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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19
OPENING FOR COLLEGE MEN.
Examination to Be Held for State De-
partment Positions.

In pursuance of the policy of developing
experts in the service of the State Depart
ment. an examination will be held on the
Both instant by the civil service commits
sion Of candidates for appointment to the
bureau of foreign trade relations. There
are two prospective vacancies-one at $500
and the other at 81 OOO-and 1t Is believed
that the salary. though small. will be a
sufficient inducement to attract some
capable college graduates who are DESTROYS
of making a career in that particular line.
The subjects for the examination will be
languages, some mathematics. particularly
of a statistical kind, and general informa-
ton. These young men are to be educated
and developed as experts in dealing with in
ternational tariff questions, which have
come to be one of the most important SUBJ
Jects In recent years requiring attention at
the hands of the State Department
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disapproved and Mrs. Younger decided TO
exchange them. On the day in question
she returned to the glove counter with the
gloves she had previously purchased and
from which the store tags had never been
After looking at other pairs of gloves, the
defendant stated. she concluded to keep
the original pair which she had purchased,
and she picked them off the counter and
walked away. throwing them into her UNI
brella, as women frequently do. Her act
was observed and she was called to the
which she did. protesting, however that
they were her own
Her testimony was supported by other
ILLNESSES. ana several neighbors of Mrs.
Younger testified to her high standing and
reputation At the conclusion of the case
Judge Mills promptly announced the ac-
Quittal.
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FOR POLICE RELIEF FUND.
Athletic and Base Ball Games at
American League Park.

Quite large crowd OF members and
friends of the metropolitan police were in
attendance this afternoon at American
League Park to witness the athletic carnival
which is being held under the direction of a
committee of which Capt. Boyle is chair
man The carnival is being held for the
purpose of aiding the police department
fund for the widows and orphans of police
men.
The program is a very attractive one. and
the first event which was a 1O0-yard dash.
was run OFF promptly at o'clock The
other events on the card include 1OO-yard
dashes for the heavyweights of the de-
partment. a three-legged race and tug OF
war. There will also be wrestling bout
between two local grapplers.
At 4:30 O'Clock the police department base
ball team will play a picked team of the
District League. which is composed of en-
ployes of the District of Columbia
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service uniform be taken from him and he
be provided with suit Of gray, trimmed
with black. which will indicate that he has
received "bobtail" discharge, or one with
out honor. While this resolution was pend
ing, Chaplain L. P. Rennolds. United States
navy, who Is a delegate from a Virginia
garrison. opposed it's adoption. He favored
a recommendation that the dishonorably
discharged man should be furnished with
a civilian suit without any distinguishing
mark. to cost not more than $40. He was
opposed to such man wearing the service
uniform after having been put out of the
service. and he said he was also opposed to
branding him by sending him adrift wear
ing such a uniform as was proposed.
Chaplain Rennolds said such an unfortu-
nate should not be branded with suit
that would advertise his dishOnOr. but
should be allowed to go out into the world
and seek his own salvation unhampered.
would not be fair to thus brand q man
who had only committed a misdemeanor
which had resulted in his dishonorable dis
charge from the military or naval estab-
lishment He believed such a man should
be covered with mantle of charity. Chap
lain Rennold's amendment was adopted
with cheers.
The positions of national adjutant and
quartermaster were made appointive, In
stead of elective offices, the appointments
to be made by the national commander
Fraternal Congress Favored.
Capt Lake of Baltimore gave notice that
at the afternoon session today he would
offer resolution favoring the calling of q
fraternal congress Of American soldiers.
sailors and marines, members OF the Army
and Navy Union. G. A. R., the United
Spanish War Veterans, and other soldier
societies, every three or five years. in one
of the big cities The purpose of the con-
gress was explained to be to take united
action for the veal of former and present
soldiers and men in the navy
Delegate William A. Hickey caused much
enthusiasm by declaring that the wearing
of soldiers, a sailors, or marines uni
form by any person not in the service,
should be made q penal offense. He said
many crimes were charged to soldiers that
were committed by civilians attired In dis
carded soldiers suits they had bought or
begged or borrowed.
Several amendments to the laws were
considered, and some Of them adopted.
Extra Pay Demanded.
A resolution was offered by William A.
Hickey Of Garrison, No. 6. concerning the
question Of two months extra pay voted
by an act Of Congress to volunteers of the
Spanish-American war possessing honor
able discharges. The act provided that the
men serving in foreign countries be given
two months pay" at the time of furlough.
and the men serving in the United States.
lone months extra pay" at the time Of
the muster out of the regiment. Many of
the men were discharged through sickness
and were not present at the muster-Out
and 1t will take an amendment to the orfgi-
nal act, which was passed in 1899. to grant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19
DIAGNOSES COUNCIL.
Fest Preachers Do Slum Work in Eng
land, Says Speaker.

CHICAGO. July 19-''In England the hest
preachers go into the Sums" said Miss
Mary j. Hepburn of Leeds, England, in
talk at the Desplaines camp meeting of the
Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday In
this country" she continued, almost any
thing will do for the poorer classes. The
English furnish the best music and pro-
vide the finest halls for the work among
the people with the fewest advantages,
where of course, 1t Is most needed"
Miss Hepburn's address was part of a
special deaconesses' meeting. Other speak
ers were Miss Dora Adron of Cincinnati and
Miss Ida A. Jordan of Davenport, Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19
INTEREST IN ELECTION
Army and Navy Union Chooses
Officers Today.
FIGHT OVER COMMANDER
Gen. Browne and Gen. Burt Compete
for the Honor.
RESULT NOT YET REACHED
Business Matters Considered by the
National Convention Today-Early
Adjournment Probable.
RESULT NOT YET REACHED

The biennial election OF national officers
Of the Army and Navy Union is taking
place this afternoon at Grand Army Hall
in this city. The roll call shows all Of the
delegates and officers to be present. Great
interest Is being manifested in the election
Of the national commander. There are only
two candidates in the field, Gen. ]. Ed
win Browne, the incumbent, of Balti-
more. Md. and Gen. Andrew s. Burt, COM
mander of Barry Garrison of this city. 1t
is also expected there will be lively con-
test over the next highest Office in the Or
ganization. that Of senior vice national
comma nder, for which there are candidates
from New York, Virginia and Massachu-
sets.
Protection Of Army Uniforms.
Steps were taken for the protection Of the
uniform Of the United States soldier, sailor
and marine at the forenoon session of the
Army and Navy Union convention today
Reference was made to the fact that GER
tain unpatriotic and un-American persons
have Disseminated in public places against
the uniform. and 1t was the consensus Of
opinion of the delegates that the national
government should provide laws to severely
punish such persons.
A resolution was offered recommending
that when a man is hereafter dishonorably
discharged from the army or navy his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19
ACQUITTED OF CHARGE.
Mrs. Younger Not Guilty Of Shoplift-
ing, as Alleged.

After a trial before Judge Mills in the
Police Court this morning on charge Of
shoplifting, Mrs. Matilda Younger was
found not guilty of the accusation brought
against her. 1t was alleged that she took
q pair Of gloves from a counter of local
department store July IL and walked away
with them.
On behalf OF the defense 1t was shown
that she had been to the store about three
weeks previously and had purchased a
pair of gloves for her daughter. When
she showed them to the daughter they were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19
Hearing in Alleged conspiracy Case.

MILWAUKEE. July 19.-United States
Commissioner Bloodgood today, In the case
of Guy D. Golf and six other prominent
Milwaukee men indicted by the federal
grand jury Of Colorado in connection with
the alleged Colorado coal land conspiracy
case, ruled that this indictment is not
prima facie evidence Of a renewed con-
spracy." as held by the government, but
it cannot be wholly rejected because, as
conspiracy as may be followed with indie
pendent testimony tending to show a re-
newal of this original conspiracy" Further
hearing was postponed until July % in
order to give the government an oppor-
tunity to produce testimony.
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the extra compensation. The Army and
Navy Union will take 1t up at the next ses-
sion as was unanimously agreed upon to.
day. Mr.. Hickey has been an advocate Of
this action for several years on behalf Of
the Spanish war members Of the local gar
risons, many Of whom are affected.
Restoration Of Army Canteen.
At the afternoon session yesterday, after
The Stars report was closed. the greatest
enthusiasm was created and cheering con-
tinued several minutes following the read
ing Of resolutions favoring the restoration
of the army canteen. The resolutions,
which were adopted by unanimous vote.
are as follows:
Resolved by the Army and Navy Union
in convention assembled. That we desire
to go on record with the officers and men
Of the army, with President Roosevelt and
Secretary Taft, with the Spanish Veterans
and many other patriotic organizations in
favor Of the restoration to the army and to
soldiers homes of the canteen as 1t was
operated prior to 1901.
Resolved, That our own experience has
shown beyond question that the sale of
beer and light drinks in the army canteen
was veritable temperance measure; that
| 1t aided in promoting the moral welfare
and comfort of the men in the post and
corps. and that no greater blow to genuine
temperance ever struck than when
the law was repealed.
Resolved That we believe that congress
should have the courage to meet this ques-
ton squarely and fairly, and not be In
f1uenced, as in the past, by the theories of
persons who have had no actual experience
with army and navy life. We. therefore.
direct the officers of this organization to
take whatever steps may be necessary to
urge congress to restore the former law as
to the canteen, believing that we are acting
not only for the good Of our soldiers, but
likewise in the interest of temperance and
moderation.
Badge Of Commander Browne.
Gen. ]. Edwin Browne, national command
err was presented at the opening of the
business session Of the union yesterday
afternoon with diamond studded badge.
The presentation was made by Deputy
Commander Harlan T. Christie. Gen.
Browne was greeted with a rousing cheer
when Commander Christie stepped forward
to pin the badge upon his breast.
The badge, which Is OF gold, with three
diamond studded stars in the cross piece at
the top bears on the back of the army en-
blem the words: -. Edwin Browne, Ma
tional Commander, Army and Navy Union.
Your Friends, 19O5-19O7.'
Adjt. Gen. John Schumacher, a mem
Der Of the union from the time OF its Or
ganization, was presented with diamond
and pearl studded stick pin. Capt. Charles
Baxter, who was with Farragut at Mobile
bay and who was the first to get through
the firing line to the famous admiral. made
the presentation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19
Commissioners Going to Camp.

Commissioners mcfarland and West
have accepted the invitation of Gen George
H. Harries. commanding the District Ma
tional Guard. at present in camp at Boil
var Heights. Harpers Ferry, w. Va. to
visit the camp and review the soldiers and
they have selected next Friday to make
the visit. Commissioner Morrow was in
vited to the camp. but has declined, giving
ZOO much business as an excuse.
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Land Withdrawn From Entry

vacant public lands with an area Of
>oi'aO acres, In the northwestern part Of
Arkansas We're temporarily withdrawn
INV 10 by the acting secretary of the
interior on recommendation Of the Secrao
tary Of Agriculture, pending determination
of the advisabiity Of their inclusion in a
national forest. to be called the Ozark. The
lands are in the Dardanelle, Harrison and
Little Rock districts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19
Files Petition In Bankruptcy.

Philip b. Otterback. grocer at No. 40l
East Capitol street. today filed a petition
In voluntary bankruptcy. He lists his
liabilities at s2.676s2, and claims assets
valued at "a, 46. Attorney c. F. Diggs
represents the petitioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19
TO PROTECT PHILIPPINES
APPROACHES TO MANILA HAIR
Dor TO BE Tricky MINED.
Other Insular Possessions to Be Equip
ped Will Submarine Defenses.
A Comprehensive Plan.

In connection with the comprehensive
scheme for coast defenses mapped out by
the national coast defense board, Congress
last winter appropriated nearly two million
dollars for fire control stations, submarine
Mines apparatus to work them, and search
lights for the defense Of the principal har-
bors in the United States and it's insular
possessions.
Brig. Gen. Murray, chief of artillery Of
the army. who has been working ener-
getically in this matter, has let contracts
for the full amount of money available. and
hopes to have the apparatus Installed be-
fore the end of the fiscal year.
The work of providing submarine mine
defenses for the home ports Is being pushed
Pacific coasts. The plans contemplate the
sowing of mine fields on the Pacific coast in
the neighborhood Of San Francisco. at
Forts Rosecrans. Winfield Scott, Mley.
Baker. and Bonita; at Forts Stevens and
Columbia at the mouth of the Columbia
river, and at three points in Puget sound.
Mines In Manila Bay.
OF the total appropriations about $780,
600 Is for the special benefit Of the Philip
pines and other insular possessions, and
the first shipment Of material for that pur-
pose will be made early in August. Con-
tracts for transportation have been already
made. There is no secret whatever in the
movement, which was planned before there
were even rumors of war in the east.
The plans contemplate the installation of
no less than 494 mines in the approa ches
to Manila harbor and of 200 mines at Subig
bay. At the Manila mine field 1t is pro-
posed to install two big searchlights and
one smaller one. At Subig bay one large
and one small searchlight will be installed.
In buildings, electrical apparatus and all
other kinds of material needed for the
proper installation of the mine fields con-
a moi inf IN III,
pines It Is expected to eventually expend
about 81, 10000.
The harbors Of Guam, Honolulu and
Pearl river in the Hawaiian Islands; Guam
tanamo, Cuba; San Juan, Porto Rico, and
kiska, In the Aleutian Islands are all to
be equipped with these submarine defenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19
Personal Mention.

Civil Service Commissioners Greene and
Mctlhenny have gone to New York on
business Of the commission. Commissioner
Black remains in Washington.
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) IS 9a and u.s. So S3.65

Nine of the handsomest BENCH
MADE Low Shoe styles in Wash
ington: perfectly fashioned and ex-
act filters; French tan or black calf
or patent colt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19

Over 40 styles of Excellent $3.50
and So Low Shoes. including White
Sea Isle Linen Pumps or Ties. Tan
or Brown Kid or Calf Ties, Patent
Colt Pumps. Kid or Patent Colt
Sailor, Gibson and Butcher Ties
New-York tribune., 1907-07-29
SEEK MAN HIGHER up
ARREST EXPECTED SOON.
Police Haze Evidence Of Ertortion
AGAINST LazCyer.

Captain IAebers and Detective Hoohan, of the
Mulberry street station, spent the whole of yes
terday searching for the man higher up who
has, through agents been levying blackmail on
keepers illegal resorts and liquor dealers In
that district and 1t is probable that an arrest will
follow to-day
This activity on the part of Captain Lebers
grew out Of the arrest on Friday last of John
Mangone Italian charged with extortion. He
arrested by the captain at the instance of MI
Hanson. Deputy Police Commissioner, following a
statement made by Mary Morelo. of No u Hester
street. Through this arrest it learned that an
extensive system OF baCkmail had been in opera
tion the district. The moving spirit OF the sys-
TEN is believed to be a closely related to a
judiciary official of this city. The evidence OBJ
tanned against this man by the police is apparently
strong enough to warrant an immediate arrest.
Captain Ldebers, after searching for him all day,
said last night: Il will arrest him on sight with
or without a warrant. and take the chances of a
suit for false imprisonment"
The person who is sought and is believed to be at
the head Of one of the most elaborate systems of
baCkmail is said be lawyer living at Will
iamsbridge He has disappeared from his home.
however. The police went there to arrest him, but
he had flown His arrest. however, is believed to
be a matter Of only day or two. Captain Liebers
time the case
Just how much he has collected from illegal
sorts the promise of police protection is not
known, hut the police have the names of at least
half dozen men who have paid 500 500 for
immunity from arrest. The amount of money eX-
torted will probably reach many thousands OF
dollars
Mangoine, whose hearing will be held before Mag
istrate Cornell the Tombs court this morning,
is twenty-nine years old and lives at No 122 East
4th street. Mary NOrello the proprietor OF an
establishment that raided by the police. She
became indignant this Interference with her
business and told of paying 500 FOR protection TO
who. she supposed representative OF
the police captain. The question put TO Cap
tain Liebers yesterday to how n man living out
side of the district could levy tribute without Civ
ing some assurance that he could guarantee pro-
lection. He replied: 1T is the easiest thing in
the world. Any man of presentable appearance,
with Italian accomplice. can tell these ignorant
people that they will give them police protection
and they will readily pay
Definite developments expected to-day at tho
hearing Of Mangoine He has already weakened
1t is said. and has implicated the person for whom
he was acting agent. II is on his story that
the police looking for the man higher up
His arrest it IS said might reveal operations In
other parts Of the city.
Captain Lebers would not intimate last
night whom he sought the head OF the black
mailing gang but he said: When get him his
arrest will much surprise, for his name is
well wn.'
New-York tribune., 1907-07-29
SOLDIERS POORLY PAID.
Data Collected to Induce Congress to
Grant an Increase.

Warrington July 2s.-It has been assumed that
United States soldiers were by far the best paid
in the world. and that belief has largely caused
the failure OF attempts To secure increases IN pay
for them. But now in connection with the system
attic preparations that being made lay the
subject Of something wrong with the army before
Congress at the next session It has been discovered
that this belief wrong This fact will be brought
to the attention OF Congress In connection with the
subject Of a general increase OF salaries OF both
army and navy.
Copies of recruiting pamphlets. circulated freely
in Canada. make strong showing this point
A Canadian sergeant, for instance enters upon his
service with a wage of 81 "A day, which Increases
TO 81 % The American sergeant gets SIS n month
at first, and his expenses larger than those OF
the Canadian. because OF the considerable differ
ences in the scale of living and the lower tariff
rates on the necessar!es of life in Canada. The
same difference OF wage through all OF the
grades.
Even Cuba pays her soldiers three times as much
as the American private. The Cuban rural guard
gets the pay of New York policeman other
countries also pay than America.
This data is being got together to demonstrate to
Congress that the real reason for the numerous
desertiOns from the American army Is dissatis-
faction with the hard work dislike for some
particular Office. the lack of a simple and
well regulated canteen, but the small wage 1t will
also be shown in tho presentation OF the subject to
Congress that the present scale fixed by law
than nifty years ago Ghere has been only one
increase. and that of only 81 n month that time)
when the wages OF civilian workmen were probably
not much more than third OF the present scale.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-29
PoCANTICo CHURCH CANCELS DEBT
Gift of James Butler In Memory of Wife
Ends Mortgage on Magdalene.

Pocantico Hills which is nearly all owned by
John .. Rockefeller celebrated yesterday the can
ceiling OF the mortgage on the Church Of Magda-
leue. The gift making this possible was made by
James Butler. the grocerynan. in memory Of his
Wife who had during her life been a devoted mem
Der and helper OF the church. The gift ac-
cepted by the Rev. Patrick J. Lennon in behalf OF
his parishiouers. Archbishop Farley presided at
the ceremony. Shortly after ~ O'Clock the boys
drum corps from the Institute Of Mercy marched
up 10 the Christian Brothers home. where he spent
the night. 10 escort him 10 the church. When
within quarter OF mile OF the church the Arch
bishop was met by cross bearer and fifty little
siIs dressed In white. the altar boys of the church
in their red cassocks and one hundred men from
Mr. RoCkefeller's estate.
The parishioners formed lines either side OF
the road When the Archbishop reached the rectory
he alEhted and reviewed the procession The
church, which was decorated with plants and flow
ers from the Rockefeller and Butler estates, was
crowded TO the doors. Pont1Cal Cele-
brated by Father Lennon. with his two brothers
and the Rev Joseph +. Sheahan assistants Fol-
lowing the mass there was a sermon by the Rev.
He said he had spoken the laying OF the corner
stone Of the church. and he was now making an
address that might be termed a sermon OF Conse-
Grafton
He said Il the Christian spirit that proulpted
The charitable gifts Of millions made recently by
wealthy men The poor had grounds for harsh
feeling against the rich, for they guilty Of
church was particularly fortunate in having two
such men as Mr.. Butler and Mr.. Rockefeller In its
parish "
Archbishop Farley followed saying the occasion
was one Tor rejoicing. and he congratulated the
people on the progress OF the church.