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The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
NEW JERSEY VOTERS
ARE DECIDING FIERCE
FIGHT FOR DELEGATES
Interest Centers in Battle Be
tween President Taft and
Col. Roosevelt.
GOV. WOODROW WILSON
HAS NO OPPOSITION
Observers Believe Colonel Will
Defeat His Successor in
Today's Primaries.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., May 2S.-
When the polls opened at / o'clock
this afternoon for the presidential
preference primary and the direct
election OF the delegates and alter
mates to the Chicago and Baltimore
conventions the general impression
among astute party men was that Col.
Roosevclt would defeat President
Taft for the state Republican prefer.
ence and that the Chicago state dele
cation would be divided.
Gov Woodrow Wilson has no OPP
position on the preference ballot, SO
his success is assured and 1t was ad-
mittcu by his opponents that he would
probably carry nearly every cepgres-
sional district in the state for tho Bal
timoIe delegates. Because.z2ei this
the interest was generally coilfined
to the Republican conflict. TheIpolls
will not close until 9 o'clock tonight
ard II was certain that the returns
woull be delayed until after midnight
Both the Roosevelt and the Taft
men insisted today that they would
sweep the state. Impartial observers,
who claimed 20 have analyzed the
registration and 10 have good liIt
on the ank and file OF the voters sale
that the president would have al
least eight and possibly IL of the dis
trict delegates. Roosevelt, they claim
ell was almost certain TO have IL OF
the "a delegates and might carry the
two districts that are In doubt. The
Roosevelt forces sypect to have the
four delegates-atlarge and while the
Taft ieaders refuse to concede them,
they admit that the result will be
close.
Senator LaFollettc, the political ex.
perts here say, although he made
strong canvass OF the state, will
prove comparatively negligible fac
tor in the result today
The weather was made to order for
.he pTirnr rss'xTr warw clear, atmos-
rnertc. conditions were certain to re-
suit IN a heavy vote. In the northern
and central sections IL was expected
the vote would be light until nightfall
when the commuter vote would be
recorded.
Just before the polls opened. Frank
lin Murphy. one of the Taft delegates
at.largs. declared that the president
would have 20 of the "a district dele
Gates and the four delegates-at-large
To Offset that claim, Committeeman
Everett Colby calmly announced that
his Information proved conclusively''
:hat the colonel would annex the en-.
tire state delegation to Chicago.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28

ously hamper the operation of the
road.
The issue of receivers certificates
will also provide for improvements 10
cost $1,700,000 as outlined by General
Manager Cotter last week This IN
cludes $525.000 for new rails, $i7j,G00
for new equipment, and 100000 for
yards, coaling plants, engine HOUSES
and stations.
The petition states that these cx.
penditures for improvements are i'm
mediately necessary, in spite OF the
fact that large sums OF money have
been spent within the past five years.
The issue of the receivers certifi-
Gates will leave the earnings OF The
road to be applied to interest upon
the underlying bonds. These include
all the obligations OF the road issued
up to 1897. Interest VIII not be paid
on any issues later than these until
the road is again on it's feet. The
bonds upon which interest will be de-
faulted, amount TO S24,000,000
The receivers certificates will be
offered TO the public through j. T..
Morgan g. Co. They will be lien
on all the property of the road subse-
quent to the underlying mortgages.
1t is expected that they will find d
ready sale.
The recommendation of the recciv-
ers, which were made by the entire
board, will preclude any attempt At
reorganization for some time to come.
and II is probable that the road will
A n ~. -. a
Is in frst.class shape, The arrange
ment is on the lines for which Frank
w. Blair. the Detroit member OF the
receivership. ha contended, and fo,-
lows the suggestions made by the
state railroad commission. II is cx.
pected that any reorganization which
may be eventually put through. will
scare down the present capitalization
In drastic fashion, bat Il Is admitted
that reorganization is long way on.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28

after a night in which he lowered be-
tween life and death in the throes OF
burning fever, was making a final
stand against typhoid at his home
here early today.
There is little, II any hope, left for
Wright" said DR.. d. B. Conklin. 1T
seems only a question of hours until
his remarkable vitality shall give
way"
Wright remained unconscious
throughout the night and was still In
comatose state today.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
DIR. III. w. WILEY is
ILL WITH GRIPPE

WASHINGTON. May 2s.-with a
temperature Of 102, DR.. Harvey W.
Wiley, pure food champion, is iii in
led with the grippe Today his con-
di;ioh was reported little improved.
lie passed sleepless night. DIR. J.
Sterling Ruffin, his physician, said the
ex-cplef chemist would probably be
mp tue latter part of the week,
DR.. Wiley was taken III last Friday
at his home at Rluemont, Va, and he
has been In bed ever since.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
WOMAN FINISHES HIKE,
NEW YORK TO CHICAGO
Mrs. David Beach Walks Lore
Miles in Forty-three
Days.

CHICAGO, May 2s.-Mrs. David
Beach, who walked 1,07C miles from
New York to Chicago. finished her AZ
dav hike today. She reached Twenty
fftn-st and Michigan-ave., at 500
this morning. and kept on walking to-
ward the Office Of Mayor Harrison. A
big crowd escorted her through the
st.ectg.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
THE WEATHER.

For Detroit and viciRityi Tuesday
night and Wednesday, unsettled with
shOwersI cOOlerj moderate 20 brisk
south 20 west winds.
Lower Michigani showers tonight .
Wednesday, generally fair.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
RoeeEp AT POINT OF GUN

DOWAGIAC. Mich, May 2S.-The
Grand Trunk ticket Office at Cassopo-
lis was entered by masked men last
night, who held up the agent at the
point of gun. relieving him OF $40
in cash and his watch.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
BUY ABANDONED TROLLEY LINE.

JACKSON, Mich. May 27.--Chicago
parties have purchased the old Toledo
& Northwestern Electric railway,
which was launched ~ years ago. and
abandoned after the roadbed had been
completed, and will complete the road
and operate L. The property was
owned by the Owosso Savings bank.
which held the original bond issue OF
$250,000.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
lt.Iian Embassy Reports Enaaasment

WASHINGTON. May 2S--Report1
OF an engagement between Italian and
Turkish troops near Sidi Said on Mav
"a were received today at the Italian
embassy. The brush lasted until
noon. when the Turks ceased frina
Raising OF the blockade Of Rhode
island also Is reported to the emba :
sy but moveemnt Of vessels In the
bay is still prohibited.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28

ing throughout the entire province
The governor of Castellon wired to-
day that he has already ordered q
careful investigation to place the re-
sponsibility.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
SMITH FLAYS CAPT.
|. LORD FOR NEGLECT
|. IN TITANIC TRAGEDY
Every Person Might Have Been
Saved But for Steamer Cali
fornian's Indifference.
COWARDICE AMONG CREW
OF ILL-FATED VESSEL
Cites Captain Smiths Indiffer-
ence to Warnings, But Does
Not Censure Ismay.


Every person aboard the IT,
tanic might have been rescued.
nut for the almostc rinnlnai neg
iest OF Capt. Lord, Of the Cali
fornian.
Five hundred lives were sacrl-I
need because the lIfeboats were
not filled.
British board Of trades faulty
regulations and hasty inspection
and indifference Of Capt. Smith
to warnings Of Iceberas ahead
are contributing causes.
Ihere was lack Of discipIIne
among the crew and cowandIsc
among some OF lts members.
The work Of Capt. Rostron, Of
the rescue steamer Carpathia, de-
serves the highest praise. and
also the heroic efforts Of Wire
less Operators Phillips and Bride.
Lfeboats stood by and refused
to aid struggling, drowning swim
mers.
Rigid laws to improve both.
steamship and wireless eauip-,|
ment are needed at once.
'He'c - Hot Woro OF crttictoU1
Tor !. Bruce lsmay In the report. I
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Teemiii
with 'eloquence, combining praise "a
herolsm and scathing rebuke q
negligence and cowardice In the mo.
appalling marine strakedy of histoT.
was the final and Official requim todd
In the senate for the victims OF IN
Titanic. Senator Smith, of Michigai
chairman OF the senate investigated
committee, summed up HIS views o
the evidence.
That every person aboard the giar
liner might have been saved but II
the indifference, inattention and d
most criminal neglect OF Capt. Sta
ley Lord and the other. officers of q
s.samer OaiiIornien was the mo-
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28

Bu.ines--Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right Times Printing Co. I6
John R.-st. Pm. Main 14ss or City 1855
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
MARKET OPENING

NEW YORK, May 2S.-The stock
market opened. irregular with price
changes about equally divided between
gains and losses.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28

Rusiae.s-IIke PrtntIsg. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain, neat kind that
John R-st. Ph Main 1a9S or CITY SSs5.
looks right. Times Printfng Co, is
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
YOU DO READ -
and BELIEVE IN gy B
ADVERTISING KENAGA

When you read in The Detroit Times the state
fifiient of your favorite merchant concerning some
article he has for sale you believe his statement
for You demand that the article be Just as adver-
tised"
Thts you evidence your belief in advertising.
You believe in advertised goods because you
know that neither a merchant nor manufacturer
can push" an inferior article through advertising
and hold your patronage.
You read advertising and buy advertised goods
because you buy such articles confident that the
reputation of the "house" is back of the advertis
ing and the goods.
THE DETROIT TIMES.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28

Pntent Applications nled by Barthel
q Barthei. 81 congress-st west
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28

Prisiins Co. is John Rest.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-28
WRIGHT MAKING FINAL
STAND AGAINST DEATH
"There Is Little Hope" Says
Physician Attending Famous
Aviator.

DAYTON, O., May 2s.-Wilbur
Wright, noted aviator and inventor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
CR|T|C|SE WATER rates.
Rhode Island Avenue Citizens
Oppose the Proposed
Increases.

At the March meeting of the Rhode Is
land Avenue Citizens Association. last
night, at the Sherwood Presbyterian
Church, the proposed new water rates for
the District were criticised, and a resolu-
ton asking for the insertion of an amend
ment to the District bill fixing the rate for
same s in effect July 1. 1911, was adopted.
The report Of the District Commission
ers on the existing excise laws also came
in for it's share of the criticism. and a
resolution approving the Works amend
ment was unanimously adopted.
1t was reported that w. c. Allen, cleo
the petition Of the association to place
lights on Jackson street northeast be-
tween Goth and 22d streets.
The annual election of officers was held.
Bristow Adams Of the forest service was
chosen president. c. S. lockwood, vice
president, Charles l.. Mendel reelected
secretary and Thomas S. Mallon re-elect-
ed treasurer.
Others elected were D. c. Vaughn,
chairman committee on legislation; S. S.
Symons, chairman committee on
schools; Arthur Minnick, chairman COM
rnittee on sewers and water supply; w.
s. TOlbert, chairman committee on
membership; DR.. w. r. Conklin, chair
man committee on health and sanitation;
j. M. Castell. chairman committee on
press; w. A. Dunn, chairman committee
on fire and police: H. r. Christie, chair
man committee on lights and MALL Dr..
c. NJ. Hasselbach, chairman committee on
entertainment, and D. D. Lore, chairman
committee on lawns, parks and gardens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
FORT SILL WORK
House Committee to Investi-
gate Charges Against
Capt. D. L. Stone.

The House committee on expenditures
in the War Department Is considering
an investigation Of the construction OF
Fort Sill, Okla. Charges against the
constructing quartermaster. Capt. David
L. Stone, have been laid before the COM
mittee by A. B. Champlin. formerly
quartermaster's clerk at the post.
Champlin was discharged from the
service March 20 after he had sent a
long letter to Secretary Of War Slim
son making accusations against Capt.
Stone and his staff of inspectors In
charge of the work at Fort Sill.
Champlin charged undue friendliness
between Capt. Stone and the contractors
Charges Before Committee.
He originally made his charges to Maj
B. F. Cheatham, quartermaster's depart
ment. After an investigation Capt. Stone
preferred charges against Champlin, ac-
cusing him of irregularities and of selling
liquor on the military reservation.
The answer of Champlin to these
charges and all of the papers We're put
into the record this morning when
Champlin appeared before the commit
fee Capt. Cochrane appeared in the in
terest of Capt. Stone.
The cross -examination by Representa-
tive Speer indicated his conviction that
Champlin's charges were inspired by ami
mus toward the officer and a desire to
get away from Fort Sill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
WILL FIGHT WHEEL TAX"
Contributions Asked of Automobile
lists in National CAPITAL,

More than 5000 letters asking for con-
tributions to a fund for defending the
cases of persons arrested for refusal to
pay the so-called automobile wheel tax
and for carrying the cases from the
Police Court to higher courts were sent
out today from the office of LIE Roy Mark
in the Colorado building. The work of
mailing the letters began last night, and
by tomorrow morning it is expected that
every automobile owner in the District
of Columbia will have received a copy.
With the fund raised by the contribu-
lions that are expected, counsel Will be
retained to defend each case that is taken
to the Police Court. In every case where
conviction is secured and fine assessed
an appeal is to be taken, each case being
made a separate and distinct appeal. In
these appealed cases it is promised that
the best legal talent in Washington will
appear for the automobiles, the counsel
being headed by one of the most promi-
nent attorneys in the city.
Among the Westinghouse who were
today served with warrants and sum-
moned to appear in Police Court were
William Corcoran Hill, Barnett NJ. Cline
dinst. William p. Lockwood and Clifford
S. Walton. In each case the charge was
failure to pay the wheel tax for the year
1910. The cases were continued on re-
qutst fthe attorneys until April 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
COURT DECISION BLAMED
FOR PRIMARY MIDDLE
Dix Sends Suggestions for
New Election to the
Legislature.

ALBANY. N. Y. March2S.-Gov. Dix
sent special messaab \tQ the legis-
lature today fnclosing tho Telegram re-
ceived from Charles HI. Rhell. chairman
of the Roosevelt committee OF New York
city, suggesting that another primary
be held there. becausd of the delay in
delivering ballots at the polls. and an
opinion from Attorney General Carmody
that legislation may be necessary to
this end. In the message Gov. Dix says:
II am credibly informed and believe
that the natural confusion attending the
first trial of the new primary system was
materially augmented by an eleventh-h hour
court decision, in an unsuccessful at
tempt ION the part of the same commit
tee which has complained to mel to COM
pei a Encouragement of the order in
which candidates names were to appear
on the official ballot as proposed by the
board of elections.
THE printer is said to have made affi-
davit that by reason of the consequent
delay in settling the form of the ballot.
it thereby became physically impossible
to complete the printing in time
The message precipitated a lively de-
bate in the senate, where it finally was
referred to the judiciary committee. In
the assembly no action was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
WILL ACT NEXT WEEK
ON THE E|GHT-HOUR BILL
Decision of Senate Committee
on Education and I,
Labor.

At meeting OF the Senate committee
on education and labor today it was de-
cided to take definite action on the eight
hour bill. which has already passed the
House. one week from tomorrow.
Whether the committee will give the bill
its approval is conjecture. although the
measure is known to have several friends
on the committee.
II is likely that several amendments to
the bill will be recommended by the CON-
mittee, If IL is favorably acted upon. AS
1t stands at present, 1t prevents men en-
plOyed on government contracts for con-
struction or supplies from working more
than eight hours a day.
The bill says the workmen shall not
be required or permitted" to work more
than eight hours a day. Members OF the
committee who are favorable to the leg
islation think the words ''or permitted
should be stricken out. Representatives
of labor organizations have told the COM
mittee they did not want to lose over
time pay. and the bill, In its present
form. would cut that of.
Today's meeting of the committee was
a brief one. There was no disposition to
take final action, nor was there apparent
account some Of the friends OF the meas
ure fear the attitude of the majority OF
the committee is adverse.
Samuel Gompers, president OF the
American Federation Of Labor. appeared
before the committee to urge the legisla-
ton, and representatives OF manufac-
turers spoke against il. The opposition is
principally based on the contention that
the law would be unconstitutional
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
BLIND ARE GRATEFUL.
Express Thanks for Visits Made to
Greenhouses.

Sixty Of the blind residents of Wash
ington. who have been entertained at
various times by the Department Of Ag-
1culture. today transmitted resolution
of thanks to DR.. B. T. Galloway, chief
of the bureau Of plant industry, for the
pleasure that had been afforded them.
Some time ago DR.. Galloway and Miss
Eta Jocelyn Giffen, in charge of the
blind room at the Congressional Library,
arranged for some visits of their afflicted
proteges to the greenhouses Of the De-
partment of Agriculture. The trips were
made under the guidance of one of the
friends of the party who could see
When they arrived at the greenhouses
the usual official prohibition against
touching and handling anything was re-
Taxed, and the visitors were allowed to
handle the flowers and fruits as much as
they wished. and some Of the depart
mental experts explained anything of
particular interest about how the special
varieties had been bred or had been found
by agricultural explorers in strange lands.
OF course, the, carnations and roses
and other scented flowers smell as well
in the dark as they do in the light, and
the little excursions proved welcome
break in the monotony for the visitors.
The resolutions were passed thanking
DR.. Galloway for his thoughtfulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
QUESTIONS HER VERAC|TY
Dealer Testifies Against Girl
Suing Chicago Univer-
sity Dean.

CHICAGO. March 2S.-A w. Abrahams,
South Side furniture dealer was the
first witness heard today in the one-hun-
Neutrality-suspicious. suit of Miss Esther
Mercy against Marion Talbot, dean OF
women at the University Of Chicago. for
alleged SANDER.
Abrahams was called in behalf of Miss
Talbot. The witness said he had known
Miss Mercy for four years.
What is her reputation for truth and
veracity?" asked Attorney Walker.
Bad"
Would you believe her under oath?"
mo, SIR
On cross-examination Abrahams admit
ted having had business dealings with
Miss Mercy and said he based his opin-
ion as to her veracity on his business ex-
perience.
Miss Mercy caused some excitement by
rising from her chair and shouting,
Look me in the face! Look me in the
facet when G. E. Zimmerman, engaged
in the mail order business. was called to
the witness stand.
Zimmerman said he did not know the
reputation of Miss Mercy for truth and
veracity, but that Warren Reynolds rep
utation for truthfulness was bad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
NO DECISION REACHED.
Plans Viewed by Lincoln Memorial
Commission.

Three color drawings, submitted by
Henry Baker of New York, and a color
drawing and eight sketches, by John
Russell Pope. were considered by the
Lincoln memorial commission today. A
report from the commission Of fine arts,
generally discussing all plans for a Lin
coin memorial submitted in competition,
was also read to the commission.
The commission reached no conclusion
The commission adjourned to meet one
week from today. when 1t is expected
that decision will be reached as to the
selection of designs.
The commission. composed Of President
Taft, Speaker Clark, ex-Speaker Cannon,
Senaors Shelby M. Cullom. George Pea
body Wetmore. ex-senator fernando d.
Money and Representative Samuel Walk
err Mccall, assembled at the White House
at 0 o'clock. subsequently adjourning to
the National Museum, where the plans
were displayed and the hearing was held.
The two designers, Mr.. Baker and Mr..
Pope, appeared before the commission
and answered many questions.
Subsequently the commission entered
the automobile of the President and went
to the Capitol, the President then return
ing to the White House. Col. Spencer
Cosby. officer In charge Of public build
ings and grounds in the District of Co
lumbia. and recording officer Of the COM
mission, was with the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
BLAME FOR EQUITABLE FIRE.
Unprotected Floor Openings Caused
Spread, Says Report.

NEW YORK, March 2S.-The report Of
the board of fire underwriters on the re-
suit of its exhaustive investigation of
tho Equitable building fire has just been
made public. Chief blame for the catas-
trophe is placed on the unprotected floor
openings. which permitted the flames to
spread out over the upper floors and on
the cast iron columns, supporting the
floors. which caused their collapse The
report continues:
Although the fire department Is en-
titled to the credit Of having done all that
could be expected with the facilities
available. 1t is apparent that the fire, at
least above the level of the fifth floor
burned unrestrainedly throughout the en-
tire area Of the building. 1t calls at
tention to the inability of any fire de-
partment effectively to fight fire which
has once gained Roadway in the upper
stories of a tall building lacking such
essential fire appliances as an adequate
stand-pipe equipment. in conjunction
with smokeproof stair towers. The height
of buildings should be limited In pro
portion to the effectiveness Of their FIRE
protection If life and property are to be
conserved"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
ARE CENSURED
Report to New York Senate
Criticises Albany County
Administration.

ALBANY, n. Y, March 2S-Willam
Barnes, jr., chairman Of the republican
state committee, is severely criticised by
the senate committee which investigated
the affairs of Albany city and county
last fall. and which submitted it's report
to the legislature today.
The committee reviews the evidence
disclosed at the hearings before it, and
recommends, besides other things, that
the chief of police. the commissioner of
public safety and the mayor be removed
from Office.
Senator Wainwright, the republican
member of the committee. does not sign
the report, but joins his democratic col
leagues I'm all the recommendations ex-
cept that advising the removal of the
mayor. As to the mayor, he thinks that
the subject requires the attention of the
governor.
AS to the conditions in the tender
loin" Senator Wainwright says that the
facts recited do not sustain a finding
or justify a suggestion that vice in the
city of Albany was supported and pro-
tected by the republican organization Of
the city of Albany" Commissioner Can
tine Of the department of public safety.
he says, should be sumnnarily removed
for neglect Of duty