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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
COURT WORK BURDEN
Hughes Describes Labors Of
the Supreme Tribunal.
PEOPLE ARE PROTECTED
Declares Bench Should Be Upheld
Owing to Importance.
SPEAKS AT PITNEY DINNER
New Jersey Bar Gives Testimonial
Banquet to the New
Justice.
SPEAKS AT PITNEY DINNER

NEW YORK, April 2I.-Four hundred
members Of the bench and bar OF New
Jersey participated tonight In . testi-
monial dinner to Mahlon Pitncy, newly
appointed associate justice Of the United
States Supreme Court.
The speakers were Justice Charles f.
Hughes. Chancellor Edwin Robert Walk
er of New Jersey. Chief Justice William
s. Gummere Of the supreme court OF the
state; the states attorney general. Ed.
mund Wilson, and Justice Pitney him.
self. Robert II. McCarter, former at
toruey general OF New Jersey, acted "a
toastmaster.
Justice Hughes. speaking Of the work
of the United States Supreme Court. said
that he did not think there was ANY
burden like 1t in the country"
/ Part of the Courts.
I'VE must never think OF the courts as
something apart" he declared. "They
have a well defined part to play In the
affairs Of this country. The reward OF
the judge must come in popular appre-
citation.
1T must come in the nature Of a good
opportunity for service"
Justice Hughes spoke earnestly for the
UNFOLDING Of the courts and Of their Inn
portance as factor in protecting the
rights Of the people
Justice Pitney. speaking in q similar
strain, said:
Some of you may think my elevation
or selection for a place on the Supreme
bench means that 1 have been selected
to lead life of luxurious ease, but, be-
lieve me. l have found that the work
of the Supreme Court Is no sinecure for
any one on that BENCH
A telegram was read from President
Taft regretting his inability to be pres
ent and conveying to the justices and
other friends my best wishes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
NEEDS FUNDS FOR CHINA.
American Red Cross Wants Money
for Work There.

Although the American Red Cross al
ready has cabled $1oI.OO0 to the Shanghai
relief committee since January last, the
conditions are still reported as appalling.
The cablegram received at the Red
Cross headquarters yesterday expressed
the hope that the contributions will con-
tnue to come in and help to meet the
crisis now pending. 1t is pointed out that
the funds already sent will have to be
largely augmented il it Is expected to
take care of the Chinese.
For $3.50 in cash family of five can be
supported q month. The Red Cross gives
assurance that every cent given will be
intelligently and wisely applied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
MISS TAFT ON OVERLAND RIDE.
Member Of Washington Party to
Travel Horseback to Hot Springs, Va.

Accompanied by Mrs. Herbert Wads-
worth. who achieved fame by outclass-
ing President Roosevelt in a long-dis-
lance endurance ride. Miss Helen Taft.
daughter OF the President. and q party
Of friends will ride on horseback from
Washington to Hot Springs. Va. and
from there to Mrs. Wadsworth's home
at Geneseo. N. Y. With the exception
Of Miss Taft. who will join them at Fair
fax. Va, tomorrow. the party left WASH
ington today.
It is expected that the party will ar
several days they will proceed. sleeping
in farmhouses or camping by the road
side. They will cook their own meals.
The party includes Miss Janet Allens
famous a. bareback rider; Miss Josephine
Mather OF Philadelphia: Lieut. Edward
Greble. jr.: Capt. Mccoy. Lieut.. Byron
A. Long and Lieut. R0wcliffe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Engine Spark Causes Fire.

ELMIRA. N. Y, April 27-Fire
originating from a spark from loco
motive this afternoon wiped out the
business section Of Wellsburg, about
six miles south Of this city. Two
hotels. three general stores, two feed
mills, q carriage factory and Ave resi-
dences were consumed, and several
other buildings damaged. The loss Is
estimated at $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
FIND $1,000 IN TIN CAN.
Laborers Discover Money on Farm
of Senator MARITIME.

PLAINFIELD. N. J., April 27.-It be-
came known tonight that two laborers
employed in cutting a street through
the farm of United States Senator Mar
tine, known as the Cedar Brook farm,
near here. found yesterday a TIN can
that contained $1,000 in greenbacks. The
finders were William Myers. a negro, and
Pasquale Delato. who equally divided the
prize between them
The money was discolored with age and
the can looked as though 1t had been
buried for years. There was nothing to
show who buried the money and the
binders were allowed to keep 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
TWO DELEGATIONS FOR TAFT.
Rival Factions in District Conven
ton Hold Separate Meetings.

NEW IBERIA, La. April 27.-As a re-
suit Of split here today in the third
congressional district republican con-
vention. two separate meetings were
held and each faction selected dele
gates to the Chicago national conven-
ton instructed for President Taft. The
Lois-Hebert faction selected as dele
gates Reuben H. Brown Of Iberia and
e. ]. Rodriguez Of Assumption and that
headed by Henry N. Pharr chose Judge
Taylor Beattie of Lafourche and Jules
Godchaux OF Vermillion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Senator Points Out Opportunities to
Voters in Los Angeles. Cal.

LOS ANGELES. CAL, April 27.-In his
talks here today Senator La Toilette
took the trusts as his text.
You stand in the doorway of the
greatest opportunity that ever has come
into the life of a people for generations
Of time." he said. I'VE are in a great
confiict--a conflict between the few or
ganized rich and the many people unor-
ganized. l believe this crisis will be
settled within the next forty years, and
settled with the ballots.
II cannot believe that descendants of
the men who fought at Lexington, Val
ley Forge, the Wilderness and at Apo
mattox ever will allow this government
to be ruled by trusts and monopolies.''
Senator and Mrs. La Toilette will rest
tomorrow. Monday FIVE speeches are on
his itinerary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Hundreds Of Applicants.

nominating a complete state ticket.
Many women were placed in nomina-
ton. but were not allowed to get on the
ticket. as state law prohibits them
from holding ONCE OF this character.
The ticket is as follows: Governor,
c. e. Ruthenberg: lieutenant governor.
Albert Podells; secretary Of state, E. c.
Smith; auditor Of state, w. E. Bues;
attorney general, Allen Cook board of
public works. II. w. Yost, w. B. Lewis;
commissioner OF common schools, Isa-
dore Ladorf, Cleveland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
METHoD1sTs TO MEET.
Quadrennial Conference Opens Wed
nesday in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, April 27.-Dele-
gates to the Methodist Episcopal General
Conference have begun arriving here ia
attend the quadrennial conference, which
win open here next Wednesday. The
delegates come from all parts Of the
world and number $50
The conferences will continue through
out May and many notables are on the
program Of speakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Dog Gets Him in Trouble.

Abe Jones. colored. 5o3 18th street
northwest, protested 30 vigorously last
night when Policemen Sanders and
Wheelock asked him about his alleged
failure to license and muxxle his dog
that he was arrested on q charge OF
disorderly conduct He will have to
answer to all three charges In the
Police Court tomorrow. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Benz Convicted of Manslauehter.

NEW YORK, April pa supreme
court jury in Queens borough tonight re-
turned a verdict Of guilty of manslau1h-
ter In the frst degree against George
Benz, who shot and killed his stepdauRh-
ter. Bertha Reinan. twelve years old.
January 1, in Ridgewood, N Y. The
bullet from Benz's revolver, aimed at his
wife, struck the child in the forehead az
she jumped in front Of her mother. He
will be sentenced Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Mexican Envoy says Farewell.

Senior don 0ilberto Crespo Marines
the Mexican ambassador to the United
States. who recently was Transferred ia
his former post at Vienna. said farewell
to the State Department ofnciais yes
terday. Senior Crespo viii sail from New
York next Wednesday for Trieste. SenoI
Calero. who succeeds him. 10 en- route from
Mexico yity TO Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Detailed to Hydro-Aero Meet.

The arntored cruiser Washington has
been detailed by the Navy Department
for the hydro-aeroplane meet In New
York harbor next Saturday. The
cruiser is to be used as q target In
the nab-dropping contests to be held
IN connection with the meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
IN NEARLY EVERY HOME

The Star is the one paper in Washington in
nearly every home and the only paper in thousands
of homes.
The regular carrier delivery circulation of The
Star. both daily and Sunday, is greater by many
thousands than that of any other Washington news
paper.
The bona fde circulation Of The Evening Star
with but one edition daily is more than 10000 in ex-
cess of its nearest competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
STATEMENT.
1911.
AFFIDAVIT.

aolemnly swear that the above represents
only the number OF copies Of THE EVENING AND SUNDAY
STAR circulated during the days April 20
furnished or mailed Tor valuable to bona
counted are not retprnebie to once
agents only from whom few returns Of unsod papera
have not yet been received.
FLEMING NDWBOLD.
Business
District Of Columbia, 49, S'As-As'
to \,v.r%v...v..th
day Of April AID. 1912. = s
- r. e. RAMEY
S 8 (aeaL) $3.50 Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Miss Jessie Turner WEEDS.
Al Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch 70 The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd. April 27.-Miss
Jessie Dent Turner. aged nineteen,
and John J. Sebastian, aged twenty
one. both OF Washington. were mar
ried in Rockville this afternoon by
Rev. S. II. White Of the Baptist
Church. at the home Of the minister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Descriptive.

From the Chicago News.
AT this point" said the narrator. she
broke down and wept scslding tears"
My goodness" exclaimed the listener.
she must have been boiling over with
age"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
SOCIALISTS NAME TICKET.
Three-Day Convention of Party in
Ohio Il Concluded.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, April 27-Th<
socialist party OF Ohio concluded 9
three-day convention here today b,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28

publican and democratic conventions to
the army of newspaper men who will tell
the story of the gathering of the political
leaders OF the United States.
The members of the committee are
Charles S. Albert Of the New York
World, John T. Suter of the Chicago
Record-Herald, John E. Monk of the St.
Paul Pioneer Press and. st. Paul De-
spatch. Robert NJ Gates Of the Memphis
Commercal-Appeal and George f. Miller
Of the Detroit News. Mr. Albert is chair
man of the committee and Mr. Suter is
secretary.
BY action of the committees on ar
conventions this committee has been
given entire supervision Of the press plat
forms at the two conventions. AS soon
as that arrangement was made applica-
tons for seats on the press platforms
came flooding into the committee. And
Their first work In anticipation of the
conventions will be the assigning of the
seats
Hundreds of Applicants.
Already $40 newspapers have applied
for seats. and as several of the larger
papers of the country have still to put
in their application is probable the total
number will reach $50. Many Of these
newspapers, and especially the press as
sociat;ons, will have from two to ten
men at the conventions each, making a
veritable army of newspaper men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28

wrong I attack him. Amy other attitude
is servile attitude. When judges 20
wrong try to get them off the BENCH
TRUSTS. Ia FOILETTE'S TEYT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
ARMY OF WRITERS
Hundreds to Tell Story of Ma
tionaI Conventions.
SEATS WILL BE ASSIGNED
Correspondents Committee to Handle
Press Arrangements.
MEETS WITHIN FEW DAYS
Places at Chicago and Baltimore
Gatherings Then Will Be Awarded
to Newspaper Men.

Within few days the members of the
standing committee Of Washington cor
respondents will meet to assign the 400
and more press seats at the national re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28

Cunningham was excused and Frederick
Ray. another steward. was summoned.
He said he was not on duty at the time
Of the accident, but that he was at work
in the main saloon at o'clock.
Did you know the captain Of the tt
tanic by sight!" asked Senator Smith.
Very well, SIR"
did you see him there that night 2"
mo. sir. ] don't remember that did. %
The witness said the captain had his
own waiter. This waiter. he added. was
drowned.
He was last seen standing on the
bridge beside the captain" he said.
Asked IL he remembered having seen J.
tC Ptinued on fourteenth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
Crew Signal Not Sounded.

Il put a life belt on myself after the
passengers were taken care Of After all
the boats had gone q mate and / jumped
into the sea. We swan clear OF the IL
tanic. We knew she was sinking for
sure and we were afraid of the suction.
We rested each other in swimming, and
after we saw the ship go down we struck
out for the boats
The witness told OF finally being picked
up By lifeboat No. 1. He said there were
nine men and number of women
aboard.
1T was crowded he said There
wasn't room to row..
Pressed 10 estimate the number OF
women and children In the lifeboat he
said presumably forty. Senator SiSith
asked him TO estimate the number that
could be Accommodated in lifeboat. The
witness said he thought about sixty.
The witness testified that OF the men in
He was asked why no male passengers
the crew were aboard.
They were picked out Of the water
answered the witness. There were only
Titanic. They were shipped to man the
nfeboat."
What was the signal to call the crew
to the boatsT asked the senator.
"One long blast Of the whistle"
Did 4 blow that Sunday night?'
Il didn't hear it'll don't think 1t blew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28
COLONEL IS GIVEN
OVATION IN BOSTON

Continued From First Page.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-08-31
At THE PICTURE SHOWS
OrpllcuIll.


An exceptional good program for
Sundays change. Four full reels of
the best pictures:
/. Freed from Suspicion. Kalem.
\ splendidly acted picture, featuring
the Kalem favorites, Miss Alice Joyce
and Carlyle Blackwell. How a young
man through jealousy aroused his
sweetheart's suspicion. when a rob-
berry was committed, she thinking him
guilty Through a chance discovery
he finds the maid is the guilty party,
He forces her to return the stolen
goods and is restored to the good
graces of his sweetheart.
.. The little Sheriff. Essanay. \
sensational and -tingling western
melo- drama in which a clever little
pantominist plays the title role. Re-
plete with the good oldfashioned
thrills and spirit of the west.
3. An Unexpected Fortune. Selig.
A comedy drama depicting the expert
ences of three busted but determined
American soldiers of fortune. Three
young men, journalists whom kind
fate relieved of hard luck. They
were such good friends that they
would quarrel just like brothers and,
as pictured, they are human. Charles
Clary, William and Frank Weed play
the leads.
T. The Death of Chevalier Aber-
tine. Pathe. A hand colored picture,
full of dignity and great beauty, and
illustrating one of those romantic in
cidents of which the history of Flor
ence is full. 1t is made In Florence
and the backgrounds of the palace
gates, churches and gardens are the
same that witnessed the tragic love
of Chevalier Abertine and the beau
tiful girl of his choice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-08-31
LOCALS

State Hotel-Furnisre rooms at
special rates by week or month.
Wanted-Messenge boys. Apply
Western Union Telegraph Co.
Have your wood sawed by the gas
oline wood saw. Phone Main 13.
Pendleton Iron Works can use sew
eral tons of scrap iron.
Wanted-Lady stenographer. In
quire office of Mark Moorhouse Co.
For sale-oakland SIS horse power
runabout. Nearly new. Inquire Long
Bros.
Lost-Pair gauntlet beaded gloves.
Finder return to this office and re-
ceive reward.
Land scape gardening. Work guar
anteed or no charge. Smith Bros.
s2l So. Main street.
For Sale-29 head fresh Jersey
milk cows. Inquire OF r. ii. Stevens,
Dutch Henry Feed Yard.
See B. II. Decker for Dry Wood and
Rock Springs Coal Phone Black 1922.
or leave orders at DeMotto.
For good automobile service. phone
Main SO, Bowman hotel Night SER
vice Black, 21O1. a Nevlow. Prop.
S-room house for rent, range, heat
er and curtains for sale, 1902 f.. Court
street. Phone Red 2S4l.
Buy from owner, rirst class room
ing house with modern conveniences.
% rooms, close in, doing good busi-
ness. IS" care this office.
st. Joseph's Academy, Pendleton,
conducted by the Sisters Of st. Fran
els, will begin its twenty-sixth schol-
astic year Sept. 4, 1912.
Strictly first class chop suey and
noodle parlors. Open day and night
Tray orders a speciality. Everything
new. Under State Hotel. Phone
Main 567. I'm Co. Props.
Passengers for Portland can save
money and at same time enjoy a
clean and refreshing river ride by
taking the Str. Bailey Gatzert, leav-
ing The BALES daily except Sunday
and Monday at $3.50 p. m. Fare to
Portland 81.
of Gage and Fisk tailored street hats
are now ready for your inspection.
You do not have to learn to like these
beautiful new models, they win you
instantly. Vogue Millinery, Mrs. l..
ID. Idleman, prop.
Malen Burnett, who will be in this
city Sept. at the home of Mrs. Henry
Laatz, sol Jackson street where her
piano pupils may register, will be re-
membered in Pendleton as having
given a pleasing concert here last
June with her pupils from Walla
Walla.
Miss McConaughy of the Fischer
School of Music of Walla Walla, will
be in Pendleton at the residence of
Mrs. Idleman, col College, for regis
tration in piano and voice the third of
September. Mrs. Fischer expects to
teach in Pendleton one day a week
and Miss McConaughy two days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-08-31

who lends 1t. Mr. George Cooper plays
the society crook, This is good Of
ierlng, the story Is told clearly and
dramatically and convinces by good
acting.
"The Tourists" Bograph. A very
amusing story. IL gives the exciting
and often very laughable adventures
of Miss'TrXie Of the East, who wasn't
afraid to go Summing in Albuquer-
que, New Mexico.
The Mine Swindler" Kalem. A
good interesting picture. A miner
unloads a worthless claim on a young
dupe from the east Later, when the
lad begins to complain, the swindler
finds, by means of a photograph, that
the boys mother is an old sweetheart
of his. 1t is well acted.
"The City of Washington" Edi-
son. This film is a portrayal of splen-
dor and it is quite natural then to
expect this film to be something more
than the ordinary, something that will
make Americans sit back and say
with pride, my comtry's capital"
What the Doctor Ordered" Bio
graph. An exceptionally good offer
ing.
New music at the Pastime, consist
ing of a tasty compound of melodious
spice and pickle warranted to stimu-
late the musical palate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-08-31

The Vim Moore company will pre-
sent tonight and tomorrow matinee
-and tomorrow night the very funny
three act play Has Anybody Here
Seen Ke,ly?" This is a very funny
show. and will be the last presented
by this clever company. The play
has a distinct plot, and Mr. Moore
will handle the part of kelly" and
is unusually good in it. The whole
company has appropriate roles, and
all the favorites will be seen to good
advantage. Mr.. Strickfaden will APP
pear as the "FiXer" who tries to help
his friend out of trouble, and Incl
dentally gets himself disliked. Mr..
Bates has a congenial role, while
Miss Murdoch plays the lead opposite
Mr.. Moore. The show tonight and
tomorrow night will commence at Z
for the first performance, and 9 for
the second, as two shows will be CIV
en- each night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-08-31
SOCIETY EVENTS
OF THE WEEK

Complimenting Miss Pearl McKen-
ma of Portland, who has been a guest
of Pendleton friends during the week
Miss Eleanor Vincent was hostess at
two different affairs during the week.
on Thursday evening she entertained
a few friends at a chatting dish party
and yesterday gave an afternoon tea
at her Water street bone. Guests of
the evening party included the Miss
es Genevieve Clark, Bertha Anger,
Edna Thompson and Iva Hill, and the
Messrs. Irwin Brooks, Jack Urquhart,
Bertrand Jerard, James Johns, Jr.,
and George Benson. The guest list at
the tea was larger, quite a number
of young ladies being invited in to
meet Miss McKenna. Presiding at the
tea tables We're Miss Genevieve Clark
and Miss McKenna.
The following item in a recent is
sue of the Montavilla News VIII be
of interest to Pendleton people:
After ten years, Mrs. Bert f.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-08-31

Every home in Pendleton is invit-
ed to assist in the care and comfort
OF our visitors, during the week of
our fair, and Roundup"
The association committee is pre-
pairing to make a thorough canvass
Of the city, about the first of Sept
for the purpose of listing every avail
able room, for the use of visitors
during that time. and 1t is earnestly
requested by this committee that peo-
pie who have rooms, list and handle
them through this committee only. as
confusion can only be overcome by
such method as the accommodation
committee is endeavoring to estab-
lish by keeping IN close touch with
those who have rooms.
flat scale of prices will be strict
ly adhered to, double bed, $3.50;
single bed or cot, $1.00.
Rooms may be listed, or informa-
tion secured by telephoning Main 219.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-08-31
DEAN OF BROWN
GOES TO AMHERST

Providence, II. l., Aug. 31.-Dean
Meiklejohn severed his connection
with Brown University today, having
been elected president Of Amherst
College. He is succeeded by Prof. o.
Z. Randell, of mechanics and me-
chanical drawing. DR.. Randel is
fifty-two years old and member of
mechanical societies. Like retiring
Dean Meiklejohn, he IS a Congrega-
tionalist.