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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
FAST EXPRESS WRECKED.
Canadian Pacific Train Goes Down En-
bankment at Milford.

HALIFAX, N. S., February 3.-The Cam
adian Pacific fast express for Boston ana
Montreal, which left this city at $40 Am.
today over the Inter-Colonial railroad, was
wrecked by a broken rail at Milford. AS
the wreck carried down the telegraph poles
the exact details of the accident cannot be
learned Reports of the number of victims
vary.
The first news was that seven were killed.
A subsequent report placed the number at
three while a report received at O'Clock
said that six were dead. The injured also
were yariously estimated at from twelve to
twenty-five. Conductor Robert Duncan,
one of the Oldest men in the service, was
badly injured.
The only passenger positively known to
be dead is Mrs. John Classy. wife of the
head of the firm of Kelly & Classy of
Halifax, one of the largest wholesale
liquor houses in the maritime provinces
Among the known injured are G. N.
Marsh of ST. John, N. B., who is con-
nected with the Canadian-Jamaica steam
ship service, and j. Hudd, a well-known
Canadian Pacific railroad official.
The train was made up of five passenger
coaches and mail and baggage car. Just
after passing Milford the cars suddenly left
the rails and plunged down an embank
ment the locomotive alone remaining on
the track.
AS soon as possible the engineer of the
locomotive drove his engine to Shuben-
acadje, the nearest station, for assistance
Word was sent by telephone to Halifax
and Truro, and a staff of doctors was soon
on the way to the wreck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
CLERICAL CHANGES.
Appointments and Promotions in the
Treasury.


The following changes I'm the classified
service of the Treasury Department are
announced:
Appointments on certifcation by the civil
service commission Office of auditor for
Texas, 5000; John H. Jansen, Wisconsin,
$50. Office of auditor for War Depart
ment: Jesse L. Beauchamp, Mississippi,
$500; Joseph C. Benedict, Mississippi, $3.50.
Office of auditor for Post Office Depart
ment: Edward L. Scott, Texas. $780, Of
flee of treasurer, United States: William
E. Thompson, Illinois, 500. Office of
supervising architect: Roy E. Hayes. Wis
consin, 81 400; Andrew j. Eken. North Caro-
lima, $50; Lewis f. Langflle, Maryland.
$50; John F. Wehrell New Jersey $40.
Observation-Disclosures office: Cliff
ton P. Clark, Mississippi. 81 200. Treasurer s
office: William E. Middleton, District of
Columbia, $500.
Appointments by transfer from other de-
Richard A. Kipp, New York, $500. trans
ferred from Navy Department.
Promotions office: Kendall
]. Minot, Texas, 81, 400 to 81 900; Miss Marie
Ernest Dietz, New York, $3.50 to $720. Of
flee of auditor for Post Office Department:
Miss Mary T. Mitchell. Maryland, $500 to
SIG; Miss Cora A. Lord, Connecticut, 81 400
10 Sl,VJo, JULIUS a rhTeutzln, ooutn CafO-
lima. $1,000 to s1,400; Mrs. Ada C. NJ
Sturgis, District OF Columbia. $1,000 to
$1,200; Elmer Pettiford, Ohio, $500 to 81 900;
Trumas S. Post, Texas ST. 209 to 81 ,430;
Otis w. Wyatt, Missouri, $1,000 to Sl.200;
Miss E. V. Pendleton. Virginia, $3.50 to
$120. Office of treasurer. United States:
Frank Haines, Illinois, $1,60O to 1850;
Alex McB. Peoples, South Carolina, 81 400
to $l,G0; Andrew w. Starratt, Missouri,
81, 800 to 81, 400; John H. 7MacW Whorter, New
York, $1,000 to 81 200; Manhan j. Gleason
Texas, $500 to S1,G00, Miss Mary E. Piepen-
bring, District of Columbia, S72o to $500;
Walter A. Broyles, Illinois, $500 to s72O
Beall, Iowa, $40 to $1,000. Office of
auditor for Interior Department.: Miss
Mabel Ward, Indiana, 81, 400 to $1,000;
George A. Doxen. Maryland, 81 200 to 81, 400;
George G. Hendrickson, Maryland $1,000 TO
81, 200; Miss Mary L. Sanborn. Iowa. $500 to
James D. Coulter, Kentucky, s72O to $40:
Frederick M. Ashley. California, $1,000 to
81 300: Walter B. Olmsted, New York
LOO to 81. 400; Robert F. Beresford. Mas
sachusetts, $1,000 to 81 ZOO: Harold c.
Lincoln, Massachusetts. $1,000 to 81 200: r.
5000 to s., 400; John e. Powell, District of
Columbia, S2,50O to 81, 75O; Harry c. Wilkln-
son, Maine 81 GOO to 81, 800; Herbert Hunt
ington. Illinois. 81 500 to 5000; Clifford r.
Bradbury, Connecticut, $1,000 to 81, 200;
Percy c. Adams, New York, 81 800 to s., ,0oO
Amos ]. Klinkhart, New York, $40 to
II 600; Leon w. Gray, New York, $50 to
81 600; Frank M. Goodwin, District of CO.
lum bia. $1,000 to 81 100; r. Talcott Brooks.
New York, $1,000 to 81 300; Lewis M Law
renee, Massachusetts, S, 600 to $12O: VIII
liam H. Welsh, New York. 81. 800 to So. 2.O0O;
Edward K. DePuy, South Dakota, 81 200 to
y 400; Henry M. Price, Maryland. $1,000 to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
LBvEEs OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
Hearing Given by the Senate Com
mittee on Commerce.


The Senate committee on commerce gave
a hearing today to a delegation appointed
by the Great Levee Convention, held in
New Orleans last October, to present a
series of resolutions looking to the perfec-
ton of a Mississippi river levee system
from the mouth of that river to the mouth
of the Ohio.
The delegation was headed by Gov w.
W. Heard of Louisiana. Gov. Heard intro
duced Murray Smith of Vicksburg, who
said the levees already completed represent
too much money to be abandoned and they
will be destroyed unless strengthened and
extended. The theory that levee building
has tendency to raise the river bed was
disputed.
Gov. Heard explained the work in the
past showing that about $45,OOO,OOO has al
ready been expended In lower Mississippi
river levee construction. He referred to a
speech made by Senator Berry at the New
Orleans convention and the enthusiastic ap-
plause which greeted the senator's recount
ing of the interest displayed in levee build
ing by Senator Frye, chairman OF the COM
merce committee
ooh. now YOU are trying to corrupt the
chairman" remarked Senator Frye, with a
laugh.
II will ask Senator Berry to hear me out
as to the facts" said the governor.
YES" replied Senator Berry. "and IT
was the only enthusiastic applause got.
Members of the committee took keen In
terest in the statement by Gov. Heard, and
they asked many questions, particularly IN
respect to the method of taxation to meet
the cost Of levee building.
Among others who were heard were
Judge A. G. Cochran of st. Louis, general
solicitor for the Missouri Pacific railroad;
Cen Vance of Ohio, and Leroy A. Percy
of Greenville, Miss. The committee or
dered the printing of the speeches made
before both the House and Senate commit
tees, together with the speeches before the
leyee convention at New Orleans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
CONFERENCE At TOKYO
The Outcome Means Peace
or War.
MARQUIS ITO PRESENT
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL SUM-
MoNED FROM COUNTRY.
Report That the Russian Decision Will
Surely Precipitate War-Prepara-
tions for Hostilities.

TOXIC, February "a special conference
of the cabinet elder statesmen and military
and naval chiefs was held today at the
residence of Premier Katsura. The meet
ing is believed to have been of much I'M
portance, though no details of the discus
sion have been given the public. Possibly
it foreshadows energetic action on accoun,
of Russian procrastination.
Although the governments continue reti-
cent, it is manifest that the situation is OF
the gravest, and that the crisis Is near at
hand. The time in which the Russian re-
ply will continue to be factor In the s.tua-
ton is narrowing.
The patience of the government is be-
coming exhausted and if the expected an
swer Is delayed many days longer the IS
suance of an ultimatum by Japan will be-
come inevitable.
The Japanese feel that the exciting con-
ditions have entitled them to more
prompt reply, and are bound to infer that
the ST Petersburg government is deter
mined not to yield, but is utilizing the time
to advance its preparations for war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
ROSE GETS TEN YEARS.
Cashier Of Cleveland Bank, Who EN-
bezzled $1S7, 600.

CLEVELAND. February 3.-George A.
Rose, late cashier of the Produce Exchange
Bank. who recently confessed to embezzling
$1S7 600 of the banks funds, was today SEN
fenced to serve ten years in the penitentiary
by Judge Dissette in criminal court.
The sentence was the extreme limit of
punishment that could be inflicted under
the Uhio laws for the offense. With good
behavior Rose can reduce his imprisonment
to six years and four months. When
broug..l into court today Rose was pale
and greatly emaciated. Asked IL he had
anything to say before sentence was pro-
nounced, the prisoner replied: 81 am truly
sorry for what have done and am willing
to take my punishment"
AS result of Roses peculations the Pro-
duce Exchange Bank, of which he was
cashier, was thrown into the hands of a
receiver and the doors closed Rose con-
fessed that he had been using the banks
money for eight years In speculation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
LANDED INTERESTS HEARD.
Senate Public Lands Committee Con
siders Hepburn Resolution.

The Senate committee on public lands
today continued its hearing on the Hepburn
resolution directing stay of proceedings
in all patents applied for by railroad COM
panies for even numbered sections of land
taken up In lieu of lands surrendered
within the limits OF forest reserves estab-
lished by the government. j. W. Seligman
of New York and A. Humphreys, general
counsel for Michigan lumber company,
were heard. Both men represented large
landed interests In Arizona
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
ACADEMY BOARD TO MEET.
To Consider Semi-Annual Examinatio
Papers Of Midshipmen.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md, February 3.-The
academy board will meet at the Naval
Academy tomorrow to consider the exami-
nation papers of the second, third and
fourth classes of midshipmen of the half
year term just completed at the semi-an-
nual examination. 1t is thought that there
will be number of unsatisfactory mid
shipmen among the fourth class. This
class has membership of over 3e0
The strong northwest winds sof the past
two days have considerably relieved the
which has prevailed for more than two
weeks. There is now a clear channel on
the eastern side of the bay between here
and Baltimore. The ice boat Uatrope has
been making daily trips from Baltimore for
the past two weeks breaking a good path
in the ice each time, and her trips kept the
ice from becoming too solid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
RUN DOWN IN BLIZZARD.
Two Section Hands Killed and Another
Badly Injured.

HELENA, Mont, February IA blizzard
which has ragged for the past thirty-sx
hours in eastern Montana and western
North Dakota has about spent itself.
Near Kurtz, N D., three section men
were struck by a train. Two were Killed
and the third was picked up by the pilot OF
the engine and carried twenty miles before
the engineer knew about the accident. Ihe
operator at a station passed by the train
saw the man and telegraphed ahead to nag
the train.
The man was badly bruised and half dead
from cold. He said that they did not see
the train because of the storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
ALLEGED DEFAULTER CAUGHT.
Lee Deford Arrested at Council Bluffs,
Iowa, Today,

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, February B.
Lee Deford, cashier of the failed bank OF
Altamont, Mo-, accused of embezzling
$21 600 of the banks funds. has been cap
tured here. He has been sent to the Gal
latin, Mo-, jail.
Deford, who left Altamonts before war
rant for his arrest could be served, had
driven from Altamont to- Jameson, dis
tance of twenty-five miles, where he took a
train for Council Bluffs Officers had Sc
cured word that he was in sthis vicinity.
and delay in Defords train gave them
time to reach the railroad stauon here be-
fore he arrived. - y -.asss,ae
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
THOMAS L. JAMES MARR1Es.
Former Postmaster General Unde,
President Garfield.

& LONDON. February 3.-Thomas l..
James. former Postmaster General of the
United States, was married today in Shake
speare's Church at Stratford-on-Avon, to
Icdith. daughter OF Alderman Colbourne or
Stratford-on-Avon. Numerous relatives and
friends were present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
LOST HEAVILY IN HINES.
Probable Reason for Suicide of Paul
Stern in San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, February 3.-It has
developed that Paul Stern, who committed
suicide here yesterday, fled from home two
years ago on account of having fought a
duel while lieutenant in the German
army. .;
He was of wealthy Jewish family OF
Berlin. and recently pawned valuable dia-
monds here in order to make trip to
Mexico. He returned without funds. He is
said to have speculated heavily In Mexican
gold mines
He left letters to William and Arthur
Stern of Schroevin and Dresden, respective
ly. giving i'll health as his reason for sui
eide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
Miners Reach No Agreement.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, February 3.-The
joint scale committee of the miners and
operators conference continued discussion
of the wage scale today. but both sides re-
manned firm. A general open meeting of
miners and operators to discuss differences
will be held this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
WILL HOLD CAUCUS TONIGHT.
Maryland Democrats Fafl Again t'
Elect a Senator.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
STATE HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Feb
ruary 3.-There was no election in the sena-
torial fight In the general assembly OF
Maryland today. The vote was as follows:
Rayner. 3S; Smith, 81; Jackson, 8; Carter,
8; McComas. 33; necessary to choice, co.
The program was to hold caucus to-
night at o'clock. The Smith people claim
that If the caucus is secret they will be
able to nominate their man. The Rayner
people are preparing to fight for an open
which side will win. There is possibility
that the caucus will provea fi3zle just as
the two former attempts 10 cancus on the
question have turned out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
RUN ON BANK SUBSIDIES.
Planters and Mechanics at Houston
Weathers Financial Storm.

Weathers Financial Storm.
HOUSTON, Tex. February 3.-The run
started on the Planters and Mechanics
National Bank, Of which John HI. Kirby is
president, had completely subsidized today
when that institution opened for business.
The local clearing house association an
nounced that 1t was ready to render the
bank any assistance necessary. but the Of
ficers of the bank stated that they were
amply able to meet all demands
The temporary receiver Of the Kirby
Lumber Company and the Houston Oil
Company have ordered continuance Of
operations in the usual manner. and an
nouncement is made that plans are being
considered to terminate the receiverships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
For Wearing Badge wrongfully.

A bill introduced by Senator Proctor
makes 1t unlawful for persons not entitled
to do so to wear the badge or insignia of
the Grand Army of the Republic and other
soldiers organizations. A fine of $40 or
Imprisonment for not more than thirty
days is prescribed as punishment in such
cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
GETTING READY FOR WAR.
Russian Battle Ships Leave the Harbor
of Port Arthur.

PORT ARTHUR, February BIN re-
sponse to the Japanese war measures I'M
portant naval and military movements nave
been effected here. The Russian squadron,
heretofore inside the harbor, consisting OF
the battle ship RetviZan (of II, 100 tons), the
battle ship Peresviet (of 1854 tons), the
battle ship Czarevitch (of 1910 tons), the
cruiser Premiaschek, the battle ship Orel
(of 1900 tons), the cruiser Smiley and. the
battle ship Sevastopol (of 10,96O tons), have
Joined the outside fleet, cons sting of the
battle ship Probieda, (of II % tons), me
battle ship PetropavlOvsk (of 10,96O tons),
the battle ship Poltava (of 1860 tons), the
cruiser Diana (of 6.l30 tons), the cruiser
Pallada (of 6,620 tons, the cruiser Askold
(of 6,100 tons), the cruiser VaTylg (of 6'5o0
tons), the torpedo gunboat Balkan of $40
tonS) and the cruiser Boyar.n (of 3,ZJO
tons). The last named vessel has just ar
rived here from Chemulpo, Korea, with
complete Japanese charts of the Korean
coast
In consequence Of the narrow and dan
gerous entrance at low water it took the
warship three days to get out of the har-
Dor. The Accomplishment OF TINS task is
regarded as specially important, owing to
the danger of the ships being immured -
accident in the channel.
Smaller Boats Remain Inside.
The cruiser Digit (of 1, ,456 tons), the tor
pedo gunboat Gaidamak (of 500 tons), the
sloop-of-war Zabiyaka (of 1,234 tons) four
gunboats and the torpedo 1otilla remain
inside.
Simulta neously the Sd Brigade of Siberian
Rifles and two batteries of artillery started
for an unannounced destination from Lao
Yang south of Mukden.
Altogether about 1900 troops have de-
parted leaving 10000 men at Port Arthur.
exclusive of the troops manning the foru-
fications,
The arrivals Of Japanese coal have been
stopped.
In consequence of the military authorities
monopolizing the use of the railroad the lat
ter has declined to transport any more COM
mercial freight.
The telegraph company declines to accept
any more press or private messages, SO they
will have to be routed via Chefoo.
Forty-eight hours quarantine has been
ordered against Chefoo on account OF small
pox.
The authorities declare the naval and
military dispositions should be regarded as
precautionary, not as offensive.
Port Arthur is quiet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
To Take Part in Liege Exposition.

communication from Secretary Cortel-
you was transmitted to the House today by
Secretary Shaw, requesting an appropria-
ton of $4,000 TO enable the United States
to participate in the international exposi-
tion to be held at Eege, Belgium, In 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
Fire at Grand Chain, III.

CAIRO, H., February 3.-Nearly the err
tire business section of Grand Chain, Ill.,.
has been destroyed by fire. Grand Chain
is located north of Cairo and has 500 popu-
lation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
smallpox Causes Schools to Close.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, February 3.-The
public schools of Normal were closed to-
day on account of smallpox, and all public
gatherings have been prohibited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
Military Reservation Given Up.

The War Department has by executive
order surrendered to the Department of the
Interior Mount Whitney military reserva-
ton in California. and the tract will be at
tached to the Sequoia National Park as a
public reservation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
Gang Got SAT. 500.
Buffers Offer Accepted.

Murrell then went on to tell how he re-
ported Buffers ultimatum back to the COM
bine. He said he met Butler for the second
time regarding the lighting bill negotia-
tions November %, 1899 The bill was
passed on the night of that day.
Butler repeated his proposition on this
OCCASION said Murrell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
WHITNEY FUNERAL FRIDAY.
Son Summoned From Thomasville, Ga.
Has Not Arrived.

NEW YORK, February 3.-It was decided
today that the funeral of the late VIM c.
Whitney will take place on Friday morning
at 10 o'clock from Grace Church. Admission
to the church will be by card, as the ca
pacity of the building is limited.
The interment will be at Woodlawn eeme-
terry. for which place a special train will
leave the Grand Central station after the
services at the church. Payne Whitney,
who was summoned from Thomasville, Ga,
when his fathers condition became critical.
is expected to arrive here today
Cognfzance of Mr.. Whitney's death was
taken in many courts in this CITY, tributes
10 his me enory being erendered by Judges
and members of the bar
Telegrams and messages of coincidence
from relatives and friends of. the family
have been arriving in large numbers since
the announcement of Mr.. Whi:ney's death
ALBANY, N. Y, February 3.-Eulogistic
addresses concerning the late VIM. c. Whit
ney were delivered in both branches of the
legislature today. and the assembly ad-
Journed as mark Of respect to his mem
DRY.
Cannot Attend Sons Funeral.
BOSTON, February 3-Mrs. James s.
Whitney of Brookline, mother of the late
William c. Whitney, is in poor health. due
to her advanced age, and, 1t is understood,
Will be unable to- attend the funeral of her
son. Mrs. Whitney was informed of his
death last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03

Extent and character of cir
culation fix the value of news
papers advertising worth. In
quality and quantity The Stars
position is unquestioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03

West indies Excursionist6 Return.
NEW YORK, Feburay s.-fhe steamer
Prinzessln Victoria Luise, returning from
an excursion to the West Indies, was re-
ported of Long Branch at 1f:55 am today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-03
COMBINE GOT S47,5OO
For Passing Lighting Bill at
st. Louis.
MURRELL ON STAND
FORMER DELEGATE TURNS
STATES EVIDENCE.
Damaging Testimony in the Trial of
Col. Butler at Fulton,
Mo.

FULTON, Mo-, February 3.-In the trial
of Col. Edward Butler charged with
bribery, the first witness for the state to-
day was ]. X. Murrell, former member of
the house of delegates. and agent for the
alleged combine of members in 1S99 Mr.
Murrell was among those indicted on the
charge of bribery. He went to Mexico. but
was induced to come back to St. Louis and
turn states evidence.
Gang Got $47, 500.
Murrell told of the formation of the house
of delegates combine, how and when they
held their meetings, the number present,
the various propositions regarding the
lighting bill and the attitude of the boys
toward that legislation.
He recited that the combine met and de-
cided on $75,OJ0 as the price for which they
would pass the lighting bill. Subsequently,
he said. he had a conversation with Butler
which he summarized follows:
Butler asked me what we wanted to
pass the bill. l told him the boys expected
$4,000
Well, he answered, you fellows can
have $41,5O0, not a cent more
Butler came to my Office voluntarily.
did not send for him -
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-02-11
THE LAND CAMPAIGN.

Japan's speedy work with the Rus
sian navy has set the world thinking
what the results are to be on land. The
impression generally is that Russia's
weight OF numbers will be more than
the japanese can overcome for a long
sustained campaign. Statistics show
that Russia has war footing OF
$4,000 against the 100000 Of Japan.
The relative fighting qualities Of the
opposing armies have yet to be proved.
The Japanese makes more display.
The Russian has never shown a lack
Of courage or fighting ability.
1t must be admitted that Russia has
a tremendous army and should natur-
ally be expected to crush her smaller
adversary by mere force Of the slow
glacial movement Of numbers. The
question arises however, Has Russia a
sufficient force to use where II rs need
ed? What we don't know Of the Rus
sian army movements is often noted.
A more strictly censored nation does
not exist on earth unless It Is Japan.
General estimate is the closest the
outsider can come to the situation, Ex-
pert military correspondents figured,
as late as the middle Of last month,