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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
Fourth of Jolly Events.

o:3o to 10 a.m.-Concert
by Marine Band, Pan-Ameri-
can building.
10 a.m.-Patriotic exer-
cises at Pan-American build
: ing.
10 to II:I5 a.m.-Concert
by Marine Band, Pan-Ameri-
! can building.
II am. to II noon-Day
fireworks on ellipse south Of
White House.
10 a.m.-Field sports at
Grant Circle under auspices
of citizens of Petworth.
10 a.m.-Motor cycle races
and athletic events at Ben
ming under auspices Of Cen
trail Labor Union.
10 a.m.-Track and field
events under auspices of
Brookland and University
Heights Citizens Associa-
ton, West Brookland.
IO:45 am. to I2:45 PM
Concert by Ist Infantry, N.
G. D. c., ellipse south of
White House.
II a.m.-Association of
Oldest Inhabitants holds ex-
ercises at old Union engine
house, 10Th and H streets
northwest.
1850 to $50 p.m.-Con-
cert by U. S. Engineer Band
near bathing pools.
to 2 80 p.m.-Swimming
contest at bathing pools.
3 p.m.-Patriotic celebra-
ton and day fireworks under
auspices of Brookland and
University Heights Citizens
Association at 18th and Otis
streets.
8 to 6 p.m.-Canoe races
in tidal basin.
AGO to Gas p.m.-Concert
by 18th u. S. Cavalry Band,
pavilion, Potomac Park.
Gas to Jas p.m.-Patri-
otic exercises under auspices
Of citizens of Petworth at
Libby Park.
8:3o p.m.-F irewor ks,
Grant Circle, Petworth.
$3.50 to 10 p.m.-Flre-
works on ellipse south of
White House.
GAS to lis p.m.-Illumi-
nation of Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
POLICE RECEIVE ORDERS.
Fourth Of July Instructions Handed
Down by Sylvester.

Maj. Sylvester. superintendent. today is
sued orders to the police department in
connection with the observance Of the
Fourth of July. The captains of the va
rious police precincts have been instruct
ed to utilize as many members of their
respective commands as possible. to ap-
prehend and person found violating the
regulations. especially about midnight
tonight and early tomorrow morning.
He has ordered that before action Is
taken by the police against small chill
dren they should be taken to their par
ents, but where the violator is sufficient
ly advanced in years to obey warnings
and take advice and fails to profit there
by arrests should follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
HELD AS SLAYER OF EIGHT.
Negro Captured at Sioux City Faces
Murder Charge.

SIOUX CITY. Iowa, July 3.-Charged
with the murder of the Joseph Moore
family OF six and two guests at Villisca.
Iowa, June 10. Frank Roberts, negro,
Is held by the local police.
Sheriff A. A. Jackson Of Red Oak,
Iowa, will arrive here today with war
rant for Roberts arrest.
Roberts claims he was at Clarinda,
Iowa, the night of the murder. having
gone there to spend his vacation. He
has lived in Sioux City since 1906. and
for three years has worked as porter
in a photograph studio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03

participate in an old-fashioned Fourth OF
July celebration tomorrow at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Warner. at Ken
sington, Md. The exercises. consisting of
addresses, short speeches. vocal and in
strumental music, will begin at 11:D
tomorrow morning. and will be econtinued
in the afternoon, after an elaborate lun-
cheon which will be served at / O'Clock.
Hundreds Of families in Washington
have made their plans to spend the day
In the country, and accommodations at
all the nearby resorts, II is expected, will
be taxed to the limit. Scores Of picnic
parties have been arranged for points in
the woods. along the river and wherever
city folk can go to get away from asphalt
pavements and big buildings. Launch,
canoe and auto parties without number.
will, as usual, go out Of the city for the
day.
In accordance with the usual custom
the Public Library will be closed all day
tomorrow and also next Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
pRoGREss1vEs FOR WILSON.
Republican League President,
MINNEAPOLIS. So Announces.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, July 3.-The
Minnesota Progressive Republican
League will back Woodrow Wilson,
democrat, in his coming campaign for
the presidential election, according to
George S. Lotus. president of the
league. in statement today.
According to Mr.. LOTUS practically all
Of the members Of the executive COM
mittee Of the league have agreed to this
plan and meeting for formal ratification
will be held here next Saturday night.
Woodrow Wilson represents our idea
of progressivism, said Mr.. LOTUS.
There is no reason for US to join the
third party movement, and neither can
we support President Taft. We will
work for Mr.. Wilson in the state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
CHILD STRUCK BY CAR,
Katherine Bowles Seriously Injured
in Accident Today.

Katherine Bowles, seven years old, Of
407 1st street northeast was struck and
knocked down today by street car at
1st street and Massachusetts, avenue
northeast. The child was picked up and
taken to Casualty Hospital, where 1t was
learned that her condition is serious. She
is suffering from injuries of the head and
body, and it is thought that her skull is
fractured.
The little girl was crossing the car track
when car 1647 Of the Mount Pleasant
line struck her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
OPPOSED TO AMALGAMATION.
Shoe Workers Frown on Plan to
Merge All Unions.

BOSTON, July 3.-In an open letter
to shoe workers, made public today.
the executive board of the Boot and
Shoe Workers Union OF the United
States and Canada places itself on rec
the amalgamation into one new or
ganization of all the unions connecte ed
with the shoe manufacturing industry.
One part of the letter is devoted to
q scathing arraignment OF the United
Shoe Workers Of America, a rival or
ganization, some Of the officers of
which are charged with misrepresenta-
tion and bad faith by the authors Of
the letter.
The letter is signed by President
John s. TObin, Secretary C. E. James
and nine vice presidents Of the union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
THREE PERSONS KILLED
WHEN AUTO 0VERTURNS
Two Others Badly Injured in
Accident Near
Duluth.

DULUTH, Mimi. July 8.-Life was in
stantly crushed from the bodies Of Mrs.
William White. Duluth: Miss Gladys
Richardson. Bridgeport. Conn.,. and Lang
ford Maddigan, Duluth, the latter a
chauffeur. about midnight on country
pike near Duluth. when touring car
the road and overturned, pinioning it's
occupants, beneath. William White. jr.,
was seriously injured about the back and
is at local hospital.
Miss Mamie Turrish. daughter Of
Henry C. Turrish. a wealthy lumberman.
was severely shocked and lay apparently
lifeless at the roadside until carried to
a nearby farmhouse. where she was re-
suscitated.
w, H. Fitzgerald, the sixth member OF
the party, was thrown clear of the
wreckage, and escaped without injury.
Gaining his feet he made vain effort
TO move the heavy automobile, then sum-
moned from a nearby farm four men who
pried the car from the bodies.
Heavy Car Skids.
The point at which the tragedy oc-
Cured. is about four miles from Pixies
Lake. The road descends In a gentle
sweep from higher ground to an abrupt
turn. The surface of the road slopes to
the left with a narrow ditch at the base.
The heavy car skidded when the front
wheels struck the ditch.
The victims had spent the afternoon
and evening as guests OF MISS Iurrish
and Charles Fitzgerald at the latter's
cottage at Pike Lake The car is the
property of Henry c. Turrish. the lum-
herman.
Miss Gladys Richardson was twenty
years old. She had been the guest OF
Miss Turrish for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
ENDOWMENT FUND PAID IN.
Addition to Treasury Of Randolph
Macon Woman's College.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va, July 3.-Announce-
ment is made that $61.2 200 has just been
received by the Randolph Macon Wo-
mans College from the general edu-
cational board, on account of the institu-
tons endowment. The sum of S132 500
has been paid into the endowment fund
OF the college as the result of an offer
Of the general board to contribute
5000 IL the college raised S175.OOO for
its endowment Thus far $2O4. 600 of the
$3.50, 900 has been paid to the college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
HYDROPLANE TO TAKE PART.
England's Highest Power Craft
Ready for Chicago Carnival.

CHICAGO, July 3.-Mawdesley Brooks
Hydroplane Baby VI, said to be Eng
lands highest powered craft of the kind.
is ready to be shipped to Chicago for the
August carnival. according to information
received from the owner by Commodore
William Hale Thompson last night. The
boat is a twenty footer and will be a
starter in all of the championship events.
The entry Of ]. B. Harbeck's forty-five-
foot Audaciter of Spring Lake. Mich, in
the long distance race, was received last
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03

couraged at every turn by Secretary Mac
veagh's tdiosyncracies, and his incapaci-
~ for decision It contains q scathing
arraignment Of Secretary Macveagh's ad-
ministration Of the governments financial
affairs.
Intimates General Disaffection.
one portion OF Andrews letter to the
President Is susceptible Of being inter-
preted TO the effect that other high off,
.cials Of the Treasury are dissatisfied with
Secretary MacVeagh's treatment Of them.
For further evidence of the peculiar
difficulties which surround the handling
of business In the Treasury he suggests
that President Taft consult Lawrence o.
Murray. controller OF the currency: Lee
McClung, treasurer Of the United States;
Joseph E Ralph, director Of the bureau
OF engraving and printing: Charles A.
Kram, auditor for the Post Office De-
partment: Royal Z. Cabell, commissioner
of internal revenue: James Knox Taylor,
former supervising architect, and Charles
D. Norton. DR.. Andrews predecessor and
former secretary to the President.
Dr. Andrews letter to Secretary Mac
veagh advising him Of his resignation
discloses the hitherto unpublished fact
that Mr.. MacVeagh was on the verge OF
leaving the cabinet in December, 1910.
In one part the letter says:
You cannot forget how / stood by you
when you were on the point of having
taken from your hands what was prob
ably the most important undertaking OF
your administration. When the White
House in December. 1910. without con-
suIting you, and entirely without your
knowledge. entered into negotiations 70,
an issue of Panama bonds the embarrass-
ment Of the situation threatened to force
your resignation. You will remember that
! did everything in my power to avert
your humiliation, and that I loyalty
agreed to resign and leave the service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
Americans Are Warned.

The American consul at Salina Cruz has
sent out a warning to Americans against
returning prematurely to Mexico. He in
forms the State Department that it would
be the part of wisdom and prudence for
the Americans who left Mexico to await
further developments before returning; to
that country.
It is reported from Mexico that rail-
way communication between Mexico City
and the United States has been interrupt
ed by floods. Saltillo continues quiet, ac-
cording to Consul Holland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
French Dockers Strike.

DUNKIRK. France. July S.-The ma
jority Of the lockers of this port struck
today In sympathy with the seamen who
have been on strike since June 16, when
their demand Tor an increase OF wages
was refused by the navigation companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
Train Robbers Captured.

TOOMBSBORO, Ga, July 3.-"Old Bill
Minor. the train robber, and his partner
were captured near here today. They
escaped from the state prison farm at
Milledgeville last week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
Gen. r. F. Hoke Dead.

CHARLOTTE. n. c.. July 3-Gen. r. F.
Hoke. Confederate officer. said to have
been the personal choice of Gen. r. E.
Lee to succeed him in case he was killed
in battle, died today at his home at Lin
colnton, N. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
AMERICANS THE WINNERS.
Take First and Second Rounds i
Shooting Event at Stockholm.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden. July 3.-The in
dividual competition In, the clay bird
shooting event in the Olympic games was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
WHITE HOUSE EXPLAINS
CHANGE WAS NECESSARY
Subordinate Charged With Refusal
to Obey Orders of Secretary.
RETIRING OFFICIALS VERSION
Declares the "Idiosyncracies' Of
Treasury Head Render It Impos-
sible to Work Under Him-Mc-
Veagh Sharply Criticised.

A congressional investigation
of Secretary MacVeagh's admin
istration' in the Treasury Depart
ment is impending as one of the
results OF row of long standing
between the Secretary and one Of
his assistant secretaries, A. Piatt
Andrew, which eliminated today
in Andrews resignation.
A few hours later Representa-
tive James Cox. of Ohio intro
duced a resolution proposing a
complete investigation OF Mr..
MacVeagh's administration.
A. Piatt Andrew, assistant secretary
OF the Treasury, today rendered his
resignation in a letter addressed to
President Taft. At the same time DIR.
Andrew addressed a caustic letter to
Secretary Macveagh. in which reasons
for his action were given at some
length. In both letters DR.. Andrew
states that Secretary Macyeagh's lido
syncracies" made it impossible to work
with or under him.
The White House gave-out at noon a
brief statement In regard to DR.. An
drew's resignation, as follows:
"Mr. Andrews resignation as Assist
ant Secretary Of the Treasury was re-
quested. submitted and accepted in view
of his failure to obey orders given him
by the Secretary
Mr.. Andrew was expert adviser and
secretary Of the Aldrich monetary COM
mission. and was appointed Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury because of his
qualifications as an admitted authority
on financial affairs.
In his letter of resignation he charges
that subordinates in the Treasury De-
partment "have been hammered and dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
g. A. 3. Posts Invited.

Burnside Post. G. A. R.. and Q large
number of friends have been invited to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
Petworth Celebration.

The Petworth Citizens Association has
arranged an elaborate celebration. open
ing with a, program Of field sports at 10
o clock. These events, which will be
contested at Grant Circle. Petworth, will
include everything from the sack race
for boys under twelve years to the tug
of-war for teams of four men each,
there being fourteen events on the pro-
gram. A basket dinner will be given at
Libby Park from L. to O'clock follow
ing which Bovello's Orchestra will give
a concert lasting until 6:45 o'clock at the
same place. The concert will be followed
by a program of patriotic exercises, In
cluding the reading Of the Declaration Of
independence, by Rev. j. C. Campbell,
and an address by Senator Jones OF
Washington. The celebration will be
brought to an end with an exhibition OF
fireworks at Grant Circle, starting at
at $50 o'clock.
The Brookland Citizens Association has
also arranged for an old-fashioned
Fourth. and will hold the celebration at
old Fort Bunker Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
Rebels Prepare for Attack.

AT THE REBEL FRONT. BACHIMBA.
July 3-Impatient at the dilatory tactics
of the federals. who for three days have
been marching their troops to within
twenty miles of Bachimba and then turn
ing them back, the rebel army directed
by Gen. Orozco early today prepared for
federal attack.
Troops at Colonia Morelos. Fronteras.
south of here. are taking positions on
the west bank of the Yaqui river.
Eleven wagonloads Of ammunition and
provisions left today for Colonia Morelos.
Information has been received by Gen.
Sanjines that the rebels are advancing
in three columns from Chihuahua and
have already passed Casas Grandes,
Pearson and MADEIRA, on the Mexican
Northwestern railroad. Federal officials
here believe Orozco will abandon Ba-
chimba and Chihuahua and move his en-
tire force into eastern Sonora.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
TROOPS MOVE CAUTIOUSLY
Care Being Taken to Avoid Mines
Planted by Insurrectos.
LATTER PREPARE FOR BATTLE
U. s. Consul at Salina Cruz Warns
Americans Against Premature
Return to Country.

AT THE REBEL FRONT. BACHIMBA,
Mexico, July 3.-Shells from the artillery
of the federal forces began falling near
the hills where the rebels are entrenched.
two miles from Bachimba. shortly after
IL o'clock today. At the same time the
federal cavalry in three columns began
moving up slowly.
AT GEN. HUERTA'S Federal.
HEADQUARTERS. three miles south of
Bachimba. Mexico. July 3-After several
days of delay during which the troops
were making flank movements and were
designating positions. Gen. Huerta. the
federal commander. gave the word at )
O'Clock this morning to begin the attack on
the rebel army, gathered near Bachimba.
under Gen. Pascual Orozco. With few
shells the government artillery had dis
lodged the rebels from one important po-
sition during the night.
The troops are being moved cautiously
to avoid rebel mines. number of which
have been discovered and exploded. Ex-
planation of the reported catastrophe Of
two days ago when a big explosion was
heard in the rebel camp was made today
in report to headquarters.
A rebel mine destroyed a big water
tank. seriously injuring a civilian and
slightly wounding another. Many mines
were discovered nearby and the detona-
ton was caused by their explosion after
being removed by the government en-
gineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
CHEERS GIVEN CLARK
Speaker Gets an Ovation
When He Enters the House.
GREETING is N0N-PARTISAN
Appearance of Chairman Underwood
Also Applauded.
STATEMENT BY MISSOURIAN
Charges That He Was Defeated by
"Vile and Malicious SANDERS"
Bryan Arraigned.
GREETING is NON-PARTISAN
STATEMENT BY MIsSOURIAN

Men from all over the United States
focked to Speaker Clarks office in the
Capitol this morning, and many friends
who did not come sent him kilograms and
messages. Col. Bryan's ears must have
burned at red-hot temperature today,
for scarcely message which reached the
Speaker did not contain some reference
to the Great Commoner's" part in the
convention at Baltimore. Every one of
Mr.. Clark's friends who called on him
applauds today what Mr.. Clark said last
night, and states that the nomination was
in the Speakers hands and then snatched
out again through vile and malicious
SANDERS
The House of Representatives stood up
and cheered with the enthusiasm Of
schoolboys when Champ Clark walked
from the lobby to the Speakers chair
exactly at noon. The chamber had a
larger number Of representatives in their
places than 1t has had on any day at
noon for two weeks, and practically every
one of them Joined in the wild yell OF
APPLAUSE and the handclapping that lasted
for several minutes. Mrs. Clark, who oc-
cuped front seat in the gallery, ex-
hibited pleasure at the reception given
the Speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-03
WEATHER.

Unsettled, probably occasional
showers tonight or Thursday;
light southerly winds.
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-01
Mrs. Ollie Harrison Mccall

Mrs. Ollie Mccall, the beloved wife
of II. G. Mccall, deputy treasurer of
the county, died Mt her home here last
Saturday morning, of pneumonia. The
funeral services were conducted on
Sunday afternoon, at her late home,
by Rev. Mr.. Henry, assisted by other
ministers Of the town. A very large
crowd of people were present to ex-
press their appreciation of this sweet
spirited woman, and their sorrow at
her untimely death.
While never robust, nor very strong
physically, she was very active,
cheerful, bright woman. In every
good work, in church or society, she
discharged with enthusiasm every res
possibility assumed or imposed. She
was prominent and foremost in the
Christian church and Sunday School,
and took lively interest in all bene-
VIOLENT work. About nine years ago
she was married to II. G. Mccall,
taking the place of her sister, Mrs.
Sallie Mccall, who died several years
previous, leaving three young child
ren. To these children of her dead
sister she became at once mother,
companion and friend beloved. They,
with the stricken hubsand, will miss
her gentle ministrations of love and
care. Mrs. Mccall was daughter of
the late Col. Joe and Mrs. HARRISON,
widely known and connected in this
county. Two brothers, VIM. G.. and
James d. Harrison and one sister
Mrs. Mary l.. Harman, are the only
survivors of the family.
Mr.. H. G. Mccall has received,
from all parts of the country as well
as from home people, many express
ions of sympathy in his deep affiiction
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-01
Rocky Dell

Rocky Dell-School, which was
taught by Miss Ella Crabtree of
Thompson Valley closed at this place
very quietly Friday. 1t has been the
most successful school taught here for
number of years, and Miss Ella de-
serves much credit, indeed. She is a
good teacher, of noble and influential
character, and has been a good influ-
ence, not only in her school but in
the whole. neighborhood. Every one
grieves to see Miss Ella leave the
community but hope she will return
again next year to teach for US.
There were number of prizes
awarded to the pupils for creates,
success. The successful ones. who
received prizes were: Willie Bowen,
Felix and Frank Repass, Ottie Bourne
and Walter Bourne. They deserve
much credit for their success and dill.
gence- Lewis Carbaugh also deserves
honorabls mention for having finiqsh.
ed the free school work in the very
highest donors.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-01
NEEL GUILTY; is
given TWO YEARS
Young Graham Man Must
Pay Heavy Penalty For
Wronging Girl.

The trial of Henry Neel, of Graham,
charged with wronging Miss Margaret
Blackwell, of the same town, the first
case of the kind to come up in the
Iazewell courts for years, resulted
last Saturday in verdict of guilty.
the jury fixing Neel's punishment at
two years in the penitentiary. The
jury was only in retirement few
minutes. Upon the application of
NeePs counsel stay of execution
was granted for sixty days, in order
That the convicted man might appeal
to the Supreme court for new trial.
The trial, because of the nature of
the evidence that necessarily mad to
be introduced, was held as privately
as could be done, only the court at
tendants being allowed to remain in
tho court room. The life of the young
woman was absolutely laid bare.
every little incident of her life was
told and enlarged upon by the law
yers. Tho rotations she had with
young Neel, love letters she had
written him and advances she had
made toward him were offered as evi-
dencc. In view of the circumstances
attending tho case the public general
ly approve the verdict.
1t IL currently reported here that
Neel and Miss Blackwell may become
reconciled and be made man and wife.
which, If true. will probably save the
boy from wearing the penitentiary
stripes.