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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
AT ll2 HAS 1913 DESCENDANTS.
Arkansas woman Celebrates Birth
day with go of Them Present.

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark, July 2o.--Mrs.
Elvira Waldron of Marion county has
just celebrated her 112th birthday mt her
home on Sister Creek where she has lived
fuity-four years.
One hundred and twenty descendants
were present at the celebration, including
children. grandchildren. great -grandchil-
dren and great-great- grandchildren.
She is the mother OF sixteen children,
eleven OF whom are living. Her oldest
son Is So She has IN all 1873 descend
ants. She is the widow of John Waldron,
who was Confederate soldier and died
in 1890.
Mrs Waldron was born in Ohio county,
Kentucky. where she lived until coming
TO Arkansas. That was the only time
she has moved. She has brother hv-
ing. Elias Gregory Of Louisville. KY.
She has never worn glasses, She fire.
quently walks five miles a day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
WILSON IS ASKED TO
EXPLAIN A PARDON
Mann Wants House to Look
Into Favor to Senator Flctch-
er'S SOn-in-Law.

WAsHtNGToN. July Ca resolution
was introduced in the House to-day by
Representative Mann Of Illinois calling
upon President Wilson to forward to the
House all the papers in the case of Or.
Thomas II. Kemp OF this city, son-in-
law OF senator Fletcher OF Florida, whose
prison sentence has been committed by the
President.
Dr. Kemp was convicted on charge
of misuse OF the malls in furnishing In
formation as To where Illegal operations
might be performed. Upon conviction
carrying both fine and imprisonment, his
case was taken to the Court of Appeals or
the District OF Columbia. That court re-
fused to interfere with the judgment Of
the lower court Another appeal was
taken TO tho Supreme Court. II was sus-
tanned by that court After that Pres-
dent Wilson committed the sentence OF
DR. Kemp to fine
The case has been the subject Of great
deal OF talk in Washington for several
DAYS. There has been lot OF conjecture
as to the reasons that prompted the Presi-
dent to grant pardon TO DIR. Kemp.
Senator Fletcher is an influential Demo-
cratic leader and was chairman OF com
mission that went abroad last year to
study rural credits.
The gossip concerning the pardon of pr.
Kemp reached the ears Of Representative
Mann, who made an investigation that
prompted him to Introduce the resolution
The Mann resolution is brief and to the
point 1t makes no specifications. Its
text follows;
RcsoMed. Tint the President IA
hereby requested, If not Incompatible
with the public interest. to transmit
20 the House all the papers or copies
thereof on file with the President or
/ In the Department of Justice relating
to the application for pardon or the
communication OF sentence OF DR. Joseph
Kemp.
Usually in all cases OF pardons applied
for tie matter is taken up in the FIRST
instance with the Attorney-GeneraL Ever
where applications are first filed with the
President reference always Is made TO this
Attorney General. 1t is II rare thing FOL
the President TO run counter to tire recon-
menda,ion OF tho Attorney-General in q
pardon case end 81 IS still rHrer for th'
President 10 act on an application OF this
kind without consulting the head OF th'
pepartmen, OF Justice. lust what recon
menda,ion the Acknowledgement made II
the matter IL not known.
II is not known what action rresiden
Wilson will take If the Mann resolution
is passed by the House Vie Is no
} Obliged 10 forward the Information speci
fed. The resolution requests the Prcsi
dent to forward the data III not incom
pat,ble with the public interests"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
ANOTHER ENVOY IN TROUBLE.
y. VI. Guutber IN Row with ITRrbor
Master at Christiauts.

Special Cabie Despnich 10 TuB SrN.
LONDON. July 2i.--A Chrlstan.a dcs-
patch to the Times says;
"a deplorable incident involving an
American diplomatist Is ecllpsing the in
terest in the great national regatta here.
"On Sunday evening the American
steam yacht Pauline. belonging to a Mr..
Mccullough. dened the harbormaster's
order to change her anchorage, which had
been reserved for the Kalscrs Meteor. the
British racing yachts Pamela and Maudrey
and a couple OF foreign yachts which were
entered for the regatta. Notice TO this
effect was given several days ago. but
Franklin NJ. Gunther. Secretary OF the
American Legation, who was guest
aboard the Pauline. abused the harbor-
master in violent manner when the lat
ter made the request and ended by knock
ing the cap off the officials head in order
to teach an old official a lesson In respect.
"Mr. Gunthers angry EXPLANATIONS
were audible for considerable distance
Several persons witnessed the scene and
at last woman guest on the Pauline
interviewed and attempted to soothe the
diplomatist, whose language is reported
to have gone beyond all bounds.
The affair is being mudh discussed by
foreign yachtsmen. who say Mr.. Gunther
was aware that the Pauline was occupy
ing reserve anchorage. The incident il
the more deplorable because thousands
of Morse Americans are just now visit
Ing Norway in connection with the celc-
bratlon OF the centennial OF the country =
/ Independence.
"Mr Gunther is likely to be recalled"
Franklin Mott Gunther who was born
I in New York. il "a resident OF Vermont
He has been In the diplomatic service
about six years. He was second secretary
/ of the embassy at Rio de Janeiro In 1911.
and was transferred TO Christiania a short
time ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
FIVE KILLED IN CULEBRA CUT.
Is Injured when A.sOO Pounds OF
Dynamite Explode.

Special Cab'e Despa,ch TO Tur Sun.
PANAMA. July 2o.--Flve mon were
killed and eighteen others severely In
jured to-day by the premature explosion
OF $500 pounds OF dynamite in Cuebra
cut.
The Dead.
SMITH, J. r, Of Philadelphia
KETT. CAPT. DAVID. OF hmne-stburg.
ontario.
sAcKErT. CHARLES. OF Parkersburs, W.
Va.
JONES, J. W, Of Houshton. Mitch.
An unidentified man.
Michael Koeng of Rsspeburg. Md. Is so
badly injured that ne may die.
All the above were white Americans
A number of negroes wore injured and
some OF them are expected to die.
gang of workmcn were aboard the
drill barge Teredo. which had just COM
pleted charging the last series of holes
with the intention Of blowing up the last
rock which was obstructing the channel
through the Cucaracha slide. when the eN-
ploslon occurred. The two men who
charged the last hole escaped uninjured
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
CARRANZA GOES TO TANTPIC0.
"Fir.t Chicr' VIII lie Accompanied
NV Gems. >ntcra and Trinann.

MONTEREY, July 20.--Gen Pablo Con
zalcs tonight advised Cen. carranza that
he had concentrated nearly $1,000 men,
including artillery, infantry and cavalry
branches. at san Luis Potosi
Generals Trinana and Natera instead
of returning to Xacntecas as contem-
plated, will accompany Carranza on a
trip to Tampico tomorrow.
Gen. Green, who recently arrived from
the state of rabasco. to-day returned L.
place himself at the head OF his troops
Gen. CercscdO after securing large
amount of way munitions returned to-day
to the Sta'e Of IIidalgo to place himself
al the head OF troops.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21

Rock Sand was bought by August Bel
mont in the early part OF 1906. the price
heing $4,000, In the latter part Of 1912
Mr.. Belmont sold him for Sl50,00O To a
syndicate OF Frenchmsn and Americans.
Rock Sand was known as the triple
crowned English thoroughbred When
AUGUST Belmont purchased him he
paid practically dollar for every drop II
blood in the famous horses body. II was
MI Belmont's love for the thoroughbred
and the intense rivalry for honors on tho
American turf that caused him 10 buy
Rock sand, lie needed the great horse
to rrvlvfy the blood OF his nursery stud
located several miles from Lexington, Ky
II was only few years before that
NJ. Blanc had paid Sl9l. ESQ for Fly.up
Fox, the greatest price ever paid tor
thoroughbred,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
HORSE THROWS P. LIVINGSTON.
HIS Hip IL Badiy Injured In Acct
dent at Bar Harbor.

Raj HARnon, July 20.-As Pnllip NV
ingston Of New York, accompanied by his
VIZ, started on his daily hors'becN ride
to-day. his animal suddenly began to
kick. unscatur him. NJ" Livi' gs'on's
hin was badly injured, but 1t could not
hc tod whether or not there Is 50 fldc-
tu,e. An Gray photograph OF the hurt
Will be taken tomorrow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
DUvEENS' LONDON HOUSE TO GO,
Agn~ws, Not Duverns. Purchased
Famous Romncy Portrait.

Special '0bie Despofch 20 THy srN
LoNpoN, July cot is reported that
Duveen Bros. the art dealers, contemplate
abandoning the London branch OF their
art business.
It was the firm OF Thomas Agnew X
Sons. and not the Duveens, II is now
learned. that bought tho full length Rom
ney portrait OF Mrs Lee Acton from Lord
dc Saumarez. This portrait Is said TO be
the best full length Romney in existence
and the picture is said to be destined for
America.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
SHAMROCK Nv. AT FALMOUTH.
Forced to Take shelter There Ow-
Ing 10 Heavy Gale.

Special cable Despatch 10 THr SuN.
FALMOUTH. England. July 20.-The
Shamrock " and her consort, the steam
yacht Erin. were obliged to seek shelter
here to-day from "A southcastcrly gale.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
A PLAN TO PACIFY ALBANIA.
Rumnnia Makes OGrr, ~ All Euro
pean Powers VIII Help.
Special cabn Despatch to Tur So,

NNf'TuT 'dOTF UtsDdTtN 70 IHF SVN
I.oNDoN, July 2l.-The Daily Telegraph
prints the statement that Rumanla has
offered 10 paclfy Albania II all the Powers
invite her to do and send small con-
tingents to participate in her volunteer
work
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
FAMOUS ROCK SAND DEAD.
August BcImonts Former stallion
Was Worth SI5O,OOO.
SDecia' cable Despatcb 10 THE ST.

ADfci0 'dbie Despdfch 10 THE SuN
PARte, July 20.--Rock Sand the famous
stallion, formerly belonging to August
Belmont, died here to-day He was IA
years old.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
American Con.ul's Assistance.

As arrangements with the island Gov
eminent had to be made through semi
official source ] put myself Into the kind
hands Of American Consul Iiaeberle and
the elaborate patrol plans are due largely
to the efforts of the Consul
with the Consul I called on tho civn
Governor. Jacintho Cage de Faf1a Maria,
who greeted me enthusiastically ana dis
cussed with me the best methods to
pursue. lie then called in the captain
OF the port who will have immediate
supervision OF the patrol.
The authorities expect 10 surround tho
flying boat with Government vefsels
filled with soldiers as soon as II lights
on the water and in this way to keep all
other vessels at safe distance. The
port pilot viii keep all transatlantic yes
sells anchored at "a point far enough away
from the flying boat to insure II II long
straightaway when II attempts TO rctake
the air
officials and Cluhmen were anxious to
prepare hanuuets and entertainment for
the aviators when they arrive. but under
the conditions OF the flight they cannot
come ashore, so tho celebrations win be
confined to the spectators of the flight.
| have sent 10 every shipping Office in
this part OF the world announcements of
the flight, describing the flying boat and
asking assistance II II 1s found to be in
trouble. The pilot stations on each OF
the islands also are on the lookout and
at each n boat is in readiness to rush
to the assistance OF Porte and his com
panion the moment they are sighted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
Leans to Calder for senate.

W nile llttle fpilSlutTdtlon HdN ptcU
given To the Senatorshp. Roosevelt Is
known to entertain a high regard for
William NJ Calder, Representative from
( the sixth Congress District. VINO has an
nounced himself as a candidate to succeed
! Senator Root Calder supported T. Il. in
his fight in 1910 against Barnes, when
Stimson was nominated for Governor.
/ To give greater force to the anti-boss
issue the ProgresSives would also insist
Oh the nomination of John A. Hennessy. a
I Wilson Democrat, for State Comptroller.
Some of the Colonels old time friends
who refused to follow him out of the Re-
publican party, but who are believed 10
have voted for him on the quiet" for
the Presidency in 1912, are said TO be
/ quite active just now in trying 20 shape
the way for Roosevet's nomination in
! 1916.
These friends are said to include such
sobcred politicians as George II. CorteI-
YOU who was Gooscvplts Secretary OF
tho Treasury William Loeb. Jr, secre'
tary to tho President when Roosevelt wa-
in the White House. and William w
Cocks NJ Westburv, formerly member ui
Congress from the First New York dis
trict. who is now candidate for the
Congress nomination as Roosevelt Re
publican
Wine Robinson and Perkins managed
TO elude the newspaper corresp )ndent'
after their visit TO Sycamore lill, i
can be stated with every assurance of ac
curacy that the visit Of Robinson and
Human 10 Coopcrstown on sunday wal
for the purpose OF obtaining oledg'
from stephen C. clark to support tn
candidacy OF Human in the Republican
primary.
Efforts will he made. II Is learned q
obtain similar pledges from Herbert Par
sons. formerly Republican county chair
man; william l. Ward OF Wcstchcstei
Ogden Reid Mills and other Rcpublica
leaders who would welcome a chance I
overthrow Barnes.
col Roosevelt will not go 10 New Nor
on Wednesday for hs weekly conference
with Progressive leaders AZ national head
n quarters
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
ran JOHNSON ASSUMES
COMMAND OF BATTLE
will Close Gates Of Parks
and stop Salaries if
Men Walk Out.
"rILTZ Is \ MENACE TO
oB\SEBALL AND MUST GO"
uacuatc> Flock Here From All
Directions to Handle
sudden Crisis.

sudden trlSlS.
r-ss. ever. sign fails organized base
nr VIII %. plunged tomorrow into a
t.cord wa. and one presumably more
sions than that waged by the Federal
bseus David l.. Fultz, president OF
, IN. Baseball Players Fraternity. has or
d.r,d strike among the members OF his
association provided the National Com
mission. or supreme court Of organized
baseball docs not yield to his point OF
New % the Interpretation OF the laws OF
he diamond The National Commission
n,erds TO stand obdurate. The players
as s,ubb,rnI, intend to obey the man
dates of their chief.
All the prpspective trouble centred
around tine technical Interpretation of the
national agrcomcu,, which is simply
so-uus agreement among LEAGUES OF
various denominations known all together
as organized baseball. This national
Agreement was amended last winter at the
annual meeting uf tn. National Commits
son. ug governing body OF the great con-
'H'iltIou Before that time 10 was Gus
:, mary FOR the major eagues-"ith.r the
t7f0ua or Nmorican-to turn back IN
desirable players t. whatever minor
ts,ge nIeht be willing to pay the price.
Sometimes this worked hardship on the
players whose desires were not consulted
n Pin. matter for ,h"y might bo sent 10
a .u.gl, of such inferior grade that the
r.uue -tltl, would he decidedly smaller
4 HaH even minor league Of higher classi-
lbt,aro0 would %" wiling to pay.
To- safeguard Players Interests.
La.. winter. among several other de-
! ,mards from .nr Players Fraternity. the
National Commission amended the work
ms agreement 20 promised thereafter 10
uaSo necessary the consent of every club
IC.'vv lrtgr, Of higher classified lion be-
fot sr athletic could b" d.sposed of TO a
League II loWcr rating This. It was be-
litod. would safeguard the interests OF
\ tae player
Caence Kraft ~ New Orleans was
drafed ny the Brooklyn National League
cuo last September, several months prio,
to The amendment 81 the national agree
mcat AZ that time, according to i,'
fights Nashville put in a claim to thu
Plays services. safeguarding is own in
t'''''s in the matter OF securing the
eyer .n case hs should not make gooC
n the tastes; company. subsequently
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
Visits Whitman's Backer.

Robinson visited Cooperstown on sun
day for conference with stephen g.
Clark. one of the owners of the Albany
knickerbocker Press. who has been back
ing District Attorney Whitman. Human
also visited Clark on Sunday.
When the Colonel was asked IL Robin
son had called at Sycamore Hill to re-
port on his conference with Clark and
Human he said
mir. Robinson did not see Mr. Human
al Coopcrstown. MIR. Robinson was there
Sunday morning. while MIR. Hinman did
not reach Cooperstown until the after
noon"
Despite this evasivc answer there seems
to be little doubt that the Colonel is
ready to get behind tho candidacy of
Mr. Human after the Broome county
man has issued his statement repudiat-
ing William Barnes, Jr.. and pledging
himself TO conduct campaign against
boss rule in this state.
Human. it is learned, has already sig
nifled in writing his Willingness to throw
Barnes overheard II. in return, he car
be assured that he will be given tn,
! Progressive nomination and the supper
/ of the Colonel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21
Headquarters Being Moved
There From st. Michaels,
Says J. i. Callan.
ALL READY FOR FLIGHT
Government and American Con-
suls Doing Everything to
Aid Preparations.
", JOHN LANSING CALLAN.
Advance Agent for the TransatlPn-
tic Flight OF Lieut.. Porte.

Special cable Despatch TO Tnr STU.
PoNn DEJoADA. Azores. July Con
account Of the postponement OF the
start OF the transatlantic flight Of Lieut..
John cyril Porte in the Rodman Wanna
maker hydroaeroplane America I have
arranged to move the floating machine
shop and 200 gallons OF gasolene from
81. Michacls 10 Fayal, where the motors
can be overhauled after the arrival
of the America. The winds in August
are different from those Of July and
the lee of Mount Brazil. on the Island
Of Fayal. will offer a smoother sea for
getaway for the next lap OF the
flight
II the America is unable to rise
from Fayal with full load on her
way to Nigo, Spain. the next stopping
place. Lieut.. Porte will take her to
st. Michaels for a supply of gas.
Lieut.. Porte has asked me TO Join
him at Fayal in order that / may fly
with him on the last lap.
All Arrangements Complete.
Arrangements for the reception Of the
flying boat at the Azores are complete. II
Lieut. Porte can pilot his craft into sight
Of the Islands. even in crippled condi-
ton. it Is probable that the flight will be
successfully completed, for have sup
ply OF tools and motor parts that will
enable him to whip the boat into condi-
ton TO continue the Journey within a
/ very short time ifter its arrival. once
/ the machine passes the Azores Il will have
met its severest test. for II is only 500
miles to Niso. Spain, where more stations
/ have been established. and tie flying boat
then will be- near land all the way TO its
! destination.
I As soon az reached the Azores | made
a tour OF tho archipelago TO study the
harbors and wind conditions. The tenta-
tive plan. when / arrived, was for the fly
ing boat to drop at Flores, the nearest
island to Newfoundland. to pick up enough
gasolene at that place to carry the ma
chine on to Fayal. 1873 miles distant.
found. however that the open harboi
at Flores offered no protection and that
the winds were liable ia be strong enough
to kick up sea that would bc too rough
to permit = landing or getaway.
At st. Mchaels ! established com
pctc repair and supply depot, but now
will move It to Fayal.
Under ordinary conditions the machine
will be ready TO continue its flight within
FIVE hours after ITS arrival. and just a!
fresh as when II loft st. Johns.
Government officials in the Azores have
entered heartily into arrangements anc
are doing everything possible 10 insure
protection for the boat whie II Is II
Azorean waters.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-21

c'"'.o"'d 90 Lignh Poge.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08
MoIer Gets out.

John Moler of Claiborne county,
who has been in Jail about four
months. having been charged with
being connected with Whitaker
who was sent up for fraudent use
of the mails, was given his free
dom after a good lecture by Judge
Niles, and being assessed with
court costs. Moler pleaded guilty
and was willing to submit to fur
ther imprisonment without legal
struggle, and this and the long
service in jail evidently had some
effect upon the courts ruling.
Vicksburg Herald.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08
COUNTY NEWS.
Interesting Letters from Different
Sections Of the County, Written
by Our Regular Core
respondents.
Rocky eprlnse

Mr.. Jas. K. Highlender made a
business trip to Natchez last week.
He and Mr.. S. B. Patterson, r.,
are in attendance es Jurors at the
Federal court In Vicksburg this
week.
Little Julia MAY Lum was taken
with pneumonia last week, but we
are glad to say that she has passed
the crisis safely and is doing nicely
now.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. B. Wheeless
and family spent the week end at
Mrs. M. W. Lum's, where there
was a family reunion on Sunday,
Mr.. Ben Fortner has moved from
Hankinson back to Warren county.
Mr.. D. F. Highlender returned
last week from a trip to Dallas,
Texas.
Mrs. w. L. Parker was in Port
Gibson last week, where she placed
her daughters, Jennie B. and Mary
Lee, In the P. G. Graded School.
Mr.. Will Couch and family have
moved In our neighborhood re.
Gently.
Our new pastor, Rev. c. H.
Strait, and family are moving into
the parsonage this week. and we
extend them cordial welcome.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08
paHiscn

The passing away of Mrs. Har.
riet B. Kells, temperance and suf-
frage leader, is keenlY felt here
where, as the guest of Mrs. E. R.
Montgomery, a number of years
ago, she organized a temperance
league. Her ability, her zeal, her
success was incompatible in all
she undertook. 1t was benedic.
ton, an education, an inspiration
to be in her society. Her influ-
ence for good will be felt long af-
ter the coffin lid has closed over
her sweet, spiritual, uplifting face
and smile.
A series of brilliant entertain
ments were given in Pattison dur
ing the holidays. Miss Mollie
Rollins led of with a beautiful
function in honor of her accom-
plished guest of Miss Ethel Cor
don. Among those from a dis
tance, who added the lustre of the
occasion, were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Barrett of St. Elmo, Professor
Stanley Rhodes of Crowley, La,
Mr.. Maurice Furr of Roxie, and
Professor ]. P. Dabney of Violet.
Entrancing music, rendered by
Miss Gordon, and her sister,
Mrs. Barrett, added to the charm
of the evening. The Misses Gils.
ton next gave a delightful card
party to Miss Rollins honoree,
Miss Gordon.
Mesdames Mann and Darden
each gave an entertainment to the
rose bud set, whose natural herit-
age of Joy lends itself to any love-
| ly form of festivitY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy Dunn of
Roxie, with their bright little son,
Hardy, spent Sunday with Miss
Rollins.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ialenak of Port
Gibson were the guests Sunday of
Mrs. M. GiIston.
Mrs. Jim Middleton has gone to
Roxie to be with her mother who
is desperately i'll.
Rev. S. r.. Young and Mr.. Tai
bert, recently appointed senator
from Amite, left here Mouday to
assume their duties IN the Senate
lin Jackson.
| Sweet Miriam Gilston left Sun
day for her Alma Mater in Match
ez.
Quite number of people from
this section attended the funeral
Of the Hon. F. s. Drake last Mon
day. The day seemed fitted to the
sacred rite-dark and grey-al
nature seemed in solemn mood, as
behtted the occasion--and as ths
choir touchingIy sang of 'the sou
that on Jesus had leaned Tor re-
pose" Mr.. Drake typihed. to the
young men Of this day, that fines
Illegal attainment aud success MAJ
be united to the highest form Q
christian character. His clea
brain, his clean hands, bis GLOWING
footsteps led the way 20 the oFde
for which the code was instituted