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The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
BRYAN TO HELP
BREAK DEADLOCK
While in Springfield, ILL.,, He Will
Look Over Senatorial
Situation.

William J. BRYAN has decided TO visit
Illinois in an effort to bring about some
solution OF the deadlock in the legis-
States Senators. Mr.. Bryan held a con.
ference with the President yesterday on
this subject and. IL Is understood tina,
he is going to Illinois with the approval
of Mr.. Wilson. Neither the Presiden,
nor Mr.. Bryan, il is believed, is COM
mitted to any plan for breaking the
deadlock, but Mr.. Bryan will act accord
ing to his own judgment. An invitation
by the Illinois legislature to deliver an
address before 1t has afforded the COM
moner an opportunity for making the
visit. 1t is likely that Mr.. Bryan, in
the course of his address TO the legis-
lature, will urge them to take some step
which will end the present deadlock.
Two factions are at work in the Dem
ocratic party in Illinois. The faction
headed by Gov. Dunno is in favor of a
compromise with the Republicans. which
will result in the election of the two
candidates who were the choice at the
primaries. J. Ham Lewis, the Democrat,
and Lawrence Y. Sherman. the Repub-
lican. The other faction in the DEM
ocratic party, headed by Roger Sullivan.
insists upon the election of two Demo-
cratic Senators and refuses to compro-
mise. President Wilson himself has
taken no stand in the matter, but the
Democratic National Committee, at a re-
cent meeting in Washington. passed a
resolution urging the continuance of the
fight for the election of two Democratic
Senators. Mr.. Bryan is said to have
looked with favor before he entered the
Cabinet upon the compromise plan. but
he declined yesterday to indicate what
would be his attitude now.
The Secretary of State will leave Wash
ington tonight for Nebraska and will
stop off in Illinois.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
CHARGES FILED ~
ON CONTRACTS
E. F. Naulty Says Outgoing
P. O. Officials Were Allied
with Mail Chute Company.
MONOPOLY IS CHARGED
New York Lawyer States Builders Must
Yield Box Devices to the
Government.

Edwin Fairfax Naulty. a New York
lawyer. who has been complaining
against the administration of the Post
office Department. particularly as to
contracts for street letter boxes and
mail chutes. yesterday filed a formal
complaint with President Wilson against
DR.. Charles p. Grandfeld. former First
Assistant Postmaster General, and GER
tain other officers of the Post-office De-
partment President Wilson referred the
complaint to the Post-office Depart.
ment.
Naulty also complained to the Secre-
tary of the Interior against Frederick
p. Church. patent attorney, of Roch-
ester. n. Y. Some time ago Mr.. Naulty
sought an injunction against Postmas-
ter General Hitchcock in the local courts.
but his petition was dismissed. He an
nounced that he would appeal the case.
Subsequently he took the matter up
with the new Postmaster General, Mr..
Burleson. and from him went to the
President
In hfs petition Naulty complains that
the closest monopoly now exists in the
sale and use of mail chutes, and that
builders. owners and architects through
out the country are compelled to buy
and provide for and then yield owner
ship to the Post-office Department of
devices that are used by the department
as part of its equipment.
He alleges that Charles P. Granfield.
the outgoing First Assistant Postmas-
ter General, and f. Fl. Thorp. formerly
superintendent of city delivery. are
affiliated with the Cutler Mail Chute
Company and active in its behalf. and
that Postmaster General Hitchcock
made no efforts to interfere with them.
Presumably to protect the United
fringement of patent, Naulty was asked
to provide a three-named indorsed or
surety bond, first in the sum of $4,000,
later, on protest, reduced to $4,000,
while for the same object the personal
unindorsed bond OF Cutler was ao-
cepted in multiples of $500. he states.
Through his petition Naulty hopes
to have the restrictions placed upon
him removed. the bond remitted. the
proper publication Of his authorization
and approval ordered opening of the
object lesson" chute in New York. and
revision of such parts Of Order No.
l4S" as operate to create monopoly.
In his petition filed with Secretary
of Interior Lane yesterday Naulty
asks for the disbarment from practice
before the Patent Office of F. F.
Church, a patent attorney of Roches-
ter. n. ". on charges OF fraudulently
interpolating new drawings in an old
application for a patent and for other
alleged wrongful acts based thereon
in the ease of interference in the
Patent Office in re Naulty VS.. Cutler.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Met COMES HAS LONG
TALK WITH WILSON
confereaee Sets at Rest Rumors thai
There Is Break Between Him
and Chief.

Convincing evidence was given at the
White House yesterday of President Will
sons desire to put a auietus to all re-
ports that there has been a disagree
ment or a misunderstanding Of any sort
between him and National Chairman
William F. McCombs. Mr.. McCombs
held a long conference with the Presi-
dent in regard to patronage matters, and
after 1t was over the formal announce
ment was made at the White House that
the talk between the President and Mr.
McCombs had been most agreeable and
satisfactory.
Reports that the national chairman
had made certain patronage promises
back in the campaign which he was un-
able to get the new President to fulfill
have been the basis of most Of the ru-
mors Of differences between Mr.. Wilson
and his national chairman. 1t can be
said, however, that there is absolutely
no disagreement between the President
and Mr.. McCombs. and that he will be
consulted in regard TO many appoint
ments.
This has already been apparent here
from the number of the visits which Mr..
McCombs has been making at the White
House 1t is understood that President
Wilson expects to consult with him ire
quently In the next two or three weeks,
and that the national chairman Will be
busy running between this city and New
York.
There is good reason to believe that
Mr.. McCombs. If he does not accept the
Ambassadorship to France, which now
seems certain, will have a good deal TO
say in regard to Federal patronage in
New York State. While Senator OGor-
mans recommendations will carry great
weight with the administration, 1t Is un-
derstood that President Wilson, In New
York State, as well as in several other
States, will have independent sources OF
information in regard to appointments.
He will call upon these independent
sources to assist him in checking up on
the candidates that are recommended for
office by members of Congress. 1t is be-
lieved that Mr.. McCombs will be one Of
the men to whom the President will look
In New York State. and Secretary OF
Commerce Redfield. of Brooklyn. is Ger.
tain TO be another.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
White House Grounds
For Annual, Egg Rolling
Grassy Slopes Until $3.50 P. M.-Baby Cothran
May Have Had an Influence in Decision

There Is now in the White House a
regular White House baby-seventeen-
month-old Josephine Wilson Cothran,
the grand-niece Of the President-and
that she is already swaying the edicts
that come out of the executive ONCE
seems to be proven by an order that
came from the pen of President Wilson
yesterday. This is anent the annual
custom of Easter egg rolling, and
will bring a thrill of JOY to the heart
Of many a Washington youngster.
By the order of the President of the
United States, the kids" are to be
allowed two hours and half longer
on the White House lawn than they
have ever been permitted before.
Heretofore the grounds have been
closed to the children and their gaudy
Easter eggs at / o'clock sharp, but
this year they may romp and play
and IL need be even drop egg shells on
the grass Of the White House lawn
until $3.50 o'clock.
This will be hailed with a meta
phorical shout of joy by all the kiddies
of Washington. for they are all an
ticipating the Easter Monday sport.
And 1t ia even whispered that there
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
COUNTESS DUE TOMORROW.
Daughter of Late Mrs. Letter Ell
pected in Capital.

The Countess Of Suffolk. who was sum-
moned from her home in England last
week because of the death of her moth
er, Mrs. L. 2. Letter, will arrive in
Washington either late tomorrow or
some time during Tuesday, according to
information given out at the Letter res
idence. in Dupont Circle. The steamer
on which the former Miss Marguerite
Letter is sailing will arrive in New York
tomorrow morning, and il is not known
whether she will remain in New York
or come direct to Washington. She will
be accompanied b. Col. Colin Campbell,
husband of her sister, the former Miss
Nancy Letter.
A second funeral service over Mrs. L.
2. Letter will be conducted after their
arrival. as the casket was placed in a
vault in Rock Creek Cemetery. The
funeral will be held as soon as the
countess has recovered from the effects
OF her voyage.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16

will be some of their, elders-notably
their older brothers and sisters-who
will be pleased at the generous edict
of the President; for the White House
grounds make a capital place for the
lovers to meet and stroll on a beau
tiful day.
1t is the rule that no. child shall be
allowed in the grounds without its
parent or guardian. and on the reverse
principle no 'grown-up" may enter
unless he or she is there as a fond
parent. This rule has proved a fair
wind to various "newsies" and street
urchins. who have been known to
exact a toll as high as 10 cents to
pose as the offspring of young lovers
who wish to stroll in the White House
grounds.
II the weather man finds 1t in his
heart to dispense genial weather this
coming Easter, the grass plot about
the Executive Mansion will be alive
with a happy throng. rolling highly
tinted Easter eggs on the green slopes.
laughing, shouting-and IL the occa-
sion follows the usual order of past
Easter egg rollings, 1t must be ad-
mitted that there will be little harm
less flirting.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
PAINT AND POWDER
CLUB IS COMING
Famous Baltimore Organization viii
Present "Florodora" in Wash
ington March Is.

With the rehearsals almost completed
and with every member of the cast prac-
tically letter perfect in their lines and
business. the coming production Of the
musical comedy, ''Florodora," by the
Paint and Powder Club. of Baltimore, is
predicted to be the most satisfactory
performance ever given by this famous
organization. The only performance OF
"F1orodora" in Washington will be at the
Belasco Theater Friday afternoon. March
IS. and the proceeds will be for the ben
eft of the Christ Child Society.
The officers Of the Paint and Powder
Club, Mr.. Raleigh C. Thomas. president:
Mr.. Vivian c. Leftwich. secretary, and
Mr.. Hopper Emory, treasurer and busi-
ness manager, have worked increasingly
to make this production a signal triumph.
The comedy will be elaborately staged
with special scenery, and in this respect
it will vie in scenic splendor with any
OF the metropolitan productions. The cos
tunes will be rich and exquisite, the
creations having been designed by lead
ing modistes with such success that the
young men assuming feminine roles not
only act, but look the parts.
In addition to the usual lyrics of "Floro-
dora" several musical numbers will be
interpolated. One of these, "Booloo, Boo
loo, My Banyan Maid,' will be sung by
Mr.. ]. Hyland kuhns who, as Cetywayo,
the Zulu chief. assisted by ten members
of his Zulu tribe, will execute a dance of
novel originality. Another noteworthy
feature in the third act will be the intro
duction of the revised version of the
Tango and Turkey trot dances, which
has been designated THE Chevy Chase
dance. Mr.. Kuhns also figures in this
dance with Mr.. Nell Hughes, who will i'm
personate Mile Gahy Deslys his costume
being wonderful creation of chicon and
pearls Probably the most attractive of
the terpsichorean features Is the song
and accompanying dance. Il Want to
Marry Man" in which Messrs. Clapham
Murray, jr., Charles A. McCann. and Jo-
seph A. Swikert take part. Mr.. Edward j.
Meehan, the coach. and Mr.. Louis Fisher.
musical director. will accompany the or
ganization to Washington.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
CITIZENS TO ASSIST.
Columbia Heights Association a,
range Beneht for Playground.

A benefit FOR the Mount Pleasant play
grounds by the Lyric Moving Picture
Theater of Columbia Heaghts on Tues
day and Wednesday, March Is and %,
under the auspices of the committee on
recreation and amusemerts of the Co.
lumbia Heights Citizens Association,
promises to be largely attended, accord
ing to the great number of tickets sold.
The entire proceeds of the matinees on
both days will be given to the Mount
Pleasant Fairgrounds authorities to go to-
ward purchasing the much needed play
ing apparatus for the little ones. A
special programme of appropriate pic
lures will be shown.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
KAISER SEEKS
CLOSER TIES
Emperor William Invites Vet.
Grams Of Franco-Prussian
War to Germany.
STEAMER IS CHARTERED
Minutemen of American Revolution
will Form Guard Of Honor in
International Affair.

Closer ties between the Germans of the
United States and those of the father
land are to be knit by a remarkable Pill
grimage which the former will make to
Germany in August as the guests of the
Kaiser.
Plans for the journey, which will be
taken by members of the Kreigerbund-
the veterans of the Franco-Prussian war
with members of the Minutemen of the
American Revolution as a guard of
honor, are already approaching consum-
nation under the guidance of Col. NJ. A.
Winter. The colonel commanded de-
tachment of Minutemen visiting Ger
many in 1910 as guests Of the Kaiser.
Other officers of the Minutemen include
Maj. E. T. PAUL. Maj. D. L. Rice, Capt
w. H. Wunder. Capt. Charles A. Gold
smith. Capt. Victor ]. Evans, Capt +.
H. Kramer, Capt. John s. NJ. thinner
man, Capt. Adolphus GUIDE, Capt d. w.
Thayer, and Capt ]. Walter Mitchell;
The visit to the fatherland will be
really an international affair. Kaiser Will
helm proved by his interest in the visit
q the Americans to Germany in 1910
that his desire to draw the Germans in
this country and the Germans resident
il their native land closer together Is
very sincere.
The Americans, who included Minute
men and members of the Kreigerbund,
were treated with great consideration
and distinction by the Emperor Col.
Winter was decorated with the medal
badge of the Sixteenth Army Corps. a
high honor.
The next visit of the Americans. it is
expected will be marked with even greater
favor from the Emperor. The time at
which the kreigerbund men and Minute
men will visit Germany-the latter part
Of August and the first part of Septem-
ber-includes the Tooth anniversary OF
the battle of Sedan in the Franco-Prus-
sian war and the twenty-fifth anniversary
Of the Kaisers ascent 10 the throne.
The whole country will therefore be
ZEN fete" during the three weeks in
which the kreigerbund and Minutemen
are guests of the Kaiser.
Programme Arranged.
Here is the programme mapped out for
the Americans:
Sail August 10 from New York on the
Frederick der Crosse. chartered by the
Emperor for his guests; arrive at Bremen
August -.
August %, attend banquet at Bremen;
August 30, banquet at Kreigerheim; Au-
gust 81. at Berlin. take part in celebration
of anniversary of battle of Sedan; Sep
ternber 4. at Breslau. take part in great
centennial event including maneuvers and
review practically all the armed forces
of the empire: American representatives
go into camp with officers of Fifth and
Sixth Corps. remaining in camp until
September 10.
Trip to Dresden and Munich, partici-
pating in state function at Munich Sep
tember l.; Augsburg. September Is; Stutt-
gart. September Il: Karlsruhe, September
10: Mainz. September q.
From Mainz the party will go down
the Rhine to attend the ceremonies at
the great Nederwald monument, and
visit other cities OF the empire.
Under orders from the Kaiser, arrange
ments. including hotel accommodate tions
already have been engaged for the Amer
leans
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
c. F. Holbrook Buried,

Funeral services for Charles F. Hoi-
brook, for many years an employe OF
the House press gallery, were held yes
terday from the home Of his sister, Mrs.
Frank H. Jackson, 1240 Kearney Street
Northeast
Mr.. Holbrook was eighty-two years old.
His close connection with newspaper cor
respondents in the press gallery made
him known all over the country.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Citizens Indorse Clayton.

William Mex. Clayton has been in
dorsed for Commissioner by the Northern
Liberty Democratic Association.
The association is composed of resi-
dents Of the Second. Eighth, Thirteenth,
Fourteenth. Fifteenth, and Nineteenth
legislative districts of the District f.
J. McQuade, CT Sixth and G Streets, is
president. and E. NJ David, Of 100 Rhode
Island Avenue, secretary
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
BOYS TO HELP.
Youngsters of Y. NJ. c. A. to As.
sist Needy.

THE Help-One-Another Club is the
title Of an organization founded last
week in the boys department of the
Washington Y. NJ. c. A. The purpose
of the club is to raise funds TO help
needy boys of North America and China
Every member Of the club pledges him.
self to give > cents a week to the cause,
and 1t is anticipated by Albert n. .Ches-
ley, director of the boys work Of the
Y. NJ. -. A, that ultimately some 30
of the 600 boy members Of the Y. NJ. c.
A will enroll in the organization.
The Cub is now conducted by a COM
mittee consisting of Edward Felt, Ed
ward Wilde, Francis Wilbur, and John
Rupert.
Among the first boys to join was Will
lam Heron. the thirteen-year-old nephew
of former President Taft.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. {. W. kraus, Eighty Years of
Age, Passes Away

Mrs. Christina W. Kraus. a resident
of the District of Columbia for nearly
sixty years. died last night at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. Thomas NJ Har-
veE, 110 Thirteenth Street Southeast,
in the eightieth year of her age. The
deceased was the widow of Henry c.
kraus. for many years a restaurateur
of Georgetown. An affection of the
heart. followed by paralysis, was the
cause of death.
Mrs. kraus was born at Osnabrook
Germany. September 8. 1888. and came
TO the United States when about twen-
ty years old. She landed at Philadel-
phia. coming directly to Washington
where she had since lived. Mrs. Kraus
Is survived by two daughters. Mrs
Rosa Garrett and Mrs. Katherine B.
Harvey. several grandchildren, and two
great grandchildren.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Democratic Women Meet.

The Women's Democratic Study Club
held its regular weekly meeting at the
New Willard yesterday. Mrs. Nam
nette Paul lectured before the club on
parliamentary law, and Miss Kath-
crime Montgomery Dabney conducted
the days lesson from Woodrow Will
sons book, The State The club,
which Is an independent organization,
is attracting wide interest among the
fair Democrats OF the Capital who are
studiously inclined.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
GIVING AWAY MONEY
To a person apparently in need
is the easiest thing in the world.
Using MONEY WISELY

For poor people whose needs are
known is very different busi-
ness. 1t calls for all the best
powers of heart and head.
Those who refer families in
need to the Associated Charities
have the satisfaction of knowing
that this difficult business is
handled by experienced, sympa-
thetic workers. whose service
has a plan and who take definite
steps to work it out.
THE ASSOCIATED CHARITIES,
9e3 H Street Northwest
Supported Entirely by Voluntary
Contributions.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
ANNUAL BANQUET HELD.
Washington Alumni Club Addresse,
By Members.

The Washington Alumni Club. Of Phi
Delta Theta, held its annual founder S
day banquet last night at the Hotel Con-
tinentaL More than fifty members of the
fraternity were present.
Senator Fletcher of Florida acted as
toastmaster. Representative Morrison of
Indiana, William N. Compton. OF New
York City; w. w. Hay. of Canada: DR..
Edward c. Franklin, and Thurlow NJ.
Gordon responded to toasts.
Attorney General McReynolds. Secre-
tary Of Agriculture Houston. and Engi-
neer Commissioner Harding are members
OF the Phi Delta Theta. Ralph ]. Will
Jams is secretary Of the local alumni club.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16

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The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Urge Peabody for Job,

1t was learned yesterday that Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary of the Treas
ury McAdoo are urging George Foster
Peabody, the New York banker, to ac-
cept the collectorship Of that port. There
is considerable doubt. however, wheth-
er Mr.. Peabody will accept the post. He
has declared since he came to Washing
ton that he does not desire to enter the
government Service in any capacity
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
LABOR ENTERS FIGHT.
OrEaniEation Planning Opposition
to Radical Tariff Reduction.

That organized labor is 10 conduct a
strong. though effective. crusade against
radical reduction in the tariff became
known yesterday. Though they will make
no statements on the subject, many
prominent labor leaders here will fight
reduction on manufactured products and
will bring much pressure to bear. The
appointment of Senator Hughes of New
Jersey to the Senate Finance Committee,
WHICH handles the tariff in the Upper
House. it is asserted, is the point where
most of this pressure is to be exerted.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Fireman Drowned mt Norfolk.

The Navy Department yesterday was
informed of the drowning of George
Kosek, second-class fireman on board
the battleship louisiana, which now is
stationed at Norfolk. Va Kosek entered
the service in 1910. He is a native OF
Aliquippa. Pa.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Government steamer. Advoc.ted.

Representative Stephens of California
intends to introduce a bill providing for
a government-owned line of freight and
passenger steamers to ply between At
lantic and Pacific ports. IL the free tolls
provision Of the Panama Canal bill is re-
pealed. Mr.. Stephens regards govern
ment-owned vessels to be the solution OF
the tolls problem
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
ASK WILSON TO ATTEND.
Germans Seek Presence of President
at Schurz Unveiling.

1t is hoped that President Wilson
will attend the unveiling of the monu-
ment to Gen. Carl Schurz in New York
May 10, but in the light Of the Presi-
dents refusal to leave Washington for
several other ceremonials of the kind
to which he has been invited lately, II
is thought hardly probable that he
will go.
Gen. Julius Stahel died last year,
thus leaving Gen. P. ]. Austerhaus the
only survivor of the trtumvirate OF
Germans that came to the United
States following the revolution Of '4s
in Germany and took part in the civil
war.
Count Heinrich Won Bernstorff. the
German Ambassador. will be one OF
the speakers, and among those present
will be Gen. Horace Porter. Mai Gen.
Granville NJ Dodge. Gen Adelbert
Ames, Gen. James II. Wilson, Gen. j.
Grant Wilson. and Lieut.. Cen Nelson
4. Miles.
New York City is the PRINCIPAL market for Cali
fl~-.au Sr--,s
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Cafe Republique Closes.

The Cafe Repubiique closed its doors
yesterday. 1t is understood that this
action was taken by the management
because Of financial difficulties. A state.
ment Of the intentions of the company
as to the date of its opening, If there
is to be such. will be forthcoming within
a few DAYS,