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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
YEGeMEN GOT NO CASH


SALISBURY, Nd, May 1S.-A gang OF
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic rail-
way passenger station here early this MORN
ing with nitroglycerine, but secured no cash.
The job was bungled. or the charge went
on prematurely. as one of the burglars was
struck by piece OF iron from the safe
and badly hurt. The explosion aroused
the neighbors and the thieves took hur-
ried departure. They carried their injured
companion about two miles to q farm
house occupied by William Petit, where
they left him unconscious.
The authorities telegraphed north AMI
south to stop the fugitives. and three were
captured at Laurel, Del. They will be
brought here this afternoon. The injured
man was brought to Salisbury and taken
to the Peninsula General Hospital. Dr.
Dick took a piece of iron Weighing about
half pound out of his back. 1t had pene-
trated his lung His recovery Is expected
When he regained consciousness he gave
his name as James Avery of Baltimore
He said he was hit by train. The piece
Of iron taken out Of his back, however,
fitted in the door of the safe precisely
The Office of the passenger station was
wrecked to a large extent by the explo-
sion. Pieces of the safe door flew in all
directions and one large strip went through
a partition, thence through the waiting
room and the outside wall Into the street
Nothing but the safe was touched. the rob-
bers running away Immediately after the
charge went off. They were tracked by
blood from the wounded man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
FOR WATER TRANSPORTATION.
Noted Speakers at Chicago CONNER
cial Mems Banquet.

CHICAGO. May 1s.-The ''grave possi-
bility'' of war with England, coupled with
a word picture of the mammoth British
battleship Dreadnought bombarding Chi
cago at a range of ten miles while the pro-
posed American rival. recently nicknamed
the ''Skeered of Nothin'' by John Sharp
Williams. lay useless at the mouth of the
river. was presented last night as suf-
fcicnt reason for the construction OF
fourteen-foot deep waterway from Chicago
to the gulf. The idea was advanced by
Henry T. Rainey, member of Congress from
the twentieth Illinois district. at the ban
quet of the Chicago Commercial Associa-
ton at the Sherman House.
The diners were addressed by five men,
bers of Congress. all advocates of water
transportation as remedy for high freight
rates of the railroads.
The speakers included Representatives
William Lorimer of Chicago, James p.
Ransde1l of Louisiana, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of the National Rivers
and Harbors Association; James Fl. David
son of the eighth district of Wisconsin E.
C. Ellis of Missouri and Rainey OF Illi-
nois.
All the speakers advocated the appropria-
ton of the money necessary for river and
harbor Improvement, and Representative
RansdeH indicted Congress as nggardly
and stingy I'm this regard. 1t was declared
that out Of the total appropriations only
per cent has been spent for commerce,
while 40 per cent has been spent for war.
There was. however. no disparagement or
the defensive agencies of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
BERKMAN OUT OF JAIL
BUT DETECTIVES WILL SHADOW
THE RELEASED CONVICT.

P1TTSBURG, May 1S-Alexander Berk-
man who made an attempt on the life of
Henry Clay F'rick during the great steel
strike at Homestead. Pa, in 1892, was re-
leased from prison today, having served
thirteen years in the Western penftentiarv
and one year in the Allegheny workhouse.
three years Imprisonment, but earned a
communication of sentence by good behavior.
which reduced his term to fourteen years.
Deputy Superintendent johnson of the Al
legheny police department and three Pitts
burg detectives met Berkman upon his re-
lease and notified him to leave the city at
once. He replied that it would be a pleas
ure to comply with their wishes and he
would take his departure for ST. Louis at
O'clock this afternoon
IL is said that plans to keep him under
surveillance have been carefully worked
out and that he will be constantly shad-
owed by private detectives
He Never Regretted His Act.
In an interview Berkman said he had
never regretted his act and woud have had
no regret If he had succeeded in killing
Frick 1t was matter Of principle. not
personal feeling. which prompted the deed.
The conditions he said, had changed and
he now had nothing against Frick and
never expected to see him again. Contin-
uing, he said:
Il do not know what I will do till get
to st. Louis. l am going there this after
noon on the first train. There is one thing
l want to deny, and that Is that l am to
become leader of the anarchists In this
country and take Herr Mosts place. There
is nothing in that. I am going to lead a
quiet life and try to make an honest liv-
ing, and have no doubt that can do So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

SABLE ISLAND. N. S., May 1s.--Steamer
New York from Southampton. for New
York. was in wireless communication with
the Marconi station here when the vessel
was 210 miles southeast of Sable Island at
1901 am. The New York will PROBABLY
reach her dock in New York at about pm
Saturday.
SIASCONSETT, Mass. May 1s.-Steamer
La Savoie. from Havre for New York, was
in communication with the station here
when the vessel was sixty miles east OF
Nantucket lightship at $50 am. La Sayoie
viii probably reach her dock about am
Saturday.
FASTNET. May 1s.-The Cunard Line
steamer Lucania, from New York for
Queenstown and Liverpool. was reported by
wireless telegraph Isl miles west of this
point at 5:53 am. today and will probably
reach Queenstown about Pm
PLYMOUTH. May 1S-Arrived: Amerika,
from New York.
SIAsCONSETT, May 1s.-campania from
Liverpool. for New York, was reported I'D
miles east of Nantucket nghtship at 9.2J
am The Campaaia will probably reach
her dock about am. Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18

the agreement has been broken, but this
did not affect the other features OF the
BILL as the other Allison amendments nave
been retained.
The clerk was permitted to read the
amendments covering ten pages without In
terruption, and 1t looked as If he might pro-
ceed to the end, when Senator La roulette
oered an amendment permitting railroad
companies to grant passes to the officers OF
railroad employees associations. The amend
ment was adopted after only brief delay
Senator Carter proposed an amendment,
in the interest of small roads to the provi-
sion prescribing penalty for false entries
in the accounts of railroads. He proposed
to strike out the provision requiring rail.
roads to keep only those books prescribed
by the commission.
Fatal to Rebate Prohibition.
Senator Tillman opposed the amendment
as fatal to the probition against rebates
Senator INlman said it was evident that
unless the words prohibiting the keeping OF
private memoranda and books were RETAIN
ed, the 'rascality and thievery'' shown by
the reading of the disclosures against the
Pennsylvania railroad cannot be stopped.
He charged that the interstate commerce
commissions investigation shows that the
PENNSYLVANIA Is perme ated with rottenness
from Cassatt down. Brides are given ana
rebates and Determinations have been
shown to be practiced.' In the midst OF
the charge he was notified that his time had
expired. Senator CarterS amendment was
then rejected.
Reading Of Amendments Finished.
At 1 As pm. the reading of amendments
was finished, and after announcing the
third reading of the bill the chair asked:
Shall the bill pass?'
There were, however. some general
speeches to be made and the passage was
deferred.
Senator Rayner of Maryland was the first
speaker His remarks will be found in an
other column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
PLAN BIG CHURCH HERE
important Action of M. E. Con-
ference South (
AT BIRMINGHAM TODAY
Committees Report for $275 900 Edi-
fce Adopted.
MT. VERNON TO PAY PART OF IT
Further Particulars in Regard to the
Proposed New Structure to
Adorn National Capital.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 1s.-The gen.
eral conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, today elected Dr. Gross
Alexander, presiding elder of the Louis
vile, KY. district, book editor and editor OF
the Review.
Meanwhile the pending question before
the conference was the report of the COM
mittee on church extension. recommending
the erection OF representative church at
Washington, d. G., to cost S275 900. OF
which the church at large is to pay $780,
600. and Mount Vernon Church, Washing
ton, $4,000.
After considerable debate the report OF
the committee was adopted.
The plans for the erection OF represen-
tative church of this denomination here, It
is understood involve the abandoning OF
the present Mount Vernon Place Church.
The membership of this church will become
the membership Of the new church, and In
every sense the entity of the Mount Yer
non place organization will be retained.
1t Is for these reasons that the Mount
Vernon Church is asked to contribute $75.-
600 toward the project this being the esti-
mated value Of that churchs present hold
ings.
A church building costing s275O09 Will be
among the most costly ecclesiastical struc-
lures of which this city can boast and
ought TO De a maSMncent monument 10
Southern Methodism at the national capital.
This movement on the part of the South
ern Methodists is In line with Protestant
Episcopal and a Presbyterian movement for
the erection of representative churches I'm
this city. In the former instance 1t takes
the form Of a national Protestant Episco-
pal Cathedral at st. Adams, D. c.. and In
the latter instance is manifested In the re-
cent union Of the New York Avenue and
Assembly's Presbyterian churches with q
view to the development of great institu-
tional organization and house of worship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
BIG INDUCEMENTS OFFERED.
Question Of Making Port Arthur or
Sabine Pass a Port Of Entry.

The House committee on ways and means
today considered again the question of max
ing Sabine Pass or Port Arthur, Texas, a
port OF entry. After the representatives of
property interests had been heard the COM
mittee decided to consider the matter fur
ther with view of getting testimony from
army engineers.
The feature of the hearing today, which
indicates the intense feeling which has been
engendered, was the offer of John w. Gates,
on behalf of the Kansas Southern railway,
TO give the government the tidewater canal
at Port Arthur, valued, he said, at 81, ,30O,-
oOO II that place was made port of entry.
hmm eddately Herman Kountze of New
York. representing large property interests
at Sabine Pass, told the committee he was
authorized to offer the Kansas City South
ern railway land for a terminal at Sabine
Pass free OF cost, should Sabine Pass be
made a port of entry.
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CONDITIONS STEADILY IMPROVE.
Gen. Greely's Encouraging Report
From San Francisco.

Gen. Greedy at San Francisco telegraphed
the Secretary Of War today as follows:
Conditions steadily improving outside
burned districts; three-quarters telephone
service restored; entire sewer system, ex-
cept one block. in working order. More
than 90 per cent of street car lines in
operation. Water supply ample and condi-
tions insuring fire protection. Small build
ings going up by hundreds. Thousands are
returning to work under normal conditions
Number of destitute. last report, San Fran
cisco, 126, $40. Other points, outside of the
city, estimated, 10000. All street lights In
unburned districts now lighted and every
alternate street electric lamps also burn
ing. Weather fine. Health excellent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY BILL.
Measure Ordered Favorably Reported
to the Senate

The Senate committee on interstate COM
merce today adopted further amendments
to the employers liability bill and ordered
it favorably reported. The amendments
make every sort of common carrier liable
for damages in case of accidents resulting
in Injury or death to any employe in the
event the accidents were caused from the
negligence of any of the carriers, officers,
agent or employees in authority over him or
engaged In a different character of work
Further provision lis made that no action
shall he maintained under this act unless
comm snced within one year from the time
Of the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18

sixty witnesses whom he desires to have
the committee summon to testify And
this list Is only q partial one. Moreover
only one phase of the asylum conditions
tnat with respect to the treatment of pa
tients-has been even partially considered.
The details with respect to the commitment
OF old soldiers TO the asylum will be given
exhaustive consideration, and every feature
OF the administration, financial and other
wise, of the various departments of the In
stftution will be carefully gone into. So 1t
looks as II the real hot weather of the sum-
mer would see the committee at work. OF
course. an EFFORT will be made to get
through by July 1. about when 1t is expect
ed. Congress will adjourn, but this win be
d,dicult task, and the committee members
are not very sanguine on the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
THE RED CROSS SOCIETY.
Miss Boardman Tells Of Increased In
terest In New England.

terest in New England.
1.-The San Francisco disaster. the Japa-
nese famine, the eruption Of Vesuvius and
the recent typhoon in the Philippines have
given the Red Cross an opportunity to show
its usefulness and have demonstrated to
the public that relief organization is just
as necessary in peace as it is in war" said
Miss Mabel T. Boardman of the executive
committee OF the American Red Cros. who
has Just returned from a three weeks trip
through New England, where she addressed
many meetings in the interest of the Red
Cross movement.
'In Connecticut the interest In the Red
Cross Is especially great Miss Boardman
continued. Six months ago we had only
300 members In the state and now the
membership Is S64. There are 400 members
in the city of Norwich alone Maine is also
setts and Rhode Island are developing good
state organizations"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
LOCAL LEGISLATIO
ACTION OF THE SENATE DIS
TRICT COMMITTEE TODAY.

The Senate committee on the District Of
Columbia held short session today at
which favorable reports were ordered on
several measures and adverse reports on
others.
Senate bill 6O25 for the relief of the Holly
Manufacturing Company of Buffalo. N. Y.
was favorably reported. This bill relieves
the Holly company from the payment OF
penalties amounting to SO, $50, which were
placed against them because of delay IN
completing an engine for the District gov
ernment. AS no inconvenience resulted
from this delay the Commissioners recon-
mend that the penalty be not insisted upon.
The committee also recommended favor
ably House bill 448S amending the act au-
thorizing the appointment Of sealer and
assistant sealer of weights and measures.
The wording of the bill Is changed by the
Senate committee to provide that the sealer
of weights and measures shall see that seal
ers do not give less than the legal weight
provided for, whereas the House bill, as
worded. provided that they should give
more than the legal weight.
The committee also recommended favor
able reports on the following proposed
amendments to the District appropriation
bill: To increase salaries of justices of the
peace, provided by the District code, to
$3o00 annually; to grade Pennsylvania ave-
nue. east from Branch avenue to the Dis
the superintendent of the house of deten-
ton from 81 $50 to 81 200; to grade Albe
marie street. eastwardly, from Connecticut
avenue, $1,000.
Adverse Reports.
Adverse reports were ordered ON Senate
bills to regulate the employment of child
labor In the District, as the House passed
bill on that subject which has been favor
ably reported to the Senate from the COM
mittee on education and labor. An adverse
report was also ordered on Senate bill H.
providing for temporary home for soldiers
in Schuetzen Park. The following were re-
ported adversely: Senate bill 2136, for the
extension OF 17th street northwest from
Florida avenue to Columbia road: Senate
bill 1S45. authorizing the paving Of 23d
street northwest, between and u streets;
Senate bill 4031. to provide a permanent
form Of government in the District; Senate
bill 2477. to open street in Mt. Pleasant
from School street to 18th street south of
the Johnson school; Senate bill 1915, to
amend the law relating to the appointment
of a sealer and assistant sealer of weights
and measures. this same subject having
favorably reported today
The committee discussed the subject OF
extending street railroad tracks to the
union station, but did not dispose Of that
question. They will again consider it at a
meeting to be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
THE EIaHT-HoUR BILL.
Argument by L. E. Payson Before
House Labor Committee.

The House committee on labor continued
its hearings today on the eight-hour bill.
L. E. Payson. representing the Newport
News Shipbuilding Company and the South
ern and Union Pacific railways, occupied
the attention of the committee in a general
argument showing what he considered the
new features of the bill, and in opposition
to the general proposition. President Sam
uel Gompers and Secretary Morrison of the
American Federation of Labor were pres
ent. They contend that the hearings are
unnecessary and only means employed by
the enemies of the legislation to delay ac-
ton and defeat the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
ITALIAN CABINET OUT.
Formal Announcement Of designations
Today.

ROME. May 1S.-Premier Sonnino. in tho
chamber of deputies, today officially an
nounced the resignation Of the cabinet.
The Sonnino ministry was defeated yes
terday by a majority of q, as the result of
the impatience of the opposition, which. con-
trary to the advice of former Premier Gio-
litti. who was not present at yesterdays
sitting, would not wait for the development
of the whole Sonnino program but attack
ed the cabinet on a question of procedure
regarding the order of parliamentary work.
In ordinary cases this would not have
been sufficient for the cabinet to re-
sign, but yesterdays vote. it was under
stood, showed unexpected strength on the
part of the opposition. and the premier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
FANNY HERRING DEAD.
Once Noted Theatrical Favorite in
New York.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Fanny Herring,
once a theatrical favorite in New York,
died today at Simsbury. Conn. She was an
English woman, who made her debut In
the old Bowery Theater, New York. In 1872
as the boy in the play entitled ''The Bat
tle."
Afterward she played star engagements
there and In other cities In 1860 she trav-
eled with burlesque troupe, playing
'Ixion." She was seventy-four years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
Seat Awarded to coudrey.

!. The House committee on elections No. 2
today decided the election contest between
Wood vs.. Condrey, involving the seat In the
House from the twelfth Missouri district,
one of the ST. Louis districts, in favor of
Coudrey, republican. Representative Wood
now occupies the seat. The report of the
committee Is to be made some time in the
future yet TO be determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18

these have caused injustice to the public or
the company. the facts with respect there
to viii be thoroughly investigated. and no
ownership or practice calculated In any
manner to affect the full and impartial dis
charge of the duty owed by the company,
its officers and employees to the public will
be tolerated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
Personal Mention.

Mr.. w. G. Coke. president OF the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Corporation Of Whining
ton, DEL. was in the city today, en- route
from Norfolk to Wilmington.
Mr.. George r. Adams. manager Of the
Hotel Chamberlin at Old Point arrived
here with his wife ana child this morning
on the Norfolk line steamer
Mr. w. MacNeili Fairfax and DIR. William
Burlington Wright are In New York city.
DR. William X. Fox hAs returned from
Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
New City Passenger Agent.

Mr. Oliver T. Boyd has been transferred
from the Philadelphia to the Washington
offices Of the Pennsylvania railroad and has
been promoted to be city passenger agent
here under District Passenger Agent New
bold. Mr.. Boyd is the son of Mr.. George
W. Boyd, the popular general passenger
agent of the Pennsylvania railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
columbians on Hand for Race.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. May 18.-The members
of the Columbia eight under Coach Jasper
Goodwin arrived in Annapolis at 1870 this
afternoon preparatory to the race with the
midshipmen tomorrow. Columbia rowed the
closest race os any crew with last seasons
tIribeaten navy crew and splendid race Is
excellent physical shape and went over the
course this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
DARING THEFT OF AUTO.
$1O, 900 Machine Taken From Broad.
way, With ValuabIes.

NEW YORK. May 1s.-A $4,000 automo-
bile, containing g. 400 worth of bonds. scrip
and other valuable papers. was stolen early
today by a daring thief, who jumped into
the machine while 1t stood unoccupied on
Broadway near 42d street.
It's owner, ]. H. Clarke. an automobile
manufacturer, had stepped Into a restau-
rant near by. He heard the automobile
pumng as 1t started away, and although he
rushed Immediately to the street the thief
sped the machine around a corner and
escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
Stock Presentation Story Surprise to
Pennsy Management,

PHILADELPHIA, May 18.-The following
statement was issued today by Capt. John
p. Green. first vice president OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company:
THE recent Developments at the hearing
in progress before the interstate commerce
commission in this city, in respect to the
acquisition and ownership Of the stocks OF
coal companies and the acceptance OF gra-
tuities by its employees. are surprise to the
management. While It 10 not believed that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
Wholesale Issue Of subpoenas.

NEW YORK. May 1s.-Thirty John Doe''
subpoenas which were issued today at the
request OF District Attorney Jerome were
said to be for use in investigation which
the district attorney is planning into
charges that many names were Illegally
signed to the petition by which he was
nominated for district attorney In the coun-
ty election last TALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
INDICTED AT CLEVELAND.

President and Thirteen Directors Of Ice
Company Charged.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. May 1s-The grand
jury today returned indictments against
President Harry Norvall and thirteen direc-
tors OF the City Ice Delivery Company,
known locally as the Ice trust, on the
charge of violating the Valentine antitrust
law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
FATAL SEQUENCE OF QUARREL.
Boston Youth Shot Girl and Then
Killed Himself.

BOSTON, May 1s.-At the close early to-
day of reunion of the Cambridge Com
mercial School graduates, George M. de
Wolfe, aged eighteen years. fired shot at
Lillian Thoroughbred, aged seventeen, and
then shot himself In the head. DeWolfe
died an hour later
A locket worn by the girl saved her from
being injured, although her clothing was
set on fire. The two had quarreled.