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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
Socialist Party Losing.

The National Socialist party admits
officially that the organization, from a
membership of $4,000, has shrunk to
$1,000. 1t is unfortunate for the So
cialists, as a national party, that it has
become identified with the Industrial
Workers of the World to such an ex-
tent that, as the indianapolis News re-
minds us, at the Socialist convention in
that city last year the result was an
open break between the conservatives
and radicals.
1t would be regrettable if the $4,000
which left the Socialist party should
have joined the |. w. w. But we
opine that they have not. Yet it re-
mains a fact that the Socialist party
has lost strength since the last national
election. despite local gains in Montana
and Texas. Socialism never had more
than a sectional growth in this country.
1t has regularly lost in one place that
which it gained in another. For this
reason the party never has made alarm
ing progress. 1t is admitted that the
Socialist party has had a part to per-
form in the progressive attempt TO
shape the policies of this country. 1t
was used as an avenue of protest in
many local elections, and it gained its
point at Milwaukee and Schenectady,
but not until both Of the old parties
proved recreant.
As time progressed. the Socialist
party demonstrated its unhtness to
profit by its victory. All parties, at
some period or other, fail to satisfy
the cravings of a progressive people.
This has been made plain in the last
decade. and as a result there was dis
satisfaction. There will always be
some who look with favor at Social
ism. Having been tried and found
wanting, we cannot see that there is
much hope for the Socialists, certainly
not for radicals who preach sabotage.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
THE WASHINGTON HERALD THURSDAY. AUGUST "A 1919

gradually this hope has been becoming
fainter. and now the sentiment among
Sulzer's old friends here seems to b one
Of pity.
Lawyers In the House expressed the
opinion that Gov. Sulzer cannot BE- I'M
peached for personal acts committed De-
fore he became Governor.
The Governors privileges are based on
the Constitution" said Representative
Flood Of Virginia. one Of the lawyers IN
the House. "The Legislature can mo-
add TO or subtract any qualification upon
which impeachment proceedings can De
brought"
Representative Francis Burton Harrison
of New York also is OF the opinion that
it was doubtful whether the fmpeacn-
ment can lie for acts committed before
Sulzer took the oath.
Representative Montague, former Gov
ernor Of Virginia, said:
las a general proposition, Impeachment
cannot lie upon acts which are com,
mitted prior to induction into once, ana
which are personal and not relating 10
the ONCE"
Representative Henry II Texas. chair.
man of the House Rules Committee, SAID
that the Jurisdiction OF the Legislature
to impeach for acts committed prior to
the Governors Inauguration was, In MS
opinion, very doubtful.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
FOREIGN TEAMS ARE
ARRIVING FOR SHOOT
Those Representing Peru and Agen-
tine Republic Reach Camp Perry
from SeaTirt,

Camp Perry, Ohio. Aug. 13.-The first
foreign teams arrived at the interna-
tional rifle tournament range this even
ing-those representing the Argentine
Republic and Peru. which came by spe-
cial train from the Seagirt range.
where they have been practicing for the
Pan-American Shooting Unions 800
meter match. September ..
The New Jersey team, commanded by
its new captain. Maj. William B. Martin.
Of Elizabeth. came with the South Amer
leans. and the Pennsylvania team, in
command Of Capt. O. c. Copelin. ar
rived this morning. Arizona and In
diana also came today.
Cuba has withdrawn from the tourna-
ment because il is not a member of either
the International Union or the Pan
American Shooting Union. The United
States team for the International Unions
match will not be selected until Au-
gust IS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
YOURSELVES STRANGE WELL.
Curious Basin In England. Whose
Waters Ebb and Flow Like Tide.

from the Nide NVid Mashklne
Two miles out from Seattle. on the
main road between that town and Ingle-
ton, Yorkshire. England. there is TO be
found one of the most curious Of ma
tural phenomena in the shape of the
famous ebbing and flowing well OF Gig
gleswick.
A small, unpretentious. little structure,
scarcely to be distinguished from the or
binary trough OF water to be seen on
many of our country roads, 1t is yet
one OF the most quaint and fascinating
spectacles one could hope to see. AS
the name implies. the well has the nature
Of tide; II ebbs and flows continually.
though by no means with regularity
Sometimes the privileged traveller will see
the oblong stone basin filled with clear
water: then. even as he gazes into its
pelIucid depths. the water gradually
sinks until the trough Is half empty. or
it may be more. There is barely time
to wonder at this strange thing ere, with
a rush and a whirl, the trough is again
full.
The ebb and flow continues with more
or less marked effect, and the water is
never at the same level for two conse-
cutive minutes. Some times the outflow
has scarcely begun before the basin again
fills. but at other times the trough is al
once in a couple OF hours. the well Is
completely emptied. and then the won
derinS beholder sees what is apparently
huge worm double quickly across the
base of the trough. 1t is all done in an
instant, and one has but little chance
TO note the size Of the worm ere the
creature disappears and the water again
bubbles over the mouth of the basin.
The whole thing has touch of the
weird. There is no visible outlet. though.
by putting ones hand into the trough.
one can feel a small hole in the side OF
the basin. 1t may be through this that
the water escapes, but where 1t goes to
is mystery just as much as how the
well refills so rapidly. The ground round
the base of the trough is hard and dry.
and the water could not possibly be
spilled there without some sign being left
1t must, therefore, sink back into the
underground cistern from which. as
spring. 1t arises.
Local scientists have a theory TO the
effect that the whole thing Is due to
current of air which passes through the
base of the trough, and point out that
when the wind is in certain quarters the
worm" is seen more often than when
contrary winds blow. The well Is STEPPED
in antiquity. and is mentioned by the
earliest OF travellers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
THURSDAY. AUGUST IA. 1913.
Senator Clayton's Appointment.

No one questions the entire fitness
of Henry D. Clayton to represent Ala
bama in the United States Senate. He
has experience, ability, integrity-in
fact. every qualification essential TO the
high position.
Nevertheless. the decision reached
by the Democratic leaders of the SEN
ate that Gov O'Neal had no right 10
appoint any one TO fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Senator John
ston is one that must eventually be up
held. Since the ratification of the
seventeenth amendment to the Consti-
tuition no person can become a United
States Senator unless he has been elect
ed by the people OF his State or unless
the Legislature OF the State has en-
powered the Governor TO make a tenn
porary appointment pending an cleo
ton. The language is so plain that no
misunderstanding is possible The
amendment says:
When vacancies happen in the rep
resentation of any State in the Senate,
the executive authority of such State
shall issue writs OF election to fill SUCH
vacancies: Provided. that the Legis-
lature OF any State may empower the
executive thereof to make temporary
appointment until the people fill the
vacancies by election as the Legislature
may direct.
Under the plain mandate OF this
amendment he Legislature of Georgia
directed special election to be held
so that there might he no question as
10 the legality OF Senator Bacon's posi-
ton. even though he was holding an
appointment by the Governor. and the
people OF Maryland are about to hold
an election 10 elect a successor to Sena-
tor Jackson. who also holds a Cow
crnors commission. 1t was plainly
Gov. O'Neals duty either to issue a
writ for a special election. as Gov
Goldsborough of Maryland has done
or else to convene the Alabama Legis-
lature and secure its authority to make
the appointment.
The provision that this amendment
shall not be so construed as to effect
the election or term of any Senator
chosen before it becomes valid as a
part OF the Constitution" cannot be
effectively quoted as giving the Cover
nor a warrant for his action. The
term OF the late Senator Johnston was
in no wise affected by the amendment.
1t was ended by death. This being
the case. vacancy has happened and
the two methods OF filling that vacancy
are plainly prescribed. Any departure
from these methods invalidates the
seat.
1t is true that the Democratic ma
jority for the tariff bill is uncomfor-
tably close. and every vote is needed
TO secure the enactment of the law.
notwithstanding this. the Democratic
leaders have considered the question
as lawyers and not as partisans, and
for this they deserve high commenda-
ton. 1t is a pity that Governor O'Neal
did not follow the plain direction of
the new amendment and still more a
pity that he raised a question which
his action.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
CAUSES !,
Scene in COURT
Trial Of Leo Frank Enlivenel
by Denunciation Of
Lawyer.
TAKEN OUT OF ROOM
Testimony Of Day b Slightly to hs
Advantage Of The De-
fendalt.
TAKEN OUT OF ROOM

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 1a-Mrs. Rea Frank,
mother of Leo Frank. on trial for the
murder of little Mary Phagan. caused 8
dramatic scene In court this afternoon BY
rising in her chair and denouncing So
licitor Dorsey as he was making charges
of grossly improper conduct on the part
of Frank with young girls IN his fac.
tory.
Franks attorneys have put the accused
mans character In issue. and were call.
ing witnesses to testify about the seem
ing cleanness Of Franks life. J. ASHLEY
Jones, an insurance man who had writ.
ten a policy on Franks life. had testifet
that, so far as he knew. Franks life
was clean. and had been turned over t
the State for cross-examination.
Solicitor Dorsey at once began to hrt
questions at the witness regarding
Franks alleged attempts at familiarity
with young girls.
You didn't hear what he said to Mrs
Pearl Dodson, when she stood talking
to her and her daughter with money In
his hand. and you didn't hear how she
hit him with a monkey wrench"
'.You didn't hear how he was accus.
toned to slap girls and how he had nude
pictures in his Officer
10 all lHccc anu othcf qdcStiohs
witness said mo-" and then Solicitor
Dorsey shouted:
Didn't you hear about twelve months
ago that Frank had little girls in his
ofice?'
On hearing this question Mrs. Frank,
mother of the accused, turned in her
seat beside Frank and faced the solicit
tor.
mo. nor you either" she shrieked. her
face flushed and her eyes flashing.
The aged woman was enraged and she
continued TO denounce the solicitor while
being led from court.
Franks wife also showed emotion and
the face of the accused man flushed when
the solicitor hurled his sensational ques-
tons at the witness.
Several character witnesses from Brook
Ign, n. Y. swore that Franks character
has always been good.
Lemmie Quinn. a foreman at Franks
factory, called by the defense. swors
that he visited the factory on the day OF
the murder. and that he saw Frank ID
his office writing at 12:9. almost the
exact time that the State claims Mary
Phagan was killed. On cross-examina'
ton, Quinn admitted that he had radi-
cally changed the evidence he gave al
the coroner's inquest
Over the protest of the State Judge
Roam allowed the defense to place be-
fore the jury the results of experiments
made by four men, who re-enacted Al
the pencil factory Jim Conley's story, as
told on the witness stand, taking part
in the conversations and movements that
ConIey claims he participated in with
Frank, when the negro alleges the muir
dered girls body was being hidden In
the basement.
DIR. Owens, who described the expert
ments. swore they required eighteen
minutes z much longer time than Con-
lev swore he and Frank consumed in
disposing of the girls body.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
SYNDICATE TO HANDLE
RAILROAD SECURITIES
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. viii Head Banker
Organization to Take South
ern Pacific Ronds.

New York. Aug. 1s.-Between 600 and
100 banking firms in the United States
and Europe have been organized into a
syndicate managed by Kuhn. Loeb &
Co. to underwrite the $4,000 900 Southern
Pacific stock to be sold by the Union
Pacific under the dissolution decree.
Subscriptions called for larger amount
than the aggregate Of the offerings.
Clerks In the banking district are busy
making allotments to the banks today.
No information could be obtained today
as to what proportion of the subscrip-
tons will be given the bankers.
With the exception Of the syndicate
organized to underwrite the security
offering at the formation of the Steel
Corporation in 1901. and that formed last
March to underwrite the s12s. 900 South
ern Pacific securities held by the Union
Pacific. the syndicate just completed is
the largest ever organized.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
DENIAL ISSUED THAT
WILSON WIRED SULZER
TO MAKE NO DEFENSE

Authoritative denial was made yester-
day of a published report that President
Wilson had wired to Gov. Sulzer urging
him not to make any technical defense.
but to present his best case at regular
trial II was said at the White House
that the President had not communicated
with Gov. Sulzer on this subject
DEVELOPMENTS at Albany are being fol-
lowed with intense interest by Demo-
Gratis in the Senate. Gov. Sulzer's old
friends in the House have been hoping
that he finally would be able to explain
away the transactions that have formed
the hasig Of the. stack upon him but
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
4 DRAB EXISTENCE.

No wonder humorists lose heart,
No wonder that they mournful seem.
No wonder that they live apart
Or that their sad eyes never beam.
I questioned one and asked him why
He wasn't gay. like other folks.
The man responded with a sigh:
I've written 10000 jokes"
Some 10000 jokes" he said,
I've written TO keep out Of debt"
He added. as he shook his head.
Il never wrote a good one yet"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
Suffers Case.

We are more than surprised to read
the New York Tribune's insistent de-
mand that Gov. Sulzer should be i'm
peached. and that such action is the
only one which the Legislature of that
State could take if it has due regard
to the honor of the Empire State.
Looking at the merits of the case
as outsiders who are not biased in
their opinion by political affiliations,
we fail to see how impeachment pro-
ceedings can be carried to successful
end in this particular case.
We agree (prina facie. as the law
yers say). that. unless the evidence be
manufactured, Mr.. Sulzer may have
sworn to falsehood in his statement
of campaign contributions. But to be-
gin with, he may have bona fde ac-
cepted such statement submitted to hin;
by others of the State Committee who
prepared it. In this case Mr.. Sulzer
was crininally reckless and imprudent.
According TO the statute of the State
of New York, civil officials can be
impeached only for "willful and corrupt
misconduct in Office" This is common
sense, and We cannot see how Gov.
Sulzer is TO be tried on impeachment
proceedings for some alleged crime
committed before he was inaugurated
as Governor. The alleged misconduct
was not committed while he was in
Office" which he assumed January I
of this year, but prior to that date
The only redress against Gov. Sulzer
lies in proceedings before the crimi-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

From London Life.
ABDUL Azix, tie ex-Sultan of Morocco.
who is at present studying English cue
toms from the seclusion Of a Kensinstcn
hote is one Of the most unassuming
monarchs 1t has ever been my fortune to
meet II Is now nesrly ten years since
first met Abdul in his capital, Fes.
Even as write can picture the white
walls, the low domes Of the mosques and
the green tiles of the Sultan's palSce
shimmering in the bright sunshine. and
can recall the heat. the dust, and the
I.es that characterize Fee. To be Erg-
lish and photographer was In those
days an "open sesame" to the sultan. end
/ was not long at the consulate before
messenger from the Sultan arrived
with an Invitation to take tea with Alb
dul. u the palace,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
cHINAldAN HANDS K. O.
TO IRISH ANTAGONIST
Al Chsss Makes Paddy Mccarthy
Quit in Sixth Round Of
Ring battje.

New York, Aug. 13.-That the Chinese
are making rapid strides In the ways OF
the Occident. was demonstrated tonight
at the st. Nicholas Athletic Club, when
An Chung. a genuine celestial. made
Paddy Mccarthy quit at the end Of six
rounds in what was to have been a ten
round affair.
smashes to the Jaw and had the man
with the Irish name going fast.
Paddy quit cold. The Chinaman be-
came enraged at this and had it not
been for the interference of the referee
he would hav pounded his opponent into
helplessness. All Chung had q number
Of celestial friends on hand to encourage
him and they made the rafters ring when
their compatriot made Mccarthy quit,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

From the Chicago Tribune.
There is police duty to be done in
the countries neighboring to the Pana-
ma Zone. and II Congress is determined
that It shall not be done by contract
and agreement. 1t may be prepared to
find 1t done otherwise.
Mr.. Bryan offered the Senate q pro-
posal to which Nicaragua, or the gov.
eminent that We there recognize, had
agreed. 1t would promote peace ana
security OF property: it would not de-
prive Nicaraguans of liberty or nation
ality. Mr.. Bryan may be trusted 10
be the last American statesman to
come forward with any such proposal
But the Senate shifts at theories and
IL blind to facts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
YOUTH IS POSTMASTER.
Mt Trenton, Mo-, YOuns.
est In State.

Trenton CNo.) Dispatch
Winning the distinction of being the
Youngest postmaster in Missouri and the
Youngest in the country yet appointed by
President Wilson. Wilbur E Austin has
assumed charge Of the Trenton ONCE at
Is. II is a second class ONCE, with a
salary of s2,4oO a year.
Austin was nominated by President
Wilson over five opponents. all Of whom
have been prominent in party affairs in
this lection for years He was backed
by Col E. NJ HARDER. OF Trenton. An
uncle. who is a close friend of Congress
man ". W. Rucker. and was recommend
ed by the Congressman.
Last November he was candidate Tor
treasurer of Grundy County, and in
county normally 100 Republican. he was
defeated by a scant 800 votes and made
practically no campaign because Of Ill
health.
He is the son Of W. E. Austin. president
Of the First National Bank. in which in
stitution he acted as teller for four and
one-half years until appointed postmas-
ter, when he resigned.
Austin's first and only announcement
was that the assistants would be encour-
aged to do their duty and that they need
have no fear that political differences
would in any way AFFECT their standing In
the service.
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nal courts. He may find that the people
decline TO place any more confidence
in him. He may be made to see that
the only thing for him to do is to re-
sign his high office and become a po-
litical back number; but there is no
law to impeach an officer for what he
did before he took the oath of office.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
MODERN INVENTIONS
WOMENS CLUBS
ny GEORGE FITCH,
Author of ~At Good Old Siwash."

rs pressing a worse fault than finch
ing?' "will Jack johnson ever come
back?' and "Who shot first in the last
gamer"
America is now full of homes In which
the wives talk to their husbands out OF
the knowledge gathered in their club dis
cussions, and the said husbands. unless
they are able to conceal a pocket diction-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
G. W. and w. J. b. on Living Cost
From the Kansas City Times.

G. W. and w. J. b. on Living Cost.
From the Kansas City Times.
Mr.. Bryan, by the way. Is not the first
higher up at the National Capital 70
complain about the cost Of living. II the
Nebraska statesman is forced to II, he
may call upon some very eminent author
ity on the subject.
There was G. Washington. for instance.
While the Capital still was located IN
Philadelphia and Mr.. Washington was
occupying the Executive Mansion. wages
IS, 900 per year. no provision for board
and keep" he was once overheard 10 re-
mark (to Mrs. Washington. Perhaps. ac-
cording to no less accurate historian than
John Spencer Bassett:
There was no Chautauqua platform In
those days. SO the farmer from Fairview.
Nebr., may draw his own conclusion as
to what the farmer from Mount Vernon.
Va. would have done il there had been
such a thing as Chautauaua at $50
each performance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
In Some Demand.

MY brand OF cigarettes is selling
very we'll"
'Candor however. compels me to tell
you that you could improve it. old
man."
Il don't want to improve It. That
brand is so bad that people are using
it to break off on"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
Society Note.

From the Agatha tKy.) News
Miss Deliria Duggins, talented daush-
ter Of DR.. Dyggins. received picture
post card, showing Union Station. Louis-
VILE, from the hardware drummer that
visited Agatha two MAeaA aga ~
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

Gov. Sulzer seems to be willing to play
the game, but he objects to Tammany's
rules.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

II a Venezuelan revolution were as
bloody as it is noisy it would be a more
serious matter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

There is good ground for the suspicion
that those who wear green hose are
lacking in gray matter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

A Boston minister says he would pre-
skirt How is that for realism?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

A New England Senator advocating
lower tariff duties simply goes to prove
that anything may happen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

Most of Mexico's anger toward the
United States seems to exist in this
country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

what shall We do with calves?" asks
an agricultural editor. Some chorus
girls pad EN-.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

Wonder II We could borrow Europe
recipe for restoring peace in the Bal
kans?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14
A Mistake Somewhere.

whats this jar of cream cheese
doing on my desk?"
II thought that jar belonged on
your desk. Gee whizz, I must have
spread the sandwiches last night with
library paste"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

Washington climate seems to be hne
for aviation. -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-14

As a rule. tears do not accompany
baby's cries until it is three months old.