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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
YOUNG P1cKPocKET ARRESTED
Colored Boy Stole Pocketbook During
Church Serices.

Arthur Warren. colored. thirteen years
old. was arrested as a pickpocket during
the vesper service at ST. Patrick's Church
last evening. He had been seen in the
church several times last week and his
conduct aroused suspicion. When taken to
the first precinct station last night he adj
united that he had taken a pocketbook
from the church each day last week and
said he had spent the money with his COM
psnions. The youthful prisoner. whose
home is at IA Defrees street. was sent to
the house of detention.
He told Detective Grant this morning
that when he entered the church he tried
20 get a seat behind ladies and picked their
pocketbood from the pew seat. He said
he kept only the cash the books contained
and told OF having thrown away pocket
book containing a diamond ring. The boy
told the detective that he was arrested
some months ago for taking pocketbooks
from st. Aloyslus Church. He will prob
ably be tried In the Police Court tomorrow
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
ATTACK INDICTMENTS.
Beef Packers in Chicago Test
Validity.

Reef PACKERS Ia SAS"6S
Validity.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, September 1Ss-Attorneys TOT
the defense in the cases against fndicteo
packers announced yesterday that they
would file papers today in the United states
district court attacking the validity OF the
indictments upon which the defendants are
held for trial According to Attorney Jonn
8. Miller, the nature of the papers to Dc
filed has not been finally determined. IL
was admitted that 1t would be either mo-
ton to quash the indictments or plea In
abatement Either document the attorneys
say, would accomplish practically the same
results, II 1t should prove effective.
The defense. 1t Is understood. Will main
tain that the federal grand jury which IN
vestigated the alleged Combination In re-
straint of trade" was illegally drawn Do
cause the names of the Jurors were kept
secret The government will maintain that
although the drawing of the jury shall De
published, there Is no provision which says
that the drawing shall be advertised.
The defendants will also plead that the
Injunction granted by Judge Crosscup Is OPP
erative In preventing the government from
proceeding against them on the criminal
charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
CABLES PRESIDENT
SECRETARY TAFT ON RIOTS IN
JAPAN.

OYSTER BAY. L. l., September 1S.-
Secretary Taft In a cablegram from Toxic
has conveyed to the President the assur-
ances OF the Japanese government given to
him personally. that the recent riots I'm
Japan were not anti-American demonstra-
tons. Secretary Taft says the rioting has
subsided and that the members of his party
nave not been subjected to the least indig-
nifty. He expresses confidence that the
friendship Of Japan for America is abiding.
Following is the text of Secretary Taft's
dispatch which was made public by direc-
ton of the President:
TOXIC. September IL, 1905
The President: Japanese government Is
very anxious that the disturbances in Toxic
and other towns should not be considered
as anti-American demonstra tions They saw
they arose as follows: Many of the Jana
nese people were disappointed because their
hopes In respect TO the results of the war
had been greatly exaggerated by unex-
pected and uniform victories These peo-
pie in Toxic wished. in peaceabie manner
to protest on the subject; but the police au-
thorities OF Toxic unwisely and Illegally
sought to restrain legitimate popular DEM
onstration, and so met resistance This
created riot and at once placed control of
ihe movement In the hands OF the lowest
elements and made a mob without con-
science which was hostile to the police espe-
ciaiiy, and only incidentally TO foreigners
who got In the way 4
There was no movement directed against
Americans or foreigners as such. The dis
turbances have subsidized entirely and while
the government is maintaining at hand
sufhcient forces to restrain further acts of
violence, there is not the slightest evidence
of q condition of continued riot. Meetings
held In other cities to protest against peace
permitted by the police have been psaceable.
Members of our entire party visited all
parts of Japan since the riot at TOXIC. and
not member has bean srIhferfed Ia
indignity at ALL I feel sure that the state
ment of the authorities Is correct and that
any effort to create the impression that
there is an anu-foreign demonstration or
un-American sentiment I'm the great body of
the people of Japan is unjust. hope that
you will deem 1t wise to give publicity to
this dispatch In justice to the Japanese gov
eminent and people, whose friendship for
America and gratitude for the Assistance
which you rendered them In the matter OF
peace Is abiding. (Signed) TAFT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Petition for Absolute Divorce.

Three petitions for absolute divorce
were today filed in the District Supreme
Court.
Mary B. Palmer In her petition against
Wallace T. Palmer alleges infidelity. The
couple were married in 1899.
A similar allegation is made in the Pc
tition Of John H Robinson. who seeks
divorce from Ella Robinson. The couple
were married July 20. 1894. in Denver.
Col. and lived In this city until May 9.
1901. A correspondent is named In the
petition.
Nora Fl. Reinberg sued Louis A Rein
berg for an absolute divorce on the
ground Of fnfidelity. The couple were
married November %, 1894, and have three
children. Mrs. Reinberg charges that her
husband attempted to secure her incar-
ceration In the Government Hospital for
the Insane. and that the charge made
against her was nolle pressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
INSURANCE ON COTTON.
Fire Underwriters Committee t
Meet,

JACKSON, Miss. September 1S.-Edward
Yerger Of Jackson. president of the Missis-
sippi Fire Underwriters' Association, and q
member of the special committee OF five
members appointed at the recent meeting OF
the National Association of Fire Insurance
Underwriters to consider the subject OF In
surance of cotton. has been notified that
the committee will meet In New York Oeto-
Der Is. Trouble Of long standing prevails
between the domestic companies operating
in the south and the marine companies for
control of the business. The marine com
panies. It is said, take the shore end OF the
cotton insurance risk thus placing policy
on cotton from the moment 1t leaves the
gin until 1t is landed In the hands OF the
foreign consumers. The domestic concerns
contend that they are entitled to the shore
of the insurance and on this the threat
ened war involving all the cotton insurance
business in the south hinges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
COTTON IN WEST AFRICA.
Transportation Facilities and Labor
Greatly Needed.

The Department Of Commerce and Labor
has Just published q report stating that the
result Of the attempt to grow cotton In
West Africa has been very discouraging
owing to the absence OF transportation ia
cilities and the lack OF laborers. In Sierra
Leone the cotton association tried American
seeds. but the plantation did not prove to be
success. Under the most favorable condi-
lions Sierra Leone could produce 10000
bales. but for the next ten years not more
than 5000 bales year may be expected.
Northern Nigeria. with a population Of
%. 900. 900 fairly civilized people, is best fitted
for the cotton industry, but the lack OF
transportation facilities makes 1t impossible
to conduct it. The colonies Lagos, Southern
Nigeria, Gold Coast, Sierra Leone and Gam
bia could under the most favorable condi-
tions produce 10000 bales. but for the next
eight years not more than 10000 bales can
be expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
D1gtx1ct Clerks Take Action.

SuSt xpg to0A1A
District Clerks Take Action.
On the initiative Of Assessor n II. Oar.
nellie. heads Of all departments Of the Dis
trfct government met In the executive ONCE
on the nth fioor OF the District building at
noon today. ana unanimously passed the
following resolution. which was prepared
by COMMITTEES consisting OF Mr.. Darneille.
DIR. Woodward, Mr.. Tweedaie. DR.. Tindall
and Mr.. Hunt, setting forth the death OF
ANDREW Brown Duvall, corporation counsel
OF the District Of Columbia and that I'VE
meet to express our respect for his memory,
our sorrow at the severance of our earthly
relations with him, and our sympathy with
those to whom he was endeared by the
closer ties Of domestic affection.
THE association Of Mr.. Duvall with the
government OF the District Of Columbia
has been an uninterrupted record of Of
6cfal efficiency. courtesy and diligence in
disposing of the vast number OF intricate
problems of municipal Jurisprudence 1t be-
came his qduty to consider. His unfailing
urbanity and consideration for the feelings
of his fellow offlcials render the knowledge
that they shall hereafter miss his welcome
presence sorrowful heritage.
lumbia have lost the services Of wise
counsellor: the community at large the fell
lowship of worthy citizen and man.
I'VE tender to his bereaved family our
heartfelt coincidence in the hope that the
knowledge of our regard for the husband
and father and our sympathy with them
may in some degree enable them to better
bear the grief which cannot be assuaged by
any human words or aid"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
FORMATION OF CABINET.
czar,s Plan Council of Ministers With
Premier President.

ST, PETERSBURG, September 1S-The
nroiect for the formation of a cabinet which
Emperor Nicholas ordered the solsky COM
mission to examine, contempiates the FOR
nation of a body to be called the council OF
ministers, which would be under the presi-
dency of a premier. The latter. with the
ministers of war, marine and foreign anairs
and the court officials, would have the sole
right of reporting to the emperor Inc
ministers would be appointed on the n s.ra-
ti,,a rnsas ures would become effective with
ont the permission of the council OF minis
tara aanctioned by the emperor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
WITH MILITARY HoNoRs.
ARRANGEMENTS Made for Funeral Of Gen.
Benham.

A meeting of Spanish War Veterans will
be held this evening at headquarters, 71g
9th street northwest. to make ARRANGEMENTS
for the reception of the remains of Gen. d.
Benham. United States army, which are ex-
pected to reach this city at noon tomorrow
over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. This
officer died at Tif1n. Ohio where he was an
active members of the Kuert Camp. United
spanish War Veterans. a guard of honor
from that camp will accompany the body
to Washington. The burial will be with fun
military honors at Arlington, 1t is said. ,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. Comdr. A. L. Key from the Naval
war College. Narragansstt bay, r. I. to
this city for duty In connection with the
general board OF the navy.
Lieut. w. K. Riddle from the Consteiia-
ton. naval training station. Narragansett
bay. r. Il to the Naval Academy. Annap-
Passed Asst. Surg. r. b. Ledbetter from
the naval hospital. Chelsea, Mass. to the
navy yard. Norfolk. Va
ola. Md.
Passed Asst. Surg. H n. Tolfree from
the navy yard, Norfolk, Va. and report 70
the commandant OF that yard for duty In
the naval hospital there.
Asst. Surgeons b. y. Jenness. r. =. 6trine
and J. L. Neilson. to the naval hospital
Actins Asst. Surg. r. r. McMurdo 10 the
Franklin, navy yard. Norfolk Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18

The Swedish and Norwegian delegates are
still in session at Karlstadt trying to settle
peacefully the questions raised by Norway
demand for disunion. The subject OF iron.
tier Notifications Is understood to be still
under discussion.
A statement by Prof hansen, the ex-
plorer and Norwegian patriot, is published
in London to the effect that Sweden has
consented that Norway retain the modern
works in the fortresses of kongsv1nger ana
Fredriksten, the other new forts to be de-
molished hansen Is also quoted as saying
that the form of Norway's future govern
ment will be decided by referendum. ana
that 1t will probably be a monarchy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
DEPARTURE OF MAI. HODGES.
Major Langfitt Comes to the Office Of
the Chief of Engineers.

Maj Harry F. Hodges. Corps of Engi-
neers. one of the assistants to General Mac
kenzie. chief OF engineers at the War De-
partment. has gone to Milan. Italy, to rep
resent the United States at the tenth inter-
national navigation congress-. to be held in
that city the latter part of this month
In his absence Maj William c. Langf1tt.
Corps OF Engineers. recently detached from
duty at Portland. Ore. has assumed his du-
ties in charge of the river and harbor diyi-
sion or the office of the chief of engineers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
WARM WEATHER AHEAD.
And Showers Tomorrow Afternoon
and Evening.

The Washington weather will continue
warm tomorrow" said Prof. Garriott of the
weather bureau TO a Star reporter late this
afternoon. The outlook Is also for show
ers tomorrow afternoon or evening. The
maximum temperature tooay was So. It
eiuai,- as high tomorrow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
CONSTITUTION" IN DANGER.
Old American Ship About to Turn
Turtle.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, September 1S.-The ancient
frisate Constitution. Familiarity known as
1.-The first ship of the American navy,
which has for years been one Of the most
valuable possessions Of the Charlestown
ward. is In danger of turning turtle" and
it is learned that the good ship cannot last
many years in its present state.
The frigate is leaking badly and the hold
fills so rapidly that it Is necessary to use
a power pump frequently. The officials are
afraid to risk placing the ship in dry dock
to make repairs, as the vessel would crush
with its own weight. The Constitution Is
probably the most valuable relic, historl-
cally, in Uncle Sans entire navy. $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Woman Refused New rr,al

Special Dispatch to The STAR
RICHMOND. Va. September 1s.-Judss
Clopton OF Manchester has refused q new
trial in the case of Estelle Townsend Smith
the New York woman convicted Of the
murder here of dve-year old son several
months ago. The woman beat the child to
death with broom stick. Her husband.
Shepard X. Smith. indicted as an accom-
plice. was discharged from custody on mo-
ton of the states attorney.
Counsel for the woman will go to the su-
pren,e court to get a new trial. In order to
save her from the fve-year term in the
penitentiary given her by the jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Army Of tho Cumberland Reunion.

Army OF tho Cumporlauo 6Su01ou.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. September 3D.
The Society Of the Army OF the Cumber-
land met today in Its annual reunion. There
are several hundred men present from the
east, north and west. although the at
tendance has been cut down by the yellow
fever scare. The convention was called
to order by the acting president, General
James Barnett. A. w. Chambliss delivered
an address of welcome.
Visits to the battlefelds Of Missionary
Ridge and Orchard Knob were arranged
for this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
PRIMARIES IN BALTIMORE.
Progressing Quietly With Democrats
Ahead.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd. September 1S.-The
primaries are progressing quietly today. ana
at 1850 indications were that the demo-
cratic organization candidates for the leg.
islature would win out in all the wards and
districts. The republican organization can
didates also look like winners in their re-
spective wards. A great deal OF money 10
being spent by the democrats. both organ
ization and Independent. The fight between
Lobe and Straus Democrats) In the third
district will cost in the aggregate about
$4,000.
Governor Warfield.s friends almost to q
man are backing Linthicum while the or
ganization people are behind Stratus.
Every polling place is manned as IL this
were general election, challengers and
watchers being supplied with certificates
furnished by the supervisors, and the police
regulations as stringently enforced as In
November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
TO JOIN CHINESE ARMY.
Lieutenants Harris and Russell Resign
to Accept Higher Rank.

First Lieut.. Henry L. Harris and Second
Lieut.. Morton Russell. both Of the 22d In
fantry. have resigned their commissions in
the United States army for the purpose of
entering the military service of the Chinese
government at much higher rates Of COM
pensation. Lieut.. Harris will have the
rank Of colonel in the Chinese army with
an annual salary of 81 900 in gold, and
airy Of 5000. and it will be their duty to
instruct the Chinese troops in modern mil
itary tactics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
o,Keefse Declared Sane.

Daniel O'Keeffe was today adjudged to
be Of unsound mind by a jury summoned
in the lunacy proceedings Instituted by the
authorities OF the Government Asylum for
the insane where o'Keeffe was being de-
tanned on q commitment signed by the MIL
itary authorities. At former hearing on
the petition q jury disagreed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Detailed to CoIlaRe.

DELAWARE. Ohio. September 1s.-Ohio
Wesleyan University authorities have re-
ceived word that the government has de-
tailed Lieut.. Clarence Gordon Of Portland.
Me-. as instructor In the military depart
ment for the coming year. He succeeds
Captain Waldo q. Aver, who has been here
for. the past year and who has been ordered
to Fort LeavenWorth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Fourth-class Postmasters.

Fourth Glass Postmasters.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today:
Massachusetts-North westport. August
w. Lundberg,
New York-Syosset. Charles A. Van Sise;
Youngsville, Jacob Rogler, jr.
Pennsylvania Springnet, Charles II. Diets
virginia--Nora. Samuel @. Counts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
BODY NOT CLAIMED.
Baltimore Boy Committed Suicide In
New York.

NEW YORK. September 1S--The body OF
John s. Green Of Baltimore. who committed
suicide on Saturday in Roches' Hotel here,
was still unclaimed today at an undertaking
establishment In 7th avenue. GREEN'S sui
eide was discovered by q telephone message
from Green's sister In Baltimore. whom he
self. 1t was expected the aister or some
member OF his family would ,claim the
body. but no one has appeared - DO ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18

Cherry & Moran Company Of this city
have been awarded the contract for supply
ing winter uniforms to the members OF the
local fire department, their bid being the
lowest received from several firms in this
and other cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Increased Business in Patent Office.

The receipts Of the patent Office for the
past week amounted to s34 .l2S.09, showing
an increase of over 5000 over the receipts
OF the corresponding week Of last year. The
receipts for the week ended September IT,
1904. were $2S. 602-50 The increase resulted
from the large increase in the business Of
the Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Detailed to College Duty.

By direction Of the President. Cant. John
g. Workizer. I'd Infantry. has been de-
tailed as professor Of military science and
tactics at the University Of Nebraska, Lin
coin, Neb.. to take effect on the LIST Of oc-
tober. vice Capt. Wilson Chase, 21st In
fantry, who has been relieved from this
duty and ordered to Join his regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Robbery a. Bargain Counter.

Annie Coe was arraigned in the Police
Court before Judge Kimball today. charg-
ed with picking pockets during bargain
counter rush at downtown department
store last--6aturday. She pleaded not
guilty to the charge. but after the testi-
mony OF the complaining witnesses had
been heard she was held to await the ac-
ton OF the grand jury. Bond In the case
was fixed at $1,000. In default OF which
she was committed to the workhouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18

Session Of the Keep Commission.
Messrs. Keep Garfield and Murray Of the
departmental committee Of inquiry held
session today. as usual. They spent some
time In the Office of the supervising archi-
tect Of the treasury looking into the details
OF the work Of that Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
senator Martins Expenses.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND. Va. September Ex-senator
Martin this afternoon fisd his statement
OF expenses In the late primary for rent OF
headquarters. stenographer, pogtaGe. print
total OF $l1,6zxOx The statement II sworn
to and attested before d. A. Richie. no-
tary, private secretary to the governor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
PARTLY IDENTIFIED.
Body Taken From River Believed to Be
That Of s. e. Jones.

TnaC =. VVQVS1 :
It is believed by the police that the body
of Simon E. Jones, the man who Is sup
posed to have jumped overheard from the
steamer Charles Manchester Saturday
night, as stated In yesterdays Star. was
discovered today, near Fort Hunt. The
police feel certain that Jones jumped
overheard and was drowned. There Is no
question about the identity OF the clothing
found in the toilet room on the steamer.
and at the house where Jones boarded
nothing has been heard from him since he
left Saturday to go to bank where he had
money deposited.
A body was taken from the river at Fort
Hunt today and an examination Is to be
made to determine it's identity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18

The New Mexican Ambassador.
leo, Senior Don Joaquin de Casasus, and his
wife, Senora Dona Catalina Altamirano de
Casasus. ere expected to arrive In this city
October s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18

New Life Insurance Company.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK. Va. September 1S,-Norfoik
banking institutions will unite to form big
Home Life Insurance Company. at capital
of S5OOOO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
CAR AND KING.
Nicholas May Confer With Christian
of Denmark.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS. September 1S.-A st. Petersburg
dispatch to the Matin says that the car
left Peterhof yesterday and embarked on
the Imperial yacht Polar Star for the Gulf
of Finland 1t is stated officially that the
cruise is a pleasure trip. but well informed
persons say that the czar will meet King
Christian of Denmark at Darmstadt with a
view to aiding in the settlement Of Scan
Hnavian affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Acting Chief of Engineers.

Maj. Frederic v. Abbott, Corps Of Engf-
neers. is acting chief of engineers in the
temporary absence of General Mackenzie,
who is making an inspection Of the fortifi-
cations on the Pacific coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
CAMPAIGN OPENED.
Representative Swanson Makes
Speech,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HANOVER COURTHOUSE. va. septem-
Der s-Representative Claude A. Swanson
opened the campaign for the democrats
here today before large audience. For
several hours before the speaking he was
on the court green engaged In conversation
with the people of this and other counties.