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The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
Roosevelt the wrecker.

The disgraccful scenes in the Michigan
Republican convention yesterday stand
alone in the annals OF the party in that
State. The situation there is most pc
euliar. Its Governor, Chase S. Osborn,
is for Roosevelt. Personally. Mr.. Os-
born is loyable character and fine
gentleman, but like the former President,
he cannot brook interference He
is always right-in his own estimation.
The two United States Senator'S from
that State. William Alden Smith and
Charles E Townsend, are Taft men. The
secretary of the Republican State CEN
tral committee, Frank w Knox, is a
Roosevelt man During Gov. Osborn's
campaign Mr. Knox. as Osborn's right
hand man, also the owner of the Gov
ernor's former paper at Sault Ste. Marie,
wrote TO State oficeholder in the
Upper Peninsula, Tax Commissioner
Shields, letter demanding that Shields
use his influence in securing con-
tribution from the mining interests Of
that part of the State to further Os-
born's political interests The inference
was that contribution from that source
would have bearing on the equaliza-
ton of their State taxes for the next
three years. Mr.. Shields made this Leo
ter public, and the other members Of
the State committee Immediately met
and demanded the resignation of Knox
1t created great scandal in the VOL
VERNE State.
Mr.. Knox then became a publicity
man for Mr.. Roosevelt and tried to run
the State machine in behalf of his can
didate. This was resented by such Re
publicans as Senator's William Alden
Smith and Charles E. Townsend, Re
gent Ben S. Hanchett, and others. The
breach of the factions grew wider until
the convention of yesterday, when this
same Frank w. Knox, backed by Gov.
Osborn, made his grand stand play
Roosevelt or bust.
Mr.. Osborn has other strong men
with him. but when it is said that one,
Walter ], Hunsaker, also a member of
the State committee, is a partner of
Gov. Osborn in the ownership of the
Saginaw Codrier-Herald. and Perry l.
Powers, another newspaper man, is an
appointee of Gov. Osborn, it can readily
be seen the influences the Roosevelt
leaders brought to bear and the lengths
to which they viii go to gain a point
The result of the disgraceful scenes
puts Michigan in the doubtful column,
with every prospect that the Rough
Rider and his policy have wrecked the
G. o. P. in its own stronghold.
This Gov Osborn realizes, for he has
announced he will not be a candidate
for a denomination.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

Getting votes Is an accomplishment
which Il anything from an art to a fe-
lony. depending on the means used.
Some men are able TO gather votes IN
enormous quantities BY oratory which has
q peculiar magnetism FOR ballots. others
must seize the vote owner By the button
hole and remove It from him as he would
shuck an oyster. sdli others get down
70 business principles and trade the own
er out Of his vote, giving him as rule
. secondhand promise which isn't worth
as much as q secondhand egg. Then
there Is another class OF vote collectors
who pay the highest market price and fall
back upon the judicial temperament Of
the Senate when they are discovered.
Vote getting is one OF the greatest Of
all talents. The man who collects dollars
viii eventually become a millionaire with
an impaired digestion and impatient rela-
tives. But the man who collects votes with
sufficient genius and success will even
tually become President and will be en-
balmed in history and possibly on pos
tage stamp when he dies. The American
citizen who understands how TO attract
the fickle and temperamental ballot leads
a pleasant existence. wandering at win
through City Councils and Legislative
halls. and when he gets tired OF politics
he trades his vote collection to the ad-
ministration for a foreign mission in a
salubrious climate and lives happily ever
after.
The secret OF vote getting cannot be
taught or acquired. One has to be born
with II. Virtue or ability or good looks
or eloquence or wistom or hypnotism
have nothing to do with the case. Guess
ing the next thing a two-year-oId
child will do f. good practice. When you
can do this every time you are fairly
likely to guess what the public will do
next In the voting line. man may I'LL
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
ANNIVERSARY DATA.
APRIL ~, 1919.

Fifty-one years ago to-day Gen
Beauregard, OF the Confederate Army.
opened FIRE upon Fort Sumter. thus
actually commencing hOstilities of the
war of the States.
Mobile. Ala. was surrendered by the
Confederates to Gen Grants troops
forty-sevsn years ago to-day.
This being a legal holiday in the
State, North Carolinians are cele-
brating the anniversary OF the adop-
ton Of THE Halifax Resolutions
United States Senator Luke Lea was
born at Nashville, Tenn, thirty-three
years ago to-day. He Is known as
the child OF the Senate on account
Of his youthful age.
The Hon. Eben Viewer Martin, who
represents the State Of South Dakota
at largo in the House OF Representa-
tives. Is fifty-seven years Of age to-
day. He was born at Maquoketa, Iowa
The Hon. William S. Kenyon. OF
Iowa, was elected to the United
States Senate one year ago to-day.
An aeroplane record Of 81 miles In
three hours and hfty-six minutes was
established by P. Prier in a fight from
London TO Paris one year ago to-day.
Henry Clay was born 135 years ago
to-day.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
RIFLE TESTS ARE HELD.
Competitive Trials for Buene-
Ayres Team End To-day.

Competitive Trials Tor BuenOS
Ayres Team End To-day.
The competitive trials Of expert rife
men for positions on the American team
which will take part in the international
tournament TO be held in Buenos Ayres
next May viii be concluded to-day on
the United States Marine Corps range,
at winthrop. Nd The standing at the
end OF yesterdays firing was: Corporal
John KnabeI. Seventy-fourth New York
Infantry, LOS: W. H. Hyde. Of Tennes-
see. I.eT5; Sergt. o. n. schriver. Marine
Corps, 1.077: Capt. Stuart w. Wise, OF
the Massachusetts Militia. l.074s SerEt.
p. A. Lloyd. Marine Corps. 100: John
Hesslan. OF Bridgeport, Conn. 1.g7O. and
Mai. James, ]. Pratu OF West Virginia,
los
Today's firing will include more than
ninety shots The seven high men at
the conclusion or the competitive test
VIII compose the team. They VIII sail
from New York ths latter part Of April
for Buenos Ayres.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
Fired.

Frun the San Fr7ncscn Star.
Jones'" said his employer. I'll give
that vacancy on the stan to your twin
brother. Run and fetch him"
Twin brother, sir" echoed Jones.
who Is a "britherless BARN." and was,
therefore, naturally sstonished.
"Yes. your twin brother" replied his
employer, with grim humor. Il saw
him playing football yesterday after
noon while you were attending your
Erandfather's funeral. A sad young
dog he must be. I'm afraid, to play
football while his brother II attending
his grandfather's funeral, eh? Never-
theless, he shall have the vacancy.
run home and fetch him. and mind
YOU, don't return without him.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
WILL GO TO RICHMOND.
Chamber Decides Upon Itinerary for
Annual Excursion.

NhaAAoCE DCcAoGA Y pun AthhtEarg Aoh
Annual Excursion.
The annual excursion this year OF
the Chamber Of Commerce will be trip
TO Richmond by way of Old Point as
the result Of decision reached yes
terday OF the excursion committee Of
the Chamber. OF which H. C. C. Stiles
is chairman. The other members are
D. S. Porter. George H. Judd. F. w.
Mackenzie, and Thomas Grant.
On Friday. May II. the Chamber viii
leave Washington via the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Line for Old
Point Comfort. which they will reach
Saturday morning.
After breakfast at the Chamberlin
Hotel the party will take a train for
Richmond, spending the afternoon and
night in the Virginia capital Sunday
morning they will take a steamer for
Old Point. where dinner viii be served.
The steamer for home viii be boarded
Sunday night so as to complete the trip
on Monday morning.
A postal card will be sent TO all mem-
bers OF the Chamber to-day advising
them 10 hold the dates. May IL to 20.
open for the big excursion OF the
year
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

his hands in everybody's pockets and yet
by heading a subscription for the flood
sufferers by a few choice words, he may
get so many votes that he is henceforth
encouraged TO stand away from his once
altogether.
Because OF the peculiar methods in
which votes. can be charmed out OF yo-
ters. a great many office holders spend
their entire time in thinking up these
charms and this Is one of the things
which is the matter with this country.
tCopyriGhf. lsl2 b. George SfattheE Adamsl
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
WILL INSPECT OYSTER BEDS.
omcIals of AErIcuIturaI Department
Take Excursion Trip.

Announcement was made yesterdaS
that 4 second inspection OF the oyster
beds OF the Potomac by officials OF the
Bureau Of Chemistry. Department Of AZ.
riculture. will be made shortly. An In
vesiigation was recently made with a
Views to determining the source Of con-
tanination OF large Quantities of the
bivalves.
The first investigation was In the ma
ture Of a preliminary survey. The new
trip, which VIII begin about April -
viii be much more extensive. The re-
suits OF the first Investigation will not
be made public for about a week
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
MAY BUILD FIRE ESCAPE.
View York Avenue Property Holder
Gets BeInted Formulation.

Permission has been granted by the
Commissioners and Gen. Oliver. Assist
ant Secretary Of War. for the erection
of fire escape on the east side OF the
building at the northwest corner Of
Ninth Street and New York Avenue
Northwest. notwithstanding the fact that
the ironvork wiz extend over triangu-
lar government reservation
private property IN the District upon
government reservations, without the
permission OF the Secretary OF War and
the Commissioners. II took the owner
OF the property three months TO obtain
the necessary permission
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
They are Great Games.

The national game has made an Official
start, and from now until the end Of
the season ii viii lead other outdoor
sports. 1t IS popular. and justly 50, be-
cause no scandals are connected with it.
The game is in the hands of the umpire
from the time play ballg is called un-
til the last man is out
During the heat of the battle the
bleachers may disagree with the umpire
on some of his decisions, but when If is
all over and they are again normal mem
tally they invariably recognize the just
ness of the official rulings. To the credit
of the umpire be it said that if mistake
has been made If is due to the head, not
to the heart.
To-day we are in the midst OF an
other game, one that will not end
until the final games of the first
series are played in Chicago and
Baltimore Unfortunately, no umpire
has any authority in this, the bigger
game, and if the bIeacherS go astray
there is no one to set them right until
it is too late.
Several innings have already been
played, in some of which questionable
tactics have been employed applause
and kissing have been heard from the
bleachers. There is no official arbiter
up to date for this great game. II sort
of runs itself. In one inning excited
illinois spectators ran on the diamond,
distracted the attention Of the bleacher
crowds, and carried their point
In the early part of the game one Of
the players thought up a 'King Kelly"
play and put it over. He had half
dozen Governors of Middle West and
Western States stung by Vice Presi-
dental bee. 1t worked for a time, but
the virus finally lost its strength.
Now the time is drawing near when
a self-appointed uhnpire will take the
game into his own hands, when the
players will have nothing to say All
such stunts as the late, great, and only
''KelI" used to pull of viii be stopped
1t will be like the day when Kelly was
captaining his team. The man at bat
knocked a ball where there aere no
helders, but where nonplaying mem-
Der of the team was resting. While the
ball was still in the air, Kelly put one
man out of the game and the man in
whose direction the ball was going in
his place. The ball was caught, the
player was out, and there was a near
riot There were no rules to prevent
such a play at the time. 1t was clever,
but it was tricky. Rules were soon made
to cover such points, the men in control
realizing such tricks were not in har-
mony with high-class sport
In the big political game now being
played, while there is no Official umpire
to prevent such tricks as boiling con-
ventions or quitting the game, every
play is put on record, and when the
final decision is made it will be found
that the people themselves will make a
decision that will stand for four years.
Knowing this, the players when they
meet in Chicago realize they will have
to be careful, for if they make wrong
play at that time the voters will take the
game out of their hands and decide it
the way they want it. The clean ball
player will be supported, the dirty one
will be blacklisted, and we shall have
another four years OF unexampled good
playing.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
with a twist of the wrist.

From the Chicago Tribune
Yes, SIR" said the expert accountants
who had spent week in looking over
the books, 'I have found the key TO your,
financial difficulties at last
Then there's nothing to do, sup-
pose" sighed the despoudent merchant,
but to wind up my affairs"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
woman Doctors I'm siberia.

Moscow Oorrespondsnce L6ndon Standard
A number of influential Siberians are
petitioning the Ministry of Education
in st. Petersburg to allow women to
be admitted to the medical faculty in
the University Of Tobolsk. The petit
tioners point out that there is a wide
field for women doctors in Siberia,
where 1t is often difacult for settlers
to get medical aid.
There are many Mohammedans in
the country, and 1t is explained that
only women doctors can come TO their
help in Illness. as they do not permit
men to see their wives and daughters.
Many women have entered the medical
profession in Russia proper, and there
are a great many women practicing
dentistry, a department OF surgery
which does not seem to have attrac-
tlons for the English women.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
GETTING VOTES.
By eEoRGB FITCH,
AushsrSof eat Good oia siw--h.y

an once with great ability. saving the
public a wagon load OF money and yes
ian TO get hat fun Of votes at the next
election, because he wore a plug hat
where the plain people could see II. On
the other hand. An ofieiaI may spend
three years with his feet on a mahogany
desk. which the people have paid for and
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
MAKE SEARCH FOR $4,000.
Secret Service Men Hunting for
Currency Lost I'm Mails.

Government sleuths. postofice inspec-
tors, and a squad OF representatives of
Uncle Sam are on the trail Of a pack
age containing $4,000 in currency. lost
in the malls while in transit from Chi
cago to Pasadena. Cal. II Is believed the
package was stolen.
Four men have been arrested in Phila-
delphia charged with being responsible
for the food Of counterfeit silver quar-
ters and half dollars circulated In East
ern Pennsylyania during the past few
weeks. The report of the arrest was re-
ceived by Chief wiIkie yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
WILL FIGHT TYPHOID FLY.
Health OhciaIs to DIstrIbute warn
inE Literature.

,ofhciaIs OF the Health Department are
preparing for a vigorous warfare against
the typhoid fly. Literature setting forth
the danger OF infection from flies Will
soon be distributed. Health officials are
urging the people Of the city to kill the
files early so as 20 prevent the rapid
multiplication Of the insects.
The fly which escapes the housewife in
the springtime becomes the ancestor Of
7,e00, 900 files by the middle Of September.
During the summer months nine genera
tions OF flies will come into existence.
II pays 20 swat the fly early.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
AuTTLE NONSENSE.
roR nR1M FAG.

ron nRAIE FAC.
Much heavy stun We read
In winter time.
When April comes We need
A little rhyme.
Ana 50 The gentle poets bring
Their roundeiays about the spring.
These war reports. We md.
Are quite strain
They prey upon the mind
And tire the brain.
A mental tonic cures the blues
And now we want some baseball news.
A Bsteher-shop TayI.
she was pretty and she looked soul
How much i. portsrhou.sF' she timld-
ly inquired.
AUmpty cents pound" said the
butcher, = large. coarse man.
"oh. I cannot AFFORD that, I'm ais
couraged At these high prices"
She began TO weep.
. Take heart" nurmured benevolent
looking old gentleman.
II guess I Will That comes cheaper.
Please wrap me up hair pound"
Nervous Prostration.
Il hear your wife has had to 90 to a
sanatorium. Nothing serious, trust .
Not very serious. You see. she Is
secretary of woman's club"
''Yes?"
rAad after carrying the club minutes
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
cen.or for Cafe sonE..

From the Denver Municipal FactA
The order Of the fire and police board
prohibiting vocal music In cafes has been
modified to the extent that songs will
be permitted II they are not Of the sug-
Cestive kind. The board has appointed
a censor to see that the singers keep
within bounds.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
EXCHANGE SPARKS.

Lucky Baldwin left S2oeOO. 900. But is
a man really lucky when he has to leave
all that behind him?
Archie Butt paid a visit to the King
of Italy the other day. 1t Is said that the
King conducted himself gracefully in
spite of the honor thrust upon him.
They say that what causes the death of
aviators is ethereal asphyxia- 1t does
have heavenly sound.
In ultra fashionable circles the woman
who has been the wife of but one man
has almost come to be regarded as de-
classed.
Just to make the Democrats feel worse.
some one has started the rumor that most
Of the hoteIkeepers in Baltimore are Re-
publieans.
The Washington man whose wife made
him live in the barn with the horses
knows what it means TO ''trot in double
harness"
An American has just invented an un-
breakable window. Another blow to wom-
an suffrage
Very frequently an overwhelming call
frcm the people is overwhelmingly over
whefmed.
The President Of China wants a ten
year term. They are catching on to this
political game over there.
A Pittsbnrg chemist claims to have dis
covered iauid gas. but certain campaign
orators have long acted as II they were
affected BY It.
Phllsdclphia has decided 10 banish pigs
from the CITY flimits Nay /. Another cut
IN the sotiSe st-
The price orrehned oil has gone up =
. barrel Retirement comes high. but we
must have Il
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
where There. = win.

From noreau.
So high as a tree aspires to grow, so
high VIII it nnd an atmosphere suited
to II,
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
Uncle PennyWise Says

II it wasn't for what the lawyers do to
'em. few criminals would get any pun
ishment whatever.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
A Mixture.

Sunshine. sleet. and skies agape,
Rain and snow together;
Just a sample lot OF Ap-
Ri weather.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
April IL in History.

April L. 1fT-Richard the LIon-Heart-
ed eats a whole boar.
April Y. f7S-Dr. johnson and Bos-
well have nothing to eat.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

all winter IN her head. she sat down
the other day and tried to write 'em
out"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
In swaEer Circles.

They were rehearsing for fashionable
wedding.
AT this point you kiss the bride"
Yes
And here you smash camera have
hired a cheap one for you 10 smash
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

In ultra fashionable circles the woman
who has been the wife of but one man
has almost come to be regarded as de-
classed.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

They say that what causes the death OF
avIators is ethereal asphyxia- 1t does
have heavenly sound.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

Just TO make the Democrats feel worse.
some one has started the rumor that most
of the hotelkeepers in Baltimore are Re-
publicans.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12
A KInd-Hearted Man.

Mr.. WombatI"
Yes; what Is it?'
Couple Of suftragettes out here throw
ing stones at your .window,"a bawled
the policeman
"Oh. several hours"
Let 'em alone. It amuses the girls,
and don't believe they'll hit the win
dow"
Never Again.
why don't you give your wife an al
lowance7s
7 did once, and she spent II before
1 could borrow II back"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

Archie Butt paid visit TO the King
of Italy the other day. 1t Is said that the
King conducted himself gracefully in
spite Of the honor thrust upon him.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

Lucky" Baldwin left S2oeOo.ooo. But is
a man really lucky when he has to leave
all that behind him?
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

Philadclphla has decided TO banish Pig
from the oifytlIrnits Nay /. Another cut
IN the rofirg st
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

The price ofArehned oil has gone up .
a barrel Refrement comes high. but we
must have Il
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

The Washington man whose wife made
him live in the barn with the horses
knows what 1t means to ''trot In double
harness"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

The President Of China wants a ten
year term, They are catching on to this
political game over there.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

A Pittsbnrg chemist claims to have dis
covered hauid gas. but certain campaign
orators have long acted as II they were
Affected BY it.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

An American has Just invented an un-
breakable window. Another blow to wom-
an suffrage
The Washington herald., 1912-04-12

Very frequently an overwhelming call
from the people is overwhelmingly over
wheimed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-02
NEW YEARS
 DAY OBSERVED
 BY MANY CLUBS


 New Years day was generally ob- served by clubs and other organiza- tions in, Bridgeport, yesterday More than a thousand persons attended the reception given by the Odd Fellows and two halls were needed to acco- modate the crowd. A luncheon was served Mayor Clifford B. Wilson made a, short speech which was we'll received. At the Seaside club 343 dinners were served before the Vianls gave out At the Bridgeport q ard Algonquin and University clubs ap- propriate celebrations were held and many visitors entertained, The Park City, Mianogue. Berkshire and Pc quonnock Yacht clubs kept open house. The Columbia and East End clubs entertained.
 The observances at the r. M c A. were unusually extended 4 mas querade dance at Colonial hall at tracted many young people.
 Stratfie1d Circle gave a whist, last night The Young Emmets, the St Joseph'S T. L. & B., and the Gaelic Athletic club kept open house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-02
GRAND. TRUNK oUTBms.
Offers S2 Head for Immigrants
 Landed at New London.

Ths. fight of the Grand Trunk raii- way for the immigrant passenger business has developed to such an ex- tent, it is said. that that company has offered the steamship companies $2 a head to land the immigrants at New London instead of at New York. where the steamship companies get $1-5O a head for immigrants bound for Winnipeg and the Canadian north west The fare to Winnipeg is s25. and the ocean liners have been re- ceiving the $1.5O out of that fare for each of the lines getting business.
 The Trunk Lines association has been meeting in New York for the past few days trying to find solution of the problem, while the Grand Trunk is holding cut for the New London terminal and the $2 a head offer in order to force the other lines to give it what it considers an equal share of the business
 The Grand Trunk people seem to believe that they will lose the light in the conference, and are ahead making plans to have the immigrant steam CTS land at New London. The fnlrTli- grants would then be sent over the Central. Vermont and Grand Trunk roads.