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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23

Accepts Invitation to the GAL
Iinger Dinner. !
MORE THAN 500 EXPECTED
Uncle Joe" Cannon and Champ
Clark Will Be Among
the Guests.

President Taft today accepted an invf-
tation to attend the dinner which tho
citizens OF Washington will give In hon.
or OF Senator Gallinger, chairman Of the
Senate District committee. committee
consisting of Scott &. Bone, b. II. War
ner and A. T. Hensey called upon the
President at the White House and ex-
tended the invitation.
The President, in accepting, said that
he would be glad to attend a dinner m
honor OF Senator Gallinger He added
that he was much interested In the wei
fare of the District of Columbia and al
things pertaining TO II.
Don't you think / have said a good
many things about the District" said the
President, good-naturedly.
Mr.. Warner. speaking for the commit
tee. replied that 1t hoped for still more
Besides the President. the committee
expects to have as guests at the dinner
Uncle joe Cannon. Champ Clark. and
members Of the Senate committee on the
District of Columbia.
At a meeting Of the executive commit
tee in charge Of the dinner yesterday IL
was announced that more than 500 per-
sons would attend.
Committee in Charge.
The executive committee consists of b.
H. Warner. chairman; Thomas Grant.
secretary, Scott e. Bone, EDWARD H.
Droop, Arthur c. Moses, ]. Harry Cum
ningham, Alexander T. Hensey. Wilbur
]. Carr, Gen. George H. Harries. Capt.
James F. Oyster, Richard B. Watrous
and A. Leftwich Sinclair.
The chairmen Of the various subcom-
mittees are: Entertainment. Scott G.
Bone: music, Edward III. Droop; dinner.
Arthur c. Moses; printing, ]. Harry Cum
bingham: invitations, Alexander T. Hen
sey: reception, Wilbur ]. Carr: press. A.
Leftwich Sinclair. w. ID. Hoover is the
treasurer.
The committee today received several ac-
ceptances from friends of Senator Gal
linger. resiging In New Hampshire, who
are going to attend the dinner The
people of that state appear greatly
pleased that Senator Gallinger's efforts i'm
behalf Of the District Of Columbia are
meeting with SO prominent recognition
A letter was received from c. w. Hoitt
Of Nashua, N. H., concluding as follows
Mr.. Hoitt cannot be present to do
honor to one whom the people of New
Hampshire have ever found worthy OF
their esteem, their confidence and the
trust placed in and imposed upon him as
their representative i'm both houses of
Congress for the quarter OF the century
last past. While knowing that the in
terests OF our state were well and care
fully looked after. we are highly gratified
and honored that our National Capital
and citizens have from us one who. by his
untiring and eminent services, has Sc
cured the recognition proposed by YOU.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
TO WITHDRAW
FROM HIS CANDIDACY
Sheehan Standing Pat, With
Nothing to Say on
Latest RumOrS.

NEW YORK, March 2S.-At the offices
OF William r. Sheehan it was reiterated
this afternoon that Mr.. Sheehan has
nothing to say on the senatorial situa-
ton and that he will not withdraw. Mr..
Sheehan himself did not come down town
today, and his secretary, Ashley T. Cole.
is at Albany looking out for his interests
there. In their absence there was no
comment from their associates, except
that lit was all very sad
Alton B. Parker, Mr.. Sheehan's law
partner, denied statement that he Is
one Of six candidates for whom the in
fiuence of Thomas Fortune Ryan was
sought indirectly. II deny" he said,
that any one, with my consent Or knowl-
edge. has sought Mr.. Ryan's influence or
that OF any other person, at any time, to
secure for me the United States senator
ship.
II made it as clear as. 1 could. both
before the election in public speeches
and the day after in interviews, that my
obligations were such that l could not
accept the senatorial office. From that
my position
Ryan Refuses to Talk.
Allan A. Ryan. through whom it is sup
posed that his fathers influence was
sought last night. refused today either to
deny or to confirm the interview ac
credited to him. mot one word he
said. He is quoted as having said last
night:
my advice to Mr.. Sheehan and the
democratic party. il they hope for future
success is to stand by the choice of the
caucus, which is Mr.. Sheehan."
Charles F. Murphy would not add today
to his brief sentences of yesterday. His
friends said that it was difficult to see
what he could add. in view of the atti-
tude of Mr.. Sheehan and the self-evident
fact that the new caucus to be held next
Monday will speak for him more plainly
than anything else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
FUNERAL OF MRS. FISHER.
Secretary Of Interior Accompanies
Mothers Body to Indiana.

Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda d.
Fisher, wife of DIR. D. w. Fisher and
mother of Walter L. Fisher, Secretary Of
the Interior. were held In the apartment
of another son. DR.. Howard Fisher. in
the Mendoza this morning at 10 o'clock.
Rev. William D. Moss. pastor OF the
washington Heights Presbyterian Church.
was the oficiating clergyman.
The services were simple and private
and at 10 o'clock. the two SONS left with
the remains Of Mrs. Fisher for Hanover.
Ind, where the burial win take place.
DR.. D. w. Fisher was formerly president
of Hanover College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
MORE PAY FOR THE CLERKS.
Committee Of Twenty-Five Will Con.
fer This Evening.

A committee Of twenty-one representa-
tive citizens Of Washington, appointed by
Capt. James F. Oyster to conduct cam
paign for more pay for government clerks.
will meet at the rooms of the Chamber
Of Commerce this evening at o'clock to
formally launch the project.
p. B. Chase, originator OF the crusade,
IL elated at the progress of the movement
thus far and expects results at the COM
ing session Of Congress. The committee
will elect officers this evening, and map
out q plan of procedure in collecting a
fund Of 100000 and administering it for
the benefit Of government employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Permanent Organization in View.

1t is hoped that permanent organiza-
ton may be formed, by means Of which
wholesome pressure can be brought to
bear on publishers. circulating libraries
and bookstalls The signers Of the cir
cular letter include the Archbishop Of
Canterbury, Lord Balfour, Sir John Wolfe
Barry, Sir James Crichton Browne and
Edward Littleton, head master of Elton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Maple Case Continued.

The preliminary hearing in the case Of
William Waple. jr., the bureau of en-
craving and printing employe accused of
forging the names of fellow employees to
notes given to ''ten per centers'' was con-
tinued in Police Court this morning until
March 30.
The continuance was granted at the In
stance Of NAPLES legal representatives
Maple is at liberty under q flve-hundred-
dollar bond furnished by his father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
James A. Patten Increases Gift.

CHICAGO, March Z3.-Announcement
was made at the meeting Of the trustees
Of Northwestern University last night
that James A. Patten. former board OF
trade operator. had added $4,000 to hts
former gift Of $200. 900 for the establish
ment of Departments q research into IN
fectiouS diseases,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
PEERS AND RELATES
SEE HARM IN NOVELS
Campaign Begun Against Ger
tain Publications Regarded
as Injurious to Youth.

NEW YORK, March 23.-A committee
of prominent English peers, prelates and
educators has begun a campaign Of pro-
test against certain novels issued by
publishers Of repute, which are not only
unfit for perusal by a modest girl or a
right-minded lad, but are likely to do
harm to the moral character Of all read
ers."
Letter to the Press.
A circular letter addressed to the press
by the committee says:
Many Of these works of fiction are not
indecent in the ordinary sense OF the
word, but their whole line has tend
ency debasing and demoralizing. In them
open vice and RIGHTEOUSNESS are palliated
and even justified. To appeal to the
authors and publishers OF these books
seems Of little use and the law requires
Strengthening before their circulation can
be stopped
Meanwhile parents and schoolmasters
and all to whom the training Of boys and
girls Is intrusted are asked to set their
faces against the circulation Of such
novels and expose their character when
lit cannot be detected by the titles, which
are often absolutely cOlorless and mislead-
ing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23

T0uCiSCO MdQcrO, IhInSE VI Tic tSocA
leader, he said that he had hoped through
about q cessation of hostilities. but he
learned that the father had no influence
over the son.
Must Fight Madero.
81 am not acquainted with Francisco I.
Madero," continued the minister. Il have
known his father and his grandfather TOR
many years, and for q long time have
held their power of attorney. Through
these men 1 have hoped that the son
might be reached, but I found 1t hope
less. The son must go ahead and the
government has no alternative than to
meet his opposition.
One Of the first acts of congress, which
will convent April 1, will be the con-
sideration of new appropriation for car
rying on the war
Whether this means an increase In the
military force, Senior Limantour did not
say. 1t has already been officially stated
that Mexico's war resources have scarce
ly been touched and that an army Of
$4,000 men could be put in the field If
necessary.
Speaking Of the reform relative to the
division of great estates, the minister said
tn emethod of acquiring these properties
had not been worked out He reaffirmed
his Paris statement that such a. division
of the land would be desirable.
Refuting rumors that there existed be-
tween him and the president any lack Of
accord, Senior Limantour said that his
relations with the chief executive were
frank and cordial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23

1.-The Counts Hand" by l.. J. Beeston,
eleventh entry in our prize story compe-
tition, in our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Aimed Only at Smuggling.

Customs officials at the Treasury De-
partment today declared that the order
to prohibit the crossing of supplies into
Mexico referred only to those persons
seeking to make shipments outside the
various customs stations along the
frontier. The order was contained in a
telegram sent to all collectors Of ports
along the border directing them to en-
force the law.
The edct, II was explained. was merely
to have customs officers keep a closer
. watch against smuggling.
No orders were issued by the customs
service to troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Washington Not Advised.

The reported firing on United States
soldiers at Preside, Tex. by Mexican
troops because the former stopped the
expectation of provisions to Mexico has
raised the question in the minds OF OF
ficials here as to the possibility of the
American authorities having exceeded
their authority in enforcing the neutral
ity laws. The State Department holds
that the shipment of provisions and even
arms and ammunition travelling in the
ordinary process of commerce Is perfectly
legitimate.
The other departments of the govern
ment interested in the enforcement OF the
neutrality iaws-Treasury, Justice and
War-have been advised of the State De-
partment's views in the matter. All these
administrative offices. it is said in official
quarters, are in harmony as to interpre-
tation of national and international law
on the subject.
No word has yet reached the State or
War departments in regard to the re-
ported firing upon American troops along
the border.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Robbery Charged to Rebels.

TORREON, Mexico, March 23.-Word
was received In Torreon Of the robbery
by rebels of a branch of the Torreon
Mercantile Company at Velerdena of $50
cash and also the seizure Of some prop
erty Of the Ell Cobre mine, owned by the
Velerdena Smelter Company. Both these
concerns are American.
Word comes from Chihuahua that the
rebels are permitting Mexican Northwest
ern trains to run into that city, but not
out of it,
SINALOA. Mexico, March 90 (via Ell
Paso, Tex).-There Is suffering in this
state. the food supply having been cur
tailed and in some instances cut on
No farms are being planted, and a con-
dition of famine threatens, as a ma
jority of the farmers are going into the
war Many Americans are leaving
here. report is current that Diago
Redo, the governor, will soon resign.
Redo, a young man, came from Mex
leo City, where his father is close to
DiaZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Incorporation PAPERS
. FOR NORTHERN HOSPITAL
Free Emergency Dispensary
the Plan Of Columbia Heights
Citizens Association.

The Northern Dispensary and Elmer
gency Hospital is the name OF a new
institution planned for Columbia Heights
by number Of residents of that Sec
ton who are affiliated with the Co
lumbia Heights Citizens Association.
which is back Of the project. for which
institution the articles Of incorporation
were filed late this afternoon in the
Office Of the District recorder of deeds.
The list OF incorporators includes
DR.. Benjamin F. Gibbs, Charles c. Lam
caster. George H. Peters. James Lans-
burgh. William H. Saunders. Emile
Berliner. ]. Clinton Hiatt, Alton b.
Carly and Harry A. Colman. the arti-
cles reciting that the term for which
the association is organized shall be
perpetual and the particular business
and objects shall be to establish.
maintain and conduct a free dispen-
sary and emergency hospital and that
the number OF trustees for the first
year shall be nine
Ways and means Of procuring funds
for the establishment Of the hospital will
be taken up at once by the incorporators.
and 1t Is expected that within a short
time Columbia Heights Will have a model
hospital which will best serve it's inter-
ests.
Conceived by DR.. Gibbs.
DR.. Gibbs, who is chairman of the COM
mittee on sanitary affairs and leading
member Of the Columbia Heights Cit
liens Association for some years past,
conceived the idea some months ago that
the heights should have just such a hos
pital as planned, after seeing the way a
number Of emergency cases in the Sec
ton had to wait for an ambulance from
the Emergency Hospital or the patrol
wagon to take a patient to the Garfield
Hospital
Shortly thereafter he INTRODUCED before
the Columbia Heights Association a reso-
luton urging the establishment Of a hos
pital In the section, and was placed at
the head OF committee having the mat
ter in charge. The resolution, which
passed the association unanimously, re-
cited that the establishment Of an emer-
gency service in the proposed municipal
hospital lis too remote to serve the pres
ent urgent need; that the emergency
ambulance service as maintained at the
Freedmen's Hospital. although useful and
indispensable, does not meet the require
ments of this community" and that the
need of a convenient emergency service
Is generally conceded by those familiar
with the facts 1t was also declared that
q free dispensary is a most useful and
necessary adjunct Of such a service"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
All Are First Sergeants.

All the members of the guard enjoy
the distinction Of being first sergeants of
the army, the insignia of this rank be-
ing shown In the uniform. which is Of
sky blue color. The sergeants and Cor
porals OF the guard bear diagonaliy across
their sleeves, at the elbow, the insignia
Of their respective rank, formed Of gold
lace Of five threads.
The greatest possible liberty. compatible
with the military service. Is allowed the
members Of the guard, and they are q
specially favored branch OF the army. Be-
sides their most honorable duty Of act
ing as the presidents escort upon state
occasions, or at any other time that their
services In this way may be required.
they have other military duties to per-
form, the same az soldiers In the other
branches OF the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Rebels Threaten Chihuahua.

CHIHUAHUA. Mexico (via San An
tonic. Tex. March %. Delayed in trans
mission).-At the village of Ojo de Ian
guiana last night, 100 kilometers north OF
here, there were 100 insurrectos. Raoul
Madero and Garibaldi, who were reported
dead, are with them, as Is Francisco l.
Madero.
The latter has a slight wound In the
hand OF the Americans formerly with
the outfit but seven remain. The others
have been killed or wounded or have de-
serted.
Gen. Rabago is entrenched between this
city and the insurrectos. He is expected
to remain on the defensive with his force
of 600. The insurrectos have been threat
ening to attack the town, but 1T may pc
only a threat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
ed on pillage bent against this ioneiy
outpost Of the United States.
Rebels Near HermoSillo.

Aqua PRIETA. Sonora. Mexico. March
%, via Douglas, Ariz-Juan Cabral. the
young insurrecto leader of Cananea, with
q force of 225 men yesterday reached
Carlo. a Southern Pacific railroad station
northeast Of Hermosillo, the capital OF
Sonora He had been In Pueupaco the
day before, where he received voluntary
contributions Of clothing, money and pro-
visions.
1t is not believed here that Hermosillo
is in immediate danger Of assault by the
rebels Gen Lorenzo Torres has retu ne
from TORN with nearly q thousand men,
which, added to the 800 garrisOning the
city, gives an adequate force for the pro-
lection of the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Of D|Az
PICKED MEN Of ARMY
Not Called Upon for Extra Duty
Since Outbreak of Pres
ent Troubles.
pecial Correspondence Of The Star.

CITY OF MEXICO, Mex,
March Is, 1911.
The military guard Of President Diaz
has not been called upon to perform any
special service since the revolutionary
troubles began in this country. The presi-
dent seldom surrounds himself with this
body guard, and he goes about the capital
alone and unprotected the same now as
he did when peace prevailed throughout
the republic.
The presidential guard, which Is COM
posed of picked men OF exceptional quail
fications, forms very picturesque and
dignifed part of the Mexican army. 1t
was founde4 as a company July 1, 1900.
under command Of Capt. Samuel Garcia
Cuellar. On July /, 1905, the body was
converted into squadron, Capt. Gull
lermo Pontones being made its chief.
Men of Good Character.
The personnel of the troop is made up of
men Of high moral character, between the
ages of twenty-five and forty-fve years.
AS a rule they are men who have had a
good deal of military training and they
are usually selected from among the best
soldiers of the army, although they are
not required to be graduates Of mill
tary college. Those who have served in
the cavalry or In the rurales are given
the preference in the selection, If there
are no bad notes against their records.
The selection is made by the chief of
staff Of the president. with the approval
of the secretary of war.
The men must measure UP to at least
FIVE feet seven inches, and they must be
physically robust and carefully e&-
amined by the military physicians.
1t lis necessary that each man shall have
a fador to guarantee, in case of loss,
the value of the arms and other articles
that are given to the applicant. in lieu
of the fiador the man deposits % cents
a day, until the amount of 500 is con-
tributed, this amount being retained as
a fund against any loss or damage to
the articles given him. He must also
know how to read and write and be
acquainted with the four primary opera
lions Of arithmetic. His contract with
the guard is made for term of two
years.
the commandant of the presidential
guard. Under him there are appointed
two lieutenants of cavalry, sublieuten-
ant, q first sergeant marshal and q
picador Among the guards themselves
there are elected a first sergeant, two
second sergeants. four corporals. five
guards of the first class and three
trumpeters, all of whom wear similar
uniforms. but with the distinctions of
their grades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Saw Where Key Was Put.

Before Miss Adams left the house she
placed several articles Of jeweiry In the
jewel box and then put the key to the
box IN paperweight Tho police think
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-23
Now 1t is the Turn
of the
Writers Unknown
to Fame

the Competition we announced
would welcome that OF
lack or
ability Sunday writer's of little or no fame VIII
printed the contest for $4,000 in prizes
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-05-19
Commencement Exercises at Grenada
Public School.

On Sunday at II a. M, May 2lst,
Rev. w. W. Mitchell will preach the
commencement sermon for the Grenada
Public School at the Methodist church.
On Wednesday, May oath, a. 8 p. m. +,
there will be an exercise at the public
school building given by the primary
and grammar schools.
On Thursday, May 25th, at 10 a. M,
the graduating exercises will take place
in the school auditorium. The address
to the class of 1911 will be made by c.
P. J. Mooney, editor of the CONNER
cial Appeal.
The friends and patrons of the public
school are cordially invited to attent
all the exercises. The faculty request
that special attention be given to tn
exhibit work which will be found ol
display in each room on Wednesday
Patrons Day. The teachers will re
ceive and take pleasure lin explainin
this work. from l 80 to 8 p. M, and ais
Immediately after the exercises.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-05-19
The PikerS."

"As Babb was going down the Long
Alley picking up Nuts on Pixies Peak, a
Whirl-Wind came up and blew his
Beautiful Derby into tree of Alberta
peaches. 1t was Hailing; he heard the
Horn footing for the Cliftonian Soci-
ETY.. He thought of the Baby and
started home, when he was frightened
terribly by Bull-Face; he ran long
distance, then turned round and saw
Jesus and Peter behind him and his
agitated spirits were calmed.
The above was composed by college
girl, on the pikers, showing the various
nicknames given to them by the girls
of the college. Those who are inter
ested enough to want to know wha
are the real names of these youths
may find out by consulting Messrs
Winston Richardson and Longstree
Tatum, who are information bureaus i
regard to all matters pertaining t
Grenada College and students.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-05-19
Robert Crawford Dead.

Mr.. Robert Crawford, better known
as Squire Crawford, died on Tuesday
night, May 16, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. George Long.
Squire Crawford was born in Scot
land in 1886, but at very early age
was brought to Mobile, where he spent
most of his boyhood and early man.
hood.
He enlisted in the Confederate army
at Mobile, and was captured in 1863.
When parolled, he went to Memphis to
live. In 1869 he came to Grenada to
work for Mr.. r. Doak. For quite a
number of years he was justice of the
peace of this beat.
He leaves four surviving children
Mrs. E. c. Elliott, Mrs. ]. c. Martin
Mr.. George Crawford of Memphis, anc
Mrs. George Long of Grenada.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. w. r. Cooper of the Firs
Baptist church, in Odd Fellows GENE
terry at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
The Sent mel extends deepest symps
thy to the sorrowing loved ones VIII
are left.