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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
NEED OF PROMPT TNESS
Early Passage Of the Panama
Bill Desired.
BAD EFFECT OF DELAY
WORK ON THE CANAL MIGHT BE
SERIOUSLY EMBARRASSED.
Laborers Mindful of the Unfortunate
Experience With the Two French
Companies.

Considerable anxiety is being manifested
over the reception which is awaiting the
Panama emergency appropriation bill In
the Senate. Secretary Taft has been talk
ing to senators upon the subject and does
not conceal his concern lest there should be
serious delay. The report that several
democrats intended to insist upon a thor
ough explanation of all salaries and ex-
penditures by the commission before per-
mitting the bill to pass has added to the
apprehension Of the administration that the
bill may be delayed.
1t is said that the commission will have
enough money on hand to pay the next
pay roll on the isthmus, the 18th of Decem-
ber, but will not have enough money to
meet the pay roll falling due December
30, and that 1t will be necessary to have
the bill enacted into law by December Is
in order to provide for the payment Of the
Both.
Apprehensive Of Embarrassment.
The administration, 1t IS said, is fearful
that there will be serious interference with
actual work on the isthmus If there should
be the least delay in paying the laborers.
The bulk of these are ignorant West In
dams, who, do not have any too much con-
fldence In the canal project at the best, and
who were obtained and are retained for
duty on the isthmus with considerable diff
ficulty. They remember the unfortunate
experiences of their fellow -countrymen with
the old French company, and later, in
less degree, with the new French company,
and are likely to stampede in a body at
the least sign of faltering by their present
employers
The governor Of Jamaica protested
against the transportation of the Jamaica
laborers and claimed that they would run
the risk of becoming a charge upon the
public through sickness or improvidence.
or perhaps through embarrassment in the
pay roll. It was necessary for several men,
bers Of the isthmian canal commission to
go to Jamaica and convince the governor
that Uncle Sam would take care of the
health of his workmen and would see to 1t
that they received their wages.
Contractors Disturbed.
Another difflculty which the canal COM
mission already IS experiencing, so 1t is rep
resented to senators. Is apprehension on the
part of American contractors growing out
of the disinclination of Congress to furnish
money promptly 1t was said at the Capt.
tol today that the commission Is receiving
letters from contractors who are to furnish
supplies that any delay In prompt cash
payment would ruin them. There are hints
that the government may find prices in
creased through fear of alleged enbarrass-
ments in the settlement of vouchers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
longer any danger of further damage being
Investigating Cause of Accident.

It was not until after the dust and smoke
had cleared away that General Manager
Leetch and Superintendent Holden were
able to get a definite idea OF just what
damage had been done. The condition of
the building and the damage caused other
buildings indicated that the explosion had
probably taken place in the engine room,
which was In the east end of the double
building. The gable end of the wall at that
end had been thrown against the west wall
of the retort building and slightly damaged
the latter structure. AS a matter of pre-
caution all the fires in the retort building
were withdrawn and the entire plant was
shut down. In the other end of the double
building the gable wall fell in the direc-
ton of the purifying building. where there
was the greatest danger. Fortunately the
solid wall struck against a frame structure
outside the purifying building and was
broken, thereby preventing the possibility
of a second and more serious. explosion
The front wall of the building fell toward
the river on N street. Fire Marshal Mich
olson and Frank Vermillion, inspector Of
steam boilers. were upon the scene shortly
after the explosion occurred The former
endeavored to ascertain the cause of the
explosion and the latter was there for the
purpose of looking after the boilers
The building was loS feet long ana 20
feet wide. and was we'll ventilated. the
large windows being kept open all the
time in order to get the benefit Of the cool
air upon the pipes. Mr.. Holden said to
q star reporter tnlS dIteruooH ILdt Hc "a
pected he would be able to get the ma
chinery under a temporary roof within
forty-eight hours. No expense will be
spared to get the plant in working order
al the earliest possible moment.
Eix-Inch Main Seat Of Trouble.
L. B. Seib, assistant fire marshal, sub
mitted a report to Chief Belt this after
noon. telling of the result Of the investi
cation he conducted with Fire Marshal
Nicholson. 1t was found that the explo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
FAVORABLE ACTION ASKED.
Two Military Bills Submitted to Cor
gress by Secretary Taft.

Secretary Taft has written letters to he
presiding officers of both houses of Con-
gress. submitting drafts of two bills, one
providing for an increase of fourteen Of
ficers In the ordnance department of the
army, and the other providing for an IN
crease in the efficiency of the medical de-
partment. Both Of the bills recommended
are substantially the same as bills passed
by the Senate at its last session. but which
failed of action in the House.
The Secretary of War refers to the dis
advantageous condition of the ordnance de-
partment because of the lack of sufficient
number Of officers, and says that the leg
islation requested, which Is much needed.
will involve an expense of only 81. .02o over
that carried by the present organization.
Secretary Taft says that the bill in ref
erence TO the medical department involves
no radical departure from existing methods
nor an appreciable increase In COST but
tnat its enactment would be highly bene-
fcial TO the efficiency of the corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
IMPORTUNED GOVERNOR.
Conference of Attorneys and Execu.
tive Proved Fruitless.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT. De-
cember S.-Although Gov. Charles J. Bell
agreed early today to hear what the at
torneys for Mrs. Mary NJ. Rogers had to
say In behalf of a reprieve for the con-
demned woman, there was little indication
that their efforts would prevent the exc
cution. and 1t was expected that she would
be hanged between the hours OF 1 and =
o'clock this afternoon
Gov. Bell and party arrived here from
Chicago by way of Montreal at 3:I5 am.
today. E. B. Finn of Springfield, one OF
the lawyers who have been active in the
interests of Mrs. Rogers. boarded the train
near the Canadian boundary line, and at
Montpelier Junction Attorney Charles A.
Mccarthy of Hoosic Falls, N. Y, Joined
him. Neither had any conversation with
Gov Bell regarding any new evidence they
were prepared to offer. Mr.. Finn was
able to see the governor for few mo-
ments. and the latter agreed 10 hear any
thing that the lawyers had to say at 10
am.
The governor was approached by a num-
Der Of newspaper men as soon as he ar
rived but to all Inquiries he said: ..I am
going to bed; have nothing to say" He
retired before am.
Nothing to Prevent Execution.
Secretary Walters stated early today
that he had heard Of nothing that could
prevent the execution.
In the governors mail. Mr.. Walters said
were sixty-six letters. only one of which was
written by a resident of Vermont, begging
clemency for the condemned woman. Sec
retary Walters did not bring the official
seal here. Before reprieve could become
legal document 1t would have to bear
the seal Of the state executive.
Among the other arrivals here early to-
day was Mrs. Jessie partition of Cincinnati.
who brought two suit cases said to con-
Continued on Thirteenth Paee)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
MERIWETHER's CASE REVIEWED.
1t is Believed That He Has Been SEN
fenced to Dismissal.

Secretary Bonaparte has received the
record In the case Of Midshipman Minor
Meriwether, jr., tried by court-martial at
Annapolis for alleged responsibility for the
death of Midshipman Branch, and will
probably announce his action In a few
days. The judge advocate general of the
navy has completed his review Of the case
and submitted his report to the Secretary.
and the latter is now prepared to discuss
the case with the President before taking
final action.
Although not officially admitted. It is gen.
orally understood that the court acquitted
Mtdshipman Meriwether of the main charge
OF manslaughter, but found him guilty of
the less serious charges preferred against
him and sentenced him to be dismissed
Whether or not that is the fact Will not be
definitely known until the Navy Depart
ment announces Its action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
GAS WORKS EXPLODE
Engine House and Condenser
Building Demolished.
DAMAGE IS Sl50,000
SERVICE TO CONSUMERS WILL
NOT BE AFFECTED.
Accident Occurred Before Daylight
This Morning-Two Workmen
Slightly Injured.
DANA GE IS Sl50,000

An explosion occurred this morning few
minute after o'clock at the plant of the
washington Gas light Company in south
east Washington, that demolished the dou-
ble building that houses the engine room
and condensing machinery and their con-
tents The damage is estimated at $4,000.
Three men were in the building at the time
the explosion occurred. but neither was seri-
ously injured. Despite the fact that the
building was completely demolished, the
heavy machinery It contained does not seem
to be damaged to any great extent. Thomas
r. Holden. superintendent OF the plant.
was upon the scene shortly after the ex-
plosion occurred When he had been as
sured that all the men in the building had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
MR.. GoRMAN REELECTED.
Will Continue to Be Democratic Leader
in the Senate

The democrats Of the Senate held cau-
Gus this morning for the purpose of er-
fecting party organizatio ton In the Senate
for this session. Mr. German was re-elect-
ed the democratic leader. Mr.. Blackburn
of Kentucky was reelected vice chairman
and Mr.. Carmaek OF Tennessee was re-
elected secretary Mr. Teller was substi-
tuted for Mr.. Cockreu on the steering
committee.
The report was in circulation last night
that Mr.. German was to be deposed from
leadership at today's caucus and that Mr.
Bailey was to be put in charge Nothing
occurred IN the caucus to indicate such
a desire on the part of the democrats and
In fact it was Mr.. Bailey who placed Mr..
German for the election as caucus chair
man.
1t is said. however, that there may be
a division OF leadership in the Senate, Mr..
German to remain the practical leader and
adviser to his party, while Mr. Bailey will
take active charge on the floor and will
be the field marshal In all engagements
with the opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
DESIGN FOR ARMY HOSPITAL.
That by Marsh 6 Peter Accepted by
Secretary Taft

On the recommendation of Surg. Gen.
O'Reilly, Secretary Taft has accepted
sketch plans prepared by Marsh & Peter of
this city for the Army General Hospital, to
be erected on the Cameron tract on the
Brightwood road opposite the National Bat
tie cemetery, under act of Congress fix
ing 100000 as the limit Of cost of such a
building.
A board of officers, composed of Majors
William C. Borden and w. D. Mccall of the
medical department and Major Thomas Sla-
vens of the quartermaster's department,
was appointed to consider the designs for
the hospital submitted by various archi-
tects. and selected that of Marsh & Peter
as the one best adapted for the purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
French Ambassador Invited to Lecture

NJ. Jusserand. the French ambassador to
this country. has been invited by several
of the municipal and university authorities
of Chicago. ILL.,. to deliver lecture In that
city. The ambassador has accepted the In
vitation ana expects to leave for that city
on Saturday, December 49, He will remain
there for two or three days, and return al
once to his post In Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

PORTLAND. Oregon, December s.
"At O'clock last night he was in a semi
comatose state and his mind was wandering
more or less. Mr.. Mitchell has suffered
many years from diabetic trouble, which,
with the mental strain to which he has been
subjected and his advanced age. make 1t
difficult for him to overcome a trouble tha,
otherwise might not prove serious
At O'Clock am. today Senator Mitchell
was to all intents and purposes dead. Dis
solution set in about o'clock this morn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
Weather.

Increasing cloudiness and
warmer tonight; rain in early
mornin G; tomorrow rain;
light to fresh winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08
MITCHELL is DEAD.
Oregon Senate. D d at Port
land Today
KEPT ALIVE FOR HOURS
WAS IN UNCONSCIOUS CONDITION
SINCE 8 O'CLOCK A. M.
Biographical Sketch of His Career
Feeling at the Capitol Among
Old Associates.

A flash telegram from Portland,
Ore, as The Star goes to press re-
ports that Senator Mitchell is dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-08

Mr. Ryan did not remember how much
of the stock Mr.. Hartman wanted. and
he declined to say whether Hartman Of
fered to put the stock in trust. Mr.. Har-
riman, he said, was the only man who
tried to get share of the stock
s'Our relations became strained" said
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-05
SEWING COTTON.

The Humble Origin Of the Great
Thread Industry.
The origin of sewing cotton was told
ut q cotton manufacturers meeting by
the head Of the great thread house OF
Paisley, Scotland. It was discovered
In 1903 by his grandfather, who had 4
little business in Paisley, making silk
Irvine for heddles, which were used by,
every weaver. The silk came from
Hamburg, and in 1903 Napoleon caused
the stock held there to be burned in or
der to hamper British trade. The weav-
ers were in despair, but James Clark
conceived the idea that cotton yarns
could be twisted together to form the
twines.
The experiment succeeded. and from
this grew the idea that cotton could be
substituted for fax In the manufacture
Of sewing thread and would not be SO
coarse and harsh. He began the manu-
facture Of the thread in very small
way. It was at first put up in skeins
and had to be wound into little balls by
the purchaser, and then Mr.. Clark In
vented the modern spools He had them
made by a wood turner, half a gross at
time. They cost him sixpence 4 doz-
en-. and he charged the purchaser of the
thread halfpenny. for the spool,
which, however, was refunded when
the spool was returned. The ladies Of
Paisley used to come to his shop with
their spools and wait while he wound
the thread on them. From this small
beginning grew great industry. :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-05
An Atlas for 81. 90

The Great Northern Railway has
issued an Atlas of Sc pages contain
ing up-to- date maps OF Iowa, Wiscou-
sin, Minnesota, North and South Da-
kota, Montana, Idaho, Washington,
British Columbia, Oregon, Kansas,
Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colo
RADIO, Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Phil
lippine Islands, China, the United
States and of the world. .A
In addition to this, the Atlas con-
tains valuable statistical information
relative to the states named above, is
printed on the very best quality Of
paper, shows the lines of the Great
Northern Railway, and Is In every
way commendable work.
+, This Atlas will be distributed at the
actual cost OF production and will be
sent to any address upon receipt OF
$500. Address, F. I. Whitney, Pas
senger Traffic Manager, Great North.
ern Railway, St. Paul, MINI. 18
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-05
His Troublesome Tool Chest.

AAA0 ATOuUAC0OMaC AOO4 IhS0ts
When the journeyman plumber went
to a Harlem apartment house to fix a
broken steam pipe his tool chest at
tracted attention. It was an army
knapsack that had seen service in the
Philippines.
YES" said the plumber in response
to question by the woman who lived
in the apartment, that is an army
knapsack. My son brought it home
with him from the Philippines. When
I asked him to give it to me to Inn
provise into a tool chest he did So
did not want it simply because it was
an army knapsack or because it had
been with my son in the Philippines.
wanted it because it was light, strong
and useful. After I had fixed it up it
exactly filled the idea Of a tool chest I
had carried in my mind for long, long
time. But" with sigh, II shall have
to give it up" ~.
'Why?" inquired the woman Of the
house. - 49,. !.
Because" replied the plumber, ut
takes half my time answering ques-
lions about the blamed thing. New
York Press. =, II =,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-05

First publication June II, 'O6)
ORDER FOR HEARING OF PETITION FOR
DISCHARGE OF EXECUTOR OR ADMIN
ISTRATOR.
Scum GoantS OF Of M Ksadi7o5i' {sa
In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Conrad Wig
dahl, deceased:
on reading and fling the petition OF George
II. Offences as administrator OF said estate of
Conrad Wigdahl, deceased, representing,
among other things that he has fully complied
with all the terms and conditions of the final
decree in said matter OF said estate, and with
the terms and conditions OF all other DEGREES
and orders OF this court in said matter, and
has paid over to the distributes and persons
al d property to them awarded in said final de-
cree, and prayir that he as such admn illustrator
OF said estate, and the sureties on his bond, be
discharged from all liability by reason of said
trust and the administration Of said estate,
Now, There fore. it is Ordered That said Pc
tition be heard, by this Court at the Probate
Court Office atiWillmar in said county OF Kan
diyOht. State of Minnesota on Monday the 10th
day OF July, 1915, at two clock in the after
noon OF said day; and 1t is further ordered that
notice OF said hearing be given to all persons
interested by publishing copy OF this order
Immediately prior to said day OF hearing, in
the Wilmar Tribune, weekly newspaper
printed and published at Wiilmar in said county
Of Kandiyohi, State of Minnesota.
Dated At Willmar, Mtnn. this 18th day OF June,
4. BY the Court, A. F. NoaD1N,
Judge of Probate,
[sEAL: Kandiyohi County, MINI.
GEO. III. OTTERNEss, Attorney,
- Willmar, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-05
A SCHOOL FOR SPIDERS.
1he Insects Taught to Weave Their
Webs Only ON Bottles.

The Insects Taught to Weave Their
Webs Only ON Bottles.
This is my spiders school," said the
young woman, and with a little stick
she brushed few webs from the wall.
mot much to look at, is it? Only a
dozen rows of wine bottles, a great
many spiders and great many webs.
make nevertheless a little money
out Of the school.
Spiders webs are in demand among
surgeons and among the makers of GER
tain astronomical instruments, the sur
geons using them to stop hemorThages
with and the instrument makers using
them in certain very delicate instru-
embellishments wherein, strange to
Say, human hair would not take their
place, because hair is neither fine
enough nor durable enough to serve the
required purpose.
Besides selling the webs also sell
the SPIDERS A corrupt class Of wine
dealers buy the spiders. These men
put them among bottles Of new wine.
I train the spiders to weave on bottles
only|I tear down webs WOVEN any
where else-and it Is amazing how
quickly these we'll schooled pupils Of
mine will cover case OF port or claret
with cobwebs, giving to the wine an
appearance Of great age.
"6ix spiders in a week will add two
years to the aspect Of a dozen bottles
Of wine; hence you will readily SEQ
how valuable the ugly little creatures
are to wine merchants of a certain
type."- Philadelphia Bulletin.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-05
F. B. WOOD LOSES
HIS membership
Member of Brokerage Firm is Elk.
PEELED From Chamber Of
Commerce.

i
bership In the chamber of commerce
by the board of directors yest< rday
Az . result, the Edwards w God com,
pany will have to do business thru
other members of the chamber, at full
commission rates, or discontinue
trading in the Minneapolis market.
There Is general impression among
the members of the chamber that TIE
Edwards Wood company has, been
transscting q bucket-shop business.
To support this theory, the members
of the chamber say that the firm could
hardly find it profitable to maintain
thirty-iive offices turnout the north
west on the amount of business it
actually does in tho local wheat pit
The headquarters of the Edwards
Wood company are In St. Paul, where
it is Incorporated. The firm has
never held membership in the Minnea-
polls Chamber of Commerce. 1t had
no right to the quotations of the
Minneapolis chamber, which 1t secured
thru Edwards, Wood & Co., which
has been = Minneapolis firm, consist
ing of four partners. 80:
A few weeks ago the chamber of
commerce rescinded the privileges by
which Edwards, Wood & Co., we're
enabled to do business in the chamber.
F. B. Wood, member of the firm,
possessed \ chamber Of commerce
membership, however, and the firm
continued to do business in his name.
By it's action yesterday, the cham
Der deprived the firm of it's last means
of trading In the pit. In order for the
members of the firm to continue in the
option business, they will have to pay
full commission rates of cent a
bushel on purchases and sales. Such
commission, the members of the
chamber believe would be fatal to the
transaction OF q bucket-shoppine bust
ness, as the firm Is alleged to have
carried it on heretofore. I 81: m,
| al AujuA@UlOA " 06 V6A0u Oub DY EU.
wards, Wood & Co, some time ago
in the courts, restraining the chamber
from expelling the firm. The board
of directors of the chamber, 90 far as
can be learned, took its action yester.
day "advisedly. !" .s $. / !. ss.= f
The rules of the chamber are such
that any member can be disciplined
for making trades In the interest OF q
customer who 10 believed to be doing
. bucket:shopping business Under
this rule, should the chamber be dis
posed to press the company further,
the board Of directors of the exchange
might restrain it, other members from
making trades for anyon connected
with either Edwards, Wood & Co. OF
the Edwards-W God company Mime.
apolis Times. .z=. III +. !. .:5=
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-05
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YOUNG HQnter,0 Hard Luck.

: %-- =
'''Some years ago." said hunter.
''twhen / lived down on the eastern
shore of Maryland, where was born,
I had passed whole day cunning rab-
bits and had not killed one. On my
way home through the woods met a
boy who had live rabbit. Ashamed to
60 home empty handed, gave the boy
Is cents for his rabbit. '.@:~
II then said to myself, I will tie
Mr.. Rabbit to a bush and kill him, and
the folks at home will say Ed shot a
rabbit I took a shoestring and fas-
tened the rabbit to bush and then
stood of. took aim and fired. When the
gun had stopped kicking I saw Mr..
Rabbit flying through the woods. My
bullet had cut the shoestring In twain
and had set the little animal free."-
Baltimore American.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-07-05
. To Prevent Rust.

A good mixture for use as q slush to
prevent the rusting Of machinery 10
made BY dissolving an ounce of cam
phor in q pound Of melted lard: skim
Oh the impurities and add enough black
lead to give the mixture an iron color.
After cleaning the machinery carefully
smear on the mixture. 1t can be left
indefinitely. IL wiped of after TWEEN
u-four hours will prevent rust for
some time. When removed, the metal
should be polished with soft CLOTH
Blacksmith and Wheelwright