davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
CHILD WIDOW A WITNESS.
Mrs. Dorothy Beck Taken to Station
by Police.

Mrs. Dorothy Beck, the child widow OF
I. W. Beck, who was shot and killed by
A. II. Willard. the girls father. about
year ago. was taken to the first
precinct station last night as witness
against Oliver Tyler, who was arrested
while in her company in a saloon.
Tyler is charged with furnishing liquor
TO a minor. He is said to be twenty-four
years old, and Mrs. Beck, according TO
the police, is fifteen years Old
The arrest was made by Sergt. Lehman
and Detectives HoWeS and Messer.
The girl was held at the station house
until after ! o'clock this morning. when
her mother came after her and took her
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
IN PECK OF TROUBLE.
Advertising Agents Third Suit Be-
cause of Matrimonial Infelicity.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK. May 2o.-Charles NJ Peck,
an advertising agent, has had experience
in each department OF matrimonial ltiga-
ton. His first wife divorced him, the
second had her marriage annulled. the
third one began action today for a sepa-
ration.
The third Mrs. Peck is only twenty-one
years Of age. She says that he took her
TO live in Chicago and Boston and finally
abandoned her. She submitted this letter
from Peck as evidence OF her husbands
intention:
Florence: What I told you over the
phone today goes. Don't Imagine that
because | made a mistake In marrying
YOU that I am going to support you for
the rest Of your life. / shall not pay the
heavy penalty OF having you on my hands
forever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
DIRECTOR SOON TO LEAVE.
Members of Franciscan Order Will
Testify to Their Affection.

A testimonial Of their affection Is to be
given by members OF the third order OF
ST. Francis at the Franciscan monastery
at Brookland today 10 Rev. Bede Olde-
geering, who has retired as director of
the institution and Is shortly to take up
missionary work in the west. Father
Oldegeering. who is succeeded by Father
Schilling, will go at once to Cincinnati.
where is located the headquarters of the
Franciscan province Of ST. John the Bap-
fist From there, 1t is said. he will be as
signed to some mission in one Of the
western states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
HEAT FATAL TO THE BABIES.
Fifty-three Die in Four DAYS in
Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 20.-Fifty-three babies.
under one year old, and most OF them
only few weeks old died during the
four days OF extreme heat from MAY 10
to May 10, inclusive. The city's NOR
tuary records showed that the babies
died almost as rapidly as they came.
Unreasonable heat. spoiled mix, bad ven
tilation and improper care were given 5y
physicians as causes of death. The police
also announced that nearly a score -
children, boys and girls from 10 to -
years old. had been reported missing dur
ing the hot days. The police believe
many of them wandered from the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
100000 FOR MISSIONS.
Reformed Church Decides to Raise
That Amount This Year.

CANTON. Ohio, May 20.-The General
Synod of the Reformed Church in the
United States this afternoon decided to
raise $4,000 during the year for mis-
sion work. The Synod also set as its ul-
innate goal 81 100000 a year for missions
the plan being to increase the amount
yearly as rapidly as possible, until 81 1000. :
600 q year is reached.
Arabia has been selected as a new field
of mission work. An effort will be made
to convert Mohammedans to the Christian
faith
In connection with the proposed merger
of the Reformed and Presbyterian
churches a telegram received from the
General Assembly OF the Presbyterian
Church, being held in Atlantic City. was
read to the synod by President Good Sat
urday. as follows:
I'VE rejoice in your fraternal saluta-
lions. We are one in faith, in hope, in
love and in work. God bless you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
Opinion Of Physician.
INSTITUTIONS GET REQUESTS,
Will Of Prof. Scudder, Entomologist,
Filed for Probate.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. May 2O-The will
of the late Prof. Samuel Hubbard Scud-
der. the noted entomologist of Harvard
University. which was filed for probate
today. contains several public requests.
1t is provided that on the death of the
testator's sster-in-law, Mrs. Mary Edge
comb Blatchford. $4,000 shall be paid
to the Harvard Medical School The nat
ural history specimens of the testator
are to be given to the Harvard Museum
OF Comparative Zoology. the Boston So
ciety of Natural History and the United
States National Museum at Washington
The American board OF commiss toner's
for foreign missions is given $1,000, and
like sum is left to the Boston Society
Of Natural History, to ,;e added to its
publishing fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
STEVENS IN NEW FIELD.
Former President Of Hills Oregon
Lines Goes to New York.

special dispatch TO Inc STAR.
PORTLAND. Ore. May 2o.-Portland
friends of John F. Stevens, former presi-
dent OF the Hill lines in Oregon, have
been advised from the east that he is
considering and probably win accept
position in New York which will make
him the dominant figure in the railroads
of America
This position Is that OF fiscal repre-
sentative OF the great financial house OF
Kuhn. Loeb & Co. ]. p. Morgan & Co,
and other heavy investors. His field will
be devoted exclusively to passing upon
railroad securities upon which prospec-
tive loans will be predicated. His word
is to be final in the matter and his
recommendation to the Wall street inter-
ests will determine what railroad pro-
1ects. whether new work, renewals. ex
tensions, feeders OF branches. shall be
financed by his money powers.
His capacity will be of an advisory ma
ture and will not mean that he will be
identified with any Of the great financial
interests in an official sense. but he will
furnish them with expert advice by which
they shall be guided in their future rail-
road operations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
REBELS USED DYNAMITE.
Blew Up Buildings in Capture of
Cuautla.

CUERNAVACA. Mexico, May 20. -
Further details of the battle of Cuautla
say the rebels repeatedly attacked the
federal defenses. and eventually the gov
eminent troops. unable from WEAKNESS
and loss OF sleep to withstand the as
saults any longer. retired from Cuautla,
making their escape through an aqueduct.
The federal loss was eighteen men kill
ed. The rebels used dynamite bombs,
with which they blew up many of the
principal buildings. The insurrectos are
under the command of Col Zatata and
II Is feared he will follow up his ad-
vantage and march on Cuernavaca
Orders have been issued to strengthen
the Notifications in the streets here.
Cuautla was surrounded last Satur-
day. The rebel demand that the garrf-
son surrender being refused, the at
tack began Sunday. The federals were
in strong positions, commanding the
street approaches. and in the repeated
furious assaults the rebels lost heavily
before they were finally successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
CARNEGIE SUMMONED.
Cited to Appear by Stanley Steel
Trust Investigating Committee.

Andrew Carnegie has been subpoenaed
by the Stanley steel trust investigating
committee of the House.
At a brief meeting of the committee
yesterday IL was stated that Mr.. Carnegie
was about to sail for Scotland for his
summer vacation. 1t was suggested that
a deputy sergeant-at-arms of the House
be sent to New York to serve the sub
poena on the Laird of Skibo." This plan
was agreed upon. and the committee, act
ing under authority Of the House, issued
the summons
]. Pierpont Morgan, Gustave schwab
and Henry c. Frick will also be SUBJ
poenaed.
The committee will meet tomorrow
morning to examine all the data COL
lected by the bureau Of corporations of
the Department of Commerce and Labor
and by the Department OF Justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
MUST BE GOOD THREE YEARS.
Robert M. Marker, Guilty Of Embez'
element, Placed on Probation.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, May 90.-Robert
NJ. Marker, former collector in connection
with the Hagerstown Office of the Ma
tional Biscuit Company, who was In
dicted for embezzlng nearly $500 of the
companys funds. entered plea OF guilty
in court here today. Judge Keedy parol-
ed the accused for period OF three
years. during which time he will have to
live a model life or make himself liable
to be hauled up before the court for
sentence.
Young Marker is a member of promi-
nent family Of Sharpsburg, this county,
and his relatives are said to have made
good the shortage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
LAYTON CAMP ORDERS
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Members to Report for Cere-
monies at Congressional
and Arlington Cemeteries.

Orders were issued yesterday by the
Henry w. Lawton Camp, No. 4, L. s. w.
", Department of the District of Column
bia. for the members of the camp to take
part in the celebration and ceremonies at
Congressional cemetery and Arlington
Decoration day. May 80 The orders are
signed by Ernest F. Jorgenson. COM
mander Of the camp.
The Henry W. Lawton Camp Will CO.
operate with the Grand Army OF the Re
public in these observances. Cnder Ihe
auspices of the Department OF the DIS
trict OF Columbia military field mass
will he held next Sunday at 1890 o'clock
on the Washington Monument grounos.
A parade will form on I'd and Sd streets
northwest, heading toward pennsylvania
avenue.
The memorial executive committee of
the G. A. r. has assigned Lawton camp
to participate in and assist Farragut
Post. No. 10, in the service at Congress
sional cemetery at 10 O'CLOCK May ~.
After the conclusion OF the services
the members OF the camp and post Will
go to Arlington to take part In the
services there at / o'clock. The ladies'
auxiliaries have arranged for luncheon.
Orders for the Day.
The following appointments for Me-
mortal day have been made:
Reception committee-Maj. Frederick c.
Bryan. chairman; DR.. c. l. g. Anderson
Judge II. ]. Blount. DR.. s. Clifford Cox,
Capt. r. j. DonneIly. Capt Sheridan Fer
rec. DIR. ]. NJ. Heller. Capt. w. s. Hodges.
Gen. c. F. Humphrey, L. S. A: Capt. j.
Lyon King, Capt. J. J. Knapp, T. 3 \.
James b. Peat, DR.. r. A. Pyles. DR.. A. A
Snyder and Capt. Francis b. Wheaton
Staff of camp commander-Senior Vice
Commander Thomas A. Green. Junior
Vice Commander DIR. Fred III. Morhart,
Adjutant Emil Walter. QuartermasteI
Edwin NJ. Lawton and Chaplain Richard
l.. Lamb.
Decorating committee-James Corrigan.
chairman: James Whitehill, J. II. Layne,
John s. May, E. f. Basin and John w.
Bond.
The officer Of the day. Capt. j. Iigon
King, will take charge of the formation
of the camp. Ceremonies will be held at
Gen. Lawtons grave. The officer of the
guard. James Corrigan, will be in charge
of the colors. under the command OF
Capt. King.
The decorating committee will report to
P. c. George of Farragut Post Monday,
May %, at pm, at the Congressional
cemetery for instruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
RUMOR. OF DEPORTATION
ST|RS THE BRAz|L|ANS.
Rio Janeiro Newspapers Say
700 Men Driven From
the Country.

RIO JANEIRO. May 2o-The Rio ia
nero newspapers publish story alleging
tne deportation from Brazil by order of
the government OF 700 men, including
hutineers and criminals, on board the
Lloyd Brazilerio steamer Satellite AS a
result of the disclosures, Barbosa Lima,
a member OF the opposition. today asked
LOT an explanation in the chamber Of
oeputles, and the brother OF President
Fonseca, leader Of the government,
promised that the president would make
1ull explanation later
Details as Printed.
according to the published story, the
satellite left Rio Janeiro December 26
last with the men condemned to depor-
tation. A mutiny occurred January !.
Ihis was quelled and twelve men wero
sentenced to be shot Nine were shot
and three jumped overheard. Several of
the men escaped and the others were
landed at Porto Antonio. the terminal of
the Madeira Mamore railroad, on the
Madeira river. tributary Of the ANA
zOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21

Minister de Ia Barra was not inclined
today TO place much credence in the
cabinet slate as announced last night at
FL Paso. One man. Salado Alvarez
named for the department of foreign rela-
tons, will not occupy the position, II an
appointment made by Minister de la
Barra is approved. Mr. Alvarez is now
the subsecretary of the department
Minister de la Barra has named him as
minister to Guatemala.
In the proposal made by the govern
ment to Madero the naming of the for
eign office incumbent is to be left to
Minister de la Barra. To succeed Mr..
Alvarez. Minister de la Barra has named
Rartoleme Carbaj jail Rosas.
When the man who succeeds Minister
Iimantour assumes his duties he will
not have the expert advice and assist
ance of the present subtreasury OF his
department. Roberto Nunez. Mr.. Nunez
today resigned and il is understood will
leave in a few days for Europe.
President DiaZ did not see until today
the story published in New York news
parer that he sent to the United States
SlO,eO0.GD in gold coins which were sub
sequentIy melted into ingots. Indignant
n the aspersion he sent message TINS
afternoon to New York in which he asks
he editor to prove the story If he wishes
10 act as a gentleman. He adds in his
message that he will send to the paper a
check for any amount of money II 1t Is
able to prove that he sent money to the
| nited States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
FIGHT FIRE AND WAVES.
Three Men and Boy Saved From
Death in the Bay.

BALTIMORE, Md, May 20-After
jumping into the Chesapeake bay to es-
cape the flames that were consuming the
gasoline packet Nettie A Ruark. and
fighting for nearly two hours against
death by drowning. three men and one
boy We're rescued by the crew OF the
steamer Florida OF the Old Bay line of
Poplar Island today. Exhausted from
battling against the waves. the rescued
men were too feeble to aid their rescuers
and had to be dragged into the lifeboat
Of the Florida by the life-savers.
The packet is a total loss After burn
ing to the waters edge II sank IN the
bay.
The rescued men are Capt. Ruark. &.
Hennemen and W. T. Dashield and Irwin
Hall, seventeen years old. all or CAM
bridge, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
Travelling Salesman Killed.
Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd. May 20.-G. w.
Kemp. thirty years old. q travelling rep
resentative Of the Southern Publishing
Company, Nashville. Tenn. was struck
and killed by a Baltimore and Ohio
passenger train at Clarksburg last
night. He tried to avoid a freight, when
the passenger train bore down on him.
Hts home is said to have been In Lex
inRton, KY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21

It. The condition Of the engine indicates
that he shut off the steam and set his
brakes before he jumped
Persons in the mail and baggage cars
felt the force of the collision much more
forcibly than did the occupants of the
passenger coaches, but none of them sus-
tanned injuries. so far as could be ascer-
tanned last night. the ambulances and
patrol wagons leaving the vicinity Of the
wreck without any passengers
Long in Railway Service.
It lis stated that Engineer Burch has
been connected with the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company since he was
a boy. He was well known on all
branches OF the road, particularly west
OF this city. and he bore the reputation
OF having been a safe and careful en-
gineer.
Passengers on the train were started
west some time after midnight. The
obstruction OF the three tracks by the
mail coach did not prevent the quick res
toration of traffic, as there many more
tracks in that part Of the yard. and
switches enough to accommodate all
trains.
Members of a Wrecking crew were soon
at work righting the engine and tender
and getting the mail coach back upon the
tracks. The mail was taken from one
coach and transferred to another. to be
made part of the train that carried the
belated passengers away from this city.
1t is thought all evidences OF the wreck
will be removed before noon today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
MILLIONS FOR PAVEMENTS.
New York Must Spend $4,000, 900 to
$4,000. 600 Yearly. SAY Experts.

NEW YORK. May 2o.-A report pre-
pared by committee Of experts for a
conference Of civic organizations to be
held here next Tuesday. declares that
New York must spend from S6.OOO.OO0 to
IS COO,O 900 a year for new pavements IL
the present condition Of the streets is to
be remedied.
The report recommends that sample
pieces of stone, rock asphalt and wood
block pavements be laid, and >that as
fast as the suitability of each of these
three to varying conditions is demon
strated they take the place of the pres
ent worn-out pavement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
TO BE ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN
Dynamos Will Be Installed on the
Collier Junitar

The navy Is to have an electrically
driven ship when the collier Jun,,er
building at Mare Island, Is com.
plete. The plans provide for the eouip-
ment OF the ship with turbines which
will drive dynamos. and these in turn will
run the electric motors on the propeller
shafts.
1t is estimated that great economy will
result, particularly when. the ship Is
proceeding at slow speed. while the
usual operations OF reversing and change
of speed can be effected much more
easily than with TIE direct steam drive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
REFORM IN C|T|ES FOR STRONGER T|ES'
Step Taken by Southern Bap-
lists to Promote Harmony.
UNITY OF THE BRANCHES
Cooperative Work in Mission Field
Also Favored-Plans for
Worlds Alliance.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May pa
step toward the establishment OF bet
ter relations between the northern and
southern branches of the Baptist Church
was taken at the afternoon session OF
the southern Baptist convention today,
when a committee of six, headed by
Joshua lowering Of Maryland. was
named to confer with similar COM
mittee from the northern church. The
other members OF the committee are
F.. Y. Mullins, Kentucky: Carter Helm
Jones. oklahoma: Lansing Burrows
Georgia: George b. Taylor and W. H.
Smith, Virginia
Union of Mission Bodies.
Another committee also was appoint
ed to confer with the Worlds Baptist
Alliance, to secure the cooperation OF
different Baptist mission bodies. In
combined effort for the Characterization
of the world. The members are Z. Y.
Mullins. chairman, and ]. N. Prestrfdge.
Kentucky; F. c. Mcconnell. Texas: g..
w MCDANIEL. Virginia, and e. ".
Daniel, Georgia
committee was appointed to confer
with other denominations to see II some
agreement could not be reached on doc
trinal differences. 1t Is as follows: r.. T.
Dargan. Georgia: Joshua lowering. Mary
land; George w. Truett, Texas; John X.
Gampey. kentucky: ]. p. Greene. MIS-
souri, f. +. Folk. Tennessee, and c. II.
Rurts of South Carolina.
The report of the committee on denoml-
national education was read by F. r.
Folk of Tennessee.
DR.. d. NJ. Ramsey of Greenville Fe-
male College. South Carolina, and X. L.
Vann of Merdith College. North Caro-
lima. addressed the convention on the
report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
WOULD SUCCEED SIMMONS.
Ex.Gov. Aycock Announces Candi-
dacy for the Senate.

ASHEvILLE, N. c., May 20.-Making
the fourth entry in the race for the
senior senatorship of North Carolina, ex-
Gov Charles B. Aycock. today announced
his candidacy to succeed Senator Sim
mons The ex-governor's announcement
Is made in a letter to Col. Nathan Whit
field of Kinston. this state. The other
avowed candidates for the senatorial
nomination. which will prabably be made
In statewide primaries, are Senator Sim
mons. Gov. ketchin and Chief Justice
Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
FREDERICK P. VINTON DEAD
Artist Contracted Throat Trouble
From Dust at Ball Game.

BOSTON. May 20.-Frederick Porter
Vinton, q widely known artist, died at his
home here today A week ago he at
tended ball game and the dust badly
affected his throat. bringing on bronchial
trouble, which weakened him to such an
extent that death resulted.
Mr. Vinton. who was born in Bangor.
Me, stxty-five years ago. was an asso-
ciate of the National Academy, an Acad-
emician and a member CT the Society Of
American Artists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
DISCUSS EDUCATION.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Assembly Considers Campaign.

EVANSVILLE. Ind. May 2O.-After a
day devoted to hearing reports from mis-
sionary fields, the General Assembly of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to-
night discussed the progress Of the educa-
tional campaign of the church at home.
Rev. J. II. Hudgins of Nashville, Tenn,
led the discussion 1t was announced
that probably all the business Of the as
sembly will have been cleared away by
next Tuesday.
Dedication of the Jefferson Avenue
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this
city will occupy the attention OF the as
sembly tomorrow. Rev ]. H Zwingle OF
Union City, Tenn, will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
Negro Escapes From Sheriff.

The police were asked last night to ar
rest Fenton jackson, colored, between
twenty-five and thirty years of age. who
is reported to have escaped yesterday
sheriff of Fairfax county. Va. He is
wanted In Virginia, the police were told,
to answer a charge of grand larceny.
Johnson is said to have a front gold
tooth and q bruise over his left eye. He
was bareheaded and without q coat when
he escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
WILLIE" DOWNS ACQUITTED.
Was Charged With Larceny Of
$4,000 From City of Baltimore.

BALTIMORE Md, May 2O.-William f.
Downs former stock clerk In the Office
of the city register Of Baltimore, was &C
quilted today by the fifth jury drawn to
try him on a charge of larceny of the
city's money. In the previous trials the
juries disagreed.
Thereare thirty five indictments against
Downs charging him with larceny of
s67, coo belonging to the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
Elude Parents, Wed in Hagerstowr,

SpeciaI Uspatch 70 TIE Ntar.
HAGERSTOWN. Md. May 20.-:Miss
Tessie Slonaker and Joseph D. Clark.
an clipping couple from Martinsburg,
W. Va, came to Hagerstown today.
procured a license and were married by
Rev. Dr. A. b. Station, pastor of st.
Paurs United Brethren Church. They
returned home tonight to seek parental
forgiveness