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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
In Justice to MIR. Taggart.

Editor The " Washington Herald:
References to Thomas Taggart in tel
egraphic accounts of the movement
against gambling at French Lick. Ind,
do that gentleman an injustice.
The town of French Lick contains
fifty-two hotels. The larger hotel. OF
course. is owned by a company of which
Mr.. Taggart is president.
There never has been complaint that
gambling was carried on in a hotel
owned by Mr.. Taggart. About two years
ago an attempt was made to show that
Mr. Taggart had an interest in the
Brown Hotel. in which gambling appa-
ratus was found, but Mr.. Taggart estab-
lished in court that ne had nothing to
do with the Brown Hotel.
The present agitation against gambling
al French Lick is aimed directly at a
hotel owned and managed by a man
who has no connection whatever with
the Frenck Lick Springs Hotel. of which
Mr.. Taggart is principal owner. In none
of the complaints has Mr.. Taggart's
name ever been mentioned.
Political enemies of Mr.. Taggart may
be primarily responsible for connecting
his name with present reports. There
can be no reason in fact.
The West Baden Hotel. which is larger
than the French Lick Springs Hotel is
only a mile from French Lick village,
and 1t would be just as unfair to con-
I.ect it with any operations at the Brown
Hotel.
This statement of facts may clarity
the minds of some of your readers who
are not familiar with conditions at the
Indiana village. JOHN WILLIAMS
washingtou, D. @, March -
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SULZER TO LOSE POST.
Hay Will BE Named Chairman of
Military Affairs Committee

Representative Sulzer. of New York
is to be deprived of the craftsmanship
of the Committee on Military Affairs
Notwithstanding the fact that he is the
ranking Democrat on the committee. He
is to he shut ont because he is regarded
as too much Of lingo by the Demo-
Gratis on the new Ways and Means Com
mittee. II was only by a close vote that
Representative Hay. Of Virginia. was
named for the craftsmanship over Mr.
Sulzer. The latter. according to pres
ent plans. is 10 receive the Craftsmanship
of the Committee on Pensions. on which
he was also the ranking Democrat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
MARTINS RECORD
SCORED BY JONES
Opens Campaign for Seat of
Virginia Senator.
special tn The Washington Herald.

Special tn The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, March with Senator
Thomas s. Martins record on the ship
subsidy bill and machine" domination
of public offices and legislative affairs
ringing through his speech. Representa-
tive William \. Jones. of the First dis
trict. opened his campaign here tonight
for the United States Senatorial seat
now held by Martin. The size of the
crowd was disappointing. in that only
co persons were present.
Senator Martin was charged with
lodging when it came to voting and
stating his position on the Gallinger ship
subsidy bill.
Mr.. Jones explained his vote on tho
bill. and then issued a challenge to Sen
stor Martin for a joint debate, anywhere
and at any time. to discuss their atti-
tUdes on the ship subsidy and other bills.
He charged that men went to Washing
ton in the isterest of judgeship appoint
ments in Virginia, and said he can tell
names when the time comes to do il.
II elected nc declared that the head
quarters OF the State government of
Virginia will be transferred from Wash
inston to Richmond and no longer will
d political condition exist by which men
must trot to Washington to see the ma
chine leaders in order TO get positions.
Jones came out fiatfooted for the popular
election of United States Senators. He
invited criticism of his own public rec
ord and announced he intended to criti-
else his opponents, but there would be
no mudslinging. He pointed out La Fol-
lctte's great fight against the machine
and Woodrow Wilson's battle in New Jer-
sey as illustrations of victories won
against tremendous odds.
Mr.. Jones made it clear that he will
make a vigorous campaign, in which
the record of Senator Martin and political
conditions of Virginia will be discussed
frankly. He also intimated that the rail-
roads have great influence in Virginia
politics
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
DEMOCRATS GET TOGETHER.
New Association Hopes to Become
Factor in Politics.

With aGgressiveness as its motto. a
new Democratic association has been
organized in Washington with ambition
to become a national factor in politics.
The organization has been incorpor-
ated under the name of The National
Democratic Association Of the United
States. and its object is the uniting OF
the Democrats in the United States into
an aggressive organization for the pur-
pose OF bringing about Democratic sue
cess in State and nation, and the over
throw OF theNRepublican corruptionists,
to the end that the people shall rule
At the head of the association is ar
executive committee. composed of Lor-
EMO G.. Warheld, A. f. Mclaughlin. N.
G. Mitchell. c. c. Frost. and George S.
Benson. Headquarters have been opened
in building at Twelfth and l streets
northwest
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How Hindoos Obtain Fire.
From the Strand.

FROM the Strand-
Fire is obtained for the important
Hindoo ceremony of Yanga by curious
method. matches not being considered
holy. The priest holding the two ends
of a piece of cord coiled around YER
tical rod. the lower end of which fits
into a groove cut out in the block of
wood in which the rod rests, by a
churning motion. causes it to rotate
very rapidly. it being meanwhile kept
in position by the second priest by
means of a horizontal handle with a
hole in which the rod turns. The fric-
ton between the rod and the lower
block of wood after short time sets
fire to the latter. This fire. by timely
nourishment, is developed into glor-
ious flame The instrument is consid-
cred very sacred by the orthodox Hin
docs. They. of course, kept grumbling
all the while.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
Sir Charlie, DiIke.s Will Filed.

London. March e9.-The will of the late
Sir Charles Dixie was filed for probate
to-day. 1t disposes of an estate valued
at $4,000 and contains no bequest for
charitable purposes because of the fact.
as stated. that the testator gave away
much of his capital and income during
his lifetime and expressed the wish that
his heirs to do likewise.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
FAVOR MARTIN AS LEADER.
Many Democratic Senators Urge
Him rs Caucus Chairman

Senator Thomas 5. Martin. OF Virginia
who. with Senator Bacon. of Georgia, is
the oldest Democrat in point of service
in the Senate, is looming up for the
caucus Craftsmanship. which carries with
il party leadership. 1t is said that TWEEN
ty-three Senators have already signed a
petition in favor of the selection of Sen
ator Martin as the new caucus chair
man.
Senator Martin has always been iden-
titled with the anti-Bailev faction in the
Senate but at the same time he has
maintained very friendly terms with the
Senator from Texas. The senior Senator
from Virginia has a contest for re-
election, and his friends are anxious for
HIM to enter the fight with the prestige
OF party leadership in the Senate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

Distrust of the city governments and
curtailment OF their powers Is the reason
for American cities being far behind
those OF Europe in the art Of city plan
ming and beautifying. according to George
f. Hooker, of Chicago. who has recently
returned from Europe and was seen at
the Arlington
American cities. according to the
ideas OF the citizens OF Berlin. which
city is considered to lead In the planning
Of a modern and beautiful city. are
hopelessly behind the times Instead OF
laying out the streets and avenues after
the old Eridiron pattern. VIC should have
avenues radiating like spokcs from the
center Of the city.
Through routes for surface elevated
and underground railways are now found
in every progressive city of Europe. New
things in subw1ys arc being shown there.
In the business districts of Berlin they
are covered. but in the outside territory
the cars run in open trenches. which
can be covered later when the volume
of business demands that the space be
used for traffic
All classes in Germany arc much in
terested in planning beautiful cities. The
trade unions bought tickets in blocks.
and their members were among the most
enthusiastic visitors
Germans look upon the American city
as dull and unintcrrsting Our eating
places lack the picturesqueness Of those
Of Europe. and our streets. all meeting
at the same angle. appear prosaic Ger
those Of America, so the old excuse Of
rapid growth in our cities Will not raIIi-
ate their UElincsS. What We need is 10
give our city governments more power
We have como to distruSt them so COM
pletciy that their hands are tied"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
Dick in n Crowd.

trom SUCCESS
When a certain mild-mannered repre-
sentative from a Middle Western State
went to Congress he left behind a body
of constituents who fancied that great
personal benefits would come to them
through their powerful statesman. A
farmer with political designs followed the
great man to Washington.
well, Tom a friend asked him on
his return, did you see Washington and
Dick Blank. and did you get what you
went after
Yes. ] seen Washington, and 1 seen
Dick Blank he replied. but Dick
couldn't do nuthin' for me. He was
havin. a hard time to keep from gittin'
tromped on himself
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
ART WORKS REPRODUCED.
Tanner Collection Exhibited at N
street High School.

For the last ten days an interesting
exhibition Of reproductions of a large
number OF the best known paintings OF
tho famous colorod artist, Henry o.
Tanner. has been displayed in the
drawing rooms Of the NJ Street High
School. under the direction OF W. D.
Nixon and s. T.. Milton.
Among the painters of to-day. Mr..
Tanner has high rank. being a member
~ the American Art Association. and
Of the Paris Society of American Paint
ers.
Among the many reproductions in
the high school display are the fol-
lowing: The Resurrection of Lazarus,
The Annunciation." "NicOdemus." Jul
das.' Two Disciples at the Tomb
The Holy Women" He Vanished
from Their Sight" The Disciples at
Emmans," Behold. the Bridegroom
Comcth," and a number of his early
works
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
Auto Engine for Shipa.

The German steamship lines are now
building ships which will be- propelled by
gasoline. instead of coal" said Henry s.
Warner. of New York. who was seen at
the New Willard and who is interested
in transatlantic shipping
1T would he oversanguine now to pre-
dict that the gas engine will he tho ex-
Clusiv" motor power of the future for
marine purposes. but it is not too much
to say that such a change may occur
within few years. Any one who has
watched the swift development of the
steam turbine and of the gas engine as
applied to automobiles and flying ma
chimes must believe that the general sub
stitution OF Observation-Disclosures motors
for steam using engines Is quite possible.
asd that such a change. IL II does come,
will be accomplished quickly.
Compared with the steam engine.
the gas engine has decided advantages
for Small-powor purposes. The absence
of smOkostacks and the emission of
smoke will b. one Of the most notable
features of the ncw ships. Without WISH
bic means of propulsion. the vessels will
speed swiftly and silently over the seas,
and il will probably seem unCanny TO
the onlook"r for. however accustomed
We may grow 10 the small motorboat
proc eedinC under invisible power. a large
ship seems necessarily a creature OF
smokesta cks or sails
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LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT WELLKNowN PERSONS

finds
fishing She also plays lawn tennis
color in am
the
s
living authori on oren SIN IN m
the
of in
wars
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

London, March 2a.-The bill to estab-
Iish the referendum in Great Britain
was shelved in the House OF Lords to-
day Lord Lansdowne was given the
cold shoulder. and the debate on the bill
was adjourned without day. 1t is not
likely that the debate will be resumed
at this session of Parliament.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
Taft Names r. w. Bird Appraiser.

Francis W. Bird. of New York, was
yesterday appointed by President Taft as
appraiser of merchandise at New York.
to succeed George W. Wanamaker. An
nouncement of the appointment was made
yesterday afternoon after the Presi-
dent had talked il over with Secretary
of the Treasury MacVeagh. Senator
Root. and Collector William Loeb, jr.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE STOVE LEAGUE.

THE STONE LEAGUE.
Throughout our land,
From East to West,
The busy band
Is at its best.
Now every day an earnest drove
Sits winning pennants by the stove.
They talk of deals
And figures steep:
Stop but for meals
Or else to sleep.
1t is game we dearly love,
This winning pennants by the stove.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

Donald c. Dunn. of Winnipeg. Can
ada. is at the Raleigh. In speaking OF
Canada's activities. Mr. Dunn said that
the city OF Winnipeg will spend $500.
000 on permanent improvements this
year. This money will be laid out
chiefly on new streets, sewers, water
service. asphalting. and the like.
Big parties of immigrants are com
ing in, the average being not far from
1000 a day. 1t is expected that this
average will be maintained throughout
the year. or even bettered Settlers from
the United States are coming in strong
~. The Canadian Northern reports more
than 400 cars of freight over last year.
up TO March !. taken over from the
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
roads"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

Boston. Mass. March 2s-The commit
tee on Federal relations voted to-day to
report favorably on Frank ]. Donaghue's
resolution ratifyinS the income tax
amendment to the Federal Constitution.
The vote was 6 to T.
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quantities OF material for their trouser
skirts. it is no wonder that mems panta-
looms for the coming season are to be so
skinny
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One Thing at n Time.

Frrcn the New York Commercial.
Let the Houses in extra session follow
the Presidents hint-that any legislation
outside OF the ratification Of the Canada
United State agreement would be unwise
and unnecessary.
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Recall of Umpires.

From the Los Angeles Tines
There Is some talk Of extending the
recall movement to the umpires when
the local baseball season opens
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
Getting 1t All.

What can / bring you to-day, sirT
Il hardly know. The doctor says need
carbohydrates and proteids. and 1 want
something heterogeneous. think
''Yessir. How about an order Of hash? 80
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
A Careful Girl.

Would she love me if l were pen
niless?' faltered the young man who was
about to risk his worldly all.
she might" answered his wise friend.
But no one would ever know it. my boy
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Americans Suffer Losses.

Monte Carlo. March 29.-Many Ameri-
cans report losses in the recent fire in
the Hotel Bristol. One guest is said to
have lost jewelry valued at s15,00e.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
Tips for Bridegrooms.

From the Atchson Globe.
1t might be possible for a bridegroom
to attract a little attention IL he would
also wear veil and some orange bios
SONS In his hair.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

Nine. Schumann-Heink says she loves
the cradle of liberty. Surei She has
eight children.
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Those Kind Predictions.

The wedding was over.
Guests" announced the usher, will
kindly register their predictions in this
book
What predictions?'
AS to how long you'll give en- to stay
married -
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Between "Everyman" and "Everywom-
an on the stage there ought to be a
chance for everybody
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

Lots of people live imprisoned in the
darkness Of their own conceit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

More than once when a woman goes
to try on a suit, it is the dressmaker
who has the At.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
SOrdid Huh.

Hubby. I had a beautiful dream last
night. ! dreamed you gave me $50
Did I? Loan me a quarter, old girl 5"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

How can pride go before a fall when a
fall hurts ones pride?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
Eudlcss Toll.

How doth the little busy hen
Delight to scratch.
Each day you reconstruct again
Your garden patch.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
Know Hi. Advantage

Why not set your cap for that young
fellow? He's single and weIl-off.-
Yes: he's single, but he knows he's
well-off."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

A little rouge covers a multitude of
skins.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30
His Experience.

rs it sharp to advertiser
II think so. I know it's dull IL you
don't"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

Is Canadian reciprocity to wait upon
tariff revision?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-30

The LOO soldier boys who had to under
go compulsory vaccination at San Diego
have shed their blood for their country
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-09-22
Plans for the Canal Fortifications

n nRALTAR may be robbed OF the
~ distinction Of being the most inns
pregnable fortress Ia the world II the
plans ef the fortihcasion board In the
Panama canal zone are adopted. AS
preliminary, looking toward this end,
The war department has ordered the
lsinch Rin now stored at Sandy Hook
proving ground to the canal zone.
Although the gun was constructed ten
years ago. no more powerful weapon
has been produced I'm the world Its
range Is beyond 10 miles and It's pro,
iectlies. aero.torpedoes. weigh 2.400
pounds. aud could easily destroy a
battleship before Il reached point
near enough 10 do damage TO the canal
locks or other portions OF the water
way, Later on more gums Of this cal.
Their viii be placed there,
supcr-dreadnsugbta according to the
calculations OF ordinance experts. can
be aunk easily by the Ig.inch gun nj
distances Of i6 miles from the mouth
81 the canal. This Is not the limit OF
the range Of the great gun, but Il Ia
about an far a. "hita" can be made
The projectile Of the gun Is virtually
al aero.torpedo. II will weigh 2,40C
pounds and will carry about 1850 pounds
Of high explosives There u not the
least doubt that even at an extreme
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-09-22

range OF IS or 10 miles the projectile
will penetrate the heaviest armor plate
on the largest battleship. After the
projectile hae passed through the
armor plate the $50 pounds OF high ex-
plosives which It contains will be dis.
charged. The defamation would create
miniature earthquake and destroy a
city.
What is sought by the war depart
ment and the joint board Is to equip
the Qualifications with shch powerful
guns that the enemy's feet can be
kept no far from the canal that 1t
cannot drop shells or projectiles into
the waterway A large proiectile fired
over the Notifications dropped into
one Of the locks or dams might close
up the canal for year or SO. The
forces on the canal must not only keep
the enemy from reducing the fortified.
lions but from doing damage to the
waterway,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-09-22
Pacific Coast Has a Customs Scandal

AN investigation OF alleged under
"a valuation frauds involving several
millions Of dollars has been instituted
by the customs authorities at the port
OF san Francisco. Cal Disclosures
which. Il Il said. viii eclipse In mag
nisuds the recent customs frauds ex'
posed ia New YORK.. are promised by
the federal oficials. The Investigation
eenters around some Of the biggest
importers OF Oriental wares In the
United states. and Il Is alleged that
soms government ofieials ara in
FuIyed
fhe government activity includes
the principal seaports Of the entire
Pacific coast and extends to Japan,
where secret service agents have been
busy Tor the last few months Rmass.
ing evidence Of the alleged frauds
Held At the custom house In san Fran
cisco thase are at present 500 eases
OF Oriental wares consigned TO a sin
gle firm. The goods. which consist
principally OF crockery. alleged 70 b.
vastly underyalned. are being held
pending the determination as TO exact
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-09-22
BIRDS ROB OHIO FARMERS

Margaretta township (ohio) farm
ers we're out with guns for pair of
thieving blackbirds the other day.
Fred Blair saw one of the two leav-
ing his dwelling through a window
with his razor in it's mouth. The
birds, it seems, inhabit a big elm
tree in field near the outskirts of
the village of Teemes. A search re
covered plumber in crotch several
feet above the ground, There were
numerous spools of thread, several
thimbles, pins, needles, hatpins, small
articles of wearing apparel, collar
buttons, a pair of scissors and two
case knives. The blackbirds saw the
posse of farmers coming and by dodg
ing buckshot, managed to make their
escape. They are now believed to
have established new fence"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-09-22

SxfAsfHNuyON. Recently there has
wv been distinct revival here 81 In
saFsas III banking and currency iesisla.
zion There are Al least three reasons
Ter this. which may be enumerated as
follows
u The announcement that an organ
lxation 10 be- known as the National
Citizens league Il being formed to nd.
socats some sort of federal reserve as.
soeiation.
Tho organization In New York
city 81 the Nations city company.
with capital stock 81 $4,000. 900. az an
adjunct OF the National city bank, and
for the purpose OF acquiring and hold
Ing stock In other banks
& The movement on the part Of the
lnsnrgent Republicans In the senate,
aud supported BY some OF the Demo.
grats. 70 compel the national monetary
commission to close It's affairs and re-
port 10 congress not later than Jan.
nhry /. 1913
Tire activities mentioned would In.
dictate that banking and currency leg,
isiafion win become a live topic IA the
autumn. and probably will receive
much attention az the next long SEES
sion 81 congress- II II not believed
however. there win be any legislation