Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-24
THE WEEK

FTeSlQenL wilson accepted tho IeblB-
nations OF two civil service commission
ers. Gen. John c. Black and william
Washburn: C. M. Galloway and George
r. Wales are to be their successors. re-
ports say The President directed ef-
forts to keeping democratic senators In
line for the tariff bill as It has passed
the House. Subsidized patriotism.
which would create war for profits In
armor plate and battleships. was de-
nounced by William J. Bryan, Secre-
tary Of State, speaking at q Hague an
niversary celebration. Gaylard M.
Saltzgaber assumed office as commits
sioner of pensions. The Kern resolu-
ton. authorizing inquiry into the West
Virginia coal strike, was ordered re-
ported favorably out Of committee to
the Senate A report Of naval experts
on various phases of the armor plate
question was directed by the Secretary
Of the Navy. Secretary Daniels made
an aeroplane flight at Annapolis. Charles
NJ. Schwab testified In the federal suit
Corporation. The Presbyterian General
Assembly voted 100000 of the ]. s.
Kennedy bequest for the aid or needy
Presbyterian congregations throughout
at target practice, was disabled by one
Of her own missiles; the craft was
beached. DR.. D; S: Jordan resigned as
ve r Four men were killed and one
fatally hurt in an explosion OF dyna-
mite at ! Truckee... CAL B. Sanders
Walker banker. OF Macon: "a, a csr-
tain death for ten days, passing away
unconscious. John Anhut, lawyer. con-
victed Of bribery to obtain the release
Insane Asylum. was sentenced to from
those who died during the week were:
n fsctn Elmer B r. sr0 GEN Jackson
veteran Of the civil war, and Henry =.
FIagler. builder Of the lover Sea- rail-
road from Miami to Key West, Fla
Foreign.
Gen. Emiliano Chamorro. new minis
ter Of Nicaragua, presented his creden-
tials to the United States government.
American Ambassador Page arrived at
his post in London. japan IL reported
to have received in a friendly spirit the
reply of the United States government
to it's protest against tho alien land
owning law enacted by tho state OF
California. Japan appropriated $500
600 for participation In the Pan-Ameri-
can exposition at San Francisco. Cal.
The Mexican government arranged a
one hundred million dollar loan with
European bankers. Gen. Mario =.
Menocal was inaugurated as Presloent
of Cuba. The Emperor OF Japan was
reported gravely i'll. Princess victoria
August were married at Berlin: the
Emperor Of Germany. father OF the
bride, and King George OF Great Bit
ain and Emperor Nicholas OF RUSSIA,
kinsmen. were present. Hoetintles
broke out between Greek and Bulga-
rian forces in the Balkans. The allied
Balkan states will demand a war In
demnity Of $4OO. 900. 600. 1t was announced
by tho Bulgarian minister OIL nnance:
The Pope received Cardinal OConneli
of Boston in private audience. Fam
inc and fever ragged in southern Con-
nemara, Ireland. The French fishing
brigantine Anemone was lost at sea /;
her crew of twenty-six was saved.
Five were killed and six fatally hurt
when the French steamer Ell Senegal
struck mine when leaving Smyrna.
Among those who died was Baron
Ashburne. formerly lord chancellor OF
Ireland.
In the District.
Rain changed the garden party into an
indoor function at the White House, with
the President and Mrs. Wilson as hosts.
Frederick L. Siddons Is a favorite with
President Wilson for Commissioner OF
the District of Columbia w. T. Gallther
and DR.. C. W. Child were appointed to
be members ,of the board of education.
Seventh-day Advent.sts continued their
world conference in Takoma Park. Chill
dren of the public schools held q field les
tival in the American League base ball
park The possible application Of nearly
$lOO, 600 of District Of Columbia funds to the
improvement of alleys was announced by
Auditor Tweedale. More than $1,000 was
subscribed to the alley cleanup" cru
sade. The wife Of the President made
further inspection of Washington slum
districts. Company K Of Mckinley Man
ual Training School, won the annual COM
petitive high school cadet drill; Company
A, LIST Separate Battalion, won the prize
in the competitive drill Of the cOlOred
high school cadets. The program OF pa
triotic observance of a safe and sane
July 4 was announced. Emile Berhner.
who first etched the human voice on
metal, was awarded the Elliott Cresson
gold medal Miss Mabel Boardman. head
Of the Red Cross, was awarded a gold
medal by the Institute of Social Sciences.
Mai. Thomas l. Rhoads, military aid to
the President, was subjected to an opera
ton for appendicitis. For staying John
Spencer, colored, Frank Daugherty was
sentenced to twelve years, j. j. Patten to
eight YEAR, and Joseph Needham and
Joseph O'Donnell to six years each in
the penitentiary. Among those who died
were: DR.. j. r. Francis, physician: Com
mander B. w. Hodges, U. s. N; Frank
B. Richards. veteran newspaper man.
and George. Gibson, published and
printer.
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