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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
NEW PLANS FOR BUREAU
BETTER VENTILATION AND AR
RANGEMENT TO BE PROVIDED.
Conference Decides to Delay Opera
lions Three Months to Permit of
Hurried Alterations.

New plans are to be prepared for the
projected 81, 100000 building for the bu-
reau of engraving and printing, it was
decided today, at conference at the
Treasury Department, participated in by
Secretary MacVeagh, Assistant Secre-
taries Norton and Hilles. Director Ralph
of the bureau and J. X. Knox, super
vising architect.
Plans were drawn some time ago and
accepted, preparations being under way
to let the work by contract. SO that the
bureau could get into the new building
as early as possible.
After further consideration the decision
was reached that the original plans were
not precisely suitable to the work of the
bureau, especially in its ventilating fea-
lures.
The new plans, to be drawn as rapidly
as possible, will provide a different plan
of ventilation and of room arrangement.
They will be prepared with haste. SO
building operations may begin as early
as possible The change of plans will
delay completion of the building by some
thing like three months.
The new building is to be erected upon
the block south of the present building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
MYRA KELLY rs DEAD.
Famous for Her Stories of East Side
School Life.

LONDON, March 31.-Myra Kelly (Mrs.
Allan MacNaughton). tie American edu-
Gator an dauthor died yesterday at Tor
quay. where she had been stopping with
her husband Mrs. MacNaughton had
been in Ill health for some time Her
American address was Old Chester vii
lage, Orange mountains. N. ].
Myra Kelly, by which pen name the
writer was generally known. was born in
Dublin, Ireland. She was educated in
New York where she became a teacher
in the public schools. Later she was a
critic teacher in the Speyer school, Teach
ers' College of Columbia University. She
was married in 1905.
She wrote entertaining stories of the
East Side schools Of New York. The
authoress' best known works are Little
Citizens isle Of Dreams and Wards
Of Liberty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
NEW ITALIAN CABINET.
Premier Luzzatti Announces His
Associates in Ministry.

ROME, March 31.-The new cabinet
formed by Signor Luzzatti is today an
nounced, as follows:
Premier and minister Of interior-Luigi
Luzzatti.
Minister of justice-Signor FAM.
Minister of foreign affairs-Marquis A
di San Guiliano.
Minister of the treasury-F'rancesco
Teiesco.
Minister of finance-Signor Facta.
Minister of war-4Ien. Spingardi.
Minister Of marine-Admiral Leonardo.
Minister of public Observation-Disclosures
Credaro.
Minister of public works-Signor Sacchi.
Minister of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ranieri
Minister of posts and telegraphs-Signor
Ciuffelli.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
NO AGREEMENT ON PULP.
Matter of Importation From Canada
Not Entered Into.

In explanation Of the fact that no men
ton is made by the tariff officers of the
government in the published statement
as to what was done In the matter Of the
importation from Canada of pulp and
pulp woods 1t was stated today that this
question could not properly enter into
the present agreement, as the only mat
tiers involved had to do with the discrim-
ination against American goods.
The statement was made, however.
that the province Of Quebec had not vet
prohibited the expectation of pulp woods,
but had put stumpage tax Of Is cents
cord on such wood II worked up in
Canada and Is cents cord additional
II exported.
The United States, it was explained.
tervailing duty under its present laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
BRITISH LINER WRECKED.
Passengers and Grew Safely Landed
at Cane LeeuWin.

PERTH, Australia. March 31.-The big
British liner Pericles was wrecked six
miles south of Cape Leeuwin, the south
west point of Australia, today. The pas
sengers and crew took to the small boats
and all were landed safely at Cape Leu
win.
Soon after being abandoned the steamer
disappeared beneath the waters.
The Pericles was a new boat, having
been built at Belfast in 1905 and was
owned by G. Thopson & Company. limit
ed, of London. She registered 6,S9S tons
net.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Bank Chapter BANQUET.

Washington Chapter. American Institute
Of Banking. is to be held this evening
at the Raleigh Hotel. Attorney Henry E.
Davis is to act as POSTMASTER, while
Edmund s. Wolfe. president of the chap
ter, will preside Rev. John M. Schick
will deliver the invocation.
Those who will respond to toasts are
William A. Mearns, president Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia Bankers Association.
1.-The Unreported Asset; Judge Ashley
Law and Lawyers; Senator Money of
Mississippi. IA Broad View Of the None
tary Question; Richard H. Edmonds OF
Baltimore, 1.-THE United States-the Land
of Opportunity" and Representative Car
lin OF Virginia. THE Future Of Banking"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
SEES DANGER IN BILL.
Senator Bailey Thinks Common Car
riers' Liability Measure Unwise.

The Senate again devoted much of its
attention today to the bill amending the
common carriers liability law, but no
conclusion was reached
Senator Hale expressed the opinion that
the existing law was an invasion of state
control Mr.. Bailey argued that II the
present tendency should be followed the
time soon would come when the federal
government would control all matters
conpected with the railroads, whether
state or interstate. He deprecated such
course, and said he would lose no op-
portunity to press the repeal Of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
GOVERNMENT LAWYERS TRUST
Attorney Generals Subordinates
Monopolize Bushes, saws Sabbath.

Representative SABBATH (democrat) Of
Illinois wants to know IL there are not
many officials OF the Department Of
Justice scattered throughout the country
who form veritable cliques and have a
monopoly OF bankruptcy and other cases
that come into the federal courts.
He introduced a resolution today call
ing upon the Attorney General to furnish
the House with information as to the
names Of persons SO employed. salaries
paid and other features Of such work.
According to Mr.. SABBATH 1t il impossi-
BILE In many cities for litigants to en-
ploy the counsel they desire, but are
practically compelled to employ members
Of the favored circle" He asserts that
the funds of litigants are frequently en-
tirely absorbed In these CHARGES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31

volved in some of these individual grev-
ances were too small, and Mr.. Olcott
wanted to know how Mr. Foster, one OF
the previous witnesses. could waste time
he didn't haze time to go to court
about it.
1T didn't cost him 10 cents to come
here" suggested Representative Aiken OF
South Carolina, member OF the com
mittee. But it would probably cost him
s.. 800 to go to court"
1.-The trouble is" said Representative
Cox OF Ohio, that We are too busy 10
make a policeman out of this committee.
That Is what the District committee has
become--a regular policeman.
Representative Kahn Of California sug-
gested that the laws already on the
statute books be enforced before the Dis
trict committee be asked to recommend
new ones.
Compelled Enforcement Of Law.
II give you an instance Of what I
mean,'' said Mr.. Kahn. 1.-The Evening
Star recently began a crusade against
some low drinking places here. where in
toxicating liquors were sold to some mi
nors. The police were compelled to en-
-orce the law, and the evil conditions
We're quickly corrected"
Il will repeat" said Mr.. Tucker, en-
phatically, 1.-The reasons we have for not
going to courts. If the charter is for
feited we will be in the dark. On the
other hand. the $50 penalty, as 1 have
said, is entirely inadequate
But you have never tested it," cried
Mr.. Moore. IF a prior Congress has en-
acted law prescribing a course Of ac-
ton, then that course of action should be
I, led before you come here asking for
more legislation
Yes supplemented Mr.. Olcott, why
don't you go to court and see what hap
pens?'
You should proceed. no matter what
me consequences might be- added Mr..
Moore.
At this point Mr.. Smith suggested that,
as long as it was nearly noon and the
House was about TO convene, the commit
tee would better adjourn. So after few
by Mr.. Carpey. who wanted
the committee to meet again tomorrow,
it was. finally decided to resume the
hearing at 10 o'clock Monday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Opinion Of Justice Anderson.

THE case submitted to the court is on
a demurrer and also upon a rule to show
cause Justice Anderson said. 1T is
not necessary that I should more than
announce the decision reached by the
court. The demurrer will be overruled.
The bill in equity states beyond all ques-
ton, in the Judgment of the court. a good
cause of action. The rule to show cause,
asking that the defendants be restrained
will be discharged, and before the court
would be justified in restraining the de-
PENDANTS from holding themselves out
as the real society. 1t devolves upon the
compliments to make a clear and salts
factory showing.
1.-THE answer to the rule to show cause
is very full and complete. and therefore
the court will discharge the rule-over-
ruling the demurrer. and discharging the
rule without prejudice to the right of
the plaintiffs to renew their action and
give the defendants ten days within
which to answer"
Justice Anderson also dismissed the rule
to show cause against Mr.. O'Donoghue
and the other defendants, and discharged
the rule issued against them at the time
the suit was filed.
The defendants now will file an answer
to the allegations of the bill, and testi-
mony must be taken concerning the issue
raised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Bowman Commands Keystone Army

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 31.-Brig.
Gen. Wendell p Bowman Of Philadelphia.
commander of the LIST brigade OF the
PENNSYLVANIA National Guard, today was
appointed major general commanding the
division. Col Charles M. Clement of Sun
bury. commanding the 10Th Regiment,
was promoted to a brigadier generalcy.
The appointments were made by Gov.
Stuart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Bigger Navy Yard Foundry Proposed

Representative Cary of Wisconsin will
introduce an amendment to the naval ap-
preparation bill, now before the House.
providing for the construction of an adj
dition to the iron, brass and steel foun-
dry at the navy yard.
1t is estimated the proposed addition
will cost $500, 600. Advocates OF this ap-
preparation insist this plant would save
the government $4,000 a year in the cost
of gun casting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
WOMANCOMMTSSU|C|DE
GRACE A. SEWELL JUMPS FROM
SECOND.STORY WINDOW.
Was Suffering From Nervousness
and Under Physicians Care.
Death Almost instantaneous.

While suffering from a protracted at
tack of nervousness. Miss Grace A. Sew
ell, thirty-nine years old. daughter OF
Thomas e. Sewell, clerk in the War De-
partment, about o'clock this morning
threw herself from the window of rear
room on the second floor at the family
home, 2225 18th street northwest, and
was killed almost instantly.
She had been under the care OF DR.. G.
N. Acker. having become i'll about two
weeks ago. During the past few days.
however, she seemed to be much better,
and apparently was almost well. 1t is
believed she suffered a severe attack last
night or this morning and was irrespon-
sible for her actions at the time she threw
herself from the window.
Family Notified by Neighbor.
Other members of the family were
about ready for breakfast this morning
when John Gutter, occupant Of the adj
joining house. called to them that some
thing was wrong in the back yard. Miss
Sewell unconscious and unable to speak,
was found lying on the ground and was
carried into the house. A message sent
to the Emergency Hospital brought a
surgeon In an ambulance, but the sur
geon at once discovered that life was ex-
tinct.
In tho fall Miss Sewell struck her head
against the pavement In the yard. She
received a severe scalp wound, possible
fracture OF the skull and an injury to her
spine. DR.. Acker said this morning that
Miss Sewall had been getting along so
well that there had been no reason to
anticipate sudden appearance Of sui
cidal mania.
Coroner's oficial Inquiry.
Coroner hewitt visited the house later
in the day and made an official examina-
ton. He found that Miss Sewell had sus-
tanned broken neck, fractures of the
skull and arms and numerous Commissions.
1t was stated that the young lady's nerv-
BUSINESS had resulted from worry about
her sick sister. her condition having be-
come such that her mind was affected.
The coroner gave certificate of suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Conference Scheduled.

w. *. Cavanaugh and Lyman e.
Cooley, president and chief engineer of
the Lakes to Gulf Waterways Associa-
ton, will confer with President Taft next
Thursday as to the commission to be
appointed under the provisions of the
river and harbor bill to consider this
big proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
STARK TAYLOR DEAD
Had Served in the Court of
Claims Since 1855.
WAS NINETY YEARS OLD
Appointed on Recommendation Of
Jefferson Davis-Leaves Wife
and Six Children.

Following an illness Of about three
months duration, due to the inflrmities
Of old age. Stark B. Taylor, who served
continuously In the Court Of Claims ever
since its organization, May 16, 1855. died
at 5 o'clock this morning at his home.
1904 S street northwest. He was ninety
years old. but in spite of his age he was
active and painstaking in the execution
of his duties at the court until two or
three months ago, when illness compelled
him to take to his bed.
Mr.. Taylor was appointed messenger
at the Court of Claims upon the recon-
mendation of Jefferson Davis. and on the
reorganization Of that tribunal in 1858. In
the midst of the civil war, he was made
bailiff and held the latter office to the
time of his death. Arrangements for the
funeral will not be made until replies are
received to kilograms announcing the
sons who live in different parts OF the
country.
Stark B. Taylor was born in King
George county. Va, in 1870. and had
served ten years in the United states
Army, part of that time in the Mexican
war, when his name was brought up in
May, 1855, by Jefferson Davis, then
United States senator, for appointment TO
the post Of messenger in the Court or
Claims, which had just been created by
act of Congress. BY curious coincidence
the date of his appointment to the court,
May Is, was also his wedding anniver-
sary. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor were married
in 1851.
Observed Anniversary In 1905.
Five years ago, May Is, 1905, there was
an impressive proceeding at the Court of
Claims, when the court took formal cog
nizance of the fiftieth anniversary of Mr..
Taylors service. Assistant Attorney Gem
eral Louis A. Pradt and Charles A. King
addressed the court and gave eloquent ex-
preston to the high regard in which
Mr.. Taylor was held by both bench and
bar Members of the bar practicing be-
fore the court presented finely engraved
silver-headed cane to Mr.. Taylor on that
occasion, and the judges gave him a sill
yer vase, suitably inscribed. Chief JUS
tice Mott ordered that resolutions testify
ing to the appreciation of Mr.. Taylor's
long service, be spread upon the minutes
of the court.
Mr.. Taylor was for many years superin-
tendent of the Sunday School of Grace
Protestant Episcopal Church. and for
fully twenty-five years he was vestry-
man of that church. He was a member
Of Hope Lodge. No. 90 F. A. A. NJ.
Beside his widow there are six chill
dren surviving: William. E., George w.
and Benjamin e. of New York: Thomas
F. of Austin. Tex. and DR.. Alfred II. and
Miss Mary E. Taylor Of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31

McRandall Warner, oldest resident Of
Ruthsburg. Ma, died last Tuesday morn
ing after q weeks illness from pneu-
monia. He was eighty-two years Of age.
Mr.. Warner was q son Of James Warner
of Talbot county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Course Open to Miss Gerald.

L. Cabell Williamson, Miss Gerald at
torney, said today that he would not
know until tomorrow just what action
had been taken with reference to the
pay roll Two courses of action, it Is
said, are open to Miss Gerald. One Is
to appeal to the courts and the other to
wait until the coming meeting of the
national board and appeal to it. 1t is
said that the fact that the board will
meet in short time will prevent an APP
peal to the courts.
Those who support Mrs. Scott say the
board will be practically unanimous In
indorsing her action. The so-caled IT,
surgents take the opposite view. Miss
Gerald will continue 10 report for duty
until her case is ecided by the board or
the national congress.
The annual state conference of the Dis
trict D. A. r. will take place Friday
morning. April s, at 1870 o'clock. at the
=. iington Hotel. All the District Daugh-
tiers have been requested. to attend. and
visiting Daughters will also be welcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31

Representative Rothermel Of Pennsylva-
MIA interrupted: Perhaps, Mr. Moore, I"
he said. that remedy is Intellectual. /
think II Is"
81 think 1t should be tried. anyhow:
said Mr. Moore. instead Of having these
hearings all the time and infiaming the
public mind"
After some more discussion Mr.. Moore
came back to this subject: II don't re-
gard it as my business" he said. ito cit
here every day and listen to individual
grievances. There is regular place to
bring these complaints"
1t was Suggested that the amounts In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Demurrer 0VERRULED
DECISION IN CIVIL SERVICE AS.
ISOLATION CASE.
Justice Anderson Rules in Matter
Affecting Officers of the Or
ganization.

Justice Anderson. in Equity Court No.
1, today overruled the demurrer Of the
defendants in the case of Solomon f.
Faunce and others against Michael F.
O'Donoghue and others. involving the at
fairs of the United States Civil Service Re-
tirement Association. 1t was sought by
the demurrer to throw out the bill Of the
compliments. The object of the bill is
to restrain the defendants from exercis-
ing the duties OF officers of the associa-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
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:
Themometer-March 80. PM. IS:
pm. Is: II midnight. g. March 81. 4
am. 60; 8 am, SO; Il noon, So; pm,
N6. Maximcm, Sc, at 3 pm. March 30;
minimum, 81, at am, March 81.
Barometer-March 80, PM, 3011; s
pm, 30. IS: Il midnight. 3013. March 81,
1 am. 3O.16; s am. 1924: noon, 30.22; 2
pm. 3O.17.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
Talking Conservation Legislation.

Representatives Mondell, Pickett and
Smith Of the House committee on public
lands were In conference today with Pres
ident Taft as to the form Of the conserva-
ton bill dealing with the withdrawal Of
public lands The House committee ia try
ing to shape up the conservation bills and
start work in that body on the subject.
The Presidents views as to the form Of
withdrawal legislation were desired be-
fore the committee proceeds.
Charles E. Barrett, president of the
Farmers National Union, called on the
President. with Secretary Wilson and Sem
ator Stone of Missouri. to invite the Pres
ident TO attend the annual convention OF
the union at St. Louis the first week IN
May. The President said that he would
consult his engagements at that time and
If possible would accept the invitation.
Silas McBee. editor Of the Churchman.
saw the President. Mr.. McBee. who was
one OF the international committee that
inaus,nated the great worlds missionary
conference to meet in Edinburgh. begin
ming June II. will soon leave for Europe,
where he will confer with churchmen on
church unity as it will be discussed at
the missionary conference. President
Taft is interested in the work of the
President Taft will attend the launching
Of the big battleship Florida at the New
York navy yard on May IL. The Florida
Is one Of tho super-dreadnaughts Of the
navy, and will have q displacement OF
81 900 tons. She is the first big ship built
thousand-ton Connecticut was turned out
there.
Nominations sent by President Taft to-
day to the Senate included that Of Wal
ter B. Hill OF Billings. Mont, to be an In
dian inspector and litigation engineer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
DR.. Walters Confident.

Some OF the men indicted yesterday will
make a strenuous fight. DR.. Walters,
now head OF the department of health
and member of Mayor Magee's Official
family. commenting on the grand Jury's
presentment. which accuses him Of hav-
ing received $1,000 graft In connection
with the bank depository ordinances. said
today:
The only immunity 1 shall ask for is
a fair and impartial trial. Being abso-
lutely innocent Of the charge of the
grand jury. will give bail and fight the
matter to a finish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31

Maximum temperature past twenty-four
hours, So; q year ago, 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-31
PROBE into CRAFT
Pittsburg Grand Jury Returns
Additional indictments.
TOTAL OF 81 TRUE BILLS
End Of Investigation Of the Coun-
cllmen and Authorities Turn At
tention to Middlemen.

PITnSBURG, March 81.-With the
handling down of sixteen indictments yes
terday the grand jury investigating the
municipal bribery scandal has practically
wiped the slate clean OF the councilmanic
end Of the case. The present inquisition
is believed to be drawing to an end, but
before closing up business the jury. 1t Is
expected. will indict others. The jurors
are now devoting most of their time to
an investigation OF the four city deposit
tories which are alleged to have con-
trtbuted to the forty-hve-thousand-do dollar
corruption fund taken to New York for
distribution.
Developments Expected.
Interesting developments are expected
to mark the closing sessions Of the graft
investigators and it Is said that before
final adjournment indictments will likely
be found against persons who are not
identified with either councils or the de-
positories. but who acted az "middlemen"
in the bnibery transactions.
DR.. E. r. Walters has been indicted as
the alleged recipient Of $1,000 In bride
money, and fifteen other former selectmen
were named in the grand tury's report as
having received amounts from $500 to $3.50
The indictments make a total OF ninety
one in three reports by the grand jury
within two weeks. and there are more to
come. says District Attorney William A.
Blakeley.
To this end the inquisitorial body had
before 1t yesterday thirty more officials,
directors and employees of six banks al
legged to have paid money to obtain an
ordinance naming them as city deposit
tories. There were also four local ex-
press agents before the grand jury, which
Is seeking now to trace the $45 ZOO which
was sent or taken to New York to be
passed over there to former Councilman
Charles Stewart