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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
UNDER FALSE PRETENSES.
DIR. Harry MacKnight Arrested OF
Charge of Mrs. Smith.

A man giving his name as DR.. Harry F.
Macknight was arrested today by Detec-
tives Father and McNamee and locked
up on a charge of attempted false pre-
lenses. The arrest was made upon a war
rant sworn out by Mrs. Alice M. Smith,
president of the local branch of the w. G.
T. u. and 81 Is the amount involved. Two
weeks ago the defendant came to the city
and registered at Coles Hotel, corner of
Indiana avenue and I'd street. Attention
was attracted to him by temperance peo-
pie when they learned that collections were
being solicited for the purposes Of estab-
fishing fund for the erection of a chart
table w. c. T. U. hospital.
When the prisoner reached police head.
quarters today he denied that he had VIC
lated any law, and told Star reporter
something of his work. He said he came
here with his family from Southern Pines
N. c., where he had practiced his profess
sion. He said he formerly lived in Indian
apols. Ind, and that he was working I'M
der the direction Of Mrs. r. A. Perlee OF
the w. c. T. U. at Dillsboro', Ind, from
whom he has letter of Introduction.
In book he gave young lady in this
city he started the subscription with s.. and
induced Mr.. Cole to do likewise. Mr.. Cole
it Is alleged, says he was told that he would
not have to pay the money; that his name
was merely wanted in the book as matter
of form.
MacKnight says he has not collected one
cent in this city and that it was not his in
tention to do so. He wished, he said to
establish local organization and have its
members handle the money.
He had not consulted Mrs. Smith.
the local president, he stated, because she
had been out Of the city. He said it
was the intention of the organization to
establish a hospital or sanitarium at South
ern Pines for the treatment of consumptives
who belonged to the temperance organiza-
ton Tomorrow he will be given a hear
ing in the Police Court. Last Saturday, he
stated he delivered an address on the hos
pitaI work at Washington Grove
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
William II. Parker and Edna H Baier
George B. Furman and Caroline F.
Brooke.
Walter C. Whitcraft and Emily l.. Mil
ton.
Alder A. Bates of Quantico, Va, and
Sarah f. Stokes of this city.
Joseph I. Greeniease and Josephine f.
Thomas.
Arthur r. Williams and Stella J. Bar
land
Lincoln A. Bowman and Ambrosia Hall.
John Evans and Ida Dennis.
Raymond Edwards of New Baltimore
Va, and Fannie G. Edwards of Marshall,
Va.
Israel Derricks Of Philadelphia, Pa, and
Caroline r. Gray of this city.
Joseph Wilson of Baltimore Md, and Adj
die Ricter of this city.
George w. Fowler and Sarah w. Grimes
James G. Armwood and Margaret Wig
gans
James III. Manor and Clara V. Sweeney
John A Fletcher and Susan s. Ravens
j. F. L. des Garnne3 ard Isabel s. Mes
NTH.
Charles Laupp and Josephine c. Klein.
Arthur L. Simpson and Mary c. Kochs
both of Anacostia, d. C.
George Brahler and Catherine A. Giebel.
Charles A. Goldsmith and Louise A.
Hansmann.
Edwin G. Land of Providence. r. l., and
Emma L. Mosberger Of this city.
Thomas s. Marshall Of Rockville, Ind.
and Susan A. Davis of this city.
George A. Wallace and Julia A. Emler,
both of Baltimore. Md.
George E. Miller and Teresa A. Dawson.
Winston Smith and Roberta Corum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
TO USE FORCE AGAINST HAITI
Purpose of France and Germany Not
Understood Here.

In view of the fact that the Haitien gov
eminent has formally apologized to the
French and German governments for the
recent stoning of the diplomatic representa-
tives Of those countries by some members
of the Palace Guard a Port au Prince, the
officials here are at loss to understand the
purpose of the governments named in send
ing warships to compel the little republic
Ito give adequate satisfaction
The French minister was struck by a
stone and slightly injured, but the German
minister. who was in the party, was I'M
harmed. The Haitien government prompt
ly disavOwed the acts of the guardsmen
apologized for it, and by this time has un-
doubtedly discharged the offenders and pro-
vided for their punishment
What more Is expected of the Haitien
government is not clear. but the employ
ment of warships by the two European
governments in joint movement against
the helpless republic is thought to presage
a demand for a large indemnity for their
wounded dignity and a purpose to compel
its payment by force, If necessary even
to the extent of Selling one or more custom
houses
1t is said that that the United States gov
eminent has no particular concern in this
matter, except to see that the American re-
public is not unreasonably punished. AS
is well known, Haiti is short of funds and
in no condition to meet large financial de-
mand or to stand any material diversion of
its revenues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Lower Court Sustained.

The Court of Appeals, by an opinion writ
ten by Mr.. Justice Morris and handed down
this afternoon, affirmed the decree appealed
from in the case of Charles E. Lenoir, ap-
pellant, against Laura E. Lenor.
The suit was tor, the annulment Of a
marriage on the ground of fraud, MIR. Lee
noir being the petite ner. The relief prayed
for was denied blythe District Supreme
Court on the ground that although the
fraud was sufficiently proved, yet the petit
toner had copdoned the offense and had
continued to five With the appellee after
the discoveryrcf the fact. Mr.. Lenoir ap-
pealed.
In affirming the Judgment Of the lower
court the Court of Appeals holds that Mr..
Lenoir's petition should be dismissed with
out prejudice4to hisbrght to renew 1t here
after, If testimony should be forthcoming
sufficient for the purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
SLOCUM DISASTER HEARING.
Capt. Van Schaick Called as First
Witness Today.

NEW YORK. June 2S-When the coro-
ners jury which has been investigating
the disaster to the excursion steamer Gen.
Siocum resumed its hearing today. Capt.
Van Schaick. the commander of the Slo-
cum, was called the first witness.
Van Schaick. who was wheeled into
court in invald's chair, said he has
held a masters license about thirty mine
years.
lie said he was captain on the General
SloCum since she first went into commits
sion. but he had nothing to do with the
gsn neral equipment of that steamer in The
first place nor with her life-savng appa-
iatus. He and Capt Pease looked after the
equipment of the Slocum each season.
He said the government inspector had
condemned some of the life preserverS
since 1891 and he. personally. had thrown
out about thirty. The captain described
the Slocum to the jury and told of all the
FIRE fighting and life-Savng apparatus on
beard. In the course of the hearing Capt.
Van SchaIck was asked what he did whel
II formed the steamer was on fire.
He said he ordered full speed 1T was
hCod tide and the boat was going fifteen or
sixteen miles hour" said the captain
The smoke came back to the pilot house.
We were then about four lengths beyond
the Sunken Meadows. The pilot said to me.
What shall | do l said: Let her go;
tEen l ran to see what the fire was like. At
the head OF the stairs | found a woman on
her knees. | lifted her up and looked down
back TO the pilot house and said 20 the pi-
lot: Ed. she's gone; beach her He said.
Where? and l pointed To North Brother
Island. shave that dock and put her star
board side the beach"
Then | started TO go aft but the flames
were coming like a volcano and my hat
caught fre. That's where my face and
hands got burned. There was no chance
to move. 1t was coming like locomotive
headlight"
Captain Van SChaick said he was not
absent from the pilot house more than half
a minute from the time the alarm was
given until the SloCum was beached. which
WAS not more than two and one-half min
utes
The witness said II was impossible TO
beach the boat anywhere else with good
a chance to save life. He denied that he
received information OF fire before the
alarm he acted upon reached him, and
branded absurd the report that a boy
told him at 10Th street that the boat was
on fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
CHEER KING EDWARD.
Enthusiastic Reception Accorded Him
at Hamburg Today.

HAMBURG. June 2S.-King Edward
paid his promised visit to Hamburg today
and met with a most cordial reception from
the authorities and big crowds of the in
habitants The senator's chief naval and
military authorities and civic functionarfes
awaited the king at the railroad station.
where the king was formally welcomed by
the burgoma ster and senators.
He subsequently boarded steamer ana
made tour of the harbor, which was elan
orately decorated. all the ships, buildings
and quays being adorned with flags.
King Edward later visited the bourse ana
was enthusiastically received by the MEM
beers. President Michahelles, in speech
of welcome, referred to the manifold bonds
between Germany and Great Britain and
concluded with calling for cheers for King
loved imperial family
After these words resounded through the
hall the king replied with a few words of
thanks. He was obviously greatly grattfed
at the warmth of his reception. After
ward he was entertained at luncheon in the
town hall by the senate.
The king. replying to the burgomaster
toast, said he would never forget the kind
ness of his reception.
When l return to my country, he add
ed II will seize the opportunity to tell ev-
erybody how well and cordially have
been received here. 1 know very well that
this reception Is intended not only for my
person, but also for the great empire God
has chosen me to rule over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Hearing Granted.

At the request of Attorney Leo P. Harlow,
the District Commissioners next Friday
morning at II o'clock will grant a hearing
to representatives of the Washington and
Alexandria Commuters Association relative
to the location Of the new passenger station
Of the Washington. Alexandria and Mt
Vernon Railroad Company.
Mr.. Harlow stated that the association
has a membership Of 1000, and that ap-
prcximately 5000 persons are in the habit
of using with considerable frequency the
railroad mentioned. He said that the men,
to the relocation OF the passenger station
at any point away from Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. They are not particular whether it is
located at 11th 18TH 13th 14th or 18th
streets. but insist that it be not moved
south of the avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
SUDDENLY EXPIRED.
Charles r. Smith a Victim Of Acute
Indigestion.

Charles r. Smith, assistant teller. cash
room. United States treasury. died quite
suddenly Sunday afternoon, following an
attack of acute Indigestion.
He had been indisposed Saturday night
and Sunday morning. but seemed to i'm
prove and insisted that his wife should go
to their boarding place for her dinner.
She was gone about twenty minutes. and
returning, found her husband lying dead in
the hall.
Mr.. Smith was in his ffty-second year
and had been in the Treasury Department
for quarter of q century.
He was one of the trusted money han
dIers of the treasurer's office, and at the
time of his death neld the important posi-
ton OF shipping teller. through whose
hands millions are sent by express over
the country.
He was past master Of Benz. B. French
Lodge, No 10, F. A. A. NJ. and that body
will hay charge of the funeral. which will
be held from his late home tomorrow at
) pm.
Mr.. Smith was genial lovable man. who
had the esteem of all who came to know
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
GOVERNMENT BONDS.


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd June 2S-FLOUR-Steady
unchanged; receipts 2,S57 barrels; exports, 7,03,
barrels.
WHEAT-Dul: spot, contract, SASSY; spot. No
red western. S5aS54; July. S1AaSlh; August
SLASH: steamer No. red, 79a79A; receipts
2426 bushels southern by sample 7OaS1; south
ern on grade. 7OaS1.
CORN-Dull; spot, 51ha511s: June, 51Aa51k;
July, 51ha51N; steamer mixed. 4Ska4Sh: re.
ceipts IL, 435 bushels; southern white corn 5Oa56
southern yellow corn. 5Oa58
OATS-DuIl; No. white, 46a461a; No. 2 mixed
43&a44: receipts, 8, 3S2 bushels.
RYE-Dull; uptown. No. western, 70 asked.
HAY-Easy; No. timothy, 15OOa s. 80; No.
clover mixed, 13 0Oa13.5
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Dull unchanged.
BUTTER-Stendy; fancy initiation, 1920; fancy
creamery. 24a25, fancy ladle, 15a16; store packed
l2a13.
EGGS-Steady, II.
CHEESE-Firm; large, 9a9A medium, 9.5as%
small, 10alOH.
SUGAR-Firm; coarse granulated. $40; nne, $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
IMPORTANT DECISION.
District Judge Speer Delivers Opinion
of Municipal Import.

MACON Ga Juna 2S-l'nited States Dis
trict Judge Emory Spccr of the western di-
vision of the southern district of Georgia
today rcnde~cd an opinion of far-reaching
Importance involving the authority of mu-
nicipal courts Ill over the country to SEN
tence viulators of municipal ordinances to
local chain gangs. The case came before
Judge SDrer on Il writ of habeas corpus ap-
Piled for by Henry Jamison, a negro. for
release from the custody of E. A. Wimbsh
superintendent of the Bib county, Georgia
chain gang. Judge Speer IL a lengthy opin-
ion decided that the superintendent was
without authority to hold the prisoner. and
directed his immediate release.
In passing on the case Judge Speer called
attention to the fact that the commitment
from the recorders court was a sentence
and nothing more" and that there was no
finding III guilt or innocence by the re-
corder. The question involved. said Judge
Spetr. lis whether the recorder of Macon
can, without any sort of criminal pleading.
and without the intervention OF jury.
convict a citizen twice for violation Of n
municipal ordinance and sentence him to 7
months at hard labor on the public Chain
gang. the punishment to be suffered IN 4
branch OF the pententiary.
Judge Speer declared that the argument
had been advanced by road commission
er that while a sentence to the chain gang
would forever ruin white man previously
EtSpetIdDIe, IL Idt no SuCil erect on d re-
spectacle negro. He held that such con-
Siderations do not appeal to court charged
with the equal enforcement of the law. and
he did not believe they met the approba-
ton of the best people of the southern
states. nor were they conducive to the well
fare of the south or hopeful for Its future.
Judge Speer concludes with an argu-
ment made by him twenty years ago, and
which he reatfirms. In this he said that
Though the color line expert may so de-
clare, this is no color line case. Ii is a
negro today. 1t will be white man. aye
"A white child and white woman tomor-
row In this court the law is equal and for
all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
instruments to Be Adjusted.
CONFIDENCE IN THE TICKET
Sentiment Of Delegates to the Chicago
Convention.

Robert B. Armstrong, assistant secretary
of the treasury, has returned from Chi
cago, where he went to attend the republi-
can national convention. Il have been to
a good many conventions" said Mr.. Arm
strong "but the personnel of the one held
last week was the best 1 have ever SEEN
There was one feature that struck me as
foremost In the gathering. That was the
absolute confidence of level-headed men
In the election of the ticket that was nomi-
mated. 1t was the confidence of business
men and men OF large affairs and was
neither enthusiasm nor overconfidence
There did not appear TO be the slightest
doubt of the result anywhere that 1 could
See,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28

with the other 144 Pennsylvania delegates"
said he When il was intmated to Mr.. Cas-
tie that his own name was beng mentioned
for second place the ticket with Gen
Miles he smiled and said it was not time to
consider that feature.
Opponents to Miles.
Among those prominent in the movement
opposing General Miles and who attended
the caucus today are; National Chairman
Stewart. Joseph Cheaney of Dallas. Tex. !;
National Secretary Tate, II Il Metc1It of
Rhode Island vice presidential nominee
last campaign; State Oh II Ian q. :. New
lin and Secretary c. f.. q rk of Indiana;
q. w. Calderwood of O - nd. col, the
prohibition leader on the = chic coast, and
ether leaders in the councils of the party.
Mr.. theaUcy of Tex : : ID that n.Euy
ioutherners were opposed TO Gen. Miles be-
rtuse Miles had put Jefferson Davis IN
IRONS
The prohibition camp ign in the lis re
0t Columbia has not yrt been discover. d
There Is nobody. even .inng those who
Used Ia iigure prominently In the D-st-ict
Prohibition Union, WI, knows anything
about such camp ign h..re. and this gives
wise to the suspicion tn u local members
III the party arr too u.s., ncttC 10 get to-
s-iHer for meeting ,4d elect delegates.
Consequently the Histrici s not represented
AT indianapolis. :! .yr, r.. Shoemaker and
Judge II. Il. Moufton az tbs city. who i'll
former years were identified with the par
ty : interests here, said .oday that they be
Itcy,d General Miles would be the nogn!ute,
but as MIR Shoe ,ker added. Dsjr.cJ
Inn5ons will have prec.oCs little effect on
Tins convention
In Maryland the usual activity among
members of the party is noticed. About
forty delegates from the state are at the
convention, and they are understood 10 be
N,Iy favorable to General Miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
ASKS FOR DESCRIPTION.
Capt. Boardman's Surmise Regarding
Dead Man at Ocean View.

Capt. Boardman has asked the authorities
at Ocean View, Va, for a description of the
man whose body was found there Saturday
morning. The body, it is stated. was wash
ed ashore, and a bullet wound in the head
gave rise to a rumor Of foul play or sui
eide. 1t was thought that the body might
possibly be that of Willard Myers or Thorn
as M. Fields. both of whom are wanted
here to answer criminal charges. The man
was seen to board a trolley car Friday
night, and he told the conductor that he
was to get a bunch of fish that had been
promised him. He got off at Patterson 8
fishery. and the next seen of him his body
washed ashore at Ocean View. At last &C
counts the body had not been identified
ton stated. He has not yet received a re-
Spouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Aqueduct Bridge Repairs,

Colonel A. NJ. Miller in charge of the
Washington aqueduct has written to the
Commissioners stating that the engineers
are about to begin the reconstruction of
pier No. of the Aqueduct bridge and that
1t is considered advisable TO place Ger
tain restrictions on the passage of vehicles
across two spans. 1t is proposed to re-
strict vehicular traffic to a single line OF
lassage aud 20 conftne the speed of horses
to . walk.
The Commissioners. who have charge OF
constructing the superstructvre hav.
granted permission to Colonel Miller te
proceed with the work a. outlined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Suit for Limited Divorce.

Mary A. NJ. Johnston this afternoon pc
titiOned the Supreme Court OF the District
OF Columbia to grant her legal separa-
ton from bed and board from her husband.
Albert +. Johnston, because of cruelty and
desertion The parties were married Sep
TENDER 90. 1887. and have one child. a girl
now fifteen years of age.
In addition to "A limited divorce Mrs
Johnston. who is represented by Attorney
r. III. Thomas. seeks the custody of the
Child and alimony.
charles w. Williams. through Attorney
William Earl Ambrose. this afternoon INST
tuted proceedings for wore. against Cora
Williams. correspondent is named
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
INDIANS LOSE SUIT.
Justice Anderson Decides in Favor of
the Government

Justice Anderson. in Equity Court No.
today announced a decision In favor of the
defendant as the outcome of the proceed
ings for injunction instituted November %
last by Joseph Naganab against the Secre-
tary of the Interior. The complainan Mt
sought to enjoin the Secretary of the In
terror from setting aside. under the act Of
June q. 1902. nearly 100000 acres of pine
land In Minnesota as a perpetual forest re-
serve.
1t was contended that the act mentioned
Is void. and that the complainant and all
OF the Chippewa Indians in Minnesota
would suffer damages to the amount of S.
100000 should the Secretary set aside the
land as described. Justice Anderson, how
ever, took a contrary view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Col. Kirkman Improved.

Colonel James T. Kirkman. United States
army. retired. who suffered a broken leg
by being thrown from a street car Satur-
day and was taken to the Washington
Barracks Hospital on the arsenal grounds.
is reported to be In very satisfactory
condition this afternoon. 1t was neces-
sary yesterday to amputate his leg about
six inches above the ankle. The opera
ton was performed by the stan surgeons.
Major Borden and Captain Howard. His
condition improved somewhat last even
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Incurs Severe Penalty.

Following his conviction in the Police
Court today on the dual charges of carry
ing a concealed weapon and disorderly con-
duct, Albert Madison, colored. who has a
wife and five children depending on him for
support. was sentenced by Judge Scott to
pay fines amounting to $50. A term of
seven months in the workhouse was named
as the equivalent to the fines. Madison
the court was told. had some trouble in a
saloon on 7th street northwest last night
and threatened to clean out the place with
"a blackjack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Subject Of Comment.

The resignation Of Mr.. Hugh T. Tag
CART. announced yesterday In The Star, as
assistant United States attorney for the
District of Columbia. was the subject of
general conversation at the City Hall to-
day. Mr.. Taggart did not put in an ap-
pearance there. and United States Attorney
Beach again declined to discuss the mat
ter OF his principal assistants departure.
AS stated yesterday, it is understood there
are no prospects of Mr. Taggart's success
sor being appointed in the immediate
mt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Personal Mention,

Frederick E. Upham. who was recently
graduated from the Mckinley Manual
Training School, left here yesterday for
Newtonville, Mass, where he has accepted
a position with the Atlas Chemical Com
Dany.
James Richard Barry of this city, son Of
Mr.. David S. Barry, has successfully
passed the mental examination for admis-
sion to the Naval Academy at Annapolis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Watson Declared to Be Bankrupt

James M. A. Watson, the alleged embez-
zler of about $4,000 from the District Of
Columbia, has been adjudged a bankrupt
by the District Supreme Court In connec-
ton with the news company with which he
was formerly identified. The cause is re-
ferred to E. S. McCalmont referee in bank
ruptcy, the court directing Watson to APP
pear before the referee and submit to such
examination as may be considered neces-
Sary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-28
Railway Sued for DAMAGES.

Julia A. Anderson. through Attorneys
Niles and White, today instituted proceed
ings at law against the Capital Traction
Company to recover damages In the sum
of $4,000. 1t Is alleged that September II
last. while near the Intersection of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Madison place. the plain
tiff was painfully injured by reason of the
negligent starting e. <le car of the dee =. l.
ant.