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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
"MY, THIS IS A PRETTY ONEY'

tested varieties will also contribute
their portion toward the display:
The roses are resting now, ana NOT
many buds are opening. They Will
make a brave show later In the season
Orange Tree Of Note.
In the orange house may be seen q
Washington navel orange tree descend
ed direct from one of the trees OF this
variety which was imported from
Bahia. Brazil. by the department In
1870, the branches Of which are laden
with fruit as large as the average
grapefruit. The parent tree Is now be-
ing cared for at the Botanic Garden, as
it's size made 1T impossible to accom-
modate 1T in the present greenhouses
of the Department of Agriculture:
Other varieties are growing ana oe-
veloping in q way that excites the ad-
miration of visitors from the orange
growing states. Several kumquat trees
are bearing very successfully, ooth
the oval and globular varieties being
represented.
A house is being prepared for the re-
ception Of manages. pineapples ana o'ner
tropical fruits, the cultivation OF which
has never been attempted In Wash
ington before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
nodes either. Today's output from
democratic headquarters speaks OF big

nodes either Today's output from
democratic headquarters speaks of big
states as follows:
INSTRUMENTATION is maintaining the
lead In this state. Rooseve second and
Taft third. Practically all the larger
cities are overwhelm ngly for wilson.
while the country districts are showing
Wilson gains.
.'Colorado-The detection during the
past week has been from Roosevelt to
Taft The democrats are sure of Dig
majority. and the entire state ticket and
the two democratic senators VIII De
elected
"Connecticut-The republicans have
been putting up hard fight during the
past week. but Wilson started on with
a lead which he has increased oscar
ing thusands of repub lean voters to the
democratic column through his discus
sions on the tariff question
"Illinois-Roosevelt's lead In Illinois is
fast crumbIing away While he has shown
some strength In Chicago and other large
cities. central Illinois. which has been
republican stronghold. is discardins p0th
Roosevelt and Taft for Wilson. The
democrats have gained more than 1000
votes during the past week In Illinois, is
the conservative estimate Of all leaders.
Confident Of Indiana.
'Indiana-It is only a question OF how
much more than 100000 Wilson's major
ity will be in this state. There have been
wagers made that the democratic vote
Will even exceed the combined vote OF
Roosevelt and Taft
'Towa-During the past week there has
been a remarkable amount of swinging
from Taft to Wilson. Gov. Wilson has
safe lead over both rivals.
'Kansas-Both Roosevelt and TAFT
strength has been swinging to the Will
son column during the past week.
"Maine-Straw votes taken in tweiVe
of the principal cities and in five rural
districts give Wilson a lead over aft
and Roosevelt The democrats are max
ing an effective campaign in this usual
rock ribbed republican state.
''Maryland-Gov. Wilson has the eight
electoral votes in this state.
'Massachusetts-The situation today is
that Wilson is in the lead. Taft second
and Roosevelt third The democrats are
claiming a gain of six represent atives IN
Congress in this state.
'Michigan-Roosevelt has been leading
Taft in this state, but during the past
week Taft has regained some of the
Roosevelt supporters. Gov. Wilson has
been strong in all parts of the state, with
the exception of the W per peninsula
''Minnesota-An the straw votes in this
state show Wilson a winner by big mar
gin.
'.Missouri-The lowest democratic ma
jority in Missouri is placed at $4,000 T.e
highest has been placed at 10000. 1t is
democratic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
RULING AFFECTS GREEKS.
Cannot Send Registered Gifts Of
Salahle Value to Home Folks.

Greeks in this country have been
warned by the Post Office Department
virtually to the effect that they must
not send Christmas gifts or other
articles having a salable value to their
friends in Greece. This Is because Of
advice received from the postal admin
istration Of Greece that the laws of that
country prohibits the importation by
mail under registration" Of any article
which has salable value. and further
more. that such articles. II sent in the
ordinary mail, must not be delivered
but must be returned to their country
Of origin.
Any article having a salable value being
unavailable to Greece under registration,
either as letter or as sample, can
be accepted for dispatch from this
country unregistered only at the risk
Of the sender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
Challenge to Wilson.
HITS ROOSEVELT AND PERKINS.
Bryan Says They Are "Alike Insin-
cere in Protesting Progressivism.'

CHICAGO. October 26-Col william +.
Bryan in q speech tonight attacked Col.
Roosevelt and George w. Perkins as
"alike insincere In their professions OF
progressivism."
"Te Col Roosevelt" he said, "the title
progressive Is but synonym for 'Roose-
Welt and that is his only interest in It,
George W. Perkins Is fearful Of a Will
son victory, because 1t will mean that
the water will shortly be squeezed out
OF his stocks. Other wealthy men are
lighting underhandedly. but Mr.. Perkins
seems to have been driven into the open
to tight for the candidate that will help
him most"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
LA TOILETTE FOR SUFFRAGE.
Makes Strong Plea in Behalf of
Votes for Women.

WHITEWATER, Wis. October 3D.
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette in speech
today made a strong plea sfor woman
slffrage. He declared that II 1000, 600
persons living under the government were
not allowed to have any share in II they
would revolt. He devoted a large share
Of his speech to a criticism OF the pro-
gressive party.
Mr.. La Toilette praised w. ]. Bryan for
his interest in the progressive movement
in Wisconsin.
There is patriotism. There was the
placing Of service before party when
Bryan aided u.s. he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
STEAMER SINKS IN FOG.
Crew Of the Keystone, a Vessel
Valued at 100000, Saved.

OGDENSBURG. n. Y. October 26.-The
steamer Keystone. owned by the Key
stone Transportation Company Of Mon
treal. struck Black Spar shoal. near Chip
pewa bay today. and turning over on her
side slipped on and sank In l25 feet Of
water. All the members Of the crew
were saved and are housed in Thousand
Island cottages awaiting relief. The &C.
cident was caused by fog
The steamer was bound for Montreal
with cargo Of 900 tons of coal The
vessel. which was valued at 100000 was
built in England five years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
ADMITS HE Is A FIREBUG.
Former Seaman in Federal Service
Held in MINNEAPOLIS.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, October g.
John Gambold, twenty-one years old,
former seaman in the federal service. Is
held by the police tonight on a charge
that he caused eight warehouse and FAC
500, 600 One Of the fires Indirectly caused
the death Of Capt. William Traeger Of
the fire department. The police say that
Gambold admitted the charges.
According to the police. Gambold de-
c,ared that he set the first fire to avenge
himself on G. H. Elwell. president Of the
Minneapolis board Of education. and head
of a local furniture company. for dis
pute over $3.50 In wages more than two
years ago. Gambold. the police say, de-
clared that he could not understand what
caused him to set the other fires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
CAMPAIGN EXPENSE
STATEMENTS RECEIVED
Congressional Candidates Tell
What They Spent in Rum
ming for Office.

Statements Of campaign expenditures
reached the Capitol today by the hun
dreds. to be filed in fulfillment Of the
law. Aspirants for seats in the House
of Representatives clogged the ma
chinery of the House clerks office to
such an extent that the work of record
ing the statements was suspended, and
many envelopes remained unopened for
the day.
In contrast with the two or three
hundred candidates for the House who
sent in statements. only six would-be
senators have sent the required ante
election statements to the secretary of
the Senate. The statements will be
considered lawful, however. if mailed
anywhere within the United States be-
fore midnight today.
OF the House candidates, Represent.
alive G.. w. Fairchild, republican can
didate in the thirty-fourth New York
district reported one of the largest
sums expended. The amount was s2.500
No report from an opponent was record
leader. reported he had spent $1.979.
while his progressive opponent, T. d.
Knight, sent in a statement of 1851.
Representative William B. Mckinley of
Illinois. chairman of the republican con-
gressional committee. reported he had
spent $3.50. Caleb Powers of t e
eleventh Kentucky district is recorded
as having expended $1.001. Represent
alive Oscar Underwood. democratic
floor leader. reported an expenditure of
Nothing"
The senatorial candidates statements
were from George F. Norris of Nebraska.
Senator Borah of Idaho, T. ]. Walsh of
Montana, John Shafroth of Colorado.
D. w. Hamilton of Iowa and William II.
Thompson of Kansas.
Played No Favorites.
Representative Norris report shows he
played no favorites with the republican
and progressive organiza tons in his
state. having given each $50 September
Is. His expenditures were $4s1.
Senator Borah reported a disbursement
of 5000. while Mr.. Walsh reported an ex-
penditure of $1.265. Mr.. Walsh swore
the democratic national committee had
contributed 81 600 to his campaign and
Thomas Cruise $500.
Gov. Shafroth said in his report he
had heard that the democratic national
committee had sent $1,000 to Colorado to
assist Charles s. Thomas and himself in
their sena torial campaign, but he had
been unable to communicate with those
who would verify the report
Mr.. Hamilton reported no contribution
and no expenditures. Mr.. Thompson,
the democratic candidate in Kansas,
placed his receipts at 500 and his dis
bursements at S1,SI2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
WOUNDED IN A FIGHT.
Man and Woman, Both Colored, Re-
ceive HOSPITAL Treatment.

Walter F. Brooks and Eta Gets. both
colored. were treated at Casualty Hos
pital last night for wounds they received
while engaged in a fight at 1923 Kramer
street northeast. Brooks later was lock-
ed up at the ninth precinct police station
TO answer a charge Of assault.
Eta Gets sustained cuts to her right
elbow, hip and back. while Brooks sus-
tanned an injury to his head. She was
able to go to her home at COO Virginia
avenue southwest. after her wounds had
been dressed. Brooks home Is at COS 9th
street southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
TAFT TARGET FOR SLINGSH0T.
Struck Under the Eye by Small Boy
While Talking at Corry. Pa.

Special Dispatch to The Star
CORY. Pa. October 26-Some Young
ster fired slingshot at President Taft as
he emerged from his private car .'Ideal''
this morning to address a gathering at
the Cory station.
The pea seemed to strike the Presi-
dent under the eye. and he brushed his
hand as If to avert the sting Of an In.
sect, which at first he thought had at
tackled him.
He was about to re-enter the car. but
changed his mind and spoke
The police are doing their utmost to find
the boy who fired the pea, which luckily
missed the Presidents eye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
THIRD TERRIERS GIVE So, 900.
District Contribution Sent to Head.
quarters in New York.

At a meeting Of the progressive central
committee Of the District in the Stewart
building yesterday it was reported that
more than $780, raised by the commit
tee and by contributions at the party rally
in the National Rifles armory Friday
night. had been sent to the national pro-
gressive headquarters in New York to be
used in the campaign. Arrangements
were made to hold progressive meetings
In MARYLAND and Virginia. Speakers will
be sent from here to these meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
NAGE[ REGRETS SPLIT
IN REPUBLICAN PARTY
Without Disruption There
Would Be No Doubt of
Election, He Says.

BUFFALO,, N. T.. October 26.-'Under
normal conditions. If there was no disrup-
ton in the republican party it would be
unnecessary to make a single speech in
this campaign. But for the opposition in
our ranks the result would be a fore
gone conclusion" This was the state
ment made by Charles Nagel. Secretary
Of Commerce and Labor. in q speech
here tonight.
wherever we go in this broad land
we meet the evidences Of prosperity;
crops are blooming. chimneys are pouring
forth smoke. manufacturers are working
ahead of their orders; merchants are
laying In stores and In part of the coun-
try the labor demand cannot be supplied.
Nowhere in the history of our coun-
try can we find such evidence of pros
perity and such preparation for a nor
NAL era Of peace.
Development Aided.
eff the government were not all right the
conditions would not prevail, and the ex-
istence Of these conditions demonstrated
that the administration has not embar-
raised, but by its constructive and CO.
operative policy, according to the good.
old republican doctrine. has aided the de-
yelopment of normal conditions through
out the country"
Secretary Nagel declared that President
Taft had been true to the party's pledges.
and after reviewing the administrations
policy on the trust problem. he said:
Policies Carried Out.
1--WE promised to carry out the policy
upon which President Taft's predecessor
chiefly prided himself, namely, to carry
out the antitrust laws without i'm
munity or discrimination. He did it.
And now they say we did it too much.
And the gentleman who used to figure
every morning in the headline. armed
with a big stick. comes back after four
,,..rs with a feather duster to wipe out
the nefarious trusts. The transforma-
t,on IL amazing. and in view Of the plat
form upon which this administration
was elected, it cannot accept the change.
hut it must carry out the law as 1t
found 1t, and as 1t has DONE"
Challenge to Wilson.
The speaker challenged Gov. Wilson
TO say just where he stands on the tariff
question.
I'VE have revised the tariff downward"
he said, land we are still revising 1t
downward where 1t can stand it; but
we are protectionists in principle. we will
not ieopardize our industries, and for
the first time has a tariff been revised
without a panic. The republicans did it.
The democrats did 1t twice. and We had
panic each time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
ROOF OF BANK AFIRE.
Origin Of Blaze in Potomac Savings
Building Not Known.

The fire department received a call last
night shortly after II O'Clock for fire
discovered beneath the roof Of the Po-
tomac Savings Bank building at Wiscon-
sin avenue and NJ street northwest. The
top floor is occupied by the Modern Wood
men Of the World.
Firemen reached the building before the
blaze had gained much Roadway and sue
ceeded In combining 1t to the air space be-
meath the roof. The damage is estimated
at about 500. Nothing was found to in
dicate the origin of the blaze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
Canal to Remain Open Until Dec. Is
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Nd. October o6-rhe
Canal Towage Company here announces
that operations would be continued on
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal until
December Is. The coal shipments are
heavy and all the boats are in commits
sion. The year has been a prosperous
one. During the winter a number of new
boats will be constructed. The Canal
Towage Company has erected here a COM
plete new bodybuilding outfit, In which
all modern machinery has been installed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
CANNED" SPEECHES ION TAP"
Talking Machine With Records Of
Taft Addresses Installed.

Canned" speeches. delivered by Pres
ident Taft on the various issues Of the
campaign. are ION tap at the head
quarters Of the National Republican
League. 14th and g streets northwest,
1t was announced last night. talking
machine with records OF eight recent
speeches Of the President. has been In
stalled at headquarters. and the public
has been. invited to come In and hear
the speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
Walters Collect Data.

The walters are collecting many facts,
which, they claim, IL given consideration
by the employers will convince them that
the demands Of the strikers are just.
and it is thought that a settlemtn mt will
be reached. Yesterday was the fourth
day of the strike. and the walters claim
that the local is gaining in strength
financia ly and numerically.
It was reported that some Of the
strikers are being urged by their wives
and families to return to work, and that
many Of the wives have written to the
hotels asking that their husbands be
taken back. The hotel managers. how
ever, have said from the first that the
strikers will not be allowed to return
to work under any circumstances. Daily
meetings Of the union are held at Cos
tello's Hall, and the executive committee
meets at the strikers headquarters. 1891
G street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
Method Of Identification.

''For the purpose Of Identification of
the mail matter to which said provision
applies, the envelope will have on its
face, in addition to the return request.
the following instructions:
ITO the Postmaster-The act of August
II. 1912. prohibits the delivery Of this
letter to any person If the ADDRESSED
has died or removed. or. being a widow.
is believed to have remarked, and re-
quires its return forthwith, in any such
case. with a statement Of the reasons
for so doing, and IL on account Of death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-27
INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED
F0RPAY|NG PENSIONS
First Assistant Postmaster
General GrandfieId Gets
Out Circular on Subject.

The payment Of pensions on and after
December 4 without separate vouchers or
receipts from the pensioners, in accord
ance with the act of August IT, 1912, has
prompted First Assistant Postmaster
General Grandfield to issue special in
structions upon the subject for the guild
ance of postmasters and the information
Of pensioners. His circular on the sub
tect states in part. as follows:
THE act provides: That postmasters.
delivery clerks, letter carriers and all
other postal employees are prohibited from
delivering any such mail to any person
whomsoever IL the addressee has d.ed or
removed. or in the case of a widow be-
lieved by the postal employe intrusted
with the delivery Of such mail to have
remarked, and the postmaster in every
such case shall forthwith return such
mail with statement Of the reasons for
SO doing. and If because Of death or re-
marriage. the date thereof. II known"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-23

Just received by Beatty q Long, a
dandy line Of broad toe, mature" last
dress patents with fine serge tops for
girls wear, II
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-23
CLEVER BILL AT THE
sun THIS WEEK

There are many things to win tho
applause of vaudeville lovers who
attend the performance for the first
half of the week at the Sun theater.
Manager Long made no mistake when
he secured for one of his feature at
fractions this week. the Mus-Art trio
This act is a new and novel idea Of
blending art. The act consists Of
singing, cartooning and music offer
ed by three splendid appearing chaps,
who sing their way into the hearts Of
their admirers with their popular
songs. This Is one of the most har-
monious trios that has ever appeared
in this city. Scobey and Earl, pre-
sentlng an irish comedy sketch en-
titled "Riley's Vacation" This Is a
splendid vehicle for this clever pair
They have some very witty lines in
their dialogue and offer several Irish
songs that were well received, Frank
Renzetta in a novelty tramp aero
battle act kept the large audience
roaring with laughter from start to
finish. Waldo Whipple with an orig
inal line of rural talk had very little
trouble IN winning the applause of the
audience He has several "rube'
songs and dances that are very clever.
The Sunlscope Is presenting a lively
comedy that caused much laughter.
The same bill will be repeated today
and tomorrow with matinees every
nav
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-23
HEAVY VOTE FOR
STREET CAR LAW
Detroit in Turmoil Over
Special Election
Today.

Detroit. Mich. Jan. 2S,--A heavy
vote will be cast in the special refer
endum election on the Thompson -Hally
street car ordinance according to early
Indications today. Although both sides
claim victory, It is conceded that the
vote will be close. The city Is in n
turmoil over the election, interest be-
Ing at fever heat, today. The cam
paign Tor the ordinance has been Bit
terly fought, many prominent citizens
and city officials becoming involved
IL the issue. Mass meetings and fac
tory speeches have been the order Of
the day. The ordinanc gives eight
tickets for quarter during certain
hours, contains a municipal ownership
clause and offers the only logical set
element Of Detroits long street ear
war; according to its supporters, The
OF ponents of the measure claim 1t is
a franchise, that the municipal own
ership clause contains Joker and
that 1t has many other disagreeable
features.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-23

DR.. Sawyer is filling long-felt need
and the change will tend to make
Marion more OF a city
The location for such a building is
almost ideal. The Marion pubic H.
brary, directly opposite the Warren
apartments, adds to the beauty of the
surroundings besides being an at
tractive feature in securing occupants
for the apartments. The buildings
proximity to the business section of
the city and its ready access by street
cars makes a residence there all the
more desirable.
The first floor will be transformed
into club rooms, business offices and
a kitchen, with elaborate furnishings.
There Will be five complete apartments
and six single rooms on the second
floor and the same number OF apart
ments and rooms on the third floor.
The apartments viii be equipped
with baths, steam heating and gas
and electric lights. 1t is Or. Saw
yer's Intention to install all modern
conveniences which will make the
building one Of the best Of it's kind
in this section of thee state.
The arrangement of the basement
will be one Of the features of the
building. on. this floor. DIR. Sawyer
intends to conduct a high class cafe
which will be open not only to tn,
occupants OF the building but alsC
to the public. Aside from this fea
ture, there will be ladies' and gen
| tlemen's bathrooms, n barber shol
and manlcuring parlors, news an,
shoe shining stands and a bllar,
hall.
What was formerly the dining room
OF the old sanitorlum will be mad
into a large auditorium where public
club ana society meetings may b
held.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-23
-FOUR NEGROES
ARE LYNCHEO
Mob Storms Jail-Special
Deputies Rushed to
Georgia.

Hamilton Ga, Jan. 49, special de-
puties rushed here IN anticipation Of q
race war following the lynching last.
night OF four negroes found the town
quiet today II was not until the de-
puties arrived that the bodies of the
vlctms-Belle Hathaway, negress,
and John Moore Eugene Haming and
DUSTY" Crutchheld, negroes, were cut
down from the trees on the outskirts
o. the town, where the mob had hang
ed them.
The lynching took place about mid
night. The mob gathered so quietly
that Warden Robinson had no warn
ing of its purpose until more than n
hundred men stormed the jail, break
ing down the doors. and dragged the
negroes, utterly Frustrated, from their
cells. The four victims were carried
&c the outskirts OF the town and hang
a. while the mob p-acticed its mark
manship on the grewsome targets.
The four negroes We're accused OF
the murder of Norman Hadley, a
| prominent farmer, who was shot
| down whie sitting near n window In
lis home last Sunday. They protested
their innocence to the last,