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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-05
SPANS NAVAL PROGRAM
Adoption of Plans Followed by
Move to Strengthen Fortresses.

special tahlegram 10 The Star.
MADRID, April 1.-The recent Journey
of King Alfonso to Ceuta, accompanied
by the war minister had great political
significance. The visit had for It's main
object the fulfillment of the second part
of the program for naval reconstruction
TWO years ago IL was reported that Spain
would reconstruct her navy, and then be-
gin the renovation Of her military ports.
making Ferrol. Vigo. Cadiz. Cartagena.
Rosas. Mahon. Ceuta. Mellla and Tene-
rife places capable of giving shelter to
and protecting Spanish squadrons. or
squadrons belonging to allied or friendly
powers. The naval program has now
passed both chambers without modiflca-
ton.
Several weeks ago ii was decided to
study the second portion of the pro-
gram. and, therefore. the king personally
and the new minister of war, Gen. IL
mares. visited Ceuta and CadiZ. In their
visits to strategical places the best means
OF placing fortresses will be studied, and
in the next budget the necessary credit
will be asked for the military works and
for guns. which will he manufactured In
the Spanish works at Trubia which have
already been fitted for turning out heavy
pieces up TO 1875 inches. Shells will be
made In the military factory at Sevilla.
AT CadiZ and Ceuta the ports will he
sheltered and the batteries constructed in
such way as To render them extremely
difficult to attack. This spring King AL
fonso will examine other ports F'errol
and Vigo receiving special study. All this
great reform OF the military ports of
Spain Is being done in full accord with
England. and England is particularly
anxious that the work shall he carried
out in the shortest possible time
The days when England was not SO
closely related to Spain and was opposed
to Notifications in the environs of Glib
raltar are now over. and both nations are
In full agreement in recognizing that the
straits of Gibraltar are like the jaws, of a
bulldog. which would be stronger still il
the lower jaw. which is Ceuta, had a
strong row of teeth. Thus the batteries
of Ceuta and Gibraltar could cross fires
and set the whole strait in a blaze IL
necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-05
GREEK UPRISING IN EPIRus.
Report From Salonica Says Plans
Have Aroused the Turks.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BERLIN. April "a correspondent of
the Cologne Gazette. writing from Sa-
lonica, says that 1t Is an open secret that,
should the Cretan problem not be settled
to their satisfaction. the Greeks intend to
organize an uprising in Epirus, prepara-
tions for which have already been made.
1t is also stated that the Greeks are we'll
supplied with money for this purpose.
Although the determined attitude mani
tested of late by the Turkish government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-05
Uneasiness Over Situation in Turkey

Special Cahlegram 10 The Star
. CONSTANTINOPLE. April ). Fifty
members of the chamber of deputies have
urged the grand. vizier to take measures
to remedy the situation of affairs at
Basra, which is becoming worse every
day, owing to the increase of brigandage.
The deputies express the fear that IL no
steps are taken foreign powers may in
tervene. Reports which have been re-
ceived from towns in Mesopotamia also
cause great uneasiness here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-05

were mighty fighters, and an armory Of
weapons has been prepared for the
church militant of olden times. Swords
of ancient pattern, made of painted
wood with twine-covered handles. in
sheaths craftily fashioned from old limo
leum, have been 50 cleverly made that
none can tell they were not used in the
crusades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-05

has somewhat restrained the ardor of the
Greeks it would be imprudent on the part
of the Turks not to prepare for all posi-
bilities The circumstance deserves men-
tionng that the Turks are very rluch in.
clined to believe that the idea of a Greek
uprising in Epirus is encouraged by Aus
tria-Hungary-
The Turks, however. have adopted their
precautionary measures and are ready to
suppress any rising at whatever cost.
That only a massacre can enSue is, OF
course evident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-05
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
POTOMAC 4 CHESAPEAKE STEAMBG
COMPANY.

POTOMAC l. CHESAPEAKE STEAMBOAT
EIGHTH STREET WHARF.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MARCH %. 1909.
Steamers Leave Washington. ID. c..
SUNDAY and THURSDAY at 4 Am for land
ings as far as NOMINI, including GRINDERS.
BRICK HOUSE. BERRYS, WlRTS AND MAS
SEYS
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY at pm for
landings as far as EDGEWATER and PAR
HAMS POINT. including the Wicomico river
landings and those in Nomini creek
TUESDAY at pm for landings as far as
MASSEYS and wIRTS. including GRINDERS.
BRICK HOUSE and BERRYS.
SATURDAY at q am. for landings far as
NOMINI. including Wicomico river landings
Schedule subject to tide and weather and TO
change without notice.
For detailed Information, call Phone Main 53f2.
". b. EMMERT. Vice President and Genl.
mh27.tf W. F. CARNE. 1r.. Genl. Agent
MARYLAND. DELAWARE AND VIRGINIA
RAILWAY CO.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MARCH d.
Steamers leave Washington every Tuesday.
Thursday and Sunday ut 4 pm for river land
fngs and Baltimore. arriving at Baltimore early
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday mornings Re-
turning. leave Baltimore pier No. j. Light ST..
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday at pm. ar
irving in Washington early Monday. Thursday
and Saturday mornings. All river freight must
be prepaid. Passenger accommodations strictly
frst-class Electrically lighted and cuisine per-
feet.
STEPHENSON & BRO. Agents.
Telephone Main 745. 9Th st. Wharf.
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FOUR THOUSAND IN PAGEANT
EXTENSIVE PREPARATIONS FOR
CHURCH EVENT AT LONDON.
Will Take Place at Fulham Palace
June 10 to 16-Under Patron
age Of Archbishop.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
/ LONDON. April 5.-In preparation for
the great English Church pageant. which
is to take place at Fulham Palace during
the afternoons and evenings Of the six
days from June 10 to June Is under the
patronage of the Archbishops of Canter-
bury and York. with the Bishop of Lon
don as chairman of the executive COM
mittee and Frank Lascelles as master,
many busy fingers have engaged for two
months in getting ready the costumes
and properties for the 1000 performers
who will fill parts in the various cpl
sodes. which include the publication of
the edict of Constantine. the foundation
Of Iona by Columbia. Augustine's ar
rival in Britain. Alden and Oswald at
Hamburger, Dunstan and the monks, the
amounting Of William I.
Thomas Of Canterburys Return and
Death, the Granting of the Great Charter.
the Foundation of the Catholic Church Of
New Sarum. Miracle Play and Pilgrimage
Mr. Cyril Maude and Mr.. Henry Ainley:
the Trial of Wycliffe. the Funeral Process
sion OF Henry V. the Founding OF King $
College, Cambridge: the Suppression of
the Monasteries and the Pilgrimage of
Grace, the Coronation Procession of Ed
ward vi, the Conservation of Parker.
Translators Presenting the Bible to James
l. Laud's Execution and the Acauittal of
the Seven Bishops. with a prelude repre-
senting the Founders of the Church and
finale entitled "Throushout All the
World"
Many Gorgeous Costumes.
The majority of the costumes are being
made at the Pageant House. In Fulham
road. under the direction of Mrs. Crox-
ton. Miss Homan Of the St. Dunstan So
ciety. who is responsible for the produc-
ton of the ecclesiastical garments and
Miss Jennie Moore. who did SO much for
the Winchester pageant.
The fathers. judging by the gorgeous
costumes, dressed far more wildly than
the bishops and curates Of today. Princes
Of the church in the old days were war
rior priests. and were brilliant in scarlet
and gold.
st. George of England will be played
by the Rev. w. Marshal the vice chair
man of the pageant committee, a tall.
clean-shaven clergyman. with a resonant
voice.
Churchmen and clergy in the old days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-05
IfGOing to Europe

Have your mail addressed the london office
OF The Washington Star, No ? Regent Street
London, England. IL desired. mail will be for
warded to all parts of Europe and the Cont
nent. Tourists requested to register at our
ONCE upon reaching London.
Washington Star London Office,
No. Regent ST.
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STEAMSHIPS.
Around the World Crmis

By SIS. Arabic 10000 tons Oct is. $500 AND UP.
30 Tours to Europe $40 up
R. NJ HICKS 1906 ST. NV. Washington.
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LADY ATHLYNE
Bv BRAN STOKER.

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
COLLEGE CIRCLES
HEAR OF BFTROTHAl
Graduates of State University
Will Be Married Dur:=g the
Month of September

BERKELEY, Aug. e.-An engage
ment of exceptional interest was wills
pered in society and college circles
today regarding Joseph Wheeler Binga-
man and Miss Genevieve Kimball. the
former a graduate with the class Of
1905 and the latter with the class OF
1908. Miss Kimban is also a member
Of the class OF 1907 Of Mills college.
Oakland. The wedding wiz be in Sep
TENDER.
Both the bride and groom elect are
popular and well known in the younger
set OF the bay cities Miss Kimban IS
the daughter of Captain Charles Kim
ball. a wealthy lumber merchant and
mill owner OF Healdsburg. where the
wedding win be solemnized-
She was president Of the student
body OF Mills college and captain OF
the basket ball team and head Of the
Y. ". c. A there She is a member
of the Delta Theta Delta OF Mills and
of the Alphi Omicron Pi OF the uni
versity.
Bingaman. who IS a prominent Oak
land lawyer. was captain OF the uni
versity band while an undergraduate
and a member OF the BachelOrdon club.
He IS an Elk, Mason and q member
of the Phi Delta Phi law fraternity.
He holds a degree from the academic
colleges and OF a Juris doctor from
the university law department here.
His home is in Salinas. where his
father is a capitalist.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
HURLED 700 FEET
DOWN PRfCIPICE
William Mcdonald of Oakland Is
Terribly Injured at
Devils Slide

CLOVERDALE. Aug s-william
Mcdonald. deputy assessor OF Ala
media county, who has been spending
his vacation at NcRae's hotel. went
over a precipice known as the Devils
slide yesterday and fell a distance OF
700 feet into Sulphur creek. a tribu-
tary OF the Russian river He was
terribly injured. but was alive when
rescuers went TO his assistance. He
was removed TO the hotel where ply
sieians entertain some hope OF his re-
covery.
McDonald's terrible fall was the re-
suit OF his heroism in trying 10 save
the lives Of two women and a man
VINO were riding with him in a wagon
along the Geyseryille road. They were
John and Mrs. Cooley and a woman
whose name has not been ascertained-
The grade was steep and the horses
became unmanageable. Seeing that an
accident was inevitable, Mcdonald
called TO his companions TO jump from
the vehicle before II was upset This
they did. all reaching places of safety.
Mcdonald then leaped TO the ground,
but he had waited too long, for he
struck on slope. down which he
rolled 10 the edge Of the cliff, over
which he was precipitated TO what
seemed instant death. That he was
not killed outright is regarded as mar
yelous-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
NEW SITE
FOR POSTOFF|C[
Federal Agent Says Fletter Es-
tate Holds Property at
Exorbitant Figure

ALAMEDA. Aug. special Agent
j. c. Sauter OF the department of jus
tice al Washington. who was sent here
recently TO inspect the sites offered for
the proposed federal building for the
postofFice, said today that he would
recommend the purchase of the Cap
tain R r. Thompson property In Cen
trail avenue adjoining the Alameda ma
tional bank realty. Sauter declared
that he considered that the price asked
for the Augusta Fletter lot at the
southeast corner of Oak street and
Santa Clara avenue. $4,000, was ex-
orbitant. as the land is assessed for
but s2e.5O0
The management of the Fletter es-
tate has placed an exorbitant price on
the piece OF land at the southeast cor
ner of Santa Clara avenue and Oak
street that the government would like
to purchase. said Special Agent
Sauter. The entire property is as
sessed for only $40, soc and all the gov
eminent asks for IS a piece lao feet
square The Fletter agents want $780,
600 for this / viii personally recon-
mend that the Thompson property in
Central avenue east OF Park street be
purchased. We have been offered this
property for $4,000
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
WILL START BANK
BOOKS FOR PUPILS
Teachers TO Supervise Savings
Accounts in 0akland's
Public Schools

OAKLAND. Aug School opened
for the fall term today with an in
crease in the enrolment OF pupils in
every district OF the city. although the
registration OF children is not COM
plete. As soon as the classes are or
ganized and the school work is en-
tered according TO requirements the
board Of education will put into force
the penny savings bank system which
was organized by the directors last
May. Accounts OF from one penny up
ward viii be received by teachers from
pupils after next Monday.
The purpose Of the savings system
Is 10 teach the school children thrift
Each pupil viii be provided with q
blank book in which viii be spaces
for so one cent stamps. For each
penny deposited the teacher will enter
q stamp in the pupils book. and when
two books are filed the 81 saved by the
child viii be deposited IN the Farm
ers' and Merchants savings bank al 4
per cent interest
Accounts may be withdrawn from
the bank at any time. but only through
the signature OF the parent or guard
ian When q pupil has its first dollar
IN the bank he will be permitted 10
make deposits OF small sums directly
TO the bank but still under the super
vision Of the school teachers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
FRAUD CHARGED IN
PURCHASEOF STOCK
Union National Bank Refused to
Make Delivery on Ground
Cashier Was Deceived

OAKLAND, Aug. Estimating that
fraud had been used. officials Of the
former Union national bank resisted
in Judge Ellsworth's court today an
attempt by George McBoyIe TO enforce
the delivery of stock valued at $50
purchased for $1,000.
Attorney R. NJ Fitzgerald. repre-
senting the bank, contended that the
alleged sale had been unlawful and
that former Cashier c. z. Palmer had
been deceived as 10 the actual values
o. H Burnham had deposited 5ss
shares of stock in the Durham STAN
ford> milling company with the bank
as security for a loan advanced to an
other company in which he was inter-
ested. Insolvency proceedings vested
the stock In the bank as absolute prop
erty. said Fitzgerald. In that ground
he argued that Palmer had no right
TO negotiate its sale without the con-
sent OF the board OF directors
The transaction took place when the
bank was being transferred from the
old Prather Adams regime to Dalzen
Brown and escaped notice by the di-
rectors. Later a refusal was voted
and the stock was not delivered, though
McBoyle claimed he rendered the cash
on several occasions
After considerable testimony had
been offered by Attorney 7. c. Cooga n
for McBoyle a motion for a non suit
was made by Fitzgerald and denied
The case will be resumed tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
RULES NEAR BEER"
BREAKS THE LAW
Berkeley Council Puts Lid on
Sale OF College Town
Beverage

BERKELEY. Aug She screws OF
the prohibition lid over this city were
given another twist BY the authorities
today and near beer" was placed on
the ban This liquor was sold as a sub
stitute for the real beverage until last
week, when federal revenue inspectors
swooped down on the local vendors and.
after warning a number. placed Al
Zeimer OF Center street under arrest
for refusing 10 pay a license Of SD
and an additional SO for failure 10
secure the license July l.
The city council this morning. in rul-
ing against near beer did not pass
an ordinance to that eject. but agreed
to eonstrue the present city ordinance
No 4S0-A. prohibiting the sale OF al
eoholic liquors, as including all liquors
which contain alcohol whether the
drink is intoxicating or not
This VIII make the law as the city
council reads II include all malt drinks
and soft drinks which contain the
slightest trace OK alcohol
The action Of the city authorities
VIII follow the action OF the federal
inspectors and all dealers who are
forced 10 pay the federal tax viii Be
judged as coming under the city or
dinance now IN force.
Chief NOllmer. On the advice OF the
council, issued orders 10 the vendors
OF near beer" TO cease its sale or
their arrests would follow The ac-
ton OF the police has caused unusual
activity IN this city among the ven
doris OF soft drinks
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
TeIegraphic Brevities

EvICTING FAMILIES OF STRIKERS
burg Aug. AT today Sheriff Gumbert
and three deputies served notice On ~ families
OF the strikers AT the steel car company's plant
at McKees rocks to vsezfe their homes within p
hours
ATLANTIC CITY THRoNGED-Atlantic city.
Aug 9.-More than 800 600 persons crowded the
Atlantic CITY hotels. boardwslks and beach be-
tween dawn and shutdown yesterday. The hotels
were compelled TO feed their hungry patrons in
RELAYS
REWARD FoR KIDEAPERsSt-L Louis. Aug
o-Acting Governor Gemlicb Of Missouri today
offered reward Of $500 for the capture Of each
who disappeared from their homes here week
ago.
MANY DEATHS FROM PLAeUE-Amor.
China. Aur. ait IS of1cizlly reported that 100
deaths from bubonic plague and IS from cholera
occurred IN this city during the two weeks end
Ing l6sr Saturday Conditions II the interior
districts are greatly improved
SINGERS HUSBAND DIEs-HonolaIu. Aug.
Q-Roherf Scott the divorced husband Of Patti
Rosa the singer and who was prominent several
years ago as an actor died here foday- Scott
had recently been employed as an inspector ct
the Honolulu board Of health
sHFEP oUARAETINED-wash Aug. O.
Owing 70 the existence am6ng sheep IN Wyomin1
Of Contagious. communicable disease known a
lin and leg disease. the secretary Of agriculture
has declared 3 quarantine. effective August II
On al the counties In Wyoming except those on
the southern border line
BURDETTE IMPRovIEG-Lcs Angeles. Aug.
e-Dr Robert J. Bnrderte. who Is Ill at his
summer home al Clifton By the Sea. was re-
ported much better to-day For the first time
since he ras taken III DR.. BHrdetfe arose this
morning free from pain. he ate hearty break
fast and read the newspapers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
Was on Vacation Trip

OAKLAND, Aug. e-William Nc
Donald, deputy assessor of Alameda
county, who was injured near Clover
dale this morning, lives with his
businessman. at 5z6 Thirty-second
street He has been in the employ of
the county for number Of years. and
about three weeks ago he left on his
annual vacation. Since then he has
been on an outing and hunting trip in
Mendocino county.
His father and his brother, Arthur
H Mcdonald. a San Francisco bust
nessman. left for Cloverdale as soon as
the news of his injuries reached them
and brought him back by train 10 Sau-
salito- There he was met by DR.. Frank
H Todd of this city and a party from
the county assessors Office, who
brought him TO his home in this city.
Mcdonald is z member OF the Masons
and Odd Fellows.
DR.. +. J. Todd arrived this evening
from Sausalito with Mcdonald and took
the injured man TO Provide nce hospital,
where the patient lies in a precarious
condition, the outcome of which is
doubtful The surgeon said tonight
that the deputy assessor may be saved
from death, yet may have to undergo
an operation because of a compound
fracture OF the left leg. II viii be per-
haps three or four days before the doc
tors Will know whether an amputation
of the limb is necessary.
McDonald's injuries, besides the
broken leg. consist of fractures OF ribs,
severe wounds on the head. the seri-
business of which is uncertain. bruises
OF the back along the spine and inter
nal injuries.
Information gathered at Sausalito
by Doctor Todd is that Mcdonald went
over a precipice for sheer fall of 500
feet Both the horses were instantly
killed and the wagon was demolished.
The man remained with the convey
ance the whole distance OF the fall. IL
is said. and no explanation is forth
coming the strange escape from death.
1t is believed. however. that Mcdonald
I fell on one Of the horses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
MUST OPEN FIRST
STREET BY TODAY
Peremptory Order Made by City
Council at Last Nights
Meeting

OAKLAND, Aug. s.-The city council
adopted a resolution tonight ordering
that First street be opened from Har-
rison street easterly to the north arm
Of the estuary peremptorily on Tues
day if q compromise between the city
and the occupants of the land involved
be not effected by that day. Negotia-
officials headed by Mayor Frank x
Mott and the owners of property in
yolved on the proposed opening.
The extension of First street was
preached several months ago by bust
ness interests which desired the i'm
provement- An old and forgotten deed
giving the city right of way for the
opening, was found and John z. Nc
Elroy. the then city attorney, advised
the city council 10 proceed TO force the
opening.
Prosecuting Attorney Ezra Decoto
requested the council TO pass an ordi-
nance licensing nickelodeons and penny
arcades. He reviewed the trouble he
has had with the Seventh street nick
slodeon. which Chief Of Police Wilson
peremptorily closed after numerous
complaints OF fraudulent games OF
chance being conducted in the place
i-du 1E1Scn- DcSoto explained lldl II
such resorts were licensed the council
would have power to proceed as IN the
case OF saloons which break the law
The council deferred for two weeks
the Southern Pacific company's appli-
cation for an extension and electriza-
ton Of the Webster street local line
The corporation asks franchise for
extending the tracks out Franklin
street to Twentieth. thence by private
right of way TO san Pablo avenue. The
whole line is to be electrified
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
RIVAL RAILWAYS SEEK
SAME RIGHT OF WAY
Hartman in Clash With the
Oregon Trunk Road

PORTLAND. Ore. Aug s.-The fed
eraI government has INTERVIEWED in the
fight which is going on in the rich
DeSchutes country between the Harri-
man interests and Porter Brothers. con-
tractors for the Oregon trunk railway
A restraining order was issued today
by Federal District Judge Wolyerfon,
forbidding the Hartman interests from
entering upon the southern 60 miles of
the Oregon trunk right of way between
Madras and the mouth of White creek.
This Injunction win be in force until
August Is. at which date the Deschttes
railway company is ordered 10 appear
in court and show cause why IL should
not be permanently restrained from
entering upon this right OF way
claimed by the Porter interests.