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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
INQUIRY NEARS CLOSE.
HOUSE INVESTIGATION OF SHIP
SUBSIDY CHARGES.
Committee to Meet in New York in
November to Examine Steam
ship Men.

The House ship subsidy lobby investi-
CATION practically was closed today. The
committee will meet in New York city in
November to examine steamship repre-
sentatives and others and will report to
already has concluded that the charges
that a lobby was maintained in WASH
ington have not been sustained.
Representative Stevenson of Mime
sofa, who instigated the investigation;
Secretary Penten of the Merchant Marine
League. and w. A. Shaw of Dallas. edi-
tor of the Texas Farmer, were witnesses
before the committee today.
Resents Line Of Questioning.
Attorney Worthington counsel for Pen
ton, tried to show by a speech of Mr..
Stevenson that the latter was not we'll
informed on the subject Of merchant ma
Sine. Mr.. Stevenson resented the line of
questioning, saying that Mr.. Worthing-
ton was not correct and that he has
'.misconstrued nearly everything / said.
Mr.. Stevenson said the league and not
himself had started this controversy, by
tmpugning his honesty, motives and pa
triotism.
Mr.. Penton made supplemental state
ment saying the leagues Official organ.
The American Flag, had never retract-
ed references to Representatives Wilson,
Mann and McDermott Of Illinois, because
1t was never intended to cast any re-
hection on them at all.
Mr.. Shaw explained the circumstances
surrounding the issue of his paper as
a ship subsidy edition, for which the
league made a large payment to him to
cover cost of copies furnished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
FATAL AUTO M|SHAP
CoIored Girl Struck and Killed
Near Rockville.
ROY PALMER IS INJURED
Thrown From His Machine Trying
to Avoid Accident.
INQUEST IN CASE ORDERED
Victim Lives Only Three Hours
After Being Hit-Community
is Stirred Up.
INQUEST IN CASE ORDERED

Although he was seriously injured
when he practically wrecked his auto
mobile in fruitless effort to avoid
running down a colored girl on the
road near Rockville yesterday, Roy NJ.
pected by physicians at Casualty Hos
pital to recover. Ruth Wood, fifteen
years old, the girl struck by Mr..
Palmer's car. died three hours after the
accident, and preparations are being
made by officials of Montgomery county
to hold an inquest.
According to stories of eye-witnesses
of the fatal accident Mr.. Palmer was
driving a Stanley steamer along the
Frederick road at a fairly rapid gait
late yesterday afternoon when he saw
four colored girls in the road just
ahead of him.
When he sounded his horn all of them
stepped to the edge of the road. on the
left-hand side, but when the auto was
only a couple of yards away the girl.
Ruth Wood. turned suddenly and ran
directly in front of the car. She was
struck. knocked down, and, when her
dress became entangled in one of the
springs of the automobile, was dragged
more than 100 feet along the road.
As soon as the girl jumped in front of
his car Mr.. Palmer put all OF his strength
on the brakes in a frantic effort to pre-
efforts not only wrecked the car, but re-
suited i'm a nearly fatal accident to HIM
self.
Tumbles Down Embankment
The emergency brakes on Mr.. Palmer 5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
TURKISH EDITOR SLAIN.
Ahmed Samin. Bey Shot Down in
Streets in Constantinople.

Foreign Correspondence OF The Star.
CONSTANTINOPLE.J June II, 1910.
Ahmed Samin Bey, editor OF the Seda-i-
Miilet. journal which belongs to Cos
mids Enendi. Greek deputy for Constan-
tinople. has been murdered. The victim
was walking in company with a member
Of the STAFF of the Tanin when three
revolver shots were fired at him. one of
which wounded q passer-by. Ahmed
San,in was shot In the head and leg. and
died Immediately.
The crime appears to have been due to
political animosity. The Seda-i-Millet
which is the only organ of the opposi-
tion, recently published a damaging criti-
cism of the COMMITTEE and the govern
ment. pointing out that its methods of
procedure in the matter of concessions
and political affairs had been of a nature
to forfeit foreign sympathy. Ahmed
Samin. who was constitutionalist, never
exceeded the ordinary limits of political
criticism. as is proved by the fact that
the court-martial has taken no action
against his journal. He was the first
openly to advocate the deposition Of Alb
dull Hamid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27

Recent Action Of China Seriously
Affects Trading.
OF The Star /.

Foreign Correspondence Oh Inc StSf.
BOMBAY, June IL, 1910.
The opium market is excited and dis
turbed on account Of the action OF China
in holding dealers in raw opium respon-
sibie for the collection Of the new duties
on prepared opium. The measure is re-
garded as q dodge invented by the vice.
roy Of Canton for the purpose Of intro
ducing a monopoly. and as q breach Of
the treaty OF Chifu. Inc government OF
India is supporting the protests Of local
merchants. but the British consul gen.
eraI in Canton II reported to have re-
fused his assistance. The effects Of the
Chinese action on the opium trade are
disastrous. In consequence Of the risks
Involved dealers have ceased trading in
opium, and the market is extremely con-
gested. 1900 unsold chests lying with
merchants In India and China. Prices
are completely broken, Patna falling from
1868 rupees in April. to 200 In June.
The unanimous opinion - that the gov
eminent ought to stop opium sales until
the situation clear. and that the British
should put q stop to the
harassing manner OF collecting the tax.
Unless this Is done the Indian revenues
will suffer considerably. and merchants
will be involved In heavy losses.
A Calcutta telegram states that opium
has declined 400 rupees, trade is para
lized and merchants are anxiously await
ing action of the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
TWO ROYAL STANDARDS
ARE FLYING IN LONDON
Foreign Correspondents Of The Star

foreign correspondence Of The Star.
LNDON, June II, 1910.
The fact that two royal stand
ards are at present flying In
London-one over Buckingham Palace and
one at Marlborough House-is quite un-
precedented and irregular. The royal
standard. according to the etiquette In
such matters. can only fly over the resi-
dence of the sovereign. which at present
Is Marlborough House. Queen Alexandra
at Buckingham Palace is only entitled to
fly the union jack. the same as any sub-
ject OF the king. However. il is said that
she prefers to live under the royal stand
ard. and accordingly 1t is flying at Buck
ingham Palace.
1t is causing some surprise in court
circles that Queen Alexandra has not al
ready left Buckingham Palace and gone
to Sandringham, which will be her chief
residence in future. Under the kings
will she gets the house and gardens at
while the estate and shoot
ing, which cost $4,000 q year to keep
up, belongs to King George. He is very
fond of Balmoral, unlike King Edward
who detested ii, apd will spend a con-
time there In the autumn. King
Edward offered to make him a present or
Balmorai some years ago, but the then
Prince of Wales did not care to UNDER
take the expense Of maintaining It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
STUDENTS ON TOUR
English. University Men Are
Coming Over.
WILL VISIT CITIES HERE
Working Of National Junior Repub.
lie at Annapolis Junction Will
Be Inspected.
I'LL VISIT CITIES HERE
Foreign Correspondence of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
LONDON, June IL, 1910.
The scheme for the international inter-
change OF university students is rapidly
maturing, Notwithstanding the great diff
hcultfes which have had to be overcome.
The number Of students travelling is daily
increasing, and is representative OF all
the universities in Great Britain, with one
exception. These students are furnished
with introductions to people who can help
have In hand. and also are assisted with
special rates for travelling and hotel &C
commodations. They include British stu
dents proceeding to South Africa, Aus
traiia, Canada and the United States,
and students from all the British pos
sessions, the United States, Russia and
Norway, who are making tours in the
United Kingdom.
The main touring party of university
men bound for Canada and the United
dents travelling bureau, will leave Liver
pool June Il.
Composed of Ten Students.
The party is composed Of ten students
representative Of Cambridge, Edinburgh,
Durham. London, and other universities.
Their itinerary will include Quebec. Mon
treal. Ottowa, Toronto, Hamilton, Cobalt.
6ault Ste. Marie, Fort William. Winni-
peg, near which city they will spend four
days at work on farms with view to
acquiring some insight into the conditions
Of Canadian agriculture; Madison {Wis.).
Chicago. Pittsburg. Washington and An
napolis.
At Annapolis Junction they will see the
working Of the National Junior Republic,
which IL ono of the most modern expert
ments In the reformation OF juvenile
criminals. The rest Of their journey will
comprise visits to Philadelphia, New
York, Yale and Harvard. The realization
Of the scheme. as far as the organization
OF the conducted tours Is concerned, has
been made possible for this year by the
generosity OF a benefactor who wishes to
remain anonymous.
The American and Colonial clubs. COM
posed Of Rhodes scholars at Oxford. have
passed a resolution strongly approving of
the aims and objects OF the Association
for the International Interchange Of Stu
dents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
OFF FOR SPITZBERGEN.

'oreign Correspondence of The Star.

roreign correspondence OF The Star.
CHRISTIANIA. June II, 1910
Col. Isachsen has left Christiania for
Spitzbergen on his fourth and CONCLUDING
scientific expedition. Col. Isachsen com.
menced typographical work in northwest
ern Spitzbergen In 1906, his investigations
during the first two years being supported
by the Prince of Monaco His expeditions
last year and this year have been under
taken at the cost Of the Norwegian gov
eminent and of a few private contribu-
tors. Col. Isachsen this season completes
the mapping Of an area of 200 kiiometers
north and soutr by 100 kilometers east
and west.
New and important geographical and
geological results have already been OBJ
tanned. and the work accomplished is of
great scientific and practical interest. BE.
sides its leader, Col. Isachsen, the ex.
petition comprises two geologists, three
topographers and two oceanographArs.
with staff of skilled assistants, ali Nor
wegians.
photographed work will be pursued in
Foreland sound. For the sledge excur-
sions in the interior Col. Isachsen has
obtained a number of dogs belonging to
the Wellman expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
VANITY CAUSES SUICIDE.
Naval Officer Ends Life Because
Hair Is Cut Too Short.

FOfeiyu Correspondence OF me S0r.
PARIS, June II, 1910.
, From Toulon comes an account OF a
suicide committed for a very odd reason
by q naval ofIicer twenty-seven years Of
age. who. as he had failed to SURROGATE
himself with couple OF pans Of char
coal. lodged a bullet In his heart.
The officers motive for putting an end
to his days seems utterly absurd. but 1t
Is gravely recorded in the dispatch from
Toulon. According to this explanation
he pid a visit to coiffeur two months
ago and his hair was so closely cropped
that his appearance was completely
changed. This, 1t Is said. preyed on his
mind. and he felt that he could live no
longer 1t might be thought that his hair,
such as 1t was, would have had ample
time to grow in two months, but, at any
rate, this is the very queer explanation
that is volunteered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
ELEPHANTS RUIN GARDENS.
Report From Uganda Tells Of De
struction of Property.
snondAnce of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence OF Ane Sta1'
LONDON. June. II, 1910.
The destructiveness OF elephants II
shown in q blue-book on the preserve
ton Of wild animals in Africa, just Is
sued.
An of,icial report from Uganda stated
that 1.-The elephants seem to have be-
come more bold than they were two
years ago. I came across fiourishing gar
dens and plantations that had been alb
soluteiy wiped out by the herds OF wild
elephants roaming through the country.
The complete destruction wreaked by
these beasts il hardly credible, and the
natives are getting desperate"
The governor Of Uganda reported that
the elephants have become 50 bold
native maize gardens. but actually enter
the villages. remove the roofs OF the
corn stores, and help themselves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
GERMANY NOW NEEDED.
Country's Influence at the Porte Is
Steadily Increasing.

Foreign Correspondence of The Star.
BERLIN, June II, 1910.
Several German journals recently have
been publishing reports from CONSTANT
nople to the effect that the influence of
Germany at the porte, under the wise
diplomacy Of Baron Marschan Won Bic
bernstein. is steadily increasing. while
that Of England is waning. The idea
prevails that since the visit OF the King
Of the Hellenes to London, British in
1uence has been cast on the side of
Greece. and that the Turks have been ad-
monished not to press too heavily on
Greece In It's treatment of the thorny
Cretan question.
The notion now propagated is that
Turkey. incensed at the British care for
Grecian interests. is throwing itself more
into the hands Of Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
D|Az IS REELECTED
BY LARGE MAJORITY
Chosen President of Mexico
at Quiet Election-Corra|
Selected for Second Place.

MEXICO CITY. June 27.-Gen Porfirio
Diaz today was elected president of Mex
leo and Ramon Corral vice president by
an overwhelming majority, according to
returns received from all over the coun-
try.
The anti-re-electionists ticket, headed
by Francisco I. Madero now under ar
rest in San Luis Potosi, received about
2 per cent of the vote cast in Mexico
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27

City, according to an unofficial statement.
1t is estimated that between 10000 and
$4,000 votes were cast in the capital
The city was free from disorder Of a
serious nature, although at several voting
places friends of the candidates running
against the administration party nominees
had personal encounters with officers in
charge.
Eight hundred electors were chosen in
Mexico city, of whom only four are OF the
anti-re-electfonists.. From kilograms re-
ceived from various parts of the republic
tho same proportion seems to prevail
throughout the country.
President Diaz cast his vote at IL
O'Clock yesterday morning. Vice Presi-
dent Corral cast his ballot an hour
earlier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
KAISER BUILDS SHIPS
Three Armored Cruisers Now
Are Being Constructed.
NO DETAILS AS TO SIZE
German Empire Is Beginning to
Feel It's Strength in the
North Sea.
NO DETAILS AS TO SIZE

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
BERLIN, June II, 1910.
The Kreuz Zeitung points out that
Messrs Blohm and Vos OF Hamburg-the
firm which built the armored cruiser Won
der Tann-has three similar vessels In
course Of construction. These are the
Moltke, voted In 1903, which was launched
April T. this year; the H. voted in 1900,
which is still on the stocks, and the j.
voted this year, for which the preparatory
work is in full swing. No details OF the
dimensions and other particulars Of these
new vessels have been published, but, ac-
cording to the Kreuz Zeitung, there can
be no doubt that they will all be superior
to the Won der Tam In every respect.
Germans are evidently beginning to
feel their strength in the North sea
The Neueste Nachrichten heads q leading
article, Germany on the German Sea.
It is written to advocate an increase OF
the German naval force on the North
sea coasts, presumably in the hope that
the North sea may one day be really
a German sea- In the course OF the
present summer, writes the Neueste
seas fleet will be replaced by Dread
thoughts, and in the coming summer three
battleships will be replaced by Dread
nougf1ts.
The vessels available for the reserve
fleet will then-seeing that by that time
the Kaiser Karl will be rebuilt-number
fourteen. that is. almost double squad
ron. The time will then have arrived, the
journal continues, for the German ad-
miral to carry out the provisions OF the
navy act; that is, to have half of these
reserve vessels. namely one SQUADRON
constantly manned with full crews and
ready for immediate action.
Station at Wilhelmshaven.
When this happy state of affairs comes
to pass the whole Of the high seas feet
will. 1t says. presumably be stationed at
Wilhelmshaven. leaving the active squad
ron of the reserve fleet at Ikiel. Then,
the journal adds, 1t would be advisable to
select a point on the western coast Of
the North sea, where an adequate fleet
Of torpedo boats can be stationed, and
1t suggests Emden. the northern shore of
the Island Of Sylt, OR the mouth Of the
Elder Enden, 1t considers, would be es-
pecially desirable. as 1t lies nearest to
the English coast, and 1.-The possession Of
a sally port for torpedo boats at the
back Of the feet, operating before the
estuaries Of the Weser and Elbe. will not
be without influence on its measures"
The carrying out Of these changes, says
the Neueste Nachrichten. will not be re-
garded with favor on the other side OF
the channel. There will. of course, be
great excitement there, and this strength
ening of the defensive position will be
viewed as a menace.
, 1--WE need not, however, concludes
the conservative newspaper, trouble our
selves about that, for such excitement
is produced by all our dislocations. What
I'VE have to do Is to carry out our plans
and wait The main thing Is that our
position is strengthened by every such
change"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27

F0felgn Cofespondehce OF Inc star.
CAIRO. June II, 1910.
A disouieting incident, which occurred
in the Opera square. had its sequel this
week when q Nubian from Berber was
sentenced to one months Imprisonment
for assaults upon two European women.
The prisoner, who at the time of the as
saults was in state Of partial in
toxication, ran up to the women in the
square and attacked them with a stick.
using such force that he broke it across
the shoulder OF one OF them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
Maneuvers in North Sea.
I'm Correspondence Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence OF The Star.
BERLIN, June II, 1910.
The German high seas feet. under the
supreme command of Admiral Won Holt
xendorff. will engage in tactical maneu-
vers in the North sea during the early
days Of July: will then visit Norwegian
ports, and during the latter part OF July
will, .for the sole purpose of giving the
crews change of scene" visit the Span
ish ports in the Canaries and the Azores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
No Dope.

From the Cleveland Leader.
But how do you tell mans charac-
ter?' asked the fall guy.
by the sort Of rays he emits," an
swered the high brow.
.Ah! And what is the character OF your
employer
II can't teki-he never enits q raise"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27

Rev. John c. Peery. for five years pas
tor of the Lutheran Church at Lynch
burg, Va, Sunday preached his final SER
mon, and will leave shortly for Marion.
where he becomes president of the
Marion Female College,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
Electors Meet Next Month.

The electors chosen yesterday will meet
next month in the electoral college to
vote July 10 for deputies and senators;
July II to declare the election of q presi-
dent and vice president. and July IL to
name judges of the supreme court.
Ell Impartial says that the election was
a complete triumph for the entire dag
Corral ticket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27

It matters little what 1t Is that you
want-whether q s..uation or a servant-a
want ad IN The Star will reach the per-
son who will I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
DR.. SOTHORON ACCUSED
CHARGED BY WIFE WITH SYS.
TEMATIC ILL TREATMENT.
Sued for Limited Divorce-physi.
clan Cited by Court to Show Cause
Why He Shouldn't Pay Alimony.

DR.. Elmer H. SotIloron of 1921 / street
northwest. said to be worth $4,000 and
in receipt of an income Of $4,000 annually
was today cited by Justice Anderson to
show cause July 6 next why he should
not be compelled to pay alimony to his
wife, Dora NJ Sothoron.
Ihe rule is based on petition for a
limited divorce fled by the wife. in which
she charges a systematic course of ILL.,
treatment, dating back to within a year
OF their marriage, which took place in
Mansfield, Ohio, June q, 1887.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-27
ANGRY At AUTO|STS
Residents of Villages in Prus-I
sia ResentfuI. q
DIET TAKES UP MATTER
Police Declared Negligent-Motion
Passed Calling for Government
Report on Accidents.
DIET TAKES UP MATTER
Foreign Correspondence of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star
BERLIN, June IL. 1910
expression has been given in the lower
house Of the Prussian diet to the resent
ment OF the inhabitants OF the country
districts over the ruthless driving of AN
tomobiles on the main roads.
Herr Strosser tconservative) complained
that the police were not energetic enough
In compelling automobiles to obey the
rules and regulations, and demanded the
prohibition of all kinds Of races, whether
organized for endurance or speed, on the
public highways.
Let automobilists construct roads for
themselves" he added, land then the
hVes ana limbs OF people VINO are COM
periled."
Baron Won Eynatten (center) said that
the people living in the country were be-
coming more and more embittered as re.
garoed the automobile nuisance. Com
plants were ignored by the government.
ne said, but protest would be made uuu.
some action were taken for the protection
or the people
Herr Rochling national IberaD said
tnat the fact should not be overlooked
that the great majority OF automobiIists
were honorable and considerable men, who
must be made responsible for the brutal
oenaVlor OF a few. In London he
stated, automobiles were permitted to
travel much faster than in the German
towns. but in London the chauffeurs were
excellently trained and had great skill in
driving. He requested the government
TO take measures to insure the more
thorough training OF chaufreurs In Ger
many.
Make Walking Dangerous.
Herr Strosser. in a second speech, said
that people objected to automobilists
claiming an exclusive right to the high
ways. ana their Irritation was natural
when Automobilists made ii practically
impossible for them to walk even along
the country roads.
motion requiring from the govern
ment complete statistics relating to acci-
dents to. and accidents produced by. au-
tomobiles was ultimately passed
A few days ago stones were thrown at
an automobile occupied by the Princess
Leopold and Julius of Lippe as IT was
passing through the village OF Schone-
mark on its way to Weinberg Ii is
stated that this was not a manifestation
OF disloyalty. but an expression of the
irritation caused among the country peo-
pie by the ruthless driving of a large
number Of automobiles passing through
the village street.