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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
GREAT FEATS EXPECTED
OF SURGEONS IN FUTURE
Sight for the Blind, Hearing fol
the Deaf and Obstruction to
Circulation May Be Cured.

BOSTON. March 13.-Dr. Maurice H.
Richardson. the surgeon. took a very opti-
nistic view OF the future of his profess
sion in talk given yesterday in the
Harvard Medical School series of popular
free lectures when he said possibly the
surgeon may Vet be able to give sight to
the blind, to furnish hearing for the deaf
and even to give new life to a heart that
has nearly stopped beating from valvular
obstruction.
He also limited that some day healthy
human kidneys may by some sort Of cold
storage or other preservative means be
kept till needed and then substituted by
a surgeon for the worn out and useless
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
WILL MAKE 24-Fo0T CHANNEL
Dredging Machine Canton Begins
Work Off Alexandria.

The scoop dredging machine Canton,
belonging TO Sanford e. Brooks of Balti-
more, has begun dredging operations in
the river channel off Alexandria under
contract with the United States army
engineers to deepen the water at the Vir-
ginian city to twentyfour feet at low
tide. The contractors for this dredging
work arc performing it under difficulties
Owing TO the fact that if a pump dredg-
ing machine were used on the work the
pipe line from it would block the wharves
at Alexandria II could not be used. To
overcome this difficulty II has been found
necessary TO use a dredge of the type of
the Canton TO dig up the mud and de-
post 1t on dump scows. which are taken
TO the dredge Dewey, lying between
Jones point and the shipyard, which
pumps the material into the cove at Bat
terry Rodgers. The contract for the
dredging of the channels at Alexandria
calls for the excavating of cocoon cubic
yards Of material, and the dredges will
be employed upon the work until well
into the summer. The dredging lines 1t
is said. go within three feet Of the Alex
andria wharves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13

Funeral services for William Tobias
Walker, a native and resident Of Wash
ington for eighty years. who died, after
an illness of nearly year. at his resi-
dence, 2156 California avenue northwest,
Saturday, were held at his late home this
afternoon. The interment was private
The pallbearers were selected from Ben
Jamin B. French Lodge, No. Is. F. A. A.
M. of which Mr.. Walker had been q
member for many years. Members of the
Association of the Oldest Inhabitants.
to which organization Mr.. Walker also
belonged. were in attendance. as well as
representatives of the financial and in
dustrial interests Of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
kidneys Of some patient, who may then
Ailments Defying Surgery.

He said that whereas cancer is always
durable by the surgeon II he be given
the opportunity early enough. not one
in fifty cases of cancer of the stomach
and not one in one hundred OF certain
other kinds Of internal cancer reach the
knowledge OF the SURGEON early enough
to save the sufferer. The one thing above
all Others that has hitherto defied the
surgeon. he said has been obstruction
OF the circulation of the blood. located in
either the arteries or in the valves of
the heart, but the wonderful things ac-
complished by DR.. Carrel in New York
by putting a clamp on the heart. the
speaker believed. open up a wonderful
vista Of possibilities for the future of
surgery.
II some way can be found to clear out
an INSTRUCTED valve, he asserted, a man
who finds it almost impossible to mount
one flight of stairs would be just as well
as anybody else as soon as the obStruc-
ton to his blood circulation was removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
SEEKING THE FOOTPADS.
Postmaster Walters at West Falls
Church Able to Attend to Business.

Christopher G. Walters. postmaster at
Yves, Falls Church. Va. who was MUIR
derously assaulted and robbed Saturday
night while on his way home from his
place Of business, was able to attend to
business today. The cut he received on
his head at the hands Of his assailants is
giving him some trouble. but serious con-
sequences are not anticipated.
Mayor George ". Hawxhurst and the
three members OF the town council are
conducting an investigation. with the hope
Of discovering the footpads.
It is reported that two strange white
men were seen In the vicinity Of Falls
Church Saturday afternoon. and it is sus-
pected that they were implicated in the
assault and robbery. Tie same men were
seen about IL o'clock Saturday night in
Ballston. Mr.. Walters is satisfied that he
was assaulted by white men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13

taken place simultaneously with the con-
cussion. when the projectile struck the
armor plate. but now, by means of this
new explosive, the projectile can be sent
through the armor into a ship: then the
explosion would follow, which would rend
the ship asunder.
Should the Mexican situation involve
the United States in warfare ours would
be the government to- fire these modern
projectiles in a naval battle. The United
States government has sole control OF
my new explosive"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
RossIyn Company to Furnish
Electricity in Virginia.
HEADS OFF NEW CONCERN
Announcement Follows Temporary
Organization of Rival Company.
ALEXANDRIA C0UNTYCoMMENT
Attention Called to Fact That Same
Officials Are in Both
Organizations.

Announcement by the Rosslyn Electric
and Gas Company that il will furnish
electric current for lighting throughout
Alexandria county, Va, has followed the
temporary organization of a new COM
paAy to furnish electricity for light and
power TO the county residents
The new company will will make no
further move toward actual operations, it
is believed by those with knowledge of
the situation. if the Rosslyn Electric and
Gas Company proceeds to make good on
its announcement.
The statement from the gas COM
pany is regarded as a direct reply to
the announcement of the new electric
known that the new company was in
the process of formation and that an
election of officers had been held. with
NJ e. Church Of Falls Church as presi-
dent The organiza ton was only
temporary. it was explained. the per-
manent organization to await the ac
tion of a committee of seven in pro-
curing a charter from the Virginia
state authorities. and choose officers
under it.
1t developed that the purpose of this
move was to bring the attention of the
people of Alexandria county to the
benefits of electric ligsting and call at
tention to the delay of the Rosslyn
ing electric current throughout the
county, as was understood at the time
of organization il would do.
Gas Company's Answer.
The response of the Rosslyn Electric
and Gas Company is the latest develop
mcnt. In full-page advertisement in an
Alexandria county paper it announces
IT'S intention to furnish electric current
for lighting purposes throughout that
section. 1t is generally understood the
purpose is to buy the current from the
old Dominion and Great Falls Railroad
COMPANY. the plant of which adjons that
IF the Rosslyn Electric and Gas Com
pany.
" that some OF the officers of the Ross
ivn Electric and Gas Company have
been named temporary officers OF the
new electric company. NJ. E. Church,
as president of the electric company and
he Is vice president of the Rosslyn Elec-
trfc and Gas Company. According to
those familiar with the affairs of the gas
company. ii is controlled by John r. Nc
Lean. the president of the Washington
Gas Light Company. Douglass Mackall
is the president.
New Plant Established.
When the Rosslyn company was first
started ii merely distributed gas bought
from the Georgetown Gas Company, a
subsidiary concern of the Washington
Gas Light Company. Since, however,
a gas-making plant has been built by the
Rosslyn company.
The understanding, it is asserted by
those who are interested in the develop
ment of the country west of the Potomac,
was that the Rosslyn company. In addi-
ton TO providing gas, was also to FUR
nfsh electric current. 1t appears. how
ever, that the Rosslyn company did nd
move fast enough to suit some.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Judge Parker of Kentucky Dead.

LEXINGTON, KY, March 13.-Watts
Parker, one of the best known jurists
in the south. died at his home here to-
day. He was for twenty years judge of
the twenty-second judicial circuit of Ken
tuclV, and was probably the oldest cir
cult jurist in point Of service in the
country. Death was due to heart dis
ease. Judge Parker was sixty three
years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Revenue Cutter Discovers Wreck.

BEAUFORT, n. c., March 1S.-The
United States revenue cutter Seminole
has discovered the wreckage Of a vessel
in the vicinity of Ocracoke. 1t consists of
the side of a ship and its spars and rig
ging The weather is too rough to de-
stroy 1t, but this will be done as soon as
the gale moderateS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Music for the Blind.

A special program OF volunteer music
for the blind, to be given in the lecture
hall of the Public Library Thursday
evening at O'Clock. will be presented
by Miss Grille Louise Corey. soprano.
and Earl Carbauh, baritone. Dramatic
readings Will be given by Mrs. Howell
Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
UNITED STATES OWNS
GREATEST EXPLOSIVE
Hudson Maxim Declares It
Will Prove to Be Revelation
in Warfare.

BOSTON. March 13.-Hudson Maxim,
who is in Boston on a business trip, SAID
today that the United States has new
explosive which is the most destructive
possessed by any nation.
1T will prove a revelation in warfare
and will do almost everything. except.
perhaps. blow the whole crust on the
EARTH" said Mr.. Maxim.
THE value of this explosive lies In the
fact that it will send projectile through
any armor. and the explosion will not
take place until after this projectile has
passed through the armOr.
First Passes Through Armor.
Heretofore. with all explosives. no
matter bow powerful. the explosion has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Charges Made in House.

The letter of Dean Worcester, dated
February 81, is addressed to the mem
bers of the Anti-Imperialist League.
The league through it's secretary and
attorney. took a large port in the pros
ecution before Congress of the charges
that land transfers in the Philippines
were being made contrary to the law
of the islands. The investigation fol-
lowed the charges made in the House
of Representatives by Representative
John A Martin of Colorado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
ANDERSON GOES TO JAIL,
HELD FOR GRAND Jury
Slayer of Joseph Auburn Com
mitted, Following Investiga-
ton by the Coroner.

Charles Anderson. colored, who stabbed
and killed Joseph Auburn. a waiter en-
ployed in the Post Cafe, at 18th and +
streets northwest, Saturday night, was
committed to Jail this afternoon to await
the action of the grand jury. He was
received in the prison on a commitment
made out by Coroner hewitt, following
the holding of an inquest at the morgue
over the remains of the dead man.
Considerable interest was shown at
the hearing by relatives and friends OF
the prisoner. There were friends of Az
burn also in attendance. Attorney +.
Elwood Pratt represented the prisoner,
while Assistant United States Attorney
Peelle represented the government.
Summary of the Testimony.
DR. Harry S. Lewis. member of the
staff of surgeons at the Emergency Hos
pital. explained that Auburn was suffer
ing from a wound in the left side of his
neck when he reached the hospital.
The important blood vessels had been
severed, said the surgeon, and the
man bled to DEATH
Serst. John +. Cats and Policeman
Downs of the first precinct explained the
part they took in the investigation They
were told in the cafe that Anderson had
cut Auburn. They questioned Anderson
and he admitted he had done it.
Did Anderson make any effort 10 get
away? Sergt. Cats was asked
He did not the witness responded.
When we got there he was hopping up
the blood from the floor
Sergt. Cats produced the knife Ander-
son had used.
Max Goldsmith. 1117 9th street north
west. manager of the Post cafe. testified
that the use of profanity attracted his
attention to Auburn and Anderson. The
men were clinched. he said, and he told
them to cut 1T out
They separated" said witness, land
told Auburn to go in the kitchen and
wipe some blood off his nose. l didn't
know the knife had been used
Police Summoned.
He subsequently, sent for the police.
When he first saw the combatants
Anderson's attitude was that of one
defending himself.
George Brooks. William Clark and
at the cafe, were examined. but they
were unable 10 throw any light on the
tragedy.
Condition Of the Body.
DR.. Charles S. White. deputy coroner.
testified that upon examination Of the
body he found only one stab wound
in the left side of the neck and a
bruise on the mans forehead.
Auburn's body is resting in one of
the cold storage compartments at the
morgue. His friends in Worcester,
Mass, have been notified Of his death,
but the body has not yet been claimed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Member of Swiss Council Dead.

Word has been received at the Swiss
legation here OF the death Of Dr. Z.
Branner. a member OF the Swiss federal
council. He was elected TO the council
In 1897, and was president OF the con-
federation in 1Hl1 and 1905. He was
hfty-dye years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13

Edward Taney of Enlmitsburg, Nd,
received a telegram from Kansas City,
Mo. telling OF the sudden death OF his
son Roger Brook fancy. He was a na-
tive Of EmmitSbuTG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Risks in Smoking.

An interesting statement by Or. Rich
ardson was that cancer on the lip is
quite common and is largely due to
smoking a. clay pipe. the stem of which
sticks to the lip and removes portion
of the membrane. forming the seat of
the cancer. Cigarette smoking may also
cause cancer on tho lip, owing to the
tendency Of the paper to stick TO the lip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Wants an Investigation.

The motive Of Secretary Worcester, he
says in his statement, is to force the
Anti-Imperialist League to investigate
the conduct Of its secretary, Ervins
Winslow, and its attorney, Mr. Ralston
both of whom are included in his de-
nunciation.
Il charge Erving Winslow.' SAYS Sec
rotary Worcester. with the onense OF
making. through the medium of the pub
lie press, willfully, false statements rela-
tive TO the conduct of officials of the Phil
ippines government.
Il charge Jackson II. Ralston with IiO-
lating the ethics of his profession by en-
deavoring. under the guise OF submitting
brief. to smuggle into the evidence to
be considered by the committee on insular
affairs false testimony of his own, and
this after the evidence had been closed,
so that the persons thus unjustly at
tackled might be judged without any OPP
portunity to be heard in their own de-
Tense.
Il charge him, further. with making,
both in this So-called brief and in the
public press, deliberate false statement
as to what the testimony in the case
shows. The opportunity Of proving the
whole truth or falsity Of my charges is
a most exceptional one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Water Front Searched.

The police Of the harbor precinct made
a diligent search Of the water front. Sew
eral members Of the precinct, under the
direction Of Lieut.. Dean, left their head
quarters in the launch Major Sylvester
and searched the water front up to the
Chain bridge. Their efforts, however.
proved fruitless.
Following several reports that man
resembling DIR. Gray had been seen in the
suburbs. Maj. Sylvester yesterday had
members of the mounted squad make a
search OF the woods. For five hours the
men rode about the country, and during
their search Of the woods also questioned
residents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
CANAL MAY Be DRAINED
NSEARCH FORD GRAY
Police Department Makes Ten
tative Arrangements With
Company Officials.

The next step to be taken by the po-
lice In the search for DR.. William Gray,
who has been missing since March 1,
may be the draining of the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal east of 31st street.
Although it has not been definitely de-
cided that this step shall be taken, the
police today got in communication with
the officials of the canal company with
the view to having the water drained off
the canal.
For several hours yesterday residents
Of Georgetown. equipped with a long pole
with hooks attached, dragged the canal
for several squares, hoping to locate
the body and incidentally earn the re-
ward Of 500 offered by relatives for the
discovery of the whereabouts Of DR.. Gray
or Of his body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
RALST0N HITS BACK
Says Moral Torpor Charac-
terizes Dean Worcester.
DEFENDS HIS OWN ACTION
Every Statement in Brief, He De-
clares, Was Backed by Testimony.
ECHO OF PUBLIC LANDS CASE
Secretary Of Interior of Philippines
Made Charges in Letter to
Anti-Imperialist League.
DEFENDS HIS OWN ACTION
ECHO OF PUBLIC LANDS CASE

Moral torpor,' as the quality most
distn; gushing Dean Worcester, secretary
of the interior of the Philippine Islands, is
return compliment for being called a
liar paid by Jackson H. Ralston,' coun-
selor-at-law. and attorney for the Anti
| Imperialist League in the recent inves-
| tigation by Congress- Of the administra-
ton of public lands in the philippines.
Mr.. Worcesters violent outbreak, re-
torts Attorney Ralston. simply furnishes
new illustration Of his unfitness to be
the ruler of subject people, meaning
the F'ilipinos.
Mr.. Raston, who was seen at his omces
in the Bond building this morning, said
he was not prepared to make reply at
this time as he had not seen the text
of the statement of the Philippines ad-
ministrator, made public this morning.
and does not know that it contains any
specific charges. Until he knows exactly
what he is accused of, he says. he can
not make an intelligent defense.
Supported by Testimony.
'There was no fact alleged in my
brief" Mr. Ralston declared, however,
which is not to be found in the rec
ords and for the most part in the very
testimony of Secretary Worcester, who
testified to the most astonishing trans
actions in public lands, without, evil
IDENTIFY. the smallest moral concep-
ton of their improperly l should
except some references, which ] mace,
to the printed laws of the Philippine
Islands, always to be considered in evil
dence."
The only specific complaint contain
ed in the statement of Dean Worcester,
as made public through the press. Mr.,
Ralston Indicated was a criticism or
his method of procedure. accusing him
of violating the ethics OF his pro-
fession by endeavoring. under the gu1se
of submitting a brief, to smuggle into
the evidence to be considered by the
COMMITTEES on insular affairs false
the evidence had been closed, so thai
the persons thus unjustly attacked
might be judged without any oppor-
tunity to be heard in their own de-
Tense.
The copy of the letter to the commit
tee on insular affairs, accompanying his
brief as exhibited by Mr.. Ralston, bears
date of February IL. Mr.. Ralston points
out that the report Of the committee was
not made until the day before the ad-
journment of Congress. He makes no
further comment at this time.
THE constitutional difficulty with Dean
Worcester" said Mr.. RalSton, sis that
he does net know the meaning of i'm
morality in dealing in public lands. When
Mr.. Worcester points out single spe-
cific false statement made by me 1t Will
be time for ME to reply
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-06
HEGEWISCR.

Mrs. Fl. Box of Superior avenue en-
tertained the Thursday Afternoon club
at her home last Friday afternoon
The ladies' were entertained at pedro.
which was played small tables.
arranged in the parlors After
several games were played prizes were
awarded. Mrs. Ray Stevenson received
the first and Mrs Fred Buckmaster
the consolation. A dainty luncheon was
then served and very pleasant after
noon was enjoyed by all
Miss Edna Oder and Fay Hammer
ing were Chicago visitors last Friday
evening
The Pvthian sisters held their reEu :
lar lodge meetings at Jordan's hall last
Thursad vevening
Mrs E Jacobson was a Chicago Wis
itor last Saturday.
Mrs f. Fl. Miles spent last Friday
here among friends
Miss Maude Bundy was a Hammond
visitor last Saturday afternoon.
Miss Louise Jordan and DR.. s L
Brown were out-of-town visitors Fri
DAY afternoon.
Mrs E. Jacobson. Mrs. "A A. Kuss
Mrs J. Hohwy and Miss Lena Reed at
tended a piano recital at TIE Fine Arts
building in the city last FRIDAY even
/ ing. in which Miss Ella Hohwy tool
part. A most delightful evening was
enjoyed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-06
HOBART

Miss Mary Wiseman was in Chicago |
visiting with friends yesterday.
Louis Maybaum of Gary is here sick |
at the home of his brother Fred. He |
was operated on last Thursday and is
getting along nicely
John Fieck, who has been working
the past week at West Chicago was
home a few hours yesterday afternoon.
He started work last evening at
canaugh as third trick operator
Mesdames John Hillman and William
Ewighieben were in Chicago Friday
Eewmans garage on Third street is
almost completed and will be ready for
occupancy within few days.
Mrs. John Griffin Of Valparaiso Wis
tied with relatives here yesterday.
On Friday evening, at the hour of
about IL, considerable excitement was
caused at the Klaussen home, on Main
street. Just as Mrs. Klaussen's son
Fred was returning home he was noti-
fed by Mr.. Mariner, who stays at the
hotel and who had discovered and had
been watching for some time that
which seemed to be a fire emerging
from the roof of the house. Mr.. Klaus
sen, being much excited over the event.
soon had all the members of the house
scene. but close investigation found
| that. owing to the stiffness of the
night. the smoke from the chimney
] fell and swept over the roof of the
/ house which seemed as It were to
come from beneath the shingles.
/ Hobart was victorious in both bas-
ketban games played on Saturday
| evening. The game between Hebron
and the local high school team was a
| very slow one owing mainly to Hebron
| not knowing the rules of the game
the score being 40 TO IS. The score
| between the Wheeler alumni and Ho-
bart alumni was % to 5.
Jerome Shearer was the victim of q
severe accident SATURDAY. While
! chopping wood the axe slipped and GU
the main artery in his foot near tn.
ankle Medical aid was soon attained
and the wound dressed. Mr.. Shears
is getting along nicely as could b.
expected
Mr. and Mrs Hon and family an,
Miss Kittie Burns of Chicago visites
at the home of Rev. VIM. HofY owe
Sunday and celebrated his birthda,
anniversary.
Miss Katherine Tree and brother E,
and Miss Edith Belle of Chicago visite
over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Stew
Tree and family
A large party of Chicago peopl
. came out on Saturday evening an
: held surprise party on Mrs. Georg
Marches OF Liverpool in honor of he
! birthday anniversary.
: Sheldon Kent OF Gary visited wit
friends here over sunday.
Eddie Kruse of Michigan is here Wis
9 iting with friends and relatives.