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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
HELD FOR OBSERVATION.
Albert L. Wood. Local Painter, Tries
to See the President.

Sergt McQuade. in charge OF the White
House squad of police. this morning took
charge of Albert L. Wood, painter. who
called and insisted upon seeing President
Wilson. Wood is forty-six years old,
not married. and resides at so 9th street
southeast.
The painter imagines he was married
in the east room of the White House
during the last administration and de-
clares President Taft performed the cere-
mony. In order that he might be able
to convince the new regime that such
was the case he had in his possession a
paper bearing the names Of those who
witnessed the ceremony.
They got my wife to leave me-, he
stated today, land / want President Will
son to straighten out the matter for me.
He's the only one who can do 1t. and II
will mean trouble il he does not do 1t.
Wood managed to gain access to the
White House through the main entrance
and was in the corridor when Sergt. Nc
Quade accosted him.
1--WE got electric batteries in my
hands," said Wood. land if you touch
me you'll get a shock"
Sergt. McQuade did not fear an electric
shock however, and the painter was soon
on his way to Washington Asylum Hos
pital for observation. charge of in
sanity was lodged against him with SAM
tary Umcer Sroufe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
INQUIRY FOR NEW CURE
Government Will Investigate
Duket Treatment for
White Plague.

DR. Julius Q. Cobb. director of the
marine hospital at Chicago. has been
directed by Surgeon General Blue OF
the United States public health service
to Investigate the tuberculosis cure"
discovered by DR.. Peter i. Duket OF
request Of former Senator William
Lorimer of Illinois. who came 10 this
city for the purpose OF telling DIR.
Blue OF what has been accomplished
In the treatment Of tuberculosis by
Dr.. Duket. He assured Dr. Blue he
believed Dr. Duket would convince Or.
Cobb that his cure is a success.
Since the public health bureau has beer
at work Investigating the tuberculosis
cure" of DIR. Friedman. the German
physician several requests have been
made for assistance and recognition from
other people throughout the country who
believe that they have discovered
cures In the Duket case however.
investigation is merely asked.
II is understood that the public health
bureau will not interfere with the ar
rangements for the commercialization OF
the friedman tuberculosis serum. II IL
assumed that the company which is re-
ported to have purchased the serum in
tends to have il prepared in institutions
located in the various states. and thereby
will not violate the federal statute which
forbids the shipment of an unlicensed
serum in interstate commerce. III this Is
done the health service will regard the
matter as under state regulation. IL Is
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
NOT THE RIGHT MAN.
William Braxton Not Guilty OF
Charge of Bigamy.

William BYaxton. a hfty-year-old col
ored resident of 9l9 9Th street northwest,
arrested last night by Detectives Warren
and Mullen and taken to police head
quarters on a warrant charging him with
bigamy, was not the least bit disturbed
over the predicament in which he found
himself.
"What was I arrested for, anyway
he asked a detective at headquarters.
"Bigamy." he was told.
Rev. Alexander Willbanks, pastor of
Friendship Baptist Church, whose name
appeared upon the records as the Of
ficiating clergyman at the marriage or
a William Braxton and q young woman
IN South Washington year ago. was
found.
.srhis is not the William Braxton
married." he declared. The one 1 mar
ried was a young man.
Soon after Braxton was arrested and
the nolfce heard his protestations OF in
nocence they proceeded to make an in
nostiration. Parson Wiilbanks and Mrs.
Rraxton were sent for. and the minister
quickly located the Braxton he had mar
ried-a young man.
When Assistant United States Attorney
Given was told OF the mistake he di-
racted the release of Braxton Then Par
con Willbanks suggested to Braxton and
HE wife that ii was a good time for
them to settle their marital troubles.
Rraxton objected to renewal of the
marital relations. He did hand his wife
over a SO bill. however. and the couple
and minister left headquarters together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
BARELY ESCAPES DEATH.
Motor Cyclist, Losing Control,
Plunges Into Filtration Plant.

A. W. Wilson. twenty-three years old.
residing at 1901 18th street northwest.
had a narrow escape from instant death
this morning, while riding a motor cycle
near the Isl street entrance to the Soil
diers Home grounds. He was on his way
out Of the grounds and was near the
gate when he lost control or the fast
moving vehicle.
Unable to keep the motor cycle on tho
roadway, Wilson quickly found himself
going in the direction OF the filtration
plant The motor cycle left the ground,
went over the hedge and dropped about
thirty feet into the filtration plant
The rider fell from the machine when
1t struck the ground. The motor cycle
did snot stop, however, and when it
finally hit the bottom of the plant. a dis
lance Of about seventy feet from tho
pavement. 1t was demolished.
The young man was able to get up and
limp away. He was assisted to house
nearby and cared for until he had re-
covered from the shock and was able TO
be driven home. He told the police hs II
to be married tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30

the defeat of the tariff commission
bill in the Sixty-frst Congress. ex-
planning that the democrats refused to
follow him and Representative Under
wood
''They rolled US to a fare-ye-well.' he
declared, and the republicans were
standing back and consenting like
Saul at the stoning Of Stephen. They
actually rolled up majority against
Underwood and me, but 1T was the first
time and the last time they ever did 1t.
The only reason was they caught us
mapping"
Representative Gardner again tried to
pin the Speaker down to his position
on the conspiracy charge.
Was Not in Conspiracy.
II think the gentleman from New
York Mr.. Payne, was honest on that
day in trying to get that bill through,
said the Speaker.
But was there a conspiracy on that
day." demanded Mr.. Gardner
IT cannot tell" said the Speaker. be
cause / was not in it II there was one"
The House roared with laughter.
The Speaker concluded with the
declaration that a non-partisan tarin
board was an impossibility. and that
he was in favor of giving the ways
and means committee itself all OF the
expert help 1t needed to ascertain the
facts as to the tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
TAKE PRISONERS FROM SHIP.
Portuguese Revolutionaries Success
fully Garry Out Daring Plot.

LISBON, Portugal, April 3o.-Revolu-
tionartes. by a daring plan, secured the
release during the night OF number OF
prisoners arrested during Sundays polit-
ical disturbances in the capital and con-
fined on board the Portuguese cruiser He
publica in the harbor. Several boats filed
with armed men dressed as sailors clam
bered on board the cruiser at = O'Clock in
the morning, and demanded that the pris-
oners be handed over to them.
AT the same moment three shots were
fired from the guns of the cruiser.
that il appeared as though the affair was
being carried out with the connivance oc
the officers and crew The prisoners were
then given up by their guards and landed
before the naval authorities in the harbor
understood what was going on. They had
disappeared before any action could be
taken against them
The firing from the cruiser caused great
alarm In the capital, many people assum-
ing that a fresh revolution had broken
out and that fighting was going on.
The monarchist papers Dia and Macao
and a socialist journal have been sus-
pended by the civil governor in spite or
their protests that they had not violated
the press law. Martial law has not Yet
been proclaimed in the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
INAUGURAL HEAD
GETS LOVING CUP
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page)
thoroughly considered or more usefully
determined-a result due to your excel
lent judgment and unfaiHng tact. to
your uniform courtesy and wise discre-
ton.
Praises Ceremonies.
THE ceremonies attending the in
auguration of President Wilson, adj
mirably planned and perfectly conducted,
were of order and dignity worthy
Of the occasion and of the man. the
great leader not only of a great party
but of all his people.
The sense of qualification that comes
to man conscious of duty well per-
formed is of itself a sufficient reward.
but in your case much more has been
added-you have received the thanks
of the President and the approval and
praise of the public, and now your fell
men who were with you in action and
best know your worth, recognizing
your able direction and its splendid
accomplishment. present you with this
loving cup. as memorial OF your serv
ices to the public and to the city Of
Washington and as a lasting token of
their personal friendship and esteem"
Mr.. Eustis' speech of acceptance was
brief His manner clearly indicated his
profound appreciation of the gift of the
committee.
Il am overcome by your kindness,
said Mr.. Eustis. and / find it difficult to
express my appreciation. The gift rep
resents an expression Of your good will
and friendship which 1 appreciate very
highly.
Il have never been associated with a
more agreeable or more excellent body
of men, Without your generous aid and
assistance it would have been impossible
to make the inauguration the success
which it was. | hope you will remember
me as a friend and one who always
desires to be good citizen"
DR.. Page Presents Gift
DR.. Thomas Nelson Page made the for
NAL presentation of the gift of the COM
mittee to Mr.. Wick. DIR. Page said that
the Inauguration of a President every
four years is an occasion which calls for
great ability on the part of those who
make the arrangements for the event. He
said that even the exactness of the Presi-
dent himself is overshadowed by the ex-
actness which must be exercised by those
who plan the hundreds of details in con-
nection with the inauguration.
He spoke Of the services rendered by
Mr.. Wick in the highest terms Of praise
and said that despite the fact that he was
handicapped by not being a resident Of
Washington. he had by arduous effort
handled the affairs of an Inauguration
which was a success in every way.
In presenting the committees gift to
Mr.. Wick DR. Page made no mention
Of the fact that the leather portfolio
contained a purse of gold. He merely
referred to the gift as "rouleau,"
which he said was the name used in
the old days when one friend made a
gift to another DR.. Pages remarks
were formal in nature for the most
part, but on one occasion he begged
the indulgence Of the committee to
state that he often wondered that the
trying duties Of both Mr.. Eustis and
Mr.. Wick had not driven them both to
an insane asylum. The testimonial
adopted by the committee was read by
Mr.. Dulany.
In response Mr.. Wick thanked the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
OPPOSE WASHING OF MONEY.
Plate Printers Union to File Pro.
test Against Machines.

Plate Printers Union. No. 2, repre-
senting the plate printers of the bureau
of engraving and printing. today renewed
it's campaign to stop the use of washing
machines for United States paper money
George Cleary. chairman of the legisla-
tive committee of the union, who has
been conducting an investigation to obtain
data on the alleged bad effects OF the
process. was directed to submit his re-
port. which will be sent to all members
of Congress
The fight, 1t is stated, has been given
added impetus by the attack on the
process made in the Senate Monday by
Senator MARITIME of New Jersey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
EXTENT OF MINE DISASTER.
Fifty-0ne Widows and 131 Orphans
at Finleyville, Pa.

Heffran Of Washington county has com
pleted his investigation into the results
of the explosion of gas I'm the Cincinnati
mine OF the Pittsburgh Coal Company.
near Ffnleyville last Wednesday, and has
found that IT created fifty-one widows
and 131 orphans
OF the miners who lost their lives and
whose bodies Were identified Coroner
Heffran found that s. were born in Amer
lea II in Russia, II in Italy. I'm Austria,
: each in Scotland and England, each
in Belgium and Hungary. and / each ia
Wales and France. OF the Americans 10
were white.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
DETECTIVES ON EXHIBITION.
Convicts Unable to Identify ANY Of
Them as Grafters.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 3o.-It was
with openly manifested resentment that
fifty detectives lined up yesterday 10 DO
inspected by five San Quentin convicts
and three convicted members OF the Ital-
ian bunco gang. The seven criminals
were marched along the four scowlius
lines of police officers. Not one identifica-
ton was made.
The fifty detectives comprise all MEM
bers of the department who have seen
service in the Latin quarter. with the
ception of eight officials under suspension.
The inspection was ordered by Chief OF
Police White at the request of the grand
jury investigating alleged police graft
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
SHE GUARDED ATHLETES.
Mary Ann, Who Wouldn't Sell Pas
try to Chicago Men, Is Dead.

CHICAGO. April 3O.-Mrs. Mary Ann
Ingham, said to have been the creator
of the ham and egg sandwich and known
to students at the University of Chicago
merely as Mary Ann died yesterday
Twenty years ago she established a
small restaurant in one corner of the
university athletic field. and soon ac-
quired large patronage among the stu
dents on account of the excellence of her
sandwiches and pastry.
"She knew every athlete who was in
training and always refused to sell pies
to those who were trying to make the
varsity teams said Dean James Weber
Linn Of the junior colleges Of the uni
versity last night. Il remember that
she once called down Fred Hall, the
old two-miler. when he asked for pie
while in training and refused to sell him
any pastry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
CHANGE PLANS FOR PLAY.
Suffrage Morality Drama to Be Giver
at National Theater.

the woman suffrage morality play to be
presented by her May 20, announced to-
day that the arrangements have been
changed. and that it will be presented
at the National Theater instead of al
the Columbia Theater.
Mrs. Glenna Smith Tinnin and Mrs
Mary Realty Clagett will go to New
York Friday to secure prominent actress
es to take part in the play. Miss Violet
Kimball is the latest addition to the cast.
The first full rehearsal of the Wash
ington women who will take the parts OF
women of achievement in the play and
Of the young society girls who will be
"nymphs OF joy. will be held tomorrow
at Rauscher's. At this rehearsal parts
will be assigned and costumes selected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
SALOONIST'S CASE DROPPED.
Boy Denies Peter ]. LOTUS Sold
Him Intoxicants.

The charge against Peter J. LOTUS,
proprietor Of saloon at 1915 and D
streets northwest. was dismissed by
Judge Mullowny in the Police Court to-
day after David P. Abbott, the boy to
whom LOTUS was said to have sold Ii
quor, testified that he had not even been
In the place.
Lotus was arrested more than a month
ago by Detectives Simpson and Howes of
the first precinct, they having sworn out
a warrant for him and two other saloon
keepers on Information given them by
Abbott and some other boys.
One of the other saloon proprietors ar
rested on the information given by the
boys has been acquitted. The other, Alex
ander A. Davis, proprietor of a saloon
at the corner of 10th and E streets north
west will be tried next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
FAVORS HALF HOLIDAYS.
Secretary of Labor Favors Relief for
Government Clerks

The Secretary Of Labor. William B.
Wilson, strongly favors the five months
Of Saturday half holidays for the en-
ployes Of his department. beginning In
May and ending with the close of Sep
TENDER. He has indicated his position In
letter to Secretary of Commerce Red
field, who initiated the movement.
1t is understood that Secretary of the
Treasury, William G. McAdoo also IA.
vors the proposed plan. However, he is
said to be waiting upon the statements
from the heads of the branches Of the
Treasury In this matter before announce
ing his stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
COMPEL AMERICANS
To PAY BIG TRIBUTE
Mexican Rebels Collect $18,.
600 at San DimaS and
Also Take Arms.

Mexican constitutionalists at San Dimas
have forced Americans there to pay ran
som of 1900 Mexican dollars and con-
flscated their arms. Official reports to-
day from Mazatlan say great unrest pre-
walls among American residents there, as
the Huerta forces are said to be insult
ficient to protect property.
Foreign merchants in Ciudad Porfirio
over a proclamation by Gov. Carranza
interior debt of 100000 pesos to be guar
anteed by the constitutionalists. The
proclamation says persons refusing to re-
ceive or circulate any Of the money will
be imprisoned.
Second Victory Over Rebels.
The so-far-unchecked forward move
ment of Gen. Casso Lopez on Monclava
stronghold OF the Carranza rebellion, ha.
resulted in a second victory over the
Carranzista forces in Coahuila, according
to advices at the Mexican embassy today
The federal troops defeated a large force
Of Carranzistas under Severe Perez and
Ramon Muzquiz, prominent leaders of the
state rebellion, at Ell PascadO. Yesterday
fiict, according to a dispatch received
this morning at the Mexican embassy
from Arturo NJ. Elias. Mexican consul a,
large, stationed at San Antonio. There
were many wounded, and Gen. Casso
Lopez captured a large number Of prfs
Oners.
Federals Steadily Advancing.
Ell Pascado is between Bajan and Mon
clava. The scene of battle indicates that
the federal forces under Gen. Case
Lopez are steadily advancing upon the
rebel capital. Several days ago this
column defeated the Carranzistas in a
battle near Reata. about twenty-f five
miles from Monclava. Reata was subse-
quently occupied by the federals. Mon
day Gen. Casso Lopez had advanced to
Bajan. within twelve miles Of Monclava
Gen. Trucy ALBERT with what is sup
posed to be a large force of federal
troops. Is at Lampasos, Nuevo Leon, only
fifty miles from Monclava. 1t is suppos-
ed that he will attempt to make a juno
ture with the troops under Gen. Case
Lopez, and join in the attack on Mon.
clava.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
POPE HAS RECOVERED
Pontih Leaves His Apartment for
First Time Since Illness.

ROME. April 30.-Pope Plus today for
the frst time since his recent illness de-
seconded from his apartment to the floor
below. where he generally holds audi
snces.
Those who accompanied his holiness
saad thai. his recovery Is now complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30

committee members for their gift. and
for the generous assistance given him
by them. He said that, being COM
parative stranger in Washington, 1t
would have been impossible for him to
exercise the duties of his office proper
ly had 1t not been for the assistance
given him by the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
Earthquake Shock Recorded Here.

An earthquake was recorded on the
at Georgetown University
early today. the main displacement being
east and west. the disturbance appearing
to be outside the 5.O0O-mile zone from
The record of the disturb
ance began at 6:51 am. and continued
until after o'clock, the intensity being
moderate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
Nicaraguans Constructing Defenses.

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua.
April 5O.-The Nicaraguan government
Is constructing modern Notifications on
Tiscapa hill for the defense of Managua.
Heavy guns will be mounted and power
full searchlights installed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
DR.. SMITH SHEDS TEARS
NARRAT|NG W|FE'S DEATH
Grows Angry Over Sarcastic
Questioning of Prosecution
in Murder Case.

SPRINGFIELD Ohio. April 80.-Dr.
Arthur B. Smith resumed the witness
stand this morning in his own defense
against the charge OF having poisoned
his wife, Florence Cavileer Smith There
was a mad rush OF spectators at the
early opening of court, against which
the doors of the courtroom had to be
closed.
DR. Smith spoke in low tone as he
testified on most points, but when he APP
preached the matter of his wife's death
his voice broke and tears fell. He said
he owned no automobile at the particular
time just after his wife's death when two
state witnesses said they had seen him in
mis- car with Mabel Merchant. now Mrs
smith. and that at that time Miss Mer-
cnant was not in the city.
Smith Cross-Examined.
At Gao the state started cross
examination. Harking back to DR.. Smiths
college days in the New York Homeo-
pathic Institute. and his work an in
terne. he was asked as to alleged trouble
there which IL was intimated caused his
resignation This he denied. He admitted
having been engaged to a nurse, but said
he had forgotten her name.
Following this the assistant prosecut-
ing attorney started on a line of sarcastic
questioning under which the defendant
grew angry and answered with emphatic
deniala
DIR. Smith began his defense before a
crowd that filled the courtroom Women
and men fought to gain entrance to the
room. though all seats were occupied two
hours before the physician was called &c
the stand.
Smith Shows Great Feeling.
He showed intense feeling when the
name Of his first wife was mentioned, ant
he was bitter IN his denunciation of wit.
neRes who had testified. that he had
bought cyanide or any unusual compound
At other times he was calm and collected
and gave his testimony in a coherent
manner.
Asked II he had ever bought any nm
usual poison, the witness half arose from
his chair and answered: NO ANY mar
who says that he sold me cyanide or AN,
other unusual compound is a liar
DIR. Smith graphically described tn,
scenes attendant on the death OF his frs
wife, and a part of his testimony was =,
variance with that of DIR. r. C. Rfnd. VIII,
was In the room when Mrs Smith died
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
Postmaster General Powerless.

1t was stated at the department that
the Postmaster General is powerless to
change the conditions as asked, because
of the act Of August "a, 1912. making ap-
preparation for postal service for the ifs
cal year ending June 30, which provides
that thereafter post Offices Of the first
and second classes shall not be open
Sundays for the purpose OF delivering
mail to the general public" This pro-
vision, however. it was added, does not
affect the delivery of mail bearing spe-
cial delivery stamps.
Arrangements have been made long
since, it is explained. whereby a transient
visitor may procure letters expected in
special instances. if the conditions are
such as to warrant exceptional action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-30
DOCTRINE OF SELF-HElP' .
EXPOUNDED BY BISHOP
CoIored People Urged to Ban
ish WaiI.ngs and do !.
Something"

The doctrine OF self help was held UP 10
the colored people OF the United States
by Bishop Levi J. Coppin OF Philadelphia.
who is presiding over the twcnty-tirst an
nuai session OF the church extension
board OF the African Methodist Episcopal
Shurch At 1880 18th street northwest. to-
day.
me board. which is composed of rep
resentatiEes from each episcopal dis
trlct or the church. includes: Revs l.
y. Coppin. bishop. and president; b. r..
Watson. Washington corresnondtne-
secretary. \. X. Cooper. New York city:
X ". ". I.eake. Raleigh. " g: T. T.
GIBBONS. huntington. ". Va; II. ~.
Graves. Chicago. III: 4. Jesse Peck.
Los Angeles. Cal. L. l. Tolbert. Rock
mart Ga: II. \. Christie. Orangeburg
:. G; W. II. Lewis. Greenwood Miss I:
". III. Jones. Gurdon. Ark; ]. r. Grif-
nm. Memphis. Tenn. W. ID. Miller,
Houston. Tex. +. ". Byrd Jackson
Vile. Fla. and A. ". Hackley Toronto.
Ontario.