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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
SMOKE AND EXCITEMENT.
But Little Damage Caused by Fire at
9th Street Depot.

A great amount Of smoke and excite
ment attended a fire in the Pennsylvania
depot this afternoon, but the damage will
not exceed $500. One of the several thou
sand people who hurried to the vicinity of
the railroad depot was knocked down by
No IA engine at the corner Of Pennsylya-
MIA avenue and 9th street and narrowly
escaped injury. He fell directly in front
of the middle horse and the animal walked
over him, the driver bringing them to a
stop just about the time the hind feet of
the animal had cleared him. Policeman
McKeever Of the sixth precinct was near
the scene of the accident. He went to the
assistance of the frightened but uuinjured
man. The latter, however, desired no as
sstance and refused to give the policeman
his name.
The fire occurred in a small frame struc-
ture to the west of the railroad platform,
where lamps and small amount OF oil are
stored. The floor and other parts OF the
building were completely saturated with
Oil, and the volumes of black smoke that
poured from it made 1t appear as II the
entire neighborhood was On fire. 1t was
during the absence at lunch OF the attend
ant in the building that the fire started,
possibly from spontaneous combustion or
electric wires.
BY the time the several companies OF the
fire department arrived upon the scene the
building was fully abIaze and there was
no possibility of saving the structure IL
was as much as the police could do to keep
back the big crowd and give the ilremen
chance to work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Funeral of Charles J. Dunn.

The funeral of Charles Joseph Dunn the
only son of J. NJ Dunn, the well-known
builder, who died Monday morning at his
residence, 1924 5th street northwest, will
take place tomorrow morning at $50
o'clock from the family residence, thence
to the Church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton, where solemn requiem mass will be
said by Rev. Father James D. MARI as
sisted by Rev. Father Ambrose Beavan as
deacon and Rev. Father Charles M. Bart
as sub-deacon.
The boys choir, of which the deceased
a member, will sing at the services,
and the honorary pallbearers will be Sc
leoted from the altar boys of the Church
of the Immaculate Conception, where he
served altar boy for thirteen years. They
as follows: Cassen Williams, Frank
Dunnigan, Arthur Clark, Aubrey Knight,
Frank Gaegler, Wilson Baker, John Day
and Eugene Mccarthy.
The active pallbearers will be chosen
from the Marquette League, of which the
deceased was also a member, and as
follows: Joseph Mahoney, Bernard Wey-
rick. Harry Howell, Frank Naughton, How
ard Vinton, Edward Darlington. Richard
Curtin and Randolph Moreland.
The Immaculate Conception school VIII be
closed during the funeral services, and the
orphans of Saint Joseph's Asylum and 9TH
er Institutions will attend the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
CHOICE OF OFFICERS.
Local Garrisons Of Army and Navy
Union Hold Elections.

Considerable interest is being taken in
Army and Navy Union circles in the ncnlf-
nations and elections of officers of the local
garrisons as was shown last night at a
meeting Of Col Roosevelt Garrison, No. "a,
when the following were elected to serve
for the year 1908: Commander Joseph ].
Gordon fre-elected); senior vice commander,
Capt. Frank C. Longstreet; junior vice COM
mander, Edward G. Burch (re-elected);
chaplain, Robert Koehler (re-eleeted): adj
jutant, L. Van Dermiller (re-elected);
Quartermaster. Thomas A. Taylor re-eleet-
ed); paymaster, George B. Beckley; officer
of the day, w. B. Chamberlain; officer of
the watch, Antonio Lauletta; officer Of the
guard, James A. Joyce; executive council.
Sergt John G.. Quigley, Corporal A. w
Gall and Capt. Dennis Coughlin.
Gen. William T.. Barry Garrison, No. &C.
and Gen. Guy v. Henry No. 9. will make
nominations tonight
Adjutant John J.Strain Of Barry Garrison
will have several members of the 9th United
States Infantry Veteran Association pres
emit at tonights meeting for muster, and
there will also be four former colored sol
diers for Hike honors In Guy V. Henry Carl
son.
Gen. Browne, national commander of the
Army and Navy Union, and members of
his staff are busy a the Capitol today look
Ing out for matters pertaining to the Army
and Navy Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
News Briefs.

The unprecedented strike of the entire
student body at the Pennsylvania State
College at Beliefontaine Pa. was settled
yesterday, and the students returned to
classes. The settlement was not a victory
for either side. as both the faculty and
students made concessions.
Judge Mandell, at Detroit. made perma-
nent the temporary injunction secured by
the Detroit Employing Printers Assoca-
ton, restraining members of Detroit Typo
graphical Union, No. Is, from interfering
with their business by boycott or other
wise and attempting to persuade non-un.on
men to leave their employment.
Thirty thousand dollars is likely to he
sailors by the International Seamen's
Union.
Secretary Hester, at New Orleans makes
the actual average weight of 4. 252 543 bales
OF the cotton crop for the three months
from September to November, inclusive,
5ls.10. against 52323 pounds per bale last
year. a decrease of Alb
product of structural steel for the first
quarter of 1905. The German steel trust
proposes to raise its prices of structural
steel on Friday next
The right of a. theater manager to refuse
tickets sold by sidewalk Spectator was
Of appeals The action was brought by
William H. Collister, ticket speculat :.
against Al Hayman and Others of
Knfckerbocker Theater In New York Col
legged he lost through the action of the
defendants In preventing him from carry
ing on his business in front of their thea
ter.
G. e. weidman haa been appointed SUI
perIntendent Of the fire department in the
tIon against IRE Is being taken throughout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
See America First.

From the Seattle Post Inteiligencer.
The Commercial Club of Salt Lake has
met with such a warm and enthusiastic
endorsement of its proposal to interest
tourists ITO see Europe if you will, but see
America first" that 1t has decided to enter
upon a general campaign to call the at
tcntion of people all over the United States
to the scenic beauties of the great west
and to encourage a larger tourist travel
h3ther. According to Bradstreet's of June
H. 1905, the sum of $l50,eG0,oO0 is spent
yearly by. American sightseers in foreign
travel. This statement was the basis OF
the action by the Salt Lake Commercial
Club. which, on investigation, found that
the statement itself was uItraconservative.
1t was decided that the time was rips to
attempt to divert some of this extraordi-
nary stream Of travel to the states west of
the Missouri river, which certainly have
more to offer the tourist In the line of
sceEic beauty and grandeur than can be
found on the continent of Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
TOLD IN BRIEF.

Archbishop Messmer Of Milwaukee is out
the champion of Bishop Scanneli of
Omaha. whose recent edict resulted In the
accommodation of Miss Hamilton for at
tending the marriage of divorcee. The
archbishop defends Bishop Scannelfs action
in a letter which states the position of the
church on divorce
United States Minis err Rockhiil is engaged
IN urging the opening of Manchuria by
China. but the Chinese foreign board says
it has not decided upon the program for the
province Chinese officials are reported to
be troubled over the Japanese attitude re-
garding Manchuria. Japan having shown q
desire to monopolize the commercial and
other rights in Manchuria.
The Toxic Hochi says Japan was consid
erably aided In securing the withdrawal of
foreign legations from Korea by active as
sistance of the United States. William j.
Bryan is visiting Korea.
E. ". Wesley, wealthy retired real es
tate man of Camden y. J., spending the
winter in southern California. accidentally
shot himself seriously In the arm while
hunting quail yesterday near Lancaster,
small town on the Southern Pacific about
sixty miles north of Los Angeles. Wesley
will recover. though his condition is critical
from loss of blood.
Tempted by the prospect of an opportun-
whaen, a boy of twelve. last night stole
81 eco in cash from his benefactress in New
York, and spent an exciting evening in the
shooting galleries perfecting his aim with
the rifle before the police caught him.
Whalen took the money from a trunk OF
Mrs. Eugene Chickey, an elderly woman
VINO often employed the boy. He confessed,
and the police going to Lodatu's house,
companion, found $500 in toy bank. The
rest of the money was in the cellar Both
boys were arrested. They had prepared to
take a west-bound train today.
D. w Ross. purchasing agent for the 18TH
milan canal. arrived at New York today on
the steamer Advance, from Colon.
John Reedy. civil war veteran. and his
daughter Ellen were burned to death in a
fire which destroyed their home on Never
sink mountain. near Reading Pa, 1t Is not
known when the fire occurred. The charred
bodies of Reedy and his daughter were
found In the debris today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
MERCHANT MARINE BILL.
Presented In Both Branches of Con-
gress Today.

The supplemental report and revised bill
of the merchant marine commission were
presented today in the Senate by Chairman
Gallinger OF the commission and In the
House by Gen. Grosvenor. The revised bill,
according to the estimate of the commits
sion, will produce an increased revenue
from the new tonnage taxes of 81 300, 0GO In
the first year OF the operation of the bill,
from July l. 1906. to June 30. 1907. The
general subventions provided for cargo ves-
sels though earned the first year, do not
become payable until after July /. 1907.
1t Is estimated by the commission that
the actual expenditures on the bill in the
first year of its operation will be $50, 900
for naval volunteer retainers. S666.250 for
mail subventions to new lines. and $467. 900
for the Increase OF mail subventions to two
existing lines, a total of 81, 2S3 go.
But the increased tonnage taxes will have
produced In this first year increased
revenue of $1,90o,Oo0. SO that the results
of the first years operation of the bill will
actually be to bring net gain of about
100000 to the national treasury.
In the second year. from July 1, 1907. to
June 30 1908, the general subventions to
become payable, and the commission esti-
mates, on the basis of recent careful In
quiry by the commissioner of navigation,
that these subventions will call for ex-
penditure of 81 $50 600.
The mail subventions to new lines will
call the second year for 81 100000, the ma
val volunteer retainers for 100000 and an
increase of mail subventons to two exist
ing lines for $457 coo, a total expenditure
of $3.517 ,0oo.
But the increased tonnage taxes will yield
an increa sed revenue which Is estimated at
S1.S0o, 900 in this second year, and this. with
the S600009 surplus of the previaus year,
IL added will reduce the net payment from
the Treasury to s1,117.OO0 for the second
year of the operation of the bill. In. the
third year the commission estimates that
the net cost to the Treasury will be So, 132,
600, and that this sum may increase by
about 5000, 600 a year for several years
thereafter and until time when the gen
eral subventions have effected their pur-
chase and can gradually be reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Memorial Services Held.

Solemn memorial services were held Nom
day evening at the Adath Israel Jewish Syn
agogue, 9th and G streets northwest, In
honor of the Jewish martyrs who met their
deaths at the hands of the nlobs and the
soldiery in Russia in the recent massacres
Although this service had merely been an
nounced from the pulpit Saturday, there
was a large audience present
Several suitable psalms were rendered and
Rabbi ,Juliu T. Loeb delivered an impressive
address. Reports from New York We're
read, and during the prayer for the dead
the sum of $40. Is was subscribed for the re-
lief fund. The amount was afterward
turned over to Mr.. John Joy Edison, treas
urer of the Washington fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Held for Action of Grand Jury.

Sergt. DUNCAN of the fourth precinct and
Officer Jukes noticed Bunch Hill, colored,
acting suspciousiy in Southwest Washing
ton early yesterday morning and they took
him to the fourth precinct station. There
it was discovered that the coat and hat
which the prisoner was wearing corre-
sponded in appearance with articles that
had been lost by DR.. VIM. e. Philes, a
notice of which was given in the daily bull
letin. Hill was charged with housebreak-
ing and was arrafgned in the Police Court
this morning on that charge. He was held
for the action of the grand jury and bond
fixed at the suggestion of Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Given at s1009. IN default
of the bond he was committed to Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Murder and Robbery Suspected.

WILMINGTON, Del, December 6. - The
body of Edward Frankorki, aged forty
years, bearing marks of violence, was found
lying between the tracks Of the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad today. The pockets of his cloth
ing had been rIfed. Frankorki, who was a
foreman at the I.obdell car wheel works,
quit work at o'clock last night. He is
known to have had money in his pockets,
but not a penny was on the body when II
was found today. The last seen of Frank
orki was at o'clock last night, when, in
company with another man, he left sa-
loon The police officials believe he was
murdered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Record at l O'Clock PM.

The leading team was 173 miles behind
the record at O'Clock today when the
sixty-f1rst hour of continuous riding was
completed. The effect OF this compare
lively easy pace showed in the physical
condition of the riders. who were able to
walR unsupported when leaving the track
and did not show evidences of semi-insanity
which has afflicted previous slx-day racers
within the first sixty hours
The pace, however. was quickened at noon
today. when the competition began for spe-
ctsl prizes OF $50 for the team riding the
most laps between noon and o'clock to-
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
CAPT. JONES CASE.
Talk Of Pardon-Provision Of Law in
Matter
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NORFOLK. Va, December 6.-It devel-
oped today that under the Virginia law pro-
viding for conditional pardons for convicts
after they have served one-half their peni-
tertiary sentences Capt. E. w. Jones of
Virginia National Guard just convicted of
numbering Maud Cameron Robinson whose
head he severed with a razor, and given
eighteen years in prison. at hard labor
will not necessarily secure a pardon after
he has served nine years in prison stripes
The law says the prisoner to secure
conditional pardon must have complied
with all prison rules, must be recommended
for pardon by the board of penftentiary
pardons and in addition must secure on his
application the signatures of the trial judge
and the commonwealth attorney who
prosecuted him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Donnan Sentenced at Norfolk.

NORFOLK. Va, December edwin X.
Donnan, aged thirty-seven years. and son
of former American Consul Donnan at Bel
fast Ireland. indicted In the United States
court for stealing from the mails while
holding clerical position in the post office
at Fort Monroe, Va. today pleaded guilty
ana threw himself the mercy of the
court Judge Waddill fixed his punishment
al eighteen months in the penitentiary at
Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Society of Civil Engineers.

The American Society of Civil Engineers
has announced its first annual meeting,
when there will be election of officers,
the first that the society has held, in the
Hubbard Memorial Hall the evening of De-
cember 10. The movement for the forma-
ton of a society that Will further the in
terests and increase the standards of civil
engineering has met with greater success
In Washington than its founders had ex-
pected. There will be about 300 charter
members at the meeting
The committee which is arranging the
meeting consists of Admiral G. N Rae u.
8. N; Col. John Biddle, Engineer Commits
sioner of the District; Herbert NJ Wilson
of the geological survey and c. w. Hays
and l.. d. Bliss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
MUST CHANGE HER RELIGION.
Papal Order for Princess Eugene in
Marriage to Alfonso.

Special Cabfegram to The Star.
ROME, December 6.-The Star cores
pondent is informed that the recent visit
OF the Duke OF Norfolk to the pope was
connected with the coming change of re-
ligion on the part Of the Princess Victoria
Eugene of Battenburg, the pope insisting
that the change shall preceoe her betrothai
to King Alfonso.
England has consented to this. but wishes
the ceremony to be of the most private
character. The duke seems to have
smoothed over the difficulties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Patrick at New York for Rssentence

OSSINING, N. Y. December e.-Albert T..
Patrick, the lawyer convicted of the muir
der of VIM. Marsh Rice. an aged million
aire, was today taken from Sing Sing prison
10 New York to be resentenced to death.
Patrick left Sing Sing about noon, as cheer
full and self-contained as he had appeared
at any time in three years which he has
spent at Sing Sing fighting his death sem
tence through nearly every known legal
procedure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Reception to Pastor.

The congregation OF Miles Memorial Col
ored Methodist Episcopal Church, on Sd
street between L street and New York ave-
nue. northwest, are making arrangements
to receive the newly appointed pastor OF
their church. Rev e. E B. Rosser. DID,.
who will preach at that church at 1I:30
am and 20 pm. next Sunday Mr.. James
r. Armstrong Of the board of tru.stees act
ing for the officers and members Of the
church, II sending out general Invitations to
the var1pua churches and friends to att
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Witness Brutality Assaulted.

A telegram has been received at the 1nte-
rior Department, stating that one OF the
principal witnesses against Representative
Williamson of Oregon In the cases growing
out of the land frauds IN that state was
brutaliy assaulted and seriously injured by
the town marshal of Pinevlle, Mr. Will
lamson's home, for having testified against
Williamson in the recent trials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Laborers Unearth Old Vaults.

Laborers engaged in the work of demol-
ishing the antiquated buildings on o street
to make way for the new Hyde school
building to be constructed. have unearthed
several large vaults. The vaults were COM
munfcating by the means of arches. and
they were found under the girls play
ground of the Curtis School. At first some
alarm was felt that the vaults had been
used for an Illegal purpose, as they were
so near the surface. There is yet some
speculation as to what these vaults were
used for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
For S;x-Year Term.

The sentiment for Presidential term of
six years instead of four had its annual
shower bath yesterday when Representative
Gaines of Tennessee introduced bill pro-
viding for the change. The bill was re-
ferred to the committee on the election of
President, vice president and representa-
tives in Congress and is settling itself for
another long nap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Senator Lodges Tariff Bill.

Senator Lodge today introduced an
amendment to the Dingley tariff law. pro-
viding for maximum and minimum rates of
duty, so as to give preference and advan-
tage to the products of those countries
which do not discriminate against products
OF the United States. 1t provides In specific
terms for the levying of excess duties
against countries which do not admit the
goods OF the United States on terms equal
to those granted 70 other countries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Held for Grand Jury.

C,eorge Jackson was arraigned In the Po-
lice Court today on charge Of breaking
into the stables of the Washington Jockey
Club at the Renning race course and TAX
ing therefrom a set of harness valued at
SO He was held for the action of the
grand jury, and in default of bond OF
$40 he was committed to jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Can Anything Save the RomanoffsP
From the New York Sun.

In the early part of 1872 shrewd observers
OF the ominous drift of things in Paris did
not ask: Can France be saved? They knew
that in one way or another a great nation
Is sure to find means OF seif-salvatien.
What they asked was. Can the Bourbons
be rescued? Within the twefyemonth the
question was answered in the negative. In
like manner we may ask today, while as
yet an almost impenetrable curtain hides
the commissions of European Russia. not.
VIII the Russian people find for themselves
after much trlbulation the path of safety7
but, Is the house of RomanoH doomed?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Heavy Fine Imposed.

After conviction of keeping an unlicensed
bar in the Police Court today Mason John
son was sentenced by Judge Mullowny to
pay fine Of $3.50 or to go to jail for sixty
days. Johnson was arrested on November
20 by OOfficers Creagh and w. s. Newton
and Sergeant Doyle of the third precinct
The evidence showed that the defendant
had his business In Foggy Bottom and
that he had a regular Sunday trade to
many of those who live in that section of
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
France to Send a squadron.

The French government. through its coun-
ell Of ministers at Paris. has accepted the
invitation to be represented at the ceisbra-
ton to be held in the vicinity OF James
town. va. in 1907. In commemoratiou OF
the birth OF the American nation A French
squadron viii be sent to Hampton Roads to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
To Prohibit Contributions.

Representative Stephens bill prohibiting
any national bank or corporation from maxi
ing money contribution In connection with
any political election has been referred to
one of the House elections committees. 1t
may be heard from later If there Is enough
sentiment behind II to have It reported,
witch Is eeeeedIngly doubtful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
The score at o'clock was as follows:
Editors Visit Mount Vernon.

The members of the South Dakota Press
Association, who are in the city visit.
were the guests of Representatives Burke
and Martin of that state this morning on
d trip TO Mount Vernon and Arlington. This
eveLtng they will go to local theater In
a party as the guests of Senator Kittredge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
FOR UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE
Premier Witte Presented a Scheme to
the Gar

Special Cabegram to The Star.
PARIS, December Ga dispatch from st.
Petersburg to the Figaro says that Pre-
mier Witte has presented to the car a
scheme for universal suffrage, In oppo-
sition to the proposal for restricted suf-
frage which the committee of ministers Is
now considering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Leave for Mail Carriers.

Fifteen days annual leave with pay to
all rural free delivery carriers Is provided
by House bill introduced by Mr.. Bates
of Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06
Period Of Competition Extended.

Mr.. NELL. secretary of the United States
legation at Lima. Peru, has informed the
Department of State that at the solicitation
of foreign artists who desire to enter the
competition, the time for the presentation
of projects for a monument to be erected at
Lima IN memory of the Argentine general.
Jose de San Martin. has been extended to
March 81 1905