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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
L|TTAUERS PLEAD GUILTY
Former Congressman and Brother
Admit Smuggling
Charge.

NEW YORK, February 3.-Lucius n.
Littauer, a former congressman. and Will
liam Littauer, his brother. both Of Glow
ersville, N Y, pleaded guilty in the fed
eral district court today to conspiracy to
smuggle jewelry into this country. Sen
tence was suspended.
The Littauers, in satisfaction of civil
claims brought against them by the Gus
toms authorities in Connection with the
smuggling, paid the government $4,000
The brothers were indicted January q on
three counts. They were charged with
attempting to evade the duty on Vene-
tian diamond and pearl tiara and several
other articles Of 5ewelry valued at $4,000
and intended, it was said, for William
Littauer's wife. Lucius was accused OF
bringing the jewels into the country, con-
sealed in trunk, and William of receiv-
ing them.
The courts announcement that it would
suspend sentence until tomorrow followed
pleas by counsel for light punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
VILLA WARNS SPANIARDS.
All Captured in Torreon to Be Sum
marily Dealt With.

JCAREZ, Mex. February "a warning
was issued by Gen. Francisco Villa TO
day that all Spaniards captured in the
Torreon campaign. will be summary
dealt with Gen. Villa said he had posi-
tive proof that many Spaniards IN Tor
reon had taken up arms against the
rebels, and that all such would be shot
Others, he said. would be banished from
the country.
in conformity with my conception OF
Justice, | wish to notify all foreign gov
ernments that have positive Information
that the Spanish residents OF Iorreon
have sided with the federal forces there
and that it is my purpose to execute
these Spaniards if we capture them.
said Cen Villa. Il am making this state
ment now so that no surprise will be eN-
pressed later and to give such Spaniards
a chance TO leave the country before they
fall into my hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
Matter of Liability to Punishment
Jews Will Present Mammoth Protest

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. February s.
A committee appointed by the convention
of B'nai Birth. representing 100000
Jews. will present to President Wilson
and members Of Congress a resolution
opposing the clause in the immigration
bill relative to the literacy test The
resolution asks for the exemtion of the
literacy test of all aliens seeking admis-
sion to aviod religious prosecutions,
either through overt acts or by oppres-
sive laws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
FINES OF S62. 600 STAND.
Hooking Valley Railroad and Coal
Company Convicted of Relating.

CINCINNATI February - decision
assessing fines which total $1,000
against the Hooking Valley Railroad
Company and the sunday Creek Coal
Company on charges OF giving and
taking rebates was affirmed by the
United states circuit court of appeals
here today.
fine OF $4,000 against the railroad
and 100000 against the coal company
was rendered in United States District
Judge killitts court at Cleveland,
ohio The question involved was
whether or not the concessions grant
ed TO the shipper by the railroad con-
stituted violation of the anti-rebate
laws as they are laid down by the
interstate commerce laws and the Ell
Iins act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
GAS COMPANY SUIT
HEARING IS BEGUN
Involves Washington Com
pany's Holding Of George
town Company Stock.

Testimony was offered today before
Justices Gould and Stafford. sitting in
Equity Court. No. /, tending to show that
the Washington Gas Light Company has
owned for many years stock in the
Georgetown Gas Light Company, in the
name of individuals and otherwise, and
through that ownership directed and
dominated the affairs of the Georgetown
company.
George Howard, a former president OF
the Georgetown Gas Light Company, tes-
tined that he served in that capacity for
five Years without having made any in
vestment in the stock of the company
He admitted he had had no previous eX-
perience in the management of gas COM
panies.
One share of stock was issued to him
the day following his election as presi-
dent and was assigned by him in blank
He Endorsed the dividend checks received
on account OF the stock, witness stated.
Owns Big Block of Stock
Charles r Williams now secretary of
the Georgetown Gas Light Company,
was the only other witness heard to-
day He testified there is outstanding
certificate of stock on the books of
the Georgetown company for $500
shares of its capital stock in the name
of the Washington Gas Light Company.
Witness produced a tahulated state
ment tracing the stock into the hands
OF John r. Mclean. former president
of the Washington company.
Mr. McLean's investments began, ac-
cording to the witness. in May, 1899.
IT the time of the transfer Of $3.50
shares of the stock to the Washington
company Mr.. Mclean was president of
the latter corporation. witness stated.
From the minute books of the conlpany
Mr.. Williams showed that William B.
Orme. then assistant secretary of the
Washington company, was selected June
7. 1856, as a director. Shares of stock
were issued 10 Mr.. Orrne it was testified,
and almost Immediately assigned.
Mr.. Williams also showed that a
resolution made by MIR Orme was
adopted providing for the extension of
mains to the residence Of Mr.. Mclean
on the Tenleytown road The same d
rector also offered resolution, it was
testified, to give free gas to John
Leetch, a former president of the
Georgetown company, who later was
general manager of the Washington
company.
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WILL ASK KAHN TO SPEAK.
Board of Trade to Extend Invitation
to California Representative.

Representative Julius Kahn of Califor-
mia, president Of the National Defense
League, is to be asked to deliver a talk
on the subject of cooperation between
the business interests of the District and
the National Guard before the next
monthly meeting of the Board of Trade,
for which February % has been set as
the tentative date. 1t was decided to
give this invitation at the meeting of the
board of directors of the body held yes
terday afternoon.
The meeting also discussed the SUCCESS
ton. started by the Civil Service Reform
League. in connection with the estan-
lishment of federal reserve banks, of the
placing of bank clerks under civil serv-
Ice. No action, however. was taken by
the board on the matter.
On the recommendation of the member
ship committee Of the organization new
members we're elected yesterday as fol-
lows: Frank B. Lord, Frank Wright. j.
Donald Britt. Dwight T. Scott, Charles
W. Holmes and ]. T. Exnicios.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
LEAVES FOR TAMPICO.
British Cruiser Suffolk Gong to
Scene of Fighting.

VERA Cruz, Mexico, February 3.-The
British cruiser Suffolk, flagship of the
British squadron In Mexican waters.
started from here for Tampico today in
consequence of reports of lighting in that
vicinity.
Since the dispatch yesterday saying the
rebels had attacked and defeated the fed
erals at Altamira, fifteen miles north OF
Tampico no authentic news of nghtins
has been received here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
HoNoR1NG RABBI SIMON.
Congregation to Observe Anniver.
sary of His Advent in Washington.

The Washington Hebrew Congregation
will hold special services at 7:30 o'clock
Friday evening. to be followed by exer-
cises in honor of the tenth anniversary
of the connection of DIR. Abram Simon
as rabbi of the congregation.
Simon Wolf is scheduled to deliver a
brief address at the anniversary observ-
ance, other speakers who have signif1ed
their purpose to participate being Rabbi
Rosenau of Baltimore. Rabbi Freund Of
Harrisburg. Pa, and Louis Stern of this
city The exercises are to be followed
by reception in the vestry of the tenn
pie, under the auspices of the Temple
Sisterhood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
INJUNCTION IS ASKED.
Glass Company Would Protect
Strike Breakers From Unionists.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, February 3.-An in
junction restraining the American Flint
Glass Workers Union from interfering
with the operation of its plant in this city
by non-union men was asked for in the
United States district court here today
by the Federal Glass Company. y strike
has been in progress at the plant in the
southern part of the city since July II.
1913, several hundred former employees
being out
Federal Judge Safer issued subpoenas
for John Giloole of Grafton. W. Va, and
twenty local men to give testimony at
the hearing upon the application for an
injunction.
Members of the union are charged with
abusing. vilifying and intimidating nom
union mem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
BOY SENT BY PARCEL POST.
Two ear-0ld Arrives at Destination
in Good Condition.

WELLINGTON, Kan, February a.
Mrs. e. II. Staley of this city received
her two-year-old nephew by parcel nos,
today from his grandmother in Stratford
Okla. where he had been left for a visit
three weeks ago.
The boy wore a tag about his necL
showing II had cost IS cents to send him
through the mails. He was transnortaa
twenty-five miles by rural route befors
reaching the railroad. He rode with -
mail clerks. shared his lunch with fhe,e
and arrived here In good condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
NATHAN SUGAR ON TRIAL.
Saloonkeeper Charged With Selling
to a Minor.

Charged with selling liquor TO minor.
Nathan Sugar. who conducts a saloon at
1893 n street northwest, was placed on
trial before Jury IN the District branch
of the Police Court this afternoon.
1t is charged that November !, 1913,
the saloonkeeper sold whisky to Harry
Ardinger, minor. The case probably
will 60 to the jury late this afternoon.
Attorney Michael Mangan appears for
Sugar, while the government Is repre-
scented by Assistant Corporation Counsels
Williams and Taggart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03

then owned by the District OF Colum-
bia-
Under this authority the Commission
ers are now doing all work of patching
asphalt streets. but the work of resur-
facing IS being done under a contract
which expires June so, 1914. The porta-
bic plant is working to the limit of its
capacity in doing the patching work
Portable Plant Less Economical.
"A portable plant is. from Its nature.
essentially less economical than per-
manent plant. II lacks those devices for
cheapIy handling material which form an
essential part OF the permanent plant.
and the operation OF our plant for the
past year has been conducted by a force
without previous experience in such work.
Notwithstanding these handicaps tbs
cost OF every class of work performed
10y the plant has been less than that of
similar work previously performed I'm
der contract. and the results obtained III
operation OF the plant give ample lndica-
ton of the economy which would result
10 tho District If the Commissioners
We're authorized 10 perform the entire
work of construction. maintenance anu
repair of asphalt pavemtI.ts by the use
of permanent plant
THE saving which would be effected
by the opera ton of a permanent munl-
cipaI asphalt plant would be based on
the following consideration.
81 Saving of the contractors profit
~ There would he no adverse IN
forest between the agency doing the
work aud the agency paying for II.
g. Saving in the cost of inspection
In the District appropriation act for
the fiscal year 1913. the Commissioners
were authorized to make a thorough
investigation of the deSlrabillty and
cost of establishing such an asphalt
plant This report was made Decem-
her 81, 1872. and printed as House
document Nc 1895. SiXty-second Com
.sress. third session. The conclusion
coached as a result OF the investigation
was stated by the engineer who MADE the
investigation as follows:
There is ne doubt but that the in
stallation and operation OF a municipal
asphalt plant for all new and repair
work would be advantageous to the
District
The Commissioners urgently recon-
mend the passage u this measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
JOHN A. DIX ACCUSED.
Former Governor Said to Have
Struck Out Part of Law.

ALBANY. -. Y. February "a reso-
luton before the state senate today ac-
cuses former Gov. John A. Dix of unlaw-
fully striking out part of a law passed
in 1911, providing that not more than
one-fourth of a wo-nillion-dollar app-o-
pration for repairs to the state capitol
might be expended without public bid
ding.
The resolution would have a Joint COM
1nittee take testimony IN the case. deter
mine how much money has been spent
and devise means to prevent repetition
~ the alleged nlutilation of the laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
Begin Taking of Testimony.

Justices Gould and Stafford began today
the taking OF testimony in the three cases
involving the ownership by the Washing
ton Gas Light Company of $3.50 shares of
the capital stock Of the Georgetown COM
pany.
One case is brought by the District OF
Columbia TO dissolve the Washington
company. because, it is claimed. its own
ership OF the stock is a violation of the
La Toilette anti-merger act. The second
is the suit of Thomas l. Hume, stock
holder of the Washington company, who
claims the stock was purchased with
money which should have been distrib-
uted as dividends and is therefore not the
property of the corporation, but belongs
TO and should be distributed pro rata
among the stockholders.
The third suit is instituted by the
Georgetown Gas Light Company to cancel
the stock issued to the Washington COM
pany on the theory that such ownership
is void as transcending the corporate
rights of the Washington company in its
purchase.
Likely to Be Extended.
AS the testimony in the Hume case
had been taken before an examiner, JUS
tees Gould and Stafford decided to begin
at the consolidated hearing with the
testimony for and against the proceed
ing brought by the Georgetown COM
pany AT the conclusion of this evidence
the court will hear the testimony to be
offered by the District of Columbia in
the attempt to dissolve the Washington
company.
Three days have been set aside by the
court for the hearing of these cases, but,
from the progress today, the hearing
bids fair to be extended over considerably
more time.
Attorney William G. Johnson appeared
for the Georgetown Gas Light Company
Attorneys Brandenhurg & Brandenburg
for Mr.. Hume: Corporation Counsel
Syne and Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci Stephens for the District.
| The defendant is represented by At
| Minor. Attorney Nathaniel Wilson ap-
peared for the American Security and
| Trust Company. as trustee under a
| bond issue comprising in its security
| the stock certificate in controversy.
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Capt. John Twohy Is Dead.

NORFOLK, Va. February 3.-Capt
John Twohy, seventy-two years old,
prominent in Atlantic coast marine cir
Giles and holding large financial interests
at this port. died today. He was a native
of County Limerick, Ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
To Hold Special Inquiry.

The special committee. composed of
Supervising Inspector Uhier and Commits
sioner Chamberlain. which is to conduct
an investigation separate and distinct
from the Philadelphia inquiry, in order
to determine whether any changes in
either the navigation laws OF regulations
are needed, probably viii begin its con-
ferences late this afternoon.
Commissioner Chamberlain has only re-
Gently returned from London, where he
participated in the International con
ference on safety at sea, and he is thor
oughly familiar with the convention ap-
proved there He will determine whether
any of the points in that convention cover
the present collision and whether or not
any changes are needed in United States
laws. Particular attention will be given
to the operation of the wireless at the
time of the collision
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
Dutch Warship for Canal Opening

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, February 5.
The Netherlands government today de-
cided to send a Dutch warship TO take
part in the ceremonies at the opening of
the Panama canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
NORRIS PROPOSES
SWEEPING PROBE
Senator Introduces Resolution
for Investigation of New
Haven Railway Company.

A sweeping investigation of the fnan-
cial transactions of the New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
in the past, with view to learning what
has become of the millions of dollars paid
into the company by subscribers to the
stock. is demanded in a resolution intro
duced in the Senate today by Senator
Norris of Nebraska. The investigation
is to be made by the interstate commerce
commission. which already has made
some investigation of these matters.
THE proposed investigation and the
criticism which naturally attaches
thereto does not apply to the present
management of the railroad" said SEN
ator Norris today, in interview. after
introducing his resolution. Il have no
reason to doubt that the present man
agement of the road is exemplary. But
this does not alter the fact that we
should have full knowledge of the rob-
berries which l believe have taken place
in the past
Gives Reason for Investigation.
There are two good reasons for such
an Observation-Disclosures, that 1t may ben
eft the persons who We're robbed, and,
second. that We may have the facts, so
as to guard against such robberies in
the future"
Senator Norris said, when he offered
| his resolution, that because of the alb
sence of Senator Weeks of Massachusetts,
| he would withhold the remarks he intend
| ed to make until tomorrow, when he ex-
pected Mr.. Weeks would be present.
| The resolution was as follows:
| That the interstate commerce COM
| mission be requested to reopen it's eX-
| animation Of the affairs of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad Com
pany, and to make further investigation
| OF the financial transactions of said COM
pany, with a view of ascertaining
First. What became of the funds of
| said company wrongfully invested, at
| fictitious values, in the various enter
prlseS and corporations mentioned in
the opinion of the interstate commerce
commission, numbered 1884, case No.
4S45, entitled: The New England In
vesttgation in the Matter OF Rates,
Classifica tons, Regulations and Prac-
tees of Carriers, submitted May 20,
1913, and decided June 70. 1919
Matter of Liability to Punishment.
Second. Whether the person or per-
sons authorizing such investment OF
the funds of said company and the
person or persons receiving the bene-
fit thereof are liable to punishment I'M
der existing laws.
Third. Whether, under existing law,
such funds SO invested can be re-
covered on behalf of the stockholders
Of said company.
Fourth. What legislation. if any. is
necessary to prevent the recurrence of
similar transactions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
Permanent Secretary Named.

II was recommended and approved that
Miss Florence Brown, secretary Of the
Young Womens Christian Association, be
made permanent secretary The execu-
tive committee was instructed TO bring in
a nomination for permanent chairman.
This will be done at the next meeting of
the general committee, which is scheduled
FOR Thursday afternoon
Those attending today's meeting in
response To the notice sent out by the
Commissioners were DR.. William II.
Bates. at large; Adjt BraZier, Saliva
Hon Army; Mrs. Wilbur +. Crafts in
Ternational reform bureau; Mrs. j. y.
Culbegtsou, Womens Interdenomina-
tional Missionary Union: Stanley W.
Finch. National Welfare League; Mrs
y J. HarrinE, at large, Mrs. julius A
Hayden. local Florence CTttenton Mis-
sion: Rev. Hiusou Y. Hewlett at
large; Mrs \. Kahn, Council of Jewish
Women: Mrs Ellis Logan. Fedora ton
of Women'S Clubs; Mrs r ] Lukens,
central mon Mission; Rev Wilbur V
Afallalieu. Pastors Federation; Rev
George y MILLER. az large Walter S
Iford, Associated Charities, George $
Wilson, board OF charities. Dr. w. G.
Woodward. health officer; Mrs VI. ID
Lllis. National Womon's Christian Tenn
pcrdTiCt Union
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ENVOY Of FELIX D|Az
IS EXECUTED BY VILLA
Francisco Guzman Summary Shot
When He Proposes Renouncing
Carranza.

JGAREZ. February 3.-Eranclsco l. oiuz-
man. who figured prominently in the
revolt against President Madero in Mex
leo City year ago, was executed n the
frunt yard of a house occupied BY Gen.
Francisco Villa here yesterday. Guznan
had just come from Havana. where, il
was charged. he had received a secret
mission from Gen. Felix Diaz to induce
Gen. Villa to renounce Carranza and
throw the strength Of the revolution 10
Diaz.
As soon as he heard OF the proposal
Gen. Villa granted Guzman an interview,
and. after making sure OF the nature
OF the visit, ordered the messenger s3ot
Within few minutes after his arrival
Guzman was led out OF Villas room.
stood up before an adobe wall. and, with
his hands tied and his eyes blndfolded.
was executed. The shooting was done
by rebel officer in charge of the rail-
roads who happened to be present when
the execution was ordered.
Bonales Sandoval Safe.
1t was a. first reported that Bonales
Sandoval. an attorney OF Mexico CITY.
was the victim, but Sandoval, who WAS
reported to be on a similar mission
for Diaz. took refuge in the United
States several days ago.
Guzman was formerly a private sec
rotary TO DIR. Emilio Nasquez Gomez.
He was known as one of the promoters
of the Orozco revolution against Ma
dero, and later joined with Hueria IN
the conspiracy against the late president
An effort was made at first to con
ceal Guzman's summary execution. but
inquiry as to a pool of blood in Villa 6
yard revealed the fact. and later rebel
leaders admitted that Guzman had been
buried few hours after he had been
seen alive on the street.
The execution of those upon whom the
rebels look as political enemies is said
to be in line with a recent order from
Gen. Carranza that all who took an act
i've part in the overthrow of Msdero
must be killed.
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that they had captured sutficien; ammun,-
ton from the federal arnlt and sarri-
sons. and that they felt well supplied.
the Washington government while reali@-
inl, the important effect morally through
out Mexico that its act viii produce, IS
insistent that its position as neutra'
should be maintained.
Issued by President TAFT.
President Taft issued the proclamation
which barred the expectation Of arms -
all sides March Is. 1912
He did that under authority of n joirt
congressional resolution which eInpow-
cred the President of the United states
TO take such action whenever he shnu'
find that in any American country con
dit pns of domestic violence exists
which are promoted by the use of Suns
and munitions of WV procured from
the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
Col. Harris May Get Detail.

He has suspended final action on the
contracts in order to confer with the
members of the commission on the SUBJ
ject In case the commission accepts his
view of the situation. 1t is expected that
Col William w. Harris, the engineer off,
Ger in charge of public buildings and
grounds, will be regularly detailed to su-
pervise the work of constructing the me-
mortal as the official representative OF
both the commission and the Secretary Of
War. Inasmuch as Col. Harris is the ex-
ecutive and disbursing officer of the COM
mission it is believed to be foregone
conclusion that the commissioners will
agree with Secretary Garrison as to the
advisability of his detail as the joint rep
resentative of both in the supervision Of
the construction of the memorial
The commission is composed Of former
President Taft, former Speaker Cannon,
former Senator Wetmore, former Repre-
sentative Mccall, Speaker Clark, Senator
Martin and former Senator Blackburn,
the last-named taking the place Of the
late Senator Cullom.