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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
State Inquiry Into Il" Road
Disaster.
QUESTIONS TO SOLVE
DETERMINATION AS 10 DIRECT
RESPONSIBILITY. ..
Operation Of the marlborough Com
pany Another Feature-Frank ~-
W. Baker in Charge.

NEW YORK. September ia state ex-
animation into the causes for the elevated
railroad accident In this city last Monday
In which part of a train fell from a trestle
into the street. killing twelve persons and
in1uring forty, was begun today by Frank
w. Baker. acting president OF the New
York state railroad commission. An in
vestigation OF the administration of the In
terborough Company. which conducts the
railroad. will be the main object OF the in
Quiry. Mr. Baker announced An additional
effort Will be made to determine whether
the sw1tchman or the motorman was d.
rectly responsible for the accident, and also
Into the competency of the marlborough
Company's employees.
The scene OF the wreck. about which the
investigation will center. is the junction or
two main arteries OF the elevated system at
9th avenue, where the 9th avenue line
branches on with sharp curve from tho
9th avenue line. both OF which run over the
same tracks down to that point Trains
are run around or past this network OF in
tersecting tracks every few second during
rush hours. 1t was during the morning
rush that the accident occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
BRUTALLY MURDERED.
Prominent Pennsylvania Farmer the
Victim.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WILMINGTON. Del. September 13.-John
W. Carter. aged 81 years. a prominent
farmer of Johnson's Corner in Delaware
county, Pa, near the Delaware state line
was found murdered in his wagon early this
morning. He had been beaten on the head
with large stone tied in bag. The muir
derer IS believed to be strange negro
known as Howard. who had been engaged by
Mr.. Carter as a farm hand on Monday. The
slayer has disappeared. and the authorities
OF this city and the neighboring counties of
Pennsylvania are today searching for him.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Carter started for
Wilmington with a double team taking
along the negro. who drove a single rig
Early this morning both rigs reached the
farmyard and Mr.. Carter was found lying in
the bottom Of the wagon. barely breathing
He died in few moments without regain
ing consciousness.
Beside him IN the wagon was bag con-
tanning a large stone. with which he had
been killed. The murder Is supposed to
have been committed near the house. The
murderer is FIVE feet six inches In height
small mustache and beard. The motive was
robbery. as large amount OF money which
Carter carried is missing. The murder has
early hour the country was aroused and a
search begun. 1t is not known how much
money the murderer secured. He evidently
thought he got all his victim had. In this
he was mistaken. however. as roll Of
notes was found on the body that had been
overlooked. Mr.. Carter was one Of the
best-known citizens in the neighborhood
He had large adult family.
Up to late hour the murderer had not
been apprehended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13

PRESIDENT TO BE FORMALLY
WELCOMED UPON HIS RETURN.

After several days OF uncertainty It has
at last been formally announced that the
reception to President Roosevelt by the
people of Washington when he returns
to the White House this fall will be held.
While he would neither affirm nor deny
that he had received word from Oyster
Bay. Commissioner West said today that
he was able to declare the untruth OF the
recently printed statement that President
Roosevelt had fatty refused to allow a
reception to be held. Plans for the event.
which will occur September 80. when the
President returns from his summer homo
on Sycamore Hill. are accordingly being
rushed to completion without delay.
Commissioner West today asked James f.
Oyster. president of the Business Mems AS
ISOLATION. and w. v. Cox, president Of the
Board OF Trade. to confer with him in re-
gard to the perfection OF arrangements for
the affair.
Although nothing has been determined
finally. the idea suggested by Mr.. West Is
that, should President Roosevelt reach
washington in the evening, there shall be
an illumination OF Pennsylvania avenue. so
as to enable the people to see him. II the
chief executive and his party arrive during
the day their progress up the avenue would
best be marked by waving by the assembled
populace OF flags or bunting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
LAST RITES PERFORMED
SERVICES OVER REMAINS OF
GEORGE D. SCOTT.

Funeral services over the remains of the
late George D. Scott were held this after
noon at o'clock at the late residence of
west The services were attended by a large
number of friends of Mr. Scott. including
delegations from John A. Rawlins Post No.
1, G.. A. r.. and representatives Of the
stamp redemption division of the Post Office
Department. The services were conducted
by Rev. DR.. ]. ]. Muir, pastor Of the Temple
Baptist Church, and the interment took
place at Arlington. The G. A. r. had charge
of the burial service. Past Commander s.
ing. The pallbearers were all members of
John A. Rawlins Post, and included Messrs.
James LAWYER. Thomas C. Pursell, Samuel
r. Stratton. A. S. Taber and Samuel w.
Snow. The casket which contained the
body was covered by large flag, on top or
which were many handsome floral pieces.
Mr.. Scott was native OF New YORK.
whence he went into the Union army
as private soldier in July. 1862. His
regiment was attached to the Army OF
the Potomac and he participated In all
the army took park from the time OF his
enlistment uptil the battle of Chanceliors-
vile, when he was severely wounded. He
returned to the field in October. 1854. and
took part In the last struggles against
the dying confederacy. For number OF
wears he served as clerk In the Treasury
and War Departments and In May lo'o'
ment where he remained until his death.
He died Sunday afternoon at George
washington University Hospital after a
short Illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
IN BEHALF OF PRISONERS.
Local Branch of Society at Work on
Large Scale.

Russian political prisoners released by
the Japanese capture Of Sakhalin have at
tracted the attention Of the Society OF
Friends of Russian Freedom. whose local
branch has been meeting since March last
at the home Of Rev. DR.. Alexander Kent,
pastor Of the Peoples Church.
The society in the interest OF Russian
freedom was organized two years ago in
Philadelphia and has spread with great ra-
pidity to the large cities of the United
States Headquarters have been establish
ed in Boston. and at the present time the
energies of the association have been turn
ed to the assistance of the Sakhalin pris-
oners. Thousands Of circular cards have
been distributed asking for assistance.
The Island of Sakhalin has been used for
a long period by the Russian government
as penal colony. Among the political pris-
oners were many of high position and edu-
cation. whose only offense was that they
had advocated free government In the
land of czardom. After the occupation of
the question arose as to what the victors
would do with the prisoners?
The local branches, started In the early
spring by several prominent Russians in
the city. made inquiries as to their condi-
ton at the Japanese legation. Although
there are about five hundred Russians In
the city, some of them occupying positions
of prominence in the government service
and in educational institutions, caution
against possible complications which might
result to both their efforts and their posi-
lions has prevented the publication Of
their names or their connection with tho
relief movement.
Through the solicitation Of the president
of the Washington branch, William Can
field Lee. and the treasurer, DR.. Kent, the
japanese legation began inquiries as to the
fate of the Russian political prisoners since
the occupation Of the island After much
delay and uncertainty the Toxic govern
ment has finally advised the legation here
that the prisoners have been found.
Further inquiry revealed the pitiable con-
dition Of these unfortunates. and as soon
as the treaty Of peace made 1t possible the
society began efforts in behalf Of their re-
lief. Every effort will be made by the local
branch and the society in general SO to
present the condition Of the prisoners to
maye be obtained for their immediate relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
NO CENTRAL WAREHOUSE.
Building for Storage of School Sup
plies Impracticable at Present.

pllSS 1ulIldCIASab3C al L 1SSSAs.
After a conference yesterday afternoon
with President Gordon and Secretary Con-
ner OF the board of education. Commits
sioner West decided that 1t would be I'M
possible at the present time to carry out
in detail his plan for Capitalization in the
purchase, storage and distribution Of sup
plies for the public schools.
The plan was submitted to Mr.. Conner
soon after 1t was first suggested, and at
yesterdays conference he stated that the
board Of education could not, under the
law, charge to any existing appropriation
the rent of such building as would be
needed for a storehouse.
In reference to the storehouse best suit
ed for the purpose Mr.. Conner said that a
building near the railroad in lexington or
South Washington would be best.
In the near future Secretary Conner will
submit to Commissioner West an estimate
of the cost of a rented building and OF the
necessary horses and wagons. clerks and
storekeeper to launch the enterprise. If
this is found to total too large a sum 1t Is
probable Congress will be asked for spe-
cial appropriation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
CHINAMEN PLEASED.
Gladly Welcome News Of Peace in
Mauchuria

NAo0Ay CACOAuO NcWS OK TeaC0 IN
Manchuria.
LIDZLAPUDZE. Manchuria, September
13-Whatever may be the feelings OF the
Russian or Japanese soldiers regarding the
conclusion OF peace, one man welcomes 1t
unreservedly and with beaming smiles.
This is the Chinaman. on whose land the
war was fought for nearly eighteen months.
Today the roads around here ara filled with
happy. smiling Chinese. men and women.
old and young. who. in clumsy carts. loaded
with their household goods. are proceeding
in long lines back to their old homes.
Tho Chinese greet the Russian soldiers
with the one word Peace" which Is re-
peated over and over again. Many OF their
homes have been devastated. but notwith-
standing this. they express their Joy at
getting back to peaceful and Industrious
occupations Furthermore, the game OF
neutrality to each side which the Chinese
have been obliged to play for 80 many
months has been a hard one. and peace has
brought relief from this strain. 1t Is no
exaggeration to say that the Chinese are
now tho happiest people In Manchuria.
It Is reported here that the Japanese
have disbanded the Chinese bandit organi-
IA tons with which they operated during the
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
HELD FOR COURT.
John Brown Charged With Shooting
Mrs. Morrell,

GREENWICH. Conn.,. September 49,
John Brown. the man arrested here yester-
day on suspicion Of being connected with
the shooting Of Mrs c. W. Morrell, at her
residence Monday night, was held for the
superior court today and committed to jail
in default Of bonds of 5000. Brown plead
ed not guilty to charges of attempt at bur-
glary and assault with intent to kill.
The condition of Mrs. MorreII was said
to be fairly comfortable today though the
bullet which entered her shoulder has not
yet been extracted.
Mrs. MorrelI's father, Edmund C. Con-
verse of New York, characterized as ridicu-
lous the theory that the motive of the in
truder was the kidnapping Of the two Nor
rell children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
PORTLAND IN THE LEAD.
Showed Greatest Increase in Postal
Receipts of Any City.

Postal receipts for the fifty largest cities
In the United States, compiled by the third
assistant postmaster general, aggregated
for the month of August $50. 49, against
s., 1884 GIT for the corresponding month In
1904, or an increase of 9.O7 per cent.
The highest percentage Of increase shown
by any city was at Portland, Ore, where
the Lewis and Clark exposition raised the
receipts to s4i. 965, an increase of 54.05 per
cent over the receipts for August 1904. The
next largest increase was 1851 per cent at
Los Angeles, Cal. The only cities showing
decreases were st. Louis, Mo, due to the
heavy receipts last year on account of the
Louisiana purchase exposition in that city,
and Peoria, Ill. and st. Joseph, Mo. The
receipts Of the five largest cities were as
follows: New York. 81 .197.679: Chicago.
$3.50, 4O3: Philadelphia. 1871 1855; Boston.
$3S6. 02S, and st. Louis, 1868, 4O3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
RESULT OF SUBWAY.
Causes Buildings and Streets in CHI
caro- to Settle.

CHICAGO, September 13-The subway OF
the Illinois Tunnel Company Is found To De
the cause of the settling of the streets and
of several large buildings in the downtown
district This conclusion Is set forth by the
city's special engineering committee In a
supplemental report made yesterday the
engineers cite four instances OF settlements
directly traceable to the undermining OF the
streets by the tunnel company. and declare
that 1t Is impossible to prevent settlement
of the grounds and foundations OF the large
structures even with improved and safer
methods.
The most important finding of the COM
mission Is that It is not feasible to make
any plan that can be safely followed for all
connections.
Another finding is that 1t Is not practi-
cable to make connections under air pres
sure. as 1t would not be sufficient to- sus-
tain the pressure of the foundations
1t Is found that because of the danger to
the buildings and streets the tunnel COM
pany practically has ceased making con-
nections. and many of the connections
which were started have been abandoned.
No damage was found as a result of the
work on the main line tunnels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
Large Orders for Rails.

PITTSBURG. Pa. September 13-Larye
orders for steel rails for delivery next year
have recently been booked by Pittsburg
concerns Some of these orders. 1t is said,
are from western railroads. indicating an
unprecedented demand in the west.
According to an estimate made today the
orders placed for delivery next year up to
date aggregate 100000 tons. In addition
to this great tonnage 1t now seems certain
that fully 100000 tons contracted for de-
livery this year will have to go over into
next year. which gives promise of a record
breaking production next year. The record
was made In 1893 when production amount
ed TO trife over 2.SUOOOO tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
For Rapid Development.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. September 13.-Fred-
erick S. Dickson, president of the Federal
Telephone Company. which controls the
most extensive independent telephone sys-
tenn In the country. stated today that the
merging of interests would be followed by
a rapid development of the service through
out the east and central west Mr.. Dickson
said that new lines from Pittsburg to Phila-
delphia and Baltimore win soon be placed In
operation. and from Cleveland to Albany,
N. Y, via Buffalo. Rochester and Syracuse.
Ultimately 1t is the purpose of the indie
pendent people to connect their lines with
New York city. Efforts are now being made
to secure a franchise in the city Of New
York for an Independent telephone COM
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
CREATED SENSATION.
Democratic Judge Denounces the Poe
Amendment.

Oemocratlc Judge Denounces the Poe
Amendment
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md. September ia gen
uine sensation was created this morning in
the criminal court when Judge Charles E.
Phelps delivered his charge to the grand
jury upon that body entering upon its du-
ties.
The judge. who was elected to the bench
as democrat. scored the Poe amendment
saying in substance: IA proposed change
in the organic law OF the state radically af-
fecting the practical exercise - the elective
franchise is obviously a change of vital i'm
portance. entirely outside the range of ordi-
nary partisan politics. A proposition of that
nature is to be scrutinized- with Jealous
care. from the standpoint of the reasonably
probable effect upon the freedom and purity
Of our future elections and under the
searchlight Of our past experience"
Just why Judge Phelps touched upon the
proposed amendment in his charge to the
jury Is not known, and Is the cause of much
speculation among politicians OF both par
ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
TO PURIFY SERVICE
USURIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 10
49, BE ELIMINATED.
Opposition to Countenancing in tho
Government Printing Office Sys-
tematic Betting on the Races.

Public Printer Oscar ]. Ricketts, has de-
cided to drive out from the government
printing Office all of the so-called get-rich-
quick and gambling schemes whatsoever
that have been carried on there either
'covertly or openly.
The first step In the matter was taken
this afternoon when he announced the ban
ishment from the big printery of all racing
handbook systems and his intention to
probe Into the money-lending combines
among the employees which are generally
known as "symposiums."
In taking this step Mr.. Ricketts, Is but
continuing policy he had partially car
r1ed into effect under the administration Of
Mr.. Palmer. when for obvious reasons he
discontinued his efforts until more pro-
pitious time should arrive.
When he first turned on the searchlight
OF investigation and developed certain
ways that were dark and tricks that we're
vain among the employees he succeeded
In crushing out the clique known in the
office as the "Wahnetas' and kindred COM
binations.
Now that Mr.. Ricketts, can act without
official restriction his friends say he fully
Intends to vigorously pursue those en-
ployes who persist in engaging In money
making games which flavor of gambling.
Hand Books Banished.
Action has already been taken. 1t is said,
against the making Of hand books on races,
and unless there is an immediate shutdown
on the practice 1t Is claimed there may be
some dismissals.
Similar action. 1t is added. will be taken In
regard to the so-called "symposium'' sys-
tenn, which Is declared by some to be a sort
of stock-jobbing and money-lending project,
excessive rates of interest being charged the
borrowers. 1t is said
1t Is asserted that there are several Sym
posiums'' in the government printing Of
hce and that the hackers are reapinE big
financial gains without labor or much risk.
It appears that number of men get to-
gether and each man deposits certain
amount Of money In the symposium fund.
From this fund money Is loaned to other
employees at high rates Of interest and the
profits are divided between the originals.
The Usurious Smyposiums.
Some CONSERVATION has been caused in
the big printing Office, it Is said, by Mr..
Ricketts, determination to clean out all
forms OF gambling or semi-gambling. In
this he Is backed by the officials under him
and by public sentiment.
Instances have been brought to his no.
tice In which persons not employed in the
office have advanced money for use in the
symposiums. with the promise Of exorbitant
percentages of profits for the use Of their
funds
To Star reporter today Public Printer
Ricketts, said it was his intention to puri-
ever and whenever he found that such
publication was necessary, and the al
legged 1ong-continued gambling schemes
were included In his program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
Relief Fund Started.

FITTSBURG., Pa, September IA relief
fund for the victims of the earthquake in
southern Italy was started today among
the Italians Of PittsbuYg. McKeesport and
vicinity. and. there is large Italian
population here. 1t is believed a consider
able sum will be subscribed and forwarded
to the stricken district
Giovanni Szafoo. gateman In the employ
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. re-
ceived word today that all his relatives had
been killed in the recent earthquake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
Demented Man Identified.

The apparently demented man who was
picked up by Ohicer Saunders In this city
yesterday. and was committed to the
Washington Aylum Hospital. was identified
today as a Mr.. Noii. living at New Haven,
Conn. When he was found he had a ticket
from Asheville, N. c.. to New Haven. He
gave his name az Emil Allen Capt. Board
man communicated with the New Haven
authorities. and It was learned that Noli
was expected from Anheytlie about this time
and was missinE. From picture inciosed
the man was identified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
ADDITIONAL PROBATION.
Recorder Of Deeds Issues Importan,
Order.

The recorder Of deeds has posted the fol-
lowing notice in his office:
From and after this date no instrument
recorded In this Office shall be surrendered
after being recorded and compared unless
the record-recefpt given therefor, at the
time of fling be presented and surrendered
Where the record-receipt has been lost the
grantee must. upon applying for the instru-
ment. be identified to the satisfaction of
the recorder or deputy recorder In the alb
sence Of both the record-receipt and Of the
grantee. the grantees representative must
file written order for the surrender of
the instrument to his representative. This
order shall not interfere with the rule of
the Office OF surrendering recorded and COM
pared instruments to members of the Dis
trfct bar representing clients for such q
purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
ARBITRATION TREATY.
Swedish People Are Not Opposed
To II

STOCKHOLM. Sweden. September 49,
Political circles disavow any desire on the
part OF Sweden to oppose the arbitration
treaty demanded by Norway. but they point
out that only the preliminary negotiations
in regard to the form and contents of such
treaty can be discussed at present. as the
conclusion OF a treaty is impossible until
Norway has accepted Sweden's conditions
and the latter has recognized Norway as an
Independent sovereign state. The Swedish
intentions. 1t Is declared. are wholly pacific
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
For Support Of Printers.

ITHACA. N. Y. September BIN his ad-
dress to the annual convention Of the New
York State Workingmens Federation here
today President John J. Pallas of New
York city suggested that a resolution be
adopted pIedging the support Of the trade
unions OF New York state to the Interna-
tional Typographical Union "in it's coming
battle for the eight-hour work day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
Big Increase in Exports.

report by the Department Of Commerce
and Labor on August exports shows an in
crease Of 50. 49,. 407 on breadstufrs, s2915.-
53s on provisions, $11. 095 OBS on cotton, and
1881 on mineral oils, compared with
those in the same month last year. The
total increase in the exports of those four
articles was SIG S33. 9O1.
For the eight months ended August 81
the increase in the staples named was S56-
133.2l3 OF which breadstuffs contributed
$l2.US0, 493. provisions $11 .233. 74S and cotton
$32, 305. PAP. while in mineral oils there was
a falling off Of $3.50, 272
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-13
Naval Orders,

Lieuts. c. P. Snyder. J. F. Hellweg, 8.
H.. R.. Doyle. H. Ellis and c. L. Arnold
have been commissioned from July 1.
Lieut. II. L. Wyman from the Kear-
sarge to the Naval Academy. Annapolis
Nd.
Lieut.. w. g. Briggs to the naval station.
Tutuila. Samoa. and additional duty on
board the Adams. rs :
Lieut.. A. Bronson. r.. to the KearsarEe.s
Lieut.. J. L. Sticht from the Wabash
navy yard. Boston, Mass. to the Kear-
sarge.
Ensign q. 8. jackson to the Hancock,
navy yard, New York. N. z.
Nnsign J. Rodgers to the Lawrence.
NidshipmAn C. Beaknap from the Law.
renee to the Maryland