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Evening star., 1909-02-14
VENEZUELAN BREACH ENDS
PROTOCOL WITH THAT COUN.
TRY is SIGNED.
Presumably General Treaty Provid-
ing for the Arbitration Of Dis
puted Questions Will Follow.

William ]. Buchanan, special Ameri-
can commissioner to Venezuela, has
signed protocol with that government
for the adjudication of the disputed claims
between the two countries, thus paving
the way for a final settlement Of issues
which for years have been the subject
of negotiation. Beca use of a lack of de-
tail in the dispatches from Mr. Buchanan
as to the conclusions he has reached the
officials OF the State Department prefer
not to make any statement touching the
results except to say that the Associated
Press dispatches from Caracas accurately
indicate what has been accomplished.
AS to the money considera ton involved
in the claim of the New York and Ber-
mndcz Asphalt Company the officials are
not fully advised. while as to Jaurett
the understanding at the State Depart
ment is that he will receive $4,000.
Officials are greatly elated over Mr..
selves as particularly pleased that the
asphalt company's dispute is not to 60
to arbitration because Of certain features
involved. Presumably Mr.. Buchanan 8
work In the signing of a protocol will be
followed by general arbitration treaty
between the two countries as the basis
for d special treaty or compromise. stat
ing specifically the issues to be arhi-
trated. which requires ratification by the
Senate before the cases may go to The
Hague.
The special commissioner is anxious to
consult former Minister Russell, who Is
to return to Venezuela as minister, and
for this reason the latter will not pro-
ceed to Caracas until after Mr.. Buchanan
reaches Washington. for which place he
will start next Tuesday. President
Gomez is expected to promptly name a
minister to Washington.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
INDICTMENTS IN NEW ORLEANS
Sequel to Loss of Flowing Whiskers
at Late Election.

NEW ORLEANS. February ia sen
sation was created in the United States
circuit court this afternoon when a grant
jury returned indictments against tina
mayor and other prominent citizens OF
kenner. Jefferson parish. charging them
with "conspiring and agreeing to arm
themselves with pistols. guns. scissors
and other weapons to injure, oppress AMI
threaten certain voters
The indicted men are Mayor Paul Felix.
Dave Meyer, John T. Fitzgerald. MoNie
Wildenstein and Frank Hall.
The indictments grew ont of the cIitting 2
OF of the whiskers OF +. 4. OSullivan. a
prominent attorney Of New Orleans. At
the kenner polls at the last national cleo
ton. Mr.. O'Sullivan went to the polls
for the arowed purpose OF giving legal
advice to certain clients opposing tho
Felix regime. AS he approached the vot-
ing booth he WAS seized and his flown <
whskers. with "A statewide reputation for
their luxuriant growth were summary
clipped. An incidental intimidation ~
other parties. il is alleged. figured in to-
days indictments.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
SUPPLY BILLS IN THE SENATE
ELEVEN TO BE DISPOSED OF
BEFORE MARCH 4.
ominous Figure Thirteen Looming
Big Before Senators-Must
Pass One Bill a Day.

The omnious figure thirteen dominates
in the status of the regular general ap-
preparation bills in Congress. There are
thirteen of these great supply bills regu-
larly enacted at each session and yes
terday. the thirteenth Of the month, there
were eleven OF these measures yet to be
passed by the Senate in the thirteen days
remaining of this Congress on which they
can be considered and enacted into law.
OF these bills seven have not been acted
on by the House Of Representatives
While fifteen legislative days remain. not
including the 4th OF March. when Con-
gress must adjourn at noon, one OF these
days must be devoted to eulogies and
another to the passage of the bill pro-
viding for the re-enlistment of soldiers of
the 25th Regiment who We're charged
with having shot up Brownsville. The
friends Of the postal savings bank bill
have not given up their efforts to pass 1t
and considerable time in the Senate Will
be consumed In discussing this measure.
Two or three treaties also are being
pressed for ratification and considerable
time must be given over to executive
sessions.
This situation that faces the Senate.
where unlimited debate Is one Of the
most cherished Of the rules Of that body.
makes necessary spirit OF harmony and
cooperation II the great supply bills are
disposed Of practically at the rate of
one a day. The naval bill, which comes
days for its passage, and there are many
items In 1t as well as in other measures
that will require time consuming ex-
plantations II not extended debate.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
THREATEN LYNCHING.
Intense Feeling at Santiago Over
Chaucellor's Alleged Crime.

SANTIAGO. Chile February l3-The
feeling against Chancellor Beckert of the
German legation, who was arrested at
Chillan on the charge OF numbering "A
servant of the legation and afterward
setting fire to the building to hide the
crime. is intense in Santiago, and fears
are expressed that an attempt will be
made to lynch him upon his arrival here.
The police have taken steps to Illustrate
any such move on the part Of the people.
1t is thought possible that Baron Won
Boman. the German minister, will exer-
else the right Of sending Beckert to Ger
many for trial, on the ground that the
alleged crime was committed on German
territory.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
CoNFERS EXTENSIVE POWERS
TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES
SUBJECT TO LEGISLATORS.
Proposed Bills to Empower Railroad
and Warehouse Commission With
Unusual Authority.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, February 13.-Ex.
tensive powers over railroads, railroad
corporations, street railways and other
means Of transportation are conferred
upon the railroad and warehouse COM
mission by bills which have been pre-
pared for Introduction in the legislature
Tuesday. Under the bills the commission
is given power to compel establishment
OF through routes: to regulate the rates
to be charged on such routes: to have
Jurisdiction over express companies: to
compel the placing Of switches at junction
points and to regulate the increase OF
capital stock or bonds issued by railroad
companies.
These bills include all the recommended
tons made in Gov. Dineen's inaugural
address, except the suggestion that the
railroad and warehouse commission be
given specific authority over station and
track facilities These recommendations
may be embodied in later bill.
Issuance Of Stocks and Bonds.
The bill relating to issuance of stocks
and bonds is considered as perhaps OF
first Importance. This bill provides that
when any railroad company organized
under the laws of the state shall desire
to increase its capital stock or to issue
bonds 1t must first obtain permission of
the railroad and warehouse commission.
The commission is Instructed not to al
low the issue OF stocks, bonds or other
evidences of Indebtedness until tnvestiga-
tion has been made and the proposed
issue found to be for q legal purpose.
The bill providing for the establishment
Of through routes within the state and
for rate regulation by the railroad and
warehouse commission on such routes
comes In the form of an amendment to
the present anti-extortion act.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
CHARGES NOT PROVEN.
Committee Will Acquit Officials Of
Moundsville Penitentiary.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
WHEELING, w. Va, February 13-
The members of the state legislature COM
mittee who spent the entire week investi
eating charges of mismanagement, graft
and gross irregularities of directors and
officials of the state penitentary at
MoundSville, returned to Charleston today.
Hearing of arguments will take place at
Charleston Tuesday night, after which the
report will be complied and submitted to
the legislature. Delegate Moore, author
OF the charges, asserts that in case the
committee brings in a decision favorable
10 the prison management he will prefer
federal charges. as between 300 and 400
prisoners from the District of Columbia
have been inmates during the period of al
legged irregularities.
Tonight ii was learned from the highest
authority that the committee considers
the framework Of the charges shattered
and their verdict will be acquittal They
will report no evidencEof graft, but will
say that II has been only case of care
lesSncss. II is also said that the resigna-
tion OF Director Joe Bloyd will be asked
Rloyd is al the head of the West Virginia
Clothing Company, which has always fur
nished the conviCts' clothing.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
ARRESTED AS HE QUITS PEN.
Ohio Murderer Claimed by Officials
of Prison at Columbus.

PHILADELPHIA. February 13.-After
serving sentence of eleven years in the
Eastern penitentiary here for robbery.
William Grayson. a negro. was arrested
as he left the prison today on request Of
the officials of the pententiary at Column
bus. Ohio, in which institution he was
imprisoned many years ago for murder
The Ohio murderer was committed in 1873
and after serving eight years Of a fifteen
year sentence Grayson was released on
parole. He came here and joined q band
OF robbers. The band was broken up by
the police and the members were all CIV
en- long prison terms. Grayson was sem
fenced to fifteen years, but by good be-
havior this was reduced to eleven years.
In the meantime the Ohio authorities
learned that he had broken his parole and
potitied the local police to arrest him at
the completion of his term. GraySon is
siXty-five years old. and when placed in
custody said, III die in Jail. guess"
Evening star., 1909-02-14
REPORT ON CANAL NEXT WEEK
ENGINEERS WILL INDORSE
PRESENT PLAN OF, LOCK TYPE.
Col. Goethals to Appear Tomorrow
Before House Committee and
Estimate Total Cost.

Col George Goethals, chairman or
the isthmian canal commission, and MEM
bcr5 of the board of engineers appointed
bv President Roosevelt, who went to Pan
anna with President-elect Taft. reached
Washington yesterday.
The board of engineers. of which Fred
erick T. Stearns of Boston is chairman.
was sent to the isthmus by the President
with the view to reporting whether there
lad been such change in conditions
affecting the construction Of the canal to
warrant the abandonment of the lock sys-
tenn, as now authorized and the substitu-
ton of a sea-level plan.
The board made an effort to finish its
report before reaching this city, working
both while on board ship from Panama
to New Orleans and on the railroad train
coming to Washington. 1t continued the
work during yesterday, and hopes to be
aple to have report ready for the PreSi-
uent early next week.
The members will report unanimously in
favor of continuance of the present plan
of construction.
Col. GoethalS, in speaking yesterday Oh
the canal project, said:
Il repeat what 1 said to you year
ago. and that is that the canal Will be
completed and ships will be travers1ns
it by the first of January. 1915. Work on
the waterway is going ahead splendidly.
IT am to appear before the House COM
nittee oil appropriations Monday. Then
] will be prepared to give an estimate
of what In my judgment, the canal VIII
cost to complete.
In my Judgment. the character of the
canal to be built has not changed in the
least. The most acceptable plan is that
of the lock canal, which is that now un-
der construction.
Any danger to ships humping into the
gates or other parts of the locks. about
which some apprehension has been ex-
pressed. will be entirely averted by cleo
trical devices by which the vessels will be
kept under control at all times.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
HARTMAN IN BIRMINGHAM.
Many Rumors Of Probable Railway
and Industrial Purchases.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, February 13.-
Missing Mr.. Taft by few minutes. Ed
ward H. Hartman and party arrived here
tonight. Mr.. Hartman declined to be
interviewed. In railroad circles here
rumors are rife concerning the visit of
Mr.. Hartman, among them being one
that he comes to buy the Birmingham
Coal and Iron Company. the Atlanta.
Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad and
the Seaboard Air Line.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, February IL.
E. III. Hartman spent three hours In
this city today on his way to Birming-
ham, New Orleans and other points In
the south. During his stay here MI
Hartman and party toured the city In
automobiles. Mr.. Harrimans daughter
Is a member Of the party. When asked
as to his intentions regarding possible
on the Central Of Geor-
gia, which road was recently acquired
by the Hartman interests, Mr.. Harri-
man referred to Maj. Hanson.
Maj. Hanson stated that for some
time engineers had been at work on
plans for bringing the road up to the
standard Of perfection that Mr. Harri-
man demanded of all his roads, but that
1t would not be known for some time
whether the plans would be approved.
The party left at 800 for Birmingham.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
SENT BACK TO THEIR MAMMAs.
Weary Pair of Runaways Found
Fast Asleep in Empty Wagon.

NEW YORK. February ia weary
pair Of little runaways from Pineville. In
Bucks county. Pa, were caught nap
ping in Brooklyn tonight by detective
and are now on their way back to their
PENNSYLVANIA home. They were found
fast asleep in an empty wagon. When
arraigned in the police court the boy,
fourteen years DID, was diffident and had
little to say His girl companion told
their story and shyly said they had elop-
ed She said her knight errant" was
Hiel de Haven, son of Moses de Haven of
Pinevile and that she was Elsie, the
daughter of William Tomlinson of the
same place They had come TO New
York intending to go to Newton, Pa.
but when they had asked how to get
there had been directed to Newton, in
Queens borough. this city. she said.
Without money and being very tired,
the little girl said. they had decided to
get little sleep before looking up New
ton They promised Judge Fitch to re-
turn home II he would pay their fare.
The Judge sent his probation officer with
them as far as Jersey City. where they
boarded d train for Pineville.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
SEEK COLLISION INDEMNITY.
Libel and Counter Libel Suits Filed
at Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va. February 13.-The
New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk rail-
road today filed libel against the Old
Dominion steamship Hamilton. claiming
$4,000 damages by reason of the recent
collision here between the Hamilton and
one of the libelant's railway car floats
when both the steamer and float were
badly damaged and several freight cars
on the float went to the bottom of the
river
The Old Dominion Steamship Company
will libel the New York Philadelphia and
Norfolk railway for All equal amount.
The railway also has libeled the Old Do
minion steamer Monroe for s. 500 COLI
sion damages TO another car float on an
other occasion.
Evening star., 1909-02-14

TO the growing collection Of animals
and fowls which have been coming TO
Mr.. Taft since election.
All of these have been turned over
to the niece of the President-elect.
Miss Louise Taft of Cincinnati. Tne
Geological Garden of that city has been
made richer by a lively and large
American eagle from Oklahoma and a
number of such presents. 4 big rooster
aud hen. especially domeSticated and
tanned. have been retained at the c. +.
Taft homestead as pets.
Norfolk to Invite Taft.
NORFOLK. Va. February 13--Mayor
Riddick today appointed a committee of
five leading citizens to go to Washington
and present to Mr.. Taft an invitation to
visit this city on his southern trip after
Inauguration. The committee Will go TO
Washington early in March.
President-Elect a Yachtsman.
TOLEDO. Ohio. February 1%.-President-
elect Taft is now n full-1edged yachts
man. The announcement was made today
that lie had been elected an honorary
member of the Toledo Yacht Club. which
will invite Mr. Taft to make the club
house his stopping place If he accepts the
Invitation to visit Toledo next summer. A
committee of club members Will visit MT
Taft next week in Cincinnati and ask MIN
to select the design for the Taft trophy 10
I.c contested for this summer.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
LINES WRITTEN By BOOTH.
On Photograph He Gave Young
Woman Just Before Assassination.

Special Dispatch 10 Inc Stn.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, February 13.-A
Columbus man has in his possession a
photograph OF John Wilkes Booth. which
the actor gave to a young lady upon
whom he called Just before the assassi-
nation, and who was cousin of the man
who now has it. She is dead and he
gave the photograph out for publication
today, but refused to allow either his
name or the name Of his cousin to be
used On the face Of the photograph. at
the bottom, Booth wrote his name, -.
Wilkes Booth and on the back in the
same hand is the following verse. indi-
eating that he had the assassination
planned then:
O thus be IT ever when tyrants shall raise
Their hands sacriegious 'sainst a nations de-
votfm.
And the arm that strikes let her historys praise
Triumphantly snatch from oblvious ocean.
Beneath these pencilled lines appears
the name wilkes Booth in ink. THE
government knows the existence Of this
photograph" said it's possessor. ''and
once requested that it be turned over
to it,
Evening star., 1909-02-14
GOSPEL OF COMMON SENSE.
Former Minister to Head Unique Re-
igious Movement in Chicago.

CHICAGO February 13.-Dr. Frank
Crane. former Chicago minister. who re-
Gently resigned the pastorate OF the Union
Congregational Church OF Worcester.
Mass, is to come to Chicago next fall to
head a unique religious movement. DR..
Crane will in no way attempt to establish
new church creed, the new venture
being in the nature of club supported by
Chicago business men living on the south
side
The plan to be followed by DR.. Crane is
outlined in letter made public today:
Let the work be in the nature Of a
Sunday afternoon club. fathered and pro-
NOTED by WoodlaWn business men," says
the letter. II will camp right there
and give a good, interesting talk
each Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
on how to live. Not q church, no new
kind of religious fad. interference with
no church affiliations. but rather coop
GRAFTON with adjust broad helpful lee
ture Sunday afternoon to reach that great
class of people whom the churches have
lost. Just gospel Of common sense.
open to anybody that believes in God and
good women and honest men,"
Evening star., 1909-02-14
RETURNS sToWAWAY.
Message Results in Transfer Of Man
at Sea.

NEW YORK, February 13.-When the
Panama liner Colon arrived here today
from the isthmus an interesting bit of
work by the wireless telegraph leading
to the transfer of stowaway from one
steamship of the line to another at sea
was brought to light
The stowaway gave his name as John
Smith twenty-six years old. of this city.
He was discovered on board the steamer
Advance of the Panama line when that
steamer got we'll to sea last Saturday
after leaving this port for the isthmus.
The Advance sent a wireless message to
the Colon. bound north. When the steam
ers met off Watlings Island a small boat
put off from the Advance and transferred
the stowaway to the Colon, which brought
him back to this city.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
Low FARE CAUSES DEFICIT.
Receivers of Cleveland Traction
Show Largest Shortage in Months.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. February 13.-A
deficit OF So s27 66 for the month of Janu-
ary was shown today in a report to the
United States court submitted by the re-
"eiyers OF the Municipal Traction Com
pany. The statement covers the opera
ton of the street car system under three
cent fare. and the shortage is stated to
be the largest for many months since
the property was leased to the Municipal
company.
The total deficiency under the nine
months operation at three-cent fare is
S229.61s47
The January deficiency is attributed by
the receivers to extensive improvements
IN the service. combined with a dull win
ter month. January was the last month
Of universal three-cent fare, the higher
rate Of cents cash or eleven tickets
for 20 cents on all lines where franchises
permitted the advance going into effect
February I.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
LITTLE MISS CAUSES A STIR
FAILS TO MEET INTENDED
GUARDIAN AT UNION STATION.
Travels All the Way From Guelph,
Ont, Alone-Journeys to Mount
Rainier on False Clue.

A pretty fourteen-year-old miss, who
says her name Is Vera Taggart, gave the
matrons of the Union station a peck OF
trouble yesterday afternoon and last
night, and latest reports from the rail-
road terminal say that she is still the
matrons' charge.
she had stirred up. she curled up in a
chair in the matron's room at the station
last evening and went fast asleep. She
expressed the idea that everything would
come out all right and went to sleep with
a bright smile on her face.
Vera arrived at the Union station yes
terday afternoon from Guelph. Ontario,
and expected to find a Mr. Brown at the
station to meet her. When she was
wandering around the station with a
wistful look on her face. she was picked
up by matron. She declared, in re-
sponse to query. that she was looking
for Mr.. Brown
1t just happened that w. D. Brown OF
Mount Rainier was expecting a visitor to
arrive at the Union station, and had left
word with the matron that the person
should be sent out to his home. So here
was local resident named Brown who
expected visitor; and here also was a
little visitor who was looking for a fam
lily named Brown. Miss Vera was there
fore dispatched to Mount Rainier.
Not Expected at Mount Rainier.
Upon her arrival there 1t developed that
the visitor expected by w. d. Brown of
Mount Rainier had arrived. and little
Miss Vera found that she was not the
visitor expected. The girl, however, was
taken in by Mrs. A. J. Plummer. and the
host made every effort to find the girls
relatives.
Shortly after Miss Vera had been start
ed on her journey to Mount Rainier an
excited man rushed up to the matron at
the Union station and inquired for a lit
tie girl he was expecting. 1t developed
that Miss Vera was his prospective guest
and that his name was William Brown.
After many efforts the child was finally
located In Mount Rainier and she was
soon returned to the matron OF the Union
station. When Mr.. Brown at the Union
station learned that it would be some
time before Miss Vera returned he de-
cided to do some errands and promised
to return for the GIL about 10 o'clock.
No Guardian Appears.
Miss Vera arrived at the Union station
safely early last evening and was soon
fast asleep in the matron's room. But
II o'clock came soon, yet no Mr.. Brown
appeared. At an early hour this morning
it was stated that the little girl was still
at the station and that Mr.. Brown was
still expected
1t is not unlikely that a royal welcome
by the matron in charge of the girl will
be accorded William Brown when he ar
rives.
She says her fathers name is Oscar
Taggart and her mothers name is Min
ME l. Taggart and that she has no per-
manent home, as her parents are in the
theatrical profession. Her grandmother
and grandfather she says, live in Ban
gor, Mich, where her mother was born
Her mother, she says, is now playing
as one Of The Marriott Twins" In q
company on the road. Thursday las:
her mother telegraphed to Guelph a
ticket to Washington and instructions
to leave there for the capital Friday.
Evening star., 1909-02-14
Attempts Suicide by Inhaling Gas

PHILADELPHIA. February 13.-De-
spondent over a recent business deal.
Louis Rubin, aged forty-flve years. a
jewelry salesman living at No. $50 East
Houston street, New York city. attempted
to commit suicide here today by inhalinE
Illuminating gas at the home of Charles
Ludwin a friend. in the sout hern section
of the city. He was taken TO a hospital.
where II is said he will recover. Before
retiring last night Rubin handed Mrs.
Ludwin a sum OF money, saying that ''If
anything happens to me. send this money
to my wife In New York
Evening star., 1909-02-14
WINDFALL FOR FARMER.
Left 100000 by Man Whose Life
Was Saved by Formers Father.

GALLIPOLIS. Ohio, February Ia
George w. Rollins. farmer in moderate g
circumstances of Extra Post O1fire, w.
Va. twenty miles east Of here, yesterda V
received word that he had been left S1O0
600 in cash by Capt G. w. Forester a
former Ohio river steamboat man. who
went west several years ago and became
wealthy in a bank and mining business In
South Dakota. Rollins father saved For
resters life by swimming to the shore
with him after a steamboat accident near
Pomeroy, Ohio, just after the civil war.