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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
CIVILIANS TO GET GRAIN.
Head Of Belgian Relief Commission
Arranges Plan With Governor.

LONDON, June 29-Herbert c. Hoov-
ar. chairman of the American commits
sion for relief in Belgium. has con-
cluded an agreement with Gen. Won
Kissing, military governor of Belgium,
providing that the wheat and rye crops
in the zone occupied by the Germans
shall be reserved for the civilian popu-
lation.
Mr.. Hoover, who returned from Brus-
sells. said:
mo arrangements have been made in
connection with. other products. The
Beleians normally produce enough po-
tatoes to carry them through the year
The commission by imports in the last
two months has managed to keep prices
under cents a pound. New potatoes
are now available. Belgium ordinarily
produces a large amount of sugar beets
and roots for fodder. These were this
year largely displaced by increased po-
tato planting, so that there is every
hone of a SUFFICIENT production of po-
tatoes. Much the same potato situa-
ton exists in Germany. whore full sup
Niles appear likely. Therefore. there
will be little necessity for the German
army to draw from the Belgian potato
crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
WILL BOOST 7TH STREET.
Merchants to Map Out Campaign
At Meeting to be Held
Tomorrow.

Some OF the plans for the Boost 7th
Street" campaign to be carried on by
merchants engaged in business along
that thoroughfare are to be perfected
at a meeting TO be held IN the rooms
Of the Chamber of Commerce at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning. Every eth
street business house. big and little,
has been invited to send a representa-
tive to the meeting. as II is the desire
OF the organizers of the movement to
have cooperation as general as pos
sible.
The tentative plans of the organizers
of the Boosters Association contem-
plate various events for making 7th
street even more of a popular shop
ping street than II is at present. Spe-
cial trade events are to be staged, and
in other ways the street is to be given
greater publicity than ever before.
Attention of the public is to be called
to the fact that during the past three or
four years there has been more building
activity along 18th street than along any
other business thoroughfare in Washing
ton. Old establishments have been mod
ernized and brought up to date and addi-
lions have been built. Many new struc-
lures have been erected. Tho 7th street
merchants are to call attention to tho fact
that these improvements were the result
Of increasing business. which has demand
ed larger salesrooms and sales forces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
Forney Note Found Here.

Thomas q. Forney's note for $4,000.
said to have been given to George Nc
Henry, the Washington waiter accused
by the lawyer of having attempted to
kill T. Franklin Schneider with a ham
mer a week ago in the latters room in
A Pittsburgh hotel. was found yester-
day in the room formerly occupied by
McHenry at 41s 6th street northwest
The note was dated June l, 1915, and
was signed with Forney's name and
initials The document has been sent
10 the Pittsburgh police department.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Marie Cald-
well, -landlady at the 9Th street house.
was cleaning the room McHenry had
occupied While removing some pa
pers she discovered the note. The doc
ument read:
washington. D. C.. June /, 1915.
Il promise to pay George and Bill
$4,000 to do away with this man.
1T. @. FORNEY."
Mrs. Caldwell Immediately notified
the Washington police department of
her md. and Detective Embrey was
sent to get the note. AS soon as the
paper reached headquarters II was
mailed to the Pittsburgh police.
A short time after the note had been
mailed . telegram was received from
the Pittsburgh police. asking that
search be made for the note. A reply
was sent saying the note was already
on it, WaEln- thu malta to Pittsburgh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
100000 FIGHT
Missouri's Suit Against Railroad for
Excess Railroad Fares Thrown
Out.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-. June 20
The Missouri supreme court today sus-
tanned the demurrer Of the Chicago and
Alton railroad against the suit of the
state to recover 100000 in alleged
excess fares collected while tho two
cent rate and maximum freight laws
were in litigation. The decision throws
the suit against the Chicago and AL
ton out of court.
The amount sought for recovery in
all the suits against the twelve trunk
lines in the state aggregates $4,000
900, the attorney general claiming that
the state has right, acting for the
people, to bring suit for all the excess
fares collected in the years the Mis-
souri, rate laws were pending in the
federal courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
CAPT. MARTIN v. HOTEL
DIES, AGED SEvENTY-EIGHT
Was Civil War Veteran and EN-
ploye Of Treasury Since 1856.
Funeral Tomorrow.

Capt. Martin V. Hotel. seventy-eight
years old, civil war veteran and en1-
ploye of tho Treasury Department since
1865. died at his home, 1735 F street
northwest, Sunday, following brief
illness. Funeral services are to be held
at the family residence tomorrow after
noon at 1870 o'clock. Interment Is to
be in Arlington national cemetery.
Capt. Hotel was a native of Mount
Jackson, Va In early manhood he moved
to Indiana, and at the outbreak OF the
civil war he enlisted in Company K, 5sth
Indiana Volunteers. serving throughout
the war. He was with Shernan's army
on the famous march to the sea- At the
close Of the war he was made captain.
and was In command OF his company In
the grand review Of 1855.
Following his service as . soldier
Can't. Hotel was appointed to q posi-
ton in the ONCE of the auditor for the,
War Department, where he was em-
pioyed at the time of his death. He
was a member of the Grand Army OF
the Republic and of the Loyal Legion.
He leaves his wife. Mrs. Julia g. Hot.
tel; a daughter. Mrs. John e. Taylor.
and a son, Lieut.. ]. F. Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
President Wilson Daily Inform
ed of Developments in Eu-
rope and Mexico.
STAYS IN OFFICE TODAY,
GOING OVER HIS MAIL
Considers Public Documents For
warded From Washington-Plans
Automobile Ride This Afternoon.

CORNISH. N H, June 2s-Wearied
by his long automobile ride Of yesterday.
President Wilson did not leave his sum-
n,er home this morning. but remained IN
his study attending to his mail and off,
cial documents forwarded from Washing
ton He planned to go automobiling in
the afternoon
The President kept In close touch with
the State Department to learn Of possible
development IN the European and Mexi-
can situations 1t was said that there
was nothing to say to warrant any pub
lie expression Of opinion from him.
Secretary Lansing was expected to
arrive at Amherst, Mass, only a few
hours ride from here, today. and 1t
was thought that he might come over
to confer with the President concern
ing the European and Mexican situa-
lions. 1t was said at the executive OF.
fees that no meeting had been planned.
Always Ready to Leave.
President Wilson devoted several
hours yesterday to the consideration Of
the Mexican. the European and the
Haitian situations. He was in COM
munication with Secretary Lansing
and other Washington officials. There
was no Indication that any of the bust
ness
a pressing nature as to take him hur-
riedlS back to Washington. but he Is
keeping himself ready to leave here at
any time.
The President let 1t be known that
he had outlined to Secretary Lansing
the policy to be pursued toward Haiti
as a result of the political and imam
cial troubles which have shaken that
country for a long time. What this
policy is was not disclosed by the
President. but it was understood that
further efforts would be made to
straighten out the finances of Haiti
through some arrangement similar to
the American collectorship now in
effect in the Dominican Republic.
Told of Huerta's Arrest.
Mr.. Wilson was notified Of the arrest
on the Mexican border Of Gen. Victo-
riano Huerta. but the investigation Of
the charges against the former Mexi-
can dictator and his prosecution will
be left to Department Of Justice
officials
The President refused to make any
comment when shown reports that
State Department advices from Berlin
indicated that Germany's reply to the
fare would be favorable.
After attending to pressing business
In the study at Harlakenden House. the
President with Mrs. Francis B.-Sayre,
his daughter, and Miss Helen Woodrow
Bones, his cousin. went for an automo-
bile ride. which took him ITO miles
over the Green mountains to Rut-
land. VT
Mr.. Wilson was thoroughly tired out
by the long ride and spent most OF
the evening at Harlakenden House
with members Of his party, playing
pool and reading and talking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
COURTNEY MAY RETIRE.
Predicted That He Will Not Train
Another Cornell Crew.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y. June 2s.-1n
college circles here today. as the oars
men of yesterdays regatta were pack
ing up to leave. it was freely predict
ed that Coach Charles Courtney never
would coach another Cornell rowing
squad. Coach Courtney Is seriously iii.
word from his quarters said today-so
Ill that he will be under a physicians
care for many days Courtney, though
sixty-six years old. Is robust and
strong. but following an accident.
when he was injured by Q West Shore
train At Kingston. he took to his bed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
HENRY LANE WILSON HERE.
Former Ambassador to Mexico De-
clines to Discuss Mission.

Henry Lane Wilson ambassador to
Mexico during the period which closed
with Madero's death and Huerta's as
cension to power by what Is known as
1.-The embassy agreement" arrived here
today.
Mr.. Wilson said he expected to spend
few days in the capital: that he was
interested in Mexican affairs In a gem
eral way. but declined to discuss his
mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
GENERAL WHO RETOOK
LEMBERG is PROMOTED

VIENNA, June %. Infantry Gen.
Baron Conrad Won Hoetzendorf, chief
of staff of the Austro- Hungarian army,
has lust been promoted to Colonel
general" by Emperor Francis Joseph,
for recapturing the Galician capital of
Lemberg.
the rank of colonel general has onlv
recently been created: The first holder
of this title was Archduke Eugene Of
Austrian forces in the Italian theater
Of war. Gen. Conrad is the second.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
WILL DISTRIBUTE SUPPLIES.
Relief Of Destitute People in Mex.
ico nv the Red Cross.

United States Consul Silliman, at Vera
Cruz. today cabled to the State De-
partment that Arnold Shanklin. consul
general at Mexico City, who has been
in Vera Cruz, and C. s. O'Connor, Red
Cross agent. were leaving Vera Cruz
today for Pachuca. on a mission to dis
tribute relief supplies in the old Next
can capital.
Pachuca is the point at which begins
the break in the railway communica-
ton with Mexico City. From there 1t
is expected that the Red Cross expedi-
ton will be able to make Its way
through the lines of Gen. Gonzales,
who is encamped outside Mexico City.
waiting to give battle to the Zapatis-
tas, who hold the old Mexican capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
Signatures to Statement.
FORCED TO PAY RANSOM.
Americans Threatened With Death
by Villas Men in Mexico.

DOUGLAS. Ariz, June ga dis
patch, which was made public here to-
day. stated that five Mexican soldiers,
claiming to belong to the command
of Alberto Garcia OF the Villa faction.
entered the Archipelago mining camp.
south of Cumpas. and forced r. H.
Sims, a banker of Ell Paso. and Ralph
A. Myer, a mining engineer, to pay
5000 ransom to save their lives.
An attempt to enter the rooms OF
Mrs. Sims was made when the two
Americans showed fight. After the
money had. been extorted a meeting
was held in the plaza. 1t was address,
ed by Alberto Duarte, a leader of a
band, which is said to have fixed July
Q as the date for massacring all for
eigners in the territory controlled by
Gov jose Maytorena. Villa commander.
IN Sonora
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
TURKISH RIGHT WING
HEAVILY BOMBARDED

LONDON. July 2s. - Anglo French
troops on the Gallipoli peninsula are
heavily bombarding the Turkish right
wing without result, according to the
Turkish official report.
The course of these operations is be-
ing followed closely. 1t being limited
from London that they may prove to
be of more than ordinary Importance
No report on them has yet come from
the side of the allies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
MIR. AND MRS. BRYAN HOME.
Guests of the Mayor, His Brother,
During Days Stay in Lincoln.

LINCOLN. Neb.. June 29.-William
Jennings Bryan. accompanied by Mrs.
Bryan, was met by a small party of
friends this morning on their return to
their home. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan are
the guests of Mayor Charles w. Bryan,
brother, during days stay in the
city.
Mr.. Bryan will speak tonight at an
open-adr meeting on the subject of
"Tbe Farmer, a Friend of Peace" He
will leave tomorrow for San Francisco,
public reception has been arranged
for this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
Members of the Jovians Dine.

Members Of the Jovians. an associa-
ton of Washington electricians, met
TODAY at the New Ebbitt for luncheon
at 1890 o'clock. A L. TAFT svas chair
man of the committee on arrangements
and the following members were pres
ant. Iobn C. Mclaughlin, P X. Coulon,
r r. shull. r. s Brooks. A. Adam, D.
Ha site George w. Parezo. c. Phillips
Hill. Fred W. Cast. M. Marsh. e. II.
Robnett, J. NJ. Schneider and George
H. Maynard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
Pupils Give Musical Program.

The annual musical by pupils Of Mrs.
NJ. Harvey Clinkscales was given at
the Florida Avenue Baptist Church last
night, a long and varied program being
rendered. Medals for attendance and
diligence were presented to Irene John
son and Joy Wallace. Rev. W. 4 Tay-
lor made the invocation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
HORSE SELLS FOR $3.50
First Big Transaction Since New
York Anti-Gambling Law Passed.

NEW YORK. June 29.-Horsemen as
serted today that the purchase for $12,-
500 of a chestnut colt by Star Shoot
Hamburg Belle at a Sheepshead Bay
auction, was the first instance in which
a thoroughbred yearling has sold for
five figures since the 'anti-gambline
laws were enacted. The colt was
bought by John Sanford of Amster-
dam, N. Y.
Horse fanciers saw an upward trend
In values in the fact that one consign-
ment OF thirty-four horses sold for
S44723
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
Pig Race to Be Picnic Feature,

A pig race. with a very fat and greasy
pig as the main actor, will be a fea-
ture at the annual all-day picnic Of the
parish of the Holy Rosary. to be held
July at the Benning race track Field
contests. music. dancing and two base
ball games also are on the program. A
clay pigeon shooting contest IL sched-
uled TOR o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
.DEN0UNCES FORNEY
IN BITTER TERMS
Wife Signs Her Maiden Name
to Statement Repudiat-
ing Him.
CALLS HER HUSBAND
WOULD-BE MURDERER
Declares She Never Will Recognize
Him Again Nor Receive Let
tiers He Writes.

Mrs. Florence Schneider Forney, wife
Of the man under arrest in Pittsburgh
charged with having attacked her
father, T. Franklin Schneider of this
city, today declared that she had re-
pudiated his name forever and wants
to see him prosecuted to the fullest ex-
tent of the law. Mrs. Forney signed
the statement with her maiden name.
Florence Schneider.
In the statement which follows Mrs.
Forney declares she has never written to
Forney since she learned of his alleged
that she will not read any letters which
he may send to her
1.-THE statement attributed to Tom For
ney that he has received a letter from me
is false" Mrs. Forney says in her state
ment Il repudiate his name. l am as
bitter against this would-be murderer Of
my father as any human being could be-
too much Of his high character and de-
termination to follow the right course in
life to even think Of forgiving so fiendish
a crime.
ITO do otherwise would. in my opin-
lon. condone the act. Never! never for
moment will I listen to this brutal
beast of a man, and will not ever see
any letter that he may have the au-
dacity to write me.
Il am heart and soul with my father
in prosecuting this living Satan to the
fullest extent of the law, repulsive as
all this publicity Is to me and my fam
lily, but in justice to my womanhood
must make this declaration.
II thank all the newspapers for their
great kindness and between-the-lines SYM
pathy for US in this terrible ordeal.
FLORENCE SCHNEIDER"
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FORNEY IS ACCUSED
Of SECOND FELONY
CONTINUED from First Page.)

Continued from First Page.)
said he did not see Forney again until
January, when the latter said to him:
You don't seem to get the dr1ft OF my
plans. want you to work for New
York house, but your particular ooo Is
TO watch the actions of a certain man..
McHenry said he asked him why and
Forney is alleged to have replied:
II want to get that old man.
"A short time later" said McHenry, he
called me on the telephone and made the
proposition to put Schneider out Of the
way and at that time he drew up the
promissory note for $4,000 contingent on
my performing the job"
Magistrate Protests.
Police Magistrate Sweeney. before
whom the men were to have their hear
ing. is said to have protested against
their isolation on the ground that they
should be permitted to see their law
yers.
The police now believe that still an
other man was connected with the al
legged plot to do away with Mr..
Schneider and are looking for man
whose name they say was mentioned
in the note which Forney Is said to
have given McHenry.
Forney's History Traced.
cosHocToN. Ohio. June 2s-The ar
rest and prosecution of Thomas G. For
ney in connection with the attack on
bis fsther-in-law, franklin T Schnei-
der. Is OF unusual Interest here, in his
native county. Forney was born on a
farm at Linton Mills. sixteen miles
southeast of here. He is the son of
Frank Forney. wealthy horse importer
and breeder.
Young Forney attended the Linton
Mills common schools and went after
wards 10 Adrian College. Adrian. Mich.
lie tried to earn his way, but
was unable 10 do so and returned home,
where he taught school, later going to
OHIO state University at Column bus be
ING financed by his father After a
short time there he went to Ohio North
eru University at Ada. Ohio, where he
"a~ graduated in law in 1913 and
afterward went to Washington at
tended law college there. was ad-
'.liitsd 10 the bar and engaged in prac-
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for their exodus in case the fighting Is
carried into the city.
The situation on the west coast Of
Mexico is improving. Admiral Howard
has sent by wireless to the Navy De-
partment a message saying there Is no
truth whatever in reports that he had
landed marines. He said relations be-
tween navy officials and leaders of all
factions on the west coast are friendly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
Carranza's Agent Declares
Four of the Mexican States
Enjoy Peaceful Conditions

The office Of Eliseo Arredondo, conf
Dental representative of Gen. Carranza.
has given out a statement declaring
that the four southeastern states OF
Mexico are enjoying peaceful condi-
lions. Mr.. Arredondos Office quotes
the governors of the four states in
question as having addressed. the fol-
lowing statement to the public:
Recognizing in Gen. Venustiano
Carranza the legal successor OF the
lamented Madero, 1t is imperative now
to declare that opinion in the four
states Of Yucatan. Campeche. Tabasco
and chipas favors this well balanced
and capable man as the head Of the
constitutionalist party and the consti-
tutionaHst government in Mexico.
Announces Carranza's Object.
Gen. Carranza's determination is to
consolidate the republic and to restore to
Mexico free and autonomous government.
He is the only chief in Mexico who has
consistently and persistently worked
toward the development Of the true revo-
lutionary program. He is the one revolu-
tionary chief possessed Of the character
Of statesmanship of sufficiently broad
gauge to resolve the military problems
with a continuing forward look toward
the establishment Of civil administration
throughout the Mexican nation. Today
the government headed by Gen. Carranza
controls the major portion Of the terri
tory Of Mexico
port and consideration Of the Mexican
people. and approve of the firm position
assumed by him against any compromise
or entangling and embarrassing agree
ment with the reactionary faction.
Pledge Of Loyalty.
I'VE solemnly declare az governors of
Yucatan, Campeche, Tabasco and Chiapas
that we will render complete loyalty and
support to Gen. Carranza regardless of
what eventualities shall arise out Of the
present struggle.
Moreover, the Governor Of the state of
Yucatan, as the commander-in-chief OF
the army corps Of the southeast, will con-
tribute with all the forces that are under
his command in the four states herein
before mentioned to the establishment OF
constitutionalism in Mexico. with its chief
at the lead-the only formula capable Of
establishing a strong and democratic gov
eminent that will give guarantees to
nationals and foreigners and to capital
and labor.
Signatures to Statement.
The statement is signed by the follow
ing: Gen. s. Alvarado. governor and mill
tary commander Of the state of Yucatan
and commander-in-chiefo of the army corps
Of the southeast: Gen. Joaquin Mucel
governor and military commander Of the
state Of Campeche Col. Aquiles Juarez
governor and military commander Of the
state Of Tabasco. and Gen Bias Corral
governor and military commander Of the
state of ChiaDaS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-06-29
Zapata Prepares to Retreat,

port that Zapata government archives
have been removed from Mexico City
to Cuernavaca and that trains for the
transportation Of troops from the CAPT.
tai were held in readiness, was brought
to the headquarters Of Gen. Pablo Con-
zales by Americans yesterday, accord
ing to information reaching the Car
rama consul here today. It also was
said that a committee of foreign dip
lomats was arranging with the Zapa-
tistas for the protection of private
city.
The dispatch from Vera Cruz adds
that Gonzales forces continue to en-
gage the Zapata troops in the suburbs
Of the capital