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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-25
Crushed Between Two Cars.
GO EASY ON THE EATS.
Mysterious Message to Those Pre-.
pairing for Taft Reception.

NEW ORLEANS, La, August 25,-FoI.
lowing the pronunciamento of Louis
Quintero. author of the Louisiana code
duello, that there would be not thing doing
in the stovepipe hat line among members
of the committee of reception who will
meet President Taft here i'm October, an
other bomb was thrown into the camp
of the punctilious this morning, when
Philip Werlein, president of the
Progressive Union. gave out letter writ
ten to him by d member of the Presi-
dents ''golf cabinet" In which the writer
made this startling appeal: 60 easy on
the eats
Mr.. Werlein declines to divulge the
author of this order, but it came direct
from the President, and now every mem
Der of the famous court of Creole cooks
is tearing his hair in agony lest the Presi-
dent bring his own sandwiches to the
numerous banquets that are preparing in
honor of him and the Vice President. a
few sundry cabinet officers and the covey
of governors who will be here for the
deep waterways convention.
The secret Of the order that bids fair ia
become as famous as Don't give up the
ship" and Give me liberty or give me
death" lies in the fact that Mr.. Taft
put his alimentary system In bad shape
when he was here early in the year. The
court of cooks contrived food for the
presidential party that had the call over
any meal that any king ever got away
with.
Hence the order Go easy with the
eats" Whether the order will be obeyed
is saddened, but the members may find
a way to get around the awesome COM
mand, for New Orleans Is just another
term for eat.
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BOATS WILL RUN TO NORFOLK
POTOMAC a CHESAPEAKE COM
PANY TO EXTEND LINE.
Five Steamers to Go Into Commits
sion October Ito Build
Two New Vessels.

The Potomac and Chesapeake Steam
boat Company has planned to operate an
extension to Norfolk to further develop
the Potomac river trade. The steamers
of this line, which now go only to the
mouth of the river, will about October 1
establish direct passenger and freight
line between the National Capital and the
Virginia city. The line will begin operat-
ing with the steamers st. Johns. Queen
Anne Capital City, Wakefield and Estelle
Randall. Specifications for bids on two
more steamers TO cost about $500, 900 each
have also been asked.
This extension is calculated to divert
q considerable amount of the Baltimore
bound freight to Norfolk, which has
hitherto been handled by the steamers
Railway Company and better known as
the Weems line. The Norfolk Board of
Trade is giving the new line all of the
assistance possible in the location of a
terminal dock in that city. The body
has also sent delegations to various Po-
tomac and Rappahannock river sections
In an effort to have the farmers and
merchants centralize their commercial re-
lations in Norfolk. The only drawback.
it is said, which has previously existed
in sending the produce of the farms to
that city has been Intellectual transpor-
tation connections.
Norfolk merchants, especially those
in the commission business, are jubi-
liant over the proposed line and have
pledged their active support to the man
agement. Several live freight solicitors
are also now visiting in the farming
sections of Underwater Va. drumming
up business for the new line. On ac-
count of the fact that for many years
past the farmers of the lower Poto-
mac country have desired to send prod
uce to the Virginia city and have had
no effectual means, 1t is expected that
before a very long time has elapsed that
much will be shipped by way Of the
new line.
When w. B. Emmert, vice president and
general manager, was seen this morning
he admitted that the connection between
this city and Norfolk will be established
about October /. He said that the steamer
st. Johns will first ply between this city
and Norfolk. 1t will connect with all the
river steamers of the company and carry
their freight to the Virginia city and
Washington. Later when the trade in
creases other steamers will be placed in
the service.
The ST Johns was brought here about
city and Colonial Beach. She is the larg-
est side-wheel steamer ever in service on
the Potomac. and is admirably adapted
for the Norfolk trade both as regards
speed and carrying capacity. She was
built for service to the Savannah and
ST. Johns river in Florida. and is an ex-
ceptionalIy strong-huled vessel. For the
Norfolk service her passenger apartments
will be renovated and refurnished. and
she will be made an up-to-date steamer
In all respects.
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PROHIBITION LAWS SIGNED
GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA AP.
PROVES ENTIRE CODE.
Drastic Legislation Against the
Liquor Traffic Passed by the
State Solons.

MONTGOMERY. Ala. August 25.-The
whole code of prohibition laws passed by
the legislature at the session which ad-
journed last night was signed by the
governor today, including the Fuller bill.
about which there has been so much talk
all over the country.
Others prevent the use or distribution
of liquors in clubs; make it unlawful for
foreign corporations to break the tenn
perance laws; provide for impeachment
of sheriffs who refuse to obey the laws;
make it the duty of municipalities to fix
and enforce prohibition laws like those
in effect in the state; prevent soft-drink
stands from using screens or storing
liquors of any kind, and prevent gam
bling by prohibiting barred doors in any
public place or the use therein of cleo
trio bells. dumb walters or other such
machinery.
The fact that the bills were signed to-
day was sent by wire to sheriffs over the
state. who are already busy. BY the
Fuller bill all places under suspicion
may be raided and liquors found in them
destroyed.
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ituation which warranted him in APP
ealing to another branch of the service
nd finally to the President, and this in
ident is responsible for a great deal OF
he suspicion which surrounds the whole
transaction. The province of the for
stry service is TO investigate the value
+ lands intended for or set aside for
observation, and In this case. the for
stry service has already sent experts
nto the field to examine the lands.
officials on the Defensive.
The way the situation is said to frame
p now is that practically some officials
f the Interior Department are sought te
ne put in the attitude of placing OBJ
tacles in the way. or at least not facili'
ating the efforts of the government tc
:eep these coal lands from private &C.
uisition. 1t is not known, outside OF in
ide official circles. how far the President
.oes in asking for information along thai
ne or whether, In fact, he even entertaini
he existence of grounds for asking an ex'
,anation of that character.
As part of the Wrangle between the
'orestry service and the land Office The
.harge is made in a published interview
~ Mr.. Overton Price, associate for
.ster. that the land Office refused access
% the official records to the law officer
If the forest service until a vigorous
granted to all records except those per-
aiming to Mr.. CLAWS appeal over the
reads of his chiefs.
Secretary Ballinger was formerly at
:orney for some of the Cunningham
interests in these coal cases. but upon
entering the cabinet turned them all
over to Acting Secretary Pierce. A dis
patch from Seattle published in morn
ng paper states, however, that Score
AIRY Ballinger. upon his visit west. con-
.erred with officials and others about
The lands.
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DOWN TO THE FINALS.
Clothier Will Meet Mclaughlin TO
morrow at Newport.

NEWPORT, r. l., August 25.-William
J. Clothier defeated Thomas G. Bundy and
NJ E. Mclaughlin defeated G.. F. Touch
ard i'm the semi-finals of the national ten
mis- tournament here today. each match
being won by three sets to one. Clothier
will meet Mclaughlin In the finals to-
morrow. Clothier won by the scores OF
6-3. 60, 6-S and TO. and Mclaughlin
by 6--3 h6, rs and 60.
The weather was of the best for good
tennis, and the hardest fought matches
of the tournament were played of today
when the two cracks from the west.
Thomas c. Bundy of Los Angeles and
Maurice F. Mclaughlin, the Pacific
states champion. met the two remain
ing eastern players, William j. Clothier
of Philadelphia and G. f. Touchard of
New York.
when the Clothier- Bundy match was
started on the championship court every
seat was taken. The 1905 champion was
the fayorite in this match, although
Bundy was expected to make 1t a hard
fight all the way.
In the other match Mclaughlin, who is
only twenty years old. was conceded an
easy victory over Touchard by, the ex-
pertS.
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Gov. Clark to Call.
OPEN GAME WITH SERMON.
Chicago Minister'S Suggestion Re
zarding Sunday Base Ball.

CHICAGO, August PA sermon would
be fitting opening to each major league
base bali game played on Sunday, accord
ing to Bruce Barton, son of the Rev. w.
e. Barton. pastor of the First Congre-
sational Church. Oak Park. He declared
last night that although he did not favor
Sunday base ball he thought the plan
feasible.
Barton said he had mentioned the mat
ter to some Of the prominent ministers of
Chicago. and also has set the facts before
persons connected with the management
of major league teams. and that In all
instances his suggestion had been APP
proved. Barton says that the matter has
been approved both by President Charles
Murphy OF the Chicago Nationals and
Charles Ebbetts Of Brooklyn.
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EXCURSION TO RICHMOND.
Mrs. Gill to Chaperone a Party
From Washington.

Airs. j. r. Gill. superintendent of the
Male Orphan Asylum of Richmond, Va,
who for many years has conducted select
excursions from the Virginia capital to
Washington. will tomorrow conduct a
party of local people to her home city for
a three-day visit. The excursion train
will leave the Union station tomorrow
afternoon at 3:45 o'cock. and returning.
leave Richmond the same hour Saturday
afternoon. The round trip Is 2-75.
Mrs. Gill's excursions are famous al
over Virginia and are called by the young
folks marrying trips" for there's hardly
ever time when a dozen or more en-
gagged couples do not wait for one of the
excursions and come to Washington To
be married.
The excursion to Richmond tomorrow
will be conducted on the high plane and
in the efficient manner that marks all oil
Mrs. Giu's efforts In this line.
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HEARTS OF TEXANS MADE GLAD
PRESIDENTS TIME AT DALLAS
INCREASED ONE HOUR.
Sun Paints Another Coat on Presi-
Dental Face During Game of
Golf at Beverly.

BEVERLY, August 25.-While President
Taft was pursuing the elusive golf ball
over the sun-baked links of Myopia today
Private Secretary Carpenter was making
glad the hearts of the citizens of Dallas,
Tex, by wiring them that the President
would be with them next Ostober for
three hours instead of two. as originally
planned.
1t was disappointed little company of
Texans that left Beverly Monday after
noon, after fruitless effort to change
the western itinerary SO as to enable the
President to see more of Dallas. but yes
terday afternoon, after Secretary Carpen-
ter and his board of time table experts
had readjusted the Baton Rouge visit,
they tackled the Dallas problem, and to-
day it was discovered that fast train
from Houston would make UP the desired
time.
Mercury Scars in Beverly.
1t was hot in Beverly today and hotter
at Myopia, for there was very little breeze
across the Weyham hills, and the sun
painted another coat Of tan on the Pres
idents face and hands. Most men carry
ing tri1e more weight for age than is
usual would have fought shy OF three
mile tramp over rugged hills under an al
most tropical sun. but the torrid condi-
tions had no terrors for the President to-
day as he hit the golf ball for drive Of
100 yards. lined out a 1s0-yard brassy.
laid his third on the green and holed out
with an eighteen-foot putt for a par 4.
Whether this effort was on the Long
Tree hole or on the equally extended
valley, only Capt. Butt and the faith
full caddy know. and they are both I'M
der bonds Of secrecy.
Gov. Clark to Call.
Among the Presidents callers this
week will be Walter Clark, the Wash
ington newspaper man who has re-
Gently been appointed Governor of
Alaska. Mr.. Clark is on a yachting
cruise on the New England coast, and
will pay his respects and formally
thank the President for the appoint
mert. It was said in Beverly. today that
Senator Aldrich would reach the Prick
estate at Prides Crossing before night
in anticipation Of his conference with
the President tomorrow, but Secretary
MacVeagh is not looked for until to-
morrow.
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Low Scores of Marines.
NO POLITICS IN CENSUS.
Supervisors Barred From Holding
Office as Party Committeeman.

President Taft is leaving nothing undone
to make it clear that he does not intend
that census work and politics shall be
mixed. Acting Secretary McHarg of the
Department of Commerce and Labor to-
day received letter from Mr.. Carpenter,
secretary to the President, stating that
census supervisors who hold political po-
sitions, such as secretaryships or chair
manships of county committees, must give
up either their political or government po-
sition.
In a number of states, and this is par
ticularly true of the south, republican
politicians have been recommended for
appointment as supervisors of the census.
Complaint was made that as the super
visors have authority to appoint enumera
tors 1t would be possible for them to build
up powerful political positions.
Mr. Carpenters letter was written at
the direction of the President. and Mr.
McHarg Immediately communicated its
contents to Director Durand. AS this is
not season of political activity, it is
likely that the. effect will be wholesale
designations on the part of persons hold
ing local republican or democratic party
position.
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FINE RUGS AND FURNITURE.
Exhibition and Sale Is Announced
bv Coblens d Co.

Coblens & Co.. auctioneers. 10th and F.
streets northwest. announce their first ex-
hibition of floor coverings from oriental
and domestic looms. and also OF repro
ductive and novelty furniture. The public
has been cordially invited to inspect the
goods on exhibition. The oriental rugs are
said to be the largest collection, Of such
goods ever seen in Washington, and the
domestic rugs are of the highest quality
and in many instances splendid copies of
oriental patterns. The furniture exhibited
is described as of substantial construction
and of all styles. The first sale will be
held the morning of Friday. September 3.
Reliable goods only Is the motto of the
firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-25

ASS 4VA6s
the Juvenile Court His little charge.
dressed neatly in knickerbockers, is Lee
Pong. the Chinese boy, who has the Of
ficials of the Juvenile Court from Judge
De Lacy down adjusting their thinking
caps.
Just a bit over a week ago little Lee
came into the court on charge of In
corrigibility. Leo Woy, who resides on
Pennsylvania avenue near Sd street
northwest, is an uncle of the boy. He
told Acting Judge Callan that Lee was
incorrigible, that he was afflicted with
the wanderlust, that he tarried near
theaters where the heavy-handed villain
was always pursuing the fair heroine,
and that he believed for the boys good
the court should take him in charge. He
wanted him sent to a public institution
where he would be taught to be an hon.
orable and upright man. Little Lees
parents, tbs said, died in Chicago a year
ago.
Lee listened attentively while his uncle
told the court of the way he loved to
stray from his roof. The probation Of
ficer smiled down at the little fellow and
since that time Lee has been devoted to
Mr.. Copp.
II want to be an American citizen. -
is what he told the probation officer
later. and now Mr.. Copp is doing his best
to find the boy home. Lee Is about
fourteen years or age.
Don't Like Chop Sticks.
The laundry and the chop sticks do not
appeal to the little chap. He wants
ever to dress like an American. He
wants to live like an American. and he
wants to be thoroughly assimilated.
Little Lee knows how to talk out In
meeting In the Juvenile Court he told
Judges De Lacy and Calian that what he
wanted was to be an American. He has
an idea that there is no iron-clad limit
on the academy of American immortals
and he wants to take his chances.
He knows full well that If he stands
back with the Confucian civilization his
chances will to some extent be- hindered
and that it's about as near a sure thing
as Old Sol will rise tomorrow that he
will be eliminated from the list of con.
testants. He wants, when he grows up
to beat the war post in front of his little
home each morning and let his chests ex,
pand as he exclaims: II am an Ameri.
can
Who will help him?
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LIQUOR LICENSE GRANTED.
Columbia Turnverein's Application
Approved by Excise Board.

The excise board today granted a liquor
license to the Columbia Turnverein, per-
uniting the organization to do business
at It's new home, 92S NJ street. Three
hearings were given before the board took
favorable action.
Two of the hearings resulted in refusal
to grant the application. new appli-
cation was presented and the protest re-
newed, but the board thought the appli-
cants had made showing which en-
titled them to favorable consideration and
granted the license.
At the hearing yesterday several of the
former protestants withdrew their objec-
lions, it was stated. and several members
of Congress signed the petition asking for
favorable consideration of the applica-
ton.
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Valuable Cargo in Transit.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. august -.
Gable advices from Yokohama give
news of the most valuable cargo ever
transported across the Pacific. now bound
for Puget sound on the Great Northern
Steamship Company's liner Minnesota It
was specified to include 5000 bales OF
raw silk. 10000 chests of tea and $1,000
kates of Manila hemp. The value of
silk and tea alone aggregate $3.00O00o.
ers consignments to more than 81. 000, 00O.
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WHO WILL TAKE lee PONG?
he WANTS TO GROW UP A
REAL AMERICAN.
Little Chinese Lad Trails After
Probation officer Copp Looking
for Helping Hand.

Have you seen kind-faced man walk
Ing down 1.-The avenue" with gentle
looking little celestial holding to his
hand? If you have, you have seen the
guardian of the children of Washing
ton," Chief Probation Officer Copp of
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Sons of Vets Wonder Who
Will Be Next Commander.
THREE ASPIRANTS IN FIELD
Business Transacted at Session
Which Opened at O'Clock. :.
MEMORIALS TO BE ERECTED
Recommendations of Commander.
in-Chief for Building and Monu-
ment Under Consideration.

who will be the new commander-in-
chief?''
This was the frequent salutation today
at the Arlington Hotel, where the Sons
Of Veterans. U. S. A, were congregated.
The political situation in the organi-
cation was eagerly discussed by the nu-
merous delegates to the twenty-eighth
national encampment. There are three
Richmonds in the field who desire to sue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-25
Australia's Imperial Squadron.

announces today that the Australian
squadron of the imperial navy will con-
sist of one armored cruiser three other
cruisers. six torpedo boat destroyers and
three submarines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-25

In row at livery stable In Lynch
burg. Va, Jack Traynham stabbed
I'D" Turner several times. Turner died
en- route to the hospital. The principals
are negroes and the night is Thought to
have been about q woman. Traynham
was arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-25
Funeral Of Mrs. Fannie q. Potts

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Grif-
fiss Potts, who died in New York Mon
day, will be held tomorrow morning in
st. Matthew'S Catholic Church. Inter :
ment will be private. Mrs. Potts was
the wife of Rear Admiral Robert Potts
of the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-25

Census Supervisors for Mississippi.
Director Durand OF the census bureau
announced today the appointment of
three census supervisors for Mississippi.
They are Rufus Falls Gillispie, second
supervisors district: Samuel Forest
Thigpen, fifth supervisors district, and
Lemuel Parker Conner, seventh super
visor's district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-25
RAILWAY SUED FOR $4,000
ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN OF
LATE MRS. COTTON.
Two Cars Crushed Her to Death
April Last-only Woman
Soldier.

Suit for $4,000 damages was today filed
In the Supreme Court of the District Of
Columbia against the Capital Traction
Company by Harriet T. Lipp, as admin
istratrix of the late Sarah E. Cotton (usu-
ally known as Mrs. Sarah e. Thomp son,
the name of her first husband) who was
struck and killed by cars of the defendant
company while crossing the tracks at LIST
and streets southeast April q last
Mrs. Thompson was said to be the only
woman borne on the rolls Of the pension
bureau as q soldier of the United States
During the civil war she rendered valu-
able service to the Union army. and was
instrumental in effecting the capture of
Gen. John T. Morgan. Mrs. Thompson
discovered the hiding place of Gen. Nor
gan in Ohio and gave the Information to
the federal troops. She led them to his
place of concealment and was otherwise
instrumental In his capture. For this serv-
Ice and other acts of bravery during the
struggle she was given recognition as a
soldier. Gen. Morgan was captured dur
of the war, after he had terrorized the
state
Crushed Between Two Cars.
Mrs. Cotton was crossing the tracks at
list and B streets the morning of April
II to take car for the Post Office De-
partment. where she was employed in the
sixth auditors Office. She was caught be-
tween two cars moving in opposite direc-
tons and her life was crushed out. It is
alleged in the declaration filed today that
her death was due to the negligent man.
ner in which these cars were operated.
The suit, filed through Attorney A. L.
Newmyer. is on behalf of her four sur.
viving children.
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First Flight in Russia.

ODESSA, August 25.-The first flight of
an aeroplane in Russia occurred here yes
terday. The machine is of local manu-
faeture, and il was plotted by an Italian
named Catani. It covered four miles at a
height of ten feet. but the descent was
disastrous. The forepart of the machine
vas wrecked and Catani was picked up
unconscious and badly cut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-25

Harper Leaves Board Of Directors.
Robert N. Harper resigned today as n
member of the board of directors Of
the National Metropolitan Bank Clar-
ence Moore was elected to fill the va
cAncy.
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Gar Airship Patron.

ST. PETERSBURG, August 25.-Em-
peror Nicholas has accepted the post of
patron to the Aero Club of st. Peters
burg, which consequently will hereafter
be known as imperial"
He has donated large sum of money
to the club, at the same time permitting
four of the grand dukes to be enrolled as
honorary members. Grand Duke Michael
Alexandrovitch is honorary president OF
the pluh
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oRvILLE NEARLY READY.
Great Interest In His Coming
FLIGHTS in Germany.

BERLIN. August 2J.-Orville Wright is
making his final preparations for the
aeroplane flights that he will undertake
shortly at the Tempeihof parade ground.
His machine was today transferred from
the military aeronautic headquarters at
Tegel to the parade ground. where an
enormous crowd gathered to watch the
completion of the arrangements.
When Mr.. Wright appeared he was
given an ovation. He said that 1t prob
ably would be several days before he
would undertake to fly.