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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
News Briefs.

Mrs. Hermina Welgand. forty-two years
old wife of Richard Weigand. died Sat
urday at Allegany Hospital. Cumberland
Nd.
Senator Maloy has introduced bill in
the Maryland legislature making 1t un-
lawful for any railroad to permit any
employee engaged as Waterman at any
railroad crossing or any person engaged
in the work Of switching cars, engines
or trains to work for a longer period
than ten hours in twentyfour. or for any
longer period than ten hours without an
lntermission Of at east ten hours.
N. w. Bowe. real estate broker. Of
Richmond, Va. left an estate valued at
$500 600 to his widow.
The election of town commissioners Of
Centreville. Nd. will be held April u
So far there are no candidates.
Rev. ]. L. Shinn. pastor OF the Madison
Heights Baptist Church. Lynchburg. Va.
has been called to the Baptist Church a
Jonesboro, Tenn.
With the statewide prohibition amend.
ment effective July /, saloons and brew
cries are being sold for a mere song
throughout West Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
FUNERAL FOR rags"
Prize-Winning Poodle, Victim O.
Auto. Honored in Death.

Rags. a pri1e-winning white poodle, the
pet o. Miss Florence Lee of 62s D street
northeast, was buried today in the little
dog cemetery" the last resting place of
hundreds of well remembered Washington
pets. Rags was run over and killed by
an automobile while playing in the street
last night.
Miss Lee the owner OF the fluffy poodle.
is lying dangerously Ill in local hospital.
She has a large picture of her dog by her
bedside, and the physicians fear to tell
her the fate of the little animal.
Rags was buried in little white comm,
decorated with silver. and covered with
flowers sent by the host OF friends who
admired Miss Lees pet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Chandler to Adhere to Platform.

Representative Chandler of New
York. also a progressive member, sup
plemented the recent statement of his
party leader in the House, declaring his
opposition to the repeal "beca use I be-
1lieve that a political platform is a cove
nant with the people, a sacred thing to be
Loyalty observed and faithfully ex-
. ecuted by repres of the peo-
pie"
Senator O'Gorman, who is fighting early
and late against the administration re-
peal policy, said yesterday that the COM
mittee on interoceanic canals would act
on the repeal bill in due time, but reiter-
ated his statement that the committee
would not meet until Senator Crawford
returns from South Dakota.
There is no new development in the
situation, said Senator O'Gorman. Il
was much interested in Representative
kitchin's declaration yesterday that just
because President Wilson had changed
his mind on toll exemption was no reason
why kitchin should change his. That
seems to me to fit this situation exactly"
In the Senate Senator Thornton of
Louisiana, a member of the canals COM
mittee, who has announced that he will
support the President in the tolls con-
troversy. submitted a resolution, said
to have been passed at a St. Patrick's
day gathering in New Orleans. protest
ing against his attitude. Senator Thorn
ton questioned that such a resolution had
been passed in any public meeting and
denounced it as "scurrilous."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
RUN DOWN BY AUTO.
George c. Lang Of Government Print
ing Office Severely Bruised.

George C. Lang, eighteen years old.
yesterday afternoon was knocked down
by an electric automobile while crossing
the street near Union station. and Sc
verely bruised. Three ladies were occu-
pants of the automobile. 1t Is stated. and
they took the injured young man to his
home, 80, 7th street northeast.
Mr.. Lang. who Is employed in the gov
eminent printing Office. was on his way
home from work when the accident
happened. He says he was on a crossing
and that occupants of the automobile
failed to sound a warning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
PAGE REPORT HERE.
Secretary Bryan Lays Ambassadors
Statement Before Cabinet.

Ambassador Pages own complete ac-
count Of his recent London speech on
the Monroe doctrine and the Panama
canal. which caused the Senate to de-
mand an explanation by the State De-
partment. was received today by secre-
tary Bryan. He took the speech with
him to the cabinet meeting and planned
to transmit it to the Senate later Mean
while he declined to disclose the nature
of Mr.. Pages account Of his address, or
the circumstances under which the am
bassador made his remarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Robber Overlooked $4,000.

ALTOONA, Pa, March M-After q
twenty four-hour search the police have
failed to find a single clue that would
lead to the capture of the robber who
yesterday shot up the Union Bank and
stole $2,ss2. The thief overlooked large
piles OF bills on the counters, and in an
open safe was 500. 600 belonging to the AL
toona school fund. The wounded cashier
and the customer who was shot while
their injuries being Of a superficial ma
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
SENATOR STONE OUT.
Missourian Visits Capitol Today fol-
First Time in Manv Weeks

Senator W. J. Stone Of Missouri, new
chairman of the committee on foreign
relations visited his Office in the Capitol
today for the first time in many weeks,
having been confined to his homo by
illness and an injury to his leg.
Senator Stone hopes to take charge Of
the important foreign relations commit
tee work. which has been directed in
his absence by Senator Shively of Indi-
ana, since the death OF Senator Bacon.
The committee will meet tomorrow,
when there will be considered the pend
ing treaty to acquire canal rights and
naval bases in Nicaragua, together with
the administration amendments to ex-
tend a protectorate over Nicaragua
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Attains New Altitude Record.

JOHANNISTHAI. Germany, March -.
a German aviator. today
established a worlds altitude record for
a flight with one passenger in an aero
plane by attaining a height of 1850 feet
in his monoplane from the aerodrone
here. The previous record for hight
with one passenger was made by the
late Edmond Perreyon, a Frenchman,
who, June 3, 1913. rose to height OF
1920 feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Clergymen Going to Baltimore.

Clergy of the various Southern Meth
odist churches will leave Washington this
evening for Baltimore to attend the first
session of their annual conference. to be
neld this evening IN St. Paurs Church.
4sv = X. Cockrei, who was formerly
,,astor of Epworth Church OF this city.
and who Is now occupying Baltimore
yastorate, is chairman of the entertain
ment committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Huerta May Take Field
If His Army Is Beaten
in Conflict at Torreon

If the constitutionalists under Gen, Villa
succeed In defeating the federals at Tor
reon. Gen. Huerta will give up the presi-
dency and take the field in person. That
was the view today of Mexicans in Wash
ington in close touch with the situation
at Mexico City, who know Huerta and
the plans of his government as we'll az
they can be known by any one outside Of
his intimate circle.
These men said today that Gen. Huerta
knows that IL Villa captures Torreon
nothing can stop him in his march south
ward except Huerta himself. They said
that Gen. Velasco, the federal commander
at Torreon, is looked upon as one Of
Huerta's best military leaders. and that
II he cannot defeat the rebels no other
leader except Huerta can do It.
Looming up back Of these suggestions,
1t was admitted, is the fact that elections
are to be held in Mexico in July and
If Huerta gives up the presidency within
three months before those elections he
will be in a position to be a candidate
himself. That he would be enormously
helped in his candidacy by having taken
the field and defeated Villa was admit
ted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Testimony Against American Can Co.

NEW YORK, March 24.-The taking OF
testimony in the government dissolution
suit against the American Can Company
was begun here today. Hearings We're
to have been commenced several weeks
ago, but were postponed by agreement
of counsel. The company is held by the
government to be a combination in re-
straint of trade. in violation Of the Sher-
man antitrust law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Salt Cellar Brings SOS. DOC.

LONDON. March PA silver salt cell
lar from the late Lord Ashburnhams
collection was sold for $4,000 at Chris
ties auction rooms today. The treasure,
which dates from the period of Henry
VII, Is believed to be the earliest stand
ing salt cellar in existence. Its height
with the cover is 12A inches, but it
weighs only thirty ounces. A pair of
Charles II bottles fetched at the same
sale $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
To Drink Tea and Open Mite Boxes.

The officers Of the wom ,, s Misson a,,
Society Of Calvary Baptist Church VIII
give a tea In the kindergarten room of
The Sunday school house Friday after
noon from 3 until 5 o'clock.
This will also be the occasion OF the
onening Of the mite boxes, the contents
III which are to go toward the memorials
for Mrs. William H. Hoeke and Mrs r.
H. Sttckney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Introduces Bill to Quiet Title.

Senator Lea Of Tennessee today intro
duced in the Senate bill quieting the
sitle to lot II In square ~ this city
The purpose Of the bill is to remove
a cloud from the title to the lot and TO
uuit-claim the property to Della Z. Con-
iron. owner Of the second title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Kaiser Cordially Greeted in Venice.

VENICE. Italy. March 24 = Emperor
William arrived here today from Ger
many and was officially received by the
authorities while he was cordially greet
ed by large crowd. His majesty at
once went on board the imperial yacht
Hohenzollern King Victor Emmannes
arrives here tomorrow morning to meet
the emperor. He is TO be accompanied
nv MARQUIS di San Giuliano, Italian min
lister Of foreign affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Says Republicans viii Seek
to Make Political Capital
of Canal Tolls Question

Senator James Hamilton Lewis scents a
republican scheme to make an issue Of
the repeal OF the tolls provision Of the
Adamscn act. At the White House today
Senator Lewis talked Of his views Of the
situation.
1T looks to me-" ne said, "as II the re-
publicans are veering around against the
repeaf n an attempt to make an issue for
themselves for this falls campaign.
They have no issue on the tariff on which
they had t-ped to make their principal
fight; they have no issue In the new bank
ing law, and they are in desperation. In
the Larger cities of the country and bene-
atng by this In November it Is a pretty
sure thing that they are going to solidify
as much possible against the President
With free tolls and possible criticism
CT the administration on the Mexican
question they hope to have something to
stand on In the coming elections
Doubts Benefits of Issue.
Il do not think they will make much
out of 1t. though, despite the fact that
it is about all they have in sight to base
a fight on. The outcome Of their ma
neuvering in this direction will be that
the democrats in the Senate and House
will gradually turn toward the support
OF the President and put the repeal
through largely as party matter
Democrats, however, are not SO sure of
losing Irish votes to the republicans be-
cause of the tolls repeal. 1t was pointed
out today that the home rule fight for
Ireland. now going on so bitterly in Eng
land, may change sentiment among the
Irish in this country toward England. The
great majority of American Irishmen are
sympathizers with the attempt to give
home rule to the old country and are
bitter against the FISHERMEN for stopping
the progress of things toward political
independence. Their 81 mpathies. it is said
are with the ruling party in England. and
they are not likely to be so bitter toward
England as in the past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
REPORT OF FEDERAL ROUT.
Guerrero Said to Have Been Occu.
pied by a Rebel Force.

BROWNSVILLE Tex. March 24-Rout
Of the Mexican federal army under Gen.
Guardlola near Guerrero, and the capture
Of large quantities Of arms and amnuni-
ton, was claimed In Official dispatches re-
ceived last night at constitutionalist head
quarters at Matamoras.
According to the dispatches, Guerrero,
sixty miles south Of Laredo on the Rio
Grande, has been occupied by the rebels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Sympathizers Discouraged.

Mexicans in sympathy with the federals
have been discouraged by the apparent
lack Of enthusiasm and fighting spirit
shown by the federal soldiers in the bat
ties up to date. They say that Huerta
is the only man who has tho personality,
the military genius and the spirit to stir
up soldiers to the point where they can
defeat the victorious followers Of villa.
The way for Gen. Huerta's resigna-
ton to take the field has already been
prepared. 1t was said. by the sugges-
tions that Senior Portillo, the minister
of foreign affairs, will be the man to
succeed him. This suggestion was fol-
lowed by a conference between Senior
Portiilo and John Lind at Vera Cruz.
Vice Consul CasotherA Who Il With
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Prison for E. Graham Wilson.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, March "a
That E. Graham Wilson, a wealthy farm
err Of Charles Town. must serve fourteen
years in the West Virginia pentitentiary
was decided by the supreme court OF ap-
peals here today. Wilson was convicted
OF g. crime against Miss Kate Turner,
who was q guest ct his country home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
WOMEN SEE CLUBS
HANDSOME new HOME
Musical and Luncheon Afford First
View Of Washington Clubs
Quarters on Z Street.

Opportunity for first view Of the new
quarters Of the Washington Club, 1701
X street northwest, was given the women
Of that organization this morning when
about 800 members attended musical
and buffet luncheon at the clubhouse.
Today's entertainment was one Of the
regular Tuesday mornings" which are
feature Of the organization and which
are under the charge Of Mrs Wallace
Radcliffe as chairman.
Entertainment of some kind Is always
provided on this day OF the week at
II o'clock. the artists giving their
services today being Miss Grace Bur-
nap, formerly of Boston, soloist, and
Miss Agnes Writ Hail. pianist Mrs.
Charles Henry Davis and Mrs. William
A. Hammond presided at the buffet
luncheon which followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Was Fairbanks Home.

The new home Of the club, viewed by
the members today for the first time, is
the residence formerly occupied by
Vice President Fairbanks and by the
Russian embassy.
1t has been completely renovated to
suit the needs Of the organization and
Mrs. William A. Sinclair, chairman of
the purchasing committee: Mrs. William
A. Hammond. chairman OF the house
committee; Mrs. o. H. Tittmann. chair
man Of the library committee, and others
who have lent their efforts to make the
new quarters handsome and convenient
were In receipt of congratulations from
the club members on the excellent results
attained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Need Not Heed Threats.

The citizens committee feels it neces-
sary again to remind such borrowers that
they are under no obligations 10 pay
back more than three-fourths Of the prin-
cipal of any high-interest loan made since
the law took effect more than a.year ago.
and that they need not be disturbed 10y
any threats as to any payments now fall
ing due, such as We know have been made
within the last week.
THE corporation counsers office can
be appealed to. and IL will issue II
warrant and actually punish any such
money lender.
Amy one who has overpaid and
wants to get the money back, or who
needs help in figuring out what the
law requires him to pay. can apply to
Louis Gutenberg. 1928 Colorado building.
who has settled a good many such
cases, or there are no doubt other
lawyers also who would help them.
1.-The citizens committee is anxious
that the loan sharks should not be
further fattened by the payment by
their victims of more than the law re-
quires."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24

who talk with him. Is to help US break
up the combination and help US prevent
the roads from undercharging at seacoast
cities where ship and rail compete while
overcharging at interior points.
ITO prove his second point, Mr.. Kit
chin does not dignity the House by an
attempt to analyze the support of the
President there. He simply declares
that House democrats obey the Presi-
dent and let it go at that His state
ment that not one democratic senator
would vote for tolls II 1t were not for
the Presidents stand / pass by. I do
not think it needs a reply l must say,
however, that we look for such state
ments from republicans and dis
gruntled democrats. They are disap-
pointing in Mr. Kitchin. It is well for
Mr. Kttchin that he did not try to an
alyze the House democratic vote on
the question.
Analysis Of the Vote.
II most earnestly refer him and the
public to the vote of the democrats In
the House on this question May q.
1918, when the President had not taken
his present position
'T find that after debate ninety demo-
Gratis voted against free toll and seventy
for free toll, and that eight democrats
on the committee which reported the bill
voted against free toll while four voted
for 1t and one was paired against it. One
democrat of the committee Is simply re-
corded as not voting.
Mr.. Kitchin Is always interesting. 1
hope he will at some time give US better
reasons for his advocacy Of this huge
ship subsidy. When We give away q
million or SO annually. the people will de-
mand a better reason than that 1t was
given to one great combination to help it
fight another combination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Frank Tannenbaum Put on Trial

NEW YORK, March 24.-Frank Tan
nenbaum, the youthful leader Of the
Industrial Workers Of the World. who
recently led three hundred homeless
men into New York churches, was
placed on trial today on an indictment
charging him with participation in an
unlawful assemblage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
VILLA IS VICTOR
At GOMEZ PALAC|0;
T0RREON IS NEXT

first stage Of the march to Mexico City.
The conquest of Mazatlan, Saltillo and
Monterey is taken for granted by the
rebels. once the main federal force I'M
der Gen. Velasco at Torreon is con-
quered.
Surprised by Defense.
In official circles here. although dis
patches ceased. it was felt that Villa
would triumph at Gomez Palacio, which
is only three miles from Torreon, before
the day was over.
The defense of the city came as a
surprise to the rebels. who assumed that
only a nominal resistance would be made
by the Huerta forces. The reinforcements
reported to have been rushed into the city
by Gen. Velasco were unexpected. and
when the last reports were received last
night it was not known definitely on
which banner victory would perch. The
rebel confidence. in the opinion Of local
military men. was justified by the capture
of the federal Notifications on Cerro
de la Pillar. a mountain 1000 feet high
surmounted by a great water tank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24

T. H villet, a farmer and dairyman of
Medford. Nd, died from injuries received
by having been struck by train Of the
Western Maryland railway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24


opening the opposition in the biggest
International issue in years
Not only will Representative Under
wood oppose the President. but nearly
rall the titular leaders of the House will
do the same thing, while the heutenants
and deputy leaders will be with the adj
ministration. Claude kitchin, possible
successor to Underwood as House leader.
has opposed the President, and so has
Frank Doremus of Michigan. power in
politics as the chairman OF the congress
sional committee of the democratic party,
charged with the responsibility of keep
ing a democratic majority in Senate and
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24

Mrs. Mary NJ. Koogle. aged sixty one
years. wife Of Capt. Jacob Koogle, died
at HAgesgtoWu, Nd, SUNDAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Report on Combre Tunnel Disaster.
Few Bodies identified.

The consul reported that only a few
bodies. including those Of the French
family, had been identified with any de-
gree Of certainty. He gave the fol-
lowing as the most authentic list avail
able.
M. ]. Glmartin Of Buffalo. N. Y, Ber-
nard schofeld Of Brazil. Ind: John E.
Webster Of Ell Paso. Tex; E. ]. Nc
Cucheon. J. I. Morris Of Woodland, Cal :
Leo williams Of Philadelphia, Thomas
Kelly Of Empor1a, Kan; Padro Abel and
wife and child Of France.
Maxine Castillo. the Mexican bandit,
who was charged with setting fire to the
tunnel, is now in custody Of the United
States. with the fugitives informed at
Fort Bliss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24

Villa, in reports to the State Depart
ment has confirmed news OF constltu-
tionalist victories before Torreon. IN
his dispatches he has informed the DE-
partment that each of the contending
forces has agreed to respect foreign
property and life in that city.
Gov Colquit's offer of reward OF
$1,000 for the delivery upon Texas SOIL
of five Mexicans. suspected as murder
ers Of Clemente vergara- has caused
State and War Department officials
serious concern for international COM
plications.
Apolonce Rodriguez Nito Ceara. Juan
Castillon, Andreas Rodrigues and Dino
misio Martinez. In his report today
Brig. Gen. Bliss says: THE men named
are charged in the newspapers with com
plicity in the death Of Clemente Yer
CARA"
In Fear Of Kidnapers.
The right Of the governor to offer re-
ward for the apprehension Of fugitive
from justice is not denied by the Of
ficials, but in this case it Is feared that
the offer may lead to an attempt to kid
nap the Mexicans and bring them into
Texas, which would be in violation OF
the extradition treaty between Mexico
and the United States and AFFORD the
Mexican government ground Tor de-
mand for the punishment Of the kid
napers with all sorts Of legal entangle-
ments.
Further reports on the incident near
Del Rio. Tex, where Mexican federal
soldiers fred across the Rio Grande at
American troopers. say more than 800
shots were directed at the soldiers. to
whom the fleeing constitutionaiists sur
rendered. The refugees were sent to Fort
Bliss.
The War Department stands sQuareiy
behind Brig. Gen. Bliss commanding the
United States forces at this point, IN his
determination to infiict prompt punish
ment upon Mexicans of any faction who
wiIlfuIly fire across the line and endanger
American life and property. Some time
ago Gen. Bliss, after having repeatedly
warned the Mexican military commanders
against indiscriminate shooting across the
line. instructed the officers In command
of the American border patrol to return
any such fire If they were satisfied that
American soldiers were being made
targets.
Report on Combre Tunnel Disaster.
Consul Edwards at Juarez late yester~
day made his final report to the State
Department on the Cumber tunnel dis
aster OF the thirty or more persons who
lost their lives when the passenger train
dashed into the burning tunnel February
4, the bodies of eight men believed to
have been Americans. and those OF
man, wife and child. who were citizens
Of France. have been recovered and
placed in sealed metal collins. Examina-
ton of the tunnel was not completed un-
til March II. on account OF the contin-
ued burning of woodwork.