 drive her from pillar
10 post IS nothing short OF barbarism.
Giving the abandoned woman
chance means something more than
taking away from her the occupation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-30
THE MEL POT
GOMEZ TAKE PoTLUCK WITH US.

THIS off our chest" writes old d.
\. Is. and we're through for today:
person without curiosity may be a
lady but she's no woman"
OUR valentine number is going TO
be given over largely 10 our eXOteric
staff. We can see that. 1t looks now
as if we might get a day off.
THAT Vanderbilt rescue reads like
enc Of Emerson HOugh's stories, which
heretofore we have always regarded
as impossible.
Watch the Rush to- san Pierre.
North Judson News.
There are just 20 manageable
young ladies in San Pierre. all good
honest girls with good homes and all
we'll able to support a husband.
OUR observation teaches us that
when a man with a thirst gets hold
of a bottle of whiskey he never looks
at the label
LET the poor, overworked things
rest-very, in touch and probe
writes old d. S. NJ, land while we are
in a faultfinding mood. permit the
caution TO avoid the use of lay for lie,
meaning to recline. Hens lay. when
eggs are not too high"
There Are Others.
Editor Melting Pot:-Does Helen
know for sure that Warren Curtis is
his right name? once knew the
man under another name
AN EX-HELEN.
WE should Haiti do il, but Mexico
may make II necessary.
Billy Sundays Opportunity.
decatur DemOcrat.)
Many are being converted, among
them being many aged people who
have never before been touched.
NOT a drive was made, not a putt
run down while the sunshine felt like
May Perhaps the fiends of yester-
year await a better day.
IF so the will wait in vain.
THE adjustment of free lunch
route is little short OF revolutionary.
MUST a whole city change its hab-
it's?
c. n. F.