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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
DEMAND FOR PROBE
Alleged Shortage of Funds in
Federal Offices.
RESOLUTION FOR INQUIRY
New Rules Committee of House Dis
c1sses Charges Against Sub
Treasury in St. Louis.

The alleged shortages Of more than
$4,000 at the United States subtreasury
and Of the collector of customs at St.
Louis, which. it is charged, have been in
existence since 1905. were discussed by
the new rules committee of the House at
its first meeting today. The matter came
up in the form of resolution introduced
by Representative Shackleford Of Mis-
souri, providing for congressional in
vestigation.
Mr.. Shackleford said he had tried un-
successfully to get an investigation for
in his mind that the guilty parties were
Failure to Bring Suit.
He pointed out that although the Sec
retary of the Treasury had recommended
that suits be brought against the bonds
men Of alleged defaulters, the respon-
sib!e parties in ST. Louis had neglected
to do SO. and that the statute of ,limfta-
tions had now run against them
Bills had been pending in Congress for
several sessions to relieve the ST. Louis
treasurer of the liability, he said. and
unless an investigation was had without
delay it might soon be too late
Representative Champ Clark of Mis-
souri, told his fellow-committeemen that
1.-THE federS. offices at st. Louis had long
been passed around in a little clique and
that If an investigation could be had a
lot OF big fellows out there would' be sent
to the penitentiary..'
Regardless of Results.
TT would get some republicans and It
might get some democrats, and I don't
care IL IT does," added Mr.. Clark.
THE only thing I want" said Mr..
Shackleford, ''is to be assured by this
committee that there will be no white
wash"
The committee thought an investigation
of the charges should be undertaken by
the House committee on expenditures in
the Treasury Department. After the
hearing Representative Shackleford went
to the committee on expenditures to ar
range for the investigation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Police Chief Dismissed.

ST. LOUIS. April 9.-Chief Of Police
Edmund p. Creecy was dismissed from
his position by the POLICE board today.
He was found guilty Of five Of the eight
charges on which he was tried. He was
exonerated of any knowledge of or
connection with the alleged police fund
shortage.
Capt Will Young was appointed to
succeed Creecy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09

Pistol Taken Away From Ad-
iutant General Canton.
HIGH WORDS ARE PASSED
National Guard Officer Ordered Uni
forms Off Parading Band and
Executive Did Not Like It.

GUTHRIE, Okla, April 9-The inter
ference Of friends probably prevented a
physical clash last night between Gov
|C N Haskell and Adjutant General Can
ton Of the Oklahoma National Guard.
A revolver was taken from Gen. Canton
Witnesses of the encounter say he did
not draw 1t on the governor
Police Guard Governor.
At the request of friends of Mr.. Has
near the governors apartments in the
Royal Hotel during the night. Chief OF
Police Mitchell says he will swear out a
warrant for Gen. Canton today.
The trouble between the governor and
the adjutant general resulted from the
republican committee meeting. held yes
terday. The First Regiment Band, had
been engaged to furnish music for the
occasion, 1t being the openig of Repre-
sentative McGuire's campaign.
Gen. Canton gave an order that the
band should not appear in military uni
form. and forbade the use of the regi-
ment's instruments. The band was play
ing when It received the order. The
members discarded. their uniforms, pro-
cured other instruments, and later re-
appeared in the streets.
When Gov. Haskells attention was
called to the incident, he sent Congress
man Mcclure a letter of apology. In it
he set forth that the order did not meet
with his approval.
Canton Jaws Governor.
Gen Canton. shortly before midnight,
sought Gov. Haskell. witnesses declare,
in the Royal Hotel. The meeting oc-
CURED on a stairway landing near the
governors apartments.
With emphatic gestures he is declared
to have said:
Il want you to understand you cannot
countermand my orders: and if you do,
you will pay for it,
J. NJ. Brooks, proprietor of the hotel,
and others rushed to the scene Mr.
Brooks took Gen. Canton's revolver from
him, and later took the officer to his
rooms.
Gen. Canton later reappeared in the
streets. He did not enter the hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Regardless of Results.
MINERS GO ON STRIKE.
Union Officials Unable to Keep Them
at Work.
special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WILK KESBARRE. April 9.-Eight hum
dred men employed at the Nottingham
coiliery Of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre
Coal Company went on strike this morn
ing despite the efforts of the union Of
fcials to keep them at work and prevent
them breaking the agreement with the
company.
The men complain that there has been
excessive docking of cars by the dock
ing boss for some time, and that all their
protests were unavailing. When there
was further complaint this morning the
men decided to lay down their tools and
strike.
Their union officials will take up the
grievance with the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Eddie Fay's Trial Postponed.

RICHMOND. Va. April 9.-Eddie Fay
and Little Dick Harris. charged with
having committed the sensational post
ohlce robbery here, declined to make any
plea when arraigned in the federal court
today and Judge Waddill entered the
formal plea of not guilty. Vigorous in
sistence on the part of counsel for the
defense procured a postponement Of the
trial to .Aprn 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
TAFT URGES CANCER INQUIRY.
Asks $4,000 for Laboratory in
Which to Conduct Investigation.

President Taft sent to Congress today a
message that may result in important de-
velopments in the study Of the causes of
cancer. The President asks an appro-
priation of $4,000 for a laboratory in
which to conduct Investigations, and
transmits the, recommendations Of the
Secretary of Commerce and Labor. the
commissioner of fisheries. and Of DR.. N.
e. Gaylord, director Of the New York
state cancer laboratory. for an inquiry
into the cause of cancer in fishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
MIR. CLAYTON wEDs TONIGHT.
Kentucky Widow, Mrs. Bette Davis,
Will Become His Bride.

LEXINGTON, KY. April 9.-Represent-
alive Henry D. Clayton of Alabama and
Mrs. Bette Davis. wealthy young widow
of Georgetown. KY. will be married this
evening at the home Of Mrs Davis.
Senator j. w. Bailey of Texas will be
best man. Representative j. Campbell
Cantrill of the seventh Kentucky district
will give the bride away.
Several other members of Congress will
come from Washington to attend the
ceremony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Canton Jaws Governor.
Charter for Exposition Company.

NEW ORLEANS. April "A charter for
the worlds Panama Exposition Company
was approved yesterday by designated
representatives from New Orleans and
other parts of Louisiana. 1t provides for
capitalization of $1O.OOOOOO and a cor
porate existence Of twenty-five years. All
officers were named with the eX-
ception Of director general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Mine Agreement Not Reached.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 9.-After
working nearly all night the subscale
committee appointed by the joint confer
ence OF miners and operators of the Kan
awha district failed to reach an agree
ment this morning. This was reported
to the joint conference this afternoon,
that body then going into executive ses-
sion. It is expected that the negotiations
will he continued next week. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Shriners at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, April 9-The scatter
ing arrivals of members Of the order of
Shriners during the past week was
changed to the coming of solid train
loads of visitors here today. The climax
of the convention will be reached Thurs
day. For the first time since the carni-
val season promiscuous masking has been
authorized. In the evening q typical
carnival parade will be presented, fol-
lowed by a ball at the historic French
Opera House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Fire Damages Stamp Mill.

GOLDEIELD. New, April 9.-The eight
fifty ton mill Of the Goldfleld
Consolidated Mines Company was dam
aged by fire to the extent of quarter OF
a million dollars last night.
Following an explosion In the refinery.
where over half q million dollars in bull
lion was stacked for shipment, the fire
spread to q huge conveyor that carried
flames to the sampling department and
stamp batteries. A shutdown Of sixty
dayA Vii prohablE, be entated<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Cashier Admits Embezxlement.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS. Col, April o.
r. Coddington. former cashier OF the
Grand Valley State Bank, yesterday con-
fessed to embezzlement and was SEN
fenced to ten years in the penitentiary on
nine counts. Sentence was suspended in
seven counts and the minimum sentence
Of two years imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Sixty.Three Mules Die in Fire.

PITTSBURG, April 8.-Sixty- three
mules belonging to the Westmoreland
Coal Company were burned to a char in
a fire which destroyed the company's
stables at Shafton, near here, early to-
day. The loss of the stock and buildings
Is estimated ats .0oQt all insureA q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
CHARGES ARE FILED
Secretary BaIIinger Accused
OF Sinking Duty.
TROUBLE OVER LAND TITLE
Suit for Injunction Against Execu-
ton of Order-Defendant De-
nies the Allegations.

Declaring that Secretary of the Interior
ballfnger. because he had been counsel
Tor number Of land claimants in the
Slietz Indian reservation in Oregon. now
declines to give them the benefit Of .lis
judgment since becoming Secretary o< the
Interior and has attempted to delegate
to his assistant, Frank Pierce, the duty
imposed by law on him, and that the lat
ter has decided adversely to them, Will
liam D. Bales. Thomas Holverton and
Levi M. Gilbert today filed suits in the
District Supreme Court for injunction to
Pierce, The assistant secretary.
Ballinger Employed In 1908.
Bales says he employed Mr.. Ballinger
In 1908 and that the latter filed in the
office Of the then Secretary Of the In
terror brief urging that patent be is
sued to Bales. By alleged irregularities,
he claims, his title to the entry was
clouded and Mr.. Pierce has rendered a
decision against him, which is about to
become operative in Oregon, unless the
court prevents its execution.
Bales and the other claimants declare
that the law allows an appeal to the Sec
retary and tnat they are entitled to it
ana that the action of the assistant Sec
retary is without warrant of law
,aa1,,o Attorney w. A. Lefferty represents the
Secretary Ballinger Denies.
When Mr.. Ballingers attention was
drawn to the suit he emphatically denied
that he had ever been attorney for the
claimants or that there was any special
reason why Assistant Secretary Of the
Interior Pierce had handled the cases.
The latter had disposed Of them, he said.
in accordance with his general assign
ment of handling land Office matters
Regarding the charge that he had been
counsel for the claimants the Secretary
declared that after he had retired to pri-
vate life from the commissionership Of
the general land Office his name had been
signed to a brief in the cases by ]. H.
Ballingef, a distant cousin, in conjunction
with his own signature. The Secretary
said this was done without his authority
and when the matter was called to his at
tention he so advised the Interior De-
I.artment and requested that his name
be stricken from the document. The rec
ord of the department, he added, showed
that this was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Goats Perish by Thousands.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 9.-It is
anneunced that $4,000 goats perished in
the Frio and Nueces valleys as result
Of the recent heavy rains, which were
accompanied by cold winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
President Wins at Golf.

President Taft beat Vice President
Sherman one hole in their golf match at
the Chevy Chase Club Yesterday after
noon. The win was made at the very
last. the President making a phenomenal
drive to the home green. Both players
made the rounds in less than 100. The
two players went from the White House
in the Presidents Automobila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
THE EVENING STAR

THE EVENING STAR
WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION.
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The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition, Is delivered by carriers within the CITY
mail or felephone Main 244o. Collection IL made
by carrier at the end of each month.
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Daily sunday excepted. one month. 30 cents
Saturday Star, 81 year. Sunday Star. S2 ~ year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
Anti-Roosevelt Plot Hinted At.

The Matin. pursuing an investigation of
what il terms the inside OF papal in
transigentisnl, says that some ecclesias-
tics feel that Cardinal Merry del Val
acted in accord with Cardinal Gibbons
AnG other prominent American Catholics
with the secret object o. preventing Mr.
Roosevelt from winning new prestige in
the eyes of American Catholics through
q apal audience.
Nevertheless. the paper insists that the
general conviction. and especially that of
the cardinals. is that the papal secretary
alone was responsible for the great
blunGer.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-09
His Work as Developer.

Another story has it that Mr.. Walsh
conceived the idea that great bodies or
ore ought to be found on the SUBMITS or
mountain ranges, where volcanic action
might be expected to have. reached the
maximum of it's fusing power. Experts
laughed at him. but he was not to be dis
suaded, and he prospected among the
nesks of the San Juan range, and finally
bought several claims which had been
abandoned because of the very great diff-
Guilty experienced in working them.
The claims were 1000 feet above sea
level and other mining engineers told him
il would be next to impossible TO get men
to so to such great height TO work. Bva
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
TYP0THETAE TO CONVENE.
Delegates from Many States VIII BE
Here May 18 to 10.

Delegates from Many States VIII BE
Here May 10 to 10.
Preparations are being made for the
twenty-fourth annual convention Of the
United Typothetae Of America May l6 70
- at the Raleigh Hotel. when delegates
from nearly every state are expected
Automobile tours Of the city and a TRIP
20 Mount Vernon will be features Of the
convention
Commissioner Rudolph will welcome
the delegates to Washington and Presi-
dent TAFT will receive them.
Following are the local committees in
charge Of the convention;
Arrargements-Byro 5. adams. chair.
man; George Gibson. Charles +. Crane
George Judd and Clinton X Brands
Presidents reception-George Judd. W
Seton Kent. and William +. Roberts.
Publlcity-William F. Roberts. Henry
L. WilSens. and A. H. Everett
Smoker-R p. Andrews, George Gibson
and Thomas w. Cadick
Boat ride-Charles F. Sudwarth. Charles
P. Hancock and Harry Darling.
Automobile ride-E r. Rapley r p
Andrews. and Charles !. Crane.
Sightseeing-H. G. c. Stiles. Robert E
Mathers and William 3. Shaw.
Badses-William J. Wallace, l. NJ
Thayer, and r. Beresford.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
CONCERT FOR UNWILLING.
Polish Artists to Appear at National
Next Thursday.

In connection with the unveiling oi
the statues Of Kosciusko and Pulaski
next Wednesday afternoon. which will
take place amid civic and military pomp.
a grand concert will be given at the New
National Theater at 4.30 p. m. on the
following day, under the auspices Of the
United Polish Singers Of America.
Nine. Sembrich (Kochanska). whose
versatility. range and sweetness Of voice.
and as well known as those Of any Pol
ish artist. win appear. She will be sup
ported by Nine Szumanska. pupil of
Paderewski whose skill as a pianist is
Of the highest order. Nine Kwasigrech
and Miss Tylicka, well known and popu-
lar soprano and contralto. respectively.
viii assist on this occasion Prof. T.
Adamewski, director Of the Academy OF
Music, OF Boston, and Prof Rosenthal.
the basso soioist Of St Paul, viii also
appear. all under the direction Of Dr. r.
Wolski, a musical composer Of note. ana
performer on different instruments
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library OF CCnzrcss-O1cn 9 a. n TO 10 .. N. on
secllal days: from D N. 20 10 ?. n on Sundays
ard CO certain holidays
Public Lbrary-Open 9 a. m. 20 ?. N. holidays.
a. NJ. TO ?. m sundays. 20 .. n
White HTuse-Opcn 10 A. N. 70 ?. m
United states Captol-open 9 a. N. 10 40 p m
CCTcCran Gallery Of Art-Open Uree) Iuesday
THURSDAY. saturday. go 10 { p. m: sunday ID 70
4 30 p. m. Other days &c admission
state. War. and Navy DeraIrmeuts-Open a. n
q p. m (The original Declaration Of Irdepend-
CnCe IS lu the library az The state Department.
United States TreasIry-Open a. n. 20 ?. n.
United States Patent Onoe-Open 9 a u TO ?
?. N.
United States Pension BureaU-Open a. m TO 8
2 m.
Uuited States Past-otrce-open a. II 10 p n
Washington City Pcst-oeice-ODen all hours Che
Dead Letter Oalce Is IN the city pos,-oaice)
National Botanic Gardens-opeu a. u 20 5
r. m.
Fish Commissi1n-Open 9 a. n. TO 40 ?. n.
Army Medical Niuseum-Open . a. q. TO 80 ?. n.
National Muscum-Open a. m 90 4 30 p n lin
Guiding holidays.
Asriclltural Department-opea 9 a n to 80
?. n.
Bureau Of Engraving ard PTiutizs-opcu a. n
90 25o T. 10.
washington Monument C555z feet in heighD-opcn
$50 a. n. 70 80 p NJ CElevator ruus FROM a. L.
20 p. m
Srnirnsouian Institutioa-open n to 40
r. n. Including holidayS.
Government Printing Oncc-Open 10 a. m 70 ?
2. N.
Navy Ysrd-Open 9 a. m. 10 SO 2. N
SOuthw0rh Cottage. fth and Prospect ave
hey ManE0n-Hone 81 FranCs Scott Key. author
Of The star Sranged Banner" ISIS NJ street north
west. Open daily. except Sunday. a. ~ 70 So
p. m Admission frcS
N THE sCRUS3S.
Geological Park-OpCn all day
Rock Greek Bridge and Park
Chevy Chase and keusiuEt0n.
Naval Observatory-Open 9 a. m 70 p n.
Mcunt Vernon Che home and tomb % Washing
tonl-Open Il a. 20 ( p. N.
United States Soldiers H0me-Opsn a. n 70
7 sunset.
United States Naval Academy. Annapolis Nd
Arlington National Cemetery.
For Myer Military Posi-.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
THE TALK OF THE TOWN.

latitude. or inclination from the plane Of
the equator or elliptic. The comet is
pointed toward the sun. and resembles
a long. narrow and slightly expanding
ray from searchlight As the earth
closely approaches the more distant and
thinner part OF the tail before plowing
its way through on May IS. while the
nucleus will remain some 100000 miles
distant. the tail will, OF course, appear
TO expand. fan-like. to immense proper
tions
At present the best time for observa-
tion is between S:l5 and 9:45 a. m. Dawn
begins at o'clock. it's light hiding that
OF the faint comet The intensity Of the
latter. beyond the nucleus. is somewhat
greater than the intensity of the Milky
way.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
AGED MAN INJURED.

Representative Sperry Falls from
Street Car Near the Capitol.
Representative Nehemiah u. Sperry. or
Connecticut. fell from a street car AT
the corner Of New Jersey avenue and
street late yesterday afternoon as be
was on his way home from the Capitol.
He was assisted by several members Of
the House. who witnessed the accident.
and removed to his residence at The
buckingham. where he was treated by
DIR. De Laney. Mr.. Sperry was suffering
from shock. and the physician thought
that probably he had been bruised. but
he reported that no serious results had
attended the fall
Mr.. Sperry Is the oldest member OF the
House. He is eighty-three years old.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
PEACE COURT UNSUCCESSFUL.
DIR. Ties Congratulated for Media
tiOn Service in Nicaragua

DR.. Albert Tiles. president Of the Cen,
traI American Court Of Justice at Car.
tago, Costa Rica. has replied 10 Secretary
of State Knox's telegram OF congratu.
lation on his service for peace in Mica
raEua.
The courts effort to adjust the differ.
ences between the two factions in Mica
ragua has not been successful SO far
Several days ago an individual letter was
sent to the Estrada and Madriz factions
suggesting an eight-day armistice, in
which 10 reach. through the Office Of the
court, an agreement. SO far neither fac
ton has accepted the proposition.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
ANXIETY IN MARYLAND.
Census Decrease May Cut Down
State Representation in House.

Anxiety is felt in Maryland over the
possibility Of the census results cutting
down the States representation in the
House Of Representatives
Unless Maryland's population has in
creased 10000 in the past ten years. one
OF her representatives win be left out
at the next election
There was a time when Maryland was
one OF the centers OF population, and
in 1890, she had as many as nine repre-
sentatives in Congress. In recent years,
although the apportionment has bteu
changed, the State has not shown as
great an increase as in former times.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
watch for a City Mt Randle Highlands.
Woodmen Give Dance.

Oak Camp No. T. WoOdman OF the
World. gave an entertainment and dance
last night in Naval Lodge Hall, which
was crowded with Woodmen and their
friends. Miss Mary Gladys Barrow.
William A. Cavanaugh, Charles +. Mey-
ers, Miss Bertha Hansen, and Miss Car
rie Kramer. II. HOcke. Miss Lillian B.
Goldstein. Miss Hilda Farr. and Miss
Marguerite Callan took part in the pro-
gramme
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
Enrth Tremor Recorded.

The seismograph at the United States
Weather Bureau recorded a slight earth
quake Wednesday night at 7.39 o'clock
which lasted for several minutes. The
shock was followed by several smaller
ones, the distance being estimated al
1900 miles. The same shock was record
ed on the seismograph at Georgetown
University. The officials think that Il
originated in some of the Pacific islands
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
Bucketshop Nan in Court

Joseph F. Gatins. of New York, who
was indicted at the beginning of the
governments crusade against bucket
shops, appeared yesterday before JUS
tice Gould and filed a plea in abate-
ment. He was indicted under the name
Of Joseph Gatkins.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
APPOINTED LANDSCAPE ARTIST
George +. BurnaP Succeeds Late
George III. Brown In Bureau.

The vacancy caused by the death OF
George II. Brown. landscape architect In
the Office OF the superintendent of build
ings and grounds. was filed yesterday
by the appointment OF George f. Bur
nap at a salary Of s. 100
Mr.. Burnap is twenty-eight years old.
and although he has had but limited ex-
perience in landscape gardening. is said
70 be thoroughly informed in every
branch of the art and well qualified 10
fill the position. He will begin his new
duties about July /
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
LOCAL MENTION.
ErcIrRsroNs rn-nAr

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6a5 D. m.
Steamer Charles MBcalester for Mount Vernon.
Leaves Seventh street wharf at 10 a. N. and LA
D. NJ.
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter h7C- for Zoo Park. Chevy Chase. and
kenSingtOa.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
Bnnrmnn FuncrnI Hold.

William w BOarman, who died Mon
day night, at his home, 1915 NJ street
northwest. was buried yesterday after
noon in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Serv-
ices were held at 1880 o'clock at ST
Patrick's Catholic Church.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-06
Bostonians Give FinaI Dance.

The Bostonians gave their final dance
Of the season last night at National Ri
fies Armory Hall. Two hundred couples
participated in the programme of twen-
ty numbers. which lasted Until after mid
night.