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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
REDF|ELD PLAN
Other Cabinet Officers, 1t Is
Understood, Favor Extend
ing Half Holidays.

Hearty support, 1t Is understood, is be-
ing given by other cabinet officers to the
plan proposed by Secretary of Commerce
William c. Redfeld for closing the gov
eminent departments half a day Satur-
days for five months instead of for three
months as has been the practice here
tofore. Which members of the cabinet
have responded to Secretary Redfield's
request for an opinion the matter
would not be stated by officers of the De-
partment of Commerce this morning, al
though they asserted that prompt replies
were being received. They likewise re-
fused to disclose the contents Of those
letters which had been received.
Government clerks who were talked to
In the matter think the plan would be
an excellent one, of course, and they
are hoping that nothing will be in the
way OF the order when it comes time to
promulgate one. In official circles, how
ever, there is no doubt whatever ex-
pressed but that other cabinet officers
will follow the lead of Secretary Redfield
who. it is understood, intends to give
the employees of his department the five
months of Saturday half holidays, wheth-
err the others do so or not. All that was
needed, 1t was declared this morning, was
somebody to take the initiative step. Sec
rotary Redfield has done this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
N COBB MEETS NAV|N
AND SIGNS CONTRACT
Never Expected to Get $751;
600, He Says-Fine May
Cause Hitch.

DETROIT. April 25.-After a conference
with President Navin this afternoon.
Tyrus Cobb. center fielder of the Detroit
American League base ball club. attached
his name to 1913 contract. The terms
were not given out.
Application to the national commission
for Cobb's reinstatement was Immediately
made.
Cobb appeared at Navin's office this
morning and player and owner went
into their first conference on the salary
question. Before reaching Detroit he
knew nothing of fine that the national
commission might attach. He said he
out and does not report to his club by the
opening of the season is liable to a fine.
This new angle to the argument will
cause a hitch.
Il received an offer from Mr. Navin
just before starting north said Ty. He
would not say what the offer was. but
intimated it was better than $4,000
Cobb's big point in his interview was that
he never expected to get $4,000 from the
Detroit club.
Il just mentioned that figure as my
opening shot. but never had any serious
hopes of getting it, he commented.
Charles Laten, an amusement promoter
from Cleveland. offered Cobb $4,000 to
play with the Cleveland club in the new
Federal League. Cobb laughed at the
offer I'm no FOOL he commented.
Yes. l will talk with them, but not
long,"
Cobb brought his Tiger uniform along
He is ready to play at a moments notice.
Regarding his failure to appear at Gulf
port, he said Mr.. Navin sent him note
saying his presence was not particularly
necessary there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
REGARDED AS MEMORABLE"
Austria Hungary's Ambassador Com
ments on Presidents Address.

DR.. Constantin Dumba. new ambassa-
dor from Austria Hungary to the United
States. who presented his credentials to
President Wilson. after delivering the
customary felicitations from his ruler.
said to the President:
ALLOW me 10 add that. as far as I am
personally concerned. l congratulate my
self on being sent to Washington on the
eve OF the discussion of momentous issues
raised by your memorable address Of in
auguration. The necessity of more hu-
manity. Of a higher valuation Of the in
dividual life of the poor and humble. of
more human solidarity in the desperate
struggle for life. are demands which, en-
phasized by your eloquent address. Mr..
President, will henceforth remain within
the scope of practical American politics.
THE triumph of these principles can
only improve the lot Of many thousands
of my compatriots. who. mostly repre-
senting the element of unskilled laborers.
immigrate to this country in ever-increas-
ing numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
NEW HOSPITAL READY
TO RECEIVE PATIENTS
Formal Opening Tomorrow Evening
Will Be Marked by
Reception.

The formal opening OF the Washington
Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. No 4
Iowa circle. will take place tomorrow
evening. Cards have been sent to all the
ply sicians and dentists of the city and
many others, inviting them to attend the
opening reception rendered by the board
Of governors, the board of lady managers
and the members of the medical STAFF.
The reception will be from $50 to 1920
pm, and those who go will be conducted
through the institution and it's advantages
will be pointed out.
The remodeling Of the building has been
completed. and 1t has been fully equipped
The beds are in place and all of the ap-
pliances known to science for the treat
ment Of the diseases which will be treated
in this hospital have been installed. In
fact, as it was declared today, We are
all ready for an operation If 1t is neces-
sary to perform one"
DIR. T. F. Wickliffe of this city has been
appointed resident physician. The other
members Of the medical staff. as we'll as
the board of governors, which is headed
by DR.. Forest J. Prettyman, chaplain of
the United States Senate. and the board
of lady managers. headed by Mrs. Champ
Clark, will be announced later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
NEW TARIFF BILL ExCITES
DIPLOMATS IN CAPITAL

The diplomatic body in Washington.
having just been able To obtain official
copies of the new tariff bill and the ac-
companying reports and handbook. is in
buzz OF excitement over the administra-
live features of the measure
Generally, there IS a disposition 10 ar
cept the dutiable sections OF the bill with
out protest. because, although there have
been increases or the tax on Iuxuries.
the foreign exporters may find their COM
pensation in the larger markets expectea
10 result from the lower duties on articles
of necessity and oil common use.
So far there have been no formal rro,as,s
against the pending legislation. bur II il
admitted that most OF the embassj.s
and legations have called the attention
OF the state Department To the prohable
effect upon existing treaties of Som ~
the administrative sections OF The hsIl
These representations have been sI1nnla-
mented by many private conversation
between the ambassadors and ministers
in Washington and prominent senator's
and representatives we'll as executive
officers.
The attitude OF the German govern
ment as disclosed in the formal renre-
sensations made To the State Department
10y Count Bernstorm recently has had
effect upon other nations. IL may be
stated upon authority that serious anx-
iety has been caused in France by sew
eral of the administrative clauses of the
new BILL especially those obliging mer-
chants u show their books and papers
and the clause discriminating in favor
Of American shipping.
Rules of the same sort existed in
former times in France. in f4vor OF
French shipping. They have been abol-
ished there and elsewhere. as entailing
retaliation They might at need be re-
established The attention of the Amerj-
can government is being called 10 these
and some other points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
DANIELS GOES TO RALEIGH.
Called to Old Home by News of Loss
hY Fire.

Secretary OF the Navy Daniels. called
home by the news of the almost total
destruction by fire of the plant of the
Raleigh. N. c., News and Observer, his
newspaper property, caught the 9:45
O'Clock train this morning for the south.
He will remain over Monday.
His plan to go to Annapolis. where Mrs
Daniels was to have Joined him tomor-
row. for his first inspection of the estab-
ishment Of the Naval Academy has
been abandoned. He intended to remain
at Annapolis over Sunday, returning Mon
day morning. This time he will spend in
Raleigh.
Only the mailing files of the News and
Observer plant were saved. according to
press dispatches. The fire broke out in
the basement Of the building at 6:1O
o'clock last night mounting rapidly. In
a few moments the entire structure was
consumed in smoke.
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CHILD SITS UP IN COFFIN.
Grandmother Drops Dead at "Fu-
neral and Boy Really Succumbs L

BUTTE. Cal, April 25-While members
of the family and relatives were grouped
about the open coffin of Mrs. j. r. Bur-
ney's three-year old son yesterday. listen
ing to the funeral service, the body
moved, and presently the child. clad in
its shroud. sat up and gaZed about the
room His eyes caught those of his
grandmother. Mrs. l.. p Smith. eighty
one years old. The aged woman stared
at the child as if hypnotized. Then she
sank into chair. dead.
AS she fell the child dropped back into
it's coffin, from which ii was quickly
snatched by the mother. physician
said there was no hope for the boy. and
death came few hours later.
Today there were two collins in the
Rurney home Double services were held,
and the child and its grandmother were
buried side by side.
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VOTES FOB WOMEN" ON BOMB
Found on Doorstep of Bank in Wales
But Fuse Is Extinguished.

CARDIFF, Wales, April 25.-"Votes for
Women " r. I. p" We're the words
painted on a bomb found this morning
by a patrolman on the doorstep of Lloyd s
bank in this city.
The fuse attached to the bomb was
burning when it was discovered and was
pluckily seized and eXtinguished by the
policeman.
LONDON, April 25.-The unknown
philanthropist who is always in attend
ance at the police courts when suffragette
leaders are brought up for trial today
on Mrs. Charlotte Despard. Miss Nina
Boyle and Mrs. Wood yesterday when
they refused to pay. They We're sentenced
TO II days, 10 days and Z days imprison-
ment, respectively. in default, but to-
day they were released.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
HOTEL GUESTS ESCAPE FIRE.
Hundred Persons Driven Out by
Flames at Steubenville, Ohio.

STEEBENVILAE, Ohio, April 25.-Ffre
was discovered at an early hour this
morning in the Imperial Hotel. and short
" after in the warehouse and stables of
F. NJ Yoacum. There were about 100
guests in the hotel at the time. All of
them managed to escape without injury.
When the firemen had succeeded in con-
trolling the flames at the hotel fire was
discovered in the warehouse. 1t had OBJ
tanned such Roadway when they arrived
on the scene that it had spread to dwell
ings nearby Three houses, twelve sta
bles and the warehouse were destroyed.
The fires are supposed to have been OF
an incendiary origin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
PURE FOOD LAW HARMONY.
Department of Agriculture Agencies
Working Together on New Line.

Enforcement of the pure food law
henceforth will be solely to see that the
provisions of the law are strictly obeyed
while at the same time no attempt will
be made to punish manufacturers and
importers who can show that they are
honestly trying to live up to the spirit
of the statute. according to officials of
the Department of Agriculture.
Particular attention was called by them
today to the fact that everything now
was running smoothly between the Sec
retarys office. the solicitors office and
the bureau of chemistry and that all
agencies of the department were working
together for the proper application of
the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
Sleeps Seventy-Seven Days.

CHERBOURG, France. April 25.-When
I,eon Jean, a roepmaker. woke up yes
terday he was amazed to find himself in
a hospital instead Of at home. He had
been asleep seventy-seven days, although
he thought he had been in bed only
few hours Jean could not be awakened
February g. and he was sent to hospital
by members Of his family. The present
health Of the ropemaker seems to be very
good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
Bottlers Threaten to Strike.

NEW YORK. pril pa strike of
about 900 members of the Mineral Water
Bottlers and Drivers Union was threat
ened today in an ultimatum sent by union
leaders to the employers demanding a
ffty-four- hour week, ten legal HOLIDAYS
q wear and an increase in pay of 81 a
week. If the demands are not granted
bv April % the ultimatum states that a
strike will be declared May 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
POPE Plus MUCH BETTER.
Cardinal Merry del Val Says Pontiff
Is Victim of Grip.

ROME, April 25.-Pope Plus was much
better today. Cardinal Merry del Val In
formed the .Rs. Rev. Joseph Schrembs.
Bishop of Toledo. that the Pope lis suf-
fering from the consequences OF an at
tack OF grip. which would have passed
unnoticed II it had affected an ordinary
person."
The cardinal will give an audience to-
Bishop Schrembs-
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OVERCOMING" THE TOPIC.
Discussed at the National New
Thought Center Wednesday Night.

At the National New Thought Center.
Washington Loan and Trust Building
Wednesday evening the subject discussed
was overcoming Some of the most
be autiful promises of the Book OF Books
are held out to those who overcome, 1t
was declared, and history confirms the
truth that "he that ruleth his spirit is
greater than he that taketh city,
The Christ way of Overcoming.
pointed out over and over again. declared
the speaker, is to overcome evil with
good, put out the wrong by putting In the
right. as we Danish darkness by turning
on the light.
The subject for next Wednesday is
Spiritual Reciprocity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
RESUMPTION OF WORK
IN BELGIUM IRREGULAR
Some Trades Unions Order
Men to Stay Out Un-
til May |.

BRUSSELS. Belgium. April 25.-More
than half the Belgian workers who took
part In the strike for equal suffrage re-
turned to their employment today. but
the resumption of work was irregular in
some parts of the country. Some of the
trade unions ordered their men to begin
today, others tomorrow and still others
Monday next while some are determined
to remain out until May 1.
Disagreeable surprises met the hands
who had struck at factories in the sub
urbs of Brussels When they appeared
at the gates this morning ready to recon-
mence work. all the old employees were
denied admission and told that they were
discharged.
Decision Is Accepted.
LIEGE. Belgium, April 25.-The decision
of the national socialist congress at Brus-
sells ordering a resumption of work
throughout Belgium has been fully ac-
cepted by the strikers here. and in the
surrounding industrial cities. All the fac
tories and other concerns have re-started
and business has resumed it's normal con-
dition, except at the steel works, whose
furnaces died down during the strike
These will be in running order again by
Monday next
LA LOUvIERE. Belgium. April %
The strikers in this region returned tc
work this morning almost without an
exception.
LILLE. France April 23.-Nearly 2,00f
children of Belgian strikers. who have
been cared for by sympathizers here dur
ing the strike In Belgium. started fol-
home today All of them carried presents
with them from their temporary guard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
Princess, Driving Aero, Hurt.

BERLIN. April 25.-The accident in
which the Princess Shakoffshoya and
Vsevolod Abramovitch were injured while
flying in a biplane at Johanisthal yester-
day resulted in the death of the latter
today from conclusion of the brain. 1t is
learned that the princess, who is a certi-
fed Russian pilot. was steering the ma
chine at the time 1t dashed to the ground.
She is only slightly injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
system" Policeman Gets Ten Years.

NEW YORK, April 25-Thomas F.
Robinson. late of the police department
and the System" was sentenced today
to serve not less than six years nor more
than ten years at hard labor IN Sing Sing
prison He was convicted recently OF ex-
forting money IS a patrolman from keep
ers of disreputable resorts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
Accepts Specialists Resignation.

The Secretary of the Interior has ac-
cepted the resignation OF DIR. Kendric c.
Babcock as specialist In higher educa-
ton, bureau of education. DIR. Babcock
has been appointed dean OF the faculty OF
liberal arts of the University OF Illinois.
and will enter on his new duties next
month He has been In the bureau OF
education since October. l21A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
LEGISLATION for Panama Exposition

Legislation 10 provide free admission to
all articles imported from foreign coun-
tries for exhibition at the Panama-Cali-
fornia exposition at San Diego is pro-
posed in bill introduced by Representa-
tive Ketner of California. The measure
also would require the exposition to de-
post with the Treasury Department suf
ficient cash pledges or bonds to cover
awards, medals. certificates. prizes. pre-
miums and all other obligations of the
exposition with exhibitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
Called to Presbyterian Board.

PITTSBURGH. April 25.-Announcement
was made here last night that Rev. Dr.
Jesse c. Bruce. pastor of the First Pres
byterian Church of Grafton, a suburb,
has been called to the secretaryship of
the Presbyterian board of church cree
ton. In all probability DIR. Bruce will
accept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25

fourth district-William j. Macdonald OF
Michigan.
Secretary of legation at Copenhagen.
Denmark-Alexander r. Magruder OF
Maryland.
United States circuit judge fourth cir
cuit-Charles A. Moods Of South Caro-
lima
Assistant attorney generai-Samuei j.
Graham OF Pennsy lvania.
United States attorneys-Anthony Van
Wagenen of Iowa. northern district OF
Iowa. and John A Awkward of Wiscon-
sin, western district of Wisconsin.
Auditor for the Navy pepartment-fd-
ward Luckow OF Wisconsin.
Collector of internal revenue. district OF
North Dakota-James Coffey of south
Dakota
Collectors Of customs-John J. Bell OF
Mich. and William II. Berry of Pennsyl-
vania. for Il district OF Philadelphia
Postmasters Appointed.
Nearly hundred pohtmasters were
named. including Sherlock Swami OF Bal
timore. Robert T.. Springsteen of In
Ohio: William II. Cottrell OF Princeton
\. J.; +. T. Ianterman OF East Orange
y j., and B. NJ Burger of Dallas. Tex
Those from nearby states are as follows
Virginia-William c. Johnston. VIII
liamsburg: Arthur W. Sinclair. Manassas
and John E. Rogers. Strasburg.
West Nirginia-Jerry W. Dinges. Hunt
ington. and Talbot II. Buchanan. Wells
burg.
Marion. and P. NJ. Murray. WATERFORD.
Hugh NJ. Smith had been slated TO sue
coed George NJ. Bowers as fish COMMITS
sioner for several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-25
Resolution of Thanks.

A resolution also was adopted thanking
ALI those who had aided in the success
and comfort of the council and conclud-
ed that I'VE especially appreciate the
honor and privilege extended by our es-
teemed and trusted President Wilson. and
the gracious and talented Mrs. Wilson
for opening the White House and receiv-
ing the delegates and visitors OF the Ma
tional Council
Before the gavel OF President Mrs
Pennybacker fell at precisely 1O:43 O'Clock
last night for the final adjournment until
the Chicago biennial in June. 1914. the
body stood and sang "Blest Be the Tie
That Binds"
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BIG PLANTATION AREAS
ENDANGERED BY FLOODS
Section in the Vicinity of New
Orleans Likely to Be
Inundated.

NEW ORLEANS. April 23.-After .
desperate all-night fight an army OF 2e0
men had strengthened the main line leNes
at Remy SO that il he'd out against the
threatening ssissippi flood tide this
morning. \ driving rainstorm pelted the
weakened entertainments throughout tho
night but hundreds Of bags Of sand kept
back the river. IL the ievee should break
the own Of Lutchar and scores OF VII
lagos would be flooded. II Was not be-
lieved the water would sweep southwark
beyond Renner. twelve miles north ~
New Orleans
In the parishes of 81. lar 5 and st.
John the Baptist fine ric. and pefidu.
tobacco plantations would be flooded ana
the Tazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad
between New Orleans and Baton Rouge
put out Of commission.
Critical Condition at Remy.
Al y o'clock this morning the sitUa-
ton at Remy still was considered critl-
cal. In the threatened district south
ward. however. all persons had been
warned 10 flee by horsemep who started
out soon after midnight. Life loss, II
the levee should break probably would
be negligible. but the property damage
would mount into the millions. Work on
the old levee at Remy. which began
crumblfng yesterday afternoon, was
abandoned al midnight. and the army or
laborers was transferred to an unfinished
dixie just in the rear of the old embank-
ment.
They worked by the light OF bontires
th lat We're fed kerosene. Early today
when a stretch OF the old dixie gave way
hundreds of the negro workmen stam-
peded. but their ranks were filed today
by volunteers who arrived by train and
steamboat.
Railways Endangered.
MELVILLE. La. April 25.-The Frisco
railroad between Baton Rogue and Ope-
lousas and the Southern Pacific branch
between Baton Rouge and Lafayette will
be cut by the flood waters. and the Texas
| and Pacific between flaquemine and Mel
Vile will be endangered.
The towns of Latfnnia. Bowie. Livonia.
Lottie and Fordoche probably will be in
undated. The crevasse at Krotz Springs
is expected to relieve all danger OF flood
ing Melville and other towns on the
| upper Atchafalaya.
Levee Gives Way.
The main line of the Atchafalaya river
| east bank levee just north OF Krotz
Springs gave way today. This creyasse
| will flood parts of Point Coupee and
| lberville parishes.
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Local Police Unable to Aid.

The local police officials say they are
unable to send a detective from here TO
North Carolina to investigate Groves
disappearance. Inspector Boardman ex-
planned that St Helena and Rose Hin are
only small places and that the police
work is done by constables under the fes
system. He suggested ii probably would
be difficult TO accomplish much without
having a representative of the family
there to participate in the Investigation
and advised the brother of Gus Grove To
make the trip
None of the relatives OF the missing
man this afternoon had decided to go 10
North Carolina. They say they viii go,
however, il developments indicate they
will be able to accomplish nything.
j. A. Grove, father of the missing man.
died about eighteen months ago. He
formerly was a dealer in Riggs market.
Mrs Grove resides with a daughter. She
is distressed over her sons continued abb
sence and is satisfied he has met vita
foul play.
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O[NEY OPPOSES
ACTION BY HAGUE

Continued from First Page)
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to procure the land for the canal, and to
build the canal through its own land, TO
be subject to it's own dictation.
The term all nations does not include
the United States. but means all other
nations, because when the United States
acquired title to the Canal Zone and pro-
ceede1 to put the canal through, 1t there
by became proprietor of the canal. and
as owner it would not be supposed to
charge its own shipping the same tolls as
others. At any event, it does not have
to do so.