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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
NAVAL FIGHT EXPECTED.
Big Vessels May Get Together in q
Few Days.

ST. PETERSBURG, May Is. $50 PIMA
naval action within few days is regarded
as likely within wel-informed naval circles
The Associated Press learns that Admiral
Rojestvensky and Rear Admiral Nebagotoff
Joined forces May 10. No delay was nec-
essary for tho purpose of 'coaling or clean
Ing Nebogatoff's ships, as his division made
stop for this purpose before entering the
Straist of Malacca.
Upon the strength of an untraeeable ru-
NOR an evening paper here announced that
naval battle had commenced. but the ad-
miralty has no confirmation of the report
and dscredits IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
RIGHT to War Service Insignia.

Col. H. P. Mccain of the military secre-
tary's department has informed the COM
manding general, Department of the East,
that "the term service in war, as used in
the uniform regulations, relates to service
as an officer or enlisted man in the mill
tary establishment and does not attach to
the status of civil employe, like con-
tract or dental surgeon, whose services
are secured by contract. While, therefore,
a contract surgeon might wear the war
service insignia for previous service rem
dered as an officer or enlisted man, such in
sigma could not be worn on account of
service rendered as a contract surgeon,
even though he afterward became men,
ber of the regular establishment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
HELD FINAL MEETING.
Canal Commissioners Lunched With
President Prior to Departure.

The executive of the isthmian canal COM
mission held today what will be its last
meeting in Washington for many months
preparatory to leaving for the isthmus
Only routine business was transacted,
Chairman Shonts being authorized to give
the committees approval to the arrange
ments already made for the maintenance OF
parity of the Panama coin in the canal zone
and for the uniformity of exchange with
New York.
Accompanied by Secretary Taft, Chair
man Shonts, Chief Engineer Wallace and
Governor Magoon called at the White House
at l 30 o'clock this afternoon by invita-
tion to lunch with the President and to dis
cuss their forthcoming visit to the isthmus.
They will leave Washington at midnight
for New York to attend the meeting of the
Panama railroad directors tomorrow, and
will sail on the following day on the Sc
gurancia for Colon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
AT BAD NAUHEIM.
Secretary Hay Taking a Course of
Baths.

BAD NAUHE1M, May 15.-Frank H. Ma
son, American consul general at Berlin, re-
mains here as Secretary Hays constant
companion, relieving him of correspondence
and other work while Mrs Hay is absent
In Paris. Mr.. Hay took his fifteenth bath
today. The course includes six more, which,
however, are not taken every day. The
Secretary, therefore, will remain here prob
ably ten days longer.
r. S. Reynolds Hit, second secretary of
the Berlin embassy, recently transferred
as first secretary of the embassy at Rome,
arrived yesterday, and Charlemagne Tower,
the ambassador to Germany, is expected
here Thursday.
Mr.. Hay, according to his present inten-
ton, will visit Berlin before leaving Ger
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15

day and night by guards Secretary F. w
Job Of the Employers Association and
Robert J. Thorne Of Montgomery Ward &
Co. admitted today having received many
threats.
Talk of State Troops.
Mayor Dunno, for the first time during
the teamsters' strike made the definite dec
laration today that call for state troops
would promptly follow spread of the
strike, accompanied by violence.
Riot Among School Boys.
A small-sized riot among the boys of the
Carpenter public school today was quelied
by the police. Rocco di Solvia, a teams ter.
was arrested charged with melting the riot
For days there have been rumors that IL
non-union teamsters attempted to deliver
coal to the school there would be trouble
To-day number of the boys from the
Washington public school, together with
others from the Carpenter, gathered and
tried to start strike" A riot call was
turned in and the mob was dispersed.
The danger of a -four famine in Chicago,
resultant from the stoppage of deliveries to
retail and wholesale g-ocers, became more
serious today. according to officials of the
Wenig Teaming Company whose teams
have been tied up for a week. Many of the
retail groceries throughout the city, as well
as the big wholesale houses are reported
entirely out of flour.
Accused of Murder Accessory.
Charles Casey, business agent of the Car
riage and Wagonmakers' Union, no. 4, as
cused of being an accessory to the murder
of Chas. j. Carlstrom. who, it is alleged,
was brutaliy beaten to death by alleged
hired thugs, waived examination today and
was held to the criminal court without bail.
The examination of Casey's four compan-
ions in the alleged plot was continued till
May 25. With one exception the bonds of
these men were fixed at $4,000.
The bonds of Henry ]. Neuman. financial
secretary of Carriage and Wagonmakers'
Union No. 4, who was arrested at the same
time as Casey, were fixed at $4,000. I'm
able to furnish the necessary bonds the
men were returned to Jail.
The police are centering their efforts to-
day toward the capture of George Mailer,
ex-president of the union. Mailer, accord
ing to the police. took an active part in the
plans for what is declared to have been
systematic "slugging crusade" against nom
union men,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
HARRISBURG WRECK VICTIMS.
Three Of the "a Able to Leave Hospital
for Their Homes.

HARRISBURG. Pa. May 15.-Three OF
the thirty-four wreck victims at the Har-
risburg hospital were able to leave for
their homes today. and the condition of
several others is such that they expect to
30 home in a few days. Those who went
away today were Samuel Best of Philadel-
phia and Mrs. Frank Allies and infant of
Pittsburg, none OF whom was seriously In
jured.
All of the Victims with the exception of
Joseph Eberley OF New York, Harold FL
fret OF Philadelphia, George Loefler of
Pittsburg and Mrs. Anton Peter OF Cleve-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Hopes for Jockey Fuller's Recovery.

NEW YORK. May 15.-At st. Mary's
Hospital, Jamaica, L. l.. today it was said
that Grover Cleveland Fuller. the Jockey
who fell from his horse in mix-up on the
opening day at the Jamaica track. was
doing well and that unless some unforeseen
complications should arise his recovery was
assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Medals for Bravery Recommended.

The Secretary of War has suggested to
the Secretary of the Treasury the award
of life saving medals to Thomas Rich
ards, Charles White and Thomas Thomp-
son, all of ST. Michael, Alaska, for brav-
cry in rescuing Capt. Polite and two In
dians who were caught in an ice drift and
carried out to sea last February. The in
cident was reported to the War Depart
ment by the commanding officer of Fort St.
Michael, Alaska, with the recommendation
for the award Of life saving medals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Personal Mention,

Mr.. Fred n. Whaley, who is a delegate to
the Travelling Mems Protective Association
convention at Savannah leaves today to at
tend the gathering. After the work Of the
convention is over the delegates expect to
take trip to Cuba as the guests of the
city of Savannah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
To Examine West Point Cadets.

A board of medical officers, consisting of
Maj. Charles F. Mason surgeon; First
Lieut. Thomas L. Rhoads, surgeon, and
First Lieut.. George NJ. Ekwurzel, assistant
surgeon, has been appointed to meet at
West Point, n. Y. on the 1st of next month,
for the physical examination of the cadets
of the graduating class at the Military
Academy. The board will also examine
such other cadets and candidates for admis-
sion to the academy as may be ordered be-
fore it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Inquiry Resumed Wednesday.


BY AssOc1ated Press.
NEW YORK, May 15.-It was stated at
the Office of the state superintendent of In
surance in this city today that Mr.. Hen
bricks is not expected to be in New York
until tomorrow to resume his Investigations
of the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
At the office of the Equitable Society it was
said that Mr.. Hendricks was not expected
to take up the inquiry again before We'd
neSday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Triton has lept Hampton Roads for
Washington, the Stewart has left Pen AGO q
for Norfolk and the Potomac has left Guam
tanamo for Pensacola.
The Cincinnati and Ell Cano have arrived
at Cavite, the Leonidas at Monte Christi,
the Minneapolis at New London, the Rocket
at Washington, the Yankee at Key West,
the Arkansas at Annapolis and the Caesar
at Lamberts Point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
ALL STORES HE NEEOS
Rogestvensky Not to Tax
France Further.
NO USE FOR PORTS
BELIEVED THAT RUSSIAN SQUAD
RoNS ARE NEAR EACH OTHER.
Jointure Not Effected Possibly Due to
Accident-Indo-Ch China
Notes.
NO USE FOR PORTS
Special Dispatch to The Star.

LONDON, May 15.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Pail Mall Gazette
says 1t is believed at the Russian admiralty
that the squadrons of Admirals Rojestven-
sky and Niegobatoff are in communication
but that they have not yet effected juno
tion possibly owing to an accident on board
one of Niebogatoff's ships.
The admiralty feels assured that, as Ro-
jestvensky now has all the stores he can
need he cannot compromise France in the
future by using her ports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
KOCH JURY DISCHARGED.
Failed to Convict Him Of the Gebhardt
Murder

MANKATO, Mimi, May 15-The jury be-
fore whom Dr. G. r. Koch a dentist, was
tried on the charge Of numbering DR.. L. A.
Gebhardt reported to Judge Cray today
that 1t was unable to agree. Judge Cray
sent the jury back for further deliberation.
After two hours the jury was again called
into court. Upon the foreman's announce
ment that no verdict could be agreed upon
Judge Cray discharged the jury This is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
THE EQUITABLE CASE
REORGANIZATION OF MUTUAL
IzAT1oN COMMITTEE LIKELY.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, May 15.-Cross purposes
and dissenson in the policy holders COM
mittee of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society have brought the efforts of this
committee on the matter of naturalization
to such a pass that reorganization of its
personnel is expected in a few days.
A meeting to decide upon this was pro-
posed today, and several members of the
committee said that until the reorganiza-
ton is effected no definite work can be
accomplished. At the head of the COM
mittee are John D. Crimmins and Lawyer
Frank H. Platt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
CHINESE OFFICIALS ALERT.
Cruisers Dispatched to Enforce Neu-
trality-Watching the Fleet.

HONGKONG, May ia correspondent
telegraphing from Hollow May IL, via
Haiphong, says he interviewed Weihan. di-
rector of the Whampoa Naval School,
whom the Chinese government dispatched
to the Island of Hainan to inquire into the
reported presence of the Russian fleet in
those waters. He accompanied the COM
mander of the Chinese cruiser Hs.ng Hang.
He said that the cruiser Kwang Yu had
been dispatched to the southern coast of
Hainan to watch Yuin Kan and other
bays, and that the gunboat Foops, which
arrived here May 12. would sail on Sunday
to watch the northeast coast of the island.
Competent men have been stationed in the
various districts to report events imme-
diately.
Weiilan had no news of the Russian fleet,
but was of the opinion that 1t would pass
Hainan coast. neither coal nor proviS-
Ions could be had there.
Ships Off Gaya Isle, Borneo.
Special Dispatch TO The Star
HONGKONG. May 15.-The steamship
Sanda Kan. which arrived from Borneo to-
day, reports that the governor of British
Borneo was informed May that five bat
teshfps We're anchored off Gaya island,
which is on the northwest coast.
No Ships Near Hainan Island.
A correspondent at Hainan, having re-
turned from a trip around the island. tel
egraphs that on Saturday there were no
Russian ships in Leaongsoe Gealong or
kultnkan bays Nothing Russian has been
reported in that quarter since May 1.
Russian Fourth Squadron Reported.
Special Dispatch to The Star
COPENHAGEN, May 15.-The Danish
authorities have been notified that the Rus
sian fourth Baltic squadron will pass
through Danish Waters on its way to the
Tar east in the course of a week or two.
Russian Fleet in Hon Koe Bay.
TOKYO. May 10, p.m.-It is definitely
known that Rear Admiral Rojestvensky.
after temporarily leaving Hon Koe bay on
May $. re-entered the bay and continues
at anchor there.
Thirteen Warships Sighted.
SINGAPORE, Straits Settlements. Nav
15.-Thirteen Russian warships were sighted
May II off Cape varella, about fifty miles
north of Kamranh bay by the steamer
Jason. which arrived here today
British Steamer Conhscated.
NAGASAKI May 15, p.m.-The naval
prize court at Sasebo has confscated the
British steamer Syiviana
The Sylviana. a vessel of e. 1S7 tons. was
captured on February 20 last bound for
Vladivostok with Cardiff coal on board
The place of her capture was not reported
at the time.
Embargo on Coal to Saigon.
TOKYO, May 10, noon.-The government
has prohibited the expectation of coal to
Saigon. The embargo is to continue so
long as the Russian fleet is in Indo- Chinese
waters.
ScIutinizing Coal Permits.
SHANGHAI. May 15-The customs Off
cials here now carefully scrutinize all ap-
plications for permits to export coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
BERLIN SURPRISED.
Paris to Send Special Envoy to Crown
Princes Wedding.

says:
The surprising news comes to us from
Paris that the French government has de-
wedding of the Crown Prince Frederick
William to Duchess Cecilia of Mecklen-
burg-Schwerin, June 6. This has been de-
termined upon in principle by the French
cabinet, and will be further discussed at
another sitting, at which the personnel of
the delegation will be considered, whether
1t shall be of civil officials, of military, or
of both civil and military officials
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
MURDERoUs H1GHwAYmEN.
Mortally Wounded Man in Chicago
Street-Three Suspects Held.

Street-Three Suspects Held.
Special Dispatch to The Star
CHICAGO, May 15-Michael White was
stabbed and mortally wounded by one of
three highwaymen, who attacked him after
L O'Clock this morning at Indiana and Pine
streets The murderer stabbed White in
the chest, near the heart. inficting a wound
that resulted in his death while the police
OF the Chicago avenue station were remov-
ing him to hospital
Ihree men were arrested in an hour by
Sergt. Pearsall and Detectives McNally and
Ahbey. a biood-stained knife was found in
ene possession OF one of them, causing
capt Healy to declare he believed the right
man had been caught. The accused man.
George Plummer, denies the accusation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Assigned to the Coast Squadron.

The announcement was made at the Navy
Department today that the cruisers New
ark and Atlanta and the training ship
Hartford have been assigned to the coast
squadron, commanded by Rear Admiral
Dickens. This will make available three
more vessels for the joint army and navy
maneuvers in Chesapeake bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The Star sent to them by mall
In order that they may keep In
formed about Washington affairs. In
most instances The Star will be at
the breakfast table the next day and
give all OF the news from washing
ton OF the day before. The address
may be changed as frequently as
desired. The price OF The Star by
mail daily and Sunday is 90 cents
per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
AFRICAN METHoDIsTs AROUSED

W1lKeSOaTTe OOmlule suspended inca
ter-Goers From Communion.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
WILKESBARRE, Pa, May 15.-All men,
bers Of the African Methodist Church cf
Scranton who attended the Williams and
Walker performance of Down in Da-
honey have been suspended from COM
munion for three months by Rev. H. c. C.
Atwood, the pastor, and threatened with
dismissal from the church If the offense is
ever repeated.
Rev. Atwood says that officers and mem
bers OF the church who denied their Lord
and indulged in such worldly pleasures as
furnished by the performance must suffer
for 1t, and they will be expelled from the
church il they go to the theater again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Secretary Morton on a Cruise.

Secretary Morton, accompanied by Mrs.
Morton and a party of friends. is on g.
cruise down the Potomac on the United
States ship Dolphin. The Secretary is ex-
pected back in the morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Admiral Dewey Better.

The condition of Admiral Dewey. who
was taken i'll Saturday in New York and
who returned to his home in this city yes
terday, is reported today to be better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Wires Out Of Norfolk Down.

NORFOLK. Va, May 15.-All sea coast
telegraph wires out from Norfolk today are
down as the result OF the severe storm last
night. which unroofed coast cottages and
did other damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
To Be Examined for Promotion.

Second Lieut.. William H. Reayes, Artil-
lery Corps. has been ordered to Fort Mon
roe, Va, for examination for promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
RACE TRACK TRAIN DITCHED.
Fireman Probably Fatally Injured
Some Passengers Hurt

NEW YORK, May ia race track tram
bound for Belmont Park, consisting of ten
cars, was ditched this afternoon near
Woodhaven Junction, Long Island
The. fireman of the train Is probably IA
tally injured A number of passengers were
hurt. The accident occurred on the Attain
tic division of the Long Island railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
BASE BALL MEN RELEASED.
Charges Against Them for Sunday Ball
Playing Dismissed.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, May 15.-Louis Ritter,
catcher, and Malcolm w. Eason, pitcher, of
the National League Brooklyn team, were
discharged today by Magistrate Dooley in
the Adams street court, Brooklyn. Both
men were arrested three weeks ago at
Washington Park for playing ball on Sun
day during contest. open to the public.
Magistrate Dooley said In discharging the
men: Il am following the decision of the
court of special sessions, which ruled a
year ago that the men were not violating
the law in similar case. l feel bound to
accept the superior courts judgment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Wrestler Threatened With Fever

ST. LOUIS, May 15.-George Hacken-
schmidt. wrestling champion OF the world,
is threatened with typhoid. He has can
celed his exhibitions for Boston and Mon
treal and left for New York this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
The Hackensack Post Office.

Senator Kean and Representative Allen OF
New Jersey called on the President with E.
L. d. Hester. chairman of the Bergen coun-
ty republican committee, and w. H. Mack
ay Of Rutherford. in connection with the
Hackensack postoffice. President Roose-
welt desired to give the place to William
LETTERS, a well-known employe OF the Sem
ate, but the local republicans had promised
to support T. c. Cumming. After confer
ence with the President It was agreed that
Cumming should be appointed and that Mr..
Jeffers should be cared for In some other
position, not yet determined upon.
Mr.. Jeffers has been the chief operator In
the telegraph room of the Senate and un-
derstood that he was to remain in his posi-
ti0n. Vice President Fairbanks. however.
has selected some one else and Mr.. Jeffers
must be provided for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Ships Off Gaya Isle, Borneo.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
HONGKONG May 15.-The steamship
Sanda Kan, which arrived from Borneo to-
day. reports that the governor of British
Borneo was informed May that five bat
tleships We're anchored off Gaya island
which is on the northwest coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
Many Threatening Letters.

Fully one hundred letters threatening
death have been received by the half dozen
men who have been given wide publicity
as managers of the employers end OF the
teamsters strike. Serious consideration is
being given the letters since exposures
made by a confession OF hired thug that
he and others made business OF slugging
here at the rate of $16 per person siugged.
Bodyguards are now attending all the prin-
cipais on the employers side of the
'teamsters' strikA and all are accompanied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-15
No Ships Near Hainan Island.

A correspondent at Hainan, having re-
turned from a trip around the island. tel
egraphs that on Saturday there were no
Russian ships in Leaongsoe Gealong or
kulinkan bays. Nothing Russian has been
reported in that quarter since Nav L
The news & observer., 1905-12-06
THE FULLEST REPORTS.

The News and Observer highly ap-
preciates the many expressions of ap-
proval of the remarkably full and cor
ence which adjourned in Wilson on
Mo lay afternoon The report was
well and conscientiously done by Mr.
Edward l.. Conn, ,of the regular staff
Mr.. Conn also reported the meeting OF
the Presbyterian Synod at its recent
session at Red Springs. The work
was so satisfactorily done that the Mod
orator wrote a letter to the editor OF
the paper thanking it,. in the name OF
the church, for sending Mr.. Conn to
report the Synod. Tonight the Bap-
tist State Convention will meet in
the Baptist Tabernacle and continue
i'm session until Monday. The Baptist
hosts in the State, who cannot accept
Raleigh's warm hospitality. will find
full and interesting reports in The
News and Observer. The work will be
done by Mr.. Conn, who is a delegate
to the Baptist State Convention from
the First Baptist church of Raleigh
His membership in the convention and
his deep interest. in the, work of his
church guarantee reports that will be
appreciative and reliable.
The annual gatherings of the re-
ligious organizations of the State are
of vital interest to North Carolina, not
alone from a religious standpoint, but
as well from the standpoint of MAX
ing good. citizens, for they are fore
most in chaPa eter building, and the
world is coming more than ever to
realize that personal integrity and
lofty character are the first essentials
of good citizenship
The News and Observer, speaking
for the city of Raleigh, extends a
cordial welcome to the 1000 delegates
who will honor Raleigh by their pres
The news & observer., 1905-12-06
MORE COTTON TO THE ACRE.

Several statements showing large
yields of cotton have been printed in
these columns, showing that farmers
are every year more and more quit
ting the practice of being contented
with small yield to the acre. CT. w.
Long of Rowan, has this year raised
) 1-2 bales of 500 pounds each on
four acres, and from eight acres he
picked nine bales of the same weight.
Another farmer in Rowan raised l.
900 pounds from three fourths of an
acre. And Rowan is not regarded py
Eastern farmers as equal to Edge
combe and Arson as cotton counties
The labor problem and other things
admonish the farmer that he shoulo
not plant any land in cotton unless
with fair seasons it will produce al
least one half bale of cotton to the
acre A farmer can't make a living
upon the old plan of making one talrd
of bale of cotton to the acre.