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Evening star., 1914-01-22
SUBURBANITES TO FIGHT.
Will Protest Increased Fare Between
District and Somerset.

Citizens of Somerset, Drummond and
Friendship Heights are preparing an ap-
peal to the interstate commerce commits
sion against the order issued by the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany yesterday that a fare of cents Re
charged between Somerset and the Dis
trict line after February /.
w. w. Biggs. mayor of Somerset, said
today that plans for the fight are to be
considered Immediately. but with gr at
care. meeting of citizens is to be held
tonight at Friendship Heights to map
out a course of procedure
Evening star., 1914-01-22
D. A. R. TAKES UP FIGHT.
National Body Will Lend Efforts to
Get Martha Washington Will.

The contest of Virginia to obtain the
original wi ] of Martha Washington from
J. Pierpont Morgan is to be taken up by
the Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton. Mrs. William Caxming Story,
president general, is to name a commit
tee, including Mrs. ]. T. Maupin, state
regent of Virginia, to consider the ques-
ton.
Mrs. Maupin appealed to the national
board of mana aeament of the D. A. r. at
its meeting yeste: day to take up the fight
started by the Fairfax. Va. chapter
and motion was passed making it a
national matter.
The national board of management con-
tinued in session today.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
TWO HOTELS DESTROYED.
Life Lost and Three Probably Fatally
Burned at Fort Wayne.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. January 22.-An
unidentified man thought to be F. W.
Shook Of Gary, Ind. lost his life. and
three other persons were probably fatal
ly burned in a fire that destroyed the
National Hotel. a small lodging house.
here. early today. Several persons were
injured in jumping from windows. The
hre was caused by the explosion of a Goa,
stove In the Office of the building
MINEOLA. Fla. January 22.-The
Lakeview Hotel was totally destroyed by
fire at an early hour this morning. There
were several narrow escapes of winter
tourists. None was injured. Loss, s1O.-
COO
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Held on Five Charges.

James Pallas, living at s16 K street
northeast, a taxicab chauffeur. was ar
rested this afternoon on charges arising
out of wild drive said to have been
made by the chauffeur in taxicab this
morning. Policeman Groves Of the third
precinct made the arrest
Five charges were made by the police
against Pallas OF these two are for
fast driving, two for colliding and one for
operating car while under the influence
of liquor.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
BULLET TAKEN FROM HEAD.
Andrew Olson Has Bare Chance fol
Recovery.

CHICAGO, January 1.-THE bullet
which was believed to doom Andrew Oh
son to hopeless lunacy if allowed to re-
main in his head, or to death If re-
moved. was taken out by the Jail ply
sician today If he survives the day
there is a bare chance of his recovery.
it was said.
Olson fired the bullet himself after he
is alleged to have murdered his wife
last September, since which time he has
heen in a comatose condition.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Robert Zahn Dies in Leipzig.

NEW YORK. January 22.-Word was
received here last night that Robert Zahn,
director general Of the vogt Laendische
Maschinen-F -Fabrik of Plauen, Saxony,
and inventor Of the Zahn automat, a
device universally used in embroidery
making, had died yesterday in Leipzig
after an operation. He was one
Of the leading German manufactur-
ers, and the firm Of which he was the
head, has branches all over the world.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Rockefeller Bonds to Church.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. January 22.-Mrs.
John D. Rockefeller presented Euclid
Avenue Baptist Church with $4,000 in
gold bonds Of the Rockefeller foundation
fund, bearing 8 per cent interest. at the
congregations annual meeting last night
The bonds will provide an annual income
of 81 500, which the donor requested be
devoted to current expenses.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
REBELS TAKE CAPE HAITIEN.
Gives Foes of President Oreste Need.
ed Base of Supplies.

An undated radiogram to the State De-
partment today announced the occupa-
ton of Cape Haitien. on the northern
coast of Haiti, by the revolutonists.
President Oreste has called an extraor-
binary session of the newly elected con-
gress Monday, when a drastic program
will be undertaken to crush the revolt.
The seizure of Cape Haitien gives the
revolutionists a much needed base of sup
plies.
The gunboat Nashville. ordered to Cape
Haitien from Port-au-Prince, should
reach her destination today.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
WIN PICKET ISSUE.
Cleveland Judges Ruling Favors
Striking Hotel Walters.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. January 22.-Judge
Lawrence ruled that the striking walters
may picket the Hotel Statler and may
say to guests, There is a strike on
here" bu. that they must not shout and
must not pass cards or circulars telling
Of the strike.
This ruling was upon an injunction
asked by the hotel management to re-
strain picketing on the ground that the
shouting and other demonstrations of the
strikes had disturbed guests and hurt
the business of the hostelry.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Harry Thaw to Get $4,000.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. January 22.-1n
the orphans court Of Allegheny county
today Judge J. J. Miller granted the
petition of Harry K. Thaw for $4,000
from the accumulated income of his
fathers estate The remainder of the
accumulated income. $780, 733, will be
disposed of later by the court.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
GOES ON RECORD.
South Carolina Assembly Favors Re.
peal of Fifteenth Amendment,

COLUMBIA, S. c.. January 22.-The
South Carolina general assembly today
went on record as favoring the repeal of
the fifteenth amendment to the United
States Constitution. which, In effect, gives
negroes the right to vote.
Such action was taken when the sene te
passed the house resolution in amended
for n, which provides that II embers of the
delegation from this state and Congress
be notified that the legislature o south
Carolina is opposed to the fifteenth
amendment and wishes 1t repealed.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Bishop Walden Dies in Florida.

DAYTONIA, Fla, January 22.-Bishop
John NJ. Walden Of Cincinnati. who for
some days has been critically i'll here,
died last night at 11:40 o'clock. He was
eighty-three years old and said to have
been one Of the oldest active bishops OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
CONFER TODAY ON
ANTITRUST PROGRAM
REPRESENTATIVES of House Committees
Agree on Harmonious
Cooperation.

Representatives Clayton and Fl,y
the judiciar ycommttee who haS-
pared bills to carry out the auii
program, conferred today with cit
Adamson OF the interstate conn
committee. which has taken over iag-. -
ton of legislation FOR creating an 81;
state trade commission and control '
stock and bond issues The represe;tt.,-
tives of the two committees agreed VI,
harmonious cooperation, in line with t =
suggestion OF the President last mtg!
that all Senate and House leaders ous!
TO cooperate closely IN the formulate :
of the bills.
The Judiciary committee bills were
sent to the government printing oibc
with view to introduction in tn
House late today and their referenC
to tn" Interstate and foreign CONNER
and judiciary committees. The intel
state commerce commission will .,
port views on the interstate trade COM
mission and stock and bond controls
bills
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Reply Unsatisfactory to Toxic.

But, as the reply was not satisfactory
20 the imperial government. the ambas-
sador was instructed to address on June
! second communication to the Secre-
tary Of State in answer to the reply dis
elssing in detail the point concerning the
-iolation OF the treaty. On June 16 the
secretary OF State handed to viscount
& hinda the rejoinder in which counter
arguments on various points mentioned In
ne second communication of the imperial
government were given fully and in de-
all, and some suggestions were mentioned
IS to the remedial measures concerning
ne legislation.
THE imperial government then pre-
AIRED the third note OF protest and
caused the ambassador to present 1t on
Sngust is to the Secretary of State,
which note remains unanswered
while the protests of the imperial
government and the replies of the United
states government relative to the land
act of California are as have been out
lined. the details of which the imperial
government regrets TO be unable to pub
lish, the replies of the United States
government were not found satisfactory
and the imperial government has come to
see the necessity of considering some
other way for solution OF the question
However. to the regret OF the government,
the time has not arrived for reporting on
the point.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Curtis to Try for Senate.

TOPEKA. Kan, January 22.-Chailes
Curtis. former United States senator
from Kansas today made formal an
nouncement Of his candidacy for the re
publican nomination for United State
senator in the August primaries.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Senate Committee Meets Tomorrow.

The Senate interstate commerce CON
mittee, which will have charge OF pa.
of the trust legislation in the uppe
branch of Congress. will meet tomo--
row. Senator Newlands. chairman %
the committee, plans to have ths
House bills reviewed by his commit
tee and to cooperate with the Housp
committees as much as possible.
Attorney General McReyno'ds went -
the Capitol this afternoon. and in con
ference with Senator Newlands und.:
took examination of the interstate trad"
commission bill which has been drafted
by the House judiciary subcommittcs
and the Nevada senator. Senator New
lands said the measure probably wou,
be introduced by request late today afte.
the Attorney General had studied an
passed upon its provisions.
Representative Carlin of the House
judiciary subcommittee Joined the Attur-
ney General and Senator Newlando. the
conference extending late into the afie
noon.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
$4,000 for Army Y. NJ. C. A.

NORFOLK, Va, January 22.-Mrs. Fin
lay Shepard. formerly Miss Helen Gould,
has given $4,000 for the enlargement Of
the Army Y. NJ. c. A. at Fort MonroA
Va. She gave the original building.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Large Force of Mexican Fed
erals Said to Have Been De-
feated Near Co|ma's Border.
SEVEN BANDS Of INDIANS
JOIN CONSTITUTIONALISTS
Secretary Garrison Instructs Brig.
Gen. Bliss to Protect American
Ranch Manager.

Word OF an important battle near the
border of the state Of Colima, west of
the federal district in Mexico, in which
a large force of federals were defeated
by rebel force under Col. La Vega was
received today by the constituti tionalist
confidential agency here. 1t was said
that many of the federals were killed.
and the remainder of the troops forced to
retreat.
Dispatches received from HermosilIo
Sonora, the provisional capital of the
rebels. were that a force of federal de-
sertcrs from Guaymas. fully equipped
has just arrived at the constitutionalist
camps at Ortiz and Maytorena, where
the rebels be.ieging Guaymas are en-
campell.
Indians Join Rebels.
At Cruz de Piedra. Sonora. the consti-
tutionalist forces have been Joined by
seven Yaqui chiefs with their respective
commands. Other word received was
that Col Federico Monies. formerly a
member of the late President Madero's
staff, has arrived at Eermoslio to con-
fer with Gen. Carranza.
The news which has reached the rebel
capital at .Hermosillo relative to condi-
tions in the state of Sinaloa does not bear
out reports received at the State De-
partment that the residents there are
starving and are killing horses for food.
Secretary of War Garrison today in
structed Brig. Gen. Bliss. commanding
the American border forces, to see that
protection is accorded to Otto Winter
American manager of a ranch near
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. who was said to
De in danger from federal forces en-
camped on his property. Col. A. p.
Blocksom Of the Sd Cavalry has been
detailed to investigate the case, which
was brought to the attention of the
War Department by Secretary Bryan Of
the State Department.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Japan's First Protest Presented.

Upon the passage of the land bill. the
imperial government instructed their am
bassador to hand on May 10 to the Sec
retary Of State their first protest. On
May II the Secretary Of State wired, by
order of the President. to the Governor
of California, apprising him of the re-
ceipt of the protest from the japanese
government and expressed the willing
ness of the President to use his good
Offices through diplomatic means to bring
about the desired solution of the alien
and ownership problem. The intention
Of the President seemed to induce the
governor to reconsider the matter. and to
-..frain from si@ning the bill. but the
'overnor tie eeraphed back to the Presi-
lent pointing out the urgency which
called for the legislation in question. and
expressing the opinion that the measure
Vas not in violation of the treaty. He
sagned the bill on the 10Th.
Upon receipt of the information that
the bill had become law. the Secretary
~ State handed to Viscount Chinda re-
Ify to the protest of the imperial govern
n,ent The reply began by recording the
fect that efforts had been made to the
nj est extent by the United States gov
erninent to prevent the legislation. ex-
pressing regret as to its final enactment:
then went on to state eLnphatically that
the enactment was purely the outcome
of an economic question, and further gave
counter arguments on various points
I4ised in our protest.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Governments Good Offices.

The President thanked the ambassa-
dor for the representation thus made. and
stated that. although the federal govern
rnent could not interfere with rights re-
served to the several states of the Union
he would not hesitate to use the best
rossfhle efforts SO as to realize the wish
of the imperial government. ON March
I3 the same assurance was elected by the
ambassador from Mr.. Bryan. Secretary
OF state.
In California also our consul used hls
best efforts in accordance with our in
structio1s The San Francisco Panama-
Pacificp exposition and a considerable
number of the chambers of commerce
and other influential bodies opposed such
anti-Japanese legislation. Similar views
we're also freely expressed In the press.
In the meantime small number OF
Americans who hold due regard for JUS
nee and international good relations vol
Lnteered their hearty co-c perdtion With
the japanese in utilizing all means to
bring the question to Il satisfactory con-
oh ion
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Taylor Makes Protest.

Representative Taylor protested against
withdrawal. Resolutions from the Den
yer Chamber Of Commerce. also protest
ing and suggesting government super
vision of the radlum- bearing lands. were
read before the committee adjourned.
The conference which had been sched-
uled today in Secretary Lanes office for
the purpose of reconciling the differences
of opinion over the pror osed law pro-
vtding for the withdrawal of lands con-
poned until tomorrow Practically the en-
tire delegation in Congress from Colorado
were to participate in the conference
Evening star., 1914-01-22
ACTS ARE QUESTIONED
At RAD|UM HEARING
Flannery's Opposition to Land With
drawal Considered by House
Committee.

Whether Joseph Flannery. president of
Pittsburgh concern producing radium,
was back of a propaganda against the
proposed withdrawal of radium lands
by the government was brought up to-
day at a hearing before the House
mines committee. Chairman Foster read
a telegram by Fiannery to a Denver
paper urging organized opposition to the
governments plan. Flannery admitted
sending the telegram, but denied that it
could be construed as evidence that he
was fostering movement against the
governments plans. He declared
monopoly Of radium in Colorado was i'm
probable because of the size Of the zone
Evening star., 1914-01-22
Situation Changes Rapidly

However the situation changed rapid
y, and the passag eof the anti-Japanese
bill seemed to be more assured. Then
Siscount Chinda under instructions from
the imperial government, had an inter
view with the Secretary of state on April
~, and one with the President on April
10
I'm both interviews the ambassador
reiterated that the imperial govern
ment, having in view the honor of the
nation, could not but attach great i'm
portance to the question, and asked
the President and the Secretary OF
State that more efforts be made to pre-
vent the passage of the. bill then pend
ing. To this both the President and the
Secretary of State responded that theE
fully appreciated the wish of the Jap
anese government. and that. although
the fact that right to grant land own
ership lay entirely within the iurls nc
ton of the state would make the solu-
tion of the situation difficult, the
American goyeypIuent. were determined
70 use all means at their command TO
bring about solution Both requested
the ambassador Ito make the attitude
of their government well understood
Evening star., 1914-01-22
on May 10. and became operative on Au
gust 10. ,t
California Act Discriminating

1.-The new act places Japanese on a diff
ferent footing from other aliens, and the
main point in dispute between the two
countries has been the discriminatory
treatment resulting from this act In
view of the situation which prevail ed tn
California, the imperial government
hot, mt II necessary to call special atten-
ton of the new administration to the
matter. and instructed our ambassador
to seek an Interview. which was given
by the new President on March ;, the
first opportunity presented Immediately
after his inauguration.
I'm the interview the ambassador ear
nest requested under instructions of his
government. that the new executive
would, considering the friendly relations
Of the two nations. take proper steps
and make best efforts to stop the threat
ened LEGISLATION of the alien land owner
ship bill.
Evening star., 1914-01-22
California Governor Advised.

"On April IS the President directed
the Secretary of State to telegraph
to the Governor of California, advis-
ing him to change the terms of the
bill and not to use the formula OF
eligibility to citizenship for the pur-
pose of drawing distinction in the
matter of enjoyment of rights. More
kilograms followed this from the Presi-
dent on April - and May l to the gov
ernor.
In the meant:m me. the ambassador held
several interviews with the Secretary of
State. and. explaining repeatedly chat the
uili was contrary to the principle ana
spirit of the treaty. endeavored 10 cause
the contention of the imperial @overn-
Inent TO be fully appreciated by the
American govern. ent. and urged that no
such enactment producing a discrimina-
lazy effect against Japanese should be
gasSed.
The President then decided to send the
Secretary of State to California, and the
after reached the state capital April Is
Ire appeared in joint session Of the two
houses of the legislature to explain per-
sanally the request of the federal 1goy-
ernment. and to present their sugges-
lions. Despite all available efforts used
by the Secretary of State to make the
legislation less Objectionable, the GOV
efnor and members of the legislature.
-aho supported him. strictly adhered! to
the principle that the rights of the state
must mot be interfered with and the bill
y,-as finally PASSED
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
Orange Officials Meeting
With Success in Effort to
Get Work for Unemployed

officials Of Orange are bending
every effort possible to secure en-
ployment for those that are out OF
work in that city. Only recently
Mayor Daniel F. Minahan opened
free labor bureau in the city hall, at
the same time requesting local firms
and employers to send their requets
for help to the Office of the city clerk,
where any number of applications
have been received by persons who
seek employment.
Mayor Minahan today received a
request from the Orange office of the
Public Service requesting that the ex-
ecutive furnish the corporation with
eight persons who wish employment
as canvassers during the next three
or four months.
City Commissioner William i.
Kearney has taken an active part In
seeking positions for the city's un-
employed, his latest move being to
communicate with Representative
Walter l. Mccoy and request that
the contractor constructing the new
postoffice building in Main street be
asked to employ Orange residents on
the work as far as possible.
Manufacturers in the city have also
been urged by the commissioners to
employ local help.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
M0ntcIair Horse Show
to Be Opened October 8;
Arrangements Complete

The ninth annual show of the
Montclair Horse Show Association,
which will be held on the Montclair
Athletic Club grounds on Saturday,
October 8, promises to be the largest
and most complete ever held in Mont
clair. 1t will comprise saddle horses,
harness horses, tandems, hunters,
military horses, polo ponies and
ponies ridden and driven by children
There are twenty-seven classes pro-
vided, and for each class there will
be silver cup for the winner, and
the usual ribbons for second, third
and fourth prizes There will be a
renewal of the ladies' team class
which was so holly contested last
year. The committee in charge of
the show has the promise of several
New York entries for this class, and
there will be entries from neighbor-
ing towns. Several special prizes
will be given, and a large military
afternoon sessions.
The officers of the association are
President, Joseph NJ Greenfield; vice.
president. Vincent S. milford; secre-
tary, w. S. Blitz; directors, George
Batten, John ]. Blondel, Union Noble
Bethel, Major William A. Bryant,
Ellis P. Earle, Dallas Flanagan,
William G. Frost, Louis o. Ivey,
Andrew Morrison, Tom II. Waller,
I. Newton Rudgers, J. F. McClain,
Carl Thalheim, Charles e. Van Week
and the officers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
TRyINGroN CHURCHES.

Rev. william II. Hainer, pastor of the
First Christian Church, will preach Sun.
day morning on the subject "Pentecostal
Power" In the evening his subject will
be confession of Christ, the First Re
Quisite of Christianity"
1.-The Children of Israel In Egypt" will
be the subject of the Sunday morning
sermon of Rev. Herbert w. Hopkins,
rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. His
evening subject win be "A Psalm OF
Creation"
Rev. uriah McClinchie, pastor of the
First Reformed Church, win preach Sun
day morning on the subject "The Wall
Over Against Your House." In the eve.
ming he will preach on the subject "The
Unities of the Christian Faith"
Rev. George Fountain, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, will preach
sunday morning on the theme "Tarry
Ye," the first of series of sermons on
the acts of the apostles His subject in
the evening will be Hunting Big Game, =
The Epworth League win hold rally
services in the evening.
s. Leroy Smith, director of religious
work in the Newark Y. NJ. c. A., will
preach Sunday evening at 7:45 o'clock
In the Florence Avenue Chapel.
Rev. J. f. Bindenberger, pastor OF the
Hilton Methodist Episcopal Church, will
preach Sunday morning at IL o'clock
on the subject 1.-THE Man Discouraged Z
His evening subject at 7:45 o'clock will
be- ..The Christian In CrtHta-"