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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-12
COLONEL ENDORSES
DIXON'S CHALLENGE
SAYS OFFICE HOLDERS ARE
AGAINST PRIMARY.
Excepts TO Views Of New Hampshire
Congressman Who Says Republi-
can Party Does. Not Believe in
Appeal from Umpire to Bleachers.
Associated Press

Associated GfeSS
Washington. d. a.. March 10
Copies oga letter written by Col.
Roosevelt TO his campaign manager,
Senator Dixon, was given out to-
day. The letter endorses the chal-
lenge to the Taft managers recently
issud LJ Dixon to hold presidential
preference primaries.
Practically the entire body of
professional politicians are ritted
against us Roosevelt wrote. "and
in every state and congressional dis
triet they are led by office holders
who are working as we have rarely
seen them work in American polit-
ical life
The Colonel severely criticizes the
statement of Congressman Campbell
Of New Hampshire "that the repub-
lican party does not believe in an
appeal from the umpire to the
bleachers." He declares that the feel
ing Of the Taft leaders seems to be
that the people should simply sit
on the bleachers as spectators, and
that no appeal lies to the people
from the men who for their own
profit are playing the game"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-12

New York, March 11-"So far as
the National League is concerned,
we invite investigation" said Presi-
dnt Lynch of that league, regarding
the Gallagher resolution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-12
ALARM SUBSIDIES
IN CAPITAL CITY
SUNDAYS DEMONSTRATION GRE.
ATES CONFIDENCE.
Foreigners no Longer Panicky-
United States Will Not Send Ma
rines to Protect Legation-Look-
ing for Decisive Battle.

Mexico City, March IA feeling
Of optimism pervaded the capital to-
day as z result Of yesterdays de-
monstration Of popular loyalty and
officials and citizens alike profess to
see a great improvement in the out
look a.
Everywhere however, II is con-
eeded that the life or death of the
revolution depends on the result of
the clash between the Orozco forces
and the federals in Torreon, whicI
is imminent.
The panicky feeling among for
eigners seems to have disappeared
An attempt was mode by forty or
more prisoners to escape from the
Santiago Military prison today but
the plot was frustrated
Reyes is confined in the Santiago
Military prison.
Regarding the report of the
desratching of marines to Mexico
City to protect the American lega-
tiOns, it is officially declared that
the United States never contem-
plated such a move.
Ambassador Wilson declares that
he made no such request to the gov
ernment at Washington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-12
MEXICO MUST HAVE
A SQUARE DEAL.
Director Of Pan American Union Says
Intervention Will Mean Disaster
to Our Best Interests.

Washington, d. c., March f1-Di-
rector General John Barrett. of the
Pan American union in an address
tonight before the foreign service
club declared if the United States
should intervene in Mexico it would
strike a staggering blow to its COM
merce and prestige Throughout all
America. nuliify half Of the good
#of the Panama Canal and delight all
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-12

it competitors for the favor and trade
of the world. LET American peo-
ple and press in a body stand en-
phatically for giving Mexico a square
deal and expect a square deal from
her Let the United States be Justly
patient with Mexico in her time OF
trouble" said Barrett.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-12

Cincinnati, March 1.-THE Gal
lagher resolution asking fer an in
vestigation of the base ball trust,
was characterized by President Her
mann, of the National Base Ball
Commission as a jok. The CON-
missE9p does not object to an in
quiz hermann said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-12

CONTINUED on page FOUR
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-12
WANTS TO TAKE UP
BASE BALL TRUST
GALLAGHER OF ILLINOIS CALLS
FOR INVESTIGATION.
Action of Illinois Congressman
Causes Some Excitement in Base
Ball Circles-Taken Seriously by
Some Considered Joke by Others.

Washington, d. G., March IL
Representative Gallagher of Illinois
introduced a resolution in the house
today asking an ivestigation of the
base ball trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
SAMUEL S. SHEDD DEAD
Was for Many Years Identified
With Business interests
of the City.

Samuel Simms Shedd. a lifelong resi-
dent Of Washington and for many years
identified with local business and COM
mercial circles. died at S:15 o'clock this
morning at his apartment in the Kene-
saw. after being Ill from pleurisy for
about a week. The immediate cause OF
his death was heart failure.
Funeral services will be held at 2
O. clock Friday afternoon at the Kene-
saw. Rev. James H. Taylor will off1ciate.
Interment will be In Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Shedd was born IN this city sixty
two years ago. He attended the local
public schools and afterward graduated
from Columbian University. Thirty five
years ago he established the firm of 8. s.
Shedd & Brother Company Qncorporat-
ed. of which he was head. He was a
thirty-second degree Mason and was q
member Of B. B. French Lodge. No. Is.
He was a member of the Commercial
Club. Board Of Trade and a director OF
the Builders Exchange.
He Is survived by his wife and two
daughters. Mrs. Charles c. Prescott Of
Chicago and Mrs. w. Clifton Lawton OF
Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
CLERKS HIRED
FOR CHRISTMAS RUSH
Postmaster Merritt Puts on
Twenty, With Ten Additional
Letter Carriers.

Postmaster Merritt has put the ma
chinery in motion to complete his COM
plement Of extra temporary clerks and
carriers to handle the Christmas mail
rush in this city. Twenty temporary
clerks and ten substitute letter carriers
have already been appointed. and now
notices have been sent out to twenty
eight more persons whose names appear
on the civil service list Of eligibleS for
appointment. As soon as they appear
they will be sworn in and put to work,
their compensation being fixed at &c
cents an hour while actually employed.
One Parcel Delivery Daily.
The parcels post deliveries will begin
the morning of New Year day. For the
present there will be one parcel delivery
a day. The smaller parcels will be de-
livered by letter carriers as now. but the
larger ones will be delivered by wagons
Mr.. Merritt says he has no fear that his
Office will not be able to properly care
for the new business.
The following persons have been mott
fled of their appointment as temporary
clerks or substitute carriers in the post
office: Jerome B. Smith. Wilbert II.
Meiners. Arthur N. Thompson. John A.
McMurray, John E. Vickery. Archie @.
Freeman, Carl S. Risvold. William H.
Tabb. William E. Hurley. Charming B.
King. Saul I. Hyrkin. Clarence A. Rob
inson. James NJ Montgomery. William
Harris. Walter r. Carter, John billiard,
George F. Dietz, Charles Welchler Will
liam E. Doble. Garfield c. Thompson.
R Rsasl Soian M,lism a B. d M1eer
Wilfred F. shellman and Charles E.
Mitchell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
SENATE NEEDS TAKEN UP
Legislative Bill Goes Before
Subcommittee of the
Upper House.

The Senate committee on appropria-
tons. through a subcommittee. today be-
gan work on the legislative. executive
and judicial appropriation bill, the first
Of the big supply measures to be passed
by the House and sent to the Senate. II
will probably be several days before the
committee fixes upon the amendments II
viii make to the measure as it came from
the House.
At today's meeting the needs OF the
Senate were considered. Within the next
few days. representatives Of nearly all
of the executive departments will appear
before the subcommittee and ask the in
sertion Of appropriations requested in the
estimates but omitted by the House.
It II not likely that the Senate COM
mittee will insert In the bill a provision
for pension for ex-Presidents of the
United States. The subcommittee OF the
House committee put such a provision In
the bill. but the full House COMMITTEES on
appropriations rejected the proposal. The
question has not yet come up before the
Senate committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
WRITE TO SANTA CLAUS
Three Little Girls and Three
Little Boys, All Poor, Ask
for Presents.

Three little boys and three little girls
the youngest but two years old, all ir
one family and that a poor one. so The
Star is told. will be anxiously watching
Christmas morning for a response from
Santa Claus to six little Christmas let.
ters detailing their wants. The baby
wants a doll baby and a set Of dishes
and her name is Mabel. Elizabeth wants
"a breaw, a doll and a pair Of Baltimore
fys," and would be willing to also &C.
cept a pair Of skates. while Catherine 1.
very anxious to get "a pair OF skates
Baltimore hys. a watchtane and doll u
Sam wants an express wagon and "a
fireman sets Of horses although he Is
only four; Buster, five, wants the same
and Mack. who doesn't give his age
would like q pair Of Baltimore dys," a
box OF tools and train.
There are two little girls. also, who
sharing the value OF a two-cent stamp,
although bearing different names. have
informed Santa Claus. whom each mis-
tskea for q Miss" that they desire a
SoJI. a go-cart, a fur coat, q doll house,
a Christmas tree and some candy and
nuta In q postscript. womanlike, they
AK for a dress. q pair OF shoes. a table,
"a sugar dished' and some ''robere."
These are samples Of many letters that
. "a now coming to The Star from little
ceive favorable answers Christmas MORN
ing. With the utmost confidence they
assure Santa Claus they will be on hand
waiting for his arrival, and they all
close with the assurance that they are
good and that they will be duly grateful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
SUFFRAGETTE SENT TO JAIL.
Convicted Of Sending False Alarms
of Fire in London.

LONDON, December 11.-Elsie Howey.
militant suffragette. was sentenced today
to two months imprisonment for turning
in false alarms Of fire last night.
Counsel representing the government
described the defendant as lone of a
band Of suffragettes who are at present
trying to terrorize London"
Elsie Howey told the magistrate the
only way in which the government could
stop the women was to give them votes.
That the suffragette attack on tie fire
alarms was a concerted one is indicated
by the fact that in Manchester. Birming-
ham and other cities similar outrages
were committed.
All the fire stations in London were in
undated this morning with postcards
bearing the suffragette colors and in
scribed ''Votes for Women! "Extinguish
us IL you can"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
GERMAN DIPLOMAT ANNOYED.
Stonecutter Arrested Charged With
Writing Letters to Ambassador.

Annoying letters written to the Ger
man ambassador claiming protection of
the German government resulted in the
arrest last night of William Roden-
kirchen, thirty-seven years old, who
roomed at 1O4 Quincy street northeast
A charge Of insanity was preferred
against him and he was sent to Wash
ington Asylum Hospital for observation.
Rodenkirchen. who is stonecutter,
was formerly a resident Of Michigan. and
on his way here. he Is said to have told
the police. he was followed by invisible
persons and subjected to all sorts OF
annoyances.
Letters sent by Rodenkirchen to the
German ambassador were Transmitted to
Mai Sylvester. An investigation made
by Sanitary Officer Sroufe and Detective
Berman resulted in the arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
LADS TO DRILL IN UNIFORM
Net Receipts of Each Performance
Go to the Organization.
PLAN TO MEET IT'S EXPENSES
Offer Made by p. B. Chase to Assist
Local Boys in Raising
Needed Fund.

The Boy Scout organization Of
this city is in arrears to the extent
of $1,000. In order to carry on its
work during the coming season
$1,000 Is needed.
p. B. Chase, in an effort to re-
lieve the financial condition Of the
organization, has arranged to de-
vote the week Of December 1921 at
Chase's Theater to q Boy Scouts
benefit. Mr.. Chase will turn over
to the treasury Of the Boy Scouts
of the District all money received
from the sale Of seats for the week,
above the actual operating ex-
penses.
In order to receive the fullest re-
turns from the benefit. Boy Scouts
are now selling tickets. In addition
to the regular vaudeville perform
ance. an exhibition drill by Boy
Scouts will be given at the theater
each afternoon and evening during
the week.
Every dollar received by the
treasurer of the Boy Scout organ.
tzation provides the organization
expenses for one scout for one
year.
Applications for seats should be
sent to Post Office Box 313.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
FOUNDATION SUGGESTED
OF A CENTRAL LIBRARY
A. w. Drummer Points Out Ad-
vantages in Report to Con-
venti0n of Architects.

The founding of central library by
the American Institute of Architects was
suggested this morning, at the convention
of the organization in the New Willard
Hotel, by A w. Drummer Of New York, in
his report as chairman Of a special com.
mittee to investigate means OF aiding
architects in town planning.
Mr.. Brunner said that at present much
information which would be Of great aid
to architects in designing CIVIC centers
urban tracts, etc, is not easily available
He urged that the institute have library
where maps and photographs may be
found showing the work done in various
cities. He asserted that q central organi-
zation could easily collect information
which would be invaluable to architects
Mr.. Brunner is considered an authority
on town planning. and makes it one OF
his specialties.
Other reports OF special committees
were received.
The nomination committee in it's re-
port yesterday afternoon offered the
name OF Walter Cook of New York, pres
dent Of the institute. for reelection. All
other officers were renominated, SO that
the election tomorrow will be q matter OF
form.
Mural painting will be discussed this
afternoon by e. III. Blashfield and C. 1T.
Walker. The delegates to the conven-
ton and their wives and families Will at
tend reception tonight given by Mr.. and
Mrs. H. K. Bush-Brown at their resi-
dence. 1729 G street northwest. The con-
banquet. The local institute was praised
last night for its work in aiding the re-
establishment of q school OF architecture
at George washington University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
HEARING SOON TO CLOSE
House Committee Considering
Alleged Violations of Sher-
man Law by Railways.

Conclusion before night OF the hear1ns
on the O'Shaunessy resolution for q con.
gressional investigation Of alleged viola.
lions Of the Sherman law by the New
York, New Haven and Hartford and
Grand Trunk railways was expected when
the House rules committee today re.
sumed hearings.
Frederick ]. Macleod. chairman of the
Massachusetts railway commission, the
first witness today. told the committee
he believed the federal Department OF
Justice was doing its full duty In the case
and that thorough investigation OF the
facts was being made.
Mr. Macleod stated that the extension
from Palmer to Providence, which had
been abandoned, was only q part Of q
great perfect planned by the Grand
Trunk. the ultimate object being to 60
into Boston over its own rails. Abandon
ment of the Palmer-Providence branch,
he said. meant that the entire scheme
would be dropped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
GOVERNMENT LENDS DISPLAY.
Aids in Making Indiana Better
Roads Convention q Success.

INDIANAPOLIS. December Ito as
sist In making q success q the Indiana
better roads convention. which began to-
day. the federal government has sent its
display from the department Of public
roads. Of which Logan Waller Page Is
director.
Many private exhibits also are to be
seen during the three days which the con-
vention will be in session. More than
1000 delegates are expected to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
Speaks on Storage Battery.

AZ the December meeting of the
American Institute OF Electrical En-
ginsers last night r. H. Beach de-
ivered lecture on The Storage Bat
terry and Its Application to Car Pro-
pulsion- John III. Finney. president
OF the society. In short address adj
vised the younger members to make
q study of the possibilities of the stor-
age battery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
HUGE OIL HOUSE BLOWS UP.
One Of Five Men Eating Breakfas,
Nearby Meets Death.

NEW YORK. December 11.-Forty
thousand gallons OF Oil In the still house
OF. the Standard Oil Company's Brook
that was heard all over Brooklyn. or
FIVE men eating their breakfast in a
shanty twenty feet away. one was hurled
fifty feet and killed Instantly: the others
were untouched.
The explosion shook the earth for
blocks around, and started q IRE which
did $4,000 damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
Wolfe to Give Organ Recital.

Arrangements have been made for
Prof. J. Fred Wolfe Of Bethlehem, Pa, to
give an organ recital at the Church Of the
Epiphany. g street northwest between
18th and 1lth streets. tomorrow evening.
Admission up until 7:50 O'Clock will be by
card. After that time the public will be
admitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
CLEANUP ASSURED
City Campaign to Be Waged
Again Next Year.
GARBAGE PROBLEM UP
Trade Organizations Asked to Name
Conferees on Cues
ton.
PROBLEM UP

Washington will experience its second
annual cleanup campaign next spring.
This was decided yesterday afternoon by
| the clean city committee Of the District
OF Columbia, which Is the outgrowth of
the committee appointed by the District
Commissioners to conduct The Star 8
sanitary crusade last April.
discussion of the proposal for another
campaign at a meeting Of the committee
| held In the boardroom of the municipal
building yesterday afternoon developed
| divided opinion as to the advisability Of
| the undertaking. Those opposing the
plan stated that the committee, instead Of
| arranging for crusades at stated inter-
| walls, should give its attention to urging
residents Of Washington to keep their
premises in q state of constant cleanli-
| ness.
Those Arguing Question.
This position found a number of sup
porters, among them being John G.. Nc
! Grath. president Of the Park View Citi-
zens Association, and Richard b.
Watrous secretary Of the American Civic
Association.
William H. Richardson, president of the
COMMITTEES: Rev. Wilbur ". Mallalieu.
Rev. j. Milton Waldron and others urged
favorable action upon the suggestion of a
campaign. The suggestion carried by a
majority Of two votes.
Another meeting Of the committee will
be held in January. and at this session
plans for the spring cleanup probably
will be completed.
Conference on Refuse.
The committee yesterday adopted a res
olution requesting the Chamber Of Com
MERGE. Board Of Trade and Federation of
Citizens Associations to appoint one
representative each to confer with rep
|resentative Of the committee on the prob
lem of more satisfactory handling Of the
city's garbage. ashes and refuse.
This action was taken as the result of a
report submitted by Edgar S. Martin.
supervisor of Fairgrounds and chairman
of the subcommittee on legislation, stat
ing that there is duplication of collec-
ton under the present contract system of
handling the city's waste materials. Mr..
Martin was named by the committee to
serve with the representatives of the
other organizations. which are to be re-
quested to look into the matter. The in
advisability Of abolishing the contract
system 50 that the work may be done
by the local government.
Hygiene Courses Favored.
A report favoring the teaching of pub
Tic hygiene and sanitation In the public
schools was made by the subcommittee on
publicity. this body being instructed to
take the matter up with the board Of edu-
cation.
Several women attended the meeting of
the committee and great interest was
manifested in the various plans advanced
for keeping Washington clean and sani-
tafy. It was decided to hold the extra
meeting In January. so that If any re-
forms are to be urged they may be
brought to the attention Of Congress dur
ing the present session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
Counterfeiters Caught at Work.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. December II. With
the melting pot at white heat and molds
waiting for the liquid metal. Giacinto de
Carlo and his wife were arrested early
today at their home In Braddock by Sc
cret Service Operative William Nye and a
squad OF Braddock police. The officers
oondscated 100 counterfeit half dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-11
M'COMB WILL Be NEXT
ENGINEER OF BRIDGES
Slated to Succeed 7. c. J.
Bai|y, Who Recently Died
in Mexico City.

Daniel f. McComb former superin-
tendent of sewers of the District OF
Columbia. will be selected to succeed
died suddenly last week in Mexico City
Mexico, according to information OBJ
tanned through authoritative sources.
Mr.. McComb is at present engaged In
compiling a report for the District
Commissioners on the need Of the es-
tablishment of municipal asphalt
plant in the District of Columbia. To-
gether with Engineer Commissioner
Judson he recently visited a number of
cities where plants of this character
are in operation. His report is to be
submitted to Congress at the present
session.
Worked in Havana.
After severing his connection as head
of the sewer department. Mr.. McComb
went to Havana, Cuba, where he was
placed in charge Of street work and other
improvements. His employment by the
Commissioners for the purpose of making
the asphalt plant investigation was but
for a limited period. but the vacancy
caused by Mr.. Baily's death has resulted
in his being considered the logical candi-
date for the position, it is understood
Arrangements are being made for hav-
ing the body Of Mr.. Baily brought to
Washington for interment. These are In
charge principally of the firm Of Parsons
& Clapp of New York. which sent Mr..
Baily to Mexico on an engineering mis-
sion. 1t is not expected that the body
will be received here before next week.