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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
MINISTER KINGS ILLNESS.
Has Been in Baltimore Hospital
Following Surgical Operation.

Hamilton King, who has held the Office
of United States minister to Siam for
more than twelve years past, is dan
gerously ill at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Baltimore. Several weeks ago he un-
derwent an operation for the relief Of
kidney trouble, and was gradually re-
covering. until Friday last, when there
was a change for the worse in his con-
dition.
He was born at st. Johns, Newfoundland,
in June, 1852, but settled in Michigan
at an early age, and became a natural
lied citizen Of this country. He grad
uated from Ohvet College. and subse-
quently studied at the Chicago Theolog-
ical Seminary, the Leipzig University
and the American School at Athens He
was principal of the preparatory de-
partment of Olivet College from 1879 I'M
til 1898, and became prominent as an
author and lecturer. In January, 1898,
he was appointed minister resident and
consul general to Siam, and five years
later was promoted envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary' to that
country. Several weeks ago he left
Bangkok for this country for the pur-
pose Of undergoing the operation which
recently took place in Baltimore His
daughters are in constant attendance
upon him. and are hopeful Of his re-
covery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
MACADAM ROAD CONTRACTS.
Awarded at Meeting of Alexandra
County Supervisors.

At a special meeting today of the
board of supervisors of Alexandria
county the contract was awarded for
building macadam roads between Balls
ton, Fairfax and the Aqueduct bridge.
The width of the road was reduced
from sixteen to fourteen feet on Mr..
Corbett's objection to the sum of $4,000
being spent on a road which at the
proper time could have been repaired
at slight expense
Complaints were made as to the state
of Columbia pike near the brick yards.
1t was stated that no work had been
done on the road for four years. Mr..
Duncan. supervisor for the district,
promised to have the holes filled up
and some drains opened.
Representative Carlin asked for the
energetic help Of the county toward
getting measures passed through Con-
gress for the construction by the United
States government Of a new road, for
light traffic only. between the Highway
bridge and the east gate of Arlington.
The board passed resolution for q
delegation to meet the Virginia sem
ators. and promised enthusiastic sup
port for this and similar objects
The offer by private individuals Of
contributions toward the construction
of good road between Alexandria and
Washington was announced, and the
board voted for action toward accept
ing these contributions and making up
the difference from the road funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
REVIEW OF COL COOKIES CASE.
Retired Army Officer Charged With
Neglect of Duty.

The case of Col. George F. Cooke.
United States Army. retired, who is ac-
cused Of neglect Of duty. is undergoing re-
view by Judge Advocate General Davis
at the War Department preliminary to its
submission to the President for Anal ac-
ton Col. Cooke was recently before the
court-martial at Seattle, Wash, on
charges in connection with the disappear
ance of $4,000 from the army paymas-
vate Lane disappeared at the same time
and was charged with the theft.
The government offered a reward OF
81 COO for his apprehension. but he is still
at large. 1t was alleged that Col. Cooke
failed in his duty in preventing the es-
cape of the embezzler. Col Cooke was
In command Of the post at Fort Gibbon
at the time He IL a son of the late Hen
ry d. Cooke, formerly Governor Of the
District Of Columbia He was appointed
to the army from Ohio in October. 1875.
and reached the grade OF colonel IN Feb
ruary last Since his retirement he has
resided in San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
EXPORTS SHOW DECREASE.
Falling Off in Trade With Switzer'
land II Noted,

Exports from Switzerland to the United
States for the first six months OF 1910
show a decrease as compared with the
same period OF 1900, according to a re-
port to this government by Consul Gen.
eral r. p. Mansfield OF Zurich. The
total value Of exports from swit3H-
land to this country for the first six
months Of the present year was $11. 49,
657. as compared with $12.S12,S1l for the
corresponding months Of 1909
This falling of was not general, how
ever, statistics showing an increased pro-
duction for the country In Its total in.
dustrial output for the period. The great
est decrease In United States exports was
in silk goods, due to varied conditions
prevailing in the silk Industry, among
them tho changes In the United States
tariff schedules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
WORRIED BY CALLERS.
Miss Katherine Reed, Who Made
Aviation Flight, Changes Address.

Miss Katherine Reed. the Western
High School teacher. whose airship ex-
plot on the Squantum aviation field near
Boston last Wednesday attracted wide
attention. arrived In this city last Satur-
day. but apparently is seeking seclusion.
Miss Reed had been making her home
with friends at Hammond Court in West
Washington, but the opportunities of
interviewers nearly put the doorbell out
of commission at Hammond Court, SO
Miss Reed decided to tarry elsewhere
until she reports at the Western High
School. She is staying at the home Of
friends in Cleveland Park.
Miss Reed is a teacher Of English
literature at the Western High School,
but did not appear there today. At the
high school those appealed to for infor-
nation were reluctant about saying much
about the airship story. but said that
Miss Reed would not report for duty
until tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
JAPANESE EXTENDING TRADE.
Results Expected From Visit Of
Special Embassy to South America.

Japan appears to be steadily moving
forward in a systematic policy Of OK
tending her influence and trade on the
eastern shores Of the Pacific ocean. Ad-
vices to the State Department from It's
officers in Peru are to the effect that the
Japanese special embassy which was sent
to Chile to participate In the centenary
celebration Of independence spent some
time In Peru en- route to Santiago, and
was received with the greatest cordially.
The party was headed by the son of
the Marquis 1nouye. late Japanese ambas-
that the purpose Of the visit was to
study commercial conditions in Peru. with
a view to trade extension. It was thought
that with improved steamship service
that has recently been established by
the Togo Kisen Kaisha, Japan might,
In the near future. import large guam
titles OF cotton and sugar from Peru.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
THE COURTS
EQUITY COURT-Justice Gould.

EQUITY COURT-Justice Gould.
In re lunacy Of Martin Dooley; refer
ence to auditor: attorney. F. A. Fenning.
Simmons agt. Simmons: sales ratified
and reference to auditor: plaintiffs at
| torney. r. r. Horner; defendants attor.
ney. George c. Gertman.
Smith agt. Ballinger; restraining order
and hearing fixed for September 81;
plaintiffs attorneys, Stearman and
Loughran.
Posey agt. Posey; decree pro confesso;
plaintiffs attorney. Thomas Walker.
Durfee agt. Durfee: rule returnable
September 30; plaintiffs attorney. w. e.
Balderston; defendants attorney, Leon
Tobriner.
Riley agt. Riley: proof ordered taken
before Margaret NJ. Murray: plaintiff S
attorneys, Montague & Morfarity; de-
PENDANTS attorney, W. A. Coombe.
Young Mems Christian Association agt
Larner: trustees appointed to release;
plaintiffs attorneys, sleman & Lerch
Leon agt. DR.. White. Incorporated; re-
straining order returnable September 3 ;
plaintiffs attorney, A. L. Newmyer.
BANKRUPTCY COURT-Justice Gould.
In re Charles E. Hodgkin: adjudication
and reference to w. M. Hallam.
In re c. Haines Longacre; hearing on
discharge fixed for November Z.
In re Charles p. Hodgkin; E. Beverly
Slater and F. Walter Brandenburg ap-
pointed receivers; bond. $4,000.
CIRCUIT COURT-Justice Gould.
Brent agt. Great Falls and Old Domin-
ion Railroad Company: time to file tran
script extended to October 10; plaintiff $
attorney, H. III. Classic; Defendants at
torney, w. ]. Lambert.
Tyssowsh agt. F. H. Smith Company;
mandate Of Court Of Appeals presented
and Judgment for plaintiff for costs;
leave granted plaintiff to amend declara-
ton in thirty days; plaintiffs attorneys
N. and c. r. Wilson and Paul E. Lesh
defendants attorneys. A. s. Worthington,
Ralston, Siddons & Richardson.
PROBATE COURT.-Justice Gould.
Estate of Eugene J. Wagner; letters OF
administration granted to Hosea b. Moul'
ton; bond, $500: attorney. H. B. Moulton
Estate Of Anne NJ. Ktlle; order to en-
ploy counsel.
Estate of Carl Auerbach; order to sell
stock; attorney. NJ. D. Rosenberg.
Estate Of Gustav II. Transporter; ex-
emplif1ed copy of will filed.
In re Regina L. T. Sullivan ct al: order
of allowance; attorney, G. Percy McGlue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
BATTERYMEN SEND GREETINGS
Telegraph Former Commander From
Reunion at Carthage, N. Y.

Capt Arthur Barnes. statistician at
the Department of Agriculture, has re-
ceived a telegram of greeting from his
old comrades of Light Battery c, LIST New
York Artillery, 5th Corps, Army Of the
Potomac, which held its reunion at Car
thaEe, Jefferson county, N. Y, last Fri
day, COMMUNICATING the forty-ninth an
niversary of It's muster. The men. through
Sergt J. c. Gibson. now secretary OF the
organisation, sent the following message:
Battery c sends greetings to its be-
loved Capt. Barnes"
The battery was raised during the civil
war by Capt. Barnes, at his own expense.
at WATERFOWL, n. Y, and he remained
with it until 1t was mustered out. It's
battle monument at Gettysburg is at the
foot Of little Round Top. and faces Devils
DEN. It was erected by the state Of New
York and dedicated at the reunion which
was held for the dedication Of the New
York state monument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
HARD LABOR SENTENCE.
Two Soldiers at Fort Washington
Convicted of Disobeying Orders.

have been court-martialed. Private Hol-
land Voolfolk, 1O4th Company. Coast Ar
tillery Corps. was convicted Of being
drunk and disorderly and of disobedience
Of orders. Evidence of three previous
convictions was considered by the court
The accused man was sentenced to be
dishonorably discharged, to forfeit pay
and allowances and to be confined al
hard labor for eighteen months. Gen
Grant. commanding the Department OF
the East, approved the sentence, but
reduced the term of imprisonment to nine
months.
Private John F. Muller. 14Sd Company
Coast Artillery Corps, was sentenced to
be confined at hard labor for four months
and to forfeit SO per month during that
period He was convicted OF absence
without leave for one month. Evidence
of one previous conviction was considered
by the court. The sentence was ap-
proved by the department commander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
LEAVING THE OLD SOD.
Increased Emigration From Ireland
Over Last Years Figures.

Too many Irish are leaving Ireland
this year. In the opinion Of the home gov
eminent. A clipping from an Irish jour
nal, forwarded here by Deputy Consul j.
8. Armstrong, Jr., of Cork. says:
THE Irish immigration statistics prove
unsatisfactory: 1881 persons left this
country during July. as compared with
1,6O2 for July Of last year, an increase Of
$50. OF the emigrants, 1.097 were males
and 764 females. In all 20.s16 persons
have left Ireland during the first seven
months of 191O-an increase Of 2.4O1 over
the same period in 1909. The total emil
grafton last year was 2s,611 and was the
Second lowest record for six decades. II
the same rate of increase is kept up for
the remainder of this year emigration will
reach 81 600 for the year"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
OCEAN SWELL SUBSIDING.
Target Practice Of Atlantic Fleet
to Be Resumed Tonight.

will be resumed tonight. The weather
conditions in the vicinity Of the vir-
ginia capes, where tho biz battleships
have been rende5vousod the pest week,
are improving. and naval officials here
believe the real work In the elaborate
target practice plans will be In full
swing without further material delay.
The comma nder-in-c OF tho fleet, in
a dispatch received by the Navy De-
partment today, announced that 1t was
impossible to continue the practice last
night: that he was having the new
targets towed out and moored, and that
the ranges were being laid out anew,
and that the disbursement generally
caused by the recent bad weather was
being corrected. Tho swell, he added,
IL gradually going down,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
WAS WHITE HOUSE EMPlOYE.
Former Assistant Doorkeeper Thar
in Dies in Switzerland.

Word has reached the White House Of
the death at Lausanne, Switzerland, the
last Of August, Of Charles E. Tharin, who
was on the rolls Of tho White House as
assistant doorkeeper for several years.
Tharin's wife came to Washington with
Mrs Mckinley - her maid and remained
in that position until long after the as
sassination Of President Mckinley. Her
husband was at the same time on the
government pay roll.
After President Roosevelt came into
Office Tharin became an assistant door
keeper to MAJ. Charles Loefner, then tho
Presidents doorkeepor. About i've years
ago Tharin and his wife returned
to their native land, Switzerland. Tharin
had been troubled with his heart for some
years. but hts death was sudden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
Real Estate Transfers

VILLA PARK-Clara A. Marden ct v1r,
Edwin, to C. ]. Schmalle. lot p, block
4206: S25O.25.
M STREET NORTHWEST between 18th
and 18th streets-Sisters Of the Vista
ton Of Washington to Max Borkin,
part lots n and %. square 1862; SO.
BARRY FARM-Blanche Lanison to
Samuel J. Jones. part lot 63, section
8: SO.
FLORIDA AVENUE NORTHWEST near
LIST street-Walter C. Balderston ct ux.
to Annie v. Anderson, lot 1877. square
ISL: SO.
RANDLE HIGHLANDS-Josep Henning
ct ux. to Ira s. Jenkins, lot 50, square
55S7; SO.
CHICHESTER-Dennis E. Conroy ct ux.
to Patrick E. Conroy, lot Is, square
$50; SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
LONG TRIP PLANNED.
Secretary Meyer Will Make Com
prehensive Inspection Of Stations.

A. comprehensive tour Of investigation
stretching from New York to the Pacific
coast and to Cuba will be made by Secre-
tary Meyer Immediately after the cabinet
conference here next week. Secretary
Meyer will go from New York to Chi
cago. where he will inspect the great
lakes naval station. thence by way of St.
Paul and the Yellowstone Park, to the
Bremerton naval station on Puget sound,
then to Mare Island. Cal, and over the
southern route to New Orleans and Pen
sacola. Following an inspection Of the
east coast of Florida, continuing to
Knikht's key, Mr.. Meyer will go to Cuba
to observe conditions at the Guantanamo
naval station. He then expects to come
directly home in time to cast his vote
in Massachusetts, in the elections Novem-
Der g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
MESSAGE TO CHILE.
Taft Congratulates Acting President
on Centennial Of Nation.

President Taft has sent to Senior
Emiliano Figueroa. the acting president
Of Chile, the following congratulatory
-cablegram on the occasion Of the cele-
bration of the centenary of Chilean indie
pendence:
Upon this. the centenary Of your ex-
cellency's great country, I desire to ex-
press directly to your excellency Gy
sincerest and most cordial Fluctuations,
adding them to the messages which have
already been delivered by the special
amba ssador and delegates of the United
States. The government and people Of
the United States. reviewing the splendid
progress achieved by your excellency's
country. rejoice with Chile on this men,
orable day. / also desire to offer to
your exceliency personally the assurances
of my high regard and consideration"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
INQUIRY NTOELEC1|ON
OF L0R|MER TOMORROW
Committee of Senators Pre-
pairing to Investigate Bril-
cry Charges in Chicago.

CHICAGO. September Ex-senator We'll
don B. Hepburn Of Idaho. one of the re-
publican members Of the senatorial COM
mittee which is to investigate the cleo
ton OF Senator William Lorimer of I'LL
nois. was the first member Of the COM
mittee to arrive today. in preparation for
the committee sessions, which are sched-
uled to begin tomorrow.
Chairman julius c. Burrows, senator
from Michigan, is expected to arrive to-
night with others Of the committee.
The resolution under which the COM
mittee Of senator's is to act grants greater
powers Of investigation than would OBJ
tain in a criminal trial The committee
is empowered to summon witnesses and
administer oaths, and Is also in a posi-
ton to punish for contempt any witness
who neglects to obey a summons. Testi-
mony which would not be admissible in q
tee, which Is to consider all the facts
relative to the election of Senator Lori
mer.
Instructions to Committee.
: The resolution introduced in the Sem
ate last June under which the committee
is to act specifically directed the inves-
tigators to report to the Senate whether
in the election of William Lorimer as a
senator of the United States from the
state Of Illinois there were used, or en-
ployed, corrupt methods or practices"
1t is expected that many of the state
legislators who voted to elect Lorimer
will be summoned as witnesses, particu-
larly those against whom formal charges
of bribery and conspiracy have been
made.
The first session probably will be ex-
ecutive. to map out the program Of the
hearings, which will be public when wit
nesses are examined. The sessions are
expected to continue for fortnight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
ARMY AND NAVY
Naval Movements.

The Louisiana, Nebraska. Virginia,
Minnesota and Caesar have arrived at
the southern drill grounds. the Tacoma
at Bluefields and the Wheeling and
Petrol at Alden.
The Glacier has sailed from Callao for
Chimbote, the Nanshan from Shanghai
for Hongkong the Dixie from Norfolk for
Boston. and the Yorktown from Panama
for Buenaventura. Colombia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
GUY s. ZEPP. CARROLL s. zE
If Interested in
Artistic Homes
Watch Zepp Bros Daily Bulletin.
CARROLL s. zRP,
Watch Zepp Bros Daily Builetil

The day IL past when people are contsnt to
live in merely house. They demand something
more. We are living In an age In which the
artistic temperament 10 developed to Q high de-
gree In the public at large. and the builder who
loses sight Of the fact sooa dnds himself out OF
the running.
How would you like to live In a home perfect
In Its appointment, with every modern couven.
fence, including the following: Six bright rooms
and reception hall; attic over the entire house.
with stair to same: large front porch. built of
concrete, with brick colonial columns, and
tile roof: latticed rear porch: hot.water heat;
INSTANTANEOUS AUTOMATIC gas heaters:
both gas and electric lights: parquet floors: tiled
baths with shower; steel construction? And not
only that. but you sit on the front porch or
at any front window and look out ON a beautiful
lake Of clear water. and on across that and right
across Bloomingdale clear to Anacostia. view
unparalleled and that will never be INSTRUCTED.
To inspect take Georgia ave. cars. get on at
Harvard st. and walk one block east.
These houses are not finished yet, but you
can get an idea what they will be like.
This IL an exceptional opportunity to get
beautiful and artistic home at your own price,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
Passaic's Population. SALTS.

The population Of Passaic,i N. J., Is
54,773. an increase Of 28.996, or 07.2 per
cent, AZ compared with 27,777 in 1900, ac-
cording to figures given out by the census
bvreau today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
CABINET NOT TO JUDGE,
BAL[|NGER DECLARES
Secretary of Interior Denies
Report That Colleagues Will
Pass on His Case.

| BOISE. Idaho September 19.-'It is
true that I am going to Washington to
attend series of cabinet meetings which
will last for about a week, but all the
members Of the cabinet have been called
by the President to discuss various mat
tiers pertaining to all the departments. ]
do not know that anything affecting me
personally will be discussed at all
In this way Secretary OF the Interior
Rallinger yesterday denied the report re-
Gently sent out from Washington, and
supposedly from an authoritative source.
to the effect that he was Fastening to
the capital to attend meeting of the
cabinet, when he would put 1t up straight
to his republican colleagues to sustain
him or turn him down; that he had de-
Etermined, in the event Of being sustained
by the other members Of the cabinet. tc
remain in office regardless Of any pres
sure that might be brought to bear tc
force his resignation. but that II the
heads Of other departments repudiated
him he would resign without waiting ioi
the report from the congressional IN
lvestigating committee.
| When asked whether he had read the
dispatch referred to Mr.. Ballinger said:
| Yes, I read every word OF 1t, but 1t 1s
absolutely without foundation, as far as
IL am concerned. Such a proposition
never has occurred to me. The report Is
silly and absurd and / simply laughed at
it,"
| Will Not Resign.
! When asked whether he had asked any
of his cabinet colleagues whether he
should submit the question of resignation
to the republican members of the cab
met Mr.. Ballinger said:
THAT is all rot and / won't discuss it
any further"
| do you intend to resign?" was asked
| What I have said before along that
| line still stands. I will not resign as long
as / am sustained by the President.
cannot see what connection the other
members of the cabinet can have in this
matter
Secretary Ballinger left last night for
Salt Lake City, and will then proceed to
Denver. from which place he will go d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-19
Cholera Outbreak in Persia.

Tho American consul at Trebizonde,
Turkey, cables the State Department that
cholera has broken out at that port.