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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
SENATOR LODGES INQUIRY.
Asks What Countries Are Discriminate
ing Against This Country.

Senator Lodge today introduced a resolu-
ton directing the committee on finance to
inquire whether certain countries dis
eliminating against the United States, and
If SO, what law should be passed to give
to countries preferential duties which do
not discriminate against this country. The
resolution refers to the discrimination of
France, Germany and Russia against the
United States. 1t went to the table in order
TO give Senator Aldrch an opportunity to
make a statement concerning the subject
The text of the resolution follows: Re
solved, first, That the committee on finance
be instructed to inquire and report to the
Senate whether any, and, if so what, coun-
tries discriminate against any article or
articles the growth or product Of the soil
or industry of the United States by levy
ing upon such article or articles duties, i'm
ports excises or taxes in excess Of those
other countries or further in any way fail
to admit the products of the United States
on terms favorable those accorded to
any other nation.
Second. That If it should appear that
any country or countries discriminate
against the United States in the manner
aforesaid, the committee on finance shall
report to the Senate whether 1t is not ad-
visable that a suitable law should be en-
acted by which maximum and minimum
rates of duty shall be established in such
manner to give preference and advant-
age in rates of duty to the products of those
countries which do not discriminate against
the products Of the soil or industry of the
United States, but admit them on an Exact
equality with similar articles the products
of other countries and on the terms and at
the rates of duty accorded to the most
favored nation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
DIVORCE WAS INVALID.
Second Wife Consequently Does Not
Get the Bequest.

The United States Supreme Court today
again passed upon the validity of divorces
gf fanted in South Dakota to non-residents.
The case was that of Annie Andrews VS..
Kate H. Andrews, and the question at issue
is that as to which one is entitled to ad-
minister upon the estate of Charles S. An
drews. whom both ladies claimed as hus-
band. The record showed that Mrs. Kate
Andrews was the first wife, and that her
husband obtained divorce in South Da-
kota after remaining there six months, the
time required by the statute of that state
The Massachusetts courts held that the de-
cree had been fraudulently obtained, and
refusing to recognize it, recognized the first
wife as the legal widow of the deceased
Mr.. Andrews. That was the holding of the
supreme judicial court of Massa chusetts,
and today's opinion. which was delivered
by Justice White affirmed that holding. He
said that Andrews residence in the state
of South Dakota did not constitute legal
domicile. The case arose out of the fact
that Mr.. Andrews father, Charles H. An
drews, bequeathed certain property to the
wife of my son. Charles S. Andrews" JUS
tices Brewer, Shiras and Peckham dis
Sented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
COAL DEALERS INDICTED.
Result of Special, Grand Jury Investi-
cation in Chicago.

CHICAGO, January ia true bill was
returned this morning against forty-five
coal operators and retailers, charging con-
spiracy to do an illegal act Injurious to
public trade. The indictments are against
both corporations and individuals doing
business in Illinois and Indiana. Bail was
fixed at $500.
Following is a list of the corporations and
individuals against whom indictments were
returned:
Chicago, Wilmington and VermiIlion Coal
Company. Big Four Coal Company Gard
ner Wilmington Coal Company Wilmington
Star Mining Company, Bell and Zoller Coal
Company, Murphy keenan, Coal Company,
Carbon Coal Company, Tilmington Coal
Mining Company, Cardiff Coal Company,
The Star Coal Company of Streator, Ill
The Bracevill Coal Company, Acme Coal
Company. Illinois Third Vein Coal Com
pany, The Tenona Coal Company, The Dew
lin Coal Company. Spring Valley Coal Com
pany, Marquette Third Vein Coal Company,
Oglesby Coal Company, w. M. Sanford, C.
S. Lusk,. Frank E. Lukens Gus Ancutt, E.
H. Keller Frank McGrew, F. NJ. Durkee, C.
l.. Marston. r. c. Brown, Hugh Shirhie, j.
]. Higgins, J. Smith Talley, Joseph Martin,
Edward Shirkie, H. R. Mcclellan, John
Shirkie. Walter S. Boyle. Bruillett's Creek
Coal Company Oak Hill Coal and Mining
Company, Coal Bluff Mining Company,
Parke County Coal Company, Glen Oak
Coal and Mining Company, Nevins Coal
Company Indiana Fuel Company, McClel-
Ian Sons & Co, Crescent Coal and Mining
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
MIR. HERMANN RESIGNS
William A. Richards to Be Commis-
sioner of the Land Office.

The resignation of Mr.. Binger Hermann,
commissioner of the general land Office. has
been forwarded to President Roosevelt.
Commissioner Hermann will retire from his
present position February 1. Assistant
Commissioner William A. Richards will at
once be appointed commissioner.
Mr. Hermann has been in charge of the
land Office almost six years He was ap-
pointed from Oregon, which state he had
represented in Congress more than twelve
years. Mr.. Hermann is one of the most
prominent members of the republican party
in his native state, and has held number
of important political positions. He has
several times been a candidate for the NOM
ination for senator from his state. He en-
joyed the personal friendship of the late
President Mckinley during the latter's
service in the House of Representatives,
and was appointed by him to the head of
the general land Office shortly after Mr..
McKinley's first Inauguration as President,
Mr. Hermann assumed charge Of the Office
March %, 1897
Mr. Hermann announced several weeks
ago that he would resign his position by
February 1. as he had intended to Resume
the practice of his profession in Oregon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
THE WILCOX TRIAL.
Case Will Probably Go to the Jury
TomOrcoW.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HEREFORD, n. c., January 19.-The
largest crowd which has yet come to the
Wilcox murder trial was present today,
the increase in the number Of ladies being
particularly large. Court officers were
forced to close the doors when standing
capacity had been taxed, and many stood
on raised platforms outside the windows.
This morning District Attorney Ward
closed for the state in a powerful speech.
After reviewing the whole case, Mr. Ward
asked the jurors on their oaths and on their
consciences to convict the prisoner.
He told them If they said by their YER
dict that Wilcox was free they might as
well tear down the jails and burn the tenn
pies of justice.
In connection with local impression that
1t will be a hung jury on account of two or
three jurors, Ward said If there was man
in the jury box who had made up his mind
not to try the case on the evidence he was
not worthy the citizenship or protection Of
North Carolina.
Mr.. Aydlett speaks this afternoon and his
argument may extend into tomorrow
Wilcox remains Indifferent and frequently
jokes. He offered to bet Sheriff WinSlow on
the senatorial race. Sunday afternoon John
Jackson made friendly visit to Wilcox in
jail, and was cursed by the prisoner, who
later told man Jackson had deserted and
was bounding him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
MAVERICK CASE UP AGAIN.
Woman in English Prison Wanted as
Witness in Land Suit.

LONDON, January 19.-There have been
no developments in the case of Mrs. Flor
ence Maybrick, who is undergoing life sent
ence at Aylesbury prison for poisoning her
husband. The United States embassy has
made no request to the home office for her
release to enable her to testify in suit
now pending in Virginia, but influential
English friends Of the prisoner are unceas-
ing in their efforts to obtain her release, and
never miss an opportunity of urging re-
consideration of her case to the home see
retary and other members of the govern
ment.
Home Secretary Ackers-Douglass recently
visited Aylesbury prison, and Mrs. May
brick was able to put before him the facts
in connection with the suit, through which
Mrs. Maybrick and her mother, Baroness
Won Rogue, will, it is declared, lose all title
and interest to over 2, 900. .OCO acres Sof land
in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky
unless the prisoner is released in time to
testify.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Many Selections for Postmaster Sent
to the Senate.

Many Selections for Postmaster Sent
to the Senate.
The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Collectors of customs-Walter Fifield, dis
trict of Great Egg Harbor, N. j.; Richard
G. Banks, district of Norfolk, Va.
observation-disclosures F. McGourin, northern
district of Florida; Frank w. Wait, west
ern district of Michigan.
Navy-Commander Harrie Webster, to be
captain. Also several promotions in the
navy.
Postmast ters-Massa chusetts, Samuel r.
Moseley, Hyde Park; Edwin F. Wyer, Wo-
burn.
New Hampshire-Clarence N. Garvin,
West Derry.
Vermont-Albert l.. Ransom, Castleton.
New Jersey-F'rank A. Brown. Cranbury.
New York-James S. Graham, Rochester.
Pennsylvania-John c. F. Miller, Rock
wood; Levi Sparr, Wjlliamsburg John S.
Wilson. Columbia; Abel H. Byers, Ham
burg: John II. Dunn. Parkesburg; Alfred
W. Christy, Slippery Rock.
Kentucky-Miles NJ ]. Williams, Emil
nence.
Indiana-John w Hill. Red Key; Asa NJ.
Bal!inger, Upland.
Iowa,Wiliiam H. Crooks, Adair; David
H. Scott, Griswold; David M. Rowland, Ma
rengo.
Kansas-Austin Brown. Cedarvale; Au-
gust Kuhlmann, Hanover.
Hlinois-M. s. Spence. Elmwood: Freder-
lex P Burgett, Keithsburg; William II.
Pease. Harvey.
Minnesota-Anders Gimme. Kenyou; Ju-
Illus F. Haycraft Vadein; Frank F. Bent
lev. Montevideo Florence A. Vanderpool
Park Rapids: Charles B. Fuller, Saint
James: VIM. E, Easton, Saltwater.
Missouri-A. T. Hollenbeck, West Plains.
North Dakota-Charles H. Potter, Ender-
lin.
Ohio-John A Berkimar. New Lexington;
VIM. II. H. Masters, Scio; Edward r.
Flynn. South Charleston; Writ kessler
West Milton.
Texas-Robert A. Gaulden, Mansfield; E.
r. Williams, Hamilton.
Utah-Thomas Brady, Mount Pleasant
Virginia-John r. Waddy, Norfolk.
Wisconsin = William r. McCutcheon,
Thorp; VIM. White Algona; Morris F. Bar
teau, Appleton Francis r. Dittmer. Sey-
mour; Thomas Hill, Spring Green; Fftz j.
Hamilton, Sturgeon Bay.
F1orida-Thomas s. Harris Live Oak.
California-Thomas A. Nelson, Stockton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
N. G.. GONZALES DEAD
COLUMBIA EDITOR SUCCUMBS TO
HIS WOUNDS.
Lieut.. Gov. Tillman, Who Shot Him,
Greatly Moved by News
of Death.

COLUMBIA, s. c., January 19.-Editor
N G. Gonzales who was shot by Lieutenant
Governor Tillman, died at 1 pm. today af-
ter battling almost four days for his life.
Mrs. Gonzales was with her husband when
death came.
When the bulletin was posted announcing
the death, the crowds which have been
about the bulletin boards almost constantly
since the tragedy, increased rapidly and all
phases and details of the tragedy were dis
cussed.
In his cell where he has been confined
since the shooting Lieutenant Governor
Tiilman heard the news with visible emo
tion. Sorrow was generally expressed.
1t was evident last night that the crisis
had arrived. Mr.. Gonzales, as he became
more nervous. was subjected to tovomiting and
generally grew worse. He continued to lose
ground and as early as o'clock this morn
ing hope was practically abandoned. The
last heroic treatment resorted to was the
use of formalin. One fiftieth of a grain
was injected into the veins in the hope OF
stopping blood poisoning. At am. all OF
the patients relatives who were not at the
hospital were summoned.
His wife, two brothers and sister. be-
sides members of his editorial staff on the
State, responded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
CUBAN RECIPROCITY.
Statehood Bill to Be Opposed to the
Treaty.

Some of the advocates of the statehood
bill in the Senate who also include oppo-
nents of the Cuban reciprocity treaty ar
nounced this afternoon that the Cuban reci-
procity treaty cannot be ratified until
vote is taken on the statehood bill. 1t was
stated that the opposition would go further
and would prevent discussion Of the Cuban
reciprocity treaty while the statehood bill
is pending.
These statements were elected from one
of the democratic leaders of the Senate in
response to a question whether the oppo-
nents of reciprocity were prepared to con-
duct a fiilibuster against the treaty. The
friends of the statehood bill claim that a
filbuster against the latter measure prac-
tcally is being conducted now. The resolve
to bring the dilatory course in regard to
the statehood bill to end by holding up
the reciprocity treaty is therefore double
barreled arrangement to bring down two
birds.
The reciprocity treaty was taken up In
executive session this afternoon and was
read to the Senate. The hour of o'clock
arriving, when the statehood bill had the
right of way, the Senate resumed pro-
ceedings in open session, and Senator For
aker continued his speech on the state
hood bill. The understanding was tnat
whenever Senator Foraker concludes his
remarks the Senate will go into executive
session and again take up the reciprocity
treaty Then, it Is said, the opposition
against the treaty will be developed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
STEAMER LAIN AGROUND.
All Efforts to Refloat the Vessel So
Far Fruitless,

GIBRALTAR, January 19.-An unsuccess-
full attempt was made this morning to re-
float the North German Lloyd steamer
Lain, from Mediterranean ports for New
York, which grounded on a sand bank off
Tumara Sunday morning. Her cargo is
rapidly being discharged into lighters. Some
of the passengers have landed and are
sightseeing, but the majority remain on
board.
The North German Lloyd steamer Lain,
Captain Malchow from Mediterranean ports
for New York, went ashore at o'clock
Sunday morning at Tumara, ten miles east
of the Rock of Gibraltar. There was
heavy fog and rain was falling at the time.
All attempts to float the Lahn have been
unsuccessful. The steamer probably will
be compelled to tranship her passengers and
cargo. The attempt to pull on the stranded
steamer was made at high water by the
British admiralty tug Energetic, the United
States cruiser Hartford and the tugs Newa,
Heraciides and Hercules but the Lain re-
manned fast on the sand bank.
The passengers on the Lain number about
100 in the saloon, mostly Americans, and
about 100 Italian emigrants In the steerage.
All the passengers are still on board the
vessel. They are quite safe, provided the
wind holds in the west.
The Lain left Genoa on January IA and
was due at New York January %. She is
one of the steamers plying on the southern
route of the North German Lloyd Steam
ship Company, and runs between Genoa and
New York. stopping at Naples and Gibral-
tar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
ORDERED TO PHILIPPINES
Third Battalion of Engineers to Re-
lieve the I'd Battalion.

1t was announced at the War Department
today that the Sd Battalion of Engineers
stationed at Washington barracks, is to be
sent TO the Philippines to relieve the I'd
Battalion of Engineers, which has been
ordered home, with station at Washington
barracks The transfer Of the local troops
VIII begin about the middle OF April, and
the movement will be made with two COM
panies at time, two going out on the ar
rival of two companies from the Philip
pines.
Major VIM. NJ Black, Corps OF Engineers,
is not affected by the proposed change He
VIII remain In command Of the Engineer
School. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
STRENGTHENS FIGHTING FORCE.
Reorganizes Naval Militia-Creates a
Naval Reserve.

Chairman F'oss Of the House committee
on naval affairs today introduced two bills
in the House intended to strengthen the
fighting force of the navy personnel. One
bill provides for a reorganization of the
naval militia along the lines Of the militia
bill which has just passed both houses Of
Congress
The other creates a national naval re-
serve-an organization to be made up OF
seafaring men, to be enlisted and drilled
certain period each year under military
regulations prescribed by the Secretary of
the Navy. In time Of war this force is to
become a part Of the regular army, but will
be detailed aboard the naval vessels, as
trained sailors.
The naval militia is for a'defense of the
coast line, and the naval reserve for an
auxiliary fighting force on board ships.
Chairman Foss considers both measures
very important and will press the bills for
consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
Minister Bowen at Charleston.
The Firing on the Fort.

A dispatch from Maracaibo, Venezuela,
dated January 1S, says: The German cruiser
Panther shelled Fort San Carlos, at the en-
trance of Lake Maracaibo, yesterday after
noon for one hour.
The fort returned fire with four guns. The
Panther withdrew in the direction of Gu
racaO.
Fort San Carlos is twenty miles from
Maracabo and commands the entrance to
the lake, or inner bay.
The correspondent here of the Associated
Press has received the following letter from
Gen. Bello the commander of the fort:
Yesterday afternoon at 1890 Fort San
Carlos was attacked and shelled. without
any provocation on our part, without pre-
vious notification or the delivering of an
ultima tum by the German cruiser Panther,
which tried to force an entrance. After
fight lasting an hour. during which the fort
used only four guns, the Panther was
obliged to abandon the fight, and retreat
ed in the direction of Curacao. The fort
has suffered no damage and only three men
were wounded"
There have been popular demonstrations
on the streets here as a result of the she'll
ing of the fort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
INTEREST IN LIEUT.. EVANS CASE
Charges Against Young Officer Re
garded as Trivial

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
FORT MONROE, January 19.-Deep in
terest is felt here in the nature of the
charges of insubordination preferred against
Lieutenant Evans, son of ex-Commissioner
of Pensions H. Clay Evans The entire
proceedings of the court-martial have been
kept very quiet by the army officers who
conducted the investigation.
This gave rise to much unfounded gossip.
The fact is that the charges against the
young officer, who is a civilian appointee,
are rather trivial.
1t appears that one of the officers in the
artillery school ordered Evans to make
some mechanical drawing. The young man
either could not or would not comply, and
the court-martial proceedings against him
punished, but it is scarcely likely that he
will be put out of the service for such an
OffenSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
FIVE MEN BADLY sCALDED.
Valve in Steam Pipe Blew Out at Car
negie Works.

PlTTsBuRG, Pa, January 19-Five men
were so badly injured by an explosion at
the Carnegie works at Duquesne early to-
day that 1t is believed all will die. The
throttle valve of stationary engine. used
TO operate coal crusher. blew out. and the
fve men, who were in the engine house at
the time, were badly scalded by escaping
steam. and some of them were badly cut
and bruised. Two of the injured were taken
to their homes in Duquesne and three
others were brought to the West Penn Hos
pital.
Joseph Carrick. the night foreman, was
one or the worst injured. He was cut about
the head and face and was badly scalded
all over the body. He was taken to his
home in Duquesne.
The names of the others have not yet
been learned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
TWO WOMEN BURN TO DEATH.
Several Persons Injured In Cleveland
Apartment Houe.


CLEVELAND. January 19.-Fire early to-
day destroyed two adjoining apartment
houses near the cornersof Enclid avenue
and Andrews street. East Cleveland, re-
sulting In the death sat least two per-
sons and the injury Of several others. The
dead:
Mrs. Guy Norton, 20 years nd; burned to
death. a.
Mrs. Jessie Dickey. widow 45 years old;
burned to death.
The injured: -' ~
Miss Clara jackson, servant girl; badly
burned.
Guy Norton. badly burneds. in a serious
condition.
Rev. N. w. shoup. pastor af the winde-
mere Methodist Church, sligf&iy burned.
The origin of the fire fs unknown. The
fifty tenants of the two buildings were
asleep when the flames broke out. panic
ensued among them, when they were finally
aroused, and many were rescued with the
greatest difficulty. nearly all escaping in
their night clothing. The total pecuniary
loss is about s6o.000. partially covered by
insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
Lieut.. KistIer's Resignation.

The order issued in the case Of Lieut.
Kistler is as follows:
Second Lieut.. William N. Kistler, 18th
Infantry, now absent from his station with
out authority and under charges of fragrant
misconduct, having rendered his uncondi-
tionai resignation, the same Is accepted by
the Secretary Of War. by direction Of the
President for the good of the service, to
take effect December 15 1902
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
A CAUSE OF REGRET
BOMBARDMENT OF VENEZUELAN
FORT DEPLoRED.
Officials Believe That It Will Give Rise
to Needless Friction-Minister
Bowen Coming.

Secretary Hay returned to washington
from New York last evening and caHeu
upon the President at the White House
early this morning. He also had a talk
with Secretary Moody, and it is supposed
that these talks had reference to the Vene-
zuelan situation, which is regarded as APP
preaching another crisis, according to the
news dispatches regarding the lombard
ment of Fort San Carlos. The officials here
deeply regret the occurrence of any incl
dent that would give rise to needless fric-
tion just at the moment when Mr.. Bowen
is about to arrive in Washington to take
up the negotiations with the allies for
settlement of the Venezuelan trouble. The
officials here feel reasonably confident that
Mr. Bowen is clothed by President Castro
with sufficient authority to make what
ever pledges are necessary to insure the re-
mOval of the blockade.
Minister Bowen at Charleston.
The Navy Department is advised Of the
arrival at Charleston, 8. c., of the Dolphin
with Minister Bowen and his family. The
minister should reach Washington tomor-
row.
CHARLESTON, s. c., January 19.-The
United States dispatch boat Dolphin, from
Kingston, Jamaica, with Minister Bowen
and Mrs. Bowen on board, came into the
harbor this morning. Mr.. Bowen will leave
the ship at noon and proceed to Washing
ton by rail at 5 o'clock this afternoon. He
declined to speak of conditions in Venezuela.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
MAIL FROM NAVAL VESSELS.
Order to Facilitate It's Prompt De-
livery.

In order to facilitate the delivery of mail
from vessels In the United States navy the
Postmaster General has ordered that all
sacks made up on naval vessels for delivery
in this country shall be opened at the first
United States post Office receiving them and
the contents shall be distributed and for
warded by the most direct routes to the
destinations indicated. This treatment shall
be accorded the sacks whether they are
addressed to the first post Office that re-
ceives them or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19
LET POSTERITY SHARE IT.

tween pulsations the wound in the heart
was closed with three stitches. The bullet
had also perforated the apex of the left
lung. A portion an inch and half square
was cut away, heavy silk ligature tied
about the lung, draining tubes being estab-
lshed and the chest cavity closed. The
patient speedily rallied and it is believed he
will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-19

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