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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-05-25

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
RESIGNED HIS POSITION.
Civil Service Commission Testifies to
Mr.. Wanamaker's Worth.

Fred Wanamaker, who has been employed
by the civil service commission for the past
eleven years as examiner, has resigned
his position for the purpose of engaging in
private business. Mr.. Wanamaker was ap-
pointed in August, 1904. from the South
Carolina civil service register. Very soon
after his appointment Mr.. Wanamaker was
put on examining work and Investigations.
He was selected from the register of eligi-
bles by Mr.. Roosevelt then member of
the civil service commission.
Mr.. Wanamaker has held examinations
and made Investigations in every part of
the country except the New England states.
He has done more of this kind of work
than any other man the commission has
had in it's employment, and how well he has
satisfied his superior officers Is shown by
the following testimonial handed to him
on his retirement:
Mr.. Wanamaker has been member Of
the examining division of the commission
for over eleven years. and during this
period he has demonstrated exceptional
qualifications as an examiner. and has gen
dered valuable services in the conduct Of
Investigations. The commission regrets to
lose his services, and tenders him its best
wishes for a successful future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
EXPORTS TO RUSSIA,
Increase Shown Despite the Retalia-
tory Duties.

In statement just issued by the bureau
of statistics concerning the action of the
Russian government in disseminating GER
tain retaliatory duties against cast iron
goods of American manufacture the inter-
estng assertion is made that notwith-
standing these discriminating duties, the
articles against which they were aimed
were sent to Russia in even larger quanti-
ties than when these duties were not in
force.
Russian imports from America. according
to her figures, have been as follows: 1900
500, Ti3, 600; 1901, S17,9S4, 900; 1907 $40 574.-
coo; 1903 So, 531 600.
Preliminary figures for the year 1904
showing the imports from the United States
into Russia over the European frontier only,
are $50, 1853 600. Most of this is American
cotton But the various articles affected
by the discriminating tariff legislation fur
therome show that these imports have,
on the whole, increased during the period
Thus the imports of manufactures of cast
iron increased from S19,955 during 1900 to
$40, 722 in 1903 The imports of hand tools,
which were S15,315 in value in 1900, in
creased to $64 $50 in 1903. Those of ma
chinery increased from 500, 500 in 1900 to
1888 694 in 1903, while the imports of the
various articles under the general head OF
manufactures of iron and steel increased
from $45.373 in 1900 to 1868 ,555 in 1902, and
1eH OIL 10 100000 uuTinS the IolioWlng
year. I'm ports of bicycles, from $10,S36 in
1900 increased to S43, 0S7 in 1902, but fell to
S3O,277 during 1903 The combined figures
Of imports from the United States Of the
articles subject to discriminating duties
show an increase from $501, 55S in 1900 to
1851 ,106 in 1903.
Baron Rosen, the Russian ambassador,
now at Magnolia, Mass, telegraphs Acting
Secretary Loomis that the cars decree,
issued September 10, repeating the in
creased duties levied on certain American
goods will be published without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
ACCIDENT AT MANEUVERS.
Another Charge Of the Light
Brigade.
Special Cablegram to The Star

Special Cablegram to The Star
DUSSELDORF. September 16-An extra
ordinary accident happened during the re-
cent military maneuvers on the sand
marshes of the Senne in Westphalia. The
general In command gave an order to a
regiment of Bavarian Dragons to perform
some operations against two regiments of
Hessian dragons, which were formed up in
line half a mile away. Owing to some con-
fusion the Charge of the Light Brigade
Balaclava blunder was repeated. The in
charge the Hessians.
The Bavarians charged madly across the
plain, cheering and waving their swords
and lances. Expecting that the charging
regiment would swerve when within strik-
ing distance, the Hessians stood their
ground, behaving as interested but quite
unconcerned spectators To their horror
the Bavarians did not change front. They
crashed at full speed into the Hessian line.
Horses and men were thrown into con-
fusion. Many on both sides were hurled to
the ground The commanders were un-
horsed and trampled under foot.
Every officer on the brigadier's staff was
swept off his horse, and some of them were
seriously injured. inthe excitement many
Of the Hessians drew their swords to de-
fend themselves, and some nasty wounds
were inflicted. A lieutenant. for instance,
had both Of his legs broken.
The worst accident happened to one OF
the subalterens of the Hessians. A Bava-
rian dragon. maddened by the excitement
of the charge, and unable to pull up his
horse, inadvertently drove his lance through
the lieutenants body. Staff officers gallop-
ed up to stop the scuffie Called to atten-
ton by the bugle, the dragons looked at
each other in amazement, scarcely under
standing what had happened. Fifty horses
were struggling on the ground and many
of them were SO seriously injured that they
had to be shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
HAD EXCITING TIME
CANADIAN CRUISER AFTI
AMERICANS.
AFTER
Boat of the Fishermen Riddled With
Shot-Refused to
Surrender.

ERIE. Pa, September 17.-"Americans
never surrender" shouted Capt Neis Easel
of the fishing tug Harry G. Barnhurst to
the commander of the Canadian cruiser
Vigilant i'm the middle of Lake Erie this af-
ternoon. in response to a signal to stop or
the Erie boat would be fired on. This reply
was answered by volley from the guns
of the Canadian patrol boat, and thereupon
started wild chase for the boundary line
that lasted almost an hour before the Barn
hurst. the largest>apdz best built tug in the
hshing business out of this port, crossed
the line and made off home with cargo and
crew. One man tainted in the excitement
and two or three said to have had blood
streaming down their faces from the flying
splinters
This is the fruits of the fishing incidents
of the last week
Thirty shots struck the Barnhurst in the
chase and the Canadians worked desperate
iy to overhaul the boat, but failed. AL
though the captain, engineer and six men
or the fishing tug crew were loath to tell
any details of the encounter to the report
ers, 1t Is evident from what they have told
their friends that the encounter was the
most desperate struggle that has taken
place for some time on the great lakes
Tried to Sink Ship.
The Canadians on the vigiIant, under
OF the Erie fishermen and tried hard to
sink the vessel, which was formerly pleas
ure steamer and is OF large size and good
capacity. The entire upper part of the boat
was shot away, and fifteen shots left I'M
mlstakabie signs of great damage. The men
consider themselves fortunate in making
tneir escape without any greater bodily
harn, for, after the first two rounds from
the Vigilant. they say that they heard
shouts of XIII them.' Sink the Yankeesv'
coming from the cruiser
The Barnhurst had not ventured SO far
over the boundary line on this fishing expe-
oitlon as do many of the American fish
tugs. The boat belongs to the Booth Com
pany, which has had one vessel captured
by the Canadians this summer and had
given their crews strict order against run
ming any danger of losing their vessels.
Capt. Easel says that he was aware that
he was close to the line but that he could
not have been more than four or five miles
out In Canadian waters when the Vigilant
suddenly appeared. His position became APP
parent at once, and he started to run. The
Canadians then made signals for him to
stop or they would fire
He refused to obey, and all the while the
fishermen in the crew had been cutting
loose their lines and nets In readiness to
save the boat. The engineer got up steam
as rapidly as possible, while the Vigilant
bore down on the boat with increas sing
speed The Canadian would probably have
rammed the fishing tug had Capt. Easel not
managed his boat skllfully.
The man who tainted was Magnus John
son, fireman. He was overcome In the
hold from overexertion in keeping the
steamer going ahead. He was reported
killed, but revived after reaching shore.
Two fishermen were cut in the face by
splinters shot away by the bullets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
NEW YORK STATE ELECTION.
State Club Begins Plans for Getting
Voters Home.

regular meeting of the New York State
Club was held at 514 9th street northwest,
President William c. Connor presiding.
The subject of fall elections was taken up,
and 1t was announced that election day will
be Tuesday, November Z, polls to open at
6 am and close at pm. The annual pri-
mary day falls upon the seventh Tuesday
before the day of the general election, or
September 10. In a county having within
its limits city of the first class there is an
additional primary day. the fifth Tuesday
before general election day, October 3d. In
such city the first primary election will not
be held in case state or judicial conven-
tion is not called for the nomination of a
state officer or Judge of the supreme court
1t was also stated that the registration
days in all cities, except New York, and in
villages of five thousand or more inhabi-
tants. will be as follows: First day, Friday
October 13. am. to pm; second day.
Saturday, October IA, a m. to 8 pm. third
day, Friday, October 20, am. to pm;
Fourth day. Saturday, October 81. 8 IN. to
o pm. The registration days We're desig-
mated in New York city as follows: First
day, Monday, October o. am. to 10 pm. !;
second day. Tuesday. October TO- am. to
10 pm; third day. Saturday. October IA.
am. to 10 pm; fourth day. Monday, Oc-
election districts other than in cities or viii
lagos of 5000 or over are: First day. Satur-
day, October IA. from am. to o pm; sec
ond day, Saturday, October q, from a. m
to pm.
A letter was received from State Chair
man b. B. Odell stating that the subject
of reduced rates would receive his imme-
date attention.
The executive committee of the club held
a special meeting after the general meeting
and discussed questions of interest for the
good and welfare OF the club.
George McMorris acted as secretary pro
tenn.
4 member from each department will be
appointed and furnished with certificates
for distribution when reduced rates are de-
cided upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
MIDsH1PMFN ADMITTED.
Naval Academy Grew and Foot Ball
SQUAD at Work
7,orrespopdence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, September 16, 1905.
The following additional midshipmen were
admitted to the Naval Academy today and
assigned to the new fourth class at the
institution: M. c. Bowman of Carrollton,
III; Franklin Valkenburgh of Milwaukee,
Wis, and Joseph B. Glennon of Annapolis.
Young Glennon is son of Commander
Glennon, u. S. N.
On account of the regular Saturday half
holiday at the academy. the crew and foot
ball squads were called out at the Naval
Academy this morning for an hours good
hard work. About forty-eight members of
the new fourth class reported on the grid
iron this morning about 10 o'clock and were
coached in the preliminary work by Head
Coach Paul ]. Dashiell, assisted by Assist
ant Coaches Olcott and Murphy, Capt.
Howard and Woodwork of last years
squad.
At the same time Rowing Coach Glendon
took the rowing squad out from the boat
house, there being enough men now In this
detachment to fill two shells. The two
crews were given an hours coaching by
Mr. Glendon from the torpedo boat used
as a coaching launch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Tried on Three Charges of Larceny.

On three charges of larceny from his en-
ployer. Charles Williams was arraigned in
the Police Court this morning. Upon all
the charges he was found guilty, and Judge
Kimball fined him $50 and sentenced him to
serve sixty days on the farm the equiva-
lent. He paid the $50 instead.
Williams was employed by E. Fl. Heffner
to drive a team. He was expected to get
feed for his horses and carry 1t out with
him. The testimony in the case showed
that Williams took much larger quantities
of feed than was necessary and then sold
1t on the streets, thus increasing his sal
airy. He was arrested by Precinct Detec-
tiv Cox of the third precinct station and
brought to court. Williams had little to
say in his defense, and later raised money
enough to settle the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Gets Sixty Days on the Farm.

For resenting election from a street car
James A. Clark was arrested and brought
into the Police Court today to be heard
by Judge Kimball on charge of assault
For the next sixty days Clark will not
have occasion to use the street cars as
he will be employed on the District farm
This man was under the influence of
liquor when he got on my car Saturday"
testified the conductor Columbus F. Sher-
wood. He held out a handful of money
for me. but he would not give me any of
II. did not think he was fit to be on the
car, and / put him Off. When I got him
to the ground he landed on me with his
fist"
How many times did he hit you?"
only once but know ii yet" answer
ed the conductor, showing a black eye.
What did you hit that conductor for?"
asked his honor of the defendant.
II don't remember hitting him."
You mean you were so drunk you don't
remember" questioned the Judge.
II don't remember"
Twenty dollars or sixty days." con-
cluded his honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
DIVERGENT OPINIONS
DISCUSSION OF LAW GOVERNING
SALE OF WEAPONS.
Maj. Sylvester Regards Present Statute
as Sufficient, but Says It is
Not Enforced.

The recent comments of The Star on the
need of a reform In the law governing the
sale of weapons-or, rather, for the enact
ment of more drastic statute than the
one now on the books-has aroused much
interest among the District authorities, and
in discussion wide divergence of opinion
has been manifest. No one, 1t would seem
could indicate a provision of the present
law, which would serve to prevent such
deplorable crimes as those represented In
the series of homicides, attempted homi-
cides and suicide which shocked the city
curing the past two weeks-and yet no one
would fatty say that the law favored by
The Star would not make for good.
The present law is a good one" declared
Maj. Sylvester, 1.-The principal trouble be-
ing that 1t is not properly enforced
The state of New York. when 1t contem-
plated new pistol law, secured copy of
Columbia. and the result is that the pres
ent New York statute governing deadly and
dangerous weapons is modelled after the
District law
Penalty for Default.
Continuing, Major Sylvester called atten-
ton to the recommendation of his prede-
cessor in office, Major William G. Moore,
who In 1899 sought an amendment to the
then recent enactment of Congress which
would provide suitable penalty for de-
fault on part of dealers in making weekly
returns or sales of revolvers, razors, etc,
which returns-as Major Moore then eX-
pressed it-"have proved of value to the
ponce department in establishment of evil
denee where crime has been committed"
With view to curbing to some extent
the "detestable habit of carrying concealed
weapons, Major Sylvester in his annual re-
port to the Commissioners for the year
1907 wrote the following: I'm order to d.
minish the offense it seems the punishment
should be more adequate and that the ind1-
Vidual who stalks the streets prepared to
XIII SHOULD be sent to prison, where he
would have the opportunity to reflect upon
the gravity of such conduct.
Proposed Restriction.
THE sale of dangerous weapons should
be restricted he says, ito persons of law
full age, and dealers should be required to
keep the number or a mark of Identification
of every weapon sold. This is necessary on
occasions to establish guilt in murder
cases.
Besides indicating that he would have
something of a similar nature to recon-
mend to the Commissioners in his annual
report for 1904, Major Sylvester emphaticaI-
ly repeated his assertion that the best pun
ishment for the habtual pistol carrier
would be a term in jail-which penalty is
provided for in the existing law.
1T would not be possible to restrict the
rights of merchants" declared the chief of
police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
wife's Charges Sustained.

This is my husband. He gets drunk every
little while and comes around to my store
and interferes with me and my business.
My customers won't come to the store, as
they are afraid of him."
Such was the statement of Mrs. R. A.
Ward in the Police Court today when the
case of Robert A.. Ward was under consid-
Grafton. He was arrested by Officer Della
meter of the ninth precinct station.
Ward had nothing to say in reply.
Three months" commented Judge ONeil.
Ward took the trip to the farm this after
noon. and will not bother his wife for
ninety days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
To Protect Dock No. 8.

Because of the shifting character of the
ground around dock No. at the New
York navy yard 1t is probable that the
Navy Department will have to take some
precautions in the near. future to protect
this dock from serious injury. and to this
end instructions have been given that an
investigation shall be made and plans de-
vised by which the necessary remedy and
protection may be applied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Chief Martin Returns.

Mr.. N. c. Martin. chief of the quarter
masters division In the Office of the auditor
for the War Department, has returned from
st. Paul, Mimi. where he went to present
the evidence In suit for the collection
of the balance due the government. by a
defaulting disbursng olicer On his
presentation of the case the court rem
dered Judgment in favor of the government
for the full amount claimed and interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Hearing Continued.

The case against Frances Lee. colored.
charged with keeping a disorderly house
at 1851 9th street northwest, papers in
which were filed in the Police Court to-
day. has been continued until September
IS. The house was raided late Saturday
night by Precinct Detective Burlingame
and other officers of the eighth precinct
station. Another case against the woman
for the same offense is also pending In
the Police Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Carried a Knapsack.
special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram TO The Star.
BERLIN. September 1.-THE German
war Office has come to the conclusion that
the knapsack at present carried by the
German soldier is too heavy. The heavy
calfskin knapsack in use UP to the present
is being replaced by another of light water.
proof canvas. and other reductions In
weight are being made.
The German infantry recruit may be said
to carry his house on his back. The fol-
lowing Is list of his baggage Items:
Cooking utensils, various parts OF tent,
an overcoat, thirty rounds of ammunition.
a linen suit a quantity of underwear, two
pairs of boots boot brushes and backing
numerous metal tools, a hymn book, box
for triles, a variety Of personal articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Ordered by Commissioners.

The following orders were issued by the
Commissioners this morning:
That 204 feet, more or less, of S-inch water
main be laid in Brightwood avenue, at
Quincy street northwest, to serve lot "a,
block 6, North Columbia Heights.
That Harold o. Goodwin be appointed
chairman in the sewer division of the engi-
neer department for a probationary period
of three months, at compensation of $3.50
per annum, vice Mindeleff, resigned, ap-
pontment to take effect when the appointee
reports for duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Porto Rico improvements.

Reports from naval officers at San Juan
recommend to the department that II the
department intends making more than
coaling station In Porto Rico 1t is advisa-
BILE that some part of the improvements
originally contemplated be undertaken at
once. In one report to the department 1t
is stated that the people of the island are
eagerly looking to see what is to be done
and each year are disappointed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18
Charge Of Wife Desertion.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

ZEMLIN. September ia Russian named
Demetrius Azabeff has just been appre-
hended through the agency of his wife on
the charge OF wife desertion. After SPEND
ing the whole of her marriage dowry on
gambling he left the country. His wife af-
ferward inherited legacy from an aged
relative, and she determined to devote her
income to a--Search for her husband. 10
extreme. and whom she determined to bring
to punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18

Bishop David II. Moore OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. preached in Cumberland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18

Samuel Fisher. jr.. was killed by train
near 1equa, Cecil county, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-18

The Correctly New Corsets.
The High Bust Corset here for and scientifically
constructed Waists and Corsets for Children and Madens
complete stock and intelligent features here
the stragh z g
side is of the
pr
The sun., 1905-09-03
NEW JERsEY-SALE Or RENT.

GENTLRMAN'S COUNTRY PLACE: worth 80
oo Will let 20 for SIC 900: 20 OOO down; house IL
rooms; modern improvements: lawns and fruit
trees OF more acres. Box 2i<, Tenany, n. ].
The sun., 1905-09-03

REAL nsTArE-OUT OF THE CITY.
Low. IsiA D. Avn. GpR hENT.