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The Washington times., 1912-02-03
GIBBONS PREDICTS
VICTORY FOR TAFT
Cardinal, While Visiting in Philadelphia Says He Thinks
Presidents Chances Are Best Although He Admits
Roosevelt Is Popular"

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.--Before he
left this city for Baltimore, Cardinal
Gibbons expressed his belief that Presi-
dent Taft will be the nominee Of the
Republican party and that because Of
the fact that "he Is in the saddle" his
eminence believes II will be q Taft VIC
tory at the polls. although the Demo-
Gratis are to be considered"
The cardinal characterized Theodore
Roosevelt as the most popular man in
the country today" but said that Mr..
Taft. being in the saddle" possessed
a great advantage.
In q short interview his eminence de-
clared that Mr.. Taft deserves decogni-
ton for what the prelate termed the
Presidents honest, sincere efforts to
serve the country. He admitted that in
regard to the election the Democrats
must be considered, as they have lots
Of available Presidential timber.
The cardinal saw the Philadelphia
newspaper men as preparations were
being made for his departure. He at
first discussed the Catholic institutions
In this city and the parochial schools,
saying they were among the best In the
country.
Praises Mayor.
Mayor Blankenburg also came in for a
word of praise from him, the two hav-
ing met last night. He described Phila-
delphia's mayor as Of -honest face, with
determination plainly shown"
His eminence leaned back In the big
chair In the archiepiscopal residence, 2as
East Logan square. and smiled when
national politics was mentioned.
What does your eminence think of
the national political situation and the
present booming Of Mr.. Roosevelt3" he
was asked.
There was no hesitancy in the car
dinals reply:
''Mr. Roosevelt is undoubtedly the
most popular man in the country to-
day." the noted churchman answered.
He is a good man, too, but then Mr..
Taft has proved himself efficient in his
position and is sincere in his efforts.
Moreover. Mr.. Taft rs President, and
as President he IL in the saddle. The
man In the saddle always has the ad-
vantage. Mr. Taft deserves recognition
for his work. but Mr.. Roosevelt Is also
vigorous.
Democrats Are Factor.
"of course. the Democratic possibili-
ties must not be forgotten. They must
be given full consideration in regard
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
Mrs. mcfarland Will
Be Buried on Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Isabella
Floyd Mcfarland. widow Of Joseph
Macfarlsnd. and mother Of Henry b.
F. Macfarland. a former Commissioner
Of the District, will be held at her
residence, 17N + street northwest, Mon
day afternoon at $50 o'clock. The Rev.
Charles Wood. pastor OF the Church of
the Covenant. will officiste at the cere-
monies
Mrs Macfarland was q native of Phil
adelphis. but had spent most of her
life in Washington. In addition to for
mer Commissioner Macfarlaid, she Is
survived by another son. Lieut.. Com
mander Horace Macfariand. U. s. NJ,
retired. She had been active socially
until the death OF her daughter, Isa-
bella Macfarland. in 1909 Another son
was the late Joseph, E. Macfarland, of
the Geological Survey. She had lived
at the house in F street for more than
forty years. OF a philanthropic turn of
mind, Mrs. Macfarland for years was
Identified with many charitable enter
prises in the Capital.
Interment will be private In the fam
lily lot In Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
STEPHENSON SEAT
IN SENATE FAIRLY
WON, IS COMMENDED
Littlefield of Maine, Declares
Early Wisconsin Vote
Was Valid.

The contention that Isaac Stephenson.
Of Wisconsin, was legally elected to the
Senate was made today by former
Congressman Charles F. Littlefield of
Maine. before the Senate Privileges and
Elections Committee. The report Of a
subcommittee which Investigated the
Stephenson charges and found them
mot proved" Is in the hands of the
full committee.
Mr.. Littlefield contended that Mr..
Stephenson was elected January &, 1909,
On that occasion he received in the
State senate twelve Of the seventeen
votes cast the other sixteen senators
simply voting present" The presiding
officers Of the joint session refused 70
declared Mr.. Stephenson elected. hut
Mr.. Littlefield argued, that did not af.
feet the result. 1t is true, however. that
Mr.. Stephenson was denied the certifi-
cate of election.
Votng continued until March T. 1909,
when Mr.. Stephenson obtained a ma
jority In joint session, with three DEM
ocrats absent.
Mr.. Stephenson reported that he had
expended 100000 in the primary cleo.
ton. and Mr.. Littlefeld contended that,
as fundamental proposition. the SEN
ate had no power to investigate pro-
ceedinss In q primary election. The
United States Constitution, he said, de-
ciares that Legislatures shall elect Sem
ators. and neither the State nor Federal
that responsibility from the Legislature.
The Legislature could elect q man who
got no votes in the primary.
Money was placed only in the hands
OF friends Of Mr.: Stephenson" said Mr..
Littlef1eld, "All swore that mona of
this money was used to corruptly in
son."
Senator Kenyon asked what would be
Of Congress. which limits to SiO, 600 the
amount candidate for the Senate may
expend.
I'm the ordinary primary election no
caucus answered Mr.. Lttlefield.
1t was necessary in the Stephens
campaign, Mr.. Littlefield said, to make
9 canvass of the 200 precincts in the
state. and 1t required money to accom-
Mr.. Littletield presented a long list
OF campaign expenses. including post
aEs. bands, hall rent, and printing.
,nune ,nere Is nothing IN the record Of the
!natySsstisstion," ntSs, cation , said Mr.: Attleheld.
was used for a wrongful purpose"
Mr.. Stephenson's report of expenses
was not filed in compliance with the
law Of Wisconsin, Mr.. Littlefield admit
port was prepared by attorneys Of the
highest character. who followed prece-
dents tnthe construction of the law.
Charges against Mr.. Stephenson had
not shadow Of proof In the investiga-
field. 1--WE are extremely anxious to
have from this committe an unanimous
report exonerating him."
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
High Schools Lose
Default Rifle Matches

Mckinley High School and Business
won matches by default in the weekly
shoot for the schoolboy championship,
under the auspices of the National
Rifle Association of America. Western
lost to the Deering High School, of
Portland, Me-, by 92O to 721.
Drastic measures have been adopted
by Secretary Albert S. Jones, as all
scores not in today were counted as
zero and the matches defaulted. Gen.
trail High lost to Business on this ac-
count.
The Washington high schools are be-
hind in the standing, "Tech" and West
ern with three wins and the same num-
Der Of losses being content with fifth
place. Iowa City and the Southern
High School, of Philadelphia, are ahead
with six clean victories.
Iowa City has established q record in
turning In better scores than college
men are able to make. The school re-
Gently established an indoor mark of
s52 out Of possible 1000. and yesterday
made 942.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
ROOSEVELT WILL
YIELD TO DEMAND,
INSISTS CHAIRMAN
Ohio Republican Leader
Makes Statement in Be-
half of the Colonel.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Feb. 3-That
Roosevelt will yield to the genuine
popular demand for his leadership" and
accept the Republican Presidential
nomination, was the fiat assertion made
by, Republican State Chairman Walter
F. Brown at the State Roosevelt head
quarters today. His statement in part
follows:
THE active organization in Ohio,
which already is numbered by thous-
ands, pledged to effect Roosevelt s
nomination and election as President
hostility to the President, whom the
members Of that organization, generally
speaking. respect and esteem person.
ally.
THE Roosevelt movement in Ohio, and
upon three propositions First, that the the
people have decided to elect some other
than Mr.. Taft to the Presidency. Sec
ond, that Republicans who place party
above personal considerations will not
change in the Presidency. to make
q change in the party In control Of the
National Government. Third, that the
man most available as Republican
wisdom and patriotism, is Theodore
Roosevelt.
1T can be accepted beyond any ques-
ton whatever that Colonel Roosevelt,
lican nomination. will yield to the
genuine popular demand for his leader
ship, which is being voiced throughout
the country; that he will accept the
Of such genuine popular demand. and
that he will make a characteristic and
winning fight at the election in No
yember."
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
TYPHUS ALWAYS IS
PRESENT HERE, SAY
HEALTH OFFICIALS
Physicians Puzzled by Fail
ure of Fever to Break
Out in Epidemics.

Typhus fever Is actually present in
the United States at all times, and It
Is matter of speculation among pub
lie health authorities why II appar-
emily does not gain a foothold in thIs
country. There has not been an cpl
demic Of the disease in the United
States since the comparatively mild
outbreaks in New York in 1892, and
In Philadelphia in 1888. Sporadic cases
have been reported and occasionally
there are cases among recently arrived
immigrants. The disease is infectious
and 1t brought into the country not
only by Immigrants, but it is present all
along the Mexican border.
That the Mexican disease, and that
brought in by immigrants froru Eu-
rope is the same. IL declared by DR..
John +. Anderson, director Of the HI
gienic Laboratory Of the Public Health
and aMrine Hospital Service in this
city. and DR.. Joseph Goldberger
passed assistant surgeon Of the Pub.
lie Health and Marine Hospital Service.
DR.. Anderson and DR.. Goldberger
made a careful study Of the so-called
Brilrs disease, which was first discov-
cred and reported by DR.. Nathan E.
bTlll IN lSSS according TO Dr. brtll
the disease prevalent in the New York
hospitals was an acute infectious dis.
ease of unknown origin and unknown
pathology. characterized by continuous
fever. intense headaches. apathy. and
prostration.
After a long series of experiment.
they are confident that Brilrs disease
is Mexican typhus. and that the same
disease prevails in Europe.
1t is different from the typhoid sc
we'll known in the United States by
reason of the absence of the Vidal re.
action and other minor essentials
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
q. u. Law School "PrOm"
In Final Preparation

Members Of the committee on ar
rangements for the Junior Prom" the
annual dance of the junior class of
Georgetown University law school, at
the Raleigh. February 10. announced
Today that selection OF patronesses for
the affair have been begun and other
final preparations are being made.
The committee is holding frequent
meetings to consider details, and ex-
poets the prom to be the most eiabor-
ate and eni' yable ever given by a COL
lege class in Washington. The members
of the committee are Larry Crowley,
D Jacobs, and Dick Sanderson.
The officers Of the class, Of which
there are S27 members. are. John I. Cos
grove, president; Edwin a. Tyler. vice
president; B. j. Laws. secretary; r. +.
iayden. treasurer: Horace II. Hagan,
historian. and Tug" Fury. sergeant-at-
arms.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
WOMEN BIG FACTOR
NHOSPrTAI FIGHT
Largest Number Of Signatures of Female Residents Ever
Gathered in Washington, Will Be Affixed to
Petition to Aid Columbia.

from women who desire TO more forci-
bly, state their views on the matter,
Columbia Hospital will be held next
Wednesday evening, when a plan Of
campaign will be mapped out. Preced-
ing this meeting. however, the board
Will visit President Taft and lay the
matter before him. They will explain
the need for such an institution here,
and will ask that he use his efforts In
having Congress appropriate q sum suf-
ficient to carry out their plans.
Thousands of additional petition
blanks were hung up in department and
other retail stores of the District to-
day, the original supply having been
exhausted. This shows the universal
interest which Washington women have
taken ir the movement.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
One Source of Cancer
Discovered in Fish

Eradication of cancer in the human
race is being sought by medical men.
through the discovery by experts of
the Bureau of Fisheries of the cause
of humorous diseases in fish. The
fisheries men have located the soruce
of the disease so far as 1t applies to
fish. and experiment to eradicate It
in the hatcheries have met with sue
cess. A..
Whether these discoveries Wall give
the medical men the proper lead in
the fight against the disease in the
human race, can only be determined
by months and possibly years of ex-
periments
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
WIPE OUT 1
AN ENTIRE BLOCK
IN CRANFOR MI.
Opera House and the POST
Office Among the Build
. ing Destroyed.

CRAWFORD. N. j.. Feb. 3.-Firs,
which. broke out after 8 o'clock this
morning, origin Of which has not BEEN
learned. and which was not under cot,l
troll until $50 o'clock, destroyed the
entire block In which the opera house
is located. sR
The loss will exceed 100000. ny
The fremen were greatly Handicapped
by the intense cold, and neighboring
towns had to be called on for aid
Westfeld, Elizabeth, and Roselle sent,
berg's shoe store, and soon spread
through the block. The postoffce wAs
burned, but all the mail was removsd.,
Although many telephone cables were
burned, the night operator remained at
the switchboard and called for help
from neighboring towns.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

The largest number of signatures of
women ever gathered In Washington
for any purpose will be AFFIXED to the
petition to be sent to President Taft
and to Congress by the board of WIS.,
itors Of the Columbia Hospital next
week In the interest Of the campaign
for maintenance here Of hospital for
the exclusive use of women.
Exceeding by far the expectations of
the board. 80 far 40 numbers are con-
cerned, the blanks which have appeared
in the newspapers, have been filled out
by women Of all stations and circum-
stances. and are literally flooding the
headquarters OF the board. Supple
menting these are thousands Of letters
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
Government to Lose
Sunken Tender Lily

The old lighthouse tender Lily, whichs
sank in the Missouri river several
weeks ago, with an inspection party
aboard. will he total loss to the Oov.s
ernment, according to reports received
by Commissioner Putnam. Of the
Lighthouse Service.
The Lily was built In 1875 ut q cost.
Wellington, Mo-, October l6. Tempora-.
ry repairs were made and she was
against started up the river, only 10
hit another obstruction and sink as
she was being beached. A great hoie,
not be saved.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
Paintings in Treasury u, \,
Receiving Attention

All Of the oil paintings and portraits
of past Secretaries Of the Treasury.
hung In the Treasury Building. are be-
ing put In condition for hanging on the
newly-painted walls. RE
A. J. 'Venabie, Washington picture
frame manufacturer, has a contract 10
clean and oil all Of these portraits, and
to repair and renew the frames %
When the portraits were taken down
this winter for the painting OF the
building, 1t was found many were
cracking as the result OF age and con-
stant drying in the heated building. =
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

The latest complete Government report shows the annual
butter production of the United States be 1892 6sS 43
pounds For the same period there $780, 500 pounds of
Oleomargarne manufactured.
figures do show clearly that the butter business
needs protection from the oeomargarne industry From the
recent high prices Of buers caused by shortage. would
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
Fire in a Garage.

No engine company responded to
telephone alarm this morning FOR
MuIcare, In the rear OF 1907 Rhode
Island avenue northwest. The fire was
caused by gasolene igniting while
tank in an automobile was being filled.
The damage was small.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
Sues for Big Sum.

Alleging that she was permanently
injured when a street car started be-
fore she had boarded II on November
Is last Mrs. Mary +. Pillow has filed
against the Capital Traction Company
Tor $4,000. The suit was filed through
Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert and 4.
y, reatman.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
Reports Theft.

Morris Wolf reported to the police of
the Fourth precinct this morning. that
the show window of his store, 703 Sew
enth street southwest, was broken dur
ing the night and q pair Of shoes stolen
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

seem that there h abundance OF for both industries
so, the law has right this heathful wholesome
economical food-oleomargarine.
Swifts Premium oeomargarine put up in ident6abs
cartons and plainly marked oeomagns 90 that there is no
possibility Of Il being sold haudulsndy for bigger.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
Democrats Are Factor.

"of course. the Democratic possibili-
ties must not be forgotten. They must
be given full consideration in regard
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
1HEsAPpAKE a OHIO LINES.

PubiIshed as Information. not guaranteed.
400 d no. daily-C. 4 o. SPECIAL aoila
trsin 20 Cincinnati. with Pullman slespeEl
Louis, and Chicago. c. q o. Dining Car.
iid6 p. m. daiiy-F. =. v. LIMITED, q
GhS West. Southwest. and Northwest Publ
All, and Louisville. Cincinnati sleeper ODsn
toT occupancy 20 y. m. C. a o. Dining Cor,
HAt0B 6tatlOh- PbSns Main ltSG 9s9G And lAoa
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH.
R.-FolowinB schedule figures published
onII as information and are not guaranteed
For Atlanta, birmingham, Mobile. New or.
i.sns AaheVille. 3 a. m. and lO:46 D. m FoF
rehattanooga and Memphis. lo:lS D. m. dsiIy.
For TGiadegs, Calera, Selma. UnIontOsnL
Fnr Rosnoke. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Bir-
minEhain. New Orleans. 1910 p. m. DINING
For Roanoke Knoxville ChattanooGa
Eashville,j Memphis. l:lO a. m. daily. (sIesp.
ing car open after 10 p, mb Dining ears
niston, BiTmingham. AIS p. m daily. Din.
InG cars 80 <.,-,-... ,..,.S,
.on Aiken, Augusta, Savannah. IacksOn.
vile, and Florida pointA $50 .. m. daily.
pinins eAI q BROWN asnsrai Ar.n,
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
RAILROADS
BALTIMORE & OHIO r. r.
LEAVE UNION STATION.

LEAVE ONION
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
EVERY Other Hour on tha ODD HLuF.-
TO PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK.
NEW YORK TERMINAL. LIBERTY ST.
AND W :3D STREET.
TOO ts:OO SEoy.I J., Special. So hSyEs'. %
(Royai Limited. hOV-S), $500. 800 .. m.
and "l2:l6 night, 2:46 a m. Diners and Parlor
Cars on day trains. siesDera on la:lS AiEhA
'G PGiiadeiphia and Atlantic City. t7:Oo .O;OA
S1l:UO g. m. q: 90, $500, 1880 .. m.
TO BALTIMORE.
EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR"
'2:45, is: co. 1890 $780, "7:2o. $780, 8 $50 $500
1850 SlO:O0 800 o. m. 1880 noon; fIa:Ok
SsOo p:l6, t2:00. $500 ta:2o. t3:3o. ft:00
+4:45 $500 t6:0S, $3.50, t6:0O $780, t7:00 $500
Ri;00 SlG.Oa s1o:40. s1l:30 '12:i6 N. T.
WESTWARD.
CHICAGO, se10 a. M. s1:2G $3.50 D. IN.
CINCINNATI. ST. LOUIS. AND LoUIS.
PITTSBURG. 'S:I6 a. m. q :1 's;i0 D n.
SIa:tO night; sleeper ready. 10 p. m.
CLEVELAND. 1910 .. ma c0rumbuA. sS;N
WHEELING, s9:1o g. m. $3.50 D. m.
scheduIes Of local trains at ticket officea
SDsiiy. tExcept Sunday. tSunday only.
TSisphons at following Ticket oftices: iuS
a "a n W., Main 1891; 619 PennsYIvaniI
ave. Main 77s: Union Station. Main 7aD0
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
RUG WEAVING

HAVE YOUR RUGS WOVEN to suit you,
where the work is guaranteed. The OLD
LAUREL ECLIPSE RUG CO, SO3 and 81
10th st. S. w. Phone NJ. S264-m /
BEAUTIFUL RUGS woven from old 1In:t'
by the WASHINGTON RUG WEAYl:;G
CO, 93l 5th ST. n. w Main 1929,
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
TAlL0RS
WINDOW CLEANING

HOW ABOUT DIRTY WINDOWS?
White Help. Moderate Prices.
LEON l.. CAHOON, Acme window CleanIn
Co. vi n. n. ". Phone NJ. Tlbs.
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
SAFES

sAFEs-FulI line OF nreproof safes at our
salesroom. Safes bought, sold. and ex-
changed. Write telephone. Will send
representative. YORK SAFE & LOCK CO.,
5 and W. German St, Baltimore. Md.
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
WANTED-HOUSES
W0RKINGMAN'S WANTS

woRKINGMEN-what a lesson one may
learn from this: That you can save some
hay any day. Slightly used suits and over
coats, 50 to SO: that's our way; one price
JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 6l9 d. L
The Washington times., 1912-02-04

PIANO TUNING-Si5o so: all work guaranteed
- Years experience. NJ. 26S or drop posi- Al.
J. L. HERMAN, lt2J Pa. ave. y. ~.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
LETTER FROM CHAS. wIER.

Los Angeles, Cal. Oct. Is, 1912.
Mr.. j. w. Reagan,
Durango, Colorado.
My Dear Reagan:
| am writing you to advise you that
our friend Stewart is very much i'm
proved, so much so that he has tele-
phoned his office once or twice, had
his stenographer out and dictated
some letters, and gone out for two
or three trips in his machine.
| have been very anxious to see
him, but felt that it was best not to
go, but will go now in few days.
Mr.. X, our mutual friend, was in
not long ago, but did not talk rail-
road with him as he had so many
other matters of Importance.
This country is going ahead faster
than ever, if you can believe it and
the material product is the develop
ment and settling up of practically
all of the land on the coast, which at
the present rate of settlement, will
certainly all be exhausted or the price
put beyond reach before long. | can
not think of anything that would
mean more to southern California
than to have road into the San
Juan basin and be able to turn lot
of our people in there and settle up
that country. They could send us a
portion of their products and buy
some of ours.
The apples you sent were put in
a big glass case right off the front
door of the Chamber. They were
put in three Japanese baskets and
certainly made beautiful display.
think you should arrange with the
Chamber, when these apples begin
to wilt or rot, to put in another box
/ want to say, however, that the
other day, when | was there, they
still looked in fine condition, and
told MIR. Virgins, who has just re-
turned from an European trip, thai
he ought to take out dozen of then
and send to Mr.. Stewart, which ht
promised to do.
Let me know how you are get
ting along with your report and how
much progress you have made, wher
you expect to finish, and when yo,
expect to return here. / have beer
looking for you for some time.
Remember me kindly to all my
friends, who | am sure will be glat
to hear of Mr.. Stewards rapid re
covery.
Very truly yours,
$500. CHAS. WIER
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
THE FLORIDA MESA
IRRIGATION DISTRICT

The contract entered into between
the Florida Mesa Irrigation district
and the Florida Mesa Land and De-
velopment company, subject to the
ratification of the qualified electors
of the district, is being submitted to
the voters today.
For convenience the district is di-
vided into three precincts, the polling
places being the George Williamson
residence, the Charles Self residence
and the George N. Patterson resi-
dence. The pools opened at o'clock
and will remain pone until 6. w. P.
Reeder, Mrs. Lenora Reeder and Mrs.
Susan Patterson of this city, all prop
erty owners on the mesafi motored out
this morning to act as judges, the
others were chosen from the resi-
dent voters.
There seems to be no question but
what the contract will be ratified.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
FACTS NOT FALSEHOOD.

Perhaps there have been but few
campaigns in this country when more
people have taken thoughtful part
in the election.
In former years there was much
more excitement attending the cam
paign than there has been this year.
The people to marked degree have
passed beyond that period in the ma
tons history when elections are ex-
pected to be carried by means of the
drum beat and the torchlight process
sion.
The Democrats last night in Denver
tried to revive the old method of
stampeding the people by street dem
onstrations. 1t perhaps can be used
successfully in certain localities but
for the most part that kind of cam
paigning is thing of the past. Those
conditions pass away with the general
diffusion of knowledge.
More today than ever before the
people get their knowledge through
the press rather than impressions
from the street parade. 1t is true
that little demonstration gives spice