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The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
FIRST SENATOR NAMED
BY DIRECT BALLOT
Senate Hears Bacon's Election Ger
tihcntc Read, Marking Epoch
in History.

For the first time in American history
the Senate yesterday heard the reading
Of certificate OF election of one of its
members at the hands OF the people.
Gov. Slayton. OF Georgia, formally de-
clared that the voters OF that State
had chosen Augustus Octavius Bacon to
serve them in the upper branch of Con-
gress for six years. Bacon has already
been three terms in the Senate. Later
in the day Senator Bacon was sworn
in under his new credentials
Senator Smith of Georgia spoke briefly
of the significance of the event. toward
which. he said. the country had been
steadily working for the last twenty
years.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
JUDGE CHARGED WITH
RECEIVING PRESENTS
Porto Rican Jurist Gives donation
Party" and War Department
Is INVESTIGATING.

Federal Judge Peter ]. Hamilton, re-
Gently appointed to Porto Rico, gave a
donation party for the furnishing OF
his home in San Juan. A casual inven-
tory places the value of his gifts at 500.
Political dissatisfaction caused a report
of the matter to come here. and an in
vestigation has been started. Judge
Hamilton is an Alabama Democrat and
a classmate OF President Wilson. who ap-
pointed him to the Porto Rico bench as
successor to Judge Paul Charlton, who
resigned.
Judge Hamilton landed at San Juan
early in April. having been confirmed by
the Senate March IL last He left his
family at their home in Mobile, Ala.
Later he rented the San Geronimo place.
a pretentious home in which he was to
install his family.
According to the charges that have been
brought against the judge there appeared
in the local San Juan newspapers an
stating that the judges
San Juan house was without furniture,
tableware. and other articles necessary
to home comforts and that June y,
between and 7:30 o'clock, the judge
would receive his friends at a donation
party. the gifts to be used by him dur
ing his residence in San Juan and to be
taken by him when he left as souvenirs"
Between the hours set in the advertise
ment there was a string of friends Of the
judge. including lawyers and ftigants,
solemnly to the judges home
tables. chairs, tableware. de-
canters. kitchen articles, and family sill
Yer heirlooms-
Acting Secretary of War Henry Breck-
enridge referred the case to Maj. McIn-
tyre, Chief of the Insular Division, for
a report. 1T was a joke on the part
Of the Judge" explained the major. He
married a minister's daughter, and comes
from section of the country where
such parties are common. He Is class
mate of President Wilson,"
Secretary Breckenridge could not see
the joke, and directed that a complete
report of the case be made.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
FEUD ENDS WITH MANS DEATH.
Seven Deaths in Ten Years Toll Of
Chicago Blood Quarrel.

Chicago. July GA feud that lasted
ten years ended today when Michael
Orsino was shot to death by two men.
A policeman was knocking at the front
door of Orsino's room, and he was
era wling out OF a window in the rear.
The two enemies We're in ambush In
the doorway. The policeman was call
ing TO arrest Orsino for shooting
Michael Costello at Blue Island. sew
eral months ago. Seven men have been
killed in the feud.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
WILL PROVIDE MINISTER'S HOME
Late Mary Z. Mann Makes Beauest
for the Aged and Infirm.

A home for aged and infirm clergy
men, their wives. ana elderly women OF
limited means, is provided in the will of
Mary Z. Mann. dated February s, 1913
and filed for probate yesterday. 1t is
directed that the bequest go to the board
of trustees OF the Protestant Episcopal
Cathedral Foundation and the RI Rev
Alfred Harding. Bishop OF Washington.
The American Security and Trust Com
pany is named as executor. The estate
is approximately valued at $4,000
Annie E. McCardle. by her will dated
April g. 1918, left to her daughter, Annie
F. McCardle, lot No. 50. and to the same.
Battle McCardle and Mary W. Loren, an
equal undivided one-third interest in
No. 1900 Fifteenth Street and 1876 II
Street Northwest. Annie F. McCardle
is named as executriN
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
FATHER RAPHAEL HoNoRED.

The Rev. Father Raphael. who Is known
to hundreds OF Catholics in Washington,
has been elected the new provincial OF
the Franciscan Order of the United
States. The election was presided over
by the Rev. Father Plus Trynovic. min
lister general of the Franciscans. who
came to this country from Rome for that
purpose.
The Rev. Father Raphael. who Is now
living In Spalding, Nebr., formerly lived
in this city. H il considered one Of the
best educated men in the franciscan
Order.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
HOT WEATHER ADVICE.

Surgeon General Tells what to
Drink, Eat, and Wear.
Surgeon General Blue, of the Public
Health Service. yesterday handed out q
bit Of hot weather advice. which. II fol-
lowed. he says. will make You healthy.
wealthy, and wise. "
Eat plenty Of fruits. all fresh vege-
tables that agree with you. as little
meat as possible. and starchy foods. like
potatoes. in moderate quantities.
Drink cooling beverages Of the soft.
non-aicoholic variety, plenty Of butter
milk and pure sweet milk, certified milk
preferred, alcoholic drinks only In great
est moderation. II at all. and cooled
carbonated or oxygenated drinka
Wear white outer Clothes blue under
wear. soft collars. straw hats. and easy
shoes.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
DYNAMITE PLOT
7OWRECKPRISON
Startling Disclosures Made by
Four Sing Sing Convicts
to District Attorney.
QUICK ACTION TAKEN
Ring Leaders Put in Solitary Con6ns.
ment and 800 Men Placed On
Bread and Water Diet.

Osssining. n. Y, July S.-Four pris-
oners In Sing Sing prison tonight dis
closed startling details Of a plot to de-
stroy the place and liberate Loo men
when questioned by District Attorney
Frederick z. Weeks. OF Westchester
County. in an Investigation which he be-
gan to ascertain II outside influence were
responsible for the recent DISASTROUS fires
and Instructions.
ately locked in dark cells, and 800 others
were placed indefinitely on a diet of
bread and water as a result Of the dis
closures. Sixty-fve of the most des-
perate Of the convicts will be removed
tomorrow to Auburn. and heroic meas
ures will be taken by Warden Clancy
to entirely stamp out sedtion.
The confession OF the four prisoners
was made in the presence Of the Dis
trict Attorney. Warden Clancy. and
stenographers. The men were unit In
testifying to the great scope Of the arson
plot. but while these declared the ''un-
foreground railroad in the prison was
responsible for the amazing scheme. the
fourth declared that a single crazed con-
Wet had started the trouble for devil
try"
Fire in Cell House.
A fire was discovered in the cell house
when Warden Clancy was preparing for
the investigation. The smoke was traced
to one Of the cells. where some rags
had ignited. The blaze was quickly ex-
tinguished.
Cocaine and morphine smuggled to
dope fiends" in the prison were largely
responsible for the outbreaks. The four
informers astounded Warden Clancy by
declaring that the drugs had been snug
gled in to the cells in bed sheets. books.
and unGer postage stamps. All convicts
are required to supply their own sheets.
Recently these coverings were received
in large numbers. Many OF them were
soaked in morphine. and the convicts
sucked and in some instances almost ate
them.
The name OF the men who started the
two fires were given TO Warden Clancy
and the District Attorney. These men
are among the ten put in dark cells,
known as the cooler"
District Attorney Weeks will lay the
facts before the grand jury at its next
meeting. All limitations OF a political
plot to discredit Warden Clancy will be
investigated.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

A horse. belonging to William Leapley,
Of 1913 Gales Street Northeast, was burned
to death last night in a fire. which de-
stroyed a row of frame sheds in tie
rear of the 800 block of that street.
Leapley and a number of neighbcrs
tried to save the horse. which was
valued at 500. The sheds were owned by
Leapley, l. S. MCGEE, NJ. D. Delaney,
and ]. ]. Johnson and were valued at
$1,000
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

Rome July 2s-Resenting criticism OF
his book. Guido Verona, novelist, to-
day fought duel with Clan Tito Ri
cordi, music publisher and head Of the
Italian Music Trust.
The publisher was wounded In the
neck, Verona expressed himself as salts
fed and the duel terminated.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
Shoe Men on Outing,

Members Of the shoe mems section of
the Retail Merchants Association will
go to Baltimore Wednesday to partici-
pate In the outing OF the shoe dealers.
statesmen, and shoe hoard of trade OF
Baltimore. Joseph Strasburger has re-
ceived the cards for the local men who
will be the guests Of the Baltimore organ
ization.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
WRITER AGAINST PATTERSON.


~s DsA~n 1k~ss
Doiptnent 10 Treasury Job.
Senator ovsrman Of North Carolina yes
terday received the following letter from
Thomas Dixon. author Of The Clans
man. and other novels. protesting against
the nomination Of Adam Z. Patterson ~
Register Of the Treasury:
I trust. az q North Carolinian. that
you VIII fight to the death the appoint
ment OF Patterson to boss the white girls
In the Treasury Department. The South
ern people today will never stand for
this. We have Travelled q long way from
the negro equality idea Of Cleveiands
day. This Treasury Department has been
a stencil In the nostrils of the nation for
years trust you win clean II out"
Senator Overman wrote back that he
will fight the appointment of Patterson.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
SAME OLD CRY.


The city man admits tbs hot;
He won't contend that 1t = not
And then no springs the same old wheeze;
Eat night We always get breeze"
His friend extols the country's charm,
But says that even 1t Ii warm.
That is. by day. Take notice. please:
At night they always get breeze.
II should 60 to Pluto's shore,
And chance to meet some local bore,
know he'd swear with fluent ease:
"At night We always get a breeze"
A Friendly Word.
81 have no bad habits" said the young
man. II don't smoke or drink"
Then I hardly think you will be happy
with my daughter" said the old man.
"She does BOTH
Paper and Slate.
MY profits are largely on paper" re-
marked the broker.
mine are on the slate" chimed in the
foxy coal dealer. with a wink.
All He Got.
~Struck wombat for a quarter Just
now. A rich relative had just sent him
ten dollars and some advice"
did he give you the quarter"
mo; but he passed along the advice"
After Vacation.
The dame was rather willowy
Before she went away.
The salt air made her pillowy;
Gained forty pounds. they say.
Lure of Beauty.
Beating a sword into a plowshare?"
inquired the tourist pleasantly. as he
halted at the door.
Beating a plowshare into sword"
responded the blacksmith. II manufac-
ture war relics"
just the Reverse.
"How did you become such a nervous
wreck"
Heavy strain. doc"
You have evidently occupied position
of much hazard"
You're right, doc. I have been open
ing the dining-room doors of a summer
hotel"
ho,nrInns .Tssh.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

Twelve thousand BARRIERS have gone on
a strike In New York. and We suppose
tho strike leaders will be accused of
being in the pa. of the safety-razor
manufacturers
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

Still. alfalfa Bill'' Murray. of Okla
no doesn't wear as much of it on his
face as some of the other m Der of the
House.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

Two speed. one forward and one reverse"
The safety of America lies not in the
million who are willing and able to blow
in a peck of assorted greenbacks for an
automobile, but in the millions who are
manning her porch swings and are get
ting to bed early in order to rise at
dawn the next day and work so hard
that they will be able to lay aside a
little money toward automobiles OF their
own.
Copyright. I'LL, b. James y. Mor.sw.l
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

However. the passenger does not get
so much Of it in his eye. The scoffers
further allege that 1t is impossible to
load up a porch swing with merry
friends and carry them to jolly little
restaurants many miles away. This is
perhaps the porch swings greatest
virtue.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

most industrious letter writers We ever
had in this country.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

Do You ppose Mexico would behave
any better if she W not right next to
Texas?
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

"Lamar's Lament will not be among
the six best sellers this season.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29

tleached with a cut lemon dipped In salt.
followed by washing with oeiA WsAsg.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
A hazardous job.

The most intellectual girl may be inter
ested in complexion creams.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
A Friendly Word.

81 have no bad habits" said the young
man. II don't smoke or drink"
Then hardly think you will be happy
with my daughter" said the old man.
"She does BOTH
The Washington herald., 1913-07-29
Paper and slate.

MY profits are largely on paper" re-
marked the broker.
mine are on the slate" chimed in the
foxy coal dealer. with a wink.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05
II II + CnNSpIP Nv Tale
l. - WIN In ~ Eo Thrill

That's the reason people read EN- I like
to dictate to YOU" he told her admir-
mgly. You feel things, but we cant
stop now. I'm lust beginning to feel it.
Come. come get this: With a sudden
impulse she clutched the handle Of the
stiletto and plunged ii deep into his VIII
famous heart. lie
AZ tbat moment the door bell rang and
Margarct. letting the pencil Slip FROM her
nge"s murmurcd broken "rhauk Cod
'Nhat's the matter now" hc Snarled.
''1hc door bell rang, she replied.
Let IL ring he snapped. 'H won't
see anyone Whcrc was t. You've
thrown me OFF again. she plunged the
knife into his villaiuuus heart He"
A Welcome Interruption.
There came a heavy knock at the door
There's some one knocking at the
door said Margaret quickly.
Il don't care If there is" Mr. CIaver-
ing's voice rose. Il don't intend to be dis
turbed when I'm debating Plunged it
deep into his vllainous heart He
Damn it, there it goes again he broke
of as the knock was repeated
shall see who il ISL" offered Narga-
res eagerly.
40 s., down, ] won't bee bothered,
I'urgea " deep into his
THE kuven came a rhIrl tim. aud more
loudly Nr Csverlre dropped the Ihon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05

on the desk with crash and almost
leaped into the air, Shrieking:
How can I concentrate my thoughts
with that terrible racket going on? Tell
mo that win You? How can I dictate
when I'm disturbed so? WHO is it,"
he screamed.
It's me, sab answered a sepulcnral
voice. Nh ClaVerinG sprarg Al tile door
ana threw il open With savage yank
that all but unlirgeG f..
"Nhar do You want Won black ch.m-
panzee.' ne roared. "Haven't / told YOU
never TO disturb me when I'm at work."
81 beg your pardon, sah. bat
No. YOU won't beg my pardon lie
was dancing with rage What is it.?
Can't YOU talk? You squiggey- eyed. flat
nosed daughter of Ham! You-you"-
He suddenly seemed about to weep.
why can't think Of words when | want
to use them!'
At this even Martha rebelled We'll,
If you find any, she retorted. indignant
ly, 81 hopes dey choke YOU"
This seemed TO be the last straw. Mr..
Clsvering choked, waved his arms fran
tically about his head. dashed back into
the room and slumped down at his desk,
shaking his head patheticauy
"ENe'Ybody'S against ne today" he
whined My great brain paralyzed by
Interruptions Can't I ever have quieta
IA not a machine. must De treated
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05
A Tale of Adventure With
a Thrilling Love Interest

kindness: You get a little rest while
| see her"
The Spanish Woman.
Mr.. Clavering studied the card in his
hand.
Relatives OF the late James Morton. >"
he murmured. Tim, Might get some in
formation from her. Come in"' he called
as there came another knock on the door
And Martha ushcred d rather plump wom-
an in black with black veil 50 heavy
that il was impossible to determine even
The shape of her head
She approached the desk and stood 81
lent, Martha in her wake. Clavering
glared at the old negro
well, are you a relative of the late
James Morton?" he demanded. savagely
mo. sah-no sah." exclaimed Martha
with start. Il never had no"
We'll, then. get out, You wanted to
see me- he went on in scarcely less un-
pleasant tones to the silent stranger
We'll, be quick! I've only got a few
minutes"
you are Mr.. Clavering?" inquired the
woman. with very marked foreign ac-
cent
''Non know ! am was the ungracious
reply There's mmur" wasted asking
thaD You wrote un this caro- that YOU
WEI" a r.'aejv, of the lale James Morton
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05

who was murdered at the Hotel Beau
mont"
Isl. Senior" murmured the woman.
"Senor! You're a Spaniard, are you
cried NJ Clayering. triumphantly tins
yelled head turned slowly as if the W"-
man were looking uueasily about t'
room,
Morton's Relative
You speak rcepagnol?" She asked.
NO But YOU needn't be afraid Raise
that veil" he ordered, impatieutly
can't ;alN to anybody with a lace eur
tain over her face. OH" he exclaimed
as she complied, u can see You ~,
Spansh--and you are Morton's relative.
said at the beginning he was either a''
Italian or Spaniard and l was rlgh"
What relation was the murdered man u
you?"
'He was my uncle" was the low re-
ply. Her big. lustrous black eyes gazeo
sorrowfully into his
"Oh, he was, eh?' unused Mr. Claver'
ing, ewing her keeuly "What did you
come 10 see me for?"
Because ] think you can help me.
She replied.
Help you he snapped. "Why should
help YOU"
II have been reading Your cley,r -.o..
rs c1,uc "ut Ia The PAPER the Wo'.'.
To 3. Continued Tomorrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05
TODAY'S INSTALLMENr.

His tone suddenly changed 10 one of
remarkable Kindness ana cucouragemc
Don't go DE was actually ploadins.
You're the best one i've ever had take
my dictation. You're a steady girl al
ways ready To work. Perhaps you're
nervous. Well. wen work til O'Clock,
and then IN send you with Martha to
the moving pictures There-there sit
down
And from sheer lack of strength to re-
sist. she permitted him TO put her back
in her chair
lie rummaged in Mis- pockets and pro-
duced a small ana much so1ed paper bag
and opened ID 'lIaNc d pelre'uUrf'" he
suggested, ercouiagMgk
NO" replied trc 2Irl ouu mechanically
picked up lhe pencil Mn Clayeriug pate
ted hef shoulder suo nodded appruNiugN
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05
A Story of the War Against the
White Slavers of New York

Us Boys

Authorized noVelizaton Of "The Con
Spracy," by Robert Baker and John EN-
erson, now being produced by Charles
Frohman az the Gsrrick theater, New
York city
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-17
STOLE FOR BED
WENT TO PRISON.

II did it. I was starving. 1
have not eaten in three days. In
prison l caught tuberculosis. Now l
can't work. I guess you had better
send me back to prison at least
won't starve there -
This was the dHspairing cry of a
twenty seven-year old man in an
Eastern city when caught few days
ago with $500 worth of stolen dresses.
Investigation showed that through a
lack of funds the local anti -tuberculo-
sis society had been unable to send
this man to a sanitarium where he
belonged. and there was no place for
him but the prison. Every Red Cross
seal you buy helps some one in dis
tress or helps to prevent trouble and
sickness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-17
Here's a Good Show.

Most people do not keep in touch
with plays and the companies produc-
ing them and do not know from the
name and advertising whether they
are going to be up to the standard or
not, but l feel safe in guaranteeing
to my patrons of the opera house that
the play "Alias Jimmy Valentine
which have billed for Friday night
Dec. 10Th, is one of the higher class.
1t has cast of 10 or IA people and
the principals are above the average
seen on the road. 1t is put on here
by Jones & Crane. the same company
mot the same people) who played
The Wolf = They carry their own
scenery; among it is a large vault
door. This play is novel, exciting,
has some smart comedy in it and will
be very different than any other play
you have ever seen. Respectfully,
j. D. Hatcn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-17
Obituary-Specht.

Mrs. Sarah Specht, a former resi-.
dent of Milwaukee died Thurday
evening, Nov. %. at ST. Mary g
hospital, Racine, after a short illness,
age 70 years. The remains were
brought to the new funeral parlors of
the Beffel Undertaking company on
Sixth street, and prepared for burial
They will be taken to the family resi-
dence, 847 Grand avenue, Sunday
morning. She is survived by three
sons, two daughters. two sisters, one
brother, besides large number of
relatives and friends. The funeral
will take place Monday morning at
ten o'clock from the house after which
the interment will take place in the
Forest Home cemetery at Milwaukee,
Racine Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-17
LANCASTER A GREAT
STOCK SHIPPING POINT

Very few people who are not famil
lar with the number of cars of stock
shipped from this station have even
the remotest ioea of the amount of
money necessary to carry on the bust
ness of stock buying or what the pay
ments for live stock amounts to each
and every day, during the fall season
particularly. A little quizzing of our
stock-buying firms the other day
brought out the information that dur
ing the month of November a total of
$4,000 was paid out in this city for
stock shipped from this station, which
means nearly $4,000 for every business
day of the month.-Richland Center
Democrat.
A very good showing, but Lancas
ter can go it little better. During
the month of November there was
shipped from this station 81 car loads
of live stock for which was paid the
sum of $130. 500. The month of De-
cember is likely to be much great
er On Monday of this week
alone there were Is car loads of stock
shipped from Lancaster, representing
about $27, 900 worth See names in
our list of stock shipments in another
column,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-17
Resolutions.

Whereas, it has been the ruling
of an Allwise God that neighbor
Leroy F. Judd should be taken from
us while in the prime of young man
hood and that useful life be ended,
and whereas, this Camp has by his
death lost one of it's highly esteemed
members; Therefore, BIZ it
Resolved by Sylvan Camp, No. rs,
Modern Woodmen of America. that in
the death of neighbor Judd this Camp
has lost faithful member True to
his society, sympathetic, and kind to
those who we're needy or distressed, he
was a good citizen.
Resolved, That we shall ever prize
his memory, and that we extend to
his widow. children and mother, our
sincere and heartfelt sympathy, and
commend them to the care of Divine
Providence who doeth all things
we'll. =
Resolved, That our charter be
draped in mourning for 60 days, and
that copy of these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the Camp,
and copy thereof be transmitted to
the widow of our deceased neighbor
Signed. w. W. Ritchie,
Benjamin Suer,
William E. Webb.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-17
AT the Orpheum.
column.

F. G. Burr is giving some excel.
lent shows at the Orpheum now.
Monday and Tuesdays bill-"The
Diver" was especially good. To.
night and tomorrow night the program
will be The Madonna of the Storm,
dramatic; His First Performance. y
comedy; "Jaffa, the seaport of
Jersualem, and its orange industry. +"
educational Friday and Saturday
evenings of this week THE Kid
Sheriff. = western; "Slruths I'm
awares. comedy, Low Caste Bur-
mese, - educational. In the near
future Mr.. Burr will show a 1000 foot
film special entitled 1.-THE Prisoner
of Zenda. = Next Monday and Tues
day evening there will be a 1000 #.
special feature picture entitled Janet
of the Dunes -