davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The oasis., 1904-09-03

Journal Miner; Mrs. Joe Ray, of Groom Greek, attempted to commit suicide last Thursday evening by shooting herself with revolver during the absence of her husband. The motive which prompted her to the deed is not definitely known. She placed the muzzle of the gun to her right temple but instead of passing directly through her head the bullet was dehected towards the front of her head and passed back of the right eye destroying 1t entirely and lodging beneath the left eye. She was brought to Mercy hospital where the bullet was re- moved. The wound is very dan- gerous one and may yet result in the accomplishment of the end in- tended by her.
 Globe Belt: The delayed passen- ger train that arrived at 1:55 o'clock this morning, ran over and killed Mexican opposite the water tank in the Globe railroad yard. The man, who was probably drunk, had removed his shoes and laid down on the track and fallen asleep. He had bottle of whis- key in a pocket of his overalls, and another bottle of the liquor was found near where he had lain. The head was severed from the body and one hand was also cut off. The body was taken from under the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
THE K. OF L. CONTROVERSY.
Justice Anderson's Opinion Rendered
Late This Afternoon.

Justice Anderson was engaged late this
afternoon I'm delivering his opinion in the
case Of Simon Burns and others against
John w. Hayes. known as the Knights of
Labor case. f.f5es
The opinion COMPRISES forty-eight type
written pages and reviews the testimony In
extenso Justice Anderson. it Is under
stood sustains Simon Burns, Henry A.
Hicks and Thomas H. Canning In their
alleged efforts to reconcile the order, and
holds that they are the general officers
duly elected at the general assembly held
at Niagara Falls. N. Y. in 1902. and that
Hayes and those with him are not such
officers.
The court. Ii is further understood. en-
Joins the latter from hereafter claiming to
be such officers or undertaking to act az
such, and directs them to turn over the
property belonging to the order In their
hands to the compliments. 1t is stated
that the Hayes faction will appeal from
the ruling to the Court of Appeals
Messrs Cole and Donaldson and H. B.
Moulton represented Simon Burns and the
other complainants and Mr.. Henry L. Davis
represented John w. Hayes and the other
defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
FINANCE AND TRADE
Selling of Steel Continues and
Makes a Lew Record.
co M MON AT 9 l-8
CONSOLIDATED GAS ADVANCES
AND STRENGTHENS MARKET.
Railroad Stocks Suffer Fuel Com
panies AND Car Construction
Shares Decline.
co M MON AT 9 l-8

NEW YORK, May 12.-St Paul and
Arnalgamated Copper were the only stocks
to show gains in the opening dealings to-
day. Prices generally were small fraction
lower without regard to the gains in the
London market before the opening here.
A sale of 1000 shares of U. 8. Steel pre-
ferred made the opening price V lower than
last night, and 1t fell subsequently v on
the sale of large blocks. The common stock
opened at ga. breaking yesterdays low rec
ord.
Selling of United States Steel preferred
was in large blocks. down to 521z. where it
met support and rallied trifie The COM
mon stock was neglected. Sympathetic
weakness developed in some of the other
metal stocks. Pressed Steel Car losing 11s
and Car preferred, Republic Steel preferred
and General Electric about a point. A rise
fractional loss on the announcement of
the veto of the Remsen gas BILL
The market otherwise was inclined to
drOop, outside of Amalgamated, which gain
ed good fraction.
Losses in the railroad stocks were in
creased. followed by slight recovery.
Atchison fell full point. Sloss-Sheff1eld
Steel and Pressed Steel Car preferred lost
l. Tennessee Coal Ia and Republic Steel
preferred IN OF the specialties United
States Express fell and Keokuk and Des
M0ines Az.
Adams Express and Chicago and Eastern
Illinois certificates rose 21s and Anaconda
z Just before noon United States Steel
sold at g. Bonds were irregular at noon.
A few of the western stocks sold slightly
lower before the market became steader
on the rise In Consolidated Gas. This
stock eclipsed its early high price, touching
2G6. Small rallies in other stocks were sue
ceeded by intense dullness, the tape show
ing at one time only two transactions in
eight minutes.
Wide fluctuations In Consolidated Gas
helped to stide speculative interest in the
market and there was little trading in the
usual leaders. Consolidated Gas after
reaching 207, fell back point and rose
anew to 207H Wisconsin Central preferred
and Westinghouse Electric yielded 1. and
New York. Chicago and st. Louis first pre-
ferred 3l2
United States Steel common broke to 9Is
at the opening of the market today. This
is a new low record Transactions in the
stock were comparatively small. The pre-
ferred stock also was heavy, yielding d
point on pressure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
BoLTERs ORGANIZE.
Hold Separate Convention in Costello's
Hall

The delegates that bolted from the local
democratic convention today assembled In
Costello's Hall, 9Th and G streets north
west, shortly after o'clock and formed an
OF ganization, with Harry w. Sherman in
the chair and John Donnelly as secretary.
1t was expressed as the sense of the dele
gates present that theirs was the only and
true convention.
A committee was sent to the convention
from which the Hearst forces bolted with a
demand for the credentials of each of the
delegates that bolted the regular conven-
ton.
A committee will be appointed to attend
the St. Louis convention and set forth the
alleged rights of the District boilers.
Pending the return of the committee from
the meeting of the regular convention the
Hearst delegates took recess. 1t is the
intention OF the boilers to elect delegates
to the st. Louis convention, in the hope
that the representatives of the Hearst men
in the District of Columbia will be recog-
nized as the regular delegates from the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
WILL NOT BE REMOVED
NO CRIMINALITY ON POSTMASTER
VAN Colts PART.
Mr.. Robb Reports the Result Of the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Discovered.

Exhaustive inquiry into affairs OF the
New York city post Office recently was
completed by Charles H. Robb, assistant
attorney general for the Post once De-
partment Mr.. Robb made his report OF
the investigation through Postmaster Gen.
eral Payne to the President. 1t contains
a full explanation and discussion of the In
ouiry and makes several recommendations
The report, including the Recommendations,
has been approved in it's entirety by Pres.-
dent Roosevelt.
The report shows that Postmaster van
Colt himself has been entirely innocent OF
any intentional wrongdoing. Some admin
istratiye defects which had been continued
from the last administration of the office,
we're discovered They have been corrected.
No Evidence of Crime.
It is said authoritatively that no evil
dence of criminality was disclosed by the
investigation. Such Irregularities as were
discovered-and they did not 1t is salc'
involve the integrity of Postmaster Van
Cott-are presented fully in Mr. Robb, re-
port. Recommendations are mace WhleA
will nreyent the recurrence of these irreg-
uIarities and administrative defects In the
future.
The report disclosed the fact that
Whitfield Van Colt brother of the post
master, was employed five years ago as
an examiner or inspector of mail boxes.
His employment, the investigation snow
ed, was Illegal The salary PAID MIN Ior
his services in such capacity mas peen
refunded to the government.
Richard van Colt. a son of the postmas-
ter, the investigation showed, practically
has been directing the affairs of the New
York post office. His connection with the
office is considered In the report at length
Mr. Robb recommends that his services in
the Office be dispensed with. Although 1t Is
not alleged that he has been guilty of abso-
lutte wrongdoing 1t is deemed wiser that his
connection with the Office should cease.
Approved by the President
The President not only has approved the
report and it's recommendations, but he
has directed that the recommendations be
carried into effect. He will not remove
Postmaster Van Colt, as it is not regarded
that the investigation has shown that
ground for removal exists. Whether Mr..
Van Colt will be reappOinted at the expra-
ton of his term about ten months hence,
will be determined at that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12

Nelms-Barrett partnership IL was aooea
by the witness that Mr.. Barrett represented
the company here as attorney for seserai
years.
shortly after tie company ceased paying
Mr. Barrett, the witness testified. MI. III.
Morgan of the Office Of the assistant attor.
ney general for the Post Office Department
was sent to Investigate the company
books. and he recommended that fraud
order against the concern be issued.
Notwithstanding repeated questions asked
the witness. the exact date when rs CON-
pany sea sed paying Mr.. Barrett al other
facts remained in doubt when Mr.. Hoss
was finally excused from further examina-
ton.
Afternoon Proceedings.
At the opening of the session this after
noon J. B. Williams, president of the New
Orleans Debenture Company of Louisville.
Ky. was recalled at hts own request TO
correct certain portions of his testimony
given yesterday, in reference to dates. Mr..
Williams explained that his memory hao
been refreshed since yesterday. and ne re-
called that his lengthy interview with MI.
Barrett In Baltimore did not occur, as ne
had state in December, 1900. but IN jan
uary, 1901.
Arguments Of Counsel.
long argument followed an offer sub
mitted by the prosecution to produce PROOF
relating to alleged improper conduct OF the
defendants in cases other than those In
volving bond Investment concerns. The de-
Tense objected. principally In the interest
Of economy of time. Attorney Worthing-
ton remarked. incidentally. that the prose-
cution had been merely drawing unjustifi-
able differences from innocent transactions
The court was about to admit the proffer-
ed evidence when United States Attorney
Beach withdrew the offer, 'fn order to save
time"
The prosecution next called F. B. Kid
der as a witness. He stated that he hao
been connected with the Physicians Instr
tute of Chicago. Ill.
rs that bond investment concern AT
torney Worthngton inquired.
mo" was the answer.
Then object to this witness testliyins'
Attorney Worthington announced.
The prosecution explained that Mr. nd
der had been called for the purpose OF
showing that General Tyner followed the
suggestions of Mr. Barrett In respect OF
some things that affected the Physicians
Institute and that General Tyner. as as
sistant attorney general for the Post Of
flee Department. blindly followed the dic-
tates of Mr. Barrett, an attorney practiclng
before the department Justice Pritchard
permitted the witness to testify, the court
saving that If the statements did not ran
within the rule that had been laid down,
they would be stricken from the record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
Baltimore Markets
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RAITIAARE Nd Har 10 III OIfp

Sret1hI
BALTIMORE, Md, May 12.-FLOUR-Firm I'M
changed; receipts, ,S44 barrels.
WHEAT-Dull; spot. contract. Local .06A spot.
No. red western, 1.07ai.07A; May. .06a1 .08i.
July. S7h asked: steamer No. red, Local .00lt
receipts, 7.423 bushels: southern by sample, oSa
1.06la: southern grade s96a1 .06k.
pos MAY ssass p
bushels; southern white corn. 67a50; southern vel
low corn, 57a59.
mixed 44k bid; receipts a 2g6, bssshels. -
RYE-Dqll; No. 2. 78a7g; No. 2 western. so; re-
ceipts 724 bushels.
HAY-Steady, unchanged sssssz
) GRAIN FREIGHTS-Duli steam to Liverpool,
per bsfshel Id. May; Cork for ORDERS per quarter.
Id. May.
BUTTER-St<ady; fancy imitation. 1ea2o; fancy
creamery, 25a28; fancy ladle Halls: store packed,
12a13.
EGGS STEADY, i7a16
CHEEsR-Firm; Iarrs. 1osssil: medium. 1lha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
wARsHIP NEWS AT NORFOLK.
Admiral Taylor on Trip to the Dis
NAL Swamp.

Taylor chief of the bureau of navigation
who arrived at Old Point Comfort from
Washington yesterday, is with Mrs. Tay-
lor the guest of Rear Admiral Harrington,
commanding the Norfolk navy yard, on a
trip on the Holly to the famous lake of
the Dismal Swamp, fifteen miles south Of
the Norfolk yard. In the party are numer-
Gus naval officers from this station and
from Washington and Baltimore Tomor-
low Admiral Taylor will inspect the st.
Helena training station. now one Of the
most beautifully laid-out training stations
on the Atlantic coast.
The second torpedo flotilla, commanded
by Lieut. NJ Johnson. and composed of
the Whipple. Worden. Truxtun and Stewart.
which arrived here yesterday afternoon
from Pensacola. Fla, is today coaling
after which 1t will proceed to Annapolis
accompanied by the battle ship Texas to
Join the fiett of naval vessels now assemb-
ling there to take aboard the cadets at the
Naval Academy for spring and summer
practice.
to take aboard the cadets at the naval
academy for spring and summer practice
The battle ship Missouri sailed from Hamp-
ton Roads today on her final acceptance
trial of forty-eight hour endurance run
The battle ship Maine when she had her
final trial showed that she could turn in
Der own length while steaming at her max
imum speed and 1t Is expected that the Mis-
souri, will be able to do likewise The Mis-
souri, VIII return TO Hampton Roads for re-
pairs at Newport News result of the
Pensacola accident after her final trial
She has aboard the naval inspection board
from Washington.
Real Purpose Of the Trip.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH. Va, May 12-Rear Ad-
miral Henry c. Taylor arrived at the navy
yard here today. He was met by Rear Ad-
miral Harrington. and together they board
ed boaA and proceeded to the Dismal
swamp. The trip was ostensibly a pleas
ure 1aunt, but naval officers say that 1t IL
really for the purpose of inspecting the
Dismal Swamp canal in order that the
chief OF the navigation bureau may satisfy
himself regarding the availability of the
canal for the passage OF torpedo boats and
the smaller craft of the navy In time OF
war. The canal will form part of the pro-
posed inland waterway which the NAVY
Department considers one of the most I'M
portant plans In the scheme Of a naval fie
Tense of the Atlantic coast
The Navy Department is advised that the
battle ship Missouri, commanded by Can't
w. 8. Cowies, left Hampton Roads TODAY
for her trial run. This will be q forty
eight-houf run at sea under service icondi-
lions, during which time the guns Will be
fired. and for q period Of two hours the
vessel will De required to be run at maxi
mum speed under natural draught.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
Adjudged to Be Insane.

A marshaps jury. sitting at the city hall,
and presided over by Deputy United States
Marshal Turner, late this afternoon adj
judged the following to be of unsound
mind:
Warner Grant, Nathaniel D. Clark,
Mamie M. Preston. Elizabeth Clagett
Charles e. Morgan and Arthur s. Thomp-
son.
The hearings were conducted by Attorney
John Al. George, representing the Commits
sioners of the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
VICTIM OF FOUL PLAY.
Body of Waterman Found With Skull
Crushed

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, May 12.-The body
of John Brown was found today at the
block works. short distance from here.
where he was employed as Waterman. His
skull was crushed and the police believe
that he was murdered.
Brown last night caught three men In
the act Of carrying off valuable TOOLS After
a struggle Brown secured the plumber, but
the thieves escaped. 1t is thought they
returned and killed the Waterman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
Funeral Of DR.. Gushing.

The funeraIsof Dr.. Clinton Cushing. the
xell-known physician. who died early Tues
day of heart failure. took place at n
O'Clock this morning from his Residence.
1901 street. The interment was made n
Rock Creek ce1netery. sa1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today az
follows:
Corby Bros. one two-story brick private
stable. No 2235 Brightwood avenue; cost
Sc. COO
F r Sanner. one three-story brick dwell
ing. No 1874 Mntwo God place; cost IS 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales Regular call. Il O'Clock nooO-ColunbIa
Il. X. 5s $500 AT 1906
Capital Traction 1 at l21is
National Safe Deposit. at I4Sta
Mergenthaler Linotype, l Mt 1741a, 10 at IIlL
At 1741s. 1 at 174i5. 10 at IAN
After caIi-washington Street Rwy a. 81 eO9
at u. 81 600 II
Washington Gas, IS at S.
Washington Street Rwy. pfd. III at 80 so AZ
5cis " w. ~ ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hubs & Co.. bankers
and bi okers, 1419 F ST., members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock eX-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

Additional members of the board of d.
rectors of the Union Trust and Storage
Company have been chosen as follows:
Major D. C. Phillips. j. Thilman Hendrick
and w. p. I.ipscomb
Mr.. Lewis J. Davis. who retires on Mon
day next from the banking house OF Lewis
johnson & Co.. will retain his seat In the
Washington stock exchange.
Mr.. John T. Arms has sold his seat in the
stock exchange for 81. 700 to Mr.. Benjamin
w. Woodruff. manager of the Office I'm this
city of the brokerage firm Of Post & Fiagg.
This is the highest figure ever paid for a
seat, as the best price thus far was 81. go.
1t Is Mr.. Arms purpose to retire from q
number of business interests and this was
the reason that led him to give up his
membership In the exchange. which dates
from about the organization of that body.
his health IN the future then he has been
In the habit of doing especially in reducing
the extent OF the important responsibilities
which now rest upon him.
Mr.. Alexander X. Phillips. for a number
OF years past assistant secretary of the
Potomac Insurance Company, was unaui-
n.ously elected secretary at a recent meet
Ing of the board of directors.
There was but little activity at the meet
Ing or the stock exchange today; that 70, In
the trading. There was. however. plenty
OF stir and hustle among the members.
which. however. did not result I'm lengthea-
ing out the list of sales made
high level was reached in Washington
Railway bonds. as two $1,000 bonds were
sold at a. The bonds continued to be
offered at that figure without buyers.
One hundred and twenty-one was bid for
Capital Traction stock, and IL was offered
at 121A. but there was no trading
One lot of fifty shares of Washington
Railway preferred sold for 52h and the bid
at that level was renewed. The asking
price was 53.
Five shares of American National Bank
stock were offered al 135. The bid for ten
shares was III. Gas stock was freely Of
fered at 80. The best bid was 571a
Two ten-sha. lots of Mergenthaler and
two or three fractional lots constituted the
entire dealings 1741 and 174as were the
prices for the quotation lots. The stock
continued to be offered at 174h. but there
were no buyers at more than f74Ir After
call the best bid was ia.
Today's Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today for
redemption. s1.320,046; government receipts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received TODAY for
redemption. sI.32O,046: government receipts
from internal revenue, s7I0. ISL; customs.
1853. ia: miscellaneous. $14O69: expendi-
lures. H,5S0.000. Available cash balance.
Sill ,6I1, 1906
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12

II: s1nli i2Kafea
sIiGAR-strons: coarse eranulsted. As; ass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12

high level was reached in Washington
Railway bonds. as two $1,000 bonds were
sold at a. The bonds continued to be
offered at that figure without buyers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12

One hundred and twenty-one was bid for
Capital Traction stock. and IL was offered
at 121A. but there was no trading
One lot of fifty shares of Washington
Railway preferred sold for 52h. and the bid
at that level was renewed The asking
price was r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
Recess Until 8 p. NJ.

Congressman Fuller presented a resolu-
ton providing that all motions and resolu-
tons on the subject of credentials be pre-
sented to the credentials committee. The
resolution was adopted without division.
When the reports of the caucuses had been
submitted the convention, on motion of
Congressman Fuller. took a recess until 8
pm. Ys.tf~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12

There was but little activity at the meet
Ing or the stock exchange today; that II. In
the trading. There was. however. plenty
OF stir and hustle among the members.
which. however. did not result in lengthen-
ing out the list of sales made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12

The following delegates composed the
temporary organisation. twenty-four for
Norris ard eighteen for Hearst:
District 1-Thomas J. Moore, Dr. James
A. Watson. Charles J. Harbaugh. District
FLAMES A. Myers. Harry W. Sherman, w.
E. Carr. District 3-John j. Sullivan. John
Ready John F. Kfileen. District FRANK
J. Wissner, Smith .Thompsep. jr., Charles
w Bromley. District b-Jotn r, Kenny,
The Washington times., 1904-02-24
WIN. c. WAITNEY'S WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE
Eldest Son Sole Executor to Hold Es
tate in Trust Until Division Under
Terms of Instrument.

MINEOLA, L. T., Feb. 24.-The will OF
the late William G. Whitney was filed
for probate today. Harry Payne Whit
ney, the eldest son, is made the sole
executor and trustee. The amount and
value Of the estate is not given There
Is a legacy of S250.000 TO Adelaide Ran
dolph. stepdaugl,tc- of Mr.. Whitney.
and a like amount Is bequeathed to Ber-
tie Randolph. a stepson OF the late mil
lionaire A part Of the will reads:
All the residue OF my estate. req,
and personal. ] give and bequcath 10 my
executor. hereinafter named as my trus.
tee. 70 hold, possess. and manage the
same according to his best judgment
and discretion until the fiual distribu-
tiOn OF my estate, hereinafter provided
for"
After certain minor provisions. the will
concludes;
ITO divide all other remaining rents.
issues, and profits until the final dis
tribution thereon IN ten equal shares.
and pay tie same quarterly as follows:
Five-tenths TO my son, Harry Payne
Whitney; one-tenth to my daughter.
Pauline Whitney; one-tenth 90 my son
Payne, and three-tenths to my daughter
Dorothy
The Washington times., 1904-02-24
STRANGE DISAPP PEARANCE
OF CORNELIUS MEAGHER
Watchman at Treasury Drops Out Of
Sight, Leaving No Clue to
His Whereabouts.

The disappearance of Cornelius
Meagher. one Of the watchmcn at the
Treasury, has caused no little apprehen-
sion among his friends at the Depart
ment
Meagher was last seen at his boardins
house, Sl2 Twelfth Street, last Sunday
morning. He was in with typhoid ana
had been home sick for days Being
anxious TO go to his home in St. Louis.
Sunday morning, although in. he left
his boarding house unnouced. Icavinc
his trunk open IN his room and his eve.
glasses and umbrella on the table. The
police were notified, and a search was
made tor him without result
II Is thought that Mcagher. i'm his
feverish condition. may have hurried
from his room ana taken "A train Z,
St. Louis. A dispatch was sent to his,
St. Louis address by Capt n. A. CO.
haugh, captain of the watch az the
Treasury, but no response has been re-
ceived The missing man was sixty-fve
years old. five feet eleven inches IN
height. with gray hair and mustache.
He was a member of Company + Of the
Twenty-eighth Kentucky Infantry.