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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
UPSET BY TROLLEY CAR.
Omnibus Filled With Picnickers
Wrecked-Five Persons Injured.

CHICAGO, July 3.-With a crash of
breaking woodwork and the cries of Its
thirty passengers. an omnibus, containing
a picnic party was upset by trolley car
at Elston and Fullerton avenues. Five per-
sons in the omnibus were injured, and the
remaining twenty-five were severely shaken
up The vehicle was wrecked. None Of the
passengers on the car was injured, although
they were shaken by the collision. The
front of the car was battered in.
At the time of the accident the car was
running rapidly, and could not be stopped
in time TO let the omnibus clear the cross
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
STRANGE REQUEST OF SUICIDE.
Native of Hamburg, Germany, Killed
Himself in California.

HOLLISTER, Cal. July 3.-Gustave A.
kim. a native OF Hamburg, Germany, has
committed suicide here by taking morphine.
He left a viii In which he directed that his
heart should be cut out and placed on his
coffin outside of his body.
The doctor performing the service is to
receive $50. He asked that no one should
see him after death. and that no mourners
should follow him TO the grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
TO OBSERVE SOLAR ECLIPSE.
Departure Of Government Scientists on
the Minneapolis

The Navy Department Is informed that
the cruiser Minneapolis left New York this
morning for Gibraltar with a party of gov
ernment scientists on board in charge of
Rear Admiral Chester, superintendent of the
Naval Observatory, who going 10 estab-
lish stations In Spain and Africa to observe
the eclipse of the sun. The cruiser Dixie
and the collier Caesar have already left
for Gibraltar on similar mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
ENGINEER, STEVENS ILL.
Newly Appointed Panama Official Has
Lumb bapo

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
CHICAGO, July 3.-John F. Stevens, the
newly appointed chief engineer of the Pan
anna canal to succeed John F. Wallace, who
resigned, is Ill with lumbago at his home.
Mr. Stevens had planned to go to Wash
ington in a few days to confer with off,
GERS there before departing for his new field
of work.
He has changed his plans, however, be-
cause of his Illness, and will remain in Chi
cago for at least week to receive medical
treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
BIG FIRE IN BIRMINGHAM.
$4,000 Damage to Firms in tn,
- Wholesale District.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. July 3.-Fire in the
wholesale district on Morris street near
21st street today resulted In the death of
two f1remen G. B. Spruell and E. Huffman.
the injury of four others and the destruction
Of property valued at more than 100000.
The principal losers are: Collins & Co.,
wholesale groceries; Birmingham Pa
per Company; Johnson & aPrks, merchan-
disc brokers; Tyler Grocery Company, T. j.
Spence and Joseph Hardie, owners of the
burned buildings
The losses covered by about IS Per
cent of insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Henry xander of zoe 7th street has
left for trip north. visiting by sea Nova
Scotia, Cape Breton and New Foundland.
He will return at the end Of July.
William ]. Baldus, Samuel Pech, Carl r,
Baldus and Master Aloysius and Gloyd
Baldus are spending their vacation at
Chapel Point Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
THE CHINESE BOYCOTT
MERCHANTS AT SELANGOR TO
COOPERATE IN MOVEMENT.

SELANGOR, Straits Settlements, July 3.
The Chinese merchants here have unani-
mously resolved to boycott American man.
ufacturers pending the repeal Of the Chi
nese exclusion act. This completes the boy
colt by the whole OF the Chinese communi-
ties In the Straits Settlements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03

very hopeful. They have not the slightest
fear of anything but the Leanders and
Manager Thorn today expressed himself
most sanguine that his crew will carry off
the grand challenge cup.
Owing to the large number Of entries
three preliminary heats for the Thames
cup and seven heats for the diamond SOULS
were rowed off this afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
HEAT WAVE IN ITALY.
Many Deaths by Sunstroke Wide
spread Suffering.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
ROME, July IA heat wave is prevailing
over the whole of italy. and is,causing wide
spread suffering. There have been many
deaths by sunstroke. Yesterday the ther-
mometer registered 100 degrees In the shade
in Rome and 1O4 at Florence. In some dis
tricts the temperature was 113 degrees.
There were eight deaths In Rome and nine
in Florence. Today the heat is terrible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Bottle Plant Wrecked by Fire.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, July 3-The Allen
town Flint Bottle Company.s plant was
totally destroyed by fire today The flames
originated In the woodwork around the
fiues of the gas producers. Loss, $4,000:
Insurance. $4,000. The plant employed 100
hands. The works closed down for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Weather.

Showers and thunder
storms this afternoon or to-
night. Tomorrow showers
and not SO warm in the
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
The Asiatio Fleet Sails for Shanghai

Rear Admiral Train. commanding the
Asiatic feet, has informed the Navy De-
partment Of the departure from Cavite, p.
l.. yesterday for Shanghai. OF the battle
ships Ohio, Wisconsin and Oregon, the
cruisers Baltimore, Cincinnati and Raleigh,
the destroyers Bainbridge, Barry, Chaun-
cey and Dale. the gunboat Alava and the
collier Saturn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Shot and killed a Neighbor.

CHEHALIS, Wash, July S.-Jonas Cole
man shot and killed a neighbor named JUS
tice today at Rife, forty-three miles east
of here, and then committed suicide.
The men were both West Virginia noun
taineers who came to Rife about five years
ago. There had been trouble between the
two for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
BELOW TEN-YEAR AVERAGE.
Report on the Condition of Cotton
June 25

The monthly report of the chief of the
bureau of statistics of the Department OF
Agriculture will show the average condi-
ton Of cotton on June 25 to have been II,
as compared with 77.2 on May 25, 1905, SS
on June 25, 1904; III at the corresponding
date in 1903, and a ten-year average of SAG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Suicide Of Bank President.

RICHMOND, Ind, July 3.-John Bowman,
president Of the Commercial Bank OF Ha-
gerstown, committed suicide today by shoot
ing. No cause for the deed is known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03

The resignation of the cabinet of the
Netherlands is due to the result of the re-
cent election In Holland. The second
chamber of the states general, according
to the returns. will be composed of forty
eight ministerialists and fifty-two anti
ministerialists, making 1t necessary for the
government to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03

The Wilmington Out Of Commission.
The gunboat Wilmington was put out Of
commission at the Naval Station. Cavite,
yesterday.
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PApDLED OVER THE COURSE.
vesper Crew Completed Their Practice
at Henley Today.

HENLEY. Eng. July 3.-The Vespers
padded over the course this morning and
completed their practice bright vel and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Teachers Returned From Porto Rico.

NEW YORK, July 3.-Sixty American
school teachers from Porto Rico, returning
to their homes for the vacation, arrived in
this city today en- the steamer Philadel-
Dhaa from 80 JuaA 9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
DUTCH CABINET RESIGNED
Due to Election in Holland Against
Government.

THE HAGUE, July 3-The cabinet, head
ed by DR.. A. Kuyper (appointed July 81.
190l) has resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Virginia and Maryland Postmasters.

The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today:
Maryland-Two Johns, ]. Fred Trice.
"'-~snia-BroWn's Cove. Virginia G. Bruce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
THE RoOT-HART FIGHT.
Great Interest in the Match at Reno
Today.

Today.
RENO, New, July 3-The Root-Hart fight
will take place here between 1 and O. clock
today. 1t is to be to a finish and for the
heavyweight championship of the world.
Jeffries. who will be the referee, will prob
ably hand over the championship to the
winner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
BEAT HIS WIFE TO DEATH.
Deed of Insane Kentuckian-Attem
ed Suicide

Special Dispatch to The Star.
GLASGOW, KY. July 3.-Marcus Steen-
burger, farmer at Tracy. ten miles from
here, while insane beat his wife to death
with a piece of wood and made an unsuc-
cessful attempt at suicide by slashing his
throat with razor. He is in custody and
will be sent to the asylum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
ONE CREW SURRENDERED.
Mutineers on the Georgi Pobiedonosetz
Yielded Ship.

ODESSA, July 3, 1:35 p.m.-The surrender
of the Georgi Pobiedonosetz was formally
carried out this morning. The warship's
officers returned from Nikolaieff, went on
board and picked out the ringleaders OF the
mutiny and several of their followers, all
of whom were sent ashore.
A torpedo boat destroyer and a gunboat
arrived here during the night, bringing
Rear Admiral Chouknin commander Of the
Black sea fleet.
The city is queit. Many strikers have re-
turned to work.
The torpedo boat destroyer. upon her ar
rival here fired a blank shot across the
bow of the British steamer Cranley, which
was lying off Fontana for the purpose OF
taking off British subjects If necessary.
The destroyer signaled the Cranley 10 ae-
company her inside the harbor. The Gram
ley complied, the destroyer in the mean
time keeping her guns trained on the
steamer.
Later Russian officials took possession OF
the Cranley and searched her for revolu-
tionary refugees. The British consul gen.
eral protested to the governor, saying there
was no reason to suppose that any refugees
were on hoard the Cranley. 1t is presumed
she will shortly be released.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Plans for Extended Struggle.

Plans for an extended struggle between
the woodworkers and their employers were
laid today. One Of the first moves was
expected to be the shutting down of four
teen factories where union employees were
scheduled TO strike, thereby locking out
more than 1000 men.
The woodworkers expected the strike to
last ten weeks, while the employers were
prepared to abandon the business for a
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
STRIKERS NEED FUNDS
FINANCIAL BURDENS OF TEAM
sTERs GROWING DAILY.

CHICAGO, July 3.-With strike of sew
eral hundred parcel wagon drivers practi-
cally certain today, which would add to
the financial burdens of the teamsters'
strike, the leaders laid out campaign to
secure funds with which to continue the
struggle.
In addition to the teamsters' joint council
meeting called for tonight, other meetings
will be called 6faring the week. These are
Intended to revive interest in the struggle
and start again the system of contributions
from outside labor organizations, which
recently are said to have dwindled into
practically nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Another Crew Mutinied.

CRONS'rADT, July 3.-The crew OF the
Russian cruiser Minnie refused to put to
sea today with the other vessels of the
active squadron. alleging that the age and
bad condition of the Minnie prevented her
participation In gun practice and maneuv-
ering The rIngleaders of this mutiny were
arrested and the Minnie was towed close
to a fort. where she is now anchored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Turks to Keep Out Mutineer,

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 3.-The Turk
ish officials at Anadoli-Kavak. Asia Minor,
at the entrance of the Bosphorus, are taxi
ing precautions to prevent the possible use
Of that port by the mutineers of the Kniaz
Potemkin. The Turks will not permit the
battleship to pass through the Bosphorus
after suntet. They even stopped the RUS
stan gusidship at Constantinople with 9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
ID. A. Il.

Mrs. Donald Mclean, of New York ;
Mrs. Charles Warren Lippitt, of Rhode
Island, and Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg,
of Washington, were nominated last
night for the Office of president general
of the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton, now in session in Washington.
Mrs. Fairbanks lost control OF her
temper Yesterday, when question in
volving Mrs. McLean's candidacy was
brought before the house, and with some
asperity, she ruled that campaign
speeches could not be made during bust
ness hours.
Before the astonished delegate, Mrs.
Parks, of Georgia, could frame a reply,
Mrs. Mclean moved majestically down
the aisle and declared that, having heard
no campaign speeches, she moved that
the congress proceed 10 its regular sched-
ule.
There was prolonged and reiterated
applause, and during the five minutes
required to get the house in order Mrs.
Fairbanks showed visible signs of ner-
vOusness and fatigue.
Another acrimonious discussion arose
over the holding of business sessions on
Good Friday, and again Mrs. Mclean
scored by few weil-chosen remarks on
the sanctity of the day and the motion
for a session on Good Friday was lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
DRESS GOODS.
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O to 426 seventh street.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
j. o. u. A. NJ. In Council

The Junior Order United American
Mechanics met in Manassas yesterday.
There has been large increase in the
membership the past year. The following
officers we're elected
State councillor Eugene Colyed.
Berkeley yice-councilor, j. w. Jones.
Vienna secretary, ]. E. Boehm, Roam
oke treasurer, j. II. Trimyer, Alex
andria conductor, B. B. Bott, Berkeley !;
warden, George d. Baker, Manassas !;
lnside sentinel, w. ID. Zimmerman,
Alexandria outside sentinel, A. NJ.
Hougb, Waterford chaplain, Rev. w
F. Sheppard, Roanoke; trustee, I. T.
Osborne, A. f. Disc, +. l.. Crockett ;
national representatives, l.. W. Forbes,
Norfolk. James h. Mansfield. Of Alex
andris, was appointed on the judiciary
The local council, Bal Run, gave the
State Council a banquet last night, at
which Hon. J. B. 7. Thornton and
National Councilman w. E. Faison,
of Raleigh, n. c., spoke. The next
council will be held in Richmond in
April. 1906.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
C. I. Bland Withdraws

Charles T. Bland, of Portsmouth,, the
first candidate to enter the race for the
Virginia democratic nomination for
lieutenant governor in the coming
state primary, yesterday withdrew. In
his letter Of withdrawal, addressed to the
democrats of Virginia, Mr.. Bland says
"Resiizing the futilty of prolonging
the struggle for the lieutenant governor
ship nomination, aud acting upon the
advice of friends, | hereby withdraw
from the contest. This is an age of
conditions aud not theories, and it be-
ing plainly apparent to me that by rea-
sou of his long service to the party the
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson is the choice of
a majority for that position, / do not
desire to further .embarrass my friends
by remaining in the field"
There have been four candidates for
the position--Mr. Bland, Mr.. EllysoD.
Mr.. Cation, of Alexandria, and Mr.. j.
Aston Csbell, of Richmond. Mr.. Cab
ell and Mr.. Ellyson are from the same
CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Fire Cause by Burglars.

Nine business houses, comprising the
chief commercial portion Of the town of
ClendeuDin, West Virginia, were des-
troyed by fire at an early hour yesterday
morning, with their contents. The loss
is about $40, 900. The fire is thought
to have originated in the attempt of rob-
bers to blow open the safe in Samuel
Bearmans general store, and. as the
houses were all wooden and standing
close together, when once started il
burned until there was nothing else in
reach. The burglars tried to enter al
most every business house in tie place
that was not destroyed. aud were known
to have been successful in getting into
that ofJ. A. Osborne. from which they
took number of articles of merchandise
aud small sum of money. They also
tried to get 10 the bank, but failei.
During the excitement caused by the
fire the.marauders made their escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
The War I'm the East.

st. Petersburg, April ia dispatch
from the front says that the japanese
tried to turn the Russian left flank near
Heischimon, Manchuria. The Russians
retired short distance to the north.
Rain has been falling again and the
roads have been made almost impossible
by the deep mud.
St Petersburg, April 19.-Workmen
at the Baltic ports have taken advantage
of the opportunity presented by the
opening of navigation to strike again for
higher wages. They threaten to pre-
vent the departure of all ships unless
their demands are granted.
ST. Petersburg, Aprill9. The govern
ment has ordered all naval reserves who
are now working on merchant vessels,
in Scandinavian ports, to return home
Immediately. L is presumed the sailors
are wanted to man the fourth Baltic
feet.
st. Petersburg, April ia dispatch
dated April IA, from General LIME
witch, stated that the japanese had at
tackled Heishimu, on the road to Sin
minhu and Dashiheidi, occupying Pad
iadsi, but that their further advance was
arrested.
Toxic, April 1.-The japanese tor
pedo boat Kijiju was launched at Kure,
this morning. The vessel is over 2OC
| tons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
The Nan Patterson Case.

New York, April l9.-Three jurors
were in the box this morning when the
trial OF Nan Patterson, the chorus girl
charged with murder, was resumed be-
fore Recorder Golf. Nan Patterson pays
keen attention to the selection of jurors.
Yesterday she turned down talesman
who was acceptable to both counsel.
The talesman in question was apparently
desirable to both sides, when Nan turned
to Mr.. Levy and said: al do no want
him. He does not suit me-" During
the examination of the first talesman
called today, Recorder Gof interrupted
counsel, and said "Ths jury box must
be filled today, even if the court has to
sit late today. intend to adjourn the
court tonight until Monday for Easter
season, aud a jury must be selected to-
day. In spite of the courts iniunctio-
the examination of .alesmen did not APP
pear to proceed expeditiously enough to
admit Of selection of complete jury by
tonight. Twenty.One talesmen we're ex-
amined at the morning session, but no
additional Jurors were secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Tribu,e TO Senator Hoar.

Worcester, Mass, April 19.-Wor-
cester paid her official tribute TO the
late Senator George F. Hoar, with me-
mortal services in Mechanics Hall, at
2:80 this afternoon. Representatives OF
the station, nation and every phase OF
business and social life were present to
paw their tribute. The address was de-
iivered by Senator John W. Daniel, Of
Virginia, colleague and very intimate
friend of the late Senator. Senator
Daniel said the influence of Senator
Hoar's life and character died not with
him. "His spirit" he said, twill hover
over you and will suffuse itself into the
thoughts and hearts and doings of the
men and women Of Massachusetts for
years and years TO come. Nor here
alone will it be potent. 1t has over
spread the nation it has gone to the
uttermost parts OF the earth. Every
where it will remain force for the up
lifting of mankind. He was a worship
full man, full of reverence. His religion
was the key of the morning and the bolt
of the night. What are the wages of
this mans life, so labOrious, so beauti-
fil9v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL 49, 1905.

To-Day is the 44th anniversary OF the
conaictin the streets of Baltimore between
citizens Of that city and Massachusetts
70 ,iment while the latter was on Its way
to Washington in response to President
Lincoln's call for IS, 900 men with which
10 eoerce the people ofthe South into &C
cepting him as President and the repuo-
lcan administration which had just start
cd on its career. Blood in both sections
Of the country was at fever heat, and
many in the monumental city, whose
sympathies were with their southern
hreibren. made an attempt to stop The
massage of federal soldiers through Balti-
more The result could have been fore
s,en. as a mob armed with paving stones
/. no match for regiment with guns and
cartridges. The assault was made and
disastrous effects upon the assailants fol-
lowed, as the soldiers fred into the crowd
killing and woundng numbers, includ-
ing some bysianders. The soldiers sub
ssouently made their way to the depot
and proceeded to Washington. Blood
shcd in the streets of Baltimore exasper-
ated many southern sympathizers, num-
bers of whom made their way south and
enlisted in the southern army. The mill
tary soon took possession of Maryland
and prevented the State from leaving the
union. The Baltimore incident was the
cause of much evaporation, and the bit
ter blood engendered was Of long stand
ing. But time has Modified in a meas
ure the harsh feelings of the past, as mos
all the original actors have passed into
another existence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
News of the Day.


Senator Taliaferro, OF Florida, was
reelected yesterday.
Grand Ruling No. s, Fraternal Mystic
Circle, which comprises Virginia and
West Virginia, met in Lynchbnrg yes
terday. Rev. DR.. w l. Pickard made
the address Of welcome, to which SUI
preme Mystic Ruler +. Fl. DuckwiIz,
of Buffalo, n. Y, responded.
Russian detectives have discovered
that Mile. Lontieh, daughter of General
Lontieff, governor of Yokutsk, Siberia.
who became terrorist, converted two
nieces of Governor General Trepof to
the doctrine of assassination, and that
one of them attempted to kill her uncle.
President Roosevelt has killed a bear
and a bob-cat. He is satisfied with his
hunt for the biggest game the Rockies
afford. To quote his own wolds; 81
got what I was after 1t was bully
sport, aud | hope it keeps up" This
is the story brought to Secretary Loeb
last night by Elmer Chapman, a courier,
who was chosen to bear messages be-
tween the President and the temporary
seat of government at GlenwOOd Springs,
noin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-19
Snng 10 Wife in Hospital

A varied assortment OF broken medi-
cine bottles, old shoes, ink wells, test
tubes, boxes of plaster of paris powder
and dozen other articles Uttered up the
street in front of Roosevelt Hospital in
New York yesterday morning. At the
west Forty-seventh street police station
John Blake languished behind cell bars.
About 3 a. m. Blake showed up at
the hospital and asked to see his wife,
who is patient there. A Waterman
told Blake ne was little early for the
hospital calling hours and to come back
later. Blake went off angry.
A short while after sounds OF "Be-
della" in robust basso profundo came
floating up into the hospital wards from
the street below. Then came "Annie
Laurie" with variations. Next the
warbler chanted Back, Back, Back to
Baltimore"
A window was raised and an unsym-
pathetic surgeon shouted; "Cut it OUT"
"Tammany, Tammany, Swamp En-,
Swamp En-; Get the Wampuml Tam
manyw came the nelodious reply.
A bottle crashed at the singers feet.
Then another and still more. al Was
Only Teasing YOU" fOated out on the
morning air.
Patients were arousing and the sur
geons had enough. Two ofthem stole
out ard closed in on the warbler. A po-
liceman took him of to a cell.
/; was Blade, and be had had his re-
yCnge.