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The Washington times., 1912-12-15
IMMIGRATION BILL
FIGHT IS OPENED
IN LOWER HOUSE
Chief Objection to Burnett
Measure Lies With Hitter
acy Test Provision.

The Burnett immigration bill, which
will accession a hitter fight, was made the
special order Of the House yesterday.
through a rule reported to the House
Committee. The rule provides that four
hours debate shall be had on the immi-
grafton bill. following which vote will
be taken on the bill and all amend
nents.
Opponents of restricted immigration
have STAYED of the bill for almost u
year. but the action OF the Rules Com
nittee yesterday gave the measure
privileged status and the long expected
fight Is on.
The chief objection to the Burnett
bill started by its antagonists is the
illitcracy test provision, which would
debar fIom this country any alien over
sixteen years of age who Is not able
10 read and write his own language
when applying for admittance at an
American port.
The fight on the Burnett bill, which
p: obably will pass the House, is along
Eon-ps rtisan lines. The chief support
ers Of the bill are from so-called rural
districts.
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
ROB POOR WOMAN;
SUSPECT IS HELD
"Hoppie' Callan Admits, 1t Is
Said, Of Having Witnessed AS
sault on Mrs. Waldsant.

John. alias ''Hoppie" Callan. Is be-
Ing held by the police OF the Fourth
precinct today In connection with an
assault and robbery upon Mrs. Sarah
Waldsant. near First street and Vir-
ginia avenue southwest, last night,
Mrs. Waldsant. a poor woman with
an invalid husband and four small
children to support, was returning to
her home from a shopping trip when
four white men demanded her money.
They beat her cruelty threw her, 1t is
said. and partially tore her clothing Off
n their search for money. There was
$9.0S IN her pocketbook.
'Callan. who was taken into custody
today, at first denied all knowledge OF
the assault and robbery. but later, tn.
police say, admitted witnessing it. but
declared he took no part. The police
hope to get from him the names OF
three other mah who are suspected.
Mrs. Waldsant will be asked 10 come
to the Fourth precinct this afternoon 10
Identify callan: callan. It is said has
been IN the habit Of sleeping in a
stable back OF the aWidsant home at
60 Four-and-One-half street southw est.
The Washington times., 1912-12-15

The whole question Of the financing
OF public utilities will probably he dts.
cussed when the suit OF the District Of
ties Company ct al. is heard in the
District supreme Court. ..
A leading authority on public utility
matters. H. M. Byllesby.. former
Washingtonian. who IL well known here.
Of chicago, considers "Tfhs Greatest
Problem OF the Public Service Corpora.
tion," in a special section Of the Now
York Commercial devoted to the public
utility enterprises Of the country. MIR.
There is no line Of industry requiring
the continual Increase Of capital invest.
ment demanded by the enterprises
broadly embraced under the term Pub.
lie Service Corporations. embracins
ways. steam railroads. and their. ter
minals. telephone companies. and gas
companies. The extent to which the
vast and heretofore continually increas.
Ing commercial and manufacturinE
Transaction. Of our great country IA Il
ment Of and the able management Of
such corporations IN not at all under
stood by the great mass OF the voting
public. A community which by acci-
dent. design or misfortune Is poorly
served by any Of the so-called public
which necessarily is behind hand In its
material development. A community
suffering from faulty equipment or
management Of the public service cor.
porations likewise endures a consequen,
loss Of material advancement with at
tendant Inconvenience and dissatisfac-
ton.
THE amount OF new capital for pure.
~ conservative and necessary develop
ment and extensions OF public service
corporations annually reaches figures
utterly beyond the comprehension OF
)the average Individual who is not per.
sonally coGnizant of the operations and
prises. The stability OF their income
under normal conditions and without
unfair restrictions and Interference !,
more pronounced. ! believe. than ir
any other line Of human enterprise. j
IL a platitude to refer to the great par'
which the energetic and courageous and
farsiEhted development Of the public
the great leaders Of those corporation,
has had In the past In the development,
of this country. No one questions th'
occurrence from time to time Of mis-
takes. errors, hardships and frauds II
the past on the parts Of both parties Il
these enterprises. VIZ. the protector
and owners Of the enterprises. and tn,
citizens, communities. governments ant
municipalities served. The net resuf.
however. has been service on the par,
Of allie such corporations In the Unite
States Of America. which has not Its
equal in the world.
I'm the period Of the, earlier develop
were incurred. huge sums were lost
and huge sums Of money. or Its eGrfva
lent in substantial income earnings
properly have been achieved. Probably
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
ARREST NINE ON ""~".
GAMBI ING CHARGE
Alexandria Police Raid Alleged Gaming House Under
Lannon Opera House-Assocated Charities
Issues Appeal for Help.

with the officers of Alexandra. Wash.
ington Lodge Of Masons In placing Q
wreath on the tomb OF George Wash.
inston: Messrs. Whitehead. Robertson.
ana Fitzpatrick. representatives Of
York city. paid a visit 70 the old lodge
room IN the city hall. where they were
entertained by the officers of klexan.
dria- Washington Lodge.
Friendship Council, Daughters Of Lib
erty. will pay a fraternal visit 10 Pc.
tofnac View Council Of 81, Elmo on
next Thursday night,
The annual meetings Of the three ma.
sional banks OF Alexandria-the First
National, Citizens National, ana Alex.
andria National--will be held on Janu.
ary II at ~ o'clock,
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
Gridiron Club Names
Officers for Next Year

Members OF the Gridiron Club met
III the Gdiriron room Of the New VII.
lard for the annual meeting OF the or-
ganixation yesterday. and elected officers
Tor the ensuing year. Rudolph Kaufr-
mann. OF the Washington Evening Star.
was elected president Of the club. Ern-
est q. Walker. Of the Boston Herald.
was chosen vice president: John 4.
Shriver. Of the Baltimore American.
star. secretary. and Louie w. Strayer,
OF the Pittsburgh Dispatch. as treas.
urer.
Arthur Dodge. of the Minneapolis Tri-
bune: Edgar G.. Snyder, Of the Omaha
Bee; and George +. Miller, Of the De-
troit News. were chosen as members
OF the executive committee. John K.
Monk, of the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
was elected to active membership In
the organization.
According to plans formulated at the
meeting the club will hold its next din.
ner on February I, 1913.
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
BOSIQA.IEARA PARTY =. =,
STARTED IN SALOON,
. DECLARES CURLEY
Massachusetts Congressman
! Scores Historical Events in
! Defending Immigrants.

It's safe bet they are talking about
Congressman Curley OF achusetta
up In New England today-for hasn't
Mr. Curley attempted to destroy one Of
the most sacred traditions Of that staid
section. and Of history. as to that?
There Wasn't any Boston tea party;
II should have been the Boston beer
party" said Mr.. Curley in the House
tate yesterday during the debate on the
Burnett immigration bill. Congressman
Curiey Fatd he hated to do It. but he
was compelled to inform the House that
the plot to throw that tea overheard
was concocted In saloon run by an
Arishman instead Of In Old South
Church.
Dignified New England members.
some OF them tracing their ancestors
TACK TO the Mayflower, gasped for
breath. Here was a Boston man ex-
picdinE the theory Of the tea party
IN ,n'ch m had something to do with bring
perhaps. before Mr.. Curley squares him.
Pleads for Immigrants.
Congressman Curley was one of the
many members Of the House who joined
In the spirited discussion Of the re-
'SsSu utIOu Uuls tdken I'D un.
DER a special rule In the House. He
rapped the iiliteracy test proposed in
the measure-which will come to a vote
Iuesday-and entered an eloquent plea
for the Irish, the italian. .the German.
and other classes of Immigrants who
seek admission to these shores.
Then he sprang his surprise. saying:
II hate to dispel all Illusions. have
NO respect for the man who dispels the
Old story Of Santa Claus or st. Nicholas.
I Ia kN- In, Aa.
find that the shot fired at Lexington
and heard around the world. was really
nred at Fort William and Mary in l77A.
Hnder the command Of man named
not read or write. instead OF the shot
neard around the world being fired at
NEexMinston' 1t was fired at Portsmouth.
Calls It "Beer" Party.
7 have read OF the Boston tea party,
and always supposed 1t emanated from
an Indignation meeting at the Old
south Church. but I have discovered It
was concocted In John Dugan's saloon
~ Corn lane. Boston, and II the men
a.sguised as Indians. who threw the
tssa ;sa overnoard o were properly character
instead OF the Boston tea party"
:. Loud laughter and applause. especially
among the Irish contingent in the
House. punctuated Mr. Curley's speech
Information Of the House the names
OF certain "Frcnchmen'' who accom-.
panied Rochambeau to this country and
siaea the colonies in their fight for In
Massachusetts member. had published a
ooo6 entitled. "Rochambeau."
Some "French" Officers,
There was the Regiment De Dillon"
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
Gallinger Offers
Bill for a Park

Senator Gallinger introduced a bill yes.
terday looking to park at the approach
OF Q street bridge. It provides for con-
demnation Of land for parw purposes at
Twenty-sixth and Twenty and
Q streets northwest, and highway
from the park along Oak Hill Cemetery
and across the north part Of square 124s
to Twenty.ninth and X streets
One-half the cost Is to be assessed as
benefits on the property within radius
Of one mile.
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
"See America First"
COngressman's Advice

''seeing America first" ia advocated
by Congressman William p. Borland.
who addressed the Missouri Society Mt
the Cochrane Hotel last night. lie
criticised those Americans who spent
their leisure entirely In Europe. know
ing nOlhiTg of the wonderful grandeur
and beauty of their own country. The
speaker indUrsed movement for the
ocean-to-or"ar highway. which will
pass through Missouri
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
IN LOCAL FINANCIAL CIRCLES
By GEORGE H. GALL.

Secretary Of Agriculture James Will
son was to have been the attraction on
the program Of the meeting OF the Dis
trict Bankers Association to be held
tomorrow. night at the New willard.
but found at the last moment that nc
would be unable to attend. His place
will be taken by Congressman Lever, of
South Carolina, ranking member Of the
Committee on Agriculture and chairman
OF the Committee on Education. 6cre-
tary Wilson was to have spoken on
agricultural education. The same qucS.
ton will be treated by Mr.. Lever.
A number Of committee REPORTS are
also to be made and one Of tho most
interesting meetings Of the year 10 ex-
pected.
Changes to the interior OF the Union
Savings Bank are being made whereby
the officers rooms will bc enlarged.
After the changes are made the tcllers'
windows will Dc on the north side Of
the banking room.
Washington stood twenty-eighth in
the list of cities Of the country In
respect to volume Of ciearings for the
week ending December 12. and showed
u decrease Of seven -tenths Of per cent
as compared with the previous week.
and as compared with a decrease Of
14.3 per cent for the whole country.
The following table. compiled by w.
b. Hibbs 4 Company. shows the total
amounts Of sales Of the active securi-
ties on the Washington Stock Exchange
for the calendar year up to and includ-
Ing yesterdays transactions. Tho range
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
Picture of Titanic on
View at White House

An oil painting by Gilbert Gaul. OF
New York, which represents the sink
Ing of the Titanic and is dedicated to
the memory OF Major Archibald Butt
and Frank MIllet, has been received at
on view in the office of Secretary
Hilles. MIR. Gaul sent the picture to
Washington for the purpose OF having
the proceeds Of its sale devoted to the
plan Of friends of Major Butt to erect
a memorial to him.
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
Seeks Partial Repeal
OF New Publicity Law

law" requiring newspapers to publish
their circulation. stockholders. and in
debtedness. and label all advertising
matter plainly. IL proposed In a bill In
tr0duced Yesterday by Congressman Mott
Rep.. N. ". His bill removes the re-
Quirement to designate advertisements.
reiieXes publishers from stating their
liabilities, and provides for disclosure
VI only principal stockholders.
The Washington times., 1912-12-15

The Rev. J. y. McAilistcr. of Rich
mond. secretary OF the Anti-Saloon
congregation this morning at the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
The Washington times., 1912-12-15

The following closing p,css
o - ' d..
The Washington times., 1912-12-15

The annual election of officers of
-tlexandria Division. No. I. Ancient Or
afternoon In the Young Mems Lyceum
building.
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
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Tho determination on the part OF the
officials that all gambling houses in
Alexandria shall be wiped out. resulted
in another raid on an alleged gambling
house by tho police last night shortly
before midnight. The house was iocat.
ed on Pitt street underneath the Lam
non Opera House. Sergeant Scott and
Policemen Poland, Kerns. and Nichoi-
son found nine meif- gathered about
two tables engaged In games Of poker
The officers placed all nine men under
arrest.
At the station house they gave their
names as John Marks. Joseph Harris.
L. c. TobM. T. J. johnson. James
George johnson. and Alfred johnson.
The latter two were charged with being
with gambling.
Al OF the men arrested gave col.
lateral for their appearance in police
court tomorrow morning.
The Associated Charities Of Alexan-
dria are planning to see that the needy
poor of Alexandria are provided with
Christma: cheer in the way Of provi-
issued % Their appeal to sS ,ss paSic naSn '1sr ior
help. In addition to the work one by
this organization. several Of the .frater-
nal organizations will distribute baskets
to the poor Of the city.
The funeral Of George Chichester was
held this afternoon at o'clock from
his residence on Seminary Hill. Serv-
ices were conducted by the Rev. Father
Kelly Of St. Mary's Catholic Church,
and interment was made In Bethel
Cemetery.
The annual election of officers Of
Alexandria Division. No. I, Ancient Or.
der OF Hibernlans, will take place this
afternoon In the Young Mems Lyceum
building.
The Rev. J. y. McAilistcr. of Rich
mond. secretary OF the Anu-Saloon
League of Virginia. addressed n large
congregation this morning at the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Officers for the ensuing year will he
elected on Tuesday night by the Young
Mems SOdality Lyceum at their hall on
Duke street.
After their return from Mt. Vernon
yesterday afternoon. where they Joined
The Washington times., 1912-12-15

After their return from Mt. Vernon
yesterday afternoon. where they Joined
The Washington times., 1912-12-15
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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-11-01

was elected member of the Democratic
Central Committee in 1909 by the big
gest vote poled.
But Mr. Baughman has found time for
other things besides politics and, al
though very young, has enjoyed a sue
CesSiul career as a business man and an
agriculturist. In 1904 he entered the SER
vice of the Baltimore and Railroad at
Baltimore and year later was transferred
to Washington as passenger agent, which
position he held with distinction until
1908, two years after the death of his
father, when he resigned and returned to
his home in Frederick
INTERESTED IN THE COUNTY.
In this position of trust and RESPONSE
bility Colonel Baughman came into con-
tact with many people, representing nu-
merous and varied interests, which en-
abled him to touch the world at many
different points. This experience broad
ened Colonel Baughman's views and not
only gave him a clear insight into the
business development of all sections of
the country, but intensified his eagerness
for the welfaHe of his home city and
county.
He became and is still intensely inter-
ested in favoring all thar concerns the
tiller Of the soil and has successfully
managed the Baughman estate, consisting
of $50 acres OF the choicest land in
Frederick county, and his well known
dairy farm, which is one of the finest and
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-11-01

most sanitary in Maryland. Being an
enthusiastic motorist, Colonel Baughman
rs a strong advocate of good roads and
an ardent supporter of every measure
that tends to bring the isolated farmer
into closer communication with the
larger centers of trade where he may re-
ceive the highest price for his produce.
is FOND OF SPORTS.
The splendid stables of standard bred
horses established by General Bahgh-
man will loeg be remembered. This
fondness for horses descended from
General Baughmai. to his son, who is a
lover Of them, an exc silent horseman, a
noted whip, and is especially fond of
base ball He managed md pitched for
the Frederick club in 1910, when it won
2S straight victories. Among some of
the players now in the major leagues
who were developed in Frederick that
year are Ray Morgan, Of Washington.
and Willie Stump, of the New York
Highlanders. Dick Nallin, who umpired
in the International League this year,
also was member OF tine team.
The name of Baughman is indissolubly
connected with Frederick county, and
this brief outline of Colonel E. Austin
Baughman's career is in a measure bu,
an index Of the character and makeup
of Frederick county's national eleCtor,
and it goes without saying that this
county could not have selected young
man with more desirable qualities.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-11-01
No Auto Race From Emmits-
burg to Frederick.

Plans for the auto road race. which It
was proposed to run from diminishing
to Frederick, have been abandoned II
is expected that the State Roads Com
mission will pass an order CoverIag his
question which has never before been
passed upon by the State, and hereafter
the attitude of that BODY will be known.
There has been some doubt as to
whether the State Roads Commission
has the authority to prevent speeding on
the State highways if the County Com
missioners grant permission. and the
question which has arisen will probably
be definitely settled at the next session
of the Legislature, because there will
surely in time be other efforts made to
hold runs similar to the one planned
here.
Colonel f. Austin Baughman, who
was deeply interested in holding the race,
issued a statement recently in regard to
the calling off of the run. He said;
at was with deep regret that the
daily Meas of Frederick, and the En-
mitsburg Chronicle were forced to dis
continue the promoting of a road race
from Emmitsburg to Frederick, through
a part of the historical Frederick county,
which was booked for November Ist
"The road race was designed for sew
eral good purposes-namely, to attract
attention to the deplorable condition o
this road. which is one of the gateway
TO the world famed battle field OF Gettys
burg; to advertise to the world the won
derful country through which the car
participating would have run and oveI
which many spectators would have trav
eled in order to view the race, ant
lastly to attract attention TO This countr
in order to further the idea Of locating
the proposed National Memorial Road
to be erected by the United States Gov
eminent as an everlasting tribute to tn
martyred Lincoln. 49,
| ITO me The opposition of Mr.. Welle
bespeaks woelul lack of knowledg
about roads and their use, as well as a
exceedingly narrow minded and FOOLS
idea of his grave responsibility to tn
, people OF the State of MARYLAND. Thi
is true because of the fact that MI
Weller owes a proportionate part OF HI
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-11-01

Probably the Youngest elector on the
national ticket is Col E. Austin Baugh-
man, of Frederick county. who is Just so
years old. Col Baughman is the only
son Of the late Gen. l. Victor Baughman
and Helen (AbelD Baughman. Colonel
Baughman has one sister. Mrs. c. H.
Conley WHO'S the wife of the chairman of
the Democratic County Central Commit
tee. Colonel Bauehman was born IN
Frederick. in which city and county he
has taken an active interest in Demo
cratic politics ever since the death of his
illustrious father, who was acknowledged
to have been one of the greatest leaders
the State Democracy ever had
AS an organizer OF unique and effective
political meetings, barbecues and cam
paign parades, Colonel Baughman's abll-
ity has shown itself on various memoir
able occasions, notably in connection
with the magnificent Democratic parade
in 1909 in honor of William Bryan and
David |. Lewis, which was conceded to
be the longest and finest ever witnessed
in Frederick and the monster barbecue
held on the Frederick Fair grounds dur
ing the German campaign.
POLES A LARGE VOTE.
An evidence Of ones popularity is in
no manner better illustrated than by
large vote at the polls, and that Colonel
Baughman holds a warm place in the
hearts of the people of his county IS
shown by the vote he received when he