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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
ANGERED BY SNAP SHOTS.
Former Trust Official Resents At
tempts to Photograph Him.

NEW YORK. March 25.-Joseph b.
Reichmann. former president of the sus.
pended Carnegie Trust Company, the
affairs Of which are being investigated
by the grand jury, arrived here from
Cleveland today. and was met at the
station by his wife. They journeysd
down town in an automobile Mr..
Reichmann, who Is suffering from
paralysis. was much provoked when
photographers tried to take snap shots
of him. He tried to strike one Of them
with his cane.
Mr. Reichmann was associated in the
affairs Of the Carnegie Trust and in
syndicate dealings with A. J. Cummins.
a director of the Carnegie. who was
indicted last week for the alleged
larceny OF $335.O00.
District Attorney Whitman today sent
to every bank and trust company In
New York city q subpoena duces tecum
with a list of questions as to what
transactions. If any, they have had with
the Carnegie Trust Company. Joseph c.
Robin, w. J. Cummins Or any bank Of.
ficial under investigation in connection
with the present banking revelations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
AFTER TEA EXPORTERS.
Government Will No Longer Stand
for Artificial Coloring.

The tea board of the Treasury De-
partment is preparing to jar the Japanese
tea producers. The tea board is q COM
mittee of tea experts who meet annually
70 fix the standards up to which imported
teas shall measure. Japan sends to this
country annually about 115.0OO.00O pounds
of tea, and OF this roughly one-half is
artificially colored SO as to rank as green
tea"
The tea board has decided that artif1caliy
colored tea Is injurious to health, and
hereafter no more of 1t will be allowed
entry TO this country. This does not mean
that green tea will be entirely removed
from the market. but the whole system OF
japanese tea curing and packing will
have to be rearranged to meet the re-
Quirements Of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Persuaded to Subside.
PLANS FOR THE POTOMAC.
Project for Expenditure Of sec, 000
on Improvements Approved.

Gen. Bixby. chief of engineers, has ap-
proved a project submitted by Col. Lang
fit, Corps of Engineers. for the expendi-
ture Of $4,000 appropriated by Congress
at its latest session for continuing the
improvement Of the Potomac river at
Washington. The project for this gen.
eral work was adopted in August. 1882.
Its estimated cost, as revised, was $2.95S.
O20. The general plan contemplates Wild
ening and deepening the river channels,
the reclamation of the fats, the estab-
lishment Of a tidal basin and the build
ing of a training dixie for the Virginia
channel. THIS work has been practically
completed. with the exception Of re-
dredging, necessitated by shoaling In the
channels. and raising that section of Po-
road embankment to an elevation Of 3
feet above the height Of the freshet of
1877. That section Of Potomac Park ly-
ing west Of the railroad embankment,
comprising 800 acres Of land. has been
highly improved and converted into q
public park.
Operations now in progress are made
under an appropriation of $4,000 con-
tanned in the river and harbor bill of last
year. They consist mainly in dredging
the Washington channel Of the river and
depositing the dredged material on the
peninsula Of Potomac Park lying east of
the railroad embankment. There are 1913
acres of land in that section. When it
is raised to grade it will be improved as
a public park. Probably the principal
feature of the contemplated improve
ments is the extension around the edge
Of the entire reclaimed area Of the mac
adam driveway that now runs along the
river side of the western section of the
park
According to the plans Of the army en-
gineers the $4,000 appropriated at the
recent session of Congress will be de-
voted mainly to the improvement of the
Virginia channel OF the river and to the
repair and extension Of the training dixie
for that channel. Col. Langfitt who Is
in charge Of the execution Of the plan,
has arranged hat all the work shall be
done under contract. on the ground that
such method is most economical and ad-
vantageous to the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Swimming Chicken Of Belleville
Often Provides Choice Din
ner From Pond.

BELLEvILLE, ILL.,. March pa hen
that can swim like a duck. that's exactly
what Henry Ude of No. 401 South Fair
street, Belleville, has in his possession. 1t
lis a wonderful hen, according to Mr.. Ude
whose veracity is strictly vouched for.
It not only can swim, but also is some
diver, going under for fish being one Of
it's peculiar hobbies.
Mr. Ude says that recently the hen
caught first-class mess Of fish, large
enough for the main course at the Ude
family dinner.
The hen is Of the Indian game bird va
riety. Mr.. Tide trained it for ten months
He will use it for a decoy for ducks on
shooting trips
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
PREPARING FOR Y.M.C.A. WORK.
Fifty Graduates Of Springfield Train
ing School in Washington.

Fifty members of the Springfield. Mass.
International Training School graduating
class. who are visiting in Washington.
today listened to addresses by William
knowles Cooper, general secretary of the
Y. NJ. c. A., as well as addresses by other
ecretaries of the association. The meet
ing, which was held at the Y. NJ. c. A..
wa on the order of conference. and the
fifty men who are preparing for associa-
ton work asked many questions Later
they were received by President Taft at
the White House.
They had luncheon at the Y. NJ. C. A..
and this afternoon are visiting scenes Of
interest about the city. This evening they
viii listen to an address by Willet M.
Hays, assistant secretary OF agriculture.
on "Eugenics" (the science Of raising
children). Fred L. F shback will also
speak on Historic Washington" telling
OF the many points Of interest in the Ma
tional Capital.
The party will attend the Church Of the
Covenant tomorrow morning, and In the
afternoon will leave the city on the re-
turn trip to Springfield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
CARE IN SALE OF ARMS.
Government Closely Investigates Ap.
plications for Condemned Krags.

Ever since the outbreak In Mexico the
War Department has been taking extra
precautions In the sale Of condemned and
discarded rifles. For two years regula-
lions have been in effect which were in
tended to prevent the indiscriminate sale
If firearms obtained from the War and
Navy Departments. but since the trouble
has developed In Mexico 1t Is almost i'm
possible to purchase anything in the way
OF arms from the government.
The War Depai tment still has some old
45-caliber Springfelds and some Krags
which it is selling to proper parties. Be-
lore any one or any society can pur-
chase any Of these arms. however, it is
necessary to secure the recommendation
10. a senator or a representative in C. n
gress. After that the department COM
ducts careful investigation IN ord f. to
determine that the arms will not pnally
get into the hands of Mexican filibusters.
Just now these Old rifles would bring a
good price from those who are financing
the revolution in Mexico. From the ex-
|pensive junta and great number of agents
that are being maintained in New York
and Washington 1t would appear that the
|insurrection in Mexico Is well supplied
with funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
EXPLOSION RAISES ROOF.
Men Forced to Jump When Fire De.
stroys Williamsburg Plant.

NEW YORK.. March 25.--An explosion,
presumably of naphtha, in the plant Of
the United States and Canada Degreas-
ing Company in Williamsburg today blew
the roof almost of the two-story struc-
ture. broke windows for blocks around
and started fire that destroyed the
building. -Four men were trapped on the
second floor and had to leap from the
windows to save their lives. The flames
spread SO rapidly that there was no
chance to search for Alfred George, the
foreman Of the plant. and it is feared
that he was stunned by the explosion and
burned to death. The fire caused loss
of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Hen That Dives for Fish Rivals
One That Lays Monogram Eggs
&C" and "J' on Products of Mem
phis Wonder Arouse Speculation
as to Intentions.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 25.-"Joe" is
just an ordinary looking little brown hen.
but she has contracted the habit Of laying
monogram eggs on certain occasions, &C.
cording to Mrs. Mary Maus. her owner.
Shortly after the hen had ben named.
nine months ago. she laid an egg with a
plain "J'' on it. Now Joe has laid an
egg with &C. on it. There is specula-
ton as to why it was CO. instead of q
~" 1t is a fact that there is a new
rooster on the place named Clarence. so
perhaps she laid an egg in honor Of him,
or perhaps she wants her name changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Cummins Assails Reciprocity.

DIES MONIES. Iowa. March 25.-Sena-
tor A. B. Cummins. In an address last
might to members Of the Grant Club. as
sailed the Canadian reciprocity agree
ment which President Taft has called an
extra session OF Congress to consider. He
insisted that the agreement should be
amended In important particulars before
1t be ratified by this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
GOLD UNDER OLD MANOR.
Treasure to Value of $1,250, 900
Found on Isle of JERSEY,

LONDON. March 25.-Treasure to the
value Of 1.25O. 900 is reported from Jersey,
where it was uncovered by Athelstan
Riley while he was pulling down the
ruins of an old manor house built in the
thirteenth century. with the object Of
using the stone to enlarge his present
manor.
The discovery includes ancient urns
filled with spade guineas, coined during
the reign of King George III and bearing
the British arms on q Srad e-Shaped
shield. One urn bears the monogram Of
Emperor Vespasian, the Roman who
fiourished in the first century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
A Striking Array.

In our Sunday Magazine tomorrow 1.-THE
Counts Hand" by L. ]. Beeston. entry
No IL In our prize story competition
"Torchy's Bonehead Hunch." by Sewell
Ford: Young Mr.. Thunderbolt,.' BY
James Hay. jr.: 1.-THE Fighters" by C.
Hapsburg Liebe. entry No. II In our prise
story competition: Queer Facts Concern.
ing Light" and another installment OF
"The Sovereign Power" by Mark Lee
Luther.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
SUFFER FROM COLON FIRE.
American Red Gross Secures Tents
From Canal Commission.

COLON. March 25-Considerable suffer-
ing has resulted from the fire OF Thurs
day. when six blocks Of seventy-five
houses were destroyed with a loss Of
$500. ZOO. The American Red Cross Society
obtained several dozen tents from the
isthmian canal commission, which have
been erected to shelter the homele IS. Free
meals are being given to the destitute.
The gate receipts OF base ball games
and other affairs are being donated to the
relief fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
SUPPORT Of A.E.L.
IN CLERKS CAMPAIGN
President Gompers Promises
Aid in Fight for Higher
Government Salaries.

The American Federation of Labor
through its president. Samuel Gompers
and other national officers in Washing
ton, today pledged the support of thai
organization to the movement inauG.
urated by Fulton r. Gordon to obtair
higher pay for government clerks.
Mr.. Gompers. before leaving for q trir
south this afternoon. informed Mr.. Cor.
don that he and his associates in the
campaign could rely on the active assist
ance Of twenty-five members Of thu
House Of Representatives which convene,
next month who carry union cards.
Support Of Two Million.
Not only will the labor unionists IN
Congress aid the crusade. but the 1000.
600 voters affiliated with the American
Federation Of Labor will be called upon
to support the plan outlined by Mr.. Cor.
don. whereby thousands of clerks and
their friends write personal letters to the
national legislators urging that q bill be
speedily passed increasing salaries and
providing for retirement and old-age pen.
sions.
Upon Mr.. Gompers' return to this CITY
1t is understood he will push the move.
ment to aid all clerks by appeals in the
columns of the Federationist, the off1cia
paper OF the 4.merican Federation Of La,
Dor. According to present plans all union
men and women will be asked to Join In
the letter. writing camDaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
UNDER OBSERVATION.
zachariah Bridgman Sent to Wash
ington Asylum HOSPITAL.

Zachariah Bridgman. sixty years OF age.
who said his home is at Brunswick, Nd.
was sent to the Washington Asylum Hos
pital today for observation.
Bridgman. who had about $50 in his
pocket. was on NJ street near the Aque-
duct bridge this morning. The strange
ness Of his conduct attracted the atten.
ton of a policeman Of the seventh pre-
cinct. who quest oned him and decided to
send him to the hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Ordered Torpedoes Long Ago.

Deliveries Of tOrpedoes In accordance
with contracts Of a year and a half ago
were suggested today by Secretary Of
the Navy Meyer as the probable basis
for the report that the United States Navy
Department has placed an order with
yickers Sons & Maxim Of England for
half a million dollars worth OF Whitehead
torpedoes. The positive statement is made
that no order for torpedoes has been
given since the contract Of q year and .
half ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25

Constable A. ]. Payne OF Accotink,
Fairfax county, Va. today asked the 10
cal police to look out for a young white
man who II wanted In Virginia on a charge
Of entering the home OF Martha WASH
ington. at Accotink. Va, last evening
and stealing so. two silver watches. two
gold rings and q gold breastpin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Gompers Goes to Atlanta.

President Gompers Of the American
Federation Of Labor left here today for
Atlanta, Ca. where he will make pre-
Iiminary arrangements for the fedora
TONS annual convention to be held there
In November. He will also participate In
several labor meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Appraiser Wanamaker Resigns.

George w. Wanmaker. customs apprais.
or at the port OF New York. sent his
resignation to the Treasury Department
today. Secretary Macveagh said that
Mr.. Wanmaker's resignation was volun-
tary. and declined to make any state
ment Of the reasons for Mr.. Wanmaker's
action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Chancellor Made a General.

BERLIN. March 25.-In connection
with the launching Of the battleship
Kaiser, Emperor William has created
Chancellor ven Bethmann-H ollweg a ma.
for general q Ia suite Of the army. Prince
Won Buelow, who II also q civilian, was
accorded this honor when he was chan
cellor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Guard on Engine Shot From Ambush

SOMERSET. KY, March 25. Paul
Suggs, q special guard on freignt engine
Of the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas
Pacific railroad. whose white firemen are
on strike, was shot three times from am
bush near Kings Mountain. KY. last
night. He was brought to hospital here
today. and 1t is said his condition Is Sc
rious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25

Postmaster Harry x: Start.man OF
Haserstown: No has See1 s,n nod y : 81. ~
wfsh Of the department to reduce Sun
S.v work In the post 0idces % mimi
MUM. The carriers. window WIN. there
fore, be closed Sunday ana man deliver
dow win remain open one hour on Sum
day, ~ at present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
REAL ESTATE DEALERS
CRITICISM Of COURT
William A. Stewart Fined
Twice for Contempt by
Judge De Lacy.

William A Stewart. real estate dealer,
was fined for contempt of court twice by
Judge DE Lacy in the Juvenile Court yes
terday afternoon, following Stewards
strenuous objection to the acquittal of
three boys whom he accused Of breaking
windows in his stable. Only the threat
of a third penalty for contempt, to take
with 1t term in jail, succeeded in quiet
ing Mr.. Stewart. Later in the day the
offending civilian apologized to Judge De
Lacy and the fines were RENTED.
Charges Dismissed.
Malson Douglas. Robert Hurd and
Franklin Prentis, all under twelve years
of age, were the boys whom Stewart
charged with throwing stones and break
ing a number Of windows in the stable
at the rear Of his residence, Ills 11th
street, last Thursday afternoon. Stewart
and Policeman Smith Of the eighth pre-
clint. who made the arrests, were unable
to connect the boys In their testimony
with the actual stone-throwing or guilty
knowledge of how the windows were bro
ken. Two of the boys said they were In
a different part of the city at the ume'
and third that he was selling papers on
the streets. Judge De Lacy promptly us
missed the charges. -
The instant the court ordered the re-
lease of the boys from custody Stewart
denounced Judge De Lacy as disregard
ing the evidence. The mans remarks
started an uproar in the courtroom and
q fine of S. for contempt followed. Stew
art continued his vigorous protests anu
second fine Of S. was imposed.
Persuaded to Subside.
At this juncture, Assistant Corporation
Counsel George persuaded Stewart to
take his seat and become quiet. but not,
however. until Judge De Lacy threatened
to send Stewart to Jail II he continued
mis- remarks.
1.-THE matter is closed incident SO TAR
as we are concerned here; Mr.. Stewart
apologized at the close Of yesterday 8
session and the fines were RENTED. and
there is nothing more to say" said one or
the court officials this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Optimistic Of Success

Mr. Gordon in announcing the pledging
OF the cooperation Of the union. aided
that the 100000 actual voters now In the
civil service could influence at least 7OO..
600 other voters in the various states ia
support the cause.
II am optimistic OF success in this
night, said Mr.. Gordon today. Thou
sands of voters have been enlisted in the
cause and We have every reason to be-
lieve that the Congress that convenes
April 4 next will act favorably on the
matter. The voters In supporting the
will act independently Of party politics.
They who have pledged support will be
guided by promises Of congressman TO
aid underpaid clerks to obtain higher
compensation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Rats h Tho Cellar
Mice in The Pantry
ceehroaehes IN The kitehea

What can be moro dissgreeabie than . home
Infested with verminf Destroy them with
Stssrns' Electric Rat and Roach Psste. the
standard exterminator for more than thirty
years.
Kills Oh rats, mice or cockroaches In nngle
night Does not blow away Ike powoeS' reaV
for use: nothing to mix. The only exterminator
cold under an absolute guarantee Of money back
II II fails.
Sold everywhere. Be sure to get the genuine;
25c and 500. Stearns' Electric Paste Com
pany. Chicago. Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Atlantic Fleet Sails Tomorrow.

NORFOLK. Va. March 25.-The fifteen
!. battleships Of the Atlantic neet will weigh
anchor tomorrow. according to the pres
ent program. and sail for the southern
drill grounds for ten days Of battle prac-
tice at sea, after which the ships viii ~.
turn to Hampton roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25

1.-THE Fighters" by G.. Hapsburg Ldebe,
twelfth entry In our prize story compe-
tition, In our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Mr.. Fisk Slowly Improving.

Howard Fisk. who has been Ill at his
residence. 625 X street northwest, for
several weeks with typhoid fever. and
who suffered a serious relapse a few
weeks ago. Is reported today to be slowly
Fegaining his health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25

1.-THE Counts Hand" by L. ]. Beeston,
tition, In our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Senior Rivero Due Tomorrow.

Senior Antonio Martin Rivero. the new
Cuban minister to the United States.
will arrive In Washington tomorrow to
take charge Of his post. He will be
presented to President TAFT during the
early part Of next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
Rockridge Hal. Destroyed by Fire

WELLESLEY. Mass. March 25.-Rock-
ridge Hall. q well known boarding schoo
for boys situated on Clin road. Wellesley
Hill, was burned today. None OF the
teachers or boys was injured. The loss
Is estimated at $4,000 The school was
situated at the top OF high hill. and
there was not enough water pressure "a
fight the IRE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-25
ACTION Of THE CLERKS
REGARDED AS HOSTILE
DEPARTMENTS View of Forma.
ton of Secret Lodges by
R. N. S. Employees.

That the position Of the Post Office
Department may be precisely and con-
cisely stated with reference to the at
filiation of railway postal clerks with
labor unions, Postmaster General Hitch
cock today gave out for publication the
gull text Of the letter written by Second
Assistant Postmaster General Stewart to
General Supt. Alex. Grant of the railway
mail service, March ID.
The letter, which has caused commotion
in labor circles, reads as follows:
referring to the reports that postal
clerks at various points are forming
lodges Of secret organization Of railway
postal clerks, desire that steps be taken
at once to acquaint all in the service that
such action is regarded as inimical to
the interests of the government. All
clerks when they enter the service take
an oath to we'll and faithfully discharge
the duties Of the office to which they are
appointed and to perform all the duties
required Of them and to abstain from
everything forbidden by the laws in rela-
ton to post offices and post roads.
1T is Incompatible with their obliga-
ton to the department that they should
assume another oath with secret or
ganizatfon In the service which may at
any time interfere with the Obligations
the service. This Is not to be construed
as interfering with any right which
clerk may have of acting personally and
individually with reference to Organiza-
tons outside of the postal service.
You are directed to advise all railway
postal clerks as to these principles OF
employment and views here expressed
and that they shall be governed there
by"
Postmaster Generals Comment.
Mr.. Hitchcock said the postal clerks are
an intelligent as well as an efficient body
Of men, and he was certain they would
not mistake the meaning Of the depart
ment's position In the matter as set forth
In the letter. He said much had been
done for the comfort and welfare Of the
postal clerks, and he felt sure the main
body OF the men appreciated it. The pO-
sitiOnS, he said must be desirable be-
cause the department Is flooded with ap-
plicationS for appointment to them. He
did not care to answer specific inquiries
when the subject Of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor was suggested, nor to
say in SO many words that he objected to
postal clerks joining a labor union.
Neither would he say what, il any, PEN
atty would follow a disregard Of the
Mr. Stewards letter to Mr.. Grant. He
thought. he said, the postal clerks wanted
their positions. They held them volun-
tarily and not as the result Of q draft.
He evidently feels that when they know
what the department has to say in the
letter they will know how to guide their
actions. and Is content to rest his case.