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The Washington times., 1916-08-09
HEARING Of M'LEAN.
CASE POSTPONED.
Plaintiff In Letter Contest A.
lowed Ten Days to Answer
Defendants Claim.

Hearing on the rule issued on Francis
T. Homer. Of Baltimore and New York.
named adviser to the executor under
the will Of the late John r. Mclean. re-
curing him to show cause why he
should not be restrained from delivering
to the American Security and Trust
Company certain personal and private
letters Of the late millionaire and news
paper publisher and financier. was post
Stafford signed the order Of postpone
ment.
Tho plaintiff, Edward Beale McLesn.
who sued for the Injunction to restrain
to reply to any claim made by tn. do
fendant for affirmative relief. It 10
owing to this privilege that tho court
signed the order again postpoininS the
The American Security and Trust
Company. named as executor In the
will of John r. Mclean. today nled In
the Probate Court Its answer to the
S G .s ts sS Hws sna B. aa of ses
and only heir Of the deceased.
The answer admits formal allegations
In the caveat respecting the death OF
Mclean and other questions not In dis
lions contained in paragraph s Of the
cayeat. and asserts the facts to be as
follows:
THE paper writing. dated the third
day of June. 1915, is the last will ana
testament of John r. Mclean. de-
ceased; that the paper writing was
formally executed in the mode required
by law. and at the time OF the execu-
tion OF the paper writing. John n. NC
Lean was of sound and disposing mind,
capable Of executing a valid deed. or
contract; that the execution OF the
paper writing was not procured by I'M
portunities, persuasions, misrepresen-
tations. and undue influence practiced
upon Mclean by any person or per
sons, and that the execution Of the
paper by John r. Mclean was his free
and voluntary act"
The answer asserts that the executor
is willing that issues may be framed
and tried before a jury so as to de-
termine the truth Of the allegations of
the caveat.
The trust company's answer IL signed
by Corcoran Thorn. vice president of
the company. 1t was filed by Attorneys
]. J. Darlington and Frank ]. Hogan.
The Washington times., 1916-08-09
Hotel Employe Files
Suit For $4,000

Ths Willard Hotel Company today
was made defendant in a damage suit
for $4,000 filed in the District Supreme
Court by Mary Swami. an employe Of
the laundry Of the hotel The plaintir
alleges that on May last q door fell
and injured her back. for which 5000
10 asked. similar sum IL sought for
injuries alleged to have been received
to her wrist. hand. and arm by q defec-
tive electric iron. Tho petition was
filed by Attorney Alvin L. Newmyer.
The Washington times., 1916-08-09
Boat Regatta Plans.

Tho Analostan Boat Club will send a
crack crew In an eight-oared shell In
the regatta of the Old Dominion Boat
Club. next Saturday.
The Potomac Boat Club. Of Washing
ton. will be unable to participate In
the regatta.
A compile program for the regatta
will be announced Friday. Included on
the program are races for eight-oared.
four-oared. double and single Dared
shells. canoe fitting and canoe balancing
contest and swimming and diving "a
hibitions and contests. The regatta Is
scheduled to begin at Z o'clock.
After the events on the river. reiresh-
ments will be served at the club house
by the ladies' auxiliary. ana in the eve
ming q dance will take place. There Will
be 80 Invitations.
City land books were reviewed last
night by the local board Of tax review
In the Office Of Charles II. Callahan
commissioner of revenue.
The Washington times., 1916-08-09
T.R. RIDES COWPONY,,
CHEERS W|LDFEATS
"BuIly, BY George, These Boys
Are Not Too Proud to
Fight" He Says.

NEW YORK, Aug. s.-Fuli permission
to bulldog any steer in the stampede
outflt Is hereby offered as a prize by
Bill-The Thompsons-Phil. publicity
agents Of the peries Of Western contests
being held this week at the sheepshead
Bay Speedway. to the first person who
guesses the identity of the ex-President
Of the United States who was present
yesterday who calculated, Bully. by
George!" at the feats ne witnessed. who
mingled freely with the cowboys and
cowgirls. who borrowed q sambrero and
yarns with the old time Westerners
whom he met and who said to the news
paper men present:
An extraordinary spectacle. by
proud to nght!'
The enthusiasm OF Colonel Roosevelt.
for II was indeed he. was seldom more
chuckiins and cheering. his ardent per.
sonality reached out over the track and
infield and spurred the contestants on
to feats even more thrilling than usual.
Delays Dinner at Home.
At o'clock he telephoned home to
hold his dinner until o'clock or later,
that he was going to stay until the
finish. After the contests were over
the Colonel, popped up on a pony. rode
around, talked with the boys. and didn't
leave for home until nearly 1880.
Like a boy at his first circus was the
| Colonel. Beside him sat Mrs. Luelia
Irwin Jones, who as Luella Irwin won
at Cheyenne last year the title OF cham
pion lady relay rider Of the world. Mrs.
Jones was contestant at the Cheyenne
show six years ago. when the Colonel
was there
why It's better than fifty movie
shows. New York is wonderfully lucky
to be allowed to see II. Many Of these
boys I know. and they are wonders In
their line To see such a spectacle will
make a better American OF a man."
II was the steer bulldogging and the
bucking horse contests that chiefly In
terested the Colonel. although when the
horse OF Sidney Todd, In the pony ex-
press race. jumped ~ foot steel wire
fence without touching II the Colonel'i
amazement was great.
Steer Throwing Follows
Tho steer bulldoggins contests fol.
lowed the rain. The field was like q
lake, but the boys went out to show
the Colonel they were as good oil
better than the men he knew In hi.
early days in the West. In spite OF
the bad condition Of tho field on,
the fastest II has yet been done. while
another was thrown In 26 seconds
The wild horse race yesterday wal
the big feature. The air, cooled b,
the rain, seemed to make the horsei
more frisky than heretofore. Severa
OF the men got bad falls, but no one
was seriously injured.
The Washington times., 1916-08-09
Former Senator Thurston
Is Dead AT Omaha

OMAHA. Neb.. Aug. s-Former
United States Senator John NJ. Thurs
ton, sixty-nine. died here today. He had
been in the hospital since July 1e. when
he was Frustrated by heat.
lThurston was In the senatc from
1895 to 1901. His speech in 1851. after
the Maine was blown UP. made him ia
nous as an advocate of war with
Spain.
He rose from plowboy and driver Of
q delivery wagon to the Senate.
The Washington times., 1916-08-09
Wife Is Sole Legatee
Of Sinclair Estate

Carrie v. Sinclair Is the sole legatee
under the will of her husband. Arthur
G. Sinclair. filed for probate today by
a son Of the testator. Attorney A. Left
witch Sinclair.
The will provides that upon the death
Of Mrs. Sinclair, the estate Is to be
divided equally among the children, A.
Leftwich Sinclair. Carrie Blanche SIN
clair. Annie Louise Sinclair, Nena M.
Reece, and Arthur G. Sinclair. jr.
The Washington times., 1916-08-09

Martha Washington Chapter. No. ~,
annual excursion to Marshall Hall Au-
gust 81. The Holy Name band will give
It's first annual excursion to Marshall
Hall August q.
The Washington times., 1916-08-09

A ANAL decree has been granted by
judge Louis c. Barley In the case Of
Mile Grisby and others against Elmira
PaGe, confirming the report OF Robin
son Moncure. special bonded commits
Sioner,
The Washington times., 1916-08-09

Plans for the evangelistic campaign
were discussed In the First Baptist
Church last night,
The Washington times., 1916-08-09
DISTRICT MEN GET
EXEMPTION NOTICE
Students Are to Be Released
From Local Militia.

A War department order exempting
college students and prospective stu
dents from military service was re-
ceived at the District military mobiliza-
ton camp today. None OF the officers
at the camp was able to make any esti-
mate as to how many men in the local
citizen soldiery would be affected.
It Is understood, however. that there
are a number OF young men In the regi-
ment who are either students in colleges
and schools or who had planned to
enter an Institution of learning hits fall.
The order from the War Department
bona fide intention Of returning to or
entering colleges or schools are to be
discharged from their organizations
September I. or as soon thereafter az
at that time should make their reten-
ton necessary"
The Washington times., 1916-08-09

TO STEADY THE NERVES
Take HorsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
n tones and strengthens the nerve cells.
Delicious and refreshing. Buy . bottle
Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-08-09
ALEXANDRIA CANVASS
RETURNS GIVEN OUT
Old Dominion Boat Club Get.
ting Ready to Hold Its Re-
gatta Saturday.

ALEXANDRIA, Aug. s.-Returns Of
the recent house-to-house canvass con-
Quoted In connection with the evan
selistic campaign to be held here next
were made public today by
James r. Cation. chairman Of the COM
mittee which did the work.
Because Of lack Of complete statistics
regarding the size Of families the table
Is not az comprehensive as was desired.
but gives the committee a good basis
upon which to work.
Following is the list. giving the num-
Der of families Of each denomination:
Baptist. Bs5; Episcopal. IA: Methodist
Episcopal. Ibs: Methodist Protestant,
ils; Methodist Episcopal. South. +6;
Presbyterian. sos: Roman Catholic. ils;
Campbeliite. /; Christian. .; Christian
Science. 4: Congregationalist. 3; Dis
ciples, !; Dunkard. 1; Friends. 2; Free
Methodist, 20; German Lutheran, IS; He
brew, 80; New Jerusalem. !; Primitive
Baptist, I; Salvation Army. II. and Sew
enth Day Adventist, Z.
There were es6 adults who professed
no faith at all and 100 children.
The Washington times., 1916-08-09
Call for Pledges.

Arrangements for collection Of pledges
to the building fund Of the Alexandria
Hospital were made at a joint meeting
last night of the committees Of finance
and building. In the rooms Of the cham
Der of commerce. A call has been made
upon all citizens who pledged contribu-
tons.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-06-09
Pennsylvania.
LANCASTER, Pa, May 81, 1916.


In recent years the growers have
frowned on anybody's disposition to
buy tobacco on the field, but this year
nobody need feel surprised if the whole
crop is swept up quickly. Several very
prominent packers told the writer only
few days ago that they believed this
would be done, and the local dealers
would not hang back while the buying
was going on. 1t is not believed that
local packers will start the ball rolling,
but they are determined to protect
themselves. Word has gone round that
the local representative of one of the
biggest of the concerns that bought
last years crop has already made offers
to growers for their 1916 crop, though
it has not been planted yet. The grow
ers are looking for stiff price this
year. They are banking heavily on the
known scarcity of old goods.
Reports received the past few days
from all over the county indicate that
there will be no scarcity of plants.
With a spell of warm weather follow
ing the recent rains the plants will be
ready for the field all over the county
in another week.
Recent partial inspections of the 1915
packing do not bring to light larger
percentage of black rot than usual.
Taken altogether there appears to be
general satisfaction with this tobacco
on the part of it's holders, so far.
Cigar manufacturers report some
what improved conditions in the trade.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-06-09
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.
EDGERToN. WIS, June 9, 1916.

EDGERTON, WIS.,, June y, 1916.
The week has brought 50 much rain
and discouraging cold weather that the
plant beds are not making the expected
advancement, nor has the farmer
been able to put in much time at pre-
pairing the fields for transplanting.
However, some little start has been
made in planting the crop which ought
to be we'll under way the coming week
if favored with suitable weather con-
ditions. If this can be accomplished by
the Goth it will come within the usual
dates for this state.
The local markets have been visited
by few eastern dealers in search of
old stock during the week, but we do
not learn of the closing out of any
large lots so far. Other trading is of a
small order nature.
One or two warehouses are still en-
gagged in packing of last seasons crop,
but stemming is the main employment
of help.
The shipments out of storage reach
only about 200cs from this market to
all points since last report.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-06-09
New York.
New YORK. June 3. 1916.

NEW IOhh, julie ., 1O1O.
Not for some years past has the leaf
market been as thoroughly cleaned out
of various grades of domestic tobacco
as in the case at the present time. In
singular contrast with other rush per-
iods in this commodity, low grades and
medium tobaccos are now being COB
bled up as rapidly as the better class
of goods were taken up some months
ago. Reports from all growing Sec
tions Indicate that not only will the
prices of the new crops be extremely
high, but many faults are said to exist
already. What is bound to increase
the price of domestic leaf more than at
first anticipated is the increased ad-
vance that the packers will have to
pay their help in the warehouses.
Labor has advanced it's demands and
the limit seems not yet to have been
reached. AS far as Sumatra leaf is
concerned the manufacturers using this
wrapper are becoming more accustom-
ed to high prices and the fve-cent cigar
manufacturer, who is naturally the
biggest sufferer, is beginning to over
look to some extent the colors in order
to get the wrapper down to price
that will permit him to make both ends
meet Porto Rican leaf packers are
experiencing the same busy season
that the Connecticut ShadegroWn pack
ers have been enjoying and are dispos-
ing of their tobaccos as fast as steam
ers can bring them to this market.
Havana leaf is, the only type of all that
is not receiving any unusual attention.
But with increased consumption, as in
dicated by the Internal Revenue sta
tistics, it is likely that the Havana
market will also secure increased busi-
ness. All reports indicate that the
consumer is purchasing a better grade
of article in these prosperous times
than he would had conditions been the
reverse Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-06-09
Service In the Supreme Court.


Of the original supreme court Cush-
ing served the longest, or twenty-one
years. But soon afterward very long
terms became the rule.
Bushrod Washington was on the
bench thirty -one years, John Marshall
thirty-four, William Johnson thirty
one, Joseph Story thirty-four, John
Mclean thirty-two, Joseph Wayne thir-
ty-two and Roger B. Taney twenty
eight. In recent times S. j. Field and
J. M. Harlan outlasted all others, each
with thirty-four years.
No supreme court justice has ever
reached thirty-fve years, although four
have passed thirty -four years.
One of the greatest judges was also
the youngest. Joseph Story was only
thirty-two years when he went upon
the bench. Washington, who had stud
led law in James Wilson's office in
Philadelphia, at the request of his I'M
mortal Uncle George, was but thirty
six when he became a supreme court
justice. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-06-09
Fire Protection
For $1.OO

We have Safe Deposit Boxes
for rent in our absolute Fire Proof
vaults. A box "a inches long and
six inches wide and about three
inches high, of sufficient size to
hold a large number of papers and
documents may be rented for $1.00
per year. A larger size rented
for $500.
Boxes are double locked and
you alone can get into the boxes;
therefor absolute privacy. You
have access to the vaults at any
time during banking hours.
With insurance policies, deeds,
contracts, mortgages. and other
valuable papers thus protected
you need have no fear of their
loss by fire. Neither will they
become lost or misplaced. Come
in and ask US to show you the
boxes and the vaults.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15
Clarke Is
Successor
Of Hughes
Federal District Judge
at Cleveland, Ohio,
Nominated as Asso-
ciate Justice of Su-
preme Court
EXPECT PROMPT
CONFIRMATION

Washington, July 14.-John Hessin
Clarke. federal district judge at Cleve-
land. Ohio, was nominated by Presi-
dent Wilson today as an associate JUS
tice of the supreme court to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Charles Evans Hughes to accept the
Republican nomination for the Presl-
dency.
Prompt confirmation of the appoint
ment by the Senate is expected. A call
for a meeting of the Judiciary commit {
tee for Monday to consider it was is
sued tonight Two years ago the SEN
ate confirmed the nomination OF Clarke
as district judge, after an investiga-
ton had disposed of suggestions that
his service as counsel for rallroa1
might have impaired his usefulness as
a iurist.
The President finally made his selec-
ton after discussing the question to-
day with the cabinet. Up to the last
moment the name of Judge Victor j..
bowling OF the New York supreme
court was seriously considered.
Judge Clarke is a Democrat and for
years was identified with progressive
movements in Ohio, being associated
with the late Tom johnson, Newton d.
Baker. now secretary Of war, and other
leaders of the party in his state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15

trouble between the United States and
Mexico.
Within a short time. the first chief
said there would be incorporated in
the constitution of Mexico all the re-
forms which now find a place in the
program of the Constitutionalists In
a large measure. he declared, some Of
these already are in operation and
there remains only their incorporation
into the fundamental laws Of the coun-
try.
AS to the holding Of a presidential
election. Gen. Carranza said that it
would take place as soon as the work Of
demonstrating the constitution had
been completed and when the country
was completely at peace
The de facto government, the first
chief asserted. will pass a law Of an
nesty so that all Mexicans who have
left the country for one reason or an
other can return if they desire. Such a
law. however, he said, would not De
promulgated as long as the govern
ment was not on firm basis. for the
reason that among some Of The Next
cans now living abroad there are those
who would return to Mexico to conduct
agitations and disturb conditions.
LAS for myself personally, l do not
care" Gen. Carranza declared. but
do care on account Of the government
and the country. The work Of bringing
about the political reconstruction Of
Mexico is most difficult and must Re
carried forward under peaceful condi-
tions. Let those Mexicans who are dis
turbers stay where they are until such
time as the country has a constitution
al government. Then they can return
and work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15
German Weakness

The Associated Press correspondent
at the front describes the attack as
surprising that Of July l as a great
spectacle and thrilling display of ar
tillery power Characteristic of the
fighting throughout tie battle of the
Somme, the Germans appeared to be
unable to bring up sufficient reserves to
make successful counter attacks. A
second point, which is emphasized by
observers on the allied side is that in
fighting at close quarters the Germans
surrender freely. Dispatches from Sir
Douglas Haig and from the press cor
respondents show that the fighting has
again been of the heaviest character.
At one point the Germans by a furious
counter attack succeeded in driving the
British out of Bazenti Le-Petit. They
were Immediately thrown out again by
British infantry attack and the VII
lage remained firmly in British pos.
session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15
The Conference

The committee composed of prom
inent business men conferred with the
committee from the union and the di-
rectors Of the company and it was re-
ported made encouraging progress.
Negotiations will be continued in the
morning. Cars were run by strike
breakers on the Congress street and
Riverton suburban lines UP to 7.30 to-
night, when all were sent to the barns.
But very few were riding. The cars
We're jeered by the large crowds that
thronged the streets. Mathew Higgins
of Boston, an organizer Of the Anal
gamated Union, addressed a meeting
of the strikers this afternoon, follow
ing which the men marched in a body
Continued on Page 4-coIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15
Announce Progress
Toward Settlement
Portland Car Strike
Conference Cancellation Appointed Committees
of Business Men and Union Cornerstone Arrests
-Srkebreakers Oper ating Some of the Cars

Portland Me, July 1.-THE first
move toward settling the strike of the
electric car men of the Cumberland
County Power & Light Co. was taken
tonight when at the request of the
company a board of Cancellation was
appointed by the Chamber of Com
merce to confer with the directors of
the company ard representatives of
the strikers with a view to a learning
upon what terms the strike could be
terminated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15
Graphic Description of
Night Attack on Ger.
man Second Line and
Methods Employed by
British
Elation for
the Success

British Front in France, July IA
Via London).-Even the phlegmatic
British generals and staff officers are
morning Of the night attack agains.
the German second line although being
careful to state the great task against
a powerful foe is only barely started.
Soon after daylight the joyful news of
the British success slipped into a teIe-
phone message over the area occupied
by the British army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15
INTENSE COMMANDMENT or THE
GERMAN POSITIONS ON BELGIAN
'FRONT.' ATTACK AT vERDUN
Russians Still Meeting
Desperate Resistance
in Battle of StOkhOd

After the briefest preliminary
bombardment which has pre-
coded any important action on
the western front, the British
armies on the Somme have again
swept forward and have captur-
ed several important German
positions. On a front Of four
miles the British have advanced
to a depth of a mile and have
held all positions gained in spite
Tof violent counter attacks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15
German Reserves Are
Lacking in Attempt
to Stop the British
Counter Attacks Obviously Weak as the British
Smash into Second Line-Village of Bazent-
Le-Petit Firmly in Possession of the British
Forces

London, July 14,-Appropriately on
the day of the French national fete
when every Londoner wore in his but
tonhole a tri-color ribbon in honor Of
his allies, came the stirring tale of
successful British attack on the Ger
man second line which opened before
dawn and carried a number of new
positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15
JOHN F. QUINN
NEW PRESIDENT
OF ENGINEERS

Fall River, Mass, July 14.-John F.
Quinn of Holyoke was elected presi-
dent Of the New England states As
ISOLATION of Stationary Engineers to-
day. Other officials chosen are Vice
President Joseph Eccleston, New Bed
ford; past president, Riley Daniels,
Pawtucket. r. l.; secretary, James H.
Henderson, Boston; treasurer. Walter
H Damon, Springfield; conductor, An
drew Waite, Portland. Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-15
cable to Avoid War"

Thanks to this feeling of good WILL"
the first chief continued. I'VE will be
able to avoid war. War is something
do not desire, but if there were no
other remedy for the situation l would
enter upon it,
General Carranza. however, refused
to discuss the situation as it relates
to the possible action of President
Wilson or of the Latin American ma
lions which offered to mediate in the