davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
RIGHTS ADJUSTED.
Decree in Case of Slaughter Against
SLAUGHTER.

In the case of Julian c. Slaughter and
others against Daniel A. Slaughter and
others, Justice Stafford in Equity Court No.
2 has rendered his decision and signed a
decree adjusting the rights of the parties
to the cause. By the courts decision a
claim of Messrs. Jones and Lines for 81, OCO
against the estate of James E. Slaughter
was disallowed, and claim OF Samuel T..
Loeb was allowed to the extent of Sc, S75 So.
The balance of the fund Is awarded to the
heirs of the deceased.
An appeal was noted by Messrs. Jones
and Lines to that part of the decision re-
Jecting their claim, and by the heirs from
that part making the allowance to Samuel
e. Loeb
The case was argued by Attorney Will
lam A. Maury for Mr.. Loeb, Attorney
Henry z. Davis for Messrs. Jones and
Lines and Attorneys ]. ]. Darlington. A. s.
Worthington and Lambert & Baker for the
defendant heirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
QUEEN AND CRESCENT WRECK
Gov. Vardaman Passenger, Escaped
With Shaking Up.

JACKSON, Miss, July 1.-The eastbound
passenger train on the Queen and Crescent
was wrecked at midnight just beyond Pearl
river bridge. near here. None of the pas-
sengers was killed. but several were serious
ly injured.
Gov. Nardaman was in one of the sleepers
and escaped with a shaking up The acci-
cent is thought to have been due to de-
fectlFe flange on one of the engine wheels
or the displacement of the switch at which
The wreck occurred. The engine. mail car.
baggage coach and combination coach left
the rails. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
RELEASED FROM PRISON.
Friends of Gen. De La Rosa Secured His
Freedom by Force.

SANTO DOMINGO. Republic of Santo Do
mingo. July Friends of Gen. Candelario
de la Rosa, who was a political prisoner at
Barahona. the Bay de Neiba, in the
southern part of this republic, have released
him from prison by force. Several men were
killed or wounded during the ARRAY Gen.
de la Rosa and his party have left Bara-
bona for the mountains.
The government is sending troops there to
maintain order. and the United States cruis-
er Des Moines has gone to Barahona to pro-
tect the custom house. The rest of the re-
public is quiet
Cen Demetrio Rodriguez. a prominent
factor In Dominican politics, has arrived
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
THETEAMSTERS'S TRIKE
CHICAGO STRIKERS DISTURBED
OVER LACK OF FUNDS.

CHICAGO. July 1.--Dissa tisfaction is said
to exist among the teamsters as a result OF
an apparent lack of funds to pay strike
benefits. Unless the strike leaders are able
promptly to solve the financial problem con-
fronting them break in the drivers ranks.
1t was said. might be looked for within a
few days
Secretary Charles Sagerstrom of the
finance committee of the teamsters' Joint
council. however said all payments would
De met this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS
Filed Against Santa Fe at Kansas CITY
by Purdy.

KANSAS CITY, July 1.-Contempt pro-
ceedings against the Atchison. Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway Company, charging that
company with being guilty of the violation
of an injunction issued at Kansas City by
Judge John F. Phillips on March "a. 1902.
restraining the road from giving rebates,
was filed in the United States district court
here today at the instigation of Milton d.
Purdy of Washington, assistant attorney
general, who came here recently at the di-
rectiOn of the Attorney General to file the
suit on behalf of the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
DURHAM HAS RESIGNED
LATEST SENSATION IN PHILADEL.
PHIA MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

HARRISBURG. Pa, July. 1.-Israel w.
Durham of Philadelphia has resigned as
state commissioner of insurance. and ex-
Senator David Martin. whom Durham sue
ceeded several years ago the recognized
republican leader of Philadelphia, takes his
place. simultaneously with the announce
ment of Martins appointment the governor
announced the appointment of Capt. John
c. Groome of RoSemont to be superntend-
ent of the state constabulary, created by
the last legislature. Capt. Groome is COM
mander of the famous First Philadelphia
City Troop.
The story Of Durham's resignation is told
III the correspondence which the governor
made public 1t will be noticed that the res
ignation of Mr.. Durham is undated. The
correspondence follows:
insurance Department, Harrisburg.
ITO Hon. Samuel w. Pennypacker. Harris
burg:
MY Dear Governor-I hereby tender my
resignation as insurance commissioner. to
take effect upon the appointment of my sue
cessor.
in this connection l desire to thank you
for the many courtes.es received at your
hands.
Wishing you every success, I remain,
very truly yours,
ISRAEL w. DURHAM"
Accepted by Governor.
Executive Chamber,
Harrisburg, June 30, 1905
Hon. Israel w. Durham, Betz Building,
Philadelphia:
My Dear Sir-Dissatisfed with your
absence from the capital overlooked up to
this time because of my hope for the res
toration of your health, accept your resig-
nation as insurance commissioner this day
rendered to me. In SO doing it is only just
to you to say that no complaint has ever
been made to me concerning the conduct of
Affairs In your department.. and many let
tiers have been written to me by persons
having the best opportunity for knowledge
expressing approval"
Gov. Pennypacker then quotes letter
from E. G. Irwin. president of the Fire AS
ISOLATION of Philadelphia in which the lat
ter says among other things that the in
surance department at Harrisburg under
the administration of Mr. Durham has
been conducted in the most honorable and
straightforward manner, and as such has
been credit to the state. There has been
no breath of scandal connected with it.
Surprise at Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-The an
nouncement that State Insurance Commits
soner Israel w. Durham had resigned and
that David Martin had been appointed to
succeed him was received in this city with
surprise. Since the political upheaval re-
Gently inaugurated by Mayor Weaver there
has been a general demand by clergymen,
religious and other organizations for Mr..
Durham's resignation. the allegation being
made that the insurance commissioner had
paid little or no attention to the duties of
his Office.
MIR. Durham left this city yesterday for
Maine on vacation.
David Martin stated today that he had
not been officially notified of his appoint
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01

ing his appointment and stating that / re-
garded him the best man in the country
for the position. He proved himself to be
so. Not only was he a great diplomat in
the interests of the United States but he
had become. before his illness. the leading
diplomat of the nations, especially In re-
gard to matters in the east His death
works a great loss to the country. Per-
sonally l mourn his death more than L
have words to express"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
THREE BURNED TO DEATH.
Lives Lost While Trying to Save Thei,
Children.

NE" YORK. July Three persons were
burned to death in a fire In a four-story
wooden tenement building in Devoe street.
In the Williamsburg section of BROOKLYN
early today. They were Arthur Bocklin his
wife Annie and Henry Handle The fire Is
believed to have been of an incendiarv
origin.
All three lost their lives while trying to
save their children, who meanwhile had es-
capped in safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01

take an extended sea trip. He left WASH
ington March Il last. and sailed from New
York on the Saturday following for Europe.
His weakened condition at that time was
noticeable. and while going aboard the
steamer he collapsed. This incident caused
the circulation of reports of the most
alarming character as to his real condition.
Mr.. Hay was attended by medical officers
aboard the ship and revived considerably
before the vessel sailed. His condition
mended slowly, and when he reached the
Azores the report as to his condition WAS
quite encouraging The greater part of his
time abroad was spent at Bad Nauheim.
From that point. during his stay. the re-
ports as to his condition were generally OF
an optimistic character.
After an absence of about three months
Mr.. Hay returned TO the United States.
apparently considerably improved In health.
He remained several days In the vicinity
of New York at the home of "A daughter.
and came to Washington last week-Mon-
Gay. While here he spent some time at the
State Department, and had several inter-
views with the President, in which he dis
cussed important pending questions.
1t just week ago today. after a
week OF work at the State Department,
that he said goodbye TO his friends here
and left for his summer home in New
Hampshire. there to spend a quiet ana
restful summer" as he expressed 1t to one
of his associates in the State Department.
He was not optimistic about his health,
though he did believe himself greatly i'm
proved by his trip to Europe
Funeral Arrangements.
All the diplomats here will promptly in
form their governments of the death of the
distinguished premier and will suspend their
plans for the summer pending arrangements
for the funeral
Mr.. Hay was deeply touched by the
tribute paid him Thursday a week ago, the
last diplomatic reception which he held.
Fifteen ambassadors. ministers and charges
called. and from the time the Secretary en-
tered the reception room to receive his first
caller. the British ambassador. he was kept
busy until luncheon time receiving the con-
CALCULATIONS. many of them presented Of
ficially as well as personally. upon his re-
turn and his supposed recovery.
Il have not had such reception since
the early winter he remarked as he re-
turned TO his private office. and it has
been so pleasant TO greet my friends
again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
FOR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Riksdag Considering Means to Meet
Norwegian Crisis.

STOCKHOLM. July Motions were In
troduced In both chambers OF the riksdag
today placing SIS, 0O0. 600 at the disposal of
the government to enable 1t to take the
measures which 1t may deem necessary in
the present crisis.
Herr Baumgarten. representing sixty
eight members. moved the grant in the flrst
chamber, while Herr Zimdahl, In behalf of
about thirty of his colleagues, was the
mover In the second chamber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
Bona Eide Circulation.

Nearly everybody in Washington
reads The Sunday Star. Last Sum
days circulation was by far the
largest, the best and the only sworn
circulation in the District of Co.
lumbia.
The advertiser is entitled to know
the circulation of any paper in
which he advertises.
The circulation of The Sunday
Star on June rs, 1905, was 2e,4e7.
1 solemnly swear that the above state
ment represents the number Of copies Of
The Sunday Star circulated on June %.
1805-that Is. the number of copies actually
sold. delivered. furnished and mailed. for
valuable consideration. to bona fide pur-
chasers or subscribers, and that none of
the copies so counted are free or sample
copies and none are returnable except in
the case of several hundred sent to SUBJ
urban agents, from whom a few returns of
unsold papers have not yet been received.
j. WHIT. HEBRON,
Business Manager
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
first day of July, A. d. 1905.
Z. E. RAMEY,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
Circulation Of The Evening STAR

The sworn statement below shows that
the circulation of The Star is what 1t is
claimed to be. The Stars circulation is
much greater than that of any other paper
published in Washington. and The Star Is
read more thoroughly than and has double
the number OF readers of any other paper
published in Washington, whether morn
ing or evening. Fifteen thousand OF The
Stars regular subscribers take no other
Washington paper whatever. depending
upon The Star alone for news and adver-
Using.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01

solemnly swear that the above state
ment represents only the number Of copaas
OF THE EVENING STAR circulated dur
ing the six secular days ending Friday.
June 30. 1905 - that Is. the number of
copies actually sold. delivered, Furnished
or mailed. for valuable consideration, TO
bona fide purchasers or subscribers, and
that the copies so counted are not return
able to or remain In the ONCE unsold.
J. WHIT. HEBRON.
business Manager.
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
first day OF July, A. d. 1905.
r. r. NAEEY.
L f6oa1.) Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
JUDGE TRACEY NAMED
For Associate Justice Of Supreme
Court, philiupines.

OYSTER BAY. l. L. July Judge James
r. Tracey Of Albany. N. Y. was today
appointed an associ,ite Justice OF the SUI
preme court of the Philippine islands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
Commissioner Warmers Praise.

Commissioner Fespasian Warner of the
pension bureau said he regarded Secretary
Hay as one of the greatest statesmen this
country has ever produced He said he
knew and loved MIR. Hay personally, as
he knew him as the secretary of PresI-
dent Lincoln, who his neighbor. Moth
Ing too good can be said of the dead states
man. Mr.. Warner declared, and his sm-
press on American history will never be
Cffaced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
RUN OVER
And Instantly Killed by
Locomotive at Foxcroft.
Angus Bearce Runs Against
Moving Train.
Body Horribly Manglcd, Almost Be
You'd Recognition.

FoXcruft, Nj. Jan. T.. (SprciaD. -
Angus. the lD-y,HI-old son NJ Mr.. ana
Mrs. orrn i, arcc. was run over ana
instantly killed, Thursday evening. By
the Bangor x Aroostook pnssrn2, +
train. No. Is. running from Grrenvill.
junction to Bangor. The accident
which occurred near the North street
crossing in FoXcrOft was Il peculiar ore.
As the train was slowing down pre-
raratory to stopping at the Maine Cen
trail station the engineer noticed The
boy dodge beneath the gates aad run
directly towards the moving train. The
engineer Whistl"d. surprising that he
would stop, but instead II" came direct
~ against the engine which threw him
back upon tie bank ana IL rolled back
beneath the wheels b. fore the train
could be brought 10 4 standstiii. The
remains were cui ANA manglpd ~ that
it was with difficulty that they Were.
recognized.
Why he should run against the NOV
irg train will never be known. but it is
barely possible that he did not See or
rear il. although the bel! wa. ringing
and the whistle was blowing Tie train
WAS also very brilliantly lighted.
The remains We're taken to the under
taking rooms of George c. Downing.
An inquest was considered unnccts-
sary. as it appears that the road is in
no way to blame for his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
SECOND BLAZE
Within Past Few Days at
Good Will Farm.
Cooking House and Wood Shed,
With All Farming Utensils.
About 100 Cords Of Wood and $50
Bushels of Oats Burned.

Coca Will Farm, HinCkley Ne. Jan
13.-(SpeciaD. AT 80 O'Clock. this af-
ternoon, Just as school was being called
to order in the Manual training build
ing at Good Will Farm, il was discov-
cred that the cooking house and wood
shed near the barns was in flames. One
of the "Earn boys" had left the build
ing about half an hour before and every
thing was supposed to be as usual.
The building is quite a lcng distance
from the school building, and as thu,
snow vas deep it was some time be
fore any one could get To the building
The structure itself Vas Il complete
loss together with the contents. It was
4 wooden building TX 20 it. 1t WAS used
as Woodsh,d Granary. store house
for farming utensils. and as Il cook
house where food was prepared for
swine ,tnd poultry. 1t WAS in the cook
romO that the IRE started.
rhe building contained in addition to
the cooking outtiG all the farming uten-
sis used in raising thr crops. 10 cords
"f wood fitted for tEr stove and 1J9
bushels Of oats.
One hundred and fifty cords Of wood
for next summer vas piled near thu
building, and both Of the Good W
teams We're on tleir wa for loads t.
aud to the supply when the fire wa
discovered.
A hard fight was put up by the work
crS at the + arm. the ;lrishb"rs who re-
SponGed speedily to thu alarm. and b.
the oICer Good VIII boys. 1t was fral
ed at one time that At least one of the
barns would have to go.
An effort was mad2 TO ger help from
Waterville. and Will these negotia-
lions were under way the fire tighter
were satisfied that the great DANCE.
was passed. About 100 cords OF wood
were destroyed.
1t is; the policy Of the Cool Will Hon"
Arsociatinn to !ceI, IL; property Wcll
insured. but this WA. the Only bt il..iIl-
in its possessions without some in*u!-
ance on structure ana contents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
COL. CLARK DEAD.
Lieut.. Col. on Staff Of Governor Bur
leiah and 32nd Degree Mason.

Portland. Me- Jan. 13.-c"l. Charles
ID. Clark. Il native of Bangor. wh" Tor
;, wears has resided here. died. t"day
Of pneumonia. aged IS years. He was
lieutenant colonel on the staff of Gov
ernor Burleish. and lad served rs an
:illerman He WAS Il past conmAadef
of Portland tomnlander%. knlShiS
Templar. A 32nd degree Mason. menu
Der OF the Society of the Army OF TN"
Potomac. and a former member OF the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery ~
Boston. The widow. a daughter and
two sons survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
MUST REBUILD.
Brooklyn Bridge Shows
the Strain of Years.
Plan to Replace All but Massive
Stone Piers.
Work viii Occupy Two Year5-Est
mated Cost s5,ooO,OOO.

New York. Jan. 13.-Fearful lest the
strain t" which the Etr""klyn bridge is
being subjected Will weaken it to such
an extent that Il %:tat catastrophe
might happen, engineers of the bridges
are reported To have determined that
the structure must he almost complete
ly rebuilt. To do this will require at
least two vars and meanwhile traffic
between NEW York and Brnoklyn will
have to hc diverted t. the Williams
burg bridge. the new Manhattan bridge
and 20 the I;roollyn subway tunnel,
now in cnuLse Of construction. Four
or five years may clapsr before this can
be accomplished, as great traffic prob
lens will have to be solved before
hand
Though an inspection of the Brook
Ign bridge shows it 80 he III a SAT" con-
dition at present. Ii is admitted by all
the engineers who have hc"n connected
with the work. according t. tn" Herald.
that even stc.l has diI az" limit and
that this limit is being "Hrjdly APP
Preached. The structure is NnN hay
ns 10 withstand weight If traffic
which II never VAS intended to bear
when the plans FOR it wHr" nHd" and
IN addition to the wear and tear which
We're 10 hr expected there haS nN"n an
added impairment Of the structure by
ecctrolysis.
Plans for rebuilding tho bridge. which
are now in course of preparation, call
for a prartirnIly new structure. iut
little remains of the present bridge. en-
cept the great stone piers. which ar"
Practically imrrriShHhlf. When I'm
iShed it will he as modern in every re-
Sp"'t rs the williamsburg bridge with
double deck and far better facilities
for the elevated and surface ears. 1t
VIII he necessary to add greatly to the
Weight Of the anchorages 50 as to with
stand the added weight of the double
Geek. II may not he found necessary
TO alter the present promenade deck
except by strcr cthCuinc il and All the
sUsrender girders will b" replaced.
From these girdcrs no immediate dan
ger is anticiuatcd. but in view "f the
threatened disaster of Il few years ago.
When l. OF them broke. no chances VIII
ne taken ny leaving any of the OLD
ones when the structure is oNerhauied.
II is estimated that the cost VIII pc
about sS.eoo. coo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE enormous,
wave IF high pressure that covers thu
interior Of the country dominates
wealth r and temperature conlitions,
tonight Temperatures are below thu
.ielsolal average in the East With the
east ward movement of the western
high area. low tempcra lures may h,
expected during the neat few day
east of the Mississippi river. There Will
he SNOW, Saturday, i'll The New Eng
land states.
On the New England coast the inds
VIII be brisk norm and increasing. be-
coming high on the soIth coast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
DIES OF EXPOSURE.
Russell BurneII Found Dead Near
Roadside at Brighton.

Eridgton, Ne. Jan. l3.-Russeii
Hurnell Of Biidgt"n. aged about 81 WAS
round dead beside the road just out
side of the village today. The cause
of death WAS exposure Rurnell had
evidently walker from North Sebago
to this town. late last night. and be
came exhausted. An inquest was
deemed unnecessary. He had no fam
iIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
The Maryland's Trial. Jan. IS.

Washington. Jan. 13--The arn"red
cruiser Maryland. built by the New
Port News Shipbuilding and Drydock
Co. will have her official acceptance
trial. Jan. %. over the old Cape Ann
course. off the coast of Massachusetts.
The Maryland is required to maintain
an average speed of - knots an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
SNOW AND COLDER.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Forccast for
Saturday and Sunday for New Eng
land: Snow, Saturday, except fair in
eastern Maine ana colder at night;
Sunday, fair: north winds, brisk to
nigh over south portions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
IN TIE SENATE.
Legislative. Etc, B'l! Passed-Numer-
Gus Pension Matters Also Passed.

Washington. Jan. l3.-The Senate
today. passed the legislative. executive
ana judicial appropriation bill ana also
4 number of private pension bills. The
questions Of granting pensions for
service H. thn Indian police ami Of al
lowing gratuities for injuries received
by workmgn while IN the employ Of the
goVernm"rt were debated al length.
4 ~ extending the law relating to
ihe intimidation of witnesses in federal
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
Goodman WHIPS Goodwin.

Chelsea. Mass. Jan. 1S.-"kid
Goodman OF Boston. won a decision
over Chester Goodwin of Chelsea. in
the last round of n 15-round bout be
fore the Douglas Athletic Club, to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
Hoseman Gioaey Dies from Injuries.

Chelsea. Mass. Jan. 13.-Hoseman
Harry L. Giggey. who was caught un-
uer a falling wall. while lighting 'he
hre that destroyed the Academy vi
Music building. Wednesday night. dieu
a' the Frost hospital, tonight. as re-
suit of his INJURIES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
Schooner Ralph Hall Is Overdue.

Louisburs. y. :. Jan. 13.-Scho"ner
Ralph Hail. Capt. john Mcclellan.
which left here nine days ago Tor
gloucester. with heavy cargo ~ her-
, ring. includinG a deck load, from Nav
lonndand. IS overdue. Much anSiEt!
is entertained here about her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
Distress After Meals

Biddeiord, Nc. July 20, 1903.
Dear Sirs:-
have used the Il. r" Bttcrs tor
Tie relief III headache bilious and sour
stomach and distressed feeling alter
meals 1t always give relief III a short
time always keep it in the house to
be sure oi i.
MRS. JENNIE STAPLES.
When YOU feel doubtful alter eating.
It i saic ~ take a tea pnnu'ul * I.
f." The True Il. 2" AtwooI's Bit
tor, ) cent, at all stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-14
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Jan. 13.-Lncal forecast for
HcSton and vicinity: Saturday. gen
orally cloudy and colder: brisk north
west winds; Sunday. fair and con-
tinued cold.