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The Washington times., 1912-04-08
President of Line
. Thankful No Lives
Are Now in Danger

BALTIMORE. Md. April S.-Wlen J.
c. Whitney, president Of the Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company,
was informed by reporter this morn
ing that the passengers of the Ontario
had been saved, he exclaimed:
THANK God for that. The boat Is a
minor consideration compared with the
safety of the passengers"
The Ontario sailed from Baltimore,
bound for Boston, last Friday, with
passengers and a general cargo. Tic
boat Is one of the largest in the service
of the Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company. She was built in
Camden. n. j.. in 1905.
nIS Believing ta ist,,aori + list of Passengers
Miss Katherine E. Schwartz, Miss
Nellie e. Sheehan. A. E. CahilI and
wife. T. II. Gray, jr.. and wife, j. +.
Bond and wife, II. w. Sanborn and
wife, Mrs. w. ]. Bond Captain Bond =
wife), It. P. Corney, and Frank Bowden.
A number OF passengers were taken
on at Norfolk =.
1t is thought that most of the pas
South.
"This is the first accident on the
Ontario since she was launched. in 1906 -
T. H. Kirby, assistant secretary of the
company declared. Captain Bond has
been with the company for twenty nine
years, and has been a master for nine
teen years. He is considered one OF the
best in the Merchants and Miners
Service"
The steamship and fittings were val,
ued at about 100000.
The loss sustained by the destruction
Of the cargo will not be known for sew
eral days.
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Now Fighting
In Illinois Territory
Where Mckinley Directs

SPRINGFIELD, H., April s.-Begin-
ming invasion of hostile territory in IL
linois, in which Congressman Mckinley,
President Taft's national manager, is
political director. Colonel Roosevelt left
for Clinton early today. Six speeches
will be made in McKinley's district and
one IN Danville, the home of former
Speaker Cannon. A twenty-minute stop
will be made at Fort Wayne. Ind. to-
night.
THE heavy rains will prevent working
in the country districts about here" said
Secretary Sims, of the Roosevelt Ma
tional Committee. "and the vote for
Colonel Roosevelt will be large. The
prosperous farmer of Illinois Is strong
for the colonel"
Between stops today Roosevelt was
busy on his Philadelphia speech for
Wednesday night. His special train will
reach Pittsburgh Tuesday morning and
the colonel will spend the day as the
guest of the local Roosevelt organiza-
ton and attend a luncheon and dinner.
Leaving Pittsburgh, the special will
make several one-minute stops and
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
SENATE WANTS FACTS
In MAGDALENA CASE
Senator Lodge Insists That Every
thing Relating to 1t Be
Transmitted.

In connection with the Magdalena bay
affair, it has developed that over a year
ago parties interested in the Chartered
Company of Lower California approach
ed Senator Elihu Root and asked him
If the United States would object to
the transfer of the property to Japanese
interests.
Senator Root took the position that
the United States would object. and OBJ
ject decidedly.
Since then, according to the informa-
ton in the hands of Senator Lodge.
plans have been made to form a new
company and turn part of the stock
over to the Oriental Steamship Com
pany.
The State Department was planning to
send to the Senate, through the Presi-
dent, in response to the Lodge resolu-
ton, a summary of the information II
has in it's hands. Senator Lodge, how
ever, has insisted that everything In
connection with Magdalena bay be sent
to the Senate, and this will cause some
delay in the information being trans
mitted, .tT
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Andrew SakS Dead
In New York Home

Andrew Saks, founder of the Wash
ington and New York houses of Saks &
Co.. died this morning at his home in
New York city, according to a dispatch
received this afternoon by Isaac Cans,
manager of the Washington firm. Mr..
Saks was born in Baltimore. and about
1867 came to Washington and founded
the firm of Saks & Co. Later he went
to New York and established factory
and the firm of Saks & Co. in that city.
He has resided in New York for the
past fifteen years, during which time he
has not been connected with the Wash
ington store.
The Washington store has been in the
ownership of his brother, Isidor Saks,
the latters son, Joseph /. Saks. The
deceased is survived also by his wife
and two sons. Horace and William. both
of New York.
Mr.. Saks has been in bad health for
the past six months, and while the an
nouncement of his death came as a
shock to his relatives and friends in
this city, it was not altogether unex-
pected.
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Two Washington Girls
Telegraph Relatives
They Are Safe on Land
Safe, and will be home tonight"

safe, and will be home tonight"
The two young washington women
Miss Katherine Schwartz and Miss
Nellie e. Sheehan, both cf whom reside
at lll2 sixth street northwest-who
we're on board the steamer ontario
when she caught fire early this morn
ing, sent. this afternoon, message to
their friends and relatives in Washing
ton. telling them that all is well.
Following the first reports of the On
tarios troubles off Montauk Point, the
relatives of Miss Schwartz and Miss
Shechan were alarmed. ard as quickly
as possible sent telesrams and wireless
dispatches 20 the Merchants and Min
ers Transportation Company's heal
quarters in Baltimore, to New York,
and to the various ports along the
coast near Montauk Point. asking for
information.
Miss schwartz ana Miss Shcehan left
Washington Friday FOR a trip 20 New
England. to be absent a week, The
trip to Boston was made primarily for
the sea air.
Miss Schwartz is employed in the
dead letter division of the Postofflce
Department, while Miss Sheehan is in
the labor division of the Bureau Of
Commerce and Labor Both were on
leave Of absence, which expires about
April II.
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
TAFT FORCES FEAR
EMPIRE DELEGATES
MAY NOT INSTRUCT
Rochester Platform Is Also
Causing Them Some
UneaSineSs.

few gloomy clouds marred the
Taft political horizon today when the
news came from New York city that,
despite the optimistic assurances to
the contrary, the delegates of the EN-
pire State might not be instructed
for President Taft after all.
Some of the Taft people seemed to
derive some consolation from the fact
that the Rochester platform to be
adopted at tomorrow's convention
would be brief and sane" but this
feeling was tinged by a slight feeling
of apprehension that this briefness
and sanity might take on the color
of reactionary conservatism incom-
patible with the announcement OF
President Taft's progressive" pol
icies.
1t is declared for the reinsurance of
these fearful folk chat II the platform
should be considered too reactionary tie
President will not espouse its principles
on the ground that he has had nothing
to do with framing 1t.
! Not Debating Platform.
1t is admitted as true that Senator
Root, during the time he was making
suggestins." and preparing the first
draft of the platform, was holding con-
ferences with President Taft on the
subject, but this is not admitted as
having ben in any way for the purpose
of Incorporating his ideas. At least, it
VIII be said, he has never been In any
position to dictate what the platform
should be. E|C
Congressman Payne Of New York was
one of the callers on the President dur
ns, the day, but his purpose. he ex-
nlafn uyoo 20 Na1I al~@
He didn't say what phase of the tariff
was under discussion.
But as to the New York situation, he
was less uncommunicative. He said
tha tiff the Rochester convention in
dorsed President Taft It would be the
same thing as instructing the delegates
for the President. He was personally
of the belief that the delegates ought
to be sent to Chicago with specific In
structions to vote for the President, but
he was not sure that they would be.
His doubt on the subject seemed to ipdi-
cate that his fears were on the Side
that they wouldn't be.
Senator Roots Position.
Senator Root takes the position that
neither the initiative, referendum, or
recall are national issues" But, he
declared, II any expression OF opinion
is asked for from him, he Is against
them.
1t is stated that the Rochester con-
vention will declare against all of these
Rooseveltian doctrines, however, as well
as the recall of judicial decisions and
similar hereSies,
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Meyers Assailant
Is Held for Court

For his alleged sattempt on the life
of Charles l.. Meyer, secretary and
cashier of the Christian Heurich Brew
ing Company. John T.. Cl,mentso was
ne1d under Si,rG) bonds in United
States branch of Police Court to-day.
Clemcnston II Is claimed. shot Mr..
Neycr. wouuding him in the hand. in
the office of the brewing company last
Tuesday. Today tie defendant pleaded
not guilty, and waived examination.
Clcr1entson formerly was a driver
for the Heurich company. II Is claint-
cd that he blamed Mr.. Meyer for his
discharge three years ago, and has
several tin'rs said that he would be
.evenged on the complaining witness.
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
CREWS FIGHTING
BLAZE IN HOLD
OF THE ONTARIO
Men of Revenue Cutter
Acushnet and Life-Savers
Aid Captain Bond.
Continued from First Page.)

and the Seneca was also &dispatched to
the scene. Both vessels will assist In
fighting the flames on the Ontario.
This afternoon the revenue cutters
are standing by waiting to take Oft
the crew of the Ontario IL the fire.
fighting proves in vain. A number OF
cutter service men are reported on
board the Ontario aiding in the COM
bat with the flames.
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Roosevelt Leaders
Are Confident of
Victory in Maine

BANGOR, Me-, April S.-The hottest
light in the history of the Maine Re-
publican Organization will take place
here on "Wednesday when the State
convention will elect four delegates-at-
laIge to Chicago. and three of the four
Congressional district conventions also
to. be held here, will elect their six
delegates
The Roosevelt leaders say all dele
gates will he Roosevelt men. instruc-
ted for the colonel. but the Taft hack
crs "op!ned" that Il will be a hot
nght." State preccden.s arc against
mstlucting delegates except for ia
volite sIns."
The Washington times., 1912-04-08

thirty-minute stops at Johnstown and
HarTisburgh, arriving In Philadelphia
az $40.
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
TO TAFT
TO UPHOLD Law
MADE BY DIXON
Roosevelt Leader Declares
Law Is Violated in
Kentucky.
Continued from First Page.)


jority of the voters in the districts
where committed. In plain language,
these acts constitute theft.
"Fourth-Unless they are promptly re-
pudiated by you, and those who COM
mitted them are Immediately cited to
trial, you cannot escape the charge of
being willing to profit knowingly by
such theft.
"Eifth--In other words, you will be-
come the deliberate receiver of stolen
goods.
Calls Acts Deliberate.
"Sixth-Some days ago you sent to the
Congress OF the United States a mes
sage recommending taking the post
masters of the country outside the
sphere of political influence. These Of
flcials to whom ! have called you at
tion have, with full knowledge OF
your, message to Congress-, deliberately
set aside and made your words ridicu-
lous and absurd.
"Seventh-These open and fagrant
violations OF law by postmasters in Ken
lucky prove that these Federal office
holders refuse to credit you with sin
cerity in your public declarations.
"Eighth-This Is a public assault by
your subordinates upon your honor and
yeracity as President of the United
States.
Nlntn-HTOteStS as 10 similar vicious
acts by Federal office-holders in other
States have been made to you by re-
sponsible persons heretofore without
evoklng response.
Subordinates Encouraged.
Repeated experience has demon
strated that your campaign manager,
instead of condemning such illegal acts
and seeking to prevent them, has en-
couraged your subordinates to continue
such practices.
"Tenth-Failure on your part now to
act In prompt rebuke and punishment
of these. crimes can only convince the
whole country that the assault upon
your honor by your subordinates In
Kentucky is justified.
II call upon you, not as candidate
for denomination. but as President OF
the United States, to issue an order to
the office-holders of Kentucky to can
Gel their illegal action. call upon you
as President OF the United States to
punish these men guilty OF violating the
civil service rules and the orders OF
your predecessor. I call upon you as
President of the United States to en-
force the law.
''I am today transmitting to the Civil
Service Commission the statement of
facts recited over the signature of the
former chief justice OF the state of
Kentucky. Yours very truly.
JOSEPH NJ. DIXON,
Chairman National
Roosevelt Committee"
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Tourists From South
Boarded the Ontario
At Norfolk SATURDAY.

NORFOLK. Va. April S.-Passengcrs
boarding the Merchants and Miners
steamer Ontario at Norfolk before she
left here Saturday night, were as fol-
lows: r. T. Windley, Mrs. A. Adams,
D. c. Cannon, N. o. Weeks, NJ. J. Per-
kins and wife, Miss Perkins, Mrs. Tai
lost. Miss NJ. Spead, C. e. Bellons and
wife.
Steera ge--Joseph Morris, Antonio Pa
torions. n. Beli, F. Batto, r. Biggs. A.
Cainordi, V. Denscenter, j. Maloney
OF the first-class passengers NJ. J.
Perkins and wife. Miss Perkins, Mrs.
Tallost, Miss M. Spead. and G. Z. Bel
ions and wife landed here on the steam
er from Jacksonville, and re-embarked
on the Ontario for Boston. There were
eleven passengers on board from BaIti-
more, whose names are not available
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Body Taken to Old
Home for Interment

The body of Miss Euphemia Parker
Reilly, whose brother, the Rev. Theo-
dore Reilly, is rector emeritus. of Christ
Church, Hudson, N. Y, was taken to
where funeral ceremonies were held this
afternoon.
Accompanying the body is Mrs. p.
aamiiton m,ns M Seaprook; a hteume ,sG1 fG1end "a
street northwest, Miss Reilly died yes
terday. Miss Reilly is a native of Car
Isle. having been born there sixty-five
years ago. She lived for some time at
Springfield, ILL.,, but had been spending
The winter at the home of Mrs. Sea-
brook
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Exciting Fight Promised
In Control of Conclave
Of Vermont Republicans

MONTPELIER, VT, April S.-Control
of the State convention, carrying with
It the four delegates-at-large from Ver-
mont to the Chicago national conven-
tion hinges on the outcome of the fight
in the Second district
The Taft and Roosevelt leaders both
claim the majority of the delegates
with consequent victory at the State
conclave which assemblies here on
Wednesday.
Should the Roosevelt followers Jose
they will bolt and elect contesting
delegation to Chicago.
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Hundreds of Votes in
Kentucky Convention
Are to Be Contested

LOUISVILLE, Ky. April s.-Returns
tabulated today from the Republican
country conventions in Kentucky
Saturday indicate that of the 2,356
votes in the State convention We'd
nesday Taft has approximately 1900
and Roosevelt 700. About 500 are
contested.
The Taft men expect to control the
convention though the Roosevelt
forces may hold a separate conven-
tion
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Drug Store Entered,
But Nothing Stolen

Herbert n. Beall, a druggist. at Con-
necticut avenue and Q street, reported
to the police of the Third precinct this
morning that his store had been entered
during the night by forcing the base
mentl door. Nothing was stolen. how
ever, 30 far as Mr.. ,Bean could tell.
The cash register had been opened.
but the thief found no money, as it
had been emptied when the place WIS
closed for the night.
The Washington times., 1912-04-08
Gin Fatal to BoY.

From the effects of drinking nearly
a pint of gin. Blandy Taylor, a seven
year-old colored boy. died this morn
ing at his home. S34 Twenty second
street northwest, The boy got hold
OF the bottle of gin yesterday and
drank nearly all of the contents be
fore he was discovered by his par
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-03
Fine POrtieres
Greatly Reduced.

Many Portieres from our large
assortment have been placed On
sale at reductions that compel at
tention. Represented are the
seasons newest effects in all
fabrics, and a most inviting color
range. There is quite a con1pre-
hensive selection, ranging from
one to four pairs of a kind.
Velour and Velvet Portieres, $40
to $3.50 pair.
Values, $3.50 to $500.
Silk Portieres, $500 pair.
Values, SIC. so and $500.
Portieres, of various fabrics, $500
to $1,000 pair.
Values, 5000 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-03
SUES FOR MAINTENANCE.
Wife Files Action Against Frank l.
Jenkins, a CARPENTER.

Mrs. Grace p. Jenkins. a pressfeeder
at the government printing office, has
filed suit Tor maintenance against her
husband, Frank L. Jenkins, a carpen-
ter, earning, she says, 81 per day Mrs
Jenkins tells the court her husba nd
gave her only SIS during the entire
year 1911. Out of her salary of SIS,
the wife states, she has to support her
mother, her sister and her two chill
dren.
Justice Barnard issued a rule on the
husband to show cause Friday why he
should not be compelled to support his
wife.
In the petition, filed by Attorneys
J.. S. Easby-Smith and Ralph b.
Fleharty. the wife says she was mar
ried at Ellicott City, Md, January 81.
1902, and lived with her husband until
March 4, 1909. when, she says. she was
obliged by her. husbands alleged
cruelty and intoxication to leave him.
They have two children, whose custody
the mother seeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-03
We Direct Attention to Our
UPHOLSTERY MANUFAC-
TURING AND REPAIR SHOPS

Which are now taking orders for the several
classes of work they perform, in such an excel
lent manner, at
Special January Price Concessions.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES refinished, uphol-
stored.
SUMMER Observation-Disclosures and
made ready for service-held until delivery is de-
sired
MAKING TO ORDER-Window Shades.
Awnings, Window and Door Screens, Draperies.
etc.
HARDWOOD FLOORS-Laid, polished
and waxed.
METAL WEATHER STRIPS-Installed
Estimates cEneerfully Submitted
for any of this work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-03
NO FEDERAL STATUTE
AGAINST DEF|[|NC FLAG
Measure for the Protection of
American Emblem Once
Defeated in House.

Recent charges and denials of abuse
and misuse of the American flag have
developed the fact that there is no ma
tional statute making such acts punish
able. Several states are said to have Sc
we're laws on the subject and the Way
Department officials are hopeful that agi-
tation will lead legislatures of other
states to adopt similar laws.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief of
staff Of the army. contends that the ma
tional ensign should never be used as a
table covering or be tackled up as drapery,
but that it should always be suspended
from a line or staff or hung against the
wall. 1t is a common practice on ship
board to spread the flag over the chap
lain's table or desk during services, and
this practice is condemned in some quar-
tiers as misuse Of the flag.
An attempt probably will he made to
obtain national legislation on this subject,
it is said, but SO many private interests
would be adversely affected that the sue
cess of the attempt is doubtful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-03
CretOnme=cOVered
Cushions, $1 and So each.

Cushions, suitable for willow
and wicker furniture, nicely up
holstered and covered with fine
imported and domestic cretonnes.
Made to fit round and square back
chairs.
$I.OO and $500 each.
Were $I.5o, $500, $500 and $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-03
DICKENS SON DEAD
Tennyson's Namesake Sudden
Victim of Indigestion.
HERE ON LECTURING TOUR
Falls to Floor if New York Hotel
and Expires Soon After.
WAS CONSCIOUS TO THE LAST
Debating Letters in Bed When End
Came-Born in Devonshire
House in 1845.
HERE ON LECTURING TOUR
WAS. CONSCIOUS TO THE LAST

NEW YORK, January 3.-Alfred Tenny-
son Dickens. eldest surviving son OF
Charles Dickens. the great English novel
list. and godson Of his fathers intimate
friend, Lord Tennyson, died at SIS
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, after a few
hours illness, in his apartment at the
Hotel Aston Acute indigestion was the
cause Of death, and he died without real
1Zing the seriousness of the attack.
Mr.. Dickens was suddenly taken i'll in
the lobby of the hotel about noon, just
as he was making preparations to leave
for Kingston, n. Y, where he was to give
his lecture on MY Fathers Life and
Works" last night. He was conscious to
the end, and one of the last things he did
was to dictate a letter to his daughter in
Australia, in which he referred to his ILL
ness. which. he said, had made necessary
the canceling of the Kingston lecture.
II trust that L will not have to cancel
another engagement" he added.
He also dictated a telegram, which was
sent to the manager of the house in
Kingston at which he was to have lee
tured, expressing the hope that he would
be able to fill the engagement at a later
date. He was to have taken a prominent
part in the celebration on the Tooth an
niversary Of his fathers birth here Feb
ruary 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-03
Falls in Hotel Lobby.

MIR. Dickens appeared to be better yes
terday morning. and had decided to keel
his engagement at Kingston. Short!
after noon he was strolling in the lobby
when he suddenly tottered and fell to his
knees. He was lifted to his feet and as
sisted to lounge. Dr.. Burt was in the
lobby at the time and hurried to his side
Seeing that Mr.. Dickens was very i'll he
ordered him taken to his room.
Several times during the afternoon Mr.
Dickens asked for his secretary and die
tated letters to him. No one in the ROOM
except DR.. Burt, realized that the lee
tureI was seriously i'll. About $40 he
awoke from a sleep and sat up in bed
He spoke to his secretary about his cor
respondence and then suddenly fell back
on his pillow dead.
Made Himself Popular.
William G.. Glass, who was Mr.. Dick
ems manager, arrived at the hotel few
minutes after his death. Every one asso-
ciated with Mr.. Dickens in his American
tour, he said, had learned TO like the
kindly son of the great novelist. and MIR.
Dickens, on his part. had formed a strong
attachment for America and his friends
here.
only few nights ago." said Mr..
Glass. 1--WE were talking of the United
States. 1t was Mr.. Dickens first visit,
and he had enjoyed every minute OF 1t.
He told me that in his opinion, America
and Australia were the greatest coun-
tries in the world, and added, with that
charming humor of his, that it's a pity
they are not hitched up together
HE had been studying America and
it's people all the time he was here, and
everywhere he went he found something
new in our life that interestd him. In
Boston he made reference in one of his
chats with friends to the ankles of the
Boston women We arrived in Boston
October 8, and it was pouring rain. Mr.
Dickens was asked what he thought of
Boston, and he answered that his obser-
vatiOns up to that time had been confined
to a sea Of umbrellas and the ankles of
the women. and, referring to the latter,
he said. with a twinkle in his eye, and
the beefy ones seem to predominate.'
This remark of Mr.. Dickens was pub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-03
A Distinguished Group.

Shortly before his death Mr.. Dickens
told friends he was anxious to see a
photograph taken in indianapolis last
Friday at the home of James Whitcomb
Riley. the Hoosier poet. 1t was a group
photograph of Mr.. Dickens, Mr.. Riley
and Meredith Nicholson, the novelist. The
morning of that day Mr.. Dickens had
lectured before the Indiana State Teach
erS' Association, after which he was the
guest of Mr.. Riley until he left for New
York early that night.
Arriving in New York Saturday after
noon, Mr.. Dickens told several Of his
friends that he was not feeling very well,
but thought the illness nothing serious,
and Sunday went to Pelham, where he
was the guest of G. w. Lawrence, a
cousin. He returned to the Astor Mon
day morning, and during the day con-
suited DIR. S. S. Burt. the hotel physi-
clan, who prescribed for him. That night
he started for the theater, but. becoming
HI. returned to the hotel and sent for DR..
RIlrf