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The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
HOUSE CONCURS IN
CIVIL SERVICE RAID"
Agrees to Amendment Affecting Dep
uty Internal Revenue Collectors
and Marshals.
PASSED BY VOTE OF Ill TO 1O6

The House last night, by a vote Of
Ill to 106, adopted a resolution concur
ring in a Senate amendment to the
urgent deficiency bill, which has been
described by friends Of the civil serv-
ice as a raid by the political spokesman.
The amendment removes deputy in
ternal revenue collectors and deputy
United States marshals from the classi-
fed service The amendment was bit
terly opposed by Representative Fitz-
gerald of New York and Democrats
from the North and West, on the
ground that II was in violation OF the
Democratic platform plank which
pledged the party to maintain the merit
principle in the government service.
Southern Democrats rallied to its sup
port, admitting that they were desirous
of filling the Offices with Democrats,
even If they had to annihilate the merit
system.
Representative Mann, Republican
leader. made the charge in the House
Yesterday that President Wilson feared
to issue an order releasing from the
classified service deputy collectors of in
ternal revenue and deputy United States
marshals. and that Democrats were try
ing to accomplish this purpose through
the Senate amendment to the deficiency
bill. Mr.. Mann's allegation that the
President had authority to make the ap-
pointments available without candidates
examinations under the aus
pices of the Civil Service Commission.
and that he was willing to shirk the re-
sponsibility for such an act. reused the
anger of the Democrats. Representative
Barclay OF Kentucky denied the truth of
Mr.. Mann's assertion, and called upon
the Illinois man to offer proof.
Representative Bartlett OF Georgia de-
Clared the amendment should be passed.
as il paved the way for the removal
OF some 100 Republicans from office
Representative Ragsdale of South
Carolina attacked the civil service law.
He said that 1t was rather remarkable
that in the county in which he lives
all the classified service positions are
held by negroes.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
WILSON WILL ASK CONGRESS
TO REPEAL FREE TOLLS CLAUSE,
SAYS CORRESPONDENT

London. Sept. 1O-The Washington cor
respondent OF the London Times sends
to his paper the information that Presi-
dent Wilson has decided TO ask Congress
to repeal the clause in the Panama act
rendering American ships using the canal
toll free. The correspondent says
that the President after consultation
with Councillor Moore OF the State De-
partment is convicted that the conten-
ton OF Great Britain that free tolls for
American shipping would be a violation
of treaty obligations is correct.
The despatch says that the President
contemplates taking this matter up with
Congress as soon as the Panama fair
way is completed.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
ENGLAND TOASTS
PANAMA CANAL

London. Sept. 1O.-There were a
number of celebrations in this city to-
day in honor of the blowing up Of the
Gamboa dixie and the removal of the
last barrier in the completion Of the
Panama Canal Many a toast was
drunk at the moment when the finger
of President Wilson touched the but
ton which exploded the dynamite IN
the canal cut.
The principal celebration was at the
Savoy. where Newton Crane, a promi-
nent American lawyer, who is a resi-
dent here, presided. After he had pro-
posed the toast, Here's to the Panama
Canal, those who conceived It, and
those who achieved it," all present
drank with enthusiasm, and Harold
Cox. the noted English publicist, made
a short speech, in which he congrat-
ulated America upon the great work
accomplished.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
FOR SAFETY AT SEA.
Recommendation Are Made in Re-
port of Committee to Secretary. :

Recommendation Are Made in Re-
port of Committee to Secretary. ..
Recommendations to make travel by
sea safer are embodied in a report pre-
sented to Secretary OF Commerce Red
field by committee on aids and perils,
which was drawn up for the use OF the
American delegation to the London inter-
national conference on safety at sea.
The report embodies recommendations
that all ocean-going vessels equipped
with electricity shall carry electric head
lights; that light vessels on important
outside stations shall be equipped with
submarine bells, and that the interna-
tional rules of the road, be SO modified
as to provide that the carrying of range
lights shall be compulsory instead of
optional.
The committee comprised George F.
Cooper, captain, United States navy, hy-
drographer, chairman; L. p. Bertholf'
captain-commandant United States Reye-
nue. Cutter Service; G. r. Putnam. Com
missioner of Lighthouses; A. j. Henry.
professor of meteorology, Weather Bu-
reau; Z. T. Chamberlain, Commissioner
of Navigation.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
REAR ADMIRAL CHESTER
DELIVERS CANAL LECTURE
TO Y. NJ. C. A. MEMBERS

Rear Admiral c. NJ. Chester. L. s N,
retired. last night delivered lecture on
the Panama Canal. at the assembly hall
OF the Y. VI. c. A. 1876 G Street North
west Besides showing most comprehen-
sive illustrations of the work necessary
TO the completion of the canal, Admiral
Chester explained some of his views on
the Interpretation of the treaties between
the United States and foreign countries
regarding the Panama Canal
1t was the view of Admiral Chester
that the United States exercises full
sovereignty over the Canal some as long
as it works at building the canal. He
maintained. in opposition to some other
students of the treaties. that the United
States had the right to subsidize its
merchant vessels, but had not the right
to charge the subsidy fees to the canal
toll fund. The lecture was applauded by
an audience that filled the hall
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
Nations May Make Treaty.

Madrid, Oct. 1O.-Belief was expressed
in diplomatic circles today that the
visit of President Poincare of France to
Spain will result in a Franco-Spanish
treaty regarding Morocco.
Both the French and Spanish interests
on the south side of the Mediterranean
are menaced by rebellious tribesmen,
the annual toll of life to Spain alone for
maintaining a military police watch
being 10, 900 lives.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
COL. GAILLARD'S MIND
A BLANK, HE LIES
IN HOPKINS HOSPITAL

Baltimore, Oct. 10-while millions Of
gallons of water flowed through the
Gamboa Dixie into Culebra Cut in far Off
Panama this afternoon, Lieut.. Col David
D. Gaillard, the man who directed the
great engineering feat in the Culebra
division, lay in Phipps Clinic of Johns
Hopkins Hospital, his mind a blank.
The growth that is pressing against the
brain is the product of excessive toll in
the tropical climate OF Panama
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
VIRGINIA P0sToFFICE ROBBED.

Harrisonburg. Va. Oct. 1O.-The post
Office at Bridgewater, Rockingham Coun-
ty. was entered some time during last
night or early today and robbed OF 81, so
in stamps and cash.
The Federal authorities arrived here
this morning and are investigating. The
robbers. who entered the postofice by a
rear door, left no clew.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
mitchell RAPED IN HOUSE.
Representative Fitzgerald Attacks
Administration's Policy.

a sensational attack upon the Admins
tration for continuing in office Collector
of the Port John Purroy Mitchell. Fusion
candidate for mayor of New York City,
was made in the House last night by
Representative Fitzgerald of Brooklyn.
The House had under consideration the
deficiency bill. A Senate amendment was
opposed by Republicans and many Demo-
Gratis, most of them from New York.
Representative Gordon of Ohio, Demo-
crat, exclaimed on the strange combina
ton of Republicans and Tammany men"
combining to defeat the measure.
Replying to the remark, Mr.. Fitzgerald
said that it had become a habit to at
tack Tammany, and that he wanted to
call attention to the nomination of
Mitchell as Fusion Candidate for mayor.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
FAST YACHT FOR KAISER.
Emperor May Challenge for Amer
icn'x Cup il Linton Fails.

Hamburg. Germany, Oct. 1O.-Emperor
William is going to have a new yacht
that will show clean pair of heels to
every other boat in Europe" Max Oertz,
well-known boatbulder. today was
commissioned to build yacht to replace
the Meteor.
Ii is reported that if Sir Thomas Upton
fails to lift the Americas Cup the Kaiser
may take a whirl at it.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
Engineer Killed in Wreck.

Susquehanna, Pa, Oct. 1O-One man
was killed when ssn Erie Railroad freight
train today crashed into a string of coal
cars near the entrance of the freight
yards. The engineer was crishsd and
died soon afterwards
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11

A French inventor has turned out an
arc light projecting lantern with which
may be used opaque pictures. glass Ian
tern slides or motion picture films.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
LAUREL SELECTIONS.
By GEORGE b. MORRIS.

BY GEORGE b. MORRIS.
First Race-Trade-Mark, Polly H,
Galaxy.
Second Race-Lizzie Flat, Racebrook.
Octopus.
Third Race-Donald Macdonald. Bar
negat, Blackford.
Fourth Race - Impression, Adams
Express, Light o. My Life.
Fifth Race-Cleopat, Sir Alvescot,
Fatherola.
Sixth Race-Small. Huda's Brother,
Peacock.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
Louisville.

First Rsce-Reybourn, Culvert, Jack
Cade.
Second Race-weldship, O'Besr, Bill
Andrews.
Third Race-Some Kid, Armament,
Apt to Be.
Fourth Race-Syosset, Astute, Vir-
ile.
Fifth Raee-Absconder. Norbitt,
Zellwood.
Sixth Race-Joannina, .Fireside, Sim
Ele Stick.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
BY 'IRISH LAD"

First Race = Trademark. Galaxy,
Zodiac.
Second Race-Octopus, Lizzie Flat,
Racebrook.
Third Race-Holland entry, Cadeau,
Watkins entry.
Fourth Race-Light o. My Life, I'M
preston, Flamma.
Fifth Race-Cleopat. Connaught, Sir
Alvescot.
Sixth Race-Huda's Brother, Fire
side, Small.
Three best bets-Cleopat, Trade
Mark. Holland entry.
Best Chance-Huda S Brother.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-11
By NEW YORK TELEGRAPH.

Laurel.
First Race-Trade Mark, Galaxy,
Polly H.
Second Race-Racebrook, Octopus,
Lizzie Flat.
Third Race-Donald Macdonald, Ka-
linka, Barnegat
Fourth Race-G. NJ. Miller, impress
sion, Flamma
Fifth Race-Sir Alvescot, Garden of
Allah, Jim L.
Sixth Race-Small. Water Lad,
Hudas Brother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
LIQUID AIR FOR HOMES.
Partisan Scientist Tells Refrig-
Grafton Congress of Manu-
featuring Development.

CHICAGO. September 20.-Development
OF processes Of manufacture of liquified
air so that 1t will be available for domes-
tic refrigeration was explained by Georges
Claude Of Paris. France. in lecture to
the third annual international congress
Of refrigeration today. 1t will be pos
sible within a few years, M. Claude pre-
dicted. for municipal ice plants to pipe
liquid air into homes for the use of
housewives in their refrigerators, at a
cost low enough to make the service
popular.
Preservation Of eggs without impair
ment Of their flavor for long periods &C.
cupied an important place in discussions
today. The delegates will put their
theories to the test Tuesday night. when
they will attend final banquet at which
every article served will have been pre-
served by freezing.
The eighth annual convention Of the
American Meat Packers Association will
open here Monday for three-day ses-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
RIvADAvIA TO BE REPAIRED,
Official Trial Trips of Argentine
Superdreadnought SUSPENDED.

BOSTON, September 20. - The official
trial trips Of the new Argentine super
dreadnought Rivadavia have been sus-
pended until repairs can be made to
the boilers of the vessels starboard tur-
bine These will not be completed for q
month.
The Rivadavia is to return to the yards
of her builders, the Fore River Ship
building Corporation. next Saturday. II
was announced today, to undergo these
repairs, which will reduce the steam pres
sure developed by the boilers while the
turbines are operating at top speed. This
excessive pressure has caused the tur-
bine buckets to become overheated and
to curl.
Today the Rivadavia tested her big
fourteen-inch guns. 1t was the first Of
fetal trial of the great weapons, which
constitute an armament equaled by only
n few war vessels now af1oat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
BRyAN'S STAND [AUDED
Attitude Toward War and In
temperance Shows Courage,
Says A. J. Orem.

ATLANTA. Ca. September 2o-That
Secretary Of State william J. Bryan's
attitude toward both war and in
temperance has. proved him q man OF
high courage was the declaration here
tonight OF A. J. Orem OF Boston in an
address before the Southern Christian
Citizenship Congress. Mr.. Orem's SUBJ
ject was THE Crimes Of the Age" The
congress also was addressed by Repre-
sentative Richmond p. Hobson on THE
Christian Citizen and the Liquor Traf-
fic''
The morning session Of the congress
was devoted to discussion Of Woman's
Work" The session was featured by
a heated argument as to the merits Of
universal suffrage.
Mrs, J. B. Lindsay. secretary of the
the lively debate by asserting that the
''votes-for-women' movement was re-
sponsib1e for drinking. swearing and
gambling" among women. At the after
noon session Capt. Jack Crawford, the
veteran poet scout, made a short talk
to several thousand children. Tomor-
row the congress will adjourn after
holding a rally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
VISITOR TRIES TO RUN TOWN.
Now New Workers. Sanity l!
Doubted at Asheville. N, C..

aSHE.VILLE. y. G.. September 20
w v Lyons, claiming TO be from New
York. and displaying plenty of money,
was taken into custody this afternoon
at the request OF relatives, and is be-
ing held pending an inquiry into his
sanity Lyons came here about two
weeks ago TO visit his sister, Mrs.
Sam Novich While here he bought
several valuable pieces of property,
for which he paid.
Last night he publicly criticised Off
cials of the city. declaring his inten-
tion of removing the present mayor
and stopping publication of the news
papers. Today he had cards printed,
and hired boys to distribute them. de-
claring at the same time his intention
of dismissing the whole police force
Members Of the force. at the request
of relatives. took him into custody
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
ARREST THEATRICAL MAN.
Philadelphia Vaudeville War Becom-
ing Fierce.

PHILADELPHIA, September o0.-As
t. result Of d local vaudeville war,
81 9 iAon-Nirdl!nger today swore
O. warrants for the arrest of Max Loe-
wtnstein. Chris Brown. Joseph Schenk.
William Atwell. Jack Goldberg. Edward
Ee"ley and Louis Wesley. theatrical men
a. New York, and Eugene Meyers OF this
city on charges OF :resspass. conspiracy
and restraint of trade. Meyers accepted
service of the warrant for himself, agree
Ing 10 appear when wanted.
Counsel for Nixon Nirdlinger charged
that his clients players had been inter
cepted at railroad stations and stage
doors for the purpose of having them quit
the Sfxor Nirdiinger enterprises.
The charges are ridiculous" said
Meyers. after ne learned that the war
rants had been issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
PROMISES TO BE PRESENT.
British Ambassador to Attend
Braddock Memorial Dedication.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md. September 90
Information has been received by
Charles E. E. Childers. British consul
In Pittsburgh. that Ambassador Spring
Rice has accepted an invitation to be
present at the dedication OF the Gen.
Braddock memorial In the mountains
on the national pike near Uniontown,
October Is. The ambassador. who will
be accompanied by Lady Spring Rice
and his staff in full uniform. will give
an address at the unveiling OF the
monument 1t is possible President
Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan
will be present.
The four large pieces which will con-
stitute the monument for Gen Brad
dock have reached Uniontown. The en-
tire monument weighs about twenty
fiye tons There Is one large base, with
2 second base, shaft and a cap.
When in position the monument will
he about twelve feet high. Without the
bronze tablets 1t will cost $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21

Bartholdt Cites Disadvantages q
Failure to Join Frisco Fair.

BERLIN, September 0.-Representatfve
Richard Bartholdt Of Missouri, who Is
staying at Bad Herzburg, wrote today to
the Cologne Gazette and the Frankfort
Gazette, urging reconsideration OF Ger
many's decision not to participate in
rho Panama-Pacific exposition at San
FRANCISCO In 1915. as this is, he points
ont a detection from Emperor William's 8
noiicy of cementing the friendship be-
tween the two countries.
America. he says, Is entitled to expect
narticipation by those seafaring nations
which partly make their living out Of her.
He declares it unwise for Germany to
miss an opportunity Of proving that the
fatherland is better friend OF the
limited states than Is England. Private
narticfpation In the exposition, no mat
ter on how extensive scale. would be
he concluded. insufficient anc Germany
must take part ofhcially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
FIGHTS REQUISITION.
Fort Worth Man Charged With
Crime Objects to Leaving CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. September 2O.-Charles Nc
Cormick. who was president Of the Un-
derground Construction Company at
Fort Worth, Tex, where he is wanted on
charges of swindling and conspiracy to
swindle that city, opened court fight
against requisition today when Judge
Goodwin, on petition of Mccormick.
granted a writ Of habeas corpus return
able next Monday. He was released on
bond Of 5000.
requisition for Mccormick, issued by
Gov. ColQuitt OF Texas, recently was
honored by Gov. Dunno. Detective T. w.
Wren Of Fort Worth was preparing to
return to Texas with his prisoner today
when he was stayed by Judge Goodwin 8
writ. Counsel for Mccormick attacked
the suff1ciency OF the Fort Worth indict-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
OYSTER PROSPECT GOOD.
Secretary of Virginia Commission
Optimistic on Conditions.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va. September POS.
Wilkins Matthews, secretary of the Vir-
ginia fish commission, said today that
the oyster crop in Virginia this year
is the very best for years. the oyster
men making big catches of the finest
oysters.
He says that the effect of the alarming
report of the pollution of Virginia
oysters last year has passed away, and
that 1T never had any founda ton in
fact. Few oystermen have engaged in
longing because of the warm weather
and the rather low prices. He says that
the outlook is for the best year in the
history Of the commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
ELOPING BRIDE DISINHERITED
Pennsylvania Millionaire Orders
Daughter to Stay Away From Home.

CUMBERLAND. Nd. September 90
Because she eloped to this city a few
days ago with Charles P. Iams. a NOV
ing picture show singer Of Washington
Pa, Ola D. Murphy, twenty years old
daughter of John B. Murphy. a mil
,ionaire oil operator of Washington. Pa,
has been disinherited by her father and
ordered to remain away from his home
Andrew Means. the brides grandfather.
took her and her husband to his home
The groom has gone to work In a glass
factory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
PERRY CENTENNIAL MARRIED.
Exercises at Cleveland Continuously
Interrupted by Rain.

CLEVELAND. September 20. = Por-
tions of the Perry centennial celebra-
ton. postponed earlier in the week be-
cause OF rain, again Were interrupted
by showers this afternoon A his
toric pageant portrayed by 10e chill
dren had just begun when a hard
shower came. The fireworks display
scheduled for tonight also had to be put
off until tomorrow night.
Because of the storm and rough
weather on Lake Erie Capt Morrison
announced that tie Wolverine and the
Niagara would remain here tomorrow
and possibly Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
WILL MEET IN CAPITAL.
Clerks Of U. S. Courts Effect Pre-.
liminary Organization.

CINCINNATI. September 20.-A pre-
liminary organization OF the National As
sociation of Clerks Of the United States
Courts was formed here today. with w.
w. Nall Of st. Louis; president pro tenn
Robert C. Brown Of Springfield, Ill, sec
retary, and E. NJ. Keating Of Charleston.
W. Va, treasurer.
The next meeting will be held in Wash
ington, d. c.. when the organization
will be made permanent and when an ef-
fort will be made to have every judicial
district In the country represented.
One Of the motives Of the new organi-
zation is to have q straight salary sys-
TEN established in the clerks Offices of
ALI United States courts, instead OF the
fee system that exists at present. West
Virginia, Illinois, Ohio. Kentucky, Penn
sylvania, Missouri, Indiana and South
Dakota were represented at today's meet
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
Disturbed by Movie Operators.
AUTOIST KILLED; FIVE HURT.
Machine Crashes Into Buggy at
Wooster. Ohio. Then Overturns.

WOOSTER, Ohio. September 20
Frank Greenwald. proprietor OF q
garage here, was killed. and A. H. Ell
lenbefger and A. X. Crumley were In
jured when Greenwald's automobile
overturned in a collision with a buggy
near here tonight. George Brown and
two companions. occupants of the buggy,
were also injured.
One front wheel Of the automobile
locked with q rear wheel OF the buggy
tearing the steering gear from Green
wald's hands and causing the machine
to skid and turn over. Greenwald was
thrown on his head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
ARMY GENERALS PLEDGED.
Irish Unionist Leader Tells Of Plans
70 "Keep Old Flag FlYiug."

LONDON. September 2O-Sir Edward
Carson. leader of the Irish Unionists. is
now engaged In reviewing the volunteers
at various places In Antrim. Speaking at
a demonstration at Antrim Castle today.
he pointed to Gen. Sir George Richardson.
who holds the post Of general officer
commanding the volunteers" and said:
I'VE have our general on the platform.
The radical press is exhibiting some emo
ton at the presence Of this great gen.
eral among us. I tell the government
that we have more. We have the pledges
Of some Of the greatest generals In the
army that they will come over and help
us keep the old nag flying when the time
arrives"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-21
READY TO PRESENT CASE
TO GOVERNOR Of STATE
Counsel to Plead Against
.ThaWs Extradition From
New Hampshire.

CONCORD. n. H., September e0.-A
mass OF Information bearing upon extra
dition precedents in New Hampshire lay
before counsel for Harry X. Thaw to-
night ready for presentation before Gov.
Felker Tuesday in an effort to defeat
the attempt to have the slayer Of Stan
ford White returned to Matteawan Asy-
lum. The order of the procedure Of the
defense will be decided Monday. 1t had
been hoped to submit an outline OF the
plans to Thaw's mother and sister. Mrs.
George Lauder Carnegie, today, but no
members of the family, except Harry, are
here.
Mother Suffers From Illness.
There was considerable uncertainty to-
night as to whether Mrs. Thaw would be
able to make the trip here before the ex-
tradition hearing Tuesday. She is in
nurse. and It is feared the excitement
sure to attend the proceedings next week
may make 1t inadvisable to bring her to
Concord.
William T. Jerome, who is In charge
Of New York's case. is not expected be-
fore Monday night. According to pres
ent plans, Gov. Felker will arrive Mon
day from his home In Rochester. He
was quoted today by close friend as
saying:
Now that this matter has been put up
to me 1 shall decide it in accordance
with what seems to me to be my duty,
simply and solely. uninfiuenced by public
clamor or any other outside considera-
ton. My mind Is perfectly open on the
subject Of extradition, and 1 want full
information before l decide"
Disturbed by Movie Operators.
While Thaw's counsel were working to-
day in the state library building their
consultation room was invaded by NOV
ing picture operators. They were prompt
Iy expelled by former Cow Stone of
Pennsyivania, leader of the Thaw forces.
who deprecates tho Introduction Of what
he calls tho circus element into the