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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
RATES ON RAILROADS.
Theo. N. Ely Makes Notable Ad-
dress

Theodore N. Ely, master of the American
Railway Guild, in an address before men,
bers of the railway congress now in ses-
SION, spoke at some length on the railway
rate problem that Is now agitating the
country. Mr. Ely's remarks were heartily
applauded, and now that time has elapsed
for their full consumption, have brought
forth strong approval from railroad men
generally. In the course of his address Mr..
Ely said
THE problems confronting the railroads
are SO many and varied that they cannot
be touched upon even lightly at this time
and place; but 1 am so strongly impressed
with the Importance of one general feature
that | feel impelled to ask your attention
for one moment to its consideration.
I'VE have reached period in railroad
development when we find it difficult to
make material reductions in the cost of
sportation-indeed, there are condi-
tons present today that indicate a posi-
the great question to be considered by
those whose duty it is to procure a due
measure of revenue for the railroads Any
student of the technical aspect of trans
portatfon cannot have failed to observe
that by force of circumstances, the fac
tors that have contributed in the greatest
degree to the reductions in costs have been
represented by the operations of the mo-
of further important reductions must still
rest with that department 1t is because
of my long watching of motive power
operations as carried in this country
that / am constrained to say that where
modern equipment has been introduced and
the most advanced practices established
the margin for further reduction in cost
is very narrow, and the balance may be
easily thrown to either side
when, some thirty years ago. the first
step was taken in the introduction of
larger units reductions in costs were made
by leaps and bounds, and have continued
but in decreasing ratio, down to recent
times.
"On the other hand, the public demand
for greater luxury in travel and for quick
er movement of traffic and improved faciI-
tiles of every kind contributes to an in
creasing ratio of cost Whether this de-
mand be just or unjust need not be here
considered. 1t Is enough for to know
that it means an actual increase in cost
and that with our narrow margin for i'm
provement we cannot long continue to
heed these demands without in turn asking
our patrons to share with us in meeting
the increasing cost of transportation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
OPINION OF GOMPERS.
Says He Has No Power in Chicago
Transfers Strike.

President Samuel Gompers of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor was seen today
by a Star reporter in reference to a pub
lished statement that he had taken steps to
interest the executive council of that pow
erful labor organization actively in trying
TO bring about a settlement of the great
strike of teamsters in Chicago. While Mr.
Gompers indicated his readiness and will
fngness to do anything within reason to
bring to an amicabie settlement the dis
turbed conditions in Chicago, he said:
Il have not the power to take the initia-
tive In this matter without a hint or re-
quest to act"
1t Is conceded that Mr.. Gomper's logic
and good Judgment would be welcome by
both sides of the controversy, STILL as he
indicated, he is only awaiting request for
his services as one of the arbiters, when
he will no doubt act promptly
1t is stated that his movement is in the
direction of consultation. with view to be-
ing the means of a mutual understanding
between employers and transfers.
He said that he has written to all the
members of the executive council and re-
plies are hourly expected. In each instance
the member is directed not to wait for the
mails. but to send in his reply by telegraph
"A vote of the executive council is required
TO determine what course shall be pur-
sned. but Mr.. Gompers great influence In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05

in connection with the proceedings at law
instituted against the New York Sun Pub
fishing Company by Oscar j. Ricketts, to
recover damages in the sum Of $780, for
alleged libel. Mr.. Ricketts, is foreman Of
printing at the government printing office
Testimony taken showed that Mr.. Richard
Oulahan, the defendants representative
here, was employed by the defendant for
the collection of news; that he had control
over about fourteen assistants; that he oc-
cupies offices leased by the New York Sun
Publishing Company in this city and that
carbon copies of the news copy" was sold
and distributed by Mr.. Oulahan to other
papers under an arrangement made by
them for the receipt OF the same.
The contention of the defendant was that
under the testimony the New York Sun
Publishing Company could not be subpoe-
naed here, while the plaintiff argued that
Mr.. Oulahan is a general agent of the de-
PENDANT in the District of Columbia, and
as such transacts business for 1t, which
rendered the serving OF the subpoena upon
him sufficient service on the defendant.
Chief Justice Clabaugh took the matter
under advisement. The plaintiff Is repre-
sented by Attorneys Lambert & Baker
and the defendant by Attorneys Worthing-
ton, Head & Frailey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
ASSAULTED HIS FATHER
HARRY NEIL MUST SPEND MANY
DAYS IN JAIL.

A year less one day was the sentence that
was imposed on Harry Neil of Anacostia
this afternoon in the Police Court by Judge
Scott on conviction on a charge OF assault
on his father. Beverly Neil, last Saturday
night. This is the greatest sentence that
can be imposed by the police justice. and 1t
shows that the case was regarded as an ex-
treme one.
According to the testimony that was
brought out in the Police Court this morn
Ing Neil came home last Saturday under
the influence of liquor and soon had gotten
into dispute with his father for whom he
worked as a driver. The old man, who does
not seek trouble, tried to avoid 1t in this
case, but the condition of his son made that
hardly possible. The father proceeded to
the barn and was taking care of his horses
When MS attention was called by friend
that his son had gun. The warning was
timely, for when the father looked toward
the house he saw his son with a double
barrel shotgun
When the father reached his son in the
house and just he had grasped the bar
rel of the gun in his hand, Harry pulled the
trigger. The aim had been spoiled by the
father and the shot missed the person for
whom it was intended. The son was soon
overpowered
The Anacostia police station was notified
OF the affair by boy who had witnessed it,
and Sergt. Anderson proceeded to the house
After searching the house for the boy they
found him under a bed upstairs, in hiding.
He was arrested and taken to the station
house.
the son had given trouble before on account
of indulgence in liquor. This feature of the
case impressed the judge and the extreme
penalty resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
SCHILLER ANNIVERSARY.
Centenary Celebration by German
Social and Literary Club.

The centenary anniversary of the death
Of Friedrich Schiller the German poet and
dramatist, was celebrated last evening I'm
der the auspices of the German Social Lit
erary Club Of this city in the auditorium
Of the George Washington University.
A notable feature of the occasion was
the address of Dr. Ernst Heinrich of Balti-
more DR.. Henrici reviewed at some length
the life, writings and character Of the re
nowned son Of Germany and Of his place
in the worlds history. In a comparison of
Schiller with his contemporaries Dr. Hen
rici declared that Schiller was the greatest
dramatist and poet of his time He said
that. although Goethe's writings were on a
higher plane of literary excellence, yet
Schiller added a still greater luster to his
career by his bright and sparkling poems.
His poems. well as his dramas, dealt
principally with the heart and emotions of
the people.
An enjoyable program was given. There
was prologue in rhyme by Mr.. Frank
Claudy. president of the club, followed by
several solos by Miss Amelia B. Fisher.
She sang "Springtime' and other choice Sc
lections. Mr.. Henry Xander acted as ac-
companist. Mr.. John Miersch, one time
court violinist to the King OF Greece, gave
the "Andante'' from Mendelssohns' con-
certo and Ballad. and other selections.
Miss Anita Schade recited 1.-THE Song Of
the Bell"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05

A thrilling short story of Japanese llte by
Oscar King Davis the famous war correspondent,
recently returned from Japan. In old Japan caste
reigns supreme, and in country on earth was the
Samura or double sword class more exalted, or the
Eta more degraded, but love is commoner as
we'll a noble, and Mr.. Davis tells how young
man of the Eta class so distinguished himself by
bravery in the present war that the Russians
cheered him and were too brave to murder the
brave. The daring young hero won the admira-
ton of his countrymen, saved the life of his COM
manding officer, who, by the way, was the brother
of the Samurai girl he loved and his return from
war was the triumph of Cupid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
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A postgraduate club love story by Mrs Jessie
Thomas Aitken. Four young students vowed
bachelorhood and payment of forfeits when any
one of them married. The last man to succumb
demanded enforcement of the fine, whereupon the
other three and their wives conspred to worry
him with offers of marriage. They enlisted all
their friends in the joke and their victim fran
tic until morning he received a photograph
bearing simply the word Aloha" meaning in its
native Hawaiian Island "All love to you" This
photograph had been sent him by the sister of one
of the conspirators, who did not know until later
that his college chum and his sister had met years
before in Honolulu. The victim of the joke took
Aloha seriously and also took the first train to
bring him to his lady love. The finale was dis
comfited lot of conspirators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
LONG TERM IN JAIL.
Joseph McKeown Sentenced by Police
Judge on Three CHARGES

Joseph P. McKeown was brought into the
Police Court before Judge Scott today to
receive sentence upon three charges to
which he had pleaded guilty when arraigned
earlier In the week. At the time he was ar
ra1gned the outcome OF grand larceny
charge which was before the higher court
was not known. Since that time the man
has been convicted of the theft of a dia-
mond and had been sentenced to imprison-
ment for year and a day
On the three smaller charges the defend
ant was sentenced by Judge Scott to one
day less than year. thus making the COM
bined sentences two years in all. He was
sentenced this morning to two months i'm
pvisonnent for the larceny Of cigars and
money valued at So and to five months on
each OF two charges Of false pretenses The
larceny had been accomplished, 1t was
stated. by ordering the cigars and change
Tor $40 to be sent to him, and he took the
cigars and left the boy waiting for the
money. The false pretenses were alleged to
be In connection with passing two checks
which he claimed were good, but which
were not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
DEATH BY VIOLENCE
CORONER CAUSES POSTPONEMENT
OF BURIAL SERVICE.

Coroner hewitt ordered a postponement
of the funeral of Nettie Taylor, colored
this afternoon. Arrangements had been
| made for the holding of the services at the
homo of her relatives, 1717 Seaton street,
at l O'Clock, but it was alleged the death
had been caused by violence and the cor
oner directed that the body be held until
an autopsy can be performed An inquest
will be held at the morgue tomorrow morn
ing at II O'Clock
Nettie Taylor the coIored woman
who was assaulted by her husband, Pen
dleton Taylor, with a Ratchet The assault
was committed at their home, 1913 10th
street, Georgetown, in December of last
year. After chopp.ng the wife's head with
Ratchet the husband cut his throat with
a razor and jumped from the upper window
OF the house.
Beth were taken to the hospital and the
husband was transferred to the Jail when
he was out of danger His wife was strick-
en- with paralysis as a result of her iniu-
ries and had been i'll ever since the as
sault was committed. Her death occurred
TWO days ago and, as stated, the funeral
was to have taken place this afternoon.
because OF the fact that death resulted
from violence it was necessary that tine
death certificate be approved by the cor
oner 1T was when the certificate was pre-
Senteu TINS forenoon that the coroner learn
ed OF the WomanS death. He then called
upon Capt. Boardman, and the latter d.
rected that the Georgetown police have the
witnesses at the inquest tomorrow
Pendleton Taylor made efforts to COM
plete his attempt al self-destruction while
In the Georgetown University Hospital and
when taken to police headquarters the next
morning to be phOtogra phed he repeated
his declaration that he wanted to die He
will be present at the inquest tomorrow
morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
THE CoLoRED METHoDIsTs.
Session of the Baltimore Conference at
Cumberland.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, May 5, 1905
The appointments of the Baltimore Con-
ference African Methodist Episcopal
Church, in it's eighty-eighth annual session
here, will hardly be announced before Sum
day night or Monday. The conference Will
not be in session later than Monday. The
session was opened yesterday with devo-
tional exercises, conducted by Rev. j. l.
Jenifer presiding elder of the Baltimore DIS
trict. The conference adopted resolution
accepting the transfer of Trinity Church,
Pittsburg, from the Pittsburg conference or
the third episcopal district, to the Hagers-
town district of the Baltimore conference
Rev. I. S. Lee, D. D., pastor, also became
a member of the Baltimore conference. The
transfer was decided upon at council OF
the bishops of the church at Hot Springs,
Ark, in February, 1905.
The following were elected secretaries OIL
the conference: Rev. John Porter of Baltl-
more chief; Rev. Robert E. Ford of Balti-
more, recording, and Rev. j. B. Warner OF
Anacostia, d. c., statistical. Among those
introduced to the conference were Rev. q.
F. Watson, D. D., of Kansas, secretary or
church extension work; Rev. E. H. Rey-
nolds, D. D., of Virginia, secretary OF the
general conference of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal Church; Rev. l.. w. Briggs,
presiding elder Of the Cumberland district,
Washington conference, Methodist Episco-
pal Church, and his son, Rev. L. w. Briggs.
Addresses were made by those introduced.
Rabbi Stolz of the Jewish Synagogue, Cum
berland, who was also introduced, made
brief address to the conference. Rev. z. II.
Steptoe of Lynchburg, Va, was transferred
from the Virginia to the Baltimore confer
ence. Rev. DR.. c. Herbert Richardson or
Baltimore, appresiding elder of the Baltl-
more conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, explained his book. which pertains
to the relation of the church to the laws
of the state of Maryland. Rev. DR.. Wider
man, representative of the Maryland Bible
Society also addressed the conference IN
reference to the societys work. Many pas
toral reports were made and number Oh
committees submitted reports.
A missionary meeting was held last night.
The chief speakers were Rev. DR.. George :.
Woodson, dean of the Payne Theological
Seminary, Wilberforce. Ohio. and Rev. DIT.
w. H. Heard of Georgia, secretary of the
Correctional Preachers Aid Society.
John Barnum of Frederick was admitted
to the conference on trial.
A woman's missionary meeting was held
today Tonight Prof. John r. Hawkins OF
Kitrrell Institute, Kittrell, N. c., one Of
the leading colleges of the race, largely sup
ported by the Baltimore conference will
speak.
The conference has membership of II 900
and owns property valued at 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
"Chargeo of
the Eta"

A delightful little love story of the south, by
Chester Peake, told as an actual experience. The
story teller started for Florida in automobile
intending to make his destination by easy stages
through country where an automobile is as great
a curiosity an OK cart would be in the heart
OF big city. How he unwittingly saved the life
OF young lover who was being hunted by par
Elephants in a neighborhood feud and finally
aided in bringing him and his lady love into safety
is the theme of Mr.. Peakes story It is quantity
descriptive of life below Masons and Dixon's line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
"EndO
Alpha Sig
M a = / O.
ma"

Louis Tracy's great serial which, has been run
ming in The Sunday Magazine reaches dramatic
height in this issue. The heroine, worried almost
into illness by the continued absence OF her father
and brother, who have been captured by the
Cossacks, finally breaks down and consents to mar
~ the Russian Prince Boris Menkoff in consid-
Grafton OF which marriage the Cossacks are to re-
lease her relatives. The wedding is about to take
place III the quaint old chapel the princes estate
when it is suddenly interrupted by remarkable
happening. Panic Immediately overtakes the we'd
ding party and in the confusion the heroine is car
ried off by the conspirators to be restored to her
father and brother after they had been taken from
their CaptOrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
Report Against Gen. stoessel.

According to the st. Petersburg CORE
spondent of the London Standard the
evidence taken by the commission that is
Investigating the surrender of Port Ar
thur has been uniformly unfavorable to
Gen. Stoessel, tending to justify the re-
examinations that have been made Wit
nesses who served under him have testi-
fled that he rarely went from his head
quarters, and that he devoted his principal
energies to enriching himself by selling
provisions, In which he was assisted by his
wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
"SOuls On
Fire. -"

By Henry Clews, the noted Wall street bank
er, who propheses within the next ten years an
advancement in this country surprising anything
the world has witnessed, and that our popula-
ton will reach one hundred millions and that we
shall control at least one-third of the worlds gold
and far exceed any other nation in wealth. The
primary factor in bringing about this great change
is the Russian japanese war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
the the council s, leaves little room for doubt

UNIT MS SUGGESTIONS VIII be adopted.
L nave no hesitancy in predicting that
our executive council will help to the full
est honorable extent to bring about an ad-
Justment by mutual agreement" he said
The members of the executive council be-
sides Mr.. Gompers, are Frank Morrison of
this city, secretary of the A. F. of L.; John
H. Lennon Bloomington, ILL.,: James Dun
can Quincy, Mass. John Mitchell, Indiana
polls; James OConnell of this city; Max
Morris, Denver, Col: Thomas l. Kidd. Chi
cago; ID. A. Hayes, Philadelphia; Daniel ].
keefe, Detroit, and William j. Spencer
Dayton, Ohio.
Mr. Gompers has received letter from
Cornelius Shea, president of the Chicago
teamsters. in which Shea says that mo
matter what reports may be circulated to
the contrary, the Chicago unionists are con-
Quoting themselves in a law-abiding way
and are going to VIM"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05

The four pages of coored illustrations have
already made the comical experiences of willie
Cute" Little Abe Corncob" and other characters
very popular with the Washington public, and this
supplement mas become important feature OF the
big Sunday Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
UNDER ADJUSTMENT.
Local Status Of New York Newspaper
Company.

Chief Justice Clabaugh, in Circuit Court
No. 2. today heard the arguments of coun-
sci on the question of whether or not the
New York Sun Publishing Company is con-
Quoting business in the District Of Co
lumbia to an extent sufficient to make that
paper amenable to the summons OF the
District Supreme Court. The hearing was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05

By Bertha Damaris Knobe reaches its final
installment in this issue. Famous houses pre-
served by the women of the south, together with
those preserved by miscellaneous societies in the
north, terminate Miss knobe's interesting coec-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-05
THE-
SUNDAY STAR
Attractive Features of
Next Sundays Magazine

The Stars Sunday Magazine, which is part
three of its Sunday issue, will contain vast
amount ofinteresting reading matter, artstcally
illustrated, Including among its features three
strong love stories complete.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

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