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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
FRIENDS SAY NEWBERRY
WILL JOIN TAFT CAMP
Former Secretary of Navy,
They Declare, Will Not
Support Roosevelt.
n;sn..ch "a The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The star
DETROIT, Mich. August 3.-Truman
H. Newberry. Secretary OF the Navy
under President Roosevelt. and VINO
furnished a good deal Of the sinews and
prestige for the pre-nomination CAM
paign of the colonel in Michigan. con-
fided to his friends before he left Tor
the east a short time ago that lie Wouid
not support the national progressive
party, 1t is said.
He let it be known that he did not
like the sort Of contests Roosevelt dele
gates took to the national convention.
and had decided to stick to TAFT. his
friends were enjoined not to transmit
any OF his remarks to newspaper men,
and they have kept the secret until now.
He has reiterated the statements many
times since. so his friends say MT.
ton, and made his decision as soon as
1t was over. and, 1t is reported. he told
Michigan delegates SO at the time
Borne Out by Circumstances.
The truth of these assertions Of Mr..
Newberry's friends is borne out by the
of the organization of the
progressive party at Jackson two weeks
ago. Mr. Newberry was solicited to lend
his aid and presence. but would have
nothing to do with 1t. He might have
had the best Offices in the new party:
might have led the Michigan delegation
to the bull moose convention in Chicago,
and 1t is understood might have taken
commanding part in that convention.
But he had grown cold toward the
Roosevelt move, and turned his back
on all pleadings.
At present he is at his summer home
in Watch Hill, r. l.. with his family,
and will not attend the bull moose con-
vention newt week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Out Of Reach.

From the Boston Transcript.
Townley-Hows the new cook getting
on?
Subbubs-I don't know. She didn't leave
her address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Distressingly Appropriate.
From the Philadelphia Rec

From the Philadelphia Record.
The query of an ancient Roman. Who
will watch the watchmen?" has become
distressngiy appropriate to New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Chicagoan Also Connected
With Remarkable Forgeries.
PLUMBER WORTH 100000
Homes Of Society People Looted and
Bank Funds Taken.
NINE BIG TRUNKS FILLED
Attempt of Prisoner to Swallow Bits
of Paper Lead to Detection of
Many Crimes.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
CHICAGO. August 3.-Jacob +. Guthrie,
a graduate of Armour Institute and a
former teacher in the Englewood High
School, was locked up az central police
station shortly after noon today as the
perpetrator of the most extraordinary
series of burglaries and forgeries ever
committed in Chicago.
Compared with Guthrie's exploits the
celebrated one d-and-seventy-three-
thousanddollar subtreasury robbery al
most pales into insignifcance. The plum
der already recovered BY the police is es-
timated by them to be worth about $780,
600. When this plumber was dug out OF
nine big trunks and spread out in the
basement of central station it made that
dingy apartment look like the interior OF
Ali Baba's cave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Ever Thus.

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
PA, what's political knavery?
What the other sides doing. my SON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Layman's Definition.
From Judge.

From Judge.
What is a court of last resort pa,"
Occurring an old maid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
MEANS TROUBLE
TO OLD PARTY

Continued from First Page,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04

delegation from Florida prolonged the
session and finally forced adjournment
until o'clock Monday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04

ritories and outlying possessions, and
heard arguments of various contesting
delegations. The committee, after two
and a half hours meeting early in the aft
ernoon, resumed work at O'Clock, and
was in session we'll into the evening.
Many of the men who worked to shape
the new political party today. We're far
from experienced politicians. and they
approached their duties with a sort of
timidity. There We're some thirty-five of
them representing various states. They
gathered in small room in the head
quarters hotel, and went through their
labors in an atmosphere thick with cigar
smoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Senator Dixon Presides.

Senator Dixon of Montana presided.
shortly after noon. he made rather
lengthy speech outlining the purpose of
the gathering and predicting great things
for the new party.
Senator Dixon reviewed the work done
by the Roosevelt forces following the re-
publican convention, and up to the time
that the call was issued for the pro-
gressive meeting here.
This call was signed on July s. he
said. II doubt if in the history of the
Anglo-Saxon race there has ever been
such a development, such an evolution
politically among ninety millions of peo-
pie as you have witnessed during the
last twenty-nine days.
During that time forty-seven of the
forty-eight states of the Union, through
their representatives in mass meetings.
have come tOgether-a national conven-
ton has developed
He said that the call limited each state
TO representation in the convention equal
to the number OF senators and repre-
sentatiyes 1t elected.
LAS it stands" he continued more
than two-thirds of the states, in the en-
thusiasm of the local situations, have sent
delegations here. double and treble and
quadruple and. in the case of Connecticut,
seven times the number of delegates de-
manded in the call
Senator Dixon then reviewed the work
of the proeressives in various states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Presidents Brother Discusses
the Roosevelt Incident.
DEFENDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
ColoneIs Policies Too Well Carried
Out, He Declares.
NOW TOURING IN ENGLAND
Henry w. Taft and Wife to Be
Guests of Lord Cowdray-Many
Points Will Be Visited.
Special Cab,egram to The star.

Special Cabiegram to The star.
LONDON. August 3.-Henry w. Taft
spent a few days in London this week.
leaving today with Mrs. Taft to visit
Lord Cowdray at the latter's country
home. Early next week they will go on
motoring trip to the north as far as
North Berwick. taking in the ''dukeries"
district en- route and returning by the
east coast. for the purpose OF doing the
eathedracy towns. They expect to return
to New York at the beginning of Sep
TENDER.
During a talk with a correspondent Mr.
Taft explained that he was not entirely
acquainted with the political situation in
the United States at present owing TO
the fact that it was almost impossible to
keep in touch with details,
In reply to the question as to the
real cause of the break between the
President and the ex-President, Mr..
Taft replied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Favored Separate Meeting.

Aston produced letter written by
Anderson. in which the latter urged that
he negroes hold a separate meeting at
ST Augustine. The negro related his at
tempts to secure admission TO the white
convent on for himself and eighty-three
of his followers.
Anderson admitted that ne endeavored
to keep the negroes out of the white
convention.
When Anderson concluded the COM
rnittee called for an expected Georgia
contest. The contestants failed to APP
pear but the committee was loath to seat
the delegates without giving all possible
opportunity for argument. Finally, ON
suggestion OF Cecil Lyon. the committee
voted to place the delegat on on the
tempoi airy roll, expressly providing that
any contestants might appear without
prejudice before the credentials commit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Profit on Forgeries.

Besides this. Guthrie got sl1. 500 in one
series Of forgeries committed in a period
of twenty-four days. 1t is known also
that he has stocks and bonds worth about
$4,000. He has in addition admitted he
specialized extensively through the brok-
erage firm of Babcock Rushton & Co.
and it is said he lost money in these
operations.
In the brief time they have known him
Guthrie has exhibited such a versatility
in crime that the police would not be
surprised if further disclosures b. the
prisoner brought to light other opera
tons as astonishing as those of which
they are already cogniZant.
Credit for Guthries capture belongs to
Hugh c. McCaffery, an operative OF the
Pinkerton detective agency. McCanery
had been on the mans trail since May
and had pursued him with all the craft
of an experienced thief hunter. But Nc
raffery wanted Guthrie only for forgery.
He did not suspect the man also was "A
burglar. In fact. when that idea was sug-
gested to him as he first took the trail
I, fol ut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Predictions Not Justified.

AT this time and distance il is very
difficult 10 do more than reason upon
very general and broad lines Indeed, the
campaign Itself has not progressed far
enough to justify any prediction, based
upon any very certain basis.
so far as l have seen, Gov. Wilson
quoted upon the question of the tariff, l
do not see how he can, without losing
inucn support. avoid categor.cally stat
ing whether he purposes 10 lend his in
fuence 10 the ultimate establishment OF
a tariff for revenue only-tnat IS. 10
the elimination from the tariff system
of the protective principle
IF he categoricaliy regrets the pro-
tective system, however, he may protest
that tariff changes should be made with
out disturbing business. If he commits
himself to the rejection of the protective
principle IN the framing of the taritr
schedules l feel that he will put the re-
puhlicans in position where they Will
fight 70 the greatest advantage.
Chances of Success.
If the conlesl be shaped .pon tnese
lines and the attention OF the leople cali
acconp. ishments of the presen. admlnis-
lrat.on IN the direction OF progI essive
and practical legislation IL seems To me
that the prospects Of republican success
are good.
Our party has d great advan age over
both Gov. Wilson and Mr.. Roosevelt in
hat the latter can make only general
p. omises and predictions, while the adj
cessful legislation projects already in eff
.ect."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
List Of Burglaries.

\ list Of the burglaries ~ has con-
fesscd To is as follows. Mrs. Sarah IL.
kellogg. 1893 Prairie avenue. oil paint
ings. silverware and furs. valued at
$4,000
Samuel w Allerton. 1918 Prairie ave
silverware and furs valued at $1,000.
William X. Stirring, 1915 Prairie ave-
nue., jeNelry worth $1,000; Mrs. III. O..
nue.. silverware and furs valued at 81 500.
Charles T.. Ford, 1923 DreXel boule-
ward
Not content with the thrills and pro-
ceeds OF burglary, the former school
master took TO forgery. That led TO
his undoinc.
Stone, 2atl Prairie avenue; Mrs.
Ella Wilson of DreNel boulevard was
about TO go to Japan. HI waited until
she was well on her way across the
Pacific Then he began to write checks
with Mrs. Wilson's signature at the
bottom of them. The checks were on
the Central Trust Company Mrs Will
son was away, and the bank could rot
question the signature. Guthrie secured
s1l,SG0 in the society woman's name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
District Men Cannot Vote.

When Senator Dixon concluded various
members of the committee took the floor
to explain the progressive situation in
their home states. Then the committee
voted to allow Alaska. the Hawaiian
resentation in the convention. but to with
hold from the delegates from these places
the right TO vote.
The first contest taken up by the COM
mittee was in the Alabama delegation
Twelve negroes. led by DIR. Joseph L.
Thomas, contested the delegates elected
by the progressive convntion held at
Der of the national committee, appeared
for the regular delegation, and DR..
Thomas for the negroes. 1t appeared that
some thirty-one negroes who attended
the convention elected the twelve con-
testants after the regular convention
had named its delegates.
The committee did not vote on the
Alabama contest when the argument was
concluded, but proceeded to hear the
Florida contests. Six negroes and one
white man appeared as the contesting
delegation. They We're elected by two
negro conventions. one held at Ocala and
one at st. Augustine, but both working
in conjunction.
They opposed six white men chosen by
a convention called at Ocala by H. l..
Anderson, the member OF the national
committed G. III. Aston. negro. who
appeared for the contestants, asserted
that the negroes had been barred out OF
the convention called by Anderson He
said that two kinds of tickets were used
mitted only to the galleries. was given TO
the negroes, and whi' tickets. admit ns
to the floor of the convention, We're given
to the whites. he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Reason for Break.

In a nutshell it Is owing to the fact
that my brother carried out Roosevelt's
policies too effectively"
Mr.. Taft dictated the following state
laent giving the outlook as he sees it
Today:
Il am very much encouraged about the
situation so far as ] have been able to
ascertain it ana particularly because ]
think the principal issue must inevitably
come-the issue as 10 whether we are go
ing 10 MAINTAIN a protective tariff slstem
or adopt free trade. Upon that proposition
the United States has always decided in
the same way. the dIinculty is Roose-
Vets third party, Dat think 1t is prob
ably Soing 10 deve4on ana that II will
but make the party stronger the day he
is nominated than at any subsequent time
that later people VINO may now
talk in MS favor Will ultimately vote the
republican ticket. Furthermore, Ii would
be natural That he should receive consid-
cradle support from democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04
Discovered by Accident.

Lieut. James Markham of Capt. Hal
pins staff made the discovery that Guth-
RE had dabbled in another branch of
crime besides forgery That discovery
was made only by an accident
Markham caught the prisoner. while he
was being searched at the station. try
ing to swallow two BITS of paper. Those
two bits Of paper. choked from his throat,
connected Guthrie with eleven SenSa-
tional and successful burgiaries.
The victims in each IL stance were
prominent society people. Guthrie. in the
words of the police, was mo p.ker." He
went to the society columns 10 get the
names of people To rob, and he robbed the
people who were sojournng abroad or
Winterino in Florida
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-25
burke SURE OF
wilson OR CLARK
Says Their viii Be No Split
in the Democratic Party
This Year
Announced That Roosevelt
Had No Following Among
the Democrats

ST. PAUL. June Ex-Governor
John Burke of North Dakota. on his
arrival in Minneapolis Sunday morn.
ing en- route to the Baltimore conven.
ton. said the Democrats would nomi.
nate either Wilson of Clark. that the
meeting would be a "love FEAST" and
that the dissension in the Republi.
can ranks in Chicago makes Demo.
cratic president almost a certainty.
Bryan will not be nominated, he said,
although he can be ii he goes after
it,
Mr. Taft's nomination seems Ger.
tain." said Governor Burke. III a
third party is formed, many republi-
cans will vote the Democratic tick
ct. Whether the republicans have
two tickets or not, the Developments
at Chicago will help the Democrats.
Roosevelt Sadly Mistaken.
"lf Roosevelt thinks the Democrat
ic party will nominate a standpatter
and give him a chance to organize a
successful third party he is sadly mis-
taken. The colonel has no following
among the democrats. If Wilson is
nominated at Baltimore Clark will
support him. and vice versa. There
is no chance for split, as there is
no bad feeling between the two men.
"The North Dakota delegation is
Progressive, will stand for a Progress.
sive platform, for pledges that can
be redeemed. and for Progressive
candidates. We cannot say how the
delegation will go on the contest for
temporary chairman, until we have
sized up the situation down there"
Thinks He Might Land second Place.
Asked II he was receptive candi'
date for the presidential nomination
Governor Burke said he thinks he is
not available for the flrst place.
81 am not a candidate for any
thing; but If an Eastern man is nom
mated at the head of the ticket,
suppose I might be available for sec
ond place."
Some viii Go Over Burlington.
A special sleeper hitched to the
Burlington roads Chicago limited,
leaving at $50 p. n., carried the rest
of the North Dakota delegation and
rooters. The North Dakotans are In
structed for Governor John Burke,
but after the first ballot will vote for
Woodrow Wilson.
Lynch Says Wilson viii Win.
"Whom are you going to nomi'
nate?" Mr.. Lynch was asked.
"Wilson." he replied promptly.
"How about Bryan?"
"If he's nominated he'll be elect
ed"
The North Dakota men held a get
together meeting at 2:3O Sunday in
the West hotel. Minneapolis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-25
found NOTHING
AGAINST hanna
Wisconsin Man Refused to
MuCkrake Hanna tor the
Insurgents

Special to The Tribune.
FARGO, N. D., June 25.-lt is be-
ing stated upon the best of authority
here that there was former at.
tempt made to blacken the character
Of l.. B. Hanna, who Is now a candt.
date for the republican gubernatorial
nomination, before MIR. Buck was
brought to the state. 1t is claimed
that a party was brought here from
Wisconsin and spent considerable
time going over the records and that
he reported to the committee by
whom he was hired that there was no.
thing in the record of Mr.. Hanna that
could be used against him aside from
the fact that he had voted with the
straight republicans at almost all
times.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-25
edward 5. BRAG
|D|ES At AGEOF s..
Was Veteran Of Civil War
and at One Time Minister
TO Mexico

FOND DU LAC. Wis.,, June 25.-
Gen. Edward S. Bragg, veteran of the
civil war and at one time minister
to Mexico. died at his home here
yesterday at the age of eighty-flve
His death closed the career of one OF
the most picturesque members of the
Wisconsin I'd infantry, which formed
part OF the Iron Brigade" Although
he had been in feeble health TO rsev,
eral years, death came suddenly.
Gen. Bragg was prominent mem.
ber of the Wisconsin bar until a few
years ago. E's activities in politics
and in the diplomatic service Of the
United States government made him
a we'll known figure in public life.
He was born at Unadilla N. Y. in
1897. Later he came to. Wisconsin,
where. when a young man, he was
elected district attorney in Fond du
Lac county. He soon took the lead,
ership in local politics and was a
delegate to the democratic conven-
ton of 1860.
Became 6riqadier General
When the calls for volunteers came
he enlisted and rose to the rank of
brigadier genera. The story OF the
"lron Brigade" is famous in the an.
nails OF the civil war. and Gen. Bragg
played conspicuous part In it's for.
tunes.
After the war he returned to Fond
du Lac and resumed the practice Of
law. In 1867 he was elected to the
Wisconsin state senate and later a
representative. In congress he won
his spurs as astatesman as we'll as an
orator. Cre Of his famous speeches
was made before the democratic con.
vention in 1884 which nominated Gro.
YER Cleveland. His phrase. eve love
him for the enemies he has made"
became slogan of the campaign.
1888 President Cleveland appointed
Gen. Bragg minister to Mexico. Lat
er he served in a diplomatic capacity
In Cuba and China.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-25
Fully Five Thousand People
Greeted the Farm Institute
Train
County Divisiontsts Appreci'
ated Northern PaCifiC'S
Excursion
BY c. 3. Winter.

Special to The Tribune.
ELGlN, n. D.. June a&,-Five thous
and people We're gathered in this en-
terprising town Monday ON the occa
sion Of the visit OF the Northern Pa
citic Farm Institute Special. With tt
nine cars Of exhibits. and efiicieE
corps Of demonstrators, lecturers ant
farming experts. The train arrived
shortly before two o'clock from Mot
where an institute was conducted i,
the Morning. Most of the visitors t
the train were Germans. unable &c
talk English, which was somewhat o.
a handicap to some OF the professors
Nevertheless all made themselves un
derstood and sowed the sesd Of the
better farming gospel which will finG
its >rmination during the years tc
come. Miss Heidner, Of the Home
Economics department, Prot. Van Us
Of the Veterinary department., and
Prot. Milbrath OF the department o1
Plnat Diseases. lectured to the crowds
In the German tongue, thus impartine
lessons that were hardened to with
interest, and instilling ideas into the
minds Of their hearers thNt will bear
fruit when the latter put the precepts
into actual practice.
During the morning exponents OF
county division held full sway, a huge
mass meeting being held in the bow,
cry In the heart Of town. Addresses
In favor OF county division were de,
nvered by Mayor Michael Tschlda OF
Glen Ullin, Attorney A. T. Faber OF
Glen Ullin, DR.. Faber Of Richardson,
Hon. ]. T. Nelson OF Glen Ullin and
Rev. J. III. Grove of Elgin. Intense
interest In county division has been
aroused and from present indications
the proposition to create Grant cou,l.
ty out OF southwestern Morton will
carry by large majority at the gen.
eral election In November.
Dairy Commissioner r. F. Flint Wis.
tied the train In the afternoon, having
autoed to Elgin from Bluegrass where
he had attended a creamery meeting
Sunday. Elgin also proved a veritable
mecca for politicians, especially those
interested In county offices. p. D.
Norton. candidate for congress, was
IN attendance, having motored from
Glen Ullin.
The afternoon was devoted princi.
pally to the Better Farming Special.
While the train was being parked op.
posite the station the Grant County
Division Band Of Elgin, discoursed
music which was greatly appreciated
by the entire assemblage. A broncho
busting contest and similar sports
afforded entertainment during the af.
ternoon, a baseball game at 5 o'clock
between Elgin and Leith also furnish
Ing amusement for the crowds. The
events OF the day were climaxed by
a balloon ascension in the evening
by Prof. Rice, while the evening was
turned over to b0wery dancing.
Every block OF the town was lined
with farmers teams and rigs, as were
the prairies for some distance adjoin-
Ing the main streets. The vast inter-
eat shown In the exhibits and the en-
thusiasm displayed as n result of the
addresses given by the experts augur
we'll for the employment o. diversified
methods upon the farms surrounding
this community. and for the future
Of this fertile region.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-25
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ARTIST DEAD.

VIE s EN-, Germany.
June 25.-SIr lauren's Alma
Tadema, aged II, "a famous
English painter, Is dead here.
He has been suffering an ulcer
alton Of the stomach and was
undergoing treatment.
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-25
FATALITY OCCURRED
AT Start OF RACES
Machlnist Was Killed When
Cars C0llided IN French
Races
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DlEPPE, France, June 25.-Bessag'
ma, Mechanician was killed, and
Collinet, a driver, was seriously in.
jured in the start Of the french au-
tomobile grand prize race here today
of about 907 miles when his car cap.
sized while Collinet was trying to
pass one of the forty.six competitors,
David Bruce Brown Of New York,
was leading at the end of the 9TH lap,
The race will be completed tomor.
row.