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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
FIRE FATAL TO THREE.
Believed to Be Buried In Ruins of
Burned Courthouse.

HAMILTON. Ohio. March 14.-Three
men are believed to be buried in the
ruins of the new Butler county court
house, which was partially destroyed by
fire today. The men were caught in the
debris when the high clock tower crashed
through into the foyer fifteen minutes
after the fire started. Scores OF persons
were in the building when the tower
fell, and it is feared others may be
buried.
The men known to be under the ruins
are William Hunker and L. l. Lane.
firemen, and an unidentified man. The
fire was got under control after the up
per floors had been burned out. The
county Offices on the first floor, contain
ing the important county records. were
not burned. The property loss il esti-
mated at $50 OOO.
The flames were discovered in the tower,
and by the time the fire department ar
rived had spread through the upper
floors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
CLARK WINS ENTIRE
KANSAS DELEGATION
Three-FifthS Rule Will Govern
WeSternerS at Baltimore
Convention.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. March IA
Resolutions prepared by the Clark ad-
herents and adopted by the democratic
the twenty delegates from Kansas to
Champ Clark as long as three-fifths Of
the delegation believe his nomination
possible. and to vote as a unit on other
questions. as the three-ffths majority
Of the delegates may direct.
The resolutions demand reduction of
the tariff, an increase of the free list. a
fellow-servant la wthat will effectively
Safeguard the interests of workmen
employed by individuals or corporations.
and protect their families an income
tax. liberal appropriations to construct
and maintain better post roads. re-
ductien Of the standing army. the cleo
ton Of United States senators. federal
judges and the interstate commerce COM
missioners by the direct vote Of the peo-
pie. The resolutions further state:
Recall Is Advocated.
I'VE also demand primary elections for
the nomination of all candidates for cleo
tive offices; the initiative and referendum
in all lawmaking and the recall Of public
officials when they have become derelict
In duty; the reform OF our financial sys-
tenn that will insure the business interests
against disastrous panics such as those Of
1904 and 1907; the passage of the Sher-
wood pension bill.
I'VE are opposed to the Aldrich cur
enactment that will leave the power of
regulating the volume Of currency with
the Senate and the House of Representa-
tives, instead of with the money trust"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14

his mother that an attempt had been
made on his life. Queen MGrgarita APP
peared almost stunned. She stood still
and looked over the king from head to
foot as though to make sure that he was
unframed Then she threw her arms
around his neck and kissed him on both
cheeks.
Many Of those present wished to con-
graduate the king. but he left the Pan
theon without waiting.
The impression made throughout the
city by the attempt on the king life is one
Of the deepest concern The news OF the
affair struck the Romans the more keen
~ because 1t occurred on the anniversary
of the birth OF the late martyred King
Humbert and In the midst of the solemn
services in his memory.
Queen Tries to Protect Kim.
The spot near the Corso where the at
tempt was made has been surrounded all
day by excited crowds waving Italian
flags and shouting Long live the king!
Eye-witnesses OF the attack on the king
say that it occurred at a few minutes
after o'clock this morning. Dalba, In
going to the spot. rode a bicycle. wnlch
he deposited in the doorway of the Sal
viati palace When the royal procession
was passing Dalba nervouslly drew re-
volver, and with a trembling hand pulled
the trigger four times. but only three OF
the cartridges went off.
The queen was seated on the side OF the
carriage nearest to the would-be assassin:
She paled as the shots rang out. ana
threw her arms around the king, as
though to protect him. He tried to COM
fort her by saying: BE tranquil; 1t is
nothing" and, seemingly treasured, she
sat back as the procession went on to the
Pantheon.
Pope Expresses Regret.
Pope Plus, when he was notified by
Cardinal Merry del Val of the attempt
and said: These are the consequences
Of the irreligion of our times"
Dalba's mother declared today that her
son when a boy had suffered from in
fiuenza, pneumonia and meningitis. which
had left him weak-minded Within three
months he was due to be called for mill
tary service.
Expect Maj. Lang to Recover.
The physicians in charge of Maj. Lang
say that he probably will recover within
q fortnight His helmet detected the bull
let and he received only a slight scalp
wound. The ball was afterward found in
side his helmet He suffered more from
the shock of the fall from his horse.
which caused slight conclusion or the
brain and some severe bruises.
On the return to the palace OF the
kings carriage it was found that one or
the horses had been slightly wounded Dy
q bullet.
when the king left the Pantheon after
the mass one Of the veterans guarding
the tomb of King Humbert called to his
companions: THE king is safe. Let US
sbn,,t IT onp live the kinRr" The enthu-
siasm among the soldiers. some of whom
were crippled in the battles during the
war of independence and all Of whom are
decorated with many medals, was striK-
ing.
police. said: For a time l thought
would kin Victor Emmanuel. but am
satisfied with what / have done. NOBODY
instigated me to do the deed" Il
DaIba does not belong to any political
party. He has been twice sentenced Tor
theft and once for maltreating his par
ents. He was born in Rome. but the ram
lily came from Abruzzi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
LAWYERS TALK RECORDED.
Darrow-Harrington Conferences il
District Attorneys Hands.

LOS ANGELES. March 14.-Probably a
dozen conversations between Clarence s.
barrow, chief counsel Of the Mcnamara
and John R. Harrington. a Chicago attor-
ney associated with him, were taken
down through the aid of a telephone
device, according to District Attorney
John D. Fredericks.
The conversations, which took place in
Harrington's room in a local hotel. all
occurred since the indictment of Darrow
on q charge of bribery, said the district
attorney. Several days ago it was an
nounced by the district attorneys Office
that Harrington would be q witness for
the state when the trial of Darrow Is
called.
District Attorney Fredericks stated that
Harrington had obtained room at the
hotel a month ago under an assumed
name The instrument was hidden be-
hind a picture in the room, and stenog-
raphers in an adjoining room. recorded the
conversation, according to the prosecutor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
NEW SHIP GOES ON ROCKS.
Isleworth Loses Three Propeller
Blades; Accident Follows.

HALIFAX, N. s., March 14.-The new
steamer Isleworth, under charter to the
Dominion Coal Company. broke three Of
her propeller blades last Sunday on
trip from Boston to Louisburg and in
consequence she is ashore today off Che
bucto Head. at the entrance to this har-
Dor, and will be total loss. The Isle
worth had q crew Of forty men, all Of
whom got to land with difficulty
With the single propeller blade left the
steamer had slowly made her way since
Sunday, and when she struck she was
trying to enter this harbor for repairs.
The fog was thick. high sea was rum
ming and Capt. Redding, out Of reckoning,
found himself on the rocks. He de-
termined to abandon the steamer and
boat was sent ashore with q line. This
was used. In succeeding trips to get all
the crew ashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
NEW STAR Is DISCOVERED.
Report of Prof. Errebo Of Norway
Is Verified at Harvard.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, March 14.-Prof.
Errebo Of the astronomical observatory at
Dombass, Norway. has given the heavens
a new star. His discovery was announced
in a cablegram from Prof. Kobold OF the
observatory at kiel, Germany. to Prof.
Edward c. Pickering, director Of the Har-
ward observatory. On the receipt OF the
news the photographing force here went
ever the negatives Of the skies made last
week and came upon two plates taken last
Monday which confirmed the finding OF
Prof. Errebo.
The plates show the star to be OF the
fifth magnitude, while Its discoverer
found 1t only of the fourth magnitude.
The position Of the star for 1853 Is r. A.
6 hours 45.5 minutes, and its declinatfon
70 degrees II minutes. This position
places it in the constellation Gemini. and
it is about one degree and hfty-one
,,;rutes south of the Theta Geminorum.
In the last twenty years about fifteen new
stars have been seen. The majority OF
these have been found by the Harvard
force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14

It's Maj. Edward M. Markham. assist
ant engineer commissioner Of the Dis
trict. now: no longer Capt. Markham.
The Senate in executive session yester-
day afternoon confirmed his promotion.
upon the recommendation Of the Senate
committee on military affairs. He will
receive the rank as Of date Of February
n. There have been reports that Maj.
Markham would be given a new assign
ment when he took the higher rank, for
1t has not been the custom for a major
in the Corps of Engineers to hold the
position as assistant engineer commits
sioner.
At the same time the Senate also con-
firmed the promotion OF Capt. William
Kelly, former assistant engineer commits
sioner, to be q major Maj. Kelly was
connected with the District government
for about three years. but was transfer
red over a year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
MINISTER PUT ON TRIAL
Rev. DR.. Mcfarland Was In
dicted in Connection With
Death of Girl.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. March 14.-The
trial of the Rev. DIR. w. D. Mcfarland
of Greenville. Tenn. indicted in connec-
ton with the death in this city OF his
former secretary. Miss Elsie D. Coe. who
died as the result Of criminal operation,
began today.
DR.. Mcfarland made his way through
the dense crowd in criminal court a few
minutes before the hour for opening. He
was accompanied by his aged wife, who
was very pale as she took the seat given
her near the prisoners dock. They were
quickly surrounded by attorneys and
friends. Mrs. Mcfarland was visibly
affected, and sobbed while her husband
tried to comfort her.
Denies Motions to Quash.
Judge John c. Haymaker appeared as
the presiding judge and when the case
was called Attorney Homer c. Castle for
the defense presented motions to quash
the indictment. Judge Haymaker over
ruled all motions to quash the indict-
ments, and the selection of the jury was
taken up.
Soon after the trial started word was
brought to the courtroom that the aged
mother Of Elsie Coe would not appear as
a witness, as it was feared she was dy-
ing at her little home on Frankstown
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
RAILWAY RATE DECISION
MAY Be GIVEN APRIL |
Hearing Concluded Before |.
c. c. Concerning Washing
ton-Virginia Company.

PROBABLY about April / those who hay.
petitioned the interstate commerce com.
mission to recast the rates of the Wash.
Virginia Railway Company will
know the result Of their efforts.
Oral arguments were heard by the com.
mission yesterday afternoon. The con.
tention Of the petitioners maintaining IN,
company should provide a school rate or
its lines; that all the rates now in effec,
are excessive. discriminatory and unrea
sonaoie; that the time limit on ticket.
should be extended and that an interstate
rate should be maintained by the com.
pany for passage between Washington
and Virginia points. was presented by
Frederick r. Whippler of Alexandra
counsel for ]. H. Bitter of Alexandra
the chief complainant. Mr.. whippIer also
argued that it is not just for the com.
pany to charge a regular city rate be.
tween the south end of the Hiehway
bridge and the terminal Of the line at 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue north.
west. when no arrangement is provide
for transfers. although the Old Dominion
Railway Company has made such an ar
rangement. and that the present rate of
IS cents for the round trip to Mount Yer.
non is an imposition upon tourists, espe-
cially as there Is 35-cent round "trip rate
now maintained between Washington and
Mfilers Station. point but three-quar.
tiers OF mile from Mount Vernon.
Blames Agitation on Mr.. Whippler.
John s. Barbour, answering on be-
half OF the company, contended the pa
irons Of the line were not dissatisfied, and
that II was Mr. Whippler who was stir
ring up the agitation. He declared that
the present rates were fair and defended
the Mount Vernon rate on the ground
that practically all the through trafic ia
that point consisted Of excursionists, who
preferred to go there by rail instead of
by steamboat. even though the rate by
the latter is lower.
Commissioner Prouty, chairman of the
commission, announced at the close that
the evidence would be carefully consid-
cred. and decision rendered about
April 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
Broken Rail Wrecks Train.

DUNKERToN. Iowa. March H.
Twenty-Five persons were injured.
thirteen seriously and one probably
fatally, in a wreck on the Chicago
Great Western railroad three miles east
Of here this morning. The train struck
broken rail on a curve. Fourteen
passengers were taken to a hospital
In Waterloo.
The most seriously injured passenger
is A. e. Brand OF Des Moines.
Three Pullmans and a day coach left
the track. The train was nearing
Dunkertonawhe the wreck occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
CHICAGO GAMBLERS JEALOUS.
Handbook Syndicate Will "Tip' Of
Places Not Paying It Tribute.

CHICAGO. March 14.-Jealousy among
Chicago gamblers has led to an ''investi-
eating bureau being opened to keep the
police informed as to the location of GER
tain poolrooms. 1t is said that the hand
book syndicate is behind the project, and
that reports will be made not only to the
police but also to the civil service COM
mission and the newspapers.
1t is said to be the intention OF the
bureau managers to report all places
which do not take the syndicate's news
service, and that no mention will be made
of places which pay for race horse In
formation.
The syndicate's first report was made
last night when letters were delivered to
the chief of police, assistant chief, de-
tective bureau head and others telling OF
the location of q poOlroom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
SEWER BILL INTRODUCED.
Calls for Commission to Investigate
Suburban Project.
Special DISPATCH to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March 14.-Delegate
Whitley Of Prince Georges county today
introduced a bill creating a commission
to look into the advisability and feas-
ability Of a sewer system for sections OF
Prince Georges and Montgomery counties
to be connected with the District of CO.
lumbia system.
At the same time he offered a joint
resolution asking Congress to name q
federal commission to confer on the plan.
The bill carries state appropriation OF
81 coo TOR expenses Of the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
KNOX AT GUATEMALA.
Presidential Reception for Secretary
to Be Given Tonight.

SAN JOSE, Guatemala, March IL
Secretary of State Knox arrived here
this morning and went ashore from the
United States cruiser Maryland at 10
o'clock. He was received by the for
eign minister and the war minister and
United States Minister r. 8. Reynolds
Hit and many others were waiting on
the quay.
The Secretary departed by special
train for Guatemala City. where he
will arrive at about 2 o'clock this aft
ernoon presidential reception in his
honor will be given tonight, followed
by a state dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
RAY LONG ACTIVE
Took Part in Many Campaigns,
Says Gen. Sniffen.
GOES BEFORE Committee
Declares Paymaster Supported Presi-
Dental Aspirants.
YIELDED TO HIS INFLUENCE
States Pressure Compelled Him to
Order Officer to Chicago on
One Occasion.

Paymaster Beecher b. Ray, whose
friendship for President Taft and whose
army conduct is being investigated by
the House committee on expenditures in
the War Department, was the friend and
supporter of every republican presidential
aspirant in campaigns in which he par
ticipated prior to the 1903 campaign. &C
cording to testimony today by Brig. Gen.
G. c. Sniffen, paymaster general, retired.
Gen. Sniffen reviewed Maj. Rays rec
ord for the committee. He referred to
political influence used by Maj. Ray and
illinois, former Senator Hemenway of
Indiana and the late Senator Mark
Hanna of Ohio into the discussion.
He also referred in one Of his letters
to "a relative of the Secretary Of War"
and this relative" he identified as
Charles P. Taft, brother OF President
Taft.
Transfer Is Asked.
Gen. Sniffen's testimony was devoted
to the alleged excuses and subterfuges
which Maj. Ray used to procure leave
and transfer Of station. The general re-
counted the story Of his receipt of q cable
message from Brig. Gen. Edwards in
Manila, asking that Maj Ray be trans
ferred back to the states In 1907. He said
that Ray had been in Manila only two
months, and his transfer at that time
would have upset the roster of the pay
his reply which Gen. Edwards described
as violent" may have been SO.
Call it what you will, violent, We
hement,' indignant or anything else
said the general. II certainly was hot. 1
had my own opinion as to the value OF
an unreliable army officer To a presi-
dental aspirant. l thought he would do
more harm than good. / am as good
friend Of President Taft as Gen. Ed
wards. l did not think 1t was any of
business to interfere in my department.
certainly was hot
Astounded at influence.
Explaining his orders and direction of
Maj. Rays movements prior to 1908, the
general said that he was astounded at
the political influence which Maj. Ray
had. He mentioned the name of Elihu
Root. then Secretary of War. now SEN
ator from New York. He issued one
order which returned Maj. Ray to Chi
cago, station that Ray seemed to pre-
fer. He did so because of the influence
brought to bear on him, Gen. Sniffen
said
Il succumbed to 1T. I admit it with
At another point. in describing the
movements Of Maj. Ray and his partici-
patton in them, the general said:
Il hope God and the committee will for
give me for it, but did it,
Gen. Sniffen did not give the commit
tee any light on the missing papers"
1t seeks in the Ray case. The commit
tee will meet again tomorrow to hear
more from Brig. Gen. Clarence Edwards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
Fire Starts in Lace Curtain.

A lace curtain was blown over . lighted
gas Jet in the house Of Chester O. Thomp-
son. 1886 New Hampshire avenue north
west, and about $26 damage resulted
from the fire which followed. A lighted
match caused a similar blaze last night
in the apartment Of A. F. Frazier in
the BalfoN. The damage amounted to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
A Poor Adviser.

From the Christian Advocate.
Skinflint-I have no money. but I will
give you q little advice.
Beggar-Well. II yer hain't got no
money yer advice can't be very valuable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14

Rev. J. Edward Byers, pastor Of the
Lutheran Church at Bloomsbury, Pa, has
presented q Northumberland set Of pull
DIT furniture to the new Lutheran Church
at Wiiliamsport. Nd. which will be dedi-
Gated about June !. The donor is q son
Of John D. Byers. one OF the Oldest men,
bers Of the congregation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
SUGAR TARIFF REVISION
SPLITS THE DEMOCRATS
Opponents Claim That Bill Will
Ruin Industry in This
Country.

The democratic free sugar. tariff re-
vision bill was taken up In the House
today and bitter split in the democratic
ranks resulted. Democrats from cane
and beet sugar producing states had pre-
pared speeches inveighing against the
measure. It was contended by these
members that the bill meant the end of
the sugar growing industry in the United
States.
Chairman Underwood Of the ways and
means committee early made known his
intention to end general debate today.
no matter how late the House might be
compelled to remain in session. AS re-
suit he was besieged by democratic
members opposed to the measure for
time in which to make clear their posi-
ton Tomorrow debate is to be limited
to five minutes for each member. and
late tomorrow or early Saturday the
measure is expected to pass
The republicans are prepared. when
debate is ended. to ask for the recommit-
ment of the bill. To advance the chance
of this carrying it was said they were
prepared to waive their contentious for
continuation of the Dutch standard and
the preferential feature on certain grades
Of sugar.
House Votes to Take Up Bill.
Mr.. Underwood asked that the bill be
taken up Republican Leader Mann OBJ
jected The show Of strength on the
measure was awaited with interest. and
when Speaker Clark announced that the
motion had carried, 104 to 50, there
was an outburst Of democratic applause.
Mr.. Underwood secuted the arguments
of the opponents of free sugar that re-
moyal Of the tax would ruin the industry,
and read figures intended to show that
manufacturers in this country were pro-
ducing the staple as cheaply as in any
foreign country.
He answered the beet sugar advocates
with the statement that the committee
had discovered that the beets raised In
the western United States were richer in
saccharin than those cultivated abroad
and that the increased Cost Q, coal Goa alone; alone
wages paid there to cultivators and re-
flners Of the crop.
Checks Sent to Both Parties.
wild applause interrupted Chairman
Underwood when, after charging that the
policy of protection had been maintained
to protect the sugar trust" he said the
American Sugar and Refining Company
had been a contributor to the republican
national campaign fund.
..True." interrupted Mr.. Kinds of
Maine, republican. "but check was sent
also to the democratic national campaign
manager That corporation contributed
to both Sides"
Republican applause was quickly
checked when Representative Hard
wick Of Georgia. democrat. shouted
above the din:
Democrats Returned Check.
Eyes, but that check submitted to
the democratic campaign committee
was returned. We didn't want that
kind Of money"
When Mr.. Kinds acknowledged that
he knew the check had been withdrawn
a,sth TAA In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-14
Checks Sent to Boil. Parties.
Democrats Returned Check.

Eyes, but that check submitted to
the democratic campaign committee
was returned. We didn't want that
kind Of money"
When Mr.. Kinds acknowledged that
he knew the check had been Withdrawn
there was another outburst. TIE In
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-05-10

amateur actress in New York. Now,
don't you dare to scold her, my dear
boy. If you blame anybody you can
blame me, but 1t was your own sus-
picious nature set the trap, and you
yourself walked into it. I gave the
order to the footman to turn you away
from the front door. And Mary was
acting strictly under my own orders,
too, for she, like yourself, wanted to
test your love for her"
"But / knew you loved me, dearest, +"
said Mary Davenant, smiling through
the tears that stood In her eyes. BE
cause you did want me for myself aft
err all"
"Then all I can say to you young
people" said his stepmother, SIS go
and trust each other henceforward al
together for the rest Of your lives"
"But you-you deceived me all
along blurted out Lord Jocelyn an
gri1y.
Il did, Richard, said his stepmoth-
er. They say they have to drive a
donkey backward to get him any
where, and since you wouldn't be
driven the way you ought to go, why
20, how true it is that 1t takes a
woman to manage mani"