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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
CONC OVER BATTLEFIELDS.
Forty War College Officers and Stu
dents Leave for Virginia.

Forty officers on duty at the Army
War College. at Washington barracks.
including instructors and students, left
here this morning for Fredericksburg,
Va. for the purpose of visiting the
principal battlefields Of Virginia, Mary
land and Pennsylvania. They will be
joined there by pack train, consisting
of thirteen wagons, an ambulance and
other equipment, and will encamp for
four days.
From fredericksburg the party will
march to Charlottesville, the Wilder
ness, Spotsylvania and on to Richmond,
returning by Louisa, Gordonsville.
Orange, Rapidan, Culpeper. Fauquier
White Sulphur Springs crossing the
Potomac to Point of Rocks. June 6,
Gettysburg, returning to Washington
June IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
SEEK $4,000 LOST ON SHIP.
Companies Ask Treasury to Redeem
Currency on the Titanic.

Secretary MacVeagh has received ap-
peals for the redemption OF $13. OF
American currency which went to the
bottom Of the ocean in the Titanic Under
the law. the Treasury is forbidden to re-
deem any money until totally destroyed.
The American Express Company asked
for the redemption of 5000 and Thomas
Cook & Sons Of New York. $1,000. Both
amounts were being sent by registered
mail. Only Congress could authorize the
payment Of these sums, and while bills
have frequently been introduced for the
that favorable action was never taken on
such q measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
COLONEL IN HIGH FEATHER.
Roosevelt Says He Regards Massa-
chusetts Result as Victory.

NEW YORK. May 1.-Col. Theodore
Roosevelt was in high feather today. He
was greatly pleased, he said. with the
result in Massachusetts,, which, in the
light of incomplete returns, he declared
he regarded as great victory. Col.
Roosevelt declined. however, to say more
until he should have received complete
returns Early in the day he telegraph
ed to Matthew Hale. one of the leaders
in his campaign in the Bay state, asking
for complete returns on the preferential
vote and the vote for delegates. He ex-
pected to receive q reply to his telegram,
he said, early this afternoon, and told the
reporters to come back to Sycamore Hill
after lunch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
GOES OVER UNTIL TUESDAY.
Cleanup Campaign Committee on
Organization Postpones Meeting.

The meeting Of the cleanup campaign
committee to consider plans for per-
manent organization. which was called
for Friday. will not be held until Tuesday
Of next week, according to a decision
reached today. The meeting will con-
vene at 4:45 pm. In the boardroom Of the
Municipal building.
Election Of chairman will be tho
frst business to be transacted. Arthur
c. Moses, present chairman, will not be
able to continue In that position on ac-
count of the press of other business
It is believed to be likely that the COM
mittee will authorize the appointment
of suhcommittee to consider the prob
lem Of how to dispose most effectively
of the city's waste material, and report
later. In this event, the investigating
body probably will be given several
weeks or months In which to complete
its laborS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
BISHOP GIVES WORD
Opening of QuadrenniaI SEES
sion of N. E. Conference.
DELEGATES NUMBER $50
Division Of Sentiment Over Proposed
Change in Discipline.
RULES RELATE TO ADJUSTMENTS
Abolition Sought of Inhibition on
Dancing, Theater-Going and
Attending Circuses.
DELEGATES NUMBER $50
RULES RELATE TO ADJUSTMENTS

MINNEAPOLIS, May 1.-Standing on a
platform with twenty other bishops from
this and foreign countries. Bishop Henry
W. Warren of Denver, Col, today form
ally convened the twenty-fifth quadren-
NAL General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in the presence of $50
delegates.
Several thousand ministers and laymen,
who were not delegates, contributed to
forming what was said to be the largest
assemblage of Methodists in the history
Of the church. Delegates from points as
far distant as Finland, South Africa,
South America and Asia, some of whom
were dressed in native costume, were
brought together.
Today's session. marking the opening
OF the months program, was devoted
largely to devotional exercises and pre-
1iminary business.
Variance in Views.
Already interest is keen among the dele
gates as to what acton shall be taken on
a proposal to change the present dis
ciplinarian rules governing amusements.
The rules prohibit dancing, games of
chance. theater-going. attending circuses
and horse racing as being "a tendency to-
ward worldliness''
The proposition as to its retention or re-
lection has been referred to committee.
Arguments Advanced.
Among the arguments advanced in OPP
position to retaining the present rule as
given to the committee are:
eft violates Christian freedom
1t Is source of constant irritation
1T puts many in an unjust attitude as
disloyal to the church.
1T cannot be enforced.
las an unenforced law it brings disci-
pHne into contempt.
1T keeps many conscientious people out
of the church.
1T breeds hypocrisy.
1T has not added to spirituality in the
church"
Another View.
Arguments for continuing the rule are
given as: '"The rule voices a protest
against worldliness. Repeal suggests
backward step morally. Many will avoid
harmful things because the church di-
reefs. Repeal would be interpreted with
great publicity as indicating a moral de-
clension.''
1t was stated it probably would be sew
eral days before the real work of the
conference. was reached. Only the morn
ings are to be devoted to conference
business, the afternoons being given up
to committees and the evenings to re-
ports from missionaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
TWO JURORS NEEDED
FOR THE ALLEN TRIAL
One venireman Challenged by
0efense-Wife Weeps on
Floyd's Shoulder in Court.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

WYTHEVILLE, Va, May linn
medtately on the opening of court to-
day counsel for Floyd Allen. one of the
leaders Of the gang that killed judge,
sheriff. prosecutor. a juror and a spec
tator in the Carroll courthouse March
ID, made objection to Juror Frank
Highley, who was accepted yesterday,
declaring that he doubted the compe-
tency of the venireman to sit in the
case.
Mr.. Poague of counsel for the prose
cution said that he desired to keep the
records clear, and agreed to the retire
ment Of Mr.. Highley if his eligibility
was doubted. and Judge Staples order
ed Mr.. Highley to stand aside. thus
leaving eleven men on the panel.
Twelve other veniremen were called.
and not a juror was obtained from the
list. Then another batch was called, and
one man was obtained making twelve,
and then two others were chosen. making
fourteen of the necessary sixteen. from
which the defense will strike four men.
All of the men chosen, with the except
ion OF two, are farmers and cattle
raiserS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
United States Treasurer's Office.

Office of the treasurer-A reduction Is
recommended of = chiefs of division, at
S.,5UB each. | assistant chief Of division.
at $50; l clerk, at $1,000; = clerks, at
Sl.2OO each: c.erk, at $1,000, and .
clerks. at $50 each.
~ reduction OF clerk at 500 is rec
commended in the force of the Office en-
ployed in redeeming national currency.
"A provision is inserted authorizing en-
ployment of necessary clerks In con-
nection with the postal savings sys-
TEN at a cost not exceeding $4,000 for
the fiscal year 1913. the same to be
paid from the appropriation for postal
savings system. with the requirement
that estimates be submitted in detail
for such force for the fiscal year 1914
and annually thereafter.
Bureau OF engraving ard printing
Provision for medical and sanitary Of
f1cer at $4,000 is recommended, and one
clerk at $3.50 is omitted.
Secret service division-The salary OF
the chief is reduced from $4,000 to
$4,000.
office of the director OF the mint-A
reduction is made of one adjuster Of
accounts at $4,000 and one clerk at
$500"
A relentless cut is made in the coinage
establishments. The minis at San Fran
cisco, New Orleans and Carson, together
with the assay offices at Boise. Charlotte,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
POLK TO TAKE TESTIMONY.
Will Examine Titanic Officers in
Robins Damage Suit,

NEW YORK, May 1.-Frank I. Polk
was appointed today by Judge Holt OF the
United States district court as commits
sioner to take the testimony of j. Bruce
Ismay, managing director of the White
Star line: Charles Iightoller, second of
fcer of the Titanic; Joseph G. Boxhall,
fourth officer; Frederick Fleet. lookout,
and Harold S. Bride, second wireless
operator, in advance of the filing of
papers In a suit for damages to be
brought by Mrs. Louise Robins, widow of
Col John Jacob Astor's valet, who was
lost in the Titanic disaster.
Mr.. Folks appointment was made upon
q petition Of George r.. Graham, an at
torney acting for: Mrs. Robins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Sobs on Husbands Shoulder.

This ended the panel and Sheriff Da-
wilson was directed to proceed at once
to call another panel Of sixteen men
from which to get the remaining two
members to complete the list. and the
court took a recess until 2:30 o'clock.
The trial has just begun to attract at
tention and today the crowd Is the
largest which Wythevi1le has seen for
long time.
Some of the farmers rode a distance
Of fifteen miles in q misty rain to be on
hand at the morning session.
Mrs. Floyd Allen, wife of the accused
man. came into the courtroom, accompan-
led by Mrs. Alberta Munday, mother OF
the Edwards boys. Mrs Allen took a. seat
with her husband in the courtroom and
laid her head on his shoulder and sobbed
for few minutes. This was during re-
cess, while the sheriff was getting q new
venire, and when court resumed she
withdrew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Wife of John r. Young Dead.

Mrs. Mary A. Young OF 1872 r street
northwest died at her home at 1O:D
o. clock this morning, after q long illness.
She was the wife of John r. Young, clerk
OF the Supreme Court Of the District of
Columbia. Arrangements for the funeral
have not been made.
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ROOSEVELT YIELDS
EIGHT DELEGATES
Continued From First Page.)
were cast was a surprise to his sup
porters.
Neck-and-Neck Race.


From the reports Of the very first town
shortly after noon yesterday until an
early hour today the preferential race
between Taft and Roosevelt was a neck
and-neck affair. Roosevelt had the bet
ter of the contest during the early even
ing, but toward midnight the President
forged ahead and gradually increased his
lead until he had a comfortable majority
at daylight. On the other hand. the con-
test between Baxter and Crane, the re-
spective leaders of the Roosevelt and
Taft delegates at large states, was close
only for few hours. Then Baxter drew
away, until at am. today, with forty
precincts missing, he had a lead of more
than 1890 votes. tabulation of the re-
cities for. all the republican candidates
for delegates at large shows very little
variation from the Baxter and Crane
votes.
Comments on the Figures.
Representative Curley. who directed
Speaker Clarks campaign in Massa-
chusetts, said:
"The splendid reception which the
candidacy of Speaker Clark has re-
ceiyed at the hands of Massachusetts,
voters when conditions surrounding his
candidacy are considered is the strong
est indication that as the nominee OF
the democratic party in November he
will be triumphantly elected"
Speaking for the supporters Of Gov.
Wilson, former Representative William
s. McNary said that the candidacy of
Gov. Wilson for the democratic nomina-
ton 'is greatly strengthened by the
apparent fact that the result Of the
republican vote in Massachusetts, GER
tainly increases the chances that Col.
Roosevelt will wrest the republican
nomination from President Taft. The
small vote which Clark and Wilson re-
ceived between them and the absence
Of interest in the presidential prefer
ence vote is clearly due to the fact that
every one understands that Gov. Foss
is. the candidate of the Massachusetts
democracy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Among the Auditors.

office of the auditor for the Treasury
Departmental reduction is made of one
chief of division, at 5000; two clerks. at
Leo each: four clerks, at $1,000 each :;
two clerks. at $500 each, and one labor
er, at S.isi,
office of auditor for the War Depart
ment-A reduction is recommended of ten
clerks, at 81, 4D each: two clerks, at
Sl2W each: nine clerks, at $1,000 each,
aud one laborer, at $3.50. An additional
messenger boy, at $40. is recommended.
office Of the auditor of the Navy De-
partment-A reduction is made of one
clerk. at $500
office of the auditor for the Interior
Departmental reduction is recommend
I'd of five clerks. at $l,2yO each. and five
clerks, at 81 ,ao each.
office OF the auditor for State and
other departmental reduction Is rec
iaborer at $3.50.
Office of the auditor for the Post Of
flee Department-A reduction Is recon-
mended of : clerks. at ST 800 each; IS
clerks. at 81 800 each, ~ clerks, at 81 400
each. III clerks, al 81 300 each, 10 money
order aSsorters, at $3.50 each; I female
iaborer, at $3.50: :; laborers. at $500 each,
and charwumen, at $40 each.
Authority * recommended for the nee
sssary employees. with total compensation
not exceeding $4,000 during the next fs-
cal year, to audit the accounts of the
postal savings system, the same to be
paid ont of the appropriation for that
system and with the requirement that es-
Inmates in detail shall be submitted for
this force for the fiscal year 1914 and an
nually thereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Rebels Active in Vera Cruz.

Revolutionists are becoming more active
in the state Of Vera Cruz, especially in the
vicinity Of Tampico in the northern part OF
the state, according to State Department
reports. Brigands are causing much anx-
iety by their increased lawlessness In
San Luis POtosi.
1t is reported from Saltillo, in the state
of COahuila. that rumor Is current there
to the effect that a battle is under way
in the Chihuahua district. Saltillo itself
is quiet.
DR.. PolicarpO Reuda, special envoy of
the rebel junta at Juarez to the United
States. who arrived in New York yes
terday from New Orleans, Is expected
to arrive in this city this evening. His
purpose is said to be to lay before the
State Department officials a plea for the
practical recognition Of tho revolution
airy party. He has announced that all
the rebels ask is fair play" especially
in the matter of the uninterrupted i'm
portation of arms and ammunition into
Mexico for the rebels as we'll as for the
government forces.
He will endeavor to convince the Sec
rotary of State that President Madero
is not able to suppress the revolution,
because" says DR.. Rueda, The has not
the good will of the people Of Mexico, on
account of the mistakes he has made
and his arbitrary government"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
MEXICAN AMBASSADOR
TO COME HERE SOON
Senior Manuel CaIero Will Be
Warmly Received by the
Administration.

Senior Manuel Calero, the newly ap-
pointed Mexican ambassador to the Unit
ed States, who is now in New York, Ia ex-
pected In Washington Saturday or Sun
day, and Will present his credentials to
President Taft probably the following
Thursday. The suggestion that has been
made that the new ambassador would
not be warmly received because Of the
reply made by the Mexican government
to Secretary Huntington Wilson's note
urging full protection for American citi-
zens is completely negatived by the fact
developed from the records that Senior
Calero had terminated his connection
with the Mexican foreign Office before the
reply was made to the Wilson note.
Senior Crespo. the Mexican ambassador
here, made an emphatic denial today that
he had ever made any statement reflect
ing in any way on Senior Manuel Calero,
recently secretary Of foreign affairs.
II have spoken to no newspaper man."
said Senior Crespo. 'since l said goodbye
to Mr.. Knox and Mr.. Huntington Wilson,
but have been Ill and confined to my
rooms. During my stay in the United
States 1 have been very much gratified
with the courteous treatment accorded
me by all the people / have met.
II have repeatedly received proofs OF
great esteem and consideration, for
which l shall be ever grateful. not only
from this government, but from my
own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Reaffrm Platform Of 1908.

I'VE pledge the party to the enactment
of comprehensive and effective public
utilities law; to an employers liability
and workmen's compensation act; to
whatever legislation may be necessary
for the protection of women and children
in industry, and to whatever measures
will best check the surface caving in the
mining regions of the state, and fix re-
sponsibility therefor.
I'VE reaffirm our belief that the re-
publican national platform Of 1908 ex-
pressed the true American doctrine on
the subject OF protective tariff.
We demand such national legislation
on the currency as will decentralize con-
troll OF the nations money and CONNER
cial credit.
We commend to the state and the ma
tional government the policy Of tho con-
servation of natural resources, as laid
down by the eminent son Of Pennsyl-
vania. Clifford Pinchot. and vitalized by
Theodore Roosevelt when he was Presi-
dent"
The platform, which lie Of unusual
length. goes into matters Of state interest
and closes with quotations from speeches
by Lincoln and Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Made Eligible for Reappointment.

This radical section in the bill has
provision that all persons separated from
the classified service SHALL if not more
than sixty-fve years of age, be eligible
for disappointment without examination
for five years more If they are up to a
fair standard of efficiency. The section
prohibits any government clerk from So
liciting aid of congressman to secure
reappointment, and also prohibits any de-
partment official from considering any
suggestions from representatives as TO
who shall be appointed.
The edict which prohibits officials from
having private telephones at government
expense is found in the new legislation
In this bill. along with the section which
will attempt to effect an economy in
mailing government publications. The bill
proposes that the government printing Of
fice shall do all the wrapping and mail
ing, and orders that all lists and ma
chinery for this work be sent from the
various departments to that office.
All employees affected by this order, II
the bill is enacted, will be dropped Octo-
Der 1, 1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Abolition of Commerce Court.

The Commerce Court is to be abolished
entirely, according to the bill, July l.
1912. Four employees of the court are in
Guided in the reductions of force under
the bill. The jurisdiction of the court is
transferred in the bill to the United
States district courts
Legislation, other than appropriations,
ordering changes in the government serv-
ice are to be found in the bill as report
ed to the House today. One of especial
interest to Washington is that which
provides that in 1913 no vacancy exist
ing in any government department within
the confines of the District of Columbia
shall be filled except by promotion or
demotion from among persons already
employed within the District Of Columbia.
No transfers from one department to an
other shall be made except by the order
of the President.
Another piece of new legislation. also of
Importance to Washington, is the pro-
vision that after July 1, 1913, all APP
pointments in the classified service shall
be made, after the probationary period
Of six months, for five years each.
At the expiration Of each appointment
the employment of each person so ap-
pointed will cease. People in the service
appointed prior to July !, 1912. will be
considered as having ceased their employ
ment June 80. 1914 New examinations
will then be in order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Deadwood. Helena Seattle and Salt Lake,
will be abolished II the recommendation
of the committee is approved. The total
fees are reduced from s1.31? 100 to $685.
700 and the total number Of salaries is
reduced In the aggregate by forty-two.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-11
Belle : This will
Cure Lung Troubles

Consumption is catering disease :
ttht u enc Of its chief dangers, THOSE
who nave Il are rarely willing 10 ac
knowledge the fact II this trouble. b.
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o. sur % the symptoms are present
tuth as tcver or nlgbt sweats weakness
raising Of mucns-1do the sensible thing
take Eckman's Alteratiye--as Mr.. Bet
tersworth did
Bowling Green. ~ II, No, a.
Gentlemen wish 70 say for your
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line OF unequsleo valle for all Bronchial
md Lung Frouhie The Spring OF 1905.
: had severe cough for six mouths
tried all the medicine that my doctors
recommended to me, nut no results came
Tor the better. / had night sweats, and
would cough and spit until got so
weak ! could hardly do anything. But,
II last James Deering. OF Glasgow June
ton, insisted that try your medicine
IN one weeks time there was quite an
Improvement In my condition. aud after
had taken several bottles, l felt as well
- ever IN nv life.
" desire the world TO know that |
irmly believe that your Fckman's Alter
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write personally to any party wanting in
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A. c. BETTERSWORTH
Eckman's Alternative Is effective In Bron-
Lung Troubles. and IN upbuilding the
system, Does no contain poisons opiates
or habit forming drugs, ASK for booklet
telling OF recoveries. and write to Fckmnn
Philadelphia, Pa, for more pvi.
fence For sale by all leading druggists
led Cross Pharmacy Barre, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-11
! the Hyde Park Savings Bank /:

Note at the end Of % years your de
posts will amount to 81 500, but will
interest at per cent, compounded semi
annually, the amount TO Your credit al
that time will be s256664. How many
boys spend foolishly, needlessly and
oftentimes for something that is worse
than useless, $500 per month"; Think
it over and see il you cannot bring your
self TO believe that You will enjoy saw
ing better than spending, and thereby
become a capitalist.
II is absolutely safe to send your
money by mail to the Hyde Park Sev.
ings Bank, either by postal or express
money orier, personal or bank check,
express or registered letter. In the near
Is p years Of its existence, not dol
lar sent By mail to this bank has been
lost.
Remember. too, that during its entire
existence this bank has never lost a dol
lar by a poor note and does not, in the
Judgment Of It's directors, to-day own al
single dollar Of poor or doubtful assets
lts managers are thoroughly eeuserVs-
tive bankers, men who never speculate.
never deal with Wall street, and the
hank does not own q dollar Of paper
paying more than SIX per cent interest
Safety, rather than the higher rates Of
interest sbtainsble in f4T-swsy places,
l. the universal rule Of this bank.-Aiyt.