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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
SELLS E STREET PROPERTY.
Conrad Becker Disposes of Holdings
for $4,000.

The property 1oo9-1231 E street north
west has been sold by Conrad Becker to
Taylor Cohen The price paid was $50 900.
The improvements consist of two build
ings. the first floors Of which are used
for business purposes and the upper
floors for living apartments. The ground
has a frontage Of about twenty eight
feet and a depth of eightysix feet and
a total area of about twenty-five hundred
square feet.
1t is understood that the transaction
was made on an investment basis. and it
is calculated that the property will yield
net income of ) per cent on the purchase
price 1t Is the purpose of Mr.. Becker
In selling the property. to make change
in investment, as he has acquired a hold
ing In G street between 18th and 18th
streets which he intends to improve to
suit tenant, and he will turn the money
derived from the sale of the E street
property into the G street holding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
81 " 81
CAR IN PUBLIC UNGUARDED
RIDES TO DUKES FUNERAL IN
OPEN SLEIGH.
Follows Vladimir's Coffin on Foot
From Residence to Cathedral
Through Snow.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 2O--The
remains Of Grand Duke Vladimir. who
died in this city last Wednesday, were to-
day conveyed from the grand dukes pal
ace on the banks Of the Neva across the
river to the fortress of ST. Peter and St
Paul. The emperor and the grand dukes
on foot followed the gun carriage on
which was the casket. None of the rep
resentatives Of foreign sorareigns was
present for this ceremony. They will
attend the interHlent tomorrow.
Emperor Nicholas came in to ST. Peters
burg from Tsarskoe-Selo by train and
drove from the railroad station to the
palace of Vladimir In an open sleigh. He
passed through frequented streets without
escort, and his presence In this city did
not bring out any demonstration. The
route of the funeral procession was from
the residence of Vladimir which adjoins
the winter palace, over the bridge of the
Trinity to the fortress.
The way was lined for the entire dis
lance by troops. and at the street inter-
numbers. The guns of the fortress were
fired in salute as the procession crossed
the frozen Neva.
The emperor was accompanied by nu-
merous suite of grand dukes, admirals
and rear admirals. The metropolitans
of ST. Petersburg and Moscow and the
most prominent bishops of the Orthodox
Church participated In the services. The
streets of the city were white with snow
and along the line of march were strewn
green twigs emblematic of the resurrec-
ton.
The final funeral services in the cathe-
dral of the fortress were conducted in the
presence of the highest representatives OF
the church and the state. At the con-
clusion of the services the members of
the imperial family had luncheon at the
winter palace, after which they returned
to Tsarskoe-Selo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
LETTER CARRIER ARRESTED.
]. B. johnson Charged With Embez.
cling Letters Containing Money.

Joseph b. johnson, for about twenty
four years letter carrier in the city
post office. residing at 2024 street north
west, was arrested yesterday afternoon
about o'clock by Post ONCE Inspectors
Barclay and Marls, charged with secret
ing and embezzlng mail matter contain
ing money orders and money.
Before Commissioner Arson S. Taylor at
the hearing this afternoon. the inspectors
testified that Johnson, who had been I'M
der surveillance for several days. had
been seen to pull letters from the let.
ter case which were intended for delivery
by other carriers and place them in a box
In his own case.
Subsequently, when his mail was made
up for delivery yesterday afternoon it
is claimed he took the letters thus pulled
from the letter case boxes. placed them in
his packet of mail for delivery and was
on his way to his route in the section be-
tween ! and * streets on 18th street when
he was arrested by the inspectors.
Johnson was held for the grand Jury,
bond being fixed at $1,000. DR.. Mark F.
Finley and James B. I.ambic were offered
and accepted as sureties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
ELEVEN SAVED FROM FLAMES
CARRIED FROM BURNING
HOUSE IN NICK OF TINE.
Four Children and Woman Senseless
When Rescued, and Others
Frantic With Fear.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
NEW YORK. February D-Only nnomnt
and cool-headed work Of firemen and
policemen saved the lives of eleven ner
sons In fire which broke out in the ba
hieht or the six-story tenement at 10
Henry street at an early hour this morn
ing.
tnul Lieut.. Michael j. Mott. Fireman
John Seaman and Policeman Morrison
odshed through sheet of flames and
smoke George Wolinski, with his wife and
tour small children; Abraham KEEL with
his wife and two children, and Mrs. Nav
hasanlan. covered In dinerent parts of the
easement, partly overcome by smoke and
lhonentarlly expecting to be burned alive
Aiter the cry of fire. had been sounded
the tenants from the upper stories poured
"o"n the stairs IN great excitement and
CONFUSION. but all reached the street in
safety.
When the Wolinskis attempted TO rush
out they found the paSsageway blocked
by wall OF flame and smoke They re-
treated to their rooms. Tie windows were
all heavily barred and escape was impos-
sble by that way.
The kiels were driven back to their
rooms in the same manner. The Hoff-
man woman turned back and collapsed on
her bed. overcome by fright and the
smoke. which was now becoming denser
every minute.
just al this point engine No. Is arrived
W men Lieut. Mott heard there were still
tenants III the basement accompanied by
Seaman and Morrison. he made a dash
through the smoke and flames
Lieut. Mott found the Wolinskis in
their room. Two children had been over
come by smoke. Tucking a child under
each arm. with the husband, wife and
two other children clinging behind him.
Mott CROPPED his way out into the open
ar.
Fireman Seaman found the K,eIs in
much the same condition. Both Of the
children were senseless. He also brought
his party safely out to the street
Policeman Morrison found the Hoffman
woman helplessly stretched out on her
bed Morrison had to carry her out.
After every one was removed from the
building the firemen soon drowned out
the flames which were confined to the
basement.
The damage was around 1000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
WASHINGTON DAY EXERCISES
PATRIOTIC ORGANIZATIONS TO
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.
Schools and Departments to Close
Holiday Mail Service-Events
Scheduled.

Several patriotic events will mark the
celebration Monday of the anniversary
of the birth Of George Washington. Pub.
lib schools and the departments of the
government will be closed. Holiday mail
schedule will be maintained by Postmas.
ter Barnes.
The Sons Of the American Revolution
to which organization the occasion is OF
more than general interest. will hold pa
triotic services Monday at the Arlington
Hotel. The Sons of the Revolution will
observe the day and hold a celebration
at the new Masonic Temple
The Cornell banquet will be another
function of the day. 1t will be held at
the Raleigh The Washington National
Monument Association will also hold a
meeting.
The Boys Brigade of America will cele-
brate at the Y. NJ. c. A. The United
States Historical Society will hold a
George Washington reunion tomorrow at
the home of its president, Harry A. Col
man.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association will
meet Monday morning at II o'clock in
Carroll Institute Hall. A business session
will precede musical and literary eXer-
cises. President Theodore w. Noyes will
preside.
A large American flag is to be presented
10 the association by MTS. ALLISON Major,
jr The speech Of acceptance is to be
made by Gen. John NJ. Wilson.
Henry L. Bryan will read Washington S
farewell address. Original verse will be
read by John A. Joyce Rabbi Abr1<n
Simon will deliver the Grafton III honor O..
Washington.
Miss Margaret f. Larcomb will sing the
Star Spangled Banner Morgan Kelly
will play violin selections. There will also
be singing of patriotic songs by the audi
ence.
Washington birthday exercises will be
held by the Excelsior Literary Club at
the Public Library Monday evening at 1870
o'clock. Mrs. Florence Duffie, president,
will make the opening address.
Presentation Of colors and the flag sa-
lutte will be executed by the Isabel Wor-
rell Bail Flag Association. Mrs. Ball
will tell the "Story of the Flag Judge
Leeds will deliver the Washington eulogy
1.-The American Flags will be told
of by Mrs Charles NJ Pepper. Col.
Tweedale will give a recitation. The
John A. Logan Corps will perform flag
drill, with drum and fife accompaniment
Miss Annie Butler will recite.
The following are in charge of arrange
ments: Mrs. Edith S. Emerson, chair
man of program committee; Mrs Fannie
M. Page. chairman of the decoration
and reception committee; Mrs. Emma A.
awkes, chairman of the invitation COM
mittee, and Miss A. M. Chamberlain.
chairman of the press committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
POINTS REFERRED TO HAGUE
FISHERIES TREATY MADE PUB.
Lie AT OTTAWA.
Rights or Liberties" One Cause
of Contention Between the
United States and Canada.

OTTAWA, Ont, February 20.-The
treaty defining the rights of American
fishermen to fish in Canadian and New
foundland waters, which now goes to
The Hague for adjudication on disputed
points, has been made public.
In the negotiations the Americans
sought to have the word rights used,
but under Canadian pressure the word
liberties was substituted.
The British case holds that Americans
are subject to reasonable local restrictions
in exercising the liberties" The Ameri-
can contention is against this they MAIN
tanning that any restriction must be con-
CURED in by the United States. Canada
also contends that the three-mile limit
does not enter bays of less than six miles
in width. The Americans claim it follows
the shore line.
simple agreement between Ambassa-
dor Bryce and Secretary Root provides
that the agreement of 1915 for the use
of Canso strait and the Bay of Fundy
shall be continued without prejudice to
Canadas claim for exclusive Jurisdiction
in these waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
GLAD TO SEE THE NAVY YARD AGAIN
REPORT ADVERSELY ON BILL
COMMISSIONERS AGAINST Elk
TENDING STREET.
No Public Necessity for Work and
Property Owners Would Have
to Pay if Done.

An adverse report was made by the
Commissioners today on the bill before
the House providing for the extension
of Aibemarle street from Wisconsin ave
nue. to the east line Of 39th street north
west.
In a letter to Chairman Smith OF the
sioners say that the land necessary to
be acquired is about S0,560 square feet
The extension proposed by the bill -
says the letter. covers a distance of
about 700 feet, and would make a
straight connection to Wisconsin ave-
nue. from the present west end of the
public ownership of Albemarle street.
This connection would require not only
the condemnation Of the land above re-
ferrcd to, but would involve the destruc-
ton of about nine or ten buildings. The
estimated cost Of the land and improve
ments is about $4,000
LAS to the necessity for the extension,
eaStwardly from Wisconsin avenue, will
give broad and commodious western
outlet from Albemarle street which is
at present served by the narrow roadway
known as Grant road. Although d
straight and more direct outlet would
Enthusiastically be desirable. the Com
mfssioners do not believe it would be
sufficiently so to Justify the expenditure
of such a sum as this extension is esti-
mated to cost. namely. $4,000.
Section of the bill provides for as
sessments for benefits. if any. The
Commissioners believe that if there were
any benefits by reason of the extension
of this street at the present time they
would be entirely local and the cost of
the proceeding should be assessed
against the abutting and adjoining prop
erty. The Commissioners do not. how
ever. consider that there is any public
necessity for the extension at the pres
ent time, and do not believe that the
property owners in the vicinity would
welcome the extension If they under
stood that the total cost would be as
sessed against their property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
MAI. BALL TO RESIGN.
Plan Calls for Revocation Of Order
Of Dismissal

As the result Of a conference between
friends of Maj. Newell Ball, assistant
superintendent of street cleaning, and
Commissioner West It is understood Maj.
Ball will be allowed to resign today and
if he does that the order for his dis
missal by the Commissioners will be cam
celed.
Maj, Balls friends stated that Maj
Ball is willing to tender his resignation
and asked that it be accepted the order
for dismissal being revoked.
Commissioner West made it clear that
the order for Mai. Balls dismissal would
go into effect at : o'clock today unless
the resignation should he in the hands of
the Commissioners prior to that hour.
Maj. Ball said this afternoon that such
an arrangement was agreea BILE to him. but
explained that ii would not interfere with
his plans for fling charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
MR.. GAINES EXPLAINS.
Representative From Tennessee Tells
Why He Was Not Reelected.

Representative John Wesley Gaines OF
Tennessee took occasion to eulogize the
intelligence of his constituents during
brief comment on an item in the diplo-
matte and consular bill this afternoon
Representative Cousins of Iowa, in
charge of the measure. made a remark
to the effect that Mr.. Gaines sentiment.
evidently were not reciprocated, in view
of the fact that the same constituents
had retired him to private life at the
election in November. 1908.
Mr. Gaines declared that the fault was
not so much with his constituents as that
he had been assassinated by the powder
trust, the tobacco trust and a whole lot
Of other trusts that he had fought con-
stantly since becoming a member OF the
House He further remarked that while
republican members of the House had
rushed home to fight for reelection he
had remained in Washington doing his
duty as d representative of the people
in the House of Representatives..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
DOLPHIN AT NAVY YARD.
Arrives to Take Congressional Party
to Fleet Reception.

The United States sunboat Dolphin ar
rived at the Washington navy yard this
morning fresh from her special mission to
Venezuela. She will take the members of
the congressional committees on naval
affairs to Hampton roads to see the re-
view OF the Atlantic fleet Monday
The Dolphin took w. l. Buchanan. .spe-
cial commissioner of the United States
to LaiIuaira to conduct negotiations for
the settlement of controversies between
the United States and Venezuela, and was
ordered to this city to take the congress
sional party to Hampton roads. Mr.
Buchanan is coming home more leisurely
on the sunboat Marietta, now at Guanta-
namo, Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
Oyster Bay Plans Welcome.

OYSTER BAY, n. Y. February 90
reception will be rendered TO Theodore
Roosevelt when he returns to his home
here Immediately following the Inaugural
ton OF Mr.. Taft. 1t is expected that the.
Roosevelt party will reach here shortly
before midnight of the day of the inaugu
ration, and it is planned to welcome MI.
Roosevelt formally either at the station
or at Sycamore Hill. Fireworks and il
Illuminated decorations on houses and
stores will it is expected, form part OF
the reception.
Mr.. Roosevelt and his son Kermit arel
expected to leave here March u fon
Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
Labor Leaders Indicted.

CHICAGO. February 20-Martin B.
Skinny Madden. president of the Asso-
ciated Building Trades Union. and NJ. ].
Boyle, business agent of the Electrical
Workers Union, who were indicted yes
terday on charges of extorting money
from contractors. were admitted to bail
today In the sums of $4,000 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
Theta Delta Chi Convention.

BOSTON. February 2O.-The sixty-first
annual national convention Of the Theta
Delta Chi Fraternity was begun in this
city today and will continue four days.
The opening session was held at Lorimer
Hall in the forenoon when the convention
organized and the reports Of President
Edward ]. Cook and other Grand Lodge
officers were submitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
Trains Stalled in Colorado.

PUEBLO, Col, February 1.-The Colo
RADIO and Southern trains are fighting
snow drifts in Alpine pass, near Buena
Vista. 1t is uncertain when the line can
be opened.
westbound Denver and Rio Grande
train out of Buena Vista is stalled in the
snow at Snowden, and the eastbound
colorado Midland. fro mthe same place,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
FIRE IN ANNAPOLIS.
Main Academic Building of St
Johns College Ablaze.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, February o0-A
fire broke out in Mcdowell Hall. the main
academic building of st. Johns College,
this afternoon. and despite the efforts
of the fire department Of Annapolis the
entire building was soon ablaze
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
PASSED BY THE HOUSE.
Diplomatic Appropriation Bill Goes
Through With Little Debate.

Consideration of the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill was begun in
the House of Representatives today.
The bill carries a total appropriation of
$3.592, 73s.
Mr.. Cousins of Iowa chairman of the
committee on foreign affairs, explained
the provisions of the bill.
Beyond few questions propounded to
Mr.. Cousins the bill occaSioned no ex-
tended debate, and it was passed prac-
tica1ly as reported by the committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
Husband Dead; Wife in Jail.

ROCKFORD. ILL.,. February aO.-Mrs.
Henry Kaufman is in the county iail
pending the result of an inquest on the
body of her husband, who died under cir
cumstances causing suspicion that he
was poisoned. Kaufman's stomach will
be submitted to analysis. Mrs Kaufman
says her husbands death was due to nat
ural causes and that he had been i'll for
weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20
DEANS" AND HIS sHIPMATE.
ROBIN COMPENSATORY
Continued from First Paee.l
If ] could have an interview with Mr.
Carmack 1 believe l could settle
Court Sustains State.


Carmack l believe I could settle
Court Sustains State.
The entire counsel for the state were or
their feet, objecting. A sharp argumen,
followed as to how far explanatory re.
marks could go. The court held thai
anything in explanation was admissible
but that the latter remark as to Cooper's
proposed interview with Carmack was in.
competent.
Judge Anderson, then, in an mpas.
stoned plea. frankly admitted why the
remark was essential. The court was un-
moved and sustained the state. To this
defendants counsel excepted.
After this conversation, what became
of your father?'
He left the Office and said he would
be back later in the day.
What did you do then?'
Il telephoned my sister, Mrs. Burch.'
What did you say?'
Father Not to Be Called.
The state objected and was sustained.
How old is your father?'
He is sixty-seven years old
"And his physical condition."
His right hand is crippled. The two
smaller fingers of the hand are bent in
and cannot be moved
This line of questioning indicated that
the defense will not put Col. Cooper on
the stand.
What did you do them"
az went out and looked for papa, but
failed to find him. | returned to my Of
flee and telephoned Gov. Patterson to
ask him if he knew about the trouble.
then went to the Tulane Hotel"
..Why did you go to the Tulane?'
because democratic headquarters are
there and papa frequented them. 1t was
on this occasion that l was seen In the
Tulane window across from Carmack' S
Office
Did you get pistol that day
Feared Carmack's Resentment.
81 did. My purpose in getting it was
this: From what papa had said. from
telephone conversations from the mes
Sages-'
1--WE object to his reasons said Attor-
ney General McCarn.
HE may state his reasons as tending
to show his own mental condition. and
not as it's bearing on Col. Coopers condl-
ton" ruled the court.
"Well. the message father sent Car
mack was strong, and, knowing arHack
as | did I feared he would resent 1t.
Later I found father at the Maxwell
Hotel He said he was to see Bradford
at :; o'clock, and that Bradford would try
to adjust the trouble with Carmack.
not go upon the streets, but would remain
at the hotel until the time of his appoint
ment with Mr.. Bradford.
Went to Meet Governor.
Witness said Mr.. Bradford told him not
to worry about the trouble, as he believed
he could arrange the matter satisfac-
torily, and that he would endeavor to
induce Col Cooper not to send the note he
i cn1 "a
Witness met his father that afternoon
at which time the latter stated to him
that he was going to the governors man.
sion to meet Gov. Patterson
The witness stated that his father had
been requested by the governor to meet
him. He accompanied his father to the
mansion, despite his objection, Col. Coop
err telling him he did not apprehend any
trouble, as he had decided after the con-
ference with Mr.. Bradford, not to send
the note he had addressed to Mr.. Car
mack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-20

OF all the cheap substitutes for wis
dom. learning, by reason Of it's mislead-
ing labels, is perhaps the most danger
anz--Puck.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-03

rehearsing THE Debtors" the new
play in which he and Miss Katherine
Clifford will be featured. They will
open their season in that play at Buff
falo on September 6. The story of
the play is founded on Little Dor
ritz
Charles Ram Kennedy's play "The
Winterfest,' will be produced in Ber-
lin during the coming season. 1t is
to be one of the first productions to
be made in series of plays selected
by DR.. Paul Lindau of the Berlin
Court theatre. The cast will be Sc
lected from along the members of
the Schauspielhaus company.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-03
PLAN ETHIOPIAN
SCHEME
DIR. PIETRZYCKI OF DAYTON
PLANS COOPERATIVE COLONY
RIVER.

A large colonization project is be-
ing promoted by DR.. Marcel Pietr-
zycki, wealthy philanthropist of
Dayton, Wash, who proposes to es-
and industrial colony at Lubla farm,
near Starbuck The ranch consists
of over 10000 acres of agricultural,
timber and pasture land and is ideal
| ly located for colony of this kind.
Early in September DR.. Pietrzycki
will select about Is applicants from
among the number interested in Sc
curing the land and the colony will
be incorporated at Dayton under the
state laws 1t is planned to increase
the colony to 80 or 40 families in
short time.
Said DR.. Pietrzycki: "None of the
land is for sale, but the colonists will
lease the land. paying for it with the
crops produced Two options are Of
fered one to commute the rental on
a fair estimate, thereby saving to the
colony the increased revenue which
will naturally result from more in
tensive cultivation, and the other to
purchase the colony land on a long
installment plan of 25 years.
II propose to furnish stock, seed
and machinery with which 10 pro-
duce the crop
Applicants for land must be under
so years of age The colony will re-
quire farmers, stockmen, horticulture
lists. carpenters ana machinists. All
who are financially able will con-
tribute 5000 to the working capital
of the colony.
The idea of the doctor is to sup
ply homes for deserving families who |
are willing to work On the cO-Opera-
tive plan. Dr. Pietrzycki recently |
returned from Europe. where he
made an exhaustive study Of CO.
operative colonies as they are carried |
on there His present plan is con-
sidered a broad one, and he hopes
to see the establishment of cooper
alive colonies in various parts of
this country. He is close student |
of social and economic conditions in
this country and abroad.