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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
BIG LONDON STRIKE
More Than 100000 Transport
Workers to Go Out.
MANY QUIT THIS MORNING
Picketing Being Carried on in a
Quiet Manner.
PRECAUTIONS BY THE POLICE
Plans Made to Guard Markets, Rail
road Stations and Other I'm
portant Points.
MANY QUIT THIS MORNING
PRECAUTIONS BY THE POLICE

LONDON. May 24.-Although the strike
of the transport workers has not become
general, a quietness resembling that of
Sunday prevailed in the streets of London
this morning, owing to the absence of
the usual long lines of trucks and drays.
The order TO lay down tools affects more
than 100000 men in central London alone,
but those engaged in jobs will be permit
ted, through an understanding with the
executive committee of the Tranport
Workers Federation, to complete them
before joining their fellows who have al
ready quit work. The full effect of the
strike order will therefore not be felt
for several days.
Everything is quiet at the docks and in
the immediate vicinity. Picketing is being
carried on by the men in an absolutely
peaceful manner, and no disturbances,
such as were associated with the strike
of last year, have been reported.
No extra police have yet been placed
on duty, but the police headquarters at
Scotland Yard, in conjunction with the
war Office, Is possessed of an elaborate
scheme which was drawn up after the
food supplies. This will be brought into
operation on the first sign of interference
by the strikers with those desirous OF
continuing to work.
Plans for Protection.
The plan includes the protection of the
markets, the routes between the docks
and the markets, the railroad stations,
the cold storage works, the bakeries and
the gas and electric light works. All
those men engaged at Covent Garden
Market who belong to the trades unions
ceased work this morning and the sup
plies of flowers, fruit and vegetables will
therefore soon be cut off.
At Smithfield meat market business is
going on as usual today.
The mems leaders are attending the
board of trade inquiry appointed by sgd
ney Buxton, president of the board of
trade, to inquire into the causes of the
strike of the lightermen.
Grain Trade Hampered.
of which are at Mark lane, has been
brought practically to a standstill by
the strike. Sellers are unable to guar
antee delivery, and in the few cases
where the grain and flour can actually
be delivered prices have been marked
up.
The grain dealers and meat traders
both have applied to the home Office for
adequate protection, in order to assure
supplies for the public
The bargemen all along the Thames
have given notice of their intention to
quit work, and vessels are being de-
serted as they reach their anchorages.
All the men on small trading ships also
have been called out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
TRANSPORT PRAIRIE
OFF TO CUBA WITH
SCANTY BEEF SUPPLY

PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-The United
States transport Prairie sailed last night
from Philadelphia navy yard with reg
iment of marines under sealed orders for
Cuba.
Only one-third the amount Of beef In
tended as provisions WAS aboard. about
10000 pounds having been rejected by
inspectors as it was about 70 be loaded
on the vessel. because II did not meet
contract requirement. The hour set for
sailing was changed and an &Eort made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
WELLINGTON SERIOUSLY ILL.
Former Senator Reported Improved,
But Brother Has Not Seen Him.

CUMBERLAND. Nd, May 24.-While
reports from the sick room state there is
slight improvement in the condition of
former United States Senator Wellington,
it is known that he is still very Ill.
No one but members of the family are
permitted to see him, although his BROTH
er, John Wellington Of New Orleans,
who arrived Wednesday, has not yet seen
him.
His mind has been much on business,
and to relieve ii he was permitted IT, die
tate To his secretary. William j. Feagan,
a business letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
THAW DENIED JURY TRIAL.
Sanity Of Whites Slayer to Be
Passed On by Justice Keogh.

WHITE PLAINS. y. Y, May 24.-.'Trial
by jury denied was the only memoran-
dunn filed today by Justice Martin Keogn
in the case of Harry X. Thaw. who in
his recent legal effort to obtain his free
dom from the Matteawan state hospital
asked that the question of his sanity be
passed upon by jury. Justice keogn
will himself pass on the mental condition
of the man who killed Stanford White
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
Belgian Airman Escapes Death.

ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,. May 24.-victor
De Younckheere. Belgian aviator, one of
the few who have crossed the English
channel in monoplane, fell while max
ing a trial flight here this morning, and
was caught under the wreck of his ma
chine. He escaped. however. with bad
cuts about the head and . severe shak-
ing up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
ITALY WILL SEND EXHIBIT.
Promises to Participate in Panama.
Pacific Exposition.

ROME. May 24.-The Panama-Pacific
exposition commission, accompanied by
American Ambassador OBrien. today
visited Premier Giovanni Giolitti who
entertained them for nearly an hour. He
displayed immense interest in the Pan
anna canal. and promised that Italy
would participate adequately in the ex-
position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
Wilbur Wright Much Better.

DAYTON, May 24.-Wilbur Wright,
the noted aviator. who has been near
death with typhoid fever for several
days. was in much improved condi-
ton today, according to word from his
home. The patients temperature has
been reduced and consciousness 10 be-
ing gradually restored,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
Wants New Telegraph Regulation.

S. A. Konenkamp, president Of the
Commercial Telegraphers' Union, today
urged the House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce to favorably re-
port the Cary bill providing that tele-
graph companies put fling time on mes
sages, as is done in Europe. and also in
Massachusetts, and MARYLAND under the
state laws. The committee will hear
representatives Of the telegraph COM
paniee. -.z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
U. S. Rifemen Win in Argentina.

BUENOS AIRES. May 24.--The team
of marksmen representing the United
States carried of the international Shoot
ing competition which terminated today
by 4.723 points. against the 4.59S points
scored by the Argentine team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
British Titanic Sift Postponed.

LONDON, May 24-The board Of trade
inquiry into the Titanic disaster was ad-
journed today until June 4. after the COM
pletion of the evidence Of the wireless
operators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
PROPERTY HOLDERS FIGHT
COMMISSION APPRAISAL
Ask That Award for Grounds
Near Capitol Be Not
Confirmed.

Counsel for several property owners in
cluded within the two squares lying i'm
mediately north of the Capitol. which the
government is seeking to condemn for the
enlargement of the Capitol grounds, sub
mitted arguments to Justice Barnard to-
day against the confirmation of the award
recently made by the commission ap-
pointed by the court. Assistant Attorney
the government and urged that the award,
which he claims is fair and just, should
be confirmed.
of the Engel Hotel property, urged that
the mere notice of dissatisfaction on the
part of the owner requires the court to
summon jury of seven men to pass on
the value of the property. Attorney r.
II. McNeill for the WicOmico apartments
owner also urged the court to have a
jury consider the value Of the land. Other
exceptantS were heard.
Assessed Value.
The commission, composed Of George
Truesdell, Michael I. Weller and Thomas
H. Mckee. assessed the value of the
property at $1,119,000.
AS one of the exceptants had raised
the point that the record did not show
that the commission, composed of Vice
President Sherman. Joseph G. Cannon and
Elliott Woods. had tried to purchase the
land before condemnation proceedings
were instituted, Mr.. Woods was placed
on the witness stand He told the court
he had advertised for offers of sale, re-
ceived several, which, on considera-
tion, the commission decided were in
excess of fair value. The Attorney Cen
eral was then asked by the commission,
to condemn the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
Lorimer Case Perplexes.
Views of House Leader.

Representative Underwood of Alabama,
the democratic majority leader of the
House. announced today that ''the pro-
gram for adjournment June 15 must be
carried out as far as the House is con-
cerned" He said he would insist on
sidetracking all legislation there in favor
of the appropriation bills and few meas
ures Of imperative Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
Negroes Capture Ell Caney del
Sitio in Cuba.
COMMIT MANY OUTRAGES
Stores Of American Concern in San
Marcos Are Pillaged.
BRITISH CRUISER AT HAVANA
War Department Here Is Hopeful OF
Early Improvement in Pres
emit Conditions.

SANTIAGO. Cuba. May PA band Of
negro insurgents. apparently under the
command Of Gen. Ivonet, has attacked
and captured Ell Caney del Sitio, four
miles from Palma Soriano, on the Bay
amo branch of the Cuba railroad The
insurgents committed many outrages
A small detachment of rural guards sta
toned at Ell Caney del Stio was unable
to offer any effective resistance to the
rebels
Ell Caney del Sitio is situated in the
center OF a rich coffee and cocoa region
and the amount of damage done by the
rebels is estimated at a high figure
A body Of regular troops left San Luis
last night for FL Caney del Sitio, on the
receipt OF the report that the insurgents
were marching on the place They ar
rived too late. however, to prevent the
sacking Of the town, but expected to
pursue and attack the insurgents today.
The newly organized corps of volunteers,
while patrolling the streets of Santiago
last nignt captured a negro cutting
down the electric light posts near the
power house. Apparently IL was his in
tention TO plunge the city into darkness
In order to facilitate a night attack by
tne insurgent forces known TO be in the
immediate vicinity
Two Stores Plundered.
HAVANA, May 4.-Two stores in the
village of San Marcos, in the vicinity of
Guantanamo. belonging to the Fidelity
Company, an American concern. were pill
LACED by rebel band today The ne
groes carried off all the stock, as well
as eight horses and $500 in cash
The Cuban cruiser Cuba has arrived
at Guantanamo with reinforcements of
infantry and artillery and arms for the
local volunteers.
The Cuban government declares that ii
has not received any further news from
the province OF Oriente. and that reports
from other sections Of the island indi-
cate that complete tranquility prevails
FL Iriunfo. the government organ, an
nounces that the insurrection has failed
completely and that the government will
be speedily able to restore order. thanks
to the efficiency of the army and the
loyal support of the Cuban people, in
cluding all the better elements of the col
ored race.
Approves Sending Marines.
The press generally comments with
approval on the action of Washington in
sending warships and marines TO Guam
tanamo. regarding it as an expression OF
the desire of the United States to sup
port the Cuban government in maintain
ing the independence of the island
The British protected cruiser Melpo-
meme, commanded by Capt. Henry NJ
Doughty, arrived here this morning and
exchanged salutes with the fortress OF
Cabana-
Rumors are current here that the Mel
pomene has come for the purpose of In
sisting on the fullest protection for Brit
ish subjects and property in Cuba. The
Melpomene brought in tow the British
collier Domira. which was stranded or
Yucatan May ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
War Department Hopeful,
Intervention Not Imminent

The attitude of the War Department
today toward the Cuban disturbance Is
different from the view of the situation
which obtains at the State Department
The former has its own sources OF in
formation, either through officers OF the
army travelling in Cuba or persons or
large business interests in the island, just
arrived from Havana Generally speak,
ing, they are hopeful of distinct i'm
provement in conditions. knowledge OF
the resources of President Gomez's gov
ernment warrants them in predicting
speedy suppression of the insurrection.
which is declared to be almost totally
lacking in the financial support neces-
sary to conduct successful warfare In
these days.
Perhaps it was because of these assur-
ances that the general stan did not take
any tangible action toward supplement-
ing the marine contingent, now bound for
Cuba, with regular troops. 1t was stated
that an expeditionary force of 15,0O
soldiers, which for many months has
been held ready for service in any quar-
ter. might be started for Cuba on three
days notice, even the transports being
in readiness at Newport News. But the
War Department at this time does not ap-
prehend any necessity for giving the
word that would start that expedition
Hope to End Trouble Soon.
According to reports received from Min
lister Beaupre and other representatives
of the United States In Cuba, the presi-
dent of Cuba has more than 1000 troops
In the field in Oriente province and has
ordered them to deal severely with the
rebels. Additional troops are being rushed
10 the east. Furthermore. the govern
ment hopes by effective means TO crush
the movement within ten days. The lack
of fighting seems to indicate that the
negroes are avoiding encounters, their
principal object being to destroy prop
erty The president of Cuba declares ne
will do all he can to protect foreign prop
critics. 1t is admitted, however. that he
NAV not have enough troops to guard
them all Three hundred negroes are re-
ported to be missing from the city of Ma
tanzas and their attitude has been threat
ening.
Abrogation of the Morua law of Cuba,
forbidding the organization of the negroes
dnto q political party, is claimed by the
insurgent negroes as the express purpose
of their present movement, according 10
State Department advices
It is rumored that they claim also to be
working for the reelection of President
Gomez, and that they further declare
their aim to be to force American inter-
vention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
SAVE CREW OF EIGHT
ON WATERLOCCED SHIP
Lumber Schooner Rob Roy Is
abandoned Off Outer
Diamond Shoals.

CAPE HATTERAS, N. c., May 24-The
four-masted schooner Rob Roy, from Fer
nandina. Fla, May 10, for Philadelphia,
was abandoned in a waterlogged condi-
ton today two miles southwest of outer
Diamond shoals. Capt Norbury and
crew of seven men were rescued from the
vessels rigging by Capt. Edward F.
Stowe and the crew of the Cape Hatteras
life-saving station in their power surf
boat and landed here.
The Rob Roy carried a cargo of lumber.
She Is owned in Philadelphia
Service Here Notified.
The life-saving service in Washington
this morning received the following tele-
gram from the life-saving station at Cape
Hatteras:
General Superintendent Life-Saving Serv-
ice. Washington. d. c.:
"Four-masted schooner Rob Roy, from
Fernandina, Fla, bound for Philadelphia,
is waterlogged two miles southwest OF
outer Diamond shoals. Crew of eight
saved in power surfboat from Cape Hat
teras life-saving station. STOW, Keeper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
SENATE IS STRIVING
FOR EARLY CLOSING
Leaders Agree on Plan for Ad-
i0urnment Before National
Convention Dates.

Conferences between republican and
democratic leaders in the Senate have re-
suited in a determination to renew eff
forts to complete the business before the
Senate in time to adjourn before the con-
vening of the national conventions
1t has been decided to begin the daily
sessions at IL o'clock instead of at noon,
and to hold night sessions If that is nee
essary TO wind up the business. Senator
Hepburn is practically the only senator
showing a decided unwillingness to have
Congress adjourn by the middle of June
and the plan is TO give Mr.. Hepburn full
right of way for discussing the pending
tariff and other legislation. When he
has finished his remarks, it is believed
the Senate will be ready to vote.
Long Hours in Prospect.
ferences indicated their disposition to
have the Senate keep right to business
for long hours each day and to dispose of
important measures rapidly.
The unfinished business is the steel tariff
bill Senator Simmons of North Carolina.
in charge of the bill for the democrats,
believes 1t will be disposed of before the
end of next week. The other pending
tariff bills will then be taken up in order
chemicals. sugar and wool. The appro-
priation bills are also to be pushed along
as fast as they are reported to the Sem
ate.
Lorimer Case Perplexes.
The Lorimer case is giving>a good deal
of concern to the senators who are striv-
ing for an early adjournment. The pro-
Lorimer senators would like to wait until
Senator Lorimer is able to return To
Washington. but some of them are in
clined to let the question of his right Ia
his seat come to vote without much
delay. The anti-Lorimer senators are
anxious TO have the question voted upon
soon and strong efforts are being made
TO reach an agreement upon date for
the vote
No adjournment understanding has
been reached. Senate leaders are not
optimistic as to the success of the effort
| TO effect early adjournment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
WEATHER.

Showers tonight or Saturday;
slightly cooler Saturday moderate
southwest to west winds.
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Continued on Eighth Page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-24
Gov. Wilson Indignant.

TRENTON. n. j.. May 24.-At the re-
quest of some of his supporters. Gov
Wilson will speak in the Jersey City
High School Saturday night. The oc-
casion will be an informal meeting OF
Wilson candidates for national dele
gates in the eighth, eleventh and
twelfth congressional districts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18

Mayor Cotterill and chief OF 70
lice pannick we're ordered by Judge
Albertson 10 appear before him to.
morrow 20 show cause why the
Alaskan bar should not be permit
ted to remain open. In the mean
time, the officials are restrained
from interfering with the opera
ton OF the saloon. $500 having
been put up BY G. r, Morris. the
new proprietor OF the Alaskan,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
Restrained From Closing
Alaskan and Seward Bars

The Alaskan and the Hotel Sew.
ard bar were both ordered closed
whom the council OVERRIDE the may
or's vetoes OF the renewal OF u
cenHes. The mayor contends that
the city charter specifically pro
vldea that only two saloons may
be permitted on that block, while
there are three at present
Il have no other motive than TO
support the charter provisions,
the mayor said this morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
Two-Year Divorce
Case Is Ended

Mrs. Elizabeth T.. liter. wife OF
Julian liter. an artist. Was granted
a divorce by Judge Dykenian yes
terday. The case has been hang
Ing fire for two years, " was
started by the husband. but Mrs.
liter, who was In France then.
wrote to the court that she had
been deserted by her husband. and
asked for delay until she could re
turn 10 Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
That Garage Matter

Tho municipal garage question
has again bohbed np. The depart
ment efficiency committee Of the
eo,ncil yesterday decided that a
$500 garage on the Fourth av side
Of billing park ought to be erected.
and has ordered Superintendent OF
n. H. obcr to prepare
plans aud specifications.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
Debate on |. W. W.

HoQuiAM. Wash. April is
DECLARING that the 4 W. W orEanl
ration patterned after the bis trusts
IN attempting 10 weld together all
laboring forces. Fred Holmes. an
official Of the 1 W W. debated
with Albert Johnson. editor ~ the
ficquiam Washington. before a
crowded house ai the Hoqulam tne
atre last night "a. included 30
ciallsm In tho same category
Holmes argued that the I. W W
doctrines preach peace instead OF
anarchy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
Eight Fire Companies Put
Out 50 Fire

PORTLAND, Ore, April Is
Eight fire companies dashed madly
down the street TO find a nervous
citizen had turned In an alarm
when the gasoline heater In pop.
corn wagon burst. The loss In pop.
corn and peanuts amounted 10
about 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18

follows On the
18th OF April. In
rs. he said 10
hin friend. III
the British
march by land or
sea from the
10 " n tonight
hang n lantern
aioft IN the bel
Try arch OF the
Sorsh G hure b
tower nH a signal
liEht-onc n by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18

~ Just u part OF
Mrs. Claude A.
Swanson n dn'
ties. AZ her home
IN Virginia she "
"a farmer. own
Ing and manaR
lnE one OF the
best 20 b "A G G %
farms In the
Iynchbnrg dis.
trict. While her
husband sits In
his senate seat.
Mrs. Swanson Rii.
peryiseE the farm
back home"
o .
Farmers In
northwest Can.
ada are using
.Ata-kt = a.
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a t.re~sII bansus. viii B. !

A farewell banquet Will be 4
given In honor Of Rev. aud .
Mrs. Joseph l.. 0aryin. OF the 4
First Christian church, Friday 4
evening by graduates and y
former members OF the faculty =
/ OF William Woods college. 4
: Rev. Garyin leaves Seattle the y
last OF the month for Missouri. =
10 take up the posltlou as 4
president of the Woods col =
lege. TO which he was recently y
! elected. 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18

- Was virtually sold BY my
father for 40 acres Of land
Mrs. Florence &. Mccain told
Judge pykeman yesterday. who
granted her a divorce from VIII
Tam Mccain. Mrs. Mccain 10
running a boarding house. The
couple were married AZ Port
Madison. ~ years ago. and have
four children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
Will Fight Against
Loss of Flask

PORTLAND. Or. April ls.-
Henry johnson, arrested on n
charge OF having liquor in his pos.
session on an Indian reservation.
says II Is his constitutional right
to have a whiskey flask In his
pocket wherever he IL. He will
carry the case to the United States
supreme court II necessary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
MAY Have Army Post at
American Lake

TACOMA, April 1s.--Mal. Cen
Arthur Murray and Brig. Gen. NJ.
Y. Maus are inspecting the prairies
around American lake today with
the possibility that u may be
recommended as the site Of big
army post
Local commercial organizations
are pulling strong for the location
OF post here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18
NOBODY KNEW TT
UNTIL ELECTION

HtN MUS. Neh-. NrTtI n"
More than ! 800 persons heard Col.
Theodore Roosevelt open his caro-.
paign In Nebraska here yesterday.
lie said In part;
ellison Gardner says President
Taft IL against Senator Lorimsr.
but that lsorimer did not know ~.
and anybody else knew 1, until Lori.
mer failed TO carry Illinois"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18

soak the feet
ia this for fun
fifteen minutes
gently rubbing
the sort parts.
The effect a.
really wonder
fut. All sore
ness goen In
stantlNt ( n =
feet feel 50
gt,0sl YOU could
Na....
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-18

can be pooled right Off, 10 gives im-
mediate relief for sore hunionst
rweaty. smelling and aching fect
A twenty five cent box of caloridr
lis said TO- be Sufficient "a cure the
worst feet II works through the
pores amt removes the ueNse 90 the
trouble Don't waste time On un.
certain remedies Any druggist has
Caiocide compound Ia stock or he
can get Il IN few hours from hts
Wholesale house. II In not patent
medicine but IL an ethical prcrara-
ton