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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
WABASH FIGHT BEGINS.
Brotherhoods Begin Effort to Dissolve
the Temporary Injunction.

the Temporary Injunction.
ST. LOUIS, March 17.-Arguments were
begun this morning in the United States
district court before Judge Elmer B. Adams
upon the motion Of the defendants, to dis
solve the temporary injunction issued two
weeks ago by Judge Adams. restraining the
officials of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Railway
Firemen from ordering strike of MEM
bers of those organizations employed on the
Wabash railroad. All the prominent Off
Gals of both labor organizations were pres
ent at the opening of court, and both sides
to the controversy were represented by
a strong array of legal counsel.
The proceedings opened by the reading
by E. j. Pinney of Cleveland, attorney for
the brotherhoods, of number of affidavfts
filed by officials of the labor organizations
in rebuttal of affidavits filed last Satur-
day by the attorneys of the Wabash sys-
tenn.
These affidavits were made by P. H.
Morrissey, grand master of the trainmen,
J. J. Hanahan, grand master OF the ire
men, and nine others, all being either om-
GERS of or affiliated with the two labor or
no persuasion argument had been used
to induce the men to strike, but that. on
the contrary, every man had expressed his
desire by a vote, which he cast independ-
emily and without dictation from any
source. 1t was also declared that no force
or coercion was contemplated In bringing
about a strike of the Wabash employees.
Several of the affidavits were of great
length, and their reading consumed much
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
MORE BOXER ATROCITIES.
Three Missionaries Murdered - Two
Distinct Phases of the Revolt.

SAN FRANCISCO, March NV. B.
Bentley, missionary, who has been num-
Der of years in Shanghai. has arrived here.
Speaking of the situation in China he said:
THE latest atrocity committed by the
Boxers was the murder of three mission
aries in the province Of Chill.
1.-The Boxer movement in China has two
distinct phases.
"In southern China the movement Is
against the dynasty, while in the northern
part the cry is Down with the foreigners
The entire movement is not actuated by
the Boxers, but by a class known as the
reform party. The Cantonese in southern
China have always been hostile to the pres
ent dynasty. This Is because the Canton
csc go abroad and imbibe foreign ideas.
Their movements are anti-dynastic. In the
northern parts there is an anti-foreign feel
ing. mingled with the hatred Of the dy-
nasty.
Throughout China there is lack of CO.
operation among the reformers, and prob
ably for some time to come the outbreaks
will be Of small proportions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
SHEPHERD MEMORIAL,
Letter From Secretary Rodrick Of the
School Trustees.

Mr.. Barry Buckley, chairman of the COM
mi.tee on schools of the Shepherd memorial,
has received the following letter from Sec
rotary Rodrick of the board Of school
trustees:
1.-The board Of education in considering
your communication of the Sd instant
thought that it might prove a profitable ex-
ercise for the pupils Of the higher grades to
write essays on the life and work of Gov
ernor Shepherd, as 1t would involve consid-
cradle study of the capital city and its de-
velopment, and would, apart from its edu-
cational value, undoubtedly awaken an in
terest in the project that is under way to
erect a suitable memorial to this distin-
guished man. It was also thought that
perhaps the end might be better accom-
plished by making the exercise rather a
study Of the man and his work than a COM
petition for prize of any kind. In lieu Of
the offering Of prizes perhaps public interest
might be stimulated quite as much by the
publication Of several Of the best efforts Of
the children in the local press"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Chief Justice Bin9ham's Retirement
Gossip Regarding Successor.

There were no Developments today at the
city hall in connection with the expected
retirement from the bench Of Chief Justice
Bingham Of the Slpreme Court Of the Dis
trict of Columbia the, understanding is
that Chief Justice Bingham will give up his
active duties In the very near future. pos
sibly at the end Of this week.
Regarding the retirement of the chief
justice, there fravg Been many rumors in
circulation as to .hiy successor. In these.
Justice Clabaugh' s. name has figured prom
inently, but 1t is Hensrally known that TINS
has been withoue slslu knowledge or APP
prevail. His friehds say that, with other
members Of the bench. he believes that such
honor should come. pnsought, and If he IS
selected to succeed the chief Justice 1t Will
be without any solicitation on his part or
even indirectly by his friends.
AS it is contrary to local precedent tnat
an associate justice should be chosen Tor
the chief justfceship there Is much talk
among members of the bar about the likeli-
hood of Senator Pritchard being appointed.
particularly as it is assumed that Mr.. J.
Darlington would not consent to serve on
the bench. $3.50
It is said, however, that Senator Pritehard
recently expressed himself to the effect
that he would not accept any office that
would result In his Withdrawal from poll
tics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
INVITATION TO VISIT HAWAII.
Urgent Request That the President
Visit the Islands.

(By Pacific Gable to the Associated Press.)
HONOLULU. March 1.-THE people of
the Hawaiian Islands are very much in
terested in the western trip of President
Roosevelt and for some time past leading
citizens have been discussing the matter
with view to asking the President TO ex-
tend his trip beyond San Francisco and
come here.
An urgent invitation has been forwarded
to the President inviting him to visit the
Hawaiian Islands, and it Is planned that
in the event of his acceptance Of the invi-
tation to arrange system Of wireless tel
egraphy. so that the steamer on which the
presidential party travels will be in con-
slant communication with the main land
and with the Hawaiian Islands.
In this way the President can be inform
ed daily Of the trend of national affairs
and can direct the machinery of the gov.
eminent on the vessel on which he travels.
In the event of matters requiring the PresI-
dents immediate return to Washington 1t
would be an easy matter for the details of
the return trip to be arranged by wireless
telegraphy and no time would be lost by
delays either here or in San Francisco in
the arranging for the route and other de.
tails Incidental to a trip Of the President
of the United States from either Honolulu
or San Francisco on his return across the
continent. The hope Is enthusiastically ex-
pressed that the President will so arrange
his plans as to permit his visiting the Ha-
wdiian Islands.
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Practically No Difference.
TO COMMAND THE CHICAGO.
Capt. C.. C. Cornwell Will Relieve Capt.
DAYTON.

Capt. James H. Dayton, who has been in
command of the cruiser Chicago. flagship
of the European squadron, since May. 1901,
will shortly be relieved of that duty by
Capt. Charles c. Cornwell. who has been
stationed at the Naval Home, Philadelphia,
since March, 1901.
On the retirement of Rear Admiral
Crowninsheld, commanding the European
squadron, on the Goth instant, Capt. Day
ton. as the senior officer present, will as
sumo command of the station pending the
arrival of Rear Admiral Charles S. Cotton
about the middle of April. 1t is expected
that Capt Cornwell will assume command
of the Chicago about the same time.
Commander Nathan e. Niles, recently In
command of the gunboat Nashville, will
succeed Capt. Cornwell at the Naval Home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, March 17.-Flour dull unchanged;
receipts, r. 500 barrels exports, 36,672 barrels.
Wheat dull; spot and March, 7SAa7sh; April, 1875
a7SH; May, TO-; steamer No. 2 red, 74a74H; re-
ceipts. 1877 bushels; southern by sample, 70a79;
April 49lsa4gA; May, 4sasa49; steamer mixed. 4eA
a46%; receipts, 153, 235 bushels; exports, % ia
bushels; southern white and yellow corn 45a49k.
Oats frmer; No. white, 42ha43; No. mixed, Ala
411s; receipts, 6,610 bushels. Rye firm; No. 2
port, ST. domestic, 90; No. 2 western, export, SO;
domestic. 81; receipts, 071 bushels. Hay steady,
Unchanged Grain freights quiet; steam to Liver
quarter, Is. I'D. March-April Butter firm I'M
changed; fancy imitation. 2la2s; fancy creamery,
roll, iGaI7; store packed, 15a17. Eggs steady and
lower fresh, 1914. Cheese firm, unchanged; large,
lfAa14s; medium. i4ssai4A; small, lahsai41-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
FLOOD STORIES DENIED.
No Danger Anticipated at
New Orleans.
VIEWS OF M. ]. SANDERS
THE CITY Is PROTECTED ON ALL
SIDES.
Mississippi Reported to Be Stationary
There Status Of the
Flood Elsewhere.

NEW ORLEANS, March I'm. ]. San
ders, president Of the Progressive Union
sends the following statement to the Asso-
eiated Press:
"As president of the New Orleans Pro-
gressive Union I desire to contradict aoso-
lutely and unequivocally the sensational
stories which are at present being circu-
lated by some correspondents Of newspapers
in this city to their principals In otner parts
of the United States in reference parucu-
larly to the high water situation IN the
Mississippi river and it's possible effect on
the city Of New Orleans. AS a matter OF
fact there is not and has not been Tor
great many years the slightest risk OF any
damage to city Of New Orleans proper from
a high river. All along the commercial
front of the city the streets and the prop
erty behind have been graded up to the
level designed by the engineers as the ex-
IRENE grade, making solid embankment
of earth, In many cases for several hunoreo
feet back from the bank OF the river.
Surrounded by Levees.
1.-THE city, in addition, Is surrounded py
high levees, so that should there be any
break in the levees in the country above the
city or below, not one drop OF water can
possibly penetrate into the city. The very
utmost that COulO happen ny d Slili AuA .ASA
considerable rise in the stage of the river
would be the overflow of some portion or
water, which would merely run down the
cutters of the streets and to the Dram
canals, benefting them rather than other-
wise In no sense Is there any anxiety re-
garding the personal safety or the safety
of their property on the part OF the citizens
of New Orleans, who are perfectly Wen
aware that there is absolutely no danger
of harm to the commercial interests from
the alarmist reports which are being clrcu-
lated. and which in many cases are so abso-
lutely exaggerated to to bear the earmarks
Of gross negligence.
River Continues Stationary.
The river here continues stationary. The
morning reading was 1872, from which there
has been practically no variations since
Saturday last The weather today Is clear.
The city entertainments are constantly being
improved and a thorough inspection OF the
front from South. Port to the barracks
shows no points Of danger. Tn.s news Of
the breaking, 1I ::t.ie ievees above the st.
Fra.i.icis and at Bougere has caused some
disappointment, since the effect is likely to
be a prolongation of the period OF high
water here. People who have returned from
the break below Point-a-la-Hatche say the
break Is of little concern. The country Is
barren and no serious damage will be done.
The Mississippi Valley railroad started out
patrol train today which will run between
magnificent stretch Of levee between the
two points, which protects some of the
most valuable sugar plantations in the
state. Every effort Is being made to hold it,
and men and material have been distributed
along it in abundance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
AMES TO PLEAD INSANITY.
Former Mayor of Minneapolis to Be
Arraigned Tomorrow.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. March 17.-Dr. A.
A. Ames. in custody of Sheriff Dreger.
reached Minneapolis this morning. having
stood the trip better than was anticipated.
He was at once taken to a hotel for
breasfast and soon after received number
Of friends. 1t has been arranged to have
Ames arraigned tomorrow. In the mean
time, the prisoner will be in charge of a
deputy sheriff at the Hotel Nicollet.
Ames defense, according to w. w. Err
win, his leading counsel, will be insanity
His paternal grandfather is said to have
been insane. Ames now has brother In
one of the state hospitals for the insane.
Quarters have been fitted up Tor Ames In
the city hospital, where 1t has been plan
ned to hold him as prisoner pending trial.
The court is not likely to accede to this
proposition, as the county Jail is commodi-
GUS and hygenic.
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=
Funeral. of Mrs. Carrie Smith.

The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Smith. who
died Thursday last at her residence. 4O4 9Th
street northeast. took place from her late
residence Saturday. afternoon Rev. Dr.
Bagby. pastor Of the Ninth Street Christian
Church. officiating. Interment was made at
Glenwoodl cemetery. Members Of the choir
rendered Nearer. my God, to Thee" and
ASLEEP in Jesus and a friend Of the fami-
Iy sang abide With Me" at the grave.
Mrs. Smith was sixty-dve years Of age.
Mr.. William G. Smith, her husband, and
two daughters. Miss Annie Smith of this
city and Mrs. w. B. Binford Of Staten Is
land N. Y. survive her.
The deceased was a daughter OF James
Harvey of Camberwell. London. England.
Prior to five years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
resided in Dundee. H.. and Chattanooga,
Tenn. -. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
LAST ROUND IN CHESS TOURNEY
Tarrasch Gets the First Prize in the
Contest.

MONTE CARLO, March II. - The
thirteenth and concluding round Of
the second half Of the international chess
tournament which began here February 10
was played today. The game between Tar
rasch and Maroczy, queens gambit de-
clined. was drawn in 80 moves; Mason beat
Albin, Ruy Lopez opening. in 81 moves;
Schlecter beat Mieses. Sicilian defense, in
"a moves; Pillsbury beat Moreau. Sicilian
defense, in A moves; the Taubenhaus-
Marco game Ruy Lopez opening, resulted
in a draw after "a moves. and the contests
between Teichmann and Wolf, Ruy Lopez
opening, and between Reggie and Marshall,
Ponziani opening, were each adjourned.
In the international chess tournament
lust concluded here Tarrasch takes first
prize with 20 points, Maroczy secures sec
ond prize with 10 points, and Pillsbury wins
third prize with 1874 points
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
rRA1NMEN MORE HOPEFUL.
See Way to Settlement Of Troubles on
New Haven r, r.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, March I.-The
feeling today among the members OF the
grievance committee of the conductors and
trainmen Of the New York. New Haven
and Hartford railroad prior to the confer
ence with the officials Of the company was
very hopeful that the way had been open
for an amicable settlement of the diner
ences with the company. Valentine Fitz-
patrick and w. c. Wilkins, the national
representatives. respectively. Of the train
men and conductors orga nization, said they
would not attend the conference. but that
all the twenty-eight members of the griey-
ance committee would be present.
Mr. Fitzpatrick said no statement would
be given out from the committee until
after the conference, and no announcement
would be made at present of the result OF
the vote on the strike question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Failed to Find Traces Of Blood.

District Chemist Fird has completed his
examination Of the coat and ragged pocket
book found Friday not far from the scene
Of the Kate Jordan murder In HillsdaIe He
failed to find any trace Of blood on either
article. Capt. Boardman said today that
he was anxious to get the coat identified.
The coat is in fair condition. and the cap
tain is doing all he can to find the owner
of it. An overcoat also figured in the case
Of Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis, who was bru-
tally murdered In her home in K street
more than a year ago. That garment was
also in good condition. 1t was found in a
sewer and Its owner was not located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
DOUBLE SUICIDE IN ST. LOUIS.
DR.. A. B. Mckee and Twin Brother
the Victims.

ST LOUIS, March 11-Dr. A. B. Mckee
was found dead and his twill. brother and
comrade. Charles Mckee, dying in the
stable of DR.. Mckee at Edwardsville. ILL.,,
today under circumstances that indicate
dual suicide to escape a disgrace that
threatened the physician, and which his
brother dreaded as much as il it were his
own. This explanation grows out Of the
arrest of DR.. Mckee on a charge Of cTimi-
nal assault a few days ago.
He was known to have been greatly wor-
ried over the case, but it was not thought
he would commit suicide. When the bodies
were discovered DR.. Mckee had been dead
several hours and Charles Mckee was
breathing family, but died fifteen minutes
later Death came from the administra-
ton of morphine.
Dr. Mckee, who was forty years Of age,
had an excellent practice. He leaves a
widow and one child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
son explained, and he seemed greatly e1-
cited.
Found in Bed.

cited.
Found in Bed.
As already stated. Johnson was found In
bed when Lieutenant Mathews reached the
house. To the lieutenant Johnson said he
1890 O'Clock, having gore there on a street
car.
Then, he said. he left his home bareheaded
and started to ride to his sisters in 9th
street northeast. Instead of going to his
sisters he went almost to Benning bridge
and returned. On his return trip he stopped.
he salu, at his sisters house. but did not
succeed In arousing anybody. He denied
having been at any other place after leav-
ing the station.
Lieutenant Mathews searched the room
occupied by johnson and found his revolver
on the bureau. 1t was empty and six empty
shells were in the room. Johnson said he
was In the habit of emptying the chambers
every night when he reached home.
Six Unusued Cartridges.
The empty Shells he said. he had fired at
Giesboro' Point some days ago. Six un-
room.
The stripes. apparently from corporaIs
coat, were seen on the floor by the lieuten-
ant. but no attention was paid to them until
the latter went to the station and saw the
coat that had been found
Then Mathews sent Policeman Williams
to the house to get them. Johnson told the
policemen at the station this afternoon that
he had a brother in the insane asylum. His
brother, he stated, had no dangerous mania.
Detectives Weldon and Lacy were as
signed to the case by Captain Boardman
and they are working with Lieutenant
Mathews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
BREAKS our AFREsH.
Difficulty Between Rival Labor Bodies
Again Causes Men to Quit.

The labor difficulty which arose about
two weeks ago in the erection Of the Port
ner Hotel annex, at the corner Of 18th and
V streets. over the employment Of sixteen
knights of Labor metal fathers by the
Southern Expanded Metal Company, one OF
the subcontractors on the work, and which
Is pending before the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia has broken out afresh.
and In consequence the ~yorkmen of the
Alhed building Traarss Council of the Cen
.rai LABOR tt.s.ion who were employed on
tne structure haveaqut work. The work.
men OF the lattsg. organization refused to
resume their duties. yesterday when they
learned that the Knights Of Labor fathers
were on the structure 1t is expected that
the matter will be finally adjusted Thurs
gay at which time theI controversy between
the organizations viii be heard in court.
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BEFORE ADJOURNMENT
Panama Canal Treaty Will
Be Ratified.
TODAY'S DISCUSSION
ARTICLE RELATING TO NON-IN-
TEMPERANCE DEBATED.
Cuban Reciprocity Agreement to Be
Taken UP Tomorrow-No OPP
, position Apparent.

The Panama canal treaty will be ratified
before the Senate adjourns this afternoon
and the Cuban reciprocity treaty viii be
taken up tomorrow. There are no lndica-
tinns of opposition to the latter under the
arrangement which has been made provid-
ing for it's amendment. and 1t is the opinion
that the Cuban reciprocity treaty Will De
ratified and the special session of the SEN
ate brought to an end before the close OF
this week.
There were no evidences today of dispo-
stion to prolong discussion of the CUBAN
reciprocity treaty. 1t was said that sena-
tors who have views to present upon the
treaty will withhold their remarks until the
next session of Congress and deliver them
in connection with the resolution to De
passed by both houses putting the treaty
into effect.
The Senate met at IL o'clock today and
went into executive session as soon as the
Journal was read and approved.
Immediately after the doors were closed
the Panama canal treaty was laid before
the Senate. There was again a good at
tendance of senators in anticipation OF the
final vote upon the treaty, which is set for
today. but for which no particular hour is
fixed
The proceedings opened with speech by
Senator Morgan. which was devoted espe-
cialy to the question of the defense or the
canal. He criticised sharply the action or
the Senate in refusing yesterday to SO
amend the treaty as to insure American
control
Doctrine of Interference.
When Mr. Morgan concluded Senator
Money offered substitute for the fourth
article of the treaty which disavows any
o ITritaj States
ITO increase it's territory at the expense of
South or Central America. The substitute
/ offered by Senator Money was agreed upon
by the democratic caucus, and without
mentioning South or Central America 1t
reiterates the American doctrine of nom
interference with the affairs of all the
American republics, with the view of re-
assuring Mexico on that point, and pledges
this country to attempt no acquisition of
Colombian territory. This is one of the
two amendments on which the democrats
agreed to act as a unit, and consideration
of it was begun early in the day with the
view Of concentrating most of the debate
Upon 1t.
! Speeches were made in support of the
/ Money amendment by Senators Bacon. Tel
! Ter Daniel, Morgan, Bailey and others
They contended for an impartial recognition
of all American republics, urging that under
/ the language of the fourth article of the
treaty Mexico would be left as the only
/ American republic to which the avowal of
/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT could be held as nom
applicable.
Practically No Difference.
Senators Spooner and Hoar replied, con-
tending that there was practically no differ
ence between the language of the amend
ment and that of the article as it stands.
r Money Amendment Defeated.
At 3 o'clock the vote was taken on the
Money amendment. The republicans voted
against it and the democrats for it, and 1t
was defeated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Karamnia,s Passengers Released.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE detained
passengers of the steamer Karamnia were
released from Hoffman Island today. The
Karamnia, an Anchor Line steamer. ar
rived here Tuesday, March 10. from Mar
settles, Palermo and Naples and reported
six deaths at sea. The health officer held
the passengers and crew at Hoffman Island
under suspicion that the deaths possibly
were due to cholera. No new cases have
appeared