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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
THE UNION STATION BILL.
Engineer Commissioner and Assistant
Confer With Chairman Babcock.

Col. John Biddle, the Engineer Commits
sioner OF the District, and Capt. H. c. New
conner. his principal assistant, were at the
Capitol this morning and informally dis
cussed with Chairman Babcock Of the
House District committee the union sta tion
plans. Chairman Babcock proposes to pre-
sent the union station matter to Congress
at the earliest possible opportunity and is
anxious that law should be passed at the
coming short session.
just what site will be decided upon for
the station Is not yet known. Col. Biddle
is strongly in favor of the Massachusetts,
avenue site. but there are other interests
which favor the proposed site on street.
Col. Biddle Is anxious that some sort
of legislation should be secured, how
ever. as the railroad terminal proposition
is one which seems to demand immediate
attention.
The measure was gone over by sections
and the amendments which have been here
tofore considered by the District committee
were examined.
Chairman Babcock said this afternoon
that 1t was his purpose to bring the bill
before the District committee at It's first
meeting next week, and to secure as speed
lily as possible action upon it, SO that it can
be reported to the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
SS.315.W
NATHANIEL McKAY's ESTATE.
Petition Filed to Have Personal Prop
erty Administered Upon,

In the matter Of the estate Of the late
Nathaniel Mckay. petition was filed this
afternoon in the Probate Court by Joseph
NJ. Stoddard, the E. F. Brooks Company
and the Harris & Shafer Company, who
claim to be creditors Of the deceased.
They set forth that they are not con-
cerned in the controversy as to whether
the alleged will of Col. Mckay should be
probated here or at Guthrie, Okla. but con-
tend that they are entitled to have his per
sonal property, which was located here at
the time of his death. administered upon,
to the end that the claims of the creditors
may be paid.
1t is asked that Elizabeth R. Wieder-
shetm. Harriet A. Knelsly Mabel Grace
Mckay and Jennie Pope Mckay be cited
to show cause why some suitable person
should not be appointed administrator of
the estate.
1t is added that the deceased was indebted
to Mr.. Stoddard in the sum of So, 100; to the
e. +. Brooks Company In the sum of
$1605O. and to the Harris & Shafer Com
pany in the sum of S353.5O. 1t Is further
said that the funeral expenses amounting
to about $500. are yet unpaid.
Attorney A. A. Birney appears for rhe
petitioners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
FOR DREDGING AND STONE.
Bids for the Anacostia River Improve
ment Opened

The following bids for dredging and fur
nishing riprap stone for the Anacostia
river improvement were opened by Lieu
tenant Colonel Charles ]. Allen, corps Of
engineers, today:
For dredging:
Sanford and Brooks Company, Baltimore,
Md, for dredging In channel. 10 95-1OO cents
per cubic yard: for dredging trench,
IA 75-10O cents per cubic yard; total amount
of bid. $780, 10. n@
Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Company. New
York, for dredging In channel, 10 4-10 cents
per cubic yard; for dredging trench, Ii 4-lO
cents per cubic yard total amount Of bid,
S165, 624. Is
Coastwise Dredging Company, Whining
ton, Del, for dredging dn channel, 1874 cents
per cubic yard; for Ndredging trench, IL
cents per cubic yard; total amount OF bid,
$168, 48O.
Henry Steers, jr., New York, for dredg-
ing in channel, 1914 cents per cubic yard;
for dredging trench, 20 cents per cubic
yard; total amount OF bid, 1888, 900.
For riprap stone:
Charles c. Smith t& Son, Washington,
D. c., at s1OT1s per cubic yard; total
amount Of bid, $500.
The Brennan Construction Company,
Washington, D. c. at 81 40 per cubic yard;
total amount of bid, 81, 200.
Martin Mcnamara, Washington, D. c., at
s1.S3 per cutie yard; total amount Of bid,
$14.640. 7S7os
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Army Orders.

Captain John A Dapray. 23d Infantry,
has been relieved from recruiting duty and
ordered to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, for
observation and treatment by the surgeon
at that post.
Contract Surgeon NJ. F. Clausius at Fort
Huachuca, Arizona. has been ordered to his
home at Burlington, VT. for annulment Of
his contract
First Lieutenant Richard P. Strong as
sfstant surgeon, has been relieved from
duty in the Division Of the Philippines, and
will proceed to this city to report to the
surgeon general Of the army for duty in
his office.
Captain Robert Boyd. assistant surgeon,
United States Volunteers, has been honor
ably discharged, to take effect December 18
Major John L. Phillips, surgeon. has been
assigned to duty at Fort Columbus. New
York. to relieve Major VIM. H. Corbusier
surgeon. who is ordered to Fort D. A. Rus
sell. Wyoming. relieving Captain VIM. F.
Lewis. assistant surgeon, who Is ordered to
the Philippines for assignment to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
PoWELL-DUNLoP NUPTIALs.
Brilliant Wedding in Loudoun-
Georgetown Citizen the Bridegroom.

oT1i1anC "eoo1ng In Loudoun-
Georgetown Citizen the Bridegroom.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
LEESBURG, November ga fashionable
wedding took place at II o'clock this morn
ing at ''Oak HILL" the home of the brides
father. near North Fork. this county, when
Miss Grace Carter Powell, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William Levan Powell, became
the bride of Mr. James Freeland Dunlop,
son Of Mr.. William Laird Dunlop, a
prominent lawyer Of Georgetown, D. c.,
and grandson Of the late Judge Dunlop of
the District Of Columbia. The ceremony
was impressively performed by the pastor
of the Baptist Church. Rev. Mr.. Haislip,
In the presence Of large number of guests
at the home of the brides father. The his
toric old mansion was profusively decorated
with beautiful chrysanthemums, carnations
ferns, roses and palms. The bride entered
the room on the arm Of the groom, and was
becomingly attired in a suit Of dark blue
broadcloth while the groom wore the con-
ventional black. They were attended by
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlop, father and mother
of the bride. and also by Miss Agnes Peter.
granddaughter Of the late Commodore Ken
non. with Mr.. Arthur Peter, a prominent
lawyer Of Washington, D. G.. Breakfast
was served after the ceremony in the hall
of the old mansion. Later Mr.. and Mrs.
Dunlop left for an extended tour to north
ern cities. and will reside on their return
at "Woodburn." beautiful estate near
Leesburg; recently purchased by Mr.. Dun
lop and formerly owned by Mr.. Alexander
Rogers.
Some Of the guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Peter Of Rockville. Md; Mr.
John H. Gassaway of Maryland the Rev.
Freeland Peter of the Pro-Cathedral, Wash
ington, D. c.; DR.. and Mrs. Alfred Powell
of Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs. e. v. White Of
Leesburg, Mrs. Janet K. Harrison and
daughters Of Leesburg Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Powell of Leesburg, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bradley and daughters Of Maryland. Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dade Hempstone, Miss Lizzie Worsley, the
Misses Hoffman, Miss Mary Rogers. DR..
and Mrs. Fishburne, Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Wildman and others. The presents receiv-
ed were numerous and handsome, consist
ing Of silver, cutglass and elegant china.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
NEW YoRK-cHIcAGo RATES.
Freight Tariff Schedule Filed by the
Michigan Central.

The Michigan Central today filed with the
interstate commerce commission a new
freight tariff schedule between New York
and Chicago, making an increase Of 5 cents
in the export rate on provisions and Of 8
cents for dressed meats both domestic and
export. The new tariff will be effective
January ! next. The tariff on provisions
is thus raised from Is cents to 80 cents per
100 pounds. and on dressed meat from 40
to As cents. The domestic rate on provi-
sions remains as at present. The increase
means difference Of some hundreds Of
thousands of dollars to shippers. It is ex-
pected that all the other roads in the Cen
trail Freight Association territory, which
comprises everything east Of the MISSISSIPPI
pi river and north Of the Ohio, except
north of Illinois, will, under the agreement
which Is understood to have been reached
between the roads, file similar tariffs, and
increases in other articles are expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26

Fight Grows Warm for the District
Attoriieyship.

The intense interest that was manifested
several months ego In the matter OF filling
the vacant judgeship Is now duplicated as
regards the selection. Of successor to Mr..
Gould as United stsstes attorney. for the
District Of Columbia. Unless the President
makes the appointment in time for the new
man to step insas seon as Mr.. Gould mounts
the bench, 1t will besneeessary for the Dis
trict Supreme Court to temporarily fill the
vacancy. Section $50 of the new code OF
law provides:
"In case Of a Vacancy in the Office of
United States attorney or marshal for the
District OF Columbsa,Itiie Supreme Court OF
the District OF Columbia may appoint per-
sons to exercise the duties Of such officers
until such vacancy shall be filled
AS it is absolutely essential that the work
of the United States attorneys office should
not be brought to q standstilL even Tor
few days, 1t Is practically certainty that
the District Supreme Court will exercise It's
prerogative and name United states at
torney pro tempore. in the event the Prest-
dent fails to promptly appoint successor
to Mr.. Gould.
It Is understood that strong representa-
tons were made today at the DsPartment
OF Justice in favor Of Messrs D. W. BAKER
Friends of each Of these called and, in the
case of one OF the candidates, saw and had
an extended conference with the attorney
General. 1t Is urged In behalf OF Mr. SHl1tn
by his many friends that besides being an
eminent criminal lawyer his practice dur
ing the past eight years has included and
been mainly devoted to civil practice OF a
high order.
It DEVELOPED today that Mr.. E. H:
Thomas. assistant corporation counsel OF
the District. has not withdrawn his candi-
dacv for the United States attorneyship.
CAN statements to the effect that MT.
Thomas Is out of the race are untrue de-
clared Mr.. Alexander H. Bell of the local
bar.
such stories are being industriously cir
culated by friends of the other candidates.
Mr.. Thomas the latter part OF last May.
received written pledges from about 100
lawyers, who are still supporting him. He
also has letters from business men OF
prominence"
The friends of Mr. Hugh T. Taggart,
assistant United States attorney for the
District Of Columbia, today displayed
marked activity in urging his appointment
as head of the Office. Mr.. Taggart has
been assistant United States attorney for
great many years, and is considered emf
nently qualified for promotion. He is highly
esteemed, and undoubtedly will be warmly
Endorsed.
Another well-known lawyer who is spoken
of today for the office is Mr.. Morgan H.
Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
EVERYBODY PLEASED
MR.. GOULD RECIPIENT OF MANY
CONGRATULATIONS.
Flood Of Letters, kilograms and
Floral Pieces-Rejoicing at Takoma
and Kensington.

Mr. Ashley NJ Gould. who was yesterday
selected by the President for appointment
as associate justice OF the Supreme Court
Of the District Of Columbia to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Justice Brad
ley. was a weary man this morning.
Mr. Gould was kept busy until late last
night receiving congratulations, and when
he reached his office In the city hall this
morning he was confronted not only by a
room full OF smiling callers, but by mass
Of letters and kilograms sufficient in num-
Der to flll several large baskets. There
were also many floral pieces, the gifts OF
friends.
1t would seem that the entire community
Is thoroughly pleased with the President 8
selection, all who are personally acquainted
with Mr.. Gould agreeing that he VIII
make an ideal Judge.
AS stated yesterday. Mr.. Gould will con-
tInue to fulfill the duties Of United States
attorney for the District of Columbia-that
is to the extent that he Is able while con-
tinuins as a target for never-ending con-
gratulati ons-until his nomination is con-
firmed by the Senate. which will hardly be
done before the middle Of next week.
Mr.. Gould's Neighbors Pleased.
The selection of Mr.. Gould for associate
justice of the District Supreme Court has
met with general approval from the resi-
dents Of Takoma Park, It being of interest
not only in that section Of Takoma within
the District line, but on the Maryland side
as well. Mr.. Gould has been a resident on
the Maryland side Of Takoma Park for ten
years and has, through untiring efforts, Sc
cured much needed legislation and improve
ments for that section.
During the regime of Mr. 8. 8. Shedd as
mayor Of Takoma Park Mr.. Gould was
corporation attorney. He always took an
active interest in the Improvement and bet
terment of his suburban section. He was
for number Of years a member of the
Takoma Park Citizens Association, and
through his diligence that organization has
benefited much in the way of legislative &C.
ton in Congress and improvements in the
suburbs.
Mr.. Gould has often spoken on public oc-
casions and meetings of the citizens asso-
citation.
1.-THE selection of NJ Ashley NJ. Gould for
appontm ent as associate justice Of the Su-
preme Court of the District Of Columbia is
very gratifying to the citizens Of Kensing-
ton, Nd, where he Is well and favorably
known remarked Mayor Cornelius Eek
hardt of that town today. Personally, I
feel, as Mr.. Henry E. Davis expressed it IN
The Star yesterday. that the selection is
beyond praise"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
ST. MARY's COUNTY CENSUS.
Petition Filed in the Supreme Court in
Chtng's Case.

A petition for a, writ Of certiorari has
been filed in the United States Supreme
Court in the case Of Joseph H. Ching of
Leonardtown. Md, accused Of conspiracy
in expanding the census returns from ST.
Mary's county tnnthat state. Ching Ia under
sentence of Imprisonment and fine at the
hsnds of the circuit scourt for the district
Of Maryland. and the circuit court Of APP
peaIs recently affirmed the finding.
In hts petitionsChinga prays the Supreme
Court to reviews the case with the hope of
verdict reversed I'm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
SHEPHERD MEMORIAL.
Chairman Warner Of the Finance Com
mittee Back.

Mr.. B. H. Warner the chairman Of the
finance committee of the Shepherd memo
rial, has returned to the city, and has
promptly commenced the work of selecting
the subchairmen to look out for corpora
lions and special interests. Besides those
Which have already been named, there will
be subchairmen for the hotels, for life in
surance companies, for gas and electric
light companies, for real estate men, for
theaters. for contractors, for Pennsylvania
avenue and for other special sections of the
city. as well as for the various citizens as
sociations. 1t Is expected that these will
be ready for announcement within day or
two. They will be allowed week in which
to perform their work, and then Mr. War
ner will probably call a meeting Of the en-
tire finance committee, when reports will
be made by the different subcommittee.
and then individual effort will be urged
upon all the members.
Subscriptions Received.
The subscriptions to the Shepherd fund
SO far are as follows:
Amount previously acknowledged. $S,27O. 90
r. f...... 10OU
Eugene e. Stevens. ................ 1000
sS315 On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Baltimore Markets.

changed; receipts, $3.50 barrels exports. SO. 80
barrels Wheat arm; spot and Noyember 7st4a
70; steamer No. red, 7sAa1sh: receipts, i9O5s
bushels; exports, $4,000 bushels: southern by sam
easy, futures firm; spot. new. %; new or old No
yember. 62; year, 51Na5lN; January. 4Sssa4SM;
February, 47Aa4S; steamer mixed, 57aS7A; re-
ceipts, So 4e7 bushels; southern white and yellow
corn, new. 55a83. Oats firmer; No. white. 81;
No. mixed 34HaS5. Rye quiet and steady No.
2, 56a56h; No. western, 57as7h; receipts, 14,7o0
bushels. Hay steady, unchanged Grain freights
quiet, unchanged. Butter firm, unchanged; fancy
Imitation 21a2S; fancy creamery, 2saeSh; fancy
ladle, 20a22; fancy roll. 19a22 good roll. 1Ta1s;
store packed, 16a1S. Eggs firm unchanged; fresh
27a2s Cheese firm. unchanged; large. 13zalsk:
medium, 13al3A; small 13ha13& Sugar firm, an
changed; fine and coarse granulated, 4S1m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
w. L. Nav Disappears.

CINCINNATI, November 28.-The disap-
pearance Of w. H. MAG, formerly Of Provi-
denoe, R. l.. where henxas a general agent
OF the Aetna Lie Insurance Company and
later connected with the agency of the
same company IN Cincinnati took place
three months ago, but the fact has beer,
suppressed by hfs wife and her friends UNI
til now 1t now appears he notified his
wife that he would never come back until
he had an abundanceaof money The charge
is made that few days before he departed
he procured $4,000 by forged notes from a
Mrs. Heine, whom he had met in the course
the daughter of an estimable family here,
her father being Robert Reed, well-known
travelling salesman, who is totally blind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
CLUB WOMAN FALLS DEAD
Mrs. Doton of Chicago Dies During a
Function.

CHICAGO, November 26.-Mrs. Sylvia
Doton' well-known and wealthy club wo-
man has died from heart failure in the
rooms Of the Columbia woman's Relief
Corps IN the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Doton
who was one of the color-bearers in the
ceremonies making the annual inspection of
Ehe corps. had Just saluted the American
gag which draped the front Of the plat
FORM at one end Of the big hall, and stood
with her right arm extended toward the
oanner. Without an instant warning her
Gand fell Imply to her side. she reeied and
Cropped unconscious to the floor She died
swo hours later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
ENGINE STRIKES STREET CAR,
Conductor Killed and Number of
Other Injured.

INDIANAPOLIS, November 28-Two en-
gines crashed into street car at the cross
Ing Of the Belt railroad this morning killing
the street car conductor. Barney Sweeney,
and seriously injuring Frank Pitts, motor
man; John Hickman, a brakeman, and
Miss Bertha Young. Sweeney's head was
severed from his body.
The accident was caused by the slipping
OF the street car brake.
The Italian General Navigation Company
will establish at the beginning of the new
year service of mail steamers from Paler-
mo to New Orleans, in order to facilitate
the emigration Of Sicilians to the southern
states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
FURNACE COLLAPSES
ONE MAN KILLED AND TWO
MISSING.
Two Others Fatally and Third Sew
ere1y Hurt-Accident at
Birmingham, Ala.

BIRMINGHAM, Aha. November 26.-One
man was burned to death. two were fatally
injured and third was severely hurt,
while two strangers are reported missing.
as the result Of a sudden collapse Of the
furnace OF the Williamson Iron Company,
in Birmingham, this morning:
The dead:
Thomas J. Edwards. general manager Of
the plant.
Injured:
James F. McAunailey. storeman. fatally
burned.
Allan Nav. colored, foundryman, fatally
burned.
Charles Sampson son Of the secretary Of
the company, severely injured.
me break IN the furnace caused a mass
OF molten Iron to gush forth, and Edwards
and the injured men were unable to escape
from the fiery stream. The two strangers
VINO are missing, and whose names are I'M
known. were talking to Edwards at the
time the explosion occurred, and may be
under the debris and iron which has since
hardened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
JOB WILLIAMS HANGED.
Negro Who Killed a Man and Woman
at Bridgeton, N. J.

BRlDGEFON, N. j., November 26.-Job
Williams. colored, was hanged here today
for the murder. on August q last. of John
3. Holmes, an aged farmer, and the latter's
housekeeper, Miss Catharins Shute. The
drop fell at 1925 am
Williams shot and killed the couple when
detected robbing the Holmes farm house
de then carried the bodies to the barn and
dred that structure. Williams was arrest
ed and confessed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
WILL WORK THANKSGIVING DAY
Miners at Pottsville Will Not Take
Holiday Tomorrow.

POTTSVILLE. Pa, November 26-The
United Mine Workers have decided to keep
all the collieries at work with a full force
Of men on Thanksgiving day. The opera
tors requested the men to remain at work,
and this action Is In compliance with their
fequest.
Agents from New York and Philadelphia
ere here buying up all the product of the
Independent operators.
They are paying 81 and IS per ton for
GOAL delivered on board at the collieries
For this reason Individual operators are
refusing to sell coal for local consumption,
Cor which they only get So. 80 per ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
DEATH OF COL. MCCLURE.
Funeral to Take Place Friday Morning
From st, Johns P. E, Church.

The death of Lieutenant Colonel Charles
Mcclure, U. s. Army, retired occurred yes
terday in this city. The funeral will take
place Friday morning at 1890 o'clock from
St. Johns Episcopal Church. Colonel Nc
Clure was a member Of the Loyal Legion,
and the members of that order will attend
the funeral services in body.
Col. Mcclure served through the war Of
the rebellion, obtaining the brevet of COL
onei In the volunteer service in 1865 He
was appointed a captain in the regular
service In August. 1886. was promoted to be
major August 1880, and lieutenant colonel
February 2, 1901. He was retired February
20 Of this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
ENGLAND AND VENEZUELA,
Diplomatic Relations May Be Severed
at Any Moment,

LONDON, November 26-Diplomatic re-
lations between Great Britain and Vene-
zuela have not been severed up to the pres
ent. though the foreign office would not be
surprised if it was compelled to take de-
clsive step at any moment. Thus far Vene-
zuela showstno signs of granting the rep
aration demanded, and the question Of the
seizure OF the Venezuelan customs has been
discussed between Berlin and London, as
one of the various possible methods Of OBJ
tanning satisfaction. No decision, however,
has been reached regarding the course
which shall be finally adopted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Glass Officers Chosen.

At a recent meeting Of the members Of
the Howard University law class of 1905
officers were elected as follows: R. L.
Wearing, president; L. H. Goldman, vice
president; J. J. Mason, secretary; s. W.
Lane. assistant secretary; Roger L. Watts,
treasurer; Benjamin L. Gaskins, sergeant
alarms. and Eeph. Moore, assistant ser
geant-at-arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
MIR. BURToN's CANDIDACY.
The Ohio Representative Has Nothing
to Say Now About It.

Representative Burton of Ohio reached
the city today for the coming session of
Congress AS chairman Of the rivers and
harbors committee, Mr. Burton will not be
very busy. as there will be no river and
harbor bill this session.
Mr.. Burton's name has been mentioned as
possible candidate for Speaker of the next
House. He said this afternoon that he had
no statment to make at present upon the
subject, and would not have anything to say
before next Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
MIR. TOWNSEND WORSE.
Change In His Condition Noted This
Afternoon.

1t was stated late this afternoon at the
Townsend residence that the condition of
Mr.. Richard Townsend had undergone
change for the worse, and that the attend
ing physicians entertained but little hope
for his recovery. 1t is rumored that Mr..
Townsend no longer suffers from the ef-
fects Of a fall from his horse which oc-
CURED several weeks ago, but that his
present ailment is due to apoplexy.