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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
News Briefs.

Pierced with no less than thlrty-sIx dag
ger wounds. the body of an unidentified
man. probably an Italian. was found yes
day in an unfrequented path In the woods
north Of Van Cortlandt Park. New York.
Minooka. a large town bordering on
Scranton. Pa. and forming part of Lacka-
wanna township. is peaceful that the
township authorities have dismissed the
entire police force, which consisted Of eight
men.
Henry d. Davis of Cleveland was elected
grand worthy president OF the Fraternal
Order of Eagles by the Grand Aerie by ac-
after Grand Worthy President John F.
Pelletier Of Kansas City withdrew as a can
didate for second term.
A terrific wind storm. accompanied by q
heavy fall Of rain. prevailed at Topeka.
Kan. yesterday. The buildings of Crosby
& Co.. the Shawnee Mills. and the Crawford
opera house were unroOfed. Many resi-
dences were damaged.
Dallas. Texas. was chosen at Duluth.
Mimi. yesterday as the place for
holding the next annual convention by
the International Association of Fire Engi-
neers. John Stage Of Paterson. N. J., was
chosen president; George M. Kellogg of
Sioux City. Iowa. first vice president; M
4. Higgins of Albany, N. Y. second vice
president: James McFall of Roanoke Va
secretary. and d. c. LaEkin of Dayton.
Ohio. treasurer.
According to reports from Washington.
Warren county. N. j.. early risers report
was plainly visible on the tin roofs at the
points where there were slight depressions
Many Thermometers registered lower than
50 6A0reaa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19

The correspondence between the United
States government and Austria-Hungary
upon the subject of an exclusive contract
with a steamship company for carrying
emigrants from Hungary to the United
States has been sent to the President. 1t Is
rcbable that the matter will not be taken
W. again until Secretary Root returns.
Hungarian officials claim the right to regu-
late the emigration from that country but
1T appears from the correspondence that the
exclusive contract has been enforced so
vigorously that persons holding return trip
tickets have been forced to return by the
favored line and their tickets on other
lines confiscated. In one case the ticket of
an American citizen. formerly a Hungarian,
was rconfiscated. The favored steamship
company has in such cases reimbursed the
holders of tickets through the companies
selling the tickets. The contention raised
by the United States government in the first
place was against contract with any
steamship company by any country to fur
nish a certain number of immigrants yearly
The claim of our government was that such
contract was in violation of the immigra-
ton laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Marcus Braun Here.

Marcus Braun formerly immigration in
spector at the port of New York. but whose
resignation from the service was accepted
by the Department of Commerce and Labor
a week ago. called today on Acting Secre-
tary Murray and Mr.. Sargent. commits
sioner general of immigration. Mr.. Braun's
visit was merely social. but he took occa-
sion to express to the officers of the de-
partment his appreciation of the manner
in which he had been treated. At the time
of Mr.. Braun's resignation IT was said
that he disagreed with the department as to
certain methods of administration In the
affairs of Ellis Island and he left the serv-
ice because of this friction. One report
was that Mr.. Braun refused to don the blue
uniform and brass buttons required by the
department of all its immigration employees
Mr.. Braun denies this and his interview
with both Mr.. Murray and Mr., Sargent to-
day cordial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH.
Runaway Team Imperils Life Of Boy
Heroism Displayed.

An escape from possible death and dis
play of extraordinary heroism was wit
messed about l o'clock this afternoon on
nth street near Pennsylvania avenue when
two spirited horses attached to an Amer
lean Ice Company wagon became fright
ened while standing on E street and darted
around the corner and down 18th street at
furious pace. Edward L. Krentz lad
fifteen years old. living at 1896 l street
northeast, was riding his wheel on 18th
street when the runaway team came along
and narrowly escaped being trampled to
death under the feet of the horses Sew
eral companions yelled to him to get out of
the way, but the horses were already upon
him and he had time to turn to either
side. With great presence of mind. the boy
toppled over to avoid the collision and
rolled far enough to miss the wheels and
escape the hoofs OF the animals. His BIZ
cycle was knocked out of commission, but
barring few slight bruises, he came out
of the accident unhurt. .'-.y .-t So
Rushing down the street at swifter speed
the two horses approached Pennsylvania
avenue and dashed by several officers and
others who endeavored to stop them. Two
colored lads however. Ernest Simpson and
James Smothers. proved to be the heroes OF
the occasion. With great bravery they sta
toned themselves in the middle of the
street and leaped at the horses heads as
they ran by, grasping the brides and hang
ing to them. finally bringing the animals
to a standstill Crossing the tracks at
Pennsylvania avenue the team almost col
iided with passing electric car which had
no warning of the approaching runaway.
The names of Simpson and Smothers were
taken by the officers and their meritorious
service will be reported to headquarters.
The driver of the team Of horses, Thomas
Hutchinson, leaped from the wagon when
he saw his life was in danger, having
broken the reins in endeavoring to control
the horses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Special Dispatch to The Star.
CALLED ON MR.. ADEE.
Chinese Minister at the State Depart
ment

Sir Chentung LiangC heng, the Chinese
minister. who returned TO this city last
evening, called upon Acting Secretary Adee
today. 1t was said that his visit was merely
for the purpose of paying respects and had
nothing TO do with the present situation In
China. Subsequently. discussing the boy
colt, the minister said that he had done
all he could do in his position to stop It,
He had advised his government that MOTH
ing could be done about repeating the pres
cnt laws or changing existing conditions in
thus country while Congress was not in seS-
sion, and. further, that the President is
friendly disposed toward China.
The minister explained that the positions
OF the officials of the Chinese government Is
very difficult great public sentiment had
been aroused. and 1t was not easy to con-
vince the people that they were wrong.
The conditions in China had changed very
much during the past few years, ana the OF
hcials there were politicians, and like the
officials in this country. were susceptible to
public opnion.
II was not only difficult to tell the people
that they were wrong. but IL not alto
gether polite to tell them regarding a
movement behind which there was such
strong sentiment. The minister said his
government had issued proClamations to
people warning them against any unlawful
acts and to respect the property and rights
OF American citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF LAW.
Fire MarshaPs Investigation of OF
and Gasoline Storage.

The fire marshars office OF the local de-
psrtment is making its crusade against the
illegal storage and sale of gasoline. and
today Daniel Cooper, 317 X street north
west. was fined SO in the Police Court for
storing and offering for sale gasoline and
kerosene without a permit.
Acting Fire Marshal P. w. Nicholson and
his assistants are making a complete round
of the city. and it is the Intention of the
acting fire marshal to see that no gasoline
Is handled in the city without the dealers
compliance with the law.
1t is stated to be necessary for all dealers
in inflammable oils to make application to
the fire department for permission to store
inhammable oils. and the premises where
it Is proposed to store this infiammable oil
ia first visited, and IL conditions at said
premises are such. from a fire standpoint:
of view, to warrant the storage of oil, then
the fire marshal recommends that Oil be
allowed to be stored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Bona Eide Circulation.

Nearly everybody in Washington
reads The Sunday Star. Last Sum
days circulation was by far the
largest and best in the city and the
only sworn circulation in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The advertiser is entitled to know
the circulation of any paper in
which he advertises.
The circulation of The SUNDAY
Star on August IS, 1905, was 27,474.
1 solemnly swear that the above state
ment represents the number of copies Of
The Sunday Star circulated on August IL
1905-that is, the number of copies actu-
ally sold. delivered, furnished and mailed
for valuable consideration, to bona fide
purchasers or subscribers, and that none
of the copies SO counted are free or sampIe
copies and none are returnable except in
the case OF several hundred sent to sub
urban agents from whom few returns of
unsold papers have not yet been received
FLEMING NEWBOLD,
Assistant Business Manager
The Evening Star Newspa per Company
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
nineteenth day of August, A. d. 1905.
X. II. FENNING.
(Seal) Notary Public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
GIVEN TESTIMONIAL.
Past Colonel Of q. Y. L. Encampment
Receives . Badge. >.

Encampment No. III. Union Veteran
Legion. OF this city held a meeting
Tuesday night last at it's hall. SIC Penn
sylyanfa avenue southeast. the session
having been cut short for the purpose Of
a social after-meeting with particular
view to q presentation of a testimonial
to one of its active working members.
The social meeting commenced at $50
O'Clock and was attended by members Of
Encampment No. CD. Union Veteran Le-
gion: by the Legion of Loyal Women and
by the Ladies' Auxiliary. No. 81. U. v. L..
and opened with prayer by Rev. Henry
n. Couden. chaplain of Encampment No.
III. and continuing with a piano solo by
Mrs Anna Martin, recitations by Mrs.
Smith. and solo by Mr. w. A. Smith. ac-
companied on the piano by Mrs. Hayes
The colonel of No. Ill. James A. Allen.
then rose on the platform and stated that
1t was splendid custom for societies to
reward past officers and efficient MEM
bers. and that 1t was his pleasant duty to
make such a reward to one of the com
rades of No. III. and called on Past Colo
mel William Wilson to conduct Past
Colonel Thomas Jefferson Shannon to
the 'front.' who Is at present chief of staff
to the national commander OF the U. V. L.
Colonel Allen made on excellent ad-
dress. closing by stating that Colonel
Shannon was charged with various acts
tending to the welfare of needy comrades
and that, therefore, he was requested to
wear on his breast hereafter on all occa-
sions of ceremony the splendid badge
with which his comrades had determined
he should be decorated. He then called
on Mrs Ella S. Knight. president OF Aux
Hilary No 81, to aid him in holding Com
rade Shannon while the badge was being
PINNED on, which done. the presentation
was completed.
The badge Is six inches long, of gold
and enamel the pin being spread eagle.
with pendants consisting Of a field with a
single star. deroting the recipients pres
snt rank as chief of staff to the national
commander. a corps mark twhite Maltese
cross, denotirg the I'd Division Of the 9TH
Corps. Army of the Potomac. to which his
regiment was attached, 14th U. s. In
fantry, in which he served three years
during the civil war having enlisted at
the age OF fifteen). then a field containing
silver eagle Uhe mark of a past colo
mel of the L. V. L., and then the main
pendant being a large star of the Union
Veteran Legion in gold, splendidly en-
Xraved with the name and military SerV-
ice of the recipient and of magnificent
Workmanship.
Colonel Shannon was greatly surprised.
the preparation for the event having been
kept a secret and his response was
somewhat broken by his emotions and
unpreparedness, but be was roundly APP
plauded by those present, all or whom
testified to his worth as member of the
order and of the community In which he
lives.
About 100 guests were present and par
took of refreshments after the presenta-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
VACANCY FILLED.
Successor to the Late Ar. Loving in
District Auditors ofacaA

The vacancy IN the office Of the auditor
OF the District occasioncd by the recent
death Of Frank H. Loving. principal audit
ing clerk, was ordered filled today by TIE
promotion OF Sidney Roche, heretofore
clerk at 81. 400 per year. to the late Mr..
Loving's desk. Simultaneous promotions
followed down the ilne as follows: Simon
McKimn,ie. clerk at 81 200. promoted and
appointed clerk al 81. 400 per annum. vice
Sidney Roche; Lawrence w. SorreIi clerk
at $1,000. promoted and appointed clerk at
Leo per annum, vice McKimmie, and
Theodore L. Moody. clerk at $780, promoted
and appointed clerk at S1.G00 per annum,
vice Sorrell. In his new position Mr.. Roche
Will draw $16eO per year. the amount of
salary paid to the former incumbent.
The recommendation which resulted in
these promotions was made to the Com
missioners by Auditor Garrison. The paper
was referred to Commissioner West under
whose immediate supervision comes the Of
flee Of the auditor, and forwarded to him at
Atlantic City. where he is spending his va
cation. Approved by Commissioner West.
the recommendation was received at the
District building today. and with the ap-
prevail of Commissioner Mcfarland and
Acting Engineer Commissioner Harding 1t
went into effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
STOLEN DIAMONDS RECOVERED.
Detroit Police Secured Plumber by
Woman'S Aid

DETROIT. Mich. August 19.-The police
report that they have recovered within the
past twentyfour hours $40. 900 worth Of the
diamonds stolen by the murderers of Pawn
broker Joseph Meyer the night of July %.
The recovery of the gems was made
through disclosures by a woman brought
from Kansas City yesterday as a witness,
and whose identity is kept secret. She is
said to have accompanied Harry Johnson to
Cleveland the night of the murder. but Is
not believed to have known about the muir
der until Johnson and Harry Parker were
arrested in Cleveland. Practically all the
missing jewels have now been recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Charged With Larceny.

A white girl who gave her name Annie
Carter was arrested by Detectives Peck and
Warren OF the central bureau this after
noon on a charge of larceny. The detec-
t!ves went to Dicks dyeing and cleaning es-
tablishment at sec 18th street northwest
on complaint to the police that articles
and sums of money had been stolen from
the establishment recently. The Carter girl
was suspected. When she was arrested the
police say. they found in her possession
some marked money and a lace collar val
ued at $50, which did not belong to her
She will be given hearing In the Police
Court on Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
RosEN OFF FOR OYSTER BAY.
Left Portsmouth Ostensibly for Home
at Magnolia

PORTSMOUTH, N H. August 13.-Baron
Rosen left here at o'clock this morning
with Prince kudacheff one Of the attaches
of the Russian mission. He bound
ostensibly for his home at Magnolia. where
NJ. Witte was to have been his guest today
for luncheon.
NJ Witte at 1890 O'Clock this morning
left In a motor car for Magnolia, accom-
panied by Col. Samoyloff.
BOSTON August 19-Baron De Rosen
accompanied by a member of the peace DEL
egati0n, arrived in this city today from
Portsmouth n. II. Some suggestion that
the Russian plenipotentiary was going to
New York city and not to Magnolia was
found in the fact that in conversation the
Russians spoke of boarding limited train
for the metropolis. and that parlor car seat
on the shore line limited over the New
York. New Haven and Hartford road were
sold 10 two Russians at the south station
here
NEW LONDON, Conn. August 10
this city at noon. When the train arrived
here the baron was at lunch in the dining
car. a message from New Castle was
delivered to him on the train.
small crowd of persons who had learned
of his coming gathered about the car, but
there was no demonstration.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
OYSTER BAY. n. Y. August 19.-Baron
Rosen the Russian ambassador and peace
plenipotentiary. is expected here at )
O'Clock this afternoon in response to an in
vitatOn from the President. The yacht
Sylph was sent 10 New Rochelle. it having
been arranged that the baron should there
leave the train on which he left Boston
this morning and be brought to Oyster Bay
on the yacht His train was due at New
Rochelle about 80 o'clock.
Baron Rosen. it is believed, will remain
only short time and will In all likeli-
hood leave Oyster Bay tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
CHEATED THE HANGMAN.
Condemned Man Stabbed Himself to
Death in Presence of Watch.

ST. LOUIS August 19.-In the presence of
the death watch Lambert Nieuhaus, I'M
der sentence to be hanged next Monday for
killing his brother-in-law. today committed
suicide by stabbing in his cell at the city
Jail.
He used an ordinary peuknife, and stab
bed himself in the abdomen three times
Death was instantaneous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19

Japan would insist upon the acceptance OF
this proposition
Cardinal vannutelli. who one Of the
candidates for the papacy during the CON
claye after the death of Leo XIII. In let
ter to a friend here received today says
that the whole Sacred College as well rs
the pope himself are following with the
deepest interest the peace negotiations,
which were Just beginning when the letter
was written The cardinal adds that Pius
\ has expressed the earnest hope that
through the ability or the peace pleniroten-
tlaries and the craftsmanship and energy
OF President Roosevelt that peace for whicn
the world waits may be brought about
Speculation Over White.
NJ Whites failure to leave the same
train with Baron Rosen was the ground on
which all sorts of reports were based. and
for the first two hours after breakfast the
hotel was In q turmoil of excitement. The
most unreasonable causes were assigned
for the change In the program arranged by
Baron Rosen last night. There was gen
uine feeling of relief when at 1890 M. "ltte
appeared on the veranda OF his apartments
aCcompauied by Col. Samoylou. Later
taking an automobile they started for Mag
nolIa. All important cablesrams VIII be
taIephoued to NJ White there. and II the
situation will permit he will not return
here until late this evening.
Raron Komura and Mr.. Takahra remain
cd In their apartments most of the iore
about the outlook for peace both plen!po-
tpntlaries are maintaining that strict re-
serve which has not left them FOR one mo
ment since the conference began. ihueeu'
their conversation in the conference rootl,
has been according to a fixed program and
they have told the Russians only what they
were instructed to tell and not one word
more.
In japanese Circles.
In Japanese circles the Idea of outside as
sIstance in the present crisis Is discouraged.
II was said by a prominent member of
the mission this morning that ST PETERS
burg and not Tokyo was the only place
where pressure could be brought 10 oeai
with hope OF effect
''Japan has done her utmost for peace,
repeated the informant who expressed TO
the Associated Press last night the rear
that Tuesday might witness the 1areWeh
session OF the conference.
Assistance from King Edward in the pres
ent crisis is earnestly hoped for by FRIENDS
of both belligerents. King Edward has an
along made II plain at Washington through
Sir Mortimer Durand. that he thoroughly
shared the Presidents wish for peace, ana
that he was unable to participate IN the
preliminary negotiations for the Washlng-
ton conference for the sole reason that ms
country as the ally of Japan. could not
with propriety offer any advice at TOKYO
until that advice was sought.
Hope for London Help.
The Washington government has believed
however. that once the negotiations were
under way that London could be counted
on for assistance in the event of a dead
lock 1t is thought. however. that should
King Edward approach Japan, he would
simultaneously make an appeal at Peter
hof where his family relations would en-
able him to make even a more personal
plea. though probably not so effective one
as at Tokyo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Bicycle Record Broken.

SALT LAKE. Utah. August &c l..
Holiister of Springfield. Mass. broke the
worlds three-quarter mile bicycle record
last night at the Salt Palace saucer track.
His time. I - As. beats the former record
held by Walter A. Bargett OF Buffalo, N
Y. by So seconds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Victim Of Accident Dead

William Morris. seventy-fiye years DID, Of
1915 street northwest, who was knocked
down by a wagon at 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue August TO- died at the
Emergency Hospital at 3 o'clock this after
noon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
To Duty on the Isthmus.

Mr.. Oscar F. Lackey. assistant engineer
OF the harbor board of Baltimore, has re-
signed that position to accept a position
under the isthmian canal commission Mr.
Lackey has spent the last seven years in
Cuba, where he had charge of lot of big
engineering projects under the supervision
Of the United States government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Fourth-Class Postmasters

The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today:
Massachusetts-North Chelmsford, Chas
+. Scribner
Observation-Disclosures Leaves. Blanch
H. Hoag; Manhattan. Charles H Whit
taker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Hope for London Help.
COUNCIL SUMMONED.
Meeting of Grand Dukes With the
Car TODAY
,acisI CabIcc-am to The Star.

Special Cahlegram to The Star.
COLOGNE. August 10 The St Peters
burg correspondent of the Gazette states
that after the Car had received cipher
dispatch from NJ Witte yesterday coun-
Gill; at which all the grand dukes will be In
attendance. was summoned to meet at Pc
terhof today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
ROYAL MARRIAGE ARRANGED.
Prince Ferdinand to Wed King Al
fonso's Sister.

Special Cablegram to The Star
MADRID. August 19.-The newspapers
announce that marriage has been ar
ranged between Prince Ferdinand of Ba-
varia and the Infanta Maria Teresa, sister
OF King Alfonso who was born November
-. 1882
The prince is the first cousin Of the In
faEta. He is the elder son of Prince Louis
Ferdinand of Bavaria. who married the In
ianta de La Paz, sister of King Alfonsos
father He was born in Madrid May 10,
1884.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Drowned at Newport.

The Navy Department is advised that
James +. Smith, seaman gunner. under
instruction at the torpedo station New
port. was drowned yesterday while diving
without a diving suit, for torpedo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Philadelphia Church Burned.

PHILADELPHIA. August 19.-The Luth-
eran Church of the Incarnation. a brick edi-
fee at 47th street and Cedar avenue. West
Philadelphia. was destroyed by fire today,
entailing less of $4,000. The fire is be-
iieved to have been caused by mice nibbling
matches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA. August 19.-First race, six
furlongs, selling. three-years olds-Brush
Up, 40 to / and IL to /, won; Humo, to
D; place. second; Water Mirror. third.
Time lib 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-19
TO MEET AT KANSAS CITY.

Next Session of the Trans Mississiopi
Congress.
PORTLAND. Ore. August 10.-Kansas
City. Mo-. was unanimously selected today
by the trans Mississippi congress as the
convention city for 1906