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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-02
General Program of Trustees.

The general program of the trustees
Of the library. as explained by Mr.. Bow
erman. aimed first to induce Congress to
provide sufficient funds for it's develop
ment to meet the needs of the commu-
nifty, making possible the branching out
into community work. He favored the
plan of constructing school buildings
with library facilities for the general
public, as well as pupils, to be located
on the ground floor with a direct open
Ing on the street. He was anxious that
this idea should be written into the
laws appropriating for school construc-
ton. SO that the building would be
recognized as both school and library.
The association authorized special
committee to take up the subject with
the board of commissioners and the mu-
nicipal architect.
Resolutions were also adopted favor
ing the repeal of the "Borlaud amend
ment," which imposed the burden of ex-
pense for street improvement upon adj
Joining property owners. The delegate
of the organization to the Federation
of Citizens Associations was instructed
to work in the federation meetings for
similar opposition to this legislation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-02
Better Support Necessary.

THE. progress of public library IA
cilities in Washington is dependent
upon three things DR.. Bowerman ex-
planned. First, we need better sup
port for the main organization-more
money for books. and a larger and bet
ter paid force; second. the remainder
OF the Carnegie donation for branch
libraries. amounting to 100000. should
be used to build branch libraries in
various sections of the city, and. third
all new schools in the suburbs, and
outlying schools having additions built,
should be provided with a library
room"
DR.. Bowerman spoke of the Takoma
Park branch library, saying that he
had worked for its construction six
wears ago. and had always favored the
library there. He said that the expense
of maintaining the branch had been a
heavy one on the main library. whose
funds had not been increased to meet
this expansion of activity The in
creasing population of Takoma Park
had more than justified the erection
of the branch library there, DIR. Bower
man continued. and he had always
been heartily in favor of the branch
The shortage of funds, he said resulted
last year in the loss of So per cent of
the working stan of the Public Library
through resignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-02
new POINT IS RAISED
IN HUTCH|NS CONTEST
Statute of Limitations Invoked
Against Probate Of the Will
of 1908.

An interesting law point, which, If
sustained. would prevent the offering
for probate of the two wills made by
in 1908 and 1902, is raised by his son,
Lee Hutchins, in an amended answer
filed today to the petition of the widow,
Rose Keeling Hutchins. for the probate
of the will of 1908. The son invokes the
statute of limitations and claims that
the right of Mrs. Hutchins to pro-
pound that will, if any she ever had,
did not accrue within three years of
the filing of her petition.
Attacks Validity of Will.
Miss Mildred Rogers, q granddaugh-
ter of the testator, also fled similar
plea. Lee Hutchins also attacks the
validity of the 1908 will in his answer
in the event the court should hold that
the statute of limitations does not ap-
ply. He charges that his father was
then mentally incompetent and that
his signature to the alleged will was
procured by undue influence. The sons
amended answer was sworn to by him
in New Hampshire September 81, 1915,
but has just been filed.
Waited Over Three Years.
Stilson Hutchins died April 81, 1912,
and it was not until July 81, 1915, that
Mrs. Hutchins asked for the probate of
the 1908 will. Her petition followed
the returning of a verdict by a jury
breaking the latest executed will of
the millionaire, which was dated Octo-
Der Is, 1910. An appeal is now pending
from this finding of the jury.
Should the court hold the statute
applicable and the finding of the jury
be sustained, it is stated that an early
termination of the contest over the
Hutchins millions might be expected.
Attorneys William G. Johnson and
Myer Cohen represent Lee Hutchins
Miss Rogers is represented by Attorney
Edmund H. Parry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-02

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-02
Floral Tributes Unusually Elaborate

David Gardner, colored. known as
| Frisco Charlie" at Baltimore, was
sentenced to ten years in the peniten-
tiary for shooting and killing Daniel
Levers. also colored.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
TWO-WEEKS'.OLD BABY
LEFT IN VESTIBULE
For Sweet Charity's Sake. Please
Take Me ln."" Reads Tag At
tached to Infant.

My name is George. For sweet
charisy's sake, please take me in
With this message pinned to his dress,
little George" who has been in this
world only two weeks. was found in a
basket in the vestibule of George w.
Tatspaugh's home, 1914 Ninth street
northwest, shortly after s O'Clock last
night.
As the door was opened by one of the
residents of the house little George" in
dorsed the appeal in the note with a
smothered cry. Police of the Second pre-
cinct say the note was fine specimen of
womans handwriting. No trace of the
child's parents were found by the police.
Upon finding the child Mr.. Tatspaugh
summoned Policeman Ehler, of the Sec
ond precinct The child later was sent to
St. AIMS Infant Asylum,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
TO WITHDRAW
FROM AVLONA
Italian Force Confronted by
Superior Numbers of
Austro-Hungarians.
By CAMILLO C1ANFARRA

Rome, Jan. 26.-While small Austrian
forces are completing the conquest of
Montenegro by disarming the scattered
remnants of the Montenegrin army, 200, 900
Austro- Hungarian troops are advancing
into Albania, overrunning the northern
section of that country and approaching
the zone where Italy had for many years
held dominant sway
A report reached here today from
Athens, stating that because of the su-
perior numbers of the Austro- Hungarian
army the Italian expeditionary force
landed at Avlona many months ago and
since then considerably increased would
be withdrawn. War office officials would
neither deny nor confirm this report.
If 1t is finally decided that Italian
troops shall offer resistance to the
Teutons advance. the first clash cannot
be long delayed according to military
experts In Rome. Following their oc-
cupation Of Scutari. the Austro-Hun-
garians have taken San Giovanni Di
Medina, a seaport north of Durazzo.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
SHOT IN
BERLIN RIOTS
Sixty Dead and 300 Wounded
as Result of Peace Demon
stration, Is Report.
REIGN OF TERROR AS TWO
MACHINE GUNS OPEN FIRE
Troops Mutiny, Refusing to Shoot
Down Crowds Shouting We
Want Peace"
srccial 70 he Wahington H-rald.

Special to Ths Washington Herald.
Paris, Jan. 26.-Scores were shot down
during a peace demonstration in Berlin
on January Il, according to the story OF
neutral printed here today. More
than sixty persons were killed and at
least 800 wounded, this individual, who
claims to have been in the German capt.
tai until January Is, declares. He pic
lures a reign of terror in which troops
mutinied, refusing to fire on the riot
ers. Machine guns were then turned
against the crowds, he says. His story
follows:
''On January s mob composed of
women and children formed inSthe slums
Of Berlin and started towards Unter den
Linden and the Imperial Palace. They
were halted and dispersed by armed po-
Ice
The government. foreseeIng the ap-
preaching crisis, called in two regiments
Of the second Landsturm, garrisoned at
Potsdam. The troops Immediately be-
gan policing the district between Bran
denburger-Tor and Arsenal-Platz Mount
ed patrols were placed In the principal
streets.
ron January r. although the city was
virtually under martial law, an immense
mob gathered in the slums and formed
into a long procession of misery, bearing
huge black banners on which were
painted in white such phrases as I'VE
Want Bread" Give Us Back Our Hus-
bands" I'VE Want Peace"
The mob streamed amid the widest
excitement through the capital, passed
yelling before the doors OF the Reichstag,
surged through Brandenburger-Tor and
rushed along Inter den Linden towards
the Imperial Palace and Arsenal-Platz,
driving the mounted patrols before it.
Suddenly two compa nies Of soldiers
barred the way. They were ordered to
fire into the crowd. Not a man would
raise his musket, but the mutinous troops
drawing back unmasked two machine
guns, which Immediately opened a de-
structive fire.
NO words can suffice to describe the
horrible carnage ensuing. There was a
verftable reign of terror while women
and children, riddled with bullets, dropped
by scores"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
SECRETARY WILSON TO
RACE FOR SENATE?
Executive May Urge Cabinet Officer
to Enter Race Against Former Sena-
tor Knox in Pennsylvania.

That President Wilson may urge
Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson
to be a candidate for the toga now
worn by Senator Oliver, of Pennsyl-
vania, Is a possibility advanced by A.
Mitchell Palmer, Democratic National
Committeeman from Pennsylvania, who
was In Washington yesterday.
Secretary Wilson is regarded as
about as strong a candidate as the
Democrats can find to oppose former
Senator Philander c. Knox, who will
be the Republican candidate to sue
ceed Oliver. The administration banks
heavily on its labor RECORD. and it is
realized that IL anything will swing
Pennsylvania in behind Democratic
candidate 1t is the labor vote.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
Battling Nelson" Asks Divorce
After 3 Years in Welded Ring
She Wanted Me to Eat Watercress When Wanted Beef
steak" Declares Puglist in Petition-Says Wife
Wanted Him to Look Like Tough Pug.

looming work in Denver away from her
husband.
she wanted me to eat watercress
salad, when / wanted a beefsteak."' -
''She wanted me to wear cap
and sweater, so I would look like a
tough pug"
''she didn't want me to get my ears
operated on so I could look like a hu-
man being
And she humiliated me before my
friends every chance she got"
These are few of the reasons Bat
Nelson, former lightweight champion.
gave for filing his divorce suit against
Mrs. Fay King Nelson.
Bat" was In a doctors Office having
the naufenwsr trimmed oue ef his es.s.
believe me, this hurts" he said.
But It's nothing to the grief I have
been having for the last three years
ever since I got married"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
Charlton Returns;
Will Join Father
Bank Clerk Will Sail Saturday
for Future Home In
Porto Rico.
Special to The Washington Herald.


New York, Jan. 26.-Porter Charlton,
formerly of Washington, freed after
serving a sentence for numbering his
wife, arrived in New York on the Itsl-
ian line steamer ANA today.
The young American bank clerk
looked to be in good health, despite
the five years and eight months he
spent in American and Italian prisons
He was released on November 81,
1915.
Charlton expressed his determine
ton to start life anew.
'T have been through a great deal
Of trouble" he said. 81 am going to
spend my life trying to live 1t down"
He will sail Saturday for Porto Rico
to Join his father, former Federal
Judge Paul Charlton.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27

Chicago. Jan. cs--It's of. There isn't
going to be any further exchange Of COM
muniques between Battling Nelson and
his pretty, talented wife with a view To
reconciling their numerous and various
marital difficulties. And, furthermore,
the Durable Dane" has come to a be-
lated conclusion that an interval OF single
blessedness is preferable to Just being a
wifeless husband.
All Of which leads UP to the suit filed
today in the Circuit Court by the former
light weight champion to divorce Mrs
Fay King Nelson. to whom he was mar
ried three years ago and who has since
considered him only ~ PAL
Mrs. Nelson found satisfaction. 1t
seems. in marrying an Idol Of the fist,c
arena. and hugely enjoyed that country
wide blaze of publicity that attended the
wedding. But after that, she found
greater happiness in continuing her car
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
Captured Prince VIII
Be Restored to Bride

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
Madrid, Jan. e6.-Prince Salm-
Salm. who was arrested in South
Africa early in the war while on
a wedding trip, is at last to be
restored to his bride.
The prince belongs TO one of
the oldest families of the Prus-
sian aristocracy. After the rude
intervention of his honeymoon,
he was taken to Gibraltar and
held prisoner. King Alfonso in
terceded with King George in his
behalf.
The Spanish Kings petition has
been favorably received, and by
suggestion of King George he
has arranged with the German
government for an exchange of
Prince Salm-Salm for Col. Cor
don, who has until recently been
held prisoner in Germany.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
British Labor Men Vote to
Stand by Government in War
Bristol Conference, by Vote Of 100000 to 6o2,ooo
Adopts Resolution Pedgng Support Endorsement
Given Recruiting Campaign.

clared that 1t did not redeem the pledge
of Premier Asquith regarding compul-
sion.
mo form of words can offer immunity
from danger" he added. I'VE cannot
have forced military service without the
risk of forced industrial service. Any
attempt to use this weapon to coerce
trades uniorrists will lead to great bit
terness and end in fault"
James Sexton. OF the National Dock
Workers. introduced the resolution pledg-
ing the conference to assist the govern
ment as far as possible to prosecute the
war successfully. 1t expressed the hor-
ror of the conference at the atrocities
committed by Germany and her allies.
Mr.. Sexton said he was opposed to
militarism. but the war must be won.
III Germany wins" he continued
nothing else on Gods earth matters"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
Special Cable to The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Bristol. England, Jan. 26-The British
labor conference by great majority to-
day reversed its former attitude regard
ing the war. By vote OF 1.5o2 600 to GO.
900 1t adopted a resolution pledging the
conference to assist the government SC
far as possible In the successful prosecu-
ton of the war.
The conference had peviously adopted
by a vote of 1.S47.OOo to 10000 a resolu-
tion entirely approving the action of the
parliamentary labor party in cooperating
with other political parties in the ma
tional recruiting campaign.
The early proceedings were marked by
an attack on the compulsory service bill
by the president, William C. Anderson.
member of Parliament for the After
cliffe division of ShefieId. Mr.. Anderson.
who opposed the bill in Parliament, de-
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
GUNS ON SHIP
ALTER STATUS
Lansing May Rule Mounted
Cannon Make Them Aux
iliaries of War.

Authoritative information obtained
last night to the effect that Germany
does not consider herself bound by her
correspondence with the United States,
relative to submarine warfare, to re-
train from attacking armed merchant
vessels without warning, is understood
to have an important bearing on the in
tentlon Of the State Department shortly
to revise its ruling with respect to the
status Of armed merchantmen
That such a change Of ruling Is
Imminent is borne out of the fact learned
last night that certain foreign diplomats
have gotten the impression that this will
be done in the near future.
According to statements made in re-
liable quarters, had It been shown that
a German submarine sank the Persia,
Germany would have regarded the attack
as justifable in the light Of the evidences
that the Persia mounted a 47 inch gun.
Both Germany and Austria 1t was stated.
are disposed to contend that the armins
of an enemy merchant ship makes II
virtually an auxiliary ship of war. The
State Department, 1t is now said, is
about prepared to take a similar view.
Until a definite case arises in which
such a merchant ship Is attacked, a
change of ruling would be inopportune
Consequently, the department will
follow the practice Of permitting clear
ance papers to be issued on assurance
that the guns on board will not be used
unless the ship is attacked without warn
ing
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
FOLLOWS CONFERENCE
Teuton Envoy Satisfied Him
self with Sine Qua Non of
This Government.
WILL USE HIS PERSUASION
Expected Germany Will at Last Admit
lllegahty of Sub Attack in
Giant Liner.

Count Won Bernstorf. the German Am
bassador, last night advised his govern
ment to accept the views of the United
States regarding what is essential to a
settlement of the Lusita MIA
controversy.
The message to his government was
sent by the Ambassador following a s.
minute conference which he had yester-
day with Secretary of State Lansing
Along with the recommendation went
written memorandum, which, Secretary
Lansing informed the Ambassador, repre-
position.
The memorandum was drawn up at the
conference. 1t was authoritatively stated
last night that it not only represented
what the Secretary declared to be neces-
sary to settlement. but was acceptable
to the Ambassador himself. Therefore It
is stated. the Ambassador was able to
assure Mr.. Lansing that he would use
his best endeavors to persuade the Berlin
foreign Office to approve it.
Should this be the case, it was learned.
the reply from Berlin is likely to be in
the form Of a formal note to the Ameri-
can government embodying all the con-
cessions demanded. And in that event.
1t Is said. the note would include:
z,4zss Qnestfon. of Inexaiify--.4.
Renewed expressions of regret by Ger
many over the loss of the American
lives;
Reference to the assurances given by
Germany in the case of the Arabic and
subsequently that she would not again
attack unarmed, unresisting merchant
vessels without warning and without Civ
ing the passengers and crews opportunity
for escape.
An ofrer to make full and reasonable
reparation in money for the American
lives that were lost by reason of an ille-
gal act on the part of the German SUBJ
marine.
The last paragraph referred to. IL
adopted in substance by Germany. will
constitute a concession on the chief point
of difference which has been responsible
for the delay. Although willing to pay
an indemnity. Germany, as represented
in the memorandum which Count Won
BernstorT presented to Secretary Ian
sing, and which was rejected by the lat
ter as unsatisfactory, preferred to pay it
rather on the score of friendship than
because of admitted liability.
In the communication sent to Berlin
last night Ambassador Bernstorr is I'M
derstood to have advised his government
that the United States cannot accept a
settlement on any basis other than an
admission that the attack on the Lusi-
tania was legally unjustifiable in so far
as It invaded the rights of the neutrals
on board.
On leaving the Secretary's Office the
Ambassador stopped long enough in the
Office of Mr.. Lansing's private secretary
to dictate brief communication. 1t is
understood that this communication was
wireless code message to Berlin advis-
ing the German government briefly of
the outcome of the conference, and stat
ing that a more detailed report would
follow by cable
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
Eats 30-Cent Lunch

Baltimore, Jan so. Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson, IN democratic
fashion, enjoyed 3o-cent lunch
con today. She and her sister
in-law, Mrs. Boiling, of Panama
who is a White House guest,
spent the day shopping here.
1t was just Z O'Clock when
they made their way into a
lunchroom in North Charles
street. They found seats at the
crowded counter and waited pa
tiently for their order.
Mrs. Wilson's particular desire
was for Maryland biscuits. With
these she had a chicken outlet.
Her meal finished, she took the
check and paid at the cashiers
window.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
Hero Gives Welcome.

''on January II the Montenegrin au-
thorities left Cettinje for Podgoritza- On
January 10 a Bosnian detachment under
command of young first lieutenant en-
tered Cettinje and was welcomed cere-
monioUsly by Ioo-year-old niva Plane
nae, hero Of many fights against the
Turks in former years.
The young lieutenant ordered the in
habitants to surrender their arms. The
same day there arrived at Cettinje two
Montenegrin officers with a white flag Of
truce bearing a letter written personally
by the King. Both were led into the
Grand Hotel, where they were guarded
by Bosnian sentries.
I'm the meantime an nAustro-Hungarian
brigade arrived, and the commander re-
ceived in the Grand Hotel a delegation
of citizens who formally surrendered the
town. The authorities surrendered the
archives and the public buildings. From
January Il Cettinje was under Austro-
Hungarian martial law.
THE letter of King Nicholas asked
Emperor Francis Joseph for graceful
conditions for his unhappy country.
"On January 16 the Austro- Hungarians
occupied the district between Cettinje
and Ryeka."
The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
MORE STRINGENT ACTION
Foreign Secretary Says Eng
land Is Not Ready Yet
for Full Blockade.
GOVERNMENT HAS DONE BEST
British Will Recognize Transfer to
American Registry of Enemy
Owned Vessels.
'pecih Cable to IN. wasinstos Bean.

SPECIAL Cable 10 The vHshinstoo Her.h
London, Jan. a.-France will assist
England hereafter In making the block
ade Of Germany more effective This an
nouncement was made today in connec-
tion with the debate In the house Of com
mons on Shirley PENIS resolution de-
manding more stringent action TO pre-
vent trade between neutrals and Ger
many.
France and England viii act together
automatically on all questions relating
to the blockade. French warships will
aid British wsrships In blockade duty IN
both the English Channel and the North
Sea They will take part In the exsmins-
ton Of mails as well as csrgoes-
There was an unusually large attend
ance when the debate began. The public
and peers galleries were crowded. First
Lord Of the Admiralty BsIfour was pres
ent and appeared TO make a point Of
cheering every sentence of Sir Edward
Grey's speech as IL TO announce 70 the
world that there was no friction what
ever between the navy and the foreign
Office.
Has Done Its Best.
The foreign secretsry's speech made Il
clear that the government n not vet
resdy to ADOPT an absolute oaocksde
assins, Germany.
"The government" be 90 IN ene1s
has done the best It. If any one
can suggest any bettet -vss, We shah be
glad to adopt H." .
Transfer to American registry Of
enemy-owned vessel. VIII be recognized.
II they are not used TFectly or indirectly
in trading with Ens enernies- Lord
Robert Cecil, parlia )kry undersecre-
tsry for foreign ars told the house
Of commons today thAthe United States
had been informed TO this effect.
His statement was snade in respons. to
an inQniry. He said that the government
had approved the transfer Of the German
vessel Purelight 10 the Standard on
Company, consent having been given as
part of an agreement with the company.
with restrictions as 10 expectation Of lu-
bricants. parafin, and wax to neutral
countries.
This decision marks a complete re-
versal of the attitude hitherto maintained
by Great Britain as 70 the transfer Of
enemy-owned ships. Il opens UP a vide
range OF possibilities as to the German
owned ships laid up in New York and
other American harbors