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New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
BRITISH EMBASSY DINNER
Reception Also Given for Duke
of Connaught,
IFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Jan. 25.--The British AM
| bassador and Mrs Bryce included IN ''el'
| forty-two guests who dincd with the Duhe
of Connaught at the embassy to-nisht ''c
| Austrian Ambassador, the French AHpSS
sador and Nine. Jusserand the German
Ambassador and Countess Bernstort' the
Russian Ambassador and Nine. BakhmeteH
the Italian Ambassador and Marchlohcss
Cusani Confalonicri, the Secretary OF State
and Mrs. Knox, the Secretary Of the Treas
,rv and Mrs. MacVeagh, tho Secretary "f
the Navy and Mrs. Meyer the Secretary
Of the Interior and Mrs Fisher, the Attor-
ney General and Mrs. Wickersham, Majo'
General and Mrs Leonard Wood, Mrs. J."
II. Letter. Colonel Lowther. aid to the Duke
Of Connaught; Mitchell lnnes, Britisa
counsellor; the British military attache
and Mrs McLachlan, Captain Sowerpy'
British naval attach6: Mrs. Richard IL.
Townsend and Miss Mabel Boardman.
The reception which followed was par
ticularly brilliant, the embassy drawing
rooms and ballroom being taxed comfort
ably to accommodate the notable throng
who were presented to his royal hiShness.
All of the members Of the Cabinet, the Su-
preme Court, the Speaker and Mrs. CIdrk'
many Of the diplomats and members ot So
ciety in general were included in the list
Scarcely less dazzling than the diplomatic
reception at the white House was the scene
presented by the full dress uniforms ana
court uniforms Of the men and the rich
gowns and jewels Of the women.
Mime. Jusserand wore a gown Of rich Did
rose and gold brocadc with folds Of tule
"a n
pcarl necklace and hair and corsagc orn'-
ments. Countess Won Bernstorn gown
was of gold and silver brocadc. with soft
cream white lace and tulle on the bodice
and with it she wore tiara, necklace ana
other ornaments Of diamonds. Marchlon'sS
Cusani Confaonier wore heavy white bro
cade. with old lace and jewels. Nine
Bakhmeteff wore pale blue satin and lace.
with her long rope OF pearls and pearl sAI
diamond tiara and corsage ornaments.
Mrs. Knox's gown was OF white velvet.
with erminc bands and q tunic and hodi''
Of gold lace Mrs. MacNeagh wore white
velvet. with old lace on the bodice and did-
monds and pearls. Mrs. Wickcrsham wore
cloth Of gold embroidered I'm cut steel and
gold. Mrs. Meyer wore green and gold
brocadc Mrs Fisher wore white satin
and lace.
Mrs Charles f.. Hughes wor" soft
salmon PINK satin gown, with tunic AMI
bodice OF salmon colored net embroidered
IN beads OF the same shade and silver lace
on the bodice. Mrs. Mckcnna's gown vas
Of pale pink satin, with black lace and
chiffon over drapery. Mrs. burton wore
white satin. edged with black velvet and
a tunic and bodice Of black lace and goi !
lace and tule OIL the bodice. Mrs. Leonard
Woods gown was Of dark blue brocadci
satin. Mrs McLachlan wore white satin
and BRUSSELS lace Mrs. J.. T.. Letter j
gown was Of electric blue brocadc vS~ct,
with rare old lace and a diamond and ruby
tiara. chain and other jewels. Mrs. John
HAYS Hammond wore emerald green and
gold brocadc and pearl and diamond orna-
mcnts.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
CRU|KSHANK BACK HOME
Continued from frst page.

cards out OF his pocket, on which was
written i'm pencil: Edgar T.. Pintler,
Cosmopolitan Hotel" Inquiry at that
hotel, at Chambers street and West
Broadway. brought the response that the
hotel people had never seen Mr.. Pintler,
but that there had been two inquiries
during the day for mail for him. They
had no mail and 1t was put down as
simply one more alias under which
Cruikshank had planned 10 receive mail
on his return from Porto Rico, to add to
the dozen different names he made use
Of at various times since he set the stage
fo: his own death in the St Lawrence
Riycr in June, 1910.
The captains statement that he was
goins back TO Potsdam 10 face the
music" was supplemented by a word
from Lowen 4. CHM. his lawyer, who
said that Captain Cruikshank would
leave New York on the night train, the
first by which he could make connections
for the upstate town,
Percival s Whipple, who was the part
ner of Donald Douglas" in the engi-
neering business at No. 80 Church street
before Douglas" was identified as Cap
tain Cruikshank. conferred with his for
mer partner in Ginns office yesterday
II was said that he had endeavored TO
persuade Cruikshank to face the music
in New York rather than upstate by
going back into the engineering business
here under his right name. Cruikshank
declined the offer. however and decided
TO make his attempt at rehabilitation In
his old home town. after first trying to
square matters with his wife.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
DECLARES FOR ROOSEVELT
Committee of New Jersey Pro-
gressives Urges His Nomination.

Resolutions indorsing Theodore RoOse-
welt for the Presidential nomination ana
Everett Colby for United States Senator
were adopted last night bE the auxiliary
committee Of the Progressive Republican
League of Essex County. y. J. The reso-
lutons request the league to take similar
action.
Edmund Il. Osborne president Of the
league. presided. Among those who urged
the passage Of the resolutions and culo-
gized Messrs. Roosevelt and Colby were
Frank II. Sommers former Sheriff: Har-
rison Van Duyn and Alderman Herbert
Walker. The resolutions are as follows:
Whereas. the critical conditions prevail
ing In national and in state politics de-
mand sane, consistent and progressive
leadership of men OF sufficient poise and
courage TO bring order and victory ont Of
the existing chaos. to the end, therefore,
that the Republican party may present 10
the voters OF nation and state such caDdi-
dates as VIII enlist the support OF united
party, be II
Resolved. That the progressive Repub-
lican auxiliary committee urge the nomi-
nation OF Theodore Roosevelt for Presi
dent and Everett Colby for United States
Senator and be II further resolved that
the president OF tho Progressive Repub-
lican League OF Essex County be and
hereby IS requested to call meeting OF tho
league Tor the purpose OF taking action ON
the subject OF these resolutions.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26

Nelson w. Mcleod, Folk supporter.
Later he conferred with ex-Judge virgil
Rule. John C. Roberts and Ex-Governor
stephens, all supporters Of Clark.
A statement tonight from the Clark
headouarters emphatically declares that the
Clark forces will not consent 10 division
Of the state delegation. saying that neither
side has any authority TO make such deal.
Lon Sanders Folks campaign manager,
said Tonight: 81 know nothing about the
proposition. hut | do know that from re-
ports we have from out in the state We
have this fight won.
That BRYAN should take such interest In
the attempt to harmonic the Missouri
Democracy caused considerable comment
Some profess to see Wilson significance
in his visit 1t Is pointed out that Edward
f. Goltra, a close friend OF Bryan and
woodrow Wilson. recently elected national
committeeman for Missouri by the anti
Folk faction, is suspected Of disloyalty to
the Clark faction. which Is grooming ex-
Governor Dookery for national committee
man.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
PAGAN LAsHEs ROOSEVELT
Former Mayor Of Jersey City Doesn t
Like Non-committal Attitude.

Colonel Roosevelt received verbal lash
ing from ex-Mayor Mark NJ Fagan OF Jer-
Scy city, at a meeting Of the Progressive
Republican League In that city on Wedncs-
day night. Theodore Bierck. a Roosevelt
supporter WAS tho one who started MI.
FASan. he wanted tho meeting 10 pass Il
resolution tndOising M. Roosevelt, and
tie former MAYOR objected strcnuously.
saying that La Toilette aud not Roosevelt
was the pioneer of the progressive move
mcnt.
Il. too. have been a great admircr Of
Roosevelt" said Fagan, but his present
attitude is unworthy OF him. How do We
known II we tied mp to Roosevelt. that
he would not desert W. AZ the last moment
and leave the national party without
candidate?
who is responsible for Taft? Roose-
welt. Let him take the responsibility. #
Isn't very important that We win the Prcs-
dcnCy this time"
Bcrck then went at Fagan on La Fol
lette. II think 1t unworthy OF Mr.. Fagun
to east aspersions on Mr.. Roosevelt, when
he says Taft is failure and that Roosc.
welt Is responsible" he said.
MIR. La Toilette IS a great man, a man
who deserves much credit Bur let us
refer 10 the reciprocity fight In the United
States Senate What side did la Toilette
take in that battle? lie went on record
as being against reciprocity with Canada.
True. he stood by his state. Wisconsin.
but by that very act he proved that he
was not the great big man who can cast
aside local conditions and the local obliga-
tons and bc for all the people He fa-
vored Wisconsin and went against the
wishes OF the majority Of The people of
the United States. who were crying for
reciprocity with Canada"
George l.. Record also spoke at the meet
ing and eulogized La Toilette
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
FAlRCHILD OUT FOR TAFT.
Congressman Thinks Little of
the Boom for Roosevelt.

Il am for Taft and believe he will get
the nomination" said Congressman George
W. Farchild Yesterday. Mr.. Fairchild.
who has just been made the New York
member of the Congressional Campaign
Committee. represents the oath District.
He was in the city yesterday ON his way
home and dropped into Republican state
headquarters.
~ am unqualincdly for Taft said the
Congressman. "As for the Roosevelt talk.
do not believe that it will amount to
anything. I'm against nominating him.
and | do not think that the enthusiasm
that you hear about him will reach the
Chicago convention"
Mr. Fairchild said that while he did not
mean 10 speak for the New York dclegs-
tion in Congress- yet he felt sure that the
New York delegates would be for Taft.
His district is composed Of Delaware, OF
sego. Ulster and Schoharie counties.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26

a hat ana gown OF London smoke gray
with embroidery OF silver
The President, biS guest and the sec
retarv of state corvcrsed for a tiuie,
his royal highne5s then making rou"u
Of the room. talking briefly with '"'"
member Of the Cabinet.
When The Duke and his party '''' ''e INC,
white House. four nourishos were "s""'
sounded. followed oy the American n"-
,io,al anthem. "Tno Star Spangled BAN
ner." as the party left the Wh''e HOUSE
grounds. ou
President Pays Return Call
The President. attended by Major Butt
maid return call at the British Emoa'NS
soon afterUard. He dismissed his auto
,,ohuc m entering the embassy anu
returned 10 the White House on ioo''
Mr. Taft remained at the embassy aDou'
twenty minutes. -
Fifteen thousand persons lined elther
side Of the street the entire distance
,ror, the British Embassy 10 the Whlte
House. The crowd was so great III front
nj tho white Hous2 that several platoohs
Of police we're required to preserve order
At the embassy tonight the Duke was
the guest of honor at dinner to WhlCh
most of the prominent members oil the
dipiomatic corps we're invited. After
this he visited the National Press Clnp'
and then. tired. but delighted, as he said
sought his private car. He LETT mere
about midnight for New York
The Duke reached Washington at AIS
O'Clock, and the concourse at the Union
station was well filed with spectators
lie was greeted by the British Amoassa-
dor and Major Butt Three White House
automobiles were waiting, and the
visitor and the aids and attaches were
taken Immediately to the British En-
bassy. from which he was escorted 10
the White House. Thousands of persons
crowded around the White House
grounds to watch the Duke pass in, but
ne rode in closed automobile and they
were disappointed.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
TAFT SUPPORTED IN IOWA
First Convention After Kenyon S State.
ment Fails to Indorse Cummins.

Ouumws, Iowa, Jan. 25,-The 9Th Con-
gress District Republicans, meeting here
to-day, adopted resolutions pledging sup
port to President Taft. u was the first
Of a series Of conferences planned for
Iowa districts I'm opening a campaign to
secure Taft delegates 20 the national con-
vcntion, it was announced
Senator Kenyon. Of Iowa, in a statement
issued in Washington Wednesday. an
nounced his Endorsement of the Preslden-
tial candidacy Of his colleague, Senator
Cummins BE said he had been earnestly
in favor Of the nomination OF President
Taft, and should have continued to adVo-
cate IL if a suitable candidate had not ap-
neared from his own state His support
of Mr.. Taft he added, bad been largely
due TO attacks on the President BY Dig
business interests on account OF his cour-
ageous enforcement OF the Sherman anti
trust law.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
BREAK FOR ROOSEVELT
Former Governor Fort Heads Commit
tee for Ex- President.

EX-Govcruor John Franklin Fort. Burden
ID. Whiting and William W. Lord have
formed themselves into a committee to
work for the selection OF delegates In New
Jersey pledged TO the nomination OF
Colonel Roosevelt. A conference of all the
Roosevelt supporters in New Jersey will
be called In few days, according TO a
member Of the committee. to formulate
plans for organizing the state.
Mr.. Lord is vice-chaIrmsn bf the Essex
County Republican Committee. which has
indorsed Taft, and he Is the first OF the
regular Republicans in Essex 10 break
away from The organization
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
TO ASK ROOSEVELT TO RUN
Governor Glasscock of West Virginia
Here on Mission.

IT was said last night that Governor
Giasscock of West Virginia who recently
came out I'm favor OF the nomination OF
Theodore Roosevelt, had IN engagement to
have luncheon with the former President
in this city to-day. II was reported that
he would at that time present formal re.
uuest to Mr. Roosevelt to announce himself
as "A candidate for the n,snination, or at
least make his position clear in the situa-
a.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
BRYAN FAILS AS MEDIATOR
Missouri's Clark and Folk Fac
tions Refuse to Agree.
fBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

St Louis, Jan. Civilian Jennings
Bryan failed to-day TO settle the Clark
Folk Presidential nomination row in Mis-
souri, He proposed that both sides agree
TO a suggestion made by Ex-Governor Lon v.
stephens. a Clark supporter that Clark and
Folk split the Missouri delegation to the
national convention. agreeing that the one
that showed the least strength on the first
ballot there Withdraw. The Clark leaders
absolutely refused to agree TO this.
Bryan first conferred with Ex-Governor
Ioseph W Folk. eX-Congrcssman w. ID.
vandiyer Folk candidate for Governor and
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
CONVERSE BOOM SPREADS
Connecticut Papers Name New
York Banker for Governor.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.

By Telegraph to The Tribune
Greenwich, Conn. Jan. PA boom Tor
EdmLpd c. Converse, the rich Connecticut
farmer and New York bank president, as
;he candidate Of the Republican party Tor
Governor % Connecticut is spreading rap
iily throughout the state. Mr.. Converse Is
said TO be susceptible, but as yet he has
made no statement.
The Connecticut Editorial Association, at
it's annual dinner Monday at Hartford,
started the boom. and leading papers are
spreading tho candidacy, MIR. Converse has
2,OOO acres here under fruit and vegetable
cultivation. has Il host of friends through
out the state and good political backing In
Greenwich and Fairfield County.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26

York this evening and depart for Ottawa
where the Duke mas important engage
mcnts which ncccssitatc his presence thei'
Tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26
We
Took his
Advice

oSS' iSu Ill
the Unite d States
told us that we could
do a real service by
publishing the truth
about. ut.corruptJudges.
This was two
years ago. In the
February number Of
IEverybody's Maga-
Zine appears the first
of a series of articles,
by c. P. Connolly,
entitled "BIG BUSI-
NESS AND i HE
BENCH"
This is the out
come of that sug-
gestlon.
1t will b e d e.
nounced by many as
undertaking. Its !
undertaking. We
want you to know in
advance what kind
of undertaking it is.
Mr.. Connolly's inves-
tigation shows that there
is incompetency-corrup-
miscarriage of JUS
tice, and that these faults
are undermining the peo-
ple's respect for tn cir
courts.
We want to respect
judges. We hope thai
the publication of the
truth will lead to that
reform of the judiciary
which is necessary.
The unjust Judge
should be drummed out
of service. We intend
that some of them shall be-
We mean to respect
judges.
If you believe in this
kind of k-raking,
lend a hand. We can't
do anything alone.
If you pass by on the
other side, like the priest
and the Levite in the par
able, nothing will come OF
this effort; but if you read,
and think, and discuss,
you will help hasten the
day of just and equal
laws for rich and poor.
We firmly believe that this
is the most important masa'
New-York tribune., 1912-01-26

ninai and escorted them through the o'g
building. The Duke was much impressed
by the largeness OF the station and par
tIcularly interested in the arrangement u
the train sheds and the method OF hdnu'ins
the trains there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28

ed from the Canal Zone where. 1t 70 said.
Deason held q clerical position. After
reaching Now York Mrs. NcIIogne and
Deason disappeared. II 10 alleged, and the
husband came here yesterday I'm search
Of them.
Learning his wife and Deaaon were at
the same hotel here. the husband went In
search Of them. He conAded the object
Of his visit to one Of the hotel employees,
and the clerk. fearing personal en-
counter between the men. sent Tor the
police.
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LIGHTERS TO BE REPAIRED.
Two Vessels Discarded by Govern
ment Will Be Overloaded.

The tug Camilla Of the Taylor feet ar
rived at Alexandria yesterday towing an
old government lighter from Indian Head.
to be overhauled preparatory to being
taken to Philadelphia. where 1t will be
put In use. About year ago two wooden.
hEdl lighters. which were used In the
transportation Of the big guns and ma
terial for the powder-malfng plant ct 1n-
dian Head. were discarded by the gov
eminent ohicials and were laid on The
beach ct the proving grounds. Recently
these lighters were sold TO parties In
Philadelphia, and one was brought up to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
ing, and yesterday the pile driver was
taken to the per OF the Norfolk and

ing. and yesterday the pile driver was
taken to the. per OF the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company to
overhaul the pier there. A number OF
new fender piles were put In position
1T Carriers wharf. and the pier was
strengthened. At the Norfolk and WASH
ington line pier timbers are to be re-
newed under the wharf platform and the
structure is to be made strong to carry
the heavy freight that passes over 1t.
The rebuilding Of the government pier
at Indian Head. Md, which has been Ia
progress for the past two or three
weeks, by the Clark and Winston Cons
pany az this city. l. progressing rapidly.
A considerable portion Of the old wharf
has been torn up and the old piles
are being sawed OF below the low-water
mark. In order to cap them for the
building Of the new structure. A force
Of twenty five or more men Is en-
pioyed on this work. but owing to the
fesSing sc tho big guns 4hey only work
early IN the morning and in the afternoon
after the gun tests are ever for the
day.
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Is composed OF four-six- FOUNDER rapid
fire rifles and they replace four guns of
lighter caliber. It is the policy OF the
Treasury Department to equip all the
revenue cutters with modern guns. in
place of the antiQuated ones which they
have aboard.
j In the past three or four months the
cutters Window. Androsc0ggin and Apa-
che have received their new armament,
and between now and fau the Gresham.
Mohawk. Algonquin, Seneca and other
vessels at the Atlantic and gulf stations
viii come to the navy yard here to, ex-
change old rapid-fire guns for now ones.
in order to make. the cutters more formi-
dable should Il become necessary for
them. to use their batteries.
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SEMINOLE GETS NEW GUNS.
Revenue Cutter Sails Today, Having
Received Better Battery.

The United States revenue cutter Semi
mole. which arrived here several days ago
and went to the navy yard 30 receive .
new battery Of rapid-fire guns. has had
her new armament installed and win sail
today for Newport News. where she VIII
be docked at the shipyard there Tor re-
pairs that viii take . day or two to
complete. She then win pfoceed to her
station 1t Wilmington. n. c.. to take mp
her duties.
The hew battery placed on the Seminole
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Prominent Resident Killed by Fall.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

= =
LOCH LYNN HEIGHTS. Md. April
27.-Benjamin r. Crane Of Loeb Lynn
Heights. Garrett county. was instantly
killed in . fail from the roof OF his resi-
dence. which he was repairing. He was
in the act of starting down the ladder
when he made q misstep and fell seven
teen feet, striking the porch roof and
then the ground. meeting instantaneous
death. Mr. Crane was fifty-seven years
Of age. He was q justice OF the peace
under Gov. Lowndes and was recently
appointed to the same position by Gov
Goldsborough. and was to have opened
an once in Oakland May 1. ldis funeral
occurred today.
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soc Writing Paper, 2lc

French Dlmty Writing Paper, &c ID. hne cotF-hnl
equals any paper soc b. about IS sheets the h.
to match,
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and Berman remained on duty at the
hotel until Mrs. McLorne and Deason APP
peared. They were placed under arrest
and taken to the police station.
The several parties to the affair were
well supplied with funds. Mrs. McLorne
deposited 500 collateral for her appear
ance In Police Court tomorrow. while
Deason was released on 500 security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28

other can be floated. 1t will also be
brought to Alexandra and will be hauled
out on the marine railway, there to be
made ready for the trip north. AS the
lighters are too large to go through the
canal, they will have to be towed out
side from Cape Henry to the Delaware.
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CAME HERE AFTER Wife
Blacksmith From Idaho Said
: She HID Run Away With
another Man.

xJohn C.. fcLosnsy thirty-two years old.
= baaeamsith Of Granville. Idaho. came
hers yssterdey IN search Of his wife. al
Ing1nG that sshe had run away with
tucium II ~Deason and the police arrest
q him. but later released him. His
t1fe, Mrs. Bertha McLorne. twenty-five
yeaxs old. giving her address as Angiim.
wash. and Desson. who registered a.
ts6nx from lGoCormiek. q. c., were later
arrested and charged with . statutory
offence.
Ncx,orns ana his wife recently return
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her owners, the Potomac Sand and Gravel
Company. as tender to its clay and
brick laden lighters. The launch will be
put overheard today and will return to
service.
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Arrested by Detectives.

McLorne went to the room that had
been assigned to his wife. When the
detectives arrived. McIorne insisted on
remaining there until his wife appeared,
but the detectives decreed otherwise and
he went with them. Because OF the fears
OF the hotel clerk. Q careful search was
made Of McLOrne, but Il was found he
carried no Weapon No charge Was
preferred against him. and after he had
been detained q few hours, he was re-
leased.
After McLorns's arrest. Detectives Coz