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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
OPPOSED TO SECRECY
SPoONEH WANTS ALL FACTS Az
TO BLANKET DISCHARGE.

Late this afternoon the resolutions calling
for Information regarding the recent DIS
missal OF a negro battalion from the army
caane up In the Senate. Immediately there
was rivalry between Senator Penrose and
Senator Foraker as to the character of
the resolution to be adopted. Senator Pen
roses resolution merely requests the Presi-
dent to submit to the Senate information,
leaving 1t to the discretion Of the President
to send as little or as much as he sees fit
Senator Foraker's resolution on the other
hand directs the Secretary of War to send
to the Senate all information and CORE
spondence AZ well as all laws bearing on
the case.
Senator Spooner FIRST addressed the Sen
ate. He said his remarks would be direct
ed entirely to the form Of the resolution.
He declared that he would be much disap-
pointed If the Senate should pass the PEN
rose resolution which might give the i'm
preston that the Senate was approaching
the subject as IL II did not have a right to
know all about It. He said II was appar-
emit, OF COURSE that in addressing a reso-
luton to the State Department, dealing with
International questions, it. might. be left
to the discretion Of the executive branch
to transmit to the legislative branch such
information as thought discreet to send.
In time OF war the same thing would ap-
ply to the War and Navy departments. He
realized also that the Department of Justice
should be given discretion as to sending the
results Of its legal Investigations to be made
public.
But In the case under discussion there
should be no secrecy whatever. The ques-
ton Is altogether one of the organization of
the army In time Of peace, one OF purely
domestic business, about which Congress
has perfect right to be fully informed.
Senator Spooner stated that he was op-
posed to the resolution In the form in which
1t had been offered by Senator Penrose be-
cause 1t was domestic matter, and he
did not think 1t necessary to include the
words III not Incompatible with the pub
lie interests" in such a resolution. For
that reason he was opposed to the Penrose
resolution and Waa In favor Of the For
aker resolution.
Senator Foraker explained that his own
resolution calls upon the Secretary of War
only for Information which the resolution
specifically described.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
GILLETTE NOT SENTENCED.
Case Has Been Allowed to Go Over
Till Monday.

HERKIMER, N. T.. December 8.-Ches-
ter E. Gillette was not sentenced today
He was taken into court at the appointed
hour, but his counsel had been unable to
prepare In the brief time at their disposal
for motion for new trial. which they
desire to enter before sentence Is passed
The stenographer's report Of certain parts
of the trial are essential In their prelimi-
nary work. and the stenographer was I'M
able to get out the required work in 80
short time. On that account the court
entertained a motion that proceedings be
postponed until Monday. at 10 am.
District Attorney Ward made no objec-
ton. But I want It understood" he said,
that their will not be another postpone
ment."
Judge Devendor then granted the appli-
cation. cautionmg counsel to be prepared
at 10 am Monday. because the court de-
sired to close the case as quickly as pos
eible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Trial by Bookbinders' Union.

The trial of Acting Foreman Harry F.
Ashton of the bindery of the government
printing office by the Bookbinders' Union
has been set for next Saturday evening at
$40 Pennsylvania avenue, where Mr.. James
L. Feeney. president Of the union, has en-
gagged hall for the purpose. The charge
against Mr.. Ashton is said to be that he
violated his union obligation in suspending
Mr.. Tanner. bookbinder employed in the
government bindery. The verdict Of the
labor body will be reached, 1t is said, by Sc
four penalties will be provided also by bal
lot These are q fine. censure, suspension
from membership for a given period or ex-
pulsion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
LINN BRUCE A JUDGE
RESIGNS AS LIEUTENANT COVER
NOR OF NEW YORK.

ALBANY, December 6.-Yesterday after
noon N. Linn Bruce resigned as lieutenant
governor Of the state and Gov. Higgins
appointed him supreme court Justice for
the first judicial district. to Ill the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Morgan J.
O'Brien. who has become head Of the law
firm Of OBrien. Boardman & Plat. JUS
tice Bruce under this appointment will
serve until January I. 1908 A successor
to Justice OBrien will be elected next fall
Mr. Bruce got q salary of $1,000 - led
tenant governor. AS a justice OF the SUI
preme court he will get a salary Of ST 800
a year. or about $4,000 in all.
Gov. Higgins announced Mr.. Bruce's
appointment after he had conferred with
Attorney General Mayer. seeming to be in
have to resign before he could be ap-
pointed q justice Of the supreme court. As
a result Mr. Bruce filed his resignation with
the secretary Of state and few minutes
later took the oath of office as a justice.
Gov. Higgins designated Justice Edward
Patterson as presiding justice Of the
appellate division OF the first department.
which place was made vacant by the restg-
also appointed Justice Francis M. Scott
as a regular member instead of an extra
member Of the appellate division OF the
supreme court for the first department.
born In Mercersburg, Pa. and Is a gradu-
ate Of Rutgers College. having been valedic-
torian Of the class of 'S4. He was admitted
to the bar in 1889 and settled in Greenvflle,
N. j., where he became an active republic
can. His talents first became recognized
in a campaign which put Bob Davis the
democratic boss, out Of business. Mr.. Bruce
became prominent later in New York poll
tics as spellbinder. stamping the state
in many campaigns He was elected
president Of the republican county COM
mittee Of New York county in 1908. He had
never held public Office until he was elected
lieutenant governor in 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Building Permits ISSUED.

The following building permits were Is
sued by Building Inspector Ashford:
To Margaret McDOnough. for one two
story brick dwelling at 915 18th street north
west. Architect, David Bowen. Estimated
cost. $500.
To g. c. Splitter. for one one-story frame
dwelling at 10th and Ames streets. Ben
ming. Architect. s. l. Splitter. Builder.
Building and Supply Company. Estimated
cost, 5000.
To John Herath. for one two-story frame
dwelling at AZ Prout street, Twinng City
Architects and builders. Taylor & Herbert.
Estimated cost, 81 500.
To c. e. Foster. for two show windows
at 1888 @ street northwest. Contractor
H. V. Sanford. Estimated cost, s., 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
BELIEVED HE WILL ACCEPT.
Prof. Osborn Not Likely to Rejec
Smithsonian Secretarvahip.

Prof. Henry Fairfield Osborn Of New
York. who was elected secretary Of the
Smithsonian Institution by the board Of re-
gents Tuesday. Is understood to be seriously
considering the acceptance Of the position
rendered. and 1t Is not believed lie will re-
5ect the position. as has been intimated. It
Is stated that Prof Osborn feels greatly
honored by the invitation OF the regents to
take up the work at the Smithsonian Ac-
cording to private dispatches from New
York he says the invitation to cooperate In
the work Is very tempting and that he is
giving II careful consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Pay Of School Principals,

The District commissioners sent to the
House today the request of superintendent
Chancellor Of the public schools for sup
Elemental estimate to straighten out q tan
gle In the pay Of principals OF tweIve-room
buildings who are financially injured by the
overlapping Of the District appropriation
bill and the school bill last session. K
THAT part Of the appropriation bill which
had to do with teachers salaries" the
superintendent says was never passed by
the Senate, the scale Of salaries contained
In the school bill taking its place. The new
law required them to be based on the sal
aries Of last year, which gave these prin-
cipals 3. $50 instead of 81 SEQ year. and
unless the correction Is made they will re-
ceive only $1.430 instead OF the s., $50 to
which they are entitled"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
DEATH CANE SUDDENLY.
J. p. Townsend Passed Away While at
War DepartmAnt

James p. Townsend. q clerk In tho mill
taFy sscretary's ONCE Of the War Depart
rnent. died suddenly about 1:3O o'clock this
afternoon. Mr.. Townsend. who had shortly
before his death returned from luncheon.
for some reason unknown. left his desk and
went out Of the room and was waiting for
tho elevator. when he suddenly fell to the
floor. He was picked UP and removed to his
ONCE, room 25O. where he expired about
ten minutes later. go -.-.
Mr.. Townsend was about seventy years
of age and served In Company F. 39th
Massachusetts, Regiment, during the civil
war. In May, 1884, he was honorably dis
charged from the army and was assigned
as a private in the general service. He
had been employed as a clerk in the milf
tary secretary's ONCE since August 8, 1882
Mr.. Townsend resided with his sister at
1910 street The coroner was notified Of
the occurrence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Milwaukee Bank Convictions.

CHICAGO. December 6-Hagbart Greger-
son. formerly exchange teller Of the Mil
waukee Avenue State Bank. Of which Paul
o. Stensland was president, today pleaded
guilty to embezzlement Of the funds of the
bank. and was given an tndeterminate SEN
tence in the penitentiary. Gregerson is the
third official Of the bank to be sent to
prison. He said in court today that he
had taken the money for the purpose of
helping a young woman build up a bust
ness as beauty DOCTOR"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Cumberland Freight Wreck.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dfspatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, December at
turned out that no one was killed IN the
Baltimore and Ohio freight head-on coll
nsion- here last night. although It vas
thought for time that Charles Fair. the
swttchnan alleged to be responsible for
the wreck. was under the debrfs Fair had
seen but one days service. The injured
are Ed Jones' and John Helkie. Swftchu,an
Fair has decamped. 1t Is said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
Southern Railway Conducts Private
Investigation of Recent Wreck.

The investigation by the Southern rail-
way officials into the causes Of the wreck
on that line Thanksgiving morning was
continued behind closed doors today. In
tiieir efforts to hx tho blame for the dis
aster. which resulted in the death of Pres
ident Samuel Spencer Of the Southern sys-
tenn and several other persons, many wit
nesses are being examined. especially as
the two operators. Jacobs and Mattox,
have made counter accusations. 1t is said
II was said late this Afternoon that the
findings Of the inquisitors would not be
given out until tomorrow.
The Investigation n being conducted by
General Manager c. H. Ackert. General
Counsel A. p. Thorn and General Superin-
tendent 4. n. Coapman- The accident oc-
CURED on Superintendent Coapman's divi-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

The Navy Publishing Company was incor-
porated today with q capital stock Of $40
900. The concern will do general publish
ing business. including the publication of
'The Navy The incorporators are C.
Van Brent Of New York and BENJAMIN 8.
Baker and N. Hill of this city.
general contracting drm to be known
as the Hazen-Latimer Company was also
Incorporated. The capital stock IN placed
at $1.112. The Interpretations are Melvin C.
Haxen, Ernest c. Hazen and Joseph B. Lat
inner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
On Charge of Robbery.

Bertram Campbell. twenty-five years Of
age. was locked UP today by Detectives
Horne and Father upon a charge Of hay-
ing robbed G. T. Cuttings. a resident Of
Mexico. Of a gold watch and chain and
about so in cash. The robbery was re-
ported to have occurred several months
ago and. the police state. MT. Outings has
watch pawned by q relative. When the
latter was found she promptly told the de-
tectiyes that Campbell had asked her to
pawn the timepiece. Campbell stated that
He Will be given q hearing In tho Police
Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
10000, 900 MORE ATCHIsoN
To Be Authorized-$25, 600, 900 or 30
Issued Soon.

NEW YORK, December 6.-The directors
OF the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe at q
meeting In this city yesterday formulated q
financial plan which is expected to meet
the Necessities OF the road for many years.
The plan Is very similar to that adopted
by the New York Central about q year ago,
when the authorized capital OF that system
was increased from $150 GOO coo to $3.50
100000. The Atchison also VIII make an
increase to $3.50 900. 600. but the amount Of
new stock recommended by the directors
Is about soc. 100000 somewhat less than
that authorized by the Central -
The directors called a special meeting OF
the stockholders for January 30 at Topeka,
Kan. to vote upon the proposed increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Walter Wellman Sails AWAY.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 6-Mr Walter
Wellman. who intends next summer to at
tempt to reach the north pole by airship.
left on the French line steamship La
Lorraine today for Paris, where he will
superintend the reconstruction of the air
ship American. Mr.. Weliman said he I'M
derstood the work Of rebuilding the airshfp
was progressing very satisfactorily under
the supervision of the expeditions engineer
in the French capital. He wanted to go
to Paris to give an eye to certain mechani-
cal parts Of the airship. He did not intend
to make any further alterations to the
balloon.
II expect to be back again in February"
he said, Ito make the final arrangements
for the dash to the pole. In April shall
go to my headquarters at Spitzbergen, and
for the north POLE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Night Operator Robbed.

DESOTO, Kan, December GA robbef
early today attacked Miss Zona Heckert
night operator for the Santa Fe. robbed the
depot money drawer Of q handful Of small
change and escaped. Miss Heckert was
knocked senseless with a wagon wheel
spoke. When she recovered consciousness
she said her assailant was a white man
about twenty-five years Of age. The de-
scription fits that Of Leonard D. Conner
private in Company I. Engineer Corps,
who escaped yesterday from the federal
military prison at Fort Lsayenworth, Kan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Copyright Bill Hearing.

The hearings on the pending copyright
bill will be resumed tomorrow morning at
1880 o'clock. They will be by the commit
tees Of the Senate ana OF the House sitting
jointly and will be held in the Senate read
Ing room at the Library of Congress
be present representing very important in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
PuoTAGE BILL TAKEN UP.
Was Made Special Order in the House
Today.

Representative Lttlefeld's bill to remove
discrimination against American sailing
vessels in the coastins trade, commonly
known as the pilotage bill. was the special
order for today in the House
When the bill was taken up Mr. Hum
phrey (Wash), supporting the measure
said the bill seeks to correct the inequalities
Of an earlier day, when the facilities were
not what they now are.
Mr.. Humphrey was interrupted by Mr.
Mann tlll), who asked II the bill was not
selfish to a degree.
To this Mr.. Humphrey replied that he was
always selfish in favor of American yes
sells. and remarked somewhat sarcastically
that the middle west seemed to want no
legislation except that which affects the
corn fields. that tho middle west hardly
knew of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Missing Lad Found in New York.

Charles NJ. Summerville, the boy who ran
away from his parents home. Both and r
streets. Georgetown. Sunday afternoon,
after saying he was going south. as stated
in The Star at the time. has been found
in New York. The boy got lost after
reaching New York, and he was picked up
by the police. He was turned over to
society for the care Of children. His father
will go to New York tonight and bring
him home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
AMENDING THE Law.
Bill Forwarded to Congress to Govern
Employment Agencies.

Bill forwarded co Congress 20 Govern
Employment Agencies.
The Commissioners presented to Congress
today a bill to amend the present employ
ment agency law where 1t relates to a PEN
atty for violation of that law.
It was found that when the new law was
put in aotive operation last week that there
was no provision for a penalty except in
cases where employment agents furnish
girls to disreputable houses.
The attention Of the Commissioners was
called to this flaw In the law by Assistant
Corporation Counsel Pugh at the Police
Court.
While this amendment to the law Is be-
ing acted upon by Congress the Commits
sioners say the present law will be salts
factorily enforced.
The amendment proposed provides a PEN
atty OF rs or imprisonment for thirty days
for any violation Of this law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Morrow Held for Larceny.

Ao11uW Ao1u IVf 08Ic0ny.
Special D4spatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Nd. December d-John J,
Morrow. who gave his address as 121
Prince street. Alexandria, Va. II held here
on the charge Of larceny. Morrow entered
detective headquarters last night and an
nounced that he had stolen q watch from
John W. Minton and no from Blanche
Thomas. both Of the Same address. He said
he wanted 70 be taken into custody. This
morning he was held for the Alexandria
authorities by Justice Grammar. Morrow
said that he was . printer and had been
drinking when he pawned the watch for
40 IN Washington. He hxd the pawn ticket
Morrow said that he thought Il more hon
orable to give himself up than to try 70
escape punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
cros. WIN Admitted to Probate.

The Win Of the late Samuel Gross was
today admitted to probate by Justice Gould.
and letters testamentary were issued to J.
HoIdsworth Gordon. named as executor In
the will. Mr.. Cross left personal estate
valued at $4,000, according to the petition
for the probate OF the will. He also owned
real estate Of the assessed value OF $40 QUO.
The heirs of Mr.. Cross are his widow. Mrs.
Ella e. Cross, and his daughter. Miss Hat
tie Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
New Bishops Named.

ROME December Cat the secret con-
sistory held today in place of the public
consistory previously planned Cardinal Sa-
massa, archbishop Of st. Rigonia, Hungary,
who was present, although still suffering
from Illness received the red hat The
pontin preconized eighty-four bishops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

PARIS. December "a remarkabls
soens followed the Interpolation of the
government on the Moroccan question In
the chamber OF deputies today by M
Jaures, the socialistfc leader Count Boni
de CasteIlane Unexpectedly assembled the
tribune, whereupon half the deputies alb
ruptly left the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Seminary AZ Beneficiary.

Tho Protestant Episcopal Seminary. near
Alexandria Va. Is named as principal ben
edciary In the will Of Mrs. Ellen R. Colds
borough. dated October 2 last and filed to-
day for probate. Bequests Of personal
property are made to near relatives. Frank
r. Rawlings u named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

WILKEeBARRE Pa. December Gan
explosion Of gas occurred IN the Baltimore
mine Of the Parrish Coal Company today.
A rcscuinE party has besn sent into the
workings and all the ambulances Of this
city are ~ the mime in readiness. The
mine 10 situated two miles south Of this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Return to Baltimor

Return to Baltimore.
Viola PATTI and Helen Slate. the runaway
girls from Baltimore. who came here to go
upon the stage, were returned to their
homes last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
MORE DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.
Minister Dudley VIII Probably Go ia
Brazil.

Another prospective change in the diplo-
matte service Is the appointment Of Irving
B. Dudley Of California. now United States
minister to Peru. as ambassador to Brasil
vice Lloyd c. 0rfscom Of Pennsylvania,
slated as ambassador to Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Two Special Messages.
No Senate Session Tomorrow.

The first business the Senate did today
wss to adopt the motion Of Mr.. Hale that
II the close of the days business the Sen
asa adjourn until Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Money Came From Black.


Money Came From Black.
J. w. Spaulding. Judge Boards partner
at the time, who also made Q cash entry
and sold the land to the company. admit
ted that the money to pay the government
price was, in his case, sent to judge
the land and an agent did the prospecting
for him. Black being the agent Black also
made tho sale to Clark for him, he entering
into In agreement through Judge Beard
that when the land was transferred the
debt to Black would be settled.
Vice President Clark. when called a. q
witness. admitted frankly that persons
who made cash entry for the company did
50 with the understanding that the prop
erty was to be decided to the company.
He made many damaging admissions. He
eaid the Superior Coal Company has about
5000 acres Of land In Sweetwater county.
Wyomins. entry on which was made by
railroad or ooAi company employees.
Among those Through whom the land
passed from the government to the COM
pany were William l. Ritter. trAvelin8
Gales agent Of the Union Pacific Coal Com
pany: Frank c. Gillespie. sales agent Of
Tie Union Pacific Coal Company at Port
land, and Joseph 4. Clark. . nephew Of tho
wftness. who Il employed a. q machinist
By the Union Pacific Coal Company
Mr.. Clark said. = In his name. a. trustee
Tor w. D. Cornish, vice president OF the
Union PAcidc Railway Company. $500
shares being 70 hNld.
Although the Union Pacido Railroad
Company furnished the money for the pur-
chase OF these lands. he thought the prop
eru was hsld Independently Of the rail-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-02-15
CASH-HEAD.
Brilliant Wedding q, Preacher. Va.
February i,ih.

In the Methodist Church at
500 O'Clock p. m, February II,
1906. Miss Matte Kate Head, Of
Speer's Ferry, Va. became the
bride Of Mr.. John Bascom
Cash. of johnson City. Tenn.
The church was handsomely
decorated. and color scheme.
green and white, was carried
out to perfection. The Altar.
representing the Heavenly
Gates ajar, with an immense
bell. suspended from a bcauti-
/ fully arranged floral arch. was
a magnificent work of art.
As the organ pealed forth the
sweet strains OF LOhengrin' =
Wedding March, played by
F. Miss Ellene Beregrene. of Swc-
den. the bridal party marched
up the aisles; first, the ushers,
Drs. Mccall and Primer; next.
Mr.. IL. II. Head, the best
/ man" with Miss Mary Cecil.
bridesmaid. followed by Mr. J.
II. Skaggs, with Miss Ellie
+ Cash. sister of the bridegroom
lastly. the bridegroom cscorfinl
Mrs. Head. followed bv pa,
bride. L. aiming upon The arw o
her uncle. Mr. George 3 Head
{ who gave her away The bride
was daintily gowncd IN white
, silk wearing bridal veil will