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The Washington times., 1913-03-08
]. FRED KELLEY MAY
HAVE TO FACE SUIT
District Central Committee Will
Be Called to Discuss Ques-
ton of Bringing Action.

A meeting or the District Central
Committee will be called in a few days.
according to announcement today by
Chairman Robert E. Mattingly, Ito
consider what action shall be taken to-
ward getting possession Of the funds
| of the committee alleged to be In the
possession of ]. Fred Kelley. Bringing
of suit to compel Kelley to turn over
this money will be considered at the
meeting"
Intimate friends of Mr.. Kelley, how
ever, say that he turned this money
over to the national Wilson campaign
fund and holds the committees receipt
for it.
Announcement of the meeting and Of
its purpose follows the formal indorse-
ment and recognition of the Central
Committee. headed by Robert E. Mat
tingly, as chairman, and John B. Colpys
as secretary; by the a,, national Demo
ing this to be the regularly selected
and duly constituted Central Committee
Of the District was adopted by the ma
tional committee at its meeting this
week. This action. the Walter Costello
wing OF the local Democracy says. alb
solutely disposes of the claims Of the
Edwin Newman and the Carr-Darr-
Benton factions.
This resolution was introduced at the
Chicago meeting Of the national COM
Inlltee SOON tieCtiOi, Uul "dS nOt
then acted upon. National Committee
man John F. Costello, representing the
District. brought up the resolution
again at Wednesdays meeting. and 1t
was adopted with practical unanimity.
According to Chairman Mattingly. the
purpose of the introduction Of the reso-
luton was not so much to get the COM
mittee recognized by the national COM
mittee. for II has been ever since the
convention. but to get a legal recogni-
ton that will enable the committee to
have proper standing in court"
Local Democrats, not Of the Walter
Costello party, were loath to talk about
the national committees action. WILL
lam NICK. Clayton. actively associated
fight. said today:
THE action of the national commit
tee is news to me. / had not heard of
1t. and do not care to discuss it. I have
not been concerned personally In the
question"
Mr. Clayton is one OF the authorities
for the statement that Kelley turned
over the money to tn national Wilson
campaign collection committee, Of which
former Mayor Rollo Wells. of st. Louis.
was treasurer. w. r. McCombs was
chairman of this committee. and Secru-
tary OF State McAdoo was vice chair
man
Costello Democrats said this after
noon that they thought Kelley had no
right toturn the money over to the ma
tional committee. and that he is per-
sonaIly liable for it.
John F. Costello. the national commit
teeman. said that the disposition Of
the money Is not a matter directly con-
cerning the national committeeman.
The matter lies between Mr. Kelley
and the District Central Committee"
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
STANDARD OIL IS
AGAIN IN DANGER
New Attorney General May
Start Contempt Proceedings
in Dissolution Case.

New proceedings against the STAN
dard OIL Company are under consid-
Grafton as the first big trust bust
ing" action of the Wilson Administra-
tion.
special agents has been under way
for several months. but the Standard
OIL Company and its former subsidiar-
les are not. 1t seems. resorting to any
particularly lively competition.
New proceedings, II instituted. will
be on the ground that Standard Oil
is not living up to the decree Of the
United States Supreme Court
Just what form any new proceed
ings are to take will be up to At
torney General McReynolds to de-
termine According to authorities in
the department, II will be impossible
to reopen the old case as an anti
by the court Of last resort. The alter
native hangs between contempt pro-
ceedings for alleged failure to obey
the Supreme Court decree, and the
Ming OF a new antitrust suit.
Attorney General Wickersham had
the closing days Of his Admlnistra-
tfon. but because Of his anxiety to
bring about the dissolution Of the
Southern Pacific Union Pacific merger,
he was compelled to let the Standard
Oil case go over. Consequently, 1t Is
the first Important contemplated ac-
ton placed before the new Attorney
General.
A four months search Of the field
has been made by Attorneys Charles
r. Morrison and oliver b. Pagen for
the department, and their reports are
being compiled for the new Attorney
General. These reports show, II 10
said. that though the Standard Oil
company OF New Jersey. the holding
control through directors and stock
owning has made competitive methods
nil. The only change in
the conduct Of affairs, II Is declared,
Is that the various subsidiaries, as
independents. pay dividends direct in
stead Of having dividends paid through
the old holding company.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
STOLEN CHICKENS
DROPPED BY THIEF
Man Who Robbed Henhouse Leaves Thirty Fowl in House of
Railroad Watchman, Who Surprises Him as
He Is Getting Away.

missioner Garnett stated today that he
had made arrangements to have the
girls taken to the Florence Crfttenton
HGme In Washington. where they II
be taken care Of until the next term OF
the court.
The woman was charged with bring
ing the four girls to Alexandra from
Philadelphia for immoral purposes. the
principal witness for the Government
was Walter z. Nemwan. vete. an con-
ductor of the Pennsylvania railroad.
who testified that the woman and the
four girls were passengers on his train,
and that the fares Of the entire party
was paid by the woman who gave him
a mileage book and also IS In cash.
other witnesses were Carl Brehm. of
Philadelphia; Thomas J. Fitzmorrfs, and
James A. Lembert. The four girls de-
MED that they had come to Alexandria
with the woman.
Ir the circuit court today a decree
was entered in the suit of George l..
Appich against the Belle Pre- Bottle
Company, authorizing the receiver to
turn over to Firmin. r. Horner. Of
Washington. trustee for the bondhold-
ers, all the assets Of the defunct cor
poration.
A jury in the suit Of E. H. Talbert
against jeremiah H. Crilly for 5000
damages. resulting from an accident at
the corner OF King and Royal streets,
brought in a verdict yesterday after
noon In favor of the DEFENDANT Attor-
neys 8. G. Brent and Walter U. Varney
represented the defendant. and A. B.
and c. E. Nicol the plaintiff.
At a meeting of Potomac Lodge Of
Odd Fellows. which was held last night,
four candidates were elected. H. E.
Arnold was elected representative to
the grand lodge. which meets in Roa-
noke in May and J. T. O'Meara was
named as alternate. William r. Studds
was recommended for the position Of
district deputy grand master
. Judge J. X. NJ. Morton and Judge C.
E. Nicol will leave for Richmond to-
morrow to be present at the session OF
the supreme court Of appeals on next
Monday morning, when the Lambert
Barrett contested council case will be
argued by them.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
North Carolina to Test
Webb's Liquor Measure

From the home state Of the father
Of tire bin. CONGRESSMAN webb Of North
Carolina. IL expected to be brought =
lawsuit testing the constitutionaiity cf
the Webb statute restricting shipment
Of liquor from wet to 'dry'' states,
which was passed over President Tafrs
veto during the recent session Of Con-
gress.
A new search and ssixurs'' aef,
passed by the North Carolina Iegisla-
ture, II was stated today 1t temper
ance headquarters. 10 expected to fur
nish the machinery for . test OF the
law In the United States Supreme Court.
As majority of the court was appoint
ed BY President Taft, its decision Il
awaited with interest a. to their sus-
tanning or rejecting the declaration OF
Mr.. Taft In his veto that the bill 10 un-
constitutional.
Cases to test the Webb bill also are
expected from Georgia and Oklahoma.
which have laws permitting seizure and
Destruction Of liquor shipped into those
States for Illegal purposes-the principal
evil aimed at In the webb messure.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
Want Electrical Body
To Hold Meeting Here

A committee from the American EIec.
fr1c Railway Association will meet at
the New Willard next Thursday to fix
the meeting place of the next conyen-
oon Of the association, to be held in
October OF this year. Thomas Grant.
secretary Of the Chamber of Commerce.
and other members of the Chambers
conventions committee, will appear be-
fore the railway men and urge the
claims Of Washington.
The following meetings will be held
next week in the Chamber of Com.
merce: Monday evening, Kennel Club:
Tuesday evening, Chamber of Com.
merce: wednesday evening, board Of
governors of the Retail Merchants' Al.
sociatfon: Thursday evening, coal deal
ers' section of the Retail Merchants
Association; Friday evening Committee
on trade abuses of the Retail Merchants
Association: Saturday evening, Indiana
Society.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
TARIFF AND REVENUE
DEMOCRATIC THORNS
Ways and. Means Committee
Holds Lengthy Conference
Back of Closed Doors.

Wrestling with the tariff problem and
with q Government sheet showing the
need OF 50 much revenue. the Ways and
Means Committee held another lengthy
session today.
The committee met behind closed
doors, but it is reported that the tariff
revision scheme formulated by the Demo-
Gratis Of the committee as comprised in
the Sixty-Second Congress is meeting
with substantial approval at the hands
Of the three new members. Congressman
Garner. Stanley. and Collier.
1t is also reliably reported that the
committee will stand pat on the tariff
ira session, and which were vetoed by
the Republican President The senti-
ment in the committee IL favorable to
free sugar, for instance, although the
Democrats from Colorado and Louisiana
kicked over the traces at the free sugar
bill of last year.
But slight changes are robable in
the cotton, wool, steel, and chemical
bills as passed by the House last ses-
sion For the sake of consistency, the
Democrats are forced to stand by their
previous measures, else they will JUS
tify Republican charges that the bills
were reported solely for political effect
and without expectation Of their. pas
sage.
The biggest problem confronting the
Ways and Means Committee is the
amount of revenue which may be
raised by the income tax. recently de-
clared constitutional by a vote of the
States.
Money derived from the income tax
not only must go toward restoring the
revenue loss through tariff reduction,
but il must also be applied toward the
payment of vast appropriations. II the
present ration Of increase In approria-
lions Is maintained, II will racdcally
swallow the additional amount pouring
into the Treasury through the levy Of
an income tax.
is drafting an income tax meas
ure for presentation to the committee.
Mr. Hull Is understood to be commit
ted TO a per cent tax on all earned
Incomes above 5000. and a graduated
higher tax on unearned incomes above
that amount.
earns IS OGo or above will pay a ! per
cent tax: the millionaire, with his in
come froIa real estate and bonds, may
pay III to 2 per cent.
Mr.. Hull and his colleagues estimate
that at least $40, 100000 annually may
exigencies Of tariff revision may make
1. necessary TO raise Sl5.OO00o0, as the
slogan will be IAN equaliZa-
ton Of the burdens OF taxation"
The Ways and Means Committee is
now considering the tariff schedule by
schedule, with a separate bill FOR the
income tax II the Democratic caucus
SO decides, however, tariff revision will
be undertaken in a blanket bill embrac-
rg all ehe schedules OF the Payne law,
the income tax and the administrative
features of the bill
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
FIREMAN AND THREE
0YSTERMEN BURNED
Grease ExpIodes in Shucking
House and City EmpIoye A.
most Loses eyesight.

George c. Weaver, fireman of No.
2, Engine Company, and three col
cred oyster shuckers. employees Of
the William S. Hatton oyster house
at Ninth and I streets northwest
were severely burned when nearly
fryer exploded. The injured are:
George c. Weaver, private, Of No.
2 Engine Company; burned about
face, arms, and left hand and arm.
George Conquest. colored. Of 915
Eleventh street northwest. burned on
William Colbert. colored, SIS Defrees
street northwest: burned on face and
hands
Waiter Miles. colored. of 1414 CO.
iumbia street northwest; burned on
With the exception of Conquest, the
injured men were taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital. Private Weaver was
the most seriously burned and 1t was
feared at first he might become blind.
but later examination convinced the
doctors that his sight had not been
permanently affected
Daniel Hatton, son Of the proprietor
Of the oyster house. narrowly escaped
injury. He left the kitchen just as
Fireman Weaver entered.
Water Caused Explosion.
Grease in the oyster-fryer became
overheated and took fire. Daniel Hat
ton, son of the proprietor turned in an
alarm from Box 132, just as Policeman
w. F. Miller of the First Precinct
turned in a local alarm from the fire-
box. Fireman Weaver had been home
20 breakfast and was returning to the
engine house when he saw the smoke
and hurried into the oyster house, q
frame structure.
Just as Weaver entered the kitchen
door. one Of the colored men, II IL said.
threw a bucket Of water on the burn
ing grease. and 1t exploded with tre-
mendous force, scattering about the
room and over Weaver and the three
men. Weaver staggered back through
the door and was caught as he fell by
Policeman Miller. The three colored men
found their way out
Deputy Chief Sullivan. responding in
his automobile to the alarm. hurried
Weaver to the hospital In his machine,
and Miles and Colbert were also taken
to the hospital Their burns are not
dangerous.
Damage Proves Slight.
Chief Sullivan followed Weaver to the
hospital and save instructions that
everything possible be done for the in
..ured fireman.
The damage to the building and con-
tents Is estimated at 800, due mostly
to the effects Of the explosion. the burn
ing grease scorching the paint of floor
walls and ceilings. A glass door was
broken by the force of the explosion.
The building is controlled by the
Thomas ]. Fisher CompanJ.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
MADERO,S BROTHER
p. LEAVES CAPITAL
Goes to New York to Greet
Father and Uncle Who Fled
From Mexico in Haste.

Alfonso Madero, brother of Mexico's
late President, is in New York today
after two days hiding in the New Will
lard In this city. This afternoon he is
meeting his father. Francisco Madero,
and his uncle, Ernesto Madero, recent
ly arrived from Havana.
That the exiled Maderos will have
any comment on recent developments in
the Mexican situation is doubted. 1t
Is said here today that the purpose Of
Alfonso and his kinsmen is to avoid
discussing the situation that is appar-
emily developing In the Mexican affair,
as regards the American part in it.
Whatever they may think of Ambas-
sador Wilson's alleged part in the over
throw OF the Maderist regime, they
probably will not discuss at this time,
according 10 information received here
today. The father and uncle of Alfonso
are crafty in political methods Of
Mexico. and probably will seek to avoid
anything that might be used against
them later or which could be taken
amiss by the United States Government.
Resignation Held Up.
That the unofficial charges against
the United States ambassador will be
considered by the new Secretary OF
State Is considered probable. The am
bassador's resignation, according to
custom in a shift Of Administration. has
been dispatched to the State Depart
ment. Secretary Bryan will undoubted-
ly take some cognizance Of the claims
made on behalf Of the Maderists. be-
fore accepting or rejecting the resig-
nation.
Alfonso Madero made no statement ex-
cept to The Times before leaving the
city. With personal friends he dis
cussed private affairs, but avoided the
subject Of Mexican political conditions.
not anxious, 1t Is said, to take any part
in an attempt to place the Maderist
regime In power again. Nor Is he anx-
ious personally to make any charges
against Ambassador Wilson.
Thankful To Be Alive.
Alfonso was high in the command of
the rurales at Monterey when the Ma
dero government was overthrown by
General Huerta. Only by a trick did he
escape from Mexico alive. Now he is
living in this country as quietly as pos
sible, and IL not seeking to return to
Mexico while conditions are in an un-
settled state with the Huerta regime In
power.
1t is said here today that the father !
and uncle also will seek retirement here.
Stories that they would give out start |
ling new facts bearing on the Mexican
situation are secuted here today.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
Bryan's Wardrobe in
Drummers' Gift Trunk

When William Jennings Bryan, Secre-
tary Of State. came to Washington for
the Inauguration, he shipped his clothes
here In one Of the most unique and SUBJ
stantial trunks ever housed at the New
Willard 1t is sufficiently roomy af-
fair. put up more for use than beauty,
and has a plate on the inner I'D which
announces that II was presented by Mr..
Bryan by an association OF travelling
men, when they organized a Bryan club
composed Of travelling statesmen.
They had the trunk constructed after
their own hearts. and its trip to WASH
ington is not its first, for II followed Mr..
Bryan all over Europe. When several
Of the travelling men who organized the
Bryan club were in Washington a day
or two ago, they called on Mr. Bryan,
and were informed that he brought his
inaugural wardrobe TO Washington in
the trunk.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
Three New Panama Liners.

NEW ORLEANS, La, March g.
Three new 250-cabin steamships are to
be placed in service between this port
and Panama according to formal an
nouncement made today by the United
Fruit Company. The tourist travel to
Transportation officials predict that the
movement will become larger after the
canal Is opened and are preparing 10
meet the demand for increased service.
The new steamers will cost 81 10000
each, and are expected to be ready for
service by January !, next.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. MARCH

Another robbery in Fairfax county,
within short distance of the city limits
of Alexandria last night, brings the
total up to four within the last few days
in the same vicinity, and has caused
considerable alarm among the people
who live outside the city limits. Charles
Cockrell, proprietor OF the Old Do
minion mills, was the victim last night.
Mr.. Cockrelrs place has been robbed on
two previous occasions. The chickens
were recovered by the police this morn
ing in West End, where they had been
dropped by the thief. He entered a
watchman's house at the railway cross
ing, and when discovered ran away,
leaving his booty behind. The watch
man fired several shots at him, none OF
them taking effect.
The following residents of Alexandria
were summoned today by City Sergeant
Robert H Cox to serve on the grand
jury Of the corporation court, which
will meet on Monday morning at IL
o'clock to consider a number of criminal
Aitcheson, Emanuel Goldsmith. Robert
George D. Hopkins, ]. Brooke Carter.
Louis Bendheim, and c. Conway
Brawner
As a result of the preliminary hear
ing before United States Commissioner
R. P. w. Garnett, yesterday, following
an investigation by the Department of
Smith, proprietress Of a resort In North
Lee street, was held for the action Of
the Federal grand jury. charged with
violation of the white slave act. and
four young girls, Mary Evans. Florence
were held as witnesses. The Hahn
woman gave bail in the sum of s.. 900
for her appearance before the july term
of the United states district court, but
the four girls were locked up in the city
Jail, as they were unable to furnish
bond of 500 each. United states COM
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
Since John
Quit Drinking
D JoHN,s wlrn

Used Gsllsn Remedy, II 0rsas
Hsne Trsatnent fer .DKunharls.
Odofleae ana TaoleleaD-Anv Lay
Can Give Il seeFetly at Here in
Tea, CoAees Or Food.
Cost Nothing - Try
II hyou have . husband. son. brethsr, father
or friend who 10 q victim Of uQuog, all ycu
have to do 10 to send your unu,e and ahdrsss
on the coupon below. You may - thank
full ~ long - you live that you did ~
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
Mismanaeement Alleged.

TRENTON. N. J., March s.-The Pc
tition for the appointment Of receiver
for the Union Bag and Paper Company,
a New Jersey corporation capitalized at
$27, 100000 and having branches In va
rious parts CT the United States and
Canada. came up for hearing today In
she Court Of Chancery. The appiica-
ton was made by several stockholders
and is based upon allegations Of mis-
management on the part of the present
orr:"fs and j:r.cicrs II tf.s ronce 4
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
Old Age Pensions Gain.

THE HAGUE, March S.-The second
chamber of the Netherlands parliament
today adopted by 81 votes against 35
. bill providing for compulsory old age
and sickness insurance for wo.kingmen.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08

Proof-High View homes have sold and con-
tinue to sell far more rapidly than any other
similarly priced residences in the District
Proof-They are IA feet above Pennsylvania
Avenue and can be reached from the city's
business and shopping center within IS
to 20 minutes time by either of two car
lines
Proof-Take your present payments of rent
and make your own comparison with the
s27.92 monthly payments for which we
sell High View homes.
The Washington times., 1913-03-08
Wins Damages for Leap.

MINEOLA, Long Island. March Sin
a flt of insanity. Edward German
jumped from a window Of the William
H. Ross Sanitarium and was seriously
hurt. Then he recovered his reason and
won a verdict for 800.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08


For exchange for western land: 6
room house, lots, rents for SIS per
month. Price $500. Located in
Topeka. Store building, and rooms
above located in Topeka rents for $50
per month. Incumbrance $1,000. Price
$4,000. 120 acres, 9 miles from Dequeen,
| Arkansas, well improved go acres
under cultivation the rest pine,
| hickory and gum timber. Price s25
per acre. Incumbrance $500. p. H.
Atchison, Waverly, Kans.-adv 52-2t.
| Last Friday night Dr. Myers lectur-
ed on 1.-The Realms of Unused Forces
to large and appreciative audience.
There was much that was old in this
lecture yet ever new and the speaker
brought home many truths to his
hearers 1t was good lecture full
of help and encouragement to press
on to the better things of life. This
closes the regular course of entertain
ments but the committee still have
another number in view which will
be advertised when the proper time
comes. DIR. Myers at the close of his
lecture talked to the about a seven
day chautauqua for Wa-Keeney this
summer. He promises things that
sound pretty good to the people here
If il can be put through
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
Method Of BLEACHING Ivory.

To bleach ivory ornaments or pr
ano keys the following method works
well. The ornaments are fret wash
ed or soaked" if possible, in a bath
OF unslaked lime, which has in it q
few ounces of bran and water This
should make pasty solution If prop
erly mixed. and will bleach the ivory
which is discolored or stained. It
should be rubbed of with a cloth and
the ivory dried In magnesia powder
After a few minutes a few strokes
with cloth gives the iv ,ry brilliant
polish.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
Sensitive Plant Life.

The craving of plants and trees for
water has sometimes led them to ter
rible extremes. A poplar has been
known to burrow beneath a wall. un-
der road, and down a we11-aIl in
search of water, and a pertfnacious
turnip which got the tip of its root
into the crack in q field drain went
on and on until it was six feet long
in the drain. So sensitive is the tip
of the root on the water question that
Darwin declared 1t must have a brain
in it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-03-08
sxmnathetic Iudne

A middle aged woman, who was
charged at Marylebone (Eng) with
being drunk. was said to have been
found lying fast asleep in a garden on
a quantity of cut flowers. 81 must say
feel little sorry for you," said Mr.
Plowden. Asleep on a bed of flow
ers-wakened up and brought back
to this wicked world. 1t must have
caused you a shock. You may go
with a caution"