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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
Both Houses Of Congress Ad-
journ for the Holidays.
OREGON'S NEW SEN AT0R
SUCCESSOR OF JOHN n. MITCHELL
SWORN IN.
Some Question About the Wording of
His Certificate--A Number of
Nominations Confirmed.

John NJ. Gearin, the newly appointed SEN
ator from Oregon, was present in the Sen
ate chamber today when the Senate con-
veued. His credentials were presented by
his colleague, Mr.. Fulton, but before he
took the oath of office Mr. Burrows, chair
man of the committee on elections, inter-
posed an objection, saying that the GER
tifcate of election was defective. in that it
provided that Mr.. Gearin shall serve
until his successor is elected He said
that the governor had no constitutional
right TO place such restriction upon the
appointment He, however, withdrew the
objection after Mr.. Spooner and Mr.. Teller
had suggested that the certificate is not
without precedent. a
Mr.. Sp0oner agreed that the words OBJ
iected 10 were surplusage, but pointed cut
that they Go not invaldate the appoint
ment. which, he said, was regular in other
respects.
Mr.. Gearin was then escorted by Mr.
Fulton to the Vice Presidents desk where
the oath of office was administered Mr..
Gearin took seat on the democratic side
Of the chamber He is the first democrat
to occupy seat in the Senate from Oregon
since 1887, when Mr.. Slater retired from
that body.
A resolution authorizing the appointment
of messengers for Senate committees which
have uona was adopted.
The bill extending for one year the time
:
Railroad Company Of Alaska for the COM
pleti0n OF it's line was passed.
At i2:;;i p. m. the Senate went into execu-
tive seSs on.
The Senate. in executive session
firmed the nomination of Sterling A. Camp
bell of California. collector of customs. dis
trict of Humboldt. Cal, and a number of
promotions in the navy.
Military Nominations Considered.
Nominations of Brig. Gen. George B. Da-
Wis to be judge advocate general and Brig.
Gen. William Crozier to be chief of ord
nance of the army, both to succeed them
selves. We're considered in executive ses-
sion, but action postponed until after
the holidays. Senator Warren, chairman
of the committee on military affairs, pre-
sented a letter from Secretary of War
Taft explaining what had been termed a
legal technically against these officers sue
ceeding themselves in the detail named in
the nominations. At a recent meeting of
the committee on military affairs it was
stated by several members that the law
seemed To prohibit officers from accepting
q second four-year detail of this character.
until they had again served in the line for
three years.
A dispute in the committee prevented
confirmation and Chairman Warren called
upon Secretary Taft for his views, which,
from the letter read today, appear to jus
tify the new appointments. Senator Pettus
asked that the nominations go over until
he had had an opportunity TO examine the
Secretary's statement.
The nominations of members of the 18TH
milan canal commission, combinations of
yesterday, were again referred to the COM
mittee on irteroceanic canals.
At mo pm. the Senate adjourned until
January 4. 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
THE TROUBLE AT SHANGHAI
French Cruiser Has Been Dispatched to
That Place.

PARIS. December 21-A cruiser detached
from the French squadron at Saigon,
French Indo-China. is now proceeding 10
Shanghai The officials here say this Is a
measure of preeaution. as no French IN
forests have yet been moles,ed The re-
cent disturbances occurred in the inter-
national concession. which Is separate from
the French concession.
An official dispatch from Picking today
says an imperial edict Just issued, follow
ing energetic representations on the part
of the foreign ministers, promises TO ter
inmate the trouble at Shanghai
The State Department has cabIegram
FROM Shanghai reporting that the situation
and volunteers are guarding tia streets:
the viccroy has returned and the mixed
court probably win reopen Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21
vIRaIN1As SCHOOL CENSUS.
Superintendent Ordered a Recount i
Pspulation-Padding Charged.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NORFOLK. Va. December 2f-Superin-
tendent OF Schools r. A. Dobie today called
for a general recount OF the school popu-
iatIon of the state Of Virginia. claiming
that the population OF counties has been
padded SO that these counties will receive
more than. their riEhtful share Of the stats
public school funds to tho injury or Nor
folk and other citiea
While no direct chareAs OF padding are
made by the Norfolk superintendent. he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-21

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
BELAsCo'S SUIT.
Control of Every First Class Theater in
 Country by the ''rrust."

Country by the "Trust."
 New York, April 1O.--The charge that half dozen men in this city and Philadelphia control every first class theater in the United States, dictate to managers as to where their stars shall appear, or whether they shall appear at all, and arbitrarily demand and nearly always receive a large percentage of the profits from every play produced ill those theaters. has been made by wit nesses during the trial of the suit of David Belasco, the playwright, against Klaw & Erlanger, theatrical agents, which is still in progress. MT. Belasco's purpose in the suit is to re-establish his contention that Klaw & Erlanger en- tered into a secret partnership with him in regard to the starring of David War field in '"The Auctioneer." ., ..s.
 MT. Belasco testified that in carrying out what Abraham Erlanger termed a good joke on his associates in the al leged theatrical combination, Klaw & Erlanger had Joseph Brooks sign a CO., partnership agreement after exacting from MT. Belasco a secret agreement to pay to them one-half of the profits from "The Auctioneer." The secret agree ment was made in consideration of Klaw & Erlanger eonsenting to book the play at first class theaters. Belasco also told of a similar experience which he claimed to have had with Charles Frohman. He paid F'rohnan more than $100,000 from the profits of "Zaza," in which Mrs. Leslie Carter appeared un- der MT, Belasco's management. Belas- co said in the course of his examination that these cases were only two of many that every manager had the same ex- perienee as himself, and was obliged to make similar agreements with the book. ing agents. The names of the memgers of the combination which is alleged to control the theaters of the United States, as given by Mr, Samuel F. Nix on, of Nixon & Zimmerman, theatrical agents, when he was on the stand to- day are Al Hayman, Charles Frohrnan, Klaw & Erlahger of this city, and Nix on & Zimmerman of Philadelphia, Ball. timore and Pittsburg. @.,F"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
ORDER OF AMARANTH.
Grand Court Meets in Brfdgeport-New HaYeners Elected.

Bridgeport, April 1O.-The grand court of the Order of Amaranth of Connecti- cut was held this afternoon and even- ing in Sturdevant hall. The session was attended by sixty delegates from all parts of the state, and the meeting was presided over by Mrs. Charlotte Nor phey, the outgoing grand royal matron. At 6:30 o'clock the ladies of Morris court No. 1, of this city, rendered the visiting delegates banquet in the ban quet hall connected with the main hall. The election of officers of the, grand court for the ensuing year resulted as follows: G. R. M, Agnes J. Eggleston of Waterbury; c. R. F., William E. Parmelee of Ansonia; G. H. A. Nj, Eliz- abeth Finger of New Haven; G. H. A. F., John N. Knapp of New Haven; grand treasurer, Mary A. Andrews of New Haven; grand secretary, Hattie L.. Bassett of Seymour; H. G. C., Kate L.. Segars of Bridgeport; H. G. A. C., Mary l.. Parmelee of Ansonia; H., Gertrude Holladay of New Londons G. T., Ida May of Bridgeport; G. F., Mary Potter of Meriden; c. w., Nellie E. Mum of Waterbury; G. C., Carrie Vickery of New Haven; G. w, Jane V. Russell of New Haven; G. S, Cyrus w. Futile og West Haven: G. M, Sarah c. Porter of East Bridgeport: c. M. W, Amelia Redshaw of Ansonia: c. S, Milton C.. 1sbell; G. F.. John M. Page.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
BEEF TRUST INQUIRY.
Contents of Eight Mysterious Trunks
 Occupy Tine of Jury.

Chicago, April 10.-The contents of eight mysterious trunks. unearthed by the government secret service men ill the vaults of the National Safe Deposit company, occupied the attention to-day of the federal grand jury. which is in- vestigating the business affairs of the so-calIed beef trust. A subpoena duces tecum for Daniel Peckham, secretary of the depository company, was issued by Federal Judge Landis, to force the. company to produce the trunks in the jury room. The trunks were taken to the office of District Attorney Morrison, where, it is said, they were opened and their contents examined. sAs to what the trunks contained, and what their connection with the present investigation might be. was unknown to those outside of the jury room, as gov ernment officers refused to discuss the subject.
 T don't know thing about the trunks said Secretary Peckham, after having been served with the subpoena. T can't say who deposited the trunks in the valuts because that would be violating business ethics. 2
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DESIRABLE CHARGES.
Minister Wants Committee Appointed to Secure Equalization.

E [ -t
 New York, April 1O.-After a day of lively discussion the New York Metho- dist Episcopal conference postponed until tomorrow vote on the adoption of the resolution offered last Saturday by Rev. Arthur Thompson of AIattea- wan, calling for the rights of the min isters. This committee, it is proposed, shall seek to secure capitalization in the distribution of desirable charges among the ministers.
 Rev. Dr. l.. M. Gates submitted re- port from the temperance committee approving the government appropria- tion of S2,0OO,OO0 for permanent army posts exchanges and noting tthe lese- eniflg of assertions and courts martial and a decrease of hospital cases since the abolition of liuuor selling in the army With reference to the state ex- else law. the report favored unlimited local option. It also favored the aboli- tion of Raines law hotels, so-called.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
HUNDREDS sAW SUICIDE.
Buyer for ArbucIxIes Jumps in Front of
 sI., Train.

New York, April 1o.-Hundreds of per sons saw George c. Bauer. buyer for the Arbuckle Brothers sugar refinery. leap to death under a Sixth avenue ell evted train at Franklin street to-day. His body was ground to pieces. Many of the men and women who witnessed the fatal leap became Wil6ly excited, and were led away. Bauer entered the station just before 9 train pulled in, and paced calmly up and down near the edge of the platform. When the train was within fifteen feet of where he stood, he tore off his coat and hat, and throwing them behind him jumped di- rectly in front of the approaching train Four cars had passed over the body before the train was brought to a stop.
 Traffic on the line was blocked for an hour. Until recently MT. Bauer had been manager of the sugar brokerage firm of De Ford & Co. of this city. He had a wife and two children. No reason for his suicide Is known.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
May Deny Mayor Privilege of Floor.

Cleveland, April 1o.-In the city coun- cil tonight a resolution was introduced which, if passed later, will deprive Mayor Tom Johnson of the privilege of the council floor during future meetings of that body. The resolution specifies who shall have the privilege of the floor, and Johnson's name is not in the list. The resolution was referred to the judiciary committee without debate. This action is taken because of the mayors antagonistic attitude toward the council lately.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
Shinuinr News.

Boulogne, April 9.--Safled: Steamer Pennsylvania, from Hamburg and Dov- CT, New York.
 New York, April 10.-Steamer Rhyn- land, from Antwerp for New York. is re- ported by wireless telegraph as having passed Nantucket 1ightship at 4 p. m.
 New York, April 10.--Arrived: Steam- CTS Minneapolis, London; Astoria, Glas- gow.
 Plymouth, April 10.-Arrived: Steam CT Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, New York for Cherbourg and Bremen (and proceeded).
 Prawle Point, April 10.--Passeds Steamer Kroonland, New York for Dow CT and Antwerp.
 Palermo, April 7-Sailed: Steamer Nauolitan Prince (from Naples), New York
 Gibraltar April 10.-Passed: Steam- CT Neckar, Naples, for New York.
 Cherbourg, April 10.---5 D. m.-Ar- rived: Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, New York via Plymouth for Bremen land proceeded)s ! z ss- 7
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
WILL DEMAND REPEAL OF TELEPHONE LAW
STATE BUSINESS MEN OPPOSED
 TO s. \. E. CO.'S MONOPOLY.
Directors Meet in Hnrtford and Take Decisive Action--Committee to Ap- pear and Ask Repeal of Present Stat utes-Othcr Measures Now Before Legislature Considered.

Hartford, April 10.-The directors of the State Business Mems association and the legislative committee of the as sociation met in joint session here this afternoon and transacted considerable business. More than passing interest was manifested in the meeting as it was announced that the directors would come prepared to vote on three import ant matters now before the legislature in the shape of bills. The trading stamp bill" the telephone bill'' and ! the hawkers and peddlers bill'' were those to be discussed and voted upon and nearly all the directors expressed an opinion on them.
 A resolution introduced by L. W. Rip ley of Glastonbury, placing the associ- ation on record as being opposed to sec tions Ss17--S92O of the general statutes, giving one company practically mon opoly on the telephone business in the state, was passed after several inter- esting speeches on the subject had been made. The resolution advocated a re- peal of the present telephone law, say ing that, under the present conditions. it was detrimental to the best interests of the merchants throughout the state. J. H. Hale of Glastonbury, L. W. Rip ley, the author of the resolution, F. D.. Smith of Meriden, W. L. Gould of southington, E. I. Atwater of New Ha- ven and others spoke strongly in favor of repeating the present law.
 Figures were given showing what merchants in other sections of the coun- try were accomplishing, and what had been accomplished as the result of com petition in the telephone business, and the legislative committee will now go armed with the acton of to-day's meet ing and appear before the judiciary committee. Judge Herbert Q. Bowers of Manches- ter, as chairman of the standing com, mitteee On Legislation spoke in regard to the trading stamp question, explain- ing the situation as he understood it was before the committee of judiciary The question of a cash redemption of stamps instead of merchandise prizes came up and was discussed at length, and it was finally voted to refer the matter back to the legislative commit tee. Vice President Graves of Bridge port and Martin E. Frederick of Thompsonville were among those who spoke on the trading stamp bill. The peddlers and hawkers bill was also re- ferred to a committee.
 These directors attended: F. $. Val entine, Derby; F. o. Goodwin, East Hartford; c. W. Flint, Danbury; l.. W. Ripley, Glastonbury; I. c. Treat, Hart ford; o. F. Toop, South Manchester; F. D. Smith, Meriden; E. I. Atwater, New Haven; c. c. Perkins, New Lon don; F. J. Porter, New Britain; W. c. Norris, Willimantic; A. D. Miller, Bridgeport; W. s. Gould, Burlington; O. A. Ziglatski, Waterbury; J. H. AL word, Winsted, and George B. Johnson, New Haven.
 Putnams application for admission to the state body was accepted and ID. A. Hammond of that place was selected a director. |. -
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PROSEsTANTs APPROVED,
Professor Brastow, of Yale, Among
 Those Against Rockefeller Gift.

PfOfessor Brast0W, or Yale, Among
 Those Against Rockefeller Gift.
 Boston, April 1O.-The committee repa resenting the Congregational clergymen who have protested against the ac- ceptance by the American board of commissioners for foreign missions. of gift of $100,000 from John D. Rocke. feller, made public tonight mass Of correspondence received from ali sec- tions of the country, and in which the stand of the Protestants is approved.
 In comparatively few instances arc the names Of the writers made public. but those announced Include Prof. John Bascom of Williams college; Prof. Lew is O. Brastow of Yale divinity school; Prof. Mary E. Byrd Of Smith college Prof. Hugh M. Scott of Chicago theo- logical seminary; Dr. James M Whiton of New York; Judge Robert R. Bishop of the superior court, this city; Rev. William Henry Hayes. chaplain ver- mont state prison: Rev. c. Glen Ad- kins, Burlington, Vt; Rev H. E. Thay- CT, Home Missionary superintendent for Kansas; Rev. George R Loveday, Lawrence: Rev. c. S. Patton, Ann Ar- Dor, Mich; Rev. George l.. Cady, Du- bdque, la; Rev. J. c. Armstrong, SUI perintendent of the Chicago Missionary society, and Rev. Henry M. Wentworth, Terre Haute. Ind.
 In tone the letters range from mildly augmentative opinions to bitter express sions of disapproval of the recommend dation of the prudential committed.
 pr. Whiton welcomes the tendency s'to cast out the great heresy that weakens and corrupts the modern church-tthe heresy Of Cain.
 Prof. BrastoW is mot proud of New Haven's contribution to the apologet- ics of this subjects" He declares that the champions of the committee are hard up, and describes their arguments as shallow, silly and almost imbecile.
 Prof. Bascom asks: Can the Arneri- can board take this fire into it's bosom and not be burned? If so, then the spiritual world is the only world in which causes do not breed true.''
 Prof. Scott says he believes that the Lord does not yet want robbery for burnt offerings, or the price of d dog'' to enter his treasury.
 Superintendent Armstrong says the money is unclean and the church knows it. and adds We know that for shameless disregard of the rights of our fellow men, the Standard oil company stands out as the most conscienceless. brazen and dangerous corporation this country or any other country has ever produced 2
 Many of the correspondents offer to contribute to 8 fund to replace the Rockefeller gift.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
STATE LAUNDRYMEN,
Third Meeting of Association in Bridge-
 port--Banquct in Evening.

Bridgeport, April 10.-The third meet ing of the Connecticut Laundrymen's association was held at the Atlantic ho- tel this afternoon and evening, forty members being present. The afternoon was devoted to an interchange of busi- ness ideas. Following the banquet this evening the following topics were dis cussed, President A. G. Crawford, of New Haven, acting as toastmaster: J. B. Dobbs, of New Haven, ''The Nation al Association" Charles Krause, of New Haven, Agents Commissions" Edward H. Siefeld, of Bridgeport, "Lo- cal Associations" The next meeting of the association will be held in New Ha- ven on July IT, when delegates will be chosen to the national convention in Philadelphia in August.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
TEARLrNGs' NERVES COSTLY.
Long Island Road Must Pay sso,ooo for @ Injuring Them.

New York, April 10. By a verdict of a jury in the supreme court at Flushing. to-day, the Long Island Railroad com pany must pay to William S. Barnes, owner of the Melbourne stud, near Lex ington, Ky. sSOOOO for injuries inflicted on the nerves of twenty-nine thorough bred yearlings in a railroad accident in May, 1903. The youngsters were so bumped around that horsemen feared they might be afflicted with lear fright and this affected their sale a few days later, was the plaintiffs allegation.
 Some of the yearlings in the case were The Southerner, Clear the Arena, Merry Pioneer Raincourt, the Brown Mon arch, all of whom have won good races. The case will be appealed. it is stated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
NO WORD FROM THE
 PRESIDENT YESTERDAY
IN THE DEPTHS OF THE OKLA
 HOMA WILDS.

No Concern for His Safety Despite Re-
 port of Severe Wind storm That
 Passed Over That Section of the
 Country-PIans for the Colorado
 Hunt-CitIzens of Newcastle Have
 Novel Reception in Store.
 Fort Worth, Tex, April 10.-The White House staff in charge of the temporary office in Fort Worth has re- ceived no communication from the pres. ident since they left him Saturday. A large batch of official mail was receiv- ed to-day, but it was of an unimportant character None of it was forwarded to the president. ...
 No concern is entertained because of the report that a wind storm passed over Oklahoma. From reports, it is not. beloved that the storm touched Pan-s ther Springs, where the party are said to be in camp. .,.r. N
 The White House staff here will ar rive in Frederick, Okla, Thursday night and join the president and those of his hunting companions who are members of the Colorado party. Citiens of Trim idad, Co.,, ad of Denver are preparing to give the president warm welcome if he can be induced to stop on the way to or from Colorado Springs. It is probable that both Trinidad and Dem. yer will be disappointed. Some steps
 may be made in returning to Washing ton late in May, but no programme has been arranged definitely.
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 Newcastle, Col, April 10.--The big pack train and camp outfit for Presi- dent Roosevelt's Colorado hunting party received hurry up orders to move to-day and Guides Jake Borah and John Golf headed the procession of nearly 100 horses and sixty dags which started for the Johnson ranch, twenty miles south of Newcastle, where camp will be pitched for a week or ten days, As soon as the camp is well established the extra men. as well as several ranehmen and trappers, will SCOUT the SOos1LIy III oL bSdl tAeitho.# liiOS will carefully note all the signs and general locations so that when the pres ident starts out there will be no delay. in looking for tracks, zs
 Citizens of Newcastle are planning a novel reception to the president next Saturday morning which will be subject to his approval. It is proposed that a grand parade be held, in which Presi- dent Roosevelt shall ride so he can be. seen by the citizens, At the head of the head of the procession will be large brown bear in cage. This anil nal was recently captured, and he is now at the home oe Frank Hilliard, where he has killed at least a dozen dogs and injured several men who yentured too near him.
 Golf and Borah will put their pack of hounds in a corral and the bear will be given an hours star for the hills Then the packs will be set on the trail, and President Roosevelt, Dr. Lambert, Philip B. Stewart and the guides will follow in hot pursuit This is planned to be the official start of the hunt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-11
New Depot for Worcester.

Boston, April 10.-The legislative con- mittee on railroads to-day reported a bill to provide a new Union passenger railroad station for the city of Worces- ter, to be built at a cost of about $35O,- 900. The station is to be built by the Boston and Albany railroad, which is to pay for the land. The cost of the sta- tion will be apportioned among the va- rious parties interested.