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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
DIR. HICKLING'S EXCUSE.
Letter Sent Court by Commissioner
Mcfarland

The communication addressed to the court
written by Commissioner Macfarland and
presented by DIR. d. Percy Hickling as an
excuse for being thirty five minutes late in
reporting as a witness in lunacy case last
Thursday, but which did not prevent the
doctor from being adjudged guilty of con-
tempt and fined SO, has been filed with the
papers In the lunacy case in question. Com
missioner Macfarland said: Twill you per-
NIT me to state that Dr. ID. Percy Kicking S
absence from court at l o'clock today was
entirely due to the fact that. as visiting
physician to the Washington Asylum, a
District of Columbia institution which
comes directly under my supervision in the
distribution of the duties of the Commits
sfoners. he was under my orders making
special inquiry at the asylum hospital, so
as to report to me certain facts which /
had to have for official purposes as early
today as possible. l trust that. under the
circumstances. SINCE my order is responsible
for his being at the asylum and SO absent
from your court. you will gracousy over
look his unintentional failure to appear at
the proper hour. Duties never conflict ac-
cording to the Droverb, but this seems to
be one of the exceptions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
JAPANESE EN- VOYS
ARRIVED AT CHICAGO TODAY
AND REMAINED ONE HOUR.

CHICAGO. July 24.-Baron Komura. jap
arese minister OF foreign affairs and pleni-
potentiary in the pending peace negotia-
tions with Russia. arrived In Chicago to-
day from st. Paul on the Burlington lin
tied. Delegations were on hand to greet
the visitors. One OF the DELEGATIONS COM
posed of japanese merchants, students and
professional men. was headed by the Jap
anese consul
A committee consisting of representative
business men. municipal officials and others
including Corporation Counsel Lewis were
also on hand to greet the oriental party.
The baron and suite were driven to the
Auditorium. Arrangements We're made to
leave on the Pennsylvania eighteen-hour
train for New York
The stay of Baron Komura in Chicago
Followed his original program, which allow
eded him several hours rest here.
Thomas B. Bryan. who was vice president
OF the Columbian exposition. came into
Chicago on Baron komura's private car.
Several years ago the baron was enter
tanned at Mr.. Bryan's home. "Elmhurst"
The peace plenipotentiary. remembering the
courtesy. telegraphed last night asking
Mr.. Bryan to board the barons private
car at Aurora and journey with the party
to Chicago.
Corporation Counsel Lewis. representing
Mayor Dunno, was introduced to the pleni-
potcHtldiy ny ryan SOi LtWlS
welcomed Baron Komura on behalf Of
Mayor Dunno. IT trust that your stay here
will be pleasant in every way said Mr..
Lewis. land II you desire to do anything
more than to rest from the effects of your
arduous trip. 1t is the desire of Mayor
Dunno that I assure you that you will be
given every opportunity to the city of
Chicago as the guest OF our people"
Baron KomNra told Col. Lewis that he
appreciated the courtesy and was glad to
see Chicago. having in former years spent
many pleasant days here. The baron then
stated that he was anxious to meet Mayor
Dunno.
Il have heard much Of him." he said.
land much of the work that he has under
taken to do. I should like to meet and
talk with him"
The peace commissioner said that he was
not at this moment officially interested in
the question of municipal ownership or
operation OF railroads. but that 1t was a
good subject to be enlightened upon.
I'm Japan" said the baron, ''the govern
ment owns and operates the salt and
tobacco works that produce revenue and
the governments monopoly from an
economic standpoint is a good thing. How
ever. this question OF public ownership is
largely a question of environment and con-
ditions."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
Convicted on Both Charges,

Eldridge White. Eugene Brown and Ed
ward Brown, all colored residents of
Foggy Bottom northwest, were arraigned
in the Police Court this morning on
charges of disorderly conduct and of as
sault. They pleaded not guilty, but Judge
O'Neal was convinced that the charge
was correct, and he fined each $50 In the
assault cases and IS in the disorderly
conduct cases. In default of the fines
they will spend two months in Jail and
half a month In the workhouse.
officer Scanlon saw the men yesterday
afternoon acting very disorderly near
their homes. and he started up to arrest
them. 1t was three against one, and they
concluded to try the issue with the off,
Ger. In the end he was victorious, but
only after hard struggle.
Il didn't hit the officer He hit me when
he went to arrest me-" was the statement
Of one OF the defendants; and the others
corroborated him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
FOUND DYING IN HALLWAY.
Supposed Victim of Murderous Rob-
bers in Chicago.

The police believe that the death of
John Tesmer at the county hospital yester-
day. an hour after he had been found in n
doorway at Ashland avenue and Emily
street. was due TO torture inflicted by men
who attacked and robbed him. Tesmer.
who was prosperous real estate owner
had collected rents at several places ana
was going to his residence. when he was
attacked by highwaymen. He fought the
robbers. but was worsted. blow on the
left eye. which left an ugdy cut. is be-
lieved to have knocked him unconscious
He was dragged into a hallway. where he
was found several hours later
Several cuts were FOUND on Tesmer
hands and arms. Two long gashes. which
opened the arteries of the wrists. are be-
lieved TO have been inflicted deliberately
while the man was in the power of the ban
dts. After the robbers had taken Teslner s
watch and 500 from him they set him In a n
upright position in the doorway and left
him to bleed to death from the severed
arteries in his wrists. Search for Tesner5
assailants has so far been unavailing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
THE PENSION BUREAU
NO THOUGHT OF A REoRoANIzA-
TON BY MR.. WARNER.

Commissioner Warner Of the pension bu-
reau. growing weary of the repeated pub
lished statements that q reorganization OF
his bureau was under consideration. an
nounced this morning that 1t was without
the slightest foundation of fact; that no re-
OF ganizs ton was or has been contemplated
and that he Is satisfied that no better work
ing force nor a more efficient set of officials
car be found in any branch Of the govern
ment service than those in the pension bu-
reau. Furthermore. Mr.. Warner said. I'M
less conditions change and the present set
Of officials revolutionize their conduct. there
Is no prospect of a reorganization or of the
letting out of any of tho higher officers of
the bureau during his administration.
The statement of Mr.. Warner was called
out by the publication OF a statement In an
out-of-town paper this morning to the eff
feet that reorganization of the pension
office force was about to begin and that
several OF the higher officials, among them
Chief Clerk William H. Bayly, were to be
dropped Mr.. Bayly was the only official
named In the statement. The matter came
to the attention Of the commissioner
thu ough a perusal of the paper in question
AMI he sent for Mr.. Bayly this morning al
soon as he reached the Office and showed
that gentleman the article. After Mr.. Bay
ly had read 1t Mr.. Warner told him that
the statement was absolutely false; that
1t had not the slightest foundation in fact
and that he, the commissioner. not only did
not contemplate bringing about his chief
clerks removal. but on the contrary was
becoming more and more satisfied with his
work Mr. Warner also stated that 1t
would give him great pleasure to make
such statement public. Mr.. Bayly has
been employed In the pension bureau more
than twenty-five years. He has been chief
clerk under the administrations of three
commissioners of pensions. He was ap-
pointed chief examiner of the board of pro-
motions OF the Department of the Interior
and held that Office under both republican
and democratic administrations. AS chief
examiner of this board he had charge of the
examinations of the records and efficiency
OF every clerk employed in the Department
OF the Interior and all its bureaus and 1t
was because OF his record in this branch
of the service a bit of work that antedates
tho present civil service methods that he
was selected for his present post which he
has held eight years. Mr.. Bayly is pres
ident of the District chapter of Sons of the
American Revolution and is prominent
member of the Pennsylvania Club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
COAL YARD OPPOSED.
Citizens Of lexington Appear Before
Commissioners.

With the conserving of the suburb of Gen.
ter lexington to residence purposes. as
outlined In the restricting clauses Of each
title to property transferred in that Sec
ton, as its slogan. a committee Of resi-
dents of lexington appeared before the
board of Commissioners today and argued
against the established coal yard of R. e.
L, Thompson on block IA being allowed to
stay.
Such great store did the citizens set by
the ultimate decision Of the Commissioners
that they appeared at the District building
with three attorneys. Henry e. Davis, F.
M. Cox and w. c. Henderson. among their
number, to present their side Of the case.
Incidentally. ]. s. Flannery and George E.
Hamilton, representing, respectively, the
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington
railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio, pre-
sented, In the abstract, the issues for which
their companies are contending. j. j. Oar
lington appeared for Mr.. Thompson.
In the hearing, which began at IL o'clock
and continued until 1:30 all phases of the
situation were discussed, and at Its conclu-
sion the Commissioners took the whole
matter under consideration. stating that
their decision would be given at later
date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
Pays a Fine of $50.

Bruce Gross was arraigned in the Police
Court this morning on a charge of larceny
OF some eyeglasses from F. H. Edmonds
of 1408 New York avenue northwest He
pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined
$50 which he paid
Crossing Officer A. c. Putnam of the first
precinct station saw little colored boy
trying to sell some eyeglasses last Friday.
He asked the boy where he had obtained
them, and learned that he had purchased
them from white boy who worked In the
store mentioned Officer Putnam found that
the glasses had been stolen from the store
and he got out a warrant for the arrest of
Gross. When Gross was arrested another
property alleged to have been stolen. Gross
was subsequently locked up in the house of
detention, but was later released on COL
lateral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
News Briefs.

Edward Fisher stabbed q. A Garrison
to death In a house at Norfolk, Va, last
night. Fisher and his wife separated some
time ago. and he went to her home while
Fisher attacked him, killing him. Fisher
escaped.
Riot and probably murder resulted from
the celebration of Polish wedding at Bag
galy. a mining town near Latrobe. Pa,
early yesterday morning. Steven Bono.
whose skull was crushed during the fight,
Is reported to be in a dying condition.
AS result of Gov. Folks determine ton
to use the St. Louis police force in an ef-
fort to break up alleged violations of the
Sunday saloon closing law in st. Louis
county. large force of policemen were
scattered throughout the country, and
fourteen arrests were made on charge of
keeling saloons open on Sunday.
Andrew Teplir, prominent Polish mer-
chant of Pittston. Pa, died Saturday
night, and II Is believed that his health was
undermined by receiving several BLACK
Hand" letters threatening to kill him unless
he gave the writer's large sums of money.
Emperor William has asked King Alfonso
to time his visit to Berlin SO as to include
September l, the anniversary of the battle
of Sedan. but the Spanish government has
replied that the king would wish to remain
in Spain until the general elections, which
take place September 6.
Charles E. Oliver a prominent attorney
of Scranton, fell dead at the conclusion Of
a speech on the steamer Natoma, at Har-
veys Lake. near here. last night. With a
party of friends he and his wife and Two
children had spent the day at the lake.
The Portsmouth Va.) Knitting Company
has notified the owners of the mill property
that the lease will be relinquished at its
expiration on January 1. 1905. The knitting
company has operated the mill for the last
ten years. and while 1t has been in opera
ton continuously it Is understood that the
lease will not be renewed on the present
basis 1t seems certain that there win be
no suspension of operations. but thu proper
ty will be leased by another company. The
present plant b known ~ an eight-set mill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
Disposing Returned Troops.

The military secretary is advised by
the commanding general. department of
California. that the 92d Company Coast
Artillery 1.-TWO officers and sixty-four en-
listed men). which arrived at San Fran
cisco on the 10th instant from Honolulu,
left there yesterday for Fort Flagler,
Washington, for station.
The military secretary is advised by the
commanding general, department of Cali
fornia. that the 18th Company Coast Ar
tillery ttwo officers and sixty-four enlist
ed mem. which also arrived at San Fran
cisco on the 10Th instant from Honolulu
left there yesterday for Fort Rosecrans,
Cal for station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
AFTER THE RACE PLAYERS.
Squad of Fifty Police Sent to Delmar
Track Today.

ST. LOUIS. July pa squad of thirty
police officers was detailed by Chief of
Police Kiely to report for duty at the
Delmar race track today. 1t was stated
that there would be no attempts to make
arrests unless evidence of violation of the
anti-pool selling law were seen by the
officers.
The cases, of Max Gumperts and George
Enrich. charged with violation of the
law prohibiting pool selling and betting
on horse races, were called for trial in
the st. Louis county circuit court at Claw
ton today. The state is represented by
Prosecuting Attorney r. L. Johnston of
st. Louis county and Attorney General
Hadley. The trial is test of the anti
betting law and 1t Is considered that on
the outcome Will depend the future of
horse racing in the state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
GIVEN LONG TERM.
Aged Man Guilty of Improper Con-
dnct

NEW YORK. July 24.-What was prac-
tically life sentence in Sing Sing prison
today was imposed upon Edward H. Neid-
niger. an aged man who last week was
convicted Of improper conduct in connec-
ton with so-called flower clubs which he
organized for little girls. Nineteen years
and ten months, within two months of
the extreme penalty provided by the law.
was the sentence Of the court. In passing
sentence however. Judge Foster. before
whom the case had been tried, urged that
three other indictments against the pris-
oner be pressed Immediately 50 that long
er term in prison for Neidinger might be
assured. Should the prisoner be- convicted
on all the indictments he could be sent
away for eighty years 1t was decided,
however, that he not be put on trial again
at present, but the indictments be held
over him in readiness for immediate use
should he survive the present sentence. In
view of his age and rather delicate health,
it is not believed that it ever will be
necessary to use the additional indictments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
EXPECT NO DEVELOPMENTS.
British Foreign Office View Of En-
perors' Meeting.

LONDON, July 24.-The British foreign
office does not appear to anticipate that the
meeting between Emperor William and EN-
peIor Nicholas will be followed by any
startling developments. Although the Of
ficlals here have no definite information
about the object of the conference. they
are inclined to attribute the meeting pri-
marily to the German emperor's desire to re-
move the resentment which the foreign Of
flcs here says Is known to have been grow
ing in Russia against Germany since the
core dial reception of the Prince and Princess
Arisugawa of Japan.
The foreign office adds that there Is 10
dc ubt that politics were discussed between
the emperors and that there Is also no
doubt that Emperor Williams advice will
be In the direction Of the conclusion OF
peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
FEVER PROBATION AT HAVANA
Arrivals From New Orleans Quarantin-
ed for Five Days

HAVANA. July 2i.-The steamer Excel
sor of the Southern Pacific Morgan line.
which arrived here today from New Or
leans. brought twenty-seven passengers
They were all ordered to be detained Ill
quarantine for five days Only immunes
are permitted To visit the ship which will
be -unlOaded by immunes.
The steamer Vigilancia of the Ward Line.
which reached this port from Vera Cruz to-
day. brought two women and one man
suffering from light fevers. They were iso-
lated and taken to the Las Animas Fever
Hospital for observation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
Personal Mention.

DR.. W. p. c. Hazen has returned from
Atlantic City. n. J.. where he spent some
time with friends from this city. including
Col ]. f. Legge. Mr.. o. b. George. DR.. A.
D. Butt and DIR. Earnest NJ Butz.
Lieut.. John Hammond of the Capitol po-
lice force Is acting chief during the absence
OF Capt. Megrew, who is spending his vaca-
tion at Lake Skaneateles. New York.
Mrs George C. Thomson and her children
have gone to Canada for the remainder OF
the summer. Mr.. Thomson expects TO take
his leave from the Post Office Department
next month and join his family
Mr.. John G. Scofeld. who is visiting his
parents at Yonkers. n. Y, Is expected to
return TO this city and resume his officisl
duties chief clerk of the War Depart
ment next Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
PICTURESQUE MEETING.
Conference Today Ended With a Gala
Luncheon.

ST. PETERSBURG. July 24.-The pictur-
esque meeting between the Russian and
German emperors in the gulf of Finland.
according to private adyices. ended this aft
ernoon with a gala luncheon on board the
German imperial yacht Hohenzollern. after
which Emperor Williams yacht steamed
seward. escorted for short distance by
the Russian imperial yacht. Polar Star.
Then imperial salutes were exchanged and
the Polar Star put about and returned to
Peterhof, where she Is due tonight. A
notilla of torpedo boats, torpedo boat de-
stroyers and small cruiser lowered about
the imperial yachts from the time they met
until they parted.
Beyond the additional fact that Emperor
william paid visit to the Polar Star last
highland that subsequently Emperor Mich
olas went on board the Hohenzollern and
remained until long after midnight In the
German emperors cabin. no further details
Of the meeting are yet available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
Latest Victims on the Isthmus.
DIR. GLENNAN CONFIDENT
predicts Early Eradication Of the Vel
low Fever Outbreak.

DR.. A. H. Glennan, acting surgeon oen-
eral OF the public health and marine hos
pltal service. said today that his estab-
hshment Is working In harmony with the
medical officials of Louisiana in stamping
out any spread of yellow fever. which has
broken out there
Dr. GIennan is confident that there will
be no serious outbreak, as in past years.
and believes that the disease will be eradi-
Gated from New Orleans in a short time
The marine hospital service has estab-
nshed four detention camps outside of New
orleans for persons who must show clean
piii OF health before they can leave there
inspectors also go out of New Orleans on
each train for the benefit of travellers who
desire to go to other points, and to prevent
the spread of the disease to other places.
Besides the marine hospital surgeons
stationed in New Orleans, Dr.. Glennan has
dispatched three of his most noted yellow
fever experts to the scene. These are Sur
geons ]. NJ. Guiteras, T. H. Richardson and
]. II. White They will cooperate with the
Louisiana authorities.
The methods that were successfully
practiced in Kidding Havana of the disease
Will be used at New Orleans. This in
cludes the destruction Of mosquitoes and
the screening of patients infected with the
disease
Surgeon General Wyrnan of the public
health and marine hospital service. who
Ids beti dDScnl ifOIl the CITY on Official
business. is now on his way to Washington,
and upon his arrival will give personal at
tention to the yellow fever situation in
New Orleans.
Gen. Jesse NJ. Lee. commanding the
department of Texas. has been ordered to
investigate and report upon the advisable
ity of removing the United States troops
from the forts below New Orleans on ac-
count of the yellow fever. The matter
has also been referred to the medical de-
partment of the army for advice as to the
necessity of removing the troops. The main
post is Jackson barrack about six miles
below New Orleans. In case of necessity
the troops will probably be ordered to the
post in the Chickamauga Park reserva-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
JOS. j. EAKINS DEAD.
Formerly Managing Editor of the New
York World

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo, July "a
Joseph J. Eakins. formerly managing edi-
tor of the New York World, aged forty
years. died here of consumption last night
Mr. Eakins was born in Louisville. KY,
and entered newspaper work there with the
Courier-Journal. Mr. Eakins went to New
York about twenty years ago as assistant
sporting editor of the World and advanced
through the sporting edtorship to the man
aging editorship which he held up to the
breakdown which caused him to come to
this city about a month ago.
His wife was with him at the time OF his
death. She was formerly Miss Myfa Bon
durant daughter of one of the most
prominent citizens of Louisville. Elcr sis
ter, Mrs w. X. Ryan, of New York. ar
rived here today from Denver. The body
of Mr.. Eakins will be taken 70 Louisville
for interment leaving here tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
Missing Crew of Yacht Returned.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, July 2-The four
men who were thought to have been
drowned late Saturday by the sinking of
the yacht Narkeeta in the Delaware bay,
near Lewes, Del, have arrived at Bowers
Beach. few miles from Lewes. When
the Narkeeta struck on Brandywine Shoal
on Saturday afternoon DR.. Hare and a
friend, who were the only persons on the
vessel, beside the crew, were rescued. At
that time 1t was thought the yacht would
float at high tide, but the severe storm
caused the craft to fill with water. and the
crew took to the lifeboat. On Sunday morn
ing boat was found bottom up, and 1t
was supposed the men had gone down. I'M
til their safe arrival at Bowers Beach late
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-24
LIFE-SAVER DROPS DEAD.
Sensational Close Of Rigid Examina-
ton Today.

NEW YORK, July 2i-With a physician
in the act of pronouncing him physically
perfect, after the rigid government exami-
nation, George w. Hennessey, for seven
years keeper of the United States life-sav-
ing station at Spring Lake, N. j., dropped
dead today. Hennessey was taking his an
nual examination. Dr. Wood of the United
States Marine Hospital. had already fin
ished the examination and was saying:
II wish 1 were as sure of long lease of
life as you are.
Hennessey proudly expanded his chest.
and that act was his last. He fell to the
floor with blood streaming from his mouth
and was dead in less than five minutes.
Hemorrhage of the lungs was the phySi-
clans verdict on the cause of death.