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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
ONE YEAR FOR FORGER.
fuckers Sentence Lightened Be-
cause of Girl Wife and Infant.

One year in the penitentary, mini
mum term for his offense, forgery, is the
penalty to be paid by Clarence L. Tuck
err a Young man twenty-five Years old.
His plea of guilty, and the fact tEat tho
offenders girl wife is mother of only
a -lnonthS-old infant, induced JUS
tice Gould, sitting in Criminal Court. No.
1, TO leniency, today, in imposing sentence.
Assistant District Attorney Turner, mar
rating the facts OF the case to the court.
stated tina. the defendant had forged
the names of prominent citizens to checks
and had succeeded in cashins one of them
ut Washington bank.
Attorney Sidney T. Thomas urged the
court to suspend sentence on account
Of the fact that the young man has a
girl wife and an infant several months
old. and that he had borne Il good repu-
tation.
Justice Gould. in passing sentence re-
marked: The case is too serious to be
ignored. The defendant not only COM
mitted one offense- but persisted in Il
course of wrongdoing. 1t would not
compcrt with a proper administration of
Justice to suspend sentence.
Il will. however" the justice conclud-
ed. impose the minimum penalty IN
the hope that it will effect a reforma-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
ARRAIGNED AS BEGGAR.
Man Gives Name of John Doe and
Says He Has $500 in Bank.

a man giving the name of John Doe.
about sixty-fve years old. who claimed
he made livelihood by selling matches
and lived in an alley near 14th and L
streets. was arraigned in the Police Court
today charged with vagrancy. Policeman
Duvall of the second precinct, who made
the arrest. stated he discovered the man
begging on the street
II wasn't begging, your honor ] don't
need 10 beg, sir" announced Doe. Il
have three-hundred- dollar bank ac-
count in a bank" He admitted that John
Doe was not his name. but declared there
was no police record against him.
The prisoners manner and story seem
ed TO impress the court and the case was
continued until tomorrow. pending an in
vestigation of his assertions by the pO-
lice.
II want to know about that bank ac-
count. his home and try to find out his
name" remarked the court as he entered
the continuance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
SHOW NO SIGNS OF YIELDING
Paris OFFICIALS WILL NOT
TOLERATE WIRE STRIKE.
Last Nights Action of Employees
Turning Out Today to Be Any
thing But Effective.

PARIS, March 16.-The general strike
of the telegraph. telephone and postal
employees of the state, voted with so
much enthusiasm last night is turning
out today to be anything but effective.
and unless there should come some sud
den change for the worse it promises to
be of short duration.
An overwhelming majority OF the day
shifts in all branches of the service re-
ported for duty this morning. Hundreds
of men who were present at the meet
ings last night apparently had concluded
after sleeping over the matter that they
would not run the risk of losing perma-
nent employment
Nevertheless the various services are
more or less crippled or demoralized to-
day. The main DIRECTIONS occurred In
the telegraph and railway mail services.
AT the central telegraph office most or
the operators are this morning sitting
behind their keys with crossed arms on
the pre- lense that their instruments are
out of order. The telephone system APP
pears 10 be working normally, but the
deliveries of mail occurred with some de-
lay.
Suspension and Dismissal.
The government shows no signs OF
yielding. On the contrary, NJ. Simyan,
under secretary or posts ana telesrapns,
announces this morning that such a revolt
OH the part of the servants of the state
cannot be tolerated. Every official re-
fusing to work or disobeying the regu-
latoNs will be summary suspended and
dismissed without the usual appearance
before a court of discipline.
There is reason to believe that the cabi-
net at its meeting today will temporarily
forbid further meetings Of postal en-
ployes on the ground that such gather
inss endanger the public service.
No Communication With London.
Special Cahlegram 10 The Star.
LONDON. March 1s.-It is officially an
nounced that teleeraphic communication
between Paris and London stopped at 10
o clock this morning. Attempts 10 re-es-
tablish il since then have been unsuccess-
full kilograms handed In at Paris offices
yesterday reached London today some
twenty hours late.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
FILED FOR PROBATE.
Wills Of Four Testators Made Mat
tiers of Record

The will of James c. DeAtley, dated
June 16. 1905. has been filed for pro-
bate. All his household effects are lec3
absolutely to his widow. Mrs Marie -;
DeAtley. The remaining estate is de
yised to Charles l.. Woodland and Charles
Z. DeAtlcy in trust to convert into
cash. Out of the proceeds 5000 each is
to he paid TO Molly Woodland and
Charles &. DcAtley: $50 each to J. NIL
liam Lee and the trustees Of the Fifth
Baptist Church, and the remainder
distributed among his children and
grand children.
BY the terms Of the will of Mrs
EliZabe..4 II. =. Fallin. dated Septcm
Der 80. 1901, her entire estate is dc-
yised to her daughter, ]. Mabellc FaI-
lin. who is also named exccutriN.
The entire estate of Daniel Grady -
devised to his widow, Mrs Julia Grady.
by the provisions Of his will. dated
July ;, 1898, and filed for probate.
The will OF Mrs. Ida Weaver. wife
of Rear Admiar Aaron W. Weaver, was
also filed for probate. She leaves her
entire estate to her husband ana
names the -Ameiic II Security and Trust
Company as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
WANDERING PEST PATIENT
PHYSICIAN CHARGED IN PO-
LICE COURT WITH NEGLIGENCE.
Was Examined by Doctors at Provi-
dence Hospital and Then Al
lowed to Go Home.

Charged with failing to report case OF
smallpox which came under his profess
sional observation, and also neglecting TO
detain the patient until the health depart
ment could be notified, the case OF Dr.
Patrick ]. Mcdonald member of the
Providence Hospital staff, was called for
trial before jury in the Police Court
today
The charge is the result Of George w.
KLEIN, living at 1922 Potomac avenue
southeast going to the Providence Hos
pital the night of February IS last suf-
fering from a virulent form of small
poX. He was examined by three diner
ent member of the staff, including the
defendant, and then permitted to leave.
The next day KLEIN was again examined
by physicians at the health department.
and committed to the peSthouSe, where
he was treated until March g. The case
was filed in the Polio Court by an officer
of the health department March last.
The prosecution was conducted by AS
sistant Corporation Counsel James l..
Pugh The defendant was represented
Hamilton.
Told His Own Story.
Mr. KLEIN was the first to take the wit
ness stand He told of returning from
an uncle's home in Hyndman, Pa. where
he had been visiting. and where an erup-
ton broke out on his body. He stated
that he had been treated in Pennsylvania
and fearing that his ailment might be OF
a contagious nature he decided. when he
reached the city. to go to Providence
Hospital for examination.
At the latter institution. the witness
Hated. he was examined by three ply
3otans including the defendant who,
$Ster consultation and denomination.
H1oaned him that he was suffering from
, stktr disease and advised that he go
p another hospital which made a spe-
Aa1sy OF such cases.
did the physician who treated you in
Pennsylvania suspect you were suffering
from smallpox" the witness was asked.
He did not was the reply.
ID diy no tell these examining physi-
clans SOP
II did
The next day he repaired to the health
department where his ailmsnt was pro
nounced smallpox.
DR.. Fowler the Complainant.
Dr. William c. Fowler of the health
office appeared as complaining witness.
After stating the details of Keihn's visit
to the health office, and his consequent
commitment to the pesthouse, the witness
was subjected to Il searching cxamina-
ton relative to different contagious dis
eases.
Al the close Of the government side
Of the case the attorneys for the defense
moved to take it away from the jury
and acquit the defendant upon the
ground that a prima facie case had not
been made out. This was denied and
the defense was ordered to proceed.
The case was given to the jury shortly
after = o'clock, following an agreement
by counsel on both sides to submit ii
without argument.
\ verdict of not guilty was rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
LIEUT.. berry DISMISSED.
Charged With Permitting Escape Of
Francis g. Bailey.

NEW YORK, March 16-Police Lieut..
Peter w Berry. personal friend of Dis
trict Attorney Jerome and head Of his
staff of detectives, has been dismissed
from the force by Commissioner Bing-
ham as a result, it Is said. of his having
permitted the escape from custody OF
Francis G.. Bailey Of "Goldsboro" fame.
while Bailey was under restraint in a
vessel in the harbor of Puerto Cortez.
Honduras.
AT his trial Beery put in the defense
that upon the recommendation of the
United States consul at Honduras he en-
gagged a guard for Bailey and the latter S
brother. and that 1t was while this guard
was taking a nap that the prisoner es-
capped The vessel was within mile OF
Puerto Cortez and Bailey was taken to
land by some confederates who stole up Il
the ship in rOWboat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
4oupre Sloue 60! 3 a!: 5!3=3:5 S S3::
WOMAN BOWlERS'NEW RECORD
ST. LOUIS TEAM SCORE 1924 AT
PITTSBURG TOURNEY.

PITTSBCRG, Pa. March 16.-The
woman bowlers was broken at the ninth
annual tournament of the American Bowl
ing Congress in session here today when
Mrs. NJ. Kern and Miss Birdie Kern, both
of st. Louis, rolled 1,024.
The previous record. made at Cincin-
natl by Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Rosskopf of
Chicago, was 364.
With the close of the tournament but
four days off interest in the meeting con-
tinues undated. Large crowds surround
the different alleys at every session and
scores threatening the records are greeted
enthusiastically.
Eastern men and teams predominate:l
today'S events. New York, Philadelphia,
Buffalo and Wheeling figuring promi-
and Saunders of ST. Louis will roll three
games to decide who is entitled to the
gold and silver medals given by the
congress for the highest scores of the
year. Each of them has rolled 3pJ
scores in matches at st. Louis.
High Scores in Double Events.
High scores in the first double event
today:
Schwebke Shiman. New York, 1,1G7;
Serrel1-Cook, Philadelphia 1.163;
Jones Gehman, Philadelphia, 1,1311
Dungan-Clow, Philadelphia, 1,1322;;
MISUNDERSTANDING, Buffalo. LIS.
High scores, second double event:
Cochran-Smith, Martins Ferry, Ohio,
1.1J2; j. Nolte-A. NOlte. Wheeling, w.
Va. 1.139; Mcclure Padden. Martins
Ferry. 1,126, Haller- Nail. Wheeling, LOG;
Uppermann- McGaughey, Bellaire, Ohio,
900.
Third double event:
Jarrett Pump, New York, 1,249: He'll
tas- Halter. New York. 1.132: Roster
Dunbar. New York. LOG. King,
Philadelphia, 1.09S; Lindsay Koran.
New York. LOCI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
VICTIM OF IMMENSE PYTHON.
Mexican Falls From Horse Into
Coils Of Serpent.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
COATZACOLCOS, Mexico. March 16.-
Miguel >Espinosa. a plantation Overseer.
while down on the Tuxla district inspect
ing seme lands, met a horrible death IN
the embrace of huge snake. Coming
suddenly upon an immense python. which
the rancher did not see. his horse stoppet
suddenly and threw Espinosa over his
lead.
The unfortunate man, who was gallop
ing at the head of a party. fell into the
coils of the immense serpent and was
crushed to death before PanchO Ortiz. the
next man in the party, could come up and
shoot the snake. The python was fifteen
feet seven inches I'm length.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
MAsoNs CONDUCT FUNERAL.
Blue Lodge Rites at Grave for Will
liam T. Spencer

New Jerusalem Lodge. No. y. f. \. y.
NJ, held special communication today
at noon for the purpose of conducting
the funeral services of the late William T.
Spencer. one of its members. who died
Sunday at j o'clock at the Plymouth
apartment house.
Mr.. Spencer affiliated with the New Je
rusalem Lodge on June ~. 1885 Re
ligious exercises were held at st. Mark 8
Pro-cathedral Church. Sd and A streets
southeast. at l o'clock.
Interment was at Arlington, with blue
lodge rites. conducted by John G. Scho-
field. master of the new Jerusalem Lodge,
assisted by other officers of the line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
CENTRAL AMERICA IS AWEO
NICARAGUA EXPECTED TO AR
BITRATE EMERY CLAIM.

There was lack of important news in
the State Departments advices today
from Central America, where. a short time
ago, conditions appeared 20 be threaten
ing. and war spirit supposed to be running
high.
The only information which might be
regarded as OF particular significance was
the fact that Nicaraguan gunboat had
left Corinto. Nicaragua. for the vicin ~ of
the Gulf of Fonseca. for what purpose IS
not known
With the view 10 better naval represen-
tation at Amapala. Honduras. pivotal
situation. the United States government
has directed that the arnored cruiser
Washington proceed there. To the same
place the Yorktown already has gone.
At that point information may be more
easily obtained of progressive events.
Cruisers at Acujutla.
Minister Mejia Of Salvatore has re-
ceived "a cablegram from President Fig
ueroa stating that the American armored
cruiser squadron is at anchor off the port
of Acjutia, and that Admiral Swinburne
and his officers are guests OF the nation
at the capital. where the people are trying
their best to entertain them in every pos
sble way.
Senior F'igueroa adds that both officers
and men are thoroughly enjoying them
selves.
Senior Espnosa's declaration that the
military movements iii his country are
entirely for defensive purposes has
created a favorable impression Many
skeptical expressions are heard, however
from students OF Central American af-
fairs.
In responsible quarter it was declared
that the minister's declarations would
not change the attitude of the United
States and Mexico. that peace shall be
maintained iii Central America.
The Whole situation is irritating I" the
State Department. which is not disposed
to act hastily and is seeking the views of
the various capitals in Central America
through its representatives III those
places.
Emery Claim to Be Arbitrated.
In the matter of the Emery claim it was
pointed out today that the contention OF
this government contemplated the arbi-
tration OF the whole case. with provi-
sAon for the determination of whatever
damages the company may have suffered.
as against the position of Nicaragua.
which had adhered to the proposition
to arbitrate simply the question as 10
whether an error had been made In re
scinding the concession
An impression exists that the State De-
partment may find it desirable to dis
patch a commissioner for Central Amer
lea for the purpose OF making a com
plete Investigation of the situa ion and
endeayor to bring about an understand
ing between the conflicting clements. with
a view to putting 10 end. if possible
the danger of future compiled ions.
Names mentioned i'll that connection are
Gov Magoon W. |. Buchanan. who has
Just returned from a successful mission
to Venezuela, and Francis Z. LOOMS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
OLIVER ELECTED SENATOR.
Pennsylvania Legislature Casts Vote
in Separate Session.

HARRISBURG. Pa. March 16.-The tao
houses of the Pennsylvania legislature
voted separately for United States sena-
tor this afternoon. George T. Oliver. "a
publican. of P,ttsburg. receiving a ma jor
ity in each house TO fill the unexpired
term of Philander c. Knox who resigned
Marcel, to become Secretary OF STATE
IN President TIA is cabinet. State Sena
tor Webster Grim of Doylestown received
the solid democratic vote.
The two hous 5 will meet in joint ses-
sion tomorrow and after comparing jour
nails Mr.. Oliver will be formally declared
elected. Mr.. Oliver will serve until March
T. 1911
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Dog Reveals Long-Dead Mistress.

CHICAGO. March 16.-The whine of
dog. which was watching beside the body
of his mistress. attracted the attention of
passersby last night in an Evanston
street house. and on entering the police
discovered that Mrs. Ella Barber. aged
siXty-fve years. had been dead for ten
days. The dog. which was almost fam
!shed. was with difficulty removed while
ike body was cared for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Millionaire Carriagemaker Dies.

SAN DIEGO. Cal, March 16.-IIenry
Thinker. the We'll known millionaire car
rage manufacturer and capitalist If ST
Louis, ard Canton. Ohio, died suddenly to-
dav, aged seventy-eght. For the last two
years he made his home in San Diego. His
wife died four months ago. Two children
survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings Of
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-feur hours
beginning at 2 pm yesterday:
Observation-Disclosures H. ~ pm. Az s
PM. -: Il midnight b. March Is. 1
am.. 2S: am. 81: II neon. ~: = pm. 40
Maximum. ~. at pm. March 10; mini
mum. -. q am. March IL.
Barometer-March L.. 1 pm. 3Ol3: 8
pm, 3o.11: i. midnight 3o.1s. March 16.
am. ~. 10: m, 3o.l9; noon. 3eG1: -
pm. .9.3s.
Maximum tempera ture past twenty four
hours, 10 = SGA2 NnAA -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Funeral of Capt. r. F. Gardner.

The funeral OF Capt. Rogers Finch
Gardner, Coast Artillery Corps. T.s.A.
who died Monday at Washington bar
racks. will be held from Calvary Bap-
list Church. Sth and III streets al II
O'Clock Thursday morning. Iniermen,
with military honors will be in Arlington
national cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
SANCTIONED BY LAW
House Proceeds With Govern
ment's Only Lottery.
REINSTATEMENT OF SEATS
Blindfolded Page Draws Numbers
One by One From Box.
FAVORS BY GENERAL CONSENT
Chance Relegates Many Republicans
to the "Cherokee Strip''-Joyous
Whirlwind of Laughter.
FAv0Rs BY GENERAL CONSENT

The bi-annual seat lottery-the only one
conducted under government AUSPICES ana
sanctioned by law-was held in the House
of Representatives this afternoon. 1T con-
sumed about an hour and half and AT
twenty minutes of = O'Clock the last name
that Of Representative Davis of Mime
sCta-was called, the House took recess
for one hour in order that the members,
old and new, might become accustomed
to the changed arrangement and get set
tied in their new pews.
Before the drawing was begun lie
House, on motion of Representative Mann
of Illinois gave unanimous consent for q
number of members to take their choice
of seats These members We're Repre-
sentative Bingham of Pennsylvania, the
father of the House. In point OF service.
Representative keifer Of Ohio. VINO was
Speaker about a quarter of century ''So
and who returned, after long lapse OIL
years. as a member of the Sixtleth CON
gress: Representative Sherwood of ONO.
an old democratic war horse, who also
was Il member way back yonder. anu
who returned rejuvena,ed couple OF
years ago; Representative Payne or New
York the republican floor leader: Repre-
sentative Champ Clark of Missouri. the
minority leader: Representative IaWhe!
Of Minnesota. chairman of the great APP
nron-iation committees: Representative
Livingston of Georgia. senior democratic
member of the appropriation committee:
Representative Sperry of Connecticut, the
oldest man in point of years In the House
and Representative De Almond OF MIS-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Visitors Register at Star Office.

The following visitors registered today
at The Star office:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Lindsay, Quebec.
II. Is. Carter. Ramseur. \. &.
&. T. Smith. Ramseur. y. Z.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. \. Sanger, New York
city.
y. b. Lathrop and Miss Lathrop, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Rev. BENZ. f. Bingham's Death.

Rev. Benjamin +. Bingham. retired
minister, died in the ninety-first year OF
his age today al his residence. 4O2
NJ street northwest. Arrangements for the
funeral are being made this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
SUSPECTS CLOSELY GUARDED
JURY TO PROBE SCHULTZ
DEATH MYSTERY THURSDAY.
Police Believe Three Colored Men
Will Be Held for Murder.
Many Witnesses Summoned.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA,. Va. March l6 1.un.
Coroner S. B. Moore will reconvene a
jury at 10 O'Clock Thursday morning 10
investigate the circumstances attending
witnesses have been summoned, and the
investigation will probably be a protracte ed
one
The police believe that the deliberations
OF the jury will result in the holding of
James Dorsey. Richard, alias Dick"
Pines and Calvin Johnson, all colored
charged by the police with the murder.
for the action of court. Should this be
done the men Will most likely be arraigri-
ed tie following day, or they may be
committed for ten days awaiting further
developments.
The prisoners arc still being carefully
guarded by the police, and no one is
permitted to see them. This is being
done because the police are of the belief
that any interference from outsiders at
this time would greatly retard their
work
The police were busy today bringing in
witnesses who will testify before the cor
oner'S jury their names were taken and
other information secured after which
they We're summoned TO appear Thurs
day morning in the police court at 10
O'Clock Commonwealth Attorney s. G.
Brent probably will assist Coroner Moore
in the examination of witnesses at the
inquest.
The jury is composed of the following !:
X. NJ Graham. foreman: r. s. Barrett j.
3. Drew. J. 6. Cockey, j. f. Buckley and
a1-iS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Former South Dakota 'Prexy' Dead.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn.,, March 16-
Lewis McI.ou;h. formerly president OF the
State Agricultural College of South Da-
kota. died yesterday, aged seventy-tllree
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Wild Rumors Ahoat.

Interest in the case continues unaba ted.
Citizens are extremely anxious for infor-
nation. and since the arrest of the three
men all sorts of wild rumors have been
afoat. None of these rumors can be veri-
fed. however, as the police, since the ar
rest of the men, have observed the utmost
secrecy.
One of the reports in circulation is to
the effect that Richard Pines made a
complete confession, and another is that
Henry Smith, the colored upholsterer,
who is still held. will prove the star wit
ness for the prosecution.
Detective Barbee of Washington visited
this city last night and showed a letter
received by Capt Boardman from Mrs.
Gillette. sister of Schultz, of Sioux City.
Iowa. relative to locating Schutz's trunk
which is supposed to be in some Washing
ton hotel or lodging house. Capt. Board
man has been asked to cooperate with
the local department in finding Schultz 5
luggage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Linen uits, Linen
and Lingerie Gowns.
Dresses and Costumes.

Ii CSSOS dllSl NColulllSS
In every model shown at this store
YOU find two strong arguments-attract-
i've price and a degree OF eNclusiveness
that a similar price never secures else
where We offer fabrics carefully chosen
for service as we'll as beauty and timel-
ness. fashioned with taste that gives dis
tinction TO womens apparel
FOJLARD DRESSES distinct mod
els. III all leading spring shades. tucked net
yoke and sleeves. outlined with soutache:
braided bands of silk in self color and Per-
sian
$3.50 to STATS.
SATIN GOWNS, distinctive models,
in all shades: empire bodice, with full
length Egyptian panel in scroll design:
Dutch neck; some finished with real Irish
lace.
$24.75 to $500.