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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
HARRISON WEIR DEAD.
Was Noted as Artist, Author and Jour
nalist

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON. January 4.-Harrison w. Weir,
artist author and journalist. died today at
the age of eighty-two. He was on the origi-
nal staf Of. the Illustrated London News
and the last survivor of 1t. He was also
connected with the London Field. Graphic.
Black and White. Poultry and other periodi-
Gals. He was a voluminous writer Of works
on animals, particularly Of poultry and
other birds. furnishing his own illustrations
Of them.
Our Poultry and All About Them" occu-
pied him twenty years. 1t is a book Of over
100000 words and contains over thirty-seven
richly colored pictures and over $50 black
and white drawings For over thirty years
Mr.. Weir was Judge at all the principal
poultry and pigeon shows and was designer
OF race cups for Gcodwood, Ascot. ETC.. for
Garrard & Co. He was the originator of
the cat show that is now held annually at
the Crystal Palace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
HOPE FOR CREW ABANDONED.
Barge Believed to Have Sunk with All
on Board.
Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch TO The Star.
HALIFAX, n. s.. January 1T is now
practically certain: that the Dominion Coal
Company's barge Rembrandt which was
lost by the tug Douglas n. Thomas off
lsaacs Harbor on November 20. went to the
bottom and that her crew of six persisted.
Wreckage, which II is believed belonged to
the missing craft, has come ashore at Betty
Island, and all hope for the crew Is aban-
doned Shipping men believe that the
barge was in a sinking condition when she
parted from her convoy, and that she foun-
dered Immediately.
Rumors are afioat as to the alleged I'M
seaworthy condition of the barge and
newspaper. referring to the same, calls UPON
the government 10 hold searching inquiry
Into the circumstances attending the loss
OF the barge by the tug boat. in order to
satisfy the public that the loss of six lives
was not due TO negligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
ABSOLUTELY UNFOUNDED.
England Anticipates Russia Will Re
pudiate Roiestvensky's Story.

LONDON, January At was learned at
the foreign office today that Grea: Britain
anticipates that Russia will regulate the
statement made by Admiral l:ojestvensky,
in letter published in the Novoe Vremya
OF st. Petersburg yesterday. that the British
fleet in far eastern waters intended to
crush the Russians in case th4 Japanese
failed TO do SO at the battle of the Sea of
Japan, which the foreign office declares is
absolutely unfounded."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
BRoWNsoN AT NORFOLK.
Rear Admiral Inspected the Yard
Working Force Reduced.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK, Va, January 4.-Rear Adj
mirai Brownson, commanding the armored
cruiser division Of the North Atlantic fleet,
now in Hampton roads, arrived here this
morning and was officially received at Nor
folk yard. He inspected the yard and Wis
tied Rear Admiral Harrington officially at
his residence. AS result of scarcity of
work in several departments of the Nor
folk navy yard a large force of pipe filters
plumbers and coppersmtths were today dis
charged.
Navy yard tugs today began supplying
battleships and cruisers in Hampton roads
with ammunition to be used in midwinter
maneuvers and practice in West Indian
waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
PHILADELPHIA MINT OUTPUT
Excelled That of San Francisco and
New Orleans

PHILADELPHIA, January A total Of
13l ,54514s United States coins was struck
off at the United States mint here during
the year 1905. The outside orders included
1oCo3.313 pieces for the Philippines. 2.724.-
So for Panama and 90O,O0O for COSTA Rica
The number of pieces coined here ex-
ceeded by far the work accomplished by the
New Orleans and San Francisco minis
combined.
The gold coinage amounted 10 $50, III.
The silver coined showed a continued de
cline owing to the fact that ths supply Is
almost exhausted and no provision has as
yet been made by Congress for more of the
white metal. No dollars We're mined IN
1905 and the other silver coins amounted in
value 10 S02S, 661. Nickels and one-cent
pieces to the amount of 50, 29S. 555 Is we're
struck off
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
LIEUT.. OTIS DROPPED.
Had Been Absent Without Leave for
Three Months,

First Lieut.. Frank I. Otis. 4th Cavalry,
has been dropped from the rolls of the
army, under the provisions of existing law,
for absence without leave for three months
Under orders to proceed to San Fran
cisco. with view to accompanying his
regiment to Manila, Lieut.. Otis left New
York on or about September 30. but he
failed to report In San Francisco. az d.
rected. and his whereabouts since that
Reports received from the Department OF
California indicate Q reason ~ 6euten-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
Rsnorted Death of Rodriguez.

Mr.. Joubert. the Dominican representa-
tive here, received a cablegram today an
nouncii.s that Gen. Rodriguez was killed at
Puerto Plata yesterday: that the fighting
there had lasted three days, but that the
country was quiet, and It was hoped the
situation would be cleared today. Mr..
Joubert communicated this information to
Secretary Root
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
SKILLED MECHANICS.
Bill Introduced Fixing Their Salaries
in Gun Factory.

Mr.. Butler of Pennsylvania today intr,-
duced bill in the House fixing the COM
rensation of skilled mechanics In the gun
factory Of the Washington navy yard as
follows: Mechanics of the first class, 80
cents per hour: second class. Al cents. third
class, 3S cents fourth class, 80 cents. 1t Is
provided that not less than 60 per cent Of
mechanics shall be OF the first class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
INCREASE IN PAY.
Navy Yard Machinists Of First Glass
to Receive 1886 Per Day.

By direction of Secretary Bonaparte, the
pay OF machinists, first class at the Wash
ington navy yard is fixed at $3.50 a day
for the year 1905. instead of 50. a day. as
recommended by the board of labor en-
ployment at the Washington navy yard.
which Is required by the rules to report a
schedule OF wages at that yard at the
beginning of each year. The action of
Secretary Bonaparte simply continues the
rate Of pay that prevailed during the year
lust closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
KILLED BY LIVE WIRE.
Fatal Accident to Young Son of John
Rooms.
pecial Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
HAGERSTOWN. Md. January INLAND
Rooms. aged twelve years. son of John
Rooms, manager OF the Hagerstown Wagon
and Carriage Company, was instantly killed
today while attempting to pick UP a live
electric wire that had fallen into the street
near the factory
In attempting to pick up the lifeless form
OF his son, the father was badly shocked
and narrowly escaped losing his life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
A PRESIDENTIAL TRAIN.
Mr.. Benefits Bill for Special Accom-
modations.

Representative Bennett of New York has
introduced bill in the House appropriating
500 600 for the constructto nof q special
train for the use Of the President of the
United States. the expense of travel to be
paid at full rates out of the treasury. The
Secretary of the Navy is also authorized to
set aside warship for the Presidents use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
POST OFFICE SAFE ROBBED.
Burglars Secured Only So and Small
Amont of Stamps.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BORDENTOWN, N. j., January 4.--Bur--
glars entered the post Office at Whiteaouse,
few miles from here, early this morning,
and blew open the safe. from which they
obtained only 50 in cash and a small amount
of postage stamps.
Thomas Parent, who lives near the post
Office, discovered the men at work and fred
through the window at one of them, who
was standing on guard outside. The bur-
glar returned the fire and the bullet mar
rowly missed Parents head. The thieves
made their escape. A party has started in
search OF them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
EARTHQUAKE IN NICARAGUA.
Reported Disastrous Eruption Of the
Volcano San Dago

Vice Consul Wallace, at Managua. has
cabled the State Department under yester-
days date, that terrible earthquake has
occurred in Nicaragua, and II was reported
to him that Masaya had been ruined by the
eruption of the volcano San Dago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
Snowfall Delayed Train Traffic.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, January 4--.rhe snow
storm which prevailed yesterday and last
night passed eastward today. Upward of
twenty trains were bulletned as delayed
from one to six hours at the union depot
ihis r'N-','-~. The delay to transcontinentaI
" less than Is usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
TO Delay Removal Of Long Bridge.

Mr.. Rixey of Virginia today. introduced
in the House bill extending until Fsbru-
airy II, 1907, the time requiring the DaltI-
more and Potomac Railway ompany to
remove the Long bridge. In maantimA,
the Long bridge 10 required Il Maintain
ed In good and servicsabls oditisa ~
the railroad COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
SUICIDE FROM SHAME.
Victim Brooded Over Arrest for Al
legged Assault.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WILKESRARRE. Pa. January 4.--Brood-
ing over the disgrace of his arrest on the.
charge OF assaulting a girl. John lines, {
miner, although he had been declared inno-
cent. committed suicide In ths Rendham
colliery last night, and his body was found
this morning. He was arrested some days
ago. tried and acquitted. but ever since has
been depressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
The Minority Floor Leader Absent.

The Minority Floor Leader Absent.
Representative John Sharp Williams OF
Mississippi. the democratic floor leader.
who was called to his home by the Sc
rious illness OF his daughter. has not re-
turned to Washington, but Is expected In a
few days. as his daughter Is much i'm
proved, and Mr. Williams has advised dem
ocratic members that IL will not be neces-
sary for him to remain away longer on
account Of her condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
WANTS INVESTIGATION.
Maj. Rathbone Asks Full Inquiry of
His Acts in Cuba.

Senator Teller today laid before the Sam
ate petition by Maj. Rathbone, formerly
director general of posts OF Cuba, asking
for Q full investigation Of his case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
THE SENATE.

After Senator La Toilette had been sworn
in today Mr. Tillman presented the follow
ing resolution: Resolved. that the Presi-
dent be requested to inform the Senate, II
not incompatible with the public welfare,
as to the existing status in Santo Domingo;
whether or not President Morales carried
his government with him when he disap-
peared from the capital, or whether he
left it behind. and whether the American
officers who have been in charge of the
custom houses are still performing that
work. and, If so under what arrangement
and by what authority"
Mr.. Tfllman asked for immediate consid-
Grafton of the resolution, but Mr.. Spooner
objected, and 1t went over. Mr. Spooner
said that he desired to hear the South
Carolina senator on the resolution before
voting on it.
A resolution introduced by Mr. Culberson
directing the Secretary of War to send to
the Senate copies of the invitations for bids
for railroads in the Philippine Islands and
also copies of bids themselves was adopted.
Impressions Of the Philippines.
Mr. Teller presented and asked for the
printing as a document of recent maya
zine articles by Mr.. Newlands entitled "A
Democrat in the Philippines Mr.. Teller
said the article was not political.
Mr.. Hale suggested the unwisdom of
printing essays and similar articles as pub
lie documents, and said that while ne would
not object in this instance, he thought the
practice should not be encouraged.
Mr.. Aldrich asked if Mr.. Newlands was
the first democrat to visit the Philippines,
and Mr.. Teller replied in the negative, say
ing that 1t was his understanding that sew
eral democrats had made the trip to the
islands last summer under the auspices of
the Secretary OF War.
did they get back?" asked Mr. Hale,
and the Colorado tor replied that they
had returned.
Were they converted2" Mr.. Hale next
inquired, but before Mr.. Teller could maize
reply Mr.. Dubois interposed, saying: II
was one OF the senators who made the
trip to the Philippines, and can say that
the democrats were not converted at all"
He added the suggestion that the senator
from Maine would do we'll to ascertain
whether the republicans who went along
were not converted to the democratic view.
The incident closed with the adoption or
the order.
Committee Assignments.
Assignments of Mr.. La Toilette and Mr.
Gearin to committees were made as toll
lows: La Follette--Potomac river front,
chairman; census civil service, claims I'M
migration. Indian affairs and pensions.
Gearin-Claims. pensions, forest reserva-
tons, industrial expeditions. national banks
and District of Columbia, Mr.. Simmons re-
signing from the last-named committee to
make room for the Oregon senator.
Quite long discussion was precipita ted
by resolution of Mr. Kean to modify q
resolution passed before the holidays re-
lating to clerks OF committees. It appeared
that unless the change was made, thirty
instead of three employees. would be added
TO the Senate rolls. The resolution was
adopted.
session. and at 2:23 pm. adjourned until
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
Two Houses Collapsed.
Special csSleeram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
ROME, January 1.-TWO houses at Gen.
zano. village near Potenza. collapsed to-
day. No earthquake was felt, bat 1t is
supposed that the disaster was caused by
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04

the number of new men secured. Until
the negotiations now pending are com
rleted the officers prefer to remain silent
on this point, except to say that the busi-
ress of the members is being conductor
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-15
Mustard and CreSS
From Fort Barrancas

Ger and the adjutant with their ladies'
and friends set a good example. but
the enlisted men do not attend. A
very simple service is held, the best
Known hymns are selected and tbs
chaplain delivers a short address al
ways interesting and to the point
Some of you boys who have never beer
try 1t today. Surely one hour out oil
enc hundred and sixty eight is not toe
much to devote to bounden duty
You used to go when you were al
home. Have you no use for God in
the army?
One of the latest additions to the
Sixteenth Company was on guard for
the first time one day this week and
while vaiking post about 1870 D. m
was suddenly confronted by the officer
OF the day. Stop, mean halt,
WHAT is it? Who goes it?" stammer
Ell the trembling rookie Officer o:
the day." Numbered forth the officer
"All right, all right. What are YOU
doing out this time o'night If so be
youse the officer of the day. Go home
and go to bed and send out the oficer
of the night"
Merrily yours,
= T. C. L.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-15
SEVEN DAYS IN
AMERICAN HISTORY

COY.
lS54-Cyclone causes serious loss o.
life and property in Illinois.
lS61-Ffrst overland coach from Cali
fornda arrives in Kansas, hayins
made the trip in seventeen DAYS
lS64-President lincoln calls for 500,
600 volunteers.
1S65-The government refuses to rec
ognize Macmillan as Empero,
of Mexico.
July 49,
l179-Americans fortify West Point.
lSl0-The King of Prussia. by decree
forbids American vessels en-
tering his ports.
1S45-Six million dollar fire in New
York.
July 20
1C2S-The ballot used for the frs
time in America, in the election
OF John Wilson as pastor and
teacher at Salem.
lfSS-Russia recognizes the indepen
dence of the United States.
iS52-Obsequies of Henry Clay cele
brated with much pomp; husi
ness suspended in many cities
July a.
i5S7-Raleigh's second expedition O,
III men and women arrives al
Roanoke, but finding 40 colony
1t returns to England.
1S61-First battle of Bull Run; FEEDER
al army becomes panic stricken
and retreats on Washington.
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AN AMERICAN IN
THE LAND Of
MANAhA
CONTINUED From Page Nine

!.
place the sad-eyed woman upon whose
uncovered breast sleeps a naked
, child.
Carnival of Killing.
Coming into port in the early morn
ing l witnessed a strange sight; a
school Of Spanish mackerel came in
TO the harbor.s So numerous were
they that the water was turned to
molten silver. Their appearance pre-
oipitated carnival of killing. such as
| never dreamed of. The air was
black with pelicans. fish hawks
eagles, and every other bird of prey
while the water literally swarmed
with sharks, blue fish, and other deni-
zens of the deep. Out of the heavens
the great birds would drop like a
shot, striking the water with a re.
sounding splash, and the hiss of the
sharks doral fin as he cut the waite.
like knife was heard every where
The slaughter continued for an hour
until the silly mackerel retired to the
depths
My native servant, a boy of twelve
volunteered to bring me an eagle, and
l was much interested In his proceed
lngs.. He brought forth small
board nailed on long stake, and
Padded out into the harbor. The
tide was out, so he carried his out
fit long ways from the shore. Then
he pushed the stake into the mud, so
that the plank was about two inches
under water. Just above the plank,
and floating on the surface. he fasten.
ed a good-sized fish. Then he came
ashore and We waited results. Pres
emily a big pelican came selling
along and spied the bait. With a sud
den closing of wings. he dropped like
bolt from the sky, striking headfirst
against the plank. Sabo brought him
in a few moments later, his neck
broken. killed instantly. wanted
an eagle, but got pelican.
To-morrow-that is, manana-we
take the train for San Pedro. where
our saddle and pack mules and out
fits must be engaged for a trip across
the continent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-15
EXCURSION FOR.
THE POOR OF
PENSACOLA I
Salvallon Army Will Give Over 100
Children an Outing on
July 80.

"A big excursion and picnic at the
Life Saving Station for the poor chill
dren of Pensacola has been planned
by Capt. Norris, of the Salvation Army
and the event will take place on Mon
day, July 80. The steamer Columbia
has been chartered for the occasion,
and will leave Palafox street wharf
promptly at a. m. for trip past the
Navy Yard and forts to the entrance
of the sharbor, after which she will
land at the Life Saving Station, where
fine dinner will be served to the lit
tie ones and the day spent gathering
shells, wading in the shallow waters
of the bay, and in other forms OF
amusement popular with children.
Arrangements will be made to take
care Of crowd Of at least 125, as 1t is
expected that many of the mothers Of
the children will accompany them.
This will be the second excursion
given to the poor children Of the city
by the Salvation Army, the first, which
was given about year ago, having
been a great success. On that occa-
sion nearly 100 children were given a
day OF pleasure on the gulf beach, a
large majority of whom, although they
had lived in Pensacola all their lives,
had never been across the bay. The
outing was not only beneficial to the
children physically, but has been the
means of putting the officers of the
Army in touch with the needy of the
city, and much good has been accom-
plished in consequence.
In all of the large cities of the coun-
try the Salvation Army posts arrange
annual excursions and picnics for the
poor children, the result being that it
puts them in closer touch with those
whom they seek to assist both NOR
ally and physically and enables thu
Army to work for the betterment of
their condition.
Capt. Norris requests the assistance
OF the good people of Pensacola in this
undertaking and will call for dona-
tons of any character that will serve
to make the day, enjoyable for the lit
tie enes. Pies, cakes. cookies, sand
wiches, candy and other articles of
like nature will be gladly received and
arrangements viii be made to call for
any articles donated either the Satur-
day night before the excursion or early
on the morning of departure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-15

July 15-
l530-Cortez arrives at Vera Graz.
1675-Peace made in Massachusetts
with the Narragansett Indians.
1742-Spaniards retire from attack on
Savannah.
1763-All the English forts in the West
captured by Indians, except
Niagara, Pitt, and Detroit.
1769-Gov. Bernard prorogues the Mas
sachusetts general court because
il refuses to make provision for
the support of British soldiers.
1779--Gen. Wayne recaptures Ston.
Point, on the Hudson.
177-Georgia cedes all her western
lands to the federal government.
1S63-DrAft riots in Boston, Brooklyn,
and other cities.
1863-President Jefferson Davis, Of
f5k the Southern Confederacy, Is.
sues his first CONSUMPTION proc
lamation.
July TO-
1755-IHalifax proposes to Parliament
to ease England by taxing the
colonies.
1790-Congress passes an act locating
the future seat of the govern
ment In the District of Colum-
bia.
lighthouse of Representatives pass
es bin to restore the protec-
tive tariff; duties'average about
33 per cent.
-Blighting frost in Massachusetts.
July ~
18O3-1Commodore Preble blockades
the port and begins the siege of
Tripoli.
1S12-tImportant American post of
Mackinaw surprised and captur-
ed by the British.
1S13-British and Indians repulsed ut
Fort George.
1S62-Congress passes decentralization
act.
1S64-Gen. Sherman begins his march
to the sea-
1S9S-Santiago surrendered, virtually
ending war with. Spain.
July 18-
1742-Spaniards defeated at Fort Will
Jams, Ga.
DISQUALIFICATION by Congress con-
i. cludes treaty of peace with the
Emperor of Morocco.
1S46--Ccmmodore Stockton captures
Los Angeles. WAR with Next
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-15

Fort Barrancas, July 14.-That was
rather pocr poetry last week, boys, I'll
admit; still you can't write rhyme
with perfect feet when you wear gov
eminent shoes. I'll take mine off next
time | feel the rilyming frenzy coming
on. But the pay day grin was in full evi-
dence en- Tuesday. wasn't it? From
car TO ear, Ike a sinficwer struck by
Lightning. That was Tuesday. Tc-
day it locks ! Ike a modest daisy clos
Ing its little petals against the storEl
CT inpecuniosity.
Top Sergeant Nelson of the goth Co
and a band of bold AMI hardy hunters
went after turtle one day last week.
They caught big fellow that must
have weighed 400 ponds. 81 Perkins
asked the top what kind of critter
| is that, anyhow" It's bird of para
disc" said the witty sergeant. wal
il that's bird CT paradise" said ST,
AN ne tries to get home with them
THAR bits Of wings, / reckon he'd be
more likely to go plumb TO hades than
ia soar to realms above" The COM
Fany hsi a fine living on that turtle
duu even uStu up the SIcH Wy SCiNiuS
It cut up into disks fer fiapjacks one
morning 9or breakfast.
Captain Castleman's ball team viii
haze to ge. a move en- and play faster
and better ball or the number on those
pretty red shirts will have to be al
tered to %.
The Army and Navy Union Will give
one of their enjoyable and always
popular smokers at Palmetto Beach OIL
"Wednesday evening next There will
be music and impromptu speeches and
just the kind of refreshments the boys
like the most, The p. E. T. Co. has
kindly given the garrison the privi-
leges of the park and will run late
train, leaving Palmetto Beach for the
navy yard and Barrancas at IL p. m.
AdJutant Russell will act as master of
ceremonies.
l wonder why the boys don't turn
out in larger numbers at the union SER
vice held every Sunday evening at the
Post Library? The commanding OH