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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
QUIET IN MINING REGION.
West Virginia Authorities Believe
Strike Situation Is Favorable.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, February 10
With two companies of the West Virginia
National Guard on duty in the capital city
and 500 soldiers scattered through the
strike-ridden section of the Kanawha coal
field, Gov. Glasscock and Adjt Gen. Eli
Oft this morning felt they had the situa-
ton we'll in hand. No disturbances were
reported during the night, and officers in
the field said that many miners were leav-
ing the district.
1t has been impossible to secure a COM
plete list Of the casualties in the fighting
early in the week. At some mining camps
the miners had provided their own collins,
and the dead were buried quietly with
out the Formally of an undertaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
CONGRESSIONAL DAILY.
Resolution in House Provides for
Bulletin of Pending Legislation.

AS proposed valuable assistance to
members of the House in keeping track
of pending legislation in its various
phases before committees Mr. Peters of
Massachusetts has introduced in the
House a joint resolution directing the
joint committee on printing to publish.
during the session Of Congress, a daily
bulletin of public hearings to be held by
all committees and subcommittee Of
Congress or congressional commissions.
In addition to information concerning
such hearings, the bulletin shall contain
such other announcements relating to
Congress, or either House thereof. or to
the committees or commissions, as the
Joint committee shall deem appropriate
to publish.
Such a plan is now in successful oper-
alton in the Massachusetts, legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
CASTRO FREE TO ROAM
Court Grants Him Permission
to Travel in This
Country.

NEW YORK. February l5.-Cipriano
Castro is free TO come and go in this
country at will. Judge Ward in the led
eral district court this afternoon sus-
tanned the writ of habeas corpus in ms
behalf. overruling the immigration au-
thoritjes.
Castro has been out on bail for some
time pending a decision in the case. ne
government bitterly opposed the entrance
of the former Venezuelan president OH
the ground that he was an undesirable III
that he refused to answer certain ques-
tons concerning the internal AFFAIRS OF
Venezuela and the murder of Gen. Pare
des a political opponent. The speclai
board of inquiry at Ellis Island hrst re
fused him admittance. a decision Whlch
was affirmed by the Department OF COM
merce and Labor. Gen. Castro then car
ried his case into the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
CAFE RESPONSIBLE FOR COAT.
Must Pay for Loss if Hooks Are Pro
vided, Says Judge.

NEW YORK, February 15.-Restau-
rants that provide wall hooks for patrons
to hang their coats and hats on are
responsible for such property, notwith
standing warning to the contrary printed
on the menu or placarded about the room.
The appellate division of the state
preme court has made this ruling in af-
firming a Judgment for $47 obtained by
Reginald De NJ. Wentworth against Leon
G. Riggs, a restaurant keeper. for the
loss of an oyercoat.
Wentworth hung his coat OH hook.
1.-The coat" says the court, was laid Off
at the defendants invitation, and was
actually delivered to the temporary Gus
tody and exclusive possession of the de-
PENDANT as if il had been hung i'm a coat
room provided by the defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
HELD AS WHITE SLAYER
John Baker Remanded to Jail in De-
fault of $1,000 Bond.

Charged with having transported his
wife from this city to Alexandria and
later from that place back here in Sep
TENDER, 1912, in violation Of the white
slave act John Baker was arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner Arson
S. Taylor this afternoon. Baker pleaded
guilty to the first charge and not guilty
to the second. In default of a bond of
5000 he was remanded to Jail to await
a hearing next Tuesday afternoon at 2
o clock.
Baker was employed in a 9th street
lunchroom. He is known, it is alleged in
the information. as Joe Baker, alias John
Baker alias Joe Barker, alias J. Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
ASK MILITARY GUARD
Miss Paul and Gen. Mills Seek
One for Suffrage Parade.
CALL ON COMMISSIONERS
Mems Section of the Procession
Promises to Be Large-Meetings
for Tonight.

Miss Alice Paul, in charge of the ar
engagements for the woman suffrage pro-
cesson here March 3. today called upon
Commissioner Rudolph and Engineer
Commissioner Judson to ask that they
take steps to request military guard
for the woman marchers on that occa-
sion. She was accompanied by Gen. An
son Mills L. s. A. who Will be marcher
in the mems section of the parade.
Miss Paul explained that Maj. Sylvester,
superintendent of police. had told Of the
crowded conditions of the streets in
Washington the day before Inauguration,
had suggested that the women might re-
ceive rough treatment, and had said that
the police force would be Overworked be-
cause of the inauguration the following
day. Miss Paul said that the suffragists
had already asked the President for a
military guard of honor, and that the
President had declared that request for
such a guard should come through the
District government. Miss Paul. therefore,
requested the Commissioners to take such
action. Gen. Mills spoke in favor Of such
a guard also
A gayly decorated automobile, carrying
purple, green and white flags, is dashing
around town today advertising the public
meeting which is to be held in the inter
ests of woman suffrage at the National
Rifles Armory at $40 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Mrs Philander p. Claxton.
wife Of the United States commissioner
of education. Is to preside at the meeting
Other speakers will be Mrs. Raymond
Brown and Mrs. Ottenburg.
Mems Section to Be Large.
The mems section of the procession
is going to be one of the largest in the
parade. Among prominent men who
have signed pledges to march are Gen.
Arson Mills. L. S. A; Gen. Charles
Morton, Capt. Oberton. L. S. A: Os-
valid Willard. editor of the New York
Evening Post, and Representative
Stone Of Illinois.
A large number of women went out
from suffrage headquarters today to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
EFFORT TO HALT INQUIRY
Legislator Moves to Abolish
Court Engaged in Investi-
eating Bribery Charges.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, February ID
what was declared to have been a deter
mined attempt to block further investi-
CATION of the alleged bribery charges in
the United States sena torial matter was
mace IN the senate this morning when
senator Gray Silver democrat. intro
duced Dill to abolish the intermediate
court OF kanawha' county. now engaged
IN the investigation. Many republican
senators were not in their seats. among
them Senator England, in whose district
kanawha county is located.
Bill Finally Tabled.
Many members believed the bill was
nothing more than a joke, but it was
quickly advanced to it's third read
ing before Senator England. who had
heard of it, could get to the Senate
chamber. Securing recognition. he OPP
posed the measure.
Others Joined in the protest and the
bill was finally tabled
Legislators Ready to, Testify.
A return from the special grand jury
investiga ting charges of alleged bribery
in the United States senatorial cam
paign was expected this afternoon.
Many members of the Legislature were
at the courthouse ready to testify when
the jury resumed it's work, but Judge
Black, presiding in the intermediate
court made it plain that senator's and
representatives could take advantage of
their right under the law and refuse to
obey the summons of the jury
Ninth Ballot Without Result.
The West Virginia legislature in joint
session today took its ninth ballot for
United States senator. There was no
choice. Another effort will be made by
the republicans Monday night to decide
upon a caucus nominee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
DEMOCRATS ELECT OFFICERS.
Capt. Frank S. Clark Heads League
of Clubs.

AT "A meeting of the executive board of
the National Democratic League of Clubs
at the Raleigh Hotel today the board
perfected its organization by electing
Capt Frank S. Clark of Indianapolis,
Ind, as president: John E. Raker of Cal
ifornia and Francis Fisher Kane of Phil
adelphia, vice president; Col. William c.
L!iler OF Indianapolis as secretary and
organizer; c. Arthur Hanlenbeck of Man
haitian, Kan. as treasurer. The executive
committee of the board will be composed
of the above officers and T. j. Walsh,
Montana; NJ +. Stiles of West Virginia
B. S. Barlow OF Ohio Frank J. Nelson
of New York and Maj. F. w. Childs of
Vermont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
ACCUSE HER OF MURDER.
Cleveland Police Issue Warrant for
Nellie Sullivan in Byrns Case.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. February 10
Nellie Sullivan. alias Woods, whose talka-
tiveness in Chicago led to the arrest Of
Frank Kinney in connection with the
murder of Capt Ralph Byrns by burglars
here February 2, was brought here today.
Surprising that she was merely being held
witness. she was surprised to learn
that a warrant had been sworn out after
her departure from Chicago. last night
charging her with burglary and murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
EDISON CHOSEN CHAIRMAN
Is to Head the Reception
Committee at Dinner in
Honor of Taft.

John Joy Edison was selected to be
chairman of the reception committee on
the occasion of the citizens dinner in
honor of President Taft February 20. at
the New Willard Hotel, at a meeting of
the committee in charge, held at the
Chamber of Commerce this afternoon.
1t was announced that already about
300 acceptances had been received. and
that it was expected about 500 persons
would attend the dinner. The seating
list which will be published in the
souvenirs for the dinner, will be closed
at noon, February 10. the day before
the dinner, it was said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
Theatrical Managers in Compact.

NEW YORK, February ia tentative
plan for cooperation between the Klaw
& Erlanger and Shubert theatrical in
terests to the extent of arranging book
ings so as to avoid conflicts Of attrac-
tons of similar nature In some of the
larger cities has been announced by
klaw & Erlanger. The plan, 1t is stated,
neither provides nor anticipates any
of interests, and is to be
put into effect only in Boston, Chicago,
Philadelphia and ST Louis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
NEW TRAFFIC RULES UP.
Joint Committee of Commercial Or.
carnations Considers Revision

The advisory committee of the Joint
committee of the local commercial or
ganizations appointed to consider better
traffic regulations for Washington held
its first meeting today at the residence
of w. p. Emo. at It'll N street north
west. +. L. Siddons was elected chair
man Of the subcommittee.
The work done by the committee was
OF a preliminary nature and other meet
ings will be held before the present
traffic regulations can be revised and
shortened. 1t. is the desire of the COM
mittee; to. eliminate from the regulations
everything thas does not pertain to traf-
fe and tag1ake them much shorter and
more ~ s1S1f Understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
HIS STAND
Continued from First Page

continued from First Page.J
the text of the resolutions passed by the
Society of the American Colony, as fol-
lows:
'The American colony will be CRATE
full to the press of the United States
If 1t will indicate to the American people
the vast harm which is being done by
the indiscreet comment Of John Barrett
on the Mexican situation and his proposed
lished here.
This is not the time for discussing,
but for energetic action.
THE American governments attitude
of activity and alertness, as revealed
yesterday, made an excellent impression
here, both in SOLDERING the two contest
ants who are waging a severe warfare
in Mexico City. and In arresting the panic
among the foreign elements.
SOCIETY OF THE AMERICAN coll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
To Consider Eight-Hour Bill.

A special meeting Of the Senate Dis
trict committee will be held next Tues
day morning to consider the bill fixing an
eight-hour work day for working women
In the National Capital. 1t had been ex-
pected that the measure would be dis
cussed at yesterdays committee meeting.
but the time was taken up with the con-
sideration of other matters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
Departure for Burlington.

OcpdI LUZ
TRENTON. N. J., February 15-The
suffragette army marching to the Ma
tional Capital failed today in their plan
to emulate George Washington by cross
ing the ice-packed Delaware river. There
were no ferries running and no bridge
at hand, as had been thought.
Unable, to commander any boats or
construct pontoons, the army abandoned
the idea of crossing over to Bristol, Pa,
and set out shortly after o'clock for
Burlington. n. j.
The "army" expected to invade Bristol
at noon. A twelve-mile march in all was
scheduled. Two Princeton students, who
marched here with the army yesterday,
declared today they had been converted
to the cause" and would continue at least
as far as Philadelphia
Miss Phoebe Hawn, the "suffragette
hiker,' who, it is said in the newspaper
reports, was proposed to by college stu
dent at Trenton, is niece of Phelan C.
Hawn OF the firm of Liebermann &
Hawn, real estate brokers of this city
She is the daughter of Henry Gaines
Hawn, lecturer, Of New York city. Miss
Hawn is said to be about twenty-three
years old. and is graduate of the Ma
son School at Tarrytown, n. Y.
Welcomed at. Bordentown.
BORDENTOWN, n. j., February Is
Cen Rosalie Jones' suffrage army of
On to, Washington Hikers''. marched
into this village at noon today in true
military style. The army was met by
the students of the Bordentown Mill
tary Academy. headed by their band,
with the drum major twirling his baton
and the musicians playing Marching
Through Georgia." Yankee Doodle" and
the Dead March From Saul" The
student regiment escorted the women
into the quadrangle Of the academy,
several of the suffragettes marching
with guns on their shoulders loaned to
them by students:
The army dined in the mess. han Of
the academy as the guests of the.com-
mandant. after which Gen" Jones and
Miss Elizabeth Freeman addressed the
students. The two women were cheered
to the echo.
Shortly after l o'clock the mixers"
left for Burlington, n. J.. nine miles
distant, tonight's stopping place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
Clerk Conscience-Stricken

A conscience-stricken employe of the
federal government who secured .'sick
leave with pay when he was not sick.
has sent Secretary MacVeagh $50 in
restitution for deposit in the conscience
funds" In an unsigned special delivery
letter the penitent told Secretary Mac
Veagh he returned the amount on the ad-
vice of his spiritual adviser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
Akron's Mayor Calls for Troops.

AKRON, Ohio. February 15-Scenes
bordering upon rioting in the strike Of
approximately 1000 employees OF large
rubber manufacturing plants here today
caused Mayor Frank w. Rockwell to ask
Gov Cox to send two companies of the
state militia to prevent serious trouble
All saloons were ordered closed for an
indefinite period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
Action Is Approved.
Situation Precarious.

The ambassadors latest advice repre-
scented the condition of Americans as
well as other foreigners in the Mexican
capital as extremely precarious and de-
plorable. The American embassy he de-
scribed as overcrowded with refugees
In addition. food supplies are running
very low, and it is necessary for the am
bassadors servants to make sallies
through the lines of fire into the
suburbs of the city to gather up food
for the hungry. 1t is understood that
similar conditions prevail in the other
legations. though several of these have
been obliged to find new homes.
Many Americans, the ambassador re-
ports are displaying great courage, and
a spirit of self-confidence. but the panic
is still great, and an enormous amount
of property, including several large
American apartment houses, whose in
mates were rescued with great diff
Guilty have been destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
WILSON OUT OF RACE.
Brother of President-Elect Not Can.
didafe for Senate Cecrefarvshin

Joseph Wilson. brother Of the Presi-
dent-elect, who had been a candidate for
the Office of secretary of the United
States Senate. has withdrawn from the
race. This information was received in
Washington today by Senator MARITIME of
New Jersey.
The fact that Mr.. Wilson is not candi-
date has stirred other candidates to a
new vigor. Robert Gates Of Mississippi
is understood to be in the lead at present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15

Samuel Barnhart. a Hagerstown. Md.
hoa riding house keeper, charged with tap
ming the pipes of the Hagerstown Gas
Company and using gas for cooking and
Illuminating purposes, was held for court.
A chapter of the United Daughters of
the Confederacy was organized at Cape
Charles, Va. Thursday, at a meeting at
the home OF Mrs. Edward J. Goffigon,
who was elected president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
REBELS MOVE ON JUAREZ.
Demand for Surrender of Border
City Is Made.

Ell PASO. Tex. February Ia gem
eral movement of rebel forces toward
Juarez was begun today, according to
ranchmen arriving here. Rebel agents
here have opened negotiations with the
federal commander in JuareZ for pro-
claiming a truce.
Authorities here fear trouble across the
border because the federal volunteers
are not disposed to join the Diaz revou-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
High School Girls to March.

Several girls attending Washington high
schools intend to march in the parade OF
the suffragists March 3. as well as many
high school teachers, it was learned to-
day. The girls will not march as high
school girls, however. it was stated, but
as citizens.
1.-The girls will march as Individual
citizens" said DR.. William NJ DAVIDSON.
s,rpertntendent of public schools in the
District, today. ''They will not be al
lowed to march as representatives or their
schools however. The teachers have been
instructed, too, not to solicit girls during
school hours.
Many school teachers and officials are
hearty supporters of the equal suffrage
movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15

q - oAto ~ AZ - -
manner. 1T is like
living on a tread
mill and at the
same time watch
ing a particularly
swift moving pic
ture show.
At the close OF
each day your
brain is a iig-saw
puzzle with half
the pieces left out.
Your feet go right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15

Blackleg is killing cattle near Luray,
Va, and in the southern part of War
rem county. Vaccination is being used
in an effort to prevent the disease from
spreading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
Place in Main Parade.

AS special compliment to the war vet
Grams, they have been assigned positions
at the head of the third division OF the
main parade in advance of representa-
tives of patriotic societies.
So far, however. the local society of tho
Spanish War Veterans is the only vet
eran association that has applied for =
position in the line. 1t is intimated thai
some members Of the Grand Army of III.
Republic are displeased at their omission
from the escort parade and may not taxi
any part in the ceremonies.
Gen. James L. Stuart of Chicago, him
self a war veteran Of the civil war, VIII"
is marshal of the veteran division, is Ia
communication with officials of the Grand
Army of the Republic in this city and
elsewhere, with a view to having the or
ganization well represented in the in
augural parade.
Ten telephone booths of an ornamental
character will be erected along the line OF
march Of the inaugural parade in order
to keep the grand marshal Informed OF
conditions along the route.
Col Allen, chief of staff of the grand
marshal of the inaugural parade. has
been Informed that one company OF the
Marietta Rifles of Marietta, Ga, viii take
part in the parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15
MEXICAN SENATE
DEMANDS MADERO
TO QUIT OFFICE
CONTINUED from First Page

was undoubtedly large. The federal
loss was unQuestionably much greater
than that of the rebels.
Occasionally shells from the federal
battery at the station fell with accuracy
in the big plaza in front of the arsenal
Little damage was done to the structure
itself.
The federals were at a disadvantage
because they were compelled to ad-
vance. and to do so they had to leave
their shelter and crowd down the
streets.
1t had been said that the Maderistas
had planned to dynamite path
through the district in order to make
this attack, but if so the plan was
abandoned. and the attacking party in
the narrow streets was swept by the
rebel guns with deadly and demoraliz-
ing results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-15

MRS. PH1LANDER II. CLAYTON,
Wife Of commissioner of education Of
the United States, who will speak Mt
the "VOtes for Women" meeting in
the National Rifles ArmOry tomorrow
afternoon.
Harris & Ewing phOto)
solicit advertisements for the official
suffrage program, which will be sold all
through the streets during Inaugural
ton week, and especially along the line
of march Of the procession.
About 100 suffrage "newsies' have now
pledged themselves to sell the program.
Among those who are spending To-Day IN
soliciting advertisements are MRS. '" IL
liam Kent, wife of Representative Kent
Mrs. Robert Baker, Mrs. r. s. Fay, Mrs.
George Cove. wife of the assistant sec
rotary of the interior; Mrs. Nina u: A.
lender, president of the Stanton Clup;
Miss Bliss Finley, chairman or the com,
mittee on working womens sectlon' ana
Mrs. Owens, wife of Lieut. Charles
Miss Flora MacD. Denison. from can
ada has sent word that she Will lead
the Canadian contingent
Mrs. Raymond Brown: president S OF i the
Political Study Club of New York city,
will arrive in Washington today.
Meeting at Mrs. Clark's House.
gathering will be held at the home
of Mrs. Champ Clark, Monday afternoon
from to 5 o'clock, in order to arouse
interest In the Missouri delegation. Mrs
William Kent, wife OF Representative
Kent, will speak at this meeting. Mrs.
Champ Clark has given the use OF her
home daily from 3 to o'clock, for work
ing I'D the Missouri delegation.
The lawyers division, Miss Leonard,
vice chairman, will meet for the col
lege Women's section Monday night at
the Chamber of Commerce.
Miss Mary Johnston is coming to
Washington Tuesday and will stay at the
Mendoza She will speak at a mass meet
ing in Falls Church town hall, given Dy
ex-Mayor Hawksworth Thursday evening.
Meetings tonight are scheduled as fol-
lows:
S:15 p.m-Meeting at National University
Law school, 18th street between II and
streets. Speakers, Senator Townsend
Elsie Hill and Mrs. Cove.
pm-Meeting at the Brighton, 2l21
California avenue Speakers, Miss Flor
ence Etheridge and Mrs Woodward Clark
$50 pm-Indiana State Society meeting
at Chamber of Commerce. Speaker, Miss
Burns uen minutes).
$40 pm.-Parlor meeting at Mrs. Laura
CothalIs. 23OS 10th street. Speakers, Mrs
Board and Mrs. Allender