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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
VICTIM OF ENRAGED RAM.
Aged Woman Near Hagerstown Fatal
ly Injured.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERsToWN. Md, December Mrs.
Anna Reed, aged seventy years, is dead at
her home along the Potomac river, at Two
Locks this county, the result of being
attacked and seriously injured by an en-
ragged ram Mrs. Reed was crossing field
near her home, when the ram, probably at
tracted by bright red shawl she WAS
wearing. made a furious attack on her Mrs
Reed was knocked down and her face and
body were terribly mutilated When dis
covered. four hours later by the son of a
neighbor, Mrs. Reed was In a semconscious
state. She was removed to her home and
attended by two physicians, but she never
rallied.
Seventeen of the prisoners convicted dur
ing the November term of the circuit court
day by Judge Keedy. The sentences range
from three years in the penitentary down
to three months in the Jail. OF the seven
teen prisoners sentenced all are white but
three. The more important cases included
the following, sent to the penitentiary:
Andrew Shelton larceny Of chickens,
three years; Samuel Breckbill, theft Of a
horse. two years; Harry Fisher, larceny OF
gold ring. eighteen months; Garfield Powell,
coIored larceny of watch and money, two
years and six months. John H. Walters
for having carnal knowledge of two young
girls. was given three years In the house of
correction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
FUSS OVER OYSTER BEDS.
Gov. Warfeld Dispatched Official to
Scane of Trouble

BALTIMORE, Md, December Before
leaving for Princeton today Gov. Warfield
ordered Commander Howard of the state
oyster navy to proceed at once to the scene
of trouble between oyster dredgers and
owners of private beds, which gave rise to
riotous scenes a few days ago at Crisfield,
when Magistrate Kennerly was forced to
reverse a decision of guilty, which he had
pronounced against an FISHERMAN.
Advices from Crisfield are to the effect
that the oystermen declare that the claim
ants of the private beds are the real law
breakers, and movement is on foot to
secure the removal of Magistrate kennerly,
who, according to the oystermen, has in
previous proceedings been systematically
unfair to them. The whole matter will be
taken up by the grand jury, which meets
shortly. Gov. Warf1eld has notified the
sheriff of the county In which the trouble
occurred that the full force of the state,
naval and military, will be used If necessary
to enforce the laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
BLACK HAND AT WORK.
Alleged Blackmailing Methods Prac-
ticed on Immigrants.

NEW YORK. December 2.--Extortions of
the Black Hand gang Of New York have
been extended to the foreign steamers
which arrive here, according to a message
sent to the police today from an incoming
steamer. While still at quarantine station
Captain Baldt of the steamer Flandria,
from the West Indies, asked the police to
meet his steamer when she locked in order
to protect the boatswain, Franco Barbo-
roni. The boatswain. according to the
captains message. hears that his life will
be taken If on landing he does not give all
his earnings to the blackmailers.
Since October Q, Barboronfs superior Off
Ger informed the police, the boatswain has
paid $40 to these men. Even when Bar
boroni remains practically a prisoner on
his vessel during the stay In New York
waters he Is not safe from the Black Hand
gang. for their members include men who
used to belong to the crew of the Flandria
and who sent threats to the boatswain
through their former mates. Captain
Bladt's message today to the police named
a former quartermaster on his ship as lead
er Of the boatswain prosecutors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
NATIONAL CIVIC FEDERATION.
Members of Cancellation Committee
Named-Seth Low Chairman.

NEW YORK, December 2.-The executive
council of the National Civic Federation to-
day elected Seth Low chairman of the
Cancellation committee of the national body
The other members of the committee are:
Representing the public.-Andrew Carnegie.
New York; Cornelius n. Bliss, New York;
Isaac N Selgman, New York; Louis ID.
Brandeis. Boston; Frederick N. Judson, st.
Louis: Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president
University of California; V. e. Macy, New
York; DIR. Albert Shaw. New York.
mployers.-Lucius futile, president Bos-
ton and Maine Railroad Company, Boston;
Frederick d. Underwood, president Erie
Railroad Company, New York; Clarence H.
Mackay president Postal Telegraph Gable
Company. New York; Frederick p. Fish,
president American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company, Boston; Samuel Mather,
Cleveland, Ohio Franklin Macveagh, Chi
cGgo; Charles A. Moore. New York Francis
T. Robbins, Pttsburg; e. NJ. EdslitZ. New
York; Marcus NJ. Marks. New York.
Representing the wage earners.-Samuel
GCnpers, president American Federation of
Labor; John Mitchell, president United
Mine Workers of America; James Duncan
general secretary Granite Cutters National
Union, Quincy. Mass. Daniel J. Keefe, pres
ident International Longshoremen. Marine
and Transport Association. Detroit Mich. :;
William ID. Mahon, president Amalgamated
Association of Street Railway Employees of
America Detroit. Mich; Warren 8. Stone.
grand chief International Brotherhood of
locomotive Engineers. Cleveland. Ohio; E.
T.. Clark, grand chief Order OF Railway
Conductors, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; ]. ]. Han
nahan, grand master Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen. Peoria, IN; p. II. Morris
sey, grand master Brotherhood of Rail-
way Tranmen. Cleveland Ohio; John f.
Tcbin. general president Boot and Shoe
Workers Union. Boston.
A meeting of the committee will be held
December to outline its work for the
coming year. 1t is the purpose of the new
con mttee to appoint local conciliation
committees in all important industrial cen
ters 20 cooperate with the stat eboards or
arbitration and Cancellation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
SIS, 900 DAMAGE SUIT
Instituted by Cumberland Woman for
Injuries in a Fall.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, December o-Nfrs
Jane Conner, an aged lady of Cumberland
by her attorney. Harry r. DonneIiy. today
entered suit against the city of Cumberland
for 5000 damages for injuries sustained
in falling over a tree that had fallen across
a pavement on South Centre street several
nights ago. 1t is alleged the city failed TO
have the obstruction removed and Mrs
Conner, failing to see IL In the dark fell
and badly fractured her right arm, besides
being otherwise injured.
Albert A. Doub, attorney to the board OF
county commissioners for several years
past today rendered his resignation, to
take effect at once. stating that he is in
terested In a number Of savings banks cases
In which the state of Maryland is suing TO
recover taxes ON deposits and that he can
not continue to act for the banks and the
county and help defend these cases against
the county's interests.
The upper portion Of the residence of J.
B. Strawbridge, West Washington street,
and quantity OF his furniture were dam
aged today by FIRE to the extent OF almost
$1,000. tn IRE oststnAted from defective
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
FREDERICKSBURG NEWS
County Supervisors Adopt Stringent
Rules to Protect Game.
FREDERICKSBURG. Va.

Special Dispatch to The Star
FREDERICKSBURG. Va,
December = 1906
The supervisors of the counties of this sec
ton of Virginia have been forced to pro-
vide stringent measures prohib ting the
killing OF birds or wild animals OF anv de-
scrlption from the 1st of January 1906 TO
November l. 1906. They also prohibit the
shipment Of game from the counties. This
action is the result OF the scarcity of game
in this section. 1t is believed that the pro-
lection afforded by the new regulation will
cause an increase by next year.
On account Of the epidemic of diphtherfa
in Stafford and Orange counties the pub
lie schools in those counties have been
closed.
Judge Daniel A Griulsley of the circuit
court of Orange has ordered local option
election to be held In Madison district.
which embraces Orange Court House and
GordonsViiie This district is the only wet
district In the entire county. An election
was held September 1, resulting In a vic
tory for the 'drys" Fraud. charged by the
VETS" was the cause of the order for a
new election. which will be he'd Deem
Der 10
Gov. Montague has designated Judge J.
cember term of the circuit court of SHOT
sylvania county for Judge John E. Mason,
who is Ill at the Mary Washington Hospi-
tai, this city.
The citizens of Spotsylvania Court House
Will shortly make application for a town
charter. Spotsylvania still shows scars of
the battles which We're fought around there
during the civil war Wonderful changes
nave taken place there lately In the way
OF business, and the village Is fast coming
TO the front as one of the most progressive
IN TINS section of the state.
Major r. o. Peatross, a lawyer an ex-
member of the state legislature died at his
home in Bowling Green Caroline county.
wednesday evening after an illness of
short duration. He was seventy years or
age. He leaves a wife, three daughters aud
three sons. Two brothers also survive him.
The Mercer monument which is being
erected by the government in this city, has
arrived and VIII be put in place and boxed
up till spring, when It Will be unveiled.
Spotswood Wexford Warren, sixty-seVen
years old, died this morning at the resi-
dence of Mrs. NJ. c. Roy, In this city, OF
pneumonia He was deaf and dumb, hav-
ing been afflicted from birth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
RIOTS IN BRITISH GUIANA.
Police Killed z Rioting Laborers and
Wounded II.

GEORGETOWN, British Guiana, Decem-
Der 2.-The riots of the wharf laborers con-
tinued throughout Friday. The police fired
on the strikers several times, killing seven
and wounding seventeen. The mob was
very determined and refused to listen to its
own delegates, who had met the governor
and obtained assurances from him that an
inquiry would be made into their grievances
and redress afforded If possible
The delegates advised the men to return
peaceably and to remove their hats as a
sign of acquiescenee. but they became up-
roarious and shouted that they would not
do so. They then got beyond control and
invaded the public buildings, from which
the governor and other officials did not VEN
ture until evening, when they were es-
corted to their homes by policemen VIM
dows throughout the city were smashed
and the electric street railway ceased run
ming.
The rioting continues today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
PLEADING FOR MORPHINE.
Pitiful Plight of Doctor Accused Of
Wife Murder

~ GREENSBORO, \. c., December Mrs
Mathews. who died last night as a result of
ftrychnine and opium, alleged TO have been
administered by her husband, Or. Joseph B.
Mathews, was buried this afternoon at 9
o'clock. Only the immediate members of
her family and a few intimate friends at
tended.
While the services were In progress DR.
Mathews, who is accused of her murder
paced his cell moaning piteously and
pleading for morphine the drug that has
shattered his mind and fortune Quantities
of the drug were taken from him when he
was incarcerated, and without il he de-
ciares he cannot exist
His counsel declared tonight that he
would enter a plea OF insanity for his
client.
DR.. j. b. Mathews. who is under arrest at
Greensboro, y. c., for alleged wife muir
der was at one time a resident of Rich
mond. He studied medicine there and
while living in that city, made a sensational
and very nearly successful attempt TO COM
nit suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
JUDGE OWNS FADs AND FAnc1Es
Revelations Of Letter Read In Court
at New York.

NEW YORK. December Pads and
Fancies." the book of American social ce-
iebrities which came into prominence sew
eral months ago through the announcement
that some of those who figured in the book
had paid many thousand dollars for the
privileges was owned by Justice Joseph M.
Deuel. OF the court Of special sessions of
this city. according to letter read In the
police court today.
The letter was written by Col. W. D.
Mann, publisher of Town Topics weekly
publication. 1t was read by the attorney
for the defense in a suit for libel by Col
Mann against Peter F. Collier and Norman
Hapgood. Incidentally Col Mann testified
that he NANNY owned only one share of
the stock of Town Topics and that either
Justice Deuel. Or Mrs. Deuel. owned thirty
shares. "Fads and Fancies' was printed
by the Town Topics Company.
Other letters purpoftfng to show that
Justice Deuel. was interested in the success
Of Fads and Fancies'' were read by the
attorney for the defense. Among them was
one alleged to have been written by jus
tice Deuel. and addressed to Mr.. Wooster,
an agent for "Fads and Fancies,'' who was
at Palm Beach. Fla. The letter expressed
a. hope that Wooster would meet nice peo-
pie In Florida and continued, "AH of them
are like Davy Crockett's coon. SO that all
you will have to do Is to point your gun
and every heightened citizen Of Palm Beach
Will instantly tumble into your basket.
Col Mann said that he night have writ
ten one letter to Mr.. Wooster, the sub
scription agent for 'Fads and Fancies,"
which was put In evidence by the counsel
for the defense. 1t gave Wooster instruc-
lions how to secure certain names and in
cluded the following suggestions: Gen Fitz-
gerald is a very pompous and vain man and
very rich, and think If approached In the
right way can be captured. You did not
go to Boston, but Thayer Henry Higfnson
and Bigelow ought to be good victims.
Spencer Trask of this city is rich and
vain You must pounce on William s.
Cromwell the minute he returns from Paris.
''Neidringhaus of ST. Louis was at the
Waldorf Astoria yesterday. He is the great
tinplate manufacturer. very rich and very
able man. Go after him. Bernard Baker
Of Baltimore. If you do not mention Or.
Emerson to him and If you do show such
men as Grscom, Morgan. ]. w. Woodward.
Pembroke Jones, etc, think you can get
him Notwithstanding that he declined It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
INDOOR CYCLING.
Season Ushered in at New York With
Features.

NEW YORK, December 2 = The inaoor
cvcline season was ushered in tonight with
a series Of sprints and long-distance races
on the board track in Madison Square Gar
den. There were four features on the pro-
garm. and Matt Downey Of Boston hg-
ured In three of them, beating Teddy BIZ
lington of Newark in two amateur events
and then developing as a professional in
ten-mile International race, which was won
by Frank Kramer of East Orange, N. j. {.
l.. HOLSTER of Springfield, Mass, was sec
ond and Downey third. Time, - minutes
81 is seconds.
In the ten-mile motor-paced race, which
was the last contest on the card, Hugh
Mclean of Boston ran away from the Eng
lish champion, Tommy Hall, winning by
three laps in II minutes 81 1-5 seconds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
LIKENESS rs STRIKING.
Life-Size Statue of Gen. Mcclellan
Completed by Sculptor.

PARIS December 2-The llfe-size eques-
trian statue of General Mcclellan, ordered
by Congress, and just completed by Fred
erick Macmonnies: was shown today in the
sculptors studio. where it was viewed by
Frank H. Mason, the American consul-gen-
eral. In behalf of the State Department.
and by Macnonnies friends. The statue
is of exceptional vigor, the horse and rider
having the animation of the battle field.
Mr.. Mason, who knew Mcclellan In the
field says the generals likeness is striking.
and that the details are exact, even to the
old-fashioned sQuare-toed boots, bullying
sleeve and military SLOUGH hat
The casting of the bronze will now begin
here and thereafter the statue will be ex-
bibited in the national salon. 1t is expected
that it will be shipped to the United States
in time to be unveiled in January, 1907, on
the reservation fronting the British en-
baSsy at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
BALI FOUR PLAYS GOLF
While London Circles Specu-
late Over His Plans
TN THE CABINET CRISIS
KING EDWARD TO HOLD A PRIvY
COUNCIL ON TUESDAY.
He May Request Premier to Retain
Position Until Question is Sub
mittsd to People.
IN THE CABINET CRISIS

LONDON. December 2-Complete ST.
lence was maintained throughout the day
in official circles concerning the cabinet
crisis and consequently political writer's
ana prognosticators Of every shade are
unchecked and the newspapers and political
clubs are talking of little else. Secrecy
regarding Premier BaIfour's' actual inten-
items Is absolute. The premier 10 playing
golf, but viii return to the city Monday.
King Edward will hold privy council
Tuesday and Tuesday night he will be the
guest at Lord Arlington's house party at
Crichel, Wimberne, at which Mr.. Balfour
also will be present, King Edward will
arrive in London Monday and It is under
stood will drive at once to the Smfthfield
fat stock show.
It is considered possible that the premier
may tender his resignation later on Mon
day, but it is believed that no announce
ment of it will be made until after the
privy council meeting Tuesday.
Mentioned to Form Cabinet.
The fact that Sir Henry Campbell-Ba
man will return to London from Scotland
Monday and the positive assertions made
by persons we'll informed on political events
lead to the belief that Sir Henry has de-
cfded to accept the responsibility of form
ing cabinet If the task should be Of
fered him.
No one can be found among well-inform-
ed persons who will say positively whether
the premier has decided on resignation or
the dissolution of parliament. but in any
event 1t is believed that much depends
upon the decision of King Edward him
self, who, 1t is said is quite likely to re-
quest Mr.. Balfour to retain the reins of
government until a verdict of the people
is given in favor of the liberals or of the
conservatives remaining in power
The Associated Press was informed today
that King Edward favors this course but
that he would yield in the event Mr.. Bal
four decides that he cannot with credit
to himself remain In office during cleo
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Yale's New Trainer.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, December .
Trainer John Joseph Mack. who took charge
of Yale's athletes about two months ago.
has shown his right TO take up the work
of Mike Murphy.
There have been fewer Injured men In the
foot ball squad this season than In many
years, and while this may be attributed In
some respects to luck, experience has shown
observe when 1t Is time to give man q
rest or to care for minor injuries which
may prove serious detriment In time Is
an important factor in bringing team Of
athletes out into good form for the climax
OF the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
NOT TO HELP LAWSON.
Cleveland Insurance Policy Holders to
Discuss Investigation.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 2-The
meeting of the policyholders of the Equit-
able, Mutual and New York life insurance
companies, to be held at the Neil House
this afternoon. will not be for the pur-
pose OF deytsing ways and means of as
ststing Thomas w. Lawson, as reported
but 10 form an organization of Franklin CO.
policyholders and to discuss the ihvesti-
cation now being held in New York. Attor-
ney General f. S. Monet, George IT. Spahr.
Judge p. y. Dillon and j. F. Baldwin signed
the call for the meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
BANKERS FOUND GUILTY.
Federal Grand Jury Returns Verdict in
Galieon National Bank Case.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, December 2.-The
federal jury returned verdict Of guilty
today against Otto Hayes president Of the
defunct Gallon (Ohio) National Bank and
also against Edward Flickinger. president
of the Flicklinger Wheel Company OF Gallon
who have been. on trial 4on the charge OF
violating the national banking laws, which
resulted In the failure Of the bank. Coun-
sci for the defendants Immediately moved
tor q new trial and arguments in that con-
nection will be heard next Thursday. Ball
In both cases was increased from 5000 to
$4,000 Hayes and FIickinger were found
guilty on six of the Afty-twO counts re-
turned against them In thu intlictments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
PREPARING TWO GOLFERS.
First Sunday Work at Portsmouth
Since Boxer Incident.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, December 2.-There
Will be Sunday work in the navy yard in
this city tomorrow for the first time since
the fitting out of the naval force for China
at the time Of the Boxer uprising
Ninety-one men were called in the depart
ment Of steam engineering this evening to
work on the Golfers Brutus and Caesar.
which are being fitted for the perilous work
Of towing the great steel floating dry dock
Dewey" from Solomon's Islard, Md, to the
Philippines.
These vessels will leave the navy yard
Tuesday morning for Solonon's Island,
thence the trip to the American possessions
in the far east will begin.
Capt. G. b. Taylor of the Marine Corps
has been detached from the navy yard here
and ordered to Panama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Columbia Track Athletics

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 1.-The affairs
Of the Columbia University track team are
in bad condition and at the present time,
except for a few general plans for next
spring. almost nothing has been done to-
ward organizing team. This confusion is
due directly to the fact that Ernest Hjert-
berg, who for five years trained the squad,
has not returned to Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Need Of the German Turf.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BERLIN. December 2.-Delegates from
the different German racing societies have
just held. a meeting under the presidency
of Herr Won Oertzen, the leading steward
of the Union Club. The different delegates
admitted the truth OF remarks asserting
that the only possible regeneration of the
German turf must commence In the breed
ing studs where fresh. you1G. woll-bred
horses Were essential
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Lake Shore Telegraph Service Crippled.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, December 2.-Tele-
graph and telephone service east of this
city along the lake shore was badly Grip
pied today as result of a heavy sleet
storm Scores of poles are Frustrated ON
all lines between Cleveland and Buffalo.
The Western Union has an extra force of
over one hundred men employed In making
repairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Steamer Western Star Gets OF.

MARQUETTE. Mich, December 2.-The
steamer Western Star. which stranded at
fourteen-mile point Thursday, released her
self today with the assistance OF n strong
wind which deepened the water. She was
not damaged.