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Evening journal., 1914-02-16
FIRE LEAVES
CITY LEATHER
PLANT RUINED
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ssistants arrived they realized that
he blaze was dangerous one and
second alarm was sent In at 2.45
o'clock. This was followed Ly a gen
eral alarm. Chief Black stretched
fire ropes around the structure to
keep back the immense crowds that
had been attracted by the fire.
The flames, fed by the grease and oils
in the buildings gained rapid headway
and within a short time the entire struc-
tire was a mass of flames and while
the firemen divided their work in play
ing on the burning building and also
prevented the flames from spreading TO
adjoining buildings. II was a hard bat
tl'. st times the glass windows of Che
Diamond State Warehouse Company Mt
Fifth and Church streets were red hot
and this structure, together with several
frame houses, built against the de-
strOyed buildings, was saved During
the fire, sparks from the burning build
ing ignited the house occupied by Thom-
rs A. Quinn, No. $40 East Sixth street.
and this was eXtinguished by the mem
bers Of one of the companies. The dam
age to the Quinn house was about $50.
Thirty minutes after the general
alarm was sounded the roof ON the
Spruce street section Of the morocco
factor fell with crash. throwing
sparks skyward. Shortly afterwards "a
section of the wall on the Lord street
side Of the building fell and those OF
tire crowds, who numbered close to 5000
that were nearby were saved from in
Jury by the fire ropes preventing them
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4IINCLE ron. COMEs BACK.

II press opinions count for any
thing Kibble and Martins production
OF uncle Toms Cabin" which will
be seen at the Playhouse. Friday and
Saturday, has caught the public
fancy. The theatres where the offer
ing has been made are said 60 have
been crowded at every performance
and no reasonable doubt remains
that business OF the season Will
reach a figure that viii astonish the
dramatic world. For a play holding
the stage over fifty years within
which period not a single season has
elapsed during which it was entirely
absent from the theatre "Uncle
Toms Cabin still exhibits wonder
ful vitality. The scenes which are
displayed could not easily be i'm
proved. Each pictures the reality as
closely as paint and canvas will per-
NIT. The company Is also worthy Of
It's environment The most pleasing
chorus OF twenty cclored men and
women is decided novelty, and at All
points Kibble and Martin have made
plain what brains money and onerey
can accomplish.
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from getting roo close to the danger
zone.
The firemen suffered terribly from
the cold and as most of them were
drenched through, their clothes
froze to them. To prevent as much
suffering as possible, the men work.
cd on the pipe lines IN relays and
those who were relieved were given
coffee and sandwiches by the resi-
dents of the neighborhood and also
by restaurant keepers under orders
from Hugh +. Dougherty, one OF the
members Of the morocco company
who arrived on the scene from his
home, No 201S Gilpin avenue. shortly
after the fire started.
Members OF the Reliance and
Phoenix Companies appreciate very
much the thoughtfulness Of residents
along Sixth street who furnished
them with sandwiches and hot coifee.
The fire had practically destroyed
the building by five o'clock. all the
machinery lying IN a twisted mass In
the cellar. Fire Chief Ainscow de-
tailed several OF the firemen to re-
main on the scene until late last
night, however, in order to prevent
an outbreak OF the flames.
The fire attracted more than 5000
people. They stood for three or four
hours in the bitter cold ankle deep
In snow and slush and with the water
falling on them and freezing as
quickly as II touched their clothes.
Several times streams OF water were
turned on the crowds while the fire.
men we're moving the hose. but even
this did not serve 70 scatter them.
Last night the burned building pre-
sented a spectacular picture. II was
covered with ice which hung in fan
tastic shapes and figures from all
angles.
A partial record Of morocco fac
tory fires occurring in this city fol
lows:
Blumenthal factory, October 4,
1899; Oulgley factory, September o.
1888; United Leather Company, Oc-
tOber 4, 1907; Levy's factory. Janu-
airy 2, 1911; United Leather Company
January ., 1912.
Owing to the condition Of the
I streets, and desiring to make 1t as
easy on his horses as possible, VIII
liam Megonigal. engine driver Of the
Frisnship Company. had four horses
attached 20 the engine on it's return
, TO quarters, with riders on the lead
horses.
During the fire several fremen
were cut by falling glass, but only
one needed medical attention. He
was member of the Washington
Company, and DR.. II. g. Buckmaster
attended him His injuries were
not serious
Inspector Sees Ruin.
Bailding Inspector Johnson said to-
Evening journal., 1914-02-16
NEW CHURCH FOR
THE REV. A. Z. CLAY

The handsome new Episcopal
Church OF the Redemption. which has
been n course of erection at Fifth
sixth and Market streets. rhiladel-
phia, for about a year. viii within
the next few weeks be formally
opened with an impressive dedica-
ton service. The new structure is
considered one of the handsomest
Protestant churches IN Philadelphia,
and the opening ceremonies will be
marked by the confirmation Of a
large class class by Bishop Rhine
lander
The Rev. Albert E Clay is rector
of the church. He formerly was
vicar OF Old swedes Church. WI
mington.
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MnnSE YIsITs MnnSE.

WIN DUNG. a member OF the May
Tully Mona Lisa Company appearing
0t the Garrick Theatre this week, Is
member Of Lodge 90, Loyal order
OF Moose. in San Franciaco, Cal He
has made the acquaintance Of a NUM-
her of members of the order here
and was welcome visitor at Moose
Hall. Lodge No. 20 has 10000 mem-
bers and Is one of the largest lodges
in the country II also owns the most
imposing lodge buildings in the United
States.
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A HEALTHY, HAPPY WIFE

Is the greatest inspiration a man can
have and the life of the family, yet
how many homes in this fair land
are blighted by the III health OF wife
aud mother
1T my be backaches, headaches. the
iortures Of q displacement, OF some
ailmont peculiar 10 her sex which
makes life = mrden Every woman
IN this condition should rely upon
Lydia j.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, mde from roots and ner3a.
to restore ner 10 health and happi-
ness.
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MARY GARnEN,s TRANSITION

Mary Garden, whose fame in
America and IN Paris has resulted
chiefly from her masterful interpre-
tations of modern dramatic roles like
That's. Melisandc and Salome, has
recently proved her greatness and
versatility by singing Marguerite in
Faust" which, according TO all
critics, was marked by charm and
simplicity. II seems almost incredi-
bic that the bold interpretater OF the
Strauss heroine should be able to
subdue the untanfed personality of
Salome 60 the gentle. deceived Mar
guerite. Yet she did Il In most COM
handing fashion and again proved
that she Is one Of the greatest Of all
living prima donne, as well as one
OF the most popular In regard TO
her ability to do these things, she
gays that it ia merely a gift, and
she takes no credit to herself. 81
leave my own personality IN my
drossing-room." she says, "anl when
80 to the stage. ! try to submergo
my personality In the character
am endeayoring to represent"
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ELABoRATE BILL Al GARRIcK.

An elaborate bill is booked for the
Carric< Theatre this week, opening this
afternoon. There are several big scenic
productions and 40 people in the diiTer-
ent acts One of the features is the
ballet and singing novelty "Mona Lisa"
la which there are several distinct vaude-
Vile stars. A company Of 20, under the
direction Of Kitty Francis. win be seen
in satire on breaking Into Society"
q very funny comedy, which is put ON
with elaborate scenic equipment. The
children viii be especially provided for
by the appearance OF Charles Prellis'
trained animal circus. IN fact the hill is
good all the way through. II includes
Doll Jordan and Theodore Lightner, in
q comedy sketch; Ada Lathem and Com
pany "Aie and Davei" Misses Williams
and Wales, in singing and dancingi VII
liam Friend and Amy Lesser. in "A COM
edy playlet and Mile. Lacrandall, a
clever wire artist.
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ENTERTAINS AT A
VALENTINE DINNER

Miss Edna n. Pyle entertained at a
valentine dinner party at her home, No.
1923 West Eighth street, on saturday.
The decorations were hearts, cupids and
red carnations. Those present included;
The Misses Florence Kniesen. Ruth
Bardo, Gertrude Melchoir, Lillian Alcx-
ander. Beatrice Rutan, Ruth Bennett,
Madeline Dixon, Frances Bogart, Made
line Sergeant, Sarah Donuhoe, Jean
Hughes, Edna Clark, Anna White and
Edna n. Pvle.
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"THE cLEVER WOMAN y

Fresh from O throe-wcels' triumph at
the Park Theatre in Boston. where
"The Clever Woman" was given It's first
metropolitan presentation. May Robson.
Americas premier comolienne i'm James
Forbes latest comedy and satire on
modern-day life, comes to The Play
house February "a AMI 25. No play
which has appeared in Boston this sea-
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CALYARY RrMMAGE sALE.

Calvary Episcopal Church, Third
and Washington streets. will hold
a rummage sale at No. 1Ol West
Eighth street Wednesday and Thurs
day OF this week. Friends having
contributions can call ID. and A.
Phones f54 or 456tA.
Evening journal., 1914-02-16
DIAMOND FOURs srCcEss.'

The Diamond Four. vocal quartA
under the management Of Leroy
Woodington, has reorganized and Is
meeting with success at the different
clubs OF The city. The quartet CONF
prises Ashley Hackett, bass; Jesse
Reed, baritone; George Robeffa.
tenor Howard Rose. tenor.
Evening journal., 1914-02-16
Attractions in The City Theatres

son has received from the Hub critics
such favorable notices as did May Rob
American playgoers because Of his au-
thorship OF "The Travelling Salesman"
The Chorus Lady" and "The Commit
ers." His newest play gives May Rob
son a happy field for the display Of her
most remarkable versatility in parts of
pathos as well as comedy The story is
OF the trials and trihulntions and tri-
umphs OF newly-rich western family,
and OF the magic OF a wife and mother
blessed with a saving sense OF humor
and the art of diplomacy.
Evening journal., 1914-02-16
HE WANTED no FIGHT

Danicl Sullivan IN CITY Court tolay,
was charged by Michael Joyce with
breach of the peace The testimony was
that on Saturday Daniel created dis
order in q pool room at Fifth and Pop
lar streets by wanting to fight. Tho
case was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1914-02-16
SUIT PATTERNS FOR
BOTH MEN AND WOMEN

About 100 suit patterns; all
colors; many suitable for
women's Suits; prices that are
much less than cost to manufac-
ture. Men and women who are
in the habit of having their
clothing made should take ad-
vantage of this offer. Buy your
cloth here; have your own
tailor make it up. He'll be GLAD
of the work during this dull
period and give you an extra
price for his work.
Evening journal., 1914-02-16
MOOsE IN TOURNAMENT.

Wilmington Lodge. Loyal order OF
Moose. and Chester Lodge. OF the
same order. are arranging for card
and pool tournament which will be-
gin shortly.
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DEATH OF JOSEPH DERICKsON.

Joseph Derickson. a well-nown
resident OF Mill Greek hundred. died
yesterday &C the age of IS. His fu-
neral viii be held on Wednesday af-
ternOOn at one o'clock from the home
of Leslie DericksOn. at Milltown,
with interment IN Red Clay Greek
Cemetery. Carriages Will meet the
trolley cars at Stanton at ~ o'clock.
Evening journal., 1914-02-16

s SALE-BY VIRTUE or A
writ Of Lev. Fac. 90 me directed. win ho
exposed 20 Public Sale at the Court House
Qa Market street. between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, Ia the City OF Whining
ton, New Castle County. Delaware.
ny NlTI-UII ~
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day that he had made two hurried ex-
aminations of the burned factory Of
Barr and Dougherty. He could not
say at present what parts Of the
building Will have to be ra2ed, but at
casual glance It is clear some Of
the walls will have TO come down.
Fire among the ruins broke out at
noon today, causing a fire alarm, but
the blaze was not damaging.
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The following described Real Estate viz;
All That certain farm or tract Of land.
IN the hundred and county Of New Castle
and State Of Delaware. bounded and de-,
acribed ns follows to-wit;
beginning at stone in line OF Reubon
=. lanvier az the side Of the private road
leading through said premises, being the be.
ginning point for land assigned for dover
In partition of real estate Of Thomas Ap.
pleby, doceased, thence south, forty-iorr cc'
grcos and twenty minutes west seventy
two and slx-tenths pcrchc6i thence south
scvonty-two degrees and ten minutes west.
w. tynino and fwotcnthg pe-cnes 20
stonoi thence north sevcnty-two degrees
perchcs 20 q stone nra~ % large white oak
tree thence south hity-one degrees rnd
ten minutes vest thiriy eight and twenty
four hundrcdtha pcrcheg 20 The middle of
branch Or run leading into Christann
creek; thence in r southenstoriy dircctiohI
down the centre OF said run about forty
perohes to uhristiana creek thence down
the 1amc 80 several courues about two hun
drcd and hfiy porches 70 the centre oi ala
another run OF creek dividing this FROM
land of A. r. shannon deceased thence up
said run OF branch about ifty perchcs Co n
[ stake on the bank opposite small black
oak tree, thence atil with said shannon
/ land south, forty four degrees and twenty
[ i've minutes west twenty'thrco and two
tcnthg perches TO q stone. thence south
sixty-nino degrees east twenty perehi
es 90 corner stake thence sou,h
thirty-two and onc-haif degrees oasi furrr
perches 90 corner. tHeuce south eighty-iour
aud threo-quarior degrees sast. ten percios
90 stake; thence north six degrees west
twenty five ana two-tonths perchoa 10 a cour
ncr stake thence north, twenty degrees
aud forty minutes east. fifteen and six
, tcnths perchos 90 stake IN line Of land OF
Reuben 7. Janvior. thence with said Jan
vier's land SOUTH twenty and onc-half DC,
grees east. eighty perchos 70 stake and
D ace OF beginning. Containing about oigh.
ty-six acres Of land be the same more or
less.
Seized and taken in execution as tho prop.
/ Gray OF Theodore b. Rogers and Josephine
=. Rogers. his wife and 20 be sold By
WALTER s. BURRIs Sheriff.
Sheriff. Ohice, Wilmington, Del, Febru
AIRY @. 1914.
EalI 1I.IN
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suFRIFF's sALE-BY VIRTUE OF a
writ Of Loyuri Facias, 20 nae directed
win be exposed 10 Public Sale az the
Court House. on Market street between
Tenth aud Eleventh streets, in the city OF
Wilmington, New Castle county. Delaware,
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sItERIFris sALE-DY VIRTUE or
writ Of Low Fac. 90 mo directed viii be
exposed 20 Public Sale 90 tho Court HouseI
Cn Murgt. gtrcst hciwcrr Tenth ara
Eleventh streets, In tho City Of Whining
ton, New Castle County Delaware,
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SHERIFFvS SALES


sHERIFF'S S sALE-DY VIRTUE or
writ Of Ley Fac. 70 me directed win be
exposed 20 Public Sale az tile Deer ParA
Hotel N the town of Newark. White Clay
creek Hundred New Castle County, Della.
ware,
TIE 21sr DAY or FEBRUARY. 1914.
40 O'Clock D.. M.
tao ioNor'ns described Personal Property,
One Glass $. Traction Engine 10. 740s.
one Glass q, New Peerless Throsher No.
1886.
one Centrifugal sinckcr, No. 2io0.
One Peerless Self Feeder. No 226I
bngger and Weiehcr No. 6227. tr
80 feet q, q ga. i-ply Endless Candy
Drive Belt oil fixtures and appliances be.
longing 60 above machinery aud connected
thereto, also one tOS26 oz. canvass cover.
Seized and taken IN execution as the prop
erty OF hlhcrt Burns, and 90 be sold By
WALTER 3. hUkRIs. Sheriff.
shor.ns 3 omee, Wilmington Del, Febru.
ruary o. 1914
febhdii'iti0'2o.
suERIFTs sALE-BY VIRTUE or
writ Of Levari Facias, to me directed,
VIII be exposed 20 Public Sale at She
Court House, on Market street, between
Tenth aud Eleventh streets. iu the city Of
Wilmington Now Castle county, Deiavare,f
on SATURDAY,
THE 2sTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1914,
AZ 40 O'Clock, a. M,
tht following described Real Estate. VIZ.
All Of a certain lot or piece of land. situ-
ate in the city of Wilmington aforesaid.
bounded and described as follows to-wit.
heginnine 90 o point on the southerly
side Of Peoples street at the distance OF
I hlty feet westerly from the westerly side
/ OF Duro street; thcnco southcrly. parallel
with Dure street. sixty feet, % o. corner
I thence westerly parallel with Peoples street
I one hundred and seven ioet 20 another cor
neri thence noriheriy parallel with Dure
/ street, sixty feet 60 point ia tho side OF
] Peoples street thence thereby custerls
\ oloug said side 0i Peoples street one hun
dred and seven feet, 20 tho place Of begin
ming
Seized and taken in execution as the
/ property oi Margaret Dixon administratrir s.
of the estate of Joseph Dixon, deceased. and
20 De sold by
WALTER S. BURRIs. Sheriff
sherid's Onicc Wilmington, DEL Ecbru-
| nry ~, 1914. J8,10.16.2f.98.oT
J sIIERlFr'S sALE-DY VIRTUE OF A
writ Of Lov. Fac. 90 me directed. viii be
exposed 20 Public Sole 90 tho Court House
cn Murgt. Hifcsf hctwcrr Tenth ail
Eleventh streets, in Tho City Of Whining
ton, New Castle County. Delaware.
Z A avs HIa 4
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WALTER s.. BURRIs. Sheriff
sherid's Onico, Wilmington. Del. Ecbru-
Wy ~ 1914. I3,i0,16.2f,
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TIE a1sT DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1914
no 10 o. clock a. m.
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SALE-BY VIRTUE or A
writ Of Levari Focias, to me directed.
VIII be exposed 20 Public Sale at She
Court House, on Market street. betwecr
lonih and Eleventh streets in the city of
Wilmington Now Castle county. Deiaware.f
LAuIFnntV
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mn aisr pA9 ~ % on %FEBnuARY' lsiA
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u All hA - hhAAA0s NuNllWs
shorif's Ohice, Wilmington Del. Febru-
ary 10, 1914. 13,iC,1s,2i.28,25.
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Seized and taken in execution as the
property oi Margaret Dixon. administratriv
of the estate Of Joseph Dixon deceased. end
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the following described Real Estate VIZ:
Al. That certain lot, piece or parcel OF
land with tho buildings thereon erected, sit.
uate in the Village Of Newport, County and
State aforesaid, and designated in tho or
der Of the Orphans Court IN tho sale OF
the lands of Joseph Tatnali, deceased 70.
SO, and more particularly bounded aud
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The following described Real Estate viz.
All That certain farm or tract Of land
with tho buildings thereon erected situate
IN the hundred and county Of New Castle.
and State Of Delaware bounded and de-,
aerfbrd al fo,loue to.vsit.
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THE asTH DAY on FEHRgARY. iel4

WALTER s. BJRRlS. SicriN
sheriff Once. Wilmington Del. Fe1rn-
ary L., 1914. t5.I6.iS,2I, ga, 81.
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THE 2sTH DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1914
At 10 O'Clock, A. A..
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-
5HERlFf'S S SALE-DY VIRTUE OF
writ Of Lev Fac, 70 me directed. win be
exposed 70 Public Sale az the Deer ParA
Hotel In the town Of Newark. White CLAY
Creek Hundred New Castle County Della.
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northeriy parallel with Church street one
hundred feet 10 the souihcrly side OF Twenty
second street. and thence thereby westerly
sevcnty.nvo feet 90 the place Of beginning.
Seized and takon in execution as the
property OF Charles l.. Ely, and 10 be
sold by
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AL Of q certain lot or piece Of land, situate
In the city Of Wilmington aforesaid,
bounded and Gescfibcd as follows, to-wii:
beginning at O point on The southerly side
.r.a.nI ctrrnF NJ tho ffafnNar ID
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SHERIFF's SALE-bN VIRTUE OF
writ OF Lovari Facias, 20 mo directed,
win be exposed TO Public Sale ut the
Court House. On Market street. between
Tenth aud Eleventh streets. IN The c.iy OF
Wilmington, New Castle county, Delaware,
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-12-07
WATCHFUl WAITING IN COLORADO

doing watchu waiting Just
The suspense may be tomorrow.
The people naturally wondering what kind
delegates the special
that Denver today will
ru off There thu effect that the will follow
Vice President Frank Hayes and call
off the strike
OF course strike has been miserable fail
the first The leaders and officials know hat it is g time
and time that they get some more advertising and
sympathy Somebody's dome has been
working something "Ducedly clever don't
place lot OF confidence the
appointed by Pres Wilson They doubtless
think that this be induced
future time But anyway whatever
gecquick agitators has
that the strike is to be called off
of this
the industrial relations will continue
to its
attend the locals district have ink
ling their delegates but will not
make What be- will be-so ish-kabbb!
workers to end the
for Is months There only few
strike today and the unon
obligation benefits to the ilotsam Jet
brought play the of strikers Furthermore
seriously i'll right and something has
got to be DONE
concerned is to be hoped that the indus
trial trouble will be brought close The state new
pledged economical and business like conduct and strict
will be usheed month strong man Will as
Colorado going get hack her old
among last has been rocked from
the get from under the
walls total wreck for the union to call 1t OIL
But waiting and watching
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-12-07

The general understanding among
members of both Houses was that
President Wilson would press the
bill for government purchase OF
ocean steamships: the measure to
pave the way for ultimate independ-
ence of the Philippines, and the
measures proposing a comprehensive
plan of dealing with waterway i'm
provcment and conservation OF nat
ural resources.
\ general waterway bill to estab-
fish nation wide system OF broad
scope. such as has been Endorsed by
a committee of the cabinet, will
probably be urged.
Many other important subjects are
pending. Included in the list is the
rural credits bill prepared at the last
session. There have been intima-
lions that the measure might not be
pressed at the short session, the view
being that the Federal Reserve sys-
! TEN should be given II chance to per-
| feet itself before any other financial
| legislation should be undertaken.
The immigrat!o n bill, which failed at
| the last session with its literacy test,
| is pending in the Senate. Represen
| tativc Hobson has begun to urge ac-
| ton on Il resolution for il National
Prohibition Constitutional Amend
ment and a Constitutional Amend
ment to provide Woman Suffrage.
Both are pending in the House.
Good roads legislation. reorganiZa-
ton OF the Civil Service and bill
to regulate the OUTPUT of radium al
so await action.
cupy attention of the senate. The
administration is said to desire ac-
ton on the Nicarasuan treaty,
through which the United States
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-12-07
WILSON OPPOSES
GARDNER WAR
DEFENSE PROBE

WashinGton. Dec. president
Wilson uanounced today lie was OPP
posed to Representative Gardeners
plan for investigating the prepard-
ness of the United States for national
defense because he thought il was an
unwisc way of handling "a question
which might create very unfavorablc
international impressions"
Representative Gardner called on
the president today AT the iatter'S
request to discuss his resolution for
an investigating commission.
After Mr.. Gardhcr's call the fol-
lowing statement was given out at
the White House.
The president cid HcprcsentatiN c
Gardner that he was opposed to the
method of inquiry proposed by Mr..
Gardner. because lie thought i; was
an unwise way of handling ques-