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The Washington times., 1914-05-12
NATIONAL MEDIATION
BOARD IS PLANNED
Commission on Industrial ReIa-
tions Launches Movement
With Proposed Bill.

The United States Commission on in,
dustrial relations has launched a move.
ment for the creation of a national
board of mediation and conciliaticn, to
deal with all strikes and lock-outs, IN
any part of the country. that seem
likely to involve the Federal Govern
ment.
The STAFF of the commission has sub
mitted to the full commission ten
tative draft of bill. This draft will
be submitted TO the public with a re-
quest for criticisms, and public hear
ings will be opened by the commission
in New York next Monday, when criti-
cisms and suggestions will be asked for.
The bill avoids all conflict over any
question of State or interstate jurisdic-
ton by providing strictly for voluntary
conciliation, and expressly denies to the
board any compulsory powers of arbi-
tration or prohibition of strikes or lock-
outs.
within the last year" SAYS a MEM
orandum accompanying the bill, Con
gress has been called upon to investi-
gate strikes in the States OF West Vir-
ginia, Michigan, and Colorado, and in
thc idtlct ONllcu SldleS troops ndQ 10
be called in. All Of those strikes in
volved interstate shipment of gunner
and strike breakers"
All efforts at conciliation in recent
strikes have failed, it is pointed out,
and the commission adds that IF the
Federal Government is compelled to in
tervene after matters have reached a
crisis. it Is advisable tnat the Govern
ment should have a permanent board,
representing the entire nation, and hav-
ing the confidence of both employers
and employees, to intervene at the very
inception Of such disputes"
A precedent for a Federal commits
sion is found in the anthracite coal
strike commission Of 1902, which settled
the great strike in Pennsylvania.
The bill IS modelled somewhat after the
plan of the Newlands act creating the
present board Of conciliation and medi-
alton dealing with disputes on railways.
The gres: success of both the Erd-
man and Newlands acts in preventing
strikes" the memorandum submitted to
the commission says, suggests that a
similar agency might prevent other
strikes. or at least prevent their reach
ing such crisis Of violence and blood
shed as occurred in West Virginia,
Michigan. and Colorado"
The bill was built on Investigations
made Of similar boards of mediation and
in other countries. One of
ts features provides for cooperation
with state boards OF mediation wherever
such exist, and for joining with them
for united action whenever a dispute
extends beyond the limits of a single
State.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Gen. Charles B. Hall Is
Heart Failure Victim

Mai. Gen. Charles B. Hall. U 8 A
retired. veteran Of the civil war. is dead
from heart disease. at the residence ot
his sister. Miss Marion Hall, in the
Brighton apartment.
General Hall. seventy years old. was q
native Of Portland. Me. At the o,t-
break of the civil war he entered the
Twenty-fifth Maine Volunteer Infantry
as second lieutenant. and in 1867 was
appointed to the regular army as second
lieutenant in the Twenty-eighth Tnfsp-
try. being brevetted as first lieutenant
shortly afterward. He was later mad
captain for bravery in the battle of
Pleasant Hill. La. In 1905 he was as
signed to command of the Infantry and
Cavalry School. Signal School. and
Army STAFF College, at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan, where he remained until
1908, when he was retired.
Besides Miss Marion Hall. aro,b.-
sister. Miss Gertrude Hall. survives
lnterment will be made in Portland
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
LIQUOR DEALERS ARE
GREETED BY S|DDONS
Commissioner Speaks at the
Opening OF Annual Meeting
of Association Here.

Moderation and temperance were
urged by Commissioner Frederick L.
Siddons in his address of welcome to-
day, at taeopcning of the nineteenth
annual convention of the National
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association,
at the New willard.
Commissioner Siddons delivered a
short address of welcome in which he
pointed out Washington as the logical
place for any national convention,
and wished the members of the asso-
citation pleasure in their visit to the
Capital.
Henry F. Kalkenback, president of
the association. responded to the ad-
was made and the business of the
three-day SESSION started. Col. William
l.. Visscher, of the Chicago Press Club,
spoke on THE Water Wagon"
An address by Hugh F. Harvey, rep
resenting the association, will be made
this afternoon. George F. Dieterle will
report for the executive committee,
and an address will be given by Adolph
Neurad.
Tomorrow Levi Cook. general counsel,
will deliver an address at the morning
session, at which time reports of va
rious committees also will be read. 4
luncheon is scheduled for tomorrow,
after which T. NJ. Gilmore will speak
on What Does the Prohibition Move
ment Mean" f. c. Johnson. solici-
tor of internal revenue, also is sChed
The sessions will close with an cleo
ton of officers for the year. and a
meeting of the executive committee. on
Thursday morning.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
THE TIMES |NDORSED
FORL|GHT CAMPAIGN

A resolution indorsing The Times for
the support given the campaign for i'm
proved illumination in upper Fourteenth
street was unanimously adopted at the
meeting Of the Columbia Heights Citi-
zens' Association last night in st.
Stephens Hail.
The resolution was introduced by DR.
Benjamin F. Gibbs, secretary of the
lighting committee, Immediately after
j. Clinton Hiatt, chairman, had an
nounced to the association that he had
been assured by Commissioner Hard
ing that the new lights are 10 be in
stalled IN the near future.
Members of the association were loud
in their praise of The Times for its at
titude in supporting the lighting COM
mittee In its campaign and giving pub
nclty to the urgent need for improved
lighting facilities. Dr. Gibbs said the
committee felt it could not have accom-
plished what it did. In so short a time,
without the help given by The Times
He then introduced this resolution,
which was adopted by a unanimous
vote:
I'm view of the hearty and cordial
support given by The Washington
Times to the special lighting commit
tee OF this association in its endeavors
r
teenth street. be it resolved by the Co
lumbia Heights Citizens Association.
In public meeting assembled, this 18th
day of May 1914. that a vote of thanks
be extended to The Times; and, fnuther.
that The Times Is strongly commended
for its attitude in this important mat
ter"
Election of officers for the coming
year occupied much of the time of the
meeting. Spirited balloting marked the
ca1a ion 80 al ha 1fE
Saunders, VINO had been at the head of
the organization for the last two wears
was reelected president Other officers
we're elected as follows: William r.
Harr, first vice president; Daniel w.
Edelin, second vice president; William
B. Todd. third vice president; ]. Clinton
Hiatt. secretary, and Louis II. Stabler.
trea surer and assistant secretary
Mr.. Harr, In accepting the office Of
first vice president. spoke on the fiscal
United States. saying that at the pres
ent time. because of the proposed leg
islation. the affairs OF the District we're
in critical shape. Mr.. Harr said il
probably would surprise some of the
to know that he was strongly
to the half-and-half plan, be-
cause 1t led to constant confusion In
It's stead. he said he believed that
Washington, as the Capital of the ma
ton. should be supported chiefly bv the |
hauoh, the RESIDENTS or the District |
paying fair rate Of taxation for the |
special privileges they receive
The question has been asked. Why
should the nation support the District |
II Columbian" said Mr. Harr. I ask
Why should the District of Columbia |
support the Capital Of the Nation?'"
The association adopted E, resoiutiop
Introduced by DR.. Gibbs favor1nr the
ill now pending in Congress 70 fItiIiae
he power Of the Great Falls of the
Potomac TO increase the water sT,nrI,,
II the District and to furnish eIertric
iEht and power to Washington. The
'"S"luti"n strongly urged the naSs..o
= the bill III an narlN- datn I-e-
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
CITIZENS OPPOSE
N STREET CAR LINE
Mid-City Association Also Pro-
tests Teaching of Sex Hy-
giene in the Schools.

Opposition to the construction of {
street car line in NJ street northwes
was expressed by the Mid-City Citizens
Association last night, at the meeting in
1909 Seventh street northwest SEX
hygiene instruction in the public
schools of the District also was Cd.
posed. The question of improving the
lighting system on Seventh and Ninth
streets above K street will be taken ur
with the Commissioners, with a view to
having these items included in the new
appropriation. The Commissioners also
will be asked to keep open the public
New York avenue until D. m
Following the business session. Com
missioner F. L. Siddons addressed the
association, urging the members to
calmly and without passion consider the
actions Of Congress. He declared that
it was his belief that Washington would
be more beautiful and more prosperous
than ever before If the members Of the
citizens associations in the District
would combine and work for the COM
mon good and not for any selected ter
ritory ITO get consideration from
Congress" he said. you must deal with
measures, not men. No Board Of Com
missioners will ever turn down fair de-
mands. Whatever you propose must
be done in an honest: disinterested en-
ucdNoI. 1Ou must ldhe pOSltlOn as q
group Of unselfish, deliberative citizens
for the public good"
In presenting the communication
received from the Connecticut Aven-
ue Citizens Association, requesting
the MidCity Association to record
itself in opposition to the proposed
course of sex hygiene in the District
grade schools. A. J. Driscoll. president
of the association, remarked that
children know more now than they
should.
hygiene was prudishness and false
He argued that children
should learn from competent instruc-
tors, rather than from "unchaste and
lnholy sources, the great story of
life" The association adopted a reso-
ution opposing sex hygiene in
schools.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Burton Indicates He Will
Join Fight Upon Foraker

Senator Theodore Burton Of Ohio has
come out in a statement on the Ohio
political situation which. though veiled,
is construed as aimed at former Senator
Joseph B. Foraker.
Senator Burton announced he would
not run for another term a few weeks
ago. In his latest statement. he indi-
Gates he may express his preference, as
between candidates. 1t is thought he
IS concerned over the reports that
Foraker may win in the primaries and
Is preparing to strike a blow at Foraker
Senator Burton wants a man named
who will draw both Republican and
Bull Moose support
Il certainly have the right he SAYS
ito insist that the result of my with
drawal may be of benefit, rather than
injury, to the Republican party
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Pleads With Congress
To Make Plaza Awards

A strong plea for settlement of the
plaza award case has been made by
Samuel c. Mcdowell. in circular let
ter IN Senators and Congressman. He
was awarded $iT5,5SS for property con-
deuned in the Union Station Plaza
tract. and in the Letter he tells of the
financial hardship caused by delay in
the settlement. he urges Congress
ment of the funds or for the return OF
the property to him with an unclouded
title.
THE savings of siXty-two years are
being swept away while the plaza
DoWell. He adds that if fun payment
of the original award was made to him
now he would receive only $4,000 for his
property.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
His Mother Says She Gives
Him Father Johns Medi-
cine to Build Him Up
Road His Stor,

During a recent interview, Mr.. Jo'
seph Mercier. of 2o3 Walker street. Low
ell Mass. said to the writer: My lit
tie boy. Clifford. now seven years old.
has taken Father Johns Medicine when
ever he had a cold or cough. ever since
he was two years old. and 1t has never
failed to give good results. We hnd
that the medicine stops tha whe"Zins'
and he used to cough badly at nisht,
and he does not do il when We give MN
Father Johns Medicine. We believe
that Father Johns Medicine gives him
increased weight and strength and we
know that while taking it he always
gains in weight. We would not be with
out 1t in the house, and strongly recon-
mend Father Johns Medicine to moth
ers OF children who are weak aud run
down.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
STOMACH SUFFERERS TELL HOW
<.2,.s THEY GOT WONDERFUL RELIEF

took a bottle of your treatment. What
ever was the matter has disappeared,
and I feel as well as ever. I am 80
years old"
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GUS operations; many are sure that II
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Because Of the remarkable SUCCESS of
this remedy there are many imitators, so
be cautious Be sure it's MAYR'S. Go
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street, Chicago, Ill. for free book on
stomach ailments and many grateful let
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Any druggist can tell you its wonder
full effects.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
new ENGLAND
HER THREE HEROES
Funeral Ship Due at Charles
town Navy Yard This After.
noon or Tonight.

BOSTON, May 12-New England IL
awaiting the arrival of the armored
cruiser Montana, bearing the bodies OF
her three sons who paid the supreme
sacrifice at the occupation Of Vera
Cruz. prepared to pay her tribute OF
grief and honor.
The Montana left New York yester-
day afternoon with the bodies of
Corporal Daniel A. Haggerty. OF Cam
bridge: Rufus z. Percy. marine. of Con-
cord. n. H., and Walter L. Watson. sea-
man. of Orleans. Mass.
The funeral ship Is expected to reach
the Charlestown navy yard either this
afternoon or this evening. No word
from her had been received at the
navy yard early today, and the time OF
her arrival will not be definitely known
until Commander Louis NJ Mutton. OF
the Montana, communicates by wireless
with the navy yard officials. Then ar
rangements will be made regarding the
details.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
HUERTA AGAIN SAYS
He WILL NOT QUIT
Tells a British Correspondent
1t Is His Duty to Fight to
the Death.

LONDON. May Eve are in the
lions mouth, but the lion will nI find
II easy to eat u.s." was the declaration
of General Huerta in an extended inter
view in Mexico City, according to a
dispatch from Luigi Barzini, cores
pondent of the Daily Telegraph, printed
here today.
We are showing the world how to
defend a sacred principle. that of ma
tional sovereignty" BarZini declared the
dictator told him. He said he was de-
termined to fight to the last.
Fate has willed that in my hands
should rest the decision of life or death
for our national independence" Bar
zini quotes Buerta as saying. Il have
no right to barter away the independ-
ence of Mexico for my own tranquility
and that of the country. it is my duty
to fight to the last-to fight to the death.
1--WE are small and weak in compari-
son. with the power which threatens us.
but we are conscious OF our rights that
are being trampled under foot. My gov
arnment may be burned or pulverized,
but II must remain at its post and re-
quest that dIminishes national indie
pendence. whether it comes from the
United States or from sister nations,
must be steadfastly resisted.
IF 1 were TO give way, I should de-
serve 10 be cursed by future genera
ton as a traitor
General Huerta predicted endless
guerilla warfare il the Americans at
tempted to take Mexico City. He char
acterized the revolution as nothing but
a masked American war, claiming that
two entire companies of Americans
fought under Villa at Torreon in their
American army uniforms. At Gomez
Palacio and other points he said 20l
American dead had been collected and
Huerta said he ordered their blood
stained clothing with bdttors and regi-
mental numbers of the United States
army, to be preserved.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Joseph B. Williamson,
Old Contractor, Is Dead

After an illness of five months Joseph
B. Williamson, +O2 Rhode Island avenue
northwest, died at Garfield Hospital
from hardening of the arteries.
Mr.. Williamson, at one time a promi-
nent contractor, was born in Washing
ton eighty years ago.
Two sons, Joseph b, and Samuel f.
Williamson, survive. The funeral will be
conducted from the residence of his
son, ]. 3. Williamson, tomorrow after
noon. The Rev. DR.. Joseph T. Culley.
pastor OF the Fourth Presbyterian n
Church. will officiate. Interment will
be in Congressional Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
TO CAUCUS TONIGHT
assured Majority Will Decide to
Put Through Antitrust and
Other Measures.

The Democrats of the House will
aUcus tonight on a legislative program
or the remainder of the session, and
0recasts of the adjournment date may
a made with more accuracy following
re caucus decision.
K is practically assured that the
icUse majority will determine to put
hrough before adjournment the anti
ust bill, the Interstate Trade Com
mission bill, the measure regulating
ailway stock and bond Issues, rural
edits legislation and the administra-
ION water power bill. Prohibition and
woman suffrage also may be included
IN the program, but a suggestion OF
mis- will bring a caucus fight.
There is no disposition on the part
Of House leaders TO sidestep a vote on
he prohibition issue-as embodied in
The Hobson resolution reported by the
} Judiciary Committee-but there is op-
position to a plan to make it a party
natter Democratic leaders would pre-
fer to see a rule brought in forcing
attention from the House. instead of
caucus acGon committing the Democra
Cy either for or against prohibition.
The anti-prohibitionists in the House
are willing to have the Hobson resolu-
ion come to a vote, contending that
ne prohibitionists cannot get the requfs-
lie two-thirds majority required on all
resolutions proposing constitutional
p mendments. The caucus, having prev
Iously sidetracked woman suffrage as
4 state issue, probably will take simi-
lar action tonight if the question Is
rought up.
President Wilson has informed Mr..
nderSood that he desires TO see en-
cted before adjournment the three trust
bills and the rural credits bill. The lat
rer is yet to be reported. This program
itself, taken with the appropriation
ills, should keep Congress here until
vi,
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Maryland and Washington
Folks Swiftly Restored
by Mayr's Stomach
Remedy.

Hundreds of people in this vicinity are
needlessly suffering from stomach and
digestive troubles. Quick relief is near
at hand and readily available to every
one.
Many have tried and proved the merit
of Nayrs Wonderful Stomach Remedy.
1t is known everywhere because of its
truly wonderful effects. Here is what
two users have written:
F. A. REEDER, Helena, Md--"Your
remedy has helped me wonderfully. I
will never be without it in my home"
WILLIAM H. LACY, Washington-'I
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was treated by the best of doctors. /
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
View Park Site Asked
By Social Settlement

With view Of their conversion into
q park for use in connection with the
colored social settlement work, in
spccticn was made today by Commits
sioner Newman. Assistant Engineer
Commissioner Capt Mark Brooke,
Mrs Archibald Hopkins. chairman
District Columbia section woman's de-
partmcnt. National Civic Federation.
and Mrs. Ernst r. Bickncll of
squares s47 and 64S in the line Of thu
James creek canal. bounded bv * an"
l. and South Capitol and First streets
svuthwest. Request for the use of the
squares Tor park purposes was made
b. the cClOrrd social settlement, with
the understanding that no cost will
attach TO the District Government be
yOnd the expense of planting trees
Tho work Of grading and improving
the land will be done by private
labor.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
TWO WOMEN DEAD
IN ELECTRIC STORM
Fright Kills One, Lightning Sec
ond-SchooI Burned and
Railroads Tied Up.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. May 12.-A tor.
rental rain and electrical storm caused
two deaths and heavy property dam.
age in northern Ohio late last night an6
early today.
Mrs. Abraham Drake, at Van Vert
was struck b. lightning and killed
Hundreds OF telephone and telegraph
poles at that place We're destroyed and
Il school house was burned. Mrs. F.
Edward, at F'indlay. dropped dead of ex-
element during the storm.
Over an inch Of rain fell in an hour
over the storm section at Cleveland
Toledo, Sandusky and other cities
Scores of buildings were struck by
lightning and wire and rail traffic gen.
orally demoralized.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12

dominal application sold in most drug
stores under the name Of Mothers S
Friend" We have known so many
grandmothers. who in their younger
days relied upon this remedy, and who
recommend it to their own daughters
indicates. They have used it for its di-
rect influence upon the muscles. cords
lEaments and tendOnS as il aims to af-
ford relief from the strain and pain so
often unnecessarily severe during the
period Of expectancy.
4 little book mailed by Bradfeld Regu-
lator Company, 800 Lamar Bldg. A.
lanta. Ga, refers to many things that
women like to read about. IT refers not
only to the relief from muscle strain due
to their expansion, but also to nausea,
morning sickness. Caking of breasts and
MANY other distrcSses.-AdNt.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Obituaries

FANNIE V. COLONA, at 4 Locust
avenue. Hyattsville. yesterday.
MAI. GEN CHARLES b. HALL. u
S. A. retired. at the Brighton, yes
terday.
MRS RUTH G. KIDWELL. at her
residence near Vienna, May 10
JOHN MILLER, at Providence Hos
pital, yesterday.
MARY B. MOORE. in New York
city, yesterday.
MARY f. PARSONS. at the Ports
mouth, May 10.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Commencement Season
Of Private Schools Near

The open season for commandments
is near. AS the public school grad
uations have been announced for the
5000 children under Superintendent E.
/. Thurstons charge. now comes the
announcements of dates by the various
private institutions. Madison Hall will
graduate its seniors on May 10. and on
the following day Fairmont Seminary
exercises will take place. Appropriate
exercises and the attendant functions
will be observed as usual.
Following these Commencements there
will be a weeks pause. after which
graduation exercises will be held AS fol-
lows: Lucia Gale Barbour school. May
= or % Cas yet undecided: Belcourt
Seminary. May %: Bristol School. May
u: Misses Eastman school, May g:
Gunston Hall. Mav IS; Holton-Ar rms
School, June !; Miss Madeira's Scnool,
May D, and the TimlOw School, May
"a
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Funerals

MAI. GEN. CHARLES B. HALL, U.
s a, retired. Interment at Portland,
Me.
MRS. RUTH G. KIDWELL. at Oc-
cOquan. Va. tomorrow
JOHN MILLER, at Joseph Gawler's s
Sons Chapel 1880 Pennsylvania av-
enue northwest, tomorrow at g. In
terment at Glenwood Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Seek Would-Be Thief.

hearch is being made by the police
today for an unidentified colored man
discovered attempting to break into the
home of Mrs. Mary A Liston, 402 New
Jersey avenue southeast, last evening.
Members of the family discovered the
man in the act of tampering with one
of the front windows, and frightened
- swaY.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
Poultry Clubs Merge.

A meeting of the newly formed Na-
tional Capital Poultry and Pigeon C,lub
a consolidation of the Greater Hpash'
ington Poultry and Pigeon Club and fbo
Gapltai o3 PSuttry fnr aw hna n Club has
the Chamber of Commerce followin, a
meeting of joint committee from both
clubs at which 1t was decided to merge.
The Washington times., 1914-05-12
1900 Ask Sunday Ball
Games for Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Nd, MAY 12.-More
than 1000 persons have signed petitions
to have Sunday baseball made legal
The city council will act Monday.
Games are now played in the suburbs