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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
DID NOT F0REsEE EVENTS
Declines to Criticise Recent Happen
ings in Venezuela.
GIVES DUE CREDIT TO GOMEZ
Does Not Intend to Interfere With
Progress of Affairs, but Is
Living Quietly.

BERLIN. December 3O.-Castro. former
president of Venezuela, left the hospital
and returned to the Esplanade Hotel yes
terday afternoon.
Castro is still under the care of Dr.
hotel, as the hospital surroundings and
confinement were adversely affecting his
patient. Senior Castro goes out daily in
an automobile. He lives quietly and Is
strictly following the regimen laid out
for him. Dr. Israel says that an opera
ton will not be necessary. his patients
ailment being painful, but not at all dan
gerous.
Did Not Foresee Events.
Castro granted an interview to the AS
ISOLATED Press correspondent last night.
He was asked If there was any truth
in the statement published In various
newspapers to the effect that he left
Venezuela knowing what was going to
happen.
Castro, who was already greatly irri-
tated over unfounded press reports con-
corning his movements and affairs, at
first refused to discuss the matter. and
then calmly made the following reply:
mo, for If I had even suspected such a
thing I would have remained in vene-
zuela. even had my life been imperied
through i'll health, because I have always
been and am now the slave to honor and
duty. The only fear l have is the fear
1T is rumored that the Venezuelan
government will request your extradition
from Germany in order to indict you,'
Castro was informed.
Willing to Return.
II do not consider that possible" replied
Castro. "since no such covenant is In
existence between Venezuela and Ger
many. The only convention between the
two countries relates to trade marks, and
Is dated 1882. Extradition treaties exist
only with Belgium, Spain and Bolivia. But
even supposing such an intention exists,
only the slightest hint is necessary, and
am willing to go to Venezuela and prove
my political honor. l believe I would be
the gamer from this in the public opinion.
I'm regard to internal affairs concerning
the foreign policy Of Venezuela, / would
suggest that an international tribunal
should judge me, to prove that Venezuela
has right and reason, provided that If
such right should be proven justice might
be accorded to Venezuela and to me-"
Declines to Criticise.
Senior Castro declined for the present to
give any further statement. but he dis
cussed the events in Venezuela since the
change in government. expressing pleas
ure that there had been so little bloodshed
there He thought that his brother. Gen.
Celestino Castro, had acted correctly In
obeying orders to submit and give up
arms and ammunition in his charge, thus
avoiding a conflict.
Concerning the intention Of President
Gomez to settle the outstanding foreign
questions, Castro believed that Gomez
was acting as he thought best. put oe
clared that the action Of Venezuela hither-
10 was justified He did not intend. now
ever. to interfere in the progress OF
events and had not communicated with
Venezuela in any way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
ACCEPT SUICIDE REPORT.
Relatives and Friends Of Charles T.
Henry Dispel Foul Play Rumor.

Despite rumors to the effect that foul
play instead Of suicide 10 suspected in the
case of Charles T. Henry. formerly of
this city, who died ut Colonial Beach,
Va, last Saturday morning as the result
of gunshot wound, members of the
family declare that they do not entertain
such suspicious,
Mrs. ]. ]. Vogt. at whose house Henry
was residing at the time of death, is in
the city. She described in detail the story
Of the illness and suicide Of Henry, her
story corroboratthg the published account
OF the affair. Henry was evidently sui
ter1ng, as he had been for several years,
from the effects Of the yellow fever con.
tracted when he was q soldier in Cuba
IN the Standardization war, Mrs. Voet
says. and was out OF his mind when he
killed himself. '~
Both the mother and sisters of Henry
accept the statement. Several residents
OF Colonial Beach who were in Washinx-
ton today say that there IL no reason Ia
suspect that the affair was other than a
suicide. The fact that Henry killed him
sell IN the same house and with the same
revolver as did John j. Vogt, husband Of
MRS. Vogt last March they believe to he
purely a coincidence. VIC
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s,ecia, Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF Inc STAR.
HyATTSVILDE, December 30, 19eS.
An attendance Of more than 300 enjoyed
tho Christmas entertainment given by the
Sunday school of the First Baptist Church
of This Mace. Prof. ]. b. s. Norton. super
intendent The program was arranged by
Mrs. William L. Hall and Mrs. w. l.. Will
son and Messrs. w. r. Ballard, A. j..
Norman and Prof. Norton. The audi
torium was decorated with evergreen by
a committee composed of F. E. Keith, w.
l.. Wilson and Mr.. Green. fireplace
lighted by gas logs was placed on the
platform The opening chorus was by the
Sunday school. assisted by the orchestra.
under the direction of r. w. Conklin.
The chorus and other singing was leo by
DR. c. j. Ladson. choirmaster OF the
church. Miss Ethel Vrooman presided at
the organ.
After invocation by the pastor Rev.
Ernest II. MacEwen. the lights were ex-
tinguished and an electric star appeared.
while the cantique de noel was being sung
by Mrs r. W. Conklin. Mrs. G. n. Wells
recited Christmas selection from Ben
Hur. The main portion of the program
was given. over to the primary depart
ment. in charge of Mrs. w. l.. Hall.
Keith. rendered song exercise, Wait
ing for Santa Clans and that individual
soon appeared in the person of four-year-
old Oswald Greaser, who proceeded to fill
the stockings of the numerous dolls hang
ing on the Christmas tree. There were
recitations by Robe Green, Mary Whit
lock. Susan Bransom, Dorothy Lennon
and Gerald Glass. intermingled with songs
by the children of the intermediate de-
rartment The return of the wise men
with the missionary exhibit of children
Of other nations in costume was feature.
The little ones of the primary depart
ment appeared in an exercise. Hearts of
Love- and at the close Of the program
Santa Claus appeared with the children
class had gift for Santa Claus to be
taken to the Baptist Home in Washing
ton for distribution. He also distributed
gifts to each member of the sixteen classes
in the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
SUSPECTED OF BURGLAR1Es.
Arrest of Harry Meyrs, Who Tried
to Dispose Of Wearing Apparel.

The police of Baltimore upon informa-
ton furnished by Central Office Detectives
Brien, Parham, Barbee, Evans and
O'Dea Of this city have arrested a young
man giving his name as Harry Meyrs of
23.J South Miller street, Philadelphia. who
is thought to have been the perpetrator
of a number Of burslaries in that city.
The local detectives received informa-
ton Monday from Mrs. Anna YudeIevit,
who has a secondhand clothing store in
this city, that she had bought a large
quentity of clothing from man in Bal
timore Upon making an investigation ii
was discovered that there were thirty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Richmond Belle Arrested by Mistake

RICHMOND, Va, December 30.-Miss
Sarena Finney local society belle,
daughter of Col. Finney. who was promi-
nent throughout the civil war and owns a
plantation in Powhatan county, was ar
rested yesterday by mistake, having been
taken for a woman who had been under
police survei lance because suspected of
Matchmaking. The real offender. who was
dressed as Miss Finney eluded the police,
and Miss Finney was arrested OIL a crowd
ed street car. 1t required but a few min
utes to establish her identity, and she was
allowed to go after apologies by the blum
dering officer. There is talk of a suit be-
ing entered by the young woman
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eight skirts, five suits of clothes, seven or
eight overcoats and SIX dozen pairs of
gloves in the lot. valued at 800.
Meyrs was arrested as he was emerg
ing from q house on West Fayette street.
Baltimore. carrying a suit case containing
a Jimmy. He was held by Justice Friedel
in that city in default of bail.
A number of jobhing houses in Balti-
more have been robbed of clothing recent
ly, and 1t is announced that some of the
goods recovered have been identified as
the missing articles.
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Steel Cages for Prisoners.

GUTHRIE, Okla, December 3O.-The
board OF control of the Oklahoma peni-
Tertiary has authorized the state prison
superintendent to buy steel cages for BOD
Oklahoma prisoners now in the Kansas
state penitentiary, who are now being re-
moved to Oklahoma as fast as possible
should be Enclosed in a stockade with a
covering of canvas. This is necessary be
cause the state prison at McAlester will
accommodate only 400 prisoners. while
there are IG0 confined in the Kansas penl-
Tertiary
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Holds Election of Omcers.

South Washington Tent, 1886. I. o. r.,
has elected the following officers: Shep-
herd, Mrs. A. F.. Grigsby; chief ruler
Mrs. A. D. Montgomery; past chief ruler
J. ii. Broderick: deputy ruler, W. B.
Champion: recording secretary, Mrs. F..
j. s. Murray; financial secretary, John
Mullen; levite, Mrs. Sadie +. Hissey;
treasurer, r. ii. Sorrell; inside guard,
Charles T. Carroll: outside guard. f. New
man. Supporters TO presiding officers will
be appointed the night OF installation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

MERIDIAN, Miss. December D.-Miss
Ollie Patton. granddaughter Of the late
Gen. W. s. Patton, former Confederate
officer and past grand master of Missis-
sippi Masons. married a Chinaman here
Sunday. The fact has just become public.
The marriage violates the state law for
bidding intermarriage between whites and
persons Of negro or Monaghan blood.
Miss Patton is young and beautiful and
an orphan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Residence Property Sold.

Franklin r. Sanner has sold, through
his agents, Moore g. Hin. Inc. the three
story residence 17io 18th street north
west. Tie house Is of red brick front
and white marble. This property was
recently taken in an exchange by Mr.
Sanner. The purchaser will occupy the
house home.
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Personals of Rivermen.

Capt Frank kfntz of the Taylor. fleet
of tow boats is confined to his home i'm
this city by illness.
Capt Ollie CrOwder master of the tug
William III. Yerkes. jr., of this city. was
in the city yesterday on short visit to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

his family while his tug was lying at
Baltimore.
Cap. J. p. Bowling. master of the Tall
Of the Horseshoe light vessel. In Chesa-
poake bay, is en- a leave of absence,
which he is spending in Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Florida Information Bureau.

1919 New York ave- NV. Two great
trains south daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

Headaches and Neuralgia From Colds.
LAXATIVE BR0MO ouinine. the worldwide
Cold and Grip remedy. removes cause. Call for
full name Look for signature z. W. Grove. 81.
OcI-w-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

The round OF visits which jolly Santa
Claus had to make t his year was
not completed on Christmas eve. nor on
Christmas day. either. Nearly every day
this week he has been about the city get
ting in calls which he could not make
earlier.
He has had many letters and calls to
come to various parts of the city this
week to greet folks. young and old. whom
he passed by in the rush. They have all
seemed just as glad to see him as though
1t were still that proverbial might before
Christmas
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09

Wants Philippine Bonds Included IN
acceptable Securities.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. Jan. S.-The Secretary of War to-
day addressed to Senator Aldrich, chairman of the
Committee on Finance, communication urging
the inclusion of the bonds of the Philippine gov
ernment in Section of the Aldrich bill, which
describes the character OF securities which be
accepted by the Treasury the basis for emer-
gency currency.
1t is assumed at the War Department that the
Philippine bonds, of which about s13,00y00o have
been sold. were omitted from the Aldrich bill
rather through oversight than as the result of
any objection TO these bonds. which guaranteed
by this government and are regarded as in every
respect sound United States consos. They
bear interest at per cent, and may be redeemed
after ten years. Secretary Taft believes there is
reason why the Philippine consols should not
be included in the small category of gilt edged
securities which Mr.. Aldrich has enumerated in
this section of the BILL and trusts that his recon-
nnendation will receive favorable consideration by
the Senator from Rhode Island as it would en-
hance the value of the Philippine securities.
Senator Bailey, of Texas, member of the Com
mittee Finance, does not approve the Aldrich
bill
The $3.50 100000 emergency currency provided
for in that BILL said Mr.. Bailey to-day, is
wholly inadequate. The amount to be provided
should be more nearly a,0o0,00,o0o to meet neces-
sites that may arise. 1 do not approve the plan
of allowing railroad bonds to be used security
for these notes. Railroads go into the hands OF
receivers too frequently to be used for such pur-
poses. In such cases it often happens that other
securities issued ahead of the bonds. in that
way greatly 1essening the value of the security
Only and municipal securities should be
accepted in such cases, and then when they
turned over to the Treasury Department the title
to them should be placed absolutely in the hands
of the government, that in any attempt
is made repudiate them the government can
take action to protect the securities. Consider
ing the banking system under which we are OPP
Grating L have objection to the principle in
in n
rency, although l believe that money should
ever be issued except by the government ITSELF
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
TO SUE MANY ROADS.
Federal Prosecutions for alleged
VioIation of Safety appliance Lac.

WASHINGTON. jan S-Attorney General Bona
parte to-day directed the United states attor-
neys to institute suits against large number
of railroad companies to recover penalties IN
CURED by them for alleged violations of the
safety appliance laws The facts under which
these prosecutions are based were reported TO
the Interstate Commerce Commission by its in
spectors of safety appliances The roads and
number Of violations follow:
Ashland Coal and Iron Railway. %. Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe. IL: Baltimore & ONO. Ze'
Boston & Albany, u; Boston Maine, ,; Butte
County IL Central of New Jersey. Is; Chesa-
peake & Ohio, 25: Chicago. Burlington & Quincy
5: Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacfnc g.
Denver & Rio Grande, 8; Delaware & HUDSON
9: FL Paso & Southwestern 7; Erie. 4; Cult
Colorado & Santa Fe. S. Louisville Nashville
8; New York Central. 4; New York New HaVeh
&, Hartford, 10; New York, Philadelphia & Nor
folk Idaho Northern, Peoria & Eastern ana
Great Northern, each: Northern Pac1hc 30
Oregon Short Line 9; Pennsylvania Q: Pitts
burg & Lake Erie. s; 81. Louis. IRON NoutiIdhi
& Southern g. ST Louis Southwestern of Texas
5: st. Louis. Watkins & Gulf, II; Soutnern' 3:
Southern Pacific 10; Tombigoee valley %, ..
Union Freight g. Wheeling & Lake Erie "a.
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern. Butte, Ana
conda & Pacific Kansas City southern MIS-
souri,, Kansas & Texas. New Orleans MOTH Ii
eastern, Oregon Railroad and Navigation, fnh,
adelphia & Reading, ST Louis Southwestern ana
Salt Lake & Ogden 1 each
Attorney General Bonaparte also forwarded to
the United States Attorney for the western
District of Kentucky information of twenty-five
violations of the safety appliance act oy tne
Illinois Central Railroad Company for prose-
clltion to recover the statutory penalty A
prior decision in this district on similar cases
appears to the prosecuting authorities to De IN
conflict with the majority of decisions IN the
United States courts under the safety appliance
act but the circumstances in the former prose-
cutions were not such as to enable the Unlteo
States to take an appeal The suits about TO De
brought will be in such form that In case CT an
adverse decision the rights of the United states
in this respect can be exercised and a final de-
termination of the questions involved obtained
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
TOER MAY HEAD R4ILWAf
Sn;d To Be Slated for President OF
Washington Electric Company.
From The Tribune Bureau


v-asb,,aton Ian s-Representatve smith. OF
Nichiear chairman of the District or Coiunnoia
c-onroittee is authority for the statement that
william Loeb, jr, secretary TO the President, VIII
be elected president of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company at the next meeting OF the
hoard of directors of the organization AFTER
conference this morning with Mr. Loeb reiatlve 10
street railway affairs in this city, Mr. smith saia
II understand there is no question that MI Loeo
will be elected president Of the Washington Raii-
way and Electric Company. and I. called on MIN
TO discuss the possibility Of a consolidation OF
the two streetcar lines here desire TO see such
a consolidation brought about as soon as possible
in order that the District Committee may be re-
lieved of number of perplexing questions IN con-
necton with bills which are TO be introduced this
year particularly those for universal transfers and
the extension of lines TO different parts Of the
city"
REPRESENTATIVE Smith would not say how MI
Loeb regarded the consolidation OF the lines but
said he wished TO urge him the advantages
of dealing with a single system Whatever sue
cess may attend Mr.. Loebs financial affairs II
may be regarded as practically certain that he
will retain his present post as secretary 10 the
President until well into the summer of 1905
While not denying the statements which have
been made regarding his prospective change OF
occupation Mr.. Loeb indicated that he was not
ready 10 make statement that subject.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
M CLARENCE PADDEN ELEVATED.

Colonel NJ Clarence Padden, Water Register and
commodore obtained another title yesterday, thae
of surgeon the Mayor asserting that that is about
tho highest title a water man can be vested with
these days The new honor came to Colonel' Pad
dan Yesterday at the meeting of the SINKING fuhd
Commission The matter of insuring Commodore
padden's flagship the Laverock. with which Colo
no, padden chases shippers who steal city water,
was up officially
"Son,e boats lie around city boats waiting 10 De
RIM into TO get damages" said the Controller, ex-
pIairing why the city boats ought TO be insured
and the insurance companies will take care of all
that for us.
THE commodores seamanship will prevent such
accidents" said the Mayor
III will be a minimum, put in President NC
Cowan The commodore's a worthy officer
Doctor DOCTOR went the Mayor That Is
the high official of the navy now.
Your knowledge of naval etiquette is better thah
mine" said President MCGOWAN.
Mine is from the newspapers only nave no
traditional knowledge" replied the Mayor.
Now having promoted Surgeon Padden said
Controller Metz, how about the insurance for his
flagship
Laid over for a week decided the Mayor.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
CALLS FROM THE CRAVE.
Policeman at Greenwood Thinks
WOrld Has Come to an End.

William Dunn. a grave digger IN Green"oou
Cemetery Brooklyn. was buried alive yesterday
afternoon while in the bottom of grave winch
he had opened. and with only his head protrud-
ing from the earth remained in half conscious
condition until rescued at IL O'Clock last night
He was taken to the Seney Hospital and Is in
serious condition from broken leg and internal
injuries
Patroln1an Thomas Downs was starrIed oy
groans and upon looking through the high IRON
fence saw what appeared to be some one trying
TO scramble out of his grave
Downs returned TO the station house and, Win
the reserves and a supply of lanterns. went INTO
the cemetery. According to the men VINO
turned out il was the most grewsome JOB IN
the history of the Police Department They
went cautiously between tOmbstones and found
new made grave with mans head sticking
out of the earth and giving voice 10 terrioie
groans The policemen dug the man out
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
REVISION OF LAWS.
Bill Up IN House-Williams Cour-
teOus to De 4rmOnd.
[From The Tribune Bureau. I


Washington Jan S.-Representative Moon. for
the Special Joint Committee on the Revision OF
Laws submitted to the House to-day the report OF
the committee on the portion of the work of the
federal commission created to revise the laws ten
years ago the committee has reviewed. together
with a bill embodying the work of the commission
and such amendments thereto as are deemed ad-
visable The report and bill confined 10 the
penal laws of the United States, designated oy the
committee criminal title
This work is considered important. and Repre-
sentative Dazen. as chairman OF the committee
on Rules urged that the bill should De made tne
unfinished business until disposed Of This gave
Representative Williams. the minority leader, and
Representative De Almond. of Missouri an op-
portunity to exchange amenities and close
breach which threatened further TO disrupt the
minority in the House. Representative Daizen
rule provided that the bill be allowed TO lake
precedence regular routine business ana thdt
II be discussed at every opportunity until disposed
of This started a lively debate. in which nemoers
on both sides of the House took part the Deiho
Gratis contending that it was scheme TO sue
track other legislation Finally MI "lhlanlS- tooh
the floor and spoke in favor of the rule. saying
that in his opinion Congress should not delay ac-
tion on the BILL as it embodied the labor OF ten
wears and was urgent and non-parusan
On closing his remarks, much to the surprise OF
avsrv one he yielded the floor to Mr. De Arnond
,.t, ,bo,, he engaged in a pugilistic struggle a
few weeks ago Mr.. De Almond bowed MS ac-
acknowledgements, and Immediately began an a''a1N
m the rule which he said was to De USED throush-
-. e. sasSion as an obstacle legislation The
rule was vigorously supported by many Democratic
members, however, and was finally adopted oS an
overwhelming vote, only seven voting Win MI
De ArmOnd in the negative ..
Ero1Iowing the reading of the bill. Representative
r,aies of Tennessee spoke in favor of his Dill Ior
the appropriation of sufficient money 10 MAINTAIN @
THO hermitage, Andrew Jackson's old nome anu
for another BILL which he introduced to-oaS, pio
viding that the graves OF the soluieiS "N' U
New orleans be properly marked
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
SJJICIDE MYSTERY GROWS.
Belief Expressed That II. @. Dub
erin Tried to Deceive authorizes.

Judging from kilograms received last night os
w. Radcliffe manager Of the Stephen Merritt IN
5.r,sktns establishment at 18th street and Eisnth
a.,a,ue where the unclaimed body OF Harry trey
r,uher1v the young who committed suicide at
the Hermitage on Monday night is lying there may
he some doubt as TO his relationship TO Earl Grey
and ether persons of prominence in Canada AFTER
receiving a telephone message from man VINO
called himself c. L. Andrews secretary Oh Tue oo'S
Of England of Niagara Falls, n. Y, telling MN
H.. no vvouId send instructions regarding the dis
,,oeitfon Of the body MIR. Radcliffe wired the tel
egraph operator at Niagara Falls for further IN
formation His reply follows: NO L L. Andrews
known here No such name IN directory NO Suoi
lodge AS Sons of England known here
l+,r,o,,frp ,lnon this last night Manager Rad
I,s3 said he was inclined to believe that the young
man had been intending 10 misiead the authorities
with regard TO his relatives and friends IN CANADA