davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1914-02-14
BARRY SHAFT UNWILLING
PLANNED BY H|BERN|ANS
Executive Committee to Assist Col
Harts to Be Announced at
Banquet Tonight.

representatives of various IIibernian
societies gathered in Washington TODAY.
meeting at the Raleigh Hotel. to dis
cuss details of the unveiling Of the
statue to Commodore Barry being erect
ed in Franklin Park Col. W. W. Jar,s
Y. s A., superintendent of public build
ings and grounds. and executive officer
OF the Barry monument commission. at
tended the meeting.
+. T. Moran was elected chairman of
ehe gathering. He. with Patrick J. Haiti
gan ana W. J. Frfzzell, compose a COM
mlttee representing the A. o. II. in the
United States which has watched over
ehe project to erect the statue for the
last ten years
Mr. Moran asked Col. Harts to explain
" "hat extent the Hibernian societies
ai nc aiioWed to take part in the pro-
poseo unVeilins, and Col, Harris an.
nounced that the Barry monument com.
mission and the government so far as
possloie will follow the wishes OF the
hlnernlan 10 societies in the matter.
Inc representatives of the societies
agreed to appoint an executive commit
tee 70 act with Col Harts in arranginp
loi 'ie uhVeliins, the personnel Of which
VIII be announced tonight at a dinner 10
be given by members of the societies =.
the Raleigh Hotel
Figure Has Been Completed.
Col Harts informed the committeemer
that the Barry statue will be one Of the
most beautiful and most effective IN
washington. The base, he said. has been
put In place, and he has been advised
that the bronze figure still to be erected
mas been completed and is satisfactory
lie discussed possible dates for the un-
Velllng, and the. committeeman agreed to
recommend date later on, which prob-
ably will be May 16 or %, the former
date being preferred by the FIiberniau
societies. Col. Harris undertook to he re.
sponsible for having invitations issued fo,
the unvefling. the placing of seats fo,
spectators, and making necessary police
arrangements.
The government has appropriated So
wv ior the expense of the unveiling. and
Col Harts said probably $500 seats could
be provided for the ceremonies II ;s
hoped to have parade Of troops on dutv
IN washington in connection with the
event. ".i LAC
me following Were present at the meet
ing, and Will be present at the dinner to-
night: Thomas A Fahey of Philadeinbia
representing the Friendly Sons Of ST Pat
rick; Edward j. Dooner of PhiIadelphia
vice president of the Irish American His
torIcal Society: Thomas ]. jenkins OF
Phlladelphia, representing the Friendly
sons OF ST. Patrick; Barry Hayes Hep
burn. great-great-grandnep of Com
modore Barry. now a resident of Phi.a-
delphia; Thomas Devlin and Henry L,
joyce of New York, representative OF
the Friendly Sons of ST. Patrick: David
Flynn of Princeton, N j., Representing
the lrish-American Historical Society:
Michael ]. Ryan of Philadelphia repre-
senting the United Irish League of Amer
lea. and the following, representing the
A. O.. H: Philip j. Sullivan of Thomp-
sonville. Conn; John J. Rogers of Wor-
cester. Mass, and Joseph Mclaughlin of
Philadelphia
Evening star., 1914-02-14
WOMEN CENSORS OF STAGE.
Anti-Suffragists Will Name Good
and Bad Plays in New York.

NEW YORK, February 14-Censoring
the stage has spread 10 the New York
state Association Opposed 10 Woman Suf
trase. and Monday the committee ap-
pointed By that organization will begin
completing list of the good and bad
plays now presented in New York
The committee is headed by Miss Alice
Iiiil Chittenden, president of the asso-
.iation.
We believe that it is merely doing our
duty as women to try 10 discountenance
and discontinue certain type of produc
tion,'' said Miss Chittenden We shall
rot adopt militant methods I'VE leave
that TO others, nor are there .cranks'
among US who will aim for the s,rsa-
tional and bizarre. We are merely Iavin.,
hefore our men and women a list of plays
suitable for presentation"
Evening star., 1914-02-14
o'sHAUGHNESSY TO STAY.
Will Not Abandon Mexico City Post
to See Dying Father.

MEXICO CITY. February 14.-Impressed
with the seriousness of the situation here.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy. the American
charge d'affaires. has decided not to
abandon his post, even for a brief inter
val, in spite of his receipt of news that
his father is dying in New York. For
time Mr.. O'Shaughnessy considered the
advisability of asking the State Depart
ment at Washington for permission for
him to attempt to see his father. but he
abandoned the idea.
NEW YORK, February 1.-THE condi-
ton of Col James O'Shaughnessy. father
of Nelson OShaughnessy, American
charge daffaires at Mexico City. was i'm
proved today. He is suffering with pneu-
monia.
Evening star., 1914-02-14

cited no surface reasons for changes in
the official presidential family. Mr. Bryan.
at fifty-four, is three and one-half years
than the President. Attorney Cen
eral McReynolds. Secretary Daniels and
Secretary Garrison, about fifty-two each.
are about five and one-half years younger
than Mr.. Wilson. Secretary Redheld.
born in 1858, is the oldest member of the
cabinet, but is one and one-haf years
younger than Mr.. Wilson. Secretary Nc
Adoo Is about seven years younger. Secre-
taries Lane and Garrison eight each and
Secretary Houston. the baby of the cabi-
net, nine and one-half.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Acquitted After Three Years.

WILLIAMSON, W. Va, February II
After spending three years in the peni-
tentiary at Moundsville. w. Va, for kill
ing James Newsome at Thacker. W. Va.
William Edwards was acquitted of the
crime today Edwards counsel succeed
ed in getting him a new trial, and when
he told his story to the jury he pleaded
Self-defenSe.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
storm at Cincinnati Ceases.
CARE OF THE NEEDY.
Cold Wave Gives Extra Work to
Charitable Organizations.

The snowstorm and accompanying cold
weather which struck the city yester-
day brought extra work TO the charitable
organizations of the city. An equaliz-
ing feature. however. was the fact that
the snow gave employment to large
number of idle men needed to clear ii
from the streets and sidewalks.
The Associated Charities, the Gospel
Mission, the Central Union Mission, the
Salvation Army and other agencies are
having use for as much clothing and
other supplies as they can get.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
HOPES to Cross Ocean in "a Hours.

LIVERPOOL, February a. = Lieut.
John c. Porte, formerly of the British
naval flying corps. believes it will take
him only twentyfour hours to fly across
the Atlantic. He expressed this opinion
as he left for America today on board
the Carmania to make preparations for
the flight.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
PEACE DOVE FLUTTERlNG
OVER SUFFRAGIST CAMPS
Latest Indications Are That Squab-
BILE Of Voteseekers May
Be Adjusted.

That peace may be returning again to
ington was indicated today when the
Congressional Union for Woman Suf-
frage took a box for the mass meet
ing to be held tomorrow afternoon at
the Columbia Theater under the
auspices of the congressional commit
tee of the National American Woman
Suffrage Association in honor of the
birthday of Susan Is. Anthony. The
two organizations have been at log
gerheads recently.
1t was announced today that Mrs.
Kate Waller Barrett, president of the
Florence Crittenton Missions, is to pre-
side at the meeting tomorrow after
noon, and that all the boxes will be oc-
cupied by representatives of various
suffrage organizations in the District.
Hearing Is Promised.
DESPITE the announced refusal of demo-
cratic House leaders to consider woman
suffrage as question to be settled by
Congress. the House judiciary committee
has consented to hold hearing on the
subject March 3. the anniversary OF the
exciting votes for women parade of a
year ago.
by Miss9 Alice Paul, chairman of the
Congress s{onal Union for Woman Suf-
frage. and favorable reply was re-
ceiVed yesterday by Miss Paul from
Representative Clayton, chairman Of the
committee.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
New Cabinet for Argentina.

Acting President de la Plaza of the
Argentine Republic soon will appoint a
new cabinet. according to a State De-
partment dispatch received today COM
frming the reported granting of an in
definite leave of absence to President
Saenz Pena owing to the latter's i'll
health.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
C. A. Dwyer Held in Canada.

CALGARY, Alberta, February IL
Charles A Dwyer, described as wealthy
California rancher and fugitive from
nstice, was arrested otday by local police
on information furnished by the authori-
ties at Santa Ana, Cal He is charged
with having left California under 5000
bail after having been arrested on
charge OF assault.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Gen. Letona Arrives in Capital.

Gen. Jose NJ. Letona, confidential sec
retary to President Estrada Cabrera of
Guatemala, has arrived in Washington
on a brief vacation trip. He is among
the best known men in Central America
and has been with President Cabrera
since the latter assumed the presidency
of Guatemala. His friends say his visit
here is OF no political significance.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Should Make Rules More Drastic.

Asked a question as to the best way to
remedy such situation, witness replied
that the rules should be made so drastic
as TO prevent a similar occurrence in the
future. lie was asked as To what he
thought Sullivan's duty was after that
official had ordered the men into the
building and had himself been directed TO
another part of the fire and replied that
Sullivan should have reported the pres
ence of the men in the building to the
chief engineer.
MI the battalion chiefs. he testified
should report unusual conditions to the
chief engineer. although he knew of no
rule which would compel them to make
such a report On cross-examination At
torney Charles w Darr questioned the
witness closely as to certain statements
made during the secret inquiry conducted
by Commissioner Siddons. which the at
torney declared did not agree with the
testimony of I-anahau given on the stand
today.
Darr read from The transcript OF the
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Two to One

The Evening Star with its ONE EDITION
is believed to have double the combined paid Cir
cuation in Washington OF the two afternoon
editions of its evening competitor.
This is one reason that The Star frequently
carries more advertising than the other three
papers combined.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Responsibility for Losses.

The question Of Mexican responsibility
for losses sustained by foreigners resi-
dent in Mexico as result of the reyolu-
tionary disturbances is one which at
present the State Department declines to
enter upon. It was suggested that the Ger
man under secretary expressed only the
German view when he said assurances
had been given that all losses would be
Unidentified.
The history of past revolutionary move
ments in the western hemisphere pre-
sents some contradictions of doctrine in
this regard, and the disposition of the
officials Is to leave such matters to be ad
Justed after the present revolution Is
ended
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Secretary Bryan Reticent.

While admitting its accuracy, Secretary
Bryan declined to discuss further the
statement made yesterday by the Gers
man under secretary of state to the i'm
perial parliament that Germany had been
notified by the United States that nobody
outside of Mexico could enforce settle
ment of that country's present difficult
ties.
The view that the Mexican factions
should be allowed to adjust their differ
ences without outside interference was
expressed when the American govern
ment gave notice to the world powers
that its embargo against the expectation
of arms to Mexico had been raised. Offi-
Gals pointed out today that similar ex-
pressions had been communicated re-
peatedly to other powers when their dip
lomatic representatives asked what the
United States intended to do in regard to
Mexico,
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Baltimore Pier Fire Loss, S125.OO

BALTIMORE. February 1i.-Fire last
light totally destroyed the interior OF the
government bonded warehouse and new
Immigration pie1 OF the Pennsylvania
tiiroad at Canton, Il suburs, causing Il
loss estimated at $1,000.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
All Quiet at Acapulco.

\ brief dispatch today from Rear Ad-
miral Cowles. commanding the squadron
on the west coast of Mexico, reported
all quiet at Acapulco.
Revolutionary operations in northern
Tobasco are said to be more extended,
with imminent danger of a clash with the
federal troops. From Ensenada condi-
tions are reported quiet The British
warship Shearwater has been there since
Thursday.
The reported killing of an American.
W. II. Dodson. at Torreon. was denied
by Consult Hanna at Monterey.
Evening star., 1914-02-14

Senator Augustus O. Bacon OF tieorsia.
senior member OF the uppcr house %
Congress from Georgia, and chairman %,
the powerful Senate committee on for-
eign relations. died this afternoon at tn"
Garfield Hospital. where he had bcru
under treatment for kidney t:ouhc.
He had been sick about ten days and
word came from his bedside this morn
ing that he seemed TO be improved. lie
had "a sudden relapse this afternoon.
The senator's death was announced
to the Senate while that body was IN
executive session this afternoon. and
adjournment was ordered out Of re
spect.
Senator Bacon seemed better this
morning, but shortly after / o'clock
this afternoon he suffered sudden
lapse. caused by a clot OF blood set
tling on his heart He died at 2.l0
o'clock this afternoon.
He was unconscious for about thirty
minutes before his death.
Senator Bacon's daughter. Mr.. W. b.
Sparkes of Macon, Ca, his private sec
retary and his physician and nurse were
with him when the end came.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
WEEKLY CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
AFFIDAVIT.

soemny sswsar that the above statement reprssents
only the numlAr of copies EVENING AND SUNDAY
STAR circulated during the seven days ended Feorury a.
furnished or mailed for valuable to bon.
purchasers subScribers-and that copies
returnable remain the office
unsold, in the of to town
asen only from whom of unSod
yet been received.
FLEMING NEWBOLD.
Business Manager,
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
District of Columbia
Subscribed and before this fourteenth day
of February, AID. 1914.
F. f. RAMEY,
tSealA Notary Public.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
No Rule Requiring Report.

In response to a question as to whether
there IS any rule that would compel the
first captain to arrive at a fire to make
Il report to the deputy chief upon the
arrival of that official, witness replied
that the deputy chief may receive re-
ports and employ his own observation
for ascertaining exact conditions. He
knew of no rule, he said. that would re-
uuire a report to be made in such u
case
Capt. Lanahan. vino was off duty the
night Of the fire. related how he was
called to the scene of the fire after
being Informed that a third alarm was
ip. His story was To the effect that, ac-
cor1panied by Private 7. u. Lyon of
No. t engine. he went 10 the engine
found it working. and then, desirous of
locating his men. he traced the hose
TO the point where 1t led under the
debris of the collapsed floors
Realizing instantly what the situation
was, he rushed out into the street, saw
Chief Wagner standing in the Cdr
tracks and told him that the men of
No. . Were Imprisoned under the
The chief looked surprised upon receiv-
ing this information, il was testified.
Lanahan then ran into the alley looking
for an opportunity TO get under the
wreckage and rescue the men, as there
from the front, he said.
The witness stated that he saw Bat
TALON Chief Proctor in the alley. but did
not recollect engaging in any corversa-
ton with him.
ON the stand yesterday Proctor testi-
fed that Lanahan came up TO him in the
alley and expressed the fear that the men
of his company were imprisoned in the
building.
Who was responsible for the men being
there" asked the corporation counsel al
this point.
IT'S up To the chiefs; that's what they
draw their salaries for.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
HOUSTON TO STAY
IN WILSON CABINET
Secretary of Agriculture Will
Not Be Member of Fed
eraI Reserve Board.

Secretary Houston of the Department
of Agriculture will not receive an ap-
po1ntment as a member OF the federal
reserve board, and therefore there will
not be disruption of President Wilson's
cabinet In that way. 1t Is learned on
high authority, notwithstanding stories
to the effect that the Secretary would
leave the cabinet for a position on the
board for a term of ten years at a
salary of $4,000 annually.
1t is absolutely known that so far as
the President is concerned he does not
contemplate or desire the slightest
change in his cabinet and that he re-
CARDS his selections for each post as
peculiarly fortunate for himself and
the country.
In taking an unusually long time
to pick his cabinet advisers the Presi-
dent, 1t is known, weighed every con-
sideration carefully with the object in
view of obtaining satisfactory team
work-harmonious relations with him
and harmony among the heads of each
department. There was opportunity
to procure individual stars. as Is said
in the base ball world, but he was not
looking for that sort of a cabinet.
All Members to Remain.
Political prognostcators acquainted
sertion that unless the unexpected in
teryenes not single member of Mr..
Wilson's cabinet will retire during his
term of Office. The team work he sought
is there. and apparently not a sign of
Ill feeling or discomfort is anywhere on
the surface.
The greatest admiration and respect
for their leader is shown by each mem
Der and there is hearty cooperation in
his leadership and in the carrying for
ward of his policies and purposes.
Predictions were broadcast March 4
last that Secretary Bryan would not re-
main in the cabinet six months. The
first year will have ended in eighteen
days. Mr.. Bryan is undoubtedly a fix
ture in the cabinet. There has not been
the slightest conflict between him and
the President
There are no old men in the cabinet:
there are none in i'll health There are
Evening star., 1914-02-14

many of whom have been given shelter
and food at the municipal lodging houses
during tire cold spell, were put to work
removing the snow. which was seven
inches deep on the level and more than
two taot deem in drifts.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Services for Party.

In 1880 he was president of the state
democratic convention, and four years
later he was delegate at large from
Georgia to the national conven ion which
nominated Grover Ciel Gland. AS early
as 1865 ne was elected presidential elector
on the democratic ticket Seymour am,
R.air being the democratic candidates
that year. In 1871 he was elected a men,
her of the Georgia houst, OF representa-
tiVes and served there for fourteen years.
during eight OF which lie was chosen
speaker OF the house. Several times hs
was i candidate for governor of the state
and once he came within one Vote OF
nomination for governor, which would
have carried with il the governorship
For many years Senator Bacon was one
of the trustees OF the University of
Georgia, and also he had been for some
time a regent OF the Smithsonian lnsti-
tuition On the part ol the Seuaty
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Story That There Is Discord
Between Carranza and Villa
Denied by Rebel Agency Here

That Gen. Carranza and Gen. Villa are
in complete accord regarding the plans
for driving Huerta out of power, and
that reports of differences between then,
are being circulated by friends of the
old Mexican regime, was the gist of a
statement given out today by the con-
fidential agency here of the Mexican
constitutionalists
The confidential agency desires it to
be known that the persistent reports cir
culated from FL Paso to the effect that
there exists friction between Gen. Car
ranza. now in Sinaloa, and Gen Villa. at
Juarez, are absolutely without founda-
tion," says the statement. and are de
signed to give the people of the United
States an erroneous impression of con-
ditions in northwestern Mexico, under
the control of the constitutionalist forces.
Plans Not for Public.
Gen. Villa remains at Juarez for the
purpose of perfecting his plans of cam
paign, and will not move southwark until
he is in entire readiness to strike What
those plans are Will certainly not be
given out for publication.
Gen. Carranza will move his headquar-
ters to Chihuahua once he has completed
the labor of establishing civil government
in the state of Sinaloa- With him will
go at least three brigades of Sonoi a
troops Of infantry. cavalry and artillery
to reinforce Gen. Villa s column"
The battleships Florida, Utah and Della
ware We're en- route today from Guaca-
nayabo bay. Cuba. for Vera Cruz to re-
lieve the Rhode Island, Georgia. Virginia
and Nebraska. which will go To the north
coast of Cuba for winter maneuvers.
AS the three vessels now on their way
to Vera Cruz are more formidable than
those to be relieved. officials say the
change will not mean a reduction in the
force in Mexican waters or any change
of policy in the naval patrol of the
Mexican gulf coast.
Evening star., 1914-02-14
Ia Confederate Army.

When the civil war broke out Senator
Bacon entered the Confederate army and
served throughout the war in gallant
manner. lie vas In the first battIe of
Bull Rim During the campaigns of 1861
and iS6. he served as 4djutant of th.. ON
Georgia Regiment IN the Army of NORTH
ern Virginia. Later he was commits. ion
ed captain in the provisional army OF
the confederacy and ASSIGNED to staT
duty.
At the close Of TIE war Senator Bacon
took up again his study OF law, and in
1850 he hung out his .'shins!e'' ii Macon
Ga. lie continued actively in the prac-
tice Of law. both IN stat and FEDERAL
courts up to tie time OF his election to
the United States Senate. and was ,i-
gagged in many important cases
His interest in politics extended over ::
long period. and while n young man he
was frequently elected 10 state democratic
ic conventions
Evening star., 1914-02-14
WEEK MORE NEEDED
FOR SULLIVAN TRIAL
District to Close Monday, But
Defendants Witnesses to
Take Four Days.
CHIEF WAGNER INFORMED
MEN WERE UNDER DEBRIS
Capt. Lanahan of No. 6 Engine Com
pany So Testifies at
Today's Hearing.

All of next week may be required for
winding up the Sullivan trial, which ad-
journed at noon today until 10 o'clock
Monday morning.
Corporation Counsel Conrad H. Syme.
representing the District, expects to get
in his case by Monday. and counsel for
the deputy fire chief estimate that they
can finish UP with their witnesses in four
days more.
There were not SO many spectators in
the boardroom when today's session be-
gan. and little In the evidence to add new
interest to the case.
Among the witnesses called to the stand
was Capt. Lanahan of No. eneine
company, who told about his reachins
the scene of the fire after the collapse
of the building and tracing the hose of
No. company to the point where IT led
under the debris. He testified that he
informed Chief Wagner his men Were
under the building and that the chief
looked surprised.
Battalion Chief Proctor yesterday tes-
titled that he informed Chief Wagner of
the Imprisonment of the men under the
the fire department received the informa-
ton with surprise.
Trapped Fireman Testines.
The first witness at today's hearing
was Clayton G. Birch OF No. 6 engine
company, who was one of the five men
TRAPPED in the Acknowledgement store
building following its collapse during the
fire on the night of December %. Birch
testified that after his company had been
ordered into the building by Deputy Chief
Sullivan he returned to the street to get
more hose and encountered Capt Egloff
and Capt Dixon.
Witness was asked by Joseph c. Shee-
hy. one of the members of the trial board.
if Capt. Dixon knew that the line of No.
6 engine extended into the building. and
was informed in the affirmative.
Corporation Counsel Syme then ascer-
tanned from the witness that he had seen
Capt Dixon on the first floor of the store
shortly after the crew had been ordered
into the structure. Birch's testimony was
similar 10 that given yesterday by other
members of No. engine company who
were caught under the wreckage.
Capt. William F. Lanahan of No. 6 en-
gine company next took the stand. He
was questioned closely by the corpora
ton counsel as to what rules the fire de-
partrnent has governing the making oi
reports by subordinates to superior Of
hcerS-