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Evening star., 1905-11-05
SECRETARY TAFT PLEASED.
Gratified With the Condition of Things
on the Isthmus

PANAMA, November 4.-The American
Secretary OF War. Mr.. Taft, held long
difference this morning, with Chief Engi-
neer Stevens. Secretary Taft and Mr. Ste
vens will go over the works at Empire City
erward will go by boat from Mindi TO Colon
examining at the same time the harbor i'm
provements at Christobal.
Secretary Taft today informed the Asso-
cia ted Press that he was very much pleased
with the situation here, which, he said. he
found had greatly changed for the better
since his last trip. He thought from what
he had already seen that the work on the
canal was progressing satisfactorily ana
that the work now efficiently organ
fzed. He said he was happy to notice that
the spirit of the men on the canal had inn
proved and that the depression of flve or six
months ago did not exist. All OF them
seemed to enjoy life here and were inter
ested in their work.
The Secretary said that he had found the
sanitary conditions excellent. and believed
that by continuing the present methods
yellow fever could be controlled or at
least its ravages considerably diminished.
He thought the efficiency of the laborers
not as high as it should be, but said he did
not contemplate making q change until the
men have been given fair trial. The es-
tablishment of commissaries where the men
could get proper food, he added, should
raise their efficiency
Secretary Taft is optimistic as regards
future work on the canal and seems to
have absolute faith that Gov Magoon and
Chief Engineer Stevens can accomplish
what Americans expect Of them.
Chief Engineer Stevens and Secretary
Taft examined the Pacific terminal of the
canal Friday.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
WASHINGTON COUNTY CAMPAIGN
Closed at Hagerstown Last Night With
Republican Meeting.

Specni Dispatcn to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md November 4-The
campaign in Washington county ana this
section of western Maryland came to a
close tonight, when the republicans held
a large and enthusiastic mass meeting in
Hose Opera House in Hagerstown The
speakers were George r. Gather of Balti-
more and Col. George A. Pearre, repre-
sentative from the sixth district of Mary
land. Chas. ID. Wagaman. chairman of the
county central committee, called the meet
ing to order and introduced Mayor Abra-
ham c. Strife the chairman of the meet
ing.
In brief address Mayor Strife said the
issues in this campaign overshadow the
candidates; that there is only one real
issue-the Poe amendment, the other mat
ters being Of secondary consideration. The
speaker said Senator Rayner's charge that
the amendment is an attempt to fix upon
the people Of Maryland dynasty very
aptly described the purpose of the measure.
Mr.. Gather went into a discussion of
the amendment at considerable length. He
scored German and the other persons re-
sponsible for the preparation and passage
by the legislature Of the measure. He said
the real motive of the amendment is to dis
franchise republican voters; that the
amendment would never have been heard
Of had not Mckinley carried the state by
14,00O. He submitted figures to show how
ridiculous Is the claim of negro domination
in Maryland. Mr.. Gather cited the effects
Of the pernicious Wilson law In a number
of counties in the state Before closing
Mr.. Gather made an earnest plea for the
election of the entire republican ticket In
Washington county.
Representative Pearre who was to have
made an address. and Mrs. Pearre occupied
seats upon the stage. Owing to the fact
that Colonel Pearre is just recovering from
a long Illness he did not make a fixed ad-
dress tonight His health is steadily i'm
proving, but on the advice Of his physician
he deemed 1t unwise to take an active part
in the campaign this fall. Seated upon the
stage, which was decorated with flags, BAN
ners and plants, were the vice presidents
and about forty leading citizens of the city
and county
Evening star., 1905-11-05
INJUNCTION REFUSED.
Court Declined to Prevent Sale of Tele-
phone Plant.

DETROIT, Mich, November 4.-Judge
Swan in the United States court here to-
day declined to grant the order for a per-
manent injunction asked for by Attorney
Charles s. Thatcher against the Co-opera-
tive Telephone Company OF this city and
its officers to prevent the sale OF the CO.
operative Company's plant and franchise to
a group OF capitalists from st. Louis rep
resented by Max Koehler and S. b. JEFF
fries. Attorney Thatcher claimed that the
officers OF the Cooperative Company had
agreed to sell the plant and franchise to
a group of capitalists connected with the
Commonwealth Trust Company Of ST. Louis
who he represented.
Judge Swans decision today leaves the
Cooperative Company free to proceed with
the sale of the plant to Messrs Koehler
and Jeffries and their group OF capitalists
who have already organized preliminary
corporation to take oye.- the plant and do
the preliminary work connected with the
development OF thu Co operative Company
into large independent EXCHANGE con-
rected with the state independent lines and
Independent lines to New York and St.
Louis.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
MUTINY AND MURDER.
Negro Seamen on Trial at Whining
ton NJ C.,

WILMINGTON. n. c.. November 4.-The
trial of Arthur Adams and Robert Sawyer,
two of the three negro seamen charged
with mutiny and murder OF Capt. e. r.
Rumll and four members of the crew OF
the schooner Harry A. Berwind. off this
coast early In October began in the federal
court today.
A true bill was returned this evening
against Henry Scott the third of the al
I,snsd mutineers, who was the principal wit
ness today against his shipmates, charging
each OF them with the murder of one man
and firing simultaneously into the third
throwing all their bodies overheard. He
confessed to the killing of one negro sea-
man himself. but claimed that 1t was in
self-defense after the mutiny was over.
The trial OF Adams and Sawyer will be
continued Monday and Scott will be placed
on trial Tuesday, counsel having been as
signed by the court today.
The witnesses today, besides Scott, were
Capt J. w. Taylor master and Mate ST.
mon OF the schooner Blanch II. King
which took the negroes off the schooner
at sea, and Capt. i. f. Hewett of New Jer
sey, managing owner of the Berwind. The
cases are being vigorously prosecuted by
District Attorney Harry Skinner while the
prisoners on trial are being defended by
Attorney George l.. Peschau of Wilmington
Evening star., 1905-11-05
KANSAS CITY SENSATION.
Dead Body of Girl Found-Evidentiy
Had Been Murdered.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, November line
dead body of Winona Charlotte Newton
aged fifteen years, daughter OF Ihomas
Newton. a painter. was found today oeslde
r. bridge over a small stream near ooth
street and College avenue on the out
skirts of the city. The girl evidently had
been murdered
The girls face had been dlsfigured py
many cuts there were finger marks on her
throat. and a stone weighing 100 pouhus
weighted down the body. The theory OF tne
police is that the girl went to the briose
last night to meet her sweetheart, tnat tneS
quarreled and that he murdered her Inc
police are looking for young man Win
whom the girl had been associating.
A hasty examination by Deputy Coroner
Parker at the undertaking rooms to which
the body was taken disclosed that the stom-
ach contained large quantity of acid, but
the officers assert that death resulted from
violence before the acid had had time 10
act Above the right eye was cut made
by q blow delivered with such force that
the skull had been fractured.
The police believe that after the sup
posed quarrel the girl swallowed the car
bolc acid in an attempt to commit suicide,
but she was murdered before the drug took
effect.
Austin Francis, the alleged sweetheart
Of Miss Newton, was arrested tonight. He
denies that he was with Miss Newton at
Sny time last night. In his pockets were
found letters from the girl. and one letter
addressed 10 her, but which had not been
mailed.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
WILLIAM K. TAYLOR DEAD.
Veteran of the Civil War and Member
Of Masonic Fraternity.

William K. Taylor died at 11:45 o'clock
last night at his home, 459 P street north
west. in this city. in the sixty-seventh year
of his age. Mr.. Taylor was born April 30
1880, in Randolph-Portage county, Ohio.
where he grew to manhood with the
pioneers of the western reserve. For
number of years he was teacher in the
Marlboro (Ohio) Union Schools. He served
with honor for a period of more than three
years during the civil war with the 104th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was a mem
ber of Lincoln Post. G. A. r.; Columbia
Lodge, F. A. A. M; Lafayette Chapter, r.
A. NJ, and Columbia Commandery of
knights Templar of this city.
For many years Mr.. Taylor was an ex-
aminer In the pension bureau. His ideals of
right and honor were of the highest order.
The news of his death will be received with
great regret by many friends.
Mr.. Taylor was suddenly stricken and be-
came unconscious at his breakfast table
about week ago and had gradually grown
weaker, his death resulting as stated. His
wife and one son survive him.
The funeral arrangements have not been
completed. but 1t IL understood services
will be held Monday afternoon at the fam
ily residence. and that the interment will
be made in Moreford. Stark county. Ohio.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
BUILDING OPERATIONS
INoLEsIDE SUBDIVISION TO BE
IMPRovED-REALTY SALES.

Messrs. Points & Mockabee have ar
ranged to build number of houses on
both sides Of 18th street from Grant street
to Joliet street. in Ingleside subdivision.
with houses also facing on Grant and Jo-
llet streets, plans for which have been
drawn by Architect VIM. j. Palmer. There
will be twenty-five houses in all. each with
three stories and cellar. and containing
ten rooms, and with all that goes to make
a modern home. The buildings will be
heated with hot water and the fronts will
be of dark motted brick. brown stone and
terra Gotta trimmings, and Of very attract
i've design.
This will involve the expenditure OF
nearly $4,000. made through the offices Of
Swartzeil, Rheem & Hensey.
Ground is being broken this week and
the brick work started on eleven
three-story and cellar ten-room dwellings
for Mr.. ]. T; Mccormick, from plans pre-
pared by William ]. Palmer. architect
They will be located just OF Columbia road
at Ontario avenue and Erie street. The
houses will be trimmed In hardwood, will
nave ma elegant bath rooms and be heated by
hot water. The fronts will be Of light-gray
brick, In brown mortar, and are of very
tasty design. The cost will be about $780,
COO
Architect Palmer has also placed in the
hands of the builders plans for four two
story -and-cellar dwellings designed to be
erected at Brightwood avenue and Harvard
street northwest for Mr.. ]. w. Powell, the
cost Of which will probably be in the neigh
borhood of $4,000 They will be commenced
at once and be ready for occupancy in the
spring.
1t is designed to erect an unuausl three
story apartment on the north side of N
street near 11th street northwest Architect
Palmer having the plans in preparation.
There Will be two separate suites of nine
rooms each, with bath. and a separate en-
trance and reception room for each suite.
II IS the intention of the owner, Mr.. p. C.
ClaHln. to begin operations Immediately
j. McKenney Berry, real estate broker
1912 and 1214 31st street northwest, reports
having made the following sales: For +. A.
Linger; eleven houses In Johnson's court;
for Geo r. Case, 3141 Dumbarton avenue
northwest; for Calvin Payne, 3071 Niagara
street northwest; for Anna M. Davis 3O52
street northwest; for Maurice Baer, 1921
ana l223 Congress alley; for NJ. L. Chaplin,
l4lo o0th street northwest. These sales ag-
gregate $19,125.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
MAGNOLIA'S ACCIDENT
COLLISION OF THE BOAT BEARING
PRESIDENT EXPLAINED.

BOSTON, Mass, November 4.-The col
lison on the lower Mississippi river on Oc-
tober % between the lighthouse tender Mag
nolia. on which was President Roosevelt.
and the United Fruit Company's steamer
Esparta was due, according to the repre-
sentative of Capt. Rose of the latter boat.
to conflicting signals on the part If the Mag
nolia.
Capt. Rose asserts that the Magnolia first
blew two whistles and put her helm to star
board, and then, few minutes later, blew
one whistle and altered her course in the
opposite direction but not until the Esparta
was unable to stop, and the collision re-
suited. Capt. Roses report to the COM
pany's headquarters in this city was made
public tonight. The report is as follows:
The Captains Report.
.On October % at II pm. observed a
steamers lights coming down the river.
About 1f:10 p. m. said steamer blew two
blasts Of the whistle, showing green light
at the same time. This was promptly an
sHered with two blasts by p. Arroy. who
was pilot of the Esparta, and we proceeded
up the west side of the river. Immediately
after answering his signal said steamer
blew one whistle and showed his red light,
which was answered by two blasts and the
danger signal by the pilot.
THE Espartas engines were Immediately
stopped and reversed full speed astern. AT
11:15e pm. the two steamers collided, the
Esparta striking the other steamer about
fifteen feet from the stem on the port pow'
and after going ahead for about thirty feet
the Esparta stuck in the mud on the west
bank of the river.
Upon inquiry 1t was found that the other
steamer was the United States lighthouse
tender Magnolia She backed clear of the
Esparta, and in making toward the bank or
the river she carried away her top hamper
and boats on the starboard side by fouling
the overhang of the Esparta's stern.
IAN examination of the Esparta's injuries
disclosed some slightly dented plates on the
starboard bow and a slight leak. caused by
rivets being started. Otherwise the steamer
was in sound condition as far as could be
Evening star., 1905-11-05
IDENTIFIES THE BODY.
Mrs. Todd Was Seen to Leave the
Beading Terminal in Philadelphia.

NEW YORK, November flames A. Ly-
ons, night carriage agent OF the Union
Transfer Company in the Reading railroad
terminal in Philadelphia tonight positively
identified the body of Mrs. Margaret Todd
as that of the aged woman whom he saw
walking away from the station with two
men on Friday evening, October 27, about
four hours before the body was found in
q railroad cut In Fairmount Park.
This is the most important fact brought
out in the mysterious case to date.
Mr. Lyons had told his story in Philadel-
phia two days ago and there were so many
elements of strong probability in 1t that he
was sent for today to come to New York.
II was much occupied at the time and did
not notice whether the men and woman
entered carriage, but / think not" said
Mr.. Lyons. MY impression Is that they
walked westward in Market street."
The New York police have given up the
idea that cab was procured near the ter
minal and now think Mrs. Todd was ca
joled into boarding car going northward
and that she had been drugged.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
SENSATION IN WHISKY CASE.
Alleged Trust is Trying to Close Out
CompanV

GREENSBORO, N. c., November A.
What promises to develop into sensational
feature of the case Of the government
against the Old Nick Williams Distilling
Company of North Carolina for alleged
cheating the government out of revenue In
the operation of theirNplant was developed
today when the character Of the defense
was made known.
The attorneys claim that the Kentucky
whisky trust is the moving spirit In the
prosecution, with the intention of driving
the Old Nick Williams Company out OF
business which is an independent concern.
Lee Redman, the general manager for
three of the largest distilleries In Louis
vile. was onthe stand today for the gov
ernment as a distiMery expert. Under
cross-examination Mr.. Redman testified the
distilleries he represented ship whisky to
every state except North Carolina. The
Old Nick Williams Company are large ship
pers in the state.
The attorneys for the defense claim they
have enough evidence to prove their asser-
tionS.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
ALLEGHENY BANK CASE
MOTIONS FOR DIRECTORS DE-
FERRED UNTIL NEXT WEEK.

PITTSBURG, Pa, November 4.-The mo-
tions which Attorney W. B. Rodgers, for
the directors of the Enterprise National
Bank, said yesterday he would file today
asking that Judgment be opened in the mat
ter Of the individual bonds Of the directors,
were not flled today and will not be until
the fore part Of next week
Mr.. Rodgers offered no explana ton for
the postponement.
The points raised in the petition are tech
nical, the only acknowledgement being that
the directors are liable to the common
wealth for about $4,000 of the s.. SOC, 600
the total amount Of the bonds given by
them individually when former directors
had charge Of the affairs Of the bank
Bonds Ample Protection to State.
HARRISBURG, Pa, November 4-Pri-
vate counsel for State Treasurer Mathues
today received the following sums "on
account" from the bondsmen of the En-
terprse National Bank Of Allegheny. which
held 81 100000 of the states money at the
time of it's failure:
Equitable Trust Company. Pittsburg.
Pittsburg, $75,000: United States Fidelity
and Guarantee Company Baltimore $780,
600. Counsel said tonight that the bonds
given to the state are an ample protec-
tion for the full amount Of its claim, and
that he had no doubt but that the COM
monwealth would soon collect every dollar
OF principal and every penny OF interest
of the deposits made of it's money with the
Enterprise National Bank.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
FOUR MEN INDICTED.
Connected With Former Management
Of Insurance Company,

MINNEAPOLIS.- Mimi. November A.
The grand jury reported today four indict-
ments of men connected with the former
management of the Northwestern National
Life Association. which has been reorgan-
ized under the direction of State Insurance
Commissioner O'Brien. The men indicted
are w. F. Bechtel former president; W.
A. Kerr, former attorney and director; Dr.
Wallace Campbell and j. F. Force. The
report adds that there was evidence before
the jury showing that former State Insur-
ance Commissioner j. A. O'Shaughnessey
accepted a bribe of 5000 for suppressing
an unfavorable report and that George f.
Getty was q party to the conversion of the
company's funds But the statute of lim-
itations prevents their indictment. The jury
expressly says that the present manage
ment Is honest and efficient and Is not to
be blamed for the deeds Of the ousted man
agement. The charges against the four in
dicted are conversion Of funds. bribery and
fraud.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
LITTLE INTEREST AT CHICAGO.
Leaders of Both Parties Predict Light
Vote

CHICAGO. November 4.-The active cam
paign for the election TO be held next Tues
day closed tonight with meetings In various
parts of the city. There has been but little
interest manifested in the campaign
throughout. and leaders of both parties pre-
dict light vote.
The vote Is for judges OF the superior and
the circuit courts and for trustees of the
sanitary district, the latter officers having
control OF Chicago's drainage canal. The
chief fight so far has been for the position
of president of the board of sanitary trus-
tees. for which Robert r. Mccormick re-
publican and Frank Wenter democrat are
candidates. Confident predictions of the
outcome are made by both sides Among
other questions 10 be voted on will be a
proposed amendment to the city charter
making the term of the mayor of Chicago
four years instead of two, as at present
and the abolishment Of the present Justice
shop system
Evening star., 1905-11-05
WORK ON "L" ROAD STOPPED.
Result of Bridge Builders Strike Al
fected Philadelphia Enterprise.

PHILADELPHIA, November f.. The
strike of structural iron workers employed
on the new elevated railroad on Market
street has stopped work on the operation.
Seventy men went out yesterday and about
thirty more struck today. The strike is
due to the general strike of the Interna-
tional Union of Bridgemen and Structural
Iron Workers against the American Bridge
Company.
The local union believed the Etter Con-
struction Company had the contract for the
Market street elevated road and the work.
men were not called on to join the general
strike. Officials say. however, that they
learned the American Bridge Company is
building the road, and in consequence Or
dered the strike.
An effort will be made to induce all other
mechanics at work on the operation to aid
the iron workers by joining in the strike.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
ACKNOWLEDGED BY POE
ADMITTED AUTHORSHIP OF
AMENDMENT IN FREDERICK.
Special Dispstc to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK. Nd, November 4--In q
speech tonight at a democratic mass meet
ing John p. Poe acknowledged that he was
the author of the franchise amendment. He
said he published the original draft OF the
measure which has since become known as
the Poe amendment on January 6. 1904.
1T is an unimportant matter, said Mr..
Poe. who put together the parts of the
amendment: but. In view OF what Senator
Rayner has said. II Is of Importance to note
the date on which the original draft of the
amendment was first published 1 sent
printed copies OF It to each democratic SEN
ator and member of the house Of delegates,
and after it had been thoroughly discussed
1t was finally passed in the shape in which
1t now stands"
Continuing his account of the course OF
proceedings in relation to the amendment
Mr.. Poe cast a shaft at Attorney General
Bryan by attributing Governor warfield' s
message to the legislature to advice which
proved to be unsound." He made a lengthy
defense of the amendment and declared
that not one reasonable argument had been
oHered against 1T by any man who favored
negro disfranchisement.
Evening star., 1905-11-05
WIND REGISTER CHANGED.
New Quarters Of the Weather Bureau
in Chicago.

CHICAGO, November 4.-Chicago is the
windy city, no more from the viewpoint
of the government weather bureau. Since
the removal of the bureau offices from the
auditorium tower to the dome of the new
federal building the aerometer has taken
a 20 per cent rest Officially 1t has been
found that the wind does not blow over
the post Office as hard as 1t did over the
auditorium by one-fifth.
The wind register in Its new quarters Is
3.1 feet above the sidewalk. This Is thirty
six feet higher than it's old location. But
a gale that would have registered fifty miles
an hour at the old stand now indicates
only forty.
'"The change probably is caused by the
high buildings which surround u.s." Prof.
H j. Cox said yesterday. Although the
register is high above anything else In the
vicinity, the sky-scrapers around the post
office tend to change the currents
Evening star., 1905-11-05
NEW JERSEYS ELECTION.
No Especial Significance in This Years
Contest.

TRENTON. N. j., November 4.-The re-
suit of the election in New Jersey next
Tuesday will have no especial significance.
There Is no state ticket this year and the
assemblymen selected will have no voice In
the choosing Of a United States senator.
The contests in the various counties are
principally local affairs. The exception Is
in Essex county. where Assemblyman Col
by, who wants to be state senator has CAP
tured the republican nomination on an
anti-corruption issue. He Is practically
sure of winning.
The continued control of both houses OF
the legislature by the republicans is as
sured. The campaign in Camden county has
been heated. The democrats fused with the
reform faction of the republican party in
an effort to defeat the republican organiza-
tlon ticket.
There are to be selected sheriff, three
assemblymen, register Of deeds and county
clerk. The reformers made their strongest
fight for the Office of sheriff. the fusion can
didate being Joseph E. Nowrey. former
democratic mayor, who is opposing Frank
c. Sommers. The republicans claim they
will elect their entire ticket, but the fusion
lists assert that Nowrey viii be elected by
q substantial majority.