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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-09
WATERPROOF SHELTER TENT.
Tests in Progress at Washington
Barracks to Discover Best Tyne.

Tests are in progress at the Wash
ington barracks, under the observation
Of Lieut.. r. q. Alexander of the Corps
Of Engineers. The recommendation Of
the infantry Equipment board for the
adoption Of a special waterproof type
Of shelter tent has made it necessary
to determine the best method Of water
proofing for military purposes. as we'll
as the best material to be treated. A
number Of samples representing various
makes Of cloth and different systems
OF treatment have been exposed to the
weather at Washington barracks. and a
careful record viii be kept OF the effect
OF the sun, rain and snow during the
next three or four months. The tests
will be followed by further investiga-
ton regarding strength Of material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-09
APPEALS
IN M|SBRAND|NC CASE
@. A. Johnson of Missouri In.
dicted Under 'Pure
Food" Act.

The governments brief In the pure food
appeal was fled in the United States
Supreme Court today. The government
takes the affirmative OF the proposition
that false statements on the label of
patent medicine as to its alleged curative
properties constitute a misbranding, such
as is punished under the pure food and
drug act Of 1906. Such a conclusion is
pronounced by the government as neces-
sary to make the act effective in regulat-
ing much Of the drug business
Construed Against Government.
The United States district court for the
western district Of Missouri. however. has
constructed the law against the govern
ment in an Indictment brought against O.
A. Johnson. The indictment charged
that certain packages of drugs were mis-
branded. because their labels were false
and misleading in stating that the articles
would cure and tend to cure cancer,
whereas in truth and in fact the articles
were entirely ineffective and worthless
for that purpose
Basis Of Appeal.
The government now argues that the
court Was wrong lin holding that frauds
on the purses Of the public were not q
part Of the purpose OF the statute" It
hopes to have the Supreme Court reverse
the lower court and direct a trial of
Johnson. Counsel for johnson, however,
have filed q brief with the court in sup
port of the decision of the lower court
They argue that. Congress distinguished
between the misbranding Of foods and Of
drugs. In accordance with the finding Of
the district court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-09
STEAMER ON REEF.
Passengers Numbering los Land
Safely, But Liner Remains Aground.

LIBAU, Russia, January 0.-The steam
er Russia from New York. to this port
piled up on submerged reef four miles
out from here yesterday afternoon Her
1O5 passengers were landed safely
Throughout the night cruiser, six tugs
and an icebreaker made futile efforts to
float the liner. Three OF her holds are
filled with water.
The Russia belongs to the Russian East
Asiatic Steamship Company and sailed
from New York December "a for Libau,
by way OF Newcastle and Shields.
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AVALANCHE FROM ALPS.
One Snowflake Alone Estimated at
500 600 Cubic Feet in Itslv.

TURIN. Italy, January 0.--Avalanches
from the Alps Of extraordinary extent
are reported. particularly in the province
Ounce. Between the villages Of Lmonae
and vernante two snow slides estimated
at 10000 cubic feet have INSTRUCTED the
railway. In certain districts near Mad
dalena Hill many homes have been iso-
lated.
In one valley the only thing appearing
above the snow are chimney tops and
the upper ends Of telegraph poles.
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0RCHARD|ST DENIES
Did Not, Say Twigg Bought
Cyanide, He Declares.
INQUIRY At PAW PAW ON
Thorough Investigation Being nade
in West Virginia Town.
TWO DETEtTIvEs ON THE CASE
Dead Man Said to Have Lost Social
Caste at Keyser During
Last Year.
TWO Detectives ON THE CASE

Special Dispstch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, January 9.-The
orchardist of Paw Paw, ". Va, who is
reported to have said that Twigg pur-
chased four pounds of cyanide of po-
taseium from him last SUMMER. finding
that what he had been SAYING reached
States Attorney Robb. denies having
said that Twigg purchased the cyanide
from him. He does not desire to get any
notoriety from the case. and he does not
care about the embarrassment Of being
subpoenaed He lives in another state
and it would be hard to get him II he did
not care to respond to a summons.
: States Attorney Robb is convinced from
the various reports at hand that Twigg
knew about cyanide and he has a repre-
sentative making thorough investigation
at Paw Paw.
Deny Use Of Cyanide.
Willard and Vernon Twigg. brothers of
Charles +. Twtgg, testified before the
coroner's jury that they looked after the
orchard of their brother and that cyanide
of potassium was not used in spraying
peach trees, while they did not use any
poison at all in discriminating rabbits,
never having been bothered sufficiently by
the latter. They said they used arsenate
of lead and had never heard Of cyanide Of
potassium.
However. it is known that Charles E.
Twtge made study Of fruit culture and
was receiving government reports on the
subject, and these reports. with other
things. dealt with the use Of spraying
poisons.
States Attorney Robb says that two de-
tectives are now at work on the case fol-
lowing several lines. Mr.. Robb said the
grand jury would not be reconvened at
present: that as yet he had no facts to
lay before it and he did not propose to
act on suspicious.
The police are Of the opinion that
neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Elosser nor Mrs.
See,. their youngest daughter, saw any
poison contained in the parlor when the
bodies OF Grace and Twigg were discov-
cred. but they cannot account for the
manner in which May was apparently
poisoned by cyanide except that she in
some manner came In contact with the
acid or one of the vessels that con-
tanned 1t.
Twigg Grew Callous.
Much is coming to light showing the
traits Of Twigg. 1t is stated by Keyser
people that Twigg had lost social caste
there In the last year, and that at last
he grew Indifferent to public opinion and
went about openly with people of ques-
tionable reputation. He was callous to
comment caused by taking certain persons
for automobile rides about Keyser, it is
said People who were as close to him
as any one could get were not told by
him OF his approaching wedding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-09

NEW HAVEN, Conn. January O.
Theodore j. Alderman. son of Jonathan
C.. Alderman, one of the original direc-
tors Of the Pennsylvania railroad, died
here yesterday in his ninetieth year.
With his Brother. Warren Alderman, he
was connected with the industry Of max
ing rubber blankets for the soldiers dur
Ing the civil war, on which his brotfsfP
had secured q. patent.
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Large Crowd Hears Big Preacher.

There was not even standing room at
the Tenth Street Baptist Church last
evening when Rev. s. r. Bullock. the
4OO-pound minister from Bluefields, W.
Va, preached his sermon on 1.-THE Valley
Of Dry Bones"
A large congregation of both white and
colored people went to hear him at the
morning service at IL o'clock. Mr.. Bull
lock is regarded as one OF the ablest
preachers OF the national Baptist cOnyen-
ton. He left for his home last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-09

The nrst song service Of the season by
the newly organized and robed choir OF
the Lutheran Church Of Our Redeemer
was held last evening. Mrs. Gabrille Par
ham was the orsanist. Solos were sung
by Miss Mary Diges and Mr. Dagsett az
Howard University. Violin solos wers
PLAYED by George Oberton. The pastor.
Rev. ID E. Wiseman. made. a brief ad.
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What the Bill Provides.

The New Orleans bill asks the govern
,usnt only TO erect and maintain its own
exhibit, guaranteeing the government
against any other expenses. The bill
promises to pay the salaries. expenses
and travelling expenses OF the commits
s:onsrs and protect the government from
any loss or obligation.
Mr.. Armstrong has arranged a reception
for Wednesday night for the visitors and
the Louisiana delegation In Congress. to
be held at the New Ebbitt House, to
which q number from congressional and
social circles have been invited.
The party will leave on the return trip
for New Orleans Saturday night on its
special train, which will be parked for the
six DAYS.
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most distinguished legislative body in the
world adopt a lower ethical and moral
standard than the British house OF COM
mons?'
Senator Owen next viewed the case in
the light OF the principle set down by the
committee.
~ think" he said. "the evidence. even
mfttte that Il must be shown that enough
votes were obtained by bribery TO change
the result, would justify the intslldation
OF the election OF Mr.. Lorirner. Mr.. Lori
mer was compelled TO have 100 votes n
constitutional majority. lie received 1os.
and of these at least ten are already
shown not to deserve to be counted on
account OF corrupt practices
The ten men whose votes Senator Owen
indicated: and the speaker gave what
purported to be citations from the record
or the testimony 10 show why their
votes. in his opinion. were tainted
The above record of bribery and cor
rup1ion cannot be broken down. he con-
tinued. ION the theory that the men who
received tho brides were unworthy Of
belief on their confession. and that their
testimony against the bTfb5 -givers is un-
worthy of credit Cbecause the witnesses
are Infamous: for the reason that there
/! is such a tissue OF substantial and cir
curnstantial evidence surrounding the
case that 1t is impossible to re
sist the belief that these confes-
sions are substantially true. II does not
suffice to say that a bribe-taker is I'M
| worthy OF credit. With the exception OF
White. all the testimony from the bribe-
! givers and bribe-takers came with ex-
trerae reluctance and was obtained only
by the exercise OF the powers OF the gov
eminent
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SCHENK TRIAL OPENS
Woman Accused of Attempting
to Poison Her Husband.
SELECTION OF JURY TODAY
Defendant in Nervous Condition
When Brought Into Court.
CASE ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD
John o. Schenk, Whose Life Was
Imperiled by Poison, Is Mil
Honaire Of Wheeling.
CASE ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD

WHEELING, ". Va, January 9.-The
trial Of Mrs. Laura Farnsworth Schenk,
charged with attempting to poison her
millionaire husband. John o. Schenk,
opened at 0 o'clock this morning. The
greatest interest was manifested in even
the preliminaries Of the famous case, ow-
ing to the prominence Of the parties in
volved. and a big crowd surged about the
convening court.
Arrangements. had been made for han
ding the crowds, however, and guards
we're stationed at each Of the doors, al
lowing only SO many as would comfort
ably I'LL the room to pass inside. Many
out-of-town newspaper men are present
and they have been accommodated with
space.
Judges Order obeyed.
Judge L. 8. Jordan, who Is presiding, is
Of mature years and does not believe in
sensations. He has ordered that there
shall be no crowding in the courtroom,
and only such spectators as can be COM
fortably seated will be permitted to hear
the testimony. These orders were obeyed
to the letter when the case was called.
The states case Is looked after by Prose-
cutting Attorney J. 3. Handlan. while J.
K. p. O'Brien, Frank OBrien and 8. o.
Boyce appear for Mrs. Schenk. The
vsnire Of jurymen were called and the
examination for jurynen was at once
begun.
Defendant Shows Nervousness.
At $50 o'clock Mrs. Schenk walked into
the courtroom accompanied by her at
torneys. She appeared slightly worn
from her long confinement and exhibited
some nervousness.
The fOrmality Of calling the jury was
soon over, and the examination Of the
Jurymen taken UP. Harry Mathews was
the first named. After q severe ques-
tioning from both sides Mathews qualified
and Frank Nau was called, also qualify.
ing. Walter Hall, the next Juror ex-
amined, created a mild sensation by stat
ing that u. X. p. O'Brien had said Bernie
Handlan was going to scratch you be-
cause one Of his detectives saw you talk
Ing to Sam Boyce." Hall was excused.
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WARSH|PS ARE SIGHTED
TO EAST Of FLORIDA

The Atlantic battleship fleet. which II
approaching the shores Of the United
States as q technical enemy" I'm the war
game being played in the navy, was dis
covered by Rear Admiral Staunton, com
manding the scouting force. at 8 O'Clock
yesterday morning 1880 miles east of st.
Augustine. Fla. The Navy Department
was advised to that effect in a wireless
telegram received today from Admiral
Staunton.
The feet was sighted I'm approximate
latitude 30 degrees north, and longitude
IS degrees west. In subsequent mes
sages received from Rear Admiral Staun-
ton the department was advised that the
scouting force was keeping in touch with
the battleship fleet, and that the latter
was pursuing q course south by south.
west, on its way to Guantanamo.
News Joyfully Received.
The information as to the discovery OF
the fleet was Joyfuiiy received by the
ofYicfals and officers Of the navy who
have directed the movements OF the de
Tending" squadron. Actual conditions OF
warfare were observed in the strictest
sense, and all information as to the prob
able whereabouts Of the scouting ships
was absolutely refused after they sailed
from Hampton roads January 8.
1t was the aim Of every one concerned
to give Rear Admiral Schroeder, COM
handing the invading feet. no possi-
BILE advantage through the leakage Of In
formation from headquarters which might
be transmitted by wireless stations along
the coast and ultimately fall into the
hands Of the approaching enemy"
Watched Entie Coast.
1t was the duty Of Rear Admiral Staun-
ton to watch the entire coast Of the
United States from Maine to Florida, and
to sight the advancing feet on its return
from its visit to French and English
ports Admiral Staunton took his vessels
far into the Atlantic ocean.
In view OF the great latitude Of his
watch. naval oficials are jubilant over
his achievement, which is taken TO in
dicate that the approach of foreign
foe could be discovered by scouting
ships and their probable destination
disclosed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-09
Beveridge Resolution
Strikes at Senator Lorimer

In support OF his resolution declarine
| illegal the election OF William Lorimer as
| senator from Illinois. Senator Owen OF
Oklahoma spoke this afternoon in the
Senate.
in my opinion Mr.. Lorimer was not the
choice OF the legislature Of Illinois nor Of
the people OF Illinois," declared Senator
Owen, with that tragic earnestness he
displays in making q speech, land his
election, so-called. is entirely yitiated by
the corrupt practices Of his supporters;
| was illegal and void alb initio. and does
not merit present recognition. 1t is no
longer William Lorimer on trial, but the
Senate itself is on trial before the bar Of
the American people,"
Senator Owen expressed his disagree
ment with the reasoning of the commit
tee on privileges and elections in uphold
ing the legality Of Mr.. Lorimer's election.
Better than the rule of the committee
that an election is only invalidated when
enough votes We're obtained by corrupt
practices TO change the result, Senator
Owen suggested the rule that any COR
ruption in an election invaldates II.
Senator Owen argued that a majority OF
the Illinois legislature, necessary to elect
Mr.. Lorimer, was 10S votes. and that Of
Discusses Committees Position.
After announcing his disagreement with
the conclusion OF the committee that the
election Of William I.orimer was not in
validated by any sufficient evidence Of
corrupt practices. Senator owen takes up
the reasons offered by the committee.
1.-The committee concludes as q principle
of law. upon the presidents Of cases here
tofore before the Senate" he said, that
In order to invalidate the election OF q
senator on account OF bribery is must be
First That the person elected partici-
pated in one or more acts Of bribery, or
attempted bribery. or sanctioned or en-
couraged the same.
Second. That by bribery or corrupt
practices enough votes were obtained for
him to change the result Of the election.
I'm my judgment the better ethical rule
upon which the Senate should properly
stand is that no election OF a senator
clearly shown to have been based in any
degree upon bribery or corrupt practices
should be allowed to stand. think that
the election of United States senators
should be made and kept above suspicion.
state or nation should be allowed to take
his seat or to hold 1t where II was proven
he was the beneficiary Of any corrupt
practice. The Senate Is honor bound to
set high example in this matter. and
I refuse emphatically to acquiesce In any
lower standard than this. The country
is in serious need of q good example.
Look at Adams county. Ohio: over .
votes. Adopting the doctrine ! suGtest
will put an end to corrupt practices. The
need is obvious.
Rule in England.
Mr.. President, In Great Britain If q
single vote 10 bribed or any money I'M
lawfully spent in eleeting a member of
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The STANDARD Railroad Of the South,
Atlantic Coast Line Superior service.
Three limited trains daily-l# :06. $40 pm,
400 am. 1iI9 New York axe. h.w.-Adyt
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NEWS Of ROCKVILLE
AND THE COUNTY
Merchant at Etchison Beaten
and His Store Robbed
by Six Negroes.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


ROCKVILLE. Nd. January .. 1911.
Just as Louis Pachino. a merchant at
Etchison, this county, was closing his
store, shortly before IL o'clock Saturday
night. he was asked by a young negro tc
keep open few minutes longer so that
he might make some purchases Pachino
unlocked the door and went back into the
store, followed by the negro. AS he
closed the door behind them five other
negroes rushed in and bounced on the
merchant.
Pachino was beaten, and while two OF
the men held him the others ransacked
the store and helped themselves to what
articles they wanted. It is said they Sc
cured a sum Of money from Pachino but
the amount could not be learned. Pachino
was not seriously injured.
Pachino reported the occurrence yester-
day morning to Justice of the Peace
Brown at Laytonsville. Satisfying him
self that Pachino knew the men who as
saulted and robbed him, Justice Brown
issued warrants for the arrest OF six
negroes, all well known in the Etchison
neighborhood, and Sheriff Welt started
out In his automobile today 10 round
them up.
Funeral Of Frank A. Spencer.
The funeral Of Frank A. Spencer, who
died at his home here Saturday morning,
took place at IL o'clock this morning
from the family residence. The services
were conducted by Rev. Thomas Young
Of Richmond Theological Seminary, and
the burial was in Rock Creek cemetery
Washington. The pallbearers were Jo-
aeph Reading, John L. Burnett and Will
liam C. Beck of Rockville and Messrs.
Dubois, Peck and Sturtevant Of Wash
ingt0n.
Gaithersburg Lodge, knights Of
Pythias has awarded the contract for
the erection OF q temple on the lot re-
Gently purchased near the Baltimore and
Ohio depot. Gaithersburg. The cost is
to be $4.402. Work on the structure
will begin at once. The building will
BE- of brick. two stories high, with store
and office rooms on the lower floor
Miss Emma g. Gooch died yesterday
morning At Washington Grove Of bron-
chial pneumonia. Miss Gooch, who was
seventy-five years Of age. had been Ill
only three or four days. The funeral
took place at 1870 o'clock this after
being in Rock Creek cemetery. Rev.
DR.. Osborn Of Washington Grove con-
Quoted the services. Miss GOoch former
~ lived In Washington. but had made
this county her home for twenty years.
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BILL FOR 100000
MEMORIAL TO LINCOLN
Measure Providing for Monu-
ment in This City Passed
in the Senate.

The Senate this afternoon passed bill
directing commission to erect two
million-dollar memorial to Abraham Lin
coin in this city.
The commission is to be composed Of
President Taft, Senator Wetmore, now
chairman of the Senate committee on
libraries; Representative Mccall. now
chairman OF the House committee on
Libraries: Senator Money, minority leader
Of the Senate, and Representative Champ
Clark, minority leader of the House.
The commission is to procure q location
and q design for a monument in Wash
ington, and is directed to proceed with
construction as speedily as practicable.
In determining upon the site and de-
sign the commission Is authorised to con-
suit artists. sculptors and architects, as
we'll as to avail itself Of the services
Of the commission Of fine arts.
Given 100000 at Start.
The sum Of 100000 is given the COM
mission to enable it to begin its work.
In the future the commission is 10 SUBJ
NIT annually to Congress an estimate Of
the amount OF money needed to carry
along the work during the following year.
Senator Cullom, who comes from the same
was elected as chief executive Of the ma
Senate committee on libraries, within a
few days after It's Introduction, passed
upon the legislation favorably. When
Senator Cullom called up the bill today
there was no dissenting vote to interfere
with it's prompt passage.
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STRIKES At L0R|MER

CONTINUED from First Page,
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Rule in England.

Mr. President, In Great Britain If
single vote 10 bribed or any money un-
lawfully spent In electing member of
parliament. his election is absolutely an
nulied. why should the United States
Senate. which plumes itself as being the
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Another Controversy Arises.

Immediately after the announcement of
the vote sustaining the Speakers decis-
ion Representative DalzelI Of Pennsyl-
vania. from the committee on rules,
called up . resolution. agreed upon by
the committee this morning, setting
aside January 10 and February as ad-
ditional suspension days.
AS he explained that the. committee
considered this action necessary owing
not only to the failure of the committees
discharge amendment to work OF itself.
but also because it has operated to pre-
vent absolutely the consideration of bust
ness under suspension Of the rules.
Representative James A. Tawney Of
Minnesota, chairJnan of the House appro-
priations committee, and other prominent
men Of the body Immediately announced
their opposition to the proposal of the
rules committee, and the members set
tied down TO fight the proposition out.
The controversy was in progress when
The Stars report closed.
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mfttee on rules and did not want to be
put In the position Of inviting possible
criticism by appearing to protect myself
on the rules committee
Then Representative Thetus W. Sims
Of Tennessee. displeasure written all over
his face as a result Of MIR. Fitzgerald's
announcement. was somewhat sarcastic.
IF that reform was dishonesty ac-
complished," he suggested, why should
not its creature. the new rules commit
tee, be abolished?"
II thank God" rcjoined Mr.. Fitzgerald,
that 1 am not SO constituted that in an
effort to be logical become merely fool
ish."