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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
SUPPORT OF sEcTAR1AN SCHOOLS
House Committee Authorizes Favor
able Report on Stephens Resolution.

The House committee on Indian affairs
today authorized a favorable report on
the Stephens resolution calling upon the
Secretary of the Interior for a statement
as to whether any of the funds provided
in the current Indian appropriation act to
supply rations to Indian children attend
ing Indian schools have been used in any
way for the support of sectarian schools.
1t was explained in committee that the
act referred to contained clause which
permits the use of ration funds for sec
tartan as well as other Indian schools.
Upon convening today the House adopted
a resolution calling on the Secretary of the
Interior for information as to whether an
Indian appropriation or funds had been
expended for the support of any sectarian
Indian schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
mo RECOURSE IN DIPLOMACY.
Aggrieved Cinnamon in Philadelphia
Must Apply to the Courts.

Sir Chentung Liang Chehg, the Chinese
minister here, some time ago charged the
Chinese consul general at New York with
an inquiry into the raid made by Phlia-
delphia policemen recently upon the &hops
of number of Chinese merchants in the
latter city, which has been made the sub
ject of official complaint to the minister
by the merchants. WHO alleged that they
had been outrageousiy treated and mad
suffered the loss of money and other val
uables by the raid. The minister has now
decided and has so inormed his Philadei-
phia compatriots that they must find their
if they have been wronged, asfthey allege,
it Is not matter in which he can inter-
fere beyond recommending that they turn
to the Philadelphia courts for justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
THREATENS TO APPEAL.
Representative Greene Dissatisfied
With Secretary Taft's Action.

Boiler makers have lodged complaint with
Secretary Taft against the award of con-
tracts to Babcock & Wilcox for the heating
and power plant at the West Point Military
Academy. Incident to the construction OF
the new buildings the government adver-
tsements which were issued called for the
supply of boilers of certain make, but
that brought forth a storm of protests from
the makers of other boilers. Thereupon the
specifications were changed so as to omit
the name of the boiler but it was still al
legged that they were SO drawn as to exactly
describe that particular boiler and make IL
impossible for other types to be furnished.
Representative Greene of Massachusetts
brought the matter formally to the atten-
ton of Secretary Taft, and he has had
hearing before the Secretary. with the re-
suits not entirely satisfactory to himself LOT
he has threatened to appeal to the PRESIDENT
from Secretary Taft's decision TO adhere TO
the awards already made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
DAMAGED BY FIRE.
Business Section of Beaver Falls, Pa,
Threatened.

BEAVER FALLS. Pa. February PA
fire which started in the large building
occupied by the MartsOif Furniture Com
pany. on 18th avenue. early today destroyed
500 ESQ worth of property, and for time
threatened the entire business section of
the town. Among the heavy losers were
Martsolf Furniture Company, w. J. DA-
wilson hardware dealer; j. II. Ross shoe
store. and John \. Oakman, clothing and
gents furnishing goods.
Lodges of the Knights and Ladies IF
Honor, Knights Of the Golden Eagle, Amer
lean Mechanics, Knights OF Malta Home
Guards of America and Knights of Column
bus also sustained losses of from 500 10
SEQ.
Frozen fire plugs caused much of the
heavy loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
PAROLED RUSSIANS.
En- Route From Port Arthur to Siber-
ian Homes.

NTU CHWANG, February 23.-Numbers
o. paroled Russian officers who took part in
the defense of Port Arthur, claiming that
they on their way 10 their homes in ST.
IBERIA, have reached here from Shanghai,
and go hence to Sinmintin. From the latter
place they journey to Mukden in carts, trav-
cling at night so as to avoid Chinese bandits.
Russian agents west of the Lao river keep
in touch with certain inhabitants of Niu
Chwang, and it is believed that several for
eigners who have since removed from here
inspired the first Russian raid on Niu
Chwang. The Japanese administration is
now exercising more strict censorship and
is taking steps to prevent repetition of the
leakage of information. Today the admin
istrat issued proclamation offering re-
wards for information regarding Russian
movements and the whereabouts of spies or
persons attempting to damage the railroads
or telegraphs.
The Tientsin- Sinmintin railroad is suffer-
ing from an excess of freight. There are
heaps of eases of cheap Shanghai made
liquor and other stores at Chingwantao
waiting transportation Greeks and monde
script vendors making large profits in
trading with the Russians. In addition,
there is a constant stream of low-clasS
women making their way to and from Tlen-
tsin.
Tie pass. north of Mukden is not consid-
cred in danger, was reported at the time
of the recent Japanese raid in that direc-
ton.
Russian Boats at Suez.
SUEZ, February 23.-The Russian torpedo
boat destroyer Regni arrived here today
from the south conveying the transport
Malaya full of invalids. The Malaga en-
tered the canal bound northward
Third Russian Pacific Squadron.
FREDERIKSHAVEN, Denmark. Febru-
airy 23.-The third Russian Pacific squadron,
commanded by Rear Admiral Nebogatoff.
left Skagen bay, heading westward. during
the night.
The Lena Affair.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 23.-The Ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
CHENEY SECURITIES.
No Arrest Expected in Case Before
Tomorrow.

BOSTON Mass, February 23--Lawyers
inteEested in the search for the s2S5o0o of
missing securities of Herman S. Cheney
of Southbridge stated today that they did
not expect 10 make an arrest in the case
before tomorrow. as it was desired that
persons admitted to be under suspicion
should be given reasonable time TO return
the property.
II was said today that private detectives
are on the trail of man who Is or untii
recently had been employed as a travelling
salesman by a New York firm, and that he
s a close friend of relative OF Nj.
cheney as well as a personal acquaintance
OF Mr. Cheney himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
Personal Mention.

Former Attorney General Judson I1ar-
mon of Cincinnati, Ohio, is a guest at the
Shoreham.
Ex-Representative Thomas Fitch of
Idaho is registered at the Ebbitt
General FitZhugh Lee, president of the
jamestown exposition, has returned to the
city after a visit to various cities OF the
east. and is a guest at the Shoreham.
Republican National Committeeman John
G. Gamers of North Carolina is at the
Raleigh.
James II. Hood, U. S. A, and A. E.
Randall L. S. M. c., are at the Ebbitt.
Senator-elect Thomas II. Carter and Mrs.
Carter are guests at the Shoreham.
Representatve-elect Gordon Lee of Geor-
gia is registered at the New Willard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
TIE MISSOURI sENAToRsHIP.
Only One Change in Today's Ballots
No Choice.

JEFFERSON CITY, No. February 23-
No material change in the deadlock over
the selection of United States senator re-
suited from the two ballots of the joint
sessions of the legislature taken today.
The first of the two ballots resulted:
Niedringhaus, CO; Cockreil, "A; kerens. II;
Mex inley. >; Pettijoan, /: Albus, !.
The only change IN the following ballot
was that Bittinser got the vote given
previously to AIbus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
TO APPOINT GEN. HAWLEY.
House Agrees to the Senate Amend
ment to Army Bill.

The House this morning agreed to the
Senate amendment to the army appropria-
ticn bill making Senator Joseph r. Haw-
ley of Connecticut brgadier general on
the retired list of the army.
Mr.. Hull of Iowa, chairman of the House
military affairs committee. moved to fur
ther amend the Senate amendment by MAX
ing Peter Josef Osterhaus. the last OF the
civil war corps commanders of the Union
armies, a brigadier general on The retired
list
Mr.. Bartlett of Georgia and one or two
other democrats voted in the negative, be-
lieving that the appropriation bill was not
the proper vehicle for special legislation of
that sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
GIRLS FIGHT POLICE.
School Boys Come to the Rescue-3OO
Arrested.
ratch 10 m Eyening Stnr.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, February 23-A cablegram
from Warsaw says: In a fight between
girls Of the high school here and the po-
lice Cossacks were called out and drove
the girls and their mothers 10 their homes,
lashIng them with knouts. The school boys
OF the city went To the support of the girls
and couraScously fought the police and Cos
sacks Three hundred pupils were arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
MARYLAND Town Scorched.

CUMBERLAND Md. February 23.-Fire
which originated today in the opera house . I
Midland, mining town in this county. de-
stroyed the greater portion OF the business
section, causing loss of about $4,000.
The water mains and plugs were frozen and
the fire gained great headway before
plug could be put in use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
MRS CHADWICK's EMERALDs.
Collector Leach of Cleveland Does Not
Believe They Were Struggled.

Collector of Customs c. f. Leach OIL
Cleveland. Ohio. was at the Treasury De-
partment today. and reported to Secretary
Shaw that his inquiries at the New York
customs house tended to show that the
emeralds which once belonged to Mrs.
Chadwick and now in the possession or
the controller of the currency, were not
smuggled into the country, as was sus-
pected 1t is understood that the jewels
ultimately will be sold an asset of the
failed bank where they were pledged for
Ina,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
No Information Given Out.

At the Office of the United States marshal
for the District of Columbia 1t was stated
today that no Information will be given
out there at this time in reference to the
report that the marshal has been called
upon to serve subpoenas upon number Of
residents &C this city to appear as witnesses
at the beef trust investigation in Chi
cago March 20 next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23

aminer today says that the three officers of
the Russian cruiser Lena who broke their
parole here and returned to Russia will in
all proba bility be allowed to remain there.
The japanese consul in this city is accred-
tied with the statement that the japanese
government is not deSirous of having the
officers compelled to return here This VIII
relieve the United States government of the
necessity of demanding their return, which
would have to be done should Japan make
the request
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
CITY FULL OF RUMORS.
Reported in st. Petersburg a Big Bat
tie is Proceeding

ST. PETERSBURG, February %. - AL
though the city continues full of rumors
that big battle is proceeding below Muk-
den, the war office does not offer any con-
hrmation of the reports Special dispatches.
however, as well as can be judged by the
mutilated manner in which they We're al
lowed TO pass the censor. pOrtend the irnmi-
nence of extensive operations. The Japa
nese are showing activity on both fanks
and the railroad has again been damaged
by raid of mixed japanese and Chinese
bandits.
In diplomatic circles a story is afloat to
the affect that the opinion expressed by
German military authorities based re-
ports from military experts at the front,
that the situation is by no means hopeless.
has greatly Influenced the emperor and en-
couraged him against the idea of conclud-
N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
THE DELAWARE sENATORsHIP.
Today's Ballot Showed No Change in
the Situation.

DOVER, Del, February 9-Tne paiot
for United States senator taken by Inc
legislature in joint session today resulted
as follows:
Adaieks. 13; Henry A. Dupont. o: Sauls-
hurv o: Hughes, G; T. Coleman Dupont. 4;
Judge William II. Royce. democrat. l. To-
taI vote. ~: necessary to a choice. 22.
The Joint assembly separated until noon
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
DIR. PAUL's MISSION.
He Comes as the Confidential Agent of
President Castro.

DIR. Jose de Jesus Paul called upon Sec
retary Hay at the State Department TO-DAY
by appointment arranged by Senor Veioz'
the Venezuelan charge here. who accompa-
MED DR.. Paul to the department and pre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
New Persian Minister to Be Presntd.

Gen. Morteza Khan, the new Persian
minister was at the State Department to-
.'fy and arranged with Secretary Hay to
present his credentials to the President at
the White House tomorrow afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
Senator Teller Has Not Changed.

But Senator Teller up to this afternoon
had not indicated that he proposes to
change his plan of campaign, which in its
essential feature Is that the Senate can
do nothing about statehood at this time.
There are several other senators who take
this same view. They are not inclined to
hermit the statehood bin to go to confer
ence They have not had any assurances,
and it does not seem possible that they VIII
have for a satisfactory compromise on
statehood if it should reach the conferees
They know that five of the six conferees-
three of the Senate and two of the House
will favor the House bill at heart. at least
The Senate conferees will be under a Ger
tain obligation to stand up for the Senate
bill But a heart their sympathies are en-
tirely against it. as they voted against the
Senate amendments.
Only single conferee. Senator Bate.
would be earnestly devoted to the bill as
it was passed by the Senate. Under these
circumstances and in the absence of any
proposition for an agreement the mapority
of the democrats withhold their approval
from the suggestions that have been passed.
around today that the bin should be al
lowed to go to conference. even if it is per
manenty tied up after that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23

81 business &. too .mar and
n9nr 'a. sl.at hlI.'.uuu. 81
vcriisiny u paper of general
circulation hke lhc Evening
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
Other Workmen Walk Out.
Only Small Factories Working.

LODI. Russian Poland, February 23. -
Only the smaller factories are working to-
day. AT the big establishments the work
men resumed the strike in consequence of
the withdrawal of the concessions granted
by the employers Monday
The railroad men struck this morning.
All the passenger and freight trains are
stopped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
TROUBLE At WARSAW
Workmen Have Struck in All
Factories in One District.
NOT A TRAIN RUNNING
SERIOUS CLASHES BETWEEN THE
STRIKERS AND TROOPS.
Men Demand an Eight-Hour Day
Manifesto Issued Defining
Purpose of Strike.
NOT A TRAIN RUNNING

The disturbances at Warsaw and
Lodz, Poland, have assumed the
character of a demand for an e,2it-
hour day by the workmen.
Strikers have adopted violent tac-
tics, and, while there have been a
number of clashes between them
and the police and troops, there have
been no serious casualties.
About all the great industrial es-
adjustments have been affected.
WARSAW, February 23.-The workmen
have struck in all the factories of the
Czerinakowska district. the chief manufac-
turing suburb of Warsaw. There have been
serious disturbances, and strong forces OF
police and troops Were summoned The SOL
diers fired, but no casualties have been re-
ported The police arrested many persons,
but the threats of the mob compelled them
TO release their prisoners.
The employees of the Lodz-k olusZka rail-
road have struck. Lodz is entirely cut off
from railroad communication.
Strikers Derailed Cars.
No trains are running in either direction
on the Vienna railroad The management
attempted to install soldiers firemen, but
the strikers had plugged the water gauges,
with the result that the amateur firemen
ruined four locomotives.
The strikers also derailed a number of
cars. The men demand eght-hour day
and an increase of wages. The directors Of
fered an increase of wages to some en-
pioyes and TO grant "A nine-hour day, but
the strikers refused.
A manifesto issued today by the strikers
says they struck To show their solidarity TO
other trades at this important juncture of
the labor movement, and because the man
agement oppressed and exploited the men.
Other Workmen Walk Out.
The employees of the government alcohol
monopoly walked out today.
4 general strike the Vistula and st.
Petersburg railroads is hourly expected.
The strikers pdraded CZernak )wska street
today smashed the windows Of five fac
tories and forced the workrnen to leave.
Troops were summoned and, II Is reported,
fired on the strikers.
Owing to the railroad strike no mails have
been received here from the west since
Wednesday morning.
Only Small Factories Working.
LODI. Russian Poland, February p.
Only the smaller factories working to-
day. At the big establishments the work
men resumed the strike in consequence of
the withdra wal of the concessions granted
by the employers Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
Japanese Pressing Russian Advance.

TSINkHETCHEN, Manchura, February
23.-The japanese continue to press the
Russian advance divisions the left
flank. on February 2l, with a strength of
not less than eight battalion@, they attacked
the outposts. The Russians made vigor-
Gus counter-attack and occupied the viii
iage Of Dapindu, forcing the japanese tenn
pOrarly To abandon their advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
Cololed Lights for Signals.

MUKDEN, February 23-In addition to
searchlights, the Japanese are employing
coored lights in signaling
Eastward of GoudZhou Pass the Rus
slams have detected = -arty of 300 Japan
esc moving north.
ASIDE from unimpOrtant skirmaShes no
movements have been reported during the
last few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-23
THE STATEHOOD BILL
Question of Allowing 1t to Go
to Conference.
NO MERE SENTIMENT
WITH PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA AND
INDIAN TERRITORIES.
But Senator Teller Has Not Indicated
Change of His Plan of
Campaign.

good many democrats in the Senate
We're discussing this morning the advisa-
blity of allowing the statehood bill to go
to conference. Among these democrats
were several men OF great deal of promI-
nence and influence in the party. They
claim that the ordinary courtesies that
should exist between the Senate and the
House of Representatives would be com
piled with by action of this kind. and de-
clare that 1t is not a proper line of con-
duct for the Senate to refuse to have
conference with the House on any bill
In advocating this action these senators
by no means surrender any of their con-
tentions in relation to the statehood bill.
They claim that it will be just as easy for
them to hold the bill up and prevent any
action with a conference report before the
Senate as it is to do it, as in the present
case, merely with pending motion by
Senator Beveridge that conferees shall be
appointed and the bill sent to conference
Oklahoma and Indian Territories.
There is little doubt that on the part of
the democrats proposition in the Senate
to have one state of Oklahoma and Indian
territories and to leave out all the balance
of the bill would receive their support.
There is great deal OF pressure from
Okla and Indian territories for the en-
actment of Legislation at this session. With
the people of those territories statehood is
no mere sentiment. 1t is an absolute neces-
sity in their judgment in order to allow
them to organize a government for that
large area of the country that will be COM
mensurate with the needs of the people
Better police powers. better schools, better
improvements of every kind are sadly need
ed there Every day these things are being
pressed upon the Senate and senators are
being urged to do something for those terri
tories. even if nothing can be done for New
Mexico and Arizona.
On the republican side there Is a very
earnest determination if possible to enact
the House bill The fact that they have
enough votes to do ii makes these senators
hesitate in agreeing to any proposition that
will result in anything less than the House
bill But they recognize that something
ought to be done for Oklahoma and indian
territories and would like to hear of some
proposition that they could support con-
sistently to that end.
Today there We're many conferences among
senators in relation to statehood. The prop
osition that seems nearest realization, II Ii
is possible to revive the Statehoot Dill. Is TOT
the adoption of the Foraker amendment by
the House confereeS, permitting Arizona
and New Mexico to vote separately on the
ratification of statehood for those terrific
ries Joint statehood for them then could
only be secured by the approval of their
people and that it is claimed, ought to he
a satisfactory way in which to decide the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-01

Tn view Of these conditions an
amazed at the action Of the grand jury
and realize the advantage in not know
Ing who the witnesses were or who ara
testifying against me, or what theli
statements were. to all of which no op-
portunity was given to cross examine
or explain. rely upon my vindleation
before a trial jury. before which, as a
citizen. shall be protected against
mere insinuatlons; base persecution
and perjured testimony.
Having remained here expecting to
be recalled before the grand Jury for
an opportunity OF answering any accu-
sation which might have been made
since my appearance before that body,
but which courtesy was not accorded
me, and the indictment having been
brought, now feel 1t my duty to re-
turn TO my official duties at Washing
ton. viii come back after the con-
gress to meet those malicious and base
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-01
Rebuilding the Store.

S. Danziger & Co.'S building, to be
remodled, Early in February, workmen
will take possession Of the building.
Wreeking work viii commence by
tearing out the entire outside wall on
Commercial street and on Eleventh
street. Large plate glass show win
dows will be built all around; all walls
inside the entire building will be torn
out, making the first floor into one large
salesroom. The electric lighting and
gas system will be remodled and en-
larged. New modern. up to date fix
lures and modern store appliances
will supplant the old. For more than
a score of years this reliable firm has
been supplying the people with cloth
ing. The high standard of goods sold
by s. Danziger & Co. needs no fiattery
as they were always good and depend
able. Their trade has grown until the
firm is compelled to have more room.
A big sacrifice sale of $4,000 worth
of mems and boys fine suits, over
coats, hats and furnishings begins next
Saturday, January Z, at a. m. No
sooner. That will give the people of
Astoria and vicinity the best oppor-
tunity ever had to secure the best
grades of goods at the lowest prices
ever known in Oregon. The stock must
go before the workmen commence to
raise dirt and dust as 1t might soil or
ruin the fine goods.