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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
JOINT CAMPS OPENED
REGULARS SANDNATIoNAL GUARD
TO BE INSTRUCTED TOGETHER.

Three camps of instruction for the regu-
lar army and National Guard opened today.
These are at Mount Gretna, Penn; Chicka-
additional camps will be established by
August i at American Lake, Wash; Fort
Riley, Kans.; Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind,
and Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo.
The camps which were opened today will
be continued until September 80 in charge
of the regular troops Militia troops will
be constantly changed at those camps SO
as to afford as many state troops as pos
sible an opportunity to drill in conjunction
with the well-trained regulars.
At Mount Gretna there are nearly 5000
regulars in camp and in maneuvers with
the Delaware state troops. About 1900
miIitiamen from the District of Columbia
will arrive there tomorrow evening. Before
the end of the movements at that camp
500 militiamen from Vermont, more than
1000 National Guardsmen from West vfr-
ginia, 500 Connecticut miitiamen, more
than 1000 Marylanders, regiment of the
New Jersey National Guard and a regi-
ment from the New York state organiza-
tion will participate in the exercises.
At the camp near Austin there are about
3,000 regulars, and the National Guard
troops which will participate consist of
about 1900 militiamen from Texas, 800
from New Mexico, four companies from
Arizona. a battalion of infantry and a
troop of cavalry from Louisiana. At Chick
amauga about 1850 regulars are assembled,
and Alabama, Virginia, South Carolina,
Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and North
militiamen at various times before Septem-
ber 30,
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HARTJE DIVORCE SUIT
Not Likely Concluded Before
Last Of Next Week.
PLAINTIFF ASKED TIME
To Finish Presentation of Evidence in
Rebuttal.
EIGHTEENTH DAY OF TRIAL
Chicago Expert Said Contest Over
Handwriting Was Hardest Fought
Since Famous Junius Affair.

P1TTSBURG, Pa, July 27.-From the in
dications today the Hartje divorce case
will not be concluded the latter part of
next week. Counsel for Augustus Hartje,
the plaintiff. said this morning that they
would not be able to finish the evidence in
rebuttal today and the trial will, there
fore, be carried over until next week. 1t
is expected that the plaintiff will go on
the stand before the close and deny certain
allegations made against him.
Prof. w. A. Drake. the Chicago expert
for Hartje, said the contest over the hand
writing in the case had been the longest
and hardest fought since the famous Junius
letters written in England over a century
ago.
The eighteenth actual day of the trial
began by placing Mrs. Mary Budinsky on
the stand She does not speak English and
gave her evidence through an interpreter.
She lives in Allegheny and is a sister of
Susie Wagner.
Objection to Witness.
Mr.. Freeman objected to the witness. but
the court allowed her to proceed. The
witness was called for the purpose of show
ing that Susie Wagner had received ex-
hibit number six in the case This is the
letter which Mrs. Hartje said at first she
had written and then repudiated. While
admitting that she wrote to Susie Wagner,
Mrs. Hartje maintains the missiye in evil
dence Is a forgery.
The witness told of receiving the letter
which Mrs. Hartje had sent in her care,
not knowing Susie Wagner's address,
Susie Wagner was then recalled and tes-
titled that she gave the letter to Edward
Hart1e, brother OF the plalntim.
Blanche Rowland, the next witness, said
she had lived at No. 24o I'd avenue for
three years, and she declared that during
the period of her residence in the place
she had never seen Augustus Hartje with
a woman In the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
TIME NOT RIPE
FOR UPRISING
Result of Notable Conference of
Committees
IN ST. PETERSBURG TODAY
Decided Not to Attempt General
Workmen's Strike.
PROPOSED ADVISORY COUNCIL
Original Plan of Gear Likely to Be
Formulated-A Broad Conciliatory
Program of Reform.
Decided Not to Attempt General
Workmen's Strike.
PROPOSED ADVISORY COUNCIL

ST. PETERSBURG, July 27.-At the end
of long series of conferences between the
representatives of the central committees
of the social democrats, social revolution
lists. peasants league, workmen's councils
of Moscow and st. Petersburg. the group
of toll, members of the outlawed parla-
ment and professional leagues 1t was de-
cided not to attempt Immediately to sum-
mon the people to declare a general strike
armed uprising.
The determining factor in the decision
was the advice of the revolutionary military
committee, which reported that the time
was not quite ripe
II was decided, however, to energetcally
push preparations and to address manifes-
tos to the army and navy, peasants, work.
men and the people generally.
The manifesto 10 the peasants in sub
stance declares that the government. hav-
ing denied land freedom. has dissolved par
lament In which the peasants hopes were
Centered. and they now had no reason to
wait any longer.
The manifesto TO the soldiers and sail
ors tells them that they are brothers of
the masses who are fighting for liberty and
took an oath not only to defend the empe-
ror, but the country, and that 1t is their
duty now to side with the people
general manifesto to the nation says
the moment has arrived when the people
must take liberty into their own hands
separate address was issued to the Cos
sacks.
1t develops that at the final conference
there was considerable discussion. The rail-
road men and large proportion of the
workmens organizations thought that the
duty OF taking the initiative fell to the
peasantry. as the proletariat in the cities
had already made sacrifices for the cause,
but the representatives of the Peasants
League pointed out how impossible it was
In the midst OF harvest work for the poor
peasants to leave the fields without making
starvation next winter certain for them
selves and their families
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
WARREN, OHIO, EXCITED
Over Finding Of Headless Body Of
Man in Berry Patch.

WARREN, Ohio, July 2T.-Much excite
ment prevails today at Leavittsburg, Ohio,
near here as a result OF the finding of the
headless body of man in berry patch.
The head was later found in nearby
hay field. Both body and head were badly
decomposed.
In the pockets were found letters show
ing that the man was Albert Kennedy of
Ellis Mo. He had recently been living at
Mantau, where a brother now resides.
Kennedy is known to have had $500 just
before his death. Only 70 cents and a sill
yer watch were found in the pockets of the
dead man.
Kennedy went west few weeks ago to
sell his farm, and he intended to bring his
daughter back to Ohio with him. If LIS
daughter accompanied him, she has disap-
peared. The police have taken steps to
find if the girl accompanied her father and,
If So to learn what has become of her
Kennedy was last seen in Kansas City
on June 26. 1t Is supposed that he was
inveigled away from the station at Leav-
ittsburg, where he was to have changed
cars. and then killed for his money. 1t is
believed that a dog may have carried the
head away from the body
Kennedy was temperate, quiet man of
about fifty. His unclaimed baggage,
checked through. from Chicago, has been
held at the Mantau station for two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
AGAINST YELLOW PRESS.
Observation by Gaekwar of Baroda
on Leaving America.

NEW YORK, July 2T.-The Gaekwar of
Baroda. his wife and suite sailed today
for Liverpool on the Cedric. The East
Indian ruler spent about ten weeks in this
country visiting various cities. The chief
object of his visit was to study American
methods of education.
In an interview before his departure the
gaekwar expressed himself regarding the
newspapers Of this country:
while the American press is excellent .
he said, though inquisitive, believe that
your so-called yellow press is doing harm
1t is purveying sensationalism, rather than
seeking to instruct While the press should
seek TO interest the higher class, it should
also seek to instruct the lower class, for
they should be educated as well as amused
This end cannot be attained by printing
sensational stories, murders elopements,
police cases and items which appeal to the
lowest rather than the highest in men,
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ROOT WELCOMED AT RIO.
The Secretary Of State Was Cheered
by Thousands.

RIO DE JANEIRo, July 21.-The United
States cruiser Charleston with Secretary
Root on board, entered the harbor from
Bahia at ! O'clock this morning, and was
saiuted with nineteen guns from the fort.
Inc American ambassador. Mr.. Griscom,
and the Brazilian ambassador to the United
States, Senior Nabuco. went on board the
Charleston at $3.50. which was soon sur
rounded by hundreds of noisy launches and
ferryboats crowded with people anxious to
greet the American Secretary OF State.
The latter and his family, ACCOMPANIED by
Senior Nabuco. landed In the thirty-oar
royal barge John vi amidst the saIutes Of
the assembled warships including those of
Brazil, Germany and Argentina.
On landing Mr. Root was welcomed by
Gen. Rio Branco, the Brazilian foreign min
ister as the representative of President
lAives. A reception was then held beneath
floral arch at the landing place, which
was surrounded by troops and many thou
sands of cheering people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
PRIMARY IN TEXAS.
New Election Law Effective Tomor.
row for First Time.

DALLAS, Texas. July 27.-For the first time
In the history of Texas, primary election
will be held throughout the state tomorrow.
This VIII be by the democratic party, which
is required by the new election law to so
nominate It's candidates. Because of the
overwhelming majorities of that party the
result viii be conclusive from the selection
of all the officers from United States sena-
tor to constable. and the general election in
November will be perfunctory. Under the
party rule in this state the legislature elects
as United States senators whomsoever ma
jority Of the democratic voters may choose.
Senator Bailey has no opponent.
All minority parties will also hold precinct
conventions tomorrow, as they are not regu-
lated by law save as to the time they shall
hold conventions.
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FIVE YEARS FOR BROCK.
Former Bank Cashier is Sentenced at
Philadeluhia

PHILADELPHIA. JuR 27.-George p.
Brock former cashier of the Doylestown
Pa.) National Bank who was convicted
of misapplying funds Of the institution.
was today sentenced to FIVE years imprison-
ment at hard labor by Judge Mcpherson in
tho United States district court An APP
peal was at once taken to the United
States court OF appeals and Brock waa
released on $4,000 ball pending an appeal.
Harry Lear. former president OF the
bank, was convicted OF a like offense and
was recently refused new trial by the
court OF appeals, Lear, unless an appeal
Is taken to the United State Supreme
Court, win begin q five-year term Of Inn
prisonment on August 20.
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APPLICATION IN BANKRUPTCY
Filed by Former Partner of Senator
Elkins and Others.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27-George G.
Hadley, one time partner of Senator Stephen
B. Elkins. Richard B. Kerens, both of West
Virginia, and Henry Gassaway Davis candi-
date for Vice President on the Parker ticket,
flied an application In bankruptcy yesterday.
He states that his liabilities amount to
24,54o. The better portion of this amount
is represented by Indebtedness to the Tarry-
town National Bank of Tarrytown, n. Y.
The papers in the application declare that
the applicant is copartner with the named
politicians in 26oo0 acres of coal lands In
West Virginia that were purchased some
twenty years ago for the sum of $30000
He declares that it has been impossible for
him 10 realize upon the property, In which
he holds a one-eig hteenth interest, and which
has increased In value tenfold since the
purchase was made.
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PROVED HIS ALIBI.
Suspect at Poughkeepsie Relieved OF
Gentry Murder Charge.

NEW YORK. July 27.-Investigation OF
the record OF the Metropolitan Street Rail-
way Company today showed that a man
who had given the name of Frank ]. Con-
stantine was at work In this city as a con-
ductor on street car ON The night of
January 6, on which night Mrs. Louise
Gentry was murdered In Chicago. Con-
stantine is under arrest In Poughkeepsie
on a charge of having committed the
crime, but declared yesterday that he was
in New York on January O.
The record OF his trips bearing his sigma.
ture are on file in the Office of the street
railway company and have been seen by an
attorney representing him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
Sale of Norfolk Terminal Denied.


NORFOLK, Va, July 27.-Col. w. j.
Payne OF Richmond. president of the Nor
folk and Atlantic Terminal Company, while
In Norfolk today on his way to Newport
News said: There is absolutely no truth
in the report that there has ever been any
conference here or elsewhere between
President Williams OF the Norfolk and
Portsmouth Traction Company and myself
regarding amy proposition to sell the line in
which / am interested. The only conference
between US was wholly and entirely upon
the subject of a proposed joint use of cer-
tain street railway tracks In Norfolk, and
no thought of sale or merger has been en-
terfained =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
Pretender's Forces Routed.

LONDON. July IA dispatch to a news
agency from Tangier, Morocco, says that
a serious all-day long engagement has oc-
CURED near Muluya. and that the pretend
er.s forces were completely routed with
heavy loss by the sultans troops, who az
terward paraded the district with rebels
heads stuck on their bayonets as trophies
of the victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
WELLS, FARGO 4 co. CASE.
Request for Writ Denied to Stock
holders in HrnokIvn.

NEW YORK. July 27-An application
made by stockholders OF Wells. Fargo Il
Co. for . writ Of mandamus compelling the
officers OF the company to submit Hs books
Justice White In Brooklyn.
The application Was made In beRak OF
Robert w. Pomeroy of Buffalo ana Albert
JosephHon. Their counsel said IN court
the assets Of the company Counsel also
asserted that the company should pay q
dividend larger than per cent Justice
White ruled that the writ could only issue
In New York county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
LAYING DOWN THEIR ARMS.
Restoring Peace Status In Central
American Republics

A cablegram received at the State Depart
ment today from United States Minister
Merry, at Acajutla, stated that disarrna-
ment of Salvador. Honduras and Guate-
mala would be completed tomorrow, and
the United States steamship Marblehead
would leave Acajutla with the minister
aboard. 1t is supposed that he will be land
ed at La Lioertad. Salvador. from the
ship as she proceeds to her regular station
at Panama q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27

delay that the officers missed the night
train on which they expected TO take WILL
Jams to Cullman.
This gave the condemned mans son
Frank an opportunity to secure a writ OF
haneas corpus from Criminal Judge wea-
yer, who issued the writ at midnight and
ordered hearing for today to inquire into
Williams sanity. This writ served to stay
the execution Troops slept on their arms
all night, having been ordered by the gov
ernor to accompany the sheriff and pris-
oner to Cuilman to preserve order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
{ NAMED FOR CONGRESS.
Democrats of Sixth IN. CO. District
Hold All-Night Session.

RALEIGH. N. C., July 27.--After an all
night session the democratic convention OF
the sixth congressional district today Mons
mated H. L. Goodwin of Harnet county for
Congress on the s54th ballot. Mr.. Goodwin
defeats q. B. Patterson. VINO has represent
ed the district for the past four years.
The convention began balioting early last
night and adjourned at o'clock this morn
ing until o, when the Goodwin forces de-
veloped sufficient strength to secure the
nomination..
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PARDoNED BY PALMA.
Americans Charged With Violation of
Law in Isle Of Pines.

Jacob Sleeper. United States consul gen.
eral at Havana. has cabled the State De-
partment that President Palma today grant
ed an unconditional pardon to the Ameri-
can girl, Miilie Brown. and the other Amer
leans who were imprisoned on the Isle of
Pines for setting up private telegraph lines.
This action was taken at the request of
the United States government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27
80 HURT IN TRAIN WRECK.
Two May Die From Injuries-Defec
tive Switch.

SPRINGFIELD. Mo-, July 27.-Thirty per-
sons were injured two of them fatally, In
the partial wreck of west-bound st. Louis
and San Francisco passenger train last
night The fatally injured are: r. ]. Thorp
OF Monticello, Mo, and Mrs. Kate Sholtey.
The wreck was caused by defective
switch. Three coaches passed over in safe
ty, but the fourth left the track and turned
over This coach contained about sixty pas
sengers and all CT them suffered slight IN
juries. Two sleeping cars did not leave the
track
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AN OLD RESIDENT DEAD
JAMES A. CONNER, NINETY YEARS
OF AGE, PASSES AWAY.

James A. Conner OF 507 Rhode Island
avenue, who was more than ninety years
of age, died shortly after 9 o'clock last
evening. With him at the time was his
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Humphrey, and two
members of her family. The funeral Will
occur at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from
Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church, Pre-
siding Elder H R. Nailor and Rev. J. A.
Price officiating.
Mr. Connor was a native of West Vir-
ginia, having been born in Barber county
January 13, 1916. His father died when he
was a child, and he was reared on a farm
by two of his uncles. After he had attained
his majority he decided to seek his fortune
elsewhere. He first went to Frederick, and
while attending church there met his fu-
ture wife. He was so attracted by her
that he concluded to remain In that city,
and November 10, 1841, he was married. His
wife and himself celebrated the golden an
niversary Of their wedding in this city in
1901, entertaining large number of
friends. Mrs. Conner died about tp,o years
thereafter
Shortly after his marriage Mr. Conner
moved to Philadelphia, where he engaged
in driving a stage. AS there We're prac-
tically no railroads then, the stage was the
chief mode of transportation. and THE routes
well developed. He was III charge of the
stage between Philadelphia and Harris
burg, and later between the Quaker city
and Baltimore.
Removes TO Bdlt1mOre.
Mr. Conner went to Baltimore iTi 1874 to
start a stage route between that city and
Washington, but he gave up the project.
He had many exciting experiences, and it
was his custom in later years to tell Of the
same.
Mr.. Conner and his wife moved to this
city July 81 1S45. He bought a horse and
wagon and started In the express business,
carrying freight from the wharves to the
stores and houses. In that business he was
successful. After a few years, however,
he gave 1t UP and started work as plum
ber. He took two of his sons s-in-law in
business with him. and for many years was
prominent In the business in this city.
About twenty years ago he retired. For
many years he lived with his daughter,
Mrs. Humphrey, on Rhode Island avenue,
where he died.
Three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Humphrey.
Mrs. Mary McClelland and Mrs. ]. A. Ana
dale; ten grandchildren and ten great
grandchildren, survive him.
During his long life Mr.. Conner was an
active church member. He identified him.
self with the Hamline M. e. Church in this
city and for thirty-six consecutive years
was trustee of that church. He was also
member of the Jonadabs and OF the Asso-
citation of Oldest Inhabitants. and until re-
Gently was regular in his attendance at the
meetings of the organizations mentioned.
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JOCKEY MAHER RODE WINNER.
Won the Liverpool Cup at the July
Meeting

LONDON, July 27.--At the Liverpool July
meeting today, Lord Derby's Chaucer, rid
den by the American jockey, Maher, won
the Liverpool cup. a handicap of 1,4OO SOW
ereigns, one mile and three furlongs. We
locity was second and Dinneford was third.
Nine horses started. Chaucer, which was
a comparatively outsider, won a hard
fought race by neck from the favorite.
Velocity.
Dinneford was three quarters of a length
behind. The betting was to i against
Chaueer, to i against Velocity and 6
to l against Dinneford.
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Trial Of so-Called lee Trnst.

JACKSoNyILLE. Fla. July 27.-The
trial Of the Jacksonville so-cailed ice trust
on second information filed. charging vio-
lation of the antitrust laws, is still on be-
fore the criminal court here. The state
concluded its evidence today. The defense
which began Immediately. will probably
take until Saturday evening.
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ALLEGED SUGAR REBATES.
Three Indictments Returned at New
York Today

NEW YORK, July 27.-The federal grand
jury today returned to the United States
court three indictments which are reported
to have been found as the result Of an in
vestigation of alleged rebating on sugar
rom the American Sugar Refining Com
pany.
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Award to a Local Company.

The naval bureau of yards and docks to-
day awarded to the Rickets Engineering
Company of this city the contract for sup
plying the boilers and other appurtenances
for the power plant at the Charleston Is. C.)
navy yard. The amount of the bid was s72.-
$50. For the same plant an award was
made to the General Electric Company OF
schenectady, N, T., for generating sets at
$54, TO.
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s1as.o 900 Fire at Maryville, Tenn.

MARyyILI.E.. Tenn. July 2T.-F'ire today
destroyed the county courthouse, Harper, S
department store and warehouse and sew
erai other buildings. Loss Si25.01o, partial
ly insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-27

Germany Neutral.
MOSCOW, July 27.--The German consul
here published a letter today denying the
report that Emperor William had advised
the emperor to dissolve parliament. and
stating that he was authorized to say that
Germany did nothing to encourage the
Russian government to take that step.
Member of Parliament Arrested.
BREST-LITOVSK, Russia, July I'm.
Kondreschux member Of the outlawed
parliament, has been arrested In neigh
boring village for melting the peasantry to
rise The prisoner was removed to the
fortress.
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Germany Neutral.

has been sent to Cronstadt, in view of the
ugly temper of the sailors there.