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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
STEAMER BATTERED But SAFE
FRUITER JOSEPH J. CUNEO HAD
HARD TIME AT SEA.
Captain Hurt Rescuing Carpenter.
Mates False Teeth Blown
From Mouth.

NEW YORK, October BIN badly bat
tered condition and with her captain suf-
fering from serious injuries sustained
during the voyage up the coast, the little
fruit steamer Joseph J. Cuneo arrived at
this port last night from Port Antonio, ia
maica.
The Cuneo had hard weather through
out much of her trip, but reached the
climax of her combat with wind and wave
on October 2, when she ran into hur-
rfcane Of more than usual violence. She
was subjected to severe treatment during
the blow. high waves smashing her bull
warks on the port side, denting three
plates in her bow and carrying away her
coal hatch.
Water poured over her decks and tons
of it found its way below. 1t was waist
high in the fireroom and engine room and
her cabin and storeroom were flooded.
In the height of the storm. Capt.
Aamadt was badly injured while res
cuing the ships carpenter, who would
have been washed overheard but for the
captains timely aid. In going to the car
penter's assistance Capt. Aamadt was
steamer and sustained severe Commissions
of the spine and part Of the body.
The crew took things cheerfully
throughout the period of the storm and
stress and got considerable amusement
out of one of it's incidents, when Chief
Mate Charles Oberg lost his new false
teeth. The members of the crew declared
Oberg told them that the teeth were blown
out Of his mouth during the hurricane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
Constantinople to
their ambassadors at Constantinople to
reaffirm this principle.
Bigger Army and Navy
Now the British Policy

LONDON, October 13.-One of the first
of the far-reaching effects OF the Euro
pean crisis has become known. The
British government has decided definitely
to abandon its policy Of reduction of
ornaments.
Naval construction Oh a large scale
Will be Presumed Immediately and the
army instead Of being further reduced will
be increased. The matter was considered
at Yesterdays meeting of the cabinet. and
while no official announcement has been
made the foregoing may be accepted as
accurate.
This news will be particularly unwel-
competition must go with the longest
purse. On the other hand. this fresh
burden put upon overtaxed Europe raises
appalling questions. The process of in
creaSng expenditures for ornaments
cannot go much further without a col
lapse of the national finances in more
than one country.
Hence. it becomes matter of absolute
necessity that the sancity Of treaties
shall be re-established according to the
principle which has now been publicly
affirmed by Great Britain. France. Russia
and Italy in dealing with the last week S
events. Germany also will find herself
second thought. despite the awkward stu
alton which it will create for Austria.
The question Is how far the powers
Will be willing to go In restoring the only
safe basis for international relationships
1t Is too early to speak definitely on this
return to the status quo ante be insisted
upon the whole crisis might be peace
July settled. No other course makes for
safety and permanent peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
ARE NOW "RECRUITS."
Members of Marine Band Join Army
and NAVY Union.

To the strains of Tramp, Tramp
Tramp the Boys are Marching" sung
Justify by former. soldiers. sailors and
marines thirty-siX members of the
United States. Marine Band. attired in the
blue uniform and headed by Lieut.. Will
liam II. Santelmann. their leader and
Walter Smith. second leader. were today
mustered in as members of Admiral Da-
vd d. Porter Garrison. Army and Navy
Union. lisa The ceremony was per-
formed by National Commander J. Ed
win Browne. who came over from head
quaEie rs in Baltimore for the purpose. as
sisted by National Adjutant f. j. Bonner.
also from Baltimore and members OF the
local garrisons in the bandroom at the
marine barracks.
At the conclusion of the ceremony Com
mander Browne addressed the recruits
In responding Lieut.. Santelmann said he
spoke for the entire band when he said
the men of his command were glad to be
in the Army and Navy Union and to he
able Ito call the members of that organi-
cation brothers and comrades"
DIR. Lee also spoke. saying Porter Gar
rison was proud to receive the Marine
Band members into its fold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
The ''Czar of Bulgaria
GayIy Enters His Capital

SOFIA, Bulgaria, October 13.-Prince
Ferdinand, who assumed the title of car
OF the Buigars a week ago a Tirnovo,
when he proclaimed Bulgaria to be a free
and Independent state. made his trium-
phal entry yesterday into his capital.
He came on horseback with a brilliant
stan. riding into the gayly decorated
crowded town amid the laundering of
cannon and the cheering Of the people.
A; a triumphal arch erected at the end
Of the main boulevard he halted to be
formally recognized and welcomed by the
city officials. Then he advanced through
the arch to the cathedral. where the Me-
tropol.tan of Sofia, Bishop Parthenii and
other prelates of the Bulgarian Orthodox
(Greek) Church celebrated mass.
After the mass Ferdinand reviewed the
troops of the Sofia garrison.
Twenty-one states. including all the
great powers, have accredited representa-
tives here. yet not one of the diplomatic
agents. not even the Servian minister
1.-THE only one of that rank, attended the
mass or witnessed the review or was
present at any other function. That is
because Ferdinand is not recognized by
any foreign government as more than the
Prince of Bulgaria, IAN autonomous.
Christian principaiity tributary to Tur-
key His declaration of independence
inspired the movement to call a confer
ence of the powers.
PARIS, October ia Sofia dispatch
says that the enthusiasm of the Bull
garians Is very great and that Prince
Ferdinand has had tremendous ovations
wherever he has appeared. Today 100000
men are under arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
Gand vizier Resigns;
kurds Oisobey Orders

CONSTANT1NOPLE. October 13.-Ki-
anil Pasha the grand visier. having ex-
pressed to the sultan his desire to resign
ONCE. recommended as his successor Is
mail Kennel. chief Of the Albanian party.
at present residing at Scutan. The sui
tan. accepting Kiamil Pasha's proposition.
telegraphed to Ismail Kennel. who will ar
rive at Constantinople during the week.
Fuad Pasha probably will be a second
candidate.
Niazim Pasha. commanding the 4th
army corps. at Adrianople. telegYaphed to
the minister of war that two regiments Of
kurds had declined to obey the mobiliza-
ton order. declaring that they would
await a personal order Of the sultan.
Eiazim Pasha asks permission to send
these regiments to Constantinople, fearing
others may initiate their example
This unexpected event has caused great
CONSERVATION in military circles and
among the Young Turks. while It encour-
ages the reactionaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
MRS. ERB STICKS TO SISTER
FEARS TO HURT CASE BY SEEK
ING RELEASE.
Activity Of Philadelphia Police Ex-
pected to Provoke Trouble With
County Authorities.

PHILADELPHIA. October 13.-Counsel
representing Mrs Florence C. Erb. widow
OF ]. Clayton Erb. who was shot and
killed by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Rather
inc Beisel, at his country home near
Media. Pa. a week ago. has made no
move to release the widow on bail from
the Media jail. where she is held on the
charge Of being an accessory to tho
shooting
The attorneys say that habeas corpus
proceedings for her release. on the ground
that she had no hand in the killing.
would have been instituted several days
ago but for the fear that If the applca-
ton was denied by the court il would
have a tendency to prejudice the case OF
the defense. which. in so far as Mrs.
Beisel Is concerned will be self-defense.
The most important witnesses for the
commonwealth will be the servants who
witnessed the many quarrels at Red
Gables
Several weeks before Capt. Erb was
killed he charged that he had been poi
soned while at his home, and called in
a physician. The doctor made no public
announcement.
Since the death of Erb rumors have
been current that the county physician
who made the autopsy on the body dis
covered evidence of poison. DR.. Taylor
the county physician. said today that
these rumors We're untrue.
The Philadelphia police have been
actively at work in an endeavor to
strengthen the case against the two
women This may lead to a conflict with
the Delaware county authorities. in which
jurisdiction the shooting occurred.
the republican organization of Philadel-
phia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
ALIENS TO Be DISTRIBUTED
SECTIONAL DEMANDS FOR
LABOR TO BE MET.
Secretary Stratus Orders Bureau. Of
Information to Get Busy-Out-
line Of Scheme.

The fullest measure of assistance to
the bureau of information of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor, in pro-
noting a beneficial distribution of aliens
who come to the United States, will be
expected and required Of the entire i'm
migration service, according to a commu-
nication sent out today by direction of
Secretary Stratus to commissioners of i'm
migration.
The division of information was created
by Congress for the purpose of promoting
the distribution Of admitted aliens and
other persons seeking employment.
1t Is directed that the same measure OF
attention be given to the work of the d.
vision of information as Is accorded other
immigration work. In carrying out this
scheme, Secretary Strauss Directs that
one employe be detailed to take charge
of information and distribution WORK at
each immigration station, who will re-
ceive and distribute documents and send
to the division Of information a compre-
hensive record of all applicants for in
formation and those VINO are directed 10
employment.
The bureau Of information today also
started the enormous task OF getling in
touch with farmers, manufacturers ana
all other persons throughout the south
10 learn at IlTst udho IL euey ale III Heeo
of help, particularly farm laborers, COM
mon iaborers, mechanics, etc.
This work will require the sending out
of SO6,0OO return postal cards for dis
tribution by rural delivery carriers in the
states of Virginia, West Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky.
Georgia. Alabama. Mississippi and other
southern states.
On the cards that are returned will be
indicated the kind OF labor needed. The
bureau of information will assist in Sc
curing the desired help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
COSTLY TO SHOOT A CAT
THAT IS, IF YOU MISS THE CAT
AND HIT A MAN.
Thomas Reeves Being Hit in the Leg
Is Awarded $500 DAM
ages by Jury.

Throw a bootjack or an old shoe or
some such missile at maraudng or
sleep-destroying cat, but do not have re-
course to firearms. unless. forsooth, your
aim being not good and the bullet finding
Judgment elsewhere than in the cat, you
may be mulcted in damages.
This advice may be drawn from the YER
dict of a jury rendered late yesterday
afternoon in Circuit Court No. 2, before
Chief Justice Clabaugh.
The jury assessed $500 against B. p.
FarnshaW & Co., who were sued by
Thomas Reeves, under the law which
hildS the employer to be responsible for
the acts of the employe under certain
conditions and known as the employers
liability act.
Reeves was riding on a street car near
AL South Capitol street August 0, 1907,
when he was struck in the leg by a bullet
or shot, which rendered him lame for
several weeks. The defense claimed that
an employe of the firm was shooting at a
cat which had several times visited a
pigeon loft and had killed a number OF
pigeons. They disclaimed any intention
of tnjuring Mr.. Reeves or any one else
except the cat.
Attorneys w. G. Gardiner and z. y.
HOpewell represented the injured man and
Attorneys Douglas. Baker and Sheriff. ap-
peared for the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
Bulgaria Now Storm Center,
According to Paris Advices

PARIS. October 13.-Advices received
here this morning from French official
sources indicate that the danger point In
the Balkans has shifted back to Bulgaria.
While there is no confirmation Of the re-
port that Bulgaria has delivered an ultt-
matum to Turkey regarding the recogni-
ton OF her independence inside of three
days, there is reason to believe that Bull
garia is determined to make a move If
Turkey and the powers persist in their
accomplished fact.
It is believed here that IL the Bulgarian
army crosses the Turkish frontier Great
Britain will land troops for the protec-
ton Of Constantinople.
The danger Of a declaration of war
from eervfa is considered over for the
present. The French government has de-
cided to leave Servia's demand for COM
Pensation from Austria Hungary to the
consideration Of the powers.
N. Stancion, the diplomatic agent of
Bulgaria in Paris. declared today that the
situation in Bulgaria was grave and
tense. "A rapid solution is necessary"
he said, ''for the country cannot be left
long in its present state Of uncertainty
The people are nervous. and business is
at standstiI."
The agent said. however, that he did
not believe an ultimatum had been sent to
Turkey.
Naoum Pasha, the Turkish ambassador
here, admits that Turkey is taking defen-
sive military measures, but he repeats
that Turkey desires peace. I'VE have
placed our cause in the hands of Eu-
rope" he said. "and we await Europe's
decision and support
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
POSTMASTER UNDER ARREST
HAGAN, GA, OFFICIAL CHARGED
WITH EMBEZZLEMENT.
Is Candidate for Congress and Ac-
cuses Inspector of Insult
ing His Wife,.

HAGAN, Ga, October 13-James NJ
Elders. postmaster at this place, and re-
publican candidate for Congress from the
first district of Georgia, was arrested yes
terday, charged with embezzling funds
from the money order department OF this
post office. His case was sent to the fed
eral grand jury. Post Office Inspector
George r. Hill recently made an exam
nation Of Elders records and his arrest
followed.
Elders and the inspector had a lively
dispute, it is stated, the former charging
that the inspector had used improper lam
guage to his wife. His arrest created a
profound sensation.
IT was stated at the Post Office Depart
ment this morning that report under
date of October g. had been received from
Inspector George r. Hill which practical
ly confirms the foregoing.
1t appears that Inspector Hill, in check
ing up the accounts of the Hagan post
office, discovered small shortages in both
the postal and money order accounts.
which amounted to embeZZlement under
the law. Mrs. Elders, the wife of the
postmaster. who was present at the time.
left the poStoffice and went across the
street to her home, as the inspector be-
EeVe0, 10 secure Sun1c1ent money 10 make
good the deficits and make the claim of
shortage fail. The inspector followed to
prevent, and this according to his state
ment, was distorted into an insult.
The postmaster. with a crowd Of about
twenty-five men, he says. came out of the
store and demanded an apology from him
for the insult to his wife. This was ten
dered, whereupon the postmaster struck
him a light blow and handed over his
resignation.
The facts were reported to United States
Attorney Alexander Alderman, at Macon,
Ga, for presentation to the grand jury.
The arrest of Postmaster Elders has &C
Cured since the inspector made his re-
port.
Inspector Hill was originally appointed
in the postal service as a clerk in the
Marion, Ind, post Office September IS,
1899. He subsequently became a railway
post Office clerk, and was appointed d
clerk in the office of the inspector in
charge at Philadelphia June, 1908. He
was made a rural agent October 1904
and appointed post office inspector July
1, 1906. and attached to the Atlanta divi-
sion, where he has remained ever since
His official record is good one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
PEACE DEPENDS ON RUSSIA
Arrives Today in New York With
Family and IL Coming to.
Warrington.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, October backward o.
mum. American consul-general at Constan-
tinople arrived here today with his family
aboard the Red. Star line steamship Zee
land. Mr.. Ozmun returns on two
months leave Of absence and said his
visit has nothing to do with the political
situation In Turkey. Leaving Constan-
tinople about two weeks ago. Mr.. Ozmun
was not on the scene when Bulgaria de-
clared her independence.
Bulgaria was ripe Ior the move said
Mr.. Ozmun. this morning. land believe
the actual break came when Mr.. Guer-
schoff. the Bulgarian diplomatic agent at
Constantinople. was snubbed by Tewfk
Pasha. Turkeys foreign minister. Guer-
schon was not invited to a banquet given
to the diplomatic representative and Bull
garia took this as an excuse for action.
THE move was unexpected. however.
notwithstanding the fact that Bulgaria s
actions were always troublesome in re-
gard to the tribute exacted from her be-
cause c: Turkeys war debt. Although
the small countries of the near east are
bubbling with discomfort. 1 believe it
| remains with Russia to settle this matter
peaceably II Russia adopts a concilia-
tory course II will clear a warlike at
| mosphere. and accomplish things which
| might have taken years under other cir
cumst ances
:! never believed Austria would risk
taking the step she did. which was tanta-
mount to disrupting the treaty of Berlin -
MI Ozmun said in regard to Turkey S
internal affairs that great progress in
reforms was being made by the Young
| Turks party.
| There Will never be a war between the
sultan and the new party" said he. Great
good has come to Turkey with the adop-
ton Of constitution. The new party
practically dominates the political situa-
ton and has already accomplished many
| reforms"
| Mr.. Ozmun will 60 to Washington and
| then to his home at St. Paul MINI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
MAY HOLD POLITICAL JOBS.
Bakery and Confectionery Workers
Take Important Action.

Hereafter union bakers may hold poll
teal jobs" The clause IN the constitu-
ton of the Bakery and Confectionery
Workers International Union which pro-
hibited its members from holding political
positions was stricken out at today's ses-
sion The decision was reached to recon-
mend to the local unions throughout the
country the Inauguration as soon as pos
sible Of an out-of-work fund. 1t was also
decided to grant the right Of representa-
ton at the international conventions in
the future to apprentices.
After January 1. 1909 delegates to the
American Federation of Labor conven-
lions will be elected by the referendum
A slight increase in the dues and initia-
ton fee was authorized in view of the
establishment of the sick and death bene-
fit fund. This afternoon the convention
is considering the proposition to increase
the salaries of the international officers
from $50 to $50 per week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
FOUGHT FIRE IN NIGHT ATTIRE
PRESIDENT OF RAILWAY HAS A
STRENUOUS TIME.
w. H. Truesdale and Family Saved
Their Summer Home After Heroic
Work-Other CONGREGATIONS.

GREENWICH. Conn. October 13.-Wh-
liam H. Truesdale. president of the Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western railroad.
his wife and their son Calvin were MEM
bers of a hastily formed bucket brigade
which in night attire fought flames which
menaced their beautiful summer home
here.
The family had arranged TO start on an
automobile tour along the line of the
Lackawanna railroad. and John JuniuS :.
the chauffeur. had sat up until after mid
night cleaning parts Of the machine lie
used gasoline in the work and in some
manner quantity Of the liquid became
ignited and set fire to the garage ana
badly burned Iunius. The alarm of ire
was sounded in the adjacent house ana
the Truesdale family with eight servants
half clad organized a bucket line TO keep
the flames from the house. toward whlch
brisk wind was blowing.
In spite of President Truesdale's en-
treaties that his wife should return to
the shelter of the house. she insisted upon
dressing the chauffeur's wounds. after
which she Joined the fire fighters. \ te''
a half hours work. during which all were
badly chilled by the crisp autumn air.
the fire was put out. Junius was taken
to the hospital, where he is still suffering
from bad wounds on the body and face.
The family left on their trip. taking an
other chauffeur
Clothing Factory Damaged.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. October 1:.-Ffre
of unknown origin last night caused a loss
of about S500D in the clothing factory
of NJ. Bacharach and the Osgood Sayen
Rubber Company, at I'd and Market
streets. The loss is partly covered by
insurance.
Chickens Burned in Fire.
CHICAGO. October 13.-Severai thou
sand chickens and property valued at
$4,000 was destroyed by fire in the whole
sale produce market, in South Water
street last night. building known as
Sailors Hall. rendezvous for sailors of
the great lakes. and landmark of Chr
cago, was partly demolished.
Gasoline Boat Damaged.
CAMBRIDGE. Md, October 13.-The
gasoline boat Old Sport No. = was dam
aged about 500 by fire while off Cam
bridge wharf. The boat is owned by
Webster Stevens of East Newmarket, and
was on the way from Secretary to Balti-
more, in charge of two colored men. The
engine became overheated and the launch
was run to the wharf to allow 1t to cool
Just as she was about to put OF again
and start for Baltimore the engine caught
fire. The fire company was summoned
and soon put out the flames In spite of the
fifteen gallons of gasoline in the tank on
board.
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KAIsER's ANNUAL SESSION.
Comforting With His Technique Ex-
pert in Sylvan Retreat.

Special Cablegram 10 The Star.
BERLIN, October 12-Amid the sylvan
repose of his picturesque shooting box at
Hube rstusstock, the kaiser has been TAX
ing his annual lesson on technical mat
tiers. His only guest. apart from the
usual members of his suite. is Prof Slaby
the celebrated wireless telegraphy and
scientific. expert of the Charlottenburg
Technical College.
Prof. Slaby is summoned to spend two
days with the emperor each year for the
purpose of enlightening him upon the
current events of the technical ard sci
entific world. After passing them in gen
era review for his majesty's benefit. the
professor holds himself in readiness for
examination on subjects i'm which the
emperor is particularly interested.
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JUPITER ON VISIT TO VENUS
TWO PLANETS IN OCCULTATION
THIS MORNING.
Will Be Near Together in Eastern
Sky Tomorrow Morn
ing Also.

PITTSBURG, Pa. October 13.-Prof
John A. Brashear of this city has made
the following statement to the press:
This morning at IL o'clock there will be
a conjunction of the two bright planets
Jupiter and Venus. At this hour the two
planets will be so close together that both
can be seen at once in the field of a tele-
scope of any size. as also in the field of
an opera or a field glass. Indeed they
will only be about the diameter of the
moon away from each other.
''They will be so near to their closest
position this morning and the following
morning that those interested in such
beautiful astronomical phenomena will be
we'll repaid by getting out Of bed any
time between 4:3O am. and daylight.
''These two planets will be easily found
a little south Of east, at 5 am, about
30 degrees above the horizon and those
having windows facing the east need not
go outside to see them grazing the south
eastern sky. 1t is rarely we have such a
close approach of these two beautiful
planets. though occultations occur much
more frequently than is supposed
The data given out by Prof. Brashear
was Endorsed today at the naval OBJ
servatory, but no more definite inofrma-
ton regarding the hour Of the conjunction
could be given. The two planets have
been observed In juxtaposition by citizens
of Washington who found 1t necessary to
arise early in the morning