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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10

well into tho forenoon before votes
visited the polling places in the coun-
try towns and fishing places. The polls
closed in most places ut p. m, but IN
few small towns voting ceased an
hour earlier.
In the cities the activity of the party
workers began at a. m, and in those
places where there are manufacturing
plants the early voting was fairly
heavy. In a few of the larger cities
the Republican leaders stationed de-
tectives at the polling booths to pre-
vent illegal voting. but in the early
hours there were few interruptions in
the steady line Of voters from the
marking booths to the ballOs boxes.
Contests for the Legislature as well
as for county offices and the enforce
ment OF the prohibition law brought
out n large vote in many towns and
cities. while other places reported much
apathy IN voting in the early forenoon.
II Is many years since Maine voters
have had such ideal weather on Elec-
ton Day. The summer season seemed
extended for the benefit of the state.
The weather was warm, without being
oppressively hot. The country roads
we're in good condition. after recent
rains for travel 10 the voting places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
TELEGRAPHERS FOR STRIKE
Vote to Quit Pennsylvania Lines
Unless Better Paid.

Philadelphia, Sept. 9.-Correspondence
made public by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company tonight shows that the
telegraph operators employed on its lines
east of Pittsburgh and Erie have voted
TO 90 on strike unless demands for in
creased pay and other conditions are
granted. The men want an increase in
wages OF 10 per cent, two days Off a
month and uniform schedule OF work.
ing conditions.
officials of the Order Of Railroad Teleg-
raphers claim that $500 operators en-
ployed on the lines east Of Pittsburgh are
members OF the organization. 5. c. Long,
general manager OF the company, told
II. d. Perham. president Of the order
that the company had under considera-
ton a request asking for betterments in
the working conditions of employees In the
telegraph department, and believed the
reply would be satisfactory to the men.
The request under consideration, how
ever. was presented by employees who are
members OF n rival organization.
II is believed that further communica-
tons will be exchanged before drastic
action IS taken by the organization OK
which Perham Is the head.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
VETS WIN IN HOT SPRINGS
Democrats Name Sheriff Who
Will Not End Gambling.
IBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune.


Hot Springs, Ark, Sept. 9.-Though IL
will be tomorrow sometime before the
complete returns OF to-day's election In
this county will be known. II Is assured
late tonight that the fun Democratic
ticket has been elected and that state
wide prohibition has lost in this county.
Constitutional amendment 10, which gives
cities OF the first and second classes the
right 10 issue bonds for improvements,
has also carried I'm this city, from the
present indications.
Garland County. and Hot Springs in
particular, was more interested in the
Sherins race than In any other. and the
evident result is causing genuine JOY in
all sections Of the city. K. l.. Williams,
the Democratic nominee, has won over
Tom Bledsoe, Republican. by almost
two to one in the city, and 1t Is believed
the country vote will be almost solid for
Williams.
Much depends on this race TO this city.
as Williams ran on n liberal platform,
while Bledsoe never quite clearly out
lined just where he stood on the ques-
tons important 10 the people Of Hot
Springs. Williams stands for conserva-
tism. and has openly stated the city
administration may look after the gam
bling question in the event OF his cleo
ton, and Mayor Waters stands for per-
hitting gambling in the finer clubhouses
under high license and rigid regula-
tons.
Williams is also in favor OF permit
ting the major league ball clubs which
come here for spring training TO practise
which have been prohibited by Hale and
Wood
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opening to criticise the chairman Tor
his remark about the Mayors honor

opening to criticise the chairman for
his remark about the Mayors honor.
II think the chair is a little bit sar-
castle when he talks about the Mayor
word Of honor" he said. Il wish II
file an objection to that going on the
record. II is so nonsensical Tor
chairman Of a committee to question
the Mayors word Of honor, whether
he be here or not. II you want MIN
go and subpoena him. That Is the way
to do business IL you want him and II
you don't believe in his honor. You
have got the power. Go and do II.
Alderman Smith arose to make
motion that the chairmans remarks
be stricken from the record. The mo-
ton went unseconded and was lost
when Alderman Folks moved to ad-
iourn. which the committee did by a
majority vote.
Alderman Bowling stuck to his chair
and made feeble and unavailing pro-
test.
I'VE are ready TO go ahead, you
know. We are here for that purpose,
he was heard to say amid the con-
fusion of the departing crowd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
TAFT AGAIN AT BEVERLY
Returns from Maine TO Hear of
Republican Success.

Beverly, Mass. Sept 9-President Taft
returned 10 Beverly tonight from a
twenty-foit- hour visit TO his brother, G.
p. Taft, VINO has summer cottage at
Blddeford Pool. Me lie was just in
time to get the early returns from the
Maine state election. and was pleased
with the apparent Republican strength
they displayed. lie had no comment 10
make.
on the way from Biddeford the Presi-
dent picked up Mrs. Taft, who had been
the guest of friends at York Harbor over
Sunday night. His automobile passed
through many Maine towns and villages
filed with election crowds. Mr.. Taft was
recognized frequently and got many a
cheer from mon around the polling places.
The President felt so refreshed tonight
that he hoped TO be able 10 resume his
golf tomorrow. though his right ankle
is stu a. little lame. lie had a few
callers i'm the afternoon. among them q
committee interested in the Industrial
Commission, authorized by Congress at
the last session and yet 10 be named by
Mr. Taft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
GERMANS TO THE FRONT
Former Mayor Mcclellan Saw,
They're the Coming Raca

George b. Mcclellan, former Mavor :.
this city, arrived here yesterday. acco.S
panied by his wife, on the Holland. A."
lea liner Rotterdam. He had been snou.
ing his vacation motoring through o..
many. France and Italy. He said ~
wherever he went he found Gerua..
Germany is the progressive nation !.
to-day" he said. THE American tom,.I
no longer predominant at the resorts =.
is the Germans. ] believe they win ),
the money power Of the world in the nj.
decade"
The former Mayor said that abro,s !.
seemed to be a foregone conclusion ,h.,
Mr.. Wilson would be elected Presids,,
Personally he said the nomination OF ",
Straus for Governor was a splendid 8.
lection. ~
Cardinal O'Connell Archbishop OF Pa.
ton, who had been spending the SUNNI,
I'm Germany, was a passenger on Il.
Rotterdam.
Among others on the Rotterdam Wa.
Harry Allen Jacobs, the architect vso
went TO Paris 10 get ideas for the plans
OF the Friars new building, and John {;
Shedd. successor to the business OF Mar.
shall Field &c Co., in Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
MEANS VICTORY FOR TAFT
Chairman Hilles Says Maine
Shows Tide Is for Him.

Chairman Hilles Of the Republican Ma
uoual Committee was greatly pleased
with the Maine returns and gave out the
following official statement concerning
them lest night:
Despite the constant cry that this is d
Democratic year. the Republican party
has won an oldtme Republican victory
to-day i'm Maine, Il state which. above all
others, has been pointed to as one in
which the Democratic parry was gaining
sure hold. The returns tonight show
that the Repu Olicans of Maine have car
RED the state, have eleGed the Candl-
dates 10 both state and patiOnal offices
and have gained at least Oole member OF
Congress.
The entire result, it seems 10 me, must
prove to the country the utter folly or q
third party entering the present Presiden-
tial race. and has illustrated in the most
forceful manner possible what the Repub-
hcan party, with President Taft at It's
mead. can do in the approaching PreSi-
Dental elections If those Republicans who
have followed q false light WIN return 10
their natural allegiance
IN spite OF the fact that on the IelnO-
cratic side it has been made national
campaign of the highest importance. ana
speakers scnt fTCm all parts Of the coun-
try, headed by the Democratic candidate
Tor the Vice Presidency. Governor Mar
shall. and the near Presidential nominee
Champ Clark, the Republicans have Won
q SiNot NlINpl e'AhA i'bD en- ~ 'NetNN
from Democratic control. In 1910 the
Democrats elected 7heir candidate for
Governor by plurality OF S.1J3. Two
years of Democratic administration have
shown tine people of Maine the errors OF
two years ago, and they have called the
Republican party back 10 power.
The sweeping character of the victory
is illustrated by the fact that on Sunday
Governor Plaisted predicted his own re-
election by 17Op0, and the Democratic
state chairman publicly predicted a plu-
raltty of 1900 in 1908 the Republican
candidate for Governor had a plurality
Of 1853. Two months later President
Taft's plurality I'm the state was in eX-
cess of 10000: and the success of yes
terday gagged by the standard of four
years ago. insureS TO the President a
large margin In the November election.
The Maine returns, following so closely
upon the Republican victory in Vermont,
show conclusively that the Democratic
party is still the minority party, and
that those cOntending that the Republi-
can party has lost its grip upon the
voting pubhc are badly mistaken. The
Republican committee avoided a spec
tacular and sensational campaign. and
the organization worked with a will and
was most effective. The result is a rOus-
ing vindication of the party, and an in
dorsement of the administration that
clearly forecasts their peTpetuatiOn in
power four more years.
There is nothing in the result of to-day
to encourage the Democrats to hope for
success i'm November. The tide has un-
mistakably turned in the direction Of
President Taft and his reelection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
SERIES OF RUNAWAYS
Former Cavalryman Mortally
Hurt in One of Trio.

South Brooklyn streets echoed yester-
day with the rattle OF galoping horses,
for no fewer than three animals ran away
within two hours
In attempting 10 check the career OF a
runaway horse which was attached 10 a
delivery wagon OF the Union Dairy Com
pany. OF No. "a Waverly avenue. Thomas
Larkin, forty years old. OF No. SIS Dean
street. received injuries from which he
will probably die.
Larkn. who was formerly in the
United States cavalry, made flying leap
at Atlantic avenue and South oxford
street and sent the horse sprawling to
the ground, but he was caught under
meath IT. Al the Cumberland Street Hos
pital the doctors found that Larkin had
had his back broken and had received IN
ternal injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
MURDER CAR IN TROUBLE
Machine Now Being Used for
Seeing New York"

The notoriety gained by No. 4l.3l5. the
gray touring car used by the murderers
Of Rosenthal, has been capitalized and
the automobile is now being used as a
sightseeing machine. The fact was
brought to the attention OF the police
by the arrest OF the driver. Frederick J.
Halloran. who was taken to the West
30th street police station yesterday af-
ternoon by Patrolman Reynolds. of Traf-
ic Squad g. who said he was blocking
traffic at 2Sth street and Broadway and
10 do so.
HallOran said he lived at the Hotel Inn
perial. He was released in $500 bail
furnished by John Heating, OF the Inn
peyIal Hotel. Halloran told the police
that he had bought the car from Louis
Libby, who owned II at the time OF the
murder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
THROWN OUT OF T. R. RALLY
Asked Candidate for Governor
to State Views on Initiative.
by Telegraph TO The Tribune. !


Chicago. Sept. 9.--Becausc he insisted
on asking an embarrassing question at
Bull Moose rally al noon to-day. George
l.. Cole. founder OF two Chicago voters
improvement societies. was given a seat
on the sidewalk Later he received an
apology and was allowed to ask his ques-
ton. state Senator Funk. Progressive
candidate for Governor. was addressing
a business mems meeting I'm theatre
when Cole arose and demanded to know
how Mr.. Funk stood on the initiative and
referendum. Funk continued his speech,
and finally a special policeman picked
Cole up, rushed him through the lobby
and threw him on a hard spot on the
sidewalk.
Professor Charles L.. Merriam ordered
that Cole be brought back. He was
placed in a box and allowed TO ask his
question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
ASKS FOR LOWER RATES
New York Firm Complains of
w. U. Telegraph Tolls.
IFrom Nc Tribune Rurenn- /

Washington. Sept. 9-W. y. White &
Co.. of New York. have filed a complaint
with the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion asking that the Western Union Tele-
graph Company be required to put In e.
feet more reasonable rates. alleging that
the company has already caused the iirm
TO pay $500 In overcharges.
1t is set forth I'm the complaint that
newspaper rates are only - per cent OF
the ordinary commercial rates. and for
that reason there is discrimination I'm
favor OF the press. II IS also urged that
the telegraph company sends special night
and day messages at reduced rates. and
that only recently d reduction has been
made in the rates on cable business be-
tween New York ard London. These in
stances are cited to support the conten-
ton OF the complainant that a general
reduction in rates Is pUssible, and that
the commercial rate low In force is un-
reasonable
The complainant alleges that the West
ern Union company is sitting competition
by the absorption OF competitors and that
the control Of several cable companies
has been obtained to this end
Several novel points are raised In the
petition. and II is understood the proceed
ings are In the nature OF test case TO
ascertain the jurisdiction OF the Inter
state Commerce Commission and the
right Of that body to regulate the rates
charged by telegraph companies.
Negotiations between Holland and the
Iagf1n today looking
to uniform standard for lifesavins
equipment on the vessels OF the two ma
tons. The State Department denied a
report that IT was negotiating a conven-
ton with Holland for the mutual preser-
walton OF tho present status quo in the
pnCiNc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
CATTLE SCARCE IN WEST
Bumper Corn Crop Will Not Re
duce Meat Prices.
by Telegraph 10 The Tribun.

by telegraph 10 The Tribune.
Chicago. Sept Chicago packers and
other livestock experts say the bumper
corn crop will not have the effect Of re-
ducing the present high price OF meats. as
many Of the consumers have hoped. The
cattle crop is short and the scarcity is SO
pronounced that even the greatest corn
yield In the history Of the country has no
chance OF helping the situation. Distillery
feeders say they will be satisfied II they
secure - per cent Of their usual number
Of cattle. Cattle money il abundant. but
farmers are afraid 10 commit themselves,
regarding current cost OF stock cattle az
prohibitive of profit. \ Central Illinois
operator. who has been in Chicago all
week endeavoring 10 purchase a string
OF stock cattle at what he considered a
reasonable figure. said
! am going to let this gambling PROPOSE
ton alone for while. II we get a
In n reasonable price I'll Ill up later,
but the road 10 the elevator is easily
travelled and II Is easier TO winter tho
cash realized on corn than care for steers.
with all the attendant risk and labor not
to speak OF expense.
DiSbuStou Sottlc pdueTs ny the score
are returning fruitless from purchasing
expeditions I'm the West. The West is
shipping out beef only this year. and not
much of that" said Russell Conley, OF
Marshall. Mich, just back from a still
hunt for thin cattle and sheep in Mon
tana.
"A search warrant is needed 10 find
cattle in localities that were full OF
them two years ago. There won't be
enough thin stuff TO eat the hay crop.
which is a big one"
sheep also are scarce, and no conges-
ton of hogs IS even suggested. During
the month OF August Omaha received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
BURLEIGH FOR SENATOR
Republican Chairman Claims
Maine Legislature.

Waterville. Ne. Sept 9.-Warren c..
Phibrook. chairman Of the Republican
State Committee gave olt the following
statement:
Ny prophecy OF q comfortable
margin" has been realized. We have
elected a Governor. three Representa-
tives and a majority of both Houses OF
the Legislature. We shall elect eX-Rep-
resentative Burleigh to the United States
Senate and the entire control of the
state government for the next two years
win be in the hands of the Republicans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
NIXON TO RUN FOR ASSEMBLY

Buffalo. Sept 9.-James l.. Nixon has
been designated by The Republicans as
their candidate for member Of Assembly
In the eth District. Mr.. Nixon takes the
Mace of A. l. Shoemaker who declined
the designation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
ANOTHER MoToRcYcLIsT DEAD.

Chicago. Sept 9.--Curtis D. Edwards.
professional motorcyclist. died to-day
from injuries suffered Saturday night at
the Riverview motordrome. Edwards
machine skidded while he was driving
fifty miles an hour He was thrown
against a railing and suffered fractured
skull and internal injuries.
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will be in connection with a rero.
be made next winter by Senate Co., ~
mittee. the exact nature OF which -
not been made public. Mrs. Cumm'..
will accompany the Senator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
CUMMINGS GOING ABROAD.

pes Moines, Iowa, Sept. Ex-senator
Cummins soon will start for Europe,
where he will remain until a short time
before the November elections The TRIP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
FIND HoRSE-KILLING GERM
Not Communicable to Human Beings
Expert Saws.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. estate Bactertolo-
gist II. II. Waite. Of the University az
Nebraska. has discovered the germ which
causes the mysterious disease that has
been killing horses I'm Kansas and this
state. according TO a statement given out
by Governor Aldrich to-day. The germ
Is said to enter the horses head through
the mouth or nostrils and thence find it's
way 10 the brain. The germ is supposed
20 dffuse itself through the atmosphere
as well ms hay or other provender.
Topeka, Kan. Sept. s-The disease
which has killed thousands OF horses In
Kansas during the last month is not
communicable to man. II was said to-day,
after DR.. j. 8. Crumbine. secretary OF the
State Board OF Health and DR.. A. l..
Skoggs, a meningitis expert. Investigated
the case Of youth who was said to have
contracted the disease. Data gathered by
Drs. Crumbine and Skoggs tend TO prove
that the disease is due to the pastures. as
II Is found that horses not on pastures
are not affected.
Washington, Sept. s.-Governor AldrIch
and the state veterinarian Of Nebra ska
tclegraphed to-day TO the Bureau OF Ami
NAL Industry an urgent appeal for help.
saying that the cerebro-spinal meningitis
had spread into half OF the state. The
Department OF Agriculture will send rep
resentatives 70 advise with the Nebraska
farmers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-10
HEARS Defence WILL
ASK CHANGE OF VENUE
Joker in Application, if Granted,
Would Postpone Trial of
Becker Until December.
WHITMAN OPPOSES DELAY
Already Plans Extraordinary
Term and Expects to Assign
Justice Golf, No Matter
Where Case Is Heard.

Word was brought to District Attorney
Whitman yesterday that the defence in
the case of Lieutenant Becker has laid
plans to make application to-day in Spe-
cial Term of the Supreme Court for a
change of venue to Broome, Cortland
or Chenango County. The applica-
ton is TO call for stay Of proceedings
until the question is argued. and the joker
in the proposition lies in the fact that in
those counties there are only two regular
terms of the Supreme Court In a year
one in December and the other In May
That would delay the Becker trial. II
sich application was granted, until De
ccmber. The District Attorney does not
believe that change of venue world mil
itate in any way against the success or
the case against Becker although he VIII
fight to have the case remain in New
York County. but he is strenuously op-
posed 10 delay OF the trial until Deem
Der.
To checkmate any such move IL was
reported last night, he has made pre-
liminary and tentative application TO Gov
ernor Dix. asking that an extraordinary
term of the Supreme Court for any one
Of those three counties be designated
The Governor has assured Mr.. Whitman
at previous points in the case that he
will support him to the limit, and 1t 10
believed that if Becker's lawyers attempt
10 delay his tria, by means Of the change
Of venue they will find an extraordinary
term Of the Supreme Court awaiting them
in whatever county they go to.
Furthermore. II IS said. Governor Dix
will resent any such attempt 10 dodge
Justice Goff. the justice whom he desig-
mated to hear the case. by appointing
him to preside over the extraordinary
term Of the Supreme Court in whatever
county the defence has the case trans
"a
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Has Nine Witnesses in Hiding.

The District Attorney now has no fewer
than nine different witnesses. whom he Is
keeping IN secluslon in New York and
nearby cities, who will appear TO give
evidence for the people against Becker.
Every one OF these persons is afraid OF
notice intimidation or persecution If It
should become known that he is to be a
witness against Becker and Mr.. Whit
man has agreed TO take care OF all OF
Them until they are called upon TO tes-
tify.
Process servers from the District At
tornev's Office served n subpoena on Po-
lice Inspector Edward Hughes yesterday,
calling for his appearance as witness
in the Becker trial 1t Is understood
that within the next two days subpenas
VIII likewise be served upon every one
of the police inspectors in Manhattan
and upon several OF the civilian employees
of the Police Department.
II is not alone for the value OF their
testimony as witnesses for the people
against Becker that the District Attorney
has planned TO subpoena these men. but
also in part because he is afraid that
some of them may unfortunately choose
some Il1flF hl lit INdi OF SNNN
time TO apply for extended vacations.
Federal Investigators on the trail OF
opium traffic Informed the District At
torney yesterday that house In West
18th street against which they had col
lected enough evidence TO Justify raid
had as one of its tenants a man who
answered the description OF "Gyp" the
BLOOD Mr. Whitman was informed that
the federal sleuths would raid the place
last night. and he sent Detective Lieu
tenant Eddie" Rayens along with the
officers. The suspected man was still
there when the raid was made last night.
but ne proved his identity as other than
that Of the much wanted gunman OF
the Rosenthal murder. although lie bore
a striking resemblance TO the well-known
"Gyp."
Mr. Whitman arranged with Patrick A.
Whitney. Commissioner OF Correction. yes
terdav 10 exclude newspaper man from