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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
LAW ALLOWS BUR|ALS
Confederate Dead May Be Inferred
at Arlington-G. A. R. May
Oppose Honors.

Members Of the Grand Army of the
Republic probably will be prevented from
taking action to stop the burial Of Con-
federate dead in Arlington as they had
planned. 1t was discovered today that
an emergency measure rushed through
Congress about year ago provided for
the burial of Confederate dead in the
Confederate section of tho cemetery.
1t Is possible, however, the organization
will take steps to prevent military honors
from being given. inasmuch as the law
does not refer to this.
Col. John McElroy. past department
commander Of the G. A r. and editor
of the National Tribune. the Official or
gan Of that body, pointed out this
afternoon that under this law Confed-
crate veterans might be buried with
out it being necessary to haye their
honorable discharge papers shown.
whereas 1t was necessary In the case
of Union soldiers to show these papers.
Since the passage of the emergency
measure. it is stated, seventeen Con-
federate dead have been Inferred in
the national burial ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
SOUTHERN REDUCES RATES.
Washington Merchants Viii Be Able
to Compete for Trade in South.

Lower freight rates from this city
to points in the south over the South
ern railway and It's allied lines became
effective today, in accordance with
tariffs fled with the interstate COM
merce commission several weeks ago
by the Southern railway and agreed
to by its allies. The new rates in many
cases put Washington on the same basis
as Alexandria, Va. and in some cases
lower basis, thus enabling the
Washington merchants to compete with
other eastern cities in the southern
trade.
In some instances in the hrst-class rates.
the reduction is as much as twelve cents.
Notice OF the intention of the Southern
to reduce its rates came during the
hearing to the Washington compliments
in the Washington rate case, an out
growth of the withdrawal of the store
door delivery. At the conclusion of the
hearing, M. P. Galloway. counsel for the
Southern, instead Of attempting to de-
fend the case, merely read a statement
telling OF the intention of the Southern
to reduce its rates. Later the tariffs
were filed with the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
GIVEN ADVICE BY COURT.
James Mcdonald Told to Stay at
Soldiers' Home.

you go out to the COW stables and
look at those fine animals they have
there and do not come down to the city
any more to see the animals in the bar
rooms" was the advice given James Nc
Donald. an inmate of the Soldiers Home,
by Judge Pugh in the Police Court to-
day,
Mcdonald was arrested by Policeman
Wright, who testified that the former
soldier was begging on the street. Nc
Donald said he only asked a person for
a car ticket, and also said he had
taken one drink while in the city. He
declared it was the first time he had left
the home to come to the city, and prom
ised the court that it would be the last
time, il he were allowed to go.
Judge Pugh dismissed the charge
against Mcdonald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
REBEL LOSSES, 5000
Gen. Barron Reports on Recent
Battle at Zao-
atecas.

MEXICO CITY. Juno 15-relegraph re-
ports received at the capital today from
Zacatecas say that the losses Of the con-
stitutionalists in the battle at that place
are estimated at 5000. Gen. Medina Bar
ron. who commanded the federal forces,
has been promoted to the rank Of general
OF division.
Gen. Barron, in his Official report Of the
battle to the war Office, says that after
an eight-day battle the constitutionaliste
were repulsed, and were pursued by him
and Gen. Argumendo.
Juan Cabral, a constitutionalist chief
tain, the federal commander says, was
captured by the government forces and
Immediately put to death. The constitu-
tionalist leaders. Caloca and Triana, also
were killed. and Gen. Panfilo Natera, the
commander of the attacking force. was
seriously wounded.
The federals. according to the report,
captured several machine guns many
horses and great quantity Of ammuni-
ton.
Gen. Aureliano Banquet, the minister
Of war. sent to Gen. Barron In the name
Of President Huerta- consratulating the
Zacatecas garrison. The minister's mes
sage finished with the words: "Hurrah
for the national army"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
THEIR GRAVES DECORATED.
Tribute to Gen. Turner Ashby and
Col. Richard Ashby, Brothers.

B. H. feathers of 40s Massachusetts,
avenue, who was attached to Col.
Mosby's command, in the Confederate
army, during the civil war, several days
ago gathered some of the flowers that
had been placed on the Confederate
monument at Arlington. and, entwining
them into a wreath. sent them to r. L.
Gray Of Winchester. Va. to be placed
on the grave Of Gen. Turner Ashby
and his brother. Col. Richard Ashby.
in that city.
The Ashby brothers are both buried in
the same grave In Stonewall cemetery at
Winchester. both having been killed in
action during the civil war. In life they
were inseparable and in death their COM
rades in the Confederate army deter
mined to bury them In the same grave
Mr.. feathers also sent a couple Of
small Confederate flags to be placed on
the grave with the wreath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
CUBAN PUBLIC WORKS
SHOW GREAT PROGRESS
Many Progressive Actions Taken to
Increase Trade Of South
ern Islands.

Steady progress has marked the
course of natural events In Cuba
since President Menocal took up the
reins of government, according to
circular issued by Director General
Barrett of the Pan-American Union.
Since the LIST of March the Cuban
congress has made appropriations for
extending the water systems of tbs
cities Of Santa Clara and of Camaguey.
and for bridge over the river San
Pedro: consulates were created in San
Francisco. Boston and Calcutta: $3.50
900 was voted for the expenses Of a
proper representation at the exposi-
lions in San Francisco and Panama.
100000 was authorized to be sent
for an exposition. in Havana. of agri-
culture dncluding cattle and bee Gull
ture. which is fast becoming one OF
the industries of Cuba); setting aside
a preliminary amount of 100000 for
the construction of fitting building
for the national congress-. ordering
public improvements at Matanzas,
public highway at Bainoa, and the re-
pair of some public schools at Santa
Isabel; approving bills for the erection
of statues to the potriot Betrancourt al
Camaguey. and to the poetess Gertrudis
Gomez de Avellanada. and authorizing
plans for the reorganization OF the
schools of medicine and agriculture at
the national university.
Those are only few examples Of
legislation" said Director
General Barrett. for which due credit
should be given In this regard 1t should
be noted also that the city Of Havana
Is being transformed and moderntzed.
Many new houses are building. old and
unhygienic relics of colonial days are
giving place to new structures. the su-
burbs are growing with pretty villas, the
poor are finding opportunity to live in
quarters that are healthy. and by such
means the capital has obtained an en-
viable position for health among the
cities of America. It can be added as a
matter of interest that the tobacco crop.
Of the country, which is about to be
gathered. promises to be 20 per cent
arger than that of last year, and there
Tore one of the biggest for many years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
SPEAKS FOR GEORGE LAMAR.
Urged by Senator Lee for Justice of
D, C. Supreme Court.

Senator Blair Lee Of Maryland today
personally urged President Wilson to
name George Lamar Of Montgomery
county as justice of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia, but 1t Is I'M
derstood that the President made no
promises.
Senator Lee was graduate of Prince
ton of the class of 80. the year after the
President, whose class of 10 celebrated
its thirty-fifth reunion at Princeton Sat
urday, and the two talked over the fun
the President had with his former school
mates when he Joined them Saturday.
The President brought back from Prince
ton some souvenirs of alumni day." in
GLIDING a bronze tiger presented to him
by his fellow class mates. q pipe and a
memorandum book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
DISCUSS SAFETY MEANS
IN CONSTRUCTION WORK
Building and Labor Representatives
Confer With Engineer Commits
sioner Harding.

Suggested changes in the building
regulations designed to afford greater
safety to mon engaged in construction
work were discussed today at a con-
ference between Engineer Commission
err Harding, representatives Of the
Washington Building Trades Council
and the Building Trades League and
Edward Burnapp. representing Wells
Brothers, contractors, erecting the new
Emergency Hospital.
James H. Kelly. chairman of the COM
mittee which appeared for the Building
past few years thirty-five lives have been
sacrificed in the construction Of buildings
in Washington because Of inadequate pro-
lection to the skilled and unskilled labor
engaged in the work.
Would Amend Regulations.
He proposed as an amendment to the
existing regulations a requirement that
tight floors of heavy material be laid over
derrick floors, so as to make 1t impossible
for heavy steel beams and other material
to fall on workmen engaged below. Lack
Of such precaution in the past has been
responsible for a majority Of the IA
talities In construction work, he said.
James L Parsons, representing the
Building Trades League, and Mr.. Bur-
napp offered no objection to the proposed
amendment, and Col. Harding seemed
favorably impressed with the suggestion.
He took the matter under Amusement.
The committee which represented the
buildings trades was made up of Mr.
Kelly, structural iron workers, chair
man; Webb Hancock, painters: Henry
Hollohan, carpenters: William Whyte,
steam filters: John Mcdonald and
Charles, plumbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
ELECTRIC MOTOR DOES WORK.
Installed to Facilitate Raising and
Lowering Marine Railway,

To facilitate the work of raising and
lowering the cradle of the marine rail-
way at the headquarters Of the Potomac
Cunning and Fishing Club. at the foot OF
9th street southwest. the railway has
recently been equipped with a ten-horse-
power electric motor. The motor is used
in connection with a series of gears that
will raise the cradle in about two min
utes--less than third of the time 1t took
to haul it UP with the old system ot
hand-applied power.
With the power-equipped railway Of the
Fishing and Cunning Club two of the
focal marine railways are, now 80 ar
ranged that power is used for the heavy
work Several years ago Capt. Sonny
Regain installed a gasoline motor on his
railway at the foot of 14th street south
west. and large pleasure craft are taken
from the water and launched again with
ease. The big power launch St. Charles.
one of the local feet of pleasure craft.
has been taken from the water on the
cunning and fishing club railway for gen.
eral repairs. The st. Charles will be on
the railway for about a week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
ONLY ONE MORE DAY
UNTIL SCHOOLS CLOSE
Eighth Grade Pupils Looking For.
ward to Exercises Noting
Their Promotion.

Juvenile Washington Is happy today.
for. with the dismissal of school this aft
ernoon practically only one more day OF
school remains. The session Of the pub
lie schools does not formally end until
Wednesday. but it is considered doubtful
II much real studying will be done that
day.
Eighth grade pupils are looking forward
to their graduation. for they. too. have
graduations now. lust like the high school
boys and girls. Many Of the classes have
arranged various festivities to mark their
departure from the grades
Children Of all grades are looking for
speaking, the last school hook of the
year will snap shut. And then for that
vacation.
Exercises at which the eighth grade
graduates will receive diplomas will be
held. with one exception-the eighth d.
the time, the place and the speaker FOR
the exercises Of the respective divisions
Time and Place Of Exercises.
First. Bernard T. Janney. supervis-
ing overwhelmingly. 10 am. at
the Curtis School; speaker. Representa-
tive Pat Harrison of Mississippi.
Second. Ben w. Murch. supervising
principal-Wednesday. at 1880 am. at
the H. D. Cooke School.
Third, r. L. Haycock. supervision
Observation-Disclosures at 10 am, at
the Wilson Normal School: speaker.
Representative Cyrus Cline of Indiana
Fourth-Walter B. Patterson, supervis-
ing principal; Wednesday at 10 am, at
the Thomson School. Speaker. w. A.
wilbur, dean of the department of arts
and sciences, George Washington Univer-
sity.
Vifth-selden NJ. Ely. supervising prin-
cipal; Wednesday at 1890 am. at the
Mckinley Manual Training School.
Speaker. Fred bennett, former commits
sioner of the land office.
Sixth, Miss Flora L. Hendley. supervis-
ing principal; Wednesday at IL am. at
the Douglass Memorial Church. Speaker.
DR.. Percival Hall of Gallaudet College.
Seventh, DR.. E. G. kimball, supervising
principal Wednesday at 1890 am. at
Eastern High School Speaker. Alexander
T. Stuart, former superintendent of
schools and present director of interme-
date instruction.
Eighth, Miss Anne D. Beers, super
vising principal; Tuesday at IL am, at
Jefferson School. Speaker, Stephen f.
Kramer, assistant superintendent Of
schools.
Ninth. DR.. Hosmer NJ Johnson. su-
pervising principal; Wednesday at 1890
:. M, at the Bryan School. Speaker, Mr..
Kramer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
BuRLEsoN CITED TO COURT.
Seattle Firm Seeks to Enforce Ac-
ceptanoe of Bond of Contract.

Justice Anderson of the District Su-
preme Court today cited A. 8. Burleson.
Postmaster General. to show cause
Friday why writ of mandamus
should not issue against him to COM
pei the acceptance Of a bond and to
award q contract for screen wagon
service in Seattle, Wash. to the Seattle
Taxtcab and Transfer Company of that
city. The contract is for four years
from July l.
Through Attorney Philip Walker the
company complains that the Postmas-
ter General declines to enter into con-
tract with it because of alleged ir-
regularity in the bond submitted by
the company. The corporation claims
it has made the lowest bid and is en-
titled to have the contract awarded
to 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
EXONERATED,
But LOSES $3.50 PAY
Controller Downey Rules G. W. Lip
pold Cannot Have Amount
Restored.

Although Policeman Charles W. Lip
pold was fully exonerated Of charges
made against him, he will never receive
$3.50 deducted from his pay for the
period September 4 to Is, 1911. during
which he was suspended without pay.
pending investigation Of his case. Be-
cause the predecessors of the present
board of Commissioners, In whose term
the case was disposed of, failed to do
substantial justice to Policeman Ltppold,
the present Commissioners cannot rem
edy the injustice, as they have no power
to review such an act of their prede-
cessors without presentation of new and
pertinent facts.
I'm my judgment. it is to be regretted
that payment of this claim cannot be au-
thorized," comments George E. Downey,
controller of the Treasury, making the
decision that permanently entails the loss
upon Policeman Lippold.
"In cases where an officer is suspended
pending an Investigation. he suggests
for future guidance. 1.-The equitable course
would seem to be to suspend pay with a
reservation that its permanent withhold
ing be subject to future determination,
and remove the suspension both as to the
police officer and his pay when it is
determined that he shall be exonerated."
Salary Was Not Paid.
For alleged violation Of section 333
of the police manual. Policeman Lip
pold was suspended by the board Of
Commissioners. Further investigation
satisfied them that measures of dis
ciplinary character were not required
to be taken against him. and he was
reinstater after fourteen days alb
sence from duty. His salary for the
period was not paid, and the order of
suspension was not rescinded.
This discretionary action on the part
of the board of Commissioners is not
subject to review by their successors
in Office" Controller Downey rules,
upon statement of facts embodied in
your submission. The equities of the
case seem to be with the officer, but
unfortunately the failure Of your pred
ecessors to do equity cannot be cor
rected by you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
FEDERAL RESERVE
BOARD COMPLETED
Charles S. HamIin Picked
When E. c. Simmons
Declines.

The federal reserve board today was
completed and the nominations were sent
to the Senate by President Wilson.
The board is to be composed of:
Charles S. Hamlin of Boston. to
serve two years.
Thomas B. Jones Of Chicago. to serve
six years.
Paul Warburg of New York to serve
four years
w. P. G. Harding of Birmingham,
Ala. to serve eight years
A. c. Miller of San Francisco. to
Secretary McAdoo and John skeleton
Williams. controller of the currency.
complete the board.
Charles S. Hamlin. who is now assist
selected for membership on the board
when E. C. Simmons of st. Louis de-
clined the nomination.
Named Hamlin Reluctantly.
The President is said by several Of his
advisers to have been very reluctant to
appoint Mr.. Hamlin. as he felt that his
services were needed in his present po-
sition.
Thomas B., Jones. who Is a Chicago
lawyer, was expected to be president OF
the board, but the advent of Secretary
Hamlin to the board probably will mean
that he will be given the post of leader
ship.
Mr.. Hamlin is an expert In finance. who
served as assistant secretary Of the
Treasury under President Cleveland. and
returned to the Treasury Department
soon after President Wilson took Office
as the assistant secretary In charge of
customs The appointment OF John Skel-
ton Williams to be controller Of the cur
rency left vacant the office OF assistant
secretary in charge of the Treasury fiscal
bureaus, and Mr.. Hamlin was appointed
to that place, which put him logically in
line for promotion to the Secretary
ONCE itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
BOY STILL MISSING.
Parents of "Jack" Fanciulli Still
Searching-Other Disappearance.

Jack Fanciulli. the f1fteen-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Fanciulh of 1920
l. street northwest, who disappeared from
his home last Sunday. has not returned.
1t was suggested to the police that the
missing youth probably went to Atlantic
City.
Jack was fond Of the seashore and out
of-door life. 1t is stated, and during the
few days prior to his disappearance had
discussed Atlantic City's attractions.
Joseph Fusco. twelve years old, is
missing from his home at 623 I'd street
northeast. according to a report made to
the police today. The boy has not been
home since last Wednesday.
The police have also been asked to find
Josephine Galloway, colored, thirty-two
years old, who is reported to have disap-
peared from her home, 1899 8 street
northwest, last Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
CHARGE BOY ROBBED HOUSE.
Police Arrest Marian Brodsky, Run.
away. Of New York

Marian Brodsky. sixteen years old, who
was arrested in this city last week as
runaway from his home in New York, and
who was turned over to his brother. was
arrested last night by Detective Harry
Evans of the sixth precinct and charged
with housebreaking.
1t IL charged that Brodsky visited the
house Of John R. Mitchell. Chevy Chase
Nd. Saturday night, entered by remov-
ing a screen from window. and stole a
gold watch, chain and pin valued at $780,
Detective Evans it is stated. recovered
the jewelry from the defendant before
members Of the Mitchell family discovered
they had been robbed. Brodsky will be
turned over to the Montgomery county.
Nd, authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
President Wires Condolences.

President Wilson today sent the fol-
lowing telegram of coincidence to the
son of former Vice President Stevenson.
who died Saturday in Chicago.
Mrs. Wilson joins me in offering to
you and to the members Of your family
our deepest sympathy in your hour Of
sorrow. May the memory OF your
father'es distinguished service 70 the
state and nation go far to mitigate the
loss you have sustained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Fortune In Jewelry Stolen.

ALBANY. N. r. June 1s.-Hugo Bend
elm. a travelling salesman Of New York,
ported to the police here today that
bout $4,000 worth Of jewelry was stolen
st night from his stateroom on the
esmboat Adirondack. between here and
ew York. Bendheim said that while
dinner aboard the boat the window
his stateroom was broken in, his cases
ere ripped open and the valuables
tolen. He was on his way to Cleveland.
re missing articles he said. include 300
ings, $50 scarfpins and $50 necklaces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
FAVORABLE TO CONVICTION.
Senate Judiciary Committee Orders
Report on Bench Nomination.

The Senate judiciary committee today
ordered a favorable report on the nomi-
nation of Representative ]. Harry Cow
ington of Maryland to be chief justice of
the Supreme Court of the District of Co.
lumbia. 1t is expected that the Senate
will confirm the nomination at the first
executive session it holds. probably this
afternoon.
committee on the nomination of Clarence
Merritt of Mckinny, Tex. to be United
States attorney for the eastern district
Of Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
BUSINESSES DIVORCE SUIT.
Court Rules C. s. Gawler Failed to
Prove Charges.

Holding that Charles 8. Gawler has not
proved the charges against his wife,
LYDIA v. Gawler, Justice Gould today dis
missed the suit for absolute divorce in
stituted by the husband. The testimony
was recently heard in open court.
Justice Could directed that the husband
should pay the costs of the proceedings
as we'll as the counsel fees Of the wifes
attorneys, T. NJ. Baker and Armand Of
futt. Attorney r. E. Walker appeared
for tho husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Funston Worried About Food

Requests for assistance from WASH
inston to alleviate tho food problem
at Vera Cruz continued to be the bur-
den of Gen. Funston's dispatches to the
War Department. The remission of
duties recently granted by the State
Department on the importation of
STAPLE foodstuffs will not. in the judg-
ment Of officials on the spot, serve to
settle the problem Of feeding the city.
But the officials do not want to draw
upon the army commissariat unless 1t
becomes absolutely necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
CHANGES IN POLO TEAM.
Waterbury and Milburn Will Shift
Positions Tomorrow.

NEW YORK. June l5.-Larry Water
bury and Devereux Milburn shift posi-
lions in tho American polo lineup for
tomorrow's game with England, accord
ing to announcement made today. Water
bury will play at No. and Milburn
will play as back.
There were no other changes in the
team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Leniency Shown Palace Invader.

LONDON, Juno 1H-George Pike. who
invaded Buckingham Palace June and
wandered about for several hours in the
building. was released today. The de-
PENDANT gave a bond for his behavior in
future. The leniency shown by the mag
istrate was due to the Intervention OF
King George himself, who pleaded that
the man should not be punished severely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Some Progress on Clayton Bill.

The Senate judiciary committee made
some progress in the consideration of the
Clayton bill supplementing the antitrust
laws today, taking the bill up section
by section. The committee does not con-
template giving hearings on the bill at
this time. it was said today. although
1t might decide later to do SO. The COM
mittee may be ready. to report the bill
to the Senate within two or three weeks,
1t was said.