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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-27

T. C. Starrat. president Of the Sim
pick Motor Car Company, was q visitor
at the National Capital for a few day,
last week. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Starrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-27

pany, through its president William &.
Vanderbilt. jr., has applied to the Auto
mobile Club OF America for a sanction
for the grand prize. It IL understood
that this formality will b attended to
Immediately and that the work OF pre-
pairing for the ive-thousand-dollar gold
cup event will be got under way as
soon as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-27

The latest purchasers Of Cadillac ''8Os''
are @. w. Norris. five-passenger touring
car: N. L. Sansbury and Alvin G. Belt,
demi tonneau; r. Ross Perry, IT,, roadster
with demi tonneau equipment, and Mrs
Frank Moss, tive-passenger touring car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-27

Robert e. Heater has purchased a
Studebaker 40 touring car, with full
equipment, for early delivery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-27

3. G. kahlert. who Is confined to his
home. suffering with a broken limb, is
improving slowly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
SUNK IN BATTLE;
HUNDRED PERISH
Estrada GunbOat Reported
Attacked by Venus.

Bluedelds. Ma I-Report reached here
this afternoon that the Madriz guuboat
Venus engaged and sank the Estrada
gunboat Ometepe of Punta Gorda this
morning. The report was brought here
by a coast schooner.
There IS no official confirmation. al
though the report is generally believed.
The Ometepe left here yesterday morn
ing in search Of the Venue. She had 2l0
men aboard The Venus had 40 men,
and was well armed with rapid-fre guns.
It Is said that lo0 Of the Ometepe men
were drowned and killed during the en-
gagement
II is believed the Ometepe intended to
await the steamer Utstein from New
Orleans before battle hut planned 20
keep the Madriz gunboat in sight
The report has caused decline Of con-
hdence among Estrada supporters. The
situation at the front is not al all reas-
suring. although the presence Of Ameri-
can marines here is comforting 10 Ameri-
cans
The report received here from Colon
that President Madriz had ordered the
Venus 10 proceed back 10 BlueheIds and
lombard the town despite the warning Of
the commander of the gunboat Paducah
is not credited. Il is believed Madriz is
too careful 10 antagonize Washington at
this time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
GOTHAMlTES GAZE
AT BOBTAIL COMET
Dips from View After Half
Hour Engagement.

New York, May 2.-Halley's comet was
visible here for a while tonight. with a
modicum Of tail attached. and the peo-
pie who had begun 70 think that there
was not anything 10 this astronomy took
ii all back and gazed.
For it's first appearance here the sky
meanderer did not give the public quite
all II expected for it was simply a dull
glow above the western horizon in a
break Of the Clouds with a family dis
cernIble spread upward and to the left
not much longer than across the face OF
a fun moon. But it was really there
where 1t ought 10 be- and that seemed
20 the watchers a good deal better than
a Cancelled engagement.
For just about half an hour the comet
permitted itself to be looked at. and then
II dipped down into the mist above the
storm clouds that fringed the Jersey
shore. II was sighted at 500 and ten
minutes later Prof. Jacoby, Of Columbia.
who was on the lookout from Riverside
Drive, defined its position as almost di-
rectly under the two bright stars, Castor
and PolluX, in the constellation Gemini
1t was about half way between the two
stars and the horizon. he said. and its dis
tance from the horizon was something
like eighteen degrees, or one-ffth Of the
way to the zenith.
Tomorrow night the comet ought TO
be seen at about o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
FOUR DEAD AFTER
S1,OOO,OOO STORM
Oklahoma, Texas, and Col
OTadO in Path.

81. Louis, May 2l-Storms In Oklahoma,
Texas. and Colorado last night killed four
persons. damaged property and crops
nearly $1,000 Ooo, and injured a score
Four villages were swept away in Pauls
VALLEY. in Oklahoma.
At Denver a snowstorm IS raging to-
day
The town Of Maysvlle, Okla, is re-
ported completely destroyed. while Nc
CarthY a town of 100 inhabitants and
Madlll, about the same size. are reported
TO have suffered. Mccarthy is believed
to have been demolished, not n home OF
any size having escaped. Paoli was also
damaged.
The cyclone swept a path a mile wide
and twelve miles long.
Three persons are reported dead at
Mccarthy.
Miss Depew, daughter Of a minister.
was blown 500 feet and probably fatally
injured.
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WASHINGTON MEN ELECTED.
Emmon> and DALEY HOnored by 81.
Andrews Society.

Baltimore, May H-At the opening ses-
sion Of the Trl-Diocesan Convention Of
the Brotherhood OF St Andrew. held in
Christ p. +. Church to-day. George En-
mons, Of Washington. was elected vice
president. and Paul r. Daley, also of
Washington. secretary and treasurer.
The convention embraces three dioceses
Maryland. Easton, and Washington.
The following executive committee was
appointed for the Washington diocese:
George Emmons. William H. Singleton.
and Paul r. Daley, Of Washington. and
C. Hodges CaEr, of Hyattsville.
Bishop John C. Murray addressed the
brotherhood this afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
WAR FOR SUFFRAGE.
Thousands Brave Rain for Union
Square Rally.

New York, May H.-Heavy showers had
no apparent effect upon the enthusiasm
OF the protest meeting Of woman suf-
fragists in Union Square. Estimates OF
the crowd ranged from 5000 10 10000.
They preferred oratory 20 shelter. and as
for the fighters for franchise who occu-
pied the platform seats and who were not
provided with umbrellas. they obviously
forgot that their hats were new.
Not a single woman scheduled TO speak
hesitated 20 advance 90 the front when
her turn came. and not once did tbs
sympathizing rows Of yearners for the
ballot fail 10 punctuate her remarks with
bursts Of applause and cries Of Hear;
hear"
The main reviewing stand was occupied
by representatives Of the Woman Suf-
frage Party from each Of the sixty-three
assembly districts who had driven down
from Fifth avenue and Fifty-ninth street
in long procession Of yellow taxis deco
rated with yellow banners emblazoned
with Votes for women" Mrs. James L.
Laidlaw. chairman Of the Borough Of
Manhattan. acted as chairman In the alb
sence Of Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, who
was too ill 70 be present.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
ALDRICH F0OTMAN A SUICIDE.
EmplOye of Rhode Island Senator
LcnVes No Explanation.

New York, May 21.--Wnliam McManus.
a footman employed by Senator AIdrich.
OF Rhode Island. killed himself to-day by
turning on the gas in his room at the
Hotel Roland. 56 West Flfty-ninth street.
McManus had been with the Aldrich
family about two years.
He left nothing to indicate the reason
for his act
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
PRIMARIES FAVOR SCOTT.
Marshall County Returns Indicate
Senator'S Victory.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Wheeling, W Va. May 2I.-Incomplete
returns from the Senatorial primary in
Marshall County indicate that Senator
Scott has carried the county over Repre-
sentative Hubbard by from 100 to 25o
majority
The vote was very light. and Hubbard
showed unexpected strength in Benwood
and other districts in the northern part
OF the county. His campaign managers
are still hopeful that missing precincts
iwll overcome Scotts lead. Tucker Conn
ty to-day gave Scott 400 majority. and
Hubbard legislative candidates carried
Kanawha, the most populous county in
the State, by upward Of 1000 Scott to-
night has nine legislative nominees GER
tain. and his opponent has Kanawha.s
six.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
DR.. BELL STARTS GLOBE TOUR.
Inventor Predicts Unlimited Future
for Airships

Victoria. British Columbia, May a.
Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor,
sailed tonight by the Makura for Aus
tralia. en- route around the world. Dis
cussing the rapid development Of aero
nauticS Dr. Bell said:
In the immediate future aerial navi-
CATION will be chiefly utilized for the
movement Of exchange demanding swift
transportation. mail services. and sports.
One of the greatest values Of the aerial
ship will be in its making every portion
Of the earth surface accessible TO man"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
TWO SOLDIERS ARRESTED.
Newport Police Probe Death of
Woman After Incident.

Newport, r. l. May 2l.-Private Lee r.
Crills. L. s NJ. c.. at the naval training
station, and Private B. ~ Ware. Ninety
seventh Company Codst Artillery, at
Fort Adams. were to-day placed under
arrest at the request Of the Newport
police. They will be examined tomorrow
In connection with an event Of Newport
Cliffs early Friday morning
May Malone. Of FAN River. feu or
jumped into the water. She died al the
Newport Hospital Of pneumonia tonight
Another woman in the party has been
sent to the State institution.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
RICHMOND REPORTS
BEST VIEW OF COMET.

Richmond, Va, May I-For nearly
two hours Halleys comet was plainly
visible 10 the naked eye in the south
west heavens, coming first into view
shortly after the setting of the sun. and
appearing above and southwest of the
star Aldebaren
1t became gradually brighter up until
about S:45 O'Clock, when its radiance
began to fade. II finally disappeared en-
tirely at 9:15 o'clock. Not only the head
of the comet, but the tall which seemed
TO envelope the head and to stream ont
in a curve toward the south, was easily
distinguishable.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
TACTICS AGAINST HARMON.
Former Mayor johnson After Ohio
Convention

Cleveland. May FIX Mayor Tom L.
Johnson to-day dominated the Demo
cratic county convention. He named the
legislative ticket. and the delegations to
the State convention and judicial con-
vention. and the platform adopted by his
delegates includes plaEks demanding the
Initiative and referendum and the re-
call.
II IS understood the johnson State con-
vention delegation win attempt 20 force
the Dayton convention in June 10 in
dorse candidate for the United States
Senate in opposition 20 Gov. Harmon's
hope 10 keep the SeHatorship out Of the
convention.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
RULERS DINE WITH
GEORGE And MARY
Widowed Queen at Function
at Marlborough House.

London, May I.-The King and Queen
gave a dinner tonight at Marlborough
House TO the Kaiser and the Kings Of
Greece, Denmark, Norway, Portugal. and
Spain, and the princes still remaining
here. making forty guests in all. The
Queen Mother and her sister, the Dowa-
ger Czarina, were present
After a reStful day. the Queen Mother
has recovered from the fatigue entailed
by the funeral ceremonies yesterday. Her
visit to Marlborough House this evening
was the third time she has left Buck
ingham Palace since she became a widow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
SENATOR DICK SLAPPED.
Ohio County Convention Instructs
Against IndOrscmcnt.

Cleveland. Ohio. May 2l.-A mild slap
at Senator Charles Dick was all that the
forces Of ex-Gov Herrick and of ex-
Secretary Garfield could get from the
Cuyahoga County Republican convention
to-day.
The convention adopted a resolution in
structing its nominees for the State
legislature 20 declare themselves alb
solved, if elected. from needing the in
dorsement Of Senator Dick in the pri-
mary.
The Herrick men captured most OF the
Tlaces~on the State convention delega-
ton. and an effort may be made in the
convention 10 indorse the ex-governor
for the Senate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
TAIL CESSATION THEORY
ACCREDITED IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. May 1.-THE failure Of nearly
all OF the astronomers TO observe any
trace Of the comets tail last night adds
weight 70 the theory that the Gomez has
ceased tail production
Prof. Edwin b. Frost. director Of the
Yerkes Observatory. stated to-day that
he considered the theory that the comet
had ceased to create tail matter quite
possible.
Il have been considering the theory
carefully said Prof Frost. "and re-
gard it as likely that the comet may
have ceased its activity in producing a
tail, as did Borellrs comet in 1893.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
NEW TELEPHONY FOR CUBA.
President and Officials Open Auto
matte Service

Havana. May 2l-President Gomez this
afternoon formally opened the new au-
tomato telephone service. throwing a
switch and putting the plant into opera
ucn. Vice President Zayas. senators, the
speaker of the house Of representatives.
the mayor commander Of the army.
members Of the cabinet. and other dig
nitaries were present. Speeches were
made
1t is now stated that the number killed
by the dynamite explosion at Pinar del
Rio was fifty-eight. The injured number
l55
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

Chicago. May 2l.-MrS. Joseph Deimel
widow Of the treasurer of the National
Parlor Furniture Company. who WAS
killed by a train at Blue Island a month
ago. to-day received check for $40
OCO from an Eastern life insurance com
pany in payment Of the policies taken
out by her husband a short while before
his death.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
BIGAMIST AT SEVENTEEN.
Virginia Girl Held for Grand Jury
investigation.

Suffolk, Va, May 2.-Willie Watford
WillefOrd Rhodes aged seventeen, and
trial was held for the grand jury on a
charge Of bgamy. She gave bond for
appearance.
Willie was married at fourteen to Joseph
Willeford. and last August, three years
later, eloped 20 North Carolina and
welded Preston Rhodes. who was locked
up late this afternoon. 1t developed to-
day that the first marriage license was
issued on a forged authorization. Hus-
band No. ! is the complainant
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia-Un-
settled weather to-day and to-
morrow, with occasional showers;
light to moderate variable winds.
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Your services will not be required
after June So"
Put in a more kindly way, this was
the message conveyed yesterday to many
clerks in the office Of the Sixth Auditor
Of the Treasury.
It meant dismissal
Few of the clerks were prepared for
t. They had been hoping against hope
that the message would not come. The
President had expressed wish that they
be provided for elsewhere. They were
eligible for transfer under the civil serv-
ice rules Their chiefs were sympathetic
and helpful. The Auditor himself was
oonsiderate and ready to do his best for
them. But they were no longer needed
in the Auditors Office. There was no
work for them to do.
SimpIifics office Work.
The installation Of modern accounting
devices-the adding machine in particu-
lar-had simplifed the Office routine and
rendered a reduction Of the force neces-
sary. They understood it. but this was
not the worst Of it all. No other depart
ment or bureau needed them. 1t was
the end. With the usual leave coming
TO them. their tenure in the government
service was at an end
1t was a day Of tragedy in the Sixth
Auditors Office. Some of the individual
cases were pitiable In the extreme Men
and women who had served the govern
ment for twenty-five thirty. and even
forty years received the notice. Old. their
Influence" gone. even IL il would now
count, and admittedly Incapable Of doing
the work Of younger clerks-unable. al
any rate, to hold their own with modern
machines-not few OF the dismissed en-
ployes went forth looking a hopeless fu-
ture in the face. They could not see
much beyond the thirty days covered by
the notice.
PiuabIc Scenes Enncted.
The scenes enacted during the day
moved 10 tears klnd-hearted officials and
more fortunate employees. They knew
what ii meant to the dismissed ones.
especially those who have grown feeble
in the service.
a stronger object lesson Of the need
Of retirement system has never been
presented. and the opinion was expressed
the President would likely be prompted
70 send a special message TO Congress
urging retirement legislation.
Thirty employees Of the Treasury. many
Of them Of advanced years and unfit for
other work. were notified that they viii
be dropped from the pay rolls on July I
by order Of the Secretary. As many
more viii receive notice within a few
days
No Appeal for Clerks.
More than one Of those who have been
discharged have spent the best years Of
their lives in the service Of Uncle Sam.
and few Of them have been able 10 ac- I
cumulate enough money 20 keep them
alive long. They have no appeal from the
order. as It has been rumored IN the de-
partment for several months that 200
clerks would be dropped during the sum-
mer months.
There was talk yesterday in the various |
Offices Of starting a subscription IN helm
out some Of the older clerks who were !
dropped who are practically destitute
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
HELD AS BOYS ASSAILANT.
Japanese Placed Rancher's Sos in
Laundry Drier.

Martinez, Cal. May 2.-Samuel Hoff-
man. tho eight-year-oid son Of a wealthy
ranchman, is dying. A japanese is being
held by the police and viii be charged
with murder. The Japanese placed the
lad IN a laundry drier until he became
unconscious. then took him out and re-
vived him, and placed him in the drier
again.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
Seen from RonrImnIk.

Atlantic City. n. J.. May 2l-Thous-
ands Of people on the Boardwalk saw
Halley's comet which flashed brilliantly
in the west at p. m. The comet STAYED
on view for only a few moments and
appeared as a nebulous gleam without
head or tail being sharply defined.
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Continued on Page :. Column 3.
SPANISH BEAUTY REFUGEE.
Reaches Paris After Escape from
Anarchists Cell.

Paris, May I.-Senorita Natividad
Rouffo, a Spanish girl Of wondrous
beauty, who was sent TO jail for euIo-
gizing the alleged anarchist. Ferrer. ex-
ecuted some time ago at Barcelona. but
who managed to escape. has reached
here after many hardships Not being
able TO obtain aid or food. she gave her
self Up 10 the police. who are in
quandry as 70 her disposition
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

At the east front Of the Capitol,
in the shadow Of the great dome
that has been the background for
SO many historic scenes. more than
5000 men and women Of the
Worlds Sunday School Convention
raised their voices yesterday after
noon in the lifting anthems and So
norous hymns Of praise that are the
marching songs Of Christianity the
world over.
From the massive gray columns
at the top Of the central steps the
crowd extended fan-shaped out 10
"a hastily erected platform. and the
plaza was black with people.
Senator's, Representatives, and
men prominent in ohicialdom came
from the office buildings and COM
.mittee rooms and joined in the huge
service Of praise.
DIGNITARIES on STAND.
on the platform were the convention
officers and foreign church dignitaries.
including President Meyer. who Ted In
prayer. The cadence Of each splendid
chorus arose and fell TO the time Of the
baJons Of Prof F. o. Excel and Prot
Percy :. Foster musical directors OF the
worlds convention
The crowds began TO assemble about
i.31 O'Clock. and half an hour later the
plaza res0unded TO the opening notes Of
the first hymn. For nearly two hours.
until after the sun had gone down behind
the Capitol and lights twinSled in the
House and senate Office buildings. the
throng swayed 20 the rhythm of a score
o. THRILLING h-,~s+s of music
,.,-r, ,..r.r. r.,7 ..,..,s .. ,r,, .,-,-,-.s,..
,---,-.---
uIE' ana even '-e Sap-'ol po"oeheN JOIN
e1 ln when some iaHl"aT refrain calsat
their ears.
The scene was Just as inspiring as the
pa-a5a review AZ almost the same hour
The evening before
D.,..-.,.- A., Gill;.
was 's7'''' "''''7 w
vas '"7 E''-"l -'-'7'-'E SeS''' N's' '-l
all day the government buildings and
other tourists attractions were filed with
Convention Hall was AGAIN eus4 e.,
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No Appear for Clerks.
PROVES A BOGUS NUN.
iris Police Investigate Manv
Charges of Iarcenv

Paris Police InvestIgate Many
Charges of Larceny.
Paris. May Z1.-WhHe Sister C,,,di5o
who was arrested yesterday on the
charge Of swindling under the guise Of
charitable work, is eating and drinking
plentifully and sleeping peacefully in
prison. the judicial authorities are Obliged
10 live the strenuous life sorting and
examining fresh complaints against her
made by furriers, dressmakers. and M
holsterers. apart from the charges Of
larceny made by the jewelers.. who turn
ed over 10 her jewelry. ostensibly TO be
sold by her on commission, but which
she pawned.
The Archbishop Of Paris declared the
woman had no right TO wear a nuns
dress.
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soeietr Wan on balloon TrIn-

Pittsfeld Mass. May 2l-Wnliam Fitz-
hugh lWh.tehouse, prominent in New
York and Newport society. made a bal
loon flight from Aero Park this morn
ing with Philip Carroll and Lorimer
Warner. Of New York
They carried along fur coats and
blankets in the event Of their running
into a SnOwstoTm.
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Hen LnYr Comct Err

Montclair. n. J., May 2l.-Fireman
James H. Banks, Of Hose Company No.
l, is the possessor OF a comet egg. He
has a white wyanrotte hen that lald a
soft shell egg with a five-inch tail AZ
tached, The tail is crescent shaped.
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HALLEY'S COMET.
DAILY BULLETIN.

May 22.-Halley's comet
sets to-day at 9:57 p. m. ahd
tomorrow at 10 % p. m. Sun
sets at 7:12. Comets speed
to-day about 1,6O7 miles per
minute. Comets distance from
the earth, 100000 miles.
Comets position, right ascen-
sion, Z hours 3 minutes 4 sec
onds; declination, Is degrees
IA minutes north; passes ~
degrees north of Procyon and
s degrees south of where the
sun is July Is.
Copyright 1910 by Frederic Campbell. Sc d.