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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
BUTLER USES JIU JITSU.
Throws Master and Mistress From
House and Battles Reseuers.

NEW YORK. March 22-The congrega-
tioa of the Fourth Presbyterian Church,
on oath street, was summoned to aid in
an unusual fight at the nearby residence
Of Lorenzo Martinez Picabia, broker,
last night. Picabia and his wife had
been thrown bodily from their house by
Tamo Ohsra. their Japanese butler, who
had been discharged earlier in the day.
With four acknowledgements the butler
had taken possession Of the house Just as
the Presbyterians were leaving the Good
Friday services at the church. The men,
to the calls for help found the japanese
too much for them.
Three policemen. one an experienced
wrestler and boxer, were also all thrown
out by the discharged butler, who en-
pioyed jiu jitsu tricks, before he was ar
rested. HIS four confederates escaped.
Furniture and brie-a-brac In the house
were broken up in the fight which the
Picabise had with their servant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
MIDDIEs WILL GO TO SEA.
Receive Instruction in Practical
Work During Summer Months.

To compensate for the abolition by
Congress of the two-year sea duty re-
quired of midshipmen before they become
ensigns, the Navy Department is sevelop-
ing the boys in the larger duties vf sea-
manship and navigation during the last
three years of their four-year course.
during the summer vacation period.
This year. while the third classmen
will be sent on a cruise by themselves to
European waters on the battleship IL
linois, many of their junior. officers will
be members Of the second and third
classes, who will thus be taught to handle
men.
The bulk of the first and second classes
will be divided among the battleships of
the fleet in squads Of about twenty-five
during the summer and required to study
autobiography and all kinds of prac-
teal naval work, while assuming a GER
tain part of the ships routine deck and
division duties. Thus they will be prac-
tically fitted for the duties of an officer
when they receive their ensigns,' commits
siOnS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
SAW MOTHER MURDERED.
Children Accuse Father of Having
Beaten Her to Death.

BELFAST, Me-. March 22.-Three boys,
the oldest twelve years. told the police
that they witnessed the murder of their
mother by their father at their home
Thursday night. They are the sons Of En-
cry Danforth. coal dealer, who is miss
ing. The body Of the woman. who had
been beaten to death, was found in a
bedroom.
When the father had left the house
Emery, the oldest child, summoned a
physician. Later. in company with War
rem, six, and Lawrence. three. he sought
the police.
According to the children, the parents
often quarreled.
Papa and mamma were shopping yes
terday" the oldest child said. ''They
came home about supper time Pa had q
bottle of liquor In his pocket. They quar-
relied again. Pa took UP rocking chair
and struck ma. Then he pounded her
over the head with a piece Of wood"
The police think Danforth drowned
himself, but are searching for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
FOUND GUILTY OF PEONAGE.
Harry Kulp, Convicted White SLAYER,
Asks New Trial.

SCRANTON, Pa, March .22.-Harry
kulp, former detective of Wilkesbarre,
Pa, was found guilty in the United
States court here today on charges of
peonage and white slavery in obtaining
women ostensibly for domestic service
in West Virginia hotels. 1t was testi-
fed during the trial that the women
We're promised employment in hotels,
but that when they reached West Vir-
sinia they were taken to mining camps
and compelled to associate with mes
who had been employed to take the
places of striking mine workers.
The women who testified against Kulp
came from Pennsylvania anthracite min
ing towns.
Pending an application for a new
trial kuIp was released on $4,000 bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
DRYS AND VETS TO CONTEST.
People Of Leesburg to Vote on Ii
cense Question Tuesday.
Il Correspondence Of The Star.


LEESBURG, Va, March o. 1918.
| Seaborn Wright Of Georgia will speak at
the town hall in Leesburg. Sunday even
ing. under the auspices of the local Anti
Saloon League.
Rev. E. J. Richardson. field secretary
! of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League, has
been in Leesburg this week, making
speeches at a union meeting. He ad-
dressed an audience at the Methodist
Church Wednesday evening and at the
courthouse Thursday and Friday, re-
spectively.
The election on the question of license
| or no license in Leesburg next Tuesday
will be one Of the closest on record, it is
predicted. owing to the failure of a large
| number of dry voters to pay their poll
| tax. in time to exercise their right OF
suffrage Tuesday next. The contest Is
being vigorously fought between the two
| factions.
Information has ben received here OF
| the death of Minor Harris at his resi-
dence near Point of Rocks, Md. He was
| in his eightieth year. and is survived by
| a widow and one brother, Richard Harris
| Of Leesburg.
Samuel Lee. colored, who is charged
with assaulteng and robbing William
Cooasey in the suburbs of this town, q
few months ago, was arrested by Sheriff
L
last week. but escaped from the officer
| by jumping from car window. He has
not yet been rearrested.
Miss Bertha Potts, daughter of the
late e. c. Potts Of near Round Hill, this
county, is critically ill from tetanus. the
result of having recently trod on nail
which penetrated her foot.
| Announcement has been made of the
marriage OF Miss Mary Frances Rod
rick, daughter of William Rodrick,
residing near Taylorstown, this coun-
| ty, and Algernon James Padgett Of Gar
rett, Ind. The ceremony was performed
at the home OF the brides parents
Wednesday. Rev. III. II. Lefferts of Lees
| burg officiated.
| Information has been received here of
the death of John w. Cox, a brother Of
Mrs. Arthur T. Elgin of LeesbLrg. at his
home in Danyille, Va, Wednesday. He
| was thirty-two years of age.
DIR. H. w Davis of Purcellville is crit
ically i'll from typhoid-pneumonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
LEARN TO LAUGH" IS SLOGAN.
Big Western Railroad breaches
Cheerfulness to Employees.

CHICAGO, March 22.-"Learn to laugh"
is the slogan that has been spread
through the ranks of employees Of one of
the big western railroads. A statement
issued yesterday to all employees in what
is termed a "cheerfulness" campaign
says:
"A good laugh is better than medicine.
Learn how to tell a story. Learn how to
keep your troubles to yourself. The
world is too busy to care for your ills
and troubles. Learn to hide your pains
and aches under pleasant smiles. Meet
every one with smile. A good-humored
man or woman always is welcome. Above
all, give pleasure"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
LOSES CARGO, BUT PAYS DUTY.
Unfortunate Importer Gets No Relief
From Uncle Sam.

A tale Of misfortune Of an importer
whose consignment Of foreign chicory
and paper was lost in the North river be-
fore it reached the port of New York has
failed to move the customs court to order
the Secretary Of the Treasury to surren-
der several thousand dollars in duties as
sessed by the collector of customs. despite
the loss.
The importer received permission from
the customs authorities to unload his
goods over the side of the vessel. The
lighter bringing them ashore was
wrecked and 5000 bags Of chicory and
20 bales of paper went to the bottom of
the river.
The court held that duty was properly
assessed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Police Advised of Hold-Up.
DISCUSS VOCATIONAL TOPIC.
College Women Consider 0ccu
pations and Opportunities.

CHICAGO, March 22.-College women
from every part of the United States
gathered here today to talk over plans
and policies for the Association of Col
legiate Alumnae.
Two of the subjects to be brought up at
the session, which will last through next
"Wednesday. are vocational opportunities
for women and the question of organizing
a conference on the collegiate bureaus Of
occupation.
The officers of the council are Mrs. Alex
ander r. Morrison. San Francisco, presi-
dent: DIR. Elsie s. Pratt, Denver, vice
president at large: Miss Vida Francis,
Philadelphia, general secretary. and Miss
Katherine Puncheon, Philadelphia. secre-
tary-treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Nordica Would Throw Things.

BOSTON, Mass, March Eff ]
thought I could help the cause of woman
suffrage by going out and throwing a
brick through a window, or adopting any
other militant tactics, / would do it, .
Nine Lillian Nordica declared in an in
terview here.
81 think If I had tried again and again
to present a petition, and each time the
king turned his head the other way.
would pluck him by the sleeve after a
while.
"And then when l saw that the men OF
the country were having their petitions
read and considered, while mine was ig-
nored. / think 1 would venture to seize
his majesty by the ear. If that failed
would begin to throw things and use a
mans method of fighting to gain my
ends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
BALTIMORE.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BALTIMORE. March 22.-Wheat-Dull /;
spot No. . red, LOJa4; spot No. ? red
western. LOG; March, No. red. 1.o5A
April, No red. 1.O61s: May, No. red.
1.U7%; steamer, No. = red, 97A; receipts,
1852 bushels
Corn-Firmer; spot contract, %; March.
55: April, 551a; steamer mixed, 50: re-
ceipts, 1854 bushels; exports, 346,O5d
bushels.
Oats-Firmer; No. 2 white. SSk bid
standard white. 361zsa36a4; No. 3 white. 35ila
a35s4. No. 2 mixed, 3S1s sales; receipts,
a. 1856 bushels.
Rve-Steady; No. 2 western export, 65a
Sc: No. western domestic, 65a66; re-
ceipts II ,224 bushels.
Hay-Steady; No. timothy. unchanged;
No. i clover mixed. unchanged.
Grain freights-Quiet; steam to Liver
pool, per bushel, UNCHANGED; Cork Tor or
ders. per quarter, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Building Permits.

Building repair permits were issued to-
day to the following:
c. c. Williams. to repair store at S12
NJ street northwest: estimated cost. Silt.
r.. c. Duff. to repair dwelling at NJ
street northeast; estimated cost, $3.50.
Fred j. Sherrer, to repair dwelling at
14OS G street southeast estimated cost.
$55.
William Hannah, to repair building at
1877 18th street northwest; estimated
cost, $50.
Thomas j. Staunton. to repair dwelling
at 1908 Q street northwest: estimated
cost. 500.
c. w. King. to repair dwelling at 1912
Kalorama road northwest; estimated
cost. SIPS.
immaculate Seminary, to repair school
building at Wisconsin and Nebraska ave-
nues northwest; estimated cost, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
BRANDEIS DOESN'T WANT JOB.
Not Out for ANY Federal Appoint
ment, He Saws.

Louis ID. Brandeis does not want to be
solicitor general of the United States
and is not candidate for the place. he
declares. He approves of the Presidents
attitude toward the Chinese loan and
favors early recognition of the republic.
II am not out for any federal appoint
ment. but win be behind the Wilson ad-
Ininistration in every way that l pos
s!bly cam" said Mr.. Brandeis. THE stand
President Wilson took on the Chinese
matter was great stroke of statesman
ship and shows the kind of stuff that
Woodrow Wilson is made Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
EVERYBODY ON THE JUMP.
Washington Post Office Employees
Burdened. With Easter Packages.

With every available clerk and carrier,
as well as all substitutes. working on a
time half schedule, the Washington
post Office is having one of the ''times Of
it's life" today, due to the vast increase
of the mails. Thousands of parcel post
packages of flowers, candy. eggs and even
fish, sent as Easter presents, have dou-
bled the mails and in some instances
more than trebled them.
Even the special delivery letters and
parcels had jumped up to the large num-
Der of 500 this morning, and had to be
sent out in wagon. At the same rate
of increase, it is believed, the service OF
the delivery automobiles will be necessary
to complete the Easter deliveries.
Notwithstanding the heavy increase, 1T
was announced that the mails were being
handled with the usual dispatch and that
no delays had occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Miss Grace Hale's Will Filed.

The will of Miss Grace Hale, dated De-
cember 30, 1912, was filed today for pro-
bate After leaving requests Of jewelry
and other personal property to several
relatives and friends, She directs her ex-
ecutors to distribute the remaining estate
among Charles w. Hale, Bridget Lawton,
Mary A. Lewis and Viroie Potter. Will
liam H. Raymond and Mrs. John NJ. Ran
dali are named as executors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
TO MEET ARMY EXPENSES.
Germany Plans Monopolies in Sale
of Cigarettes. Matches and Alcohol.

BERLIN, March 22.-The German gov
eminent, in order to cover the continually
increasing expenditure on the army, is
contemplating the establishment of gov
eminent monopolies in the sale Of cisa-
rettes, matches and alcohol.
The Lokal .Nnzeiger says that the gov
eminent originally intended to rely on
other sources Of revenue for this purpose,
but opposition from several of the fed
Grated states was encountered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
FIREMEN'S TASKS LIGHTER.
Claim Of Railroads, in Wage Dispute
Based on Mechanical Aids.

NEW YORK, March 22.-The eastern
railroads tried to convince the arbitra-
ton board which is to settle the wage
controversy with the firemen. that recent
mechanical improvements had Hghtenas
the firemen's tasks
W. T.. Cavey, supervisor of locomotive
operation on the Baltimore and Ohio, de-
cIared that the firemen made unnecessary
work for themselves by uneconomical
firing. He described test trips he had
supervised, during which fremen, under
his direction, had attained the same re-
suits using from one-quarter to one-third
less coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
MEMORIAL TO COST 100000.
Proposed Tribute to John Bigelow
Publicist and Diplomat.

NEW YORK, March 22.-Announcement
was made today that committee has
been formed to erect memorial to the
late John Bigelow, the distinguished pub
iicist, diplomatist and United States min
lister 10 France during the civil war. The
precise form of the memorial has not yet
been decided, but it is proposed to raise a
fund of 100000 to defray the cost.
The committee includes Joseph Z.
Choate, Justice Chariesn4E. Hughes, j.
Pierpont Morgan. jr., and Eriiiu Rose,
osward Garrison Willard, Joseph L.
Ransdeil. United States senator from
Louisiana, and Andrew Carnegfes~~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
PRESENT FOR MR.. MEYER.
Friends Of Former Secretary of Navy
to Show Their Esteem.

When George Won l.. Meyer, former
Secretary of the Navy, arrives in this
city next week on his way from Florida
to Massachusetts he will be presented
with a handsome silver centerpiece, q
tribute of respect and esteem from Off
GERS Of the navy and members of the
Navy League. the Naval Academy Alum
nj Association and the Navy History So
ciety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
SALOoNKEEPER NOT GUILTY.
Ernst Gerstenberg Acquitted Of Sell
ing LIQUOR to Minor.

Ernst Cierstenberg, proprietor Of res
taurant at 1343 E street northwest, was
acquitted by Judge Pugh in the Police
Court today Of the charge of dispensing
liquor to a minor. 1t was charged that
David P. Abbott, an eighteen-year-old
boy, was served with glass OF beer by
an employee of Gerstenberg Tues
day night.
The case of Alexander A. Davis, pro-
prietor of saloon at 10th and Il streets
northwest, which was to have oeen tried
today, was continued until Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
INCONSISTENCIES AT BAY.
Activity Of Revenue Officers Alarm
ed Virginia Mountaineers.

BLUEFIELD, w. Va, March o.
Revenue officers are today securing the
mountains Of Wise and Dickinson coun-
ties, just over the Virginia border. in
search of moonshiners. Within ten days
Illicit stills have been captured
and approximately 5000 gallons of whisky
and 200 bushels of malt destroyed.
CONSERVATION reigns among the people
of that section, which has long been con-
sidered the center of the mountain moon
shine district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Arm Broken in Two Places.

Falling from a window in house in
Jackson Hail alley northwest yesterday
afternoon. Joseph Rockelli, eleven years
old, of 217 John Marshall place northwest,
broke his left arm in two places. He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital by
his father,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Army Officers Change Places.

Capt. William ]. Glasgow Of the 10th
Cavalry has been detailed by the Presi-
dent for service In the Quartermaster
Corps, to take effect at once, vice Capt.
Henry C. Smither Of the general staff.
who is assigned to the 10Th Cavalry.
Capt Glasgow will proceed to Fort Myer,
Va, and assume charge of all construc
ton work at that post, heretofore in
charge Of Capt. Smither.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
ASSASSIN'S BULLET FATAL.
Gen. Sung Succumbs to Shot Intend
ed for Gen. Huang-Sing.

SHANGHAI, China, March 2o.--Gen.
Sung, a former Chinese minister of edu-
cation. died today from the effects OF the
wounds he received Thursday when an
attempt was made to assassinate him al
the railroad station.
Before his death Gen. Sung received a
letter telling him that he had been shot
by mistake instead of Gen. Huang-SinS,
commander-in-chief OF Southern Fukien,
who also was in the station at the time.
The writer hoped that Gen. Sung would
have perpetual rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Ashes of Actress in Silver Casket.

CHICAGO, March pa silver casket
wrought from a makeup box" will
carry the ashes of Adrienne Augarde,
the English actress whose body was Gre
mated here yesterday. The casket con-
signed to Mrs. Henrietta Augarde. the
actress mother, was mailed today to
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Strawberries at 81 q Quart.

CHICAGO. March 22.-Strawberries
sold for 81 a quart here yesterday. Easter
buyers found the market practically bare
of offerings, because of the non-arrival
Of consignments from the south. Delay
in shipments was attributed to the storm.
which delayed southern traffic many
hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Theft Of $50 Reported.

Mrs. Charles P. Gardner. 1902 L street
northwest, has reported to the police the
loss Of $50 in cash. The money, she
stated, was stolen from the pantry of her
home last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Delirious Consul Jumps to Death.

MADRID, March 22.-RafaeI Alcalde
the Mexican consul here. while suffering
from an acute attack of brain fever. yes
terday, jumped from window and was
killed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Will Work for World Peace.

STAMFORD UNIVERSITY. Cal, March
ao.-President David Starr Jordan has
been granite da leave of absence to enable
him to go to Europe and work for world
peace Dr. Jordan will visit the Balkan
states and view the results Of the pres
ent war. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
AUTO BANDITS CAUGHT
New York Police Capture Four,
Following Robbery of
Cafe Keeper.

NEW YORK, March 22-Hold-up men
who tried to escape in taxicab after
robbing an East Side cafe early this
morning were captured by the police
when the machine crashed into building
following volley of revolver shots.
With the recent arrest of "A dozen motor
car bandits the police believed they had
brought an end to the city's newest crime
sensation. The robbery this morning APP
parently supplied the first intimation that
several gangs of automobile highwaymen
have been at work.
Police Advised of Hold-Up.
The bartender was held up at the point
Of revolvers by five men who arrived in
a machine. A sixth man remained in the
car. When the men ran out after rob-
bling the cash register and made off In
their machine the alarm was given. There
was an exchange of shots as patrol
man gave chase on foot. The cab swung
around a corner. Another policeman
stepped into its path. firing at the sway
ing car. Shots from the cab passed
through his uniform.
At this moment the vehicle swerved
into a building and was wrecked. Two
of the six men escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Bay State Fishermen Go to Seattle.

BOSTON. March 22-Neariy 100 Bos-
ton and Gloucester fishermen left today
Tor Seattle. Wash, where they are to OBJ
tain berths on vessels operating i'm the
halibI. fisheries of the Pacific ocean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22

Miss Mamie B. Kern of Stanley, Va.
and Ernest D. Wilt of Washingtonville.
Ohio were married at Hagerstown, Nd,
Thursday by Rev. E. K. Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Minimum Wage Law Is Aim.

A national minimum wage law could
not be enacted without constitutional
amendment, and this is one of the ulti-
mate aims OF the present movement, al
though it was not taken up directly with
the President this morning
Before coming to Washington the COM
mission had not considered the possible
influence on poor girls of seeing rich
women in the stores and streets wearing
beautiful clothes.
This question of the influence of ex-
ample set by women of wealth is only
one of the hundred avenues which must
be opened up said Mr.. OHara today.
We have not developed it heretofore,
What We desire to do is to create public
sentiment. We must correct conditions y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-22
Letter Sent to Every Governor.

Letters have been sent to the governors
of each state in the Union asking them
to name commission similar to the one
in Illinois. More than half of these gov
errors, according to Mr.. O Hara, have re-
piled that they are in sympathy with the
movement
The Illinois commission Was formed pri-
marily to investigate the white slave
traffic in Illinois. The inquiry developed
that the wage question should be consid-
cred in connection with the white slave
topic. 1t was discovered that no state
was willing to enact minimum wage legis-
lation unless others did likewise, because
manufacturers would leave their states
10 go where they could find easier condi-
tons
The question of a living wage is ma
tional." said Mr.. O'Hara this morning,
"and if the political parties do not deal
with 1t and do SO now another element
will arise which will handle the question
in manner which might not be for the
best interests of the nation