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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
COUNT DEFENDS CHARACTER.
One German Editor Convicted of
Libel and Another Is Acnuitted

BERLIN, November 14.-Count George
Won Huelsen- Haeseler. director OF the
Prussian royal theaters. made a vigorous
defense of his moral character before
the law courts here today in his suit for
libel against Herr Steinthal and Herr
Wilde. editors Of the Nontags Zeitung
The newspaper had published an article
connecting the name of Count Huelsen-
Haeseler with the allegations made some
years ago against Prince Philipp III
Gutenberg and other members Of
Emperor Williams suite. asserting that
he had narrowly missed being involved
in the great court scandal
Steinthal was sentenced TO years inn
prSonment. Wilde was acquitted on the
ground that ne was only nominaliy re-
sponsible for the libelous article
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
WAGNER'S FATHER DEAD. ,
Base Ball Stars Parent Was 76
Leaves Six Children

PITTSBURGH, Pa. November I4-John
Peter Wagner, aged stventy-six. father OF
john Hans Wagner. veteran shortstop
OF the Pittsburgh National League club
is dead in his home at Carnegie
He was born III Germany. and in early
years was n coal miner Later he was
ticket taker AT Exposition Park. the old
grounds of the Pittsburgh club He re-
tired several years ago. Six children sur
Tive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
TO VIEW OWN PAINTINGS.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson's Work Ex-
hibitcd by Woman'S Association.

NEW YORK. November 1.-THE first
paintings ~ Mrs. Woodrow Wilson TO he
seen r. New YORK We're placed on exhibit
ton today ~ tie Association OF Woman
Painters and Nculptors There are FIVE
oils done by Mrs. Wilson while she was
al the Presidents summer home in Cor
nish, }. H.. during the past summer.
Mrs Wilson Will - here next week 10
view her own work along with that Of
the other woman artists Their. also is
an exhibition of sculpture by Annette ST
Gaudens. daughter q the late st eau
GenS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Man Shot: Mistaken for Deer.

BANGOR. Ale. November ia.-Wor,l
was received here TO-DAY of the fatal
OF &ioazo Bacon, i federal fish
hatchery empioye. ~ Springfield yestcr-
DAY. according to tltc reports Bacon
Was mistaken for = deer. Sheriff O'Con-
nell WAS informed that The shot WAS fired
~ Clifford FeasV. who was hunting In
ne vicinity. \ deputy sheriff will he sent
TO Springfield today To investigate the
shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
One Killed in Runaway.

RIDGEFIELD. Conn, November II
One man was killed, four fatally hurt
and five others seriously injured in run
away accident here early today. The ten
men were returning from a lodge meet
ing in large wagon. As they were
going down hill .the horses took fright
and ran away. The wagon was over
turned and the men spilled out along the
roadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Confessed a Month Ago.

McRae confessed to the district attorney
more than a month ago. but no announce
ment was made until today. In the mean
time Assistant District Attorney Groehl
has devoted almost his entire time TO in
vestigating the story. During the course
of his Investigations Mr. Groehl made
several tri;.s to Chicago and there con-
tirmed portions of McRaes confession.
Altogether nearly dozen swndlers con-
nected with the gang have confessed.
McRae's confession and the resultant
revelations are the outgrowth of an ac
cidentai meeting in Los Angeles last Sep
tember between McRae ard a represen-
tative of the district attorneys office who
was in that city on another case. The
district attorneys representative brought
McRae with him to Chicago and there
they We're met By Mr.. Groehl. Before
coming to this city McIsae had made a
partial confession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Native Of Indiana.

Lieut. Rich was born III Indiana i'll
lsS., and was appointed to the Philippine
Scouts in 1911. He is the eleventh aviator
10 die in the work of the army and navy
In aviation accidents of all kinds, the
world over since 1905 Il! have met
death. the toll for the present year to
date being 19J
Lieut.. Rich was not married and the
War Department. records give his near
est relative as Charles A. Jennings Of
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
senate:

Sehates
Not in session. meets Nohoa!.
Banking committee, suil DIVIDED
worked on currency bill report
House:
Met at noon.
Representative Brockson Of Della
ware spoke in defense OF his state
whipping post.
Passed Senate bin TO relieve MIA
ers on Seward Peninsula from as
sesslnent work because of recent
heavy storm.
Resolutions of Massachusetts and
New York peace societies ufSlnS
Congress Ia pass the Hensiey latai
holiday resolution presented 10y
Representatives George and Mitch
ell.
Adjourned at pm. to noon Mon
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Her Last Quarter for Gas to Die.

MAIDEN. Mass, November 14.-Mrs.
Catherine Deigman placed her last TWEEN
ty-ive-cent piece in a slot meter in her
home last night and turned on the gas
The police broke into the house and
found her dead, with evidence that the
woman was absolutely destitute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Passengers Escape Injury.

MACON, Ga. November 1.-the South
ern railways Palm Limited Chicago To
Jacksonville. collided with "A local train
at Iiazelhurst Ga, early this morning.
Engineer Pair of the through train was
the only person seriously injured his
leg being broken above the knee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Expects Further Revelations.

Still more startling revelations are ex-
pected today in the confession of two
other wire tappers. who have indicated
their willingness to tell the district at
torney all they know about money be-
ing paid for police protection. These men
We're expected at the district attorneys
office this afternoon.
According TO the story told by McRae
and his confederateS, the police We're no
titled by the gang in advance whenever
deal was on. Giving names and dates.
McRae told the district attorney that the
police would station q. man outside the
building to which the victim was taken,
and that after the wire tappers had got
his money. payment of the IL per cent
commission was immediately made to the
police representative waiting outside.
This Mckae charged, was taken to the
office of a police Inspector and either re-
tained entirely by him or divided with his
superiors. In addition. the wire tappers,
McEsae said. paid a man at police head
quarters monthly retainer OF S20O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
To Inaugurate DR.. A. T. Ormond.

GROVE CITY. Pa, November 14.-Dr.
\. T. Ormond will be inaugurated rs
president of Grove City College here to-
morrow III the presence of prominent
educators from all parts of the country.
large contingent from Princeton Uni
versity will attend, in addition To many
from the states Of Pennsylvania and
Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Swindlers Frightened.

The alleged working arrangements be-
tween the police and the swindlers. Nc
Rae said. was first made more than egh-
teen months ago about six months
from the murder of Herman Rosenthal,
which resulted in disclosures of police
graft. During the investigation after
Rosenthars death the swindlers became
scared and many left the city.
Later the working arrangement, Nc
Rae said, was revived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Criticises Commissioners for
Saying Court Could Not
Review Their Act.
ATTORNEY FOR KALBFUS
IN REINSTATEMENT SUIT
Corporation Counsel Syme and As
slstant Whiteford Take Op-
posite Side.

ne three commissioners Of the District
OF Columbia sat in Circuit Court No
! before Justice Barnard TODAY and heard
Attorney Frank j. Hogan. representing
samuel 7 kalbfl:s. deposed member Of
the board Of assistant assessors. score
them for claiming i'll their answer that
the District Supreme Court is without
authority TO review their action in re-
moving Mr.. I<albfus from office
Ihe hearing was on the mandamus pro-
ceedin-s brought by Mr kalbfus to pro-
cur" his reinSta tement
MI. Hogan. at the conclusion Of his re-
MARKS on this point. turning 70 the Com
lEissioners. said: Upon what meat do
these our Caesars feed that they have
grown SO great
Oliver p Newman, Frederick L. Sid
dons and Col. Chester Harding the board
OF Commissioners, had been summoned bv
MI HalDfuS to testify concerning the pro
ceedlngs surrounding his removal from
office
They sat together in the front row of
seats provided for spectators in the court
room ana listened attentively 10 the argu-
ments OF Attorney Hogan for Mr.. kalb-
fus and of Corporation Counsel Syme
and Assistant Corporation Counsel White
ford representing them
Mr. Syme, who made his first appear
ance IN court as corporation counsel
defended the action OF the Commissions
ers in removing MIR. kalbfus
lie claimed that any trial accorded Mr..
haibfus would be farce or a mere
technical hearing, because he claimed
MI. haiofus had pleaded guilty at the
nearing of the District committee of the
iouse OF Representatives ITO have de-
iayed IN removing Mr.. kalbfus," added
Mr. SSme. the present Commissioners
would have been obliged TO admit that
tney stood for what Mr.. Kalbfus had
net1 doing This, dramatically said the
lawyer they We're unwilling to do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Believed Huerta Is Ready to
ReCede From Stand Pre-
vIouSly Taken.
FOREIGNERS CONFIDENT
WAR DANGER is PASSED
Constltutionalists Hopeful of Aid
From United States-Expect
Lifting of Embargo on Arms.

MEN1Co CITY. Hovaphcr 81 r,..a
dence IN the early accomplishn,ent 80 ~.
aims 81 the United States toward Mexfc.
vas eNpressed today hy Nelson Shaugh-
messy American charge daMaiies
ne oNertu:es made bs the MeAjcan
hi'i'iS'ef "t tue interior, Manuel Cara
Niuape' Yesterday. are taken as evidence
'hai hGefta - ready TO recede from tie
staiid ne had previously takeif
Aiihoush Mr. O'Shaughnessv was ua-
on the subject ana refused
Information as 10 any phase of ;ba 1ai.s-
utNelopintnt, II was understood ina: he
M, cted TO have further conference,
with Senor idape late today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Would Report by Phone.

Request that men be allowed to report
for duty by telephone
Complaints of crews called later than
$50 I'm. and required TO do local work
after dark
Violation of firemens agreement ac-
count of tiTS:.ien being discharged for go
ing to lunch and consuming eight minutes
after being on duty more than seven
hours.
Protest against method Of re-eSanina-
ton OF men on eyt sight. hearing and color
perception.
Claim for 81. > rate for frenefi.
Protest against the re-eXamination oi
conductors and engineers on train rules
and mechanical re-eXamination OF en-
glneers.
The question OF wages is involved only
in that il is claimed the construction OF
existing contracts by the company curtail
the rights OF the men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Scores Congressional Inquiry.

1T would require a good deal Of asstIr-
ancc for any one 20 attempt To convince
this community or court of this Dis
trict that the so-called investigation CON
CONTINUED on Fourth PageJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Arnlistice Held Impossible.

;.ports that armistice is 10 be ar
ranged before the oGstiHg of tie4t
Huerta Were not taFen seriously D.
men in close touch with botn sides of
the present struggle. Gen. Huerta and
Gen. carranza have each shown such
Gistrust Of the other that such = solu-
tion was believed to be an idle dream
Ia the present state OF negotiations.
Gen CarranZa is said here 10 be willing
to guarantee TO treat fairly and honestly
i claims against Mexico growing out OF
the recent revolutions. il he is successful
Such a guarantee If IL can be made III
such a way as seems reliable 10 the ae-
mlnistrslion mere. j. expected 10 have 81
irn nportant bearing on the question -
whether the administration Will trust the
settlement of the question 20 the constitu-
tionalistS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Due to Faulty Motor.

The accident was due TO faulty
cyclinder in the motor Lieut.. Rich dis
covered the defect before he left the
ground. and at first decided to abandon
his flight, but he afterward repaired
the cylinder and assembled
He had risen to a height of 200 feet
and was making preparatory trip round
the fleet before starting on his intended
flight over the vessels, during which he
was to attempt to drop a bomb on one
or them. when his motor again broke
down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
To Start Legislative Bill.

Representativ Page, who on Monday
viii start a preliminary study OF the Dis
Irlct bin, has said he will allow no new
esisIation in the bill, but it is known
that the Commissioners estimates will
carry several new projects, all OF which
would be subject 10 point OF order
Therefore the Commissioners have ar
ranged to start a legislative bill going
which will include, 1t is believed, pro-
posed law TO authorize a central store
house. new wharves, wider sanitary in
.pection. more automobiles for various
city departments increased salaries at
inc Public Library, authorization to begin
Il new S:ie1tSD structure at the Tubercu-
losis Hospital and many other new and
interesting items. If the bill passes, the
concentrations committee will have clear
a..fhority for spending the money, but is
s.ut forced To DO
e his piIl viii ne sent from the ComrpIs-
oHels to the District committee OF the
ase within a few days. probably early
"a ene opening days of the regular session.
III the plan works as its authors hope.
.he District committee Will report out
the bill ard the Commissioners under
stand that Chairman Johnson Will DO his
utmost 10 have the bill passed on the
floor of the House, so that the Senate can
take il up. Just how the Senate District
committee will view this new arrange
nent for paving the legislative paths for
The operations of an appropriation bill
* not clearly known as Yet, but the Com
,nissioners have high hopes.
There is always the chance that the
usW legislation Will run cruel Sautlet
sI taC House. and ii may faH out that
he appropriation bin Hill he reported
and fcady IL ac; upon before Congress
= 4 -oueh celebrating on the new bill
7rlicp the Commissioners expect 70 IN
.roGUce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
ARMY FL|ER IS KILLED;
DROPS INTO MANILA BAY
Lieut.. Rich Meets Death While
Encirc|ing the Asiatic
Fleet.

MANILA. November 14.-Second Lieut..
C. Perry Rich of the Philippine Scouts.
T. 5. -s, was killed today in fall with
a hydro-aeroplane into Manila bay
Lieut. Rich. who was the only mem
Der of the Philippine Scouts attached
to the aviation corps here, was en-
circling the Asiatic fleet, which was at
anchor in the bay when the accident
occurred \ launch from the torpedo
boat Decatur was the first of many
craft to reach the scene of his fall. His
body was picked up with life almost
extinct, but it was too late TO save him,
and he died either from the effects of
the water or from the injuries he re-
cpiye5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
May Suggest Compromise.

Secretary Bryan exchanged messages
early today with Charge 'Shaushnessy
about the reported concessions which
Huerta's officials have intima ted he would
make to the United States.
Efforts to recall John Lind from Vera
Cruz TO Mexico City To discuss the Amer
lean memorandum demanding that the
new Mexican congress should not con-
yene we're taken here to indicate that
the GROUP surrounding Ituerta would sug-
gest A compromise arrangement Whereby
fb. new Mexican congress would meet
Iut not pass upon concessions or other
n,ea sures calculated to continue Huerta
IN power
Officials were silent about the inner
negotiations but were optimistic IL
would not surprise official circles here IL
AN announcement OF Huerta's intention
TO resign were withheld until satisfactory
arrangements could be made for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Tension Greatly Relieved.

~ this conference il is expected no, +h..
ideas Of Washington as TO tho wisaa,, ~
'it '-iiid' the personal representative az
siieht wilson. returning from Vera
- :" the federal capital or receiving J.
''''''rittee representing Provisional pre-.
cent iiaefta Will be made known Is tn.
dent. " -
DISPATCHES from WASHINGTON pl.hlish-Ij
mere TO-DAY Indicating the probability. ~ >
setti. hitnt 81 the N-xican question win
out resort TO arms. wl!ci dETirr tho M -
We @ appeared mere 70 be a foror, hone.
created an atmosphere of ontini.,, .,.i
generally relieved the tension.
10 most OF tn. foreigners in Maxfeo
eity II appeared today that tho sto,,n
clouo mad passed for the time bein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Will Use Strikebreakers.

Tae company today was said to oe pre-
parn:s to install st,ikehrea kers with the
aim of restoring passengel train service
at least Places for housing sucn en-
ployes are said to have been arranged at
different points along the Surset lines.
President W. 2. Scott of the Sunset
Central lines defended the ~oads atti-
tudc today. pointing out the object Of one
Of the employees grievances-tlial against
the making OF efficiency tests at unex-
pected places-as designed to insure great
Ell safety to life
The employees sixty seven complaints
involve demands Afor reinstatement of
many engineers and others declared to
have been discharged in violation of con-
tracts; allege excessive imposition OF de-
merit: assert that many reports and other
! information are required outside ri COM
pany time and ask regulations of lay
overs away from nome terminals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
To Precede Appropriation Bill.

Tie necessity for legislative bill pre-
croing the appropriation bill is made
plain by talks with the Commissioners
aud with Representative Page Of the ap-
propriaJions committee. Ii will be re-
membered that during the rather stormy
passage of the appropriation bill for the
District through the House last Congress
Chairman johnson made a point of order
against every item for which the appro-
priations committee sought to appropriate
money. when that particular item had
not been specifically provided for by law.
The House. under its rules. can throw
out OF an appropriation bill any item
when the figures show a raise of even 81
over previous bills or over the amount
speeiicsiIy arranged for in the statutes.
For instance. If a previous Law has nNed
Il salary at Sl.2JD, and the appropriation
lill SeeS< to raise that salary TO s1,25o.
the entiie item can he thrown out.
Representative Johnson tossed out
many AN item. which the Commissioners
and the appropriations committee thought
absolutely necessary in the last bill. He
Mas criticised on the floor oil the House
last year because of this course, and
vas reminded that the District commit
tee. which had the function of preparing
legislation for the District, had reported
ttIt little or uotling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Commissioners and House
Chairman Take Steps to
Assure Appropriations.
LEGISLATIVE MEASURE
TO BE ENACTED FIRST
Scheme. 1t Is Believed. Will Result
III Procuring Money for Con-
templated Projects.

In order 10 enact the coming District
appropriation bill. which will be the first
money-SpcndinE measure taken UP BY
Congress at the regular session which
begins next month. a three-cornered
agreement has been reached by the Dis
trict Commissioners. Chairman Ben
Johnson Of the House District commit
toe anl Representative Page. chairman
OF thc subcommittee OF the appropriations
committee which has the District bin in
change. The agreement is brand new
effort 70 get legislation through Congress,
and has the virtue Of being perfectly
agreeable u Representative Page and to
the members Of the District committee
who have been consulted on the subject.
1T has been the subject Of conferences
between the Commissioners and Chair
man Johnson, and a bill is now being
prepared hy the Commissioners. This
proposed measure. il is understood at the
District building. Will carry in it all the
new projects and all the new legislation
v bich the Commissioners trust will be
enacted early III the next session OF Con-
STeSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Important Grievances.

some Of the more important grievances
in The words of the grievance committee,
are:
Complaint against letters OF a harsh
and threatening character from subordi-
nate officials.
"Discontinuance of moving engines in
trains under steam without engineers.
when new runs are established in pas
senger service officials should ccnfer with
local committee as to tie assignment Of
men.
Request of enginenen that al. boiler
heads and side sheets be covered.
1T IS conceded everywhere that motor
car service * passenger service. aud We
insist that Passenger train rates he paid
therefor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
WEA HER.

Rain and slightly colder to
night. Saturday partly cloudy and
colder
FULL REPORT ON PAGE SEVENTEEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-14
Carranzistas Are Hopeful

No'iALES. Sonora. AeXico Noye1ltler
ii.-An afr of cheerful expectation was
hoticeaele today about HEADQUARTERS OF
me cohsttutlonaiist movement led nv
NehdStaho Carranza- Nord from WASH
4hStoh was eagerly awaited a;id car
tahZa adherents believed the plans OF
nc american administration when f,.llv
.e'eSied could not fail 20 oe OF adNanta-.
10 the constttutionais: cause
II was deemed virtually erT.aip thHf
the embargo against the shipmrnt or
arms and ammunition across the hor
uer would be lifted soon by the J.nitea
otates. and Carranza's officers were
!uoilant AT the prospect of "A vigorous
campaign against the federals
American property owners along the
border also took great interest in pro
ceedines here. They sought further
information As To the conference be
tween William Bayard Hall ard tE,.
constitutionalist leader. bur were forced
10 oe content with assurances that tie.
result appeared satisfactory although
details We're not Forthcoming
No Trouble Obtaining Cash.
catranzas officers said there would
be no difficulty in obtaining money fer
the purchase of war munitions i'm Tie
United States should the embargo ba
raised. Ample loans had been euarau-
teed. they said, by Mexican sympathiz-
ers and no money would be solicited
or accepted from American sources
This attitude is in accordance with
CarranzaS widely announced policy
He has repeatedly declared he wanted
no foreign aid. and there are very few
foreigners in the ranks Of his arniy
here
Members of Carranzas staff gave az
9mlGGniiion become aNaianis. MANY me-
al. idle because OF lacl, Of arms. and
with these equipped the officers said ihet
would move on Guaymas then Souti8
alOn. the coast. They declared there
We're 1880 miners in the coal fields of
Coahuila who had asked for arms The
men are out OF work through the closing
of the mines
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-22
VICTORY FOR ROSS HEIRS?

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept. 22.-After
long fight which they assert is now
virtually won, a half score Pitts
burgh, Greensburg and Newcastle,
Pa, and Brooklyn, N. Y, persons,
claiming descent from Betsy Ross,
who made first American flag, will
formally present claims of owner
ship to the properties occupied by the
U. S. mint, the John Wanamaker es-
Enlistment and the Reading Rail-
road Co. Philadelphia attorneys are
said to have found clear title for. the
claimant heirs to all the property in
volved.