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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Guilty Of Other Crimes.

Henry Jackson, alias Charles E. Wilson.
colored, who was arrested at an early hour
Saturday morning by Detectives OBrien
and Cornwell at the basement window at
the house OF William Stone $3.50 K street
northwest. as stated in Saturdays Star,
will be given a hearing in the Police Court
tomorrow. Since his arrest he has been
identified as the man who visited the house
of r. A. Golden, s15 B street southwest, a
few nights ago. and also as the one who was
New York avenue southeast. ~..y...s
The prisoner was taken to headquarters
yesterday morning. where he was further
questioned by the detectives, but he would
say nothing. He was photographed and
measured for the gallery, and was after
ward returned to the first precinct station.
where he will remain until he is taken to
court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
MEETING OF PEN WOMEN.
American League Holds It's Second
Meeting Of the Season.

The League Of American Pen Women held
its second open meeting Of the season Sat
urday evening. The league was entertained
by Miss White in the parlors and lecture
room Of Gunston Institute. Mrs. Grace
MacGowan Cook and Miss Alice MACEDONIAN
Of Tennessee, who were to have delivered
addresses, were detained by illness and I'M
able to appear. The following program was
rendered.: Texas Women and Their Re-
sources" Mrs Laura d. Robinson, presi-
dent of the Texas Woman's Press Asso-
citation; THE Religions of india" Mrs.
Aline Shane Devin; "Superstitions and Their
Value" Miss Marian Howard Brazier; 1.-The
Origin Of the Race" Mrs. La Sale Corbell
Pickett, and several whistling solos by Miss
Keim. accompanied by Mrs. Cunningham
An informal reception followed the pro-
gram. Refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
NOVEL MODE OF TREATMENT.
Sergeant Knupfer Recovering From
Partial PARALYSIS.

Sergeant George c. Knupfer of the mount
ed patrol Is undergoing a course Of treat
ment at the Sibley Hospital for an injury
which. it Is said. was received in the line OF
duty. The patients arms were paralyzed
through dislocation Of one Of the vertebrate
some time ago. and he was removed to the
hospital for treatment, under which he has
given signs Of improvement and is recov-
ering the use Of his arms
The treatment is a novel one and Is the
invention of German scientists. Twice each
day. for one-half hour at each time, he is
the size of door. said to be the only one
of its kind In this country, and is suspended
by his head, the back Of which bears the
entire weight Of his body. His spine Is
geons at the hospital are encouraged by the
marked improvement shown by the patient
since he began the treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Funeral Of Mrs. Slater.

At the Church of the Reformation yes
terday the pastor, Rev. DR.. Parson, an
nounced tho death Of Mrs. Slater, wife OF
Mr.. Isaac c. Slater. the superintendent OF
the Sunday school. The school, in which
Mrs. Slater had been a teacher for years,
took appropriate notice of her death. Mrs.
Slater had served on various boards In
the church, was q member of the woman's
board Of the Home for the Aged and for
years was foremost In charitable and
church work.
The funeral services were held this after
noon at her home, conducted by the pastor,
the male quartet, composed OF Messrs. Nc
Farland, Turpin. Reside and Humphrey,
singing Asleep In Jesus and Lead, Kind
ly Light"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Alleged Forger Apprehended.

A young man named Edward Mccarthy,
said to be the son Of banker at Galveston,
Texas. Is under arrest at Colorado, not far
from Galveston. He was arrested at the re-
quest of Capt. Boardman, and Detective
Father has gone there to get him. 1t is
charged that while in this city about a
month ago he passed worthless draft for
500 on a local firm. Mccarthy, it ds al
legged. met Mr.. Fayette P. Temple, an ac-
Quaintance. and succeeded In getting him
to indorse the paper for him. After leaving
here Mccarthy was taken sick. and his ar
rest was delayed on this account. He will
be given hearing before United States
commissioner as soon as the detective
reaches Texas with the warrant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23

Patriotic Service at st. PauPs Church.
A special musical service, dedicated to the
memory Of George Washington, was render
ed by the vested choir Of over forty voices
at St. Paurs Church. .23d street, last even
ing. The national hymn America. and
other selections were sung with fervor. The
officers of the Minute Men. in full continent
tai uniform, and members from Lafayette
Lodge, No. 10. had reserved seats in the
front pews Of the church. The rector. the
Rev. Alfred Harding. D. D., in a. brief ad-
dress, spoke of the hero Of the day. as a
devoted Mason. and q true soldier and
statesman. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
GoMPERs IN CHICAGO.
Will Try to Adjust Labor Strife That
Ties Up Clothing Industry.

Will Iry 10 ADJUST Adpof StiAAe Au"s
Ties Up Clothing Industry.
CHICAGO, February 23.-Presldent Sam
uel Gompers Of the American Federation OF
Labor has reached Chicago to take up and
adjust the labor strife that is now tying up
the clothing industry OF the city.
He will hold joint meeting today with
all concerned.
Mr.. Gompers said that the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor had sent one of It's promi-
nent men to the Philippines on a secret
mission.
While there he will examine into the in
dustrial conditions of the country, espe-
cially on the growth and present status of
the Chinese and the half-breed.
He will also go to China and Japan to ex-
anime into conditions there, and make an
investigation into the immigration to the
Philippines and Hawaii.
The express messengers sent a delegation
to Mr.. Gompers and requested that he grant
them the right to call convention Of the
twenty locals Of the country and form a
national organization. This will probably
be done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
PRAISE FOR ADMIRAL TAYLOR.

President Roosevelt's Letter to Cover
nor Of Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. February o.
Gov. Durbin received the following from
the President: .ef-,s.etr - s'.&f-,
WHITE HOUSE. WASHINGTON,
February 20, 1908.
my dear governor-I am SO pleased to
learn that you are to present a sword to
Admiral Taylor. He is one Of the most
efficient officers in the entire navy. His
work in the War College was one Of the
chief instrumentalities in securing the pre-
paredness Of the navy which made It SO
effective in the Spanish war. and he Is DO
ing invaluable work at the present moment
as chief Of the bureau of navigation. that
is, practically as chief Of staff.
Faithfully yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
REPORTED ADVERSELY.
Action of Committee on Senator Car
mack's Resolution.

The Senate committee on Philippines to-
Say reported adversely Senator Carmack' s
resolution directing the committee to con-
tinue the investigation Of conditions In the
Philippines.
The committee decided to report favora-
bly, Senator Rawlins' resolution asking for
papers in court-martial cases In the Philip
pines. but amended 1t to include only a
summary OF the cases.
The committee decided not to print the
compilation of receipts and expenditures in
the Philippines. as IT was found the expense
would be about $50, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Local Cases Decided.

In the Supreme Court Of the United
States today judgment was affirmed. with
costs, in the case of the American Ice Com
pany and VIM. q. Johnson against the
Eastern Trust and Banking Company. The
case came to the court from the Court OF
Appeals Of the District Of Columbia
The United States Supreme Court also
reversed, with costs, the case of Francis
Winslow. Augustus Jay and the American
Security and Trust Company and the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company, and
remanded the same to the Court of Appeals
of the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
SAYS he STOLE DIAMONDS.
Young Man Gives Himself Up to the
Denver Police.

DENVER, Col, February pa young
man giving his name as Fred. J. Fox
walked into the police station early today
and said he wanted to surrender.
He told Capt. Lee that he was wanted in
Detroit for the theft Of So 500 worth Of
diamonds.
Fox said he worked for Charles Rice &
Co., wholesale and retail jewelers., and often
made large purchases OF goods for them.
About six weeks ago, he says. he went to
the firm Of Horace W. Steere and obtained
possession OF diamonds valued at the
amount given above.
Then he left the city and went to Kansas
City. where he disposed Of the diamonds for
$4,000.
He came to Denver month ago, and had
$14. 500 when he reached here. He says he
still has the money. and will use 1t in try
ing to get out Of trouble.
The police have telegraphed the authori-
ties In Detroit asking II Fox Is wanted
there. When searched at the Jail not q
cent was found in his pockets.
He smiled at the captain who conducted
the search. and remarked that a day sooner
would have netted different result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Judgment Set Aside.

Judge Kimball OF the Police Court today,
on motion Of Attorney James L. Pugh, jr.,
reopened the case Of Milton Jetfries. a
milk dealer. who was convicted and fined
$50 In the Police Court several days ago
on charge Of the larceny Of one-half
pint Of cream from an apartment house
near the corner Of 14th and r streets north
west.
After hearing a number of witnesses for
the defense the court set aside the judg
ment of guilty, dismissed the charge and
ordered q refund Of the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
CONDITION OF COL. QUITS.
Physicians Entertain Only Slight Hope
for His Recovery.

The condition of Col James Madison
Cults Of the adjutant generals office, War
Department, who Is patient at the Elmer
gency Hospital. suffering from uraenia. is
very critical. Col. Cults suffered An acute
attack while taking walk last Friday
afternoon. and was removed to the hospi-
tai He has been In q semi-conscious con-
dition SINCE and the physicians entertain
but little hope for his recovery. Col. Cults
is well known in this city. being Grand
Army veteran and member of the Alpha
Delta Phi fraternity. His home Is at 534
10th street. -.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
George Washington Remem-
bered in the Upper House.
UTAH'S NEW SENATOR
CREDENTIALS AND PROTEST
AGAINST HIS ADMISSION.
Proposed Grant Of Power to Interstate
Commission Debated in
the House.

In the Senate today the chaplain referred
to the life and character of George Wash
ington, saying that not only In ideal but
In personal character he embodied the ele-
ments of truth and greatness, which have
been in wrought into our national history.
The galleries were crowded. many OF the
occupants being visiting Daughters of the
American Revolution. who listened attent-
lively to the reading by Mr.. Dubois Qdaho),
of Washingten's farewell address.
During the reading Of the address Reed
Smoot senator-elect from Utah, entered
the chamber and took seat beside Mr.
Kearns.
The Rawlins resolution calling on the
Secretary of War for information concern
Ing court-martial cases in the Philippines
was favorably reported by Mr.. Lodge and
adopted with an amendment limiting the
reply to summaries of the records and tes-
timony Another amendment which was
adopted excludes the case OF Major l.. W..
T. Waller.
Mr.. Proctor reported the agricultural ap-
preparation bill and gave notice that ne
would call 1t up at the first opportunity.
A House bill was passed providing for the
holding of at least one term OF the circuit
court of appeals of the eighth judicial cir
cult in Denver
Mr. Kearns Utah) presented the creden-
tials of Senator-elect Reed Smoot OF Titan,
which were read. Mr.. Smoot was Sltuns III
the rear of the chamber when the document
was read
Peel Mr. Burrows (Mich) stated that protest
had been filed with his committee against
Mr. Shoots admission. The credentials
and protest were filed.
Mr. Quay sought to secure vote on the
statehood bill on Thursday. February 70
Mr. Kean objected, remarking that ne
hoped he would be permitted to conclude his
remarks begun several days since.
Mr. Mason then called up the post once
appropriation bill. Its formal reading was
dispensed with and the bill was read Tor
amendment. The statehood amendment
was passed over for the time being.
Public Buildings Bill.
Mr. Mason yielded to Mr.. Fairbanks. who
presented an omnibus public building BILL
committee amendment was agreed to
increasing the limit of cost Of the United
States courthouse at Fargo, N. D., to $SO,-
COO
Messrs Daniel and Martin of Virginia
made an earnest plea for an increased ap-
Precipitation for building at Portsmouth,
Va. Mr. Martin explained that the amend
~ment was directly in line with the purpose
of the bill, and asked Mr.. Fairbanks why
he objected TO it.
Mr.. Fairbanks declared that his reason
was that the committee had information
that there was a real estate deal or COM
bnation to run up the price. This Mr..
Martin emphatically denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Wound Was Not Fatal.

Thomas H. Willett. who accidentally shot
himself in the left breast while handling
revolver in his room nearly two weeks ago
Is still under treatment at the Emergency
Hospital. The bullet from the weapon in
ficted a wound near the heart, and the
physicians were satisfied that he could live
but short time. But the young man has
improved from day to day, and he is now
apparently out OF danger. It Is believed he
will recover and be able to leave the hos
pital in a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23

Maturzesk on charge of stealing $500
of the church funds.
Tho opponents Of Rev. Pudgarsh locked
the doors Of the church yesterday and kept
him out.
In the church building with an az, but
was prevented from entering the church
by Maturzeski.
The Rev. Pudgarsk and President Matur-
zesld gave $500 bah to appear in the police
court when wanted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
READ BY MR.. DUBOIS.
Washington's Farewell Address Heard
in the Senate.

Washington's Farewell Address Heard
in the Senate.
The reading of Washington's farewell ad-
dress In the Senate Is one of the innovations
introduced by Senator Hoar about ten years
ago. The first reading of the address was
under a resolution designating Senator In
gals for. that duty. For several years
resolution was introduced for that purpose,
but later the reading Of the address was
made obligatory by rule Of the Senate
which provides that the President pro tenn
should designate some one for that duty.
Senators who at some time have read the
address, In addition to Mr. ingalls,, are
Messrs. Henderson, Martin Of Kansas. Dan
lei, Frye, Wolcott, Lodge, Burrows. and
this year Dubois. Last year 1t took Senator
Burrows just fifty-two minutes to read the
document.
The galleries Of the Senate were today
crowded to listen to the reading of the ad-
dress by Mr.. Dubois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Their Bodies to Be Brought Here

A Senate bill permitting the bodies of
Mrs and Miss Irene Donaldson to be
brought from Santo Domingo to the Dis
triet Of Columbia and Inferred here was
passed by the House today. Mrs and Miss
Donaldson died in Santo Domingo two
years ago of yellow fever and were buried
there. II is desired to have them brought
home and inferred, but the health regula-
lions Of the District Of Columbia prevent
1t. DIR. Woodward In reporting on the
bill states that as two years has elapsed.
In his opinion. there will be no danger In
transferring the bodies. The bill was called
up by Mr.. Babcock and met with no objec-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
The Polygamy Amendemnt.

The House committee on the Judiciary to-
day considered the resolution amending the
Constitution in order that polygamy may
be governed by the federal statutes. and re-
ferred the same to a subcommittee, with
instructions to report to the full committee
Friday. The resolution was introduced in
the House some weeks ago by Mr. Jenkins,
chairman OF the committee,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
GEN. CoRBIN's- FATHER.
Funeral Was Held at Batavia, Ohio,
This Afternoon.

BATAVIA. Ohio, February 23-The fune-
raj of Shadrock Corbin, eighty seven years
old, father of Major General Henry c. Cor
bin, occurred here today.
The adjutant general of the army was
present, and the occasion was attended by
many old residents.
Shadrock Corbin was born in this county
April 4, 1915, of one of the pioneer families:
had lived here all his life, and was known
and respected by everybody in Claremont
county. .
Corbin, Washington. D. c.; Nicholas Cor
bin, Ell Paso, Tex, and Mrs. Anna Donald
son, Manhattan, Kan. The services were
simple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Club Celebrates Anniversary,

The Edands Club of the Northwest held
a reunion In Its club rooms last evening to
celebrate its fourth anniversary. After the
banquet an elaborate program was furnish
ed. Mr.. B. s. Feeny spoke of 1.-THE Suo'
cess of Our Club" vocal solos were rem
dered by Mr.. R, E. Mcintyre and Mr.. w.
r. Regain, and a music recital was furnish
ed by Mr.. w. J. Creaven, followed by a
Violin solo by Mr.. p. II. Griffin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
An Important COMMITTEES.

A committee was appointed by the Wash
ington National Monument Society, con-
sisting Of Mr.. s. H. Kaufman. Prof Gal
lauded, DR.. Gunneh and Mr.. Harvey, to
confer with the Secretary OF War as to put
ting portrait Of Washington and a stand
of American flags In the waiting room In
the Lodge House of the Washington monu-
ment and to further confer as to placing in
the shaft an historical bronze tablet relat-
ing to the monument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
International Chess Tournament.

MONTE CARLO, February %. In the
tenth round Of the International chess tour
nament today Pillsbury beat Moreau. Sici-
Ian defense, in 81 moves. The games be-
tween Albin and Mason. Bishops opening
AZ moves; between Wolf and Teichnann,
Petroffs defense, 80 moves; between
Schlechter and Mieses. queens gambit de-
clined, p moves, and between Tarrasch and
Maroczy, Petroff's Defense were all drawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
ENCOUNTERED FIERCE GALES.

One Of Monadnock's Crew Drowned
and Three Disabled.
LONDON, February 23.-The British
steamer Monadnock, which sailed from
Blyth. England. February II, for Boston
has put into Stornoway. Scotland. and re-
ports having encountered terrible weather.
during which one Of her crew was drowned
and four others were disabled.
In addition to these casualties three OF
the steamers boats were smashed, her
forepeak was flooded and considerable DAM
age was done about her deck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Under Consideration.

The project having for It's object the erec-
ton OF an Arcanum building In Washing
ton Is meeting with warm Endorsement from
the members of the order in Washington,
and of many other fraternal organizations.
The matter is now before the Grand Coun-
Gil of the jurisdiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
For Throwing Snow Balls.

William Burke, colored. twenty years old,
was assessed 81 in the Police Court this
morning because he amused himself by
throwing snow balls on N street northwest
Saturday afternoon. Three days on the farm
was named as the equivalent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
General Lines Determined Upon.

LONDON, February 23.-Replying to q
question in the house OF commons today
Gerald Balfour, president Of the Board OF
trade, said the general lines Of the agree
ment between the British government and
the International Mercantile Marine Com
pany had been determined upon, and the
house would be given an opportunity to
discuss the arrangements before 1t was
finally completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
British Alaskan Commissioners.

LONDON, February 23.-Austen- CHAM
berlain. tho postmaster general. in behalf
OF his father, the colonial secretary. who IL
IL In South Africa. informed the house OF
commissioners will be selected after con-
sultation with the dominion Goveynmen4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Commander Stewart in Frisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 23.-Com-
mander-in-C Chief Thomas J. Stewart OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic has arrived
here from Pennsylvania. Tonight he will
meet the members Of the local committee
and decide on a date next summer for the
holding of national convention in this
city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23

r. C. Wilkerson Of iii Massachusetts
avenue northwest rode against street
car on his bicycle near 18th and F. streets
northwest Saturday afternoon. The rider
escaped injury. but his wheel was damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Ohio River Fifteen Miles Wide.

EVANSVILLE. Ind, February %
Floods from tributary streams have con-
verted the Ohio river into a sea. In some
places between here and Paducah, KY.
the river Is fifteen miles wide. Thousands
of acres of wheat are under water. On the
Indiana side, opposite Owensboro', KY,
the land is covered for a distance of seven
miles. --.- -. ;.-i- .-s.-'
The river was forty feet at 10 O'Clock
this morning and was rising slowly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Rusaiau Bark vanad,. ASHFORD, !.

+ FLEETWOOD. England. February 23-
The Russian bark vanadis. which sailed
from Darien. Ga, January II for Fleet
wood, is ashore of -Hoysham point. pc
ninsula between Morecambe bay and the
mouth Of the Loyne..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Banker d. o. Mills Better.

+ NEW YORK, February 23s-The condition
OF D. o. Mills was better today. He expects
to be out In q few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
HAWKINS AS COMMANDER.
New Head Of Legion Of Spanish War
Veterans Elected Today.

LAWRENCE, Mass, February 23.-Col.
Paul R. Hawkins OF Springfield, Mass,
was elected commander-in-ch1ef of the Le-
gion of Spanish War Veterans at the ma
tiona encampment here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23

Marconi's Collaborator WEEDS.
TURIN, February 23.--Naval Lieut. So
lari, collaborator Of Marooni IN his wire
less telegraph work, ana Baroness Ida di
Rubini were married here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
PASTOR PuDeARsK1 ARRESTED
Broke in the Door Of School House
With an Ak.

NEW YORK. February 23.LThe Rev.
Ferdinand g. Pudgarski. pastor Of the In
dependent Catholic Church, Jersey City
was again arrested today on the complaint
OF Majich Maturzeski. the president of the
church society, who charges him with as
sault.
Pastor Pudgarski caused the arrest OF