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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
Fairgrounds Head Sworn In.

Edgar s. Martin. late of Cleveland,
Ohio, this afternoon was sworn in as
supervisor of the District Fairgrounds
Association.
Mr. Martin arrived in Washington this
morning, and was accompanied 10 the
District building by James l.. West. sec
rotary of the association. He was pre-
scented TO Commissioners Johnston and
Judson, Commissioner Rudolph being
away on q European trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
WOULD PUNISH TRUST HEADS.
Senator Pomerene Calls UP Resolu'
ton He introduced.

Senator Pomerene Of Ohio called up be-
fore the Senate today his resolution. In
structing the Attorney General to prose-
cute criminally the officers of the Stand
ard Oil and American Tobacco companies
for alleged persistent violation OF the
antitrust laws.
THE American people," said he. ''can-
not understand why there should be no
criminal prosecutions against these de-
PENDANTS when the government is SO Wig
orous i'm its prosecution. OF minor offend>
ers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
Questioned as to Counsel.

Just before the committee adjourned
FOR recess AIR. Hanecy asked if the Trib-
me engaged Alfred Austrian for its
counsel in the White LOrimer matter, be-
cause Of any close relations of Austrian's
firm To the states attorneys Office in Chi
caSo. from which many indictments in
the matter had emanated. AIR. keeley
responded that Mr.. Austrian was EN-
plovcd by the Tribune as its counsel long
before the White confession or the Lor-
inner election ever came up
The croSS-eXamination of Mr.. keeley
q yesterday afternoons session OF the
committee took a wide range, and there
were numerous sharp passages between
the Chicago Tribune's representative and
the attorney for Senator Lorimer.
The White confession. Mr. Kelley tes-
titled was the basis for Tribune edi-
tOrial about Bribery in the Legislature.
And that has been discredited in ev-
cry court in which White has appeaTed?'
suggested the attorney for Mr.. Lorimer.
There have been acquittals and no!le
pressing of cases., was the reply.
In answer to another question Mr..
Kelley said that the opposition OF Mr..
Mccormick OF the Tribune was pretty
strong The attorney suggested that It
was "viTulent," but the witness would
not assent to that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
LABOR LEADERS FIGHT
ANSWER UNDER OATH
Counsel for Gompers, Mitch
ell and Morrison to Oppose
Motion to Be Filed.

general answer under oath to the
charges set forth in the report of the
contempt committee will be asked of
Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and
Frank Morrison. labor leaders. in mo-
ton to be filed tomorrow before Justice
Wright by the two members of the COM
mittee of prosecutors now in this city.
Should Gompers and his associates elect
not to make such an answer, the COM
mittee will ask the court to REQUIRE them
to make specific response to series of
interroGatories to be propounded by the
committee and which will accompany the
motion
Counsel for the labor men say they
will oppose the motion requiring answer
under oath, believing their pleas filed
Monday are a sufficient response to the
rule in contempt issued against them
They urge the respondents should not
be required to make such answer as the
committee seems inclined to force. be-
cause, II is claimed, il would be a viola
ton of the fifth amendment TO the Con-
stitution, which forbids that person be
required to testify against himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26

United States Senate by legal and prop
er means
Did you ever study law
NO. but 7 have studied civic nom
esty"
'.Would YOU mind telling us where"
Not in association with YOU.
Such roar of laughter from spec
tators filed the room that Senator
Fletcher declared that there must be
no more such disturbance.
THANK YOU" replied Hanecy. adj
dressing Kelley Il am exceedingly
pleased for generating me from that
kind of civic honesty.
Many questions were asked the witness
about men being killed and MANNED in
the Tribune office. Mr.. Kelley said men
had been hurt. but denied it was law
Mace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
Will Hear Counsel Monday.

Justice Wright will hear counsel next
Monday on the question whether an
answer under oath may be required Of
the labor leaders.
Attorney J. ]. Darlington. represent
ing the committee of prosecutors, APP
peared iii court today, inquiring If Justice
Wright would hear the matter Monday
Attorney J. II. >Ralston. for the respond
ents, consented to the setting down Of
the motion for next Monday.
The committee of prosecutors seems to
have abandoned the runiored nclina-
ton to ask for summary judgment. not
withstanding the pleas OF the respond
ents. The motion for a sworn answer
is In line with the stand taken by the
committee at the hearing last Monday.
The committee expected to file the
motion today, but was delayed in the
preparation OF the interrogatories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
Cannot Fathom Delay.

WHY so important a measure Is per-
United TO lie dormant III the subcomnit-
tee on District of Columbia. its friends
saw, they cannot understand They re-
call the SEA sights that are witnessed at
the District building when the aged men,
women and other dependents call to get
their monthly allowance from the PEN
SIGN fund.
And" said one of those interested
today eff the lawmakers could witness
the scenes about the Office of the DIS
bursting officer the day the money Is due
when the funds are short they would
take prompt action upon the pending
mea sure.
The bill was favorably reported to the
last Congress, and after numerous delays
II was put en- the calendar 1t died with
the Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
Americans Safety Assured.

Comforting assurances of the safety OF
Americans at Cape Haitien. Haiti. which
is In the hands of the revolutionists, was
received by the State Department today
Consul Livingston, at the rebel port,
cabled that the citizens of this country
in northern Haiti are now fully protected
by the scout cruiser Chester and the gun
boat Peoria, and that the food supply
was ample. No American has been in
jured at Cape Haitien. nor at any other
Haitian port so far as known here. The
cruiser Des MOineS is at Port 2u Prince
and the gunboat Petrol at Gonaives.
The United States warShipS are dis
tributed along the coast so as to safe
guard foreign interests at all points
where there is any possible danger OF
conflict between the government and
revolutionary forces.
1t is believed by the Navy Depart
ment that the naval force at Haiti is
quite sufficient for the protection not
only of American but Of all foreign in
terests during the existence Of the rev.
olution, though the swift scout cruiser
Salem is being held at Norfolk in readi-
ness to sail at a moments notice to
reinforce the ships now in Haitian wa
tiers. 1t is regarded as highly desirable
that the United States government
should thus maintain sufficient force to
safeguard all foreign interests, SO as
not to afford excuse for European in
PREVENTION. but no objection will be
made to the presence of the warShipS
Of other countries having direct in
terests in Haiti. A German cruiser is
now en- route to Haiti.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
SAYS TAFT WILL ACT
ON CLERKS GAG RULE
Berger Believes Order Will Be
Modified-PIeadS for Boy
Postal Thief.

That the President will take some
action in regard TO the executive order
By which government clerks under the
civil service are prohibited from petition
ing Congress was asserted by Repre-
sentative Berger OF Wisconsin. the So
cialist member OF the House from Mil
waukee. after lie had talked with the
chief executive at the White House to-
day.
Just what this action by the President
regarding the rule made by his predc-
cessor Mr.. Berger was unwilling TO say,
but 1t is understood that the order may
be softened in some way.
Mr. Berger is heartily opposed TO the
order. He believes the government en-
ployes not only should have the right
Of petition to Congress. but should also
have the right to form unions or other
organizations il they desire.
Pleads for Dewey Carter.
Mr. Berger visited the White House
particularly in the interests OF thirteen
year-old Dewey Carter. who used to live
in Beaumont, Tex. and who is now at
the National Training School for Roys
here, sentenced to remain at the reforma-
tory five years. Young Carter, it APP
pears, was employed as messenger by
the Post Office Department TO deliver spe-
cial delivery letters. He stole So and was
sentenced to serve five years at the re-
formatory here.
Mr.. Berger contends the Post Office De-
partment has no right TO employ boys
sixteen years of age for such work lie
said the President had promised to take
the matter up.
While he was at the White House Nr.
Berger urged the President TO request
the Post Office Department TO take action
permitting the letter carriers to wear
blouses during the hot weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
OF PENSION
BILL VISIT CAPITOL
Call in Interest of Legislation
for Relief of Firemen and
PoIiCemen'S Families.

Friends of the bill providing for pen
sions for members OF the police and fire
departments of the District and their
families now pending before Congress.
visited the Capitof today and urged upon
representatives and senator's that the
measure be acted upon favorabiy at the
present session. They pointed out there
are many disabled men, widows and
orphans Of firemen and policemen who
have not been paid. their full pension
allowance and who are in need OF the
,ocecsjtiea of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
|OLD COUPLE MAKE UP
DIFFERENCES IN COURT
Wife Had Charged Non-Sup-
port After Thirty-0ne Years
of Married Life.

For twenty-eight years after We were
married there was no happier family the
world than ours. Three years ago my
husband began drinking. and this trial
IS the result.
This was the preface 20 the testimony
or Mrs. John Nash. about sixty years
old. in the Juvenile Court yesterday after
noon when she appeared as complainant
against her husband, John Nash. charg-
ing non-support. The couple have been
married thirty zone years. and are parents
of eight children. five or whom are liTins
at home Almost from the DAY her huS-
band began TO frequent saloons. the wife
said. he deserted his home al lo35'a etn
street southwest
Nash admitted lac had not been support
ing his family recently. and lad not been
living at the family home. He denica
drinking to excess. however Il am get
money l used to. Living expenses are so
high. and my wife and family expected
so much Of me, that l left. felt
couldn't stand it any longer.
Both Depart Smiling.
Judge De Lacy interrupted further pro-
ceedinps by suggesting that husband and
wife GO to his private office. talk over
their differences and see IL they could
No, agree to live together again.
TRY it. Be conscientious about it. Re
Now the relations that continued for
oyer \ score Of years. You are both too
oid now To live at daggers points" he
said. -, -, III
Twenty minutes later Nash and ms
,,,;ra entered the courtroom. smiling hap
PLY. u, ror,o,-
Pom these past three years. John is go
;nr home with me. and I'm sure well bel
happy again." said the wife.
The court congratulated the couple anal
gave them some advice. After admins
,erinp the pledge to Nash to abstain|
from the use of liquor for a year the|
fudge started the pair on their wa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
Of D|SCOURTESy
At MANASSAS DENIED
Hartman Lieut.. Rounds of
Jubilee Committee Indig-
nant Over Printed Story.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

MANASSAS, Va, July 26.-Lieut.
George c. Rounds, chairman of the Ma
nassas jubilee committee. is indignant at
recently published reports concerning In
c;viIty to the United States troopers who
attended the jubilee. He today declared
his belief that an alleged interview pub
lished as coming from Erie. Pa. was q
fabrication patched up by disgruntled
person who was denied the privilege OF
working his camera at point objcctiona-
bly, near the platform from which Presl-
dent Taft was speaking Friday afternoon,
and who left Manassas with the avowed
intention of ''scorchtng the jubilee man.
cement and the people of Manassas
Lieut.. Rounds says the speech OF Gen.
Gilman. commander-in- OF the G. A.
r., was conciliatory ard exceptionally
fine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
Duke of Westminster's Guests.
orninn f,nrfesnnndencr OF The Star.

Foreign Corfespondencc OF IHt StHr'
LONDON, July IL, 1911.
II is understood that King Alfonso and
the Queen of Spain win honor the Duke
of Westminster with stay at Eaton
Hall, Chester during the annual polo
week, which begins August g. Their
majesties were at Eaton during polo
week last year. King Alfonso was one
of the PLAYERS in the tournament. and the
queen was a spectator each day. and at
the close OF the week distributed the
prizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
HAITI IN REVOLT
EXCEPT THE CAPITAL
Believed President Simon
Must Soon FIee-Americans'
Safety Is Assured.

PORT AZ PRINCE. Haiti. July oi-
The situation Of the government is .des-
perate. With the exception of the capital
the whole republic is in revolt.
The departure OF President Simon can
not be long delayed and there is fear OF
trouble here when he leaves The army
of revolutionists in the north is march
ing rapidly on this city.
The United States cruiser Des Moines
arrived here today The German cruiser
Bremen Is expected
The Haitian gunboat Il Decembre left
here today for Aux Cages, town on
the south coast. carrying government
troops under command Of Antoine simon,
son Of the president. The vessel Is
manned by an American crew. The
troops will march on Jeremie, where the
revoIutionists are i'll control. The gum
boat Nertieres also sailed today. but her
destination was kept secret.
President Simon witnessed the de-
parture of these vessels, and later. ad-
dressing the members of the diplomatic
corps. said that the situation was not
grave. He had decided to resist the
movement against him. which lie con-
siders a brigandage and without i'm
portance, he said. The foreign diplomats
have decided to await further develop
ments before taking action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
Applause in the House.

Loud applause from both republicans
ana democrats greeted the appearance of
the secretary of the Senate on the floor
Of the House Of Representatives shortly
after noon today with the formal an
nouncement that the Senate had passed
the reciprocity bill.
That means the end of the session is
a Utmost here cried a democrat with an
e ejaculation Of thankfulness. in the rear
of the chamber, when the racket had died
away. There was another round of APP
plause at this.
Speaker Clark signed the reciprocity
measure just a moment before the House
adjourned. after being in session less than
a quarter Of an hour. adjourning on &C
count OF Representative Kip's death.
Live Issue for Months.
The reciprocity bill has been before
Congress as a live issue almost ever
since the date of its negotiation last
January, and during the greater part of
that time it has been in the Senate.
The Presidents message transmitting
the treaty was received January 2o. Inc
bill was acted upon favorah,y by the
House February IA, but it did act pass
the Senate during the last Congress and
was made the basis for the call for the
present extra session. 1t passed the
House again April 81, seventeen days
after the cow ening OF the session, and
from that date has been constantly under
consideration by the Senate, on the floor
or in committee.
The debate on the bill covers abou.
1850 pages of the Congressional Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
|SAYS TRUST GAVE
REBATE ON STEEL

Continued from First Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
BILL IS
SIGNED BY PRESIDENT
Executive Delays Signature
Until Secretary Knox
Can Be Present.

The Canadian reciprocity agreement be-
came law. so far as this country is con-
cerned. at 80 O'Clock this afternoon,
when President Taft affixed his signature
to the bill in the presence of a number
of distinguished persons, including SeCre-
tary knox. The agreement, ready for the
signature of Mr.. Taft. having the sigma
lures of the Vice President and the
Speaker. reached the White House at IL.
o CLOCK This afternoon. The President was
expected TO sign il without delay, but he
announced that he would not do so until
Secretary Knox could be present; also u
number of others he wished TO invite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-26
Water Supply Gave Out.

The statement that southern women
denied water to Union veterans, he says.
has no foundation in fact The water
at Henry Hill, he explains, gave out at
. o'clock In the afternoon and all alike
were SO informed The best women OF
Prince William county, he adds. including
the Daughters of the Confederacy. worked
faithfully for weeks planning and carry
ing into effect the object OF the peace
Jubilee and they personally served a free
luncheon to all present and had more
than twelve baskets left. He says the
Jubilee committee Is constantly receiving
kilograms and letters bearing congratuIa-
tions on the complete success of the re-
union jubilee.
Inquiry at Fort Myer today developed
the answer that no one there knew of any
d!scourtesy to the troopers. 1t was said
# was known that the water gave out
and that was the only reason 1t could not
he obtained go far as was known. No
one could recall any act of discourtesy or
unkindness on the part of any Of the
people at Manassas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-22
CuNGRESS STREET
 TO BE WIDENED
Mayor Buckingham Believes Sidewalks Should Be Cut Back and Granite Pave ment Laid.

Congress street is to be widened this year without assessment of damages to abutting property owners. The plan is now being formulated in the aldermanic street committee to wid- en the street one or two feet on both sides and to pave from Main street to the bridge, with granite blocks, like those used on the bridge approaches Mayor Buckingham. said this morning that he would favor the proposition and that he would also be in favor of the council adopting a resolution pro- hbiting the Connecticut Company from changing the width of it's dunn my gauge in Congress street from it's present width for all time to come.
 Mayor Buckingham was asked what he thinks of the proposed plan of wid- ening Stratford avenue two feet from Yellow Mill Bridge to Bruce's brook and laying permanent pavement. He said he is willing to go on record in favor of the plan as walks average F to If feet and would easily stand the widening process. He said that with Stratford avenue paved, and Fairfield and State street also paved that all of the main arteries through the city will be taken care of for sev- eral years and there will be no need of extensive appropriations in the 1m- mediate future for permanent pave ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-22
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

and the plum pudding was requis1- tioned in large quantities to express the feeling at home and carry at least a spark of Christmas cheer to enliven the soldiers camp.
 Thousands of pounds of plum pud- ding were sent out, but the demand was far in excess of the supply, a fact which gave greater urgency to the demand and by concentrating general interest in the pudding added immensely to it's popularity, and es- pecially as the soldier called loudly for more. The result is that to-day the bulk of plum pudding consumed in the United Kingdom is supplied by public purveyors and hundreds of thousands of pounds are shipped abroad. Manufacturers begin active operations as soon as the new crops of raisins. entrants and other requir- ed fruits appear in September. All the constituents of plum pudding, which do not include plums, are pre- pared and manipulated by elaborate and expensive machinery. Currants are washed and stems removed, raj ground, oranges and lemons are peel ed, the peel candied and cut up, eggs are beaten and all other ingredients prepared by machinery.
 Exclusive of milk and rum the in gredients used by single manufac- turer in supplying plum pudding to meet the demands of the Christmas season of 1910 aggregated 620,140 pounds. the number of buildings fur nished aggregating 250,000. There are three or four other London man ufacturers, says Daily Consular and Trade Reports, each of whose output perhaps equaled that described, and there are quite a large number of smaller establishments in which plum pudding was supplied for home and foreign consumption.
 The pudding is put up in packages weighing one to five pounds each and securely packed to insure pres ervation and safe transportation. Properly prepared and packed the plum pudding of England, with or dinary care on the part of the house. wife, will retain its virtues for a year or more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-22
BILL WOULD PUT 223 LIQUOR MEN
 OUT OF BUSINESS
Opposed by Retail Liquor . Dealers Association =
 Other Matters of Local \ Interest.
Special to the Farmer.)


 Hartford, March 22-John A. Shea, Thomas Flynn, M. J. Lee and Walter Lalley, representing the Retail Liquor Dealers Association of Bridgeport, ap- peared before the Excise committee this afternoon in opposition to the so- called limi -ation bill introduced at the behest of the Prohibition interests.
 Under the provisions of the proposed bill, 223 saloons now doing business in Bridgeport would be wiped out of ex- istence. as the bill provides for ons saloon to 1000 people. If the Till should become a law, which is very unlikely, the tax rate Of Bridgep ort would be increased fully one and one- half mills, due to the loss of revenue from liquor licenses.
 City Attorney Thomas M Culiinan of Bridgeport, appeared this afternoon before the committee on Paads, Rivers and Bridges, advocating the bill in troduced by Representative Bent oe Bridgeport, providing that street rail way companies shall he assessed a substantial amount for every new bridge built by any town or municipal ity over which their lines may rlIn
 Al McKeon. business agent of the Painters and Decorators Union of Bridgeport, was before the committee on Public Health and Safety, today, in the interest of an amend inent to the existing statute advocated by the Tuberculosis commission, providing that no wall paper or kalsornine or paint shall be placed over any similar substance in any room where a per son has died from tuberculosis. The intent of the amendment is to rip off of such room all paper. kalsomine or paint found therein at the death of the patient.
 Henry R. Parrott of Bridgeport. who represented that city in he Senate 30 years ago, was an interested visitur at the Capitol today.