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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-31
WANTED-HOUSES.

WANTED-TO PURCHASE. FROM OWNER PRE-
ferred I or SroOm house. east west of 32d.
north of \ st; not to exceed 81, 500; price
street and number. Address y. q. T. Star
office. au3l-3t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
ODELL READY FOR FIGHT.
WiIHng to Haze Strength of Oppo-
sitiOn to Him Tested.

IF you think we need a change in the Repuo-
ucan party I am ready for the fight, SAID ex-
Governor OdeIl in speech last night at uIiinet
given by Edward H. Healy. the Republican Ieauer
of the 35th Assembly District, to his district cap
.ains at Huber's Casino. 162d-st- and Jerome-a'e'
The Bronx $50.
About one hundred and fifty people were present
Ex-Governor OdelI was the principal speaker MI
Hea1v introduced Mr. OdeI, and in his Introductory
eneecb alluded to the reapportionment OF the AS
ee,pblz, District He said he felt as If ne Would
have to 'break up and move Mr. OdeH TOOK
these words as the subject Of his Speech ne sdlu
in part:
If everything in the newspapers was 10 De o De
WBsever '0G may a Be result cannot robbed Of
my devotion and love LOT me f nsnV years Be
canse Of the sentiment of the Republican County
Committee for Stase tmpossibe to combine with
the forces opposed 10 Tammany Hat VI t ies
we io5 One of the greatest the one taught by
the immense vote cast IGT ali over the city
fft {bsf tha administration under Tau1many was
not everything lat for this candidate IN an effort
fa pbring about improved conditions But de s
t5 NneFs dhag LEAGUE ticket Republican party is
the same to-day as II was Ias. go + rarion and
S IA there are evils existing in the Republican
f. not by breaking up the party put oy sIi giis
iqg 81 and district leaders and not have others
in their places owe allegiance TO my par 9e
boT big he was The papers are filed with cries
- 'tcIeIjsro hut OdeliiSm meant the veto Dy ino
% cSo,ya-nnr of the Remsen Gas bill, the West-sC
grab and the Niagara grab :. A.. r,o,,,buoe,
~ x-o think we need a change IN the HepuoCSSSn
r1 ~ am ready for the fight Bring out the
man whom you want to succeed me ana ter ti. ne
as+;". he settIed before the next campaign SO
fbsf Fhe chances of the Republican party Tor VIC
tory will be unimpared by internal Mst b;,+ sIn
gt3o th nan 10 retire under fire. would sooner
go down to defeat with my frienoS 'nan VIII WIN
the aid of nv enemies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
ROGERS MAY CONTEST.
FORCES MEET.
Malby Bitter against Governor
Talks of Dfctation and Interference.
sPEAKERsHIP DEVELOPMENTS.

Tn. candidacy of Mr.. Wadsworth Tor
the Spsakership, it was declared IN WASH
nston, was surprise to President Hoose-
welt, and did not result from any susees'
ton on the Presidents part.
AssembIyman Merritt and his support
ers laid plans to wage war against James
W. Wadsworth. Governor Higsins's seieo-
ton for Speaker, and accused the Gov
ernor of unwarranted interference and an
attempt to dictate to the Assembly.
AssembIyman James T. Rogers was Sc
riousIy considering re-enterins the race
for the Speakership, saying his with
drawa had been obtained under mIsap-
prehenson.
Governor Higgins said that he had made
no promise, direct implied, to Assem-
bIyman Merritt, and that he had no IN
tention of debating TO the Assembly.
There was an intimation from odei
sources that officers might not be elected
at the meeting of the Republican County
Committee tonight, for which the election
of Herbert Parsons as chairman is slated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
PRESIDENT SURPRISED.
Did Not Suggest Mr. Wadsscorth s
Candidacy for Speakership.
10y The Associated. Press.1

Washington. Dec. 2O-For several weeks
President Roosevelt has been discussing with
prominent New-York Republicans the political
situation in that State. Within the last few
DAYS his views have been sought as to the
speakership of the Network Assembly. Inc
President has made it plain to all those with
whom he has talked that his desire is that that
shall be done which will best promote not only
the interests of the Republican party of New
York, but the people of the whole State
day or two ago the candidacy Of Assemblynan
James w Wadsworth jr.. for the speakership
was announced. and an impression was con-
viewed that Mr. Wadsworth was the Presidents
candidate This impression doubtless was due
partly to the knowledge that Mr. Wadsworth
last Saturday was a guest of the President at
luncheon
On the authority of men who to-day discussed
the New York situation with President Roose-
vclt it can be said. with knowledge of the abso-
lutte accuracy of the statements, that the Presi-
dent was as much surprised anybody could
have been when he in the newspapers the
announcement of Mr. Wadsworth's candidacy.
Il
urday. the President outlined his attitude in the
matter of the speakership of the New-York As
sembly.
1t was in conformity with his attitude the
New-York County Committee presidency-that
is that any wholesome, high minded man. not
identified with any faction, would satisfy the
present demand. In the Presidents talk with
Mr. wadsworth the names mentioned in con-
nection with the speakership were those of
Hooker, Wainwright and Moreland. Mr.. Wads-
worth declared he was in favor of Mr.. Hooker.
The President told him that he hoped he would
keep himself free to vote for any untTammelled
men, ANY man who would be not merely pass
not be the creature of any boss or any ring
somewhat Of the Herbert Parsons stamp
Following closely upon Mr.. Wadsworth's visit,
George w Dunn, of Binghamton- former chair
man of the New-York Republican State Com
nittee called on the President and urged the
selection of James T. Rogers Speaker. The
President repeated what he had said TO Mr..
Wadsworth, and Mr.. Dunn asked that Mr..
| Rogers be allowed to call on the President The
President agreed to see Mr.. Rogers, and Mr.
Dunn left Washington with idea than
had the President himself Of Mr.. Wadsworth's
| candidacy.
The Preside1 knows that Mr.. Wadsworth had
no intention Of being a candidate himself at the
| time of his visit at the White House. His can
| didacy id not come about from any suggestion
| made by the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
TRAIN CREW SAFE THREE
Engineer Stops Freight to Pull Mem
and Boy from Water.
tBy telegraph to The Tribune. !

winsted, Conn, Dec, 20.-The crew Of
freight train on the Harlem division Of the New
York Central Railroad saved John Bates, ten
years Old whose father is superintendent of the
Borden Condensed Milk Company, at Mtllerton,
n Z. and Alonzo Andrews and John Burns, two
men. from drowning in that town to-day.
Bates while skating, broke through the ice,
In irving to save him Andrews fell in, and
F3,rns while endeavoring to rescue Bates and
Andrews. slipped into the hole. The engineer
of a passing freight train the two man and
the boy struggling in the water and stopped the
train The crew. with ropes taken from the
ca boose, managed to save all three Bates was
exhausted when taken from the water and his
condition is regarded as serious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
GENERAL STRIKE BEGINS
MOSCOW CEASES WORK.
WORK.
st. Petersburg in P0nic-Troops.
Occupy Railpay Stations.

Moscow began the movement by which,
the leaders of the Russian workmen hopei
to accomplish the downfall Of the
autocracy. All industry in the ancient
capital has ceased. The strike IS expected
to begin in St. Petersburg at noon to-day.
Troops occupy the railroad stations. and
intense excitement prevails.
Little violence IS reported from the
great Russian cities, but conditions in the
provinces grow worse. Another mutifly
has broken out at Sebastapo1, and Khar-
koff is still in the hands of the rebels
Massacres in the Caucasus continue, and
Lithuania is practically waste.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21

dred and fifty members, and one except
member was allowed in the meeting. The anti
MacLaurin forces were under the leadership Of
Mrs. Georginana Mcpherson, OF No. 121 Sth-ave,
and Miss Kate Woodruff.
Two detectives from the West 20th-st. station
who were detailed to the meeting by request of
members of the congregation. did not depart
until after a vote was taken in regard to admit
ting them
The meeting was called for the purpose of
voting upon the reports of the board of deacons,
which board has been investigating the charges
against the pastor. The most serious charges
made against him were by Mrs. Macpherson and
Miss Woodruff, of SANDER and conduct unbe
coming minister.
Deacon Springsteen presided over the meet
ing. After a brief prayer meeting the report of
the majority members of the board of deacons
was read by Deacon H. H. Smith
OF the seven members of the board of dea-
cons five of them signed the majority report
which exonerated the pastor.
1t said at the meeting that as members
of the church in good standing could file
charges and demand open trial before the
church, legal advice would be taken and a new
committee press the charges, which have already
beer made.
process server served on the Rev. Mr.. Mac
Leurin a summons and complaint in action
which has been brought against him By Miss
Catherine Woodruff of No. 10 East 22d-st., g
member of the congregation. Miss Woodruff de-
mands 5000 alleging that the pastor circulated
slanderous stories about her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
THINK SCOTT MURDERED
Rezoard offered By Manager for
Miners Body.

Los Angeles. Dec. 2o.-Belief that Walter
Scott. the cowboy mine owner, has been muir
dered In Death Valley has become so strong
that SCOTS manager to-day telesraphed $1,000
reward to Barstow. Cal, and Bullfrog, New, for
the recovery of SCOTS body.
on December Scott left his mine IN Death
Valley. riding a mule and carrying $1,000 and
two rifles. According TO letter received from
scott's mule gailoped riderlsss into camp on De
cember T. the saddle pierced with a puilet ana
the blanket and saddle covered with plood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
M4H4FFEY 4 SUICIDE.
Sons Expulsion from Vest Point
SAID to Haze Effected Mind.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune J

Dallas Tex, Dec. wv. F Mahafey. Of
Sulphur Springs. Tex. committed suicide by
tying wire around his neck and rope around
his leg and jumping head foremost into well.
He was the father OF Birchie c. Mahaffey. who
was dismissed from West Point several years
ago and went 10 South America but later
turned 10 this country. and is now teaching
Spanish in the University of Michigan. Mr.. Ma
haffey made a heroic fight to have his son
instated and the last two years were devoted
entirely to this cause. His immediate friends
say that this trouble bore heavily on his mind.
and he finally became discouraged and tempo
rarily insane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
PASTOR WINS VICTORY.
Rec. Il. b. MdCLdurin Eronerdted
from Charges of Misconduct.

The Rev. Archibald B. MacLaurin, pastor of
the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. at No. 257
West 16th-st, against whom charges of miscon-
duct had been preferred by members Of the con
gregation, scored a victory at a meeting of the
congregation which was held last evening.
The meeting attended by about hun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
BLACK AND THE STATE LEADERSHIP

fsy Telegraph The Tribune
Troy. N Y, Dec. 2o.-Pieading that he preferred
to follow his profession as lawyer former Gov
ernor Frank s. Black declined the leadership Of
she RanubIcan party in New-York State on the
occa sion Of mis- visit to Washington last week. ac
cordng TO a well known pohtlcian ana intimate
frfand OF the former Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
HUMMEE FOUND GUILTY.
YEAR IN PRISON AND FINE.
Escapes Spending Night in Tombs
Gets U7rit and $40 900 Bail

Abraham H. Hunlmel was found guilty yes
terday OF conspring to annul the marriage Of
Charles W. Morse and his wife, who Mrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21
sEsr SERVICE TO CLEVELAND.

There are II trainfper day to Cleveland. via New
York Central Lines. including the famous Lake
Shore Limited-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21

Extra cars on every train to Chicago, st Louis
and Cincinnati via the New York Central Lines 10
carry the holiday travel which is larger than ever.
-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21

pEwEY's 8 YEAR and IL YEAR PORT.
The best Medicinal Wine made
Is. T. Dewey & SOFAS Co. LBS Fuuon St. New n Fh
-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-21

Continued on second page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11

Ing from the effects Of the agreement which
will expire In April the miners VIII at the END
of another similar term be justly included
with the most comfortable OF the working
classes OF this country. despite the dangers
and hardships incident to their occupation.
The public will not be greatly concerned
a this stage of the case with the balancing
Of rights between the two sides. It is chief
ly gratified by the demonstration that in
dustria1 peace is possible through arbitra-
ton. The terrors of the great strike Of 1902
have taught their lesson. That struggle was
prolonged until 1t became a stubborn, sense
less test Of strength. The Presidents In
PREVENTION ended the fight before decision
was reached In favor OF either SIDE and the
only proved facts were that the public paid
enormously fer its shortened coal supply
and suffered severely. that the miners lost
heavily In wages and in some cases were
stripped of savings and property. and that
the mine owners, despite the forced contrf-
buttons of the public to make good some of
their increased expenditures and curtailed
profits, lost large sum.
If the outlined program Is put through.
either a. the miners convention to open at
Shamokin this week or later after confer
ences have been held between the operators
and representatives OF the union, the inf1u-
ence of the strike agitator in this country
will be decidedly weakened There is urgent
need of such business-like, sensible agree
ments between employers and workers in all
Lines, and every one helps in the establish
ment of the doctrine that strike avoided
is a positive gain to all sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Peace Outlook in Pennsylvania

Dispatches from the hard-coal region as
sert that there will be no anthracite strike
next April, when the three-year agreement
between the miners and the operators ex-
pires. This assertion is based, Ii is claimed.
upon inside Information to the effect that
an agreement has been quietly effected be-
tween the leaders of the union and the coal
operators whereby the former will waive the
demand for an eight-hour day and the lat
ter will grant recognition to the union in
some form which viii be satisfactory to the
mine owners and the workers mutually
Just what this form of recognition will be
remains to be seen. although there Is an
indication that it viii be in the nature of a
direct agreement between the operators and
the organization by title. And beyond that
fact remains for later disclosure the prac-
teal effect of this measure of recognition
The main point of interest at present
however. Is that IL this program is carried
into effect the Industrial peace in the an
thracite regions. which has lasted now for
nearly three years. will not be interrupted
This will mean much to the coal consumers.
even though they may suffer slightly In in
creased rates to compensate for the small
additions to the wage scale which. accord
ing to the present report, are to be made by
the operators. In comparison with the ire
mendous burden of a coal famine and the
attendant high prices, however. this dsad-
vantage win be Insignificant
Chiefly benefited by the continued peace
win be the coal. miners themselves They
| have prospered greatly during the past
three years Their bank accounts are of
comfortable size, many OF them own their
houses. most of them are out of debt. and
they are In position to go ahead rapidly on
the road to comparative af7iuencs during
the term of another peace a0reemeut Jufir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
The Case of the Panther.

The arrogance. of the German in uniform
is one of the most striking impressions OBJ
tanned by the foreigner visiting the kaiser
realm And the arrogance of the German
in uniform is becoming of the most
conspicuous and unpleasant facts in the
International field. A few years ago We
had an instance of this obnoxious character
istic at Manila when some of the kaiser
naval representatives threatened to get IN
e line OF fire" at a time when Admlfal
Dewey needed plenty of sea room. Thanks
To Deweys prompt and pointed declaration
that lie would not withhold his fire II
German intruder yeuturCd TO push Into the
situation the issue was quickly settled for
peace The obstreperous officers OF the
kaiser withdrew from their impudent posi-
ton and later the government at Berlin
made proper representations. which, in
diplomatic sense, closed the incident. But
the memory of that intrusion remains and
is revived by the accounts just received OF
another case of imperial military inso-
ience this time In Brazil.
Judging from the dispatches there is no
possible excuse for the manner in which
the Germans went ashore from the Pan
ther and arrested a man on the claim that
he was a deserter from the German army.
Even had the prisoner been a deserter
from the Panther, the rule of procedure
would have been different. The German
commander must in that case have re-
quested the police authorities to apprehend
the man. and he would then have had
chance to establish his innocence. But as
the case stands. with the arrest made on
the claim that Steinhoffer had deserted
from the army, 1t is gravely to be ques-
toned whether Germany has any juris-
diction whatever. even through the courts,
TO obtain possession of the fugitive's per-
son.
Whatever may be the international pre-
cedents or the law, the manner of the ac
ton is highly offensive, not only to Brazil,
but to all other nations. II Is characters
lie of the imperial method the world over.
The kaiser's title to the peninsula of Kaio
Chan in China rests upon just about as
fmsy grounds.
THIS same Panther was conspicuous In
the proceedings against Venezuela a few
years ago. However just may have been
the claims of the European allies against
Castro. the methods employed in their en-
forcement were shocking to the American
of fair play and the antics of the
Panther particularly were in the last de-
gree obnoxious. The German government
was compelled 10 disavow the acts of her
commander.
In this latest case it is likely that the
kaiser Will cause apologies to be made to
Brazil, but the amende honorable will not
wipe out the memory of the outrage. nor
weaken the impression that these fragrant
violations of international law. are not
merely the cts of irresponsible individuals,
but are part of a consistent policy of gov
eminent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Charles E. Hughes.

It has happened more than once In the
history of the stage that an actor not
overly ambitious but with sound qualities
and training. has accepted part rejected
by others, and by careful study and inter-
probation made it the most interesting
part in the play. and achieved distinction
as The reward of his labors. Here Is an
instance going to show that such fortune
for such fidelity is not confined to the stage
y year or so ago the New York legisla-
ture ordered an inquiry into the methods
of the gas companies of Greater New York,
and the committee appointed for the work
had some trouble in It's search for a legal
adviser and examiner Of witnesses The
task. for some reason, did not appeal to
the prominent members of the bar who
We're approached. and the choice finally
fell on a man comparatively unknown. He
had to be introduced to the public outside
of legal circles. But he developed at once
into man of striking force. and per-
formed his duties so we'll he earned the APP
plause Of the whole state.
When the legislative inquiry into the New
ork insurance irregularities was ordered
The committee decided upon legal counsel.
and again difficulty was encountered In Sc
curing IL. The man who had so Satisfac-
torily served the gas committee was tray
cling in Europe. and at the moment could
not be reached with an offer. The offer
went begging for a few days. until at last
Brooklyn lawyer accepted. Upon his sug-
session, however, the man abroad, who was
really desired, was cabled on the subject
and engaged TO assist in the work Since
the work began this assistant has virtually
become the leading counsel, and has con-
Quoted the investigation, which Is of ma
tional interest, in a way to merit and re-
ceve national applause. He has become
one of the most conspicuous figures of to-
day.
And so Mr.. Charles Z. Hughes Is the
subject OF no little speculation. The OBJ
sCure New York lawyer of the other day
Is powerful man of this day. He is men
toned for both political and business hon.
o-s. lie might have been the republican
candidate for mayor In the recent munich
pal campaign. and had he been would proc
ably have swept the city. He Is now men,
toned for his party's leadership in next
years gubernatorial campaign He is liSe-
wise suggested for the presidency of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company. And
should he decline preferment In both or
these lines. and decide to stick to his pro-
fession, he is assured OF far larger prac-
tice than he has ever enjoyed before
1t pays 10 do whatever you set out to do
with all your heart and mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Webster Davis.

Webster Davis. reading his duty to him.
self and to the country by the light of ex-
perience, announces his return to the re-
publican party. The Beers are busted,
the democrats are busted and why, with
his voice unimpaired, his vocabulary In
tact, and his ability to change his coat still
a sort Of wonder should young man
throw himself away in a strenuous age on
''old, forgotten, far-off things? Even the
people who patted him on the back so
warmly when he was making guy OF
himself in the name of liberty and patriot
ism view him with contempt now and jeer
him. He will settle in Michigan, where the
local democratic party disappeared some
years ago under an avalanche and may
never again see the light of day. The
Michigan republicans therefore are too
strong to be injured by the unsolicited ac-
cessfon of Mr. Davis to their ranks.