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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
TO REGULATE ELECTRIC WIRING.
Hearing Given Bill by Senate District
Committee.

hearing was held in the Senate commit
tee on the District of Columbia today on
Senate bill No. 3, to regulate electric wiring
in the District. General G. H. Harries ap-
peared. favoring an amendment to the BILL
and w. c. Allen, electrical engineer of the
District. was also present. General Harries
asked that an amendment be placed in the
bill exempting from it's operations power
plants of incorporated companies in the Dis
triet engaged in the production of electric
current.
He did not wish the electrical board of
the District to have authority to dictate
changes to be made in the plant of the
electric light company here, as the latter's
own board of engineers would be fully
capable of attending to such matters.
Mr.. Allen remarked that the object of the
bill was not to apply to plants of that kind,
but was especially to give authority in su-
pervising conditions in small plants and in
matters of wiring.
The bill also excepts from the control of
the electrical board buildings owned by the
District.
Senator Gallinger expressed the opinion
that that provision should go out of the
bill as the District should be willing to
have its own buildings regulated by the
law applied to private concerns in the
District. The bill then went over until
the next meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
VALUABLE SCIENTIFIC FIND.
Almost Perfect Remains Of Ichthyo-
saurus Found in Chile.

January 22.-News of one of the most i'm
portant geological discoveries ever made in
South America has just been received at
the University of California from Astrono-
mer w. H. Wright, head of the observatory
expedition now in Chile. The find is a re-
markably perfect specimen of the 1chthyo-
saurus and the significance of the discov-
cry lies in, the fact that South America has
never been known previously to furnish
any specimens of these prehistoric silurians
so valuable to science.
This interesting fossil was discovered
near Coquimbo. Chile. and the specimen has
been unearthed in almost perfect condition.
Other valuable specimens have been found
In the same place. Prof. Merriam, occupy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
THEIR WORK COMMENDED.
Army Officers Translated Foreign
Articles on Military Subjects.

In view of services rendered the mill
tary information division of the general
staff in the translation of various articles
pertaining to military affairs, the chief of
staff has written a letter to each Of the
following named officers, complimenting
them upon the excellent manner in which
each has made the translation from the
original to the English language: Major
Frederick Marsh, Artillery Corps; Major
James Rockwell, jr., ordnance department;
Captain w. E. Craighill, Corps of Engi-
neers: Captain Henry D. Styer. 18th In
fantry; Captain E. A. Sirmyer. Sth Cav
airy; Captain James A. Shipton, Artillery
sggSfS; Captain Charles r. Savers, com
missary: Captain F. Il. Harris Artillery
Corps; Captain Graham D. Fitch, Corps
of Engineers; Captain F. L. Palmer. 9th
Infantry; Captain NJ L. Hersey, 9th In
fantry: Captain William Lassiter, Artillery
Corps; Lieutenant G. A. Wieser, 18th In
fantry; Lieutenant ]. r. Slattery, Corps OF
Engineers; Lieutenant c. N. Barney, as
sistant surgeon; Lieutenant F. P. Lahm,
9th Cavalry; Lieutenant Fred H. Gallup,
Artillery Corps; Lieutenant r. E. Wood,
Sd Cavalry; Lieutenant e. M. Norton. Sth
Infantry; Lieutenant c. O. Sheriff., Corps
of Engineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
CHICAGO DAIRY COMPANY.
Organized Under Maine Laws With
Capital of $4,OOO,OOO.

CHICAGO, January 22.-Under the name
of the Chicago Dairy Company. Chicago
capitalists are forming a corporation de-
signed to control the milk supply Of Chi
cago. Organized under the laws of the
state of Maine, the company has an au-
thorized capital of $40O0,OOO.
The principal purpose of the company, 1t
is stated, is not to advance prices. but to
raise the standard of milk in Chicago. All
sold by the company through it's distrib-
uters will be certified free from bacteria
and all deleterious substances. For such
milk fiat rate of cents quart will be
made.
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SILK FRAUDS CASE UP.
Martin L. Cohen and Charles G.. Browne
Defendants

NEW YORK, January 22-After many
months delay the case of the United
States against Martin L. Cohen of the
firm Of A. S. Rosentnal & Co., silk i'm
porters. and Charles c. Browne, suspend
ed examiner of silks in the federal ap-
praiser's stores, charged with conspiracy
TO defraud the government through the
fraudulent importation of Japanese silks
in 1901, by means of false invoices ard un-
deresumated weights, was begun here to-
day.
An order was issued severing from the
case that of A. S. Rosenthal, one of the
defendants, whose $500 bail was forfeit
ed on Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
STRUCK BY TORNADO
Death and Devastation at
Moundville, Ala.
REPORT OF CONDUCTOR
SAYS NEARLY ALL THE INHAB-
ITANTS ARE DEAD.
There Were About 800 Inhabitants of
the Town-Rescue Train
Sent Out.
REPORT OF CONDUCTOR

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, January 22.-It is
feared the entire population of the little
town of Moundville, in Tuscaloosa county,
was annihilated in a tornado which swept
that part of the state at 2 o'clock this
morning.
Officials of the Alabama Great Southern
railroad have received a message by way
of Selma from Conductor Capehart of
northbound passenger train, dated at
Akron, saying that when his train reached
Moundvile, shortly before o'clock, he
was unable to pass because of wreckage on
the track. He says the entire north end
OF the town of Moundville was wrecked by
the tornado and that practically the en-
tire population of the place was killed.
Moundville is town of about 800 people,
on the line between Hale and Tuscaloosa
counties. 1t is seventy miles southwest OF
here and about fifteen miles south of Tus-
calooSa Every wire to the place is down.
but a wrecking train with linemen on board
has gone from here to repair the damage
The railway officials here think Conductor
Capehart's story is overdrawn.
A tornado struck the suburban town of
North Birmingham today and demolished
or damaged thrty-siX houses, most of
which were negro cabins. number of in
dustrial plants also were slightly damaged
by having stacks blown down. The store
of Posey Brothers was destroyed. There
one was killed in this vicinity
Story of Section Hand.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala, January 22.-A negro
section hand just arrived from Mound
vile says that place was totally destroyed
by the tornado and that many people were
killed and injured. The negro says he
saw the bodies of people in many places
He also reports that the country for sew
eral miles is devastated Every doctor in
Tuscaloosa, including the surgeons at the
state insane hospital has gone to the
scene. Reports received here by telephone
say the death list so far is estimated at
thirty. The merchants of Tuscaloosa have
offered every assistance to the destitute.
Limited train No. / north-bound on the
Alabama Great Southern railroad missed
the storm by only a few minutes.
Among the killed at Moundville are A
H. Warren of Montgomery, a travelling
salesman, Robert Powers; an unknown
boy, the night telegraph operator at
Moundville and the man in charge of the
railroad water tank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
MURDER IN BALTIMORE SALOON.
w. II. Weber, Laborer, Killed With
Billiard Cue.

BALTIMORE, January 22-The dead
body of William II. Weber. a laborer en-
ploeed in the city street cleaning depart
ment, was found this morning in front of
the saloon of Henry Smith. Smith and his
brother, Augustus A. Smith, Were arrested
on suspicion, and at a later hour the latter
confessed to the police that he had killed
Weber He said that he and Weber were
playing POOL, when the latter became angry
and drew knife on him. He struck Weber
with a cue over the head. killing him. With
the assistance of his brother he removed the
body of Weber to the sidewalk, where it
was subsequently found
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Personal Mention.

Mr. Waldemar Van Cott of Salt Lake
City. counsel for Senator Smoot, was ad
mitted to the bar of the Court of Claims
this morning upon motion of Mr.. Frederick
A. Fenning.
Mr. Maurice s. Levy of Dallas, Texas. is
visiting his sister. Mrs. A. H. Shattuck. at
the Ethelhurst.
Mr.. ]. P. Cardin of Brooklyn is at the
Raleigh Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
CLAIMS WASHINGTON AS HOME.
Negro Arrested at Bordentown, N. j
Suspected of Assault.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BORDENTOWN, N. j., January pa
negro giving the name of William Hayes
and claiming Washington, d. c., as his
home who was arrested here yesterday on
suspicion of being the man who assaulted
and robbed Mrs. Stella Applegate near
Princeton few days. ago, was committed
to the Burlington county Jail today for ten
days as disorderly person by Justice Tan
tum in order to give time for establishing
Identification. Thus far no one from Prince
the negro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
coUNTERFE1T1NG CHARGED.
Three Men Arrested in Chicago by
Deputy Marshals.

CHICAGO, January pa raid made by
deputy United States marshals on fiat In
Morgan street has resulted in the arrest of
three men charged with counterfeiting
John O'Shea, it is asserted, was caught in
the act of making bogus half dollars.
Henry Cotter was captured with him, and
Fred Sullivan, a saloon keeper, was locked
up on a charge of aiding in the distribution
of the counterfeits. The three men were
held in 81, 600 bonds each. Molds. dies and
partly completed coins were seized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
Pilgrims' Society Banouet.
The Time Ball Behind Time.

Owing to some break in the wires the
signal from the observatory has not reach
ed the mechanism of the time ball on the
east wing of the State, War and Navy De-
partment building for the past three days.
and though the ball has been raised and
the expectation of the watchers have been
excited, the ball, instead of dropping at
noon, has been lowered at 1906 each day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER KILLED.
Miss Sarah Schaefer Assaulted and
Robbed at Bedford, Ind.

BEDFORD, Ind, January 22.-The body
of Miss Sarah Schaefer. teacher of Latin in
the Bedford High School. was found in a
carriage house today. She had been assault
ed and robbed and the body badly mutilat-
ed. The appearance of the shed indicated
terrific struggle. Miss Schaefer came here
from EIkhart, Ind, a year ago. and was
much admired. There is much excitement
over the murder, and bloodhounds will be
given the scent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
TO RETURN SOON.
Minister Buchanan Expected Back
From Panama Before Long.

Confirmation Is had at the State Depart
ment of the report that Mr. Buchanan,
American minister to Panama, Is ahGlt to
return to the United States startingSin a
few days from Colon. Important private
business. for Mr.. Buchanan is developing
extensive connections in commercial way,
is assigned as a reason for the ministers $
return. The department is not Informed
that this visit is anything more than a
mere leave of absence, but it is known that
Mr.. Buchanan consented to assume the
Panama mission only upon an understanding
that his appointment must be temporary,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
WIRES IN TROUBLE.
Rain and Sleet Do Much Damage in
New York

NEW YORK, January 22.-The rain and
sleet storms of the last few days have in
terfered greatly with telegraph and tele-
phone service throughout the eastern part
of the country, and today conditions were
the worst experienced in months. In CEN
trail New York many wires were down.
Service between the west and south was
slow, but was better than in New York
state. New England was, comparatively,
a light sufferer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
Confident of Morales, Speedy Triumph

Acting Secretary Loomis today had a
call from Emilio C. Joubert, formerly Do
minican consul general at New York, who
expects to represent the Morales govern
ment in the same position as soon as the
necessary credentials reach Washington.
Mr.. Joubert was confident of speedy
termination of the present disturbed condi-
tions in San Domingo, to the complete
triumph of Gen. Morales over the Jiminez
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No Statehood This Session.

territories today Senator Patterson inquired
If it was the intention of the committee to
consider statehood bills at this session.
Mo- promptly responded Chairman
Beyeridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22

and as affairs on the isthmus are regarded
as being in excellent shape from an ad-
miniStrative point of view. it is possible
that Mr.. Buchanan will consider that he
has carried out his full undertaking when
he returns to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22

ing the chair of paleontology and historical
geology at the university, says that so far
as he is aware no specimen has been dis
covered which rivals this one in complete
ness or scientific value
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
ENTERED UPON HIS DUTIES.
Brig. Gen. Dodge Becomes Paymaste'
General of the Army.

General of the Army.
Maj Gems. Joseph P. Sanger and Alfred
E. Bates, and Brig. Gems. Harry L. Has
KEEL Forrest H. Hathaway and Frank M.
Coke, have been placed upon the retired
list by the President and Brig. Gen. Fran
els S. Dodge has assumed the duties of
paymaster general of the army, vice Bates.
retired These retirements and promotions
are in line with the plan of promotions and
retirernents laid out by the Secretary of
War upon the retirement from active serv-
ice of Lieut.. Gen. Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
The Stein at Charleston, S. c.

The commandant of the naval station.
Charleston, 8. c.. reports to the Navy De-
partment that the German training ship
Stein arrived at that port yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
Charles Bondier Sentenced to Death.

Charles Bondier Sentenced to Death
BUFFALO, N. Y, January 22.-Charles
Bondier, the seventy-five-year-old murderer
of Franz and Johanna Frehr, was sentenced
to the electric chair today. The execution
will take place in the week beginning Feb
ruary %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
Senator Bacon's Severe Cold.

Senator Bacon of Georgia is confined to
his home in this city by very severe and
obstinate cold. 1t was feared that at one
time pneumonia might develop and he is
receiving the most careful attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
SENATOR HANNA BETTER.
His Family Expect Him to Be Out in I
Day or Two.

Inquiry at the Arlington Hotel this after
noon elected the statement that Senator
Hanna, who is suffering from an attack of
grip, is very much better today There are
no alarming symptoms and his family ex-
pect him to be out in a day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
SO, 900 to SO, 900 Good Reasons.

5000 to SO, 700 Good Reasons.
There are between thirty
three and thirty-eight thousand
good reasons for advertising in
The Star. Every copy of the
paper every day is good rea-
son, for every copy reaches q
buyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22

Senator Hanna's Credentials.
Senator Foraker today presented the Gre
dentials of Senator Hanna for the term of
six years, beginning March 4, 1905.
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THE EVENING STAR.
PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Ssnsss Once, 11th Street and Psnnsylvanis Avsnas.
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Q. Il. KAuFTkANN. President
New York Office: Tribune Building
Chicago Once: Tribune Building.

The Evening Star Is served 70 subsc ribers In the
city by carriers. their own account ct 10 cents
per week or "A cents per month. Copies at the
counter. 2 cents each. BY mail-anywhere In the U.
8. or Canada-postage prepaid-50 cents per month.
Saturday Star 80 pages, 81 per year; with tor.
eign postage added, $3 60.
Entered at the Post Office at Washington, d. g,
as second class mail mattero
~ All mail subscriptions must be paid In advaHce,
Rates Of advertising made known application.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-02
AGED LADY
BADLY HURT
FALLS ON THE ICY PAVEMENT AND
FRACTURES BONES OF HER
LEFT HIP.
Blame Attaches to City Authorities for
Awful Condition of That Street, and
City May Be Liable for
Damages ~

Mrs. Mary Waters, aged widow of
John Waters, residing on Water street,
sustained a very severe and serious ac-
cident Friday morning at 10 o'clock on
The street crossing on Mechanic street
alongside the Kessler hospital. AS she
was attempting 10 cross the street she
slipped and fell heavily Her injuries
we're such THAT sire could not rise, and
She had Ito be picked up and carried to
her home. The hospital physicians ut
tended her. They found that her left
hip was broken.
Owing to her advanced age, the injury
is likely to prove very annoying, and
it viii be a long time before she will be
able TO be out Considerable clrlpability
attaches to the city authorities for Hlie
condition of the street at, that point
and another accident Of this sott should
not be suffered to occur. or, if it does
the city should be held responsible 70,
damages. Mrs. Waters is about 20 years
OF age.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-02
FRIENDS OF cLARKsBURGERS KILL
ED IRoQUoIS THEATER FIRE
AT CHICAGO.
ALL LIVED IN GALEsBURG, ILL,
AND WERE VERY INTIMATE
AND CLOSE FRIENDS.
Mrs. Guy Henry, Sister and Mother, Met
Death in Awful Stampede.-clarks
burgers Had just Received Let
ters and Presents From
Mrs. Henry.

Never in the chronology OF the worlds
history has there such a terrible and
awful catastrophe of its kind been en-.
acted as the appalling FIRE and stampede
which occurred in the new Iroquois thea
ter at Chicago on Wednesday afternoon,
and in which nearly seven hundred peo.
pie were killed and over four hundred
MANNED and injured in the short space OF
tlfteen or twenty minutes.
Thousands OF families all over the
Gnlted States are in mourning over the
sudden and untimely death of relatives
and friends who were clugldt in that ter
rfble stampede, Here in Clarksburg the
people hardly realize the magnitude OF
The awful disaster until the news of some
ones friends OF relatives being killed or
injured reaches them.
Mr. and AIRS. d. NJ. Ogden aud Mr.. and
Mrs. S. L. Boggess, of this city, have
Just heard Of the death of their intimate
friend, Mrs. Guy Henry, OF Galesburg,
Illinois, who was killed in the theater
stampede. Her body has been recovered
ind identified. Mrs. Henry's mother and
her only sister are reported missing, and
The family believe that they were killed,
as they Were in the theater at the time.
Th Clarksburgers above mentioned
resided in GaleShnr1 and tba,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-02

STATISTICS
GRATIFYING
AS SHOWN BY REPORTS READ AT
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OF
CHURCH HERE.
Large Sum Raised Tor Missions and Be-
neyolences- Big School Attendance.
Strong Address by Rev. Moore.

The annual business meeting of the
First Baptist church mas held on Thurs
day evening, December 81. The pastor
presided as moderator, and, in the alb,
sence from the city of the clerk, Mr..
Walter Elliott was celrk pro TEN.
A short devotional service was held
from 1880 TO s O'Clock in the Sunday
school room, after (which the audience
repaired to the dining room. The va.
rious reports We're read. The pastors re.
port showed that the membership had
increased from 346 to 403. The treasur.
ers report showed that the total con
tributaons of the church for all purposes
was $3,94425, Of which 81, ,OsO60 was for
missions and beneyolences. Miss Susie
Morris read the Sunday school report.
showing a total attendance during the
year Of 6,62s, averaging l2s per Sunday.
The total money contributed by the
school was $272.o4. Twenty nine schol-
ans united with the church during the
year. Mr.. L, w. Garrett presented the
report of the Pinnickinnicl5 mission
school, organized October II, 1903. Av-
erage attendance, 43, and the school ne.
ported as self,supoprting. Mr.. David
j. Walters reported for The G. L. So
ciety a membership of 70, and contri
button 10 missions OF $62.76 Miss Hat
tie Kyle reponted for the intermediate
G.. Z. society, that they had helped in
the church improvements and had Bought
a library of over 100 vclues jointly with
the Juniors. Miss Hazel Kyle reported
that the Juniors had a membership OF
over 40; had given $40 to missions
bought a pulpit hymnal, and paid $34
on account of the parsonage papering
The Ladies' Aid society reported, through
Miss Laura Bougllner, THAT they had paid
$3G0.40 for the new church carpet, and
made other disbursements, amounting to
over $lOO more
Mr.. i. W. Garrett was reelected as
deacon for the full term of three years.
The ladies served delicious coffee and
sandwiches, after which Rev. L. b
Moore, of Philippi, made a strong ad
dress. The meeting closed with the sing
ing of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds, 2
and the benediction by Rev. /. +. Pet
ers. Everything shows that the church
work is in an encouraging condition, and
the outlook is very hopeful for the new
year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-02
FARMERS
BANK OPENS
In Its Banking Rooms in the Irwin
Building.-First Days Business
Quite Satisfactory.

The Farmers bank in the Irwin build.
ing opened Saturday for the first time
for business. The opening day was quite
gratifying from a business standpoint to
those in charge.
The banking rooms are very nicely and
neatly furnished and modernly equipped.
Ihey consist Of THE cashiers room, the
teller's quarters, the collection depart
ment, the vault, directors room and 50
forth. All are quite spacious and invit-
ing.
The officials in charge are Charles w.
Furbee, cashier; Fred b. Wood, teller;
lintl +. Thad Post. buoIsEsevper. Mr.. Fur.
bee las had much experience IN bank:
ing, aaid Is regarded 4 valuable oiiidial,
Mr.. Wood, has been connected with Che
Traders National hank here several yearss
aud has good knowledge Of the business,
Mr.. Pest is fanilisr with bookkeeping
and i, hustler. Tie personnel ST the
oaiciate will prove more than satisfac.
tory to the directorate and The patronage
The boFd a direstors held i meeting
vt Il O'Clock ard an adjourned session
d tbe afternoon Is look alter natter.
lersaiuias 70 Tie Periing Of the bank
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-02
CELEBRATED
NEW YEARS
Seven Men Yanked Up by City Police
for Displaying Too Much Enthusiasm
on Occasion of Incoming Year.

Seven prisoners were arrajened before
Mayor Crile IN police court saturtrss
morning They assd been ont ce.ebg,s,.l
ing the happy new year, but 900 'ssls.a
vim and enthusiasm. with g,sssDably ~
much booze also got Siieln mtg t'ls
elutcAe- u The law. aud they were 5ake1
TO the city iail for the excessive inter
s.st they took in the now ycar.
Three plain drsmls were given tire
days imprisonment in lieu .of tie pay.
ment uf tllree-lollar fines. Two more Of
shc saaie variety drew fse days inIpiiisz
oninent. One drunk paid ss and the
triinnings and obtained his liberty. Pit
Robinson was drunk New Years uIg'l:
and went TO see the performance at tAe
opera house. II i one of Issie rliles Al
the house NOT to allaw t'ic s,is.-.>4s.sce oi
INV drunken persons ihcit;... anil -raa
waIs sslttehe1 up by We poies pf .n'
He vaz sisssktar<e dazs