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The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
SENATOR CULLOM
WILL RUN AGAIN
Announces His Candidacy at the
Age of Eighty.three for
Another Term.

Senator CuIiom, Of Illinois, refuses tc
He is now eighty-three years old, and
has served in the United States Senate
since 1Ss5, being the oldest member OF
that body. He announced yesterday,
however, that he is in the primary
race in Illinois to stay. Here is his state
ment:
Il greatly appreciate the action of
friends, which was not known in ad-
vance by me, in placing my name on
the primary ballot. 1 was reluctant to
declare myself a candidate, and when
/ recently discussed the matter in Chi
cago l said j would be glad TO be hon
ored by another tenn in the Senate in
case the people should manifest a desire
to have me serve them.
1T is gratifying to me that since the
filing of the petition in my behalf at
Springfield I have received letters from
hundreds of friends in all parts of the
State expressing their purpose TO support
my candidacy. These letters have been
so appreciative Of the work I have done
for the state during my long service
to recognize the sentiment which in
spired them. l am deeply moved by this
manifestation OF popular approval
Il can say now, in view of the develop
ments that have occurred, that I shall
be glad to be honored with the nomina-
ton OF the party and to be reelected;
and I can assure those good enough to
support me that II returned 1 shall de-
vote myself, as in the past, to the best
interests Of all the people Of the great
Commonwealth Of Illinois"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
WARNER NOT A CANDIDATE.

Speaking of the report from Rockville
that he will be a candidate for Congress
in the Republican primaries, Brainard II.
Warner, jr., Washington attorney and
resident of Kensington, yesterday de-
clared he has made no public announce
ment of his candidacy from the Sixth
Maryland district.
Mr.. Warner was a candidate for Con-
gress in 1870 winning the RepublicaR
nomination from Gist Blair. He was de.
feated in the election by David ]. Lewis
a Democrat.
L have made no public announcement
concerning my possible candidacy for
Congress from the Sixth Maryland dis
trct. The dispatch from Rockville to the
effect that / was a candidate could have
emanated only from an unfriendly source
My visit to Rockville was merely to at.
tend to some private matters.
"a number of my friends have been
importuning me to accept the nominal
ton, but as yet haven't reached a de-
cision. I probably will be in a position
to announce my decision within .
month"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
FAMOUS DETECTIVE
CALLS ON JURIST
W. J. Burns Rsnsws Acquaintance
with Justice Wright After
Lapse of Twelve Years.

An acquaintance begun twelve or moro
years ago. during a hunt for celebrated
gang of counterfeiters, was renewed yes
terday by Detective William ]. Burns
and Justice Daniel Thew Wright, of the
District Supreme Court. when the detec-
tive called upon the Jurist and spent about
half an hour in talking over old times.
Il first met Justice Wright twelve or
more years ago when he was assistant
prosecuting attorney in CINCINNATI" said
Detective Burns. when seen at the New
Willard last night. "At that time I was
on the trail Of Charles Ulrich, a noted
counterfeiter. Ulrich was located in Gin
cinnati by Operative Donella. of the Sc
cret Service. I went there and engaged
nat ecross the street from UTlrich and
shadowed him for three months.
Zurich finally went to New York and
Followed. In New York we succeeded
IN getting Ulrich to help us round up the
band Of crooks that was flooding the
country with bogus 500 gold certificates.
In that raid Bill Brockway. leader or the
famous Brockway Bradford Courtney
band Of countsrfeiters. and several of his
confederates were arrested. Brockway
and Bradford were sent to the peniten-
tiary for ten years each, Bradford dying
before the expiration Of his term. We
found the men at 5l2 Anne street, West
Hoboken, and in searching the place un-
earthed about 100000 in spurious 500
notes. s-Tf.
That is the way I met Justice Wright,
and every time since tnen when It has
been convenient have called upon him. -
Asked whether any business OF any
kind was mentioned during HIS interview
with Justice Wright, Mr.. Burns replied
that II had not.
land no business of any kind was men
toned i"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Did Not Know 1t Was Loaded.

Cumberland, Nd, Jan. .31.-Hersehall
Vinson. near Stinson. W. Va, heard an
owl in the yard and secured his shot
gun, but failed ito locate the intruder.
He thrust the loaded weapon under the
bed and forgot about # Everett, aged
seven. son Of Mr.. Stnson, was sitting ON
the bed holding the baby in his arms. when
Kenneth, his eleven-year-oId brother. NOT
knowing the gun was loaded, pointed Il
at him and the weapon was discharged
Everett was killed instantly. and tbe
baby was frightfully injured, one Of IT.
eyes being torn out and other wounds
inflicted, but there is some hope for its
recovery.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
At the Arcade.

II all reports are correct, II is likely
that the basketball team Of Georgetown
University will have hard proposition
to handle tomorrow night when it meets
the boys from Dickinson College, OF Car
Isle, Pa. who have made an excellent
record thus far this season. The game
tomorrow night will be called promptly
at 9 o'clock. but there will be roller skat-
ing before and after and during the
usual intermission.
Nearly every night Is now taken for
the balance Of the season in the bowling
alleys by the numerous bowling leagues;
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
THE DAY IN POLITICS.

Lieut.. Gov. Hugh Nichols. Gov.
Harmon's manager, has arrived
in Washington.
1t is stated that the delegation
from Virginia to the Democratic
national convention will be in
structed to vote for Senator Mar
tin for President.
Senator Cullom, eighty three
years old, announces that he will
enter the Illinois primaries as q
candidate for another Senatorial
term.
Henry watterson now says
that his attack upon woodrow
Wilson was instigated by Col.
Harvey, who later gave It his
unqualified Endorsement.
Senator Chamberlain, of Ore
gon, says that the Wilson -Har-
vey episode has been of great
advantage to the New Jersey as
pirant.
President Taft continues his
aggressive campaign in Ohio, and
announces himself satisfied with
political conditions in that State.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
situation Is Exaggerated.

That there is and has been no famine
in st. Marys County as a result Of the
river freezing over was the statement
Of Ernest Robinson, an employe of Will
lam A. Hall, tobacco merchant of Wash
ington. Robinson's home is in st. Mary
County, and through correspondence with
relatives and because Of reports from
persons recently returned from there,
he is able authoritatively to deny dis
patches telling of the dire need Of the
inhabitants Of that section. He says.
Robinson states that on Monday an
automobile truck loaded with goods was
sent to Loenardtown by Mr.. Hall, his
employer. The truck returned to Wash
ington Tuesday evening. The men who
went with the truck, and Mr.. Hall, who
has spent two weeks in the county on
business, said that there was no suf-
fGring whatever. said Mr.. Robinson. Rob-
inson states that he asked Mr.. Hall
specifically to observe conditions In and
near Leonardtown, and that the result
was a report that outside OF a shortage
of sugar, coffee, and oil. there was no
lack of any necessities of life.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
RHODE ISLAND COMMENDED.
from the srringseld CNIasA) Union.

From the Springfield OIsSAl Unioa-
Once in a while we hear of a man
who has been serving a long sentence
in prison being released because his IN
nocence eventually was proved, but It is
unusual TO hear of the State taking any
step to repair the wrong done the vic
tim of q miscarriage OF justice. A Rhode
Island man has Just been released from
prison after serving 103 days for an Of
fense he was not guilty OF. and bill
has been introduced in the legislature
giving him s. q day for each day he was
confined
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
CHAMP CLARK LEADS
IN STRAW POLL

Printed requests for Presidential and
Vice Presidential preference, sent to
Democratic Senators, Representatives,
and governors by the National Demo-
crat, have elected 1Oi replies, with the
following result:
For President-Champ Clark. -: Wood
low Wilson. 2s; Judson' Harmon, IL;
William J. Bryan, Z; John A. Dix. g.;
Oscar Underwood, 4: Thomas R. Mar
shall, ?, and John W. Kern, l. .-
For Vice President-William G Ped
field, Is: Eugene n. Foss, u: Champ
Clark. 10: Woodrow Wilson, 10; Thomas
r. Marshall, 3; Oscar Underwood, s:
Hoke Smith. 3; John A Dix, 4; John
Sharp Williams. !, and A. o. Bacon, l.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
The Cosmo.-VaudevIIIe.

Breezy and dashing in its comedy. and
well balanced in its appeal to lovers OF
vaudeville. the Cosmos programme for
the coming week is. one OF exceptional
attractiveneSs. The head-liner will pro-
vide buoyant. exuberant melody, as the
Five Mystical Durands, in their genuine
instrumental novelty, will provide some
OF the catchiest and liltingest music OF
the season. The educated equine, Mas
cote, a veteran OF vaudeville, will be
seen in many remarkable mind-reading
exhibitions. Cummings and Thornton
will be seen In their excellent musical
skit, The Girl and the Travelling Man
Bob Ferns, the classical coon shouter,
will provide uproarious comedy as well
as the latest ragtime, ana Robert Ford
and Bertha Hyde will be seen in their
latest conceIt OF rural life, AT Clifton
Flestner and Oakland will offer gen
timely original singing, yodeling, and
pianologue act, full OF good things. The
film features will be unusually good.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
SILENT ON MEYERS ATTACK.
Democratic Leaders Decline to Dis
cuss His Criticisms.

Democratic leaders would make no
comment yesterday on the statement Of
Secretary or the navy Meyer. who Wig
crously denounced the House Democrats
for going on record as opposed to the
authorization Of battle ships at this ses-
sion.
The Indications are that despite the
action Of the Democratic caucus Mon
Gay night, the naval bill as it passes the
House will provide for one battleship and
other additions TO the feet in the form
Of auxiliary vessels.
Henry II. Ward, Secretary Of the Navy
League, pointed out yesterday that there
are few ideas more dangerous to the
peace Of the country than the incorrect
cne that the United States occupies sec
end place among the naval powers Of
the world. Even the recently published
Naval Year Book, compiled by the clerk
of the Senate Naval Committee, and
largely used to guide Congress in its
deliberations on naval questions, erro-
neously gives the United States second
piace
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
COMING TO THE THEATERS

two acts by Tom McRae. that will I'll the
Lyceum from pit to dome during the
coming week.
Embracing music, bewitching melodies,
and a grand advertisement OF novel. gro
tesque, eccentric and funny extravaganza
will be offered during the extravaganza.
Among the chief entertainers are John
son and Elliott. the Three Musical
Stewards, Davis and Marvelle, Partisan
dancers, Tom McRea, Joe Madden, Tom
Nolan, Lydia Josepy, the little nightin-
gale, Mabel Leslie, and a chorus Of twen-
ty beautiful chorus girls.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
As Rochester Views 1t.

Fluu the Rochester Union and Advertiser.
The mayor OF WiIkesbarre went out
into the public square and helped kill
sparrows. which have become pest in
the town. He can't be much Of a politI-
clan or he would have established a
platoon OF sparrow cops" 50 as to pro-
vide places for men who should devote
as much time TO their supposed duties
as do the sanitary police OF Rochester
10 the anti-spitting and sidewalk clean
ing ordinances.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
SUICIDE? NEVER AGAIN!
Charles +. Crosby Glad Attempt to
End Life Failed.

''As soon as get out of here I'm going
to look for work and live my natural
life TO its finish. No more suicide for me.
I've had enough and want to thank you
fellows for saving my life
So said Charles Frederick Crosby, fifty
years old, as he lay on cot at Emer-
gency Hospital last night recovering from
the effects OF the Illuminating gas which
he inhaled until unconscious yesterday
morning in a room at Hoy's Hotel
Crosby said he has been in Washington
about a week looking for work. He said
his home Is at 65 Vernon street, Spring.
field. Mass. Unable to find employment
and despondent, he says, he went to the
hotel and registered as c. Frederick.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
SENATOR MARTINS
BOOM LAUNCHED

Virginia win send instructed delegates
to the Democratic national convention TO
propose the name OF Senator Thomas S.
Martin said Representative c. c. Car
lin, Of that State, yesterday, launching
brand-new Presidential BOOM He de-
clared that Nirginians believe Mr. Mar
tin stands good chance of nomination.
Senator Martin is the minority leader
in the Upper House
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
CoIumbIa-Newman Travel Talk on
"scotIand and Wales"

z. NJ. Newman's third travel talk,
Scotland and Wales" at the Columbia
Theater Sunday evening and Monday att
ernoon will be- a comprehensive journey
through both countries by means OF the
original colored views and motion pic
lures taken by him last summer. In
Scotland, the cities OF glasgow, Edn-
burgh, Inverness, and Oban Will be vis-
tied in addition to the scenicaIly mag
nificent sections made famous by the
poems of Burns and Scott. Many his
toric castles, such as Dumbarton. Bal
moral. and Edinburgh will be closely in
spected. Including a tour OF Wales and
its popular seashore resort, this travel
talk will be notable for the charm OF
the scenic sections depicted. which have
no superior in Great Britain. A remark
able picture of a storm on the North
Sea will be shown, and the tour will be
concluded with a visit TO Tintern Abbey,
a magnificent ruin in the Valley OF the
Wye
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
The BeIasco-Lecture by Father
Vaughan.

Under the patronage of Washington,
society leaders the Belasco has been en-.
gagged for February 4 for the English
social reformer. Father Bernard Vaughan
Being a son Of ono Of the oldest ramilie.
OF England, Father vaughan's. sermons In
London on the Sins OF society" were
based upon neither hearsay nor second
hand knowledge Father Vaughan Is well
known In this country through his lee.
lures for the benefit Of his stun work.
The leckIre will be on Character, the
need OF the day"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Aged Profe..nr nnnh

Chicago. Jan. 81. = Charles Gilbert
Wheeler, noted chemist and mining
geologist, is dead at the home of his
brother here. He was seventy-five wears
old. He was the last survivor Of the
original faculty of Chicago University.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
,.~..nu-aNev Century GirIs.v

Excellent comedians, charming come
diennes. beautiful and shapely girls for
the chorus, elaborate gorgeous gowns and
bowildertng effects are the main para
phernaIia which Morris Wainstock's
New Century Girls" display with The
Two Pikersr a musical extravaganza In
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Georgetown University Dramatic
Association.

The Georgetown University Dramatic
Association will give its annual perfor-
nance at the Columbia Theater on the
afternoon of February IS This year the
dramatic association viii present a some
what novel bill. Two distinct plays are
to be presented on the afternoon Of Feb
ruary Is. The first will be a condensed
dramatic version OF Newman's celebrated
classic. The Dream OF Gerontius-" The
second piece Is a new and original COM
edy, 'On Trip for His Health" The
scene IS laid In the Philippines. and the
plot, adapted from French and English
sources, presents some Intensely amusing
and original situations. This comedy
has never been seen in Washington be-
fore Rehearsals have been IN progress
for some time at the university under the
direction Of Z. A. Walsh. director OF
dramatics.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Crown Prince Goes to suIt,.r,,,d

Berlin, Jan. sL-crown Prince Fred
erick William left to-day for switzer-
land to reeuperate from his recent ~
ness. He was accompanied by Crown
Princess cecilie. They are to stay sew
Engadine, near st. Moritz.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Chase,-PoIIte vaudeville.

Great and good are the tidings now 60
ing forth from Chase's that next week
Americas greatest family of fun-mak-
ers, the four Mortons, will head an
extraordinary bill OF American and Euro
pean novelties. The four Mortons re-
tired from polite vaudeville several sea-
sons ago and rose to fame and fortune
in the - theaters with Breaking Into
Society" and other musical comedies
especially written TO exploit the indI-
vidual gifts Of Sam, Kitty, Paul, and
Clara They will present their new "ex-
ira musical edition. which goes by the
name of "a Furore OF Fun"
The supplementary leading offering will
introduce the beautiful American prima
Gonna, Amelia Stone and the French
tenor, Armand KalisZ, both former Joint
stars of the famous Strauss opera. THE
Waltz Dream" Edgar Allen Woolf and
Mr.. KalisZ wrote the book and score.
respectively, Of Mon Amour" a charm
ing operetta, IN the popular Viennesa
waltz style. The inimitable farceur from
the London music halls, Jarrow, in hu-
morous trickery-provoking laughter, is
vaudeville virtuosity will be afforded by
the Song Birds" company. Harry B.
Lester, yclept "the jovial jester" prom
ises fun galore. Mile. Vallecita's Indian
leopards will give the greatest series of
feats ever witnessed. Brent Hayes will
bring forth banjo harmonies. The pho
toplane daylight motion pictures con-
rlude this splendid bill.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
TncIer q Cnndiaat.

Richmond. Va. Jan. sI-Harry 81
George Tucker to-day announced hIs
leandidacy for governor.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01

and the billiard parlor, too, has q splen-
did run OF patronage The ballroom Is
the scene nightly OF select dancing
crease.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
WATCHES
Nurses. Red Cross.

These celebrated Watches
have the full length extra Sec
ond hand for pulse test. Full
jeweled and absolutely reli-
able. The prices here will
prove an agreeable surprise
$40, SIS, and $1S. Exposition
and sale in Tiffany Room"
northeast section of FIRST
floor.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
BeIasco-John Mason, in Gas q Man
Thinks"

Thinks"
At the Belasco Theater- next week
Washington playgoers are to see the
ng-heralded Shubert dramatic produc-
ton, las a Man Thinks the new Au-
gustus Thomas play, in which John Ma
son has scored a success equal to his
record in Thomas other famous drama,
The Witching Hour" Tho new play
enjoyed a season and a halfs unbroken
run at the Thirty-ninth Street Theater.
New York, and will be presented locally
in all the glory OF its original metropoli-
tan setting. and with the exact support
ing company that held forth in New York.
Mr.. Mason Is no newcomer In local cir
cles. He appeared here as leading male
player in support OF Mrs. Fiske when she
presented Leah Kleshna" and THE
New York Idea" Still later he appeared
here In The Witehing Hour" As DR..
Seelig. in Thomas strange play OF love
and sympathetic power, Mr.. Mason is
said to have a part that blends better
his personal character than any other
stage type he has portrayed, and. in
his day, he has interpreted hundreds OF
parts, for. besides his great field OF work
as principal supporting player with a
dozen Of Americas most prominent ac-
tors, he was for years the leading man
In the Boston Museum Stock Company.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
ATTACKS TAFTs DIPLOMACY.
Smith, of Texas, DenOuRces MeKI-
can Course rs ''SPIncIess."

Smith, of Texas, DenOuRces MeKi-
can Course rs "SPIncIess."
The "spineIess diplomacy OF Presi-
dent Taft was attacked in the House
yesterday during general debate by
Representative Smith, of Texas, who
severely criticised the attitude Of the
Chief Executive during the Mexican
revolution.
Il have heard a great deal of late,'
said Mr.. Smith, 'Of what is called dol
lar diplomacy and 'shirt-sleeve diplo-
macy This case can hardly be said to
belong to either OF these classes. It
may appropriately be called 'spIneless
diplomacy Germany. China, and other
nations are pressing the claims OF their
citizens against the Mexican govern
ment with great success. Only the un-
fortunate American who was injured
while attending to his own business, in
his own country, is required 10 pack
his bag and baggage. HE himself to the
Mexican capital, and beg as a gracious
favor the settlement OF his claim"
Mr. Smith charged that President
Taft had failed absolutely to protect
Americans by the use of United States
troops on the Mexican border during
the insurrection. The President the
Texas member insisted, could have pre-
vented the killing of Americans on this
side OF the border during the battles OF
JuareZ and Aqua Prleta, had he adopted
q firm attitude
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
BACON SENDS TAFT
PERSONAL LETTER
Resignation Sent from Paris Ex.
presses Great Friendliness
for the President.

The resignation OF Robert Bacon. OF
New York, was received by President
Taft yesterday. II was in the form Of
a personal letter to the President, which
will be sent to the State Department and
will be made public to-day. The letter,
1t was said at the White House. con-
tanned many expressions of cordiaIity and
friendliness for the President and his
administration.
Mr.. Bacon assigned as a reason for
his resignation his selection as a fellow
OF Harvard University which. he said.
necessitated his residence in the United
States.
President Taft will accept the resig-
nation. Mr.. Bacon's successor will not
be appointed for several weeks, it was
announced LarZ Anderson. now Minis
ter to Belgium, figured most prominently
yesterday in the list OF possible candi-
oates. First Assistant Secretary of State
Huntington Wilson is also receiving most
favorable mention. II is understood that
Mr.. Wilson could have the appointment
to Paris II he desired IL. provided Sec
retary Knox was willing TO relieve him
Of his important duties at the depart
ment.
Ambassador Bacon also cabled Secre-
tary Knox OF his resignation, stating
that he did so because the fact OBJ
tanned premature publicity in Boston.
The Ambassador said that his letter to
fne President had evidently met with
delay in transmission.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
CLEAR TRACK AHEAD
FOR TRANSFER BILL
IN THE SENATE NOW

Rather than have the public utilities
law. which he hopes to see enacted this
session, jeopardized by a contest in the
courts, Senator Gslhnger, chairman Of
the District Committee, has determined
to allow a clear track for the passage of
a universal transfer measure. Repre-
sentatives of the local street railway
companies have stated frankly that they
will go TO the courts II universal trans
fers are demanded by Congress. Local
public utilities. however, have decided
not to precipitste a court contest over
the utilities law.
George L. Hamilton, president OF the
Capital Traction Company. at the hear
on the two universal transfer measures
yesterday, stated that his company would
be unable to show a fair return to stock
holders II universal transfers are re-
quired.
Corporation Counsel Thomas, who wrote
the Gallinger, or Commissioner, bill.
said that the citizens bill, which Senator
Works has adopted. is unconstitutional.
and, in his opinion, would easily be
broken in the courts. For this reason.
said Mr.. Thomas, he had refused to ad-
wise the Withdrawal Of the Commission
ers' bill In favor OF the citizens measure.
The hitch in the two bills Is over the
question OF ordering the issuance OF a
transfer on a transfer. Because OF the
round-trip facilities they believe such a
policy would offer. Mr.. Thomas and the
Commissioners think the measure would