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New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
DISPUTE OVER MISS LIBERTY
Becker to Use Emblem, Despite Protest
Of Citizens Union.

Justice Platzek refused yesterday 10 in.
terfere with the use by Alderman Becker
of the Statue of Liberty in his fight for the
Republican leadership of the 18th Assembly
District The objection was made by the
Citizens Union, which has had the statue
as its emblem, But counsel for the contest.
ing alderman said that the Citizens Unior
was not a party, but political nomad
and that only emblems Of parties could moi
be appropriated.
The Citizens Union is not taking part ir
politics this year. and the attorney fol
Alderman Becker said that the union had
no right TO put the Statue of Liberty in
cold storage.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
TURNED DOWN A NEGRO
Oklahoma Roosevelt Men Would
Not Have Him for Delegate.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune J


Guthrie. Okla. March 19--It was
learned to-day that the Roosevelt forces,
controlling the recent Republican State
Convention here. turned down the Rev
c. A. Buchanan. a Guthrie negro editor,
for delegate to the Chicago convention.
The negroes of the state have been
practically all for Roosevelt as against
Taft Their leaders decided on Buchan-
expected the Roosevelt support. His
name, however, was never mentioned in
the convention. A petition had been
addressed to negro voters urging them
to do all they could toward Roosevelt's
nomination.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
DEMOCRATS CARRY FIsHKILL
Women Vote. to Purchase New Fire
E1uipment.

Fishkill Landing. n. Y. March l9.-At
the village election at Fishkill to-day the
entire Democratic ticket was successful
John T. Dugan. Democrat, was reelected
nresident. Many women voted on the
nroposItion to purchase new fire equip
ment. which was carried by vote OF two
IN one. At Fishkill Landing r. S. Heaton,
for president. and the entire Democratic
ticket we're elected
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
HApLEY AND sruHes PETITIONS

Lincoln. Neb.. March 19-Petitions that
the names Of Governor II. S. Hsdley OF
Missouri and Governor w II. stubbs of
Kansas be placed on the primary ballot in
this state for the Republican nomination
for Vice-Presdent we're filed with the Sec
retary of State to-day. Former Senator
Beveridge, Of Indiana. and John o. Yeiser,
Of Omaha, already are candidates.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
pApERs FOR TAFT, T. r. AND FOSS.

Boston, March l9.-Theodore Roosevelt is
the first candidate for whom nomination
papers have been taken out under the new
Presidential preference primary law In this
state Papers have also been taken out
for President Taft and for Governor Foss
as a candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for President. Several candidates for
delegates to the two national conventions
have also secured nomination papers.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
Speaks of Rump Conventions.

These rump conventions have been held
in case after case In Missouri even Where
the primaries have shown four ana ilVe ana
eight to one against the very men VINO held
danger OF tyranny" OF a majority the
danger Is OF tyranny. over an honest ma
jorlty by an unscrupulous minority.
Here I'm New York the progressive nleil, n
bers OF the legislature and non-partlsah
committee outside are doing everything IN
their power TO secure a genuine PreSiden-
tial preferential primary ana 10 overthrow
the present prcpostcTous primary Dill Whlch
was passed by the machines Of the two
parties last year, with the express pGrpoa'
OF preventing the people from getllhg con-
troll OF tho management OF either party;
The supporters Of Mr.. Taft have absolute
control OF the Legislature and II thty
choose to act on the principle OF the Presl-
dents speech i'm Massachusetts, maze alIer
the Massachusetts primary bill had oeen
enacted into law, they can secure Tor TINS
stat. corresponding bill. | very earnestly
hope that II will he done ~
Judge Laughlin. OF the Appellate Division
OF the Supreme Court. i'm an opinion from
the bench has lust characterized as follows
the methods OF the Presidents supporters
I'm New York city I'm carrying out the pres;
ept primary law. lie says that the board
Of Elections (which, OF course, mercy res
lsters the will OF the two party machinesD
appears to have deliberately planned 10
make II a primary for the election not OF
delegates 10 the national convention but OF
members Of the party organization ana w
render II as difficult as possible for the
people to appear at tho primary ano 70
discover upon the ballot the names OF the
candidates for election as delegates 10 the
national convention by direct vote OF the
people. -
"'Fhev have not afforded the people an
opportunity 10 discover the names or the
delegates TO the national convention either
a the head or the foot of the ticket, ano
this shows n deliberate attempt 10 confuse
the voters and 10 render Il most difficult, if
no, ,n,rossIble FOR them 10 vote intelll-
gently and have their will recorded
II would he hard 10 imagine more scatn-
ing arraiCnmcnt of what Ia now being done
I'm New York city by the supporters ot tI tlT
Presidents denomination than this judicial
opIninn. II these supporters Will now IN
good faith work for the immediate passage
of "A proper Presidential preferential prl-
mary in New York State We can doubtless
obtain il. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
NO PRIMARY IN MINNESOTA
Democratic Committee Votes Down
Proposition-Convention on June g.

st. Paul, March ia motion for
Presidential preference primary was lost
to-day I'm the meeting Of the Democratic
State Central Committee. Duluth was
selected for the State Democratic Conven-
ton which will be held on June 6.
SUNDAYS NETWORK TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere in the United States
for $3.50 a year.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
Makes CHARGES Of Fraud.

In this case the only tyranny exerclsed
by the majority was to express thelr pref
erencs for President, and they were oe-
frauded out OF this preference at the pre-
vlous convention. The methods used TO
nulify, wherever possible, the Will OF peo-
pie in Oklahoma was explained IN the tol-
lowing letter the original OF which is pc
fore me, having been forwarded TO me py
j. T. Dycke, Oklahoma member OF the
Roosevelt National Committee OF Chicago.
The letter is addressed to Newton ;;
Fleley, postmaster OF Hastings; Okla, ana
is signed with the signature OF ]. a, Harris
chairman Of the State Republican Commlt'
tee. who Mr.. Dycke informs me- has ad-
mitted TO him that the letter is genuine IL
reads: ,.,o
Wagner, Okla, Feb. y, 1912,
MIR. Newton s. Figey. Hastings, Okla
Dear Sir: ] am in receipt OF the tolloW-
Ing letter from the department:
The commission Of n. ). F1gley, post
master of Hastings, Okla. will expire, Feb
ruary 2s 1912. When last inspected TINS
office did not appear in satisfactory con-
dition, and unless the postmastes can De
relied upon TO raise the service to hgher
standard OF efficiency, 1t Is believed that he
should not be reappointed. The department
will be pleased TO receive as promptly as
possible an expression OF your views as 10
what actions In this case Will De 1or the
best interest Of the service.
Il hope that you have your office in hrst
class condition and will continue TO have II
so. II you will bring delegation TO the
state and district conventions instructed TOT a
Taft and Harris will see that you are
reapponted With best wishes. J am
yours truly, j. A. HARRIS,
Chairman"
This letter has been printed In the OKLA
homa papers. The original as | say Is
now before me II is no wonder When
methods like this obtain that, as appears
I'm the press. Mr.. Harris should nave
threatened that II he were not contihueu
as chairman he would hold a rump con-
vcntiOn and send contesting delegates.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20

SUNDAYS NEW-YORk TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere in the United States
for So so a year. --,-.--------.--
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
Would Destroy Constitution.

You give UP an Independent judiciary and
you might as well give up your Constitu-
tion. ! know enough about the common
sense Of the American people 10 know that
they will never give up the Constitution,
and they are not going 60 he honey fugled
out Of II by being told that they are fit to
interpret nice questions Of constitutional
law just as well or better than judges The
American people are a great people because
they can stand having the truth told TO
them about themselves without getting mad
about it and without turning on the man
who tells the truth.
Returning to Boston in the early even
ing, President Taft made brief call at
the dinner of the New England Street
New-York tribune., 1912-03-20
Interest on Money
Awaiting Investment

Your idle money might lust
as well be earning interest.
Our Time Certificates Of De.
posit will produce an income
from your money, and hold il
ready for fixed investment at a
convenient early date, say
three to six months hence.
Avoid loss of interest by de.
posting your idle funds for
one of these Certificates until
youarereadytouse the money.
They pay a higher rate than
cheque accounts.
Our Officers will be glad 70 confer
with you in regard TO the Certfi.n N
Gates or any other banking o.k
trust business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
FRACTURES HIS SKULL
IN FALL AND DIES LATER
Champion Du Bots, Returning From
Banquet, Is Suddenly Attacked
by Vertigo.

Champion Du Bots, thirty six years old.
former resident of Mobile Ala, died at
his home. 81 c street southeast, this
morning about o'clock of fracture of the
skull. He accidentally fell on the pave
ment near Pennsylvania avenue and John
Marshall place this morning about 1880
o'clock while returning home from the
banquet of the Southern Society at the
Raleigh.
Mr.. Du Bots accompanied his mother to
the banquet last night and while return
ing home on a street car complained of
feeling i'll. He told his mother he felt an
attack of vertigo coming on, and when
the car reached John Marshall place they
alighted.
Before reaching the sidewalk Mr. Du
Bots fell and injured his head. His
mother summoned a cab and took him
home. Later his condition became SO
serious that a physician was summoned
The latter found him suffering from a
fracture of the skull and cerebral hemor-
rhage.
Mr.. Du Bots was a stenographer and
typewriter. In 1905 he was employed in
Richmond, Va, by the manager of SEN
ator Martins campaign. Coroner hewitt
made an investigation this afternoon and
gave a certificate Of accidental death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Harbingers of Spring
By WALT MASON
The Poet Philosopher

hints of verna soness the gusty that blow
and southland where the and
grow There signs that spring coming the actions of
ussing round with discussing
You hear the politician singing wildly well of
agent seeks the country selling Russian we'll
the morning carol the arks and kad and the enep
ing clote talks about his nifty ids and the for golf equip
blows his little roll of and the farmers dog hong
legs of juicy Oh, the good old spring coming
Gentle Annes way! Soon the boys the garden
when they'd like to be play and their dads will talk Of steas
where the fish large and fair smell of burning rubbish
will be the twilight air. and the bards will the
frenzy from their calps and the girls will their the
land beyond the Alps Let loud yoode let
and sing for the couny fairly swang with the habingers of
spring!
t==a:=..as@- l0saAzte.cs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
STRYCHNlNE DOSE;
REFUSES TO TELL NAME
Woman, Who the Police Say At
tempted Suicide, Keeps
Identity Secret.

Refusing to divulge her identity, a
woman who. according to the police. at
tempted suicide last evening by swallow
ing strychnine tablets, is under treat
ment at the Washington Asylum Hospi-
tai.
The patient was observed acting in a
strange manner about $50 o'clock near
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast by DIR. Arthur B. Burrows,
who conducts drug store at that cor
ner, and George r. Sousa, a nephew of
Bandmaster Sousa.
She went toward the railroad tracks
at 18th and L streets southeast. Mr..
Sousa followed her. He stated today that
the woman stood on the tracks, as If
she intended to allow an approaching
train to run over her. Mr.. Sousa said
he grabbed her about the waist and wres-
tied with her. During the tussle, he de-
clares, she took a bottle of strychnine
tablets from her pocket and swallowed
several He took the bottle from her. 1t
was empty when he secured possession
of it.
Mr. Sousa took the woman to DR.. Bur-
rows drug store, where she was given
an antidote. The police of the fifth pre-
cinct were notified and she was taken to
the hospital in the patrol wagon.
The police declare that the patient has
identity, and that several persons who
called at the hospital to see her also re-
fused to disclose her identity. Mr.. Sousa
stated the woman is believed OF be a
resident of Southeast Washington, as she
has beeen seen in that section before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
VISCOUNT CHINDA HERE.
Ambassador From Japan Presents
His Credentials.

Viscount Chinda. the new Japanese
ambassador, who succeeds Baron Uchida
as envoy to the United States, reached
Washington last night, accompanied by
Viscountess Chinda and a number of
servants. The party was met at Union
station by Mr.. Hanihara, charge daft
aires, and other members of the en-
bassy, who escorted the ambassador di-
rectly to the embassy. The ambassador
called at the State Department this
afternoon to present his credentials, and
will be presented at the White House
early next week.
Viscount Chihda has spent considerable
time in the United States, having COM
pleted his university education in this
country. He is graduate of the Uni
versity of Indiana, class of 1880, and
while in the Hoosier institution of learn
ing took a prominent part in the af-
fairs of the university, in which he re-
tains a lively interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
POLITICS DAY BY DAY
AT THE TOMB.

bell of Shelbyville the management of
the Roosevelt campaign.
The lower house of the Maryland legis-
lature listened yesterday while the read
ing clerk read to the assembled delegates
the full text of the Missouri Hound Dog
Song" The five verses are as follows:
Every time 1 come to town
The boys keep a-kickin my dawg ar0un.
Makes difference If he is a houn'.
They gotta quit kickin' my dawg aroun'.
Sambo. lay that banjo down.
You good -nothin', trifin' houn'.
Makes no difference if lie is q houn,
You gotta quit kickin' my dawg aroun.
Every time / go to school
The teacher lams me with a rule:
Makes no difference II / am a fool.
She's gotta quit lammin me with a rule.
Sift the meal an save the bran.
You can't grow taters in sandy lam:
Makes no difference IL he IL houn
You gotta quit kickin' my dawg arOun'.
My dawg Drum is good OF houn
Trails the DOssum on the dryest groun'.
Makes no difference if he is houn',
You gotta quit kickin my dawg aroun.
Mayor Shank of Indianapolis the man
who broke the potato market and lowered
the price of almost every other commod-
ity in his home town 80 per cent, claims
that the entire delegation from Indiana
to the national convention will be in
favor of Taft for President. Personally
am for Taft and believe that he will
be the nominee Of the republican party
and that he will carry the party to VIC
tory at the coming election" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
McCUMBER EXPLAINS BILL.
Discusses Measure for Federal In
corporation of Associations.

AS sort of constitution for corpora.
tons was the light in which Senator Nc.
Cumber today explained his bill for fed
eral Incorporation of associations engaged
in interstate commerce. in a hearing be-
fore the Senate interstate commerce COM
mittee.
Senator Brandegee asked if he pro.
posed to have state corporations slough
off, their state corporate existence upon
becoming reincorporated under his law.
The North Dakota senator replied in the
negative.
Senator Cummins raised the point OF
the constitutionality of the provision CIV
ing to the Secretary OF Commerce and
Labor the power to require corsbra-
ton to call in it's stock If it was found
that the stock outstanding exceeded the
assets of the corporation, and to reissue
Q smaller amount corresponding to its
assets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
OPPOSE UNDERWOOD PLAN.
Chain Manufacturers Object to Pro
posed Steel Tariff Revision.

Chain manufacturers had their innings
before the Senate committee on finance
today, protesting against the Underwood
steel tariff revision bill. John C. Schmidt
of Pittsburgh, Eli Atwood Of Lebanon,
Pa. and Thomas F. Woodhouse of Tren-
ton, N. j., told the committee that any
reduction in the tariff would practically
put them out of business.
Mr.. Atwood, a manufacturer of large
cable chains, said it would be useless for
American manufacturers to bid on cable
goes into effect. He said it would be inn
possible to compete with foreign competi-
ton under the proposed duties.
w. P. Worth of Gainesville, Pa, a
manufacturer of boiler tubes and plate,
also protested against the Underwood bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY.
Oklahoma Monopolizes Attention of
the Supreme Court Today.

This is Oklahoma day in the Supreme
Court of the United States.
About 100000 in taxes were involved
in the first three cases heard. The abil-
ity of the state to collect taxes depends
upon whether lands allotted to the Creek
Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians are no
longer under restrictions as to alienation
Another case involves the right of the
state to regulate the removal of natural
gas from the state.
Attorney General West appeared on be-
half of the new state. In the tax cases
Senator Bailey of Texas was one of
counsel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Suspect Woman Employe.

The theory of the investigators that
poison was administered in milk given
the infants directed their attention to a
woman employed in the kitchen, who. ac-
cording to fellow-employes, has shown
signs Of insanity and has harbored real
or fancied grievance over her pay.
The hospital authorities say the woman
in question has nothing to do with the
preparation or delivery of food to the in
rants According to one of the nurses,
however, the dissatisfied helper recently
purchased 5 cents worth of oxalic acid
to use lin cleaning SilverWare.' But con-
firmation of this Is lacking.
Detectives ROddy, Murray and McCurdy
and a representative from the district at
torney's office went to the hospital and
took the woman to the office to be ques-
toned. She has written letters to the
trustees complaining of bad treatment.
Coroner Is Called In.
The superintendent of the hospital,
suspecting something was wrong in the
institution, called in DIR. E. r. Fiske
Later DR.. Herbert c. Allen and DR.. p
l.. De Nyse were summoned. DR.. Fiske,
detecting what he believed to be signs
of poisoning, notified Coroner Glinnen,
who Immediately started an investiga-
ton other autopsies will be per-
formed Immediately, and chemical
analyses will be made of the contents
of the stomachs
Dr. Fiske is helping the coroner's
physician in the investigation.
The officials of the hospital are ter
rified at the situation, and are said to
want thorough investigation made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Greetings From Chinese Republic

The Secretary of State has received a
cable message from Wang Chung Hui,
minister of foreign affairs in the Chinese
provisional government, saying that the
republic of China sends hearty greet
ings to sister of China across Pacific in
honor of birthday of father of democ-
racy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
MRS. HALL PRESIDENT
Of SPONSORS SOCIETY
Women Who Have ChriStened
American Warships Are
Holding Meeting Here.

Mrs. r. T. Hall was elected president
States Navy, at a meeting, of the Organi-
zation held at the New Willard yesterday
The membership is made up of women
and the meeting was called to order by
Mrs. John G. South of Frankfort, Ky,
daughter of Senator Bradley of Ken
lucky, and president of the organization
during the past year. She christened the
battleship Kentucky while she was Miss
Christine Bradley some years ago.
Following the election of Mrs. Hall,
Mrs. John r. Pels and Mrs. George Cam
eron were chosen vice presidents; Miss
Edith Benham, secretary, and Mrs.
Charles w.. MacQuoid, treasurer. Miss
Elizabeth Fleming Mrs. w. w. Chaplin
and Mrs. Louis Lourer were selected as
members of the organization board of
control.
Opportunities of Society.
1.-THE Opportunities of the Society of
Sponsors to Be of Service to the Navy
was the subject discussed in an address
by Chaplain G. Livingston Bayard of the
navy. Rev. Ulysses G. 3. Pierce, chap
Souls Unitarian Church. which is at
tended by President Taft. delivered the
invocation.
A decision was reached during the
meeting to devote all the money of the
society over the necessary expenses to
the Navy Relief Society. which cares for
the widows and orphans of sailors and
marines. The members also agreed to
take an active part in their respective
states in bringing about a proper appre-
citation of the navy and in having enact
ed a law to prevent discrimination
against the uniform
A number of entertainments will be
given the visitors while in Washington.
They will visit the Naval Academy to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
For Permanent Maneuvering Ground

BY a vote of 17S to 60 the House yes
terday passed a bill to create a commits
sion to inspect and report on the advis-
ability of establishing permanent ma
neuvering ground near Admission, Ala.
The bill was introduced by Representative
Dent and was debated in the House
Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23

Frederick Rcsenlieb, twenty-eight years
old, was killed. and Joseph Wright. thirty
years old, and Charles Ullom, thirty
years old. were injured by the explosion
of a boiler at the wells of the Carter
Oil Company at Trail Run, near Sister,
vile, w. Va, Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Will Analyze 10000 Replies.

Thursday the federation's department
on regulation of industrial corporations
will consider an analysis of the 5000 re-
plies to it's QUESTIONABLE on Trusts
and it's proposed Act to supplement the
Sherman antitrust law" based thereon.
The chairman of the National Associa-
ton OF State Food and Dairy Commits
sioners has Joined with the federation S
department on pure food and drugs in in
viting the members of that body to at
tend its meeting or to send their views on
the question, What amendments, if any,
should be proposed to the federal food
and drug act, and what legislation should
be proposed to the states to conform
Herewith"
Means Of preventing the claws delay
will be the topic of the department on re-
form in legal procedure, which consists of
representative lawyers from every state
in the Union. That department is urging
the passage of the bill drafted by a COM
mittee of the American Bar Association
designed to prevent delay and unneces-
sary cost in litigation through reversa1s
by higher courts on technicalties.
The womans welfare department will
meet Thursday. It's program will consist
OF business meeting in the morning and
addresses from representative women in
the afternoon.
The annual dinner will be held at the
New Willard Hotel the evening of Wed
nesday, March &. and Thursday evening.
March Z. Mr.. and Mrs. John Hays Ham,
mond will give reception at their home
In Washington to the delegates and men,
bers of the National Civic Federation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23

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