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The Washington times., 1912-04-15
NOVEL FEATURES
At OPENING OF
ELKS' FESTIVAL
Tonight Will Be Observed
as Congressional
Night.

The spring festival OF washington
Lodge, No. Is 3. p. o. E1ks, opens
tonight at o'clock in the Elks' home,
e19 II street northwest, and fully Loo
persons are expected to be present
The carnival will last eight days, with
novel features each night.
This is the first spring festival the
Elks have held in their H street home.
Today final preparations were made
for the opening tonight. The building
has been beautifully decorated with
ferns, potted flowers, bunting and
flags and will present a gala effect to-
night. ~
Congressional night VIII be observed
tonight. Congressman Ben Johnson,
chairman of the District House Com
mittee, will make the opening address.
Mr.. Johnson will not be the only legis-
lator there for at least nifty members
signified their Intentions Of being pres
ent. - 49, -
The opening exercises will take place
In the large lodge room. Samuel Rich
OF the festival, will make the initial re-
marks, and Hugh r. Harvey, chairman
OF the reception committee, will intro
duce Congressman Johnson. At the
roo@ the hs Postwar w Sesn in
Down in the rathskelier melody Will
be uppermost. Fred j. Mersheimer,
chairman Of the amusement committee.
has arranged q program, Including the
Apollo Quartet, Ray Pierce, and Arthur
Witcomb. A section of the Marine
Band will play the accomplishments for
the soloists.
On the third floor the devotees OF
dancing will find plenty Of opportunity
for the exercise of the terpsichorean
art. A section Of the Marine Band will
furnish music for the dancers. Tho
Turkey trot." the "Grizzly bear" the
Bunny wiggle," and the "Texas Tom
my" Dances of which so much has been
heard In recent months, probably with be
danced by some of the more enthusi-
astic devotees. Fy
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
Baltic Is Vessel
That Rushed Aid
To the Republic

NEW YORK. April 15.-The White
Star liner Baltic, among the foremost
OF the vessels that rushed to the aid
of the disabled Titanic, was the ship
that brought in he rescued passengers
from the sinking steamer Republic in
January, 1909
At that time the Baltic, summoned
by the far-reachIng wireless. started for
the RepublI, which had been rammed
by the Florida. the morning of the dis
aster,. January &c. She reach ad the two
disabled steamers that evening and
found that the passengers and crew
had Leen taken from the sinking Re-
public aboard tho FLORIDA, which was
badly d9fnaged.
The passengers and crew Of the Re-
D Iblic and the passengers Of the Flor
ida, l.tS9 persons in ell. were trans
brought them into New York.
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CRIPPLED TITANIC
BEING TOWED into
PORT OF HALIFAX
Passengers Transshipped to
Other Vessels Await Com
ing of Baltic.
econ,,nuea from First pare.)

SContinued from First Page.)
hirty-1ve passengers were loaded into
zach of the boats.
The work OF transfer. dangerous at
my time, was less hazardous than us
ial. because there was practically no
wind and the sea was calm. Many OF
he passengers carried their most valn-
tbie- befpngings with them. but there
wos no attempt, so far as could be
made out from the meager, advices that
have reached here. to moye hand bag
rage.
Women and Children First.
The women and children were the
hrst to leave the ship. They had had a
trying time. but all were safely landed
IN the Carpathia and Partisan One re.
port said that some OF the passengers
were also placed on board the Virgin
ian, and still another said that the
VjrElnian had taken the Titanic into
tow.
The conflict In the wireless dispatches
was due to interference with messages
and also to the fact that all Of the dis
patches from the scene had to be re-
layed, as the distance was too far for
the wireless of the steamers to carry
to land. In relayins many messages
were mutilated.
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Sized Up.

Yes" remarked the fat man on the
rear platform, 81 once refused TO buy
the site OF Chicago for four clam shells
and q quart bottle of rum" -. . SIS
The tall passenger was silent. ..r
II could have bought the original tele-
phone company patents for eleven Mex
lean dollars and a brass watch" con-
tinued the fat man, but turned 'em
down."
No response, g-,E -s
You are not Interested in my rem
lniscences. friend?" q. -
~ am not" answered the tall man.
candidly. "Im selling airship stock.
You don't want any."-Fun. 80 .
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Cutter Service Has
Not Received Call
/. Is. From the Titanic

At 2 o'clock this afternoon 1t was
stated at the Revenue Cutter Service
office in the Treasury Department that
no messages had been received at that
office asking for aid for the Titanic
from the Government service. Capt.
Preston II. Uberroth, in charge Of the
cutter office, stated that none OF the
Government ships had been dispatched
to the scene, because no requests for
help had come to them.
I'VE have heard nothing except what
has been in the papers. No messages
have been received at this office. Mono
of the revenue cutter ships will be dis
patched to the scene unless we have an
urgent call for them. 1t seems that the
big boats giving assistance seems to
have things pretty well in hand"
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Slippery Places.

A story is told OF certain clergy
man who was fond Of making sharp
remarks.
One Christmas Day. after q fall of
a country road in company with a par
ishioner. His companion suddenly step
ped upon hidden glide. and came down
with a thud. ttf
Looking graveiy down at him, the
pastor solemly said.
"Ah, my friend, sinners stand on slip
perry places" ...-.
Yes, see they do, but can't was
the indignant rejoinder Of the fallen
member OF his fiock.-JTit-B Bits.
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MRS. GRACE INSISTS
ON IMMEDIATE TRIAL
Says She Wants Showdown"
by observation-disclosures
May Recover.

ATLANTA. Ga, April 15.-Counsel for
Mrs. Eugene Grace today prepared to
fight for an immediate trial of the
charges against their client that she
was implicated in the mysterious Shoot
ing Of her husband.
Discussing the matter today, Mrs.
Grace asserted that she will insist on
a showdown by the prosecution. Grace
think he may recover. although his
limbs probably will be paralyzed for
life, because of the bullet that now lies
close to his spinal cord.
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
Students Set Date
For Annual Picnic

Students past and present Of Central
High School will picnic at Marshall
Hall, May 81, a contract having been
signed with the owners Of the steamer
Charles Manchester for the day. Prac-
tically the same arrangements as last
year will prevail, and there will be three
trips to the grounds at 10, 1890, and $50
o'clock. A ball game will be played be-
tween a team composed the faculty and
alumni members and the regular school
nine. An interclass track meet will be
another feature of the day.
Central High School will have a bene-
At at the Columbia Theater, Saturday
evening, April q, when the Columbia
Players will play Bobby Burnitr The
school will get one-half the total pro-
ceeds.
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Male Quartet Heard.

special musical program was given
at the Second Baptist Church last night
by the Peerless Male Quartet, com
posed of Clarence Holden SorrelI, Henry
Sorrell, Walter Sorrell and Benjamin 8.
King. They gave Lead kindly Light
and other beautiful hymns. The Rev.
Hinson V. Hewlett. the pastor, preached
on How to Own the Earth..ti More
than 300 persons were present
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
illustrates Liquor
Traffic in District

Illustrating the phases of the liquor
traffic in the District by means of Ian
tern slides showing views of conditions
here, the ReY Hermon c. Metcalf, rep
resenting the Anti-Saloon League, lee
tured before a large audience In Luther
Place Memorial Church last night.
The Rev. Mr.. MetcaIf said the hands
because of the inadequate laws to regu-
late the liquor TRAFFIC here. Among the
pictures were views of number of the
CLUBS lafsn and weil-k. w saloons of WASH
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
Suicide in Hotel.

NEWARK. N. j., April 15.-.With a
.S2-caliber revolver a man known only
as j. NJ Walk, of Paterson, committed
suicide in the Holland House today. In
his room was found a letter addressed
TO Mrs. Fannie Leach, 16 Seventeenth
avenue, Paterson, which furnished the
motive for the act.
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
States Attorney to
Face Trial for Life

VIENNA, Ind, April 15.-The case OF
States Attorney Thomas H. Sheridan,
OF Johnson county, accused OF the MUIR
der of Harry Thacker here on Septem-
ber 10. 1870 was called in court today
for trial. The killing OF Thacker was
the result of bitter arraignment of
Thacker's father, Frank Thacker, by
Sheridan in his newspaper. Sheridan
claims he acted in self-defense.
The Washington times., 1912-04-15

day when she was admitted 10 the su.
preme Court bar.
II didn't like to. but had to obey
the courts custom" sha said.
i Miss 0reiSheipier IL the fortlcth portia
OF the high court. She .s law clerk for
the Civil Service Commission.
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
BOATS BEING USED
TO TRANSMIT MAILS
Postmaster General Hitchcock Or.
ders Craft to Be Used in
Flooded Districts.

AS an emergency measure 10 keep the
mails open throughout the flooded area
Of the Mississippi valley Postmaster
Hitchcock today established a service
by boats" The mails have been seri-
ously crippled. by the flood waters of
the Mississippi
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
Canadians Are Ready
To Punish Drunkards

TORONTO, Ont, April 16.--Henceforth
any habitual drunkard arrested for In
toXication twice within three months
may be sent to the Industrial farm on
an indeterminate sentence with a maxi
mum period of two years. ~
A clause to this effect was added to
the municipal act by the legislature to-
day.
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
Thirty Cents Stolen.

Max Becker reported to the police of
the Eighth precinct today that his store
at 1915 Seventh street northwest had
been entered yesterday or last night,
and 30 cents stolen from the cash
drawer. Entrance was gained by fore
ing the rear door.
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Vicar General Dies.

NEW YORK. April 15.--Monsignor p.
j. Mcnamara, vicar general OF the
Long Island diocese and rector OF St
Joseph's Catholic Church in Brooklyn,
died today at Amityvilie. He had been
In IN health for more than year.
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
Denies Betting Charge.

Another alleged handbook maker.
James Green, pleaded not guilty of ac-
cepting a bet on a horse, and deman nded
a Jury trial, in the United States branch
OF Police Court today. Clyde B. AM
brose, special agent OF the Department
of Justice, is the complaining witness.
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
SUfFRAGETTE DOFFS
HAT In HIGH COURT
c. !. Greisheimer, Fortieth Portia,
Admitted to the
Supreme Court.

Although an ardent suffragette. Caro-
line l. Greisheimsr, OF chiilicothe. Ohio,
doffed her large merry widow" hat to-
The Washington times., 1912-04-15
1t Is a Lucky
"Buy" for Us
1t Is a Lucky
Buy for You

In addition to the great oSc Extra Special
Bed Bargain announced above, we have gath
cred together the balance of this mammoth
enameled bed stock and divided it into three
lots, at three prices, as opposite. =. - z. {, +.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
BATTLE RAGING BETWEEN AMERICAN COWBOYS AND
 A BAND OF INSURGENTS

Maria, Tex. February e7.-The head quarters of the Nelson Morris ranch, op- posite Sierra Blanca, Is surrounded by insurgents and battle between Amer ican ranchmen and Mexicans has been going on for F hours. A band of Amer ican cowboys we'll armed have started southward for the Rio Grande with the determination to release the besieged men.
 A Mexican cowboy brought news of the fight late tonight, He brought an appeal to the Texas cowboys for as- sistance.
 Brown Pascal, manager of the ranch, four Americans and five friendly Mexi- cans are said to be barracaded in a large adobe ranch house at Cueryo, the head quarters of the big ranch. The insurgent band that is attempting the capture of the ranch is said to number 50 The ranch is one of the largest in northern Mexico.
 According to the story of the courier the insurgents approached the ranch yes terday afternoon and demanded the sur render of the stores saddles. horses and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Roosevelt explains change of heart about third term.
 Roosevelt tells his views on new re-
 call project.
 Senator Lodge to remain neutral In
 coming struggle.
 Textile strike occupies Congress. Rebel forces advance on Juarez. Civilian F.. Aday dies in Huntsville. Jurors absence is explained Purity federation to visit Florence. 3-Coosa river Is rising rapidly. Senator Frank S. Moody to oppose
 Captain Hobson 4-Editoral comment. 5-Monasco elected head of Southern
 States Fire Insurance company. What men of Birmingham think of
 Roosevet's formal af<g5uncement. Changes are made in water ordinance
 to be passed today. G--Memphis' superior police protection. How tuberculosis Is being exported. Belenger resigns presidency of the
 Gadsden club. 7-Dolly Dalrymple on Work. Society. S-Begin campaign to sell tickets. Senator Johnston has not been ill. 9-AIabamians are gratifed at news. 1l--Markets. 12-Labor candidate to run for mayor. Morgan county republicans meet Love family has narrow escape. Arrange for visit of anti-nre men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
THALMANN
 DIES IN NEW YORK

New York. February -(Special.)- Ernest Thalmann. senior partner of the banking house Of Ladenburg. Thalmann and company, died this morning at his residence in this city in his 6ist year. MT. Thalmann was born in Manneheim, Ger many. He came to New York as a young man and in 1876 organized what now con stitutes the present firm of Ladenburg, Thalmann and company
 MT Thalmann has the distinction of oe- ing decorated by the present German Emperor who was the personal friend of many Of the leading men of the Elm pire. He was factor in Wall street and represented the old school of conserva- tive fnanclers.
 MT. Thalmann has been interested for the past 20 years in the Birmingham dis trict. He was great believer in tho future of Birmingham and was largely interested in the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. and in coal properties in Jefferson and Taladega counties.
 He financed the construction of the At lanta- Birmingham division of the Sen boar Air Line railway his firm being among the largest interests in the Sea board Air Line and of which company he was director at the time of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27

guns. Pascal refused and with the book keeper Smoky" Miller, the foreman and two other Americans, took refuge in the house. A Mexican blacksmith The ranch is said to have been kllled.
 When the courier arrived at Polaris, a small settlement on the Rio Grande, he found several Americans. They imme- dlatey scattered to the neighborlnS ranches and call for assignments was sent to Sirro Blanca
 A telephone message from Polaris early this morning announced that 12 Americans are gathered at Polaris and another com- pany of 15 is within q few miles of the river. When the two camps are united they declare they will make dash Tor the besieged ranch. % miles inland. Three special trains loaded with American sol ders passed through Sirra Blanca to- night bound for El Paso An effort was made to have a company of the soldiers cross the river to save the ranchmen, but this was refused. An attack on Ojinaga, the Mexican garrison town opposite Pre- sidio. Tex is expec'ed tomorrow. A large command of insurgents is camped on the Concho river and have demanded tho sirrender of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
REPUBLIC COMPANY
 ID PASS DIVIDEND

New York, February 26.-The Republic Iron and steel company. which last spring precipitated an "open market in the steel industry by progressively cutting prices, will pass its next quarterly diVi- dend of 1 3-4 per cent on It's preferred stock. according to announcement made after the close of the stock market today by John A. Topping, chairman or ns board of directors
 Rumors that the company would re- duce It's dividend 10 four or five per cent annual rate had been current but it's suspension came as surprise to Wall street. Chairman Topping issued the following statement:
 '1t was decided to defer payment of the quarterly dividend as present and prospective earnings were not sufficient to warrant full payment
 ''It was the judgment of the executive committee that under existing conditions of business and tariff uncertainty and political agitation 1t was to the interest of the stockholders to reserve the com pany's assets.
 ''rhe company is operating at approx imately 90 per cent of capacity, which, II current prices are maintained, will in- sure profit. Net quick assets are ap- proximately s12.50c,00O, which places the company in a strong position and will enable it to carry through such improve inents as are necessary and when nor nal conditions of business return the earning power of the property Will be sufficient to discharge It's divident ob- ligations''
 Dividend payments on the company's preferred stock since it's organization in 1889 have been irregular, but the full rate has been paid for the last two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
Trust Commission

It would put into existence trust com mission of trades into which the present corporation bureau would be merged with all of it's present powers
 The purpose in limiting corporations. 1t is set forth, is not to prevent operation of business in a big way with economy of production but to limit applications in such a way as to leave room at least for others of substantially the same magnitude be- tween which healthful competition may be preserved.
 The law would apply only t' corpora tions capitalized at s5,0O00oo or 7. ore and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
Communication Restored

Jackson, Miss, February 2s.-communl- cation was today restored with Chuck stadt. the German colony 20 miles north of here. which has been isolated by the prostration of wires caused by heavy wind storm late Sunday. The storm blew down trees. fences and barns. but did no serious damage. No loss of life was re- ported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
Rohbers Blow Safe

Tulsa. okla. February af-By dynanlt- ing the safe of the Guarantee State ba nk at Keller. in the Gleen pool oil fields yes terday. robbers secured between 5000 and $40C0 Telephone wires were cut between Kiefer and Tulsa and telegraph wires to Salpulpa. The robbers escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
QUEEN AND CRESCENT
 PASSENGER WRECKED

, Cincinnati, February 26.-Queen
 and Crescent passenger train No.
 9. which left here at o'clock to- night was derailed at Eagle Tres tie near Sadieville, Ky. Although the engine and two coaches were overturned. only two persons were seriously hurt. Engineer Wyatt of
 Ludlow, Ky, and an unidentified passenger were seriously injured A relief train took them and others
 reeeiveing minor bruises to Iexing-
 ton. KY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27

Have Three Members
 "The trade commission" would be com- prsed of three members to serve nine years each at Sl0.000 per year and en- p1wered to employ secretaries, examiners, experts and other necessaries attendant. The commission would inquire into all corpora tions and the conduct of the cor poration. If the commission finds that any corporation employees offend the laws substantially regulating competition the bill provides either the department of justice or commission itself may bring the necessary suit to enjoin.h
 The fexibility of this provision is found in the commissions right to prescribe a time within which the violation must cease. It would exclude from commerce all corporations which directly or In directly control capital stock or exercise any other means of control in any other corporation and also corporations capital lzed at s10000. 900 or more, whose directors or officers are on the board of directors or among the officers of banking instl- tutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
SENATOR CUMMINS OFFERS
 SWEEPING ANTITRUST LAW

Washington. February 26-The trust platform of Senator Cummins, candidate for the republican nomination for presl- dent, Is embodied in a bill which Senator Cummns introduced today designed to strengthen greatly the governments anti trust powers. The measure would pro- vide what it Is claimed would he the 1rst authority to limit the size of corporations and to guard against unfair or ruinous competition through protraeted under sell in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
Will Not Export Children

Lawrence. Mass. February 26.-No attempt to export children will be made tomorrow as had been planned. ac- cording to a statement made tonight by the strike committee of the Indus trial Workers of the World.
 This decision was reached in view of the possibility of a congress onal investigation and because the cases of the mothers and children arrested dur ing Saturdays attempt to send children to Philadelphia have not been disposed of. city Marshal John J. Sullivan had announced that until some higher au- thorities instructed him that he was acting against the law he would seek to prevent any children being sent away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
THE TEXTILE STRIKE OCCUP|ESCONGRESS Federal Authorities Will
 Investigate Conditions POLICE HAVE TROUBLE
De emonstration Ends in Riot at Law renee and Officers Use Clubs Freely-Will Not Send Chil-
 dren to Philadelphia Today

Washington. February 26-The Law renee mills strike today occupied the attention of both houses of conGreSA President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham. Two resolutions directing an investigation of conditions by federal authorities were introduced but no, action was taken upon them President Taft tov 4 s,f at ths -eu1-a~f sf Representa- tive Burger, asked Attorney Genera Wickersham to ascertain if any federal laws had been violated by local author ities who prevented the removal of chill dren from the strike ridden district The Attorney General instructed United States Attorney French at Boston to investi- gate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-27
Many Speeches

Both houses of Congress rang with speeches. Senator Poindexter of Wash
 Senator Lodge objected to any inter ference with the affairs of his state, in which he was supported by Senators Bail ey, Williams. Overman, Chiffon and others
 Senator Bailey quoted Senator Tiliman as saving the Lawrence strike had re- vealed conditions in Massachusetts sim liar to those in the slave states before the Civil war