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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
Never, Since the Frederick
Piano Co. Bought the Knabe
Store on F Street, Has
Equal Chance Been
Offered to Own a
Real HiSh-Grade Piano
at Such Trifling Cost.
Pianos of Worldwide Fame May
Be Had at Prices of Medium
Grade Instruments.
Uprights AS Low AS $lOO.

When the Frederick Piano Company does anything. it
does thoroughly. Most people in Washington know this
to be from observation. When this company
mined to get home for its growing business it
about it calmly and deliberately until the right place
found and then-took it. The result will speak itself
when completed, which will be in few days. will
believe. be found to be the artistic and thoroughly
equipped piano warerooms in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
A CLIMAX IN PIANO BARGAINS

Our present stock is offered for sale at absurd
prices because-to be frank-we want open up
only with fresh and stock. The pianos we
have here are just good as those coming = the
same makes, the styles; just as good in every
material way. except that of coming right from the
cars to the new building
The best pianos made in this whole round
world. The best by test everybody knows whose
opinion is worth anything, are right here now-thc
KNABE, that tried and true king of them all The
HARDNIAN. that beautiful. artistic and most dur
able pianoforte. The LUDWIG, the FREDER-
lex and lots of others; all brand-new; grands and
uprights.
The climax Of piano bargains is reached right
here in offering such magnificent instruments at
such absurd prices they selling for. Little
Quarter Grands in rare mahogany cases, regular
Plenty of uprights of the $500 grade low as $3.50
these prices again.
In used uprights = not old secondhand ones;
just used sllghtly-a fine array is shown. 1ou can
get your choice among such makes Chickering.
Hardman, Weber. knabe, Hanes Bros, Decker
Bros, Fischer, Miller kranich & Bach, Steger,
Foster, Brewster, Ludwig, Frederick, Behning and
lots of others splendid company to pick from) at
prices as low as 81 50, Sl4o, $l3o $l2o and Sloo.
BEAR IN MIND, PLEASE, that this sale is
going on at the OLD ADDRESSES street.
TERMS OF PAYMENT are attractive; in
some cases as low as S. month.
PIANOS FOR RENT. Rent your seasons
piano NOW and save the cost of moving, which
vel omit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17

Galveston's Causeway.
From the Galveston News
A movement on the part of business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-17
A Domestic Demand Satisfied.

From the New York Sun.
Bhlebeard explained:
They always wanted more closet room,
and now they have it, he cried.
Thus the forbidden chamber was ac-
counted for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
SECOND BRIBERY TRIAL.
Ohio Sergeant-at-Arms Faces Ac-
cusers at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, s, Ohio, June 3l-The second
bribery trial. resulting from the investi-
cation Of alleged grating in the last
state legislature. began today before
Judge f. H. Kinkead in common pleas
court with the examination of veniremen
10 secure a jury To try Rodney J. Diegle,
senate sergeant-at-arms, accused of aid
ing ir the solicitation of bribe from de-
tectivcs. Diegle was jointly indicted with
Senator l.. K. Andrews, whose trial Will
follow.
The biggest fight in the case is ex-
uerted to come when the defense and
state clash over the adnissibility of die
tagraph" evidence. The tirst trial that
Of state Representative George b. Nye
of Pike county. resulted in Nyes acquit-
tai A delay resulted after Judge kinkead
had opened court. when II was found
that when Mr.. Diegle entered his de-
m,lrrers 10 the indictment against him he
had withdrawn his plea of not guilty.
and hence it .as necessary for him to
plead over again
IN was also discovered that the prose
c,Itor.s office had neglected to put on the
court journal the entry showing that
the court had overruied the motions TO
quaSh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
7AFTS CELEBRATE
SILVER JUBILEE IN
BLAZE OF BEAUTY
White House and Lawn, Like
FairyIand. Thronged
With Guests.
FUNCTION UNPARALLELED
IN MANSIONS HISTORY
Over Five Thousand In Garden Fete
Shake Hands With Happy Hosts.
DANCING FOLLOWS RECEPTION
Cabinet, Congress, the Supreme
Court and Diplomatic Corps Rep
resented in the Throng Of
Notable Persons.
Over Five Thousand In Garden Fete
Shake Hands With Happy Hosts.
DANCING FOLLOWS RECEPTION
Grounds Open Tonight.

BY direction OF President and
Mrs. Taft. the beautifully illu-
minated grounds OF the White
House viii be open to the WASH
lnston public tonight from o'clock
TO 10 O'Clock. All the lllumInations
most unusual and attractive in the
history of the presidential home
will be retained, and the Marine
band Will furnish a splendid pro-
gram of music. The White House
Will not be open.
President Taft will not be present
to greet those who visit the
grounds. having left today for New
York, but he has given instructions
that tonieht's grounds be an exact
duplicate In every way. Including
Illumination and music. OF last
night. The chairs that were used
by the guests last night will be at
the disposal OF visitors tonight, and
the big searchiight will play upon
the fountain and other points Of In
terest.
The public Will be admitted
through the southeast and south
west gates. Tho east and other
gates near the White House will be
closed. The police department will
have a large force OF men on hand
to protect visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
UNCOVERING MAINE WRECR
Water in Cofferdam Fifteen Feet Be-
low Sea Level.

HAVANA. June A.-The water in the
cofferdam surrounding the wreck of the
battleship Maine had been lowered fifteen
feet below the sea level at 10 o'clock this
morning. This is the lowest point to which
the water has fallen. and a great addi-
tional area Of the wreck was uncovered
However, no further recovery Of relics
or bones was made.
II is the intention of the engineers to
hold the water at this level for some days
and vigorously prosecute the work Of
cleaning out and exploring the hull, and
also of stripping the upper decks Of all
things left standing
The cofferdam continues to give evil
dcnce OF its complete stability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
MEXICAN BOY LYNCHED
FOR KILLING AMERICAN
Hanged to a Telephone Pole
in Principal Street of
ThorndaIe, Tex. :

THORNDALE, Tex. June 2O-The
whiting OF a stick led to the killing OF
Charles Zeitung, a garage owner and
the subsequent lynching OF a Mexican
youth here last night. Whether the boy
was citizen of the United States or of
Mexico is not known. The sheriff of
Milan county is on his way to Thorndale
to investigate
The Mexican. a lad of about eighteen
years. whose name has not been ascer-
tained was sitting on the sidewalk in
front Of Zeitung's garage early last night,
industrously welding his pocket knife
and making a pile of shavingS. Zeitung
protested against the ltttering up of the
entrance to his place of business and or
dered the youth to stop This. according
to bystanders. angered the Mexican and
he stabbed Zeitung through the heart.
Hanged With Harness Chains.
The youth was arrested and lodged
In the town Jail. Shortly after night
fall mob of about 100 men gathered,
stormed the prison and took out the
Mexican.
Some Of the party went for ropes. but
others in the crowd we're impatient
and held up a Mexican truck farmer
who was driving load of water
melons to market.
The team was unhitched and the four
trace chains fastened together. One
end of the chain was fastened about
the neck of the youth and another
boy climbed a telephone pole, throwing
the free end over a beam. The Mexi-
can was hoisted about six feet from the
ground and the free end was made fast
to a foot spike In a pole.
The crowd quickly dispersed, but the
body hung for an hour before IT was
lowered
The lynching occurred on the princi-
pal street of Thorndale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
WON BY AMERICANS.
Three Yachts Bunched in Lead in
International Races.

KEEL. Germany. June 2O.-The second
event in the International yacht races for
sender class boats was won today by the
American racers in one, two. three order.
Gina was first Bibilot second and Beaver
third
These three American yachts We're
punched far ahead of the German com
petitors Tilly XIV. the Wannsee and
Seehund III. which finished in the order
named.
Gina. the winner, is owned and was
sailed by Guy Lowell of the Eastern
Yacht Club whose crew consisted of
u. r. Harding and Arthur Adams of
The elapsed times were as follows:
Gina, R:25.31; Bibilot. 2:25.39; Beaver.
o:26: Tilly XIV. 2:27.55.5: Wansee, 2:32.3
and Seehund III. S5.
Tilly XIV alone sailed unreefed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
MINISTER ENDS HIS LIFE.
Fires Bullet in Brain While Visiting
His Birthplace.

ALBANY, y. Y. June D.-Acton Civil,
an aged Methodist minister, who re-
turned to his birthplace near here two
weeks ago with his wife and children,
killed himself by firing q 80 caliber bull
let through his brain early today. IL is
believed that he was mentally unbal-
anced.
Civil had been working hard for some
time and came here to rest at the family
homestead. where his sister lives. Just
after the family retired for the night
they were startled to hear a shot. and
after a short search discovered Civil S
body stretched out on the bed In his
room. O stream of blood gushing from Q
gaping hole in his right temple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
ACCUSES CHICAGO BANKER.
Head of Bankrupt Company Con-
fesses to Illegal Practices.

MUSK ECON. Mich, June H.-At
secret meeting Of the creditors of the
bankrupt American Electric Fuse Com
pany of Muskegon. held here last night,
at the fuse company's office, Frank G.
Iones president of the concern, who has
admitted forgeries totaling $4,000. de-
clared that a former business associate.
who is Chicago banker, knew all about
his forgeries and illegal business methods.
Jones declared that this man knew OF
tho compony's financial situation all the
time and was familiar with all his ques
tjonable operations to keep it on Its feet.
The fuse company assuming the debts of
other concerns in which his associate and
he were interested, he said' brought on
the exposure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Many Coronation Honors
Conferred by the King

LONDON. June 2O-The coronation has
been signalized by a free-handed distri-
button of honors In the list announced
last night the colonial premiers figure
prominently Sir Joseph Ward, prime
minister of New Zealand, is promoted 70
a baronetcy. Andrew Fisher. premier of
Australia. and Sir Edward Morris. pre-
mier of Newfoundland, are made privy
councillors.
The Earl of Crewe who was the liberal
leader in the house of lords until his
withdrawal recently on account OF i'll
ness, is made a marquis.
Lord Curzon of kedeston and Lord
Brassey are made earls. and Lord Rose
berry is made an earl of the United King
dom He will hereafter be known as the
Earl of Midlothian.
DR.. Osler Made a Baron.
The bestowal Of a baronetcy upon Dr.
William Osler, regius professor of med
icine at oxford and formerly professor
Of medicine at Johns Hopkins University.
at Baltimore, and McGill University, at
Montreal. is the most interesting item
In the honor list TO Americans and Cana
dians.
The Master Of Erbank Che chief lib
eral whip OF the house of commons):
Lord knollys. the kings secretary: Lord
Allendale and the Ri Hon. A. Akers-
Douglas. NJ. P. unionist. are made WIS.,
counts.
Besides Lord Knolly the other secretary
of the king is recognized. Lieut.. Col. Sir
Arthur Bigge being one OF nine new bar
ons created The others are Viscount
Montgarret, Sir Charles B. McLaren. Sir
CONTINUED on Firth PaeAS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Heavy Express Train Wrecked.

PLYMOUTH n. H., June 2O.-While
travelling at fifty miles an hour over a
straight stretch Of track on the White
mountain division of the Boston and
Maine railroad, a few miles north of here
last night. the Canadian Pacific express.
bound from Montreal to Boston. left the
rails. Every one of the six cars, which
made up the heavy train. Jumped the
irons. No one waS seriously injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Free With His Gun.

Whitney Is the short man" of an at
tempted saloon hold-up at Monida. Mon.
Friday. He shot the officer who had him
in custody and fatally wounded the Ore
gon Short Line conductor who assisted
the officer McGill was shot because the
bandit needed his horse: Scott because
he was guarding bridge, and Oley be-
cause he was a member of a pursuing
posse
The fugitive is believed to be some
where between Idaho Falls and Black
foot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
.HAVEMEYER UPHELD
Son Defends Every Action of
''Sugar King"
PLANS TO FIGHT TRUST
Explains His Purpose to House In
vestigating Committee.
VIEWS AS TO COMBINATIONS
Believes His Father Acted From
VIEWS AS TO COMBINATIONS
Believes His Father Acted From
Philanthropic Motives in Form
ing First Company.

Horace Havemeyer, the twenty five
year-old son Of the late sugar king. II. O.
Havemeyer. today told the House sugar
trust investigating committee OF his
plans to fight the so-called trust his
father built up Incidentally the young
sugar man defended every action OF his
father and scored those who today would
condemn him
In brief the plan of Mr.. Havemeyer
Is to procure from the courts the right
to vote the $4,000. 900 worth of COM
mon stock in the National Sugar Re
fining Company now in the name Of
ferred stock Of that company to make a
majority interest. and then manage the
company in opposition TO the American
Sugar Refining Company.
Il want to make a career for myself"
declared the young millionaire. 4 have
no interest in the American company and
no sympathy with those who are running
il now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Mother Stops Sunday Racing.

FLINT Mich. June 30.-To fulfill
promise to his mother. wild Bob" Bur-
man, the speed king. declared yesterday
that he would never again indulge in
automobile racing on Sunday AS a result
OF his decision one Sunday exhibition has
already been Cancelled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Alumni Day at Lexington.

LEXINGTON, Va, June 2O-Large
crowds were present at the exhibition
drills which were a feature yesterday Of
the commencement exercises at Virginia
Military Institute There was a parade
in honor Of the board Of visitors. Today
is alumni day Many old cadets are pres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Drowned Changing Seat in Boat.

SOUTH BERWICK, Me- June 2O-Al-
though Joseph Welsh had many times
cautioned his nineteen children against
changing seats in a boat. he failed to
heed his own admonition. and was
drowned in knights pond last night.
He was fifty-seven years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Lorimer Investigation Commit
tee Begins Its Probing.
HEARSAY EVIDENCE ONLY
c. H. Mccormick of International
Harvester Company Witness. /
HAD HEARD OF THE ACTIVITY
His Firm Declined to Contribute to
Fund in the Interest of
Lorimer

Little hut hearsav evidence vas
brought out today, when the Senate
Lorimer investigating committee held
its initial hearing in the Inquiry that
Is to go deep into the charges Of cor
ruption in the election Of the Junior
senator from Illinois
Cyrus H. Mccormick president of the
International Harvester Company, was
before the committee IN tell what he
knew OF the collection Of one-hun-
dred- d-thousand-dollar fund. alleged to
have-been used I'm Lorimer's behalf
He testified that Clarence s. Funk.
general manager of the company. had
told him OF activity in behalf Of Loriner
and that their corporation had been in
vited by Edward Hines of the Hines
Lumber Company 20 contribute to the
election fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Five Thousand Shake Hands.

A minute later he began receiving the
congratulations Of the five thousand and
more invited guests and acknowledging
greeting with a hearty handshake and
a smile. Mrs. Taft surprised those who
had feared that her health would not
permit her 70 receive with the President
during tn. evening by remaining at his
side until the last guest had been pre-
sented
.'Oh -h-h-h isn't that beautiful be-
came a bromide last night AS each
guest after leaving silk hat or evening
coat stepped from the entrance corridor
Of the White House through the broad
6oorway leading to the lawn there was
the same exclamation a. eve caught
sight OF the myriads of rainbow colored
electric lights, the fantastic japanese lam
terms, the gorgeous fountain sparkling as
its waters played in the light of powerful
searchlights.
Descriptions of wonderful fetss on the
sweeping grounds Of Versailles were. At
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Practically Suppresses Traffic.

Those proposed by the bill" says the
report. would practically effect the
entire suppression of the traffic in al
coholic beverages in the District of
Columbia, which the Commissioners are
not prepared to advise. as it Is not
manifest to them that it would be
intrinsically wise. nor that there is an
approximate unanimitty or preponder-
ance Of public sentiment to that effect
in this community
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Rejects Commission Plan.

LANSING, Mich. June 2o.-The commits
sion form of government. by revisal of
the city's charter. was defeated yesterday
at special election. by a vote Of 1891
to 121i. The "antis" carried every pre-
ClnCt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
ONE KILLED, FOUR HURT,
BY DESPERATE IN IDAHO
Outlaw Had Participated in
Attempt to Rob Saloon in
Monida, Mont.

POCATELLO. Idaho. June 30.-William
F.. Kidd. railroad conductor. dead: Samuel
Melton. deputy sheriff. seriously wounded;
Edgar McGill, ranchman, wounded. Reu-
ben Scott watchman. three fingers shot
away; Robert Obey. constable. wounded
Those are the known victims of Hugh
Whitney, an outlaw. added to the iden-
titled sufferers there may be others whose
fate has yet to be learned. 1t Is rumored
that the bandit has killed his former
partner in crime. and there is an uncon-
firmed report from Blackfoot. Idaho. that
he shot and killed a boy to secure pos
session of the fresh horse the lad was
riding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Blood Trail Across State.

The bandits trail of blood extends half
way across eastern Idaho. A whole re-
gion has been terrorized by his deeds.
Posses are out from every town. and the
governor Of the state Is considering
plan for calling out portion OF the
Idaho National Guard.
Bloodhounds have taken up his trail
at times but a more formidable pursuit
is that begun yesterday by a band of
Blackfoot Indians Who unite with the
instinct of the hounds the sagacity of
the scout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Features of the Bill.
Views of Assessor Richards.

Assessor Richards was asked by the
Commissioners To report to them on the
bill. He said concerning the salient
features: The manner of selecting the
board is change from the present
la w and the wisdom of such a change
may be left to Congress. The require
ment as to signers would probably
restrict the saloons to a limited bust
ness area. but the provisions regarding
churches and schools are so drastic
as to leave few places in the city
where a license could be established" :"
The commissioners report that they
do not see any need for a change in
the excise board and that they see no
reason for an enlargement of the zones
of prohibftion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Hitch in the Plans.

Mr. Havcmeyer said he did not get very
far in hiS plans about the National be
cause the American Sugar Refining Com
pany notified Mr. Post that ii would
hold him personally responsible If he
trans terred to Havemeyer, as desired, the
S1o.uto,pD worth of common stock of
the National which had stood in Post $
name for the iiavemeyer estate since lts
issuance, and by which Hayemeyer would
have controlled the National. The trans
fer OF the stock and It's legality is still
subject OF litigation.
1t Is my intention II We win that iti-
CATION to make the National Sugar Re-
timing Company real competitor of the
American Sugar Refining Company.
which owns majority OF the preferred
stock OF the National. said Mr.. Have
meyer. Il have no interest in the Ameri-
can and no sympathy with II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Mansion Brilliantly Lighted.

And as the guests turned to stroll to-
ward the White House they found still
more magical beauty to admire The En-
ecutive Mansion was outlined with thou
sands of electric lights. Befitting the
peaceful scenes around il. old Glory,
lighted hv a searchlight from the top of
the Treasury building. hung without the
slightest indication of martial flapping.
Over the south portico shimmered the flag
of the United States in electric lights.
Not only was the eye pleased last night
but also the ear. On the south portico
was the Engineers Band. and at the far
end of the grounds was the Marine Band
As soon as one finished the other began
And later in the evening the chorus of
the Washington Sangerhund. led by Hem
rich Hammer, won the applause of the
guests By singing several German songs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Explains His Retirement.

His retirement from the directorate Of
the American Sugar Refining Company
was explained by young Mr.. Havemeyer
at the request Of Chairman Hardwick
i went west on trip, and when l re-
turned said Mr.. iiavemeyer Il had
made up my mind that | wanted to take
an active interest III the National Sugar
refining Company: / wanted To make a
career for myself along that line.
went 10 Mr.. Thomas, who was then at
the head of the American, and told him
of my plans and notified him that jan
nary !. 1911. l intended to retire from
tn" directorate If the American.
Ihen, more as courtesy than any
thlng else, ! went 10 Mr. Post who was
president Of the National, and told him
thdi ! wished 10 terminate the contract
whereby the Il. II. Howell, Son & Co.
handled the Nationals business"
Why did YOU want 1t Cancelled ?" asked
Mr. HardWick.
Because ! thought the stockholders
could manage its business better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Floral Gifts Displayed.

The interior Of the White House was
unusually beautiful because many of the
floral tributes TO President and Mrs. Taft
were displayed about the rooms, contrib
uting beauty and fragrance
Most of the guests strolled through the
Executive Mansion. admiring the profu-
sion of roses and orchids; and there they
partook of the bounty of the long dining
ia BILE. The guests were we'll cared for,
as many of them We're served at small
ia bles set on the west balcony.
When all the thousands had extended
their felicitations TO the President AMI MS
wife in the fairyland of the lawn. the
host and hostess went back to the White
House: and for an hour dancing was en-
ioYed in the east room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-20
Goes Into Record.

Then he went over many matters In the
record of hts father defending his action
always and now, and then expressing his
idea that a combination of commercial |
concerns was a good thing" and that the
industrial advancement of the United
States was due TO trusts"
Mr.. Havemeyer declared it as his belief
that his father acted from philanthropic
motives in organizing the first sugar COM
bination If 1887.
He told my aunt he said that the
companies would either go busted or he
taken into a combination
The reason his father sold his holdings
in the American Sugar Refining Company
when he was president, the son said
was because he did not want any one
to say he was managing the American
for his personal benefit Young Have
meyer said his mother told him this was
his fafherS idea