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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
YEAR MARKS EPOCH
OF SAFETY DEVICES
Simp|ification Of Mechanical
Parts of Auto Great
Factor.

The last year has witnessed material
advancement in the development of in
ventions of safety devices for the au-
tomobile, 1t is impossible. of course, t6
provide absolutely against the speed
maniacs. but to overcome this handi.
cap to the public the manufacturers have
endeavored to simplify the mechanical
construction of the engine in order tc
give the driver more complete control
when steering.
While many Of the new devices car
hardly be classed literally as safety in
ventions, they contribute to the object
Of protecting pedestrians. Proper control
is unquestionably the greatest factor in
preventing accident, and the recent legis-
lation limiting the speed in city limits
and on public highways and safeguarding
the public by compelling chauffeurs to
undergo a technical examination has had
the effect Of reducing the number Of acct
dents. With the efforts of the manufac-
turers directed toward the Improvement
Of engines and methods Of control, the
outlook for a reduction Of the casualty
list to a minimum is encouraging.
New Motive Power.
A Belgian continuance tried success
fully not long ago consists of pair
of padded scissors, concealed under the
front part of the car. These are attached
by means of strong springs to a single
rail attached to the springs of the two
front wheels. When the pedestrian is
struck by the rail- the springs release
the scissors-shaped appliance and the
unfortunate one Is caught by the legs
near the knees and thrown into a small
net. Unless he or she is struck on the
head by the radiator nothing worse than
shake-up is experienced. The contr1v-
ance is SO arranged that 1t does not In
any way mar the appearance OF the car
What promises to revOlutionize the
automobile world In regard to its pro-
polling power has been invented by a
Los Angeles engineer. The mechanism
from which the power Is derived con-
sists Of springs instead of the expen-
sive gasoline or steam motors or the
present time.
The device is exceedingly simple, de-
irving the power from a main driving
spring attached to the driving SHAFT and
geared to make from to 120 miles an
hour, and. according to the gearing, can
be made to run from six to tWenty-four
hours without the use of the auxiliary
springs, from which additional power Is
secured to rewind the main driving spring.
This Is accomplished by set of shift
gearing operated by driver with pedal
attachment. automatically releasing itself
upon reminding of the main spring. The
two auxiliary springs again rewind from
the momentum of the car at the Will Oh
the operator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
If there is to be any bass fishing it will
have to be done very soon or we will
have to wait until May %

Joe Fletcher has found way to catch
fish without bait. The water was high
and muddy, there was considerable drift
wood in the river and Fletcher thought he
could put in q couple of profitable hours
last Sunday catching the passing tim
ber.''
The drift included large logs, some
dressed, and after several good haulS had
been made Fletcher went out for the last
trip Of the day. At a distance ahead
something unusual was sighted. The cur
rent was taking it down the river at a
furious rate, but it was caught, and 1t
proved to be live-box. 1t was a good
catch, the fisherman said, for such box
cannot be constructed in less than day.
And to cap the climax he said. lit
contained three live Mississippi catfish.
Bob" the faithful pet of George
Fletcher. demonstrated to its master that
high and muddy water operates against
successful fishing. The animal strolled
along the water front clearly showing
disappointment, but 1t was not until It's
owner offered an explanation that on
lockers learned what was the matter with
the dog.
"You see," explained the owner, when
the water Is clear the dog goes about In
the shallow water catching fish. 1t Is
nothing unusual for Bob to bring home
a fish or two.
..One day not long ago he went to the
reservoir that had been partly emptied,'
he continued, "entered a pool of water
and brought out tweive-pound carp.
Later a second carp was taken from the
pool and carried home.
Last summer he concluded, that
dog found big turtle summing itself IN
the canal, caught it and brought 1t
home.''
Charles Diller, John Burke. Anton
, Butts. Arthur Beauverd, John Bladen,
Malcolm WELLINGTON, Louis Bowman and
Harry Ernest were members or party
of boys who recently spent day at the
tidal basin. Scores of anglers lined the
wall about the basin and many OF them
hauling in an occasional perch, and when
the days sport was finished they had a
string OF more than two dozen.
Capt. De Alley thinks the police would
do well to apprehend the individual who
recently took a big bass he caught while
fishing at the tidal BASIN The hsh
weighed fully six pounds and was thrown
to the grass behind the angler,
Several passersby viewed the fish and
nra ctically every one of them expressed
a desire for it. The captain would listen
to nothing they said. but when he was
ready to leave the water front his bass
was gone. :.
its place. 1t probably had been purchased
at the fish market by some one who had
seen the live bass and wanted 1t and who
resolved to make an exchange.
But it's not bass" was the captain s
comment.
Enthusiastic fishermen are making ex-
tensive preparations for the seasons ex.
cursions to nearby places to enjoy roo
and line outings. Improved condition OF
roads promises to make some favorite
spots more accessible than formerly, and
bungalows constructed along the river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
self-starting Devices.

The two great features of accessories
development in the year. which will have
an important bearing i'll an indirect way
in protecting the public. are electric light
Ing and sef-starting devices. Self-start-
ers are becoming quite numerous, and
most of those on the market are Of .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
DEBATE OF CONDITIONS
AND THE COST OF LIVING
Political and Social Scientists
Consider Wage, Waste and
Extravaganza.

: PHILADELPHIA, April 5.-The mimi
mum wage, waste and extravaganza We're
debated at today's sessions Of the annual
meeting of the American Academy Of
Political and Social Science, which had
under discussion the general sub
ject of the cost Of living. The minimum
wage was warmly urged in addresses,
but one speaker, DR.. Henry r. Seager.
professor of political economy of Column
bia University, said that the enthusiasts
of the minimum wage claimed too much
for it las panacea for all the ills Of
the working classes.
Social Insurance Proposed.
Among the things he advocated to bet
ter the conditions of the wage earners
was a plan for social insurance. By
adopting the plan, he said, the United
States would go far toward reducing
within manageable limits the number Of
individuals who, because OF lack Of train
ing. lack of ambition and accidents, be-
come incapable of earning living wages.
Prof. Scott Nearing, the University of
Pennsylvania, attacked the present in
dustrial conditions. He called attention
to the strike Of the silk workers in Pat
erson, n. J.. where. he said, the mill
owners were being aided by the sheriff
and the police.
Quotes Statistics.
Prof Nearing said that statistics gath
cred by several agencies. including the
government census bureau, showed that
one-half of the male adult workers In
the United States receive less than 500
in wages a year and three-quarters less
than $50 q year. He said the claim
that there was always room at the top
was a myth because the opportunity did
not exist.
Speaking of the situation of railroad
trainmen, he said the trainmen had a
better chance of being killed than ever
reaching an executive position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06

tried type and no longer regarded, as
they were year ago. as interesting ex-
periments. Another important accessory
is the supplemental spring. called the
frequently used to designate the spring
check. There is no doubt that these
springs have done much to increase the
comfort and incidentally the safety Of the
! car to which they are fitted and OF the
driver and public.
Spring suspensions bear an important
relation on the life of the cars mechan-
ism, and number of manufacturers
have redesigned supports in order to pro-
vide greater resiliency and reduce the
ordinarily flexible springs. Several MAX
ers whose vehicles last year were
equipped with semi-elliptic rear springs
have changed over" to the three-quar-
ters elliptic variety, and the use of shock
absorbers as regular equipment is much
| more common than ever before.
Left Drive a Protection.
Many manufacturers and owners be-
! lieve that left drive is great protection
to the public From a practically fnsig-
nificant beginning the practice slowly and
surely has grown. Few makers OF the
newer school have designed their vehi-
cles to be driven from the right side. and
the manufacturers of older and better
known cars from the cheapest to the
most expensive. are gradually adopting
left drive. The object of the change from
orthodox construction is to permit easier
entrance and exit to the drivers seat,
and to make more prominent this adj
mirable feature several designers have
placed their gear shift levers between
the two front seats. where they are
entirely out of the way. but at the same
time within easier reach of the drivers
hand than they could be in any other
,, position. In appreciation of the fact that
many drivers like the left-hand position
of the steering wheel, several cars are
now fitted so that the option Of either
position may be given.
A form of equipment which offers an
other contribution to safety is the wire
wheel, which is steadily increasing in
popularity The use of wire wheels,
which had their inception abroad. has
spread to American shores purely by rea-
son of the merit of the wheels themselves.
as there cannot be offered here the excuse
that suitable wood for wheels is scarce.
On several makes of cars wire wheels
appear this year for the first time as
standard equipment without extra cost.
and on others wire wheels will be OPP
tional equipment. They are now manu-
featured SO as to be fitted with demount-
able rims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06

An inspection of stock will of its high char
acter and comparison with others prices will show that
the strictly cash pan conducted will bring furniture into
your home savings We list herewith only few of
bargains Our five floors veritable exposition
of the newest ideas in home furnishings and well worth visit
just see the magnificent display
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06

:: y: $: GREAT OPENING SALE |;
See What Cash
Will Do for You

This furniture house with its rich and varied stock of
furniture in the latest designs makes its INTRODUCE
BOW before the Washington public in this great SALE and
selling goods the lowest possible prices We do believe
asking of customers high for their goods
the credit plan to bad another set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06

Reuben Dugan of Island Ford, Va. who
sued the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company for $4,000 for injuries sustained
last year, received $1,000 Monday. The
railroad attorneys agreed to . COM
promise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
Attacking Senator Swanson.

Papers which have for years been
hostile to Senator Swanson are max
ing an attack on him for his favoring
clemency for Claude Allen, the young
mountaineer. executed here last week.
Senator Swanson was called by law
yer of this city over the telephone and
spoke with Lieut.. Gov. Ellyson. AT
that time application had been made
to Mr.. E1lyson as lieutenant governor.
Gov. Mann being out of the state. to
take up the case and act. He listened
to all that there was to be said and
then asked the attorney general to de-
fine his rights and privileges in the
matter.
Mr.. El1yson is also being censured
for "meddling'' in that affair. when
he merely listened to what was said
to him and then sought advice from
the states legal adviser. Senator
Swanson did urge Mr.. Ellyson to COM
mute the sentence if he found that he
could possibly do SO. This has pro-
duced a rather anomalous condition
hereabouts. Papers which have been
opposing Senator Swanson for years.
as we'll as Gov. Mann, are extolling
Gov Mann for his actions in the Allen
case and censuring Senator Swanson
for expressing his own thoughts and
sentiments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
Regarding the Impeachment.

Regarding the report that there was a
movement on In Hanover county to petition
the members of the Legislature to recon-
vene and to impeach Gov. Mann. and
the statement made later that the reported
movement was a myth, 1t Is necessary To
say that the story is absolutely true
The writer of this has seen and has a
copy Of one of the petitions. The writer
knows personally the source of inforIna-
ton and vouches for it.
That the petitions are being numer-
ously signed is only a report but thai
comes from a reliable source. At Beaver
Dam, where the movement started, the
petitions were signed by at least a dozen
persons inside Of half an hour. that being
the total number to which that one was
presented 1t is also fact that over In
Chesterfield county there is a similar
movement. the statement having beer
made by man that he would prepare
and circulate a petition asking Gov. Manr
TO resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
Million-Dollar Station.

Work is to begin at an early date In
West Broad street for a new million
dollar station for the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac railroad. This
means that the tracks and the small
station known as Elba will be taken
from Broad street. 1t means also that
the connection tracks from Elba to the
Byrd street station will be discontin-
ued.
President William Fl. White Is au-
thority for the statement that the
work is to be done at once. The sta
ton will be adjacent to the residential
section of the western end of the city
One of the main reasons for the new
station and the abandonment of the
tracks of the present Broad street line
is that the double track system be-
tween Washington and this city will
then amount to something. The old
single connection track for some three
miles, serpentine and undulating
through the city, reduced the speed
of trains to five or six miles an hour
The new tracks will detour the trains
around the city after they have reach
ed the new station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
STUART UNOPPOSED
SINCE TUCKER QUIT
Likely to Have Clear Field in
Virginia for the
Governorship.
SWANSON AND ELLYS0N
SUBJECTED TO ATTACK
Allen Case Also Responsible for An
tagonism Toward Gov. Mann.
New Station for Richmond.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, April 5. 1913.
Possibly when Mr.. Tucker scanned the
gubernatorial race track and found that
1t was pretty we'll crowded with III. c.
Stuart, he decided to get out of the con-
test" said friend of the gentleman from
Russell after reading the card from Mr..
Tucker declaring he was out of the con-
test.
1t is not going too far to say that the
consensus of opinion here for some two
years has been that the nomination would
go to Mr.. Stuart this time merely for the
asking. and there is no question that Mr..
Tucker would have been defeated-or Mr..
ANYBODY else will be-by good majority.
This is no disparagement of Mr.. Tucker.
who Is very strong. 1t means that the
people of Virginia four years ago virtual
~ promised the nomination to Mr.. Stuart,
and they are intending to keep that
promise
Another factor is this: Though Mr..
Tucker kicked the corpse" when he with
drew from the contest-that is, he admin
istered a severe roasting to the machine
the truth of the business Is that 1t has
been known for some time that the ma
chine would support Mr.. Stuart. True,
Mr.. Stuart has never been a very enthu-
siastic machine man. but he has never
been bitter or vindictive toward the men
who compose that wing of the party.
With the cordial support OF the machine,
with a very strong personal following,
with record as a member or the state
corporation commission, wide acqualnt-
ance Mr.. Stuart would have won easily.
1t is not believed at this time that any
one will oppose him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
Rounding Up the Voters.

For the first time I'm the history of the
state. when there is no fight of conse-
quence impending. the business men have
forced an organization of young men for
the purpose of inducing the young men of
the city to register and pay taxes and be
prepared to exercise the right of citizen
ship. IL the voting strength of the city
was in keeping with its population-that
IS. il the usual ratio We're applied-the
city would cast more than 5000 votes at
every election instead of a paltry 10000 to
1900.
The younger men have set about their
task i'm earnest, making personal appeals
to the voters, getting names of all who
are not on the lists and never letting uE
till they have gotten their names on the
registration books. They declare tina,
there is nothing behind the movement but
n determination to arouse in the youns
man a spirit of civic pride and to display
an interest I'm the government and vel
fare of the city. The final dat for regis
tration is May 3. this permitting vote a,
the regular November election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
After Ellyson's Scalp.

II reports from Washington are cor
rect anti-machine folks are engaged In
an effort to make Col. Robert E. Lee OF
Fairfax enter the race for lieutenant gov
ernor, In opposition to ]. Taylor Ellyson.
who has held that position for some years
and who will be a candidate for the
nomination this fall. 1t Is expected that
Col Lee will get into the race. He Is
very popular.
One of the grounds of opposition to Mr..
Ellyson is that he listened to a PROPOSE
ton to consider the cases of the Aliens.
the contention being that he had no right
10 listen to any sort of appeal or to have
any conference in connection with the
matter. regardless of the fact that the
Governor of Virginia was out of the
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
See What Cash
Will Do for You

We have been fortunate in securing Of this
establishment REIPLINGER, who well known in the
furniture business this city, and he will be glad welcome his
many patrons His excellent judgment
and long experience of furnishings your
helping you decide any your furnishing problems
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
Must Have Good Records.

Confederate veterans who receive PEN
sions In this state are required TO have
good records, not only as soldiers but as
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-22
AUTO BANDIT IS
FOUND GUILTY
James Perry, Convicted of Highway
Robbery After Eighteen Minutes
Deliberation Of Jury.

Chicago, March 21.-James Perry
leader Of Chicago's band Of automobile
robbers, was found guilty of highway
robbery and his punishment flxed at
from year to life In prison following
deliberations lasting only eighteen
minutes by a jury in Judge George
Kersten's court yesterday. 1t is left
to the discretion of the state board OF
pardons how long Perry will serve.
The defendant was convicted OF
holding up and robbing John j, Shee.
han, 4301 Grand boulevard, on New
Years night. Robert Webb, another
member of the gang OF thieves, who
already has received sentence from
one to fourteen years in prison, turned
states evidence and testified against
Perry.
Threats against Webb by other mem.
bers of the gang and their friends In
carcerated in the county Jail, because
of his testimony against Perry, caused
Jailer Will T. Davies to have him
transferred to another section Of the
Jail and to have strong guard placed
about him on the way from the prison
and in the court room.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-22
MUSICAS HID HAIR
VALUED AT 100000
Officers Find Immense Quantity ot
Silken Tresses Stored in
Stable In Brooklyn.

New York, March 21--Creditors OF
Antonio Musica and his son, Philip,
the hair importers, who are under ar
rest in New Orleans, charged here with
obtaining over a million dollars from
twenty-five banks through fraudulent
invoices learned today that human
hair valued at 100000 had been found
In secret sub-cellar of stable own
ed by the Musicas In the Bay Ridge
section Of Brooklyn.
Deputy sheriffs made the discovery
while conducting a search on a writ
Of attachment yesterday. They found
217 bags Of fine quality hair stored in
the cellar. AN expert appraised 1t as
worth as much as 100000. A search
also was made of the Musica residence
and the house was found to have been
shorn of many Of its most valuable
furnishings.
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HARRISON co. BOYS
IN l-ACRE CONTEST

Logan, March 21:-To arrange for
the one-acre corn contest among the
boys of Harrison county between the
ages Of 10 and 18 years, representa-
tives of the Commercial clubs of Dun
lap, Woodbine Missouri Valley and
Logan and eight farmers clubs -
Harrison county. met In the I. 0. o. F.
hall here.
DR.. M. A. Humphrey, president OF
the logan Commercial club, called the
meeting to order, and then explained
the object of the meeting.
After a full presentation Of different
views concerning how best to proceed
to interest the boys in the one-acre
corn contest, it was finally decided to
award adequate prizes.
In the county contests it was decid-
ed to award prizes Of $50, $40, $50, $40
and $40, and In the event the amounts
paid by the different commercial
clubs and different farmers clubs ex-
ceeded the total Of these, the surplus
Is to be awarded pro rata among the
contestants producing over 100 bushels
of corn to the acre.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-22
CLAIMS MADERO
WAS MURDERED
MEXICAN EDITOR SAYS OFFICIALS
WE'RE KILLED IN THE
PALACE.

San Francisco, Cal, March 21.--Col
Manuel Blanche Alcalde, publisher OF
the New Era, Mexico City newspaper
generally regarded as the mouthpiece
of the late President Madero's admin
istration, arrived here with the asser'
tion that he lis in position to
prove" that Madero was shot to death
and that Vice President Suarez was
strangled In the national palace on the
night OF Feb. %, and their bodies TAX
en- to the prison in an automobile
"The reported assault by the guard :
said Alcalde, twas merely farcical
lruse and a, part Of the plot. X thu
automobile was fired upon the guards
were only pouring lead into the dead
bodies of the president and vice presi
dent, who were murdered in the PAL
ace hours before"
Colonel Alcalde described himself as
an intimate friend of Madero. His
mission in this country, he said. would
be to expose the plot which brought
about the Diaz uprising and the alleg.
ed assassination OF Madero and
Suarez.
Accompanied by his wife, two small
children and his brother, Alcalde fed
from Mexico City Feb. %, taking an
obscure route to Salina Cruz. The
party disguised themselves as peas
ants. On reaching the west coast port
the party remained for twelve days in
seclusion, believing they would be kill
ed If discovered by agents of the new
government. They chartered barge
to reach Acapulco, upon which they
took passage with other refugees.
Shot Gov. Gonzales.
Ell Paso, Texas, March 21.--Mexicans
arriving at Juarez from the south to-
day declared that they were part Of a
firing squad which executed Abraham
Gonzales, governor Of Chihuahua un-
der the Madero government, a fortnight
ago Gonzales was killed under the no.
torious fugitive law these Mexicans