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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
MR.. ELKINs CONFIDENT.
Looks for Railway Rate Bill in a
Reasonable Time.

The Senate committee on interstate COM
merce met today, and resumed considera-
tion of the interstate commerce commits
sion's bill for the regulation of railroad
rates. which was sent to the committee
during its sessions prior to the assembling
of Congress. The discussions today were
confined almost exclusively to the first
amendment proposed to the commissions
bill. touching upon the relation Of reilroad
rates and rates for water hauls. The COM
anittee not having received reports from
H. T. Newcomb. statistican for the rail-
roads. and Prof. H. T. Adams, statistician
for the interstate commerce commission
the meeting was adjourned without result
The reports OF the statisticians are ex-
pected to be ready In time for the commit
tee to have a meeting Friday next.
There were many conferences at the Sem
ate end of the Capitol among senators as
to the nature of bills that could be agreed
upon. not only in the committee, but In the
Senate as WELL Senator Elkins again ex-
pressed his confidence hat the committee
would agree upon a bill within reasonable
TINA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
CAUCUS OF SENATORS.
Republicans Will Discuss the Filling
Of Vacancies,

The caucus of the republican senators.
which will be held Immediately after the
adjournment of the Senate today has its
work already defined. Its most important
function will be to authorize the appoints
ment of a steering committee, and follow
Ing the usual custom the present members
are almost certain TO he reelected The
committee now consists of Senators Allison,
chairman; Hale Aldrch Cullom, Lodge,
Perkins, Clark of Wyoming. Elkins, Spoon
er, Kean and Beveridge. The caucus also
will direct the appointment of a committee
to fill vacancies on regular Senate COM
mittees. These appointments will be made
Conferences of leaders already have been
held for discussion Of important vacan-
cies. The principal chairmanships vacant
are Judiciary, which Will be filed by the
advancement of Clark of Wyoming: Indian
affairs, by Clapp of Minnesota; military at
fairs, by Warren of Wyoming; public build
ings and grounds by Scott of West Vir.
ginfa claims, by Fulton of Oregon, and ed
ucation and labor, by Dolliyer of Iowa.
There are vacancies to be filed on finance,
which probably will be given to Hale Of
Maine; on foreign relations, which Is likely
to go to Beveridge of Indiana; three on ju-
dietary, which will probably be filled by
Knox of Pennsylvania. Foraker of Ohio and
Carter OF Montana. Warner of Missouri
will get one of the vacancies on military
affairs.
There are also a number Of important
democratic vacancies on committees. which
will be filled l3 the minority steering com-
Eittee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
= Want Modification Of Detail.
FATAL ACCIDENT.
One Man Killed and Another Injured
at Dickerson Stone Quarry.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOYDS, Nd December 5.-William Sysk,
employed at the Standard Lime and Stone
Company's large quarries at Dickerson's,
this county. was killed a few minutes prior
to quitting work yesterday evening, and his
companion. George Leaks leg was broken
and he received minor bruises, as the re-
suit of many tons of dirt and stone tumbling
down upon them from the hills above where
they were at work.
Without a warning, other than from the
slipping dirt. Sysk was caught fairly by
huge stone. weighing ten tons OF more. and
his life instantly crushed out. Leak was
more fortunate, as stated, and was first res
cued. When Sysk was taken from under
the dirt and rock he was found to be hor-
rtbly crushed He was tenderly borne to a
house nearby, as was Leak. The latter was
Immediately given attention, and will likely
be sent to hospital in Frederick tomorrow.
The remains of Sysk will be sent to his
home for interment. He and Leak lived al
Neather's post Office, Madison county, Va,
before coming here. Sysk was aged forty,
and his wife and five children depended
upon him for support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
FLAsHLIGHT CAMERA NUISANCE.
Drastic Measure to Exterminate It in
Chicago.

CHICAGO, December 5.-Nuisance of the
fiashlght camera fiend Is to be extermi-
mated by the police. in accordance with an
order introduced in the city council last
night by Alderman Young. The order.
which was unanimously adopted, directs
the corporation counsel to draft an ordI-
nance eliminating the evil. The order was
as follows:
Whereas. the presence of the camera
fiend. plying his vocation whenever and
wherever he pleases. making whomever he
chooses his victim, regardless of ctrcum-
stances or surroundings, is becoming a
general nuisance, and,
Whereas, one of Chicagos best known and
most highly esteemed citizens has recently
been subjected to embarrassment and In
dignation by such intruders. under suoh
painful circumstances to make the act re-
voting to the heart Of any man of average
sensibilities: therefore,
ordered: That the corporation counsel
be directed to prepare such ordinance or
amendment to the revised code as in his
opinion will best tend to eliminate the evil
herein referred to. making such regulation
particularly applicable to cases In which
explosives are used and providing adequate
penalties for violations thereof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
CAPT. JONES' CASE.
Will Not Be Carried Up If Motion is
Denied.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NORFOLK, Va, December 5.-Though
the motion made for a now trial by Judge
Thomas II. Wilcox, counsel for Capt H.
w. Jones of the Virginia National Guard
convicted Saturday night of the murder OF
Maud Cameron Robinson and sentenced to
twelve years in the penitentiary, will be
argued before Judge Hanckel next week
the case, in the event of denial of new
trial by Judge Hanckel. will not it has
been stated. be carried to the supreme
court of Virginia unless friends of Capt.
Jones. who have already assisted him ma
terially in a financial way, come again to
his assistance and provide him with funds
for the prosecution of an appeal In the
higher court.
1t has been announced that since the trial
lady living in the close vicinity of the
Cove street house. where the murder oc-
CURED. has stated that she was an eye
witness to the tragedy and tainted when
she saw Capt. Jones cut the throat of the
Robinson girl on the fatal day in August
The witness, whose name is being held Sc
cret by the officials said she did not tell
before what she saw because she was
afraid that she would be summoned to
court as a witness and she had a great
horror of being drawn into the scandal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
ANOTHER EXCLUSION prTT.
Californians Propose to Bar japanese
and Koreans.

The California delegation in the Senate
and House held meeting today and agreed
on bill for the exclusion from the United
States Of Japanese and Koreans The bill
will be introduced in the House by Repre-
sentative Mckinley, newly elected mem
ber. who for the past four years was as
sistant United States district attorney in
San Francisco, charged with the special
duty of enforcing the Chinese exclusion act
1t Is stated by the members of the dele
cation that there are 10000 Japanese in
California and nearly 100000 in the United
States. In the last year over 5000 jap
anese came to this country from the Ha-
waiian islands Members Of the delegation
say the rapid influx of Japanese is regarded
as q menace to American labor.
The conditions which inspire this bill are
said to be the same as those which brought
about the Chinese exclusion act twenty two
years ago. The bill will extend all Of the
laws now in force in the United States and
it's territories excluding Chinese laborers to
the Japanese and Koreans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
WILL FORM A CABINET
SIR HENRY CAMPBELL-BANNE
MAN ACCEPTED TASK.

LONDON. December 5.-Sir Henry
Campbell Bannerman saw the king at
buckingham Palace this morning and ac-
cepted the task of forming a new cabi-
net.
The Duke of Devonshire, liberal union
ist, former lord president of the council
was among the callers on the new pre-
mler before the latter went to the pal
ace, and In political circles Importance is
attached to the visit as possibly signify
ing some kind of working agreement
on certain points of policy between the
anti-protectionist unionists, of which the
duke has been the recognized leader
SINCE MS secession from the Balfour cab
met, and the new government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS
All of the Recess Appointments Sent
to the Senate.

The President today sent the follow
ing nomina tions to the Senate:
Secretary of State-Elihu Root of New
York
Secretary of the Navy-CharIes Joseph
Bonaparte of Maryland
United States attorneys-Joseph q.
Keeling, district of Indiana; William c.
Bristol, district Of Oregon; Lunsford L.
Lewis, eastern district of Virginia Parish
Carter Tate, northern district of Georgia !:
James H. Tinsley. eastern district of Ken
tucky; Reuben D. Hill, western district
of Kentucky.
Marshals-Henry c. Petit district Of
Indiana; Pope M. Long, northern district
of Alabama James H. Judkins middle
district of Alabama Walter H. johnson
northern district of Georgia; George W.
Long, western district of Kentucky.
James r. Shea, district of North Da-
kota; Frank H. Tyree, southern district
of West Virginia
Interstate commerce commissioner
Franklin Lane of California.
In addition to the above nominations
all of the recess appointments made since
the Senate adjourned last March were
sent to the Senate. These include Off
GERS in the diplomatic and consular serv-
Ice, treasury officials. postmasters, Inte-
rior Department officials, army and navy
officers; In fact, every branch of the
public service Is represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
OLD GLORY HOISTED.
Samoan Island Natives Rejoice Over
Uncle Sam's Rule.
of the Associated Press.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
TUTUILA. Samoa, November q,
Via San Francisco. December 8.
President Roosevelt has acknowledged
through the Secretary of State letter for
warded through the governor Of Tutuila
from Tuimanua, who was king of the Ma
nua division of Samoa before the United
States flag was hoisted in Tutuila TUT
manua expressed his high appreciation of
the administration and justice of the United
States officials in Tutuila. and declared that
the people were happier and more prosper
GUS under American rule than formerly.
There is every evidence OF content among
the Samoans. and this was publicly ex-
pressed at the colonial meeting held IN Oc-
tober last. when they announced that the
people desired to be under the Navy De-
partment, rather than have civil govern
ment Just now.
The copra season is about closing. 1t has
been the best for many years.
The volcano in Savaii German Samoa) Is
still active. but there is no apprehension of
danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
NEW PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Speaker Cannon Indicates Opposition
to an Omnibus Bill.

Speaker Cannon hit the unborn omnibus
public buildings bill between the eyes this
morning and put 1t out Of business. Most of
his callers of the past few days have spoken
of the necessity for such legislation, and
Mr.. Cannon thought 1t was about time to
open his mouth. &c. while in conversation
with southern member the Speaker en-
economy at this sesaon-which he considers
absolutely necessary II revenue-raising
legislation Is not to be considered-is GER
tainly not to begin discussing large pork
disappointment in consequence. as after the
public building bill OF last year was put to
sleep It was thought that 1t would be re-
yived at this session. u may make a few
kicks even yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
CONVICTED OF ASSAULT.
John Leo Knott Fined $1OO for Shoot
ing at Jonas Benson.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, December 5-John
Leo Knott, prominent young resident
of this vicinity, was tried in the circuit
court here this morning on an indict-
ment charging him with an assault upon
with intent to kill Jonas Benson,
resident of the vicinity of Brookeville.
He was convicted of the charge of as
sault and battery, which was the second
count in the Indictment. and was fined
500 and costs.
The offense with which the accused
was charged occurred near Brookeville
about two weeks ago. Knott and Benson
became involved in difficulty over some
cider. and the former drew his revolver
and fired The bullet struck Benson, but
was detected from its course by striking
a button soye other hard substance
about his clothing, and he escaped in
jury.
Knott was arrested several days later
in Baltimore The defendant contended
that Benson assaulted him and that he
shot to frighten him. Knott Is said to
be closely related to Mr. r. Leo Knott of
Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
POTOMAC RIVER POLLUTION.
Cumberland Committee Named to In
terest Washington Authorities.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md. December 6--Coun-
Gilman Matthew II. Stern introduced an or
der in the Cumberland city council last
night, directing that the water works COM
mittee of the city council confer with repre-
sentatives of the national governmen, at
Washington relative to the pollution of the
Potomac river at Luke. Nd, where The
plant of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper
Company is located, and Cumberland.
The order will be reported on favorably
There is renewed complaint about the pollu-
ton of the Potomac, from which Cumber-
land. as well as Washington, obtains its
water supply. The sources of pollution are
several in number. but 1t Is claimed the
main trouble comes from the pulp mill.
After the famous suits against tae pulp mill
the method of paper making was changed
from sulphide to soda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
THE CRISFIELD DISORDER
Hearing by Grand Jury-Indictments
for Riots Expected.
speclal Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch TO The star
PRINCESS ANNE, Md, December o.
Many witnesses We're heard by the grand
jury here today relative TO the disorder In
Crlsdeld last week, when oystermen stormed
the jail and subsequently forced Justice of
the Peace Kennerly TO release two shippers
who were accused Of dredging on private
planting grounds.
1t was the first day Of an investigation
which may not be ended before the latter
part Of the week. Following the charge of
Judge Henry Page Of the circuit court yes
terday, in which he declared Crisfeld to be
In a state bordering on anarchy. the grand
jury prepared for an inquiry which 1t is
predicted will end with the indictment of
a dozen or more of the ringieaders OF the
riots. Judge Page ordered the jury to give
their investigation the widest range and 20
find q true bill against every man who
played part In the lawlessness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
MARTIAL LAW ENDED IN POLAND
Sevastopol Mutineers to Be Tried by
Court-Martial.

WARSAW, December 5.-The abolition of
the minor state of martial law was gazetted
today and Poland is now completely freed
from military rule.
The authorities have prohibited pro-
posed meeting of the striking post and tele-
graph employees. The disorganization of
business can be judged by the fact that
while before the strike the Warsaw Office
handled 220O0 kilograms daily the office
now handles only 1900 -.4-
Advices from Sevastapol say that the gov
ernment has ordered the mutineers to be
tried by court-martial, in accordance with
the procedure in use in war time.
Information from Moscow says that a
committee of the bourse is trying to ar
range d settlement of the telegraph strike
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
CHURCH DIRECTOR RESIGNED.
Episcopal Clergyman Of Detroit Ends
Twenty Eight Years Service.

DETROIT. Mich, December 5.-Rev Ru-
fus w. Clark.-sdirector for twenty-eight
years of ST. Paurs Episcopal Church in this
city, has announced his resignation. to take
effect the last Sunday in December He will
accept position rendered him as depart
mental secretary for the middle west for
the board OF foreign missions. with his
headquarters in New York. It is probable
however. that DIR. Clark as secretary for
the middle west will continue to reside In
Detroit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
Found Dead in Bed.
spatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 5.-Ellson
G. Waite. son of the late c. c. Waite. presi-
dent of the Hooking Valley railroad, and
grandson of the late Morrison R. Waite,
Chief Justice OF the United States Supreme
Court. was found dead in bed at the home
of his brother. Henry S Waite. here Sun
day. Apoplexy is supposed TO have been
the cause. He was graduate of Yale in
the class of 1901, aged twenty-five years,
and not in good health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
THE SHIPPING BILL.
Two Additions Made by the Commits
sion

The perfected shipping bill, prepared by
the merchant marine commission, will be
introduced in Congress tomorrow The
commission finished its labors yesterday
Two recent important additions TO the bill
are the granting of a $217 eco increase in
the annual mail subsidy to the Oceanic
line, from San Francisco to Hawaii and
Australasia, and a S250,000 increase to the
American line. from New York to South
ampton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
LAFOLLETTE ACCEPTS
WISCONSIN GOVERNOR WILL RE
SIGN FOR U. S. sENAToRsHIP.

MADISON. Wis, December 5.-After read-
ing his message to the Legislature today
Gov. Lsfollette made a statement that he
would accept the United States senatorship
TO which he was elected by the legislature
at the last session.
Gov. La Follettes resignation will take
effect during the present special session OF
the state legislature or at the end OF the
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
Bill Of Representative Butler to De-
Ane and Punish Hazing.

Az a direct result of the fatal Branch
Meriweather fight at the Naval Academy,
Representative Butler OF Pennsylvania yes
terday introduced bill in the House to
define and punish hazing." The bill puts
the ban on the academy fistic code and
provides heavy punishment to midshipmen
who arrange q fight or who participate in
any way In any sort of f1stic carnival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
Oldest Priest at Erie Dead.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CORY, Pa. December 5.-Rev. Father
Thomas Lonnegan. the oldest Roman Cath
elic priest in the Erie diocese and probably
in the state, died yesterday after a long
Illness. He was ninety years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
STILL HOLDING BACK
Sultan Found Another Pre-
text for Delay
IN YIELDING TO POW ERs
WAITING UNANIMITY OF HIS
MINISTRY
Before Sanctioning Their Action in
Agreeing to Yield to All Demands
Asks Notifications

CONSTANTINOPLE, via Sofia, Bulgaria,
December 5.-The council of ministers has
agreed to yield to the demands of the pow
ers in principle, but the sultan has not yet
issued an trade approving of this action
1t seems that the war minister refused to
sign the ministerial note on the subject
which IS couched in conciliatory terms and
pronounces In favor of the acceptance in
principle of the requirements of the Eu-
ropean concert.
The sultan said he was awaiting unanim-
ity on the part of the ministers before sane
tioning their action
Want Modification of Detail.
VIENNA, December 5.-An official tele-
gram from Constantinople says the Aus
trian ambassador, Baron Won Calice, re-
oeived note from the Turkish government
yesterday evening. accepting the proposals
of the powers for the financial control of
Macedonia, but asking for a modification Of
the details.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
ANAoosTIA FLATS.
Mr.. Mudd's Bill to Dredge the East
ern Branch.

A bill authorizing the District Com
missioners to make contracts for not
more than $1s00.000 for dredging the
Eastern Branch Of the Potomac ana re-
claiming the Anacostia fats has been in
troduced in the House by Representa-
tive Mudd OF Maryland. Some comment
was excited by the fact that the bill
seeks to put TIE work under the District
government and not under the War Do
partment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
Col. Sanger Here on a Visit.

Cot William Cary Sanger Of New York,
formerly assistant secretary Of war. is in
this city for a few days a. the guest OF
Secretary Root.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
BUSY WITH MYSTERIES
THREE VIOLENT DEATHS OCCUPY
NEW YORK POLICE.

NEW YORK, December 5.-Three of New
York's great highways, the river, the under
ground railway and the street and that dark
section known as Chinatown" each fur
nisfled police mystery today. In two cases
the subway and Chinatown. death had come
between the victims and the investigators
In the first the police have only the mangled
body of a man who, before he hurled him
self before a rapidly moving train, had
taken every precaution to thwart the efforts
of the officers to establish his identity His
clothing, Enthusiastically new, bore not a
single distinguishing mark, and not even
trinket was found in any of the pockets
The man about forty years of age
weighing 10 pounds, was five feet nine
inches in height, had dark hair and blue
eyes, and the scrupulous care with which he
was dressed Indicated that he was not
laborer. Beyond these meager details. how
ever, nothing is known. The man jumped
directly in front of train as it swung into
the 18th street and Broadway station of
the subway His body was literally ground
10 pieces.
The Chinatown mystery was the death of
a woman, Lottie Lane white woman
whose husband, Chinaman, died a Short
time age. Since then she has been living
1't ~ ioS'' i4i ttLS MUSE Oh MOCK Duck,
one of the most notorious of the Chinese
leaders IN New York, who is now under ar
rest awaiting trial on a charge of murder
Lottie Lane had three callers last night. a
Chinaman and a white man and a white
woman.
During the night these callers summoned
a physician and notified the police that
their hostess had tainted while she was en-
PERTAINING them. The physician, who found
her dead when he arrived. regarded the
death as suspicious. The police put the
three callers under arrest and began an
investigation.
Central Figure in Mystery
The central figure IN the mystery of the
river IS William Hallinger, aged twenty
eight years market man, who says his
home is in Yonkers. He was dragged from
the East river near the upper end OF He'll
Gate early this morning. more dead than
alive, by tugboat captain who heard his
cries for help. Hallinger said he came
down from Yonkers yesterday with a load
OF produce and after disposing of his wares
started out to enjoy himself. He told the
police that he remembered little from late
last night until he was found struggling in
the water. At the hospital 1t was found
that the man had fractured skull
Mabel Weber twenty-year-old girl was
the fourth victim. Found living hound
gagged and senseless in the hallway of the
house in West 41st street where She re-
sided with two girl companions. she was
taken to hospital. For hours she was
unable to give the police any information
which would assist them in locating her as
sailant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
A Bureau of Mines.
For Clean Paper Money.

Representative Wiley of New Jersey IN
troduced bill In the House providing for
clean paper money for all of the people all
of the time. The measure rectes the fact
that dirty money carries disease. that as
shown by the Bank of England issues, It Is
perfectly practicable to keep clean money
in circulation, and that the United States
ought not to be behind the times in this re-
gard.