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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Of DAUGHTER
IS SOUGHT BY RAHER
Policeman Files Petition for
Writ of Habeas Corpus to
Secure Girl.

Policeman Dennie Raher today filed
a petition for a writ OF habeas corpus
in the Supreme Court Of the District of
Columbia to secure the custody of his
daughter, Mary Raher. who was COM
mitted to the care OF the board OF chill
dren's guardians by the Juvenile Court
November II last. In the petition At
torney Matthew e. OBrien declares
that the judgment of the Juvenile
Court is void and that the girl is
unlawfully deprived Of her liberty and
by reason Of the fact that he was not
made a party to the proceedings in the
Juvenile Court.
This is the second suit that has been
filed to test the jurisdiction Of the
Juvenile Court in this matter. The
first was a writ OF certiorari which
tion was argued one week ago, but has
not yet been decided. At the hearing
then 1T was admitted by the corpora
tion counsel that that part OF the judy
ment ordering the father to pay for
the support OF the child was void.
1t is claimed by Raber that the Juvenile
Court ordered the commitment solely on
the ground that profanity was used in a
dispute between Raber and his wife in
the presence of the girl. and that there
was no evidence to justify the finding
that she was destitute Of a suitable home,
as she was properly clothed and fed and
humanely treated. and no evidence to
show drunkenness or improper conduct
on the part of any person In the home.
Justice Stafford ordered a hearing on
the petition Monday afternoon at 3
O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
OF REPORTS
BY CHICAGO PACKERS
Testimony Showing That
Branches of Combine Kept
Each Other Posted.

CHICAGO. January 19.-Direct testi-
mony that the representatives of the al
legged packers combine exchanged daily
and weekly reports Of shipments and
margins, together with the detailed opera
tons of the business transacted by each
branch house, was given to the jury to-
day in the triad of the ten Chicago pack
ers charged with criminal violation Of the
Sherman law.
Testimony Of Everett B. Dill.
Everett B. Dill. former manager for
the National Packing Company in Bos-
ton and assistant manager for the same
company in New York, went on the
stand and gave damaging testimony
against the packers. He declared that
the managers for Armour, Swift, Morris
and the National Packing Company in
Boston. who were in charge of the New
England territory, met daily and were
on terms of the closest business intimacy.
He said they exchanged by telephone
the daily shipments and margins of each
company, and that weekly summaries
from each house were sent to the Boston
representatives.
In Use Until 1906.
The witness declared that this system
was in use up to the time he severed his
connection with the National Packing
Company in 1906 to become Boston man
ager for an Independent company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
FAVORED BY SWANSON.
Bill Introduced for Extending 18th
Street and Alaska Avenue.

Senator Swanson of Virginia has in
troduced bill for the extension of 14th
street and Alaska avenue. near the Dis
trict line. and 1t has been referred to
the Senate District committee.
1t is proposed that the section of 18th
street out near the District line and Alas
ka avenue shall be extended through the
tract of land taxed as parcel 904. land
which was . part OF the holdings Of Gov.
Alexander Shepherd and now owned by
H. K. willard. And 1t is further pro-
posed that Alaska avenue shall be ex-
tended from it's present terminus north
Of Holly street to Georgia avenue. strik-
ing Georgia avenue near the Maryland
line. This would involve the purchase
of land through what are known as the
Emerson and Lambert tracts.
The cost Of the land and of the con-
demnation proceedings, it Is specified. Is
20 be assessed against nearby land as
benefits.
Senator Swanson believes that the de-
velopment of that lection of the District
justities these stress extensions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
NO ORDERS RECEIVED.
Fort Myer Troops Have Received
No Word to Prepare for Cuba.

Despite reports to the contrary, officers
at Fort Myer said today that no excite
ment Is discernible among the troops
there, and If the cavalry and artillery
at that post are to go Cuba that fact 10
not known at the fort.
I'VE are doing today just what we have
been doing for some time past, said
Capt. George c. Barnhardt, adjutant or
the 18th United States Cavalry. in re-
Spouse to a question. and. as far as L
know, we will continue the routine OF
post duty. The only approach to ex-
element yesterday was a regularly-or-
dered drill by the men. The orders for
the drill came from the War Depart
held again next week. We don't know
of any orders for US to go to Cuba"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
CURTIS Is NOW MEMBER
OF INDIAN BROTHERHOOD
Traveller and Explorer Among
North American Tribes Lauded
for His Work.

Edward S. Curtis. protege Of ]. Pier
pont Morgan. adventurer. traveller and
explorer among the North American In
dams, was recognized as an honorary
brother by the Brotherhood of North
American Indians in their convention in
the Bond building today. Mr.. Curtis
will be given a reception by the WASH
ington Society Of the Archaeological
Institute Of America at the Octagon
House, Monday afternoon, and will pro-
duce his picture opera. "A Vanishing
Race" for charity. at the Belasco. Janu-
airy 80 and February l..
In honoring Mr.. Curtis the Brother
hood of North American Indians adopt
ed resolutions setting forth that the
collection of Indian material gathered
by him is "a true and permanent record
of the real Indian life"
The resolution concluded. THAT Hon
orarv Brother Edward s. Curtis he
most honorably commended. and that
all other friends OF our people be urged
work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
FUNERALS TOMORROW OF
SKATING ACCIDENT VICTIMS
Miss Kaufman to Be Buried in
Pennsylvania and Mr.. Locke
in Georgia.

Friends of Miss Marguerite Kaufman
and OF Norman T. Locke, victims of the
skating accident at Chevy Chase la &c
Tuesday night. were given opportunity to-
day to take q farewell look at the faces
of the deceased. The body Of Miss Kauff-
man Is at the undertaking establishment
OF Thomas s. Sergeon, 1011 It'll street
northwest, while that OF Locke Is at the
establishment Of w. II. Sardo & Co.. 40S
II street northeast.
Arrangements have been made for the
funerals to take place tomorrow. Services
for Locke will be conducted at the Church
Of the Epiphany at 2:30 o'clock in the aft
ernoon, Rev. Randolph H. McKim, the
rector. officiating. The body will be taken
to Milledgeville. Ga, for interment
Mrs. White, grandmother Of Locke, has
not recovered from the shock she ex-
perienced when she was told Of the drown
ing of her favorite grandchild, and she
will not be able to make tho journey to
Georgia with the body.
Arrangements have been made for the
funeral Of Miss Kaufman to take place
tomorrow morning. The body will be
taken from Sergeon's undertaking estab-
lishment in time for the 9:10 train. Serv-
ices will be conducted at McAlisterville,
Pa. the former home Of the Kaufman
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
CONTEST OVER HAWK
Conflicting Desires for Stuffed
and Mounted Body.
DESTINED FOR HITCHCOCK
Later It May Be Deposited in Col
lection at the National
Museum.
DESTINED FOR HITCHCOCK

A contest is beginning to materialize
a. to the custody Of the mortal remains
of the famous Post Office Department
hawk. This is the Baron" Hawk that
for several years made the tower OF the
Post Office its winter quarters and lived
off the pigeons in the neighborhood.
The hawk was mysteriously shot, as re-
ported in The Star yesterday, and Its
body is now being stuffed with the idea
of being displayed in the office OF the
Postmaster General.
The ornithologists of the National Mu-
scum. however, are anxious that the bird
should be deposited with them. The mu-
scum has just opened collection of birds
of the District, and some of the bird
sharps there said today that IL the post
Office hawk were added to that collection
ii would be seen by thousands Of people
for every one who would see 1t in the
Post Office Department.
Identified as a Duckhawk.
The bird is identified by the National
Museum ornithologists as "duckhawk."
1t can hardly be called local bird, for
the duckhawk belongs much farther
north, ranging through Labrador and as
far north as Greenland during the sum-
mer, but coming south in the winter. In
these off seasons the hawk picks a winter
home usually in a dead tree or a remote
cliff, where it can find food and seclusion.
1t is MOI often that one will choose a To-
cation in the middle of city, but 1t Is
faithful to it's choice of residence, so that
as the hawk is known to live to a ripe old
age. as much as 50 or 100 years, it might
have continued an ornament Of the post
office tower indefinitely. 1t is hard to
tell how old hawk will grow. There
are records of hawks living in captivity
I'D to 60 or so years of age and some
records not so well authenticated or birds
that had reached 112 years.
May Go to National Museum Later.
The hawk will decorate the office of
the Postmaster General. at least till
proper period of mourning is completed.
Ultimately he may be given to the Ma
tional Museum for the District bird col
lection, but Assistant Chief Clerk Davis
said today that there was no immediate
intention of giving up the body.
If IL Is later decided to turn the bird
over to the National Museum appropriate
announcement of the fact will be made
when he takes his place with the cOllec-
ton of District birds.
The hawk is a big fellow, Al inches from
tin to tip, and a blue black on the back.
showing that he is an adult. This also
would be indicated by an old break of
the lower beak. where he evidently was
injured in a fight years ago. OF course,
there is no way of telling exactly how old
the hawk is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
CHAMP CLARK CALLS
FOR A SHOWDOWN"
Says Missouri Must Decide at
Convention Between Him
and Mr.. Folk.

Speaker Clark has thrown down the
gage Of battle to Joseph w. Folk of
Missouri and called for a SHOW down"
once for all in the presidential candi-
dacy race II Missouri wants Mr.. Folk
she can have him. and Mr.. Clark will
quit And Mr.. Clark wants to know
who Missouri prefers. He has Of
fered to leave it to the approaching
convention of democrats at Joplin. Mo-,
February 20 to decide who is Missouri's
choice for the presidency.
1t is a clear case Of put UP or shut
up" so far as Mr.. Clark is concerned.
his friends say, and he expects 1t to be
the same with his opponent. The banns
will be pronounced on the date men,
toned, and thereafter let every man in
Missouri hold his peace
Last night the correspondent Of the
st. Louis Republic called on Speaker
Clark with a recent editorial in that
newspaper demanding that
Mr.. Clark and Mr. Folk declare them
selves as to whether they will abide by
the choice Of the democrats of the state
in convention assembled.
Will Stand By Convention.
It did not take Mr.. Clark longer than
two shakes of a lambs tail to announce
his decision. He said:
$50 far as I am concerned. the de-
cision of the Missouri democracy settles
the presidential matter. If by any ac-
cident lose Missouri I will forbid the
further use of my name in that connec-
ton. and will support the nominee OF
the Joplin convention. l am glad ex-
Gov Folk promises not to bolt.
1T have never bolted or scratched 6
democratic ticket or nomination in my
life. Everybody in Missouri knows 1t,
and / am not going to change the habit
OF lifetime now"
Before making this announcement
Speaker Clark was shown a statement
from ex.Gov Folk in effect challenging
him to agree to conform to the decision
or the democratic gathering at Joplin
Mr. Folk promising to do the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
GORE WILSON'S DEFENDER.
Thinks Break With Col. Harvey the
Only Righteous Course.

In a statement made public today Sena-
tor Gore of Oklahoma takes sharply to
task those who have criticized Gov.
Woodrow Wilson because of his break
with Col. Harvey of Harper's Weekly.
The statement follows:
"This whole Wilson, Harvey Watterson
incident is bubble, not a billow. 1t is
not surprising, however. that the OPP
ponents of Wilson and the friends of
other candidates should mistake the one
for the other. 1t seems that the head
and heart Of the governors offending is
that he told the truth.
"No honest man can accept an office,
least and last Of all the presidency, with
a lien upon his conscience or his conduct
Continuous support implies and imposes
some obligation upon him who consents
to accept 1t or who acquiesces in its
continuance.
mo one has plenary power to select
either his friends or his opponents in
politics. To decline rendered aid and al
lance is a most difficult and delicate
task. Few men have the courage and
the candor to do this when battle is
Joined. But in the light of higher ethics
and politics 1t is better to decline sup
port In advance, no matter what the sac
rifice, than to renounce the obligation
d4tcI Tic ScfNICe Is TeuucTeu ana the
benefit enjoyed. To do this in the face
Of danger is an act of moral and po-
litical herOism of which few men are
capable. Peradventure. the governor may
have learned. by experience, that there
are men who would undertake to capital
ize gratitude and to commercialize in
fiuence. He may have thought it just
and timely to foreclose the possibility of
such an attempt hereafter
1.-THE critics of Gov. Wilson should tell
the public frankly whether their candi-
dates would assume such an obligation
as the governor declined, and. If SO
whether their candidates would disregard
or would discharge such obligation. The
American people have right to know
the text and terms Of all mortgages and
deeds OF trust, either expressed or i'm
pied. under which a candidate for the
presidency may labor, and they have an
equal right to know the names of all
the mortgages and beneficiaries of the
trust. I would rather see Gov Wilson
defeated with his heart an open book
that all who run may read that to ses
him triumphant with skeleton in his
political closet which has been concealed
from the eyes of a confiding public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

interment DIR. Woodward urged the
enactment of the bill, which originated
at the District building. For the further
information of the committee he VIII get
the opinion of the public health ana ma ma,
rine hospital service on the bill and Will
collect the prevailing laws on the sub
iect from other cities and states.
The bill for putting crossing police
men on the same status. as regards
pay and leaves of absence, as members
~ the notice force was referred to
the subcommittee on police and fire
DEPARTMENTS, of which Senator Martin
is chairman. The bill giving the Com
missioners general power to change
the highway plans for the District
without getting specific authorization
from Congress for each change was
sent to the subcommittee on streets
and avenues, headed by Senator Lori
mer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Paroled Patient Arrested.

Frank NJ Mckenna, paroled patient
of the Government Hospital for the In
sane, was arrested this afternoon and
taken back to the hospital by Policeman
Farmer of the eleventh precinct. The
arrest was made on the complaint OF
Francis M. Valiandingham, con-
ductor on the Anacostia car line. who
claimed that McKenna had assaulted
him on q car near the AnacVstis bridge
earlier in the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
TAKEN FOR BURGLAR; SHOT.
Colored Woman Killed in Home of
q Friend.

PHILADELPHIA, January 19.-Mis-
taken for a burglar, Elizabeth Smms,
young colored woman. was saot and
killed by William Newman. at the latters
home in the suburbs Of this city today.
The girl was a friend Of the family.
She attended a party last night and had
intended remaining in the Newman home
for the night. having been given a key to
the house. Newman said he was awak-
ened by noise, and, believing burglars
were at work. fired both barrels of a
shotgun at the form he saw in the hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
HOLDS CANAL USELESS
IN ABSENCE Of SHIPS
Pacific Coast Lumber Dealer
Tells of the Needs of
That Business.

1.-THE Panama canal will be as useless to
us as transcontinental road without
rails. If we cannot have the facilities for
shipping" said D. e. Skinner, a Seattle
lumber manufacturer. before the inter-
state commerce committee OF the House
today.
Mr.. Skinner said American ships do not
exist in which to ship from Pacific to
Atlantic ports. The coastwise shipping
laws pro...~lt the use Of foreign bottoms
for this coast-to-coast traffic.
Benefits British Columbia.
AS a result, said Mr.. Skinner. British
Columbia ports are able to ship lumber
to New York when Seattle and Puget
sound ports cannot get enough ships and
have to pay a prohibitive rate for the few
they can secure.
would a repeal Of the coastwise law
help you?" asked Representative Sims.
Yes, it would help us as individual
shippers" said Mr.. Skinner, "but perma-
nent relief can come only from encourage
ing the building of American vessels"
To bring about this end he advocated
a discrimination in canal tolls in favor
of American vessels engaged in coast
wise trade.
No influence on Rates.
't1f we cannot get the permanent means
of carrying on coastwise trade at an
attractive figure" said Mr.. Skinner. 1.-THE
canal will have no effect in keeping down
railroad rates. AS soon as the railroads
find we can't ship they will pay no at
tention to water competition
Naval Constructor r. H. NJ. Robinson
gave the House committee a synopsis OF
the methods of tonnage measurement
and toll charges used in various coun-
tries and advocated a displacement meas
urement for battleships, and a net regis
tered tonnage measurement for CONNER
cial vessels. as a basis for toll charges
at the canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
BUILDING AND STOCK BURN.
Tire Destroys Storehouse in Warren.
ton, Va, Early This Morning.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
wARRENTON, Va, January 19-The
frame two-story building on Main street
recently occupied by Mrs. N. X. Houchens
as a ; and 10 cent store. formerly the
Warrenton Library, was destroyed by
fire this morning at 2 o'clock. The
building and stock are q total loss.
The origin of the flames Is supposed
TO be spontaneous combustion. Owing
to the moderated temperature and copious
water supply, the volunteer company had
little tA,ubie in handling the fire, which
was In IA thickiy populated part Of the
town..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Conference on Clark Candidacy.

Former United States Senator Fred T.
Dubois Of Idaho had a conference with
Senator Stone OF Missouri today in which
they discussed the presidential candidacy
of Speaker Champ Clark OF the House.
Both are friendly to the Clark boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

1t will cost nearly $1,000 to repair the
broken water pipes in the houses of Har-
risonburg Va, as a result OF the cold
.eathesY Two plumbers have booked 49,
calls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

John Carson Rodenizer, aged sixty-four
years, died of Bright's disease at his
home, Metal Md. He fought in the Union
airy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

KANE. On January H. 1912. at The Poriner,
EVA HARGRAvES KANE. wife OF Lieut..
Col. Theodore Porter Kane, L. s. Marine
Corps. -.
Notice OF funeral hereaftexs =. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Wilson May Not Reply.

DETROIT. Mich, January 19.-Before
leaving Detroit Gov. Wilson said that he
had no opportunity as yet to give to
the statement of Col. Watterson the con-
sideration that 1t demanded. He said
he was unlikely to issue any statement
concerning this matter during his pres
ent tour. Further he said, he was not
in the habit of issuing statements and
might make no reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
WHY'S GAINES IS ILL
At QUAKER CITY HOTEL
Former Washingtonian Who
Disappeared From New
York Found.

WHY'S Gaines. formerly Of this city, who
disappeared from New York January 10
was located in a small hotel in Philadel-
phia last night by a Philadelphia news
paper reporter. He is said to be afhict-
ed with nervous depression. due to finan-
cial reverses which he suffered In New
York, but is otherwise in good health. His
relatives. including his mother. who lives
here, are overjoyed that he has been
found.
Mr.. Gaines. who was employed as a
clerk in the Arlington Hotel here several
years ago, left New York the morning
of January 10, c. A. Hatch, manager OF
the Grand Union Hotel Of New York city,
being the last OF those with whom he
was acquainted to see him in that city.
His relatives, learning that he had dis
appeared. .-tarted search for him in
New York. Philadelphia and this city.
Condition Not Serious.
Ills condition is not thought to be seri-
ous. lie will be cared for by his broth
IL, Eugene Gaines of Philadelphia. until
ne RECEIVERS.
Mr. Gaines breakdown occurred. ac-
cording TO relatives here, after he and
another man had started a cafe In the
Metropolitan Opera House building Of
New York, and had found the undertake
ing more formidable one than they had
expected. The increasing Indebtedness,
say his relatives, kept preying on his
mind. until he suffered a nervous col
lapse.
Message Causes Alarm.
Before leaving New York Mr.. Gaines
communicated with his attorney in this
ity. Horace A. Dodge, and left certain
memoranda with Mr. Hatch. The nature
Il both of these was such as to cause
lis kinsmen to believe him to be tenn
orarily unbalanced mentally.
Mr.. Gaines is unmarried. He contrib
ted partly to the support Of his mother.
FRS Anna Z. Gaines of this city, and a
idowed sister, Mrs. Elma Woolworth of
ew York. He Is forty-one years old.
lie left his position as clerk OF the
riington Hotel here several years agc
, accept a position at the Gotham Hotel.
York.