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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
RUNWAY CAR OVERTAKEN.
Thrilling Incident on the Cripple
Creek Railroad.

VICTOR Col, April ia thrilling race
down a mountain side saved a train load of
passengers by margin of four seconds.
At Eclipse, on the Florence and Cripple
Creek railroad, loaded freight car broke
loose, with Brakeman Lund on top. AS
Lund applied the brake the chain broke
and the car started again at terrific clip
Conductor Blondy, on an engine, undertook
to capture the car and prevent a collision
with a suburban train due to leave Ana
conda about the same time Wrapping a
message around a lump of coal, Blondy
hurled it through the window at Eclipse
station. The operator succeeded in holding
the passenger train as it was pulling out
of Anaconda.
The pursuit of the freight car was now
on in earnest, engine and car taking the
serpentine track at full speed, although it
seemed impossible to hold to the rails on
the sharp curves. The car was overtaken
four seconds from Anaconda. Conductor
Blondy made a coupling from the pilot, the
air brake was applied and the runaway
was brought to a stop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
NEW SHIPS FOR THE NAVY.
Secretary Long Gives His Views to the
House Committee.

Secretary Long was before the House
committee on naval affairs today and dis
cussed the building of new ships and other
items Of naval expenditure. The Secretary
favored provision for three battle ships,
two armored cruisers and several smaller
ships this year, along the lines OF his recon-
mendations of his annual report He also
explained features of the Improvement at
the United States Naval Academy and The
expenditures under the emergency fund
When asked as to the building of war;
ships in government yards, Mr.. Long re-
newed his disapproval of such action, on
the ground that the cost would be about 25
per cent greater and that it would have a
tendency to build up political organizations
at the navy yards. AS to submarine boats,
the Secretary thought ii would be well 10
defer further action until boats now under
construction had been completed and tested.
AT the close of the hearing Chairman Foss
and his colleagues Joined in expressions OF
high regard for Mr.. Long, and regret at his
early retirement from the head OF the Navy
Department. to which the Secretary made
felicitous reply on the cordial relations be-
tween himself and the members.
Final action on the item Of new ships and
on the appropriation bill as a whole went
over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
LIKELY TO BE RETAINED.
Buildings of the Port Royal Naval Es-
tablishment

The Navy Department places the total
value Of the buildings at the naval estab-
lishment at Port Royal, s. c., at s949 600, of
which a little more than half is the ap-
praised value of the dock 1t was contem-
plated to use the buildings which would be
vacated by the transfer of the naval prop
erty to the new naval station at Charleston.
s. c., for training purposes. Objections
were raised to this by some OF the bureau
chiefs, and a board was appointed to IN
vestigate. This board was not unanimous
in Its findings. and the report was for
warded to Rear Admiral Taylor. prospective
chief of the bureau of navigation. who
headed the former board which reported
upon the transfer Of the naval station from
Port Royal to Charleston.
He finds no objection to retaining some OF
the shops in commission at Port Royal un-
til the work at Charleston is farther ad-
vanced and he also approves Of utilizing
two buildings at Port Royal for the re-
ceipt of recruits until the Charleston naval
station is ready. As the board on torpedo
boat bases has recommended the estab-
lishment of a base at Port Royal. and the
bureau of equipment has a coaling station
there, the Navy Department does not deem
it well to sell it's property there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
MORE AMENDMENTS.
Suggested by Commissioners to Union
Station Bill,


The Commissioners have sent to Senator
McMlllan, chairman OF the Senate commit
tee on the District of Columbia, additional
recommendations of amendments for the
Dill TO provide for a union railway station
&C. In section s, defining the area in which
the company may have Its freight delivery
yard and terminal In lexington, it is recon-
mended that the words land also to extend
its yard tracks and switches north of v
street to Rhode Island avenue" be inserted
The provision that the B. and O. Railroad
company shall make adequate and suitable
provision for carrying street across the
railroad Is changed to make it read "over
the railroad" The end of section Is
amended to read as follows: '1t being the
true intent and meaning hereof that the
1nes OF railroad and terminals hereby au-
thorlzed except such portions of the ter
mlnal structure or viaduct as may be con-
structed and used for storage or like COM
mereiai purposes) shall be assessed and val
ued for the purpose Of taxation and taxed
on the same basis as II the same were not
constructed and maintained by means Of
such bridges, tunnels. viaducts, retaining
walls and other structures.y
In the above the Commissioners RECON-
mendatfon favors inserting the words ter
minal structure or"
1t Is questioned whether the &bove amend
ment by implication would not exempt the
union station itself from taxation 1t being
understood that the bill In its present form
would result In taxing the entire union sta
tion for whatever purpose 1t may be used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
QUEEN SLIGHTLY WEAKER.
Otherwise Hollands Ruler Seems to
Hold Her own

THE HAGUE, April ia bulletin issued
this morning from Castle Loo announces
that Queen Wilhelmina had fairly quiet
night: that the disease typhoid fever) is
following it's normal course and that no
complications have supervened, although
her majesty's strength is diminishing slight
ly in proportion to the duration of her ILL
ness
In consequence of the queens illness, the
birthday of her husband, Prince Henry of
the Netherlands, passed practically un-
noticed today.
kilograms of sympathy with her majesty
In her Illness are pouring in from all parts
of Europe.
The afternoon bulletin issued from Castle
Loo read:
During the day, there has been nothing
special to note in the course taken by the
queens illness. Her majesty sleeps at in
tervals and remains fully conscious"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
CHANGING BANKRupTY Law.
Chairman Rays MExplnnation ,
Amendments Proposed.

Chairman Ray Of the House committee on
Judiciary said today to q Star reporter, rel
ative to the amendment to the bankruptcy
law reported yesterday: 1.-THE amendments
propose four additional grounds for refus-
ing discharge to bankrupt.
1. His having obtained property on
credit on material false statements. 2. Hav-
ing made fraudulent transfer of any part
Of his property. 8. Having been granted or
denied discharge in bankruptcy within
six years. L. Having refused to obey any
lawful order of the court or to answer any
material questions approx ed by the court.
After inquiries made In many quarters
less than ten per cent of the. answers from
all sources oppose the law as y stands,
and this objection is based mainly upon
the defects In the law which the bill re-
ported from the committee remedies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
SHOT BY NEGRO HIGHwAYMEN.
Two Young Men Killed at Greensburg,
Pa

GREENSBURG. Pa, April 19-While a
number of young people were returning
from a dancing party early this morning
two masked negro highwaymen held up the
couple in the lead, and at the point of re-
volvers overpowered Charles McQuillis and
forced him to turn over his money and
watch. Meanwhile Miss Annie Hill, who
was with him, ran back and notified the
others, who hurried to the rescue. The
highwaymen Immediately opened fire, and
Alexander Mcknight and Frank McQuillis
were shot dead.
The robbers then fled to a thcket, and
have not yet been captured. A reward Of
$500 has been offered for their appreheB-
rounding country for them. 1t is believed
they were miners from the Jamison coal
works, where scores of negroes are en-
ployed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
CROWD WAS LOYAL TO LoUBEr.
Attempt to Lead Hostile Demonstra.
ton in Paris Failed

PARIS. April 19-While President Loubet
was visiting the exhibition in the Jardin des
Tuileries this morning an individual posted
At window Of hotel opposite attempted
to start demonstration against the pres-
dent. His cries of "Abas Loubet'' c'Down
with LoubetO, however. only endangered
himself, as the crowd present started a
counter demonstration and advanced threat
eningly in the direction OF the hotel The
disturber Of the peace was arrested; but,
later. he was released from custody
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
Earthquakes in Transcaucasia.

ST PETERSBURG, April 19.-Severe
earthquake shocks occurred in Transcau-
casia during the night of April II, causing
a panic among the inhabitants who es-
capped the recent visitations
Earthquake shocks were also felt In the
district Of Ferghana, Turkestan, early yes
terday morning.
MEXICO CITY, April ia severe
earthquake shock was felt here at 7:JO last
evening. Its duration was minute and
half, exceeding any experisCced in recent
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
THE PRESIDENTS DEPARTURE.
Will Leave New York on His Return
to the CITY Tonight.

President and Mrs Roosevelt left Wash
ington last night for New York. Accom-
panying them were Secretary and Mrs. Cor
telyou, DR.. John F. Uric, the Presidents s
physician, and Surgeon General Rixey Of
the navy. The Presidents daughter, Miss
Ethel also went with the President. The
party occupied the private car Riva. which
was attached to the regular train leaving
the city at 12:1O o'clock. The President will
leave New York on the return trip to
Washington tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19

ure. Senator Platt declined to say more than
that a meeting would be called at an early
date to decide upon a course Of action,
merely adding, 1--WE are not going to lose
our composure. but will consider the cues
ton carefully" The best opinion is that the
bill will remain in committee for some time
and republican senator suggested the pos
sibility of an investigation into the question
of the probable beneficiaries under the pro-
posed reduction If made
Mr.. Teller Proposes an Inquiry.
Mr.. Teller (Col) today introduced in the
Senate the following: Whereas # has been
currently reported that nearly the entire
crop of Cuban sugar has been purchased,
and is now held by what is generally
known as the sugar trust which Is the
principal consumer of raw sugar in the
United States, and that any concession
given to the raisers of cane sugar In the
Island Of Cuba or any measure intended
for their relief by admitting their sugar
at reduced rates of duty into the United
States will only benefit the sugar trust,
and that the Cubans will receive no real
benefit from such concession; and
Whereas, it is alleged that a number OF
citizens of the United States have acquired
large holdings of cane producing lands in
Cuba, and are now especially urging the
reduction of duty on sugar. under the claim
that such reduction will benefit the people
of Cuba, therefore be it.
Resolved That the committee on rela-
tions with Cuba be directed to make an in
vestigation to the truth of such charges
and to report to the Senate; and to report
in addition thereto, what is the normal
cost of making sugar in the island of Cuba;
and also, if and concession shall be made
in the way of a reduction of the duty on
sugar coming from Cuba into the United
states; what concessions should be made
by the government of Cuba, about to be
established. on articles produced in the
United States and exported into the said is
land of Cuba, in order to make a reciprocal
and equitable arrangement as to exports to
Cuba and imports therefrom to the United
StateS.''
The resolution was referred to the COM
mittee on relations with Cuba at the sug-
gestion Of Mr. Platt Comm chairman OF
that committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
PAINE WILL BE TRIED.
Killed Agnes Williams, Water Tender
on the Cincinnati.

The Navy Department has ordered the
trial by court-martial Of James Paine, the
blacksmith who killed Agnes Williams. q
water tender aboard the United States ship
Cincinnati, while the ship was at Charles
ton, s. c. Paine will be tried at Port
Royal, where the court, headed by Rear
Admiral Cooper, is now stationed. He is
charged with manslaughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
By Whom Cuba's Sugar is Held.

The Secretary of War has sent to the Sem
ate communication from General Wood
concerning Cuban sugars, and again assert
ing that the planters and Cuban sugar deal
ers hold the bulk Of Cuban sugar. The
amount is so great, he says, that they must
unload very soon. He says this large
amount when thrown on the market will
greatly reduce the price and that any ac-
ton which delays reduction of the duty on
sugar in the United States is playing di-
rectly into the hands of the sugar trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
Fire in Pittsburg Mills.

PlTTSBURG. April 19-The great Mo-
nongahela plant of the American Tin Plate
Company on the South Side was damaged
by fire at an early hour this morning to
the extent of about $4,000. The works.
consisting of twenty mills, covers five
acres between South 18th and South 18th
streets, and for a time it was feared the
entire plant would be destroyed. When the
fire broke out several hundred men were at
work, and while no lives were lost there
were several nasvUH escapes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
Admiral Schley to Visit Memphis

CHATTANOOGA, April 19.-Mayor Cham
bliss of this city received a letter this
morning from Admiral Schley announcing
a change in his arrangements for visiting
this city. Admiral Schley and his wife will
be in Memphis April %, - and 80, and will
go from there to Jackson and Meridian
Miss, remaining day at each place.
They will arrive in Chattanooga on Satur-
day evening, May g. and leave for Wash
ington Tuesday, May 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19

1ntimates That the Australian Wishes
to Avoid a Fight.

NEW YORK. April 19.-Robert Fftzsim-
mons today received the following telegram
from Jeffries in reply to his message of
Thursday last:
LOS ANGELES. Cal. April 10. 1902.
Robert Fitzsimmons. care OF the New
York Evening Journal New York:
Your telegram received. and 1 sincerely
trust you are in earnest and that you mean
business. Without wasing words, you make
q big mistake In not accepting Los Angeles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
FORMER POLICE CLERK INDICTED
Tony Diesner of Cleveland Charged
With Forgery.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. April l9.-The grand
jury today indicted Tony S. Diesner, former
assistant police clerk, for forgery on nine
counts. Diesner was arrested some time
since on the charge of raising police court
witness fee vouchers to the extent of near
ly $4,000
The grand jury also indicted Diesner and
Charles w. Dalton for second degree mur-
der in connection with the killing of bar
tender named Katz several weeks ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
TROUBLED IN CONSCIENCE.
Money Returned to the Government
Through Post Office Department.

Postmaster General Payne's mail of this
morning contained the following communi-
cation. postmarked SO fndistfnctly that the
Office cannot trace even the course of the
letter through the mails:
Hon. H. c. Payne,
"P. NJ Gen'l,
washington, d. c.
Dear Sir
Some time ago I appropriated to myself
out OF govt funds the sum of 5000. do
not feel right over it and have concluded to
refund that amount to the govt, through
you. You will kindly place same in the
conscience fund and great oblige,
Yours truly,
This recalls Postmaster General Wanna
makers experience with the conscience
fund. Some one wrote him, saying that he
addressed him because of his well-known
character as a Christian gentleman" and
inclosed as a conscience contribution the
left-hand half-sections of five $1,000 bills
The next day the mail brought the other
halves Of the bills. with a statement that
the sender had defrauded the government
out of 49, 900 in internal revenue taxes and
could not rest until the fraud had been ex-
plated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
in Grade Of Lieutenants.

There are still number Of vacancies in
the grade Of first and second lieutenants
Of the line of the army, and until all these
have been filed there cannot be a compile
ton OF the lneal lists. There remain of
vacant second lieutenants. two in the in
fantry, two in the cavalry and six In the
artillery. There are fifteen first ueutenan-
cies untitled In the artilleyE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
Embassy Purchase Approved.

ROME, April 19-The chamber OF depu- |
ties today approved. without discussion the |
purchase of building in Washington. to
be occupied by the members Of the Italian |
embassy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
New York Saloonkeeper Murdered.

NEW YORK, April 19.-Louis Troja,
wealthy Italian saloon keeper and real es-
tate owner, found murdered in his sa-
loon on East 9th street early today. The
mans head had been crushed in, appar-
emily with heavy blunt instrument. 1t is
supposed that robbery was the motive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
striks Declared OF.

SCHENECTADY. N. Y. April 19.-The
strike at the General Electric works was
declared or at 2:1E pm. todan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
81. Clay Evans Denies Rumor

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 19-Com-
missioner of Pensions Evans now in this
city, denies emphatically that the President
has rendered him the office of minister to
Spain or any other foreign mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
1ll-Health Brought a Pardon.

AAhoaitA oiouSht Faruon.
The President has pardoned' Alfred Plant.
formerly a United States soldier, who ia
now serving four years sentence in Hong
Kong for robbing a pawnshop in China.
The pardon was granted mainly because Of
the extreme W-health Of the prisoner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19

General Rafael Reyes. the Designate OF
Colombia and Colombian minister to
France. is in Washington In consultation
with the officials Of the Colombian 1egAtioni
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
0UTAFRESH
TROUBLE BETWEEN TWO RIVAL
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.
American Federation Prohibits Car
penters From Working With Those
of Any Other Body.

The troubles between the local assem-
Grafton of Labor have broken out afresh,
this time among the carpenters. An order
was issued from the federation headauar-
ters this morning prohibiting the fedora
ton men from working for any firm that
employs carpenters belonging to any other
organization. The order also stipulates
that no workman may work on a job
where other than federation men are en-
ployed. There are in this city over six hun
dred carpenters belonging to the Federation
OF Labor and several h'r I'd belonging to
other labor organizations affiliated with the
Knights of Labor. Unless the firms with
which the federation men are employed
discharge those belonging to other organi
cations the federation men are ordered to
strike The federation men. are ordered to
quit work tonight on any job at which they
are employed unless their employer ac-
cedes to these demands.
The Federation Of Labor is the only or
ganization in this city recognized by the
Central Labor Union and has a member
ship of several thousands. Mr.. Van Ness,
the business agent of the federation car
penters, when seen by a reporter this at
ternoon refused to make any statement
other than that he expected the trouble
would be over in a few days, as the Fed
GRAFTON of Labor was too strong an organ
ization for other labor unions to oppose.
In case the shops do not recognize the de-
mands Of the federation carpenters the
work of the builders will be temporarily
paralyZed, as the federation men composa
a large majority of the carpenters in this
city.
Refuses to Discuss the Matter.
An official Of the Knights of Labor organ
ization when seen this merning refused to
say anything about the matter except that
there had been no action taken by the X.
of l.. carpenters as yet. 1t is understood,
however, that the K. of L. men will con-
tinue at work until they are officially noti-
hed by their employers or by an official of
their organization as to what course of ac-
ton they shall pursue.
1t was stated at the K. of L. headquar-
ters this morning that though there are
not enough carpenters in the organization
at present to fill the demand in this city
in case the federation men should go on a
strike, they could be procured from other
cities as was done by the Federation of
Labor during the recent painters contro-
versy in Pittsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19

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The Senate Situation.

The Senate is by no means decided as to
what 1t will do with the Cuban reciprocity
bill. The measure reached the Senate q
few minutes after that body convened to-
day. and was received with exceptional in
terest. which was made evident by the
private comments of senator's
The bill has been referred today to the
committee on relations with Cuba which
fs composed of seven republicans and four
opposition senators, MT. Plat Of Connecti-
cut being chairman.
When asked today II he felt disposed to
outline his view OF the probable course Of
the committee with reference to the meas
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