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Evening star., 1912-07-05
STEWART LEFT ESTATE
OF NEARLY 100000
Widow Is Granted Letters of
Administration. No Will
Being Left.

Alexander Stewart. who died in this
city May "a last. left an estate valued at
s., 95S,9 40. according TO the petition
filed today in the probate court by his
widow, Margaret Gray Stewart. for let
ters of administration on his estate
Justice Anderson granted letters to Mrs
Stewart and allowed her to give a special
bond of 500 Mr.. Stewart left no will.
The bulk of the estate is in stocks
amounting to S1.6s4.9So of which the
largest item is 800 shares of the Alex
ander Stewart Lumber Company of Wau-
sau, Wis, estimated to be worth S5eu. .o0p
The holdings of the deceased in the 1aw-
key -Bissell Lumber Company of Wausau
is appraised at SISOppb
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Discusses His Plan.

Speaking of his bill. Representative Hull
said il does not propose to modify or CON
strue the meaning OF the Sherman anti
trust act.
1T merely proposes a new paragraph in
section three OF that law. so as To impose
a penalty of 20 per cent of their net earn
ings to be incurred daily by business con-
Germs organized and operated In violation
of the provisions OF the antitrust law,
he said.
THE present trusts have been and are
now operating in known violation or
that law, and were organized for that
purpose. Many most of them do not
expect the courts to overtake them until
some indefinite time in the future. and
even when finally brought into court they
reasonably calculate on some addit onal
years respite incident to the laws de-
lay. Even then the penalty neither pun
ishes adequately nor deters.
Does any one, suppose that the steel.
the Standard oil, the tobacco. the agri-
cultural implement ana like great unlaU-
full combinations would have heen kept
In operation in the face of a penalty OF
80 per cent of their net earnings for each
day, and certain of collection? The pen
atty is feasible, efficient and elastic so
as to fall in just proportion upon the
large and small violators.
The term net earnings has definite
legal meaning. This bill. IL law, would
be the strongest possible deterrent to
those disposed to violate the Sherman
law.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Representative Norris Plans
Nationwide Primaries.
CHOICE OF CANDIDATES
Delegates to National Conventions
by Popular Vote, Per Diem
and Mileage.

Representative Norris Of Nebra ska. pro-
gressve republican, today introduced q
bill which he declared would remedy the
evils Of the presidential primaries. Mr..
Norris had in mind the recent Chicago
convention when he framed the bill, as in
a prepared statement he said that ''re-
cent events have clearly demonstrated to
the people how it ia possible for we'll
regulated and well-oiled political machine
to trample under foot the wishes of the
rank and file Of any political party. This
law would enable the voters Of any po-
litical party to nominate their candidate
for President by direct vote, or at least
1t comes as near to such nomination as is
possible under present constitutional limi-
tations''
Fixes Date of Primaries.
The bill provides that the primaries
shall be held the first Tuesday in May In
each year when a President Is to be
elected, and that the national convention
shall be held the fourth Monday in June
of such year. The conventions that are
provided for in the bill would be much
smaller than national conventions have
been in the past, and the representation
therein would be based upon the strength
of the different political parties in the
different states. Mr.. Norris contends that
the membership OF national conventions
in recent years has been entirely too
large, and on account of its size alone a
convention resembles a mob more than it
does deliberative body.
Choice of Delegates.
Mr. Norris bill also provides for the
election Of delegates to the national con-
vention at the presidential primaries. and
gives to the voter the right to express a
first and second choice on his ballot of a
candidate for President. The result of
these elections would be then certified by
the state officials to the Secretary of the
Interior who would canvass the votes
When the voters Of any political party
in any state at such primary express
preference as to their presidential candi-
date, such candidate is given by the Sec
retary in the canvass as many votes as
such state is entitled to in the national
political convention of that party. II
upon such canvass from all the states
holding primaries 1t appears that any
candidate has majority OF these presl-
Dental votes. he thereby becomes the
candidate Of that party for President OF
the United States and no action OF the
convention becomes necessary. II no
candidate has received majority OF such
votes, then the convention when 1t con-
yenes from the number of candidates re-
ceiving preferential votes would nomi-
nate the candidate for President.
Approval of States Required.
The bill would not go into effect until
it's provisions have been accepted and
laws in conformity with it have been
passed by at least twenty states.
DELEGATES to the national conventions
would be paid mileage at the rate Of 5
cents a mile and per diem for not ex-
ceeding six days, at the rate OF * per
day.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
LORENZ IS NEAR DEATH.
Former Ohio Judge Undergoes Oper.
alton in Capital.

Henry L. Lorenz, former police Judge
Of Toledo, Ohio, is believed to be dying
in George Washington Hospital as re-
suit of malignant growth on his neck.
An operation yesterday showed that the
growth had almost entered the jugular
vein. The surgeons said they had en-
tirely removed the growth. but that they
could give little assurance Of recovery.
Lorenz has been unconscious, except for
moment last night, when he recog-
nized his wife. LOrenz has been prac-
ticing law in Washington since the ex-
piration of the term of Gov. Harmon as
attorney general. He was an assistant
counsel under Harmon.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
OT AID KING IS INTERESTED AS REMEDY FOR ILLS RENEWS HEDEA
REVIEWS H|SDEMAND
La Toilette Again Asks Roose-
welt for Campaign Account.
SAYS HE IGNORES ISSUE
Senator Prints Article Calling for
Statement or the Reason It
Is Not Given.
SAYS HE IGNORES ISSUE

MADISON, Wis, July 5.-Unted States
Senator La Toilette in a printed article
today asks Col Roosevelt for the second
time to publish his expense account OF
else "a candid statement of his reasons
for thus spurning one Of the basic princi-
pies of public morality and political ac-
tivity''
When La Toilette made public a state
mont Of his campaign receipts during the
Ohio primary contest he called on Roose-
welt to do likewise. There has been nc
response.
La Toilette says in part:
big business. with big money derived
from unfair privileges. Is ever in politics
and is ever ready to place its funds back
Of q likely winner, who is either subserv-
lent in the sense that a chisel is sub
serviceable to the extent that he is
harmless in performance.
Demands Substantial Rewards.
Special privilege puts money into polit
zeal campaigns by way Of investment
From such investments it demands sub.
stantial rewards. 1t Is to protect the
public interests from rewards such as
these. conceived in twilight and consum
mated in secret. that the people demand
publicity Of campaign contributions
Theodore Roosevelt entered the contest
for the presidential nomination as pro
gressive.' He made strenuous campaign
for votes and noisy scramble for south.
ern delegates on the ground that he rep
resented progressive doctrine. In this
fight he had the backing of the .stee
trust and the harvester trust Finan-
cial giants like Perkins, Hanna and Nun
sey contributed to his cause. His cam
paign was characterized by a riotous ex-
Dendfture of money Yet he has made nc
public accounting. He has not taken the
American people into his confidence. He
has ignored the progressive principle OF
publicity
Evening star., 1912-07-05
HOUSE MEMBERS PEEvISH.
Unable to Do Any Work, They
Shortly Adjourn.

Heat and reaction from the recent ma
tional conventions have combined to Nea'
down the nerves of the members Of the
House. and that branch of Congress to-
fective work.
As a result of the general peevishness
Majority Leader Underwood was Unable
TO get an agreement any order of busi-
ness. and Minority Leader Mann, seeing
the hopelessness of the situation, ended il
by raising the point of no quorum.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
AID MAN WITHOUT COUNTRY.
House and Senate Pass Resolution
Giving Citizenship to Prince.

Eugene Prince the man without q
country" will become a citizen of the
United States when the President signs
a resolution the Senate passed to-day.
Mr.. Prince is the son OF John Henry
Prince. and both father and son were
born In Russia although the grandfather
was an American whose family. Senator
Lodge assured the Senate had lived in
Massachusetts since l6i3.
The law protected the father. bu; not
the son i'm his rights of citizenship. He
was neither an American citizen nor a
subject of the czar, and was not even
in a position to be naturalized.
The House passed joint resolution un-
conditionally admitting him Ito the char
acter and privileges of American citizen-
ship" and the Senate today acted IA
vorably.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
MAI. FRANK M'|NTyRE
FOR CHIEF OF BUREAU.
President NominateS Him for
Position at Head of In
suIar Affairs.

The President sent to the Senate today
the nomination Of Maj. Frank Mcintyre
to be chief Of the bureau of insular af-
fairs, with rank of brigadier general.
Maj. Mcintyre. with rank OF colonel, as
assistant chief Of the bureau of insular
affairs. has been connected with the bu-
reau for seven years. He Is native OF
Alabama and was appointed to the NJ H.
tary Academy at West Point September
l. 1882. Upon graduation in 1885 he was
assigned to the infantry arm Of the serv-
Ice and was captain of the 10th Infantry
Regiment when ordered to the Philippines
during the Aguinaldo insurrectiOn.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
NEGRO GETS THIRTY YEARS.
Gus Gross Convicted of Second De.
gree Murder.

Gus Gross. a negro convicted of second
degree murder in connection with the
killing of Edward Lewis. a negro. Octo-
Der 81 last was sentenced today by jus
tice Anderson to serve thirty years In the
penitentiary. The court suggested thst
the jury had extended mercy in reducing
the crime to second degree
AS the prisoner Is only twenty-three
years old. Justice Anderson considered a
life sentence too extreme and decided on
the thirty-year term.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
BRYAN GETS OVATION
ON HIS ARRIVAL HOME
Brass Band Escorts Him
Through Crowds That Line
Lincoln Streets

LINCOLN. Neb.. July J-.'Home folks
were at the station today when William
J. Bryan's train arrived Local and state
officials, headed by Gov Aldrich. were
on the reception committee. and numer-
Gus citizen Of Lincoln were voluntary ad-
ditions 10 the throng that crowded the
station platform and lined the streets OF
the business district. through which Mr.
Bryan was escorted by brass band and
a long string of shouting enthusiasts.
Mr. Bryan was escorted to a local no.
tel. where he mounted the seat of his
car and delivered a short address Mrs
Bryan was with him, having Joined him
at the station and cheers for her were
freely interspersed with those for he'
husband.
Autographs Displayed.
The Fourth of July decorations alonG
the line of march were made to dc
duty for Lincoln's additional holiday
and Autographs of four years age
bearing the slogan Let the people
rule" were freely displayed in win
dows.
Mr.. BRYAN was to have delivered the
address in the safe and sane cele-
bration here yesterday. but the un-
usual length of the Baltimore conven
tion prevented.
Before leaving Baltimore Mr.. Bryan es'
timated that Wilson would have a pll'
rality of 100000 over President Taft
When asked IL he still held to that
estimate, he replied;
Puts Plurality at 1000, 900.
I'm estimating Wilson's plurality al
100000 | was not counting on third
party. That might reduce the plurality
some. and yet not much. because many
republicans will vote for Roosevelt who
would not be willing to vote for demo-
crat and that will largely reduce Taft s
vote. Taft will be the contender Tor the
Roosevelt votes--not Wilson.
I'm our platform the single term fol
the presidency will attract much atten'
tion, and also the declaration favor1ne
direct primaries. One of the best planks
is that declaring for popular election ol
national committeeman, the committee
men to begin service when elected. This
change will prevent hold-ovsr commit
teemen from organizing conventions.
"WiIl the money question be one of the
main issues?' was asked.
Yes ii will cut a big figure, but not SC
much as the tariff question. which Is re-
sponsible for the high cost of living. Thi:
will probably have greater force than any
other issue during the campaign.
~ cannot begin active political speak
ing until September because of my Chau-
tauaua work. / propose taking the stump
then
Evening star., 1912-07-05
To Push Money Trust Inquiry.

Chairman Pujo of the House money
trust investigating committee an
nounced today that the democrats on
the committee would hold an executive
session late today to determine the
course of the investigation. The COM
mittee has been encouraged by the ac
ton Of the Baltimore convention, and
an effort will be made 10 push the in
ouirv which the House has ordered.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Wagon Runs Over Child.

Lille King, eight years old. Of 2207
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. while
playing in front of her home this after
noon ran against a wagon belonging to
Golden e. Co., was knocked dowr
and a wheel of the vehicle passed over
her leg. physician from the Emergency
Hospital treated the child without TAX
ing her to the hospital.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
OBSERVE FOURTH AT LIMA.
Day Also Celebrated at Berne and
Buenos Aires.

LIMA. Peru. July J.-Unprecedented
enthusiasm was displayed during the cele-
bration Of the Fourth of July in this city.
In the afternoon reception was held at
the United States legation. followed by a
dance attended by all the American resi-
dents and large number of Peruvians.
At night gala performance was given
at the municipal theater. and afterward a
ball at the National Club. among the
guests being President Leguia and the
MAYOR of Lima.
BERNE, July 5.--The Fourth of July
was celebrated at all the Swiss resorts
where Americans had gathered. At Lu-
cerne the American minister and Mrs.
Henry S. Bouteil gave a reception, which
was largely attended.
BCENOS AIRES, July 5.-The Ameri-
can minister. John W. Garrett. gave a
Fourth of July reception yesterday at the
legation. which was attended by the
members of the. Argentine government
and diplomatic representatives The
American colony gave a dinner in the
evening.
Independence day in the United States
was the subject of congratulatory mes
sage from Nicaragua, received at the
State Department this morning. The dis
patch. from the minister of foreign af-
fairs OF Nicaragua. reads: BE plea sed,
excellency, to accept the congratulations
of the government of Nicaragua on this
great day commemorative of the inde-
pendence of the United States
Evening star., 1912-07-05
OPPOSES DESTRUCTION
OF BRIG CONSTELLATION
Rhode Island Society of Cin-
cinnati Adopts ResoIu-
tions on Subject.

4 dispatch from Newport, II. L. says
that resolutions protesting agantt the
destruction of the famous warship Con-
.telation and asking the Secretary of the
Navy to retain the vessel in Narragansett
bay as monument to the early navy
have been adopted by the Rhode Island
Society of the Cincinnati.
The old brig constella ton. which has
not been at sea for twenty years. and
lies with rotten bottom off Newport
where she is still in commission as a
raining ship is under no orders for re-
moyal or destruction from the Navy De-
partment. although her fate may be con-
sidered to he in the balance.
The life of the Constellation. denied re-
pairs which would amount practically 10
renovation. is at ebb. Undoubtedly the
Navy Department has been considering
the necessity of some disposition of the
broken-down vessel. Her removal 10 An
napoiis is eniong the things contemplated.
Sentiment in Department.
There il strong sentiment in the Navy
Department for preservation of famous
ships of the old navy. Congress, how
ever, is not in the habit Of paying for
sentiment, and the means TO preserve
the rotting hulk are not available.
The Rcina Mercedes. captured from
the spanish off Cuba during the Span
jsh- american war, is also stationed at
Newport. and is now in q deplorable
condition.
The Constellation was one OF the
first war vessels built by the United
States. The date OF her construction
is 1877. and she was launched from d
baltimore shipyard. The brig is lie
feet long. AZ feet breadth. has a dis
placement OF 1870 feet and a 20-foot
draft. Her part in the history of the
war of 1872 is we'll known.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Bonds Worth S17S.55O.

The bonds belonging TO the estate
are worth s17S.550 Notes due the es-
tate are valued at s70s,s35.17. and the
holdings of timber lands in Wisconsin,.
Minnesota. Washington. California.
Oregon and Canada. with other realty.
are valued at S3S711523.
Attorney ]. J. Darlington represent :
the estate. The heirs. in addition to
the widow, are three children. Mar
garet j. s. Lindley Of Lake Forest, Ill.
Mary T. Stewart and Helen Gray Stew
art of this city.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Eating Torpedo Causes Death.

APPLETON, Wis. July 5.-Andrew
Hoffman, who ate a torpedo yesterday
mista king it for candy. died today. He
had some caramels and torpedoes, both
wrapped in red and white paper, in the
same pocket and chewed a torpedo by
mistake His face was literally blown
aWay
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Crisp Out for Congress.

Judge Charles r. Crisp, parliamentarian
to Speaker Clark and adjutant of Ollie
James at the Baltimare convention, has
gone TO Georgia to run for Congress in
the third district This is a new district
He is opposed by John r. Marshall and
Emmett Shaw.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Phil Harrison Not DYING.

PEORIA, H.. July 5.-Despite rumors
that he was In a dying condition, Phil
Harrison of Chicago. who fought Harry
Donahue here yesterday, is getting along
nicely in Proctor Hospital. The attending
physician to-day declared that he was
Improving.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Lightning Causes $50, 900 Fire

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. July J.-Fire
at Mears. Oceana county, caused by
lightning, today destroyed the general
store Of f. r. Averill and part of ware
house owned by Mr. Averill, causing a
total loss of $JO,0OO. For a time the
flames threatened the whole village.
Evening star., 1912-07-05

The cannon secured for the courthouse
lawn at Oakland, Md. through Repre-
sentative David J. Lewis and lent by the
War Department has reached there. II
is a one-pound gun from the Nayfiower,
now used as the Presidents yacht, and is
of steel with brass mountings.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Police Recover Much Property

Stolen. lost and abandoned propertyval-
ued at s60 160.3O was recovered by the
local detective force during the fiscal year
ended June 30. During the past three
months the property recovered was val
ued at 81 1850.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Served as Staff Officer.

tached to the staff and engaged in an
administrative capacity in reorganizing
and systematic the government of oc-
cupation He acquired a knowledge Of
Spanish and of several of the peculiar
dialects of the islanders. which enabled
him TO be extremely useful to his su-
periors.
He was called to Washington and at
tached to the insular bureau, April 90
1905. as principal assistant to Brig. Gen.
Edwards, whom he will succeed as chief
Of that bureau. He is an honor graduate
Of the Infantry and Cavalry School OF
1889.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Veteran Overcome by Heat.

William {. Wright. eighty-two years
old. an inmate of Soldiers Home, was
overcome by the heat today about noon
while at 18th and Kenyon streets north
west. He was taken to Barnes Hospital
at Soldiers Home.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
OMITTED FROM THE BILL
Senator BristoW's Successful
Attack on Revival of
Ranks in Navy.

When the Senate entered upon the con-
sideration of the naval appropriation bill
today Senator Bristow of Kansas inaugu-
rated a fight upon the proposal to re-
;vive the ranks of admiral and vice ad-
miral for the commanders-in-chief OF
the Atlantic and Pacific fleets and their
chief assistants. He made a point OF
order against the amendment for carry
ing the plan into effect, and as the point
was sustained the provision was elm
mated from the bill.
The Kansas senator declared that the
principal purpose of such Legislation
was to pave the way for retirement
on increased pay. and said that already
over a million dollars is being paid to
retired rear admirals.
Senator Lodge defended the provision
as necessary to insure a proper distri-
button Of naval commanders. He pro-
duced letter from the Secretary OF the
Navy pleading for the amendment as of
urgent necessity because of the material
interests involved.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Indian Head Item Approved.

The Senate committees amendment ap-
proprating 1895. 600 toward $6oO,O0o worth
of improvements at the Indian Head plant
for the manufacture of smokeless powder
was adopted in committee of the whole
without discussion
Many of the provisions of the bill are
being discussed but the most important
items. the amendments proposing the
building of two battleships and the crea-
ton of a national council of defense. will
probably not be reached until late this
afternoon. Friends of the navy declare
the provision for two battleships Will pass
by a good margin. but protracted discus
sion is anticipated.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Federal Inspection Ordered.

The interstate commerce commission
today ordered a corps of inspectors to
Corning. n. Y, to make an investiga-
tion of the Lackawanna wreck. Chief
Inspector II. W. Belnap will be present
at the coroner's inquest.
Evening star., 1912-07-05
Case Goes to White House.

..Meanwhile-as ] only learned after a
interval while | was waiting TO secure
all the influence he could to aid him in
keeping his place Resides arguing the
case himself with me and with certain
senator's and besides having his case
alsued both at the White House and be-
fore me. he argued his case himself at
the White House.
Mr. Andrew did not at any time men
tion to me any objection to his treatment
in the Treasury Department except that
he thought that | did not give him as
much of my time as | ought. and that L
had sometimes allowed other callers to
be received when ne was in my ROOM On
the other hand. some of those connected
with my office-and who Were impartial
thought Mr.. Andrew had had at certain
periods too much of my time. Apparent
~ his curious calculation of the amount
of time given him will strike every one In
my office with wonderment-
NO other complaint or criticism did
Mr.. Andrew ever offer. And it Is hardly
necessary to point out that man whose
grip on his place | could hardly shake
loose could scarcely have found his place
undesirable or his associations unendur-
able.
IF Mr. Andrew could represent himself
as resigning voluntarily when he was
with unusual difficulty forced to resign
IL causes no wonder that he should with
out warrant call as witnesses group
of important men of the department who
nearly all Immediately contradicted him.
and whose immediate assurances to me
by TELEGRAPH and telephone are among
the pleasantest happenings of my off1-
cial life No one in the department who
has done successful work would. i be-
Heve indorse any of Mr. Andrews state
ments. There is nothing out of the usual
in Andrews case, The work OF the
Treasury Department has been and still
is strenuous. owing To the program adopt
ed at the beginning of the administra-
tion, and it is necessary to have all
three of the assistant secretaries not
only ahre but efficient