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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
RESCUED FROM WINDOW
woNAN AND CHILD TAKEN OUT
OF BURNING BUILDING.

BY the prompt action of Mr.. William
Smith. an empioye of the Georgetown post
Office about noon today. 1t is stated. Mrs.
Cora Stallings and her three-year-cld
daughter, Louise. were rescued from the
third-story window of a burning building
at the northeast corner OF 31st and NJ
streets. All other inmates of the building
including several children who were on the
third floor, escaped without assistance the
property was damaged to the amount OF
about $500.
Mrs. StallinSs hands and face were
scorched by the flames and she was almost
suffocated by the smoke which poured in
volumes from the window in which she was
standing when rescued. She tainted as she
was being carried down ladder by Mr..
Smith and Policeman Davis OF the seventh
precinct. Mrs. Stallings was carried across
S1st street to the oflices of the Associated
Charities There restoratives were, applied
by Miss Bushee and Miss Braun.
After Mrs. Dora Thompson. who also lived
In the house. had rushed out OF the build
ing she also tainted and was attended
by Miss Bushee and Miss Braun.
fastened for Ladder.
Mr.. Smiths attention was attracted by
the screaming of the woman at the win
dow while he was passing along the street.
he could see the names inside the build
Inf. and noticed that smoke was issuing
from the window at which Mrs. Stallings
stood. She held her small child as far out
OF the window as possible. Smith rushed
around to NJ street and there picked up a
ladder that was being used by a window
cleaner. BY placing the short ladder on
porch under the window he was able to
nearly reach the latter
Mrs. Stallings. thoroughly frightened, was
leaning far out of the window. Policeman
Davis also assembled the ladder. Both men
caught the woman she seemed about
to fall and carried her to safety. In the
woman's arms was her little daughter.
The fire started about noon In the from,
room Of the third story of the building
and II Is supposed to have been caused
by children playing with matches. The
flames spread rapidly. Three persons were
in the rear part of the building and escaped
down the stairs. Mr.. Albert Stailings and
his wife and three children occupy the
front of the third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
A Lively Young Town.

From the Outing Magazine.
The town has grown faster than the rail-
road can keep pace with 1t. and the station
is not yet built. On a siding stands box
car, with flight of wooden steps leading
up to its side door and stoyepipe poked
through the roof. An alert and capable
young woman reigns within station and
express agent and telegraph operator. She
has even fenced off one corner of the car.
near the stoves as waiting room" 1t Is
such an Insignificant looking makeshift Of
a station, and the town is SO Incredibly
new that the information she bestows in
reply to your question is staggering.
I'm the first two weeks the station was
opened the freight receipts at Antler were
$4,000. This is big, IL you happen to know
that $500 worth of business a month jusu-
fed the company in building station and
putting in a salaried agent. The country
looks kind of empty to stranger. don't It!
There doesn't look to be much of anything
besides Antler on this part of the map. And
Antler isn't what you would call a me
tropolis back east In Michigan where / was
reared But this little brand new town viii
ship out q million bushels of wheat this
fall. That means nearly 100000 in cash
coming in to these farmers around here,
and most of II spent right here in Antier.
The railroad will get about 100000 in
freight receipts from the wheat that Is
hauled from the new elevators at Antler.
And that pays for a good many miles or
track over this fiat country. oh, We are
doing pretty well. thank you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Welded FIFTY YEARS.
Golden Anniversary Of Mr.. and MIS-
C.. Dietrich.

The golden wedding anniversary OF Mr..
and Mrs. Christian Dteterich was cele-
brated yesterday afternoon at their home.
Is D street southeast. They had with them
their three daughters, two sons and six
grandchildren.
The couple were the recipients of many
gifts. flowers and silver predomlnating Mr..
Dfeterich was the recipient of a beautiful
floral Tyre. given by his friends of the
Washington Saengerbund. OF which Mr..
Dieterfch was member for twenty five
years.
After the reception, which was in prog
ress throughout the afternoon. the guests
were served with refreshments.
The members of the 9Th Battalion, Dis
trict OF Columbia Volunteers. of which
Mr. Deiterich has been president for many
years. were also present. Mr.. Rudolph
Sauer made the presentation speech In be-
half OF the volunteers, Offering purse of
gold.
The out-of-town guests were: Mr. and
Mrs Chris. Rfesner OF Fuerth, Germany,
who came to the United States for the pur
pose of attending the anniversary: Mr..
of Mr.. Christian Dietrich. and three sis
tiers. Mrs John G.. Barthel and Mrs. Re-
becca Markolf. both of Washington. and
Mr.. Thomas Rout, brother of Mrs. Dietrich.
Among the relatives of Mr.. and Mrs
Dieterich who called and extended best
wishes were Mr.. and Mrs VIM. C. Lederer
and daughter Mr.. George T. Dieterich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry L. Danbrich and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. F. Dieterich George
S .Dieterich and Miss E. Louise Dieterich
Mrs Pauline Vogt and Matilda Vogt
daughter and granddaughter: Mr.. and Mr..
Mrs Henry Frye and son. Mr.. and
Mrs. George S. Kaufman and family, Mrs
Conrad Kaufman. Mrs. Kate Metz and
the Misses Metz. Mr.. and Mrs Henry Metz
and Miss Florence. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Bieber, Mr.. and Mrs. Ceylon Boswell Miss
Maggie O. Brien, Mrs Oscar G. Vogt, Mrs
Martin Brand, Mrs. S. Bouvet and Miss
Bouvet, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F Jorss Mr. and
Mrs Ben Tuch Mr.. and Mrs. William c.
Lederer, jr.; Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dieterich
Miss Anita Dieterich. Miss Ruth Demont
Miss Florence Boswell, Mr.. and Mrs. Shane
and Miss Shane Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Kelly. Mrs. Charles Duffey, Mr.. and Mrs
Will Rout. Mr.. and Mrs. John Rout Miss
Mamie Rout. Miss Viola Rout, Mrs. Alex
Douglas. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Schneider
Mr.. Charles Schneider, Miss Mamie Ahrens
of New York city and many others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
NINETY-oNE YEARS OF AGE.
Mrs. Cutshaw's Birthday Anniversary
Observed.

Mrs. Martha ]. Cutshaw OF 1929 Girard
street celebrated her ninety-nrst birthday
today with the family of her granddaugh-
ter. Mrs F. c. Croxton. Mrs. Cutshaw has
resided during the greater part of her life
In this city and in Alexandria, Va. She
was born In Alexandria In 1915 and passed
her girlhood there. During her early mar
ried life she resided at Harper's Ferry.
Mrs. Cutshaw was married October g.
1881. the ceremony taking place at an early
hour In the morning. with a stage coach
waiting at the door. Immediately after
the wedding the couple started on an over
land trip through Virginia. Mrs. Cutshaw.
although confined to her bed, Is able to
relate stories of occurrences during the
early years of the last century.
Mrs. Cutshaw is attended by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. B. G. Stocks, who Is seventy years
Of age. and has a brother and sister Of the
same age living. Her granddaughter and
the latter's son attended the celebration,
thus constituting four generations present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
CONSUL HARRIS HERE.
Says That japan Is Rapidly Recover
ing From Effects of War.

Mr.. Charles B. Harris. United States con-
sui at Nagasaki, has reported in Washing
ton on leave OF absence from his post. He
says that Japan is recovering rapidly from
the depression OF business resulting from
the war. Nagasaki, in particular, is rap
idly developing the shipbuilding industry.
and COCO men are now employed in the
yards there large amount OF tonnage
was turned out there last year, and orders
are in hand from one of the great Jap
struction Of two big ships as large as the
Siberian and Korean of the Pacific Mail
Company.
Mr.. Harris will spend few days at his
home In Goshen. Ind, and make a short
stay with relatives In Minneapolis before
returning to his post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Capt. Kennedy's Funeral.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Stnr
ANNAPOLIS. Md. April 1e.-The funeral
OF Capt. Duncan Kennedy will take place
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Chap
lain II. Fl. Clark of the Naval Academy
officiating. The remains will be inferred in
Naval cemetery. A large number of naval
officers are expected from Washington for
the ohsequies. Admiral Davis squadron
and the Colorado will arrive from Guam
tanamo. Cuba. tomorrow night with the
body of Capt. Kennedy A wireless mes
sage to this effect has been received by
Naval Academy authorities. On account OF
the death and funeral OF Capt Duncan
Kennedy, the officers hop to have taken
place Wednesday has been postponed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Ocean Steamship Movements.

NEW YORK, April 16.--Arrived: La
Bretagne. from Havre; iceland from Ant
werD.
sIASCONSET. Mass. April 16-St.amer
Moltke. from Genoa for New York, was In
wireless communication with the station
here when the vessel was forty miles south
OF Nantucket lightship at tbs am The
Moltke will probably reach her dock about
$50 am. Tuesday.
SABLE ISLAND, n. s.. April 1e.-Steam-
er Kaiser Wilhelm III. from Bremen, for
New York. was In wireless communication
with the Marconi station here when the
vessel was $50 miles east OF Sandy Hook
at . am. The Kaiser Wilhelm III Will prob
ably reach her dock about 8 pm. Tuesday,
PLY MOTH. April 18-Arrfved: Kron
Prfnx Wilhelm. from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
DELAY IN RACE ENTRIES.
Reported Intention of Queens County
Jockey Club.

HJf' TAI Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK. April 16.-Superintendent
Milford Of the Western Union Telegraph
company was seen today with reference to
a report that the stewards OF the Queen
County Jockey Club. in instituting certain
reforms at Aqueduct today. had made ar
engagements to discontinue the Western
Unions public service wires, and that
therefore all messages from the track. in
Guiding entries. would be subject to de-
lay OF thirty minutes
Mr.. milford said that he had not heard
that there was to be any difference In the
news service from the track He declared
that the company was in no way interested
In the dissemination OF race track news for
the benefit of the pool rooms, and was sure
the Jockey Club would not compel the
newspapers to take out their wires leased
for the express purpose of flashing the re-
suits OF the races for publication.
The track officers expected that there
would be some delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Applicants for Naval Academy.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ANNAPOLIS. Md. April 18.-About fifty
candidates for the Naval Academy, who
have been preparing at local schools. left
Al napolis today for Washington. where
they will take the examination for admis-
sion to the Naval Academy on Wednesday.
The only other examination will be at An
napolis on June 10.
Columbia has notified the Naval Academy
rowing authorities that 1t will send only
one crew to Annapolis on May 10. instead of
two. as expected. The navy is anxious to
have another crew enter for that day and
IL one is secured it will enter in the same
race with Columbia and the two Annapolis
crews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Detailed to the General STAFF.

BY direction of the President the fol-
lowing named officers have been detailed
members of the general staff corps. to
fill vacancies: Lieut.. Col. Albert s. Cum
minis. Artillery Corps. at Fort Wads-
worth, N. Y; Maj. Charles Lynch, surgeon
In this city: Capt C. Dew. Wilcox, Ar
tillery Corps at Fort Monroe, Va, and
Capt John w. Furlong. 9th Cavalry. at
Fort Meade, S. d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Building Permits ISSUED.

Building permits were issued by In
spector Ashford today as follows:
To ID. +. Nichol for two-story frame
dwelling at 1921 Brightwood avenue:
architect. A. w. Wolff, builder, d. e.
Nichol: estimated cost. $500
To j. H. Bryan for three one-story brick
stores at 921-925 New York avenue, archf-
tects. A. B. Mullet & Co.; builder. J. A.
Downick; estimated cost. $2,400.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Another Standard Oil Advance.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. April 1.-THE
Standard OH Company today announced an
additional advance In the price OF refined
oil and gasoline Of one-half cent per gal
Ion The new quotations. which took eff
feet today. are as follows: Ohio state re-
fined oil snc.; water white Ohio state test,
1O11c Eocene, 12Mc.: varntsh makers and
painters naphtha, 12ac.: deodorized stove
gasoline 1s1kc.: "A to rs degree gasoline,
gasoline, zoe; So degree gasoline &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
HANNIS TAYLOR CHOSEN.
Added to the United States Delegation
to the Rio Conference

Mr.. Hannis Taylor of Alabama has been
selected by the President. 1t is said. for
appointment as one of the delegates from
the United States to the Pan-American
congress at Rio de Janeiro next July. Mr..
Taylor Is native of Newbern. n. c.. but
has lived for many years in Mobile. Ala.
He was once United States minister to
spain, and subsequently represented the
United States before the international COM
mission on the Alaska boundary dispute. He
Is a member of the Spanish treaty claims
commission and Is regarded as an author
ity on international law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Secretary shaw In New York.

NEW YORK. April 16.-Secretary Shaw
was in New York today and conferred with
several prominent bankers concerning
financial conditions. His visitors included
James Speyer. James +. Woodward. presi-
dent Of the Hanover National Bank, which
has engaged Some gold In Europe under the
SscretafJs plan, and James A. Blair OF the
banking house OF Blair & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
WILL MEET THURSDAY.
Conferees on the Statehood Bill Will
Seek Agreement.

Conferees on the statehood bill will prob
ably hold meeting next Thursday. An
effort has been made to get the conferees
together for some days, but unavoidable
engagements have prevented this plan from
being carried out. 1t was expected that
a meeting would be had tomorrow but
today it learned that member OF
the conference committee could not be on
hand and finally 1t was practically agreed
that meeting will be held Thursday. when
1t is hoped substantial progress may be
made in bringing the two houses together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Clergy Called to Manila.

Special Cahlegram to The Star.
MANILA, April l6-Archbishop Harry
ha- issued cell to 200 of the clergy OF the
Philippines. representing the twelve prov
inces. all the Wears, the members of the
chapter and the vicar general, to assemble
at Manila for a spiritual retreat. His let
ter formulates plans to meet the changed
spiritual, civil and financial conditions or
the islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Steel Directors Elected.

NEW YORK, April 16.-At the annual
meeting of the stockholders OF the United
States Steel Corporation In Hoboken today
the following directors were reelected: H.
C. Frick, W. ii. Moore, Norman b. Ream'
J. H. Reed, Charles Steele Z. A. Il. Wide
ner, Robert Winsor and William Edenborn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Weeks Festivities for Alfonso

SpecIat CnbIegram TO The Star
MADRID, April 16.-There will be a week
OF festivities In the Spanish capital on the
occasion Of the marriage of King Alfonso
and Princess Ena of Battenberg The
wedding will occur on June l. The public
celebrations will begin on May IS and Will
last until June 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16

william F. Smith. young man. boarded
a Norfolk and Western train at Raven.
Va. intending to go to Doran, the next
station. Before the conductor reached him
the train was passing Doran, and Smith.
becoming excited, ran to the platform and
Jumped of. He was SO seriously injured
that he died in q few minutes-
]. Michael Thomas. widely known in Vlr-
ginia as the proprietor of Valley View
Springs, committed suicide at his home In
New Market Friday night He drank the
coQtents Of four-ounce bottle OF lauda-
mum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION
Washington May Be Selected for
Next Years Meeting.

70
NORFOLK, Va, April let was Off
ctally announced here today. that the ex-
ecutive committee Of the general Baptist
convention In America, including northern.
southern and Canadian convention OF this
denomination. has decided to meet next year
at some point near the jamestown exposi-
ton. II hotel accommodations cannot he
had here the great convention may go to
either Washington. Baltimore or Richmond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Italian Premier Ill.
Cahlegram 10 The stnr.

spttiHI tADftXfHM 10 The sur.
PARIS. April ia cablegram from
Rome TO the Eclair says tat Baron Sidney
Sonnoni. premier and minister Of the In
terror, is confined 10 his bed by an attack
of influenza. Baron Sonnoni bore a large
par, OF the burden OF caring for the sur
ferers by the recent eruption OF Mount ye-
suyius, and 1t is believed that the strain
affected his health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
SUICIDE I'M IOWA.
Insurance Man Victim Of Remorse
Over Assault Case.

@uSuiduCe Mou V1cClm OF Aemof60
Over Assault Case.
DES MONIES, Iowa, April 16.-Follow-
ing an attack yesterday on Obadiah Smith
and his wife, an aged couple living near
Hampton. A. E. Evans. an insurance man
OF Waterloo. committed suicide today by
shooting himself. The body was found in
the stock yards at Hampton. Evans, who
was secretary, of the Property Mutual In
surance Company, went to Hampton Sat
urday afternoon to transact business with
Smith.
1t Is alleged that when Smith was about
to take some legal paper from the safe
Evans struck him blow over the head.
telling him to the floor Mrs. Smith In
terfered in behalf Of her husband and was
herself attacked. Both were left lying I'M
conscious. the asSaiiant making his escape.
The motive for the attack Is mystery. as
Evans took nothing OF value from the
safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Commissioner Warmers Return.

Commissioner Warner of the bureau of
pensions and Mrs. Warner returned from
a trip to Illinois last evening having been
away about a week. Col. Warner was at
his desk in the pension Office today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
TO Transmit kilograms Free.

The Western Union Telegraph Company
announces that kilograms of duly consti-
tuted bodies In relation to relief work for
the stricken people Of Italy will be ac-
cepted and transmitted free over its lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Diverting the Sacramento River.

The House today passed a bill for the
diversion of the water of the Sacramento
river. CAL for irrigation purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Russian Easter Quiet.

ST PETERSBURG. April 16-115 pm
SO far as known at this hour Easter passed
quietly throughout the empire No dis
patches chronicling anti-Semitic disorders
were received during the night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
First Race at Aaueduct.

AQUEDUCT RACE TRACK, April 49,
First race, five furlongs-Dfamond. to 1.
won; Toots Nook. second. even; Brush Up.
third. Time. / minute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Record Consignment Of Specie.

The steamship Campania, which sailed
from Queenstown yesterday for New York.
has on board what is said to be the largest
consignment Of specie ever sent across the
Atlantic on one vessel. The total value OF
the specie IL about IS. $50 900. and Its weight
Is close to twelve tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Kagi Destroyed by Earthquake.

Special cablesram to The Star
TOXIC. April 1.-THE report of the de-
struction OF the town of Kagf by Satur-
days earthquake Ii confirmed. In the
Ajensus district 1.102 houses collapsed and
TO were partially wrecked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Attorney General Hadley Improving

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-. April 16-At-
torney General Hadiey passed comfort
able night and this morning only slight
return of fever was apparent. His physician
is greatly pleased with the Improvement
shown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
The Brooklyn Sails for Gibraltar.

The United States cruiser Brooklyn,
which has been held at Messina for several
days pending developments at Nap.es. sailed
yesterday for Gibraltar and will proceed
from there to League Island to be placed in
RESERVE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
Constables Attacked by Mob.

In the fighting which followed Alexander
Lasko was stabbed. and man suspected
OF stabbing him was arrested by Constables
Sunday and Cotter. The constables were
attacked by a mob armed with revolvers
and stones and replied with their revoivers.
being armed with two six-shooters each.
They shot Joseph Witkoski. his wife and
two unknown men. who now hidden by
their friends. and then fled for their lives,
the mob after them. The state mounted
police responded to their call for help. and
after two hours hard work succeeded in
arresting several men and dispensing the
mob.
One of the prisoners is Felix Stanchek.
who was severely stabbed In a fight before
the police arrived. Other arrests are to be
made today. All the wounded are expected
to recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-16
GEORGETOWN, Pa RIOT
Among Foreigners Following
Easter Celebration.
FOUR MEN AND WOMAN SHOT
Store Badly Damaged by Dyna-
mite.
ANOTHER ROW AT PITTST0N
Two Shot and Badly Wounded and
One Slashed In Fight
Arrests Made.
FOUR MEN AND WOMAN SHOT
ANOTHER ROW AT PITTSTON
SPECIAL Dispatch to The star.

SPECIAL Dispatch 10 The Star.
WII.K ESBARRE. Pa. April 16.-The
state mounted police were called upon at
midnight 10 quell a serious riot at George
town. near here. during which four men
and one woman were shot and two men
stabbed. while a store was dynamited.
At the same time. in another riot at
Pittston. Joseph Giglioa and his son Frank
were shot and badly wounded by Giuseppe
kossi. while Michael Palkovitch of Ply
aouth was stabbed and badly wounded in
. fight near his home.
The rioting at Georgetown followed an
Easter celebration among a number of for
eigners. The entire front of the store of
John Lasko was blown out by heavy
charge OF dynamite. He believes 1t was
done because owing to the suspension or
mining. he had refused credit to several
families.