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The Washington times., 1912-09-14

dreadful emergency will come, and all these passen.
ger boats should be prepared to meet it.
Presumably the steamboat owners who demand
this exception the rule regard their boats routes
absolutely safe. But the great lesson of the year
was that an absolutely safe vessel could 90 down
as we'll as any other. The Titanic was described as
''unsinkable" and she carried 500 men, yomen, and
children down with her. How do these steamship
know that boats for 80 per cent of the passen-
gers will do? How does Secretary Nagel know? II
he does not know he should insist upon uniform
rule.
is liberal enough to permit life-saving accommo-
datons for only so per cent of the passengers and
crew on Northern coastwise steamers during the
summer season, when traffic is at its height and the
danger from fog is apt to be as great as the danger
from storm in the winter time. The popular ten
dency will surely be to have this percentage in
creased. The prime question is the safety Of human
life, and this question will not be fully met until
there are boat and raft accommodations for all, even
in the busiest season.
The new wireless regulations require all deep
water boats carrying Fifty passengers or more to
provide themselves with an equipment which must
be available for taking or sending messages all the
time. In this instance the rule is uniform. So il
should be in other instances.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
NO NEW COMMERCIAL RUBBER YET.

At the chemists convention in New York, Dr.
Carl Duisberg of Elberfeld, Germany, exhibited
two synthetic rubber automobile tires that had rolled
1000 miles and more heavy car, and one of the
reporters present says that the tires appeared to be
just as good as new But
When pressed for an opinion regarding the COM
mercial value of synthetic rubber, the German ex-
pert frankly admitted that he could not see ahead
clearly enough to offer one 1t was not to be ques.
toned that the ideal rubber has been produced and
that some day there may be "milliess in it," but for
the present, in DR.. Dusbergs opinion it cannot take
its place on the market.
Presumably, it is extremely difficult to produce
1t is not substitute rubber many suppose it be
it is real rubber refined to extraordinary degree
Two sets of automobile tires have been made so far
Dr.. Dusberg has used one; the German Emperor
has the otner. No doubt in the course of short
time there will be another SET which will be snapped
up by some multimlionaire, and then still another
which will 60 the same way; but the trouble seems
to be that the chemists are unable to figure out how
IT will profit the manufacturer to put synthetic rub
Der on the market in competition with the ordinary
rubber now in use.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
AN ECHO OF THE OLD JAPAN.

George Kennan has been writing his conjectural
answers to the questions, Can We Understand tine
japanese, Are the Japanese Honest" and Are the
Japanese Moral?" He mas concluded that the notion
of the inscrutaby of japanese character is largely
nonsense, and that in general they not different
in ethical standards from other peoples as we have
been wont to imagine.
1t is unfortunate for this view that the double
suicide of General Nog and his wife, tribute of
affection and loyalty to their deceased Emperor,
should have come just at this time Since the war
with Russia, there has been increasing impression
that the occidentalizng of Japan has got under the
skin and into the real fiber of the national character
The tragedy of Nog will inspire timidty about ac-
ceptance Of this view. 1t was as medieval, as mys-
tical, morbid if western civilization, education,
and ethics had never been heard of in Nippon.
Nogi, twice hero Of Port Arthur, and probably
the greatest popular idol among all the military
figures that stood out in imposing proportions from
the smoke of the titanic clash on Muk-
den's plains, was not an old man who mad seen the
end Of his usefulness. He was supreme military
counselor of the empire one Of the worlds great
and tried soldiers, man whose advice and expert.
ence were of inestimable value in the organization
and maintenance of the military establishment. Pa
trotsm as are able to conceive it would not have
assented to his taking off, in paroxysm of grief
over the death of his Emperor. Rather, it would
have commanded him to continue the services which
his country needs and of which it has emphatcally
and often attested its appreciation Yet to the strange
surely we may yet say, the acknowledgements
of this scion Of the old clan Samurai, it seemed
meet that he should take his life in token of his
sorrow. That his aged wife duplicated his self
destruction is merely reinforcement of the view tna
it was inspired by sentiment, an underlying and all
powerful tradition, that we cannot understand.
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NEWMAN FACTION
ELECTS KELLEY AS
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN
Favor Hollow, However, as
]. Fred Sends Democratic
Funds to Wilson.

The much-sought favor of J. Fred
Kelley was bestowed last night, after
'ong weeks Of waiting, on the Newman
faction OF the District Democrats. but
the favor was more or less hollow, be-
cause the much-coveted party funds.
some s1.h00 in real money, will not be-
come the property of the Newman COM
mittee. but will be sent to national
Democratic headquarters. there to be
used in putting Governor Wilson across.
In the meantime the Costello faction
is left out in the cold. As Costello Is
national committeeman from the Dis
trict and is recognized as such, there
may yet be much earnest controversy
of Democratic politicians before the
District tangie is Strengthened out.
J. Fred Kelley became chairman of the
Newman faction through the resigna-
ton of George c. Montgomery, from the
Thirteenth district, and the resignation
Of Hugh F. Harvey. chairman. Will
cratic warhorse. stepped up to the sec
retaryship through the resignation Of
Fred L. Siddons, of the Second district,
and the subsequent resignation of WILL
lam J. Neale.
Held Records and Funds.
The favor of Kelley has been sought
since the Baltimore convention be-
cause he held in his hands the rec
ords and funds Of the party in the
District. The Costello faction threat
ened law suit. but did not bring 1t.
The Newman faction has claimed that
its committee was the only regular
committee and that the funds be-
longed to II.
For a long time Kelley was unable
to decide which committee was the
legal committee. Then the Newman
men offered to give him the highest
promptly accepted. 1t was fairly cer-
| tain that he could never gain SUCH
| concessions from the Costello fac
| ton.
The meeting last night was held in
Lewis Hail. Fourteenth and p streets
northwest. DR.. S e. Lewis said that
the club could have the use of the
is the intention of the Newman COM
mittee to hold meeting every week
| hereafter.
Union Doubtful.
| william Neale, former secretary Of
the committee, reported a converse
tion with William Salisbury. head of
the Wilson campaign fund committee.
in which Salisbury suggested that
matters be quieted in the District by
naming a committee Of three men,
one from each faction, to look after
affairs. A similar proposition. ad-
vanced about month ago, fell
through with a sickening thud and 1t
is expected that the latest suggestion
from Salisbury will get very cool
| reception
| Democratic headquarters were open
ed in,the Riggs building this week by
National Committeeman Costello. and
4 while all factionalists are welcome
the fort is held by the forces which
| Kelley has now MORALLY offended.
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Commerce Commission to
Start Work in October

The members OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission are expected back in
Washington about October l. They will
take up the work of the commission for
the fall as a body about that time.
Some of the members of the COM
mission are now taking their vacations.
Others are conducting hearings In vari-
Gus parts of the country. Commissioner
McChord is In the city and attending
to his duties as commissioner.
The work of the commission this fall
will be extremely heavy. 1t is con-
stantly growing. The fact that new ex-
press rates are TO be put into effect.
following the findings Of the commission
that the existing rates are unsystematic
and exorbitant. will require much atten-
ton.
Pending in the Senate Ia 4 bill giving
the commission power to make a UNI
form classification of freight. Should
this be passed next winter l. will place
a large burden OF work on the commits
sion.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
THE DIFFERENCE IS PAINFULLY PLAIN.

The Republican party cannot hope to win in the
coming election 1t will have the support of all the
bosses who have heretofore affiliated with that Or
ganzation-and of pretty much nobody else.
The Democratic partys hope of winning lies in
holding together three diverse elements the solid
South the bosses, and the progressves of the party
Losing any of these three elements it is
certain to be defeated.
The Progressive party makes appeal to the preju-
dices of no section and has rejected the Bosses II
asks the support of the honest, independent voters
who want the Government to belong to the people
and are determined to take it away from the bosses
Putting it this way, then, the campaigl. figures
about thus
The Republican party has no chance in the South
and appeals to that small per cent of its own former
membership in the North which stands for boss rule
The Democratic party will get most of the South
perhaps all, and for the rest, hopes to make Tam
many oil and decent-citizensnip water mix in proper
proportions to float it through in the North.
The Progressive party has all the best of it in the
West, some good chances in the South, and every
thing indicating that it will make winning inroads IL
the East simply because the combination of oppos
ing elements which the Democrats trying to main
tain is utterly impossible.
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LIFEBOATS FOR--SOME.

There should be no CLOSING over of the Titanic
disaster lessons by the Federal Government. There
should be no discrimination in favor of Southern or
Western any other boats that carry large numbers
of people out on deep waters. But there will be
manifest discrimination if Secretary Nage rules, as
he says he WILL to allow bay, sound and inlet steam
ers in Southern and Pacific waters to carry boats
sufficient to accommodate 80 per cent of their passen-
gers the year around" The rule should be uniform
for deep-water passenger boats everywhere along
the coast from Maine around to the State of Wash
ington. For there is no telling when OF where the
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
NO sTAR-CHAMBER COURTS.

Judge Putnam's defense Of the Federal courts
ruling for secret hearings in the prosecution of the
Shoe Machinery trust will only strengthen the ground
of officers of tine Department Of Justice who appeal
from the ruling furnish reasons for the legs-
lation proposed by Congressman Norris of Nebraska
prohibiting secrecy.
The court evades the broad principle when it
says that the trial will be open, and that only the
hearings to be closed. The judges comment
that it is time enough for the newspapers and the
public to know when the court knows is an unworthy
quibble, if real publicity is honestly being desired
Under the ruling of Judge Putnam and his asso-
ciates as it stands what will happen when the So
called open trial takes place? The evidence pre-
sented in secret will be taken in volumes of steno-
graphic form and piled up in print, will be submitted
to the court The trial will be hearing of the tech
nical arguments presented by the opposing sides
The mere bulk and extent of the volumes Of testi-
mony will act as sufficient bar to satisfactory pub
city even if the reporters were allowed access to
the mass.
There is no gain from secrecy Of the hearing
save to the trust which demanded it. There is nc
reason for denying the publicity accorded all other
trust cases, save on pure tecnnicality.
Denias of this kind cannot increase confidence
in the openness and independence of courts. They
are manifesty certain TO compel publicity by statute
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
Mrs. Pickett's Condition
Continues to Improve

DIR. Edgar p. Copeland. who is at
tending Mrs. La Salle Corbell Pickett
widow of the famous civil war gen.
eral and herself a well known lecturer,
who was brought home from Philadel-
phia with pneumonia Thursday. stated
today that Mrs. Pickett is improved
since yesterday.
chances for a pneumonia patient of her
age said DIR. Copeland" but I regard
her condition as improving and believe
her chances are brighter today than
at any other time since she was at
tackled
Dr.. e. F. Corbell, of Sunbury, N. c.,
and DR.. r: L. Tompkins. of Virginia.
relatives of Mrs. Pickett, who accom-
panied her here, have returned to their
respective homes. George Pickett and
Chrisciancy Pickett, grandsons, and
Mrs. Ida c. Pickett. her Gaughter-in-
law, are with Mrs. Pickett at her apart
ments in the Ontario.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS

Lieutenant Commander ARTHUR Nc.
ARTHUR detached war college, con-
clusion Of summer conference, to
General Board. Navy Department.
Lieutenant L. B. ANDERSON to navy
yard. Philadelphia, Pa.
Lieutenant 0unior grade) JAMES PAR
KER. tr.. detached Tonopah. to COM
mand C-3
Lieutenant Gunior grade) w. w.
BRADLEY, jr.. to command Biddle.
Lieutenant Gunior grade) w. F. NEW
TON detached receiving ship at New
York: to Arkansas
Lieutenant 0unior grade) w. G. CHILD
detached command second group
Atlantic Submarine F1otilla and D-3;
to command CO and first group
Atlantic Submarine Flotilla.
Lieutenant 0unior grade) p. N. L. BEL.
LINGER, detached Severn; to com.
Emand ca
Ensign j. w. BARNETT. jr.. detached
.C-S; to three months leave.
Ensign w. r. CARTER detached com.
mand C-5; to command D-S.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
ARMY.

The following transfers at the request
OF the officers concerned are or
dered:
Chaplain JOHN A. FERRY from the
Tenth Infantry to the Coast Ar
tillery Corps.
Chaplain MICHAEL G. DORAN from
the Coast Artillery Corps to the
Tenth Infantry.
Chaplain FERRY will proceed to Fort
Washington, Md.
Chaplain DORIAN will proceed to Fort
Leavenworth, Kan, and report 10
the commandant. United states Mill
tary Prison.
The following transfers are made at
the request of the officers concerned
Capt. HENRY E. EAMES from the
Tenth Infantry to the Twenty-eighth
Infantry.
Capt. DANA T. MERRILL from the
Twenty,eighth Infantry to the
Tenth Infantry.
Capt. WILLIAM E. HUNT, Quarter
master Corps (quartermaster), will
proceed to Fort Sam Houston, Tex,
Second Lieut.. STILES M. DECKER,
Coast Artillery Corps, attached to
the Fifty-eighth Company.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
Strong Wind on River
Prevents Army Flights

Two things prevented the army avia-
tors from doing some hydroaeroplane
work at the war college yesterday after
noon. A new runway on which the ma
chimes are to be pushed into the water
from the shore was under course of oon-
struction and was not completed in
time. Then a steady wind blew over the
river all afternoon making flying un-
safe.
Two hundred persons who came to see
aver thev are assured by the aviator.
that. II weather conditions permit, there
will be some flying this afternoon be-
tween and $50 o'clock.
Lieut.. Harold Geiger will fly in the
Curtiss and Lieut.. Roy C. Kirkland in
a Burgess.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
New Division of
Revenue Cutters

A new division of the Revenue Cut
ter Service. to be known as the Eastern
division. with headquarters at Boston,
Mass. has Just been created by the
Revenue Cutter Service.
Senior Capt. H. NJ. Broadbent IL on
his way to Boston from Newburn, N.
c.. to command this new division. which
will control all vessels on the New Eng
land coast, including the cutters Wood
bury, Androscoggin, Gresham, and Win
nisimmet.
Captain Broadbent was made senior
captain but two days ago upon the re-
tirement of Senior Capt. A. p. r. Hanks
He was formerly in command Of the
cutter Pamlico, on the Carolina coast.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14

When Robert d. Heinl, Washington
correspondent of Leslie's Weekly. and
Miss Helen Corbin were principals in
a unique post-nuptial ceremony in
Glacier National Park. Mont. in which
both were adopted by the Blackfeet
Indians, few persons knew that the
bride formerly was one Of the most
popular teachers in the National
Cathedral school. Chief Three Bears
gave Mr.. Heinl the tribal name OF
BLACK Eagle His bride was given
the name Little Woman"
The report that Mr.. Heinl and his
bride had been adopted by the Indian
tribe has led to the question of whether
they thus acquire rights to a pro rata
share of the moneys held in trust for
the Blackfeet Indians by the Depart
ment of the Interior. Inquiry at the
department elected the statement that
II the adoption into the tribe were regu-
larly certified there is no reason why
Mr.. Heinl and his bride should not come
in for their share Of the money when
II is apportiontd and paid.
Not more than ten other white per-
sons have been adopted. They have
been recognized as regular members OF
the tribe.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
HoNoRs EASILY WITH NEW YORK.

Seventeen Detroit aldermen were bought up for
S550o to beray their city and support the supposed
demands of railroad company
In New York it took graft by the hundreds of
thousands probably the million, to "fx the police
men.
Anyhow, New York isn't in the piker class yet
though, if this midnight curfew regulation is to stand
it may get there mighty shortly
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
THE MAGIC OF A FETCHING NAME.

State Senator Franklin D. Roosevelt's name fig
ures large in all the lists of available Democrats for
the gubernatorial nomination in New York State, now
that it is agreed that Dix will not do
Excellent idea; that name would be worth thou.
sands to any ticket on which it appeared and nobody
knows it better than the Democrats who have mad
such sad experience when it appeared on the opposi
tion ticket
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
Total
Cannot Guaranteed Fund.

The executive committee Of the Board
Of Trade yesterday afternoon decided
that the committee did not have au-
thority to give a guarantee for the fund
similar to that given by the Chamber
Of Commerce.
A large share Of the fund has been
raised personally by John Dolph. chair
man Of the committee; Dr. William c.
Woodward. secretary; Secretary Tom
Grant, and William r. GUIDE. who have
sIent the past three mornings max
ing an automobile trip around the
downtown business offices.
In no case have they been refused a
contribution, according to members OF
the committee.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrived-Mayfiower at Beverly Farms
Worden at New York yard: Con-
necticut, Louisiana. Kansas, Culgoa.
at Southern drill grounds: Caesar,
Sailed-Rocket from indian Head for
Norfolk: Sterling from Key West for
Port Royal, s. c.; Albany from Che
foo for Dalny: San Francisco from
Hampton Roads for Newport; Dixie
Reid, Lamson, Smith, Roe, Drayton,
Paulding. Terry. Perkins, Sterett,
Wake, Patterson Ammen. Burrows,
Monaghan, Trippe, jenkins. Jouett,
Preston, from Newport for Lynn
haven bay. .-
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
Expect 5000 Delegates
In Holy Name Parade

The committee in charge of the big
parade Of Holy Name Societies to be
held in Washington. Sunday. October 20.
expects at least 5000 persons to take
part
od,na ,npaa.auo.s e 1.k uek "sue iop i ine
more, throughout the State of Maryland
and the District. but II will be at least
three weeks before final plans for tn,
parade and entertainment of the visi-
tors are completed.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
Supreme Organizer of
Woodmen Coming

Ralph e. johnson. OF Lincoln. Neb.,
supreme organizer Of the Modern Wood
men Of America. will be the guest OF
the several camps Of the District at a
reception to be given In his honor In
the old Masonic Temple. Tuesday eve
ming, September "a.
Following the reception given Mr..
johnson dancing will be given.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IA, 1919.
SUGGESTING A PHOTOGRAPH.

We wish some kind-hearted, thoughtful citizen
would round up the Roosevelt enemies as they come
into view and photograph them. Headed by Pen
rose, Archbold, General Miles, Chancellor Day,
Rockefeller, Guggenhem, Balnger, Barnes, and
Mellen, they would tell without uttering word Of
what his leadership to the people and why the
people love him.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
Amusements.

Amusements.
PoHs-Pon Players, in Pierre of the
Plains" 2:l5 and S:l6 p. m.
Columbia-Al II. Wilson In 1T Hap
pened in Potsdam." 2'l5 and S:l5 p. m.
Chases-Polite vaudeville. 2:l5 and s:15
Academy-"The Angelus," 2:16 and Sis
D. m.
Casino-vaudeville 1880. s:l5. e:45 and
$3.50 D. m.
Cosmos-Vaudeville.
Gayety-Billy Watson's show. ais AMI
S:l5 D. m.
Lyceum-"Cherry Blossoms" 2:l5 and
S:l5 p. m.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert. dancing
and other attractions.
Great Falls-DancinK and other attrae.
Gonk
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
NAVY.

Rear Admiral G. r. RANSOM, de-
tached inspector of engineering ma
terial, Boston. Mass. to general in
spectOI of engineering material
Philadelphia, Pa .-
inspector of engineering material.
Boston. Mass.
Commander g. r. BRADSHAW, to
command Charleston and receiving
ship at Puget Sound, Washington.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
WHAT THEY LIKED.
The Actor

The Actor-I propose introducing the great Shakes
pearean play of Hamlet" to your would 1t
go, think you?
: Bloodthirsty Resident-Any murders?
The Actor-Murder is a special feature
B. R-Wel If yer calls 1t "The Murder of Hamlet I"
yer reckon a full house.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
Lieut.. Col. Trippe
On Relieved List

Lieut.. Col. Percy E. Trippe, recently
on duty at the Mounted Service School
at Fort Riley, Kan, was today placed
on the retired list of the army on his
own application after more than thirty
six years of active service.
Colonel Trippe is from Georgia and
was graduated from Vest Point in 1880.
His entire service has been with the
cavalry.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
Gets Big Gator to Mount.

]. 8. Warmbath, the Washington taxi
dermist now at Miami. Fla, mounting
the skin of a giant leopard shark cap
tured in the waters OF the Atlantic near
there, will also mount a fourteen-foot
crocodile recently killed by Capt. Charles
Thompson, who captured the giant fish.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
HIS STAR PART.

Recently a letter of introduction was handed by an
actor to manager which described the presenter
of much merit and concluded plays
Richeeu, Hamlet Shyock, and billiards He plays bill
lizards best"
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
SECURE MORE FUNDS
TO PAY EXPENSES
Of entertainment
Joint Committee Now Has
$2,231.50 to Spend on
Hygiene Congress.

The Joint committee of the Chamber
Of Commerce and Board OF Trade OH
entertainment of the delegates to the
Fifteenth International Congress OF
Julius and Demography and the con-
vention OF the American Public Health
Association will hold a meeting at noon
today at the rooms of the Board OF
Trade, when Ii is expected the pro-
gram of entertainment for the two
health conventions will be completed.
The committee today has a total Of
$l,9S1. 80 In subscriptions and an addi-
iional guarantee OF $3.50 from the Cham
Der OF Commerce, making q total Of
$2,2Sl.o0. Additional contributions are
expected today. I
Latest Subscribers.
The latest subscribers to the fund
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
NOT HER MAMMA.

What they rehearsing for. papa?" little
girl.
For pantommes, dear"
"Is mamma to be in emp
No, dear, does talking -
Yonkers Statesman.
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
Concert Today
BY United States Marine Band, at
White House at 4:3o p. m.
WILLIAM H. SANTELMANN,


WILLIAM H. SANTELMANN,
Leader.
Overture, "RieEZi" i"........... Wagner
Scene Espagnole. "Sevillana"
Elgar
Invitation to the Dance"
Weber -Weingartner
william II. Santelmann.) s--
Grand Fantasia, "Hansel and
GreteP .......-..... Humperdinck
Spanish Dances, Nos. and
Moszkowski
Overture, "Pocahontas" .SantslmanI
Huns arian Rhapsody, No. Q,
(Pester CarnevaD ......... .I.iszt
"The stsr-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times., 1912-09-14
THOUGHT HE HAD STRUCK.

Crusty Patron-By George! But I'm glad you
back. Was the strike settled?
strike, sir?
Patron-Oh, Where since
took order?-Puck.