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Evening star., 1909-02-15
BERESFORD WILL VACATE POST
BRITISH ADMIRAL TO HAUL
DOWN HIS FLAG.
Several Members of Parliament De
eide to Question the Ministers
on the Matter.

LONDON, February 15.-Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford. who it was announced
last night will vacate the post of COM
mander-in-chief of the channel fleet
March 24, was seen today regarding this
statement, but he declined to discuss the
action of the admiralty.
Il can say nothing beyond this" said
the admiral, that it is my business to
obey orders, and / will haul down my
flag at the time the admiralty has ordered
me to do so. Any further information on
this subject must come from the admi-
ralty."
The service members of parliament
have decided to take an early opportunity
of questioning the ministers on this mat
ter Lord Beresford's friends believe
that he has been forced out of the navy
by the faction that follows Sir John
Fisher. first lord of the admiralty. with
whom he recently has waged a constant
strife.
If this turns out to be the case the dis
cussion of naval matters in parliament is
likely to be renewed, in an even more
heated manner than before.
The press is showing much interest as
to whether Lord Beresford will stand
for parliament, as he. has done before,
and debate naval policies
Evening star., 1909-02-15
GREAT IN ITS CONSEQUENCES
DIR. BUTLER DISCUSSES RESULTS
OF WRECK OF THE MAINE.
Believes Country Was United More
by the Spanish-American War
Than by Any Other Event.

The men who died upon the Sunken
battleship Maine were eulOgiZed by Rev.
DR.. j G.. Butler al meeting in Luther
Memorial Church on Thomas Circle, yes
terday afternoon at o'clock under the
auspices of the United Spanish " ar
Veterans of the District of Columbia.
Gustav f. Rausch, department com
mander. presided over the meeting, which
was largely attended.
What the firing on Fort Sumter was
TO the civil war and what the Boston
tea party was to the revolutionary war,
the sinking of the Maine was to the
Spanish-American war said DR.. Butler.
1T was the spark that fired the country
into the struggle for liberty as an etni-
cal principle. The loss of life on the
Maine was deplorable. but the results
were ma agnifcent. God often makes the
wrath of men to praise Him. and every
war this natiorIhas fought has advanced
us in the path of national Righteousness.
Country Welded Together.
THE Spanish-American war did more
than any other event / can imagine to
weld the country together. to make the
north and the south one. and to complete
the glorious work begun by the men who
laid down their lives in the civil war.
Now there is no north and no south. con-
sidered apart from the country as a
whole Our interests are the same, our
respect for the federal government is
the same, and much of our love of coun-
try was born on the battlefields in Cuba
and the Philippines. where northerner
and southerner fought side by side.
LAS to the results of the last war, it is
still too early to give the final verdict.
Cuba is free. but I fear her people are
not yet prepared for freedom. But what
ever obstacles we may have TO face, how
can We doubt that we shall overcome
them honestly and well, when we think
what a wonderful history we have had
and what wonderful nation We are.
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
was sung at the opening
Miss Ella Butler played as the ORGAN
prelude and postlude Columbia, the Gem
of the Ocean, and THE Star Spangled
Banner William Clabaugh sang
Your Flag and My Flag
Evening star., 1909-02-15
SIMON VOLTS TALK ON LINCOLN
ADDRESSES STUDENTS OF THE
WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL.

Students of the Western High School
gathered in the main hall of the building
at l o'clock this afternoon to listen to at
address on Lincoln delivered by Simon
Wolf. Mr. Wolf had intended to speak
to the students last Friday, but the
eleventh-hour holiday proclamation inter
fered with his plans.
At the close of his address he said:
Abraham Lincoln will for all time to
come stand as a model and an example
and to you. my young friends. no matter
where you may have been born, no mat
ter what your political proclivities may
prove to be, no matter what your social
afffnities may claim, Abraham Lincoln
will forever stand in the 'walhalla' OF
fame as the ideal typical American, who
represented In every fiber of his being
the grandest traits of American citizen
ship, and who embodied in every act the
loftiest conception of duty. not only to
the rich, but especially to the poor.
"He was q lawyer of distinction and
address at Gettysburg is without excep-
ton the symphony of eloquence whose
rhythm and fervor harmonic with the
soul beats Of the patriot and the scholar
He was a President, Washington not
excepted. who passed through the most
had to endure more, suffer more. than
any other of our immortal patriots, and
who had finally to give up his life as a
vindication and thus became the martyr
President of our history.
His Heroism and Loyalty.
"The patience, forbearance and humane
instincts Of the man constantly predomi-
mated, and no matter how trying the or
deal or how great the anguish for the
moment, he survived them all, and with
faith and confidence in God and to ulti-
mate victory he resigned himself to his
task with a heroism and loyalty beyond
compare
His career proves beyond question that
this great republic is the land Of opportu-
nifty. where, no matter how humble the
birth, how poor the parents. men and
women can rise to the highest positions
in the gift of the people If they are true
to their ideals and loyal to the best ira
ditions of the republic.
Thus, my young friends, / hope and
trust that you will look upon the career
of President Lincoln in that spirit of
Americanism which is worthy of the high
est emulation; that you will always re-
member through what valley of trial
and torment he passed. and how he
emerged to the highest pinnacle of glory
and that although the man Is dead his
works live for all time as an incentive to
each and every one and an inspiration to
the striving young men and young women
of our land.
The 18th of February. like the 22d,
should be commemorative of all that is
best, purest and noblest in our national
life, for one brings to the altar of our
hearts sincerest devotion the name of
George Washington. the founder, and the
other the name of Abraham Lincoln, the
emancipation and preserver May both
names forever be used as rallying cry
for patriotic endeavor. for loyal purposes
and for the highest development Of civic
duty"
Evening star., 1909-02-15
"PENNsY" FLYER WRECKED.
Eighteen-Hour Train Derailed by
Small Landslide East of Altoona.

ALTOONA. Pa, February 1j.-The
eighteen-hour flyer of the Pennsylvania
railroad, bound from Chicago to New
York. ran into a small landslide in a deep
cut near Newton Hamilton east of here
shortly after am. today. deraling the
train. but fortunately injuring only one
person. II. H. Mngus, a baggageman of
Jersey City.
The train left Altoona nearly two hours
late and was running at the rate of
forty-five miles an hour as it approached
the cut A heavy fog prevailed at the
time and the engineer did not see the OBJ
struction until too close to stop his train
The locomotive. combination car and two
sleepers left the tracks. but did not fall
over. The engine and first car, however
were tilted over at an angle of about 45
degrees. Beyond a shaking up none of
the fifty-one passengers was hurt. They
were transferred to the Manhattan linn
tied at 8 am, and continued east.
Evening star., 1909-02-15
KNOX SEEKING LIGHT
Carries His Doubts About
Eligibility to President.
ALDRICH IN CONFERENCE
To Decide With Taft Propriety Of
Accepting State Portfolio.
LATHAM TO GO TO COLOMBIA
North Carofnian to Be Consul at
Carta to Name New
California Collector.

Eligibility of Senator Knox for cabl-
net place in the Taft administration was
one subject under consideratiOn-it is
more than conjecture. although reticence
is maintained by the participants-at a
long conference at the White House this
morning when Senator's Knox and Aid
rich were closeted with the President.
The PENNSYLVANIA senator, it is under
stood desired the opinion and advice of
the President before finally deciding upon
becoming Secretary of State in the Taft
cabinet.
Senator Knox would not discuss the
conference or it's purpose. Senator AL
drich. while not admitting the subject
was touched upon. said he does not un-
derstand that Senator Knox is growing
more doubtful each day of the advisable
ity and propriety of his acceptance of a
cabinet portfolio even under the relief 1t
is proposed to afford.
Intimate friends of Senator Knox are
reported as voicing his increasing doubt
as to his proper course. Such men as
Senator Aldrch assert that there should
not be the slightest reason for hes1ta-
ton on the part of the Pennsylvanlan
Senator Knox will go into the minut-
est details of the matter with Mr.. Ia1t
this week Decision will then be reached.
Position for North Carolinian.
Charles l.. Latham of Greehville. n. c.,
a son of ex-Representative Latham and
nephew of the late Senator Jarvis of the
north state will probably be appointed
United States consul at Cartagena, Co
lombia Mr. Latham is a lawyer and
speaks several languages fluently.
Senator Simmons called on the Presi-
dent today. 1t was intimated that the
nomination will soon go to the Senate.
Representative Gronna of North Dakota
called on the President today to arrange
for a conference tomorrow on plans for
relieving homesteaders in that state upon
whose lands minerals have been discov-
cred
Warfeld at White House.
Ex-Gov. Warfield of Maryland called on
the President with Harrison Tilghman of
the eastern Shore son of Col. Oswald
Tilghman, secretary of state under Gov.
Warfield. The former Maryland execu-
tive asked the President to appoint young
Tilghman to a position in the army.
Senators Clapp, Warner and Smoot in
troduced friends. So did Representatives
Watson. Olcott. Fassett and Hughes.
Senator Flint called the President
as to the appointment of a collector of
internal revenue for the new southern
district of California, recently created by
the President. The President will shortly
issue an order establishing the district
under the act of Congress and will then
name as collector the man recommended
by Senator Flint.
Evening star., 1909-02-15
SAYS DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL
CoRoNER'S JURY RENDERS YER
DICT IN CASE OF MRS. BoTscH.
Wind Was Blowing at Rate Of
Forty-Three Miles at Time
Of Fall.

IL was stated at an inquest. held at the
morgue today. that the wind attained a
velocity of forty-three miles an hour last
"edneSday morning at the time Mrs Ro-
Slha Botsch, seventy-nine years OF age.
was blown into an open celarway at
Hentners drug store. l4th and l. streets.
ana FATALLY injured Witnesses were heard
by the jury. and verdict of accidental
death was rendered. The District was
represented by Assistant Corporation
Counsel Stevens. Attorney Conrad Syme
appearing for Mr.. Gentner
Witnesses told the jury that the cellar
doors. which We're eighteen inches wide.
were left open last Wednesday on ac-
count of work being done by plumbers
and that board eight inches wide was
used as barricade. but Mrs Botsch
was blown from the side and did not
touch the board.
In response to a query by the coroner
capt Doyle of the eighth police precinct
read from the police regulations the Sec
tlon bearing on the question of open cell
lar doors. follows:
NO CRATE. door or other opening i'm
any sidewalk in the District of Column
bia shall be permitted to remain open
any longer than may be reasonably nee
to move or remove goods in the course
of his trade or business"
Police Captain Testifies.
Capt Doyle said he thought the regu-
lation had not been rigidly enforced He
thought where plumbing work had to be
done. as was the case at the drug store.
the owner should not have been prose-
cuted because the door was open
Only about ten days ago. he stated. he
cautioned the members of his command
to give attention to places where occu-
| pants of stores made practice of leav-
ing their cellar doors open.
DR.. Gentner stated that the doors are
open practically every day during the
summer. but at this season OF the year
they are seldom left open.
Deputy Coroner GlaZebrook and physi-
clans who treated Mrs. Botsch were
among the witnesses
DIR. G1azebrook said he found the breast
bone and several ribs broken. The bones
| were exceptionally thin, he stated and
were easily broken. He also found the
heart was in bad condition
| The funeral of Mrs Botsch took place
at o'clock this afternoon from her late
home the Mellwood apartment house
Services were held at Concordia Lutheran
Church an hour later.
Evening star., 1909-02-15

ton will be present. and Senior Quesada
will speak for the Cuban people.
feature of the meeting VIII De me
exhibition of the large metal cap OF lne
capstan of the Maine taken from the
bottom of Havana harbor and presented
TO Robert F. Bradbury of TwlnlnS CITY,
late of the United States Navy.
Remarks by Rev. 2. II. Copp.
Rev. L. II. Copp said:
The awful tragedy which we COM
memorate this day was the nations offer
ing in behalf of liberty. Animated by the
loftiest motives OF patriotism. the brave
men of the Maine responded to the ma
tion's wish In the darkness of night.
while they peacefully slept, dreaming OF
duty and homeland. from some source,
not yet found. from some cause. not yet
known, there came sudden, fearIui
shock.
Whether OF not fate. at the behest OF
centuries of tyranny and oppression. put
forth her cursed hand and did the cruel
deed. this fact remains. that the echo and
re-echo of that explosion have resounded
from throne TO throne around the world
Evening star., 1909-02-15
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-Febru IA, 4 pm.. 81:
pm, -; II midnight. % February u,
am. 90 am. 60; Il noon. "a; . pm,
6S. Maximum, 6s. at = pm. February Is:
minimum. a. at pm. February a.
Rarometer-February H. pm, 3O.16.
s pm. 30.15; II midnight, 3O12. Febru-
ary 1o; am, 3o.1o; am, 3o.12; noon.
3OO9; > pm, 2O.O4.
Minimum temperature past twenty-four
hours, 81 a year ago, 3S.
Evening star., 1909-02-15

Continued from First Page)
Mr.. Taft would support the Constitution
! in letter and in spirit.
Mr. Mann was loudly applauded as ne
took his seat.
Representative Bourke Cochran of New
York indorsed MIR Manns speech in its
entirety.
The argument was closed by Mr.
Gaines, who urged the passage of his
bill.
The vote was then taken, with the
above result.
No Party Alignment.
Twenty-six republicans voted against
| the bill and thirty-one democrats for it
| as follows:
Birdsall Gowa,. Calderhead (Kan.). Cary
(Wis). Caulield (Mo). CLANCY Ond.)
Cook Col). DENLY (Mich). Fuller QllD
Gihams UndD. Hayes CaD. Kuester:
(Mass). McCreary (Pa). Mann Ullo
Marshall On. d., Miller (Kan), Murdoch
Ran). Nelson Wis.). Nye tMinnD
Prince Gll9. Roberts 3Mass)' Stafford
Democrats for: Adair Gnd), Bartlett
(NevD. Broussard La). Clayton (Ala).
Craig (Ala.). Crawford On. c.. De-
Almond tMo). Fitzgerald IN. V,
Goldfogle On. ". Hackney Mo).
HamnSrel, Ham%1qd Mnn) Mjsa 5nnnsoa HSwspd &c Ga
Lever Is. c.. Maynard (va) Moon
(Tenn), Ransdell U.a-). Richardson (Ala.). !.
Robinson tArk). Small On. c.. Spight
Tou Velle (ohio). Watkins Ua.). Wiley
(Ala.), and Wilson Pa-).
Knox Is Silent.
When Senator Knox was informed of
the action taken by the House he contin-
ued his course of silence on the subject
of his ineligibility for the Secretaryship
of State, which course he has pursued
ever since the constitutional bar was
brought to public attention.
Several of the senator's friends talked
with him, and afterward stated that SO
far as his personal choice is concerned
he would not object to remaining in the
Senate. At the same time he takes the
position that when a man has been chosen
President of the United States by a vote
of the people, and then selects certain
men to assume cabinet duties. these selec-
tions should be regarded in the nature OF
drafts which may not be disregarded
Friends of Mr. Knox in the Sena te
would be glad to have him remain as a
member of this body They point out
that there appears to be a ma jority in the
mouse IdNOTdDle 10 tfle passage OF the Dill
reducing the salary of the Secretary of
State so as to remove the bar to the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Knox. and conclude that
the bill may be brought up at time
when a ma jority vote would enact it.
The fight was resumed in the House al
3:3J, when Representative Dalzen OF
Pennsylvania brought in the special rule
to permit the immediate consideration OF
the Gaines bill. Mr.. DalZell explained
that under this rule majority vote
~ l,1
question he demanded the yeas and
naNeS.
Evening star., 1909-02-15
Danish Steamship Ashore.

Special cablegram to The Star
COPENHAGEN, February 15-The Dan
ish steamship G. +. Tietjen is reported
ashore near Christiansand a port at the
southern extremity of Norway The pas
Sengers and crew are safe The c. r
Tletjen, which is vessel of 5.16O tons.
left New York February for Chris
tiansand and Copenhagen.
Evening star., 1909-02-15
FATAL CRASH In LOUISIANA.
One Killed and Six Hurt Near Baton
Rouge.

BATON ROUGE. La, February 10
One man was killed and six injured and
at least one of them fatally when a
southbound freight train on the Louisiana
Railway and Navigation Company's line
was wrecked at Montecene bridge. four
miles north of Baton Rouge, yesterday.
At point about fifty feet north of the
trestle spanning Montecene creek the ten
der of the engine, which was running
backwards. struck a COW. The engine
plunged from the trestle carrying with it
Evening star., 1909-02-15
Trooper Fatally Wounds Companion


WILKESBARRE. Pa, February 10
Trooper Garcia cf Troop b of the state
constabulary was shot and fatally
wounded last night at Inkerman. eight
miles from here. by State Trooper Carl
ton The shooting was accidental They
had made an arrest after a vigorous fight
with a powerful prisoner and Carlton
was readjusting his pistol belt when in
sCme way the revolver was DISCHARGED
and the bullet penetrated Garcia's abdo-
men. There is very slight chance of his
recovery.
Evening star., 1909-02-15
Theatrical Morality.
q the New York Times.

T rom Tue NEW 1UrR IIWts.
The discussion that has followed a mod
crate but feeling protest last week against
the indecent exhibitions now tolerated on
the local theatrical stage Is not marked
by high order of intelligence. but 1t 10
bound to do good. When such q matter
Is debated in heat misinformation. mis-
conception of facts. misinterpretation OF
history are sure to abound. But the fact
that heated discussion of theatrical inn
morality Is current is consoling because
its influence must be wholesome.
Evening star., 1909-02-15
Schooner Abandoned at Sea.

HAVRE. February 1.-THE American
schooner Mary Sanford. Capt. Stone from
Morgan City, La, January g, for New
York. was abandoned at sea. dismasted
January 81. All the members of the crew
were taken off by the British steamer
Mineola, Capt. Scott. from Galveston jan
uary -, for Harve, and landed here to-
day.
Evening star., 1909-02-15
Eight Poisoned by Impure Milk

PARKERSBURG. w. Va, February IS
Eight persons are in serious condi-
ton today from poisoning. said to have
been caused by the use of impure milk.
1t Is believed several will die.
Evening star., 1909-02-15

the entire train of cars to the ground
below, a distance of thir:y-five feet.
Ten freight cars and an equal number
of dirt cars were piled upon each other
in a mass of splintered wreckage.
Evening star., 1909-02-15
Census Veto.

From the New York Tribune.
The Presidents admirable veto of the
spoils grab in the census bill seems likely
to stay put
Evening star., 1909-02-15
KNOX STILL BARRED

Continued from First Page.)
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
HOTEL IAcKS0N
The LELAND

NEW CLARION. KENTUCKY AVE,
ID house from beach, elevator; book
let Open al year. 5. K. BONIFACE
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
DETECTS LEAK IN SHIP.
Instrument Completed ny PittSburg
Man Sounds Alarm.

Pittsburg. July 4.-Capt. Joseph B. VIII
Jams has completed an instrument which
sounds an alarm when ship springs a
leak, and the United States navy has be
come interested.
The detector consists of a metal foot on
which rests a hollow cylinder 10 be
placed at the point in the hold Of a yes
sci where water might enter and prove a
danger If not instantly detected. This
pipe is connected with the bridge, pilot
house or other points where an officer Is
on duty. II ends in a brass bowl in the
center of which is a diaphragm construct
ed Of metal and so thin as tc be suscep-
tible TO the slightest pressure and so con-
structed as 20 be alright.
Resting on this diaphragm is a piston
that projects through the top Of the bowl.
where il may come in contact with me-
tallic tips at each side. over all Of this
is an electric battery and on top Of the
battery is a bell.
When the water enters the cylinder
down in the hold II drives air through
the tube 10 the diaphragm. which in
stantly expands and, lifting the piston,
brings it in contact with the metallic lips.
This causes the alarm gong 20 sound
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

PENNSYLVANIA AVE. NEAR BEACH. SUnoS
structed ocean new. Private baths EleTstor. Opes
al the yes-. HENRY DARNELL.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
EARLY'S PENSION
MAY BE FORFEITED
If Pronounced Not a Leper,
1t viii Be Stopped.
COMMISSIONER WARNER TALKS
Asserts Early Is Regarded as Vic
tim of an Incurnble Disease Con-
tracted in the United States Army.
DIR. Woodward Would Again Quar-
antine Patient Should He Return.

According TO a statement by Commits
sioner Of Pensions Warner last night,
John r. Early VIII lose his pension Of S72
a month II he is pronounced not a Ieper
in New York City.
Mr. Warner said the pension was S.
sued after evidence had been submitted
10 him that Early was suffering from
leprosy, which is looked upon by the
government as an incurable disease.
I've granted Early a pension about a
year ago." said the commissioner. and
his order for S216. covering the second
quarter Of the year, VIII be sent him in
few days. II the New York physicians
discharge him from the hospital as cured
his pension will be discontinued.
Declares II Nonsense.
There has been some talk of his los
ing this yearly income in case re left
the District That is POnsense. We have
men on our list who reside in al parts
Of the world. and to whom a draft is
sent every three months
I'VE are paying the pension now on the
evidence that he is suffering from lep-
rosy It is possible he may return 10
Washington a well man. from the stand
point of the New York physicians, while
those Of the District may continue 10
hold to their original diagnosis that he
Is a leper. II would be much like n
jury disagreeing. We shall continue
Early's pension until we have absolute
proof that he is free Of the disease
"Of course. Il is possible DR.. Bulkley, OF
n
be suffering from some other disease
which may also be incurable. If that
proves 10 be the case, il will not interfere
with his drawing a pension"
When asked regarding Early's probable
return 10 Washington in case he was
pronounced cured by New York physi-
clans. Health Officer Woodward said: BE
fore he comes back 10 this city he will
have 10 have conclusive evidence that he
IS not leper. II he should return with
out such evidence, he would be locked up
just the same as any one else disregard
ing the laws Of the District
But I don't think he viii return. even
after examination It is found he has
been cured Of the disease. have not
seen him for more than a week At that
time he was anxious 20 leave Washington,
and we were lOath 70 hold him
COMMISSION OF tnree experts were 10
have taken cultures from Early. and Dr.
Woodward had given his official consent
for these operations, but when informed
that he would again be operated upon.
Early refused 20 undergo the ordeal"
Care OF His Family.
Mrs. Early and the children. accompa-
MED by her mother, win be taken care OF
in New York by the Salvation Army. 10
which organization Early and his family
were attached while in Washington
Capt. T. Q. Seavers, commanding off,
Ger OF the Salvation Army in this city
went to the Chatham Square CNew York;
headquarters Of the Salvation Army. and
issued orders that Mrs. Early. the chill
dren, and Mrs. Early's mother be made
comfortable during their stay in the
city.