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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
NOT TO BOLT CONVENTION
Decision of the Roosevelt Men
at L0uiSviI|e-Taft
Men Control.

LOUISVILLE. KY, April 11-Roose-
welt delegates to the state republican con-
vention will not bolt. A committee con-
sisting of one duly accredited Roosevelt
delegate from each district will represent
the Roosevelt forces and urge formal OBJ
jections when they regard 1t az neces-
sary to the decisions Of the Taft forces
who admittedly are in control Of the con-
vention today. The report of the creden-
tails committee was awaited with much
interest in view of the many seats to
which there are opposing claims
The convention reconvened this morn
ing to hear the report of the committee
which had been in session the greater
part Of the night hearing contests from
forty counties.
Just before the hour for converting this
morning. the Roosevelt delegates held a
separate meeting and decided upon the
course they would pursue on the floor of
the convention in anticipation Of an ad-
verse report on their contests by the COM
mittee on credentials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
GAGE HEARING RESUMED
Daughter Continues Her Testi-
mony Before Jury in
Lunacy.

The case Of Mrs. Mary E. Gage was
resumed this afternoon before a lunacy
jury. Mrs. Gage is defending charge
Of mental impairment. growing out Of
reported threats to harm Charles ].
Bell. II he did not desist from alleged
interfering with the social aspirations
Of Mrs Gage.
The lunacy hearing was begun last
Thursday, but was not completed and q
postponement was taken until / pm.
today.
Mrs. Gage, continued her testimony to.
day. She said Mrs. Archibald Oracle OF
New York and Washington had told her
mother that Mr.. Bell was responsible for
their social ostracism.
Miss Gage said she was satisfied now
that Mr.. Bell was causing the failure
Of her and her mother to be invited to
certain houses.
A number Of other witnesses testified
that they consider Mrs. Gage to be OF
sound mind.
At the request Of Gus A. Schuldt, as
sistant corporation counsel. Attorney A.
S. Worthington appeared as a friend OF
the court. Justice Barnard requested
Mr.. Worthington to act in that capacity
and the attorney accepted.
Mrs. Oracle Summoned.
Mrs. Archibald Oracle had been sum-
moned by the corporation counsel to re-
but the statement of Miss Gage that Mrs.
Oracle had said to her mother: ITS a
shame to keep that girl in Washington.
as she can never get into society or do
anything with Charlie Bell opposing
you"
Mrs. Oracle was served with a copy
Of the subpoena, but had not arrived
in court when the hearing commenced.
witness stand late this afternoon and
tell the story Of the supposed opposi-
ton OF Mr.. Bell to her social aspira-
tions. Attorneys Belva A. Lockwood,
R. p. Evans and I. r. Hit appear for
Mrs. Gage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
KID ELBERFELD SIGNED
Sends in Contract and Will
Play With the Nationals
During the Season.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PHILADELPHIA, April 11.-Kid Elber-
field Is to rejoin the Nationals. He sent
his signed contract to Manager Grifiith
today. and he has been ordered to report
as soon as he is in condition to play.
Elberfeld was sold to the Chattanooga
club Of the Southern League last winter.
on the condition that that club could come
to terms with the player.
It seems to have failed in this. and
Erberfeld reverts back to the Washing
ton club. Gridath sent him a contract
some time ago. which he has signed. He
has instructed Elberfeld that whenever
he is IN condition to play he will put
him on the pay roll.
It has been decided to let the patrons
OF the game In Washington vote on the
hour they want the championship games
to start this season. Every purchaser Of
q ticket will have a chance to vote, as his
ticket will have a ballot attached. The
voting will continue for one week after
the Nationals return from their second
trip away from home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
Funds Needed for Work
of City Cleaning Week.

The following appeal for funds with which wage the
campaign for cleaner Washington during city cleaning
week-Apr sto issued today by Arthur Moses,
the executive committee of the central commit
citizens appointed by the Commissioners direct the
campaign:
"The executive committee, recognizing the extent of
the work necessary for the consurnnaon Of Washing
cleaning week. and further realizing that many of
the less fortunate residents of this city will be unable
pay for the removal of refuse from their premises
earnestly socs contributions defray the cost of col
lecting removing refuse from the premises above
mentioned
"This appeal made necessary owing to the lack of
funds the command of the Commissioners for handling
the excessive of refuse which will be prepared
for collection during the week.
1T is hoped that every citizen of the District who
has heart the welfare of the city will assist in raising
these funds
Contributions may be made to John Joy Edison,
treasurer; Arthur c. Moses chairman of the central
committee or to Dr. William C. Woodward, chairman of
the executive committee.
~&fs' "ARTHUR C. MOSES, Chairman,
Citizens Central Committee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
HELD PENDING INQUIRY.
Colored Man Arrested in Rear Of
Cairo Apartment House.

Herbert Waraeld Briggs, colored. Civ
ing his address as 1921 18th street
northwest, was measured and photo
graphed at police headquarters today
and Is held at the eighth precinct sta
ton for investigation. Policeman Odum
Of the eighth precinct arrested him this
morning about 1880 o'clock in the rear OF
the Cairo apartment house. The police
man charges that Briggs jumped from
the fire escape. but the defendant claims
otherwise.
Policeman Odum noticed Q white man
at 18th and Q streets and his movements
appeared suspicious to the policeman.
1t was while he was watching the white
man. the policeman says. that a noise
attracted his attention to the Cairo. and
when he went to investigate. he says,
Briggs jumped from the fire escape.
Briggs told the police he came from
New York several weeks ago. and that
he had worked for butcher in the Cen
ter Market. He denied that he had
any connection with the white man. But
the police are endeavoring to find the
latter. and expect to arrest him before
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11

ture Of the construction is the fact that
it will be possible to hold open air classes
on the roof.
A contract has been awarded for the
erection of modern store building and
apartment house at Minnesota and Penn
sylvania avenues. The building will be
Of brick. finished with stucco. The first
floor will be used for the branch post
office drug store and an additional store
room, while the second floor will be de-
voted to living purposes.
The citizens association has been In
communication with the Commissioners
regarding the establishment Of additional
street lights in the suburb but up to date
has met with little success. The authori-
ties are not willing to place these lights
on streets where. in their opinion, travel
does not warrant 1t, while the citizens
believe that the presence Of such lights
would tend to induce more people to build
homes there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
NUMBER OF ELECTORS
Department of Justice to Pass
on Knotty Ques-
ton.

A ruling from the Department Of jus
tice as to whether the electoral college
that will choose the next President OF
the United States shall consist Of 40 or
5S1 members has been asked by members
OF the House committee on judiciary.
Political activity in both parties has
proceeded on the assumption that the
larger number was correct. but this now
Is questioned on the ground that the re-
apportionment of Congress does not be-
come effective until March 4 next
The question has created considerable
confusion, but 1t will not affect the con-
ventions, as the national committees
fixed the number Of delegates arbi-
trarily in accordance with the new ap-
portionment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11

List Of Transfers.
The list Of teamsters who may be OBJ
tanned to haul away trash, as made pub
lie by DIR. Arthur L. Murray, secretary
Of the committee. today. is the following:
Ed w. SINNERS, 1915 4th street north
west.
| Henry Anderson. 1923 N street north
west.
A. B. Rice, 116 l. street northwest.
Mr.. Hewlett, 2s16 street northwest.
Thornton Rhodes. 271O N street north
west
James A. Minor. 1851 18th street north
west.
Charles Lawson. 1915 9th street north.
west.
Walter Roundtree, 2722 Poplar street
northwest.
Mr.. Coates. 2e11 Dumbarton avenue
northwest.
Thomas W. Jones. 1880 NJ street north
west.
Henry Corbin. 1929 T street north.
west.
Richard d. Gather. go 22d street north
west.
Alexander Speaks. 152 Benning road
northeast.
Joseph Scoot. 225 M street southwest.
Samuel e. Ray. 2139 9th street north
west.
Phillip H. Smith. Pill D street north
west.
Leonard Johnson. 31s 9Th street south
east.
S, A. Brown, 900 e street southwest.
r. II. Gunnell. GIT I'd street southwest.
Henry Robinson, 127 18th street notVh-
east.
John H. shankin & Son, 1924 De Sales
court northwest
Eugene d. Liverpool. 1906 LIST street
southeast.
Alfred Jackson. 3oS M street southwest
c. w. Thompson, AIT 9Th street south
west.
Patrick Scott. BOT Virginia avenue south
east.
Andy Newman, 138 B street southwest.
John Burgess, 631 X street southeast.
E. Arthur. 1922 U street northwest.
s. Jett, 910 v street northwest
VIM. Thompson, 2646 18th street north
west. ' 80
w. 0. Anderson, e K street northeast.
Louis Syphax. 425 LIST street southwest.
john w. Lewis. 1416 Sd street south
west.
A. Haithman. 326 sth street northeast
r.. H. Roberts, 1924 Sherman avenue
northwest
In addition to. the public dumps already
referred to refuse will be received at
hosslyn. Va, by permission
newton street northwest between 18th
and l9th streets will receive material
| suitable for fill. Fifteenth and NJ streets
northeast will receive material suitab bic
| to fill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
NEWELL SANDERS TAKES OATH
Sworn in a. Successor Of Senator
TAYLOR Of Tennessee.

Newell Sanders. who was appointed
by the Governor Of Tennessee to sue
coed Robert l. Taylor. was sworn in a.
q United States senator this afternoon
by Vice President Sherman.
His coming to the Senate adds an
other republican. and increased the
number Of republicans to hfty-two.
There are forty-three democrats.
Senator Luke Lea presented the
credentials OF Mr.. Sanders as soon as
the Senate had been called to order.
and after they had been read Mr..
Sanders was escorted to the dais OF
the Vice President and took the oath
Of offlce.
The new senator has thin gray hair
and is Of medium height. His beard
less face wore . serious expression
during the ceremonies today. Mr..
Sanders wife and daughter were in
the gallery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
PANIC AMONG STUDENTS.
Explosion at De Paul University i
Followed by Fire.

CHICAGO, April 11.-Prof. Arden John
son of De Paul University was severely
burned and twenty-five students were
thrown into panic by fire which followed
an explosion Of chemicals in laboratory
at the university to day.
Prof. johnson was burned about the
hands and arms in attempting to extin-
euish the flames and was removed to a
hospital. His condition is not serious.
Firemen prevented a spread Of the
flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11

Driver Of Wagon and His Helper
Are Injured.

Sidney Lucas Of 1902 Giratd street, en-
ployed as driver OF an ice wagon, and
George Taylor Of 1927 3Oth street, en-
ployed as helper, were seriously injured
this morning while on Kenyon street
northwest between 18th and 14fh streets.
the Ice slid from the vehicle. Heavy
blocks fell on the driver and helper and
injured them shout their legs. arms anA
bodies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
BANK CLOSES DOORS. :,
First National of New Berlin to Re
Investigated.

UTICA, N. Y, April 1.-THE First Ma
tional Bank OF New Berlin closed its
doors today by order OF the board OF
directors pending an investigation into
the books. 1t is stated that there 10
q large shortage in the banks funds.
Frank D. Arnold. who was cashier up
to Sunday last, Is Ill at his home In New
Berlin
The suspension OF the First National
Bank of New Berlin. N. ", was like "A
bolt from q clear sky to Controller of the
Currency Murray. The bank was ex
amined January "a and reported in good
condition. National Bank Examiner Ed
win r. korebeck I'm New York has been
ordered to New Berlin to ascertain the
trouble The first linking the Treasury
Department had OF the situation was q
telegram from the board Of directors ask-
ing the dispatch Of an examiner to make
an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
Funeral of william Thornton.

Arrangements were made today to take
the body OF william Thornton. who was
found dead yesterday morning in his
room at 174O 14th street northwest, to
staunton. Va. tonight. B. B. Thornton,
son Of the deceased. accompanied by an
other member of the family, came here
last night and arranged to take the body
away tonight. Burial will take place at
Staunton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11

70 be jailed for ever starting north
with q gun"
Mr.. SIMS added the bill had come
from Corporation Counsel Thomas
originally.
Representative Cullop moved an amend
ment making 1t possible for visitors 70
the city to carry weapons. and defended
it with speech. He said that the pun
fshment in the bill Is too severe. and,
therefore. travellers without knowledge
Of the drastic law ought to be exempt.
Representative jackson said:
Quorum Point Closes Debate.
ibid you know that Guitesu was q
traveller when he shot Garield?' Repre-
sentative Cullop said he was not tried for
carrying weapons, but for murder. Rep
resentative jackson also said:
WAS Csolgosz q traveller when he shot
Mr.. Mckinley? He went to Buffalo for
the purpose OF numbering the President -
BY unanimous consent further debate
was closed and the vote was taken on
Mr.. Manns amendment prov.Ing for @
fine Of not more than $1,000 or tmpyison-
ment for not more than three years. The
ayes were ffty-seven and the noes werS
eight, wherepon Mr.. johnson raised 9
point OF no quorum and q call OF the
House was ordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
Asks Rights Of oeorgians.

Representative Tribble Of Georgia
wanted to know il a Georgian who had
been carrying q pistol In his own state
should come here on a visft would 1t
be right to impfison him.
'sYes,'' roared Mr.. Sims. HE ought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
Public Dumps Available.

removal Of refuse matter Of any sort
from their premises should communicate
with tho central committee, agents CT
the Associated Charities or police sta
lions. 1t is hoped that the committee will
be able to arrange for the removal of all
such material.
Garbage must not be mixed with ref
use of other kinds. since there Is no place
In the District where garbage or material
containing garbage can be lawfully
dumped. -
the following public dumps are avail
able for the disposal of refuse. either
by private collectors. such as are referred
TO above. or by drivers otherwise en-
ployed by householders, merchants and
others:
I'm Anacostia. just across the Navy
Rear OF Congressional cemetery.
Potomac avenue southwest between
LIST street and James Creek canal.
"Benning road and 18th street north
east. II paper is separated.
west.
Communications intended for the CEN
trail COMMITTEES, city cleaning week. should
be addressed to the committee at the
District building. representative of
the committee can be reached by tele-
Complaints intended for the health de-
partment should be addressed to that de-
partment at the District building. The
health department can be reached by
telephone-Main goo. branch 50. or Main
q. The information and, complaint Office
Complaints relative to the removal Of
garbage. ashes or miscellaneous refuse
should be addressed to the street cleaning
oliees District building. The street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11
List Of Transfers.

cleaning office can be reached by tele.
21O."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11

less than three nor more than ten gal
Ions capacity.
Ashes must be placed in metal recep-
tacles having a capacity of not less than
FIVE nor more than twenty-four gallons,
and must ge kept dry.
Miscellaneous Refuse.
Miscellaneous refuse is all rubbish and
refuse, other than ashes, garbage and
dead animals. due to the ordinary house.
hold life. This includes discarded floral
decorations, Christmas green's and small
branches from shrubs and vines 1t does
not include cut grass, wall paper or dirt
or other substances accumulated as the
result Of repairs to yards or dwellings or
to building operations. Miscellaneous ref
use must be put in receptacles thar can
be easily handled by one man. Paper or
other like refuse likely to be scattered or
blown about need not be placed in recep-
tacles II bundled. tied, sacked or other
wise properly secured.
Class B-Refuse not removable by the
District.
THE District contractors will remove
no refuse from private premises unless 1t
is placed in receptacles such as are de-
scribed above. and made accessible to the
collector. All other refuse must be dis
posed Of at the expense Of the owner or
occupant OF the property.
Removal OF Trash.
1.-THE best way Of disposing Of refuse
on private property is by burning 1t in
the furnace or kitchen range. In subur-
ban sections of the District much ma
terial that cannot be burned may be dis
posed Of by being buried. Material that
can be neither burned nor buried must be
carried away to a public dump. Men who
will remove material In this way, collect
ing 1t from cellars and yards, may be
procured by telephoning to the contractor
for the disposal of miscellaneous refuse,
NJ. J. Ready. Lincoln $685. This contractor
has list Of men engaged in work Of this
kind, and, upon request, Will refer one of
them to the inquirer. Mr.. Ready himself
Is not engaged in the removal OF such
material except under government con-
tract, and assumes no responsibility for
the men whom he sends in response to
such requests. Prices for hauling average
by the barrel 10 cents for each mile, and
by the job proportionately. II the ma
terial must be collected from the yard or
cellar the price is correspondingly in
creased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11

Representative Sims said:
For years The Star Of this city has
advocated this measure and has pointed
out instance after instance where death,
homicide and murder have resulted from
the carrying OF guns.
Representative Stanley of Kentucky, the
"steel investigator" wanted to know
whether razors or revolvers being carried
for domestic purposes would be consid-
cred weapons. Mr.. johnson said the bill
covered the use OF weapons for deadly
purposes. The debate became general
ana extremely noisy and full Of confu-
sion. Members were jumping UP all over
the House asking all sorts OF questions
about any article that could be consid-
cred q weapon. Representative Sims de-
Tended his bill against flood Of criti-
cisrn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11

The instructions issued by the execu.
tive committee for the guidance Of citi.
Gems In keeping the city sanitary are the
following:
THE Commissioners of the District of
Columbia having designated April Is to
30. 1912. as city cleaning week. the cen.
trail committee appointed by the Commits
sioners earnestly solicits your co-opera-
ton in the crusade for q cleaner city.
Please see that all property sEder your
control. whether improved or unimproved.
is before the week ends clean and free
from refuse matter of ali kinds. In or
der that you may more easily do this
the following Information - given to
assist you:
Refuse-For the present purposes refuse
may be divided into two general classes:
'.(a) Refuse that the District contract
ors will remove without expense.
"(b) Refuse that the District contract
orS will not remove.
Class A-Refuse removable by the Dis
trict contractors. Refuse to be removed
by the city must be placed In proper
receptacIes, such as prescribed by the
police regulations, and placed where II
can be easily reached by the collector.
Garbage must be placed In water.
tight covered metal receptaclas. OF not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11

less than three nor more than ten gal
Ions capacity.
"Ashes must be placed in metal recep-
tacles having a capacity of not less than
five nor more than twenty-four gallons,
and must ge kept dry.
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