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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
ATTORNEYS ExoNERATFn
Indictment Against Them ordered r.
Be Dismissed

o
The Department Of Justice .rno
the exoneration OF Mansfield. McMurrav
q Cornish from serious charges mr.
ierreo against them by an Indian Terri
tory grand jury.
Last summer the members of tho 1a,,,
firm Of Mansfield. McMurray g. corr,sh
Gov. Johnston and ex-Goy. MoseIv ~ ~,
Chickasaw tribe of Indians. were indict ad
for conspiracy to embezzIe funds Of the
tribe
No accusation or prior investigation 1ad
up to this Indictment but matters sinh
mitted to the grand jury concerning nav.
ments OF large Sums to the attorneys and
warrant issued to Gov. Johnston seemed
to Indicate the supposed conspiracy.
The whole matter could have been ax-
planned by presenting the books and ar
counts and checks Of the frm but was NOT
explained In any way to the grand Jury.
AS inese attorneys had been and are now
employed by the Department of Justice
and have done notable services as attor-
neys for the Chickasaws, their request to
the PRESIDENT to have the matter EXAM
ined into by the department was deemed
reasonable especially as it was a mere
matter OF accounting
A first examination was made by Assist
ant Attorney General Russell. who was
fully convinced Of the tnnocence Of all the
accused. 1t was then examined into by the
Attorney General at the request of the
President, and he also was fully convinced.
The Attorney General them caused it To
be looked into by the district attorney, Mr..
w. B. johnson, who reported to the Attor-
ney General that the evidence submitted
by the ,cused was absolutely conclusive.
Accordingly the indictment has been or
dered to be dismissed.
The Indictment grew out of the fact that
the law hrm received fee Of about $780,
600 for services to the Indians. Secretary
Hitchcock declared this fee exorbitart and
an outrage. His view does not seem to
have been accepted by the Department of
Justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
FIFTEEN MEN WERE BURNED.
Three May Die From Injuries in Chi
cago Explosion.

CHICAGO. December Fifteen men
were burned last night by an explosion in
the International Harvester Company
plant at 10Sth street and Muskegon avenue.
three Of whom probably Will die.
The explosion was caused by workman
thrusting a cold bar of steel into a furnace
OF molten metal. In the Immediate vicin-
ity of the furnace at the time sixty men
were working. The more seriously injured
were In the furnace pit.
Following the explosion chaos reigned In
the furnace room for several minutes Moh-
en- metal was hurled about the room and
the smoke and fire that shot from the fur
mace filled the room so that the workmen
were unable for several minutes to find the
exits. With the groans of their wounded
fellows in their ears. they CROPPED about
helplessly, stumbled over those who had
been FRUSTRATED by the blast. From the
furnace chimney the flames shot high into
the air and could be seen for miles.
The plant was not damaged to any great
extent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
PRINTERS G0MMEN T
ON STATEMENT OF TYPoTHETAE
MADE YESTERDAY.

The statement of the employing printers
side of the eight-hour movement. as print
ed exclusively in The Star yesterday. caused
widespread comment In trades union cir
cles In this city AS the eight-hour contest
Is to be launched by the typographical
unions in all sections of the country
January /. and as the publication yester-
day was the first clearly defined statement
of the position of the local branch of the
National Typothetae. 1t was given serious
consideration by the printers of Washing
ton.
The eight hour committee of Columbia
Typographical Union, No. 10l. held regu-
lar meeting last night during the course
of which the attitude OF the Iypothetae
was discussed. as we'll as the other phases
of the eight-hour situation.
The committee does not anticipate any
unfavorable action by President Roosevelt
1t was stated. against those members VI
the union who are employed at the govern
ment printing office.
THE government printers. said leading
typo today, "in affiliating with the typo
graphical Union are only exercising their
God-given right to protect themselves ana
their families from entertainments and M
Justice of any sort. l feel, therefore. that
President Roosevelt will embrace them IN
his square deal and will not take action
against them that may be desired oy some
persons.
Secretary George G. Seibold of Column
bia Union said this afternoon that encour-
aging reports continue to be received from
all sections of the country on the progress
of the eight-hour movement.
Foreman Berg OF the Congressional Rec
ord, who is president of Columbia Union.
says the recently developed attitude of the
Typothetae will not necessitate the calling
of an extra session Of the union. The next
regular meeting will be on December IL.
The printers are gratified by the recent
statement of President Samuel Gompers,
that the American Federatio OF LABOR VIII
stand with them in the eight-hour move
ment with all the force at its command. as
exclusively given in The Star several days
ago,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
TRIAL OF CRAWFORD.
Prosecution Continues the Introduc-
ton Of Evidence

ton of Evidence.
In the case of William G. Crawford, on
trial in Criminal Court No. l. for conspir-
acy TO defraud the United States in connec-
tion with a contract for supplying the Post
Office Department with letter carriers
satchels and straps, Consul General Robert
J. Wynne. formerly Postmaster General.
concluded his testimony late yesterday. The
first witness called by the prosecution to-
day was William L. Colt, cashier of the
banking house of Spencer Trask & Co. OF
New York city. The witness identified
Crawford's signature on checks OF the Pos
through the bank. He also Identified let
tiers written by Wade Chance, president OF
the Postal Device and Lock Company, and
by Crawford. to George E. Lorenz. and
also transcript of the account OF the Pos
tai Device ard Lock Company with Spencer
Trask * Co. The papers mentioned were
read to the jury by Assistant United States
Attorney Mcnamara, after the witness had
been Intercepted by United States Attor-
ney Baker.
The second witness called by the govern
ment today was John Aspinwall, president
OF the New Work Leather and Paint Com
pany Of Newburgh, y. Y. He was test-
flying at late hour. Mfr Aspinwall told OF
securing quotations on leather and pega-
mold. The witness also identified certain
letters. and told OF Crawford visiting the
witness establishment, and. without tile
knowledge of the witness, removing from
tetter-press copy book page on which was
he copy of a letter that had been written
-rdwfS4 l.. the witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
URGES FLOATING DRY DOCK.
Admiral Endicott Would Locate It in
the Chesapeake,

the Chesapeake.
In his annual report Rear Admiral Endi-
colt. chief of the bureau Of yards and
docks recommends the construction of a
second floating dry dock similar to the dry
dock Dewey built for the Philippines, and
suggests the desirability of locating 1t at
Sclomon's Island, in the Chesapeake bay.
Referring to Solomon's Island. the ad-
miral says: This point lies on the west
side of the Chesapeake. about twenty miles
north of the mouth of the Potomac river.
and about eighty miles from Cape Charles.
The depth OF the water to the Capes of the
Chesapeake is ample for all naval vessels.
A steel floating dry dock destined for the
Philippines Is now lying In this location,
where it underwent its practical tests In
docking the battleship Iowa and the armor-
ed cruiser Colorado. A careful examina-
ton of the situation shows it to be ad-
mirable for the mooring and operation OF
a floating dry dock Of large size. Lying
upon the waters OF the Chesa peake, II
would afford very valuable auxiliary to
the naval establishment there, and would
be relief to the docking accommodations
OF the Norfolk navy yard, which are not
ample in an emergency not accessible Tor
the deepest draft vessels at all times. and
entirely inaccessible to large vessels In
jured and drawing more than normal
which could be locked at Solomon's Island
The dry dock now there is capable of TAX
ing up an injured vessel drawing thirty
seven feet of water but nothing approach
Ing this draft could get into the Norfolk
navy yard at any stage of the tide. In case
OF hostile operations upon the Atlantic
coast the Chesapeake is more than likely
to be the scene of great activity, and a
large floating dry dock In the vicinity,
capable of being reached in a short time,
by a vessel in the service, injured or unfn-
jured would be Of nestimable advantage
The bureau accordingly submits the
recommendation for an appropriation OF
100000 to begin the construction of a dock
which would cost, complete, $1,250,OGO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
COUNSEL OF JEWISH WOMEN.
Fourth Triennial Convention Opened al
Chicago Today.

CHICAGO, December 5-Delegates from
all parts OF the United States were present
when the fourth triennal convention of the
Council of Jewish Women met today in ST.
nal Temple.
The opening hours of the convention were
given over to meetings of committee to
receive credentials, registration and an in
formal reception to the delegates by local
committee. The formal opening of the con-
vention will not take place until tonight.
Mrs. ]. Hillman and Miss Hettie Abram
are the delegates from the Council Of Jew
ish Women of the District of Columbia at
the Chicago convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05

q
Armour of the Detroit American League
base BAH club today closed deal with the
Washington club for the exchange of
Pitcher Frank Kitson for Pitcher Jack
Townsend. 1t was an even exchange.
neither club getting a honus.
The negotiations looking to the above
trade have been going on ever since the
meeting of the American League In Chicago
between Manager Armour and President
Noyes, but the news that the deal had been
consummated comes first from Detroit.
Some days ago President Noyes wrote to
Manager Armour that he woald trade Town
send for Kitson. but no reply came from the
latter and the above item evidently makes
1t clear that the Detroit manager has agreed
to the proposition.
Jack Townsend has been disconnected
for the past two seasons with his berth
in this city, as he believed the town was
a sort of "hoodoo" to him. and he has
frequently asked the local officers to
trade him to another club. His work at
times has been so exceptionally good that
just as the Nationals would frame up a
deal 1t was thought best to call 1t Off
Then Townsend would hit another of his
slumps. and this condition continued all
last season.
At the meeting of the American League
President Noyes. desiring to learn exactly
how the other officials stood as to Town
sends ability, asked for waivers on his re-
lease. Immediately New York, Philadel-
phia, Cleveland and Detroit put In claims.
and thus 1t was discovered that the Della
ware boy was good trading proposition.
Offers of exchange of players came from all
four clubs mentioned, but Frank Kitson
looked the best, and the trade with Detroit
followed Jack Townsend has made many
friends since playing in Washington. and
a great number will lament his departure
but there Is no question but that he was
change can be considered good business
proposition.
Frank Kitson was one OF the ;stars OF
base ball while with the Brooklynsfand was
quickly gobbled up by the Detroifs during
the war between the American and Ma
tional leagues. His contract called for 81
coo while with the Tigers and notwith-
standing a weak supporting team his work
was good. Last season his salary was given
tremendous cut, which took all the heart
out OF Kitson and his work fell of to such
an extent that he decided to quit the game
for good unless a more congenial berth
could be secured. Kitson is still in his
prime and as ne will be satisfied with his
Washington salary. the chances are big
pitching arm.
He Il one of the most gentlemanIy play
ers in the professional ranks, his habits
being above reproach, and In addition he Is
ball player from every angle, being able
to field his position In frst-class style and
at the bat Is something of hitter.
The Washington club is to be congratu-
lated on the trade, as 1t will undoubtedly
be benefited. and the Detroits have made
wise move, as they get a possible star
and also a gentleman as an addition to their
already strong corps OF twirlerS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
Message Clear and Concise.

Senator Hemenway of Indiana said in
regard to the message: The message is
remarkable for it's clearness and concise
ness. The President deals with great
state questions in a way that the layrnen
can understand.
Il agree with him his railway rate
recommendations. We must act cautious
ly, make sure we are right and give both
sides a square deal. That is what the
President wants"
Senator Hopkins of Illinois: 1T Is re-
markable state paper and able and char
ecterlstic of the man who-wrote It"
Senator Burkett of Nebraska: Il think 1t
is wonderful document. The tone is con-
sentative throughout and certainly leaves
no ground for the socialist to secure
foothold. ] agree with his railway rate
recommendations thoroughly"
Senator Frazier of Tennessee: 1T looks
TO me as if there were a wide difference in
the Presidents rate talk through the south
and his language in his message. There
appears a disposition on his part TO be
senator Rayuer of Maryland said: Il
have not had time to carefully read the
message and have only skinned over it.
II has a good many good suggestions, but
l do not agree with the President on his
North American policy. which is the only
part OF the message l have read carefully.
All nv lifetime | have been absolutely OPP
posed to interfering with our South Ameri-
can neiEhbcrs and ! am obliged to take
issue with him on that subject.
Morgan's Caustic Comment.
Senator Morgan of Alabama: The mes
sage is p mass of platitudes. ATTITUDES and
the personal reflections of our strenuous
young President. He gives US. as usual,
more holy than thou dissertation on such
subjects as he deems worthy of considera-
ton. and expects us or imagines that we
will accept them as gospel
Senator Beverage said the message was
characterized by high and lofty tone such
as should prove to be a tonic to the body
polite
Senator GaIlinger said it was an admirable
paper.
Senator Burrows thought the message was
q splendid one and statesmanlike in every
respect.
Courageous and Commendable."
Representative Payne OF New York, re-
publican floor leader think the P-esi-
dent presents an uncommon amount OF food
for thought. Many of his recommendations
are very courageous and most of them are
extremely commendable."
Representative John Sharp Williams of
Mississippi, the democratic floor leader; II
have read only through the parts OF the
message concerning railroad rates and In
surauce. and l agree almost In toto with
the Presidents expressions on the railroad
rate matter. In regard to insurance mat
tiers, however, / do not see how the Presl-
dent will make connections, as to my mind
the decision OF the Supreme Court Of the
United States that insurance is not inter-
state traffic makes 1t impossible OF federal
control"
Representative Townsend of Michigan, au-
thor of the railroad-rate bill of the last
session: The Presidents say on the rate
matter shows that he has been in earnest
ali the time In his campaign for railroad
rate reform
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
Seattle Fxposition pogtponed.

SEATTLE, Wash, December 5.-The
Alaska-Yukon exposition, which Is slated to
take place In this city during the summer
of 1907, will probably be postponed until
1909. This conclusion was reached today
after a lengthy conference of the committe
on permanent organization This commit
tee believes that creditable showing cam
not be made In so short time, especially
as the field is such a large one and the re-
sources OF the country so scattered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
Massachusetts, Municipal Elections.

BOSTON December 5.-Municipal cleo
tons were held today In fourteen Massa-
chusetts cities, not including Boston. or
these cities. all except Fall River, chose
mayor. the term of Office in that city being
two years. In nearly all OF the municipali
ties there were close contests for mayor
and for control OF the city government.
The question of licensing the sale of liquor
was the most prominent feature Of the
election at several points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
site for a Residence Sold.

J. v. N. g. T. B. Huyck. real estate bro
kers. have sold, In connection with Early
& hampton. the only remaining unimproved
plot of ground on the north side Of Mint
wood place. Washington Heights. This plot,
which Ia about fifty-one feet front by irreg-
ular depth, contains something over seven
thousand square feet and Is especially suit
able for q fins residence. 1t is understood
to be the intention of the purchaser, Mr..
p. c. 8. Hunter. to build In the near future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05

Lieut.. Enslow's Resignation Accepted.
The President has accepted the resigna-
ton Of First Lieutenant Raymond 8. Ems
low. 10th Cavalry. who was appointed SEC
ond lieutenant Of the 18th Cavalry from
Kansas In February. 1901 He had pre-
viousiy served in the ranks and az q first
lieutenant Of volunteers from May. 1893. to
March. 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
College Rumpus at Toxic.

TOXIC, December 8. p.m.-The friction
existing between the minister OF education
and the imperial university has eliminated
in eight professors rendering their resigna-
lions. The agitation is likely to extend
and threaten the stability of the present
cabinet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
MAY SAVE HER LIFE.
Important Document in Hands of Mary
Rogers Counsel.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RUTLAND, VT, December "a new
and important document now in the
hands of counsel for Mary Mabel Rogers
may save her life. This document is be-
ing considered today at a meeting of
counsel for the condemned woman, who
gathered here last night.
Its contents will be kept secret until 1t
has been presented to Gov. Bell. 1t will
be rushed to Chicago to catch Bell be-
fore he starts back east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
Army Orders.

Capt. John 8. switzer. 4th Infantry, has
been ordered to Fort Thomas. Ky. to re-
port to the commanding officer, 4tll Infantry.
with view to his appointment az adjutant.
First Lieut.. Robert b. Jackson. 10th Cav
airy has been granted leave OF absence for
one month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
New Rural pel,yery Routea.

1t was announced at the Post ONCE De-
partment today that during November 032
rural free delivery routes were established
In the United States, making the number
now In operation 34.316. More than 1900
petitions for routes are pending.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
A Notable Withdrawal.

This was partly due to the withdrawal at
midnight last night of Charles Vanonl. the
italian rider. who was the fighting spirit
of the racers and the leader of nearly all
spurts during the early hours of the race.
This rider was first a member of the
Swiss-Italian team, and after his partner in
that team had broken a rib. Joined the
Mexican team, where an injury left a va
cancy But at midnight Fred Castro of
Mexico, his teaIn-Inate, became ex-
hausted, and Vanoni was compelled to drop
out because he had one to ride with.
After he left the track the others rode
slowly, resting themselves for several
hours. The other teams which have with
drawn from the race are the German-Amer-
lean team, represented by Krebs of Newark
and Petersen of Chicago, and the afro
American team, represented by two New
York riders Dove and Scott
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
divorce Granted.

A decree has been signed by Justice An
ferson in Equity Court No. I. granting
Maud e. w. Forester divorce from
James H. Forester because OF fnndelity on
the part OF the latter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
GREAT CYCLE CONTEST
TWELVE TEAMS SURVIVED THE
FIRST 80 HOURS OF RACE.

NEW YORK. December 5.-Twelce teams
out of the sixteen that started had sur
vived the accidents and exhaustion of the
first thirty hours of the six-day bicycle race
at Madison Square Garden and still re-
manned in the race when the sun rose to-
day While twelve of the men rested the
other twelve pedaled around the saucer
shaped track with drawn cheeks, cracking
lips and eyes shielded by dark glasses.
Throughout the night there were occa-
sional falls as some tired rider failed to
steer his machine accurately, but there
were no serious injuries. Today's crowd
of spectators began to arrive before the all
night watchers had left. In fact, many OF
the spectators have been in the garden con-
tinuously since the race started at mid
night Sunday.
The twelve teams left Ia the race were
tied for first position at o'clock, which
was the end of the thirty-third hour They
were then a fraction more than eighty-fve
miles behind the worlds record for thirty
three hours in a six-day race. They were
continually dropping behind the record In
stead of creeping up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05

Warranted as Boatswains.
F. w. Meters and c. F. Pine have been
warranted as boatswalns In the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
Friends of Statehood Pleased.

The friends of statehood were greatly
pleased and encouraged with that part of
the Presidents message that refers to the
admission of new states. The Presidents
distinct recommendation that Indian Ter
ritory and Oklohama be admitted as one
state and New Mexico and Arizona be ad-
mitted as another Is clearly in line with
the House bill and with the policy of Sena-
tor Beveridge With the influence of the
Presidents words 1t is believed by friends
o. statehood that the bill will be passed
for the admission OF these states in the
present session of Congress. They claim
that they are confident of having a ma
1ority FOR the passage OF the statehood bill
I'm the Sauate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-05
KITSoN JOINS NATIONALS.
Popular Pitcher Traded for Delaware
Jack" Townsend.

DETROIT, Mich, December 5-Manager
Armour of the Detroit American League
base BAH club today closed deal with the
Washington club for the exchange of
Pitcher Frank Kitson for Pitcher Jack
Townsend 1t was an even exchange.
neither club getting a bonus.