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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
INAUGURATION DATE VOTE
House Refuses to Take Up
Henry Resolution at the
Present Time.

The proposition to change the date OF
the Inauguration received its first test on
the floor of the House late this after
noon. Representative Henry Of Texas
Immediately asked that his resolution to
change the date Of the Inauguration be
taken up fol owing the passage Of the
Military Academy bill. He asked that 1t
be accorded four hours debate
Representative Pou was anxious to
press his claims bill. and. to discover the
sentiment of the House. q roil-call vote
was ordered to see whether or not tie
House wanted to consider the inaugural
matter at this time.
The House refused to consider the
Henry proposition to change the date OF
the Inauguration by a vote OF la to &C.
At the close of the roll call, Mr.. Henry
stated to the House that he would not
have presented his resolution had he
known that the committee on claims WAS
anxious to present its private claims bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
SUES FOR MAINTENANCE.
Mrs. Mary J. Sutphen Says Board
Rill Ii Overdue.

Declaring that she is a stranger in
Washington without friends or relatives
here to aid her. that her board bill is
overdue and her husband has not con-
tributed to her support since last Satur-
day, Mrs. Mary j. Sutphen today filed
suit for maintenance against Robert NJ.
Sutphen, a drauehtsman.
Through Attorney Edmund Brady. Mrs.
Sutphen tells the court she was married
June IS, 1904 at Newark, N. j., and has
one child now six years old. During the
year OF 1906 her husband deserted her.
the wife states, but April 20 last at his
request she left her home In East Orange,
N j., and came to this city and resumed
housekeeping Four days only, she says.
did the reconciliation last, and then, she
declares. the husband again left her and
the child.
BY means of her counsel she secured an
allowance Of So per week from her hus-
band, she. asserts, which was paid regu-
larly until last Saturday. when, it is
claimed, the husband refused to pay any
further sum. He gets $25 per week, the
wife says
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
FACES HANDBOOK CHARGE.
James Walker Placed on Trial on
Four Counts.

James Walker. an alleged handbook
maker. who was arrested last spring in
the raids conducted by agents of the De-
partment OF justice. today was placed on
trial before Judge Mullowny and a jury
in the United States branch OF Police
Court. Walker Is being tried on four
the information being sworn to by
Clyde Ambrose. an agent Of the Depart
ment Of Justice. who testified that he
made bets with Walker on various dates.
Assistant United States Attorneys
Ralph Given and Harvey Given are con-
Quoting the prosecution, while Attorney
j. s. Easby-Smith 10 representing walker
II is expected the case will go to the jury
late this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
CLARK EXPLAINS $4,000 LOSS.
Says He Thought Hampton's Maya.
zine Good Proposition.

Champ Clark. Speaker of the House Of
representatives, commenting on his re-
ported loss of money by the suspension
OF Hampton's Magazine. sa d:
In October. 1907, / invested $4,000 in
the stock of Hampton's. 1t seemed to
me to be good proposition. That was
all the money / had. In fact 1t was
more than i had. for / made s1,50O
featuring little while later, and put
that money into the investment.
Il have lost II all The stock was
worcestershire When the proposition
was made to me to put In rs per cent
more money / refused. 1 do not see
how any one can make political capital
out OF the fact that 1 have lost $4,000
am not the first man who has gone
through. this sort of thing, nor will /
be the LIST"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
DRUG COMPANY CITED.
Kirkendall Concern Must Show
Cause in Bankruptcy Case.

Chief Justice Clabaugh today cited the
c. +. Kirdendall Company, corporation
conducting a drug store at 9th and +
streets, to show cause June Ii why the
corporation should not be adjudged
bankrupt.
The court order is based on an APP
plication of several creditors. who aim
the company is inso.vent, and has recent
ly attempted to transfer portion of its
property with intent to prefer certain
creditors The court is tod that the COM
pany owes debts aggregating $4,000, ana
that its only asset is the stock or drugs
i'm this CITY of the estimated value OF
s.. 500 Attorneys Lucas Z. Loving ana
X. S. Hume represent the creditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
CONSIDER CLERKS CLAUSE.
Commerce Chamber Committee t,
Act on Five-Year Tenure.

The committee on law and legislation of
the Chamber of Commerce will meet
Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock to take
up for consideration the report of the
subcommittee dealing with the proposed
cut in the civil service employees OF the
government, as contained in the legisla-
tive. executive and judicial appropriation
bill passed by the House.
The subcommittee made q report strong
ly opposing this feature of the bill, and
1t is expected the full committee will
approve the report and pass 1t on to the
board of directors of the chamber, which
is to meet Wednesday night.
In the call for the meeting sent out
this afternoon by A. Leftwich Sinclair,
chairman of the committee, II Is an
nounce that among other matters to be
taken UP are the proposed C. O. d. and
worthless check laws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
ORGAN GRINDER HAS $4,000.
Retires From Tramping to Enjoy His
Fortune in italy.

BOSTON, May 31.-For fifty years
Pietro Bonelli turned the handle of a
street organ, visiting in succession prac-
ticaLy every important city in the United
States, Canada and England. Last week
he decided to retire and today he is on
his way to Italy with United States
bonds worth nearly $4,000 in his pocket
AT farewell reception given him by
his friends, Pietro said:
Il have probably seen more of England.
America and Canada than any mil ion
aire tourist and in the fifty long veal $
that I've been tramping / have man ged
to save $4,000. Sometimes / made as
much as SD day, and never less than
81 Altogether I have had twenty mon
KEYS 1 am stxty-two years cd and in
as good health as any boy. / may come
back to America for a visit when / reach
a hundred years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
firing of Life, Shoots Self.
.cial D;snatcb m The Star

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
HAGERSTOwN. Md, May 3l.-Jacob
Middlekauff died at the hosp'ta here to-
day from a sef-inflicted revolver wound.
He was forty-one years old.
Middlekauff is believed to have shot
himself last night although his condition
was not discovered until early this morn
ing. when he was found in his bedroom.
He told the physicians who tried to save
his life that he had shot himself because
he was tired of living. Last October he
attempted suicide by swallowing poison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
Who IS TO BLAME?
House Fails to Place Burden
for Canadian Reciprocity.
MEMBERS ARGUE SUBJECT
Mr.. Shackleford Says It's Taft and
q Former President"
MR.. PRINCE CANNOT AGREE
Insists People Will Hold Democrats
Responsibilities. Hardwick
Attacks Roosevelt
MEMBERS ARGUE SUBJECT
MR.. PRINCE CANNOT AGREE

Responsibility for Canadian reciprocity
was debated in the House today during
consideration of the Military Academy ap-
preparation bill.
Representative Shackleford of Missouri,
democrat. asserted that the reciprocity
bill. repeal of which was placed on
the House metal tariff revision bill by the
Senate, was the work of President Taft
and former President" Representa-
tive Prince of Illinois, republican, re-
torted that the democratic Speaker of the
House was bedfellow of President Taft
on the reciprocity question.
Mr.. Prince insisted the people would
hold the democrats responsible. Repre-
sentative Lloyd backed Mr.. Shackleford
in reiterating that President Taft ia
thered the measure upon the advice of an
ex-President"
Prince Praises Roosevelt.
Then Mr.. Prince spoke enthusiastically of
Col. Roosevelt and Representative Hard
wick of Georgia chided him for coming
out at such a late date for the colonel.
He is the only wild man in the country
who has advocated the recall Of judicial
decisions asserted Mr.. Hardwick.
ITO whom is the gentleman referring
the Governor of New Jersey" asked Rep
resentative Good of Iowa.
NO. to Col Roosevelt, who denounced
Bryan as socialist because he criticised
the income tax decision, and now wants
to recall all decisions" replied Mr. Hard
wick.
Predicts Roosevelt's Defeat.
The Georgia representative added pre-
diction that Col. Roosevelt would be
nominated and defeated at the polls.
Missouri will cast her vote for him."
interjected Representative Dyer of Mis-
souri,.
mot unless the republicans import more
'niggers than they did two years ago."
shouted Representative Bochar of the
same state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
HOSPITAL INQUIRY ON.
Dyer Believes Changes Are Neces-
sary at Washington Asylum.

Inquiry into the conditions at Washing
ton Asylum Hospital started late THE
afternoon in the office Of the House COM
mittee on the District Of Columbia Rep
resentative Dyer. chairman OF the House
subcommittee, conducted the hearingn.
Mr.. Dyer has been making personal in
vestigations and has announced his opin-
ion that certain changes are needed to
make the hospital modern institution.
DIR. Louis +. Zinkhan, superintendent
of the washington Asylum Hospital and
jail, was the first witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
BEGINS HIS JAIL TERM.
Ezra Collins Is Sentenced as Hand
book Maker.

Ezra Collins, recently convicted of
Misunderstanding, was today taken to
Jail to begin his sentence He will serve
ninety days in the institution and pay
fine Of $500. In default OF the fine he
will be compelled to remain in charge of
Supt. Zinkhan for ninety days additional.
Following his conviction Collins, through
Attorney James b. Archer, jr., applied
to the Court of Appeals for a writ of
error. The application, however was
denied and he was sent to Jail to begin
the sentence which was imposed by Judge
Pugh, before whom he was convicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
ARGUE IN ALLEN TRIAL.
Prosecution and Defense Expect to
Finish by Noon Tomorrow.

WfTHEFlLLE. Va, May 3i.-Argu-
ments OF the commonwealth and the de-
Tense occupied the sessions today in the
trial of Claude Swanson Allen for the
murder of Judge Thornton L. Massie
when the Carroll county court was shot
up at Hilisville last March. II was ex-
pected the arguments would be conc. uded
by tomorrow morning and that tile case
would be IN the hands of the jury by
noon tomorrow.
Attorney John s Draper presented the
opening argument for the commonwealth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
APPROVES PUBLIC PARK BILL.
Senate Committee Acts on Senator
Clark's Measure.

approval of the bill introduced by Sem
atof Clark of Wyoming for the purchase
IS a public park of land bounded by Wy
oming avenue. 10Th street. Kalorama ave-
nue, Columbia road and 10th street was
given 10y the Senate committee on public
buildings and grounds today. The COM
mittee. however, cut down the appropria-
ton for the tract OF land from s,o5. 600 to
Slso.oo. The park. it is specified in the
bill. is to be known as Mcclellan Park.
and. like other parks, is to be under the
control or the chief OF engineers of the
army.
The favorable action by the committee
followed a hearing on the bill at which
Admiral Selfridge, Adds Browne, Rev
Dr. Herbert Scott Smith and Mrs. Blair
ity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31

school are now fiyless, although food is
prepared for the 40 children and many
of the pupils are running in and out Oh
the screen doors all the day. Since Lay
ton H. Burdette, who Is leading for the
month in The stars anti-fy contest. and
his army of fly killers have been working
a fiy In the building has been rare sight,
and often for hours on q stretch not
single fly is seen-
III undoubtedly is safe TO say that this
is the only large kitchen in the world
that enjoys abso ute freedom from hies
Until The Stars contest began, salu
Mrs. Skinner yesterday. we were poth-
cred by flies all the time, and 1t seemed
impossible TO get rid of them. In past
summers we had them in the kitchen and
in all the buildings
Completely Annihilated.
Now the children have completely an
initiated them In the buildings and are
killing them by the thousands on the
grounds This outdoor work is getting to
the root of the evil, l think, as the flies
are being killed in the breeding places
Roth boys and girls go out on the
grounds before breakfast and at all hours
of the day and kill great quantities. The
large numbers killed seem incredible, but
when the children become Interested in
the work they soon find that IL l. posi-
BILE TO kill hundreds in a few hours.
up and the killing IS afording more m
terest to some of the boys and girls than
many of the games they formerly played
Ii also offers chance for nature study
on the practical scale. and IL is surpris .ng
the number of methods of catching them
the young minds devise. Some of the
children have killed great numbers on
the banks of dr.ed-up stream, where
there apparently Is nothing for the IN
sects to feed on. Droves of them are
sometimes found in the sand away from
vegetation of any kind
In his army of ass. stants Burdette has
boys and girls of all ages. George White.
who is only eight years old, killed 146 in
a few hours and was as proud as the boy
who knocked the winning home run. He
used fish heads for bait and comfortably
sat on the Fairgrounds and whacked
away with his "Swatter.
Edward Carey, who is one of the older
boys captured 1.502 in four hours and
held the record for that day. Many of
the boys average from 400 to so daily,
working only for a short time.
Systematic Crusade.
Burdette has called a meeting of his
helpers for late this afternoon and his
band Will be organized that the work
of all of the members may be better sys-
tematized. Various Subdivisions will be
formed and each squad VIII be assigned
ceItd III uiStIict AoT OpcIdtioliS- He must
important thing, to the boys and girls,
to be scussed is the matter of pay. AS
his army will change from volunteer
brigade to the regulars the disc pine will
become more severe and the remunera-
ton VII be put on a stable basis.
The more solid organization IS being
formed with the sanction of the faculty.
which recogn.Z yes that the fly killing has
assumed more serious proport ons than
that of simply chid's play. and that by
encourag ng the boys and girls In their
work the flies will be greatly diminished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31

Arrangements have been perfected for
the twenty-third annual pentecostal camp
meeting atMountain Lake Park. Md. July
4 to IA. The first day will be an all-day
patriotic Christian feast Of tabernacles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
TO PROTECT VISITORS
Maj. Sylvester Arranges for
Fifty Extra Detectives
for dwelling.

Although the Commissioners have
failed to obtain from Congress an ap-
preparation with which to provide adj
ditional police protection early next
month, when thousands Of visitors ara
expected to attend the exercises con-
nected with the unwilling Of the Column
bus memorial. June 8. there Is no reason
for apprehension that the city Will not
be thoroughly policed.
Maj. Sylvester, superintendent Of
police, stated today that in the absence
of assistance by Congress other means
will be adopted for providing sufficient
police protection.
II will have fifty detectives in the
field. declared Maj. Sylvester. Il will
not say where they are coming from or
how we are going to get them. but they
will be here and ready to afford protec-
ton to visitors as well as residents of
the city
Requested Additional Funds.
Several weeks ago the Commissioners.
IN communication to the chairmen Of
the appropriation committees of the Sem
ate and House, requested the introduce
ton OF a joint resolution providing an
appropriation of $4,000 with which to give
he city additional police protection next
month. They pointed out that approx
mately $1,000 knights OF Columbus and
their families would be in Washington
for the unwilling Of the Columbus me-
mortal and that such a large gathering
would be apt to attract here representa-
tives Of the criminal class Of other cities
The Commissioners also stated that
many visitors would be in Washington
during the month on account Of the hold
ing of the democratic national convention
at Baltimore. The joint resolution re-
quested was not introduced by the chair
man Of either committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31

Six woman pallbeareres carried the body
Of Mrs. Effie Purnell Of Cumberland, Nd.
Tuesday. and lowered 1t into the grave
at Rose Hall cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
Care for the Destitute.

1t provides that whoever. being an
adult resident of the District of Columbia
and possessed or able to earn means suf-
ficient to provide food. shelter. care and
clothing for a parent, within said Dis
trict, who is destitute of means of sub
sis.ence and unable. either by reason of
old age. infirmity or illness. to support
himself. neglects or refuses to supply
such parent with necessary shelter. food.
care and clothing shall be imprisoned In
Jail or workhouse at hard labor for
not less than three months nor more
than one year."
The court may withhold the sentence
il bond in the sum of $1,000 is given
tina. shelter, food, care and clothing will
be provided for the parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
FATAL RIVER COLLISION
UNDER INVESTIGATION
Officers of Steamboat Inspec-
ton Examine Witnesses.
Coroner Also Acts.

To determine whether or not the IL
censed officers of the steamer Angler
were in any way responsible for the col
lision of that steamer with the launch
Lofts, and the subsequent drowning of
Mrs. Bessie Halter and Mrs. Frances
Nelson. on the river below this city Sun
day night, Capt. Wright and Capt. White
Of the United States steamboat inspection
service held an investigation today in
Mariners Temple, on Water street be-
tween NJ and southwest.
The men who were aboard the launch
were first examined Arthur Simpson,
owner OF the launch, stated that the
launch had up no running lights, but had
a small electric lamp, used to locate
trouble about a gasoline engine. in its
stern. He had been about to put up the
lights when the engine developed trouble
and he had stopped to put 1t In running
order again.
1t was brought out during the testi-
mony Of the men on the launch that they
had beer aboard, but 1t was denied that
any one was under the influence of
liquor.
Testimony Corroborated.
James Toepfer. who was steering the
launch. also stated that no running lights
were UP, and that the Angler was about
thirty or forty feet away when he saw
her. The young women We're in the cabin
when the boats came together. 1t was
testified that an attempt was made to lift
one of them from the launch to the
steamer, but the boats swung apart and
the girl went overheard and was not seen
again.
The officers of the steamer all stated
that they could not see the launch until
almost on it, and that then the steamer
was stopped and backed. They testified
that a boat was put overheard and every
effort made to rescue all that were on
the launch.
After examining the witnesses the in
spectors did not render a decision. but
took the stenographic report to Ba tlmore
to read 1t over carefully and will give
their decision in about a week or ten
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
Coroneris Investigation.

Coroner hewitt impaneled a jury of six
men over the body of Mrs. Nelson at the
morgue at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon and
the taking Of testimony was begun. 1T
is possible that the hearing will not be
concluded until tonight or tomorrow
morning. as q large number Of witnesses
have been summoned.
Immediately after the body had been
viewed by the jury it was taken to Glen
wood cemetery for interment The funeral
was private. Mrs. Hallers funeral viii.
take place from Hindles chapel at 2:;0
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The inter-
ment will be at Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
BILLS ARE |NDORSEDP0LL FAv0RS ROOT
Senate Committee Acts on Sounding Delegates to the
Several District Measures. Chicago Convention.
NEW SPRING ROAD PLANS ATTITUDE AS TO CHAIRMAN
Commissioner Scheme Laid Aside Question of Loyalty
After Jones Inquiry. Up
AID FOR THE DESTITUTE CASE OF MASSACHUSETTS
Kin Must Care for Them
ished, Proposed Law House Afternoon
Provides Other
Commissioner Scheme Laid Aside
After Jones Inquiry.
I'D FOR THE DESTITUTE
Kin Must Care for Them or Be Pun
ished, Proposed Law
Provides.

Despite the disbursement OF Senator
Gailinger, chairman of the Senate Dis
tr-ct committee, over the prospect of get
ting District legislation through the
House, he held a meeting of the Senate
committee today, and the committee de-
cided to recommend the passage of sew
eral more measures of Importance to resi-
dents of the District. Favorable re-
ports were ordered on:
A bill for the extension Of Spring road,
a new plan Of extensions being substi-
tuted for that recommended by the Com
m.ssioners and contained in the original
bill.
A bill to authorize the Georgetown Gas
Light Company to lay gas main in Con-
duft road to the District line
A bill providing against the abandon
ment of destitute infirm or aged parents
A bill amending the District laws relat-
ing to notaries, allowing them to practice
law before the courts and before COM
mittees of Congress. as well as before the
departments. representing claimants with
claims before the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-31
Will Appeal to Committee.

Senator Dixon today renews his attack
on Col. New for his refusal of 25O tickets
of admission to the Chicago convention
hall. He charged while Col New was
refusing "one single. solitary ticket TO
ex-President Roosevelt" he had 1890 con-
ventiOn tickets now in his inside pocket =
Senator Dixon tomorrow or Sunday will
go to New York to confer with Col
Roosevelt before going to Chicago. He
expects to reach the latter city Tuesday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-11
How He Tanned the Gallery.

E. Fl. SothRrn tells an amusing
story of his father, E. A, otherwise
"Dundreary" SUthern. During the sum-
mer of 1863, the elder, with John T.
Raymond and several other well-known
actors. occupied the local theater of a
seaside summer resort, to which he
and his company drew a large house
several nights in the week TO hear and
see them act-rehearse, really, impor-
tant plays for their next winters New
York season.
The gallery gods" became SO OBJ
streperous on occasions that 1t was
with great difficulty the play could be
proceeded with. The ringleader, a
town tough, was known as Bill Han
rahan.
The elder Sothenn addressed him in
the midst or the most unearthly noise.
as follows: "Mr Hanrahan, will you
be good enough to take charge of the
gallery and keep order for me? /
shall feel very grateful"
The result was magicali Bill cracked
the heads of a few of his erstwhile
fellow rioters with such good effect
that il was only a little time before
the best Of order prevailed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-11

Lawrence. Kas. mr.. J. F. Some.
OF this city, says. MY wife suffered
for ten years from womanly trou-
bles. durin 9 two years Of which she
was totally helpless. She was ex-
anime by many physicians, some Of
whom z " her up to die. Finally
she e. - g.. G rlui, = d .'rcc
thtt = 7rear .mpstv, q in health.
The tour. s'repA tten1g, and re-
stora,iv. fl c.. Of c rdui, the We
mems ttn'c )u he won any cor IL
tut 1n. are We VI %. vamaDr qlali-
ties Of thls pfoper med'c'n Car
dui &C. specifically on the womanly
constitution HAfac,ntury Of sue
cess proves thar Cardui will DO a1
that caimei Ga &c ity { ius
your trOub e.