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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
Mrs. Jennie Hurxthal Dead.
al Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 Inc Star.
WARRENTON, Va, October 16.-Mrs.
Jennie NJ HurXthal, widow of Edmund
Hurxthal a native of Baltimore, died at
her home here last night after a long ILL
ness in her sixty eighth year. Mrs.
Hurxthal was the only daughter of the
late Samuel Chiffon, one of the most
famous attorneys of Washington and Vir-
einia a member of Congress and counsel
for the defense in the John Brown trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
Woman Killed by Train.

SpeclaI E1spatD 10 7 ne StaI
HYATTSVILLE, Nd. October 16.-Mrs.
F'arhum of Hyattsvilie was instantly
killed by a Laurel-bound train of the Bal
timore and Ohio railway late this after
noon. The accident occurred at Melrose
crossing. Mrs. F'arhum walked on TO the
tracks behind a train bound for Wash
inEtou, and special train coming IN the
opposite direction struck her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
n. E. A. to Meet in st. Paul.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. October l6.-The
next annual meeting Of the National Edu-
cation Association will be held in ST. Paul
July to II. inclusive This was an
nounced here today by Prof j. NJ. Green
wood OF the executive committee of that
organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
French Nobleman's Suicide.

NEW YORK, October Is. - Eugene de
Montigny a French nobleman, who has
been employed here for some years as
art manager for a firm of 9Th avenue
decorators. committed suicide at his home
early today. His wife attributed his act
to i'll health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
Per cent Per cent
stock voting sfof
Plan of Disintegration.

The fate of the old companies doing
business under the wing of the trust,
the petition states, will be as follows:
The Conley Tinfoil Company will be
divided into two companies. having no
interest whatsoever one in the other and
neither in dominant position in respect
to the tinfoil business.
The licorice business, done and controll-
ed by MacAndrews & Forbes Company
will be divided into two entirely indeA
pendent companies.
The American Stogie Company will be
dissolved and it's business disintegrated.
The American Cigar Company will be dis
integrated and it will have no dominant
position in any branch of the cigar busi-
ness.
The business of the American Snuff
Company will be divided among three
companies independent of the others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
WENT TO WHITE HOUSE
TO TELL OF HIS FAILURE
Accused of Going Over the Heads Of
His Superiors. =
SAYS CHARGES ARE MADE
Attorney for Kalbfus Takes Issue
With Commissioners-Chie
Clerk Williams Also Is
Under Fire.

The name of President Taft was brought
into the investigation of certain actions
OF Samuel T. Kalbfus. member of the ex-
else board, and other affairs OF that
board, which investigation started this
morning in the District building and will
continue daily, probably for several
weeks. President Tafts name was re-
luctantly uttered by +. Oden Horstmann,
chief witness against Mr.. Kalbtus, today.
after many minutes Of legal sparring and
prodding by Frank Hogan. Mr. Kalbfus'
attorney.
1t also became known today that GER
tain financial transactions OF Roger VIII
liams. chief clerk of the excise board
would be investigated during the hear
ings.
This was made known when the lengthy
report OF Assistant Corporation Counsel
William Allen White was made public
The report is the instrument on which
the investigation is based. The injection
or Mr.. Williams into the case came as d
surprise. Mr.. White, in his report
touches but briefly on Mr.. Williams. lie
merely makes the recommendation that
certain transactions be investigated along
with the rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
WAR SPIRIT GROWS
Italy and Turkey Disposed to
Reject Mediation.
ANXIETY FELT IN BERLIN
Situation Believed to Be Fraught
With international Dangers.
CHINA DISTURBING FACTOR
Joint Action by the Powers Con-
sidered Not Unlikely if
Trouble Continues.

BERLIN, October 16.-The outlook for
end the Turco-Italian war Is becoming
less favorable. according to semi-offi-
cial statement today
Italy has yielded to public opinion at
home, and is no longer willing to con-
cede a Turkish suzerainty for Tripoli.
while. on the other hand, Turkey is not
willing to surrender Tripoli uncondition-
ally because Of the international dangers
that would be involved by such yielding
on the part of the government. Ac-
cordingiy. diplomats here see no chance
Tor mediation at present or until the atti-
tude of the Turkish chamber Of depu-
ties is ascertained. 1t is impossible for
other powers to negotiate dennitely with
ConStantlnople in the absence of set
tied government there.
Berlin Is Anxious.
The situation causes anxiety here.
Although yesterdays report that EN-
peror William had summoned the ItaI-
ian ambassador, Signor Panza. to his
maJestys hunting lodge near Ebers-
W alue, Prussia, for conference on the
pOlltlCdl SlIudliOb, proves 10 nave Deen
incorrect, that ambassador did have an
extended conference with the German
foreign minister, Herr Ton kiderIen-
" Waecnter. Touay the emperor detained
chancellor Won Betnmann- -HOllweg at
his hunting lodge in order that they
might discuss the Turco-italian STU
atIon. He also postponed for several
days the audience which had been ar
ranged for tomorrow for the newly ac-
creoited American ambassador, Mr..
LclShman.
China Also Disturbs.
The Chinese situation also is a most
delicate one and no surprise would be
felt here IL it caused International ne
gotiations to determine upon joint action
by the powers. The German cruiser
Gneisenau, with the commander of the
German Baltic squadron and q torpedo
boat, have sailed for Hankow by way of
Marking.
The commander of the German gun
boat Tiger. reports from Hankow that
the American admiral has assumed COM
mand of the foreign warships at Han
kow, the Japanese admiral. ssawashima
continuing at the head Of the foreig
land forces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
Giants Get Welcome dand.
First Inning.

New York-Devore up: one strike call
ed: ball; two strikes called; out on
strikes
Doyle up: one ball: two balls; one
strike, foul tip; strike two; three balls;
Doyle out. flied to Lord.
Snodgrass up: one strike: ono ball
foul in right bleachers strike two; two
balls; three balls; four balls, walks.
Murray up: Murray out. fly to second.
No runs.
PhiladeIphia-Iord up: one ball; one
strike: two halls; singled to right, went
to second on Nurray's tumble.
Oldring up; out. sacrifice, pitcher 10
first: Lord on third.
Collins up; one ball: wild pitch,
Lord scoring: two balls; one strike
single. hot one to HerZog.
Baker up; one strike called. foul over
grandstand: two strikes; out, three
strikes.
Murphy up: one strike. called foul
over grandstand, two strikes; foul
down third base line; out, flied to left
One run.
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ion upon the sanity Of Thaw.- He said
that Thaw's attorneys have forbidden
their client to submit to any examination
by asylum or outside physicians. and it
is almost impossible to determine the
exact condition of his mind.
But / do say" said DR.. May, that
as far as I know there is no great change
in Thaws mental condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
SECOND BATTLE
UNDER FAIR SKIES
Fine Weather FavoES Base
Ball Players and Fans
at Philadelphia.
CROWD ON HAND EARLY;
OVERCOATS NOT NEEDED
Sun Shines Brightly as Giants and
Athletics Take the Field.
MARQUARD AND PLANK PITCH
Philadelphia Rooters Hopeful That
American Leaguers Will Tie
Score in Race for Worlds
Championship.
TODAY'S BATTING ORDER.

Umpires-Connolly. behind the
plate: Brennan. on bases: Dineen,
on left field foul line, KLEIN, on
riGht-field foul line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
Control of tn eConcerns.

A schedule purporting to show the con-
troll Of the reorgalnzed companies was
submitted with the petition. Under the
head Relative ownership of the voting
stock held by the twenty-nine individual
defendants in the aggregate-both from
what they own and what they will re-
ceive from the carrying out of this plan
and the public" the exhibit reciteS:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
HEARING ON TRANSFERS
FIXED FOR WEDNESDAY
Suit to Enforce Exchange Be.
tween Two Local Rail-
way Companies.

The universal transfer proposition, as
incorporated in the petition of the re-
ceiver OF the Washington and Baltimore
Transit Company 20 compel reciprocal
transfer arrangements with the Capital
Traction Company at 14th and Kennedy
streets, did not get hearing today be-
fore Justice Wright in Equity Court No.
,. a patent case on hearing had pre-
cedence and the counsel expected to oc-
cupy the larger part of the session of
the court TO-DAY AS the court will not
sit tomorrow out of respect to the men,
ory Of Justice Harlan, the case was
placed first on the call for Wednesday.
Attacks the Pleadings.
Attorney IL. F. Lerch for the receiver
asked Attorneys r. Ross Perry and g.
Il. Dunlop for the traction company to
agree that the pleadings be settled today
In order to avoid a possible postpone
ment Wednesday. Mr.. Lerch told the
court the motion to dismiss, filed by the
traction company, does not accord with
any proper pleading known to equity and
Said he and his associate ii. w. Williams
Of Baltimore, had flied a motion to strike
ont the pleading of the traction company.
He expressed the hope that his motion
might be disposed of. and declared his
Willingness to have an understanding that
a proper plea would be filed.
Mr. Perry. in response, told the cour,
he had no objection to a hearing of both
motions Wednesday, but assured JUS
tice Wright that an examination of the
pea of the traction company would not
only disclose it to be proper pleading,
but the only proper plea
Municipal Court Case.
Trial of the suit of George a. Armes
against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company for SO damage, based
on a refusal Of conductor on an +
street car October q to furnish him with
a transfer to the Capital Traction Com
pany's line, was continued in the Munich
pal Court until II O'Clock am. October
%. The continuance was agreed upon
following a short conference this morn
ing between Attorneys Ralston, Siddons
and Richardson for Mr.. Armes~ and
George p. Hoover for the defendant
railway company. The case will be be-
fore Judge Terrell of part 6, Municipal
Court.
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Duties Were Indefinite.

Mr. White opened the questioning by
showing that Mr.. Horstmann had been
appointed to a position in the street
cleanig department, had held IL few
davs and had then been transferred 10
the excise board as an inspector July
IA. 1910.
What were your duties?'
ITO see the excise law WAS carried out
in every resnect in the District OF CO.
Iumbia ] was not given any instructions.
although | asked for them. All that was
given me was a copy of the excise Law.
I received no other written instructions
at that time.
did you ever receive any written in
structions?
Yes After / had been very active for
about five weeks the board gave me ala
elaborate set of instructions. i had re
peatedy asked for a set of rules, bur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
Domination Given Up.

AS for domination of the new concerns
by the American Tobacco Company, the
petition says that under the plan the
trust will have surrendered all interest
in and control over the tinfoil licorice
and snuff industries: will have severed all
relations with the r. J. Reynolds Tobac-
CO Company, the Porto Rican-American
Tobacco Company, the British-American
Tobacco Company, Limited, and the I'm
perial Tobacco Company, Limited. and
the United Cigar Stores Company. All
covenants with the British concerns
nemed forbidding them fiom extending
their business into America and all agree
ments not TO engage in the tobacco bust
hess, made by the venders and others
here. will be terminated, leaving them
free to engage in competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16

SHIBE PARK. PHILADELPHIA, Oc-
tober 16.-Finer weather than that
which favored the two great teams of
the american and National Leagues
for their second battle for the base ball
championship of the world this after
noon could not be desired. The sun
was shining brightly as the teams took
the field, and the air was warm enough
for spectators to discard their over
coats. The wind, which came out OF
the northwest. was but gentle breeze,
and not strong enough to bother the
fielders.
AS at all worlds. championship games,
tine crowd was on hand early, and when
the umpire in chief called play BALI
there was not a vacant space for a
spectator in the vast Erandstand or in
the outheld-
damned With Rooters.
THE bleacher gates were opened at
Am. and before the sun had reached the
meridian the big concrete bIeachers were
jammed with enthusiastic .'rooters.'
The crowd overfiowed into the field short
ly after II o'clock, and the fans soon
stood dozens deep behind the four-foot
fences erected In right and left fields;
There was open space in center field
OF about 100 feet. in which no spectators
were allowed. This was kept clear De-
cause /. was on the line of the vision OF
the batters,
: The bis, steei grandstand was. slower to
fill than the bleachers- All seats in this
part of Shibe Park were reserved. and
there was consequently no hurry nor
scramble for places. Among the great
crowd in the stands were thousands of
women. eager to shout or wave their
handkerchiefs for their favorite team.
In he E1a0c nd hah h0
barricaded outfield could also be seen
here and there women accompanied by
male escorts who were unsuccessful in
getting into the grandstand.
Spectators on Housetops.
. couple Of thousand people from which
the clubs received no income. IT was on
the houses outside the grounds on the
left ard right field sides. These seats
were built in tiers and the househoders
received good prices from their occupants.
Yesterdays rain made the field a trifie
heavy. especially behind the home plate.
The first big cheer OF the game came
when the Athletics came from under the
erandstand at 1880 p.m- and immed-
ately began practicing.
That the home team expected Mar
GUARD TO do the pitching for New York
pitcher went into the box and served up
his puzzling curves TO the Athletic slug
gers.
Giants Get Welcome Hand.
The players took their turn at bat in
the same order in which they will go to
the plate in the game. Davis again took
the place of "Stufy" McInnis, who is still
carrying about lame arm.
The Giants came the field fifteen
minutes after the Athletics and also re-
ceived a welcome hand. All hands imme-
diately shed their red sweaters and got
into action on the side lines, while their
rivals were batting 'em out. When the
visitors took the field for batting practice
Maxwell. right-hander. was sent into
the box. which signified that the New
Workers expected Coombs to pitch against
them.
First Inning.
New York-Devore up; one strike call
ed; ball; two strikes called; out on
strikes
Doyle up: one ball; two balls; one
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Great Cost of Trial.

Estimates as to the total cost Of the
trial furnished a frequent topic OF con-
versation.
That 1t will cost a total of more than
sJeOOOo was the statement of Mr.. Darrow
today His approximation was received
with interest in view of the fact he has
been counsel in similar big cases extend
ing over long period.
large share Of this amount will be
borne by the county. 1t has been found
necessary to swear many deputies to
assist In the conduct Of the trial and
their salaries average not less than $500
a month. The cost of keeping the jury
alone will be at least Sl,50O a month,
most of which is for meals
Sheriff Hammel already has sworn a
barber as deputy sheriff to care for the
tonsoriaI needs not only of the talesmen
now under examination but for the future
jurymen. The deputy sheriff-barber has
moved chair into the room on the
eighth floor of the hall of records, where
the talesmen at present are confined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16

another regarding means of protection
for their citizens in the troubled dis
trict and in respect to those citizens
of nations which are not represented by
warships in the vicinity of revolutionary
activities
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CONTEST OVER Jury
McNamara's Lawyers Making
a Hard Fight.
LABOR UNIONISM AT STAKE
Will Decline to Accept Talesmen
Who Have Formed Opinions.
JUDGES DECISION IS AWAITED
Much Depends Upon Whether Mel
son Is Admitted as Juror
Number One.
JUDGES DECISION IS AWAITED

Los ANGELES, Cal, October Icon
tinuation of the examining of talesmen
in the trial Of James B. Mcnamara, in
dicted for numerous fatalities resulting in
the explosion year ago of the Times
building here. was planned to follow the
announcement today by Juoge Walter
Bordwell of his ruling as to the eligibility
Of Il. T. Nelson to act as juror. Eleven
other talesmen locked in a room adjacent
to the court chamber. and thirty-one
veniremen awaited the judges ruling as
definite step forward in the trial.
II only intend to speak about half an
hour declared Joseph Scott, the attor-
ney selected to conclude the argument
today for the defense against Nelson, i'm
mediately following which the court had
announced that it would give its ruling.
II regard the getting of fair jury as
the fundamental feature of this trial,
added Mr.. Scott.
Folks have read a great deal in the
newspapers and magazines about this
case, but / think we can find twelve men
who can waive that information in lieu
of evidence AS far as Nelson is concern
ed. however, he has admitted that it
would take strong evidence to change
his views, and that obviously disqualifies
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
Over Heads OF Superiors.

The hearing this morning was devoted
to statement by Mr.. Horstmann, club
man and golfer of wide reputation, OF
how he entered the District government
service, what he did when he got there.
and why he was discharged. Attorney
Hogan spent an hour and q half in the
most vigorous cross examination, en-
deayoring to prove that Mr.. Horstmann
had a bitter and active animus against
Mr.. kaibfus and other members OF the
board, and also to prove that he had
taken his instructions direct from the
Commissioners as individuals, and not
from his superiors on the excise board.
To bring President Taft's name into the
hearing Hogan tried half a dozen meth
obs and at last succeeded. When Mr..
Horstmann finally admitted he had takea
his troubles in the District government to
the White House he supplemented his ut
terance with the words:
Yes. L went to the White House, be-
cause that's where 4 started from. L WAS
practically appointed by the President,
and L wanted To let him know / had ueen
appointed TO a job over winch the Com
mIssloners have no control; that | had
done clean work and that 1 mad been
nred.'
After getting that from Mr.. Horstmann,
Mr. Hogan seemed eminentiy satisfied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
Americans at Hankow.

There are about eighty Americans at
Hankow and thereabouts. in whose safety
the United States government is con-
ceIned. About 100 japanese, many Eng
lish and Germans and a small represen-
tation Of other nativities also are in
that part Of the world.
Representations made by the admin
istrative heads of the revolution to for
eign consuls, asking them to remain
neutral and giving them warning that
contraband commerce with the Peking
government would be subject to seizure,
will not be considered by the consular
corps. inasmuch none of the consuls
is clothed with powers to negotiate in
any such matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16
No Charges, He Says.

In no portion of the hearing this morn
ing was anything said derogatory TO MI
kalbfus or the members Of the excise
board Although Commissioner Rudolph
who opened the hearing with a formal
reading Of an order to set the attorneys
of the corporation counsel's office at
work on report, said there were no
charges against any one. Mr.. Hogan
argued that no matter what language Is
used or what bubbles adopted. or what
subterfuges resorted to, the W hole city
knows that Mr.. kalbfus is under fire from
these so-called Horstmann charges.''
MIR. hogan asked that AsSista ut COrpo-
ration Counsel Whites lengthy report bo
read and he termed the report mani
festly unfair. Commissioner Rudolph, la
the interest of time, said the report could
De made "a part OF the minutes and need
not be read. Witnesses in the hearing
were then sworn. In addition to Mr.
Horstmann, these were Alma Rinck, tho
young stenographer whose name appears
in the transfers OF SO many pieces OK
prol erty in which Mr.. kaIbfus is inter
ested, according to the statements oe
MIR. Horstmann, Peter V. Drury. Allan
f. Walker and a Mrs Black, prop
erty owner. -
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Plan Close Quizzing.


Excessive quizzing of the other tales
men. particularly as to their affiliations
at any time with labor unions or strikes,
admittedly is intended by the attorneys
for the defense.
There is no denying that labor unions
and their methods will be discussed In
this trial, because the prosecution charges
that the Times was blown up as result
of labor troubles. We should know
whether any of the talesmen have fixed
not.ons on the subject" said Lecompte
Davis
With this idea in mind tho questions
of the defense will include wide scope.
Inquiry will be made to determine not
only Ii taleSmen but if members of their
time labor friction, whether employer
or employed
Effort will be made to learn, also if any
of the talesmen ever have studied labor
questions. either in the magazines or
newspapers. 1t now Is estimated that at
least month will elapse before a jury
can be selected. Even then the trial is
expected to go forward slowly, as de-
lays are predicted in the arrival here of
witnesses from various parts of the coun-
try.
The time during which the talesmen are
being examined, however, is being used
by both the defense and prosecution in
bolstering UP their cases. The state al
afforded by the prisoners daily apear-
ance in court to bring to the chamber
some of its future witnesses to identify
James b. Mcnamara.
Few People in Court.
Few people were in court today. owing
to the street parade in honor of Presi-
dent Taft.
From his window today in the cell of
the county Jail John J. Mcnamara, sec
retary of the international association of
bridge and structural iron wUrkers.
awaiting trial after his brother, James
b., could see the crowds ON the line of
march arranged for President Taft. The
route not only passed the Los Angeles
Times building, which the brothers are
alleged to have caused to be destroyed
but it approached the new hall of rec
ords, where the case is being tried.
What have you been doing?" John ].
was asked today.
Reading" he answered.
And what?
Books. magazines and papers. I've
written many letters, too
Counsel for the Mcnamara brothers
have forbidden them to discuss the case
and though they have many visitors, the
latter usually are accompanied by some
one from the Office of Mr.. Darrow, chief
counsel for the defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16

Unsettled tonight and Tuesday;
slightly warmer; light to nloder-
ate cast to south winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-16

The circulation of The Star.
both daily and Sunday, is greater
by many thousands than that Of
any other Washington newspaper.