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Marks car IN order to have the benefit Of
the gas lamps, and when the bridge was
reached Mr.. Marks crossed safely, but on
account Of the sharp narrowing OF the road
way at this point Mr.. Thomas did not have
opportunity to follow Mr.. Marks tracks
and his car struck the wooden abutment.
throwing Mr.. Heyl out Mr.. Marks immedi-
ately took Mr.. Heyl In his car to the At
lantic City Hospital. where Il was found he
had broken his collar bone. dislocated his
shoulder and slightly mashed his left hand.
He was not internally injured. and will be
win rest for a few days before returning to
Washington.
MT. Thomas and Mr.. Marks were not
injured. Mr.. Marks as stated, having
safely crossed the bridge.
This same spot was the scene Of an au-
tomobile accident last week. when the
chauffeur was killed"
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DEMOCRATS CAUTIOUS
NE1RAsKANs CAREFUL NOT TO
DrsPLEAsE BRYAN.

LINCOLN. Neb.. August 15.-When the
democrats of Nebraska met here today for
their state nominating convention. the pur-
pose which seemed to be uppermost in the
minds Of the delegates was to do nothing
which might displease William ]. Bryan. in
behalf of whose proposed presidential can
didacy the Nebraska democrats desire to
insure the greatest possible degree of har-
n,ony. The convention met this afternoon.
with Judge C. NJ Skiles of David City as
temporary chairman.
The gubernatorial candidate who showed
the most strength at the opening Of the
convention was George w. Berge of Lin
coin, who was the nominee OF the demo-
two years ago. There was some opposition
to Mr.. Berge from q few Of the democrats
who opposed further fusion with the Popu-
lists. but as Berge has declared that he Is
q democrat opposition to him rapidly dis
appeared.
Named to Oppose Pollard.
LINCOLN. Neb.. August 15-H. N.
Hanks. banker Of Kansas City. was IN
the committee room as q member of the
committee on resolutions when the first dis
trict democratic congressional convention
nominated him for Congress today. When
Mr.. Hanks learned what had been done he
pOSitlveiy Qecllneo 70 accept ehS Houo
ton. The convention then took up the
matter again and r. J.. Doyle OF Lincoln
was nominated. Doyle had already with
drawn from the race in favor Of Hanks.
Popuhsts Convened.
LINCOLN, Neb., August 15.-The popu-
lists of Nebraska held their convention here
today meeting in another hall at the hour
named for the democratic convention. Geo.
w. Berg. favored by many OF the demo-
Gratis, was also the choice Of the populists
for the nomination for governor.
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TEXAS DEMOCRATS.
Last Convention of It's Kind In His
s tory Of State. p, E

tory Of State. y,
DALLAS. Texas. August 15-Judge How
ard Templeton OF Sulphur Springs. acting
as permanent chairman, called the demo-
cratic state convention to order today for
dts second days session. This chairman
said that this would be the last convention
of its kind in the history Of Texas. He
said that the nomination OF state officers
hereafter would be made eoy the people
direct. in primaries.
Routine work was taken up today Nom
ination for governor Is not expected before
tonight or probably tomorrow. Senator
Bailey's significant speech Of yesterday in
which he referred to the siege OF the Luck
now and the song THE Campbells Are
Coming" Is much talked Of. 1t is be-
lieved by many today that the Senator will
throw his strength to T. NJ Campbell, a
leading gubernatorial candidate. 1t was
reported today that the Colquitt and Bell
men are attempting to form q coalition in
an effort to defeat Campbell.
Several delegates have expressed their
desire to go before the resolutions Commit
tee and ask that the famous "Hogg amend
ments" b, adopted as a par. Of the plat
form. These amendments hsve to do with
railroad regulation and the stock and bond
law.
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TRYING TO SAVE MURDERESs.
Mrs. Myers Attorneys Will Take Case
to Supreme Court.

LIBERTY, Mo-, August 15.-It was an
nounced here today that the attorneys of
Mrs Agnes Myers, who is now in jail here
under sentence of death, charged with the
murder Of her husband at Kansas City,
have decided to take the case to the
United States Supreme Court. r. B. Ruiz
is now at Jefferson City for the purpose
of asking one of the state supreme court
Justices for a writ Of error to take the case
on up. II he fails he will go at once to
Washington and attempt to secure the
writ there
When told Of the move today Mrs. My
ers said:
Il hope again and feel that I am at last
on the way to court where / will get q
fair hearing"
Mrs. Myers and her accomplish, Frank
Hoffman. are under sentence to hang on
September 3 next.
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That the sweetest OF barnyard music,
the growing Of the early morning chanu-
cleer. is not appreciated in the center OF
this city was evidenced today when the
Commissioners took action on a complaint
registered by residents of s1S 23d street.
The complaint which was received several
days ago. was to the effect that a vocifer-
ously inclined rooster In the rear of 923
New Hampshire avenue was particularly
Events followed quickly the receipt of
the complaint. and the gist OF the report
approved by the Commissioners today is
that the rooster has long since taken the
journey from which there Is no return. and
that the strong arm OF the law. as exem-
piiified In the police department, will be ex-
tended If the Observation-Disclosures regulation
Is again violated
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LAWN TENNIS TOURNEY.
A Strong Breeze Interfered With To-
days Play.

sOUTHAMPTON. L. l.. August 10
There was q string breeze this morning
that materially interfered with the play
In the lawn tennis tournament. Only the
more sheltered courts could be used. On
the main court B. C. Wright. national
champion. defeated R. Stevens, the winner
of the tournament here last year. Wright
was in better form than he exhibited yes
terday. The summary:
Mems open singles. second round.K: H.
Behr, IT., beat E. w. Leonard. 6-3, 6-S;
r. Leroy beat F. F. Derham, 6-1. 6-3; H.
w. Slocum beat J. o. Downey. 60. 81;
w. A. Larned beat T. R. Pell. O.. Ga.
Third round-B. c. Wright beat r. Ste
vens, Cd, Ga
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Must Solve Agrarian Problem.

ST PETERSBURG. August 15.-Prnce
Nassilchikoff the new minister Of agricul-
ture. in speech to his subordinates on as
Stunning office today. declared that the agra
rtsn problem must be solved on the basis
OF the inviolability of property. He re-
affirmed the intention OF the government 20
satisfy far as possible the land-hnnger
Of the peasantry by the distribution of
crown lands and the land OF private owners
Who are willing to sell. with the aid OF the
treasury and peasant banks.
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Must Supply Eighty-Cent Gas.

NEW YORK, August 15.-That the Con-
isoiidated Gas Company must supply its
consumers with gas at so cents a thousand
feet. as provided In the law passed by the
state legislature at it's last session. was
decided today by Justice Glegerich in the
supreme court. when he granted q per.
omptory writ of mandamus compelling the
company to furnish gas to consumer a,
the sO-cent rate.
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A BIG FIRE IN BUFFALO
FOUR CARRIED FROM BUILDING
BADLY BURNED-3 MISSING.

BUFFALO, N. Y, August IA serious
fire broke out at the foot Of Main street
this afternoon. The four-story building
occupied by the Buffalo Ship Chandlery and
Supply Company at Nos. II and Ii Main
street will be total loss.
Four men were carried from the burning
building soon after the fire started. All
were badly burned. 1t is reported that
three men are missing.
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Final Trial Of tho Rhode Island.

The report Of the board of officers upon
the final trial trip Of the battleship Rhode
Island has been received at the Navy De-
partment. Under 1t the ship has been ac-
cepted. but some changes are necessary
in order to have the ship in proper con-
dition. Considerable complaint was found
with the engines. but the defects were of
such a character that can be easily rem
edied. and the contractors are going to
make the changes suggested. The general
condition of the ship received favorable
commendatiOn.
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stowaways Tried to Escape.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, August 15.-Dur-
ing a heavy storm last night four West In
dian negro stowaways on the British steam
ship Craigearn jumped overheard in this
harbor and attempted to escape. Henry
Thomas managed to reach shore. and was
arrested today. He believes the others were
drowned. The Craigearn Is now en- route
TO Baltimore. The Craigearn is the vessel
that ran short of coal on the way from
Daiquiri and was compelled to burn her
own wood work for twenty -four hours.
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AUToMoBILE ACCIDENT.
Statement Regarding. Occurrence Of
Atlantic CITY Boulevard.

In reference to the automobile accident
on the Atlantic City boulevard, in which
Mr. John K Heyl. Mr.. Leroy Marks and
Mr. Thomas OF this city figured, Mr.. Rob-
ert B. Caverly made the following state
ment today:
Mr.. Marks was driving his car, which Is
provided with gas lamps; Mr.. Thomas was
driving another car, which had only oil
lamps. Mr.. Heyl was q passenger I'm Mr..
Thomas car. This boulevard Is approx
mately eighty feet wide. but ut this creek
three miles out of Atlantic City there Is a
bridge only twenty feet wide. having wood
en- approaching abutments thus narrowing
the roadway very sharply to the width Of
the bridge. Mr.. Thomas was trailing Mr..
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FIFTY THOUSAND OUNCES.
Small Purchase of Silver Bullion by
the Government.

The Treasury Department today received
four tenders OF silver bullion for use In
coining subsidiary silver. OF these tenders
q total of $1,000 ounces OF silver were pur-
chased at 6662 cents an ounce The amount
purchased would not be sufficient TO meet
tho amount demanded for more than three
or four days. and but for the fact that
the government has q supply on hand,
bought at private sale. II would not be In
q good position. Further tenders OF silver
will be received next Wednesday and each
week thereafter until further notice.
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Personal Mention.

Mr.. JOS. L. Dugan and others left yester-
day In canoe for Harper's Ferry. They
will return the latter part Of this week.
Rev. DR.. George p. Wilson, pastor Of the
recently united Assembly's and North Pres
byterian churches, left today on q sailing
OF rest. He will be absent during the en-
suing four weeks.
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Torpedo Flotilla Sailed.

NORFOLK. Va. August 1.-THE third
torpedo fotilla. consisting of the Tingey.
De Long. Stockton. BlakeIey and wilkes
sailed from the Norfolk navy yard today
for Newport, r. L. to join Rear Admiral
Evans squadron and later proceed to
Oyster Bay for the review Of the feet by
President Roosevelt.
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Struck on Head by Bucket.

While working around the White House
about noon today. John Mckenzie. colored.
of Sd street southwest was struck by a
falling bucket and painfully injured on the
head. He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital by fellow workmen. where the
wound was dressed. The injury is not re-
garded as serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15

of common interest with Germany whose
interests are small compared with those OF
France.
There seems to be nothing further open
between the two nations, but 1t Is IEe1y
that the monarchs will talk over Russian
Affairs and undoubtedly they will try to
remove the ili-feeling between the two peo-
pies. 80 manifest for the last few years.
Before It was known that Sir Charles
Hardinge was accompanying the king It
was felt that his majesty's visit to EiE-
peror William was simply one Of friend
ship, and made with the hope of esta hlisn-
ing q better feeling, but the presence OF
the under-secretary makes 1t cvidant tnat
more important questions will come up at
the meeting"
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Former Duma Member Hanged.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
ST. PETERSBURG. August 1.-THE re-
actionists seem to be In complete control OF
the czar's counsels. The Twentieth Cen
fury, the only remaining liberal newspaper
Of this city. was today suppressed and its
Offices closed by the police. Members of the
former member Of the assembly was
hanged on August II, following his arrest
during the Cronstadt disorder.
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COURAGEOUS POLICEMAN.
Prompt Action Saved Several Lives
and Property Today.

NEW YORK. August 15.-The courageous
act of Policeman John O. Brien Of Hoboken.
N j., probably saved several lives and the
destruction Of property today. AS he was
approaching the house Of Frank Cottagio.
an Italian shoemaker. he saw three sticks
of dynamite sputtering underneath the
front stoop: at the same time four men
running away. O'Brien tore out the fuses
from the dynamite barely In time to pre-
vent the explosions. There was sufficient
dynamite to have wrecked the building.
Vencenzo Gerosto was arrested on suspi-
cion.
Cottagio had received letters In which the
writer's threatened to blow up his house I'M
less he paid them $500.
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Searching for Alleged stowaway.

Joseph Williams. the alleged stowaway
who escaped yesterday from the schooner
Horatio Baker. has not been apprehended.
although Capt. Mohr is said to be exerting
every effort to locate the fugitive.
It was announced today that a reward or
80 would be given for the capture of VIII
liams
Capt. Mohr Is In a quandary as to what
to do. The immigration officials notified
him that unless he returned williams to
Trinidad they would impose a fine on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15

File Protests With Canal Commission.
Herman J. Schulteis and Elias J. Bakin.
a committee representing District Assem-
bly,, No. 66. knights Of Labor. called at
the War Department this afternoon and
filed with the isthmian canal commission a
protest against the alleged violation of the
eight-hour law and the employment of Chi
nese coolies on the Panama canal work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15

The remains of Francis H Smith. whose
death occurred yesterday at his birthplace.
Washington. Conn. are expected to reach
this city early this evening for inteEment
The funeral arrangements will not b made
until after the body arrives.
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Savage Dog Killed.

Carl Schriner. eight years old. while play
ing near his home on the Sligo Mill road
yesterday. was bitten by dog. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital by rela-
lives and the dog was shot. The injury Is
not regarded as serious.
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Ticket by Regular Texas Republicans.

Ell PASo. Texas. August 15-The regular
republican state convention nominated the
following state ticket today: Governor w.
C. Averill. Beaumont: lieutenant governor,
Frederick Hofheinze. Comal county
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District Boy Killed by Explosion

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG,y Va. August ia
threshing machine engine on the farm Of
Mr.. J. S. Shackelford. near Garrisonville
Stafford county, exploded this morning
early, killing instantly Norman Fields, a
son OF a colored police officer of Washing
ton. and badly scaldlng Elwood Fritter
son of G.. Fritter Of Tolucca, that county
DIR. r. J. Payne. county coroner, after
examination, exonerated all parties from
blame.
Policeman Field this afternoon received a
telephone message announcing the death of
Ills son. He will depart for Fredericksburg
At i:30 o'clock pm.
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Named for Congress at Raleigh.

RALEIGH. N. c.. August 1.-THE repub-
liczu convention of the fourth congressional
district met here today and nominated
Berry Goodwin of Pine Level for Congress.
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Downtown Ternperature.

The temperature registered today by AZ
fleck's standard thermometer was as fol-
lows: . am. 81: u noon. 02: pm. 80.
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SARATOGA RACE TRACK.
The List Of Entries for Tomorrow's
Events.

Events.
SARATOGA RACE TRACK, N. Y, Au-
gust 15.-The following are the entries
for tomorrow's races:
FIRST race, for two-year-olds: handicap:
six furlongs-Standard Oil, So; Kenneer-
to. 112 altitude. 113: J. C. Core, 112: Red
Gauntlet. 10S; Conville. 1872; Grand ve-
dette, 81; Eddie War, Ill; Stanwix, 100:
Alpenmarchen. 10S; Montgomery. 100;
Smiling Tom. 105: KillaIoe. 100; Old Hon.
esty. ia: Dainty Dam. 105.
Second race. for fOur-year-olds and up,
steeplechase. handicap. selling. the short
course. about two miles-Yams Christy 1853;
Commondale 14S: Newamsterdam. 1873:
Honoras. 1876: ARABIC. 1874: Descent, $780, c.
B. Campbell. 1874.
and a half furlongs-Narelle, 1O6: Silver
Point, 81: Xmas, 102; Standard Oil, lC2;
Mortiboy, 81; Shule Agra, "a: Aqutint, 1O4;
Big Store, 1oa: Little Captain. o. Char
1O2; Ludia, 80: Airs. 106; Riprap. 104: Syl-
van Dixon, 90; Ben Strong, 104; Norfolk,
1O2: Descent. o.: Vacharis. 81.
Fourth race. the Huron handicap. enc
mile and three sixteenths. for three-year-
-Gallavant, 116; Content, 1I3: Samson.
100; Entree. lis: Ravena, 1903; Zienap, 1O6:
McKittredge, 105; Cary. 81.
Fifth race. for three-year-olds and up.
selling. one mile-Tipping, 90; Macy.jr., So;
Red Leaf 90; California King. 81; Ginnette.
80: Water Dog, 50; Neptuneus. 1O2; Gus
Heidorn, SO.
Sixth race. for maiden three-year-olds and
up. six furlongs-How About You. 40: High
Brush. 40: Ben Ban. LII; Saint Kelvin,
1T: Sayir. lit: Dan Connors, lit: Athlete.
III: Hubby. LII: Givonni Balerio. 100; Long
Run. III: LicfNmess 12O; Maicliff, lis: Rose
Of Gold. rs: Bluette. 115; Python, 10.
Clear. Track fast.
Saratoga First Race.
SARATOGA. N. T.. August 15,-First
race. FIVE and a half furlongs. two-year-old
fllies. selling. Beggar Maid, Is to and
to 5. first: Mintberia to /, place, Sec
ond Eudora third. Time, LOT.
The National tribune., 1906-08-09
PEOPLE.

Willard n. Jones, of the Oregon Leg
islature and q wealthy contractor and
timber dealer has been sentenced to
serve one year in the pententiary and
pay a fine of $4,000 for conspiracy to
defraud the United States Government.
Daniel B. Wesson, the multi-miiIion-
aire rifle and revolver maker and found
er of the firm Of Smith & Wesson, died
at Springfield, Mass. Aug. 4. 1t is said
that his death was fastened by anony-
nous letters threatening to burn his
magnificent residence. He began life
very poor, but worked out the principle
of the self-primed metallic cartridge,
which first came into use during the
rebellion, and then perfected his we'll
known type Of revolver with the cham
bers running entirely through the cyIin-
der. He left a fortune estimated at
S50.00O.0 900.
Maj. Estes G. Rathbone, ex-Director-
General of Posts for Cuba, claims to be
the American Dreyfus, and Senate Doc
ument No. $40, which has just come
from the Public Printer, is a vigorous
presentation of his case and an appeal
for justice and for Congress to investi-
gate. The Ohio Legislature last Winter
adopted a joint resolution requesting
Congress to make such an investigation,
and Senator Dick secured the passage
Of a resolution providing for the publi-
cation as Senate Document of all the
papers. These set forth the controversy
between Rathbone and Gen. Wood, and
the fight which the late Senator Hanna
made against the promotion of Gen
Wood. RathbOne claims that he did not
The National tribune., 1906-08-09

Ut is whispered about. more loudly
every day, that the President is not 60
ing to keep his hands Off New York as
much as represented The late deal be-
tween Senator Piatt' and ex-Chairman
Odell. about which so much has been
said, is not at all acceptable to a large
body of influential Republicans in the
State They do not relish the way the
cards are being set up. with all the
power and patronage Of the State-in-
Guiding a natorship-entirely In the
hands of Plat and Odell. The Presi-
dent is said to be against their attack
upon Gov. Higgins. and whether it is
thought advisable to renOminate him or
not, Gov. Higgins's wishes will strongly
influence the choice of his successor
Cortelyou's and Roots-they are both
from New York-are also to be consid-
cred, and they are not in harmony with
Plat and Odell. In fact, there is a
strong belief that the Platt-OdeIl "har-
mony' will not live to the ripening of
the grapes in the Cayuga Valley.
The National tribune., 1906-08-09
OKLAHOMA TAXATION.

OF course at the very beginning OF
Statehood Oklahoma has to face the
serious question Of a revenue, but this
raises unusual issues for which the In
dian Territory is largely responsible
Much Of the Indian Territory land is
not taxed. and consequently large pro-
portion Of revenue must be obtained
from personal property. To tax per-
sonai property, however Will retard the
development OF the State. and prevent
the introduction Of manufactures and
other industries which are very essen
tial to the building up of the State. AT
present the railroads and other corpora
tions in the Indian Territory are heavily
taxed to maintain the City Govern
ments. The railroads have to begin by
paying tribal tax of SIS a mile, and
in addition they have to pay other un-
usual levies. OF course there are no
lack of schemes Of taxation advocated
by every candidate for a public office,
and these will be very much in evidence
in the political campaigns. Every man
will advocate his particular scheme as a
panacea and denounce the other fell
lows. which will tend to increase the
gaiety of Nations If it does not put
much revenue into the Oklahoma treas
ury,