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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
CONTROVERSY OVER CANAL.
Chairman ,Tawney Will Oppose the
Sea Level Proposition.

The sundry civil bill, when reported from
the House committee on appropriations
will not contain anything suggesting the
type of canal to be constructed at Panama.
1t will appropriate for the canal on the
basis OF the lock system. Chairman Taw-
ney has made an inquiry, and is convinced
that large majority favors lock canal.
and any attempt to amend the bill so as to
provide for sea level canal will fail.
A number of senators have inquired of
Mr. Tawney what would be the effect OF
an amendment in the Senate to the sundry
civil bill providing for sea level canal.
stating that it was quite probable that a
majority of the Senate favored that type.
In reply Mr.. Tawney said that the Sen-
ate would be obliged to recede or tho
House would, by vote. have to instruct
him &c accept such an amendment, as he
would oppose any proposition of that kind
In an appropriation bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
NAMED MIXED TICKET
PENNSYLVANIA PROHIBITION.
lists IN CONVENTION.

HARRISBURG. Pa, May A.-The prohi-
bition state convention today nominated a
mixed ticket for the state Offices to be voted
for at the next general election. William
II. Berry, democrat who was elected state
treasurer as fusionist last November, was
named for governor; Homer L. Castle, pro-
hibitionist, of Pittsburg, was nominated for
lieutenant governor; Representative Will
liam T. Greasy. democrat, of Catawissa, for
auditor general, and ex-Representative E.
A. Corey. jr., republican of Wilkesbarre,
for secretary Of internal affairs.
Castles nomination for governor was re-
garded as a certainty until conference of
the party leaders was called last night to
outline the work for the convention. After
remaining in session until 1 o'clock this
morning the conference decided on Berry.
Ihis was satisfactory to Castle and his
friends, and the remainder Of the ticket was
framed up by the leaders with little trouble.
1T is their hope that this ticket will be in
dorsed by the democratic state convention,
which assemblies here on June 27.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
TO LIGHTEN THE PESO.
Silver in It Worth More Than Its
Face Value.

The Senate committee on Philippines to-
day decided to report favorably the bill
prepared by the War Department and intro
duced by Senator Lodge relating to the
silver coinage in the Philippine Islands
Secretary Taft was before the committee
and explained the necessity for the law.
Senator Lodge reported the bill to the
Senate and gave notice that he would call
1t up tomorrow. In response to a question
from Senator Patterson. he said that the
purpose of the bill is to authorize a reduc-
ton in the weight and fneness OF the silver
in the Philippine peso. This change is made
necessary, be said, by the rise In the price
oE silver. which rendered the coin Of greater
value tor the silver In II than a. money.
The xfsa he thought, would c0ut3nue to
Aneh an extent that Il viii drive the coin
ont cf the islAnds unless legislation = So
cured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
OHIO COAL WAR NOW ON
NON-UNION MINERS ARE GREET
ED WITH BULLETS.

SMITHFIELDs Ohio, May M.-The war
in the eastern Ohio coal fields Is on. After
a night of almost constant firing in the
hills, the Plum run mine was opened this
morning for the first time in seven weeks.
The non-union miners, 125 strong. marched
down the hill toward the pits under heavy
guard. They were greeted by fusillade
from the bushes.
The bullets whizzed among the trees and
imbedded themselves In the coal cars on
the Cleveland and Pittsburg railway siding.
The strike breakers hurried to cover.
The union men, worried by the unexpected
opening of the mine, hurried from the set
tement and gathered on the slopes above
the mine Their women folk, who were
picking UP coal about the pit entrances,
were ordered away. After the women had
gone, here and there from among the
bushes sounded the crack of revolvers. The
men behind were invisible.
A correspondent of the Cleveland News
driving into camp was fired upon from am
bush outside the dead line of the settle
ment. The bullets went high
How They Escaped Injury.
The fact that the hollow in which the
mine is situated is heavily overgrown with
underbrush saved the guards and nom
union men from harm as they were almost
If there is to be an actual battle it will
scarcely be before night when the nom
union men leave the mine. All preparations
are being made for active hostlities-
l. The great navy search lights have been
put in place one at the guard tent and the
other at the coal tipple in the hollow. They
will command three miles of surrounding
territory and are so arranged that they
cover the sweep of the Maxim gun.
Only a miracle saved loss of life In the
darkness of last night. Revolver bullets
pelted among the leaves of the underground
where the guards We're placed until near
daylight A party of guards stationed at a
cottage where thirty non-union miners were
sleeping discovered group of seven men
crawling through the high grass toward the
dwelling.
Emptied Revolvers and Rifles.
They emptied their revolvers and rifles
and sgnaled for help. The men had van
ished before the searchers found their trail
The guards declare they were warned that
an attempt would be made to dynamite the
cottages.
The four guards were discharged this
morning.
I'VE gave orders that there should be no
shooting until an ictual attack is made, -
said Superintendent Cox. I'VE are strain
ing every nerve to preserve peace.
Two mysterious strangers have Joined the
guard at the company's quarters. Unusual
conduct on their part has convinced the
company that they are spies, and they are
under surveillance. Charges and counter
charges of spying are being constantly In
terchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
SENATOR PLATT's DENIAL.
His Secretary Says He Had No Inter.
view as Stated

The following statement was sent to The
Star today by Senator Platt's secretary:
Senator Platt denies that he stated to
New York American reporter. as printed
In The Star last evening, that a man
should retire from public life when he is
d. good and ready The senator states
that he did not express himself at all on
the subject of resignation; that he did not
indulge In profanity, and that the alleged
interview was fabrication without any
foundation in fact. In short. IL the senator
were in the habit Of expressing himself
profanely he would pronounce the utter
ances attributed to him as lies; hut,
since he Is not addicted TO this practice.
he characterizes the interview. IN the Ians
guage OF the senior senator from Texas. u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
SECRETARY TAFT'S TRIP.
Will Examine Proposed Sites for Me-
MORALS on jamestown Island.

Secretary Taft will leave Washington at
o'clock next Sunday afternoon on the
United States ship Dolphin for jamestown
Island. Va, where he will make an exam
1nation of proposed sites for the monu-
ment to commemorate the original landing
of the English on that island He will be
accompanied by Mr.. James K. Taylor, su-
nervising architect Of the treasury, and
Spencer Cosby Of the Engineer Corps and
will he met on the island by Capt. Wins
low and other engineer omcers, who will ad-
wise him concerning the choice of site for
the monument the government Is to erect.
The Secretary Of War will return to
Washington next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
cAssATT TO CONTINUE TOUR.
Will Not Return From Europe for
Two Months.

LONDON, May PA. ]. Cassatt, presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, early In the week asked transat-
lantic line to reserve accommodation for
him on their steamer sailing May 26 as it
was possible he would have to cut his holi-
day short
Yesterday however, Mr.. Cassatt Cancelled
this booking and retained his original ac-
cen modation for two months hence. His
leaving for Paris yesterday was in conform
ity with his intentions when he arrived
in London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
ANTICIPATED WILLIAMS.
representative Curtis Made the Point
of No Quorum.

Speaker Cannon, with the memory of
yesterdays proceedings in his mind, took
a new tack today when the House of Rep
resentatives met by sending word to Mr..
Curtis of Kansas to raise the point of
no quorum when a division was de-
manded by Mr.. Williams (Miss.) on the
vote to resume consideration of the dip
lomatie and consular bill. Mr.. Curtis
made the point of mo quorum" taking
the wind out OF Mr.. Williams sails, the
cali of the House" proceeding under re =
publican demand instead of the demand
of the leader OF the minority. A quorum
was present, the vote being: Yeas 222
nays 81 ; present, 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
UNvE1LNG AT WINDSOR, ONT.
Americans and Canadians Fraterniz
ing Today

DETROIT. Mich, May 24-The Michigan
National Guard battalion located In this
city and the Michigan Naval Reserve Brig
ade are participating today in the cele-
bration of empire day at Windsor. Ontario,
just across the river from Detroit and are
fraternizing. parading and drilling with the
Royal Canadian Dragons from Toronto,
the 91st Highlanders' Regiment from Ham
ilton. Ont, who have come to Windsor for
the celebration and the 2ist Essex Fusi-
leers, located In Windsor.
The feature Of the celebration was the
urveiling of a memorial fountain erected
In memory of the Windsor men who served
In South Africa with the Canadian contin-
gent during the Boer war. Sir Frederick
Borden, minister of militia of the dominion,
and Mr.. r.. i. Sutherland speaker of the
house, were among the speakers at the un-
yelling ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
MILITARY ACADEMY BILL.
Senate Committee Grants Department.
Estimate for Improvements.

The Senate committee on military af-
fairs today finished consideration of the
military academy BILL and the report will
be made to the Senate as soon as 1t can
be prepared. The original provision of the
House bill appropriating $1,To0,00o for
completing and improving the academy
at West Point was adopted. The House
committee recommended an appropriation
of one and a half millions. but the House
struck out the entire amount. AS re-
stored by the Senate committee the esti-
mate of cost made by the War Depart
ment is granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
COURT HOUSE BURNED.
Further Details Of Big Fire at Fair
banks, Alaska.

SEATTLE, Wash, May 24.-United States
Marshal Perry received advices last night
from Fairbanks, Alaska, that the court
house was destroyed by fire and that only
one building is available for the court house
and prison purposes. The combination of
the safe was broken during the fire.
There are seventeen federal prisoners at
Fairbanks and Marshal Perry had been be-
sieged with kilograms from the Department
of Justice asking for particulars Of them.
Court officials at Fairbanks have been In
stiucted to secure temporary quarters and
house the prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
INJUNCTION MADE PERMANENT.
Action of Federal Court in Jockey
Clul Case.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 24.-Judge Evans
in the federal court today made per-
manent the injunction asked for by the
Douglass Park Jockey Club to restrain the
Kentucky racing commission from inter-
fering with the proposed meeting Of the
Douglass Park Club.
Judge Emns says there was no real or
legal reason for the commission refusing
the Douglass Park Club dates. and that such
action u Ft0tAtion of the fourteenth
amendment to the Constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Accident to Midshipman.
SpeeIal Dlspateh to The Star.


ANNAPOLIS, Md, May 24.-Mdshipman
William +. Amsden Of Abitine, Kansas,
member of the second, now the senior class
OF the naval academy, met with severe
accident in the machine shop yesterday
afternoon by which he lost parts of three
fingers on the right hand-th index, middle
and ring fingers. Mfdshipman Amsden for
some reason, inserted his fingers in the
under machinery of blower and they were
caught between the eogs. The injured
naidshipmaa Is one of the best rifle shots In
the academy and also an excellent gymnast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
SIX CHILDREN POISONED.
One Dangerously Ill From Eating Pot
Cheese

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEWARK. N. j.. May 24.-.Six children of
George r. Burdiek of 20 Camden street
were taken violently Ill yesterday, and
physician who was called in said they were
suffering from ptomaine poisoning.
On Investigation 1t was found that the
family had eaten pot cheese, purchased of a
milk dealer. The oldest child, a boy of ten,
and Clinton. a three-year-old. seem to be In
the most dangerous condition. Inspectors
from the board of health will make a thor
ough investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
JUSTICE BROWNS SUCCESSOR.
No Conclusion Reached Regarding
Secretary Taft's Appointment.

Secretary Taft today authorized the
statement that no conclusion had been
reached regarding his prospective appoint
ment to the Supreme Court of the United
States. The subject has gone over until
December l. when Congress will meet for
its second session and when the successor
Of Justice Brown will be named
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
Mr.. Patterson Defends the Bill.

Il think" said Mr.. Patterson, that the
Senator from North Dakota has done a dis
tinct favor TO the people OF the District of
Columbia"
Senator Gallinger arose to state that in
the report made by Mr.. Hansbrough it was
stated that the market value of these rail-
road corporations was sIo,o0000o Mr. Gal
linger said that on the 10th of this month he
had statement made which shows that
this market value is only $45, 600. 900.
Mr.. Hansbrough replied that he would
admit that thai statement which he said
was taken from a form statement for 1905
was exaggerated. He said that the indebt-
edness of the companies was over s1S.o00,
0pU and the stock over $51 900, 900, making
a total of about 100000.
Senator Scott remarked that he had read
the report made by Mr.. Hansbrough and he
had come to the conclusion that the COM
panies in the District were not paying as
much tax as they should pay and as
small stockholder in one of these COM
panies, he said, he was waited upon and
assured that he was acting against his own
interests.
II want to say" said Mr. Scott that il
I lose all my stock / should vote for what
] believe is right. I do not believe these
companies are paying their full share of
taxes. compared with the citizens of the
District
Mr.. Gallinger suggested that this question
of taxation come up in proper way. He
thought that these companies were paying
q pretty fair tax, but he did not think that
the present was the time to consider that
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-24
The Report Quoted.

Mr Hansbrough read extensively from his
report. an abstract of which was printed
in The Star yesterday afternoon. to show
the amount of earnings of these various
railway companies. He said that the In
creased tax would amount to $3.50, Goo for ali
these companies
Senator Patterson said that an exami-
-
Continued on Second Page.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03

burglars, who were h.S-l -aymen IS
well, visited the lite to,,1 OF Har.- y
vile, a few miles above Pisst55,..,:ss -
the Allegheny rive. recently, S-,,---
P11ttsDu- cor e p1I.>-lul q Tie Ciii>-l-
natl Enquirer
When they spceaed away in tlle;r
automobile. several hours after Tier
arrival, they took with them a33ut
$400 worth of plumber and left camp
Of italian laborers terrorized, after
having relieved them OF all their valua-
bleS.
Early in the evening George Kountz,
night Waterman employed by a man
ufacturing company, noticed the auto
mobile with the three we'll dressed
men riding through the little town.
The party was noticed by number
Of others, but no attention was paid to
them, even though they drove up one
street and down another, apparently
examining each house very closely as
they passed
Shortly after midnight Amos Coss, a
wealthy resident of the town, was
awakened and soon discovered that
burglars were in the house. The noise
he made frightened them away, and he
got a good look at them as they hur-
ried through the front door, Black
masks covered their faces, and they
were clad in evening suits.
Hurrying through the front yard,
they jumped into the auto, which was
waiting for them, and sped down the
street at lightning speed and were soon
lost to view.
A search of the house revealed the
fact that they had secured two gold
watches, a large quantity of silver
plate and a considerable amount of
money.
It was ] o'clock when the burglars
were again heard from. Their second
visit was to the home of Edward
Brooks, on the opposite side of the
town, where they secured $50 in cash,
silyerware and other valuables.
While the burglars were not seen at
the Brooks home, the marks of the au-
tOmObile wheels were plainly visible.
The last and most daring visit was to
a camp of Italian Iaborers employed in
the construction of the new Freeport
road. There were a dozen Italians in
the camp, who were aroused from
their slumbers by the highwaymen.
The surprise was complete, and the
foreigners were compelled to form in
line, with their hands above their
heads.
While one of the stylishly dressed
robbers covered the frightened crowd
with two revolvers, the second search
ed the shanty and succeeded in getting
$3.50 in cash. Then, backing away,
they jumped into their auto and speed
ed off,
The entire county detective force IN
der Chief Robert G. Robinson was put
working on the case.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03
Stories We Hear.

Professor d. P. CrOpp, Of tie Uni
versity Of Colorado, has invented a
machine that increases the height
from one to five inches and the chest
aarth from che to four inches.
1T is amazing" said Professor
Cropp, the other day, "what an inter-
est people take in any change in their
physique-the gain of an inch around
the chest or forearm, the loss of an
inch in the neck of stomach
L know a fat woman who spent
July at the seashore, taking an ocean
bath and hot bath daily, so as to re-
duce her weight.
1.-THE day she was to leave for home
she entered the butcher shop and told
the old man to cut her off twenty
pounds Of pork.
He cut and weighed this great
chunk of meat, and then said:
Where, madam, shall l send it," "
"But the woman, as she Toasted hel
eyes on the pork, replied:
"'Oh, don't send it anywhere. /
don't want to buy it. You see l have
lost twenty pounds since have been
down here and just wanted to see
how much it was.' Buffalo En-
ouirer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03
Only SIS. 22 for Creditors.

Milwaukee, Dec. 3O.-Creditors OF
former Congressman Lauerherrins,
who failed last August with liabilities
Of $1,000, will have $500 to divide
among themselves, according to the
final report of G. J. Clark, trustee of
the bankrupt estate, which was filed
with Referee Maxwell. The total re-
ceipts from the estate amounted to
$7O6.56 and the disbursements to $685.
81. Among the disbursements was q
preferred labor claim for sos, and the
custodian's fees amounting to S46.5O.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03
Kaukauna Doctor Accusd.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 28.-Dr. J. r.
Barber, Kaukauna, has been made to
defendant in an action in which he @
accused Of practicing without a L.
cense. The charge was made by FiIip
A. Forsbeck Of the state medical boara
OF examiners. Barber according to
the complaint, purchased his diploma
for $50 from the Illinois Health Uni
versity Of Chicago, ana that he had
served a term of one year at Waupun
state prison, having been convicted at
Lacrosse in 1896.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03
DISBURSEMENTS,
Annual Meeting OFarmers' Telephone
Company.

Notice is here given, that the an
nual m 9eting of the Farmers Tele-
phone company of Beetown, Grant
county, Wisconsin, will be held at
the village of Beetown, on the 10th
day Of January, 1905, at 10 o'clock
a. M, for election of officers and the
transaction of such other business
as may come before said meeting.
Dated, January 2nd, 1906.
Ell. G. BRYHAN, Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03
Crawford Gets Two Years.

Washington, Jan. 2.-William g.
Crawford, convicted of conspiring with
August w. Machen and George E.
Lorenz to defraud the United States
in connection with a contract for sup
plying the postoffice department with
letter carriers sachels, has been SEN
fenced to Imprisonment for two
years. The court did not impose a
fine. An appeal is pending and Craw-
ford was released on bail
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03
.DO|NGS IN WISCONSIN |
Matters Of General Interest to
Our Readers Reported
by Telegraph.
PRINCIPAL EVENTS OF A WEEK
State Items Received from Various
Sources for the Benefit of
Our Readers.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 2S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Kabat, of Reedsyille,
parents of Wenzel Kabat, the man ac-
cused of the murder of Michael Nc
Carly, called at the Outgamie county
Jail and were the first of the accused
mans relatives to visit him since his
arrest three months ago.
DO you think your son guilty Of
murderT was asked the aged Kabat
after be concluded a half hours in
teryiew.
Il do not know" was the reply, "He
did not tell me much Of the case. Wen
eel is the black sheep Of the family.
Instead of getting better he seems to
be going from bad to worse. The
other five children are all good, but
Wenzel has been bad for years. 1
will not contribute any money toward
the defense of my son. l have none
too much and l will refuse to squander
it in a cause that may net nothing"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03
Life of the Umpire.

Each baseball umpire should write
the story of his life, for sale TO the
fans on the bleachers."
do you suppose they would taks
ltY"
'Sure! I have seen moments when
every fan at the game fairly how1edl
for the life of the umpire. Houston
Post. ,zs,sss
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03
Wisconsin Teachers Adjourn.

Milwaukee, Dec. 30-At the closing
session of the Wisconsin Teachers as
ISOLATION convention the following of
ficers were elected: First Vice presi-
dent, superintendent f. f. Converse,
Beloit; second vice president, Frances
NJ. Walsh, Milwaukee; third vice pres
ident Superintendent j. T. Cooper,
ashland; treasurer, Miss Julia ROcka-
fellow, Waukesha. A plea for the coun-
try school teacher, Lie teacher in Tie
little red school house, which is
generally white" as the speaker said,
was made by Alfred Bayliss, superin-
tendent of public instruction in Hi
nOiS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-01-03
Up 10 Dofe
larry
II Is Note Pracffced By
the Use ofo Fashion
able Automobile.
HosO Party Of Well Dressed
HiSbsOoyrnen Operated In a
Small ,TOsOn - Gang Of
LdborerS Held Up.

To be up to date nowadays burglars
must use automobiles in plying their
trade. The motor vehicle has been
put to use most successfully by CO.
terie of Pittsburg gentlemen who make
their profits from the sale of goods OBJ
tanned from other peoples houses.
Faultlessly arrayed in full evening
dress, with diamonds sparkling on
their fingers and riding in a big red
automobile, with a chauffeur, two