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Evening star., 1909-08-20
Agreement Reached Over Work of
Reconstruction.
GAUGE OF LINE TO BE WIDER
Every Facility to Be Given to the
Operations by Officials in
Manchuria.

TOXIC. August 2o.-The memorandum
by representatives OF the Japanese and
Chinese governments practically closes
the Antung-Mukden controversy. Accord
ing to the terms OF this understanding.
China agrees to afford Japan every as
sistance in the reconstruction of the An
tung- Mukden' railroad and withdraws all
her objections.
An official communication issued to the
powers this afternoon details the prog
ress OF the negotiations since August 9,
as follows:
Progress Of Negotiations.
with reference to the reconstruction OF
the Antung Mukden railroad, Baron Ijuin.
the Japanese minister to China, notified
China on August that the work would
be undertaken Immediately. The Chinese
government replied that China did not
insist on her objections, but requested
that the question OF the rectifcation of
the line might be submitted to commits
sioners appointed by both countries. On
August 10 Baron Ijuin replied to this
note that the proposed changes in the line
were confined to the absolute necessities,
based on the result Of the joint survey al
ready made by the commissioners of both
governments. 1t was therefore unnec-
essary to send out new commissioners,
and consequently desirable that the Chi
nese government at once approve the line
as already surveyed.
August Is China answered this Japan
ese communication in such terms that the
japanese government felt justified in as
sum,ng that China was fully prepared to
recognize the immediate necessity of re-
constructing the road and desired TO rem
der all necessary cooperation.
'fThe Japanese government, therefore
in consideration of the friendly relat ons
between Japan and China instructed its
Representative at Mukden to sign
memorandum with the viceroy and gov
ernor. This was done August ID, and the
substance Of the memorandum is as fol-
lows:
Substance Of Memorandum.
First, the Antung -Mukden line shall
be the same gauge as the Peking-Muk
den line: second, Japan and China recog-
fize and approve the line as already sur
veyed, but the location Of portion of
the line between Mukden and Chen
hs ang-tung shall be decided after con-
ference between the two nations: third.
negotiations for the purchase OF land
and the adjustment of all details shall be
instituted from the date of the signature
of the memorandum; fourth, from the
day after the signature has been affixed.
the work of reconstruction shall be accel-
Grated, and fifth, China shall instruct her
local officials along the line to give every
facility in the matter of the execution of
the work. !"
The widening Of the present narrow
gauge line, used as a military road from
Antung on the Yalu river in Korea to
Mukden in Manchuria, will standarize the
line and allow cars to be sent from Korea
to Russia, bringing Japan much closer to
the western world.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
HOLDS SEA SERVICE RECORD.
Rear Admiral swinburne Will Be
Retired Tuesday. =

1t Is announced at the Navy Department
that Rear Admiral William T. Swinburne,
recently detached from command of the
Pacific fleet and now on duty at the
Naval War College at Newport. r. l., will
be transferred to the retired list of the
navy next Tuesday by operation of law
on account OF age.
Rear Admiral Swinburne is the second
ranking officer in his grade. His retire
ment will not create a vacancy in the list
of rear adrnirals, for the reason that he
is an extra number, having been advanced
for eminent and conspicuous conduct In
battle in the war with Spain. He is from
Rhode Island and began his naval career
in September, 1862. He has held his pres
ent rank since July. 1906 During his
forty-three years of active service he has
been at sea more than twenty-six years.
longer period than any of his contempora-
ries. He was unemployed four years.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
MAKING GOOD PROGRESS.
Work on the Addition to the Presi-
dents Offices.

Such rapid progress has been made upon
the addition to the executive offices of
the White House that the walls OF the
building are more than half way UP and
In about ten days may be completed. The
contractors are sanguine that they will
have the building ready for the President
when he gets back to Washington early in
November, after his long western trip.
The contract requires that the building
shall be completed and furnished by that
time, so that the President will have no
Inconvenience in his daily work. The work
has been attended with no accidents, al
though workmen who were pulling down
plastering a few days ago narrowly miss
ed being struck by an unusually large
portion of the ceiling which fell unexpect-
edly.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
PROPERTY OWNERS MUST PAY
RULE GOVERNING COST OF
CONNECTING NEW MAINS.
Question Arising Over Elimination
Of Grade Crossings-Expense
Charged as Damages.

In case a new water main Is laid as a
result of a change in grade of street,
the engineer department of the District
government hold that adjoining property
owners must pay for their new connec-
tions with the new main, but this expense
can be claimed as damages before the
grade damage claims commission
The question came up in connection with
property Of John B. Lord at 400 1st street
northeast. In a letter to George w. Wal
lace, water registrar. he said:
Replying to your notice Of July 81 con-
corning the laying Of a new water main
In front Of premises 400 LIST street north
east, you are advised that the water rent
on said property has been paid by me and
that the District will be held responsible
by me for any damage to my property
resulting from discontinuance of the ex-
listing water service there"
In reply to the letter, Acting Engineer
Commissioner Kelly has said to his coll
leagues on the District board:
Il move that the writer be informed
that the construction of new water
main in 1st street northeast was made
necessary in connection with the work
of eliminating grade crossings, and tina!
the abutting premises will be required
TO connect Win the new main ditu uts-
connect from the old main, which will
be abandoned. The connection from pri-
vate premises to the new main must
be made at the expense of the property
owners, and such expense can be SUBMIT
ted to the grade-damage claims commits
SION as an element of any damages
claimed from aforesaid conditions in con-
nection with the elimination of grade
crossings.
THE fact that he has paid his water
rent for the current year does not enter
into the question"
In connection with the payment OF the
water rent, 1t is explained that the Dis
trict furnishes the water, for which the
front of the premises, and the leading OF
the water from the main to the premises
is no part of the Districts duty, nor is II
included, or any part Of 1t. in the water
rpnt which the orOperty DAYS.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
HIS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
Illness Forces Rev. Robert J. Bur-
dette To Quit Pulpit.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, August 2o.-The
trustees of the Temple Baptist Church
have accepted the resignation of Rev.
Robert j. Burdette, the preacher. humor-
list and journalist. When the question of
his resignation came UP. there was strong
opposition to IL, many Of the trustees pre-
ferring to give Their pastor an unlimited
vacation in the hope that his health
to return to the pulpit. But letter from
the pastor put an end to the discussion
II IS known among his friends that Dr.
Burdette never will recover from his
present illness. He probably will live for
many years. but his health Is permanent
ly broken He is resting at his summer
nome at the beach and has to wear a
heavy plaster cast to support his back.
whichAwas injured last winter in q fall
Evening star., 1909-08-20
Armies Are Disbanded;
District Bows in Camp

HANOVER. Mass, August 20.-The
mimic warfare in which an invading foe,
composed of mlitiamen from Connecticut.
New York, New Jersey and the District
of Columbia. assisted by The 10th United
States Cavalry (negro), attempted to cap
ture the city of Boston against the re-
sistance OF the Massachusetts Volunteer
Militia, having ended yesterday. the two
tired armies rested in camp today. The
Red army OF invasion was encamped here.
While Gen. William A. Pew and his Bay
State militiamen were at South Hanson.
orders for disbanding tie army of in
vaSion We. e given, and noontime saw the
troops from New York and New Jersey
on their homeward way. The New York
Infantry and the Essex troops of New
Jersey were to go to : Ill River to en-
bark. The District of Columbia troops
started for bingham camp ground. by
Boston, and will go into camp there
before taking ship for New York.
The National Guard of the District of
Columbia will not return to Washington
Immediately. as reported Hostilities hav-
wi go into camp at Hngham, Mass. on
the camp ground owned by the 1st Corps
of Cadets of Boston. bingham is about
twenty miles from Boston. They will be
III camp Until lQcSudS VI HCAt
week, when they will embark from Bos-
ton aboard transports for the trip home
Under average sailing conditions they
should arrive in Washington Thursday or
Friday of next week.
Capt. Bean Not Ill.
All fears as to the condition of Capt.
J. Harry Bean. Company G, 1st Infantry.
were set at rest today by Gen. Harries.
who telegraphed The Star that Capt
Bean is perfectly well. and has not been
otherwise since leaving Washington
Rumors that Capt. Bean had been injured
or was critically i'll SO alarmed his parents
that they started for Boston early this
morning. After they had departed word
was received at Capt. Beams home that
he was we'll.
Gen. Harries gives assurance that he is
also well, Notwithstanding a report that
he was injured yesterday by his horse
falling on him.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
JUDGE HOWELL COBB DEAD.
Georgia Jurist the Victim of Para
lytic Stroke.

ATHENS, Ca, August e0.-Judge How
ell Cobb died yesterday from the ef-
fects Of a stroke of paralysis experienced
three months ago. His career was re-
markable For thirty years he filled the
position OF Judge of the city court of
Athens, being the only man who ever
he'd the place. He was lawyer OF abi-
ity and a member of the board of trus-
tees of the University of Georgia. Viii
liam Mex Cobb of Washington. D. c.,
and Zach Lamar Cobb and Howell Cobb
of FL Paso, Tex. are among the surviv-
ing children.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
ON CHARGE OF FORGERY.
Heinrich G. Wolff, stenographer,
Under Arrest in New York.

NEW YORK, August 20.-Charged with
forging the signature of Heinrich Schnie-
wind, jr. president of the Susquehanna
SILK Mills, to check for $1,000. Helm
rich c. Wolf. stenographer and secre-
tary to Mr.. Schniew.nd, was arrested to-
day. The police say they recovered S4,4s
of the proceeds of the check from Wolff,
and that ne said he had just sent $500 to
his parents In Mexico City.
Woff Is about twenty-five years old and
lives IN Richfeld Park, n. j., 1t Ia
charged that he distracted blank
check from President Schniewinds office
yesterday and making it call for $1,000
cashed il at the National Park Bank.
Shortly afterward the bank officers notj-
Wolf had disappeared but was soon
found by detectives
Evening star., 1909-08-20

PITTSBURG. August 20.-Wind, rain,
hail and lightning terrorized this city and
vicinity today. Windows were broken,
cellars flooded and a number of persons
injured when frightened horses ran away.
Wire communication suffered and trafiic
was blocked. There were two storms,
each lasting half auN hou-
Evening star., 1909-08-20
TERRIFIC ELECTRIC STORMS.
Louisiana Town and Pittsburg, Pa.
Visited Today.

ALEXANDRIA. La, August 20.-The
heat wave accompanied by temperatures
ranging from s5 to 10 degrees was brok-
en- today by the most severe electrical
storm ever experienced in central Louisi-
ana. Two people were killed, one was
paraiyzed and two We're rendered un-
conscious by lightning.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
Sues for Absolute Divorce.

Daniel r. Walters today filed suit for
an absolute divorce from Lottie Walters,
who, he declares. left him after eight
years OF married life. He does not know
the whereabouts of his wife. he tells the
court
Through Attorney John Raum, he de-
clares, they were married November 20.
1897, and that two children, Daniel and
Marie. were born to them. He says his
left Washington the following October.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
LANeDoN STREET CHANGES.
Desires of Citizens Set Forth in
Hearing by Commissioners.

Arguments for and against the pro-
posed extension of streets In Langdon,
D. c., in accordance with the highways
plan. were heard by the District Com
missioners at public hearing today.
Citizens of Langdon were represented
in large numbers, and they spoke at
some length. 1t was pointed out that
houses erected in the line OF some Of
the proposed extensions will make the
development of the old highway plan
expensive. and the abandonment OF
some of the streets was proposed by
representatives of the Langdon Citi-
zens' Association.
At the conclusion of the hearing Com
missioner West declared that the plans
of the streets would probably bo
changed to meet new conditions.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
Death of Mrs. Esther A. Peck.

Mrs. Esther A. Peck. widow OF Rev
Francis ]. Peck. died suddenly last Wed
nesday at her home in Petersvi le, Md.
The funeral will be held at her late home
tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock
Mrs. Peck was the mother of Rev. e..
j. Peck OF Los Angeles, Ca; Rev. Will
liam II. Peck OF Kansas City. Mrs. Mar
garet Hill. the wife of Rev. D. G. Hill
OF Baltimore, and Mrs. Lydia Porter. wife
OF Rev. sehn Porter of Catonsyilie, Md.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
Awarded Custody Of Child.

Justice Anderson today signed an order
awarding to Harry 4. L. Barker the GUS
tody of his four-year-old daughter.
Adrienne Marie Barker. pending the de-
termination OF suit for divorce brought
by Mr.. Barker against his wife, Martha
e. e. Barker. Attorneys j. Easby-Smith
and ]. l.. Hargrove represent the hus-
bane
Evening star., 1909-08-20
MUST SERVE At REDUCED PAY
OF THE NAVY TO GET
BUT Sc, 800.
Effect Of the Language Of an Ap-
preparation Act-Decision
by Controller.

According to the accounting officers
of the Treasury, the ONCE of solicitor
Of the Navy Department has been be-
reft of a large fraction of the salary
which has attached to that position.
When the place was created in 1900
the office was under the Judge advocate
general of the navy and the salary
was s2,50O a year. In 1906 the navy
appropriation act provided a salary OF
$4,000 during the service of the pres
ent incumbent" Mr.. z. P. Hanna. Last
year the office of solicitor of the Navy
Department was separated from that of
the judge advocate general and was
made an independent office. There was 4
division, also by law. of the duties
which previously devolved upon the
Judge advocate general. the solicitor
taking charge of civil department mat
ters. No charge was made, however,
In the salary at 81. 900.
With the death of Mr.. Hanna the <aues-
ton was raised whether the salary of the
Office of solicitor was not reduced to
$500 1t was pointed out that while
"the present Incumbent mentioned in the
naval act of 1906. had died. the Office was
not the same as in 1885, when II was
eral The controller of the Treasury, to
whom the question was presented, de-
cided that. Notwithstanding the change OF
duties. the Office of solicitor created in
1900 was the same in 1906 and In 1903.
and the salary of $4,000 was limited to
the incumbent of 1906
Comment by Controller.
Offices created by Congress- said the
controller, '.and not protected from in
terference by the Constitution. may be
abolished by Congress. The duties or
compensation or both may be increased
or Iessened at the will of Congress.
Whether the duties Of solicitor are
somewhat different or are increased or
iessened from what they were under the
act of April IL. 1900. does not appear. nor
do I think it material to know, for IL the
duties were somewhat changed or in
creased or lessened, ] do not think such
fact would have the effect to abolish the
office created by the act of April II, 1900,
or to create a new and different office.
II Congress had intended to abolish the
Office as created by the act of April II.
1900, or by the later acts mentioned to
would have said so in plain and un-
mistakable terms
Just before the. adjournment of the
recent special session of Congress Sec
retary Meyer endeavored to have legis-
iation enacted to remedy the situation.
1t was recommended that provision be
made In the urgent deficiency bill for a
salary of the solicitor of the Navy De-
partment. at the rate of 81 900 per an
mum. The effort failed of success. how
ever and the situation remains un-
changed The Office is not presidential.
and an appointment to 1t does not re-
qu,re the sanction of the Senate.
Unwilling to Accept pc, 800.
It is understood that Secretary Meyer
has practically selected lawyer for
the once, who is willing to take it with
q salary attachment OF $4,000 a year.
but who does not want to give up his
practice for the available S2.5o0 a year.
Congress. IL is believed, will undoubt-
edly set the matter straight at the next
Evening star., 1909-08-20
Mrs. Henry G. Wood Dead.

Word has been received here of the
death of Mrs Mary Ann Ferguson Wood,
wife of Brig. Gen. Henry Clay Wood,
Wednesday night last. at her home $50
West End avenue. New York The in
terry
Evening star., 1909-08-20

cant until Coma TESS makes spectfic ap-
preparation for the higher salary. Mean
while all the duties OF the ONCE are be-
ing performed by Pickius Nagle. one OF
the law clerks in the office, at a salary
of $500 year
Evening star., 1909-08-20

is a cardinal principle he continued. In
the present rpaneuvers there should have
been from |, ZOO to 1,5o0 cavalrymen. In
stead you had three little troops. Mas
sachusetts also needs two more batteries
of artillery TO be placed upon proper
war footing"
Evening star., 1909-08-20
President Mahon Advised.

DETROIT. August 20.-"This is the first
intimation / have had Of the hitch last
night in the settlement of the Chicago
street railway crisis said President w.
D. Mahon of the Amalgamated Assocta-
tion Of Street and Electric Railway En-
ployes. Soon after he reached his office
here today he was told of the refusal OF
the west and north side employees to
ratify the agreement entered into between
the officials of the company and the
union officials.
II undoubtedly will get a report from
Chicago during the morning. but thus far
have not received a word from Presi-
dent Quinlan Of our union there"
Evening star., 1909-08-20
REJECT PROPOSED SCHEDULE.
CAR MEN IN CHICAGO DECLINE
WAGE SCALE.
Controversy Reopened and General
Strike Possible-Scheme of Ar
bitration the Only Hope.

CHICAGO, August 20.-Tte rejection by
the north and west side street car men 5
union last night of the proposed wage
schedule offered by President Roach OF
the Chicago Railways Company reopens
the controversy between the street car
brings within the range of possibility a
strike of all street car men of this city
An a:nicable settlement of the dispute,
however, is still hoped for. based on the
efforts which probably will be made by
President William Mahon of the Interna-
tional Street Car Mems Union, who is
expected here today to take charge of the
situation.
Arbitration, Maybe.
1t is probable President Mahon will ask
for a reopening of the negotiations and,
failing, 1t is expected he will offer to sub
NIT the entire matter to arbitration. Ac-
cording to Walter L. Fisher, the traction
expert, who represented the city in the
recent negotiations, the. latter course is
the only one now left open.
Il believe the companies will not yield
another inch," declared Mr.. Fisher today.
Possibility of strike prompted Acting
Chief of Police Schuettler to issue an
order today instructing commanding off,
GERS to cancel all applications of police
men for furIoughs, aud also to learn the
whereabouts of all policemen now on
furlough.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
OLDEST IN POLICE SERVICE
WHITE HOUSE DooRKEEPER
UNABLE TO Perform DUTY.
Venerable W. 7. Lewis Unwilling to
RelinqIlish Post, But Physical
Strength Fails.

w. T. Lewis, the oldest policeman in
Washington, was today sent to his home,
1901 New Jersey avenue northwest, after
discovery that he was unable to remain
on duty at the White House, to which he
had been assigned for many years. He
literally remained at his post until weak
ness prevented his legs from supporting
his body. The White House office buggy
was sent for. and the aged officer. eighty
three years old, was driven to his home.
but In recent years found his legs grow
ing weaker, and this prevented perform
ance of his duties this morning. although
he went to his post for the purpose.
Mr.. Lewis was appointed on the met
ropolitan police force September 2. 1854.
and was shortly afterward assigned to
duty at the White House, where he be-
came one of the guards for President
Lincoln. He was on duty there when
President Lincoln was killed. Afterward
he was assigned to regular duty at pre-
cincts in the city.
Declined to Retire.
Twenty years ago. however, when he
had reached the time for retirement. he
declined to do so, and Maj. Sylvester sent
him to the White House as doorkeeper.
He has rarely missed a day On duty
at the door of the executive offices en-
tering the clerks rooms. He dis
tributed the mails coming in and acted
as a messenger between the door and
employees. He performed this duty SO
satisfactorily az to receive the COM
mendation of secretaries to Presidents
for many years. He has been proud of
the fact that he was able to do much
work in spite of advancing age and the
attendant infirmitieS.
Mr.. Lewis was at one time man of
giant strength, and youngsters who
thought his age made him weak fire.
quently found that he possessed a grip
they could not forget.
Mr.. Lewis Is noted at the White House
for his taciturnity. While of pleasant
and cheerful manner, he seldom refers
to himself. Of his home, his business or
any of the many historical events he
has witnessed at the White House.
Evening star., 1909-08-20

George I. Arlington is the soh of Mrs
NJ. F. Arlington OF 1922 Biadensburg
road. He is District boy, born and
bred, and enlisted In the navy az the
Washington navy yard as an apprentice
of the third class in 1900. BY faithful
and efficient service he reached the grade
of chief yeoman and has been lately at
tached to the cruiser Des Moines. His
record Is declared 10 be good by the OFF,
cials of the NAVY Department.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
CHARGED WITH RIFLING MAIL
GEORGE T. ARLINGTON OF THIS
CITY ACCUSED.
Has Been Chief Yeoman on the Des
Moines and Has Had an Excel
lent Record in the Navy.

BOSTON. August 2o.-Facing arrest by
the federal government on the charge of
the embezzzlement of $50 from register
ed letters from the United States mails,
George T. Arlington, chief yeoman OF the
cruiser Des Moines was lodged in the
brig OF that ship at the Charlestown navy
yard last night. Arlington comes from
the District of Columbia and fer fifteen
years has borne an excellent reputation
in the navy.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
Unwilling to Accept pc, so

It is understood that Secretary Meyer
has practically selected lawyer for
the ONCE. who is willing to take it with
q salary attachment OF $4,000 a year.
but who does not want to give up his
practice for the available s2.5o0 a year.
Congress. IL is believed will undoubt-
edly set the matter straight at the next
regular session. The officials are con-
sidering the question of whether the of
fice shall be filled at once with the re-
duced salary or allowed to remain va