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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-22
NOT PERSONALLY ACCUSED.

= ORIMER, the ''bIond boss not Per
Il sonaIy accused Of corrupt practices.
presents an urbane, smiling front. while
the darts Of criticism far about him,
and while friends rally, as OF old,
20 his standard. Not content 10 have
the matter rest with two Illinois grand
juries, Senator Lorimer Is understood
today 70 be speeding toward Washing
ton. where. upon the floor OF the Sen
ate, he Will rise TO matter Of person
al privilege and demand thai the Sen
ate Committee on Privileges and Eleo-
tions institute an investigation OF
its own to declare whether or not he is
entitled 70 the honors and tie powers
Of a United States Senator.
This story, however. has more to DO
with LorimeT, the man, than Lorimer,
the Senator. Charges Of political in
trigue and corruption are more or less
frequent IN these days OF great parties,
bosses" and Office seekers.
Instances where men rise from news
boys and bOCt5lacks 10 influence and
national hoDors are less frequent. There
must be a human side 10 a man who
has carved out a career OF that kind.
The story Of the human side OF William
Iyorimer is one Of absorbing interest
One should become acqusInted with
that before sitting in judgment upon
Lorimer, the politician, and his friends.
Begins Battle
OF Life At Early Age.
Thirty-seven years ago Billy Lori
mer-and he IS called Billy Lorimer
tOday-was a touseled. red-headed. rag
ged newsboy. darting in and out among
the streets and alleyways OF busy Chi
cago. Billy had to hustle. for a
mother and several smaller brothers
and sisters were dependent upon his
energies.
He broke into" the game oy selling
the Chicago Tribune Less th21 q month
ago there appeared IN this same Tribune
a twO-page story endeavOriIg to show
that William Lc-imeT's political allies
had pUrchased his seat in the United
States Senate
Newsboys cried the names Of Billy
Lorimer ard Of Legislator Charles A.
White, who confessed. The public
bought eagerly; few Of the old-timers
recalled another excited voice that had
yelled the "wuXtrys" nearly forty years
ago. and to their minds returned the
old picture Of the touseled, red-headed,
ragged little vender of former days.
Continued on Sixth Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-22

FORECAST. FOR THE DISTRICT.
Showers tonight or Monday; slight
Iy cooler; light east winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-22

CONDITION OF THE WATER
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va, May %.
Potomac clear and Shenandoah very
cloudy this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-22

Today-High tide. 6:4S a. m and
t;26 p m: low tide, 1:02 a. m. and
1874 p m.
Tomorrow-High tide 7:25 q. m
and Sol D. m: low tide. 1:3T a. m
and 2:11 D. m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
UNITED STATES WINNING
SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE
Increased Business With Ven
ezueIa and Argentine
Republic.

The awakening of American enterprise
to the commercial possibilities in the
countries of South America is beginning
to make itself felt
Great Britain, Germany and Spain, all
with extensive export trade with the
republics of the south. apparently are
losing portion Of that commerce. The
United States, France and Italy are gain
ing it.
In Venezuela last year the imports of
Great Britain showed a decrease of
ST. ,59s, those of Germany S17624 and
creased S.40.374 those of France $549, AL
and of Italy S75.4S4.
Consul Isaac A Manning, at La Guaira,
in reporting these facts to the State De-
partment, says one reason for this in
crease in American trade is that Ameri-
can manufacturers and exporters are
paying more attention to Venezuela.
Two things most necessary, however,
he says, ito a further extension. and a
clinching of those close trade relations
which should exist between Venezuela
and the United States are immigration
from the latter country of men who will
establish themselves in transportation,
merchandising, manufacturing, agricul-
ture, mining, etc, and the establishment
OF an American bank.
The field is open for both and the OPP
portunties are clearly evident
In the Argentine Republic last year there
was An increase of over $4,000 In i'm
ports from the United States compared
with the preceding year Great Britain
led in imports to Argentine, with the
United States close second
There is no reason why the trade of
the United States should not exceed the
present figures. 100000, according to
United States Consul Henry p. Coffin at
Rosario.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
POSTAL DELEGATES NAMED.
To Attend Southwestern Association
Convention at Kansas CITY.

Postmaster General Hitchcock has
signed an order designating a number
of superintendents and chiefs OF di-
vision in the Post Office Department
to represent the department at the con-
yention of the Southwestern Postal AS
sociation, which is to be held at Kansas
City. Mo, October 1912.
The association is composed Of SUPER
visory officers and employees in the
larger post offices of the southwestern
states. Among those designated to at
tend the convention thus far are c.
Howard Buckler. superintendent of the
registry division: Harwood NJ. Bacon,
superintendent of the classification di-
vision: William r. Splman. superin-
tendent of the division of rural delivery
and George G. Thompson, superintend-
ent of the division of post Office sup
plies Heads Of other divisions will be
named later on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
In Interest of Sunday Schools

A meeting of those interested in Sun
day school work will be held at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon In the Sunday school
room Of St. Paurs P E. Church under
the auspices of the Sunday School Work
ers' Association of Alexandria An adj
dress will be made by Rev. F. J. Lukens.
superintendent of Central Union Mission.
Washington. His subject will be THE
Teacher and His Bible Special music
VIII be furnished under the leadership of
j. T. Preston.
Rally day services will be held at
Wv O'Clock tomorrow morning at Trim
lily Methodist Episcopal Church Rev.
A. w. RudisilI, pastor, will preach a
special sermon. AID interesting program
OF songs, Rotations. addresses and
other attractive features will be given
which will be followed by the regular
morning services at II o'clock.
Funeral services for Michael Kennedy
will be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow after
noon at the First Baptist Church
Rev. W. F. Watson, pastor Of the First
ices. Members of James w. jackson
Council. Junior Order of United Amer
lean Mechanics. will attend the services
Brief Mention.
r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans,
will hold business meeting Monday
evening next at Lee Camp Hall.
There will be a meeting of Alexandria
Division, No. ], Ancient Order of
Hibernians, at 3 o'clock tomorrow after
noon at the Young Mems Sodality,
Lyceum Hall.
Rabbi Maurice krohngold of Cincin-
natl will conduct services at 1880
O'Clock Monday evening at the Jewish
Synagogue in observance Of the feast of
Rosh Hashanah.
John Hill, little son of Mrs Fora Hill
had his arm broken while playing foot
ball this morning. The injury was at
tended to by DR.. NJ. d. Delaney.
In the circuit court for this city. in va
cation, today Mrs. Clara Rogers quail
fled as administrative OF the estate of the
late Frank Rogers and also OF her infant
child. Frances Rogers.
William Campbell and A. G. Uhler
elders in the Second Presbyterian Church,
have been appointed delegate and alter
nate. respectively. to attend the meeting
of the Synod of Virginia, which will be
held next week in Charlottesville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
thirteen SOLDIERS
ARE UNDER SENTENCE

Gen. Grant. commanding the Depart
ment of the East, has acted on the cases
of fifteen soldiers stationed at nearby
posts who were recently tried BY courts.
martial for various military offenseA
Four soldiers were convicted Of serious
offenses. such as desertion, absence with
out leave, larceny, etc. and were SEN
fenced to be dishonorably discharged. 70
forfeit pay and allowances and TO be con-
fined at hard labor for various periods.
These were Privat> Earnest a. Boldt 7th
Company. Coast Artillery Corps. at Fort
Washington: Private clifford E. Carnar.
Battery +. Sd Field Artillery. at Fort
Myer; Private Harry +. Phillips. Troop
L, 18th Cavalry. at Fort Myer. and
Private Henry c. Picard, Troop G.. 18th
Cavalry, at Fort Myer. The sentence sn
each case was approved by Gen. Grant.
Confinement at hard labor for various
periods ranging from two TO six months
was imposed in the cases OF seven soldiers
convicted Of less serious o;fenses These
were Private Paul z Happier, Battery e.
Sd Field Artillery. at Fort Myer: MilitaJy
Convict William p. Nutte- al Fort Myer.
Private Ollie A. Brothers. Company J..
LIST Battalion Of Engineers. at Washing
ton barracks: Private Harold q. Chap
man. Company c, Hospital Corps. at
Washington barracks: Private Clarence
E. Lilly, Company = d, LIST Battalion OF
Engineers: Private James r. Porter. Com
pany c. Hospital Corps. at Washington
barracks, and Private Fred r. Thompson.
Company. G. Hospital Corps at Walter
Reed hospital. These sentences were
approved. but In two Instances the term
of Imprisonment was reduced
Private Harry Gould. Company G. lst
Battalion OF Engineers. at Washington
barracks. was convicted of being absent
without leave and sentenced to confane-
ment at hard labor for ten days and to
forfeit SO of his pay. The sentence
was approved.
Private Daniel J. Dougherty. Battery n.
Sd Field Artillery. at Fort Myer, and
Private Joseph Klein. Troop A. 18th Cav
airy, at Fort Myer. were acquitted OF the
charge of sleeping on post and the charge
of suffering a prisoner to escape, re-
spectively. Private Walter J. Cuddifiy,
Company d. LIST Battalion of Engineers, at
Washington barracks, was convicted Of
being absent without leave and sentenced
to be confined at hard labor for ten days
and to reimburse the United States go
the amount Of the reward paid for his ~.
prehension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
CARNEGIE ORGAN Is WRECK.
Accident to Big Instrument in Pitts.
burg Music Hall.

PITTSBURG, Pa, October 1.-The big
organ in the Carnegie Music Hall is a
partial wreck. The valuable keyboard
recently installed, including keys, pedals,
etc, lies a mass of ruins in the pit ten
feet below.
The automatic device used to drop the
keyboard out of sight when not in use
and to raise it to the level Of the stage
when being played, broke yesterday while
being tested. The weight of the elevat-
ing apparatus with the keyboard is 1,SOO
pounds.
City Organist Charles Heinroth and sew
eral workmen narrowly escaped being
crushed. One man was injured by flying
metal
The winters series of organ recitals
will be delayed. The monetary damage
Is vet unknown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Board of Aldermen Still Dead
locked Over Presidency.
FACTIONS UNABLE TO AGREE
Ernest Fishers Death Passed Upon
by Jury-Sunday School
Workers to Meet.
Special CORRESPONDENCE Of The Star.

special CORRESPONDENCE OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, October i. 1910.
The board of aldermen will meet Tues
day night next at Z clock and the MEM
bers will again try to break the existing
deadlock over the election of a president
THIS will make the fourth meeting il has
held for the same purpose.
AT the two first meetings total of
1O4 ballots were taken without a choice
A slate had been prepared at the last
meeting,' which provided for the election
of F. f. Marbury as president, with
Henry K. Field as vice president. This
was, however, smashed because the two
.contending factions failed to agree over
the appointment of the light committee
So far as can be learned no agree
ment has yet been reached on this SUBJ
ject, and in the event they fail to de-
eide the matter Tuesday night it is re-
garded as doubtful if a president will be
chosen.
1t was claimed at the last meeting that
the Undergraduates mmers-O Ogden fac
ton wanted c. j: W. Summers placed on
the light committee in place Of James
b. Fitzgerald. 1t is, however, denied
that they made this demand, and it is
stated they simply asked for representa-
ton on that committee by one man from
their size, the Other side having MeSSrS.
Brill and Fitzgerald on the committee.
Drowning the Cause of Death.
Ernest Fisher. colored, came to his
death Sunday last by accidental drowning
in the Potomac The foregoing was the
verdict given by a coroner's jury this
afternoon after investigating the ctrcum-
stances attending the finding of the body
and hearing the testimony of Joseph Lee,
colored. a cook on board the tug Eu-
gene. Lee, who was a nonresident and
held as witness. was at once released
from custody
Lee was the only witness examined
he said that Fisher came aboard the tug
early Sunday evening, remaining there
until about $50 o'clock. Witness saw
Fisher leave the wharf. Further than
this he knew nothing OF the drowning.
The body of Fisher was found floating
IN the Queen street dock Wednesday last.
1t was dfsinterred yesterday afternoon
and positively identified.
The jury was composed of Maurice Will
kins. foreman; S. F.. Gill. Harry D. Kirk.
GWynn Dent, G. S. Swain and James e.
Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
Their Plans Not Disclosed.
No Cause for Alarm in China.

PEkING, October 1.-The American le
cation has no knowledge of any basis for
the alarming reports from Washington
Indicating crisis in the general stua-
ton in China. There are many malcon-
tents and much anti-dynastic feeling as
usual, but this sentiment is not organized
and has no leaders, unless they are act
ing in remarkable secrecy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
Chicago Papers One Cent a Copy.

CHICAGO, October 1.-The Inter Ocean
tomorrow morning will announce the
passing OF the two-cent daily newspaper
in Chicago, with the statement of it's re-
duction to l cent copy IN Chicago and
suburbs on week days. In. this the In
ter Ocean joins the Chicago Tribune and
Record-Herald. both of which announced
a similar reduction today.
The Chicago Post, the last of the Chi
cago afternoon papers to sell for .
cents a copy. halved its price two weeks
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
200. $50, of which $s4,631,9sO have been
sold to the close Of the fiscal year 1910
leaving sc9O yfS} 600 unisSued

2OO.9sO. of which $s4,631 $50 have been
sold to the close Of the fiscal year 1910
leaving $3.50. 569, 600 unissued.
Cash receipts on account of the public
debt during the last fiscal year were
81. 1874 .202. so. to retire national bank
notes. Disbursements on account of prin-
cipal of matured loans and fractional cur
rency were $760, 1925, and for national bank
notes Cancelled and retired. So, 2SS. $50
total disbursement for the public debt
of $33, O49, $3.50. The net excess of dis
bursements was $1,375,403.
The available balance in the Treasury
at the beginning of the fiscal year was
126.375. 1910. Owing to the net excess
Of disbursements enumerated in the pre-
ceding accounts this became $1O6, S94,
G75.67 at its close June 30, 1910
Record Redemption and Outstanding
The United States bonds pledged as Sc
curity for the circulating notes of ma
tional banks took on growth of $26.2S5.
SO during the past year, and at its close
amounted to $3.50. 974, $50. The average
amount of national bank notes outstand-
ing during the year was sIO1, 910,321. of
which 500. 49S,994. or 7o.9S per cent, was
redeemed.
Both the redemptions and outstanding
were the largest in the history of the
national banking system. OF the redeem
ed notes Sl1s,O15. 100 was fit for circula-
ton, and was forwarded to the respective
banks OF issue.
In the past three years redemptions
have increased to such an extent that the
. per cent fund is not adequate for the
purpose intended during the months OF
January. April. May, June and July. The
result is that the Treasury has to advance
a large sum in January for the redemp-
ton of nores on the security of the notes.
which advance is repaid during February
and March, when a sharp decrease in the
dispose of the January accumulatfons.
AS the notes are obligations of the
banks and not of the Treasury it is sug-
gested that the banks be called on, early
In January Of each year, to make an adj
ditional deposit Of 8 per cent O. their
circulation to be used to meet the un-
usual demand for redemption in that
month.
Circulation Per Capita, $34.33.
The revised estimates. place the none
tary stock of the United States June ~,
1910. at 81. 410. 591 ,4S3 of which 81. 636. 043,
47S was gold. AS compared with that OF
twelve months earlier there was a
net increase of S1s.26s. 1os in the total
stock, notwithstanding reduction of
mate of the stock Of subsidiary silver
coin.
The money in circulation at the close OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02

the fiscal year amounted to IS. 1O2 ,355, 6O5.
The circulation per capita was S3433
Demand for small denominations or
paper currency was incessant throughout
the year Resources of the Treasury for
the issue of such denominations were
practically limited to the process of re-
demption and reissue in kind.
In this manner the volume OF United
States paper currency Of the denomina-
tons of SO and under outstanding, which
at the beginning of the year amounted to
1884, 263. PIG, became $S94.&'1.3l9 at its
close. The increase was $o9.96S. 100, which
Indicates All unusual activity OF the
money in circulation.
There is a constant and widespread in
terest at large which advocates a cleaner
and more sanitary currency. The senti-
ment is laudable, and should be attain
able because the expenditure is but a
trifle as compared with the beneficent re-
suits.
The government can we'll afford to re-
place it's paper issues when unfit for cir
culation 1t is suggested that recon-
mendation be made for increasing the
facilities for exchanging worn and de-
faced United States currency and for
sharing with the public the expenses in
cident thereto.
Paper Currency Issued.
During the past year 2O,990,92 pieces
of United States paper currency were is
SueQ ana ZI0, Io,.t pieces were Teu"cUleu
Pieces outstanding ,-,1e 30, 1910. num-
bered 2a3,927 9SS, o, the total value of
81. 7O3 4O6. Ss5.
The balance of public moneys in de-
positary banks at the beginning of the
year to the credit of the general fund was
$50. 427 52j 60, against which there was an
unpaid call of s24 954. O0a payable by July
II This balance became SIS, 06J. $50. 20 by
the close Of August. At the close of the
fiscal year it amounted to $40,631. 5S9.JS
The circulation of silver dollars in
creased from s71.9S7.9oO June 80
1909, to s72. 432.o14 June 20. 1910
Silver dollars shipped to depositors, at
the expense of the consignee for trans
portation. amounted during the last
year to $14.384.734. as against like ship
ments of $11,865,180 in the fiscal year
1909.
The amount of subsidiary silver coin
shipped to depositors. at government
expense for transportation, during the
year was s43.977.039.
Treasury holdings OF gold amounted
to 81 ,O45 l65. 49, at the close Of the
fiscal year 1910, not the maximum sum
in our annals. however, but more than
is held under single control elsewhere
In the world. Set apart for the respec-
tive. uses it was held on the following
accounts: Reserve fund. $150.00O, 900;
trust funds (for the redemption OF gold
certificates in actual circulation).
$500. 754. 1893: and in general fund (be-
longing to the Treasury, $92.4l1.2S6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
BIG MONEY HANDLED
Maximum Treasury Receipts
in History of Government.
TOTAL is $675,511,715.02
Ordinary Disbursements Show Ex-
traordinary Decrease-$2,619,
O53.69 Less Than Last Year.
TOTAL is $675,511,715.02

The treasurer of the United States
has submitted to the Secretary of the
Treasury his annual report for the tisca
year 1910, and, in part. said:
Tie ordinary receipts. by warrants and
adjustments for moneys received, but
not covered by warrants in the year
were s615, 1852. the maximum sum
in the history of the government.
Compared with the preceding year, there
was an increase of $I1,922 2.22j. Is in re-
ceipts Ordinary. disbursements we're $S19
10l :3l DS- a decrease of s2,619. 053 S-the
surprising feature of the years trans
actions The net result of ordinary trans
actions was a surplus of S15.SO6. 1913 81. as
against a deficit .of SIS, 734 ,UJ369 in the
preceding year
Panama Bonds Withheld.
time during the last fiscal year to oner
for sale United States bonds under pro-
visions of existing law on the Panama
canal account Therefore il became nee
essary to advance from the general fund
in the Treasury $33.9ll ,67::;.:;7 for dis
bursement in the construction of that
public work.
!. The tot.l amount expended on the pur-
chase and construction Of the canal 10
the close OF the fiscal year 1910 was $2o4,
096. 342.07. OF this $S7, 309, 549. 81 was
from the proceeds of sales of bonds
The balance Of $115. 1856, 1924 was al
vanced from the general fund IN the
Treasury and is reimbursable from pro-
ceeds of bonds not yet sold. Under ex-
listing laws the total amount of ponos
authorized for the Panama canal Is 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-02
PARTY FACES CRISIS
Democratic Bosses in Mary
land in Bitter Strife.
GOVERNOR PUSHES PROBE
Scandals Developed by His Investi-
cation in Baltimore.
ONE OF HIS FRIENDS ACCUSED
Prominent Leaders After the Gov
errors Political Scalp-Republi-
can Prospects Bright.
,pecia { Correspondence of The Star.

3peciar Correspondence of The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md, October 1. 1910.
The democratic party in Maryland is in
4 chaotic condition, despite the aliurlng
harmony pictures printed in the party
organs throughout the city and state.
Gov Crother's probe into the workings
Of the Baltimore police department has
resulted in scandal upon scandal, not
alone rejecting upon the city officials,
put also upon some of the closest ad-
visers OF the governor.
The most sensational disclosure of the
week was that regarding Police Justice
Alva ii. Tyscn. who is regarded as the
rilht-hand man of Gov. Crothers. In
iisputable evidence that Tyson had re-
ceived in December of last year $50
IRON a convict in the Maryland peni-
Tertiary for the purpose of securing q
pardon was produced, and investigation
at ANNAPOLIS revealed the fact that up
to the present time Tyson has failed
to even file an application for pardon for
the convict. The governor has declined
10 take any action regarding the case,
and Justice Tyson refuses TO make any
statement.
Following close upon the heels of this
revelation came the disclosure that Gov
Crothers had In 1905 appointed William
chester county, despite the fact that the
records of the Maryland penitentiary
show that Cusick was convict in that
Institution from May 9. 1896. until Febru-
AIRY "A, 1897 when he was pardoned.
Leaders Are Uneasy.
These scandals have caused much I'M
easiness among the party leaders, and
they are not at all sanguine about sue
cess in the congressional elections next
month. These leaders are not SO much
worried about electing the congressman
as they are about the effect democratic
defeat would have upon the city and
state elections next year.
Next May the city will hold an cleo
don for mayor. city council and other
municipal officials, and the democratic
leaders realize that there is going to be
an uphill fight. because of the many
scandals, notably the embezzlement of
s6I 600 from the city treasures office.
Then. again. charges of grating have
been laid against members of the city