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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
ANNAPOLIS NOTES.


Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md, November II, 1908.
Midshipman Minor Meriwether. whose
fight with Mioshipman James Branch last
week resulted in the latter's death, has
been discharged from the hospital and is
again among his fellows al the institution.
There was a skirnlish drill at the Naval
Academy this morning by the whole
brigade of midshipmen, which was followed
by the regular artilliary drill The drill
was witnessed by an unusually large crowd
of Annapolis and academy people drawn
out by the excellent weather and the bright
sunshine.
The handsome houseboat of Col. r. NJ
Thompson. which was a center of gaity
and entertainment during the week that
Prince Louis was here. is still in local
waters. The vessel lays in College creek
just off the new parade ground at the
academy, and will stay here for perhaps
a week longer. She will then sail for the
far south, where she will remain during
the winter.
The residence of Lieut.. Ziegemeier, Blake
row. Naval Academy, was robbed of sew
eral articles of jewelry, including the lieu
tenants class pin and set of gold studs
The robbery committed while Lieut.
and Mrs. Ziegemeier were on the golf links
and Is another of the series of robberIes
here in the past week supposed to have
been perpetrated by crooks during the
crowds gathered for the visit of the prince
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NO CAUSE FOR ALARM
NO DISORDER DISPLAYED LAST
NIGHT IN ST. PETERSBURG.

ST. PETERSBURG, November 1880
a m:-The' groundless nature Of the alarmist
reports that st. Bartholomew massacre
would take place last night was demon
strated when the hours passed without the
slightest Development Of mob spirit. The
only sign of anything out Of the ordinary
was that the Jewish stores were Shattered
up earlier than usual in several streets and
localities which rumor assigned as the
scenes for looting and Jew-baiting. Stu
dents In uniform avoided these quarters,
and the frequent military patrols indicated
that the authorities realized the necessity
of preventing any outbreak in the capital.
An unconfirmed report was in circulation
late last night in the newspaper offices that
Cossacks had fired on crowd Of roughs
in a suburb beyond the Moscow gate, but
this: was later authoritatively denied. Prince
LYON, the Moscow Zemstvoist and one Of
the leaders of the constitutional democrats,
has issued reassuring announcement de-
claring that the rumors of organized BLACK
hundreds were almost entirely myths.
In an effort to pacify the country and end
the fratricidal strife Count White has en-
listed the aid of the church and the holy
synod, which is now under the direction of
Prince Alexis Obolensky, has issued an en-
cyclical which will be read in all the
churches of the empire in place of the usual
Sunday sermon 1t reminds Russians that
wrath and hatred often change the nature
of men and make them, like wild beasts.
forget the laws of humanity and commit
crimes causing eternal remorse Thus
Cain killed his brother Abel" the encyclical
says, "and went through life groaning un-
der the burden of a great sin. Russians.
brothers, let us remember what punishment
our Lord visits upon fratricdes; let us
think upon the teachings of the Lord upon
the cross; let US remember We are brothers
and sons of one great mother church and
one common Russia, called to work together
for common welfare. Let not the blood of
our brothers cry aloud to heaven for ven
geance."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
TREES FOR THE PLAZA
ADORNMENT OF GROUNDS ABOUT
UNION STATION.

The selection of trees for the new union
station plaza is being considered with grea,
interest by Engineer Commissioner BIdd!e
by Superintendent of Parking I.anhau ant
other local officials. and many novel Tea =
lures have been incident to the quest Be-
cause 1t has been determined TO make q.
the plaza formal entrance-way to the.
great station, the engineer department has
decided that the trees TO be planted must
be symmetrical IN form and of a kind iikely
to grow evenly. 1t Is also stated as de
sirable that the trees be of a variety which
keeps its leaves as late as possible IN tl.e
fall. =
Looking to the attainment of these several
ENDS the search for a desirable species OF
tree has narrowed down In passing weeks
to the red oak and the pin oak, both of
which have been found to meet the require
ments as to regularity of form and size.
The final test of each Is now progressing
the superintendent of parking watching
carefully to see which variety OF tree holds
Its foliage the longer 1t Is stated as most
likely that the pin oak will be the one
chosen, but this will not be finally, deter
mined until the question of leaves is set
tied. -..- s
Probably the longest rows of pin oaks in
the city are on Pennsylvania avenue sOuttI-
east east of 18th street. West of nth street
on the same thoroughfare are red oaks
In investigating the habits" of the vars
Gus kinds of trees II has been found that
the dates of dropping leaves In different
trees of the same variety are not always
the same. Sometimes this is noticed In only
one tree in long row being different from
Its fellows. After the variety of tree to ber
planted has been selected. great care wifi
be taken in going over the nursery stock, so
that uniformity in every feature may as
nearly as possible, be secured. Altogether
1t is estimated, about 100 trees will be re-
quired for planting on the union station
plaza.
As to the general scheme of landscape
gardening on the plaza, Engineer Commits
sioner Biddle said yesterday he thought tho
architects of the station would present a
scheme of decoration, and this. il ii seems
desirable. will no doubt be followed Aside
from the variety Of trees to be planted, this
scheme is expected to go into such details
as the selection OF shrubs and flowers. and
flower beds.
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The Antiquity of Foot Ball.
From Outing.

Ii 1t Is not the oldest game in the world
foot ball Is not far from it. But it has
never been game in which puny nations
played. nd The Greek game was originally
called ''pheninda," or "feintfng," later 1t
was called ''episkyrus." "epikoinos," and
lastly "harpaston," under which name It
came to resemble foot ball
The Roman game was "folis," and was
less rough. There was a center runner in
harpaston around whom the game was
fought out One side was given the ball;
the other chose a center This side with
the ball stood some distance back from a
line on which the center runner was posted
and at a signal the ball was thrown past
the middle man Players could be held
back from securing the ball in any way,
though the Greek youths had no rush
formations, never seeming to have learned
the value of team work.
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FREE PRESS IN RUSSIA.
Law Completed and Will Soon Be Pro-
mulated

ST. PETERSBURG, November 1.-THE
law giving freedom to the press, which will
remain operative until the douma meets.
has been completed and Will be promul-
gated early next week. 1t sweeps away all
the old restrictions. leaving newspaper ed
itors and proprietors subject only to the
present criminal laws against lese majestic,
melting instruction, libel. etc. Editions of
papers can still be confiscated under the
new law but the censor must Immediately
place his reasons for SO doing in the hands
of the public prosecutor, who may summon
the proprietor and editor before a legal
tribunal for trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
CONNECTICUT STILL LEADS.
Race in Building the Battleships
Reaching a Decisive Stage.

The friendly shipbuilding contest between
the United States government and the New
port News Shipbuilding Company in the re-
spective construction of the battleships Con-
necticut and Louisiana is rapidly reaching a
decisive stage. Both vessels are nearly
completed, and the officials of the Navy
Department will soon be called on to de-
termne the result of the competition.
Secretary Bonaparte has received a letter
from the Newport News company saying
that the Louisiana will soon be ready for
the official trial trip called for by the con-
tract, and suggesting that the STANDARDIZED
ton run take place over the Rockland or
Provincetown course December II. and that
the required four-hour speed trial in the
open sea take place the day following. The
company says that the vessel will be prac-
tically completed by that time with the ex-
ception of the turret and other works,
which have been delayed by the non-deliv-
cry OF guns and armor The suggested ar
rangement Is satisfactory to the Navy De-
partment, and the Rockland course will I'M
doubtedly be selected for the purposes of
the trial.
The report OF progress just issued by the
bureau of construction and repair for the
month ending November i shows the Con-
necticut, building at the New York navy
yard, to be 200 per cent ahead of the Louis
lana, an increase of .39 per cent over her
lead of 1.66 per cent for the preceding
month. On the first instant the Connecti-
cut was 81 80 per cent completed, and the
Louisiana S9.25 per cent completed. Octo-
Der ! the Connecticut was 1899 per cent
completed and the Louisiana S773 per cent
completed. From a time standpoint these
figures show that the Connecticut is slightly
over a month in advance of the Louisiana,
the Louisiana being Ia per cent less COM
plete on November l than the Connecticut
was on October l.
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MARRYING IN GERMANY.
Bridegroom-to-Be Makes the Prelimi
naries a Business Arrangement

The expense of marrying their daughters
is on the whole far greater in Germany than
in other sections of the civilized world
AS a general thing a bride In germany mas
not only to be supplied with an extensive
trousseau and a substantial outfit Of liner
for the house. but in the great majority OF
cases with considerable sum Of money as
a dowry. German young men of good fam
lilies are not often inclined to enter mat
rImony unless their partner can ofrer them
some monetary compensation for the sacri-
fee OF their freedom as single men A
young man with an income of 81 800 to
81 900 a year expects that his wife will re-
ceive a dowry OF at least $4,000. Many
marriages are contracted in Germany solely
on the basis of the amount which the bride
is asked to receive as dowry. Questions
are asked and answered without the least
reserve and it frequently happens that when
these arrangements are concluded the young
man stipuIates that the dowry shall be
paid to his banking account before the
wedding ceremony is performed, so that hs
shall be quite sure Of receiving IT,
The provision of dowry and an outfit
Is a problem which In Germany Is often
taken in hand while the bride is still in her
childhood When a girl is born many pa
rents take out a kind of Insurance by which
the girl receives a certain sum on her TWEEN
ty-first birthday. The collection OF a girls
trousseau also begins at an early age Some
parents put by so many linen articles every
Christmas or year by year on the occasion
of the girls birthday so that by the time
she grows up she is not only the possesSor
OF sum of money, but also OF the greater
part OF her outfit. A fat..er who has
income OF approximately $4,000 year must
first of all provide his daughter with a
dowry of about s.. 500 and linen for her
household at a cost Of $50. He must also
present her with a trousseau costing at
least $500 In fact, as general thing by
the time the wedding Is over 1t viii be
found that the wedding outfit itself costs
al lea $50 This added to a dowry OF
81. 800 makes s.. $50 or nearly seyen-elghths
of the fathers annual income.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
THE RESULT IN OHIO,
All Republican Candidates Except for
Governor Elected.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. November 1.-Devel-
opments in the post-election situation in
Ohio up to tonight, almost complete returns
being received on the entire state ticket,
show that all the republican candidates, ex-
cept for governor, have been elected by sub
stantial pluralities. The figures given out
by Chairman Dick show a range of from
- 900 plurality on lieutenant governor to
50 900 on state treasurer. Lewis Houck,
democratic candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor, this evening admitted his defeat.
Both parties continue to claim a majority
in both branches of the legislature. The
majority one way the other in either
branch will be small.
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Not a Violation of Law.

The interstate commerce commission has
decided that the Cleveland, Cincinnati. Chi
cago and st. Louis Railway Company has
not violated the statute regulating railway
rates in refusing differential on round
bale shipments OF cotton in carload lots.
Commissioner Prouty dsSented from the
decision. The case was brought against
the road by the Planters Compress Com
pany. 1t was claimed that 5000 pounds
OF cotton could be shipped in a car when
in round bales. while $4,000 pounds consti-
tuted carload in ordinary bales.
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PAID HIS RESPECTS
PRESIDENT RECEIVES VICE COM
MANDER SPANISH WAR VETS.

That President Roosevelt has pleasant
memories Of his California journey some
two years ago. and that his interest, In the
soldiers of the Spanish war has increased,
was evidenced by the extra warmth of the
welcome accorded company of visitors to
the White House yesterday afternoon, who
combined the Pacific coast atmosphere with
the records of volunteer service. The Junior
vice commander-in-chiefo of the United
Spanish War Veterans, E. E. Kirk of San
Francisco. Cal, soldier of Gen. Funstons
type and also of his regiment, the 2Osh
Kansas, was one of the visitors. Accom-
panying Vice Commander Kirk were J.
Walter Annis and Mrs Annis of Berkeiy,
Cal. Mrs. Annis Is the national inspector
general of the Auxiliary to the Spanish War
Veterans. The President had his California
recollections In the first row, and-at once
inquired of Benjamin Ide Wheeler, presi-
dent of California University He was
happy to note the growth of the ladies' aux
iliary. and said SO.
Vice Commander Kirk told the President
that on his next visit to California he would
find himself a. guest of the Spanish war
Veterans. Nothing would please the Presi-
dent more, and he reminded Capt. Kirk
that he. too. held membership in the Order
of the Bronze Cross of the Spanish War
Veterans
The California party was escorted by
Capt. J. Walter Mitchell, national historian,
and John Lewis Smith, commanding the
Department of the District of Columbia,
DR.. S. Clifford Cox, past commander, pre-
senting them.
California comrades are enthusiastic over
the coming national convention in Wash
ington and clubs are being organized
for the overland trip.
Commanders Local Aids.
Maj Charles r. Miller of Cleveland, Ohio,
commander-in-chief of the United Spanish
War Veterans, has announced his inten-
ton of appointing as his aids in the Dis
trict of Columbia Gen. George II. Harries
commanding the District National Guard;
Maj. Fred. S. Hodgson. past department
commander, and Maj. Bryan. formerly OF;
the Sth Ohio Volunteers in the war with
Sp6 in, which regiment was known as
President Mckinley's own" In making
these appointments the representatives OF
the national body of Spanish War Veterans
in Washington will be increased to hive,
the others being elective offices-nationaf
historian and member of the national
council s-'-
In giving the District such large rep
resentation on his staff COMMANDMENTS
in-chief Miller Is said to have in View he
forthcoming national encampment to he
held IN this city next October. 1t is his
expressed desire that the coming encamp-
ment be made the grandest event of the
kind In the history of the organization.
To this end ne has expressed to Depart
nent Commander John Lewis Smith his
intention Of cooperating with him wher-
ever possible.
The dates IN October 1906, on which
the encampment will be held Will be an
nounced by the beginning of the new year.
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ENTRANCE INTO BIRMINGHAM.
Illinois Central Officials Planning a
Notable Movement.

BIRMINGHAM Ala. November n.-W.
]. Harahan, fourth vice president and IN
charge of the operating department, &C
companied by A. S. Baldwin, chief engineer
of the Illinois Central Railway, with head
quarters In Chicago, were in Birmingham
this morning arranging to make application
to the city of Birmingham and the county
of Jefferson for certain rights and privi
leges looking to an entrance into this city
for their railroad lines.
II these rights and privileges are granted
the Illinois Central Railroad will be oper-
ating trains into Birmingham within one
year of this date. This information was
given out by Mr.. Harahan this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
Referendum Vote for offcers.

PITTSBURG. Pa, November Thames
O'Connell. president of the International
Machinists' Association, announced today
that the referendum vote cast by the ma
chinists' locals in the United States and
Canada had been counted. The result
shows that 1900 votes had been cast of
which Mr. O'Connell received over 10 COO or
a majority of 200 over his competitors. The
other officers elected were: p ]. Conlon,
first vice president: A. III. Champion, sec
ond vice president; J. J. Buckalew third
vice president. and Walter Aimes, seventh
vice president: George Preston, general Sec
retary-treasurer. and ID. ID. Wilson, editor
of the official magazine. Another vote will
have to be taken Cor fifth and sixth vice
presidents.
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ANXIOUS ABOUT CHILD
MRS. ADAMS SHOWS CONCERN AS
TO DAUGHTERS CONDITION.

sis my child all right?' was the first
Question asked by Mrs Bessie Adams yes
terday after she had recovered from her
fright that followed her exciting encounter
with her husband. William Adams. as stated
In yesterdays Star. She seemed greatly
relieved when told that little Alice bad
not been harmed by her father before he
took his own life. When told that her
husband was dead she seemed further re-
lieved. but was anxious to give him the
benefit OF the doubt as to his insanity.
"He has not been himself since he recoy-
cred from an attack OF typhoid fever she
declared. and l believe he was not In his
right mind. I was afraid he would do
something of this kind"
Deputy Coroner Glazebrook called upon
Mrs. Adams at the Casualty Hospital and
discussed the shooting with her. He heard
her tell her story of her experience In the
house during the few minutes preceding
the shooting, and reached the conclusion
that Adams was responsible for what had
taken place. After he had given a certifi-
cate showing the man had taken his own
life, the body was turned over to Under
taker Lee and removed to his establish
ment. where it was embalmed and after
ward was removed to the home of the par
ents of the deceased. 9fS II street north
east. Arrangements for the funeral Will
be completed tomorrow.
ASAASO CONTINUES.
The police continued their investigation
of the case yesterday and learned that
Adams purchased a revolver yesterday
morning from a dealer at the store Of 81
mon Atlas on d street 1t was about $50
o'clock when Adams appeared at the deal
er's place of business and made the pur-
chase. He merely said he wanted to buy
a weapon and he showed signs of
intoxication or excitement he was accom-
modated. His having made the purchase
about the time stated conviuces the police
that he had made up his mind to murder
his wife and take his own life before he
left the house in the morning. The police
of the ninth precinct took charge of the
house in which the tragedy was enacted
and an officer was left there TO guard the
property.
The two boarders IN the house. Charles
Riley and Walter Bloxton, We're seen by the
police and questioned. They told of the
frequent quarrefs that had occurred be-
tween Adams and his wife, and one eff them
said that he had pursued her with razor
one one occasion.
Mrs. Adams said at the hospital yester-
day afternoon that her husband had as
saulted her once before and the boarders
in the house tell the same story. One or
them said that Mrs. Adams had accused
other than herself. The wound in Mrs
Adams hand Is painful, but not serious
while that in her body is serious and may
yet prove fatal. AS stated in yesterday S
Star, the bullet entered her left breast lust
above the heart and passed through the
body, lodging under the skin near the
shoulder blade.
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RAILWAY CASHIER HELD.
Feared Shortage Of Northern Pacific
Employe Nav Reach So, 900.

BILLINGS, Mont, November 1l.-Charles
f. Sollin, cashier of the Northern Pacific
Company's office in this city. was arrested
here today charged with grand larceny.
The particular charge is the theft of two
express packages, each containing $50, but
il is feared his shortage may reach over
So 0o0
Sollin when arraigned waived preliminary
examination, and in default Of $3.50 bond
was committed to jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12

John 7. knight, fifty years old, living at
Ala 18th street southwest, was struck and
knocked down by an automobile last night
near Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street
de said he was not injured, and was able
to proceed without assistance.
Albert Hicks, colored, living at 7I5 Della
ware avenue southwest, was struck by
street car at 9th and B streets northwest
last night and painfully injured. He was
treated at the Emergency Hospital
Little Dorothy Ruhl, two years old, got
possession of a bottle containing toothache
drops, composed of aconite and creosote
while at the home of her parents. 1916 NJ
street northwest. and drank small guam
tity of the poison. DR.. III. NJ. Newman
hurried to the house as soon as he was
summons and soon had the child out of
danSer.y
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ton of one against whom a clear case OF
impartiality and offensive overbearing to-
ward clerks can be made and sustained.
From the instances which have come under
my personal observation recently it Is NOR
ally certain that the time is not far distant
when one or more OF these officious chiefs
Will be tabled and marked for assault in
pure sclf-defcnse on the part of their clerks.
Things may then change Bit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12
Mine superintendent Resigned.

DEADWOOD, S. D.. November 1l-After
serving as general manager of the Golden
Reward Mining Company for twelve years
Harris Franklin. multi-millionaire mine
owner and cattle man. has resigned. Henry
Schnitzei of Lead has been appointed his
successor. The mine is owned by the t.
II. Hartman interests of New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12

Of seeing that the Williams faction had a
square deal.
The result was continuous fight all day.
Delegations VIII probably go to Nashville
seeking the removal of Montevorde at the
hands of Gov. John I. Cox. who is poiit-
ical opponent OF the Williams faction. The
arrests created a big sensation "a both
Montevorde and Wright are leaders In state
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12

Josephine Brown, colored. twenty-seven
years old, was taken suddenly Ill last night
at her home. 1929 Nolans court southwest
She was taken to the Emergency Hospital,
where her Illness was diagnosed as acute
indigestion. She was relieved in a short
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-12

Ellen Morris, fifty years old, fell upon the
sidewalk last night and received a slight
injury. The injured woman, whose home
Is at 14S ID street northeast, was taken to
the Emergency Hospital and given treat
ant