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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
ANOTHER IOWA BOY MAKING
GOOD.

Washington, D. c., June %, 1914.
Mr., J. L. Thompson.-My Dear
Friend: Since you are keeping rec
ord Of the Iowa girls and boys who
are making good in school, we are
sending the name Of a Des. Moines
boy, now of this city, in the person of
Thomas Edward Barton, who has
just graduated from the M Street
high school of this city. He made a
four-year course in three and half
years, with a high mark and won a
scholarship in the University Of Pitts
burg. He also joined the cadets Of
the school and made the rank of first
lieutenant. It was our intention to
send him to the University Of Iowa,
Iowa City, but his having won this
honor Of receiving a scholarship, our
plans will be a little changed, and he
will now go to the University Of
Pittsbur. Young Barton is the only
child of our we'll known former towns
man, Thomas E. Barton, who run a
berber shop here for many years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
ASBURY M. E. CHURCH.


The first quarterly meeting for the
conference year will be held at As
bury M. E. church, TT Eleventh
street, Sunday, June 2sth. Rev. VIM.
H. Wheeler, district superintendent
of the Kansas City district, will be
present and conduct the services dur
ing the day. The sacrament service
will be held ct 8 o'clock at which time
all the members and friends of the
church are expected to be present.
Sunday school at 10 q. m.
Preaching at II a. m.
Sacramento service at p. m.
Preaching at 8 p. m.
The choir will furnish good music.
"Come thou and go with US and we
will do thee good"
w. L. Lee, Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

at the Eighth and Elm Street Bap-
tist church last Sunday. The order
is increasing. 49,. Tx
The barrel roll of the s. M. T. will
take place at Bethel A. M. e. church
on July 18th. Capt. r. A. Byrd will
speak on the above date. 49,. -
Miss Crushon Of st, Louis, Mo-, is
the guest at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. Harris. 47
Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Sidner attended
the funeral Of his stepmother, Mrs.
Valentine, at Withers Mill, Mo. !,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

tertained at a reception Monday even-
ing, June 18th, at Hawks hall in
honor of their brother William Nc
Kinley Brooks, who graduated from
Keokuk high school class of 1914. Mr..
and Mrs. Watkins were assisted in
receiving by Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Holt, Mr.. and Mrs. Samue' Johnson
and Mrs. Isaac Morton Of Quincy, Ill.
Mrs. Arthur Fox and Miss Irelia'
Bland presided at the punch bowl. The
color scheme was green and white,
which was the class colors. Robbins
orchestra furnished the music for the
evening and the younger set engaged
in dancing. The guests departed at
a late hour, voting Mr.. and Mrs.
Watkins as very delightful enter.
tainers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
QUINCY ITEMS.

Mesdames Sophia Humphrey and
Mamie Berry spent Saturday IN
Edna, Mo-, and report pleasant
trip.
Rev. T. Price, Miss Marion Fields
and Mrs. Mattye Lillye are in at
tendance at the Quincy district Sun
day school convention this week at
Edwardsville, Ill.
Mrs. H. C. Harris entertained
about twenty-five friends on Friday
afternoon of last week at a kitchen
shower for Mrs. Lillian M. Humphrey,
who becomes the bride of Mr.. Chas.
Mitchell this week.
There has been three other show
ers for her, namely, linen, embroidery
! and china.
Mrs. Mamie Hall is slowly improv-
ing.
The annual sermon of the Knights
and Daughters of Tabor was preached
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
CLARINDA. IOWA.

Mrs. C. Farrier returned from her
trip in Missouri, where she had been
to the burial of her nephew, who died
suddenly. s ~
Mrs. Della Williams and son Of St.
Joe are visiting her parents, Rev
and Mrs. Mitchell.
Mrs, Carrie Reed was suddenly
called to Des Moines to the bedside
TO her daughter, Mrs. Thalbia Penn
berton.
Rev. N. r Morgan is enjoying a
visit from his granddaughters of Ot-
tumwa.
The Court of Calantha gave a
supper and public installation. A
neat sum was realized and the fol-
lowing officers elected: Mrs. Allie
Jones, w. councillor; Mrs. Fannie
Looney, w. INK; Mrs. Maud Jones,
w. Instr; Mrs. Mary Arnett, W.
orator; Mrs. Nina Pemberton, w. r.
of Dts; Mr.. Allen Jones, w. R. Of A.;
Mrs. Ida Williams, w. escort; Mrs.
Anna Stewart, w. Con-; Mrs. Nancy
Montgomery, Asst. Con-; Miss Callie
Arnett, w. Directress; Mrs. Addie
Able, w. herald; Mrs. Tillie Lee, W.
protector, i..~s8 z &4st8s
Mrs. r. E. Wilkerson, accompanied
by her grandchildren, are at present
in Platte City, Mo-, called there by
the illness Of her brother.
Mrs. Martha Lewis is on the sick
list.
Miss Palmer of Maryville is visit
ing the Misses Mitchell.
The Daughters of Tabernacle gave
their annual sermon, preached by
Rev. Mitchell. The following were
officers: High preceptress, Mrs. Ella
Black; vice, Mrs. Gertie Cason; high
rigea, Mrs. Lu Nash; secretary, Miss
Callie Arnett.
Mrs G. B. Washington is enjoying
visit from her father from Oregon,
Mo.
Mr.. VIM. Mitchell, Jr., Of Maryville,
Mo-. is located here and has employ
ment.
Mrs, Allie Jones is seriously ill at
her home. -,
Mrs. Nancy Campbell continues i'll
at her daughters home, Mrs. Ed
Pemberton.
The association was represented in
Omaha by the pastor, Rev. Mitchell,
who speaks we'll Of the assembly.
Mrs. Eva Davis is in Seattle visit
ing her father.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Young, an
auctioneer of notion goods, arrived
in our city last week to make our
city their headquarters while working
in this section Of the country. They
came from Peoria, ILL.,, here, and are
stopping with Mrs. Lucy Birney on
Leyner street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

Mr.. w. H. Lowry who is student at
the State University. came to our city
accomplished by his wife. She will r..
main here while Prof. Lowry will
spend the summer at the lakes at Man.
hatten, In. He is studying dentistry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
ception

The Richard Allen Aid society will
meet Wednesday evening at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, at which
time all members are urged to be
present. There will be business OF
Importance. Wilberforce university
will be the topic Of discussion and
will be lead by Miss Nellie A. Leftage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

A very nice welcome reception was
given by Union Congregational Church
in honor of thei. new pastor last Mon
day evening. A good size crowd was
present and fine musical and speak
ing program The ladies were attired
in beautiful gowns and Rey. and Mrs.
Alexander enjoyed this splendid re-
ception.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
BUXTON ITEMS.
Especial to Bystander.)

Especial to Bystanue1:J
The F, B. w. club met at the nome
of Mrs. Myrtle Stewart last Wednes-
day Rev. j. H. Wharton was present
and made a few interesting and en-
couraging remarks. o.
Mrs. D. Mae Luess Of Kansas Clty
arrived in the city last Wednesday on
a visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Martin Lee.
The Ladies' Industrial club met
with Mrs. Mary Baker last Wednes-
day. - ,s..l...< =, ,t, .g.,....,r, @.3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
Stomach Troubles.

Many remarkable cures Of stomach
troubles have been effected by Cham
berlain's Tablets. One man who had
spent over two thousand dollars for
medicine and treatment was cured by
a few boxes of these tablets. Price,
rs cents. For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
For An Impaired Appetite.

70 improve the appetite anu
strengthen the digestion try 1e"
doses of Chamberlain's Tablets. Mr.
J H. seitz, of Detroit, Mich, says:
"They restored my appetite when I'M
haired, relieved me of bloated feel
ing and caused pleasant and salts
factory movement of the bowels" For
sale b, all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

The Mothers Congress will hold
their next meeting Saturday after
noon, July 4th, at the residence OF
Mrs. Price Alexander, at which time
the husbands Of the members will be
the invited guests and members are
requested to bring their lunch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
KEOkUk, IOWA.
Especial to the Bystander.)
Gard Of Thanks

We, the three colored graduates Of
lie Yueqa 'Iooqos q5!q NnHosN 10 tI6I
those who contributed to our merri-
ment by giving US graduation pres.
ents. Also those who assisted in the
planning and carrying out of various
entertainments for our benefit and
enjoyment.
Ruth Bland.
William M. Brooks.
Arthur Vincel Robbins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

The Dramatic Art club pleasantly
surprised Mrs. J. B. Rush last Tues
day afternoon by a reception in honor
of her graduation. A large number
o: friends were invited to partake OF
the dainty repast
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

Mrs. John L. Thompson and broth
er, Gus Watkins, were called to AL
bany, Mo-, Tuesday to the bedside of
their sister, Mrs. J. Mamm, who is
dangerously i'll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

Mr.. Crump, formerly of Iowa, but
now Of North Dakota, who has been
a student in the Iowa State univer-
sity, from which he graduated there
last week from the college of medl-
cine, was in our city visiting here a
few, days. From here he left for Den
yer, Colo, where he expects to enter
the practice. We wish for him sue
coSs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

The Intellectual Improvement club
held meeting with Mrs. Harvey
Brown. After installation of officers
Mrs. Chas. Cousins was elected as a
delegate to the National Federation,
to be held in Wilberforce. Mrs. F. ?.
Johnson was elected alternate. An
enjoyable picnic on the lawn was
held. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

Mrs. Higgins Of Marlin, Texas, is
in our city visiting her niece, Mrs.
J. B. Rush Mrs. Higgins is busi-
ness woman there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

Mrs. Walter Manuel of Lima,
Ohio. a sister of Mrs. Geo. H. Young,
is here visiting her this week. They
made very pleasant call to the By
stander Office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

DR.. A. J. Booker will address the
Young Mems Sunday School club at
the A. M. E church Sunday after
noon at. 4:30 p. m. Ladies especially
invited. S@ >r-s.7t'25 ''
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

MIR. w. J. Shepard of Buxton has
purchased the Mystic moving picture
show on Eleventh and Center streets
and is now running it under the new
management.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

The Hopkins Bros. store is one of
the best place to trade At. They are
courteous to all and solicit your trade
see their adv in the Bystander,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
ANNOUNCEMENT. 81, ! ,

On Tuesday evening, June 30th, the
citizens Of DessMoines will tender
grand reception lat the Corinthian
Baptist churchain honor Of the 1914
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26

Mrs. Rufus Smith of 121 E. Locust
street has been quite sick the past
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
Farm Lands, 600 acres 2k miles from
Leonard. q miles from Sheslin. Coco
soil, In tracts from 40 to 24O acres
For particulars address
Herman AZZALINO, owner.
Hollandale, Wis
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
CITY NEWS:
The r. C. club will meet at the res
idence Of Mrs. Kitchen, 1906 Park
street, Saturday p. m.

Mrs. Nanny Powell Of Macon, Mo-,
Mrs. J. w. Campbell, 126 Ridge
street. She is. having a nice visit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
Fire Works
HEADQUARTERS
HOPKINS
bRoS co.
6I8 Locust St.

from, with lowest prices. Check
this list, bring it in to assist
you in making your selection,
or call US up, walnut 21," and
we will deliver them to you at
any time. t%
A Large Assortment Of Flags
Silk-wool Bunting and Muslin
- Flags mounted on sticks.
Open on Friday evening and
on July 4th until noon.
Leader Sparkers &c.
Giant Sparklers 10c.
Torpedoes.
Small size per box 1c. Medi-
UNI size SC. Large size per box
10c.
Punk.
Per dozen sticks &c.
Fire Crackers.
Lady crackers per string &c.
Small Manderin per bunch Sc.
Large Manderin per bunch
10c. .~7.
No. 3 Giant 2 for 1c. I
4-inch U. S. 75c per 100.
Daylight 5-inch 1c each; eOc
per hundred.
5-inch Giant 4 for SC. =
Penny Goods.
Star sticks; 4-inch serpents;
snakes; grasshoppers; Yes
torpedoes.
Penny sssortments: Pin
wheels, fire tops, ruby illumina-
tors, niger chasers, colored
light, buster buttons holy ter
ror sticks, 4 ball Roman can
dies, sky rockets, electric span
giles, silver snow cakes, green
and red silver sprays. 4
a. Roman Candles.
6 ball, per doz., 10 cents.
8 ball, per doz., 25 cents.
10 ball, per doz., 35 cents.
IL ball, per doz., SO cents.
Is ball, per doz., 60 cents.
20 ball, per doz., rs cents.
rs ball, each Is cents.
80 ball. each 20 cents.
Sky Rockets.
/ and 2 o., per doz., IL cents.
3 o., per doz., rs cents.
a o., per doz., 40 cents. :
6 o., per doz., SO cents.
8 o., 3 for rs cents.
/ h., each 10 cents.
2 fb., each IS cents.
3 1b each Is cents.
4 h., each 40 cents.
Mines.
No. / mines, each S cents.
No. 8 mines each 8 cents.
No. 5|mines each 10 cents. :
No. 6 mines, each rs cents.
No. 7 mines, each 40 cents.
No. 8 mines, each IS cents.
No. 9 mines, each s1.00.
No. 10 mines, each $1.50.
Triangles.
1 OF. triangles, each 5 cents.
3 OF. triangles, each 10 cents.
q OF. triangles, each Is cents.
8 OF. triangles, each 20 cents.
1 1b. triangles, each rs cents.
Vertical Wheels.
8-inch wheels, each 15 cents.
10-inch wheels, each rs cents.
12-inch wheels, each IS cents.
16-ich wheels, each 75~cent
Balloons.
6-in,. balloons, each 10 cents
8-inch balloons, each Is cents.
1O-inch balloons, each zoe.
15-inch balloons, each 25c.
20-inch balloons, each 30c.
Animal balloons, each SOC.
Bengolas.
3-inch each S cents.
1-2 tb., each Is cents.
IA tb., each 10 cents.
1 tb., each 20 cents.
Bag Fire.
Each, per bag, rs cents.
IA tb. can fire, per can lOc.
TourbilIions.
No. !, each 10 cents.
No. 9, each 90 cents.
No. 4, each 80 cents.
Our store is just full
of suggestions of
Ways to
Spend Your
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-06-26
yKEOKuK IOWA.

" Especial to Bystapder.)
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Watkins en-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-28
MONK PIROUETTEs ON CHIMNEY.
Francisco" Brother, Under Nervous
strain. DcficS Police.

MtrtIn Rurel. an Austrian Christian
brother attached To- the Franciscan 0r1,-
Tor nineteen years. climbed to tho ton ~
SIX foot chimney on the sido of tho
roof oi the monastery AT 1873 West Thrtv-
nfst street last night and Denied his com
frores and detectives under Cant. Wsrd
OF the West Thirtieth street station for
ABOUT three hours They dared not ca ui,t
on the roof, fearing tho man would ilnn
10 an areawaN forty feet below
Nv" priests attached To the Church ~
81 Francis Of Assist adjoining tho mon.
astrlN had notified the police ~ Eury :
plight shortly after O'Clock ~,
thought he had gone insane. The rolt,c
exhausted every means Of p.rSuadip +.
Brother Burgl to come down and finally
left "'''''
About 10 o'clock. however Father Eu.r-
bus, mead of the Franciscans hero and
brother Kennedy. provincial 81 the ordor,
induced HIN to climb along the l,ds. nr
the gahled roof and finally tn ,ntc, tb.
hulIdlns n the window where they waited
l'r' huiil OF the New York Hospital ,yh,
twminod him, declared the man WA. nan
lhSdh'' hut h" wa later removed To- Relic
Nue uhder brother kcunedyS care
hurGI suffered II nervous breakdown r..
Gently ana was 10 have gone to "A CanadIa,
monastery tor a rest
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-28
GUARDS OF q STATES
READY TO MOBILIZE
Army Officers Believe Call Will
Come Despite Media
ton Proposal.
GOING AHEAD WITH PLANS
Concentration Sites Selected by
Gen. Evans-Onc TO BE
Near New York.
GOING AHEAD WITH PLANS

Army officers OF the Department o.
the East. who have hitherto rcfrainec
from commenting on the Mexican situa.
ton as /, affects the state militia. said
yesterday. despite the progress OF the
mediation proposal. that 1t was mot only
possible but proba BILE" that the National
Guard would he called upon to mobilize
They are going right along with their
plans with the idea that the Intervention
OF the South American countries is likely
to fail
Col. william @. Ham. chief OF stan
under Gen. Robert X. Evans. commanding
the Department OF the East. received re-
ports yesterday from the Adjutant-Ge
erals OF the twenty-cne States and the
District OF Columbia which are under the
Jurisdiction Of the department that the
State militias could mobilize forty eight
hours after the Presidents call for volun-
teers. Camp sites for the troops in each
State have also been reported.
The troops will not be modified. how
ever. until after a declaration OF war or "A
call for volunteers. Gen. Evans and his staff
on Governors Island have several con-
centration sites selected. whore they can
send the troops of the six divisions in
the East after they are mustered in
States
one OF these will be located near New
York for the convenience OF trarsporta-
ton. The troops Of New York--ds signated
as the sixth Division OF the First Army
Corps-ihose of Pennsylvania. the Seventh.
and OF New Jersey. included In the Eighth.
will probably be concentrated at that
point. The New England troops will lie
assembled near Boston, and there will also
h. zeal hn
middle West and South.
The list Of mobilization camps In the
Department OF the East does not include
New York. because the site here has not
beer settled 1t is almost certain to be
staten Island
The other camps in the Eastern States
are Maine. Augusta; New Hampshire
Concord Vermont. Colchester; Massachu-
setts. South birmingham: Rhode Island.
Samsvllle Connecticut, Mantle Pennsyl-
wanna. Mount Gretna. Maryland. Hale
thorpe New Jersey. Sea Girt. Delaware.
Newcastle Virginia Richmond West
Virginia. Terra Alta. North Carolina.
Camp Glenn South Carolina. near Column
bus Georgia. Macon; Florida. Camp
Flcrsng Jacksonville. Kentucky. Fort
Thomas Tennessee. Nashville Alabama,
Montgomery. Mississippi. Meridian. pIs-
trict Of Columbia. Fort Myer. Va Most
of them are the regular state camps
Lieut.. col w II. Sage. L. :. \. de-
tailed as Inspector Instructor of Infantry
iu the National Guard. inspected yesterday
the arsenal AT seventh avenue and Thirty
NTH street. whore more than "A million
rounds Of amnuritio are stored.
one Of the visitors 10 the National
Guard headquarters IN the Municipal
Building yesterday was COL Cornelius
Vanderbilt. Inspector -t;encral of the Stat.
Too L.. l.s.l lit
col Walton. capt Edward Mc.Neer COM
manding Troop G In Brooklyn. also called
His 500 men have been drilling nightly
and are ready Ia take the field at once.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-28
BATTLE IN MEXICAN STOCKS.
Driven Jp 10 Points, hut
Drops Back Again.

Talk of peaCoable settlement OF the
Mexican trouble without further damage
to properties in which American capital is
invested. especially In the oil wells. to-
gether with the fact that "A large short
Interest existed in Mexican Petroleum. was
responsible for sensational rise in that
stock yesterday. This, however, WAS fol-
lowed by another sharp drop.
Ten minutes before the market opened
many brokers were receiving orders to
buy at the market" AZ "A result the
first hundred shares sold AZ 60, "A gain
OF llii points over last weeks closing
This rise was enough to cause eXc.t,m, mt
on the floor. and other brokers who had
been ordered to buy AT the market has
tened to cover AT any price.
The next sale was AT So; then 200
shares at ~. and another 100 at IS This
was the top price reached ana the rise of
1874 points had taken place in less than
n quarter Of an hour, The demand salts
Ned for Il few moments. the price Stunned
again and on news that the CONSTITUTIONS
alist forces were about to make another
attack on Tamplco. where the Mexican
Petroleum Company has large interests. "A
further reaction occurred and in less than
half hour the price had dropped more
than $40 n share The stock finally closed
ut ii y, 81. points down from the DAYS
high and within half n point of the new
low level reached on last Saturday.
American Smelling and Refining Com.
pany which has large interests IN
Mexico and which closed last SATURDAY. m
;, a. rose to 6l'S Yesterday on the favor
able ncws and closed At 80. gain of
points over last weeks closing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-28
EX-ARMY OFFICER TELLS
OF LOSSES IN GAMBLING
c. Il. Collins. Former British
Captain. Describes Efforts 10
Win Back Fortune.

baltimore. Nd. April Capt.
Charles Glenn Collins formerly Brit.
ish army officer. now being tried on the
charge Of obtaining by false pretenccs
S25 from Richard II Thompson. vice.
president Of the Maryland Trust Com
pany. was "A witness in his own behalf
to-day. He told Of his life in the
army, OF having lost a fortune 10y cards
and specuations and his attempts tn
build up his broken finances by promot-
ing schemes.
Without reservation Collins related his
first wife's efforts to persuade him TO give
up gambling. and told how she finally left
him in Egypt, Then after three or four
years he had come to this country TO aid
her In obtaining a divorce.
Collins said that after he had me, Miss
Amelia Wheeler of Fairfield. Conn
daughter OF Samuel H. Wheeler pres dent
OF the Wheeler a Wilson Sewing Machine
Company. she had helped him to obtain
money OF promote the Reaver Dam enter
prise. near this city.
He testified that her family finally in
duced her To execute "A deed of trust which
prevented further negotiations. because
of this. he said, Frederick Il, Swift a
New York lawyer. who had advanced
money. threatened to prevent his proposed
marriage with Miss Wheeler The Wheeler
family also opposed the niarriag" ana put
detectives on his trail, lie and Miss
Wheeler would have been married hut for
the arrest he said,
Collins declared the Lauterbach charge
false, The trial Will continue tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-28
TO DIRECT MEXICAN ROAD HERE,
President T.. y. Brown Won't Re-
turn Until Troubles End,

r. y. Brown, president of the National
Railways Of Mexico, will in all probability
not return to Mexico until the troubles
there are over. In the meantime Santl-
ago Mendoz, a vice-presldent OF the road.
WIZ continue To serve as active head OF
the property.
Mr. Brown was one Of the few Ameri.
can officials connected with the property
whom President lIuerta asked to remain
In the roads employ when he ordered all
other Americans to turn over their posi.
tons TO MeNicans Mendez's appointment,
has been confirmed by the American
board of directors in New York. Mr.
Brown viii probably keep In communica
ton with the National Railways office
in Mexico city rs soon as communications
are restored and to n certain extent direct
the roads operation and policy from here,