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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
THRESH|NG OUT PLANS
Roosevelt and His LieutenantS
Discuss Arrangements
for the Campaign.

OYSTER BAY. n. Y, August a.
Plans for opening the progressive party's
campaign are to be completed today by
Col. Roosevelt, Senator Dixon. his cam
paign manager; George w. Perkins Of
New York and Medill Mccormick of Chi
cago. Messrs. Dixon, Perkins and Nc
Csrmick, with several others of Col.
Roosevelt's lieutenants, spent last evening
at Sycamore Hill, but were unable to
complete their work. and it was decided
to hold another conference today. Col.
Roosevelt said there was nothing he
could say today in regard to these plans,
as they had not been decided upon def
nitely.
One of the most difficult problems has
been found in the arrangement of sat
isfactory itinerary for Col Roosevelt. he
has received several thousand invitations
to make campaign speeches, and expects
to deliver about sixty, distributed in such
a way that he will speak in every state
in the country, with possibly three or
four exceptions. Senator Dixon has out
lined a tentative itinerary, which he Will
submit today to Col. Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
PLAN GENERAL STRIKE.
Industrial Workers to Order Walk
Out at Cotton Mills.

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, August II
The Industrial Workers of the World set
in motion today plans for again declar-
ing a strike in effect in all the cotton
cloth mills in the city. At the time that
the weavers union, backed by the textile
council. went on strike in twelve mis-.
the Industrial Workers of the World
ordered a strike Of their members in all
the mills. They called it off after few
weeks, while the strike of the union
weavers still continues. and the twelve
mills affected, employing 1900 hands, are
closed.
Frank Morris, a national organizer Of
the l. w. W., is here from Chicago to-
day to direct affairs. Efforts will be
made to have the employees of the seven
mills now in operation join with the l. w.
w. in the new general strike. The seven
mills have granted all the concessions
asked for. and there is no grievance
against them. the union labor leaders
say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
AKIN DRAWS REBUKE
''Man Without Party'' Repri-
manded by Special Commit
tee for Criticising Officials.

Representative Akin of New York, in
dependent" republican, was sharply repri-
manded today by special committee, ap-
pointed 20 Investigate the propriety of
two speeches he inserted in the Congress
sional Record under the leave to print
privilege. The speeches were critical of
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and Chief
Moore of the weather bureau.
Chairman Rucker of the committee
said the insertion was an abuse OF
privilege and that the subject matter ''in
some respects was libelous in char
acter.'
THE committee does not believe" he
said, that the Congressional Record
should be used as vehicle for per-
sonal attacks on members of this
House, officials of the government or
private citizens"
The committee offered a resolution
eXpunging the speeches from the
Record. Mr.. Akin. however, blocked
immediate consideration of it by OBJ
jecting. He offered no explanation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
No Delay in Entraining.

The actual entraining required but
very few minutes, the three sections
of the train. were made up and standing
on the tracks when the troops reached
the yards. An unusual feature Of the de-
parture was the fact that the trains
pulled out almost exactly on schedule
time. Baggage cars to carry the heavier
equipment were provided. and these were
loaded in short order.
And half an hour after the last section
had pulled out and was Well on Its way
to West Virginia a hurrying guardsman
with his blanket roll and the rest of his
equipment and carrying a brand-new
bugle made a sprint for car at 9th and
G streets bound for New York and
Florida avenues. But If he gets to camp
he will have to go up on a regular train
and pay his fare.
One of the happiest guardsmen in the
whole brigade was Second Lieut.. r. =.
Martin, Company X, I'd Infantry. Lieut..
Martin, who has been a sergeant in his
company for some time, recently took the
examination for a commission, and hoped
to 60 to the camp this year as an officer.
For some reason, however, the commits
sion was delayed, and up to the time he
started for the armory Lieut.. Martin was
not aware Of the fact that he really was
an officer. At the armory, however, he
found the commission awaiting him.
When he marched with his company to
the train Lieut.. Martins face was
wreathed in series OF broad grins As
he boarded .-.e train he executed a little
Jig step and his grin became more pro-
nounced, il possible. than ever. as he ex-
claimed with happy chuckle:
mo blanket loll and rifle for Martin to
Aug this camp. Poor busipess. ehr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
AIMS SHAFT AT FASHION.
Minister Warns Christian Women
Against Abbreviated Garments.

MASSILLON, Ohio, August 14.-Rev.
Fenwick w. Fraser of the Presbyterian
Church in statement here declared that
"only one with the shrinking sensitive
ness of a rhinoceros could be expected to
perambulate about the city in broad day
light clad in the abbreviated diaphanous
garments we have been made familiar
with since the recent insane edicts of the
ruling modistes have gone into effect
In conclusion he says:
There never was time when it was
so difficult to distinguish the good wom-
en- from the other kind by taking note
of what they wear. Highly respected
women are actually being accosted by
strange men, who, misled by the immod
est attire, take them for other than they
really are. Christian women must deSist
from wearing in public costumes which
provoke men into infractions OF the sew
enth commandment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
PEACE NOW IS IN SIGHT.
China and Tibet Expected to Come
to Earlv Settlement.

SIMLA, India, August 14.-Peace negoti-
ations which have been proceeding be-
tween China and Tibet at Lllasa for some
time have reached point where settle
ment may be expected at any moment.
The Tibetans, who are vassaIs of China,
revolted at the time of the outbreak of
ing ensued between them and the Chinese
garrisons. In many cases the Chinese
troops were overwhelmed. but the Chi
nese garrison at Lhasa fought for months
against continued assaults before being
finally compelled to surrender owing to-
starvation. The soldiers then gave up
their arms and ammunition in return for
food, after which they were sent back to
China under safe conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
ASKS UNION WITH GREECE.
Island of Nicaria Issues Appeal te
Powers of EurOpe.

ATHENS. Greece. August 1.-THE in
habitants of the Turkish Island of Nicaria
(also known as Icaria). in the Aegean
sea, which was occupied by the Italians
after the population. August 3, had
its independence of the Turk
ish government issued an appeal today
to the European powers requesting TO De
united with Greece.
AS an alternative they demand COM
plete autonomy. They declare their step
is taken on account of Turkish misrule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
DENIES ANY AGREEMENT.
Duke Says Wholesalers Did Not Con-
spire to Advance Sugar Prices.

DENVER, August 14.-ThomaS A.
Duke. formerly secretary of the Whole
sale Grocers' Club, resumed the witness
stand today in the third. days inquiry by
the federal government into the opera
tions of the so-called sugar trust with
a view to bringing about its dissolution.
Mr.. Duke, who was secretary OF the
Wholesale Grocers' Association in 1911.
said he never had in his possession an
agreement Of the wholesale grocers to
advance the price of sugar in the state
and further said he did not know OF one
being in existence.
The agreement to which reference was
made was one which Charles r. Hurd
testified yesterday did exist and which
stipulated an advance Of 20 per cent over
the market price per sack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
MOROCCO GETS NEW SULTAN.
Mulai Youssef Proclaimed Ruler,
He Taking Brothers. Place.

RABAT, Morocco, August 14-Mua1
Youssef was today proclaimed sultan OF
Morocco in succession to his brother,
Mulai Hafid, who abdicated in his favor.
The ceremony of accession to the throne
was accompanied by the customary firing
of salutes. The populace, however, dis
played complete Indifference in regard
to the change of rulers. as for some
time the sultans have been looked on as
mere figureheadS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
RETURNS FAVOR WICKERSHAM.
Progressive Candidate for Congress
Probably Elected.

FAIRBANKS Alaska, August Ire
turns from one-third of the votes cast
I'm Alaska yesterday indicate that James
Wickersham, progressive candidate for
delegate to Congress, will have 80 per
cent of the total vote cast, and will be
elected. William A. Gilmore the republi-
can candidate, carried Cordova. and poll
ed heavy vote in the Nome and Seward
districts. Kay Kreuczunas, the socialist.
ran second to Wickersham in the Fair
banks district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
PRoGRESSIvES INCORPORATE.
Articles Filed in California With
Third Party Principles.

SANTA ROSA, Cal. August 14.-Repre-
sentative William Kent and other resi-
dent of the first congressional district
are named as directors of a corporation
styled ''The Progressive Party" articles
for which have been filed with the county
clerk The purpose of the corporation is
stated as being the promotion OF edu-
cational. social and political activity. and
..the abolition of special privileges" and
the carrying out of other declarations
contained in the platform OF the national
progressive party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
WORKING ON ORGANIZATION.
Louisiana Progressives Plan to Be
Ready When Roosevelt Arrives.

NEW ORLEANS. August 14.-Leaders
of the progressive party here expect to
have their state organization completed
by the time Col. Roosevelt arrives in New
Orleans, probably about September 20.
Arrangements were made yesterday for a
convention here the first week in Septem-
Der, to select members of the state CEN
tral committee. Efforts will be made at
once to secure the necessary 1,.O sigma
lures to a petition to have the name of
the progressive candidates upon the OFF,
cial ballot at the election in November
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
STEEL BILL VETOED,
PRESIDENT DECLARING
PROTECTION IGNORED

President Taft today vetoed the steel
bill
In d message to Congress. the Presi-
dent said he disapproved the measure
because il provided for revenue only, and
took no account of protection for Amer
lcan Industries. He condemned the
ways and means committee for refusing
public hearings on the bill. His veto
was expected.
The message follows:
To the House of Representatives:
Il return, with my objections, III. r.
1852, bill entitled AN act to amend
an act entitled An act 10 provide
revenue. equalize duties and encourage
the Industries of the United States. and
FOR other purposes" approved August
;. 1909.
This bill provides for a complete re-
gision of schedule G of the tariff law, re-
sting to metals and manufactures of
metals In committee and in the con-
sideration OF the ma jorty who passed the
dill, the important part of it seems to
nave been the basic manufactures of iron
and Steel and most of the information
which was obtained and discussed was In
reference TO that manufacture The truth
5 that iron and steel. as primary prod
ucts. are less than One-third in value of
the subject matter covered by it, and
mat there may De no MISUNDERSTANDING
IN regard TO this. / present, as an ap-
pendix, a table prepared by the census
bureau showing that included in schedule
: are fifty-nine allied industries of suffi-
>ient Importance to justify separate class
hcation, study and report by the census
bureau, all of which are directly affected
BY the bill under consideration.
III only the primary products of iron
and steel We're affected by this bill, or II
they constituted the larger part of the
values involved in schedule c. the con-
sideration of the bill for purposes Of ap-
proval or disapproval would be easier
but II is not within my power TO separate
these various industries. The bill Is pre-
sented to me as a whole, and must be
approved or disapproved as a whole
Immense Interests Involved.
The table furnished shows that .foun-
dry and machine shop products. which
are secondary products Of the iron and
steel industry. are made by more than
1900 competing establishments, with an
invested capital of more than a billion
and a half dollars, with more than half q
million wage-earners employed, and pro-
ducing nearly a billion and quarter
dollars in value of products annually.
Every dollar of this capital and every
workman employed in the industry is di-
rectly affected by the bill, and l cannot
find either in the report OF the committee
on ways and means of the House, or to
any extent in the discussion Of the sched-
ule, that serious consideration has been
given TO the effect of this revision on this
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
Brides Inheritance, So, ,125, 900.

ALBANY, y. V, August 1.-THE
states appraisal of the estate of Gustav
Amisinck. exporter and banker. who died
in 1863, shows that he left 81 125.OOO to
his widow, Mrs. Florence Amisinck, who
recently married former Representative
Hamilton Fish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
AMERICAN VICE CONSUL
IS SLAIN IN COLOMBIA
Mystery Surrounds the Death
of William Bruce MacMas-
ter of Cartagena.

William Bruce MacMaster, the Ameri-
can vice and deputy consul at Cartagena,
Colombia, has been shot and killed, but
whether as the result Of an accident or Of
murderous assault is not plain. An in
vestigation is in progress. MacMaster
was attacked by two would-be assassins
in Cartagena several years ago, and al
though badly wounded he succeeded in
beating off his assailants and killing one
Of them.
MacMaster was killed last Sunday
while hunting" according to the re-
port to the State Department which
comes from American Consul kemper
at Cartagena. The preceding attack
upo nthe life of the vice consul and the
severe strain imposed upon the rela-
tions between himself and the ColOm-
bian judicial authorities as a result of
his determined effort to secure full
punishment for his wouldbe assassins
naturally excites the suspicion Of the
officials as to the cause of his death,
though it is hoped that it will be
clearly shown to have been the result
of an accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
Had Much Trouble.

Probably because he was born in Co
lOmbia though of American parents, Mr.
MacMaster had more than his share OF
trouble with the local officials from the
time he began his connection with the
American diplomatic service, which was
in the capacity of messenger at the
Cartagena consulate in 1893. He worked
his way to be vice consul in nine years.
and proved to be particularly active
officer.
About two years ago. because he had
killed native in defense of his own life,
he was attacked by several Colombians
and dangerously wounded. He was ar
rested on the charge of murder, and,
though acquitted by lower court. was
found guilty and sentenced to imprison-
ment by an appellate tribunal. The
United States government interviewed and
secuted a new trial, which resulted In his
acquitted in June, 1910. but ever since
he had been fearful of suffering further
violence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
MAY SEND IT TO CONGRESS
TOMORROW OR FRIDAY
Will Severely Criticise the "Seven-
Year Tenure" Proposition.
REFUSES TO SIGN STEEL BILL
Latest Scheme to "Get Back" at
Taft, It Is Asserted, Would
Prove to Be Boomerang
to It's Creators.

President Taft's veto machinery was at
work all day. He found that he could
not operate the apparatus with perfect
ease in the executive offices and remained
i'll the private library of the White
House, where he saw number of cab
met members and few other visitors,
canceling all other engagements. The
veto of the steel bill was practically
completed last night, the finishing touches
being made this morning, and the message
was sent to Congress at noon. Then the
President began work on his veto Of the
legislative, judicial and executive appro-
priation bill, which he is expected to send
to Congress tomorrow or next day.
The President. it is believed, will criti
else the legislative bill more severely
than any bill he has yet refused to
sanction. Judging from his talks with
cabinet members and others he is con-
vinced that the seven-year tenure propo-
sition included in it is little less than
return to the old spoils system. and he
will be emphatic Ia what he has to say
on this subject.
Latest Scheme to "Get Back"
The latest talk about getting back at
the President is that Congress may agree
tc adjourn at given date and a few
hours before that time again will pass
the legislative BILL it is now, and put
the responsibility up to the President of
vetoing a measure that carries the bulk
of the appropriations for the mainten-
ance of the government. including the
salaries of senators and representatives.
Ills veto. if this plan is carried out,
would mean that the government would
be compelled to shut down business be-
cause of lack of funds.
The scheme, it was pointed out today,
may sound compelling. but the practical
objection to it is that senators and rep
resentatives who are going into the fall
campaign must have money to defray
their expenses, and If the President should
veto the bill just as Congress adjourned
there. would be hard times ahead until
next winter. Such congressional pluto
Gratis are able to stand the financial
strain might be willing to embarrass the
President but those without satisfactory
pecuniary connections are likely to balk
at the scheme, IL is said.
Not Worried by House Action.
The President was by no means ex-
cited today over the passage of the
wool bill Oveohis veto. He would have
preferred that regular republicans re-
main loyal and prevent the overriding
of the veto. but he is positive that the
feat cannot be duplicated in the Sem
ate and that the work of the House
will be futile. Therefore he is little
concerned.
The President is not going to Con-
necticut the last of this week to wit
ness the maneuvers in the war game
going there. He is too busy in
Washington at this time to get away
from here unless compelled to do so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
TWO ESCAPE DEATH
IN AUTO EXPLOSION
Ernest Ludwig and Griffin
HaIStead Blown Across
Garage.

Ernest Ludwig, clerk in the War
Department, and Griffin Halstead,
who is connected with the Standard
Oil Company, narrowly escaped death
or serious injury this morning shortly
after II O'Clock when an explosion oc-
CURED in a wareroom of the CONNER
cia1 Automobile and Supply Company.
rear Of the Office at 1913 New York
avenue Ludwig was blown across the
room, landing in a heap among the
debris of his car, while Halstead was
blown from the front door as he was
entering the place.
The explosion occurred while Lud-
wig. who had recently purchased an
automobile, was experimenting with
the lamps in order that he might get
accustomed to handling them before
he ventured too far from home in his
car. 1t is certain that the explosion
was caused by accumulated gases that
had escaped while he was working
about the car and which ignited when
he was manipulating one of the lamps.
1T doesn't amount to anything said
Ludwig, after he had recovered from the
shock and found himself not a bit dis
figured.
Ludwig's only complaint was that his
hands had been soiled. He walked quiet
ly from the building. washed his hands
and returned. He took the affair SO
quietly that very few of the bystanders
knew lie had been in the explosion.
Mr.. Halstead was not SO much COM
pOSe0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
LAUDS HOUSE ACTION
Wilson Defends Passage of
the Wool Bill Over Veto.
WILL TALK TO FARMERS
To Discuss Tariff and Agricultural
Development Tomorrow.
OPENS CAMPAIGN AUGUST 20
Attendance on the Marshall Motif
cation Ceremonies at Indianap-
oils Yet Undetermined.

SEAGIRT, N J., August 14.-"I am
heartily in favor of the wool bill. I think
the action of the House was entirely JUS
tifiabe in passing the bill over the Pres
ident's veto" said Gov. Woodrow Wilson
today. speaking of the action of the
House of Representatives yesterday.
Il suppose the bill has little chance in
the Senate the governor added.
Pending public questions affecting the
welfare of the farmer, the tariff and ag-
rcultural development of the country.
Gov Wilson announced today, would be
discussed in his speech before the farmers
from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New
Jersey at the Farmers day celebration
at Gloucester, n. j., tomorrow. The gov
ernor was asked exactly what he was 60
ing to talk about.
MY father used to say in answer to
that question, about half an hour, re-
piled the governor. with laugh.
The governor had before him today an
invitation to speak at the New York state
fair at Syracuse during the week OF Sep
tember to IA. He said he probably
would accept, but had not fixed the day.
For Labor day, September 2. Gov. Wilson
has number of requests for speeches,
one from a workingmens organizatin In
Brooklyn, N. Y.
The nominees first campaign speech
outside of New Jersey will be delivered
August % at a grangers' picnic at Will
liamS Grove, near Harrisburg, Pa.
Indianapolis Trip Undecided.
The governor said early today that
he was as yet undecided about going
to Indianapolis to attend the Marshall
notification ceremonies August 20.
MIR. McCombs' illness" he said, has
delayed things somewhat, but we ex-
pect to determine the question today"
The governor already had accepted
an invitation to an outing and rally
of New Jersey at Trenton on the same
date, but it is understood the latter
will postpone the date If the govern
or desires.
Close friends Of the governor. however.
declare his going to Indianapolis will
depend on the kind of program to be car
ried out there. Gov. Wilson, it is said,
does not want to make a speech. not
wishing in any way to detract from the
attention and prominence which he
thinks due the Vice President candidate
at these exercises.
The national campaign committee Is
working on a campaign Of speech-making
for the governor, the details of which
have not yet been made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14
Blown Through Doorway.

Il was blown through the doorway" he
stated, pointing to the several big plate
glass windows that were demolished,
land although L was almost against the
window I was not touched by the flying
glass"
The room in which the explosion oc-
Cured is directly across H street from
George Washington University Hospital,
and so loud was the explosion that the
patients in the hospital heard it. Several
buildings in the vicinity of the automo-
bile plant were shaken, and a large crowd
of spectators soon gathered in and about
the building.
The force of the explosion was great
enough to carry the hood from the car
to the far corner of the building One
of the skylights in the top of the one
story structure was blown out, the big
show window was wrecked and the waits
of the building showed the result of the
explosion. An alarm of fire was sounded.
Mr.. Ludwig was just practicing with
the lamps" remarked Cliff Long, agent
of the company. He'll be an expert
some day Only yesterday he was warned
that he would have an explosion if he
were not more careful.
1t is believed the damage will amount
to about $500.
There was a blaze in the cellar of the
building last week, resulting from an ex-
plOSion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-14

Probably fair tonight and Thurs
day; slightly cooler Thursday;
light westerly winds.
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The Star is the only afternoon
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the news of the Associated Press.