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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
ADMIRAL BARToN's STATUS.
Still Engineer-in-Chief Of the steam
Engineering Bureau.


Judge Advocate General Campbell has
given an opinion TO the effect that En-
gtneer-in-chief John X. Barton. U.sN..
retired, is still chief OF the bureau OF
steam engineering, notwithstanding his
recent transfer to the retired list.
Admiral Barton was nominated by
President Roosevelt as chief OF the bu-
reau Of steam engineering and subse-
ouently duly confirmed by the Senate,
the appointment being for the period OF
four years. The Judge advocate general
holds that as Admiral Barton has neither
resigned nor been removed nor is In
capacited for duty he is still chief Of the
bureau Upon the recommendation OF
the Judge advocate general the Secretary
of the Navy has referred the whole ques-
ton to the Attorney General for his
opinion. In the meantime 1t has been
announced that President Taft desires to
appoint Lieut.. Commander Hutch 1.
Cone, chief Of the bureau of steam en-
cheering, but the appointment is held
in allegiance until the situation can be
cleared up.
Rear Admiral Barton was retired, not
by reason Of age, but because of physical
disability, having suffered a severe at
tack OF illness three months ago while
In Philadelphia. He has since greatly
improved in health and is said to be able
to discharge the duties Of his Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
Will HAVE CRoSSWlSE SEATS
CHANGE TO BE MADE IN NEW
r. A. z. =. CARS,
Directors Of Capital Traction Com
pany Decide 10 Yield to Wishes
Of Their Patrons.

The '4rayrss-yeu-snter,' car and its
operation were considered by the di-
rectors Of the Capital Traction Company
at the board meeting today. and this
type Of car was unanimously approved.
To meet the wishes Of Its patrons. how
ever, 1t was determined that all ears
Of this type hereafter placed in service
should be equipped with cross instead
OF longitudinal seats. 1t Is understood
that the first "pay-as-you-enter" car
with cross seats to be used by this
company will be placed in service on the
1Ath street line the early part Of next
week.
This action practically meets the sub
stantial requirements of the citizens Of
the District as manifested In the twenty
four complaints and criticisms of the now
cars which have been received at the Dis
trict electric railway commissions offices.
Secretary Eddy, in a recent report to the
commission, made this apparent, although
he also recommended that sliding doors,
instead of swinging doors, be placed in
the new cars.
There has been some complaint against
the ''pay-as-you-enter.' principle from
passengers during bad weather. but these
have been few.
In his report on the new car. which is
strongly favored by Mr. Eddy. he In
Inmates that larger platforms should
be provided. and some complainants
who want the privilege of standing
on the platforms for the benefit Of the
air are with him In this respect. The
adoption OF the crosSwise seats, however
will, II il generally believed, remove the
chief objection heretofore made to the
new cars. 1t Is claimed that to provide
more passengers with seats and leave less
room to be crowded with standing passen-
gers. obstructing egress by the front car
door. 10 an important feature Of the pay
car system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
PERSIA Is NOTIFIED.
Government Will Be Held RESPONSE
BILE for Safety Of Americans There.

The Persian government has again been
notified by the United States legation at
Teheran that it will be held responsible
for the safety Of the lives and property
Of Americans in Persia.
The consul at Tabrz has reported that
the missionaries decided to remain there.
and Minister jackson has requested per-
mission to send provisions to the Ameri-
cans there and to the native members of
their households on the guarantee of the
consul that these provisions will be put to
no other use. so that they cannot get into
the hands OF the revolutionists.
An official report has also been received
that Baskerville, the teacher in the mis-
sionary school for boys. who was accused
Of completely in revolutionary movements
has resigned from the mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
SUICIDE OF RIDGE WALLER
FORMER ATTACHE OF KERNAN'S
THEATER TAKES HIS LIFE.
Shoots Himself on the Grave Of His
Mother in Greenmount Gene
terry In Baltimore.

Charles Ridgely Dimmitt,. or Ridge
Waller" as he was universally known
formerly treasurer OF Kernans Lyceun
Theater, and later manager Of a bur-
lesqus theater In Buffalo. committed sui
eide In Baltimore yesterday. shooting
himself on the grave Of his mother In
Greenmount cemetery. Dimmitt took the
name Of Waller. the latter being the
name Of his mother. He explained that
owing to family differences a good many
years ago his mother resumed her maid
en- name and her son also took 1t.
So far as known, Waller had no rela-
tives living. and he was not known to
be involved in any business difdculties
He had come TO Baltimore Tuesday, went
around and visited a number Of old
friends and then took a train for Wash
ington, where he called on Eugene Ker-
nan and Charles Darr. two Of his old
friends here.
He had not been in good health for
some time, and 1t is thought that 1t was
loneliness, nervousness and dependency
that prompted him to take his life.
Suicide In the Cemetery.
Mr.. Waller returned to Baltimore yes
terday and went to the Office at the
cemetery. He called on the superintend-
ent and explained that he had sent him
money order for five dollars a few
days before and wished a receipt This
was given him, and he went to his
mothers grave. After being there about
half an hour he returned and gave some
directions about having ivy planted there
He then returned to the grave and few
minutes later q shot was heard, and, ona
Of the workmen running to the spot
found Waller stretched across the grave
having shot himself through the mouth
The superintendent and his assistants
did all they could TO revive him and in q
few minutes he sat UP. He could not
talk, owing to the nature of his fnju-
ries, and when the ambulance arrived he
refused to lie on the stretcher. and sat
up all the way to st. Joseph's Hospital
On reaching there he lapsed into uncon'
seriousness again and died at o'clock.
Waller had practically no money In
his pocket when he killed himself, but
1t is not thought that financial troubles
were responsible for the act. He had a
number OF receipts from fFaternal and
benevolent associations, among them
from the Elks, OF which he was mem
Der They probably VIII look after his
funeral. He. Is to he buried in his
mothers grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
MET STRANGERS IN SALOON.
Aged Man Says He Was Later As
saulted and Robbed.

Thomas Goodman, sixty years Of age.
zoe 10th street southeast. complained to
the police OF the fifth precinct today that
he had been assaulted and robbed Of $40.
He was found at Rhode Island avenue
and 18th street northeast about o'clock
this morning. and taken to Freedmen
Hospital. where the physicians found he
had sustained q cut in his lip.
About noon he complained that he had
been assaulted by two unidentified men
and relieved Of his money. Goodman told
the police he met two strangers In q
saloon last night, and that after he had
been with them some time he was roughly
handled and relieved Of his cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
CHAPLAIN IN THE NAVY.
Methodist to Be Appointed to FIJI a
Vacancy.

A vacancy Of chaplain in the navy will
be filled by the appointment OF minister
of the Methodist denomination. This
vacancy was caused by the retirement OF
a chaplain Of that denomination. Secre-
tary Meyer will ask the Official represent.
alive Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
to nominate a chaplain for this position.
There being no Unitarian chaplain OF
the navy. representatives OF that demon.
ination recently appealed to the President
In behalf Of such an appointment.
At the present time the chaplaincies OF
the navy are apportioned among the
several denominations as follows: Metho-
dists, 5; Episcopalians. 4: Presbyterians,
l: Disciples Of Christ. 1; Catholics. 8;
Universalists, 1: Baptists. 4; Congrega.
tionalists, /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
70 ENlARGE ITS QUARTERS
COSMOS CLUB WILL BUILD A
NEW HOME.
Structure to Be on Site Of Two
Houses Just South Of Clubs
Present Location.

The Cosmos Club has decided to put up
new house on the site adjoining the
present clubhouse at the corner OF II
street and Madison place. The club has
now q membership Of 745 and has out
grown its old quarters. 1t owns the two
houses on Madison place south OF the
present clubhouse. and on these will erect
q modern five-story building. with every
thing that will go to make UP an up-to-
date home.
The present house is known as the Dolly
Madison House. as 1t was here that she
lived for many years in Washington.
When the present house was remodeled
the exterior was given q coat Of pebble
DASH but the interior was left much as
it had always been. 1t will not be touched
in the coming reconstruction, and will
still contain the reading and smoking
rooms and the downstairs cafe and bar
Der shop
The New Clubhouse.
The addition will have its main entrance
on Madison place. and on the top floor
will be a restaurant and roof garden.
The first floor will contain additional
space for billiard room, cloakrooms and
club of4iees. There will be electric eleva-
tor service and a ladies' dining room,
where the wives Of members will be wei
coined. There also will be additional &C
commodations for the scientific societies
which hold their weekly meetings at the
Cosmos Club There will be larger lee
ture hall than the present one and PROD
ably some smaller rooms for business
meetings of the societies.
The new house and the slight additions
that will be made to the old clubhouse
will cost about 100000. The plans Tor
the house have already been drawn by
T. j. D. Fuller. and have been approved
by the board Of governors Of the club.
Sanitary Precautions.
One Of the features Of the new regime
will be that Dr. Wiley Of the Department
of Agriculture will have entire charge o.
all the eating and drinking arrangement
on the theory that nothing In this line II
too good and sanitary for the member
ship.
The Cosmos Club Is one Of the Oldest
clubs in Washington and IL the leading
scientific club Of the country ana one OF
the leaders OF this line in the world
This Is due largely to the fact that %
many scientists Of note are gathered II
the service Of the government here anG
many other men Of similar tastes are At
tracted by the wealth of material fol
scientific research and study a. thsil
command In the departments OF the gov
eminent.
There are already living accommoda
lions in the old clubhouse for many Of
the members, but these will be greatly
increased in number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
FORSTER HELD FOR eRAND JURY
MORE CHARGES LIKELY TO BE
FILED AGAINST HIN.
Accused Of Obtaining Glassware
Valued at $57 by Misrepre-
sentationc.

Frederick NJ. Forster, whose antece-
dents are still q mystery. arrested several
weeks ago by central Office detectives
upon a charge Of false pretenses. was held
in $1,000 bond by Judge Muliowny in the
Police Court today for the action OF the
grand jury.
Forster was brought from the court
pens for arraignment. Entering plea
Of not guilty. he waived his right to pre-
liminary examination.
The specific charge upon which the pris-
oner was arraigned Is that Of obtaining
about ST worth Of cut glass from Charles
r. Edmonston March 80 upon the strength
Of questionable financial representations.
Forster had lived in style at one Of the
principal hotels Of Washington. He made
many purchases. accommodating the mate
rial In his room at the hotel, but for what
purpose could not be determined.
At the time of his arrest Forster pro-
tested vigorously. He intinaated he was
q man OF means, although temporarily
embarrassed, but hiatt he possessed infiu-
ence with we'll known people OF the coun-
try, which he threatened to bring down
upon the police force.
The police could not force the man to
dtvulge his true name, or whore he came
from. He admitted the name of Forster
was fictitious. Beyond this he could not
The police have been trying to discover
who he Is. With this purpose In view
photographs Of the man were sent to
the police departments Of the country.
The central ONCE procured replies which
convinced 1t that he had been con-
victed under tho name OF Green and
another alias in one Of the northern
cities for offenses similar to those with
which he IL charged here.
Forster made persistent efforts 70 re-
alize cash, tho police assert, upon q
bogus draft for a large sum. BY the
time the matter reaches the grand jury
one or two other cases will probably be
filed against the accused.
Forster was arrested by Central Once
Detectives Cornwell and baur. after they
trailed him about the city for several
days and watched his proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
HONOR VETERAN PUBLISHER
GERMAN RESIDENTS OF THIS
CITY PRESENT LOVING CUP.
Pay Tribute to the Life and Work Of
Werner Koch Of Washing
ton Journal.

To commemorate the fftieth anniversary
of the establishment Of his paper, the
Washington Journal, and three-quarters
Of a century Of q life whose deeds have
won the respect and regard Of his fellow
citizens, Werner Koch was rendered a
banquet and presented with q silver Low.
ing cup by German citizens Of Washing
ton in Saengerbund Hall, G street neA,
Sd street. last evening.
George W. Spier was toastmaster. Al
his right sat MIR. Koch. while Joachin
Won Ernst, attache Of the German en-.
bassy, was at his left.
Mr.. Spier explained the purpose Of tbs
gathering and paid a tribute to Mr.. Koch
He declared that the Germans Of the city
owed their guest a special debt Of graft
tude for his services to the German lam
gua8e. sentiments and customs.
Mr.. Koch spoke. briefly. but with feel
ing, in expressing his appreciation.
President John Waldman of the Saen.
gerbund, after expressing to Mr.. Koch
that it had elected him q life member
and presented him with q parchmen,
scroll in testimony thereof.
Tangible Tokens Of Esteem.
beauty roses was presented in the name
OF William =. ouuSs pIcSiQcHt Oh tHs
Chamber Of Commerce. and another. tiet
with the colors Of the Columbia Turn
! yerein. attested the good wishes Of tha
Organization.
Simon Welt, after tribute to Mr.. Kocl
and his Newspaper. presented the pub
Usher with a handsome silver loving cuI
inscribed as follows: Presented to Wer
ner Koch as q token Of esteem by hi.
friends. 1S34April Is, 1000.'
Representative Bsrth0ldt spoke Of the
German press and its defense Of persona
liberty. and closed by congratulating Mr.
Koch in the name Of the Germans Of thu
United States.
DIR. Christian Strack, editor Of TIT
Washington Journal. spoke for the paper
and Gustave Lansburgh for the business
men Of Washington. Among the othel
speakers were Rev. DR.. Abram Simon o.
the Eighth Street Temple Of the Wash
ington Hebrew Congregation. Col. Ru
dolph Saur. who presented Mr. Koch will
an umbrella. and Mai. Charles Loefher.
A delegation of the Northeastern Saenger-
bund OF New York, which had come tc
the city to invite President Taft, the
German and Austro-Hungarian ambassa
doris and the Swiss minister to visit the
national saengerfest In that city next
June, was also present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
HERBERT CLARKE EMERY DIES
Father Was One Of American Pho
nesrs In Mahogany Industry.

BOSTON. April 14.-Herbert Clarke
Emery. son Of the late George D. Emery.
one OF the American pioneers In the
mahogany industry In Central America,
died ct his home In Brookline today.
Mr.. Emery's father and himself carried
northern numbering methods into the
mahogany business in Central and South
America. The Arm at present is In con-
troversy with the Nicaraguan government
over q claim obtained eleven years ago.
the case having been taken up by the
United States government. Mr.. Emery
was hfty-three years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
Four Months in Jail for johnson.

George Johnson was sent to jail for a
total OF four months today in the Police
Court as result OF convictions in charges
OF assault. destroying private property
and disorderiy conduct. Johnson's clash
with Policemen Scanion and Young OF
the third precinct. who arrested him.
came after Q call at the store OF Isaac
Robin. 9th and streets. last night.
when he beat up the latter and broke
aaveya1 windows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
REpRIMANOS CAPT. CORCORAN
GEN. WOOD ACTS IN CASE OF
CAVALRY OFFICER.
Court-Martial Renders Verdict OF
Guilty of Conduct Prejudieiai
to Good Order.

Can't. Thomas NJ. Corcoran, 18th United
States Cavalry, formerly stationed at
Fort Myer, Va, was recently tried cy
court-martial at Philadelphia on charges
of conduct unbecoming an ofncer ana
gentleman and conduct to the prejudice
Of good order and military discipline.
He was found not guilty OF the hrst
charge and guilty Of the second charge.
The specifications alleged that Capt.
Corcoran violated his written pledge 70
abstain from the use OF alcohonc liquors
and that he failed to take proper
measures to prevent h an s cnmanS a ns
members of the provost guard OF the ma
tionaI Guard Of Pennsylvania during the
joint encampment near GettysburS' "a
In July last.
to be reprimanded In orders by the re-
viewing authority.
Mai. Gen. Wood Approves.
The sentence was approved by Maj.
Gen. Wood, commanding the Department
of the East. with the comment that
finding OF guilty on the charge OF conduct
unbecoming an ofacer and q gentleman
would have been justified.
1.-The conduct OF the accused" Gen.
Wood said, was highly discredita6ie 70
Army. especially under the circumstances
existing at Gettysburg, and tended to re-
fleet gravely upon the service which he
represented on that occasion, and to give
rise to serious discord between the troops
of the regular establishment and the Ma
tional Guard there assembled.
at n further evident to the reviewing
authority that Capt. Corcoran failed to
appreciate the responsibilities OF his posi-
ton, and that he was seriously wanting
in those qualities of tact. judgment and
zeal which are indispensable in an omcer
occ1,pying the position which he occu-
pied. Capt. Corcoran will be released
from confinement and restored to duty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
Carnegie Library Ceremonies
on Saturday Afternoon.
PLANS OF new STRUCTURE
Designs of New York Architects Ac-
copied by Trustees.
SITE ON HOWARD CAMPUS
Justice Barnard and Commissioner
Mcfarland to Speak at Formal
Exercises.

Ground breaking for the new Carnegie
Library at Howard University, to be built
at a cost of $4,000. on q site chosen just
north of Rankin Memorial Chapel on the
university campus. will take place form
ally Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Addresses will be delivered by Commits
sioner Henry B. F. Mcfarland and JUS
tice Job Barnard. president Of the board
of trustees of the university.
Acceptable plans have already been pre-
pared by Whitfield & King. architects, OF
New York city. These have been ap-
proved by the committee of the board OF
trustees in charge Of the building Of the
library. consisting Of President w. P.
Thirkield, Justice Barnard. Cuno H. Ru-
doIph, Dr. Booker Washington, DR.. John
r. rancis William ". Cox and Rev. ]. e.
Moorland.
Bids Opened Tomorrow.
Bids for the construction of the library
will be opened in President Thirkield' 3
Office tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
A number Of prominent building contrac-
tors, 1t Is understood, are TO compete for
the work
The building is to be a6 feet front
and IS feet deep. and when finished
In height. with a basement, it will rise to
an elevation OF thirty-nine feet.
Brick, stone and terra Gotta will be
the material of construction. The base
ment walls will be of red terra Gotta The
walls from the first floor to the roof will
be OF brick, with terra Gotta and Indiana
limestone decorations.
Two large pillars OF limestone will rise
from the sides OF the front doorway to
the roof. The pillars will be twenty-four
feet tall and each will be In striking con-
trast to the red terra Gotta panels which
will be inserted in the front walls Of the
structure.
Arrangement Of Rooms.
There will be seven rooms and halls
upon the first floor. Q reading room. 80
by 30 feet, the library. librarians room,
two large study rooms, the stack room
for the storage OF books and a catalogu-
ing room.
President Thirkield will have an ONCE,
- by u feet, on the second floor. A large
museum measuring AZ by 81 feet will also
be located upon this floor. A stack room
~ by - feet, secretary's room and a
board room are also on this floor plan.
It Is expected that the, contracts for
the WORK upon the building will be let
shortly after the formal bids. have been
: opened and the lowest bidder ascertained
According to several of the contractors
VINO are figuring on the construction the
building. when completed will be a splen-
did ornament to the university campus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
Charged With Giving Tips on Races

LOS ANGELES, Cal, April 14.-Six
persons, Ave men and one woman. have
been arrested on the charge Of selling
San Francisco newspapers giving tips.
form charts and general information
about the races. The woman Is Mrs.
F. NJ. Carrfhan, q clerk In q news stand.
The men are street newspaper vendors.
All put up bail OF $25 except one man,
who is in jail. A hearing will be had to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
New Railroad to Open Coal Fields.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. April 1.-THE
Southern Railway Company has placed a
force Of engineers in the field to make
surveys for a new railroad from Jellico
creek to the Cincinnati Southern railway.
This proposed line will. 1t is claimed.
reach one OF the richest Virginia coal
much undeveloped coal property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14

Gen. oliver Returns From Albany.
Gen. Oliver. assistant secretary OF war.
has returned to this city from short
visit to his home In Albany, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14

Baby Left Under Roanoke Doorstep.
ROANOKE. Va. April IA six
month-old girl baby was found under
tho steps Of the back porch at the resi-
dence OF r. A. Hancock by q boarder.
The child was we'll dressed and wrap
ped in q lady's cloak and had ample
clothing left with 1t, and all OF good
quality. Mr.. Hancock. who has no
children, has decided to adopt the waif.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14

Believe Night Riders Burned Church.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, April lathe
Presbyterian Church at Fredonia, Cald-
well county. KY. was burned last night
and night riders are suspected. Blood
hounds have been put on the trail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14

Will Make Bicycle Tour Of France.
Alvey A. Adee. assistant secretary OF
state. has gone to New York. whence he
rails tomorrow for Havre on the French
liner La Provence He will spend about
eight weeks on a bicycle tour Of France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-14
Declines to Shows Books.

When Mr.. Cline presented his argument
that the proposed rates would mean oper-
alton at loss by the taxicab companies
he was asked II he would show his books
to the Commissioners.
mo. wouldn't show my books" he re-
sponded.
Later. he explained that he did not think
the books would show what the Commits
sioners want. Arguing against the pro-
posed initial charge Of 80 cents for the
first half mile, he declared that the taxi
cabs were often called two miles to carry
q passenger a half mile and then had to
return empty.
Commissioner West just before the
hearing ended stated that the Commits
sioners have received many complaints
about taxicab charges and propose to
establish reasonable rates.