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The Washington times., 1912-07-16
CAMPAIGN
COST BUT 100000,
BELMONT DECLARES
New York Democrat Gave
$250,000 of This Himself,
He Tells Senators.

That the Democratic Presidential cam
paign Of 1904 cost less than a million
dollars, and somewhere in the region
of $500, 900 or 500 0oo, was the opinion ex-
pressed today before the Senate sub
committee which Is investigating CAM
paign contributions by August Bull
mont, the New York financiar and
Democrat, whom William Jennings
Bryan sought to read out of the con-
vention at Baltimore.
Moreover. Mr.. Belmont, who was SO
badly lambasted by Mr.. Bryan because
of his interest in the Clark candidacy,
took an interest in the Parker campaign
to the tune of something like $50 000
This was not inclusive of what he gave
that year to State and local campaigns
1t appeared from Mr.. Belmont's tes-
timony that the business of being a
loyal and patriotic Democrat has been
highly expensive to him.. He insisted
however, that he had no further in.
terest In the election OF Judge Parker
than that OF a good Democrat who
wanted to see the ticket carry.
Belmont's Memory Poor.
Mr.. Belmont made an interesting wit
ness, but, nevertheless, he was far
from being able to shed that illumina-
ton on the subject Of the Democratic
campaign contributions and expenses OF
1904 which the committe, headed by
Senator Clapp, is seeking. 1t was clear
the moment he got on the stand that
tho same bacillus that has seemingly
affected the memories OF SUCH witnesses
as George B. Cortelyou and Thomas
Taggart had been operating around In
the immediate vicinage Of Mr.. Belmont
Mr.. Belmont will be followed tomor-
row by William +. sheehan,, and the
cock.
Mr.. Belmont was not the treasurer OF
the committee through the 1904 cam
paign. He was, however, one of the
foremost figures In the campaign and
one Of the largest contributors. He be.
came treasurer In 1906, at the reques,
Of National Chairman Taggart. Then
there was handed over to him balance
Of s447.
Havemeyer's Mite Returned.
One of the most interesting state.
ments made by Mr.. Belmont was thai
a $4,000 contribution was made to the
committee in 1904 by Henry Havemeyer
This was returned. 1t was the subject
Of a conference among the leaders
Chairman Taggart thought II "undesira-
ble" 30 II was returned.
Mr.. Belmont admitted this might have
been a trust contribution. But he knew
nothing Of trust contributions generally
to the campaign.
In answer to questions by Senatoi
Clapp, MI. Belmont told the committee
| he was a member of the campaign com.
mittee, that he trusted entirely to the
committee in financial matters, and thai
he had not intended to get so deep ir
the financing Of the campaign as he die
when he went into II.
But one thing led to another, and al
the deficits piled up he gave largely fol
the purpose of meeting them. He begaT
advancing money early In the campaign
He knew nothing Of any books Of tho
committee that would show all the facts
about financing the campaign.
Senator Jones took the witness ir
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hand and led him into the subject OF
the total OF his contributions.
what was your total contribution? 2"
"I do not recall said Mr.. Belmont.
Was 1t over sOooooT
Mr.. Belmont then admitted Il was
over t1cc,O00. and finally he said, ques-
toned further by Jones, that he was
he said he could not tell accurately. It
was mostly In cash, some In checks
He had always contributed 20 State
and local campaigns. he said, aud could
not tell what he gave to these cam
Mr. Belmont said he had never heard
the total Of the Democratic contribu-
tlone of 1904 mentioned, and he did not
know about the Republican contribu-
tons.
Mr.. Belmont recalled giving two
checks Of $1,000 each to q local Hun
garian leader in New York. II was for
organization purposes.
He mentioned a Mr.. Hall, theassistant
treasurer, as having kept the records
but he did not know his whereabouts.
Gave As Good Democrat.
He said the chairman and treasurer
were acquainted with the details OF
the contributions. .
and they seemed to have little knowl-
cage on tne SupJocI saiu CHAIRMAN
Clapp. -...
ton to the committee why you con-
tributed?" asked Senator Jones.
II was active In the nomination of
that. AS I had consented to serve on
the committee and funds were not
forthcoming, I gave of my own money.
AS deficits occurred saw that they
were met"
Questioned IL Judge Parker was un-
der any obligation to him. he said:
Judge Parker was perfectly free
and independent man. He was not un-
der obligations to me. On the con-
trary, Judge Parker understood from
me absolutely there would be nothing
could accept.
II had my own business and could
not and would not accept any favors.
Judge Parker understood this. My in
| terest was purely as Democrat. ! not
only have not sought favors, but l al
| wavs disclaimed them"
He insisted, moreover, that he had
no interests that would have been
affected by legislation and that his
contributions were not for the pur-
pose OF getting legislation.
Paynter, he said he had begun going
| to Democratic national conventions
| in 1868 with his father.
He admitted that his contributions
| had not embarrassed him financially
| said they were in excess of what he
| had intended to give, but, having go,
/ into. the fight, he had, as was his
custom, helped to see II through with
out stopping to count the cost.
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ARRESTSMADE IN
GAMBLERS DEATH
Gamblers Scale of Prices
for Police Protection

NEW YORK, July 18.--Here Is the
scale of prices for gambling
protection by the police as Civ
en- to District Attorney Whit.
man by Herman Rosenthal, the
gambler, who was killed early
today;
Initial fee for being allowed to
open q gambling house for
roulette, faro, etc, $500.
Monthly gambling house pay.
ment, $500.
Initial fee for opening an after.
noon pool room, $500.
Monthly payment to police, for
pool room, $500.
Dice rooms (smalD, per month,
$50.
Dice rooms 1arse), per month,
$3.50.
Poker clubs (smalD, per month,
$50.
Poker rooms (large), per month,
S1O0.
The total protection revenue per
year turned over to the authori-
ties, according to RosenthaPs
computation, is s4,OO0,OOO per
annum for Greater New York.
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Forestry Association
Members Off on Trip

Otto Luebkert, vice president of the
American Audit Company, and John
Weaver, both of Washington, were
members of a large party Of directors
and guests OF the American Forestry
Association, which left last night on a
special car over the New York. New
Haven, and Hartford railway for the
White mountains. where they will in
spect New Hampshire State nurseries
and the lands recently purchased by
the Society for the Protection Of the
New Hampshire Forests, also the tracts
purchased by the Government through
the National Forest Reserve Commis-
sion.
During the trip the directors and
members OF the executive board of the
association will hold meetings, at which
many matters of importance will be dis
cussed.
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Would Grant Free Entry
Of European Souvenirs

Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury
Curtis, in charge of customs, today noti-
fed the House Ways and Means Com
tions OF the Peters bill. designed to
change the regulations with regard to
the character of personal effects that
may be brought in free OF duty from
abroad under the 500 exemption limit.
Mr.. Curtis strongly approves the pro-
vision which allows Americans to bring
in duty-free from Europe curios and
for sale in this country. This is the
most striking feature Of the bill.
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Cannot Ask President
To Disclose Names

The Senate Committee on Judiciary
has turned down a provision in a
House bill which requires the President
to make public all Endorsements for
applicants for Federal judgeships. Tho
bill in question Is the Evans measure
dealing with the assignment: of dis
trict Judges. The Senate committee
took the ground the President, under
the Constitution. had sole power 20
appoint judges by and With the advice
and consent Of the Senate and elimi-
mated the provision.
The Washington times., 1912-07-16
New Dreadnaught Is
Stuck in Delaware Bay

WILMINGTON. Del. July l6.-Ths
new batteship Wyoming, which left
Philadelphia on her trial trip yester-
day. is stuck on a sandbar at Three
Quarter Point about a mile and a half
below this city.
Government tugs have gone to her
assistance. Her captain reports no
damage done, and II is expected hat
she will proceed with the high tide.
The Washington times., 1912-07-16
Chairman Hilles
Goes to New York

Charles d. Hilles left for New York
at midnight to assume his new duties
as chairman of the Republican national
committee.
Hilles' place as secretary to the Presi-
dent has not been filled.
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"a Hurt in Wreck.

PARIS. July 16.-A passenger train
upon the western railroad crashed In"
to a buffer at the Care des Invalides
today and was derailed. Twenty-four
OF the passengers were injured, some
Of them seriously.
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CHURCH IS STRUCK
BY LIGHTNING AND
THREE WOMEN HURT
Ediice at Ounce Orchard,
Montgomery County,
Little Damaged.

ROCKVILLE, Nd, July 16.-Mrs
Charles Small, Of Washington, and Mrs.
Thomas Briggs and Mrs. Hattie How
ard, Of Ounce Orchard, this county.
were seriously injured by lightning
while attending services In the Ounce
Orchard Methodist Church Sunday
afternoon. The bolt entered the church
while the pastor, the Rev. J. Harry
Smith. was in the midst of his sermon.
causing CONSERVATION among the wor-
shippers and abruptly ending the serv-
ices.
The bolt entered the church by way
of the chandelier, to which 1t was con-
veyed by metal tube which feeds gaso-
lene from a tank on the roof. Mrs.
ately beneath the chandelier and Mrs.
Howard was fifteen feet away.
Mrs. Small fell unconscious, in which
condition she remained half an hour.
and was painfully burned about the
head, face, neck, and shoulders. Mrs.
Briggs and Mrs. Howard were badly
stunned and burne dabout the face and
neck. The building was but little dam
aged.
this county. was acquitted by Judge
Mace, in the police court here. yester-
day afternoon of a charge Of assault
with intent TO murder preferred by Nor
man 8. Bowles, OF Washington. Bowies
represented that Eggleston drew a re-
volver and a rife on him and threat
ened to shoot him full OF holes" but
Judge Mace did not think the evidence
showed that he really intended doing
relied about a business matter, the
home Of Eggleston being the scene Of
the trouble.
A large number of persons from all
parts Of the county attended the funeral
denly Saturday evening at his home
near Olney The funeral was held at
o'clock yesterday afternoon from St
Johns Episcopal Church at Olney. The
| rector, the Rev. c. d. Lafferty, conduct
ed the services. and the interment was
] in 0lney Cemetery. Captain Griffith was
, eighty-one years old.
Daniel Jones, son Of the late Samuel
II. Jones. OF Wheaton district, this
county. died few days ago in Denver.
Col, OF tuberculosis. aged thirty-fve
years. He Is survived by his>wife. The
funeral took place Sunday. afternoon
from Grace Episcopal Church at Wood Wood
of Takoma Park, officiating. Burial
was in the cemetery near the church.
Fire, caused by lightning. destroyed
the barn on the farm OF George r. Rice.
near Travilah, this county, Sunday af-
ternoon. A large amount of hay, sew
eral hundred bushels OF newly threshed
wheat, and agricultural implements
were also consumed The loss is placed
at about 5000. fully covered by in
surance
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

have arrived from Seattle and VIII spend
the next month or more visiting her par
entS, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. NJ. Forbes.
Mrs. Howard Stowe has gone 10 Cali
fornia to spend the next few months.
Mrs. T.. Owings Scheckel will enter
tain next Saturday in honor Of Miss Nora
Scheckell. one OF the brides OF early
summer,
Mrs. Julia VI. Allen entertained a party
OF friends Saturday afternoon at the Or
pheum, followed by luncheon given at
her home in the Meredith apartments.
Red carnations and ribbons were the
decorations.
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tenant Pardcc
Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Jennings will
entertain tonight at A dinner at their
home in compliment 10 Mr.. and Mrs,
George "A. Eaton.
Miss Colburne and the upper classes Of
Rowland hall will entertain at dancing
party next Friday evening.
Mrs. Charles Tying has issued cards for
n tea TO lie given Tuesday, May 2S,
Mrs. ]. " Houston and her younger
daughter, Miss CiriZeile Houston, have
returned from stay OF several weeks
in the east
Miss Rhea Jenson will entertain the
young girls Of the Billiken club this
afternoon at her home In Canyon road
Miss Florence Alien, who has been
studying law in New York, is expected
home the latter part OF the summer for
a brief vacation,
Mrs. Eugene B. Palmer will entertain
the members of the Fortnishtly club to-
day at her home on X street
DR.. and Mrs. Leslie w. Snow will en-
tertain a party OF friends this evening
at bridge at their home. on First avenue
Mrs. Windsor v. Rice will be the hos
tess today at tho first OF two bridge teas
at her home in East South Temple
street,
Mss Mary Luman leaves Washington
within a day OF two to spend week or
Bamberger and Miss Florence Halloran
before coming home.
Mrs. Robert c. Kremers and her baby
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

rs. r. Il. MCONAUGHN enter
isined party of the young girls
nj delightfully."- yesterday al lunch
sOn al the Commercial club in
celebration OF the birthday of
|hvhtsr Miss Gladys McConaughy.
50 table was laid in the gold room
ru lovely picture with the bevy
|aEflfu young girls surrounding it,
wealth OF Elacs for decoration.
p ts.ail IVES In The lilac shades. and
fies cards with appropriate daffy-
y zach guest were at the vari-
e;s- The company included be-
Hn ana Miss McConaughy, Miss
n Rooklidge, Miss Isabel Shiffer,
Ese Evans. Miss Josephine We'll.
lins Mcmillan. Miss Lorna Rus
LH Charlotte Boutwell,, Miss Hazel
6 Mlss Marguerite Stewart. Miss
MShall, Miss Cary Marshall, Miss
Beaily, Miss Elsie Mcmillan,
nigsret Dunn, Miss Margaret
Mss Margaret Mcclure. Miss
hrusy, Miss Gencve Savage and
sdalls Houston.
'1satfnl affair Of Yesterday after
rs the bridge tea given by the
8 me East Side guild Of st.
snlrch at the home of Mrs.
a; Bailey on First avenue
. hundred guests enjoyed the
Senty tables Of bridge preceding
The rooms were gay with
ea o. purple lilacs, great vases
aS Inc parlors. the Railways and
while In the dining room the
Presented a contrasting though
~ sight with a rustic basket
nn pink and white snapdragons
~ Here Mrs George z. Wal
IL MIC T. W. Boyer poured tea
@ and Mrs. King Cobbs. Mrs.
and Mrs. Turner assisted both
zHins and in serving.
ssnoy ID. Cleveland entertained
tns Intimate friends of Miss
10y yesterday afternoon at a
~ ner home In First ave-
,aes tables We're filled with the
q. o ialer q few more came In
~ ~ Mrs- Robert j. Gleudin-
~ afs- Lester Freed poured Tea
While Miss Mildred Nc
MISS Isabel Shiffcr assisted
N tne rooms the rich fragrance
II NsiS no Wmte lilacs pervaded and
.pGe room clusters Of purple
u" decorated the table.
n,..s Jensen and Mrs, a, II. En-
aneh number OF ihclI
tnaay at bridge luncheon
ne n. Oh Inc former. eight tables
!, ~ ~ guests at the luncheon and
ma same Of bridge. Lilacs oi
80 nhile were used through al
i iahd and the hostesses were as
silss Dorrltt Hyde. Miss Dais,
I'D aB. 2 Ellis.
sailoeon,O potrait OF Miss Mar
h7tIss" s"'g,0Ompanying the article, th'
N tribune has an claborat,
h u,s. concert given last F-rida,
Asm Nray. and Margle Webbcl
tbIc eigb 1t WAS Miss Gray:
IN recital since going TO 10
uake her home, and II wa.
Ia complimentary manner b.
lcu,sisnd sind Mrs. w. 3, Graham o
deiirh, entertained a party o
a lss,r. Sunday night at
,aijes MI M. quarters, the guests be
sba;n cartwright. their hous
eu, a. ana Mrs. James NJ. PETTY
"n' Mrs. h. I. johnson
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

For soreness of the muscles whether
induced by violent exercise or injury,
Chamberlains Liniment is excellent.
This liniment is also highly esteemed
for the relief it affords in cases of
rheumatism. Sold by all dealers.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

The Women's' Missionary society Of the
First Presbyterian church will meet this
afternoon lt $50 O'Clock with Mrs. IT, c..
Mcmillan $40 Eosi South Temple street
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Jennings will
entertain tonight at a dinner at their
home in compliment to Mr.. and Mrs,
George a. Eaton.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

Lieutenant and Mrs. Daley and Lieu
tenant Pardcc
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

The Missionary society Of the First
methodist church Will meet this afternoon
With Mrs. Harold Etearna. 1876 East 5th
South street
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

The ladies In the class of Silent Unity
meet every Tuesday afternoon at 30
O'Clock with Mrs. Alice b. Parker at 10T
North Main street. All students OF New
Thought are cordially invited.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

The regular monthly meeting OF St
Marks Hospital association will be held
at Y. w. G. A. at 1880 a, m. tomorrow.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

The civics committee of the Titan Fed
crahon OF Nomen's .clubs VIII meet this
afternoon AT the residence OF Mrs T. n
Cook NJ X street. The decoration com
mittec arranging for tic reception OF
deipEatcs to the biennial meeting OF tl?!
national federation OF women's clubs in
San Francisco when chey stop in Salt
Lake and representatives. Of the assocla-
zion OF city Cubs arc requested to at
tend the meeting.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

The Wasatch Literary club will mce
this afternoon with Mrs, r., Hauxhurst
lelS Blatne avenue. Mrs. j. r. Phinne,
Vacation"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

The Bay View Reading club was en-
noon by Mrs. Ambrose Noid. lis IT street
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

The Mothers club OF the Free Kinder
garten and Neighborlood House associa-
ton Will meet Thursday afternoon at the
Nciehborhood House. Miss Amy Eaton
will give a talk OF interest TO mothers.
Miss Nellie Shermer kindergarten teach
er, also will talk. Mrs. Emma Ramsey
Morris will sing and Miss Martha Hen
derson will give piano solo.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

Miss ColDurne and the upper classes Of
Rowland hall will entertain at a dancing
party next Friday evening
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

a special meeting of the Jewish Relief
society is called for this morning al
1880 o'clock, to meet at the home OF
Mrs. William Graupcr. 81 Canning apart.
ments. Business OF Importance will be
transacted. All members are requested
TO be nreSent
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

The Rcbekah Veterans will give a care
social at Mrs. Albert Fisher home 120t
West Second South. Thursday afternoon
at O'Clock. All veterans and friend:
are invited.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

Mrs. Charles Tying has issued cards 10
tea TO lie given Tuesday, May 2S,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

Ocu,sisnNo sino Mrs. w. 3, Graham of
deijrb, entertained a party of
3 a INV ully Sunday night at a
[sdes AvIr WI. Quarters, the guests be-
. Gbf,;n ss Cartwright. their house
|eut a. ana Mrs. James NJ. Petty.
. "hd Mrs. n. /. johnson.
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Mrs. Windsor v. Rice viii be the hos
tess today at tho first OF two bridge teas
at her home in East South Temple
street
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-12-26


If the County Court--as officers
of the county--has the right to
say there shall be no prize fight
ing in Mexico, then the voters OF
the county, who elect these Off
GERS, should certainly have some
share in saying if we may have
certain other nuisances here-a
saloon, for instance; institutions
that not only hurt the morals and
good name of the community but
which at times, il nothing worse,
bring court costs upon the tax
payers Of the entire county. OF
course the Message is for the
Unit Law, which is soon to be
considered in the Missouri Legis.
lature.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-12-26
A Frog Dealers Visit.

A Stanton (lll.) paper gets off
the following great big long plain
-funnyism:
Philip Shire of Mexico, Mo-,
has been visiting relatives and
friends in this city the past week.
Philip delivered carload of
frogs for Mt. Olive wedding and
afterward visited in this city.
This is an unusual time of the
year to market frogs but after the
election, the Bull Moose frogs be-
came respondent and lost flesh SO
Philip decided to market them.
He is thinking of importing
some Champ Clark frogs to take
their place. The Taft Frogs all
died after the election, but the
Wilson ones are as lively as crick-
cts. Philip says, while before
the election he noticed that there
was trouble among the frogs and
investigation proved that the
trouble was between the Bull
Moosers and the Republican
frogs which finally became so bad
that he had to separate them. so
he kept the Republican frogs in
one pond, the Bull Moosers in an
other and left the Democratic
frogs where they were. In max
ing the transfer, it is quite task
to determine one kind of frogs
from another, but after closely
examining them, he found the
Taft frogs had double chins and
the Bull Moosers had sprouted
horns and the Wilson frogs had
cross eyes. Later the Bull Moos-
Us All went 10 hofnS instead of
legs which caused them to lose
their market value.
lie has another batch of frogs
coming on which he will have TO
dispose OF, because they are
Democratic office seekers. They
are beginning to create serious
trouble.
Philip has been having a serious
time with his frogs, but now that
the Taftites are dead, the Teddy.
ties marketed, if he can just get
the Democratic frogs to quit seek
ing office he will be a happy man.
He goes back home with good
hope of a reconciliation in his
frog establishment.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-12-26

S. p. Woodward, who for some
time has been connected with the
Doolin-W Woodward Mercantile Co.
atsRush Hill. has sold his interest
to his partner, W. S. Doolin. and
thinks of locating in Arizona. Mr..
Woodward is a splendid citizen
and Audrain will regret to lose
him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-12-26

The Legislature will meet the
Sth of next month. Hon. T.. A.
Shannon, of this county, will in.
troduce a bill changing the laws
governing the property rights of
women. Mr.. Shannon thinks that
section giving big able-bodied
man $500 and a years supplies
ont of his deceased wife's estate
even tho that may represent all
she has, should be blotted out en-.
tirely.