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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
FLOOD THREATENS PATERSON.
Many People Stayed Up All Night
Police on Guard.

PATERSON. March 2O.-The Passaic
r,var last night was within four feet of
tho floors of the bridges and still rising.
MANY of the residents on both sides OF the
river. recalling the two disastrous floods
of four and five years ago, remained up all
night
The police and those most conversant
with the conditions on the Passaic de-
clare, however, that the river cannot pos
sibly overflow it's banks unless there Is
steady rain of at least twenty-four hours.
The only damage thus far has been TO eel
lars storehouses and the basement floors
of the mills along the river. Last night the
basement floor in the Levy mill at Bridge
and River streets was flooded to depth
of six feet. but all the silk stored IN the
basement had been removed.
At the lower end of Riverside several
houses on the river banks were deserted
At this point the banks are low, and the
water overran the lowlands.
The tributaries of the PaSSalc In the up
per part of the county are all greatly
swollen. chiefly because of the great guam
tty of ice and snow suddenly melting.
week ago the snow was fifteen feet deep
in the mountains, and now nearly all OF II
has melted.
The police were instructed slast night to
keep a sharp lookout all along the river
banks Thus far the only damage to bridges
reported was the washing away of the foot
bridge crossing the Passaic at Hillman
street.
High Water Expected at Wheeling.
WHEELING w. Va, March 90
Wheeling is preparing to get out of the
way of smaller flood. which will go
to about thirty-six feet tomorrow morn
ing. The high water will do little dam
age except to cause inconvenience and
prevent cleaning up in the lowlands.
The river at 1 o'clock this afternoon
was twenty-seven feet and rising six
inches an hour. The city has fairly
well recovered from last weeks mum
dation. but relief work is still being pro-
yided and there is a great deal of des-
titution The Ohio river division of the
Baltimore and Ohio will not be operated
for a week: many miles of track will
have to be rebuilt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
VIRGINIA DECLINES.
Maine Wants All Her Militia to Take
Part in Joint Drills.

In answer to the invitation of the War
Department to have the Virginia militia
take part with the regular troops In drills
at Fort Monroe. the governor of the state
has informed Acting Secretary Oliver that
the larger part Of the guard will be sta
toned at the jamestown exposition from
June 8 to Is, and that will leave but two
batteries of artillery available for the joint
drills at Fort Monroe.
The governor Of Maine has asked the
privilege Of sending twenty-fo companies
of national guardsmen to participate in the
Joint drills In the Maine coast fortifica-
lions instead Of the twenty-one suggested
by the War Department. the purpose proba-
bly, being thus to avoid the necessity for
holding the regular annual encampment of
the militia. The request will probably be
granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Chicago Man Asphyxiated on Eve OF
Function He Was to Attend.

CHICAGO. March 20-On the eve of the
day that he was to officiate as usher at a
fashionable wedding. Calhoun Mason,
twenty five years old. great-grandson of
Roswell 3. Mason. former mayor of Chi
cago. was found dead in bed yesterday at
his residence In Lincoln Park boulevard.
Asphyxiation was the cause of death. the
gas jet in his room having been left partly
open.
The young mans parents believed that
the death was accidental. They said out
side of i'll health. which was not grave
as to prompt self-destruction. the young
man had no apparent motive to end his
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20

near Groville. has been entirely destroyed
by the Feather river. More than 200 men,
women and children were driven to take
refuge in trees and on tops OF houses,
where they were exposed to rain and
cold for forty-eight hours Small boats
rescued many.
One boat engaged in rescue work was
capsized and seven were drowned Iney
were Mrs. ]. r. Hogue. one child: MIS-
j. F. Dallis two children; Mrs Legaliay
and Stella Legallay. relief train from
Chico with boats. clothing and provisions
was dispatched over the Northern EiectrIc
road reaching the scene aftr some oihi-
Guilty The work of rescue continues.
Fifty people are yet on the island. anu
there is much suffering among women anu
children.
Damage Will Reach Many Thousands
SAN JOSE. Cal, March 2O.-More dam
age has been done by floods in the creeks
in the last twenty-four hours than in the
mast fifteen years. Erosion Of the banks
will cost many acres of fine fruit and
farming lands. while the washing out OF
bridges, notably on the Southern Pacinc'
will stop all traffic from San Jose 10 Los
Gatos by way of Campbell for weeks. The
damage in the vicinity of Flattertown VIII
reach many thousands of dollars
At San Martin, Harold Bole, the hve-
vear-old son of a well-known rancher, fell
into the swollen Llagas creek ana was
drowned At Santa Clara several famihes
were driven from their homes by the
overflow of the Guadalupe creek.
Coast Line Blocked by Landslide.
LOS ANGELES. Cal, March 2o-The
coast line of the Southern Pacific has
been completely blocked by landslide
that has closed the Santa Margarita tun-
mel one of the largest on the division
located in the mountains north OF San
Luis Obispo. Local railroad officials are
advised that the line must remain closed
to traffic for at least four or five days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
TO TAKE FOOD TO CHINA.
The Transport Buford Will Garry q
Cargo of Provisions

The United States army transport Buford
will take load OF provisions at .once to
China for the relief of famine sufferers.
The War Department has advised the State
Department that this transport, which is
now at San Francisco. is at the disposal of
the Red Cross for immediate use in the
shipment Of a load Of provisions offered by
L. Klopsch. editor of the Christian Her
aid. 1t is estimated that the Buford will
carry 5000 tons of provisions. The trans
port will stop at Honolulu on It's way to
Shanghai and probably will carry q special
party of congressman who are to visit Hon
olulu az the guests OF the citizens of the
Hawaiian Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
CAUSES MUCH SURPRISE.
Announcement Regarding Promise to
Nicaraguan Troops

Surprise was created in Washington Dip
lomatic circles by the announcement that
Nicaragnan troops have been promised the
right to loot the first Honduran or Saliva
dorean city they may capture. Such an
offer to soldiers by government authorities
Is in direct violation of the general trend
of the rules of war for the last century.
The tendency among all civilized nations
has been to humanize the methods of war
and to prevent plundering and footing.
Only military necessity is acknowledged to
justify the taking Of private property. Mill
tary necessity. as defined in the rules Of
war which regulated operations in the
American war of 1851 and other modern
wars can be construed to mean only the
actual need of supplies to sustain the
troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
LABOR FOR PANAMA
DIFFICULT TO FIND MEN FOR
THE WORK.

PARIS. March 20.-Ieroy Park, an agent
of the War Department, has been in Eu-
rope for some months soliciting foreign
labor for work on the Panama canal, and,
although he has encountered much opposi-
ton, me has succeeded. since October, in
shipping $500 men, nearly all Spaniards or
Italians. and they are now going forward
at the rate of about 500 a month. They
are being sent from three ports. Vigo.
Spain, and Bordeaux and Saint Nazaire,
France, by the Spanish and French lines.
They are given free transpor .ation, repay
able out of their earnings at the rate Of 81
a month. and are guaranteed pay at the
rate Of 20 cents an hour. with everything in
the shape Of lodgings, medical attendance,
etc, on the isthmus found, except meals,
which are paid for at the rate of 20 cents
meal or 60 cents day.
Governmental Opposition.
Notwithstanding the inducements offered,
both the Spanish and Italian governments
were opposed to allowing their subjects to
go to Panama. The objections of the Span
fsh government were in a measure over
come. and with the advent Of the new
Maura conservative ca binet there was still
less hostility, but on the other hand a sud-
den agitation has grown up In Spanish
commercial circles against emigration in
general. on the ground that 1t Is draining
the country of labor.
The Italian government has remained
steadily hostile, and formal notices warn
ing Italian laborers not to go to the 18TH
mus were placarded throughout the coun-
try Nevertheless many Italians, attracted
by the offer of work, crossed the frontier
and left from French ports.
May Modify Attitude.
1t is possible that the final decision of
the American government to continue the
operation of the canal work instead of let
ting it by contract may modify the atti-
tude Of these two governments, but the
chances seem to be In the other direction,
and It Is more probable that it will be
more. rather than less difficult In the fu-
ture to secure labor from Europe Through
out southern Europe there is. in fact, q
growing inclination to put obstacles in the
way of the heavy American emigration.
Should the supply needed for the canal be
cut of in Spain and Italy it Is likely that
Park will make an effort to secure men
from Russia, especially from the Baltic
provinces, where the native Let's and
Esthonians are especially good workmen,
and on account of political conditions might
be disposed to leave their native land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
PROPOSED BALLOON COMPANY.
The Matter is Being Seriously Con-
sidered,

Officers of the War Department are seri-
ously considering the organization of a
balloon company at Fort Omaha, Neb., as
a regular branch of the army. Among the
officers considered in connection with the
command of the proposed balloon company
is First Lieut. Frank p. Lahm, 9Th Cav
airy whose exploit in winning the long
distance race from France to England for
the Bennett cup gives him first place among
army balloonists.
Lieut.. Lahm is attending cavalry
school in France under q reciprocal ar
rangement The War Department has just
received a new balloon made in New York,
making six balloons In all owned by the
army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Navy Department Changes.

Changes in the Navy Department have
been announced as follows:
Observation-Disclosures of navigation. Ar
thur woodmansee, copyist at $40 per an
num- Naval observatory, Hugh H. Bro
gan, piece work computer.
Promotion-Bureau of navigation. r. M.
Pettey, from copyist at $40 to cOpyist at
$40 per annum.
Resignations-Bureau of construction and
repair, Roy C. Hefiebower. clerk at $1,000
per annum. Bureau of navigation. Warren
Rinabarger, oppyist at $40 per annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
THE 1905 COTTON CROP.
Large Increase Over the Previous
Year Reported.

The census bureaus complete report OF
the cotton crop shows the crop of 1905. in
Guiding linters and counting round as half
bales. to be 1890, GIT bales, compared with
10 7o 6o2 for 1905, and 1861. $40 for 1903
The average gross weight of the bale for
1906 is 51o.7 pounds, and the crop. express
ed in 5Oo-pound bales, Is 13,576,226. The
items entering the totals for the crop of
1906 are 12O99,927 square bales, 266, 795
round bales, 1882 Sea Island bales and
32l, 100 linters. The quantity Of cotton esti-
mated by ginners and delinters as remain
ing to be ginned and included in the re-
port of 1906 is 155. i04 bales. The number
If einneries operated this season is 2S, 7O2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
TELLER REPORTED MISSING.
Charlotte, N. c., National Bank is
Short $4,000.

RICHMOND, Va. March 20.-A Charlotte,
n. c.. special to the News-Leader says it
developed today that the Charlotte National
Bank is short $4,000 and that nothing has
been heard from Frank Jones, the teller of
the institution, who disappeared Saturday
night. Investigation of the banks funds
began Monday and many irregularities were
discovered.
Experts are now examining the books.
Jones stood high socially. He was secretary
of a local club and was regarded as a man
of honor and integrity. He has wife and
family The disappearance of Jones has
created a sensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Valuable Gifts Presented Princeton.

PRINCETON. n. j., March 20.-The pre-
sentation of two valuable gifts TO Princeton
University was announced here today. One
n plant for the pasteurizing OF milk, pre-
serted by Nathan Straus of New York, is
aimed TO prevent the outbreak of such cpl
denies as have been visiting eastern col
ieges recently. The other valuable sun
dial. copy of the famous dial at Corpus
Christi College. oxford. England, is the
gift OF Sir William Mather, M p. The dial
will be placed on the campus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Resignation Of Capt. Steer.

The resignation by,Capt. Samuel l.. Steer,
assistant surgeon, of his commission as an
officer of the army has been accepted by
the President. to take effect July g. 1907.
Capt Steer is native of Virginia and
graduate of the medical department of the
University of Pennsylvania He was ap-
pointed an assistant surgeon In the army
in December. 1898. and reached the grade
of captain In December, 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Funeral of Rear Admiral Tillev.

The Navy Department has been advised
that the body of the late Rear Admiral
Tilley, commandant of the League Island
navy yard, will be taken to Annapolis to-
morrow afternoon, and the interment will
take place at the Naval Academy cemetery
the following day with full naval honors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Killed Wife and Self.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BOSTON. Mass, March 20.-Said to be
craEed by excessive drinking and angered
because his wife would not allow him to
return to her home and live with her, John
Blake, aged forty-nine, shot his wife, Mary,
this morning at $50. Three bullets entered
her side. and then placing the revolver In
his mouth he fired two shots. which were
fatal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
m: IL midnight, 81 March 20. am. 30: 8
am. 40; IL noon. so: 2 pm, So. Maximum.
81. at 1 pm. March 20; minimum, Is. at
am. March 20.
Rarometer-March 10. 4 pm. 297s; 8 pm.
"a 81: II midnight. 1850. March 20 Am,
AGA: a. m, % IS; noon. 23.95; 2 Pm, 1916.
Minimum temperature past twenty-four
hours. 40; year ago, 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
ker interrupted the conclusion of the -

Baker interrupted the conclusion of the 70
mark.
IL was moved to strike the answer from
the record. but Justice Stafford allowed IL
10 stand. However. when the witness be-
gan to detail conversations regarding i'm
munity he had with Puter. after the latter's
convection. other objections were inter-
posed. and the adjournment for the day
came before a decision as to admitting
them was reached. The witness had stated
that he had received no promises in the
present case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
MR.. TAFT's STATEMENT.
Tells Of Call at the White House Sat.
urday.

Secretary Taft has issued the fo,,ou,r.
statement
Il had an appointment with the Pres,dan,
at $50 o'clock Saturday afternoon and
went 10 the White House to keep It.
.ounu Gov Deneen and Attorney General
Suo aa win the President and 1 was intro
t there @ was no political conversation Of any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Paymaster Lynch Ordered to Manila.

Major John r. Lynch. paymaster, has
been relieved from duty in San Francisco,
Cal, and will proceed on the transport to
sail on or about May s. to the Philip
pine Islands. Upon arrival at Manila he
will report in person to the commanding
general. Philippine division, for assign
ment to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Detailed to Joint Board.

Brig. Gen. Arthur Murray, chief of artil-
lery. has been detailed as a member of the
joint army and navy board appointed by
the order of July 20, 1903, vice Brig. Gen.
Samuel M. Mills, United States army, re-
tired, relieved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Downtown Temperature.

The temperature recorded today by Feast
& Co.'S standard thermometer was as fol-
lows: 8 am, 48 degrees; II noon. Is; 2 pm.
g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20

Joseph Y. Potts, chief clerk of the Police
Court. returned to his duties today after
Heius corfr-i - his honre several DAYS
AHA al raeumal.s.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20
Secretary Of Army War College.

Major Charles ]. Bailey, general staff. is
detailed as secretary of the Army War
College. to relieve Major Willard F. Waltz,
general staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-20

Proceedings yesterday afternoon, follow
ing the close of The Stars report, included
the final questions in direct examination
put to DR.. Loomis by United States Attor-
ney Baker and the cross-examination of
the witness by Attorney Worthington. In
a series Of interrogatories Mr.. Worthington
sought to ascertain whether immunity from
prosecution had been promised DR.. LOOMS
for testimony he might give In aid Of the
governments cases here and in Oregon, and
the witness detailed several conversations
with an attorney whose name he gave as
Hardy. The latter saw the governments
attorneys In Oregon and the witness several
Hardy to the effect that the governments
representatives did not care about the
seven-eleven case: but II you can tell them
anything about Mitchell Hermann"-a
quick objection by United States Attorney
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
BASEBALL GAME
At / Blue b | ridge 4. |
Men and Women Greatly Enjoy
the National
Game.
a .-----
PROGRESSIVE, EUcHRE PARTY
Mrs. Bransford Adams Wins the
Highest Score and
Prize.
PROGRESSIVE .EUCHRE PARTY

BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA, August
1o-The midsummer rush is on at this
picturesque resort, and the flying hours
go by with winged feet. leaving no
shadow of care In passing. The only
need that has been felt here is the
lack of church service on the Sabbath,
and never before for SO long period
has the colony been deprived of such
ministration.
Il. On last Sunday afternoon party OF
young people assembled the heights OF
Wild Cat Knob and worshiped from it's
summit the Grand Architect, who,
with lavish hand, had builded the
great panorama of mountain. vale and
towering peaks, all aEloW with the
splendor of gorgeous sunset.
A novel game Of baseball. was the
entertainment for Monday morning,
which was exciting and strenuously
contested. The Blue Ridge Champions.
won and are now Offering to accept
any challenge. The members of this
team are: Julian Addison. catcher; T.
w. Johns. pitcher; Miss Edith Mont.
gomery, shortstop; Mrs. B. b. Adams.
first base: Charles N. Romano, second
base; Miss Pauline Hethorn, third base;
Mrs. A.. d. Kent. left field; Miss Cum
lningham, right field. Lynchburg Pro-
fesslonals: T. Flynn, catcher; James
Caskie, pitcher: Miss Alice Graham
short stop; Miss Lettuce Woodward,
first base: Wilson B. Cole. second base;
Miss Lillius Pratt. third base; Miss
| Ethel Hethorn, left field; Mrs. G. De
Witt Jr., right field: umpire. Clinton
De witt, Jr.; official scorer, Mr.. Burke,
of Mobile. The six innings recorded
| showed the following scores by in
| nings: II.
Blue Ridge Champions. a 05 q Sis
5lLy'chb'rg Professionals. o 4 0 Ill
! Tho rooters were much In evidence,
1 and amiably cheered either side when
/ making a home run. Among the young
ladies playing on the teams the Misses
IHethorn. two charming sisters from
i Blackstone, Va. were most Conspicu :
GUS for excellence These young la
dies. after stay OF two weeks here.
won many tributes of praise, and
their departure Tor home was greatly
a regretted.
!: The calendar marks Tuesday ms the
/ scene of progressive euchre party,
. given by Mrs. Cornelia Branch Stone
!. of Galveston, complimentary to Mrs
II WI, Moody, OF the same city. The nlnt
tables were placed on one of the broao
A yerandas, where the empowering vines
of lsOneysuckle and wistaria made q
4 cool retreat for the sport Until! thiry
teen games were played. Mrs Stone
presented the prizes In short speech
4 to each recipient; first to Mrs. Moody
y who received the guest prize" hand
/ painted china compete dish. Mrs
Branstord Adams, OF Lynchbure
having won the highest score
& wears on her dainty lingerie walls
a gold heart brooch decorate
with an enameled four-leafed clover
with pearl setting. Mrs Waite
Addison. OF Lynchburs. and MIS-
Lettice Woodward, of Richmont
i, having both the same score for secon'
: honor, Mrs. Addison was successfult
i "cntting,n and now drinks from tn
coup that cheers" which came from
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
IRIS. HAN C KEL's Bird GEtPARTY
, Z,

Especial 10 The Times Dispatcll.)@
CROCKETT SPRINGS, VA, August.
10.-The past few days have indeed
been the gala period Of the summer
season at Crockett Springs, and the
tide of enjoyment is at itsaflood.
The tennis court is In fine condition,
the weather continues favorable. and
this wholesome sport has become the
order Of the day. Among the most ex-
pert players are Misses Stock. Max
well and Demarest and Messrs. Tiller.
Stock and Thomas. Mr.. Stock being the
acknowledged champion.
The bowling tournament Of Monday
afternoon, given by Mrs. W. +. Hardie
in honor of Misses Cowan and Wells
of Allegheny Springs. furnished much
Mrs Hardie Is deservedly one of the
most popular women OF the Springs.
and her entertainments always partake
of the elegance and charm for which
this attractive lady is distinguished.
The prize for the highest score was
won by DR.. Costenbader, one of Crock
etts most expert bowlers.
The COOL crisp air Of these flne Au-
gust days offers great temptation to
all lovers of outdoor amusements.
Riding. driving. mountaineering are
quite the fashion. several parties every
morning leaving the hotel to wander
1 for hours among the beauties of this
wonderful. mountain scenery, Atinight
4 the ballroom and card-rooms are
crowded, while in the reading-room the
4 elders sit around the blazing log Are
and enjoy the comfort Of winter
evening In the very heart Of the sum
mert!me.
4 On Wednesday Miss Kathleen
q Thomas gave fudge party to her girl
friends at Beechwood Cottage. The
tables were set on the wide triangular
veranda. which was beautiful with
Japanese decorations, vases of cut
q flowers being profusoly distributed. an6
\ inviting hammocks woolng the charm
4 ing guests to idleness and repose. Miss
Thomas made the fudge over chaling.
Il dish. and the girls most heartily en-
I joyed 1t. as we'll as other delicious re.
freshments that followed.
Tuesday morning was the occasion
of one of those delightful bridge par
ties that are so popular at Crockett's
!, This one was rendered Miss Elizf
Thompson, OF Culpeper by. Mrs, j. u
/, M. Hanckel, OF Roanoke. The guest o
honor had been a long expected Wis
itor. and her arriva' last Week cause
great pleasure TO her numerous friends
l and gave rise to many pleasant socia
!; functions In compliment to her. TIL
{, bridge party was "a great success, TIL
i limit Including hundred g uests
The tables we're set on the north We