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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09

strict a double-track extension beginning
at the intersection of East Capitol street
and 1st street east, south on list Street east
to &, street south, there to connect with the
now existing tracks of the Anacostia and
Potomac River Railroad Company at h
street 1t is provided that where the routes
provided for in this act coincide with the
routes of existing street railways one set OF
tracks shall be used in common upon terms
mutually agreed upon, or. in case of dis
agreement. upon terms determined by the
Supreme Court of the Distffct of Columbia,
which is authorized and directed to give
hearing to the interested parties and to fix
the terms of the joint trackase.
The City and Suburban railway of Wash
ington and the Washington Railway and
Electric Company shall have, over the
routes provided for, the same rights pow
and privileges they have or may haze
by law over their other routes and be sub
ject to the other provisions of their chart
ers and of law. The right to alter or amend
his act is reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Mr., TELLTE;'RESuMES
Charges the Press With Being
III al. LIS
Subsidized.
OPPOSES CUBAN BILL
nrecusS,r, IS, .a .curv
ITY FoR1REc1PRoc1TY.
Mr.. Morgan Follows, Also Speaking
Against the Recommendations
to House COMMITTEES.
OPPOSES CUBAN BILL

After suggestion that the Penrose reso-
luton for an investigation of the Post
Office Department be considered and a
statement by Mr.. Cullom that the Cuban
bill should have the right of way, the
Senate today took up the Cuban bill when
the routine business was completed.
Mr.. Teller continued his speech begun
yesterday. He again took up the question
Of the activity of Gen. Wood while acting
as governor of Cuba, in behalf of Cuban
reciprocity with the, United States: He
said there were official records to show
that the Cuban government had paid to
exceeded $4,000 in that interest during Gen.
Woods administration. He declared that
the press of both the United States and
Cuba had been utilized in support of the
policy Of reciprocity. and quoted figures
showing the amounts paid for newspapers
advocating this policy.
In conclusion, Mr.: Teller said the five
years clause could have no weight, be-
cause no legislative body can bind the act
of a future body. That clause was put in
as sop, he said.
Mr.. Teller was followed by Mr.. Morgan
(Ala.) who also opposed the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS
stmasters and Other Selections Sent
to the Senate.

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Interior: To be agent for the Indians
Ira A. Hatch of South Dakota, at the Chey-
enne River agency.
To be rfgester OF land office-Lee Slower
of South Dakota. at Watertown. 8. d
Navy: To. be commander-Leutenant
Commander Albert B. Willis
To be a neutenant-Lieutenant Gunior
grade) David F. Boyd.
To be an observation-disclosures Luke E.
Wright, junior
Postmasters. - Arkansas-Joel M. NC
C1intock, DuvaH Bluff; Fidelles B. Schoo-
ley, England; Owen J. Owen. jr.. Conway;
Edwin S. Parnell, Junction; Mamie ID.
Savage, Monticello.
California-Harry E. Myers, Yuba CITY
Colorado-Charies T. Tade. Buena Vista.
Georgia-Richard w. Tindall. Jesup
Illinois-David F. Wilcox. Quincy; Put
nam Beckwith. Wenona-
Indiana-Floyd b. Farley. Crown Point
Iowa-Simon d. Breuning, Ashley; Benz
c, Wise. Cascade; Edward A. snyder.
Cedar Falls: Edward Madigan. CiarskVilIe,
Charles F. LIE Compile. Corydon-
Indian territory-Frederick NJ Caller.
Nowata-
Kansas-Henry w. Conrad. Independence:
Harry c. Achenbach, Clay Center.
Kentueky-Shered StanfilI. williamsburg
Maryland-M. w. Thomas, Chestertowi.
Michigan-Burton F. Browne, Harbor
Beach.
Missouri-Charles Casper, Bolton
Montdna-J e. Sheridan Bigumer.
Nebraska--James McNally Edgar.
New Jersey-James L. Mays, Newark.
George w. Cooper, Somerviile
New Ycrk-WarreB j. Martin, Port Ches-
ter: George B. Harmon, Bfockport.
Ohio-Charies c. Dewstoe, Cleveland.
North Dakota. L. Killion, Towner.
'Tennessee-R. C. Couch, Belibuckle.
Vermont-Edward J. Tyler Enosburs
Falls: Harry ]. Fisher, Morrisville; Harlow
C. Aver Richford; Charles f. Hall swan
ton. -
Washington-Harry c. bigger, Slealum
William P Ward, Rosalia.
Oklahoma-W. T. Judkins, Mountain
Park.
west virg: nia-Robert 8. Lovelace, Romeo
verte.
Observation-Disclosures ]. Seeman. Roscobel;
George w. Burchard. Fort Atkinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
NEBRASKA POSTAL SCANDAL.
Further Testimony as to Alleged Sale
of Post Offices.

OMAHA, Neb, December 1.-The federal
grand jury today continued it's Investigation
OF Nebraska post Office appointments, that
under consideration being the alleged con-
spiracy to bride in connection with the nam
ing of postmaster at Alma
Former State Senator Elliott Lowe of
Harlan county was given an opportunity to
testify during the day, and a number of
witnesses from other points were before the
jury.
j. G. Thompson, who came here from
Alma. and who has acted in the capacity of
counsel for Postmaster Mitchell of that city,
was summoned to appear before the grand
jury, and probably will be questioned today.
DR.. w. II. Banwell was called before the
jury. it is stated, to corroborate testimony
given by w. r. Beddeo and former Post
master Billings of Alma, with regard to a
trip taken by him to Denver in company
with Senator Lowe and Beddeo, and of all
legged negotiations for the Alma post Office
appointment.
In a signed Statement DR.. Banwell denies
being party to any money transaction in
connection with the post Office appointment
at Orleans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
BRIEF OF APPELLANTS.
Case of the Northern Securities Com
pany in Supreme Court.

A brief in behalf Of Messrs. j. Pierpont
Morgan, Robert Bacon and Daniel 9. La
mont, appellants, with others. in the case of
the United States against the Northern Sc
curities Company, was filed in the United
States Supreme Court today by Attorneys
Francis Lynde Stetson and David Wilcox.
They claim, on behalf OF their clients, that
the so-called merger was entirely lawful,
and say:
These transactions have consisted merely
in the organization of a lawful corporation
of New Jersey and in the sale to and pur-
chase by il of property lawfully salable
AN acts done in relation to the organiza-
ton of the Northern Securities Company
and to the purchase by it of the shares Of
stock of the railway companies and to the
sale thereof by the owners were expressly
authorized by law The legal effect of the
transaction has been that the owner Of
stock in one of the railway companies has
sold the same to the securities company
and has received therefor stock OF the Sc
cprities company. viii i company owns the
stock not merely of one of the railway
companies, but the stock of both.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES.
Expenditures Authorized by Carnegie
Institution Directors.

The Carnegie Institution trustees at the
afternoon session yesterday authorized an
aggregate expenditure of S373 600 in grants
for scientific researches and $40, coo for pub
licationS during the, ensuing year. These
sums are exclusive Of administrative and in
cidental expenses OF the institution. The
benefciaries are given the option of max
ing public the nature Of. these grants Ac-
ton on request for 1.022 grants. involving
an allowance Of 100000 a year, was in
definitely postponed.
The following officers of the board Of
trustees were elected: Chairman. DR.. John
s. Billings, New York; vice chairman, Eihu
Root, Secretary of War; secretary, Charles
D. Walcott. director of the geological sur
the election of John L. Cadwalader Of New
York to succeed Abram g. Hewitt, de-
ceased; Cleveland F. Dodge, New York, to
succeed William e. Dodge, deceased and
Judge William Writ Howe, New Orleans.
to succeed Justice Edward D. White, re-
signed.
Secretary Hay was chosen a member of
the executive committee in the class of 1905
to succeed Mr.. Hewitt and DR.. 8. Weir Nit
chell and Carroll D.. Wright were reelected
for three years as members of the execu-
tive COMMITTEES.
The board OF trustees and their wives
dined informally at the New Willard last
night. Mr.. Carnegie was present as a
guest of the board
AT the meeting of the executive commit
tee today a number of the larger projects,
such as the establishment Of biological
experiment Laboratories and International
magnetic researches were discussed The
projects require long time in their work
ing out and great deal of correspondence
as to cooperation of other institutions, con-
sideration OF individuals, etc. No conclu-
slons were made known. The meeting was
occupied partly by a consideration of the
official book. which will be out in a few
weeks, with details of the work of the in
stitution during the past Year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Former Decisions overruled.

To nullify attempts of cattle companies
and others to obtain public lands in vio-
lation of the law the Secretary of the In
terror has overruled former decisions OF
the department that widows or minor or
phans of soldiers or sailors do not have
to reside on the land on which they make
homestead entry. The decision. which at
fects a large number of cases and has an
important bearing on the public land
frauds. is made in the case OF Mrs. Anna
Bowes, who made an entry on land In the
Broken Bow district in Nebraska It was
admitted that the entry was made under
an agreement with the Htandar4 Cn1tlo
Company whereby Mrs BeWes at the tiyne
of the entry leased the land to the eem-
Fany, with further agreement that the
company should have the option of pnr-
chase Of the Land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
PER DIEM EMPLOYEES,
Court Denies Them Pay for Sundays
During Leaves.


The Court of Claims has rendered a de-
cision dismissing the petition of. William
w. Taylor, a bookbinder In the govern
ment printing Office, seeking to recover
from the government pay for the Sundays
which interviewed during the time Of the
several leaves of absence granted to him
by the public printer since May IS, 1882"
Under the ruling of the controller of the
currency all regular employees of the gov
eminent, except those paid by the day, have
thirty days annual leave exclusive of Sun
days. which gives about thirty -four days
leave to all except per diem employees.
Mr.. Taylor. as a per diem employee, felt
that he was entitled to these extra Sundays
also, or that they should not be included IN
the thirty days for which he received pay
On annual leave. Employees of of the gov
eminent printing Office have all been inter
ested in the outcome.
The decision was rendered by Justice
Peelle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
RETAINING ARID LANDS.
Secretary Hitchcock Reports ON Prog
ress Of the Work.

Secretary Hitchcock transmitted to the
House today report Of the reclamation
service, showing the work done and In
progress toward retaining arid lands dur
ing "the season Of 1908" The Secretary
says: 1.-THE director has stated that a
practical application Of the provisions of
the law during the one and one-half years
Of its existence has shown them to be
effective, and that SO far as can be fore
seen at the present time no further legisla-
ton Is required. the present law having
been found to be of sufficient scope to ac-
complish its purpose of reclamation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
DISABLED, YET REACHES PORT.
Red Line Steamer With 900 Passengers
Makes Queenstown.

QUEENSTOWN. December 9.-The Red
Star Line steamer Kroonland, which sailed
from Antwerp for New York December 8,
and reported by wireless telegraph yester-
day that her steering gear was disabled and
that she was returning here. arrived today
without assistance.
Her steering gear was disabled yesterday
morning. but she had little difficulty in
steering by means Of her twin screws. The
Kroonland has 800 passengers on board
1t Is anticipated that they will be trans
ferred to the White Star Line steamer
Teutonfc tomorrow and proceed to New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
,patch to TIE Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to TIE Evening Star.
BALTIMORE. Md. December 8.-FLDUR =
Steady, unchanged; receipts, 81, 232 barrels
wHEAT-DulI; spot contract. S7as7K; spot No
red western. 6sesSH; December. 87a874; Janu-
airy, 09xa66; February. 66Ha68z: May, S6M
steamer No. red. 75ha75k; receipts. 81 ,201 hush
els; expcrts S,000 bushels. Southern BY sample,
73a81 southern on grade, 79a87.
C0RN-Firm: spot, cid. 4eAa485: spot. new,
41H; December, 4SAazSh; year: l71az7x: Janu-
airy, ]z1za47&; steamer mixed. z31zA45z: reee s<s.
1906 bushels New sonthein white corn, SOFA
s7sh: aew crrtisrn yellow corn. 9ehaz7k
OATE-Steady; No. white. a; No. mixe4
3gaaelx; rseeiPts. IA, 100 bushels.
RYEF FINN: No. 2, 90; No. 2 western. "a; re-
caipts TIT bushels
HAY-Stoady, uBehanepd.
CRAM FREiGHT8- QUIET, Unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Port Opened to Trade.

The State Department received cable
gram today from Mr.. RUSSELL United States
charge at Caracas. stating that the Vene-
zueian government had decreed the OPEN
ing to trade Of the port of Cristobal Colon.
on the bay OF the same name, on the west
shore OF the gulf of Paria- Mr.. Russell
also reports that when that port Is opened
the government will open the port of Ciudad
Bolivar. on the Orinoco. which has been
closed to trade for the past year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
REMANDED FOR SENTENCE.
Colored Man Pleads Guilty to Murder
ous Assault on Policeman.

John c. Smith, colored, pleaded guilty to-
day in Criminal Court No. to charge OF
assaulting Crossing Policeman George w.
Osburn and Policeman Claiming M Ed
wards with intent to kill the evening OF NO
vember 10 last Pleas of not guii'y ~efe
entered by Smith to indictments for ropoery
and bousehreaking. He was remanded to
await sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Over Request for the Opening
Of Win.
RUSSIA INTERFERES
ARRIVAL OF RUSSIAN SQUADRON
AT CHEMULPo.
Objection Continues to Opening Yon-
gampho to Commerce of the
World.

TOXIC December "a strong Russian
squadron, consisting of eight warships, m
GLIDING two battle ships, has arrived at Che
mulpo. Corea. the port of Seoul, the capital,
to support Russia's opposition to the pro-
posed opening of Yongampho to the COM
merce of the world. The Russians threaten
to land 5000 men and march on Seoul
should Corea diregard their warning.
Russia Continues to Fortify.
1t has been repeatedly reported that the
Russians have been fortifying Yongampho
on the Yalu river. but the reports to this
effect appear to have been greatly eXag-
geratd.
Japan and Great Britain on October IL,
according to a dispatch from Picking, asked
for the opening of Yongampho TO the com
merce of the world, and the Corean for
egn minister consented, subject to the
approval of the Emperor of Corea, Whch
was withheld owing, 1t was said. TO
strenuous protest made by the Russian
minister to Corea, NJ. Pavlon, although TINS
subsequently was denied.
Objected to Russian Interference.
Corea was then said to have strongly
objected to Russa's interference as being
a violation of Corea's sovereign rights.
Later it was asserted that Japan insisted
on the recognition of her influence in Corea
and the opening OF 1ongamPho or otiiei
ports to foreign trade.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg November
% said Russia was willing to concede some
thing, but she opposed the opening of Yong
anlpho on account of its proximity to the
mouth of the Yalu river, taking the GROUND
that it would threaten her interests ana
complicate her difficulties in Manchuria.
Some days later it was announced that
Admiral Alexief. the Russian viceroy OF
the far east had sent number OF war
ships to Chemulpo.
Minister Allen Interviews Emperor.
A dispatch to the Associated Press from
Seoul. Corea, December 5, announced that
Minister Allen that day had long inter-
view with the Emperor of Corea on the SUB
iect of the request of the United States for
the opening of Wiju. on the Yalu river 10
the commerce of the world.
The Corean government, 1t was aodeo'
has been placed in a dilemma by the de-
mand Of the United States.
1t was pointed out at the time the dis
patch of December was received from
Seoul that WIFI was selected by the United
States as prospective port, instead DE
Yongampho because, lying forty miles
above the latter port, the country within
that limit would likewise be open to traffic
and neutraIized. a substantial gain in the
extent of the market afforded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
EFFORT AT SUICIDE.
Woman Attempts to Jump Into the
River.

Mrs. Ellen Gardner. ffty-eight years old.
whose home is at 223 18th street southwest.
went to the 1Ith street wharf this morning
about IL o'clock and. 1t is said, made an
attempt to jump in the river. Policeman
Singleton L. Cooper was on duty at the
wharf at the time and grabbed her as she
was about to go into the water He escort
ed her to the fourth precinct police station
and reported her case to Sanitary Odicer
Frank, who directed the police surgeons to
examine her in order to be able to pass
upon her mental condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
CHICAGO AFTER CONVENTION.
Delegation En- Route Here includes
Fifty Prominent Citizens.

CHICAGO. December 9.-The Chicago dele
cation which will try. to secure the repub-
Hcan national convention for this city left
for Washington today over the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad.
The delegation is headed by President
James Jay Sheriden of the Hamilton Club,
which took the initiative in the attempt to
get the convention. and includes fifty prom
inent citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
THE MERCHANT MARINE.
Commission Proposed to Consider
Method Of Developing It.

Representative Gardner Of Massachusetts
introduced bill today creating a commits
sion to consider and recommend legislation
for the development Of the American me:-
chant marine. The commission Is to be
composed of the Secretary Of the Navy
Postmaster General. the Secretary Of Com
merce and Labor. and three members each
Of the Senate and House. The commission
is to investigate and report to Congress at
Its next session what legislation is desir
able for the development of the American
merchant marine commerce and incidental
ly for a national ocean mail service Of ade-
quate auxiliary naval cruisers and naval
reserves The investigation Is to be con-
Quoted by hearings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
STATUS OF NOMINATIONS.
Resolution of Inquiry introduced by
Senator TiIlman.

Senator Tillman has prepared resolution
directing the judiciary committee to in
quire as to the Status of nominations that
failed in the last session and were renewed
at the beginning of the present session of
Congress. The inquiry is for the purpose of
developing the present position Of Gen.
Iector of the port of Charleston, s. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
NEW COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Senator Beveridge Delivers Address at
inaugural.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, December 9.-Dr.
Edwin Holt Hughes was inaugurated presi-
dent Of Depauw University at Greencastle
today. Guests included a number of COL
lege and university presidents and alumni
from all parts Of the country
Senator Albert J. Beveridge, who was
graduated from Depauw In 1885, delivered
the principal address, his subject being
THE School and the Nation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
A Colored Messengers Death.

Isaac c. Goodman, a coiored messenger
in the office OF the iife.saving service.
Treasury Department, died yesterday after
noon after a weeks tllness Wednesday
morning OF last. week. as he was preparing
to leave his home for the department. he
was stricken with paralysis, and from that
time did not regain full consciousness.
Mr.. Goodman's qualities of character had
won for him the warm commendation of
those with whom his duties In the depart
ment brought him IN contact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Miss Gould at Newport News.

Special Dispatch u The Evening Star.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. December o.
The Fort Monroe Army Y. NJ. c.. A. build
ing. donated to the soldiers of the fort by
Miss Helen Miller Gould. the New York
philanthropist, was formally dedicated this
morning at 10 o'clock In the presence of q
large crowd. in which Miss Gould herself
was included. A reception in Miss GouI s
honor will take place tonight in the new
building and tomorrow she will go to Nor
folk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09

'The Interior Department has suspended
Thomas NcNrtt. Q special agent Of the
general Land ofics.- a. q result ef tbs In
vestigation OF thu, puhaie Lard frauds In
onagon. McNutt was apDe1ntnd shout =
y1af 40 AoA Indiana.
spector n. Green, IN report on thu tnves-
tigation Of the .fraaede n OreGon. His re-
port intimstsA thai = proneeatten h the
courts might follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09

BuTrER.Firm; fancy initiation. 1oa2o; fsqep
creamery, 2sa27: fancy isdle iea rs; store packSd
15a17.
E9GS-Firm; 10.
CHEESE-Steady; large at u: medium at iasS
small at l1f
SUGAR-Weak; coarse. graduated, fine 4seIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Favorable Report ON Treaty.

The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tons today authorized a favorable report
on the naturalization treaty between the
United States and Hayti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1419 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Rear Admiral oherardi Dying.

STAFFORD. Conn. December 9-Rear
Admiral Bancroft Gherardi. United States
navy. retired, is dying at his home here,
from diabetes complicated with neprhitis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09

Sales-Regular call, Il O'Clock Washington
Railway and Electric As 81 900 at IT'S. 81 600 at
71%. ~. :.
Washington Gas cert. 81 900 at ia. $40 at ia.
81 900 at IA, $500 at ia.
Union Trust and Storage 20 at IO7k
Mergenthaler Linotype. l at 1854, 10 at 1875.
After call-Washingtou Gas cert, 500 at ia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Today's Goverument Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s937,210; government receipts
from internal revenue. sS4s 74e; customs,
81 IA J61; miscellaneous, $249 4O4 Expendi-
lures. 1,490.OOO. Available cash balance.
$226, Oh 922 Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09

Adolf Won Hausemann Dead.
BERLIN, December 9.-AdoIf Won Hause-
nam. head Of the Dtsconto aeseilschafs y
dead.