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Special cable Dsspatehts TO THE Sun.
Moscow, Feb. 1.-THE Grand Duke
Sergius, an uncle of the Car, was assasst-
mated this afternoon as he was driving
from the Kremlin.
As the point chosen for the assassination
ia within the precincts Of the Kremlin that
are little frequented and at the actual
moment were practically deserted, it is
difficult TO obtain precise story Of the
killing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-18
BOMB KILLS
GRAND DUKE.
Sergius, Uncle Of the Gar,
Blown to Pieces
In Moscow.
THE ASSASSIN IS CAUGHT.
Slightly Wounded Himself, He
Shouts Freedom, Freedom!"

Has Not Been Identined-Grand Duchess
Rushes to the Scene OF the Killing
but Is Prevented From seeing the
Terribly NIansied Body News Taken 10
the Gar at Tsarskoe-Sele-Quicki
spreads Through Russian Capital and
Caused No surprIse-Who Next? the
General Observation-Disclosures and Gen.
Trcpon Also Warned. ms Was sersius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
NATIONAL BANKING LAWS.
Notable Changes Urged at American
Bankers Banquet.

CHICAGO, H., December Exchanges in
the national banking laws which will pre-
vent recurrence of such financial disas-
tiers as swept the nation in 1893 were urged
at the annual dinner of the Illinois Manu-
facturers' Association last night 10y Presi-
dent John L. Hamilton of the American
Bankers Association
I'VE need, first, a properly secured elias
tic currency under federal control" said
Mr. HamHton.
Secondly, there should be a change in
the limitations on the amount of loans a
provision that is constantly violated by all
ers the privilege of lending limited
amount on not to exceed 40 to so per cent
of fair cash value of real estate.
81 recommend also change in the man
ner of selecting bank examiners and the
payment of each examiner of a fixed salary,
with such assistants as may be required to
properly perform his duties.
The bankers Of America have come to
a point where they have to deal with inter-
national finance, as we are fast becoming
the dominant financial power of the world
and have not only to deal with financial
conditions at home, but abroad. This has
brought about a new development in bank
ing that must have legislation to pro-
tect it.
President Hamilton spoke a strong word
in favor of the ship subsidy, declaring the
fact that this nation is continually produc-
ing more In manufactured goods and in
grains than can be consumed at home. and
suggested the necessity of Safeguarding
our interests by encouraging the building of
American vessels that will deliver our prod
ucts to any part of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
PUBLICLY REPRIMANDED.
Letter Sent to Midshipman Meriwether
by Secretary Bonaparte.

In execution of that portion of the sem
tence in the case of Midshipman Minor
Meriwether, jr., requiring that he be pub
liely reprlmanded by the Secretary of the
Navy" Secretary Bonaparte has addressed
a letter to Midshipman Meriwether at An
napolis, in which he says:
you have been duly convicted of VioIat-
ing clause 3 Of article viii of the articles
for the government of the navy. by insult
ing and subsequently assaulting one or
your -midshipmen, and of conduct to
the prejudice of good order and discipline
by engaging in a fist fight with the same
-midshipman. These offenses on your part
have led to a calamity so clearly unfore-
seen by you and so distressing that no
words of reproof can be needed to make
you feel their gravity. Your disobedience
to the laws of your country; your forget
fulness of the full import of your oath;
your yielding 10 fierce and angry passions
when tempted by sense OF wrong, navo
borne fruits so bitter that your worst pun
ishment has been already suffered. The
merciful sentence Of the court which tried
you leaves you a member of the honorable
profession you have chosen. In that great
school of se!f-sacrifice and obedience, a
life useful to your country WILL 1t Is hoped,
atone for grave faults which have clouded
the early years OF your service.
You will acknowledge receipt of this
letter, and 1t will be entered on your off1-
oial record. Respectfully.
(Signed) CHARLES j. BONAPARTE,
Secretary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
SECRETARY ROOT HEARD.
Tells of the Needs of the Diplomatic
and Consular Service.

Secretary of State Root attended tho
meeting of the Senate committee on for
eign relations today. He discussed the
bill introduced by Senator Lodge provid-
ing for the reorganizat ton of the consular
service.
1t is understood that the Isle of Pines
treaty and the treaty relating to Santo Do
mingo were considered briefly, although
the latter convention was reported TO the
Senate last sess on and Yesterday an effort
to have it sent back to the committee was
opposed, and therefore was not urged
strongly by Mr Ledge. who had made the
motion. The Secretary of state asked that
the consular service be classified and the
President authorized TO assign members of
the classes proposed to such posts as the
interests of the service require, instead or
having appointments made for speci ed
posts. The creation OF an adequate inspec-
tion service and the abolshment of the
fee system was recommended by Secretary
Root in accordance with the recommends
ton made by President Roosevelt in his
messag ge to Congress. This would necessi-
tate a material increase in salaries at con-
sulates where the fee system has been fol-
lowed. An increase in working forces was
asked for the Secretary saying that at a
number of foreign posts there are not suf-
ficient employees for the performance of
duties imposed by the immigration laws
The need of suitable quarters for embas-
sizes and legations was emphasized by the
Secretary who declared that the poor ac-
comnodations provided detract from the
respect to which the diplomatic represen-
tatives of this government are entitled
Secretary Root also asked the comm ttee
to make provision for the creation of the
post of minister to the new kingdom OF
Norway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
SUGAR INTERESTS HEARD.
Consideration Of the Philippine Tariff
Begun by Committee.

Discussion OF the Philippine tariff before
the House committee on ways and means
began this morning with the full commit
Luke E. Wright Of the Philippines. Col
Clarence r. Edwards, chief of the bureau
of insular affairs. and a number of repre-
sentatives OF American sugar interests IN
attendance. F. r. Hathaway. secretary of
the sugar manufacturers, was the chief
speaker, and for more than an hour re-
viewed testimony given by Philippine citi-
zens and officials at the hearings before
the senators and representatives included
in the Taft party at the time of their visit
to the islands last summer.
Mr.. Hathaway first considered the wages
Of Philippine sugar laborers as shown by
the hearings and declared that, including
the cost of food given laborers, the pay Of
such wOrkmen never exceeds 10 cents
day, as against $3.50 day for sugar la
borers in Michigan and 81 day in Colo
rado.. In the islands one laborer tills two
and one-haf acres, said Mr.. Hathaway,
acres.
Although testimony was given in the
islands that only one crop of sugar a year
is generally produced, Mr.. Hathaway pro-
duced estimony from sugar growers that
two crops are frequently harvested in
year and sometimes even more. He said
the freight on sugar from the islands to
New York, including insurance, is only ~
cents hundred pounds, or the same as
the rate from Michigan refneries to Du-
luth or st. Paul. Mimi.
d. D. Cococs, secretary, OF the Amert-
can Cane Growers Association. also ad-
dressed the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
CAUCUS ON STATEHOOD.
Practically No Opposition to the Ham
iIton Bill.

Tie House republicans will caucus to-
morrow afternoon, after the adjournment
of the House, on the Hamilton statehood
BILL providing for the admission of the
four territories of Oklahoma, Indian Terri
tory, Arizona and New Mexico as two
states. There will be practically no oppo-
sition to the Hamilton bill, and from pres
ent indications the measure may be passed
and sent over to the Senate before the ad-
journment of Congress for the Christmas
holidays. The caucus was called largely
in order that those members of the House
who have previously gone on record in ia
vor of separate statehood may crawl un-
der the party blanket.
The Hamilton bill expressed the senti-
ment of republicans on the statehood gu ss-
tion, and the caucus will agree on d IuIe
by which the measure may be hustled
through the House without the loss of any
time In useless discussion.
The committee on territories, of winch
Mr.. Hamilton, author OF the bill, is chair
man, considered the statehood bill totav,
but 1t will not be reported until after he
caucus. Some minor amendments may be
offered by that body. Mr.. Hamilton intro
duced the bill December 5, the second day
OF the present session, and the measure
embodies the provisions agreed upon ry
the conference committees Of the two
houses last year. In the case of each or
the proposed new states It Is stipulated
that the sale, barter or giving away OF
Intoxicating liquors to the Indians are tof
ever prohibited" The original proposition,
as will be remembered. was that the sale
of liquor. etc. regardless of the Indiars,
be prohibited. Further hearings on the
subject will not be granted by the terri
tories committee. The whole subject Was
gone over very thoroughly during the last
Congress- nothing new is available, and the
printed hearings of the last Congress are
at hand and for the use of members OF the
present House. The House will have the
bill in the hands of the Senate before
Christmas.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana, who Will
have charge of the Hamilton bill when
il reaches the Senate, Is optimistic con-
cerning the chances for Its passage. lie
has already done considerable missionary
work and processes to believe that the
necessary majority to make certain the
Passage of the bill has already been Sc
cured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT.
San Francisco Capitalist Crushed to
Death In Fall.

SAN FRANCISCO. December 13.-John r.
Baird a capitalist and club man Of this
city. was killed last night by the automo-
bile he was riding falling upon him and
crushing him to death. The accident took
place on Corbett road near Asbury street
Mr.. Baird started on a trip to San Mateo,
accompanied by Miss Ruby Nell, the
adopted daughter of John Neil of Sonora.
When near the Twin Peaks something went
wrong with the automobile and Miss Nell
got out of the machine to fx 1t, when it
overturned and fell over a cliff, landing at
the bottom. with Mr.. Baird beneath it,
When relief arrived he was taken out from
under the machine dead
Mr.. Baird was the son of Mrs Veronica
baird, large property owner In this city.
HIS sister Mrs. Marie Baird Baldwin, was
married last week to William Sproule, traf-
nc manager OF the Southern Pacific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
AGAINST w. R. HEARST
NEW YORK COURT DECIDES BAL
LOT BOX CASE.

ALBANY, n. Y, December 13.-The court
of appeals, in a decision handed down to-
day in the New York city ballot box case,
sustains the contention of counsel for May
or George B. Mcclellan and denies that
and his collea CUES on the municipal own
crship league ticket.
The court holds, as was argued by former
Chief Judge Parker and his associates, that
the courts have no power under the eIec-
ton law to order by mandamus the open
ing of the ballot boxes and recount and
recanvass OF ballots.
The case relates directly to the vote for
mayor controller and president of the
board of aldermen cast in the second cleo
tion district of the sixth assembly district
of New York county at the election OF
November last, but Is of the utmost i'm
portance in Mr.. Hearst's contest for the
mayoralty of New York city and is funda-
mental in Its effect upon the electoral sys-
tenn of this state under the present election
law.
The decision was rendered by a divided
court five to two, the majority compris-
ing Chief Judge Cullen and Judges Gray,
O'Brien, Haight and Werner, Judges Bart
lett and Vann dissenting.
Gist Of the Decision.
The gist of the majority of the opinion
is that the courts are without power or
authority to order a recount of the ballots
cast in the election district" and that
therefore the candidates defeated on the
face of the returns are left to such action
at law. or otherwise. as may be appro-
pirate wherein to question 1t, as to the
ballots counted without question"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
BosToN's CITY ELECTION.
Democrat Who Served Jail Sentence
Reelected Alderman.

BOSTON. December 1s.-seven democrats
and six republicans were elected members
OF the Boston board of aldermen yesterday
and the new common council stands forty
SIX democrats to twenty-nine republicans.
The Ave candidates for the school commit
tee indorsed by the republicans and the
puplic school association were successful.
or these three also were supported by the
democrats. The liquor license vote Of tba
city was: Yes. 55.175; no. 26,45O. James
NJ Curley, who served jail sentence a
year ago for impersonating another at a
civil service examination. was reelected
alderman on the democratic ticket, despite
much opposition.
The present board of aldermen is made
up of ten democrats and three republicans.
and the present common council contains
forty-nine democrats and twenty-six re-
publtcans.
The license vote last year was: Yes,
Al $50; no. 20,l92.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
NOT AFTER AN OFFICE.
Mr.. Loomis Interested in Consular
Service REORGANIZATION.

The statement in a New York paper this
morning that Mr.. Francis b. Loomis is
supposed to be an applicant for the Jap
ahese mission and that he Is seeking GER
tain political support to that end is wholly
Inaccurate and without foundation.
Mr. Loomis said. when he saw the dis
patch from Washington:
This statement is a baseless conjecture
and nothing else. | am not an applicant,
active or passive. for any governmental Of
fice. either in this country or abroad and
am not seeking thinking about political
support. am in this city in connection
with the discussion of the proposed reor-
ganization of the American consular service
and / shall doubtless say or write some
thing on this subject which interests me
deeply, as 1t should all good citizens 1
have been giving this question earnest con-
Sfderation from time to time for many
years. and / am more than gratified to see
the solid and lively interest which now
seems to be manifested In 1t throughout the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
CANAL BILL REPORTED.
Senate Adjourned After Session Of
Little Over an Hour.

When the Senate convened today Vice
President Fairbanks presented an extract
from the minutes of the senate of Canada,
expressing thanks for the cordial reception
extended by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives to the speaker Of the Canadian
senate. Mr.. Mackenzie Bowel, ex-premier
and senator. and Senator McSweeney, at
the inauguration of President Roosevelt
Mr.. Allison. from the committee on ap-
propriations. reported the bill making an
appropriation for the Panama canal work
and gave notice that he would ask the Sem
ate to take 1t up tomorrow. He said that
the committee was of the opinion that
&1,O00,0O0 would be sufficient for present
purposes. and that the amount had been
left as fixed by the House.
bill authorizing the Portland and Seattle
Railway Company to construct a bridge
across the Columbia river at Vancouver.
Wash, was passed.
The Senate at 12:45 pm. went into execu-'
tive session. and at 20 adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
REGULATING CHILD LABOR.
Bill of Local Interest introduced by
Representative Allen.

Representative Allen of Maine Is the au-
thor OIL Dill TO regulate the employment of
child labor In the District of Columbia.
which VIII be considered by the District of
Columbia committee after the holidays.
The measure provides that no child under
fourteen years of age shall be employed in
any factory, business office. etc, In Wash
ington, and that no such child shall be en-
ployed In any capacity, for wages while the
public schools are In session or before 6
o'clock in the morning or after O'Clock IN
the evening. For children of sixteen en-
pioyed In the District. the employing firm
must keep age aad schooling certificates on
f.e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
TO FRAME DISTRICT BILL.
Chairman Tawney Designates the Sub
Committee.

Representative Tawney of Minnesota,
chairman of the House committee on appro-
priations. has selected the subcommittee of
five members who during the sessions of the
Fifty-ninth Congress will watch over the
finances of the District. They are Repre-
sentative Gillett OF Massachusetts, chair
man. and Representatives Gardner of Mich
igan. Madden OF Illinois. Burleson of Texas
and Fitzgerald of New York.
Representative Gardner of Michigan is the
only one of the five who was member of
last years subcommittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
Mr.. johnson to Resign.

The Department of Agriculture will lose
its highway engineer, Mr.. A. N. Johnson
about the first of the year. Mr.. johnson
has been offered position at a consider
able increase of salary In the road depart
ment of the State University OF Illinois and
will leave the department to take the post.
His departure will be a matter of consid-
thoroughly in touch with the work of the
department and was an experienced and
able worker. His successor is to be So
1ected at an early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
Favorable Action Of the Senate This
Afternoon.

The Senate, in executive session, con-
flrined the following nominations:
Charles A. stillings. Massachusetts, to be
public printer.
Henry w. Furniss Indiana, envoy ex-
traordinary and minister plenipotentiary to
Haiti.
Consuls-Maxwell X. Moorehead. Pennsyl-
vania, at ST. Thomas. Ont. Benjamin F..
Chase. Pennsylvania. TO Catania. Italy.
William G. Dearing. surveyor of customs,
port of Louisville, KY.
James o. Lyford New Hampshire, naval
officer of customs, district OF Boston and
Charlestown, Mass, and number of post
masters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13

determination to make but few addresses
between now and tho time he ret:res from
ONCE shall only speak at those places
where think statement of my position
VIII DE or Importance to the country" the
president informed the delegation.
Presidential Nominations.
The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
To be treasurer Of the Island OF Porto
Hlco-Wiiliam F. Willoughby OF the Dis
trict of Columbia.
TO be collector of customs-FredercS W.
Collins of Mississippi for the district of
Peari river, state of Mississippi
10 be United States attorney Era stus
!. Parsons of Alabama for the middle dis
trict of Alabama
Postma sters:
Misslssippi-Nannie s. Nelson, Green
vile; Richard O. Edwards, Jackson; Mi
chaei J.. Mulvihill, Vicksburg: William T.
Martin, Natchez
To be register of land office-Galen J..
uixon of California at Independence, Cal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
THE LoUIsIANA'S TEST.
Battleship Started Over the Owls Head
Course Today:

ROCKLAND, Me, December 13.-The
new battleship Louisiana left her anchor
age off the breakwater this morning for
her screw Standardization test over the
Owls Head measured mile course. 1t was
planned to send the Louisiana over the
course twelve times during the forenoon.
comparatively smooth sea was running.
. The Louisiana was built by The Newport
News Shipbuld!ng and Dry Dock Company
and her contract calls for speed of eigh-
teen knots. She will be given her official
four hours endurance run tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
CRAWFORD ON WITNESS STAND.
Testifies In His Own Behalf in Court
TODAY

William G. Crawford, on trial In Criminal
Court No. ! for alleged conspiracy with
August w Machen and George f. Lorenz
to defraud the United States in connection
with contract for supplying the Post Office
Department with letter carriers satchels
and straps, was testifying at a late hour
this afternoon. Crawford was called as
witness in his own behalf yesterday morn
ing,> and has been under examination since
Ife is going over the ground he covered
during his first trial, last spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
Secretary Root Wants More clerks.

BY appointment Secretary Root repaired
to the Senate today to discuss with the
Senate committee on appropriations the
needs of the State Department in the mat
ter OF Increased clerical force and OF a
considerable enlargement of the diplomatic
and consular appropriations, as indicated In
the Presidents message
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-13
Major Porter Back From Philadelphia.

Maj. J. B. Porter. assistant judge adyo-
cate general. United States army. has re-
turned from Philadelphia. where he went
to confer with the United States district at
torney in connection with cases growing ou-
of the recent investigation of affairs at the
Schuyil<iu arsenal.