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The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
COMMODORE McCRACKIN DEAD,

The Navy Department has been advised
of the death of Commodore Alexander
McCrackin, q. S. N. retired, at his home
in San Francisco on Wednesday after
noon.
He was born in Indiana, Pa, on June
g. 1850, and entered the naval service
as an enlisted man (first-class boy) on
December IA, 1868. serving under this en-
listment for one year. He was appointed
a midshipman July q, 1866 promoted to
ensign July 13. 1S71: promoted to master
September e. 1873; promoted to lieutenant
January 13, 1879, and served at various
stations and on various vessels of the
navy.
During the Spanish sh-American war he
served on board the U. S. s. Marietta
and the Z. S. S. San Francisco. He was
in command of the Des Moines, March,
Is, 1904, to October, 1905. He was pro-
NOTED to captain September 8, 1906
Served as captain of the navy yard, Mare
Island. Cal. January 6. 1906. to December
1s 1907: in command of the U. S. s. West
Virginia from December q, 1907, to July.
1909 this being his last active duty. He
was transferred to the retired list Of Off
GERS of the navy, with the rank Of COM
modore, on June 80, 1909.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
GARFIELD POST ENTERTAINS
G. A. z. Officers Installed in Pres.
ence of Guests.
Musical Programme Follows Cere-
monies and John McElrOy Makes
Short Talk at Meeting.

James A. Garfield Post, No. 7, Depart
ment of the Potomac, G. A R., held its
annual installation of officers and enter
tained guests with musical programme
at 419 Tenth street northwest last night.
Among the guests were Ada H. Weiss,
national president of Ladies' Union Vet
eran Legion; Public Printer S. r. Dom
nelly who made a short address: Mrs.
Olive c. Johnson, president of Legion of
Loyal Women, and John McElroy, who
made a short talk.
The programme included a vocal solo
by Harry J. Jeffries, accompanied by
Miss Kate Bowbeer; soprano solo, by Miss
Doris Weber; violin solo. by Miss Olive
Budd: vocal solo, by Mrs Ollie Hough-
ton; vocal solo, by Ed Lang; recitation,
by DR.. Thomas Calver, and vocal solo, by
Mrs. Mallett Spangler.
The officers are John G. Maynard, COM
mander; William NJ. Pottef. senior vice
commander; Roberts Harleston junior
vice commander: DR.. Thomas Calver.
surgeon; Lewis Melchor, quartermaster;
John Connolly. officer Of the day; J. H
Bradford. chaplain: John Bristol officer
of the guard; William Sceriak, adjutant,
and p. H. Webber, outside sentinel
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATIC
SENATORS HOLD CAUCUS

New York. Jan. IA caucus Of the New
Jersey Democratic State senators was
held at the Office Of Senator Harry v. Os-
borne in Newark this afternoon. Sena-
tor Osborne was chosen as minority
leader.
The caucus lasted more than two
hours. The United States Senatorship
was discussed. but none Of those who
were present at the meeting would tell
what was said.
Seven Of the nine Democratic members
of the senate were present. The abb
sentees were Senator Silzer and Senator
Gebhardt. The latter is opposed % James
Smith. jr. Senator Silzer has said that he
will stand by the result Of the primaries
and vote for MARITIME.
Jersey City, N. J., Jan. AT St Pat
ricks Hall. in Jersey City, tomorrow
night, Gov.-elect Woodrow Wilson
will make a speech explaining why he
does not favor the election Of James
Smith, jr.. to the United States Senate.
and does favor the election as successor
to John Kean. jr.. Of James E. MARITIME.
who received the Senatorial Endorsement
at the Democratic primaries.
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past decade their present strength i

past decade their present strength IN
Congress.
| New York Republicans are opposed to
the passage Of the apportionment bill
this year on the ground that it will en-
able the State legislature, now Demo-
cratic in both branches. to gerrymander
according to its own sweet will. There
Is probability. the New Yorkers say.
that the assembly will not go Democratic
| next year. In this contingency. with ac-
| ton on the apportionment bill delayed.
the New York Republicans would be in
q position to forestan a Democratic ger
rymander.
The present Congress would then re-
main as now outlined. and the additional
appear as members-at-large. The New
Workers. WIN have the support Of men,
bers from other States.
Republicans are agreed as to the form
Of the apportionment bill. There are dis
sensions only over the question as to
whether the measure shall be passed at
this time.
One of the first measures that will be
given consideration in the Senate to-mor-
row is that providing subventions for mail
traffic between this country and South
America. This is a subsidy" proposition,
although the advocates Of the bill obj4
to use Of thesterm. This bill is the ''unfin-
ished business in the Senate, and has
the right Of way in that body. The in
surgents will oppose the measure. and
Senator La Toilette will lead the fight.
Opposed by Insurgents.
The ocean mail bill has generally had
comparatively clear sailing in the Senate,
but it has invariably met defeat in the
House. The insurgents propose to pre-
vent its passage in the Senate on this
occasion If they can possibly do SO.
An effort will be made by the House
insurgents to bring up the Ballinger-Pin-
chot case before adjournment This case
is now pocketed in the House Committee
on Agriculture. 1t can be brought out
only by special rule. Whether the
rules will release it remains to be seen.
The routine business of Congress is well
on its way toward completion. Three or
four appropriation bills were passed be-
fore adjournment. Most Of the others are
ready to be reported. From now until
the adjournment of Congress March 4
sine die there will be a good deal doing
at both ends Of the Capitol.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05

Of the English courts, action could be
taken upon the almost naked condition
Of the several negroes used in the per-
formance, and also upon the scantily-
clad appearance of the women. including
Miss st. Denis, upon the law which pro-
hibits the display Of any part Of the
human form by custom supposed to be
properly clothed.
Use English Statutes.
The old statutes regarding the removal
Of part Of the clothing when . prisoner
was whipped at the public whipping posts.
and that regarding the appearance Of
women when placed on the ducking stools
for punishment. was referred to by the
counsel once clerks. and in
terpreted to modify the police regulation
Of the Commissioners to a certain extent
The sensuous posturings, lascivious pos
lngs, and sensational gesticulations Of the
body affected by both Miss St Denis and
the members Of her company, however,
did not appeal to the lawyers as literal
art"
The police aver that they have no wish
to set themselves up as dramatic critics,
Dr. to stand as sponsors Of art" but they
DO intend to regulate public morals. Just
what action will be taken II the perform
ance is not modified to accord with their
wishes has not yet been decided upon, btA
q stop order will not be unlikely in
such instance.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
BALDWIN IS INAUGURATED.
Brilliant AsSemblaEe Of Men and
Women Mt Hartford

Women Mt Hartford,
Hartford Conn.,, JAN 4.-Simeon Eben
Baldwin. Of New Haven, took the oath
of Office as governor of Connecticut at
the State capitol this afternoon. The
cath was administered by Chief Justice
F. 3. Hall. of Bridgeport, at a Joint
session Of the members of the senate
and house in the hall Of the latter in
the presence of brilliant assemblage of
men and women, who crowded the floor
and galleries to witness the Inauguration
of the first Democratic governor the
State of Connecticut has had in sixteen
years.
The ceremony Of administering the
oath to the newly elected State officers
was followed by the reading by Gov.
Baldwin of his inaugural message.
The formal inaugural ceremony at the
State capitol was preceded by the in
augural parade, one Of the most notable
in years. and which was viewed by
thousands Of people from all sections Of
the State. 1t was q parade more pre-
tentious than usual, owing to the pres
ence of the New Haven Grays, Company
F, Second Regiment, c. N. G., which
acted as escort to the governor-elect
Tonight the inaugural bali was held in
Foot Guard Armory.
The legislature was organized by the
election of Frederick A. Scott, Of the
Mclean wing Of the Republican party,
speaker of the house. and Frank A..
Woodruff, also a Mclean man. president
Of the senate. The adherents Of the
Bulkeley faction made no nominations for
these offices in the caucus.
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AN AFTER THOUGHT.

If chosen President of these United States, don't
know how I'd circumvent the Office hunting skates I'm
don't know what I'd do should puzzng crises actions
might be boobyke again they might be Perhaps the White
House guests would speak about and cha perhaps
they'd say Hs nifty nob is false alarm" know
thing that would do to put stars in If old
sage be penned I'd boil that down. It's than
likely mistakes would make the wall, and patriots would
freely that should be in JAIL I'd wabble when should be
frm be firm when should yield might be naughty the poor
trucking the heeed might get things badly baed that
voters worried souls would gather the White House lawn and
shoot full of holes. But would shape my that
when all done expired and
fully grateful citizen would speak for
word say that while crossed conduct
absurd did thing that fairly earned deahess bright
When message had to grind always boiled down.
Copyright y Matthew Walt Mason.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05

Special to The Washington Herald.
Des Moines. Iowa, Jan. 4-SenatoI
Cummins has urged progressive Repub.
licans to press upon the attention of th<
Iowa legislature this winter a measure
providing for a primary election to de.
termine the sentiment of the parties OF
nominations in 1872
Leaving for Washington, he left here
with friends a statement urging the pro-
gressives to enact such a law. It has
been believed among politicians that
Senator Cummins WOULD be a candidate
for President himself in 1912. and his
proposal for this sort ofsa primary law
In Iowa is looked upon as opening the
door for that sort of candidacy.
Favors Oregon Plan.
In his statement the Senator also came
out for the Oregon plan Of electing Sena-
tors. This makes his record on the aIes-
tion consistent. His followers in the
legislature are not all agreed with him
upon the desirability of the plan.
The standpatters are likely to assist
the Democrats to pass the bill providing
for the Oregon plan. and enough pro-
gressives will join to make 1t certain
that the plan will be adopted in Iowa
But the standpatters hope to use the
law to defeat Cummins in 1914. when he
is a candidate to succeed himself.
Kenyon Opens Campaign.
Frederick Larrabee, senator from Fort
Dodge. arrived to-day to take active
charge OF the campaign of w. S. Ken
yon for United States Senator to succeed
Young. The standpatters will hold a
conference tomorrow night. and will de-
eide then not to go into a caucus. This
will mean a deadlock when it comes to
electing a Senator. and the friends Of
Kenyon propose to stand pat. in the hope
that an eventual break in progressive or
standpat ranks will elect him.
Senator ''Lafe" Young has not re-
turned to Washington. bit will remain
to engineer his fight in the legislature.
He insists on no caucus and on a special
primary. believing that as the sole stand
pat candidate against half a dozen pro-
gressives he can be chosen. He spoke
at the Grant Club tonight, and has
made it clear that he would not quit the
race voluntarily, even II the State goes
without a Senator in Delivers seat for
two wears,
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
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manent cure Of piles by = surgical opera.
ton as very doubtful and resort to II
only when the patient has become des-
perate from long-continued pain and
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bit as excruciattng and nerve-racking ~
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The wonderful Pyramid Pile Cure
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The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
FAV0RS POWER IN SPEAKER.
Representative Finley Opposes Ides
of Committee on Committee.

Representative Finley Opposes Idea
of Committee on Committee.
Representative Finley. OF South Caro-
lima, doesn't think much of the PROPOSE
ton to take away from the Speaker Of the
next House the right to name the COM
mittees of that body, and he openly an
nounces that his vote will be recorded
against the new-fangled idea Of delegat-
ing to a committee on committees the
authority heretofore exercised by the
Speaker.
IF We are determined to take away
responsible authority from the Speaker -
observed Mr.. Finley, then I say let's get
back to first principles and put in prac-
tice the Australian ballot system for the
selection Of the committees Of the House.
II We are afraid to trust the Speaker. a
committee Of five or more would not be
much improvement II we must have this
reform, the Australian ballot is the logical
panacea, and the caucus should put it in
effect"
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
COUNTERFEIT NOTE FOUND.

Bears SiEnatures of W. r. Vernon
and Charles H. Treat.
The Secret Service Division Of the Treas
ury Department yesterday announced the
discovery Of a new counterfeit SO United
States note with the signatures Of W. T.
Vernon, Register Of the Treasury. and
Charles H. Treat, Treasurer. series of
1901. check letter &C"
The note, according to the circular sent
out by the Secret Service Division, has a
fiat appearance, owing to the absence Of
light and shade. 1t is likely. however, to
deceive the ordinary handler Of money.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05

Every woman Of social ex-
perience knows that no
matter how formal her recep-
ton or card party may be,
there are always some of her
guests who really prefer a
cool glass of good beer to
any other beverage.
These women keep Pabst
Blue Ribbon in the house, for
they know that while their guests
have varying tastes, Pabst Blue
Ribbon is the Beer that is liked
by everybody.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
Injured Chasing vieIaters.

Two members Of the police forcs ara
suffering from injuries sustained when
they fell while chasing violAtors of the
lAw. They are Policeman Efank Cor
stable. Of the Seventh precinct Who zen
and sprained his right ankle while pnr-
suing . negro In Rock court northwest
precfnct, who slipped and Zen. on the rail.
Eroad tracks near summer rod. Anacootia,
e1oue 6clnck yostefdav uogna1G ~.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
Will Accept Mediation.

The Peruvian government has accepted
the suggestion made by the United States.
Brazil, and Argentina. acting jointly that
the boundary dispute between Peru and
Ecuador, which has created friction for
many years. be submitted to the arbitra-
ton Of the The Hague Court. The deci-
sion Of the Peruvian government was re-
ported to the State Department yesterday
by Leslie Combs, American Minister at
Lima. No reply has Yet been received
from Ecuador.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
Speaker Elected in Illinoss.

Speaker Elected in Illin0ab.
Springfield. ILL.,. Jan. 4-Representative
Charles Adkins. Of Bement. was elected
speaker Of the forty-seventh general as
sembly this afternoon in the Statehouse.
The vote was 81 for Adkins against 54 for
George W. Alschulter. the Democratic
choice. The Republicans united on Ad-
kins after forty-eight hours of wrangling,
filled with bitterness. Adkins Is from
Representative W. B. McKinley's dis
trict, and his selection is believed to
have cemented the political friendship
between Gov. Deneen and Representative
Mckinley.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05

All fear Of embarrassment from an over
production of gold may be dismissed, ac-
cordiug to Director Of the Mint George E.
Roberts, who yesterday made public the
annual statement Of the Bureau of the
Mint on the gold and silver production
of the world. Mr.. Roberts declares that
while the production Of gold in South
Africa probably will increase, this in
crease will be slow, while the production
in other parts Of the world is standing
still or declining. The natural expansion
in industry, commerce, and wealth, he
says, can be depended upon to offset the
probable slight increase in gold produc-
ton.
The increase for 1910. according to the
bureaus figures. was only $451, 100. Africa
lead the world in the production Of gold
during 1910. with Sit. 900. 600 worth to its
credit. This was An increase over last
year Of about 100000. The United
States came second during 1910 with $685.
I065. 200 produced in gold. compared with
$99, ,673, 400 last year. Australia came
with $71.007, 800 last year. Yhe total gold
production Of the world in 1910. the bu-
reau says, was $454, ,s74. 900. compared with
$454, 800 in 1909.
California in Lead.
In the United States. California resum-
ed first place among the States, which
she lost to Colorado in 1897, with $N,1l6,.
15o to her credit. compared with $,o.7oo.
600 last year. Colorado, in second place.
had so, ,6l to her credit, compared
with $1.s46.eoo last year. Nevada came
third with $17,sH,643, compared with 1s.
3s6,o00 last year, and Alaska was fourth
with SIG, 6,9s7, $50, compared with 81, o,3s9, 600
last year. Kansas, which last year pro-
duced no gold, had to her credit in 1910
81. .163 worth Of the precious metal.
The world production of silver, the
statement shows. was A7.7ss.n4 fine
ounces. compared with 211,N56s3 nne
ounces last year. Mexico led the world.
with production Of 72.574220 fine ounces,
compared with 73,942. 432 fine ounces last
year. The United States came second,
with Sc. .695 fine ounces, compared With
"a. .7H. 500 fine ounces in 1909. and Canada
came third, with 2,87s590 fine ounces.
compared with N.S7s.5so in 1909.
Montana Passes Utah.
In the United States, Montana led,
with u,519.069 fine ounces to her credit.
compared with 12,0sl.5oo flne ounces In
1903. Utah. was second. with ll.2lz, sm fine
ounces. compared with 10.56l.lOo fins
ounces In 1909. and Nevada was third,
with 9.3l&&6 fine ounces, as compared
with 10.119. 100 hne ounces In 19oe
According to Ms Roberts, the United
States mint ofnces In 1910 sold IA ia
396N worth Of gold bars for u1e In the |
Industrial arts. compared with SlA606a
the next highest record, IN 19N.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
Reduction In Pullman Rates,

Albany, Jan. 4-The upstate public
service commission has granted permis-
sion to the Pullman Company to revise
its tariff Of sleeping car charges within
the State Of New York.
The result of this order reduces the
charge for upper berths from $50 to a. 8,
from 81 to $1.60. and from $3.50 to g. The
reduction in rates becomes effective Feb
ruAry 1.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
CONGRESS TO HUM
BEGINNING TO-DAY
Senate, However, to Adjourn
for Elkins' Death.
FIGHT ON LORIMER CASE
Senator Owen Will Open Fire
on Right to Toga.

House and Senate Will Have One
of Liveliest Sessions in Years.
Panama Canal FortiAcation, Elec-
tiOn Of Upper House by Popular
Vote, and Creation or Tariff Board
Among Important MeaSures.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
Meeting Of Union LodRe.

Union Lodge. No. %, knights of
Pythfas. held its annual installation Of
officers at Pythian Temple last night. The
ceremonies were followed by a smoker.
Short talks were made by o. c. Hau-
child, DR.. J. NJ. Ramsay. and Albert
Rusher.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05

Nunyon'e Paw-Raw PMS are I toaic b
e seeHsea ny9 and serves. 1hey in-
the blooe ieG6Sod q inoovssish It: ~
s.sSs1 - e3o1ach e st III the no1xjs6-
- Sooa pat p put Into #.
- pll9 So1to1n - ea1omet. no dopo,
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
|CUMMINS INDORSBS
THE OREGON PLAN
Also Wants Primary on Pres.
idential Nomination.
PLACES HIMSELF IN THE RACE

Standpatters In Iowa Hope to Use
Law to Defeat Cummins in 1914.
Kenyon Begins An Active Cam
pa1gn to Succeed Editor 'sLafe''
Young in the United States Senate.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
coIlstip patton

Munyon's Pa ~.
raw Pills are un.
like al other laxa.
dveS or cathartics.
They coax the liver
hto activity By gem
0e methods. They
do not scour: they
do not gripe; they
DO not weaken : but
they do start al the
secretioas Of the
liver and stomach in
q way that soon
puts theoe organs
II . healthy condf-
ton and eofDoctD
R0nl43nnffnA
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05

Miss Ruth st. Denis, billed at q WASH
ington playhouse in repertoire of
| dances symbolic Of the religion and
customs Of ancient Egypt" will to-day
be asked by the police authorities to
modify the posturings and posings af-
fected by herself in her performances.
and to curtail the display Of the human
form, both in her own case and that Of
her company.
Decision that such action should be
taken was reached at the conclusion of
last evenings performance by Corpora
ton Counsel Thomas. Assistant Corpor-
alton Counsel Stephens, and Capt. Hol-
linberger. commanding the First precinct
police. The decision Is taken under the
provisions of the police regulation which
prohibits an exhibition which in any
manner is Offensive to common decency."
Police censorship in regard to produc-
tons at Washington theaters has not
been entirely unknown in the past, but
the present action comes much as a sur
prise. In Light Of the fact that Miss st.
Denis has heretofore been allowed to
dance undisturhed.
After viewing the performance Of Tues
day evening. however, Lieut.. Sprinkle.
Of the First precinct, flied q report with
his captain which In effect recommended
an investigation by the proper authori-
ties. The matter was referred to Maj.
Sylvester. who In turn called upon Cor
poSation Counsel Thomas for advice AZ
to the Interpretation Of the police regu-
lation.
Ask Legal Advice.
In furtherance Of the request Of the
po1ce. Corporation Counsel Thomas and
Mr.. Stephens, together with Capt Hol-
linberger. last night formed . private
theater party and sat IN criticism upon
Miss st. Denis art"
Z Unfortunately for art" the decision
Of the censors was not wholly in keeping
with that reached by the Artistic" and
the first word Of Mr. Thomas - he left
the theater was that Il would b wise
to ''suGgest'' to Aisa st. Denis revision.
for Warrington ct least, OF her ideals.
me ''suevoGtiou" win be embodied In .
0sFsonal interview % day.
= The Ack of am pfoceoent upon which
TO frame oanDtruetjen Of the regulation
fn regard 70 dancing ara posturing gnce
he omcaAlB much OF prohlem. ana the
ood En1l11hs 1to4utea, upon which an of
osr ooeuen 1aN = baseA Nego o l1st|
se1g111 A6oosdg - ~ haaln1s
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
ARRICALBADS WORLD
United States Ranks Second
in Gold Production.
CALIFORNIA TAKES H0NORS

Resumes First Place In This Coun.
try. Colorado Taking Second, with
Output of s2O. .OOO, ,OOO-Mexico Wins
Top Notch in Production of Silver,
with 72,OOO, 900 Ounces.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-05
POLICE CRlTlCISB
ST. DENIS DANCES
Egyptian Art Loses Out in
Washington.
WILL ADVISE MORE CLOTHES

District Legal Officials and Police
Attend Performance-Ideals of Miss
St. Denis Fail to Make Hit with
Authorities-Dance to BE Revised.
Use English Statutes.