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The Washington herald., 1912-04-28

ascertain whether or not the frankfurt
made any endeavor to go to the Titan
les assistance. ~
II deem II imperative to get some de-
tail about the Franhfurt's conduct after
receiving the Titanic's C Q. d." he
explained.
Moore said he thought the Titanic was
i've miles farther east than she gave her
position when she called c. Q. d. II
got two observation said Moore. and
the Titanic must have been on the other
side OF the field. II that Is so. her posi-
ton was not given correctly. The drift
would not account for Il. She could
not have gotten through this packed ice
and her position must have been farther
east"
'As recolIect. the captain Of the Calf
fornian who went to that position given
by the Titanic in the G. Q. ID. found
nothing Smith said.
Moore said he saw the Californian
cruising around there. Moore said that
he did not know until $40 q. m. that the
Titanic had sunk.
Then the Carpathia told US she had
picked uD the Titanic's lifeboats,F he de-
elared
Capt. Moore said he had explicit In
structions from his company never to
enter field ice. no matter how thin II
was, and he always obeyed that instruc-
ton.
THE usual thing to do when field ice
is encountered at night" he said. '.is
to stop until daylight"
Capt. Moore declared that frequently
vessels had run at high speed where
the Titanic was. He had never known
the field ice to be so far south. II he
had been warned, as the Titanic was, he
would have considered II imprudent and
unwise to continue at a speed Of 21h
knots.
That he also received an ice warning
by wireless was declared by Capt. Moore.
He then steered toward the South.
My theory" he explained, lis that
the Titanic touched one of these large
spurs OF an iceberg-they are just like a
agEed rock. They opened up her plates
and so much water entered the bulk
heads couldn't stand the force. The ice
may now cover the spot where the IT,
tanic sank"
The witness said he was blocked by
Ice only fourteen miles from the Titanic
and would have to travel 100 miles around
through the foes to reach the sinking
vessel.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
OFFICE FORCE TOO SMALL.
Assessor Richards Testihes II Il
Impossible to Keep Records.

Assessor Richards Testihes II u
ImpossibIe to Keep Records.
That the once force Of District As
SCISSOR w. P. Richards is 50 inadequate
that ii Is impossible 10 keep a record
OF appeal hearings was yesterday brought
out by the subcommittee Of the House
District Committee. which is probing
methods OF assessment In Washington.
Inability to keep such records was
frankly admitted by Assessor Richards.
who was on the stand Tor several hours.
He also described the system followed
by him in making assessments. FIRE.
quently. he said, property is assessed
when its owner Is out Of the city. making
It difficuit to secure accurate Information
as to values. In such instances. he said.
a board OF assistant assessors places an
assessment on the property considered as
at least two-thirds OF it's value. II this
valuation is too high, the owners have
the right to appeal
Outside the examination OF Assessor
Richards. practically the entire session
was taken up with a probe OF the as
sessments on lands In the Northwest sec
ton OF the city. The investigation prob
ably viii be concluded next week.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
Cruiser Maryland Ready.
RESCUES SAILORS
FROM SINKING SHIP

Liverpool. England. April N.-The
steamship Anselma de Larrinaga, which
arrived here to-day reported that she
had picked up the crew OF a wrecked
vessel in mId-AtIantic. No details ac-
companled the first report.
Later the captain Of the Anselma de
Larrinaga announced that the seamen
picked up were members Of the crew
Of the fishing steamer Koenig AIbrecht.
OF Ostend. He added that the AnseIma
had coIlided with and sunk the fishing
boat on the Koenigsberg light ship. The
Koenig AIbrecht sank In four hours, the
crew being saved as she was going
down.
The captain said the first report Of the
seamen rescued in mid-Atlantic was in
correct
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
STILL HAVE HOPES
OF SAVING PASTOR

Boston. April T.-That Gov. Foss will
send Clarence V. T. Richeson's petition
for Communication Of his death sentence to
the executive council was the report cir
culated to-day at the state house. I'm
mediately- after the lengthy conference
between the Governor, the Richeson at
torneys, and the counsel for the State,
attempts were made without success to
get a hint of the Governors attitude. 1t
was simply stated that the Governor
had taken the matter under advisement.
John L. Lee, of Richeson's counsel, de-
cIared that they had just done their best
and "still have hopes"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
CINCINNATI MAYOR
TO SWEEP STREETS
Will Also Mingle in Person with
Other City Departments to
Familiarize Himself.

Cipcinnati, April 7.-Mayor Henry T.
Hunt proposes to familiarize himself with
various public service departments in a
novel manner. He is going to mingle, in
person, with the laborers in the street
and other employees.
Mayor Hunt will spend a day or so
touring the streets with Supt. Marsch-
heuser. Then follows the actual work OF
sitting in the midnight hours on the seat
OF the water wagons and sweepers.
Following this, the Mayor will don the
garb of the white wing" and help
sweep the thoroughfares. He will even
try his hand at driving one Of the ash
carts. Then will come a week in the
fire engine houses. getting up with the
fremen, answering all alarms. Not q de-
partment will be missed.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
TO BAR COAL LOCOMOTIVES.
Conservation Commission Joins I'm
Fight to Protect Forest Preserve.

Albany. April 27.-The Public Service
Commission has received notice from the
state Conservation Commission that it Is
no longer safe for the New York Gen.
trail. Delaware and Hudson Company.
and the New York and Ottawa Railway
to operate coal-burning engines through
the Adirondack forest preserve. Direc-
tions have been sent to these companies
to prepare Immediately for installation
Of oil-burning engines. The Central has
installed ofl-burning engines on the
Saranac division.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
CYCLONE KILLS TEN
IN TEXAS PANHANDLE

Fort Worth. Tex. April H.-Reports re-
ceived here from childress, Tex, say
that ten persons were killed in a cyclone
which swept over the Texas Panhandle
late to-day. Wires are down and details
are lacking.
When the twister struck at Kirkland.
five employees OF the Fort Worth and
Denver Railway who were sitting in a
construction car were killed when the
car was demolished. Seven cars were
blown on the track. Other fatalities are
reported at Harold. Claude. Burk. and
Burnette, some of the victims being taken
to Fort Worth.
At least a hundred houses were blown
over and were wrecked
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
CLARK is VICTOR
IN CONNECTICUT

Plninfeld. Conn. April H.-rhe Demo-
cratic eaucuses have been all held
and Champ Clark is an overwhelming
leader. This county voted Il for Clark
and as for all others Mayor Dunn, Of
wIllamantic, leads the host Of Clark
boomers. New London County gives
Clark % per cent, the First District
gives him S per cent OF the delegates.
and the two western districts are said to
be- practically solid. Mayor Aahan, Of
New London, and C. W. Comstock.
chairman Of the State COMMITTEES, viii be
the two Clark delegates to Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
ENGLAND TO PROBE DISASTER.
Inquiry Similar to One Here Sched-
uIed In London

London. April 27,-A parliamentary
investigation OF the wreck of the IT,
tanic similar to the Senatorial inquiry
now going on in the United States will
probably be demanded here. Notice
was given to-day that Premier Asquith
will be ASKED in the House of Commons
on Monday when he will appoint a
committee OF members Of the House to
investigate the matter. Another probe
than that OF the Board OF Trade is de-
sired, as the board cannot decide how
far its own regulations or lack Of them
was responsible for the ocean horror.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
JUSTIN MccARTHY's BURIAL.
Nationalist Members of Parliament
Follow Body to Grave.

London, April H.-The body of Justin
Mccarthy, novelist and historian, and
for many years member Of Parliament,
who died at Folkstone on Wednesday.
was buried in Hampstead Cemetery to-
day. The procession TO the grave was
a long one and included John Redmond.
T. P. O'Connor, John Dillon, and prac-
tically all the Nationalist members OF
Parliament The American Ambassador,
Mr.. Reid, sent a floral piece.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
CHILD GIVEN BY WILL.
An Old Statute Provides for Trans.
fer by Parent.

Buffalo. N. " April a.-MiIdred
schwartzmeyer. three years old. is given
away by her fathers will now being pro-
bated in Surrogate's Court The child's
mother died a year ago. and her father
was Ill for months prior to his death on
April IS It was his wish that the child
be reared by his sister. Mrs Josephine
Planning, but illness prevented his ap-
pearance in court for the usual adoption
proceedings. An old statute providing
for the giving away Of children by will
was used to carry out the father
wishes for the future of the child.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
San FrnncI.co Adds to ritanIcFund

San Francisco, April N.-Over 5000
was added to the national Titanic relief
fund by a theatrical benefit performance
yesterday. In addition, more than twen-
ty motion picture theaters agreed to con-
tribute their days receipts. A ball game
on Monday between two Pacific Coast
League teams. will swell the total
United States officials have ordered all
ferry boats to carry life preservers TO
equip the maximum number Of passen-
gers.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
GLAD SMILE; CALL AGAIN"
Sisson attacks Hitchcock Admin
- istratiOn of Postal Service.

An attack upon Postmaster General
Hitchcock's administration of the postal
service was made in the House yester-
day by Representative Sisson, of Mis-
sissippi, a Democrat. Mr.. Sisson was
wrought up over his inability to have
rural routes established in his district
He charged that the extension Of the
rural service had been retarded because
Of the Postmaster Generals alleged de-
sire to make a record for economy.
Representative Langley. of Kentucky, a
Republican, defended the Postmaster
General He insisted that the rural SER
vice had been extended in conformity
with the directions Of Congress, and that
the economy record made by the POST
master General was a credit to the ad-
ministration. Representative Sisson said
that nowadays when he called at the
Post-ofice Department to get rural
routes he merely received a glad smile
and an invitation to call again.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
HALF FARE FOR CHILDREN.
Favorable Report Made on Bill IL
House.

Scholastic street gar tickets. to be sold
to school children for 2lA cents each, will
probably be one Of the presents made to
the District by the present session of
Congress. according TO Representative
Dyer. Yesterday Representative Dyer
brought up on the floor Of the House a
favorable report on the bill establishing
~ cent fare, and declared himself con-
fident that the measure will pass.
The measure specifies that school chill
dren shall be sold tickets at the rate OF
forty for 81. The tickets will only be
good when used by children going to or
coming from school
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
WIN Fight Parcel Post.

The House yesterday continued con-
sideration OF the Fost-office appropriation
bill. This measure has been dragging
along for several days. The indications
are that It will reach a vote the middle
Of the coming week. The provision au-
thorizing the creation of an experimental
system of parcels post will be bitterly
eontested.N
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
$1,5oo,ooo TO FIX LEvEEs.
House COneurs in senate's Passage
of Flood Approximation.

BY unanimous vote the House yes
terday passed a resolution appropriating
81 10000 fer the repair Of the Ievees on
the Mississippi River between Cape Gi-
rardeau, No, and the Head of the Passes
in louisiana
The resolution has already passed the
Senate. 1t now goes to the President for
approval. The levees proposed to be
repaired were broken in the recent floods.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
pefer ActIon ON Repert.

Action on the conference report on the
resolution proposing an amendment to
the Constitution whereby Senators may
be elected by direct vote was deferred
by the House yesterday. Represents
tive Rucker explained yesterday that a
number OF members desired to be heard
on the resolution. and that in Difference
to their wishes he would not ask for ac-
ton on the measure until some time next
week
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
Convict Get. Vacation.

Newman, Ga, April 27.-John Huddle-
ston. colored. serving a life term on
the Coweta County chain gang, has
been granted a months vacation as a
reward for faithful service and good be-
havfor.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
ItnIlan. Are ExpeIled.

constantinople. April 21.-An imperial
decree was issued to-day sanctioning the
decision of the council of ministers ex-
pelling Italians from this city on ac-
count Of the recent attack by italian
war ships on fortshining the Dardanelles
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
sheath skirt Ruins Figure.

Munich, Germany. April 2Z.-Dr. Carl
Francke, the eminent physicians, says
that the sheath skirt is running the fe-
male figure. He accuses 1t OF making
women knock-kneed.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
Millionaire Joins Police Force.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 2T.-Growing
tired OF living a life OF luxury, Robert
W. Fisher, son of Richard Fisher. Of
the Provident Life Insurance Company,
has Joined the police force here.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28

Insurrectos were killed in the battle Of
Tepic, where 700 rebels under Lieut.
Guerro attacked the town. according 20
a dispatch to the war minister to-day.
Tepic, which Is the capital Of q territory
Of that name. was defended BY 100 Fed
erals.
The rebel dynamite squad IL still ac-
tive in Morelos and to-day the twentisth
train was dynamlted at Cuernavaea. At
BeIem a jail delivery by rebel sympa-
thizers was discovered by the authorities
Just In time to prevent the escape OF the
400 prisoners. Arms had been secreted
for the convicts-
Gen. QuInfiro shot.
The troops entered regardless Of
truce and the conditions that followed
were 50 serious that Gen. ouintiro. who
was held responsible. was court-martial-
ed and shot before his own troops
Americans have ned.
An attack was made on the American
Hacienda Quimrichic on the Sinaloa-
Tepic border. Five Americans barriced-
ed the house, and armed with repeating
rifles, repulsed the attack of the ban
dts. who called themselves rebels. The
defenders. with the eight women and
children OF the colony walked twenty
miles to the river. secured a canoe and
made their escape to Tecapan. after
the attack was repulsed. Twenty-Five
Americans fed from Culican the day
the rebels entered. Eight more left to-
day.
San Francisco. April N.-work of get
ting the United States transport Buford
ready for her expedition into Mexican
waters along the West Mexican coast
to bring refugees TO this port was rushed
with all possible dispatch to-day.
y--NTT
on the Buford. rapid-f1re guns are being
placed on board for defense in the event
that any Mexican bandit gangs attempt
to interfere with her mission The trans
port is being fitted up to carry 500
civilians.
The Buford. which is being sent south
with the personal approval OF President
Taft, will carry in addition to her cap
tain, Charles ]. Healey. q civilian. as
quartermaster, two army surgeons and
a force Of army stewards. The move
ments of the vessel will be directed by
Claude z. Guyant. vice consul and
deputy consul general at Mexico City.
who has been ordered to meet the Bu-
ford at San Diego. Cal Mr. Guyant Is
drawing up the itinerary. so that the
Buford will touch at all the Mexican
ports on the west coast where American
refugees have gathered
The State Department will be in con-
slant touch with the Buford while she is
in Mexican waters The Buford has long
been used by the government as trans
port.
Cruiser Maryland Ready.
San Diego. Cal, April 1.-THE armored
cruiser Maryland. accompanied by the
destroyer whipple. Is here under emer-
gency orders from the Navy Department.
It is reported here that the cruiser is be-
ing held In readiness to speed to the West
coast OF Mexico at a moments notice.
The damage that was done TO the Mary
lands hull a few days ago by a torpedo
from the submarine Grampus has not
been fully repaired because of the rush
orders from the Navy Department that
sent the cruiser and destroyer here from
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
The BEST HOUSE AT The
PRICE In THIS CITY.

Three stories. nine spacious rooms; two bath
rooms; double floors; hardwood trim; beautiful
mautsls: fixtures equal to those used In twenty
thousand dollar homes; every room with direct
light; hot water heat electric light; porch 'front.'
tEo-story porch In rear. The entire house heauti-
fully decorated and finished throughout Jusl
completed. Lot 2 feet front Beautiful shrub
bery imported. from Holland.
city. Price SIN. Terms easy Desirable loca,
ton in the Northwest
n. l. sANSBgRY CO.,
Exclusive Agent, 1871 13th 81. 4. n.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
SHIPS ClRCLED
DOOMED LINER,
UNABLE TO AID

Continued from Pas. one.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-28
STIMSON RUSHES
RECRUIT ORDERS

contlnaea from .Paes oae.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-25
To FURNISH
REQUESTED REPORT

Asked Yesterday afternoon, by a
representative OF The Daily News, as
to what action the commissioners
court will take on the petition re-
Gently filed. asking for an account
inc of expenditures of funds In Pot
ter County covering a period OF two
wears. 1910 and 1911, Judge Jeter
of the County Court said
This is not the first intimation
of the desirability of a naudit OF the
financial affairs Of Potter County.
In fact. we have from time to time
and from year to year, been remind
ed by grand juries that this should
ne done Whatever the actdation
for this request. II certainly cannot
work harm. and ever II 1t did, We.
the officers and commissioners OF
the County. feel that the people have
the unquestioned right TO know what
moneys are collected. how expended.
Ia whom and for what spent.
Having reached this conclusion,
We as a board Of County Commits
s%ionors passed a resolution this fore
noon authorizing the employment OF
a competent and fully bonded att
ditor. This auditor shall have the
task of thorough examination OF the
! County's books since lis organization
down to the present time, lie shall
he required to make q most thoroueh
/ showing of his Investigations, so tha;
every mind that has enluireG rela-
tive to this matter, and those who
have not. may know all that there
is to be known relative to the col
lection and disbursement o. moneys
in aud for this county.
This auditor is TO be employed
lust as O as we are able to meet
with a person filling the require
mcnts of the board. and a settlement
may be made as TO the cost, time 90
he consumed, and other details. This
much is sure, that we will meet the
prayer Of the people of this county
for a showing and that as soon as
possible after the present date. We
would be the last persons to stand In
the way of this investigation, and
welcome il fully and gladly. The
reason this task has not been rRder'
taken before, is that We. like other
officers and individuals have some
what OF that human tendency to put
off until tomorrow that which should
have received attention today We
do not claim that this was right, but
that It has been by no means Grim.
inal, or even decidedly wrong.
That the light may be turned
into every detail of the county bus.
mess IS now our chief desire, and W,
believe that the people will see thai
We have taken the right steps to in.
sure this end
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-25
ANNOUNCES
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY

Lloyd Fletcher. one of the Young
er members Of the Amarillo Dar. Is
today making formal announcement
as a candidate for the office OF coun-
ly attorney for Pottf county. No
yoans practitioner in Amarillo and
this section OF the Panhandle Is bet
ter known or more generally liked
than is Lloyd Fletcher. The popu-
laTitl of this gentleman is not con
fined TO the bar OF the city Of Ana
rillo and the Panhandle, but eN-
tends into all lines of profession.
Born in Texas and raised in the
Panhandle of Texas. Mr.. Fletcher,
while a young man is a pioneer of
the great Plains Country. lie has
fought his own way to the position
that no now occupies, and comes be.
fore the people of Potter County with
assurances that he can fill well and
truly the place to which he aspircs.
Mr.. Fletcher has lived to this tine.
educated himself, won recognition
at the bar without the office of Coun-
Ity Attorney. and in the event he
falls TO get the place at this time.
he will still continue his e%ndeayors
rs a man and a citizen in the prac-
tIce OF his profession.
II is stated in this connection that
r. + Underwood. the present In
cumheut will not be an applicant for
reelection and with this assurance.
Mr.. Fletcher offers for the consider
alton of the people. II Is stated that
he has tho endorsement OF a number
OF prominent professional and bus
mess men, and has been generally
solicited 10 make the race
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-25
HOW To CHOOSE
A MOTOR CAR"
IL TITLE OI WORK THAT GIVES
VALUABLE POINTERS On THE
OWNERSHIP OF AUIOMO<
BIIES-mSTRIBUTED
NOW IN THIS CITY.

Brown Motor Co. Plainyisw Texas.
the Hudson dealer, has Just received
a portion of the edition of an ex.
tremely interesting and rather eS-
traordinary booklet. the title OF
which is How to Choose n Motor
Car" u Is published by the Hudson
Motor Car Company and is being
mailed gratis, upon request 10 homes
Of prospective owners OF cars by the
Brown Meteor Company. Flainyiew,
Texas
The author of the book is a motor.
list who has owned many cars and
his work Is a radical departure from
the usual run of motor car literature.
II will be welcomed by all motorists
and those who are prospective own
ers OF ears. particularly those who do
not claim 10 possess expert know
ledge of mechanics and who have,
heretofore relied upon advice of
friends in choosing their cary.
The author states
II became Interested IN the auto
mobile as an owner several wears
l@o. Before buying my first car
read the automobile advertisements.
! read the news OF automobiles. act
alocs were carefully studied and, be.
ing something Of an amateur mech
anic, soon after securing my car !
assumed ! was a fairly competent au-
thnrity as 10 the value Of 2utomo-
biles Since that time ! have owned
many cars. but with each new ca,
came a new and unexpected expert
ence. There was a time when
would discuss with any one any de-
tail of n cars construction and
would boldly endorse or condemn
any automobile after the NEST surer
fetal examination, Just as many PEG.
pie today. OF similar presumption anC
experience. are willing 20 advise
YOU"
The author tells hcw he put hi
selection Of a car on an absolutell
certain fCundation-he gives th'
acid test" for the worth of an auto
mobile. and all in all his book is on
that every motorist ought TO perusc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-25
Cards of Thanks.

We desire to extend our heartfelt
thanks 10 all our friends who were
so kind aad thoughtful daring the
illness Of our daughter and grand
daughter AMI during our sad hour
Of bereavement when God saw III 20
take our Oma from us TO make her
happier in her heavenly and eternal
home. We wish to especially thank
the Blair-Hughes Company for their
generosity in supplying mi many
needs during the period OF our child's
illness
Mr.. ANp MRS. w. u. COOK
Mrs $. y. COOK.