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Evening star., 1909-03-15
FLOOD SCARE IN MISSISSIPPI.
Tombigbee Highest Since 1892-Dan-
ger in Alabama Has Passed.

COLUMBUS. Miss, March 1J.-The
Tombigbee river has reached a higher
stage than at any time since 1892, when
a destructive flood resulted. AS re-
suit the lowlands about Columbus are
flooded and considerable property has
been damaged. Scores of residents are
abandoning their homes and removing
to higher lands. Several smaller streams
are reported out of their banks.
MONTGOMERY. Ala, March 15.--The
Alabama river is practically at a stand
still. at Sis. and the fear Of an overflow
into the city. Gripping water and light
plants, has passed. The river in the
southern part of the state, however,
threatens to reach a stage as great as
that of the spring of 1856. Corn. cot
ton. fertilizer and farm products and
early planting losses already have been
very high from the overflow. Steam
boats leaving here today were instruct
ed to send warnings to the isolated
places cut off from telegraph and tele-
phone communication.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
HE|GHTENS WAR FEVER
Effect of Scrvia'S Reply to
AustrIa-Hungary.
MAY MOBILIZE TROOPS
Necessary Proclamations Said to Be
in Printers Hands.
EMPEROR IN FAVOR OF PEACE
It Is Said That He Has THROWN
ing to Find a Way Out.

VIENNA. March I5.--'The reply of Ser
via TO the Ausc~o- IiGngariau note OF
March 6. referring the government to
Servia's previous communication to the
powers has tendency to heighten the
fever of the war party in the dual mon
archy. The bourse showed weakness on
he publication of Servia's answer. and
there are rumors that the Austro- Hun
Sarian reply possibly may be the issuance
Of orders Tor a partial mobilization. 1t
is even said that the necessary proclama-
tons already are in the hands of the
printers
Diplomas in Vienna, however. still be-
.ieve that the government Will resist the
agitation of the war party. and it is as
serted that Emperor Francis Joseph per-
sonally has thrown himself into the
breach. with the intention of finding
peaceful way out OF the deadlock.
Servia's Reply.
BELGRADE, March 15.-Servia. in re-
ply to the Hungarian note OF
March 6, refers the government of the
dual monarchy to the Servian commune
cduOn 10 tie powers Gdttu MdICH L.
Servia adds that. in her opinion, 1t would
have been more in conformity with the
interests of the two powers if the mon
archy had submi ted the treaty of COM
nerce. which already has received the
force of law in Servia, to the parliaments
of Vienna and Budapest, in spite of the
fact that the time for ratification had eX-
.,ired.
The acceptance of this treaty by the.
parliaments would have afforded the
sures. means of avoiding any interruption
If the conventional relations between
Austria Hungary ard Servia. while its re-
lection would have served either to nix a
starting point for negotia ions for = new
treaty or To show that tie parliaments.
with their agrarian views, advised the
abandonment in general of any idea of
concluding a treaty for a conventional
tariff between Austria-Hungary and Ser
via.
IN the event that Austria Hungary can
not, on account of insufficient time or for
reasons of a parliamentary character.
pass this treaty by March 81 Servia Is
prepared to accept a new provisional ap-
plication of the treaty Until December 81.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
HIGH SCORES IN BOWLING.
Three Ladies' Teams Feature tho
Pittsburg Events

PITTSBURG. March 15.-Three ladies'
teams from ST. Louis rolled in the first
double event today. The scores follow:
Miss Kuhl-Miss Warner. St Louis "::l !:
Miss Wilzon-Miss Hetzel, ST. Louis. 800:
Mrs. Cowger- Miss Kister. st. Louis, SCI.
High scores in the first double event
are:
Rothwel-Herbert, s.. Louis, 1880: Qua
ley-Sanders, st. Louis, 1.0I3: Simon
Heintz ST. Louis, 1,064; BennettDrake,
ST. Louis, ,o39: SawyerWiiliams, Mon
treal, Canada. l.Ol0; Funke-Schwart,
Belleyille, H., 1,00S.
In the second and last double event,
Dean and Turner. of st. Louis, rolled
80, the second highest score III this class
since the tournament opened.
Other high scores in the event are:\
Amein- Fnuman, st. Louis, 1.1I9: Roup,
Pitt tsburg- Baker. Chicago. LOB: Roberts
BaIdecker. ST. Louis, 11Ol, DarlingMas
son, St. Louis. l,oS;.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS.
Five Democratic Senators Not at
Capitol Today.

Five democratic senators. all from the
south, were absent from the opening of
Congress today on account of Illness.
Senator Tillman is at his home in South
Carolina, suffering from a general break
down. similar to that which compelled his
trip to Europe about a year ago. Sena-
tors Bacon and Clay of Georgia are i'll,
the former in this city and the other at
his home Mr.. Clay is not expected in
Washington for several weeks. 1t is be-
lieyed his colleague VIII be out in a few
days Senator Culberson, who went to
Atlantic City several weeks ago, suffering
from a slight indisposition, will be in his
seat tomorrow. Senator McIaurin of
Mississippi is at his home suffering from
an attack of grip. which may keep him
from getting back to Washington for d
week or more.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
EXPRESSES ITS GRATITUDE.
Owner of Steamer Republic Thanks
Gresham and Seneca.

The revenue cutter service received to-
day letter from the White Star Steam
ship Company OF Liverpool, expressing
the gratitude and appreciation of the Off
cialS of that company to the officers
and crew Of the revenue cutters Seneca
and Gresham for their rescue work in
connection with the collision between the
White Star liner Republic and the Italian
steamer Florida.
1--WE owe a deep debt of gratitude" say
the White Star officials in their letter,
ito the commanders and crews OF the
Gresham ard tie Seneca for their earnest
attempts to tow the Republic into shallow
water with a view TO her subsequent sal
wage, while il was undoubtedly due to
the efforts of boats crew. largely com
posed of men from the Gresham. that the
captain and first officer OF the Republic
were rescued when the steamship even
tualy foundered.
We therefore ask yoH to accept. on
behalf of the United States government
and officers and crews of the two vessels
named. our most grateful and heartfelt
thanks
Copies of the letter were today sent to
the commanding officers of the Gresham
and the Seneca.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
ARBITERS ARE CHOSEN.
Members of Hague Court to Pass on
Newfoundland Fisheries DISPUTE.

Direct agreement has been reached be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States on the personnel OF the court at
The Hague TO pass upon issues in con-
troversy between the two countries re-
Sarding the Newfoundland fisheries.
They have been selected from the list
or members of the permanent court. and
are as follows: DIR. Heinrich I.ammasch
OF Austria, umpire, who will act as presi-
dent: Luis NJ. Drago of the Argentine Re-
public. Jonkheer y. +. dc Sayornin Lob
man OF the Netherlands, Judge George
Gray of Delaware and Chief Justice
Charles Fitzpatrick of the Canadian SUI
preme court.
The tribunal will meet April next year
or later as may he agreed upon. Each side
VIII then present It's case.
The issues involved are due largely 10
differences which have arisen between the
two governments as to the true intent and
meaning of article OF the treaty Of 1878
and are covered by the questions sub
mitted III the special agreement for the
decision OF the tribunal
Evening star., 1909-03-15
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Sequel to Inquest Over Babe Killed
by Young Mother.

Mary Shinault. also known as Brown.
seventeen years of age, the colored girl
who killed her six-week- k-oid baby at the
Columbia Hospital yesterday morning by
pouring d mixture of carbolic acid down
its throat was this morning sent to Jail
by the coroner's jury TO await the ac-
tion of the grand jury.
The inquest was held at the morgue by
DR.. Ramsay hewitt, District coroner, and
the statement Of the physicians and
nurses at the hospital and of other wit
nesses showed that the girl is considered
to be of a feeble mind.
When questioned at the hospital by the
nurse and by the officers of the third pre-
cinct station the girl acknowledged hav-
ing given the child the acid because she
wished to be rid of ii.
In consequence of her mental condi-
ton, it is regarded probable that she will
be sent to an institution for the feeble
minded and that she will not be brought
to trial.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
News Briefs.

William Buzzard. veteran of the civil
war. died suddenly at his home on the
east side of the Shenandoah river, aged
seyentv-three years. He served in the
celebrated Stonewall Brigade.
The body of Rev. Alexander c. Haver-
stick. rector of the Episcopal parish at st.
Margarets, near Annapolis. who died at
his home there Saturday, was inferred at
Frostburg Md. his former home.
Lane Bros. of Charlottesville, Va. who
have the contract for completing the Hol-
ston River railroad. branch line of the
Southern railway. will have a force of
several hundred men at work within the
next week or a million dollars will
be expended in the completion Of the forty
miles of roaG
Evening star., 1909-03-15

which report shall be of the highest prlvi-
lege and remain SO until disposed OF by
the House.
That said committee shall have author
ity TO sit during the session OF Congress
and in recess, 10 send for persons and
papers and to take te 3timony. either be-
fore the full committee or any subcon-
mitter thereof. that the necessary and
actual expenses incurred in carrying out
the purpose of this resolution shall be
paid out OF the contingent fund OF the
House: Provided. That said committee
on rules shall continue to act until said
report shall be finally acted upon by the
House
Speaker Cannon next recognized MT.
Fitzgerald declining to recognize Mr..
Clark on the parliamentary grounds tnat
he had previously objec ed to the mmedi-
ate ruling OF the previous question. Mr..
FitZgera d, who is a democrat. offered
substitute for the rules propO ftio1 put
forward by Mr.. Clark. There are mahy
deta Is in which the rules are changed by
the Fitzgerald substitute. but none of
them is Cf such a radical character as
these proposed in the Underwood rCSolU
ton favored by the caucus and offered by
the minority leader.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
Walter r. Pedigo to Remain With
War Departments Head.

Secretary Dickinson has invited Walter
r. Pedigo, who was private secretary to
Secretary Wright, to remain with him in
the same capacity and Mr.. Pedigo has
accepted Because of his familiarity with
War Department methods and his wide
acquaintance with public men and officers
of the army, he is regarded as especially
we'll equipped for the duties of the office.
1t was on that account that Secretary
Dickinson decided to retain him instead
of making new appointment.
Mr.. Pedigo has served in Cuba and in
the Philippines and was private secretary
to Gen. Edwards, chief of the insular
bureau. AS private secretary 10 the Sec
retary OF War he succeeded Fred w. Car
penter, now secretary to President Taft.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
NICARAGUAN TROOPS ALERT
5000 ASSEMBLED NEAR HONDU-
RANIAN FRONTIER.
Considerable Feeling Aroused
Against Zelaya by His Recent
Attitude.

Unusual military and naval activity
on the part Of Nicaragua prevails. ac-
cording to the dispatches received at
the State Department today from Mr..
Gregory, secretary of lega ion at Mana
qua. According to his advices, about
5000 Nicaraguan troops are now near
the Honduranian frontier. The chies
scene of the activity is in the neigh
borhood of Corinto, where are concen-
trated also four gunboats and other aux
Hilary craft.
1t is reported that Zelaya's doings are
beginning to cause considerable feeling
against him. but it is not evident from
the department advices whether this is
confined to the people ard governments
OF the other Central American states or
whether they are the outcroppings of
dissa tisfaction at home with his atti-
tude
Concentration of Warships.
Meanwhile the United States govern
ment is concentrating a number of war
vessels in Central American waters in
order to be ready for any service which
their crews may be called upon to per-
form. 1t is stated at the State Depart
ment that the whole question Of inter
ference is still purely matter of con-
Siaeration. and that absolutely nothing
of definite nature has been determined
upon.
The expected visit to the department
this afternoon of Mr.. Espinosa, the Mica
rasuan II mister, who has received impor-
tant adyices from his government is
awaited with much interest, and it is
hoped may pave the way for a restora-
tion of cordial relations between this
country and Nicaragua, which are now
strained as a result Of the prospective de-
parture from Managua of Mr.. Gregory
the secretary of legation there
SIX vessels in all are to remain for a
time at least in Central American waters.
five of them American and one of them
Mexican. On the west coast the armored
cruiser Maryland has proceeded for Aea-
Julia. the Salvador and the Washington
have arrived at Corinto. Nicaragua. to
remain for some time. The Yorktown is
en- route for Arnapala, Honduras. On the
east coast the Dubuque Is on duty at
Bluef1elds. Nicaragua. and the Tacoma
at Porto Cortez, Honduras These ships
are TO be assisted by Mexican gunboat.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
NEW COURT NOT READY.
Johl Marshall Place Building Still
in Hands of Carpenters.

Contrary to the announcement of a
day or so ago that the new Municipal
Court would be ready to proceed with
business in their quarters on John Mar
shall place this morning, it was stated
today that the regular sessions would
not be started until the latter part of the
week. This is made necessary by the
fact that the work Of putting the building
in shape has been unavoidabIy delayed.
All today carpenters and other work
men were hard at work 0 nthe building
with the idea of completing their duties
by "Wednesday or Thursday.
Work upon the clerks office on the
ground floor, it was said, would be con-
cluded tomorrow, after which all the rec
Ords and other data of the court would
be moved in. The arrangements an
nounced for the various offices are as
follows: Judge Samuel {. Mills and the
Clerks office on the ground floor: Judges
Charles S. Bundy, Luke L. Strider and
George c. Aukam, on the seConCJ floor.
and Judges Thomas II. Callan and Rob
ert II. Terrell, on the third floor.
There will be a meeting OF the judges at
$50 this afternoon, at which minor af-
fairs Of the court will be discussed.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
ROBBED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
Young Lady's Purse Snatched While
She Awaits a Street Car.

While Misses Erna and Theima Skeer
Of 2946 Newark street, Cleveland Park,
were waiting for a street car at Cathedral
and Connecticut avenues about noon to-
day a colored man approached them and
without warning seized the formers pock-
etbook and disappeared in the neighbor-
ing woods.
The young ladies were much frightened
and 1t was some minutes before they
could recover from the shock and notify
the police.
A lookout was Immediately sent through
the District for the man, WHO is described
as being of a dark brown skin, about
twenty-One years of age. five feet eight
inches tall. weighing about $50 pounds
and wearing a dark suit and derby hat.
Several officers were dispatched to the
scene and began a search.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
Stranded Schooner Burns.

QCOGUE, n. y, March 15.-Fire to-
day completed the wreck of the schooner
Miles NJ. Merry, which was stranded on
sand bar off Moriches February II last
Efforts to reclaim her were recently
a a>andoned and she had been stripped Of
everything movable. Today the Moriches
life-saving station crew discovered her
ablaze. No one was on board and it was
supposed she had been purposely fired to
clear the beach as far as possible of the
wreckage. The Merry was a compare
lively new four-master, owned in Boston,
and was on her way from Boston to New
port News when she ran ashore in fog
last month.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
TARIFF BILL READY.
Payne Measure to Be introduced in
House Tomorrow.

The Payne tariff bill will be introduced
in the House tomorrow Immediately after
the Presidents message is read. The SUBJ
committee was in session today for two
hours and will meet again before taking
final action on the bill 1t is understood
that several matters still remain unset
tied. Mr.. Payne said today that the bill
will be ready to introduce when the Presi-
dents message is read, and that he will
issue statement to accompany the BILL
we will be ready with the tariff bill
as soon as the House is ready for u.s."
Representative Gaines Of West Virginia
or the committee said today. But we will
hold further meetings before the bill is
finally acted on
Evening star., 1909-03-15
Result of the Caucus
of House Democrats.

One hundred and sixty-seven
democratic members of the
House OF Representatives today
bound themselves to support
Champ Clark CT Missouri in his
fight on the rules of the House.
This action W.. taken at the
caucus which elected Mr.. Clark
nv the democratic nominee for
Speaker. Representative Shep-
pard of Texas, who is expected in
time to vote on the rules in the
House, and Representative Nc
DermOtt of Illinois, whose alb
sence from the caucus was not
accounted for. will increase to
169 the number of democrats who
will be present on the floor Of the
House, which would require the
republican "insurgents' to whip
into line twenty-five members in
stead of twenty-four, In order to
overcome the republican ma
jority.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four hours
beginning at = pm yesterday:
Thermometer-March IA, 4 pm. As; s
pm, Al; l. midnight. 3S. March To- 4
a m, 30; IA M, 35; IL noon, Al; > pm.
AZ Maximum, 43, at pm. March 10;
minimum, "a, 6 am. March Is.
Barometer March IA; pm. 80: S
pm, 5000 L. midnight. 1901 March 10:
am, no3; am. 30.13; noon, 30 IL;
pm, 3o13-
Maximum temperature past twenty -four
hours, ~. a year ago, IL.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
Man With Golden Nose Dies.

LEXINGTON, KY, March 15.-Patrick
Lamphear one of the most widely known
Bourbon whisky experts in America, died
here last night of pneumonia. He was
born in Ireland siXty-fve yeats ago. His
skill in determining the quality Of whisky
by its aroma had gained large salary
for him and had won for him the sooruuet
of '.the man with the golden nose
Evening star., 1909-03-15
Sailors Commended for Bravery.

For gallant action in going to the rescue
of a sh!pmate the Secretary of the Navy
has personally commended Richard A.
Hyland, coal passer of the United States
ship Colorado. and Bruce Conrad ordi-
nary seaman OF the United Safes ship
Washington. Ensign Culoertson of the
United States ship South Dakota reported
the affair to the authorities. 1t occurred
AT La Boca on the night OF December o
last. a coal passer on the Colorado
named Liebendorfer fell Oft the end OF
the dock between X and a barge and
would undoubtedly have lost his life but
for the prompt action of Hyland AID Con-
rad. VINO jumped overheard to his assist
ance. Because of the darkness the three
men were gotten on board with consIdera-
bic difficulty.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
Want Their Cases Advanced.

a motion was entered III the Supreme
Court of the United States for the ad-
vancement on the docket of the cases
OF Peckham and Haas, the New Workers
who are charged with the premature di-
vulgence of the government cotton re-
ports The court took the motion under
consideration.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
STANDARD OIL FINED s2o,0oo
Judge Hazel at Buffalo Denies Mo-
tion for New Trial.

BUFFALO, n. Y, March 15-Judge
Hazel, in the United States court. today
denied the motion of the Standard Oil
Company for a new trial, and imposed a
fine of $4,000.
The case hinged on the Standard Oil
Companys accepting concessions from
railroads on the shipments of oil from
Olean, n. Y, to Rutland and other points
In Vermont. There were in all 346 counts
found against the oil company. but thus
far only 40 have been considered. The
railroads involved are the New York Cen
tral, the Pennsylvania and the Rutland.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
Preparing Nominations.

from the White House today. but the
President is understood to be getting
ready to send some to the upper body
of Congress tomorrow or within a day
or two Several callers today discussed
appointments with the President and he
had more time than at any time since
his induction into office to give to these
things.
William Loeb. ir.. former secretary TO
President Roosevelt and now collector Of
customs at the port of New York. at
the White House for d few minutes to-
day. He came over from New York for
some business in the Treasury and drop
ped in to pay his respects.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
Secretary Nagel to Visit New York

Secretary Nagei of the Department of
Commerce and Labor will leave for New
York tomorrow night, where he will see
his daughter who sails for Europe by the
Oceanic Wednesday. While in New York
Secretary Nagel will pay his first official
visit to Ellis Island and its immigrant
station. His stay in the city will be of
short duration.
Evening star., 1909-03-15

Lynchburg. Va. fairly teens with en-
thusiasm over the proposed organization
of A chamber of commerce tonight. when
a mass meeting is to be held for that pur
pose. The organization Is to be capital
lied at $4,000. and it appears now that all
of the stock will be subscribed before or
ganization.
Evening star., 1909-03-15
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.
Republican Caucus Committee Named
to Reorganize Membership.

Senator Hale, chairman of the republi-
can caucus OF the Senate, today an
ship of the republican committee to Sc
lect the standing committees Of the Sen
ate: Aldrich, chairman; Kean, McCum-
rah and DiXen.
The committee Immediately proceeded to
reorganiZe the committees
Evening star., 1909-03-15

CONTINUED from First Page)
| and difficult session of Congress- The
| adjustment OF the national revenues has
| been since the foundation of the govern
| ment, fundamental question, yielding
| to none other in Importance.
| Even In the civil the question of
| adequate revenue marched side by side
| with the valor of our armies and the
patriotism Of our people. And in time of
peace even disordered finances are a
prolific source of national i'll, not SO acute
| as those of war. but yet fruitful of calam-
ity for the general interest and suffering
| for the individual.
| These considerations should animate
US to a high devotion to the duty before
| US. We must subordinate personal feel
| ngs to the general good. trusting to the
considerate Judgment of the people for
| approval of our work when it shall have
been completed"
Oath Is Administered.
Mr.. Cannon then took the oath, which
| was administered to him by Representa-
| tive Bingham of Pennsylvania, ''the
| father of the House.
The members OF the House were sworn
| in by delegations, Speaker Cannon reading
the oath Of office to all who could crowd
into the well in front Of his desk. This
formality having been concluded, the
House adopted the caucus slate, re-elect-
| ing the present officers OF the House.
The substitute offered by Representa-
, tive Clayton of Alabama as the demo-
cratic caucus slate of officers OF course,
! received the solid vote of that side
After all officers had taken the oath
| the usual formal resolution to notify the
| Sena4 and the President that the House
| was ready for business-which were of
fered by Representatives Driscoll of New
| York Rowland of Ohio and Olmstead of
| PennSy SylVania-Werc adopted Represent-
atives Omstead of Pennsylvania, McKin-
| lay Of California and Clark of Missouri
| were appointed by the Speaker as "A COM
mittee on the part of the House to join
with Senate committee in notifying
| Mr.. Taft that Congress was ready to re-
ceive any communication addressed to it.
The House then took up the question
of rules.