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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
OFFICIALS MUCH GRATIFIED.
Good Work of Governments Rescue
Corps in Mine Disasters.

The officials OF the technologic division
of the geological survey, which has i'm
mediate charge of mine accident investi-
cations by the government, are much
gratitied with the work done by the gov
ernment's trained rescue corps at the st.
Paul mine. They declare that the work
is proof of the value of the oxygen
helmets in rescue work.
These helmets enabled the government
party to enter the mine hours before 1t
would otherwise have been possible. The
rescuers in the helmets carried the fire
hose to the bottom of the mine, where
they were able to fight the fire. Later
the atmosphere cleared to such an extent
that the Chicago firemen were able 10
enter without helmets. succeeding In
practically extinguishng the FIRE
Our men were able to enter the mine
almost on their arrival" said III. NJ. Will
son, chief engineer OF the division. they
did not advise closing the shaft; In fact,
the opinion OF the government engineers
that the mine should not be sealed was
so mistakenly presented that Il may
prevailed. This is not the first time this
government rescue service has performed
valiant work. Directly and indirectly
the members have saved over fifteen
lives in the short time they have bee n
organized. At the Mariana. Pa, disaster.
a year ago. the corps found one man still
alive among the 1JO bodies, and he was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
MRS. M'CALLUM ASKS DIVORCE
ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF LATE
JOHN SHERMAN OF OHIO.
Files Suit in District Supreme Court
Today-Infidelity Is
Charged.

Mary Sherman McCallum, adopted
daughter of the late John Sherman, for
mer Secretary of State and senator from
Ohio. filed suit today in the District Su-
preme Court for an absolute divorce from
James j. McCalium.
The couple were married at the Epiph-
any Church December l.. 1894. and have
two children, John Sherman McCallum
born in December. 1895, and Cecilia Sher
man McCallum, eleven years old. Boil
of the children reside with their motlIe,
in this city.
The petition filed by Attorney A.
Worthington charges acts of infidelty il
July and August, 1908. at local hotel.
Since learning of her husbands alleged
actions Mrs. McCallum says she has no
lived with him. She asks for the custod.
of the children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
CUTTER TO RESUME SEARCH.
Yamacraw Probably to Receive New
Orders by Wireless.

The revenue cutter service officials
were much surprised TO find that the
latest advices from San Juan. Porto
Rico, failed to verify the report lnat
the Astor yacht Nourmahal was seen in
that harbor. The Yamacraw, which had
been dispatched under hurry orders to
Jamaica and thence to follow the prob
able course of the Nourmahal to Porto
Rican waters, is already returning to
Jupiter Inlet under the orders she re-
ceived following the report of the pres
ence of the yacht at San Juan. The
Yamacraw was caught about 800 miles
out on her search.
Unless the situation is speedily clari-
fed the Yamacrew probably will be
directed by wireless to resume the quest
of the missing yacht.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
FILES DAMAGE SUIT.
Administrator Asks $4,000 FOL
Death of Raymond L. Hibbs.

Thomas NJ. Hindle, administrator OF
the estate Of Raymond l.. Hibbs. who
Was killed November 3 last by the fall
ing of a warehouse in course of erection
at list and NJ streets northeast. today filed
suit to recover $4,000 damages from
Thomas II. Pickford, one of the owners
of the property.
Through Attorneys James B. Archer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Forbes>to Have Imposing Inaugural.

SpccIaI Tab1egram nc Star
MANILA November 22.-The ceremonies
at the inaugura ton of Governor General
Forbes Wednesday will exceed In elab-
orateness all former functions of this kind.
There will be an imposing parade, which
will be participated in by the army, the
navy and the Philippines constabulary.
There will be a grand ball at night in the
Malaccan palace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
NOT THE NOURMAHAL.
Watkings Island Wreck That of a
British Yacht

PHILADELPHIA, November 22.-The
steamer Admiral Dewey, which arrived
here from Port Antonio today, reports
that the yacht sighted at Watkings island
several days ago by the British steamer
Annetta, from Port Antonio and now at
New York, reported as possibly the Nour-
mahal. is British yacht. The captain
of the Dewey said he could not read the
name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
brought to the surface. He

brought to the surface. He recovered
entirely after a month in a hospital.
Engineer Wilson also explained mat
two employees of the Letter mine at
Ziegler, ILL.,, who had been framed In the
use of the oxygen helmets by members
of the government corps, went down In
the mine following the explosion and
brought one man to the surface, where
they resuscitated him.
81 the present time four of the largest
coal companies in the United States are
fully equipped with rescue corps ready
for any emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

jr., and John Lewis Smith. it is alleged
that the iron work used in the construc-
ton OF the building. which had formed
portion of the train shed of the old
Pennsylvania railroad depot. was insult
able and unsafe for use. The. deceased
left father. mother, sister and brother,
who IT is said. had been dependent on
him for support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows chose
Huntington, W. Va. as the place Of
meeting next year, after a spirited con-
test with Glkins. Sisterville and Hinton.
Ex-senator Davis made the formal pres
entation. of the new northumberland
fifty-thousand-do dollar Odd Fellows Home
at Elkins to the Grand Lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

The stable and carriage house belong
ing to George +. Cole. at Starkeys Cor
ner near Centerville, Md, was burned
together with his valuable driving horse
a buggy, some implements and about
$500 worth of merchandise.
The cotract for the erection of the big
plant for the Owens Bottle Machine Com
pany, at Fairmont, w. Va, was awarded
to the Donovan Wire and Iron Company
of Toledo, Ohio. 1t is expected the
buildings will be completed and ready
for occupancy May l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
kST0R YACHTS FATE
Continued from First Page.)

the San Juan. Porto Rico, wireless sta
tion received no confirmation of the
presence of John Jacob Asters steam
yacht Nourmahal in San Juan is regarded
by William A. Dobbyn, secretary of Col.
Astor, as having no significance The
Nourmahal undoubtedly was there No
vember 10, and proba bly, by this time
has proceeded to some other port, said
Mr.. Dobbyn.
1.-The report made by the Red u Line
steamship Caracas. at Wilemstad, that
the Nourmahal was in San Juan harbor
November 49, said Mr.. Dobbyn, ''un-
doubtedly is correct. If the San Juan
wireless operator made no mention OF her
there today then the yachts presence
there was of no significance to him, or
the Nourmahal may have departed d few
days before"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

BY the recent death in this city of
Miss Susan Willet. Charles Miller. Mrs.
George Castle and Clay Miller of Middle
town valley, Md, heirs OF Mrs. George
Miller, will each receive d legacy Of
$1,000. Miss Willett who was thought to
be in destitute circumstances, left about
S;S.QOA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

a. C.. Woodman sold to the Boswell
Lumber Company a large tract in the
heart Of the Laurel Hill mountains, near
the mining town of Boswell, Md, the
seat of the Merchants Coal Company
OF Baltimore. The consideration was
$l6OOOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Five Volcanoes Busy at Teneriffe.

TENERIFFE. November 22.-A fifth
crater has opened and the five volcanoes
are throwing out great quantities OF
lava. The explosions. however, have
ceased, and the population, which has
been in terror for several days. is slightly
calmer. !, =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

What is regarded in musical circles as
perhaps the most ambitious attempt ever
made in Washington will be realized
next Friday afternoon at the Belasco
Theater, when Prof. Heinrich Hammer,
with fifty-twO of the best artists in the
city, will present the first installment of
his Beethoven cycle of nine symphonies
in five matinees. The program Friday
afternoon will include the first and fifth
symphonies. and those who have attended
the rehearsals of this new symphony or
chestra declane that under Prof. Ham
mer's direction it has attained remark
able degree of proficiency
The idea of organizing what shall truly
be a symphony orchestra in every sense
of the word originated with Prof. Ham
mer. and has been prosecuted by him.
it is declared. with unfagging zeal and
perseverance. Alone and for long time
unalded he has pushed the work to the
point of realization, it is said, in man
ner that scarcely seemed possible before.
His Hide Experience.
Prof. Hammers wide experience abroad
in conducting some of the most famous
symphony orchestras in the world, 1t is
declared. has enabled him to do here
what before seemed well nigh impossible.
His ability as a conductor is estak-
lished on both sides of the ocean. Here
he is best known, perhaps. for his
splendid work with the Choral Society
That has won for him many friends In
his new undertaking. and his first sym
phony concert promises to be a SPLEEN
did social as well a musical success.
The first concert will be given Friday
afternoon at 40 o'clock and will be
followed by others at the same hour
December ). January IA and II and
February f.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Subscriptions Over $4e,O 900.

committee today reached over $4,000.
The Washington committee, which will
meet a similar committee from Baltimore
for the luncheon in New York. will leave
here tomorrow morning. There will be a
number of distinguished guests present at
this function, including the board of d.
rectors of the American Aero Club and the
committee on site, which will choose the
place for holding the next international
aviation carnival.
The subscriptions announced from the
aviation committee this morning were as
follows:
Previously acknowledged, ST.. 536: Green
Clay Goodloe SO; NJ j. Faley. 81; Charles
A. Douglas, SO; George f. Fleming, SO:
Charles Raucher, $50: National Mosaic
Company, 81: Fred J. Whitehead, S25;
Henry f. Blount. 500; George +. HUFF,
$500 Total, $4S,693.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
AVIATION FUND OVER $4,000
TWO $500 SUBSCRIPTIONS RE-
CEIVED TODAY.
Wilbur Wright Arrives Here, Pre-
sumably on Business Connected
With His Patent Slit.

Wilbur Wright arrived here this morn
ing, presumably on business connected
with the Wright-Curtiss patent suit. He
was not inclined to be communicative,
but said that he was due to leave Wash
ington as soon as he could finish up some
legal business. He was at the Aero Club
headquarters, in the Union Trust build
ing, in the course of the morning, and
told DR.. Zahn that he would attend the
luncheon of the Aero Club in New York
Wednesday if it was possible for him to
get there. The fact that Glenn Curtiss
has already accepted an invitation to be
present at the luncheon and that Wilbur
Wright will possibly be there also ind-
Gates that there is no personal hard feel
ing between these two aviators, in spite
of the suit for patent infringement now
pending between them. This suit will
come up for hearing about the middle
of December.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-04
GRIDIRON CLUB
BIDS FARE WELL

Washington. Jan. 31.-A farewell to
President Roosevelt and Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks-in their official capac-
ity only-was said to them last night
by the GridiTon club at its annual
winter dinner. In all there were near
ly 200 guests, and the roll included
the president vice president, ambas-
sailors, justices OF the supreme court,
cabinet officials. senators, represents
tiyes. editors, publishers, and men OF
affairs generally.
The temperance movement that has
swept the country showed its effect
on the club AS a souvenir of the din
ner, the guests were given H: Q Il
Illustrated Gridiron Almanacs, pub
Iished by the Gridiron waterwagon
press" Between its covers there was
no remedy given for the ills of statse-
men. Journalists. real newspapermen,
molly coddles, malefactors of great
wealth, other than plain H O." In
this almanac. the Teddy Bear
formed the center of the signs OF the
zodiac. while the entire production
was marked as forwarded to congress
as special message, number 232S2323-
2S92
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-04
sERvIAN VILLAGES AEe BURNED
AIbanians Resent interference o. Old
Enemies and Go to War.

Abanians Resent interference o. Old
Enemies and Go to War.
Vienna, Austria, Feb. 3-Alarming
news comes from the sanjak of Nov
ibazar where, since the Austrian evac-
uation, the old hatred between Ser
VANS and AIbanians has broken out
again in open hosttlities. Albanians
have attacked and burned Servian
villages, killing many of the inhabi-
tants. The SerVians, it is said, in
trigued to incite the Albanians against
Austria and the Albanians resented
the interference of their old enemies
and turned upon them The situation
would not be so alarming were it not
for the fact that it involves the risk
Of a Montenegrin attack upon the AL
banians. It is also feared that a
great disturbance would lead to fight
ing between Servians and Mohammer
dams in Bosnia, where anything of the
sort at the present moment might be
fraught with the most disastrous con-
sequences to the peace of Europe by
precipitating a war between Servia
and Austria.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-04
TAFT TAKES IN
PANAMA DOINGS
MAKES CAREFUL STUDY OF EN-
TIRE CANAL SITUATION
AND SURROUNDINGS

Panama, Feb. 3.-William H. Taft,
accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel
Cocktails, chief engineer of the canal,
and the special engineers, proceeded
from Culebra to Colon yesterday morn
ing, and he had an opportunity to
look into the matter of the breakWa-
ter which it is proposed to construct
there The engineers have decided
to recommend that breakwaters be
built from Colon to Point Toro, which
will better protect the Caribbean en-
trance of the canal and form safe
harbor. The cost of these breakW1-
ters will be $1O,OOO,0OO, the same as
the amount estimated in the old plan
for the breakwater paralleling the
channel.
Engineers are contemplating the
saving of expense by building a lower
dam at Gatun than that originally
planned. They will remain at Culebra
today for the purpo e Of consulting
data. Mr.. Taft will inspect the Pacific
locks and the channel this afternoon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-04

that is being insis ed upon. All Joint
committees have reserved the major
ity of votes for the assembly. Why
insist upon the change now"
Relative to the specific charge that
the amendment under discussion pro-
vided for, the senator from Superior
agreed that corrupt use of money
should be made the basis of the in
vestigation AS the Blaine resolu-
ton stands. he declared. the inquisj-
ton was so unlimited that it would
take generations to go through it.
There being no law on the sub
ject," he argued, where will you
draw the line. Senator Stephenson
didn't spend as much money in the
primary campaign in proportion to
his wealth as the other candidates did
A candidate has TO spend money in
proportion to his wealth and in pro-
portion to how much the other candi-
dates spend to defeat him
Senator John ]. Blaine, in defend
ing his resolution, asserted that the
charges that he was prompted "by
the still little voice from the District
of Columbia were unfounded The
Investigation proposed is neither
democratic investigation or a re.
publican investigation He did not
Introduce it as partisan. he assert
ed, but as a loyal citizen of Wiscon-
sin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-04
MACON IN WASHINGTON.
Busy Making Report Preparatory TO
Trip Abroad.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Charles Z. Ma
COON, former governor generd Oh
Cuba, arrived yesterday. Mr.. Magoon
spent most of the day compiling a
supplemental report on conditions ii
Cnba from Dec. / to Jan. 2S, when the
provisional government ended.
He will call upon the president and
the secretary of war today. He will
remain here until February 18th
when he will. participate in the Lin
coin centennial ceremonies. He will
return to Washington and after wit
Messing the inauguration Of President
Taft. March 4th. will leave for {
tour of continental Europe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-04
Match Makers Strike.

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. "A walkout
involving between twenty-five and
thirty men, took place yesterday
morning at the Oshkosh plant Of the
Diamond Match company. Those
quitting work were employed in the
saw room and the cause was the re
fusal of the company to grant de-
mand for increased wages. Accord
ing to those who went out, the com
pany reduced wages last fall and
promised a restoration when bu mess
improved. When the crew went to the
superintendent and asked for the
scale to be restored, this was refused.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-04
SENATE OPPOSES
$4,000 FOR AUTOS
UPPER BRANCH OF NATIONAL
LEGISLATURE BECOMES SUD-
DENLY ECONOMICAL.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The house
locked horns yesterday with the SEN
ate on the question of automobiles
for the white house, and refused to
accept an amendment to the urgent
deficiency bill striking out an appro-
priation of $4,000 for that purpose.
The hopes of the army for sufficient
money to continue it's experiments in
aeronautics were blasted when the
house reconsidered its action of last
week and by vote of almost two to
one withdrew the increase of 100000
then made. After undergoing this
and other amendment, the army ap-
preparation bill was passed, and con-
sideration of the agricultural bill i'm
mediately begun.
Under license of debate on the lat
ter measure, Congress man Keller
made an exhaustive speech in support
of his bill for a ship canal from To
ledo to Cincinnati along the Miami
and Erie canal. Mr.. Ansberry of
Ohio. spoke in advocacy of the ship
canal from Chicago to Toledo
The agricultural bill was pending
when the house adjourned.
Brownsville Incident Again.
Washington, Feb. Am agreement
was reached in the senate to vote,
February %. on the Aldrich substitute
bill for the apportionment of court OF
inquiry to determine the qualifications
for re-enlistment of the discharged
soldiers of the 25th infantry, as re-
suIt of the Brownsville incident. a
large part of the day was devoted TO
executive session.
s12,ooo,ooo for District Of Columbia
washington, Feb. 3.-The DISTRICT
of Columbia appropriation bill, report
cd TO the senate, carries $12,O26,Oz2.
Wisconsin indian Affairs.
Washington, Feb. 3.-The affairs OF
all the Indians of Wisconsin will be
investigated in pursuance Of reso-
linton passed by the senate yester-
dav. Pending this investigation the
secretary of the interior is requested
nv the same resolution to suspend
approval of any payroll and also
cease the making Of allOttments and
the making of timber contracts for
Indian allottees in Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-04
COUNTY CONTROL
Of UTILITIES
INTERESTING PROPOSAL BY SEN
ATOR LEHR-DISPLACE RAIL
ROAD COMMISSION.

A proposed enactment to Which
will attack much interest is that
which Senator J. Elmer Lehr will
press for passage in the legislature to
create county public utility commits
sions.
Senator LehT's bill will provide for
the establishment in each county in
the state Of a commission to consist
of three persons appointed by the
governor for a term of three years TO
have full control of all public utility
corporations in the county. No per
son shall be appointed to the commits
sion who is interested in a public
utility. The compensation of the com
missioners shall be SO per day for
every day actually and necessarily
spent in the service together with all
necessary expenses and disburse
ments.
This board of COMMISSIONS shall
be vested, by the terms of Senator
Lehr's bill, with power to supervise
and control, to fix rates, tolls, charges
schedules, regulations, etc. 1t may in
vestigate rates, hold hearings thereon
and order changes. Appeal shall lie
to the railroad commission.
An interesting feature of the bill
is that which provides that the juris
diction of the railroad commission
shall be limited to those utilities
which furnish inter-county service and
to the hearing of appeals from the
county utilities commissions.
Should the bill become a law it will
create places for 216 otficeholders.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-04
CONFLICT
WITH HEPBURN ACT
RAILROAD ORDERS FACE TROU-
BILE ON SCORE OF FREE
TRANSPORTATION.
FORBIDDEN TO CARRY FREE MEM
BERs OF FRATERNAL
ORDERS.

Members of the different railroad
brotherhoods are likely to get in
trouble with the government on &C
count of carrying fellow members OF
their unions free. 1t has been a long
standing custom in railroad work for
conductors, engineers, firemen and
others, members of the brotherhoods
of those departments, to be carried
over rival roads free on their order
card.
Usually if an engineer out of work
and in good standing in his order de-
sires to ride over a railroad he is
recognized by the engineer hauling
the train and is allowed by the con
duCtor to ride in the cab Of that en-
CINE. If he desires J0 ride in the
coach it is up to the conductor 70
carry him and since the two big
! Erotherhoods have got on friendlieI
terms the courtesy is usually gran ed
but the engineer considers it his
right to carry a brother engineer out
of work in the cab. Conductors eX
tend similar courtesies in the coaches
to brother conductors and usually to
brakemen and train baggag emen.
The favors sometims go so far as
recognizing former Pullman conduct
ors out Of employment or conductors
of tha- service who desire cOurtesies
for their wives. This custom, how
ever, is not widespread as that re
lating to regular trajnmen.
All Of these concessions or fayors
are entirely illegal and in direct con
fict with he anti-pass feature Of the
Hepburn act. The law says that ne
free or reduced rate of transportation
shall be given except for certain spec
flied classes. among which are rail
road employees. The statute, however
does no. say that even railroad EN-
plOyes may be carried on trains with
out tickets. The requirements are
that there be some written evidence
complying with the law.
The feature of the custom that i
illegal is the carrying of members oil
the different railroad brotherhoods
when out Of work-when not connec-
ed with any railroad. These men are
usually in pursuit of positions, but FOL
the time they are not in the eyes OF
the Hepburn ac.. railroad employees
and are not entitled to free transpor
tation. Though they may be mem
bers Of one or another of the labor
unions. unless they are actually EN-
ployed they are outsiders, and if they
ride free even on a pass they are
subject to a fine of from $500 tc
$4,000. and the one who carries then
is subject to a similar fine.
While the law seems to hit thi:
class, there is apparently no way t.
have the act amended so as to al
low free transportation to railroad
men temporarily out Of employment
One or two Of the railroads have
recently issued orders to engineer
and conductors forbidding the carry
ing free of any one, not exceptin.
members of the orders. without prope
: tickets. on penalty of discharge.