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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
MERR|TT'S RING FOUND
IN WRECK OF MAINE
Jewel Turned Over to Family
of Engineer Officer Killed
on Warship.

An interesting relic of the wreck of the
battleship Maine was received at the
Navy Department today. 1t is the class
ring of Assistant Engineer Darwin r.
Merritt l.. S. n. who lost his life at
the time of the explosion on that yes
sci in the harbor of Havana. more than
thirteen wears ago. and whose remains
were only recovered recently in the eff
forts to raise the wreck. His bones were
found on the berth deck of the VeSsel.1t is
understood that Lieut.. Merritt wore this
ring when he met his death and every
effort was made by the army engineers
To find il by screening all the debris on
the berth deck, but without success
Subsequently, one of the newspapers of
Havana FL Mundo. published an article
about the Maine affair in which it stated
that the class ring of Lieut.. Merritt was
in the possession Of that newspaper. and
would be turned over to the United States
minister That was done and the minis
ter transmitted the ring to Col. William
NJ. Black head of the engineer board
conducting the operations for saving the
wreck of the Maine. for transmission to
the family OF the officer. In restoring the
ring, the representative of Ell Mundo
said he was unable to say how or when
the ring came INTO the possession OF the
newspaper.
When Col. Black returned to the United
States few days ago he brough; the
ring with him and turned it over to the
officials of the War Department. by whom
it was transferred to the custody of the
Secretary of the Navy for delivery to
Rev. w. W. Merritt of Red Oak. Iowa.
father of Lieut.. Merritt. The body of
that officer was brought to this country
a few weeks ago and buried at his old
home at Red Oak.
The ring is in perfect condition. 1t is
of gold, with onyx setting. On the inner
side il is inscribed, Darwin r. Merritt,
class %. L. $. y. A."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Eelgian Tenor Dead.

BRUSSELS, Belgium. September s.
The death was announced today of I'm
CART de la Tour, q Belgian tenor. He ap-
peared at the Metropolitan Opera House.
New York, in 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
First Woman Aviator in Germany.

BERLIN, September S-Miss Nellie
Beese. sculptress. qualified for pilot
license today. and gained the distinction
OF being the first aviatress In Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Other Rate Decisions.

In another order the commission d.
clares that the Southern railway cam
not continue fares and excess inter-
mediate charges between Chattanooga,
Tenn. and Washington and between
intermediate points along its line be-
tween Chattanooga, Tenn, and Bristol.
Tenn. and Washington, well be-
tween Dalton. Ga, and Washington.
The Southern will also not be allowed
to establish fares for transportation Of
passengers between Washington and
Atlanta, Augusta. Savannah and inter-
mediate points. and fares based there
on affected thereby, that yield
greater compensation as a through
route than the aggregate of the inter-
mediate fares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Keene's Condition Improves.

LONDON. September S.-James r.
keene passed very good night ana TO-
day is markedly better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
WIN BY BIG MARGIN |
Continued from First Page.)

Jones 1871 Swanson 437. Glass 126 the
other four precincts giving a naggresate
vote estimated at -, two-thirds of which
went to Martin and Swanson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Entitled to Acquittal.

The masterful argument OF MI.
Garter Yesterday" Mr.. Smith said, has
made il unnecessary for me 10 detain
YOU with a protracted address. We do
not anticipate and do not fear at your
hands Il conviction. What we are
troubled about Is those of you VINO are
satisfied that YOU cannot bring In a
verdict of guilty and Yet cannot assent
To a verdict OF not guilty. We VIII
eudeayor to show YOU that If that Is
YOUR frame of mind we are entitled u
an acquittal That proposition IS MADE
plain To YOU by the instructions.
Mr. Smith cited the kestlebers Incl
dent as an instance of the danger OF
,ircumStantial evidence.
You heard the boys testify. he con
tinued, "of their trip from Bon Alr
how they saw ii man in front OF an
automobile and a woman on the run
ming board. How must YOU have felt
when Mr.. kestleherg himself came for
ward and thrust aside all suspicion
that Henry Beattie or his wife were in
that machine. This, gentlemen. Illus
IrateS the danger of making up your
minds until a case is closed, pit into
which many jurymen and even judges
often have fallen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
THEATERS MINUS MUSIC
Two Chicago PIayhouses Dis
pense With Orchestra.
Conflict With Unions.

CHICAGO September S-Two Chi
cago theaters of the first class have
dispensed with orchestras.
The cause of the absence of music is
said by the managers to be the blare
of the trombone in the orchestra pit.
The musicians however, say the oh
lection to the trombone is only an eN-
cuse They claim the managers are
trying to ruin their union.
Federation Edict.
The Chicago Federation of Musicians
recently passed rule that the or
chestras in all of the big Chicago
theaters must consist of eleven players
and leader. or. as an alternative.
they must do without music entirely.
This ultimatum was presented TO the
theater men.
With the exception of musical com
edy productions, we have never used
more than seven men, the manager OF
one of the theaters said. Further
more we do not intend to.
Patrons Not Displeased.
so far we have done well without
music There has not been a single
complaint Patrons of the theater
seem to regard sitting out the inter-
missions without music as a novelty
and apparently find conversation fuiiy
as interesting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
ARBITRATION NEXT STEP
TeIegraphers and Railway Of
fiCiaIs in Secret Conference
Over Differences.

Negotiations upon the outcome of which
hinges "a strike of the l 500 telegraphers
OF the Southern Railway Company. af-
iectlng it's entire system of 5000 miles of
track throughout the south, are being
held daily between representatives of the
telegraphers and officials of the road
Owing to the absence of President Will
liam w. Finley. nothing definite will be
accomplished until his return, which will
be in short time.
Secret Meetings Held.
General Manager E. A. Coapman Of the
railway company refused to make public
any of the transactions with the tele-
conducted in secret.
The telegrapilers say they are deter
mined to make a firm stand claiming
that the nine hours of duty daily exceeds
the wage rate and state that unless their
demands are met at least half way by
the company they will instantly declare
a strike.
Arbitration Probable.
Both sides expect that the argument
will be finally submitted to arbitration,
and it may be that this will avert a
strike.
The telegraphers' representatives, who
are making their headquarters at the Ma
tionaI Hotel. are III. G.. Alexander chair
Atlanta, Ga. O. r. Doyle. Calhoun. S. c.,
G. b. Gray. Knoxville, Tenn. j. w. Bur-
CESS, Charlottesville. Va, and &. l.. Wat
son of Weechdale, Ky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
RUN DOWN BY CAR;
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Frank Stanton, CoIored, in
Hospital, Suffering From
Numerous Injuries.

Frank Stanton. colored. seventy-three
years old. was in unconscious condi-
ton this morning when taken to the
Emergency Hospital from the south side
of Washington Circle to he treated for
numerous injuries he had sustained as
a result of being struck by street car
Hospital physicians said he had practi-
cally no chance to recover.
Stanton left his home al GIG Hughes
court northwest, and at the south side
of Washington Circle the car struck him
Motorman Charles Campbell stopped the
car as quickly as possible after discover
ing Stanton but was unable to prevent
the accident
Condition Serious.
Morris Milstead. conductor of the east
bound car, and passengers went to STAN
tons assistance, and DR. S Logan Owens
of the Plaza apartment house rendered
first aid to the injured. He was then
hurried to the hospital. He was suffer-
ing from a broken leg. mashed foot and
numerous bruises about his head and
body, and his condition was regarded as
extremely critical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

of Paul Beattie. who gave the most
sensational and damaging testimony
against his cousin, Mr.. Smith batter
ed away at the story of the purchase
of the gun. the alleged confession and
the chain OF circumstantial evidence
forged by the prosecution.
Commonwealth Counsel Wendenburg
took notes during Mr.. Smiths argu-
ment which began at IT. o'clock, pre-
paratory TO the delivery of the ad-
dress which will bring the trial to the
point of consideration by the jury.
while the prisoner. in light suit ana
a white cravat sat beside his counsel
assisting him constantly in finding
pa ..es in the voluminouS typewriter
record of the testimony aud followed
Tho arrilment CLOSELY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Work May Be Delayed.

That there will be no more work on the
sunken hull of the L. 5. S. Maine in Ha-
vana harbor until after the cyclone sea-
son is the opinion of Oliver B. Jenkins,
official undertaken for the Navy Depart
ment, who returned to his home 9O3 II
street northwest. today.
Mr.. Jenkins has been at work on the
cofferdam in Havana barbor for three
months, and has shipped back to the
United States twentyseven unidentified
bodies and the body of Lieut. Darwin r.
Merritt, which was found in the ward
room of the ship
Mr.. Jenkins says the cofferdam is a
success for the work on the vessel. The
water in the interior of the dam can be
pumped out in twenty-four hours he
says. and the method of getting at the
vessel is a success, in his opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Alexandria, City and County,
Strong for Two Senators

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, September s.
The primary yesterday in this city
resulted in a landslide for Martin and
Swanson, although the vote polled was
not as large as had been anticipated
by the Martin Swanson adherents
However. they were more than pleased
with the big majority rolled W for
their candidates. who won by a vote
OF more than five to one in the city
The local returns We're known few
minutes after Z o'clock, and before 9
o clock enough returns had been re-
ceiVed from various parts Of the state
TO show that there was a perfect ava
ianche OF votes for Martin and Swan
SON which exceeded the expectations
OF their most sansuine supporters
The poor showing of Jones and Glass
IN TINS city was surprise to their fol-
lowing. The total votes polled in the
city was 81. with about ten scatterins
showing that about a total of 9S7 voted
of about 1000 qualified democrat tic
voters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
City Vote in Detail.

In the city the total vote follows
Martin, S26; Swanson $50. Glass, la1
Jones, 146.
The vote by wards in the city follows
First-Martin. 161; Swanson, 1861; Jones
81: Glass, 81
Second-Martin, 254 Swanson, 30;
Jones. o3: Glass. -.
Third-Martin, 2l2; Swanson 300. Jones,
30: Glass. rs.
Fourth-Martin, l99; Swanson. 1915:
Jones, II; Glass. 26. Martins majority
over Jones IN the city was $50 and
Swanson majority over Glass was f69.
In Alexandria county Martin and Swan
son carried the county by majority of
about three to one. Martins majority
over Jones being 49, and Swanson's over
Glass being 3lI. In the city Martin led
led.
IN Alexandria county the vote by dis
tr1cts follows: Jefferson-Martin, 70:
Swanson. 73. Jones, is; Glass, Il.
Arllnston-Martin. 49,; Swanson. o02;
Jones. 81: Glass. -
Observation-Disclosures 103; Swanson. 100
Jones. IA: Glass. To-
The eighth congressional district gives
Martin and Swanson an estimated ma
jority of $500. they carrying all the
counties except King George, which was
won, it is believed. by Jones, with a small
ma Jority.
In Fairfax county Walter T. Oliver
easily defeated his opponent, c. NJ.
Money, for denomination by vote of SIC
against 272.
Vote by Counties.
BY counties the vote in the eighth dis
trict. exclusive of Alexandria city and
county, which are given above. follow:
Fairfax-Martin. 500; Jones, 3l6; Swan
son. ga; Glass, 272.
Prince William-Martin, 31U: Jones, :;
Swanson, 800: Glass, =.
Loudoun-Martin, 1913; Jones, 614;
Swanson, loo: Glass &c..
Fauquier-Martn, 500; Jones, 219; Swan
son. s97, Glass. 49,
Louisa-Martin. 4O1; Jones, 1876; Swan
son, 1854: Glass, 157.
Stafford-Martin. 30, Jones. :; van
son. 30: Glass, -
orange-Martin. 2o1; Jones, 30: Swan
son. 800: Glass. 2o4.
Culpeper-Martin, SIT. Jones, o05: Swan
son. Sl9; Glass, POS.
King George-Inof1icial returns indicate
that Jones and Glass carried county by
a small majority.
Result in Loudoun County.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, September s.-The re-
suit of the primaries in Loudoun coun-
ty yesterday follows:
For United States Senate, full term,
William A, Jones. SIS; Thomas S. Mar
tin. 1,O47
For United States Senate, for uneX-
pired term. Claude A. Swanson, 1,oSO:
Carter Glass, 5S1.
For house of delegates. Oliver A. Ed
mundson. 10: h. Frank holland 676
Keith B. Wise. $40
For hoater delegate to represent
Fauquier and Loudoun counties in house
of representatives. John D. Daniel, $50:
Joseph Y. Nichols, 10
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20

Muskogee, OKLA, April 20 Editor
Lender: Governor Haskell submitted
to Honorable w D. Bryan the state
ment of the proposed amendment tC
the constitution and the proposed
substitute for Article nine, and asked
bis opinion thereon 10 which Mr
Iryan replied in letter OF which
The following is a true copy Er
orte (Mailed from Denison, Texas
April l5th, 1911 My Dear Governor
have read your editorial and Mr
Loves argument against the proposed
amendment TO Article 8 OF he okla
homa constitution While It is diff
eult for one living outside OF the
state 20 understand local conditions
.stil principles are the same In al
the states aud ii | lived in Oklaho
sra would not be willing to support
the proposed amendment / think you
would hnd Ii more difficult to regulate
and control the railroads under tne
amendment than under the constitu
ton as ii stands ana we have erred
SO far ON the side OF too little regula.
tion rather than too much think
you and Mr.. Love are right IN stand
ing hy the constitution as It is Yours
truly. w ] Bryan
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20
nENMAN THOMPSON

Denman Thoamsons art was not
Of the Broadway order and the play
wlth which his tame was associated
was one to which playwrightyof the
one 70 which a playwright Of The
modern school would dlsdain to put
h name, says the New York World.
III was the outgrowth Of o variety
performance and bore all the ear
MARKS az sentimental meioVrawa
Yet actor and play In conjunction
enjoyed a popularity which Is prop
ably unique In the later history OF
the American stage Mihe Old Home
stead served as the vehicle for a
homely realism THAI enabled Thomp
son I'd reach the hearts OF his audi.
enee Al few other actors Of bis tine
could DO II was old-fashioned act.
ing lor people with oldHashioned
ideas 81 the drama and not c0ncern
ed about problems Tested by
these standards ana by the appeal
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20

Mr Benjamin Patterson. New
fotk attorney has called attention
an anomalous condition regarding
Inheritance taxes and niif9al shages
Nallch D. Is we'll for those Nha in.
Nes % le latter 10 know abou. A
A0eut ,pcQ owning few shares ot
lsse Wslss j 'Ralltpst company A@s
lAAA iof n - NesAtos~ ille LAWYER psid
sfe Asielp pIls-tflgs l9dcc tgN Oa ali his
ssialt Nefldsng this Wabash stock
tbe la4t ofs New York bul whom
j came 81 aispnse Of ihc stock ht
Aas unable to Obtain & gausfef an
the books of He conpaup without The
tnuscnf of tlie bloper officials 20 the
tates Of liinois .and Missouri in both
li which q appeared the Wabash
company IS Incorporated in obtain.
lng such consents the attorney WINS
.olllgea o produce Information as @
all past business transactions, if any
ever conducted BY the deceased ia
illinois aad compelled 40 trace the
ancestry OF The deceased 80 as "a
demonstrate the line OF relationship
ll all persons entitled t0 share IA
ltis estate and otherwise dix ont
me story of the decedenrs life In
Aea dejail in order that these states
nlgm be lally advised as to whether
there We're hidden assets. rights OF
interests of the deceased Within
their boundaries The Information
required ln his case with regard
10 resident al the state OF New
York who never lived ia either al
th0se states. was much more minute
and particular than anything requir
Ia by the decedeut own state aU
tporities for the purpose Of deter
mining the amount Of he transfer
/ tax due there
Il wOuld seem that such iuquisit0r
ial methods applied 10 the estate o
lnonresidents By the officers charges
with the duty 0f collecting inherit
ance taxes in the states OF Illinois
ana Missouri are calculated to duyi
I capital ont of those states and d
prevent persons residing out Of thos
sates from Investing in any railroai
or other corporation Incorporated IN
der their laws, and there appears 4
Be a signal injustice in compellm
THE estates Of deceased persons \
! pay an inheritance TAX on Wabas
stock in three states i would b
I well THAT publicity be given 10 the II
1 heritance laws of all states and 3
lspecify the states HI which the lead
ins railroads are Incorporated $
that purchasers OF stocks will kno'
how many states there are in whic
j Inheritance tax thereon will have
4 be paid in the event Of their death
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20
. @ o o g = o @ @ @ g 9 @ G c
e COMMUNICATIONS :
0 g G @ g 8 g o @ @ G o o @ I.
on Reino Good.Matured

Editor header DO you knos there
ig absolutely nothing that will help
YOU to bear the ills Of life SO we'll
as a good Laugh? Spring tonic to the
contrary Laugh all you can ana the
small imps Of BLUE who love to oc-
cupy the human heart win scatter
quickly. If The clothes line breaks,
II the ice man tips over the milk bot
tie in the ice chest, ii the neighbor
Ii whom YOU have trusted goes back
cn You and decides to keep chickens
5r grows potty abou the dog ii you
have enough sunshine in your heart
20 keep il laugh on your lips, take
courage, before good nature half the
o9res Of daily living viii fly like
paper before the wind Try it. .
There is not much credit in being
good natured when the joints of life
are wel oiled and events move as
smoothly as feathers drawn through
cream The glory Of life lies in main.
tanning your serenity under adverse
circumstances, in being jolly when
there does not seem to be a hama q
treadth OF blue in the sky There
are atfaWs Jdlu upon us every daFi
which if they do not break our backs
go far 10 loosen the yertebrae oil our
tempers and one OF these straws is
tie man who eXpectorates in public
places What shall be done win
this MANI We cannot kill him, be-
cause there is law against the re.
moyal Of The most Insignificant straw
Of humanity. but he serves his pur-
pose and breaks the hack Of lolera.
tion Mrs p w.
llnthlin nri1 10
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles removes gravel.
cures diabetes. weak and lame backs,
rheumatism, ana Irregularities OF The
kidneys and bladder In both men aud
women. regulates bladder trouble IN
children Il not sold by Your lrdg'
gisi, il win be sent by mail on re.
cent Of Sl, one small bottle is TWO
months treatment. and seldom fails
10 perfect cure Or Z. w. Hall,
292B Olive street, 81 Louis Mo Send
lor testimonials from different states.
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20
IN regnlaLIon In La Ia

law regulation in the ind T is np
10 as % choose regulation and gov
ernmen' by the state " government
and ruin by the buccapeefs of greed
lt is up p us 10 have laws coming
MP from me people for che people
instead Of laws coming down to the
people from the syndlcates and ior
tine syndicates, whose ambition has
ever been 70 legalize robbery by law.
So let us uphold a government Of
@he people instead of 4 government
by te corporation and vote no
against any change ~ orr eonstitns
ton next Tuesday So S Ovcfsireet
Guthrie April lR
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20
saYs Ne MrItten RY Corporationlsts

Editor Leaedr The charter Was
written ~ corporation lawyers for
TIE corporations. II won't helm Gutf-
rte. Lets let well enough alone
have nothing against AIR Rierer, but
NV Bierer n i banker and q rail.
road attorney and his views are col.
orea Aud ne was not Tor commits.
Sion government when II was first
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20

Many evidences poinl 70 the rand
disappearance NJ the lines of denom.
inaii0nalisrn. Tor instance. here Is a
dispatch from los Angeles announc.
ing the employment Of Or e II VIII,
lisf0rd as the pastor OF the Vernon
avenue Congregations eanrch, Of
that city, during the absence o. the
pastor III Europe Dr. Wlliisiofd Is
I Baptist but the Congregaiionalsts
find Il easy 10 Worship nnder bis nin-
istrAtions. one oi inc most Masteiui
things iu the Whole line OF religious
endeayor Is denominational competi
ron between churches which results
"a oyarnhIncAing With IA attendant
handicaps of poorly paid pastors
ssYnggllng and deDssbnfdened ellarcb
IL and divided effort
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20

q made % hundreds ol thousands Of
playgoefs. it was consummale art oi
it's KIND
Aot since Uncle Toms Cabin has
which Dennan Thompson enjeared
himself t0 BITS public as an actor
whose QAyu simple and laYahle person
AtA ,AW2 through his homey role
Me, Old homestead ontliNed TWO
aeca@esiof WoaANay dgaina ANA gave
the veteran player Qu affect onate
eelsMitN wHicS viii outlast that 80
more competent contemporary ap-
tWrS
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20
80 sAuAeeRY on WOMEN.

Our thanks are due to q learned
Harvard professor for the discovery
tnat woman is less removed from
sayagery That man--that woman. to
quote the scholarly gent verbatim, is
more Of a barbarian, has greater
powers of endurance and can better
Withstand privation.
Somehow, woman had not revealed
herself 10 rs In this fashion No
doubt the fault is our lack OF keen
ness Of perception, We mad Ia a
rather unenQuiring way accustomed
ourselves to look unoa her ais a rath.
er delicate fabric, easily harmed aull
therefore to be cherished tenderly.
u this Harvard professor speaks the
truth and it is not ours 20 think ne
would not, We have been the pos
SCISSOR Of strange delusion
Come to think ol +. he has sons
argument on his side We have seen
two members Of the other sex look
pretty sayagely at each other over q
salescOunter containing but one pat
tern Of gown whiel both had decid
ed to acquire Woman can do more
iraJellng IRON store 70 store on Q
sun Of midday tea putting the rest
Of the price OF the meal into what
she buys, than we would care to I'M
derstand sustained by 81 dinner
And she can gaze about tho ruin and
desolation OF her home in the midst
Of honse-eieaning time with a smile
! OF seraphie Joy while lesa-enduring
man is engnlfed in despair at the
havoc wrought
THIS Harvard professor may not be
married probably he isn't or hC
wouldn't talk SO much bu he has
certainly made a discovery elan 4Ha4
| needed TO know long ago
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-04-20
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