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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Bows Charged With Robbery.

Alleging that they have carried on
system of robberies from their employer. N.
w. Burchell, 1925 f street northwest, Pre-
cinct Detective Mullen of the first pre-
cinct arrested Preston Fitzhugh, William
Gray, George Wallace and Charles White
on charges of larceny. Fitzhugh, White
and Gray were arraigned in the Police
Court today. Wallace is being held for
further investigation. From Whites home,
1144 23d street northwest, it Is alleged,
groceries valued at about $57 were re-
covered as part of the booty taken from
the store of Mr.. N. w. Burchell, by whom
defendants had been employed. Gray was
employed inside of the store, it is stated,
and the other three as drivers. 1t is al
legged by the police that Gray assisted the
drivers to get groceries and other property
in the stock out to the drivers, and they
took it to Whites home. it is alleged.
Wallaces part is not clear, however
1t was learned by those in charge Of the
store that stock was missing and Precinct
Detective Mullen was called in. After
watching the drivers for a couple of days
he made the arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
FOUND WEALTH AND HOME.
Portuguese Stowaway Adopted by a
Rich Old LADY,.

CHICAGO, March 16.-The story of how
fortune smiled on a Portuguese peddler
boy was related in the county court, when
Pedro ]. Teixeria. thirty-eight years of
age, was adopted by Mrs. Jennie l.. Hutch
ems, sixty-one years old.
Mrs. Hutchens said Pedro had lived at
her home nearly twenty years. and since
the death of her husband, three years ago,
has conducted the wholesale and retail
cigar business left by Mr. Hutchens.
Mrs. Hutchens told the court her prop
erty amounted to more than 100000.
Judge Pond recommended that with so
large an estate it would be wise for her
to make out will. designating Pedro as
sole heir. Mrs. Hutchens sid she would
do this.
Pedro ran away from his home in Portu-
gal twenty years ago.
when 1 crawled out of the hold of the
steamer and made my first journey through
the dismal quarters of New York city, the
dreams l had about American liberty and
the free country vanished" said Pedro
yesterday. Il was without money and
started peddling cigars for a living 1t
did not take me long to pick up the
language and ] came west to Chicago.
Il was here without home or friends In
looking for lodging place 1 saw a sign
Rooms for rent and rented a cheap room
That was at Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchens' house,
They Immediately took an interest in me
and l got az job in Mr.. Hutchens' cigar
store. A few years ago / became a part
ner in the business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
REDUCED TRAIN SPEED
MOVEMENT OF WESTERN TRAF-
FIG MANAGERS.

CHICAGO. March 16.-Passenger traffic
committee rooms of the Western Passenger
Association Thursday to discuss plans to
reduce the speed Of passenger trains.
Their conclusions will be presented to the
officers Of the operating departments and
a definite plan for concerted action will
be taken up at future meeting. 1t is
probable that some Of the accommodation
trains which have been operated at loss
will be discontinued
The operating officials are a unit in the
contention that the move is not so much an
economic measure as one of safety.
Lengthening of the time Of passenger trains
they believe will decrease the number Of
accidents and also give the dispatchers
increased facility for moving the trains on
time.
A fine Of 20 per cent of the mail train
earnings is imposed by the government for
delay OF thirty minutes or more. Under
this rule, which went into effect on July
l., 1906, some Of the roads operating fast
mail trains are short about 5000 for fines
imposed some of which will be contested.
1t is believed a lengthening of the schedules
will enable the roads to escape fines.
Another reason given for lengthening the
time of trains carrying mails Is the new
diviSor ordered by the Postmaster General
The Postmaster General has ordered future
computation of payment for carrying mails
on the basis of seven days instead OF SIX.
This, the railroads claim, is a hardship, as
the government does not recognize services
performed on Sunday, and while the mail
weight will be computed on a basis of
total for seven days, the pay Will be on
basis of six working days.
1t Is probable the railroads will contest
the ruling of the Postmaster General, as
the basis of computation heretofore has
been six days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
NEW 14-INCH GUN.
Plans Completed by Gen. Crozier,
Chief of Ordnance.

Gen. Crozier. chief of ordnance, has COM
pleted the plans for the new type of IA
inch caliber guns which are to be added
to the existing coast defense system, and
the ordnance bureau is preparing to begin
work upon the new weapons at the Water
vliet arsenal at an early day. But one point
remains to be decided. and that Is whether
the guns shall be of the ordinary built-up
forged steel type or shall be of the more
modern wire wound construction.
The 14-inch gun will be something of
paradox in ordnance design, for, although
full two inches larger in caliber than the
standard coast defense gun of the first
grade, the new gun will be smaller in every
other measurement and even lighter. The
purpose is to make weapon that will have
a range and striking force at least equal to
the present standard Pinch gun, but that
shall vastly exceed the very limited life of
that gun. 1t is not intended to throw away
the expensive Pinch guns now in place
along the coast from Maine to Washington
state. but rather to supply the new type
whenever there are additions to the existing
defenses. A strong point in it's favor is
said to be the fact that it's first cost will be
less than that of the Pinch gun, while the
addition to the life of the piece will result
in a still greater economy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Rich Men and the Colleges.
the New York Journal of Commerce.

From the New York Journal of Commerce.
Gifts to education are like campaign con-
tributions in that they are best made in
relatively small amounts and from many
sources. Under such circumstances they
are likely to leave the recipients in position
to choose their own course in matters of
opinion and teaching. If they must be
to maintain independence of thought and
action. Such freedom has been lacking in
too many quarters. The spectacle Of a uni
versity president preaching the maintenance
of some of the worst abuses of capitalism,
and another meekly bowling the knee to re-
ceive the money offered by those for whose
acts he had but lately suggested social os-
tracism as penalty, is not edifying.
Instances can be given in abundance
where the mere prospect of an immediate
gift has changed the whole current of
college administrators thought and made
him trim his sails on an entirely new tack
to catch the favoring breeze of prosperity.
The craze and competition for large num-
bers of students has greatly crippled those
who would uphold the older traditions of
Independent economic thinking. Increasing
numbers mean increasing expense in college
administration, and lead to growing de-
pendence on wealth Of doubtful origin. This.
among other reasons, is ground for think
ing that the enormous benefactionS of the
past few years, whether as pensions, en-
dowments or annual gifts to colleges, may
put our academic thinkers into a moral
straight jacket at the same time that they
are freed from the cramping influences of
limited means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
ADMIRAL SANDS SUCCESSOR.
Commander Chas. ]. Badger May Go
to Naval Academy.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 16.-A rumor
which has reached naval officers here is to
the effect that Commander Charles J. Bad
ger. formerly commandant of midshipmen
at the Naval Academy, will become super
intendent of that institution when Rear
Admiral James H. Sands goes on the re-
tired list July IL by virtue of the age
limit. Some weeks ago there was a strong
possibility that Rear Admiral Caspar Good
rich would be given this billet, but that
officer has been transferred to the New
York navy yard. Commander Badger Is
mentioned also in connection with the posi-
ton as assistant to the chief of the bureau
of equipment to succeed Capt. William P.
Potter, who will be ordered to sea in COM
mand of the Vermont, but it is thought
likely that he will succeed to the supern-
tendency.
Both of these vacancies are to be filled
by Rear Admiral William H. Brownson,
former superintendent of the Naval Acad-
envy and at present in command of the Pa
cific squadron, who is to succeed Rear
Admiral George A. Converse as chief of
the bureau of navigation this spring. Com
mander Badger served as commandment of
midshipmen under Admiral Brownson. He
will reach the grade of captain about the
time of the retirement of Admiral Sands in
July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
RICHES IN CoRNSTALKS.
Enough Power Now Wasted to Run All
the Nations Machinery.
From LeslIe's Weekly.

: frof. Wiley of the Department of Agri-
culture says that inasmuch as every 100
pounds of cornstalks will yield six and a
halt pounds of absolute alcohol it is OBJ
'ious mat the ignorant agriculturst has
peen allowing an enormous amount OF
wealth to go to waste.
say that one acre Will yield from ten to
'"eiVe tons of grain stalks, or about a0OO
pounds, and you have a quantity of raw
material which will produce 800 pounds
OF absolute alcohol. or PIG gallons. Alcohol
at the present time is worth 40 cents a
gallon. "
Ground in a wet condition and dried
cornstalks may be kept indefinitely. and are
ready at any time for conversion into alco-
nor frof Wiley says that the alcohol
uerlVaple from the cornstalks that now
go TO waste in this country would not only
arlVe all the machinery of our factories
but would furnish the requisite power for
tii our railroads and steamboats,, run al,
OF our automobiles, heat and illuminate all
OF our houses and light the streets Of every
city in the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

Funeral services over the remains of AL
bert Peacock. who died suddenly Thursday
morning at his home on Dent place north
west as the result of heart failure, will be
held at noon tomorrow at the Masonic
Temple on Wisconsin avenue, under the
auspices of Potomac Commandery. No. 3,
Knights Templar. The members of George
c. Whiting Lodge, No. 90, will also attend
the funeral in a body. Mr.. Peacock's wife
and a daughter survive him. Rev. w. c.
Alexander. pastor of the West Street Pres
byterian Church, will conduct the services.
1nterment will be made at Lewinsville, Va,
at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Julia O'Connor died Thursday morn
ing at her home. 1911 35th street north
west. Four children-Daniel O'Connor
Michael OConnor. Thomas F. O'Connor
and Miss Julia OConnor-survive her The
funeral services will be held Monday morn
ing at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Seth
and N streets northwest
DR.. Henderson Suter of 31st and n streets
northwest has purchased from Claude Bar
rett the three-story. window brick
dwelling at 1924 n street northwest The
consideration is stated to have been Sc. 800.
29zl Q street, 1901 and 1906 Both street
northwest. which were erected several
years ago by c. B. Keferstein have been
disposed of in a deal made by ]. A. Cahill.
During the week the deed went on record
whereby Rein w. Darby conveyed to the
District of Columbia Paper Manufacturing
Company of Georgetown the Thomas w.
Smith warehouse property at the corner of
Potomac and Grace streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
TR1cKED THE PAwNBRoKER.
Lord Nevill Charged With Stealing
$4,000 Worth of Jewelry.

Special Cabegram to The Star.
LONDON, March 16.-Lord William New
i'll was charged in the Westminster po-
lice court with stealing jewelry valued
at $1,000 by means of trick from firm
of West End pawnbrokers. 1t is alleged
that when a pawnbroker visited him in ref
erence to pawning certain jewelry Nevill
when the pawnbrokers back was turned
substituted two pieces of coal, wrapped in
tissue paper, for the jewery. The pris-
oner was remanded. Bail was fixed at
$25, 600.
The pieces of coal were actually pledged
for $1,000, owing to Nevill's failure to keep
his promise to redeem the box in which
they were, but which was supposed to con-
tain the jewelry. Finally the pawnbroker
became suspicious and opened the7 box in
the presence of his lawyer, to find that 1t
contained only coal.
The pawnbroker asserts that the box
containing the jewels, which was sealed,
was exchanged by Nevill for a box that
was, in every outward respect. similar to
the genuine one Nevill, when he was ar
rested, pleaded hard for freedom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Meeting of Daughters of 1912.

The District Chapter, Daughters of 1912,
held a pleasant meeting in the parlors of
the Ebbitt House Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
Kate Kearney Henry presided. Among the
guests were: Miss Roberts of the Mary
land Chapter, Mrs. Boninger Mrs. Chubb.
Mrs. Macdonald and Mrs Wheaton of
Washington. Mrs. Minna Partridge Wright
was admitted and welcomed as a member
of the District Chapter. Reports were
read by Mrs. Frank Wilson, Miss Alice D.
Goddard, Mrs Albert Pitney and Miss
Webster.
Much sympathy was expressed concerning
the illness of Miss James, Miss McCabe,
Mrs. Joseph Pitcher and Mrs. Newport
Potts. Resolutions of sorrow were sent to
the bereaved family of Mrs. George r. Stet-
son, who was charter member. real
daughter and first vice president of the
chapter. Miss Alice D. Goddard reported
placing markers at the graves Of the fol-
lowing 1872 patriots: Lieutenant and Judge
Advocate Aaron Ward. in Dale cemetery,
Ossinning, N. T.; John Larcombe. in Glen
wood, cemetery, and Lieutenant John
Moore in Oak Hill cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
ORDER OF ANDREW AND PHILIP.
Convention of Largest Interdenomina-
tional Society at PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, larch 18-The
largest interdenomina tional mems organiZa-
ton within the church in the entire world,
the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip, be-
gan its seventh biennial federal convention
yesterday afternoon in st. Pauls Presby-
terrain Church, this city. The Brotherhood
was organized in Reading, Pa, the first
Sunday in May, 1883, by Rev. Dr. Rufus w.
Miller of this city secretary of the board
of publication of the Reformed Church.
At the convention in this city SO, 600 mem
bers will be represented and 800 chapters
embracing twenty-four denominations. The
convention opened this afternoon with q
meeting of the federal and UNCONVENTIONAL
councils. One of the most delightful fea-
lures of the convention will be the banquet
to be held this evening. One of the promi-
nent speakers will be Rev. DR.. Edwin A.
Keigwin, pastor of the West End Presby-
terrain Church, New York city.
The program is of the most practical
character. every participant being an ex-
perienced worker. Many new themes Of
work will be discussed at the sessions Of
the convention and steps taken on adj
vanced lines of brotherhood work. During
the conference Rev. DIR. William Pheley
the secretary of the organization and editor
of the Brotherhood Star, will lead several
conferences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
Tyranny Of Food Fashions.
A. vondo,, Cbrop{clo

From the London Chronicle.
If thirty-nine noblemen and gentlemen
descended from motor cars or aeroplanes
upon the best advertised dining room in the
West End could they compass a mutton
pie? Certainly not The chef would retire
hurt For there are dishes of food that
have been voted vulgar by our servitors.
And you may see but not recognize men OF
repute, men of money. men with two coats
and everything handsome about them,
sinking into strange resorts In order to get
the mutton pie or some other vulgar dish
that the chef contemns.
have seen a millionaire arrested by the
sight of "Jugged Hare Is. 3d., special" He
knew well enough that "jugged hare" would
not appear on the menu of the dinner party
he was going to that evening-and he
caught his hare at midday
1t is curious that free nation has sub
without any assignable reason has dis
missed from the table certain excellent
dishes that most of us love.
Tripe and onions never appear upon the
fashionable dinner table, unless 1t be upon
the table of certain freak millionaires,
who, being rich enough to follow their taste,
dine, by the light of candles stuck in beer
to follow. But why should tripe and onions
be vulgar? Why should sausage and
mashed potatoes (for which I have often
longed In the halls of plenty be out of the
bill?
There is no doubt that certain vulgar
faint hangs about meat that Is boiled.
Boiled beef! You may dine out" In Lon
beef. The man who likes boiled beef
thin-with the proper Trimmings car
rot-a turnip-the pudding-that man has
to sneak into his own lair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
CLEVELAND ON Discomfort.
Former President Says Laws Should
Be Freed From Vindictiveness.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 16.-Former
President Grover Cleveland has submitted
to the insurance investigating committee
of the Tennessee assembly brief in OPP
position to what is known as the 40 per
cent bills" now pending before that COM
mittee which requires that life insurance
companies operating in Tennessee invest
20 per cent of their reserve fund of Ten
nessee policies in Tennessee securities.
Mr.. Cleveland calls attention to recent in
surance disclosures and says:
1T seems to be quite apparent that if the
best legislative results are to be reached
by safeguarding all the interests in any
way related to life insurance those who
make our laws should be free from all vim
dictive feeling and misleading prejudces
and duly guarded against a dangerous dis
regard of safe and conservative business
rules"
He adds that the people cannot escape the
proof of the existence and activity of anti
state sentiment and 1t will not be we'll to
forget that though this sentiment is to an
extent one of the manifestations of the
restlessness and reckless impulse of our
times. it Is none the less dangerous and
that it certainly gains new converts with
every new occasion for discomfort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
VIRGINIA Girl Tilted Widower.

WARSAW, Va, March 16-Every ar
rangement had been made for big wedding
Wednesday night at Taylor's Mill, Middle
sex county. The would-be groom was Will
liam Yeatman of Lancaster county, wild
over, about forty-five years old, and Miss
Annie Jackson, aged sixteen, was to have
been the bride.
Rev. G. M. Connollee was on hand to per-
form the marriage ceremony, and large
number of friends and relatives had gath
cred to witness the marriage and enjoy the
wedding feast.
When the appointed hour had arrived the
bride-elect could not be found. Messengers
were sent out in every direction to find her,
but no tidings of her could be had.
The would-be bridegroom then demanded
pay from her mother for the elaborate
trousseau which he had purchased Pay
was forthcoming, and at an early hour yes
terday morning the heartbroken but reim-
bursed widower returned to Lancaster alone
and forlorn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
RESPONSE TO APPEAL.
Small Amount Received by the As
ISOLATED Charities.

Since the board of managers Of the Asso-
ciated Charities published the appeal for
$1,000 to prevent the threatened curtailment
of the work 1895 has been contributed. The
following amounts, received since the last
list was acknowledged, have been sent to
81 G street and acknowledged by John Joy
Edison, treasurer:
Mrs. Abby X. McLane, So; Capt. Allen ".
Reed, 50; Blue Line Transfer Company en-
ployes-C NJ. M. Ninch, 90 cents; w. E.
Wayland. . cents; D. E. Sands, % cents;
F. w. Athey, % cents, ]. A. Townshend, %
cents; Phil. Smith, 10 cents; L. NJ. Johnson,
10 cents: Thos. Nooman, % cents; T. Stew
art, 10 cents; T. Queen 10 cents; George
Henry, 2o cents; B. Ford, 10 cents; ]. H.
Mullen. 10 cents: NJ. Jefferson, 10 cents;
VIM. Wolf. % cents; Brahler, 10 cents;
Parker. 10 cents: Mathews, 10 cents; A.
Belts, 10 cents; Waters, 10 cents; Ferguson,
10 cents; the Law Reporter Printing Com
pany employes-H. H. Bright % cents;
cash. $3.50; Manager NJ w. Moore, 81; N.
F. Montgomery, Is cents. ]. E. Foone, jr.,
10 cents; Mrs. Charles MCGEE, So: Mrs.
Frederick c. Stevens, S25; NJ. V. L., So;
anonymous, $40.
A little story illustrating the character of
the families the Associated Charities is as
sisting is quoted by Mr.. Weller from the
recent report of one of the eight division
agents, who says: "a dark, fnsanitary old
of a family. which from necessity must
live in this unhealthy place. Here the rent
is more nearly within their means, and
there is the advantage of a back yard a
big item to be considered when a woman
must make living by washing. For sew
eral years this woman has had the care of
an invalid husband and two small children.
The only income in addition to that from
washing is the rent from two basement
rooms. These are rented to an old lady, an
invalid. to whom the woman of the house
has shown great kindness, waiting on her
when sick and sharing with her the Christ
mas dinner which had been given to her
and her family. The mother works steadily
and cheerfully, sends her children to church
and to school, and is anXiously looking for
ward to the time when her children. as
breadwinners. will be able to help provide
pleasanter home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
RUSSIAN REPREss1vE PROGRAM
Riot Started to Check Legislative Re-
forms.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ST. PETERSBURG. March 16.-Advices
from Elizabethgrad state that what is
known as ''pogrom" or organized riot,
has been started there by party known
as THE Union of the Russian People"
One Jew has been killed and many wound
ed. All shops are closed and the town is
in panic. The Union of the Russian
People despite its name, is a government
organization and it is stated by the lib
erals that the riot is part of the regular
government program designed to show to
the outside world that the country is in
state of insurrection and to justify the
refusal of the government for any legisla-
ton that may be proposed by the progress
sive members of the duma. 1t is declared
by the progressives that their members
have nothing to do with the uprising, and
that the influence of the duma members
is sufficient to keep their constituents quiet
during the sessions Of the national legis-
lature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
JACOB sCHIFF's OPINION.
New York Banker Expressed Views on
Stock Flurry

AUGUSTA. Ca, March 16.-Jacob Schiff
Of New York. who is stopping at a hotel
near Aiken. s. c., has declared that he
could see reason why the Wall street
panic should spread to the general business
conditions of the country. The prompt
and clear action of Secretary Cortelyou
saved the day. he explained. II have
strong hopes that much good will result
from the present situation" In reference
to the present railroad situation, he said:
THE railroads and the people will be
brought nearer together. The welfare Of
one is ndissoubly connected with the sue
cess of the other. President Roosevelt did
not bring about the muddle he simply
recognized earlier than most others whittier
we were drifting. By the wise course he
has taken he has rendered a great service
to the people and to the corporations them
selves. The lesson will be valuable to the
corporation managers in the future