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The Washington times., 1910-12-08
TAFT TO ANNOUNCE
JUSTICES SATURDAY
Appointment of Lehman of
Missouri Will Not Sat
sify Democrats.

II became known at the White
House this morning that the President
had about made up his mind to an
nounce his Supreme Court appoint
ments within the next two days
He is convinced that nothing can be
gained by further delay, and has salts
fed himself as to the qualifications Of
the half dozen candidates now under
consideration, and is about ready to
make known his decision.
It was announced this morning that
the appointments would not be made
today.
From the delegations which were
called into consultation this morn
ing by the President, it was learned
that he had narawed down the Demo-
cratic candidates for the Supreme
Bench TO Judge Russell, Of the United
states District Court Of Texas, and
Judge Lamar, Of Georgia
Lehmann's Appointment.
The Southern d. mocrats in the SEN
ate. il is learned today, VIII not be
satisfied with the appointment Of
Frederick ". Lehman, OF Missouri,
TO the Supreme Court upon the idea
that he is a representative of the
Democratic party They say that he
is a Democrat of the Secretary Dick
inson type, who in the view Of the
Southeruers is no Democrat at all
1t can be stated on authority that
Senator Ravner Of Maryland is no
longer being considered at the White
House in connection with the Supreme
Court His name had been suggested,
and Il was agreed that II he should
receive the appointment he would be
confirmed almost without question
Two Democrats
Leaving Senator Rayner out Of the
question. only Judges Russell and La
mar. Of the Southern Democrats, have
received the Endorsement Of the Demo-
cratic Senators from that section. The
name Of Senator Paynter OF Ken
lucky has been mentioned at the
White House. but il is not stated that
he is seriously considered
Former Representative HemphiH of
South CarOiinaD Ross Perry and A.
: worthington, of this city, called to
urge the appointment of Judge
Wright, OF the District Court They
only remained with the President for
few minutes.
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
CAMPAIGN FIGURES
GIVEN TO PUBLIC

II cost the Democratic national cam
paign committee S27.771-22 TO control the
House Of Representatives IL the Sixty
second Congress. and il cost the Repub-
hcan Congressional campaigl committee
81, ,S7S-S5. or nearly three times as much
TO lose control Of the House.
These are figures made public today
BY the chafrmai Of the two committees
In accordance with the ISw passed al
the last session Of Congress providing
for publicity Of campaign contributions
after election The statements disclose
that there was a joker OF monumental
proportions in the publicity law In that
il did not provide for publicity Of con-
tributions received by individual candi-
.-ates for Congress or by any member
Of the two Congressional Committees as
individuals.
Most -of- the contributions to the Demo-
cratic fund were less than SI,OOl, the
largest contributor being W. c. Beer. Of
New York. who gave the committee
s, 200. Only thirteen contributior.- Of
800 or more were received by the Dem
ocrats, aScregating $3.50. the remainder
Of the campaign fund being made I'D Of
names Of these smaller contributors are
not made public
Republican Contributions.
The largest contribution received by
the Republican committee was from the
Union IeaCTe. Of Philadelphia. $, 80;
the next largest was from. Representa-
tive william. P. Mckinley, of Illinois.
chairman OF the committee, 5000 The
Republican State committee ranks third
in the size Of contributions with 5000
Tic Manufacturers Club, Of Philadel-
phia- paid in $3.50; John Iitcairn. Of
2ittsburG. Sf.0O0 and all cthe- contribu-
tions were less than S1.000. Cash re-
ceived IN sums Of less than 800 only az
Sregated s, 402. which indicates that the
Democrats received their support from
contributors Of small sums. The Repub-
The Washington times., 1910-12-08

One day SIr. Vanderlip viii call Mr..
Allies on the telephone, and announce
that he has made a certain move. The
banker at the Washington end Of the
wire viii make the move On his chess
board in accordance with Instructions
from New York. On the following day
1Ir- Allies viii telephone the National
city Bank the move he has made in
his effort TO checkmate Mr. Vanderli2,
and so the contest viii CO 1ti,fue over
the wires from day TO dsv until ths
winner Is decided.
Sir Allies is already accustomed 10
playing chess by wire He does not per
nit a day TO pass without making q
move on the chess board, which is kept
on mis- desk at the Riggs Bank, with his
private secretary as an opponent II
he happens to be out OF town he calls
the bank on the telephone. and an
nounces his move, the secretary. how
ever, being compelled TO move before
Mr. Allies leaves the wire in order that
the bank official may have an OppOT-
tunfty 10 study his move for the next
day.
The prize for WI ich the two bank Of
fcials are playing Is not known, but l.
Is believed that the loser viii have
10 furnish banquet Cor the winner
and his friends.
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
BY SCHEDULE
OPPOSED BY REGULARS
Insurgents In Senate Will Support Taft Plan-Situation
Disclosed By Discussion of the Cummns
Resolution.
By JUDSoN C. wELLIvER.

luton and viii thus start the fight for
revision schedule BY schedule.
Expressions given By a number OF
prominent Democratic Senators today
all are autagonistic 20 the Cummins
measure one OF the most prominent
and influential Southern Senator'S said f.
i have heard no Democrat speak in
favor Of the resolution I nave heard
several speak against It For myself,
/ am opposed to IL I object TO singing
out and throwing a sort OF mantle OF
secretiveness about the Payne-AIdrich
tariff law. I don't fancy the idea Of
putting that statute up on pedestal
and requiring that special rules shall
be made for dealing with It"
The insurgent Republicans have been
in no wise surprised at discovering thai
they viii have no support from either
regular Republicans or regular Demo
Gratis II Is expected that a few Of the
more Independent Democrats VIII sup
port the resolution, among whom Gore
and Owen OF Oklahoma Chamberlain
Of Oregon. and Shiveiy OF Indiana are
mentioned
The Republicans who viii support II
probab bly, viii stir uD the old group Of
Insurgents and near-insurgents, together
with Senator OuTzs -BF-r- IOWA who
though a strong standpatter, viii stand
with Z IS colleagues
The insurgents viii make the best
fight they can for such a measure
There Is consideration Of a proposal to
Withdra y the CuTumfrS resolution and
introduce In its stead a bill looking 10
a law 10 TX the practice with reference
to amendments OF tariff legislation.
Whether the matter comes Up, however.
IN the form Of resolution or a bill, s.
not material: the lineup viii be about
the same in either case
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
AZCONA'S ARREST
CAUSED BY DIAZ
lntimatiOn Comes From De-
partment of Justice In Sup
port of Wilson's Charges.

In confirmation Of the charges Of Rep
resentative Wilson OF Pennsylvania
who declares that President Diaz. OF
Mexico, is using the governmental ma
cEi1ery Of the United States to harass
his political enemies seeking ASYLUM
in this country, comes the fntiuatfou
at the Department of Justice that sucb
might be the case.
While, under the terms Of the treal,7
Of extredition ratified with AIexfco in
April, 1Ss9, the department has no dis
cretlon in seeking the apprehension Of
the person named in charges from the
Mexican government, II is limited that
suspicious have been entertained that nm
due advantage was being taken of tho
international agreement.
Many Mexicans Arrested.
Circumstances in certain cases. within
the last few months, have led to the bo-
lief that President Diaz was seeking
to perpetuate his rule By such means.
A large number Of Mexicans have been
arrested in the United states recently.
on the request Of the DfaZ government.
Though prohibited from expressing am,
opinion as to the real merits Of these
cases. as long as the terms of the treaty
we're compiled with, officials have be-
ieved that were it not for political CON
sideradOns, the Mexican government
would not be so assiduous in the chase.
It is declared an easy matter to
trump uB charges to use Representa-
tive Wilson's phrase, against a NIexi-
can absent from the country All that
is required is that two persons shall ae-
cuse the man Of come criminal offense
Then a warrant will be issued nv the
magistrate, and extraditiOn asked II
the Di2Z administration vver, nor Is
pecially interested, IL is believed Isr+le
attention would be paid such cases. n,
which the charges are usually trifin-
The fact IS, however, that entire
machinery. of the Mexican fcrAisn min
tstry has been set in motion, and the alj-
prehension Of the person named in the
charges requested
Azcona Case an Instance.
These circumstances are found in the
case Of Juan Sanchez Azcona. arrested
IN washington Tuesday on the reuuest
Of the Mexican government, ard held in
the United States jsu pending the ar
rival Of the specific charges. The Mex
lean authorities named ''s==5iT5Iine-- as
bis offense, though no particulars were
given This is not a DaJtcuIarlz serious
Continued on Fourth Pagel
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
AGED WOMAN VICTIM
OF ROBBERS AGAIN
Mysterious Thief In George
town Makes Third Haul
From Mrs. Alexander.

For the second tIgne within two years,
Mrs Columbus Alexander. of the old
Georgetown family Of that name, has
been mysteriousIy robbed Of a large SUN
Of money
Two years ago about $500 in bills was
stolen from Mrs AIexander's room In
the old family residence in Thirtieth
street, ard within the last thirty days
g, ,O0s more has disappeared, Mrs Alex
audeT having moved in the meantime
a peculiar feature OF the robbery IS
the fact that the money was stolen in
instaf lments, and It was not until three
/ separate thefts had occurred that II
was decided to report the case 10 the
police, as the family desired to avoid
publicity
Because Of her advanced years and
failing health, Mrs Alexander decided
/ 20. close her house last fall, and since
that time has been living with her
/ brother, Thomas w Hay, at the TorOn-
IC. Twentieth and streets northwest
+ AIr- Hay looks after her business af-
I fairs. and has charge Of the estate
First Theft Discovered.
About a month ago sl00 was missed
/ from an iron money bOxs which Mr.. Hay
keeps in the library Of his apartment
/ Il was thought at first that the money
/ might have been misplaced and would
/ turn I'D later
" Al-lAE REGAr however SE3l more QlS-
/ appeared from the same box Mr.. Hay
I was sure the box haG been securely
/ locked, and he was unable to account
/ for the manner in which the thief had
/ opened II.
He called on Mrs. Alexander's attor-
/ neysy James 3. Archer and John L.
! Smith, and consulted with them
! When Mr. Hay opened the box last
I evening 20 get out some papers he
| found that six 800 bills had been
/ taken.
/ Police Called In.
The attorneys were again consulted.
/ and today Mr. Hay called at the De-
| tective Bureau, and asked that central
/ Office men be put to work on the case
/ Detect ives Cox anJ Berman were as
/ signed 70 make an investigation.
] The Identity OF the thief who stole
I the S2,500 from Mrs. Alexander two
I years ago was never discovered. De-
/ tectives worked for weeks on the case
4 without getting a tangible clue
/ Mrs Alexander Kept the money in a
| box In her bedroom, and it is he
/ lieyed the rObber entered the room
/ and opened the box while she was
! sleeping
/ Mrs Alexander is the widow OF the
| late Columbus Alexander. who vas
/ regarded as one of the Wealthiesf
/ residents Of Georgetown His estate
Is rePuted 70 be valued at several hun
dred thousand dollars,
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
Captain and Sixteen Others
Reach Yarmouth In Black
ouFn'S Boats.
NO AMERICANS
ON VESSELS LIST
Women Among Victims Show
Bravery As Passenger After Pas
senger Leaps Overheard.

LONDON, Dec. S.-The British steam
ship ROok rammed and sank the British
steamer Blackburn or Sheringham to-
day and thirty-nine persons are report
ed TO be missing.
Many others Of the passengers Of the
Blackburn had narrow escapes The
Blackburn went down so quickly that
practically al on board were forced
20 jump Sew nteen persons were picked
up by the 10, IS boats.
There were ffty-six persons aboard
the lost steal .er, thirty-nir4 Of whom
are stfII unaccounted for.
Captain Among Rescued.
The first report said that the seven
teen rescued were picked up BY the
Rook, but later advices say they landed
at Yarmouth ia the Blackburn boats
and that the captain OF the steamer was
among them There were twenty-niue
passengers and tvventy-seven officers
and crew.
Sheringham is a coast town in Nor
folk According to word received from
there this morning the collision occurred
in the darkne-s- Both were going az a
fair speed A nigh sea was running at
the time.
The rescued passengers told thrilling
accounts OF the disaster. Practically all
were asleep on their berths when they
were aroused by a Earring. grinding
noise The Blackburn careened and be-
gan 10 settI Immediately. Officers Of
the sinking 70 displayed great hero
ism Membels OF the crew were sent
along the staterOOms srousing the oc-
o. pants
Women Are Brave.
Ie women OF board displayed brav-
- None OF the passengers had time
20 dress fully and all of the rescued
were suffering from exposure when the
boats reached Yarmouth.
Members Of the crew or the Blackburn
declared that al OF the boats were low
cred. and II was not belieSed that any
member Of the crew was carried down
with the ship The Rocks crew de-
Ciared ths. ali the boats pulled of IN the
darkness Some OF the boats were re-
ported sEanped. owing TO overcroWding.
but this WAS not credited.
TIE ROCKS s crew expressed the belief
that the Blsckourn's boat would either
make the coast in safety or else be
picked up BY passing ships
A thick fog added 10 the terrors Of
darkness The Blackburn was bound
from Grimsby to Antwerp.
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
Wants Japanese
Hung or Set Free

DENVER, Co, Dec. s-Conviction
Of murder in the first degree or ac-
9uittal was the verdict demanded by
the State in its closing argument to-
day in the trial Of Genkyo 8Iitsunaga,
the japanese accused OF murderinE
Mrs. Katherine Wilson.
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
WEATHER REPORT.

Temperatures are below normal
throughout practically all districts east
OF the Rocky mountains, with freezing
feInDeratures in the Gulf and South At
Tautic States as far South as central
florida Temperatures are below Zerc
n Minnesota northwestern Wisconsin,
and northern North Dakota. at Wash
lngton. the temperature this morning
was I3 degrees, which is the lowest
reading recorded thus far this winter
FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Fair tonight and Friday. somewhat
warmer tonight. lowest temperature to-
night about p degrees light 20 mod
crate westerly winds
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
GAS MONOPOLY CUTS
PRICE TO IS CENTS
Developments in the Gas Fight

Eighty five cent gas rate goes into effect January
Action marks another step in The Times fight for
cheaper gas for Washington
By cutting price company hopes to head off
passage o. Carey bill fixing price of gas at 80 cents
House District Committee will probably make in
vesgatiOn to ascertain whether 85 80 cents is fair
price.
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
SUN TABLE

CONDITION OF THE WATER.
HARPER5 FERRY. ". Va, Dec. g.
Beth rivers olaEr.
The Washington times., 1910-12-08
TEMPERATURES.

TODAYS TIDE TABLE
High tide, 1-O5 g. m Low tide, $50
q m and 6:59 D n
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Continued on Seventh PaEs@
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-03-25

magnffcence of the procession deeply impressed the people, so that all who could be accommodated filled up the street and buildings.
 The doge delighted by the welcome the popu- lace accorded that he determined to show his bounty in manner that should be remembered, he had large number of pigeons, each weighted by having piece or paper attached to its legs released from the gallery of St. Marks, the porco the bronze horses rear their gigantic bodies.
 The crowd made a rush the pigeons, eager to get the choice meal they afforded the unfortunate birds hampered by the weights the legs caught in large numbers and taken home form feature of many a sueculent repast
 But not all caught. Some of them escaped and sought refuge high up the the church. where none could come them
 The fact that the birds found their hospice in the very dome of the tomb of St. Mark without effect this highly superstitious populace and they at once decided this to be token from the good that his shetering mantle spread the birds and that none of his true worshipers would do them harm.
 Thus this early number of pigeons futtering fright to the top of the temple forerunners of the multitude that flies around the church today they are sacred from the profane hand of and extra tribute 1t is the habit at Easteride the of their recognition by the saint, give food and attention.
 It is for this everybody who is in Venice on Easter Sunday provides extra supply of food the pigeons of St Marks This does that they lack in poyender the remainder of the year. simply means that the coming of the holiday brings supply.
 And the birds enjoy it. None can say that they fail to enter into the spirit of the holiday They gorge stuff until it is marvel that the air is filled with feathers from the exploding bodies of the birds.
 It is not the ceremonial the day this feeding of the pigeons Not until the great morning service St Marks has been held does the church permit the holiday fun begin.
 In the morning everybody goes to St. Marks that s everybody who get in which is quite a distinction for residents and visitors alike think only church on the most important Christian holiday.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-03-25

Tn fact the whole scene is a rioting panorama of flowers in other city of the cVlllZed world where the Christian religion is supreme efforts have been concentrated to getting flowers into the city TOT the great day. under these southern skies it is not a question of forcing hothouse plants-the natural growth in the open air supplies all that could be asked and everybody, rich and poor, puys hperaly or lhe luscious blooms.
 In no other country in the world do the blooms attain such magnifcence and it is not uncommon sight to see gondola literally laden with vioets, which can be bought cheapy here that for the price of an ordinary bouquet in American city armload can be pur- chased
 Against the perfect blue of the Venetian spring sky St Marks is outlined. The whole city is going there The wealth and aristocracy of city that was ancient the world in swaddling clothes is making it's way to worship reclining against black cushions of gondoa and ong in the exquisite comfort that comes this luling form of transportation The perfume of flowers in the air the beauty of the dark skinned, brown-eyed and backeyed daughters of the city of Desdemona helps the picture richly Everything is comfortable, romantic inspiring.
 The service is a wonderful display of rich raiment gorgeous processiona of richest music of most bril- liant coloring.
 the lover of the beautiful finds every cajoled
 At two o'clock in the afternoon the yearly tribute of food is paid to the pigeons and in some mysterious they to know the coming of the day that sees much of honor done to them.
 But it is at night Easter evening" that the full beauty of the Venetian life and Venetian charm is felt
 Every part of the city appears in guise; every palace monument and church takes glory that is not to be described
 Gliding past the gondoas filled with holiday pleasure seekers, listening the ripple of the waters under the bows of the boats making calls those living in the beautiful palaces fronting the canals and reveng in the atmosphere of romance that to surround every detail of the life of this ancient city is to get impressions be duplicated elsewhere impressions that explain the eageness of tourists to spend Easter day in Venice.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-03-25

highest aspiration is to be found worthy to be chosen for Mary, the mother of Jesus, or Mary Magda- lene.
 They are no skilled actors. Their art is natures own They are humble woodcarvers, smiths, arti- sans. Anton Lang is a potter, is 34 years of age, is tall and 1.-the, and speaks English fuently. He was chosen for the part because of the extraordinary resemblance he bears to the accepted idea of Christ as pictured by the old masters. One critic says of him: There has been no such typical and truly German embodiment of the Nazarene during the whole of the century as in An ten Lang. When he is hanging on the cross it is just as if the wonder ful picture of the crucifxion by C+efbecF at Stresa were before HIS.
 Though he is the central figure of the play and is honored and al. most reyered by the whole comm. nity, he is in no way spoiled and carries himself with a simplicity and humility which is characteristic He IS essentially a son of the neon1o and this is only fitting the part he takes. He seeks to follow tba ax. ample he has ever before him ond is quite untainted by the spirit of thal conmerclallsm which is creep
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-03-25
EASTER

The term Easter" is supposed to have been derlVeo from Ostera Eastre the goddess or spring. ana the personifcaton of the morning. The feast or ths god dess was celebrated by the ancient Saxons in the spring of the year.
 This ancient pagan festival utilized by the early Christian fathers by them turned into the Chflsan observance now throughout Chrisendom as Eas- ter" There a difference among the eastern ana western the date of this observance put in 325 A. council of Nice declared that the Easter celebration should held the first Sunday following the full moon after March 21. If the full moon should happen the Sabbath then Easter should fall the following Sabbath
 The Christian Easter commemorates the most vital fact in Christianity days it has been made an for the display of flowers and millinery, but underlying all else basal fact that Easter com memorates the resurrection of Christianitys founder
 Christianity as divine revelation, stands or falls with establishment overthrow of this fact If the resurrection the prophet of Gaee not actual and accomplished fact, his claims to the spiritual leadership of mankind spurious He based the suc of his mission the fact of his resurrection If he did not rise from the grave, he was blasphemer or ignorant fanatic If he did rise he predicted he would, then the seal of divine truth upon all he taught and all he wrought.
 There many who cannot believe in the miracle of the resurrection the Easter celebration all fooishness. But multitudes believe with unfalterng faith in this triumph of the Goldman death and the grave.
 To them Easter is day of cheer, hope and joy The basal fact of Christianity gives foundation and force to their faith their hope More joy bells will peal forth their notes of victory today glorious anthems and oratories will break forth from human hearts voices human tongues will speak and sing the praises of humanitys Christ than at time since the angels to the afrighted women at the gateway of the tomb is here, he is risen, he said; come see the place where they laid him"
 The Christian faith is too deeply rooted heart of humanity to die away and the Easter celebrations serve to strengthen that faith
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-03-25

many of them not exceeding the for ty-thousandth part of an inch in di- ameter And yet, minute as these ami malculae are, they are thoroughly alive. They dart about and digest, shooting out their jellylike substance to seize their food. The way in which these living things began is as great a mystery, however, as 1t was when the mind of man first applied itself to the task of Investigating the sub ject. The moment when something that was lifeless became alive was the most wonderful in all the history