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10 THE WASHINGTON HERALD, SUNDAY, MAECH 26, 1911. THIRTEEN REBEL SMUGGLERS TAKEN Captured with War Supplies by U. S. Secret Service. "WATTR WILD APPEAL TO TAFT Can Rnnnrn for Mexican Inanrrec- tlon Captured Jrar Sanderson, Tex., field for Alolntinc JSeutrallty Laws Junta Denounces Arrest aa "Hlcli Handed and IllecnI." San Antonio, Tex., March 25 Thirteen gun runners for the Mexican insurrec tion, who were captured bv United States Secret Service officers early this morning near Sanderson, Tex , w ith fifty-six rifles and 30,000 rounds of ammunition in their train, have sent through the local junta in San Antonio a wild appeal to Presi dent Taft to save the-n from being turned over to the Mexican federal sol diers to be shot The junta here ad mits that it had outfitted the expedition designed to violate the neutralitv laws, and says that under the terms of a mem orandum which it received from the De partment of Justice in Washington, and which interpreted the limitations of the neutrality law for them, it had a right to forward the expedition, and that the arrest of its members wps 'high-handed and Illegal Federals U Custody. All of the thirteen gun-runners were taken from Sanderson to Del Rio on the Rio Grande and locked up this morning under the charge of conspiring to violate the neutralitv laws of the United States. A telegram from Del Rio to-night sas that the Mexican federal authorities have made representations to the United States marshal and the Secret Service men who made the capture to the effect that the thirteen men are Mexican in surre tos who had cros"d over the bor der and had demanded that they be turned over to Mexican authorit This is evidently the reason for the ap peal to President Taft, for if the Mexi can officers should get possession of the thirteen prisoners thev would doubtless gt short shnft Record Hound Ln. To-day s round up was the biggest the Secret Service and marshals men hav e m-ide along the Texas border since the I , , , , , business of slipping guns and ammunl- nun over nit line tvus, uiiiuaui iicu The arrest nur Sanderson came just at the t me that the thirteen members of the expedition were preparing to make a dash over the border A week ago the several members of the party all resi elents of can Antonio so the junta here ids, dropped quietlv out of town, each v ith his horse and his roll of blankets on his saddle, neatlv wound around am munition or the sections of a 30-TO rifle Where the rendezvous was only the mei who made the arrests to-dav know Kit when the cime upon the expll t n it was equipped with a camp wagon. 1 t en horses, a eommissarv , and all il lppurtemnces of a thoroughlv out- u 1 d tachment of gu rrilla cavalry VhU. for Protection. How manv was the force of the Secret Serv ice men cannot lx learned from Dl Rio, for the government officers are not sijing any thing about the trick they turned s soon as the thirtee n had been takca t Del Rio and arraigned before the judqe of the Count Court four of their n imbcr -f nt a hurried telegram The V'C .UmO-l 1I1U ... "'W"" - VA llhur. and L A Lopez This was the I t- legrani "Communicate with President 'laft our .rlitrirv and illegal arrest and our alart.nng fears that we will be taken to Mexi'an tcrritorv and shot immediate! Ask for irrmedi ite- proieetion The junta immediate lv f-ansmitte 1 tHis telegram to Dr Gomez the insur-' rectionist representative at ashinton ttllmg lnm to take th matter up with ti.e President immediate! ENTERS CABINET Conlinunl from Pase- One. will be acceptable to the middle class ln Mexieo, if it dors not meet with the en tire approval of the active revolution ists He wrote an arth le on the Mexican revolution which appeared recentl in an Americin magazine This article has been circulated wldelv in Mexico and has been favorably received there. The ar-ti-le was an appeal, not onl to Ills co jntr men, but to Americans, to take a sane v lew of the situation in Mexico and to do their utmost to bring the tur moil to an end He described the condi tions as follows Among the seditious in actual rebellion can be pointed out three groups the be guiled who honestlv have thought them selves the apostles of democracy and progress, the vanquished in the struggle of life, either through their own ca pacit or through other circumstances, who aspires to figure In anew regime that can afford them fields for their activities that are not alwas wise, and those In dividuals, the dross of soclet, who are ever readv to tight for any cause by which they can profit and make use of their own evil intentions." The news of Senor de la Barra's ap pointment was favorably received in Washington, in the belief that It will tend to solve the problem which Diaz is fac ing Popular in AV nslilngton. Senor de la Barra. one of the most popular diplomats that has ever repre rcsented Mexico in the National Capital, was appointed Ambassador to Washing ton from Belgium In February. 1909. His wife, the beautiful Marie del Refugio Alaroan, was desperately ill when Senor de la Barra was called to the United States, and he was compelled to leave her In Paris with her brother. He came to Washington, presented his credentials to President Taft. and returned to Paris to find his wife on her death bed. She died shortly after his return With his two boys, Senor de la Barra went to Mexico, whero he left them in the custody of relatives, and returned to Washington, where he discharged hfs duties In such manner as to win com ment from his government. On February 30, lsio. he returned to Mexico and married his first wife's sis ter, "who was the widow of Senor Bor neque. She had three children, all girls. The wedding was a quiet one, and Senor de la Barra absented himself from Washington only about ten days, return ing here with his wife, her children, and his two sons. Mme. de la Barra was formally intro duced to the diplomatic set ln Washing ton on March IS. when the Ambassador gave a big diplomatic reception. Since then they have entertained frequently, and their embassy has received many distinguished men and women as guests. Senor de la Barra was to have left Washington in a week or so for Italy as special ambassador to Rome thank the Italian government for Its participation in the Mexican centennial held last Sep tember. He Intended taking; his wife and their children with him, and It had been plan ned to spend at least two months In Italy and Europe. It was known three months ago that the Mexican government intended erect Ins a new embassy In place of the old mansion In I street, which has been used for that purpose about twenty-five years. The Ambassador had never fitted up this house, and the numerous household articles he brought -with him from Paris have neer been unpacked. The Diaz Cabinet. Mexico City. March 23 President Diaz s.pWtrH his new cabinet yesterday, but j announced later he would not make its personnel known until Monday, owing to the fact that some of the portfolios have not been accepted by those to whom they were offered,, and there were some minor difficulties which would be disposed of to-morrow In conference. It la not likely, however, that more than one or two changes will be made In the cabinet as It stands to-night. In this cabinet, Francisco tie la Barra, now Ambassador to the United States, Is sec retary of foreign relations, replacing Enrique C. Creel: Jose Yves Limantour remains secretary of hnnce; Gonzales Csle remains secretarv of war and navy; Demetrio fa'odi. now chief justice of the supreme court, replaces Jutino Fernandez as secretary ' justice, Nor berto Dominguez. now general postmas ter, becomes secretary of communica tions and public works; Manuel Mar roqui. the engineer who is directing the construction of the Mexico City water works, becomes secretary of agriculture and developments In -place of Olegario Molina, the new secretary of public in struction is Jorgex Vera Estanel, the young lawyer who recently defended the government in the suit brought by the English-American cotton raising syndi cate of Tlahualileo The selection of a secretarv of the interior, to succeed Ra mon Carrol, has not been made. The new members of the cabinet are all l.im-intour men. which shows where the strength of the new government will lie It is believed Limantour will continue to hold the position of minister of finance There seems to be no doubt that he is practically dictating the members of the new cabinet, and this fact is hailed with joy at the capital, as It Is regarded as insuring favorable action for the termination of the insurrection in the Northern states. It Is expected a definite peace move will be made on Monday or Tuesday immediately after the new cabinet is filled up and the members take the oath of office The news is confirmed that cable orders have been sent to Gen Reyes directing him to return to Mexico immediately to taxe a piace in me new Eov eminent. It is probable the announce- "" of the fu"l! "net , s' W1" Z to-morrow or Monda It is stated quite definltely that tne bod named will be onlv a provisional ministry, to hold of fice until after the meeting of Congress. when a general recasting of the govern ment will occur and a permanent cabinet will be chosen, probabl with Senor Li mantour the virtual head of the govern ment, in one capacity or another. EXEGUTIONOF FOUR , AMERICANS DENIED Troops Not Fired On by Either Federals or Rebels The State Department yesterday re ceived from Consul Edward, at Juarez, a , dispatch explaining aw a the story of four Americans having been summarily I executed by Mexican federal troops Th ll'o. nOMrfm.nl kI -oI. .! k-" ""- " """ patches wnicn snowed tnai were wa.s no firing upon American troops b either federals or insurrectos The officials re gard the news as affecting onl tho rela tions of Mexico to herself, and with these, it is stated, this government has no con cern The administration officials, to use a lnilitar phrase, are "marking time" in expectation of the result of the cabinet dunces The armv officers on the bor- eier report oauy. ami iuuaj s reporis in dicate less activitv than on any occasion since the patrol was dispatched GIRLS LIFE SAVED BY REVENUE CUTTER Victim of Appendicitis Is and Report Made to Capt. C B Johnston, of the revenue cutter Acushnet, stationed at Woods Hole, Mass , reports the rescue by his vessel of a oung woman who was suf fering from an acute attack of appendi citis "Miss Kenned, of Vineard Haven," s as far as the captain soes in his offi cial report, by way of identifying the v.ctim He sas that on March 22 Miss Kennedy was taken with a violent acute attack of appendicitis at her home on the island, about twelve miles from the mainland Miss Kenneely's mother was in Boston, and was Informed of her daughter's condition by telephone. She immediately engaged a fast automobile, end with two surgeons eioshed for Woods Hole, arriving there at 3 o'clock ln the morning. There was no boat available for the MRS. DRUMMOND TRAILS JEWELRY THIEF HERE Rich Society Matron in Capital Seeks Woman Who Stole Her $25,000 Worth of Gems Aboard Ocean Liner a Month Ago. Supposed to have been in Washington on the trail of the woman who four weeks ago robbed her of more than $23. 000 worfh of jewelry on a trans-Atlantic liner, Mrs. Maldwln Drummond spent yesterday at the Shoreham Hotel ln com pany with her husband, leaving about 4 o'clock for New York. Neither she nor her husband would talk about the robber', but they left the Im pression that detectives were close on the trail and the suspected woman might be apprehended at any moment. Mrs. Drummond, who Is a. -wealthy so ciety woman of Chicago and New York, waa called from the Windy City several weeks ago to New York to confer -with detectives, who said they had new of NEED YOUNG BLOOD IN NEW CABINET .Future Advisers of Diaz Must Favor Beforms. LHuANTOTTR AS NEXT PREMIER Only aiember of Present Ministry Who la Likely to Retain Office. Secretary Knox Returns from Palm Beach and Will Take Up the Mexican Situation at Once. Officers of the State Department are anxiously awaiting Mtformatlon from Mexico City a3 to the personnel of the new Mexican cabinet. According to the point of view of officers of the depart ment, the membership of the cabinet is of great importance to the future of the country. If reactionary and unpopular officers are chosen by President Diaz to succeed the cabinet w hich resigned Fri day, there is no question that the revo lution will receive a great impetus from the people who are looking forward to governmental reforms If, however, joung and popular cabi net officers are selected, officers of the department here believed that the smold ering discontent among the people of Mexico who have not taken an active part In the revolutionary movement will be allayed "Wise .Selections Expected. There Is practically no doubt here that President Diaz will make wise selections In framing his new cabinet. Tho personnel of the cabinet, however. Is looked for with unusual interest. It Is expected here that no time will be lost in framing the new cabinet. The revolution ln the northern part and the general but so far inactive unrest in other sections. It is said, will probably cause the Immediate formation of the new cabinet. It is believed here that the downfall of the Mexican cabinet was due tc dissen sions between Senor Jose Yves Liman tour, minister of finance, and other mem bers of the cabinet, over a proposed pro gramme of reforms It is generally be lieved here that Senor Limantour will be about the only cabinet minister who will be invited by President Diaz to re main as a member of the new cabinet. Dispatch to Ambassador. Neither the State Department nor the Mexican Embassy has jet received an information as to the personnel of the new cabinet. Senor Francisco Leon de la Barra, the Mexican Ambassador, received this dispatch yesterday from Senor Enrique C. Creel, minister of foreign affairs "To-day the cabinet presented It3 resignation President Diaz received them and declared that he reserved the right of accepting them according to his convenience The decision has been verj well received by the public, which feels that peace will soon be firm established all over the coun try by the reforms that are going to be Instituted " The onl information received by tho State Department was a short dispatch from Henry Lane Wilson, American Am bassador to Mexico City, ln which he confirmed the press dispatches of the resignation of the Mexican cabinet and added that the revolutionary movement had extended to the town of Morales, ln the state of Nueva Leone, which had heretofore remained unaffected Secretary of State Knox returned to "Washington yesterday from Palm Beach, Fla . where he has spent several weeks He declined to receive news paper men H" had a conference at his residence last night with Huntington Wilson, Assistant Secretarj of State, on the Mexican situation and other depart mental matters which have developed in Mr Knox s absence. tmerlcuns " letoriona. London. March 25. The annual inter 'varsity sports at Oxford and Cambridge were h"Id at Queen's Club to-day. G E Putnam, a Rhodes scholar at Oxford from Kansas, was an easy winner of the hammer throw, beating the 'varsity rec ord with a mark of 153 feet 3 inches Putting the weight was won by W. O Zeigler, of Grlnnell College, Iowa and Oxford, with a put of Z3 feet 6H inches. Operated on Successfully, Treasury Department. trip to the Island and the mother pleaded with Capt Johnston to carry her and the two doctors The captain consented, and turning en a full head of steam made the run in record time. One of the sur geons had an Jmportant engagement ln Boston and the captain laid by until the operation was over, and picked up the doctor for the return trip. Miss Kennedy is doing nicely. The captain made a formal report to the Treasury Department here. In his report the word ship 1b crossed out of the "rescue blank" and "Miss Kennedy" Is substituted. The saving of Miss Kennedy, however, isn't the only feat the captain accom plished on this trip. As he was on his way back to the mainland with the Bos ton doctor, he sighted the seagoing tug Richmond in distress and proceeded to rescue her, but without any surgical as sistance. a woman suspected of the theft at Hot Springs, Va. Whether definite news was obtained yesterday while here was not given out. The Jewels were insured by Lloyds, and every effort Is being made to find them. The Washington police, ln con nection with central offices In every city in the United States' Mexico, and Canada, are on the lookout, as Jt is supposed the thief is In hiding; in one of these countries. ( The suspected woman, after the landing of the vessel on which. Mr. and Mrs. Drummond came from London to New York when their valuables were stolen, is supposed to have journeyed South, hence the suspicion that she might be found at Hot Springs, a clew being found la thaf.town.-lt ia said. INFORMER'S WORDS GO DEEP. Camorriata Find AbatemaKKto'a Storr Hard to Discredit. Viterbo, March 23. Though the trial of the CamorrJsta was adjourned yesterday afternoon to next Tuesday, lawyers for the defense were busy all day to-day consulting with the prisoners on how to combat Abatemaggio's testimony. The scene In the Jail at times this after noon was as tumultuous as the most exciting scenes ln the courtroom. The Camorrlsts are enraged at Abate maggio's confession, and their lawyers are apprehensive. How to discredit the story, told by Abatemaggio seems to puzzle the latter. The Informer told a straightforward, bold story, and ap parently left few loopholes for success ful cross-examination. There Is little hope now that he will change his attitude and aid his former comrades in crime. Before his cross examination he has yet to tell the de tails of the murder of Gennaro Cuocculo and his wife. EXPLAINS WORKING OF POSTAL SERYICE Joseph StewartGives Address Before Missourians. Second Assistant Postmaster General Joseph Stewart gave an interesting ad dress last night before the Missouri So ciety at Pythian Temple on the history and development of the Post-office De partment and Its present-day efficiency, which was tested a short time ago, when the department made arrangements to take care of the malls for the troops mobilized ln Texas on short notice, the order being received by telegraph and Immediately complied with. The speaker said that the department not only employs 40.000 carriers, but brings into service almost ever' railroad and steamship line In the world. He said the largest mall train In the world leaves New York every evening for the West with seventy tons of mall matter and fifty tons additional Is collected en route, and the train is composed of from seven to eleven cars The address was followed by a pro gramme which Included soprano solo bv Mrs. Arthur Dunn: violin duet by Miss Jessie Bloomer and Miss Lela Speer. piano accompaniment by Mrs Grace Du fore Brown; tenor solo by Lane D Web ber, recitation by Mark . Watson, ana violin solo by Miss Martha Baldwin, piano accompaniment by Clifford Lewis The committee In charge of the pro gramme was composed of Mrs W. C. t?eane. chairman, C. H Harwood, Miss Fearl Roblson, and Miss Josephine Tom lin H J Phelps, president of the so ciety, presided ADMIRAL SIGSBEE PRAISED FOR WORK Maine Monument Society Gives Up Project. The Maine Monument Association was represented by delegates from various patriotic associations and 209 proxies, at the meeting for final settlement of affairs at Eagles' Hall List night Admiral Charles D SlKsbee, president of the association, made his report, which showed that in all about $1,300 had been collected The report was unanimously adopted, and Admiral Sigs !ec was complimented for his faithful work Admiral Sigsbco was authorized to transfer the books. mones. name, and title of the association to any patriotic society which shows its ability to carry on the work as originall planned The admiral will take no action until after the meeting of tho United Spanish War Veterans ln August The Spanish War Veterans are deeply interested In a monument to the Maine. Admiral Sigsbee said last night that he would like to see this organization pusli tlie project to completion. THIRD LECTDRE ON PARK PLANS Citizens of Chevy Chase In terested in Mo Yemen t. In speaking of the Interest taken by the government in cultivating and dis tributing plants to farmers, David Fair child, president of the People's Gardens Associations, said last night, in address ing the Chevy Chase Citizens' Associa tion: "Because a farmer owns a hundred acres of land to the home owner's hun dred feet is no reason why he should have a larger grasp upon the purse of the nation. The citizen living ln the city or suburbs should be encouraged In the propagation of plants and flowers, which will beautify not only the home, but the surrounding neighborhood." The lecture was the third of a course given by Glenn Brown, secretary of the American Institute of Architects, and Mr. Fairchild. Mr. Brown spoke upon the "City beautiful," outlining the plans made under the McMillan or park com mission plan, which has as one of Its features a chain of parks encircling the City of Washington. Mr. Fairchild urged the citizens to in terest themselves ln the care of gardens. -or even back yards. One point, to which great attention was paid, was tne niamg of the ground line, or the place where the base of the house meets the earth. The next of the series of lectures will be given in Llnthlcum Hall, Georgetown, under the auspices of the Georgetown Citizens' Association. One of the resuts already being brdught about by the Interest shown in tho Brown-Fairchlld Illustrated lectures on the development of Washington and the decorations of the lawns anil yards is the decoration of the lawns surrounding the triangular park In Park road west of Seventeenth street, so as to conform to Its proposed improvement by tna gov ernment, It was first" nronosed to hold the Mount Pleasant lectures ln the dining rooms of the Kenesaw apartment house, but the- enthusiasm is so gTeat it was I early found this room would not noia the people, and the place of meeting was changed to the Immanuel Baptist Church, Sixteenth street and Columbia road. For this meeting to be held at 8 o'clock Friday evening, next, thousands of illus trated Invitations are being distributed. The membership and entertainment committee, of which Dr. Wilbur L. Wright is chairman, and the committee on parks and parking, of which Fred G. Coldren is chairman, have been noti fied to be at the church promptly at 7:45 o'clocaVto act as usbera. YOUTH IS DROWNED NAS CANOE UPSETS Continued from Fage One. and being an expert canoeist started out to the middle of the river. The part of the stream where the lad took the canoe' is known as dangerous and he was warned not to go out too far. The lad continued to paddle to the middle of the stream. About one-third of the way across the river he was caught ln the current and was upset be fore ho could right his light craft. He managed to grasp the gunwale of the canoe and hold on safely. McRac, seeing the perilous situation of his companion, launched a second canoe and went to his assistance. He reached Keats Just as the latter was losing his hold from exhaustion, and managed to bring him to shore. Keats, when his canoe was overturned, lost his hat, and It was seen floating down the stream by the four boys standing on the shore. "I'll get your hat." shouted Mc Rae, and at once jumped Into a canoe and pushed from the shore. For a time he made good headway against the current, and managed to reach the hat. He leaned forward to grasp It, and before his companions real ized what had happened the canoe was overturned and he was struggling fran tically to keep above water. The canoe was floating upside down in the middle of the stream. Current Afralnat Him. In a moment Keats rushed to the shore, and pushing his canoe Into tho water, paddled frantically In an ef fort to reach McRae. The current was strong and against him, however, and after a short time Jones and Argo, who were standing on the shore, saw that he could not reach the bog struggling for life ln the water. ' Argo had already taken off his clothes for a plunge In the cold water, and he was the first to Jump overboard and swim toward McRac, who was seen to falter with each stroke. He was followed a few seconds later by Jones, who dove In the water with all hU clothes on. While the two boys stroked with every nerve and muscle tense to reach their comrade. Keats, In the canoe, was still battling with the cur rent. Both -swimmers reached McRae and grasped him around the body. A start was made for shore, and after several minutes of hard struggle, the trio came within fifty feet of their goal. At this time Argo became numb from cold and was compelled to rellngulsh his task. He dropped away from his two companions It was seen at a glance that McRae was chilled through and had no control of his muscles Argo made one last valiant effort to aid his friends and stroked for shore. How he managed to reach land he is unable to tell, but he said last night that when he recovered consciousness he was grasping a jagged rock on the bank. He managed to pull himself up, and then turned to look for his companions. Iloth Went Doitn. Jones and McRae were locked in each others arms about forty feet from shore. The former had his companion by the hair with one hand and was supporting him under the back with the other. He was treading water and making a des perate effort to combat the swift cur rent and gain land While he watched them, Argo says, both went down, but reappeared ln a few seconds Again the struggle for land was resumed by Jones. Just how long It was before they went down the second time the lad on the shore was unable to state, but as he stood and watched the fight for life he saw both go under again. They came to the surface again, and Jones once more stroked for shore. The weight of the unconscious boy proved too much in the end. however, and both went down for the third time. Only one came up Jones and half dead from exhaustion he beat his arms fran tically on the water in an endeavor to keep afloat. When his head had passed beneath the surface Keats, who all the time had been paddling against the cur rent, trin to reach the two boS, got to the spot and grasped the sinking lad by the hair After getting Jones safely in the boat he mineuvered his craft around the place where McRae had gone down, in the hope his body would reappear. This proved futile, however, and he finally went to shore. In the meantime, Argo, who stood on the shore and witnessed the terrible tragedy, ran heedlessly up the beach calling for help About 400 yards west of the scene he found stveral men camping who joined him when they were told of the drowning and assisted In try ing to locate the bod. .Notifj Iloy's Uncle. When the realization of the death of their companion dawned upon the three remaining bojs, they immediately pro cured a rowboat, and Argo being the only one of the party who had dry clothes, was piloted across the river to the near est telephone. He notified Maj. McRae and then hurried for a car at Little Falls road, which would take him to Washing ADMIRAL STOCKTON SEES NEW ERA FOR G. W. U. Speaking Before Diners at Fraternity Banquet, He Pictures Bright Future for Institution, but Admits Handicap by Poverty. Better times, more money, greater pres tige, a larger student body, and improved conditions generally were predicted for George Washington University by Rear .j1.1 rhrtrl. H. Stockton, president of h institution, at the eleventh annual banquet of the Lambda Chapter of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at tne snore ham Hotel last night. "I believe," said Admiral Stockton, iha in a short time the university will take Its place among the great unlver .hhm of the country. It Is at present greatly handicapped by poverty, and that has been Its main trouble all of Its days, but It 'is progressing rapidly, its indebt edness Is being gradually paid off, and It soon will be upon a sound financial foot ing. ' Standard Being Ralaed. Tt, standard of the school Is con stantly being ' raised, and the faculty is getting better. One of the most remarK nhk nnd most interesting facts concern ing the university is that 70 per cent of Its student body is made up of individuals who are earning their own tuition. They engage in useful occupations during the day, and when their work Is done Instead ot spending their leisure time in idleness employ It by pursuing studies which will ultimately prove to be of the utmost value to them. This is true of but few other institutions, v Tne greatest need for mosey-J oi ton. The other two boys, wet and ex hausted, and frantic at the loss of their companion, were taken to the camp above, where they were warmed by a fire and given dry clothing. Last night was the fifteenth anniver sary of the granting of a charter by the national organization to the local Theta Delta Chi Fraternity of George Washing ton University, and a large smoker was being given to commemorate the event. More than 60 members and 100 invited guests were enjoying the entertainment when Argo, half crazed, covered with mud, and choked with tears, burst Into the scene of festivities and shouted in a frenzied voice that his companion had been drowned. In a moment what had been bofore a gay scene was turned to a sad assembly of startled men. Argo fell headlong to the. floor and was picked up by his fra ternity mates. For half an hour they worked to revive the lad that a full ac count of the tragedy might be learned. When he finally came to consciousness, he was in such a nervous state that it was thought advisable to place him on a couch. -Eventually he was able to tell the story of the drowning, and action was at once taken by Grand Master Albert to dis pense with the fcstlvtles and send parties of the dead bc's fraternity mates to the scene. Parties Go to Scene. Tho first party left the fraternity house at 0 o'clock and was in charge of Stuart J. Gass, Maj. McRae, the drowned lad's uncle, and the following iratcrnity mates composed the party: Allison Miller, who owned and ran the automobile; M. S. Farmer, and Kenneth Maxcy. A short time later a second party was sent to the scene and was composed of P.irker Warner, who owned and ran the automobile Freeland Li - man, John A. Sterrett, and Frank Bond. These parties camped on tho shore near the spot where their fraternity mate went down until the body was found. The place ln the river where the bo lost his life Is well known as a dangerous locallt. One hundred feet below where the canoe upset a deep dam impedes the flow, but once over this the water again rush ln a seething torrent. McRae Joined the Theta Delta Chi fra ternity when he attended William and Mary College at Williamsburg, Va., from which institution he was graduated 'n 1309. He came to this city last Septem ber, and had occupied a room ln the fra ternity house since. He was popular with his "frat" mates, and was famil iarly known as "Professor." Shortly af ter his arrival In Washington he was appointed superintendent of a school in Alexandria County, Va. which position he held until his death. He was ap pointed by W. T Hodges, of Arlington, Va, a member of his fraternity and the general superintendent of the schools in that district. REV. H.D. STERRETT GOES TO COLUMBUS Pastor Graduated in This City in 1893. Rev. Hatch Dent Sterrett, son of Rev. Dr. J. MacBride Sterrett, of this city, who has been called to the rectorship of St. Paul's Church In Columbus. Ohio, re ceived his early education in Washing ton, and Is well know here, as well as In New Hav en. Conn , where he has been living for seven years He will succeed Rev. Dr. McGann, who will become rector of Trinity Church in Chicago Rev Mr. Sterrett has been congratu lated by many of his friends of this city, as St Paul's Church is one of the five largest parishes in Ohio. Mr. Ster rett was born in Pennsylvania, ln 1SS0. and was graduated from the Columbian University of this city in 1S9S He is a member of the Theta Delta Phi fra ternity. In 1SSO he received his A. B. at Harvard University, and In the next year was awarded the degree of A. M. Three years later Mr. Sterrett re ceived his B D degree from Cambridge Episcopal Theological School. After this he became curate for three years with Rev. Dr. Ralnford. at St, George s Church. New York. Since then he has been curate at Trinity Church in NewlandrJa Athletic Club, one of the strongest Haven. While In the last-named city- Rev. Mr. Sterrett was called to be rec tor of the Episcopal Church at Chevy Chase, Md , but finally withdrew his acceptance. Mr. Sterrett also belonged to the Graduate Club and the Country Club, of New Haven, and the Harvard Club, of New York. Maeterlinck Still iniokri, From in tachanjr. Maurice Maeterlinck has had to give up the use of tobacco, which he used In prodigious quantities when writing. But he has managed to retain his beloved pipe, the bowl of which he fills with a denlcotlned preparation, tasteless, but harmless. And now, as of yore, his pipe is a-llght when his pen is at work, and clouds of smoke envelope him, shutting cut the world and shutting him in with Ms fancies and Imaginations. felt by the teachers' college, the en gineers' college, and the college of arts and sciences. But w e are not ashamed oH our poverty, ror It Is honest poverty, and we hope for the best," Joseph D. Sullivan responded to the toast, "Citizenship." He said the men who are destined to Bucceed the cor rupt politicians who wield such a great Influence In the politics of the day ,are tho college men of the country. William A. Woodruff served as toast master and introduced the speakers. Ernest W. Wilkinson, a Washington at torney, responded to the toast, "Wives and sweethearts." He told a number of humorous stories. 'Donald H. McLean spoko on the Initiative, referendum, and the recall. Capt. R, E. Ragan, Dr. A. F. A. King, a member of the George Washington faculty; Walter W. Burns, and Emery L. Stewart were, the other speakers. All of the speakers were mem bers of the university alumni. Preaent at Banqnet. Following are the names of those In attendance: C. B. Alensder. P. B. Boesch. O. W. Boujhton, O. V. K. BuUoajh. W. W. Buna. O. A. Brrne, W. C. Cirpenter. A. L, Clothier. M. Ctiirtord. M. A. Dalr. 11. W. DktU. W. J. Dirts. Clpt V. T. Drii, a B. De Jartln. H. V. H. Hlia, J. B. Ftfcr. H. B. Goccrc Cpt. M. E. HiKins. Dr. A. KemUe. Dr. A. V. A, KIbj. F. E. Knnkcl. C B. Lamawn, E. L. Lulcr, C L V. Laralere, U. A. Undcnun. U II. .McLean, Dr. a J. Mas, 3. K. Murray. C. U Mxoo. A. C. Otto. W. T. Pcie. CapC B. K. Ragan. J. W. gchecea, E. L. Stewart. J. GqlliTan, Dr. M. X. Salllitn. A. R- Thomson. & R. Udy. . F. WesdtroUi, V. A. Woodruff,, acd B. K.Zaeaixiia FIELD AND TRACK MEET DETAILS ODT AT. A. C. Will Hold Games on May 20. DISTEICT STAES TO ENTER Interscholaatie and Intercollegiate Eventi to Be Feature at Annnal Field Day at Maryland Institution. Entry Blanks Can Be Obtained at AH Local Sporting Goods Stores. Maryland Agricultural College will hold its first joint Snterscholastlc and inter collegiate field and track meet at College Park May CO. This meet will be held un der the intercollegiate association rules, as adopted for preparatory and high schools, medals being given to first, sec ond, and third men m each ecnt, and in addition a banner to the school, showing the greatest number of points The re lay lacs 'v'll be the ftaturi- of the meet. Wil! It is expottec that the county schools of Maryland will enter the regu lar meet", a special lot of races will be open to county schcols alon; in order to ' encourage athletics throughout the State. This embraces all public schools of Mary land, excjpt those of Baltimore City. In addition to the Interscholastic games an intercollegiate meet, open to St. John's, Western Maryland, and Washington Col leges .will be held. Many of the Wash ington high school athletes have signified their intentions of entering these outdoor games. Central High School will enter its crack relay four, also Individual stars ln tho different events Coach Byrd. of tho Western High School, will enter his crack relay team In a dual race with some other bcholastlc quartet. Invitations have been issued to all ot the colleges, preparatory schools, and high schools in this section, and a largo list of entries Is anticipated. If this meet is suutessful, it will prob ably be made an annual affair of tho Maryland Aggies' athletic schedule. Entry blanks can be obtained from any of the local sporting goods stores, and It is requested by the management of tho meet that all blanks be in not latei than May 10 Send entries to Prof C S Rich ardson, chairman. Held day committee, Maryland Agricultural College. College Park. Md The list of events are as fol lows 100 yards, 120 ards, 440 yards. ) yards, 1 mile, 220-yard low hurdles, run ning broad jump, running high jump, polf vault, shot put, hammer throw, relay I mile. Time of games: Intercollegiate meet, 10-00 o'clock a m ; Interscholastic meet 1 10 o'clock p m. The committeo of arrangement Is as follows Prof " S Richardson (chairman). Prof. F. B Bom lerger. Prof H. T. Harrison, Mr R H Dixon. '06; Mr. S H. Harding. 3. Mr E N. Cory'. '09. Directions for reaching the Agricultural College. By Baltirrore and Ohio Railroad from all points By electric cars from ISth and G streets northwest. The Hike to Baltimore. hditrr The VA jushin jton Herald. Inasmuch as it is announced that tho attempt will be madr o break the walk ing record between Baltimore and Wash ington, I beg to be permitted to state that the record is now held by Louis Molnar. who, on March 27, 1909, walke-1 from Camden Station to Union Station, approximately C6 1-10 miles, by. way ot Columbia avenue and the pike, all stop3 counted against the walker, in seven hours and forty -nine minutes, starting at 8 30 a. m. and arriving at 4 09 p. m against a south headwind of an average of fourteen miles an hour. Molnar i3 six feet two Inches and weighed 190 pounds The first hour he made six and one-half miles See The Washington Herald of March 25, 1509. V. C. IIIBC3. Alexandria Athletes In Line. Alexandria. Va , March 23. The Ale- baseball organizations in this city, has organised for the coming season ani would like to arrange games with any team in and around Washington, includ ing the St. Stephen's, Bloomingdale", Royal Athletic Club. Navy Yard. Cherry dale, Pension Bureau. Falls Church, and others. The team will line up about tr-e same as last year. Sullivan, catcher: Dohcrty. Burrell. and Litz. pitchers; Dohorty. rlrst base; Strivner. second base: Lynch, shortstop; Tyler, third base: Williams, left field: Ale, center field; Carr or Bell, right field. For games ad ares Harry F. Murphy, 4.5 North Al fred street, Alexandria, Va. Expenses guaranteed. Don't Wear A Truss After Thirty Tears' Experience I Have Produced, an Appliance for Men, Women, or Children that Cures Rupture. I Send It on Trial. It yoa hire tried most crrrsthm; cbe, come to me. Where others fall U where I hate my ereat "ic cejo. Send attached coupon to-day and I mil send The above la C. E. Brnokj, of Mar. ahull, Mich., who haa been carina; Rupture for Over 30 Yeara. If Raptured vrrlte him to-day. too free my illratrated book on Rupture and Its cure, themisg my Appliance and dim; you prices and names or many people no nave tried it and were cored. 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