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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-22
John Barrett Sees Success
of Mediation in Mexico
Within Next Few Weeks

Success of mediation on Mexican dis
agreements within the next few weeks Is
predicted by John Barrett, director gen
eral of the sPan-American Union ana
former United States minister to Argen-
tina. Panama and Colombia, following
conference which he held yesterday In
New York with seceral prominent Mexi-
cans. representing both sides of the con-
troversv. He went to New York for the
conference on their urgent invitation.
His hopes for the success of mediation
are thus expressed:
LAS one of those most deeply interest
ed in the situation. though speaking en-
tirely unofficially. I sincerely believe that
mediation has survived Its greatest
.crisie. and. with the return of Minister
Naon from Washington, after his con-
ference with President Wilson and Sec
Rotary Bryan. presently will evolve
successful method for the pacif1cation Of
Mexico.
Suggests Need of the Hour.
What Is needed most at this moment
is not an actual conclusion at the Mag
ara conference. but patience on the part
of the press and people of the Cnitee
States while a feasible and approved
agreement for peace Is carefully but
surely worked out. II the mediators are
backed up in public sentiment with de-
served patience and with confidence IN
the ultimate success of their efforts, they
will be greatly aided in their delibera-
tons.
--f sit Is most unfortunate that there
should be such widespread comment and
opinion that mediation Is doomed to fail
ure. and this is due largely to the fact
that the mediators have not in the short
space of a few weeks successfully con-
cluded their labors Such a great prob
lem. it must be remembered, requires on
-sianers- constant and deliberate exchange
of views on both general features and de-
failed points of a protocol or agreement.
but this can only be accomplished sue
cessfully throusl the exercise of infinite
patience and the use of much time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-22
RESOLUTION GOES OUT
UNDER POINT OF ORDER
Representative Smith of idaho Tries
to Have Frieze in Capitol Ro-
tunda Completed.

Representative A. T. Smith OF Idaho
today offered an amendment to the
sundry civil bill appropriating $4,000
for completion OF the frieze on the
wall of the Capitol rotunda. and speci-
flying the subjects. MIR. Smith said
that the frieze should portray the meet
ing OF Grant and Lee. the building OF
the Panama canal and the conouertng
Of air by the aeroplane.
I'VE ought not to stand ashamed be-
fore multitudes of visitors because Of
our unfinished Capitol he said Next
year thousands of tourists will pass
this building en- route to the
San Francisco fair. and we ought not
to have to apologize for the blank
spaces on the walls of the rotunda."
overruled on Point Of Order.
The Smith resolution was overruied on
a point of order The House. in commit
tee Of the whole adopted many important
repair items, among them being 5000"
for repairs to the Interior Department.
pension build ng and old post Office build
ing 81. 600 for special repairs to the
pension office with the central heating
plant in the old post office: repairs at the
Capitol, $4,000: care Of Capitol grounds.
$1,000; Restricting plaza and other re-
pairs. $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-22
Breach With Villa.

the mediators for their efforts. carranza
places himself at their attentive con-
sideration.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-22
DR.. Alice Hamilton, Writing in
the Survey, Speaks of
John R. EarIy's Case.
SAYS DREAD DISEASE
ISN'T HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS
Shows That Even Close Association
With Sufferers Does Not Always
Mean Contracting It.

John r. Early, who recently surren-
dered himself to the District health ONCE.
in an effort to focus public attention on
the need Of a national leprosarium. and
who is now In solitary confinement on
the Eastern branch. is cited. although
not by name. by Dr.. Alice Hamilton.
investigator of the Illinois commission on
occupational diseases. in a treaties written
for. the Survey. entitled New Facts
About Leprosy. the Worlds Most Dread
Disease"
In speaking of Early she writes:
A man recently gave himself up to the
federal health authorities because he be-
came convinced that he is a victim OF
leprosy. The newspapers told how just
previously he had stopped at good hotels
to demonstrate how little precaution is
taken against the danger Of contasion.
He had contracted the disease as a SOL
der In the Philippines, but did not know
what it was. Some doctors said 1t was
leprosy. others said 1t was not Finally
1t developed into a clear case.
The man. in giving himself up. is re-
emphasize the great need for the pro-
vision by the United States government
Of a place for the treatment Of leprosy.
The public health service has urged that
1t be given authority and funds to es-
tablish hospital for leprosy, and a bill
for that purpose Is now pending in Con-
gress"
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
Of BEN
GILBERT TO ASK
PARDON FOR Him
Relatives and Local IntimdteS
to Put Case Before Proper
Board.

The friends Of Ben V. Gilbert, who
was sentenced to Canon City year
ago on charge of robbery, are ar
ranging to place his case before the
state board of pardons and are OPP
timistic about securing his early re-
lease from confinement
Gilbert is now trusty, due to the
efforts of his friends in this city, and
has borne an excellent reputation
among the prison officials. The same
characteristics which made him
many friends in this city have given
him place of trust among the con-
victs.
Gilbert, with Bert Teachout. were
convicted of robbing the Globe En-
press company of S14 900. The ex-
press company promised not to prose-
cute them and the money was recoy-
cred. Teachout was in California
and Gilbert at his home in this city
when a belated arrest was made and
in November, 1912, they were tried
and convicted. Sentence was passed
by Judge Shackleford.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09

always been much lower than ordi-
nary rates, the new tariffs will cut
them even more. Under the present
tariff it costs from 50 90 to $4.00 to
ship box of apples beyond Mississ-
ippi points, and these figures will
be cut almost in half by the new
rates ordered by the Interstate Tar
itf commission.
In arriving at the new rates experts
divided the country into $50 blocks
formed by two adjacent parallels of
latitude and two adjacent meridians
of longitude. Each of these blocks
has an unvarying length of 60 miles
north and south and a varying width
of from 40 to 62 miles east and west.
Each block received its distinctive
number. and each was divided into
sixteen sub-blocks. each having "a
distinctive letter. The rates, ii must
be understood. are from block to
block and not from point to point.
as under the old system.
BY this plan the published rate is
from the point of origin to the point
OF delivery. no matter whether the
company accepting has an office at
the destination or not. II 1t has not,
delivery will be made by any COM
pany operating in that territory. sub
ject to the rules OF the interstate
commerce commission regulating de
vision of tariffs.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
new EXPRESS RATES WILL MOVE
FRUIT AT Low RATE FROM VALLEY

Copies of the new express tariffs
cutting the rates almost one-half
were received yesterday by Allen
Boyes, joint agent for the Wells
Fargo and Globe Express. The new
tariffs are only for the interstate
rates, and it will be a few days be-
fore the state rates are received here.
All become effective the first of the
coming month, and from the publish
ed rates already received. the new
rates will work revolution in the
handling of fruit the next season.
The parcels post rates while low
er than the express tariffs within
the 150-mile zone, do not permit the
shipment of fruit beyond the second
zone in more than twenty-pound
packages. so that consequently the
new rates to become effective Feb
ruary /, which will be from forty
to fifty per cent less than present
schedules will be a boon to the fruit
growers of the valley.
The new tariffs are based on a
block system, and the express COM
panies are prohibited from making
an additional charge where more
than one system handles a package.
which made the shipment of fruit
beyond the Colorado state line al
most prohibitive unless 1t touched
some point on the Wells Fargo alone.
While express rates on fruit have
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
UNIQUE EVENT IN
N A SO MIC
CIRCLES
The Three MCNeiII Brothers
Take Royal Arch Degree at
Same Time.

Probably the most unusual event
in Masonic circles ever chronicled in
the United States will occur next
Tuesday evening in Grand Junction,
when three brothers win he given
the Royal Arch Masons
The three brothers who will he the
only three candidates to take the
work at that time are George Nc
Nell. John Mcneil and David Nc
Neill. The McNeills are the opera
tors of the Cameo coal mine. also
owning the big store and other prop
erty at the mining camp
Preceding the degree work which
VIII be given at the Masonic Temple
in this city an elaborate banquet will
be served to members of the lodge
and distinguished visitors who are
expected to be in attendance. A
number of Grand Lodge Officers will
probably be here for the banquet and
degree work.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
MRS A. ]. zWART
ANSWERS GALL
wife Of RedIands President SuC-
CumbS TO Months Illness;
Funeral in Missouri.

Mrs. Clara Parkhurst Zwart, wife
of Albert j. Zwart. president OF the
Redlands Irrigation & Power COM
pany. died last evening at the Zwart
home on East Main street shortly af-
ter 10 O'Clock. Her death followed
a months illness and was not entire
iy unexpected by the sorrowing at
tendants at her bedside.
No memorial services will be held
in this city but Mr.. Zwart leaves this
evening on No. 6 for Pennington,
Mo-, where the funeral services will
lie held Monday afternoon. Farm
ington was Mrs. warts old home al
though there are no surviving men,
bers of her immediate family except
her bereaved husband.
Although she has made her home
in this city but year, Mrs. Zwart
had endeared herself to wide circle
of very dear friends. or lofty ideals
and refined tastes, she entered at
once into the social life of the city
and her charming manner won her
q host of friends. Her literary ac-
complishments were far above the or
dinary and she was we'll known in
this city for her culture and intel
lectual attainments.
Mr.. Zwart, who Is a we'll known
figure in the business life of the
community, will remain for some
time in Missouri following the obse-
quies in Pennington.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
CHAMbERT0 TAKE
PART IN PHONE
RATE PROBLEM
Seeks Information TO Cooper
ate With City in Getting
Concessions.

The Chamber of Commerce will
take an active part in the negotia-
tions with the Mountain States Tel
eDhone Company over the renewal of
their franchise which expires on
June II, 1914. This morning letters
of inquiry were sent to various east
ern slope cities, where the franchis-
es have expired or will expire short
ly to get information as to the steps
taken by those communities.
Locally, there is a considerable
sentiment in the council and among
the citizens granting any further
franchise. 1t seems to be a general
belief that the could should by ordi-
nance fix the rates, demand certain
concessions and enforce the proyi-
sions by the right of custer, thus
permitting the company to retain its
poles, wires. conduits, etc, by suffer-
ance only.
1t is not expected. however. that
any unreasonable demands will be
made.
Mayor Cherrington this morning
perused copy of the franchise ordi-
nance which was passed June 12,
1894. He found that the only con-
cession granted at that time which
was used was the free use of a sin
gle instrument for the fire station
The right was also given to string
wires on the telephone poles for
fire alarm system, but this privilege
has never been utilized.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
Benefit Planned
For Cripple Boy

Plans by local business men to
provide a benefit performance at
the Crystal theater for Arthur Pea
body were announced last night.
Young Peabody, who operates pop
corn stand on the corner of Fifth
and Main, has been unable to spend
much time out of doors lately be-
cause of the inclement weather. and
his wheel chair is fast wearing out
The receipts for the performance,
which will be at the Crystal on Jan
10, will go to purchase him new
chair.
Arthur and his younger brother
Henry live alone. and have no other
source of income than from the pop
corn and peanut stand, which Ar
thur operates.
Without question there win be a
big attendance at the benefit which
Mr.. Walker and other business men
have arranged.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
Sentinel Special Service.

Sentinel Special Service.
Denver. Jan. 9.-The most impor-
tant question to be determined on at
the meeting of the good roads advo-
Gates to be held at Colorado Springs
on Jan. l5 and 16, will be whether
a bond issue of S10,000,000 or a
mill levy of one-half mill for road
work in the state will be authorized.
There is an apparent division of
sentiment between the state high
way commission and the motor clubs
of the state as well as many taxpay-
ers as to the two proposed plans.
Those who oppose the bond issue
assert that it will be easier to carry
the half mill levy than the bond is
sue as the latter system has never
proved successful where it has been
tried. For instance, the state of
California failed to carry the bond
issue through successfully and Is at
this time experiencing trouble in dis
posing of their bonds. This same
difficulty has been the result in
many of the eastern states where it
was attempted. and it is the opinion
OF State Highway Commissioner
Thomas Ehrhart that the half mill
levy would not be seriously objected
to by voters throughout the state
and could be carried without very
little opposition.
Commissioner Ehrhart says that
the one-half mill levy would turn in
to the road fund approximately half
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
GRAND JURY TO
INVESTIGATE
CATTLE THEFT
John Otto Issues "Opening Gun
OF Pr0SeCutiOn;;" He Would
Awaken Public Interest.

The grand Jury, which meets on
Jan. 10, will be asked to investigate
the recent thief of herd of Hereford
cattle from Dan ID. Easement, ac-
cording to the contents of a big cir
cular which was distributed today by
John Otto to local officials and citi-
zens.
Not only will the grand jury be
asked to probe the cattle steal it
self. but the disposal of the beef
which was alleged to be in this city.
Otto heads his circular. The Open
Ing Gun of the Prosecution" In the
last paragraph he declares: "A con-
fession is wanted for Justices sake:
but no one will beg you for 1t. for
you may know the alternative-and
we are duty bound. John Otto of
the Prosecution"
The circular details the killing of
goats belonging to Mrs. Nancy b.
Irving Miller; the killing of sheep
near the Utah line. and refers by i'm
plication to the murder of Pete
Swanson, a sheep herder, several
years ago.
Otto declares that il his intention
to awaken public interest in law
observance. and as far as possible in
securing the conviction of persons
who stole the Easement cattle. and
those who received them in this
city.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
WILL DETERMINE UPON ten MILLION
DOLLAR LEVY FOR STATE GOOD ROADS

million dollars annually. This sum
in connection with the money will be
provided through the internal i'm
provement fund, which is about
$150,000 a year, would give the
state of Colorado a total fund of
three-quarters of a million dollars
for road-building and road improve
ments during the year 1914. There
is now some l7S, 700 acres of lands
belonging to the internal improve
ment department of the state open
for sale. During the past two years
about $4,000 acres have been dis
posed of and the money placed in the
road fund. Efforts are to be made
during this year by the state land
board to dispose of as much of this
land as possible, the receipts OF
which will go to the internal i'm
provement fund.
Possibly one of the most objection
able features of the proposed bond
issue is that the entire 10.000,0 900
is to be made available Immediately.
This Commissioner Ehrhart says
would practically prevent its adop-
tion by the people who as a general
proposition. are against bond issues
for any purpose.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
BOSTON WOULD Be
A RESERVE Center
MCAdOo Says Bank Problem is
Considered from Economic
Standpoint.
Associated Press.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 9.-Members
of several Boston banks and repre-
sentatives of New England industrial
concerns today presented their views
on the question of the establishment
of a regional reserve bank here.
Secretary McAdco said that while
the committee recognized that there
was a friendly rivalry between diff
ferent sections for regional banks,
it was Obliged to consider the prob
lem from an economic standpoint in
the broadest sense. and for this rea-
son is investigating general indus
trial conditions in the various dis
tricts.
Mayer Fitzgerald declared that
the attitude of New York bankers is
responsible for what is called the
present unfavorable railroad situa-
tion in New England" He said 1t
would be better If Boston was the
center of the reserve district.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
LEDDY WILL NOT
LEND SCHOOL FUND
Attorney General Fdrrar Refuses
10 Take Hand in
Controversy,
Sentinel Special Service.

Denver. Jan. 9-There is not much
likelihood that state school funds
will soon be loaned to farmers as
proposed by State Land Register Ho-
gait. Some weeks ago Hogatt made
a demand on State Treasurer Leddy
for the money but the treasurer re-
fused the request on the grounds
that the state constitution does not
permit state moneys to be used to
exploit private enterprises. Hogatt
then threatened mandamus proceed
ings against Leddy but Attorney
General Farrar refused TO take
hand in the controversy and as re-
suit the matter is being held In abey-
ance for the time being. Governor
Ammcns recommended tnat inasmuch
az the state already has enough trou-
bles on hand that il was not advis-
able to add any other just at this
time so Register Hogatt is resting on
his oars, temporarily.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
IdIers On Coast
Threaten Court
At San Francisco
Associated Press.

ltSS.
San Francisco, Jan. 9.-Every seat
in police court will filled today with
the unemployed and the corridors of
the hall of justice were packed with
idle men, and six men who were ar
rested yesterday in riots, were
brought to the bar and their cases
were continued one week.
Plain clothes men mingled with
the crowd and detail officers patroll-
ed parts of the city here where the
unemployed rioted yesterday, to pre-
vent disorders or any movement lin
force on the hall of Justice.
w A. Thorn. leader of the rioters,
informed the court after his arrest
last night that he was separated from
his companions and placed in soli-
tary confinement. and was finally
beaten by four officers.
There were no marks on Thorn's
face. except a puffed eye which he
suffered during the riots. He offered
to exhibit bruises on his body. Bail
iffs had to prevent him undressing
before the court.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
BOOKER WASHINGTON ASKS
AID TO IMPROVE NEGRO
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Battle Creek, Mich, Jan. 9.-Men-
tai, physical and moral advancement
of mankind was discussed from al
most every angle at todays session
of the National Betterment of Race
conference.
On the program this morning was
Booker 7. Washington, who discuss
ed The Negro Race" and paper
was prepared by DR.. Ernest Hoag of
Leland Stanford University on
School Hygiene"
Booker Washington emphasized
the Importance of giving the negro
the fullest assistance so that his
influence will have a healthy effect
on the body polite. He said:
"A greater good will be accom-
plished If the strong points of the
negro are emphasized and less stress
placed on the weak points"
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
FERRIS THROUGH
WITH STRIKE
INQUIRY
Governor Says Men and Opera
tors, il Left Alone, Could
Settle Trouble.
Associated Press.

Houghton. Mich, Jan. 9.-Govern-
or Ferris finished his personal work
in the strike zone today and left for
his home in Big Rapids. As he
boarded the train at noon he re-
marked: II got what | came for.
The strike may not be settled in a
week or fortnight. | think If 1t we're
left to the miners and employers II
would be settled quickly"
He said he thought the present an
inopportune time for executive ac-
tion, calling attention to the fact
that the judicial machinery of the
state is in full swing.
The governor said he was unwill-
ing rs governor to do or say anything
that might be construed by any in
terest as an attempt to influence the
course of justice, Two additional
cases of eviction we're related to the
governor, and IL became evident
that this phase of the situation ID
likely to assume major proportions
seen. This is in connection. the gov
ernor is informed. OF the decision OF
the state supreme court upholding
Judge O'Erien's decision as to dill
atory pleas.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09

District Representative II. G.
Hicks of the Studebaker Auto Com
pany was an arrival this morning
from Denver. Mr.. Hicks is the man
who drove the Studebaker Six. fully
equipped to the summit of Pixies
Peak last August. He made the en-
tire trip in eleven hours. This is the
only Six that has ever been to the
top. He is here looking after the
company's interests, the guest of M.
c. Ramsey. Mr.. Ramsey stated to-
day that he expects to sell forty cars
on the western slope this year.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
THOMAS IN FAVOR
OF NAVAL HOLIDAY
Diplomats May be Sounded With
a View to Stopping Huge
Expenditures.
Associated Press.

Washington, d. c., Jan. S.-Di-
plomats here may be sounded soon
by congressional advocates of ma
val holiday with a view of getting
expressions of foreign governments
in support of the project. Since the
passage by the house of the Hensley
naval holiday resolution and the in
PRODUCTION of a similar resolution by
Senator Thomas of Colorado adyo-
Gates have been planning campaign
to bring the proposal to a definite
conclusion. Hensley will see Secre-
tary Bryan next week and later Will
confer with the President.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
REBELS SEIZE
900 Miles OF
AMERICAN ROAD
Capture Kansas City, Mexico
and Orient According to Re-
eiver's Report.
Associated Press.

Tucson .Ariz., Jan. efforts
were begun today through Frederick
Simpich. American consul at No
gales, Sonora. to learn the wherea-
bouts of Patrick Grant. brother-in-
law of Sidney p. Osborne. secretary
of state of Arizona, and owner of a
ranch near Culiacan. Mex. No word
has been received from him since
August.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
Associated Press.

New Yok. Jan. 9.-Albert Pine.
son of Jose Mario Pine. Saurez vice
president of Mexico, who was killed
with President Madero during an al
legged attempt at escape. arrived to-
day on the steamer. Mexico.
The youth. who is 16, will visit
members of the Madero families who
are in exile at Oranfe, N. j.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
Defes Arrest
For 20 Years:
Caught Asleep
Associated Press

Associated Press.
Waldron. Ark, Jan. 9.--John Dale.
after defying the revenue Officers
for twenty years, was captured
asleep in the woods near here today.
Dales' Illicit still with $50 gallons
of liquor was confiscated, and Dale.
when found, lay on his rifle He
awakened to find six guns pointed at
him. He showed fight, but was
soon overpowered.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09

While driving his Ford auto from
Iona to Grand Junction this morn
ing J. F. Sperry lost two-months-
old Scotch collie dog. Mr.. Sperry
values the animal very highly. and
anyone knowing anything about it
would confer great favor by phon-
ing him, Blue 993.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-09
Associated Press.

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 9.-Persons
arriving from Ensenada, Lower Cal
ifornia, affirm that there is serious
trouble in the federal garrison there.
Two hundred soldiers became so
threa tening it was deemed necessary
to deprive them of the arms. They
were then escorted eastward to the
desert and are now roaming the pen
insula.