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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
Ohio Law Forces Him to
Make Formal Announce
ment of Candidacy.
WILL NOT ENTER
INTO A CONTEST
But ANY Candidate for Demo
cratic Delegate May Use the
Presidents Name

Washington. Feb. H. President vii
son consented formally to-day for the
first time 20 the use Of his name as
Presidential candidate in the coming
campaign. At the same time he dc
clarcd that he was entirely unwilling
to enter into any contest" for rcuom-
nation.
This definition Of the Presidents at
titudc, in line with the plans Of his
political associates. is expected 70 bring
into the open the campaign beng made
in his favor throughout the country.
Mr. Wilson's declaration was made IN
a letter to Charles Q. IIildcbrant, See
rotary of State Of Ohio. who had writ
ten that the candidates for delegates
from that state to tho national conven-
tions must signify their choices for
President by February - and that no
. Presidential candidates could be named
in that connection without their con
sent.
In several other states. where no
such requirements arc imposed, Mr..
Wilson's name already hiss been placed
on primary ballots and his friends
generally have taken it for granted that
B. would be a candidate If convinced
that there was any considerable pop
ular demand FOR it.
II am incosing 70 YOU letter. "
President Wilson wrote TO Mr. Hide
branf. the occasion of which | dare
say Will he quite obvious. Friends IN
Ohio have called my attention 10 Sec
ton 1854 Of the General Code OF Ohio,
a. amended in 1919, with regard TO
primary elections, and have requested
I that ! indicate my willingness 10 have
my name used.
II accordingly take the liberty o.
sending you the inclosed letter as for
nal permission under the statute"
The letter the President Enclosed was
as follows:
"Whilc | am entirely unwilling 70
enter into any contest for the Presl-
Dental nomination Of the Democratic
party. am willing 10 permit the use
OF my name. that the Democrats in ONO
may make known their preference ~
regard 10 tha' nomination.
In order. therefore, 20 satisfy the
technical requirements OF the statutes
of lie state of Ohio. hereby consent
to The use Of my name as a candidate
for the Presidency by any candidate
who seeks 10 be elected delegate 70
the National Democratic Convention
which d. TO assemble in June next
Tho President takes the attitude that
the voters will have 10 determine
whether he will make the race for tho
Presidency as the Democratic candi-
date. In a letter written 10 A. Mitchell
Palmer, then Representative from
Pernsyl,anis. before his Inauguration.
Mr.. VIII. n made it plain that ne would
be candidate again only If the Demo
cratic voters desired IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15

speaker. lie pleaded on familiar l''
for reform in prison. declaring thai 70
form Of prisons must come i''l
within.
Among those seated on the platter,
we're Winston Churchill. George Io'
Gor Battle. Mrs. james J. SioTro7' E
Boston. q sister OF Mr Osborne 81.
Ike him. active IN prison WORK %. J''
\. Hincsbury, Judge William j. va
hans. Valerian J. OFarrell, Mss va Nsa
cline l.. Doty, Frank Isnnebagm:: H..
ard VI. Wurd, Mrs. Annie P. L. fi ....
William II. Baldwin. Sd, Nrs. . Ai:.
Preston. Alexander KARIN, d.. l. s'Ss'
Within. Or. Alfred d. Chandler pre-
dent of the New Jersey Reiorms,o'.
ana J. r. Reynolds. the pioneer prsS.
worker Of the Christian Science Oa1'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
WAR POST MAY GO
TO AN OUTSIDER
President May Go Beyond Off
cial Circles in Naming Sec
rotary. Saws RepOrt.

Washington. Feb. 14.-While Prcsi-
dent Wilson has not selected p now
Secretary Of War. It was indicated to-
night that the choice lay between Sec
rotary Houston OF the Department Of
Agriculture and several men outside
Of official life. The President is care
fully canyassing the qualifications Of
all the men he considers available. II
is said that although he may reach a
decision at any time. II is probable no
nomination Will be made for several
days.
Among tie men outside OF official
life understood TO be under considera-
ton are Carter Harrison. former
Mayor of Chicago, and Judson Harmon,
former Governor Of Ohio. Assistant
Secretary Peters Of the Treasury De
partment. Secretary Lane of the In
terror Department and Counsellor Polk
Of the state Department also have been
suggested. Carl Nrooman, Assistant
Secretary OF Agriculture. is said 10 be
possible successor 20 Secretary
Houston. should the latter be shifted
20 the Wa Department
The President has received large
number Of political Endorsements for
various men but officials say the Sc
lection will not be made upon political
grounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
SUFFRAGISTS GET BOX
AT REPUBLICAN MEETING

Womcn will get n voice in party
affairs tonight. The Kcpub''osn
state Committee has allotted "A box
to the Congressional nion at the
Carnegie Hall meeting and VIII al
low it's occupants sufficient time on
the programme TO present their case
for Federal action.
Drspcd With the union colors and
the new banner. the congressional
Irion boy will be ono of tho most
spectacular things in the hall. "
will he occupied by Mrs. Robert
Niles, Mrs. Calvin Iomkins, Mrs.
LOWS /. Dcla6cld. Mrs. Marcus VI.
Marks and Mrs. {. 7. kechn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15

a smile. "and have no fear OF any eN-
animation Of the vouchers
The state committee viii hoid
meeting ~ p. m. to-day at the re,
publican Club. The convention VII
orcr nj 5 p. m, with state Chairman
Tanner presiding The gavel VIII DC
turned over 20 ex-senator Root as tenn
porary chairman, and he will deliver
a "kcynotc" speech. Senator Mads
worth "a slated as permanent chalr
man. and will address the convention
tomorrow. and is expected 20 attack
both the foreign and domestic policies
Of the present national Administration;
The dclegates-at-largc will be selected
tomorrow and platform adopted
which will include the big issues IN inc
coming national campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15

said. had noticed the change and Won
dered at il. for under the old system
the Officers nose was always 20 the
grindstone; If he did not report pris-
oner ne would be reported himself. and
at the end OF the day he was not hu-
man II he was nervous and crouch. "
He told Of a prisoner discharged
from Sing Sing yesterday morning.
broken in health. with no home and n
friends and but SO in money.
Il am afraid" said he, that that
nan. who probably IS in this audience
tonight. will have hard time Of II.
When he left told him that II his
money gave out before he got work TO
come back to Sing Sing. and the Mutual
Welfare League would take care OF
him."
Thomas Mott Osborne was the last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
HUGHES SENTIMENT
GROWING RAPIDLY
Republicans Find Many Sup
pOrters for Justice
Upstatc.

Scatimcn, among the Republicans or
New York in favor Of the nomination
81 Justi,c Charles f. Hughes for Presi-
dent is gaining in strength rapidly.
This was the report given yesterday
BY a number OF influential leaders from
throughout the state, who have come
here TO attend the unofficial Republi-
can convention to-day.
The greatest interest was expressed
in the Washington dispatch in The
Tribune yesterday morning stating that
we'll informed Republicans at the ma
tional capital feel certain that Justice
Hughes will accept the nomination foo
President If it is rendered to him by
the Chicago convention.
II was regarded as certain that the
removal Of doubt az TO the intentions
Of Justice Hughes will cause senti-
ment in favor Of his nomination TO
take concrete form Secretly the Re
publican "Old Guard" of the state do
not relish the nomination Of Justice
Hughes. They want to nominate a
winning candidate. however and there
is q very general agreement that JUS
tice Hughes is at the present time the
strongest possible candidate in sight.
one state leader in discussing The
Tribune dispatch yesterday morning re
called that William Barnes at the re
cent dinner Of the Albany Republican
organization declared the Republican
nomination TO- P-esiie2. a. :hc Cb: e
cago convention would win. because he
would have TO be winner TO get the
nomination. Whether Barnes had Jus
tee Hughes in mind al the time is no
known, but it is known that many OF
his close friends have told him that
Justice Hughes is about the only Re
publican who can fiji the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
TRAIN HITS FUNERAL PARTY
Wrecks Bus and Tears on Part OF
Indertaker's Ear.

Hackensack. y. j.. Feb. IA fu-
neral party IN a large auto bus NAY
rowly escaped death at the Park Ridge
crossing Of the New jersey & New
York Railroad at 6:l5 this evening
when it was struck by a passenger
train and uptet.
The auto was returning from the
burial Of Mrs. William Schaofer, Of
Park Ridge. ct Union Hill. and was
travelling along road that runs parel-
lei with the tracks. The chauffeur did
not see the train until he turned 70
cross the tracks. The auto was
wrecked, and Robert Morton, Of Haw-
thorne. the funeral director, was cut
ON the head and face and had part Of
his left car torn otf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
Senator Boylan P. 0. Candidate

Senator John J Boylan is a candidate
for Postmaster Of New York City. He
announced last night that fifteen wears
in Tho postal service. during which he
rose 20 the position Of superintendent.
convinced him that r. had tho nrope-
qualifications for the job. The Amer.
can Federation Of Labor and the United
Real Estate Association are backing his
canlllacv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
Fancy Overcoats Now $3.50

These are SIS to 80 grades by Wanamakc reckoning
Most of them regular stocks at those prices this
season When YOU consider how much will
cost next season you the wisdom Of investing
NOW We are closing them only because is
so to do We like stocks
Burlington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15

books I'm that thoroughfarc. started IN
Is declaring that Of has twenty-three
Years ten had been spent IN institutions
and IN prison.
a. ton" said the young man wno
found Tony Marcno when Tony lett
Sing Sing and. pointing out the error
Of his ways. caused the ~anderer 70
return within twenty-four hours, y
was dismissed from school because Of
q boys prank. Denied the chance Of an
education. | roamed the streets ana
learned TO steal. At twelve | was IN
the House of Refuge. From there II
was easy 10 get 10 Elmira, and leit
Elmira hating everybody and every
thing. ! went 70 Sing Sing at seven
teen. tho youngest prisoner ever therc.
Ihen Auhnrn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
Motoring Furs Reduced

ur outside coats including blended muskrat, wildcat
krmmer, muskrat gis, wool seal pony Manchuan
dog Russian calf show savings of ST. to $45, according
to grade.
Fur robes show savings of $45 to $50. according to
grade Fine furs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
+ II f r O Il f + O r f \
Broadway at Ninth Street. New York
This Morning-
1000 High-grade Shirts at $l.65

200 Shirts of 81 and s. 50 grades Shirts of ndvid
ua they paako of the character of shirts made to order
Woven madras Of substantial patterns of good
taste, some with Russian cords plain and pcaed bosomq;
stiff cuffs offering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
Happy Hes straight

On Auburn" Bolaskey continued, u
was in the dungeon when a guard came
10 me and read nc = telegram saying
nv father was dead. ! asked 20 be
taken from the place. And.' continued
Bolaskey with a break i'm his voice. "he
laugh cd n me- and said. See you sat
urday. and II was then Thursday. DO
YOU wonder why ! was sore AT society
and wanted to get hunk?
"But then Mr.. Osborne came. and
the Mutual Welfare League was formed.
Then ! learned that people In the out
side world did have some interest IN
us and did care for US, for did not Mr.
Osborne represent society? Then the
change came. and the men IN prison
began TO see things differently. The
oldtimers i'm prison and out OF prison
to-day don't want boys 20 go wrong.
They want them TO 20 straight. and
they arc helping them TO go straight.
IF am going straight. was never
90 happy as ! have been since | have
been going straight. and am happy TO
be here tonight and tell you ] am
making good. and" after pause, my
mother is happy"
"The last speech made said Elmer
Mcdonald. was 20 the Judge lie told
Of being taken from the hospital where
d major operation had been performed
and thrown into dungeon for asking
a hospital mate for a book In the
dungeon he met Osborne. who aldeI
him in getting proper medical treat
mcnt on his discharge from prison.
"Previously." declared this speaker
"vhe- left prison had no idea %
going straight. After ! met with Os-
borne. after the Mutual Welfare sys-
TEN had begun in Auburn. had 10 de-
sire to 20 crooked. have been out
two years. And am going straight.
And because am going straight, | am
hapuv"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15

ItdFUtu Ilmt III U lbitNioiN.
Jack Dillon. who confessed to having
served sentences in Iowa, New Jersey,
Connecticut. Pennsylvania and New
York. began his institutional life a.
six IN a protectory.
II did not know how 20 steal az SIX.
ne said. but after zen years OF life
there ! did. Why call a place where
children learn TO steal a protectory
In Sing Sing. under the old system,
sang one Thanksgiving Day. For u !
got six days i'm the cooler on bread and
water. On Christmas Day I laughed at
a joke in the prison chapel. For that.
another week. That sort OF treatment
could make no man feel kindly dis
posed toward society. finally said 20
myself: This is no place for you, Dill
lon so ! left. They got me three hours
later I'D larry town. ! left the protec-
tory that way. Also Jefferson Market.
! guess they are looking for me there
yet.
You ask. why the change in cigh-
teen months 4 few kind words a few
kind words and decent treatment. so
long as he deserves 1t, will go long
way toward making man. We still
have the comeback in US # you viii
give US a chance TO come back"
Philip Able declared that great
deal has been said about reforms IN
Sing Sing prior 20 the arrival Of Os-
borne. II was bunk reform" he de-
clared. instituted with the idea Of
heading of real reform as begun in
Auburn through the Mutual Welfare
League.
Martin Lunan pleaded for work for
men who leave prison.
THE only thing to keep man
straight is work said he. III you Will
not give him honest work, that he may
live. and you force his back 70 the
wall. 'he must live IS best he can. Give
the man out Of prison who wants 70
work n chance 20 work
Begs Moral Support.
George Evans, released from sing
Sing on Saturday, raised d laugh when
he told his hearers he had learned that
you cannot play tlfty-nfty; you've go
to be on the level For twenty-one
wears he had been craftsman. he said.
going through San Quentin, Joliet, JEFF
fersOn CITY, Auburn. sing Sing and
Flmira He pleaded FOR the moral sup
port Of his hearers.
Frederick +. Dorncr, principal keep
or. who las served twenty-three years
~ an officer of Sing Sing. declared
that under the old system officers could
rot treat kindly with the men.
Under tho old system said he,
were | at such a meeting As this my
job would be gone in the morning"
The new system. he said. had helped
the officers. though he confessed that
AZ the start OF the Osborne regime he
. had 10 faith IN u. Even his wife, he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
FORMER CONVICTS
PRAISE OSBORNE
Continued from page

prison. The old days in Auburn. wher
mon for speaking TO one another spent
days DO dungeons, the floors OF which
studded with bolts, made sleep almost
impossible, came in for large part OF
his attention a. prelude 20 his eulogy
OF the Osborne system.
That" said he. twas what we had
In the old days. Frankly, II could but
m. h. men bitter. Then came Osborne
II you doubt that there is difference
80 up there 70 Sing Sing now and see
for yourself Don't take our words
Tor it,"
an the old days said Chairman
Richards. introducing James Dale, once
given an extra heavy sentence for
burglary because he "looked like a gen
tleman,' I'VE not only concealed our
names but ourselves. The only time
we would meet you would be in the
subway or entering your window a.
night The Mutual Welfare League
has changed all that"
Boyish Prank His Undoing.
Dale told how. starting in protcc-
tory where he had been sent for boy
ish prank, he served seven sentences
for stealing. winding up in Sing Sing
for grand larceny.
~ did not 60 to the protectory for
stealing said he. But there learnei
how to steal, when 20 steal. and where
20 steal, and when got out | did steal
uas not sixteen when. for stealing.
went 10 Elmira. I went there three
times before | got enough. Each tim
came home feeling that the world
owed nc a living and it was for me Il
collect u.
"ln Sing sing I heard of Osborne.
p kcd. who is Osborne ! was curl
Gus. But from the day Osborne came 20
Sing Sing he has been my friend. lie
lever gave me money. But he did
more than al the Institutions had done
more than the great State OF New Yorh
had been able TO do he taught nc 20
do right. 20 be square. And he prac-
t;7o7 What he preschcs.
81 am not going 20 ask YOU 20 aid o.
With money. ! do ask your aid from q
moral standpoint. Give ~ your moral
support. and We will bring back men
from Sing Sing. and ia time reach out
and save the lads going 20 the juvenile
institutions and reformatories from
that which has been our lot"
Harry Bolaskey. introduced as "thc
subway terror because Of his success
IN the old days in collecting pocket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15
ROOT REFUSES TO BE
DELEGATE ATLARGE
Continued from page I

following statement after the confer
encc. which was held behind closed
doors:
THE men who signed the letter 10
( the Controller have called on him and
have discussed with him and with his
counsel and deputies. the poin's which
{ they suggested IN that letter. The
Controller explained 20 them tho sys-
/ ten OF original vouchers, 50 far as
/ they cover expenditures. They have
requested the Controller TO make an
/ Investigation into the items of alleged
extravaganza and false accounts.
viii Investigate Fair Jsunt
They asked him 90 make All iugcsti-
cation into the accounts OF the various
, leg slatiye committees and commits
SONS. including the accounts OF the
Panama Fair Exposition Commission,
in order that there might he thus OBJ
tanned the basis for reform and corrcc-
tion in the met hods OF the state gov
eminent IN dealing with such expense.
b he Controller stated that he was very
! glad 20 cooperate with the signcrs Of
ITO letter M endeavorine 20 ascertain
t;is information and IN cndcavoring
( 20 institute such more accurate and
systematic system Of accounts. He
Promised 70 exercise the powers which
/ lc now has for tho purpose Of pro
/ ducing This bcttermcnt In conditions.
and y those powers should bc found
insufficient i'm any respect 20 apply 70
the Leg stature for the nece sary leg
isIation 70 correct any such lack Of
over.
Root TO Open Convention.
When Nr Barnard lcft tho Con-
troller's Office he WAS questioned a. 10
whether there would be formal in
fostigation with power 20 take tcsti-
uony and look into the records He
/ Vas nou-Comnittal.
I'VE are going 20 try and stop the
l,aks,' hc said The committee viii
/ give out q statement later"
Mr. Barnard said he knew nothing
about any organized fight on the Gov
ernor. He said that the action OF the
committee was entirely impersonal and
abstract and was not aimed a. any IN.
dividual or specific account
Governor Whitman WAS asked a. A..
hsny last night II he would make any
comment on the demand Of ex-senator
Bracket for the voucher showing how
much "booze" was consumed on the "trip
To- fhc exposition.
II went 20 the exposition rs q guest
q The state commission lie SAID. with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15

t h
has written a
mighty enter
tanning story
about an IndianapO-
lis banker with a
love of und erwOrId
adventures, a Secret
Service man who diSliked
amateur interference, a
counterfeiter, a rich old lady
drueeed by her servants, and
a tabIeful of cOn9enial spirits
at the University Club
for this weeks issue OF
Golfers
NATIONAL wgsKLf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-15

fore. was extremely annoying 20 the
President. II ssvorcd OF distrust IL
looked as a. tho German government
was afraid 70 grant the President his
lusitauia victory until il had the FULL
pr:cc in It's hand.
The result IS that Germany has sue
cccdcd in putting ir. Wilson IN an IN.
comfortable position. He has paid for
the Lusitsnis victory, but he has not
cot it. On the other hand. he Is faced
with the virtual certainty Of trouble
from other quarters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-20

A tax rate of Is 1-2 mills was estab-
Eshed by the board of county COM
missioners for the ensuing year. The
new rate is mill and half in excess
of the rate last year, and will be
based upon an approximate valuation
of $13 ,000, 900, of which it is expect
ed so per cent will be paid.
A telegram was received by the
board while it was in session from
Comptroller Knott, stating that the
state tax commission had decided to
raise the state tax one half mill max
ing it a total of IL mill taxes by
the state, which added to the county,
makes a total of Is mills in taxes lev
led.
The board was in session for two
days before any decision was reached
and it was stated to The Journal that
the increase was caused by extra ex-
penditures on mny petitions which the
board had received, among which was
cited, the bridge at Moline, for SIS,
600; the home and farm deEonstra.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-20
TAX RATE OF Is AND
A HALF MILLS FIXED

ton agents salaries, totalling thou
sand dollars; the Gulf Beach Highway
appropriation, amounting to $4,000,
and $500 for the construction of
dipping watts to assist in the tick Grad
ication work in the county.
The distribution of the tax levy was
arranged at the same time and pro-
vides levy for general expenses of
8 Is mills; the road fund tax was
placed at 1-2 mills, and fines and
forfeiture taxes at 2 mills. The out
standing road and bridge warrants
tax levy was set at one "a of a mill;
the bond tax at l Ia mills and the
school tax was placed at and seven
eighths, as against the z mills last
year.
The distribution of the state taxes
is placed al general revenue, 2 mills;
state school fund, one mill; board of
health, IL mill, and the pension fund
at 8 mills, increasing the state tax
1-2 mill, and the county tax 1-2 mills
making a total increase of two mills.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-20

being reserved for electric line.
The highway committee has also
purchased a tract of land containing
35 acres at the head of the Big La
COON from the Gulf of Mexico to the
Lagoon, which the committee will
give to Escambia county as public
playground. Pavilions will be installed
bath houses and amusement facilities
will be arranged which will make the
resort popular the year round.
The spot is considered an ideal one
for such an amusement park and bath
ing resort, and is expected to prove
a great attraction for outsiders who
can find the same facilities here as
elsewhere. The safety of the place
was demonstrated in the recent storm.
Members of the committee appear
ed before the board of commission
ers and urged the passage of the
resolution, showing the value of the
spot as a resort, and the advantages
it would give Pensacola. Short talks
were made by the following mem
bers of the committee: Ben S. Han
cock, Ben E. Clutter, L. Earl Thorn
ton, George Emanuel and Harry r.
Cook.