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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
BEAT THE SCHEDULE TIME.
First Run Of New York CentraPa
Twentieth Century Train.

NEW YORK, June 19.-With exactly
three minutes to spare and the belief that
even quicker time readily can be made IL
desired fully verified, the New York Gem
trails new Twentieth Century Limited
rolled into the Grand Central station at
9:27 am. today, at the end of her first
run on the New York-Chicago eighteen.
hour schedule.
Martin Ryan, the man who guided the
first Twentieth Century train out of New
York when the New York Central inaus
gurated the twenty-hour schedule be-
tween this city and Chicago, was at the
throttle on the run down from Albany,
The last half of the journey, from Buffalo
to this city, had been completed in COM
paratively easy stages.
AT times during that portion of the run
a speed averaging seventy miles an hour
or even better was made, but the fastest
time of the trip was made during the
early part of the journey. When the
train reached Buffalo twenty-five minutea
ahead of her schedule there remained no
necessity for record-breaking time. and
the flyer came through the remainder OF
the distance practically on the schedule
which has been in use for several years.
George H. Daniels. general passenger
agent of the New York Central. said OF
the run: while no record. es far as I
know, was kept of the time between sta-
tions from Chicago to Buffalo, under-
stand that a speed of eighty miles an
hour was maintained between Chicago
and Elkhart, Ind. and almost as great q
speed at several other points, notaoiy.
between Cleveland and Erie As mat
ter of fact the entire two hours difer-
ence between the new Twentieth Century
Limited and the old. which had schedule
of twenty hours between New York ana
Chicago, was made up on the Lake Snore
Buffalo and New York being exactly the
same as that of the twenty-hour train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
PROMISE OF ACCORD.
Feeling Of Confidence Obtains at Paris
Over Situation.

PARIS. June 19.-Oficial quarters hero
confidence concerning the early adjustment
OF the Franco-German controversy, which
Is in marked contrast with the agitation
and depression Of the last week.
1t Is definitely stated that the negotia.
tions between Premier Rouvier and Prince
Radolin, the German ambassador, give
promise Of accord within the present week.
This doubtless will be for an international
conference with the scope clearly defined, SO
as not to give the slightest prejudice to
French interests or obligations. but rather
to supplement the international agreements
France heretofore has made. 4
The conversations between NJ Rouvier and
Prince Radoltn are proceeding in the most
amicable spirit. with a feeling manifest on
both sides to reach an agreement. =
singular development of the situa ton is
the attitude of the socialists, under the leax
dership of NJ. Jaures. who join hands with
the nationaliStS in resisting any demands OF
Germany. The socialists heretofore have
been foremost in seeking a Franco-German
rapprOchement, but they now maintain that
this sentiment should not lead the govern
ment to permit Germany to dictate her own
terms concerning the foreign policy Of
France :
The improvement in the Franco-German
situation continued during the day, the offs
ficials expressing the belief that the crisis
was past and that the affair was the
way toward speedy adjustment on the basis
of conference within defined limits
A dispatch to the Temps from Metz des
nies the semi-official statements relative
to quiet prevailing among the military
forces along the frontier. 1t says these Isl
much activity on both sides, with great in>
terest centered on the result Of the diplo<
matte negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
RUSSIAN WHITMONDAY
FESTIVAL AT CZAR'S
CAPITAL ToDAY-PEACE TALK.

ST. PETERSBURG. June 10. $40 PM
This was Whitmonday and great religious
holiday. Private as we'll as public business
was suspended. At the foreign Office only
half a dozen officials were on duty, and
they declared that Russia had not yet been
apprised of Japan's wishes as to the time
of the peace meeting or the number of
plenipotentiaries but the officials Indicated
that Russia would be found willing to meet
Japan's wishes Any number OF plenipoten-
tiaries. from one to three, Is agreeable to
Russia
In addition to the names Of Ambassador
Melidoff and Baron Rosen, Prof. de Maar-
tens professor of international law at the
University of st. Petersburg and a member
of the international arbitration court, Is
now mentioned. also is the suggestion
that Count Cassini might possibly be one of
the plenipotentiaries.
If the impression which prevails at the
foreign Office that Japan intends to send
the Marquis Ito and possibly other states
men from Japan is true it is pointed out
that the meeting cannot occur within a
month. In the meantime. so far as indi-
Gated here. there have been no moves in the
direction of suspension of hostilities,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
France and Germany Differ
ences to be Settled.
CONFERENCE Is LIKELY
FEELING OVER SITUATION IN
PARIS AND BERLIN.
Interviews and Correspondence Indi-
cate That Governments Will Con-
fer-Change in Sentiment.

BERLIN, June 19.-Premier Rouvier has
Informed Prince Radolin. the German am
bassador at Paris that France Is inclined
to accept the invitation to take part in the
proposed conference on Morocco, provided
the German and French governments can
reach a mutually satisfactory agreement as
to the precise points to be considered by
the conferees.
The conviction exists at the foreign Of
fee that France and Germany will be able
to agree upon this program. Although
earnest differences of view are yet to be
reconciled the authoritative judgment OF
the foreign Office is that they viii all be
overcome by negotiation.
NJ. Rouvier has thus yielded to Prince Won
Buelow on two essential points. which
NJ. Delcasse. the former foreign minister,
had refused the invitation to take part in
a Morocco conference. NJ. Rouvier first
consented to reopen the question, and. sec
ond. agreed to take part in the conference
provided the protocol is in conformity with
French interests.
This will be accepted by Germany, which
will limit the deliberations of the confer
ence Great Britain. supporting France.
had also refused to join the proposed con-
ference, but Foreign Secretary Lansdowne
has, it is understood, said that If France
accepted Great Britain would also accept.
great diplomatic battle is in progress,
with the probabilities leaning toward Ger
man success.
No adequate view of the German feeling
at this time can be presented without max
ing note of the very general belief In naval
circles that Great Britain is seeking an ex-
cuSe to check the great progress which ia
making in the German sea armament. This
belief is widely expressed among naval
officers of all classes. 1t is their view that
Great Britain would be willing that France
should suffer defeat on land If Great Britain
thereby given a chance to DESTROY the
German navy.
AS result of this feeling there is great
activity in the German navy and 1t has
never been so alert perfectly ready
for defense as now. A plausible explanation
for this alarm is that Admiral Tirpitz has
been anxious to test the preparedness and
speed with which the. navy could be placed
upon war basis. and therefore desired
that the officers should feel the thrill and
stimulus of an imminent action In order to
bring out the best in them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
GYMNAsTIC FESTIVAL.
Twenty-Ninth Event Of the North
American Union.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 19.-Over 200
delegates to the twenty-ninth festival of
the North American Gymnastic Union ar
rived today. Every detail has been ar
ranged for the entertainment Of the 5000
athletes expected to participate in the
weeks program. Representatives of over
1000 societies in the United States have
signifled their intention to be present. The
delegation of athletes from Germany is be-
Ing entertained by the local committees.
The members. however, devote five hours
each day to training.
Twenty-Five thousand dollars has been
spent in preparation for the festival which
will be opened tomorrow evening with a
German play symbolical of the develop
ment Of the science of physical culture.
The program proper will begin Wednesday
morning at clock with the salute of the
national flag. Twenty thousand visitors are
expected during the week. The visiting
athletes will be housed in 500 tents on the
state fair grounds, where the contests will
take place. The most spectacular of the
week will be the festival parade Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
JAPANESE ADVANCING.
Moving Northeast From Korea in
Three Columns

LIDIAPUDZY. Manchuria, June 19.-The
japanese are advancing from the center
and westward. and are driving in the Rus
sian screens south of Palitun. Further west
they turned the Russian extreme right at
Liaoyangschungpeng Saturday night. flank
ing the Russians out Of position after a
night-long fight.
The Japanese force consisted of an in
fantry division, four batteries of artillery
and thirty squadrons of cavalry. Gen Mist
chenkos' cavalry subsequently retrieved
some Of the lost ground. During Mistohen-
kos operations Prince Frederick Leopold
of Prussia. representing Emperor William
with the Russian army, received his bap-
tism of fire.
According to information received at
headquarters, the Japanese are moving
northwest from Korea in three columns
which include $4,000 infantry and corre-
spending forces of cavalry and field and
mountain artillery. These columns are
heading for Chutsami. Kmesan and Ken
shan to complete the line of Oyama's army,
stretching from the Mongolian frontier to
the Sea Of Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
IMPORTANT ARMY CHANGES.
Result Of the Retirement Of Gen. Giles
pie SATURDAY..

Several important military changes oc-
CURED today result of the retirement
Of Maj Gen. Gillespie Saturday. Mat. Gen.
John c. Bates assumed the duties of assist
ant chief Of staff at the War Department
and will succeed Lieut.. Gen Chaffee as
chief of staff on the latter's retirement next
April.
Brig. Gen. John P. Story, chief of artil-
lery, promoted to the grade of major gen.
eral. vice Gillespie, retired, was himself
placed on the retired list today He was
succeeded as chief Of artillery, with the rank
Of brigadier general, by Col. Benjamin K
Roberts. Artillery Corps, recently in COM
mand at Fort Washington, Md. Gen. Rob-
erts will be retired tomorrow and the office
of chief of artillery will be permanently
filled by the promotion of Col. Samuel NJ.
Mills, Artillery Corps, now in command at
Fort Banks, Mass.
Brig. Gen. George M. Randall, now on his
way home from the Philippines, has been
appointed major general. vice Gen. Story,
retired. and will be placed in command of
the northern military division OF st. Louis
Col. Thomas G. Lebo, 14th Cavalry, was
promoted to the grade of brigadier general,
vice Randall, and retired, and Col Arthur
L. Wagner of the military secretary's de-
partment was appointed brigadier general,
vice Lebo. The death of Gen. Wagner
leaves a vacancy in the list of brfeadier
generals, for which there Is a long list of
candidates. There is an impression that
the promotion will go to Col Enoch c.
Crowder Of the judge advocate generals
department. who has just returned here
from a tour of service with the Japanese
army in Manchuria.
One effect of the changes in the Artillery
Corps is the promotion of Lieut. Col Ell
bridge r. Hills to the grade of colonel of
artillery. Col. Hills is now on duty at the
War Department in the military secretarys
department, and will shortly be assigned to
the command of an artillery district
Capt. Robert E. l.. Niche, 18th Cavalry
today relieved Maj. Benjamin Alvord of the
military secretary's department of his
duties as secretary of the general staff in
the Office of Gen. Chaffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
INTERSTATE NATIONAL GUARD.
First Session Opened at st. Paul Today
oliver Present

ST. PAUL. Mimi, June 19.-Assistant
Secretary of War Robert S. Oliver and
party, including representatives of the
army and navy and Marine Corps, arrived
In ST. Paul today to attend the meetings of
the Interstate National Guard Association,
to be held in Armory Hall here.
The first session was called to order this
forenoon by General Goblin of Pennsylva-
MIA, first vice president Of the association.
The president of the association. United
States Senator Dick of Ohio. is i'll at his
home. General Dick notified the committee
last night that unless his condition was
much better before the time for the con-
vention to meet he would not be able to
address the meeting
When the convention was called to order
today Col. John B. Lawler chaplain gen.
eral of Minnesota National Guard, deliv-
cred the invocation, and Governor johnson
and Mayor Smith welcomed the delegates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
Held for Grand Jury's Action.

When arraigned In the Police Court be-
fore Judge Scott this morning on charge
of housebreaking Jesse Jones pleaded
guilty. In default of the bond fixed by the
Judge at $500 Jones was committed to tail
to await the action OF the grand jury.
Complaint was made to the police last
Saturday by Samuel Needles. who keeps a
tailor shop at 1915 e street northwest. that
quantity of clothing, valued at over s1bO.
was stolen from his shop. He suspected
that Jones knew something about the theft.
and Detective Grant of the first precinct
station started on a still hunt for him.
When Jones was found and arrested some
of the missing property was found in his
possession and he later told the police of
1cer where some more could be found. SO
that practically all the property was re-
covered. Jones was charged with house
breaking, as the store had been broken into
when the property was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
CONFLICT IN POLAND
TWO KILLED AND SO WOUNDED IN
CLASH WITH TROOPS.

WARSAW. Russian Poland June 1e.-Two
persons were killed and thirty-six were
wounded in conflict between troops and
socialists at Lodz yesterday. procession
OF 1000 socialists carrying red flags was
stopped by Cossacks. The socialists there
upon fired and the Cossacks replied and
then charged with drawn swords into the
thick of the procession. The disturbances
were renewed this morning at factory in
the suburb Of Baluty, which the troops have
cut off from communication with Lodz.
Gear Received Deputation.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 1s.-Emneror
Nicholas received the zemstvo deputation
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
OYAMA'S FORCE MOVES
Disquieting Reports Of Posi-
tion Of Russian Army.
NO ARMISTICE BEGUN
FEARED THAT JAPANESE HAVE
ENCIRCLED LINEvITCH's TROOPS.
Losses Reported to the Cars Defend
ers in Engagements in Manchuria
Towns Retaken.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 19-No con-
frmation has been received here of the re-
port from Godzyandani Of June II that
negotiations for an armistice had been be-
gun between Field Marshal Oyama and
Gen. Linevitch. On the contrary. the lat
est news from the front leaves little doubt
that Oyama's columns are in motion and
disquieting rumors are current here re-
garding the position Of the Russian army,
according to which Oyama has succeeded
in pushing both his f1anks far forward, re-
spectively, opposite Kuanchengtsu and
Kirin. whence he can draw a moose around
the troops below this line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
REPORT NOT YET READY
INVESTIGATION OF EQUITABLE
CLOSED IN SEVERAL DAYS.

NEW YORK, June 19.-Private advices
received from Albany today indicate that
Superintendent Hendricks report of his In
vestigation of the Equitable Society will
not be completed for several days.
Mr.. Hendricks was not here today, but
Assistant Deputy Superintendent Wander
pool was at the Equitable office with Con-
gressman Driscoll. who has been the az
wiser of the insurance department through
the investigation. Deputy Vanderpool
wished to further examine President j. w.
Alexander, but in that officials absence he
called for Controller T. D. Jordan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
STEAMER BURNED.
Totally Destroyed at Dock at Detroit
Valued at $4,000.


DETROIT, Mich, June 1e-A special
from Collingwood, Ont. to the News says:
The steamer City of Collingwood. owned by
the North Shore Navigation Company Of
Collingwood, and valued at $4,000, was
totally destroyed by fire early today at her
dock here. and two Of her deckhands were
burned to death. The steamer arrived at
her dock at 1890 last night from her regu-
lar run, and four hours later was discovered
to be afire. The fire spread SO rapidly that
the officers and crew had time to escape
only in their night clothes. Several had to
Jump overheard into the bay, where they
were rescued by f1remen.
The flames spread to the freight sheds of
the Grand Trunk railway and these were
also burned before the fire was got under
control. The entire contents OF the docks
were lost.
The City Of Collingwood was built In 1888,
and, after taking party to the worlds
fair that year In Chicago, she was put on
the Georgian bay tourist route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
STRIKERS TO DECIDE
CHICAGO TRANSFERS no SETTLE
TROUBLE FOR THEMSELVES.

CHICAGO, June ia pronounced break
in the ranks of the strikers occurred today.
For the first time since the strike began
many weeks ago, there were numerous in
stances where striking teamsters applied
individually for former positions without
waiting for the strike to be formally de-
clared off. This was especially true at the
lumber yards.
George X. Wenig Of the Wenig Teaming
Company said today: Many Of my old
teamsters have asked for their positions.
Not one of them said anything about de-
liveries to the boycotted firms have done
nothing yet in the matter and shall not do
anything until consult with other en-
ployers."
There were indications today that the
fore the close Of this week. The announce
ment was made from a source high in the
councils of the union that the strikers will
be allowed to decide for themselves whether
the strike shall be called Off without condt-
tions or be allowed to continue. Pres
ent plans. which will be set on foot off,
cially tonight at the special meeting of the
teamsters joint council, contemplate a ref
erenduna during the next few days, by
which each of the teamsters may decide
for himself whether he has had enough Of
the warfare.
One Of the strongest arguments in favor
or the referendum, 1t Is argued, Is the fact
that the peace terms Of the employers con-
tain demands Numerically opposed to the
principles of the teamsters' organization and
that the drivers would rather call OF the
strike than agree to them.
Negotiations are in progress between the
freight handlers union and more than q
score of railway companies for a new agree
ment. Over 1000 members of the organiza-
tion are demanding an increase in wages
amounting to 10 per cent. The scale now
ranges from $1.75 to 81 day, and the
present agreement expires July l.
Peace Party Outlining Plans.
The peace party Of the striking team
sters was busy today outlining plans for
forcing an end OF the strike. The steering
committee appointed Saturday at the
meeting Of the anu-Shea and anti-strike
element will endeavor to carry the point in
the teamsters joint council meeting. even II
it has to keep the deliberations In progress
all night. Calls have been sent out to COM
mand a full attendance at the joint council
and there are many who predict that the
way of the peace Industrial situation will
be paved at tonight's session.
L. B. Beebee head of the steering COM
mittee," will lead the fight for peace. The
first move OF the "anti-strike" teamsters
Will be to have the whole matter referred to
the national board Of the information board
of teamsters with full power to act If
the steering committee fails to force the
others In the council to adapt this program
1t Will essay the task OF getting a new
council committee with plenary powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
Suicide of Wealthy Michigan Man.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 19-Wil-
liam M Graham, a prominent and wealthy
attorney who came here three years ago
from West Superior, Wis, shot himself
early today He had been suffering from
insomnia and nervous breakdown and is
believed to have been temporarily deranged.
Mr.. Graham had extensive business inter-
ests in the south and west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
TANK STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
1000 Men Fought Fire, but $2OO, 900
In Oil Was Lost.

LIMA. Ohio. June ia 35,0O0-barrell
tank. containing $500 barrels of naphtha.
valued at $5 barrel, was struck by light
ming today and the fire whistle Of the Stand
ard Oil Company's refinery brought a thou
sand men from their homes to protect other
Less than thousand barrels of oil could
be pumped from the tank before II became
too hot to handle and the loss is figured
at nearly $500, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
PANAMA STEAMER DAMAGED.
Result Of Collision With Spanish
Steamer.

NEW YORK, June 19.-The Panama rail-
road steamer Finance arrived here from
Colon today in a badly damaged condition
as a result of a collision with the Spanish
steamer Montevideo in Colon harbor. She
will go into dry dock for survey and re-
pairs. The Finance was lying at her dock
at Colon on June when the Montevideo
crashed into her, and crushed the whole
side of the steamer until it was six inches
out of plumb.
The carlines were bent, the athwartship
beams were sprung, rails were smashed
and boats damaged. A preliminary ex-
animation showed that while the Finance
was badly damaged it would be entirely
safe for her to make her regular trip to
New York, where facilities for necessary re-
pairs are better than at Colon.
The collision was caused by disarrange-
ment of the Montevideo's steering gear.
The extent of the damage to the Spanish
steamer. If any, was not ascertained by
the officers of the Finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
Personal Mention.

ship Hartford. Is in this city for a few
days on leave OF absence and is at 1728
18th street northwest.
Mr.. F. w. Evans Of this city Is at tho
New Hotel Astor In New York city.
Mr.. r. A. Lnger OF this city Is now at
the Morgan House, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
He may spend a few days at Atlantic City
before returning home
The secretary of the American Geograph-
ical Society has notified DIR. Charles F.
Rand of this city that. at their last meet
ing he was unanimously elected fellow
of the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
SMALL BOYS SAW MAN KILLED.
Brutal Murder of Blind Man Aged
Ninety-Three Years.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MURPHYSBORO. Ill, June 19-While
two small boys looked on today In a black
smith shop in the country, four miles north
of here, Allen Dukes attacked and killed
Thomas ]. Snider. a blind man, ninety-three
years old, at one time a wealthy resident Of
this county.
Dukes and Snider both lived with Henry
Imhoff, a farmer, and ii was while the fam
lily was preparing to attend the funeral of
a relative that the murder was committed
No motive is known, although Dukes, who
was at once arrested, claims seif-defense
The coroner's jury brought in verdict Of
murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-19
The Crossman Case Docketed.

The case of Crossman VS.. Collector Bid
well Of the port of New York was docketed
in the Supreme Court Of the United States
today. The suit Is an effort to recover
$14.09 paid as duty on liquors imported
from the Hawaiian Islands, Crossman con-
tending that the islands are domestic terri
tory. and that therefore no duty should be
charged.