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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
SHUTTING THE POLICE.
Regular Election Day shake-Up In
Gotham.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK. November 5.-All the police
men in the service of the city-7.OOO OF
them-will be we'll shuff1ed before o'clock
this evening and shifted to precincts to
which they are strangers.
This wholesale transfer Is a temporary
move to last only until the election is over.
1t will be following out the scheme adopted
during the primaries, and simply repiti-
ton of similar moves that have been made
in other administrations. Byrnes did 1t
when he was superintendent, before the
greater city had become a fact
The reason for 1t Is that the policemen
who have been serving long in any pre-
cinct are naturally known to all the poll
ticians there; many Of them owe their ap-
pointments to the influence of some one OF
the politicians, and by sending these men
to precincts where they are strangers the
possibility will be prevented of any Of
them showing a leaning toward certain
politicians.
The shuttle follows on the heels of the
greatest transfer of police captains ever
known in Mulberry street since the head
quarters was erected there in the days Of
the civil war. The eighty-five captains
whom Commissioner Bingham sent here
and there only few days since have just
had time to discover the nearest trolley
lines to their homes and to police head
quarters.
Each policeman will have four hours in
which to cast his vote, so that he may
have plenty of time to return from the dis
tant precinct to which he has been sent
to his home district; but if any of the blue
coats desire to work for any particular
candidate in a quiet manner he will not
have a chance to do so, because it will be
case of bonnie lies over the ocean" or
over the East river. The men he knows
and whom he might make suggestion to
will be far away. When the election Is
over the 1000 will go back to their old
posts although it is quite possible that
most of the sergeants and roundsmen will
in the precincts to which other
men are only temporarily assigned.
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NEWS OF THE ELECTIONS.
Returns VIII Be Displayed by The Star on
Two Screens Tomorrow Evening.

The Evening Star has made very extensive and
complete arrangements for displaying election returns
tomorrow evening. The of the voting in various
states will be received by wire direct to The Star Office
from special correspondents throughout the country
also by the Postal and Western Union Telegraph
panes and the Associated Press.
This information, rapidly received, will be
thrown by stereopticons mammoth double
the Pennsylvania front of The Star Office and
this display will be supplemented by portraits of cand
dates and other of prominence and original
toons.
special effort has been made to give the immense
crowds which will assemble about The Star office Tues
day evening the earliest possible of the elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
MAY lombard SAIDIA
HOLY Wa. MAY FOLLOW ACTION
OF FRANCE.

Special Cablegram to The Star
PARIS November ga dispatch to the
Journal from La Mainia says that the
French authorities are considering the ad-
visibility of bombarding the town of Saidia.
the pasta of Saidia some time ago entered
French territory for the purpose Of arrest
Ing former French soldier, who was ac-
cused of robbery. The French government
made vigorous protest and demanded that
the Moroccan government apologize and
pay an indemnity of 25OoO francs. 1t also
demanded that the pasha be recalled. The
apologies were made, but the pasha still
hoids his post and the indemnity has not
been paid.
The Journals correspondent deprecates
resort to the violent measures proposed,
pointing out that bombardment of Saidia
might be the signal for a holy war and the
massacre of the Europeans in Morocco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
CALIFORNIA SHAKE-UP.
Earthquake Will Have an Effect on
the Vote.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, November g.
The political campaign will close all over
the state tonight with a general outlook of
a more mixed character than ever before
known in the history Of the state. This is
especially so in regard to the election for
governor While all parties express the ut
most confidence in the outcome outside of
the southern section of the state, number
of outside issues and change of residences,
brought about by the recent disaster in San
Francisco, will materially change the COM
plexion Of the voting. Several counties mere
tofore could have been depended upon for
good majority for one side or the other.
From all indications large vote will be
cast all over the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
NEBRASKA VERY CLOSE.
Fears that Farmers Would Rather
Work Than Vote.

LINCOLN, Neb.. November 5.-Both the
republicans and the fusionists are claiming
the Nebraska legislature to be chosen to-
morrow. and which will elect a United
States senator to succeed Joseph H. Mil
lard. The fight in many of the legislative
and senatorial districts is exceedingly close,
with the chances favoring the republicans.
but with the democrats. aided by most of
the populists contesting every inch of
ground.
The indications are that George l.. Shell
don, republican, will be elected governor
over ex-Representative Shallenberger, fu-
sionist the republicans claiming the cleo
ton OF the entire state ticket by plurali-
ties ranging from 5000 to 1900. The vote
in the cities will be heavy. Both parties
fear however that the farmers will stay in
their fields and that the vote in many dis
tricts will be light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
TRIAL LAWYER FOR
THAW NOT CHOSEN
Defense Not Yet Ready to Take
Up Case.
NUMBER TWO ON THE LIST
NUMBER TWO ON THE LIST
May Be December Before Recorder
Golf Will Reach It.
PRISONER IS VERY CHEERFUL
He Declares That the Arrangement
Cannot Come Too Soon to Please
Him-Not on Calendar.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, November 5.-Notwithstand-
ing expectations to the contrary, harry K.
Thaw will not be placed on trial this week
for the murder of Stanford White. 1t was
definitely learned today, in the face of the
reports this morning, that Thaw's trial
might begin this week in general sessions,
that there was no prospect of reaching the
trial SO soon It was said that in all proba
bility the case would come up for trial be-
fore Recorder Golf in Part l of general ses-
sfons early next month The recorder is not
on the bench this month and will not sit in
general sessions again until December 1,
when he is scheduled to preside in Part 1.
There are several reasons why the case
could not be reached for some time. 1t was
said today that the defense was not yet
ready to go to trial Although there are
number of lawyers who have been retained
by Thaw and have been looking after his
interests since he has been in the tombs, it
is said that the defense has yet to decide
upon the man who will appear as the trial
lawyer.
The Grand Jury Subpoenas.
The motion made by John B. Gleason, one
of Thaws counsel, before Recorder Golf
several weeks ago, for writ of prohibition
forbidding the district attorney from fur
Their examining witnesses in the case on
grand jury subpoenas has not yet been de-
cided.
1t is expected that the recorder will hand
down a decision on che motion within a
few days. In the meantime the district
attorneys office is handicapped in examin-
ing further witnesses. 1t is understood
that there still one or two witnesses
whom Assistant District Attorney Garvin is
DESTROYS of questioning before the case is
brought to trial. But in the event of the
writ of prohibition being sustained by Re-
go to trial confident of conviction on the
merits Of the preparation as it now stands.
No motion for transfer of the case from
the general sessions to the criminal branch
OF the supreme court has been made by the
district attorney or by Phaw's counsel.
The Tombs List.
1t is understood that no such motion will
be made. and that both sides are satisfied
to allow the case to come up for DISPOSE
ton before Recorder Golf at the next court
term, which begins December 1.
der cases. This fact gave rise to the re-
week. The "Tombs list and the trial cal
endar in general sessions are not closely
related. Thaw's case has not yet been put
on the trial calendar.
When the prisoner was seen In the Tombs
this morning and told of the report that
his trial might begin this week, he said:
1T can't come any too quickly to suit
me. 1 feel sure of vindication, and am
anxious to have it over with
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Constable Burned to Death.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, November 5.-John
Duval, a constable at aTunnelton. on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, few miles
west of Oakland, Md, early yesterday
morning, in intoxicated state went
home, after attending political celebration,
and knocked over a lamp, which exploded
In the ensuing fire Duval was burned to
death and his house was consumed, as was
the house occupied by Hubert Rentney. adj
joining. DuvaPs head and legs were
burned off,
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ELECTRIC EXPERT ON STAND
Had Himself Driven Down the De-
fective Iron.
DOOMED TRAIN WENT FAST
Bridge Tender Stewart Had Quar-
rel With the Captain of tho
Steam Yacht Sinbad

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., November g.
The inquest into the wreck on the Pennsyl-
vania railroads electric railway at the
Thoroughfare drawbridge last Sunday a
week ago, in which more than fifty persons
lost their lives, was resumed today by the
coroner of Atlantic county. Great interest
is still centered in the investigation and a
large crowd was in attendance when the
first witness was called.
Joseph Dangerfield, who lives near the
scene of the wreck, was fishing on a nearby
bridge when the wreck occurred He said
that Capt Kessler of the yacht Sinbad for
which the draw had been opened a few
minutes before the train came along, had
quarrel with the bridge tender, Stewart,
over opening the bridge. Witness said he
heard the captain say, I'll fix the third
rail-"
Dangerfield said he believed Kessler
meant he would have Stewart discharged
for alleged slowness in opening the bridge.
The witness said that the Inflated train
was travelling over the bridge at a higher
rate of speed than that of many other
trains that had gone over 1t.
He Knew the Rail.
Lloyd Brier, an assistant city electrician,
proved an interesting witness He said
he, had been employed on the new electric
road during the past SUI mer, and several
times noticed that the rail which Is be-
lieved to have caused the wreck stuck.
He had driven it down himself several
times. He did not know what caused the
rail to stick unless 1t was because i. had
not been properly laid.
Among the other witnesses examined was
B. Bates, track foreman on>the Penn
sylvania railroad. He said that one rail
on the bridge had given trouble before the
road was opened to the public and that
1t had been replaced by another. He be-
ieved the bridge was so constructed that
trains could safely go over it at speed of
fifty miles an hour. The bridge tender,
he said is supposed to frequently walk
over the structure and see whether the
rails are in their proper position. He be-
lieved that all the rails on the bridge were
in their proper place on the day of the &C
cident. Bates could give no theory as to
what caused the accident.
receSS was taken until 9 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
LINDSEY IN COLORADO.
Running for Governor on Independent
Ticket

DENVER, Col, November 5.-The repub-
lican campaign managers are centering
their final efforts in an attack upon the SEN
timent which, it is believed, has developed
In favor of the candidacy of Judge Ben B.
Lindsey, who is running Independent for
portion of the votes cast for Lindsey will
portion of the votes cast for Lindsay Will
come from republicans dissatisfied with the
present control of party affairs.
Chancellor Henry NJ. Buchtel, republican
candidate for governor, was scheduled for
two speeches today, the announcement
stating that republicans interested in the
Lindsey movement were especially invited.
1t is predicted that at the election tomorrow
scratching will be very heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
Oklahoma's New Sensation.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, November 8
The campaign for delegates to the consti-
tutional convention. which will convene No
vember 26 to form a constitution for the
new state. closes today. One hundred and
twelve delegates will be elected, fifty-five
from Oklahoma Territory, fifty-five from
Indian Territory and two from Usage Both
parties claim the election. Districts are
small and the election will turn on local
conditions. An estimate of results is diff
ficult.
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Ready for the President.

NEW YORK. November 5.-The new bat.
tleship Louisiana, which will carry Presf.
dent Roosevelt and his party from Chesa-
peake bay to Colon, Panama. left this port
today for Hampton roads, Va. The sh n
will take on coal there. and subsequently,
President Roosevelt will board her from
the Mayhower somewhere in Chesapeake
bay.
The Louisiana is equipped for wireless
telegraphy and special quarters have been
prepared for the President while on board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
TWO MURDERS IN PEKINo.
Newly Created Consular Court Gives
Satisfaction.

Speciai CabieSram to The Star.
PEkING. November 5.-An Englishman
named Pless was killed near Hatamen Sat
urday night In revenge for publishing pic
lures Of life in the South African mines,
The murderer escaped.
drunken Japanese soldier killed an Aus
TRAN sailor on Saturday
PRESIDENT Roosevelts instructions to
Judge Lebbons E. Wiley OF st. Louis,
whom he has appointed to be the first
Judge OF the newly created consular court
IN Chlna' give satisfaction. 1t is considered
mat the court will be the means Of Kidding
Americans
Inc court. which will consist Of the fudge,
VINO Is appointed for ten years, a district
attorney. marshal and a clerk. will have
by the consul general. Its headouarters
will be at Shanghai
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
Each Province Independent.

The Chinese empire is divided up into
eighteen provinces, each of which is ruled
by a governor appointed by the throne
nominally fer three years, but often for q
longer period when an administration ia
particularly successful.
Each province is more or less independ.
ent, has its own army and navy and sys.
tenn of taxation. China is really more of
confederacy than autocracy, though
the emperor wields absolute and despotio
power. Any one is eligible for office, the
only necessary qualification being the pass
ing of the civil service examinations. Thus
China is in theory a democratic country,
but in practice education is so rare that but
a comparatively small body of men are
eligible to compete for office. These form
a sort of arstocratic class; in fact the
only aristocracy in China for in spite of
the neglect of education it is very highly
considered by the Chinese. The governor
of province rules it by the aid of very
complicated, cumbersome system of boards
and officials He is practically an auto
crat has the power of life and death, but
has to account more or Tess to a superior
official. the viceroy, who usually rules over
two or three provinces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
To SUPPRESS Fumes of Shelters.

In the case of the state of Georgia VS..
the Tennessee Copper Company. an effort
on the part of the former state to secure
the suppression of the fumes of shelters
located at Ducktown, Tenn, the Supreme
Court of the United States today overruled
the demurrer filed by the company, but
without prejudice. Final hearing was set
for February % next. temporary re-
straining order was denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
Little Interest Shown in Arkansas.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, November 1.-The
indications today are that the democrats
will carry all the seven congressional
districts Of Arkansas in tomorrow's cleo
ton. There is practically no opposition in
six of the districts.
In the fourth George TILES. republican,
has made a great effort to defeat w. B.
Cravens, democrat. and during the cam
paign Vice President Fairbanks and Sec
rotary of the Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw
made speeches in that district.
The vote will be light and little inter-
est Is manifested.
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AGAINST THE COMPANY.
Right to Tax B., c. & A. Railway Up
Held

The case of the County Commissioners Of
Wicomico County, Maryland, agt. Samuel
Bancroft jr, involving the right of the
commissioners to levy taxes on the prop
erty of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and At
lantic railway, which is mortgaged to Sc
cure the company's bonds, was today de-
cided by the Supreme Court of the United
States favorably to the contention of the
commissioners.
The company claimed immunity from tax
alton under it's charter and fought the case
on the ground that the effort at taxation
was a violation of contract, and therefore
in conflict with the federal Constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
No Opposition In Georgia.

ATLANTA. Ga. November 5-Three
judges of the state court Of appeals. au-
thorized by the last legislature, and eleven
congressman are to be elected by Georgia
voters tomorrow. Excepting in the first
congressional district the democratic nomi-
nees for the fourteen offices have no oppo-
sition. 1t is not likely that a heavy vote
will be polled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
SPLIT IN MISSOURI.
Democrats Will Get State and Re-
publicans st. Louis

ST. LOUIS. Mo. November 5-Reports
from various points in Missouri Indicate
unusual activity to secure a full vote to-
morrow. There is scarcely a town of any
size that has not been visited by promi-
nent political speakers of both the republic
can and democratic parties, and fair wealth
er prevailing 1t is quite probab BILE that Mis-
souri, will poll heavy vote. The republi-
cans claim of carrying St. Louis is not
largely contested. but the democrats feel
equally sure of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
DAMAGE DONE WAS LIGHT.
Capt. schroeder's Report on the Mis-
hap to the Virginia.

The report of Capt. Seaton Schroeder,
commanding the battleship Virginia, upon
the collision Saturday in Hampton roads
between that ship and the Old Dominion
liner Monroe was received at the Navy
Department today. 1t confirms substan-
TALLY the press reports. making 1t appear
that the collision resulted from the Monroe
Stacking in speed and being drawn against
the battleship by the suction of the pro-
peller of the latter The damage to the
war ship was slight, consisting of the in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
DELAWARE IS CLOSE.
Democratic Chairman Declines to
Make Prediction.


WILMINGTON, Del, November g.
Chairman L. Heisler Ball of the Newcastle
county republican committee, predicts a re-
publican victory in Delaware tomorrow by
about 5000 majority and the election of a
republican legislature.
Chairman Thomas F. Bayard of the DEM
ocratic state committee declines to make a
prediction, but says he is hopeful. 1t is
the opinion of the best informed politicians
that the election will be closer than it has
been for several years and that democrats
may secure majority in the legislature
even If they lose their congressional and
state tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
Murdered by His Wife.

MOBILE Ala, November 5.-Poss Ballen-
tine, an employe Of a fruit company, who
was shot by his wife Sunday, died last night
at the City Hospital without making a
statement Mrs Balientine Is member of
prominent family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
STATEHOOD CONTEST.
New Mexico Is Not Very Much In
terested,

SANTA FEE, N. M, November 5.-The
apathy of the statehood question is very
noticeable. in contrast to the bitterness
over the fight ON the local tickets. It is
believed that Of $4,000 votes 10000 will be
blank on statehood. Fifteen thousand will
be against statehood, most of these cast
by the natives of northern New Mexico.
while statehood will have 10000 majority.
There Is no doubt about the reelection Of
Delegate William H. Andrews by 5000 ma
jority and the election of the republican
legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05

jury Of one three-inch gun and mount, the
carrying away OF some boat davits and
some bumps and scratches to the paint
work of the battleship
Capt. Schroeder says that in conformity
with the naval regulations he will appoint
a board OF officers to investigate and report
upon the accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
Alabama Somewhat Democratic.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. November g.
Chairman ]. Craigsmith Of the state demo-
cratic executive committee. is confident that
there will be larger democratic vote polled
Tuesday than in several years, and that
every state and congressional nominee of
the party will be elected by increased ma
torities.
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Louisiana is Iily White.

NEW ORLEANS. La, November ga
pathetic condition prevails in the congress
sional campaign in this state The only
in the seventh district, where C. C. Duson,
republican, opposes Representative Pujo.
Owing to Duson's late start in the canvas
and the curtailing of the negro vote his race
is expected to prove futile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
Voting Machines in Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, November s.
The American party paper the Tribune
comments this morning on the fact that
the voting machines to be used for the first
time tomorrow were allowed to remain in
ten Mormon meeting houses over Sunday
although they were removed from other
public places Saturday.
There was music and red fire today, but
no political meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
Arizona Against Jointure.

PHOENIX, Ariz, November 5.-Partisans
of joint statehood have closed their cam
paign. Parting shots against the project
will be given tonight in the larger towns
where republicans and democrats will hold
final beetings. Defeat Of jointure in Arizona
is admitted by all, estimate Of vote in its
favor being from Is to 20 per cent of the
total vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
One Dead; Another Very Ill.

MARINETTE, Wis, November Sd.
Trottier, democratic candidate for county
treasurer, dropped dead today at his home
in this city. He was about sixty-f1ve years
of age and leaves large family.
r. c. Having, the republican candidate
for the same Office, is in very critical con-
dition and is not expected to live.
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Odds in West VIRGINIA.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, November o.
After an active campaign the republicans
claim four Of the five congressional dis
tricts. More interest is shown in the fight
for the legislature. but the democrats have
SO many odds to overcome that the prospect
for them Is not bright. There has been
lack of interest apparent throughout the
state.
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Shot by His Own Soldiers.

NIZHNI-NOVGOROD, Russia, Novem-
Der 5.-Col. Bozheranoff of the Viborg Reg
1ment, Of which the German emperor is
honorary commander, was seriously wound
ed today by a bullet fired by member of
his own command.
During the Russo-Japanese war the Vi
borg Regiment distinguished itself at 1'uti-
LOT Hill.