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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
HOKE SMITH INAUGURATED.
Becomes Governor of Georgia for a
Second Time.

ATLANTA. Ga. July 1.-Hoke Smith
today was inaugurated Governor Of
Georgia for the second time. He was
the immediate predecessor of John NJ
Brown. who in turn was relieved by
Smith today Smith was defeated by
Brown when he stood for reelection and
Brown had the tables turned on him in
a similar manner by Smith when he re-
Gently ran for the Office.
Smith was Secretary of the Interior
during the second Cleveland administra-
ton. He is mentioned probable
candidate for the United States Senate
when the Georgia legislature elects
successor to Senator Terrell within the
next several weeks, In his inaugural
address Gov. Smith recommended the
creation of a highway commission. a
bureau of labor and the furnishing to
farmers of information necessary to
enable them to develop the agricultural
interests of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Fatally Hurt When Car skidded.
SAY C0R0NER'S JURY ERRED.
Friends Exhume Body of Man Term.
ed Suicide.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, July 1.-The body
of Frank B. Ffndley. a conductor on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, whose run
was between Connellsville and Cumber-
land. was exhumed today because his
friends were not satisfied with the ver-
dict Of the coroner's jury that he COM
mitted suicide at lockwood June 49, An
autopsy was held and at the conclusion
of the examination the coroner stated he
did not believe Findley had shot himself
Action will be taken looking to definite
solution of the mystery.
The authorities state an arrest will be
made within q short time, charging mur-
der. Findley had been paying attention
to Mrs. Mildred Whipkey. daughter of
Milton Burg. who lived apart from her
husband. Burg objected and Mrs. Whip
key. 1t Is stated, prevented clash. Ac-
cording to the story given out at the
time, Findley left the house and while
crossing cornfield, drew his revolver
and shot himself after throwing a kiss
at the Burg home. The post-mortem
showed the man would have had to make
an extra effort TO commit suicide firing
bullet that took the course in this case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
THERE WAS NO SOUP"
Mr.. Taft Says So and willie" Gould
Not Put Foot in What Didn't Exist.

NEW YORK. July 1.-The report that
three-year-old William Herbert Bern OF
Brooklyn stepped In President Taft
soup at the Union League Club anniver-
sary dinner in Brooklyn June has been
denied from the White House. Young
Berri's grandfather. William Berri. re-
ceived today a letter from the President
containing the denial, and at the same
time explained how he believes the re-
port gained credence.
When the President lifted my grand
son to his lap at the table," said Mr..
Berri, "a lady sitting nearby whispered:
Look out Willie or you'll put your foot
in his soup When word OF the incident
reached the reporters they heard that
Willie had put his foot In the Presidents
soup. l didn't think it quite fair to the
boy that this should be said about him,
so 1 wrote to Secretary Hilles, asking
him to deny or to have the President
deny that Willie was in the soup.
The Presidents letter 10 Mr.. Berri reads
as follows:
My Dear Mr.. Berri: / am very glad
indeed to certify that your grandson did
not step into a plate of soup at the an
niyersary day luncheon at the Union
League Club on June 3. The truth is,
there was no soup. .Sincerely yours,
'.WILIIAM H. TAFT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
DOG BITES TWO BOYS.
Animal Makes Escape After At.
tacking Youngsters.

Joseph Brodsky, ten years of age, of
631 Il street northwest. and Leo Jaffee,
eight years of age, of 512 q street north
west. were bitten by a dog last night
while on T. street between 9th and 10th
streets northwest.
The dog appeared suddenly on the
street. and before the boys could reach a
place of safety they were bitten. Whether
or not the animal had rabies is not
known. 1t made it's escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
WISH WITNESS PROSECUTED.
Camorrists' Council Make Plea in
Vain.

VITERBO, July 1.-The president OF the
court. before which the Camorrists are
being tried for the murder of Gennaro
Cuoccolo and his wife. today ruled that
counsel for de Angels and Amedo. both
ex-members Of the Camorra, but now
witnesses for the crown, need not confine
their effort to proving their clients in
nocent, but might participate In proving
who the assassins Were
At the afternoon session several OF the
counsel for the defense asked that the
Carbineer Giulani be prosecuted as false
witness. Lawyer Loiy opposed this, as
he considered the prosecution of wit
ness was uncivilized. The president re-
fused to authorize action against Giulani
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
PROMINENT MASON DEAD.
Charles Fisher, Brother-in-Law Of
Senator Cullom, Was SO Years Old.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July 1.-Charles
Fisher. one of the most prominent Ma
sons of Illinois. died at his home in this
city today, aged eighty-eight years. Mr..
Fisher was a native of Quincy, Franklin
county, Pa. and had lived in Springfield
since 1910 He was building contractor.
Senator CuIlom married two of his sis
ters, Miss Hannah Fisher. and later,
after her death, Miss Julia Fisher who
also died. Another sister Miss Victoria
Fisher. resides with Senator Cullom in
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
MONEY FOR SANITARIUM.
National Potters' Association Pro-
vides for tuberculosis Patients.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., July Mem
bers Of the National Pottsrs' Association
In convention here today voted an appro-
priation Of 5000 toward providing a
sanitarium for members of their trade
who are suffering from tuberculosis. The
manufacturers are expected to appropri-
ate an equal sum for the same object.
A resolution transferring the presiden-
cy OF the association from the west to the
east was drafted after considerable dis
cuSsion. me question of a wage sched-
ule to be submitted to the manufacturers
association in September will be con-
sidered at next weeks session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
SMALL BOAT ON LONG CRUISE
The Sea Bird Reaches Azores in
Safety.

HORTA Azores, July 1.-The Sea Bird,
a twenty-five-foot auxiliary yawl. which
sailed from Providence, r. l.. June 10, on
a 4,0O0-mie voyage. arrived here today.
On board are Capt Thomas Fleming Day
of New York and T. H Goodwin and F.
3. Thurber of Rhode Island. The navi-
gators reported all well.
During the voyage they experienced
four days calm, some head winds and
two heavy squalls. The latter part of the
voyage was favored with good weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
MAD DOG BITES TWO.
Victims of Rabid Animal VIII BE
Brought Here for Treatment.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Nd, July LA MAD
dog. belonging to Ell Twigg, suddenly
appeared at the home Of Patrick Ryan, a
farmer on Town creek, near Oldtown, this
morning, and bit Mrs. Ryan and Ed
ward Ryan, her son. aged ten years. The
dog attacked the boy twice. biting him
on the leg seven or eight times. broth
er, aged twelve. struck at the dog with
a club, while the animal had seized
little sister, tearing of her clothes.
The dog also grabbed the older brother
by the clothing, but the boy was not IN
jured.
The dog escaped with band or men In
n,lrsuit Mr. Ryan brought his wife and
son here tonight and they will be taken
10 Washington for Pasteur treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
EDDY WILL DEFENDED.
Answers Filed to Bills Of Sons Of
Christian Scientist.

CONCORD. n. H., July 1.-The plead
ings in the contest over the will of Mrs
Mary Baker Eddy were closed this after
noon by the fling in both the United
States and state courts by the defense Of
demurrers to the bills Of DR.. Ebenezer J.
Foster Eddy and Gearge w. Glover.
The dismissal Of the bill Of the former
Is asked with reasonable costs, and the
court is asked to order Glover to assign
all of his interest In his mothers estate.
This request Is based on the agreement
of November 10. 1909, in which Glover
and Eddy declared they would not con-
test Mrs Eddy's will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
COMING CAMP MEETING.
Number Of Cottages at Allegany
Grove Already Occupied.

Special Dispatch to The Star
CUMBERLAND, Nd, July IA num-
Der of cottages at Allegany Grove on the
National pike, four miles west of Cum
berland, are occupied and preparations
for the coming camp meeting are be-
ing made. Rev. DR.. G. c. Bacon, district
superintendent. and family moved into
their cottage today.
Rev DR.. Edward Hayes and others are
expected to be on the grounds in few
days. --.-.+--.--41uA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Ex-Mayor Smith Ely Dead.

NEW YORK, July l-Snith Ely. mayor
OF New York In 1sT7S. died today at
the Ely farm, in Livingston, N j. Gen.
eraI decline incident to old age was the
cause Of death. He had lived in retire.
lncnt for several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Nominated for Collector.

The President yesterday nominated
Frank L. Gilbert to be collector Of internal
revenue for the second district Of Wis
conSin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Floods Destroy Bulgarian Towns.

PHILIPPOPOLIS, Bulgaria, July L.
Heavy rains during the past fifty-six
hours have caused great floods. Several
villages have been swept away. and
Philippopolis is isolated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
MANY DECLINE TO TALK.
OTHERS ARE OUTSPOKEN
Sisson Resolution Calling for In
vestigation to Be Adopted.
MEANS OF GETTING THE FACTS
Closing Deals for Lots by the Com
mission Likely to Await Result
of the Inquiry.

Great interest was created at the Capt.
Washington by Representative Sisson's
resolution strongly intimating that men,
bers of Congress are either directly or in
directly interested in a financial way in
the valuable tract of land lying between
the Senate Office building and the Union
station, which Congress has announced
its intention of acquiring an addition
to the Capitol grounds. The few mem
bers of the House in the city were not
inclined to talk about the resolution, al
though there seemed to be a general be-
lief that it would be adopted. 1t proposes
the creation of a special committee of
five members of the House, three demo-
Gratis and two republicans, to make an
investigation to determine whether there
is any improperly in connection with the
ownership Of the land in question.
But some members, including several
prominent democrats. expressed the Off
hand opinion that Mr.. Sisson had STUN
bled upon mares nest, and that even
the most rigid inquiry would develop
nothing wrong. They admitted having
heard street rumors and vague charges In
connection with the ownership Of the
property in question. but they seemed in
clined to believe, while frankly admitting
they had no more knowledge on the sub
ject, that these rumors and charges were
without foundation in fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
AUTO|STS RUN down
Man, Wife and Son Killed at
Railway Crossing.
STRUCK BY A LOCOMOTIVE
Trenton Family on Their Way to
Syracuse.
DAUGHTER ESCAPES DEATH
I>A>
STRUCK BY A LOCOMOTIVE
DAUGHTER ESCAPES DEATH
Charles Robinson Fatally Injured on
Brighton Beach Race Track
When His Car Skids.

ALBANY, n. T., July Henry G.
Newell of Trenton. IN. j.. his wife and
a son were instantly killed tonight
when the automobile in which they
were riding from Trenton to Syracuse
was struck by a Boston and Albany
passenger train at Post roads crossing.
about twenty miles east Of this city.
A daughter. Marion. is in a critical
condition from injuries received. The
three bodies and the injured girl were
brought to this city
Mr.. Newell was driving the car. Mrs.
Newell was caught by the cowcatcher
of the locomotive and dragged for a
distance Of about 200 feet before the
train could be brought to a stop. Her
body was reduced to pulp. Mr..
Newell was caught under the over
turned machine and crushed to death.
His son Clifford was projected in front
Of the locomotive. the wheels of
which cut off his right leg. He died
soon afterward.
The impetus Of the car at the moment
OF the collision projected the 14-year-
old daughter beyond the railroad track
She was badly bruised about the face
and body, and suffered q deep cash
over the spine. She Is expected to re-
cover.
The Newells were to be the Fourth
of July guests Of A. A. Barber of Syra-
cuse. a brother-in-law OF Mr.. Newell
Left Trenton Yesterday Morning.
TRENTON. N j.. July Henry G.
Newell. who with his wife and son were
killed near Albany, N. Y, tonight when
their automobile was struck by q train,
was a part owner and superintendent of
the Princeton worsted mills Of Trenton.
He was quite prominent.
Newell, his wife, son and daughter,
left here at am, in the automobile
which he had owned but three weeks.
They intended spending some time with
Mrs. Newell's sister In Syracuse. which
city they had expected to reach tonight,
and later to visit Mr.. Newelrs father at
Fulton, N. Y.
Mr. Neweil's mother. who lived here.
went 10 Syracuse by train instead OF ac-
complaining the family in the automo-
bile. There is no one here to speak for
the family and why the mother took a
train is not known. Mr.. Newell was
thirty-seven years old. The boy was
twelve and the daughter is fourteen.
Fatally Hurt When Car skidded.
NEW YORK, July LIN a collision
between an automobile and an oil
sprinkler on the freshly oiled Brighton
Beach race track today Charles Robin
son. an automobile driver Of this city,
sustained injuries from which he died
half an hour later Robinson had en-
tered in races to be held on the track
next Tuesday and was familiarizing him
self with the course at the time of the
accident. He attempted to stop his car
upon seeing that collision was immi-
nent. but the machine skidded and struck
the sprinkler with great force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Hopeful for Reciprocity.

There was note of hopefulness in the
Presidents voice today when he talked
about the reports from Washington that
the chances for reciprocity are growing
brighter. He told some of his visitors
that he would not be greatly surprise II
Congress were TO adjourn by August. and
that he would like to be back in Beverly
by that time with the prospect of staying
here several weeks.
The President has about decided to de-
vote his attention to reciprocity alone in
his speech to the Marion Club at Indian
apolis on the night of the Fourth. He
had thought of saying something about
tariff revision, but probably will wait un-
til later to outline his position on such
legislation.
Plans for another short presidential trip
July are now about completed. Re-
turning to Washington July >. the
President probably will board the May
flower, steam down the Potomac and up
the coast to Atlantic City. where he is
scheduled to address the Christian En-
deavor convention on the night of the
7th. The return trip will be made on the
Mayf1ower.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Makes Poor Golf Score.

Although he has been playing golf al
most daily on the Chevy Chase links at
Washington. the course at Myopia both
cred the President bit today and the
best he could do was 1O1 for the Is holes.
a score which he considered rather poor.
Mrs. Taft will not go west with the
President tomorrow. but will remain in
Beverly. Aunt Della Torrey viii accom-
pany him as far as Worcester. Mass.
which is only q few miles from Mill
bury, her home. Secretary Hilles. who
left the presidential party last night at
Wilmington. Del, will rejoin 1t tomorrow
night at Albany.
The Presidents new summer home is
about a mile and a half from Beverly.
1t sits high up on an eminence and Salem
bay is visible over the tree tops. There
are sixty acres around the cottage be-
longing to the Peabody estate.
House Made Attractive.
The house itself has been redecorated
and refurnished for the President and
Mrs. Taft, and many bits of furniture
especially prixed have been brought from
Washington. Two rooms on the lower
floor have been turned into an Office for
the President. one to be used as his sane
tum and the other as reception room.
Later the White House Office force viii
be quartered downtown In Beverly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Hopes Not Realized.

But the plan has not worked out at ALL
Early last summer, Immediately after the
provision in the sundry civil bill referred
to became a law, proposals were adver-
tsed for, and most of the owners re-
sponded. But in the opinion of the COM
mission practically all of the bids were
not within reason The lowest proposal
was for the sale of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad company's holdings, which
comprise quite a large percentage of the
unoccupied property in the twelve blocks
Even this bid was not considered overly
low.
Then the commission had to face
another problem. Suppose they pur-
chased half million dollars worth of
land last summer, the same amount this
summer, and perhaps next year. This
In their judgment, would result in en-
hancing the value of the property not
taken, particularly if an owner who re-
fused to sell had his property located in
the middle OF that already purchased by
the government. Having his holding sur
rounded by what eventually would be a
beautiful park, the commission cannot
conceive of any condemnation jury which
would not fix a price on that stubborn
owners holding vastly in excess of the
relative figure at which the rest had been
secured. So, up to date, it appears Is
IL Judge Smiths plan. instead of being a
CONTINUED on Third Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
WEATHER

Fair Sunday and prob
ably Monday; moderately
warm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
President Oyster Reelected.

Continued on Eleventh Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Democrat Has Doubts.

1T would be crude work." said q
prominent democrat. for any member
of Congress to interest himself i'm
properly in this Union station plaza tract
and expect Aos get away with IT = The
commission which is charged with the
purchase OF this property Is composed Of
Vice President Sherman, former Speaker
Cannon and Elliot Woods, the superin-
tendent of the Capitol building and
grounds.
II personally would hesitate long
time before would suggest that these
men would lend themselves in ever so
slight a manner to any scheme to benefit
either themselves or their friends in con-
nection with the purchase Of this prop
erty. And / hardly believe ii possible
that members of Congress have inter-
ested themselves in this land in any way
with the idea of charging the govern
ment a good round price for it. and there
by making large profit for themselves
LAS long as this resolution has been
introduced / presume we should have an
inquiry. for X We do not 1t is as certain
as death and taxes that these allegations
Will keep cropping up from time to time
and causing general dissatisfaction and
annoyance.
There are always a good many people
willing to believe rumors of this sort,
however vague they may be- and as long
as the matter has been brought to public
notice through the Sisson resolution the
only way to ascertain the truth, fasten
the guilt where il belongs or completely
exonerate those against whom the inti-
nations OF wrongdoing have been direct
ed. is to have an investigation at once"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02
Object to Price Demanded.

Right along this line. it is Of interest
that the commission. although it has had
half million dollars at its disposal
for the past year with which to begin
the purchase of portion of the tract.
has not spent dollar Of the money. for
the reason that. in its opinion, no fair
offer has been received The act declar-
ing 1t to be the intent of Congress to
acquire twelve blocks of the tract does
not fix limit on the cost of the property.
It merely specifies that not more than
$5O0,OOO year shall be appropriated by
Congress and expended by the commits
sion for the purpose.
During the debate in the House that
preceded the adoption of this provision
Representative Walter J. Smith of Iowa
made the prediction that all of this land
could be acquired for $3,JOO,OOO 1t was
Judge Smith who suggested that, instead
OF the entire sum being appropriated at
once and the whole tract condemned and
purchased in lump, this plan of buying
each year only such property as was
offered at reasonable figure be tried
the real estate spectators. who, in the
opinion of many members of both Houses,
are always too willing TO gouge the govern
ment whenever an opportunity occurs. 1t
seemed to be his belief that when 1t be-
came known that the lowest proposals
received for blocks of the land would re-
ceive attention without the necessity for
long and expensive condemnation pro-
ceedings many of the owners of the
property would step to the front and
offer their holdings at a sacrifice.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26
in CONGRESSIONAL WHlRL
Hon. W, R. Smith in Race For
Observation-Disclosures Will
Not Run
KEEP HIM WHERE HE Is

The people Of the northern and
eastern states, where manutac-
turing is the dominant industry
show more business judgment
in their political preference than
the people of agricultural sec
tions. When they get a good
man in congress one who looks
after the interests Of the section
he represents in federal legis-
lation they keep him there.
Many Of the eastern congress
men have served terms OF a
quarter Of a century, and were
better able during their last
term TO appreciate the interests
of their people than the first
term of service. They learned
what he all along knew; that a
congressman is useful and lniiu-
encial in proportion to the
length Of his service. The longer
. he serves the better he under
stands the questions that effect
his constituents and the more
influence he has among his
brother congressman. Legisla-
ton is not unlike any other pro-
/ fession: il must be studied IN all
/ its many phases, and the most
/ brilliant man in the state cannot
do for the people he represents,
or have the influence among the
other members of the house, or
even become as cOnversant with
the rules and traditions OF leg
lslation as the man OF only ordl-
nary ability becomes after ten
or more years of conscientious
/ service. The safest course Is,
after we have proven a congress
man 10 be able 20 hold his own
on the floor Of the house, after
/ he has time and again demon
strated his personal integrity
and the courage Of his conWc-
tions. 10 keep him a-golng back
as long as he will.
No district Of the state OF
. Texas has been served more con-
scientlously, more ably, than the
sixteenth. Judge Smith has
proven himself a competent man
in the right place, and while u
is a matter of human lmpOssl-
bility for any man in any reia-
ton of life. TO please every tenn
permanent. variety OF view.
Judge Smith has come as nearly
meeting the views of a great
majority of his constituents, as
possible. for a man of c0nvlc-
tons and the courage 20 con-
tend for them. He deserves re-
election as long as be makes
good.
One reason for much of the
abOrtlye and freak Legislation
that has set one part Of The
country by the ears against the
other. is the failure % apply TO
our law making the same prn-
ciu'os. method and merit system
tia. we apply in our business
affairs and the making Of laws
that effect the material condition
of every person 10 the nation,
is about the most important bus
mess that can engage the mind
of a man. and a business, too, M
which the element Of personal
integrity. and clean hands and
reliability. count formore than
mere mentality Colorado Rec