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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
VERMONT CAMPAIGN OPENS
Roosevelt and Three Governors
to Take the Stump.

MONTPELIER. Vt Aug. fS.-The political
campaign. which Is expected 20 arouse the
voters OF Vermont 10 sense OF the ma
tional Importance OF the state election on
September g. the FIRST IN the country pre-
vious 10 the Presidential election. Will
swing into its full stride this week.
The contest in Vermont ~ a five-sided
affair. at least as FAR as the Governorship
struggle Is concerned. Republicans.
Democrats. Progressives, Prohioitionists
and Socialists have each candidate Tor
the head OF the ticket.
For many years Vermont BY reason OF
her early state election. has been looked
on as more or less Of "a political ba-
rometer Although the state has never
wavered In its adherence TO Republican
candidates and doctrines there have been
wears when the party majorities have
fallen greatly below the average. Some
political student have said that II the
Republican plurality In Vermont IN Sep
TENDER fell below 10000 a national Demo
cratic victory the following November
usually followed
The Republicans are led this year by
Allen NJ. Fletcher a prominent business
man. while the Democratic candidate Is
Harlan B. Howe. a young ST Johnsbury
lawyer. The Progressiyes are following
the Rev. Or. g. n Meter.
II Is expected that three Governors
Marshall OF Indiana, Foss. Of Massachu-
setts. and Baldwin. of Connecticut, will
speak for the Democrats and that Colonel
Roosevelt will be heard here on the stump
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
ROADS FEAR CAR SHORTAGE
Shippers Urged to Clear Way
for Crop Freight.

Fearing a shortage 81 cars this fall dur
ing the crop movement the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad has instructed all 81 Its freight
solicitors 20 urge shippers 10 assist the
railroad iu preventing any shortage Oy
having their freight ready for loading
when cars are placed on sidlngs and 20
load all cars a. near capacity "a prac-
ticable
". 4 Garrett. chairman OF the Asso-
citation or Western Railways agrees with
the Pennsylvania authorities IN their pre-
dictiou 81 a heavy fall traitic IN "a state
ment recently issued Mr. Garrett says.
The time Il here FOR the railways and
shippers or the United states 10 begin &C
tive and energetic preparations 10 prevent
q car shortage. The indications arc that
n they DO not begin such preparations a.
once they will be confronted next OC-
existed since October. 1877. just before
the panic. when yards and terminals We're
COngcstcd and heavy losses resulted To
the railways. the shippers and TO the
public
During about four months. beginning
around October Z. there are likely To b.
car shortages. owing chiefly to the fact
that this Is the season Of heaviest crop
movement Tho crop prospects IN the
West this year are unusually good. which
makes the prospect Or shortages uuusu.-l-
IS bad. BY moving all lumber. coal.
cement and other freight hat they can
within the next few weeks instead ~
ways when thcy az. staggering under tho
crop movement the shippers and con
siguees Will materially aid the railroads
IN syertiug any bad situation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
FIGHT FIRE AT PIER IS
One Man Killed at Stubborn
Waterfront Blaze.

One man was killed and SO 600 worth OF
damage was done early yesterday morn
ing by a FIRE which swept Pier g. at
Charlton street. North River where the
CLYDE and Mallory lines have their Offices
on the second floor Three alarms were
turned in and TWO ireboats aided in the
work Of sitting the blaze.
The fire was discovered by Samuel
Yates the gateman on the pier. who
called other watchmen and started 70
fight the flames The fire spread rapidly.
however. and an alarm was turned Ia.
bringing tho fireboats New Yorker and
Seth Low. DEPUTY Chief I.angford sent
IN second alarm. and this brought Act
ing Chief Martin. who turned in third.
The roof Of the pier, covered with tar
paper. created a hot blaze. and the fire
men were driven back TO the adjoining
piers. where they and the hreboats played
streams OF water on the structure. me
other piers were also doused with water
20 prevent their catching fire. After
stubborn fight the blaze was confined 70
the second floor although a large amount
OF freight stored on the pier was moved
into West street.
TONY Grabosky. longshOreman. was
instantly killed by falling through 4
hatchwav as he was looking ar the fire
Or. Mohan. Of St viucents Hospital was
called and said the man had died at once.
The police reserves from the Macdougal
and Charles street stations were called
on, 10 keep back the crowds which gath
cred along West street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
THIEF WALKS INTO TRAP
Householder Brings Club Down
Upon Intruder's Head.

Abraham Schocnwetter, tailor, and his
wife Rose. who have apartments on the
drst floor OF No u Johnson avenue, VIII
iamsburg. were awakened early yesterday
BY a noise Al rear window. Schoen-
wetter Immediately surmised that burg
lar was endeavoring 70 force an entrance
an6 aiming himself with a club waited
for the intruder to put his head through
the opening As he did 50 the tailor
brought the club down on the mead
The screams Of Mrs. Schoenwetter
aroused tho house and brought Patrol
man Carroll. Of the Stage street station.
Carroll had been watching the burglar be-
fore ne entered tile house and was giving
MIN plenty OF time 70 begin operations
before going after him. lie was about TO
enter the house when the screams Of the
woman were heard Carroll grappled
with the thief and there was a rough and
tumble fight. but the policeman soon end
90 H. He took his prisoner 10 the station
house where he said ne was Harry Nc
Kenna. twenty-five years old, OF No. 3l5
South sth street There is no such num-
Der. He was neld without bail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
GOV. MARSHALL IS READY
Parker to Notify Him of Nomi-
nation Tomorrow.

indianapolis. Aug. Ex-Governor Thomas
r. Marshall Will be officially notified that
he is the choice OF the Democratic part
for ice-President OF the United States
on Tuesday afternoon. and the even, u
expected 70 bring a notable gathering OF
Democrats in Indianapolis. Weather per
hitting. tho ceremonies viii 5e held in
University Square.
Thomas Taggart. national committee
man OF Indiana. will give luncheon at
his hotel for the distinguished visitors on
Tuesday afternoon. and this will be fol-
lowed bv parade in the downtown
streets Mr.. Taggsrt will introduce Judge
Alton B. Parker. OF New York chairman
of the notification committee, who Will
formally notify the Indiana Governor o.
his nomination.
Governor Marshall has spent considers-
BILE time on his speech OF acceptance, and
has conferred with the Democratic lead
ers OF the state regarding the national
issues.
After the speeches the notable visitors
will be taken for an automobile ride fol-
lowed by a reception at the home Of Gov
erncr and Mrs Marshall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
LAKES STEAMER AGROUND
Goes Ashore Near Buffalo with 200,
900 Bushels Of Wheat

"a alo. Aug lS.-The steamer a. K
ste It, CARRYING cargo Of 10000 bush
els - wheat for Bufralo mills. ran ashore
al sturgeon Point. twenty miles west OF
here. early TO-DAY. She Is resting easily
on an even keel and can be fioated after
4 part of her cargo has been lightered
She carried no passengers The crew re
NAMED on board.
The weather was heavy at the time
both rain and fog obscuring the south
shore line. The Stewart was running at
reduced speed when she struck, and al
though Il IS a rocky shore, the bottom
is comparatively smooth and her hull
probably was not badly damaged.
The mate OF the Stewart came ashore
IN a rowboat and the wrecking tug Mason
was dispatched 90 the scene. She was
unaSe 10 move the Stewart and returned
10 Buffalo this evening for a lighter.
The captain of the Mason reported that
unless a storm blows up the Stewart will
not be badly damaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
SUICIDE AFTER QUARREL
Wife Kills Herself When She and
Husband Disagree.

Afflicted with melancholia, aggravated
BY a quarrel with her husband on satur-
day night, Mrs. Helen Carter, twenty
seven years old. wss found dead yes
terday afternoon In her apartments at
No. Is West 10Th street. She had com
mitted suicide by inhaling gas. On the
table there was a note addressed to her
husband. Edward 0. Carter. law clerk
al No. 90 Nassau street. which read:
Ed have died. Ned and Gus nave
tried to save me-must go. Helen.
According 10 the story told the police
by the husband, who discovered the body.
his wife had been suffering from melan-
cholia for several weeks. On Saturday
he admitted that he. had left her after a
quarrel and did not return In the even
ing, when ne was 10 have taken a friend
TO dinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
CONNERs FACING A STRIKE
Buffalo Man Refuses Wage Advance
to Freight Handlers.

Buffalo. Aug ls.-Wiliam J. Corners
to-day made an unsuccessful attempt 10
settle the strike OF 800 lake freight
handlers who went out on Thursday for
an increase IN wages and betterment OF
their working conditions.
Mr. Corners was ready 10 concede every
demand except the advance in wages
from 70 70 35 cents an hour, his contracts
with the railroads and the lake lines maxi
ing that impossible. he said. The meet
ing ended in a noisy demonstration. dur
ing which Mr.. Corners left the hall An
other meeting will be held tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
JERSEY PAYS THE FREIGHT
New York Motorists Get Benefit OF
Good Roads.

Hackensack. n. J.. Aug. B-The Bergen
County Board OF Freeholders to-morro"
will be asked TO approve contracts award
ed TO E c. Humphrey, OF Hackensack
for work on the Fort Lee Turnpike. one
contract Is for si7.5ao 90 for one mile and
the other for .7l5 for $3.50 feet.
There is much adverse comment on this
action. because the Bergen County roads
being near the Hudson River. are used
more by New York motorists than any
other in the state. and they have beer
reduced TO low standard by this con-
slant use. The people do not enjoy pay
Ing taxes for New Workers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
TO ADJOURN THIS WEEK
Congress Expects to Dispose Of
All Business by Thursday.
MANY BILLS AWAIT ACTION
All Legislation Except Appro.
priation Bills Laid
Aside.

Washington Aug. 1S-Important Lac
islation that must be acted on baro,.
Congress adjourns stands to-day as p.
lows:
The Panama Canal bill. before IN.
The legislative. executive and i,aioi.,
appropriation Dill, approved bv The
House and now before the Senate WITH
provision abolishing the Commeres
, Court
The naval, sundry ciYil and army an.
preparation bills. In conference betvess
| the two houses.
The general deficiency appropria,,or
/ bill. before the Senate Committee m
Appropriat y"
The Indian appropriation bill cons.,.
ence report pending in the Senate
While adjournment Is expected IA,
week, the date is generally conceded %
depend upon the Presidents stti,uas
toward the Panama Canal bill and the lsg.
islative, executive and judicial appropr,a.
tion bill. His veto OF the latter measure
last week was based upon its urovisiors
for the adjustment OF the Commerce
Court and the establishment OF a savsr.
year tenure in the civil service. and the
passing the measure with the Commerc.
Court provision In t. The Senate vii
determine early IN the week whether :,
will indorse tho measure In this form
Leaders OF both houses are connd.n,
that the remaining work On the over.
due appropriation bill could BE- disposed
Of in three days were the contingencies,
OF tho Presidential veto removed.
Thus far Congress has not succeeded /.
overriding any OF the Presidents vetcs.
Those tariff and appropriation measures
which the House has repassed over tho
veto have failed IN the Senate. and N.
single bill which the Senate rspas.ed-
that affecting claims or the Corbet, n.
rigation tunnel-failed by six votes OF r..
passing in the House
The sundry civil appropriation bU. in
which the appropriation Of So. 90 for t.s
Tariff Board is ar issue. is approaching
settlement IN the conference COMMITTEES
out Of go items in the sllsc0cO nn
upon which the two houses disagreed. all
save about fifty have been settled. and
an agreement on those is expected early
this week
The House yesterday asked the Senate
70 compromise the naval fight on a one
battleship basis. and an agreement on the
naval bill is. expected Immediately. Other
measures Will not take much time FOR
completion.
Tho Senate will take no the six-year
Presidential term resolution. the uniform
bill Of lading measure and the Bureau Of
Labor bill this week. All legislation, aside
from appropriation bills. IS likely 10 Se
laid aside. however. in the desire to com.
plete the session by Thursday. or OF least
By the end OF the week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19

pectAd that within a day or two not
only they, but also banks remote and
near. will be heard from on the sub
ject.
T. 2 Reilly. Democratic state chair
man Of Massachusetts. conferred with
Mr.. Daniels yesterday concerning the
situation in Massachusetts. Congress
man James T. Lloyd. chairman Of the
Democratic Congressional Committee.
who came over from Washington to
confer with MI Daniels regarding the
Democratic handbook. which Is rapid
Iv nearing completion, also took part
in the conference, which was held al
the Hotel Martinique. where Mr.. Dan
iels is making his home.
1T is cinch for Wilson in Massa-
chusetts." said Chairman Reilly. The
Governor will have the majority OF the
electoral votes OF our state this year.
without a doubt. From present indica-
tions Mr.. Roosevelt will gel more votes
in Massachusetts than President Tart.
The Republican vote is 50 divided
that the division cannot but help give
Wilson a big majority. We have as
surances from a number Of Repuo-
ucans that they will cast their votes
for the Democratic nominee, and this
coupled with the fact that the Demo-
cratic voters are united, will swell the
Democratic vote 10 a large figure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
CHICAGO STRIKE MOVE FAILS
Negotiations End and Carmen VIII
Appeal to MAYOR Harrison.

Chicago. Aus S-Negotiations between
the streetcar companies and their eri'
ploves over the wage scales and WORKING
conditions were broken OF to-dsv. ard
officials OF the carmen's union viii sss
Mayor Harrison tomorrow 90 use MS IT,
fiuence 10 bring about a settlement. J. Il.
Roach. president Of the Chicago RAILWAYS
Company. TO-DAY refused 10 grant tas
demands OF the men. President Busby Of
the Chicago City Railway did the same
thing yesterday.
Employees OF the elevated lines VIII ne.
gin tomorrow 10 ballot on striking. Inc
vote will continue one day and nigni
Surface lines employees voted sever2
weeks ago bv a decisive majority 70 ~
on strike II their demands were na'
granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
COOLER WEATHER THIS WEEK
Rainfall Above the Normal, Says
Weather Bureau.

Washington. Aug B.-The weekly bull
letin OF the Weather Bureau. issued to-
night, says that in the Northern states
and west OF the Rocky Mountains tenn
peratures will be near or below the sea-
sonal average.
The precipitation during the week will
be generally above the normal In the
Northern states. The next disturbance 10
cross the country will appear In the
Northwest on Tuesday. cross the Middle
West about Thursday and the Eastern
states Friday or Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
SOFT COAL OUTPUT HEAVY
Pennsylvania Mines Yielded 1919
329 Tons in 1911.

Harrisburg Penn. Aug 1s.-Pennsyl-
vania's production of soft coal IN 1911 was
the third highest OF any year in the in
dustry. according to the annual report Of
James f. Rodcrick. chief Of mines Just
made public.
The tonnage amounted 70 142Is9.329
net tons. against 14s.77O,s5S the year be-
fore. while the total number OF miners
reported employed was 1858 Favette
County had the highest production. West
moreland County being second and Ale
ghenv third
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
T. F. MERRIMAN A SUICIDE
Civil Engineer Ends Life at Summer
Home of His Son.

Scranton Penn. Aug. lS.-Fricnd 2.
Merriman. sixty-six years old q civil En-
gineer of the Pennsylvania Goa. Com
pany, was found dead on FRIDAY night Il
Lake Como. a summer resort Mr. Merri-
man had gone 20 visit his son. DIT. George
G.. Merrimau. The body was found lying
face downward on a rife. With @ bullet ia
the head. A coroners Investigation 20
dav disclosed suicide
Mr.. Merriman was a graduate ~ HsI-
ward and Union colleges and a member OF
the Pennsylvania Engineers Society ex-
ecutive committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19

William Barnes. jr.. chairman OF the
Republican State Committee has ap-
pointed the following committee TO at
tend the funeral OF Harry Jaquiliard.
their colleague and former sergeant-at-
arms OF the State Senate Jacob \. Liv-
ingston. Samuel S Koeuig. Joseph II De
Bragga. Philip T. Williams. Charles r.
Murphy. Frederick J. H. Kracke. Charles
S Dewey. Marcus B. Campbell. Reuben
L. Haskell. Joseph Leyenson and John
5 Shea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
HOME FOR AGED CARPENTERS.

Charles Bauscher. vice-president and
secretary of the general executive board
Of the United Brotherhood Of Carpenters
and Joiners of America, announced yes
terday that plans would be submitted TO
the national convention of the brother
hood at Washington on September lG for
home for aged carpenters The re-
mort will recommend an assessment OF
$500. 900 1t is proposed to buy three
hundred acres Of ground in q good eli
mate for the institution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
FALLS FROM EAGLE ROCK
Woman Victim of Sleeping Sick
ness Saved by Brush

West Orange. y. j.. Aug. is-While
looking toward New York from Eagle
Rock this afternoon. Miss Margaret Whit
ford. OF Orange, was seized with Pc
culiar illness OF hers which sends her
into a profound sleep without warning.
She toppled on the edge OF the rock and
plunged eighty feet down 10 the road.
The fall was broken by the growth
through which she tumbled and Miss
Whitford escaped with a cut knee. which
was sewed up a. the Orange Memorial
Hospital Miss Whitford's malady has
puzzled doctors. who have tried in vain
70 cure her She Is apt 10 fall into a
sleep while talking or while at work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
SAID I'm GOING CUNNING

Chicago. Aug. ls.-'Tm going gun
ming" Michael Laporte told porter In
barber shop to-day. and within Ave
minutes he had killed Luigi La Grasso,
seriously wounded Michael Granato and
shot of the right arm OF Mrs Giuseppi-
ana Galliua, who was carrying a baby
OF her left arm.
Laporte. who used shotgun. would
give no reason for mis- actions when ar
rested. Relatives said he had been act
inc ausarlv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
Reilly Explains Crowds,

Chairman Reilly thought that the
large crowds which Colonel Roosevelt
d~av in Massachusetts last week were
largely made Up Of curiosity seekers.
THE crowds that greeted Nj. Rcose-
Veil last week cannot he compared
with the crowds that turned out to
hear Colonel Bryan four years ago,
said Mr.. Rely.
Mr.. Daniels announced that Chair
man McCombs continued to improve in
health. saying that reports that he was
a very sick man or had any intention
Of rcsigning the Craftsmanship we're
utterly without foundation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
"pRYs" FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Providence. Aug. ls.-The Prohibition
party Of Rhode Island went on record
In favor OF woman suffrage and nomi-
mated state ticket and Presidential
electors at its copu.niinn hArs uaatardilX-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
Many Will Be Heard From.

Neither the Republican nor the Pro
cressive party chieftains'have yet com
mitted themselves with regard to this
proposal Of Mr.. McAdoo II is ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
Delay Might Be Costly.

The provision permitting foreign
built vessels owned by Americans TO
fly the American flag and placing
shipbuilding materials on the free ilsV
is also regarded favorably as prepar-
ing the way for that growth Of Ameri-
can commerce which is expected to
follow the opening Of the canal. IL
American shipping is TO profit by the
openiug Of the new trade routes and
10 provide transportation facilities for
American trade. il IS agreed that ad-
vantage must be taken Of the opening
OF the canal at once. Delay in secur-
ing ships. which American yards may
not be in a position to build promptly,
would leave the field practically free
10 foreign shipping lines, 10 the dis
advantage Of the American merchant
and manufacturer seeking 10 develop
new markets.
The enlargement Of the powers OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission
is also regarded as q step forward and
II is not expected that the commits
sion will exercise its authority In such
a way as to justify some criticisms OF
the bill The provision permitting the
commission 10 establish through routes
and maximum Joint rates over rail-
and water lines, 10 establish maxi
mum proportional rates, and require
raj carriers 10 establish physical con
nections with water carriers viii, 1t
is expected. do much 70 solve the
transportation problem. II II IS found
necessary. this portion OF the bill can
ne modified later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-19
COURTS MAY TEST
THE CANAL BILL
Continued from first page.

istration as the present measure does
could be secured.
1t is held that to put the measure
over would be to run the risk OF Sc
curing less satisfactory legislation
which might be even more open 10
criticism than the present bill
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-11
Democratic Committee Meeting.


Pursuant to the call of the chair
man, the executive Committee of the
DemoTatic party of Mingo county
mft al the office of Wilcox & Greene
in the city of Williamson, on the Sth
day of April, 1912
The following members were pres
emit:
Don Vinson. member for Warfield
District.
Elisha Wellman, member for Har-
yey District
Fred Elswick, member for Hardee
District.
L. v. s Curry, member for Lee
District
N. v. James, member for Stafford
District.
Hi Williamson. member for Will
Hanson District.
Upon motion of NJ v. James the
committee voted unanimously to
hold two conventions, one to be a
mass convention to be held on the
18th day of May, 1912, for the pur-
pose OF selecting delegates to send
to the various State and District
Conventions; the other to be a del
egate convention to be held in the
city of Williamson, for the purpose
OF nominating candidates for county
offices, said convention to be here
after called, by said Executive Com
mittee
The following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, We have in the person
of DR.. G. R. White a candidate from
this county to represent the Demo-
Gratis OF the 5th Congressional Dis
trict at the National Democratic
Convention to be held at Baltimore.
Resolved. that the Democratic
Executive Committee here assembled
endorse his candidacy and earnestly
commend him to the Democrats OF
the 9th Congressional District.
No further business coming before
said committee, same adjourned to
meet at the call of the chairman.
e, ]. WILCOX, Chairman
/ H. GREENE. Secretary.