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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
WENT SIGHTSEEING; LOST GIRL.
Father Once Caught Eloping Daugh-
ter. But Let Her Get AWAY,

NORFOLK, Va, August ellis pas
sion for sightseeing proved too strong
for w. NJ. Mutter of Portsmouth, and it
resulted in losing his seventeen-year-old
daughter at Elizabeth City. N. c.. after
the police had wrested her from John
McClanny. with whom she had eloped.
The father. who went to Elizabeth City
when he received word that the police
had found the clipping pair. locked the
girl In room at a hotel. He had re-
had given up all thought Of wedding the
girl.
Mr.. Mutter started on a sightseeing
trip about town. and almost Immediately
Mr.. McClanney drove up In a buggy and
to Camden, N. c., and were married be-
fore they could be overtaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
ROOSEVELT AS GUEST.
Gen. Grant Expects Him to Attend
Military Maneuvers,

PINE CAMP. n. Y, August Cool.
Roosevelt is expected here as the guest
Of Gen. Grant at the big army and mill
tary maneuvers to be held next Tues
day. Gen Grant stated today that he
had written Col. Roosevelt and that he
felt confident the invitation would be
accepted. The maneuvers Tuesday is
the big problem of the first period and
every soldier, regular or guardsman,
participates.
Aviator Wilcox has been delayed by
rain in assembling his aeroplane, but
work progressed rapidly this afternoon
and flights may be attempted tomor-
row if conditions prove favorable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
TRANSFERS INSTALL OFFICERS
International Brotherhood Asks In
dependent Unions to Return.

PEORIA, ILL.,, August 6.-After select
ing Indianapolis as the place and the
first Monday in October, 1912, as the date
for the next convention the International
Brotherhood of Transfers adjourned this
afternoon. Today's business was prin-
cipally devoted to the installation of the
new officers apd representatives of vari-
Gus officers.
The convention went on record today
asking the Chicago and New York indie
pendent unions to return to the parent
organization. They will be granted all
the rights and privileges of the brother
hood on the payment of one month s
dues. This action went through with a
rush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
DYNAMITE LAY IN STREET.
Hundreds of Vehicles on New York
Thoroughfare in Danger.

NEW YORK, August 6.-Wealthy res
idents of Madison avenue and passers-
by at it's busiest corner, Forty second
street. never knew until it was over of
the danger that menaced them to
day. For more than an hour stick
Of dynamite. capable of destroying the
heaviest vehicle that passed, lay un-
needed in the gutter. Hundreds Of
trucks, carriages and motor cars grazed
the newspaper in which it was wrapped.
A mounted policeman finally stopped
to investigate and carried the dynamite
carefully to a police station. How it
got in the gutter nobody knows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
KNAPP ON A LONG TRIP.
Will Discuss Joint Railway Com
mission With J. P. Mabee.

Chairman Martin A. Knapp Of the in
terstate commerce commission. accompan-
led by Mrs. Knapp. left Washington yes
terday on an extended automobile trip
through the northern and eastern states.
In his absence, Chairman Knapp ex-
poets to meet J. P. Mabee. chief railway
commissioner for Canada, to discuss the
creation Of an International railway COM
mission, which shall have control of rail-
way rates between the United States and
Canada. 1t is not likely that Chairman
Knapp will return to Washington before
the middle of September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
DIR. CHARLES JEWETT DEAD.
Physician Prominent in His Profes.
sion in New York.

NEW YORK, August Cdr. Charles
Jewett. president of the medical society of
the state OF New York and of the medical
society Of the county of Kings, died at his
home in Brooklyn early this morning
He was in his seventy-firs year.
DIR. Jewett was the author of number
OF medical text books and a member of
many scientific societies. He is said TO
have been the first American surgeon to
perform symphyseotomy. He was born in
Bath, Nae. and graduated from Bowdoin
and the College of Physicians and Sur
geons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
TARIFF PACT WITH PORTUGAL.
United States Reaches Complete
Agreement. Lisbon Announces.

LISBON, August Ga complete agree
ment in the tariff negotiations between
Portugal and the United States was Off
cially announced today. Each nation
grants the other the most favored nation
treatment.
Portugal is now engaged in a general
revision of it's tariffs and purposes to
double the duties against countries with
which it has no commercial arrangements
and to increase them from 10 to 80 per
cent against others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
COAL STEAMER ON REEFS.
Spanish Vessel Wrecked South of
Fowey Light.

MIAMI. Fla. August 6.-The Spanish
tramp steamer Valnezeda, loaded with
coal from Cardiff for Vera Cruz, ran on
the reefs eight miles south of Fowey
light yesterday. A board of survey from
this city now is appraising her. The YES
sci is leaking badly and water fills her
forward hold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
NEGROES ATTACK VETERAN.
Old Soldier Assaulted in Park Is Not
Seriously Injured.

Andrew Bernard, fifty years old, an in
mate Of the Soldiers Home, was treated
at Emergency Hospital late last night for
discoloration of his left eye and a cut
lip. He was taken to the hospital from
the park near 7th and streets south
west, where. he said. he was assaulted
by two negroes. Bernard declared not
word was spoken before he was attacked.
The veteran said he thought he was
struck with brick, but the physicians
at the hospital thought some other
weapon was used. Bernard told the DO
lice he thought robbery was the motive
for the attack, but that the men were
frightened off before they had an OPP
portunity to take his money. He was not
seriously injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
WIN FIGHT WITH FLAMES.
Montana Brigades Successful in
Dealing With Forest Fires.

MISSOULA, Mont, August 6.-Encour-
aging reports on the progress made by
the fire fighting brigades now at work
in the forests Of this district, are being
received today.
Absence OF wind the last two days has
been material factor in aiding the bat
tie against the flames.
It is announced today that the crews
dispatched from Missoula and Spokane
into the Clear Water forest would be the
last summoned unless the fires were
again famed to life by high winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
PLANS BUSINESS SYSTEM.
Organization Expert Studying Meth.
DDS in Departments.

Maj. Charles Hine. an expert on or
ganzation, who has been asked BY
President Taft to make a preliminary
examination of methods and organiza-
ton in the various executive depart
ments. yesterday conferred with Of
ficials of the Department of Justice.
He has been doing considerable reor-
ganization work upon the Hartman
railroad lines, and will undertake to
formulate plans designed to improve
the business methods Of the govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
ARMY OFFICER NOW IMMUNE.
Cannot Be Disciplined for 0ffense
Committed While Cadet.

The War Department has ruled that
an army officer cannot be disciplined
for his acts as a cadet Of the Military
Academy at West Point.
A recent graduate of the academy
committed serious Offepse while he
was cadet and got his commission be-
fore 1t was discovered. The War Depart
ment holds it Is now too late to try
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
HIS TROUBLES MULTIPLY.
Indicted Official of Wireless Com
pany Loses $50, 900 by Fire.

NEW YORK, August 6-President
Christopher Columbus Wilson's expert
ence in life is accelerating rapidly
these days.
With six other officers Of the United
Wireless Telegraph Company, he was
indicted last Thursday for conspiracy
to defraud his stockholders He mar
ried his eighteen-year-old stenographer
the same night. and today his summer
cottage at Long Branch, L. l.. was
burned with a loss Of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
GUARDS MAKE DONATION.
State Troops Contribute to Striking
Street Car EMPLOYEES.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. August 6--The I'd
Regiment, Ohio National Guard Col E.
g. Bryant of Bloomdale. Ohio. command
ing. will give the striking street car en-
pioyes of Columbus a money donation.
The men and officers are now taking the
matter up at their various home stations,
and within short time a contribution
Will be sent on To Columbus.
Col Bryant was at the statehouse to-
day and said that the I'd Regiment in
tended TO try TO Guido the 9th Regiment
soldiers and the Toledo militiamen, who
Friday gave the strikers $500 in cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Many Applicants, Few Vacancies.

1t Is announced at the War Depart
ment that examinations Of civil candi-
dates for second lieutenant in the army
will be held at Fort Leavenworth. Kan.
November 1. On account of the large
number of enlisted men who are expected
to pass the examination for commissions
it is not thought that there will be more
than twenty vacancies to fill from civil
life. The applications on file at the War
Department show there will be 200 civil
candidates to take the examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Murdered by One-legged Men.

CUMBERLAND, Md. August 6.-James
Hines, who was frishtfully MANNED In
fight among tramps at the old O'Donnell
mine, near Fairmont, died last night at
the Miners Hospital. Fairmont. Slabs in
the abdomen were the cause Of death. He
was bound and thrown into the Mononga-
hela river. Two one-legged men are
wanted for the murder Of Hines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
CUBAN WEEDS HERES.
Marriage Of Tomas Estrada Palma
and Helen DOUGLAS Browne.

NEW YORK. August 6.-Tomas Estra-
da Palma, a son of the late president Of
Cuba, and Miss Helen Douglas Browne
were quietly married in Grace Episcopal
Church here today. The bride is daugh-
ter of Douglas Lester Burman-B Browne
and distant relative Of the late William
c. Whitney. She is an heiress in her own
right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Railroad Attorneys Conclude
Portsmouth Conference.
NOT ANTAG0NISTIC TO ACT
Anxious to Reach an Understanding
Of Its Provisions.
MEET AGAIN IN DECEMBER
Decisions by Interstate Commerce
Commission Expected to Help
Clear Atmosphere.

PORTSMOUTH, N H., August g.
The conference Of attorneys represent
ing all the important railway systems
OF the United States, called for the
purpose Of discussing the new railroad
law, and which has been in progress
here for several days, broke up this
afternoon. Another meeting will be
held In New York in December.
A statement giving general outline
of the work Of the conference was Is
sued by committee appointed for that
purpose So far as could be CLEANED
there appeared to be a general senti-
ment among those present in favor of
q liberal Interpretation of the amend
ments to the railroad law adopted by
the last Congress. This was particular
~ true OF the so-called long-and-short-
haul clause, in the consideration or
which much time was spent.
Conservatism Is Expected:
The lawyers who have been engaged
IN the conference express commence
that the interstate commerce commits
sion will proceed conservatively, with
out making any rulings which Will Sc
rtously disturb existing conditions.
There has been no disposition what
ever on the part Of any one to suggest
means of evading the act" said Edgar j.:
Rich, general solicitor OF the Boston and
Maine railroad.
1.-THE sole purpose" he continued. has
been to construe the act and to advise
the railroad officials as to what they
must do in order to comply with it In
letter and spirit"
Lower Rates on Exports.
Mr.. Rich said with regard to the ex-
port rate clause of the recent amend
nents that the Attorney General SEEM
ed to be of the opinion that there is
nothing In the act which will interfere
with the general practice OF the rail-
roads in giving lower rates on commodi-
ties intended forDexport than upon the
same commodities intended for domestic
consumption, by which, he said. the
country was enabled to market Its sur
plus product abroad.
The statement given out by the con-
ference committee, of which r. Walton
Moore of Washington. d. c., representing
the railroads of the south generally. was
chairman. follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Daring of a Vassar Girl.

SAN DIEGO. Cal, August 6.--Miss
Blanche Stewart Scott Of Rochester. N
Y. a vassar College student, arrived yes
terday in an automobile, which she had
driven across the continent on dare,
and later in the day made an ascension
with z. NJ. Roehring in a biplane. Roeh-
rig and Miss Scott were in the air several
minutes and few a mile and quarter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
An Investigation Imperative.

1.-THE charges were Of grave nature.
and it seemed to me imperative that they
should be thoroughly Investigated. I
have no doubt the investigation will dis
close all the facts in the case.
There seems to be a most remarkable
medley of legislation and contracts grow
ing out Of legislation applicable to Indian
lands and Indian rights in the state Of
Oklahoma Outside of the respective
committees of the Senate and House hav-
ing to deal with Indian affairs few under
stand or attempt to master the details Of
the legislation and the contracts" ,r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Pensions for confederates Defeated.

ATLANTA. Ga. August 6.-The senate
today defeated the Sellers constitutional
amendment providing pensions Tor ~
Confederate veterans and Widows OF
veterans. An extra half mill tax lew
to provide for the pensions also was do
feated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
GIVES LIFE FOR CHILD.
CHICAGO PUBLISHER TRIES TO
RESCUE DAUGHTER.
Plunges After Her Into Water and
Is Drowned, But Girl Is
Saved by Others.

DEPOSIT, n. T.. August CIV. r.
Michaelis, publisher of the Chicago
Staats-Zeitung, was drowned at Oquaga
a few miles from here, at 4:3O this after
noon and his body recovered three hours
later.
The deceased was out in a boat with
his little eight-year-old daughter. who
lost her hat and who, in reaching out for
it, fell overheard. The father jumped
out after the child. and catching hold Of
her he held her above the water until his
strength failed. Parties in boats nearby
rescued the child. but the father sank
and was drowned.
The deceased was stopping at Laurel
cottage with his wife and daughter and
only arrived at the lake this forenoon,
coming as the guest Of Rev. Mr.. Ross OF
Brooklyn.
Was Prominent in Chicago.
CHICAGO. August 6.-Walter r. Mich
aelis. who was drowned in Lake Oquaga,
n. Y, was general manager and half
owner Of the Chicago Staats-Zeitung, and
was active politically. He was president
Of the United Societies. political Or
ganization formed by representatives Of
several hundred foreign fraternal and So
clal organizations in Chicago and I'LL
nois.
During the six months prior to the last
Chicago election Mr.. Michaelis spent a
large part OF his time and energy direct
ing a fight to prevent Chicago being
voted dry" Both through his newspa-
per and the united societies Mr. Michaelis
was active against the Anti-Saloon
League, and partly as a result of his
efforts the local option question was kept
off the ballot here.
When this was decided. Mr. Michaells
determined to take long rest this sum-
mer. He left Chicago with his wife and
eight-year-old daughter to spend the sum-
mer in various Adirondack resorts.
He was a son of Richard c. Michaelis,
who for many years published German
newspapers In this city, and was among
the best known men in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Lumber Company Fire Sufferer.

CHARLESTON. s. c.. August 6.-The
main warehouse and machine shops of
the Santee River Cypress Lumber Com
pany at Ferguson. S. G., were destroyed
by fire today Loss. $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Vending Taken to Louisville.

DENVER, Col, August 6.-Joseph Wend-
ling, the alleged slayer OF Alma Kellner.
was taken to Louisville today, in charge
of Louisville police officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Recalls Former Conference.

THE conference resembled In its OBJ
5ects and proceeding the one held at At
lantic City in 1906 to consider the pro-
visions of the Hepburn bill amendments,
and which was productive of good re-
suits in arriving at proper understand
Ing of what was intended BY the new
legislation, and which undoubtedly oper-
ated to bring about better relations be-
tween the carriers and the public and tC
place the former In closer touch with
the Interstate commerce commission. The
spirit which marked the proceedings was
one of hopefulness. and there was a plain
1ndisposition to take any action which
might create antagonism and strife.
1T is safe to say that this conference
was the largest of the kind ever held. II
Is understood that the lawyers composing
II and others will come together again
at some time in the future. Meantime
the interstate commerce commission will
of the doubts which exist as to the con.
struction of the various provisions oil
the act as 1t now stands"
Long and Short Haul.
W. E. Kay of the Atlantic Coast line
said tonight:
For three days the conference consid-
cred the long-and -short-haul clause. The
questions involved. particularly with re-
lation to rates where there is greater
competition, were referred to a committee
which was instructed tO report at a con-
ference to be held in New York in De-
cember. There are many questions as u
which the attorneys are in doubt in
Guiding those of the constitutionality of
certain provisions of the new law the ex-
tent of the interstate commerce commits
sions authority, and whether that ruling
Of the commission can be carried to the
United States Supreme Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Senator Carter's Statement.

Senator Carter made the following
statement:
Beyond the statement made by Sena-
tor Gore I have no knowledge whatever
of the subject now being investigated in
Oklahoma. When Senator Hughes pre-
sented a resolution calling for an inves-
LEGATION I supported his resolution by pre-
senting letter at the request of former
Senator Thurston. supporting the demand
for an investigation.
II never heard the name Of Vice Presi-
dent Sherman mentioned in connection
with the matter until 1 saw it in the
press in the last few days. I have no
idea that the Vice President has any
connection directly or indirectly with the
subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
Republican Committee Chair
man Forecasts Elections. Il
MAJORITY IN HOUSE SURE
Representative Mckinley Carries His
Figures to Beverly. >
NEW YORK MEMBERS OPINION
Mr.. Driscoll Not So Optimistic Re-
garding the Campaign-Senator
Crane in Boston. r.

BEVERLY, Mass, August 8-Repre-
sentative W. h. Mckinley OF Illinois,
chairman OF the republican congressional
campaign committee. came TO Beverly
this afternoon filled with optimism OF the
rosest possible hue and gave President
Taft an enthusiastic forecast OF the COM
ing congressional elections.
When asked about conditions in the
middle west Mr.. Mckinley declared that
crops were in fine shape. He said this
statement included Iowa and Kansas. As
to insurgency he seemed rather surprised
at the mention OF such a thing. The con-
gressional committee, he declared. had
nothing to do with primaries but would
support every republican candidate that
supports the President.
Entitled to Support.
HE is the head of the party" said Mr..
Mckinley, land is entitled to support"
"Will the next House be republican,
Mr.. Mckinley was asked.
"Why," he replied. there is absolutely
no question about 1t. I am just as sure
of it as that 1 am in Beverly today.
I'VE won't lose any districts that We
have and we will get back number
that we lost two years ago. In Indiana
we ought to get back two or three
seats alone"
How about the Lowering district in
Massachusetts which Mr.. Foss won in
the special electionT
1--WE will get that back sure
"And the Perkins district in New
York recently won by Mr.. Havens?"
There IS absolutely no doubt that We
will get it."
All Along the Line.
Every question put to Mr. Mckinley
elected a response equally If not more
optimistic. He hesitated at nothing.
Mr.. Mckinley would not go into de-
tails, however, saying that the cam
paign had hardly begun. The commit
tee will maintain headquarters in New
York and Chicago.
What will the campaign be fought
on?"
ION the glorious achievements Of the
great republican party.
Including the tariff?
Eyes. including the tariff.
Representative NJ. f. Driscoll or New
York also saw the President this after
noon. He came to urge MI. Iait 10
reconsider his decision not to attend the
state fair in Syracuse September L. the
President took the matter under ADVISE
ment, but there Is said to be little chance
that he will go. His determination 10
cut short his travels appears to be fixed
Hard Campaign Ahead.
Mr. Driscoll was not SO optimistic a.
Mr. Mckinley and he thinks the CAM
paign is going to be a hard one.
Private Secretary Norton left Beverly
for Boston this afternoon about the time
Senator Crane was reported to have
reached there from Dalton. Other than
to say he would be gone over Sunday.
Mr.. Norton left no word as to his plans.
1t was reported here tonight that he may
have met Senator Crane for a confer
ence regarding the latter's recent trip
to the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07
SURE OF SUCCESS
Continued from First Page.)

interests that Mr.. Hearst opposes: VI
course Mayor Gaynor would not % ~
dorsed by Hearst and everybody Iesa[u ..,
1t as certain that If Gaynor shoulo auUw
himself to be nominated aearsI "o"'~
run independently. q
The new man in the field Is James o.
Ravens, the man who beat 1eoi &c
Aldridge for Congress, in the nOGne3.e :
district, at the spring election ne ais'
the prestige of carrying, by 6Ooo. q us
trict which had been republican there
tofore by 10000.
What Ravens Has Done.
The New York Times is backing the
boom of Mr.. Ravens. and in leaolns
editorial today said:
"Mr. Ravens has the prestige OF q nota-
BILE victory last spring. Not only ola
he carry his district by 5000. as against
hostile majority of 10000. but ne pore
himself in the contest in q manly anu
honorable fashion, which convinced MS
fellOw-citizens that he was mt ana saIe
representative. He INDUCED in no cap
trap, and, in face Of strong temptation
he entirely subordinated personal mat
ters to political principle. He stood, OF
course. for political purity: winch Mr..
Aldridge, his opponent. had VIGOROUSLY
aims of his party in national Affairs. lie
proved himself an admirable speaker:
gaining the attention and the respect OF
all classes.
His Qualifications Outlined.
Apart from this matter OF his ex-
traordinary campaign. Mr.. Ravens Is a
lawyer of excellent standing, a man of
high character. energetic and trust
worthy. Should the choice OF his party In
the state fall to him as its leader he
would make candidate that all demo-
crafts and Independents citizens could
heartily support
There is no question that democrats OF
New York propose to make the fight of
their lives for victory this fall In many
years Of observation of New York
politics 1 have never seen the democrats
so militant and enthusiastic as at pres
ent. They think that the tide is changing
and things are coming their way.
N. o. M.