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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
MIR. PINCHOT BUSY.
Working on Statement to Public
Defending His Course.

Clifford Pinchot is working hard on the
statement which he is to present to the
country in the fight for the conservation
Of the nations natural resources. He
takes pride in the fact that though he
is no longer forester of the United States
still he is one Of and the expert OF the
people in their fight against the machina-
tons of the great combinations OF bust
ness seeking to gobble up the valuable
public properties of the country.
He said this afternoon that it may be
several days before the statement Is
ready. The same CHEEKY smile which has
become the chief characteristic of the
former forester is in evidence as of yore
He seems to yearn for the fray which
is imminent. firm in the belief that the
principles for which he was forced out
of office are those which his countrymen
are in favor of, and which will ultimate
" triumph. He wants to put the Roose-
veltian ring into every line Of his state
ment
Many kilograms from his admirers in
all parts of the country are piled on his
desk at his Rhode Island avenue home.
Letters commencing his course are arrlv-
ing in each mail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
PULPIT is OBSOLETE,
SAYS DR.. FELIX ADLER
Lecturer and Author Cites Diminish.
ed Church Attendance as Proof
of Assertion.

NEW YORK, January los the pull
pit obsolete?" asked DR.. Felix Adler, the
lecturer and author, last night, and
answered yes to his own question.
Failing church attendance continued
the speaker. "testifies to the failure of
the pulpit. Formerly views on important
subjects were headed by the clergy. Now
we read the views of bankers. The
best men are no longer going into the
pulpit. The age is practical and men
want visible results. In turn, the influx
of inferior men dlminishes regard for
the pulpit.
"Oratory as an art is dying. In the
pilgrim days men listened to preaching
for nine hours at stretch. Now they
will not stand more than twenty five
minutes"
DR.. Adler believes that in more ethics,
less theology and fewer diffuse discourses
on general subjects lies the cure of the
clergy plight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
WALLACE STATUE UNWILLING.
Arrangements for Tomorrow's Cere-
mony in Statuary Hall.

Arrangements for the ceremonies at
tending the unwilling of the Gen. Lew
Wallace statue at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning in statuary hall at the Capitol
were completed today by Capt. John p.
Megrew president of the statue COM
mission. Some of the distinguished par
Elephants. including Gov. Marshall of In
diana James Whitcomb Riley. the "Hoos-
Ter poet and Messrs. Wood and Fox.
members of the statue commission.
reached this city this forenoon from In
dianapolis
The party was met at the Union station
by Col. Dan Ransdell, .sergeant-at-a arms
of the Senate: Capt. Megrew and Thomas
L. Jones. secretary of the Indiana So
ciety. and were escorted to the Airing
ton Hotel, where they will be quartered
during their stay in Washington.
Gov. Marshall and James Whitcomb
Riley, with the members OF the statue
commission. will be central figures to-
morrow evening-"Wallace evening"-at
the Arlington Hotel as guests of the So
ciety. The members of the Indiana dele
CATION in Congress will likewise be guests
of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
LAUDS CLIFFORD PINCHOT.
Garfield Calls Him Active Exponent
of Roosevelt Policies.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, January 1O-Gif-
ford Pinchot. dismissed forester, was
lauded yesterday in public address by
former Secretary of the Interior James
r. Garfield as the most active exponent
of the Roosevelt policies.
Clifford Pinchot. who has just left the
service of the national government, Is the
one man who perhaps worked the hard
est for the Roosevelt doctrine Of conser-
walton of our natural resources and his
principle of equal opportunities for all,
said Mr.. Garfield, speaking at Goodrich
House, social settlement. on The
Roosevelt Policies
His departure from the national serv-
ice is one of the greatest losses the ma
tional government has sustained in recent
years..
Mr.. Garfield expressed the hope that
Mr. Pinchot's activities as friend Of
the conservation movement would be con-
tinued as private citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
UNAFRAID OF POLICE.
Black Hand Members Resume Opera.
lions in Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, January 10.-Within
forty EIGHT hours after Benedetto Cinene
had been murdered by members Of the
Black Hand Society and twelve hours
after the 1874 Italians arrested on sus-
picion of connection with the crime had
been released from custody Joseph Noto.
a butcher, who was friend and neigh
Dor of Cinene. received a Black Hand
letter demanding $500 on penalty of
death to himself and family if he faileo
to pay.
Motto was asked If he had reported II
"Oh, no, no." he said II afraid to do
that. They kill me just like Cinene.
think the man who write this letter wa.
locked up in the police station the other
night. They know the police can no
catch them. They don't write letters like
this in Italy, because they are afraid OF
the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10

An echo Of the mysterious robbery OF
the subtreasury at Chicago in 1907 was
heard in the Senate today. when a bill
was passed providing for the creditlng
of $l73.OOO to the accounts OF William
Boldenweck, the assistant United States
treasurer. One-thousand-dol bills 10
the number OF lt3 disappeared from the
subtreasury. and although the secret
service worked on the case for MANI
II is still unsolved. Boldenweck
long ago was absolved from blame, but
the shortage is carried on his books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
NO sWEATED COIN.
Secret Service Officials Deny Report
From New York.

report that the secret service officers
of the Treasury have been running down
coin sweaters in New York is denied
at the Treasury Department today. 1t
was said that there has not been COM
plant of sweated coin from New York in
seven years. There was complaint from
the Pacific coast about year ago but
there is no coin of this character in Cir
culatiOn there now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Plague in California.

According to c. Hart Merriam. chief
Of the bureau Of biological survey. bu-
bonic plague is now endemic in Cali
fornia. Mr. Merriam gave this testimony
in the course of his statement to the
House committee on agriculture. to the
effect that the current appropriation of
$685. 600 for investigating the habits of
the birds and mammals of the United
States would not be sufficient during the
fiscal year 1911.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
For Increase of Efficiency.

President Taft shortly will send TO both
Houses of Congress a memorandum pre-
pared by the general naval board in
gard to legislation desired to increase the
efficiency of the naval personnel. one
proposition. it is understood. con-
templates promotions TO the grade of rear
admiral by selection, instead OF BY
seniority, as now provided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Boat Drifted About 600 Miles.

The United States Company's steamer
Parismina, plying between Central Amer
lean ports and New Orleans. picked up a {
sea on her last trip and brought into New
Orleans navy steam launch No 43s. She
found the launch In latitude a2.l2 north.
Iongit ude $3.50 west. This launch be-
longed to the Cape Cruz-Casilda survey
ing expedition and broke adrift from 4
tug about November Z, 1909. while being
towed from Guantanamo TO Niquero.
Cuba There were no men on boa rd when
the boat went adrift. The distance the
boat drifted is about 600 miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Editor Is Arrested.

JOLIET. Ill.,. January 1O.-James H.
Ferris, chairman Of the national COM
mittee of the peoples party. and editor
Of the Joliet Daily News. was arrested
today on charges of criminal libel prefer
red by Mayor John Cronin and Police
Chief William McM,0sters who accuse the
editor OF publishing statements reflect
ing on their admin stra ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
C0URT-MARTIAL CASES
REPORTED TO GEN. WOOD
Findings Upon Variety of Charges.
Four Soldiers Dishonorably
Discharged.

Private Richard Dunlap, Troop B, 18th
Cavalry, has been sentenced 10 be dis
honorabiy discharged. to forfeit paw and
allowances and to be confined at hard
'abor for six years. He was convicted
% various offenses. including desertton-
fraudulent enlistment under the name of
William McClaine, losing clothing and ac-
GOVERNMENTS. larceny. forgery and false
hood. Evidence of seven previous convic-
tions was considered by the court. The
sentence was approved by Cen Wood,
commanding the Department of the East.
Private Fred A. Babcock Battery F.,
ID Field Artillery. at Fort ,Myer. was
acquitted OF the charge of stealing a pair
Of gauntlets from another soldier and
restored TO duty by order of Gen.
Wood
Theft of Check Books.
Private Howard A. Begley Hospital
corps. at Fort Myer. was convicted OF
stealing two check books of the value OF
s.. the property Of another soldier. and
sentenced to be dishonorably dis
charged. to forfeit pay and allowances
and 10 be confined at hard labor for SIX
months. Evidence of three previous con-
victions was considered by the court. The
sentence was approved.
Two other soldiers were sentenced to
be dishonorably discharged to forfeit pay
and allowances and to be confined a
hard labor for three months. They are
Private Philip Joyce. Troop d, 18th Cav.
airy. convicted of being absent without
cav. and Private John d. WhHmore
'Frccp {. 10Th Cavalry. convicted of beina
lptr, md IArlx- i'm,
dence OF. five previous convictions was con.
sidered by the court in each OF these
Eases. The sentences were approved by
the department commander
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Senator Dicks Candidacy.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. January 1O-United
States Senator Charles Dick is now Of
ficially a candidate for reelection. To-
day Secretary of State Thompson, as
chief supervisor of elections. received a
petition nominating Dick for senator. It
was signed by A. U. Noah of Akron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Mexican Ambassador Here.

Senior Francisco Leon de la Barra, tie
Mexican ambassador, has resumed his
official duties In this city after visit
to the City of Mexico 10 attend the
funeral of his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Archbishop Ryan Receivers.

PHILADELPHIA, January 1O.-Arch-
bishop Ryan has fully recovered from
his late indisposition caused by a seri-
Gus cold and has resumed his duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Influenced Gardner's Course.

II became known today. further that
the reason Mr.. Gardner did not keep to
his intention of being merely a passive
insurgent during the session of Congress
was simply that Speaker Cannon did not
announce his intention of retiring, as it
was generally supposed he would. Mr.
Gardner. who is considered the most
dangerous nsurgent of all the bunch,
owing to the confidence and respect re-
posed in him by his colleagues. had been
given to understand. ii is said, that Mr..
Cannon would make his retirement an
nouncement from his Danev.lle home
during the Christmas holidays. When
he did not do this. and declared he would
not do il, Mr.. Gardner struck the war
post again, and is now, he says. in the
fight until decision is reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10

the chairman of the committee and by |
the committee to audit and control the
expenses of the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Assistant United States Treasurer.

President Taft today sent to the Senate
the nomination Of Joseph Bosler to be as
sistant treasurer of the United States at
Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10

Atlantic Coast Line Superior service.
Four limited trains daily. 4:O5. 7:iO. ID
pm; 4 20 am. 1419 New York ave. NV. &
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10

The number of communications received
by the department within the last few
days has been SO great that only brief
acknowledgment could be sent to each
writer. The letters are being filed to-
gether. and will be gone over carefully
by the department officials as soon as a
definite plan of inquiry has been adopted.
The moment that the report spread
| throughout the country that the Depart
ment of Agriculture might make an in
veStigatfon, the letters began to pour in.
and 1t Is thought that their volume will
| increase rather than diminish while the
Investigations OF the department are in
progress.
The letters all agree that the price OF
food stuffs and living generally has ma
terially Increased, and also that the pro
ducers have received but a small share OF
the increase. But the greatest divergence
of opinion Is found when an attempt is
made to locate the person or persons who
are receiving the greatest share of the
difference between the initial cost of pro-
ductton and the ultimate price paid by
the consumer. or to suggest a remedy o.
even a method of investigation. which
will disclose the exact condition of ar
fairs.
The communications are regarded by
the department officials as significant OF
the great interest the country is taking
In the question as well as of the great
complexity of the problem.
Labor to Take Up Problem.
The prevailing high price Of foodstuffs.
the small salaries received BY retail
clerks and the increase i'm house rents in
the District will be given consideration
at the weekly meeting of the Central
Labor Union tonight in Typographical
Temple At conference of la Dor leaders
held today in the ONCE OF the Trades
Unionist. Goa 9TH street these matters
were discussed. John B. Colpoys. preSi-
dent of the central body, declared the
prices charged in this city for the COM
modities of life were outrageous and the
government should handle the situation
without gloves"
Sam DE Nedrey. secretary of the Cen
trail Labor Union, gave IL as his opinion
that il is criminal for men to combine
to make the prices of meats and other
foods practically prohibitive so far as
the poor are concerned. He pictured the
family of a laborer receiving sl.25 to
$50 a day-when the weather permits
food to family of six or eight persons
from his meager earnings.
Delegate Seals OF the Retail Clerks
Union said that while he is in sympathy
with the movement to secure an increase
Of pay for government clerks. yet there
should be some action taken to bring
about higher compensation for the mer-
camille clerks who are compelled T.
work long hours for meager pay" He
said both the matter of more pay for
the retail clerks and the question OF high
rents will be brought before the central
body for action this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10

congressional committee. THAT organf-
~ ton has no authority to read any one
,ut of the party" he said. IF this sort
If campaign is kept up it will be found
that the other side can play the same
game
Representative Norris of Nebraska. the
lnsurgent who led the fight against the
cannon organization Friday when the
Badlinger-P inchot controversy was up.
md won it, expressed himself in like
manner
From present indications the republican
.aucus to be held Friday will be very
ively affair Most of the insurgents will
attend it. The caucus has been called
primarily to ratify the selections of the
various state delegations of members of
the republican congressional committee.
This Is usually a perfunctory perform
ince. But the program may be varied
N this occasion. A number OF state
delegations have announced q purpose to
elect as their representatives on the con-
sressional committee men who are iden-
flied with the insurgent band. Just how
the regulars are to meet this situation
ltaS not been determined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
BOTH SIDES NEED CASH
ESTRADA'S AGENT OFF TO NEW
YORK TO SOLICIT.
Red Cross Money Saved Half-Starv-
ed Forces at Bluefelds-Revolu-
tionists Sorely Pressed.

Dr. Castrllo the representative at this
capital of Gen. Estrada, the Nicaraguan
revolutionary leader. has gone to New
York for the purpose, 1t is currently re-
ported. of obtaining financial assistance
for the overthrow of the Madriz admins
tration. According to the story told in
Latin-American circles in this city. Dr.
CASTILLO recently called at the State De-
partment to ascertain the prospects of
the recognition by the United States OF
by Estrada at Bluefields and was prac-
tically notified that such recognition was
contingent on Estrada's establishing him.
self in power at Managua, the capital Of
the country.
1t is admitted that Estrada and his fol-
lowers were very much disappointed at
the failure of the United States govern
ment to recognize them as the dominant
party in Nicaragua following their great
victory at Rama, as such action would
have enabled them to raise funds to sue
cessfully prosecute the war against Ma
driz to a quick conclusion.
Both factions in Nicaragua are notori-
ously short of the sinews of war and
each is endeavoring to secure financial
aid from the outside. Because Of Estra-
da's lack of funds 1t was necessary as
an act of humanity for the United States
government to supply provisions and
medicines for the sick and destitute at
Bluefields including the half-starVed SOL
diers of Zelaya's army captured at Rama
The American Red Cross allotted $1O,Vo
for that purpose and the distribution was
made by officers of the navy stationed
on the Mosquito coast. That fund IS no"
about exhausted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Speaker Resolves to Fight.

1t became certainly known today that
A few weeks ago Mr.. Cannon contem-
plated making an announcement that
he would not be candidate in the
next Congress for the office Of Speaker
He had come to the conclusion that 1T
would be better for the party in view
If the strong feeling that prevailed
against him in many sections of the
country to step down.
President Taft was informed Of Mr..
Cannon's intention, and the understanding
was that during the Christmas holidays
Mr.. Cannon would make a formal an
nouncement Of his purpose. For some
reason other the Speaker delayed.
Now, following the most recent row, the
Speakers friends say he has decided to
fight to the end and will not retire unless
defeated. This explanation is given on
Mr.. Cannon's change of plans.
The Speaker had become convinced. it
was said, that by removing himself from
rhe situation more orderly state OF af-
fairs would follow in the House. He did
not want to embarrass his friends or the
administration.
AT the time he reached the conclusion
10 give notice of his intention to quit
the insurgents were not so active and it
looked as II they would remain quiescent
during the session, only making demon
stration from time to time to show that
they were still on earth. The Speaker
figured that probably he could retire with
grace. But now he has got his back up
over the defeat of the House organization
last Friday. which was nothing more or
less than defeat for him.
To those of his friends who have con-
versed with him during the past few days
on the theory that he would soon make
an announcement that he had decided to
retire from public life Mr.. Cannon has
replied in Enthusiastically expressive
language. He has Informed them that
he is in the fight to stay. and that the
only way he can be eliminated is by alb
soute defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
C0NFERS WITH ELklNS
Feels That Reason for Increases
Should Be Determined.
LETTERS FLOOD DEPARTMENT
Agricultural Officials Receive Com.
munications From All Parts
Of Country.

President Taft agreed with Senator
Elkins today that there should b. a
thorough AID prompt Investigation into
the subject OF the increased and increas-
ing cost OF living. The West Virginia
senator spoke to the President about
his resolution for an investigation by q
select committee of seven.
While the President is not committed
to any special plan OF investigation. he
feels that something should be done to
determine the reasons for the increase.
SO that action may be taken to correct
If possible, such an undesirab BILE condition.
Letters Reach Department.
Officials of the Department of Asricul-
ture are much impressed by the large
number OF letters that come to the de-
partment in each mail relative to the
present high cost Of living. The commu-
nications are from all parts of the coun-
try and from all classes OF people. They
oner many and varied explanations of the
increase In the price of the necessaries or
life, and according to the point of view
or their writer's suggest various methods
from safe and sane to ultra radical, for
remedying the present condition OF affairs
The letters show that the entire coun-
try Is intensely interested I'm the problem
SAID one OF the officials of the department
TO-DAY. But they show also that there Is
wide divergence of opinion regarding
both the cause and the remedy for the
present condition of affairs"
The Department Of Agriculture Is maxi
ing active preparations for obtaining thor
ough reports on the conditions that have
increased the price Of dairy products. veg
etables. fruits and other staple articles
Several OF the officials are now working
on preliminary plans and will be able TO
suggest a method Of procedure to Secre-
tary Wilson In the near future. II 10
thought that the plan adopted will he
similar to that followed In the case OF
beef. when the reports from the agents OF
the bureau of animal industry were sent
In and compiled by the bureau of statis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Estrada Embarrassed.

According to diplomatic gossip here,
Gen. Estrada is seriously embarrassed
In his proposed march across Nicara-
qua to capture Managua and other large
towns on the west coast by lack of
funds to provide the necessary transpor-
tation and sustenance of his army Of
about .,OOO men. Certain financiers in
New York. known to be interested In the
overthrow of the Madriz administration,
NAV provide some of the money needed
by the revolutionary party to carry their
plans to a successful issue, but that Is
by no means assured.
Meanwhile. MadriZ is giving practical
demonstrations Of his desire to meet the
wishes of the United States government
His recent statement that the execution
of Groce and Cannon was illegal, and
that the resentment of this government
toward Zelaya for his part in that outrage
was justified. has undoubtedly created a
more favorable impression OF Madriz in
official circles than originally obtained
Another act that has received favorable
comment was the cancellation of the
monopolistic franchises granted by
Zelaya in the interest Of himself and
friends.
The statement is again made today that
until a regularly organized and stable
government is erected in Nicaragua the
United States government will continue
it's present policy of hands off, SO far
as the factional fights in that country are
concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-10
Hearing Open to Public.

THE provisions Of sections 1o1. 102, 10s.
104 and $50 OF the Revised Statutes of
the United States shall also apply to all
witnesses summoned before the said COM
mittee or any subcommittee with the
same force and effect as If the said COM
mittee or any subcommittee were a COM
mittee Of only one house of Congress
"All hearings by and before said joint
committee Or any subcommittee shall be
open to the public. The said joint COM
mittee shall report to Congress all the
evidence taken and received and their
findings and conclusions thereon.
'"The sum Of 325. 600. or so much there
OF as may be necessary. is hereby ap-
propriated out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated
to pay the necessary expenses of said
joint committee. the said sum to be
disbursed by the secretary of the SEN
ate upon vouchers to be approved by