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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-05
BLAIR LEES SEAT
RAISES LAW POINT
Uncertain When Maryland Sen
ator-Eiect Is Entitled
to Take Office.

An intricate legal question. as the first
result OF the democratic victories yester-
day at the polls. popped up today In con-
nection with the Maryland senatorship.
to which Blair Lee Of Silver Spring was
elected by more than 10000 plurality. 1t
is said by those who are familiar with
the circumstances that this question may
have to be decided by the Senate, after
inquiry by the Senate committee on privi-
leges and elections.
Mr. Lee was elected to succeed Senator
William Purnell Jackson of Salisbury
Md, who was appointed November o.
1912, by the Gov. of Maryland, to succeed
the late Senator Rayner. Senator jack
son is republican, and the language OF
the Revised Statutes with reference to
temporary appointments such as Senator
Jackson's has in the past been construed
to mean that such appointments are to
hold good until the legislature OF a state
has elected a successor.
Adoption Of Amendment.
Since Senator Rayner died and since
Senator jackson was appointed, how
ever, the seventeenth amendment to the
Constitution has gone into effect, pro-
yiding for the direct election of senators
by the people, and the election In Mary
land yesterday was under that law.
Senator Jackson's biography in the
Congressional Record, approved by him,
states that the Governor of Maryland
appointed him to fill the unexpired
term of the late Senator Rayner. The
Record states that his term OF service
will expire March 3. 1917, the date on
which the term of the late Senator
Rayner would have expired had he
lived and continued to serve.
Mr.. Lee said today that he did not
know what would be done with refer
ence to the date on which he would
take his seat in the Senate. He pointed
out the legal question involved.
Il may conclude on a policy myself
may await the action of those whose
duty 1t Is to see that 1 am furnished
with a certificate to the United States
Senate of my election by the people to
fill the office"
Issuance Of Certificate.
The secretary Of state of Maryland.
in Mr.. Lees case. will be the one who
will have to act in furnishing the GER
tificate. AS Senator jackson is q re-
publican and Mr.. Lee democrat. 1t is
not known whether the certificate viii
be issued at once by the present re-
how 1t will be phrased II 1t Is issued
at once.
Mr.. Lees friends desired it made clear
today that he intends to exercise no
undue haste in ascertaining what his
rights are. Some of them are Of the
opinion that the seventeenth amendment
to the Constitution takes the place Of all
previous enactments as to the election or
appointment, temporary or otherwise. of
United States senators.
Mr.. Lee Is spending the day at his
home In Silver Spring. resting from the
arduouS campaign, and 1t Is understood
that he does not intend to look into the
question Of the presidents involved or
to take any action looking to the settle
ment of the question Of when he is en-
titled to take his seat in the Senate for
some little time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-05
OUTLINED TO GERMANY.
Ambassador Gerard to Explain U. S.
Policy in Mexico.

BERLIN November 5.-Ambassador
James W. Gerard received a long dis
patch today from Wash .ngton for pres
entation to the German foreign office
expla. ming the steps the United States
has taken and is about to take for the
settlement Of the Mexican situation.
The ambassador will go to the foreign
Office this afternoon
Porfrio Diaz Coming to Florida.
MIAMI, Fla. November 5.-Porfirio
Diaz, former dictator of Mexico, will
live in Miami this winter, according to
Rafael Ruesga, Mexican consul here.
who says he has leased home for Diaz
near William j. Bryans place. Ruesga
is Diaz's nephew. He says Diaz Will ar
rive here early in December with his
family.
Transport to Take Cavalry South.
GALVESTON. Tex. November 5.-The
United States transport Fitzpatrick sailed
for New York today to bring the 10th
United States Cavalry here. The regi-
ment then will proceed to E1 Paso for
border patrol, 1t Is announced.
Combine Beats Socialists.
CRoOKSToN Mimi. November GA
''union'' ticket. backed by all parties OPP
posed to socialism. was successful In
yesterdays municipal election here. The
result ousted socialist mayor and other
officials or that party.
Cruiser Chester Going to Vera Cruz.
The scout cruiser Chester at the Phila-
delphia navy yard was ordered today to
prepare to sail for Vera Cruz imme-
diately. The Chester is not heavy
fighting ship. but swift and valuable for
dispatch and scout duty. OF lighter draft
than the big warships now at Vera Cruz,
she will be able to join the smaller craft
inshore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-05
The City Rises in It's Wrath.

from the New York Tribune.
Honesty and decency have won nota-
BILE victory in the city of New York. It
Is not too much to say that the city has
never before done SO good a days fight
ing against corruption and for the cause
of right government. Mr.. Mitchers VIC
tory by an overwhelming plurality that
will amount close to 100000 votes is the
city's answer to Mr.. Murphy's arrogance
and greed. 1t was the fond belief of
that boss that the time was propitiouS
and that he could put across his own
man, his pet messenger boy, to run the
city hall for the benefit of f4th street.
He so far overreached himself that ne
TODAY lies sprawling in the most abject
defeat that ever befell a Tammany boss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-05
Overthrow Of Murphy.

From the New York American.
BY electing John Purroy Mitchell
mayor of New York by stunning ma
jority the people of New York have de-
clared their reputation of "Chief'
Murphy and his messenger Mccall. OF
government by contract, government
by telephone and all the machinery OF
public plumber The people Of New
York have won a glorious victory for
independence and clean government
over servility and corruption. The peo-
pie Of New York have indicated gov
eminent by the people. They have
proved the ability of the people to dis
criminate, at least, to an impressive
extent. They have demonstrated the
brain. wisdom and courage that are
latent In our democracy. They have en-
phatically announced that no man shall
boss them, that no man shall sit around
in the back room Of restaurant with
half dozen fawning confederates and
dictate to them whom they shall choose
to manage their business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-05
The Rout of Tammany.

From the New York Times.
The triumph over Tammany yesterday
Is more than ample for safety. and great
enough for rejoicing. Mr.. Mitchell is elect
ed mayor by the imposing plurality of
100000, and fusion will have fifteen OF
the sixteen votes in the board of esti-
mates Not only the chief place but that
ail-important fortress Of defense against
the forays of the enemy has been mace
secure. There is cause Tor deep satisfac-
ton in the great vote cast for Mr.. Mltcnel
and in his overwhe ming plurality. to
which every one. of the boroughs con-
tributed. His election by this altogether
decisive vote is measure OF the good
citizenship Of the peop.e OF New YORK.
ana Of their good sense in thus assuring
to themselves the honest management OF
the city's business.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
Local Inspector Returns From
Pittsburgh Convention With
Fresh Enthusiasm
BUSINESS MEN NOW
COOPERATE WITH CITY
Begin to Appreciate That Fuel
is Wasted Where Smoke
AbOunds

Smoke Inspector Silas H. Palmer
really believes that something can be
done to rid Detroit Of the smoke
nuisance He says so. Filled with
enthusiasm, he returned recently from
Pittsburgh where a convention OF
smoke enemies discussed many ways
Of keping unconsumed carbon from
the atmosphere.
Smoke will De abolished because
It isn't healthful and because 1t Ia
wasteful,' says Mr. Palmer. Pitts
burgh, once called the smokiest city
in the world, has done q great deal
to clear it's atmosphere. I. saw q
plant there which has spent $4,000
for smoke consumers. l was told
that the fuel saving for the first year
with these devices was $4,000.
"The Pennsylvania railroad has CO
operated with the city In the suppress
sion of smoke. 1t has nine inspectors
Of its own at work, watching the
Pennsylvania locomotives and report
ing engineers and fremen who create
smoke. A complaint means suspen
sion for 80 days. We have q some
what similar agreement with the
Michigan Central in Detroit. An en-
(Continued On page EishD.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
Bankers and Brokers, Fearing
'4Dloh," WantsE Eetlsss& Troops
Stationed on Island
ARE ALSO TIMEROUS
CONCERNING 'QUAKES
Signers of Petition Declare
Great Financial District Would
Be Helpless in Emergency

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-Five hun
dred Wall street bankers, brokers
and merchants. Offering, as chief
reasoL, the statement that some day
New York's financial district may fall
into the hands Of mob, today for.
warded to United States Senator
O'Gorman q request that the govern
ment build new barracks on Cover
i.or's island, suitable for Quarterine
Ia regiment of the regular army.
Governors island, owned by the
government, and situated In New
Yorks inner harbor, II only twelve
minutes away from the sub-treasury
on Wall street. The bank presidents
brokers and others who signed the
resolution now on its way to Wash
ington, point out that In case Of an
earthquake q body Of regular troops
would be invaluable In protecting d.
nancial institutions, including the
sub-treasury. Regular troops would
also be effective In the event OF MOI
outbreaks, say the petitioners. The
petition was circulated by Charles E
Warren, president Of the Lincoln Ma
tional bank, who declared that wall
street, At present, would be helpless
in the hands Of a mob. Governors
island, he believes, should have
fCe,tlnued On page ElghO.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
CLAIMS MARRIAGE
CONFERS PASSPORT
Woman, Dep0rted, Returns With
Statement That She's Now
American Citizen

Henrietta Smith, alias- HenrtstAa
Ruth Barton, held by federal immigrse
tion authorities, on . charge OF hav-
ing entered the country after having
been deported, was examined by Com
missioner Hurd, Wednesday. and held
for action by the grand jury. The
woman claims that her marriage In
Windsor in 1912 to Fred w. Smith, OF
Detroit, made her q citizen OF the
United States.
This point of law was discussed at
length last winter when the proposed
woman suffrage amendment to the
state constitution was before the leg
islature. The resolution as first
passed by the senate, was SO framed
that any alien woman who married
an American citizen, became q citizen
herself, and could vote after one
years residence. Later the resolu-
tion was reconsidered and amended
to place alien women and alien men
on the same footing in respect to the
franchise.
The immigration officers, however,
say that they have various decisions
by federal judges to back up their
position that the marriage OF an "un-
desirable" woman with an American
citizen gives her no rights In the
country.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
Accused Of High Crimes, Dis.
credited Governor Smiles as
He Faces His Accusers Be-
fore N. Y. Senate
PUBLIC SENTIMENT HAS
UNDERGONE REVERSE
State Wide Campaign by Sulzer's
Friends Has It's Effect-Re-
suit Uncertain

ALBANY, n. Y, Sept. 1S.--Wil-
lam Sulzer. elected governor OF the
state OF New York, went on trial
here today. In the ornate senate
chamber. Sulzer. charged by the as
sembly. the lower branch of the state
legislature. with high crimes and
misdemeanors." prepared to defend
his plea OF innocence. His judges
are the judges Of the court Of appeals
and the members of the senate. 1t
requires twO-thirds vote Of the
joint assemblage to convict.
The charges to which a plea of not
guilty has been interposed are as
follows:
That william Sulzer filed with the
secretary of state. a false statement
of his campaign receipts, expendi-
lures. disbursements, and liabilities.
That he was guilty of perjury in
stating under oath that his statement
If his campaign receipts. expendi-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
THAW OCCUPIES
THRONE ROOM
Quarters in Eagle Hotel, Made
Famous by Winston Churchill,
Sheltered Four Presidents

CONCORD, N. H., Sept. 18.-Presi'
dents Pierce, Hayes Taft and Roose,
velt--and Harry X. Thaw. They have
all occupied room No. T. OF the Eagle
hotel here, which Winston Churchill
made immortal as the throne room.
i'm his novel, ''Coniston." Thaw Is
ousrtered there awaiting Gov. Felix
er's hearing next Tuesday on his ex'
tradition.
Thaw, technically prisoner under
the guardianship Of United states
Marshal Mute, of Concord. and Sher
iff Drew, of Colebrook, was allowed
10 leave the hotel twice today. once
on q shopping trip to buy clothing
and again on sightseeing tour OF
the town. Marshal Mute promised
him O horseback ride later In the
day.
Thaw's mother, Mrs. Mary c. Thaw
has engaged the suite adjoining the
throne room," and is coming from
Montreal to remain with her son.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
MICHIGAN PEOPLE
TO LOSE INSURANCE

DOVER, Dela., Sept. 18.-Chancel-
lor Curtis yesterday issued an order
restraining three insurance companies
from doing business and fourth
concern has lost its license as the
result Of the discovery Of liabilities
of more than $1,000, 900 to meet which
the companies possessed cash assets
of 800.
The three concerns restrained from
doing business are: The Home Fire
Insurance Co., American Fire Insur.
ance Co., and Mercantile Fire and
Marine Insurance Co. The fourth
company Is the Equitable Fire Insur.
ance corporation.
All four concerns did an extensive
business In Michigan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18

Michigan editors. who have been
doing their best to boom the state
fair and acquaint the citizens with its
prospective glories. were out In force
at the grounds, Thursday. There
were no special events during the
morning for their benefit, but Louis
A. Well, of Port Huron. prssident o.
the Michigan Press association, ID
scheduled for an address during the
afternoon.
The editors were expected to be
interested In every thing on the
grounds. since the country editor ID
likely to be farmer, dairyman, ma
chinery man and general agricultural
expert combined. Thursday morning
they confirmed this reputation by dis
coursing In all the booths with all the
exhibitors and displaying an encyclo-
pedic knowledge and interest.
State road work was discussed at
II o'clock, Thursday morning, by
the state department and an exhibl-
tion was given In the main building.
All sorts Of road work was demon.
strated and discussed and the finan.
cial schemes for building roads were
explained.
Cleaners day at the state fair.
Wednesday, brought out about 10000
people In spite of threatening clouds
and muddy walks. and the educational
features of the fair were apprecia-
lively enjoyed.
Thus far the crowds on the fair
grounds have lacked the carnival
spirit to Q great extent because Of
(CSntinusA - psge- neght1.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18

CHICAGO, Sept. 1S.-In q vigorous
defense of the slit skirt before the
Chicago Dresmakers' club convention
today, Mrs. r. H. Street. leading
modiste, declared 1t absurd to say
that women were having their gowns
siashed to attract the attention Of
men. The slit skirt, she said, was
made for comfort
a bit Of ankle is not immortality"
said Mrs. Street. but I do not believe
that women should 60 on the street
without petticoats. would advise
those who do to seek the shady side
OF the street."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18

rures. disbursements and liabilities
was correct.
That he was guilty Of bribing wit
nesses to withhold testimony from
the legislative committee which In
vestigated his campaign expenditures
and receipts.
That he was guilty of suppressing
evidence in using threats to keep
witnesses from testifying before the
legislative committee.
That he was guilty Of preventing
and dissuading witness. Frederick
l.. Colwell. from attending under
cubpoena, the sessions Of the legis-
tive committee.
That he used money and checks
contributed to his prediction cam.
Continued on Page Eight.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
EDITORS HAVE
THEIR INNING
AT STATE FAIR
Afternoon Program Will BE
Featured by Address by Louis
A. Well, of Port Huron
EXPOSITION PROVING
FINANCIAL SUCCESS
All Records for Receipts Will Be
Smashed If Weather C0ndi-
- ti0ns Improve
Program for Friday
Canadian Day
8 a. m.--0atss open.

8 q. m.-0ateS open.
8 q. m.--State fair school boys
begin work for the day.
10 q. REPRESENTATION OF med
ais and prizes to live stock win
ners. Biplane flights by Tony jan
nus. Ford band concert.
IL q. m.-Lectures In the dairy
building.
2 D. m.-Grand Circuit races
begin.
8 d. m.~-Concert by Twenty
%. m.-Addresses by William
Alden Smith and others In the
grove.
z d. m.-Live stock parade.
Night horse show with Canadian
exhibits.
Sp. m.-Fireworks.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18

HAMBURG-An employment asent
swindled the Hamburg-South Ameri-
can steamship company out Of $780,
900 by charging for many more long
shoremen than he actually hired.
CODY. Wyo.--Prince Albert, OF
Monaco, here to hunt wild game.
with Buffalo Bill" Cody, told resi-
dents that next to being king OF
Monte Carlo" he would like to be
mayor Of Cody.
READING, Eng.-The hrst slit
skirt - peuotrats this far from Lon
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18

NEW YORK-Justice Tompkins an.
nulled the marriage Of Mary Francis
and George n. Knapp after the bride
was deserted, because, so her hus-
band said. she couldn't bake pies.
NEW YORK--when a page in the
Astor called for "Mr. Waldman" two
men answered. When they met they
hadn't met for 30 years.
NEW YORK-Mrs. Mary Jane Con
ners WAS repaid for the careful way
she brought UP her pacing mare, MIN
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
THE WEATHER

Detroit aad vic1nltys Thwrsday sight
clseay asd cool, Friday partly cloudy
vonGos
Lever Miehigass Fair Thsrsday and
CpaAags warmer Thursday Night In
wet Doft1Oss warmer Friday.
0Jn4eP 1Akess Moderate east Ga
sO0fkeost w1uass geaeral1y fair rhwrs-
dny naght and Fridays warmer Friday
40 a noSth DOvt1On Thursaoy n1ght.
LOtWep Lakess unsettled ThuPsday
nawhH. probobDy rain IN Ontario, FRI
~ vuoettleG aad sllghtIy warmer.
De year are tOdays H1ghest tenn
pGRu1ure. rs lowest, Sss mean. 04'
slou1y weetkep WITH ~ iseh es rals
SoS1nG early m0vneng.
IT, oan sets Thursday ~ SsS7 p. -
a RAoes Friday at 8s1e .. NJ.
- no0n rises at esSo ?. ~. Thurs
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
HIGH MASONIC HONORS
FOR DETROIT DIVINE

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 1S.-
Rev. John McCarroll. canon OF st.
Paul's Cathedral, Of Detroit: was
among the eighty-two Masons who
we're elevated to the Thirty-third de-
gree In Scottish rite hall Wednesday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18

BREMEN. Sept. 1S.-The North
German Lloyd Steamship company
has begun a regular passenger and
freight service between Bremen and
Boston and New Orleans. The steam.
ship Koein inaugurated the service,
carrying Ill cabin passengers and
400 In the steerage.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
80 KILLED IN
WRECK NEAR NICE

GRASSE, Sept. fs.-Thirty-nine
persons were reported killed, and 80
seriously injured In q railway wreck.
early today, near Nice. Fourteen OF
the dead were said to be soldiers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
STOCK MARKET
OPENS ACTIVE

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-There was
good activity at the opening Of the
market. but the stocks appeared ir-
regular, with q re-actionary ten
dency.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18

NEW IOuhs sept. Aos-AS pOAASS
and secret service operatives follow
ed the trail of crime which hai
marked the career Of Hans Schmidt
confessed slayer OF Anna Aumue1ler
and assistant priest OF st. Jospeh'i
church, today. they expected to dis
close the operations Of one OF the
greatest criminals Of q generation;
SO rapidly have come developments
In the investigation into Schmidt'i
life that detectives themselves were
startled at the work of this man who
kept his record so well covered that
he deceived the church authorities
and was admittedsas a priest in this
country.
Priest, counterfeiter, thief and
slayer, represents the scope OF
Schmidt's activities 50 far discovered.
and there Is also evidence that he
probably engaged in Illicit practce
Of medicine. The district attorneys
office was confident today that any
attempt to save Schmidt from the
electric chair would fail. William J.
Flynn, chief of the United States
secret service, declared that he never
knew of q man who attempted coun-
terfeiting to be insane, and further
never heard of an insane counter
feiter.
Despite the assertions OF DR."
Ernest Muret, the dentist, arrested
as an accomplice Of Schmidt. In the
cocnterfeiting scheme. that he first
met Schmidt last December, the de-
tectives have advices from Germany,
Indicating that he knew Schmidt in
that country. The police believe
their career of crime dates from that
time. Word Is also awaited from
Scotland Yard as to what Muret may
be wanted for in England.
The detectives also indicated today
that another arrest might be expect
ed soon. They believe another man
is involved with Schmidt and Muret
Letters were also found In Schmidt 4
trunk. signed Helen" and the de.
tectives are searching for this wo.
man. They have learned that she
vas known as Helen Green" The
letters addressed Schmidt In the most
endearing terms. and from them /,
was learned that she had gone 4
Chicago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
W7FE COULDN'T BAKE PIES MARRIAGE ANNULLED

don caused such q crowd to collect
that the police had to protect the
wearer until she could enter a taxi
cab.
DENvER--High heels and slit
skirts for women were favored by
former Surgeon General Charles
Adams. ADDRESSING the Association Of
Military Surgeons.
CHICAGO-For robbing his own
child's bank to buy 4 drink. Louis
Buehr, was fined 500.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
Sullivan Worth $1,000 900.

NEW YORK, Sept. lS.-Timothy ID.
Sullivan was wealthier than most
people supposed. Instead OF an es-
tate worth $2,0OO.000 or 'thereabout.
Representative Sullivans property
debts and claims are paid.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
PRISONER FOUND
DEAD IN''BULL PEN

Charles Nelson, arrested as q dis
orderly. was found dead In the bull
nen" in police court, Thursday morn
ing. The coroner's once was noti'
ned.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18

All Rental received sn Dusnnnef Re.
sOrt PfanOs allowed 60 Dcschoeers at
Pisros at story 4 Clark Plano Co.. .
Grand H1ver.ove.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
TANGO TONIGHT AT ARCADIA

Orchestral Band. superb Floor. Select
Dancing Nightly. A restricted place
for refined people. Cor. WOODWARD
Stimson.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18
Indianapolis Doctor Dice.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 1S.--
Joseph Stout, the oil wagon driver,
who was shot by DR.. c. NJ. Clayton
last Monday when. he alleges, he
found him at his home embracing
Mrs. Clayton. is dead at a local hos
pital. DR.. Clayton, who had been re-
leased on 5000 bond, was re-arrested
on q charge of homicide and held
without bail.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-09-18

Odd Fellows Pick Atlantic CITY.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 1S.-Atlantic
City was selected for the 1914 49,
sions of the sovereign grand lodss'
Independent Order Of Odd FellUws.