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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
CROKER REACHES MAJORITY,
Will Come Into Fathers Vast For
tune


CHICAGO. September .5.-A dispatch to
the RecordHerald from San Francisco
says:
Charles Templeton Croker. only son of
the late millionaire. Col. Charles Fred
Croker. was twenty-one years old Satur-
day. and will come into his inheritance next
week.
When Col Croker, son Of one OF the
original big Four Central Pacific railroad
builders. died eight years ago he left an
estate of 5000. 900, to be divided equally be-
tween Templeton and two sisters. Since
then the estate has nearly doubled. so now
1t is estimated each of the heirs will get be-
tween S5,OOO.OO0 and Sc. 900. 900, making them
the richest children in California. Mary.
the oldest. who married young Burton Har-
rison. lives in New York. while Jennie, the
youngest, is still at school.
Templeton has been well educated. but he
Is of frail physique. When very young he
fell over the banisters at his fathers coun-
try home. near Burlingame. and for long
time his life was despaired of.
Then. three years ago. while driving a
spirited horse, he was thrown out of trap
and hit telegraph pole, breaking both his
legs above the knee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Negro Man Held.

PHILADELPHIA, September 5. - John
Williams. colored. who says he formerly
lived in New York and Norfolk, was held
In $500 bail for court here today on the
charge Of forcible entry into a West Phil
adelphia residence When arrested WILL
Jams had in his possession many valuables.
Among the articles taken from him were
two meerschaum cigar holders with gold
bands, a number of gold scarf pins. breast
pins. gold buttons set with diamonds and
rubies and a circular box In which were
FOLD settings OF rubies. sapp hires and dia-
monds.
The police regard the arrest OF Williams
as important and think the goods found on
him are the proceeds OF robberies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
CARRIED HOT POWDER KEGS.
Brave Pennsylvania Prevents Disas-
trous Explosion.

A dispatch from Hanover. Pa. last night
says: While attempting to I'LL q kerosene
lamp without extinguishing the flame In the
store OF Harry Gibbs at Greenville. tho oil
ignited. and e. E. Sterner tried to carry out
the lamp. but was obliged to drop II on the
floor.
The fire spread rapidly and, while others
feared to fight tho flames because OF the
presence Of powder in the store, Sterner
bravely entered the burning building and
carried out two kegs OF the explosive. They
were so hot that he was severely burned.
but the powder did not explode. The fire
was extinguished before much damage had
been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Delegates Named by Lee.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special DlSpatcn 10 Inc Stdr.
ROCKVILLE, Nd. September 5.-Blair
Lee, who was authorized by Mr.. Gordon 7.
Atkinson, vino carried the county for re-
nomination for state controller at the re-
cent democratic primaries to name the del
egates from this county to the state con-
vention, has announced the selection OF the
following: Harry B. Spurrer. Elisha Riggs,
Julian B. Waters, Edw. King, Milton OAR
by, Randolph Hall, Alexander Kilgour. Geo.
H. Lamar, C. Norman Bouic Joseph l..
Clagett. Arthur Peter. William T. Wheeler.
E. Lloyd Fawcett. Frederick D. Allnutt.
Wilson B. Tschiffely, Andrew j. Cummings,
George E. Nicholson, Capt, Thomas Crit
fifth, Alexander G. Carlisle. Richard L..
Saunders. George R. Bell. John w. VIII
liams, Charles G. Griffith, Benjamin F..
Lansdale, William H. Warfeld, Walter A.
Johnston and Samuel D. Waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Russian-German Treaty,

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BIRMINGHAM. September 5.-The Lon
don correspondent of the Post says he is
informed that the British foreign office has
learned that a secret treaty has been ne
gotiated and probably has now been signed
between Russia and Germany. The terms
OF the treaty are unknown beyond the fact
that they almost wholly concern the far
east. and that the treaty may be regarded
Japan.
The correspondent expects. as n result an
explosive development of German activity
In the Yang-tze region.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
SITUATION UNCHANGED
JAIL INMATES CLOSELY WATCH
ED By HEALTH OFFICERS.
Guarding Against the Spread Of Small
pox-Report Of Conditions at
the Hospital

No change for either better or worse was
noted in the threatened smallpox epidemic
at the District jail today. All inmates OF
the big Institution are being closely watch
ed for possible development Of suspicious
symptoms. and one man who showed inda-
cations OF fever has been isolated In the
west wing until further observation deter
mines whether or not he Is to be added
to the list OF jail patients at the smallpox
hospital.
Payton Sweet. the original smallpox SUI
ferer from the Jail. is now reported to be
past the crisis Of the disease Clark Lee.
another smallpox victim from the jail.
shows every symptom OF q virulent attack
of the disease. while Daniel Bradley. the
third jail patient. will probably get through
with a light case.
All other patients at the smallpox hospi-
tai. Of whom there are now nine. are re-
ported to be doing well.
Conference Held Today.
Because several Of the prisoners at the
District jail. whose terms ended during the
past few days since the big institution was
placed under quarantine as a result Of the
discovery of three cases Of smallpox. were
known to be discussing plans to secure
their liberty. DR.. William C. Woodward. the
health officer. today conferred with Justice
Ashley M. Gould Of the District Supreme
Court.
Afterward DR.. Woodward said that sew
eral plans were discussed by which the pris-
oners could be held until it was assured
that no danger to the public would follow
their liberation, but it was finally deter
mined to issue an order Of the court by the
terms of which Warden Harris will be in
structed to hold all prisoners whose terms
have ended until the health authorities
pass upon the case.
The formal order was drawn up and
signed by Justice Gould. after which ar
rangements were made to forward 1t to the
other members of the District Supreme
Court bench. who are out of the city on va
cation, for their signatures. In the mean
time Justice Gould had notified Warden
Harris of the purport of the order, and In
structed him to act accordingly.
Provision Of Health Regulations.
Under the health regulations of the Dis
trict 1t would be possible for Warden Harris
to conduct prisoners whose terms end dur
ing the period of quarantine to the door
and tell them they might go, but as soon
as they stepped outside the convicts would
be arrested by watchmen from the health
department. and then they would be liable
to trial and further Imprisonment for vio-
lating the quarantine provision
At the present time there are only 388
prisoners in the Jail, the smallest number
confined in the institution in any one of
several years. The fact that the Police
Court judges are imposing workhouse SEN
OF the fear of further spread Of smallpox
at the jail, is responsible for the great
diminution of prisoners in the latter insti-
tuition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Boy Threw Fatal Stone,

A dispatch from Pittsburg last night says:
George Toal. aged nine. OF McKeesport. has
confessed to the coroner OF Allegheny
county that he threw the stone into a Bal
timore and Ohio passenger train at Nc
Keesport. on July II last which killed AL
exander P. Campbell. a merchant of Charles
town. w. Va. The boy says he did not In
tend to do any harm.
Tho railroad company has had a reward
of $500 posted for the apprehension of the
offenders. Railroad detectives caused ToaTs
arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Correcting Voting Lists.

PHILADELPHIA. September 5-The city
election assessors, who number more than
LOO, opened the various polling places in
this city today for the purpose Of making
additions and corrections to the voting lists
for the November election. When the polls
opened nearly 1000 policemen. detailed by
the department of public safety were dis
tributed throughout the city, under orders
to note any attempt on the part Of the
assessors or others to pad the lists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
After LIQUOR Dealers.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK, Va, September 5.-More than
300 witnesses from all parts Of the revenue
district are in Greensboro. summoned to
appear before the grand jury of the spe-
cial federal court called today. The court
is for special grand jury investigation OF
alleged frauds against the government on
the part q the revenue officers and liquor
dealers detectives from the Department of
Justice have been working in the district
three months. and sensational developments
are expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Hungarian Wheat Crop.

BUDAPEST. September 5-The Hungar-
ian minister of agriculture. in his yearly
estimate of the worlds crop. shows the
wheat yield to be about the same as last
year. Rye is at least ten per cent lower in
consequence Of the poorer Russian harvest:
barley is somewhat less and oats considera-
bly, lighter Maize crop will be larger. ow-
ing to the great American harvest, which
more than makes up for the large defcien-
CieS in EurOpe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Charged With Husband Murder.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SALINA, Kan. September 5.-Mrs. J. r.
Caldwell. wife of a rich farmer and stock
man OF Menter. is In Jail held on the charge
of numbering her husband while he was
asleep.
Caldwell was killed about midnight, his
head being crushed with an ak. Blood
splotches were found over the entire room
when the crime was discovered.
His wife claims she was sleeping beside
her husband. and that she was not awak-
ened until she heard him gasping for
breath.
The coroner's jury returned a verdict
holding Mrs. Caldwell for murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Monkey Ruled the Station.

dispatch from Sioux City. Iowa. last
night says: For over one hour today mon
key held possession of the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul passenger station here.
having driven out the waiting passengers
and employees after worsting big police
man. the janitor and the baggageman.
The simian threw peaches through win
dows and mirrors and at all passengers en-
tering the station. After doing much dam
age the creature was dubbed into submis-
sion by the station policeman. who was bad
ly hurt during the fray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
RECEPTION NOT DIsAPPRovEp.
Commissioner West Has Received No
Communication From Mr.. Roosevelt.

When asked today concerning the publica-
don of notice that President Roosevelt
had emphatically vetoed the proposal to
tender him an Informal reception upon his
return to Washington about three weeks
hence. Commissioner West said he had re-
ceived no such notification. On the con-
trary. he said he had every reason to be-
lieve that the reception was not as obtec-
tonable as stated. and that plans for the
event could go forward. 1T Is certain
however. Mr.. West concluded that the
wishes of the President, If expressed, will
be respected"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Iowa Forger Captured.

A dispatch from Chicago last night says:
A search which had lasted for over a year,
and which had extended through Europe,
Mexico and the United States, eliminated
here today in the arrest Of D. r. Wilson,
formerly a prominent politician at Shenan-
doah. Iowa. Wilson is charged with for
geries amounting to 10000. OF which amount
tho First National Bank of Shenandoah.
Iowa, is the principal loser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Token of Appreciation.

The Brotherhood of the Ryland M. f.
Church. 10th and ID streets southwest, con-
tributed beautiful floral piece as a token
Of appreciation upon the return home of
their pastor. Rev. X. l.. Wright. and fam
lily. Sunday. September 3. The pastors
family spent month in the country and
were gladly welcomed back by the church
membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
COL, ANDERSON DEAD.
Correspondent in Time Of the Civil
War

Col. Finley Anderson, field corre-
spondent during the civil war. and later
a member: Of Gen. Hancock's staff. died
yesterday after a lingering illness In q
private hospital in West 23d street New
York.
Col. Anderson was born In Ireland
about sixty-two years ago. He came to
this country when a boy and engaged In
newspaper work.
He represented the Herald In the field
during a portion OF the civil war; He
was appointed by the President assist
ant adjutant general. and was with Gen.
Hancock at Gettysburg and other great
battles. He was wounded at the battle
of Spottsylvania Court House in 1854.
After the war he resumed newspaper and
magazine work.
funeral will be private. Burial Will be In
Cypress Hills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Heavy Fire Damage.

HAvRE. Mont. September "a fire
which began last night. and for . time
threatened the destruction OF the business
section Of this city. La believed to be the
work of an inccndiary. who evidently meant
to destroy Judd's restaurant. in which the
fire originated. or the st. Paul Hotel ad-
joining. Both buildings were burned to the
ground. together with the Silver Dollar ga
loon, the barber shop of ]. G. Robinson
the general store OF the Tung Lung We
ings. The loss. It IL believed. win reach
100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Wreck on Burlington.

DENVER. Col. September g. Word
reached here early today that Burlington
freight train No. II ran into the second SEQ
ton Of passenger train No. ID at Brush.
about thirty-five miles from Denver. A col
ored porter named John Lindsey and a COL
ored cook named Vaughn were killed. One
passenger. name unknown. was killed and
seventeed passengers were injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Death Of Miss Fannie Weeks.

Word reached here today from Livingston.
Mont, announcing the death at that place
yesterday of Miss Fannie A. Weeks. a clerk
In the Treasury Department. whose home
has been at 800 18TH street northwest. Miss
Weeks was spending her vacation In Mon
tana. and expected to return shortly. In
terment will b made here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Asphyxiated By Gas.

PHILADELPHIA. September 5.-George
Johnson, aged forty-five years. and his son
Charles. aged twenty-four years. were as
phyxiated by Illuminating gas in board
ing house here last night The bodies were
found today. The younger johnson served
In the United States army, and was at one
time stationed In the Philippine Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Cotton Convention Postponed.

ASHEVILLE. n. c.. September 5.-Owing
to the non-arrival of several delegates the
first annual convention of the Southern
Cotton Association will not be convened
until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. A
preliminary meeting. however will be held
tonight. President Harvie Jordan, Secre-
tary Cheatham and Theodore Price are ex-
pected to arrive this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05

WILKESBARRE. Pa. September s.
An epidemic of typhoid fever prevails in
the town of Nanticoke. near here. Over
100 cases have been reported to the board
OF health, and so far two deaths have re-
suited. The opening Of public schools has
been deferred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Cable Offices Closed.

CARACAS. Venezuela September 5.-Pur-
suant to the judgment dissolving the con-
tract OF the French Gable Company a pres
idential decree today closed the coast and
overland offices of the company, which re-
mains In charge only of the La Guaira Of
flee for dispatches relating to foreign bust
ness
President Castro has gone to Los Teques.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Fourth-Class Postmasters.

The following fourth-class postmasfers
were appointed today:
Maryland-Carlos. William J. Fairgrieve
New York-Allentown. John Tunstead.
Pennsylvania-Newlin, Britain 8. Bodine.
Virginia-Shenandoah Alum Springs, SUI
san ]. Madison; Upton. James II. Gillespie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
NEW VOLCANO FORMING.
Precipice In Mexico Rising and Ho
Stones Thrown On.

A dispatch from the City Of Mexico last
night says: News from the state of Michoa-
can. Mex. says that Q great volcanic up
heaval threatens the city and valley Of San
terror.
mountain. called Cerro Dolores. about 200
feet square. suddenly moved upward. ana
great masses Of rock. broken loose by the
uphsaval. fell into the valley with thun-
dering noise. For two months slight local
earthquakes have been Of daily occurrence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
To Discuss Franco-German Matter

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BERLIN, September 5.-Chancellor Prince
Won Buelow had a long interview with BIZ
hourd. the French ambassador, yesterday.
DR.. ROsen, German minister to Tangier,
will go to Paris and discuss the Franco
German understanding as to Morocco with
the French ministers, with the minimum of
publicity. before the International confer.
ence upon Moroccan affairs Is held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
In Russian Poland.

WARSAW. Russian Poland. September 8.
No cases of cholera have occurred in Rus
Sian Poland, and the general opinion here
Is that the disease started in Germany. The
Russian authorities have ordered a strict
Of the baggage Of passengers
and trains arriving at the frontier station
of Alexandroff and at all the frontier Gus
tom houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Personal Mention.

DR.. Charles w. Richardson has returned
to the city after a pleasant summer outing
Joseph Harper. deputy clerk of the Police
Court. accompanied by Mrs Harper. will
leave tomorrow for Atlantic City. where
they will spend about a month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Maj. Sylvester to Deliver Address.

Major Richard Sylvester, superintendent
of the metropolitan police and president OF
the International Police Chiefs Association
has accepted the invitation of the New York
State Police Chiefs Association to deliver
an address at the annual convention, which
will be held in Albany, N. Y, next week
Major Sylvester will speak on September Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Russo-Persian Treaty Made.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, September ga st. Petersburg
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany says that one result OF the visit OF
the Shah Of Persia Is Russo Persian COM
mercial treaty under the terms of which
the shah Is prevented from giving conces-
sions to foreigners without the consent OF
Russia. Russian railway construction In
Persis In thereby facilitates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
italian Laborers Injured.

DUBOIS, Pa. September 5.-A hand car
carrying fourteen Italians was in collision
with a work train in the north yards of the
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg railroad
today, seriously injuring six of the for
eigners three OF whom will die. The col
lision was the result OF a dense fog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
LETTER CARRIERS MEET.
Biennial Convention Begins at Port
land Fair.

dispatch from Portland. Ore. last night
says Six hundred delegates to the conven-
ton OF the National Letter Carriers Asso-
citation are In Portland to attend ths bisn-
NAL convention. which began today at the
Lewis and Clark fair. The day was taken
up by informal receptions and entertain
ments. and an evening session. at which
welcoming speeches and responses were de-
livered.
Readjustment OF the insurance branch OF
the order Is to occur. with q view OF max
ing the assessments equitable. Those who
are most vigorously advanced for president
are J. D. Holland of Boston, NJ A. Fits
patrick OF New York. q. d. Davidson OF st.
Louis. and the incumbent. J. A. Keller.
Chattanooga, Atlantic City. Minneapolis
and Canton. Ohio. are urged for the next
meeting place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Red Men at PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA. September 5-The Ma
tional Assembly Of the Improved Order OF
Red Men convened here today. Albert
Schaaf of Bridgeport, Conn.,. presided at to-
days session. The assembly will adjourn
finally TOMORROW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
DIR. Late Dead.

BORDENTOWN. N. J.. September g.
DR.. William NJ. Late died here today at the
residence OF a relative. after an illness Of
two weeks. DR.. Late was a prominent ply
stefan of Bridgeport. Harrison county, w.
Va. and was also president OF the Bridge
port Bank. He was seventy-two years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Given Ten DAYS Notice.

DETROIT. Mich. September 5.-Outfielder
Dick Cooley of the Detroit American
League team today given his ten days
notice OF release by Manager Armour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05

Persons who have arrived recently from
this district declare that the precipice con:
tinues perceptibly TO rise and portions OF
the rock to crumble and fall OF late the
stones have been hot, and volcano u De.
lieved to be In process OF formation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Home Life In Scotland.

Life in q Scotch country house differs In
many ways from the manners and customs
of an English abode. Sport Ia the aim Of
existence. and the ordering Of ths day
dress. drives. games, hours for meals and
eyerything eIse-is regulated By the WIN Of
th4a omnipotsnt daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Historian Dead.

WARREN, r. l., September 5.-Hexkiah
Butterworth, author and historian. died
here today. Death was due to diabetes He
was seyenty-fiv years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Big Power Company for Mexico.

Big Power Company for Mexico.
A dispatch from the City Of Mexico last
night says: The Mexican Power Company,
Philadelphia concern, with an authorized
capital stock OF $1O.O0O.OOO gold. operating
under a New Jersey charter. has been or
ganzed and Is preparing to utilize the
water power Of three rivers in the state of
Mexico, near Toluca. and will send electri-
cal power into this city estimated at 10000
horsepower.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Roosevelt Congratulated,

LIMA. Peru. September 5-The senate
yesterday adopted a resolution asking the
government to congratulate President
Roosevelt on his efforts to bring about the
conclusion of peace between Russia and
Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05

Peruvians for Uncle Sans Navy.
A cablegram from Lima, Peru. last
night says: Hector Mercado. Carlos Ro-
tolde and Leonidas Latorre Gonzale mid
shipmen in the Peruvian navy. left here
today for New York. They will be at
tached to the United States navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Cholera In Prussia.

5.-one new case Of cholera was reported
here today.