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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22
TRAVELLING
Clocks.

Becker's Travelling
Clocks-convenient on
trips-handy on the
dresser at home-in hand.
some crushed morocco
leather cases-fnest IL
Jewel lever movement
fully guaranteed.
1-day, S-day. alarm, "
hour strike and repeat;
$10.5O and up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

Possibly some Of the resignation ru-
mors are ignored because they are not
clothed in the proper diplomatic Ian
guage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

The car probably does not care what
happens to the treaty provided that moth
ing is done that is calculated to injure
his standing with his constituents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

Ohio Is not only a great political battle
ground, but it is also of the highest i'm
portance in campfire councils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

Fortunately for the cause of pure food,
the spoken word may be circulated freely
without danger Of distributing microbes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

1t Is understood that some thrilling
features are in preparation for the jan
uary editions of the Congressional Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22
Quite q Period.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Christmas comes but once a year. as
we understand it, but It seems to stay
with Us some little time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

New YOrk's New Theater, designed for
the uplift of the drama, had the same old
experience.
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ntiest luxuries. Every
selections are made here.
Fancy Prepared Fruits.

Imported Malaga Cluster Raisins.
10. carton. .......-...............25c and 30c
Fancy Layer or Spread Figs, h.. lie
Choice Whole or Pulled Figs lb...17c
Washed Whole Figs, in glass jar,
15c, 25c and soc
California Prunes. in glass jar. .75c
Choice Fard Dates, H., 13c; 2 lbs. &c
Choice Stuffed Dates, in glass jars. Soc
Lemon, Orange and Citron. lb. zoe
Fancy Seeded Raisins. pckg. lac
New Cleaned Currants. pckg. lac
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

And 1t would have been just as easy to
shop two weeks ago when the weather
was fine.
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Much Tanner.

From the st. Louis Republic
Incidentally. the Bear does not walk as
mucn like man as he used before he
reached out his hairy paws to squeeze q
little brown party. along about 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

Drn order to avoid delays On account OF
sersoual absence. letters to THE STAB shoaio
not be addressed to any individual connected
v,tA the ONCE. but simply to THE STAB. or to
,se Editorial or Business Department. according
% tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

Boxes.

Becker's London and
Vienna Made Jewel
Boxes in red, green, blue
and purple morocco. pig
skin and seal; silk and vel
vet lined; one or more
trays; secure lock and
key; vast variety of sizes
and styles.
Prices range from $45
down to So Is.
Ask to see the novelty
jewel box OF the season
THE Alarm'-it's thief
proof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22
Plum Pudding, Mince-
meat, Beverages, Etc.

Richardson & Robbins Plum Pudding,
Franco-American Plum Pudding, each,
l0c to SIC
Colonial Mincement. h., 15c; lbs. Soc
Colonial Sweet Cider, gallon.
Colonial Grape Juice, bottle. pc and 4Oc
Colonial Fruit and Sugar Jams. jar, 25c:
dozen. .$275
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

Becker's Fitted Dressing
Bags for ladies and men
are examples of the highest
class workmanship. Completely
fitted with all the necessaries for
the toilet. Fittings of ivory.
sterling silver, tortoise, ebony,
French ivory, etc. Price range
$50 to $175.
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Holiday
Gift Certificates.

HESE certificates have
~ been prepared. for those
W who cannot solve the
Gift question:" yet must
give something. Send the recip-
tents these certificates or checks
for the amount you wish to ex-
pend, and they can convert them
into merchandise of their own Sc
lection and at any time. For sale
at cashiers desk on second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22

Superb Fresh Fruits.
Selected Apples, basket........25c and 35c
Imported Malaga Grapes. lb...........15c
Florida and California Oranges doz.
23c to soc
India River Grape Fruit, each,
10c and 12c
Windora Grape Fruit. each. ..12c and l5c
Cape Cod Cranberries. Of, 13c; for 25c
Our gift baskets of Fruits are of
the highest elegance-from select
ing to packing they are the best
and tasty.
75c and upward.
Specials at $I.oo, $3.50 and $500.
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Practical and Acceptable Gifts.
Csc, Soc, Use, ST 900, Sl.50 and upward.

Mertng especial attention is the very comprehensive
assortment of Womens Fine Silk Hosiery plain and
broidered efects-ooc to $1,000 pair
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Payable IN advance-by man. postage prepaid
Daily, Sunday Included. one month. 60 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. 70 cent?.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. $A4Syeat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-22
Scarfpin

Becker's English Hand
sewn Cape Walking Gloves
are notably easy and comfort
able-yet they are smart and
we'll fitting. For ladies and men,
$1.50 the pair.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
BOARD Of EDUCATION
MEMBERS TO Retire.
Terms Of Three Expire July /.
Speculation as to |,
s. Successors.

The terms OF three memberS Of tho
board OF education viii expire July /, and
there Is much speculation as to whether
or not the three members will succeed
themselvse. Capt. James F. Oyster, pres
ident of the board. is one Of these, and
E. n. Daniel and Mrs. Mary. c. Terrell
are the others. It is quite possible that
Capt. Oyster will be reappointed, al
though he has maintained silence on the
subject. Whether or not Mr.. Daniel will
be reappointed Is not easy to answer.
He Is now serving in the place made
vacant by the resignation Of William ".
Cox. It IL said he Is meeting with oppo-
sition.
fractional differences are said to be In
the way Of Mrs. Terrell There is also
q rumor Of INSIDE" opposition coming
from the board OF education. but whether
or not 1t is OF sufficient character and
strength to affect the court, Is not known.
Just at present the board Of education
has PROBLEMS to handle which are Of
fallen to the lot Of these administrators
for several years. Although no publicity
has been given to this phase OF the
question. matters are In such shape that
the members Of the board nearly all feel
that reappointments in certain Of the
three cases mentioned are necessary for
the peaceful continuance Of the work and
the amicable settling Of the problems.
The court, it Is believed, understands
this situation and may make unOfilcial
announcements in advance to the men,
bers of the board as to the persons who
will be appointed or reappointed to the
three places on the board.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
FIRE CUTS OFF ESCAPE,
7NOPROBABLY PERISH
Destruction of the Chutes, San
Fraaciseo's Largest
Amusement Resort.

GAN TRANCTSCO. May 2D-Two men
are believed to have perished In . IRE
that destroyed the Chutes, San Fran
casco's largest amusement resort early
today. Occupants OF an adjoining lodg-
ing house, which caught fire. were reused
from their beds to find that escape was
cut OF. Before the firemen arrived Della
Alviso. z ninsteen-year-old girl, and John
Feist jumped frcm second d-story win
dow. Both were dangerously injured.
william Williams, an employe Of the re-
sort, unable to prevent Miss Alviso from
jumping. attempted to catch her as she
fell and suffered 8 broken arm.
Mrs. Ida Mcfarland. who was sleep
Ing in room with two other women
in the lodging bcuse. awoke to find her
companions hysterical and unable to
move. She dragged them to q window
ledge and held them until the fremen
arrived with ladders.
John BoettingeT and man whose
name Is not Known. who were sleeping
in the lodging house. are believed to
have perished.
The tkeater Of the Chutes, which was
built Of concrete. Is the only building
within the resort saved. Toe loss II es-
timated at $25O.OOH
Evening star., 1911-05-29
WILL BE ASKED TO EXPLAIN.
Roosevelt's Version Of T. c. & I. Alb.
sorption Not Like Gates.

Theodore Roosevelt is desired as a
witness before tho special steel trust
Investigating committee OF the House.
A request has been sent to Mr.. Roose-
Welt to appear and tell what he knows
about the taking over Of the Tennes-
see Coal and Iron Company by the
United States Steel Corporation.
John w. Gates, who was before the
committee Saturday. contradicted prac-
tically all the statements In Mr. Roose-
velt's letter to Attorney General Bona
parte. in which 1t was set forth that
e. II. Gary and HI. c. Frick had volun-
teered to avert financial disaster by
taking over the coal and iron company.
Mr.. Roosevelt will be asked to har-
monixe the apparent discrepancies.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
MRS. EMERSON GETS DIVORCE.
Wife Of Millionaire Drug Manu-
facturer Wins Her Suit.

BALTIMORE. Md, May ga decree
OF divorce was signed today for Mrs
Isaac e. Emerson In her action against
Capt. Emerson. the millionaire drug
manufacturer This decree. which grants
an absolute divorce. is understood to bs
agreeable to both sides
Capt. Emerson first instituted action
against his wife. making statutory
charges. and this was followed by a
cross bill. A second bill later was filed
by Mrs. Emerson, asking for q divorce
on the ground OF dssertion. and the de-
cree was signed on this action.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
SKINNY SKIES AT ANNAPOLIS.
"yhne Week" Ushered in With De
liphtful Weather.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, May 29.-Favored
with clear skies and light breezes
"June week" at the Naval Academy
was ushsred in today with the official
reception OF the board OF visitors ap-
pointed by President Taft to inspect
the institution and report to Congress
on its material needs for the coming
year.
After reviewing the midshipmen who
before them as a brigade OF
infantry the members Of the board
organised and began their duties.
The first Of the socifl functions OF
the week took place this afternoon
when superintendent and Mrs. Gibbons
rendered q reception In honor or the
board and the members wives.
Tonight there will be performance
by the Midshipmen's Dramatic Associa-
ton and tomorrow general holiday
will be observed.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
TRAINS COLLIDE IN FOG
Nine Bodies Taken From the
Wreck, Nine Miles From
McCook, Meb.

MCOOK. Neb-, May 8.-East and wes
bound passenger trains Nos. 9 and II on
the Burlington railroad met head-on in a
fog, nine miles east Of McCook. about
o'clock this morning.
Nine bodies have already been brought
to the morgue In this city.
The dead-Robert Shepherd OF Hold
redge, travelling man for Simonds
Hardware Company; Clarence Hilsa-
beck OF Holdredge, Engineer John w.
Hyder Of Lincoln. Fireman Damron of
Lincoln. Engineer w. 1. Leahy Of Lin
coin, Fireman Flint Of train No. 8.
Fireman T. II. Bowers, A. J. Ohlson,
George Freer Of McCook. baggageman.
OF the passengers hurt. none suffered
any serious injury. according to J. F.
vallery. general agent OF the Burlington
railroad in Denver.
Two relief trains have gone from No
Cook, carrying physicians
The No. 3 left Chicago yesterday morn
ing with a. heavy passenger. list. Prov1-
ously 1t had run only as far as Nebraska
points, but tts schedule as newly or
xanixed took II to Denver, and II car
ned q nan HIST Of passengers with through
TRANSPORTATION. The No. u train was
also q through train, easthound and due
IN Chicago at Z am. tomorrow.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
DISCUSSES STEEL SITUATION.
Chairman Gary's Views on Reduction
in Price Of Bars.

NEW YORK. May 20.-Steei manufac-
turers gathered hero today to attend q
meeting called to discuss the trade st
uation following the reduction In the price
Of steel bars made last week by the Re-
public Iron and Steel Company.
Chairman Gary Of the steel corporation
before the meeting expressed satisfaction
with the outlook.
'Tt il hard to tell what tho general
outcome Of the Republic Iron and Steel
Companys action Will be, :" said Chairman
Gary. II am hoping. however. for the
best. and trust that there Will be no gen.
eral reduction OF prtces."
Referring to conditions In the west, he
said:
Everything 10 rosy out there, and gem
orally prosperous. Steel plants at Gary
are doing nicely and tho whole general
outlook is for the best. With any nom-
inal crop at all this year the company
should again be in prosperous condi-
tion.'
While the Lackawanna Steel Company
has not formally reduced its price on
steel bars to $1.26 per hundred pounds,
an ofacial Of the company Is quoted az
saying that It would sell at this price to
protect its customers.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
BURNED AT STAKE By BANDITS.
American Had Refused to Comply
With Demands for Money.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 29.-Refusins
to comply with demands for money. by
q band Of bandits at Ajuno. Michoacan.
Robert ]. Sweasey. an American. super
intendent Of the Central Railroad OF
Michoacan. was burned at the stake May
l6 according to the story OF Joseph
Hansfelder. one Of the refugees who ar
rived yesterday on the steamer Newport
from Manxanillo.
Hansfelder says that the bandits had
made demands for money Of every Amer
ican in the district Some complied, but
Sweasey refused to pay. Hansfelder de-
clares that he made his way to Sweasey' 8
house. three miles distant from his own
home. May 10. and found the house
burned to the ground and Sweasey's body
dashed 10 q post In the midst Of the
burning embers. Mrs. Sweasey had dis
appeared. and Is believed to have been
taken prisoner by bandits and held for
ransom.
Fearing his own house would be at
tackled. Hansfelder, with his family, made
his way to Man5anillo and took passage
for the United States. Sweasey is be-
neved by Hansfelder to have been :
formsr resident Of San Diego.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
REsCuND LORnER ACTION.
Democratic Senators Decide Not to
Support Martin Resolution.

BY q vote OF II to II the democratic
senators In caucus today rescinded
their former decision to support the
Martin resolution providing for re-
investigation Of the Lorimer case by
the committee on privileges and cleo
tions.
This action left the democrats uncom-
mitted to any program when the Lori
mer CAGE came up.
The Lorimer case is holding the board
In the Senate this afternoon. and be-
fore adjournment 1t Is expected a reso-
luton will be passed calling for q
second Investigation under the super
vision Of the Senate committee on priv
neges and elections.
Shortly after the Senate went into ses-
sion Senator La Toilette announced that
he would modify his resolution so that 1t
would provide for an inquiry by ave
senators. to be elected by the Senate. It
Is expected that his resolution win get
substantial support from progressive re-
publicans and progressive democrats. but
. majority OF the Senate is believed to
be In favor Of the Martin resolution for
an investigation by the privileges and
elections committee.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
AGAINST PROBE
IN M'NAMARA CASE
House Committee on Rules De-
.cides Not to Act on Berger
Resolution.

That Congress win not conduct an IN
vestigation into the arrest and extradi-
tton to California, In connection with the
Los Angeles dynamiting case. Of J. J..
Mcnamara, the Indianapolis labor leader,
was indicated yesterday when the House
committee on rules decided to take no
action on the Berger resolution providing
for such an inquiry.
The testimony taken by the committee
at its hearing on the resolution. however.
will be laid before Congress for its In
formation and for the particular use Of
the House judiciary committee. which will
consider a bill Of Representative Kerbly
Of Indiana amending the extradition
laws.
Representative Madison Of Kansas, Of
the rules committee, said every lawyer
knew the extradition OF Mcnamara was
irregular. but that he would now have to
stand trial in California
Gen. Otis at White House.
Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, owner Of the
Los. Angeles Times, whose building was
destroyed. by dynamite and fire last year.
called at the White House today. Dis
cussing the cases OF the three labor lead
ers now awaiting trial In Los Angeles
Gen. Otis said:
'.McManigal and the two McNamara
brothers. accused Of the crime, will be
accorded fair trial. In fact. the senti-
ment Of the city is to see that they are
fairly treated while in jail and in court
but that Is all.
I'm my opinion, Samuel Gompers. as
president Of the American Federation Of
Labor, Is guilty OF insufterabie folly in
having the whole force Of organized la
Dor shield these men. who are regarded
as criminals. The conviction OF the three
leaders will do more than anything else
to separate criminal labor from honest
labor: 1t will act as wedge, as it
were.''
Cen. Otis laughed when 1t was re-
marked that he was travelling about the
country without q bodyguard.
II have resolved" said he, that II I
am to be harmed will be harmed wheth-
er I am safeguarded or not. The dyna-
miting of the Los Angeles Times building
was not crime against us; it was
crime against the Constitution and law"
Evening star., 1911-05-29
PREACHER KILLS WIFE.
Saws He Beat Her to Death Because
He Received Occult Warnings.

TACOMA, Wash, May 29.-T. HI. H.
Gardner, a travelling preacher. attached
to no sect. beat his wife to death with q
club yesterday mile east of Kittitas.
and after attempting to drown himself in
an irrigation ditch. gave himself UP to
the authorities Gardner told the Off
GERS that he feared IL he did not kill his
wife she would become unfaithful to him
through influence Of his enemies. He said
he had received occult messages to that
effect.
Gardner ID forty-seven years OF age and
his wife was ffty-two. He was educated In
the Maryland Theological Seminary OF
the Methodist Church and preached for
ten years near Baltimore.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
UNVEILED AT ANNAPOLIS.
Bronze Tablet to Commodore Perkins
Presented by Mrs. Larx Anderson.

ANNAPOLIS. Md, May "A handsome
bronze tablet statue to the late Commo-
dore George p. Perkins OF civil war fame
was unveiled at the Naval Academy to-
day.
The cords dyaping the nag that covered
the memorial were drawn by Mrs. Lary
Anderson Of Washington. q daughter OF
Commodore Perkins and the donor OF the
tablet. The principal address and euloGy
OF the dead oflcer was delivered by
Rear Admiral D. n. Upahur. retired. .
ciassmate oz Commodore Perkins.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
Assigned to New Duties.

Commander Thomas Washington, as
sistant to Rear Admiral w. p. Potter, aid
for personnel at the Navy Department.
has been detailed for duty as secretary
to the so-called '.plucking board" on
which devolves the duty Of selecting Of
ficers for compulsory retirement Rear
Admiral Richard Wainwright. aid for
operations. IL president Of the board. It
will begin its sessions at the Navy De-
partment Wednesday morning. but will
not make TT hnal report until July I.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
GERMANY Is WILLING.
Ready to Negotiate for General Ar.
bitration Treaty.

Germany today expressed her wiling
ness to enter into negotiations with the
United States for . general arbitration
treaty along the lines laid down by Sec
retary Of State Knox in the tentative
draft Of this governments proposal now
France.
Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
bassador At Washington. conveyed this
information to Secretary Knox. and
asked for q copy OF the basic proposition
of the United States.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
Two Injured in Shooting Array.

WINCHESTER. Va. May 29.-As q re-
suit Of shooting ARRAY at strasburg
Solomon Middleton, aged twenty. is in
the Winchester Memorial Hospital with q
bullet wound In his abdomen and will
likely die. and Mrs. Bette Middleton
Eaton, mother Of two children. is suf-
fering from q bullet wound In the leg.
Henry Goetz Is IN custody charged with
the shooting. Goetz is said to have re-
sented Middleton's attention to Mrs.
Eaton at a merry-go-round and the shoot
ing resulted.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
SIR W. GILBERT DEAD.
British Author and Writer 0.
Comic Opera Librettos.

LONDON. May 2o-sir william s. GIL
bert. the British author and writer Of
comic opera librettos,- died here this
afternoon =
He was born in 1880, and was knight
ed by King Edward in 1907.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
YACHT VIRGINIA SAFE.
Benedict Wires She Will Float at
High Tide.

NEW York, May 29.-The following
message was received here today by 8. F.
Hastings, commodore of the Seawan-
haka Yacht Club. from e. C. Benedict,
whose yacht ran aground yesterday
near Jutias Cay light, Cuba:
Virginia aground ninety miles west Of
Havana. Resting easily. Will float at
high tide. Everybody is well.
(Signed) BENED1CT."
Evening star., 1911-05-29
SIBLEY CHARGES DROPPED.
ul-Health of Ex-Representative
Causes Halt in Proceedings.

Of the primary campaign expenses OF
J. c. Sibley has been
dropped as a result OF q petition filed to-
day before Judge George 8. Crisswell,
by the original petitioners, who stated
the desire to drop the proceedings owing
to the poor health OF Mr. Sibley. The
petition was granted.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
KAIsER's SON HURT.
Prince Joachim Has Foot Injured
During Sham Battle.

BERLIN, May 29.-Prince Joachim.
the youngest son of Emperor William,
was seriously injured today during
sham battle exercises Of the I'd Guard
Brigade. The princes foot II thought
to have been broken.
The maneuvers were being conducted
under the personal command of the
emperor. Prince Joachim, who Is
twenty-one years old. recently was
made an officer OF the guard brigade.
Evening star., 1911-05-29
Head-on Collision Causes Death.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y. May 28.-While
driving his motor cycle on the wrong side
OF the road near here last night George
II. Ellsworth coilided head-on with an
automohiie and was killed Mr.. Ellis
worth was head OF paintlng company
and peeddent Of the Rochester Motor
Cych Club
Evening star., 1911-05-29

10 the body. Taking the body from the
water and placing Il aboard the naphtha
launch Maj; sylvester. an auxiliary to
accomplished. and tho body was con-
veyed 20 the morguA It was badly
swollen, but was In good condition
otherwise. Indicating. members OF the
crew Of the harbor boat think, that
Dolphin struck the motor boat Culprit
Fay.
Maj. Sylvester, who took personal su-
pervision Of the work Of the has1or
headquarters stan accompany the police
boat to the scene Of the accident for
the purpose Of assisting the search.
Lieut.. Russell Dean, In command o9
the vigilant. and he had with him Capt.
William E. Luckett. who was pilot on
the Dolphin Saturday night. SerEt- fas-
seno was in charge Of the MAJ. Syvestsr.
Privates Osterman ana Lewis ana ;. w:
Gross, deckhand. completed the crews OF
the two boats.
President Taft Informed
The vigiiant and Maj. Sylvester left
the harb0r wharf at 8 o'clock ana
steamed In the direction Of the scene OF
the accident, and 1t was dfty minutes
later that watchman Little sighted the
body. As soon as Lieut.. Dean returned
to the harbor precinct he telephoned to
the White House to notify President TAN
of the finding Of the body.
President Taft yesterday called at the
house at 233 H street northeast, In which
Mr.. Ysilowlees. the victim OF the acci-
dent occupied a room. The President
wished to express his sympathy. but
found that the dead man had no relatives
there, nor elsewhere in America.
The home Of the owner Of the sunken
~ -Sr
was then visited by the President Mr..
Taft expressed to Mr.. Lindsay his deep
regret for the accident and sorrow over
the death Of the man who was drowned