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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
CATTLE KINGS IN COURT.
First Case for Fencing Lands Called at
Omaha.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OMAHA, Neb., June 9.-The first case Of
the government against the cattle kings Of
the west for fencing public lands ended
this morning in the conviction Of John and
Herman Krause in the federal court in
this city. Both men were found guilty Of
fencing public lands and for asserting ex-
elusive rights to government lands, and
John Krause was also found guilty of In
timidating settlers who desired to home
stead public lands which the Krauses had
under their fences.
The trial of the Krause brothers was the
first case wherein the cattle raisers who
have appropriated millions of acres of
public lands to their own purposes have
been brought before the courts.
The case was hard fought, nearly two
weeks have been taken up by the trial and
a large number of witnesses being exam
ined by either side. District Attorney Bax-
ter is much pleased at the result and will
now push forward with the trials of other
land fencers.
The government inspectors estimate that
there are more than 1900 offenders against
the fencing laws in Nebraska alone, while
the number in other western states is fully
as large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
MR.. BOWEN's OFFER.
Proposes to Take Testimony Regarding
Mr.. LOOMS at Caracas.

United States Minister Russell appeared
before Secretary Taft at the War Depart
ment today and was examined at length by
Mr.. Bowen and Assistant Secretary LOOMS,
without, however. throwing any special
light on the controversy between these two
gentlemen.
At the close of the examination Mr..
Bowen made the following proposition re-
garding further investigation of the
charges against Mr.. LOOMS administra-
ton as minister to Venezuela:
Il now have the honor to respectfully
suggest that If any doubt remains in your
mind as to the culpability Of Mr.. Loomis.
be ordered to return to Caracas. and that.
with Capt. Parker and Consul Hurst. be
instructed to take the testimony Of any
and all persons acquainted with the facts
In this case. and be provided with letters
requesting Mr.. LOOMS bankers and the
Venezuelan government to give to me GER
tilted copies of any papers that may tend
to prove the nature of Mr.. LOOMS trans
actions while he was minister to Vene-
Zuela."
Secretary Taft said he would consider the
proposition, and intimated that he would
like to consult the President before acting
upon it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
TO ASK FOR NEW BIDS
FOR PHoTo-LITHo-
GRAPHIC WORK REJECTED.

The Secretary of the Interior today d.
rected that the patent office advertise again
for bids for its photo-lithographic work.
with the exception of the work for the
Gazette. the contract for which has been
awarded to the Sackett Wflhelms Company
of New York. The action of the Secretary
was taken as result of protests that were
made against the award of the contracts
for the general photo-lithographic work to
the American Photogravure and Printing
Company Of New York and Boston.
AS is the custom every year. the commits
sioner of patents directed that bids be adj
vertised for the Official Gazette and the
photo-lithographc work of the Office during
the month of April. These bids were re-
ceived and opened May by commission
appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.
The specifcat tons for the bids divided the
work into four classes. of which one class
was the Gazette, another the current issue
OF patents. another the library or fi,e edi-
ton of patents and the other reprint of ex-
hausted copies of patents.
Heretofore it has been the custom to let
the contract for all four classes to one per-
son or firm. 1t was found by the commit
tee this year. however, that of the four
bidders for the entire contract the Norris
Peters Company of this city was the low
set, but that If the work was divided and
the Gazette let to one firm and the other
three classes of work to another, the Office
would save about 81 500 and the contracts
would go to the Sackett-Wilhelms Com
pany for the Gazette and to the American
Photogravure Company for the other work.
Accordingly the committee recommended
that the contract be divided and the Sack
EFT Wilhelms Company and the American
Photograyure Company be given the work
The firm of Norris Peters entered a pro-
test against this method of awarding the
contract on the ground that it had never
been done in this manner before; it also
represented that the American Photogra-
vure and Printing Company did not own a
plant OF sufficient capacity to warrant the
granting of the contract to it.
The Secretary of the Interior granted a
hearing to the protestants and the matter
was carefully considered AS result the
Secretary has directed that the contract
for the Gazette be awarded to the Sackett-
Wilhelms Company and that the bids for
the other work be all rejected and read
vertised with the distinct understanding
that any or all bids may be rejected or
bids accepted for all or part of the work.
at the option of the Secretary or the COM
mission appointed by him. This will dis
pose of any dispute when the bids are
again presented
The Sackett Wilhelms Company's price
for the Gazette was $4,000 for the entire
year. This Is $500 a page. Last year the
Sackett-Wilhelms Company did the work
for $3.50 a page, and the year before that
the Norris Peters Company charged $6.25
a page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT.
Attorney Moss Goes to a Cell in De-
fault of Fine.

An attorney was put behind the bars on
the charge of contempt of court by order
of the judge in the Juvenile Court today.
Judge Scott was presiding on the bench. and
In the course of a trial dispute arose with
Attorney John Moss. colored, which result
ed in imposing a fine of IS on the attorney.
In default of the fine Attorney Moss was led
back to the cells of the Police Court by
Deputy United States Marshal Lacey and
locked up.
When the trouble arose the case of Mag
gle Matthews colOred, charged with assault
on her brother, William Matthews, was on
trial. Hugh Taggart jr., assistant district
attorney. was representing the government,
and he had concluded the direct examina-
ton or the prosecuting witness, when Law
yer Moss took up the cross-examinat ton
He was going over some things that had al
ready been brought out and Mr.. Taggart
expressed the opinion, in which the court
concurred, that the cross-examination was
bringing out nothing new
Il have right to ask any questions
want" said Mr.. Moss.
mo, you haven't" said the court.
Yes, have
you had better be careful, Mr.. Moss, or
you will get into trouble" warned the
court.
I'm not afraid of this court" said the
attorney.
II fine you s., Mr.. Moss Make a note
of that on your record, Mr.. Potts" said
Judge Scott.
The trial of the case continued with
out further incident and the case was de-
cided by the court Then Attorney Moss
started to leave the court room, but was
Intercepted by Deputy Marshal Johnson
Lawyer Moss then attempted to apologize
to the court, but he was told that this
came too late and that he would have to
pay the fine or be locked up.
Il dare you to lock me up" said Attorney
Moss.
Assistant District Attorney Taggart sug-
gested that this remark justified an addi-
tional fine, but the court said he did not
hear the remark and could only act on an
affidavit filed to that effect. 1t is under
stood the affidavit will be fled The court
added that he knew that the marshaIs I'M
derstoOd their clear duty in the matter, and
Immediately after Moss was led back to the
cells by the deputy marshals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Prince Radolin's Return.

PARIS. June 9.-The return OF Prince Won
Radoln. the German ambassador to
France, tonight is expected to be followed
by speedy conference with M. Rouvier
with the view Of ameliorating the Franco
German tension. The cabinet will not act
on the German note until after Prince Won
Radoln and NJ. Rouvier have conferred to-
gether. The semi-official Temps urges that
a direct agreement between France and
Germany relative to Morocco can accom-
plish more than a conference OF the
powers.
dispatch from Oran, Algeria, reports
that the Moroccan transport Turquie COM
manded by German officer, Capt. Kar-
row. has arrived there with 500 cases Of
arms destined for the Moroccan troops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Adjustable School Desks.

AS the result of a hearing granted w. B.
Moses & Sons of this city and the Andrews
Manufacturing Company of Chicago before
the District Commissioners today. the for
mer firm probably will be given a contract
to furnish patent adjustable school desks
for the Business High School and other
schools which are to be furnished anew this
summer. The controversy was spirited at
times, and when the Chicago firm promised
to furnish the same desk as Moses < Sons
the latter declared they would bring suit for
infringement Of patent.
Secretary Connor of the board of educa-
ton stated that the desk originally offered
by the Chicago firm Is inferior to the desk
offered by Moses & Sons, and II this same
conclusion is reached by Mai. Sims. the
property clerk, the contract will be given
the local firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
FATE OF MISSING SHIP.
Drifted Into Borneo Port With Most of
Crew Dead
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WILKESBARRE, Pa. June 0.-The fate
of the ship Minerva. bought by A. F. Gar
rick Of this city, and which sailed from
New York March 81. 1908. and was not seen
again, has just been learned:
News was received here this morning that
the ship had drifted into the port of Le-
baum, Borneo, several weeks ago with the
captain dying and most of the crew dead,
and the only well man aboard was Fill
pino servant, who knew nothing of naviga-
ton and was half insane with fear. Small
poX and beri beri had broken out. Not a
man aboard except the Filipino was able
to walk. The sails were rotten and the
ship was a mass of wreckage from end to
end
sailing she had encountered series of
storms and in all the two years since she
left port had not spoken another ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
PUBLISHED REPORT DENIED.
Secretary Hitchcock Did Not Authorize
Killing of Buffalo.

Secretary Hitchcock today denied the
published report that he had sanctioned
the proposed killing of thirty-five buffalos
al Bliss, Okla. on the occasion of the gath
ering there of the National Editorial Asso-
citation and in celebration by the Indians of
that section of their abandonment of tribal
relations.
He says that application was made by
Delegate Mcclure for permission to allow
Chief Geronimo and 100 Indians to attend
the celebration. but that it was not grant
ed. The agent at the Ponca agency has
been asked to send the facts TO the depart
rnpnf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Japanese ATTACK Reported.

ST. PETERSBURG. June 9-General
Linevitch in "a dispatch to Emperor Mich
olas. dated June 8, says:
1.-The Japanese attacked the outposts on
our left flank June 5. but were checked
by our advance post fire. The same day
troops sent to the Tsin valley pushed back
the enemy's advance guards and occupied
the village of Satisfactory. Another force
In the Hun valley advanced southwest from
Boyle, and a third force sent southward
drove the Japanese from the village of
Northumberland SO far as Taouang0w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
YELLOW FEVER VICTIM.
Buffalo Man Succumbed to Disease
Contracted at Panama

NEW YORK, June 9.-Frank O'Leary of
Buffalo died at the government hospital on
Swinburne Island today of yellow fever.
He was taken Ill on board the steamer
Seguranca while en- route from Colon to
this city and was transferred to the hos
pital upon the steamers arrival. At that
time the case was regarded only as suspl-
cious and he was held for observation, but
the doctors the following day diagnosed his
illness as a well-defined case of yellow
fever.
The Seguranca brought nearly $50 pas
sengers, many of whom had resigned their
positions on the Panama canal because OF
the health conditions on the isthmus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Nearly Eighty Million Stamps.

The bureau OF engraving and printing to-
day made to the Post Office Department
the largest delivery of stamps ever known.
1t consisted of 77.536.6sO loose stamps,
nearly all 2s, and /. 74 $50 stamps In books,
all rs. There were 107.9 800 books. The
stamps were delivered upon orders from
the Post Office Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
BROTHERS BEGIN SENTENCES.
North Carolina Men Enter Upor
Prison Terms for Murder.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK, Va, June 9.-Thomas and
Chalmers White. the brothers OF Concord,
N. c.. convicted of killing young Russell
Sheriff. and denied trial by the supreme
court of North Carolina, drove In buggy
to the state penitentiary and there sur
rendered themselves to the authorities to
begin their sentences OF six years each.
1t was charged that Sheriff. betrayed
Annie White. orphan niece of the White
brothers, and Sheriff. refusing to marry
the girl, the brothers killed him In the
presence of his own mother
Notwithstanding the fact that Gov
Glenn was of counsel for the prosecution
at the trial of the White brothers, friends
Of the latter will apply to the governor for
a full pardon for the prisoners and hope
to get It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Solomon Will Upheld.

A verdict has been rendered by a jury in
the Probate Court upholding the validity Of
the will of William T. Solomon. who died
January q, 1904, his estate being of the
value of about $12, 500. The validity Of the
will was attacked by a daughter of the
deceased, who contended that undue influ-
ence had been brought to bear on the tes-
tator and that he was not of sound and
disposing mind at the time the paper writ
ing was executed, January IA. 1904. Attor-
neys Lambert & Baker and ]. w. Pat
terson represented the cayeatees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Patrick Said to Be Guilty.

ALBANY, N. Y. June 9.-The court Of
appeals today by a divided count, voting
four to three. sustained the lower courts
in adjudging Albert. T. Patrick. the New
York lawyer, guilty Of murder in the first
degree In causing the death of William
Marsh Rice On April Z, 1902. Patrick was
convicted on an indictment charging him
with the murder of Rice by chloroform and
mercury, administered to him during his
sickness on September %. 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Arguments Postponed.

Arguments in connection with the mo-
lions for a new trial and in arrest of judg-
lnent in the case Of Thomas M. Fields. Con-
victed of embexziing funds of the Wash
ington Beneficial Endowment Association.
were again postponed to day. 1t Is I'M
derstood that the motions will not be ar
gued until after the trial of Andrew A.
Lipscomb, which. 1t Is planned. WIN begin
the 10th instant. Mr.. Lipsoomb was jointly
indicted with Mr.. Fields, but the court
granted a motion fled by him FOR sepa-
rate trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Ohio Village on Fire.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Jun. o. Fire
broke out In the village of Proctorville.
Ohio, today. The schoolhouse and five resi-
dences have already been burned and the
fire is still raging The local fire company
Is unable to cope with the blaze and aid
has been sent from this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
committed to Jail in default of bond for
$500. until the case comes I'm for hea ring

committed to Jail in default of bond for
$780, until the case comes up for hearing.
Macy is said to live In Nantucket, Mass.
He came to this city several days ago. and
has been staying at local hotel
running up considerable bill A few days
ago he bought some flowers from a local
morist. giving him check on the Equitable
Trust Company of New York for $40. This
was returned, with the explanation that
there was nothing to pay the check with
The man who cashed the check called on the
police at once and had Macy locked up.
The police say that Macy also gave the
hotel people check for between $40 and
500. which was returned. 1t is expected
that this case will also be brought up
against Macy. although no charges have
been filed yet.
The warrant was turned over to Assistant
United States Attorney Given this morning.
and after fixing bond at $500, he continued
the case until Monday next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Fire in the Monongahela's Hold.

The Navy Department has been advised
that a fire occurred In the hold of the Mon
ongahela. the storeship at Guantanamo. on
the night OF May n. the cause of which
is unknown. The fire was discovered at IL
PM. and 1t was not until 3 am. that 1t
was placed under control The fire was
among the rigging on shelves. and 1t was
with great difficulty that streams could be
rscted against the blaze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Plans to Entertain Secretary Shaw.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
GREENSBORO. N. c.. June 9.-Arrange-
ments are being made by the chamber of
commerce and city bankers assoc. alton
here to give Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw banquet and public reception Satur-
day night.
He will spend the day and night here as
the guest of Representative Blackburn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
To Succeed Prof. williams.

1t was announced today that G. Y Wis
ner Of Detroit has been made member
of the international waterways commission.
succeeding Professor Williams Of Ithaca,
N. Y. who has rendered his resignation.
The differences between the American and
Canadian members of the commission as
to the scope of the investigation it shall
make have now been fully settled and ar
rangements are being made for q meeting
probably In Toronto. next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
PAUL JONES' REMAINS.
Offer of Vessel to Transport Body From
Paris to Havre,

PARIS, June g. LOO p.m.-The French
government has indicated its willingness
to assign torpedo boat to carry the body
of Paul Jones down the River Seine from
Paris to Havre. where a French squadron
will deliver the body to the American
squadron.
This will necessitate a change In the
rendezvous of the American squadron from
Cherbourg to Havre, which is now under
consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
False Pretenses Charged.

Coggeshan Macy, a Beau Brummel In APP
pearance. was placed under arrest by De-
tectives McNamee and Helan. on charge
of false pretenses. He was taken to the
Police Court today. but at the request OF
the attorney for the defense. the case was
continued until Monday, June II He was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Gen. chaffee Goes to West Point

Lieut.. Gen Charee, accompanied by
Capt. Hutcheson. his aid. left Washing
ton today for West Point to be present
during the graduating ceremonies which
take place at the academy Tuesday next
Secretary Taft will go to West Point
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
Grayesend Races Today.

GRAvESEND. June 9--Ffrst race. about
six furlongs. selling: three-year-olds and
p-Geranium. 8 to I and to l. nrst:
RiGht and True. to 2. place. second; Con-
sideration, third. Time. LII
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
ALEX. BEAUBIEN DYING.
Was the First White Male Born in
Chicago.


Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, June 9.-Little or no improve
ment was reported today in the condition
of Alexander Beaubien. the frstt white
male child bern in Chicago, who is seri-
ously i'll at his home. His death is expected
any hour.
He has been confined to his bed for a
week and has been growing weaker from
day to day. Chicago was an Indian villa ge
when Alexander Beaubien was born here,
January 70, 1922.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
ordered to Return for Conference.

PARIS. June 9.-The minister of the Colo
MES, n. elemental. has cabled to N. Beau.
governor general of Indo-Chfna. to return
for the purpose of comforting with the au-
thorities here on the subject of the defenses
of Indo-C China, for which the superior coun-
Gil OF war has completed a program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09

Willie Nash. who shot and killed his step
father. Joe Moseley. some time ago. was
acquitted at Norfolk. Va. yesterday upon
the ground OF self-defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09
CONDENSED TELEaRAMs.

The italian cruiser Umbria, now visiting
British Columbia waters. has arrived at
Vancouver safely She ran aground while
entering the harbor. but got on with the
tide. and apparently is none the worse for
the mishap. While the Umbria was steam
ing between Esquimault and Vancouver fir
ing practice was held About 100 rounds
were fired, and many shells. which seemingly
overcarried. fell among blue jackets from
H. nj. 8. Egeria. camped ashore on South
Pender Island, and among the residences
of the town. which has a population of 100
persons. No one was hurt and no damage
was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-09

The eight-hour conference OF the Inter-
national Typographical Union In the central
district. which includes Michigan. Wiscon-
sin. Ohio. Indiana. Illinois. Iowa, Nebraska
Where the book and job shops have been
working nine-hour day. the union asks
an eight-hour day.
President Castro will be formally In
stalled as president OF Venezuela at Caracas
tomorrow.
Walter A. Bargett of Buffalo has broken
the worlds record for three-quarters OF a
mile. professional. at the Ogden saucer
track. in the fast time of 1o3 3-5. The for
mer record. LA, was made by John M.
Downing at Salt Lake City In 800.