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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
RETIRED OFFICER DEAD.
Christopher ]. Cleborne, Forme
Medical Director Of the Navy.

Medical Director of the Navy.
Medical Director Christopher j. Gle
borne, a retired officer Of the navy, died
at his residence, 1912 H street, this morn
ing in the seventy-frst year of his age,
after a prolonged illness. Although the
funeral arrangements have not been COM
pleted it is probable the interment will
be made in the Arlington National ceme-
terry.
Medical Director Cleborne was born in
Edinburg, Scotland, December Is, 1888,
and entered the naval service Of the
United States as an assistant surgeon
May 3, 1861. During the civil war he
served on the u. s. s. jamestown, May,
1851. to aJnuary, 1862; U. s. S. Aroostook
September. 1862, to August, 1858; was
promoted to passed assistant surgeon Oc-
tober rs. 1868. and to surgeon Novem-
Der a. 1868; served on duty at naval
rendezvous, Philadelphia. Pa, September.
1868. to March. 1854. and on U. s. s.
Ticonderoga from April, 1864, to May,
1865. He was promoted to medical in
spector January Z, 1873, and to medical
director September IL, 1887. During the
Spanish-American war he was on duty
in command of the L. S. Naval Hospital
Norfolk, Va. His last active duty was
performed at the Naval Hospital. Phila-
delphia, Pa, from February to Novem-
Der, 1899. November TO- 1899, he was
transferred to the retired list as medical
director, with the rank of rear admiral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02

gated. The body was removed by the
undert akers on the strength of it and pre-
pared for burial.
Sweeney was compelled to perform
night work i'm his capacity Of WATCH
man, and yesterday afternoon he went
to the department to obtain his pay
check On his way back to his home.
SO his family says, he drank little and
entered the house slightly under the in
fuence Of liquor.
He Started Upstairs.
Within a few minutes after entering
he said something about going up to
his bedroom and started up the stair
way. When he reached the second or
third step several members of his FAM
lily heard him stumble and then muf-
fled report Of revolver. They fastened
to him and found blood flowing from
bullet wound above one of the eyes.
An ambulance was hastily summoned
from the Emergency Hospital and the
injured man removed to that inStitu-
ton. where he died about an hour later
A number of Sweeney's fellow-em-
ployes agree with his family and en-
phatically assert there was no cause
for suicide. and from the circumstances
surrounding the shooting it was solely
case Of accident Two fellow watch
death, and stated he was in the most
jovial mood and talked afYectionately Of
his family when they left him about a
half hour before the shooting
The body was removed to the Swee-
ney residence at noon today. from where
1t was said the funeral will take place
at o'clock Monday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02

CORONER'S FINDING DISPUTED
CLASH BETWEEN NEWT AND
FAMILY OF CARL SWEENEY.
Suicide, Says Former; Accident,
Say Relatives and Friends.
Shot in the Temple.

There is a clash between Coroner Nev-
lit and the family of Carl Sweeney, a
Waterman formerly In the employ Of
the Department of Agriculture. who shot
himself in the head yesterday afternoon
at his home. 80 Massachusetts avenue,
and died about an hour later in the
Emergency Hospital. The coroner issued
a certificate of suicide. while his family
assert Sweeneys death was the result Of
an accident.
One of Sweeney's relatives said this
morning: Carl had nothing in the world
to shoot himself for. The fatal accident
occurred when he tripped on the steps
going upstairs after removing his re-
volver from his hip pocket. None Of us
saw the revolver go off. but there is no
way else 1t could have happened.'
The certificate of suicide was issued by
the coroner after the circumstances, It
was stated, were thoroughly investi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
GUESTS AT BANQUET.
Washington Pythians Entertained
by Their Brethren in Baltimore.


by Their Brethren in Baltimore.
rousing reception followed by a ban
quet OF large proportions was accorded
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Lodge. K of p. Of
this city by Steuben Lodge No. 81. of
Baltimore. last evening. The WASHINGTON
knights, to the number of fifty, chartered
a special car on the electric road leaving
White House station at 6:45 pm. On
their arrival at the Baltimore terminus
the Rathbone-Superior members were
met by large number of the Balti-
moreans with automobiles and escorted
to the Pythian Temple. After the re-
ception. which was dignified by the pres
ence or the grand chancellor of the do
main of Maryland. together with the
grand officers of the Grand Lodge, the
hosts and guests adjourned to the ban
quet room of the castle, where, for three
hours, program of speeches and songs
interspersed the dinner courses.
Chancellor Commander Bixler of Rath-
bone-Superior Lodge, on behalf of his
organization. extended an invitation to
Steuben Lodge to visit the Washington
fraters on some occasion to be mutually
agreed upon. which invitation was &C
cepted with rousing cheers
In the speechmaking line Judge Harr
of the United States district attorneys
office, Samuel Bassett and Edgar c. Syn
der represented Rathbone-Superior Lodge
of this city, while the grand chancellor.
Past Chancellor Rau. Sir knight Cook
and others. represented Baltimore and
Maryland.
Steuben Lodge, nearly forty years old.
has membership of 300, many of whom
are the descendants of the leading old
German families of the Monumental
city. and the spirit of the fatherland in
hospitality and fellowship, dominates the
organization.
Arrangements for the trip to and from
Baltimore were perfected by l.. II. Trout
man. and its success is largely due to his
efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
HELP FOR STORM SUFFERERS.
Army Tents and Blankets Ordered
Sent to Louisiana.

The Secretary of War has ordered that
one hundred tents, eight hundred double
blankets and eight hundred mattresses be
sent to the cyclone sufferers in Terre-
bonnie parish, La.
That action was taken today on the re-
ceipt of telegram from Represent alive
Broussard, who states that he has lust
returned from trip with Col Cooke Of
the army through the stricken district.
He says that 1913 homes were totally de-
stroyed and 2.1S2 people are in des-
titute condition. He again appealed to
the government for assistance i'm the
way Of tents. blankets and mattresses.
and said he was sure Congress could he
depended on to confirm the Secretary $
action.
Orders have been issued to Col. Foote
at Jackson barracks to supply these ar
ticles as promptly as possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
BOOST FOR EMPLOYEES.
Detroit Street Car System Raises
Wages of Its Men.

DETROIT. Mich, October "a volun-
tary increase in wages for all of the
200 motormen and conductors employed
by the District United railway in
this city and on interurban lines who
have been in the service Of the company
for two or more years was announced
today by General Manager Brooks
Motormen and conductors who have
been in the company's employ for two
years are to be increased from "a to 81
cents per hour, and those who have been
in the service three or more years will
have their wages advanced from 25 to q
cents per hour. The one-year men will
continue to receive 23 cents, as heretofore.
I'm increasing the rates OF pay the
company, while under the burden of a
constantly increasing cost Of operating,
recognizes the increased cost of living.
and particularly desires to aid those
who, by their length of service, have
demonstrated their loyalty and capabil-
ity," said General Manager Brooks in his
foral announcement to the employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
NAME DRAPER FOR REELECTION
BAY STATE REPUBLICANS RE
NOMINATE THE GOVERNOR.
Senator Lodge Makes the Motion.
Convention Declines to Make In
come Tax Campaign Issue.

BOSTON, October I'm a eulogistic
speech United States Senator Lodge moved
the nomination of Gov. Eben S. Draper
for reelection at the Massachusetts state
republican convention here today The
motion was adopted unanimously. Gov.
Draper spoke briefly in recognition of the
compliment.
The other state officers were renomi-
mated without opposition, as follows:
Lieutenant governor-Louis A. Frothing-
ham.
Secretary Of state-William NJ. DIN.
Treasurer and receiver generaI-Elmer
A. Stevens.
Attorney general-Dana Malone.
Auditor-Henry E. Turner.
Declining to make the matter of ma
tional tax on incomes direct issue for
the state campaign, the convention adopt
ed platform and nominated candidates
to be voted for in November next
On the subject of tax on incomes the
platform says:
For more than fifty years an income
tax has been collected in this state for
local uses. A republican Congress has
submitted a constitutional amendment to
determine whether or not the right to levy
an income tax now denied by the federal
Constitution shall be given to the United
States government. The question. there
fore, presented to the people of this state
is not the question of the imposition of an
income tax, but rather of its disposition,
or else it is the question of a double in
come tax.
Question About Tax.
1T Is a question whether such a tax
shall be collected for local uses or for ma
tional uses, or else it is question wheth-
er one such tax shall be collected for
local uses and another for national uses.
We believe that this question is one that
should be decided by the legislature, not
as a political issue, but as a practical
question
The platform, further. commends the
policy of conservation of natural re-
sources; gives unqualified approval" of
the administration of President Taft;
expresses belief that the tariff law passed
by the Sixty-first Congress 'is of more
value to the laboring interests of the
United States than any measure that has
ever been enacted and that 1t will bring
more prosperity and more comfort to
more people than were ever before af
fected by any one act of industrial legis-
mission as promising to afford great as
sistance in future consideration of tariff
questions. and commends the Massachu-
sets senators for their votes in favor Of
the ocean mail bill.
The resolutions as presented by the
committee were adopted by unanimous
vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
He Is Resting Up a Little at
Portland, Greg.
SHORT PROGRAM ARRANGED
Reviews the School Children in the
Morning.
GUEST OF SENATOR BOURNE
Tomorrow He Will Lay Corner Stone
Of the First Universal =.
list Church.

PORTLAND. Ore. October 2.-President
TAFT will spend today and tomorrow IN
Portland The program arranged for his
entertainment was planned with a view
10 the comfort and convenience OF the
chief executive and allow him an oppor-
tunity to rest up a little.
The President arrived from Tacoma at
O'Clock this morning and as he rode
through the streets an early morning
crowd greeted him. He was escorted by
the mayor and governor. Breakfast was
served in the main griilroom OF the
Portland Hotel. Among the forty-hve
guests were Mayor Simon. Gov. Benson.
Senator Chamberlain, Senator Bourne. ex-
Senator Fulton and Representatives HaW-
ley and Ellis.
At 1890 O'clock according to program,
the President, escorted by regular troops
and companies of the National Guard
started for Multnomah Field for what was
the most spectacular event of the day.
There, from specially constructed
stand the President reviewed the parade
and exercises of 2,Jo0 school children.
At the conclusion of the exercises the
President returned to the hotel for lunch
con.
This Afternoon to Himself.
The President will have to himself
portion of this afternoon and practically
all Of Sunday, the only public demand
upon his generosity for tomorrow being
his attendance at the laying of the cor
ner stone of the First Universalist
Church in the afternoon. There will be
no public reception. it being desired to
eliminate the handshaking feature.
At the conclusion of his public address
At the armory tonight the President will
become the guest of United States Sena-
tor Jonathan Bourne until his departure
for San Francisco Sunday evening.
Senator Bourne has engaged an entire
floor at the Portland Hotel. He has not
arranged set program for the entertain
ment. preferring to leave the President
to follow his own bent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
GAS POISONING KILLS TWO.
Both Accidents, Coroner Says After
Investigation.

Two cases of death from gas poisoning
occurred in this city this mo1Di nx.
George B. Edwards, forty-seven years
OF age. of 1857 14th street northwest. was
found dead about $50 o'clock this morn
ing In his room at his home
Coroner hewitt made an investigation
and gave certificate of accidental death.
A tube to a small gas lamp had become
disconnected, and it is believed Edwards
struck it as he was passing.
Charles McCarty. colored. sixty-two
years Of age, employed by ]. H. Embrey
of 1892 I street northwest. was found
dead about $40 o'clock this morning in
the kitchen of the latter's apartment.
Mr.. Embrey detected the odor of gas
coming from the kitchen, and upon max
ing an investigation found McCarty dead.
One of the cocks on a gas stove was
found open. and 1t is believed that as the
colored man was passing the stove. before
going to sleep last night, he accidentally
struck and opened 1t. The body was re-
moved to the morgue.
Coroner hewitt also issued a certificate
Of accidental death in this case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
LAUDS BOARD OF EDUCATION
w. NICK. LAYTON DISCUSSES
SCHOOL PROBLEM.
Estimates Should Be Allowed te
Stand - Commissioners Not
Qualified to Revise Figures.

William NICK. Clayton. president Of
the Brightwood Park Citizens Associa-
ton, made the principal address at the
first fall meeting of the Park View
Citizens Association, held last evening
in the hall of the Whitney Avenue
Christian Church, in Park road.
He spoke on the needs Of the school
children of the District.
Education Of our children is one Of
the most important items to be con-
sidered by every parent" he said. THE
board Of education is the body that
understands the school problem, and.
rather than the District Commission
ers. should decide on the needs of the
schools In view Of the work that is
being done by the board 1T should be
supported by every one.
1.-The school problem is more impor-
tant than the question of high pres
sure service in the District or any
other question. 1t is far more neces-
sary to have good schools than many
other things that people are striving for
in the District
He discussed the cutting of the school
estimates by the Commissioners. and de-
clared that the figures made out by
the board of education should be al
lowed to stand.
Twenty-six new members were admit
ted to the association last night. Reports
were made from the committees on
schools, streets, sanitation and civic i'm
provement. 1t was announced that a
hearing had been arranged with the Com
missioners. at which the necessity for a
school building in the Park View district
will be discussed. 1t was pointed out at
the meeting last evening that there are
now 375 school children in that district
that with the new property being built
the number will rapidly increase to about
600. and that school building is an
urgent necessity.
Much favorable comment was made on
the through car service from Brightwood,
which is said to be working perfectly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
DISAPPEARS FROM HOME.
Police Asked to Locate Dorothy
Koreth, Aged Fifteen.

The police have been asked to locate
Dorothy Koreth. fifteen years Of age. who
disappeared from her home, 1112 25th
street. yesterday morning, and has not
since returned. 1t is stated the girl start
ed for school about $50 o'clock yesterday
morning. and that was the last seen Of
her by relatives.
The missing girl is described as being
5 feet inches tall. weighing about 100
pounds, light brown hair hanging down
her back and tied with ribbon bow
large blue eyes, fair skin. with mole on
right side of her chin: eye-teeth project
a little; light gray dress with blue pin
stripe and blue and gilt trimmings. large
dark blue straw hat. with large green
how.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
HOW ABOUT PER DIEMsP
Commissioners Want Them to Have
Annual Leave With Paw.

The District Commissioners are consid-
ering plans to give the per diem employees
of the District government annual leave
and pay for legal holidays. This aues-
ton has been up for some time, and the
Commissioners are now going over the
matter in connection with the preparation
of the annual estimates
At present the per diem employees, who
number about 800. get neither annual
leave nor pay for legal holidays. Many
of the department heads consider this an
injustice and have recommended a change
in the system.
Last year bill was introduced In
Congress providing for two and one-ha If
days leave for each month of service
curing the year and pay for holidays,
but no action was taken. The Commits,
sioners will urge Congress to pass upon
the question at its next session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
BUSINESS DUTIES FIRST.
Revenue Commissioner Unable to
Participate in Virginia Politics.

Participate in Virginia Politics.
Royal E. Cabell, commissioner of in
ternal revenue, has decided that he will
not be able to take any part in the COM
ing gubernatorial campaign in Virginia.
The republican organization in that state
had put him down for a number of
speeches at different points and before he
took up his duties as commissioner Sep
TENDER 1. he felt that he would be able
to make some speeches. He now finds
that the work of his Office Is too pressing
to permit him to leave here.
The preparation of the corporation tax
circulars is an extremely important ques-
ton. it Is stated, that will take his
thought and time for months to come
II Mr.. Cabell finds chance he may make
one or two speeches. but he doubts this.
and has no idea of starting upon any
regular program of speechmaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
Have Clue to Robber.

The person or persons who entered the
apartment of Mrs. Bette Motley, S21
street southeast, early yesterday morning
and stole $3 from her pocketbook and
then turned on four gas jets in the place
have not been apprehended. The police
are working on the case, and with the
clue they have believe they will soon
make an arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Services Over the Remains of w.
Mosby Williams.

Funeral services over the remains of w.
Mosby Williams of the local bar, who died
at providence Hospital yesterday morning,
VIII be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow after
noon at Wright's undertaking establish
ment, 1881 10th street northwest. The in
terment will be at Glenwood and will be
private.
The pallbearers selected are Thomas w.
Smlth, William w. MILAN. William Henry
White, Thomas p Woodward Josanb 7
Weller and Fred Mckee
The members Of the Virginia Demo-
cratic Association Of the District of Co
lumbia have been requested by Mai.
George a Armes. vice president of the
association, and Albert c. Murdaueh SEQ
rotary. to assemble at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at 1887 10th street northwest.
to attend. in body. the funeral services
of their late president
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
D. D. DAVIES SUSPENDED.
Charges Filed Against immigration
Inspector at Chicago.

As a result of charges filed against him.
Commissioner Daniel d. Davies. immigra-
ton inspector at Chicago. has been sus-
pended from duty. The immigration au-
thorities here refuse to disclose til nature
of the charges.
Mr.. Davies has been furnished with a
copy Of them. and is expected to make a
reply. and until ii is received no further
action will be taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
Purchase Of Home.

Shannon & Luchs, real estate brokers,
report the sale of the two-story frame
dwelling No. 1929 9Th street northwest
to Miss Mary Sullivan, who will occupy
the property as her home. The house
was sold for William F. Gardner of Cali
fornia, and 1t Ia understood the consdera-
ton was $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
FOREIGN ARMIES REPRESENTED
CONVENTION OF MILITARY
SURGEONS NEXT. WEEK.
Comparison of Methods to Be Dis
cussed by Many Experts-Pro-
gram of Entertainment

Representatives of eleven foreign gov
ernments will attend the eighteenth an
nual meeting OF the Association of Mill
tary Surgeons OF the United States, to be
held in this city next week From the
United States will be gathered medical
officers Of the army, the navy, the public
health and marine hospital service and
National Guard organiza zion. 1t is believ
ed that the convention will be ore Of the
most important to that branch of the
medical profession that has been held in
years.
England has sent Sir Alfred Keogh. d.
rector general OF the royal army medical
service; James Porter. director general of
the medical service of the royal navy;
Guatemala, Minister Herrarte: Honduras.
Minister Lazo: Italy. Surgeon Maj Gen
Cladis Sforza OF the army; Japan. Banjo
Tomatsuri surgeon inspector of the Jap
anese Snavy: Mexico, Lieut.. Col. Surgeon
Alexandra Ross of the School OF Medical
Military Practice: Canada, Lieut.. Col.
G.. c. Jones. director general OF the Ca
madam medical service: France, Mai.
Route, surgeon of the sanitary depart
ment, China, Tang Wen-yuan. director
of the Army Medical School. and Surgeon
Hsu Ying-yang; Netherlands, Fleet Sur
geon DR.. c. ]. Bujo: Germany, Fleet Sur
geon DR.. Presuhn.
To Open With Reception.
A reception in honor of the foreigners
will open the meeting Monday evening.
1t will be given by Surgeon General
Rixey of the navy. president OF the as
ISOLATION. Tuesday will be devoted to the
business of the association, with a public
meeting Tuesday evening, at which the
association will be welcomed to the city
Wednesday. problems connected with the
organization and administration supplies
and equipment and surgery of the medi-
cal service in the army will be taken up
Problems connected with the medical
service of the navy will consume the
time Thursday. Friday the public health
and marine hospital service will receive
attention. Banquets and receptions, to-
gether with visits to historic sites in and
about Washington, are on the programs
for various times during the week
Among the unique papers to be read at
the meeting Is one on the stopping power
and the shock effects Of twelve different
kinds of bullets from various pistols and
revolvers. Military hygiene in cold coun-
tries, the tsetse fly and the dangers of in
Producing infections from tropical pos
sessions by returning troops will be the
subjects OF other papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02
Wants Contractors Reported.

A communication was received from the
superintendent of the street cleaning de-
partment asking citizens to notify him in
case contractors fail to remove night soil
within fortyeight hours after a removal
request has been filed. The communica-
ton stated in case of such failure the
contractor was liable to prosecution.
After passing a resolution of coincidence
and regret over the death of Col. +. r.
Townsend, former president of the
Mount Pleasant Citizens Association, and
a member of the Northwest Suburban
Citizens Association, the meeting add
journed until November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-02

Secretary Nagei of the Department of
Commerce and Labor has tentatively ac-
cepted an invitation from the Rochester
Chamber Of Commerce to deliver an ad-
dress before II October IT, He is expected
to return from Marion. Mass, where he
has been spending his vacation, Monday
instead Of Tuesday, AZ previously an
nounced.