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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-24
BarriCadeS the Door, Then
Blows Out Brains in Room
of Boarding House.
HAD BEEN READING
MRS. EDDY'S SCIENCE
Fall in Literary and Social World,
Due TO Young WOman's
Suits, Led to Death.

lFrcrn a staff Correspondent OF The Tribune }
Stamford, Conn. March 23.-Melan-
cholia, induced by thoughts of the days
when he held a high position in the lit
erary and educati tional world and BY
his inability to effect reconciliation
with his wife led Dr. Harry Thurston
Peck, formerly professor OF Latin at
Columbia University, to take his life
to-day.
In poorly furnished room, for which
he paid 81 a week, al No. 81 Bell street,
Professor Peck shot himself behind his
right ear shortly before noon. The bull
let penetrated his brain, and he was
dead when his secretary, Miss Mar
garet McDougall. and a neighbor forced
their way into his room.
In one hand was a revolver. one
chamber Of which had been discharged
on table beside his bed lay a Bible
and Mrs Eddy's Science and Health: b.:
with a Key to the Scriptures"
lad Been Reading Mrs. Eddy.
Despite his first wife's pleading since
she nursed him back TO health last
spring, after taking him from a hospi-
tai in Ithaca, Professor Peck efused
to adopt Christian Science, although he
was thoroughly versed in its doctrine.
In Mrs. Eddy's book. however. pencil
was inserted at a page on which this
paragraph was marked:
For we know that the whole crea-
tion groaneth and travaileth in pain
together till nov. And not only they,
but ourselves, also, which have the first
functions of the spirit. even we our
selves .roan within ourselves. waiting
for the adopton-to wit, the redemp-
ton of our body"
Professor Peck left no note. and as
far al was learned ne posted no letters
which might tell Of his act
In 1910, shortly after Professor
Peck's marriage to Miss Elizabeth II.
Du Bois. then teacher OF the classics
in Morris High School New York, n
breach Of promise suit was brought
against him by Miss Esther Quinn, for
eight years his secretary. The notoriety
Of the proceedings forced Professor
Peck to leave Columbia, and when the
publicity and criticism which accom-
panied the suit subsided his wife left
him. According TO his daughter, Con-
stance. who Is teacher in the Hamil-
ton Institute for Girls. in S9th street,
Manhattan who is at the home of her
mother. Professor Peck's first wife at
Sound Beach, her father was in excel
lent spirits yesterday which she came
from New York TO visit him.
This morning Miss McDougall. whom
he release as secretary a week ago,
telphoned to his house three times
without getting him on the wire. At
the third call Mrs. Gottlieb MenZ. the
landlady. asked Miss McDougall to call
at the house.
Il heard him moving about his room
half an hour ago" she said, but he
does not answer my knocking at the
Continued on sixth page, third column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-24
Furious Battle Raging

since General Ortcgs moved M
three thousand rebels IN a sold oody
against the Torrcon suburb tho battle
has RACED around Gomez Palacio with
uncessing fury and losses have been
heavy on both sides. Many rebei
wounded are being brought here rom
the front. the hospital corps having
been established here.
General Velasco. the Federal com
mander at Torreon, following the az
tack on Gomez Palacio, began coneen-
trating the greater part Of his army
there. and tonight General villa is a.
recting the whole strength OF the repel
army on that point. considering Gomez
Palacio the gateway through which the
rebels must enter Torreor.
Should Velasco be driven from Gomez
Palaclo. It is generally considered ~
rebel army leaders that he Will retreat
into Torreon proper with the idea OF
making there his final stand. FROM
Torreon Villa says. there IS n" ""s
s,hi,itv Of escape for the Federals.
.verv mountain pass and every mile OF
rlain being guarded by rebel guns ana
men.
All last night the bombardment of
Gomez Palacio was kept UP by the rebel
artillery. Scores Of houses. some Of
them big manufacturing plants, have
boer seen to crumblc when struck by
rebel shells, and tbs believed the Fed
eral losses in the town and in the outer
fortihcations have been great.
General Tomas Urbina occupied the
town Of Lerdo this afternoon without
firing a shot. Crbina, although badly
wounded in the battle at Mapimi, led
his men 10 Lerdo expecting stubborn
resistance. but the Federal garrison
withdrew to Gomez Polacio on his ap-
proach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-24
Water Defences Slight.

From Torreon proper. on the electric
car line which connects the city with
Gomez Palacio. three miles distant. and
with Lerdo. four miles beyond, General
Velasco, the Federal commander, hur-
ried reinforcements to the Gtmes Pa
lacio defenders. Water In the NA2ak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-24
lRr rolerraph to The Trlbun.

rBy Telegraph to The Tribune
.uarez Mexico, March IA 'e'e'
gram TO General Chao from "enera'
villa tonight says that the repe'
army had forced its way into Gomez
Palacio.
Desperate street lighting was III
,rooross at midnight. and the Fed
erals we're being forced into Torreo"
with heavy losses.
The rebels destroyed the water SUP
,,l, NJ the Federals by blowing up the
hig tank. They have taken at ieas'
800 prisoners.
II Is state dthat the Quarter s'due ~
fire and the rebels had to aoaiihon IT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-24
nv rolesrapb to rho IMMUNE J

by Telegraph 70 Inc i'o'n'
FL Verjel. Mexico, March %" ''''
. ooo nicl,ed men. General Toriblo ~
teoa late this afternoon began the reo'l
assault upon the city of Torreon' Nh'n
10 attacked the suburb, Gomez Pala'io
Hundreds have been killed on D't'
sides. lie had already occupied Lero'
another suburb. with practically no re
sstance.
At the same moment General Fanen'
Villa. who personally IS directing VI
rebel army. ordered an advance az
along the line. drawing the bat'le '"'
on all sides within two 70 four mics o.
the cltv proper before dark.
supporting the movement. the reo"
artillery from its twenty points OF van.
tage began a vigorous bombardment u
the Federal fortihcations and tren'ne''
we will be knocking for admiltd''e'
into the inner circle Of Torreon by da}
light" General villa declared "'of'e@
ps,acio practically is taken
That was asserted while Ortega men
uere rushing the Federal breast"orNs
,hrown up around the suburban town 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-24
GENERAL.
FOREIGN.
MISCELLANEOUS.

British Government Ridiculed ....... 1
Ame. Calllanx Angry AZ Photographers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-24
WEATHER

TEMPERATURES YEsTERDAYt
High. 43: Low. %.
FuIl report Page Is.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
LOAN MEN SEEK
A HIGHER INTEREST
Continued from First Page

Continued from First PaGe.l
Society for Savings had been getting as
high as 40 per cent interest. and again
there wes demurrer from officers of
that company
Detectives Evans presented figures
which he said he didn't understand,
worked out by an expert. regarding the
loan cor tract sof the Society for Saw
inSs. He said he and Detective War
len had been investigating complaints
but Chairman Johnson decided the fig
gres we're not in such shape 10 be put
into the record.
E. P. Ware told o fhis negotiations tC
borrow 500 from the society. He said
he wa sto pay s11 semi-m onthly for
year. making s264. but understood he
was to get back at the end fthat tlme
about s44. This would make the actual
interest onI yabout $40.
Mr. Ware said he had abandoned
plans of obtaining the loan because the
company wanted three indorsers and
mortgage on his furniture.
Treasurer EXnicios, of the Society FOR
Savings and Loans, was asked to pres
ent a statement of his stockholders. As
he left the committee table, Chairman
johnson asked:
Are you going now?
NO. I'm going TO stay. Too many
erroneous things have BEEN said about
US he replied.
James A. Burns. prospective indorser
on the Ware no.a said he thought the
loan sharl; law" WAS easy to evade,
The Washington times., 1914-04-09

Sergt. James Conlon. OF the Sixth
police precinct. vas thwarted in an
attempt TO be a hero last night. In
answering WIT he thought was a
signal of distress. he came face to
face with a card game in which two
policemen were al least onlookers.
F.. C. Glenn. a private Of No. L.
rushed out of the store of Louis
Glassman. 81 Fourth Street north
west. and reported to his station
from the corner patrol box. He i'm
InediateIy returned 10 the store.
Sergeant COnlon. a half block dis
tan. saw the fleeing hluecoat as
ne re-entered the store Visions OF
trouble to his fellow-policeman at
once arose. and he Quick-stepped to
the store.
There he found a card game in
progress. with Glassman, two friends
and Policeman {. l.. Burton. IN plain
clothes, at the table. while Policeman
Glenn was retreating out a side
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Sluggish Liver
and Constipation
Easily Ended
Bissful, Satisfying Hot Springs Liver
Buttons Take the Place Of
Treachereus CaIomel

Tie liver is the road TO health: any
physician will tell you that. Look at
Your tongue. if it is furred or coated or
looks dull or off color your liver needs
4 button.
TIE most perfect laxative that the
world has ever known is the famous
HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS frJm
Hot Springs. Ark.
They are so blissfully, so joyfully sat
isfyInF, so free from the after misery
caused by salts. calomel and harsh ca
tharIics that everyone who tries them
once can never be induced to go back
To- any other treatment.
HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS
speedily tone up your liver. clean the
howel; of poisonous waste and gas, and
sp, eGiy end sick headache. dizziness,
and nervousness.
Tie are simply grand for malaria, to
purify the blood. for bad breath and
t. rid the skin of pimples. sallown=ss,
and blotches.
Al druggists have little chocolate
coated HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUT
TONS for 25 cents a box. Free sample
from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Hot
Springs. Ark.-Advt
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
BREWERS HOPE TO
END CONTROVERSY
Confer Today With Employees on
New Agreement on Hours
and Wages.

In an effort TO .amicably settle the
wage and contract controversy that has
existed since the termination of the old
agreement. April ,. between the brew
cry workers and the owners. attorneys
for the Washington breweries and the
members Of the joint local executive
board of the International Association
of Brewery Workmen are in conference
today at the office of Attorney Alexan-
der r. Bell.
The demand over which great differ
ences prevail affects the decreas sing of
employees when the Jones' Works excise
| law goes into effect. November ], reduc-
| ing the number of saloons in the Dis
| trict from 462 to 800. The men ask that
no reduction be made in the force. while
! the breweries contend that q decrease
The Washington times., 1914-04-09

in the output must necessarily bring a
reduction in workmen.
1t is practically agreed that the men
will be given a gradual increase in
wages and that the eight-hour day will
be adhered to. The matter of increas-
ing tue allowance of beer to each em-
plo"e from three quarts TO five quarts
daily is said to have been waived by
t ,e workmen. The breweries are rep
resented by their attorneys. and the
workman scale committee is composed
OF Henry Miller. chairman: Louis
Schroeder. William Roberts. and Fred
Bauer.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Sergeant Finds 7WO of His
Men at Card Game

door Colon arrested Glassman.
seized the cards and money, and ac-
cuspd Glassman Of permitting gam
ing.
This morning in the Police Court
GIassmar said his two friends were
playing seven-up to see wno would
buy the beer. The money on the
table. he explained. had Just been
taken from his cash register, and he
was counting il.
Burton. who was off duty. said h.
dropped in for a social chat. but saw
10 rambling nor heard any talk OF
penn-ante. Glenn declared he went
into the store to notify Glassman to
remove some bread boxes strewn
around the sidewalg in front.
Conlon said it appeared like quiet
little game.
Judge Mullowny shared this view,
and fined Giassman so. He paid the
fine.
Assistant District Attorney Ralph
Given kept the cards as souvenirs.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Father a Suicide as
Easter Finery Protest

NEW YORK. April s.-'It isn't right
for you girls to buy so many flowers
for Easter" admonished William weise.
foreman in the National Cable Com
pany plant at Hastings, last night tn
his three daughters at their home IN
Uniontown. Mrs. weise and the girls
laughed.
Perhaps you won't feel so funny
by Easter Sunday" said Weise. and hs
left the room. A moment later there
was a gunshot. The family rushsdN
into an adjoining bed room and found
the father with his head blown off.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Cabinet Children to Roll
Eggs at White House

All the children OF Cabinet men,
hers axe expected to take part in
tie "egg-rolling" at the White House
Eastc, Mon.Ir-.. ley have b2en in
N't,C b.; Mss T:Ieano- Wilson
The seven children OF Josse& 1ssya-
ulty. are expected 10 be one Of the
features Of bS annual holiday event
on the grounds south OF the White
House.
Among the Cabinet children are Sally
McAdoo. daughter. OF the Secretary Of
the Treasury: John McAdoo. her small
er brother: John Bryan, grandson OF
The Washington times., 1914-04-09

and he had suggested to his brother-in-
law, George d. Horning. that Others
are getting by with 1t, why don you
II developed that certain figures put
into the record regarding the Society
for Savings as statistics of an expert
were compiled by Mr.. Burns and Chair
man Johnson observed:
Il thought these were expert hSureS,
out ] find they are made by you, a
machinist in the navy yard. Are you an
eNpert?''
well. I'm pretty good" said Burns.
We argue about everything down
there. the tolls question and everything
else.
Are you going 10 supply figures on
tolls to anybody"
Il haven't reach it yet. but | might,
said Burns.
The committee then adjourned TO meet
again tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09

longed. thorough and impartial study
some better plan can be devised which
will be based upon the needs OF the
city as the national capital. and as an
integral whole. not scDarable into ma
tional and local features. and which VIII
assure continued prog req; under defi-
mite ard permanent arrangement.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Harvard Men Mourn
For Old Bell Ringer

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. April AUS
tin Il. Jones. who for half century
rang the chapel bell in Harvard iaII
without missing a stroke. is l,cing
r1ourned today by three generations
of Harvard men. He was one of the
best known characters In the college
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF Co
lumbia-Fair tonight, temperature about
twenty-siN degrees; Friday fair and
slightly warmer.
Maryland-Fair tonight. temperature
about freezing; Friday fair and slight
" warmer: gentle TO moderate north
west breezes becoming variable.
Virginia-FaiIa tonight with freezing
temperature: Friday fair. slightly
warmer: moderate breezes mostly north
west
The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
The Washington times., 1914-04-09

the Secretary of State: Elizabeth Howe
Wilson and her sister. Virginia Wilson.
both daughters of the Secretary of La
bcr: Ned and Nancy Lane, children
OF the Secretary of the Interior: David
Houston. sor of the Secretary of Agri-
culture. and the Misses Burleson
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
He FAILS TO DISTURB
COMMITTEE OF 100
ss!lTshaken at NeWman's Advo-
cacy Of New Tax Plan, Says
H. B. F. MacfarIand.

The committee OF 100. undiSturbed by
jLe plan for financing the District pro-
osed by Commissioner Newman, will
continue its campaign of laying before
the country the facts of the nations re-
latiors TO its Capital. in nj effort to
mainain the half -and-half' plan
Henry L. F. Macfarland. chairman Of
the executive committee, said this morn
ing that the committee of 100 was
brought into being to avert legislation
tnat threatened the progress Of the Ma
tional Capital. and. while that leGisla :
lion has been halted, it will continue its
,yo:k without INDUCING in personalities
or acTimony.
y have carefully read Commits
siorer Newmans interesting contri-
button to the subject" said Mr.. Mac
farland. The respectful considera-
ton Que to its character ana to the
man ard to his office, will be given IL.
No doubt the other members of the
executive committee will personally
give it like consi6era ton.
But it does not affect the duty
placed upon the executive committee
hy the Committee of One Hundred.
That duty the executive committee
will continue 10 perform. 1t viii con-
tinue to be done without personali-
ties. without personal criticism: with.
out acrimonv. and on the highest
plane possible.
Our duty is to lay the facts Of the
nations relation to its Capital before
congress and before the country. in
order 10 avert threatened legislation
hostile TO the progress OF the Capital.
Thc Committee of One Hundred was
Danger that such legislation would
ne enacted
The Washington times., 1914-04-09

Senator Chamberlain. OF Oregon. will
speak at the commencement CierC C:ses
at Tome School, Port Deposit. Md,
June l..
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
BOYS SUITS

The SnappieSt, most clean cut
line of Boys Suits south o! PHI
adelphia. Character and indi-
viduality IN each suit. And the
arc hand tailored as carefully as
P-B Mems Suits.
Made from the finest imported
and domestic Cheviots, SergeS,
and homespunS. They show a
variety of checks, stripes, and
fancy mixtures.
Included are over 100 styles of
NorfolkS, among which are full
or half belt, pointed or regular
yoke, patch pockets, with or
without flaps, and some with the
upper left side pocket in the
pleat.
Also the other popular styles.
SE - S1S
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
AFFLECK'S.

TIDE TABLE.
High tide $50 a. m. and 30 p. m.
Low tide l3:5S q. IN. and l:2S p. m.
sun TABLE.
Sun rises Sun setS.........G: :.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09

Two pairs of pants with this
suit, giving ii double wear where
the wear comes. Desirable STYLES.
S5 and Sc.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
BOYS REFERS

A Refer, you know, is quite
necessary in April and early May.
Saves colds and doctor bills.
All the desirable styles for the
little men, including double
breasted NorfolkS and the ultra
new belted back; made of i'm
ported and domestic SergeS,
homespunS, and shepherd plaidS.
$3.95 to $40.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Is Now Halted.

81 hat legislation mas now been halt
ed The Committee of One hundred.
through its members and through
other District residents. has brought
The facts to tho attention Of senators
and members OF the House, who had
not studied them before. We have
merely exercised our right of petition
when we could do nothing less in
view of the peril.
Through national organizations and
personal letters the committee is
bringing the facts TO the attention
Il our fellow countrymen' whose in
tercst in the Capital is as great as
our own, and who do not begTuGge
their financial contribution TO il.
1t is apparent that the proposed leg
isiature was the work of a few men,
AID that the majority of the legislators
ar not in cympathy with it. The folr
measures that were sent by the House
10 the Senate which if enacted would
have. upset the 'half-and-half ar
ra1eement were passed in the House
wteb fewer than seveTty-five of the
foJr hundred and thIrty-five members
uer, rresenr in any instance.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
BLUE SERGE SUIT AT IS

We have made an extra effort
to get the best blue serge suit
sold in Washington at this price.
This suit is tailored in the usual
P-B way. Every seam taped, full
lined pants, and all wool. guar
anteed fast colorS. Made in sew
eral different models.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Well Satisfy Fair Ones.

The executive committee believes that
careful study Of the facts will satisfy
an! urprejudiced mind in Congress that
the legislation in question ought to he
defeated. and that The preSenl arrange
Incnt necessarily arbitrary in proportion
ont equitable in principle ought to be
continued until and unless after pro
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
Cut Down Estimates.

II ose four measures provide, first. 10
coLvey the District revenues from local
taHPtion for local purposes for next
year rot appropriated (estimated st
Sl.500,0nol, expressly by cutting down
Commissioners estimates SO as 20 MAKE
srci. a surplus into the Treasury of the
United States as { national receipt.
Second, that one million dollars of
the District revenues should be paid
10 the United States on alleged Claims
for advances made by the United States
before the settlement of 1878 ard ignored
ever since by Congress and by the
Treasury Department.
Third, that all street. avenue and
highway improvements should be made
wholly at local expense.
Fourth. that one-half millions dollars
OF District revenues chiefly derived
from license taxes, shall no longer be
counted as District revenue under the
'hslf-and-half arrangement.
Another bill pending IN the House
aboliShes the half and half arrange
rnont without any substitute wha; ever
Sull another pending in the Hnuse Dis
iriCt Committee doubles the local taxes
in an attempt TO put the whole cost of
the rnaint tenance and development of the
common r9pital on the local ;axD3vprS
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
FURNISHINGS

Also a complete line of boys
waists and shirts; ties, collars,
underwear, hosiery, and gloves,
modestly priced.
The Washington times., 1914-04-09
NEEDMET SUIT

SIS to SIS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18

~ substantial corporation wants reii-
manage statesmen. should pay $4,000
10 $4,000 annually. s3O0 to 500 will
finance business: YOU handle own
money. references exchanged. Sales
Manager. 400 Fisher Building, Chicago.
Ill.
kOkO-Wheat Crisp; $40 daily profit: :
new contection: DC package: costs | c.
chine $3.50 prepaid Corneam & Co,
53S. Nortl, Parkside, Chicago.
ANSWER THIS QUICK.
WANTED, party to invest $1,000 in
live manufacturing business paying
patent. II So, care Times-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18
WANTED-Agonts

PERMANENT business-Men to sell
little wonder gasolene lights. Clear,
dignifed work; profitable from the
start. Men making $4,000 to 1000 per
Sear Address Wonder Company; 500
walnut Street. Terre Haute.sInd.
AGENTS on commission or straight sal
airy basis; splendid article easily car
ried descriptive booklet and terms free.
Write The Vanor Sales Company, BOX
o95, Norfolk, Va. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18
WANTED-Room and Board.

WANTED by ~ gentleman, room and
board In private family: central To-
cation; terms must he reasonable. A
6l9, care Times Dispatch.
WANTED. rooms and board; modern
conNeniences; by young couple; pri-
vate family Preferred State terms
637, care Times Dispatch.
COUPLE desires room and board; per-
manent; must no within easy walk
Ing distance, of The Times Dispatch of
tlce. Address, giving full particulars
10 81. care Times Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-18

FOR factory Office, a middle aged mar
ried man TO take charge OF pay roll,
receiving aris' shipping. Must have
nrst-clASH references to reliability.
Address, giving full details. age, cX-
pcrience. salary expected and refer
cnces. a 500, care Times-Dispatch.