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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
OLD CLERKS CAPABLE
Among the Best in Treasury,
Committee Finds.
EXPERIENCE HAS VALUE
Do Less But Generally Better Work
Than Younger Employees.
HIGHLY REGARDED BY CHIEFS
Practically Settled That No Dismiss
ais Will Be Made Of Those
Superannuated.
HAS VALUE
HIGHLY REGARDED BY CHIEFS

The efficiency committee of the Treas
ury Department, headed by Assistant Sec
rotary Norton, has discovered that super
animated employees of the department are
among the most efficient clerks of the
establishment, although unable, in many
instances, to perform as much work In
day as young clerks.
This is the gist Of a report that is be-
ing made to Secretary MacVeagh at his
summer home in Dublin. N. H.. by George
K. Leet and James N. Fitzpatrick, repre-
senting the efficiency committee. These
two men have been summarizing the re-
ports received from chiefs of divisions
and bureaus as to the personnel Of the
department.
ings. attended by members Of the eff
cheney committee, at which chiefs were
called upon to discuss the ratings of the
men and women under them. While the
work of the committee is by no means
completed and will continue for year
or more, taking in all phases of the busi-
ness of the department., it was desired to
submit a partial report to the Secretary.
Secretary Deeply Interested.
Mr. MacVeagh Is deeply interested in
the superannuated employees Of the de-
partment He wanted to know how they
were rated. He has ascertained that, al
most without exception, the old men and
women are regarded highly by theis
chiefs. The committees Investigations re-
veal that the work of the superannuated
employees is always we'll done, long ex-
perience giving an intelligence that fire.
quently more than Offsets the greater
amount of work of younger employees.
Mr.. MacVeagh is understood to heart
ily favor civil retirement pension
fund, and in his recommendations to
Congress will urge such a law with all
his force. The Secretary is said to
feel that while there is no legal obl1-
cation on the part of the government
to take care Of infirm clerks. there Is a
moral obligation. such as goes with
long and faithful service. He believes
the moral obligation should be changed
to a legal one, the details to be worked
out by Congress along the lines OF
plans heretofore considered.
It is practically settled that the ef-
ficiency committees work will not re-
suit in dismissals of employees merely
because they have reached an age when
they cannot move as fast as younger
clerks. It is possible that in some in
stances where large salaries are paid to
infirm clerks there may be reductions,
but nothing definite has been settled In
this direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
OHIO LABOR. DELEGATES SPLIT
FACTIONS AT TOLEDO ORGANIZE
RIVAL CONVENTION.
National Federation Council Ac-
cused Of Attempting to Dictate,
Officers for Electrical Workers.

TOLEDO. Ohio. October 14.-By a vote
of 1913 to 15s the Ohio Federation Of Labor
today seated the contested delegates One
hundred delegates. representing fifteen or
ganizations, Immediately withdrew in a
turmoil, and called a rival convention to
meet this afternoon at o'clock
Hayes, editor of labor paper. and
who offered the motion to seat the con-
tested delegates, read section of the
American Federation constitution pur-
porting to guarantee the preservation Of
autonomy in each of its affiliated organ
izations and denied the right of the ma
tional council Ito dictate who the Of
hcers Of the electrical workers shall be-"
IF we have come to the point where
that section is ignored we have reached
the point on the age-long contest between
monarchy on one hand and democracy on
the other" he said. THAT is the rock
upon which the knights of Labor split.
Two years ago it was the brewery work.
ers, last year 1t was the glassworkers:
this year it is the electrical workers. and
God knows who will next year fall under
the ban because some official has rem
dered a decision and tries to force upon
the rank and file something which they
do not want"
Organizer Hamilton said:
"If the Ohio federation defies the law
of the American Federation Of Labor 1t is
an attempt to destroy the structure of
our great movement. Every organization
in the country and the Dominion of Can
ada had the same right to violate the
laws. 1 regret that this organization has
taken this step. 1 ask and appeal that
the laws Of the American Federation of
Labor be enforced"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
RUcTIoN IN DOMINGO
Revolutionary Row Now Going ON
There, Too.

CAPE HAITIEN. October 14.-Accord-
ing to advices received here from Santo
Domingo the political disturbance near
the Haitien frontier is growing more seri-
Gus.
The Dominican cutter has arrived here
to obtain instructions from the San Do
minican government. communication with
Monte Cristo being interrupted. The
crew of the cutter reported that at the
time Of their departure from Monte Girls
to the cruiser had arrived there from
Puerto Plata with troops, which were to
be landed on the Haitien coast at Port
Lfberte. Ghe troops were under orders
to attack the revolutionary forces under
Gen. Andre Navarro, now centered on the
Haitien frontier at Dajabon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
Italian Cities All Ringing
With Shouts of Protest
special Oablegram to The Star.

Special Oablegram to The Star.
ROME, October 14.-By the direction OF
Mayor Nathan a black-edged manifesto
was posted up today declaring that Rome
mourned with the whole civilized world
over the death of Ferrer and protested
against the barbarous deed.
The labor unions at Leghorn have de-
cided to inaugurate a general strike and
to boycott Spanish goods.
The labor unions at Ancona have de-
cided to cease work within twenty-four
hours.
A general strike, to begin within twen-
ty-four hours. has been proclaimed at
Rome, Florence and Genoa.
Extensive military and police precau-
tons have been taken to protect the Vat
lean and the two Spanish embassies.
There have been no hostile demonstra-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
''Long Live Modern Schools"
Is Ferrer's Dying Defiance

Special Cablegram 10 The Star.
MADRID, October IA member of the
cabinet made the declaration last night
that the execution of Francesca Ferrer
might be discussed in the cortes. It would
then be made clear that Ferrer was not
merely the director but the instigator of
the outbreak at Barcelona this summer.
BARCELONA. October 14.-Francisco
Ferrer died with the cry Long live the
modern schools!" upon his lips. This and
other brief details of yesterdays execu-
ton of the revolutionist escaped the CEN
sorship today.
Though he had refused their ministra-
and Charity followed Ferrer to the ditch
where he was shot murmuring prayers
for him.
To request that his eyes should not
be bandaged Gen. Eserin replied:
"A traitor has no right to look upon
the faces Of soldiers"
Ferrer refused to kneel. and, standing
erect as the rifles were turned upon him.
exclaimed:
Aim straight. Long live the modern
schools!"
Daylight found numbers of sympathetic
persons in the streets around Monttuich
fortress, but a strong body of troops
kept every one at distance from It's
walls.
Soon after daylight two priests sent
by the commander of the fortress went
to Ferrer's cell and implored him. born
in the church. to confess his sins and
receive the church's final consolation.
F'errer derided them, saying:
''It Is you, hypocrites, who brought me
here"
In the Barcelona riots the mob's fury
was directed especially against the mon
asteries. churches and orphan asylums
maintained by the church.
After vainly trying to reason with
Ferrer the priests left him defiant.
He was led through the prison yard
to the edge of a ditch in the shadow of
it's encircling wall and his eyes were
blindfolded.
A few PAGES away twelve infantrymen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
FLOCK TO THE REBELS
Uprising Against President
ZeIaya Is Gaining.
PEOPLE WELCOME ESTRADA
Lots Of Fighting, But Not Very
Many Fatalities.
LITTLE NEWS RECEIVED HERE
Minister Wires His
Government for Details-Our
Consuls on the Job.

NEW ORLEANS, October IA special
to the Times Democrat from Bluefields.
Nicaragua by wireless via Colon, says:
1.-The revolution headed by Gen. Juan
j. Estrada against President Zelaya has
aroused the entire country and seems to
be sweeping the country. Everywhere
the people are reported to be fiocking to
the armies of the revolutionists.
From the interior comes news that the
revolutionists have seized Rivas and also
that Corinto, the seaport on the Pacific.
has declared for the revolution and has
overthrown the government there.
Fighting at Greytown.
News from Greytown today is that
there was some fighting there yesterday
(Tuesday) before the city was taken by
the revolutionists. Col. Ugarte, at the
head of several hundred revolutionists,
arrived at Greytown before the main
body of the insurgents under Gen. Cham
orro Estrada. Col. Ugarte called upon
the garrison to surrender, but was met
with volley. His men returned the fire,
and after a fight rushed the garrison and
captured 1t, and then took possession of
the town. with no further disturbance.
In the fighting there were some fatali-
ties. several men being killed on either
side and a number wounded.
Will Attack Castillo.
Upon the arrival at -Greytown later in
the evening of Tuesday of the main body
under Gen. Chamorro Estrada. the entire
iorccs left for the interior to attack the
fortified town of Castillo
From the foreign office at Managua.
Nicaragua, a message came today to Min
lister Espinosa at Washington officially
advising him of the uprising in that coun-
try. The dispatch was very brief, de-
void of any detail. but saying that revo-
lutionary movement had broken out on
the Atlantic coast. 1t declared, however
that the interior of the country was quiet.
The State Department had no news from
Nicaragua today. The situation there is
being watched closely by the government
with the intention. If necessary, of send
ing American war vessels to the localities
of trouble on both the Atlantic and Pa
cific for the protection of American in
terests that may be jeopardized.
United States Legation Closed.
Whatever news comes to the State De-
partment is from the American consular
officers. as, just now. the United States Is
aqua. the legation having been closed
early in the year. when this government
became dissatisfied with the dilatory
course adopted by President Zelaya in the
settlement of the Emery claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
TO HAVE CHANCE TO SHOOT.
Rife Range to Be Open October 10,
10 and &c for 0uardsmen.

In order to give those members of the
National Guard of the District who have
not been to the rife range this season
an opportunity to fire their required
scores. special orders have been issued
from militia headquarters that the rife
range shall be open from o'clock IN the
morning until $50 in the afternoon. Oc-
tober Is, ID and %. for voluntary practice.
The bands OF the LIST and I'd infantry
and officers and enlisted men who have
not fred on the range this year will be
Instructed to go there on one OF these
three days. Service cards for one day
will be given the government employees
who are members Of the bands or who
have enlisted since July of this year.
Car tickets will be furnished these men
by Capt. Thomas 8. King. who will also
supply rifles for use Of the bands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

who had been chosen by lot. stood in
line.
Fire. ordered Gen. Eserin, command
ing the troops in the fortress.
The volley sounded; Ferrer fell dead.
LONDON, October l4.-Brief dispatches
to the Times indicate that the govern.
ment is in complete control at MADRID
and Barcelona, which outwardiy are per-
fectly tranquil.
Reprisals Against Clsricals Expected
SAN SEBASTIAN. Spain, via Hendaye.
France. October f4.-The rigorous CEN
sorship prevents transmission Of news re-
earding the effect in the provinces Of the
execution of Ferrer. Only Official reports
of the court martial and execution are al
lowed to be published here.
Acts of &eprisal against the ciericals are
anticipated. Great excitement 10 reported
in the mining districts near Bilbao. wnere
troops are concentrating to check possible
disorders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
tons SO far today against the Vatican or
the embassies. 1t is feared they will oc-

tons SO far today against the Vatican or
the embassies. 1t is feared they will oc-
cur later.
In this city the protest against the ex-
ecution of Ferrer has brought business
almost to a standstill. Workmen gen.
orally have abandoned their employment.
No street cars are being operated ana
cabs and automobiles remain at their
stations, with no one to take them out.
The whole normal traffic of the city Is
interrupted.
Among the masses the feeling grows
more turbulent, as the people attribute
the execution Of the revolutionist to re-
actionism, Vatican influence and Jesuit
support.
Mob in Streets Of Rome.
ROME, October 14.-"Long live Ferrer!'
Down with reaction!' Down with the
Jesuits" Down with Merry del val!'
and similar shouts filled the air in Rome
last night.
The news that Ferrer had been put to
death in Barcelona made a profound SER
sation here. and last night there was a
boisterous demonstration of indignation.
Only by energetic action did the troops
and the police maintain comparative Or
der and keep the bowling mobs out of
the square in which the Spanish en-
baSsy stands.
1t is believed here that Ferrer's death
was fastened by fear that the pope would
intervene.
1t is reported that q few days ago
Ferrer's daughter. living in Paris. tele-
graphed to the pope. asking him to save
her fathers life.
The pontiff was deeply moved and ex-
claimed: Poor child! If I could soften
the grief of her afflicted soul 1t would be
great consolation to me-"
u. g. .l-l. III.
see said last night that neither he nor
his fellOw-countrymen accredited to the
Quirinal had ever been informed OF any
request for a. pardon for Ferrer. though
he added that the pope may have asked
for a pardon without his knowledge.
Vatican officials will neither deny nor
admit that any step looking to a pardon
was taken.
1t is understood that IL anything was
done the negotiations were carried on
directly between the pope and King AL
fonso.
Special Cablegram to The Star
MILAN. October 1.-THE news
papers here announce the resignation
of the Spanish consul.
GENOA, October 14.-Rioting is going
on here and the police are firing on the
mob.
TRIESTE, Austria-Hungary, October IA.
"A great demonstration of protest against
the execution yesterday at Barcelona of
Prof. Ferrer was made here during the
night.
Thousands Of persons gathered at q
meeting which was addressed by q num-
Der of democratic deputies. Following
this the protestants marched through the
streets, and all of the theaters and cafes
were compelled to close
Large bodies of workmen went on strike
in this city today in sympathy with the
demonstration the employees of the dock
yards being prominent in the movement.
The streets this afternoon are filled with
excited groups.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
DIPLOMAT RODE TOO FAST.
Robert Bacon Fined for Exceeding
Auto Speed Limit.

MINEOLA, L. l., October 14.-Robert
Bacon of Westbury. formerly Secretary
of State. and recently appointed ambas-
sador to France, was arraigned In court
here today, and pleaded guilty to ex-
ceeding the speed limit in his automobile.
He was fined $25, which he paid.
Mr.. Bacon was arrested Tuesday NV a
motorcycle policeman, who testified that
the automobile was travelling forty miles
an hour,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

DR.. WI would be vitality interested In this
terrible conflict and would hold an office
of great Importance.
Shortly after this the medium said there
came to her a spirit, a friend or the min
listers. who was not one of his own coun-
try, but was an American. This spirit
gave to the medium the name of Will
Ham," and finally, after some hesitation,
she uttered the last name as "Mckin-
lev" The control" remarked that the
spirit had left this earth eight years ago.
Assuming a dignified attitude. the medium
bowed respectfully to DR.. WI and In the
deep clear masculine voice said:
Mckinley Speaks for Peace.
How are you, my friend? 1 am Will
liam Mckinley, former President of the
United States. 1 have just heard what
the little Indian girl predicted to you
about a great war for China. i sincerely
hope that no such war will ever take
place 1 am for peace. and I know you
also are for peace. Are you not?
Yes" said the Chinese statesman, Il
am for peace always"
Il am sure you will do all you can to
prevent this great war, my brother, and
I. too, will continue to work for peace
said the medium. Thus ended the COM
munication.
DR.. WI Asked No Questions.
DIR. WI apparently was too astounded
at what he heard to assume his charac-
teristic role of rapid-fire interrogation, for
he failed to question the spirit of the for
mer President. He showed every evil
dence of being profoundly impressed.
From his attache he obtained one OF
his own cards. which he held in his hand
for some minutes while the medium went
to other persons in the room and gave
spirit messages. Then the minister pro
cured piece of paper and proceeded to
write a note. apparently something ne
wished to be given to the medium. Its
purport was not divulged.
Before the medium had come out of her
trance Dr. WI and WI Chang departed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
Wright Backs Census Applicant.

Wilbur Wright. the famous aeroplanist.
Is alive to other matters than his con-
quest of the air. He has found time to
write Secretary Nagel a clever and force
full letter recommending the appointment
as census supervisor In New York state
of friend, whose integrity, intelligence
and industry, he says. make him amply
qualified for the position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
'AIf0nS0'S Death Warrant"
Says Belgian Socialists

BRUSSELS, Belgium October 14.-"The
awful news will let loose tempest. We
fear that in refusing to stop the execu-
ton, Alfonso has signed his own death
warrant"
So. editorially. says the People, So
cialist organ, in a special edition today,
which gave the news Of r'errer's execu-
ton.
Socialists paraded the principal streets
last night to manifest their grief and rage
that Ferrer should have died
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

George II. Child, who for years has been
chairman of the republican execmtiva
committee for Jefferson county. w. Va,
has resigned and qualified as census sI.
pervisor for the second CIV. Val con-
ayesaional district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
Revolutionary Strength
Plans Two Republics

Official advices received at the State
Department indicate that the Nicaraguan
revolutionists. if successful, are to sep
arate the country into two republics, one
to consist of the Caribbean states and
the other of the Pacific coast states.
Mr.. Moffat. the American consul at
Blueields, in a telegram to the State
Department today says the revolution
airy movement occurred at midnight
last Sunday with the proclamation Of
Juan Estrada as provisional president.
and that Estrada had summoned a pro-
ytsional cabinet. The movement, which
was In the states of Zelaya and Cape
Graciasa Dios, took place without blood
shed or conflict The revolutionists. Mr..
Moffat adds, are reported to have dis
patched force toward Managua with
the object Of capturing that city.
Not Much News Here.
Beyond the receipt Of meager advices
from the Nicaraguan government re-
porting the outbreak Of a revolutionary
movement in that republic, and what
has appeared in the press regarding
the matter. the Nicaraguan legation in
this city is completely in the dark as
to the extent Of the uprising. Addi-
tional details concerning the revolu-
ton have been asked for in a cable
gram sent to the Nicaraguan govern
ment today by Dr. Don Rodolfo Espi-
nosa. the Nicaraguan minister here. and
further details in regard thereto are
being awaited by the legation staff with
undated interest.
The cablegram received by the Mica
raguan minister from his home govern
ment came last night, and, while brief
stated in general terms that trouble had
broken out on the Atlantic coast Of
Nicaragua, but the hope was expressed
quell the disturbance. This was the first
and only official advice thus far received
from the Nicaraguan government by the
legation.
May Have Cut the Cable.
The probability of the revolutionists
having cut of cable communications with
the Nicaraguan capital Is not overlooked
by the Nicaraguan minister here, who
expressed the belief that this was the
reason for his failure to obtain further
light from the scene of the trouble. While
evidently much perturbed over the recent
turn of affairs In his own country. DR..
Espinosa was disinclined to discuss the
situation. saying that lack of informa-
ton and the further fact that he was SO
far from the scene Of trouble precluded
an official expression from him.
DIR. Espinosa called at the State De-
partmeht today and discussed the situ-
alton with Acting Secretary Adee. Ad-
vices received by the State Department
confirmed those which had been received
last night by the minister.
Estrada Was Soldier.
Juan j. Estrada. who has been pro-
claimed provisional president, was for
mer officer in the Nicaraguan army.
Early In the summer there was serious
trouble at Bluefelds between the banana
growers and an American steamship COM
pany with headquarters at New Orleans,
arising out of the price to be paid for
the fruit, but after a time 1t subsidized
and matters apparently quoted down.
The cruiser Tacoma Ia now in Colombian
waters, and, If necessary, will be sent to
the scene of the trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
Reward Of $500 Offered.
Police Working Hard.

The dismembered parts were evidently
packed into wagon or other. vehicle.
which was driven along the marsh road
and at intervals the various members
were distributed throughout the under
brush. plainly with a careful attemnt AZ
concealment. The different parts OF the
body were found two miles apart
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
ThOuQht His Time Had Come

An old man in Georgia named Jack
Baldwin. having lost his hat IN an old
dry we'll one day, hitched rope to a
stump and let himself down. A wicked
wag named Neal came along just then
and, quietly detaching bell from Bald
wins old blind horse, approached the
well. bell in hand, and began to ting
aling.
Jack thought the old horse was coming
and said, Hang the old blind horse!
He's coming this way sure, and he amt
got no more sense than to fall III on me.
Whoa, Bill p
The sound came closer.
Great Jerusalem The old blind fool
will be right on top of me in a mint
Whoa. Bill Whoa, haw, Bill p
Neal kicked little dirt on Jacks
head, and Jack began to pray:
'Oh, Lord have mercy on-WhOa, Bill
"a poor sinner-Pm gone now Whoa,
Bill! Our Father who are in-whoa,
Bill-hallOwed be Thy-gee What'll |
do?-name. Now | lay me down to 81
gee, Bill Just then in fell more dirt.
"Oh, Lord, if you ever intend to do any
thing for me-back, Bill Whoa, Thy
kingdom cOme-gee, Bill, Oh, Lord, you
know | was baptized in Smiths milldam
whoa, Bill HO up Murder Whoa p
Neal could hold in no longer and
shouted laugh which might have been
heard two miles, which was about as far
as Jack chased him when he got out.