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WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 7, 1913. 3 ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 51 LOUIS POST-015PATCH ADVISER SPIRITUAL Britisk Agent Wno Will Spend Millions for War Supplies in America PRESIDENT GETS NEW DETAILS OF. GERMAN REPLY Future of the Great War as Indicated by First Year Events American Ammunition Bio Factor By Frank H. Simonda.

Copyright. 191.1, by the New York Tribune. LOOKING at the Dardanelles situation, it is plain that a bejruu by a blunder has continued as a rather ghastly failure. To undertake the reduction the forts without the aid of land forces and depending solely upon warships was to fly in the face of all experience. It proved, too, that it was an unwise defiance of military precept.

The naval attack endel in disaster and advertised to the Turk the approach of a land attack. Tho land attack, mde with insufficient forces, against well fortified ground do-fended by admirable soldiers, excellently commanded, has so far been fruitful in little more than casualty list. lip mu I A I 4j 4 4f PHOTO BAIN NlvVS 5CMV1C MQ.a-zd MRS. D. THIS photograph of Mr.

and Mrs. D. A. Thomas was made on the deck of a steamer as they arrived in Xew York harbor -Monday. Thomas is Britain's coal king and one of the richest men in the United Kingdom, his fortune being estimated at over But he doesn't "dress the part" and his clothes except ifor formal occasions are such as even his humblest clerks could afford.

Thomas comes to America as Britain's purchasing agent. He will place order for millions of dollars worth of war supplies. Thomas and his daughter were aboard the Lusitania when she was torpedoed but both were saved. DECLINES TO SIGN SPROUSE PETIT10R Father Stepka Says Refusal Does Not Mean He Is Convinced of Man's Guilt DEFENDS DEATH PENALTY Priest Criticises Modern Jails With Marble Baths and Turkey Dinners. The Rev.

Father Victor Stepka, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Clayton, who for weeks has been the spiritual adviser of William Sprouse, has refused to sign a petition asking that Sprouse's death sentence bo commuted to life imprisonment. Sprouse will be hanged at Clayton July 1C. for wife murder, unless Gov. Major intervenes.

The priest today, when seen by a Fost-Dispatch reporter, said his refusal to sign a petition, presented to him by former State Senator B. L. Matthews, did not mean that he was assuming to pass upon the guilt or innocence of the condemned man. "If Sprouse is innocent, he should be at liberty," Father Stepka "If he is guilty, he should go hanged." Father Stepka said he believed in capital punishment for two reasons: tirst, it Is a State law and as a citizen he was bound to uphold the law; second, there vas the old Mosiac law, found in the Bible, which stated that If a man took a his life, in turn, should be taken. Doesn't Believe In PerTlnf- "It is laughable to think of how our reformers are providing modern Jails, with marble baths, fine recreation grounds and other comforts for criminals, comforts which many law-abiding citizens do not have," Father Stepka aid.

"I do not believe in dungeons, but I don't believe in serving turkey and giving entertainments as a forn; of punishment." Every Tuesday Father Stepka visits the condemned prisoner at the Clayton jail. Yesterday, he said. Sprouse still maintained he was innocent. He said Sprouse insisted that he did not have an opportunity to present the testimony Illinoisans, as he did not have funds to pay their expenses to come to Missouri to testify at his trial. This, it is telieved, Is one of the grounds upon which petitioners will ask Gov.

Major to commute Sprouse's sentence. Sprouse was convicted solely on circumstantial evidence. 1500 Have Signed Petition. The petitions have been signed by 1500 persons, Mrs. Serge L.

Halman of Webster Groves, one of the leaders in the movement in Sprouse's behalf, hopes to have 2000 signatures before the petitions are sent to Gov. Major. Both Mrs. Halman and Paul Bakewell a lawyer, have called upon Father Stepka to learn what Sprouse has said about his innocence or guilt. The priest ttld them he could not disclose what Sfrouse had told him in the confessional.

Publicly Sprouse had maintained his Innocense. Mrs. Halman does not believe in capital punishment. "Society's Cruel Revenue. "It Is society's cruel revenge." she said.

"It is the law that dips the finger in human blood to write in violation of the commandment, "Thou ehalt not and it is that impious law which makes mankind lose its faith in hu manity, when it strikes the culpable and causes one to doubt God when it smites the innocent." Mrs. Halman has been denied admittance to the Clayton Jail since Sprouse has been under death sentence. Formerly she visited the jail each Sunday and conducted services for the prisoners. She Is a singer and has taken much interest In the prisoners and their families. Sprouae'a Father Dlea at 82 From Grief Over Son's Fate.

MOUNT VERNON, 111., July 7. Elisha Sprouse, S2 years old, died a few days ago on a farm near Kell. In Marion County, after grieving over the fate of his favorite son, William Sprouse, who is under sentence to be hanged for wife murder at Clayton, July 16. He had been taken to the farm owned by his daughter, In the hope that he would forget his son's troubles. The elder Sprouse, with his wife, attended the murder trial at Clayton and since has spent all his time discussing the evidence and insisting his son was innocent.

His other son, John, is serving a term in the Ches ter penitentiary for dynamiting a house near Mount Vernon in an effort to kill his divorced wife. Domestic troubles, which wrecked the lives of his two sons, played no part in Elisha Sprouse's career, for he had lived happily with his wife for more than 50 years. He was a Civil War veteran. $12.50 Niagara Falls $12.50 And return. July 17th, via Clover IeaJ Route.

211 North 8th St. Say ZuZu to your grocer man and get a spicy, gingery feast. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY DISTRIBUTION OF INSURANCE ASSETS BELAYEDBY SUITS Prosecution of 75 to too Cases Not Yet Ended, John S. Leahy Says. JOhn S.

Leahy, one cf the prim -I pal attorneys In the receivership of tha international Fire Assurance and the Continental Life Insurance comiantea. promoted by Harry B. Gardner, cste reasons this morning why the five years of the receivership has not seen distribution of the asset among tho stockholders. A motion for an order of court for the distribution has boen filed and It has been disclosed that various attorneys, referees and commis sioners have drawn M.000 In feea. According to Ieahv the reset include approximately tdun.no In notes and some to fca.000 In cash.

The notes for the most part were given with cash in subscriptions for stock. 7R to 1 0O gait Proaeentea. Receiver Matt U. Reynolds. Leahy said, in settling the affairs of the twin companies has prosecuted between .5 and 100 lawsuits, some of which are pending.

One suit for against tha Third National Bank, Is now before Joseph Zumbalen as referee; the evidence is all In ant! a report Is expected soo.v. Other suit, one for one for $10.. 000 and one for JMw have gone to the higher cou-t on appeal. In addition there Is a suit in which the receiver obtained a judgment for 1 13.000 against Harry B. Gardner.

Gardner filed a counter claim of and has appealed. "Suppose," said Leahy, "we should distribute the assets and then suppose the Supreme Coi-rt found against us in the Gardner esse on appeal and gave him Judgment for We do not think that likely, but If It did happen and the assets were already distributed. Receiver Reynolds would be responsible for the amount on his bond." Kipecta to Pay HI Per Oat. If the receivership is successful In all of Ita suits, the assets of the twin companies will amount to somewhere near Leahy said, and this would be distributed among the stockholders. A things stand, the receiver expects to be able to give the stockholders per cent of their Investment.

In taking charge of the not en, Leahy says he thinks the receiver has effected a great saving to the stockholders, as they are being converted Into cash as rapidly as possible. They have been kept so that their value may be returnable to the makers In part, at leist, when the final distribution is made. In Leahy's opinion, the toO.000 paid out in fees haa not been excessive. At things now stand he declares It represents an expense of only 8V per rent to protect the interests of the stockholders through a vast amount of necessary litigation. "It Is the first case of the kind on the boowa," he said, "where a receivership has been put through, the sssest preferred and the company wound up." All fees had been allowed by the Court, Leahy declared, after a hearing In which evidence waa submitted and disinterest sd experts had testified as what would be a reasonable charge In each caae.

THREATENING LETTER TO WOMAN The police and postofflce Inspectors are trying to find the sender of threatening letter received by Mls Emily Keltes, who lives with her mother, Mrs. Mary Stremmel. years old, at 820 North Market street. The letter declared Miss Feltes bsd been making complaints of Sunday law violations by saloons In the neighborhood and of the smoke from a factory near her home; that her house had been saved from burning three years ago, but If she didn't quit making complaints It would be burned down. Cept.

Minna of the North Market Ftreet Police Station aaya his office haa no records of any such complains by Miss Feltes. The police think the letter may have been sent by some erank In the nelghlrhood. To Well-Dreee4 Mesj Pee non Olive street are making their way to success. By buying from the merchants' announcements In the I'eit-nispatch every Friday you will alwayt be well dressed. 1 Moaaaa mmi lllttea by Itata.

itata bit Mrs. Addle Ashner, T. years old, and her son, 11, as they were asleep about o'clock this morning at Bacon street. Mother and son were treated at the city dispensary for the Mtes, which were on Mrs. Aahner's eft arm and hand, and on the boy's lips.

They said they were awake'ied by the bites, and sat up the rest of tha t.lght. Any time anywhere Uneeda Biscuit luncheon, or any time between. At borne, away, at work, at play with milk, with cheese, or arv-thingyouplease. Fivo cents. NATIONAL BISCJUK TO HAVE ENDED LIFE Friends Say He Despaired Over Condition Caused by Loss of Legs 1 7 Years Ago.

RECENTLY WAS DIVORCED Nephew of Financier Used Gas, Acid and a Razor to Kill Himself in Apartment. Friends today explained the self-inflicted death of William R- Scullin. 34 years old and a lawyer, who killed himself last night in Paul Dillon apartment, 18 North Taylor avenue, as the result of despair over his disabled condition. Both his legs were cut off above the knee by a freight train on the Levee, 17 years ago, and he had felt the loss increasingly as he grew older. He was in the Immense crowd gathered to see the gunboat Nashville when the train backed into him.

His closest acquaintances did not believe that the divorce lately obtained by Seullin's wife was the cause of his act, but rather tnat the divorce an I the suicide were due to the same cause his continued despondency over hli physical condition. He wis able move ibout w'th artificial legs an 1 canes, but this was 6low and painful, and he often said he could not carry such a burden to old age. despondency, his friends knew, had caused him to drink heavily, and to gamble. Most of the $20,000 which he obtained as damages for the loss of his legs is said to have been lost by him at the card table. Scullin was the son of James Scullin of 1231 Hamilton avenue, formerly City Marshal, and tne nephew of John Scullin, millionaire steel manufacturer and railroad builder.

He had been staying in Dillon's apartment during the summer absence of Dillon's family. Dillon, returning to the apartment about -found the windows closed, and gas ecaping from several jets. Inside, he found Seullin's body, with a carbolic acid bottle and a razor near. The contents of the bottle been swallowed, and the razor had been used by Scullin in slashing his wrists. The accident which changed the couise of Seullin's life occurred when he was a student.

He recovered $20,000 from a railroad company for the loss of hi legs, and he studied law diligently, obtaining admission to the bar when he was 21. In 190o he sought the Democratic nonJr.ation for Congress in the Twelfth District, but was defeated by Colin M. Selph, now Postmaster. He was counsel for labor unions, and represented these bodies in several strikes and in coirt procedure growing out of them. He was married In 1908 to Miss Josephine Salorgne, and they had two children, Josephine, now 5 years old.

and Richard, 4. His wifo sued for divorce last winter, charging desertion and non-support. She obtol'ii the decree in March, with the cuV ot the children, and lives with thci 6j61 Clemens avenue. Randolph Scullin, who was statin? with his brother at the Dillon apartment, said 'William Scullin often spoke of the handicap pltced on him by the loss of his legs, an' the pain of using artificial legs. du? not mention his family matters, the brother said.

Oat In the Unbroken Forests (ie the mountain stream rumbles and tumbles over the picturesque rocks Into the clear lake teeming with flsh what more could a vacationist desire? See the Resort and County Board offers on the fi-at want page, especially Sunday. YOUNG GERMAN WANTS PARDON SO HE CAN JOIN FATHER IN ARMY C'onol -t St. Lout. Writes to Kansas Governor That Forger Wonld Leave America at Once. TOPEKA, July 7 Frank Streit, a German citizen now serving a term in the Hutchinson Reformatory, wants a pardon so be can go home to fight for his country.

He was sentenced last August, on a charge of forgery, to serve from one to five years. The German Consul at St. Louis has written to the Governor In his behalf, saying that the young man's father is at the front and that if Streit should be liberated he would leave America at once and join his father. At the office of Dr. Breitling.

German Consul, it was stated that a letter had been received from Streit and that it had been referred to the Kansas Governor, for such action as he might see fit to take. Nothing Is known at the consulate about the man or the circumstances of his conviction. $11 Cedar Point Return $11 Via Clover Leaf Route. 211 N. Rth St.

PORTE CABLES THAT NEITHER HE ft i a ah ft aaaaBkA Nun IHt AMcHICA WAS LOST PHILADELPHIA. July the flying boat America nor its aviator. Squadron Commander John Cyril Porte. was lost In the North Sea. as dispatches from London indicated on June 30.

In refutation of the story, the British aviator who was to have guided the America on its transatlantic trip had not the war interfered has sent the following cablegram to Rodman Wana-maker. former owner of the flying boat and patron of the across-the-sea flight: IJNDON, July 3. 1915. "Rodman Wanamaker. Philadelphia: "Report entirely unfounded.

Flying better than ever. Regards. PORTE." The America Is by far the most pow erful seaplane in the British service. and exceeds anything else In the avia tion corps of the contending nations Her size enables her to carry about ton of explosives, and she demonstrated her ability in a raid some months ago over Belgium, which was led by Squad ron Commacdtr Porta, cum HOUGH! BECAUSE DISABLED Tentative Draft of Some Sections Contains a Proposal of Compromise on Submarine Warfare, Against Which America Has Complained. WILLINGNESS SHOWN TO MAKE CHANGES Fact That Provisions Were Submitted to Ambassador Gerard in Advance Is Considered Encouraging in Official Circles.

"WASHINGTON. July 7. Further messages from Ambassador Gerard were today transmitted to President "Wilson at Cornish, X. outlining the point of view of the German Government on fuomanne wariare, as embodied in a tentative draft of the German to the last American note. The dispatches tended to show that Germany is anxious to bring about a compromise on the question of her submarine campaign and there were Indications In official quarters that the proposals in their present form are not acceptable to the t'nited States.

Much encouragement is being drawn from the fact that a tentative draft of the note was submitted to the American Ambassador. This, it was believed, Indicated that if the preliminary draft was not satisfactory changes might be made, designed to meet the American point of view on submarine warfare, four Proposal Made hy Germany. Those portions of the German note, which were received here appeared to be prepared as the basis for a compromise between the two governments on questions involved in the submarine warfare campaign. It Is understood that Germany's note as forecast in yesterday's extracts, will present these four proposals to the United States Government: A repetition of Germany's request that the President use his good offices with Great Britain for the purpose of inducing the allies to give up their present program of starving out tha German people. If Great Britain consents to give up this starvation program Germany will end the submarine warfare and thereby all questions at issue will be solved.

If the L'nited States will keep American citizens off ships carrying contraband, Germany will not attack vessels carrying American citizens. If Great Britain will disarm all merchant and freight vessels and will compel the masters of these vessels to heed the warning of German commanders, the vessels will not be fired upon or torpedoed until the crew and passengers are safely In the boats. American Insertion Proponed. The establishment of a system of certification whereby the United States will Inspect all vessels leaving American ports and will advise Germany which sre subject to destruction as carriers contraband and which are not subject to attack. Official Washington is convinced absolutely that Great Britain will never give up the starvation policy.

Excluding the other advantages which Great Britain hopes eventually to gain from this system they point to the fact that ruch a step on the part of Great Britain would tend to heal the breach which row exists between Berlin and Washington. Great Britain, they insisted, is anxious to keep this breach as wide as possible, as long as the present war lasts. In all the German correspondence the J'resident has maintained a single position in relation to the rights of merchant vessels and nnncombatants on the high sens. If he accepted the German suggestions he would be compelled shift his position, officials say. In his note of Feb.

10, protesting against Germany's plan of destroying merchant vessels In her prescribed war lone, the President said: "It Is. of course, not necessary to remind the German Government that the sole right of a belligerent In dealing with neutral vessels on the high seas is limited to visit and search." Warned by Prrldent. In the same note he "If such a deplorable situation should arise (referring to the destruction of an American vessel and lives) the imperial German Government can readily appreciate that the Government of the United States would be constrained to hold the imperial German Government to a strict accountability for such acts of their naval authorities and to take any steps it might be necessary to safeguard American lives and American property and to secure to American citizens the full enjoyment of the rights on the high seas." In the first Lusitanla note of May 13 the President took the position that it Is the duty of naval commanders to protect the lives of passengers and crews and that no circumstances can ie used as an abridgement of the rights of noncombatants. He again aid that the American Government "must hold the German Government to a strict accountability for any infringement of these rights. Intentional or accidental," and added: "Manifestly submarines cannot be used against merchantmen, as the last few weeks have shown, without an inevitable violation of many sacred principles of Justice snd humanity." his second note on the Luritanla the President did not demand that Ger-Ti'finy cease her submarine warfare entirely, but he reaffirmed his declaration that the lives of neutrals must be safeguarded and Insisted that the old rule of "istt and search" is the only rule recognized by Justice ond humanity.

The message from Mr. Gerard was mewhat garbled In transmission. It gave no indication as to the time when llit lot ami reply would be ready. Tet It Is -fair to say that the Dardanelles expedition did contribute largely to enlisting Italy, It has had an enormous effect upon Bulgaria, and seems to have brought Greece almost to the point of casting her lot with the foes of Ger many. An Italian expedition to Gal-lipoll, now discussed, would accentuate this situation and the entrance of Bulgaria would close the history of the Osmanll in Kurope.

In thinking of the Dardanelles operation it is natural to recall the Sebastopol campaign, whlth was a long failure ending in complete success. If the all'es- have as yet made no real progress toward the capture of Constan tinople, they have recalled Turkisu troops from the Caucasus and Kgypt, and have shaken the Balkan fabric tJ its foundation, and the slightest prospect of ai tiial victory must inevitably enlist new allies and threaten not Turkey, but Austria. It Is well to recall, too, that thi Constantinople campaiga 's only a sida issue for the allies, but for the Turk It ia a matter of life and death, and for Austria it as Important as the Galicta campaign. Too Much Wmm Kxpected of Italy. As to the Italian operations, prese.it disappointment of partisans of the allies rests upon undu expectation.

Austria holds the gates to Northern Italy. Shj has spent years and mlllio'is in fortifying them. Until these forttil-catlons, flanked by mighty mountains and protected by Alpine torrents, are reduced. Italy can do little. Against them she rr.ust threw her main for-es, because unless these gates are taken shu has to fer an eventual German eruption wholly similar to that which has just cleared Galicia.

Venice, Verona, even Milan, the whole Po Valley, may be swept by a new drive if Italian effort does not block the Adiga gateway. On the other band, the entrance of Italy has been the great factor In tha war sines the German drive to Paris broke down. More and more the pressure of a fresh million of men upon a new frontier Will demand German and Austrian attention. Ammunition, men, artillery will be recalled from the East and the West to defend the South. Six months from now the Italian influence will be felt appreciably, whether Italian forces are then fighting In Flanders or Carniola.

Again, Italy's extrance puts the destiny of the Medlterannean into the hands of the allies. The prizes the smaller nations of Eastern Europe long for are now within the gift of the anti-German alliance. To Rumania. Greece and Bulgeria only money can be given fcy Germany pnd Austria, but to Greece anl Bulgaria trie anti-German alliance can give portions, of the Turk's estate. tiermany'a Tho Hopes of Wlnnln.

It is well, then, in taking an account oC stock at this time to avoid attaching too great importance to the Incidents of the month or even the year. We shall do well to accept as the basis of all our computation the fact that German victory can only, be achieved after one of two things happens if Germany sue cceds in obtaining a complete decision oer one of her foes, or If one or more of the nations allied against her grows weary or makes a separate peace. Twice Germany has sought a decision In the E3st. Both times she has failed The Russian mtlitary power has not teen crushed or eliminated. efforts, the Marne and in Flanders were equally unsuccessful.

France was nor disposed of, suffered incldenttal defeats pnd came back when German of fens slackened and Germany had to turn rest. So we may expect Russia to com back If German effort Is relinquished Going back to the Civil War. it will be recalled that Lee twice sought decision while Confederate prospect were still favorable. Both times he penetrated Into hostile soil, both times he won Incidental successes. But he could not destroy the army of th Pftomac at Antletam or at Gettysburg, and to win he had to destroy the army all occupation or territory else was of no avail.

In 1814, in the campaign In France. Napoleon defeated the sev era! Invading armies one after another, But he failed to destroy them. When he turned from one to another the teaten army rallied and returned. Prosneet for Contlnnanre of War. As the last month, or the first year opens, then, it Is clear Germany has nowhere achieved a decision over an? enemy, and nrtwhere seems to have -1 decision witnin her grasp.

As for any evidence of weariness on the part of her foes, not even the Germans claim this, and the coming In of Italy shows what the Italian statesmen who risked Ten- Cent Tins ANOLA are a treat served as a confection or with any dessert. Chocolate flavored throughout. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY their nation's fortune on the throw actually thought. But a complete decision or a separate peace must be obtained or Germany will ultimately be beaten, not In one year, perhaps, not In Ave. This Is a question of arithmetic, of men, money, ammunition.

Twice once before Paris, once about Lodi decision was within Germany's grasp, but she missed it; she seems to have missed a third time In Galicia and In the meantime acquired a new enemy; instead of decision eliminating one great Power, she has had to face a diplomatic defeat, bringing in a fourth great Power. Napoleon and Frederick the Great both faced great coalitions possessing better armies and themselves superior Generals, but with resources and num ber against them. Napoleon succumbed to the last coalition because he could not obtain a decision against one nor make terms with one. Frederick was saved in the hour of deadliest peril be-caused the death of a Russian sovereign removed Russia from the battle line of his foes. The South, In the Civil War, against great odds, won victories that prolonged the contest, but they could not win a decisive victory.

Thus, In the end, numbers and resources told. In all three cases the lesson Is the same. We Americans will also do well In judging German official and public opin Ion to remember that with some justice Germans believe that American ammu nition is contributing to prevent the at taining of the decision. Ultimately France. Great Britain and Russia will be able to distance Germany and Austria Ir.

the production of ammunition. But thanks to her foresight. Germany had the advantage at the start, still retains it. By this advantage she plainly hoped to obtain a decision. But if American ammunition bridges the gap, keeps the allies supplied until they have mobilized their Industry, then, in a s-nse.

American ammunition has saved the allies. More than this, later, when Germany begins to feel the shortage of men. she will have to keep many thousands in the factories to make ammunition while the American production will re lease French and British, Russian and Italian soldiers to work in the trenches. Unquestionably, the Germans have cried out long in advance of real Injury. The amount of American ammunition act ually exported as yet amounts to noth ing, but unless the export is prevented it may be a deciding factor a year or two hence, and Germany thinks In terms cf the future.

Muklax a Good Impreaslea. Is self-preservation. Observing men And the merchants' announcements appear ing in the Post-Dispatch every Friday keep them informed on what men should wear to be neatly dressed. It Is economical, too. "HANK" WEEKE ONE OF IB WHO WANT TO BE CITY JAILER Sixteen aspirants for the office of city Jailer have filed notice with the Efficiency Board of their intention to take the examination, which will be held within the next month.

The members of the Efficiency Board have made ud the list of questions to be answered by the applicants. One of the first to file notice of his Intention to take the examination was Henry I (Hank) Weeks, Republican City Committeeman for the Eighteenth Ward. Tom L. Johnson, former hotel Inspector, also has entered the contest. Among the others who have filled out application blanks are J.

E. Johnson of 4630 McMillan avenue, an Inspector In the building department: Patrick H. Clark of 3205 Park avenue, former Sheriff; Michael Unr of 2835 Olive street; Robert Walker, 52 Market street, former Justice of th Peace; Caspar J. Wolff, former Jailer, and John M. McCulley, a newspsper reporter.

The salary of the city Jailer Is $1501 a year. In addition he is given an apartment in the Jail to live In, with provisions for himself and family. City Jailer Troll, who hsa Jusl tendered his resignation, to become effective Aug. 1. also filed for the examination, but later withdrew.

The principal reason, he said. Is that hU family has to walk through two iron doors to reach the Jailer's quarters. and it makes them feel as If they were living in Jail. ACTOID8" ACT ACTIVELY. Laxative-Purgative Take "ACTOIDS." SPECIAL TRAIN FOR SHRINERS Loral Delegation Will Depart Tomor row Makt for Seattle.

A special train, leaving at o'clock tomorrow night, will carry the Shrtners of St. Louis and Eaat St. Ixtuls to Seattle, where tbey will attend the Imperial Council sessions, July 11-14 The Moolah Patrol and the Moolah Chanters will accompany the delegation. The patrol is commanded by A. C.

Sinclair and the chanters are directed by Charles Galloway, the organist. Hnry F. Nledrinchaus Jr. is a candidate for Imperial deputy, the aeeond highest of fice in the council. $11 Cedar Point Return Via Clover Let Bout.

2U K. th 8L A.THOMAS. SEVEN INDIANA MEN PLEAD GUILTY OF ELECTION FRAUD Hundred and Thirteen, Including Thomas Ticeart, Aniv for a Chance of Venue. INDlANAliH.it?, duly 7, Sever of the 132 men who are facing charges of election frauds in the registration, primary and election of pleaded guilty when arraigned in criminal court here today. One hundred and thirteen including Thomas Taggart, Democratic National Committeeman; Joseph E.

Bell, Mayor of Indianapolis, and Samuel Perron. Chief of Police, asked for a change of venue from Judge James A. Collins. Of the other defendants, some are in prison, some sick, one is dead, others have been arrested and three were not ready for triii. The men who pleaded guilty are: Nelson Hughes, Robert Board, Earl Clifford, Edward O'Leary and Bernard Kickleman, political workers, and Charles Gibbs and John I.ee, election Kickleman, I.ee, Board and Gibbs were released on their own recognizance Clifford is serving a term in the workhouse and Hughes is in the county jail.

Judge Collins told those who had asked for a change of venue that he would select five members of the Marion County bar, from which list one would be chosen, next Friday, to try the cases. In asking for a change of venue, attorneys for the defendants said they understood that Judge Collins had been a witness before the grand jury which returned the indictments against the men. The It ook hound Coast of the Atlantic Or a farm home near the city alike of fer change of scene and summer rest for the city man. See the Resort and Country Board offers on the first want page especially Sunday. BRITAIN BARS EXPORTS OF LEAD LONDON.

June 7. Steps have been taken by the British authorities to prevent the further exportation from Great Britain of lead, spelter, antimony, nickel or any other metal necessary in the manufacture of munitions of war. Announcement to this effect was made by Munitions Minister Lloyd-George in the House of Commons this afternoon. Liberty Hell Greeted In Chicago. CHICAGO, July 7.

A great wave of patriotism that withstood even a pouring rain, greeted the Liberty Bell here last night. It was on exhibition In a railway station and a double line of school children stretching many blocks patiently waited in the rain. A battery of the Illinois National Guard fired a salute on the lake front at the arrival of the ball. Are You Ready For Your Trip? Take HORLQCK'S Malted Milk with you when Yachting, Camping Motoring, Pishing or Golfing. A nutritious, satisfying Food-Drink ready in a moment.

A good light lunch when tired or run down. Simply dissolve in water, hot or cold. A fine night' rest is assured if you take a cupful hot before retiring. Our Lunch Tablet are the acme cf convenient nourishment. Dissolve a few in the mouth when fatigued or hungry.

Sample free, HORLICK'S, Racine, Wis. Substitute "Juat 0T HORUCK'S, the) erttfnal BERLIN EDITOR'S PLEA FOR FRIENDLY REPLY TO THE U. S. Eugene Zimmerman Was First to Urge That Understanding-Be Reached. By Karl H.

Von Wiegand. Special Correspondence of the Post-Dlspntch. (Copyright. 1915. bv Press Pub.

Co.) BKRLI.V, July 7. Eugene Zimmerman, director-general of the Lokal Anzeiger, ter Tag, and other newspapers and publications of the Scherl concern, was the first to call for an understanding with America, in his leader directed against "the desk heroes." which caused considerable stir, The friendly form of President Wilson's note, as well as the contents, make negotiations between Germany and America possible," said Herr Zimmer man. "I am convinced an understanding can be reached, especially as it appears to me beyond doubt that the President has a sincere wish and willingness to come to some amicable agreement, also that Mr. Bryan is working in the same direction. "In Germany no sensible person desires or wishes to break with America- not through fear, but because one does not give up good relations until there is absolute need.

I am certain a similar view is taken in America. "President Wilson himself will know he can't demand of tu elimination of our best weapon and arm at sea, because such a demand would be unfillable. He also knows the development of the naval war between Kngland and Germany, and is therefore aware that he also must deal with Kngland in order to come to an agreement with Germany. "Germany knows that it must have an appreciation and understanding for America's viewpoint, and to adapt ourselves to it will be our sincere endeavor. "Naturally we believe America will give itself to similar endeavor to understand the German standpoint.

If neither of the two countries, and in the end Kngland also, do not remain irreconcilable, an understanding without touching the vital interests of Germany may be reached. Everything that may be possible to reach an agreement on such a basis will be done hy Germany." Eye Weakness In most cases weakness of the eyes is the result of neglect. They are sensitive, tender organs and deserve at least equal care given the teeth. Avoid eye troubles by using Dr. Isaac Thompson's Eye Water regularly, morning ami night.

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