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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
ADMIRAL CASWELL BURIED.
Was 70 Years Old and Served 80
Years in Pay Corps.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. July 11.-With mill
tary honors, the body of the late Rear
Admiral Thomas Thompson Caswell.
U. s. N. retired, who served thirty weight
years in the Pay Corps. and who for
number of years lived in and was promi-
nently identified with the affairs of An
napolis, was buried this morning in the
naval cemetery here. Admiral Caswell,
who was seventy three years old. died
Wednesday at his summer home at Week
apaugh Inn. in Providence. r. l., whence
he went only recently with the hope Of
improving in health. He had been fail
ing for several years
Funeral services were held In st. Anne's
Protestant Episcopal Church. of which
Admiral Caswell was for years q vestry-
man and member, this morning. The
services were conducted jointly by Rev.
James l.. Smiley. assistant rector of the
church, and Rev. William G. Cassard,
chaplain of the Naval Academy. The
full vested choir sang, the choir boys
having returned from their annual camp
especially for the purpose. The military
escort consisted of a company of blue
Jackets from the Reina Mercedes and two
companies Of marines from the academy
barracks. headed by the academy band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
RULES ON POSTAL SERVICE.
Not Whole or Part Of Executive De-
partment, Downey Holds.

The postal service is a general field
service. as are the army and navy es-
adjustments, and not whole or part of
an executive department of the govern
ment or other government establishment
In Washington, according to a decision
made public today by Controller Downey
Of the Treasury
Purchase OF supplies for the postal
service may be made Independently of
the schedules Of the general suppIy
board, which are intended for the needs
OF the executive departments and other
government establishments I'm Wasbine-
ton. which are compelled to make their
requisitions against the general supply
contracts, under the wv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
AMERICANS BEST GERMANS.
Tennis Players Capture Doubles and
Now Will Meet Canadians.

NOTTINGHAM, July 1.-THE Ameri-
can team today won the doubles in the
semi-finals In the Davis tennis cup pre-
iiminaries by three sets to one from the
German team. The American represent
tatives consequently enter the final round.
where they VIII meet the winners of the
Canadian-Beigian series. The scores
We're IL, 2-6, G-3, Sc.
r. B. Powell and b. p. Schwengers OF
Canada met A. G.. Watson and w. II.
Duvlvier Of Belgium, In the doubles.
The Canadian team won aid thus quail
flied to enter the final round, where The
United States and Canada will compete
for the right to challenge the English
team for the Davis cup.
Powell and Schwengers had an easy
task. They won the match in three
straight sets, 60, GO, e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
TO MAKE NEW PLANS
FOR AQUEDUCT BRIDGE
Army Engineers Called on to
Relieve Congested Traffic
Conditions at South End.

Following a long and animated discus
sion of the plans for relieving the con-
gested traffic conditions at the south end
of the Aqueduct bridge at Rosslyn. Va,
Secretary Garrison has called on the
army engineers to make certain modifica-
tons in their original plans. The board
and Capt. Brooke.
Under the general instructions OF the
Secretary of War. they will prepare plans
on a basis which will provide for changes
on the government reservation as fol-
lows:
To Remove Post Office.
Remove the post office and the news
and lunch stand: abolish all freight serv-
ice: remove the track Of the Washington
Utilities Company from in front of its
present station; reduce the number and
size of the buildings of that company to
a ticket office and waiting station, the
buildings to be at the south end of the
present terminal and to be of attractive
architecture; sidewalks on both sides of
the main road: the construction of a n adj
ditional short road twenty feet wide on
the southern third of the reservation in
prolongation of the western half of Chad
wick avenue; the shifting of the tracks
of the Washington and Old Dominion line
to make room for the sidewalk, and
for better facilities for handling the pas
sengers from the shuttle car on the
bridge and all through cars, and the con-
struction Of a platform for the comfort
at that point. The proposed changes are
considered necessary for the betterment
of traffic conditions between Georgetown
and Virginia across the Aqueduct bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
COUNTESS LOSES SUIT.
American Girl Cannot Liquidate
Noble" Husbands Auto Factory.

VERSAILLES. France. July 1.-THE
court here decided today against the
Countess de Gasguet James, formerly
Miss Elizabeth Pratt of New York, the
widow of Count Amedee Gasquet James,
papal nobleman. In the suit she has
brought to force her second husband,
Duke Henry Borwin of Mecklenburg-
Schwerfn. TO authorize her to liquidate
her husbands automobile factory in
France. In which she is Interested
The court held that the decree Of the
exceptional tribunal of Rostock. Meek
lenburs- Schwerln, which last April an
nuiied her marriage to the duke. not be-
ing contrary to public order. was binding
on the French courts.
The countess had married Duke Henry
Borwin In 1911 In England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
WATSON HERE TO TESTIFY.
Former Republican Whip" in House
Ready to Answer Mulhall.

Former Representative James E. Wat
son OF Indiana, the former republican
whip" of the House. who was men
TONED prominently In the Mulhall
cha ges. Is in Washington to testify
henever called upon He said today
that he was prepared to go on the stand
and tell everything he knows concerning
the charges, and that he had nothing to
conceal
Mr.. Watson, who was mentioned In the
Mulhall expose as the chief friend of the
National Association of Manufacturers
while in the House and one of its lobby
lists after his retirement, said that he
did not care TO enter into the charges at
length until called to the stand. He
mentioned the fact however, that Col.
Mulhall had sought his assistance In an
attempt to gain employment by the as
sociation after being dismissed.
My principal worry right now Is that
/ am losing a great deal of money be-
cause / was forced to cancel a number
Of Chautauqua engagements when this
thing was started" said Mr.. Watson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
RELIABILITY RUN STARTS.
Twenty Eight Autos Begin 1900.
Mile Trip to Glacier Park.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. July lin a
heavy rain twenty-eight cars left here
shortly before 8 o'clock in the American
Automobile Associations reliability run to
Glacier Park. The distance is !. 800 miles
and is planned to be made in nine days.
The first car to leave was the pilot. fol-
lowed fifteen minutes later by the pace
maker, occupied by the committee in
charge. The first car in the list Of en-
trants was driven by L. w. Hill of the
Great Northern railway.
a fully equipped hotel railway train
Is a feature OF the tour The train is
preceding the line Of automobiles and will
make stops at noon for dinner, and at
night will be the home of the tourists.
One car of the train contains a complete
newspaper plant, from which a news
paper will be issued each evening during
the trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
COHALAN GOT THE MONEY.
Justice Says It Was the Greatest
Mistake of His Life"

ALBANY. n. Y. July 1.-Daniel F. CO.
halan, once a Tammany sachem, friend
and adviser of Charles F. Murphy, the
present Tammany leader. and now a SUI
preme court justice In New York, took
the stand today before the legislative
committee appointed to investigate
charges that he had taken money for
using his political influence to get city
contracts for John A. Connolly of New
York. The charges were brought by the
grievance committee of the New York
Bar Association, Of which Cohalan has
been a member since 1904.
Justice Cohalan acknowledged that he
had received some of the money which
Connolly testified the Victor Heating
Company had paid him. Later the COM
Iany brought action to recover S3,94O He
settled the claim in full, although he de-
nounced the acton today as ..blackmal
and robbery" under the circumstances,
he said. Il now think l made tie greatest
mistake of my life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
Bryan Makes Flying Trip.

Secretary Bryan said that he had made
the hurried run from Washington-arriv-
ing here at 8 o'clock, and intending to
return just after midnight-purposeiy to
honor DR.. Muller. Il want him to know
that the government has staying powers
In entertaining visitors" he explained.
While there is no prospect of serious
misunderstanding between the two coun
tries. the Secretary declared, the TACT
that DR.. Muller has visited This country
should be of tremendous advantage.
Commenting on visit he made 10 COT
fee Plantations in Brazil, MIR. Bryan
said:
1T is fitting that you who represent the
coffee roastcrs are here because 1 have
been the worst roasted per.on in the
country, and, like coffee. as far as am
told, l am better for the roasting. A
diner called out the suggestion that the
Secreta. substitute coffee Tor grape juice
as the national drink Il believe In
the double Standard reJoined Mr.. Bryan,
smiling Il use BOTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
LOBBY PR0BERS PUZZLED.
House Committee Is at q Loss Just
How to Proceed.

There Is a puzzling situation in the
House OF Representatives regarding the
Mulhall charges. and the special commit
tee appointed to investigate everything
possible concerning the existence of lob
by and the connections alleged to exist
between the lobby and members of the
House.
Chairman Garrett said today he could
make no move without the full member
ship of his committee. and he will not be
able to count upon that until tomorrow.
With the Senate committee in possession
of Mulhall, the star witness. the House
committee scarcely knows how to pro-
coed
II is assumed, however. that the House
committee will ask the Senate for the
Muihall papers and direct the Inquiry 80
10 affect the present membership Of
the House at the start. and then to take
Up former members, etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
ITALY SENDS FOR CHARLTON.
Agents Of Government on Way Hero
to Get Alleged SLAYER.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE Italian con-
sulate Is advised lat two agents OF the
Italian government are leaving italy to-
lay for this country to get Porter Charl-
ton and take him back to Italy to stand
trial there for the murder Of his wife on
their honeymoon at LAKE Como June 4.
1910 :
The authorities OF the Hudson county,
Jail In Jersey CITY have been directed to
turn the alleged murderer over to the
Italian agents. in accordance with the
recent mandate OF the United States
Supreme Court. Mrs Charlton was the
divorced wife of Neville H Castle. a
lawyer of San Francisco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
DRAFT RIOTS RECALLED.
Today the Anniversary Of Conscrip-
ton Order in New York.

NEW YORK. July 11.-Old New York
ers recalled today that this was the
hfueth anniversary Of the CONSUMPTION
order which was followed by scenes Of
disorder and bloodshed which went down
In history as the New York draft riots
The CONSUMPTION began Saturday. July
IL. 1863. after strong objection. had been
voiced against the drafting Of more re-
cruits on the ground thai the war was
practically over and that the order was
party measure. Secret meetings were
held that night. and the riots began
Monday following. when a mob stoned
and fred a recruiting office on 46th
street The rioting spread to all ia, Is
Of the city, necessitating the calling Of
troops, In skirmish with whom the mobs
engaged for six days. Nearly a hundred
persons were killed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
SENATE GETS NOMINATIONS.
List Submitted by President In.
cludes Promotions in NAVY.

The President this afternoon sent to
the Senate the following nominations:
To be ambassador to Germany. James
W. Gerard Of New York. to be minister
to Spain. Joseph E. Willard Of Virginia;
10 be deputy commissioner of PEN
sions. Edward C. Tieman OF Missouri.
He also sent to the Senate many
nominations for promotions In the
navy, among them the following: Capt
Z. J. Boush to be rear admiral; Com
mander George W. Logan to be cap
tain; Lieutenant Commanders Frank
b. Upham, Emmett r. Pollock and Chess
ter Wells to be commanders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
Homeopaths Seek Recognition.

DENVER. July 1.-THE appointment
OF committee to demand that the
American Institute of Homeopathy be
given ample representation in the Col
lege Of Surgeons soon to be launched
in the United States, in emulation of
the Royal College Of Surgeons in Eng
land. was one of the chief matters to
come before today's session of the an
nual meeting. which is expected to
close tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
Approves New Marine Barracks.

Secretary Daniels today approved the
Of marine barracks in Philst-
delphia, at a cost not In excess OF TIC
$4,000 authorized by Congress. MI.
Daniels plan is to build such quarters Tor
officers and enlisted men as can be con-
structed within that appropriation. 10
says he has decided this question inde-
pendent of its relation TO any plan N
yolying an add.t large expenditure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
NOT OPPOSED TO NEWMAN.
julius Tolson's Name Placed on List
Without His Consent.

To the Editor OF The Star:
In Wednesdays edition Of your paper
you printed my name as member of
the subcommittee of the "home rule COM
mittee' In reference to the appointment
Of Oliver P. Newman as District Com
missioner. / wish to state through your
columns that my name appeared there
without my knowledge or consent, and /
also wish to have the same withdrawn. l
am not aware as to whether Mr.. Newman
is or is not citizen of the District, and
surely President Wilson was convinced
that he is a citizen before he made the
appointment. JULIUS TOLSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
Alleged Mail Swindler Held.

BOSTON, July 11.-Frederick E. Small,
formerly of Everett, Mass, who was
brought here from Mayer. Ariz.. yester-
day. was held today In bail Of $1,000 on
the charge Of conspiracy to use the mails
In a scheme to defraud In connection with
the manipulation Of the Brook. yn- Arizona
Mining Company. of which he was presi-
dent. II Is alleged by postal inspectors
that at least S0UU,OU was obtained In New
England In the alleged mail swindle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
STEAL $1,000 IN PERFUME.
Detectives Baffled by Scentless Trail
of Robbers.

NEW YORK, July 11.-Detectives are
baffied on the scentless trail OF robbers
who stole lab packages Of perfume,
weighing about 1,4OO pounds and valued
at about 5000. from a downtown depot.
Although several fixed post policemen
were stationed In the vicinity. 1t is be-
lieved that the thieves backed up a truck
to the depot late in the afternoon. just
after the place had been closed. and load
ed their booty. There was evidence that
the robbers had slept in the depot until
4 o'clock In the morning, having set an
alarm clock to wake them, and then
drove away. They also took $14 In cash
which represented weekly base ball
pool among the employees Of the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
FILIBUSTER ATTEMPT FAILS.
Ship Started for Lisbon Strands on
the Be gian Coast.

MUNICH, July 1.-THE Post publishes
a story to the effect that ship was re-
Gently fitted out with arms and ammuni-
ton by Duchess Carl Theodore OF Ba-
varia for an attempt against the Portu-
guese republic. The duchess also supplied
a large sum of money. which was aboard
the vessel.
The ship started from London for LIS
bon but was stranded on the Belgian
coast. The duchess has appealed to the
Belgian king, who is her son-In-laW, 10
give up at least the cash, but King Al
bert has refused.
The Post asserts that several banks
have undertaken obligations TO support
ex-King Manuel in case the republic is
oyerthroWn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
Would Drive Independent Out.
MULLER THANKS NATION.
Brazilian Minister of Foreign At
fairs Pleased by u. S. Receptions.

NEW YORK. July 11.--With Secretary
or State William ]. Bryan as guest, a
dinner in honor Of DR.. Lauro s. Muller,
Brazils minister Of foreign affairs. was
given here last night by the coffee trade
OF America DR.. Muller arrived here
last evening. completing tour of the
country. visit paid the United States in
return for the one of Elihu Root, when
Secretary Of State, to Brazil.
The Brazilian minister thanked the
PRESIDENT, Secretary Bryan, and the peo
pie OF the United States for their recep-
ton, and said he looked toward a
strengthening of relations between the
two countries. 1T is reciprocity" h.
said. which fertilizes the flower of the
world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
Hoosier Autoists in Colorado.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Col. July H.
The Pixies Peak region today entertained
the members of the Ind ana Automobile
Manufacturers Association, who reached
here yesterday afternoon on tour TO the
Pacific coast The Wis., tors, escorted by
several hundred local motorists left early
for a trip through the Garden Of the
Gods. Manitou and Ute pass. Later 4
trip was made to south Cheyenne canyon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
CANAL LOCKS NEARLY DONE.
Giant Cranes Used in Work Soon
Will Be Sod.

Significant of the early completion Of
the Panama canal Is the notice In the
Canal Record that the giant steel cranes
which have successfully placed the two
and a half m Hon cubic yards Of concrete
in the great lock walls OF the canal are
soon to be placed on sale. though it is
realized that few concerns are able to
utilize machinery of their dimensions.
The locks are now practically complet-
ed and the small quantity OF concrete
which remains to be placed is to go into
out-of- the-way corners beyond the reach
of the cranes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
CLAYTON CLOSES CONVENTION.
Commissioner Of Education to Ad-
dress Educators at Salt Lake,

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. July 1.-The
closing session Of the fifty-nrst annual
convention Of the National Education As
ISOLATION opened this morning in eight
sectional meetings The meetings through
out the week have been well attended and
many interesting addresses have been de-
nvered.
r. r. Claxton, United States commits
sioner of education, has been In Attend
ance at the various departmental meet
ings and Will close the convention tonight
with an address on the national bureau
Of education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
GOVERNORS GUARD IMPOSING.
Minnesota Executive Has Array Of
Officers on Eastern Tour.

NEW YORK, July 11.-Gov. Adolph o.
Eberhardt of Minnesota takes no chances
Of getting into trouble on his tour of the
east. He has arrived here with q body
guard Of four generals, six colonies and
two majors. The party comprises vet
Grams of the recent Gettysburg campaign
who led a contingent of 400 veterans of
'63, sent by the state Of Minnesota to
the recent emi-centennial.
The Minnesota governor and his for
midable staff plan trip up the Hudson
to albany today to meet Gov. Sulzer
After a few more stops the party expects
to reach home next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
East Side Gangster Victim of Feud.

NEW YORK, July 11.--Four gangsters
intercepted Morris Reich. known 10 the
police as Moses the Strong Arm, on
a crowded East Side corner late yester-
dag, and two knife thrusts and revolver
bullet wounds in chest and back ended
his career on the spot gang feud
is believed 10 be the cause for the
murder David Wolk and Jack Willis.
the latter a sixteen-year-oid beilboN,
were later arres ed charged with being
members Of the gang which participated
in the murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11

Frederick Warner. who escaped several
DAYS ago from the State Insane Hospital
at Sykesville, Md, was Struck and killed
by Baltimore and Ohio express train
Wednesday at Hollins Ferry road cross
ing.
citation has fixed July 10 the date for
the opening OF the camp on the National
pike, four miles west of Cumberland,
Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
commerce Directors on Pacific Coast.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July 11.-Four-
teen directors of the Chamber OF Com
merce Of the United States. including
President Harry A. Wheeler OF Chicago.
arrived here today 70 investigate COM
mercial and industrial conditions on
the coast. The committee VIII remain
here two days and Will then go to San
Francisco and thence to Portland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
UPDEGRAFF Is INVESTIGATED.
Friction Said to Exist at United
States Naval Observatory.

court of inquiry at the Navy De-
partment is today investigating the quail
fcations Of Prof. Milton Updegraf to
perform his duties as one of the assist
ants at the United States Naval Observ-
atory.
1t is understood that friction at the OBJ
servatory has existed between Prof Up
degraf and the superintendent, Capt Jo-
seph L. Jayne. The board which is con-
Quoting the inquiry consists of Capt H.
o. Dunn, Capt. J. III. Giennon, Prof. o. G.
Dodge and Capt. B. c. Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
ONLY EMBERS REMAIN.
Citizens Successful in Fight on
Forest Fire in California.

MOUNT TAMAEPAIS SUMMIT, CAL,
July 1.-THE forest fires on Mount Ia
malpais are out. Here and there linger
a few smoldering embers. but after four
DAYS and three sleepless nights of fight
ing. Mill Valley. Larkspur. Corte MADEIRA
and Muir Woods are beyond the return
Of danger.
Outside the destruction of timber, the
nroperty loss has been slight. IL has
been definitely established that there Was
no loss of Life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-11
Sorority to Meet in California.

DENVER. July 1.-THE University OF
California at Berkeley was Sc ected for
the next national convention Of the
KAPPA Sigma Sorority n 1918. and IL was
dec ded at the closing business session
last night 10 hold biennial instead OF an
nuai conventions Today the delegates
began a two-day social proaram-