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The Washington times., 1912-04-17
TO RENEW
FIGHT TODAY TO GET
DISTRICT PRIMARY
Now Believed Bill Will Pass
in Senate If Vote Is
Forced.

Senator Bristow of Kansas will today
renew fight, started yesterday in the
Senate, to force the passage of his bill
providing for Presidential primaries in
the District of Columbia.
The bill has much strength in tho
Senate and will apparently pass II a
vote can be forced. When Senator Bris-
tow tried to bring it up yesterday, how
ever. Senators In large numbers lodged
responsibility and took to the cloak
rooms. The result was that the Senate
finally adjourned on the excuse that q
quorum could not be obtained.
Senator Bristow plainly had the sup
port OF progressive Republicans and a
large number OF Democrats. His mo-
ton for consideration was easily car
ried by this combination. those voting
against consideration being four reac-
tionary Republicans, Burton, Catron,
Lippitt, and Smoot
However, not quorum was present
and Senator Bristow moved that the
sergeant alarms be instructed to bring
in the absentees. That official was d.
rected to do so, but did not seem to
work overtime at the Job and was not
very successful in gathering Senators
in. Finally, a motion by Senator 6hive-
ly to adjourn prevailed.
The Washington times., 1912-04-17
OF DISASTER
STUNS CARDINALS
IN SESSION HERE
Catholic Officials Particular
ly Shocked by Report of
Death of Presidents Aide.

Cardinals Gibbons and O'Connell, of
the Catholic hierarchy met today at the
Catholic University for the first time
since the Boston prelate received the
red hat of the cardinalate. The two
church dignitaries are attending the
meeting Of the board of trustees Of the
university Of which they are members.
Hardly had the churchmen shaken
hands when the conversation turned to
the terrible tragedy enacted off the At
lantic coast within the past few days.
THE shocking news almost over
comes me-" said Cardinal Gibbons. "It
is appalling, and too terrible for the
human mindto grasp. But let US hope
that some stroke of the Almighty has
saved from death many of those now
reported missing" Cardinal OConnell
voiced similar sentiments and uttered
a prayer for the safety of those thought
missing.
Cardinal Gibbons, who knew Major
Archibald Butt personally for a long
time, said: Words cannot express my
sorrow for the passing of Major Butt to
such a death. I know what acute grief
his death must cause the President.
Major Butt evidently lived up to the
lovable character he was and went to
his death to make way for the rescue
Of some woman or child"
Last night Cardinal Gibbons was the
dinner guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Christian
d. Hemmick.
The Washington times., 1912-04-17
GERMAN YOUTHS
COMING HERE TO
STUDY BUSINESS
Kaiser Encourages Young
Men to Learn American
Commercial Methods.

German young men, who are training
themselves in a commercial way. and
aiming to become masters of up-to-date
business methods, are turning their at
tention more and more TO the United
States.
They are coming to America In in
creasing numbers for the purpose Of
seeing what this country has to teach
them. At the same time fewer and
fewer Of them are going to Great
Britain.
This is the word that reaches here
through consular authorities. Recently,
a prominent consular officer said that
on q trip from Europe TO this country,
no less than fifty students of CONNER
cial matters sailed on the same vessel,
This official has lately come to the
United states from abroad on leave.
Number Is Growing.
He said, moreover, that he was ap-
prised that this was not exceptional
and that the number Of German COM
mercial students who are coming here
is constantly growing.
Two considerations enter into the fact
that the Germans are giving increased
attention to American business methods.
One OF them is that II is dawning on
Germany that this country has many
points Of superiority, in a business way,
over England Another Is the bitter
ness Of the feeling between the English
and the Germans. For years, the Eng
hsh have been bitter over Germany's
commercial progress. The English have
grown In hatred Of the Germans. And
the Germans have reciprocated. More
over, within recent months the two
countries have been right on the brink
OF war and hatred has been growing,
- Under such circumstances, the tide of
herman students Of commercial affairs
mas naturally, turned from England.
Kaiser Wilhelm wants his young men
70 get out and travel and observe He
mas long been Of the conviction this
was good thing for the Fatherland.
lie ~ encouraging the visits Of the com.
mercial students to this country.
Necessary to Work.
Many of the German young men who
come over to the United States Co per-
feet themselves in a business way
have little money 1t is necessary for
them to work. And they cone here, as
a rule. prepared to turn their hand
to anything that will afford them a
living while they are perfectine their
knowledge of American matters and
methods of business.
Congressman Parthoidt Of Missouri,
VINO knows the Kaiser personally, prac-
tiCallv corroborates what the consular
advices indicate. He thinks the Kaiser
has encouraged young men, anxious to
broaden their knowledge of affairs and
business, to spend some time in this
country.
The Washington times., 1912-04-17
AnacoStia. Citizens
Object to Charges

Alleging the free delivery zones Of
the express companies, the railroad
companies, and the other common car
riers operating in Washington are ar
bitrarily fixed, and are without regard
for distance from freight stations or
central distributing points, the Anacos-
tia Citizens Associa ton has filed for
NAL complaint against these companies
with the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
The Pennsylvania and Baltimore and
Ohio railroad companies, named de-
PENDANTS with the express companies,
the residents Of Anacostia. hearing
on the petition filed will be held early
in May.
The Washington times., 1912-04-17
Former Congressman
Stewart Critically Ill

Former Congressman Alexander Stew
art of Wisconsin, who represented the
Ninth Congressional district of that
State in Congress for three years. is
critically i'll at his residence, 2200 Massa-
chusetts avenue. A general breakdown
in health, following an illness of two
years. is causing MS friends much con-
cern.
Mr.. Stewart is a Canadian by birth,
but went to Wisconsin early in life He
is one OF the pioneer lumbermen of the
Northwest. He is eighty years old, and
after his retirement from Congress came
to Washington to live.
The Washington times., 1912-04-17
JeWelry Stolen.

Jewelry valued at about 800 was
stolen by a thief. whoo ransacked the
apartment of Mrs. Annie R. Raun, in
the darlington, Sixteenth street and
Columbia road. during the absence Of
members Of the family last evening.
Entrance was gained with the key to
the apartment. which had been left by
Mrs. Raun in the letter box in the
hallway.
The Washington times., 1912-04-17
Would-be Suicide
Probably Will Recover

Physicians at Casualty Hospital said
today that Ray Ratcliffe, seventeen
years old, of 705 Florida avenue north
east, who drank a quantity of dis
infectant solution with suicidal intent
last evening, would get well.
Radcliffe had been suffering rom in
fammatory rheumatism for several
months. He told the doctors he feared
he would be a cripple for Ire, and
that he could stand the suffering no
longer.
The Washington times., 1912-04-17
ANACOSTIA COUNCIL
READYFOR MEETING
Junior Order of United Mechanics Will Gather in Masonic
Hall on Night of May Gifts Are Presented to Mr.
and Mrs. Boswell at Baptist Church.

while the bridal party stood beneath
wedding bells and white ribbons The
Rev. George M. Cummings, the pastor
OF the Garden Memorial Presbyterian
The bride was attired in white satin
over chiffon, and her bouquet was OF
Bride roses, Attending her ives Miss
Jane A. Mowat her sister. whose dress
carried a shower bouquet Of sweet peas.
Robert A. Hartley, the bridegroom's s
brother, was the best man, and Miss
Elsie Pezold. of Anacostia, played the
Immediately following the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs Hartley left for visit to
Norfolk and Hampton Roads. to be fol-
lowed by trips to New York and Bos-
Sew sSs M Msmpsssy asrsy nd % on the hs ssp III
the couple will make their home in
Boston, Mass. Mr.. Hartley, who Is a
native Of Bladensburs, has been In the
United States navy for. twelve years.
He went on the around the-world cruise
with the American fleet, and recently
he assisted In bringing to this country
on the North Carolina the bodies Of
the Maine dead.
given for the young couple were Mrs.
Emma Mccullough, Of washington; Ed
ward Hartley. OF Baltimore. Md; Mrs.
Oliver Culver, of Washington; Mrs. s:
E; Hartley and Miss Elsie Hartley, Of
Washington; Mr. and Mrs. J. c. whsle,
Mrs. @. NJ. Cummings. Miss Florence
Cummings, Misses Alice Smith and
Elsie Pezold, Mrs. Frank Field, Mrs.
]. Gregory, Mrs. Margaret Wilkerson,
Mrs. d. Broman, Master Robert Mo-
wat, Mrs. William jeanette, and Mrs.
7. FELTON,, Of Washington.
After a review of last years work at
its annual meeting. the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Anacostia Methodist Epis-
copal Church considered It's activities
warranted a social for its own enter
tainment last evening in Methodist
Hall. A feature was the presentation Of
the annual report of Mrs. Samuel r.
Campbell, the secretary, which indi-
Gated that the society has raised Sass
during the past year, while it's mem.
bership has reached 150, an increase Of
more than 100.
The program included a solo by Mrs.
Grace Linger, a recitation by Mrs. NJ.
e. Cornish; solo. Miss Alice Stone; reel
tation, Mrs. Maud Harrison, and solo,
Mrs. w. J. Latimer. Games and re-
freshments followed. The committee in
charge was Mrs. William II. Benhoff,
chairman; Mrs. r. Lee ScagEs, Mrs.
William Marshall and Mrs Maud Har-
rison.
Ianrv Jppar ir . ,~.i-
The Washington times., 1912-04-17
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ANACnCTTA n n ADpIT. ~

Anncostia Council, No. 16, Junior Or
der of United American Mechanics, is
making arrangements for public
meeting in Anacostia Masonic Hall on
the night of May 7. The council received
a report from its committee Of arrange
ments as to the progress that has been
made when 1t convened last night.
Irving s. Hall, chairman of the COM
mittee, reported that Congressman John
L. Burnett of Alabama has accepted an
invitation to make an address, as has
Judge John H. Noyes, chairman Of the
national legislative committee Of the
order. The Rev. Samuel w. Grafflin,
pastor of the Anacostia M. E. Church,
will he another speaker. Several Con-
gressmen, In addition to Mr.. Burnett,
have been invited.
Chairman Hall has the following COM
mittee to assist him in planning for the
gathering; T. M. Harkness, Lebanon
Griffith, J. d. Simpson, William j..
Mitchell, and John L. Jones. The coun-
Gil initiated four candidates last night.
While taking part in supper ana
entertainment given by the Ladies' Aid
Society Of the Anacostia Baptist Church
last night, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bos-
we'll, Of 1916 V street, were called to the
platform to receive gifts in recognition
of the eleventh anniversary Of their
marriage, which took place in the Ana
costa Baptist Church eleven years ago
last night. Following a selection at the
piano by Eugene Goodman, the Rev.
Frank L. Bardens, the pastor Of the
church, surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Boswell
by summonins them to the stage. Then
he presented Mrs. Boswell on behalf Of
the Ladies' Aid Society, of which she
Is the president, with a beautiful wicker
rocking chair. Mr.. Boswell ne pre-
sented a Bible. Thereafter the feast
proceeded largely as a celebration in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Boswelrs we'd
ding anniversary.
Mrs. Boswell has been an active
member of the church for a long time,
and Mr.. Boswell is a member of the
Police Department, attached to No. 6
station. They responded to the pastor s
address with words of thanks for the
public recognition In which they were
principals.
The Washington times., 1912-04-17

The marriage of Miss Hazel Ursla
Mowat and Henry Hartley, chief quar-
termaster OF the battleship North Caro-
lima, took place yesterday afternoon in
the presence OF a large gathering of
relatives and friends at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Mowat, the parents of
mony mo- was in a parlor ] aIcove, which HE % Wss
massed with palms and hydrangeas,
The Washington times., 1912-04-17

Henry A. Linger, jr., formerly a resi-.
dent Of Anacostia, who has been visit
turned to his home near Frederick Md,
where he has a large farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
Saved By Colonel Astor

Chicago. April 21.-Mrs. Ida $. Hlp- bach and her daughter Jean, survivors of the wreck of the Titanic who ar rived at their Chicago home today, in an interview said that they were saved by Col. John Jacob Astor. who forced the crew of the last llfeboat to walt for them.
 We saw Colonel Astor place Mrs Astor In a boat and assure her that he would follow later" said Mrs Hip ptch "He turned to us with a smile and said Ladies, you are next The officer in charge of the boat protested that the craft was full and the sea- mon started to lower 1t. Colonel Astor exclaimed, Hold that boatp in the voice of 6 man accustomed to be obeyed and the men did as he ordered. The boat had been lowered past the upper deck and the colonel took us to the next deck below and put us in the boat"
 Mrs. Hippach said that after the i'm pact the Titanic lay broadside on an ics- berg that seemed, she said, to be l00 feet high and extended further than she could see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
North Carolina Voice

Washington, April 21.-tspecial.) )-Georg. W. Connor of Wilson. N C., who was for some time a member. of the legis- lature in his state. is enthusiastic in his confidence that oscar Underwood will receive the support of the delegates from North Carolina to the national demo- cratic convention.
 Mir. Conn9r was in Washington today and discussed the situation with nun Der of politicians. He said: "Underwood sentiment has developed verp rapidly In North Carolina puring the past few months. Underwood. with his clean. high toned record in Congress. appeals strongly to the young men and those who have the future interest of their party at heart.
 While the North Carolina delega ton may go to the convention uRinstructed, I feel certain that the sentiment will be strongly in favor of Underwood and that the entire delegation will vote for the Alabanian when his real strength is shown in the convention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22

New York, April 2l.- (speeial)-Propped up on pillows in bed in St. Nincent's s hospital this afternoon, Thomas Whitley an assistant steward in the first salon of the Titanic told an international News syndicate reporter the first authentic st5ry of the scene in tine dining 1oem of the ship on the night of the disaster He said:
 Tt was the gayest night of the trip among the diners. We had made great time and the probability was the rip would be q record breaker orders had Ieen isaued Sunday to make dinner tho finest ever served on a snip. regardless of expense, Q and the orders were caired out I believe it was soon after G.5a when the passengers strolled in. Mr. lsmay sat at table a few feet away from the table of MT. and Mrs. Astor. He was in a corner The Astor table was to the right and the captains table was in the center. At MT. Astors table Dr O'Lougn- lin, the ships surgeon, was seated with his assistant There were some other people there, but I do not know who they were. Soon after the dinner was served the fun commenced. Wine was served at tho Astor table and the com vorsation was very much animated. The captain talked and joksd with MT Astor and occasionally MT. Ismay spoke. The one topic of conversation was the new boat and the speed she was making. did not see the captain drink anything, and do not think he ever indnlged' AS dinner progressed the gayety increased and l believe some bets were made as to the speed of the boa.. At one tinle pr O'Loushlin stood up and raising q glass of chanya gne, cried;
 Let us drink 10 the mighty Titanic
 with cries of approval everybody sfood and drank the toast 1 believe it was generally believed by all those at the tables that the Titanic would reach New York late Tuesday. or early Wednes- Jay morning, and the captain and other officers were planning a big banquet after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
TAFT AND BUTT AT SEWANEE

my appearance that suggests the epis- copate, but l know 1 always feel at home with them when l meet them
 You have in the isthmus a gentleman named Gorgas, to whose teachings and practices We owe tho structure of the Pan anna canal I say that with care The French attempted to build the canal, you know. but through the efficiency of this man malignant malaria has been re- duced to kind not serious in it's obstruc- tion to work, and yellow fever has disap peared entirely
 Then the rest of his talk was taken up with the subject of international peace, on which he spoke convincingly with many apt and humorous illustrations. He ended by saying: I look to the men who have studied our responsibilities and un- derstood our world duty to help us on in our desire for universal peace. He told us we were few but select, and appealed to 4oun sense of responsibnty to aid fh the furtheranee of international arbitra- ton.
 Then I copped Brother Archie and, to- gether with Miss Sadie Elliott, who is a great Delta, we drove out to the chapter house, where a big log fire was blazing in that adorable fireplace under the heavy stone mantel. and all the rest of the Delts and Major Butts old friends on the mountain were there with smiling ldttS. Nt Hau all tue Dell SOnEH lll lHe book and he joined right in with us. He said he could stay but few minutes, but believe he stayed three quarters of an hour. We ended up by giving a 'Choctaw Walk Around in which the major was the main feature, and he enjoyed it greatly. We all loelSstep with hands on each others shoulders and march around in circle singing an Indian song, and when the circle closes up we sit on each others knees and give the two big Delta yells. Butt was tiekled to death at this walk around.
 Then we drove by Mrs. Johnson's for a Title cup of coffee, and from there Miss Sadie and l took him through the " c. s office and the library. When we got down to the station we found the train was being held for him. l got on the back platform with him to tell him good-by, and he said he wanted me to. meet the President and took me in and introduced me to the Hon. MT. Taft was happy as lark to shake hands with the Pres ident, and l gave him a good solid shake while he smiled serenely at me. And got of the train feeling the biggest boy in America.
 "This has been great day for Se- vance. The President uaid he was charmed and delighted with the whole place, and that he wouldn't have missed l it for anything
 Sic transit preshentius. :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
:BELSLEAVNG
 STATE OF PUEbLA ae hept Up On
 Tres BI rias } ]SOZCO IN TROUBLE Believed His Friends Are Dwindling and Men Are Becoming Festive at Long Inactiyity-Indig-
 nation Subsidies
JROZCO IN TROUBLE

Mexico City. April 21-There has been general exodus of rebels from the state of Puebla, according to advices reaching this city late today. The re- bels are reported to be gathering at Hitzilac in the state of Mexico prepara- tory to laying siege to Cuernavaca. A heavy artillery firing from the federal batteries has been kept up on the town Of Tres Marias near Cuernavaca through the day in order to prevent the rebels from fortifying the place.
 .Sina Lola has two capitals and three governors tonight, the capital of the state, Culiacan, is in the hands of the rebels and they have appointed thelr own governor there, while the archives of the state have been transferred to Mazattan. where the governor ad in- terim is exercising the executive power in view of the fact that the governor of the state is unable to reach his cap i.al.
 Gen. Victoro Huerta has given the rebels under Orozco 15 days in which to lay down their arms and receive am nesty, according to reports from spe- eial correspondents with the federal army in the north. It is believed that Crezco's funds. are dwindling and that fsa.sfs having difficulty fn- Keeping his understood to be chafing at long inac tivity in camp and delay in receiving lheir pay.
 Excitement and indignation over the state department's note seemingly has dissipated to a degree by President Maderos reply to which Mexicans point as vindication of his honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22

Chicago, April 21.-Nine persons were robbed of money or valuables, or both. by three masked hold up men who went through the sleeper Nottingham of the Rock Island westbound Golden State limited, a few minutes after last mid night, at Sheffield, IL, 40 miles east of Moline. After the robbers had fin ished their work they shot holes in the air signal tube connected with the en- zine, thus brought the train to a stand still and quickly made their escape.
 Under cover of three revolvers the porter was forced to point out to the outlaws the berths that were occupied. As soon as the robbers entered the Pullman they forced the porter to lock the doors. Only the occupants of one Pullman were disturged
 Those who were robbed are:
 W. l.. Leblanc, New York, $45 and railroad ticket
 Mary Heron, Chicago, $96.
 O. L. Benton, Oberlin. Kans., gold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
Federal Probe Today

Washington. April 2l.-The federal in- vestigation of the sinking of the Titanic will be continued here tomorrow at the capitol
 J Bruce Ismay. managing director of Hhe White Star line; r. A. s. Franklin, vice president. and 37 members of the lost liners crew, arrived here tonight 10 continue testimony before the Senate sub- committee of which Senator William AL den Smith, of Michigan. is chairman. The hearings will go on tomorrow morning at e30 e clock
 Assurances of the cooperation of the French government with the United States to further safeguard human life at sea. were today extended in person by Amba assador Jusserand to Senator Smith.
 Secretary Meyer of the navy depart ment, called today upon members of the committee and gave assurances that the wireless operator of the Chester, who endeavored to get details of the disaster from the Carpathia on the latter's way to New York from the wreck, would be held subject to the committees ordors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
WHERE IS MY BOY?"

Montgomery. April Especial )--seek- inS their son who left home last May, two heart broken parents of Lafayette have written to Governor O'Neal 10 se- cure the execntiye's assistance in finding their wayward boy. The name of the boy whom the parents are seeking is Marven Denney and he was accompanied by W. w. Kenney also of Lafayette.
 The letter to the governor Is pathetic in the extreme, and Mrs. Denney declares that the absence of her son has caused her a great deal of anxiety and worry.
 Tho letter fig as follows
 Dear Governor:
 "l am in lot of trouble Can you help me find my boy. Marven Denney and also w. M. Kenney, who left home May 13, 191l2 We lslieve he has joined the army When last heard from in Septem- Der, 1911, he wrote he belonged to Com pany !, in Houston, Tex He did not say that he belonged to the regulars. but We believe he did join them, and believe he is dead, or else he would have written to his poor heart broken mother, father and little brother.
 MRS. B. " DENNEY"
 Governor CtNeal replied that he would give the letter 10 the press In the hope that through that medium her hoy might be located.