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Evening star., 1912-01-21
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health Office during the
past twenty-four hours:
William Tenley. 5S years, 1913 u street
northwest.
Charlotte L. Thornton, 56 years. 73z
10th street southeast.
Benjamin T. Thornton. 50 years. 739
1th street northwest.
Mae Fickt. 70 years: George Wash
ington University Hospital.
Frederick Janner SO years. Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
Benjamin +. Morrison, 66 years. Gev-
ernment Hospital for the Insane.
Sisan Matthias, 4S years. 1342 Riggs
street northwest.
Samuel r. Jones, 73 years, 616 Penn
syivania avenue southeast
George Lauder. 73 years. "a K street
northwest
Hospital.
susan V. Anderson. 6s years. al7 Park
row southwest
Susanah b. Butler. 81 years. 500 G
street southwest.
Lydia j. Withee. % years, Geor4etoWn
University Hospital.
Thomas l. Matchett, - years. 1885
Sd street northwest
Henrietta Stewart. 20 years. 7o4 Navy
Mary e. Howard. rs years. Majors
court northwest.
Anna Young, SO years, 705 oath street
northwest.
John T. Robertson, 81 years. Home for
Aged and Infirm.
Ella Davis. 56 years. Elvin avenue.
Hi'lsdale, ID. C.
Infant OF William F. and Sarah HILL
larry. months. Bruce avenue. Garfield.
d. c.
James L. Sample. 10 months. 1912 9th
street northwest !,
Carlisle Proctor. q days. 60 ! street
southwest.
Amanda Lomax. II years. LIS wallach
place.
Samuel D. Green, II years. 81 Stanton
avenue Anacostia, D. c.
Rosaiine e. Smallwood. - years. 943
z street northwest.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
WOULD DIsPEL MIsTRUsT.
Future Emperor Of Austria to Visit
German Imperial Family.

VIENNA, Austria. January 2o.-Much
comment has been caused here by the
report that the Archduke Francis Ferdi-
nand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian
throne, and his consort. the Duchess
Sophie Of Hohenberg. intend to pay a
visit to Berlin. where they will be pres-
eut at the emperor's birthday celebra-
ton January n.
This Is the first time that q member
of the Austrian imperial family has left
Vienna to take part in birthday cele-
bration OF the German imperial family.
and great political significance is attach
ed to this departure from custom
1t is believed that the visit of the arch
duke Is intended to dispel the mistrust Of
the German public toward Austria which
has existed since the Moroccan crisis and
Emperor Williams reported dissatisfac-
ton with the lack OF support Germany
|Esceiyed frem her ally A& that TINA
Evening star., 1912-01-21
CHARLTON REGARDED SANE.
Wife.Slayer Said to Be in Excellent
Health.

NEW YORK. January 20.-Porter
Charlton. who murdered his wife. Mrs.
Mary Scott Castle Charlton, at Lake
Como. in Italy. In 1910. is perfectly sane,
according to the district attorney of Hud-
son county. N. j.. and the Jersey City
Jail officers.s He is in splendid health.
At the Office Of the district attorney 1T
was said there was absolutely no chance
Of the young man being released on bail
and that he will remain in jail pending
the outcome of the proceedings which
are to determine whether he is to be re-
turned to Italy for trial. The case is now
before the Supreme Court of the United
States, and a decision is not expected
until some time early in 1918.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
MORGAN CLOSELY GUARDED.
No One Allowed to Approach Finan'
cier Unless Business Is Known.

Special Cablegram 10 The Star.
PARIS. January .0-Guarded like a
foreign potentate. ]. Pierpont Morgan
10 In Paris preparing for his trip to
Egypt. In addition to the two French
secret service agents gratultously lent
by the government. a corps of private
detectives arc employed. No one is al
lowed to approach Mr.. Morgan either in
private or in public unless his business is
thoroughly known.
The object of Mr.. Morgan's present trip
abroad III addition TO his desire to seek
recreation and avoid an American winter,
Is believed to have something TO do with
q financial deal of International interest
There have been rumors that Mr.. Mor-
gan Is one OF a coterie OF International
hnanciers approached by agents of the
Chinese republic for loan, but this has
not been confirmed
Evening star., 1912-01-21
WASHINGTON PROOF


Mrs. s. O. Turnbull, 1927 n NJ. NV,
Washington, ID. O., says: "DOan's Kid
ney Pills did INC more good than any
other kidney medicine ever took, and
! am just M willing to recommend
them today ~ I was some years ago
when I gave . public ststement In thcir
praise. I was . sufferer from kidney
complaint and n seemed n a there
were NO relies tor mo. MY back ached
day and night anu ] could not get my
proper rest ON thss account. The kid
ney secretions were unnatural and
caused me much annoyance, and 1
knew that my kidneys were I'm Dad
shape. Soon after beginning the use
|of Doan's Kidney Pills I Improved, and
i continued takinA them until I was
entirely relieved. on and On since then
have used this remedy, ana Il has
kept mo In good health"
Evening star., 1912-01-21
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
10 the health office during the past
twenty-four hours:
Lawrence 4. and Emile Il. Myers. boy.
James w. and Carrie Gamley, boy.
Horace *. and Margaret D. Dugdale,
boy.
John and Anna c. Huiess, girl.
clayton y. and Ruth Gaver, boy.
Edward III and Violet NJ. Mckinley,
girl.
Horace T. and Annie Walker, hoy
Thomas y. and Carrie l.. StauntoI
girl
Albert Il. ard Betsy ii. Kay, girl.
Frederick c. and Mary r. Reidy. boy.
Enrico and Caterlna Sperti. boy
Joseppe and Maria NJ. Di Meglio, girl.
Daniel and Alberta Cooper, girl
William L. and Nettie Newman, boy
Anatole and Nettie NJ. Webber, girl.
Marshall and Ella Brown, girl.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
FORCES COAL PRICE DOWN.
Chicago Dealers Compelled to Make
Cut to Tenement Dwellers.

CHICAGO, January 2O.-Coal dealers
in the West Side tenement district, have
cut their prices for fuel delivered in
baskets in half as result of the estab-
lishment Of a small coal yard by the
Episcopal Cathedral at which coal was
sold for 10 cents basket. 1t was pur-
chased as fast as Dean Walter I. Sum-
ner could supply it and today dealers an
uounced that they would met the church
price. They previous sold it at 25 cents
q basket.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
INVITED BY NAVY LEAGUE.
Chamber of Commerce Asked to Give
Its Views on Panama Tolls.

The Navy League. which opens its
convention in Washington February %,
has invited the Washington Chamber Of
Commerce, with % or 30 other business
organizations, to send delegates to the
convention. asking that the delegates be
authorized to speak for the organizations
they represent on the question of Pana-
ma canal tolls. The entire opening day
of the convention will be devoted to a
discussion of this topic.
Among the boards Of trade and busi-
ness mems organizations asked to be
represented are those OF Chicago, New
York, Pittsburg. Cincinnati, Louisville,
st. Louis. Indianapolis. Minneapolis, At
lanta, Norfolk. Richmond, New Orleans,
and others.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
Opinions Of Other Side.
DRUG CLERK ENDS LIFE.
Gives Financial Troubles as Reason
In Note He Left.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va. January 20.-Leav-
ing a note saying he was unable to stand
the strain Of household expenses, doctor
and hospital bills. Edgar ]. Myers, thirty
years old, committed suicide by taking
cyanide OF potassium early this morning
in tho drug store Of NJ. A. Snodgrass. at
Martinsburg. w. Va, where he was en-
pIoycd as prescription clerk
Myers mother-in-law, Mrs. James c.,
Chrismore Of Winchester, who was vis-
iting her daughter. Mrs. G. C. Benner. in
Washington, was notified and went to
Martinsburg with other relatives this aft
ernoon. Myers and his handsome young
wife are said to have quarreled last night.
The remains Of Walter Il. Bright, thirty
three years old and unmarried. a struc-
tural steel worker, who was killed by fall
ing from a high franc In Cleveland, Ohio.
reached here today for burial. Four
brothers, two Of whom. John and Will
liam. are in the United States Army at
Fort Washington, Nd, and three sisters.
survive.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
FOR HEAVY MEN, SMALL FEET.
Device for Preventing the Shoe
From Blistering Heel.

Capt. w. S. Sims of the navy has
suggested device for a shoe heel whlc IA
is commended by the United States
Naval Medical Bulletin as of considera-
Bile value. 1t is designed to get rid OF
the blow on the point of the heel which
tends to produce blister on the back OF
that portion of the foot.
The heel of the shoe is beveled at the
rear and extends forward SO as to trans
fer the blow to the ball Of the heel when
the foot strikes the ground. II is
especially recommended for heavy men
with small feet.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
SIGN TREATY OF PEACE.
Argentina and United States of Co.
lombia Reach Agreement.

World peace was strengthened by the
signing in Washington yesterday Of a
general arbitration treaty between the
Argentine Republic and the United States
of Colombia. The treaty, which is al.
most exactly like those negotiated by the
United States with Great Britain and
France. was signed by Romulo S. Naor
for Argentine and Gen. Pedro Mel Ospins
for Colombia, ministers from those coun.
tries to the United States.
AS neither country had diplomatic
representative in the capital of the other
the treaty was signed here. The United
States took no part in the negotiation.
In general, the pact, while following
closely the fines of the pending treaties
Evening star., 1912-01-21
Barely Escapes Death.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BERKELEY SPRINGS. w. Va, jan
uary 2O-A man was brought to Berke-
ley Springs yesterday In dying condi-
ton from exposure and hunger. He was
discovered on Baltimore and Ohio train
No. Is, which had stopped at Hancock
station for water. He was unconscious
riding on the baggage car next to the
engine. with his arm through the brake
wheel. where 1t had become stiffened
from cold He was thought to be dead,
but was resuscitated after having been
worked with several hours. He gave the
name of George VNeal, and said his
home was In Philadelphia. He was three
days without feed. i y Thought he wiz
Evening star., 1912-01-21
ICE-B0UND CRAFT FREE.
Fleet of Fishing Vessels Released
From Perilous Position.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, January N.-"All
now Free was the wireless message re-
ceived this afternoon from Capt. Daniels
of the revenue cutter Androscoggin, con-
cerning the fleet of Gloucester fishing ves-
sells that has been ice-bound on the west
coast Of Newfoundland.
Some two dozen craft were ice-bound at
Bay OF Islands and Bonne bay. and the
revenue cutters Androscoggin and Gresh-
am were sent to .--.ir aid. Thursday the
Bay of Islands fleet was able to get
away when the wind blew the ice off
shore. Yesterday the vessels at Bonne
bay sought to make the passage, but
were caught in the ice. Today. however,
these craft freed themselves and all are
now bound for this port.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
CIVIL ENGINEERS DINE,
LISTEN TO ADDRESSES
Function in Honor of Retiring
President and the PreSi-
dent-EIeCt.

That the ultimate fate Of our natural
resources rests in the hands Of the civil
engineers of the country. whose patriotic
duty 1t is to give freely to the govern
ment their knowledge concerning the
proper development Of its resources was
the statement made at the banquet
given by the Washington members of
the American Society Of Civil Engineers
last night at Rauscher's.
The banquet, which had as its key
note the development of better fellow
ship and closer organization in the pro-
fession, was given In honor Of Rear Ad-
miral Mordecai T. Endicott, the retiring
president, and Of John A Ockerson, the
newly elected president.
Text Of Addresses.
Mr.. Davis, who was the toastmaster,
declared that the development of the
natural resources Of the country is due
to the civil engineers, as future opera
tions will be.
Charles Whiting Baker, editor of the
Engineering News, declared that the en-
gineers should organize more thorough
ly, and instead of organizing new local
chapters, should undertake to create a
more perfect national organization
of the profession.
others who spoke were O. Ii. Tit
mann, superintendent of the United
States coast and geodetic survey; Rear
Admiral Mordecai T. Endicott. Desmond
Fitzgerald. former president of the So
ciety; Frederick II. Newell, director of
the United States reclamation service,
and NJ. 0. Leighton.
List of the Banqueters.
Those present at the banquet were w.
H. Allen, F. L. Averill, r. E. Bakenhus.
c. w. Baker, E. C. Barnard, E. G. Bebb.
F. c. Boggs, D. OC. Callaghan. D. S.
CARL, C. A. Carlson, F. T. Chambers,
j. s. Conway, A. p. Davis, w. F. Dennis,
l. 8. Doten. w. H.. Dorsey. w. A e.
Doying. c. 6. Elliott, NJ. T. Endicott, D.
Fitzgerald. o. B. French. +. Freyhold.
Y. S. Grant, Sd, 3. r; Green, n. g.
Grover, w. w. Harts. e. A. Hill, l. c.
Hill, T. c. Hilder, L. NJ. Holt,
R. c. Hollyday. ]. c. Hoyt, H. B. Huri-
but, c. b. Hunt, G. X. Larrison, NJ. O.
Leighton, C. A. McKenney, T. w. Mar
shall. F. H. Newell, G. l.. Nicolson, J. A.
Ockerson, G. l.. Parker, A. Polk. z. A.
Porter, r. j. Powell, G. r. Putnam, P. L.
Reed. H. Stabler, II. Stidham, W. F.
Strouse, G. B. Strickler F. L. Stuart, c.
w. Sutton, F. Sutton, N. B. Sweitzer. L.
H. Taliaferro, S. Tatum, o. H. Tittmann,
W. NJ. Wallace, F. r. Weller.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
LABOR IN POLITICS.
Question Of Its Participation in Cam.
paigns Debated by Club.

"Shall Organized Labor Participate in
Politics." was the question debated by
the Y. NJ. C. A. Club last night, victory
going to the Affirmative by a two-to-one
vote Of the judges.
The debate centered about a discussion
Of whether or not any civic body, or
ganized for purposes other than politics
could with propriety become actively en-
gagged in the political game. r. N
Campbell and ]. III. Bilbrey upheld the
affirmative side of the question. and
Louis Jostement and L. r. Sterling were
the speakers for the negative.
Preceding the debate, J. 7. Kennedy
the club coach, gave a short talk upon
inductive and deductive argument.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
:" ~"
Humphreys Seventy-Seven
Breaks up Grip and
COLDS
COLDS NOT DUE TO
LOW NECK GOWNS

Some physicians attribute the colds and
sore throats which have been so COM
mon that they threatened to become cpl
demlc within the last week In large meas
Irre to foolish dressing on the part OF
women and especially to the Dutch necks
and lace yokes. On the contrary, the
tendency to wear lighter clothing and es-
peciaIly TO expose the throat has hard
ened women and increased their Vitality
that they can withstand exposure far bet
ter than they could ten years ago.
"it Is not lack of protection, but incon-
sIstency that is dangerous" VI women
would always wear low necks or always
hich ones the system would accommodate
Itself to II.
II the women will carry vial Of "Sev-
cnty-s -seven" and take a dose at the first
feeling of a Cold they may dress as they
please.
At DRUG Stores, 25c, or mailed.
HUMPHREYS HOMEO. MEDICINE
CO., Corner William and Ann Streets,
New York.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
TWAS EASY MONEY.
Affable Stranger Secures So From
Colored Man and Skips.

An affable stranger received two easy
dollars from James jackson, colored. of
1741 street yesterday. He told Jackson
it would be easy to obtain a job in the
union station.
Il can get you one very easily" he
said, "but you must have a uniform Give
me 81 as part payment for one and I'll
be back here in a few minutes and have
everything arranged
jackson waited in a barber shop. After
he had fingered there for more than
enough time for the transaction to be
completed, he saw great Light. and
Immediately complained to the police
that he had been sWindled.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
ELIAS ALLEN FORD DEAD.
Former General Traffic Manager OF
Pennsylvania Railroad.

PASADENA. Cal, January 2O.-Elias
Allen Ford. former general traffic man.
ager Of the Pennsylvania railroad. died
suddenly at his home here early today. Of
heart disease.
Mr.. Ford was seventy-two years old.
He came here three years ago from Phi.a-
delphia. He leaves three daughters. two
Of whom are Mrs. Modisette Of ST. Louis
and Mrs Hoadley Of Minnesota.
Funeral arrangements have not been
made.
Evening star., 1912-01-21

between the United States. Great Britain
and France, is like the arbitration treaty
signed between Italy and Argentine thir-
teen years ago and the one made by Ar
gentine and Venezuela last October.
Practically every question involving
sovereign rights I'm International disputes
except those which may conflict with pro-
visions of the constitution of either coun-
try, may be settled by arbitration under
this treaty. court consisting of a rep
resentative Of each country and a neutral
third person mutually agreed upon will
constitute a permanent adjudicating pody.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
C00PERS SECURE INCREASE.
international Union Granted Two
and q half Cents an Hour More.

CINCINNATI. January c0-The arbi-
tration board, to which the wage dispute
between the Coopers' International Union
Of North America and the Machine Coop
ers Employers Association had been sub
mitted. announced today that the matter
has been settled BY the terms OF the set
tlement practically every cooper in the
United States engaged in the beer barrel
manufacturing industry will receive a
wage increase og 21s cents an hour. The
coopers demanded five-cent advance.
Evening star., 1912-01-21

sons having . tendency to form anus-
ual amounts Of uric acid should try
DOan's. People tell OF relief in mah
seeming cases of rheumatism, neural
gia, sciaticn, lumbago, ETC., that re-
sisted all other treatment.
DOan's kidney Pills arc warmly en-
dorsed by Warrington people.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
UNION SELECTS OFFICERS.
international Bricklayers, Mason.
and Plasterers Hold Election.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, January Goat the
concluding session of the brick ayers,
masons and plasterers' international
union today these international officers
were elected: President, William J.
Bowen, New York; secretary, William
Dobson, Indianapolis; vice presidents,
Thomas r. Peeee, Chicago; George
Thornton, Boston; Thomas lizard. TORN
to; Joseph l.. Kelly. St. Louis, and
James Hickey. Brooklyn.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
GEN. J. ]. MCDONALD DEAD.
Civil War Veteran Was Friend of
Lincoln, Grant and Sherman.

CHICAGO, H., January 20-Gen. John
]. Mcdonald. friend Of Lincoln. Grant
and Sherman. and brigade commander
In the civil war, died here today. He
was eighty years old.
Cen. Mcdonald came west when
eight wears old from Rochester, n. Y,
where he was born. He was for years
a Mississippi river steamboat employe,
and from st. Louis, his home at the
openinp Of the war, he raised, at his
own expense. the First Tennessee In
fantry.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
PERIsHED BY FIRE.
Two Additional Bodies Recovered
From Hotel Ruins in Boston.

BOSTON, Mass. January 20.-Two
more bodies, both Of women. We're re-
covered today from the ruins of the
Revere House, making. with the woman's
body found Thursday. three victims Of
Tuesday mornings dre.
It is believed the bodies found today
are those of Susan Dorothy and Annie
McDevitt employees Of the hotel. The
BODY found thursday. which was sup
posed to be that Of Miss McDevitt, is
now believed to be that Of Gertrude Will
son, who was employed in the motel
laundry
Evening star., 1912-01-21

gathering before Mrs. Leslie sails for
America, where she will remain some
time, her house here being let until Oc-
tober. Among those Lady Cunard is ex-
pecting 10 dine with her that night are
Marquis De Coveral, the Russian am
bassador and Countess Beckendorff
Mr.. and Mrs. Winston Churchill, Mrs.
Jack Leslie's nephew and wife, MIR. and
Mrs. Rupert Beckett and Lady Horner.
Evening star., 1912-01-21
Progress Made in Case
Against Chicago Packers.
EXAMINED II WITNESSES
United States District Attorney Will
kerson Is Satisfied.
VIEWS OF DEFENsEs' COUNSEL
Declare Charges Made In the Indict-
ment Against Clients Have Not
Been Proved.

CHICAGO, January 20.-United States
District Attorney Wilkerson declares
that tho government In the first six
weeks OF the trial has made substan-
tial progress in Offering OF evidence
in support OF its charge that the Chi
cago packers maintained a combina-
ton in restraint Of trade.
When court adjourned today the
government had examined seventeen
witnesses and offered in evidence 100
documents Of various kinds bearing on
the business methods Of the men under
indictment.
summary of the governments evil
dence thus far presented, according to
District Attorney Wilkerson. shows:
That the packers between 1894 and
1902 had a pool which met every
Tuesday and divided territory. fixed
percentages of shipments. agreed upon
margins and followed a uniform sys-
tenn in figuring the test cost of beef.
That these weekly meetings stopped for
a few months after the issuance of Judge
Grosscup's injunction against the pack
ers in 1902.
Meetings Resumed in 1902.
That these meetings were resumed at
the homes Of the members in the sum-
mer Of 1902.
That the Armour, Swift and Morris in
terests acquired by purchase on joint ac-
count the plants Of eight competitors and
attempted to form giant merger Of the
packing interests Of the country with a
capital OF nearly billion dollars.
That this plan was abandoned, because
Of the inability Of the promoters to
finance It,
That the National Packing Company
was formed in March, 1903, to operate
the plants of the eight competitors, and
that its stock was divided between the
Armour, Swift and Morris interests.
Say Territory Was Divided.
That since then the packers. as directors
and officers Of the National Packing Com
pany, have held weekly meetings. at
which the practice Of dividing territory.
fixing percentage shipments and agree
ing on margins was continued through
out the period covered by the indictment
That the system Of figuring tho test
by the members Of the alleged combina-
tons was the basis used in fixing mar
gins.
That the representatives of Armour,
Swift, Morris and the National Packing
Company in New York and Boston met
in 1905 and 1906 daily. and exchanged
figures on shipments, margins and selling
prices.
That the packers sent weekly instruc-
uons to their branch house managers in
every territory giving shipments to be
made and margins.
Opinions Of Other Side.
Counsel for fha defenso nnaiptotnall tI,,t >
the evidence so far presented does not
substantiate the charges in the indict-
ment and are prepared to call scores
Of witnesses who. they declare. will dis
prove the contentious which the govern
ment relies on in the case.
The defense lays special stress on the
circumstance that practically all Of the
evidence thus far advanced refers to
Evening star., 1912-01-21
DINNER TO CARDINAL.
Many Prominent Citizens, Including
Non.Catholics, to Participate.

NEW YORK, January IA Iohs nst
OF prominent citizens comprising the
committee of non-catholics who VIII
give a dinner to Cardinal Farley Janu-
ary 80 was made public today 1t was
announced that Gov. Dix and Mayor
Gaynor will make addresses.
There will also be a presentation to
Cardinal Farley of an Illuminated set or
resolutions presented him. expressing the
esteem Of his. fellow-cttizeoA TeSagoless
Ln4 coliSanua nfh1afaonA .-.
Evening star., 1912-01-21

My star can wiggle his ears and whis-
tie through his teeth"
'Um"
Now can you build me three-act
comedy around thatr'-Kansas City Jour
nal
Evening star., 1912-01-21
Protest Meetings Called.

Nearly a hundred homo rule protest
meetings will be held Tuesday and We'd
nesday in Lancashire and Cheshire Fri
day, Bonare Law, tho new unionist leader
in the house Of commons, will address a
meeting OF 10000 in Albert Hall, London,
delivering what is expected to be the
most radical speech against the measure
yet heard from a high official.
Timothy Healy declares that Premier
Asquith and John Redmond are secretly
at odds, and reiterates prediction that
general election will come before home
rule.