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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
CHANGES IN THE CABINET.
New officials to Have the Treasury
and Navy Portfolios.

Gossip Of a desultory character In con-
nection with approaching cabinet changes
Is heard In political circles. Only two ap-
parent facts are noted in the cabinet situa-
tton-namely, that Secretary Morton OF the
Navy Department will retire July 1, ana
Secretary Shaw of the Treasury Depart
ment will abdfcate next February. There
have been rumors for months that Secretary
Hitchcock of the Interior Department would
resign, but thus far these rumors have
lacked the essential backing of Mr.. Hitch
cocks concurrence.
Secretary Morton's place will be the first
to be filed For a while there was talk
that Secretary Metcalf of the Department
of Commerce and Labor, would be trans
ferred to the Navy Department. as II was
known that Mr.. Metcalf always had been
interested in naval affairs and that the
Pacific coast, which he represents In the
cabinet, Is deeply concerned In the navy.
But now It Is said that Mr.. Metcalf Is sat
isfied with his present position, ana Will
continue at his desk.
The latest gossip connects the name or
John w. Yerkes of Kentucky with the navy
portfolio. No more popular man has hg-
ured in public life in Washington for years
than John w. Yerkes He has been promi-
nent In republican politics for some time
and we'll known in national political circles
Politicians would it Is said, regard Mr..
Yerkes' selection as an indication of the
Presidents desire to cement the cordial re-
lations between himself and the south,
which have been building up In the past
few months Mr. Yerkes is regarded as the
highest type of the southern republican, ana
his promotion to the cabinet would meet
with approval, 1t Is said, of the independ-
ents of the border states, who have been
hanging in the wind. attracted on the one
side by the tariff and financial policies OF
the republican party and held back on the
other by the old bourbon prejudice against
anything that savors of republicanism.
When Secretary Shaw retires, Postmaster
General Cortelyou is expected to be given
the Treasury portfolio. if he has not &C
copied the presidency of the Equitable In
the meantime. Mr.. Cortelyou has taste
for finance. and his friends say he would
like to take a turn at managing Uncle
Sans balance sheet. Such position would
bring him into contact with the highest
business circles of the country as well as
the most prominent political, and would
serve to advance either political or business
ambitions.
1t is thought that First Assistant Post
master General Hitchcock might be moved
UP into Mr.. Cortelyous place. Elmer Dover,
secretary Of the republican national COM
mittee, has been mentioned in connection
with the vacancy thus created in the office
of first assistant, but he might have to
leave the committee to take 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
BRIEF PLACED ON FILE.
Col. Mays Protest Against Gen. Har-
ries' Order Of Dismissal.

ries' Order Of Dismissal.
Acting Secretary Oliver of the War De-
partment has received a report from Judge
Advocate General Davis In regard to the
brief fled by Mr.. Theall as counsel for Col
Henry May. protesting against the action
of Brigadier General Harries, commanding
the militia Of the District of Columbia. in
surlmarfly removing him from command
of the list Regiment of the National Guard
of the District. Colonel May contends that
he was appointed by the President. just as
was General Harries. and that the Presi-
dent alone can revoke his commission, and
moreover, that he cannot be dismissed ex-
oept by court-martial proceedings. 1t Is
understood that Colonel May does not ques-
ton General Hairless right to disband the
1st Regiment for reorganization, but SIM
ply disputes his legal authority to practi-
cally revoke a commission issued by the
President of the United States.
Acting Secretary Oliver said today that
he would not act In the matter. but would
leave 1t for Secretary Taft to decide. The
Secretary Is expected to arrive here this
afternoon from Ohio. Neither General Oil
yer nor General Davis would discuss the
matter for publication In It's present stage.
but the friends of General Harries are con-
fident that the Judge advocate general has
reported that General Harries was fully
within his legal rights in the course ne
pursued In disbanding the LIST Regiment and
discharging Colonel May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
LULL IN PHILADELPHIA.
Indications That Fight Against Weav
er Has Not Stopped.

PHILADELPHIA. May 29--There is a
lull in the political situation In this city to-
day following the excitement of last week.
There is every indication. however. that
the announcement Of the withdrawal of the
United Gas Improvement Company's nego-
tiations for an extension OF its lease of the
city gas works does not end the fight be-
tween Mayer Weaver and the republican
Organization which placed lin in Office.
The first outward indication of continue
ton of the contest was lineup" this
morning OF the ward leaders. In response
to invitations from Insular Commissioner
Durham. the leader OF the Organization"
and head of the faction opposed to the
mayor, practically all Of the forsy-two ward
leaders called at his headquarters and gave
assurance Of their fealty. Friends of Mr..
Durham claim that with the exception OF
one or possibly two men, all of the ward
leaders were at the meeting. which. OF
course, was secret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
TRANSFERS ONCE MORE
HEARING ON MOTION POSTPONED
ATTORNEYS STATEMENT

The hearing on the application of Will
liam C. Henderson and others for leave to
file an intervening petition to have the
court modify its order concerning the &C
ceptance OF transfers by the City and Sub
urban Railway Company on and after June
] next went over until Wednesday morn
ing Counsel for the minority stockhold-
notified Justice Anderson that they had
not. received the clear two days notice al
lowed by the law. and objected to the con-
sideration of the motion for leave to inter-
vene today.
When Attorney ]. Altheus Johnson. repre-
senting the petitioners. suggested to the
court a suspension of the order of court In
reference to the transfers until later date
so that due notice could be given counsel
and hearing had. the minority stockhold-
ers attorneys consented that the applica ton
be heard at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Attorney ]. J. Darlington, representing the
receiver. stated that the receiver was mot
out OF sympathy" with the application. but
suggested that no temporary suspension of
order be granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
Expected Rush of Taxpayers.

The come early and avoid the rush.
sign has been put up In front Of the ONCE
of Assessor Darneille. On June 1 all taxes
must be paid or penalties will be attached.
and consequently for the next two days.
exclusive Of tomorrow, the assessors Office
will be busy. All day today there has been
long line OF persons, with bills In their
hands, awaiting their opportunity to pay
up," and thus enable the District govern
Ment to continue doing business at the
same old stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
BATTLE FORMATION SHOWN.
Delayed Dispatches Made Public by the
Navy Department.

The Navy Department today made public
the following belated dispatches from the
seat OF war:
The Russian fleet was sighted a. m. be-
tween Goto Island and Quelpart Island. ko-
rea; double column Jemchug leading the
way: Borodino Orel. Kniaz Suvarov. Al
exander III. Osliabia. Sessoi Veliky. Ma
warm. Nicolai l, starboard; Nakhimon,
Donskoi. Monomach Oushakoff, Seniavine,
Apraksin and other cruisers. port. A naval
enga gement has taken place (result not
known in the neghborhood of Tsushima
Island There rumorS the Japanese
feet has gained a victory"
Received May s. 1905. 4:1O pm:
1T Is reported, but needs confirmation.
that the Borodino. Orel or the Urai, also
the Kamschatka and four other vessels or
the Russian feet have been sunk and the
flagship seriously damaged; SesSoi Veliky
has surrendered. the NakhimoH mas Deen
blown up. the Demtri Donskoi or the Mon
omach has been captured; the battle still
continues: have not yet received official re-
ports
Flagship Sunk.
Special Cablegram The Star
LONDON. May GA dispatch TO the
Central News says that Admiral Rojest-
venskys fla gshp. the Kniaz Suvaroff, and
the battleship Ossliabya were sunk. But
other reports say that they were the only
battleships that were not lost by the Rus
slams Admiral Rojestvensky was wounded
Vice Admiral Captured.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
TOKYO, May 29-Vice Admiral Neboga-
tofr and 5000 men were captured in the
battle OF Tsushima. Admiral Rojestvensky
seems TO have escaped so far, but the pur-
suit of the Russian ships continues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
THE ORDER DISSOLVED.
Justice Anderson's Action In Knights
Of Labor Controversy.

Justice Anderson today dissolved the tenn
porary restraining order recently issued by
him against the Hayes faction Of the
Knights Of Labor. preventing them from
collecting the mail addressed to the order.
The petition for Injunction applied for by
the Burns faction asked that Hayes and
his companions should also be enjoined
from holding themselves out as officers of
the knights of Labor from collecting mon
ey in the name of the order or Of disposing
of any of its property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
BURNS' PETITION DENIED.
Hayes Will Continue to Receive Z. OF
of L. Mail.

The United States Supreme Court today
denied a petition to show cause why Hayes
and others are not in contempt of court in
the case of Burns and others, appellants.
These two factions Of the Knights of La
Dor are fighting for the right to have pos
session of the United States mail addressed
to the knights of Labor. The District Su-
preme Court enjoined Hayes from receiv-
ing the mail, but the Court of Appeals re-
versed that decision.
Thereupon the postmaster here, treating
the injunction of the District of Columbia
Supreme Court dissolved delivered the
mail to Hayes
Burns carried the case to the United
States Supreme Court, holding that Hayes
was in contempt, but this petition was
today denied. and Hayes will continue to
receive the mail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
Boy Hurt By a FAN.

Proctor Butler. colored, two years old.
fell from the second-story window at the
home of his parents. 1925 L street north
west. about $50 o'clock yesterday after
noon. His head was cut. and the physi-
c4ans at the Emergency Hospital found
that he was suffering from conclusion OF
the brain. His condition was much I'm
proved today. and the attending physicians
think he will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29

Belongs the credit for the Lincoln ceremo-
mics and for the decoration of the Wash
hgton bust as well. Captain McGrew has
seen the ladies Of the G. A. r. Grant Circle
meet each year on May % to pay tribute
toy the memory OF General Grant. and he
Thought 1t would only be fitting and appro-
priaAe to have the great President remem-
bere(1 ON that day as we'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
NOT TO FIGHT WEAVER.
Mayors Appointments VIII Not Be
Opposed.

PHILADELPHIA. May 29.-Israel w.
Durham. Organization" leader. late this
afternoon issued the following statement:
II have advised my friends not to oppose
the confirmation of Col Sheldon Potter as
director of public safety or A. Lincoln
Acker as director Of public works II their
names are presented to select council"
This move foreshadows the withdrawal
of the opposition Of Durham and associates
to the mayor for the present at least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29
disappear From Home.

Clarence Smith. colored, fourteen years
old, who disappeared from his home. 1908
18th street northwest. two weeks ago. has
not yet been found. The police were asked
to look out for him. They were given de-
scrtption Of the boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29


At the opening of the afternoon session
Of the court Emanuel Speich. auditor for
accounts rural free delivery. was sworn as
q witness. He was asked regarding con-
tracts for supplying letter carriers satcheis
from the year 1894 to 1898, which contracts
the prosecution intended to offer In evil
dence. The defense objected on the ground
that the contracts for 1S94-1S9S could have
no bearing on the contract of 1902 In which
Crawford was interested.
Robert ]. Wynne, consul general OF tho
United States at London, England. and for
merly Postmaster General-who tourneyed
to this city from London for the purpose OF
testifying for the government in the Craw-
ford trial. was then called as witness.
When He Assumed Office.
Mr. wynne said he assumed his duties az
FIRST assistant postmaster general April ID.
1907 He described how business was con-
Quoted in his Office and told of the several
appropriations for supplies for the depart
ment and how the same were disbursed.
The witness added that he had to rely to
q large extent on hts subordfnates espe-
cially at the outset of his official career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-29


MAY 16 drew near she picked up in favor
and was termed "underrated.' but. like the
Ailsa she did not evnce the speed expected
by her friends during the first twenty-four
hours.
Only Fighting Chance.
Commodore Robert E. Tod's Thistle, a
two-masted schooner. was thought to have
only a fighting chance. 1t became evident
from early reports received from passing
steamships that she was being left far be-
hind by the Atlantic and the Hamburg
Judging from the course she was sailing
when seen on Saturday, May &c. Commo-
dore Tod intended to take the great circle
route. which Is known as the short cut.
although dangerous on account OF icebergs
and generally prevailing fog
The presentation Of prizes, the gold cup
for the winner and less valuable prizes for
the second. third and fourth yachts, will
be made by Emperor William in person to
the respective owners at the beginning or
the Kiel regatta. which opens late in June
The race just completed Is unique In
yachting annals. not only for It's long dis
lance. but for Its lack of handicapping con-
ditfons The only essential requirement
made was that the yachts should be of not
less than eighty tons burden. Any kind
OF rig was accepted, and result nearly
every type of sailing vessel, from full
rugged ship to yawl, was entered. Time
was taken from the starting gun. which
doomed out at Sandy Hook at 12:15 o'clock
on May II. and there was time allow
ance. All the auxiliary boats were obliged
to remove their propellers before starting.
It was free-for-ail. get-there-as-best-you-
can race.
Five OF the competing yachts. namely.
the Atlantic. Endymion. Ailsa. Hildegarde
and Hamburg, have entered for the en-
peror's Dover to Heligoland race. on Juno
II. and several Will also seek honors In the
Kiel regatta.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-09
New Works East Side.

Several cast side landlords in New
York have followed the example of
7Ir. Russ. who raises the rent of
Zach tenant 80 cents a month when
ever the latter has an addition to
his family. Many families who have
refused to pay the tax on children
are being diSpoSscS&cd, and many
arc finding it difficult to secure
homes. DIR. David Blaustein Of the
Educational alliance says that
"aristocralic" ideas are creeping
into the east side. The people down
there are beginning to look upon
children as a curse rather than a
blessing. They have learned this,
DR.. Blaustein says, from whist they
have seen and heard of the wealthieE
districts uptown.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-09
INSURANCE SYSTEMS.
They Date Away Back to the Time Of
Claudius Caesar.


The principle of combination for pro
tective purposes has been traced to the
time Of King Alfred, and according to
Francis annals of Life Insurance. .
assurance on its broadcast basis was
practiced in the Saxon guilds.
Marine insurance dates back to the
Emperor Claudius Caesar, who during
a corn famine encouraged merchants
to send ships for supplies by engaging
to make good the value Of any vessel
lost in the public service. The Greeks
had a somewhat similar practice, and
so had the Jews, for when banished
from France in tue twelfth century
they took out policies Of insurance up
on all their effects in transit.
The earliest English statute relating
to insurance is dated 1901 and says,
ut hattie bene tyne out Of mynde an
usage amongste merchantes both Of
this realm and Of lorraine nacyons.
when they make any great adventure.
to give some consideration Of money
to other persons, to have assurance
made Of all their goodies, which is COM
monlie termed a policie Of assurance"
-Pearson's Weekly.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-09
The Hotel on Wheels.

Old sleeping cars and parlor cars
bring good money in rental before
they are sent to the junk shop. They
are chiefly wanted by showmen and
travelling photographers, who run all
over the country with them during
the summer. You find them side
tracked at all the small towns. Some
are used by medicine men and
agents of all kinds, who travel in
large groups. Scores of these cars
are in the hands of strolling enter
tainers, who don't want to remain
idle until next season.
The rental of these movable no.
tells has developed into a recognized
industry. A bond is required for the
return of The car to the point where
it was hired. From ten to twenty
persons can live comfortably on an
ordinary SHOW" car.-New York
Press.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-09
Twin Lives.

It is wonderful how alike some
twins are, not only in feature, but
in character. 1t is seldom, however,
that the lives Of twin sisters or
brothers are 80 nearly alike as those
of Mrs. Mary Sissons and Mrs. Ann
Dennison. These old ladies recently
kept their eighty-fourth birthday at
Arnold, Nottinghamshire, near
which they have lived all their lives.
The twins were married on the same
day by the same clergyman. They
married brothers. Both lost their
husbands as the result of accident.
and both married a second time.
Both enjoy good health, and neither
has ever seen the sea. - London
Mail
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-08-12
Praying Cor Good Husbands.

A picturesque ceremony takes
place every year in Haute. Vienne.
All the girls in the place on the
day of st. Eutropius file in process
sion to the st. Junien-les- Gombes
to the cross which is erected near
the church to the saint. Each girl
hangs her left garter on the cross
and prays that she may have a
good husband, and then gives way
to the next girl. The cross is so
smothered in garters of different
Colors that at a short distance
it looks as though it were covered
with flowers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-08-12

II is said that a horse never gets
too old or too gentle to run away. And
man never attains that state Of
crystalline perfection in which there
is no danger Of crumbling into ele-
mental dust. Why, last week Rus
sell Sage reached his eighty-ninth
birthday, and for the first time since
he was a boy be ing~lorlously deserted
his office, went over to Long Island,
and spent a whole 6sy "a idleness. 1t
was suspected that uncle Russell was
about to fail from grace a year ago
when he gave forth the celebrated
counterblast against vacations. 1t is
believed that the temptation was
preying upon him then.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-08-12

The retaliatory actions Of most Of
the European nations give an increas.
ing Importance to the reciprocity
organization in this country. Amer.
ican exporters are face to face with
conditions which threaten entirely to
destroy this %country's foreign COM
merce unless fair trade relations
with the commercial nations are
speedily established, Even England,
a confirmed free trade nation is grow
ing weary of admitting our food stuffs
free Of duty while we assess prohibit
tive duties upon what she has to sell
us. Germany's course for several
years has been one Of progressive
retaliation. Austria has served notice
that she will consider her trade
arrangements with this country at ar
end in 1905.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-08-12
Brlllsh View Of Prosperity il America

wv " ANok
The London statist;
1t IS pow evident that America will
again be blessed with a very large
harvest and that the country will con-
tinue to increase in prosperity. Usually
in the middle of July it is possible to
obtain a very fair idea of the condition
Of the crops, and as the crop advices
continue to be encouraging we are
justified in anticipating good crops.
The governments crop report or July
l indicated a wheat crop of some
705, 900, 900 bushels, in contrast with
only 552. 000,0 900 bushels last year.
The Cincinnati Price Current this
week reports that the wheat crop is
likely to reach 665, 000, 900 bushels, or
over 100, 900, 900 bushels in excess Of
last year. Whichever estimate is &C
curate, it is evident that the crop is
likely to be large. According to the
conditions indicated by the govern
ment's crop report, the maise crop lie
expected to reach no less than 2,651,-
900, 900 bushels. Taking into account
the danger Of deterioration during
July and August. it Is doubtful if this
very large yield will be realized. Still
a great crop seems to be assured, The
crop Of oats is a large one, being
calculated at $50, 900, 900 bushel:
against less than 900, 900, 600 bushels
last year and 1874, 0OO. 900 bushels IN
1908. The crop of hay is also good,
The only disappointing crop is that for
cotton, where if the governments crop
report be accurate, the output may be
only 10, 800, 900 bales. 1t has, how.
ever, to be borne in mind that last
years crop of about IA, 000, 900 bales
was largely in excess of consumption,
and that q considerable amount of the
crop is available for next year. Con.
sequently the total quantity Of cotton
will be large.