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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
POISON STORY DENIED.
Lieut.. McClure's Death Charged to
Nervous Prostration.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, June 15.-First
Lieut.. John B. G. Mcclure of 9Th Com
pany, Coast Artillery, died at the hospital
at Fort Monroe yesterday afternoon as re-
suit of nervous prostration. At the fort
this morning Col Ramsay d. Potts, com
mandant, positively denied the report cir
culaIed and printed to the effect that
Lieut.. Mcclure died from effects OF poison
self1admnitered.
He was a son of Major Mcclure. who
died In service in the Philippines, and was
appointed to the army in 1901. He had
been In bad health for several months and
had just obtained leave of absence for
several months, intending to spend the time
recuperating at Hot Springs, Va, when at
tackled with fatal illness.
His brother arrived here from Washington
this morning and the remains will be taken
to that city tonight by boat. being escorted
with full military honors. and will be In
terred In Arlington beside his father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
THE DREYFUS CASE.
French Court at Paris Considering Plea
for New Trial.

PARIS. June 15.-The supreme court to-
day began consideration Of the results of
the inquiry which has been going on for
the last twenty-seven months relative to
granting Alfred Dreyfus another trial The
hearings are secret. Procurator General
Beaudoi and Maitre Mornas, respectively,
summing up the arguments against and
for a retrial.
The private sessions will last four days,
after which the public arguments will be
made decision is expected at the end
of the month. The following hearing fol-
lows the decision of the court of cassa-
ton, March 8, 1904, favoring an investiga-
ton, which has since been going on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
A TRAGEDY AT SEA.
Gasoline Schooner Burned and Crew
Probably Lost.

SEATTLE, Wash, June 15.--The gasoline
schooner Argus Is burning thirty-fve miles
off Destruction Island, and according to
Capt. Bridget of the steamer Asuncion, a
Pacific oil company ifne steamer. 1t is not
likely the crew viii ever be heard from.
Capt. Bridget thinks the crew Were blown
up in explosion which caused the fire.
He says he went alongside the Argus and
at that time the vessels hull and bow were
burned away.
The Argus was bound from Puget Sound
to San Francisco with cargo of 750 600
feet of lumber She was owned by the Pa
cific Ship Company OF San Francisco.
Another point mentioned by Capt. Brid-
gett which seems to indicate that the crew
perished In explosion is that the lash
ings on the boat had not been touched
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
THE EMPIRE FREE TO SAIL.
Discovered That There is No Law to
Allow Her Seizure,

Orders have been sent to Commander Null
ligan of the cruiser Marblehead to allow
the filfbusterer Empire to leave Corinto,
Nicaragua. at any time that vessel desires
TO do so. The Marblehead has been watch
ing the Empire. which last week was sue
cessful In fiiibustering expedition to Qua
temala. The government here can find no
international law permitting the Marblehead
to stop the Empire unless that vessel be-
comes active again under the American Gag.
and Commander Mulngan has informed the
Navy Department that the mission of the
Empire has been entirely fulfilled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
TO AID SAN FRANCISCO.
Californians Heard by the House Ap
propriations Committee.

The California relief committee was again
heard by the House committee appro-
priations today in furtherance of the plan
for government deposit of 100000 for
a period of years in the San Francisco
banks w. j. Bartnett, vice president of the
Western Pacific railway explained the prop
osition today. but no additional points were
brought out The delegation VIII remain in
the city until the return of Secretary Shaw.
and it is understood that If he approves of
the plan a ioint resolution will be introduced
in both houses of Congress embodying the
necessary legislation to make the plan ef-
fectiye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
7 HURT IN STREET CAR CRASH.
Exciting Time Near Williamsburg
Bridge in Manhattan.

NEW YORK. June 15.-Seven persons
were injured in collision between two
street cars near the Manhattan end Of Will
famsburg bridge today. The leading car,
crowded with passengers. was delayed at a
switch, when the car following it crashed
into 1t, smashing every window In both
cars. piling the passengers In heap on the
floor and cutting them with broken glass.
The bridge was blocked by a curious
crowd of persons until the injured were re-
moved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
THE MAHARAJAH's TOUR.
Indian Prince Visited Stock Yards In
Chicago Yesterday

CHICAGO, June 15.-The Maharajah of
Baroda. India. his secretary Prince Britt.
and his corps OF attendants visited the
stock yards yesterday upon the invitation
of the packers. The maharajah through his
secretary as interpreter said they were I'M
pressed by the wonderful methods OF killing
and preparing meats in the big packing
houses. The party left last night for Colo
RADIO Springs. From there It will go to the
Yellowstone Park. The maharajah intends
to send number of Indian students to
American universities In the fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
CASHIER HELD FOR TRIAL.
Used Firms Cash to Buy Home and
Furnishings

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June 1o.-Charged
with embezzling $1,000. Fred. r. Giipin,
cashier in a large department store. was
today held in bail for trial.
At the hearing Gilpin said $1,000 OF the
money had been used to make payment on
a house and the remainder was to go to-
ward furnishing the house. which he was
soon to occupy with his bride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
Speaker and Chaplain Absent.

Both Speaker and chaplain were absent
when the House convened today Clerk
Mcdowell calling the House to order and
Mr.. DaIzell tPa.) being elected Speaker pro-
tenn. BY unanimous agreement tomorrow
was substituted for today for the considera-
ton of war claims, and then the House re-
sumed consideration OF the slndry civil APP
preparation bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
THE VIRGINIA BANKERS.
Convention Addressed at Norfolk by
Treasurer Treat.

NORFOLK, Va, June 15-Charles H.
Treat. treasurer of the United States, was
the principal speaker at this mornings
session of the Virginia Bankers Associa-
tion. In session at Old Point Comfort, his
theme being Uncle Sam as Banker"
Mr.. Treat delivered an instructive and
interesting speech, telling the istory Of
his department since it was founded by
Treasurer Spinner, and pointing out the
present need Of more currency of small
denomination, especially one and two-dol-
lar bills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-15
Peasants Attacked Train.

Special Csbegram 10 The Star.
ST PETERSBURG. June 15.-The Sebas-
topol express arrived In st. Petersburg yes
terday six hours late. owing to It's having
been attacked by 2,ooo armed peasants. The
passengers were not hurt. but the windows
OF the train were smashed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-08
HADLEY DEFENDS PARTY MEN
VINO FOrswear Independence and stand by
Their Party.

President Hadley Of Yale in a lecture on
4The Ethics OF Political Activity, delivered
Yesterday afternoon before the New York
School OF Philanthropy at lO7 East Twenty
second street, had a word to say in behalf
OF the political leader who stands by his
party even when the party is wrong.
1T Is customary TO talk as II these party
machines furnished opportunities 20 bad
men only" he said. Il am inclined to
think that they furnish equal opportunities
TO the good man, provided he is really ready
TO get acquainted with the people and find
out " hat they actually want. he will have
a fair chance to fight for his convictions
and an opportunity TO make his pow ers
tell as a political asset, not only for him
personally but for the cause OF good gov
rnment
Some people talk as II it were just as
easy for a political leader to be independent
az IL is for the sin pie voter. With this
judgment | cannot concur. The ordinary
voter by making himself independent of
his party compels the different parties 10
bid for his vote. He does not forfeit any
means of influence which he formerly
possessed. But the politician who breaks
with his party throws aside n pOwer Of
reaching men and persuading them " hich
control OF party machinery gives, without
acquiring any similar influence in the other
party. Therefore, If a mans record shows
that he has been honestly anxious TO do a
public service | am very slow to c~riticise
him for standing by his organization through
a good deal that is rather bad
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-08
GEORGE ". MORGAN's PLANS.
VIII Resume Practice With the Firm Of
Breed. Abbott A. Morgan.

George W. Morgan, who sent a letter 10
Gov. Higgins on November 30 resigning the
Office Of State Superintendent of Elections,
said yesterday afternoon that he resigned
for two reasons-overwork was iniurinU
his health and he wasn't making as much
money as he could make by resuming his law
practice.
Mr.. Morgan will resume practice with his
old firm, Breed, Abbott 4 Morgan OF 80
Liberty street.
The Office OF Superintendent of Elec-
tons is worth more than the 5000 a year
salary they pay for it, said Mr.. Morgan.
Around about election time a man has
TO work literally night and day and few
men are strong enough 20 stand the strain.
have nothing TO say. about the work
| have done, or recommendations to make
concerning the Office. That i'll be covered
in my annual report, which will be made
public December 81. / haven't the slightest
idea who viii sIIo~eed me and I don't care"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-08

100 West iOoth street. Mrs. Julia Noonan,
who ives with Mrs. Anna Bird, on the third
floor, was bedridden and paraIyzed. In
their hysteria the two women fought the
policemen who attempted 10 rescue them.
Policeman Short of the West Tooth street
station caught Mrs. Bird in his arms, while
Policeman Tobin OF the same station threw
a blanket about Mrs. Noonan. Trying to
beat their way down the stairs With their
struggling burdens the policemen we're
forced TO give it up and retreat by way OF the
roof scuttle.
The blaze was in a rubbish heap at the
back of the basement stairs. A lot OF old
mattresses had beer rolled against the
dumbwaiter shaft and set aire. The flames
did not get above the first floor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-08
whiteman,, Conviction Amrm.,,.

ROCHESTER, Dec. THE Appellate Di-
vision this afternoon affirmed the convic-
ton of Alonzo j.. Whiteman, who is under
sentenc to Auburn prison for aterm Of eight
years and FIVE months. Wh!tenan was
convicted in Erie county on a charge Of
grand larceny in the first decree, ased
upon the securing Of $3.50 upon a fraudulent
check.
Whiteman when first arrested made his
which be was eng BROUGHT TO Buffalo. He
was shortly afterward recaptured. and con-
vfcted last October. after a sensational
trial.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-08
HIGH GAS HELPS STANDARD.
CONSOLIDATED PAYS MORE FOR
OIL THAN OTHER COMPANIES.
difference OF 81. $780, 900 on a Two Year
COntrsct-ENperts Who Examined Con-
solIdated Books Figure That Gas Made
in 1908 Cost Only 81 IL Gents.

In 1905 cost only 81 l-2 Gents.
Assistant Corporation Counsel William
p. Burr, who is representing the city IN
the proceedings before Special Master
Arthur II. Masten growing out Of the n
tention of the gas companies that the
eighty cent gas law is confiscatory, made
II known yesterday that there Is a contract
existing between the standard Oh Com
pany and the Consolidated Gas Company
whereby the gas company pays a higher
price than the market rate for the oil bought
from the Standard Oil Company.
Mr.. Burr said that this contract was
made in November, 1905, and called for the
delivery in two years by the standard
company Of 255 900, 900 gallons OF oil to the
gas company at 4 i-25 cents a gallon, one cent
a gallon more than the Standard Oh Com
uany gets from other corporations for the
same grade OF oil. This excess represents
q sum Of 81 $4,000.
This difference Of one cent per gallon
in the cost of the oil, MIR. Burr said, means
n difference of Ave cents TO every thousand
cubic feet Of gas sold. Therefore II can
be sean readily why the price PAID Tor OIL
IL a very important factor in sustaining
the 80 cent rate and in retutlng the aTgu-
ment Of the company that II II Il compelled
TO supply gas At 50 cents a thouSani II woulu
really mean q confscation of its property.
The contract was brought 20 light in the
course of an examination OF the company =
books. A firm Of chartered accountants
which examined the books came to these
conclusions.
/ We ind that the total cost " ina nufa ctur-
ing and dis'rinItln- Tn" gas sold 10 private
consumers IN the city Of New York by the
Consolidated Gas Company during the year
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-08
Youth Who Registered "a Times sent need

James Haggerty, the eighteen-year- old
boy who registered fourteen times at the
last election in the Fifteenth Assembly
district. was sent TO the Elmira Reformatory
Yesterday by Judge O'Sullivan in General
Sessions. Eagerly said that when he
registered so many times he did il only for
q lark and that he never Intended to vote.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-08

k6lIH 1874 AZ. All star Hauds. 1850
l2JD st. All Star Vaude. " Il
v UNION SO. Continuous. " II
ISsIH ST. All Star Naude. I5-25-SlI
ph0CT0RS All star aud, "
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-08
Rabbit Sent to Sing Sing for Ten Years

Arthur C.. Rabbit, the young man who
forged checks for sec, 900 on his father-in-
law, Capt. William H. Wheeler, a retired
army officer, waa sent TO Sing Sing for ten
years yesterday. Babbitt was arrested at
automobile trip.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-04
FAMOUS ART WONDERS OF THE
WORLD GRACE THIS MANSION
Mrs. Yerkes-Mizner, the Widow-Bride Tells of
Long and Patient Search for Treasures
Which She Possesses

View York. March 3--Mrs. Yerkes-
Miners greatest fad Is for flowers
ana tropical fruits, which she herself
raises upon the sun garden above the
Venetian room. which opens mp Off
the great marble tapestry hall
Large orange trees filed with lus-
cous fruit. and several tomato vines,
upon which ripe tomatoes are hang
ing. she proudly showed as the work
of her own gardening. Forced lilcs
Of the valley aaI other choice bulhDus
flowers, each in specially prepared
beds have occupied much Of her time,
"Thege things ! enjoy and really be-
lieve could make living rs a gar
dencr ana fruit raiser. if / hal TO-"
said III, mutt -miliouaircss laugh
ingly.
There arc countless other things
that interest this woman Of endless
leisure and millions of money. She
has a penchant for shoes ana gloves
and up in her Loals XVI bond H. thers
aio drawers upon drawers of gloves
TO match cvety lrock and to wear n.y..
on every occasion DozCas and doZ-
ems of them Her shoes and slippers,
which must De specially made and
fitted, number seventy pairs, and are
wonderful examples or hc aocmak
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-04
Progressive Appreciation.

Some Of the country flowers Illus
trate the truth the "the prophet Is
not without honor save IN his own
country" as well as any person could
possibly do it.
One morning q summer resident
started from Brookby with a bunch
of flowers in her hand.
Going Ia tote that whiteweed into
the ci,y?" inquired the man who
drove her to the station, with evident
3corn,
Yes" Gaid The Young ~oman. quite
unmoyed by his opinion.
On the train she was joined by an.
other young woman who had formerly
lived in the city, bur had married a
Brookby man few years before.
Those are pretty daisies you
have" she said tolerantly.
Yes, think they are" said the
summer visitor, smiling TO herself
An hour later she handed the flow
crs 10 u friend ia a busy city office
70. what lovely marguertes!
cried the recipient
I'm so glad you like them" said
the young woman, quietly. II thought
you would. - Youths Companion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-04

er's craft Il have always liked pref
" shoes and why shouldn't | devote
soma C my time To seeing that they
are entirely suitable to me in every
Way?' No shoemaker's last for a
dozen pairs is used, but for each pair
& special last Must be made and APP
proved of personally by the fastidi-
ous woman before they are accepted.
Fine Laces Among Her Fads.
tacCs are another fad, and il is
said That IN Europe she has collected
the best examples of each loom that
can be mad Her Venetian curtains
that adom the windows on the first
aoor cannot be duplicated in all Of
the work so old and rare is their
vorkman'h
But these petty fads of mine are,
as The French say, pour passer les
temps. said Mrs. Yerkes "The
things that IN So interest me are my
paintings and my tapestries. | spent
months in Europe going about through
the galleries and shops of Paris and
of italy looking FOR the things you see
about Mr.. Yerkes and often Sc
lected canvas together. and then,
again. we would go about on our
jauntS of search alone. II was upon
one of these occasions that | picked
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-04
ECHO Of PRIOR
SUICIDE HEARD
IN A BIG SUIT
FRANK ROCKEFELLER FILES SUIT
IN SUPREME COURT FOR
HALF A MILLION.
OUTCOME OF BIG DEALS
In Republic Iron G.. Steel Co., Which
Cleveland Suicide Was Conduct.
ing For Him as
Broker.

New York, March 3.-Frank Rookie
| Teller. brother of John ID. Rockefeller
| began suit in the supreme court to
day against various individuals and
| brokerage firms in New Yorl; City and
| Cleveland TO recover 100000
The suit is the outcome on stock
transactions with Leland w. Prior
who committed suicide In Cleveland on
January o. Prior's brokerage firm Of
Denison, Prior and Company, suspend
ed operations after Prior killed him.
self and is now in the hands of re-
ceiver.
II appears from Rockefeller's com
plant that he is anxious to hold the
New York correspondents of Denison,
Prior and Company responsible for
money lost through dealings with
Prior. The New York correspondents
were c. l. Hudson and Company and
F.. and G. Randolph and COMPANY
Both OF hesc firms are named as de
PENDANTS
At the time Prior committed suicide.
Rockefeller was dealing heavily In The
stock of the Republic Iron and Steel
Company. He had on deposit with the
Prior firm and its auxiliaries large
blocks Of stock, but II was in the name
Of Prior. as it had not been paid for.
he says. and simply was held for him.
The stock certificates had been issued
in Priors name.
As soon a. he learned of Prior's sui
eide. Rockefeller says he telegraphed
to the Huson and Randolph firms
10 close ont all his deals and sell
all stock they held In trust for him
He now declares that they carried out
his instructions and realized large
Sums by the sales. Rockefeller snes 10
recover the money realized over and
above what was due the brokers.
The receiver for the Prior firm.
Thomas Bushnell, Is also named as de.
PENDANT in ROckefeller's suit. He also
names other persons who. he says.
have laid claim to some Of the money
due him.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-04
NO RICE THROWN
At V. J. Blow and Miss salIye Nichols
Who Were Wed Last Might
Wedding a Quiet One.

very quiet wedding ceremony was
held last night at O'Clock al the resi-
dence OF Nj and Mrs. c. A. Weis
1927 Park Place West. when V J.
Blow and Miss Callye Nichols were
united in matrimony.
Miss Nichols Is from Bardwell. Ky
and is a sister to Mrs. weis. She is
wen known and quite popular here.
Mr.. Blow. from Titusyille. Pa. g. a
widower and his first wife who died
some time ago. was a sister To the
second lady whom he chose.
Every cfort wa made 70 keep the
matter quiet. and as result no
showers Of rice. amid peals Of laughter
and the shouts Of the merry fun max
.ers greeted the principals in this affair
Of Cupid. Mr.. and Mrs. Weis were the
only Witnesses.
Rev. W T. Norris. of the First
Methodist church Of this city. off
eiated at the ceremony and the happy
couple took the early morning train
for Mexico. via St. Louis on their
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-04
Announcements
lLllNols CENTRAL r. r.

| tLIANOt1 LEV nSAG Rs W.
The Illinois Central maintains
Double Daily Service, and operates
the best of trains. with Dinlug Cars,
BufYel.LIbrary Cars. Chair Cars, and
sleeping Cars. from Chicago. st
Louis, CincInnatI aud Iolisyllle south
10 New Orleans The best road for
/ reaching The Winter Tourist resorts
of the south. including
NEW ORLEANS, vicKsBuRE, HAM
| MoND, LA. ouLFPoRr, MISS.
Mardi Gras al New Orleans Feb
81, 1906. Gkfport Is a Mexican Gulf
Coast resort having the new, fine
Great Southern" Hotel Regular
ocean steamship sailings from New
Orleans for Mexico, Central America.
Panama, West Indies and Europe.
Send or call for descriptive matter In
regard to the above.
HAVANA VIA NEW ORLEANS.
Havana. Cuba, is best reached via
the Illinois Central through service to
New Orleans and the new ocean liner.
lwin-screw, nneteen.knot
S. S. PRINCE ARTHUR
1
leaving New Orleans every Wednes-
day at p. m. and arriving at Havana
at sunrise Friday morning.
Alexander Wilson complainant's so
1.-THE CUBAN SPECIAL"
fast Weekly Limited Steamship
Train Is run (after Dec. 2C) every
Tuesday from Chicago and st. Louis
direct to the boat side. Send for Cuban
literature.
HOT SPRINGS, ARK. FLORIDA
Daily Sleeping Car without change
Chicago to Hot Springs, with connec-
lions at Memphis from Cincinnati and
Louisville.
Through Dixie Flyer" Sleeping Car
Line st. Louis to Jacksonville via
Nashville. Chattanooga and Atlanta.
MEXICO, CALIFORNIA.
7 Tour OF all Mexico, via Illinois Cen
trial X. r. under escort Of Reau Camp
ibell. General Manager American Tour.
lst association. Quincy Building, 115
Adams ST.. Chicago, leaves Chicago
January 20. Select clientele. Limited.
All exclusive privileges, independent
travel Special Pullman Vastibuie
Train. Drawing Rooms. Compart-
ments. Library and Music Room, with
Fthe largest Dining Car In the world.
and the famous Open-Top Observation
Car. Chilllitli Special Baggage Car.
Tickets include all expenses every
where
Special tours Of Mexico and Califor>
MIA via the Illinois Central and New
Orleans under the auspices OF Ray
mond and whitcomb. viii leave Chi
eago Fridays. Feb. Cd and 23d for Mex
leo and California. the last TO include
la stop-over al New Orleans for the
Mardi Gras. Entire trips made in
special private yestibule trains of
finest Pullmans. with dining car ser
vice. Fascinating trips. complete In
every detail
Illinois Central Weekly Excursions
10 California. Excursion cars through
to Los Angeles and San Francisco as
follows. Via New Orleans aud the
Southern Route every Friday from
Chicago: every Tuesday from cineln-
natl and Louisville. VIA Omaha and
the Scenic Route every Wednesday
from Chicago.
FULL PARTICULARS concerning
all Of the above can be bad Of agents
u the illinois Central and connecting
lines or BY addressing either Of the
... &c.. 4. x. HANSON. p. 7. NJ -.
Chicago. ~.
g. q. HATCH. G. r. A.
Chicago. III
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-04
CALAMITY.

The average female brain, we learn
from lecture by Dr. ilollander, is
about five ounces lighter than the
male brain II Is astonishing what a
number OF men one meets who. no
doubt from motives OF gallantry lead
one 10 believe thai the matter Ia the
other way about. - ondon Punch
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-04
ENTERED PLEA OF III


Bloomington. III Marc William
Deduc. a farmer. VINO q ober 18th
shot and killed Marcer Hase Nichol,
cashier Of a bank az CreBoa. and
Hugh Jones. a depositor. today en-.
tered a plea Of guilty aud vas sea-
fenced 70 the penitentiary for life