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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
OPPOSE SEPARATE CARS FOR RAILROAD INQUIRY
Senator Vardaman Would De.
termine Causes for Numer-
GUS Accidents.

A congressional investigation OF the
railroads of the country to determine the
causes of the great number of accidents
and the subsequent loss of life will be
demanded by Senator Vardaman of Mis-
sissippi at the next regular session.
Speaking of the recent wreck at STAN
ford. Conn. Senator Varjaman declared
today that railroads in this country seem
ed to consider the human life the cheap
est of all commodities. He pointed out
that the railroads could save hundreds
of lives annually by paying higher wages,
hiring more men, shortening hours of
labor and purchasing better materials for
their roads and rolling stock.
Senator Nardaman said that he would
not take up the time of the Senate at
this special session, called for tariff re-
vision. but that he considered an invesci-
cation of the railroads for the purpose of
saving life one of the most important
matters which Congress could undertake.
The Interstate commerce commission S
investigation of the Stamford wreck will
begin Wednesday in the Hotel Strattield
in Stamford. Commissioner McChord. in
charge of the accident phase OF the COM
missions WORN, will tie in charge, assist
ed by Chief Inspector Belnap and the
three local inspectors vino have been on
the ground since the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Egg-Laying Contest.

In many sections of this country and
Canada egg-laying contests are being
held. and the results obtained are be-
ing closely watched by many breeders.
Most comment is being directed to the
great egg-laying powers of the Eng
lish white Leghorns. In both the Mis-
souri, and the Storrs, Conn, contests
the English white Leghorn pens lead.
In the international contest at Storrs
one pen of English white Leghorns.
owned by Tom Barron OF Catforth, near
Preston. England. has 6lS eggs to its
credit at the end OF the twenty seventh
week Each pen contains five birds.
A neignbor of Barron, Ed Cram. who
has his yards at Houghton, also near
Preston, is second in the contest, with
a pen that laid $50 eggs.
The nearest American competitor is
o. A. Foster of Santa Cruz, Cal His
pen laid sos eggs. The next American
pen laid $50.
The highest record for the white
Wyandottes was 514 by pen owned
by VIII Barron of Bartle, England. In
the barred Plymouth Rock class the
high record is 412; in the red class a
pen laid 47S u buff Leghorn Is on the
list with SGT. OF the Orpingtons, only
the white is in the 400 class. a pen
from Three Runs, Pa. laying All.
In the contest in Missouri, at Noun
tain Grove, the English white Leghorn
pen il leading with 1,t17 up to April
80 in q contest that began November 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Bill Discussed by New Eng
land Baptist Mis-
Si0narieS.

The bill introduced by Representative
Howard of Georgia providing for separa
ton of the races on street cars in the
District of Columbia was criticised al
this mornings session of the New Eng
land Colored Baptist missionary conven-
ton az Cosmopolitan Church.
t. NJ Hewlett of this city started the
argument against the bill when he urged
the delegates to use every effort to de-
feat it.
Re- l.. j. Jordan of Philadelphia de-
clared that separate cars We're repug
nant TO any colored man or woman OF
pride Revs. G.. l.. p Talaferro, f. w
johnson and w. Bishop Johnson presi-
dent of the convention. also delivered adj
dresses attacking the bill.
Dr. Johnson told of the recent lorna ior
OF an organization OF representative col
ored men to keep tab on all legislation
aimed at the negro. as well as to keep a
watch on the stand that western AND
northern congressman take in regard tG
such measures. He urged that any con.
gresham fayorinS Sucn legislation bit
fought at the Dolls.
The protests against the bill came II
an end with the passage OF resolution
offered BY the Rev. w. u. Reed of New
port. X. j.
The report Of the committee on state
OF the country, adopted last night de
clares that disfranchisement, lynching.
and separate ears are Discrimination
that the negro should fight. The hope I.
expressed that President Wilson will live
up TO his inaugural declaration.
Reports were heard from a number o
committees this morning. Local pulpit.
will be occupied by the visiting ministers
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
SURFMEN ELECT OFFICERS.
Elizabeth City, N. c., Chosen for
Convention Next Year.

Delegates to the annual convention of
the Surfmen's Mutual Benefit Association,
which was in session at G. A. r.. Hall for
three days. are today sightseeing about
the city
AT the closing session the officers for
the ensuing year were elected as follows:
District Supt p. III. Morgan of Shaw
boro n c., president; Capt John w.
Richardson of Wachapreague, Va, secre-
tary and treasurer. 1t was decided to
hold the convention next June a Eliza
beth City, n. G.
The delegates We're addressed during
the convention by the assistant secretary
of the Treasury Sherman Allen; Chief
Clerk James l.. Wilmeth, the general SUI
perintendent of the life saving service, S.
J. kimball; assistant superintendent OF
life saving stations, Capt. John c. Cant
WELL and assistant general superintendent
of the life saving service, .. NJ. Maxam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Green Food for Chicks.

one Of the great aids to good health
i'll chicks is green food. The man WAC
has only small place, and cannot al
10" his chicks to range, should see that
MS birds nave plenty of green food
Finely chopped grass. lettuce leaves.
cal bage, potato peels boiled and chopped
line are all good End cheap. The best
green food for chicks is the tender grass
blades they pick themselves on the range.
The suggestion might be made to those
who have their chicks in a small yard to
allow them out for an hour in the after
noon around the lawn. The little fellows
will enjoy the romp and will gain
strength. They will have to he watched
however.
Keep the chicks out Of draughts and
rains. II they get Wet and return "a tlle
Druoder in that condition for the night,
you won't have strong chickens. IL Is not
always easy to keep chicks from the rain,
but il should be easy TO keep the brood
er comfortable in disagreeable wea ther.
or at least keep 1t So the chill night
wind does not blow on 10 the damp
chicks. Ten minutes attention on rainy
day is far better than treating them
when they grow up.
\ chilled chick can be easily detected.
1t will give shrll peep, 1t will hump its
back, and crowd near the warInest part
of the brooder. Its inactivity leaves is not
wanting food and not willing to scratch
for il. Hence loss Of vitality A little
common sense on when TO light the
brooder for half hour or so VIII help.
When chicks get about six or eight
weeks of age don't believe they are able
To care for themselves entirely. The
great care that you must give them at
The earlier age can DC relaxed, but don't
let them shift for themselves entirely.
On disa greeablc days it would be we'll 10
add pcrmanganatc % potash to the drinii-
ing water. The usual way TO judge the
necessary quantity Of permanganate is to
mix in a gallon of water much per-
manganate as will remain on ten-cent
piece. This will help to prevent bowel
trouble, due to colds and chills.
If you want to spread disease through
your flock don't clean your drinking
fountains. 1t Is sure way once dis
ease gets hold Of 4 single bird. All OF
us. of course. hate disease and are al
ways on the lookout FOR Il, though some
do not always Use preventive methods.
bolic acid in his medicine chest. y tea
spoonful in gallon of water Will clean
out the fount nicely. Don't worry about
some of the carbOlic remaining In the
fount. For even II you gave IL to the
chickens i'm that proportion 1t would not
hurt them. In times Of disease water 10
kept clean in that manner-that Is, chick
when you have no disease. clean out the
fonts twice week.
In building a coop be sure you plan that
your work will be as light as possible,
and plan that you may be able thorough
ly to clean UP every corner The fact
that you can keep your place clean and
wholesome adds to the profits Of poultry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
MRS. LEFTRICH DEAD.
Presided Over the White House
Kitchen for President Mckinley.

Word has reached here OF the death i'll
Sacramento, Cal, few days ago. of
Mrs. Minnie I.eftrich. who was known
to many prominent persons in the United
States, and especially to those in official
life in this city during the Spanish
American war. Before her marriage she
presided over the kitchen of William Nc
kinley at Canton, Ohio while he was
governor of that state, and was chief
cook at the White House during his ad
mnistration as President. Since then
she has been employed in the households
of Brig. Gen. Mills at the United States
Military Academy and of Col. il. o. s.
Heistand. acting adJutant general of the
army.
More recently she and her husband es-
tablished Il restaurant in Sacramento.
Her maiden name was Minnie Landcraft,
and she was married in this city in 1898
while presiding over the Presidents kit
chen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Finish Exams for Princeton.

Examinations for entrance to Princeton
University, which have been held IL!
Washington during the past four days
in the classrooms of the institute of the
Young Mems Christian Association, clos
ed this afternoon. Ten candidates We're
examined. The examiners We're Clifton
X. Hall and Thomas r. WerIenballer. in
structors in Princeton University. assist
ed by Myron Jerma:n Jones, director OF
the V NJ. c. \. Institute. Besides the
entrance examinations held here II
Washington and at Princeton simultane-
Gus examinations were conducted this
week in 10 cities and college towns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
DENTISTS CLOSE SESSIONS.
Union Meeting Winds Up With Ban.
quet This Evening.

The morning session of the sixteenth
union meeting of the Maryland State
Dental Association and the District OF Co.
lumbia Dental Society was given over to
a surgical clinic in the George Washing
ton University Hospital operating room.
DR.. Adam KembIe administered treat
ments with Salvarsan, and DR.. Charles
Stanley White operated on dental cases.
Following the operations there was Il dis
cussion OF a paper by DR.. A: ID. Weakley
of this city, entitled 'Syphilitic Oral Lee
SiOns.''
The afternoon sessions of the convention
also was given over to clinics. There will
be entertainment and banquet at the
New Willard tonight. which will bring the
present meeting to close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
SINKS KNIFE INTO
BRIDGE" WEBER
Attack on Becker ''SqueaIer''
May Have Been Planned
as Act of Revenge.

NEW YORK, June 14.-"Eridgie
Weber, one of the four gamblers who
testified against Police Lieut.. Becker
and the gunner convicted of the MUIR
der of Herman Rosenthal, another
gambler, was stabbed in the shoulder
shortly after midnight this morning
under circumstances which he seemed
loathe to explain.
He was in st. Nincents Hospital to-
day suffering some pain and weak from
the loss of blood, but his wound will
have no serious result unless blood
poisoning sets in Although branded by
some of his former associates in the
underworld as "squealer" in the Rosen-
thai case, the little "informer' closed up
tight when detectives tried to pry from
him at the hospital this morning the
story of the attack upon him.
At first Weber even tried to hide his
own identity and the fact that he had
been wounded The stabbing occurred
On East sth street. Weber tried to
walk away on the arm of Il friend. hid
ing his wound but on Broadway, in
front of Grace Church, he sank eX-
hauSted. and admitted to a policeman
that he bad been stabbed. An ambulance
carried him to the hospital, where the
flow of blood was stopped, and where
later Webbers identity was discovered
By Detective Harvey. who had worked
On the RoSenthal case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Fails to Recognize Weapon.

''Mistah Pickens didn't quite under
stand wny we had to start out that night,
but I told him that we had 10 be care
full and lay all our plans the night be-
fore. He come over to nah place about
dahk. an | met him in d buggy. l was
very mysterious about it all, and he was
much interested.
Got the shOtgun?' he says.
Yes. san. Right in the back OF the
buggy
'Mistah Pckens went around beilind
and felt around
Amt nOthin' heah, says he
well. that's mighty funny | saws ia
him 1t certainly was in this we're buggy
when l druv out the balm. Let me look.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Interested in Shotgun Policy.

Next day / saw Mistah PickenS. He
says. See yo' all goin' to have election.
Tomorrow 1 says.
NOW, looky heah,' says he, is that
what yo' man Jim's been dom up round
my boys?
eyes. sah, I says with cons:d able
force. We have to line EN- up in adj
vance
Then he come real close and whispers,
almost:
DO you nave the shotgun policy down
Leah?
DO We / says You jes' bet we
do
An you make elD vote the demo-
cratic ticket with a shotgun?
.'YO' JUS watch us tomorrow.
WELL says Mistah Piclens, I'd like
TO go to the polls and see it operate.
Come right along with me. and well
Staht ont tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Close Finish Is Predicted.

".Yo' reckon it'll be that close today
We'll, it might be. / don't know but
what one vote might make the difference.
Then Mistah Plckens looked very
much worried.
Judge says he, i wish mighty well
| could vote TO yo' friend
why don't you:' 1 asked him.
Well. you see. I lack just seven days
of bein' here long enough to vote
".Oh, we can fix that 1 called over two
of the precinct managers. and I T'inked
at 'em and I said:
Gentlemen this is Mistah Pickens,
who's got seven more days to live heah
before he can vote, an he wants mighty
we'll to vote How would it be to let him
vote today, an make out like he'o peeii
here the full time?
..1'hey was both willin,' of co'se.
II gave to Mistah Pickens a long bal
lot. 1t was neah TO a foot and half
long and was SO full o regular plum
banged democrats yo'd have thought that
right there But he didn't He went on
inside and voted that ticket.
Gave Him Size of Silk Hat.
THAT evenin' I says to him:
Coin to Macon soon?
Might so up tomorrow.
We'll, when yo' go. l wish yod get
me silk hat, size seven and two-eighths,
and get the very best yo' can buy.
- Go on he says, 'you-aI are Stahtin
to crow TOO soon. Yo' don't know whether
yo man is elected
well, l told him he was sho' elected.
and he said all right, he'd get the hat
and tell me how much it was.
But 1 amt goin' to pay fo' that hat,
Mistah Pickens. Yo' are sho goin' to
pay TO it yoself. Don't yo' remember
when l bet yo' that befo' yo' had been
heah two years yo'd vote the democratic
ticket? And didn't you get so anxious
to vote it that you had to cast an Illegal
ballot?
An yo' ought to seen his face.
- Well, judge he said, Il reckon yo'- all
are right. but l am as good republican
as ever l was
and when they counted up. they
wasn't a republican vote in the county
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Question of Leadership.

The craftsmanship of the democratic
congressional committee is a matter of
lively discussion daily pending the meet
ing of the committee the night of June %
to elect. Representative Doremus of
Michigan is proposed as a candidate,
while other possibilities are Representa-
tives Lloyd Of Missouri, the incumbent;
Representative Cline of Illinois and Rep
resentative SABBATH of Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
FelkeY to Be Tried Next Week

CALGARY. Alberta June 1.-THE trial
OF Arthur Pelkey. on charges OF man
slaughter in connection with the death
OF Luther McCarty during their prize
fight here May 81. has been set to begin
June 10 before Chief Justice Harvey o.
the supreme court. Tommy Burns who
promoted the fight. will not be tried be-
fore fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Mrs. Walsh Asks $50, 900 Damages.

Mrs. Alice Walsh filed suit today
against the City and Suburban Railway
Company to recover $1,000 damages for
alleged personal injury. She alleges she
was struck by car at Melrose crossing,
Hyattsville, Md, September last and
sustained permanent and serious injuries.
She is represented by Attorneys Edwin
c. Dutton and J. Enos Ray, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Famous Race Track Passes.

NEW YORK, June 14.-Historic Morris
Park race track in the Bronx was last
night finally dispersed, after a twelve
day public auction of the 3.cl9 buildings
lots which it contained. The last plot
sold was appropriately that embracing
the tracks finish line. The sum realized
was approximately x4.O0O.0iO. This is said
to be the high record sale of lots in 4
like period of days. Fifteen miles of city
streets eventually will traverse the prop
erty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
N. L. MUHLMAN DEAD.
Employe of Treasury Department
for More Than Thirty Years.

BRON&NILLE, y. Y, June 14.-Mau-
rice l.. huffman. well known as a writer
ON economies. and for over thirty years
in the service of the Treasury Depart
ment, has died at his home here aged
siXty-one.
He was for fourteen years d deputy
assistant United States treasurer and for
hfteen Years cashier at the New York
suotreasUry. He retired in 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Fire Causes $3.50, 900 Damage.

BRIDGEPORT, ILL.,, June 14.-Fire that
destroyed two business squares here yes
terday afternoon did damage estimated
at a quarter of a million dollars before
brought under control. The fire started
when a pan OF gasoline exploded in a
blacksmith shop. Ii soon reached the
main business district and the bucket
brigades were unable to stop the spread
of the flames. Wagon tanks loaded with
water and chemicals were sent here from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Saws Policeman Slew Striker.

IPSWICH Mass. June 1.-THE defense
sprang a sensation yesterday in the cases
of the nineteen persons charged with
rioting In connection with the trouble at
the Ipswich hosiery mills last Tuesday
evening, when it produced witness who
testified that Nicolletta PaGdolopoulou.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Z POULTRY /! ILL.,! =
By Cockspur.

doftes with record of 9iS. A black
Langshan pen is also In the 800 class
Foultrymen are beginning to wonder
what the Englishman's secret is. The
strangest thing noticed about the Eng
lish birds is that they begin laying
three or four days after being landed
IN the pen at the contest grounds. They
Withstand the passage across the At
lantic and the handling i'm transporta-
ton here. and yet when placed in pens
at the shows they begin to lay sooner
and more than the American pens.
Most experts believe that the secret
is In the careful attention the English
pay to breeding. All the layers that
were sent here from England are the
progeny Of trap-nested hens that
showed high records. The method OF
producing big layers by mating from
high record ancestry seems to have
been brought to o science in England.
despite the failure of one eminent pro-
lessor To work out the plan positively
at one of our agricultural stations.
True, the English birds are IL trife
heavier than our Leghorns. but that 10
no excuse. because most American
breeders would be pleased with a leg
horn somewhat heavier than the pres
ent one Perhaps now that American
breeders see what the English birds
can do they will keep working until
they produce layers that will at least
equal the English hens.
L. e. ouisenberry. in charge Of the
Missouri shows. declares that the Sc
cret lies IL the selections for breeding.
1t may be that England will give us q
tip on getting big layers
There is a lesson for beginners in
this. Ii is that they, too, should be as
careful possible in their matings.
They may not be able to trap-nest. But
they can be Sar, they mate hens that
have stood up well during the winter.
that have good shape and seem con-
stitutional!, strong. And the same may
De Sd1u Tor .nE- rooster of the DGn. But
don't wait until next spring to pick
your breeders. Pick them now. and
keep your eye on them. You'll know
something bout them in the spring.
And. knowing what they are you can
charge 4 good price. without hurting
your conscience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
On WAY to Leper Colony.

VALLEJO. Cal, June IA Kaeiwi, a
Filipino boy, has left Mare Island navy
yard for Seattle in baggage car OH the
first stage of Il journey to the leper col
ony IN the Hawaiian Island. Kaelwi
was u mess boy on the United States
battleship Connecticut six months ago,
when the natI-e OF his malady first be-
came suspected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Auto Crash Fatal to Three.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. June f4.-Miss Adah
ZcIler of Columbus. Ohio. and her sister,
Mrs. Cora Clickenger. were instantly
killed and the latter's husband, A. :.
Ciickenger. fatally injured. when an au-
to,nobiIe i'm which the three were riding
Was struck last night by a traction car
at A grade crossing near this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Hill Orders Road Work Stopped.

ST. PAUL Mimi. June 14.-Orders have
been issued by James j. Hill stopping all
work on the Great Northern railroad
lines that is not absolutely necessary, ac-
cording to an announcement made today
at the general offices of the road. 1t
was said the action was taken as result
of the recent Supreme Court decision IN
the Minnesota rate cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14

II jumps out and looks around in the
back and pulls out somethin.
There's yo' shotgun says l.
Why, man, that's jug. says he
Well says l. that's as good as a
shotgun any day i'll the week, especially
on election day.
How do YOU use it, says he
How to Make Good Democrats,
It's full o good corn lickah,' [ told
him. and yO' shoot about a cupful into
each one. an aftah that he's as good a
democrat as evan yo' want to see. I'm
jes' goin' to drive yo' back to yo'
place now. When yo' get out. place the
jug up on yo' poch. Tomorrow. the col
ored boys will see ii an they'll say:
'Bress de I.awd. ives goin' to de cleo
ton. kase dere's de sho sign.
Then yo wan to say to 'em:
Boys. hep yo'seif to that corn licSah
an 20 on down an vote for Judge Par
sons man. and the judge'll he theah to
give yo' the right ticket
1T all turned out very fine. Mistah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14

OF co'se everybody looks to me down in
that belt to tell how to vote, an / jes'
laid low when A1istah P:ckens was
around. He had twenty colored boys
worllin' over to his place. an when the
time come, I says TO jim, the head man
on my place: Jim l says, go ovah
there to Mistah Pickenses place and fix
all those boys o his. Fix EN- right now.
SO they'll all vote our way Jim says,
"Yassir Mars john and oVah he went.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
PAGE ACCEPTABLE TO ITALY.
Author Will Be Appointed Ambas.
sador Probably Next Week.

The Italian government has notified the
United States that Thomas Nelson Page,
the author. will be acceptable as Ameri-
can ambassador. President Wilson will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-14
Hillary ]. Greenwich Dies.

KANSAS CITY, June HILLARY john
son Greenwich, for thirty years president
of the Liberty Co-educational College at
Bardstown, KY, died at his home here