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Evening star., 1914-10-26
JUAN URQUIDI RESIGNS.
Acting Charge at Mexican Embassy
Here Quits Post.

Juan Urquidi, acting charge at the
Mexican embassy here, who had been a
first aid to Rafael Zubaran Capmany in
charge of the constitutionalist head
quarters throughout the Mexican tur-
moil. admitted today that he has sent
his resignation to Gen. Carranza.
Mr.. Urquidi gave as his reason for
resigning that he wishes to go into
business. probably in New York. Those
close to the condolences of the consti-
tutionalist junta say Mr.. Urquidi was
Influenced in his action because he rec
ognizes the Aguascaiientes conference as
supreme in command in Mexico, which
Gen. Carranza has disputed. This was
the reason given by Mr. Urquidfs
brother. Mexican consul at New York,
who took similar action several days
ago.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
ORDER TO SHOW BOOKS LEGAL.
No Federal Right Violated, Says
Supreme Court,

No federal right is violated by an or
der of court requiring a company to
produce its books for examination in
court. according to a decision Of the
United States Supreme Court today in
dismissing an appeal of the Mohawk
Overall Company of New York
The company was attacking an order
of the New York state courts requiring
it to produce it's books for examination
in a suit of the Hooker, Corser &
Mitchell Company of Brattleboro, VT,
for alleged conspiracy of its former Of
ficers i'll organizing the New York COM
pany to deal with the Vermont COM
pany's customers, as shown by trade
lists in their possession.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
SIR CHARLES DOUGLAS DEAD.
Succeeded Gen. French as Chief of
Staff. British Army.

LONDON, October 26.-Gen. Sir Charles
Wittingham Horsley Douglas. chief of
the imperial genera staff and first mil
itary member of the army council, died
yesterday.
Gen Sir Charles Douglas was ap-
pointed chief of staff of the British
army April 1 last. following the resig-
nation of Sir John French. the present
commander of the British expedition
ary forces on the continent. Sir Charles
was born in 1850, and had served in all
Great Britain's wars since the Afghan
campaign of 1879. He had been m
spector general of the home forces
since 1912. when he was made chief of
the general staff.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Daniels Campaign Itinerary.

Secretary Daniels was back at his
desk at the Navy Department today to
confer with his bureau chiefs prepara-
tory to another campaign trip. He will
leave tonight for Missouri, and will
speak in Rolla Thursday afternoon He
will speak in Bluffton, Ind. and Hunt
ington. Ind, Friday afternoon and
evening. and Saturday afternoon will
make his final speech in Adrian, Mich.
He will then go to his home in Raleigh,
n. G., to vote.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
RAN AWAY FROM FRIEND.
British Merchant Vessel Sought Es-
cape From King Georges Cruiser.

NEW YORK, October 26.-The alarm
caused among British mariners by the
depredations of the German cruiser
karlsruhe, in South American waters,
was shown today when an officer Of the
British freight steamship Tennyson, in
from Rio de Janeiro. told a story of the
Tennyson's flight from and pursuit by
British cruiser off the South Ameri-
can coast.
I'VE thought the Germans were after
US" said the officer, and, putting on
all steam, sent out S. o. S. calls for
the British fleet to save us. When the
cruiser finally overhauled u.s. and we
be British. We felt a little bit sheep
ish. but were relieved to find We were
not prisoners"
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Jews Plan Relief Organization.

NEW YORK, October 26.-Delegations
representing forty national Jewish or
ganizations met in this city yesterday
to make plans for united action to
raise great fund for the relief of
Jews in the war zone of Europe. To ia
cilitate the work a committee of 100
will be named to make plans. Louis
Marshall. president of the American
Jewish committee, appointed Oscar s.
Strauss of this city. Louis Brandeis of
Boston, Judge Julian w. Mack OF Chi
cago and Harry Fischel and Meyer
London of New York to select the COM
mittee of 100.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Reports Received Here Indi-
cate Mexican Convention
Will Depose First Chief.
RUMORS ARE CONFLICTING
REGARDING HIS ATTITUDE
Substitution of a Provisional Presi-
dent Also Hinted at in Of
fetal Dispatches.

Official reports to the American gov
ernment today indicated that the ses-
sion of the Mexican national conven-
tion at AEuascalientes would today or
tomorrow depose Gen. Carranza as first
chief of the constitutionalist army and
substitute a provisional president
Conflicting reports have been received
by the State Department as to Gen.
Carranza's attitude toward retirement.
To the kilograms sent by Gen. Antonio
Nillareal. chairman of the convention.
beeseeching Carranza to resign, the lat
ter sent defiant reply that he would
not submit his resignation to the con-
vention and would deliver the executive
power only TO the man elected to the
presidency by the people.
American Consul Sillimau. however.
reported that he was reliably informed
of Gen. Carranza S intention to retire un-
der conditions that no objection would be
interposed to his candidacy and that the
tenure of the provisional government
should be short
May Abide by Decision.
that while Carranza refused to take the
Initiative In submitting his resignation to
the convention. he would abide by its de-
dence of this was contained in official re-
ports which stated that Carranza was
making no extraordinary military prep
arations.
The twenty eight delegates sent by
Gen. Zapata were due to reach Aguas-
calientes today. Their passage through
Mexico City was reported in official
dispatches which remarked that the
delegates were fully armed and were
inclined to be apprehensive.
While no confirmation has been re-
ceived of alleged disturbances in
Mexico City, official advices told of a
general order issued by Carranza de-
posing many of the commanders who
were Villa adherents at the convention
and appointing others in their place.
Similarly a decree was issued by Car
ranZa informing all chiefs throughout
the republic that he was still first chief,
and to obey only orders from him in
stead of the convention.
Situation Under Discussion.
The convention has discussed this in
secret session, but no report of the re-
suit of its deliberations has been re-
ceived.
The War Department received today
from Col. Hatfield, in command of the
american troops on the Arizona bor-
der. message saying Gov. Maytorena
OF Sonora was SLOWLY and reluctantly
and the Yaqui Indians were defiantly
leaving Naco."
The Mexican red papers" are the
latest addition to the publications of
diplomacy. While not bearing the Off
cial stamp of any of the Mexican fac
tions. the little colume, which made its
appearance today, purports to contain
official correspondence between Car
ranza, Villa, Zapata, Villareal and
others. being an expose of the great
cientif1co conspiracy to eliminate Don
Nenustiano Carranza.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Objections Wiped Out by War.

The fact that the Germans had cap
tured Antwerp since objection was made
by Belgium against Consul General Henry
W. Diederich because of his German an
cestry. is given as the reason why the
Senate in executive session just before
adjournment Saturday rescinded action
transferring him According to the trans-
fer order, Mr.. Diederich was to be sent
to Barcelona, Spain. in an exchange of
posts with Consul General Carl Bailey
Hurst.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
PRINZIP's TRIAL IS ENDED.
Verdict in Case of Assassin Of Aus.
trian Heir Due Wednesday.

LONDON. October Pa Reuter- dis
patch from Vienna. coming by way of
says that in the trial at
Sarayevo of Gavrio Prinzip. the assas-
sin of krchduke Francis Ferdinand and
his wife. the counsel for the defense
have made their closing speeches and
that judgment in the case will be rem
dered next Wednesday.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Banker Norton Must Serve Sentence

A review of the conviction Of William
L. Norton. president of the American Ma
tional Bank of Bartlesville. Okla. for al
legged misapplication of the banks funds
was today denied by the United States
Supreme Court. This was Norton's last
opportunity through the courts to avoid
serving the seven years Imprisonment
sentence imposed upon him.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Lumber Corporation Loses.

The United States Supreme Court to-
dav dismissed for want of Jurisdiction
the appeal of the Atlantic Coast Lum-
her Corporation from a decision of the
sunreme court of South Carolina, for
feitine title of the company to 240
acres Of timber in Marion county to
o. G. Minshew.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
J. Borden Hartman Is Improved.

MOUNT KISCO. N. Y, October 26.-J.
Borden Hartman, who has been crit
ically i'll for some time, was operated
upon at his country home last Thurs
day and is now much improved. His
physicians stated that since the opera
ton Mr.. Harriman's condition is better
than 1t has been for years, and that
within a few days he will be able to go
to Washington with Mrs Hartman to
take part in q labor discussion there.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
GERMANS MOVEMENT
MARKS TWELFTH WEEK
Berlin Reports Final Stemming Of
the Allies Enveloping
Campaign.

BERLIN, October 26. by wireless to
Sayville-The end of the twelfth week
of the war was signalized, according to
German official accounts. by the final
stemming of the enveloping campaign
which the allies for a month have di-
rected against the German right flank.
definitely to push southwark, it Is de-
clared here.
The events in the eastern theater Of
the war are described as having not
yet entered a decisive phase. Dis
patches from the Austrian army head
quarters report that a battle continues
before Przemysl. where the front has
now assumed the shape of crescent,
with the Austrians vigorously attack
ing the north and south portions. Oc-
tober "a $500 Russian prisoners passed
the Austrian headquarters. while $4,000
additional prisoners from Przemysl and
Jaroslaw are reported en- route.
Anti-Cholera Serum Effective.
The use of the anti-choIera serum in
the Austrian army has proved effective.
1t is stated that the percentage of cases
in the infected district has been greatly
lowered and army surgeons regard the
danger of an epidemic as having disap-
peared.
The total number Of prisoners of war
confined in camps in Germany October
81 was announced to be 5,4O1 officers
and 291.46 men. including six French,
thirteen Russian and three Belgian gem
erals. More prisoners are said to be on
tho wav from tho fropt
Official denial has been made to the
report published in English papers that
Emperor William ever issued an army
order in which he referred to the forces
of Gen. French as 1.-The contemplate
British army"
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Declines to Annul Flagg Indictment

The United States Supreme Court to-
day declined to direct the New York
federal courts to annul the indictment
against Jared Flagg, indicted with
Daniel H. Morgan, former treasurer of
the United States. and now on trial
in New York, charged with alleged
misuse of the mails in selling stocks.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
REGULARS BREAKCAMP'
WHILE DARKNESS RE|GNS
Eight Hundred Troops Return to
Barracks After Campaign in
"Enemy's" Country.
Gen. Wood and Secretary Garrison
Pleased With Efficiency Dis
played by Soldiers.

Under cover of darkness, 500 regular
troops from posts in and around Wash
ington ended their campaign in the
"enemy's" country, rolled up their
shelter tents yesterday and started for
home and soft beds in the barracks in
the posts. They were the engineers
and cavalry. who. four days ago. re-
ceived telephone orders to proceed
with heavy field equipment and four
days subsistence to the camp on the
banks of the Potomac, reached by
muddy roads and narrow trails.
For their duty in this wooded coun.
try they have been marked efficient.
They have proved it to Maj. Gen. Leon,
ard Wood. former chief of the general
staff corps. and now commanding the
Department of the East. with head
quarters at Governors Island. New
York, who was with them for the time
they were in camp. Gen. Wood was as
pleased with the manner In which
they responded to the call, not know
ing what duty they were to perform,
or, in the case of the men, even where
they were going.
Secretary Garrison Pleased.
Like Cen Wood. so was Secretary
Garrison of the War Department
pleased with the work of the soldiers.
he spent one uaS III camp opSei SihS
their work, and was particularly
pleased with the showing made by both
the engineers in their construction and
the cavalry in searching out the en-
emy.
THE troops did excellent work. and
I was very much pleased with it," said
Gen. Wood this morning. They re-
sponded quickly and did their work
we'll The engineers did excellent work
in their construction, putting up
bridges over deep ravines, building
wire ENGAGEMENTS. digging trenches
gether the entire movement was very
well executed"
Not Show Camp.
In other words. the American army is
prepared. and for it's size. is believed to
be one of the most efficient forces in the
world. That much was shown in the
movement and mobilization around Wash
tngton IS the opinion. 1t was not show
camp where these troops were located,
for it can be reached only by a long
drive over bad roads and through forests
well nigh impenetra BILE. There were no
visitors: it was a camp Of work to show
the efficiency of the force.
1t was about daybreak Sunday morning
when the soldiers rolled up their dog
tents, packed the combat trains and
started the homeward march
1t is twenty-three miles the way the
troops travel from camp to their posts
in Washington. and it took the engi-
neers only seven hours to cover this
distance, with a rest of ten minutes
in each hour The cavalry, of course,
covered in comparatively shorter pc
riod, taking only about four hours in
the return movement, as 1T did in the
movement to the mobilization center.
Gen. Wood. with Capt Frank Mccoy,
his aid-de-camp, both of whom came
to Washington expressly for the pur-
pose of testing the preparedness Of
these troops to turn out for field serv-
ice, left for their headquarters, at
Governors Island, this afternoon.
Evening star., 1914-10-26

The United States now has nearly
1900 miles of steam railroads that
have been electrified and plans are
under way for changing the power on
1,443 miles more in the near future.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Zeppelin Capture Discredited.

Denial is also given to report
credited to an Italian telegraph agency
at Rome. This was that Cossacks had
captured a Zeppelin near Warsaw. It
is officially stated that no Zeppelin has
been in the vicinity of Warsaw, and,
moreover. that none of the Zeppelins
has been taken in Russian Poland or
anywhere else.
official sources the French minister of
justice has ordered the seizure of all
the private property of Germans in
France. From the same source 1t is
forth that the royalist movement in
Portugal is Increasing and that there
has been fighting between the govern
ment forces and the rebels at many
places The insurgents are said to be
well armed.
Evening star., 1914-10-26

A French phonograph for teaching
languages displays the printed word az
the sound is produced.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
MRS. CARMAN RELEASED
ON BAIL; GOES HOME
Justice Kelby, in Kings County
Court, Fixes Bond at $25, 900
for Accused Woman.

NEW YORK. October 26.-Mrs. Flor
ence Conklin Carman. who was on trial
in Mineola all last week for the mur-
der of Mrs. Louise Bailey, was releas-
ed on $25,000 bail by Justice Charles
H. kelby in the Kings county supreme
court in Brooklyn this afternoon. Ac-
companied by her attorneys she start
ed Immediately for her home in Free
port.
The district attorney had announced
that he would not seek to have Mrs.
Carman tried again. Her own counsel.
on the other hand. said he would de-
mand a new trial, as he would not per
nit the Indictment to hang over ms
client. Mrs. Carman was said to be in
state of collapse today s a result OF
the jury's failure to acquit her.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Court Discharges Jury.

The jury in the trial of Mrs. Carman
announced its disagreement yesterday
morning and vas discharged Ten
jurors are said to have voted for ac-
quittal and two for conviction of muir
der in the first degree on the final bal
lot. The jury was out about thirteen
hours.
Before the jury came in District At
torney Lewis J. Smith said that ff IT
stood even to for acquittal it was
improbable that the defendant would
be retired.
The jury retired at 9:45 o'clock Sat
urday night and returned finally at
1889 o'clock yesterday morning. Sew
eral times during the night and morn
ing it was believed a verdict had been
reached. Once the jury wanted coffee.
Another time it wanted cigars and
again it desired breakfast. Each time
the jury returned the defendant was
sent for.
When the jury reappeared for the last
time Mrs. Carman was followed through
the oaken door at the rear of the judge
bench by her sister. Mrs Ida Powell. and
her niece, Mrs. Helen Corby. DIR. Edwin
Carman, the defendants husband, who
had been sitting in the courtroom. con-
versing with friends, Joined his wife at
the counsel table. Mrs. Carman appeared
tired and fearful. Her hair was dishev-
| eled and her formerly immaculate cos
tune wrinkled.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Mrs. Carman Collapses.

Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Corby then took
charge of Mrs. Carman. They assisted
her, half stumbling, half walking, her
hands to her eyes. out of the courtroom
and into the chambers at the rear. Her
husband followed closely behind.
After the party passed through the
door Mrs. Carman tainted. She was
quickly revived and then continued
her journey to her cell in the Jail. DR..
Guy Cleghorn. the Jail physician. was
summoned. He said her condition was
worse than at any time since she had
been arrested.
Ludlum. the foreman. in discussing
the deliberations of the jury, said five
ballots were taken. On the first ballot
the jurors stood 8 to for acquittal;
on the other four ballots the vote was
10 to 2.
One Of the two jurors who held out
for conviction was James H. Aston.
who said, while being examined as a
talesman. that he would not want his
wife to install a mechanical caves
dropper" in his home without his
knowledge.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Scarf Out of Place.

For this season. it is said. the scarf
is out of place for an afternoon street
costume.
There will be very little drapery
about the skirts this winter-they VIII
be of the straight up-and-dow char
acter. Also, no military ideas are to
be carried out in this winters cos
tunes. Another interesting bit of in
formation picked up at the show IS
that almost everything is to have very
little trimming.
Much of what little is to be used is 10
be of fur, and what is not of fur is 10
be of flowers, and the latter are to he
worn in every conceivable position
They are as likely to be worn back OF
the left ear as they are to be worn at
the heel of the right boot. Girdles, for
instance. this winter are to be of flow
ers. single row of roses. or a single
row of punches of violets, in some
cases.
Evening star., 1914-10-26
Disagreement Announced.

Dissatisfaction was plainly written on
the faces of the jurors when they filed in
from the room where they had been de-
liberating When Justice Kelby ascended
the bench Robert Ludlum. foreman be-
cause he was chosen first, spoke without
any formality or introduction.
I'VE have been arguing for eight or
nine hours said he, almost sullenly,
land we have been conversing for the
balance of the time. We cannot agree.
We have had no Sleep"
IT am In the same boat with you." re-
piled Justice kelby. Il have not slept.
either"
But we have been arguing" responded
the foreman.
At the suggestion Of John J. Graham.
Mrs. Carmans chief counsel. Justice Kel-
by asked the jury whether 1t was the evil
dence they could not agree upon.
''It is not a question of evidence. your
honor" replied John H. Molyneau. juror
No 9; I'VE have gone over the evidence
very carefully and we cannot reach a
verdict"
The justice said he was sorry no ver-
dict could be reached, thanked the jury
for its attention to the evidence and then
discharged it.
AS the jurors. without further ado, re-
turned to the room where they had been
celebrating to get their hats and coats,
Mrs. Carman burst into tears. They
passed out without glancing at the de-
fendant.
Il am so sorry. Mrs. Carman." Mr..
Graham said.
oh" she replied, Il am terribly dis
appointed I felt sure the jury would
acuuit me-"
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FINANCIAL.

seriously 49, said 20 be suffering with
the spinal meningitis
Miss Elizabeth LiNermore. sister OF
Rev. A. y. Livermore. left this morning
Tor two weeks. visit 20 Mountain Lake
park. Nd. and other eastern points.
Postcards have been received from
huron. y. ID. from Samuel George Jr..
and v. ". smith. who left FOR the west
about two weeks ago They arrived IN
good health. and expect Co go farther
Hc,. George Carmichael. 81 Hucktown.
Ky. arrived in Well-hurE last evening
for a visit with hts parents. Mr. and
Mrs. J. ". 81 Carmichael and other
relatives here
4 dipthcria sign has been tackled on
The rc-idcuc, Of Joseph A. smith on
Third street. where Mr.. Smith ana n
child are said to De iil
Miss Mary Fsgan was Wheeling
visitor on Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Martha Robinson. 81 fiaufin sta
ton. o. visiting Wellshurg relatives
Miss Nellie M1luuoy was a Wheeling
visitor on Tuesday.
Mrs. George 81 West and Mrs Earl
Brown we're StcuhcuviIlc ohio. callers
on Tuesday
Mrf Harry Melvin. who has been
visiting iu Erowusyiiie. Pa. has re-
turned Co her home
Frank West is visiting relatives In
New Castle ga.
Mrs ,. =. Thompson was 70 stcubcn-
VILE. ohio. visitor uu Wfdrrrdrv
Elmer Leach who has made bic home
bore for some time past left to-day for
NnumHuIs. u here Too Intends fu r.naIu
Tor several months.
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WARRINGTON

MANNlNGTON. W. Va. July i-one
81 new homes needed 70 meet the
, mn S demand. New glass Industry
Mannington 10 locate permanently. The
sV9plc Tor immediate consideration In
A..hIlhgton II the housing OF the com
ing glass men Warrington has done
Wei heretofole In this respect. but with
me road Nork and all the other inter
80 uioNlns slowly along. the renting
houses and single rooms are Practically
All hlled At a normsl-stage OF town de-
Nelopment With no further or greater
,s,on man THIS prevailing until Sep
crate this plant 60 dor EVery one Is
asked 90 take an interest IN. and get
ousy on this house question.
Ihere viii be picnic and dance AZ
Eureka park. Saturday. July a "a M
20 20 .. m. to which the public is
added attractions will furnish ANUS
ment Tor everybody on that day Spe-
Gal half hour cars on the r. a NJ. line
viii take care OF the crowd.
Little Miss Helen Flowers entertainen
party OF thirty little friends al her
nome on Monroe street. Saturday even
Ing TO celebrate her seventh birthday
Inc Presbyterians will hold a SUNDAY
school picnic at Eureka park THURSDAY
~, Mlss feari Morgan spent yesterday
win .riends IN Morgantown.
J. Walter Barnes and James Enirb,
or the Consolidated Telephone companv'
ar. business visitors here to-day. mot
Mrs. G. :. Cotrill and daughter are
visiting friends in Fairmont.
MISS Prudence TRULY. OF Indepen-
dence. Kan. is the guest OF Miss Iucy
frlchard, OF our city.
Mr. Howard Nay. OF whe~lins. Is
visiting In Warrington.
MIS- George Cochrane OF Brook side
Angeles. Cal
James McGoniRal will attend a con.
Nehuon or the pOtters at Atlantic CITY
leaving here Thursday ~
. Mrs. McNilliams. formerly Miss Pearl
hefs. or Warrington and children who
nave heen visiting relatives here ief,
yesterday for Washington. Pa for a
VISIT before sailing for their home IA
homania, where they have been located
TOT the past eight years Mr. McWui-
n HnS Is int employ OF the STANDARD
Mr.. and Mrs Tim Cushing. OF Sisters.
VIE are visiting their son, OF this
city. for a few DAYS. '"'7
MI tred Rex spent few DAYS a,
Mrs. Henry Mulholland. OF this c.,y
was passenger on the Anchor Linz
steamer California. which went ashore
~ q fog on Tory Island. SUNDAY night
Nothlng has been heard further fban
mat the passengers were All transferreI
ana sd safely landed at Londonderry YES.
Mrs. X. Joseph and children y, sn,,.
ss.on are visiting friends here for a few