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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
JUDGE LINDSEY TO SPEAK.
Will Appear at suaragist Mas
Meeting Next Sunday.

Arrangements have been completed for
a big mass meeting of suffragists at the
Columbia Theater next Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. when the principal speakerc
will be Judge Ben Lindsey Of Denver
DIR. Anna Howard Shaw. president of the
National American Woman Suffrage As
ISOLATION. and Representative william
Kent of California.
Judge Lindsey is to utilize the occasion
to make his first public reply to the
charges recently made against him in
Colorado by his opponents. who have
started petition, to have him recalled.
His speech Is expected to be similar to
his famous story Of the Beast and the
Jungle" concerning political conditions In
Colorado.
The meeting is to be held under the
auspices Of the congressional committee
of the National American Woman Suf-
frage Association. DR.. Shaw, the presi-
dent. recently returned from the interna-
tional suffrage congress at Budapest, and
is to tell Of her experiences there and the
bearing they have on the suffrage cam
paign in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
KILLED WHILE AT PRAYER.
Colored Minister Shot Through
Heart.

: SALISBURY, Md, August 23.-Just as
Asbury Waters (colored), a local preach
err. was raising his hands in prayer at a
negro camp meeting near here last
night. an unknown negress slipped
into the kneeling crowd. pulled "a pistol
from her dress folds and fired a bullet
into Waters heart. He died instantly.
Immediately after. Sallie Milburn. an
other negress, shot Clinton Sossless in
the jaw. He Is expected to die.
Waters slayer escaped in the con-
fusion and excitement, but the Milbourn
woman was captured later. The shoot
ing in both cases was caused by jealousy
of the women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
TOBACCO POOLS IN BALANCE.
Supreme Court to Decide Whether
Alliances Are Illegal.

The fate OF tobacco pooling associa-
tons, as well as other farmers ofgani-
zatfons organized to get better prices,
will come before the Supreme Court In
October when an attack will be made
upon the constitutionality OF the Ken
lucky statute legahzing tobacco pooling
organizations. 1t also is claimed to be
in conflict with the Sherman antitrust
law.
The joint tobacco commission of Con-
gress. investigating the effect Of foreign
governmental purchases Of American to-
bacco, is considering a proposal to recon-
mend to Virginia and Carolina tobacco
growers the formation Of pooling organi-
cations similar to those in Kentucky as
the only method of getting living price
out of their tobacco crop. Should the
Supreme Court annul the Kentucky stat
ute the pooling idea might not be avail
able to the Virginia and Carolina grow
ers.
The exact status Of tobacco pooling or
CARNATIONS has never been before the Su-
preme Court It is said that the decision
in the case will apply equally to all farm
ers' alliances to get better prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
GETS 5000 LOOT IN HOTEL.
Robber, Thought to Be Bellboy,
Takes Gems and Currency.

DAYTON, Ohio, August o3.-Local po-
lice are investigating a five-thousand- dol
lar robbery which was discovered here to-
day. Last Thursday Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Burnham of Los Gatos. Cal. deposited
diamonds and currency to the amount of
5000 at the desk Of local hotel where
they are stopping. Saturday morning the
money was missing, as also was a bell
boy, A. H. Sanders. who had been work.
ing but a few weeks at the hotel. The
bellboy for whom the police are now
searching claims to have come here from
the Grand Pacific Hotel In Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
WEST SOON GETS CROP FUNDS.
First Government Deposits Will Be
Made Early in September.

Banks in the central and far western
states soon will begin receiving their
share Of the y-million-dollar crop
moving fund that the government is
placing in the agricultural states.
The first western deposits will be made
during the early part of September. in
Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cal.
Denver, Col; Chicago, ILL.,: Evansville,
Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Ind; Des
Moines and Sioux City. Iowa; Kansas
City and Wichita, Kan; Baltimore. Md.
Detroit, Mich: Duluth, Minneapolis and
st. Paul Mimi: Kansas City, st. Joseph
and St Louis, Mo-: Lincoln and Omaha,
Neb.; Portland. Ore; Cincinnati. Cleve-
land and Columbus. Ohio; Seattle and
Spokane WASH, and Milwaukee, Wis.
Forty-two cities In southern states also
are to receive deposits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Captures Monster Swordfish.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, August 23-Es-
tablishing what is said to be a world rec
ord with rod and reel, W. c. Boschen of
New York brought to gaff Off Catalina Is
land today 355-pound swordfish. after q
fight lasting ninety minutes. The fish
was twelve feet in length with q sword
four feet long and seven inches wide at
the base.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
TO SEE COWBOYS CONTEST.
Secretary Will Attend Frontie,
DAYS Celebration.

CHEYENNE. Wyo., August 2S.-Secre-
tary Garrison Of the war Department
and his party this morning left Fort D.
A. Russell. where they passed the night.
for the Pole mountain maneuvers re-
serve, thirty miles northwest Of Chey-
enne. -
They will return to Cheyenne and attend
the frontier days celebration, witnessing
contests to establish worlds championship
for broncho busters and in steer roping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
JUMPS WHILE HANDCUFFED.
Sherif's Prisoners Desperate Effort
to Escape From Train.

GOSHEN, Ind, August 23-Though his
wrists were handcuffed. August Smith
Jumped from a lavatory window of a
Lake shore train as II passed through
here early today, but effected only tenn
porary escape from Gus Scharl, WIS
consin sheriff, who telephoned back from
the trains next stop at Elkhart. ten
miles away. and effected rearrest Oh
the prisoner through local police.
Smith was injured in jumping from the
train and was apprehended when he
stopped at a sawmill to demand a file
for cutting his handouts off. Sheriff
SeharI refused TO tell where he is from,
but said he was returning Smith from
the east TO a Wisconsin county where
he is wanted for abduction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Army Orders.

The resignation by First Lieut.. John
C. Griffin. Medical Reserve Corps, has
been accepted by the President, to take
effect August -, 1913.
Leave of absence for eighteen days
is granted Capt. George II. White. in
fantry.
Sergt. Christian I. Preuss, Hospital
Corps, is relieved from further tempo
rary duty at the Army Medical School,
this city, and VIII be sent to Fort Tot
ten, N Y, for duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Five May Become Ensigns.

Five warrant officers of the navy re-
Gently were examined for appointment as
ensigns In the navy under the law author
izing a limited number of such promotions
each year. They are Boatswain Ralph
Martin, Gunner Maxwell Case. Boatswain
Frank Hindrelet, Chief Machinist August
Schulze and Machinist Frank G. Kutz.
The examination papers are now under
consideration by the examining board. 1t
is expected that the result of the exam
ination will be announced about the LIST
of October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
FIFTH OF FAMILY DEAD.
Body Found Burned in Barn That Of
Mrs. Sternweis.

DUBUQUE, Iowa. August o3.-It was
positively demonstrated today that the
body found in the burned barn at the
Sternweis' home was that Of Mrs. Stern
weis. This was determined when gold
and other false teeth were discovered in
the ashes OF the ruins. The authorities
take this as proof that Mrs. Sternweis
murdered her husband and three children,
burned the farm buildings and then COM
mitted suicide. The funeral for the five
dead was held today
i The question of which died first-hus-
band wife or childrer--.s expected to
occupy the attention of the courts, as
the estate is now believed to be worth
fully 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
OREGON 70 GO IN SERVICE.
TxmOus Vessel Will Be First One
to 60 Through Canal.

The historic old battleship Oregon,
now In reserve at the Bremerton navy
yard. soon win be placed in commission
again and ordered to proceed to Guam
tanamo, Cuba, to join the Atlantic
fleet.
"She will be the first large warship
to pass through the Panama canal
said Secretary Daniels. "and her cruise,
recalling the famous run she made
around South America to Join Admiral
SIMPSONS fleet of Santiago, will 1T
tingly emphasize the great saving in
time and distance the canal will per-
init. Afterward, some time next year,
the Oregon will lead the Atlantic feet
through the canal to the Pacific coast"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
PITTMAN BUST UNVEILED.
Gift Of Shorthand Reporters to City
of Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, August 23.-The
National Shorthand Reporters Associa-
ton today unveiled and formally present
ed to the city of Cincinnati q bust Of
the late Benn Pittman, the developer Of
photography in America. as a token OF
its Indebtedness to him. and In further
recognition Of his services in the de-
velopment and propagation Of phonetic
shorthand. The presentation was made
by J. E. Fuller of Goddey College, Will
mington, Del.
The bust will be placed in the public
library here. where the presentation was
made today. A large delegation Of short
hand reporters who have been In conven-
ton in Chicago attended the ceremonies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Petitioner Cites Objections.
STRIKERS ACCEPT OFFER.
Return to Work Tomorrow on the
Open-Shop Plan.

CLARkSBURG. w. Va, August D.
Striking employees of the Phillips Sheet
and Tin Plate Company in mass meeting
tonight decided to accept the company's
proposal to return to work on the open
shop plan. John Ross, superintendent
Of the plant announced work would be
resumed at once.
300 more Wednesday. The plant was
closed by the company few weeks ago
when 800 employees struck in sympathy
with strikers at the cOmpany's rope
plant in Steubenville Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
BAVARIANS MEET TODAY.
Fifty-two Sections in Annual Con.
vention at Toledo.

TOLEDO, Ohio. August 23.-The annual
of fifty-two sections OF the
National Bavarian Association of North
America will be held in Toledo from
Sunday till Wednesday.
These sections are located in New York.
Philadelphia, Cincinnati. Cleveland, Pitts
burgh. Buffalo. Wheeling and other
eastern and middle western cities.
The Toledo section will entertain the
100 delegates who are expected to at
tend with a reception Sunday afternoon.
The convention will begin Monday. Louis
Schick Of New York is the national pres
ident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
DICE BOX, LECTURES JUDGE.
'.Bloomin' Shame" That Hes Held
for Theft. He SAYS

CHICAGO, August 23.-"Dice Box"
Mcclure. more properly known az
Eugene Grant wanted in New York city
for the alleged theft of railway mileage
books. gave hitch to his trousers to-
DAY. fixed Municipal Judge Graham with
his eye and spoke through a mat of
whiskers: Judge. they amt no gov
ernor in New York, and you know it.
You amt got no right TO hold me, and
Its a bloomin shame
The court. however, held dice Box"
pending the arrival of reuuisition papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
HAMMERsTE1N's SON REPLIES.
Denies Allegations Of Metropolitan
Opera Company.

NEW YORK, August 23.-Arthur
Hammerstein today filed an answer to
the injunction proceedings brought
against his father, Oscar Hammerstein,
by the Metropolitan Opera Company to
restrain them from producing grand
opera in English here this fall. Oscar
Hammerstein's answer made public yes
terday was fled with his sons answer.
Arthur Hammerstein denies that he
actually engaged with Oscar Hammer
stein. in the production Of grand opera,
other than as an employe. He further
denies all Of the Metropolitan Opera
Company's allegations that might tend
to establish cause OF action against
his father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
0NLEY MCCORMICK FREED
Habeas Corpus Petition of Exon.
vict Is Granted.

ATLANTA. Ga, August 23.-Holding
that the prisoner was not subject to ex-
tradition because he had not entered
Georgia with the intention of escaping
justice. Circuit Judge Bell today granted
the habeas corpus petition of Onley Nc
Cormick, arrested recently on a Pennsyl-
vania state charge Immediately after he
had been released from the federal peni-
Tertiary.
Mccormick had served a term of twenty
months for using the mails to defraud
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
TOURISTS FLOCK TO CANAL,
From January Until July 18,072
Visitors See Big Ditch.

A record number of tourists visited the
Panama Canal Zone during the first six
months Of the present year and reports at
the isthmian steamship offices indicate
that the number Of visitors during the
coming dry season will establish still an
other record.
From January until July 1892 visitors
inspected the great work, which is nearly
as many as the entire number of sight
seers viewing the canal in 1872
In the past four years 6S.O24 tourists
have landed in Colon. on the Atlantic side,
while only few hundred arrived in Pan
anna .ity, at the Pacific entrance,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
WILL PREACH TO DEAF,
J. D. Rockefeller's Sermon to Be
INTERPRETED to Convention DeleIates.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, August 23.-if
present plans are carried out John D.
Rockefeller. through an interpreter, to-
morrow will preach a short sermon to
delegates attending the national conven-
ton Of the deaf here. Mrs. Elmer E.
Bates. chairman of the local committee
of entertainment, announced today that
Mr.. Rockefeller had consented to the
plan.
The sermon will be delivered at the
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Of which
the Oil king Is q member. Afterward he
will shake hands with the deaf delegates.
At about the same hour Rev. Ferdinand
II. Moeller will preach In the sign Ian
guarge at ST. Johns Cathedral. He il q
brother Of Archbishop Moeller of Gin
cinnati
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
FOURTH TRIAL FOR DIR. HYDE.
Physician Must Again Answer for
Murder of Col. Swope.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, August 23.-Dr.
B. Clarke Hyde must face a jury for
the fourth time on the charge of muir
dering Col. Thomas H. Swope, millionaire
phiIanthropist Of this city. This was
decided today when the county court
notified Floyd e. Jacobs, prosecuting
attorney, that the county would supply
the money necessary to pay the expenses
of the prosecution. Prosecutor Jacobs
recently notified the court that unless
the county furnished the necessary
funds the state would have to abandon
the case against the physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Job for Veterinarian.

There Is q job for q veterinarian in
the Quartermaster Corps OF the army.
It pays 81 200 per annum. But appli-
cants must first pass the examination
which is to be held by the civil service
commission September 10, and then to
get the position the successful one will
have to take a long ocean voyage to the
Philippine Islands. That's where. the
vacancy is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
DIR. R. o. TREADwELL, 80, DIES.
Former Harvard Professor Slept in
Box to Avoid Draughts.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H.. August 23.-Dr.
Robert o. Treadwell. who. according to
his friends. slept at night in a wooden
box in order to avoid the possibility of
q draught, died at his home here today.
aged ninety years. He was once an in
structor in languages at Harvard Uni
versity.
On one occasion DR.. Treadwells eccen-
tricities were the subject of legal pro-
ceedings, but the court before whom he
was summoned declared him sane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
His Later Decision.

From the Chicago Tribune.
"Huggins, didn't you tell me you were
going to resign your job as travelling
man for Spotcash & Co. next January!
81 think I did, Snoodle. but I've just
had q confidential talk with the ooss
himself and / find-er-I'm going 10 re-
sign next Saturday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Ex-President Diaz on Tour.

INTERLAKEN. Switzerland, August
23.-Gen Porfirio Diaz ex-President of
Mexico, accompanied by his wife and
other members of his FAMILY, and Gen.
Jose Miguel Gomez. ex-President OF
Cuba, have left here for Lucerne and
will proceed to Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Vice President Among Speakers.

Vice President Marshall and Repre-
sentative John l.. Burnett OF Alabama
have been asked to speak at a mass
meeting of patriotic organizations OF this
city to be held September 10 at Chesa-
peake Beach. Several patriotic organi-
cations of the District have formed
central body. which IL composed OF dele
gates chosen by the orders represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Circulation and Advertising
Go Hand in Hand

The circulation in Washington of The Evening
Star is practically double the city circulation of the
afternoon edition of The Stars afternoon cotem
porary.
Likewise the amount of advertising is usually
more than the combined advertising of any two of
its competitors, and frequently greater than all
three of them combined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Illinois on Way to Annapolis.

NORFOLK. Va. August 23.-The bat
tleship Illinois. having aboard midship-
men from Annapolis, which returned to
sea after coming into Hampton roads
some days ago. passed in the Virginia
capes again today and proceeded up
Chesapeake bay for Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
PETITION FOR REHEAR|NG
Southern Pacific Company De-
MES It Is Stakeholder in
WeIIs-Fargo Company.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 23-In reply
to recent drastic order of the state rail-
road commission slicing every express
rate in California of Wells. Fargo &c
Co. and severely criticising the re-
lationship between the express company
and the Southern Pacific railroad. the
Southern Pacific today filed a. petition
for rehearing. Already Wells, Fargo
& Co. has filed its answer. and the
railroad asks permission to make COM
mon cause with the express company.
Not an Owner Of Express Stock.
1T is respectfully represented" recites
the petition. that the Southern Pacific
is not a principal stockholder of Wells,
Fargo & CO.. but that to the con-
trary your petitioner does not own any
stock In said express company"
What the railroad commission said fol-
lows:
I'VE would say - that there
is a relationship existing between the
officials and stockholders Of some Of
these railroads and this express COM
pany. through stock ownership and con-
troll by the same officials and stockhold-
ers Of the two companies alike, which at
least makes 1t possible for the railroads
to be exploited for the benefit OF the ex-
press company
Petitioner Cites Objections.
The commission took the position that
the express company was a parasite on
the railroad and by milking 1t forced the
railroad to milk the public. In reply the
petition states that the Southern Pacific
will not receive adequate compensation
for hauling business offered to it by
Wells, Fargo & Co.. under the rates fix
ed by the commission, which, being very
little higher than freight rates. will les
sen the company's freight business, in
crease its express business and de-
lay the passenger train service upon
which the express business is carried
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Kills Wife, Commits Suicide.

OMAHA, Neb., August 23.-Robert
Smith today killed his wife Maude by
cutting her thoat and then blew out his
brains. The Smiths had been separated
The tragedy occurred the home of
Henry Penner. where Mrs. Smith was
employed as housekeeper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Francis A. Reilly, Fired Upon
by Friend, Expected
to Succumb.
HUNT FOR SCHULTZ Is ON
IN MANY OTHER CITIES
Wide Net Spread for Alleged Assail-
ant-Suicide Theory
Suggested.

With his life hanging by tae slenderest
thread and death likely to occur at any
moment, Francis A. Reilly. victim of
shots alleged to have been fired by Detlef
II. Schultz. lies on a cot In Casualty Hos
pital. The police are momentarily ex-
pecting his death. In such event. it is
stated, the reward OF SIS offered yester-
day for the apprehension OF Schultz will
be increased to 500.
Photographs Of Schultz were yesterday
sent to the police department of nearby
cities and towns, and police chiefs, town
sergeants, sheriffs and constables were
asked to participate in the search for the
alleged assailant
In messages sent broadcast last night
by the local police, Schultz was de-
scribed as being between thirty and
thirty-five years old, Ave feet nine inches
tail and weighing $50 pounds. It was
stated in the message that he has a
round, smooth face, light hair and brown
eyes.
The further information is given that
Schultz is a neat dresser; that he wore a
dark suit when last seen; that he wears
nose glasses and that he has worked in
several cities for the national committee
Of the progressive party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Cannot Collect Claim.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. August 2a-.Statinx
that 1t has q claim for $4,000 which It
has been unable 70 collect, the First Ma
tional Bank Of Cleveland today filed suit
In the United States district court here,
asking that q receiver be appointed for
the Michigan Buggy Company Of Detroit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Made Chaplain at West Point.

WEST POINT, N. T., August 23.-The
Rev. Percy silver. an Episcopalian, for
merry chaplain at Fort Leavenworth.
Kan. has been appointed by President
Wilson chaplain Of the West Point MIL
itary Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Tribe of Ben Hur.

Committees are at work on plans to give
Cronch state manager, is to organize a
court in GEORGETOWN The doctors of the
court are busy examining the applicants
for admission.
Ar the next regular meeting of Wash
;npton Court No l. there will be a num-
Der of new applications considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
WEEKLY CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
AFFIDAVIT.

I solemnly that the statement represents
only the number of copies of THE EVENING AND SUNDa,
STAR circulated during the days ended August
1013that the number actually Sold DELIVERED
furnished mailed valuable consideration,
fde purchasers subscribers-and the copies SO
unsod. except in the OF to
agents only, from few returns Of unsod papers
have not vet been received.
LEROY w. HEBRON,
Advertising Manager
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
District of Columbia,
Subscribed to before me this twenty third
OF August, AD
JAY B. SMITH,
(geal.) Notary Public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24
Gaynor Ticket Unsettled.

The makeup OF the Gaynor third ticket
remained unsettled today. 1t is known.
however. that a number of those who
have urged the mayor to run independ-
entity likewise have urged him to indorse
the rest of the Fusion city ticket. con-
sisting Of William A. Prendergast for
controller and George McAneny for pres
ident of the board of aldermen.
1t is expected also that the 6aynor
indOrsers will be sure to back Lewis II.
Pounds for president of Brooklyn: George
M. Cromwell for president of Richmond.
and probably Maurice Z. Connolly for
president of Queens, in spite of the fact
that he is to be named on the demo-
cratic ticket. 1t is being represented
tn the MAYOR that the present board OF
estimate should be Endorsed by his ticket
as far as possible.