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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
LOSE LIFE
BUILDING SUBWAY
DriIIers and Lab0rers Are En-
tombed on New York
Construction.
TWO INJURED RESCUED,
ONE is LIKELY TO DIE
Fifty-Sixth Street and Lexington
Avenue Scene of Tragedy When
Timbers Give Way.

NEW YORK, June 14-Eleven lives
are believed to have been lost in a
disastrous cave-in eighty feet under
ground on the new subway construction
at J6th street and Lexington avenue
this evening, when thirteen men of a
crew OF thirtytwo drillers and laborers
were entombed. Late this evening six
bodies had been recovered and five were
reported still buried under many tons
OF rock and earth. Two injured men
were rescued, but one of them probably
will die
Five hundred laborers were quickly as
sembied at the scene in an effort to dig
out the buried men, According to the
police and fire authorities it may be
hours before some of the bodies are
reached. There appears to be no hope
that any of the entombed workmen. have
escaped death.
whether the cave-in was due to a blast
or the collapse Of timbering. There are
two levels to the subway construction
at this point, the upper one for local
trains and the lower for expresses. It
was the ceiling OF the latter tunnel
which caved in.
Snoring Timbers Gave Way.
policeman, who gave the first alarm
following the accident, stated that he
heard a loud blast and it was at once
succeeded by the cries Of the. wounded
and dying. Robert Ridgeway, engineer
in charge of the public service commits
sion, after an investigation, announced
that the cave-in was not directly
traceable to blast. The rock at this
point Is faulty, he said, and the shor-
ing t1mbers gave way for a distance
OF twenty to twenty-five feet.
F1remen early on the scene discover
ed that rock weighing several tons
had fallen on some of the buried men,
IT could not be moved by the means
at hand and probably will have to be
blasted before the bodies underneath
1t can be recovered.
Three priests descended into the tun-
mel In excavation buckets to admin
ister the last rites >of the church IL
any OF the men were rescued still alive.
Most OF the dead whose bodies have
been recovered were foreigners, and
their identifcations await the tallying
Of the numbered brass checks found in
their clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
MISSOURI OFFICIAL COMING.
Will Confer With President or
Railroad Valuation.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, June l4.-An-
nouncement was made today that the
public service commission of Missouri
would comply with the request of the
railroads that the commission wait for
the report on the physical value o. the
roads until valuation board appointed
by the interstate commerce commission
completes its work.
Chairman Atkinson of the Missouri COM
mission left for Washington this after
noon to confer on Wednesday next with
President Wilson. the interstate COM
merce commission and commissioners
from various states regarding the valua-
ton of railroads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
u. S. Chamber of Commerce
Members Against Sundry
Civil Bill Provision.
CREATION OF A TARIFF
COMMISSION FAVORED
Referendum Votes Taken During
As Days Are Almost Unanimous
in Regard to Both Measures.

BY heavy majority the constituent
members Of the Chamber of Commerce
of the United States, in referendum
votes announced last night opposed the
exemption of labor and agricultural or
ganizations from prosecution under the
antitrust law as provided in the sun
dry civil bill. and favored. practically
unanimously. the establishment of a per-
manent tariff commission.
The vote on the referendum PEI; aiming
to prosecutions of labor and agricultural
organizations was 669 against and . i'm
favor Of the measure. The 669 votes rep
resented 169 organizations in thirty five
states with a total membership of 1O6,-
495 The nine votes for the proposition
in three states.
The vote regarding the creation of
tariff commission was 10 for the meas
ure and 8 against it. The 10 votes rep
resented 1S3 organizations in thirty seven
states. The nine votes represented six
organizations in six states.
Restrictions on Use of Funds.
The appropriation in the sundry civil
bill for enforcement Of the antitrust law
is made with the prohibition that none
of the funds shall be used for the prose-
cution of labor or agricultural combina-
tons The bill is about to go to President
Wilson for his signature. and the result
Of the business mems vote on the subject
will reach him about the same time as
the bill does.
The business men contend that an OF
fense against the provisions of the anti
trust law are no less an offense when
committed by combinations Of labor or
of agriculture than when committed by
business combinations, and that pro-
hibition of the use of funds appropriated
for prosecuting offenders Of the law
amounts to a form of absolution from
penalty for violating laws that are unre-
pealed and unamended on the statue
books.
Vote Takes Forty-Five Days.
The business men of the country
through the organizations federated In
the chamber. voted with practical
unanimity for a permanent tariff CON-
mission. which would be bipartisan In
character, nominated by the President
and confirmed by the Senate. with au-
thority to gather information. but
without power to make recommends
tions except when called for by the
body having power to institute tarih
legislation.
The referendum had been forty-hVe
days in process of development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
TROPHY FOR MAYFLOWER.
Yacht Makes Best Gun
merry Showing in Her Glass.

The Secretary of the Navy has ad-
dressed letters 10 Commander " A. Nc
! Gully. commanding officer of the L. S. s.
Mayiower; Lieut.. r. Henderson, the ex-
|fcutive officer, and Lieut.. NJ Z, Manlev.
hhe ordnance officer. commencing them
upon the fine showing of the Mayfiower
in the recent elementary practice. that
kessel having attained the highest null
lple Of any of the fifteen vessels of the
t-unboat class participating in the COM
petition.
The Mayfiower is awarded the trophy
for g,Innery for vessels of the gunboat
lass for the competition year 1912-13
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
EARTHQUAKE WIDELY FELT.
Southeastern Europe Feels Jolt, But
No Damage Is Done.

LONDON. June H.-Dispatches from
-arious points In southeastern Europe
indicate the earthquake reported today
from Sofia was widespread. At Buch-
arrest two distinct shocks. beginning at
II AZ in the morning. were experienced.
|. At Phiiippopotis the seismic movement
began at Has Several towns in south
|ern Hungary also were affected. In none
|0f these places, however. was there any
bo1tous damage,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
Falls Dead on Golf Links.

BLOOMFIELD, n. j.. June 14.-Conrad
Weaver, sixty years old. who lived at
the Hotel Clinton. Philadelphia, this aft
ernoon. died of heart disease on the golf
links of the Genridge Country Club.
With his wife and their daughter. Mrs
John Vickie of Atlantic City, on the
links, Mr.. Weaver was playing alone and
had reached the seventeenth tee when
he fell dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
DENIES JUDGE IS ACCUSED.
McReynolds Admits, However, Ex-
aminer Has Been Sent to Macon, Ga.

In connection with reports that an
agent of the Department Of Justice was
investigating the official conduct Of
United States District Judge Emory
Speer, Of Macon. Ca. Attorney General
McReynolds stated yesterday that an ex-
aminer had been sent to Macon to report
on the operation of the entire court. in
cluding the clerks and marshars offices.
He said that a new clerk had recently
been appointed at Macon, and it vas
usual for the Department of Justice Pc
riodically to examine the court offices.
No charges, he said. had been preferred
against Judge Speer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
BISHOPS VESTMENTS STOLEN.
Thief Leaves Night Shirt and Old
Shoes in Their Stead.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. June 1.-THE police
at Alton were notified today that va
lise belonging to Bishop James Ryan OF
the Roman Catholic diocese Of Alton had
been stolen i'm a railroad station at Car
linville, Ill.
The valise contained the bishops gold
chain and cross, valued at $500 and his
gold plated crown and vestments, val
ued at $50 In the Valise substituted for
that of the bishop We're found a night
shirt, pair of old shoes and a pair of
old socks. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
HELLO GIRL IS NEEDED.
Government Wants Telephone Oper.
ator for Department Work.

The government is In need of a tele-
phone operator to fill position in one OF
the departments at Washington. The
civil service commission will hold an
examination July Is. to secure list of
eligibles. Besides passing a mental ex
animation, the applicant must also have
had at least two years experience as an
operator in a large central Office or
branch exchange.
An examination for preparator In
biology in the National Museum win be
held July IA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
TRIES A H0[D-UP
AT POINT OF GUN
.Rohber Is IS o, oIy,1alrpowered y in
Grocery at 1900 II Street
Northwest.
PROPRIETOR Is ASSISTED
BY PASSING PEDESTRIAN
Thief Escapes, Leaving Behind Him
Revolver Used and Handker-
chief Worn as Mask.

Hands up. ] want your money and
want it quick
The foregoing was the sharp demand
which rang into the ears of John
Sheahin, who conducts fruit and
grocery store at 1900 H street north
west about ] o'clock this morning. just
as he stepped from behind the counter
in his place of business to see who had
entered the store.
AS Sheahin rounded the counter he
was confronted by a young white man
between eighteen and twenty years old.
who had handkerchief about his face
and held revolver in his hand.
Pointing the revolver at the store
keeper the young man again made a
demand for money. Mr.. Sheahin, how
ever, leaped upon the robber and bore
him to the floor of the store before he
had time to pull the trigger. During the
scuff1e Mr.. Sheahin shouted for help and
George Williams of 1913 II street north
west who was near the store at the
time heard his cries.
Jumps to Assistance.
Running into the store, Mr. Williams
jumped to Mr.. Sheahin's assistance. The
two men, holding the robber to the floor
of the store, TOOK the reVOiVer from hlm
They. released their hold upon him after
securing the weapon. and he jumped to
his feet and ran out Of the store. Be-
sides the revolver he left behind cap
and handkerchief which he had about
his face.
Mr. Sheahin telephoned to the first pre-
cinct station and notified the police of
the attempted robbery. Lieut.. Harrison
and several policemen were soon out
searching for the thief. but he had disap-
peared and at a late hour this morning
had not been apprehended.
He is described as being about five feet
six inches tall, weighing about 40 pounds,
with smooth face. He wore a brown suit
Police throughout the District have been
instructed to look out for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
Confirmed by Works.

II received a letter from Ercanbrach
offering me $1,000 if l secured his ap-
pointment as postmaster of Santa Bar
bara about two months ago." said Sena-
tor Works last night. land while 1 knew
that the Department of Justice was in
vestSating the case 1 did not know that
the man had been arrested until this
|evening
II do not know Ercanbrach nor never
heard of him until l received his letter in
which he offered me the bribe In his
|1etter the man gave the name of several
people know and suggested that might
ask them for references regarding him.
He also referred me to bank. He ask
ed me to destroy the letter If 1 did not
Intend to accept the bribe.
Immediately upon the receipt OF the
letter / turned IT over to the Postmaster
General, who, in turn. placed the matter
I'm the hands of the Department. of
Justice. ] wrote to the people to whom
|Ercanbrach referred me in his letter and
told them what he had done. 1 also noti-
|6ed the ank.''
Senator Works said he did not know
|vhether he would be called to Santa
barbara to testify against Ecanbrach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
California Carpenter Arrested
Following Attempt to Get
Postmastership.
IGNORANT 1T WAS CRIME
TO TRY TO PAY FOR JOB
Legislator Here Says He Never
Heard of Santa Barbara Appli-
cant Until Letter Came.

SANTA BARBARA. Cal, June 14.-C.
Ercanbrach was arrested by a deputy
United States marshal today on a federal
Indictment charging him with an attempt
TO bribe United States Senator John d.
Works.
Ercanbrach wanted the appointment of
postmaster here and is alleged to have
written letter to Senator Works offer
ing $1,000 If the appointment was pro-
cured for him.
Ercanbrach's letter was turned over to
the Department of Justice at Washington
and sent to United States District At
torney A. j. Mccormick here. The latter
presented the matter to the grand jury
and an Indictment was returned.
Is a Carpenter.
Ercanbrach is a carpenter. who is con-
sidered fairly we'll TO do No one thought
he had political aspirations or wanted the
postmastership.
He was surprised when the warrant of
arrest was served. He admitted he had
written the letter to Senator Works, and
added
But / did not know it was a crime to
oner to pay a member of Congress for
getting a political job. l thought that
was the common practice
He was taken to Los Angeles tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15
WEATHER.

Fair and continued warm today
and probably Monday; variable
winds, mostly southwest and west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-15

yN00unueV on SecHpd PaXe,l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-02
MAKES QUICK TRIP.
Schooner Sails From Tampa to Capes
in Eleven Days.

Stevedores this morning started the
taking of the lumber from the big
schooner Josephine, which arrived here
Saturday afternoon last and which is
lying at the 9th street wharf. The holi-
day prevented any work being done on
the vessel yesterday. but those in charge
Of the unloading operations made prelimi-
nary arrangements SO that the work
could go ahead today without Interrupt
ton. The vessel has aboard. 1t is stated,
about 200 feet Of timber and 1t Is cal
culated she will be In port here for about
three weeks.
The Josephine when rugged as barken-
tine and employed in the coffee trade be-
tween Brazil and Baltimore had a repu-
tation for speedy trips which she still
sustains as a four-masted schooner. On
the trip from Tampa to this city the run
from port to port was made In thirteen
days and she was three days in the bay
and river before reaching here. So that
her time from Tampa to the capes was
but eleven days, remarkably speedy
trip. Her consignees here did not look
for her arrival until the middle of this
month, and her passing in the capes last
Thursday was a surprise.
The vessel is reported to have had an
uneventful trip up the coast. On her
last visit here about four years ago, the
Josephine was barkentine rugged and
brought cargo Of asphalt from Trinidad
to the asphalt plant at the foot Of South
Capitol street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-02
BENEFIT OF LITTLE PEOPLE,
Faith Chapel in Southwest Washing
ton Leased by Drama League.

Faith Chapel. at the corner OF ~ and
NJ streets southwest, has been leased
by the trustees OF NeighborhooJ House
for the Washington branch If the
Drama League of America. and the lit
tie chapel is to be convertei into n
theater. which will be known as the
Children's Theater Of Washington
Because Of the fact that the Drama
League is not an incorporated body ii
was impossible for the equalization to
make the lease in its own name, and
1T was for this reason that The deal
was made by the trustees Of Neishbor-
hood House. The chapel is to be turned
over to the Drama League tonight
Preparations are being completed for
the formal opening of the Children's
Theater. which is to take place about
the middle of the present month. Two
I rominent out-of-town speakers have
been asked to deliver addresses. and the
committee in charge is awaiting re-
plies from these gentlemer. II is
planned to present two L:ayiets in
which children will fill all the roles.
the opening night. but as yet these
have not been selected. nor have the
casts of characters been chosen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-02
BRYAN TO SPEAK.
Secretary Of State Will Address Fair
Near Leesburg Thursday.
Special Correspondence Of The Star

special correspondence OF The Star
LEESBURG, Va. September .. 1919
arrangements are complete for the
annual exhibition of the Loudoun
Heavy Draft and Agricultural Associa-
tlon and races which will be held at
the 1alr grounds near Leesburg tomor-
row and Thursday. and everything is
IN readiness for what the management
considers will be the most successful
exhibition in the history of the asso-
clatlon. A larger number Of entries
than ever before have been made in
the heavy draft classes. and these races
are well filled. Five running races are
on the program for Wednesday after
noon and six for Thursday. The racing
each day will begin at o'clock.
On Thursday afternoon William Jen-
ntngs Bryan, Secretary of State. will
address the crowd from the judges
stand. Mr.. Bryan will be introduced by
Representative Hp Charles G. Carlin.
w. S. Tiffany. farmer of North Fork,
this county, was instantly killed Satur-
day afternoon by a bursting grind
stone Mr.. Tiffany was grinding a
corn knife on an emery wheel run by
a gasoline engine when the wheel
him In the temple. causing instant
death. He leaves a wife and several
children. among them Mrs. Lester
Schooley and Miss Mary Tiffany of
Washington. :.
Henry j. Fadeley has purchased from
c. B. Laycock of Washington a house
and lot situated on LoudOun street in
Leesburg for $4,000.
While resisting arrest at a negro
picnic near Leesburg, Walter Mallory
was seriously wounded by Policeman
Samuel Grimes. who was in turn badly
beaten up by Mallory's colored friends.
A number of arrests have been made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-02
ALLEGED FALSE PRETENSES.
w. B. Read Held for Action of the
Grand jury.

w. b. Read. connected with dental
manufacturing company. was held for
the grand jury's action under a bond
of $500 following his preliminary hear
ing before Judge Aukum in the Police
Court yesterday. on a charge OF obtaining
$35 by falsely representing the value OF
certain box OF dust to Abraham
Abrams, secondhand dealer. of 433
9th street northwest
Abrams testified that he had bought
the box. which was represented by Read
to contain gold valued at about 500 and
had paid $50 for it. When he melted it
up. and tried the substance with acid,
no gold at all was found I'm the mixture,
Abrams declared.
The defense commended that Read was
unaware that the dust was not partly
composed OF gold filings. and did not
pretend to be positive of the value.
thinking the merchant could test il and
determine how much gold was contained
in the other dust. Judge Aukum con-
sidered the testimony against Read suf-
ficient to hold him for the action Of the
grand jury. Bond was Immediately fur
nished by the accused man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-02
Personal to River Men.

Harry Davis. son of Capt. Harry Davis.
master of the Taylor tug James q.
Carter. was stricken with paralysis
Sunday night and has been taken to
George Washington Hospital for treat
ment. His condition is serious.
Capt. Frank Taylor of A. J. Taylor.
tugboat owners. this city. is in New
Haven. Conn. where a tug has gone 10
take up work as tender to dredging
machines employed in deepening the
harbor at that point.
Capt. william Finnell. who made a
trip as master of tho schooner May and
Annie Beswick from the York river TO
this city. and who was relieved of his
command by the return Of Capt. Nee
kins. has resumed duty aboard the tug
Carter.
Capt Sam Sisson and Engineer Bud
Selectman have been transferred from
the old District tug General Warren to
the new tug Louise, and are making
daily trips between this city and oc-
coquan creek, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-02
ADAM \. wEscHLER. AuCTIoNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROF
ERTY IMPROVED BY \ TwO-SToR1

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROF
ERTY, IMPROVED BY TwO-SToRY
FRAME DWELLING. KNOWN AS NO SIS
FOURTH STREET NORTHEAST.
Under and by virtue of certain deed Of trust
recorded in Iiber No. 3l49. at folio 465 ct sea-.
one VI the land records of the District Of Co
lunbia, and al the request Of the party secured
thereby. we. the undersigned trustees. will offer
for sale at public auction. In frnnt 81 said prem
ises. on TUESDAY. THE NINTH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER A. u. 1913. AT HALF-PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following described
land and premises. situate and being in the city
of Washington. In the District of Columbia and
described lot numbered fifteen ii5i In Sauer' $
subdivision Of lots In square numbered seven
hundred and seyenty-Six t1s6l. as Der Plat re-
corded In Book b page lis. In the sur
gether with the Improvements thereon known
No. Sis ith street northeast.
Terms of sale: One-third OF the purcha Sc
money To be paid in cash and the balance In
two equal instalments. ia one and two years
from the day OF sale. with interest at the rate
Of per cent per annum. payable semi-annually
and the deferred payments are TO be secured hv
a nrst deed OF trust on the property sold or all
cash. at the option of the purchaser. 4 deposit
OF 5000 will be- required Of the purchaser al The
time Of the acceptance OF the bid. All convey
ancing. examination Of title and notary fees a,
the cost Of the purchaser. Terms OF sale are
10 be complied with within fifteen DAYS from the
day of sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the
right TO resell said property at the risk and
cost of the defaulting purchaser after ut leas,
Ave DAYS advertisement of such resale In som,
newspaper published In the District of Columbia
CHAPLIN BROWN. Trustee.
No 32S John Marshall ri. NV.
HENRY II. BERGMAN. Trustee.
su2S-d&ds. eSu&ho No. 511 Tth st. NV.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wEsCHLER. AUCTIoNEER.

IMPROVED BY TWO-sToRY BRICK
DWELLING: KNOWN ,z AS no. 22o7 FLAG
recorded in Liber No 1858, at folio 453 ct seq.
one OF the land records of the District Of Go:
thereby we the undersigned trustees will offer
PREMISES on fuESDAY; THE NINTH pay or o.
PM. the following described land and premises,
situate and being In the county Of Washington.
in the District Of Columbia and ma, Described as lot
subdivision OF lots in square numbered thirty
five Ca5,. Addition to Le nroit Park /" and part
City OF Washington. per plat recorded in
County Book 20. page a. in the surveyor
ONCE for said District subject to the sovenan.
feet Of lots IS and Is. both inclusive and the
rear three t3, feet Of the south six and sixty
six one -hundredths 1855, feet Of lot SO in said
for the and benefit of all OF said lots So to
65 in said subdivision. together with the i'm,
provements thereon. known as house No. 2207
Flagler place northwest.
Terms Of sale: One third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash and the balance in two
anuaI installmpnts. in and two years from
the day of sale. with interest at the rate Of six
per cent per annum. payable semi annually. and
frst deed OF trust on the property Sold or all
cash at the option Of the purchaser. A deposit
of 800 will he required of the purchaser at the
veynncing examination Of title and notary fees
st the cost Of the purchaser. Terms of sale
are to he complied with within fifteen days
from the day Of sale. otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell said property at the
risk and cost of the defamlting purchaser. after
at least five days advertisement Of such resale
Columbia.
No 800 John Marshall place NV.
HENRY II. BERGMAN. Trustee
au2s-d&ds. exSn&hol No. 81 7th St NV.