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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
DELEGATE MCGUIRE.
Charges Preferred Against Him Refer
red to Department of Justice.

Charges have been filed at the Interior
Department against Bird S. Mcclure, the
delegate in the House from Oklahoma,
been prosecuting claims in behalf of In
dians and accepting fees therefrom while
serving as delegate in Congress. The
charges have been referred to the Depart
ment of Justice.
Mr.. Mcclure last night emphatically de-
clared that there was no truth in the
charges filed against him. He said there
was absolutely no foundation for them, and
that he never took a fee for anything in
practicing before any department of the
Congress, although at that time he would
have been clearly entitled to accept fee
Mr.. Mcclure said he presumed the charges
were filed by a former Indian agent of the
Pawnee reservation, whom he (McGuire)
was instrumental in having discharged for
alleged irregular administration of the du-
ties of his office Mr.. Mcclure added that
he could not conceive why charges of the
nature named should be filed with the In
ton over him. The proper body to have
cognzance of them he said is the local
grand jury of the territory
The former Indian agent referred to by
Mr. Mcclure, is Mr. Harvey, against
whom charges were filed several months
ago. The charges were investigated by the
Secretary of the Interior. and Harvey was
exOnerated from all blame. He held his
Office until after his eXoneration, when he
of the government service. The officials of
the Interior Department speak in the high
est terms of Mr.. Harvey and resent the
statement that he was dismissed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
GEN. JOHN G. BLACK
COMMENT ON GEN. SICKLES' SUG-
GEsTIoN OF HIS NAME.
He Himself is Pleased-Members of the
House Recall Former Attempts
to Catch Soldier Vote.

Gen. John c. Black of Illinois, who has
been proposed by Gen. Dan Sickles of New
York as a democratic presidential possi-
bility, is very much pleased at the encomi-
ums showered upon him by his old COM
rade in arms. Gen. Black was asked the
downright question today whether he could
be considered an aspirant for the demo-
cratic nomination.
cannot discuss that question" replied
Gen. Black. But he wore pleased little
smile with a tinge of wistfulness in it,
which would lead to the belief that if he
were pushed real hard he might be found,
like Barkis, 'willin."
Among democrats at the Capitol today
the suggestion of Gen. Blacks name a
possible candidate was discussed Demo-
Gratis recalled the fact that once before
their party had nominated a candidate for
the same reason that Gen. Black is being
proposed-to catch the soldier vote. But
he didn't catch 1t. or at least not as much
as the soldier candidate of the opposing
party caught. That was at a time, too,
when the old soldier sentiment was
stronger and there was considerably more
of 1t than there is today.
Comment at Capitol
A prominent Illinois republican in Con-
gress, whose name is withheld for reasons
suggestion from the republican viewpoint
II can see where Gen. Black would gain
many votes from the republicans in Illinois,
he said. 1t would be case in some re-
Spects similar to our nomination Of Logan
for second place. Logan undoubtedly car
ried many democrats with the republican
ticket, not only in Illinois, but in the soldier
states generally. But the combination was
not successful in preventing the onrushine
OF tidal wave of sentiment for the oppo-
sition party and candidate.
I'm this case, if Gen. Black should be
nominated by the democrats, he would be
opposed by a soldier, just as Hancock was
opposed by Garfield. Now, however, our
soldier candidate would appeal to younger
element and to more recent war.
Southern democrats who talked about the
possibility of Gen. Blacks candidacy said
the south would not oppose his nomination
on the grounds of his Union army record.
They said that Hancock was not objec-
tionable to the south. If Gen. Black could
hold out any prospect of swinging Illinois
into the democratic column they would not
look any further into his record. What
they wanted, they said, was a man who
could win. Results would count with them,
and nothing else.
The western democrats asked, first thing,
WAS Gen. Black regular in 1896, or did he
train with the Palmer and Buckner crowd?''
Nobody at the Capitol could answer that
question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
MINISTER THoMPsoN's SUCCESS
Practically Opened Brazilian Markets
to American Flour.

David e. Thompson, United States min
lister to Brazil, called at the State Depart
nent today and had long conference with
Secretary Looms and some other officials
OF the department touching a matter OF
great moment to the important milling in
terests of the northwest. The minister has
practically succeeded in opening the vast
markets of Brazil to American -four, and
the means by which this has been ac-
complished, after long struggle, will be
disclosed in the course of a few days.
Merely an incident in the prosecution of
the larger task was the defeat by Minister
Thompson of proposition that had almost
taken form of how to bestow upon a Ger
man syndicate a monopoly of the right to
make -four in the vast state of Pernam-
buco.
Mr.. Thompson is here on leave of alb
sence. He reports that conditions in Brazil,
financial and commercial are improving
slowly. The dispute over the possession of
Acre territory is still open, but the other
parties TO the triangular quarrel have ad-
justed their issues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
MANY WORE CARNATIONS.
Tribute at the Capitol to McKin1ey's
Memory.

Today being the anniversary of the birth
of President William Mckinley the Ohio
members of the House of Representatives
provided pink carnations for all the repre-
sentatives, employees and large number
of newspaper men. The flowers were dis
tributed by the pages and adorned coat
lapels throughout the day. This mark of
remembrance of the lamented President
was thoroughly appreciated. Republicans
and democrats were one in this touching
little tribute to a chief executive who was
so beloved by the people. The carnation
was Mr.. McKinley's favorite flower, and he
rarely appeared in public without one upon
his coat lapel.
The chaplain of the House referred feel
ingly to the late President, saying:
1--WE thank Thee, o Heavenly Father, for
the beautiful life and character of our be-
loved Mckinley, whom we remember with
gra teful hearts today for the things that
he did in his life and for the beautiful ex-
ample of Christian character ana fortitude
he left behind him to us in his 51eath. So
move we beseech Thee, upon the hearts of
men, of Thy children, that truth And right
eousness and good will shall agn every
where in and through the spirit of the
Lord"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
DEFENSE WITNESSES.
Proceedings in Post Office Conspiracy
Trial TODAY

Miss Ina Liebhardt who served as Ma
chen's chief clerk in the free delivery di-
vision of the Post Office Department re-
sumed the witness stand for continuatio
of direct examination by the defense when
court was opened this morning. In reply
TO queries prcpounded by Attorney C. A.
Douglass. Miss Liebhardt testified that she
signed with Machen's name all letters going
out of the office except those that she con-
sidered important. She did not call to the
attention of her chief more than three or
four letters daily on an average. Accord
ing TO the witness. Mr.. Machen visited tne
first assistant postmaster general about ten
times a day, and his relations with the
several incumbents of that office seemed to
be friendly. Mr.. Machen had been directed
by Postmaster General Smith to report dI-
rectly TO him in regard to matters pertain
ing to the rural free delivery.
II was the custom of the office TO grant
inventors the privilege of testing new de-
vices that might be of in the postal
service. and it was usual for Machen to
consult with the first assistant postma Ster
general regarding such devices. In some
instances authority to make tests was gwen
by telephone, and in others by penciled
memorandum. This informal method w2s
stopped, however. in 1902.
An Argument.
Miss Iiebhardt identified orders for Croft
fasteners that were not initiated by
Machen but by subordinates in his Office.
BY having her identify number of forms
of letters and explain the meaning of the
same the defense next attempted to show
by Miss Liebhardt that the number of
Croft fasteners furnished for rural free de-
livery routes was based on the reports o.
snecial agents of the department who es-
tabIished such routes, and that Mr.. MaeheS.
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MeKINLEY'S BIRTHDAY
HIS FAvoRITE FLOWER MUCH IN
EVIDENCE.
Mrs. Mckinley Pays Visit to His Tomb
in Afternoon-Local
Observance.

CANTON, Ohio, January 29.--Canton peo-
pie informally but generally observed Nc
kinley's birthday. Special patriotic pro-
grams were held in most of the schools, and
the pink carnation was everywhere in evil
dence. Stocks of dealers, large cRrly In the
day, were practically exhausted by noon.
Mrs Mckinley was driven to the ceme-
terry this afternoon with large bunch OF
carnations for the tomb of the late Presi-
dent. A beautiful floral piece bearing the
card of Secretary of Commerce and Labor
George B. Cortelyou was placed on the cas-
ket. Other floral offerings fronseut of town
are en- route. -.
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TO SAVE DENMARK's ISLANDS.
Association Formed at Copenh gen fo
That Purpose.

COPENHAGEN, January &c. The Dan
ish Atlantic Islands Associations has been
formed here, with the object ~ arousing
the nations interest in It's outlying pos
sessions and preventing the diminution by
sale or otherwise Of territory Under Dan
ish sovereignty.
The movement originated at the time of
the proposed sale of the Danish West In
dies to the United States, and has been
strengthened by the reports that Canada
desired to purchase Greenland. Many
members of the Danish nobility are among
the leaders of this agitation for the reten-
ton of the Danish West Indies, Greenland,
the Farce Islands and Iceland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
NEW PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA.
Arthur Barclay Successfully Inaugu
rated at Monrovia January 4.

LONDON, January 29.-Advices received
here from Liberia say that the new presi-
dent Arthur Barclay. was successfully in
augurated at Monrovia the capital, Janu-
airy 4. The keynotes of his address to the
people were commercial freedom and the
conciliation of the aboriginal population of
Liberia. to which little attention has been
paid for many years The president dwell
on the advantages the Liberians derived
from Europeans and white Americans. He
urgently advocated commercial alliances
and recommended granting greater facili-
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
A. M. FRAeNER PLEADS GUILTY
Brooklyn Lawyer Charged Wit
Larceny of Trust Fund.
With

NEW YORK, January 29.-Albert M
Fragner, q well-known Brooklyn lawyer.
pleaded guilty today to an indictment
charging grand larceny in the first degree
in having taken bonds valued at $4,000
which were held in trust for Emil and
Edith Kainer, minor children Of the late
Otto kainer, an importer.
After complaint had been entered Fragner
married an older sister of the Kainer chill
dren and a settlement out of court was
sought but prevented by the district at
torney and Judge Aspinall, who refused to
permit the compromise of any claim affect
ing the rights of minor children.
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Would Promote Five Generals.

The War Department has made a careful
examination Of the bill introduced by Sena-
tor Penrose of Pennsylvania to provide for
promotion to the grade of lieutenant gen.
eral of brjgadier generals who commanded
brigades during the period from 1SG1-1S65,
with view to defining its scope. 1t will
be reported in Congress that the bill will
result if passed in the promotion to the
grade of lieutenant general of Generals
Sickles, Howard, Merritt, Ruger and
Brooke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29

service on and after the date designated
for the first collections as herein provided
shall procure and deposit with the sSecre-
tary of the Treasury such deferred an
nuity policies as the Secretary may direct.
said policies to continue in force if the
holders thereof become separated from the
government civil service: Provided, That
all premiums are paid as they become due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
Authority for Interstate Commission

The Senate committee on interstate COM
merce today referred all bills before 1t to
subcommittee. Senator Quarles' bill which
gives to the interstate commerce commits
sion authority to fix freight schedules in
such cases where 1t believes existing rates
to be exorbitant was discussed at length.
1t was decided that inasmnch as the House
committee has arranged to give hearings on
this bill no action will be taken by the
Senate committee unless hearings there are
expressly requested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
For Models of War Vessels.

Senator Hepburn today introduced bill
in the Senate providing for the deposit of
model of any vessel of war of the United
States navy bearing the name of a state
or city of the United States in the capitol
building of the state of city hall of the city
named The Secretary of the Navy is d.
rected to have such models constructed
and they are to continue to be the prop
erty of the government, subject to the ail-
thority of the Secretary of the Navy when
deposited in places as indicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
OLD GOVERNMENT PRINTERY.
Senators Scott and Latimer Will In
vestigate It's Condition.

The Senate committee on public build
ings and grounds met today, when Senator
Hoars resolution providing for an investi-
CATION of the conditions in the old building
of the government printing Office was
taken up. The committee appointed Sem
ators Scott and Latimer a subcommittee to
investigate and report at the next meeting
Of the full committee. Senators Scott and
Latimer will visit the government printing
office and personally look into the condi-
tions there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
Suppression of Ladronism.

Governor Taft stated that the successful
suppression of ladronism was directly due
to the help given by the native governors
and judges and officers, and had it not been
for them it would have been impossible
The country is admirably adapted to guer-
rilla warfare. Tropical races have kept up
years.
In closing his speech, Governor Taft said
that should the Congress of the United
States reduce the tariff upon tobacco and
sugar there would be created a trade be-
tween the United States and the islands
which can but lead to counter trade in
American products there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
ON THE DIsrR1cr BEL.
Commissioners Macfarland and Biddle
at the Capitol Today.

The District of Columbia subcommittee of
the House committee on appropriations
continued this morning its consideration of
the District appropriation bill for the fiscal
year beginning July next Commissioners
Macfarland and Biddle werespresent at the
meeting of the committee this morning.
Considerable progress was made with the
measure, but it will be necessary for the
Commissioners to be at the Capitol again
tomorrow morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
Moyements of Naval vessels.

The Navy Department has been informed
of the arrival of the cruiser Mohican at
Mare Island, the supply ship Culgoa at
Guantanamo. and the cruiser Albany at
Cavite.
for Honolulu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
Senator Hanna Much Better

Senator Hanna was much improved to-
day He arose as usual this morning and
spent a great deal of time in his office,
where he not only transacted his usual
business but saw quite number of callers.
He remained in the hotel. of course. and
will not leave it for some days as a matter
of precaution against possible relapse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
MAKES STARTLING STATEMENT.
Bedford Mayor Has Letter. With I'm
portant Disclosures in Schafer Murder.

BEDFORD Ind, January 29.-"If the
public knew what is in this letter Bedford
would go wild,' said Mayor j. Hixon Smith
today, holding up a square, envelope, ad-
dressed to himself in plain, BOLD hand.
The mayor was speaking of the Schafer
murder case. He would not say whether
the letter was anonymous or not, nor
would he give the least intimation as to
the nature of its contents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
French Cruiser at San Juan.

The Secretary of War was today in
formed of the arrival at San Juan, p. R.,
of the French cruiser Jurien de la Crawl
ere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
Senator Hoar in the Senate.

Mr.. Hoar was in the Senate today for the
first time since the death of his wife, a
month ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29

The mind is most recep.
tive of impressions after
dinner. Your advertisement
in The Evening Star tells
its story to willing ears.
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CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
The sun., 1904-07-12

justice Gildersleeve has granted an in
,.erloeutory . decree OF divorce to Clara
=; galloway from J. Armour Galloway.
asn no mas an ofice In the Young Men'schris-
an, sn AesociAtton building In west Rifty-
" - nnn IN street The judgment carries With
The sun., 1904-07-12
NEWSBOYS BETTING HARD.
MuEsey Has Placed Over 500 on Roose.
yelt-Other Park Row Plungers.

velt-Other Park Row Piungers.
The newsboys around Printing House
Square are plunging recklessy on the
Presidential election. 'Mugsey." the news
boy sport, has already laid out over 500
on Roosevelt at 7 to S and 8 to S.
Yesterday Little Tony, who has stand
near the Bridge entrance, jumped into the
game and backed Roosevelt to the extent of
S4s at 8 to 5. Johnny Kelly, who thinks
Parker has a chance. is doing his betting
In Wall Street througha friend.
The sun., 1904-07-12
BURGLARS USE CHLOROFORM.
Woman Says They Are Members Of Des.
perate GanE-Heayy Hail.

perate GanE-Heavy hail.
new witness appeared against Patrick
DAILY, also known as Richard Parker, when
he was arraigned in the West Side court
yesterday for completely in the robbery
of j. C. MEG. Rees of 545 West Fifty-seventh
street, who was held up in his own apart
ment and robbed OF $500 diamond ring
and $3.50 watch and then tied in his bed.
Mrs. Henry Strauss identified the pris-
oner as friend OF her brother and declared
that he had entered her apartments at
$40 Tenth avenue, on June II and attempted
to rob her.
Mrs Strauss said that she was awakened
in the night and saw two men in her room.
DAILY she said held a revolver at her head,
while the other chloroformed her. Her
husband, who was in the next room, scared
the men away and called the police.
Mrs. Strauss's brother Abraham Gorta.
who lived with her. was found by the police
coming out of house on the next street
and was arrested on suspicion, but later
was discharged Since then the police have
been looking for Gorta's friends.
Mrs. Strauss declared yesterday that
the young men were members Of n desperate
gang and that she was afraid some harm
would come of her having identified DAILY.
He was held in 81, 500 bail. Samuel Gaty,
20 years old, of 233 West Thirty-sixth street,
who was charged with completely in the
Rees robbery, was held in 81, 900 bail.
The sun., 1904-07-12
The Seagoers.

Passengers by the North German Lloyd
steamship Kaiser wilhelm H., which sails
eo-day for Cherbourg, Plymouth and
Bremen
Mr.. and Mrs Archer Vance Pancoast, DR..
.harles Vetter. Mr.. and Mrs. william H.
,,hedley. the Rev. Robert Lewis Paddock,
Lieut. Lieut. Hans Won Plessen. John Sydney Judge,
william d. Haviland. Mrs. Henry C. Knapp,
ytoi +; NJ Gallaudet, Samuel Pomeroy Colt,
inti. III. and Mrs. Frederick A. Constable. Hugh
"ancfolt and Gustav Amsinck.
Aboard the Holland-America steamship
Rotterdam
Irving r. Wiles. W.. T. smedley. Mrs.
u.e39rge Hr!ffin Turner. Ernest d. White, DR..
fna R,,, Mrs J. b. $. Egan, MT. and Mrs. Il. NJ.
y 'utlerheld and DR.. II. r. De Bey.
arrivals by the Atlantic transport liner
minneapolis. from London:
n, ttsar Admiral Arthur Burtis. Pay Director
4. .ne navy: Sir r. Gore, I5eoree d. Burgess,
otpt' {. Z. Carey and Major z. Bergiand.
i, me Red Star liner iceland, in last even
s. sas from Antwerp. had among her pas
Major Church Howe, American Consul
iesIraI az Antwerp, and Edward Higgins
'""erlcah Consul at Berne,
The sun., 1904-07-12
CAPT. COONEY on THE LID.
No Peslreoms Opened Yesterday In Long
Island City-Spsrts Disappointed.

No PeSiro0ms Opened Yesterday In Long
island Cty-Sperts lsappOinted.
The threatened reopening Of the pool
rooms in Long Island City did not occur
Yesterday. Even the suspected room was
closed, as Capt. Cooney and his detectives.
with several special men. were on guard
from shortly after noon until the last race
was run.
The captain had his men watching all
the places which 1t was reported were to
oper, and so close was the watch that the
lid was not budged even a little.
The captain was furious when he learned
that the poolroom men planned to start
operations In his precinct, and declared he
would keep them closed even II he had to
take every man OF beat and make all his
reserves do extra duty every afternoon.
Many men with money crossed the ferry
during the afternoon, but soon hurried back
to make up for lost time.
The sun., 1904-07-12
TRYING OTHER STATES ROADS.
New York senate Special Committee Tests
Jersey Macadam-Win Reach Boston.

TRENTON, N. j., July i1.-The special
committee Of the New York Senate, ap-
pointed by the Lieutenant-G to
consider and report bill for the improve
ment Of the roads OF that State, reached
this city tonight, having made partial
inspection Of the New Jersey roads. The
party started from New York this morning,
crossing to Staten Island and thence MAX
Ing their way to this city by automobile,
the transportation arrangements having
been made by the Automobile Club OF
America.
Accompanied by State Road Commits
sien9 Henry l. Budd Of New jersey. the
party went to Princeton this afternoon.
touring the Mercer county roads, a large
number Of which have been constructed
under the State road act by which the
State pays one-third and the county two
thirds Of the cost Of constructing stone or
macadam roads.
Tomorrow the party will tour the north
ern section OF the State. They will strike
Ifew York near the Orange county line.
rsaching Newburg tomorrow night.
Wednesday will be devoted to an examina
ticn Of the roads about Westchester. after
which the committee will visit New England,
working their way as far as Boston.
The sun., 1904-07-12

The chief was sitting in the house Of the
club which had carried him into political
fortune. He had just come back from his
seaside home, which is very fine place in
its way.
Il like ocean bathing" he said to the two
old cronies with him. -and I'm glad to have
q house by the seashore. But there Is one
other kind Of swim that l want to have
some time. want to go down to the old
dock at the end OF the street lived in when
/ was kid, take of my clothes and 60 over
board just as used to do then. You know
I'd enjoy that, just for once anyway, more
than any other swim in the world"