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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
FEARS FOR FISHERMEN
Forty-Seven Believed to Have
Drowned.
LIVED IN HUTS ON ICE
STORM AT SAGINAW BAY CAUGHT
THEM UNAWAREs.
Their Temporary Homes Crushed in
the Breaking Up Caused
by the Storm. -.
LIVED IN HUTS ON ICE

CHICAGO, February 5.-It is feared that
1orty-seven went to their death In the storm
which struck Saginaw bay Tuesday night,
says dispatch to the Tribune from Bay
City, Mich. The men were living In shanties
Quilt on the Ice. The storm burst without
warning. 1t was accompanied by a blind
Ing swirl of snow and the waves crushed
the Ice In the bay upon which the fisher
mems nuts We're standing into a grinding
crunching mass Nothing has been seen OF
men or shanties since. 1t is known that
two were drowned and little hope is ex-
pressed for the others
Jas l.. Fisk, a fish buyer, who spent the
night In his station, came to the city last
night and said that prior to the storm he
could see plainly dozen shanties and men
moving about them, but in the morning
there was no sign of human life on the
bay. Two men who We're in a shanty not
far from his place were lost during the
night, cakes of ice having smashed their
shantieS to pieces. He says the other fish
ermen could hardly have escaped, as they
We're still farther out and near the scene OF
the first breaking up of the ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
NEW ARMY POST.
Purchase Of Site Near Indianapolis
is Desired

Under authority of a recent act of Con-
gress, the Secretary of War has directed
the abandonment and sale of the military
reservation occupied by the government
arsenal in the city of Indianapolis and
the purchase of the property known as
"Site No. T." or The Lawrence Site," a
few miles outside of the city, for mill
tary purposes. The arsenal property is
appraised at $4,000 and the purchase
price of the proposed site is s1S0.Oo0. Con-
gress will be asked to appropriate the
difference.
The War Department has issued the fol-
lowing memorandum in regard to its ac-
ton:
desirable in all respects of all the sites
examined, including the Schofield SITE 1t
possesses the advantages of good building
sites, suitable grounds for the various
military exercises, fairly good target
ranges, excellent transportation facilities
by steam and electric railways in both
directions east and west; located within
four miles of the large car sheds and
round house at Brightwood. Ind. on the
Big -Four railroad. This railroad line runs
through one corner of the tract, and pro-
vides quick and ample means of trans
portation for troops in any direction. Fan
creek on the border Of this tract will af-
ford swimming pool facilities for the en-
plant on the post grounds The electric
railroad has subordinate power station
located at Lawrence, distant about one
mile, from which electricity for lighting
purposes can be obtained at a reasonable
cost"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
WILL RECOVER LOST JEWELS.
Mrs. Brady of San Antonio Had Lost
So 600 Worth

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, February 1.-THE
arrival in this city of Mrs. ]. b. Brady,
wealthy woman of San Antonio. today, ac-
companied by ]. d. Womack chief of de-
tectives of that city, proved the sequel to-
the arrest of Roland Fitchue, a negro, in
this city December %, 1862 and explained
the mystery of robbery that occurred on
Pullman coach near Rogers, Ark. two
years and a half ago, when diamonds and
JeWelry aggregating in value So. 900 were
taken from a berth occupied by Mrs. Bra
dy. This jewelry was recently found in
the possession of the negro and his family.
That the negroes had diamonds was made
known to the police by a quarrel among
themselves. Thomas Fitchue complained
to the police that his brother, Roland Fit.
chue, had robbed him of valuable diamonds,
which, he Said were heirioorls in his fam
fly; but the police did not accept his story,
and learned upon investigating that Thorn
as Fitchue was the porter on the train at
the time Mrs. Brady was robbed. An OF
the jewelry has not been recovered, but
Fitchue has informed Mrs. Brady that the
stones not in his possession are in a north
ern city and will soon be returned to her.
Mrs. Brady will not remain here to prose.
cute Fitchue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
INSTRUCTED TO RESIST.
Senate Conferees on New Department
Bill Told to Stand Firm.

The Senate committee on commerce today,
by unanimous vote, instructed its conferees
on the department Of commerce bill to stand
by the position Of the Senate on the inter-
state commerce commission and to resist
the efforts Of the House conferees to have
the commission placed under the direction
of the head Of the proposed new depart
ment. The question of the deadlock on the
subject was brought to the attention of the
committee by Senator Hanna, chairman OF
the conferees, and there was general ex-
preston of the members Of the committee
to the effect that the usefulness Of the
interstate commission would be minimized
by subordinating it to any Of the govern
ment departments. The conferees will meet
again tomorrow and will continue their eff
forts to reach an agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
TO PREVENT GENERAL WAR.
Secretary Hay Trying to Effect Peace
in Central America.

Secretary Hay is doing his best to prevent
what threatens to be a general war in Cen
trail America. OF course, in doing so he is
acting merely as a good friend, for he has
made it plain to the representatives of the
Central American republics who have ap-
preached him on the subject that the Unit
ed States government has no warrant for
interference in their troubles, and all that
he can do is to advise them to follow ways
OF peace.
This was diplomatic day at the State De-
partment, and there was an unusually
strong representation Of ministers and
charges from Central America. They were
an In state of suppressed excitement over
the possibilities Of a general war and had
good deal of information to communicate
respecting the political conditions in their
own countries which have resulted in tine
alignment Of Honduras, Nicaragua and
Salvador against Guatemala, which perhaps
might count on the support of Costa Rio
IN case of trouble. Personal ambitions on
uhe part OF presidential candidates appear
to be at the root of all these disturbances
as they are heard at the State Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
FOR ENGRAVING BUREAU.
Senator Fairbanks Introduces Bill to
Put Up Another Building.

Senator Fairbanks introduced a bill in
the Senate today appropriating $215O00 for
a new building for the bureau Of engraving
and printing, to be located on the site now
occupied by the laundry and stables Of that
bureau. During the past few days Senator
Fairbanks and Representative Mercer,
chairman of the committees on public
buildings and grounds Of the Senate and
House of Representatives, respectively,
have personally investigated the needs Of
the bureau of engraving and printing by
visiting that locality and seeing the crowd
ed condition Of the present quarters.
The work Of the bureau has grown to
such an extent that to avoid overtime and
night work it will be necessary to have
more space. In order to avoid these con-
ditions a larger building is desired. 1t is
proposed to connect this building to the
present building by an underground tun-
mel. The supervising architect of the
treasury has prepared plans for suitable
building. A new laundry and stable are
to be put up on land to be secured in the
vicinity. either by purchase or condemna-
ton.
The building proposed is designed to be
AZ feet wide by 24S feet long. with two
stories and a basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
THEIR STATUS DEFINED.
Army Contract Surgeons and Contract
Dental Surgeons.

The War Department has decided that
civilian physicians and dentists may be en-
ployed as contract surgeons and contract
dental surgeons under contracts entered
into by or with the authority of the sur
geon general of the army They are en-
titled to the transportation and fuel al
lowances Of first lieutenants, and when on
duty at post or station where quarters In
Kind are provided by the United States they
will be entitled to the quarters allowed by
regulation to an assistant surgeon of the
rank OF first lieutenant; they are not en-
Titled to communication Of quarters, nor to
the 10 per centum increase of pay when
serving beyond the territorial limits of the
United States.
The services rendered by contract sur
geon are not restricted to those of a purely
professional character; on the contrary, his
eligibility for duty is the same as that of
an assistant surgeon, except in so far as it
Is limited by the fact that he is not com
.missioned officer. A contract surgeon though
not eligible for detail on court-martial may
prefer charges against enlisted men and
may be detailed on councils of administra-
ton. boards Of survey and as post treas
urer, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
CARS RUNNING AS USUAL.
Troops Still Guarding the Lines at
Waterbury, Conn.

WATERBURY, Conn, February 5.-Au
was quiet in the street railway strike situa-
ton this morning Various military COM
panies continued on guard at the power
house and car barns of the Connecticut
Railway and Lighting Company and at the
terminus Of the company line in Brooklyn.
After midnight there was some unex-
planned pistol firing and an outbreak by q
crowd of drunken men, who hurled empty
beer bottles at a passing trolley car In
Brooklyn. But since then no disturbance
of any sort has been reported. Cars ran
unmolested this morning.
Rumors that an effort was being made to
secure settlement of the strike were re-
newed when Mayor Kilduff and other city
officials went into conference again today.
Colonel Burpee, attorney for the Connecd-
cut Railway and Lighting Company, made
the announcement this morning that the 1st
regiment will be Withdrawn from the city
and its place taken By the Naval Reserves.
This action is said to have been determined
on because the conduct of the Ist Regiment
men, majority OF whom are union men,
bers has not been satisfactory to the Off
cials at brigade headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
FACTIONS STILL FAR APART.
Compromise Propositions in Statehood
Fight Without Result.

Three propositions for compromise of the
statehood fight, being variations of the
original plan of compromise, have been
under consideration and have been found
inadequate to bring the opposing factions
together. 1t was said this afternoon that
no definite progress had been made.
The forces of the statehood boomers are
so heterogeneous that difficulty is expert
enced in finding common ground upon
which all can meet. On the other hand the
opposition Is compact and harmonious. The
combination of republicans who want the
states admitted for various reasons with
the democrats who desire admission for
other and different reasons Senator Quay
is finding little bit hard to handle
1t was said today that the opposition to
the omnibus bill believe it will be possible
to prevent statehood legislation at this ses-
sion entirely or to dictate the terms of the
compromise in case legislation is secured.
SO as to remove the Questionable features
of the pending bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Sketch Of His Life.

Henry iIaurens Dawes was born at Cum
ington, Hampshire county, Mass, October
30 1916 He was graduated from Yale Col
lege in 1899, and taught school for a short
time He then edited newspaper at
Greenfield, Mass, and, taking up the pro-
fesson of law, was admitted to the bar in
1912. practicing at North Adams, where he
conducted the Transcript.
He served in the lower house of tine Mass
;ohusetts state legislature in 1889 and in
1850 In 1853 he was a member Of the state
constitutional convention, ard from that
year until 1851 he was attorney for the
western district of Massachusetts,
In the last-nained year he was elected to
the national House of Representatives
where he remained until 1915. While in
the House he took notable part in anti
slavery legislation during and subsequent
to the civil war. He was also prominent
as chairman of the committees on elections.
ways and means and appropriations. He
also took a prominent part in framing tar
iff legislation, particularly in fixing the DUTY
wool and woolen goods in 1868.
Succeeded Charles Sumner.
He was elected to the United States Sen
ate in 1875 as the successor of Charles Sum-
ner IN 1869 he founded the system of daily
weather reports, established the fish COM
mission, helped the Washington monument
toward its completion, and originated many
other valuable measures.
He was the author of the severalty law,
dividing Indian lands. and as chairman of
the Indian committee of the Senate spent
much time in examining into and adjusting
affairs In the Indian reservations, in sup
plying Indians with schools, and in much
other legislation for their benefit.
In 1893 he retired from the Senate, and
since that time was chairman of the COM
mission to the Five Civilized Tribes, and up
to the time of his death actively connected
with the Indian Rights Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
CAPT. COLBY KILLED.
Mistaken for Robber by Policeman
at Plymouth, N. H.

PLYMOUTH, N. H, February Capt.
George H. Colby, the Boston and Maine
station agent here was shot and killed by
mistake by Policeman Lewis G. Mills early
today. The station had been robbed during
the night, and Capt. Colby with others had
started on a locomotive in pursuit of the
thieves. Policeman Mills, who was also
searching for the robbers, came upon Colby
standing on the railroad track. Each mis-
took the other for one of the thieves. Mills
fired Colby received two bullets in his
body and died shortly aftefward.
He was quartermaSter of the 1st New
HAMPSHIRE Regiment during the Spanish
war, and had been representative in the
legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
To Amend the District Bill.

Senator Mallory has given notice of an
amendment to the District bill appropriat-
ing $4,000 for grading, regulating and mac
adamizing Albemarle street from Connecti-
cut avenue to Rock Creek Park.
Senator Teller has given notice of an
amendment to the District bill appropriat-
Ing 5000 to grade and macadamize Goth
street east from Queens Chapel road to
Brentwood road.
Senator Gallinger has given notice of an
amendment to the District bill appropriat-
ing $1,000 to grade. regulate and macadam-
tze Chesapeake street along the southern
boundary of Reno subdivision, from Wis
consin avenue to Grant road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
COAL TRANSPORTATION.
Report Of the Investigation by Mr..
Littlefield's Committee

The subcommittee Of the House commit
tee on merchant marine and fisheries, OF
which Representative Littlefield is chair
man, and which was charged with an in
vestigation Of the subject of coal transpor-
tation, made an informal report to the full
committee today on the hearing recently
held in Boston. Mr.. Littlefield informed the
committee of the facts developed by the
testimony thus far taken by the subcom-
mittee, without expressing an opinion. The
subcommittee was authorized to continue its
investigation and to visit such cities as may
be deemed necessary. The subcommittee
will go to New York and Philadelphia to
take further testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
PRESIDENT KELLER DENIES.
Says Letter Carriers Association Did
Not Defeat Mr.. Loud.

President Keller of the National Associa-
tion of Letter Carriers has appeared before
the civil service commission to give an ex-
PLANTATION of the charges made against him
to the effect that he and his organization
were too active during the last political
campaign. Mr.. Keller is letter carrier en-
ployed in Cleveland, Ohio, and he has been
asked to explain what part he played in the
campaign which resulted In the defeat of
Representative Loud of California. 1t was
charged that through the letter carriers or
ganization the defeat Of Mr.. Loud was ac-
complished
Mr.. Keller denied that either he or his or
ganization had any part in the campaign
whatever. He did not deny, however, that
the carriers individually might have aided
very materially in Mr.. Loud's defeat.
The matter is being considered by the civil
service commission and a report will be
made shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
The crum Nomination Discussed.

The nomination of DIR. w. d. Crum. col
ored. to be collector Of the port at Charles
ton. g. c.. was discussed today by the SEN
ate committee on commerce. but action
again was postponed. There was sufficient
expression OF opinion to lead members pres
ent to eorclude that II a vote should be
taken the committee would record itself In
opposition TO Crum's confirmation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05

conscious condition, the physicians recog-
nizing from the first that death was in
evltable.
Two of the former senator's three chill
dren are attorneys. Harry l.. Dawes is a
member of a legal firm here, while Chester
NJ is attorney for the Chicago, Burlng-
ton and Quincy railroad at Chicago Miss
Anna Dawes was we'll known in Washing
ton during her fathers residence at the
capital. When President Roosevelt visited
Pittsfield last fall he called upon the vet
eran statesman. 1t was while returning
from the visit to the Dawes house that
the serious trolley accident occurred, in
which the President figured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
To Bring the Remains Home.

From the Senate committee on the Dis
trict Of Columbia today a favorable report
was made to the Senate on the bill to per-
mit the removal OF the remains Of Irene
Marie Donaldson and her daughter, Irene
Marie Donaldson. from Sante Domingo to
the District Of Columbia for burial. This
bill has been approved by the health de-
partment of the DISTRICT. AS Mrs Donald
SON and her daughter died Of yellow fever
the law operates against their removal for
burial In the District but Investigations re-
Gently conducted by the late Major Walter
G. Reed ahowed that this can be done with
out danger OF infectioSE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Fourth-class Postmasters.

There were fifty-eigha fourth class post
masters appointed today. Of whom forty
nine will fill vacancies created by death or
resignation and five. WIN taRe places va
Gated by removal from ofice by reason Of
the expiration of four years term of service.
OF those appointed the following are for
Virginia: Eli Wade. Beanford Floyd coun-
ty. vice Noah Coz. resigned; Alexander L.
Martin, Hallsboro'. C6esterdeld county,
vice John H. Martin, 5decea1ed; John e.
Roe Love Mills, Wastlfngtous county, vice
David A. Gray, reatgna6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Liner Moltke Detained.

NEW YORK, February 5.-The Hamburg
American liner Moltke, which was prevent
ed from sailing yesterday because OF the
non-arrival of her coal supply, got away
this morning She is bound for Aediterra-
mean ports The American line steamer st.
Paul and the Teutonic OF the White star
line which were detained yesterday for the
same reason, expect to san some time To-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Detroit and the Fortune Of the South
Atlantic squadron left Para yesterday for
Bahia. and the Montgomery Of the same
squadron left Bahia for Montevideo.
The battleship squadron left ST. Kits this
morning for Ponce.
The Rainbow has left Manila for Hong
Kong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
HENRY |. DAWES DEAD
Former Senator From Massa-
chusetts Passes Away.
SICK SINCE CHRISTMAS
CONTRACTED THE GRIP WHILE
OUT RIDING.
he Was a Prominent Figure in Both
Houses of Congress for
Many Years.
SICK SINCE CHRISTMAS

PITTSFIELD, Mass, February Sex
United States Senator Henry Laurens
Dawes died at 5:15 o'clock this morning
in his home here.
He had been i'll since Christmas night,
when he contracted a severe cold while
driving. The cold developed into the grip,
which undermined his system, already
weakened by the weight of years. Since
last Sunday night he had been in an un-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Extradition in the Philippines.

The House committee on insular affairs
has authorized a favorable report on the
bill which passed the Senate, providing for
the extradition of persons accused of crime
to and from the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
To Becoiae a Receiving Shin.

The Navy Department has decided to re-
tain the Philadelphia at the Bremerton
navy yard as a receiving ship. This vessel
was one of the first cruisers of the new
steel navy, and already has become anti
quatei in many respects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Maurice Grau Very Ill.

NEW YORK. February 5-Maurice Grau,
the opera manager, who has been suffering
from shock caused by carriage accident,
was worse today Frank w. Sanger, his
business manager, said Mr.. Grau is''a very
sick man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Trainmen's Wages Raised.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 5.-The Cal
ifornia Northwestern Railway Company, al
a conference with committee from It's en-
ployes had in this city, granted an increase
OF 10 per cent to all of it's engineers, con-
ductors. fremen and brakemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
EX-SENATOR CANNON VERY ILL.
Undergoes an Operation at Salt Lake
for Acute Appendicitis.

SALT LAKE. Utah. February 5-For-
mer Senator Frank j. Cannon lies critically
i'll at the Holy Cross Hospital in this city.
He was brought from his home, Ogden, late
last night and hurried to the hospital, where
he Immediately underwent an operation for
acute appe ndicitis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
From Printers Ink. Nov. 10, 1907.

From Printers Ink, Nov. 10, 1907.
The Washington Star is gen
orally considered one of the ten
or twelve choicest advertising
mediums that can be named
among all the dailies published
throughout the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Pensions for Mexican War Veterans

Representative Loudenslager has been au-
thorized by the House committee on pen
sions. Of which he is chairman, to report a
general bill raising, the amount of the PEN
sions of Mexican war veterans from $S to
$12, making uniform raise OF all pensions
at g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Report of Heated Interview.

LONDON. February 5.-Dispatches have
been received in official quarters in London
and Berlin saying that the diplomatic air
in regard to the Venezuelan question was
Considerably cleared as result of the
interview between Ambassador Herbert
and Minister Bowen on Saturday.
According to the dispatches Sir Michael
Herbert made some plain-spoken observa-
tions respecting the conduct of the negotia-
tions and the interview altogether was
somewhat heated"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Bonus for Veteran Postmastsrs.

The Senate committee q post of4ces has
authorized favor9bls re1prt on. the bill
authorizing aaiditio6al pay to postunasters
who served between the years 16A and 1874.