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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
BAR PUBLIC DRINKING CUPS.
Federal Ban Against Germ-Laden
Glasses Expected in Few DAVIS.

Public drinking cups on interstate trains
will be d thing of the past if the Secre-
tary of the Treasury adopts a recon-
mendation made by Surgeon Genera
Blue of the public health service. Yester.
day afternoon Assistant Secretary Allen
held conference with DR.. Blue regard
ing the recommendations and within the
next few days an order putting a ban on
public drinking cups or glasses on rail-
way trains probably will be signed After
reading the recommendations made by
DR.. Blue, Mr.. Allen was Of the belief
that several additions should be made to
them and the conference was held yes
terday afternoon to talk them over.
Surgeon General Blue declares that
public drinking cups are germ-laden, and
that In the interest of the pubic health
their use should be prohibited. Under a
law passed at the last sess on Of Con-
gress Surgeon General Blue has author.
ity to compel railroads to abandon these
utensils.
In many states laws have been passed
prohibiting the use Of public drinking
cups on railway trains. But these laws
of course. operate only within state
lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
CHANGES IN POSTAL SERVICE.
Clerks Receive Appointments and
Promotions and Several RESIGN.

The following changes in the clerical
force of the Post Office Department have
been announced:
Probational appointees-Michael s. Lun-
ney of Missouri, post office inspector at
81. 800, with So per diem; Foster c. Eel
ton, District of Columbia, laborer. 1861;
Matthew McVickar, Jr., Pennsylvania,
post Office inspector al $780,. with IS per
diem; Joseph H. Holerman of Louisiana
laborer at $500; Lloyd E. Mustain of Mis-
souri,, elevator conductor at $720
Appointments-R. Frank Davidson OF
Ohio, clerk at $1,000. in the official en-
velope agency, office Of the fourth assist
ant postmaster general. by transfe from
the Cincinnati post office Rutland y.
Beard of Minnesota, assistant messenger
at $720. in the bureau of the second as
sistant postmaster general, by transfer
from the mail lock shop
designations - Josephine Stuchell OF
PENNSYLVANIA, clerk at $1,000: Eliza r.
Peachy of the District of Columbia clerk
at $500: Mary b. Dempsey Of new Yor \
tabulator at $500; Edmund Honvery OF
the District of Columbia, clerk at S1.6nO
Frank A. Hornaday of Texas. superin-
| tendent division Of inspection at S2.AJ
Ralph D Deacon, clerk at 81, 400; Viii.
liam D. Sullivan of, Michigan. clerk al
$500: William H. Pagan of the District OF
Columbia, mail weigher at 800; Lucy r
Hazlett. tabulator at 5000; William w
Stevens, Massachusetts, clerk at 81, 81.
Promotions-Vance B. Harper of Vir.
ginia, from foreman of laborers at $500 to
| captain of the watch at $1,000. vice Ed
ward F. Warren, appointed curator OF
the museum: George f. Smith, clerk al
| Headquarters, director of post Office u
spectors, from $1,000 to $1,4OO; Matthew
A. Mooshrugger of Pennsylvania, 81 DOC
to 81, c00, headquarters director post office
| inspectors.
The following increases of salary were
made in the stamped envelope agency
Harold l.. Lewis, $3.50 to 81 500; John J.
Bardsley, $1,000 to SLIGO; Charles A.
Bracher, 5000 to $1,000; F. Ray George,
$500 to $1,000; Adolph Starch, $500 ia
| 81 GOO; Monte c. Mead, assistant messen.
ger, at $40 to messenger at $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
TAKES UP GEORGE REPORT.
Board of Trade Subcommittee to Con
slider Assessments.

A special subcommittee to take up con-
sideration Of the Henry George. jr., re-
port on assessments in the District of
Columbia was appointed at a meeting
Of the municipal finance committee of
the Board of Trade yesterday afternoon
The subcommittee consists of John Joy
Edison. chairman; A. A. Birney. Albert F.
Fox, w. f. Mattingly, H. L. Rust, w. H.
Saunders and w. H. singleton. This SUBJ
committee will also frame an annual re-
port for the committee. with recon-
mendations to the board. These will be
offered to the full committee for ap-
proval.
The membership committee of Board
of Trade gave the first of its get-to. ether
luncheons of the fall season at the Ere
donia Hotel this afternoon. Plans for
carrying on successful campaign for
new members were discussed. Chris
GockeIer. chairman Of the committee,
and newly elected treasurer of the Board
of Trade, presided at the luncheon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
ACCUSES NEGRO OF PERJURY.
Harry Ross Arrested on Bench War
rant From Justice Gould.

At the request of Assistant United
States Attorney John Lewis Smith, JUS
tice Gould, in Criminal Court No. ?, to-
day ordered into custody Harry Ross,
colored, on a charge Of perjury. Ross
had just testified as a government wit
ness in the case of Edward Williams,
also colored, charged with an assault
with a dangerous weapon on Louise w.
Brooks, near 18th and l. streets, May +
last.
Ross had appeared before the grand
jury and told of the shooting, but when
he was called at the trial in court today
his testimony appeared to be directly OPP
posite to the statements alleged to have
been made by him before the grand jury
The jury convicted Williams, despite
the alleged detection OF the government
witness.
Justice Gould when apprised of the diff
ference in the statements alleged to have
been made by Ross issued bench war
rant for the arrest of the witness. the
matter will be presented to the grand
jury. Mr.. Smith says, in u few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
PERHAPS SAVED HIS LIFE.
Roosevelt Heightened Speech and In
creased Cushion to the Bullet.

IICAGO. October 16.-Col- Roose-
velt's characteristic Of acting unmindful
Of the advice of. friends may nave hs-
ured Largely in saving his life when ne
was shot at Milwaukee. according TO a
story told last night by those who have
been travelling with him.
When he had prepared his milwaukee,
speech it was shown to several men IN
terested in his campaign. Every one OF
them was of the opinion that the al
dress was too long, and they ADVISED
the colonel that in order to save his
voice he should throw out several pases
~ = Mr.. Roosevelt told them he wouia
VI ua.S - again. and il he saw mt would
e euo it down He did read .d it ssa ne s sd
d dtas t PaS when TO ded in his
DOCKET and said that at t ns the bui
might have checked the n,sh' the II, wound
fron, heine a fatal one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
ENTRUSTED TO BEVERIDGE,
Roosevelt's Message to the People
Will Be Delivered Tonight.

CHICAGO. October 16.-Carrying Col.
Roosevelt's personal message to the peo-
Die, dictated by him in Mercy Hospital
yesterday. former Senator Albert j. Bev-
eridge Of Indiana left cary today for
Louisville, KY, where tonight he will de-
liver an address which was to have been
made by the colonel.
Whether the speech is to be read to the
audience. or simply given to the press WAS
not determined. 1t is thought proba bic
however that the message Will be OF such
an intimate and personal nature that
the prepared effort would be an anti
climax, and, therefore, it probably will
be given to the press for pub ication.
There will be no advance information
concerning the message Of Col. Roose-
welt" said Mr.. Beveridge. Nothing will
be made known about IL until Il = an
|aouuced from the PLATFORM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
Regarded as Eccentric in Bavaria.
RUNNING MATES KEEP ON.
Two Vice Presidential Candidate,
Continue Campaign.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. October 16-"I
would gladly forego my long, arduous
speaking tour to the Pacific coast, not
on.y out of Difference to Col. Roosevelt,
but also for my own convenience and
comfort" said Gov. Thomas r. Marshall,
democratic vice presidential candidate,
today, when he had read the decision Of
Gov. Wilson to cancel speaking dates
until the recovery of the former Presi-
dent.
But am under the orders Of the ma
tional committee" continued the gov.
ernor land unless / am further instruct
ed shall depart tonight for Chicago to
begin my trip"
The first speech of Gov. MARSHALL S
western tour will be made tomorrow at
La Sale, Ill. His itinerary will take him
to San Francisco.
CANTON, Ohio. October 16. - Gov.
Hiram Johnson, vice presidential candi-
date on the progressive ticket, left Can
ton at 1905 o'clock this morning for
Dayton, Ohio. where he speaks tonight.
Following his address here last night he
Cancelled his day meeting at Portsmouth
and remained overnight in Canton to get
a needed rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
DEMANDS EXTREME PENALTY.
Outrage, Says Carter Harrison, to
Give Small Fine to Gun-Carriers.

CHICAGO. October 16-Mayor Carter
III. Harrison, whose father was assassi-
mated while executive of the city, advo-
Gated last night a general overhauling OF
American criminal procedure, while cont
menting on the attack made Monday
night on Col. Roosevelt.
1T is an outrage to allow man tn
get off with a small fine when he is or
rested for carrying a weapon" said tho
mayor. He should he gwen the eN-
treme penalty. LoosenesS of law is prob
ably one of the contributing elements
which are measured by the would-be as
saSsin. l remember when my father Was
ASA ssinated papers all over the country
We're full of threats against public Off
Gals but they ceased when il WAS known
the SLAYER was TO be punished by death.
Take our criminal court as an exam
pie. Lately, when women are accused OF
murder il seems almost impossible TO get
conviction. An entire oyerhaul.ng OF
criminal procedure and stricter en-
forcement il what is needed, in my orin-
ion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
MRS. LONCWORTHLAUDS
MARTIN FOR BRAVERY
Declares Prompt Seizure Of
Assassin Was Courageous
and Wonderful.

CHICAGO. October 16.-Mrs. Alice
Roosevelt Longworth arrived at Mercy
Hospital with Mrs. Medill Mccormick at
GAS o'clock last evening. after Col.
Roosevelt had been notified she was in
the city on her way to his bedside. She
was detained in the anteroom outside his
apartment for several minutes until
consultation between Col. Roosevelt and
John c. Shaffer relative to future en-
gagements was finished
Mrs. Longworth met Ebert Z. Martin
the stenographer, who saved her father
from further attack by the Milwaukee as
sailant, and warmly thanked him for his
effort.
She asked calmly that he tell her just
how it happened. She listened attentive
ly as he described in detail the positions
of the principals in the attempt at assas.
sination and what each did. Col. Cecil
Lyon of Texas, who was with Col. Hoose-
welt at the time of the assault. INTERCEPT
ed occasional explanations.
ut was a very wonderful thing to do'
she COMMUNICATED Martin; "just wonder
full l am very proud of you. You
couldn't have had much time to decide.
and you took a great risk IN dong "nat
you did. l am as grateful to you as one
possibly can be-
Martin blushingly displayed the torn
and perforated manuscript and spectacle
case which helped to lessen the force OK
the bullet. and disclaimed any heroism,
but the daughter of the former president
would not have it SO.
She examined the exhibits carefully, ano
noted that the coloners spectacies mao
not been damaged.
She appeared deeply interested and al
most amused at the divergence in the
stories as told by different persons, and
said:
Il suppose it is difficult to tell just what
happened. Everything was over SO quick
w. and each has a different picture on his
memory But it was wonderful the cour'
age you all showed
Before she went into the colonel
apartments he was told she was without
and he called out to her to Come on in. u
She was closeted with him for some time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
IMBEDDED IN SHOALS.
Cruiser Needed to Pull Submarine
Ont If Mind

So firmly inbedded in the shoals off Port
Watsonville, CAL. that three tugs and a
sister craft cannot float her, the SUBJ
marine FL. stranded several days ago
when hit by a big wave, will have to be
pulled off by the cruiser Maryland.
Moved only five feet by the efforts of a
tug and the submarine F-2, two additional
tugs wen. TO the rescue from Mar. Island
navy yard. Broken tow lines IL tile rec
ord of the united efforts of the four
vessels.
On appeal to the Mare Island navy yard
for adequate help, it was decided to send
to the scene the cruiser Maryland. The
Maryland is on the way from Portland,
Greg, to San Francisco. A wireless dis
patch will intercept her and direct that
| she go to the aid Of the stranded sub.
marine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
MISSION WORK IS THEME'
Disciples of Christ, in Session
at Louisville, Devote Much
Time to Subject.

LOUISVILLE. KY. October 16.-Mission
work. especially as It is related to the
Christian woman's board of missions. was
the topic that received most attention to-
day at the International convention of
Disciples Of Christ.
II. j. Derthick. who was TO tell OF
wenty-seven Years Of Achievement in
he Southern Highlands and Peter Aims
lee. who was to discuss the White Mans
Debt TO the Negro, were two men on the
early program. The woman's m. sslon work
sessions were held in the LIST Regiment
Arnory. where chairs for $1,000 have been
placed.
In another building today. the annual
meeting Of the Brotherhood of Disciples
Of Christ took place. Chief Of general In.
terest Is the address of DR.. ]. E. viii.
Nanking. China. who win speak on 'sThe
Call of the World" treating particularly
of pfesent-day conditions In China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
HOWARD PARK INTERESTS.
DR.. S. M. Newman Addresses Citi.
zens' Association.

The Howard Park Citizens Association
held its first meeting of the season Mon
day evening at the Church of Our Re-
deemer, on sth street near Barry place.
Rev. u. E. Wiseman presided and nitro
duced DR.. VI Newman, the president
of Howard University.
DR.. Newman said he had years ago be-
gun to notice the need of improving the
streets and sanitary cond tons in the
ne ghborhood of Howard University and
had watched with increasing interest the
progress being made in those matters,
and expressed the hope that through TN"
strong cooperation If the association
much more would be accomplished along
the same lines.
In adopting a report from the executive
committee the assoc.at on voted TO lay
before the District Commissioners a
proposition to extend W street Iroan Geor
gia avenue through To 9th street north
west, so that an ample outlet may be
obtained for all the territory now blocked
up on 9TH street from Florida avenue 10
Barry place. a distance Of nearly 1850
feet.
A resolution was adopted asking the
co-operat on of the colored churches and
civic bodies in a city-wide movement TO
bring all the colored children OF school
age into the public schools.
The report of the school authorities
indicating a fall ng off in the attendance
at the colored schools the resolut ons
recited presents an alarming situation
and one wholly Incompatible with thu
constant increase of the colored popula-
ton of our city.
The cause of this decrease i'm school
enrolment IS TO be vigorously inNest-
gated. and every effort made to stop il
4 resolution was also passed directing a
committee to inquire into the cause for
the frequent complaints made as to the
conduct of certain places of public
on Georgia avenue and within
the neighborhood of Howard Un'versity.
the investigation to be made with a view
to asking the city authorities to revoke
the license of these dance halls and other
like places. If the conduct Of such places
and their influence are as pernicious as
has been reported.
The association voted to pay the mem
bership fee for its representative on tho
clean city committee and to join the
movement as an association.
With view to increasing the effective
of the association the bound
aries of its territory We're extended to X
street on the south and to 14th street on
the west, north to Park road.
Six new members were admitted into
the association, among them being the
president Of Howard University
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
MAY ABANDON OLD F0RD's.
Economy Commission Expected to
Advise Step in Its Report.

It is probable that when the efficiency
and economy commission makes its re-
port to President Taft regarding the ad-
jutant generals office included in 1T will
be a recommendation that the use Of the
old Ford's Theater building on 10th street
as a government office be discontinued.
Although the contents of the commits
sion's report have not been made public
il is generally expected that the report
will declare the building to be insanitary
poorly ventilated and unsafe for the use
it is now being given
Ford's Theater building is now being
used to house the fi'es of the adjutant
generals Office. The building is the prop
erty OF the government. having been &C.
ouired shortly after the assassination Of
Lincoln. About ITO clerks are now en-
ployed there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
GERMAN BANKS WITHDRAW.
Refuse 70 Enter Government Oil Mo-
:. nopoly. as Now Planned.

BERLIN, October 16.-Fear that the
proposed petroleum monopoly under the
auspices Of the German government was
a sided. arrangement unduiy favoring
the interests of the Deutsche Bank was
the cause of their refusal to enter the
syndicate. according to a statement to-
day authorized by the Dresdnerbank, the
Disconto Gosellchaft and the Bleischre-
der Bank
The three banks declare it to be untrue
that their refusal was inspired by their
relations with the Standard Oil Company.
On the contrary. they say they offered to
cancel their contracts with that concern
and to enter the monopoly company. and
withdrew only when the syndicate re-
fused to give the necessary guarantees for
equality Of treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
PRECAUTIONS FOR TAFT
Closely Guarded and Carried
to Train Floor at Station
on Freight Elevator.

NEW YORK. October 16-President
Taft left New York for Worcester, Mass.
over the New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad at 9:lo O'Clock TINS
morning He will speak there tonight AT
a dinner Of the American Antiquarian
Society, and will be the overnight guest
of Waldo Lincoln. Tomorrow morning he
will motor to Beverly.
On his way to the station the fresi-
dent was closely guarded by secret serv-
ice men and a squad Of motor cycle po-
lice. In addition a number of detectives
followed him in an automobile.
At the station, instead of entering by
the passenger entrance, the President
was escorted through the baggage room
and taken to the train floor on a freight
elevator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
GRAB0W RIOT TRIAL ON.
Taking Of Evidence in Case Against
Timber Workers Is Begun.

LAKE CHARLES. La, October TO-
The taking of evidence in the Grabow
riot trial began today. The state has
indicated II will Try to prove that the
riot i'm which four men were killed and
forty wounded resulted from con-
spiracy of the defendants; who are MEN,
bers Of the Brotherhood Of Timber Work
| ers. - -,
More than 200 witnesses have been
summoned and 1t Is believed that tho
trial viii coutipue three weeks moro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
UPHoLDs FIRST ORDER.
Commerce Court Denies Motion tt
Set Aside Ruling of Commission.

Motion TO set aside an order of the in
terstate commerce commission prohibit
ing the Southern and other railroads
from charging higher freight rates be-
tween Newport News, Va, AMI points in
certain prescribed territory tLan be-
tween Norfo k, Va, and the same poin S
was denied today by the United States
Commerce Court. The order was issued
by the interstate commerce commission
when the roads in question Disseminated
against Newport News and subsequently
refused to deliver freight there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
FILES HIS ANSWER.
Philip N. Mitchell Makes Response
to Charges in Divorce Suit.

Philip NJ. Mitchell in answering a suit
for absolute divorce Iiled by his wife.
Olivia NJ Mitchell. tells tho court that
his wife brought suit after he had lost
his position and WAS without means IT,
support her and the children. He also
SAYS he separated from his wife in 1904
and later she brought a divorce suit
against him which was dismissed by the
court. The wife, he declares, has con-
tinued her accusations. He states his
wife has gone SO far as to get mp In
church and make slanderous charges
against him." Attorney Irving William.
son appears for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
scHRANK THROUGH TALKING.
Refuses to Discuss Further His At
+emnt on Roosevelt.

MILWAUKEE. Wis., October l6-1ohf
sohrapk who attempted to assassinale
Col roosevelt in Milwaukee Monoay
night. had a good nights rest in a cell
at the county Jail. to which he was
~. ns,srred. after being arraigned in the
s,s.r;cf court Yesterday. "Schrank was
49,, at 1o.3O last night" said Sheriff
.rnoid He slept throughout the night
He ate his breakfast. composed OF the
,,.,,., ,,,son fare, at the regular hour and
se'aaf 70 have a better appetite than
YESTERDAY morning. The assailant says
he is through talking ana refuses h,s TO 10
tannt on the former Presidents life. All
is nuiet in the vicinity Of the jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16

Mexican Rebels Will Get $15, 900 for
American, Government Hears.

That the sum of $4,000 demanded for
the ransom Of John r. Cameron, a
wealthy cattle dealer. is on the way To
the Cinco de Mayo mines, where he is
held captive by rebels. is an unconfrmed
rumor reported by consular officials to
the State Der artment.
|, The State Department is also advised
that the proprietors of the Palomas
ranch are sending the 5000 demanded as
ransom for their superiutendent, Arthur
Mccormick. captured By the rebels In Q
raid % the ranch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
Disappearance Recalled.
Murder Suspected.

+ 1t was stated further that the man who
disappeared had been i'll trouble with
anotheE emplese,s 1anc, the report that
the missing man had been murdered
and his body disposed of WIS circulated
by residents near the plant.
Coroner hewitt was notified Of the dis
cOvery. Following an Investigation, he
told Sergt Creagh of the third precinct
to take charge of the bones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
Outsider Wins Cesarewitch Stakes

NEWMARKET, England. October To-
'rhe Cesarewitcli stakes was Won today
by tine three-year-oid Wariingham. an
outsider. against whom odds of IS to ]
we're laid Tootles was second and VIM
thrope third. There were eighteen run
nSrS.
The race was q weight for age handi-
CAP. the distance being two miles and a
quarter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-16
FINDING OF HUMAN BONES
MAY SOLVE OLD MYSTERY
Discovery Made in Excavation Re-
calls Disappearance of Man
Forty Years Ago.

With the unearthing of several human
bones today by Workmen at manufac-
turing establishment at 9th and Fl
streets northwest, a murder mystery
which startled residents about the gas
works some forty years ago is believed
by the police to have been solved
The bones We're beneath a. hydraulic
press, which it was stated, had not been
used for about forty years. They were
found by William Knott, engineer of the
establishment, and are those of left leg
Disappearance Recalled.
\ longtime employee OF the establish
ment recalled the mysterious disappear-
ance Of an einploye nearly half d. century
ago.
He stated that report was, circulated
that the man had fallen down a tar
Well, but after the we'll had been cleaned
out no trace of bones of u human being
was found. tf.. f--..