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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Niedringhaus' Prospects Of
Election Lessened.
TWO BALLOTS IN VAIN
MISSOURI LEGISLATURE AT
JoURNED UNTIL TOMORROW.
Reported That Major William Warner
Will Be Presented as Compromise
Candidate for Senator.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, January IS
Representatives Bittinger, Branch Cook,
Elliott, Grace and Roach today bolted the
caucus nominee. Thomas X. Niedringhaus'
for United States senator to succeed Fran
els M. Cockrell. when the first ballot OF
house members was taken in joint session,
resulting in no election. The vote stood:
Niedringhaus, ST. Cockrell. SO; Kerens. 6.
The Kerens men were cheered as they
bolted the nomination of the state chair
man.
1t Is reported that the name Of Major
William Warner of Kansas City will be
presented as compromise candidate The
Warner men are threatening to leave the
Niedringhaus forces. Representative Lyons
of Kansas City, Warmers representative,
said:
Warner Men Waiting.
Il cannot say at this time whether we
will spring Warmers NAME We must
await Developments
1t will be impossible for Niedringhaus, in
the judgment of well-posted politicians. to
rally the Kerens men to his aid. and as the
democrats are soffdly organized, there
seems to be absolutely no consolation for
Niedringhaus in the situation as it now
stands. ..-se
When the result OF the first ballot was
announced the kerens men became jubilant
and shook hands enthusiastically with one
another. A Kerens supporter said: 1--WE
will have two more votes on the next bal
lot"
AS soon as Lieutenant Governor McKin-
ley, who presided over the joint session, an
nounced there had been no election, Sena-
tor Fields moved that the joint assembly
adjourn until noon tomorrow.
The motion was defeated by a vote OF
81 to So. Only two republicans voted with
the democrats for the motion to adjourn.
The second ballot was ordered.
Niedringhaus Loses Two More.
On the second ballot Neidringhaus receiv-
ed So. Cockrell SO. kerens 7, and Pettijohn
1, loss of two for Niedringhaus.
After the second ballot the joint session
adjourned until tomorrow. Under the law,
the balloting will be resumed at noon.
1t Is claimed that deal is on with the
democrats to defeat Niedringhaus and that
III return for this democrat would be
made speaker Of the house, which is re-
publican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

of all visiting veteran Organisations under
a special subcommittee Col. John McEl-
roy was appointed chairman. and viii an
nounce members of his committee within a
few days. All applications by veteran or
ganiza tons for position In the line of
march will be referred to Col. McEiroy
hereafter
Mr. '. arner reports a good list of or
ganiza tons which already have stated
positively that they will participate, and
he says indications are that the civic
division will he larger, as well as more
varied. than that of four years ago.
A special committee from the famous
Americas Club of Pittsburg will be In
Washington Friday. to make final arrange
ments for the accommoda ton of the mem
beers during inaugural week. The club will
rent an entire floor of the Raleigh Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
VENEZUELAN SITUATION.
Crisis Narrowly Averted by PROPOSE
ton of Arbitration.
II the Associated Press.

Correspondence or the Associated Press
CARACAS. January 9.-With the begin
ming of the new year the situation was so
tense that 1t was regarded with apprehen-
sion in circles acquainted with the con-
templated policies of President Castro It
is said on undoubted authority that Castro
contemplated fastening what he felt to be
a crisis by giving Minister Bowen his pass
ports. but was deferred by report that
the minister would not accept them
1t was in this acute situation that some
of Castro's closest advisers induced him to
make overtures to Mr.. Bowen who ac-
knowledged them by suggesting that Castro
might be able to settle his difficulties with
the foreign powers by proposing to submit
all disputed claims to arbitration: to make
a permanent arbitration treaty; to pay the
fixed sum Of 100000 bolivars yearly in
stead of the uncertain 80 per cent of the Gus
toms revenues. which would yield this year
only about 3.000.000 bolivars, and to con-
tinue, after paying Off the allied peace
powers, the same sum to the German and
British bondholders.
Castro accepted these ideas, except that
he would not consent to arbitrate any but
American disputed claims unless the Amer
lean government urged him to do so in a.
very decided tone The proposed settlement
Is regarded here as of great Importance In
assuring peace and preventing possible COM
plications which might involve the Monroe
doctrine.
News has been received here that Gen.
Alexander 1barre has been appointed min
lister for foreign affairs of Venezuela sue
ceeding Senior Sanavarri. recently relieved
General Ibarre is very we'll known In this
country. particularly In Boston. He mar
| ried Miss Russell OF Boston. daughter of
former American minister to Caracas, and
| he Is himself nephew of Guzman Blanco
| His son, Thomas Ibarre is a frequent
| poetical contributor to some of the Amer
| lean newspapers
Now that Mr.. Bowen, our minister to
Caracas. has returned to his post, the State
| Department will renew its effort to secure
| the adjustment Of the asphalt dispute by
reference to special arbitration. Such a
proposition has already been made and re-
| jected by Castro and IL the second attempt
| fails 1t will be for the State Department to
| consider what further steps shall be taken
| In the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Niedringhaus Loses Two More.
RECENT ENGAGEMENTS.
Charges That Chinese Aided Russians
Casualties in Skirmishes

TOKYO, January 1S-The following re-
port has been received from Japanese Man.
churian headquarters:
"In the recent engagements 1t became
evident that the Russians We're being aided
by many Chinese regulars.
"a Japanese detachment surrounded Rus
sian cavalry and Chinese soldiers in the
vicinity of Sapehia, , west of. New-chwang,
on January IA, and dispersed them. The
Russian casualties were over 300 The
Japanese captured quantity Of arms.
Lieut.. Gen. Mistchenko's raiders were
between 5000 and 5000 strong. After they
were defeated at New-chwang they retreat
ed to the north, passing Laotuniulu.
Japanese cavalry encountered the ex-
hausted Russians in the neighborhood Of
Laohosho Monday evening, January 16.
They report that the Russians wore Chi
nese coats and caps. and that among
them were many entirely clothed in cos
tunes and wearing pig tails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Two Local Measures.

Senator Gallinger today gave notice Of a
proposed amendment he will offer to the
District appropriation bill directing the
Commissioners to credit the assessment for
benefits In the matter of the widening Of
Y street northwest, under the act Of April
%. 1904. with the sum of $1.050. in favor
of the owner of certain property of Vir-
einia C. Huidekeper. that amount Of money
having been deposited by. her. being intend
ed to be applied as part payment Of that
assessment. 81
He also ointroduced bill authorizing the
Commissioners sWfthin thirty days after the
dedica tionIbf 40 percent of land within the
line of w streets from 32d to 35th street, to
proceed to the widening of that street to
a width of 60 fSet.d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
STEEL TRUST INVESTIGATION.
Resolution for It introduced in tn
House TODAY

Ajoint resolution providing for an inves-
tigation by the Secretary of Commerce and
Labor of the operations Of the United
States steel corporation, usually known as
the steel trust. was introduced In the House
today by Representative Little of Arkan-
sas- The resolution specifically directs the
Secretary of Commerce and Labor to ascer-
tain what proportion of the iron and steel
trade industry of the country is controlled
by the trust; what part of the finished
product made by independent concerns out
of raw materials provided by the trust is
controlled by the steel corporation; to what
extent manufactured goods are sold by the
trust cheaper abroad than at home, and
whether the conditions in the iron and steel
industry amount to combination in re-
straint OF trade on the part of the steel
trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
SWEDISH RIKsDAG OPENED.
Budget Submitted Shows a Deficit
Will Be Covered by Loan.

STOCKHOLM, January 1S.-The riksdag
was opened today with the customary cere-
mony. The speech from the throne men
toned the arbitration treaties concluded
with various countries, said the negotiations
looking to the establishment of separate
consular systems for Sweden and Norway
were nearly completed, and announced a
bill to extend the franchise In elections for
members of the second chamber. The
speech also expressed satisfaction at the
fact that the cost of carrying out the diff
ferent bills to be introduced could be met
without increased taxation.
The budget. which was introduced after
the reading of the speech from the throne
estimated the revenue at about SAG $50 600
and the expenditure at about Sac, 5OO, COO
The deficit will be covered by a loan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
woMAN's MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Serious Allegations Made Against Her
Husband in Chicago.

CHICAGO, January 18.-The death Of
Mrs John johnson, who was found today
for the second time within few hours
lying in the street before her home in the
stock yard district, is being investigated by
the police. The woman's husband has been
arrested pending the outcome OF the In
CURRY. Two pedestrians found the woman
the first time and carried her into her
home.
Johnson, the husband, Is alleged to have
said: Throw her out. / don't want her
here" Not long afterward passersby found
her in the street again.
A police ambulance took her to the hos
pital, but she died while on the examining
table. The physicians expressed the opin-
ion that death resulted from wounds and
exposure. Johnson Is machinist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
SENATORIAL VOTE cANvAssED.
Pennsylvania Legislature Ratified
Senator Knox's Election.

HARRISBURG, Pa. January 1S-The
general assembly met in joint session at
noon today and canvassed the vote taken
in the senate and house yesterday and
which resulted in the election of Philander
c. Knox of Pittsburg for the short and long
term for United States senator, to succeed
the late Senator Quay.
The canvass showed that Senator Knox
received the votes of all the republican
members present in the two bodies when
the ballot was taken and that State Sena-
tor ]. K. P. Hall was the choice of the
democrats.
Mr.. Knox's commission for the short
term expires on March 4, 1905, when his
long term of six years begins. The new
senator has been here since Sunday as the
guest of his colleague, Senator Penrose He
will leave his evening for Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Hargis' Name in Feudal Killings

LEXINGTON, k. January 1S.-A. f.
Byrd, attorney for the commonwealth in
the case against William Britton for the
alleged assassination of James Cockrell at
jackson, KY, made the sensational state
ment in opening the court today the state
would prove that Judge James Hargis sat
in window Of the Hargis store, rifle in
hand, prepared to shoot at the time that
Britton and Curtis Jett are alleged to have
killed Cockrell. This is the first time that
Hargis' name has been used as an actual
killings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
TEXAS BANK CLOSED.
Controller Of the Currency Notified
From Abilene.

The controller of the currency today was
advised by telegram that the officers of
the American National Bank of Abilene,
Texas, have closed the bank R. L. Van
Zandt has been appointed receiver.
The following is a statement of the re-
sources and liabilities of the bank at the
date of It's last report of condition to the
controllers office, November 10, 1904:
Resources-Loans and discounts. S225 $40;
overdrafts. 1882; bonds and premium,
$4,000; banking house, $4,000; due from
banks and bankers, S52,3sS; cash and cash
items. S1O,4S1; redemption fund, $3.50.
Total, S454 0S3.
Liabilities-Capital stock, $4,000; surplus
and profits. 81 ,344; circulation, S75, OOU; due
to banks and bankers, So, 627; deposits,
Sl33 i3o; notes and bills rediscounted. $780,
20: bills payable, $1,000 Total. s454 .9S3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Judiciary Bills Reported.

The HoYse committee on Judiciary today
authorizedJ favorable. reports on the bills
providing extradition machinery for the
Philippinesu providing for the exercise of
by certain, otheyf judges in Hawaii, and to
REQUIRE that In those states where the state
law requires Instructions to juries shall
be written that The federal courts shall do
likewise. Oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Charged With Assault.

William Penn, who conducts an employ
ment bureau at $40 F street northwest. was
arrested this afternoon by Detectives Par
ham and O'Brien and Precinct Detective
Mullen upon warrant charging him with
assault. The warrant charges that he as
saulted Mamie Hiltz Of 2l35 Newport place.
Miss Hiltz is sixteen years old. She went
to the defendants place Of business be-
cause she wanted employment and alleges
that she was improperly treated Penn was
released on bond in the sum of $500 for his
appearance In the Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Extradition With Spain.

The Senate committee on foreign relations
today authorized a favorable report on an
amendment to the extradition treaty be-
tween the United States and Spain, pro-
vided that the person extradited shall NOT
be tried for political offenses nor for any
crime other than that specified In the an
plicatiOn for extradition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
THE FoRTIFICATIoNs BILL.
Completion of Consideration of the
Measure in Committee.

The Senate committee on appropriations
today completed consideration of the forth
fications appropriation bill! and reported 1t
to the Senate. No change was made in
the amount as appropriated by the House,
S7,5IS 1872, but the following amendment
was adopted:
Hereafter all estimates for Notifications
for the insular possessions of the United
States including all defensive work and all
ordnance and carriages and machinery
shall be made and submitted to Congress
in detail for each place in each insular
pOSseSSion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE.
Court Directs John Ridout to Answer
to Charge Of Contempt.

In the matter of the estate of Judge u.
D. Barrett. deceased. 1t appearing to the
Probate Court that John Ridout has not
obeyed the order Of November 81 last re-
curing him to pay into the registry Of the
court 81. .66 belonging to the estate, Jus
tice Gould today signed an order requiring
Mr. Ridout to show cause next Monday
why the writ of attachment for contempt
shall not be forthwith issued against him
to bring him to the bar of the court for the
disobedience of the order and for his fail
ure to pay the sum of 81, 101 SO into the reg
istry of this court, as required therein"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Closing Arguments in the
House Of Representatives.
VOTE THIS AFTERNOON
MIR. GILLETT PRESENTS THE CASE
OF THE MINORITY.
Articles Impeaching the Florida Judge
Analysed, Opposed and
Defended.

argument In the Swayne case was opened
IN the House of Representatives today by
Mr.. Mccall of Massachusetts The picture
OF Judge presented yesterday by Mr..
Cochran OF New York. he said, though ideal.
was as unattainable as it was sublime. The
argument Of Mr.. Palmer of PENNSYLVANIA
that we either condemn or we do not con-
denim Judge Swayne for his actions" he did
not believe valid. The Constitution gave
the House authority to impeach a public
officer for treason. felony, high crimes and
misdemeanors. He reviewed briefly the
charges against Judge Swayne and said he
had no difficulty in reaching the conclusion
that he should vote against all Of the ar
ticles Of impeachment.
Mr.. Cochran, to clear up an impression
as to Mr.. McCalrs position, asked If he
held that Judge Swayne was censurable
for using property held under his order
as court for his own use but that be-
cause such an offense was general ne
would not pursue it.
position
Mr.. williams (Miss) made the point that
the fallacy of the argument of Mr.. Nc
Can was that he placed on the same foot
Ing lmpeachable offenses by executive Of
ficials and like offenses by judicial off,
clals A judge, he maintained, bore a two
fold relation to Northumberland and
official
Mr.. Henry Opposes Swayne.
Mr.. Henry Texas) discussed three of the
articles of Impeachment in an argument
Tor sustaining the same. The first was
the Davis and Belden contempt proceed
ings. He analysed this in detail.
Mr.. Henry was in favor Of presenting
every one of the twelve charges against
Judge Swayne to the Senate He discussed
nn-rn don't aho 4
that Judge Swayne had never been a resi-
dent of the northern district of Florida
The O'Neal contempt case was also held
by MIR. Henry to be justifable ground for
impeachment.
Mr.. G.llett, in charge CT the floor for the
minority, endeavored to secure an under
standing whereby he might close the de-
bate
Speaker Cannon stated that the custom
was that the member in charge of the pend
ing measure had the right to close the de-
bate.
Closing for the Minority.
Mr.. Palmer retained this right and Mr.
Gillett began at once the conclusion for the
minority.
Mr.. Gillett read a telegram signed, he
said, by the leading merchants and citizens
Of Pensacola, condemning the impea eminent
proceedings and expressing a sentiment
friendly to Judge Swayne. He also read
letters to the same effect.
Judge Swayne, he said, would never have
been proceeded against and prosecuted" IL
1t had not been for the O'Neal contempt
proceedings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Freight Handlers in. Convention.

CHICAGO. January NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of freight handlers from all parts of the
country gathered here today for the BIZ
enniaI convention of the Interpational Union
of Freight Handlers and Interior Ware
housemen. The meeting. It was stated to-
day. marks the retirement of LII. Curran
who has been president Of the freight house
employees association since it's inception,
p. J. Flannery. 1t was said. is slated to
succeed him. 100. .:.t9tts4s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Northern Liberty Market Claims

The Senate yesterday afternoon passed
Senate bill 1892 to provide for the payment
of certain claims against the District of CO.
lumbia in accordance with the act of .JuIv
10. 1897. These claims are for property de-
stroyed by reason of the destruction or re-
moval of the Northern Liberty market In
this city in 1872
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Indian School Burned

The commissioner of Indian affairs today
received telegram from Superintendent
Shepherd Freeman of Green Bay Indian
agency. Wisconsin. announcing the total
destruction by fire of the Indian training
school building there yesterday. There was
no loss OF life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Reported Sale Of Railroad.

NEW YORK, January 1S.-It was an
ncunced today that the New York Central
Railroad Company had secured control OF
the Rutland railroad and OF the st. Law
renee and Adirondack. road. The New
York Central has purchased a majority Of
the stock Of each of the two companies,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
To Length President,. Term.

bill introduced in the House todgy by
Representative Reeder of Kansas i,rYyides
that hereafter the terms OF the President
and Vice President shall be six years; OF
senators six years and of representatives
three years. The President is made In
eligable for reelection. The measure also
provides that senators shall be elected
directly by the people. and that Inaugural
ton day shall occur on the first Tuesday In
May instead Of on the 4th Of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18

per bushei. ID. January: Cork fer orders per
quarter, IS. It'd. January.
EUfTER-Ftrm: fancy initiation. 22a23: fancy
creamery. S0aa1; fancy iadie. lea20: store packed
EGGS-Easy. 28
CHEEsE-Ftr,s: large. 12Isaf21s; medium. ia,.a
12la; small. t2sta13.
SuGAR-Strong: coarse granuisted. els; fine
ais
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
building Permits issued.

A building permit was issued today to
Movers & Wunderly for three-story brick
dwelling. 1856 Cincinnati street northwest;
cost. IS. 500; and ten three-story brick dwell
ings. 1851 to 1879 Baltimore street north
west 4 cost $4,000. 4ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
New Pension Commissioner.

Representative yespasian Warner of Illi-
nois called on Secretary Hitchcock today
and conferred with him regarding the Office
of commissioner of pensions, to which the
President has just appointed him. Mr..
Warner said that he would be ready to take
charge Of the bureau on March 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for re-
demption. s1,o575S5: government receipts
from internal revenue. 500 POS; customs.
81. 996; miscellaneous, s17l .459: expendi-
lures. s., 100000.
Available cash balance, s140, 342, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Lighthouse for Midway Islands.

The House committee on interstate and
foreign commerce today authorized fa-
vorable report on bill appropriating SIll.-
OO0 for a lighthouse on the Midway Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
,strike in Germany.

ESSEN, Germany. January 1S.-The exact
number of strikers reported by the govern
ment mine Office this morning was 1852.
In their endeayors to settle the dispute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
rr.senator mason. Improving.

Ex-senator William e. Mason of Illinois.
who was yesterday reported to be seriously
nj at his apartments In the Shoreham, Is
stated this afternoon to be greatly In
'proyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-18
Washington Stock Exchange.

American Graphophone; eom.--1OO at 5Is. 100 Mt
5ls. 100 at So. 100 at 81. :
After ssmcSu%bia Railsoaa sss 500 at log.
Columbia Railroad 69s-$I coo at III
Mergenthaler Ilnotype-10 at 1879, 10 at f92&.
LAT - ---E9i ~ -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-10-03
OPEN SWITCH
Causes Wreck, But No One
Was Killed.

The Chicago and New Orleans linn
ited train, which passed here at
nidnight, ran into an open switch at
Goodlettsville, Tenn, about 3 o'clock
Sunday morning, colliding with a
string of freight cars. No one was
killed, but engineer Jas. McGarth
was seriously injured and fireman c..
Stanfeld, who jumped, was consid-
erably bruised, but no bones were
broken. The passengers escaped in
jury. The most serious damage to
the equipment was done to the loco
motive. 1t turned over and was
considerably broken up. The first
three ears were slightly damaged,
and all were more or less disabled.
The wrecker cleared the track in
about eight hours. 1t is thought
the switch was thrown by some one
bent on mischief.
Young Stanfeld, the fireman who
was injured. in a son of Mr.. Stanfeld
who has charge of the Empire hill
engine and who resides at Crofton.