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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1910-02-04
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
BOMB IN ITALIAN QUARTER.
Chicago Police Believe It Is Black
Hand Outrage.

CHICAGO, December 6.-Half-clad Ital-
ians swarmed about the 22d street police
district. following the explosion of a
bomb which last night blew out the en-
tire front of three-story brick building
at 234 Alexander street, two blocks from
the police station.
No one was injured by the explosion,
which the police are endeavoring to solve
on the theory that it was the work of
Black Hand men, and was directed
against Philip Battaglia, an Italian. who
conducts a grocery on the first floor of
the structure.
Rattaglia declared he never has been
threatened by any secret societies The
police plan to question him further to-
day, believing he may fear to tell of
enemies for fear of their vengeance
ttaglia. with his wife and four chill
dren, lives in the rear of his store. The
second and third floors are also used as
residences. about thirty persons living in
the building.
When the explosion occurred all ran
into the street and were joined in q few
moments by hundreds of Italians who
had been awakened, some thrown out OF
bed by the blast.
None of the occupants of the building
would return, but sought lodgings else
where.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
fireman ON bATTLESH|P
GETS SIX YEAR SENTENCE
Convicted by Court Martial
of Causing Death of
Water Tender.

CHERBOURG, France, December g.
Ernest n. Walker. a fireman of the bat
tleship Kansas. has been convicted by a
court-martial Of having caused the death
of Patrick ]. Fitzsimmons, a water
tender, of the louisiana, and sentenced
to six years imprisonment. The court
found that the crime was not premedi-
tated
Fitzsimmons was participant in free
fight between white and negro bluejackets
from the second division of the United
States Atlantic fleet November 1S. and
received wounds from which he died at
a hospital on the following day.
The court-martial was held on board
Rear Admiral Vreeland's flagship, the
Louisiana, Saturday. and the verdict be-
came known today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
RECEPTION ON wARsHIP.
Rear Admiral Murdock Entertain,
Aboard the Minnesota.

GRAVESEND. England, December 6.
Rear Admiral Murdock and the other
officers Of the third division of the
American Atlantic fleet gave a recep-
ton aboard the flagship Minnesota yes
terday.
Several hundred residents of Graves
end and London were present. A spe-
cial train from London brought a large
contingent. including Ambassador Reid
and others of the American embassy.
and many from the American colony.
The battleship was attractively deco
rated.
The reception concluded the program
Of festivities incidental to the visit of
the warships. The officers and men ex.
pressed themselves pleased with the
hospitality received.
The conduct of the sailors has been
highly commendable and no, unpleasant
incident has marred the. visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
HOBBLE SKIRT DOOMED.
Authority Says Spring Styles Will
Show Expansion.

CHICAGO, December 6.-The hobble
skirt, long coat and freakish hats and
bonnets are to go. according to members
of the National Cloak. Suit and Skirt
Manufacturers Association, who are in
annual session here.
1.-The day of the hobble skirt is near at
hand" said J. P. Hovland of Chicago
who was toastmaster last night at the
banquet 1T is nothing but q fad. a
passing fancy and worst of all, a freak
that common decency should not stand
for
1.-THE spring style for 1911 will be an
expansion OF the present hobble-expand-
ed enough to allow free and dignified use
of feet and limbs. AS for the Jacket 1t
will be shorter and not SO much like a
mans long coat. The collar will be
larger"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

The Commissioners of the District of Columbia he
would vest with complete authority public schools.
Upon them he would also confer the power of public service
commission
Jurisdiction all public parks and reservations within
the District of Columbia he would give the Office of public
buildings and grounds.
That the government of the District of Columbia is
good the President maintains. He compliments the eff
cheney honesty of the police force but crses its
military appearance and bearing The cleanliness of the
city and the administration Of the board of Com
missoners commented He believes Congress should
keep open ears for criticisms local affairs by citizens
who have vote
Maintenance of model city at the seat of government
is urged To this end he points improvements he
siders desirable.
Abandoning the hope that Virginia would return to the
jurisdiction of District of Columbia that portion of
original ten miles square reoceded the Old Dominion he
advocates the acquisition OF land along the palisades for
government reservation.
The permanent improvement plan for the District of Co.
lmbia as embodied in the udson BILL has his ndorsement
and Congress is urged to adopt it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
THACHER TO MAKE FIGHT.
Will Contest Election of Judge Har.
ris to Congress.

MIDDLEBORO. Mass. December c.
Thomas c. Thacher, democratic candi-
date for Congress in the fourteenth
Massachusetts, district, has taken steps
to contest the election of his republican
opponent, Judge Robert o. Harris. This
is the district now represented in Con-
gress by Gov.-elect Eugene N. Foss.
recount of the votes cast at the
November election gave Judge Harris
q plurality of seventy over Thacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
CYCLISTS BEHIND RECORD.
At Noon Thirteen Teams Had Made
738 Miles. Four Laps.

NEW YORK, December 6.-Despite the
fact that the riders in the six-day bicycle
race were urged by coachers to keep up
the pace they had been making since
early yesterday they were eight laps be-
hind the record at noon. At II o'clock
they were thirteen laps ahead of the
record, but at o'clock the scorers bull
letin read as follows:
Thirty-sixth hour. 73S miles four laps,
with thirteen teams tied; Georget and
Fouchois, 737 miles five laps. Record
for thirty-six hours, 739 miles two laps,
by Cameron and Krebs last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
TO ASK HUSBANDS RELEASE.
Action Will Be Taken by Wife of
Convicted Councilman.

PITTSBURG. Pa, December 6.-Mrs.
Anna F.. Klein, wife of Capt. John
Klein, who is serving a sentence in
the Western penitentiary for bribery
while a member Of common council, has
served a notice on the district attorney
that an application would be made to
the state board of pardons at it's next
session asking for the release of her
husband.
Klein was among the last of the
councilmen. convicted. 1t was through
councilmen were implicated in the cru
sade against the councilmen last
sprtng. -. \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
STRAY CAT AN MIGRATE.
Sets Fire to House in Which She
Had Found Refuge.

NEW YORK, December "a stray cat
unon which woman dweller i'm a west
side tenement took pity. as pussy was
meowing outside on the fire escape last
night during the storm, played the mis-
chief inside the apartment today by BOWL
ing over a lighted lamp. setting the house
on fire and imperiling the lives OF scores
of tenants.
All the occupants of the house were
sent scurrying to the street thinly clad
and the fremen had hard fight to get
the blaze under control. The cat dis.
appeared during the excitement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Fire at Depew, N. Y.

DEPEW. N. Y. December Ga new
brick building, which was to have been
occupied today by the Office force of the
New York Central Railroad Company en-
gine repair works. was burned early to-
day. The loss is 100000. The fire is be-
lieved to have been of incendiary origin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Saved Cash Only.

The stranger stated that the robber tore
up all the paper. including the check and
the notes, and saved only the cash He
gave the negro 81, it is said. to go to the
police station and "snook around" to see
what would be done to the two prison.
ers. The negro gave good description
of the man who had taken the money,
and Barrett's arrest followed.
Spurlock. one of the men f1rst arrested,
was paroled on a charge of embezzle-
ment two weeks ago by Judge Josiah Co.
hen in common pleas court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Larger Salaries for District Commis-
sioners Urged. 4
GROWTH ALONG ALL LINES
Hardly a Branch of District Govern.
ment But Calls for Increased Ex-
penditures-Better
Are Advocated.
NEEDS OF DISTRICT

Congress asked to anpronriafe
$12.S72.9S5.90 for fiscal wear ial2.
Appropriations for current year,
$1G.527 ,O4599.
Increase, $o,34J. .939.a1.
Salaries of Commissioners to be
increased $1,000 year each.
Nearly a million dollars for ad-
ditfons to park system.
Practically every branch of Dis
trict government calls for more
money.
Estimated revenues are sufficient
to meet increased expenditures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Admiral Vreeland Saws Farewell.

CHERBOURG. France, December g.
Rear Admiral Vreeland. commander of
the second division of the United States
Atlantic fleet, today exchanged farewell
visits with Admiral KieseL maritime pre-
feet of CherbOurg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
SHOULD CONTROL SCHOOLS
AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
President Taft Urges Congress to Concentrate
Authority in Interest Of Econ
omy and Efficiency.
- IN
ALL GOVERNMENT RESERVATIONS
UNDER OFFICE OF PUBLIC GROUNDS
ACQUISITION of Palisades of Potomac as Public Park
Is Advocated-Judson Bill for Permanent
improvements Is Endorsed -Comp1i-
ments for Local Government.

HE concentration of authority in the ad
ministration of the affairs of the District
of Columbia is the keynote of President
Taft's review of conditions here in the
seat of national government, contained in
his annual message to Congress. made
public today. Economy and efficiency
would best be served by undivided re-
sponsibiitv. in his opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
HIT BY STREET CAR;
BANK EMPL0YE HURT
Unable, Because of Heavy
Snow, to Get to Place
of Safety.

Raymond G. Eberly, twenty-six years
old, employed as bookkeeper by the
American National Bank, was struck by
car of the City and Suburban line
while at 18th street and Rhode Island ave-
nue. northeast this morning about S:3O
o'clock. Md. Eberly, standing directly in
front of an approaching car to signal the
motorman to stop. was unable to get
through the snow to place of safety
when he realized he was in danger of be,
ing injured.
The motorman OF the inbound car was
unable to stop in time to prevent the
accident, it is declared. the tracks being
so slippery.
Necessary to Lift Car.
Mr. Eberly was struck by tn, car and
pushed along the track a short distance.
It was found necessary for the crew of
the car and passengers to lift the front
end in order to extricate him.
DIR. John F. keenan, Of Brentwood, who
was a passenger on the car rendered first
aid and looked after Mr.. Eberly While
he was being conveyed to 18th and G
streets on the car. The patient was in a
semi-conscious condition. He was taken
tothe Emergency Hospital in the latter's
ambulance.
Surgeons at the hospital found that
Mr. Eberly had confusion of the chest
and lacerations of face. He may also be
injured internally. He is a SON of Sam
uel G. Eberly, president of the Herdic
Cab Company. and resides at 1414 Girard
street northeast. ,...,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
ROBBED OF $4,000
Negro Steals Handbag From
Moman in Street Car.
ARREST QUICKLY FOLLOWS
Accused Man Admits Crime and Is
Held for Court.
WAS BETRAYED BY HIS PAL
Notes, Stocks and Bonds Stolen De-
stroyed, the Rogue Keeping
Only the Cash.
ARREST QUICKLY FOLLOWS
WAS BETRAYED BY HIS PAL

PITTSBURG, Pa, December 6.-As she
sat in street car riding through the
east end residential section of the city
last night Miss E. A. Casey was robbed
of handbag which contained cash,
stocks and bonds valued, including the
cash, at over $4,000 Shortly after dis
covering her loss she had the conductor
summon a policeman and caused two ne
groes in the car to be arrested. At the
police station they gave their names as
Lawrence Spurlock and Walter Barrett,
each aged twenty.
Early today another negro, Harry Bar
rett, was arrested, and at the hearing
took the full responsibility of the rob-
berry. He was held in $1,000 bail for
court w. l.. Barrett and l.. Spurlock
were discharged.
Investigation by the police developed
stocks taken was $4,000. These Barrett
had torn into pieces and scattered in the
negro quarter.
Pal Gives Him Away.
None of the stolen papers was found
on the negroes first arrested, and the po-
lice were at a loss for a clue until early
this morning, when another negro, whose
name the police will not disclose, ap-
peared at the station. and. when ques-
toned, admitted that the man who had
stolen the handbag, now declared to have
been Barrett. had sent him to learn what
was to be done with Spurlock and Bar
rett.
According to this negro, the man who
got the handbag was with the men under
arrest. The bag was passed to him and
he left the car, taking another car to the
downtown section, where he met the ''un-
known"
The strange negro said it contained a
large bundle of stocks and bonds. a
promissOry note, a check for 500, a
bank book showing deposits of 1895. and
$40 or $40 in money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Snow, followed by unsettled to-
night Wednesday fair; continued
cold; tonight about ~ degrees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Control of Public Utilities.

There are a sufficient number of cor
porations enjoying the use of public utili-
ties in the District of Columbia to justify
and require the enactment of a law pro-
viding for their supervision and regula-
(Continued on Tenth PaRe,)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Continued on Tenth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

The circulation OF The Star.
both daily and Sunday, is greater
by many thousands than that Of
any other Washington newspaper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-10
TO FLY ACROSS THE Isr4mvs.
Harmon to Demonstrate Need Of Canal
Qualifications.


New York, Dec. 9-No aeroplane
fight will be watched with such wide
spread international interest as the
forthcoming air journey from sea to
sea across the Isthmus Of Panama The
great problem Of fortifying the canal
concerns the interests Of the entire
country. Mr.. Clifford B. Harmon, the
most famous amateur aviator in the
world. will start from the deck OF a
ship in Colon harbor and fly to the
Pacific ocean. Mr.. Harmon with his
mechanics and assistants Will start for
the Isthmus on Feb. 25, on the S. S.
'Moltke" Of the Hamburg American
Line during her second cruise to the
West Indies. He Is confident that he
can demonstrate that the possibilities
of the aeroplane must be considered IN
planning the canal zone Notifications.
Since the flight win occur while con-
gress Is in session. and the problem OF
fortiflcation is before the public. 1t will
be OF the most vital importance. Mr.
Hartman sailed last week for England
with Mr.. Graham White to make the
English Channel flight. Mr.. White will
try for the $4,000 prize for the drst
Englishman to cross the channel in an
English built aeroplane and Mr.. Har-
mon will make the return trip with the
same machine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-10
AiRsHiPs ron the ARMY.
Secretary plekinsen osys Nation
Should peovlde Air Graft.

Secretary 0lekinoon says N0StoN
should Provide Air Graft.
Washington, Dec. lo.-secretary Of
War Dickinson In his annual report en-
dorses the use Of the flying machine - 9
military aid, and recommends that con-
gress appropriate funds to provide the
signal corps with several machines for
instruction purposes and field work
The aeronautical equipment Of the
dirigible balloon, one Wright aeroplane.
and three small captive balloons.
The secretary calls attention to the
fact that the entrance to Chesapeake
bay. one Of the most important points,
strategically, on the Atlantic sea coast.
is unfortified. At another important
point-the eastern entrance to Long
Island sound u additional guns are
needed.
Except for these instances. SO far ~
guns are concerned the sea coast de-
lenses at all home ports are in a sat
isfactory state, but much remains to be
done in providing such auxiliaries as
searchlights and in developing the fire
control system, which will require ST.
100000 Of expenditure.
Congress is asked to authorize an ex-
penditure of 319.546.S43 for the fortifl-
cations on the Panama canal, including
the construction Of posts for the per-
manent garrison. and 100000 OF this
sum should be made available Inn
mediately in order to complete the pro-
ject within three years. The additional
sum OF 100000 is wanted immedi-
ately. to be applied toward the creation
of naval establishments in the canal
zone.
Touching the progress Of the work OF
uncovering the wreck OF the Maine in
Havana harbor the secretary says that
the plans for the construction OF a
cofferdam Of interlocdng steel piling
around the wreck have been approved
and are now under execution. It Is
proposed to draw off the water as soon
as the dam Is tight and remove the
everything mud and other material In
order to permit thorough examination
OF the condition OF the wreck in its
present position.
The appropriation Of $500. 900 already
made will accomplish all OF the prelimi-
nary work contemplated at present,
but the actual removal OF the wreck
and the restoration Of the harbor to its
original condition will require a fur
Their appropriation
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-10
Mayor Of Burlington Wroth Over Loss
Of 5000 Subscription and Appeal.

Burlington. Dec 1O-The air was blue
yesterday around the city hall. In the
first place the commissioners have been
hunting high and low for the $4,000
subscription which was made up to
help defray the expense of the Sunny
side paving. and it can not be located.
On top of this the Burlington Golf Club
fled notice of appeal from the paving
assessment against the club property
on Sunnysde avenue.
Mayor Cross exemplifed his name in
the manifestation Of temper. He said
1t was principally on account OF the
golf club that this paving was put in,
that the club signed a waiver and re-
newed its pledge when the paving was
likely TO be abandoned, and now caps
the climax by appealing for reduc-
! ton The mayor is also as mad as a
hornet over the loss Of that $4,000 sub
scription and declares some one or
some committee has taken that much
out of the taxpayers profits.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-10
CHARLTON BACK TO ITALY.
Man Charged With Wife Murder Sur
rendered by Government.

rendered by Government.
Washington, Dec. 10. - Secretary
Knox has granted the request OF Italy
for the surrender OF Porter Charlton.
charged with the murder Of his wife at
Lake Como. The secretary holds that
the fact that Italy refuses to surrender
its citizens to the United States for
trial does not relieve this country from
the obligation OF the extradition treaty
to surrender to Italy fugitives from
Justice from that country. The ques-
ton Of the sanity Of Charlton, it is sus-
gested, - one for the courts and not for
the department to determine.
Arguments by counsel for the ac-
cused that italy refused to surrender
its own citizens and the assertion that
the italian demand for Charlton's sur
render was not in strict accordance
with the requirements Of the treaty are
swept away by the secretary as with
out basis and the committing magis-
trate's proceedings are found to have
been regular in all respects.
A closing remark by the secretary is
significant as carrying the intimation
that Charlton's attorney may have
further recourse to the courts II they
are disposed to raise the question of
insanity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-10
RABBITS BY THE BARREL.
BOYS Having Great Fun Shooting Bun.
nies Near Coin.

Coin. Dec 1o.-Teddy Roosevelt does
not need to go to Africa to find plenty
of game-just let him come to Coin
and shoot rabbits. In one day the boys
killed and brought TO town six barrels
Of rabbits. which William Hines shipped
to Omaha the next day. besides few
more barrels for home consumption.
Jess Stump. John Martin, William
Hines and William Snyder killed 235.
Lewis Amman and three boys went IN
another group and killed $50. Tom
Irwin and Howard Hedbing killed $50.
Others killed rabbits in smaller num-
bers It seemed to be no trouble for
anyone to go out and get more rab-
bits than he could carry. DR.. Parslow.
of Shenandoah, was down here and
when told OF it he concluded that this
was big story or else rabbits were
very plentiful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-10
Coo to punish offenders.

Cedar Rapids. Dec. lo.-It is now an
nounced that coe College has prac-
tically decided to push the matter
against the young men who broke into
the Coe gymnasium Saturday night.
Nov. 10. The young culprits have
been given an opportunities the col
lege people say. and plenty OF time to
take the initiative In finding some way
to fix up things but have not. as
gang. done a single thing In that d.
rection. The college authorities are
now ready to force the issue. After
mature deliberations this ID consid-
cred 70 be the only attitude possible in
view OF the records Of these boys.
There will be no pound Of flesh atti-
tude to the prosecution but sufficient
penalty must be imposed as SAFE
guard for the future. That IL the view
Of the college authorities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-10
WeekIy Bank Statement.

Weekly Bank Statement.
New York, Dec. lO.-The bank state
ment shows the banks hold 1859 .000
more than the requirements Of the %
per cent reserve rule
Loans. increase. $s.054 900.
Deposits, decrease, $4,59S.00o.
Circulation. increase. $4,000.
+ Specie. decrease. $S,oS9,o00.
Legal tenders. decrease. 31,299.0oo
Reserve. decrease, 1885,, 900.
Surplus. decrease. -$s.21s.000.
Ex. U. S. deposits, decrease. $s,219,-
900.
Report. Of state bank. and trust
companies not reporting to the clear
ing houses show: .
Loans, 31,1O3.453.00o
Specie, $117.959, 900.
Legal tenders. 32.337 900.
Total deposits. 31.l54.74s,0oo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-10
MAGNITUDE OF TUNNELS.
Over 5000 Sacks Of Cement Used on
Industrial School Job.

Special 70 Times Republican.
Eldora, Dec. 1O.-Few persons realize
the magnitude of the work being done
on the large tunnels at the Iowa state
Industrial School for Boys here. Many
seem surprised when they are told that
Superintendent Kuzer just received
check from cement company or $ooV'
the same being rebate on empty ce-
nent sacks returned. The company all
lows 10 cents on each sack returned.
which means that the school has used
5000 sacks Of more Of cement in the
construction of these tunnels.
The tunnels run from all the COM
pany buildings into the boys dining
hall. so that IN winter all the boys can
be taken 70 their meals without going
out OF doors. These tunnels also con-
tain steam heating pipes running into
the various buildings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-10
Fort pods. Shooting ARRAY.

Fort Dodge. Dec. ia man giving
the name Of Charles McGavin shot Ell
mer bucket yesterday afternoon about
3: IS in Central Avenue park. bucket
is not seriously injured, but is able to
be about the streets. The assailant is
in the city Jail pending an investigation.
The cause Of the shooting is unknown
at this time