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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
BUSINESS PARALYZED.
General Strike Threatened by Labor
at Buenos Ayres.

Strikers at Buenos Ayres have caused the
situation at that port to become serious,
says United States Consul Daniel Mayer,
reporting to the State Department Novem-
ber q last, and a general strike is threat
ened. Attempts are being made to cause
laborers of all classes to join the strike.
though in several instances they had proved
unsuccessful Agitation is afoot to obtain
congressional sanction for what is termed
'Iey de resideneia.'' measure which would
enable the authorities to make short work
of certain alleged anarchists whom the con-
sui charges with being mainly responsible
for the strike. Business has been practical
ly paralyZed as result of the strike, and
the consul says public feeling in the COM
mercial world is adverse to the pretensions
of the strikers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14

Of all coal, coal beds and coal mines in the
United States, and all lines Of transporta-
ton, agencies, instruments and vehicles of
commerce necessary for the transportation
of COAL and that if in the opinion of that
committee the power exists and a necessity
for the exercise of such power has arisen,
that that committee forthwith report to this
House bill declaring the necessity, p-ovid-
ing fully and in detail the occasions, modes,
conditions and agencies for said appropr a
ton that will fully and completely exhaust
the power of Congress in that regard
Mr.. jenkins is firm believer in imme-
diate and drastic action to relieve the gen.
eral distress on account of the lack of coal
That the method proposed in his resolution
is the most effectual way to do this he also
believes, as we'll as that there is ample con-
stitutional authority for such a step.
Mr.. jenkins has already received con-
gratulations by wire on his resolution from
New York and other cities.
He will endeavor to get its immediate con-
sideration by the rules committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
SECRETARY MOODY TO RETURN.
He Has Nearly Recovered From Ef-
fects CT His Accident.

Secretary Moody has almost entirely re-
covered from the effects of his recent ac-
cident at Annapolis, and will return to
Washington this afternoon. Mr.. Fishback,
his private secretary. received information
to that effect over the long distance tele-
phone this morning, in addition to which
he was informed that the Secretary was
engaged yesterday afternoon and this
morning in a complete inspection of the
buildings in course of erection in order to
determine the necessity for further appro-
Driations.
Senator Hale, chairman of the Senate
naval affairs committee, who accompanied
Secretary Moody to Annapolis and was
with him when he was thrown from his
carriage. returned TO this city yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Bill Reported to Full House Committee
Today.

The naval appropriation bill was reported
to the naval committee of the House this
morning by the subcommittee which has
been considering it. The bill at present
carries s7s,713,420.15. The estimates upon
which it is based amounted to ss2, 426, ,O3O So.
The bill last year carried SIS. .S56, 1853 13.
1t is understood that the bill makes pro-
vision for the construction of three new
battle ships, one armored cruiser, two steel
training ships and one wooden brig The
price Of the new ships is fixed the same as
that in the last bill. The increase in the
personnel has not yet been arranged for.
The committee will at once take the bill m
for consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
TO RETIRE PAPER MONEY.
Proposed Issue Of 1851 900 in Bond
by Nicaragua.

United States Consul Donaldson at Mana
qua reports to the State Department that
President Zelaya Of Nicarauga has issued
decree asking for loan Of 1851 600 from
the merchants in the country, both native
and foreign, for which the government will
issue bonds, to be offered in quantities of
not less than $500, to the business men,
who, November 2, agreed not to buy silver
at a higher rate than 100 per cent pre-
MUM. Consequently, chiefs Of custom
houses will iquidate policies with an In
crease Of 100 per cent on the present tariff
The consul says the increase had been for
about one month $50 per cent. The new
bonds are to be used in retiring the ma
tional paper currency from circulation. 1t
is provided that % per cent of all customs
duties shall be payable in these bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
DETROIT COAL EXCHANGE SUED.
Charged That the Members Violate
Antitrust Law.

DETROIT Mich, January 14.-After
much investigation for number of days
Prosecuting Attorney Hunt today filed an
information In the Wayne circuit court
against the Detroit coal exchange. an or
ganization of thirty local coal dealers
charging violation of the state antitrust
law of 1899 and asking for an injunction.
In the informa ton Prosecutor Hunt quotes
section of the constitution of the ex-
change. which declares that members shall
not sell coal under the minimum price fixed
by the exchange. and provides fine for
violations of this section by members
Prosecutor Hunt declares that this is in
vocation of the antitrust law of 1899. and
asks Tor an injunction to restrain the ex-
change and its members from maintaining
the exchange or any other combination
Judge Hosmer will hear arguments on the
injunction January 26.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
PENSACOLA 1NF1RMARY BURNS.
One of the Patients Perishes in His
Room.

MOBILE, Ala, January IA Pensacola,
Fla. special says the Bryan Intirmary was
destroyed by fire today and patient of the
name of Blockton was burned to death in
his room. All the other patients were
rescued in their night clothes and we're
given prompt attention at ST. Anthony's 8
Hospital.
to the late discovery of the fire and the
rapid headway it made. Citizens aided
the firemen in removing the patients. sew
eral of whom suffered reiapses later as a
resalt of exposure. The FIRE is suppose5 1 O
have been caused by sparks from gra.e
falling on rug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
TO INDIcT COAL DEALERS
Expected Action of the Chicago Grand
Jury.

CHICAGO. January 14.-Conspiracy in
oictments against members of at least three
hard and soft coal combinations doing bust
ness in Illinois and Indiana are expected as
the result OF the labors of the special grand
jury in the fuel famine inquiry 1t is con-
sidered possible that these indictments will
include witnesses who have appeared before
the investigating body.
This, ii is asserted. can and probably will
be done through corroborative evidence So
eured tending to prove guilt brought to the
attention of the grand jury by the wit
hesses' own testimony. The jurors were ad
y'sed today. 1T is believed, in what instances
The evidence Is. deemed strong enough to
convict, and true bills may be found late
today or tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
AGAINST MR.. SMOOT
PETITIONS PROTESTING HIS
SEATING IN SENATE EXPECTED.
Why Republican Senators Are inter-
ested in the Prospective Elec-
ton of the Apostle.

Senators apprekend an avalanche of petit
tions and memorials against the seating OF
Mr.. Smoot, the apostle of the Mormon
Church, in case that gentleman is elected
to the United States Senate by the Utah
legislature, as 1t seems probable he Will be.
From the surface indications 1t appears
that the only objection to be urged against
Mr. Smoot will be that he is an official of
the Mormon Church. That is not likely to
prove sufficient ground to debar him from
the Senate and it is not considered prob
able that the purely sentimental protests
of the Gentle sentiment can be made to
count against his certificate of election by
a state legislature.
1t will be noted that Mr.. Smoot's case
would differ from the case of Representa-
tive Roberts who was charged with being
a polygamist. No such charge has been
made against Mr.. Smoot.
Why Senators Are Interested.
Republican senators are interested in the
prospective election of Mr.. Smoot from the
fact that they know the democrats will
charge that he was slated to carry out the
bargain which the democrats allege the
republican national committee made in 1909
with the leaders of the Mormon Church,
namely, that the Mormon vote, being the
balance of power in Utah, COLORADO, Idaho.
Nevada and Wyoming. should be cast for
the republican party in return for policy
of hands off, by the republicans toward
/ the Mormon propaganda.
Republican senators realize that circum-
stantial evidence seems to be against them.
The republican party has made sweeping
gains in Idaho, Utah and Colorado, which
the democrats will claim were due to the
Mormon vote. If the Mormon senator
should be seated in the face Of overwhelm-
ing public opposition the democrats will
claim that the republicans are delivering
their share of the goods, although he may
be seated because it would be illegal to keep
him out.
What Democrats Say.
The democrats say that it was realization
of this condition which induced President
Roosevelt to take the unusual course Of
voicng an opinion about the election Of
senator by a sovereign state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
THE STATUS OF GUAM.
Pressing Need of the Formation of a
Government.

The Navy Department is face to face
with another one of those test cases which
are gradually determining the status of our
insular possessions. This time it is the
Island of Guam that is concerned. AS re-
Gently reported in The Star a marine, SEN
fenced to a long term of Imprisonment out
there, appealed to the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia for writ Of ha-
beas corpus, returnable here in Washington.
The Navy Department has requested the
Attorney General to assign counsel to rep
resent the department at the hearing before
the court OIL the 23d instant. The case
serves to direct the attention of Congress
to the pressing need of the creation of a
form of government by legislation lor
Guam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
EFFECT OF COAL TARIFF
Removal Will Bring in Fuel From
Canadian Side.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, January 14-President
James j. Hill of the Great Northern Rail-
way Company when asked for an opinion
as TO the prospect of relief from fuel famine
by the importation of Canadian coal if the
proposed bill passes Congress said:
With duties on Canadian coal abolished
a large amount of Nova Scotia and Cane
Breton coal will reach New England and
Will relieve the pressure on Pennsylvania
and West Virginia mines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
Pennsylvania Enjoined From
Removing Its Wires.
DECISION AT TRENTON
ACTION BASED ON STATUTE OF
1866.
Any Telegraph Company May Erect
Lines Along Post Roads Of
the United States.

TRENTON, \. J., January lin tho
United States circuit court. district of New
Jersey, decision was filed today in favor
of the Western Union Telegraph Company
restraining the Pennsylvania railroad from
interfering with the company's lines along
the road. The injunction is made perma-
nent.
The decision. as handed down. recites the
following United States statute, enacted
July q, 1866:
ANY telegraph company now organized,
or which may hereafter be organized under
the laws of any state. shall have the right
to construct, maintain and operate tele-
graph lines over and along any military or
post roads of the United States which have
been, or may hereafter be declared such by
law, but such lines of telegraph shall be so
constructed and maintained not to inter-
fere with the ordinary travel on such mill
tary roads," All railroads are declared by
law to be post roads.
Has Never Reached Supreme Court.
The decision continues: while the ques-
ton here at issue has not had judicial in
depreciation by the court of last resort, the
statute Of July 81 1866. applicable to
post roads. has several times been before
the courts for their construction. 1t has
been held that because of this law, one
company having exclusive privileges under
the state law cannot prohibit the erection
of the telegraph lines of another company
on the post roads of the United States
where such other companies have accepted
the provisions of the act of July "a. 1866,
when those in control OF such roads have
given their assent.
at has also been decided in United States
agt. Union Pacific Railroad Company That
no railroad company owning a post road or
the United States over which interstate
commerce Is carried can. consistently
with the act of July a. 1866, bind itself by
agreement to exclude from its roadway any
telegraph company Incorporated under the
laws of a state, which accepts the proviS-
ions of the act and desires the use of that
roadway for its lines in such manner as
will not interfere with the ordinary travel
thereon
Injunction Made Permanent.
The deciding judge. in closing, said: I'm
view Of the facts presented and for the
reason stated, have decided to make per-
manent this injunction. In this way the
defendants will have an opportunity to ap-
peal to the next term of the circuit court
of appeals: while, should the rule be dis
charged, the complainant would have no
appeal, and the injury to it's property,
which is threatened, would have been ac-
complished before the case had been prop
erly considered"
The contention of the defendant COM
pany that it has entered into a new con-
tract with another telegraph company. and
right-of-way for the lines of more than one
telegraph company, the decision says,
ought to await the final det termination OF
the cause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
Transferred to Government.

BY deed placed on record today Michael
1. Weller and Rita Weller, his wife, con-
veyed to the United States all Of square S53,
and also all their interest in square 854.
The property is bounded by L and N, 5th
and 9th streets southeast, and is opposite
the northwest portion of the navy yard
grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
JUDGE DAY NoN-CoMMITTAL.
Has Not Heard of His Appointment to
Supreme Bench.

CINCINNATI, January 14.-Judge VIM.
R. Day, who is sitting as a member Of the
United States court of appeals, when asked
about the reported appointment of him
self as an associate justice of the United
States Supreme Court said he had no in
formation of the appointment. He de-
clined to answer a further question wheth-
er he had been consulted by the President
with reference to such an appointment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
TO SEIZE THE COAL MINES.
Provisions Of Resolution introduced
by Chairman Jenkins.

The feasibility of government control OF
''all coal, coal beds and coal mines in the
United States" is suggested in resolution
introduced in the House today by Chair
man Jenkins Of the House committee on the
judiciary.
The resolution, which has been referred
to the eonmittee on rules, provides:
That the committee on the judiciary be
and is hereby directed to investigate and
report to this House. with all convenient
speed. the opinion of that committee as to
the power OF Congress TO declare that
necessity has arisen for taking possession
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
WANT THE ARMY MANEuvERs.
Residents Of Pacific Coast Will Com,
municate With officials Here.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 14.-An at
tempt is being made to have the govern.
ment hold the great annual maneuvers be.
tween the army and navy on the Pacific
coast next year. 1t has been learned from
a reliable source at the Preside that the
Secretary Of War and the Secretary Of
the Navy are to be communicated with in
regard to the matter, and a request, backed
by what are deemed excellent reasons, Is
to be made that these officials order the
great mimic to war take place along the
coast OF California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
Minister Bowen at Kingston.

Notification of the arrival at Kingston,
Jamaica, this morning Of the Dolphin,
with United States minister to Venezuela
and Mrs. Bowen aboard, reached the State
and Navy departments today. Upon the
departure Of the Dolphin from that port
after coaling the Washington authorities
will be advised Of the Dolphin's itinerary 1t
Is expected that Minister Bowen will land
at Tampa or Charleston to escape rough
weather on Hatteras, and come on to
Washington by rain. thus arriving here sew
ieral days sooner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
To Vestibule Street Cars.

A communication urging an amendment
to the pending bill to regulate street rail-
ways In the District Of Columbia Is sue-
gested to Chairman Babcock in commun-
ication from G. c. M. Browne of IA r
street northeast so as to compel the ves-
tibuling of all street cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14

The proof that an article
deserves public confidence
is inviting public attention
to it-otherwise advertis-
ing. It's only the article of
merit that can stand pub
licity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14

Mr. Tongues Body En- Route Home.
CHICAGO. January 1.-the special train
bearing the body of the late Representa-
tive Tongue OF Oregon passed through here
today. en- route to Hiilsboro. Ore, where
the tnterment VIII tAlEo plAco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14

Library Deficiency Estimate.
Z A deficiency estimate Of 10000 for fuel
and lights for the Library OF Congress has
been transmitted to the House by Secretary
Shaw from superintendent Bernard r.
Green.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14

To Abandon Part Of W Street.
A bill was introduced in the House today
by Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin.
providing for the abandonment OF W street
northeast. between Lincoln and Rhode ISL
and avenues. 1esl &
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
THE UNSUNO HEROES.
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR.

heroes who in the countrys need
cornheld the
They in
hillside.
the rivers the valleys
And the OF the
the sheet
their shroud
o God Of he les who n thy hand
fight
They
And them brief
Give hou some their might
fight
That he may tel o
pride Of
a for the he aw
forth the
a who fell bloody
struggled Cod
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
How a Great Song Was Made

u IzET, the famous composer of
n Carmen and HaIevy. his
librettist. had a warm argument
over the original score of the toreador
song. When Bizet submitted ii to Ha-
levy's judgment the latter remarked
that 1t was good-too good in fact
IT'S so good he continued, that it
will never be popular. The public won't
comprehend IL. You ought to put more
snap and swing into it. and then you
will get your encores.''
Great heavensl" retorted the piuued
Bizet, do you want me to write for the
slums? % and he went out of the room in
huff. Thinking over his associates ad-
vice. however, he concluded to try the
effect OF a revision. and SO changed the
score that it bore but little resemblance
to its original estate.
Listen TO this" he said later, re-
turning to Halevy's apartment; there
is my toreador idea written down to
your popular level"
Halevy, after listening to it., warmly
approved OF the new score, and the
song was given as we now have 1t. Ii
was the great success of the first night,
while the rest OF the opera failed for a
time TO command popular favor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
d TWO HEROES OF BALAKLAVA D

the allied armies of England. France.
Turkey. and Sardinia. already suffering
from lack of proper nourishment and
from unaccustomed climatic conditions.
from receiving their supplies.
The two armies lay a mile apart, the
Russians occupying a position on an
eminence which could be reached only
by crossing a plain Two guns from
this superior position had harassed the
English camp all the morning of the
25th of October. At about 10 a. m. orders
came from Lord Raglan, commander-in-
chief of the English, for the cavalry to
charge these guns. The order was de-
livered to Lord Lucan, who, subsequent
events seem TO prove, knew the Russian
battery consisted OF more than two
guns It is supposed that this maneuver
was only 10 prove the strength Of the
enemy's position, which was unsupported
by the rank and file.
About 600 cavalry, consisting of de-
tachments from the InniskiIlens, Scots
Greys, Seventh Black Horse, Seven
teenth Lancers and Thirteenth Light
Dragons, were selected for the charge.
When three-fourths of the distance
across the plain had been covered. not
two, but twenty Russian guns, arranged
in a semicircle, and until that time en-
tireIy concealed, opened FIRE with grape,
canister and shrapnel. AS the brigade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

and / had begun TO be a little slow at
the game. So I looked about for some
novelty which would allow me to remain
in the theatrical business.
Il hit upon training animals. First, it
was a troupe of dogs, but there were
so many at the business. ] gave that
idea up in a short while. l figured that
goats would be great novelty. so
began TO get troupe together.
Thinking goats were as easily train
ed as dogs l bought six, but soon found
that only one was worth teaching.
bought ten more. but only two proved
to have the artistic temperament. Be
fore 1 was able to get six good candi-
dates, l had tried over twenty-five ami
mails.
Wins Their Confidence.
"A troupe of dogs can be placed on the
stage in three months. but it took me
eighteen TO get my goats in shape for
their acts If you want to DO anything
with goats. you have to get their full
confidence first. Sugar and a handful of
oats now and then will accomplish this.
Then your trouble commences. Tie
uISt Slcp III lDtiI stage II dln4lS - ~
teach them to take up a certain posi-
tion on a certain STOOL i used to do
this by leading each goat to its stool
by rope tied TO its horns. I never
whip q goat--it makes them stupid and
frightened.
1T took me two months to stool-break
a goat. Once you get this far the rest
follows more easily. Four hours a day
was all l spent on my goats. longer
time would tire them out.
A Tight-R Rope Walker.
Il spent seven months teaching one
! of my goats to walk a tight rope. 1t
was heart breaking work-severaI times
| gave il up in despair. but took il
up again and finally succeeded That's
the same story every animal trainer
will tell you. It's a case OF pIod, pIod,
| plod. and keep on Flooding. In teaching
any animal a trick. never give up Keep
/ at IL and you must succeed