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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
NAGEl REvERSES M'nARG's ACT
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REINSTATEMENT OF PERKINS
AND GILBERT ORDERED.
Secretary Fails to Reach the Conclu-
sions That Influenced His Former
Assistant Secretary.

In reinstating Frank Whalley Perkins,
who was suspended while acting superin-
tendent of the coast and geodetic survey,
by former Assistant Secretary McHarg
and John ]. Gilbert, chief hydrogra pher
and topographer. reduced at the same
time, Secretary Nage issued statement.
These cases were submitted to me- he
said. Eat a time and in manner that
rendered it impracticable to consider
anything more than the committees re-
port and the testimony on which 1t was
based. There is no doubt in my mind that
the acting secretary was in a measure
impressed by his personal observations.
as the superintendent may now be in
f1uenced by his long acquaintance with
the persons in question.
Taking, the record as a whole, as I
am compelled to do, l cannot reconcile
my conclusions with those reached by the
acting secretary. In any view of the case
the penalties inflicted and suffered have
gone beyond the limit of fair measure
Both Men Restored.
Both men were ordered TO be restored
TO duty with their former rank and sal
aries. effective from November I.
Assistant Secretary McHars's action
was taken after the receipt of a report
from committee appointed by him con-
sisting of Solicitor Earl, Appointment
Clerk Lead'ey and Disbursing Officer So
leau and it occurred the last day Of his
official service in the department He
then stated his action had been taken
because he believed il necessary, but that
the entire matter would be referred To
Secretary Nagel on his return from the
west.
Secretary Nagel. on his return, referred
the ease to Supt. 0. Ii. Tittmann'Tof the
coast and geodetic survey, whose report
and recommendations were submitted to
the Secretary last week.
Mr.. Tittmann said last night he had not
been officially advised of the Secretary's
action. but had rather expected 1t and
was pleased. because Mr.. Perkins Is a
valuable Official The Secretary's action
will result in undoing several promotions
which were made when Mr.. Perkins was
suspended and Mr. Gilbert was reduced.
Charges in the Case.
Acting Supt. Perkins was charged with
characterization in writing recommends
ton for an employee while the latter. was
under investigation by the assistant secre-
tary Mr. Gilberts salary was reduced
because IL was charged, he dealt in
semi-personal manner without authority
from or consultation with the department
with charges preferred against Capt Viii
liam c. Hodgkins of the coast survey
cutter Bache, of utilizing the conveniences
of the cutter for his family SO as to work
a hardship upon the remainder of 1.-The
crew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
NEW SPEEDWAY NOT SETTLED
ROAD DRIVERS AND COL. COSBY
DIFFER.
Meeting of Association to Plan APP
preaching Carnival-Try-out
Thanksgiving Day.

TIE Road Drivers and Riders Assocla-
ton will meet at the Metropolitan Hotet
at 3 o'clock this evening to discuss the
details of the approaching carnlVai on
fire new speedway in Potomac Park
A try-out on the speedway at 8 O'CLOCK
IN the afternoon of Thanksgiving day
will be discussed.
All is not smooth. it appears In the
matter of laying out the new track for
sneedine horses. Col. Cosby, it is said,
;nclines to the plan of having the ne"
sneedway on the east side of the District
erd of the new Highway bridge, While
tho Road Drivers and Riders Association
&c asking that it be established on the
1o,-foot stretch Of land running from
the bandstand in Potomac Park TO the
western end of the park between the brl-
die path north of Riverside drive ana the
present speedway.
Col. Cosby's Views.
"plaus are constantly being worked out
for the improvement of Potomac Park, so
as to make it the recreation grounds Tor
thousands of Washingt onians, said Col.
coshv Il have given some thought TO
The proposition of establishing a spe ed
wsv from the Highway bridge tn TIE
ga stern hounds of Potomac Park, but
nothing has been decided ard no appro-
nriat;on is available to begin work.
"Reea rdine the request of the Road
Priyers and Riders Association that the
strai-l,tayay speedway De laid out on tie
11,-foot-Ui6e stretch runl.ing parallel to
the bride path / have not made up my
mind finally. but | believe the western
norton of Potomac Park should be de-
Welcomed for the enjoyment or as many
persons as possible.
..tt is not plain to me why the Wash
inpton horsemen want this stretch set
aside for the use of owners of fast trot-
ters and pacers-n short, one class of
men-when it could better be utilized for
driveways for small vehicles and ponies.
walky,ays and recreation grounds. Be-
sides, We have under consideration plan
for a straightaway speedway elsewhere in
Potomac Park.
No Decision Reached.
However. no decision has been reached
in either matter
President De Graw. . "etary +. l..
Yaylor and other members of the Road
Drivers ard Riders Association are not
enthusiastic over Col. Coshy's plan. They
saw a speedway on the east side of Po-
tomac Park would be inaccessible for the
vast crowds that would be attracted to
the speeding natinees and horse shows
which they purpose TO hold in the future.
The proposed east side speedway also
would be less easily reached by horse
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
Formation of Veteran Company.

Action was taken by tine Army and
Navy Veterans Club last night looking
to the formation of Company A. list Rexi-
ment District of Columbia Reserves from
its membership. The president OF the
club, Charles s. Wilder. Announced that
he had received from the trustees of the
Veteran Reserve Corps, recently formed
here. a commission giving him full au-
thority to form the company. 1t was
stated the company win be fully organ
lied within thirty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
Negro Clergyman Dead.

Rev Robert 3. Robinson, wen Known
negro preacher, died at 11:3O CLOCK ias'
night at the home of his son, Kew. X. b.
Robinson, sol Madison street he Was
eighty-seven years old and is survived ~
several children. His funeral Will 'ahe
place at o'clock Thursday afternoon
from Roberts Chapel ill no
hold at : O'clock tonight. Several mat
tiers pertaining to street improvements
together with the election OF schooi t.us-
toes are topics slated for consideration.
The chamber of commerce mas eie, NJ
as members Of that body Dr. HUGH NJ
CURE and ]. Louis Loose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
MANY ORDERS FOR STAMPS
RED CROSS TO PRINT ABOUT
100000.
District Chapter Alone Takes
$4,000 Worth of Christmas
Souvenirs-Oficers Elected.

with several large advance orders
on hand and the work of preparation
practically completed, the District chap
ter of the Red Cross is looking for
ward to big sale of Christmas stamps
for the benefit of the tuberculosis day
camp maintained by the chapter.
Howard s Reeside treasurer of the
District chapter, announced this morn
ing the receipt Of orders for 1853 worth
of stamps. They will be delivered at
once. The regular sale will begin Fri
day and continue until Christmas eve
from forty-five stands in the drug
stores, department stores. hotels, banks
and newspaper offices of the city The
District chapter has taken $4,000 worth
of stamps and expects to sell every
one of them. Last years receipts were
s., 900.
The demand for Christmas stamps in
every section Of the country continues
to Increase. The National Red Cross
ordered 100000 to be printed, but
will probably have to increase this
number by 100000. Miss Mabel T.
Boardman has already ordered the
paper. but is holding back the order to
print for a few days. as she does not
are reasonably sure to be sold.
Oklahoma came in today with an Or
der Tor a million stamps, which indi-
Gates that the Red Cross movement is
growing rapidly in the west. The New
York Red Cross sent to headquarters
today $1,000 in cash for the relief Of
the Armenian sufferers.
All Officers Reelected.
At the annual meeting of the District
Chapter, held at the residence of Mrs.
w. j. BOardman yesterday afternoon, all
the officers were reelected for the ensu-
ing year. They are: Arnold Hague chair
man: Gist Blair, vice chairman: w. A.
Slater. secretary: Mrs. T. n. McLaugh-
lin. assistant secretary, and Howard
Reside. trea Surer. These officers, to-
gether with Commissioner Henry Macfar-
land, Simon Wolf, Mrs. w. J. Boardman
and Mrs. William Bailey, will constitute
the executive committee for the coming
year.
Mrs. Mclaughlin reported on the work
done by the chapter for the relief of the
Messina earthquake sufferers. The sale
of Christmas stamps last year. Mrs. Nc
Laughlin said, raised a fund of $1,000,
which was used to defray the expenses
of the tuberculosis day camp. A detailed
report on the work of the chapter during
the Inauguration celebration last March.
showed that 300 patients had been cared
for
Howard S. Reside treasurer of the So
ciety, reported that more than $4,000 had
been received by the Washington society
during the past year. $4,000 of which was
forwarded TO Italy for the earthquake
sufferers. At the present time there are
500 Red Cross members in the District.
sixteen enrolled physicians and seventy
one enrolled nurses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23

Kenny. deacon; Rev. Charles Donahue Of
Portsmouth. Va. subdea con, and Bishop
Corrigan and Rt. Rev. Donahue OF
Wheeling, W. Va. were in the sanctuary
Mass was celebrated at the Sacred Heart
Cathedral. in Richmond, this morning. In
torment was in Hollywood cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23

this city, took place at noon today at the
home of the brides mother MRS: oaran
n RuIIa nastor of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South, performed the cere-
mOny. ~
Following the wedding reception was
held Mr.. and Mrs. Evans left FOR biooih-
field, n. j.. the home of the groom "heie
thew will reside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Negro Accused of Attack on
White Woman.
VICTIM BRUISED, SHOCKED
Benjamin Thomas Denies That He
Is the Culprit.
TESTIMONY Is AGAINST HIM
Basket Ball League Organized.
Steamer to Ply to Navy Yard
and Steel Plant.
Special Correspondence Of The Star

Special Correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, November ~: 1909
When the case of Benjamin Thomas
negro, twenty three years old, was called
in police court this morning to answer a
nominal charge of drunk and disorderly
conduct Ned Ward. negro, testified that
Thomas early last evening had attacked a
white woman. Mrs. James Lee, who re-
sides at BOG North Fayette street
Owing to the absence Of Mrs. Lee, who
is confined to her home. the case was con-
tinued until she shall be able to appear
Mrs. Lee. while opposite her home. early
last evening was seized by negro. who,
the witness said. was Thomas. Mrs. Lee
and her assailant fell 10 the ground.
Ward said he cried out: THAT won't do
Thomas then ran away. he said.
Policeman J. Frank Sampson who made
the arrest, testified to what he had heard
of the trouble. Following an investigation
he arrested Thomas.
Thomas admitted he had been drinking.
He emphatically denied that he had at
tackled Mrs. Lee. declaring they had the
wrong man. The hat picked up and placed
on his head following the arrest. he said,
was not his hat.
Thomas, in his cell downstairs again
asserted that he was not the culprit.
Chief Goods had told him about the case,
he said. and he thought he was just
joking with him.
Thomas claims he has never before seen
Ward. who testified against him. He also
said he did not know his name.
A Star reporter called at the Lee home
this morning. but was unable to see Mrs.
Lee. Her sister. however. stated that
about { o'clock last evening. when Mrs.
Lee went across the street to a house oc-
cupied by colored people to see about
some washing which was being done for
her. she was attacked.
In the scuff1e that ensued Mrs. Lee was
thrown to the ground, said her sister, and
had her arm bruised, and there were also
some scratches on her arm. Her clothes
were also torn.
Mrs. Lees sister added that during the
Scuffle her sister made an cutlery while
she was about to be choked. and the ne
gro decamped.
Prior to the attack Mrs. Lees sister
had observed a negro in the vicinity. She
was unable to say that Mrs. Lee would
be able to identify her assailant.
Mrs. Lee told her attending physician,
DR.. E. A. German. this morning, that al
though the negro fought her. he gave no
other indication of evil purpose. The
negro attacked her as soon as he came
upon her. she said.
Owing to the nature of her illness. 1t
will probably be more than a week before
she will be able to appear against the &C
cused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23

The fund for the Masonic Temple To
be erected in Fredericksburg. Va, as
memorial to George Washington, H.
Mason, is rapidly Srowir0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
No Further Advances Expected.

Sherff-elect Clayton Kelly has appoint
ed as his deputy sheriff, to serve for the
next two years. Roy E. Smith, a resident
of Quantico, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
Fruits and Vegetables.

The market stands of the fruit and
vegetable dealers this morning contained
about everything that could be desired.
Prices charged for fruits and produce,
dealers said, were cheaper than for years,
and of the best quality. Most all varie-
ties of winter vegetables are more plenti-
full and cheaper than usual
Oregon apples are selling at from 80 to
IS cents a dozen. They make a splendid
appearance, but do not possess the flavor
of apples grown in this section. Other
apples sell at from 40 to 30 cents a peck.
Malaga grapes are in demand at 20
cents a pound. basket grapes selling At
121s and 10 cents. and tokays at 10 cents
pound. Oranges are to be had at from
Il to 60 cents Dozen the price being
regulated by the size and quality.
Tangerines are % and 80 cents; pine
apples. Is cents; lemons, % cents, and
bananas, Is cents a dozen. Grape fruit
sells at from to 10 cents each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
Chestnuts, Cranberries. Celery.

CQeSCOuLS, VTduUcTI1cS, SS1eTy.
French chestnuts for turkey dressing
are 12k cents a pound Celery. so neces-
sary for Thanksgiving dinner, sells at
about four stalks for % cents and some
cheaper.
Cranberres, another Thanksgiving
requisite, are 10 cents a quart and are
plentiful Potatoes are to be had at
from 20 to 80 cents peck. Big heads
of cabbage are to be had at from to
10 cents.
Caulifiower is 10 and 10 cents, the same
price charged for elephants. String beans
from the south are 90 and % cents
quarter peck. Turnips are 20 and car
rots 80 cents a peck. Cucumbers are )
cents each.
There is NO reason for complaint of
prices so far the fish market is con-
cerned,'' asserted fish dealer this morn
ing. While the warm weather has not
made conditions favorable for handling
fish. it is true that dealers have been
able to handle them with but little extra
work and they are in splendid condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
MARKET STOCKED UP
All Things Plentiful, Good and
at Prices About Normal.
TURKEYS ALONE SCARCE
Thanksgiving Day Goodies of ALI
Sorts to Be Had.
PRETTY DISPLAY OF FLOWERS
Cranberries, Chestnuts, Celery,
Fruits, Fish and All Other
Things Needful.
PRETTY DISPLAY OF FLOWERS

Turkeys will be luxury this Thanks
giving. Families whose incomes are linz
tied may have to be content with roasts
of beef or something like that for Thanks
giving dinner.
A leading wholesale produce dealer says
that in consequence of warm weather all
keys have been light, as country people
are afraid to kill and ship.
Receipts of live turkeys have been good.
The shortage in dressed stock and the
fact that buyers from Philadelphia and
New York for the past two days have
been buying in stock offered for sale here
at prices higher than have prevailed has
sent the turkey market up.
This morning dressed turkeys were in
demand al from 90 to DO cents per pound
wholesale. Live stock brought from
Is to 20 cents per pound The dealers
say there are no indications of a drop
in the wholesale market at this time.
With wholesale prices at present figures
retail prices for turkeys will, it is stated.
range from "a to 2Sc per pound from now
until Thursday.
Wholesale prices on poultry of all kinds
range high, chickens, alive, selling for
16 cents, hens at 13 cents and ducks from
IL to II cents. Being killed, dressed and
placed on the retailers bench adds several
cents per pound to their value
The wet weather this morning did not
keep shoppers from the markets. Nor
did it prevent receipts of fowls from
Maryland and Virginia.
Last year at this time there was so
big a supply of turkeys that the prices
We're cheaper than they had been in
many years. This morning shoppers were
not fortunate enough to get them at
much less than y cents.
Attractive Floral Display.
Floral displays in the markets are at
tractive. Demand is as great as usual at
this season.
For bunch of flowers to brighten the
Thanksgiving dinner table there are many
who will stint in another direction.
Chrysanthemums are to be had at from
80 cents to SIS a dozen. The supply is
larger than usual dry weather having
favored them.
Roses are also plentiful. The cheapest
sell at 30 cents while the choicest Amer
lean beauty rose brings Sc dozen Car
nations are also in demand for the
Thanksgiving decorations at from 20
cents to $1.5O Dozen
On the outside along the country line
ferns. holly and other green's from the
woods are to be had for decorative pur-
poses. Colored women from the country
depend upon the sales of wood green's for
holiday cash. Some displays are we'll
worth seeing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23
Fish and Oysters Plentiful.


Fish have been plentiful and in SPLEEN
did condition all the fall he added
oysters were never more plentiful or
better. and prices have been correspond
ngly cheaper. Wholesale prices have
been particularly low. some smaller stock
having sold as cheap as 80 cents bushel
IL: girl.
Retail prices have been about the same
as usual, however. Demand has been
normal Some few dealers have sold
standards for % cents quart although
the prevailing price is 80 cents
Potomac river fish have been more plen-
tiful than usual on account of the open
season and warm weather Operators of
small seines are still able to supply
enough fish to meet demands.
White and yellow perch and pike are
about as good as at any other sea SON.
The cool water has the effect of making
the meat firmer. They are quoted at 10
cents a pound, the largest of the white
perch, however. bringing as much as 20
cents. Bass and rock from the Potomac
are selling at 20 and % cents pound.
Salt water fish are plentiful, and the
prices are no higher than they have been
in years. Spanish and Boston mackerel
are to be had, and the demand is about
great enough to consume receipts. The
| former is quoted at 20 cents pound,
while Boston mackerel sell at 30 cents
each. They weigh about 2la pounds.
| Halibut is in good demand at 20 cents
pound, price no higher than usual.
Some dealers sell for Is cents a pound
this season, ii is stated.
Fresh cod is quoted at Is cents Trout
| is selling at from 8 to IL cents.
No Further Advances Expected.
Butter is about as high as it is going
| to be this year. a dealer in dairy prod
ucts says. There are some who are
continually shouting that higher prices
are soon to prevail. but the condition of
the Thanksgiving market is such that l
do not believe there is going to be much,
| IL any, advance"
| Elgin creamery butter is selling at IS
and 40 cents. Renovated butter is 80 and
35 cents a pound. Strictly fresh eggs are
quoted at 40 cents a dozen, fresh Ten
nessee eggs at io cents. and storage eggs
| at 80 cents.
| Some storage eggs are sold for fresh
stock Many dealers and cons umers think
there should he some way to stop the
practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-23

The Audubon Society held an interest
ing meeting last evening. at the rooms
of the chamber of commerce. which was
presided over by Judge ]. X. NJ Norton
Among those who made addresses were
Judge Norton, Robinson AIoncure, Miss
Grigg and Miss Katherine III. Stuart. A
chart was presented by the society to Lee
public school, which was formally ac-
cepted by Conrad johnson, principal
The marriage of Miss Emma Watkins
da ughter of the late John Watkins and
Thomas s. Evans. former resident Of
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-09
vgRMoNrER GETS GOOD BERTH
Harry c. Mutt, Native of Montpelier a
Railroad Vice President

Harry c. Mutt son of the late Col.
II. C. Mutt a native of Montpelier,
who since the spring of 1907 has been
general manager of the western lines
of the Northern Pacific railway com
pany, was in the shake up of the offic
ials of that company last week, pro-
NOTED to the fourth vice president
and continued as general manager Mr.
Mutt began his railroad career with
the Chicago, Burlington e. Quincy in
the engineering department in 1889.
After being promoted to train master
and division superintendent of that
road, in 1906 he went to the Michigan
Central as its general superintendent.
A year later he was called to be gen
eral manager of the western division
of the Northern Pacific, a position
which he still retains in connection
with the new Office that has been ere
ated and which he has been called to
fill. This transcontinental system
created the office of fourth vice pres
ident to give Mr.. Mutt powers not
delegated to the general manager. His
headquarters will still be at Tacoma,
Wash.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-09
TWO VERMONT MEN
JUST MISSED
A LYNCH|NG
Canadian Mob Threatened Lives
of Two Alleged Brutes
FROM DERBY AND NEWPORT
Sherbrooke, Police Had Hard Time to
Protect Prisoners from Angry
Crowd

Newport, Noy. 9.-Sensational de-
velopments came about yesterday as
the result of the assault on the seven
year old daughter of George Titan Of
Stanstead, p Q. An attempt was
made by mob of 200 Saturday night
to lynch William Wilson of West Der
by and Roy Butten of Newport and yes
terday when they were taken to the
court house at Stanstead mob OF 300
made another attempt, several blows
were struck at Butten who has con-
fessed and some of them took effect
but the crowd did not succeed in get
ting hold of the criminals.
AT Beebe junction where they were
obliged TO change cars, the party was
again attacked by mob of $50 but
success was again frustrated by the
sheriff and his posse
When the train arrived at Sher-
brooke a crowd of 500 had gathered
and but for the assistance of Chief of
Police Davidson and his men the pris-
oners would have received bad treat
ment Feeling ran so high at Stan
stead that it became necessary to
close all stores and saloons.
The penalty for the crime charged
against the men Is life Imprisonment
The proceedings at Stanstead yester-
day were formal, binding the mon
over TO superior court at Sherbrooke