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The Detroit times., 1912-01-08

sion in the Alabama case was lost 80
to 10. after bitter squabblc behind
closed doors.
Senator Owen. OF Oklahoma gave
Senator Lea, OF Tennessee a proxy TO
attend the committees sessions and
the Tennessean went into the execu-
tive session determined 10 fight bitter
" for the seating o: Robert Lee Mount
castle, as national committeeman from
his state.
After disposing OF the Alabama
squabble, another row ensued as to
whether the committee should i'm
mediately take up the Pennsylvania
matter or postpone 1t until later.
With William Jennings Bryan, the
central figure OF the occasion, the
Democratic national committee today
met 10 decide on the city for holding
the convention, and to set the date for
the gathering. The Peerless Leader
held the proxy OF the committeeman
from Nebraska.
While Bryan doomed as the center
Of interest for the hundreds OF Demo
Gratis who foregathered for the meet
ing OF the committee, three men who
sat down togther in little room at
the Shoreham MOTEL for conference
this morning were the real moving
powers OF the meeting. They were
Charts F. Murphy. OF Tammany hall;
Roger c. Sullivan, erstwhile boss of
Chicago, and tom" Taggart, engi-
neer OF the Democratic steam roller OF
1908.
These three we're prepared to lead
A. Ta aH hot
man of the committee ON arrange
ments for the convention, and they
we're confident that they would do so
despite any fight that the progress
sives in the committee might make.
With Taggart IN this place, the old
giaru trio would be In a position TO
control the preliminaries OF the con
vention, and II is generally believed
will throw whatever influence their
victory may give them, 10 the support
OF Gov. Judson Harmon, OF Ohio, for
the presidential nomination. Sup
porters of Wilson and other candi-
dates were prepared TO make all the
fight possible against this program,
but the old guard, playing old.time
politics, had the delegates pretty well
lined up.
Murphy came 10 Washington with
an idea that he might carry the con-
ventlon TO New York. But today II
was generally believed that he had
abandoned the plan, under pressure
from his associates, and that either
St Louis or Baltimore would win the
prize. St. Louis had injured its
chances by an independent stand in
the matter OF money, and as Balti-
more offered $4,000 for the conven-
ton. II seemed that the Maryland city
you'd have The votes when the com
mittee went into session. Both Chi
cago and Denver we're considered out
Of the running.
The program for disposing OF the
two contests for seats on the commit
tee. as prepared by the leaders. con-
templated the seating OF Col. James
Guffey from Pennsylvania, instead OF
Bryan aud it>is expected that the lat
ter Will let loose some sort OF an at
tick ON the SpeHRsyi vaRia leader. Tn
the VeYtrees Mouncastie contest in
Tennessee the committee expected TO
appoint a special committee to go to
the state and maxi n investigation OF
Nountcastle's election.
Supporters or the presidential pref
erential primary were enthusiastically
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
La FoMeHe Explains
Meeting Um Bryan

WASHINGTON Jan. S.-That his
chance meeting with Col. William J.
Bryan at the union station, concerned
the formation of third party by the
coalition of progressive Republicans
and Democrats, was ridiculed today
BY Senator LaFollette.
II knew it'll felt ii coming, that
this construction upon our accidental
meeting would revive the old story
about a third party" said Senator
LaFollette, sarcastically. Il cant
shake hands with or talk to promi-
nent Democrat with progressive ten
denotes any more without talk OF
third party. Col. Bryan and dis
cussed only resolution In congress
for direct election OF senators, for
which We have both been working
for years. Col. Bryan will lend his
influence TO have such a resolution
passed"
Despite this and similar denial by
Col. Bryan, former Gov. Alva Adams,
OF Colorado, declared that he had the
third party tip, "on excellent author
ity"
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
SISTERS WILL
WE'D ON SAME DAY

BAY CITY. Mich. Jan. S.-Three
daughters OF Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Eebeau. pioneer residents OF Bay eoun-
~ will be married simultaneously to-
morrow. The eldest daughter. Laura.
vii be welded to l.. Patrick Flick a
weIl.known farmer OF this section:
Miss Nav Lebeau will he married 10
Willfam n. Koerner. Of Erie. Pa. and
the Youngest daughter, Anne, will be
come the wife OF Abraham j.
Brancheau. OF Bay county.
This will be the first time in the
history OF the county that three per-
cons in the same family have been
married on the same day.
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WANTS OVERCOATS FOR
DISCHARGED PRISONERS

Parole Agent William II. Venn would
be glad to receive old overcoats OF
any size and sort, to give TO paroled
men and prisoners who have finished
their sentences in the local work
house, and are turned out into the
wintry weather with summer raiment
and no means OF getting other cloth
ing. He will thankfully receive such
contributions in his office, No "a
county building
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
NEGRO PREACHER CO.'S INSANE

kALAMAIDD, MIrh, Jan S.-ReV.
Daniel Francis Shields a Negro
preacher OF New YORK, went insane
yesterday and began preaching 10 an
imaginary congregation on Main-u A
policeman took him 20 the county jail
where -ha -ia-Leld- pending an inxeStl-
CATION OF his mental condition
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
GOV. BAsS To sPEAk.

FLINT Mich. Jan Gov. BASS Of
New Hampshire. has signifed that he
WI! accept an Invitation 10 speak az
she annual banquet % the Taft club te
ne held Feb, 20 There is n prospect
also also thst senator LaFouette and John
HAYS hammond VIII deliver addresses
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
Odds and Ends Of
Today's News by Wire

NEw YORK--Mayor Gaynor has no.
tined New York dancing masters that
they are forbidden longer to teach the
turkey trot," the grizzly bear ana
the ~bunny hug" under penalty Oh
losing their licenses.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
KALAMAZOO CONVICT DEAD.

JACKSON, Mich, Jan. S.-Robb
cbrystal. sentenced from Kalamazoo
in 1908 TO serve from to 10 years for
robbery, died at the prison today, aged
81, from abscess OF the lungs. He has
ae relatives and his body will be ship.
ned to Ann Arbor university.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08

frfIICAGo-The wertz Family Asso-
cintion OF America has decided TO send
two members 10 Hamburg to start suit
araanst Germany for the S1S5, GOO, 900
estate OF the late Field Marshal PAU
WorkE ..fa
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
rArI. M Walk cAusEs DEArH

MARSHALL, Mich, Jan. S.--Thomas
~ smith, president OF the Catholic
Mutual BENEFIT association. died yes
ferday from the effects of a fan on an
lev sidewelk a week ago. He sus-
tained q fracture OF the leg and be-
came delirious, IL being necessary "a
place him under restraint.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08

EAST ORANGE. N. J.-Georgs Hech.
niger declares politeness Is the best
weapon for fighting burglars he
asked q burglar politely what he want
"a In his house, whereupon the burglar
fied. leaving his booty.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08

berlin - Englebert Humpardink
cornooser OF .Hansel and Gretchen
And other operas, IL suffering from al
attack or paralysis.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08

COLUMBIS. O--Peter Felty, a huck-
rter. was trying to extinguish flames In
his wagon which already had set fire
10 his overcoat, when a milk wagon
drew up alongside and turned the trick
with a can OF buttsrmilk.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08

I.oNDoN-The spirit OF pront-shar-
fncr II a cure for labor troubles. ael
corfiinr TO Sir w. p. Hartley. head OF
4 fnmous Jam-making concern.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08

rFfrcAGo-A peculiar hole In the
rubber heel I'm one Of his shoes LED TO
the arrest of Ishmond Denny janitor.
and the recovery OF $3.50 loot
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08

nusfnes.-ifke Printing. No fuss and
NO feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right Times Printing Co.. IL
Tohn r. at. Phi Main 1898. or City $685.
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poUGHREEPsIE.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, N Y-Because
Jof6 Grum, iilliterate. hired some one
IS write his wonderful love letters:
Jnaffce Morschauser has annnlled
oruufs marriage 10 Louise smell on the
grounds that IL was frauduient
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
McMANIGAL ARRIVES
IN INDIANA TO TESTIFY

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. S.-Or-
tie z. McManigal, confessed dyna-
inter. Is here today as witness In
the federal governments investiga-
ton of the alleged dynamiung con-
sniracy. Mechanical arrived here al
7 O'Clock last night. He was immedl-
ately taken TO the federal building
where he will be kept in two rooms
speciaify arranged for him.
The confessed dynamiter met Ms
father. John l.. McManigal, or Tifnni
o.. today for the first time since Ms
arrest with James B. Mcnamara at
Detroit a year ago. The parent is here
&c witness also. Father and son
Speeted each other warmly and were
together an hour.
McManigal will not testify until the
latter part OF January, according 70
the federal authorities today IL IL
desired 10 examine more than a score
more of witnesses before he Is called
The federal grand jury resumed the
dynamiting investigation at 10 O'Clock
today.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Oscar Law
lar special assistant attorney gen.
oral in charge Of the federal investi'
cation OF the Los Angeles dynamic
ings and District Attorney Fredrlcks
Who prosecuted the Mcnamara broth
ere had a lengthy conference with
president Taft here today concerning
the future course OF the government
In the investigation OF the alleged
dynamite plots.
All information concerning the con-
ference was refused BY the White
House.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
Children Cry
FOR FLEIcHER'S
9 a 9 7 . RIA

Ru.,ne-s-IIke Printing. No fuss and
10 feathers. The plain, neat Kind that
Looks right Times Printing Co, is
John R-st Pr Main 1893. OF Clty SssS.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BROM0- Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money n
II fails 10 cure. Il. w. GROVES sig.
nature Is on each box. 26c.
The Detroit times., 1912-01-08
DEMOCRATIC BOSSES PULL
WIRES AT BIG MEETING

continued from Page Ono.
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sion in the Alabama case was lost 80
to 10. after a bitter squabblc behind
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"CEDAR CROFT :"

Colonial Beach, Va.
Overlooking beautiful Potomac; classed as the
best by the best for both table and accommoda-
tions; free boat; lighthouses; everything in
shade; gas light; artesian water. and beautiful
lawn add to the beauty Of Cedar Croft. Ask
those who have stopped there. Write today.
]. ii. TAYLOR. Prop. p. o. Box ~.
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EXHIBIT OF ROYAL FASHIONS.
Victoria's Wedding Costume and
Alexandra's Coronation Robe.

From the London Graphic
Women will find the exhibits Of dresses
at the new London Museum at kensing-
ton Palace Of uncommon interest, for
they cover over 100 years in the history
Of dress, and comparison OF old-day
models with present-day styles is useful
as well as entertaining.
The shape of an early Victorian skirt
or the cut Of a bodice made in pre-Vfc-
torian days has intense interest for us to-
day. when the fashion Of dress is more
or less reminiscent Of a century ago.
There is little difference In style be-
tween the gowns OF mother and daughter,
except that the Duchess of Kents are
more voluminous, made Of materials
which bear the reputation or standing
alone, while Queen Victoria's are softer
and more clinging. There is dignity
and grace about these dresses in spite of
the fact that they are draped on lay fig
ures, and time has dealt gently with the
colors Of the fabrics OF which they are
made, a wonderful mauve and white
crinoline effect in its own folds. worn by
the Duchess Of Teck. being as new and
fresh as If it had been made but yester-
day.
Another sumptuous gown worn by her
is made OF gold tissue embroidered in a
has a siiver-woven MORE petticoat and
beautiful silver lace on it's pointed bodice.
A third, in rich white silk, has deco
rative trimmings Of tartan silk. quaint
old-style fancy dress in gray. with goId
braid and gold tassels. over petticoat of
woven gold. red and silver, was worn by
the Duchess Of Kent.
There are simplicity and charm about the
cream-hued satin, with its tiny, pointed
bodice and lace fiounce and berthe, worn
- fof1 nv, hAr
and also in the plain white silk with
bows and silk net trimmings. worn by her
the evening Of the same day.
The black-shOt silk. with its draped
fichu and pulled sleeves. worn at the first
council held by the girl queen Is con-
spicuous for it's severity Of style. To
meet the Empress of the French, Queen
Victoria wore a sky-blue glace, frilled
and killed very much in the manner of
the present-day style, and mauve giace
Royal in 1856. with its lace-trimmed
triple fiounced skirt, is very similar.
A quaint old rose pink and silver bro
cade, with satin bows and fine lace edg-
ings, and white MORE gown with white
chenille border were worn by Queen Vic
toria at the exhibition Of 1850 A tiny
frock Of fine lace over satin Is an in
teresting relic Of Queen Victoria's child
hood.
A beautiful gown of mauye satin COW
cred with Spangled net ana lace, worn
by Queen Alexandra at the diamond jubi-
lee, side by side with the older dresses.
marks the change in fashion. An elabo-
rate white satin gown, embroidered with
precious stones. worn by Queen Alex
andra at the Deyonshire House ball, is
included in the case Of Queen Victoria S
dresses, while the magnificent coronation
robes worn by Queen Alexandra, made
entirely of cloth of gold yelled with gold
net, is in a separate case. with her gold
embroidered train and the robe and train
of King Edward VII.
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in French law courts. In some places
the transaction is considered as lawful
and binding. and in others it is con-
demned as being against public policy.
A coert at Lyon recently decided that
a contract by which a matrimonial agent
was to be entitled to collect certain
percentage of the dowry of the bride
was valid and payment. was ordered. I'm
mediately afterward a Paris court decided
exactly the contrary, holding that such
a contract was immoral. and therefore
could not be enforced by law. A third
decision has now been given which hits
the happy medium. A contract stipulated
for commission and expenses. The court
allowed the expenses. IL there had been
any, but decided that the claim for
stipulated commission was illegal. Peo-
pie may recover expenses for match
making. but can claim no commission.
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WATERIICK WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
HOTEL. WATERLICk. VIRGINIA.
In the beautiful and historic Shenandoah val
ley. Elevation. 100 feet. Delightfully."- cool.
Hot and cold water in each room. Rooms and
suites, with or without hath. Cuisine unsur-
passed. For rates and literature apply to
IL DUNCAN & WEST, Props.
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The Afghan Anthem.
n the London Chronicle,

From the London Chronicle.
This discussion about national anthems
recalls one OF the "many inventions" that
come from India. During Lord Kitchen
er's term as commanderin -chief the
Amir Of Afghanistan paid his state visit
to India The government, desiring to do
him special honor, decided that the regi-
mental bands must salute him with the
Afghan national anthem. But prolonged
search failed to discover anything remote
" resembling an Afghan national an
them, and agitated officials appealed to
Lord Kitchener what does 1t natter"
he asked. PLAY few bars Of anything
and nobody will be any the wiser or the
worse" The officials were rather shock
ed at his levity, but it seemed the only
way out of the difficulty. SO everywhere
the amir went he was saluted with the
first few bars Of the slow march from
"Scipio," and all united in praising the
beauty and dignity of the Afghan ma
tional anthem.
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was discovered by the father Of the young
man and a police oliver.
Courts Paradoxical.

French courts and judges are some
times paradoxical. Marriages are dimin-
fishing in number, yet the courts do not
encourage matrimonial agents. Match
making is all very well and commenda-
BILE. but to make a business out OF match
making does not meet with their ap-
prevail. If the agent obtains payment in
advance he is safe II after marriage the
bridegroom declines to pay a fee that he
had explicitly or vaguely promised it is
quite another matter. Has a matrimonial
agent the right, or has he not. to appeal
to the law for obtaining payment OF a
matrimonial commission? This is a ques-
ton which has frequently been mooted
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From the London Chronicle.

from the LONDON Cnronicie.
Toasts are now rarely proposed, except
at public dinners, but there was time
when they were the order of the day at
every convivial gathering. The compiler
of a book published in 1877, THE Toast
master" remarks in his preface that 1T
is the custom in most societies, whether
public or private, for the president to
call on the company in their turn Tor a
Observation-Disclosures are consequently often
at a loss. This collection Of genteel senti-
ments and toasts will supply their de-
ficiency. as it contains larger munger
than ever was before published, the greater
part of which are spirited and new" The
genteel toasts range from the righteous,
such as May contemplation upon our
last resting place check vain hopes ana
prevent weak dependency" to the friv-
olo,,s. such as Lots of beef, oceans Of
beer. pretty girl and a thousand a
year,
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Ideal Summer Resort

Homelikc comforts. Advantages Of ocean,
bays. Shady lawn: beautiful sandy beach
excellent surf bathing: best boating and fish
ing: hot, cold and salt baths; large rockers,
Fress sea foods nn MIX vegetables Chickens
from our own FARM Special boat and auto
rates Send for SPACE booklet. A. 81. G.
MEARS WachanrA ap1lp
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NORTH HILL"
"a ersY EZRA NSc vHvrnvpv

VA.
90 mi. from Wash. via Bluemont; valley, mt.
and water scenery; shaded grounds and drives;
9shins. boating. swimming; NO children takea:
fowls: 81 per wk till Nov; circular. MAURICE
CASTLEMAN, Castlemans Ferry. Clarke Co.. Va.
ORKNEY SPRINGS HOTEL AND BATHS.
Altitude. 80 f. V 1spae city US. T.mp:s.
aturc IS. Auto services. Gas. sewerage con-
nectioa; Renovated. Seven mineral waters
free. Tennis. pool. boating. Nice people.
Healthy. Booklet. Fl. @ CARTER. Prop. .
YE WINCHESTER INN,
Winchester, Va.
In the heart of Shenandoah valley, apple belt
and automobile highway the south; largest
and leading hotel; in the city limits; capacity.
ESQ: costing over $lOO. 600; SUI surrounded by Il
porches large ballroom and amusements; head
quarters for ALL new furnishings, etc. For
booklet and diagrams address
s. b. PERKINS, Pnoprfetor
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THE KHTTATINNY.

DEIAAWARE WATER GAP. Pa.
Leading Hotel; coolest location; NO ma
liaria or mosquitoes. Capacity. 500. Every
c con, nnsSs Boating; n:ning bathing,
horses. Bell phone 50. Telegraph Offices. |
Table supplied from own farm. Amefica1l
tplan. Cafe and Grill. Write for booklet oil
Views and special rates. G. FRANK COPE.
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NTBRAEI COTTAGE.

BRADDOCK HEIGHTS. MD.
Modern house; electricity: attractive verandas;
notedly good table; garage. Write
Mrs T. A. HARBIN.
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THE LOUDOUN"-12th SEASON. OPEN JUNE
to Sept. IS In the mountains. Modern con-
veniences. Livery in connection. Address
JNO. D. CHAPLIN, Bluemont. Virginia.
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/ Il X | IN G Y 0 IN

Pacific and Arkansas avenues. SPACIOUS
GROUNDS ADJOIN BEACH AND BOARD
WALK Only medium priced hotel where guests
may go from house TO surf in bathing attire
without using streets. which Is prohibited Use
OF lighthouses WITH ATTENDANT TO
CARE FOR SUITS Is FREE. RUNNING Wa
TER ~ ROOMS. FRESH AND SEA WATER
BATHS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. SPECIAL
RATES 30 AND Up DAILY: $500 TO $2l 30
WEEKLY INCLUDING CHOICE TABLE SIP
FLIED FROM OWN FARM White service. Or
chestrs Tennis courts and croqnet grounds be-
tween hotel and beach. Booklet mailei upon re-
,nos, PAIL C. ROSECRASS
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30. Carolina and beach. Capacity. 40o.
tine cf the most modern and up- to-date. 100
srrah-slGe Private baths. running water
~ rooms. Elevator. Music Fine porrhes.
White servIce. Special rates, Sii up weekly,
s.. so up daily. Booklet. W. +. SHAW.
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ON CRIME.
French Scientists Maintain
Worldwide Reputation.
HARDER FOR MURDERER
CORRESPONDENTS Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence OF The Star.
PARIS, June L., 1912
The French scientists maintain their
reputation as the most progressive ex-
perts in criminology. The system of NJ.
Bertillon is known throughout the civil
lied world Again, recently at the Paris
Congress of Legal Medicine. DR.. Balthaz-
ard communicated discovery which will
render the chances of escape OF the mis-
creant who uses firearms very problem
attic indeed. BY the use Of microscopic
photography the doctor has established
that rified barrel marks the bullet in a
way that is unique for each individual
weapon. The hammer also strikes the
percussion cap in one perfectly distinc-
tive place. Thus the criminal expert will
obtain circumstantial evidence Of the
strongest nature that a given bullet was
shot from a given f1rearm. Already the
method has been put into practice, and as
a result a man named Houzard has been
condemned for murder at Tours.
Causes of Crime.
Primogeniture confers no natural adj
vantages, according to Prof. Metschni-
koff On the contrary, all eldest sons
and daughters must consider themselves
as lucky If they are just normal. The
professor was asked to account for the
alleged increase of criminallty in France.
Some believe that the increase is due to
the increase of sensational police reports
in the new French yellow press
Prof Metschnikoff's answer was one
word, depopulation He afterward ex-
planned himself thus: The smaller fami-
lies are, the more chance there is of the
children turning out idiots or criminals,
which is very much the same thing.
There is a much higher proportion of i'm
becility among first-born children than
among others. All the French families
are small.
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Causes of Crime.
juries Are Battling.

The verdicts Of many juries in this
country battle understanding. At the very
moment when there is a loud call for Sc
we're repression jurymen set themselves
deliberately to defy public opinion. Here
is one more case in point:
+ A youth. named Mathis, who had been
brought up by charity, and had been
placed on a farm at Wanderers, discovered
the corner in which the money-box was
slowed away. January IL, the farmer and
his wife having gone to market Mathis
determined to rob them. He was detect
ed by Nine Thiery, the mother of his
mistress, an old woman nearly eighty
years of age, as he was breaking the box
open. and, rushing at her. he threw her
on the floor after q brief struggle. and
killed her by kicking her on the head
with his heavy sabotR Then he opened
the box, took the 500 that it contained
and left the place. He Was arrested on
the following morning at Pontamouson
and was brought to trial at the Meurthe
ct Moselle assizes. A verdict Of acquit-
tai has actually been returned. the excuse
being that he was too youthful to under
stand the enormity Of the crime which he
had committed. The court has sent him
to a reformatory until he comes Of age.