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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
Col. Roosevelt Publishes An
other Letter as Evidence.
NEVER A CANDIDATE"
But Never Said He Would Refuse
Unsought Nomination.
ALSO HIS HANDS ARE FREE
Quotes From Letter Written to
Frank A. Munsey Last
January.

NEW YORK, March 5.-To clear up
conflicting statements as TO what he had
said in the past in regard to the preSi-
Dental nomination, Col. Roosevelt today
made public letter which he wrote last
January to Frank y. Munsey. the pub
Usher. Col. Roosevelt's object in giving
out the communication, he said, was to
refute the charge that he was breaking
promise in agreeing to accept the nomlna-
tion if it were offered to him. He called
particular attention TO passage in the
letter, in which, while stating that he
would not be a candidate, he declared
that he would not go on record as being
unwilling to accept the nomination.
ITO every man | talked to- said Col.
Roosevelt, Il made in substance that
same statement, and l made it in literally
hundreds of letters
Told Friend and Foe"
The portion of the Munsey letter to
which the colonel called particular atten-
ton follows:
What have said to YOU and am about
TO say to you l have, for instance, said
not only to other friends who think /
ought to be nominated, but to friends
,and even foes who think / ought not
TO be nominated, provided only l could
trust their sincerity, intelligence and
truthfulness.
For instance, l have said the same
thing TO Secretary Stimson, Secretary
Meyer and Representative Longworth,
who are supporting Taft: to Mr.. Pinchot
and Representatives LenroOt and Kent,
who are supporting La Toilette. l have
said that TO editors like Mr.. Nelson. Mr..
Van Vaikenburg and MIR. Wright: prac-
tically said that to the entire Aldine Club
democrats. republicans, every one.
Il am not and shall not be a candidate.
] shall not seek the nomination, nor would
] accept it IL 1t came to me as the result
of an intrigue. But l will not tie my
hands by q statement which would make
IL difficult or impossible for me to serve
the public by undertaking a great task
II the people as a whole seemed definitely
to come to the conclusion that ought to
do that task. In other words SO far as
in me lies, am endeavoring to look at
this matter purely from the standpoint Of
the public interest of the interest of the
people as a whole, and not in the least
from my own standpoint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
Cadets Going to Front.

MEXICO CITY. March 5.-As in the
last days of the presidency of Porfirio
Diaz, the military school at 1ialpan, a
suburb of the capital, is to be called upon
to release it's third and fourth year
students for service at the front. 1t is
estimated that a hundred of them will
be given their commissions and sent
north Immediately.
Gen. Pascual Crozco is to be met with
stubborn resistance on his march toward
the south. Seventeen carloads of light
and heavy artillery started from here for
TorreOn this morning
Gen. Banquet. with 1,OOO seasoned
men. is DUE to arrive in the capital
today on his way north. Gen. Geron-
oimO Trevino of Monterey is to cooper
ate with Gen. Jose Gonzalez Salas, the
ex-war minister, to oppose the advance
of the rebels with all available resources.
Ell PASO. Texas. March 5.-A train
with many Americans aboard left
Chihuahua today, according to Mexi-
can Central officials. They are due
here tonight.
The rebels are reported in peaceful
possession of Chihuahua, making
ready for an advance on Mexico City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
Col. Roosevelt Explains
His Letter to Van VaIkenburu

OYSTER BAY. y. Y. March 5.-Col
Theodore Roosevelt last night told in de-
tail the circumstances under which he
wrote the letter. dated June ~, 1911, to
MIR. Van Valkenburg of the Philadelphia
North American.
Upon learning that the entire letter had
been made public yesterday afternoon
Col. Roosevelt made this formal state
ment:
AT that time persistent efforts had
been made from Washington to convince
the progressives that / was really sup
porting Mr.. Taft. On this particular oc-
casion the statement was made with the
greatest explictness. i promptly denied
the statement. and was then assured on
the one hand that it had been inspired
from the White House. and assured on
the other hand that IL had not been, but
on the contrary was made purely on the
initiative of the Associated Press. The
Associated Press people assured me that
they were not responsible for the false
statements. and, as will be seen by
reference to the letter itself, Mr.. Noyes
was quoted as having got the Information
from independent sources. / do not know
who gave out this letter. but am certain
that il was not Mr.. Van Valkenburg, for
j know him to be an honorable man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
Law Hampers Schools.

The members of the board will ask for
changes in the school laws. because they
believe the schools are hampered by the
present entangiements OF the organic act.
They have had great difficulty in maxi
ing changes. appointments and transfers
in the personnel, because Of the intri-
cacies of the law. 1t is we'll known that
the best thing to do would sometimes be
the very thing the red tape of the law
forbade. and it is based on experience Of
this sort that the recommendations to
change the law will be based.
However, in the difficult subjects OF
teachers salaries, teachers increases and
longevity pay, the board has the signal
distinction Of having won every case thai
has been brought up against it for test
In the courts: and the board was back of
the Dean case, wherein the intricate
teachers substitute pay question was set
tied The board has been hampered by
not having the aid of the Office of the
corporation council, and in many other
ways a9fl of these difficulties win he
straigite ed out. 1t is hoped. IL the rec
ommendal ions are adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
FRANCE MAY SEND SHIP
Orozco to Meet With Stubborn Re-
sistance on March South.
AMERICANS QUIT CHIHUAHUA
Train Leaves for Ell Paso-Improve-
ment Shown in General
Conditions

PARIS. March IA noteworthy decla-
ration was made today to the Associated
Press by Gen. Porfirio Diaz in connec-
ton with a dispatch from New York
printed here reporting that he had writ
ten a letter to friend in New York say
ing that on account of the existing con-
ditions in Mexico he was ready to return
there if the country needed him.
In response to a Geographic request as
to his intentions. Gen. Diaz who is stay
ing at Cap Dali, on the French Riviera,
telegraphed:
What / promised my compatriots was
that 1 would return should war break
out against a foreign enemy, and not
that 1 would return to take part in the
struggle of the parties. / have no in
tention of intervening in the strife of the
parties, especially while they have not
recovered their reason.
(Signed) ''PORFIRIO DIAZ.'
The French government is considering
the advisa bility of sending a warship to
Mexico in connection with the reported
fears of an anti-foreign movement in
that country. If the government decides
on such action the cruiser Descartes,
which is now at Rio Janeiro. will proceed
to Mexico, where France has important
interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
Cardinal Gibbons Plea.
cardinal Gibbons. who presided at I

lContinued on Eighth PaEe,l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05
WEATHER.

Unsettled. with. snow late to-
night or Wednesday; temperature
tonight about IS degrees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-05

SContinued on Eighth Page.l
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
A. L. CHANDLER
Liz ned to Abraham Lincoln and David
Harum.

Lik> ned to Abraham Lincoln and David
Harum.
The Howell Republican has this to
say of A. L. Chandler, who was in that
village last week defending the men ar.
rested in the raid made on locker club
where it is charged that liquor was be-
ing sold illegally: "Mr. Chandler is a
slow moving, soft spoken man with a
deeply lined fsce suggesting Abraham
Lincoln and with much of the manner
of discouraged and under paid Meth
odist preacher. But he also has the
keen, homely wit of Lincoln and cred
tied with being q wonderful judge Of
human nature. Mentally, he is first
class replica Of David Harum. Right
at the start, he had the lawyers for the
prosecution pulling down shelf full of
law books in the face of the. fact that
they were there to examine Messrs
Scully and Brayton on complaint and
warrant for Al. Fishbeck. With the
Justices assistance, the matter was
Strengthened out and the case pro-
ceeded"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Burton.

Mrs George Snyder Of Ovid, spent
Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs e
w Mason-Mr and Mrs Millard Nc
Crsery of st. Johns, spent Friday of
last week with Mr. and Mrs A E Cadz
Mrs Andrew Stevens and son Don,
Of Owosso, was. the guests over Sunday
Of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Purves, and
family-Miss 8 NJ Collins who has
tbsei1 o guest of Mr. and Mrs e II Smith
for about two months, returned to her
home In Detroit, Thursday of last week
20 81 Wright Of Pontiac, Is the guest
Of Mr. and Mrs e r Vincent-One
hundred and three attended the M F
Aid, Wednesday, at the home-of Mrsnd
Mrs u g Stif-Rev II J Hescott was
called to Montrose, Tuesday, to ofaciate
ct the funeral Of friend-Franl
Davids was business visitor at Yer
non. Wednesdsy-Mrs Jonas Cook Sr
returned homo from Flint, Saturday
after o visit with her son and wife. D.
and Mrs Henry Cook Ma
loney spent the week end with his sol
and wife, Mr. and Mrs w e Maloney
of Owoss0.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19

w. g. smalley, long Q resident Of
Caledonia township, southeast Of this
city, died suddenly Monday evening
from heart trouble from which he had
suffered for long time. Mr.. Smalley
had been about as usual during the day
and after eating supper went to the
barn to complete his chores. return.
ing within a short time and just
after sitting down he was observed by
members of his family to pitch forward
and death apparently was instantan-
eous as he did not speak. The deceas-
ed had resided on his farm for over A
years, coming to this county from
Washtenaw county, where he was born
rs years ago. He was man of good
principles, a conscientious citizen and
splendid neighbor. Surviving are his
widow, four daughters, Mrs. Cora Pal
mer and Mrs. Lula Hazard of Owosso,
Misses Grace and Bessie, and one son,
Walter who reside at home; also one
sister, Mrs. Henry Smith of this city
Funeral services were conducted from,
the home Thursday afternoon, Rev. G.
II. Hanks officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Birthday Celebration

Mrs. A. H. Northway delightfuRy
entertained a party of friends Thurs
day at dinner at her home 521 Adams
street. The event was held in honvg
of Mrs. Northway's mother, Mrs. VIM
Chaffee, who observed her 93rd birth
day ann1versary.-..-srs-. g. Z -.
The dining room table was prettify
arranged, A vase Of roses and green
cry made "a handsome centerpiecs. $
Mrs. Chaffee is enjoying the best oa
health and bids fair to celebraSe
many more anniversaries. She vrer
the recipient of many beautiful 0ow-
ers.
The following ladies were present.
Mrs. George Eddy of Byrot; Miss S41-
ella Morton of Pontiac; Mrs Frs6
Storrer; Mrs. George Haskell, Wrs~
Fred Crowe; Mrs. D. J. Gerow; Mrs:
Mary Bentley; Mrs. e. Kohler; Mrs
A. r. Foster; Mrs. d. Fl. Lamb; Mrs,
George Reineke and Mrs. ]. M. Ter
bush.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Live Stock Notes.

At the sale Tuesday of Holstein
cattle Conducted by Williams & Wooley
at the Wellington Williams farm, 10
cows sold for an average price Of
$65.00. This was the third sale held
by these gentlemen at which so head
of grade and fullblood unregistered
cows and heifers have been sold, an
average price of $4,000 being received.
Buyers present at the sale Wednesday
expressed themselves as well satisfied
with their purchases. Messrs. Will
liams & Wooley will probably hold
sales again in the spring, in the mean
time several head will be kept at the
Williams farm for sale.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Insurance on City Property

1t may interest the taxpayers III
know the amount of insurance caY--
ried upon the various city buildings.
The following list was given ahs
Press-American by City Clerk Dn-
mond:
Fire insurance on city hall andron-
tents, $4,000.
Fire insurance on city library. $1F~
600.
Fire insurance on Station No X
$1,500.
Fire insurance on pump house and
machinery, $4,000.
Insurance on boilers at pnnns
house, $4,000.
Burglary insurance on city haE,
$1,000. >
Total insurance on city proper1J-
$25, 500.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Shaftsburg.

The young peoples prayer meeting
at the home Of Mrs Marshall, Friday
evening, was very well attended-Dr
and Mrs Dunhsm are entertaining his
brother and nephew for few days
The chicken pie dinner for the benefit
of the Oak Plain cemetery association
was well attended. The proceeds.
which were $25, will be used in beau
tifying the cemetery. After the din
ner was served ladies' auxiliary was
organized with Mrs A J Harper az
Mrs Green, vice president
Mrs J P Shaft. secretary and Mrs J J
Van De Wsrker, treasurer. The next
meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 20, with
Mrs p Shaft-Mrs Myron VsnRipel
Of Evart, who has been spending two
weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs a
Hoag, returned to her home Tuesday
accompanied BY her. sons, Monroe and
Arthur-Mrs Rodier, who has beel
very i'll at the home of her sister, Mr.
Kay, is slowing improving-Raymon'
Shaft of Lansing, spent Sunday wit
his parents here.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Jewelry Store Changes Hands

M. l.. Willoughby of Ithaca has
purchased the jewelry stock Of Ed
ward Wilson at 200 North Washf ag-
ton street. Mr.. Wilson will remaiT
with the store for about three weeKE
until he decides definitely what ks
will do. He is considering q lucf&t..
tive position as salesman with iargs
jewelry firm.
Mr.. Willoughby, who has come fH
this city well recommended, is grad
uate from Northern Illinois Opticiay
college. 1t is predicted that Mr.. VIII
loughby will continue to enlarge the
business as it increased under tfls
supervision of his predecessor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Peter Hurst Dead

Peter Hurst, we'll known and high
ly respected resident of Bennington
township, died Saturday at his home
of dropsy and heart trouble. He was
about 55 years cid and had lived in
Bennington for a number of years.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning
at $3.50 o'clock at st. Isador's Catholic
church, Laingsburg. Interment took
place in the Catholic cemetery there.
Surviving are his widow, four sons and
two daughters, William, John, Patrick,
Michael. Sarah and Alice Hurst.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
The New Grocery.

Nutson & Wright, grocers, opened
for business the first Of this week with
q complete new stock of goods, new
fixtures, etc. They are located in the
81. E. Nusbaum building on Main
street east, formerly known as the w.
A. Woodland building, which has been
remodeled for them and with its new
front presents an attractive appearance.
Inside the store the goods are well
arranged and look inviting. The firm
is out to secure business. has it's own
delivery and is qnoting prices which
will help to reduce the "high cost of
living" Give them a call
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
oilmore-Suttou,

Miss Edna V. Gilmore and Ora F
Sutton, both of Caledonia township,
were married at O'Clock Sunday even.
ing at the Congregational parsonage,
Rev. Carlos a. Hanks officiating. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin
Williams Of Corunna Mr.. and Mrs
Sutton will reside on the groom's farm
In Caledonia township. Their friends
extend congratulations.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Death OF Mrs John Shay.

Funeral services for Mrs. John Shay,
who died early Tuesday morning at
the family home near Henderson, will
be held this afternoon at the house and
the M. E. church in Henderson, Rev.
9. Fl. Hanks officiating.
Mrs. Shay had suffered for nearly
three years with q cancer of the stom-
sch, and for some days before her death
was in . emi.unconscious condition.
The call to the better world came as Q
great relief to her and while her family
feel deeply her death they know that
their loss is her gain. ~
Agnes Waldie was born In Edinburg,
Scotland, October 10, 1884. and came to
America with her parents when about
20 years!of age. The family settled in
the vicinity of Gansnoque. Canada,
where Miss Wsldie was married to An
drew Hurst. About thirty-twoo years
ago Mr.. and Mrs. Hurst came to Michi
1 esn,I tthi5g up their .residence on 9
farm near Ovid. Later they moved K
Henderson. where Mr.. Hurst died II
1881. About eighteen years ago Mrs
Hurst was married to Jonn Shay. who
survives her. She .is also survived b.
I've sons and two daughters, Thoma'
and Frank Of Chicago; David r., o
Moosejaw, N. w. T.; Watson g. and
James b. Hurst of this city: Mrs. Car
Trough Of Dsnville. NJ, and Miss Jes
ME Hurst; brother, Andrew Waldi
Of Toronto, Ont. and . sister, Mr.
Jane Barrow Of Gansnaque, Canada.
| While residing In Owosso . numbe
Of years ego. Mrs. Shay united Wit
,he Congregational church and retail
| d her membership there. She was
most estimable woman and the worl
: ID better for her having lived In IL.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Receiver Won Out.

= Receiver +. A. Travis Of tho Michi-
gan Milk and Food Products Co. has
won out in proceedings brought BY Ger.
tain judgment creditors residing in
Shiswassee county who tried to compel
him to pay execution liens before other
claims were paid.
'Judge sesrl banded down his opinion
January Q. 1t makes q difference to the
receivers fund Of e1, ,SO0. However. the
MORTGAGE. material mems Hen have
practically exhausted the s&qnd, ,TESt,
Johns News. fSf s-'e y ~
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
U. OF NJ. ALUMNI MEET
Plans for University Extension Cours<
and Alumni Association.

and Alumni Association.
An informal meeting of the Uni-
versity of Michigan alumni in Owosssr
was held Wednesday evening at Oon-
nUr's cafe. Nineteen members wcrr
present at a o'clock luncheon.
The object of the meeting was Two
fold. The university has added TO saS
work an university extensionscoufee
for the benefit of citizens of the state
This feature was discussed and IT wsss
voted to have such course In tkas
CITY this winter. 1t is hoped to haye
six entertainments or lectures by sfs
many members Of the u. of M. facvS-
ty A committee consisting OF Waf-
rem Pierpont, Rev. A. ]. Holland and
H. Kirk White, was authorizes ws
proceed with the work of securing
sucha course. enMores detail informxr-
ton will be given later.
Another matter brought up azA
acted upon at the meeting was the or
ganizing of an u. OF M. alumni assO-
citation for Shiawassee county. DIT. u,
N. Lamb, Leon Miner and Pal Gaoc-
Ia were appointed committee to trks
this matter in charge. Another mee&
ing will be held next Monday evening
IN the Y. w. G. A. rooms to conHiftfv'
plans along this line. Not only gvcry
graduate but all who have attendse
the u. of M. are eligible to member
ship and are invited to meet nen'
Monday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
FoRpNEx sIRQNc sAYs"ToM"
~ S%&poYGE. u
About Strongest Man in Washington
y. on the Tariff Question

About Strongest Man in Wash stor
| on the Tariff Question
From Saginaw Courier. Herald.
Thomas Doyle, one Of the most sue
cessfal farmers of Jonesfield, was In the
city Friday afternoon. having arrived
Thursday. night from Washington.
where he spent q week. There were
many things about the capitol that inn
pressed Mr.. Doyle, but few things pleas
Cd him more than the high respect and
universal esteem in which Congressman
Jos. w. Fordney is held BY the law.
makers and leading men in Washing
ton.
"The congressman is q great man"
he said. He is recognized not only 10
Q Republican but as man who has the
best interest of the people at heart. He
stands for what is- right as he sees it.
Some people in Washington said to me,
You seem to be Fordney Democrat.
I told them that's what 1 was and there
were many more of the same in this
district.
RI was in Washington for a week
and l was impressed by the extreme
friendliness of everybody. I could not
have been used better if l had been a
member of royal family. From the
hotelkeeper to the President of the
United States everyone seemed to be
genial and ready to do anything to
make you feel comforta BILE.
'Yes, saw the President and shook
hands with him. The Courier Herald
said that said would vote for Presi
dent Taft. I said 80 and I will If he
runs. met Vice President Sherman
Continued on page 81
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
Choral Union Conosvt.

The Choral Union will give Its first
concert for this season the latter part
OF this month or the first Of next in one
OF the city churches. The Union will
be assisted by Mrs. Leigh Christian,
contralto, of this city, Mr.. Stevens, Q
Chicago singer, and Helen w. Shafer,
reader. of Detroit. The GU we'll trai ned
voices in the Union alone sssuresa most
PLEASING entertainment and with the
addition of the persons mentioned the
concert should be one of the best ever
given in the city.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19
LOCAL OPTION FORCES
Organize for tho Spring Campaign
Personnel Of Officers q Guaranty
That Vigorous and Successful
Fight Will bo Made.

If the opening meeting in the cam.
paign to be waged in the county for
the continuation Of local option for the
ensuing two years is to be taken as re-.
fecting the sentiment and enthusiasm
of the temperance workers of Shiawas-
see county it can practically be set
down that victory will be recorded
when the votes are counted on the night
of April 1st The gathering was under
the auspices of the County Welfare As
sociation, called to elect officers and
plan the work, over 100 representatives
from various parts of the county were
present, and from start to finish there
was not note of discord-quite in con-
trast to a similar meeting two years
ago.
The meeting was called to order by
Rev. E. FL. Stevenson and prayer offer
ed by Rev G. H. Hanks. Clayton T
Cook read the minutes of the last meet.
ing of the association, some committee
reports were presented and the treas
urer's report showing $50 on hand tc
begin work with.
Officers for the ensuing year were
chosen as follows: President, d. M.
Christian. Owosso; vice president, DR..
A. M. Hume, Owosso; secretary, How
ard N. Smith, Durand The Office OF
treasurer was left to be filed later. Mr.
H. N. Smith, who Is to be in active
charge Of the campaign, Is secretary OF
the Railroad Y. M. @. A. at Durand
and is an untiring worker. A financ'
committee consisting of g. T. Camp
bell, W. j. Blood, n. X. White of Owos
80, F. N. Conn of Durand, and II. w
Wallace of Perry. was appointed b,
the president. This committee will re
port at the next meeting plans TO
raising the money needed.
Herbert H. Rood, editor of the Amer
lean Issue, the organ of the Michigan
Anti Saloon League, addressed tn
gathering urging compact organiza
ton covering every part of the COUNTY
as the one thing essential to success.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-01-19

Under the new primary law. every
voter must re. enroll in ordsr to vote ct
the primary election next summer, at
which candidates for the various Dis
trict. County and State Offices will be
nominated. The last Saturday in Janu.
srv and the first Monday in April are
provided by law as the days when the
polls shall. be open foy,a A. general, enroll,
ment. Every good citizen should enroll
preferably on the last Saturday In
JsnuaSy-and should urge his friends
and neighboEs to do the same N
You cannot vote at the primaries nm,
less you.nse registered
It is childish to kick about either pub
lie servants or the public service II .
man declines to take the trouble to vote.