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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
EXTRA SESSION ENDED
THE HOUSE WILL MEET AGAIN
MONDAY NOON.
Effect Of Having No Recess Will Be to
Cause Army Nominations
to Lapse.

The House Of Representatives adjourned
at 1: 40 pm. today without any qualification
as to time. This carries the House over
until u o'clock Monday, and will have the
effect Of merging the extra session into
the regular session without interim. The
result will be to cause the lapse Of the
nomination Of General Wood and 167 other
nominations.
When the House convened today the
Speaker announced the House committees.
Mr.. Williams, the minority leader, asked
and obtained unanimous consent that an
hour be given to a general discussion, thirty
minutes to each side. -.
Mr.. Russell (Dem., Tex) was recognized
for fifteen minutes. Mr.. Russell, replying
to Mr.. Hepburn, and quoting statistics,
Consequence of the policies Of the dominant
party, had been concentrates In the hands
of a few people.
Mr.. Martin Rep., s. c. reviewed the ope-
publican tariffs. and said that the protec-
tive tariff principle had been thoroughly es-
tablished in the country. II the democrats
wished to again assume the reins of gov
ernment, some other issue than the tariff
would have to be advanced.
Mr.. Olmsted Pa.) said that Mr.. Clark,
whom he designated as 'the democratic
statistician. wit and prophet" had already
House in 1904, and added that II this
prophesy should prove true 1t would drive
500 600 600 into hiding within thirty days.
He characterized democratic doctrine as "a
Happy Hooligan brand Of craftsmanship,
which brings disaster upon everybody con-
cerned."
Mr.. Williams (Miss.) challenged state
ment by Mr.. Olmsted that. wages were
never higher than now.. He said the re-
publicans were so insistent on the protec-
i've policy that they want 10 give things
to people who do not want them.
sell (Tex.) and Mr.. Payne r6ferred to the
criticisms Of. the committee assignments
made by Mr.. De Almond. he reviewed the
record to show that the Speaker had not
departed from precedents.
At 40 pm. the House adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
MOODY AT LEAGUE ISLAND.
Witnesses Launching Of Harbor Tug
IN S. Quay"

PHILADELPHIA. December 5.-Secretary
Of the Navy Moody today paid his first visit
to the League Island navy yard He ar
rived early this morning on the United
States dispatch boat Dolphin, which left
Washington yesterday.
AT O'Clock the shore batteries at the
navy yard fired a salute of seventeen guns,
TO which the Dolphin replied with thirteen
guns in honor of Rear Admiral Sigsbee,
ccmmandant of the navy yard
Secretary Moody was accompanied by
Postmaster General Payne, Congressmen
Nc rIell. Adams and Butler of PennsyI-
vania, Representative Metcalf of California
snd Joseph Z. Pearl. former business part
ner of Mr.. Moody. Senator Penrose and
Representative Bingham of Pennsylvania
greeted the party when they came ashore
at 10 o'clock.
The Marine Corps was drawn up to re-
ceive the Secretary, who was welcomed by
Admiral Sigsbee. iir. Moody made a brief
IL spection of the navy yard. and proceeded
to Cramps shipyard. where he witnessed
the launch of the tug M. s. Quay. OF the
h&rtormaster's department.. later returning
10 League Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
FREED ONLY TO BE REARRESTED.
Charged With Robbery Of Post Office
at Sprinefeld, Ill. in 1895.

LONDON. December 5.-Charles Allen,
the well-known American criminal, who
has just completed term of imprisonment.
was rearrested on an extradition warrant
at the governors office in Pentonville prison
today the moment the governor handed
him his release.
He was charged with post Office rob-
berry at Springfield, ILL.,, in 1895. Accom-
panied by two Scotland Yard detectives.
Allen was driven to Bow street police
court where Deputy United States Marshal
Watts of Springfield was waiting with rep
resentatives of the United States embassy.
Allen was much affected by his rearrest.
He said:
1T was unfair. I was not warned that
my freedom would be so short-lived.'
The prisoner is quite bald and rather In
firm.
After he had been arraigned before the
magistrate on the eight-year-old extradi-
ton warrant the case was postponed until
later in the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
THREATENED WITH BLINDNESS.
Justice Brown Of the Supreme Couru
Has Trouble With His Eyes.

Associate Justice Henry B. Brown OF the
United States Supreme Court has recehtiv
had trouble with his eyes, and the entire
loco of sight is now threatened He is being
treated by a well-known oculist who 1t is
said regards the case as quite serious. one
of Justice Browns eyes has been anected
for some time. and the aiiment has now ex-
tended to the other eye.
In the opinion of physicians. nothing can
now be done to prevent total loss of eye
sight. -, p.,.
II is expected that If Justice Browns
oN1iction takes the unfortunate turn appre-
hended he will be compelled to rellnquish
his position on the Supreme bench
Jnstice Brown is a republican, and was
appointed to the Supreme bench December
"a 1880. by President Harrison. He was
sixtv-seyen years old March 2 last. He is
eligible for retirement under the clause pro-
viding for voluntary withdrawal from the
bench after ten years service.
Justice Brown is native Of Massa chu-
setts. a graduate OF Yale, was admitted TO
the bar in Detroit in 1850. and has held
many distinguished legal positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
CoIombia's Envoy Cordially
Greeted by the President.
NO FORMAL ADDRESS
ATTITUDE OF THIS GOVERNMENT
WAS INTIMATED.
Any Representations to Be Made Re-
garding Panama Will Be Submitted
to Secretary Hay.

Gen. Rafael Reyes the special minister
from Colombia, practically initiated HIS
mission when he called upon President
Roosevelt at the White House this morn
ing and told him why he had come to
Washington. Gen. Reyes was accom-
panied to the White House from the
State Department by Secretary Hay, who
introduced him to the President. and by
DIR. Herran, the Colombian charge The
presentation took place in the blue par
lor, where all regular ambassadors and
ministers are received. but the President
infused SO much cordiality into his greet
ing that this occasion was a little out Of
the ordinary.
Greeted Informally.
There was no exchange of formal
speeches, though the Colombians were
prepared to do so in case of need. But
instead, the President greeted Gen. Reyes
informally as a former acquaintance,
having met him when the general was
visiting the United States some time ago.
Instead of standing to receive his callers,
is the case in ordinary diplomatic pre-
sentations. the President himself sat
down and invited Gen. Reyes to a seat
beside him. The two then entered upon
an animated conversation, which touched
upon some notable exploits in Gen. Reyes
be more or less familiar, and gradually
drifted around to the subject of Gen.
Reyes mission.
Governments Attitude Intimated.
There was no definite proposition advance
ed by the Coombians, for the President in
tirnated that the Panama problem was
matter with which the State Department
alone could properly deal. So the conversa-
ton on that point closed with an UNDER
standing that General Reyes, who now re-
CARDS his mission as duly launched. should
hereafter make any representations re-
specting Panama that he cared to broach TO
Secretary Hay. Nevertheless. there was
lust enough intimation in the Presidents
talk to make his callers aware that he saw
little prospect of being able to meet their
wishes with regard to Panama
Before discharging the duties Of his mis-
sion General Reyes will pay his official calls
on the ministers of the diplomatic corps,
and will address to the ambassadors note
asking for an audience He will then be a
full-fedged minister ready for business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
NOA|D FROM THE POPE
Colombian Minister'S Errand
Proves Fruitless.
LENGTHY INTERVIEWS
WITH PAPAL STATE SECRETARY
AND CARDINALS.
German Consul at Colon Officially
Recognizes Panama-Prefect
Returns Thanks.

ROME. December 5.-Senor Gutierrez
Ponce the Colombian min ster to the Vati-
can, after long interviews with Cardinal
Merry del VAL the papal secretary or
state and other prominent cardinals. Is
about to leave Rome, without having OBJ
tanned from the Vatican the support for
Colombia which he expected.
COLON, December 5.-The German consul
here Herr Heuer. yesterday officially ad-
vised the government of Panama that he
had received cabled instructions from Ger
many to formally recognize the republic OF
Panama.
Paid Official Visit,
Consequently the consul this morning
paid an Official visit to Prefect Melendez
here and rendered him. in behalf OF Ger
many congratulations and best W shes for
the welfare and future prosperity of the
new republic.
The prefect made suitable reply and Of
fered the republics sincere thanks for Ger
many's recognition.
SAN FRANCISCO, December b.-Consul
senting the new republic of Panama, open d
the consulate of his country in this city to-
day. The first vessel to clear through the
consulate was the City of Sydney of the
Pacific Mail Company, bound for Panama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
DEATHS IN THE ARMY.
Latest List of Victims Of Disease in
the Philippines.

Gen. Wade, commanding the division OK
the Philippines, has informed the War De-
partment of the following deaths since the
last previous report:
Fernando Keithley. Company II, 2sth In
fantry, November 10, effects of gunshot
wound In action: Seneca S. Gilmore. Com
pany D, 2Sth Infantry, November 16 killed
by sentry. accidental: Frank Maresch:
Troon X, 18th Cavalry November ~. killed
hv fan from window; Samuel r. Campbell,
band, 14th Cavalry. November 10. striking
head while driving: Raymond j. Wheeler.
Company e, Signal Corps, November =.
suicide. David A. Koons, Company !, 11th
infantry November q. suicide; Eddie D.
Frazier. Troop X. 18th Cavalry. November
10. haernoglobinuria; Virgil Hurnali, Com,
ta,,ay. - oren e. Lambird, Troop H. 18th Cav
aIry. November 90 malarial fever; James
Burke. Company L. 23d Infantry. November
49, dysentery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
NEW CHIEF OF DIVISION.
George A. Darling Succeeds the Late
Arthur Clements.

George A. Darling was today appointed
chief of division In the office of the auditor
for the Post Once Department. and as.
signed to the charge OF the collecting d.
vision. vice Arthur Clements, chief Of that
division. recently deceased.
Mr.. Darling is ex-Union soldier. born
in Cooperstown, N. Y. but legal resident
of South Carolina. He has been employed
In the auditors ONCE since June II. 1877.
and has for many years been assistant
chief of the collecting division This Is a
highly responsible position, as the final ad-
justment of all postmaste accounts
about 5000 in numbers made in this di-
vision. Mr.. Darling is highly popular
among all his associates. and Is the subjece
today Of many hearty congratulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
CRTICIsEs THE SPEAKER.
Mr.. De Almond Thinks the MINORITY
Should Have Larger Representation.

After the announcement of the commit
tees today Mr.. De Almond of Missouri
criticised the Speaker for not granting the
minority an additional member on each OF
the sixteen larger committees. Mr.. De
Almond said that the failure to do that
was an outrage on the minority. He
charged that 1t was taking unjust advan-
tage of the control Of the House for parti-
san purposes,
He said the committees had been made
up in the most bitterly partisan manner.
and he protested especially against the
minority getting only six out Of the seven
teen members on the appropriation COM
mittee, an organization which should have
no connection with politics
He accordingly introduced a resolution
amending the rules so as to add an addi-
tionaI democratic member to all Of the
large committees Of the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
HENRY BURK DEAD.
Was Representative Of the Third Penn
sylvania District.

PHILADELPHIA. December 6.-Repre-
sentative Henry Burk Of the third district
died at his home here today after an ILL
ness of more than a year.
Since last September Mr.. Burk had been
confined to his home with an affection Of
the heart, complicated by other ailments.
Mr. Burk was born in Wurtemberg. Ger
many. IN 1850. and came to this country at
an early age. Later in life he engaged in
the leather manufacturing business and
was very successful.
In 1873 Mr. Burk married Miss Ellen Car
ney. He was elected to Congress from the
old Samuel ]. Randall district In 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
HOLMES CONRAD DESIGNATED.
Will Conduct the Prosecution In Lette,
Box Fastener Case.

1t was learned today that ths President
has designated Mr.. Holmes Conrad to con-
duct the prosecution of August W. Machen,
Samuel A. Croft. Diller B. Croft. George E.
Lorenz and Martha ]. Lofenz. Jointly in
dicted for conspiracy to defraudsthe United
States In connection with the Grof letter.
box fastener transaction. The trial of this
case has been set for Monday, January II
next. before Justice Pritchard and a Jury
in Criminal Court No. /. Mr.. Conrad will
have the aid of Mr.. Morgan H. Beach.
United States attorney for the District OF
Columbia. and the latter's assistants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
To Command the BuffaIo.

Commander w. H. Everett has been az.
signed to the command of the training ship
Buffalo as the relief of Capt Albert Ross.
who has been placed on waiting orders.
The Buffalo. which is now at Hampton
Roads. will convoy the torpedo boat fiotflla
to China. The cruiser Baltimore will not
perform that service. as is persistentiy stat
ed. but will subsequently leave Hampton
Roads for the Asiatic station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
IS DEEMED IMPOSSIBLE
That Any Leak" Occurred on Governs
ment Cotton Estimate.

The charge in New York newspaper
that some employe of the Department OF
Agriculture had broken faith and given ad-
vance information Of the governments esti-
mate of the cotton crop was denied today
by E. s. Holmes, Jr., chief statistician OF
the department, when the matter was
brought to his attention by a reporter for
The Star.
1t Is Mr. Holmes alone who has the full
report immeditely prior to 1t being mad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
QUICKLY ADJOURNED.
The Senate Will Meet Again at II 80
A. NJ. Monday,

When the Senate met today 1t adopted
motion to adjourn until 11:3O O clock Mon
day. This will afford an opportunity to
pass concurrent resolution for the sine
dr1e adjournment in case an agreement of
that kind Is made between the two houses
Without transacting any further business
Of general Importance the Senate adjourned
at 1920 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
Battle Ships Sail for Honolulu.

Acting Secretary Darling received cable
message from Rear Admiral Evans, COM
manding the Asiatic station, announcing
the departure of the battle ships wiscon-
sin, Kentucky and Oregon and the tender
Nanshan from Yokohama this morning for
Honolulu, to which point they were pre-
ceded few days ago by the cruiser squad
ron Of the Asiatic feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
ALBERT A. HONEY DEAD,
Railway Constructor and Inventor Of
Underground Trolley.

CHICAGO. December 5.-Albert E. Honey
Chicago, inventor of the underground troll
ley is dead from stroke of paralysis He
was an old-time telegraph operator, and
was one of three operators first employed
by the Associated Press In Chicago.
Later he entered into the employ of the
Union Pacific Railroad Company, and af-
terward superintended the construction of
the lines OF the Northern Pacific from Bis
marck to the Pacific coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
MAURA FOR PREMIER.
Roster of the Newly Appointed Spanish
Cabinet

MADRID, December 5.-The new cabinet
Is constituted as follows:
Senior Maura, premier; Senior San Pedro.
minister of foreign anaffs; Senior Tooa,
mirister of Justice: Gen. Linares, minister
of war: Senior Fernandez. minister of ma
rine; Senior Osma. minister of finance:
Senor Sanchez Guerra. minister OF the in
terror; Senior Donlingues Pashal, min
lister of public instruction, and Conde de
Alierde Salazar. minister of public works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
TO SAVE THE MoCCAsIN
Negotiations Already Begun With
Wrecking COMPANY.

The Navy Department has about con-
cluded that It Is not within its power to
remove the submarine boat Moccasin from
the Currituck beach. where she now lies,
ard negotiations have already been begun
with some of the wrecking companies to
salve the vessel. The Moccasin is only CT
about 12O-tons weight. but the naval YES
near enough to the beach to work upon
her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
New York Bank ASSIGNS.

NEW YORK, December 5. - William
Clark Sons, bankers. today assigned for
the benefit of creditors 10 the Van Norden
Trust Company. The firm is composed of
James and Hudson Clarke, and had a mer-
Ger tile rating Of from $4,000 to $125,OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
Ex-Gov. Allen Herr.

Mr.. Allen, former governor of Porto
Rico. and an ex-assistant secretary of the
navy, is now on visit to this city, and
made round OF visits In the uptown de-
partments today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05
INVESTIGATION OF WOOD.
Witnesses to Be Heard by Senate Com
mittee Next Week.

The first witness to be heard on Monday
by the Senate military affairs committee.
which is investigating the nomination Of
Gen. Leonard Wood to be a major general,
will be Col. Charles 8. Dieh1. assistant gen.
eral manager of the Associated Press
Lieut.. James E.. Runcie has been recalled
and will be here Monday. He will be ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05

reporter suggested.
THAT is a new idea to me- he replied.
THE other story has come UP every now
and then but my intention to resign is an
entirely new thought. You have brought
news to me-"
Wood Investigation.
Whether or not the contest that Is being
waged against the confirmation Of Gen.
Wood as a major general will develop into
a test Of strength between President
Roosevelt and Senator Hanna Is a question
that is now being asked by many senators.
Such a result would be regarded as of the
utmost Importance in its political conse-
Quences. but until the nomination is in the
Senate and 1t is seen how far Senator
Hanna proposes to carry his opposition no
definite answer can be had to this ques-
ton.
When the fight against tho nomination
was begun by Senator Hanna 1t was gen.
orally believed that it would be waged for
the purpose Of showing up the acts Of
Maj. Rathbone in a favorable light. The
entire proceeding was regarded as an eff
fort to vindicate the course OF Rathbone,
but 1t was not thought that 1t would be
carried SO far as to amount to defeat Of
Gen. Woods nomination in the Senate.
Heavy Opposition.
It is now being rumored that Senator
Hanna proposes to carry his opposition to
an extreme limit. and that his fight in the
Senate will prove a test of strength be-
tween the President and himself.
But Senator Hanna has not yet made
known his intentions concerning the nomi-
nation when 1t is reported to the Senate.
It is regarded as settled that the nomina-
ton will have a favorable report from the
committee on military affairs. The testi-
mony to be offered before that committee
has very largely been given. Unless some
unheard of evidence should come up to in
fiuence senator's there will not be at the
most more than two or three votes against
conflrmatio in the committee.
Senator Scott is generally believed to be
settled in his conviction to vote against the
nomination. Senators Hawley, Proctor.
Foraker and Alger are known to be as
firmly n favor Of confirmation Quarles is
believed to be favorable, and Warren Is re-
Garded as likely to vote for confirmat ton.
OF the democrats Cockrell Pettus and
Blackburn favor confirIna ton, while Bate
is regarded as doubtful.
The opinion that prevails in the committee
is so pronounced for Wood that even the
opposition senator's today have no expecta-
ton of a change of sentiment or Of an ad-
verse report.
If Senator Hanna should appeal to his
friends as personal matter to stand by
him the consequences are regarded as likely
tween the President and the Ohio senator.
Few Of his colleagues believe that Mr..
Hanna will risk his reputation by entering
upon an open fight against the President
which according to general belief would
result in his defeat,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05

That is all I care to say. In spite of
everything l have said these stories keep
coming up
ut Is reported that you have made up
your mind to resign the craftsmanship of
the national republican committee the
reporter suggested.
That is new idea to me-" he replied.
THE other story has come UP every now
and them but my intention to resign is an
entirely new thought. You have brought
news to me-"
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THIRTY-SIX PAGES.

IN THREE PARTS.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21

We wish to speak Of our
holiday line this early be-
cause many will appreciate
the hint. Our goods are all
here, They are ready for
inspection. The line is by
far the finest we have ever
shown. Too many things
to specify here, we don't
want to specify just yet, we
want you to see the goods
while the line is unbroken.
h You know the advantage Of
early choosing. Prompt
buyers always avoid the
rush and get choicest pick
ing. Prices are as low as
they can be and the very
article you would most
prefer may not wait.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21
$52S off 8 acres.

That is what Mr.. Charles c.
Draper, who lives near Caldwell,
got off a little less than acres
and Mr. Draper showed the writer
a draft, explaining that he had
inst received it from the Ballantyne-
Dee Mercantile Co. for his crop of
alfalfa seed raised on his farm near
town. He measured the land
which produced the seed and it wa S
a fraction less than 8 acres and
after selling $52S worth, he had a.
bout 100 pounds left over. Many
of his neighbors did immensely
well, but none came quite up to
Mr.. Draper, and the reason was,
he thinks, that they were not as
careful in gathering the crop. He
gathered his alfalfa by hand and
estimates that he made SIS day
while doing it.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-21

got some $2I,ooo for their Carey
Act rights, and contracts for deeds
Tor their Desert land holdings, title
to which they had lost through the
mutations of time, and, of course,
free water rights. That was A
handsome turn all around, now
wasn't it, and the people pay the
freight. II everything had worked
out smoothly, according to plans
and 81 ecifcations, it is estimated
that the prominent gentlemen from
Idaho would have cleaned up $780,
900, while the timid capitalist in
the case would have taken down 8
or 10 millions, and the people pay
the freight. 1t seems to us that
the share Of the prominent gentle
men from Idaho was small by COM
parison, but they were new hands
at the business, and probably feared
that something might happen to
prevent the smooth workings of the
scheme. The event shows that
their fears were not wholly un-
founded. Somebody put flea in
the ear of Mr.. Richards, Commits
sioner of the General Land Office,
and there is CONSERVATION through
out Careydom, in Idaho.