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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
THREATENS AN EXPOSURE
Declares He Will Tell Who Took His
Brides.
BOUGHT THE VOTES NEEDED
Says That an Attempt Was Made to
Hold Him Up for More
Money.

BOSTON. Mass, June 23.-In a statement
issued tonight Frank j. aethro, who on
Thursday was expelled from the Massachu-
setts house OF representatives after having
been found guilty OF attempting to bribe
Neutrality-suspicious.. a confession of guilt is
made and Gethro further says to avenge his
expulsion he will expose every member OF
the house he will expose every member OF
bribery proceedings
Although Gethro does not mention any
names he states that several members OF
the legislature have secured bribes and he
says that his revelations will be of such a
nature as to make giving and taking OF
brides impossible at the state house in the
future.
In his statement Gethro says:
That have made untruthful statements
L admit; that have done wrong 1 confess:
that | have been wronged, 1 assert and
will prove"
Referring to the anti-bucket shop bill. the
measure in which he was personally inter-
ested, Gethro says:
agreed to buy republican votes got the
contract and bought the votes. Negotiating
for certain votes l was refused. because, l
was given to understand did not offer tho
full price. To force me to raise the offers
some OF those Interested began TO talk The
matter got TO the grand jury and | was in
dicted. Then the investigating committee
was appointed. l WAS told that IL 1 stood
nrm the committee would me through
unframed.
When, however. I sat on the floor OF
the House on Thursday afternoon saw my
self held up in scorn and heard my punish
ment demanded, not by that handful of men
whose names are above reproach, but by a
mob of dastardiy hypocrites who had been
offered and taken ten brides to my one, l
swore then and there to avenge my ex-
pulsion.
For whatever wrong I have done 60
Massachusetts, I shall atone as best I may.
but in my degradation l am buoyed by
the knowledge that 1 shall have done the
state some service II In my ruin the
structure of infamy headed by those men
shall fall"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
AFFORDED EVERY FACILITY.
Americans Inspecting Operations of
Municipal Ownership Abroad

LONDON. June 23,-The public owner
ship commission of the National Civic Fed
ere ion OF the United States VIII conclude
q months investigation of municipal own
ership In Great Britain June 50. Thet have
visited ali The cities where municipal own
ersIlip has developed and, having every ia
Ctaty placed at their disposal, they have
been enabled 70 make the most minute in
QUrics. In some cases the commissioners
have examined privately owned concerns
sseu as the Norwich street railroads. which
they went over today. On Monday they
WA visit the works OF the South Metropoli-
tan Gas Company, and the greater part of
The last week VIII be spent IN London and
ls vicinity, the program including, how
ever. side trip To Bristol The commits
s!oIers also have been invited to attend the
sessions OF the institute of engineers and
VIII lunch with the lord mayor, Walter
Vaughan Morga June n
AS London is inaugurating immense mu-
nclpal undertakings, principally electric
street railroads necessisating generating
stations. which will be the largest in the
world, The American visitors will have their
time in the metropolis fully occupied The
commissioners are reticent regarding the
opinions they have formed. having agreed
not TO express themselves on the subject
UNTIL their views are embodied I'm the report
II the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
COMPLYING WITH DEMANDS.
Insurance Companies at San Francis
CO Yielding to Official VIII.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. June 2s-That
the insurance companies fear the weight of
official displeasure Is shown by the fact that
there are now only five or six companies
which have not furnished their lists OF
policy holders or extended time for proof
of less.
Assistant Attorney General George Stur-
tevant said today that his office is now
ready to begin action against the companies
which haYe not been dealing fairly. He
added: Wherever It is found necessary
both penalties under the statutes will be
Observation-Disclosures of bond and ejectrnent
from the state"
The financial condition of practically all
or the companies involved here will, it Is
stated, be disclosed on July 1. when the
companies VIII be compeiled TO file In the
state of Georgia sayai-annuaI statements
of their condition. Georgia Is said 10 bs
the only state in the Union requiring semi
annual statements.
Chairman Spencer of the dollar for dol
lar committee of the board of underwent
ers said today that the outlook IS far from
encouraging.
There are undoubtedly a large number
or companies which must go to the wall
soon, he said. Il do not want to specify
nor would / say that all the honest and
solvent companies are In the dollar for dol
lar class. l do not want to impugn the mo-
tVes or any of the companies that may
doubteGly cannot pay, and are Offering tho
best they can Some of the companies are
now making delay to learn the extent OF
their liabilities and will then pay wh8r
they owe. Others are delaying in bad faith.
These VIII have to wait and go out of bust
ness unless they can make good soon"
The relief commission new body to take
charge Of the relief work and rehabilitation
Of this city, met today and perfected its
organization. There were present DR. De-
vine. Col. George H. Puppy and Edward
Floran- Dr. Devfne was elected chairman
and Ernest P Bicknell. secretary.
The commission was Joined by Mayor
Schmitz and Maj. Gen. Greedy and several
hours were spent in discussion of the work
to be undertaken. Gen. Greedy urged that
each camp should now be placed in charge
OF some man in whom the people had con-
ddence such as captains and lleutenants or
police Mayor Schmitz urged rehabilitation
and the erection of permanent homes. DR..
Devine urged the starting OF a municipal
loan office to make loans TO the people on
security, and thus stop the abuses OF the
pawn shops. The suggestions were taken
under consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
CoTTAGERs MAKE COMPLAINT,
Shells From Fort Monroe Came I'm
comfortably Near.

NORFOLK. Va, June 23.-While the cot
tagers at Willoughby Beach. Va, have no
idea that the Fort Monroe authorities
thought the guns were ranged so as to send
across Chesapeake bay the heavy shells
which struck there yesterday. endangering
life. A. P. Warrington has made official
complaint in the matter to Secretary of
War Taft. the commander of Fort Monroe
and Maj. Winslow, United States army en-
gineer at Norfolk. The attention OF these
officials has been called to the great dan
ser In which lives of cottagers were placed
by the firing yesterday and the cottagers
have asked that such departmental orders
be issued as will prevent repetition of the
occurrences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Albert s. Belate, jr., a graduate Of
Central High School, also second leu
tenant of Company L. will spend the next
ten days at Chesapeake Beach as a guest
of Mr.. ]. "A Frank
Mr. Ernst Schmid OF the War Department
accompanied by his son William, will start
Tor Europe on the 9th They will return
late in September
Mr.. George Oakley Totten. jr., will sail
Tor ENGLAND on the Baltic on July f.
Mr.. Totten and Mr. Glenn Brown have
Just been appointed delegates to represent
this government al the coming Information
al Congress of Architects to be held in
London July Is to %
Mr.. f. S. Key Smith of the District bar
has gone with his family to visit relatives
near his old home in Virginia, on the Ches-
apeake bay. 1t Is understood this Is the f1rst
opportunity Mr.. Smith has had to visit the
place Of his birth and childhood in nearly
twenty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
THE AGAMEMNoN LAUNCHED.
New Ideas Developed in the British
Battleship.

GLASGOW. June 23.-The British battle
ship Agamemnon. of 1880 tons. was sue
cessfully launched here today. Among the
novelties in the construction Of the ship
are the following: All her guns will be
above the upper deck and her heavy guns
will be more concentrated IN the center
OF the vessel. while the smaller pieces will
be carried on central platform deck. ex-
tending about one-third the length Of the
ship and upward of thirty feet above the
water line, giving great command on all
sides of the water round the ship. The
Agamem non will have cost about 81, 500. OOO
when completed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
ARRESTED IN CHICAGO.
Eugene F. brennan Accused of En-
bezzling from Associates.

CHICAGO, June 23.-Eugene F. brennan.
recently connected with Washington
newspaper, was arrested here yesterday on
a federal warrant charging embezzlement
brennan was arraigned before United
states Commissioner Foote and the case
was continued until July 2. brennan comes
from wealthy family and was recently
discharged from the United States navy
1t is alleged that he embezzIed 5000 from
the employees OF the Washington Times. as
treasurer OF a benefit organization.
Capt. Boardman received q message from
DetectiVe Pratt this morning advising him
that the case had been continued. Detective
Pratt, who has been in Chicago during the
past week. is expected to return home to-
morrow morning. brennan. as heretofore
stated IN The Star. was a member of the
Marine Corps before he accepted a position
as newspaper reporter He was treasurer
or symposium" and is alleged to have
disappeared from this city the latter part
OF last month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
DRASTIC LAW PROPOSED.
Massachusetts, Would Prevent Outside
Control Of Her Railways.

BOSTON. June 23.-The final adjournment
If the present session of the state legisla-
IRE. which was scheduled for today, was
postponed to permit of committee hearing
on a drastic bill designed to prevent for
eign railroad corporations from purchasing
Massachusetts, street railway companies
and forcing foreign companies to relin-
Quish any Massachusetts railways which
they may control. The bill. drafted.
would affect particularly the New York.
New Haven and Hartford railroad, WHICH
has many holdings of street railways In
this state.
Gov. Guild sent a message to the legis-
lature urging the passage of some such
legislation as laid down in the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
CONTRACT AWARDED.
Maryland Steel Company of Baltimore
Successful Bidder.

The isthmian canal commission yester-
day awarded the contract for the two
sea-going suction dredges to the Maryland
steel Company OF Baltimore, the lowest
American bidder, at their bid of 1902 600
each
The lowest bidder was William Simon of
Scotland. nut the award TO the Baltimore
concern was made by reason OF the recent
act of Congress that ali purchases for the
isthmian canal should be confined to prod
Ucts OF the United States except where 1t
WAS shown that American bids were UNI
reasonable ard extortionate, At the Offices
of the canal commission Ii was stated that
the bid OF the Baltimore concern was not
unreasonable and extortionate. and there
fore the contract was given to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
WON BY THE RAINBOW.
Race for Seventy-Footers Taken by
Cornelius Vanderbilt's Yacht.

NEW YORK, June 2}.-Cornelius Van
derbilt's 70-foot sloop Rainbow won in her
class today at the annual regatta OF the
Seawanhaka-Cor Yacht Club. She
defeated J. r. Maxwelrs Yankee by O. o3- IS
The yachts sailed over a triangular course
OF fifteen and half miles on Long Island
Sound off Oyster Bay. IN fiuky breezes va
ried by Gains and rain squalls. The Rain
bows actual time was 4 2Si2
F. NJ Smiths new sloop Effort was de-
feated by II. F. Limits Weetamoe by
o.12iS She beat the Nicola. of the same
class, by 0.04.0e. The Irondequoit was de-
feated by A II. Morris new sloop Gardenia
by oo712
Thirty-four yachts started, and the other
winners were the Mtnosa ILL., The Phyrne,
The Kid. The Chinook, The Howdy and
the Chipmunk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
IMMIGRATION LAW.
Position Of the Federation Of Labor
on the Subject.

on the Subject.
Representative Gardner of Massachusetts
gave to the press yesterday afternoon a
letter which he had received from Mr.. Nor
rison. the secretary of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor. The letter stated that as
the opponents of the immigration bill now
pending in the House are asserting that
the American Federation Of Labor is not
particularly interested in the passage of the
bill and especially In the educational test.
he had been directed by the executive coun-
ell to state that the federation has not
changed its position. which Is clearly set
forth IN the following instructions to the
officers of the American Federation of La
Dor. adopted November 4, 1905, at the Pitts
burg convention:
In accordance with the views here out
lined we recommend that you authorize
your officers to use all honorable means for
the amendment of our immigration laws so
as to exclue persons physically unfit. to
introduce an educational test and to pro-
vide that ports of entry shall be confined
to those on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
and the gulf of Mexico Mr. Morrison's
letter goes on to say, Il am communicating
this to you SO you will understand that
the assertions made by our opponents are
untrue"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
SUNDAY IN THE NAVY.
Secretary Bonaparte's Letter to Mr..
Small of Provincetown, Mass.


Small Of Provincetown, Mass.
Secretary Bonaparte has written letter
to Mr.. J. T. Small Of Provincetown. Mass,
in which he expresses some interesting
views regarding the observance Of Sunday
In the navy. He approved the action of
Rear Admiral Evans. commanding the At
lantic fleet, in changing the plan to have
the fleet make its headquarters off Province
town this summer because Of the objections
Of the authorities to the sailors playing base
ball on Sunday.
THE regulations for the government of
the navy" says Secretary Bonaparte, ire
quire Sunday to be observed in an orderly
manner, all labor being reduced to the re-
quirements of necessary duty: they also
provide for the encouragement Of athletic
sports and exercises among the enlisted
men. Provided that good order Is observed
and no discomfort or Inconvenience caused
to citizens of the locality, the department
would see no more objection to ball games
or other decorous athletic sports on Sun
day afternoons. but q strict observance of
the state law Is in all cases required"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
OFFICIALS NAMES FORGED.
Alleged Operations of Chicago Cleri-
cal Employe.

CHICAGO, June 23.-Thomas e. Paddon,
until six weeks ago a clerk in the city con
troller's department, lately clerk in the
water pipe extension office In the city hall,
was arrested last night on charges of for
gerry. burglary and operating a confidence
game.
He Is alleged to have broken into the safe
in the auditors office. taken bank pay
checks, forged the names of city officials
and obtaining money on these. Just how
much the clerk had obtained through the
fraudulent checks the police were unable to
learn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
REV. DIR. COREY DEAD
FOURTEEN YEARS AGO PASTOR
OF LOCAL CHURCH.

Rev, DIR. George H Corey. for many
years prominent In Washington died In
his apartment at the Riggs House yester-
day. Mr., Corey was formerly stationed in
Washington as the pastor of the Metro
politan Methodist Episcopal Church. but
has been for several years living out Of
the city and had only come back about a
week ago He had slight spell of Illness
soon after he came to Washington the
last time, but thought nothing OF It, and
soon recovered. Friday he had another
attack, and DIR. Mofratt was called In
The doctor said he was suffering from
heart trouble OF long standing but
thought IL he took care of himself there
would be no serious results. Mr.. Corey
arr SO yesterday morning and had break
fast in his room. but soon afterward COM
planned of feeling worse, and before IL
o'clock was dead.
The body was removed to Speare's I'M
dertaktng establishment The funeral ar
rangements will await the arrival of his
son, who was expected to reach Washing
ton late last night.
Prominent as Minister.
DR.. Corey was prominent in Washington
as a minister. He was stationed at the
Metropolitan Church about fourteen years
ago. Prior to that he was In Yonkers and
New York city. At the close of his min
istry at the Metropolitan Church there
was some question to his transfer. The
conference wished to send him to
smaller charge and DR.. Corey objected.
The matter was finally compromised by
appointing him a lecturer at Dickinson
College, but for several years prior to his
retirement he did little or no active work
though he retained his full relation with
the conference. He was placed on the su-
perannuated list two years ago. having
been in the active ministry since 1868.
After his approximation he went to Vir-
ginta, where he lived on farm near Ma
nassas. coming to Washington occasion
ally on business.
His Literary Work.
DR.. Corey came to the Metropolitan
Church in 1888, succeeding Rev. Dr. John
P. Newman, who was elected bishop of
the Methodist Episcopal Church at the
ouadriennial conference held in New York
1898. During hts pastorate conference of
was held IN the Metropolitan Church. He
was instrumental In the publication OF
history of the church.
He was regarded as one of the most
scholarly men In the Methodist denomina-
ton and as an especially strong doctrinal
preacher. He did great deal of edi-
torial work Of a character which brought
he was never connected with arg period
ical in an official capacity. On account of
his studious temperament, his friends say
he never became a great popular" preach
er. but In the other respects mentioned he
attained a wide reputation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
RUNAWAY ELECTRIC CAR.
Three Killed and Twenty Injured In
q Collision

LONDON. June 23.-Three persons were
killed, one received probably mortal in
turies and twenty others were seriously
hurt in collision today between a run
away electric street car and motor omni-
bus. The accident occurred in the vicinity
Of the Archway tavern. Highgate, a spot
congested by the traffic OF several con-
verging roads. The electric car. filled
with Passengers. while descending a hill
became uncomfortable. After colidfng
with hearse and other vehicles the car
crashed into the motor omnibus. which 1t
lifted bodily and forced through the front
Of a store. The damaged car bounded
onward, smashing lamp posts and mar
rowly escaping collision with another street
before 1t finally came to standstill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
RUNS AMUCK IN JAIL.
Negro Witness Suddenly Becomes In
sane,

NEW YORK. June pa negro held as q
witness In murder case in the Freehold
On j. jail became suddenly insane today
and run amuck In the prison While shay
ing his nineteen year-old son. also held as a
witness in the murder case in question, he
slashed the younger mans throat without
warning. inAicting a dangerous wound He
then hacked himself about the face and
head.
The insane man backed against wall
and defed the guards. Base balls were
thrown at him to no avail. Then a shotgun
was brought into play and several blank
shots fred at him. but he still flourished the
weapon. Finally a keeper rushed at him
and knocked him down. The negro was
then placed in a straitjacket.
The older man probably fatally wounded
himself. His sons injuries are believed to
be not of fatal nature.
Later@Herman's injuries were such that
he died tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
WILL BE UNOPPOSED.
Representative Talbot to Be Renom-
mated Without a Fight.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
BALTI MORE. MD, June 23.-Represen-
tatIve ]. Fred C. Talbot viii be unop-
posed when the second district convention
at Westminster meets next Wednesday,
Primaries were held today in Baltimore
county, and in the fifteenth and sixteenth
wards OF Baltimore City, at which dele
gates were elected. Neither Hartford nor
Carroll counties has candidate this time
Both counties indorsed Mr.. Talbot who
Will be nominated by reclamation. This
is the first time IN years that the Bati-
more county leader will not be obliged
TO fight for the honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
TRIP OF "JAMESTOWN N"
STEAMER MAKES RUN WITH
INVITED GUESTS ABOARD.

The flrst trip since its arrival here of the
new steamer Jamestown" was made yes
terday afternoon. Upon the return to the
dock guests who participated In the out
ing declared that the officials OF the Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Company
had acquitted themselves we'll as hosts
and that the steamer was all that could be
desired.
The start was made shortly after 2
o clock and almost Immediately the fine new
steamer was blowing the waters of the
Potomac in fine style on her maiden trip
down the stream. 1t was the consensus
of opinion that the Jamestown" repre-
sents high standard OF steamer building
and Of marine architecture
Before the new boat departed from the
wharf the guests began to inspect the
craft. The majority seemed anxious to
view the big engines and pistons. In the
boiler room the heat OF course was far
through the windows at the workers giving
their attention to that part of the ma
chinory and from the remarks made those
on the outside were we'll satisfied with
the latter.
Luncheon and Music.
A buffst luncheon was served In the din
ing room. the company having intimated
to the guests: Everything is yours that
is not nailed down." Throughout the after
noon an orchestra rendered appropriate
muiso to the strains OF which many
danced Others sat on the hurricane deck
and enjoyed the cool breezes. The party
that made the trip was representative OF
the social and business life of this city.
Forward q large red streamer bearing the
word Jamestown" was unfurled to the
breeze and aft the stars and stripes waved.
On the return trip the steamer seemed to
be- constantly passing craft OF one KIND or
another. all saluting. Even the tiniest
boats, both sailing and steam. were niled
with eager watchers to see the movements
of the latest addition to the Norfolk ana
Washington" feet.
The total distance covered was about
eighty miles.