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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04
SECRETARY DENIES
GIVING OUT REPORT
Head of Agricultural Depart
nent a Witness in the Ever
glades Inquiry.

WASHINGTON. April S.-Secretary
Wilson testified before the house com
mittee on expenditures in the agricul'
tural department today in answer to
critics OF his conduct in connection
with reports on the drainage of the
Florida everglades. Mr.. Wilson had
been attacked. first for permitting to
he published departmental reports which
doomed everglades lands, and then be
cause he suppressed the information.
Mr.. Wilson denied that the original
excerpt OF tie report of Major ]. o.
Wright on the everglades was gwen out
with his consent. This excerpt was
used for advertising purposes in Flor
ida.
1t was obtained in the department by
Henry Clay Hall. Later, Mr.. Wilson
said, he wrote Governor Gilchrist OF
Florida and authorized the publication
of parts of his letter in relation to the
everglades. Mr.. Wilson expressed the
opinion that the department had not
made a complete investigation of the
everglades project on any Of the fea~
lures covered in the reports in the con-
troversy- The secretary explained that
the function of publishing the bulletin
was regarded as important In the de"
partnent
'We take pride in these publications
and try to make them as nearly accu-
rate as possible said the secretary.
The secretary denied any personal
knowledge about land sharks, but he
was unable to say to what extent
stories Of their operations had lnflu-
epced him.
Mr.. Wilson was asked to Tepudiate
the excerpt of the everglades report
sent to the governor Of Florida, but he
said it was still "valuable as far as 1T
was useful
Before Secretary Wilson left the stand
he enllvened the proceedings with some
native Scottish huuor and paid his re-
spects TO Representatives Clark and Bath
rick who put the investigation sfoot.
The circular which was suppressed. Sec
retary Wilson said. was nothing TO be
proud Of and nothing to reflect credit
on the department.
'1t was got up by young man said
the Z secrstary. rs,s, -,.1, and what's the use OF
provoked and ordered 1t discontinued
Clark called on me and
wanted to know why. l was kind TO Mr.
Clark, but his testimony here and that OF
his two witnesses was agreed upon and
] would not credit witness who had
agreed upon his testimony with 100 per
cent for accuracy
Representative Bathrick asked 8 aues-
tion.
'Who is this man." demanded secre-
tary Wilson.
Representative Bathrick OF Ohio" re-
piled the chairman.
"Oh, / see,' responded the secretary.
This man is the man who oorresponded
with me about his potato ranch In Flor
ida. May I suggest that If Bathrick had
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04
||1I1|IE OCCUPIES
| SENATE ATTENTION
pu Imposing a Heavy Tax
Upon Poisonous White
Phosphates Is Passed.
WORK OF COMMITTEES
Printed Questions TO Be Sent
Out to Banks Preliminary
10 Money Trust Probe.
.rna,ionel News Service.

/. International News Service.
rl rlsHINGTON. April $,-The senate
W., discussed for two hours The bin Inn
,s,re heavy tax upon white phosphor-
= catches for the purpose OF prohibit
!, tosir manufacture. Senator Bailey
rrs,d the bill on the ground that the
s,,rs power should not be used IN this
-.,nsr. The bill was passed.
4 statement received by the secretary
! lhs senate shows that the Democratic
se.slration for the senate In Illinois did
q cost James Hamilton Lewis a penny.
a bl TO protect the battle flags of
q sruited States was passed,
'pmline matters on the regular We'd
Nv calendar occupied the attention Of
4: louse today. Among the bills passed
ID tbe Mcclure measure amending the
4, relating TO the allotment OF lands
,ssaz the Usage Indians and providing
u fAo taxation under the Oklahoma
- OF surplus lands of Usage aliottees,
:n,, fhe issuance OF certificates,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF the Stockholders OF Castle Valley coal
ComnanY.


Notice is hereby given tina. pursuant
to an application in writing made TO the
undersigned by the owners and holders
of majority Of the shares of the cap
ital stock of the Castle Valley Coal COM
pany. n corporation. to wit, by the owners
and holders Of seven hundred and fifty
two thousand. one hundred fifty eight
(752,15s) shares out OF the total OF nine
hundred and twenty thousand (s20,0o0)
shares OF the issued capital stock Of said
corporation. TO call a special meeting of
the stockholders OF said corporation for the
purpose OF considering and voting upon the
OF said corporation from five million dol
lars (s500o, ,oo0), divided into one million
G,090.00ol shares of tho par value Of five
dollars (55) per share TO seven million,
five hundred thousand dollars ts7, 500. 0oo).
thousand n.6oo. .ooo) shares Of the par
value Of five dollars (s5) per share. spe-
oial meeting Of the stockholders OF said
corporation viii be held on Saturday
the 18th day OF April, 1912. at 1886
o clock 2. m. Of said day. at the office
of Uinta, state OF Wyoming. for tho OBJ
ject OF considering and voting upon the
said proposition of increasing the cap
ital stock of said Castle Valley Coal com
pany from flve million dollars {s6. 900. .o00J
Of the par value Of Ave dollars (s5) per
share. TO seven million. five hundred
thousand dollars $500, 000). divided into
one million. five hundred thousand
e. 500. .000) shares OF the par value Of five
dollars (s) per share.
Dated Salt Lake City, Utah, March 9.
1912.
President Castle Valley Coal Company.
a1026
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04
LlMAX ARRIVES IN
Z THE VERMILYA TRIAL

lAlCAGo. April Testimony for the
istae In the trial OF Mrs, Vermilya for
g alleged poisoning OF Richard T. Smith
re % climax today when the woman
'te the stand.
x told OF Smiths Illness in her home
q oenled ernphatlcally that she ever
as MIN any medicine except that which
M5sclan prescribed.
MH. termllya testified that Smith new
Haroed regularly at her residence. al
oasn ne roomed there, but that after
ecaue III ahe once served him toast
oonee and also gave him a glass of
,md you put anything in that water?"
f.eo DER attorney
40. ehe replied,
mo you put anything In the toast
eo1ss besides what usually Is
| 30"
'g testimony o: ]. o. Smith. broth
lne dead man, that he had told
~ ,seHlillya Of his suspicion OF foul
~ III connection with his brothers s
S1 was denied b. the defendant. She
ne thanked her for the care she had
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04
Money Trust Probe.

7bs house committee OH banking and
|-rfsncy prepared printed interroeatorles
IA y cent to 5000 state and national banks
"A ibe first step in the money trust probe.
|oiiuS faets concerning the directorates
|rj depostors of the banks, as we'll as
;emation concerning their stock and
|rgt holdings.
A FTp Stanley steel committee was in
|F,ned that Don Bacon and Il, G.. Cole,
FL Mesnba ore operators. will be ready
n tglify before the committee 4 week
Ia Thursday
4 fhe house committee on foreign affairs
has 70 favorRbiy report the resolution
Ling for the payment OF $1,000 600 by
|VsIco for the death OF and injuries 10
Ieshcan citizens. who. while on United
Eatu soil, were struck by bullets during
ts Nadero revolution OF last year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04
Fl ighting the
Right Plague
Kill the Catarrh Germs and the White Plague Problem Is
More Than Half Solved

is cause by Caarh
matter
cba tube is in a healthy condition
Wben raw
dvsh catarIh microbes the germs Of consumption
of 1t with cough and ends coffin
healing
air cells tine uroy
AM
kill and
MFJ tbcrew al
vte n
Of
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04
Universal Alphabet.

Alsxander Graham Bell appeared before
Il committee and told the members that
De- English language can be made a
|riyeTsal tongue. He advocated. though.
X Jackson bill. calling upon the interior
'sariment TO investigate the possibility
Establishing a universal alphabet
. ne house appropriation committee will
y, tomorrow to consider appeals for an
,rgsency appropriation Of s250,0Oo for
II relief OF the flood sufferers in the
tissippl valley, Represents tiyes James
! Kentucky and Russell of Missouri will
war and urge the necessity OF Imme-
ne federal aid and the committee is
lTSted TO take favorable action. This.
lYpropnated. will be in addition to the
HleS made available yesterday for the
f1eaytheDing OF the levees. the added
r. being necessary TO relieve the Suf-
tnss Of the homeless in towns already
Tistaled by the floods
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04

and the committee smiled at the way Afr
BathriclS'e interests in Florida had been
got into the record
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04

|CL uAO-MEMBERS secure S325.oO pianos for s197 oC
|CluU "a down and ST rs weekly.
I'LL ssp'-MEMBERS $4,000 pianos for s287 Oo
|VluU I'D down and 81 so weekly.
Club @ pay oo fz o4 ss5d s7a
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04

q, Prolonged.
',a' ',sssply regret that 1 did not know
|s,S. s' medicine long before ] did,
80 ol1en speak Of the wonderful
Imy health, and tell them that
n n TSaicine did it. Mrs. Nv. STAN
eaeneyville, La.
cssssing Case of Mrs. NJ. Gary.
|Siso, Ill 81 have used Lydia E.
sm,s Vegetable Compound for
e.n s 50 and 1t has certainly made new
|eI W. me. After my first baby was
Rt.IS Sas left perfect wreck. / was
IA s,s could hardly do my household
Isu p., suffered with an awful back
Nthsu since | have used your Com
~ ~ pains in my back have left mo
I% strong again.
sss ~ mother used it also through
h " ,. Lie and speaks very highly
.hsI,h VI can use this letter any way
4 Sss :. think it is only fair for ore
|h J. suffered as much as I, to let
knA nAGow of your great remedy. -
Aso IaRY, "a, 2o5s N. R!dgeway Ave,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04

Consumption caused by germs; is CataTrh.
who hay caarrh liable become victims Of DIR
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04
SICK STOMACH, INDIGESTION OR
C0NST|PATED BOWELS --CASCARETS

of the
stomach which
the off
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-04
liter LONG
/ suffering
Ssse Two Wonnen's Health
ssstored by Lydia E. Pink
@ms Vegetable Com
pound-Read Their
Own Statements.
SneyVlile, La. = "Some time ago
Nm poor health, suffering from fem

mime ills, I began TO
take Lydia E. Pink
hams V G & e ia b lie
Compound and Liver
Pills. | soon felt
better and gained in
strength and flesh.
A gradual improve
ment continued as |
took the Compound,
and from l20 pounds
I now weigh 155, and
feel that my life has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
SUES FOR MAINTENANCE.
Mrs. Springmann Follows Divorce
Suit With Plea for Support.

Undaunted by the refusal OF Justice
Wright to grant her limited divorce
when her husband had claimed he had
been required to scrub the floors. clean
up the dishes and wash the clothes. Mrs
A. Golden v. Springmann has filed a suit
for maintenance against Elmo s. Spring
mann. a machinist I'm the navy yard.
Justice Wright has issued rule on
the. husband to show cause next Friday
why he should NOT pay alimony to the
wife.
In her petition, filed by Attorney Leo A..
Rover, Mrs. Springmann tells the court
she was married March 25 1907. and lived
with her husband for four months, when
they separated She says she il willing
to live with him il he will furnish a
proper home and treat her properly. Her
husband, she declares, declines to again
resume housekeeping.
The If l....Ef...- s. y is in destitute cir
cum n asserted the. .sns on her moth
er Il ~cid eggf life The hus-
band. :. is stated, ,rirkes $3.2S per day
and II able to support her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
GRADS HOLD CLASS MEETS.
Those From Central and Business
High Schools Gather.

Midyear graduates Of the Central High
School and those Of Business High School
who ,are completing a four-year course
held class night exercises at their respec-
tive schools last evening. The Business
two-year class will hold it's class night
this evening. as will the class Of McKin-
ley Manual Training School.
The graduation exercises of Business
pupils will. be held at the. school Wednes-
day evening, and Of the Central pupils at
Central High School this evening. The
Central graduating class contains twenty
nine members: the Business four-yeag
course contains sixteen. and the two-yeaT
course has thirty-fve members.
Principal Allan Davis addressed the
graduating class OF his school last night
in behalf OF the faculty. John T. Sohram.
president of the class, delivered the ad-
dress Of welcome. Miss Katherine Par
sons gave the history of the class, telling
of all its work since 1t entered the, school.
The future Of the class was outlined by
Miss Sallie ]. Chalk. r. A. Roncher gave
a vocal solo. The valedictory was deliv-
cred by Miss Phoebe E. Tyrell.
A similar program was given at Central
High School. Principal Emory Wilson
gave the faculty address. Clifford Stone,
the class president, welcomed the guests.
The class history was given by Vivian
Groom. Miss Elsa l. RAner played a vio-
lin solo and James p. Kinsella sang 'In
Circe's Garden The class prophecy
was given by Miss Louise Rochon and
Miss Hazel Cotton. Albert J. Covert gave
the valedictory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
Estate of Thomas Z: Matchett Is
Placed in Trust.

The will Of Thomas L. Matchett. dated
April 20. 1911 has been filed for pro-
bate. To his wife. Hattie E Matchett,
is left $500 for her immediate wants. A
diamond ring and other personal prop
erty are left to his sons. The remain
ing estate is devised to the Washington
Loan and Trust Company in trust. to
pay one-third the income to the widow
and one-third each to the sons. Eugene
I. F. Matchett and Francis Thomas Mat
chett, until the youngest child attain
majority. when the estate is to be
equally distributed among the wife and
two sons
Nv the terms of the will of Rachel
Mason, dated January %. 1893. and med
flied by codicils Of the same date and of
June -, 1911. the sum Of 800 Is left
to the Nineteenth Street Baptist Cnurcn;
The household effects and other personal
property are left to Georgianna Brown.
The remaining estate. including cash.
notes and, bonds, ID devised to Fannie
HilI. Caddie Clark. ,eGeOfg1anna Brown
and Lucy Norris Thomas II. Patterson
is named as executor. A.
The entire estate OF JohnsSke Is by
his win devised to HIS widow. Margaret
Kelly. The document. dated November
8, 1909. names Mrs. Kelly. as executrn;
Rev. Clarence H. Waller by his Will,
dated August 20, 1870 Teft property in
Dupont Heights. Md. to Rev: GEORGE w.
aren't ST.: Mrs " A. Waller and Mrs.
henrietta J. Brent After requests of
PERSONAL property, "the remaining estate
e to go to Henrietta j. Brent. Jabez
Lee il named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
CARNATIONS IN EVIDENCE.
Ohio Society Celebrates Mckinley
Day-MidWinter Meeting Held.

Mckinley day was observed by the
Ohio Society of the District at its mid
winter meeting last night in the Cont
mental Hotel. An address on the life
work of the. late President was made
by Rev. James S. Montgomery. Carna-
tons were much in evidence. out Of re-
spect to the dead President.
Resolutions of regret for the death of
William Elroy Curtis and Mrs. William
X. Day. wife of Associate Justice Day
OF the Supreme Court were adopted. The
introduction of the resolutions brought
forth eulogies upon the lives Of Mr.. Cur
tbs and Mrs. Day from many of the
members. The society ordered that
copies of these resolutions be transmitted
10 the families Of Mr.. Curtis and Mrs.
Day.
Minor changes were made in the con-
stitution Of the society affecting the pay
ment Of dues. The business session of
the society ended with the election OF
thirty new members, including a num-
Der of former members Of the Philadel-
phia Ohio Society, who have recently
moved to Washington.
The meeting was presided over by
John Joy Edison, vice president of the
society. in the absence of Associate JUS
tice Day. the president.
buffet supper was served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
ALUMNI ELECTION,
Association of Columbia University
in Animal MeetiuD

The Columbia University Alumni Asso-
citation Of the District Of Columbia held
It's annual meeting at the University Club
last night. The following officers were
elected: President, DIR. Marcus Benjamin
vice presidents. DIR. s. S. Laws Claw. DR.
G. L. G. Anderson (medicine). w. H
Hillyer tcollege). and DR.. j. M. Glitter
man (science): secretary. George Oakley
Totten, jr.: treasurer William Waller.
Plans for the annual dinner of the as
ISOLATION were discussed. The dinner Is
10 be held at the Cosmos Club April II
and IL Is expected the deans of the vari
Gus departments of the university will at
tend.
Delegates were appointed to the meet
ing on alumni day, February II. for tht
election Of alumni trustees.
The association IL to cooperate witt
the Columbia Dramatic Club for the play
which Is to be given at the COlumbis
Theater February &.
substantial subscription was made Il
the Columbia Athletic Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
P1CTURE-0PERA TODAY.
Curtis to Present First Version Of
"A Vanishing Race" at Belasco's.

Before an audience composed of those
interested in the study Of the North
American Indian. Edward 8. Curtis will
present the first version OF "A Vanishing
Race" at the Belasco Theater this after
noon at 4:3O o'clock The presentation
will be for charity, under the auspices of
the League Of the Covenant
The musical portion OF the picture-opera
Is built on the original tribal themes,
captured by monograph in Indian VIII
lagos The music Of war dances, snake
Dances. folk lore songs, hunting chants,
ETC., has been raised to the standard of
symphony orchestra by composer, and
interpreted in "A Vanishing Race by Mr.
Curtis own musicians. With these melo-
dies for background "A Vanishing Race
has been woven out Of the fourteen years
OF Mr.. Curtis experience among the In
dian tribes Of this continent Photographs
on art slides and motion films show the
Indian in his primitive life. Some. of the
striking features OF the program are
The Dream OF the Ancient. Red Man."
The Hopi Snake Dance" :sSignal Fire."
Sunset in Navajo Land and "a Vanish
ing Race"
A second performance for. charity will
be given Thursday afternoon:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
ANACosTIA..

An Unusual occurrence in Masonic cir
c.es in Anacostia takes place this week,
when no meetings will be held. They
will be resumed Monday next, however.
when the local lodge No. q, F. A. A. NJ,
will confer degrees. On the evening of
February II. Anacostia Royal Arch
Chapter. No. IL. will hold its annual
election Of officers.
Mrs. N. B. CroswelI, principal of the
Van Buren, School In Anacostia. yester-
day announced the names OF the chill
dren in the eighth grade who will re-
ceivc diplomas tomorrow and who are
eligible to admission to the high schools.
They are Marcelius Balderson, Edwin
Slye, Alonzo Stone, Ethel Carroll, Alice
Leapley. Dorothea Lutz. Bonita Peacock,
Myrtle Peacock, Anna Reh and Helen
Shannahan. Mrs. Croswell is also de-
sirous that it be known that children
who have reached the school ago since
the opening of the present term last Sep
TENDER are now eligible to admittance. as
frst-year classes will be formed. The
graduation exercises are to be held to-
morrow at the Bryan School.
Charles F. Roberts, worthy patron OF
the Grand Chapter OF the Eastern Star
in the District, has presented to Electa
Chapter, NO. z, In Anacostia, gavel
made of ebony and ivory. The gift has
been accepted by the chapter with the
thanks OF the members. Up to the time
o. this preservation the chapter was
without a gavel, and had been using the
one owned by the Masons.
James ". BARLEY has purchased prop
erty on street between 18th and 18th
streets, upon which he expects to erect
two modern residences. When complete
Mr.. Bartley will occupy one OF them.
Other building operations in this section
will begin as soon as the weather per-
mits John Herath will erect two brick
dwellings on Minnesota avenue, at Mich
olson street. plans for which have been
approved. Oscar Rabba. Elmer Ridgiey
and Arthur Greer are having erected
homes. at Bradbury Heights. which will
be ready for occupancy this spring. The
three brick residences recently erected on
s street, in Fairlawn,- will be occupied
shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
ANSWER BY MRS. ALEXANDER.
Denies She Is Mentally Incompetent
of Managing Estate.

Mrs. Rebecca Alexander. ninety-three
years old. widow OF Columbus Alexander
and sole beneficiary for life, Of his estate
valued at 100000. has answered the
charges that she is insane and incompe-
tent. brought against her by a grand
daughter, Mrs. Eva r. Bouic.
Through Attorneys j. J. Darlington and
James b.. Archer. Mrs. Alexander makes
a general denial. Of all the charges and
characterizes them as utterly untrue"
The answer is very brief and bears the
signature Of Mrs. Alexander. which is
easily legible. and with the exception Of
running uphill is clearly written.
The respondent says it is utterly untrue
that in consequence Of her extreme age.
of mental and physical debility, or In
trinity Of memory and will or for any
other cause she is non compos mentis
or incapable of properly caring for her.
self or her interests. On the contrary.
she declared, she is in possession Of her
IA culties and able to care for her person
and property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
- DOUBLE CELEBRATION.
Colored G. A. B. Posts to Honor LiI
coin and Douglass.

Monday, February IL. being the 1O3d an
niversary Of the birth OF Abraham Lin
coin and the 95th anniversary OF Fred
erick Douglass birth. the colored posts Of
the G. A. r.. Department Of the Potomac
are arranging to observe the occasion
with two-day celebration. Sunday
Felfuary IL. anniversary services will b
held at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
the sermon being preached by the pastor
Rev. Simon p. w. Drew. At the cesebra-
ton at the same church Monday. Feb
ruary II, the principal speakers are an
nounced to be Senator Hepburn, Rep
resentatiye, Suixer. Assistant Attorney
General w. III. Lewis. Rev. Dr. Sternne
N. Brown Of Howard University. Judge
e. m. Hewlett. Rev. DR.. A.. G. Garner
Of the Plymouth Congregational Church.
Thomas Walker and Mrs. julia layton,
president OF the Colored Women's RELIEF
Corps. The meeting Sunday win be pre-
ceded by q parade Of the coiored 9. A. X.
posts from their hall to the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

l.. j. Beeston has another " his su.
perb Dagobert's Children stories. the
fifth we have printed thus far, In oui
next Sunday Magazine. "Intercession.
this one Is called. the story Of poor
wounded Etienne st. Honore. captured
by the Germans and taken into a convent
where in his tortured moments he dis
covered the sweetheart Of his court days
who had fled from the scenes OF her dis
appointed love and taken the veil.
Then entered the redoubtsble Capt.
Dagobert himself. who found the COM
mander of the Prussians just discover
ing that his prisoner was none other
than the one who had kept the girl
from him; for this Prussian. too, was In
love with the sister. All our readers
know what a gift Mr.. Beeston has In
working out such tremendous plot.
and we assure them that they Will not
be disappointed In their expectations IN
this instance.