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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-25
DepOsitOrs May Ball.

1t is believed tina; Judge Housh Will
favor this offer II the bank depositors can
be brough; to terms. Hayiiield was ready
to give them S225,00O ca sh for their claims
AGAINST the Simpson Crawford Company
and the Fourteenth Street Store. with 4
chance for them TO assign their claims on
the Boston store. for which they may
get $4,000
John i. Murray of Couder; Bros coun-
sci FOR some OF the depositors. said yes
terday he would not buy any litigation on
the Boston store claim and wanted $500
o0o outright. He and A. y. Bresel. chair
man OF "A depostors committee. left the
confer, nee In disgust following the OPEN
Ing Of the bids. 50 this par; OF the settle
ment will have to be fought out In court
this morning when Judge Hough gets all
the bids turned over u Special Master
Holt by the receivers ycsterday-!n all
eighteen on the ten allotted parcels.
The PROPOSAL rs stated IS believed 20 be
acceptable to a. last - pc cent 4: the
!nerrart.l" creditors. as provided a. r"ccs-
sary IN the Offer. BECAUSE 'N"ir COUNSEL.
fairfield, according to cv-JudSe Holt.
presented II on behalf OF the >.c8e. S;ores
Corporation.
The total amour, OF the bios 10y the as
sets OF TIE Simpson Crawford Company
the Fourteenth street Store, tho M.r-
chants Express Company and Henry
Siegcl & 60. Wholesale. was less than
Sso","pv, although satisfactory - the re-
cc.v'rs. james y. Rosenberg. counsel
for Sheppard and Marble. the store re-
cc.vers. opened them yesterday afternoon
IN the chtUh.v- OF the Merchants Associa-
ton In the WoOlU orth Building. where all
concerned met. \ few were rejected de-
clslon was reserved on som. and others
acc pied on condition of tie courts ay-
prov al this morniIc. No one bid for the
entire Fourteenth street Sore or tho en-
tire simpson Crawford Company and their
accounts receivable.
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HARD RED P|MPlES
EXTRAORDINARILY
Face, Neck and Chest Covered. Fes-
tered and Came to Head. Lost
Much Rest. Used Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. Completely Cured.

r. o Boz 322. Jordan. n. N.--."My face
neck and ctrs. were all covered with hard
red p!riples and b.aclhesds. The trouble
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-25
Ass~ n.biy Defeats Thaw's Release

ALBANY, March 2%.--Anothcr attempt
was made tonight to pass the resoluti. n
ending the chase OF Harry X. Thaw. The
resolution WAS defeated by v0ts Of
s. to 81.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-25
MAYORS POLICE
BILLS DEFEATED
Mitchell to Name New Head
and Reform the
Department.
PERKINS MAY BE MAN
Slakeup Of the Police Prom
Uses to Extend From
Top to Bottom.
HOPE FOR COCKTAILS GONE
legislature Beats Measures, 81
to t9-Charges of Improper
Influences Made.

rne defeat Of Mayor Mitcheis police
nils yesterday in Albany BY vote Of
9, 10 ~ eliminates Col. Cocktails as n
possibility for Police Commissioner Of
N.,y York. The Mayor admitted as much
last night At the some time 1t was said
or authority that the Mayor will begin
soon on a reform In police administration
From the bottom up
The bills died in the Assembly after a
four hour debate. Seventy six votes were
necessary for passage. In the course Of
,he debate charges were made freely that
improper influences had been exer;ed to
secure the passage of the bill
The Mayor was not in his office at the
City Hall after noon yesterday. But by
che time he reached his home at s o'clock
last night he knew what had happened.
As have said before. the responsible
ity Is the Assembly" he said I'VE gave
the Legislature programme and a man.
both Of which were possible and both OF
which should have been made available.
VIII DO the hest lie Can.
-Down here We are going TO do the best
lister the Police Department TO the hes,
o. our ability; but for the failure 10 Sc
euro the most effective police adnlinlstra-
ton and control and for the failure 10 get
Gu. Goethais for Commissioner the re-
svc,s.bity lies with the Legislature and
VIC every man who voted against the
bib
IN. M4.sr nj. L..
- vas going to "do his best with the law
~ T. lies He is Ia no temper TO accept
he tr'eat of the police bills tamely.
H. has told his friends ia the last few
da.s. when il appeared that he was not
s''1s 10 get what he wanted from the
legislature. that he Is bound To- nut his
hoas Z police reform into effect withou.
de'> and with all the vigor that the
Y'~>ru. .aw allows
:ra, means that the Mayor vii, name
-" Commissioners as soon rs h. can
fHd h.> man. u means also that the
HH!"r VIII Pu, into effect In the Polic.
department the ideas he has been nursing
since h. WAS acting Mayor in the first
!t"F OF Mayor Gnynor's administration.
Commissioner Mckay = an Inheritance
fF''l -. las, regime. Mayor Kline an
,. tod him in the last day Of his term
10 ase lie place of Commissioner Waldo
w. Is dismissed
NJ Michel ~ that time praised Mr..
VA warmly for stepping into the
breach. But since that time the Mayor
nv made 10 secret OF the fact tina, Com
M, 'oN"r M"kay's tenure is temporary.
H"!o. " tcncl feels that !nasmuch as H.,
VS. elected m promise to reform In,
p'Ice Nr has no right to keep Ia Office
man who served in the Waldo admins
ration Of the department.
II The lost few days the names OF
feorF" w. Perkins. Raymond T. F'osdIck
d5a Arthur Woods nave been mentioned
a. PISS 'lllt'eS Tor the Police Commission.
t''"'p IN case the Legislature refused TO
pa's the bills which would hay. brought
E1"thAls to New York.
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NEW SIEGEL OFFER
AS STORES ARE SOLD
Corporation Proposes to Pay 20
Per Cent. Cash and the
Rest in Stock.
BIDS ARE UNDER 5000. 900
Definite Agreement May Be
Reached Before Judge HOugh
This Morning.

The Siegel stores Corporation. acting
apparently with the consent OF the mer.
camille creditors Of the bankrupt Siegel
day when the bids for the New York
stores assets were opened by ex-Judge
George c. Holt to settle all inside claims
against the simpson Crawford Company
and the Merchants Express Company and
continue these organizations in business
under "A new stock company with new
capital.
The Offer was drawn by Joseph NJ.
fairfield, counsel for the mercantile cred
itors. and IL youched for by Charles II.
Williams. formerly superintendent Of the
simpson Crawford Company. and Robert
G. McMeekn. secretary OF the Siegel
Stores Corporation and formerly secretary
to Frank +. Nogel. Henry Siegels partner.
Its acceptance depends on the action Of
United States District Judge Hough this
morning and the agreement OF the bank
depos!tors.
The corporation proposes on behalf Of a
new company to be organized In New
York state or elsewhere to buy In the
assets Of the two OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
as Parcel 10 In Judge Hough's order of
sale OF March ll--and to keep up their
business on condition first, that the Henry
Sicgel n Co. bank depositors adjust their
claims with the Simpson Crawford re-
Cc.vcr and reach definite settlement /.
second. that this settlement include the
release ard discharge OF the Henry Siegel
and Frank T.. Nogel claims as individuals
against that company. and third, that
Sicgel. Cooper 4 Co. and Henry Siegel d
co. Wholesale. as creditors OF the Simpson
Crawford Company, and =, ) per cent of the
IA,
pany accept 20 per cent. cash and 50 per
cent. In the stock OF the new company as
settlement for their claims the stock TO
be divided into 20 per cent. in : per cent
preferred, 80 per cent. in second preferred
and 80 per cent. in common.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
FOR RELIEF OF GERMANS
WHO SUFFER BY THE WAR
Committee Organized at saengerbund
Clubhouse With Collection of
Funds as the Object.

AS the outcome Of the German American
mass meeting held at Arion Hall recently.
the Ger1nan-American relief committee. of
Washington. D. c., was organized last
night at the Washington Saengerbund club
house. Martin Wiegand was chosen presi
dent; Gustave Bender, secretary; Cuno H.
Rudolph. treasurer, and George W. Spier,
chairman Of the executive committee, with
power to name the other members of the
committee Of seven. DR.. Paul Gleis was
made chairman Of the press committee.
It was decided to divide the city into
districts, each of which Is to be given
over to a sub-chairman. for the collection
Of funds for the relief Of German SUI
ferers by the war in Europe
Pamphlet to Be Circulated.
The proposition Of several men, including
Shamus O'Shael, secretary to Senator
O'Gorman, of New York. which called for
the preparation Of q pamphlet for CIR
culation among German Americans and
others interested. setting forth the facts
that led up to the declaration of war and
the later developments from the German
standpoint, was unanimously accepted.
Announcement was made that several
German societies had already appropri-
ated money to be contributed to the cause
for which the organization was formed.
During the session reference was made to
the proclamation of President Wilson, and
sympathy with the advice given therein
was expressed.
The meeting closed with singing die
Yacht am Rhein'' and 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
NICHOLSON Is LAUNCHED.
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Named for
Revolutionary War Hero.

PHILADELPHIA. August 49, = The
United States torpedo boat destroyer
Nicholson was launched from the Cramp
shipyard in this city today. Capt Sam
uel Nicholson. after whom the boat is
named, served in the revolutionary war
and was the commander of the frigate
Constitution.
The destroyer Is the twelfth vessel of its
type to be constructed for the govern
ment by the Cramps. 1t is built of steel,
and is SO feet long, 80 feet 81 inches
beam. and has a draft of 8 feet ~ inches.
1t will be propelled by twin screws. driven
by turbine engines, and the contract speed
calls for twenty mine knots an hour.
The Nicholson has battery of four
4-inch guns and four twin-deck torpedo
tubes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
RARE COIN IS DONATED
TO THE SUFFRAGE SPOT"
Will Be. Sold, However, and Not Go
Into tho Melting"
Col1ectin.

very rare Irish coin. like which
there fs nothing in the Smithsonian In
stitution. and which. It is said. il worth
500 to coin collectors. has been contrib
uted to the suffrage melting pot" It
is an Irish ha'penny. dated 1879. Of a
special issue. and valuable particularly
for its fine workmanship and excellent
state Of preservation
The coin bears q beautifully executed
likeness of St. Patrick. 1t was contribut-
ed by George A. Rowland Of the United
States customs office. who said he had
carried it for more than twenty years
and that 1t has been handed down as an
heirloom in his family.
1t is to be taken to Chicago for sale
to a coin collector by Mrs. Antoinette
Funk.
Suffrage shop was visited today by a
man of distinguished bearing who said
his name is Johnson. that he is q mem
Der of the British parliament and that
he dropped in to talk with the suffrage
workers about their propaganda methods
in this country. and to wish them good
luck"
He told them that for fourteen years
he voted for equal suffrage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
ROOSEVELT, IN MAINE,
OPENS MOOSE CAMPAIGN
Points Out Value Of Progressive Vic
tory Next Month in Influencing
November Elections

PORTLAND, Me-. August 1s.-The valu-
able effect progressive victory in Maine
next month might have on the November
elections in other states was pointed out
by former President Roosevelt in this
city and in Lewiston, where he opened
the progressive state campaign yesterday.
If Maine is true to her best traditions
OF the past, she should see that the pro-
gresstves triumph" he said, in a short
address here last night. I'VE ask the
rank and file Of the old party to join us,
for we in reality are fighting their bat
ties. We are striving to make them mas
ters of their government and their Con-
st1tution.
IF you feel fit to govern yourselves
come with US, for we are the real de-
mocracy.'
I'VE stand for prosperity" said Col.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
coNsULs ACT IN CHINA.
Proclaim Strict Neutrality Among
Merchants In Shanghai.

NEW YORK. August ia statement
given out by the far eastern bureau says
that at conference Of the foreign con-
suls in Shanghai It was agreed that the
chairman Of the Consular Union should
issue a proclamation of strict neutrality,
to be observed by all nations engaging in
commerce at this port
The business of Shanghai is divided
among the Americans, British. Germans
Japanese, French and Russians, who eX-
press themselves sincere in their support
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19

These nominations were signed today
by President Wilson. Attorney General
McReynolds will fill the vacancy on the
Supreme Court bench caused by the re-
cent death Of Associate Justice Lur-
ton. Mr.. Gregory. who will succeed to
the attorney generalship. is a special
charge of the governments investiga-
ton Of the New Haven railroad. Mr..
Gregory was born in Charlottesville,
Miss. November 9. 1851, and was ad-
mitted to the Texas bar in 1885. His
home is in Austin. AS special counsel
for the state of Texas he prosecuted
many antitrust cases.
Secretary Garrison was President
Wilson's original choice for Attorney
General. The President decided, how
ever, that he could not at this time
part with Mr.. Garrisons services as
head of the War Department The
Secretary was for a long time on the
bench In New Jersey.
First Break In Cabinet.
The appointment of Mr.. McReynolds
will mark the first break In President
Wilson's official household. It is said
to have been the Presidents ambition
to go through his administration with
out change in his cabinet.
Mr.. McReynolds Is ffty-two years of
age and is a native of Kentucky. From
1903 to 1907 he was assistant attorney
general Afterward he was engaged
in private practice in New York. He
was long specially retained by the gov
eminent in connection with the en-
forcement of the antitrust laws, par
ticularly in proceedings against the
tobacco trust and the combination of
the anthracite coal railroads. His home
Is in Nashville
Choice Of McReynolds Not Surprise.
The nomination of Mr.. McReynolds
has long been expected. The only
thing that appeared to stand in the
way was Mr.. Wilson's frequent asser-
ton that he would not break up his
cabinet, which he termed a happy
family"
It is expected the nomination will be
confirmed in short time after being
sent to the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
American Women of Mexico
City Are to Welcome the
"First Chief"
CONSTITUTIONALISTS WILL
REPUDIATE HUERTA MONEY
About $4,000 900 Now in Circula-
tion Will Prove q Loss
to Holders.

MEXICO CITY. August 19.-The new
constitutfonalist cabinet has been an
nounced as follows:
Minister Of foreign affairs, Ysidro Fa-
bella: minister Of the interior. Dlisco Ar
redondo: minister of public instruction,
Dr.. Manuel Silvia: minister Of communi-
cations, Ygnacio Bonillas: minister Of
finance. Felicitos villareal; minister Of
war. Eduardo Hay.
Tho appointment Of minister Of Justice
has been deferred, awaiting tho reorgan-
isation of the courts.
The mastering out Of the federal troops
is proceeding rapidly. Four Thousand
were released today, each enlisted man
receiving so and hi STARE home, while
the officers received so and their fare.
Absolute order prevails everywhere
and rfgors Of military government have
been in no way slackened. Two thieves
disguised in the uniforms Of constitu-
tionalists were summarily executed at a
police station today and their bodies ex-
posed to the view of the curious crowds
As In former cases. warning placards
were pinned on the breasts of the dead
men. The courts were closed today,
while railways and telegraph lines con-
tinue to be operated for military pur-
poses only, although 1t ia announced that
passenger traffic between Mexico City
and Vera Cruz will be resumed today.
Women to Greet Carranza.
a committee of American women to-
morrow will journey to the head
quarters of Gen. Carranza at Atzacat-
polzalco to welcome the chief Of the con-
stitutionalists on the part OF the women
of the colony.
An order demanding the surrender of
arms by the inhabitants was later
modified so as not to include foreigners.
conference was held yesterday be-
tween Gen. CarranZa and representa-
tive of Emiliano Zapata- The results
were not made public.
A decree is to be issued tomorrow by
the governor of the federal district re-
pudiating government notes Of the issue
of July IS last. This issue was made
during the regime of Provisional Presi-
dent Francisco Carbajal on the author
ization of the S60,000.OOO per cent
ten-year gold bonds made by the Huerta
administration. About $1O.OOO.OOO Of
this paper is now in circulation
The reputation Is based upon the
decree issued by venustiano Carranza
April Is refusing to recognize the acts
of the Huerta government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
DANISH LINER BRINGS 1,021.
United States Did Not Sight Warship
on the Trip.

NEW YORK. August ia thousand
and twenty-one passengers from Eu-
rope reached New York yesterday on the
Danish-American liner United States
from Copenhagen. Christiania and Chris
tiansand. There were 139 in the first
cabin. 10 in the second and 712 in the
S:eerage.
Among the steerage passengers. as has
been the case on nearly all ships ar
irving from Europe recently, were many
Americans of means, who were forced
10 take -. accommodations or remain
oE~1he other side.
mt United States did not sight a sin
gle war vessel during the passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19

Roosevelt at Lewiston, and yet we
stand for a proper division Of prosperity.
for passing prosperity around. OF the
two old machines, one by its action would
destroy all prosperity, and the other. II
prosperity were obtained. would divide 1t.
with enormous disproportion. to a few
favored and private people,"
He alleged that two years ago many
Maine progressives were deceived by
candidates who assured the voters they
would stand for progressive policies. but
failed to do SO.
Col. Roosevelt left last night for Bos-
ton, whence he will return to Oyster Bay
by automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
RUSSIAN DEMAND DENIED.
Has Not Asked Passage for Fleet
Through DardaneIles. It Ia Said

LONDON. August 10 (5:25 a.m)-.A dis
patch to the Reuter- Telegram Company
from St. Petersburg says that a semi
Official denial has been issued of the
Vienna report that Russia has requested
Turkey to permit a free passage Of Rus
sian warships through the Dardanelles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
Six Mississippians Renominated,

JACKSON, Miss, August 1s.-Missis-
sippi's delegation to Congress will remain
intact, unless returns yet to come in from
the state democratic primary yesterday
Unexpectedly change results. All six
representatives apparently have been re-
nominated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
Revenue Cutter Officer Dies.

SEATTLE, Wash, August 19.-Capt.
Andrew Welding. commander Of the rev.
enue cutter Rush, died in the city hos
pital last night of a fractured skull, sus-
tanned Saturday night when he was struck
by an automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
Choice Of McReynolds Not Surprise
Two Nominated by the President.

The President today nominated Fred
erick c. Howe of New York to be i'm
migration commissioner at the port of
New York and John w. Phillips of
Seattle as assayer in charge of the
assay Office at Seattle, Wash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19

Of the Consular Unions action. The
market is greatly affected by the Euro
pean war and business is temporarily dis
organized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19

Outerbridge Wachter of Harpers
Ferry, w. Va, was killed Sunday even
ing in the Brunswick railroad yard by
a yard engine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
SIXTEENTH STREET LIGHTS
ARE OFFERED DISTRICT
Washington Gas Light Company
Would Extend It's Mains IF
Commissioners Desire.

With a view to preventing the occur
renee Of further accidents after dark, on
18th street extended. and for the pur-
pose Of lighting that street In such
manner as to make it safe for pedes-
TRANS as well as automobile drivers the
Washington Gas Light Company, by its
president. Howard s. Reside, today Of
fered to extend its mains and install posts
and powerful lights along the dangerous
stretch Of roadway. The offer was con-
tanned in the following letter, transmitted
Columbia today:
In view Of the urgent necessity for the
lighting Of 10Th street extended north of
the bridge. the Washington Gas Light
Company will. without delay. il permis-
sion is given, extend its mains on both
sides OF the street and erect ornamental
lamps similar to those now on K street
northwest between 9th and I'D streets.
Offer in Public Interest.
I'VE make this offer in the public in
terest. as the recent distressing accident
has suggested the advisability of prompt
and proper illumination Of this greatly
used thoroughfare."
President Reside said that the work Of
extending the gas mains and installing
the lamps would be rushed as soon as the
required permission is given. and that the
lamps would be In operation within two
weeks after such permission is granted
The lamps to be installed. he said, are
eighty candlepower, and will illuminate
the roadway in such q manner as to make
it safe for pedestrians to walk therein in
safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
In Choosing the School

Let the Educational column
on the classified pages of
The Star be your guide.
The best schools advertise in
The Star because The Star is
the recognized educational
medium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
General Mention.

The funeral Of William K. Davidson
will take place at o'clock tomorrow aft
ernoon. from the home Of his sister, 4O4
Prince street. Services will be conducted
by Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rector Of
Grace P. E. Church.
A fine Of SO was imposed on Frank
Williams. colored, in the police court to-
day on a charge Of assaulting Gertie Cole,
colored, with a blackjack.
Matters Of Importance will be up for
consideration tonight at meeting Of the
board OF police commissioners. which will
be held at o'clock.
Mrs. Amy C. Weech of this city, ma
tional lecturer Of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, is this week in Din
widdie county in the interest of state
wide prohibition. She recently returned
from Henry and Halifax counties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-19
PLACE ON BENCH
FORM'REYNOLDS
Chosen Successor to Late JUS
tice Lurton of u. S. ST.
preme Court
THOMAS WATT GREGORY
FOR ATTORNY GENERAL
Nominations We're Signed Today by
President-Break in the Will
son Cabinet.

For Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court - James Clark
McReynolds of Tennessee.
For Attorney General-Thomas
Watt Gregory Of Texas.