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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
BREMERToN TAKES THE LEAD.
For Open Robbery and Organized Pill
age of Blueiackets.

Another chapter of the history of the eff
forts of the Navy Department to purify the
conditions existing at the gates of the
Bremerton navy ya.d was published yester-
day in the shape of a letter to Acting Secre-
tary Darling from Captain J. c. Eaton, who
commanded the battleship Oregon while she
lay from April to November last year at the
navy yard.
The captains report is of the same tenor
Of those already submitted to the depart
ment by other naval officers, but he has
special features to add. He says that men
on liberty were robbed and drugSed and
made drunk on the main streets of Brem-
erton on their way to the Seattle steamers,
and it became necessary to forbid them
TO pass through the town. He had known
of a man to be picked up insensible and
moneyless on the streets near the navy yard
gates within twenty minutes of the time
ne had passed out. clean and sober and
with money in his pocket. In conclusion
the captain says: In forty years expert
ence at many seaports | have no hesitation
in saying that for open robbery and or
ganzed pillage of bluejackets Bremerton
surpasses all other towns have ever
known"
Then he adds this for Seattle: II consider
IL cue to Seattle to bear testimony to the
care and protection extended by the police
TO visiting sailors in uniform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
GAITHERSBURG EVENTS.
Jefferson Club Meeting - Watch Pre-
scented to Rev. C. E. Ely.
,ecial Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
GAITHERSBURG, Md, Jan. Z, 1903.
Renewed interest was taken at the regu-
lar meeting Of the Jefferson Club last
night at the club rooms. DR.. E. Henning
Etchison, the acting president, called the
meeting to order. AS the vice president and
librarian. who have absented themselves at
each meeting since the contention over the
dissolution of the organization first began,
did not again put in an appearance, the
first business transacted was to select
successors to serve their uneXpired
terms James E Garrett was made vice
president and Victor P. Hinkley, librarian.
Continued applications for books were re-
ported. and as the keys to the library are
still held by the retiring officials no books
were issued at this meeting. The librarian
selected on this occasion was instructed to
have the keys in hand, or, in event of his
inability to secure them from the retiring
officials. by the next regular session, to
procure keys and have the books in readi-
ness for distribution by that time. Presi-
dent Etchison announced that Mr. Samuel
Riggs of Rockville had accepted an invita-
ton to address the club at the next meet
ing. his subject being Cuba
At the Trinity M E. Church, German
town, last evening, the revival services
We're continued. and Rev E. L. Hubbard.
DID,, of McKendree Church, Washington,
prea ched the sermon. Before the dismissal
of the large audience in attendance the pas
tor of the church. Mr.. Ely, was called upon
to present himself. and he received a gen.
uine surprise at the hands Of the official
board and the friends of the new church
generally In the bestowal by DR.. Hubbard,
on their behalf. of handsome solid gold
hunting case watch. In his presentation ad-
dress DR.. Hubbard stated that the gift was
designed to tangibly evidence the esteem
of the donors in appreciation of his indie
fatigabe labors for the building of the
new house of worship dedicated on last
Sunday. Mr.. Ely was quite overcome with
emotion, not having had an intimation of
this manifestation Of good will of his con-
gregation. but he responded fittingly.
Mr.. Kadoc NJ. Easton has been confined
to his home here for two months with
critical illness. but is now convalescent He
was compelled to relinquish his business in
Washington when his health failed.
Forest Oak Lodge, No. 1923, knights of
Pythias, at the regular weekly meeting held
last evening. took action setting the time
for their second annual fair for February
II and ~. at Masonic Hall. Arrangements
were placed in the hands of the following
committee: Alex. G. Carlisle, chairman;
John w. Smith. John T. Martin. Carson
Ward. David F. Virts. VIM. F. Gather and
Clarence c. Mills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

CAPITAL TO BE $4oo, 900, 900.
Pennsylvania Railroad Plans Increase
to Get Money for improvements.


The call for the annual meeting Of the
Company, to be held March 10, issued from
Philadelphia yesterday, contains notifica-
ton that the shareholders will be asked to
authorize an increase in the capital stock
to more than s4O0OOO.0OO, or nearly double
the amount now outstanding. The follow
ing official statement was issued from the
company's office:
The object of the notice to stockholders
is to provide sufficient working capital for
the future and give the board the power
to issue the same from time to time as the
corporate needs of the company may re-
quire.~ The present outstanding capital
stock is about S203, coo, 900, and about $780,
convertible bonds that We're issued last
year. making about s21S 100000 in all, and
leaving only about Sl3,0O0.00O of surplus
stock available.
1T is therefore deemed prudent to do now
what was done about thirty years ago
that is, in 1S73-when the stockholders
practically ordered the stock to be increased
to about double the amount then outStand-
ing, and issued at such times as 1t may be
needed, and also gave the board the power
to issue bonds to the same aggregate
amount from time to time, but not in ex-
cess al any time of its outstanding capital
stock
The increased capitalization is deemed
necessary because of the improvements
contemplated. While the New York tunnel
is to be built by another company, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company wifi own
be used for this purpose. There will be
several million dollars spent in Washing
ton and $5O,0O0.0D on permanent improve
ment on the line Of the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
NEW ZEALAND LABOR LAW.
Consul Dillingham; Says That It is
Fairly Satisfactory.

In answer to many inquiries, Frank Dill
lingham, United States consul at Auckland
New Zealand, has submitted to the State
Department an excellent summary of the
Industrial Cancellation and arbitration act
generally known as the labor law" which
he says thus far has given fairly good sat
isfaction in the colony The abstract fur
nished is of topical interest, as bearing
upon the mooted question of the expedi-
ency of requiring labor unions in the Unit
ed States to incorporate, and the State De-
partment has published the report in the
shape of an advance sheet Of the consular
reports issued by Frederick Emory, chief
of the bureau of foreign commerce One
feature of the New Zealand law is a sec
ton making individual members of a labor
union liable for any deficiency in the assets
of his union. when the latter is the subject
of an adverse judgment by a board or
court, to amount not exceeding $4S in
each case. 1t is also provided that unions
both Of workers and employees, can be sued
and may sue and receive service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
MOB RELEASES PRISONERS.
They Were Charged With Lynching
Negro in Tennessee.

dispatch from Lewisburg. Tenn, yester-
day says: At midnight last night thirty
masked men released w. P. Hopwood and
w. II. Johnson from the Marshall county
Jail. The prisoners were charged with
lynching a negro named John Davis, and a
.numerously signed petition to Judge Hous-
ton 10 grant special term of court to try
them had been refused.
The judges action became known here
last night. and shortly afterward the mask
ed party appeared at the door of Sheriff
Wallace's residence. Assistant Tailor Mar
shall answered the summons, and was
forced to give up the keys to the JAIL which
was at once entered, and the prisoners re-
leased. The keys were then returned to the
office. and they quietly departed. taking the
alleged lynchers with them. Today the
whereabouts of the fugitives is unknown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
FIGHT ON WESTERN UNION.
Pennsylvania Case Goes to Federal
Court in Chicago.

dispatch from Chicago yesterday says
The fight between the Pennsylvania rail-
road system and the Western Union Tele-
graph Company was carried into the federal
court here today. the telegraph company
filing bill for an injunction to restrain the
Pittsburg. Cincinnati. Chicago and St.
Louis Railroad Company from carrying out
an expressed intention to prevent the opera
ton of the compliments telegraph bust
ness OIL the railroads lines after June .
next. The telegraph company asserts that
such action will cause great injury to its
business and inconvenience to the public.
The contention is made also that the
complainant has certain agreements with
the United States government for the trans
mission of me ssages. and that these agree
ments cannot be interfered with by the de-
PENDANT The Western Union also bases it's
petition for iniunctional relief on the claim
that it has contracts with the defendant
company and its predecessors under which
the poles cannot be taken away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
CUBAN RECIPROCITY TREATY.
Interests of the Island Ask
Positive Assurances.

A dispatch from Havana yesterday says:
The senate committee on foreign affairs, to
which the reciprocity treaty has been re-
ferred has begun holding conferences with
representatives of different economic So
cieties interested IN the question of reci-
proci,y.
At conference held today Senior Rivero,
representing the tobacco interests, said that
article of the treaty was not clear, and
did not set forth whether the limit Of
preferential duty for Cuba was l or 20 per-
cent. He says that under the proposed
treaty concessions might be given to other
nations up to 10 per cent of the Dingley
tariff, leaving l per cent in favor of Cuba.
This matter should be cleared up and the
clause in question be made clearly to read
that Cuba should have a preferential duty
of 20 per cent against all nations.
Senior Rivero said, also, that he thought
larger concessions should be given to Cuban
tobacco interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
ALGER MICHIGAN's CHOICE.
To Fill Unexpired Term Of Late Sen
ator Mcmillan.

Senator Russell A. Alger Of Detroit,
who is at present serving in the United
States Senate by appointment of Gov. Bliss,
was nominated by the joint republican eau
Gus Of the Michigan legislature to fill out the
unexpired term of former Senator James
Mcmillan. who died at Manchester Mass,
last August There was no other candidate.
AS the republicans have an overwhelming
majority in the legislature, Senator Ayers
election on January 20 is assured.
The republicans of both the senate and
house also held caucuSes tonight and elected
officers to serve during the session. which
begins tomorrow. Senator Orlando B. Full
Ter of Delta was nominated for president
pro TEN. of the senate. f. V. Chilson Of
Ingham county was nominated for secre-
tary. AT the house caucus John j. Carton
of Flint. the present speaker, was nomi-
mated for the second time Lewis NJ Miller,
who had been clerk of the house for a
quarter of a century, was retired and the
nomination went to Charles s. Pierce Of
OScoda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Mr.. Nelson Resumes His Speech.

When the statehood bill came up for con-
sideration in the Senate ut o'clock yester-
day afternoon Mr.. Beveridge had read a
number of resolutions adopted at a recent
convention in Oklahoma favoring single
statehood with Indian territory. Mr. Quay,
who is leading the fight for the admission
of Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico,
criticised the resolutions, saying the peo-
pie who ad, pied them had not acted intelli-
gently, because the single statehood bill
had been withdrawn. He further charged
that they did not represent the sentiment
of a majority Of the people Of Oklahoma.
Mr.. Nelson (Minn.) continued his remarks
in opposition to the omnibus statehood bill
and had not concluded when the Senate
after brief executive session, adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Kensington News.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening star


KENSINGTON, Nd, January 4, 1903.
The annual holiday entertainment of the
Warner Memorial Sunday School was given
in the church Tuesday evening. the date hav-
ing been deferred on account of the epidemic
Of measles among the children. the disease
has, it is stated, about run its course. The
large audience assembled was entertained
by a program consisting of music and reci-
tations The Sunday school orchestra OF
twelve pieces accompanied the singing.
Those taking special part were Ernest Hart
shorn, Anna Marshall, Amy G Eckhardt.
Catherine Hermann. Helen Martin, Edna
H. Eckhardt, Adra Martin, Mary Hyatt.
Louis Wright, Paul Armstrong. Leslie
Schoolie and Prescott Terrell. The primary
departments exercises were particularly
plea sing.
The regular January meeting of the Citi-
zens' Association was held in the Noyes
Library last night. This being the occa-
sion of the annual election of officers the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Mr.. Arthur Hendricks, presi-
dent; Mr. ]. w. Townsend. vice president;
Mr. Robert H. Martin, secretary, and Mr..
John r Brady, treasurer Messrs. VIM.
NJ Terrell, chairman; E. ]. Hartshorn, A.
c. Wartnem, Herbert Wright and c. w.
Clum were designated as the executive
committee
A lively discussion of the coal situation
ensued, and committee, consisting of
Messrs VIM NJ. Terrell, Robert II. Martin
and C. w. Gum, was appointed 10 lnNeS-
tigate the matter and to report on the
possibility of securing supply of coal in
the near future.
The executive committee was directed 10
arrange for an entertainment to raise funds
for the association; also to frame an amend
ment to the constitution which will provide
for funds to be derived from annual dues
to be paid by members.
Valuable books were presented to tho
scholars whose names were announced for
faithful attendance. and candy was distrib-
uted to all. Mr.. w. NJ. Terrell superintend-
ent of the school, presented to Mr. James
B. Bronson. leader of the orchestra, copy
of Ben Hur, in two Volumes, beautifully
bound and illustrated.
Mrs. G. +. Smith Is entertaining her sis
ter. Miss Sasscer. and Miss Saunders of
Prince William county, Va.
The installation of officers of kensington
Lodge A. F. and A. NJ. took place Friday
evening and was largely attended Past
Master VIM. L. Lewis was master of cere-
monies. In an appropriate speech. past
masters jewel was presented to DIR. George
H. Wright, and was duly acknowledged by
the recipient.
The officers installed We're: Eugcr" Van
Week, w. M-;.Deane Bliss, s. W.: George
Snyder, ]. w: Paul Cook, s. D.. .. a..
Shauck, ]. D.; l.. H. Milliken, treasurer; J.
H. Pickell secretary, and John Wagner.
tiIer Later in the evening a banquet was
served.
MI. John A. Jones and family have re-
moved to Washington.
Mr.. E. W. Moore and family and Mrs. W.
E. Dulin and family have also removed 20
washington, to remain several months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
HOPKINS SCORES A POINT.
His Supporter Chosen Speaker Of Illi-
nois Legislature.

A dispatch from Springfield, H., says:
The long and strenuous contest between
Lawrence Y. Sherman and John H Mil
Ter as to which should be the republican
nominee for the spsakership of the Illinois
legislature was settled Tuesday evening
Miller defeating Sherman In caucus by a
vote OF 40 to 80 Miller's nomination was
favored by the friends of Governor Yates.
The choice of Miller for speaker is re-
garded as insuring Hopkins election as
senator. Hopkins was Miler's earnest sup
porter, and Sherman's friends claimed that
in the event of Millers defeat Hopkins
would be beaten for the senatorship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
officers to Join Their Regiments Here

Orders have been issued by the War De-
partment for all officers now in this coun-
try on leave of absence belonging to the
eight regiments in the Philippines which
have been ordered home to report by letter
to the commander Of the department in the
United States to whom their regiments
have been ordered to report for assignment
to station. The regiments in question are
the LIST, 5th and 9Th Cavalry, and the 1st
"a, 9Th. 10th and 18th Infantry. The OH
GERS affected had been ordered to join their
regiments, and the orders just issued are to
provide that they shall so report In this
country instead of In the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Payment Of Missionary Claims.

The State Department has been enabled
TO make a summary showing the amounts
claimed by missionaries and allowed on ac-
count of the Boxer troubles. as follows:
There were filed go claims. amounting in
the aggregate to $3..0S, OBS 49, and the
amount allowed was 81. 5l4 2'2 So II is es-
timated that about 81 100000 will be re-
Quired to defray these claims, and I'm view
OF the smaller total the State Department
may be able to settle them I'm three instead
of four installments as was originally in
tended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
German Ambassador Has the Grip.

Herr Won Holleben, the German ambassa-
dor and dean Of the diplomatic corps, is
still confined to the embassy with an at
tack of grip, the second he has suffered
within the past year. The ambassadors
condition is not considered alarming, but
he has cancelled all engagements for the
present. and probably will go to New York
to consult specialist. as well as to secure
absolute rest from official cares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Hansbroueh for Reelection.

A dispatch from Bismarck. N. D.. says:
Senator H. C. Hansbrough was chosen by
the republican caucus to succeed himself
as United States senator from North Da-
kota.
The nomination was made unanimously.
The legislature will cast the formal ballot
OF election on January ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Death of Gen. Eli Long.

Major General Ell Long. a veteran of the
civil war. died In the Presbyterian Hospital
at New York Monday, an operation having
been performed on Saturday afternoon. He
was resident of Plainfield. y. j., and was
sixty eight years Of age. He leaves q
widow and five children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Army Orders.

First Lieut.. Stuart Heintzelman 9th Cav
airy, who is now on leave of absence in this
city, has been ordered to st. Louis for duty
with the 10th Cavalry until his regiment ar
rives at its station in this country, when
he will join it.
Maj. Thomas F. Davis, 18th Infantry
has been granted leave of absence for two
months.
The Secretary Of War has accepted the
resignation of Cadet john F. Rharne fourth
class. United States Military Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Diplomatic Nominations Confirmed.

Diplomatic Nominations Confirmed.
The Senate has confirmed the following
nomination.
Charles Page Bryan, minister to Portugal;
David ]. Hill, minister to Switzerland;
Francis B. Loomis. assistant secretary Of
state; William r. Estes. consul at Antigua
W. l.; Joseph w. Dillin, surveyor Of Gus
toms at Nashville. Tenn, and. number Of
pOStmasters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Senator Perkins Renominated.

A dispatch from Sacramento. Cal, last
night says: George c. Perkins was tonight
renominated by the republican caucus as
United States senator to succeed himself
The vote in caucus stood: Perkins, As; r.
wing II. Scott. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Denies DR.. Norton's Charges.

Amos H. Jackson. who defeated DIR. Nor
ton OF Ohio for reelection. has filed his
reply to the charges in the contest for his
seat brought by DR.. Norton. The reply de-
MES all of the charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Only a few hundred
people see any average
store window each day. ,
A hundred and fifty
thousand people see
The Stars advertis-
ing daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
MOORE 4 HILL (nc.) TT t4!h ST. NV.

have candidate. Mayor Reed, who. he be-
lieved, would be popular with the Miss souri,
democracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Three of the biz gest soft coal companies
in the United States have formed an all
anee, which. for all practica: purposes. VIII
be a combination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Congress of Historical Sciences.

The Italian ambassador has notified the
State Department that the international
congress of historical sciences win be held
Ct Rome from the I'd to the 9th Of April
next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

1t is understood that when the senatorial
contest is settled several candidates will
announce themselves for the democratic
nomination for governor. Four members CT
the Missouri delegation in the House have
been mentioned as democratic candidates,
Representatives Cochran. Vandiver, Benton
and Cowherd. Representative rCowherd,
however has written letter announcing
that he will not be a candidate. Mr. Cow
herd said today that Kansas City would
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
Influence of Children .

Caildhcod in its weakness is often a
strength that resists the strain of all the
passions, and that holds even when deep
hatred exerts it, pcwer TO drive asunder.
eff it were not for TIE child | would
not live with you another day. heard
PIP angry husband say to his wife, when
righteous indignation drove i'm nearly
to distraction.
That was quite number of years ago,
and now they nave two more children to
strengthen the bond between them. This
little episode of domestic infelicity was
recalled by some statistics that recently
emanated from Berlin and which speaks
volumes.
These statistics have been carefully
gathered from the divorce courts, and
show that out of 1000 divorces $40 were
granted where there were no children,
PA where there was one child, l39 where
there were two children, 60 where there
were three children, rs where there were
four children, II where there were five
children, and 10 where there were six
children.