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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
GOMPERS BY ACCLAMATIoN.
Reelected President American Fedora.
ton Of Labor.

BOSTON, November 21.-Samuel Gompers
was today reelected president of the
American Federation of Labor by a large
plurality.
Delegate Kramer of Richmond, Va,
placed In nomination for president Samuel
Gompers. Mr.. Kramer made a brief speech
eulogistic of his nominee, whom he char
acterized as widely known for the honesty
and sincerity of his purpose and for his
earnestness In the cause of labor, and one
who had given his entire life to the cause
of organized labor"
Then Delegate Debarrey of ST. Louis. In a
few words. nominated Ernst Kreft of Phil
adelphia, the man who had been selected as
the candidate of the socialist delegates
The convention voted by roll CALL and
President Gompers was reelected by an
overwhelming majority The vote stood
Gompers, l2.52i; Kreft, 1,134.
The following were elected by acclama-
tion: First vice president James Duncan,
Washington, ID. c., president of the Granite
Cutters National Union; second vice presi-
dent, John Mitchell. president OF the United
Mine Workers of America: third vice presi-
dent. James OConnell. Washington d. c.
president of the International Association
of 'Machinists; fourth vice president, Max
Morris, Denver. Colo, member of the Re-
tail Clerks International Protective Asso-
citation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
WHOLESALE ARRESTS
Seventeen Former City Of
ficials Indicted,
ALLEGED DOODLE FUND
WARRANTS ISSUED AS RESULT OF
A CONFESSION.
Aldermen Said to Have Received
Amounts Ranging From
$500 to So, 1888.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, November 21.-
Warrants were issued today for seventeen
former city officials charging them with ac-
ceptng a bribe in connection with the IA
nous Garman-Cameron scheme for supply
ing the city with water from Lake Michi-
gan.
All of the warrants are the result of the
confession made by former City Attorney
Liant X. Salisbury, on his return last week
from serving a two-years' term in the De-
troit house of correction for breaking the
federal banking law in connection with the
scheme
While in prison Salsbury's conviction on a
bribery charge in the state courts in connec-
ton with the same matter was affirmed by
the supreme court, and with the prospect of
being returned to prison Salisbury went to
the prosecutors office and made lengthy
confession which resulted in today's issu-
ance of warrants. Following those in
dicted:
List of Indicted
Former Mayor George R. Perry, State
Senator David Burns. Corey P. Bissell
former member of the board of public
works, and the following ex-aldermen, who
were in office when the attempt was made
to put the water deal through: James Nc
Coll Peter Depagter, Jacob Ellen. Malachi
Kinney, John T. Donovan Jacob Mol, Abra-
ham GhySels, Charles Johnson, Ryner
Stonehouse, Daniel LoZier, John McLach-
Ian, Clark Slocum, John Muir and Adrian
Shriver.
The amounts the respondents are charged
with having received out of the alleged
Doodle fund range from $500 to So 1893.
Revelations of the morning in the service
of the warrants show that the common
council was controlled during the attempt
to put through the water scheme with the
fourteen votes, which included both demo-
Gratis and republicans.
Amounts Received.
The aldermen are charged with having re-
ceived $500 to $500 each. Mayor Perrys
share, 1t is charged in the warrant, was
s., 1888, and Corey P. Bissell is charged with
receiving $500. while State Senator Burns is
alleged to have received 500 for his sup
port.
1t has developed that Salsbury's first con-
fession made last week was not so COM
plete as the prosecution had hoped for.
Prosecutor Ward went to work at once
upon the leverage offered by the incomplete
statement and secured enough additional
evidence so that Salisbury was summoned
again last night for conference.
The result. the prosecutor says, was
statement which is regarded as complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
SCORED THE GOVERNOR
CAUSTIC CRITICISM ADMINISTER
ED BY JUDGE.
"Burlesque Upon Decency, Justice and
Fair Play" Declared the Lat
ter in Charge.

FRANKFORT, Mich. November 21.-
Judge Chittenden's charge to the jury In
the Thomas perjury case here in the circuit
court caused a sensation because of the
courts caustic criticism Of Gov. A. T. Bliss.
The governor recently pardoned Deputy
Game Warden Spafford of Cadillac. who
was convicted of manslaughter at Frank
fort. The case arose from the shooting of
q fisherman, who, it was claimed, had re-
sisted arrest when Spafford caught him in
an alleged violation of the state fish and
game laws. Spafford's pardon was prac-
tically Simultaneous with his conviction.
His friends followed up their advantage
by charging that Thomas had perJured HIM
self in order to qualify as Juror In the
Spafford case and Governor Bliss in extend
ing clemency alleged that 1t was a packed
jury that had convicted Spafford.
Burlesque Upon Decency.
In the Thomas case Judge Chittenden or
dered the jury to bring in a verdict Of not
guilty.
'"This whole proceeding, so far as the par
doning Of Spafford is concerned. and the ar
rest and detention of this respondent,
Thomas, is a burlesque upon decency. JUS
tice and fair play said Judge Chttenden.
II consider this case an action Of perse-
CutioH TdtHer tIidH pIoSSCutioi, PiecAu6 tiio
administration Of justice at disadvantage
in this country and rendering powerless the
function of the court by the blind interefer-
ence of the states chief executive.
1T has already gone the length and
breadth Of this land that justics cannot be
had In Benzie county. and feel that In the
light of this malicious criticism by the
states chief executive 1t makes but little
difference whether the verdict Of not guilty
comes from the court or the jury"
Judge Chittenden has disregarded the
pardon Of the governor on the ground that
the document was not legally drawn and
executed and has ordered Spafford to ap-
pear in his court today for sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
LIEUT.. STONES CASE.
Admiral Glass Does Not Think Ade-
quate Sentence Was Imposed.

The Navy Department is Informed that
Lieut.. G. L. P. Stone of the navy. attached
to the monitor Wyoming on the Pacific
station, was recently convicted by court
martial of drunkenness on duty, and SEN
fenced to lose ten numbers in his grade
and to be publicly reprimanded by the
Secretary Of the Navy.
Rear Admiral Glass, commanding the sta
ton, in reviewing the proceedings, said that
he did not consider the sentence awarded
as adequate to the offense committed by
Lieut.. Stone. He approved the sentence,
however, 'in order that the officer might
not entirely escape punishment for his very
serious offense."
The Secretary Of the Navy has ordered
the publication of the proceedings, findings
and sentence in this case, together with
the remarks of Admiral Glass, as a COM
pliance with that portion of the sentence
calling for reprimand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
DECATUR THE FIRST TO 60.
Torpedo Flotilla Will Soon Depart fol
Philippines.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, November 21.-The
first vessel Of the torpedo flotilla destined
for the Philippines to leave the navy yard
in this city is the Decatur. She is the flag
ship of Lieutenant Chandler, commanding
the first f1otilla.
The Decatur will go to Hampton Roads
and there await the remainder of the flo
ttlia, which are being fitted out as rapidly
as possible, and which will in all probabili-
ty Join her tomorrow off Old Point.
The fotilla will be joined by its convoy,
the big cruiser Buffalo, and the entire force
will sail for the Philippines by way of the
southern route, making frequent stops for
coal and provisions.
The Buffalo will make even safer and
more satisfactory convoy to the f1otilla than
the cruiser Baltimore, which was delivered
to San Domingo to protect American in
terests there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
SENATOR GREEN'S HEARING
Indications Are That He Will Be Sen
Here for Trial.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BINGHAMTON, N. Y, November 21-
The examination of Senator George e.
Green on five indictments charging bribery
of public official and conspiracy to de-
fraud the government will be finished late
this afternoon.
The governments case on two Of the in
dictments charging bribery closed this
morning. Commissioner Hall will render
his decision this afternoon. but it is in
formally announced that he will hold Green
for trial In Washington. and Green will
give bail for his appearance for trial.
Today's session was occupied by proving
the transfer of money by check from
Green's account in the Nassau and Seventh
National Banks to Beavers accounts in
those banks, the checks ceinciding with
the commissions paid for the number of
clocks sold to the government.
The evidence in the first case parallels
that in the other indictments. only a few
additional wifnesseS -AAaG sworn In each
ct the other indictments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
COL. HUNTER RETIRED.
Two Promotions and q Vacancy Will
Result

Col. Edward Hunter of the judge advo-
cate generals department, recently sta
toned at Governors Island New York,
was placed on the retired list today on ac-
count of age A native of Maine, he was
graduated from the Military Academy IN
June 1865. and after several years serv-
ice in the infantry and cavalry arms was
appointed a judge advocate with the rank
of major In January, 1889 He reached the
grade of colonel in May. 1901. His retire.
ment will promote Lieut. Col L. s. Dudley
and Mai George n. Dunn to the next
higher grade and leave a vacancy in the
grade of major, for which there are many
applicantS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
WRITING BIS REPORT.
Secretary Root Will Not Recommend
Anv Important New LEGISLATION.

Secretary Root spent the day at his new
home IA Jackson place, engaged in the
preparation of his annual report of the
operations of the military establishment, a
work that was delayed by his detention In
London in attendance on the sessions OF
the Alaskan boundary tribunal of which
he was a member. The Secretary does not
expect to write a very long report this
wear nor will he recommend any new legis-
lation for the army of any special impor-
tance Consequently 1t is not likely that he
will be engaged on his report more than
few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
THE WOOD INQUIRY
H. J. BROWNE TESTIETES BEFORE
THE SENATE CoMMITTEE
Had Obtained Afidavits From Stock
holders Of the Jai Alai Com
pany in Havana.

When the Senate military affairs commit
tee resumed today it's investigation of
charges against the confirmation of Gen.
Leonard Wood to be major general, Herbert
]. Browne, newspaper man, no was in
Cuba during the American occupation, was
called as witness. 50
Mr.. Browne told the committee that he had
obtained the aff1davitsg made by share
holders of the Jai Alai Company. which had
been filed by Major Rathbone. In the affi-
davits the shareholders declared their stock
had been assessed for the purpose of pay
ing the cost of presents, which were given
by the gambling establishment to General
and Mrs. Wood. Members of the committee
took great interest in these charges and
questioned the witness concerning the affi-
davits
Mr.. Browne was questioned also in regard
to the charge that Gen. Wood knew the
character Of Jai Alai, when he argued
in favor Of granting 1t concession to op-
crate. When reference to this charge was
made by Mr. Browne. he was asked by Sen
ator CockreN to substantiate his assertion.
He did SO by directing attention to official
publications in Havana newspapers showing
the nature of the Jai Alafs establishment
These statements included q copy of the
company's bylaws. and 1t was declared
that these had been suppressed by Gen.
Wood in his statement to the War Depart
ment concerning the establishment The
ground gone over by Mr.. Browne is covered
in the general statement of charges fled
with the committee by Maj. Rathbone. It
Is expected Mr.. Browne will again be called
before the investigation is concluded.
Maj. Rathbone Resumes.
After Mr.. Browne left the committee
room Maj. Rathbone resumed his statement
where he left off yesterday He was exam
ined closely In regard to his charges that
Gen. Wood used coercion and undue in
f1uence with the courts in getting instruc-
tons which were unfavorabie to Maj. Rath-
bone on his trial in connection with the
postal fraud cases. II
One member of the 3committee stated to-
day that he believed nearly month would
be consumed In the inquiry into the charges
filed against Gen. Wood. Fully ten days
will be needed to go through the evidence
to be given by Maj. Rathbone. and it has
been stated that half that time at least
Will De needed in connection with the testi-
mony to be given by Maj. Rnncie of Ha-
vana. who will arrive in Washington Tues
day. In the three hearings given Maj. Rath-
bone the committee has reached only the
first specification Of Ills charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
Treaties Under Consideration,

The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions today had under consideration the
treaty with Cuba embodying the Platt res
olution, and also the naturalization treaty
with Hayti but did not take action upon
either of them. A legal question was raised
in connection with the Cuban treaty, and it
was referred to Senator Spooner for inves-
tigation. The Haytian agreement was re-
ferred to Senator Lodge.
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TO COMMAND THE TAKOMA.
Nicholson to Leave the
Bureau Of Navigation.

Commander Henry McCrea, formerly in
command of the gunboat Machias, has been
selected for duty as detail officer in the
bureau of navigation, Navy Department.
to succeed Commander Reginald Nicholson,
who has been assigned to command of the
cruiser Takoma. nearing completion on the
Pacific coast. Commander Nicholson was
navigator of the battleship Oregon in her
celebrated run around the coast of South
America during the Spanish war.
It can be said of Commander Nicholson,
as 1t can be said of few officers who have
held that post that in the two and half
years which he has served as detail officer
he has lost none of the popularity which
he brought with N when he was assigned
to that duty in July of 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The gunboat Albany. - having landed
United States Minister Allen at. Chemulpo,
Corea, left that port yesterday for Kobe.
mac have arrived at New York, and the
Detroit and Gloucester at Montevideo.
The cruiser Montgomery left Buenos Ayres
yesterday for Montevideo, the Caesar left
Lamperts FONT for New London and the
Topeka left Norfolk for Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
Cleveland Got Game After All.

Special Dis. tch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va, November 21.-Former
President Cleveland. accompanied by DIR.
Paul Van Dyke of Princeton University,
Ernest Cuttings and Andrew D., Jones Of
Baltimore, returned today from his cunning
trip. The party VIII depart for home to-
night with much game.
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Punishment of Lieut.. Eskridge.

The record of the case of Lieut.. o. s.
Eskridge, 22d Infantry, tried by court-mar-
tial in the Philippines for absence without
leave, has been received at the War De-
partment. 1t was alleged that this officer,
while acting officer of the guard, left
his post to attend dinner, and was absent
about four hours. He was convicted and
sentenced to three months confinement and
to forfeit $25 month during that period
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
NEW CONSUMPTION CURE.
Finsen Rays Said to Have Produced
Permanent Results

CHICAGO, November 21.-The use of
finsen rays for the cure of consumption IS
Claimed to have worked three cures that
are pronounced permanent, and further ex-
periments are said to show the beneficial
effects OF the treatment.
DR.. Mary Z. Jackson Of Hammond. Ind.
is testing the rays in cases of tuberculosis.
and is said to have ended the disease in
Three patients. 80
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Honoring the Flag.

REPRESENTATIVE Davidson OF wisconsin
has introduced in the House a bill to pre-
vent the desecration Of the American
flag. The principal object of the measure
Is to put q stop to the use Of the dag for
advertising purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
Action Postponed.

The Kansas delegation met today but
postponed any acticn on the Judgeship un-
til Wednesday, in order to allow Judge
Pollock, one of the candidates. to answer
charges that have been filed against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
Admiral Wise In the City.

Rear Admiral w. c. Wise. commanding
the Atlantic training squadron, has left
his flagship Minneapolis at Hampton Roads
for short visit to this city. He is stay
ing at the Army and Navy Club.
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BURNED TO DEATH
Twenty seven Bodies
Taken From Ruins,
MORE THAN 20 INJURED
Flames Rouse Hundred Ital-
ians From Sleep.
JUMP FROM WINDOWS
FIERCE STRUGGLE FOR THE OUT
SIDE AND LIFE.
Many Who Escape Lose Savings Of
Years-Not Single Body
Identified.
JUMP FROM WINDOWS
FIERCE STRUGGLE FOR THE OUT
SIDE AND LIFE.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, Nov. 21.-While over
one hundred italian railroad laborers were
asleep in a shanty near Lilly. Pa, on the
Pennsylvania railroad. early today. the
building caught fire. and before the foreign
ers could escape at least twentyseven were
burned to death and a score or more were
seriously injured.
Employed on Job.
The men were employed by McMenamin
& Sims on the Pennsylvania railroad i'm
provements between Lilly and Portage.
There were five hundred on the job all
Italians. and in the shanty which burned
were one hundred and twenty-five of these.
The shanty was about 100 feet long, one
story in height. and built in the usual style
of such quarters.
The eastern end was devoted to the cook
ing and eating, while the men slept in
hunks, like sardines in a can, in the west
ern end. There was only one door at each
end, and the windows were few and small.
Started From Overheated Stove.
The fire is supposed to have started from
an overheated stove In the eastern end. The
building burned like tinder. and the flames
were upon the men before any OF them
were aroused.
Then began struggle for the outside and
life They fought and scrambled for the
doors. and the weaker were crushed down
and trampled. Others were roasted to
death there.
ha for ua IN
the widest sort of panic. They fought and
kicked, and among those who escaped
there are many who bear marks of the
fierce strife which took place in this battle
for life.
Few Got Out of Windows.
A few got out of the small windows,
minus clothes and with their bodies cut
by broken glass.
May of those who did manage to get out
had their savings of years in their trunks
which they left behind them in the build
ing. Remembering this fact, as soon as
they got outside they fought just as fiercely
to get back. A few succeeded. but for the
sake of their boarded treasure they gave
up their lives.
One eyewitness says he does not believe
that single man of those who returned
succeeded in getting out again.
Melted Gold and Silver.
In the ruins today some of the corpses
were close beside the hooped bands of their
trunks, and melted gold and silver which
had been kept In those receptacles indi-
Gated that they had fallen and died with
their treasure in their arms.
The bodies were all practically burned to
pieces. An Italian who looked at them to-
day and who knew every man In the shanty
was unable to Identify single one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
SQUADRON FOR HONOLULU.
Asiatic Fleet Will Take a Practice
Cruise.

The battleship and cruiser squadrons OF
the Asiadc station have been ordered to
cruise to Honolulu, distance of $500 miles.
instead of having the usual winter maneu-
vers In the waters - the Philippines.
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Would Strengthen the Ties.

Colombia heartily wishes to strengthen
the ties of friendship and commerce with
the United States and give vigorous i'm
pulse to the common interests and to the
greater power and glory of her oldest sister
republic.
but the proceedings of the Washington
government interfere. unhappily. with good
feeling in both countries being barrier IN
the way of higher enterprise and advan-
tageous, not only to them, but to humanity
in general.
1.-The Colombian people, tranquil in the
strength of right, and being sure of the
sentiments of justice and equity of the
American people, appeal to the national
conscience of the United States, which
conscience constitutes a force superior by
far to that of an army and navy, in order
to save the honor and integrity Of our ter
ritory.
Never Shall Be Outraged.
'The stars and stripes, always dear to
and respected by the republicans Of both
Americas, never shall be outraged or blem-
ished in Colombia.
mo matter what the procedure of the
government at Washington may be- the
persons and the property Of citizens of the
United States here remain confided to the
traditional honor of the government and
people of Colombia.
(Signed) "MARROOITIN"
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EXTRACTS FROM NOTES
Exchanged Between Minister Beaupre
and Foreign Minister Rico.

BOGOTA, November 21.-The following
are extracts from the notes recently ex-
changed between United States Minister
Beaupre and Foreign Minister Rico:
Mr.. Beaupre wrote:
II have received a cable message saying
that the people of Panama, as result of
a popular movement, have broken the politi-
cal treaties with Colombia, have reassumed
their independence by the adoption of their
own government which has been recognized
by the President of the United States, who
recommends that he governments of Co
lombia and Panama arrive at pacific and
equitable settlement of the questions in dis
pute.
He declares the United States IS bound
by treaties and by the interests of civiliza-
ton to insist that free raffic across the
isthmus be uninterrupted by constant civil
wars. (Signed 'sREAITPRE,
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Acknowledged by Senior Rico.

On the following day Senior Rico acknowl-
edged the receipt of this note and set forth
that Colombia, wishing to have the canal
opened, signed a treaty January %. 1903, to
consider which the Colombian congress was
called to meet in extra session
The government of Colombia, he added,
was also notified that the United States
would not admit notifications of the meas
ure. and that if 1t was not approved
friendly relations between the two coun-
tries would be compromised and the United
States Congress would take painful meas
ures The treaty was sent to Congress
with this information. The senate did not
approve the treaty and appointed a com
mission to study the best means Of salts
flying the United States government with
out violating the constitution.
Minister Herran's Statement.
Continuing. Minister Rico wrote that Min
lister Herran Informed the United States
government on the Sd instant that the mill
tary at Panama had been suborned, had
rebelled and had proclaimed the independ-
ence of Panama. owing to the belief that
Continued on Seventh Page.)
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Always OppOSeU to SeSSSS10i1s
.0The traditions Of that great nation, the
United States, as a mighty defender OF
rights and bearer of the standard OF civii1-
cation before the world, always have been
opposed to the secession of territories ana
the dismembering of nations. Non-recogn1-
ton of the confederate states during the
civil war confirms emphatically the appn-
cation of this doctrine decisively at critical
moments.
1.-The American people will not permit,
am sure a violation of public treaties, thus
denying their glorious traditions, in order
to obtain by force what Colombia is ready
to concede through pacific and equitable
wayS,