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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-06

Canvass for the Washington Post
mastership Going Quietly Ahead.

Canvass for the Washington Post
mastership Going Quietly Ahead.
The race for the Washington postmas-
tership goes on apace. James s. Henry,
who Is mentioned in connection with the
ONCE, called to see Postmaster General
Hitchcock late yesterday afternoon. ac-
companied by Ernest q. Walker Of the
Boston Herald bureau. Mr.. Henry said
his call had nothing to do with the post
mastership. but was confined to news
paper business. Later in the evening e.
J. Stellwagen, who is credited with betng
favorable to Mr.. Henry's appointment,
had an interview with the Postmaster
General.
1t was said at the department today
that Elihu B. Root, former Secretary Of
State. had sent a telegram to President
ter Merritt, and saying he would be glad
to meet the President at any point on his
route to discuss the matter with him.
Dr. Grandfield today still smilingly pro-
tested that he knew nothing of the propO-
sition to make him city postmaster, and
William III. Haycock. strongly urged for
the place by Henry F.. Blount, vice presi-
dent of the American Security and Trust
Company. and p. T. Moran. on behalf Of
the Georgetown Citizens Association, as
sumed the air of men who are in the
hands of their friends"
Friends of w. F. Guide, president OF the
Washington Chamber of Commerce. while
not hesitating to say they hoped the
choice would fall upon him. would not
discuss the efforts being made to accom-.
plish that end.
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HE'S FOUND OUT
CINCINNATI EMBEZZLER VEL
COMES EXPOSURE OF FRAUD.
Declares That He Didn't Spend the
Stolen Money on Women or
Lose It at Cards.

CINCINNATI. November Ga warrant
charging Charles L. Warmer with en-
bezzlement of $4,000 POUNDS of the Big
Four Railroad Company was issued this
morning.
II am glad I have been found out. -
said Mr.. Warmer. who. in charge of a
detective, was leaving the Sinton Hotel
when the reporter accosted him. There
is another thing l will say: 1 am not
alone in this I never played a game of
poker in my life. There is no woman in
the case-that is. as far as 1 am con-
cerned. The perfect understanding be-
tween me and my wife precludes my be-
ing mixed up with any woman
when did you first take any money -
Warmer was asked.
Il have no specific statement to make
as to that"
Warmer. it is said, first took money to
speculate in wheat.
Notice that a warrant would be issued
charging embezzlement of funds In his
custody was given Warmer last night
in order that he might arrange for bonds
men, it was stated.
Announcement from. Chicago that Ed
die former clerk in the Big Four financial
department in this city, was the person
named by Warmer as the man to whom
he paid money for years in the form of
tribute to hush up a former defalcation,
created a sensation here, particularly
in railroad circles, where the former clerk
Is well known.
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INSISTS ON ALL THE DETAILS
REQUISITE FOR SUPPLIES UN-
DER DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Rule Enforced by Property Clerk.
Sample Requisition From the
Assessors Office.

Property Clerk Hargrove is con-
sidered an active member Of the Show
Me" Club. When any official Of the Dis
trict government desires to separate any
supplies from his office he insists upon a
full and detailed explanation.
While an advocate Of economy in the
use Of all supplies which come under his
Jurisdiction, he does not enforce the rule
Of economy in regard to explanations.
A lack of economy in explanations of the
needs for supplies. in his opinion. leads
to an economy In the use of supplies.
William p. Richards, the District as
SCISSOR. also believes in cooperation. and,
therefore. he has shown a willingness to
assist in the demand for full explana-
tions when acquisitions are drawn on the
property clerk. This rule he inforces
among the clerks of the assessors Office.
For Clipping a Horse.
1t was discovered today that a horse
used by the personal tax appraisers
needed to be clipped. at a cost of $3.50.
1t was regarded as an emergency case.
and full explanation. it was thought,
would be required by the property clerk.
Accompanying the requisition for clip
ping the horse, the following explana-
ton has been sent to the property clerk:
"Emergency-The hair on this horse is
very long, and after he has been exer-
cising a lot the hair becomes matted, SO
that 1t is impossible to groom him.
Furthermore, after a short drive the
horse perspires SO freely that there Is
Immediate danger that he will contract a
severe cold, which might prove fatal,
as he is seventeen years old. It was
suggested by DR.. Robinson that this horse
be clipped
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READY FOR LAYMEWS MEETING
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE HOLDS
FINAL MEETING.
Satisfied That Convention Will Be
Successful-Annou
Regarding Program.

The final meeting Of the executive COM
mittee Of the laymen's missionary move
ment, preliminary to the opening of the
convention Thursday. was held in the
Office Of Commissioner mcfarland at
noon today.
Reports from the UNCONVENTIONAL chair
men indicated a total enrolment Of dele
gates approximating 1000. Plans for add
ing a thousand more registrations in the
various church services tomorrow were
announced
Concern was expressed by members of
the delegates were not paying their dol
lar membership fee without having any
serious intention Of attending the con-
vention meetings.
I'VE are more concerned about the man
thar the dollar" said Commissioner Mac
farland. But at the same time we are
counting on 5000 from these registra-
tions to assist in meeting the expenses
of the convention. We must stand for
the old flag and the appropriation, as the
saying goes"
Interesting announcements were made
concerning the revised program, DR.. w.
T. Grenfell will be present during the en-
tire convention and will speak on the
opening night Some romance was in
ment that this address will probably be
his last before entering on a matrimonial
voyage.
Washington will have the credit of be-
ing the first city in the chain of con-
vention cities to have it's statistics of
missionary gifts by denominations in ad-
vance of the convention. Expert account
ants have been at work tabulating the
returns from different churches and veri-
flying the work of Chairman Engel OF the
q a statistics show
a range of from $2.4S per member down
to % cents, for the different denomina-
tionS.
Alfred E. Marling Of New York. DR.. J.
p. Jones of India. DR.. Parker of the
Anglo-ChineSe School at Shanghai and
DR.. Arthur s. Lloyd, Bishop-Coadjutor OF
Virginia, have been added to the list OF
speakers.
At the mass meeting Sunday afternoon,
November Ia, in addition to the address
by John r. Mott, delegates from Buffalo,
Bristol Tenn; Cleveland Richmond
Worcester, Mass; Providence and Boston
will make reports concerning the effect OF
the recent conventions held in their cities.
William Knowles Cooper. chairman of
the pulpit supply committee reported that
thirty-f1ve churches had requested that
speakers be provided. H. G. Johnson was
added to the executive committee and will
have charge Of the ushers.
Thirty members of the executive COM
mittee were present at today's meeting.
The outlook for the success Of the coming
convention, they agreed, seems to be sat
isfactory.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICE.
Car Presents Gold Cigarette Case to
American O@cer.

A box from the Russian embassy. said
to contain a gold cigarette case which
the car wishes to present to Capt. o.
c. Hamlet OF the revenue cutter Thetis.
has been received by the State Depart
ment, which has notified the Treasury
of the fact.
The case is In recognition of services
rendered by Capt. Hamlet in 1866. for
the protection OF the coast Of East ST.
IBERIA against depredations of seal poach-
ers. Under the laws, this gift will be
retained at the State Department pend
ing congressional authority for its ac-
ceptance by Capt Hamlet, who is now
at the barge Office In New York city.
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GIGANTIC PIE FOB TAFT.
Bakers Plan That Strike Will No
Mar Presidents Thanksgiving.

President Taft is to get a record
sized pie for his Thanksgiving dinner.
1t is to be presented by a number Of
striking New York bakers.
They plan to make the pie SO big 1t
will have to be taken into the White
House on edge.
The President Is a member of the
Steam Shovelers' Union. AS a loyal
union man the bakers In the metropolis
believe he Is a At subject for them to
bestow the pie upon.
They say that as so many Of unionist
piemakers Of New York are on strike
they do not want their distinguished fell
low-unionist to go without the national
pastry while he Is carving the national
bird on the day when all America gives
thanks.
Two veteran bakers will bring the big
pastry to Washington and see that IL
gets to the White House in good shape.
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PIMLICO ENTRIES.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The star.
P1MLIcO RACE TRACK. Nd. Novem-
Der 6.-Entries for Monday:
First race. two-year-olds; six furlongs-
Banives, 1O7; Chickasaw. 112; Charley
Ball, 81; Busy, 112; Compton,. 1O7: Dali
housie, 1O4; Western Lady, 1O1: Kid. 1O4:
Sager, 112: Medallion, 112; French Girl,
81; Martinez, 1O7.
Second race. three-year-olds and up;
mile and forty yards-Gretna Green. lib;
Arondack, 1O5: Salvolatile. 113; Stanley
Fay, 116; High Private, 1O5; Jack Atkin
116; Emperor William. 1OS; Dreamer 113;
Miss Perigord. 113: Takahira, 1O5.
Third race. the Bowie; three year-olds
and up; two miles-Blue Book. 115; Aron-
dack. 80; NethermOst. 30; Superstition,
ia; Pins and Needles ia; Juggler. ia;
Fitzherbert. los; Taboo, 80.
Fourth race, consolation handicap stee-
plechase: about three miles-Dacra, 100;
Algie. 49, Bersi. 14O; Pretty Michal, lag:
Fincastle, 145; Vilhalla, 142; Bergoo. 1885,
Bobbie Kean, 1856; Ticket of Leave, 49,
Fifth race, maiden two-year-olds; sell
ing: five and a half furlongs-Trudo. 100;
sInspired, %; 'Jabaker, 81; Kenneth B.,
100; Bar Sinister. 81; Harmon Pass. 1OO
French Girl, 81; Lady Frederick, 81;
Zymole 81.
Sixth race, three-year- olds selling: mile
and a furlongICunnng, los; Silverin.
trum, 1OS: sOsorine. LOB: Bethlehem. 10S;
sChepontuc, LOG; 'Spellbound. 1O8; Span
ish Prince, 1OS.
Seventh race, three-year-olds and up;
selling; six furlongs-King Avondale. 1OS;
Apologize. 100; 'Selwik. 100; Golden Cas-
tie, 100; Tillinghast. 1O1; Earl Rogers,
90: Gold Dust, 90; "Lasalle. 50: Neoska-
leeta. 1O1; Ballot Box. 104: Mispillion, 1O1 !;
Spellbound. 80: Escutcheon, 1Ol; Thomas
Hoy, 4O1.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather cloudy; track fast
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seized BY IMPULSE TO KILL
GREENSBURG, PA, MAN SHOOTS
HIS THREE CHILDREN.
One Believed to Be Dying-Suicide
Follows the Homicidal Act Of
the Insane Father.

GREENSBURG. Pa, November g.
Seized with an insane impulse to kill,
Edward ]. Perry. a former mayor OF this
atty, today shot three of his children,
wounding one fatally, and then commit
ted suicide by firing bullet into his
heart.
The shooting occurred in Perry's bed
room, while the three children were
gathered around a crib in which lay
their infant sister, fifteen months old.
The baby was not injured.
Elizabeth. four years old. was shot in
the left breast, and is dying at a hos
pital. Kenneth, six years. and Richard.
eight years. were both shot in the side.
but it is believed they will recover.
Mrs. Perry died a year ago. and since
her death the children have been in the
habit of visiting their fathers room in
the morning to play with the baby. A
short time before the shooting Perry
talked with two other sons and his
housekeeper. and they say there was
apparently nothing wrong with him.
Perry was well known throughout west
ern Pennsylvania. He served as mayor
of this place from 1903 to 1906 and was
former president of the Pennsylvania
State F1remens Association.
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GOVERNMENT Is SUED.
English Steamer Owners Charge In.
iuries by Tug Rocket.

NORFOLK. Va. November 6.-Papers
In an admiralty libel suit. in which the
United States of America is named as de-
PENDANT. have been filed in the United
States court in this city
The libellant is the Cobridge Steamship
Company. Limited. OF Liverpool. England.
and the amount asked is S9OOO.57, on ac-
count Of damage alleged to have been sus-
tanned by the British steamship Maroa,
while at anchor in Norfolk harbor Feb
ruary 2, 1907.
1t is alleged that the Maroa was run
into by the tug Rocket of the United
Sta ties Navy and a result Several plates
of the steamship were bent and she was
otherwise damaged. The Maroa was tenn
porarily repaired at the Norfolk navy
yard.
In order that the owners Of the Maroa
might have remedy at law, the Congress
Of the United States March 4. 1909 passed
q special act for their relief and under
this act the present litigation Is brought
by Messrs. Hughes & Little, attorneys
OF this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-06
INQUIRY. OVER BUIlDIRG FEES
LOCAL DEPARTMENTS ACTION
SEQUEL TO PETITIONS.
Policy Of Other Cities Sought Before
Commissioners Act-Requests
for Reductions.

To aid the Commissioners In determine
ing the proper charges to be made for
building permits here information regard
ing the charges made in many other cities
is being gathered under the direction OF
Acting Engineer Commissioner William
Kelly.
The question was raised anew a few
days ago by the fling OF a petition with
the Commissioners asking that the policy
of making the building department self
supporting be abandoned, and that all
municipal departments be supported from
the general funds. and requesting that
all permits for repairs or alterations to
buildings be issued for 81 each. No ac-
ton will be taken on this petition until
the policy OF the building departments OF
other cities has been determined.
The chief object of the present investi-
CATION is to determine how many building
departments in other cities are supported
by the permit fees.
Self-Supporting Policy.
Action on the petition OF citizens, it is
explained. largely hinges on the policy
whether or not the building department is
to be made self-suporting. A request for
reduction in the cost of certain permits
Is included in the petition, and yet the
experience Of the local department during
the three months in which the new sched-
ule CT fees has been in effect indicates
that the fees are now as low as can be
allowed il the department is to be self
supporting.
The placing of the building department
on self-supporting basis has suggested
that the Office of the electrical engineer
be also operated in accordance with the
same plan. To do that IL is declared. the
cost Of fees for electrical work must be
increased. This plan has been considered
by the Commissioners and they have in
structed Electrical Engineer Alien to pre-
pare a schedule of fees which would
make the department self-sustaining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-06

Vienna was for the purpose Of accepting
the Washington post.
Baron Uchida has been in the diplomatic
service Of Japan since he entered it twen-
ty-two years ago. He was born in 1865
and was appointed secretary of legation
in London in 1893. and was transferred to
a similar post in Picking. serving from
1895 to 1897. In 1900 he was made vice
minister of foreign affairs, and in 1901 he
was transferred to the legation at
Picking, serving until 1906. About a year
later he was sent to Vienna.
Mrs. Uchida is daughter of Mr..
Togura millionaire Of Yamato. She
was educated in Vassar College, in the
state of New York.
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FIRE AT DAYTON, OHIO.
Government Envelope Plant L
Saved With Difficulty.

DAYTON. Ohio. November 6.-Almost
on the heels of a recent seven-hundred-
and-fifty -thousand-doll conflagration. a
second devastating fire struck Dayton
last night. 1t was checked after causing
damage estimated at $4,000. although
the plant of the Mercantile Corporation
Works, In which are made all stamped
envelopes used by the government, was
saved with difficulty.
The fire started in a four-story power
building on Front street. Beginning at
the top OF the building 1t ate its way to
the street level. where it was finally over
come. The building was occupied by a
number OF manufacturing firms, including
the Mock Pure Food and Mustard Com
pany, the Dayton Inner-tire Company
and the Coca Cola bottling works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-06
Prisoner Wanted Here.

Maj. Sylvester, superintendent of police,
received a message from Durham. N. c..
this afternoon. announcing the arrest Of
w. s. Nelson, who is charged with hav-
ing cut Hugh NJ. Boyer. The trouble be-
tween the men occurred near the entrance
to the Soldiers Home grounds Thursday
afternoon. Letters found in the room of
Nelson showed that his relatives lived at
Durham and a message was sent to the
authorities there asking that he be ar
rested. Detective Berman will go to
Durham to bring Nelson to this city.
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WHITLA REWARD ALLOTTED.
Attorney General Divides Amount
Offered for Arrest Of Abductors.

HARRISBURG, Pa, November Elm
an official statement issued from the ex-
ecutive department last night Attorney
General Todd makes these allotments of
the reward Of $4,000 offered by the state
for the apprehension and conviction of
the party or parties who abducted Willie
Whitla:
Patrick o'Reilly, Cleveland, 5000; Will
liam HI. Hunley Cleveland, $1,000: T. c.
Cochran. Mercer. Pa, $500; Q. A. Gordon.
Mercer, Pa. 500; Martin Grain. Sharon.
Pa, 500; pension fund Cleveland police
department, $500. Total $4,000.
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Will Of Perry n. Carson.

The will of Col. Perry Fl. Carson, dated
September IA. 1902 was filed today for
probate. He leaves a life interest in his
estate to his widow. Alice M. Carson, and
at her death provides that the property
shall be held jointly by his son. William
p. Carson, and his nephew, Richard
Green. The widow Is also named az ex-
exutrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-06

The funeral of James w. Springmann,
for more than a quarter of a century a
deputy United States marshal for the Dis
trict of Columbia. who died Thursday
morning at his home. No 497 Maryland
avenue southwest. took place at 3 o'clock
this afternoon from his late residence.
The services were conducted by Rev. Sam
uel II. Greene, pastor of the Calvary Bap-
list Church. Interment was In Congress
siOnal cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-06
Fire in Ships Hold.

LIVERPOOL, November 6.-Fire broke
out last evening in the cotton in the hold
of the American line steamer Merton, but
1t was extinguished after several bales
Of the staple had been destroyed and the
cargo Of grain considerably damaged by
water. The Merton left Philadelphia Oc-
tober a and arrived here Thursday.
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Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were
issued today:
To J. Worth Carnahan. to repair Office
at 332 C street northwest; architect. o.
H. Clarke; builders. John T. Walker &
Son; estimated cost, 5000.
To Charles l.. Henry, for one four
story brick apartment at 5 Rhode Island
avenue northwest; architect, N. r.
Grimm: builder, Thomas H. Melton; es-
To d. J. Portfolio, for one two-story
brick dwelling at 42O6 sth street north
west; architect, N. T. Halter Company;
builder. d. Sager; estimated cost, $1,000.
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DEATH RESULT OF ACCIDENT
JAMES SULLIVAN DIES IN GAS.
UALTY HOSPITAL.
Motorcycle He Was Riding Upset
by Street Car, Fracturing
His Skull.

In making an effort to cross the street
railway tracks near New Jersey and
Massachusetts avenues on his motor
cycle this morning about 10 o'clock. i'm
order to get on the right side OF the
thoroughfare, James Sullivan. thirty
years old. got SO close to a moving car
that his machine was struck and he was
thrown to the pavement. He sustained
a fracture Of his skull and his left leg
was broken. His death resulted late
this afternoon in Casualty ospital whith-
er he was taken following the accident.
Sullivan was going east and was car
rying a timers fire-pot and tools with
him. 1t Is thought he was SO heavily
burdened with implements of his trade
that he was unable to properly handle his
motorcycle, and the accident resulted.
He was unconscious when members OF
the crew of the car and a number OF
pedestrians went to his assistance. DIR.
Lewis A. Walker. go New Jersey ave-
nue., took charge of the injured man and
cared for him until the arrival of the
ambulance.
Crossed in Front Of Car.
Sullivan's home was at $50 l. street
northeast. He worked at his trade as .
member Of the firm Of House & Sullivan.
els 18th street northeast. He was at work
this morning about the shop and went
away to look after a job in the north
west section Of the city. When he reach
ed q point near the Gales School build
ing, on his return, 1t is stated, he made
an effort to go to the south side OF the
street in order to comply with the law.
not taking the precaution to wait until
the car had passed.
1t Is stated by the police that Sullivan
rode directly in front of moving car No.
trio Company, and that the fender struck
and overturned the motorcycle. Sullivan
was thrown to the eastbOund track with
terrific force. His machine was only
slightly damaged.
Condition Is Critical.
The ambulance from the Casualty Hos
pital made a quick run to and from the
scene Of the accident. 1t was stated by
the attending surgeons that Sullivan's
condition at that time was extremely
critical, and that he had practically no
chance for recovery.
E. F. Lyddane conductor, and William
]. Sager, motorman. were questioned by
the police, and the motorman declared
that ii was impossible for him to have
stopped the car in time to avoid the ac-
cident. The motorcycle was almost
against the fender Of the car when he
saw it and realized the danger. He stop
ped his car as quickly as possible and
went to the assistance of the injured
man.
Other witnesses seen by the police de-
clared the accident could not have been
avoided by the motorman.
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Papal Consistory Postponed.

ROME, November 6.-The consistory
proposed for December has been post
poned and will be held some time during
the first two weeks Of January. Great
secrecy is maintained regarding the car
dinals to be created. considerable pres
sure being brought to bear in favor Of
having an American elevated. The Vati-
can authorities are skeptical Of the sue
cess of this latter movement.
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Characterizes Report Groundless.

AMSTERDAM, November 6.-Mayor
Van Leouwen characterizes as groundless
and nonsensical the report telegraphed 20
a news agency at London last Thursday
that he had been asked by the govern
ment to resign the mayoralty because he
had stated at the Hudson-Fulton festival
at New York that the United States
would interfere in the event that Holland
were menaced by Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-06
BUXTON DEFEATS TRAVIS.
Surprise in the Atlantic City Golf
Tournament.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. November g.
A surprise was sprung in the semi-finaI
round of the fall golf tournament of the
Atlantic City Country Club today, when
Walter ]. Travis. former national cham
pion. was defeated by c. B. Buxton of
the Philadelphia Country Club. Travis
had been looked upon as an easy winner
of the tournament. The match was even
ly played and was all even on the seven
teenth hole. Buxton won the eighteen. III
by a better drive.
The other semi-final match for the
principal trophy offered by the club was
won by A. w. Tillinghast of Philadelphia,
who defeated H. A. Mackey of Atlantic
City. Buxton and Tillinghast will meet
this afternoon in the final round.