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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Funds for Fairgrounds.

The public Fairgrounds committee.
through its treasurer, Mr.. John B. Sleman.
jr.. wishes to acknowledge the following
contributions recently received:
Mr.. w. r. Spear, So; Mr.. Walter Allen,
81; DR.. Charles w. Richardson. s25; Mr..
Mr.. H. A. Whiting, 81: Mr.. H. C. Bebb 81;
Miss F. S. Crosby, 81: Mrs. Gardiner Hub
bard. $40; Mr.. f. C. Dutton, ST. Mr. E. d.
Shaw 80; Mr.; Frederick L. Moore, SO;
Shand. 81; Prof. G. ]. Cummings, $3.50:
Mrs. H. A. Stephenson, $3.50; Miss Cora
Z. Curry. 81; Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Jacobs.
So; Mr. E. S. La Fetra, 81. 80: Mrs A. F. D.
Baner, 81; Miss E. l.. Beecher, 80 cents:
Mr.. and Mrs Chris. Heurich. S25; Messrs
samuel J. Prescott 4 Co. SO; Mr.. and
Lothrop. $40; Miss Grace Litchfield, So:
Mr.. Thomas w. Smith, $500; Mr.. G.. Brad
ford. 80 cents; Mr.. Francis NJ. Hosier 80
cents: Mr.. Thomas ]. Brown. 80 cents: Mr..
Stevens, 30 cents; Miss NJ. A. Gilkey. 80
cents; Miss F. NJ. Irwin. II cents; Mr..
lie Grand Powers 63 cents; Mrs. Francis
c. Nichols, 80 cents; Mr. and Mrs. O. l..
one dollar; Mr.. d. Springer, p cents.
Mr. Frank HI. Stickney, 81; Miss II. Lind
say, 81. 30: Miss c. NJ. Williamson, 30 cents;
Mr.. Ellis Spear. 81 80; Mr. John f. Hayford,
$3.50: Underwood Typewriter Company 50:
Miss Julia d. Strong, So; Mrs. H. b. f.
Mcfarland. So; Mr.. James L. Norris. SO;
MT. Bernard X, Green, 81, Mrs. Arthur Lee,
So; MIR. Charles r. Dean. SL50; Miss Fannie
Fisher. 50; MIR. Joseph Strasburger, So; Miss
Mabel l.. Taylor, So; DR.. Geo. NJ. Kober. So;
Mr.. George A. King, 50: Mrs. Edward S.
Gilfllan. 50; Mr.. Edwin +. Howell, 81:
Messrs. William B. Moses q, Sons, $15 DIR.
VIM. c. Woodward. 81; Mrs. Murray Ad-
dison 50; Mr.. John C. Wilson, s.; Rev. ].
G. Butler, $3.50; Miss Mills 81; Mr..
w. E. Barker, 81: Mr.. Willard.
jr., 81; Miss Alice Ives Gilman. IS;
Mr.. Willard. sr, 81; Mr.. Adds b. Brown.
$40; Mr.. Fred G. Mckeane. S.: Mr.. Harry
C. Sheridan, so: Mrs. Joseph A. Gillian,
81; Mrs. Julian l.. Hall, 81: Mr. A. NJ. Nc
Lachlin, 81; Mrs. r. G. Davenport, 81: Miss
E. Blunt, So Mr.. James HILL s.: Mr. w.
w. Finley s.; Mr.. c. NJ. Hend-
ley. So; Mr.. Ralph w. Lee So:
Mr.. VIM. Feldhaus 81; Mrs. Lewis Gle
phane 81; Mr.. ]. b. Upper. 81: Rev. Paul
Griffith, s.; Judge c. C. Mott. s.; Mrs.
Caroline Cohen. 50; Miss Amy c. Leavitt,
II cents; Mr.. L. ]. Prescott. 80 cents; Mr..
Carl H. BrattZ, cents; Miss Alice E Put
nam. Ii cents: Miss F. l.. Baldwin p cents:
Miss Child, so cents; Mr.. and Mrs. George
L. Anderson So; Hon. ]. w. Babcock SO:
Gen. George H. Harries, $40; Mr.. Eugene
Stevens. $50; Mr. G. p. Montague, 30 cents;
Mrs E. A. Fay, $3.50.
Nearly all of these contributions are du-
plicates of similar amounts received last
year, and donors. with one accord. indorse
the work which the committee is doing, to-
gether with the plans for increased activity
during the coming summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
ITS PROBABLE COST.
Estimated Expense Of Construction of
Big Public Hall.

Commissioner West, who is chairman of
the permanent committee which is endeav-
oring to provide for the erection of mag
nifcent convention hall for the city Of
Washington, today received from ]. Knox
Taylor supervising architect Of the treas
ury. an estimate on the probable cost of
the proposed building Mr.. Taylor puts the
figures at 100000. This will provide for a
building 500 feet long by 232 feet wide,
using the iron trusses from the main gov
eminent building at st. Louis. This will
allow hall 500 feet long by 40 feet wide,
with tier of rooms twenty feet wide on
each side. Outside of these rooms there is
provided sixteen feet for an open loggia.
Mr. West has added to these figures $780,
600 for ground and 100000 for transporta
ton and furnishing, making a total over
all Of $500, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
FIRE IN GRAND RAPIDS
ONE DEAD, ANOTHER FATALLY
INJURED-FIREMAN's HERoIsM.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April 12.-One
person is dead, one fatally injured and five
less seriously as the result of fire early
today in saloon and boarding house at
the corner of Broadway and Elizabeth
street
Dead: May Herrick, aged eight years.
Injured: Mrs. Charles N. Herrick. the
child's mother. fatally; Charles N. Herrick.
the two-year-old child of Mrs. Herrick;
Thomas Norris, Ada Norris, Charles Ander-
son and Jack Ward.
The fire was discovered by Mrs. Herrick.
who aroused Thomas Norris and then be-
gan struggling through the smoke and
flames to reach the room where her chill
dren were asleep. Norris could not force
his way through the fire from his room to
the hall and jumped from a second-story
window, breaking his arm when he struck
the pavement
A Brave Rescue.
Ignoring the injury. he raised ladder
to the window and went to the rescue Of
the woman, who was badly burned, and her
two-year-old boy down the ladder. but
meanwhile the fire spread so rapidly that
Norris could not get into the room again
to rescue eight-year-old May. Her burned
body was found by the firemen, who had
the fire under control In ten minutes after
their arrival. While Norris was rescuing
Mrs. Herrick and her child, Ada Norris,
Jack Ward and Charles Anderson jumped
to the ground from the second floor and all
of them sustained injuries, which, however.
are not expected to prove serious The
monetary loss was only 81 1000.
$4,000 Fire in New York.
NEW YORK, April 12.-Fire today de-
stroyed the big grain warehouse of the
Horace Ingersoll Company, at 64O-6A West
Bath street. entailing loss of $4,000.
Hundreds Of thousands of dollars worth
of property in the immediate vicinity was
threatened. Low water pressure hindered
the firemen greatly, and but for the as
would have passed beyond control. By the
time the fire was controlled nothing was
left of the Ingersoll warehouse but its
walls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Ten Dollars for q Tap.

Sherman Floyd, aged sixteen. accompa-
MED by two girl friends. was walking along
9TH street yesterday and he saw a friend,
William Kelly. looking into a window.
With a hammer he had In his hand.
Floyd hit Kelly on the top of his head.
Floyd maintained that he struck the boy
as friendly tap, saying Hello" as he
did SO. The father appeared and said that
the boy was not vicious boy. For his
friendly tap which resulted so hard to his
friend, Floyd paid $40 as the sentence of
Judge Kimball in Juvenile Court today,
when the case was tried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
DATE OF o'BRIEN TRIAL.
Justice Wright Called Upon to Fix the
Time,

Former Senator John M. Thurston Of
counsel for John L. O'Brien, indicted for
the embezzlement of about 5000 from
Frank Hume. appeared today in Criminal
Court No. 1, and moved that date other
than the one heretofore fixed, be agreed
upon for the trial. The hearing had been
set to occur Immediately after the Hamil-
ton murder trial. scheduled for next Mon
day, the 18th instant. Senator Thurston
explained that it will be necessary for him
to leave for Oregon the 10th instant.
Justice Wright said the best he could do
would be to let the O'Brien trial be started
hearing.
1t is understood that tomorrow another
motion for a postponement will be made.
based on an affidavit that Mrs. o Brien, an
important witness for the defense. Is too
i'll to appear In court at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
French Diplomats Discuss the
Proposal Of Germany.
TO SECURE CONFERENCE
BELIEVED MOST OF THE POWERS
WOULD STAY OUT.
Plans Have Not Yet Taken Definite
Shape-Renewed Tension Expected
Over Fee Mission.

PARIS, April 12.-Germany's efforts to Sc
cure international conference on the
Morocco question do not cause further APP
prehension here, the government is
aware that practically all the powers hav-
ing any political interests In Morocco would
not participate.
This applies to France. Great Britain.
Spain, Italy and Russia, and the other Eu-
ropean powers have little no interest
in Morocco. Consequently Germany would
be practically alone In favoring partici-
pating in International gathering. 1t
is assumed that the neutral attitude of the
United States will probably lead her to
withhold participation If all the interested
parties except Germany declined to take
part in the proposed conference. The French
authorities therefore do not attach further
serious Importance to the international con-
ference movement. being convinced taat it
is doomed in advance to failure.
Germany's Plans.
Germany's plans concerning the suggested
conference have not yet taken a definite
form. The first reports which reached
Paris indicated that Germany herself plan
ned to call conference. but it now ap-
pears that Germany seeks to have the Sui
tan of Morocco call a conference. Either
here, particularly the latter, as 1t would
give the sultan another pretext to put on
his reply, which France is now awaiting
relative to the adoption of reform meas
ureS.
Moreover, the proposition to call an in
ternational conference is based upon the
theory of ignoring French policy in Moroc-
co under the Anglo-French agreement, and
turning over the Morocco question to
congress of the powers. Such an amend
ment of French policy is not entertained
in any quarter here
Situation at Tangier.
Official dispatches received from Tangler
this morning confirm the reports that
Count Won Tattenbach-Ashold, former
German minister to Morocco. has called
on the members Of the diplomatic corps
and informed them that he has been APP
pointed temporary charge daffaires. pend
ing the arrival of the German minister,
DR.. Rosen.
The official dispatches received here from
Tangier do not confirm the report that
Count Won Tattenbach-Ashold has SPECIAL
Instructions ordering him to open nego-
tiations directly with the Sultan of Moroc-
co. Renewed tension is expected If Ger
many undertakes to send a mission 10
Fee, as the officials here say the effect OF
such a mission would be to seriously pref.
udice the success of the French nego.la-
tions which are now reaching their final
stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Russians Concentrating Troops.

TOKYO, April c12.-Reports received
here from Manchuria indicate that the
Russians continue concentrating their
troops and strengthening the Chang
chun-Kirin line. Gen. Madridofrs force
continues In touch with the extreme jap
anese left. Skirmishes are frequent and
may possibly develop into an engage
ment
It is reported that the Russians have
armed the convtcts Of the island OF SAX
hahn, promising money and freedom to
those fighting bravely. This. 1t is added,
brings the garrison of Sakhalin up to q
total Of 5000 men. It is doubted. how
ever, that Russia will attempt to hold
the island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
seventh precinct stationY., Policeman Minor

seventh precinct stationY' Policeman Minor
Furr was asked.
Nothing personally" was his response
Witness said all he knew about the crap
game was what he was told. Policeman
Short. he said. told him that he had seen
the game. He heard nothing of any other
game having been played until about two
weeks ago. when he was told of one by
Policeman Short. Witness said he had
never witnessed any gambling In the sta
ton.
Policeman Lintler testified that Policeman
Short told him that Walsh and Hoffman
had played a crap game one night after II
O'Clock and that Walsh had won ST. from
Hoffman.
Several other witnesses gave unimporta Mt
testimony before adjournment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Eighth Battalion Anniversary.

The Sth Battalion of 1861, District Of Co.
lumbia volunteers. in accordance with its
custom for many years, celebrated last
night at it's headquarters, 1871 9TH street
northwest, the anniversary of the bat
talion's muster into the United States
service.
The members passed the evening in re-
lating stories of the war and in singing
patriotic songs.
Speeches were made by the presiding Off
Ger, Christian Dietrich. who referred to the
remarks accredited to the President of the
United States, Theodore Roosevelt, Ger
man gemuethlichkeit goes over ALL" Re-
marks were also made by Louis Kettler.
John J. B. Lerch. Daniel Pfeil and others.
Mention was made of the marriage OF
John ]. B. Lerch twenty-five years ago.
April IL, and an address was made by VIII
liam Elterich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
MILITARY CONVENTION.
Fourth Biennial Session of Order Of
Foreign Wars.

NEW YORK, April 12.-Nearly all of the
twenty-one states of the Union in which
the order has Communicates were repre-
scented at the fourth biennial convention Of
the National Commandery. Military Order
of the Foreign Wars of the United States,
which opened here today
The convention was presided over by the
commander general of the national COM
mandery, Maj. Gen. Alexander r. Webb.
James III. Morgan. the founder of the Or
der, acted as secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
The Austrian Budget.

VIENNA. April Fin the course OF a
discussion before the budget committee of
the reichsrath today of an item In the bud
get bill relating to the promotion OF Aus
trian exports. the minister OF commerce
said the participation Of Austria in the St.
Louis exposition had on the whole given
satisfaction. The Austrian pavilion had
met with general approval and had mate
rally contributed to better appreciation
of Austrian taste and efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS.
Canal Commissioners Hear the Views
of Secretary Taft.

Chairman Shonts. Governor Magoon and
Chief Engineer Wallace met In Secretary
Tafts Office today. 1t was the first meet
ing of the executive committee of the 18TH
milan canal commission and the details OF
the organization were considered. Secre-
tary Taft communicated to the three COM
missoners his views regarding the work of
the commission, suplementing the instruc-
tons issued by the President.
After a recess OF twenty-five minutes the
commissioners met again late this after
noon with the intention of holding a long
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
JOHANN HoCH'S CASE.
Granted Change of Venue In Chicago
Today

CHICAGO. April PA change OF venue
was granted today to Johann Hoch the
bigamist and alleged "BIuebeard." When
ms case was called for trial the defense
presented petition alleging IL to be inn
possible to secure a fair trial before either
Judge Tuley or Judge Barnes
request for a change of venue to Judge
kersten was granted. April 10 was set as
the date for Hoch's trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
TO JOIN POLAR EXPEDITION.
Baltimore Weather Observer Will Rep
resent the Government.

BALTIMORE, Md, April 12-Local
Weather Observer oliver l.. Fassig. in
charge of the Baltimore weather office, an
nounced today that he will join the relief
ship Belgia, which is to sail from Sander
fijord, on the southern coast of Norway. for
the arctic regions in search of the Ziegler
north pole exploring expedition.
Mr. Fassig will represent the government
weather bureau and the National Geo
graphic Society of Washington. He will
sail from New York May 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Referred to the Attorney General.

Secretary Hitchcock has decided to refer
to the Attorney General the question of
raiload rebates on material used In con-
nection with the irrigation reclamation
service, which Controller Tracewell has
decided could not be legally accepted. The
Secretary refuses to discuss the control
ler's opinion. but other officials at the In
terror Department hold that the so-cailed
rebate Is merely reduction such as is pro-
vided for by section % of the interstate
commerce act They say the arrangement
effects a large saving to the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Ohio Convention Organization.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, April 12.-Sena toi
Dick said at noon. after long conference
with Governor Herrick, that the state
convention would be held here May q
and - and the organization would be as
aHe&dy announced Gov. Herrick tempo
rary chairman; Secretary w H. Taft, per-
manent chairman; John r. Malloy, perma-
nent secretary, and w. +. Gass of Cincin-
natl, sergeant-at-arms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

The steeplechase for hunters announced to
be run as the fifth race, failed to fill and
was withdrawn by order of the stewards.
The steeplechase (ffth race will be run as
the closing race and the sixth race as the
fifth
Apprentice allowance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Petition in Bankruptcy.

WILMINGTON. DEL. April 12.-Horace
G. Knowles representing number of cred
itors of the Diamond State Steel Company,
fled petition In the United States Dis
trict Court today asking that the company
be adtudged bankrupt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Madagascar Cyclone Destructive.

ANTANANARIVO. Madagascar. April Il.
Fuller reports of the damage done by the
cyclone early in April show it to have been
greater than first reported. Numerous VII
lagos were destroyed by floods. over hum
dred natives were drowned. roads were cut.
the railroads were greatly damaged and
crops were destroyed. Many bodies noated
down the rivers to the sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Hunt Changes Plea.

CHICAGO, April 12-W. H. Hunt, former
president Of the defunct Pan-American
Bank here, today changed his plea Of mot
guilty" to guilty" Hunt Is under In
dictment for embezzlement After the
change of the plea had been allowed Judge
Kersten granted a motion for indefinite
continuance made by Hunts counsel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Return Of secretary Morton.

Secretary Morton. who has been in New
York for several days past on private BUSH
ness, resumed his official duties at the
Navy Department this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
BENNING TRACK SOFT.
Threatening Weather Did Not Keep
People Away From the Races.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BENNING, April IL. - The threatening
weather this afternoon failed to keep the
lovers of horse racing away from the track,
another big gathering being on hand. Last
nights rain softened up the track consid-
erably and the going will be soft, but not
holding enough 10 prevent good time.
Seven races Will be run. The first is for
platers at five and a half furlongs. for
which Blue and Orange, Ninnasquaw and
Miss Shylock look the best. The second is
for maiden two-year-oldS, at four furlongS,
event, at mile and seventy yards, Peter
Paul, Panique and McWilliams may find the
most favor. There are some fair sprinters
in the fourth race at five and a half fur
longs, including Little Woods. Setauket,
Julia NJ. and Pat Dunphy. Steeplechase
for maidens is the fifth attraction, with
Champs Elysees and Otto Waugh possibly
the best.
Maiden three-year- odds will run in the
sixth race, at seven furlongs, Worthwhile
and Olerose figuring better than the others.
The wind-up is handicap for three-year-
Olds and upward at seven furlongs, with
Woman, Bill Curtis, James F. and Cabin
all prominent.
Following are the scratches bulletined at
go p m: In the first Monochord and Fes
toon; in the third, Warranted; in the fourth,
Miss Modesty; in the seventh, Rocklands
and Weirdsome
First Race.
First race three-year-oldS and up, five
and one-half furlongs Columbia course)"
Monsoon. II TO /, and 4 to l and to L.
won; Ninnasquaw, to . and 3 to and
out, second: Gallant, to l, 3 to 1 and to
3, third. Time, Ill 10.
Tomorrow's Entries
First race-Selling. three-year- olds and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

Casualty Hospital Board Meeting.
The board of directors of the Casualty
Hospital met In regular session yesterday
afternoon There was the usual number
present. Reports were received which
showed an excellent condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19
THE LONG DISTANCE STATION.

Mr.. D. Mel. Therrel, superintend-
ent Of the Charleston district of the
Southern Bell Telephone Company.
returned to Charleston Saturday
after a stay Of two days in the city.
While here he completed arrange
ments for opening the Long Distance
Telephone station in the uptown Office
which is the Hardy Office building on
the Court House Square Mr.. Their
rell asked reporter of The Daily
Item to state that the Office will not
be opened until some time next week.
probably Tuesday or Wednesday.
There is a short gap in one of the
lines between this city and Denmark
to be filled in before the lines will be
in working order, and as it was nee
essary to wire for an additional supply
of wire for this work it cannot be
stated positively when the line will b,
completed Mr. Therrell vii return
to the city next week bringing with
him an experienced operator who will
have charge of the station for several
weeks until Miss Owens, who will be
the regular operator can be trained
in the duties Of the position.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19
BASEBALL At LAST.
A FIRST CLASS TEAM OF SWIFT
PLAYERS SECURED.
Mr.. Marshall Moore Who Has Had
Successful Experience as Manager
and Player Will Be the
Head.
From the Daily Item, July II.

From the Daily Item, July IA.
The agitation, persistenly kept up
from early in the season, has at last
borne fruit and Sumter will have base
ball of the right sort almost imme-
diately.
Mr.. Marshall Moore, who has had
successful experience as manager and
player in the Interstate League, was
in the city last night, and perfected
arrangements to organize a team for
this city, and he will return next Mon
day accompanied by a bunch Of swift
ball tossers. He also arranged to have
the first games on Thursday and Fri
day next. Manager Moore wilz bring
five players with him and the balance
Of the team will be made up Of The
best local talent, of which there is no
scarcity in this city and vicinity.
Among those whom Manager Moore
expects to have in the team are Sub
lett and Gillespie, who have more than
local reputation as swift and relia-
bic players.
Work will begin on the fence to en-
close the old ball park and it is ex-
pected to have it completed by Thurs
day next. If possible the grand stand
will be in readiness by that day also,
but there is scarcely time to accom-
plish so much work and no promise
is made respecting the grand stand.
Manager Moore is the we'll known
principal of the Barnwell Institute and
under his management Sumter is as
sured that good, clean ball will be
played and that the sport will be con-
Quoted on plane to make it popular
with the best class Of people.
Sumter has been receiving a great
deal, of advertising of late but now that
we have a ball team we will get a good
deal more; as there is no better adver-
tisement for city tnAn 9 good, clean
baseball team.
Play cali.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19
DEAD NEGRO FOUND.
4 telephone messages from Tisdal

4 telephone messages from Tisdale's
saw mill, few miles east Of Mayes-
vile, states that negro man was
.caad dead near there Friday
AS the mill is situdated in Lee county
Mr.. Tisdale was referred to the Cor
oner of Lee county. Mr.. Tisdale
stated that the negro, whose name
was unknown to him came to the mill
a few days ago and applied for work.
Not being given employment Mr.. lis
dale lost track of him and heard nc
more of him until his dead body was
found. From appearances he had
been dead at least two days. There
were no marks of violence on the
body and death was probably due to
natural causes.