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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
CARRANZA PLEDGED
AGAINST REPR|SALS
Refuses to Deal With CarbajaI,
But Promises to Protect
Interests of All.

Although the Mexican provisional
government is preparing to resist the
occupation of the capital by the con-
stitutional forces, according to the an
nouncement of War Minister Velasco,
General Carranza has reiterated his re-
fusal to deal with Carbajal until after
he is in control of the government at
Mexico City. The State Department has
received a communication from Car
rama, transmitted by John r. Silliman.
American consul at Saltillo. relative to
the plans for occupation, which says:
fExcesses will not be permitted, and
the conduct of the new government will
be determined by what II deems for the
best interest of all those concerne1, and
this conduct will be in strict harmony
with the laws of war and the usages of
civilized nations under similar circum-
stances
No official decision has been reached
by the Carbajal government to resist
Carranza's approach by force Of arms,
despite the activity OF the war depart
ment in preparing for a military de-
Tense, and the statements of Minister
Velasco that resistance is planned. I'm
official advices reaching Washington
that no decision has been reached as to
the matter of resistance to Carranza's
approach have given renewed hope in
official circles that a peaceful change
in the government may be brought
q bout.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
CURRENCY REFORM
BEGINS TOMORROW
Federal Reserve Board viii
Place New System in Opera
ton Immediately.

The new Federal Reserve currency
sytem will be placed in operation to-
morrow morning when the members OF
he board will meet at the call of Sec
retarv of the Treasury McAdoo. to take
he oath Of office. The designation OF
'harles S. Hamlin, formerly Assistant
secretary of the Treasury. as governor
Of the board and OF Frederic A. Delano
as vice governor, complete the last pre-
liminary to organization. Immediately
after being sworn. the Reserve Board
will take Up pressing problems of put
ting the system into operation.
Although the appointment of Glass Z
directors is one Of the first steps that
must be taken, as nothing can be done
in the way of organization until the
directorates of the twelve Federal Re-
serve districts are completed, an assess
ment to pay expenses during such Or
ganization will be levied as one of the
first steps.
The Government does not contribute
in any way toward meeting the expense
II reserve bank administration. These
expenses are to be met by assessment
" the member banks, and only the
FEDERAL Reserve Board has power to
make such assessment. There will be
no money to meet any office expenses
untiI this assessment has been made.
Intimations have been made by bankers
# New Orleans, Baltimore and other
tiles which were candidates for re-
srve banks, that they will make pro-
st before the Reserve Board to the
hoice of reserve bank cities made by
he organization committee. No formal
made by representatives of these cities,
gOWeyer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
GIRL SLEUTH TRAILS
CANINE PET TO LAIR
Turns Detective When Dog VAN
ishes and Long Search at
Last Rewarded.

NEW YORK, Aug. Eff her owner
lad not done a lot Of detective work
herself the Duchess would probably
not be safe and sound today in her
owners home in Brooklyn. The Dutch
ess is bull terrier and belongs to Miss
Emily Gutrie, nineteen years old. 1t
was Miss Gutrie's Sherlo3H Holmes ac-
tivities which resulted IN her recover
ing the animal.
Miss Gutrie and her father. George
Gutrie, were preparing; to leave hotel
which he owns at Ocean Parkway and
Cation place for an automobile ride. The
young woman looked for Duchess to
take the animal with her, but the dog
could not be found.
Miss Gutrie then and there set about
to find her pet She asked all the hotel
employees and all the neighbors to aid
her in the search. The first clew was
found several days ago. when a neigh
Dor said he had seen Duchess chase an
automobile down the parkway. The
automobile stoppG and its occupants
called the dog. She readily jumped
into the vehicle and sped away.
The first real light was shed upon the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09

mystery when a neighbor reported that
ne had seen Duchess on the leash OF a
Young woman living in 40 West 124th
street With her father, Miss Gutrie
made an investigation and found
Dutchess in the apartment of Miss Rene
Barnett at that address. The animal
was overjoyed at seeing her owner.
Mr.. Gutrie persuaded Miss Barnett to
go to the West 125th street station for
settlement Of the ownership of the
dog. There Lieutenant Mccarthy placed
the dog In the middle of the station
house and had squad of detectives
call her Spot, Sporty, Ffdo. and other
names. Duchess scorned them. Then
Miss Barnett called the dog, saying.
Come. Queeny." But Duchess remain
ed stolid until Miss Gutrie whispered.
Here, Duchess and then the animal
wagged her tail. Miss Gutrie thus won
back her pet.
Miss Barnett said she had met In a
bakery man who sold her the animal
for SO. She paid him 81 and he said
he would call later for the remainder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
Baby Camp Overcrowded;
Some Sleep in Bath Tubs

Owing to the crowded condition of the
Baby Hospital Camp during the last
week, it became necessary to establish
temporary sleeping quarters for SINE
of the sick little ones in bathtubs. For
the first time since the camp was or
ganized. two years ago, the institution
has been taxed to its capacity. All the
little, ones are soon to be accommo-
dated with ideal sleeping quarters,
however, as the cot equipment of the
camp is being enlarged.
Amusement is being given those in
charge OF the camp who are teaching
the youngsters toothbrush ethics. ct
don't need no new toothbrush, cause
I done saved the one I had last year"
has been the frequent declaration Of
youngsters at the camp this summer
1t is impossible to overestimate the
good being accomplished at the Camp.
Every day sees more than one young
ster imbued with a knowledge of how
to live sanitarily. keep clean, and cat
properly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
Florists Plan Largest
Show i'm Clubs History

Washington florists are planning
y hat they declare will be the largest
lower show ever held in this section.
The show will be held during the week
II November to s, inclusive, under
me auspices Of the Florists Club Of
Washington, at Old Masonic Temple
invitations have been extended to out
or-town growers TO compete. y large
Guarantee fund has been subscribed.
I ally concerts well be given.
Fret H. Kramer is chairman of the
vccutive committee, which is composed
~ William F. GUIDE, R L. Jenkins,
gorge H. Cooke, and Clarence L.
Linz.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
Freak Letters Sent
To Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Of Commerce receives a great
batch of letters every day embracing
inquiries on subjects closely related
to the activities Of the Chamber. In
addition. however, Thomas Grant, the
secretary, is called upon to answer
many communications that ask infor-
nation foreign 10 the field of a COM
mercial organization and which might
be termed freak letters.
In yesterdays mail were the follow
ing letters of this nature:
From New York-Wno were the Sena-
tors from Maine in 1907? From New
York-What is the proportion of pack
age coffee to bulk coffee used in Wash
ington; what brands of package coffee
are sold? From Vermont-Who uses
pictures of George and Martha Wash
ington in your city? I have two 100
years old. From Cincinnati-Are you
coming to the commercial convention in
September? Bring your racquet and
play the Cleveland Chamber of Com
merce man, Munson Ravens. He just
beat Us out of a big convention and we
want you to trim him on the tennis
court. From Halifax-Just arrived on
the Mauretsnia, to which answer was
wired. BLESS that good ship Mary
Ann" From Boy Scout headquarters.
New York-Present of camping outfit
for best design for Chamber of Com
merce efficiency badge for Washington
Scouts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
Freak Burglar Leaves
Q Note for the Police

SAN RAFAEL, Cal. Aug. s-'Tm
going away for awhile. to stay for
awhile and I'll be back after awhile"
This note addressed to the local po-
lice is the only clew left by San
RsfaeTs freak burglar. who has baf-
fled the local authorities with a series
of queer crimes, when he bowed his
way into the office of Hiram Schlosses
and stole only six pencils.
Using an Ak. the burglar chopped
through a heavy door into the office
Inside he turned things topsy-turvy.
after which he sharpened one of the
pencils. penned the above note ana
left.
Finger print experts are working
with the sheriff on the case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
Many Plate Printers
Unable to Go on Outing

Many employees of the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing were prevented
from enjoying the annual plate printers
excursion at Marshall Hall yesterday.
because their services could not be
spared from the Institution where
Uncle Sam is turning out $3.50. Ooo, 600 in
currency
Many members Of the plate printers
families. however. took the morning and
afternoon bats. The excursion was in
charge of Charles Smith. of the plate
printers division. Members of the en-
tertainment committee who were una BILE
TO make the trip were Bernard Daily
George Hutchinson. Thomas FITZGERALD
Edward Wood, Daniel Hasset and Bar
tholomew Newman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
Reserves Kept Busy
With Crowds at Fire

The store of S. E. Young. dealer in
woman's furnishings. so4 Seventh street
northwest. suffered 5000 damage by fire
of unknown origin last night The blaze
started In rear hall used as a stock
room at about 1890 o'clock. 1t was dis
covered by Crossing Policeman J. H.
Clements.
1t required reserves of two precincts
to keep back the crowds of SATURDAY.
night shoppers. Building and stock are
covered by insurance,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
To Discuss Jean Jaures.

Julian I. Pierce will be the principal
speaker tonight at the meeting of the
Socialist party. to discuss the Social
ism OF Jean Jaures," the French So
cialist. who recently was assassinated
The meeting will be held at Socialist
headquarters, S11 street southwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
Fall From Mast Fatal.

Capt. Matthew Kendrick, master of
he schooner Bertha MAY, died at
Emergency Hospital as a result of a
fall from the mast of his vessel. Cap
tain Kendrick was fifty-eight years
old and native of Nsnjemoy. Charles
county. Nd. He was scraPing the
mast when he fell and fractured his
skull.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09

To Be Married This Fall?
Consult GUIDE now about the flowers
and floral decorations. 1914 r street.
-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
- and i0c
allies.

This sea sons
advance designs
In beautiful wool
finish Challies:
patterns and cf-
fects equal 10 ma
terials costing five
times the price;
plenty Of styles 10
choose from, %
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09

THE REV. JOHN BoNZANo,
Papal delegate to the United States,
who is in Pittsburgh today, attend
ing the annual convention of the
Central Verein.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
Soc p. K. Vest Belts
and Silk Girdles

Stylish white p. X.
Vest Belts. with black
edging and all colors.
s M5dS SILK Csc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09

An exceptional
ly good weight
and nap Bleached
or L bic a he'd
Shaker Flannel;
also Canton =
Flannel. ...... ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09

Uc L nbteG Chcd
Cotton.
Sturdy quality
of a weight a
little he a Vier
than We had i'm
the past offering.
This cotton soon
S DiSaehs'' 27sc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09

" ide W hite
Curtain Swiss.
Full 36-inch-wide
White and Ecru
Swiss and Lace
for sash curtains:
sill length, and
other uses; very
pretty and effect
i've designs; scroll
Set set or re ef- S4c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09

NJ o n d a y only.
So inch wide. all
silk satin messa-
line: splendidly
woven, most all
shades, including
black. W h I e
and navy, Coz
yard ....... wv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09

Permanent f1n-
ish. clear. even
thread India lin
en-. entirely free
of all blemishes:
will tub 54c
perfectly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09

Splendid size Huck
Towels: good weight and
supe rior quality: all
fast color: red 7No
border. ........... ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15

which. after considerable parlevInR.
was also finally accepted by the
storeowners.
Discuss Laundries Today
Thus. too, the three public rep-
resentatives made it possible 70
reach an agreement OF $500 a week
FOR girls who work In the indus
tries.
And IT will be the three disinter-
ested citizens who will no doubt
lnfsuence the amount OF the wage
for laundry girls, the conferences
for which is now In session.
The minimum wage Commission
plans for near future Conferences
establishing wages for telephone
girls, office help, etc.
The dates have not been fixed.
Beat oregon's Plan
In Oregon flat minimum rate
has been established for working
girls OF all classes. Washington q
In advance OF that step. for II u
considering each line OF work sep
arately. Thus the girl In the mer-
camille establishments is given
Sl.10 more than the girl In the fac
tory because she bears a greater
expense for dress.
Within two months after the
minimum wage commission adonfs
the recommendations OF the con.
ferences, the law goes into effect.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15
JUDGE CHAMPIONS
HIS W0MEN JURORS

Judge Humphrles made pub
lie statement I'm defense of the fair
sex In open court today when
Jurywoman Helen X. Allen asked
to be excused from service In the
trial of George Williams. charged
with mistreating an 1S-yearold
girl.
The genial countenance of the
jurist grew stern as he informed
the jurymen what constitutes
proper etiquette In the jury room.
and of the equal rights of men and
women jurors.
Can't Smoke EN- Out
Now, I'm not saying that any
of you men would do such a thing,
and don't suppose you will, but
there has been tendency on the
part OF some jurymen to bulldoze
the women who happen to be sit
ting with them on a case" said
the court.
There has been talk OF men
trying to smoke women out OF
their ideas on q verdict and of
other improper conduct.
III there IL report brought
back to me Of any smoking tao
tics in this case, I'll see to II that
you don't smoke anybody else out
Women Have Equal Rights
Women have full rights with
men in jury cases and there must
never be any discussion In the
Jury room that could possibly be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15
PORT RAILROAD
MAY Be UNIT IN
CITY'S SYSTEM

The council franchise committee
failed 10 get down to business to-
day In delayed consideration OF
the request OF the port commission
for n franchise to establish a belt
line railroad. connecting various
stations and shipping points along
the waterfront, with view to
eliminating the present unfair dis.
elimination In rates charged by
railway companies.
Attorney Harold Preston, for the
port commission, outlined the plan
Of the commission. declaring that
present conditions are intolerable.
Councilman Erickson mentioned
the possibility OF making the belt
line an extension of the city munic-
ipal railway system when he asked
II II would be feasible to electrify
the proposed line.
The franchise matter was con-
tinued.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15
HEAVED INTO BAY
WITH HANDS TIED,
TELLS OFFICERS

Nagouchi Kamaskuki. sailor on
the Ava Maru, Is under arrest,
charged with smuggling three Of
his countrymen into the United
Statos.
One OF the smuggled men Is said
to have informed government off
cials that his hands were tied after
being brought on the steamers deck
when she was In Seattle. and that
he was thrown overheard
A Great Northern employe picked
him up, he says.
The fact that each was supposed
TO pay Kamaskuki 100 yen, and that
he paid only 20 yen. is believed to
be the cause OF the alleged murder
attempt.
The other two were also thrown
overheard, II Ia said, but their
hands were not tied,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15
eleven men
ARE KILLED IN
AN EXPLOSION

DETROIT, May f5.--Though
scores Of police and firenen were
searching the ruins today. II Is be-
lleved that the number OF dead In
the explosion which wrecked the
plant OF the Mexican Crude Rubber
Co.. at Del Ray. would not exceed
II. Ten are known 10 be dead and
another is dying. Seven more were
seriously Injured.
The explosion resulted from the
ignition OF a compound used In the
manufacture OF tires.
Police Commissioner Gillespie
personally directed the work Of
the rescuers
Company officials so far have re-
fused to give the number of EN-
ployes working at the time OF the
explosion.
The blast was OF sufficient force
to shatter hundreds Of windows
and shake scores OF buildings I'm
the neighhoThood.
Thousands OF spectators gather
ed about the wreekage. including
relatives OF the employees.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15
TROOPS STOP
ATTEMPTS TO
BREAK STRIKE

TRINIDAD. Colo. May t5.--
Thirty men. imported into the
coal fields to take striking min
ers' places, were stopped today
by the regular troops.
They were neither arrested
nor deported, but simply told
that they would not be permit
ted TO work In the mines.
Twenty-Five OF the 80 were bound
for the oakdaie mine. near La Veta.
The other five were imported TO
work in a Colorado Fuel property.
Attorneys for the Oakdale com.
pany called up Col. Lockett, In
charge of the regulars. 10 ask for an
interview.
The colonel replied. granting II.
but said he was acting under the
war department orders, and that
modification OF them would have 10
come from Secretary Garrison him.
self.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15
VALLON TELLS OF
LIEUT.. BECkER'S
'CROAk' THREAT

NEW YORK. May 15.-Earry
Vallon resumed his testimony to-
day In the trial of Chas. f. Becker
for the murder of Herman Rosen-
thai.
"On the night OF the murder"
Vallon said, Il went to .Dago
Frank Cirofici's house to get
Cirofici. Sam Schepps drove the
automobile and we took 'Dago
Frank to 'Bridgie' Weber's poker
rooms. We found Jack Rose aud
three other gunmen there.
Later Webber located Rosen-
thai at the Hotel Metropole and
the four gunmen left. | separated
from them. but remained near
enough to the Metropole to hear
the shots"
Under Defense Attorney Man
toms questioning. vallon repeated
the details of the Harlem murder
conference" and described Beck.
er's alleged violent language there
in ordering the "croaking" OF
Rosenthal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15

His homeless little daughter
wept and wept until snc
thought her heart would break.
And back In Italy the widow
wondered and wondered. until
one day there came q letter
that told her.
The money that was to have
brought the little flock to a new
home was soon eaten up for life's
necessities.
Seattle People Help Them
For a month or two the little
colony OF Italians on Jackson St, In
Seattle. clubbed together ana sent
the family in Italy all they could
spare. But they are all working
people, and even an added 25 cents
month is the last straw with
most Of them. SO, finally the con
tributions ceased. and the little
family was destitute.
The mother and daughters face
starvation In Italy. Their bread
winner is gone. and there Is no
hope.
There is a custom OF the country
which decrees that no women shall
work I'm the sunny but poverty
stricken land where the Levys
dwell. And all the neighbors are
as poor as the widow and her
flock.
Their Case a Sample
II is poor custom. you'll admit
but Il prevails. and II spells trag
edy 10 these four victims.
Fannie" has Jared somewhat
better than her kin. for she has
married. Yet she and her husband
are wretchedly poor--too poor to
help the old mother and sisters.
The case Of the Levys is a sam
pie. There are lot Of homes
here In Seattle where hearts are
aching for loved ones that we're
snstched away by our citizens who
speed their automobiles.
And meantime we stew and fret
and forget about tall except the
ones In those empty homes--the
ones with the aching hearts. THEY
CAN NEVER FORGET.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15

offensive TO the most sensitive
woman. The court never permits
Objectionable testimony In the
trial of case and 1t should be
the same in the Jury room"
Jurywoman Allen enlivened the
case when she declared from the
jury box that she did not care to
serve in the case.
Woman 10 Not Excused
Il don't believe | could discuss
the evidence In this case as freely
as In Others" she said.
The court reassured her.
But, your honor. would Il be
fair to the people who are inter
ested In this case?" persisted the
jurywoman.
She was not excused.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15
An Auto Death a
Peep Behind the Scenes

A Ywasac cook TN auranto $ es
"A The "waru is use $ a
in
Il hadnt quit
for
&c 70 ii on
OF the
her
could
dones the sum andgr
They
m
NihavM w. and ninrdm so
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-15
CRACK TRAIN
OF G. n. HELD
. UP BY BANDIT

Special Agent Davis OF the
Great Northern. 10 today en-
route TO Great Falls, Mont. to
investigate robbery at Rex
ford, Mont. last night. In
which bandits held up tho
crack transcontinental train,
the Oriental Limited.
AdvIces TO the Seattle office
said no mail was taken. De-
tails were lacking.
The train 10 due hero at 7
p. m. today.