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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
BETTING BARRED AT ANN ARBoR
Michigan University Will Suspend
Students for the Offense.

ANN ARBOR. Mich, December n.-Pres-
ident Angel and the faculty Of Michigan
University have taken a decided stand
against the betting by students under their
jurisdiction. Wagers aggresating about
$4,000. 1t Is said. were posted at one hotel
here on the Thanksgiving foot ball game.
and the rumor of this and Of other large
betting in similar events in which the uni
versity athletic teams have been contest
ants having come to the university authorl-
ties, the faculty has adopted resolutions fix
ing suspension the penalty for betting
on any event in which university students
shall participate in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Witnesses in Thorn Trial.

After a brief recess today, the following
witnesses were sworn In the case of
Charles Thorn. who Is on trial for the muir
der of his wife. Mrs. Eleanor Warner, who
resided at gu Missouri avenue. at the time
of the shooting: George F. Suppes. fore
man of one OF the departments of Haven
ner's bakery. where Thorn was employe ed
for a number Of years, and William w.
Rollo. also an employe of the bakery. Each
testified regarding conduct on the part Of
the defendant. which they considered
queer. and which caused them to believe
him to be of unSound mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Six-Day Bicycle Race.

NEW YORK. December 11.-There has
been no change in the positions Of the
riders In the stx-day bicycle race since
morning. There was a small fire In the
garden during the morning. which caused
some excitement. The score at 1 o'clock
was: Observation-Disclosures. 1.558 miles laps:
Leander-Floyd Krebs, 1873 miles @ laps;
Mcfarland Maya. 1925 miles 5 laps: Stin-
son-Moran. 1898 miles laps: Bedell- Bedell.
lob miles laps: Butler-Turville, 1873
miles laps; Galvin-Root, ,526 miles laps
keesan-Psterson 1895 miles laps; Bar
clay-Franz krebs, ..526 miles laps
The record for this. the elghty-ffth hour,
II ]. 1854 miles laps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Senator Dillingham's Illness.

In the Senate this afternoon Mr. Proctor,
during the discussion on the omnibus state
hood bill. announced that his colleague, Mr..
Dillingham;. had been III. but that accord
Ing to announcement made by his physic ans
he would probably not be confined to his
home more than a few days. Mr.. Dil!ng-
ham will speak upon the bill. so that his
illness. 1t Is thought. will not cause any de-
lay In presenting his views to the Senate,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
MR.. TOWER REACHES BERLIN.
American Ambassador to Germany al
His Post

BERLIN, December 11.-Ambassador
Tower, Mrs. Tower and their two little
daughters arrived here today. They were
received at the railroad station by the staff
of the United States embassy. The foreign
ministers were Immediately notified of the
ambassadors arrival. AS Emperor William
Is at Potsdam, possibly two or three days
will slapse before Mr.. Tower is presented to
his majesty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Names Big Ice Crop.

GARDINER, Me-, December 1.-THE
passing of the recent cold snap. which
closed Maine rivers. left those engaged in
the ice industry on the Kennebec well salts
fed at the prospects of an excellent harvest
The free ice Is one of the best in num-
Der of years. Everything is In readiness for
the harvest. About $4,000 tons can be
taken care OF on this river While the Ken
nebec fields are in excellent condition. those
on the Penobscot are not up to what the
dealers would like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Merchant Commits Suicide.

Special Dispateh to The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, December 11.-Mr.
Stephen j. Woods. a young merchant of this
city. committed suicide at his home on
Royal street this afternoon by shooting
himself in the head with pistol Death
was instantaneous. Coroner Purvis was
notified and he deemed an inquest unneces-
sary. Dependency was given as the cause
OF his rash act. He was about thirty wears
or age and unmarried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Gen. Miles Expected in Berlin.

BERLIN. December 11.--Gen. Miles, ac-
companied by his aids. will arrive in Berlin.
via the Siberian railroad January Is. He
was presented to Emperor William at the
maneuvers here in 1897, and will probably
be received again il the emperor Is here
when the general reaches Berlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
DELEGATES TO CONVENTION.
Districts Representatives in Civil
Service Reform League.

Messrs. John Joy Edison. 8. Walter Wood
ward, Thomas w. Smith and w. B. Cox
the local delegates to the twenty second an
nual convention Of the National Civil Serv-
ice Reform League, left Washington this
morning at II o'clock for Philadelphia, Pa.
where the meeting will be held. 1t is
thought that the convention will be largely
attended by prominent business men Of the
various cities. An invitation was extended
by the league to all prominent professional
and business men in every large city OF the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Plea for Limited Divorces.

Ella Williams has petitioned the Supreme
Court of the District OF Columbia to grant
her limited divorce from Alexander VIII
liams, desertion since May, 1890. being the
ground set forth. Attorney r. 8. Smith ap-
pears for the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
In Memory Of Judge GRAY.

There will be a meeting Of the bar of the
Supreme Court of the United States Satur-
day at II o'clock in the court room to take
action in memory OF the late Justice Gray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
shepherd Memorial.

The following II the condition of the Shop
herd memorial fund today:
Auaount previously acknowledged. %, GA 90
Charles Schneider. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1890
Eiphonzo Youngs Co.. ............... 500
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DR.. sievking Succeeds DR.. Bineer

THE HAGUE. December u-Germany
has nominated DR.. .sievking to be a mem
Der Of the international court of arbitra-
ton IN the place OF Dr.. Binger, president
of the senate Of the high court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
New York Stuck Market

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co, bankers
and brokers. 1419 F St. members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.

Postmaster ct oabsll, Va
John r. Bransoosns was today -appolnted
fourth-ciass postmastsr Il cahelL ya.
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Bill to Pay Members Taken
Up by the Senate.
DISCUSSED AT LENGTH
VARIOUS PROPOSITIONS TO
AMEND MEASURE.
Wagner Butler Contested Election
Case in the House-Tribute to
Late Mr.. Russell.

When the Senate met today Mr.. Quay
(Pa) presented resolutions adopted by the
five civilized tribes Of Indian territory pro-
testing against joint statehood with Okla
homa.
A bill was passed allowing consuls gen-
eral, consuls and commercial agents who
are not allowed to trade, actual expenses oil
office rent. not exceeding $1S00 per annum;
also a bill refunding certain tonnage taxes
on the steamers Santiago de Cuba, San.i-
ago, Cienfuegos and Olinda at the port Of
New York.
Expenses of Strike Commission
Mr.. Allison called up the bill to provide
for the payment Of the expenses and COM
pensation of the anthracite coal strike COM
mission.
The bill was discussed at length by sem
ators who opposed making an appropriation
of a lump sum and who thought the sal
aries should be fixed. While Mr.. Allison
was explaining the bill Mr.. Tillman asked
If the constitution Of Pennsylvania mao
been trampled under foot. and II So why
had not the attorney general inforced the
antitrust law.
Mr.. Allison said he could not answer tne
question, but said he believed that Congress
had the power to deal with the great QueS-
lions growing out of the combinations OF
capital commonly known as trusts.
Mr. Allison offered substitute for the
committee amendment fixing the compen-
sation Of the commissioners for expenses
which provides that the members shall re-
ceive the sum of SIS day each, the assist
ant recorders $40 day each and the otnef
employees Of the commission in the service
of the government SO a day In lieu OF trav-
cling expenses
MT. Berry (Ark) offered an amendment
providing for salary Of $1,000 per annum
for the commissioners and the payment OK
actual expenses instead of per diem.
no HI MeSSrS. ",
Hoar (Mass9. Allison Qowa). Teller (Col).
Hale (Me), Bacon (Ga.). Tillman g. Co.
Morgan (Ala-) and Cockrell (Mo).
Statehood Bill Taken Up.
At O clock 1t was displaced by the state
hood bill. Mr.. Quay saying he felt COM
PEELED to insist upon consideration OF the
admission bill at present.
The statehood bill went over until Mon
day., and the Senate agreed that when 1t
adjourn today It be until Monday.
5OTTSE 0F REPRESENT ATIVES
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-28
H. F. BASSETT DEAD.
Former Librarian Passed Away At
 His Home Early To-Day.


 II. F. Bassett, for many years li- brarian of the Silas Bronson library died this morning at his home, 120 Cooke street, at 4:15 o'clock. His health had been poor for some time past.
 The history of Waterbury speaks of MT Basssett as follows: Homer Franklin Bassett, the eldest son of Ezra and Keziah (Witt) Bassett, was born in Florida Mass, September 2, 1926. He studied at Berea, O., uni versity and Oberlin college. From 1887 to 1850 he resided in Rockport, O., and from 1850 to 1858 spent his win ters teaching in Ohio and Connecti- cut, and his summers upon his farm in Rockport. He taught in Wolcott in 1850, '51, '52 and '53, in Berea in 1856 and '57, and during the winter of 1858 and '59 in Waterville. He spent part of 1858 in Kansas, and in the spring of 1859 came to this city and opened a private school on the second floor of the building afterward occupied by the Bronson library. After eight years, during which time the school prosper ed. he was obliged to discontinue it on account of i'll health. Tn 1871, in con nection with the life insurance busi- ness, he started a real estate and insur- ance office In 1872 he was chosen librarian of the Bronson library. lie was for many years member or the town school board served on the board of education and was town treasurer l for one year.''
 MT Bassett's taste for natural his- | troy led him early in life to make a practical study of botany, so that he was familiar with most of the flower l ing plants of western New England, northern Ohio and eastern Kansas. lie was a skillful entomologist and had ac- quired a transatlantic reputation ID I this. his favorite field of study. MT Rassett was a member of the 1 Naturalist club and until his health became so impaired that he was m
 able to leave the house, he took an
 active interest in all the deliberations
 of that body. He is the author of many
 valuable papers on entomology and l kindred subjects.
 On May 4. 1S4S, MT Bassett married
 Sarah A. Tomlinson, who died Augus'
 4 of the same year. On April S. lSoo be married Iovina Alcott Of Wolcott l who died August Il, 1880, leaving two children. Antoinette and Frank. iht latter died in 1891. On July IT, 1854 he married Margaret D. Judd ,wllc
 with one daughter, Helen Margaret
 survive him. :.
 Mir Bassett continued to act as Ii brarian of the Bronson library unti last fall when lie was succeeded by Miss Helen SpelTy. As reward foi l faithful service the board elected hin librarian emeritus at a salary ol
 "s00 per annum.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-28
sRooKLYB BRIEFS

: Mrs Matthew Burke and son, Mat thew, of Bank street, left to-day for Il weeks vacation in New York.
 Miss Alice Lachance, who is stu dent at convent in Canada, is spend ing the summer vacation at her home on North Leonard street.
 The Rev Father Sullivan returned today from the retreat for the clergy of the Hartford diocese at Holy Cross college, Worcester, during the past week.
 The Constitutional Oak club held a well attended meeting last night at the Brooklyn hotel. Arrangements were made for an outing to some sea- shore resort in the near future.
 Emil Reuther of 8 Lawrence street had his thumb severely smashed with a stamp this morning about 9:30 while at work at the Holmes, Booth & Haydens concern. Dr McLarney ren- dered surgical attendance.
 "A surprise party was given last night at the home of Miss Loretta Carty of Lafayette street. It was very pleasant gathering. Piano selec- tions were rendered by Edward Du- fresne, while Edward Hartford and Mamie Riley appeared in cake walk. Songs were sung by Julia Keough and Loretta Carty, James Carty and Liz zie Keough, John Carty and Mollle Grove. There was a trio by Loretta Carty, Mamie Riley and Julia Keough. At midnight a supper was served. It was in charge of Miss Margaret Law son
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-28

A mighty fine vaudeville show is Joseph J. Flynn's Empire Speciality company, that will visit Forest park for a week, commencing next Monday afternoon. The bill is a pleasing one in many respects. It combines music, comedy, dancing and marvellous aero battle feats. The artists are we'll and favorably known in all of the larger cities, having appeared with much sue cess in the principal theaters. Among those to appear are Marion Sawtelle, q petite and dainty soubrette; her work is of a high order and she is always a great favorite with the ladies and chill dren; the famous La Rues, never be- fore seen here, are daring gymnasts, who perform with ease and grace seemingly impossible feats upon a lad der; Barr and Evans have a side-split- ting comedy act that has placed them at the top of the heap; w. T. Davis sings and dances nicely and has q bunch of Jew stories that are fine; and the musical Harts manipulate grace fully several new and novel instru- ments. During the weeks engagement the company vii give two perform ances daily, afternoon and evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-28

! The Original Boston Shoe store is
 lselling mems $3 shoes for $l.98 to-day
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-28
ALI ARE PLEASED,
The New Fire Engine Came Up to Ex-
 pectations Yesterday.

The New Fire Engine Came Up to Ex-
 pectations Yesterday.
 The test of the new fire engine given at the green yesterday was very sat isfactory. It sent large quantities of water over the highest trees on the green and then turned towards the city hall building and kept forcing water higher and higher until it al- most made the eagle on top of the flagstaff on the tower scream. The bird acted as if it would have to come down from it's high perch or take it's chances of being drowned. That en- zine is the greatest thing in it's line that has struck Waterbury so far. And the beauty of it all was that there was no scarcity of water. What won der that the crowd felt like chering for Mayor T<ilduff and the board of pub lie safety who selected the engine, and then giving three hurrahs for City En- gineer Cairns, John O'Brien and the board of public works, to whose eff forts are due, in a measure at least. the credit of our magnificent water system. Some folks say that the pub lie footed the bills Of course they did; but the public doesn't always get it's moneys worth. Tn this case the taxpayers could say that while the fire engine and the water it was tossing heavenward cost thousands of dollars stlll they had the consolation of know ing that they had received a fair equiv alent in return for the outlay. Chief Snagg,s face was study during the exhibition. It made him feel that at last he was in position to render such service as everybody knows he can give unless hindered as he has been in the past. on account of appar- atus that was not competent to cope
 with things that turned up from time to time during his long and creditabie
 career as fire marshal of Waterbury
 Assistant Engineer O'Brien was hap
 py. too, and he looked it. All the fire.
 men were in their glory.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-28
DEWEY ON THE RACK.
Left the, Senate Committee Hearing Without Being Formally Dismissed.

Left the Senate Committee Hearing Without Being Formally Dismissed.
 Washington, June 2S.--Admiral Dew ey before the senate committee on the Philippines yesterday gave it as his opinion that Aguinaldo went to Manila flor the sole purpose of gain--for loot and money" He declared later thai within forty-eight hours after his ar. rival there, Aguinaldo began robbing right and left, taking rice, stores and provisions from anybody that had them, the Americans included. These statements stirred up the democrats considerably and led to q lively pns- sage between the admiral and Senator CarmaclS.
 Replying to q question by Senator Carmack the admiral said it was true he had assisted Aguinaldo in organiz- ing his army by supplying him with arms, etc, that at that time there were no American soldiers in the Philip pines and that Aguinaldo had complete control of his own forces and that he was under no restraint. MT Carmack asked the witness why he had done so much to aid a man whom he regarded as "a common robber and plunderer.''
 The admiral did not reply immedi- ately. His face reddened and he laughed. He then said the senator had not quoted him accurately, but he admitted that he had said Aguinaldo had gone to Manila for pillage and plunder. He added, ''you know the old saying that all is fair in war" Admiral Dewey said he thought he knew Aguinaldo better than General Otis, General Bell or any of our officers did
 | Did Aguinaldo tell you that he was there for money and loot?''
 T saw by his actions that he was. He hadn't been there forty eight hours before he was taking everything in sight-provisions. munitions, etc"
 If General Otis and General Bell should say they regard Aguinaldo as personally honest ill money matters would their statement influence your opinion ill regard to him?,
 Not ill the slightest degree"
 You don't know of q single dishon- est act on the part of the man and vet you regard him as a thief"
 Just before this question was asked. aeHdloI LOuSe, dS cHdlrman or the committee. had announced that F o'clock, the hour for adjournment, had arrived The admiral took advantage of this announcement to cut short a line of inquiry that was plainly annoy ing him. He rose as the last question was being propounded and when it was concluded said: q think I shan't answer that question:"
 He then took his hat and left the room with q polite word of adieu without being formally dismissed.
 The examination of the admiral will be continued to-day
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-28
Extra Specials For To.
 Night and Monday.
FROM THE MEN'S FURNISHINGS
 SALE
SEE SOUTH WINDOW.

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 fancy patterns of striped MaulaIf Ter1iar summer weight, kid and mohair ends, value 2oc, speclai 1oa tonight and Monday ioe Mems jersey ribbed BalDrlgSah
 Shirts and Drawers, double seal,
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 some are plaited, value 75c, spe-
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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-28
YANKEE POLO TEAM.
Before Fashionable Gathering Ameri-
 cans Put Up Smart Game.

Paris, June 2S.-The American polo team turned the tables on the Paris club yesterday afternoon, winning the contest by a score of seven goals to two. large and fashionable gather ing witnessed the match, which was played on the Bagatelle grounds.
 The American team was composed of w. A. Hazard, Robert Collier, J. M. Waterbury and L. Waterbury.
 The French team consisted of Baron B. de Rothschild. the Duke of Santona, NJ. Kennedy and Maurice Raoul Duval. The American players and their pon- ies were very much better for their rest. The fact that the Americans and their mounts only reached Paris on Wednesday was responsible for ! their defeat that day.
 The Americans played an extremely smart game yesterday and were warm ly congratulated on their clever vic 1 tory.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-28
EDWARDS TROUBLED REIGNs.
Three English Rulers of That Name
 Murdered-Misf of Others.

W
 Murdered-M -Misfortunes of Others.
 The Edwards who have preceded the present ruler of England on the throne almost uniformly have been unforru- nate in their reigns. Edward the FL der, son of Alfred the Great, whom he succeeded in 901, battled with his cousin before he was the undisputed ruler of the Saxons. His reign lasted 23 years, which were marked by con- stant strife. Edward the Martyr, King of the West Saxons, took the crown in 975, and was murdered by order of his stepmother three years later The last of the Saxon Edwards was "the Confessor,' so called because of his reputed sanctity. He reigned from 1042 to 1066 and died without an issu e.
 Edward I of England was king from 1272 to 1907, period marked by civil and foreign wars. He died while on the way to Scotland to subdue an h. insuwection which had placed Bruce on the throne.
 Edward IT, who had been the first Prince of Wales. became king in 1907, Twenty years later, after warning with his barons, le was deposed by parlia-
 
 Edward III succeeded Edward IT. became involved in the Hundred Years war" with France, and lost all his continental possessions to Charles V. Thrice during his reign did the black death devastatc the kingdom. He died in 1377
 Edward ". king from 1461 to 14S3. was active in the War of the Roses before he succeeded to the throne. His reign was marked by the bloody dissension between the houses of York and Lancaster.
 Edward ". born in Westminster Abbey in 147O, was king for three months in 14S3, when, in June of that year he was murdered with his brother in the Tower by order of his uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
 Edward VII, king from 1547 to 1858, closed a troubled reign by assigning the crown to the unfortunate Lady Jane Grey to the exclusion of Mary and Elizabeth He was the last English monarch of the name until the acces- sion of the present king.