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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
RUSSIA WON'T PAY.
Norfolk Merchant Says Money Orders
Are Not Honored.

NORFOLK. Va, July Victor Abram-
son. Norfolk merchant today forwarded
to the State Department at Washington
official complaint against the Russian postal
authorities, whom 1t 1t charged have In
many instances refused to make payments
on money order remittances sent from Vir-
ginia to Russia and in certain cases threat
ened with arrest and Punishment to Siberia
persons making repeated demand for money
sent them II they dared make complaint to
higher officials.
A specific case referred to the depart
ment by Abramson is that OF ]. Gerson Of
Lynchburg, Va, who holds three receipts
for money sent by postal order to his
sister-in-law in Odessa. The sister-in-law
writes that the post Office people in Russia
refuse to pay her any Of the money and
make such threats as mentioned above.
The post office officials at Lynchburg in
formed Gerson that the Russian officials
claim that the money has been paid to the
right person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
Bona Eide Circulation.

Nearly everybody in Washington
reads The Sunday Star. Last Sun
days circulation was by far the
largest and best in the city and the
only sworn circulation in the Dis
trict OF Columbia.
The advertiser is entitled to
know the circulation of any paper
in which he advertises.
The circulation of The Sunday
Star on July I, 1906, was 3I,757.
1 solemnIy swear that the above state
ment represents the number Of copies Of
THE SUNDAY STAR circulated on July
1, 1906-that is, the number of copies
actually sold, delivered, furnished and
mailed for valuable consideration, to bona
fide purchasers or subscribers-and that
none of the copies so counted are free or
sample copies and none are returnable,
except In the case of several hundred sent
to suburban agents. from whom a few re-
received.
FLEMING NEWBOLD,
Asst. Business Manager,
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
seventh day of July. A. d. 1906.
GRENyILLE A. WHITAKER.
(Seal) Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
WANTS TO BE DELEGATE
TAVERA HAS RESIGNED FROM
PHILIPPINE COMMISSION.

By the appointment OF Attorney General
Lebbeus r. Wiley Of the Philippine Is
lands to the judgeship of the United States
court in China and by the promotion OF
Gregorio Araneta. the present solicitor gen.
eral of the Philippines, to the attorney gem
eralship of the islands, two prominent can
didates for places on the Philippine COM
mission have been eliminated and a decid-
ed change has been brought about in the
political situation In the islands.
Mr.. Henry c. Ide. chairman of the Phil
ippine commission and governor general or
the island. will retire from office in Sep
TENDER James F. Smith. who is now a
member of the commission, will then be ad-
vanced to the Craftsmanship and governor
ship. and consequently there Will be va
cancy in the commission for which Attor-
ney General Wiley had been prominently
mentioned. Mr.. T. II. Pardo de Tavera a
native member Of the commission. offered
his resignation some time ago, but it has
not been accepted as yet, and until the ap-
pointment of Gregorio Araneta to the solc-
itor generalship it was quite generally be-
lieved that he would succeed Mr. Tavera
on the commission
Mr.. Tavera desires to be the first delegate
to the United States, and 1t Is reported that
ne Wlshes TO leave the commission for the
purpose OF looking after political fences
and preparing to get the support of the new
house of delegates.
In promoting Mr.. Araneta to the attorney
generalship the general policy OF the Phil
ippine government to adhere to civil service
rules and promote employees solely on merit
was carried out. A new solicitor general
has not been appointed as yet. The ap-
pointment will be made by the Philippine
commission. and 1t is believed that some
man now in the Judiciary will be advanced
to the position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
SUES FOR DAMAGES.
Drowning Of Deck Hand Basis Of Pro-
ceeding.

Cornelius Crowley. administrator of VIII
liam Crowley, the colored deck hand. who
was drowned on the steamer Harry RAN
dali at her dock In this city July IA last.
today instituted proceedings In the Dis
tr,c. Supreme Court to recover 10000 dam
ages from Capt. Harry 8. Randall, the E.
g. Randall Potomac River Line Company
and the e. s. Randall Steamboat and Ex-
cursson Company.
The pIaintfh claims In his declaration fled
by Attorney Leonard J. Mather that the
death of Crowley was due to the negligence
OF Harry 8. Randall. who was In charge or
the steamer WAKEFIELD the night In question
and who had difficulty with the deceased
1t was stated that Capt. Randall pursued
Crowley who, In attempting to jump from
one boat to another. fell and was drowned.
Crowley. according to the declaration left
as his next of kin q half brother. Lloyd
Tate and hts cousin. Cornelius Crowley. to
whom letters OF administration have been-
issued.
Capt Harry 8. Randall was held by the
coroners jury TO await the action of the
Grand jury ~ reG3ponal ale for the death OF
Crowley. The graliG jury. however, ignored
the charge against him. aud 70 reported to
- eenrl A. ~ psoDocutton enle6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
DAMAGESANDBE BENEFITS
WHAT JURY OF APPRAIsEMEN-
Is REQUIRED TO CONSIDER.
Proceedings In Connection With APP
preparation Of Land for New
Union Station.

In connection with the appraisement OF
the damages resulting to property around
the Union railroad station. owing to
changes In the grades OF streets avenues
and alleys. the commission appointed by
the Supreme Court Of the District will
hereafter. in making their appraisements
of damages. be required to take into con-
sideration the benefits which have re-
suited to the property affected by the
grade-changes from the elimination OF grade
crossings and from the improvements that
have been made and are being made in
northeast Washington, in addition to the
benefits which have resulted to such prop
erty from the establishment of the Union
station and terminals.
Heretofore only the benefits conferred
upon property by the location of the Union
station in proximity to 1t have been taken
into consideration by the commission; but
by an act approved June o. 1906, Congress
has enlarged the powers OF the commission
in so far as the question of considering bene-
fits Is concerned
Provisions Of the Act.
The act in question declares that IN
every appraisement Of damages the COM
mission. or jury. as the case may be. shall
take into consideration any and all Dement'S
and advantages that may have accrued
nation of grade crossings the establish.
ment Of the Union railroad station ana
terminals, and all works, buildings. anu
improvements authorised py the ac. Oh
Congress approved February 12th, iooi, en-
titled An act to provide for the eiiminauon
of certain grade crossings OF railroads IN
the District Of Columbia, to require ana
authorize the construction Of new terminals
and tracks for the Baltimore and ONO
Railroad Company In the city OF WashinB-
ton. and for other purposes, ana the ,, aS.
of Congress approved February 2S. lyoS,
entitled An act to provide for Union
railroad station In the District Of Columbia
and for other purposes
MI. sinclair's Views.
A. Leftwich Sinclair, special counsel for
the District, who represents the govern
ment before the damages commission.
stated to Star reporter today that the
new benefit law meant a great deal to the
District. Mr. Sinclair said the first case
to consider the benefits growing from the
elimination of grade crossing and other
improvements mentioned In the new law
will be that of the owners OF property on
H street between I'd and I'd streets north
east, and I'd street between @ and II
streets northeast which the commission Is
now considering.
The commission commenced the hearing
of evidence regarding the damages done
to the property on these streets about TWO
weeks ago. and it is believed by Attorney
Sinclair that the hearings will be conclud-
ed within the next few days. A large
number of real estate brokers. building
contractors and others have appeared be-
fore the commission and expressed opin-
ions regarding the damages suffered by
the property owners on account Of the
changes of the grades OF the streets men,
toned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
NEW CONSTRUCTION.
Building Activities in Various Sec
lions of the CITY.

Three two-story brick dwellings will be
ereted by Humphrey & Palmer at 1926 2s-
30 Massachusetts avenue southeast. These
houses will cost 5000 each Samuel IL
Edmonston has the contract for the con-
struct:on OF s. w. Woodward's handsome
three story brick residence at 1884 Connec-
teut avenue. at a cost of s11 400. and James
Martin. owner and builder will erect four
two-story brick dwellings at 1o3 to 100 10Th
street southeast. and two two-story brick
dwellings at 1887 and I443 A street south
east. the aggregate cost OF the improve
msnts to be $4,000. III. E. Ross w.. build.
for SS.0o. two-story frame residence at
ise Spring place, and the three-story brick
garage-which K. ]. Kirby viii erect at 900
N street northwest will cost $4,000
william A. Lipscomb q Co. have con-
tracted with y. w. Goddard for the erec-
lion or an entrance porch to Mr. Goddard S
residence at 1886 Connecticut avenue. The
cost or the Improvement will be 81 700
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
PROF. WARDS FUNERAL.
obsequies Over Late Chicago Natur-
alist at Rochester Today.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, July THE funeral
of Prof Henry A. Ward, the Chicago nat
uralist, was held today at the First Uni
tartan Church, Rev. W. c. Cannot presid-
ing Anatomists, taxidermists and other
practitioners among whom Ward had done
much of his work bore the dead body of
their beloved professor. These bearers were
Robert Koehler, Charles E. Mrgut, Chryso-
STONE Kirchoff, Remi Santens. Fritz Bur
gia and Darwin l.. Platt
The honorary bearers were Henry c.
Brewster, w. Ward. George II. Smith. DIR.
John Whitebeck, DIR. Augustus H. Strong
and Prof Albert H. Mixer. Among MEM
bers of the professors family who were
present were his widow. Mrs Lydia Coon
lev Ward: Charles H. Ward. son, and
Mrs. Ward. Another son. Henry L. Ward.
who Is custodian of Milwaukee Public
Museum, was prevented from attending.
The body win be taken to Buffalo I tod lay;
Ia hurled In Mount Hope cemetery In this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
TAFT WITH ROOSEVELT.
he Will Discuss His Next Speech
With the President.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, July 7-Secretary
of War William Fl. Taft came to Oyster
Bay today to spend a few hours with Pres
ident Roosevelt. In the absence from
Washington of the President and Secretary
Root the Secretary OF War has again as
sumed many additional cares Of state.
II have a large number Of matters to go
over with the President and very short
time to do 1t In" remarked the Secretary as
he took his seat in the Presidents carriage
and inquired how far 1t was to Sycamore
Hill.
The Secretary has with him the speech
he will deliver Monday night at the North
Carolina republican state convention at
Greensboro. He will go over the speech
with the President.
Il have this speech to make and then a
trip to Ohio. and then 1t is over" remarked
the Secretary. land then shall take good
rest for two months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
THIRTY MILES THE LIMIT.
The Salisbury Accident Explained OF
a Scientific Basis.

Special Cablegram to The Star,
LONDON. July THE Railway Times
deducts scieutifc cause for the railway
accident at Salisbury. 1t says that the curve
where the train left the track had radius
OF only 500 feet. and that the outer rali
was elevated only three and half inches.
Tt is fact easy of scientific ilemonstra-
tion,' says the Times, that speed OF
thirty miles is the utmost that safety allows
under these conditions. Such. In fact, was
the highest speed the regulations permitted
at this point. The engine used had it's CEN
ter of gravity higher than that OF the old
type 1t was evident that such an engine
would overturn In passing this curve, even
at speed OF forty miles. Inasmuch as the
speed was much higher. the disaster was
scientifically Inevitable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
Increase From Forest Reserves.

Announcement was made today by the
forest service of the amount received from
the various forest reserves and the amount
that consequently would be contributed
from this fund to the school funds OF the
several states The total income from the
reserves for the past year was $767. 600. II
came from grazing fees. fines for trespass.
settlement fees and sales OF timber. Sew
erai of the states and territories in which
the reserves are situated have suffered In
their taxable area by the removal OF the
lands from entry. and there was provision
In the law that 10 per cent OF the income
from suc7, reserves should be contributed
to the school funds Of the states where
they are located This will make a little
over &70.000 to Be 20 distributed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
ADvICEs FROM THE LAUREL.
Missing Lighthouse Tender Report
ed at Lobos Light

All anxiety for the safety of the light
house tender Laurel was relieved today
when the lighthouse board received a tele-
gram from Lieut.. Commander Hood, light
house Inspector at Key West reporting
that she had anchored under Lobos light
from June 25 to July 2. The Laurel was
due at Guantanamo June 81, anu when she
failed 10 show up there several days after
that date Lieut.. Commander Hood left Kew
West with the tender Mangrove In search
OF her. and at his request the naval tug
Osceola also was sent out from Key West
to look for the missing tender The Laurel
was waiting for less wind before leaving
the anchorage at Lobos light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
WANTS NO MONEY.
Vindicatfon is the Demand Which
Counsel for Dreyfus Make.

PARIS July In concluding sis argu-
ment before the supreme court today in be-
half Of Alfred Dreyfus, Maitre Mornard
announced that Dreyfus positively refused
10 accept the damages which the law ac-
cords a victim OF judicial mistakes and
asked solely for the restoration of his hon
or as an ofiiced without any proceedings
against the witnesses or authors of the
mistakes.
The arguments were then closed and the
presiding judge announced that the decis-
ion of the court would be given at a subse
quent session. The deliberations of the
judges will begin Monday and a decision
is probable by the middle of the week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
THE c. & A. REBATE CASE.
Action on Motion for New Trial De-
ferred at Chicago.

CHICAGO. July Judge Lands today
in the United States district court deferred
action on the motion for a new trial in
the Chicago and Alton rebate case until
Wednesday to allow the attorneys for the
defense to show to the court that the ar
rangement between the packing company
and the railroad was we'll known among
shippers and not a secret rebate. No SEN
tence will be passed until after the motion
for new trial Is disposed of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
CAN COPE WITH SITUATION.
Four American Warships in Domini.
can Waters.

Dispatches received at the Navy Depart
ment showed that the gunboat Marietta has
arrived at Monte Christi and that the
cruiser Columbia left Colon yesterday for
Santo Domingo. via Guantanamo The ar
rival of the Marietta at Monte Christi
makes feet of four United States war
ships at that port, amply sufficient to cope
with any situation that may arise out of
the political troubles on the island
A cablegram was received at the Navy
Department from Commander Switzerland
yesterday, as follows:
The government leaders have attacked
the rebels. but are being met by guerrilla
tactics, and the prospects are that IL these
tactics are continued the government forces
Will be worn out. The leaders of the old
revolutionary movement are endeavoring to
return to the country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
JOY OVER BIRTH OF PRINCE.
Amnesty for Many Offenders in Ger
many.
Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BERLIN, July Tin celebration of the
birth of a son to the crown prince and
princess, amnesty will be proclaimed short
Iy in the cases of all offenders whose sem
fences did not include condemnation to loss
of civil rights.
The crown prince presented the artillery
men who fired the salute announcing the
birth of his hear with $3.50 each. and gave
the same amount to all the guards on duty
at the Marble Palace at Potsdam.
The young Princess Victoria, when she
heard the news that she was an aunt. went
to the wine cellar and ordered champagne
for all the palace servants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
London Board Of Trade Statement

LONDON, July THE June statement of
the board Of trade shows increases Of ST.
678.500 in imports and 80. $50 600 In exports.
The principal increases in imports are
meat. grain and food, $l5. 600 and metal
manufactures. $l0OO0.000, Cotton from
America decreased S1O0OO,0 200.
The increase In exports included new
warships. SIS. 10000. The rest was in
manufactured articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
Midshipmen Sail for laval

The Navy Department is Informed that
the cruisers Minneapolis. Denver. Cleveland
and Des Moines. carrying midshpmen un-
der instruction left Funchal Madeira, yes
terday. for FayaL Azores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07

Of his death he was the senior partner in
the firm of William Ballantyne & Sons,
whose place of business is located at 42S
9TH street.
Mr.. Balliptyne was actively interested in
Presbyterian Church work. and especially
that of the Church of the Covenant. He had
been in declining health for several years.
but 1t was only about a month ago that his
condition became serious.
One daughter. Mrs. NJ. E. Ballantyne. and
two sons, Mr.. r. Carter Ballantyne and
William Ballantyne, r, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
DEATH LOOKS LIKE SUICIDE.
Young Woman Nurse Died of Gas
Poisoning

NEW YORK, July IA young woman
known as Ellen Holmes died from gas
poisoning today at the Physicians and Sur
geons' Hospital, where she was employed
as a nurse. The coroner says 1t clearly
was a case OF suicide, but no reason for 1t
Is known. Little Is known about the dead
woman at the hospital. In her room were
found letters and a memorandum book In
which were the names of Mrs. Sumner
Bangs of Oakland Me-, and Mrs. e. e.
Austin of No. Holt street. Philadelphia
Pa. For several days the young woman
had acted strangely according to her en-
ployers at the hospital. She was about
thirty-two years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
The Dolphin to Be Fitted Up.

The U. S. S. Dolphin, which has just fin
ished target practice off Provincetown, has
arrived at Boston where she will be fitted
at the navy yard with view to her use by
Secretary Bonaparte and Assistant Secre-
tary Newberry for cruises of inspection
during the present summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

CHICAGO. July THE directors of the
Chicago Commercial Association at a meet
ing yesterday approved the proposed deep
waterway to the Mississippi and the gulf
and decided that the draining canal ought
to be turned over to the government IL IL
will complete the work to St Louis.
LONDON, July THE Associated Press
is authorized to deny the report of the en-
gagement of Miss Jean Reid. daughter OF
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. to Viscount
Acheson. eldest son OF the Earl OF Cos
ford.
PORTLAND. Greg, July Is A. d. Pu-
ter was found guilty yesterday of conspir-
aey to defraud the government of its pub
lie lands and was sentenced by Judge VOL
verton to two years in the Multnomah
county jail and to pay fine OF $500.
EUREKA. Cal, July 7.-Dr. r. Omeri.
professor OF seismology in the Imperial
University Of Toxic. arrived here yesterday
to investigate recent seismatic oisturb-
ances In Humboldt county. Last night Dr.
Omeri was assaulted by an unknown man.
who rnistook him for a non-union sailor.
His injuries are not serious
NEW YORK, July 7.-George F. Baer.
president of the Reading railroad, sailed
today for Europe on the steamship kroon-
land.
RERIIN, July president Rooseveles
CONGRATULATIONS to Crown Prince and Crown
Princess Frederick william on tne Dirtu OK
their son have been transmitted through
the American embassy and the foreign Of
nee to Emperor William and the crown
prince and crown princess.
NEW YORK, July 7-Fifty-seven pas
seneers arriving here today on the Ward
line steamer Monterey from Havana were
detained at Hoffman island as a precau-
ton against yellow fever.
vIGo. Spain. July 7.-severaI acts of In
subordination have occurred on board the
Russian cruiser Terek, which Is anchored
here The officers are exercising rigid sur
veillance over the crew. but number or
assertions have occurred.
NEW YORK. July 7:-Ethelbert Watts.
American consul general at St Petersourgs
Russia, sailed today for Europe.
LYONS, N Y. July THE overflow OF
the CLYDE river here yesterday. due to
heavy rainfall. left hundreds of carp In
the streets in the center of the city when
the water receded Men with pitchforks
caught FISH weighing from three to thirty
pounds Over ton of fish were gathered
In one street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
MAKE WAR ON TYPHOID
United States and District
Authorities Combine.
INVESTIGATION UNDER WAY
Circular Issued by Officials Under Gen.
Wyman.
COMPARISON OF STATISTICS
Percentages of Deaths From the Dis
ease Under Consideration
Views of Dr. Woodward.
INVESTIGATION UNDER WAY
OF STATISTICS

The general crusade against typhoid fever
in the District, which has followed the pres
ent outbreak, has, as already stated in The
Star, resulted in a union of forces between
the local health department and the officers
of the United States public health and ma
rine hospital service, and. beside making
simultaneous analysis of the waters from
all public wells In the District in search Of
possible sources of infection. the chemists
of the public health service will aid the
local health authorities in an exhaustive
scrutiny of a great number of the existing
cases in an effort to determine whether one
common source seems to be responsible for
the spread of the disease.
Thorough and Comprehensive.
at Is our desire to make the investga
ton as thorough and comprehensive in it's
scope as the means at our disposal and
circumstances will permit and we hope.
therefore, to secure your active aid and CO.
operation.
I'VE shall be glad to make Vidal tests.
blood cultures and Diazo tests in any cases
that you desire. We are also authorized TO
make for registered physicians, bacterio-
logical and chemical examinations of water,
milk and other possible sources of typhoid
infection. All of these examinations will be
made free of cost at the hygienic labora-
tory, 25th and E streets northwest. Re-
spectfully,
(signed) IN J. ROSENAU,
Director Hygienic Laboratory.
IL. L. LUMSDEN,
Passed Assistant Surgeon.
>'JOSEPH H. KASTLE
"Chief Division of Chemistry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
TWO SCRATCHED.

Go-Between and ormonde's Right In
eligible for the Commonwealth.
NEW YORK, July THE stewards or
the jockey club today declared the horses
Go-Between and ormonde's Right ineligible
for the Commonwealth handicap
The Commonwealth handicap while q
comparatively new stake, Is one OF the most
Important and interesting Of the Sleeps
head Bay meeting. Go-Betweenss owner
ship has been under discussion for several
days. This really great racer has had one
of the most interesting histories Ia turf
annals. On more than one occasion he has
been the vehicle OF big pinngers and turf
1nAn1pulationa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07

PARIS, July S.-Ciosing: Three per cent
rentes 81 francs. a21t confines for the ac-
count Exchange on London 25 francs, 49,
cert,mes for checks.