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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
VoRYS Is NoN-CoMMITTAL.
Says Presidents Office Is Hot and
Bryan Will Lead His Party.

Arthur /. Vorys of Ohio was seen this
afternoon i'm his apartments at the Will
lard by a Star reporter. He had an ap-
pointment with Secretary Taft later this
afternoon.
Mr.. Eorys did not deny nor did he con-
firm the statement that he may become
the chairman of the republican national
committee. He is aware that the Ohio
republicans believe In him and that they
have informed Mr.. Taft that he is the log
ical man for the chairmanship. Ohioans
who called upon Mr.. Taft yesterday told
him that Mr.. Vorys was a pacifer, as
we'll as an organizer.
At the conference this afternoon mat
tiers of the greatest moment will be taken
up by Taft and Norys When the con-
ferees part company Mr.. vorys may have
the national republican chairmanship in
his inside pocket. This Is the opinion OF
party men OF intuition.
Mr.. Vorys talked about the hot weather
here and then said the democrats seem
intent upon placing William Jennings
Bryan in nomination for the presidency.
Out in the middle west the democrats
seem to believe Bryan will surely get
the nomination.
Mr. Vorys said the hottest place he had
succeeded in finding I'm Washington was
the Presidents private office at the White
House.
After Mr. Vorys concludes his talk
with Mr.. TAFT this afternoon he will re-
turn to the hotel, where he will receive
some friends. He has an important po
litical appointment in New York tomor
row morning. and will perhaps leave here
for the metropolis on the owl train
about midnight.
He received q delegation OF newspaper
men in his room at the hotel this after
noon. To all OF them he said he had no
information to give out on the chairman
ship OF the republican national commit
tee.
Ohio republicans who called on Mr..
Eorys today believe he will be. made
chairman Of the national committee. Some
Of them said Mr.. Hitchcock's appoint
ment would work discord in the party in
the state. while Mr.. Vorys' selection would
please all factions.
Mr.. Taft. at 2:4j o'clock this afternoon.
personally denied the statement printed
In many cities to the effect that Frank H.
Hitchcock has been finally selected by
him to be recommended To the subcom-
mittee of the national republican COM
mittee for A. continent as chairman OF
that committee.
Mr.. Taft says he has made no selection
as yet, nor does he expect to do SO until
he has had opportunity 10 confer with
the subcommittee. thereby repeating a
statement which he had formerly made
and which he regards as entitled TO ere
dence.
Mr. Hitchcock is not in Washington to-
day. but is expected 10 return tomor-
row
Mr.. Vorys reached tho home OF Mr.. TAFT
at about 2:45 o'clock. just after Ny. Taft
denied the Hitchcock report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01

Nicely School. in Harrison county.
March 80. 1866. Mr.. Johnson mar.
ried Miss Martha A. Mann of Columbus
Mrs: Johnson died in 1899, leaving two
children. Phi!ander Chase Johnson and
Victor Johnson. Mr. Johnson was again
married In 1903. this time again taking
for his wife ali Ohio woman. The cere-
mony took place in Washington. April 20
His second wife was Mrs. Bertha b
BoWerswith. widow of Daniel n. Bower.
smith, a we'll known Columbus journal
list.
Mr.. Johnson early in life learned the
printers trade. and was acquainted with
every phase of newspaper building and
management. He was the city editor OF
the Ohio Statesman. and later on In life
transferred his work to the Ohio State
Journal. He went to the new publica-
ton and became it's city editor later
managing editor. and finally its chief edi-
torial writer. In 1879 Mr.. johnson be-
came connected with the Cincinnati En-
quirer. and since that time. with the ex-
ception of one year when he was on the
staff Of the New York World, has been
with the Enquirer.
Transferred to Washington.
His first work with the Enquirer was
that of state correspondent He was
afterward made its managing editor Mr.
Johnson was then transferred to the
Washington bureau of that paper, and
became its correspondent and later an
editorial writer. In addition to his edi.
torial work. in 1895 he was connected edi.
torally with the New York Journal.
Mr.. Johnson was we'll known in state
and national politics. having served in
several campaigns in Ohio, as we'll as
presidential campaigns. He was demo
crat and a leading figure in Ohio poll
TICS Tor years. he was on the democratic
national committee in 1900 and 1904. Mr.
Johnson was a member of the Gridiron
Club and one of its most distinguished
presidents
He is survived by his wife and two
sons, Philander Chase Johnson of The
Star and Victor Johnson. a craftsman
In the League Island navy yard.
There will be meeting of newspaper
men at room 40 of the Post building this
evening at o o'clock to take action on the
death of Mr. Johnson
The Gridiron Cub will hold n meeting to.
morrow at noon at the office of the sec.
rotary, 141O Pennsylvania avenue, to take
action on the death of Mr.. Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
WILLIAMS ASKS PROTECTION.
Unfrocked Minister Wants Police
Guard at His Meeting.

Rev Gilbert f.. Williams unfrocked
clergyman. who was pastor of Christ
Episcopal Church. and who is to hold a
public meeting at Masonic Temple to-
morrow at 10 o'clock and deliver an ad-
dress IN effort to vindicate himself of
the charges upon which he was compelled
To leave his church. called at police head
quarters today.
He saw Inspector Swindels and asked
that he be given police protection at his
meeting tomorrow. He said lie had learned
of threats having been made against him
and thought il would be proper TO have
the police on hand.
Inspector Swindeils turned mis- reques,
over To Maj Sylvester The latter di-
rected that first precinct poscemen be on
hand ready TO act in case of emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
gether in the different hranchesof the
Police Court.
Native Of Pennsylvania

ASatAsC Va
Joseph Yardley Potts was btn at
Penns Manor. Bucks county. II. May
IA. 1S43. and passed his sixty-fifc birth
day little over a month ago. lis par
ents were Joseph Edwin Potts. Tho for
many years was chief appropriate clerk
at the Navy Department. and Mrs Lucy
A. Potts. whose death little ver a
week ago is believed 10 have bsn pri-
marty responsible for Mr. Potts'Irecent
illness and death.
With his parents Mr.. Potts cSme TO
Washington in 1855. al the time tht the
deceased was twelve years old. Mr. Potts
obtained his education principally In tn.
public and private schools OF 10 Dis
trfct of Columbia. AT the outbrak OF
the civil war and shortly after le had
passed his eighteenth birthday Mr. Potts
was given position clerk IN the
quarterInaster generals ONCE in tfe War
Department. which he held until after
the surrender Of Gen. Lee IN Apri 1885,,
Soon after the close OF the ciy1 war
MI. Potts took up active newspaper work
IN Washington. and affiliated himsef .irst
as reporter and then as city editd with
the old National Republican. As news
paper man he attained marked stccess
and was In addition. correspondent for
several OF the large western and north
ern papers at that time. Mr.. Pote con-
tinued his active newspaper work until
a little over twenty years ago. when he
was appointed TO the chief clerkship OF
the Police Court by the late Judge Thomas
+. Miller. which position he held II the
time OF his death His long term In the
Police Court made him an Invaluable at =
tache. and he was considered one OF the
most efficient and capable clerks who have
ever performed the work.
Mr.. Potts was prominently affiliated
with number OF secret organizations and
was one OF the charter members OF tn.
local lodge OF Elks
he was made a Master Mason in Har.
mony Lodge. No. IL. r. A. A. NJ, March
bia Royal Arch Chapter. No I. June 81.
1871. and was knighted I'm Washington
Commandery. No. !. X. r. July 26. 1871
and was widely known and highly re.
garded In the fraternity.
During his early life ne was the ofYicial
reporter and scorer OF the old National
base ball team. of which the late Sena
tor A. r. German OF Maryland, c. c.
Duucanson and II. W. Garrett were mem.
bers. a
Mr. Potts was the sole remaining mem.
Der of family OF ten, all Of whom are
buried in Oak Hill cemetery. Since the
death OF his father. which occurred IN
1894. Mr.. Potts and his mother made their
home at 2p C. street. where she died
June 10 last i'm the ninety-first year al
her age. The mother and son had been
inseparable companions for over half q
century and the death OF the former
seemed to almost overwhelm him with
grief. II was seen among his friends IN
the few days following the death OF his
mother that Mr. Potts was on the verge
of a mental and physical collapse. and
efforts were made TO divert his mind, With
little success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
SYLyANUS E. JOHNSON DEAD
DISTINGUISHED JOURNALIST
DIES OF UREMIC POISONING.
One of the Oldest Editorial Writers
Of Washington-Three
Weeks Ill.

Three weeks illness ended today in the
prominent and veteran member OF the
newspaper profession, noted as an edi-
torial writer. He died at Providence Hos
pital about 1915 o'clock this morning.
At the bedside when the end came were
his wife and his two sons, Victor John
son of Philadelphia and Philander Chase
Johnson of the editorial staff of The Star,
and their wives.
Mr.. Johnson. who was SiXty-seven years
of age. was stricken with the fatal illness
the afternoon Of June . while sitting at
his desk in the Washington bureau of the
Cincinnati Enquirer. He went 70 his
apartments in the Iroquois. 1413 N street.
where his ailment was diagnosed as urae-
mic poisoning.
Ten days after he was taken Ill he
was removed to Providence Hospital.
During the first few days at the hospital
an Improvement in his condition was
noted. Monday night last he suffered a
relapse and gradually grew worse. Last
night the patient was unconscious.
NJ. JOhnSOn'S friends can look upon his
face for the last time tomorrow at the
apartment
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
Mr.. Johnson's Career.
Mr.. Johnson one of the oldest and most
widely known editorial writer's Of the
nations capital, was born in Island Creek
Township. Jefferson county, Ohio, Janu-
airy 49, 1S41. His primary education was
received in the country schools of Jeffer-
son county. He later attended the Rich
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
PRAISE cLEvELAND's, SERVICE.
Life Insurance Presidents Adopt
Laudatory Resolutions.

NEW YORK, July Grover Cleve-
lands notable services in public office and
his valuable contribution Ito the preser-
walton and elevation OF the business OF
life insurance" were Landed in resolutions
passed by the executive committee OF the
Association OF Life Insurance Presidents
at a meeting held here yesterday. MI
Cleveland was chairman and counsel OF
the committee.
At the meeting. presided over by Paul
Morton. president OF the Equitable LIE
Assurance Society. acting as temporary
chairman, no action was taken with ref
erence to selecting Mr.. Clevelands sue
cessor as chairman and counsel. It was
stated after the meeting that probably
the vacancy caused by Mr.. Clevelands
meeting of the association, in December
NEXT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
TRAIN WRECK IN IOWA.
Eight Injured and One Will Die
Smash-Up in Des Moines.

DIES MONIES. Iowa. July 1.-The out
going Indianola train on the Rock Island,
loaded with Des Moines passengers MT
a Great Western train at East 1th' street
today. Over eight persons were seriously
injured. One will die.
An ambulance was called from Mercy
Hospital to bring the Injured to the hos
pital. 4 detail Of police has also been
sent out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS.
jacobson Named for Governor
Young Withdraws From Race.


ST. PAUL. Mimi, July 1-Shortly be-
fore the republican state nominating con-
vention assembled today Attorney Gen.
eral E. T. Young announced that he had
withdrawn from the gubernatorial race
and that he would second the nomination
of J. +. Jacobson.
Jacob +. Jacobson was later nominated
for governor by reclamation
The temporary organization was made
permanent. The resolutions committee
was then appointed, but before it had
retired to make its report candidates for
governor were placed in nomination.
Former Representative Frank Eddy of
Sank Center placed J. F. Jacobson of
Madison in nomination.
The only reflection any one has been
able to cast upon our candidate" he said,
us that he eats pie with a knife lie is
rough. rugged natural man. We could
not have him any different i we would,
and we would not If we could
c. +. Sntder Of Minneapolis, Who was
one of the candidates. withdrew and sec
onded the nomination OF Jacobson. He
was followed by Attorney General Young.
When the nominations were closed the
convention was in wrrl Of jacobson
enthusiasm. and NATION WAS made to
nominate jacobson ny reclamation.
Joel Heatwole he'd not withdrawn from
the race and cries of ''IfeatWole" were
heard. But no one brought his name
before the convention and the vote was
unanimous for jacobson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
Building Permit Issued.

The following permit was issued today
by Acting Inspector Francis: To O. F.
Aldis. to repair dwelling at 1347 Connecti-
cut avenue northwest; contractor, Will
liam p Lipseomb & Co. Estimated cost,
s., 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01

over the death of the late clerk OF this
court. Joseph Y. Potts. and make mo-
ton that the court ADJOURN IN respect 10
his memory
Il first met Mr.. Potts when was
quite young boy about the city courts.
where he was employed in the capacity OF
a newspaper reporter. and was even at
that time impressed with his noble and
kindly qualities In later years. when he
became clerk of this court. and later still.
when / took up my duties here as prose-
cutor. I learned even more to appreciate
the fine and generous instincts OF the
man.
Il feel his death keenly. ! consider l
have lost an intimate and close friend not
only in an official capacity. but pri-
vately.
many did not fully appreciate it at the
time. il was evident 10 me he fast was
telling in health. At times | have known
him to be at his desk here loyalty attehu
ing TO his duties when lie should nave
been under the careful eye Of expert med
zeal attention.
Court Adjourns in Respect.
In granting the motion to adjourn court
in respect to NJ. Potts Judge kimoaii'
the presiding judge. said:
~ grant the motion of Mr.. Given IN
doing so | order that This expression or
the courts feeling over the death Of MIR.
Potts be entered upon the minutes.
Il knew linn intimately because of the
close association of over eighteen years
since my incumbency in office. and knew
him as q conscientious. ralnstaking and
faithful man In his work as clerk. knew
his generous and kindly traits we'll, and
appreciated them thoroughly. | can only
say that I feel the taking away Of Mr..
Potts keenly and deeply
In his office later in the day Judge KIM
ball spoke of his association with Mr..
Potts and their long term Of service to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
NOTIFICATION OF BRYAN
OPINIONS DIFFER AS TO BEST
PLACE FOR CEREMONY.
Claimed That Political Capital Could
Be Made by Selecting Some
Large City.

LINCOLN, Eeb.. July IA movement
with much local enthusiasm back OF it
has been started here to have Mr.. Bryan
I'm the event of his nomination for the
presidency at Denver, receive the Motif
cation committee at Fairview. In advance
OF action by the convention, the subject
IS one on which Mr.. Bryan will not talk
Mayor Brown of Lincoln and Thomas
Allen, Mr.. Bryan'S brother-in-law, We're
in conference with the democratic leader
at Fairview last night on the subject.
Among many of Mr.. Bryan's friends it
is believed that valuable political capital
could be made by having the notification
take place in some large city, preferably
New York 1t is argued that the natural
enthusiasm of such an occasion should
he made the most OF as campaign as
set.
Immense Pile of Letters.
Mr.. Bryan arose early today. and with
his secretary. Robert F. Rose. renewed his
attack on an immense pile Of correspond
ence.
Mr.. Bryan receives an average of 1905
pieces of mail daily, and even with the
assistance OF his brother Charles w
Bryan. and STAFF of stenographers is I'M
able TO make much Roadway in answering
the multitudinous queries which come
from all parts of the country.
Many Delegations Expected.
Aside from the visit of Charles A
Towne. which is scheduled for tomorrow
evening. Mr.. Bryan expects few visitors
before Friday or Saturday. On these two
days many delegations will be passing
through Lincoln on their way TO Denver
As the convention at the Colorado capita
does not open until July 4 the delegations
and political clubs will have sufficien,
time 10 stop here long enough TO pay
their respects 10 the Nebraskan. Many
have s!gnihed their intention Of So do
ing. and It is anticipated that the his
roric front porch at Canton will soor
have = parallel at Fairview.
Mr.. Bryan's first public engagement be
fore the convention is scheduled for Fri
day night. when he will be the guest OF
the Iowa Travelling Mems Association al
4 banquet here. Mr.. Bryan, however, viii
make no set speech.
iii let others do tie talking. said he
today. They've heard me too often. JUST
a few remarks, that's ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
Downtowh Temperature.

The temperature registered today by At
hecks standard thermometer was as fol-
lows: . am. SO; II noon. 90 pm. "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01

PITTSBURG. July Frank u. McCabe.
suspended superintendent Of the money
order department Of the Pittsburg pos;
office, charged with the embezzlement of
about $1,000 waived a hearing today and
was released on 81, 800 bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01

NEW YORK, July 1.--Twentytwo men,
bers of the Manila and Fiber Paper Man.
ufacturers' Association, who wer, fined
81 900 each recently for operating oQm
bine in restraint of trade, paid their fines
to the United States circuit court today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

SAN DOMINGO. Republic of Santo Do
mingo, July 1.-Gen. Ramon Caceres. who
was elected president of this republic last
month, took the oath OF office today for
the ensuing term of six years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01

MONROE. Mich. July 1.-The negro
arrested here today on suspicion OF being
Charles Stevens, suspected of the regis
tered mail robbery at Kansas City de-
MES that he is Stevens and declares that
he had not hing TO do with the robbery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-01

BERLIN, July 1.-The trial of Prince
Philip Zu EuienburS on charges OF per
jury i'm connection with the scandals re-
vealed last year by Macmillan Harden.
the Berlin editor. was resumed this morn
ing. The hearings are In private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-05

held here August %. 26. q and % The
lowing committees:
Races-Lee Offutt. Henry H. Griffith
Charles Ve.rs and David II. Warfeld
Privileges-Charles F.. Kirk. James T.
Bogley and John ]. Higgins.
Grounds-Charles Veirs. John H. Bog
lev David II. W ~rfield and Charles F.
Kirk.
Printing-Gist Blair. Charles Veirs and
James /. Bogley.
Premiums-John G. Bentley. Charles
Veirs, Josiah w. Jones and Robert C.
Warfield
Household department-Josiah w. Jones,
Robert c. Warfield. Henry H. Griffith and
Benjamin G. Colt.
Accounts-John II. Gassaway, Benjamin
c. Colt and Josiah w. Jones.
j. Clinton Dorsey will again act as chief
marshal and his assistants will be
Messrs. donald Kirk. l.. B. Riggs. w. P
Jones. Samuel Cashell. Samuel Bussard
Waller Cashell. Clarence Gilpin. James
Cashell and 4. Brown. Artemus Sullivan
viii be chief of police.
Miss Eleanor Rogers of kensington anG
Frank Trowbridge of Winfield. Kan. were
married N Rockville yesterday Afternoon
by Rev. S. r. White of the Baptis,
Church.
Arthur B. Gleason has sold to Aldrict
c. Wiley OF Washington a house and 10,
in the eastern section of Rockville Mr.
Gleason has purchased a home at Pet
worth, d. G., and will soon remove there
Independence day was observed as usua
by the citizens of Rockville. Business
was suspended. various recreations were
enjoyed and in the evening there were
numerous displays of fireworks.
The event of the day with the coloreC
population was the annual picnic at the
fair grounds for the benefit OF the coloret
fire department OF Rockville. There were
base ball, dancing and various Other
amuSementS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-05
BURGLAR GIVES HIMSELF UP
WIFE COMPLETES A BARGAIN
WITH NEW YORK POLICE.
Agrees on Surrender With Under
standing That Light Sentence
Is to Be Imposed.

NEW YORK. July Am unusual bar
gain was completed yesterday when the
wife of Jack" Gormley, the burglar, who
has been hunted vainly for days by New
York's 5000 policemen. handed her hus-
band over to the authorities after exact
ing a promise that he should receive only
a light sentence for offenses that might
have made Gormley a prisoner for life.
Nonchalantly smoking a cigar. after the
bargain was concluded. Gormley appear
ed at the appointed place in West 53th
street and gave himself up.
Gormley was arrested early In June.
In his fiat was found thousands OF dol
lars worth Of plumber taken from scores
of apartments. The police We're prepared
to prosecute him for these numerous Of
lenses. On being arraigned on one charge
he was released under $3.50 bail furnish
ed by a former police court clerk. But
GOrmley disappeared, the bail was found
to be worthless. and the former court
officer was arrested.
Entire Force in Hunt.
Every detective and all the police were
given special instructions to hunt for
Gormley and circulars were sent broad
cast throughout the country. Mrs. CORN
ley began to visit police headquarters q
week after Gormley disappeared. She
told Inspector McCafferty that his men
would never find her husband unless
promise was given that he would not be
prosecuted as a second offender or Tor
burglary in one of the higher degrees.
Inspector McCafferty would not hear Of
it and the police redoubled their efforts to
find the man. but to no purpose. Finally
the police took the matter up with the
district attorneys Office and il was sug-
gested that il might be better to have
such a man as Gormley locked up FOO a
few years than at liberty with all New
York as a scene of his activities. The
police told Mrs. Gormley that her hus-
band might plead TO burglary i'm the
ond degree. which would result in a
term of five years in prison. That was
agreeable TO Mrs. Gormley and she told
the detectives to be In West 53th street
a; a certain hour yesterday. When the
appointed time came Gormley appeared,
shook hands with the detectives and was
taken to the Tombs He will be ar
raigned Monday. when the program as
arranged with the authorities will be car
ried out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-05
AMATEUR WRITERS ELECT.
Officers Chosen at National Conven-
ton in Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE. WIS. July 4.-The Ma
tional Amateur Press Association conven-
ton at its closing session this after
noon voted to amend its constitution to
provide an endowment fund. the interest
Of which is to pay the general expenses of
the association, and in advancing the in
terests of amateur Journalism in general.
The following officers were elected:
President. William c. Ahlhauser, Mil
waukee. Wis: first vice president. Laura
A. Sawyer. Boston. Mass: second vice
president. A. E. Geldhof. Grand Rapids.
Mich: recording secretary, Victor Singer,
New York city; corresponding secretary.
Walter F. Zahn. Milwaukee,; treasurer
John w. Smith. Hudson Heights. n. j.;
official editor. Frank A. Kendall, Topeka
Kan: executive judges. Charles W. Her
ris. New York city: T. Burr Thrift Cleve-
land. Ohio; Walter S. Goff, Blissfield.
Mich.
New York city was selected for the next
convention.