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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
Revolutionists Hold CITY.
WORK FAR BEHIND.
Clerks Transferred to the Division of
Dead Letters.

Mr. De Graw, the fourth assistant post
master general. in handling the business of
the division of dead letters, which was
transferred to his bureau in the recent re-
organization of the department., has found
that the clerical force in that division Is
insufficient to conduct the work expedi-
tiously.
In the past many clerks in the depart
ment have considered undesirable an as
signment to the division of dead tiers.
Mr.. DeGraws idea. however. Is to place
this division on an equal footing with the
other divisions of the bureau, and with
that end In view has transferred to 1t a
number OF good clerks from other portions
of the bureau.
The dead letter division Is about 100000
letters behind at the present time-that Is,
there are on hand about 10000 letters that
have not been opened. and more are coming
in every day. The division has handled
nearly 100000 letters SO far this fiscal
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
VALUABLE PROPERTY SOLD.
Old "Buzzard's Roost" Plot Sold for
100000.

What Is known as Buzzards' Roost." the
old range of buildings at the northeast cor
ner of 9th and e streets northwest. has
been sold by David Moore, real estate bro
ker. for Mr.. Samuel Ross. The name of the
purchaser is not given. but the deed of
transfer which was placed on record TODAY
states that Geo. f. Emmons and others.
trustees, transfer the property to George
w. Montgomery.
1t has frontage of 100 feet on 9th street
and depth of So feet on E street. and It is
said to be the intention of the new owner
TO improve the property by the erection of
buildings for business purposes. While no
consideration Is mentioned in the deed, 1t Is
borhood of 100000, which would make the
per foot price about $12
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06

Mr. Hull here gives the court decision
allowing the claim for the maintenance Of
his father.
Under this decree the only property left
by my father was ordered Sold and under
the direction of the courts the proceeds
were applied as ordered by the court, and
the court made the final order In the prem
Uses as follows" (Mr. Hull here gives the
court order)
"On family matters l cannot enter into
any controversy with others. There are
things which come into the lives of families
which cause profound sorrow and regret.
and the mantle Of charity and silence can
only make them endurabie | again be-
speak tte confederate and charitable judg-
ment of the great public in considering the
acts of my sister in this most regrettable
affair"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
PERMANENCY OF TENURE.
Proposed Change in Chinese Diplo
matte and Consular Service.

Information reaches here from Picking
that the Chinese government is considering
an important change in the conduct of its
diplomatic and consular service. Instead
of the terms of the diplomatic and consular
agents being temporary, as is now the case
1t Is proposed to make their tours of duty
permanent and permit the diplomats and
consuls to remain at their posts as long as
their conduct of affairs Is satisfactory. In
that event the term of Sir Chentung LANG
Cheng, the minister at Washington, would
not be cut short within a year or more, as
would be the case should the present sys-
TEN remain unamended.
Nothing has been heard here about the re-
port that China proposes to elevate her
ministers at London and Washington to the
grade of ambassadors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
Army orders.

Capt. James A. Goodin. 7th Infantry,
First Lieut.. Alfred Aloe, 18th Infantry:
First Lieut.. Thomas ]. Fealy, LIST Infantry.
and Second Lieut.. Thomas T. Duke. 9Th In
fantry. have been ordered 20 examination
for promotion. 9sas
Veterinarian Daniel LIE May. Artillery
Corps. has been relieved from duty at Fort
Douglas. Utah, and ordered to accompany
the 18th and 10Th Batteries, Field Artillery.
to Fort D.. A. RUSSELL Wyo.
Chief Trumpeter James Smith, Sth Band
Artillery Corps. upon his own application
bag been placed upon the retired list, by
dtection of the President. under the. pro-
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Retirement Of Capt. Keene.

Can't. Henry C. Keene. oath Infantry, sta
toned at Fort Harrison. Mont, has been
n,aced ON the retired list Of the army on &C
count of disability incident to the service
He was born in South America, but was
annointed to the Military Academy IN Sep
TENDER. 1881 from Massachusetts Gradu-
ting In July 1885, he was appointed sec
rd Uautenant in the oath Infantry and
reached the grade of captain In that regi-
ment In March. 1893.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
Ten More Torpedo Boats Proposed

A Dill. introduced in the House TO-DAY by
Representative Roberts OF Massacbpsatt.
to further increase the efficiency OF the
navy, provides for the purchase by the
government of ten torpedo boats of the
greatest practicable speed. and of not less
than 120 tons displacement. The sum OF
x3,1O0.O0o is appropriated and the boats
must be purchased from an American firm.
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YERKES' HOSPITAL.
Institution Provided for in Will to Be
Built at Once.

NEW YORK, January 6.-The great hos
pital provided for In the will of the late
Charles Il. Yerkes, the tractioh promoter
who died In this city last week, will be
built at once. 1t will be located in the bor-
ough of the Bronx. This announcement
was made today by Dr. ]. e. Janvrin
speaking for Mrs. Yerkes. DR.. Janvrin said
that beginning will be made just as soon
as the estate of Mr.. Yerkes is settled, in
stead of waiting until after Mrs. Yerkes'
death. as provided In the WILL
He said that the projected hospital was
entirely Mrs. Yerkes own idea and tina,
Mr.. Yerkes In making provision for the hos
pital in his will was only carrying out Mrs.
Ierkes' idea and desire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
To Punish Disloyal EMPLOYEES.

Additional safeguards are thrown about
the secrecy of government crop reports by
bill! which Representative BurIeson of
Texas has introduced in the House. The
measure provides not only for the punish
ment Of government employees who divulge
secret information before its official pub
hcation. but also provides punishment for
employees who use this Information In oper-
ating on the stock markets even If it Is not
given to other persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
Coming Pay Corps Examination.

An examination Of candidates for an
poIntment in the pay corps of-tte-navy be-
gins in this city next week to fill sixteen
vacancies in the grade of assistant pay
master. Pay Director E. B. Rogers Is
president OF the board to conduct the ex-
animation. It Ii planned to reopen the
school of application for Junior pay. off,
GERS in Washington about February Is,
when the successful candidates will be
given q course of instruction preparatory
to 16a1r assignment to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
Naval Movements.

The new armored cruiser West Virginia
ana the collier Hannibal are at Hampton
Roads: the torpedo boat destroyers Hop
kins. Truxtun, Stewart. Lawrence. Mac
5onouah and Worden at Pine Beach, Va;
the Monadnock at Canton, and the tug Po-
tomac OF the Dewey towing fleet at Ber-
mrda -se
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
Boy Charged with Murder.

CHICAGO, January Ga dispatch to the
Tribune from Dallas. Tex, says: Ollie
Ciaywell, fourteen years old last night
stabbed Carl Owens. aged thirteen. and is
IA Jail, charged with murder. The boys
were employed In the Texas Pacific general
Offices. Some one pinned placard on
young ClaywelPs back reading kick me-"
The Owens boy kicked, and a fight started
The boys were separated. but met in the
street and the stabbing followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
Quiet Conditions at Warsaw.

A cabled report from the United States
consulate at Warsaw, in Russian Poland,
dated the Sd instant states that the work
mems unions have ordered the resumption
OF work and the factories have been re-
opened The extreme socialist influence
appears to have been weakened. No great
trouble is anticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06
The Dewey Holding It's own.

The Navy pepartment has received q
message by wireless telegraph from the
United States steamer Glacier, one OF the
ships towing the dry dock Dewey to the
Philippines. dated January 4. S:10 PM:
.sBad weather Heavy winds and set west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06

Increasing batteries on Scout Ships.
Announcement Is made at the Navy De-
partment OF an important change In the
battery for the scout ships recently au-
thorized by Congress. In addition to the e.
Inch guns, I'VE or six of which viii 10 I'M
s sa On sacn Scout raere ,n ny % ,s,; e
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Holiday Closing In st. Petersburg

ST PETERSBURG. January 0.-All the
factories. mills and other Industrial enter
prises closed today for the holidays The
employers at q general meeting decided not
to open their establishments. in vtew OF fhR
threats of disorder. until after January q.
the anniversary Of Red Sunday"
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UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Serious Condition of Affairs Along ST.
berian Railway.

ST. PETERSBURG, January Con &C.
count of the serious condition of affairs on
the Siberian railroad many stations OF
which are In a condition of anarchy, seven
teen districts through which the line passes
from the Cral mountains to Lake Baikal, a
distance of 1,s00 miles, have been placed
under martial law.
The project of RostoT- on-Don, Count Pill
lar Won Pilhau, has been dismissed Gen
Dracheffski, who was retired from the man.
agement of the Finnish railroad on the de-
mand of the Firms when their reforms were
granted, succeeds Count Won Pilhau
Revolutionists Hold City.
ODESSA, January 8.-The steamer Nicho-
las, which arrived here today from the eau
casus, reports that Novorossiysk, Caucasia
is completely in the hands of the revolu-
tionists. The governor and the other Rus
sian authorities have fed and NJ. LiboYitch
has been chosen mayor by the populace
Train Service Re-Established.
MOSCOW, January 6.-Train service ON all
lines running out of Moscow has been re-
established.
priest named Kagansli. who was treas
urer of the local strike committee has been
arrested at Perovo. three miles east of Mos
COW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06

Ocean Steamship Movements
NEW YORK. January 6.--Arrived: Phila-
delphia from Southampton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-06

The sworn statement below shows that
the circulation of The Star is what 1t is
claimed to be. The Stars circulation is
much greater than that of any other paper
published in Washington. and The Star Is
read more thoroughly than and has double
the number of readers of any other paper
published in Washington, whether morn
Ing or evening. Fifteen thousand of Tho
Stars regular subscribers take no other
Washington paper whatever, depending
upon The Star alone for news and 4dver-
ct
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S5,8@

/ solemnly swear that the above state
ment represents only the number of comics
of THE EVENING STAR circulated dur
ing the six secular days ending Friday.
January 5, 10o6-that is. the number of
copies actually sold. delivered, furnished
or mailed. for valuable consideration. to
bona fide purchasers or subscribers-and
that the copies so counted are not return
able to or remain In the office unsold.
J. WHIT. HEBRON,
Business Manager,
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sixth day of January, AID. 1905.
Z. e. RAMEY,
(Seal.) Notary Public.
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Circulation of The Evening Star"

(Seal.)
Evening capital., 1906-11-01

The issue of the Baltimore Amer
lean today says
Congressman Syndey T.. Mudd is
i'm rceiept of letter address TO him
by a gentleman high. in congressional
circles in Washington which reveals
the important fact that Mr.. Gompers,
the president Of the American Feder-
alton of Labor, is Democrat, has
been a Democrat since he was natur-
allied as a citizen, and yet he expects
Republican members OF the labor
unions TO follow him in his opposition
to the reelection of about fifty Repub-
lican congressman, of whom Mr..
Mudd is one.
The letter was voluntarily prepared
and came TO Mr. AIudd as surprise.
It's author is well advised of every
movement in Congress and in labor
circles. As he does not care to incur
the i'll will OF Mr.. Gompers and the
prospect of having his name appear
upon the black list of the president of
the federation, he has requested that
his name shall not be divulged- The
statement is valuable. not only because
it exposes the motives Of Mr.. Com
pers, but also because it contains a
justifiablc warning TO labor unions
not to participate in partisan politics.
whether 10 aid the Republican party
or the Democratic party. The letter
contains a recognition Of the rights of
laboring men to organize, and is
throughout a dignified statement Of
facts.
The American publishes the main
features OF tie communication.
Evening capital., 1906-11-01
ASK EXECUTIVE CIEMENCY
Governor Holds Official Day And
Grants Pardon.

Governor Wariield gave his attention
to Official business at the state House
until noon today and then left 20 at
tend meeting Of the board Of directors
of the House of Correction. He at
tended 10 several applications for eN-
ecutivc clemency thatwere bcofre him
and also transacted n large amount
of official business.
The Governor issued pardon to
John Il. Grifiith, convicted of false
prctense by the Criminal Court Of
Baltimore City, and gave the pardon
to the wife OF Griflith, who was pres
ent this morning. She is woman
OF evident refinement and was over
come by her feelings when the Coy
ernor told her that he would pardon
her husband.
Griffith was engaged i'm the real cs~
tate business in Baltimore city and
sold an interest in IL TO III. Clay
Brown, who was induced TO pay a con-
siderable sum for IL by what the jury
held to false entries in the books Of
the business. Upon the discovery of
this ne demanded his money and upon
failure to meet this demand, caused
Grinith's arrest. Grinith was SEN
tenced To serve term OF three years
in the pcnitentiary, beginning during
January, 1905. lie has, therefore,
served about twenty months.
The ease WAS investigated by Mr..
Frank V. Rhodes. who made favor
able report on it. Many citizens Of
prominence recommended clemency
and Grifiith is assured of good posi-
hion and will leave the state 90 ac-
cept ii as as soon rs released. The
prosecuting witness Joined in the re-
quest for a pardon.
The Governor also pardoned Albert
Ruehl, who was convicted of larceny
by the Criminal Court OF Baltimore
city during September, 1908, and sen
tenced To serve thirteen months in
the Maryland Pcnitentiary. The ap-
plication for his pardon was largely
singned by citizens of standing.
Upon the recommendation of a COM
mittee composed of Justices White,
Cox and Packard, 10 whom the
matter was referred by the Governor,
William Hall, colorod, confined I'm
Jail for a term of three months, from
September last by Justice keplinger,
on the charge of assaulting his wife,
was released. His wife saw the Gov
ernor some time ago and said the as
sault was committed while he was un-
der the influence of liquor and she and
her family were i'm need of his support.
Ii is understood that hereafter the
Governor will hold his official day
on Wednesday instead of Thursday.
Evening capital., 1906-11-01
Mr.. BANNON SURRENDERS
he Is Held For Court On Charge Of
EmbezzlemeDt.

Mr. James p. Bannon, lawyer and
Anne Arundel county politician, sur
rendered himself yesterday afternoon
10 Captain Humphrey. at detective
headquarters. Baltimore, 10 answer
tho charge of embezzling $l.929. %
from the estate OF Theodore l.. III
manus.
The warrant for the arrest Of the
attorney was sworn ont before Jus
tice Grammar on Monday by Mr..
Robert II. McAIanus, Of the United
states Fidelity and Guaranty Com
pany. When he learned Of the exist
ence of the warrant Mr.. Bannon
went to headquarters, where ne SAID
ne was ready 10 be arraigned before
Justice Grammar.
Detective Hogan took Ar. Bannon
to the station house, but no evidence
was heard in the MATTER. Bail was
fixed al s. 600, as the attorney waived
examination hy the magistrate. lie
was released for court
Evening capital., 1906-11-01
A SLOPPY FIELD.
The Midshipmen Play In 0iIskins
And Boots.

The midshipmen appeared for prac-
tice on the football field yesterday
afternoon in oilskins and gum boots
in cold rain and on sloppy field.
The practice was good, however r.
under the circumstances.
Advantage was taken OF the presence
OF Olcott. the ex Yale guard, during
tile first part of the afternoon for drill
ing the linemen in putting their OPP
ponents out of the play. Later there
was brisk lineup for about fifteen
minutes, during which there was no
score. Richardson was taken from
fullbacl1 and tried at right end. Both
Richardson and Northcroft have done
SO well at full as defensive players
that it is hoped to keep them both on
the team if they continue to show the
same form.
Richardson S ability to carry the
ball will also add to the offensive
strength of the team. Captain Spen-
Ger was in football clothes, but did
not get into the scrimmage. Lange
attracted attention by his playing at
half for the Scrubs yesterday after
noon. He ran back one kickoff for
forty yards and made other good gains
against the regulars.
Evening capital., 1906-11-01
BOOKS CLOSED TODAY.
No More Applications For Foot Bali
Tickets Hcnored.

The books OF the Navy Atheitic As
| sociation closed today and no more
| applications for football tickets will
| be honored for the Army Navy game
at Franklin Field, December l. Ii is
said that more than i, 300 applications
for tickets to the Army Navy foot
ball game have been made this years
a much larger number than last year.
Last year il was found that the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania could not
supply seats enough to accommodate
the Army and Navy contingent, and a
change was made, the game being
played at Princeton. The athletic
authorities of Princeton allowed over
a thousand more tickets To each of the
academies than did Pennsylvania, but
the transportation facilities were
wretchcd.
The athletic associations aT West
Point and Annapolis this year each
have about 1000 tickets TO dispose of.
The Navy officials will begin the
distribution of its share two weeks
hence. The 800 applications now
al hand are mostly from naval officers
and others who are members OF the
association, who, with the student
body of midshipmen. viii be supplied
with tickets first.
There are nearly 500 midshipmen,
and according to present calculations
each of them viii receive three
tickets. The middies alone viii con-
sumo about ?, 400 of the tickets. The
members of the association Will be
allotted four apiece, SO that the full
quota Will be we'll used up. The
usual number of civilians have applied
for tickets, and they will be looked
after as far as possible with the tickets
remaining after the main distribution.
The members Of the association and
midshipmen contribute TO the fund
for the support of athletics at the Ma
val Academy.
Evening capital., 1906-11-01
Moving Pictures Tonight.

Manager HoIIebaugh takes great
pleasure in recommending TO his pa
irons The Biograph Moving Pictures,
which will be seen at the Colonial
Theatre tonight and tomorrow night.
This company presented at the Colo
niaI last season series Of moving
pictures that were instructive and
interesting. Pictures of travel abroad,
also a number of comic ones. They
will positively give an entire change
OF program each evening and also q
children's S matinee tomorrow At j.5O
o'clock At the small price Of 10, 20
and so cents. If you miss this exhi-
bition yon viii miss a great deal
Evening capital., 1906-11-01
plEBES DEFEATED.
St. Johns Scrubs Play Plebes a
Good Game.

In wcli-played game yesterday
afternoon the ST. Johns scrub team
defeated the Plebcs, the Navy fourth
class men, by score Of To o. ST.
Johns scored safety in the first
half, and in the second Stone dropped
q nice field goal. Warield was the
best ground gamer for the collegians,
and Ruhl also did we'll. Brown
made several good runs for the mid
shipmen. The line-up:
ST. John So Schancr, /. c. 3; Joncs,l.
t. Bonnet, /. e.; Smith, e.; Meal
pine. +. g.; IIarrett, r. l.; Bowen, r.
s. Austin. d. b.; Warfield, !. h.. Z:
Ruhl, r. h. :; Stone, (. b.
Plebes-Strickian /. e.; scott,
D. e.; Niles, |. r.; Roeseh. e.. Brown,
r. e.: Langw wortlIy, r. t.; kilduff, r.
e. Jones, q. b.; Brown, !. h.; Grey,
Z. h.. Brouzen, Young, +. b.
Evening capital., 1906-11-01

The Ladies Aid Society Of ST.
Martins German Lutheran Church
will give an oyster supper tonight IN
the lower room of the church on
Francis. street. 4 good supper will
be furnished for 20 cents, and sup
pcrs viii be sent out If dishes are
furnished. The Germans are noted foI
their good suppers. Don't get your
supper home tonight and tomorrow
night, but take il at the German
Church, Francis street.
Evening capital., 1906-11-01

There were two marriages perform
ed yesterday afternoon and evening al
the parsonage of Maryland Avenue
NJ. T.. Church by the pastor, the Rev.
John T.. Walsh. The first wedding
was that of Mr.. William Heisskoff,
and Miss Alice Frantum. both of this
city. The other couple was Mr.. Henry
4. Jones and Miss Sophia b. Dawson,
both of near Mayo, this county.