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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
PRESS GALLERY COMMITTEE.
Newspaper Men Choose Board to
Serve at Capitol.

The newspaper men of Washington who
are entitled to admission to the Senate
and House press galleries yesterday
elected five of their number to serve as
the standing committee Of correspondents
during the Sixty-second Congress The
committee chosen consists of John T.
Suter. Chicago Record-Herald John f.
Monk. st. Paul Pioneer Press; Charles
8. Albert. New York World: Robert NJ.
Gates, Memphis Commercial-Appeal,a and
Robert Simpson, Pittsburg Gazette Times.
The election was preceded by a short
business session, at which resolutions
were adopted making recommendations
governing the admission of visiting press
employees to the galleries.
Leroy t. Vernon Of the Chicago News,
A. f. Heiss OF the New Orleans Times
Democrat and Arthur G. johnson of the
washington Herald formed the -commit-
tee CHOSEN TO conduct the election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
On All the Coasts.
HENS MADE GOOD RECORD.
Sixty of Them Laid 1926 Eggs Dur.
ing the Month of March

NEW YORK, April 1.-The wonderful
record made by sixty hens owned by
Henry Johnson of Chenille. which laid
1,O36 eggs in February, winning a bet
for their owner, has been surpassed.
The hens have kept up the good work,
and last night Mr.. Johnson said they
had laid 1,226 eggs during March.
DIR. n. II. Freeland came forward YES
terday with story that he owned four
teen hens that produced nineteen eggs
a day. and Alderman Irving Derevere
also Of Tarrytown. said he owned an
hen which laid two eggs a
day, one at 5 o'clock in the morning
and one at ) o'clock in the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
TEACHERS THREATEN STRIKE.
Assert That They Have Not Received
ANY Money Since September.

SCRANTON. Pa. April Thirty pub
lie school teachers of Winton borough
marched to the meeting of the school
board Thursday night and announced
that if they did not get their pay they
would quit. They have not received a
cent since last September. They gave
the board until April to meet their
demands.
Some of the directors placed the
blame on Henry v. Lawler, the tax
collector. They said also that they have
not received the annual state apprOpri-
alton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Playing Cowboy; Shoots Companion.

SCHENECTADY. n. Y, April 1.-While
playing cowboy on the third floor OF his
home here last night, Herbert Bond,
seven years old. pointed revolver and
ordered Kenneth BRANDON, of the same
: age. to throw up his hands sor he would
shoot. Kenneth didn't do So and a second
later .SS caliber bullet crashed into his
brain. Herbert didn't know the gun was
loaded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Robbed Jimmy Casey.

DETROIT, Mich. April Thieves yes
terday entered the home of Jimmy
Casey. former third baseman for the De-
troit base ball team, and manager Of the
Fort Wayne. Ind, club this year, and
secured $500 in jewelry and a small
amount of cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Release Corridor and O'Connor.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, April Manager
Daniel Shay of the Kansas City Amer
lean Association team yesterday purchas-
ed Red Corridor, shOrtstop, and Pat
OConnOr, catcher, from the Pittsburg
National League team. Shay 10 said to
have paid $1,000 for the men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

Nature

It is the nature of women to suffer
uncomplainingly the discomforts and
fears that accompany the bearing of
children. Motherhood is their crown
ing glory, and they brave its suffer-
ings for the JOY that children bring.
No rXpectant mother need suffer.
however. during the period of wait
ing, nor feel that she is in danger
when baby comes, if Mothers Friend
is used in preparation of the event
Mothers Friend relieves the pain and
discomfort caused by the strain on
the different ligaments, overcomes
nausea by counteraction, prevents
backache and numbness of limbs and
soothes the inflammation of br-,st
glands. Its regular use fits and nre-
pares every portion OF the mother
system Tor proper and natural end
sas it s' assures 'Ss asi fot MOTHERS
s ssn quick 1ec snd FRIED
cry. Mothers Friend is sold at drug
stores. Write for free book for ex-
pectant mothers.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.,
Atlanta. Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

the conclusion of a case in which he had
been enga ged Joseph Whalen, who had
testified in the case. acccsted him and
demanded to know if he meant what he
had said in the courtroom in criticism of
his testimony, and that upon receiving
an affirmative reply he struck at the law
yer, but missed him: that Peyton Whalen
rushed up and struck Moncure, ran him
across the street and back and again
struck him, knocking him down and
badly bruising and cutting his left eye.
The testimony concerning Joshua Of
futts connection with the affair was that
he not only did not take any part in the
assault. but went to Moncure's assistance
after he had been knocked down and
helped him across the street to the drug
store, where his injuries were dressed.
The physician who testified agreed that
Moncure's injuries were Of a painful but
not very serious character.
The testimony showed that when Jo-
seph Whalen struck at MOncure he lost
his balance and fell, and PeytOn Whalen
declared that when he saw his brother
fall he instinctively ran to his aid, think
ing Moncure had struck him. Peyton
Whaen admitted chasing and striking
Moncure. He expressed regret that he SO
far forgot himself during the excitement,
especially as he was an officer at the
time Joseph Whalen also admitted his
mart in the assault
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Substance Of the Testimony.

With the exception OF Moncure. all the
important witnesses who testified at the
preliminary hearing were heard. The
substance of their testimony was that as
Moncure was leaving the courthouse upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

Fred Pegram illustrates with a beau
tiful drawing Sally in Our Alley" in
our series of illustrated songs, in our
next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Consolidation of Mails.

instructions from the department, call
ins fot improvements. as. for example,
the proper consolidation Of mail matter
and the conservation of equipment, had
been receiving Indifferent attention on the
part Of officials. to which they were in
trusted. There was found to be a lack
of cooperation also in carrying out GER
tain reforms urged by me, such as sepa-
rating from the f1rst-class mail the bulky
mail of other classes, and Forwarding the
latter In storage cars and by fast freight.
1t Is. my ardent DESIRE" Mr.. Hitchcock
continued, ito introduce this reform as
rapidly as possible, and feel the changes
am making in the executive manage
ment of the service will assist materially
In accomplishing this purpose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

sally in Our Alley in our series of
illustrated songs. in our next Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
M0NCURE STAYSOUT
Attorney Declines to Appear at
Trial of ASsai|ants.
OBJECTS TO INDICTMENT
Regards Ofense as More Serious
Than Observation-Disclosures
Fined in Rockville Court.
OBJECTS TO INDICTMENT
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, April l. 1911.
Benjamin Peyton Whalen, formerly
chief deputy sheriff for this county, and
his brother. Joseph Whalen, were fined
$500 and costs and $50 and costs,S re-
spectively, in the circuit court here yes
terday afternoon for assaulting Richard
C. L. Moncure, a member of the Virginia
law firm of Moncure. Wampler & Cloth,
in front Of the Rockville courthouse the
evening of January %. The defendants
pleaded guilty, but the court heard the
testimony of all the witnesses available
so as to determine what penalties would
be commensurate with the Offenses.
Postponement Avoided.
When the cases were called for trial
yesterday morning, as explained in The
Star, States Attorney Bowie F. Waters
asked that the trials be postponed, as Mr..
Moncure and several other important
nonresident witnesses were not in court.
John A. Garrett of counsel for the de-
Tense, however. informed the court that
he had had a telephone conversation the
afternoon before with Mr.. Wampler, law
partner of Moncure. in which he was in
formed that If the defendants would agree
to submit the cases to the court and not
ask for a jury trial IMoncure ana MS VIII
nesses would be on hand yesterday, ready
for the cases to proceed.
States Attorney Waters told the court
that what Mr.. Garrett had stated was
about the substance of conversation he
too. had had with a member of MOncure's
law firm. This led Judge Motter to sug-
gest that if the defendants would plead
guilty the attitude of the prosecuting wit
nesses would have material bearing on
the sentence that would be imposed by
the court Attorney Garrett thereupon
asked that plea Of guilty be entered in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
AMONG THE ELIGiBLES
FOR HEAD OF SERVICE
Capt. Ellsworth p. Bertholf Prom
inent in Line for Revenue Cut
ter Promotion.

The retirement of Capt. Worth G. Ross,
captain commandant of the revenue cut
ter service. May ], will create a vacancy
which must be filled by selection from the
thirty-eight captains of the line 1t has
not yet been announced who is to sue
coed Capt Ross. but among the officers
mentioned in this connection Is Capt.
Ellsworth P. Bertholf. one of the promi-
nent and popular officers in the service
Capt. Berthof was appointed a cadet in
1885, and has an enviable record to his
credit.
Capt. Bertholf's Record.
While still second lieutenant he was
selected as executive officer of the prac-
tice ship for the instruction Of cadets
when that institution was reorganized In
1897 he was one of three officers who
made the midwinter expedition to Point
Barrow, Alaska, to relieve the whalers
imprisoned by the arctic ice. For this
hazardous service Congress awarded him
special gold medal. Two years later
at the request of the Secretary of the In
terror, he successfully conducted a mid
winter expedition into northern Siberia
On All the Coasts.
During his nineteen years of sea duty
Capt. BerthOlf has served on all the
coasts, but he is best known for his eff
cient work in northern waters, having
served for seven years as executive Off
Ger and captain of the famous revenue
cruises to Boring sea and in the Arctic
ocean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Robbery Charges Dropped.

John Massey and John holland. strang-
ers, who claim Richmond as their home.
appeared at police headquarters late last
night and. the police say. claimed that
they had been held up at the point of a
pistol by two we'll dressed men In Alex
andria county, north of here, and robbed
Of $40 and 81, respectively. The robbery.
they said, occurred shortly after IL
o'clock.
The police say that the men were taken
Off a Chesapeake and Ohio train and
searched by Special Officers Clark and
Lee of the Washington-Southernr railway
in order to see if they had pistol. When
Officer Clark heard the robbery story he
came to Alexandria and took both men
before Justice 1. c. Burrell of Del Ray,
arraigning them on charge of trespass-
ing on the property of the railway COM
pany. They were acquitted.
Justice Burrell said the men did not tell
him they had been robbed, but they made
an affidavit that they had money when
they started out and were Of the opinion
that they lost it while riding in a car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Moncure Declines to Attend.

States Attorney Waters was directed by
the court to communicate with Mr.. Mon
cure and tell him to come to Rockville at
once if he wanted to be heard in the case.
In his reply to his message to Moncure,
Mr. Waters received a telegram stating
that in view Of the failure of the grand
jury to indict Joshua Offutt, who was
also charged by Moncure with being i'm
plicated in the assault. but who was ex-
onerated by the grand jury last week.
and that the indictments against the
Whalens were only for misdemeanors
Mr.. Moncure was not concerned in the
extent of the punishment imposed on the
defendants. and would not come to Rock
vile.
BY direction of the court, States At
torney Waters again got in communica-
ton with Mr.. Moncure, appealing to him
to come to Rockville at once, as the
court was very DESTROYS of hearing his
testimony. He was told that If he could
not come yesterday the court would hold
the case open until Monday if he could
come by that time. Mr.. Moncure's reply
was that be was through with the case
and would not come to Rockville under
anv circumstances,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Alleged Assault by Offutt.

1t was charged by Moncure that Joshua
Offutt, brother of Franklin Offutt and
a witness in favor of sustaining the will,
kicked him in the face after he had been
knocked down by Peyton WhaIen Of
futt was arrested on warrant sworn
out by Moncure and at "a preliminary
hearing before Justice Reading in the
police court here several days later was
required to furnish ST 900 bail for his ap-
pearance at the March term of court. AS
already stated, the grand jury, after in
vestigatiOn, eXOnerated Offutt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
SHAKES Up SERVICE
Drastic Changes by Postmast-
er General Hitchcock.
is WORKING FOR REFORM
Complains That officials Have Not
Co-Operated in Improving Mail
Transportation.

postmaster General Hitchcock has made
another drastic change in the personnel
OF the postal service in the hope of being
better enabled to carry out certain eco
nomical reforms which he is Introducing
and TO remedy evils which he believes i'm
pair the efficiency of the railway mail
service
Theodore ingalls,, recently promoted to
be superintendent of rural mails. has
been appointed general superintendent of
the railway mail service, vice Alexander
Grant. transferred to the superintendent
CT the st. Paul division Of the service.
Norman Perkins superintendent of the
railway mail service at st. Paul. has
been appointed superintendent of the
Washington division, vice Charles w.
Nickery. who becomes chief clerk of the
Cincinnati division in place of A. j. Ball.
reduced to the ranks.
Superintendent of Rural Mails.
George c. Thompson, but recently pro-
NOTED to be Inspector in charge of the
Austin division of post office inspectors
and previous to that superintendent of
the division of supplies in the department,
has been appointed superintendent of the
dore Ingalls,
John c. Rooms, post Office INSPECTOR of
the Washington division, has been ap-
pointed superintendent of the railway
mail service at Cleveland, vice Clyde NJ.
Reed. who has been appointed superin-
tendent OF the Cincinnati division of the
railway mail service. succeeding Charles
RACER, who becomes chief clerk of the
Atlanta division, vice John F. Blodgett,
removed.
Charles B. Anderson, inspector in
charge at St. Louis, has been appointed
inspector in charge at Austin. to sue
coed George c. Thompson, and Post Or
flee Inspector George Daniel of the New
York division has been appointed In
spector in charge at st. Louis.
Makes for Reforms.
investigation I have been making during
the last few MONTHS Postmaster Cen
eral Hitchcock said, Into the affairs of
the railway mail service.
THE investigation showed that the
service has suffered greatly from poor
management and a lack of supervision
on the part of the executive officers In
certain of the divisions / found the chief
clerks had not been inspecting their
lines as was their duty, and some Of the
lines had been neglected for periods of
from one to five years.
1T also was discovered that these off,
GERS were paying not the slightest atten-
ton to the sanitary condition of the mail
cars. thus disregarding the health and
comfort Of the employees under them and
jeopardizing their lives. Many of the
cars were found to be in almost filthy
condition. necessitating extra precaution
on the part of clerks. AS to business
methods. the best I can say is that I
found in many cases obsolete methods.
Much duplication Of work resulted, there
by costing the department men and money
unnecessarily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Whalens Only Are Implicated.

In passing sentence, after consultation
with Associate Judges Motter and Peter.
Chief Judge Urner said that the evidence
showed conclusively that only the two
Whalens We're implicated in the assault.
He expressed. the sincere regret of the
court over the affair, and said that the
court had considered very carefully all
the evidence presented and had agreed
upon punishment that would be exactly
commensurate with the crimes.
The assault upon Moncure grew out of
the trial of the suit to break the will of
the late Franklin /. Offutt of Potomac
district. MOncure, Wampler & Cloth
represented OffuttS sisters, who were the
contestants, and Joseph Whalen was a
witness for Offutt'S widow, who was the
sole beneficiary under the will The eff
fort to break the will failed. During the
progress of the trial Moncure criticised
the testimony of Whalen in a way that
offended him, the attack resulting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Charters Authorized.

A charter has been granted by the
state corporation commission to the
Lawman Bakery. incorporated, this
city, with a maximum capital Of S25, 900
and a minimum Of $1,000. The objects
are to operate a bakery. The officers
are William Lawman, president; Harry
Bosley. vice president: c. r. Luce,
treasurer; c. G. Weeks, secretary, all
of Washington
A charter has also been granted by
the commission to the State Brokerage
Company, incorporated, Rosslyn, Va
The objects are a brokerage and loan
business. The sum of $4,000 is named
as the maximum capital stock. with a
minimum OF $1,000. The names Of the
officers follow: W. L. White, president,
Wheeling. w. Va; G. f. Hawkins. sec
rotary, and j. w. Lewis, vice president,
both of Washington, D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Body of Drowned Boy Recov-
cred From River.
WAS UNDER CAPSIZED BOAT
Corporation Commission Issues Char.
ters-Strangers Allege Robbery,
Which They Fail to Prove.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 1. 1911.
AS a result of the capsizing of a small
sailboat, of which he was the only Oc-
cupant, George Cary, fourteen years. DID,
son Of Frank D. Cary of AIS South Lee
street, was drowned in the Potomac OPP
posite this city. near the fats, yester-
day. At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon
the body was brought to this city by
Norman Davis. Bennie Allen and Nc
Pherson Mason, and was taken to De-
maines undertaking establishment. Cor
oner Moore deemed an inquest unneces-
sary. and the lads body was taken to
the home of the parents this morning and
prepared for burial.
The three boys, while on one Of the
wharves, saw an object in the water
across the river, and, going over. found
the boat overturned and young Carey 8
body beneath it in shoal water. Carey
it is supposed that when the boat cap
sized he had made an effort to swim to
shore, but before reaching shoal water
was overcome by the chilly waters.
Carey's father is employed as -carpen-
ter at Indian Head, Md. The boy left
Alexandria in the boat, which is fiat
bottOmed affair, between Z and 8 o'clock
yesterday morning. 1t is not known when
the drowning took place, there being no
witnesses. The deceased was a pupil in
Miss Grigg's room In the public school,
being in the fifth grade.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-12-14
PREVENTION
the BEST SAFEGUARD

II for any cause the horse or othef
domestic animal exhibits lack OF energy,
proper relish for food, or an appearance
Of general debility, timely action should
be taken for the restoration OF its health.
In the natural food Of or domestic
animals Nature provides certain peculiar
medicinal herbs, leaves, barks and roots
which seem necessary for their health.
Pacific Stock Food in greatly condensed
form is intended TO supply the essential
virtues Of those health giving natural
remedies and is prepared expressly for
those animals deprived by man of theii
natural food. II is an Alternative tonic
which stimulates the various organs of
the body, promotes the secretions, tones
up the general system and restores the
disordered conditions to a normal state.
1t stimulates the appetite, improves the
digestion and assimilation of food, purifies
the blood and insures a good, healthy
condition. Booklet free.
Hoyr CHEMICAL Co. Portland, Oregon
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-12-14
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT OF
FARMERS COOPERATIVE
DITCH COMPANY.

Parma, Idaho, Nov. 6, 1911
Notice is hereby given:
That at a meeting OF the direc-
tors of the Farmers Co-Opera-
tive Ditch Company, held on the
9th day OF November, 1911, an
assessment of 30 cents per share
was levied upon the outstanding
capital stock of the corporation,
payable on the 18th day of Dec
cember, 1911, to the Secretary,
at Parma, Idaho,
Any stock upon which this as
sessment remains unpaid on the
18th day Of December, 1911. VIII
be delinquent aud advertised for
sale at public auction, and un-
less payment is made before, win
be sold on the 9Th day OF Janu-
AIRY, 1912, to pay the delinquent
assessment. together with the
costs ofadvertising, and expenses
of sale. W. b. MITCHELL,
Secretary.
Office at Parma, Idaho.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-12-14
Family Reunion

Following Is the list of names OF
the descendants of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. j. Mitchell OF Parma, present
at their annual Thanksgiving re-
union held at the residence oil
their daughter, Mrs. f. r. Fouch:
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mitchell
W b. Mitchell
" Fred Mitchell
Charles Mitchell
r. b. Mitchell
f. X. Fouch
Mable Fouch
Winnie Fouch
Ralph Fouch
Glare Fopch
Doris Fouch
o. L. Clark
Dudley Clark
Paul Clark
Ruth Clark
" Chas. Norwood Boise
Mrs Z, 9. Shipleyi
Chas. E. Mitchell, neph.
Helen MITCHELL Kenneth
Lucy Farnham
Beatrice Ferguson.
Eight OF the descendants were
not present, There are % OF
them, all told.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-12-14
Teachers Must Take Ex-
ans. in Library Work

All candidates for second grade
certificates In Idaho must now
pass an examination In the cat
aloguing and use OF school libra
ries. Mrs. Theodore r. Brewitt,
librarian at the lewiston Nor
NAL, has prepared a bulletin on
the subject which win be extrsm.
ly valuable to all teachers. This
bulletin will be mailed free to all
city and county school superin-
tendents.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-12-14


We are still looking for u re.
publican that is honest enough
o blame a republican legisla
ure for not amending the tax
avs when Governor Hawley call
d its attention to the matter,
md informed the members that
10 should enforce the law. but
iotone OF them win acknowledge
The corn. They continue to cen
sure the Governor regardless of
hisfact. Why can't they behon-
'st about a bare naked truth F.?