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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
PLANS FOR JERSEY DAY
ON ELABORATE SCALE
Gov. Wilson Superintends Ar
rangements for Reception
of Expected Delegations.

SEAGIRT. n. J., August 17.-Gov Will.
son superintendent the arrangements to-
day for New Jersey day at the little
white house He was up early, directing
the gardeners about roping off the auto
mobile space near the lawns. State Chair
man E. f. Grosscup was also busy.
Whats that rope for?' queried the
governor as he turned toward the clus-
to the left. Of his cottage.
That's to keep the crowd back"
answered Mr.. Grosscup.
But l don't want the crowd kept
back" smiled the governor, and the rope
was promptly removed.
Expects Big Crowd.
Gov. Wilson said he anticipated that a
larger crowd would come today than at
tended the notification ceremonies last
week.
The Womens Wilson and Marshall
League of New Jersey established it's
headquarters near the governors cot
tage early in the day. 1t was in charge
of Mrs. Caroline b. Alexander Of
who probably will be president
Hudspeth of Jersey City, Mrs. Thomas
]. Scully of South Amboy, Mrs. Dan
Fellows Platt of EnglewOod and Mrs
George Mason Lamonte of Bound Brook.
Extra Tents Pitched.
Delegations and marching clubs from
many parts of the state, with brass
bands and campaign flags. were expected
to gather here to hear Gov. Wilson de-
liver political address, Extra tents
had been pitched on the grounds near
the governors cottage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
Extra Tents Pitched.
HARMON ASKED TO ATTEND.
Invited to Be Present at Marshall
Notification.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. August 17.-William
F. McCombs, chairman of the democratic
national committee. has written Gov.
Harmon urging him to be present at the
notification of Gov. Marshall as the can
didate for the vice presidency. August 30.
at Indianapolis. In the letter Mr.. Nc
Combs says that it is the wish of Gov.
Woodrow Wilson that the Ohio executive
attend the ceremonies because of the in
fiuence his presence would have in per-
petuating party harmony.
Gov. HarcccE; is at his summer home in
Michigan, but at the executive Office to-
day the belief was expressed that I'm
view of other matters that will be de-
manding his attention at that time, he
probably will decline the invitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
TWO NOMINATIONS MADE.
President Also Withdraws Recon-
mendations of Postmasters.

President Taft today nominated
Francis Walker of Massachusetts, to
be deputy commissioner of corpora
tions and John s. McC1ery to be regis
ter of the land Office at Devils Lake
N. d.
Mr. Walker is the son of Gen. Francis
A. Walker. at one time head of the
census bureau and for many years
president of the Massa chusetts Insti
tute OF Technology. Mr.. Walker has
been In the government service here
for number of years.
The President. withdrew nominations
OF the following postmasters: James
II. Miles. at Riverside, ILL.,; Paxton G.
Williamson, at Mount Jackson, Va, and
Charles p Smith. at Martinsville, Va
White House officials said William
son did not wish to serve another term
but gave no reason for the withdrawal
Of the two other nominations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
FAST TRAIN WRECKED
AND THREE INJURED
Pennsylvania Filler Goes Into
Ditch Near Middle
point, Ohio.

FORT WAYNE Ind, August 1.-THE
eighteen-hour New York-Chicago fiier
on the Pennsylvania railroad was wreck
ed early today near Middlepoint. Ohio,
and three Of the fifty -nine passengers
were badly injured. but none killed. The
engine and five Pullmans went into the
ditch, according to information received
here, carrying telegraph poles with them.
For this reason officials of the road had
great difficulty in obtaining news of the
accident.
According to information received the
accident occurred at 5:1J this morning.
Whether it was caused by defect in the
engine or by track trouble has not been
determined.
Albert Bernard of Chicago was the
passenger who suffered the greatest in
Jury He was injured in the head. and
was brought to Fort Wayne. A special
train was made up and hurried to Mid
dlepoint to take the passengers to their
destinations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
TRACTION SALE RUMORED.
New York Central to Enter Nationa
Capital, It Is Heard.

Local officials of the Washington Bal
timore and Annapolis line or OF the
American Express Company today were
unable to throw any light on the rumor
in financial circles that the Western
Maryland road is TO take over the cleo
trio line, and that by so doing the New
York Central will be able to enter Wash
ington.
Arrangements between the American
Express Company and the Western Mary
land and Washington. Baltimore and
Annapolis roads are thought to have
given rise to the rumor. Recently the
Western Maryland entered into an agree
ment with the American Express Com
pany TO carry its shipments into Balti-
more
Announcement has just been made that
the express company is soon To open a
Washington office. and that the Washing
ton. baltimore and Annapolis lin eds to
bring its shipments into this city The
American Express Company also operates
on the lines OF the New York Central
thus bringing the Vanderbilt system into
the rumorS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
HOUSE ADOPTS SUBSTITUTE.
Mann's Fight Over Parcels Post Re-
suits in COMPROMISE.

As the result Of a renewal of Repub-
lican Leader Mann's fight TO secure a
direct vote on the Bourne-B ristow par
GELS post system. which the Senate put
into the post office appropriation bill,
the House yesterday afternoon was forced
to adopt a substitute plan, offered by
the democratic leaders. 1t was a bill Of
fered originally by Representative Lewis
of Maryland
Mr. Mann secured q reconsideration OF
the vote by which the bill was sent into
conference. He then moved that IL again
be sent to conference. and the House con-
ferees be instructed to agree to the SEN
ate's parcels post plan.
As a substitute for this Chairman
Moon OF the post Office committee offered
the Lewis bill for an experimental sys-
tenn confined to fourth-class mail matter
and farm products. This scheme was
based on the zone system, as was the
Senate plan, with charges ranging from
; cents to IL cents a pound and a limit
of weight of fifteen pounds for a single
package.
The substitute was adopted by a vote
of 143 TO ST. Representative Mann's mo-
ton subsequently was defeated. The
post office bill then was sent TO confer
ence. where the conflicting provisions
will be adjusted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
TO ATTEND DOYLE FUNERAL.
Honor to Memory Of Deceased Prel-
ate BY Catholic Clergy.

A number of the local Roman Catholic
clergy will go to New York tomorrow
evening TO attend the funeral of Rev.
Alexander p. Doyle formerly rector of
the Apostolic Mission House at Brook
land, which will take place from the
Church OF St Paul the Apostle Monday
morning Among them will be Rev.
Walter Elliott. who succeeded Father
Doyle as rector of the mission house. and
Rev Joseph Niece. pastor of the Shrine
of the Sacred Heart.
The late clergyman was spiritual ad-
wiser of the National Catholic Women's
Circle, and Mrs. Margaret Coope, presi-
dent of that organization. with a number
Of the members will leave this city this
evening for the metropolis.
Announcement has been made in New
York that Cardinal Farley. who is a
leader in the work Of the Catholic Mis-
sionars Union. of which Father Doyle
was secretary-treasurer at the time of
his death. will attend the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
MANAGUA IS REJOICING.
Presence of American Jackies
and Marines May Have
AWed Rebels.

MANAGUA. Nicaragua, August Is (de-
layed in Observation-Disclosures is great
rejoicing among the population of the
Nicaraguan capital over the presence of
the detachment of American bluejackets
and marines numbering nearly 40 officers
and men under the command of Capt.
Warren j. Terhune, commander of the
United States gunboat Anna polls.
The bombardment of the city by the
rebels under Gems. Mena and Zeledon,
which ceased on Thursday morning. has
not since been resumed. Considerable
damage was done by the rebels guns and
many women and children were killed.
The government is sending a force of
troops to engage the rebels. who are re-
ported to be gathering in strength in the
vicinity of the city of Leon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
HOUSE ALLOWS FUNDS
TO ASSIST REFUGEES
Provides $4,000 for Ameri-
can Fugitives From Mexico.
Tire of Rebellion.

To provide for the increasing numbers
of American fugitives from Mexico. the
House today authorized the use for their
subsistence of $4,000. to be taken from
the ne-hundred- thousand-dollar fund al
ready provided for their transportation.
The Senate has approved 1t.
Rebels in the Vera Cruz district of Mex
leo are evidently becoming tired of their
campaign. The United States consul at
Vera Cruz has reported to the State De-
partment that several revolutionary lead
ers with some of their men in that dis
trict have taken advantage of the am
nesty offered by the government and have
surrendered. The Orizaba factories have
resumed work.
Wants Body Brought Home.
President Taft has received an appeal
from DR.. Stephen C. Ayers. father OF
Rowan Ayers. who was beheaded In
Morelia, Mexico, last Thursday, to have
his sons body brought to the United
States. telegram was received at the
White House from Robert G. Stevens OF
Cincinnati, Ohio. acting in the father:
behalf. making the request.
Although several dispatches were today
received at the State Department from the
American embassy at Mexico City, moth
ing was mentioned about the fate Of tho
young man. Apparently the relatives have
acted upon the newspaper accounts. How
ever the department has telegraphed the
embassy to make an investigation Of the
affair and report Immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
Gen. Edwards Officer Of Line; Col
Andrews Adiutant General.

The Senate. in executive session last
night. confirmed the appointments of Brig,
Gen. Clarence r. Edwards as an officer
Of the line, Col. Frank McIntrye as chief
Of the bureau Of insular affairs, with rank
of brigadier general: Col. E. z. Steever.
4th Cavalry. as brigadier general; Col.
George Andrews as adjutant general of
the army, with rank of brigadier general.
and a number of minor military appoint
mentS.
No action was taken. however on the
appointment of Brig. Gen. w. w. Wother-
spoon as major general to succeed the
late Mai Gen. Frederick d. Grant. Fail
ure to act on this appointment prevented
action on that of Col. John McClernand
to succeed Gen. Wotherspoon as briga-
der general.
The nomination of Jacob Gould Schur-
man, president of Cornell University as
minister to Greece and Montenegro also
was confirmed by the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
ALSOP CLAIMS SETTLED.
Payment of $935,OOO Ordered b,
Secretary of State.

The famous Alsop claims, which several
years ago threatened the friendly rela-
lions of the United States and Chile, are
about to be paid Secretary Of State
Knox before departing last night for
Japan signed an order directing the pay
ment of the $685. 900 to the claimants.
Until his note has has time to reach
the claimants. informing them that they
may have their share when the necessary
legal formalities are complied with, the
State Department refuses to make public
the names or the amounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
DATE NOT SELECTED.
Time Of Ohio Progressive Convention
Not Yet Fixed.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. August 17-Chair-
man James r. Garfield of the Ohio pro-
gressive party steering committee today
said that the announcement from Column
bus last night that the state progressive
convention will be held in that city Au-
gust % and 81 is incorrect.
mo decision has been made" said Mr..
Garfield. columbus and Cleveland are
Under consideration. az are also the dates
August 70 and IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
CANNOT RAISE POINT OF ORDER
Special Rule Affecting Canal Bill Is
Adopted.
Two Indictments Reported.

The House rules committee today
made a special rule which prohibits
the raising of any point of order
against the Panama canal bill, which
will be considered and probably passed
by the House before adjournment to-
day.
This drastic action was taken be-
cause of the opposition of last night.
when Representatives. OlmSted and
Moore of Pennsylvania contended that
the conferees had gone beyond their
jurisdiction in accepting several SEN
ate amendments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
FIGHT FOR EXCISE LAW
SHOWS NO ABATEMENT
Representatives Rees and
Young in Charge of Cam
paign in House.

That either Representative Rollin r.
Rees or Representative i. D. Young OF
Kansas will champion the fight of the
District Christian Endeavor Union for
the enactment of the Jones-Works excise
bill on the floor of the House in the
future was the announcement made today
by Rexford l.. Holmes, president of the
union.
Representative Fred S. Jackson of Kan
sas, who has been leading the fight in
been called to his home because of the
serious illness of his mother, and he
turned the matter over to his colleagues.
Just whether Mr.. Young or Mr.. Rees will
have charge has not yet been decided.
Speaker Promises Recognition.
Representative jackson has had a
conference with Speaker Clark and
says he has been promised definite
recognition to bring before the House
the motion desired by the Endeavorers'
Union. Consideration of the matter
will not be given, of course, until after
the appropriation bills are out Of the
way. Even then the advocates. of the
excise law Will have to wait some time
because thirty or more requests for
recognition have been made Of the
Speaker ahead Of theirs.
Either Mr.. Young or Mr. Rees will
ask, in behalf of the union, that the
rules be suspended, that the District
committee be discharged from further
consideration Of the Jones-Works bill
and that it be brought upon the floor
Of the House for a final vote.
Receives Pledges Of Support.
Mr.. Holmes reported today that pledges
OF support Of the fight being carried on
for the enactment of the Jones-Works
bill continue to pour into the headquar-
ters in the Bond building Every day
scores of answers are received to the
letters sent out by the union.
Mr.. Holmes said that the woman men,
bers of the Christian Endeavor societies
are taking an active part In the cam
paign by assisting in sending out mail
from the headquarters Among those
who have assisted are Misses Myrtle
Schofield. Grace English. Lucy English,
Hilda UlrichsOn, Esther Ulrichson, Sarah
f. Dawson. Virginia L. Raymond, r.
Ruth De Lowder. Esther Easterling,
Agnes Suman and Grace Meier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
RUST TAKEN TO. CHICAGO.
Requisition Papers for Alleged Alb
ductor Received.

James c. Rust. who was recently ar
rested by local detectives and a spec al
agent Of the Department of Justice on a
charge of having abducted Elizabeth Ma
loney. a seventeen year-old girl started
for Chicago this afternoon in charge or
Detective Frank T. Aldenhoevel.
Requishion papers for the prisoner
reached the once of United States Attor-
torney Wilson about noon today. The
prisoner waived an examination III court.
and consented to return. Prisoner and de-
tective will reach Chicago tomorrow ait.
ernoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
ARRA|CNED BY Mr.. FOSS
Democrats Taken to Task for
Their Action in Battle
ship Matter.

Dodging the battleship clash as the
opening number. the House took up the
naval appropriation bill today. and
plunged Immediately into heated discus
sion on the Senate amendment providing
for a survey. investigation and report
of the availability of Alaskan coal for
naval use.
Representative Olmsted of Pennsylvania,
republican. raised point Of order against
the item when It was developed that such
Investigation would necessarily include
mining of the coal and the actual trying
out of the fuel on the ships of the navy
Objection Sustained.
Speaker Clark questioned members
at length in an effort to hand down
ruling. and finally sustained the OBJ
lection made by Mr. Olmsted.
Mr.. Foss arraigned the democrats
for binding the majority by caucus
action to no battleships and afterward
only partially relaxing the restriction
so as to permit Of vote for one ship
when it comes to a question OF honor
of the flag he said. when II comes TO
a question Of the nations honor, We can
not afford to place party programs above
the national welfare and personal pa
trotism.''
Representative Levy of New York, DEM
ocrat, read letter from Thomas Jeffer-
son advocating a strong navy, and was
followed by Representative Thayer or
Massachusetts. democrat, who Endorsed
the caucus action throughout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
Husband Killed; Asks SIC, 600.

Damages I'm the sum OF $10.Vo are
asked In a suit filed late yesterday after
noon In the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia by Alta X. Umbereer.
Administrative OF the estate OF her hus-
band, John C. Umberger. deceased.
against the Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington Railroad Company and the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
The petitioner. through her attorney.
Henry II. Classic. states her husband was
thrown from a railroad train September
Is, 1911, near Gunpowder station, Nd
- was killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
LEAVES ALL TO KIN.
Brothers and Sister Get Miss Paret's
Estate.

BY the terms of the will of Adelina "
Paret. dated January 25. 1872 and filed
for probate in the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, her estate is to be
divided between her sister. Adalina p.
Atwater. and her brothers, William H.,
John F. and Minor p. Paret.
The will of George I. Reinhart, dated
June 3. 1912, in which he left his entire
estate to his wife Josephine r. Reinhart,
was filed for probate. The wife is named
executrix>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
RELIEF IS FASTENED
Pension Checks Soon to Be in
Hands of Veterans.
RELEASE, ON MONDAY
Officials Here Bend Every Effort to
Rush Work.
PRESIDENT SIGNS THE BILL
Appropriation Measure Became Eff
fectiye at 1880 O'Clock This
Acknowledgements Abolished.
PRESIDENT SIGNS THE BILL

Only a few moments after President
Taft affixed his signature to the pension
bill at 1880 O'Clock today the wheels OF
the pension bureau began to revolve and
Commissioner Davenport at once through
Secretary Fisher of the Interior Depart
ment made a requisition on the Treasury
Depa rtment for the needed 100000 to
pay the waiting 100000 pensioners, who
expected their checks August 4. The
pensioners will be able. it is believed to
get their checks early next week.
The officials realized that they must es-
tablish a record if the pay checks in the
various agencies are sent out and be in
the hands of the pensioners by late Mon
day or Tuesday.
The bookkeeping department of the
Treasury had to investigate the &C
counts. The subtreasuries of the gov
eminent will in all proba ability be mott
fled early Monday morning that the
checks of the pensioners shall be paid
on demand.
Release on Monday.
Commissioner Davenport desired this
afternoon to release the thousands of
letters containing the pension checks
now held at the agencies. but Treasury
officials had not finally passed the mat
ter on to the heads of the various SUBJ
treasures. The pension office officials
will hold up the kilograms releasing the
checks until Monday morning. This is
considered the safest policy for the PEN
sion Office to pursue, as there surely
would be a mix-up if for some reason
the Treasury Department officials held
up payments on the checks.
Agencies to Be Closed.
The agencies which will send out the
zoe, 900 checks are those at Indianapolis,
Knoxville, Louisville, New York, Phila
delphia and Topeka. All will be elimi
mated from the work Of the government
after January 81. 1913, by the provisions
of the bill just signed, and the 80
clerks employed in the agencies will
either have to arrange to come to
Washington for service in the pension
bureau under the general disbursing
officer. who is shortly to be selected
by Secretary Fisher, or leave the serv-
ice Of Uncle Sam.
In order that the work of payment of
the pensions shall not be tied up by
the death of the disbursing officer
while Congress IL not in session to con-
firm his successor after appointment by
the President. the new bill provides
that he shall be appointed by the Sec
rotary of the Interior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17
ATTENTION, MOTORISTS!

There will appear on the auto
mobile page of The Sunday Star
story describing auto routes to
the District National Guard camp
at Harpers Ferry. In addition to
being illustrated. a map showing
the different routes. together with
a table of distances and the various
towns passed through. will also APP
pear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-17

PITTSBURGH, August 17.-One man
was killed and four others injured this
morning when a freight train crashed
into a work train on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad near Mckeesport Traffic
was blocked for two hours.