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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
OIL FOR THE NAVY.
Secretary Morton Opposed to Requir-
ing Any Particular Brand.

Certain dealers in oil have complained to
the Navy Department that they have been
unable to supply the navy with Oil because
Of the custom of the bureau of steam en-
gineerng of specifying particular brands of
oil. In a letter to the chief of the bureau
of steam engineering, Secretary Morton
says that the department is of opinion that
while Oil purchased for the navy should
comply with certain specifications, no par
ticular brand of Oil should be specified in
the acquisitions. If changes are necessary
in the specifications for Oil in order to meet
the bureaus requirements, the Secretary
says, the department will consider such
changes as the bureau may suggest, but
if the bureau is of opinion that the specifi-
cations cannot be improved, it should SO
report to the department. In that event,
the Secretary says, directions wils be given
for the acceptance of oil furnished by any
responsible and legitimate bidder which
comes up to the standard of the speciica-
tions for oil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
HANGMAN'SR ROPE BROKE
MURDERER'S NECK BROKEN BY
STRIKING SCAFFoLD BEAM,

BRIDGETON, N. j., February 15.-Frank
Raisinger was hanged here today for the
murder of his wife. The drop fell at 1904.
The rope broke as the body rebounded and
the back of Raisingers head struck cross
beam of. the scaffold and broke Raisinger's $
neck. The physicians present said death
was instantaneous. Raisinger was not OFF,
cially pronounced dead until ten minutes
later.
When the rope separated Constable Tumy
and others quickly caught the cord and
lifted the body clear of the ground. but
quick examination by DR.. Sites revealed
the fact that the neck was broken and
1t was therefore not necessary to raise
the body again to the scaffold
Assemblage Shuddered.
A shudder ran through those who were
assembled to witness the hanging as the
rope parted and Raisingers body fell to
the ground. Nearly every one present turn
ed his head from the gruesome sight.
Sheriff Dement, said after the hanging
that he was unable to account for the
swapping of the cord, as it had been tested
with weight more than 100 pounds heavier
than Raisnger's body.
Raisinger made no statement on the scaf-
fold, simply saying as he passed through
the sheriff's office Goodbye, boys"
Story of His Crime.
The crime for which Frank Raisinger met
his death the brutal murder of his
young wife On October 49, 1904, Raising
er went into the kitchen where his wife
was at work and endeavored to caress her.
She repulsed him and Raisinger left the
house Later he returned and in order
to protect herself Mrs. Raisinger seized
a gun and threatened to shoot her husband.
He again left the house, but a few min
utes later. Raisinged quietly re-entered bis
home and secured the gun and shot his
wife.
Death was not instantaneous and Rails
niger sent another load of shot into 'he
woman's body. He then arranged the body
and clothing of Mrs. Raisnger to make
it appear that she had been assaulted and
murdered. This theory was accepted by
the neighbors, but later the coroner'S ply
sician pronounced the case one of suicide
and gave a certificate of burial.
An investigation was begun by the prose-
cutor of the county and detectives. De-
tectives soon fastened the crime upon Rails
niger The latter confessed. He was placed
on trial in January and his testimony
was of such a revolving character that the
Judge appealed to the murdererS' counsel
to remove the witness from the stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
TO BE CHIEFS OF STAFF.
Selections Made by Rear Admirals
Evans and Stirling

The Navy Department has decided upon
the creation of the post of chief of staff in
the two principal fleets of the navy. Real
Admiral Robley D. Evans, who will sue
ceed Rear Admiral A. S. Barker, as COM
mander-in- chief of the north Atlantic feet
in April next, has selected Captain ]. E.
Pillsbury now assistant chief of the bureau
of navigation, as his chief of staff.
Commander F. Fletcher, recently detach
ed from command of the naval torpedo sta
tion at Newport, will become chief OF
staff to Rear Admiral Stirling, command
er-in-chief of the Asiatic fleet. Captain
Pillsbury has been assistant chief of the
bureau of navigation for more than two
years and was long ago eligible for bat
tie ship command. AS chief of staff tC
Rear Admiral Evans. Captain Pillsbury
will not command a ship, but will have
quarters on the Maine, which will be flag
ship of the. feet. No one has been selected
to succeed Captain Pillsbury assistant
chief of the bureau of navigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Movement at Work in st.
Petersburg for Suffrage.
A PROPOSED ASSEMBLY
SUCH A BODY IS FIGURED TC
CONSIST OF 1900 MEMBERS.
Leading Russian Journal Comments
Sarcastically Upon Alleged Diplo-
macy of United States Senate.

ST PETERSBURG, February 15.-M.
Souvorin, editor of the Novoe Vremya, dis
cussing the proposed assembling of the
zemsky tabor quotes the views of a very
high parsonage close to the emperor as
outlining plan by which the outlying dis
tricts would be treated as are the colonies
of the United States, but maintaining the
principle of unrestricted suffrage, declar-
ing that the mujik has as much right to
vote as the university graduate, and say
ing 1t is essential that the proceedings be
conducted in Russian.
This parsonage figures that the zemsky
TABOR will consist of 800 members.
Upon the question as to when the zemsky
tabor will be initiated he made no definite
statement, saying the date had not been
determined upon whether now or at the end
of the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
TWENTY BELOW AT SUPERIOR.
Trains on All Lines Late-Record in
Southern Cities.

SUPERIOR, Wis, February 15.-After a
respite of one day. the head of the lakes
is again in the grasp of a cold wave. The
official minimum temperature today was
20 degrees below zero. Trains on all lines
are from one to four hours late.
LACROSSE, Wis, February 15.-After
one days warm weather an extreme cold
wave returned to Wisconsin today, an Off
cial minimum of 16 below being recorded.
MADISON, Wis, February 15.-No trains
on this division of the Chicago and North
western railroad have arrived since last
week. Thirteen trains, are stuck in snow
drifts between here and Montfort. The
company today sent out an enormous ro-
tary plow to release the sfiowbound trains.
on which are several meflbers of the Iegis-
lature.
KANSAS CITY, Me-, February 15.--The
following temperatures were reported to-
day: Kansas City, 2 degrees below; Con-
cordia, Kans., 2 below; Wichita, kans., 4
above; Oklahoma City, 10 above. A further
rise in temperature in this section is pre-
dicted for tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
PoKES FUN AT U. S. SENATE.
Russian Newspaper Comments Sarcas-
tically on Alleged Diplomacy.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 15.-The
Novoe Vremya, in a sarcastic editorial on
the action of the United States Senate in
connection with the arbitration treaties,
pokes fun at the alleged attempt of the
United States to take the leadership in the
worlds diplomacy.
The editorial reviews the plan for pre-
serving the administrative entity of China,
the proposed naval demonstration in Turk
ish waters the establishment of the republic
of Panama and the proposition to hold a
second peace conference at The Hague,
concluding with the cornucopia of arbitra-
tion treaties" the whole idea of which, the
paper says finally met the fate which al
ways Overtakes a new fad.
Therefore it is not to be wondered at
that the Senate declines to yield to a scheme
which placed the settlement of future dis
putes entirely in the hands of President
Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
CONFERRED PALLIUM.
Impressive Services at Cincinnati To-
dav-Cardinal Gibbons Preached.

CINCINNATI, February 15.-With the
simple and impressive service OF the Ro-
man Catholic Church, the full powers OF an
archbishop were today conferred on Henry
Moeller. a native of Cincinnati, who for
over ten years was coadjutor for this arch
diocese.
Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Glennon Of
St Louis and number of bishops were In
attendance. several participating in the
ceremony which took place in the cathe-
dral. Service opened with the mass, the
sermon being preached by Cardinal Gibbons
after the reading of the gospel.
In the name of the clergy, Rev. John
Nackey addressed the archbishop and hand
ed over to him the keys of the cathedral,
the archbishop responding briefly The
clergy made their act of obeisance TO theii
new shepherd and the service was brought
To a conclusion with the TIE Deum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
FATAL FALL FROM WINDOW.
Companion Suspected of Causin,
Mans Death at Providence.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., February 15-A
man, identified as c. c. McGibben of Derby
Conn, either fell, was pushed or jumped
from a room occupied by John Conrad OF
Danville, Va, in the Hotel Perrin, or
Washington street, this city, at an early
hour this morning, and sustained injuries
from which he died almost instantly.
Conrad met McGibben in a saloon and
brought him to his room to sleep through
the night. They had a quarrel, and when
a night clerk, whom Conrad summoned
appeared in the room, the. window was
broken and McGibben was laying on the
ground.
Conrad was taken into custody pending
an investigation. The police are looking
for a woman, who is alleged TO have said
she saw a man push McGibben out of the
window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
FOR STATE OIL REFINERY.
Progress of Fight in Kansas Against
Standard Oil.

TOPEKA, Kan, February 15.-Legislation
providing for the building of a state oil re-
fnery came up in the house today as a
special order. The fight for this legislation
caused the Standard Oil Company recently
to issue an order stopping the purchase of
oil in Kansas. Speaker Stubbs, who last
week opposed the refinery bill, has since
then expressed himself in favor Of 1t. He
has received several kilograms from Kansas
oil producers saying they believe the Dill
would prove bad for them, and urging him
to stand by his first position. The measure
has already passed the senate.
Senator FitZpatrick's bill establishing
maximum rates for transportation of oil
was passed by the house today. 1t had al
ready passed the senate.
Consideration of the oil refiners bill was
set for . clock this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
STATES SEND MEMORIALS.
Enlarged Powers Desired for the Inter
state Commission.

Immediately after the Senate was called
to order today Mr.. Beveridge presented a
memorial from the legislature of Indiana
and Mr. Berry memorial from the legis-
lature of Arkansas, both praying for the
enlargement of the powers of the interstate
commerce commission.
In presenting the Arkansas memorial
Mr. Berry expressed the hope that the Sem
ate committee on interstate commerce
would soon be able to report bill on the
question covered by the petition.
I, 1.-THE House has passed railroad rate
BILL" he said, "and the interest is SO gem
eral and the demand so great that hope
the measure will be reported back in time
for the Senate to act upon it before final
adjournment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
PRESIDENT HARPER's CONDITION
Operation Decided Necessary fo'
Sequence of Appendicitis.

CHICAGO, February 15.-The condition of
DR.. William r. Harper, president of the
University of Chicago, has not improved
and it has been decided to perform an op-
Grafton, probably Friday of this week at
the Presbyterian Hospital His son Samuel
and his brother Robert now on their way
to Chicago, are expected to reach here
Thursday night or Friday morning.
Dr. Harper was operated on year ago
for appendicitis, and his present trouble has
been diagnosed as a thickening of the in
testine Hence the necessity for another
operation. He has been lecturing to his
classes at his residence for a short time,
but yesterday was obliged to dismiss them,
and it Is not likely that he will resume
teaching for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
GAVE FORTUNE TO RELATIVES.
Chicago Pioneer Dead Who Distin
guished Himself Some Years AGO.

CHICAGO, February 15.-S B. Roath.
who died last night at Norwich Conn., was
a lifelong associate of John B. Sherman.
father of the Chicago stock yards The
pioneer announced on August 25, 1903, that
he had just settled 81 ,OOO, 900 on a chosen
set of relatives Just to see how they would
use the money
In giving away his fortune he made it
clear that upon the behavior of the bene-
ficiaries depended the final division of the
property.
Roath was said to have been attracted by
the declared purpose of Andrew Carnegie
and D. X. Pearsons to die poor. One pc
culiar feature of his gifts was that prac-
tically all went to poor families-each re-
ceiving independent fortunes.
Mr. Roath estimated to have left
another million.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

Situations at Warsaw and Lodz Much
~ Improved-Work Resumed.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 15.-The
latest reports from Poland indicate that
the strike situation at Warsaw and Lodz
is eXhausting Itself. At several places in
southern Russia, however, individual
strikes are reported, notably at the locomo
tive works of Kharkoff, but the mems de-
mands were Immediately met.
The question of the coal supply for the
iron industry of the south is growing daily
more critical.
The possibility that the strikers of pri-
vately owned railroads Will demand the in
Ieese accorded to the employed on
the government roads is indicated by the
action of the office force of the Moscow
Kie!f road. who have presented an ulti-
natum to that effect. But altogether the
outlook continues to improve.
Factories Resumed Work.
LODI, February 15-Work was resumed
today in the majority of the factories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
HOCH AT INQUEST.
Expert Testimony Over Dead Wife's
Remains Next Monday.

CHICAGO. February 15.-The inquest over
the remains of Mrs. Marie Walcker-Hoch
was resumed today. Coroner Hoffman an
nounced that the expert medical testimony
would not be presented until next Monday,
when all the evidence regarding analysis of
the woman's stomach in connection with
the theory of poisoning will be submitted
together.
Hoch presented a neat appearance and
wore a self-reliant air, in contrast to his
nervousness at the opening of the inquest
last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
ONE TRAINS EXPERIENCE.
Took Nearly Twenty-Four Hours to
Run Ninety-One Miles.

DUNKIRK, N. Y, February ia pas
serger train on the Dunkirk, Allegheny
Valley and Pittsburg railroad, which left
Titusville yesterday morning, reached here
today being nearly twenty-four hours in
making a ninety-one- mile run. 1t took the
train with two engines fifteen hours to
run from Cassadaga to Dunkirk, fifteen
miles. Lake Shore trains are from two to
five hours late. - ,,
Erie train No. 25, from New York, due
at 5:02 pm. yesterday, did not arrive until
1 o'clock this morning. Railroad men say
the snow is like sand, and it has been al
most impossible for engines to plough their
way through it. The roads are in better
condition today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
SHELLS DEADLY WORK.
Japanese Reserve Movement Suggests
Next Offensive Oprations.

RUSSIAN HEADQUARTERS, HUAN
MOUNTAIN. Manchuria. February 10
During the japanese bombardment of Pouti-
loft Hill, projectile from a siege gun
entered an underground hut, burst inside
and tore off the head of a lieutenant and
wounded a colonel and two staff captains
who were playing cards
In front of KoudeZi on the right flank
the Russians are trying the effect of con-
centrated siege and mortar batteries with
good results, firing as many as twenty
mortars simultaneously.
The japanese are reported to have suf-
fered more from the cold than the Russians
during the fighting westward. The hos
pitals at Liaoyang are reported to be
crowded with frostbitten men.
According to the Chinese, the Japanese
reserve brigades are being moved eastward
Indicating the direction of the japanese Of
fcnsive when it begins. Reports from the
same source say that Gen. Nogi will COM
mand the extreme right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
MRS. EDWARDS GRIEF.
How She Received the News Of Tenn
porary Stay.

READING, Pa, February 15.-When the
news of the rehearing in the Greason case
and continuance for Mrs. Edwards was
sent to the jail Mrs. Edwards was lying on
her cot, moaning and sobbing and giving
full sway to her feelings. 1t was explained
to her that she had at least been granted a
new lease Of life. It was hard to make her
understand, and her replies were incoher-
ent.
1t was a long time before she could be
made to realize that she would not have to
hang tomorrow. She said it appeared to
her as IL her life was only spared to pro-
long her misery. She apparently realizes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Two Local Bills Passed.

The Senate today passed House bills
17746 authorizing the Commissioners to
furnish Potomac water without charge to
charitable institutions, and 1926 to close
and open an alley in square SO6. No amend
ment was made to either bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Personal Mention.

DR.. c. P. Thayer, prominent resident of
Boston, Is guest of the Shoreham.
Capt. D. N. Kilburn, u. s. A., and Mrs.
Kilburn are stopping at the Ebbitt.
Ex-Representative Charles T. Joy of st.
Louis is registered at the Shoreham
Mr.. C. B. Hunt, District engineer of high
ways. will sail today from New York for
the Bermuda Islands for a vacation OF
about two weeks. Mr.. Hunt left Washing
ton for New York yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Susan B. Anthony's Birthday.

ROCHESTER,. N. Y, February 15.-To-
day Is the eighty-fifth birthday of Susan
b. Anthony, and for several days gifts ana
congratulations have been pouring In on
the pioneer advocate Of woman's suffrage
from all parts of the world. MISS Anthony
is in excellent health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
IN THEICE KINGS GRASP
THIRD DAYS SUCCESSIVE COLD
WEATHER IN THE WEST.
Railway Service Much Hampered-Be-
low Zero Recorded at Many Points
Lack of Fuel.

CHICAGO. February f5.-For the third
day in succession cold far below zero has
been experienced here. The mercury touch
ed below zero today. Railway service
was much hampered. chiefly because of
difficulty in keeping up steam.
The Two Coolest Points.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, February list. Paul
and Winnipeg, Man., were the~ coldest
points on the weather map today. The Of
fetal record was IS degrees below zero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
sibley Hospital Luncheon.

The Ladies' Guild of Sibley Hospital has
arranged to give luncheon in Masonic
Temple Thursday, Friday and Saturday of
this week. Good things to eat will be served
from II to each day and the proceeds are
to be for the benefit of the hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Russian Artillery Effective.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 15.-Lieut
Gen. Sakharoff, Gen Kuropatkin's chief of
staff, telegraphs that the Russian artillery
February u destroyed the buildings and
walls of Nangazi, from which the Japanese
had been bombarding the Russian trenches.
The Japanese were driven out.
In regard to the attack on the bridge be-
tween Guapln and Fantziatun February
u. Gen. Sakharoff says the japanese force
comprised 100 cavalry and 300 Chinese ban
dts. Russian frontier guards drove off the
attackers. who subsequently destroyed a
few rails. blew up a telegraph pole south
ward of the bridge and then fled. The Rus
slams were reinforced and pursued the Jap
ausse twenty-five miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Wen Below Zero In Michigan.

DETROIT. Mich, February: 15.-Tem-
peratures are still well below the zero mark
in Michigan, ranging from to =. Locally
the thermometer registered below at Z
am. At the weather observatory here IT
was said today that the extreme cold Will
continue through today and tonight with a
gradual rise tomorrow. The light snow
last night added somewhat to the troubles
of the railroads, particnlarly in the western
gan shore. Trains i,n suburban electric
lines are running lates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
FREIGHT ATtsTAnDsr111.
Coal Situation is Critical at Omaha
Roads Blockaded.

OMAHA, Neb., February 15.-There is
moderation in the cold weather today and
some improvement ia apparent in railway
passenger service, but transportation OF
freight is practically at a standstill. Chi
cago Rock Island and Pacific officials said
they hoped to keep their line open to Chi
cago.
The Great Western Is still blockaded and
no effort will be made to run trains today
Trains on other roads are delayed from one
to five hours. The coal situation remains
critical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Deliberated Twenty Minutes.

The board retired, and after celebrating
twenty minutes returned to the bench and
announced that the board had decided to
take up both cases and Immediately con-
tinue them.
The reason for the boards action was
read by the attorney general. 1t is as fol-
lows:
In view of the dissent on the part of the
three justices of the supreme court from
the opinion of the court in refusing the pc
tition of Samuel Greason for an order au-
thorizing a new trial in the court of oyer
and terminer of Berks county, and in view
of the statement of counsel for Greason
that they have four witnesses never before
examined, whose dispositions they desire to
take and present to the supreme court for
it's consideration, the application for a con-
tinuance in the Edwards case is granted,
and the application for a rehearing In the
Greason case is granted"
The moment the action of the board be-
came known there was an exodus of attor-
neys and messengers. A clerk in the gov
ernor's office Immediately telephoned the
news to the executive department for the
information of the governor.
Cases Taken Up Next Month.
After the stir occasoned by the board s
decision had subslded, Lieutenant Governor
Brown informed the attorneys for Mrs. Ed
wards and Greason that both cases would
be taken up next month together by the
board, unless the supreme court in the
meantime interfered.
He expressed the opinion privately that
the matter ought to be settled by a tury In
Berks county.
The lawyers for Greason will now apply
to the supreme court for an order opening
his case, in order to hear the four new wit
nesses found by his attorneys. If the su-
preme court grants the order the case will
go back to Berks county for retrial. In the
meantime Mrs. Edwards case will be con-
tnued. But if the supreme court refuses
the order, then the board of pardons will
have to decide the case at it's next meeting
which will be the third Wednesday In
March.
Greasons case has been in the supreme
court six times, and twice before the board
of pardons. The death warrant has been
read to him ten times. Mrs. Edwards case
has never been in the supreme court, but
the board of pardonS has twice refused tC
commute her sentence
After the governor was officially informed
of the action of the pardon board a messen.
withdrawing the death warrants.
Governor Issued Order.
Gov. Pennypacker today signed an or
der Withdrawing the death warrant OF
Mrs. Kate Edwards and Samuel Greason
A clerk left for Reading on an afternoon
train to deliver the order to the sheriff
of Berks county.