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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
(ScrIpps News Association.)

VUCfIPPS 1NCWS <SSsOCIdNIofI'J
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Senator
Armstrong, chairman of the insur-
ance investigation committee, said
this morning he hoped there would
be five sessions this week and that
the work will be done by the end
of the month, but it would, if nee
essary, continue after Jan. 1, with
out new resolution of the legisla-
ture.
Geo. D. Eldridge, vice president
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
RAILROADS
GO FREE
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
KANSAS CITY, Dec. 4.-Federal
Judge Philips today dismissed the
contempt proceedings brought by
the government against various
railroads for alleged disobedience
of the Injunction issued in 1902
forbidding the granting of rebates
on certain commodities.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
NEW QUARTERS
AT FORT CASEY
(Scripps News Association.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. A.
Plans have been approved by the
quartermaster general of the army
for civilian engineers quarters and
fuel shed at Fort Casey, Wash, and
for engineers quarters at Point Bo-
nita, Cal The latter project is to
be done by hired labor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
WISCONSIN
LEGISLATURE
IN SESSION
(Scripps News Assoclatiou.)

NSNT IPPS +NVWS NSSUOIdtIUH'J
MADISON, Wis, Dec. 4. The
legislature met at o'clock this af-
ternoon in special session. The
governor has guarded we'll to this
moment the converting and the rea-
son for calling them together.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
CURZON IS
IN LONDON

fScripps News Association.)
LONDON. Dec. 4.-Lord and
Lady Curzon arrived today and
were met by a great crowd of dis
tinguished citizens, and given a
warm reception.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
PANIC ON
bOURSf
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Associatfon.)
PARIS, Dec. 4.-There was a
panic on the bourse this morning
as a result of international COM
plications over Russian, Turkish
and Moroccan affairs. The trou-
BILE with Germany over the Turkish
situation is threatened.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
BOOSTER CLUB
MEETS TONIGHT

The regular meeting Of the 1907
900 club win be held at the cham
Der of commerce rooms this eve-
ming at o'clock. This will be the
last regular meeting Of this organ
ization until after the holiday sea-
son. 49, 49,, s,.>.l./
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
INSANE MRS. BERRY WAS
EMPLOYED IN SPOKANE

old Chelsea Kells was thrown from
a train and killed while stealing a
ride from a neighboring town to see
the woman.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
Cannon
I SPEAKER

(scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. A.
The house at 1 o'clock by party
vote elected Cannon speaker. Dem
ocratic opponent was Williams of
Mississippi.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
SOLDIERS
MUT|N|ED
fscrinne News Assoc,at,or ,

(Scripps News Association.)
BERLIN, Dec. 4.-Dispatches to-
day state that mutinies among the
Warsaw, kurskminik, Saratoff,
kherdon, Novgorod, Grodno and
kharkeff have occurred.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
WAS HELD UP
THEN ROBBED

r. A. LaPonce reports to the po-
lice this morning that he was held
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-04
[Xp[(T TO
R[A(H TIL
dad TO-DAY

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 4.-Res-
cuers at the Diamondville mine are
nearing the 18th level and expect
to unearth IS dead today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
URGES LOWER DUTIES
PHMIPPINH OFFICIAL BEFORE
WAITS AND MEANS COMMITTEES.

W. G. Wellborn. Philippine secretary OF
agriculture, appeared today before the ways
and means committee In support OF the
movement for tariff reduction for the
Philippine Islands He devoted much time
to q discussion OF wages In the Philippines.
and said the average wages Of laborers u
not less than % cents day. or nearly
twice the amount represented by opponents
Of tarfn reduction. Az the work accom-
piished by the Iaborers IL small. he said.
American beet sugar growers have no moro
reason to fear Philippine sugar laborers
than Iowa farmers have to fear the negro
In the Mississippi corn fields. who works for
90 cents q day.
Mr.. Wellborn made detailed analysis
OF reports by the government on sugar pro-
ductfon in the Philippines, and showed that
many OF the statements in the reports were
made by inexperienced men. who have
changed their views since the reports were
written. He said the sugar lands in the
islands are limited and much less fertile
than was represented by the American
sugar interests. On account of the preva-
lence Of disease among work animals, Mr..
Wellborn said the planters are badly handi-
capped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
18th Street to Be Extended.
PATHETIC GRIEF OF FATHER.
italian Lavished His Wealth on Idol Of
His Heart.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PITTSBURG. December 1S.-For love of
the child whom he idolized more than life
Antonio Barclay, an Italian fruit vender
here, lavished on her dead body his entire
fortune and years of toll amounting to
s., 900. Little twelve-year-old Marie Bar
clay was the idol OF the East End italian
colony. She died Wednesday, and hundreds
of persons in the colony were grief stricken.
Her funeral, which was held yesterday from
S. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church.
was the most unique and pathetic ever seen
here. The father ordered from New York a
specially designed casket to hold the re-
mains of his beloved child. It was mounted
with Roman gold and lined with blue velour.
On 1t rested a solid gold crucifx, studded
with pearls. The casket and crucif1x cost
50, 500.
The child's body was robed In blue silk
shroud of the costliest texture money could
buy. 1t was trimmed with costly lace, and
around the neck of the little one was a
pearl necklace worth $500. The flowers and
decorations represented an outlay Of 81, 600.
The funeral cortege consisted of 800 car
rfages.
When the body of the child had been low
cred into the grave at ST. Marys cemetery
the father had nothing left but his business
as fruit vender.
ut is enough" he said, sorrowfully. 'sIt
will be sufficient for the little while until I
go to my child"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
GENERAL ORDERS ISSUED.
s. W. Y. Camp Observation-Disclosures
Makes Appointment--Ne Year Plans.


s. W. v. Camp Observation-Disclosures
Makes Appointment-New Year Plans.
General orders No. OF the Department
OF the District of Columbia, United Span
ish War Veterans. were issued today by
Commander John Lewis Smith and coun-
tersigned by Department Adjutant q. p.
Rausch. They announce the resignation of
Department mastering Officer r. B. Leach
owing to his removal from Washington,
and the appointment to that Office Of ]. G.
Jirikowie Of Mckinley Camp. Regret Is ex-
pressed because of the resignation Of MI.
Leach and he is praised for his devotion to
duty while an officer of the department.
Announcement Is made of the disband-
ment of Mckinley Camp and Adjt G. E..
Rausch Is designated to take charge Of Its
charter, books, etc.
to appear at Spanish War Veterans Hall.
Tie 9Th street northwest, at $3.50 o'clock on
the morning of Jaffuary 1. 1906. in full reg
ulation uniform, where possible, to pay
their respects to their distinguished COM
rade. President Theodore Roosevelt"
Those without uniforms are requested to
wear dark clothes and white gloves, and q
full turnout Is urged.
Commander Smith also announces that
the annual visitations, inspections and in
stallation OF officers of the several camps
staff will take place at the first stated
meeting of each camp in January. 1908. 1t
Is requested that the blue and gray uniform
and campaign hat be worn at all meetings
and functions by the members Of the or
ganization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
ELEcTRocUrED IN HIS CELLAR.
Fatal Accident to Norfolk Electrician
Last Night.

NORFOLK. Va, December 1S.-Crawford
c. Cooke, aged twenty-six years. an electric
clan employed in the Norfolk navy yard.
was electrocuted in the cellar of his new
home in this city last night. Cooke went
into the cellar to look after his furnace FIRE
and attempted to turn on an electric light
while standing on damp concrete flooring.
AS he did so he was charged with 1890 volts
of electricity and died while his aged mother
looked on. and was only held back from
rushing to his rescue and certain death for
herself by Mrs. Hattie Chase, who. with the
mother. had been attracted to the cellar en-
trance by the shrieks and groans OF the
dying man.
Coroner knight, following an investiga-
ton. reported that the main wire supplying
the house electrical current in the Park
place section became crossed with the ordi-
nary wire of 105 volts leading to the Cooke
and other residences.
Several persons In the same neighborhood
received light shocks when they turned on
their lights. but all but Cooke were at the
time standing on dry wooden surface
Cooke Lived with his mother, whose only
support he was. His body viii tonight be
forwarded to his former home at Bern
hards Bay. oswego county. N. Z. Cooke
was unmarried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
RECEIVED BY PRESIDENT.
School officials Assured of His Interes
in Centennial Celebration.


In presenting officials of the public schools
and civic organizations to the President In
connection with the reception at the White
House in honor of the school centenary
Commissioner Macfarland said:
Commissioner mcfarland In presenting
the members OF his party to the President,
referred to the fact that five years ago. this
the centenary Of the District of Columbia
began under the invitation of President Nc
Kinley in this room. LAS governor of New
York" he continued, addressing the Presi-
dent, you honored us with your presence.
Today under your invitation, we begin in
this room the celebration of the centennial
anniversary of the public school system
of the national capital. by presenting to
you, the board of education and Others
who have worked officially in the develop
ment of that system.
President Thomas jefferson was the pres
ident of the first board OF public school
trustees, and every other President has
taken an interest in our schools; and, since
1878 Congress has contributed one-half of
their maintenance from the national treas
ury, to supplement the contribution of the
ciLizeHs. who heretofore brayely carried
the whole burden.
knowing your great interest and long
service in the cause ofeducation from kim
dergarten to university, and especially IN
the common schools. with their essential
training for citizenship, we are assured or
your sympathy in the exhibit made this
week of the century's results.
The President agreed with Mr.. Macfar-
land that the public schools were the most
American Of our institutions. and referring
TO the fact that his own children had been
educated and were being educated In part
in the public schools of Washington, he
sal dthat the advantages to them had been
incalculable. Fully approaching the value
of the higher education. he laid great stress
upon the Importance an an institution Of
the public schools, referring othem as
factories OF American eli tizenship," and
pointing out how they welded into American
unity the children of foreign-born parents
In this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
FIVE MEN BADLY HURT IN FIGHT
AT RossLYN.

Five Georgetown men were participants
In stabbing ARRAY in the quiet village
of Rosslyn. Va, last night about o'clock
at resort conducted by Grafton Savage.
Two Of the young men are now in seri-
GUS condition as a result Of dangerous
wounds said to have been inflicted by Saw
age with q dirk knife. Charles Mertz
thirty-one years old. living at ITO Wis
consin avenue, was badly cut on the head
and was stabbed in the left forearm and
left shoulder, and It is feared blood poison
will set in as result Of the injuries.
Homer Wells. thirty-five years old. living
on Canal road, another member OF the
party. was stabbed in the breast. Henry
Copperthite, 3142 street; J. B. West, Ca
nal road. and James w. Goodwin, 1928
Prospect avenue, came out of the fracas
uninjured.
According to the statements OF the police
the five men left Georgetown early in the
evening, and crossing the Acqueduct bridge
went over INTO Virginia for a little fun:
They struck Savage's place feeling In
hilarious mood and demanded admittance
to the resort. After gaining admission to
the place, 1t Is said. they became involved
in controversy with Savage. Mertz and
Wells, 1t Is said, attempted to clean out
the place. and to protect himself Savage Is
alleged to have seized the weapons near
him.
Savage is said to have been rendered un-
conscious from the loss of blood. but re-
vived later and eluded the police. Mertz
and Wells were brought to the Georgetown
end Of the bridge by their companions. and
the story Of the affair was related to Po-
liceman J. A. Hall. who summoned the
patrol wagon and conveyed the injured
men to Georgetown University Hospital for
treatment. The District has no jurisdiction
over the case and any prosecution which
may follow will be instituted by the Alex
andria county authorities.
Bette Bowen, a colored woman, was
knocked down and brutafly beaten by a
young white man. who Is said to have tried
TO rob her Of her earnings last evening
about IL 80 o'clock. The affair took place
near the canal on Jefferson street, while
the woman was on her way home from the
evenings work. She was nearing her
house at 1925 Jefferson street when q we'll
dressed man about twenty-five years Of
age jumped from behind the corner OF a
dark alley and struck the woman across
the head with a cane. almost beating her
into insensibilfty. She put up brave fight
and almost released herself from the
clutches of her assailant, but was too weak
to withstand his terrific blows. The screams
of the woman aroused the occupants of
dwelling a half block away and the man
was frightened away. The woman told her
story to the police of the seventh precinct
and she says she can identify her assailant
IL he Is caught
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18

victim of q conspiracy and haAy done no
wrong that fact would have been. estab-
lfshed had the Senate promptly taken up
the charges and Investigated them.
The only question that would come be-
fore u.s." said Mr. Bailey. IS whether g
senator has trafi1cked In his great once. II
not, we should certify the facts before
the world. / protest against leaving tho
Senate to suffer under the ribald jest that
has already been heard as to the nature
OF the men who compose It.
The Senate had never before been COM
posed of men OF higher character. The
very statute that puts a prohibition against
senators entering upon certain classes OF
practice before the departments was called
forth by the custom among senator's OF the
good old times. He believed that senators
have confidence In the honesty Of the MEM
bers of the Senate.
Mr.. Bailey's remarks were received with
the closest attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
News Briefs.

Mrs. John II. Lashaway. aged seventy
her misunderstanding. Mrs. L. Eashaway
killed at Weston. Ohio. yesterday while
crossing q track OF the G. III. q d. road.
The bodies Of tina two women were fright
fully mangied. They died instantly and
the baby only lived ave minutes.
Charles B. Eames. founder and Woe presi-
dent OF thu St. Louis Credit Clearing House.
was instantly killed last night at hls home
In ST. Louis by shot from an old rlfic
the stock
Foreign Minister TittonI Of italy and
Count Molfke. the Dauish minister. have
signed treaty under the terms Of which
submit to The Hague tribunal Al contro-
yersies arising between them.
Fine furn worth @200.QQQ vera desfroyed
York n Tie establishment o& Max PtaasezEi
= Co., xA0311n1e flIrr<ex9 ana 11ahUface
tl1Eere of b
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
AN OPEN SECRET.
Failure Of Komura to Conclude Chinese
Negotiations.


TOXIC, December 1S.-The continued fail
ure Of Baron Komura to conclude the nego-
tiations with the Chinese government at
Picking which were begun after the conclu-
sion OF the Russo-Japanese war Is an open
secret. It is believed by some Japanese here
that the extent of Japans concessions are
such as viii fail to secure what they think
should have properly been her acquisitions
as the result of the treaty at Portsmouth
For example, the building of the Kirin
Chang Chung railway has not been conced-
ed and the stationing of railway guards is
not to be permitted. leaving the work in the
hands of the police, who will be withdrawn
when the period for the withdrawal Of
troops expires
China's firm attitude Is believed to be due
to combined pressure indirectly exerted by
Russia, France and Germany. The outcry
against the alleged weakness OF the cabinet
is increasing. and some persons advocate
the suspension of the Picking negotiations.
The kindness of the Emperor of Germany
to former japanese prisoners of war on
their way home Is appreciated. but the Jap
anese appear to be distrustfui Of his style
Of diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
Convicted Chicago Banker paroled

SVAV1cV00 OMCago BANKER Paroled.
The state board OF pardons at Springfield
Ill, has ordered the parole Of E. s. Dreyer.
convicted OF withholding funds belonging
to the West Park board Of Chicago. The
funds were deposited in the National Bank
OF Illinois. which went into the hands Of
a receiver January /. 1897. After the ap-
po4ntment OF Mr.. Dreyer's successor de-
mand was made upon Dreyer for funds
belonging to the park board He failed to
turn over these funds and was indicted.
tried. convicted and sentenced to the peni-
tentiary. About 90 per cent of the park
board funds has been repaid by the receiver
of the National Bank Of illinois, Dreyer
has the property In his hands which will
pay the amount in full.
Dryers conviction and sentence to the
penitentiary followed the failure of the
National Bank of Illinois at Chicago.
and the firm of q. 8. Dreyer & Co.
Dreyer, who was the treasurer of the
West Park board. had deposited more than
$500. 600 of park funds In his bank and q
large part Of this money. 1t was claimed,
had been unlawfuiiy transferred to the ac-
count Of e. 3. Dreyer & Co. and used In
real estate deals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
BRICK TRUST" CAUGHT
wHoLEzALz INDICTMENTS AT
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VICTORY.

CHICAGO, December 1S.-The so-calied
Brick Trust OF Chicago made complete
surrender to State's Attorney Healy In
court today ana 4 nuuher ~ a.. off5riaI.
a,a ..,,a-., ,.to- ,,,,a.,- .t,s,.-. -. ,,,,a,
ana sevefai ianoF union omcers were nneQ
an aggregate OF N&O00 The company and
some Of its officers, together with the two
Labor feaders vera Indicted for fonsuiracy
- A. - u,.,x.I -. =, ,,,a,-.,t oc,,,,,.,,.
~ ~o az AeeeN 49, ~ Ps .'...
tion and 70 restrict the production ana SAFE
OF brick In the Chicago market.
The defendants In the cases were. George
{, .prr..,n. nra.,J,ant Z, tha I1,tro,. Rr,ck
=. 1russins, Presiueht OF tne lhinois DEicA
Company; John H. Grey. sales agent Tor
the same company; William H. Weckler.
superfntendent OF the comnanv. Edward i.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
AcTUARY NOR TESTIFIED.
Today's Meeting Of New York Insur-
ance Committee,

NEW YORK, December 1s.-When the in
surance investigating committee opened ats
session today Henry Moir. actuary of the
Provtdent Savings Life Assurance Society.
was the first witness. He presented state
ment showing the amounts received by his
society in premiums from policyholders to
January 1. 1905, to be $44,533.671. and its
payments to policy holders 25309. 1913. The
society's admitted assets held for the pro-
lection OF policy holders, he said. are ST.
1873. OF this $7.174. 431 Is the legal re-
serve The difference between assets and
legal reserve ($751. 76D Is the surplus after
December 81, 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
ATHLETIC RULES CHANGED.
Southern Intercollegiate Association
Meets at Atlanta.

At the, annual meeting Of the Southern
intercollegiate Athletic Association at At
lanta Ga, Saturday, the officers. headed by
DR.. VIM. Dudley Of Vanderbilt, as president,
were reelected.
Several changes were made In the gov
erning rules covering eligibility for partici-
patton in college sports. providing oppor-
tunity for a person charged with ineiig1-
bility to disprove the charges and providing
punishment for the use of insulting or pro-
fame language on the field 1t was provided
that student playing with other than his
own base bali team during summer vaca-
lions, or receiving for vacation playing
more than his actual expenses, shall be dis
qualified for playing with the college team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-18
Orders for Revenue Cutter officers.

Orders for Revenue Cutter Officers.
The following orders to officers in the
revenue cutter service have recently been
issued from the revenue cutter service bu-
reau of the Treasury Department.:
Chief Engineer c. A. McAllister. ordered
to Rock1and, Me-, to attend the official
trial run and Standardization trial of bat
tleship louisiana
First Assistant Engineer A. c. Norman
and Second Lieut.. John Boedeker, constitut-
ed board to inspect the fumigating and
dfsinfecting steamer "Wml. II. WEIGH" be-
longing to the Publio Health and Marine
Hospital service. at Moss Point, Miss.
Capt. H. D. Smith. ordered to assume
command of the Apache.
First Assistant Engineer r. e. Wright,
having completed examination for promo.
ton, directed to resume duty on Window.
Second Lieut.. C. w. Cairnes. having COM
pleted examination for promotion. ordered
to the Seminole for temporary duty.
Third Lieut.. G. e. Wilcox. having COM
petsa for
Second Lieut.. John Mel. having COM
pleted examination for promotion. ordered
to resume duty In connection with the
Apache.
Third Lieut. M. s. Hay, having COM
pleted examination for promotion, directed
to report TO Capt. d. p. Foley, superinten-
dent OF construction and repair. for duty
in connection with the Apache, and ordered
First Lieut.. ]. H Brown, having COM
pleted examination for promotion, directed
to resume duty in connection with the
immigration service at New York.
First Lieut.. d. j. Ainsworth, having COM
pleted examination for promotion. granted
twenty-one days leave. First Assistant
Engineer s. NJ. Rock granted fifteen days
leave, to commence December a.
Capt D. p. Foley. ordered to proceed
to Tompkins Cove, N. Y, on business con-
nected with the construction OF No. IA.
r. c. s.
Chief Engineer j. Q. Walton, ordered to
proceed to Tompkins Cove. N. Y. on busi-
ness connected with the construction Of No.
II, r. c. g
Third Lieut.. W. T. stromberg, detached
from the Dexter upon completion Of ex-
animation for promotion, and ordered to
Capt. b. P. Foley. granted seven days.
leave. commencing December D.
First Lieut.. F. s.. Van Boskerck. IT..
granted fourteen days leave, commencing
Capt. q. q Mcconnell, granted ten days,
sick leave.
Constructor j. w. Lee and Chief Engi-
neer ]. @, Walton. constituted board to
make an examination of the Hamilton
Surgeon g. ]. Call, directed to report to
the chairman OF medical board OF officers
OF the Public Health and Marine Hospital
service at San Francisco, CAL, December
o. for medical survey.
Second Lieut. e. q. Mead leave extend
ed twelve days. and upon expiration there
of ordered TO the Gresham.