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Evening star., 1914-04-19
MEN sTENoGRAPHERs ONLY.
No Women Wanted for a Year in
Government Service Here.

In an effort to supply the demand for
men stenographers for the government
field service in the District of Columbia,
Maryland. Virginia, West Virginia and
North Carolina, the civil service commits
sion will conduct examinations May 1e.
Women. according to the commission,
will not be admitted to this examination.
nor to other stenographer and typewriter
examinations for the field service in the
fourth civil service district, comprising
the territority, until February, 1915.
Other examinations announced hy the
civil service commission are as follows:
May II, associate physicist, PITTSBURGH
station Of the bureau of standards: Nav
1S. to fill vacancy as assistant patholoeist
In the Department of Agriculture; May
20, junior electrical engineer on the rail-
way valuation board of the interstate
commerce commission, Junior mechanical
engineer on the same board, also junior
railway signal engineer and junior struc-
tural engineer: tariff clerk with the inter.
state commerce commission. and COM
puter and estimator. office of the super
vising architect, Treasury Department
Evening star., 1914-04-19

mat must take an armed grip over
Mexico.
Action by Congress would not authorize
a declaration of war, because there is no
contemplation of warning against Mexico.
The prevailing opinion Is that resolution
would be passed. similar to one adopted
before the Spanish war. authorizing the
President to use the armed forces. in his
honor of the United States. The first
move, it is believed. would be to seize the
ports of Vera Cruz and Tampico
Shively to Keep in Touch.
Senator Shively, acting chairman of
the foreign relations committee, will be
it is probable the President will COM
municate first to him II the situation
should demand congressional attention.
Representative Flood, chairman of the
foreign affairs committee, also would be
notified. and both committees called to
consider the form of a resolution to meet
the emergency.
We are through talking said Chair
man Shively. We must wait now un-
til We see what Huerta 1s going to
do"
In both branches of Congress the
ultimatum to Huerta was the absorb
ing subject throughout the day. The
Senate was not in session, but many
senators were engaged in of1icia1 bust
ness at the Capitol and few there were
who did not assert that Congress
would hasten to support the President.
In the House news of the President s
action was received with suppressed
excitement, and there also members
agreed Congress would not hesitate to
uphold the President to the fullest ex-
tent
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Knew the Place.
From Pearson's Weekly.

There is an amusing story told by the
Bishop Of Yukon, who Is now on q visit
to this country.
He once made long journey to visit
a remote tribe Of Indians. hardly any OF
whom had ever seen a white man be-
fore. One of the members OF the expe-
dition took with him a gramophone
thinking it would interest the Indians.
1t did! When it was set going they ali
gathered round it in wonder. They were
rather frightened to go too near while II
was talking and singing. but when the
record was finished they crowded UP to
make a closer inspection. --,.-
Finally an old chief. getting down on
his knees and peering into the trumpet
whence the mysterious voice had come
muttered: .--4 ~
"Where him come FRONT"
Far, far away was the reply; from
a place called Chicago"
"Ugh!' grunted the chief. Canned
white man.
Evening star., 1914-04-19

| rebels. who were reported to number
l,2OO. approaching from tho south.
A flying column under Col. Serviano
Martinez is reported picking up the
fugitive federals, and tearing up the
railroad between Saltillo and San Louis
,, Potosi. both Of which towns are held by
the federals.
Two thousand federals under Gen
Munoz were defeated yesterday at Sa-
linas and the nearby town of Morales.
forty miles north of Monterey. by rebel
column, according to an official report
from Gen. Pablo Gonzalez
The report says that supplies and a
number Of prisoners were taken and
that the federals left 100 dead on the
field. The rebels are tearing up the
railroad tracks in every direction from
Monterey and Saltillo to prevent the
arrival Of federal reinforcements.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
FOR HIGHER FREIGHT RATE
If RAILROADS FIX STRIKE
Railway Employees Department, A.
T. L., Willing to Help Employ
ers on Condition.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, April ls.-Af;ar
f1ve hours discussion as to whether they
should aid the railroads in obtaining
higher freight rates. delegates to the
convention OF the railway employees de
partment Of the American Federation Of
Labor today adopted compromise meas
ure. pledging support IL the railroads
would reciprocate by bringing about a
settlement of the Illinois Centrai-Harr p
man lines strike of shopmen. which has
been in progress thirty months.
The first resolutions came out squareIt
for an Increase in rates Information.
officers of the various unions favored
giving aid to the roads because of the
effect it would have in getting higher
wages for workers. Another faction OF
the convention denounced the railroad :
as trying to add to their immense earn
ings. and declared an increase in rates
would raise the price OF every com
modify
When it was seen the convention was
divided on the original question. Walter
Ames of Kansas City. vice president o.
the machinists. introduced the substitute
| resolution which was adopted
Evening star., 1914-04-19
The Derby Tradition.
From T. P.'s Weekly.

From r P.s Weekly.
Lord Derby, In making his million and
half sporting offer TO Baron de Forest
Is splendidiy maintaining the traditions
of his family. That Earl Of Derby know,
as the Rupert of debate. thrice prime
minister. had more than his usual shsrs
Of the inherited quality. We Know. re-
marks the Chronicle. what Mr.. Greviis
saw at Newmarket in 1851. There says
Greville. was the grave statesman in the
midst Of a crowd OF betting men. cha r
fing. rowing and shouting. with laughter
and joking. His amusement was to lay
Lord Glasgow a wager that he did NOT
sneeze at a given time, for which pur-
pose. he took pinch after pinch of SNUFF:
while Stanley ieered him and quizsed him
with such noise that he drew the whole
mob around him to partake in the merrl-
ment he excited" # was Lord John Rus
sell who spoke of The Derby government
of 1858 as being under the leadership OF
a jockey.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
The Major and His Titles.

F rom the New York Times
The old-time southerner may be 8
good democrat. both with the big ID
and the small one." remarked a New
York business man. who had just re.
turned from a trip to North Carolina,
but he dearly loves a military title.
II have a lively recollection of meeting
a nice old gentleman in the Pine Tree
state, who was introduced to me as Ma.
jor So-andSo.
"A Confederate veteran, I suppose
SIR l observed, wanting to be polite.
No, sah. was the answer. DO no,
have the honah, sah.'
'Er-perhaps you fought somewhere
else then? I ventured.
'Suttenly not Nevah was in no war
sah.'
Il understand. major 1 cried. bright.
ening. OF course. you're an officer Of the
National Guard. Possibly you have served
on the governors starr
You're wrong. sab. Know nothin
about soldierin', sah.'
In that case, would you mind telling
me how you got your title?' l asked, be-
wildered.
".Ah married a majah's widow. sab,
replied the southerner."
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Figurative Language.

From T. P-s Weekly.
Senator Stone of Missouri is lover OF
coffee. and unless it is both strong and
good the waiter at restaurant or hotel
soon hears from him. Recently he took
little trip to Baton Rouge and went into
a restaurant for dinner. On raising his
cup to his lips he made a wry face and
then beckoned TO the proprietor.
What do YOU call this stuff" ne
asked
Coffee meekly replied the man. some
what surprised.
Coffee" repeated Stone with scorn-
Il could put a coffee bean into my mouth.
dive into the Mississippi river from the
end of this street. swim way UP to
Nicksburg. and I'll guarantee that any
one could bail up much better coffee than
this over the entire route.'
Evening star., 1914-04-19
EXPLAINS BUBoN1C MENACE.
Dr.. r. H. Creel Urges Cooperation
to Prevent Spread of Plaque.

HAVANA. April 1s.-Dr r H Creel,
passed assistant surgeon of the public
neaith service of Havana. explained, to-
night that modification Of quarantine
against Cuba by the United States, in
connection with the bubonic plague. was
due to the fact that the disease is propa-
gated through rats and f1eas, and there
is no reason to prevent passengers and
freight from proceeding to the United
States.
DR.. Creal said the situation created by
the bubonic plague was serious and
needed the cooperation of all citizens to
prevent it from spreading
One new case of bubonic was reported
today. The record up to date is ten
cases. with two deaths and two recover
les. Six patients are under treatment.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
An Unpleasant Reminder.
From Pearson's Weekly

From Pearson's Weekly.
There is one good story told Of Gen.
SHUTS, who is one of those responsible
for the deportation of the South African
labor leaders.
During his last visit to England he
was present at an official reception.
and in the course of the evening he
found himself next to a rather high and
mighty young officer.
Let me see?' remarked the latter,
staring at Gen. Smuts rather supercili-
ously through his monocle, "haven's we
ah-met somewhere?'
Yes replied the general
Thought so." remarked the officer;
adding with a bored air: "One meets so
many people; let me see. where did we
meet?"
"In South Africa" retorted the general
curtly. ''You surrendered to me during
the war;"
Evening star., 1914-04-19
An Unexpected Reply.
From Pearson.s S Weekly

From Pearsons Weekly.
Samson. a country tailor, visited large
wholesale warehouse in the city and o.
dered a quantity of goods He was rt
litely received and one OF the principe
showed him over the establishment. a..
reaching the Fourth floor the custom.
saw speaking tube on the wall, iA.
first he had ever seem.
What is that?' he asked.
"Oh, that Is a speaking tube. 1t iS 4
great convenience. We can talk with :
To the clerks on the trst floor withort
taking the trouble OF going downstairs.
Can they hear anything that You sa,
through t?''
Certainly
The visitor put his mouth to the tube
and asked:
Are Samsons goods packed YET"
The people in the office supposed it was
the salesman who had asked the oueS-
ton and in a moment the distinct reply
came back:
No We are waiting for a reply from
his banker. He looks like a slippery
customer
Evening star., 1914-04-19
FREED, THEN REARRESTED.
Perry, Fields and Gray Hold on
Charge Of Dynamitin4.

ATLANTA. Ga. April ia. o. Perry
r. B. Fields and w. B. Gray. who have
been held here for several weeks in
connection with the robbery Of . Queen
and Crescent express train near Bir-
mfngham. Ala. in February. were re-
leased today by order Of United States
Commissioner Carter. They were i'm.
mediately rearrested on charge OF
dynamiting and robbing q safe in
Griffin. Ga
Commissioner Carter held that nc
case had been made against the three
men In connection with the train rob
berry. although they had been partially
identified by A B. Merville. an express
messenger. as the bandits who robbed
his train Of $4,000 near Birmingham.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Got His Answer.
From Pearson's Weekly

From Pearson's Weekly.
The other day a new story was told US
in connection with one of Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain's political campaigns.
During one of his speeches a man in
the audience kept on shouting:
Are YOU going to tax my food? Are
you going to tax my food?'
After a bit the audience lost patience
with the man. and loud suggestions were
heard that he should be turned out Mr..
Chamberlain calmed the storm, however,
and proceeded with his speech, but
few minutes later the mans voice was
heard again:
Are you going to tax my food? Are
you going to tax my food?"
"oh, stop your braying!" roared some
body; "thistles'n never be taxed!"
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Minimum Wage for Clergymen.

MAIDEN, Mass, April 1s.-Considera-
ton of a plan for minimum wage for
ministers, recommended by a committee
of laymen was given at today's session
Of the New England Methodist Episcopal
conference. The committee recommended
that pastors in small towns should re-
ceive. at the lowest. $3.50 a year in cash,
with a parsonage and at least one acre
Of land. In larger towns and cities no
minister should receive less than $1,000
in cash and a parsonage.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
ARRESTED AS BURGLAR,
Harry ]. Wilbert Charged With
Stealing $4,000 in Jewelry.

NEW YORK. April 1s-Harry J. Will
bert, twentyfour years old, who said he
was the son of the late State Senator
Wilbert of Pennsylvania, was arrested
here today on a warrant charging
burglary, sent by the Pittsburgh police.
Pending the arrival of extradition pa
pers, Wilbert was held without bail.
According to the police the young man
robbed the home. of the daughter of a
former mayor Of Pittsburgh OF jewelry
valued at $4,000, March 26 last
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Speaker Clark, Secretary
Daniels and Others at Jef-
ferson Day Dinner.
PRAISE LAWS ENACTED
ON TARIFF AND FINANCE
Presidents Wilson's leadership and
Memory Of Jefferson Also
Themes Of Speakers.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. April 1s.-Lauda-
tions of the accomplishments of the pres
ent democratic administration and tri
butes to Thomas Jefferson and his in
fluence upon legislation. occupied speak
ers at the Jefferson dollar dinner" OF
the Cuyahoga county democracy here to
night. Among those who made set ad
dresses were Speaker Clark. Josephu:
COX of Ohio Present. and the deliverer:
of short speeches were Senator Atlee
Pomerene and Representatives William
Crosser of Ohio.
Gov. Cox did not reach Cleveland unit
this evening. but Speaker Clark and Sec
retary Daniels arrived early this morning
and spent a busy day.
Daniels spoke before the students OF
Western Reserve University Law School
in the morning. At noon Daniels and
Clark lunched with the members Of the
City Club. and at the end Of the luncheon
both delivered speeches.
Touches on Mexican Issue.
At this gathering Secretary Daniel
made his only reference to the Mexican
| situation.
I'VE have had no war in which tn
American navy did not figure promi
nently,'' he said. ''If We go to wal
with Mexico now we are in better condi-
ton than ever before"
The Secretary because Of the MeMcar
developments kept constantly In touch
with Washington.
Speaker Clark, like Secretary Daniels
devoted a large portion of his address te
a eulogy of Thomas Jefferson. SPEAK
ing of recent democratic legislation, he
said:
THE tariff is the best. in my judg-
| ment, ever put on the statute books.
Graded income tax. with proper ex.
emptions. is the fairest that can oe
levied. The present income tax ha:
| come to stay. No one will ever dare te
repeal it,
Gov. Cox spoke almost altogether OF
state issues defending his administra-
ton.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
HUMAN LUNCH WAGON.
Prisoner Carried Small Restaurant
in Flap Pockets.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Magistrate Emely sentenced a man to
sixty days in the house of correction
for being q human lunch wagon. AS
proof that the prisoner-James T..
O'Rourke, 5th and Callowhill streets
had first title to the appellation, the
police adduced the following exhibits
in testimony, they having been found
on ORourke:
Two cans OF condensed milk
Three cans of sardfnes.
A can Of tomatoes.
A piece Of cheese.
Baked potato. apple.
Twenty pounds of brass filings.
To accommodate his load the police
said O'Rourke had especially construct
ed flap pockets. why the filings ?''
asked one Of the policemen. You don't
eat them, do you?"
That's just little ballast" explained
O'Rourke.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Won wEDEL QUITS A PRINCE.
Governor General of Alsace- Lorraine
Resigns and Is Enuobled.

BERLIN. April 1s.-The emperor has
accepted Count Charles Won Weders resg-
nation as governor general of Alsace-
Lorraine, to become effective May 1, and
has created him a prince. Count Won
Wedel's resignation is the outcome of the
trouble between the military and civilians
at Zabern. several months ago.
1t is announced that Herr Won Dallwitz,
Prussian minister of the interior, will be
appointed viceroy of Alsace-Lorraine. and
that Friedrich Wilhelm Won Loebell,
formerly chief Of the imperial chancel-
lery. will succeed Herr Won Dallwitz as
minister.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Love and Letters.
From T. P.'s Weekly.

Great was the loss to Mr.. Thomas
Hardy when his wife died. She urged
him to exchange the profession of archi-
lecture for that of literature. When he
wrote his first novel. Desperate Rene
dies. she copied out the entire work
from his manuscript and sent it to the
publisher. AS part Of her work she KEEP,
herself well posted up in the literature
of the day. and her husband constantly
drew upon her knowledge She was. too
"a genius for the comfortable in the
management of her home.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Simple Sandy.

From Pearsons Weekly.
A commercial traveller had taken
large order up in Aberdeen. and en-
deavored to press upon the canny
Scottish manager who had given the
order a box OF Havana cigars.
Nav" he replied. Don't try TO
brfbe a man. I cudna TAX them-and
am . member Of the kirk"
But will you accept them as a pres
ent?"
Il cudna," said the Scot
Well, then" said the traveller, sup
pose 1 cell you the cigars for a merely
nominal sum-say, sixpence?"
Weet in that case" replied the Scot.
since you press me. and not liking
tae refuse an offer weel meant, l think
I'll be taking -twa boxes"
Evening star., 1914-04-19
One Dead in Gun Fight.

INDIANA, Pa. April 1s.-Frank Bar
cuto was killed and Vite Pa1more was
desperately wounded in a fight at Pal
more's home at Aultman. near here.
early today. The men Quarreled, and
running into the street fired at each
other until both fell.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
United States May Seize
and Hold Mexican Property

With an ultimatum on its way to
Huerta, officials here are earnestly dis
cussing what plans of action the Pres
ident will lay before Congress If
Huerta does not make satisfactory
reply before o'clock tonight. Dis
cussion up to this time has indicated
that the next decisive step would be
one of those measures. described by
International authorities as measures
short of war" known as reprisal or
pacific blockade.
The pacific blockade has not been
favorably regarded in executive quar-
ters for while it would put a restraint
on the ships of Mexico it would not as
sure stop in the shipping of foreign
powers dealing with Maxico Re-
prisal. therefore, has appeared to fur
nish the method usual in redressing an
offense as the one now being dealt
with.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Encumbrance.
From T. P.-s Weekly.

From I. T s Weekly.
One often sees advertisements requiring
people for a position OF trust without
family" Here is Cobbetts view of their
probably trustworthiness:
There are comparatively very few
women not repiete with maternal love,
and, by the bye, take you care if You
meet with a glr! who IS not fond of call
dren' not to marry her by any means
| never knew a man who was
good for mucn wno hao a dislike TO III
tie children, and 1 never knew a woman
of that taste who was good for anything
at ALL
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Fear of Losing Job Causes Suicide.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERsTowN, Nd, April 1s.-De-
spondent over the prospect Of being laid
off, Leonard Lynn Haugh. a boiler
maker, employed at the Western Mary
land railroad shops, Hagerstown. COM
mitted suicide at his home here today
by hanging himself. His body was dis
covered by his wife. Police Justice
Ankeney, in the capacity of coroner, de-
cided an inquest was unnecessary. Haugh
was thirty-one years old, and a member
of the International Boiler Makers
Union. His body will be taken Monday
to his old home at Waynesboro, Pa, for
burial
Evening star., 1914-04-19
The Graduated Wife Tax.

From T. P.'s Weekly.
A father said to an eligible young man:
Yes, | am proud of my girls and would
like TO see them comfortably married.
and. as l have made little money, they
will not go penniless to their husbands.
There is Mary, twenty-five years old and
really good girl l shall give her 4
thousand pounds when she marries. Then
comes Bet who is thirly-nye. L shall
give her three thousand. The man who
takes Eliza, who is forty, VIII have live
thousand with her The young man
thought for a little and then said: -'1oa
haven't one about fifty, have your
Evening star., 1914-04-19
CONVENTION ON JUNE 18.
Washington State Republicans Will
Adont p1atform

TACOMA, Wash, April 1s-At a meet
ing of the republican state committee to-
day convention was called for Tacoma
June IS to ratify the resolution adopted
by the national committee changing the
basis of representation in national re-
publican conventions
The convention probably will adopt a
state republican platform
Various resolutions directing steps of
conciliation with the progressive party
were withdrawn or defeated
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Pending Trust Bills.
Gen. McCartney's Widow Dead.

+ W1LKES-BARRE. Pa. April 1s.-Mrs.
Katharine Searle Mccartney, seventy
seven. one of the founders of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution and a
widely known genealogist. died here early
today from a complication Of diseases.
She was the widow of Gen. William II.
Mccartney of New York city.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
JUssERANDs AT OLD POINT.
French Ambassador and Wife Guests
of Sons of Revolution

NORFOLK. Va, April 1s.-French Am
bassador Jusserand and Nine Jusserand
enjoyed an oyster roast at Cape Henry
today. They reached here on the steam
er Southland as guests of honor of the
Sons of the Revolution, now meeting in
Washington. This afternoon they went
to Old Point to present silver cup to
the 41st Company, United States Coast
Artillery Corps, as the best military or
ganization at Fort Monroe.
Tonight they were guests at banquet
of the Sons of the Revolution at Hotel
Chamberlin.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Charles s. Hernly Dead.

NEW CASTLE, Ind. April 1S-Charles
S. Hernly, former republican state chair
man, died at his home here late today,
after an extended illness. He was fifty
eight years old. He had devoted a greater
part of his life to politics
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Mark Twain.

From 7. P.'s Weekly.
When Mark Twain was boy his
mother told him that it gave her great
trouble to bring him up. You are afraid
1 should die" suggested Mark No."
replied his mother. in joke, I'm afraid
you should live
Evening star., 1914-04-19

A well known bishop. as he was going
about his diocese. stopped the porter OF
q lunatic asylum and asked how a chap
lain whom he, the bishop, had lately ap-
pointed, was getting, on.
.Oh. my lord" said the man. .his
henjoys it partickler
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Steamer With 70 Men Not Lost.

ST. JOHNS n. F., April 1s.-The
tidings had been received for more than
a month, was reported safe today. The
Kite has about seventy men on board.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
Beached Fishing Schooner Floated

ST. PIERRE, Miquelon. April 49,
The Gloucester fishing schooner Har.
mony was driven ashore Thursday, but
fioated clear today and was brought
into the harbor to be docked.
Evening star., 1914-04-19
FOUR YEARS OF TURMOIL IN MEXICO.

May 30-Madero presidency
rio
,o,ol November 25-Revolt
December ernment peace
december 17-Diaz at La Junta.
troops to kan
March 25-Diaz cabinet
28-New
made
o in hands Of mol
signs
27-Diaz
August 3-Vasquez cabinet
August 3-Madero elected president
december Reyes starts revolt
February 12-Rebels vasquezGomez leader
11-Felx
24-Daz
CJanuary 13-Rebes on
2-Torreon Villa after a
n
by Rear Admiral
April lee to lamp