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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-25


to wear it in the heat.
Touching tale of how Gov.
Harmon once led Akron crowd in
singing "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds" is being handed around in
pamphlet form by Harmon men.
Bryan men say Gov. Harmon
must have been thinking ola rail-
road Wall street tie at the time.
Wife of Former Senator Fred
Dubois, Ia, went to Emerson
Hotel to see her husband. Told he
was in important conference
Fred came out of conference
after Mrs. Dubois hammered on
the conference door with her par
asol.
Ed L. Shaw, Ariz., blew into
Clark headquarters leading huge
houn dawg. Somebody kicked it
and it shed sawdust ali over the
place.
= D. H. Smith, Hodg evansville,
KY, the birthplace of Lincoln, is
disguised with the harmony talk.
"D'you think I've come all the
way from Kentucky if I thought
there was to be no scrap? Not
much!" he exploded.
Pretty good cigar what's the
name of it ?" inquired Former
Gov. Francis, Mo-, of tobacconist.
"The Bolt Special was the an
swer. Francis ground the cigar
under his heel
Mrs. Herman Hubbard and
Mrs. Cole, Columbus, o., are try
ing to prevent adoption of equal
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-25


newsboys, policemen and Champ
Clarkers are humming houn'
dawg song 18 hours day, and
eyerybody's getting sick of it.
eff this keeps up I'm going
home" walled A. L, Austin, Chi
cago. "It'sgot my dawg-I mean
goat"
Mayor Gaynor's friends are
tickled because every dark horse
nominee of half a century has had
whiskers = Hayes, Arthur and
Garfield. for instance,
There are some wonderful
clothing effects among our lead
ing Democratic statesmen.
First and foremost there's ].
Ham Lewis, with his pink whis-
kers, brown suit, brown tie,
brown socks, brown shoes and
brown hat.
Then Sen.-elect Vardaman Of
Miss. blows around in white linen
suit with all trimmings to match.
John L. Snuff, Ohio, makes
noise like a checkerboard, in black
and white check combination
suit, shirt, tie, socks and hat,
Carney Grogan of 18th ward,
Chicago, the man who invented
the saying, "The guy what does
the work deserves the job" is
blowing around in a bright silk
hat, the only Democrat in the
convention thus crowned.
Rep. Rothermelt, Pa, IS double
Of Vice President Sherman, and
says he's sick of being followed
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
PLANNING
TO JOIN MOVEMENT
OF PROGRESS|VES
McC Cormick Pleases Roose-
welt With Story of Con-
ditions There.

OYSTER BAY, July with the re.
turn of Robert r. Mccormick, Of Chi
cago to the progressive fold, Theodore
Roosevelt last night predicted the re-
suits of the election In November will
be astonishing"
Mccormick was the leader of the ILL
nois delegation in the Chicago conven-
tion, but refused to follow Roosevelt
when the split came. He arrived al
Oyster bay yesterday with the news
that Governor Deneen, of Illinois, who
had cast In his lot with the Taft people,
has begun to fear he would be defeated
II third ticket should be put up In his
State. Mccormick came as an emIs-
sary to negotiate with Roosevelt.
The progressive movement has de-
veloped more strength than 1 thought II
would" said Mccormick on his arrival,
'and l have come to the conclusion
that President Taft cannot carry I'LL
nois."
In Doubt As to His Course.
Are you going back to Colonel Roose-
velt?" he was asked.
II don't know. want to talk mat
ters over with the colonel. Governor
Deneen does not know what he will do.
He wants to be elected, and recent de-
velopments have been such that he does
not know exactly where he stands"
Before Roosevelt saw Mccormick, he
said:
Il shall only listen to what Mr.. Nc
Cormick has to say, and express the
hope that some way may be found to
unite so that the forces in Illinois will
7 x.yiaL a
all those who believe in the command.
ment Thou Shalt Not Stear and who
do not believe In the kind Of domination
snat has been exercised. through the
same type OF men and by practically
the same methods, in both the Republi.
can and Democratic conventions"
With Him, "Heart and Soul"
At that time the colonel would no,
discuss the Illinois situation further
than to say that the change there was
significant" and that there were sew.
eral cases Of the same kind in othei
States. After his visitors had left tn,
colonel said:
| Mr.. Mccormick is with me, hear
and soul. He will take part In the or
ganiation Of the Roosevelt forces in Hi
nois. l have asked him to get into con.
suitatlon at once with several men II
his state who are progressives. I'm
| doubtedly some Of the regular candi
dates for Congress in Illinois will bt
supported. and In other cases we will
| put up Independent candidates"
Do you think Governor Dcneen viii
fall into line?"
II can't say about that yet"
Mccormick admitted that some OF tn,
| Roosevelt men had Informed Governor
Deneen that II he did not fall into lin,
| he would be beaten
Il think Governor Deneen will finally
come out for Roosevelt" said he. II
he does not he knows we will have al
| opposition candidate in the field will
the support of large percentage of tn,
| voters. think, too. from advices
| have had that the Roosevelt electors
will appear on the Republican ticke
unless the opposition forces split, which
| do not expect"
Throughout the day the colonel wa!
plainly elated at the news he had beef
receiving.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
TUESDAY, JULY Q, 1912.
INDORSING MR.. CLARK.

There is no disputing the fact that the House Of
Representatives has right to do whatever it chooses
with its voting privilege. 1t has right to indorse
the merits Of its presiding officer, but it has no right
to use its official power to forward the political am
bitions Of men in or out Of its membership. The
same resolution of esteem and Endorsement had it
contained Mr. Cannons name would have been
passed just as unanimously. The action had and
will have no appreciative result in the Baltimore con-
vention and only confirms the impression that pol
icians and politics largely outnumber statesmen and
craftsmanship in The House on the Hill.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
sLANDERING THE MIDDY's sPooNERY.

Has the salt sea grown fresh? Has the round
moon become as green cheese? Has the sailorman
lost that traditional list toward love with which he
has sailed lifes seven from the ascendancy of
Calypso to the era of Nancy Lee? bearded
alumnus of the nations naval school remnisces OF
the romance and spoonery which prevailed on Sew
erns banks in the medieval period Of 1892 and
thereabouts. There were cooings which made the
sea wall stop its ears; the gaping mortar tied a
lanyard over its mouth as sign and seal of silence.
Trigonometry was set to music and navigation was
the science of sailing safely over loves uncharted
ocean.
Is all this changed, as this Ancient of Days, aetat
AZ, would have us believe? Has the middys right
arm lost its cunning and his tripping tongue cloven
to the roof of his mouth? Even now the regulations
have been extended that the girl he leaves behind
him may be his wife. There must have been love-
making as condition precedent. The future Farra-
guts-or shall we say Nelson's ?-protest that they
are as devoted to the joint science of love and wal
as was any alumnus who now flies admirals flag
Great Pan is not dead and he who would not be a
marpot must still walk warily through the academy
grounds when the moon plays hide and seek with the
clouds.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Makes Earnest Plea for Better Treat.
ment of Those Alleged to Be In.

To the Editor OF THE TINES:
Also A Sinner" Is quite right in his
agitation for the founding of a HU-
NAME society for the protection Of the
POOR miserable wrecks incarcerated in
the insane asylums. But, friend Sinner,
your effort, l am afraid, will be only
flash in the pan, on account of the ma
ture, size, and graft OF this civilized
cesspool and the amount of obstacles
which will be put in the way Of any at
tempted reforms, by the powers that be,
from the backwoods county of the
backwoods State, to the powers that be
in the Capital Of the Nation. AS the
insane asylum, is the Siberia OF Rus
STA and the Bastile of France to the
United States, and open to the sane
victims of every scoundred who can
pay the price for their incarceration,
subject to treatment and sights, which
amt be put before the general public
in print. Leave hope behind, all We
who enter here fits this actual infer
no, created in the name of law and med
icine by American civilization God
save the mark) better, then, the infer
no of Dante's Imagination. Here is a
chance for real philanthropy by the
Carnegies, Rockefelers, Sages, etc,
etc, to confer some real and everlas ST.
ing benefit on humanity.
ALSO. A VICTIM.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
FREAK BETS BUDDING.

OF course the real purpose of the American
people in going the polls next fall is not to decide
whether John Doe will let his hair grow for twenty
wears or whether Richard Roe shall live on Lenten
fare for quadrennial period Still, the aftermath
of choosing Chief Executive would be as dry as a
remainder biscuit after voyage if it were not for
the freak bets and the payment thereof
The eccentric wager is now budding, and in few
more hours will be in full bloom. Excited enthuS-
lasts are pledging themselves, in certain contin-
gences to tour the main streets dressed in sun
bonnet and pantlettes, to trundle perambulator up
the steps of the Washington monument or to root
the peg" in a wndow-box of sand and black pepper.
The political sagaciN of that class of soothsayers
who back their forecasts with grotesque wagers
would hardly qualify them to pick winner but with
two Anticipates pitted against each other ques-
ton which has but two sides, the cat needs must
jump in favor of one of them, while the other goes
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
The Value Of Women Parading In
the Cause Of Equal Suffrage.
.tnr nf TuE TlME.S !:

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
The value of women marching In the
cause of equal suffrage cannot be over
estimated. The suffragist wko objected
to women parading should have read
what the New York papers said of the
parade in New York city in May. They
were in most cases exceedingly COM
plimentary. and even when the paper
was opposed to Votes for Women" It
gave the parade splendid write-ups. A
case in point was the New York Times.
which printed a four-page special suf-
frage pictorial section" in addition to
six columns Of neks, giving a most
glowing and appreciative account OF the
parade. Then with great Inconsistency
they came out in the same issue with
a reactionary editorial, warning the
men the situation was dangerous. oo
marchers and about 10000 onlookers
This year there were 10000 marchers
and $4,000 watching. A tremendous
gain, surely. George Harvey, in the
Harper's Bazaar, points out that no re-
cent public event has brought out any
thing like the number of spectators-not
even Mr. Roosevelt's return from Africa.
Mr.. Harvey also says:
when any radical movement is ig-
nored utterly, 1t has not really begun
to breathe. When 1t excites jeers and
Jokes, caricatures, and cartoons, when
Il invades poetry, the novel. and the
drama, It has begun to move. When the
ablest and most important forces in the
community begin to array themselves
on one side or the other, 1t has won.
The equal rights movement has won
in New York.
It is over half a century since the
women of this country started on their
long march, and as prominent man
recently said, they have been marching
ever since. It is probable they will
never stop now; they have acquired the
hahit. NJ. X. NJ.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Ninety-nine Millions
In Federal Treasury

A working balance of sss.36o, 900, the
largest amount Of available cash the
Government has possessed for months.
Is what the Federal Treasury opened
the new fiscal year with yesterday.
There was a surplus OF s36,335, $50 in the
new steel-ribbed vaults at the close of
the last fiscal year.
$69l, ,l40, 900, as compared with $701, ,372, 900
for the fiscal year 1911. The total dis
bursements OF the year just closed
reached 1854 s05, 900, against 1864, 13s, 900 the
previous year. when the surplus was
$47, ,234, 900.
The tax on corporations yielded $2s,-
$4,000. as compared with $685. 1000 in
1911.
The total amount in the general fund
OF the Treasury yesterday was 1856, ,264.-
900, against $40, III, 900 last year.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
THE FARE TO MT. VERNON.

1t is welcome news that the Interstate Commerce
Commission has recommended the reduction Of the
fare between Washington and Mt. Vernon Many Of
the conditions surrounding this patriotic shrine have
been up for criticism and one Of the most persistent
has been the charge exacted by the railroads. To
say that most of the visitors there tourists who
do not care for cost is neither important nor true.
Certainly it is true that the company can we'll afford
to reduce the rates and that this would result in a
greater patronage 1t hoped that the new schedule
of fares will be put into effect on the mere recon-
mendation of the commission. If not, let the i'm
perative order issue promptly
The Washington times., 1912-07-02

forth to make himself a motley to the view. The
freak bet may not be convincing, but as a usual
thing it is economical
Artful persons who secretly deplore these undig-
nifed performances are constantly trying to draw
on the freak bettor to commit himself to feas which
will mangle or destroy him, and thus redeem the
dignity of American manhood. The great majority
are more ndulgent and find in the carnival Of abb
surdity a balm for the wounds left by favorite s
defeat.
If there we're Barnum in our midst worthy Of
the name he would gather these election gamesters
into one place. on the morning after that fatal No.
vember day, and hold a circus before which the
Greatest Show on Earth would hide its diminished
head.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
FIRST OLYMPIC HONORS.

Every American feels thrill of pride at the
announcement thai his fellow-countrymen have won
the very first event pulled off in the series of inter
national contests which are taking place in
Stockholm. This was the duel shooting individual
competition at distance Of thirty meters The team
championship for army rifle shooting was also won
by the United States.
The competition in general athletics, such as
fencing, gymnastics, swimming, wrestling, and
cycling, will take place from July to July 49, and
il is conceded that the United States will stand par
ticularly high in these contests.
Precedence among three thousand contestants
representing twenty-seven countries, in the historic
Olympic contests is title of honor we'll worth the
winning.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02

getting serious about. When General
Greedy was at the head of the Weather
service the Weather Bureau duties at
the Capital were performed by one man
receiving about 1900 salary, in half
day, the rest of his time being devoted
to work at the Bureau. But General
Greely stood for integrity, economy and
efficiency. Is II any wonder that under
present management, the WeatL er
Bureau has doubled in cost while its
efficiency has greatly decreased? One
OF the leading agricultural journals.
The National Stockman and Farmer"
pittsburgh, Buffalo and Chicago edi-
tions) of June 13, says concerning the
charges against Mr.. Moore's admins
Grafton that: He ought to demand an
inquiry or send in his resignation" :"
This comment seems rational
JAMES BERRY.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,

ANACOSIlA, ID. c.. JULY 2.
Three civic associations representing
different suburban communities south of
the Anacostia river will hold no more
meetings until fall. They are the Ana
costa Citizens Association, the East
Washington Heights Citizens Associa-
ton. and the Randle Highlands Citi-
zens' Association.
The Public Improvement Association.
which Is the civic association that re.
presents Congress Heights, has deter
mined to continue its meetings for some
time yet, however. and the association
VIII meet tonight in the town hall, in
Alabama avenue. There are many mat
tiers OF Importance to be discussed, not
ably increased public school facilities,
street car service, additional equipment
for the Congress Heights Fire Engine
Company and street improvements.
The public Fairgrounds in this part
or the District. which are located on
the sites of school houses In Anacostia
and Congress Heights. were formally
orened last evening for the first time
this wear.
In AnacostIa fully 400 children as
sembled on the grounds Of the Kctcha m
School, Fifteenth street. ami Good Hope
road, and engaged IN outdoor pastimes.
At Congress Heights school there were
100 happy juveniles playing until dark
ness put an end to their romping.
Mrs. Thomas. who has baen in charg 9
Of the Fairgrounds in Congress Height ts
for several years. Will supervise them
again this season.
Promoted from the position Of acting
sergeant In the Eleventh precinct, at
Anacostia, Mounted Sergeant Charles J.
p. Weber Yesterday erterd upon the
duties Of his full rank.
Sergeant Weber entered the Police
Department ten yenrs ago, coming from
the post Of orderly to General Miles
and the President. in which capacity he
served at the war Department for three
years. Hc was mounted from the outset
OF his career in the Police Department
After serving for two years in the
CITY he was sent to Anacostia. where
he has bcen connected with many i'm.
Iortant cases requiring careful judg'
ment and energy In handling.
When II became generally known yes.
terday at st. Elizabeth's Asylum thai
a cat, said to have rabies. had bitter
Clarence Dorsey, colored man, and
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
ANACOSTIA PUBLIC
PLAYGROUND OPEN
Over Five Hundred Children Attend First DAVIS Session.
Popular Policeman Is Given Full
Sergeantcy.

Cora Dennison, a white woman, while
on the grounds Of that institution, some
one started q hunt for the stray fe-
lines. Five veterans of the cat tribe
we're located and killed.
A Fourth Of July service is announced
for the Anacostia NJ. Il. Church to be
held at o'clock a. m. Thursday. II
will take the place of the midweek
evening meeting.
Mics Effe v. BeaIl, Of 2234 Nichols
avenue, has as her guest Miss Bessie
Davis. OF Charlotte Hall, st. Mary's
county, Md.
DR.. Grace De witt, Of the medical
stan Of the Government Hospital for
the Insane. who has been on a vacation
at her home in Binghamton, N. Y. has
returned to the hospital
DR.. Eva c. Reid, a member of the
medical corps Of the Government Hos
pital for the Insane, will spend her
vacation In Laurelton, Pa, for which
place she departed today.
DR.. and Mrs. Sheperd Ivory Franz
and family, OF the Government Hospital
for the Insane, where Dr. Franz Is
the psychologist, leave today for New
York and Canada, to be gone a num-
ber Of weeks.
Miss Anna v. Jones, of Washington,
is the guest Of Misses Eva and Mabel
Brauman, at 1917 Maple View avenue.
c. ]. Severn, who has been an engi-
neer on the Isthmus of Panama for sew
eral years, has sailed for home. He
will visit Mr.. and Mrs. James Severn,
of 1919 Maple View avenue. When he
reaches here family party from Bal
| timore, Md, will complete the reunion
at Mr.. Severns home.
Mrs. Elliott Hopes and Mrs. A. M.
Hopes have gone to Piney Point for
the summer. AS usual, this resort will
be frequented by many from Anacostia
this year, a former Anacostian, War
rem Tolson, being the proprietor.
sergt. c. J. p. Weber, OF the Eleventh
precinct. has sold his Congress Heights
home, 1922 Eighth place. Robert L.
Pitts is the purchaser. Sergeant Web
er has removed with his family to 1924
w street, Anacostia.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Asks Why Weather Bureau Keeps
High Price Man at Capitol All
Day.

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
The fact is not generally known that
one-fourth two of eight of all the
highest grade clerks (cIass ". $500
on the pay roll of the Weather Bureau
are assigned to the Capitol during tho
sessions of Congress. presumably to
change the two glass weather maps
there displayed, one on the Senate side
and one on the House hide. Evidently
Mr.. Moore does not believe In taxation
without representation. There Is a
glass at the Union Station exactly like
those at the Capital but 1t is looked
after by a $1,000 or 1920 clerk in half
or three-uuarters of an hour per daJ
while II is supposed to take all the
time of two $500 men to look after the
Capitol maps. Why should these mer
be kept all day at the Capitol is some
thing some members of Congress are
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Battle of Gettysburg
Ragged 49 Years Ago

Thirty-one years ago today President
James A. Garfield was shot by Charles
]. Guiteau-
Forty-nine years ago the battle OF
Gettysburg, which began on the first
day OF July, was raging. The second
day resulted in a partial victory for
the Federals under General Meade
On July 2. 1900, occurred the nnion of
England and Ireland.
On this day, ITS. the second Cont
mental Congress met at Philadelphia.
Forty-eight years ago today Congress
{ Chartered the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Planning a Monument
To Titanic Operator

The citizens Of Godalming, Surrey,
England, are now attempting to raise
funds for a memorial to Jack" Phil
lips. the wireless operator on the IT.
tanic. who perished at his post after
saving the lives OF hundreds by sending
out the 8. o. S. calls until rescue fln-
ally came.
The mayor of Godalming, E. Bridges,
Is sending letters to all parts OF the
civilized world in an effort to arouse
interest in the movement.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Taken Home.

William Gordon Crawford. prominent
in Washington legal circles and a mem-
ber OF the District bar. who has been
critically Ill for sometime, was removed
from the residence at 176O Corcoran
street northwest. where he was stricken
several weeks ago, to his home at 20l9
Massachusetts, avenue northwest, last
night Mr.. Crawford. 1t is expected, will
be able to Join his family in Atlantic
City in three of four weeks.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
In the Mail Bag II


Of
contributors
TIMES.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
HE KNEW.

You're making great mistake by not living In the
country, old man.
would only hate to dsappont my friends who are
already there"
"Dsappont them! How"
We'll they like to visit in city so much"
Boston Transcript.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
ARMY.

The following-named officers of the
Coast Artillery Corps are designated
as members of the Coast Artillery
Board:
Major CLINT c. HEARN.
Captain HARRY c. BARNES.
Captain RICHARD c. MARSHALL, JR
(now quartermaster).
Captain GLEN F. JENKS.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
Concert Today
By the Fifteenth Cavalry Band, at
Fort Myer, Va, at 8 p. m.

ARTHUR S. WITCOMB, Leader.
March, "Marche Des Petites Pier
Overture THE Primrose" .Brepsant
Waltz. La Barcarolle' Waldteufel
Trombone solo, Alice Where Art
Corporal w. WIT.
Selection from the opera Spring
Maid NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. helnharut
Serenade, Angels" ".............. Braga
Mosaic. Popular Songs" .Lampe
Finale, "Swa stika". Klohr
The Star-Spangled Banner.
By United States Engineer Band, at
Judiciary Park, 1880 F. M.
JULIUS HAMPER. Leader.
March, Flag Of Victory. Won Blon
overture, Poet and Peasant" suppe
Characteristic, Dance in the Shad-
Gand fantasie. Creme de la Creme"
Tobani
waltz, Dolores '...........W .Waldteufel
Czardas. "Des Geist des Wojewoden"
Grossman
Selection, Alma, Where Do You
Live" ......,..... ..,....... BTiquet
March, Moonlight Bay. .Lampe
The star-sPsngled Banner"
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
NAVY.

Lieutenant Commander FRANK LYON
detached Engineering Experiment,
Station, Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Nd; to Kansas
Lieutenant Commander W. ). MILLER,
70 Navy Yard, New York. n. Y.
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
HER DILEMMA.

'Ts she a suffragette?'
NO. But she'd like to be-"
Shed like be? Then why isn't she?'
She can't make her mind whether It's a Republican
Or q Democratic vote she wants Detroit Free PrssA
The Washington times., 1912-07-02
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrtved-Utah at Belfast; Louisiana at
Bristol; Nashville at Guantanamo;
Arethusa at Norfolk; Kansas at
Gloucester; PatRpscO at Key West;
Whipple, Hull, Perry, Preble, Stew
art at Santa Cruz
Sailed-ConnectiCut from Philadelphia to
Hampton Roads; Eagle from Guam
taRamo for Portsmouth, n. IL.