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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-11
Theaters
The smart Set.


| In these up-to-date times one must
be very aggressive to submit to the
| public something which can satisfy
the most fastidious and in booking
! The Smart Set. Manager Wise feels
| that he has secured an attraction that
will more than please his patrons.
This attraction Ia headed by whitney
and Tut, and have met with very
gatherings wherever they have ap-
psared, and 1t 10 safe to predict that
they will duplicate their success At the
Academy. where they arc booked for
tomorrow matinee and night Whit
ney and Tutt's method Of entertain
ing 10 entirely away from all others in
their particular line, the production
IL full Of creolea. smart comedians.
Special attention has been paid to the
choice Of those engaged. 20 that the
proper blending Of same could be OBJ
tanned. and has proven successfully
in a. much A. each member Of the
company has SO fas received dattertng
receptions With the Smart Set. slap
stick comedy has been done away
with and tho comedy now offered con-
tains matter that provokes nothing
but hearty laughter.
every Good Eddie"
A number OF clever principals. q
dosen or more exceptionally pretty
strlA stunning costumes. beautiful set
tings ana jerome Kern's music are
said to make Very Good Eddie the
Marbury- Comstock Company's musi-
cal play, which comes to the Academy
of Music for three nights and Satur.
day matinee. commencing Thursday,
October IL, following it's year-long run
at the Princess Theater, New York.
very much worth while.
Very Good Eddie was written by
Philip Bartholomae and Guy Bolton.
with lyrics by Schuyler Green. Miss
Elsie Do Wolfe IL responsible for the
settingA q scene on q Hudson River
boat and the Rip Van Wrinkle Inn.
both scenes being described a. charm
Ing. Melville Ellis designed the cos
tumoA
The story Of VERY Good Eddie"
has to do with two married couples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Kettle and Mr..
and Mrs. Percy Darling. The heads
Of the respective families are Mrs.
Kettle ana Mr.. Darling. All four en-
bark on tho steamer; but at the last
minute, Mrs. Kettle and Mr.. Darling
90 ashore for some forgotten errands
and the boat sails without them. OF
course. Kettle and Mrs Darling are
promptly recognised ~ bridal cou-
pie and their troubles and the chase
by the left behind pair form the story.
"Whtle tho CITY 61eepa."
At last the guardians Of the city's
peace have their Innings and big In
ninSs they are. too. while the City
SleepI' pays deserved tribute 70 the
integrity and fearlsssness Of the aver
aEs bluecoat ana this II largely re-
sponsble Cor the bumper audiences
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-11

Philadelphia, Oct i0-wAlter r.
wAldeman. seventeen years old. OF
vineland. N. J.. q freshman At the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania, died in a
hospital hero yesterday from injuries
received while tackling = dummy dur
ing football practice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-11

ilness XIV Ia, Els Ia, @.4S Ia.
Running race for all ages. purse
s200, won by Envy DENNY; Thrill
&C. Jacksonl, second DR.. r.. /. Swar-
enger q. BerEen), third. Miss Edith,
Merry Hampton. Bulgar and Cloth OF
Gold also ran. Time: l:o2 rs.
Valley steeplechase. purse $500. won
by Collonette IN. Houston) Louie
Love Dob Taylor), second. Time
4:0S Id.
Three year olds and upwards, won
by Darkey Denny: Remarkable II.
Bergen). second; Narnoc. J, V. Jr.
wv. Wood. third. Toison dor and
Chiffon Squaw also ran. Time:
l:I6l-5
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-11
~Whfle tho CITY 0scpa."

Al ta6e the gUardian0 OF tho cfty6
peace have their inninss and big In
ninSs they are. too. while the City
6leeps' pays q deserved tribute 70 the
integrity and fearlsssness OF the aver
aGs bluecoat ana this II largely re-
sponAhle Cor the bumper audiences
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-11
ROBINS CONE BACK

Continued from First Page.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25
The Weather-cIoudy.
Four Smart Blouse STYLES
r HE and fashionable in Blouse styles for Spring
! expressed in these

Colored Organdie Blouses
trimmed with neat embroidery
and hemstitching, Blouse finish
ed with small pearl buttons,
shades of flesh, blue, maize and
white-$2.9S.
All-Over Embroidered Wolfe
Blouses with frilling around
collar and on cuffs, pearl but
tons-$1.0S.
Hand Embroidered Imported
Japanese Kimonos at $3.50
and $500.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25

Hon Arlcn q. Swiger. member OF the
State Board of Regents, from Sisters
vile. was i'm Wheeling yesterday. On
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25

". Hoffman. Lima o.: r. q. Williams.
Mansfield: q. A. Prigg. Washington: J.
A. Jones. Welisburg; c. NJ. Alton. MinEo
Junction.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25
RAID "SPEAKER"
Prohibition Officers Get Fifteen Baskets
of Beer and Considerable whis-
key on water Street.

Deputy Prohibition Commissioners
Nhsrles NJ. Earhart. Bert Phillips and
O'Clock last night and confscated con-
siderable wet goods. Fifteen baskets
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25
About People f,
Movements % indy EQUALS e
sns From lie City.
AT THE HOTELS.

stamm-Mr. and Mrs r. J. Artcrs
kirhwoods = ~ Spencer. BarncsvIlte T.
Thomas y Reed. Fairview, o.: W a.
Niltuns. Barton; Mary l.. cline. Hanni-
ptlf NJ and Mrs. ". z. Noon. Ciarks-
,1.prg, }. ;. DUNCAN. MorEantown: W. A
Black. Cadiz. %.
Windsor-Miss T. ". Mckay. Ashta.
hula. -. IS. Smith. Jr chester. Har-
rison Sihiy. She phe rdstown. -. l.. Nor
san. IInc sroFcy y White. Fairmont
Grand Central T. Covert Zanes-
vile. .. ". 30 Sife. r. the sda. Z; w.
henderson. k0doi. q. D.. Stoncking To-
dois y. y Anderson. Eodol. r. ~ How
cil. BsruesNille, ". g. Bisanf, Zanss -
vile. =. n. Spohn. Washington. Pa. 4
= ndlcr. Washington. "a.
Mebnrc-M. p. Shawkcy. Charleston:
waiter =. Sugden. Sistersviile. D. q
rtctl. N.st Union. y. \. Strauss WASH
ington. Pa 4 q. SwiRer. sistcrsviiio.
NJ and Mrs. ,. T. Phillips. Porter,s
ais. ". q. Watson. Fairmonf. paul
q. Armstrong. Fairmonf
hofeH-c NJ. Crane. Terra Alta W.
Va. =, " Wharton, Parkcrsburg: ]. y.
Nary. Re slevuc. o. ". u. Fleming. Buck
honnoni Y. l. Pcnrosc warn0ck, o., q
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25
RIVER FALLING
Crest Of % Feet o Inches Was Reached
Here at Noon Yesterday
General River News.

The Ohio is now falling rapidly after
having reached the crest OF It's rise
at noon yesterday with 2S feet s inches
being registered at the local wharf.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25

Walter =. Sueden. prominent attorney
OF Sistersvtlle. was here yesterday. ON
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25

Crepe de Chine Blouses trim
med down front with narrow
tucks and hemstitching, collar
finished with pequot edging,
seams hemstitched, blouse fas-
tens with large pearl buttons,
flesh, white, maize and rose
shades-$3.9S.
Combination Blouses of wash
satin and Georgette crepe, neat
stirring at shoulders and large
collar, white, flesh and maize
$3.8S.
Third Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25

william Eshenberg OF Warrington,
was n business visitor here yesterday.
Miss T. NJ. Mckay. OF Ashtabuia. o..
spent yesterday In Wheeling. with
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25

OF beer. eight gallons Of whiskey ana
Edward Beltz. the alleged proprietor.
we're taken. The latter gave bond for
MS appearance before the grand Jury
The liquor was placed in the county
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25

Hon. NJ. +. Shawkey.. state superinten-
dent of schools arrived yesterday from
Charleston. 20 spend n few days here ON
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25

AONaAn0 oUOCEEDU LIKE HuCQEHH
IN saylnE this We can say that Ne have
sucoesded beyond our every expe~f.flor
We have succeeded 10 that extent thaf
We fnd our present quarters are onffreix,
TOO small To accom- nnodafe our iargr
number Of patients. and this IL ~ an
nounot our removal 70 i27f-1237 Martef
street situated over Nico1rs Art sfore
and opposite the Victoria Theatre wbere
We VIII be found ON and after March
We extend 20 YOU a very eordiat 10
vitaticn 70 visit what you viii find -
b tho most up-to-date Dental ofi~c H..
the state Of West Virginia
We have spared no expense in t,.t.tt
ing every Imaginable up-fo-dats son,,s-
tcnces 20 axe care OF our rapidly in
Ne 70 execute Modern Dentistry.
y visit from YOU does not obIIgafe xou.
% speno any money with us unless yc,i
are thoroughly convinced Of the f,rt
inst ~ arc IN n better position 10 fake
care % you than anyone else
This ~ tho day % thinRs aa~~,.s~
ana 20 this end We have ADAPTED NO..
oalc methods Of sterilization
service shall b. our watch-word -
m each and every instance. our fee Nh
- consistent with service r~nd~r-1
flates $500 and up. Gold Crowns. asE
300 High Grade Porcelain Croo'ns
800. Bridge Work 1900 No. ,o~.s
Lady Assistant
.sss or sweet AIR administered for
Omen wa "a ~. ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25

AZ o'clock last night the water had
already fallen six feet Snow is re-
ported along the Allegheny with rs
lnches OF snow in the valley. The
Monongahela continues 10 receed.
The only boats here yesterday was
the Liberty In at s y. m. from Parkers.
burg. She will leave this morning al
1880 for Matamoras. The Dunbar il
due from Pittsburgh TO Charleston ar
10 O'Clock tonight The Ruth is due
up from Charleston Sunday morning
at 5 O'Clock.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-03-25
River stages

pITTSBuRGH. March IL
ing. clear
sTEUBENvILLE-2s feet. falling.
PAIsKEHsBURG-2s.5 feet. rising,
MoRGANTOwN-fe feet. fau,,g.
Oh tlll 81 Yet. rising cIoudv'
WAFkEN-i.3 feet. rising. CLOUDY.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
GOVERNOR TO SPEAK
At ASBURY Anniversary

The speakers for the opening day
of the 127th anniversary of Asbury
NJ. Z. Church which begins next Sun
day, will be DR.. T. e. Terry, Of Har-
rington who will preach in the morn
ing, and Bishop w. f. Mcdowell, D..
D.. OF the Washington area, of which
the Wilmington Conference is a part,
who will preach at night.
Mayor James f. Price has promised
10 be present at one of the services
on Sunday. and Governor Charles r..
Miller has said that he will be pres
ent II his duties will allow him.
The services on Sunday will begin
with a love feast at 9 o'clock in the
morning, preaching service at 10
o'clock, Sunday school at the regular
hour and tile evening services at their
accustomed time. Bishop Mcdowell
is one Of the strongest bishops on the
board.
One of the earliest Improvements
to be made at Asbury will be the in
terror decorations 10 the class room
which is occupied by James r. Nc
Kay. who has been the class leader
of the Tuesday night class for more
than forty years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
CHRISTIANA GOSSIP.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
CHRISTIANA. Del. Oct 1.-THE
mmebers Of the choir of the Christiana
NJ e. Church, will hold a bake on next
Saturday afternoon and evening at
Mrs. Currenders Office on South
Man street.
Miss Helen NJ. Heather. teacher in
the public school, spent the weekend
with her parents at Templeville, Md.
The Salem Social will hold its next
meeting on Thursday evening. at the
home of Paul Murray.
Miss Nellie Appleby spent the week
end with her sister. Mrs. George Da-
vis.-The Rev. o. II. Connolly. pastor
OF the Colora NJ. r Church. Colora
Md. was a visitor at the NJ p. par
sOnage on Saturday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11

upon the regular army. There viii
be no compensation to their wives
and children and dependent mothers
for the privatlons they have suffered
because their natural supporters
were called upon to do this work. The
cost to the Government, and therefore
TO the whole people, will be enorm-
Gus. Already It has cost not less than
s125, 100000. This is the price 49,
part Of the price-the people are pay
ing for Mr.. Wilson's war with Mexico.
During the month ending September
% last. S72 men were recruited in
New York State to I'll up militia regi-
ments. The cost OF this recruiting
was $4,000 or about $40 per man.
Roosevelt nj WilkesBnrre.
Ex-President Roosevelt, who ap-
pointed the Anthracite Coal Strike
Commission and forced the owners Of
the Pennsylvania coal mines to accept
arb .tration OF their controversy with
their employees, has decided TO go -
Wilkes-Barre. on Saturday, October
"a. and there explain to the very mn
ers who we're the benehciaries OF bis
insistence on arb tration. how Presl-
dent Wilson sacrificed the principle
OF arbitration when he took his stand
against arb trating the demands Of
the Railway BrOtherhOOds, how he
has injured the cause Of organized la
Dor. with the possible exception of
the members OF the BrotherhoOds,
and how their advantage is merely
temporary. because Mr.. Wilson has
by his course taken negotiations re-
gardng all questions affecting the
conditions OF labor from the unions
and the employers and established
the precedent for fixing them by leg
islative enactment He will show
that the inevitable tendency of Mr..
Wilson'S course is to reduce the labor
unions TO mere insurance agencies,
and that this Is a backward stem for
organized labor AS Mr.. Roosevelt's
friendship for labor has been substan-
tally demonstrated. his interpreta-
ton Of the Adamson bill in what may
he regarded as the home Of arbitra-
ton OF labor controversies is bound 10
be awaited with the utmost interest.
Colonel Roosevelt purposes to jour
noy all the way TO the Mexican bor
der. and at the little town of Gallon
New Mexico, to discuss How Preei
dent Wilson Got Us Into War" So
vital 10 the interests OF the country
does Mr. Roosevelt regard the cleo
ton Of Mr. Hughes that he is detem'
ined 10 let no consideration OF hi
personal convenience interfere with
his doing everything possible to pro-
mote that end.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
WILLIAM pP1cE DEAD.

CENTERVILLE, Md. Oct. ll.-Wil-
liam J. Price died at his home here on
Monday. He was born in Queen Annes
county October /, 1881, and for the last
so years had been a conspicuous figure
in the business world of the county. lie
was one Of the founders Of the Queen
Annes National Bank. of Centerville,
was its first vice-president, and later
president. lie was active in business
until a few years ago, when failing
health caused his retirement. lie leaves
four sons, William J. Price, Jr., presi-
dent of the Centerville Observer Pub
fishing Company; Thomas X. J.. Price
and Howard f. Price. proprietors OF the
Ceuterville Ice Company. and f. Ster-
ling Price, of Baltimore Mrs. Anne
Z. Bryan and Mrs. w. V. Bryan, Of Bal
timore, are sisters.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
SUNSHINE society

"A task is something to be done
not contemplated. The only work that
counts is that you put behind you"
The Executive Board of the Inter-
national Sunshine Society has accept
ed the invitation OF the Delaware Di-
vision, /. S. s., for the convention to
meet in Wilmington in 1917. Il Will
mean a great deal OF work for the va
rious branches of the Society, in the
State Of Delaware. for the coming
winter. United effort will accompl sh
much. Let US all join hands and
make the convention such a success
that IL will add laurels to the renown
OF the State 70 Delaware. as well as
to the Delaware Division of the l.
S. S.
VIII the press correspondents Of
all branches Of the Delaware Divi
sion, l. S. s., please kindly send re-
ports of their meetings, Immediately
after the meetings are heidi, to Mrs.
Otto " Ort. No. 1912 Delaware ave-
nue., City.
The Quarterly Meeting Of the Della
ware Division, !. S. s.. will be held
Thursday evening, October 10, at
eight o'clock. in the Sunday School
room Of St Andrew Church.
A meeting Of Cynthia's Helpers
Branch was held at the home Of Mrs.
Harry Dixon. No 1903 West Eighth
street. Tuesday evening, September
26. Tine branch has begun the win
ter's work and a "Chain Of Social
Teas" will be given during the coming
winter to augment the contents OF the
treasury.
The next meeting will be held at
the home OF Mrs Andrew Cathcart
No. 1913 Pine street. Tuesday even
ing, October 10.
A meeting Of the Coreopsis Branch
was held at the home OF DR.. Florence
NJ. Seward, No go West Ninth street
October g. Plans were made for Civ
ing a series of card parties during the
winter for the benefit Of the "Whee
Chair Fund" Quite a number o
chairs are in use, but the supply does
not equal the demand Any one hav-
ing a wheel-chair. not in use, by do
mating it to the Coreopsis Branch.
s. s., would confer a favor which
would be greatly appreciated by the
members.
A masquerade party will be held at
the home of Mrs. Winnard Bayliss.
avenue. Ashley. November 6.
An Executive Board meeting OF
the Delaware Division. I. S. s., will
he held at the home of Mrs. Frank L
No. 2O6 West Twentieth
street. Wednesday. October II. at 81
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
NAM WFINRTRG TO sPEAK HERE

Efforts are being made to get Leon
Weinberg, of Frederick, Nd, to de-
liver a political address in this city
Mr.. Weinberg was the man who sec
onded the nomination Of Charles b.
Hughes at the Republican National
Convention.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
RAILROAD WIS TO MEET.

Members of the Veteran Employees
Association OF the Delaware Division
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad will
meet on next Saturday, when much
business will came up for trans
action.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
CutiCIra Is
SOCOOd The
Skin and Scalp

because the Soap is
a pure neutral sapona-
ceous solvent for i'm
purities which clog the
pores, often causing
pimpleS and blackheads.
2. Because the ONT
ment is a super creamy
emollicnt for soothing
and healing conditions
which cause the skin to
redden, roughen, itch,
burn. crust and scale.
Sample Each Free by Mail
with s2-p book on the skin Address postcard:
"Cutleura. Dept IS. Boston" sold everywhere
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11

ance VIII be discussed,
The first meeting of the New Era
Branch. l. S. s., will be held at the
Hotel DUPONT, Monday, October 16. at
p. m.
Plans will be discussed relative to
raising funds for the convention ex-
penses. All members are requested
to be present.
Cooperation is essential to all I'M
dertakings-sO don't be afraid to
share your pleasures"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11

attend. as business Of especial import
ance will be discussed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11

An Executive Board meeting Of
the Delaware Division, l. S. S., will
he held at the home Of Mrs. Frank L
Shilling No. 2O6 West Twentieth
street. Wednesday. October II. at s
p. m. All members are requested to
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-28
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
HAD LARGE ASSETS

Fargo, N. D., Oct. 27.-That the
North Dakoto improvement company
had assets of $116,S9S.43 in excess OF
its liabilities to contract holders when
it went into hands of receivers in
1918, was the evidence of Walter
Thompson. accountant, produced in
federal court trial of E. A. Wilson and
r. NJ. Farmer, former officers Of the
company. charged with conspiracy to
defraud.
Mr.. Thompson, government witness,
under questioning of attorneys for the
defense, showed this afternoon that
at the time of the receivership of the
company had total assets of $685.
SSO.5e. according to its own records,
while it's liabilities to contract hold
ers were placed at $43S,24S.55, in ad-
dition. liabilities included $15,61O.56
in bills payable, and $1,6O5, in unpaid
dividends to stockholders.
The government had contended, in
It's opening statement of the case
that the company was insolvent from
the day it was organized.
Mr.. Thompson fixed the net realty
value at s395,O19.S6, balance being
made up in group of items.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-28
BIG INCREASE Of
PUBLIC INTEREST
IN STOCK MARKET
Trading Broad And Active; AS
surance of New British Loan
Great Stimulant.
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
DOMINATING FEATURE

New York, Oct. 27.-There were in
dications in today's trading, the
broadcast and most active since Mon.
day, of a revival of public interest,
that element having been lacking for
almost a fortnight. Sentiment seem.
ed to be more hopeful regarding COM
ing events, the assured success of the
new British loan proving a powerful
stimulant.
Professionals dominated the mar
ket, however, this being clearly dem
onstrated by the activity Of pools and
cliques in the low priced rails and
the specialties embraced sugar, pa
per, leather and minor industrial
groups.
There were numerous new records,
Bethlehem Steel leading on it's fur
ther rise of 8 points, to $50. Other
striking gains and new maximums
were: Atlantic, Gulf & West Indies,
which rose 8 7-S, to 104 rs; Utah
Copper, 4 rs, to 10G; Cuba Cane Su'
gar, 2 5.S, to Is IA; Central Leather,
4. to 94 "a; American Writing Pa
per preferred, 3-4, to 4S, and Consol-
idated Gas of Baltimore, 2, to 1876 a..
Further advances Of one to four
points were registered by the non.div-
ident rails, latest accessions to that
division including Wisconsin Central,
Iowa Central, Ontario & Western, and
Chicago & Alton. Rock Island was
again strong feature, regaining
much of yesterdays decline, but
yielding at the close.
No material alteration was shown
by foreign exchange rates, receipt of
another large consignment of British
gold leaving sterling bills unchanged:
Bonds were more steady on reduced
offerings of international issues. To-
tai sales, par value, $6,470,000.
United States Bonds were unchang
ed on CALL
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-28
BAKER DOES NOT
REVEAL SOURCES
Of RUM0RED RAID
Officials Still in Quandry Over
Announced Impending Attack
by Conspirators.
BELIEVED IT IS MERELY
A POLITICAL MANEUVER

Washington, Oct. 27.-Secretary
Baker left for Wilmington, Ohio, to.
night to continue his campaign speak
ing without revealing either the sourc-
es or the exact nature of the informa.
tion which impelled the war depart.
ment secretary to issue statement,
saying 1t had knowledge that an at.
tack on the border or on American
troops in Mexico was being planned
by enemies of the administrations
policy toward Mexico.
1t was learned, however, that the
suspicion was aroused here sometime
ago, and that reports of an alleged
raid conspiracy appearing in certain
American papers were transmitted to
the border for investigation. Agents
Of the department of justice and Of
the treasury are supposed to have
made the inquiry.
Suggestions that the statement was
SO worded as to virtually charge
American political opponents of the
administration of conspiring with the
bandits caused both Secretary Baker
and Secretary Lansing today to reiter-
ate the latter's statement of last night
that there was no intention to do
such thing. Both said it was i'm.
possible to conceive that any Ameri-
can could be involved in such an en-
terprise, and that Mexicans now in
the United States were responsible
for the plot, wishing to embroil the
United States and Mexico to the end
that the de facto government might
be Overthrown.
In declining to make public the ma
ture Of the information received, it
was said at both the war and state
departments that to do so would close
valuable channel through which
watch could be kept on Mexican af.
fairs. The arrest of some individuals
accused of completely in the plot, it
was stated authoritatively, probably
would be the public's next informa.
tion on the subject.