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The Washington times., 1914-06-30
MAN FROM PANAMA
WITH $500 MISSING
Police Asked to Seek U. S. EN-
ploye Who Left for Louisville
to Be Examined.

]. l. Chambers. OF 31s East Capitol
street, today asked the police to send
out a general alarm for his son, Frank
NJ Chambers. thirty years old. a Gov
ernment property foreman at Panama.
who has been strangely missing since
June II. when he left Washington to
take a civil service examination at
Louisville, KY. Mr.. Chambers said his
son had about $500 with him when he
left Washington. and he believes he was
a victim OF foul play.
Chambers wife and two children,
Helen. aged three, and Bessie. one yeor
old, are with relatives at Brandy, Va.
Mrs. Chambers has heard nothing from
her husband since the day he was sup
posed to have left Washington for
Louisville.
Chambers arrived in Washington on
May 30, and should have returned to
the isthmLs the latter part OF this
month.
There was no reason In the world
why he should have gone away volun-
tarily, and not let any OF us hear from
him." sail the father today. His fam
lily life was very happy, he had a good
position on the isthums, liked the work.
and was in line for promotion. We are
all convinced that he has either met
with an accident or foul play
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
MRS. WILEY MAKES CLUB PLEA.

Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley. chairman of
the committee of the District of Column
lila Federation of Woman's Clubs, un-
der whose auspices the suffrage Demon
stration was given. advised the Presi-
dent that his visitors represented over
1.0oo.0p0 club women In presenting the
resolution of the General Federation Of
women's Clubs indorsing woInan's suf-
frage
We come to You, therefore," Mrs.
Wiley said. backed by the force Of
this great body TO ask you to use your
influence in the manner provided in the
Constitution with that other Congress
On the hill. to there further In every
possible way the Bristow-Nondell
amendment now pending before II"
Says Suffrage Inevitable.
Mrs. Rheta Childe Dorr, author of
what Eight Million Women Want"
ard a well-known writer on suffrage
subjects, told the President that ''wom-
an suffrage is inevitable" The action
On the tolls question, in reputation Of
the Baltimore platform. she said. en-
abled the President to commit himself
favorably to suffrage She touched
briefly on the strides made by fhe SUI
frage cause In the last few years. men-
tioning the States wherein 100000
women are privileged to vote
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Mrs. Wilson Preparing
For Summer at Cornish

Preparations are being made at the
White House for the departure Of Mrs
Wilson for the summer capital at Cor
nish. 1t is understood that she will
leave Washington by the end Of next
week. and that the President might ac.
company her for the weekend. return.
the lid" OF legislative affairs here in
the Capital In any event. Mrs. viii
son will have with her Miss Heller
Bones.
Miss Margaret Wilson will return
this week TO Wisconsin to resume hei
editorial work on the sociological jour
nal at Madison, Wis. The summer cap
ftal, therefore, will have but few young
folks, unless Mrs. McAdoo and Mrs
Sayre Join their mother there fo- part
of the summer.
The fact that Mrs Wilson is consider
ing leaving the city now indicates that
the President has practically abandoned
hope OF Congress adjourning before the
close of the summer. AS was the case
last summer the President will remain
on tho Job in Washington.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
MEXIC AN EVENTS
INDICATE CRISIS

Indications point to an increase
rather than q decrease Of
chaos and turbulence in Mex
leo.
Sir Lionel Garden, the British
minister at Mexico City, has
warned all Englishmen to
leave Mexico, and English
refugees in Vera Cruz pre-
dict an uprising against Huer-
ia in the capital in a few
days.
General Villa is hurrying back
to Toreon, there to confront
Carranza, who is reported to
be withholding ammunition
from the conqueror OF Zaca-
tecas. There cannot be two
masters" Villa has told his
men.
Torreon advices say that ar
rangements have been made
for q conference between
Villa and representatives of
CarranZa.
The A B c mediators, feeling
that further waiting for con-
stitutionalist ENJOYS is futile,
are expected to adjourn the
peace conference at Niagara
Falls today.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
SALOME DANCE
is REVERSED

NEW YORK, June 3o.-Miss
Emily Schupp, dancer, has
reversed "Salome." In
stead of dancing a mans
head off his shoulders, she
has danced it back on again.
ivan Narodny, exiled from Rus
sia for eight years, had a
price of S25, 900 on his head.
Miss Schupp interested the
Grand Duke Alexander Mich
aelovitch, the Cars cousin,
in a dance originated by
Narodny. The grand duke
wanted the composition for
that dance. He wanted it so
much that he gave Miss
Schupp her price for it-a full
pardon for Narodny.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Carranza Sends ENJOYS
To Pacify General Villa

TORREoN. Mex. June 3o.-The future
of the MeSican revolution, probably OF
Mexico f.self, hinges on a conference to
be held Friday or Saturday between
delegates appointed by Gen. Venustiano
Carranza, and Gen Francisco Villa for
the settlement OF their personal differ
ences and to reach the decision as to
The policies to be pursued by the con-
stitutionaltsts.
Upon his arrival here from Zacatecas.
Villa seEt q telegram to Carranza. say
ing he was tired Of the treatment he
and his followers had received at the
hands OF the Carranzistas. lie in
iormed the first chief that, unless
these DIFFICULTIES were satisfactorily
settled he would decline to take the
aeld and that his army would rest on
its arms. 1t was the first time that
villa has refused to take orders
The FIRST chief" Immediately wired
that he had appointed a mediation COM
mission and that II was en- route here
for q conference.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Funeral Tomorrow of
Mrs. Annie E. Macnichol

The funeral OF Mrs. Annie z. Mac
nichol, prominent in charity and church
work, and a resident of this city since
1861, who died at her home, aS First
street southeast, yesterday morning.
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
3 o'clock from her residence. Inter-
ment will be in Congressional Gene
terry.
Mrs Macnichol was a member of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society. AS
the director. Home for the Aged, Sib-
ley Hospital. and Trinity Methodist
Church. She is survived by the fol-
lowing sons and daughters: Leonidas
Walter F., Charles Beach. Frank A..
Sallie H. and Mrs. Duncan Richmond.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30

The resolution. passed by the Ma
tional Federation of Women's Clubs,
favorable to suffrage, was presented to
the President by Mrs. Ellis Logan, pres
ident of the District federation
Mrs A V. Beekin, of Bloomfield, ".
j., In presenting a plea for suffrage from
the women of New Jersey, said: The
women Of your home State feel confident
you will not fail them"
Brief Meeting Held.
Preceding the march to the white
House. the great throng Of women
gathered in the Public Library. where
thirty minutes were spent in speeches
in behalf Of suffrage. Mrs. Wiley,
who presided. told her audience that
women of today were riding on the
crest of a great suffrage wave now
sweeping in toward the shore She said
woman must not only be a home maker.
but she must be a citizen in order that
she may help make the conditions in
her home and in the community better.
Greetings from club women of Penn
sylvania, Connecticut. and Michigan
were given by Mrs. Frank Miles Day.
vice president Of the Pennsylvania Child
Labor League. and a prominent club
woman Of Philadelphia; Mrs Eugene
ShippeD, of the Twentieth Century Club,
of Detroit. and Mrs. Josepha Whitney.
a club woman Of New Haven.
An Imposing Parade.
Leaving the library at Las O'Clock. the
throng of clubwomen made an impos-
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Claims stranger" on
Broadway as Husband

NEW YORK, June !3o-ouS Of the
passing crowd at Broadway and Forty
third street last night Mrs. JENNIE
Neuworth, thirty-two. leaped at a man
and shrieked that he was her long
lost husband. The man denied II. the
woman insisted, and sseized him.
Policeman Mcdonald took the scuf-
fling pair to the station house.
At the station the man said his name
was Arthur s. Ross. salesman, OF 20
West Thirty-ninth street, and that he
had never seen the woman before. Mrs.
Neuwirth described her wedding in
1866 TO the man known as Neuwirth
and reproached him with abandoning
her three weeks after the ceremony
with 500.
AZ II was word for word, the police
washed their hands of the matter and
ordered the contestants to try the
COURTS
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Army and Navy Union
Plans Clubhouse Here

Gen. II. Oden Lake. national COM
ma Rnder, and Col. John McElroy. de-
partment commander of the Army and
Navy Union. today called for tomorrow
q meeting OF special committee to
consider the advisability Of organizing
q national club OF the union in Wash
ingtonL
1t is probable that club Or home will
ne formed and temporary quarters
leased at some central downtown point
until the necessary funds can either be
raised by assessment or otherwise for
purchase of a suitable building or the
erection Of n club house.
The purpose of the club is to offer
social and other homo accommodations
L. the members OF the Army and Navy
Union, retired and active officers ana
enlisted men OF the army, navy. and
marine corps. as well as other military
examinations.
There is no such place IN Washington
al this time and the promoters of the
club believe such an institution should
he operated here. The suggestion will
nc made that the United Spanish War
Veterans and like ORGANIZATIONS be in
Nited to participate.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30

ing sight marching down New. York
avenue to the White House. Led by
the speakers OF the day, the women.
garbed In white and many wearing the
eolors OF suffrage, marched single file-
mense Bristow-Mondell banner. carried
by Miss Anna Salisbury, Miss Ellen
Todd. and Mrs. Nina Allender. Sol
Minister'S special suffrage band then
came, after which followed the club
women by States. each delegation
carrying the suffrage banner Of is
The marshals Included Miss Salisbury,
smith Ms; Milan Mn: Asnass Ssass Ne: Ms: Ess E.AHsI s
Miss virginia Arnold. Miss Joy Web
ster, Miss Grace Needham. Miss NIL
dred Koonce, Mrs. Gilson Gardner, MIS-
Louise Arnold. DIR. Helen Perkins. Mis-
Doris Stevens. and Miss Bessie BARCLAY
Plea for Assistance
New Jerseys plea for assistance from
President Wilson was In the form or Q
resolution from the women's Political
Union of New Jersey. II read:
I'VE look to you as our nations Chief
Executive, endowed by virtue Of your
superior Office. with powerful nnuense,
which you can bring to bear upon tne
members Of the Rules Committee OF the
House. who have the suffrage question
In charge.
We, therefore, Respectfully ask tna1
you bring to bear pressure upon tne
Rules Committee, urging said commit
tee to allot time for the consideration
Of suffrage In the House"
The suffrage resolution passed oy the
general Federation Of Womens Clubss
left with the President reads:
Whereas, the question of the poiiu.
cal equality Of men and women today
Is the vital problem under discussion
throughout the civilized world, there
fore be It resolved that the General Fed
Grafton Of yomcn's Clubs gives the
cause Of political equality for men and
women its moral support by recording
its earnest belief In the principle OK
political equality regardless of sex"
In presenting the resolution. MA
Logan touched briefly on the demons
stration thst followed its passage
She denied the charge that the con.
vention was packed by saying that
there were no contesting delegations.
To the charge OF gag rule. Mrs. Logan
said not a voice was raised In ootec-
ton to suffrage.
s.Sufrrage 5 the duty Of women" said
Mrs. Logan 1T IL her patriotism 70
safeguard her womanhood. The women
of the country are looking to Congress
to pass this amendment before this
session adtourns.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Suspect in Cave Case
Released by Police

Following an investigation today by
the Washington police. the fourth
man, whose name was used in con-
nection with the alleged plot to rob
and kill Gilbert w. Cave. Washing
ton insurance man, at Chesapeake
Beach a week ago. was released. He
was closely questioned by police from
this city and Baltimore, and II was
decided there was no reason for hold
ing him. He told the police he had
been asked to take part in the plot.
but that he had refused.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Refugees From Mexican Capt.
tai Say Anarchy and Blood
, shed Is Near.
BRITISH ADVISED TO QUIT
COUNTRY BY MINISTER
Dictator Recalls Troops From
Guarding Railroad to Vera
: Cruz to Guard City.

VERA CRUZ. Mexico, June 1.-Re-
volt of the federal troops in Mexico
City. the downfall or flight Of General
Huerta, and outbreaks Of bloodshed and
anarchy in the capital were freely pre-
dicted here today by refugees from
the interior. They said that never
since the death OF Madero has the
tension in Mexico City been so great
and prophesied that the explosion may
come within a week
Uneasiness among the native popula-
ton and among Huerta's soldiers In
the capital, the refugees say. Is spread
ing fast. Reports are coming IN from
the west that federal soldiers are de-
serting to the constitutionalists IN many
places. and hourly the impression has
grown that Huerta's star is near Its
setting.
Defeat Dire to Mutiny.
News that LOO Huerta troops went
over TO the rebels at Queretaro has
been followed by reports that the de-
feat OF Gen- mc0lnd DdEEOu - NeN~
ecas was due largely to a muuny
among his own men, 500 OF whom
are said to have refused to face Villa g
troops. Reports were even current In
Mexico City that these troops turned
their rifles against their federal COM
rades. and thus aided Villa to victory.
Belief that the end OF the Huerta
resime u near was added to IN the
minds Of the populsce In the capital by
knowledge that Huerta has been With
drawing his regular troops from duty on
the line Of the railway between Vera
Cruz and Mexico City. The refugees
say that slong the Vera Cruz line there
are now sew regulars. Only rurales are
on guard In the most vital positions.
Foreigners Ready to Flee.
When the refugees who arrived today
left the capital the foreign colony. they
said, was making every preparation for
defense. Arms are IN readiness at the
British and German legations and word
has been sent to all foreigners in Mexi-
co City to report TO the legations at
once when the expected outbreak comes.
They declared that telegraphed news Of
the capital that Sir Lionel Garden had
advised all British residents to leave, at
least Temporarily, was only q develop
Inent OF the situation which was acute
when they departed.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Guiteau Was Hanged
80 Years Ago Today

Thirty-two years ago today Charles
J. Guiteau, who assassinated President
Garfield. paid the penalty for his crime
on the scaffold.
Details of the execution were not
such as 10 be imprinted lsstingly on
the minds of either witnesses or the
Public. but the revolving nature OF the
assassination itself and the dramatic
trial. in which Guiteau's attorney en-
deayored TO prove his client insane,
will long endure ard furnish subject
for controversy and speculation as to
what manner of man the assassin was.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Funeral Services for
q. w. Cannon Tomorrow

Funeral services for George w. Can
non. sixty-two years old. an employe
In the office Of the Commissioner Of In
ternal Revenue here since 1899. will be
held at the family residence. 22e0 Wash
ington circle. at 1870 o'clock tomorrow
morning. DR.. McMurray, pastor Of the
Union NJ. z. Church, will officiate. In
terment will be in Glenwood Cemetery
Mr.. Cannon died yesterday after an
illness OF three weeks. He was at one
time postmaster of Asheville, n. c..
which position he held until his ap-
paintment here. He Is survived by q
6>ughter. Mrs. Bessie C. Burlington
of this city
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
"Spiders" to Keep Tab
On POStOffce Clerks

NEW YORK, June So.-The United
States Postoffice inspectors department,
including about 100 inspectors and
clerks, moved from the old quarters
in the Federal building to the new
general postoffice building.
The human spider" system OF de-
teCt;un oil dishonest clerks was in
stalled. Giant beams on the ceiling
are hollow, allowing a man. unob-
served to walk through them Through
a myriad of peepholes three inspectors
will watch every move of every clerk.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Moving of Postoffce
Is Delayed a Month

Although the new City Postoffice
building is practically completed, 1t will
not be occupied by Postmaster Prae-
gers force for nearly a month, owing
to the delay IN receiving furnishings.
Chief Clerk Merritt Chance. of the Post
office Department, however. is arrang-
ing to move the outside divisions which
will share the building. The postal
savings system will move in Thursday,
joining the supply and stamp divisions
and the third division Of the Railway
Mail Service already occupying the new
quarters.
Chief Clerk Chance is arranging to
operate the building with borrowed
force until the laborers and subclerical
force provided by the legislative ap-
propriatioi bill is available.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
City News Notes

Two horses attached to a hearse of
the Bon Ton Livery CJmpany took
fright at Good Hope, +. C, late yes
terday, and ran nearly half a mile be-
fore James Penn, the driver. got them
under control
CollidinE with an automobile at Fiji
teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest last evening, James Bron-
son. thirty-hve years old. Of T"enty-
knocked from his bicycle and injured
at out the legs. He declined hospital
treatment.
Three colored persons were injured in
q runaway accident at Fourth street
and Virginia avenue southeast last
night when the horse dragged the bug
gy in which they were riding into a
lamp post and overturned the yentcle.
james Bingham, of Anacostia. was cut
on the face; Movie Roberts. twenty Z.
seven years old, was cut over the right
eye, and Jennie Bingham, aged eleven.
was cut on the neck All were taken
to Casualty Hospital
II. V. Orr, Of SIS Sixth street north
west, complained to police OF the First
precinct, that a silver watch was stolen
from his pocket while in a store in
Pennsylvania avenue last evening. The
watch is valued at S. .sr
The National Personal Liberty
vention at the African Christian
Church, August 16 and II. w. c.
Payne, pastor of the church, and the
Rev. NJ McGoins, OF Maryland. have
been made the committee on arrange
ments.
Forty-five employees of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad have Just been retired
under the pension rules of the COM
pany. TWO of the men have been In
than ftfty-two years. while twenty OF
them have worked for the railroad for
more than forty years.
Reds Corner. which is in Maryland
On the Brandywine bus line; win cele.
and athletic events. Congressman
smith of Maryland. and the Rev,
owens, of Bells n. z. Church, where
the exercises Will be held, Will be
among the speakers. There will be
baseball game at 2:30 o'clock in The
afternoon.
MfchaeI Oliver, 5l4 First street south
east, reported to the police Of the Fifth
precinct today that his automobile was
taken from the garage in the rear OF
his home during the night, damaged to
the extent o! $50 and then returned. Ar
Investigation Is being made by the
police 70 learn the identity Of the per
SON wno took the car out
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels will
attend the centennial of the battle oi
Plattsburg, on Lake Champlain. Sep
tember s and 9. He will speak on the
Vermont side of the lake, the first day
and at Plattsburg, n. Y, the next
day President Wilson also has been In
vited TO attend.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Ask Wilson TO Aid
Suffrage in House
More Than 500 White Clad Women Besiege Presi-
dent at White House, After Parading There, and
Seek His Influence to Have Rules Commit
tee Act on M ondell Bill.
The White House was besieged by more than

The White House was besieged by more than 500
persistent seekers of the vote this afternoon.
President Wilson was invited to swing his influence
toward the early passage of the BristowMondel suffrage
resolution by his VISITORS in whose ranks on the march
from the Public Library to the White House, prom
inent club women from every State in the Union.
All are ardent supporters of the cause of political
equality and to the President they went to urge him to
join hands with over 100000 women voters in bringing
about the enfranchisement of all womankind.
In the historic East ROOM where woman has so many
times been supreme in social affairs the throng
of half thousand club gathered in quest of the
mighty assistance of one man.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Mrs. Harry c. Stevens
Funeral Held Today

Services for Mrs. Harry C. Stevens.
wife OF a Washington newspaper man.
who died at her home. 1924 Eighth
street northwest, Saturday night, were
held at the residence at o'clock this
afternoon. Services were conducted by
the Rev. DR.. J. Henning Nelms. OF the
Episcopal Church of the Ascension. In
terynent was In Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
Boy Dies From Injuries.

Bernard Garblum, years. of $50 New
York avenue northwest, died last night
in Emergency Hospital from injuries
received earlier in the day when he
fell from the roof of building on
which he was playing. at $40 New
York avenue.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
ToLegalize Mothers Day.

The House judiciary Committee has
reported the Hefiin bill providing for a
charter in the District for the Mothers
Day Association. formed to promote the
observance one day each day of a cele-
bration in honor OF the American
mother.
The Washington times., 1914-06-30
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF Co
umbia-Fair tonight and Wednesday;
slightly warmer wednesday.
Maryiand-Fair tonight and Wednes-
day; slightly warmer wednesday; gentle
to moderate northwest winds becoming
variable.
Virginia-Fair tonight and Wednesday.
slightly warmer Wednesday in the In
terror; gentle to moderate northwest
winds becoming variable.
The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
The Washington times., 1914-06-30

TIDE TABLE
High tide 12:55 a m. and 1:13 .. m.
Low tide 7:29 a. m and 2:i6 p. m
SUN TABLE.
sun rises....4:39 Sun sets-..-....7:7
The Washington times., 1914-06-30

Leaving the library at las O'Clock. the
throng of clubwomen made an impos-
The Washington times., 1914-06-30

Two horses attached to a hearse of
the Bon Ton Livery CJmpany took
fright at Good Hope. +. c.. late yes
terday, and ran nearly half a mile be-
fore James Penn, the driver. got them
under control.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-10
pOLlTlcAESlO l6hT8J

The Philadelphia Democratic city
comittee is apparently a bad thing to
monkey with unless you have the COM
bination.
The tail of the Jersey kite will be
tied on at the meeting of the inside
ring on Thursday.
Chairman DIETRICH seems to feel
more comfortable to-day.
Speaker Alter is in Philadelphia
again to discuss matters with the DIM
mick people.
Arrangements are being made for
q big Ryan dinner at one dollar per
plate, the scene to be in Philadelphia
The northern tier is to be invaded
next week and they're hoping on the
Square that the retreat will not be as
disastrous as that from Pittsburgh.
Judge Garman is now playing the
sphinx.
Colonel L. A. Watres is being
doomed for Governor at Scranton.
"A delegation of Lackawanna men
yesterday told Senator Penrose that
Dimmick would not carry his own
county.
Probably some more men will be
suggested" for the Democratic ticket
next Thursday.
j. r. Freed has been reelected
chairman of the Bucks county COM
mittee.
The Republican rules committee
will meet here late In the month.
William Finn Is on his way
home from Florida.
Ryan is going to Pittsburgh next
week and Lewis may also be there.