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Evening star., 1924-04-27
G. 0. P. MACHINE BACK
IN KEYSTONE STATE
Demonstrates Strength and Repays
Pinchot for Defeat of 1922
Slate to Be Given Coolidge.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


HARRISBURG, Pa, April 26.-Penu-
sylvania's delegation to Cleveland
will join the Coolidge column at a
caucus to be held in Philadelphia the
middle of next month, but 1t is doubt
full whether the people elected by the
Democrats to represent the Keystone
state in the New York convention will
assemble in caucus before going to
Manhattan. Both parties elected del
egateS on an uninstructed basis, but
since the Republican voters clint
mated Gov. Clifford Pinchot from the
list and as a possible factor in ma
tional gathering there is no longer
any occasion for their delegates to
maintain the uninstructed fiction, and
a declaration will be made for. the
President, in keeping with the pro
nounced sentiment of the second state
in the Union.
The Democratic state leaders arc
not eager for conference, and will
allow the complexion of the newly
elected state committee to display
itself before calling the delegates
together.
The primary Tuesday demonstrated
two things on the Republican side.
One was the power of the Republican
state organization. 1t has fully re-
covered from 1922. The other was
that enough of the rank and file Of the
party resented the Pinchot course
against Coolidge and Mellon to follow
the state leaders and roll up a major
ity of over 100000 for Ralph Beaver
Strassburger.
There was a liquor issue in Penn
sylvania's Republican campaign to a
certain extent, but it was not the
dominating question.
While Mr.. Pinchot may not go to
Cleveland, he can be troublesome to
the organization at home and has
given signs of desire to demonstrate.
A BOYD HAMILTON.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Prosperity Causes Upheaual
In Once Progressive Jersey
Not Euen Roosevelt Could Haze Chan ged
S,reeping Coolidge Victory in Pri-
mary, Observers Declare.

perity for ten years. Those who profit
most from this prosperity are Repub-
licans They feel that economically
speaking, we are crossing stream, and
they don't want any monkeying with
the guy ropes.
presidential primaries and the con-
clusions to be drawn therefrom, it
will be futile for the Democrats to
nominate even a mild radical for the
presidency, SO far as New Jersey Is
concerned. In the present mood of
the state only a conservative of one
degree or another has a chance. One
reservation should be made-'wet"
candidates will continue to make
striking Showings in this state. de-
spite any handicap they may happen
to have and despite the fact that in
q presidential year many vets will
vote for a dry conservative. because
they are conservative first and wet
afterward.
Edge Victory Assured.
One other conclusion is plain from
the primaries-that United States
Senator Edge cannot be defeated for
denomination for the senatorship in
September without Il sacrifice of the
Senate seat to the Democrats in No
vember.
The Republican drys made a
planned drive in Tuesdays voting
against Edge as delegate, with the
result that vets retailiated and
plunked for him. Edge ran high. 1t
is clear to those who know the un-
lercurrents of Jersey politics that If
Edge should be defeated in the prl-
marfes next September, as the Anti
Saloon League hopes he will be, his
successor in the upper house is prac-
tically sure to be a Democrat
JOHN J. MCGOWAN.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
sreeial pispa teh to The Star.


TRENTON, \. j., April 26.-The result
Of the presidential primaries in New
Jersey was just what had been predicted
"a decisive victory for Coolidge dele
gates in every congressional district and
in the state at large. When President
Coolidge visited New York last Tuesday
he had been informed by some New Jer-
sey leaders that Senator Johnson might
win few delegates. They were in a
panic, however, because every sign
presaged just what had happened. In
the sections where johnson ran strong
est he still ran a bad second
The vote in the primaries accurately
represents the present mood of the Re
publican voters of the state. The chief
contribution to JohnSonS defeat came
from that large body of voters in the
numerous and almost strictly residential
areaS, the same class that gave victory
70 the late Theodore Roosevelt in the
similar primaries of twelve years ago
Not even Roosevelt could have defeat
I'D Coolidge in the Republican primaries
Gt last Tuesday. ON the other hand
anybody at all would have polled as
many votes as Johnson did.
Viewpoint Changed.
The moral is that the viewpoint of the
voters has changed. Today conservatism
Is distinctly triumphant in New Jersey
Here is one section that was rampantly
progressive a few years ago giving Cool
idge last Tuesday 500. Johnson 10. There
We're many such. The reason for it's con-
Servatism is that New Jersey has been
enjoying. excepting d brief period of
~. large measure of material pros
Evening star., 1924-04-27
THIRD PARTY CALLS
WISCONSIN Meeting
Members for La Toilette, But Sen
ator's Stand for Blaine Menaces
His Control.
PLATFORM Is OUTLINED
Nonforonoa - po UalJ Nav 10 -,
[ Is OUTLINED
Conference to Be Held May 1S in
Madison.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MADISON, Wis, April 26.--The first
intimation of third party organiza-
tion in Wisconsin to support the La
Toilette independent presidential can
didacy came this week with the is
suance of call by the conference
for progressive political action" for
statewide meeting in Madison May is.
The call is signed by more than a
score of railroad brotherhoods, labor
organizations and radical political
associations.
The conference has been in process
of organization for the last two
months, its promoter being Harley
NickerSon, vice president of the ma
chinists. In part, the call says: THE
Wisconsin state conference for pro-
gressive political action is voIun-
tary non partisan organization Gre
ated to provide Il medium through
which all the progressive forces i'll
the state can cooperate in securing
the nomination and election of Presi-
dents and Vice Presidents of the
United States, United States senators,
ernors, members OF the state Legisla-
ture and other state and local public
officers who are pledged to the princi-
pies of genuine democracy in agri-
culture, transportation, industry and
government"
Fractional Split Seen.
The signatures upon the call show
that the split in the La Toilette fac
tion is to be carried into third party
activities. Lieut.. Gov. George F..
Comings, candidate of the radicals for
governor, is signer, while Gov.
Blaine, candidate for a third term,
presumably with La Toilette backing,
is not. Another signer is Miss. Ada
James, who last week resigned the
presidency of the Woman'S Progress
Sive Association, an organization of
women dedicated to the fortunes of
Senator La Toilette, in order that she
might devote her whole time to fight
ing for Comings against Blaine.
The conference. while for La Fol-
lette for President, is also quite as
bitterly opposed to La Follette's
choice for governor, and its sessions
may signalize the start of a violent
rupture within the La Toilette ranks.
If the conference indorses La Toilette
for President and places in the field
state ticket against the Blaine slate,
the senator may find his ingenuity
taxed to preserve the undlSputed
leadership he has enjoyed.
Blaine Unsuitable.
1t is the same difference that has
frequently disturbed Wisconsin poll
ticS-Biaine is not radical enough to
suit the radicals, who demand that he
make way for some one more to their
liking.
The character of the conference is
further disclosed by the signature OF
John Doerf1er, Milwaukee Socialist,
who may succeed Victor J.. Berger in
Congress if Mr.. Berger decides to re-
tire. Socialists have for the past
three years vigorously supported La
Toilette, but they have not supported
Gov. Blaine. They now appear in
league with the third party element
of the state, determined to force into
retirement non-radical leaders, even
If they have Senator La Follette's in
dorSement. j. =. fALS Ao->.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
TEXAS REPUBLICANS
IN FACTIONAL SCRAP
District Leaders Ignore State
Party Heads and Call Conven-
ton of Their Own.
Special Dispatch to Tho Star.

Special Dispatch to Tho Star.
AUSTIN, Tex, April 26.-Republi-
cans in Texas have started a fight
over the selection of national dele
gates which will rival the bitter con-
test now being waged between w. G..
McAdoo and his supporters and Gov.
Pat M. Mem and prohibition leaders
over McAdoo's efforts to get the
forty Democratic delegates instructed
for his candidacy.
ignoring the call of the Republican
state executive committee for a con-
vention May 81, to name delegates to
the Cleveland convention, Republi-
cans of the fourteenth congressional
district have called a district meeting
for May II, to elect its own delegates.
Republicans Of this district say the
state convention has power only to
choose the delegates at large. The
credentials of these delegates will be
the subject of attack in the national
convention. This district is the only
one in Texas which has a Republican
congressman. Gov. Pat M. Neff is
making a statewide campaign follow
ing McAdoo's visit to Texas, asking
the people not to instruct for Nc
Adoo. S. RAYMOND BROOKS.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
NORTH DAKOTA COLD
TO THIRD PLAN
Will Not Support Move Even if
It Means Entry of La Fol-
1ette, Is Belief.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BISMARCK, N. D., April 26.-Al-
though organization of the third rarty
movement apparently is progressing
rapidly in several northwestern
states. little interest is being mani
fest at present in North Dakota in a
third party. A skeleton organization
of the national Farmer-Labor party
has been organized, but most of the
leaders of the party are aligned with
the Non-Partisan League, which will
continue to fight it's battles in the
Republican column.
The state probably will be repre-
sented at the forthcoming st. Paul
third party conference, but 1T is some
what doubtful whether the entire
weight of the on-Partisan Lea que
would be thrown behind the third
mated. Senator Robert M. La Toilette,
notably strong in this state. There is
a strong group in the Non-Partisan
League which insists it is progress
i've" and not radical and is deter
mined to continue in the Republican
ranks
Much favorable comment being
heard toward the attitude CT Pres;-
dent Coolidge on agricultural prob
lens also has had a dampeniag effect
upon the third party movement in this
state. w. l.. NEAL.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
OWEN YOUNG LOOMS
IN new YORK RACE
Dawes Committee Member Men.
toned for Governor Candidate
in Empire State.
Special Dispatch to The Star


ALBANY, n. Y, April 26.-Political
activity in New York state. other
than what work is being done to
further the presidential candidacy OF
Gov. Smith, is being held in abey-
ance until both parties know which
way the wind is going to blow when
the Democratic national convention
meets in New York in June.
A host Of Republican candidates
for governor. which might be swelled
into a small army, are marking time
until they know whether Gov. Smith,
with his acknowledged tremendous
vote-getting ability, is going to hg,
ure as a candidate on the national
ticket.
among the Democratic ranks also
are being held in leash until 1t IS
known how Gov. Smith fares in the
national convention.
Smith Still Inactive.
In the meantime Gov Smith has
confined his attention to his duties
at the capitol and has declined to do
anything to further his candidacy.
either in New York state or else
where. 1t is believed probable, how
ever, that a Smith board of strategy
will be formed to make sure that
nothing unavoidable happens to the
Smith boom by allowing it to pro-
gress unmanaged. In two weeks
Gov. Smith will leave his official
duties for a vacation at French Lick,
the health resort conducted by his
friend, Tom Taggart, Democratic
leader of Indiana 1t is expected
that during this vacation confer
ences on the national outlook will
take place. New York state is look
ing forward to the French Lick va
cation to be productive of interesting
news developments.
State Race Looking Up.
In the meantime state political de-
yelopments are shaping themselves
under the surface. 1t is now said
that H Edmund Machold of Water
town, speaker of the assembly, who
has been considered the most prom
inent Republican gubernatorial pos
sibility, may not make the run this
fall. A reason that has been ad-
vanced is that the Republican out
look in the state is not encouraging.
1t has been declared, however, that
If he does not run for governor he
will name the nominee.
A new possibility in the Repub-
lican gubernatorfal paddock is Owen
d. Young of the General Electric
Company, who has been helping Gen.
Dawes straighten out the reparations
tangle in Europe.
Supreme Court Justice Arthur s.
Tompkins of Rockland County, who
sentenced William H. Anderson, state
superintendent of the Anti-SaIoon
League, to Sing Sing for forgery, also
is considered in the running.
ROBERT R ARNOLD.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
MURPHY DEATH AID
TO M'ADOO In RACE
Smith Boom, to Suffer, But Chief
Foe to Californian'S Am
bitions Passes.
Special Dispatch to The star.

SPECIAL Dlspatcn 10 Inc star.
NEW YORK, April 26.-The Sud-
den death of Charles f. Murphy,
leader of Tammany Hall, was of ma
t;on-wide significance because of the
effect it may have upon the aspira-
tions of Gov. AL Smith to be the
Democratic presidential nominee
Charley Murphy was the power be-
fuence was both coveted and feared
at any Democratic national conven- :
ton. but 1t was expected to be par
ticularly potent in a convention held
in his own home town-and with a
hometown boy IN the running.
The death of Mr.. Murphy is bound
to have depressing effect in the
Smith camp. The opposite, naturally,
IS true among the NcAdoo following
Charley Murphy was an implacable
foe of McAdoo. 1t has been reported
time and time again that Mr.. McAdoc
left New York and moved to Cali
fornia to get away from the adverse
influence of Murphy.
He knew he could not be New
York's "favorite son" for any high
office so long as Murphy held the
reins of Tammany Hall. There is
not likely to be much weakening
IN the Tammany organization itself
toward AIr. McAdoo, but the Murphy
influence up state" is gone, and his
successor at the 14th street wigwau
may not be able to re-establish it
The Murphy -Taggar Brennan COM
bination, an a1l-powerful trio, is
broken. but Mr.. McAdoo still must
overcome the opposition of the Tag
CART and Brennan end of ii as well
as the lingering Murphy spirit in
Tammany.
But in any event the McAdoo cam
paisn, the only national one that is
being waged by Democratic as
pirant. has been given a great new
impetus by the passing of Charley
Murphy, because the McAdoo man
ayers believe the Smith boom has
been lamentably weakened by the
death of his foremost and strongest
supporter. ROBERT T. SMALL
Evening star., 1924-04-27
McAdoo's Certainty of Victory
In Kentucky Upset by Women
Demand for Later Convention Date Re-
gdrded as Boon to Underwood:
State Committee to Meet.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 26.-Just
when the McAdoo forces in Kentucky
fancied that they had Everything
nailed down" for the selection and
instruction of McAdoo delegates at
large from Kentuckky at a state con-
vention here, May IA, the unexpected
has happened. Sundry woman poll
ticians from the sticks" backed by
Lexington and by an active Under
wood campaign committee, have sue
ceeded in having another Democratic
state committee meeting called for
Monday to consider changing the
convention date. This is on the
ground that May IA, three days before
Evening star., 1924-04-27
MAGEE QUITS CONTEST.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, April "a
The withdrawal Of Carl c. Magee
from the race for the Democratic
senatorial nomination to succeed
Holm o. Bursum has greatly lessened
cratic party. Magee's reason for
withdrawal, he said, was that he be-
lieved he could render the Democratic
party greater service in his capacity
as editor of the New Mexico State
Tribune, official Democratic organ Of
the state. Many believe that he with
drew to prevent a split In the party.
Sentiment is reported developing At
Sante Fe against the instruction Of
New Mexico's delegates for McAdoo
when the state convention IL held at
Las Cruces, May "a. The date for the
convention was set for June 2 orig
inally, but later changed to the earlier
date DAN BURROWS.
Evening star., 1924-04-27

the historic Kentucky derby here
every hotel, rooming house and bill
lizard table will be occupied by visi-
tors. contention which the hotels
themselves admit.
you men folks might not mind
lodging about Just anywhere, but we
women can't" say the women COUNTY
chairmen in their ultimatum, "and If
you hold the convention in Louisville
on this date you shut out women from
participation"
Underwood forces and those seek
ing an uninstructed delegation de
sire a later date and more time to or
ganiZe. McAdoo forces feel confident.
but probably will take the convention
to Lexington. The vote by which the
early date was chosen at the las
meeting was tie. 19 to 19, which
Chairman Charles A. Harden broke
MALCOLM W. BAYLEY
Evening star., 1924-04-27
WON'T OPPOSE BORAH.
Idaho Third Party Will Not In.
dorse Him, Either.
Special pispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOISE, Idaho, April 26.-The Pro-
gressive party in Idaho will not put
up a candidate to oppose Senator
William e. Borah for reelection to
the United States Senate, it was an
nounced this week. Party members
also made it clear that they would
not indorse him. Failure to indorse
him will be a concession to the anti
Borah faction of the third party and
at the same time will satisfy Borah's
friends, who remember that Borah
lost many Republican votes because
he was indorsed by the Non-Partisan
League six years ago.
The Progressives are planning a
strong campaign for Samuels as gov
ernor. JEROME BARTELL.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
McAdoo Unopposed.
BY the Associated Press

RALEIGH, N. c., April 26.-William
G. McAdoo likely will receive the vote
of North Carolina's delegates to the
Democratic convention. Announcement
made this afternoon at Salisbury by
Walter Murphy, manager for Senator
Oscar w. Underwood, that the senator
would not contest North Carolina, was
believed by officials here to mean that
the former Secretary of the Treasury
Nill be uncpposed
Evening star., 1924-04-27
To Call Convention Soon.

JACKSON, Miss, April 26.-Missis-
sippi's Democratic convention for the
selection of delegates to the national
convention is yet to be called. How
ever, Judge Robert Powell Of jack
son, secretary of the state executive
committee, will issue the call shortly.
Notwithstanding the fact that Judge
Powell is state manager for the Sem
ator Oscar Underwood campaign for
President, the strong tendency for an
uninstructed delegation is still evil
dent. Senator Ralston of Indiana is
gaining TN strength in the state.
McAdoo has, many supporters.
REX B. MAGEE
Evening star., 1924-04-27
COOLIDGE MOVE DELAYED.
Headquarters to Remain in Chi
cago Until May IS.

CLEVELAND, April 26.-Another
change in the plans for removing the
Coolidge national headquarters to
Cleveland was announced by the Cleve-
land convention committee today Of a
letter from Coolidge headquarters in
Chicago stating that the date for open
ing Of headquarters here, originally
fixed for May 1, had been postponed
until May Is, when William NJ Butler,
national Coolidge campaign manager,
viii arrive here
Evening star., 1924-04-27
SMITH IS STRONGER.
Sentiment in Connecticut Is to
Give Governor Fourteen Votes.


Give Governor Fourteen Votes.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.
HARTFORD, Conn, April 26.-Sen-
timent among Connecticut Democrats
is growing in favor of a united dele
cation at the national convention, and
with it is growing the sentiment in
support of Gov. Smith of New York.
These mingled feelings were much in
,.Vidence at a meeting this week of
the Hartford delegates to the state
convention to be held next month in
New Haven.
In other parts of the state the feel
ing is not unlike that in Hartford,
and, while an instructed delegation
from Connecticut is hardly likely, it
is not improbable that the vote of
the state will be cast as a unit in
favor of the candidate leading in a
poll of the delegation. This leading
candidate today is Gov. Smith.
H. 1. HORTON.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
81 Women Seek Office.
sneciaI Disuat atch to me Stal

AUGUSTA, Me. April 26.-Twenty-
one women will be candidates In the
June primaries, according to papers
filed at the department of state.
J. CLEMENT MURPHY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
CLINTON

Miss Marion Wiley Of Portland Is
at home oyer the Thanksgiving h0l-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Goodrich and
family passed the Thanksgiving hon-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Gerald.
kenneth Shaw. Carroll Keene and
Roger StinchfieldS students at COL
by college. are at their homes Tor
the Thanksgiving holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin Abbott OF
Benton passed Thanksgiving with
his sister, Mrs. Rosa Church.
The Misses Madelyn Harding,
Marion Simpson and Vera Grant OF
Pennington Normal school are at
their homes over the Thanksgiving
recess.
The third basketball game played
Wednesday evening in the Town han,
between Clinton "A. and Colby
Rovers resulted in a score OF IL to ~
in favor of Clinton.
Mrs. Emma Barney Of Corinna is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Wakely
of Pleasant street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Richardson
motored to Auburn, where they pass
ed the Thanksgiving holiday with
their daughter, Mrs. Harold Wiley.
William Copp of Madison Is the
guest of his sister, Mrs. Perley Cot
ton of Spring street.
The annual meeting Of the Clin-
ton Wooden Mill, Inc, was held at the
Town hall Dec. rs. officers were
elected for the coming year.
The Pine Cone club held an all
day session Tuesday at the home OF
it's president, Mrs. Mabel Osborne Of
High street. At noon a delicious
boiled dinner, all kinds of pies.
whipped cream cakes. doughnuts and
coffee were served by the hostess.
In the afternoon Thanksgiving pro-
gram was given by the members.
The following members were pres
ent: Mrs. Orren Siminson, Mrs.
Nellie Tapley, Mrs. Ida Rolfe, Mrs.
Nellie Dodge. Miss Florence Files,
Miss Dora Kinsley, Mrs. Eben Cor
don, Mrs. Sadie Goodrich, Mrs. An
ME Spaulding and one guest, Mrs.
Effie M. Gerald, and the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Larrabee Of
Pittsfield passed Thanksgiving with
their daughter. Mrs. George Waldron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
u. S. r. r. Valuation
Slow and Costly

Washington. Nov. rs "a. P) -
Completion Of the groundwork of
valuing Americas railroads. which
the Interstate Commerce Commission
has been carrying on since 1914. is
not yet in sight.
When the work will be brought up
to date, officials point out, depends
largely upon when congress makes
the necessary funds available. So
far, the commission has spent some
$25.000,0 600 in the task of primary
valuation, and the expense to the
railroads themselves has been heavy.
Primary valuation. which forms
the basis for the commission to de-
termine a railroads present-day
worth, is now 80 percent completed,
with respect to making up the orig
inal reports. These reports are re-
viewed and corrected. This latter