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The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
LEGISLATURE TO BALLOT
FOR SENATORS WEDNESDAY
ATashinctOn Herald.

Charleston, W. Va, Jan. 2l.-The West
Virginia legislature will ballot Tuesday
on the election of two United States Sem
ators, but there will be no election on
that day.
The Democrats have nominated William
E. Chiffon. OF Kanawha County. and
Clarence w. Watson, of Marion County
for the long and short term. respectively,
to fill the vacancy caused by the eXpira-
ton of Senator Scott's term and the
death of Senator Elkins. Though elected
for the short term, Watson will become
the senior Senator, as he will take his
seat as soon as he is elected. Chlton's
term does not begin until March 4, max
ing him the junior Senator.
In order to avoid any question of the
legality of their election, neither Chiffon
nor Watson will have majority in the
senate on Tuesday. so that a joint ses-
sion will be necessary. In joint session
there could be no question of the legality
of the election of either Senator, for the
best lawyers in the State hold that even
if the senate is only temporarily organ
lied, it is sufficient for the purpose of
electing a Senator. If the fifteen Repub-
lican senators are in their seats Tuesday,
there is certain to be no majority. any
way, so that the legislature win hardly
in either case elect the two Senators
before Wednesday. Four or five Demo-
cratic members of the house in the inde
pendent class have indicated a hesitancy
about supporting the party nominees for
the Senatorships.
Senator N. B. Scott, whose term ex-
pires March 3, will be nominated by the
minority in the legislature when a caucus
is held Monday evening. There may be
some opposition to Davis Elkins for the
short term.
Joseph Chiffon. brother to the newly
elected United States Senator, left to-
night for Cincinnati. 1t is understood he
goes to confer with the fifteen exiled Re-
publicans in the hope of getting them to
return to Charleston. 1t is understood
the Democrats are now willing to allow
the Republicans the honor of electing
the president Of the senate in order that
the senate may start on its work and
Chiffon and Watson be given. their posi-
tious as Senators.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
DID NOT CRITICISE TAFT.
ia panesc Admiral Denies He Com
mented Adversely.

City of Mexico. IAN. 2l-Admiral Va
shiro. commanding the Japanese train
ing squadron. autographed to Mexico City
to-day denying absolutely that he had
criticised President Taft's plans for for
tifying the Panama Canal He declares
that he expressed no opinion whatever
concerning the matter
kumaichi Horigoutchi. the japanese
charge d 'affaires, when informed that the
press of the United States was printing
reports to the effect that Admiral Yashiro
had commented unfavorably upon Presi-
dent Tafts plans. Immediately dispatched
the following message to Admiral Yashiro
at Acapulco: Though / believe the news
from Washington that you have criticised
the policy of President Taft to fortify
the Panama Canal to be without founda-
ton in fact. 1 request to know what you
said, if anything"
Admiral YashirO replied relating what
he had said and declaring he had ex-
pressed no opinion on the proposed canal
forttications. He added that the report
was 0holly without foundation.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
MORTON BURIED
Financiers Attend Funeral
of Equitable Head.
WILSON MAY BE SUCCESSOR
Former Office Boy of Big Insurance
Company and Now Its Second Vice
President Is Mentioned as Most De-
sirnble Candidate TO Head the
Equitable Life Assurance Society.

New York. Jan. 2l.-Through a large
crowd that lined the sidewalks about the
Morton home at Sii Fifth avenue and fol-
lowed by many carriages filled with finan-
ciers and prominent professional men oi
New York and many other cities. the body
of Paul Morton. who died Thursday. was
taken to st. Thomas Church. where the
funeral was held to-day.
The church was filled with friends and
great captains Of industry.
The honorary pallbearers were Thomas
F. Ryan. Theodore 2. Shonts +. J. Ber-
wind. j. F.. Harris, Thomas Spratt. f. L.
Thomas. F. :. Witherfee. James McAIa-
hon. and c. II. Zehnder
After the impressive service. the cor
tcse started from the church for Wood
lawn Cemetery. where interment was
made.
Wilson May BE Named.
Although the pail of the sudden death
of Paul Morton hung over the Equitable
Life Assurance Society to-day. there
were many rumorS as to Mr.. Morton's
successor. the greater number of the re-
ports indicating that the former office
boy Of the society, George r Wilson.
now second vice president. will be Sc
lected to I'LL the $50,n0O a year presiden-
tial chair.
Mr.. Wilson is popular with the rank
and file OF the Equitable attaches, and is
well vcrSed in all affairs relating to the
society. He has a number of pronounced
ideas on insurance. and for this reason
WAS looked upon as Mir. Mortons right
hand man.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
OWN POWER PLANT
\ MEETS APPROVAL
Citizens Ask Information on
Great Falls Project.
GREAT ECONOMIES AFFORDED
Cha m Der of Commerce and Fedora.
ton of Citizens AssociatiOns
Power to supply Light for District.
Heflin Will Push Fight.

! II the action of the Chamber of Com
merce and the Federation of Citizens
| Associations is criterion, the people of
| Washington want full information on the
| question of the District owning its light
| ing plan; and utilizing the power of
! Great Falls for the generation of cleo
| tricity.
Chaplin Brown, of the Chamber of Com
| merce is getting his committee and his
arguments together to talk to Congress
about it, and William NICK. Clayton.
president of the federation, has talked to
| the members on the matter. All are Of
one accord in indorsing any action that
will help promote the enterprise.
They wish to see something done to-
ward having the s20.OOO retained in the ap-
preparation for investigation of the feas-
ibilty and practicability of Washington
supplying its own light and power.
Affords Great Economics.
1t is no new subject to Mr.. Clayton.
who has had the idea of so utilizing the
water-power of Great Falls before him
for long time. He has investigated the
matter from every angle, and is thorough
ly convinced that neglect to make use of
the great natural advantages which this
municipal administration should no long
er persist.
Chairman Tawney, Of the Appropria-
tions Committee, in explaining why that
committee had been unwilling to further
the project by making an appropriation.
said that Congress would like to wal and
see how successful the District will be
in the management of Its other enter
prises before it tries to conduct indus
tries of it's own in competition with pri
vate individuals.
Originated in Senate.
Representative Burleson said that the
item was striken out because any men,
Der of the House could have objected
to it on a point of order. and that such
a suggestion must originate in the Sem
ate.
In this connection. Representative
Heflin, of Alabama, says that he will
push his resolution directing the Attor-
ney General to proceed against the Elec-
trio Light and Power Company for its
alleged failure to supply electric lights
of the candle power called for in its con-
tract.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
SMITH WILL FIGHT
FOR DISTRICT DAYS
Important Bills Must Be
Passed at This Session.
RULE OF HOUSE VIOLATED
Chairman of District Committee De-
termined to Prevent Steam-rOller
Methods in Side.trncking the
Measures-City Officials Aroused
at Report of What Leaders Will Do.

Reports that leaders in the House have
decided to sidetrack District legislation in
the House to-morrow-the regular District
day-in order to consider the Post -office
and Agricultural appropriation bills. have
reused city officials as we'll as members of
the committee on District affairs.
Representative Samuel w. Smith. chair
man of the committee, is going to fight
to the last inch to prevent steam-rolier
| methods in sidetracking the District
measures.
1T is absolutely necessary that the
three remaining District days of the seS-
sion be granted u.s. said Mr.. Smith last
night. IF we are not deprived of these
days, We may be able to clean ~
twenty-eight bills now on the cs..~
but otherwise they may die with this Con-
gress.
Remaining Days Required.
Had we been given all our regular
days this session. We would have been
cleaned up now on District measures As
it is. there are enough bills pending to
require the three District days remaining
for their passage. The fact that there
seemed to be no hope Of getting all the
regular days has prevented the District
committee from meeting to consider any
measures in addition to those now on the
calendar.
Though it is reported that the Post
office and Agriculture appropriation bills
will be considered Monday, I am going
to fight to the last inch for the District
measures, and have some hope of sue
cess"
According to paragraph 3, rule Is. of the
House, the second and fourth Mondays
in each month. after the disposal of such
business on the Speakers table as re-
quires reference only. shall. when claimed
by the Committee on the District Of CO.
lumbia, be set apart for the considera-
ton Of such business as may be pre-
sented by said committee"
Important to District.
This rule, however, has been broken
time and again. and it is the purpose
Of the LADDERS to hand 1t" to the Dis
trict Committee once more tomorrow.
IL reports are true. Chairman Smiths
measures are all Of Importance to the
District, but this will not prevent the
steam roller being brought into play and
other measures Of national importance
being taken up.
In the present session District legis-
lation has been sidetracked on every reg
ular day. The first day was taken up
with consideration Of the inheritance tax
bill, and as balm for the committee
the District was allowed an hour to put
six minor measures on December
Il
The next District day. December Is.
came during the holiday recess. On jan
uary a rules fight prevented any Dis-
trict LEGISLATION in the House.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
SECRETARY MEYER ISSUES
SPECIAL MEMORIAL ORDER

Secretary of the Navy Meyer has is
sued special memorial order to the
naval service, announcing the death of
Paul Morton. former Secretary of the
Navy. The order is as follows:
1T is with deep regret that the depart
ment announces to the naval service the
death. on the 18th instant. at New York
City. of the Hon. Paul Morton. Secretary
of the Navy from July l. 1904, 20 June CO.
1865
AS a mark of respect to mis- memory.
flags of the navy yards and stations, and
vessels in commission in home waters.
will be displayed at half-Staff from s Il.
IN. to sunset on the day after the receipt
of this order
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
MAIL CLERKS DEFENDED.
Western Representative Object t
Reduction Of Force.

western HepfeSentaf1VeS Object to
Reduction Of Force.
Western Representatives made strenu-
Gus objection In the House yesterday to
the provision in the Post-office appropria-
ton bill. authorizing reduction in the
force Of railway mail clerks. They de-
nounced it as part of the plan of Post
master General Hiachcock to economize.
Representative Nye, of Minnesota, charg-
ing that this so-called spasm of econ
omy'' is impairing the efficiency of the
service.
Representative Martin. of South Da-
kota told the House that the men on a
route in his State had threatened to
strike. owing to dissatisfaction with a
policy that forced them to work be-
yond their physical capacity.
The bill reduces the appropriations for
the railway clerks to such an extent that
100 of them would have to be dropped if
the provision or question We're enacted
into law. The row over this matter will
be resumed when the bill comes up for
consideration again this week.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
OBITUARY.
Albert ii. ROsenSarteu.

Philadelphia, Jan. 2l.-After suffering
FOR several days from typhoid fever,
which developed following an operation
for gallstones. Albert II. Rosengarten.
banker and clubman, died to-day in the
University Hospital He was connected
with the banking and brokerage firm of
Cassatt & Co. He was a graduate of the
University of Pennsylvania and served in
Light Battery 4 during the Spanish war
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
SAYS SHE USED BASEBALL BAT.
A. r. SprinEStcen Answers Wife's
Suit for Nnintenancc

That his wife. Emma l.. SpringSteen
hit him on the head with IA baseball bat
was one of the charges made by Abram
J.. Springsteen, in filing an answer to his
wife's suit for maintenance before the
District Supreme Court yesterday.
Springstccn says the baseball bat was
brought into play early in 1904 and that
his wife had 'naEsed' him until he was
forced to leave home.
SprinEstcen says he did not willfully
desert his family. and paid what he could
afford for their support. Justice Gould
ordered him TO pay $40 a month alimony
and the counsel fees for his Wife.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
Mrs. Artemecfa Martin.

Lexington, KY, Jan. 21.-Mrs Arte.
mecia Martin is dead at her home in
Hardin County. at the age of ninety-one,
She was the daughter of United States
Senator Martin Hardin and Rose Fisher
who is reputed to have been the first fe-
male white child born in Kentucky. Her
mother was buried on her ninety-ffth
birthday, and she had two sisters that
lived to the age Of ninety and another
who died at eighty-nine. She was the la ST
Of a family of six children.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
MANIAC ATTACKS Upton.
Enters Sir Thomas Home and De,
mands Money.

London, JAN 21.-Sir Thomas Liptor
had an unpleasant experience this morn
ing with a man who. posing as detec.
tive from Scotland Yard, gained admit
tance to his residence at Osidge, South
gate.
Sir Thomas met the man in his billiard
room. The man began to act strangely
and leaned against the door of the room
and thereby barred the passage.
The man then drew a razor from his
coat pocket and exclaimed: Il wan,
money!"
Sir Thomas pretended to agree with the
man and succeeded in inducing the
stranger to let him leave the room in or
der to secure the cash. He promptly tele-
phoned the police, who quickly arrived
and arrested the intruder. 1t is believed
that the man is insane.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
Rev. Il. k. Wine.

Harrisonburg. Va. Jan. 2l-Rev. X. X.
Wine, native of Rockingham. a United
Brethren minister, formerly OF Harrison
burg and Winchester. died TODAY in
ChambersburS, Pa. He leaves his wife.
two children, and a sister, Mrs W. F.
Berry, OF HarriSonburg.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

Senator Cummins. of Iowa, announced
yesterday in the Senate that he believed
the proper way to build up the Ameri-
can merchant marine was to open I'D to
American registry. ships built abroad
Senator Gallinger asked il the Iowa Sena-
tor was willing to have them manned by
foreigners. and the Iowa Senator replied
that he would have them manned in
whatever way was necessary to compete
with the vessels of foreign nations now
competing with us for the ocean trade
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
LEAVES ESTATE TO FAMILY.
j. w. Haney Disposes of Real Es
tate in His VIII.

BY the will of James w. Haney. for
forty years q policeman in Washington.
large realty holdings in Georgetown are
distributed to members Of his family.
The viii, filed yesterday. provides that
his son. william H. Haney. shall become
owner Of the property At 1851 Wisconsin
avenue. and shall hold in trust during
his life the property at 167 Wisconsin
avenue.
Mrs. Enie e. Wrenn. his daughter, will
receive premises 166 Wisconsin avenue,
In trust for her benefit and for her chill
dren. James r. fHaney II bequeathed
the premises 1z3o Thirty-third street and
other property IN which william 81.
Hanex has . trust int&ssk Annis y.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
Gideon r, Holmes.

Boston. Jan. Y.-Gideon F. Holmes
treasurer and general manager Of the
Plymouth Cordage Company. died sud.
denly of heart disease at his home In
Plymouth to-day, aged sixty-seven. He
had been connected with the concern ia,
fifty-two years. He was elected treas.
urer in 1882
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

Collins. his housekeeper. is to receive
so and a life interest in premises 1868
Wisconsin avenue. The remaining per-
sonal property. valued at $500. goes to
the children
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

Among the notable pendants in stone
are the Maori fgurines. with heads set
ON sideways. usually cut out of JADE and
frofn the eyes,
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
In . Sure Enough Man.

From the Atlanta Georgian.
The preacher out in California who was
discharged by his congregation. because
he worked at day labor to earn his living
may not be much OF pulpit orator, but
We'u bet he's a sure enough man.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
SENATE NOMINEES
SEEKING COUNSEL
Chiffon and Watson Confer
With Party Leaders.
ASK ADVICE ON PROCEDURE

Democrats Hold that West Virginia
Men Can BE Legally Named, Even
II Majority of State Senate Is Alb
sent-Precedent for Such Case on
RecOrd-GOvernOr Balks Plans.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
would Save Trouble.

From the New York American.
Too bad financiers don't go insane *
fore their institutions smash up.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

stars. such as the buttons. the Siegrsts.
the CAROLS. Emma Stickney. Dick Ford.
Alb Johnson. the Nelson family, Chad
Wertz. and the Tybell sisters have been
touring the country during the winter
months with Royal e. Adams for the
past four years.
Rhoda Royal. whose likeness appears
above. is the greatest horse trainer in
the country. Omar. the airship horse
who ascends to. the dome of the building
amid a beautiful pyrotechnic display. and
RinaldO. the ballroom horse who dances
a two-step in perfect time to the music.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
Give Her . .spirit" Cheek.

From the New Yosk American.
"A spirit wife" IL trying to collect In
surance money on her spirit husband.
The cemSany Wight dive hars. Q Uirit
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

That Almas Temple. Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine. was warranted in retain
ing the Royal 4 Adams Circus for an
other three days this week was mani
Tested by the immense audience which
filled Convention Hall last night.
The circus is not an amateur affair. as
some people have been led TO suppose.
but composed entirely of professional
people who are seen here in the summer
time with such shows as Barnum &
Bailey Ringing Bros, Sells-Floto. and
all the big white tops" which tour the
country in the summer. These arenic
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

SubStantiate this statement. Mr.. Royal is
| the only man in the world who has sue
| ceeded in teaching the horse how to two
step three years of diligent training be-
ing required to accomplish the desired re-
suit.
MIR. Royal was born in Washington. re-
ceived his early education at the public
! schools here and makes this his home
when not on the road.
Almas Temple is to be congratulated in
having secured this aggregation for
Washington. and no doubt the engage
ment will prove a huge financial success
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

N0ch "circassian walnut" appearing In
furniture = rod gum wood.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

Mss hsuino AZ eaten tAaa a.y otA~ ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-16
ROUND TRIP TRANSCONTINENTAL
MOTOR TRIP TO MAP HIGHWAYS

As a result of the transcontinental
tour started recently by Thomas
". Wilby under the auspices of the
Touring club Of America, a series Of
accurate road maps with detailed in
formation about read conditions and
accommodations en- route will soon be
available for the increasing number
Of motorists who are making trips
across the country or who desire TO
visit some of the most picturesque sec
tons of the far west. SIR. WiIby's tour
will be a round trip, going by way of
Chicago and Omaha TO San Francisco
and returning 20 the Atlantic seaboard
by way OF Los Angeles across Arizona
and New Mexico 20 Kansas City, St
Louis, Washington. D. C, and thence
back TO New York.
In addition 20 the round trip, Mr.
Wildly Will make several important de
tours in the Pacific coast region so
that according 10 the 50 days schedule
laid out, he expects 70 cover about r.
600 miles. every mile OF which will be
accurately mapped for the benefit OF
future tourists
Round trip motor tours OF the Unit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-16

ed States are sufficiently rare to direct
particular attention to this long dis
lance tour. Another interesting fea-
tUre is that Mr.. Wildly viii be accom-
panied throughout the entire distance
By his wife, who is an ardent motorist.
Unlike many pleasure Journeys by an
tomobile across the continent IN re
cent years. Mr. wildly is carrying no
camping outfit or any additional bag
gage tina. can be avoided.
4 am convinced" said Mr. Willy
on his start from the Touring club OF
America. Broadway and Seventy
sixth street, New York that the need
for such equipment has passed, and
that careful driving and a good strong
car with plenty Of horse power will
pull the transcontinentalist through. |
want to indicate to the public the I'm
est sight seeing round trip IN the Unit
ed States, which can be made by a
man and his wife without hardship
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-16
WILL CELEBRATE
COLUMBUS DAY
Local K. G. Lodge to Be Ad-
dressed by Prominent Ma
tional Congressman.
TALK ON THE cISCOVERER
Oct. IL, Anniversary of the Day on
Which the Navigator Sighted
the New World.

Hon. James NJ. Graham. United States
been secured by Allouez council 65S,
Knights of Columbus of this city, to
deliver the main address on Colum bus
day, Oct. u. Congressman Graham is
chairman of the committee on expend-
itures at Washington in the depart
ment of the interior and is known po-
litically throughout the entire coun-
try. He has a national reputation as
a speaker and orator. and was honor
ed some time ago with an invitation
to speak before a gathering of the big
men of the democratic party in New
York. The Knights of Columbus are
especially fortunate in securing a man
of Graham's calibre for this occasion.
The subject of Mr.. Graham's address
will be Columbus" and ii is a fore
gone conclusion that those who hear
it will be given rare treat.
AT THE IL. c. HALL.
The exercises will be held at X C.
hall, and besides the main talk of the
evening there has been arranged II
further details will be announced later.
II is the plan TO invite the Knights of
Columbus from the tri-cities 10 be
present at that time For the past few
years there has been an agitation in
favor of making Columbus day a ma
sional holiday. and as a result it is
now observed in IL different states
and the District of Columbia The
knights of Columbus have been large
~ instrumental in securing a recogni
ton of this day in the states which
have thus far adopted it as a holiday,
the interest which they have evinced
in the matter being due to the fact
that their order bears the name of the
discoverer of America.
PEORIA TO CELEBRATE.
The local X C.s first observed this
day last year. at which time fitting
exercises were held, Dean J. J. Quinn
delivering the main address great
many other *. c. lodges throughout
he state will celebrate Oct u. prom
iuent among which is the Peorh
branch. who are negotiating at the
present time with President Taft 70
deliver the address at that place
Last year they secured eX-President
Roosevelt Much credit is due w. f.
Hogan of the local lodge, as il was
largely through his efforts that Con
gresham, Graham was secured.