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OF HoltViile.
l. FOR SALE-60 shoats weighing from
80 to f00' pounds each. Mcbride
ranch, miles west and Il mile south
Imperial. Phone Imperial 40F11. X27S
FOR SALE-25 head of heifers; nearly
all Holstein and Durham; some
fresh; rest sprinPers. Burger Bros,
mile north Of Silsbee. X276
FOR SALE-Duroc-J ersey gifts; to far
row in April; also some brood sows
for sale. G. d. Willoughby &c Sons,
.CaleXico, Cal,
FOR SALES head yearling steers,
13 cows, 4 heavy springers. II. G..
Rinkleib, south of Writings cor
ner. X21o
FOR SALE-Twenty-two head of
mules, ranging from 1 year to com
ing 2. J. A. Balm, Phone 95F5. 29S
FOR LIFE INSURANCE on livestock
see Geo. A. Ragan, 51S Main ST., El
Centre, Cal -
FOR SALE-3O Jersey cows, with so
acres alfalfa for rent for 3 years
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a coming fresh. M. G.. HILL X. f. ID.
l, Box 4.
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less opportunity to render world
wide service by providing IT leader in
whom the world has confidence. That
man Is Theodore Roosevelt"
As the newspaper men were leaving,
some one informed Mr.. Perkins that
Yuan shi Kai. President Of China. was
dead. and Mr.. Perkins called out:
Gentlemen. this man was the Presi-
dent of China and his death shocks the
world. What do you suppose would be
the sensation II word came to Chicago
today that Theodore Roosevelt just
died?"
were no developments in his negotia-
tons with the republican leaders.
Statement to Progressives.
Later Mr.. Perkins issued a statement
to the progressive delegates reminding
them they are not in Chicago against
anybody. He said:
Let me remind you that we are not
here for the avowed purpose Of being
against anybody. We are for some
body and that somebody is Theodore
Roosevelt. | urge you to bear this in
mind in all your conversations with
whomsoever you talk while in Chicago
The process Of tearing down men and
things in this country and in the world
should stop. II is time to be for some
body, for something and to build up. We
haven't got it in for anybody or anything
We are out for a matchiess man and an
Incompatible cause. on know that no
one else has such a man and that he Is
the cause. Therefore we have no sec
ond choice.
Go to it,"
When Mr.. Perkins was asked to am
plify his statement to the delegates
with particular reference to the pro-
grsssives having no second choice, he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-06

CHICAGO. June "a Hughes COM
nittee, composed of perhaps 100 dele
gates from a score of states, both in
structed and uninstructed, was created
here late yesterday. marking their first
step toward a national organization of
the forces which want to nominate the
Justice.
The purpose of the committee is to
pledge every possible delegate to JUS
tice Hughes before the convention
meets and to stir enthusiasm for him
by the use of bands. banners, badges
and buttons. Expenses Of the commit
tee will be met by popular subscription.
and offers to contribute to the fund
came quickly when the plan was sug-
gested. Meetings will be held daily.
Every mention Of the justices name
brought prolonged applause at the
meeting and when Gov. Whitman,
Frank II. Hitchcock and Col. William
Hayward predicted that he not only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-06
SENATOR LODGE is LIKELY
TO REPORT THE PLATFORM
Expected to Be Made Chairman of
the Committee on
Resolutions.

CHICAGO, June s.-Senator Lodge Of
Massachusetts is expected to be chosen
chairman of the resolutions committee
Of the republican convention.
Il do not know that ! am to be chair
man of the resolutions committee" said
Senator Lodge. Expecting to repre-
sent Massachusetts on the committee,
however. I have been giving the plat
form considerable thought. But I have
no platform in my pocket 1t is lit
tie early to talk about the platform.
Much attention is to be given to fea :
lures of the platform which IT is be-
lieved will appeal to the progressive
element and to the former members of
the party who supported the candidacy
OF Col Roosevelt four years ago. To
this end resolutions have been pre-
pared covering most Of the distinctive
points Of the progressive platform OF
four years ago These do not include
an Endorsement of the recall. but they
do embrace the subject of woman suf-
frage. 1t is the belief of the trainers
Of these provisions that the declaration
along progressive lines should be sc
comprehensive and clear as to leave nc
ground for opposition on this score
The advocates of the suffrage provision
expect fight, but say they have an
equal chance to win.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-06
DISCUSS NOTE TO MEXICO
President and Cabinet Members Talk
Over Reply to Latest Demands
From Carranza.

The United States reply to Gen. Car
ranza's last note was up for consider
alton at the cabinet meeting today
In diplomatic circles special interest
was evident over the prospective atti-
tude of President Wilson toward Car
ranzas insistence on a definite declara-
ton by the United States of its inten-
tons toward Mexico. A few diplomatic
officials expressed the belief that tho
Mexican demand for such a statement
lin the interests of all Latin Ameri-
ca was prompted by foreign agents
in Mexico City.
They argue that the fact that Ameri-
can marines are employed in Nicara-
qua. Haiti and the Dominican Republic
and that American troops are in Next
CO. may have been used by such agents
to discount the Presidents declarations
for panAmerican amity.
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NO DISSATISFACTION FELT.
Administration Not Displeased Over
Ambassador Gerard's Course.

Official denial today was made of the
report that the administration is dis
satisfied with Ambassador Gerard's AL
legged peace utterances in Berlin and
his failure to answer the official in
quiry as to the character of punishment
inflicted on the commander of the Ger
man submarine which sank the Sussex
1t is stated that there is no reason to
hold Mr.. Gerard responsible for the
utterances attributed to him on the
subject of peace.
With respect to the punishment OF the
German submarine commander. il is
appreciated that the amba ssador is
prohibited from making inquiry in Off
cial quarters or from taking any action.
Officially. which might seem to question
the good faith of the German govern
ment in the matter. 1t is not unrea-
sonable to believe, 1t is explained, that
he has not been able to obtain reliable
outside Information on which to base a
report to the State Department. II is
delicate subject to handle, and State
Department officials admit they are not
disappointed at not receiving the re-
quested information.
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would be nominated but elected, the
delegates shouted approval
Expect New England Aid.
Several New England delegations
were said to be planning Il conference
with Mr.. Hitchcock with view to
joining the Hughes boom.
Introducing Gov. Whitman, John A.
Janetzke of Maryland, chairman of the
meeting, said that the governor, as a
Hughes leader. would tell the delegates
what to do.
ut Is not my purpose to tell you what
to do" the governor said. II wish from
my heart that all the states represent
ed in this convention had done as
Oregon in sending full delegation
here instructed for Justice Hughes.
You have shown the entire country
what should be done.
The Hughes sentiment is here to-
day. but feel that it only family rep
resents the sentiment that exists
throughout the United States. l only
wish that the New York delegation was
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NO VETO OF JUSTICE HUGHES
BY ROOSEVELT, PERKINS SAYS

CHICAGO, June Sim m ediately be-
fore he went into conference with re-
publican leaders George W. Perkins.
leader of the Roosevelt adherents. to-
day gave out q statement declaring that
Col Roosevelt had not said that he
would refuse 10 support Justice Hughes
or any other man. and assailed Hughes
supporters for making capital of his
preparedness speech" in Washington
yesterday.
'.Cc1. Roosevelt has neither said he
was for nor against any man." Mr.. Per-
kins said. When he does speak. IT will
be over his own signature"
IT am amazed" he continued. that
persons are taking advantage of JUS
tice Hughes speech before a girls col
lege to get him a nomination for Presi-
dent. 1t was not 4 statement. 1t was
just a little address,. 1t 10 a. gross in
justice to him. 1t 10 unbelievable that
he should do this for such q purpose.
Whoever tries to use this statement for
the purpose Of getting him the nomina-
ton places him in an insincere position
and does him a gross injustice"
Fears obscuring Of Issue.
II wish you would be so good as to
have your newspapers ask the people"
he said. IF we are not In danger of
letting this little puddle in which we
are splashing around obscure events
of unprecedented magnitude and men
ace.
Every day for two years We have
been drawing nearer to = world wide
cataclysm.
The United States now has . match
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FEAST BEGINS AT SHUTDOWN.
Jewish Pentecost to Be Observed by
Local Hebrews With Services.

The Jewish Pentecost or feast of the
weeks (Shebuoth) is to be ushered in by
the Hebrews of Washington this even
ing at shutdown. 1t is declared to be
pre- emnently the festival Of revela-
ton to revive once again in the heart
and mind of every Jew his spiritual
possessions and their power and in
fluence in the daily life. Two days are
observed by the orthodox, while the
reform Jew observes but one.
In the Eighth Street Temple Rabbi
Simon has arranged for a special serv-
ice at o'clock this evening, while at
the Adas Israel and other orthodox
temples of the city the services of the
evening will be at $50 o'clock.
A service will be held at the Adas
Israel Temple tomorrow morning at
o'clock. when Rev. A. Shefferman will
officiate. "Shebuoth. an Answer to a
Modern Problem" will be the topic of
Rabbi Benjamin L. Grossman at this
service.
In the Eighth Street Temple the
service of the day will begin at 10
o'clock. An hour later the confirmation
class will participate. while in the aft
ernoon Rabbi Simon and Mrs. Simon
will entertain the members At the
Washington Suburban Club.
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GEN, WOOD ACCEPTABLE"
TOT. R. AS CANDIDATE
Oyster Bay Visitors Report Colonel
Favorably Disposed Toward
Army Officer.

OYSTER BAY. y. Y. June s.-The
nomination of Gen. Leonard Wood for
the presidency would be "acceptable'' to
Col Theodore Roosevelt as a solu-
ton of the situation at Chicago. ac-
cording to two visitors who called upon
the former President today just before
he left for New York to visit his pub
fishers.
They asserted that Col. Roosevelt told
them that while he was neither for
nor against any candidate" Gen.
Wood would be the most accepta BILE
to him and that he would throw
his hat in the ring and go out and work
for him" as candidate who was
Thoroughly United States" and whose
election would mean the return Of the
true spirit of America nism
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Winning Cadets Guests of Alumni

Members OF Company and Company
e OF Eastern High School. which car
ried Off the first and second honors. re-
spectively. in the recent annual COM
petitive drill of the High School Ca
diets. are to be the guests of the execu-
tive committee of the Eastern High
Schooi Alumni Association wher that
organization goes on its annu"t ,-,oon-
light excursion tomorrow evrr,-r-- Tho
trip Is to be made on the st.
Johns. starting at z o'cloc' -. iii
give the "old grads" a CHI: -,re ..-, #
and congratulate the win" i" =
son and also will give the BE-. zee
to meet the alumni of the Sc mi
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NEWS RECEIVED AT EMBASSY.
Death of Earl Kitchener Told in
Cable From Sir Edward Grew.

With the fortitude born of the many
vicissitudes Of the present great war.
the British embassy today received
the news of the death of Lord Kitch-
ener, first through press dispatches
and later in the shape of a cablegram
directed from the foreign Office. signed
by Sir Edward Grey. the British min
lister for foreign affairs.
1t was recalled at the embassy that
Brig. Gen. Elleshar. ono Of the
members Of Lord Kitcheners staff who
persisted with him. was in the United
States only about two months ago in
connection with the procurement of
military supplies for the Russian gov
eminent.
Sir Hugh ]. O'Beirne, another mem
Der of Kitchener's staff who went down
with him. was one of the secretaries
of the British embassy in this city
during the Spanish-American war.
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as united for Justice Hughes as is Ore
CONS.
The sentiment in New York is over
whelmingly for Justice Hughes.
Thinks Hughes Public Choice.

| "ileiHiiHEly LOT JUSTICE I1usHcs
Thinks Hughes Public Choice.
delegates are not sent here to voice
the sentiment of one man. They are
people. And if the sentiment of the
people is recorded, 1 have no doubt that
the action of Oregon will be the action
of the convention.
LAS one who desires to see the party
unite on the best man, it is my opinion
that Charles E. Hughes not only will
be nominated, but also will be elected
the next President of the United
States"
Mr.. Hitchcock merely said that he
stood for Justice Hughes because ne
is a winner and is going to win"
The convention Will not go beyond
the second ballot and. possibly. not the
first Col. Hayward declared. The
nomination of Hughes is inevitable"
J. p. Hill of Maryland told of his
conversion to a Hughes supporter.
Throughout my state" he said.
there is a feeling that the party must
unite for protection. 1t stood for the
protection of the Union in 1861, it
stood for the protection of industry in
1896 and today we stand for the protec-
ton of the country.
II came here thinking that there. were
only two men in the country on whom
we could unite-Roosevelt and Hughes.
l have been here week and every one
If we go into this convention with any
other candidate we will split wide
open. | think we can win with
Hughes
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TURKS REPORT SUCCESS.
Claim to Have Driven Russians in
Caucasus Farther Back.

CONSTANTINOPLE. June s. via
London.-The reinforced Turkish army
in the Caucasus, which late last month
began an offensive campaign. has driv-
en- the Russians farther back. the wan
Office has announced. The statement fol-
lows:
"On the Caucasus front in the center
our troops drove back the enemy's left
wing some forty kilometers (about
unfavorable weather. All attempts OF
the enemy to cover his retreat
or to regain his positions col
lapsed with heavy losses under
our bayonet attacks. We captured
fifty soldiers, two machine guns and
other arms and engineering material"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-06
PRIZES FOR EFFICIENCY
IN VARIOUS BRANCHES
National Cathedral School for Boys,
Mount St. Alban, Holds Clos
ing Exercises.

with the presentation of prizes Tor
efficiency In the various branches OF
school activity. closing exercises for
the yesr were held yesterday morning
st the National Cathedral School for
Boys. al Mount 81. AIbzn.
The prizes were IS follows:
The Ss,terIee medal for highest av-
ersee 'hyoughou, ,he yesr. to John Nor
tor johnson
Tn. johnson medal for loyalty
and er7sieh"y IN me choir. to Howard
Lelsnd Young Of New York. The Edgar
Priest medal for the most consistent
progress ia the choir, 80 Conrad Full
msr Mills The Canon De Eries media
for musical ability, 10 Robert y. Bal
niger The Canon DE fri~r medal for
the theory Of music, 20 Edward Will
liam Limerick
Mathematics and English.
The Charles &. Glover medal for
mathematics. TO John Norton Johnson.
the Charles Z. Glover medal for Eng
lish. TO John Norton johnson.
The Thomas Hyde medal to best all
round boy. to Charles Crawford Carter
OF Illinois.
The Harris prize to the boy making
year. to Melvin Roster Farrsr.
The Aubrey Page science prize, to
Francis william Camp.
The heads of forms follow: Prepare
tory-First, Edwin HUMPHREYS; second
Curtis A. Edwards Lower frst-First
Granville Christman: second. Thomas
Lauehlin. Upper nrst--First, Joseph
Warwick kreuttner of Alexandria, Va !;
second. Edwin Buford Sherman of Dub
lin. Va. Second-First, Conrad Fulmer
Mills: second. Lee Edward Eynon Third
First. Gordon p. Sparkling: second.
James B. McDonouEh. jr., of Fort
Smith. Ark. Fourth-First John Norton
Johnson; second. Henry Gassaway Da-
Wis. Sd. of Elkins, w. Va Fifth
First. Francis Wilson Camp: second
Worth Bagiey Daniels of Raleigh. n. e
Sixth-First, Ben Hurst Potter of Rock
| Island, ILL.,: second. Robert Sylvester
Maxam.
Medals in Athletic Branch.
Athletic medals were awarded as fol-
lows:
For highest batting average in base
ball, to Baxter Moore Davidson, jr., of
Virginia, and for general excellence in
athletics. to Raymond Beach Wallace
of Illinois
Ono of the features of the exercises
was the presentation of a loving cup
to Coach George F. Greene by the boys
of the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-06
NEWSPAPER THIEF SENTENCED
Must Serve Sixty Days in Workhouse
for Stealing Stars.

Andrew Roy. colored. was sentenced
today to serve sixty days in the work.
house at Occoquan, by Judge Mullowny.
in the Police Court. on a charge of
stealing copies Of, The Star yesterday.
testlned he saw Roy take forty copies
OF The Star from wagon of one OF
his carriers, and that he caught him
ana turned him over to policeman.
roy admitoed taking the papers, stat
ing he did so to sell them
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Tributes Paid to Kitchener.

A<o4SD01Ss June o.
Premier Asquith was to have attend
ed the luncheon today OF the Imperial
Council of Commerce and was expected
to deliver an important speech there.
but he was absent because of the news
of the loss Of the Hampshire with Earl
Kitchener and members of his staff
Baron Desborough. who presided at
the luncheon. in announcing that
the usual toasts would be omitted, said:
Il am sure that all will agree that
in Lord Kitchener the whole empire
has lost a great man and leader and
great public servant"
Sir Charles Cheers Wakefield. lord
mayor of London, said:
We have lost a unique personality.
but Lord Kitchener is not dead in the
deepest sense. He is an inspiration to
us to continue and to steel our hearts.
and with greater courage and determi-
nation to fight the battle to the finish
in the cause of righteousness and free
DOM"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-06
LINCOLN MAN OF 1860
ATTENDING CONVENTION

CHICAGO. June 6-Among the inter-
esting characters in attendance at the
republican national convention will be
Addison G.. Proctor of ST Joseph. Mich,
who came to Chicago with the Michi-
gan delegation.
Mr.. Proctor was a member of the
wigwam convention in 1860 and voted
for Abraham Lincoln for the republican
nomination for President. He has been
invited by the republican national COM
nlittee to sit on the platform as spe-
cial guest of the convention through
out the deliberations.
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DISTRICT COMMITTEE idle
Failure to Get Quorum Prevents
Action on Any Measures
Before It.

Failure to get a quorum prevented
action on any Of the measures before
it when the District committee of the
House met today. Owing to the alb
sence OF republican members of the
committee from the city on account
of the national convention in Chicago
and the probability that many OF the
democratic members of the committee
will he in ST. Louis next week, there
seems little chance that the committee
will get together for action on any bills
until after the conventions.
Charles w. Gill. president of the
Firemen's Association of the District;
P. T. Leahy. vice president. and w.
A. Smith, secretary, visited the COM
mittee rooms today, hoping that some
action would be had on the proposed
bill providing pension system for the
iremen and police of the District. This
matter has been referred to a sub
committee consisting of Chairman Ben
johnson of the committee and Repres-
entatiyeS Burke and Cary
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OFF ON TRIP TO PACIFIC COAST.
Adolph C. Miller Will Visit His Old
Home in California

Adolph c. Miller of the federal reserve
board starts on prospective two-month
vacation this afternoon. He will leave
with his family for the west, going direct
to California. While he is away he will
visit several reserve bank cities and also
make several addresses to financial
bodies.
Mr.. Miller has a town home in Berke-
ley. Cal, and a large ranch at Boulder
Creek. Santa Cruz county. in southern
California He is much attached to life
on the ranch. and goes there whenever
public service permits
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Three Bills to Be Merged.

REPRESENTATIVE Johnson said following
the meeting today. however. that an
agreement had been made by the sub
committee that each member should
draft a bill and that then the committee
should get together and seek to frame
one measure He said he himself had
not quite finished a draft Of bill and
that Mr.. Burke was out Of the city.
1--WE will not meet until after Mr..
Burke returns" said Mr.. Johnson.
A suggestion was made by one Of the
representatives of the fremen's associa-
ton today that separate bills. one provid-
ing d pension system for the firemen and
the other for the policemen, might be
framed and reported out.
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New Plant Produces Dyestu-

BRISTOL. Tenn, June S.-The first
carload of dyestuffs was shipped from
the plant of the Federal Dyestuffs and
Chemical Company. at Kingsport, yes
terday. The shipment consisted Of a..
900 pounds of black dye. and was val
ued at $4,000. said to be the highest
price brought by carload Of southern
products. -
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Virginia Contest Is Decided.

CHICAGO. June 6.-Joseph =. Brady
was seated by the republican national
committee as delegate from the third
district of Virgini> over David A. Fer
guson. The contestant claimed the
district convention was packed and
the hall filled with friends of the party
organization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-06
Fearful of Second Ballot.

The work of the allies and favorite
sons today is all in the direction of holding
their lines against stampede on the sec
ond ballot The Sherman. Burton and
Fairbanks leaders expect their followers
to stay until released by the candidate
they are now supporting.
Conferences between the progressves
and regulars are practically continu-
Gus. as leader after leader is called in.
Shortly before noon the report was re-
newed that Roosevelt will accept the
nomination of the progressives and run
on third ticket if Hughes is nom
mated. 1t alleged that he had thus
Informed friend here over the phone
this morning. The friends" name was
not disclosed, and the regular repub-
lcans declare they will not accept the
report unless ii came as a public an
nouncement over the colonel's sigma
ture. They regarded the rumor as an
other effort to bulldoze the regulars.
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Kaiser to Act as Godfather.

BERLIN, June 4-(via London. June
6.-Emperor William has consented to
act as godf3 Their to the son born May
80 to Frau isertha Krupp Won Bohlen
und Halbacti principal owner Of the
Krupp works. Bertha Krupp was mar
ried in 1906 I'd lieut.. DR.. Gustav Krupp
Won Bohlen uht Halbach, who now is
at the head Of ,e Krupp works. EN-
peror William \ cted as godfather to
their first son, ban on August Is, 1907.