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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
ORDERED TO DESTROY
PAPERS IN WIRE POOL
Witness Tells Government
Probers of Disappearance
of TrunkfuI of Documents.

NEW YORK, May S.-Further testi'
mony to support the contention of the
government that the American Steel and
Wire Company, one Of the largest sub
salaries of the United States Steel Cor
poration, was In itself an illegal COM
bination was taken today when the hear
ings in the suit to dissolve the corpora
ton under the Sherman antitrust act
we're resumed before Commissioner Henry
P. Brown.
Harry A Whitney, the first witness to-
day, was called to tell what he knew Of
the disappearance of the trunkful of pa
pers in the wire pool cases that were
used as evidence before the federal grand
jury. and were returned to the steel cor
poration after the indictments were found.
Whitney, who was connected with the
Worcester works of the wire company.
and in charge, he said. OF the companys
operations in the wire rope association.
stated that he had destroyed the papers
In October and November last. he could
not say positively which month on order
from Frank Baackes. vice president Of
the wire and steel company.
Order Given by Baackes.
The order was given on the occasion of
a visit Of Baackes to the Worcester
plant. he said. He was told before he
destroyed them to take them to the office
of George A Crag1n, a Worcester official
of the company. where they remained
until the visit of Mr.. Baackes. he said.
when / got my instructions, / told
Cragin that hoped l would not be asked
concerning the papers and held respon-
sible," continued the witness, and Crag.n
said, If you are asked you can say / told
you to destroy them
Among the papers destroyed, Whitney
testified, were the minutes of the wire
rope pool. the pool agreement and cor
respondence concerning its operations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
PRODIGAL SON UP TO DATE.
Only twenty-five Years Old, But
Has Suuandered $4,000.

LONDON, May s.-Derrick wernher.
son OF the South African millionaire Sir
Julius WERNER. appeared in the bank
ruptcy court yesterday, when an extra
ordinary story Of how he spent R116.OOO
($67D, OoO was disclosed.
The bankrupt attributed his failure to
extravagant living. betting. gambling and
heavy interest. commissions and bonuses
on money-lending transactions.
Derrick Wernher Is twenty-five years OF
age. He was educated at Elton and OK
ford. and on leaving the university had
contracted debts to the amount Of $780,
600. chiefly as result of gambling
transactions, including baccarat and horse
racing.
Since then. the bankrupt said he had in
CURED debts to the amount Of $3.50 900 to
unsecured creditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
OF MEDICINE
UNDER NEW REGULATION
Bill Before Senate includes
"HeaIer" in Classification
of the Profession.

A, bill for the regulation Of the practice
Of medicine In the District of Columbia,
introduced by Senator Gallinger, chair
man of the Senate District committee,
provides many changes in the District
law.
While no explanation accompanied the
bill when 1t was laid before the Senate
1t would seem to permit methods OF heal
ing such as are employed by Christian
Scientists.
Defines Practice of Medicine.
A section of the bill specifies:
That for the purpose of this act the
words practice of medicine shall mean
to open an Office for such purpose or to
public or to any individual, in any way,
desire or willingness or readiness to
treat the sick or afflicted or to investigate
or diagnose. or offer to investigate or
diagnose. or modify any ailment or dis
ease Of the mind or body or for the cure
or relief Of any wound, fracture or bodily
injury or physical condition, or to sug-
gest, recommend. prescribe or direct for
the use OF any person, any agency,
whether material or not material, for the
cure. relief, palliation or prevention of
any ailment or disease OF the mind or
body or for the cure or relief Of any
wound. fracture or bodily injury. after
having received or with the intent Of re-
|
directly. any bonus. gift or compensation.
ton.
ut shall also be regarded as practicing
medicine within the meaning Of this act if
any one shall use in connection with his
or her name the words or letters, DR.,
Doctor, Professor. NJ. D. or Healer
or any other title. word. letter or other
designation intended to imply or designate
him or her as a practitioner of medicine
or surgery or obstetrics in any of its
branches"
Creates Board Of Licensure.
To grant licenses for the practice of
medicine and mid wifery, and to generally
enforce the provisions of the proposed
law, there is created board of medical
education and icensure. which is to con-
sist Of seven reputable, legally qualified
practitioners Of medicine who have prac-
ticed in the District for ten years, the
commissioner of education of the United
States and the health officer of the Dis
trict
Not more than four Of the physicians
on the board are to hold membership in
any Of the incorporated or recognized
medical societies OF the District. The
missioners.
Provision is made for licensing practi
TONERS who come to the District from
other places without further examtnR-
ton. Examinations for others. as basis
for Issuing lioenses. are to be held semi
annually, the first Tuesday OF January
and July; and an applicant for license.
to take the examination. must show.
with other things. that he has studied
medicine for not less than four school
The board is given power to revoke
licenses for cause or to refuse licenses,
and stringent penalties are provided for
violations Of the proposed law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
PROVES HE IS ALIVE.
Ralph Mowerson, However, Has
Trouble in Convincing the Court.

PATERSON. N. j.. May s-For ten
years believed to be dead. Ralph Now
erson Of Syracuse. N. Y. has succeeded
in persuading the court Of chancery here
that he is really alive. His appearance
in court just as his supposed widow was
testifying that he died in the west in
1902 was dramatic The woman was in
court to defend an action for annulment
brought by John G. Schwartz. whom she
married some years after the supposed
death of her first husband. While she
was telling Of the receipt Of letters. an
nouncing Mowerson's death, the lawyer
for Schwartz brought Mowerson into the
room.
do you know this man?" the lawyer
asked.
Mrs. Schwartz gasped and whispered,
Yes. he is my husband"
Mowerson explained that he had tired
Of married life and had gone to Phillips
burg. Mont. He could not explain, how
ever. the erroneous reports of his death
which were sent to his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
WEBS DAUGHTER-IN.LAW.
Sixty-Three- Year-Old Ohioan Marie,
His Sons Widow.

ZANESvILLE Ohio. May S-John Cal
win Baird, sixty-three years old, q tele-
graph operator. has married the widow
OF his own SON, Mrs. Mary H. Baird,
thirty-six.
The laws Of Ohio do not prohibit such
a marriage, and Baird says, I'VE can see
no harm in IT. ] always liked my sons
wife. and since his death the Affection
has ripened into love"
children.
Frank A. Dryer. a wealthy former leg
islator or Massachusetts. has been vainly
trying to change the law OF that state
IN order TO wed his daughter-in-law, Mrs
Katherine Dryer. under similar conditions
The Massachusetts law now prohibits the
mon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
WIFE GETS BULK OF ESTATE.
Will Of John B. Thayer, Who Went
Down With the Titanic.

NORRISTOWN, Pa, May 8-The will
OF John B. Thayer. second vice president
Of the Pennsylvania railroad, who lost
his life in the Titanic disaster. has been
admitted to probate here. His wife gets
nearly the entire estate.
jr., Frederick M. Thayer, Margaret
Thayer and Pauline Thayer. Is be-
queathed twenty-five shares Of the capi-
tai stock of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. to be held by Mrs. Thayer as
trustee until they attain the age OF
twenty one years. when the trust ceases.
In the meantime Mrs. Thayer Is to re-
ceive the dividends and income. arising
from the shares and to use 1t for their
education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
LEE N. HUTCH|NS FAILS
TO ASK WILL PROBATE
Does Not Join Other Execu-
tors Seeking Action on
Fathers Estate.

Lee NJ. Hutchins. youngest son OF the
late Stilson Hutchins, who was named
as co-executor with his brother. Walter
S. Hutchins. and Attorney Charles L.
Frailey. has failed to Join in the petition
Of the other two executors for the pro-
bate of the will of Stilson Hutchins,
dated October 26, 1910.
The will contained request that the
benefciaries Of his estate accept the
terms of his will and live in harmony
under it. The testator declared it repre-
scented his carefully considered wishes.
The widow, Mrs. Rose Keeling Hutchins,
is given the household effects at 1908
Massachusetts avenue and the horses
and carriages IN addition to 80 per
cent of the remaining estate. Ten per
cent is devised to a granddaughter. Mil
dred Rogers; 35 per cent to Walter s.
Hutchins. A half-sister was given an an
nuity of So per month. All the heirs are
Of age.
Value of the Estate.
In their petition Walter s. Hutchins
and Charles L. Frailey ask the court
to admit the will to probate ard issue
to them the necessary letters for the
administration OF the estate. The net
value of the estate is placed at $4,000
OOO
The value of the real estate Of Still
son Hutchins in this District is esti-
mated by the two executors at $3,127,-
200: property in Maryland is valued at
$4,000; that in Missouri at $4,000,
and realty in New Hampshire at $780,.
900. making a total valuation OF realty
holdings of $3,347, 200.
Mr.. Hutchins also owned a half interest
in $1,000 acres in Bath and Highland
counties. in Virginia, but on account Of
the condition Of the title and for other
reasons the executors say the value Of
this land is not ascertainable now. The
deceased also claimed title to 300, 900
acres known as the Haskell grant, cover
lucky. This claim the executors report
doubtful. litigation now being in progress
concerning 1t.
The personal property Of Stilson Hutch
ms is placed at 81. 155. 1856.
This sum includes stocks and bonds
valued at sS0S,214; debts due him
amounting to $120,4s1; life insurance.
including jewelry and an automobile,
valued at 100000. and cash In bank.
$31.73O.
The debts due by the deceased are given
in the petition as aggregating 8, sol ,62
nearly all Of which Is secured. OF this
sum. $30OS75 Is secured by pledge Of
personal property. and 81 ,223.641 repre-
sents the deeds OF trust secured on the
real estate.
Walter Hutchns and Attorney Frailey
tell the court they have requested Lee
Hutchins to join them in the petition for
the probate Of the will, but he has declin-
ed to do so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
NINE OF KIN TITANIC VICTIMS.
7. N. Watson Just Learns Relatives
Were on Inflated Liner.

HAvERHILL. Mass, May 9.-Thomas
N. Watson of this city has just learned
that nine OF his relatives. including two
married sisters and their families, were
lost when the liner Titanic went down.
The party was on the way from Eng
land to New London, Conn, where Wat
son lived until recently. They had plan.
ned to sail on another steamer and Wat
son had no linking that they were on
board the Titanic until word to that effect
came from England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08

Lynchburg. va.-The recent trip of gov
eminent revenue officers Of the Piny river
section in Nelson county has biven rise
to the report that John Moore. the con-
demned murderer of Frank Howl. who
was rescued from the Nelson county Jail
at Lovingston and liberated by a mob
nearly two years ago, IL dead. The re-
port is that Moore, after being libefntsl
from jail. was killed by woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08

Ida L. Shields today filed suit for main
tenance against Joseph q. H. Shields.
They were married about two years ago,
and the wife complains that her husband
has failed utterly to provide a home for
her or to contribute to her support At
torneys A. w. Scott and w. 9. Martin
represent the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08

Stories by Wallace Irwin, Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle, Michael White and George
Barton. and articles by Bozeman Bulger
and Charming Pollock. in our next sum
day Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
WILL INDORSE ROOSEVELT.
Kansas Convention Will Instruct
Delegates at Large for Him.

INDEPENDENCE. Kan. May S.-The
republican state convention today, called
to name four delegates at large to the
national convention. will indorse the can
didacy Of Col Roosevelt for the presi-
Dental domination and instruct the big
four" to vote for him from the first bal
lot to the last
William Allen White of Emporia will
be Endorsed for national committeeman.
The makeup of the delegation appears
to be Henry J. Allen, Wichita; Ralph
Harris, Ottawa; John Landon, Independ-
ence. and Ansell Clark Of Rice county.
Early today a telegram addressed to
the convention was received from SEN
ator Dixon, manager of the national
Roosevelt bureau. urging the convention
and Gov. Stubs on the big four" Bris-
tow wired from Washington again that
he would not permit himself to be named,
adding that of1ceholders should keep off
the delegation and give place to the
workers.
Gov. Stubs, too was firm in his de-
cision not to be a delegate.
Frederick Stanley Of Wichita will be
temporary chairman and Gov. Stubs per-
manent chairman.
Bryan's Invasion Of Harmon's State.
TOLEDO. Ohio, May s.-Col. William
Jennings Bryan made an early start to-
day on his second days speechmaking
tour OF Ohio. in which he IL opposing
tho nomination Of Gov Judson Harmon
and advocating that Of q progressive.
His train left here at $50 this morning.
and the days speechmaking was begun
at Norwalk at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08

SOUTHAMPTON, England. May S.-The
White Star liner Oceanic sailed for Cher
bourg and New York at half past IL.
Every Mfeboat was lowered into the wa
ter and tested before the vessels de-
parture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
POLICE MAKE SEARCH
FOR BREWERY ROBBER
Man Who Tapped Strong Box
at Office of Pabst Com
pany Wanted.

Search is being made by the police
for an unidentified man who yesterday
afternoon stole a cash box from a safe
in the Office of the Pabst Brewing Com
pany. 705 North Capitol street. The
box contained 1852 in cash. check for
$104 and promissory notes and other
securities representing about $4,000.
but which are Of no value to the rob-
Der. The robbery netted him only the
1852 in cash.
Herman Kollmeyer. bookkeeper for the
local agent Of the brewing company.
made complaint of the robbery to the
police. Detectives Grant, Armstrong. Nc
Nance and Vermillion engaged in the in
vestigation. All they were able to learn
was that a young man who appeared
very much like an Italian had been seen
to leave the building shortly before the
theft was discovered.
Fritz Sauber clerk in the Office met
the stranger while he was returning to
the office from the lower floor, the Office
having been left unoccupied for a few
moments. Shortly after Sauber return
ed to the Office he noticed the safe door
open and thought something was wrong.
An examination disclosed that robbery
had been committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
Public Deserves Facts.

TT is due the officials of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture, who have been wan
tonly and unjustifably assailed in this
resolution, that there should be an in
vestigation to determine the facts
1T is due the farmers and stock raisers
of the United States whose product Is as
sailed by this resolution that there should
be an investigation 10 determine whether
their product is to be destroyed for food.
1T is due the American people who con-
sumo the product of the packing houses
that there should be an investigation TO
determine whether the medical standards
followed by the government are suff1-
GENTLY high for their protection.
1T is due the people in foreign coun-
tries who accept and buy our meats that
there should be an investigation to de-
termine whether they are receiving an
unwhoIesome and loathsome product"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
Stranger Seen by Several.

Several persons employed in the build
ing told Of having seen the stranger about
the premises. The detectives searched
the building for the tin box that had con-
tanned the cash and securities, thinking
the sneak thief may have pocketed its
contents and discarded it, but no trace Of
Ii was found.
Fritz Sauber was petting cat when he
was met by the stranger. The latter
spoke to him about the feline and con-
tinued to the front door. Sauber saw
nothing to indicate that the stranger had
the cash box in his possession when he
met him.
Earlier in the day the bookkeeper saw
q man with swarthy complexion in the
building. There was nothing suspicious
about his conduct, the bookkeeper stated,
and he paid no particular attention to
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
that the motion for an in
Hestiaafton ha Laid 1lnon the table"

recommended that the motion for an In
vestigation be laid upon the table.
The remainder of the departmental
pamphlet is devoted to a discussion OF
the Nelson resolution by paragraphs.
In conclusion 1t says:
THE charges in the Nelson resolution
are readily divided into two classes:
Cd Those which impugn the honor OF
the officials of the Department OF Agrl-
culture in the administration of the
law. and (2) those which relate to the
scientific question whether the meat OF
animals which are slightly anected
with disease should be passed or be de-
stroyed for food purposes. The regula-
tions of the Secretary of Agriculture
and the practice of the inspectors or
the bureau of animal industry there
under are based upon the opinions OF
the foremost meat-inspection authori-
ties of the world, who agree that al
though an animal may be affected with
a disease in certain form a portion of
the meat may be absolutely sound.
healthful. wholesome and fit for human
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08

CONTINUED on Ninth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08

Today's sessions will close with Q recep-
ton to the delegates at the home of Miss
Mabel Boardman. president Of the Ameri-
can Red Cross. at 10 o'clock tonight
American and foreign delegates to the
conference today expressed intense
qualification at the gift of the Empress
Of Japan. who has given the Interna-
CONTINUED on Ninth Page.)
The Holly chieftain., 1912-12-27
10000 LOOMS TAKE WING
Mobilization and Flight From Call.
fernia 70 North Rars oesne-lasts
More Than Hour.

San Diego. Cal.-The 6rst sign, Of
spring was evident on San Diego bay
whom = flock Of looms, estimated to
have numbered 10000. mobilixed ON
the surface Of the water and maneu-
vered to the weird calls OF their lead.
ers until their formation was perfect.
Then. at q signal. the feathered vis-
itors from the north, which have been
about Ban Diego during the winter,
rose and in wedged-shaped body
headed for their northern summer
homo.
Many persons lined the bay shore
and witnessed the strange mobilisa-
tion. which lasted for more than an
hour.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-12-27
Announcement,

This Office frequently receives
from different parts of the county
well written items for publication
to which the writer's names are
not signed. Correspondents are
earnestly requested to attach the
name of writer-not necessarily
for publication, but simply as
guarantee of good faith. Remem-
Der also that communications
should reach us as early as We'd
nesday.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-12-27
TRAPPED IN PIT WITH SNAKES
Victim Rescued BY rhrss Bsys After
Twsnty-sour houss' imprisen-
ment With Rsp<llee.

salida. Colo.-W. J. Burrows. . ho-
tel clerk, was rescued from . mine
pit. whore 10 had been imprisoned
twenty-four hours With snakes and
rats. He fell into the pit. twelve feet
deep. while taking walk In the noun.
tains, and Altar entering the deserted
mine, using lighted matches to guide
him. His cries we're heard by three
boys, who rescued him.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-12-27

Warns Asslnst Too Much Nest.
Enston, Mass DR. Woods Hutchin-
son, speaking bsre. warned his audi.
ence against too much meat. but also
told them not to eat too manv Boston
baked peanA
The Holly chieftain., 1912-12-27
Improved Envelope.

Improved Envelope.
A New York man has obtained Z
patent upon an envelope that i in
reality . blank, cut, marked and
gummed 80 that 1t can be folded over
I letter and fastened,
The Holly chieftain., 1912-12-27
Evil Of ArsiAela, 1 L,kss.

According to German Investigator
the artificial lakes that have been con.
structed at several places in his coun-
try decrease the temperature appreci.
ably and cause an increase In the num-
Der Of foggy days.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-12-27
important peln,.

Would you die for met" she mur.
INJURED. Gladys. darling" he an.
swered. "And would there" she con.
tinued. softly, "be anything left for
me after the undertaker's bill was
paid ?'-The Bachelors Casket.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-27
SALISBURY

Miss Clara Sabin, of Falls Village, has been spending few days with her bro' ther, Kenneth Sabin.
 The Misses Mary Reed and Gladys Stone, of the Danbury Normal School, came home last Wednesday night for the summer vacation.
 Paul Parsons is selling all kinds of fireworks in his tent on Main street.
 Willard Sanford is home from Storr's Agriculture College for the summer va cation.
 Miss Wolcott, of Great. Harrington. has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Clark K Peterson.
 Miss Agnes Wright. of Chapinville, spent Sunday with Miss Amy Teeter,
 Miss Claris Ladd and Allen Goddard have been spending few days at the Rev. John Calvin Goddard's.
 John Flood, of Millerton, spent Sun- day with his brother Master George Flood.
 MT. and Mrs. Chas. Spurr and son, of Great Harrington, were in town Sunday.
 Miss Clara Bishop celebrated her birthday last Saturday by entertaining few of her friends ill the afternoon. Children's night will be celebrated by the Changers in the K. of P. hall next Friday evening. All the families of th Changers are cordially invited to be present. The lecturer has prepared all excellent program to be given mostly by the visitors. A good time is promised to all that come.
 Mrs. Renshaw and children were in town few days last week.
 Miss Margaret Eggleston is at home from her school in Rhinebeck. The Social Service League held their annual business meeting in the Scoville Memorial Library on Tuesday afternoon. It was voted to have another teacher in place of Miss Lane, who has resigned to accept of position in Missouri.
 Mrs. Howard Aller and daughter. of Denver, Colorado, are at the parsonage for the summer.
 Miss Harriett Boyce returned to her home near Boston on Thursday.
 Rev. J. o. and Mrs Goddard and daughter Ruth. attended the commence- ment exercises at Williams College where Jack was graduate.
 Charlie Whitbeck, of Collinsvile, spent Sunday with friends here and Mrs Whitbeck, who has been visiting her mother, returned with him Monday.