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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-16
Sailors From Battleship Illinois
Quick in Recovering Them
in MeSSina.

MESSINA, Jan. l6-After lying
buried In the ruins OF the Consulate at
Messina for q period OF nineteen days,
the bodies OF Arthur 8. Cheney, the
American Consul, and his wife were to-
day recovered by detachment OF sailors
from the battleship Illinois. As soon as
they were unearthed The bodies We're
in readiness and conveyed aboard the
supply ship Culgoa, which left here at
once for Naples.
Major Lands, the American military
attache at Rome wlb has been super
intending the work OF eNcavatng the
ruins. sent wireless despatch to the
American Consul at Naples asking this
official to obtain permission OF the local
authorities 10 ship the remains to Hart
lord, Conn. on the first available mer-
chant steamer
Wrapped In American Flags.
The bodies OF the Consul and his wife
were removed with much reverence By
the officers and sailors OF the Illinois.
They were dlsfgured. Each member OF
the American party seemed to realize
that he was working to pay last
tribute to a man and a woman who had
lost their lives at their post OF duty;
to countrymen who had been cruelty
overwhelmed by the forces OF nature.
The bodies were placed with extreme
care In two caskets, which were then
scaled Each coffin was wrapped In an
American flag. The American sailors
;!en picked up their burdens and started
down 20 the waterfront. As they mad
their way through tho ruined streets
Italian soldiers and sailors saluted. the
pco-le took on their hats, and tears
a-neared in the eyes OF many o. the
spectators.
Stuart X Lupton, the American Vice
Consul AZ Messina, was living In an.
other house a. the time OF the earth
quake and TO this fac: he owed his lie
As soon as possible on the morning OF
De-. 8 he made his way 10 the ruins o,
the Consulate only 70 discover tina; the
site was covered ny a mass OF wreckage
thirty feet high. The three storied build
ing had entirely collapsed, The Cheneys
were buried In the ruins. and Mr.. Lup-
ton soon perceived It would be impos-
sible to rescue them. II Is presumed
that they died Immediately and did not
,!nger alive under the debris.
10000 Died In Messins.
An Official estimate Of the earthquake
dead In Mesxina, made by stuar, X.
Lupton. The American ves-Cousul. on
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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-16
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M0NTENEGR0'S RULER TO
ADVOCATE IN SONS FAVOR.

PARIS, Jan. ia special despatch
received here from Vienna says it is
rumored that Prince Nicholas 81 Mon.
tenesro has abdlcated in favor OF his
son, Prince Alirko.
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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-01-16
SKeith & Proctor Adopted New
e, Mode of Procedure at
n Fifth Avenue Theatre.
get AID OF MERCHANTS.
Complaint of Disorderly Con-
! duct Made Against The
a, Ticket Sellers.

Adopting a new mode Of procedure in
the war against the ticket spectators
The management OF Keith 4 Proctors
Fifth Avenue Theatre Broadway and
rrwenty.ninth street, this afternoon,
with merchants occupying stores adjoln-
iing, made complaints charging the spec
lulators with disorderly conduct. AS
result detectives under Acting Captain
-oaly, Of the West ThIrteth street sta.
don, arrested Ave men.
When the theatre opened this after
noon the management secured the serv-
ices OF fi,teen men In addition to the
employees, no stationed themselves
about the sidewalk mingling with the
dozen or more spectators. Whenever a
, person purchased seat from the spec
Hlators the employee would notify the
holder that the ticket would not be ac-
Gepted at the door. This enraged the
spectators and several arguments arose.
Merchants Give Aid.
( Finally the management secured the
consent Of the merchants whose stores
lfdjoin the theatre and complaints We're
made charging the SPECTATORS with dis
orderly conduct. Acting Capt. Daily
was notified and he with half dozen
detectives quickly appeared on the
Cene. Complaints were made speclh
taly against five OF the spectators ana
ihey were taken to the station on
charges Of disorderly conduct;
Manager Irwin, of the Fifth Avenue
Theatre. made the complaint against
The five prisoners, who gave their
names as Israel Robinson, OF No. 1878
F., 3athgate avenue, the Bronx; Abraham
Levy, of No 1906 Bergen street.
brooklyn; Charles Marcus, of No 273
Albany avenue, BROOKLYN; Samuel
Marx. Garden Hotel Seventy-second
istreet and Madison avenue. and George
iP. Hartman, of No, 2js East Thirty
ninth street All of the spectators
were bailcd out
According to Manager Irwin. NOT
only he but the merchants will appear
I'm court as cOmplainant3 against the
spectators.
Evening star., 1909-04-18

He also had much to say about low
gas pressure He attributed the fire at
the Bliss Electrical School to the gas
going out.
D. A. Teller of the Park View Asso-
citation reported trouble from light pres
sure His association had not authorized
him to make any remarks about the
Gallinger bill, but he said he thought
he would be within the truth II he said
his friends would welcome cheaper gas.
The Matter Of Capitalization.
Edgar D. Shaw had much to say on the
subject Of the capitalization Of the gas
companies. The gist Of his remarks was
that the capitalization Of a corporation
should equal the physical assets. and that
1t is better to let the present physical
valuation control the issue Of stock and
let the future issues take care OF future
needs. He said that the price OF gas
closely relates to the dividends from the
company. He also remarked that when
the Chamber of Commerce starts an In
quiry into any public utility. II 1t In
vites the officials of the company to be
present and to give reasons why their
product should not be decreased In price,
and they refuse. then the burden or Proof Proof
utility corporations. he said. should deal
openly with the people
Other remarks were made by Barney
Harris. S. ~ Williams. H. |. Clark and
r. ]. Love. The Chamber of Commerce
subcommittee is composed of Walter C.
Balderston. chairman; Jackson H. Rails
ton, William NJ. Levin. Leo p Harlow.
Oliver Metzerott. Charles w. DaT,
Joseph D. Sullivan. James A. Toomey.
James w. Beller, George E. Walker, Ed
gar d. Shaw. Benjamin F. Barnes.
Samuel S. Shedd. r. Harrison Johnson.
F. w Bolgiano. Ernest H. Daniel. Ray
E. Middaugh. Charles w. Clagett. A
I.eftwich Sinclair, member ex-off1cio.
Evening star., 1909-04-18

High temperatures prevailed generally
during Saturday, except in the extreme
nofthWeSt.N where local rains and SHOWS
were attended by temperatures but little
above the freezing point. There were also
local thunderstorms in the Missouri val
ley, and light showers from the upper
Mississippi valley eastward elsewhere the
weather was fair.
There will be rain or snow Sunday In
the northwest and the central Rocky
mountain region. and showers In the CEN
trail plains states. the Missouri and upper
Mississippi valleys and upper lake region.
followed by generally far weather Mon
day. except in the upper lake region,
where rains or SHOWS are probable.
There will be showers Sunday night
and Monday in the Ohio valley and lower
lake region. and on Monday in the middle
Atlantic states and New England. In the
generally fair Sunday and Monday.
1t will be cooler Sunday over the middle
and northern districts west of the Mis-
$ s'ssippi river: cooler Monday in the Ohio
valley and the lake region. and cooler
Monday night or Tuesday in the middle
Atlantic states and New England.
The winds along the New England coast
will be moderate and variable, becoming
easterly: on the middle Atlantic coast
light and variable; on the south Atlantic
coast light east to south: on the east gulf
coast light to moderate southerly; on thn
west gulf coast, moderate southerly; o..
the lower lakes, light to moderate easter
ly. and on the upper lakes. moderate to
brisk and variable, becoming Northwestern
ly Sunday night on Michigan and SUI
perior.
Temperature.
Midnight, 81: am, 81: am, so: 6
am. 49; 8 am. 10; 10 am. So: 12 noon,
73: p.m.. 81; 4 pm, 81; q pm, SO: pm,
10: 10 pm. -.
J Maximum, SIS; minimum. 40.
Relative Humidity.
8 am. 50: pm. 35; 8 pm, 81.
Rainfall q pm. to 8 p.m),.O.
Hours of sunshine 11.2.
Per cent Of possible sunshine. 81.
Temperature same date last year-Maxi-
mum, 81: minimum. 81.
Temperatures in Other Cities.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
To Command 10th Infantry.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. April 17.-Lteut Col
c. Fl. Murray. commandant at the bar
racks, will become colonel of the 10th
United States Infantry tcolored) on the
promotion OF Col. j. J. Augur. May 10.
ii is unofficially announced here today
Col. Murray will then leave the barracks
and Join his regiment: part of which
is now In the Philippine Islands and
scheduled to return July 1. Col. Murray
bas 8 been in the army for thirty-two years.
having graduated from West Point in
1871.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
MILLIONS IN LOTTERIES.
Sale Of Lottery Tickets Declared to
Be Tremendous.

NEW YORK. April 17.-The capture in
Philadelphia OF Max Simson. Charged
with being the American agent for three
large foreign lotteries. and his removal
TO Baltimore by post office inspectors. led
Chief Post ONCE Inspector Mayer of New
York to announce tonight that the sale
of lottery tickets. despite the general be-
lief to the contrary. was still proceeding
in this country on big scale
"Since last July we have arrested
twenty-five agents for lottery tickets, and
their sales. amounted to approxima tely
$JOO0.UU, said Mr.. Mayer. "and from
this IL Will be seen that the sale Of lottery
tickets in the United States is tremen-
dous. Ii is a most difficult traffic to
break up
Slmson. who is sixty-four years old.
lived in a richly furnished and expensive
apartment in this city with his wife and
two grown daughters.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
LONDON suFERAG1sTs PARADE
Four American Women Take Part in
Street Demonstration.

LONDON. April l7.-Four American
delegates to the approaching convention
Of the International Suffragist Societies
took part in the street demonstration this
afternoon OF the local suffragists in honor
OF the release yesterday from Holloway
Jail of Mrs. Pethick Lawrence. They
are Mrs. Lareine Baker of Spokane. and
the three Misses Langley of Seattle. and
they drove in the procession in an open
carriage decorated with the Stars and
Stripes
The chief spectacle of the procession
was Miss Elsie Hovey, who. as Joan of
Arc, was clad in suit of white armor
and rode a white charger. Several bands
in the procession played the 'Marseil-
laise." and the numerous banners and
flags. together with the beribboned suf-
fra gists. gave the somewhat cynically in
clined crowd a lively spectacle.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
PACIFIC FLEET TO SEATTLE.
Navy Department Orders Cruisers to
Alaskan Exposition.

MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD. Cal,
April 1.-THE orders issued. recently by
the Navy Department for the cruisers
West Virginia. Maryland. South Dakota
and California to come to Mare Island
early In May have been revoked and the
vessels will not arrive until June 1a
Word has been received from Washing
ton that the entire Pacific Aeet will. pro-
ceed north upon the completion of tar
get practice at Magdalena bay to partici-
pate in the opening ceremonies Of the
Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition at Seat
tie.
1t is stated that the Nark Of Installing
Evening star., 1909-04-18
EXCHANGED PARCELS IN BUS.
Young Woman's Mistake Leads %
Recovery Of Rich Loot.

Special CabIegram to The Star.
LONDON, April 17.-There was a little
dramatic incident in London bus a
couple of days ago. A working woman
who was carrying brown paper parcel
sat next to a man similarly equipped.
The woman left the bus and on arriving
home and opening the parcel that she
thought was hers found that, instead of
soap. 1t contained jewelry and other val
uables worth over $1,000. which she took
at once to Scotland Yard.
The police are now anxiously searching
for the loser, whose omission to come
forward is explained by the fact that the
jewelry was Immediately recognized by
the police as the proceeds of a recent
burglary. The feelings of the burglar
when he got home and opening his par
eel, found it to contain only SOAP may
be left to the imagination.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
DISCUSS GAS MATTERS
Citizens Heard by Chamber
of Commerce Committee.
BILLS ARE CONSIDERED
Views Expressed on Legislation to
Improve Service.
TALK OF PIPE LINE HEARD
Suggestion Renewed Of Supplying
the City From the Natural Wells
in West Virginia.

The citizens associations of the District
of Columbia had their chance last night
to tell what they thought of the gas legis-
lation introduced into Congress at the last
session and to add any remarks that are
germane to the gas question In general
but only a few delegates attended the
hearing held by the subcommittee on pub
lie utilities Of the Chamber Of Commerce.
Those who attended were earnest in their
talk and almost unanimous in the opinion
that the gas that Washington is getting
could be improved. Several of them
thought more Of getting good gas than
getting cheaper gas. The hearings will
be continued from time to time for sew
eral months to come, and all sides of the
question will be heard, the notes of the
meetings presented to the Chamber of
Commerce and report made upon them
The old cry of pipe line from West
Virginia. with a supply of natural gas
for Washington, was among those pres
ent. The gentleman who cautiously intro
duced it said he was under strict in
structions not to divulge the source of
his information. but said that a certain
large corporation very well known to the
American public would enter Washing
ton via the pipe line within year.
Favored None of the Bills.
The first speaker was E. Tucker of the
Northeast Washington Citizens Associa-
ton. Mr.. Tucker and his association
at least twelve years, and he told of the
varying testimony of experts on both
sides of the gas question. each side show
ing results absolutely at variance with
the other. Mr.. Tucker was in favor
neither of the Gallinger bill or any other
bill that was reported during the last
session. He was, however, favorable to
a measure known as the Madden bill.
which died in it's infancy, but which
would have given the District, 15 cent
gas had it passed.
He also had something to say about
the reduction in candle power from 25
to ID as great money saving to the
oil being now used. This lessening the
cost OF manufacture. he said. tended
toward making 75-cent gas possible.
Looks for Full Justice.
Percival M. Browne. a member both
of the Chamber OF Commerce and the
Columbia Heights Citizens Association.
said:
IF there is anything unjust in any
of the gas bills introduced into Con-
gress. then the Chamber of Commerce
and the citizens associations, by work
ing together. will get full Justice
]. A. LIE Clerc of Takoma Park read
a paper which he had prepared on the
subject of poor gas. He gave specific
insta noes in great number of gas going
out after being lit and turned on full.
His story of the gas in Takoma Park
at the time Of day when housewives are
using gas stoves would be humorous
if 1t were not fraught with warning az
to the grave danger from explosion and
asphyxiation. He quoted letters from
residents showing that the gas had
gone out repeatedly while being used.
Evening star., 1909-04-18

fire control systems on the big cruisers
will occupy the navy yard here for be-
tween forty and sixty days
Other necessary repairs will keep the
cruisers here probably for four months.
The entire torpedo fleet, besides the coll
liers and auxiliaries. has also been as
signed to Mare Island for repairs.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
Nicaraguan Commissioner Coming.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, April 1.-THE
Nicaraguan government has appointed
special commissioners to the United
States and Mexico. In connection with the
pending questions between these coun-
tries. francisco Castro. former minister
of interior and finance. will head the
commission to the latter country. while
DR.. Pedro Gonzalez will proceed to Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
TERM rs EXTENDED.
DR.. Joseph Leonard Samuels to Serve
Fourteen Years.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. Md. April H.
DR.. Joseph Leonard Samuels, who was
yesterday sentenced to Imprisonment for
nine years in the Maryland penitentiary
on a charge Of bigamy. was today given
an additional term of Ave years ON a
charge Of perjury.
When Samuels secured his license here,
January 10 last, to marry Mabel Rull-
man. his second wife. he made oath that
he was a single man, when as a matter
of fact he had a wife living. Judge Mer-
rick imposed sentence.
Court will adjourn Tuesday. 49,,
Evening star., 1909-04-18
TO WELCOME JAPANESE.
Rear Admiral Swinburne Will Greet
Cruisers Aso and Soya.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 17.-Rear Ad-
miral Swinburne, in command of the Pa
cifc fleet, arrived here today on his flag
ship. the West Virginia. which was ac-
companied by the armored cruiser Penn
sylvania. The rear admiral, with the
two warships will remain In this port to
welcome the cruisers Aso and Soya of
the Japanese training squadron. due to
arrive April 25.
The Navy Department has instructed
Rear Admiral Swinburne to do everything
in his power to make pleasant the visit of
the Japanese to this coast.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
HOME FOR FATHERLESS GIRLS.
Millionaire Bequeaths 81, SOC, 900 for
Institution In PHILADELPHIA.

1uSIICUCIUu III : 1u11d0e3P111d.
PHILADELPHIA. April 17.-Under the
will of the late Charles E. Ellis. the mil
lionaire street railway magnate of this
city. who killed himself accidentally with
revolver April 6. more than 81, ,50O. 600
is given for the establishment of home
for fatherless girls. The will was probat-
ed today. and after providing for the
widow and his married daughter and for
this household servants Mr.. Ellis di-
rected that the residue of the estate be
used. for the organization of the home
for girls
The home. the will directs. is to be
called the Charles E. Ellis Home for
Fatherless Girls and is to be conducted
along the same lines as Girard College for
Boys in this city.
Mr.. Ellis estate is valued at 5000. 600.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
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WANTSHANDBOOKMEN
Chief of Police Anxious to Act
on Information.
STORY Is NEWS TO HIM
Calls on Detectives to Explain Di.
rector Ralph's Charge.
ARRESTS NAY YET BE MADE
Strangers Supposed to Be Acting
With Great Caution-police
Activity Expected.
STORY IS NEWS TO HIM
ARRESTS MAY YET BE MADE

1t came to the knowledge of Mai Syl-
vester. superintendent of police. yester-
day that two members of the detective
force had been in communication with d.
rector Ralph of the bureau OF engraving
and printing relative to the handbook
business
MAI. Sylvester expressed surprise that
the affair had not been reported to him.
He sent for the detectives to discuss it
with them.
The superintendent of police said he
knew nothing OF the charge made by
Director Ralph, that it is possible to put
bets on handbooks within a short dis
tance OF headquarters II anybody will
put him in possession Of such inforrna-
tion. he states, he will cause the arrest
OF the guilty.
Maj. Sylvester says he realizes it is
practically impossible to put a stop to
gambling. But the police can keep 1t
| down. he declares. and bring some Of
tenders to the bar of justice
Recent Campaign Effective.
Following the campaign of publicity
waged by. The Star more than q year
| ago, a number OF arrests were made of
persons who were alleged to have been
In the handbook business. Several of
them went to jail
People we'll known In sporting circles
say there has not been SO much handbook
business done in this city since the pub
licity campaign was waged. although,
they admit, some little business has been
done lately. Men known to have made
handboOks have been out Of the business
for a number of months. Several
strangers, 1t IL said, have taken their
places.
The police have an idea Of the loca-
tion Of the place near police headquar-
ters referred to by Director Ralph. Ex-
plicit instructions have been given to the
police to make every effort to arrest these
men. supposed to be engaged In the busi-
ness.
Working With Caution.
Those engaged In the business lately.
it is said. have accepted money only from
persons whom they knew, not having
been willing to take the chances Of being
caught in a trap set by the police.
1t is believed that the police Of the
several precincts will renew their activity
in the matter of investigating reports
about the work of handbook men, and
that strict attention will also be given to
other forms Of gambling.
One arrest for alleged making of a
handbook on the races was made a few
days ago. The defendant demanded
jury trial. At least one other case was
under Investigation.
It is thought the publicity given the
affair at the bureau of engraving and
printing will be the means of breaking up
the chances Of success on the part of the
police.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair Today, With Showers Monday
and Cooler at Night.
For the District of Columbia and Mary
land. fair Sunday: Monday showers cool
er at night; variable winds.
Evening star., 1909-04-18
Rummaee Sale Announced.

Clark, Davenport Co. have announced
that a srummage sale is being held in
every department Of their store.
Evening star., 1909-04-18

Monument to Cardinal Unveiled.
ROME, April 1.-THE Bishop OF Autun
unveiled monument to Cardinal Per-
raul I'm this city today In the presence Of
a large gathering of French pilgrims
Evening star., 1909-04-18
Timers of Ability.

Save 2o9o to 500 of the usual
price OF any new, high-grade
Piano in this stock by making
your selection during this Re-
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Evening star., 1909-04-18
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