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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
MERIW ETHER'S CASE
NO DECISION MADE TODAY, BUT
ONE EXPECTED TOMORROW.

Secretary Bonaparte devoted the most OF
Saturday and Sunday to the consideration
of the case of Midshipman Minor Mers-
wether, who was court-martialed for al
legged responsibility for the death of Mid
sbipman Branch. The Secretary spent the
time at his home in Baltimore and read and
reread the testimony and other proceed
ings of the trial at Annapolis. There are
nearly 225.o00 words in the typewriter rec
orc OF the case. and 1t is said that the Sec
rotary read 1t all with care.
The Secretary and Mrs. Bonaparte at
tended divine services at the cathedral in
Baltimore yesterday morning, and took a
drive in the afternoon. The remainder OF
the day he spent In going over the trial
papers. including the review of the pro-
ceedings prepared by Capt. Diehl the judge
advocate general of the navy.
In further consideration of the case Sec
rotary Bonaparte called at the White House
this morning and had talk with the Pres
ident about 1t in order to ascertain his
views on the subject before publicly
nouncing the action OF the Navy Depart
ment That department has final jurisdic-
iion ON all questions affecting the status OF
midshipmen, even to the extent of dis
nissal and but for the unusual Importance
OF the issues involved IN the Meriwether
case the Secretary would hardly have
thought 1t necessary to bring 1t to the per-
sonal attention of the President.
On his return to the Navy Department
Secretary BonHparte announced that no ac-
ton will be taken On the case today, bur
that he hoped to be able to make a state
ment in regard to it tomorrow. One rea-
son for the delay in announcing the result
of the trial and the action of the Navy
Department was the Secretary's desire to
accord hearing to the Louisiana CON-
gressional delegation before taking final
action. The members of that delegation
appeared at the Navy Department this art
ernoon and made strong appeal for elem
ency In behalf OF Young Meriwether who Is
a native of Louisiana, asking In particular
that he be retained in the naval service.
Secretary Bonaparte promised to consider
their representations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
CHILD PAINFULLY BURNED.
Mother Also Injured in Attempting te
Smother Flames.

A hurry call was received at the ninth
precinct police station yesterday afternoon
about LIS Of clock, and the patrol wagon
was sent to house 628 Callan street north
east, where Laura Crutchley, eleven years
old. was suffering from severe burns about
her body. face and hands. The child was
in q serious condition when the police
reached the house and quick run was
made to the Casualty Hospital Mrs.
Crutchley. mother of the child, was also
taken to the hospital. She had received
burns about her hands and arms while
trying to save the life of her child. The
mother remained In the hospital only long
enough to have the surgeons dress her
burns. but the serious condition OF the child
necessitated her detention for treatment
The child was in the yard of neighbor
with a number OF other children playing
about a fire, and when she turned her back
to the blaze her dress dgnited. Instead OF
waiting for the other children to make an
effort to extlnguish the flames, Laura ran
home, the stiff breeze causing the flames to
spread SO rapidly that by the time she
reached her mother her dress had burned
almost from her body. Mrs. CI1ltchley
took her child In her arms, and did the
best she could to extfnguish the flames
It was while she was SO engaged that she
received the painful burns. DIR. Baldwin
took charge of the young patient at the
hospital. and did what he could to get her
on the road to recovery. It was stated at
the hospital this morning that the child
was In a critical condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
DOCKING FACILITIES LACKING.
Report of Admiral Capps, Chief Naval
Constructor

Provision for construction OF a dry DOCK
at Pensacola, Fla, capable of accommo-
dating the largest ships in the navy IS
urged by Rear Admiral Caps, chief con-
structor of the navy. In his annual report
Regarding docking facilities elsewhere on
the Atlantic coast the chief constructor
says there are only two docks on this coast
in which 1t Is possible to dock large bat
tieships and cruisers and that until the
docks under construction at Portsmouth
N. H; New York. League Island, Norfolk
Charleston and Mare Island are completed
the work of the bureau of construction and
repair is performed at a disadvantage
The report says that. while 1t was antIci-
pated that the cost of the construction OF
the Connecticut at the New York navy
yard would exceed the contract price OF
the Louisiana, her sister vessel under con-
struction at the Newport News Shipbuild-
ing and Dry Dock Company. every effort
f5 being made to keep the cost within The
limit fixed by Congress, and 1t Is hoped
that II viii not be necessary to recommend
an extension of the limit of cost in this
case. The date of completion of the two
vessels win not differ to any considerable
extent. The report reiterates that tho
repairing and overhauling of the feet must
CT navy yards, and In time of war their re-
sources will be taxed to the utmost In per-
forming such work.
Inability to complete the Cumberland and
Intrepid within the limit of cost at the
navy yards at Boston and Mare Island, the
report states, necessitates a request for an
increase of $4,000 each In the limit or
cost OF these two ships. Because of the
insstence of Congress that the GOLFERS
Prometheus and Vestal be constructed In
ravy yards the report calls for an in.
crease in the limit of their cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
EDWARD ATKINSON DEAD.
Noted Anti-Imperialist Stricken a
Boston.
1ecisl Dispateh Dol The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, Mass. December 11.-Edwand
Atkinson. the anti-imperialst, while on his
way to business this morning was stricken
with acute indigestion He was taken to
the Massachusetts General Hospital where
he subsequently died.
For forty years Mr.. Atkinson had been
looked upon as an authority on economic
questions. and in this connection had been
called upon to perform many important
public duties, among them being an ans
pointment by President Cleveland, In 1881.
as special commissioner on the status OF
bifnetailism in Europe
He was member of the American Acad-
envy of Arts and Sciences, fellow Of the
American Association for the Advancement
OF Science. corresponding secretary OF the
American Statistical Association and q
member of the International Statistical In
stitute
Since 1877 he lad been president Of the
Boston Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance
Company. He was also member OF the
Golden Club OF Great Britain He held the
honorary degree OF LID. from the uni
versity of South Carolina and Ph-D from
Dartmouth, as well as having been elected
an honorary member OF the Phi Beta Kappa
OF Harvard University. Mr. Afkinson was
a prolific writer on economic Qpesttons A
widow and several children survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
NEW YORK BALLOT RECOUNT.
Argument Begun in Court Today
Array Of Counsel.

ALBANY. N. r, December 11-Argu-
ment was begun In the court of appeals
today In the so-called New York ballot
box case. There was very large attend
ance OF lawyers and spectators.
The contest represents the contention
of VIM. Randolph Hearst, John Ford and
]. 9. Phelps Stokes. municipal ownership
candidates that at the election of Noven-
Der they We're rightfulIy elected. re-
spectively. to the Offices of mayor. con-
troller and president of the board Of
aldermen of the Greater New York. and
that this will be shown by recount Of
the votes.
The matter comes before the court oil
appeal from decision of the appellate
division. first department. which afirmed
an order directing the Issue of a manda-
mus for recount and recanyass of the
vote cast In the second election district
of the second assembly district OF New
York city The original order of the SUI
preme court directed a recount and a re-
canvass. This was subsequently, changed
to provide for recount without a. recan-
vass. The appellate division restored it to
its original form
Chief In the array OF counsel were for
mer Gov. Frank s. Black, who appeared
for the Hearst side, and former Judge Al
ton B. Parker, representing the claims of
Mayor Mcclellan and his democratic coll
leagues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Appeal Quashed by Death
PoLEcAT SKINS ON THE SIDE.
Obnoxious Avocation Of Rural Mail
Carrier in Ohio.

A man cannot sell poiecat skins and de-
liver the United States mail from the same
wagon at the same time without getting In
trouble with the Post Office Department.
This was established today when Mr.. De
Graw, the fourth assistant postmaster gen.
eral. received q complaint from farmer
living at Little Hooking, Washington coun-
ty, Ohio. who declares that the rural free
delivery carrier who brings his letters and
newspapers dispose of poiecat skins as
a side line. The complainant further says
that his letters and newspapers exude q
very disagreeable odor as result OF this
contact with the skins, and that he thinks
the department should make the carrier
cut out the side line or resign from the
government service.
The rules of the department allow a ru-
raj carrier to carry on other business, pro-
yided It does not interfere with his mall
deliveries, and Mr.. De Graw is trying to
figure out whether this Is a sufficient in
reference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
UNIVERSITY I'm DISTRESS.
Wisconsin Legislature to Be Called in
Extra Session Again.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MADISON, Wis. December 10--Another
special session of the legislature. to be
called at once and convened Immediately
upon the close OF the present session, for
the purpose OF appropriating half million
dollars or less to the State University is
proposal made by Senator c. c. Rogers OF
Milwaukee at a conference today In the
Office Of Secretary of State Houser
There were present President Charles II.
Vanhise, ex-senator William f.. Villas Sem
ators Rogers and Morris and Assembiymen
Donald and McGregor. Il was declared by
Senator Rogers that the university was
bankrupt, and President yanhise then
frankly declared that unless the plans or
the university authorities are indefinitely
delayed, unless we give up the plans we
have been following and shrivel and starve
the university, can see no possibility OF
making up the large sum Of money we have
now anticipated We can economize but
We cannot avoid this same situation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
TOLD A PATHETIC STORY.
Prince Min Complains Of Japan's Treat
ment Of Korea.

Prince MIN, the Korean minister to
France. who has been In Washington for
several days past. called by appointment at
the State Department today and had q
conference with Secretary Root. lasting
nearly half an hour. He told pathetic
story Of the treatment of Korea by the
Japanese officials, who have assumed d.
rection of affairs In the country to . large
extent. and while he made no direct re-
quest. his mission being In fact Informal.
as he explained, the prince made It evil
dent that his emperor would keenly appre-
ciate continuance OF ofzcial recognition
by the United States of Korean entity. He
seemed to find some satisfaction In the ex-
PLANTATION which was given him that the
United States government had not ternai-
mated diplomatic relations with Korea,
though 1t Is true these relations are here
after to be conducted through Japan.
It Is not probable that there Will be any
other outcome to this mission and the
prince expects to return SOON to France
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
STEINH0FP'S SEIZURE
How In the Hands d Diplumatte Rap
resentatives Of the Two
Countries.

The State Department has reaeiysd 4
cablegram from Mr.. Richardson. U. s.
charge Of embassy at Rio de Janeirc Bra
MI. relative to the incident Mt Itajahy.
Brazil. On which Mr.. Richardson. who APP
pears to have little knowledge OF the de-
tails Of the affair. refers to 1t as q mistake
which will soon be rectified.
Baron Speck Won Sternburg. the German
ambassador. called at the State Department
today to discuss some Samoan affairs with
Secretary Root, and also tho seizure of the
German Steinhon by officers Of the Pam
Their. Tn ambassador has had absolutely
no communication from his own govern
ment on the latter subject.
View at the Embassy.
It was stated at the German embassy that
although under those circumstances nc
opinion could be expressed on the case. it
was felt that. In view Of the highly cordial
relations which exist between the govern
ments of Germany and Brazil. the matter
will be settled peaceably within a very
short time. II the German naval officers
have really committed a breach Of inter-
national law, 1t was declared, they will be
punished without doubt, and the proper
amends made. But 1t was regarded as
highly improbable that this unfortunate In
StAkCiii SkiOat0 iudAS Oily pfCdtn VI 8OOQ Itoi-
ing between the two countries, especially
as the present minister of foreign affairs,
Baron de Rio Branco, who was formerly
Braxii's representative In Berlin, is highly
esteemed by the German emperor and has
in his political course always favored the
promotion of good feeling between the
two countries.
The matter is now In the hands Of the
diplomatic representatives Of the two coun-
tries, and the Brazilian embassy here has
received no additional information.
Regarded In Diplomatic Circles
In diplomatic circles generally the trouble
Is regarded as one OF those unfortunate
events which happen sometimes, but not the
slightest Importance Is attached to the. ru-
mors which declare that there is great
danger of a hostile outbreak between the
two countries.
It Is generally believed that mutual ex-
plantations OF the facts will be made and
the prisoner released, and the matter will
end there. Although the deserters of the
German army have given a considerable
amount of trouble to several countries, and
their status for many years was point Of
dispute between the United States and Ger
many. there are no cases in international
law bearing upon just such a question as
this. all countries having been most careful
TO prevent such an ENHANCEMENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
TOLD IN BRIEF.

CHICAGO, December u.--Koeoro Taxa
hira, the Japanese minister to the United
States. passed through the city today on
his way to Japan. He left for the Pacific
coast over the Chicago and Northwestern
railroad. and win sail on the steamer Nam
churia IN four days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
Tribute to Bartlett and Russell.
AS long as Mr. Shackelford and are Of

AS long as Mr.. Shackelford and are on
the committee We are very glad the APP
pointments went to two such able men al
Messrs. Bartlett of Georgia and Russell OF
Texas. Personally, can feel now that
have two friends on the committee who are
Well able to take care Of the interests of
my Florida constituents. / have the great
est personal admiration for Mr. Bartlett
and w.sh him the greatest success"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-14
OBITUARY.

County Superintendent Christopher p.
Smith OF Hudson county. y j.. died OF pneu-
monia yesterday morning at his home. 1876
Wayne street Jersey city. He Was born
IN that city on Dec. %. 1856. He Joined the
police department in September ssl. and
became captain Of the Second precinct on
May % 1889 He WAS appointed Inspector
Of police on New Years Day. 1891 aud super
intendent Of police on April "a 1891 The
Office Of superintendent was created by a
Democratic Legislature at the behost OF
the Hudson county Democratic organization.
which wanted the party 10 secure the control
Of the police department. Supt Smith was
the head OF the department. ranking Chief
of Police BENJAMIN Murphy. q Republican
\ Republican Legislature repealed the act in
1894 apd Smith vas lesislated ont Of ONCE
1 be Hudson County Board OF Freeholders
appointed him super lntendent OF all the
county inst tut IONS about ten years ago
he conducted a real estate business He is
survived by VIE. two sons and daughter.
Or. Louis c D'HomerFue died at his home.
tHi vanderbilt avenue. Brooklyn. on I Thurs
dag. He was 10 years old and was veteran
OF the civil war. having served IN tho Engineer
Corps Of the SiXty-uinth New York Infantry.
After the war he became a clerk in the United
states Navy Department. and for a number II
wears had been a clerk IN the Bureau Of ltal
Statistics OF the Health Departmcnt. He
had been A member OF Erastus I Tent Post
anj executive committee OF the Grand Army
ol ne Republic OF Kings county,
Consider Parish died at bis home. 2ss Her
klmC- street. Brooklyn, on Thursday He
was born in Wort hin ton. Mass. IS years
ago, and came 20 New York when young
man. He engaged in tho grain and -four
business and was a member Of the New York
Produce Exchange He was member OF
the New England Society. Home Missionary
Society and the Mems club of tho Tompkins
Avenue Congre gHtionll Church. 4 wife and
daughter survive him.
James Parsons. ono OF the oldest shoe
manufacturer In this country died AZ his
home. go sixth street. Brooklyn. on Thurs
day. De vas born IN Dorchester. England.
IN 1873, and came to TINS country when -
years old. lie had manufactured shoes for
many years, and at the time OF his death had
large factory IN Lexington avenue. Brook
Ign. Two daughters survive him.
Justice OF the Pence Rulof Brewer ~
Nooemere, /. died yclierday. aged q
year3 Be leaves a widow and a son.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-14
COPS CLUB EACH OTHER.
VIE OF One Hit on the Head. Puzzle
as to What IL Was All About

Policeman William j. Barr got of duty
at midnight Of Thursday and went to his
home at 80 Rutgers street. where his wife
was giving party. 1t was nearly 3 o'clock
yesterday morning when the celebration
broke up and Barr and his wife accom-
panied some of their guests TO d car. On
their way back home they met Frank l..
Carey. policeman in citizens clothes, who
walked along Henry street with them.
Near Catharine street Patrolman Cor
nelus y. Conway was seen on the other
side of tho street. and according to the
majority Of witnesses who told Capt Shaw
what happened. Carey yelled Hello. therel"
TO Conway. Conway yelled back an insult
ing remark. so Barr and Carey say. and ran
toward them with his club in the air
Hold on Conway" yelled Carey, but
Conway hit Carey across the arm with his
nightstick Carey responded with jab
which is responsible for black eye that
Conway now wears ana Barr jumped in TO
help Carey. So did Mrs Barr and there
followed a general mix-up in which the
woman was hit over the head with the club
Carey was struck on the forehead with the
nightstick and Barr was hit on the arm
before Policeman Carberry came running
up from the next post ana stopped the row.
He took all hands 10 the Madison street
station house and an ambulance surgeon
patched up eyerybody'- bruises The ply
stefan also made sure that none Of the police
men was under the effect Of liquor.
Then Capt. Shaw started an investigation.
Barr and Carey said that Conway yelled an
insulting remark at them and declared that
they didu't hit him until after he had dubbed
Carey.
Conway declared that he didn't recos-
nize his fellow policemen. who we're not in
.. ttfyhf ha ~ haI
from nearby dance hall and that they were
disorderly persons He said that with them
was a saloonkeeper named Mcdonald whom
he had once arrested. and who called him a
vile name. He was trying 10 arrest him.
he said. when he was struck by Barr and
Carey. Witnesses whom Capt shaw dug
up all declared, however. that Mcdonald
was not one Of the party.
Conway WAS relieved from duty Carey
was able TO 60 back on duty with n big br1iise
on his forehead Barr wasn't hurt much
Capt. Shaw will pass the case up TO the Police
Com missioner
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-14
JOCKEY CLUES ANNUALMEETING
Stewards Elected and Racing Rules Amen
ded-nnfes 10 Como Later.

The proceedings OF the annual meeting OF
| the Jockey Club, which was held at the Windsor
Arcade, on Thursday. were not announced by
Assistant Secretary Algernon Daingerfield
until last night Most OF the time was spent
In going over tho amendments to the rules of
racing AZ prepared by F. r. Hitchcock and
Il X. Knapp. and a majority OF them were
ado pied Those who attended the meeting
were August Belmont. Perry Belmont. j. II.
Bradford. p j. Dryer. W. B. Fanshawe, j. G.
Green. Haggin. F. X. Hitchcock. S. s.
Rowland. James K. Reene. II. h. Knapp.
" b Leeds. Andrew Miller. A. II. Morris.
John sanford. F. b. Sturgis. A F. Waloott.
II p. Whitney and R. T, Wilson. Jr. Mr..
sturgis pres ided.
Messrs. Hitchcock. Knapp and Miller. on
ono ballot. were unanimously elected stew
ards OF tho Jockey Club to succeed Themselves
for two years or until their successors be APP
pointed The stewards viii hold meeting
In a few days and " i'll allot dates for the oom-
ing racing season In the East.
Mdny Il 'fbH a 81 Bun RUIZ or
the duties OF tho secretary OF racing asso-
oiation or his deputy. who shall be the clerk
collected In the way OF forfeits entrance fees.
fines. arrears and purchase money in selling
gaGes viii be PAID TO those e ~ 20 within
the close OF each meeting. Also at the end
OF that period, the secretary shall notify
the Jockey Club Of all arrears then remaining
unpaid. and all arrears, not then reported
win be assumed and paid by theracins asso-
citation involved.
Rule III has been changed to read asfol-
lows
ia race has been run by all the horses at wrong
weights or over wrong course or distance. and an
objection be made before the numbers OF the
horses placed In the race are o71cihy confirmed.
or Il a Judge IL not In the stand when tho horses
pass The winning post, tho race shall be run again
after the last Of the day but at interval Of
not less than twenty minutes II for iuo miles or
less or than thirty minutes II over two miles
Regarding the licenses Of trainers ard
Jockeys Rule ~ now reads
No trainer or Jockey shall b. allowed traIn
or ride horses on any rAceirsck where meetings
arc held under these rules until he shall have OBJ
thlntd q license from the stewards OF tho Jockey
club. Such license must be applied for annually.
with flll name and address OF applicant. and Is
revocabc al any time At the pleasure Of tho
stewards OF the Jockey Club. or may be suspended
for any length time. 40 horse shall be qualified
70 start for any race unless he is ia tho hands OF
licensed trainer and license will 10 considered
granted until fee Is paid
The amendment to Rule n. offered by
: S Hovland. was $50 adopted so that the
rule reads
In Ill hsndloap@ when the nddsd money exceeds
toO the top weight shall not be less than ~ pounds
This rule viii be welcomed by owners OF
second class hand leap borses which have
raced Mt Buffalo and Benninrs IL lie con
sIdered hardship 10 place i26 pounds on
such horses, and many owners last year de-
clined TO race because Of the excessive urpost.