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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
MEMORY OF LINCOLN.
Services to Be Held About Statue at
the Capitol.

the capitol.
For the first time since the statue OF
Abraham Lincoln was placed In the ro-
tunda at the Capitol regularly constituted
memorial services will be held about the
statue tomorrow morning at o'clock, pre-
ceding the services at the Grant statue in
the rotunda.s The Lincoln memorial Will
be given under the auspices Of those mem
bers of the Capitol police force who are
veterans OF the civil war and the war with
Spain, assisted by a corps of ladies. A
piano will be used for the Accomplishments
to the musical numbers. 1t is said this
will be the first time piano has ever been
heard in the Capitol building, and its echoes
in the rotunda will produce novel effects
The program Is as follows: Introductory,
Capt ]. P. Megrew,; invocation. Ida J.
Hart, P D. president, w. r. c.; address,
Ida A. Oldroyd. past national junior vice
president: music, quartet, Mrs. B. B. Smart
soprano; Mrs. E. B. Spencer. alto; Mr.. Mel
vile Leman, tenor; Mr. C. F. Roberts, bass;
Iincoln's Getty sburg. address, Mr.. F. N.
Weber; solo, Prof. J. H. McFan.
Address by Col B. F. Bingham; music,
"Oh. Native Land. Peace Be to Thee by
quartet; recitation. "Oh, Why Should the
Spirit Of Mortal Be Proud?" by Mrs Katie
NJ. Phillips; america" by the audience,
benediction. ..s.a, n.
The accompanied will be Miss Amy C.
Leavitt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Fraternal Beneficial Associations.

Fraternal beneficial associations, organ
ICED outside the District, but having their
home offices here and doing business within
the District limits without procuring a
license from the insurance department OF
the local government. are proceeding legal
ly if they do not write applications and
solicit new members here, according to an
opinion handed the Commissioners by Cor
pora ton Counsel Thomas
The insurance superintendent, Thomas e.
Drake, requested that the Commissioners
obtain an opinion on this matter. HIS at
tention was called to 1t by persons desiring
an investigation of the business of an or
gantzatiou which carries an insurance fea-
ture The organization is said to have
been chartered under the laws Of West
Virginia and to conf1ne its business mostly
to colored persons.
The view of the cor poration counsel on
the subject has received the approval of the
Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Postponement of Hermann Trial.

Chlted- states Attorney Baker this after
noon He'd motion in Criminal Court No
Tor a postpoaement until October of the
trial OF Representative Binger Hermann of
oregon. indicted for the alleged obstruction
OF an official record pertaining to the bust
ness OF the general land Office. Argument
on the motion will probably be heard next
Friday.
Inc reason gwen for asking continuance
In the case is that seventeen of the wit
nesses. who are summoned to testify June n
at the hearing of the land fraud cases in
oregon. could not be present in Washington
at the time for the Hermann case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

SIASCONSET. Mass. May 2S.-Steamer
Minnehaha- from London for New York,
was In communication with the station here
when the vessel was forty miles east OF
Nantucket lightship at am. The vessel
will probably dock about $50 am Tuesday.
Statendam, from Rotterdam for New
York, was reported abeam of Nantucket
lightship at al and probably Will reach
her dock about an Tuesday.
PLYMOUTH. May 2S.-Arrived: Kaiser
Wilhelm II. from New. York.
LIVERPOOL, May 2S-The White Star
line steamer Celtic. which Will sail from
here June 2 for New York, will take among
her passengers Mr.. and Mrs. Victor F. Law
son, Bishop H. c. Potter and Robert c.
ClOWrY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
TWO LOCAL BILLS REACHED.
Mr.. Williams Filibuster Interferes
With District Business.

The fiiibuster conducted by Mr.. Williams.
the democratic floor leader, played havoc
with District business today. Out Of TWEEN
ty-three local measures on the District cal
lendar only two. and these comparatively
unimportant ones, had been reached and
disposed of when The Stars report closed.
Two bills passed were the Commission
ers' bill to prohibit the killing of wild
birds and wild animals in the District, and
that amending the act of Incorporation of
the Masonic Mutual Relief Association Of
the District so as to premit the associa-
ton to issue certificates of membership
up to $4,000 instead of $4,000 as hereto
fore.
some morning business, speech by Mr.
Stanley of Kentucky against the tobacco
trust. and various roll-calls demanded by
Mr.. Williams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
WORK OF HOUSE CLEANING.
Aftermath Of the Big Masonic May
Festival

The work of housekeeping after the big
Masonic May festival was carried on today
by force of workmen, and the aftermath
of the fete was cleared away under the
direction of some of the committee chair
men. AS yet no correct approximation can
be given of the sum realized a result of
the week of untiring effort on the part of
those who labored in the interest of the
proposed splendid temple.
Mr.. Thomas c. Noyes, chairman Of the
board of control, said returns from the
sales of season tickets are coming in rapid
ly, but there are yet 500 tickets to be
heard from
Mr. T. Frank Trazzare, secretary of the
board, said the festival was a great success
and that the expectations of the board of
control will be more than realized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
GREEN AGAIN
A DEFENDANT
Continued. from First Page.)

Is alleged, he was charged with the consid-
Grafton OF allowances for miscellaneous ar
ticies Of supplies for post ofices and with
the procuring OF such supplies.
In the same period the indictments aver.
George q. Green and Willard D. Doremus
were president and Vice president respec-
lively OF the Doremus Machine Company, .
corporation chartered under the laws Of
the state OF Delaware, and engaged In the
manufacture and sale Of so-called canceitrg
machines for use In post Offices. Several
fee Department, It Is averred. by Green
end DOrernue as oHcers Of the company.
Ten Overt Acts Charged.
Ten overt acts on the part Of Beavers In
connection with the ordering of Doremus
canceiinG machines are alleged In the in
dictments
Doremus and Beavers conspfred in this city.
October 8. 1900. to defrand the United
States. In that. according to the Indictment
Green and Doremus PROMISED to Beavers in
every machine of the kind thereafter or
dered through the procurement and In
huence OF Beavers while an officer Of the
government. the company would pay to
Beavers q commission of SIS for his own
private use.
Consul General Robert ]. wynne of
London, who was summoned from his
post to testify for the defense was In
court when the cases were opened In an
ahdav1t presented to the court several
weeks ago Mr.. Wynne's attendance as
witness was declared to be of consider
able Importance to the defense.
First Witness Called
Merritt o. Chance. chief clerk Of the Post
Office Department. was the first witness
called by the government this afternoon.
His testimony was to the effect that George
w. Beavers was superintendent of the divi-
sion of salaries and allowances In the Post
Office Department during the time covered
by the indictment and that he had charge
OF the allowances for furnishing supplies
for post offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
COOL WAVE IN SIGHT.
Mercury Expected to Touch the so
Mark Before Wednesday.

The heretofore balmy and poetic month
Of May is this season keeping up its pro-
gram for freakshness and as a meteoroloe
ical record breaker. Prof Edward b. Gar
riott, the official weather forecaster. said
to Star reporter this afternoon that more
unusual weather is in sight. The present
rain clouds win clear away tonight and the
weather will become much cooler. In fact.
a wave is bearing down upon Washington
when the mercury in the Thermometers NAV
be expected to go down to the SO mark al
least By Memorial day the weather viii
warm up some" ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Albert Leavey today applied for writ of
habeas corpus on behalf of Oscar B. Robin
son, who is his nephew and under the age
of twenty-one years. Mr.. Leavey. by At
torney w. E. Ambrose, complains to the
court that Robinson is unlawfully detained
by the major and superintendent of police
at the second precinct station.
He says that Robinson has committed no
crime and that there is no warrant for his
confinement.
Justice Barnard, on hearing the petition.
directed the writ to be issued returnable
before him Friday next at O'Clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Chicago's Fire Marshal Removed.

CHICAGO. May 2S.-Ffre Marshal John
f. Campion was today removed from office
By Mayor Dunno. The action of the mayor
In dtscharging the head of the fire depart
ment came a surprise, 1t was moi
generally known that there was any fric-
ton between the chief and the mayor. The
trouble originated in dispute between
Campion and Mayor Dunno regarding Tho
specifications of some new fire engines
which the city is about TO purchase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
First Witness Called.
THE DELAWARE sENAToRsH1P.
Formal Call Issued for Special Legisla-
tive Session

DOVER. Del, May 23.-Ciov Preston Lea
today issued formal call for a special ses-
sion of the Delaware legislature to convene
at Dover on Thursday. May 81, at II o'clock
noon.
Interest oenters in the section of the cali
relating to the balloting for United States
senator. The belief prevails that the dead
lock on the senatorship, which has existed
for more than ten years will be broken,
and that tbs state will be again repre-
sented by its full quota in the upper branch
of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Fifty Dollars or Six Months.

James Butler, eolored, head waiter OF the
Savoy Apartment House, on 14th street
northwest yesterday threw three glass
tumblers at the head of David Williams.
kitchen employee. Williams was 80 Sc
verely injured that he was removed to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment Po-
liceman Greene of the tenth precinct ar
rested Butler for the assault, and the lat
ter was before Judge Kimball, in the Police
Court today The court sentenced him to
nav $50 fine or serve six months in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Brightwood Avenue Liquor License.

Steps have been taken by James F. Cole
to file an application for a license to sell
Intoxicating beverage in a restaurant on
Brightwood avenue near the District line.
and the card notifying citizens of this
fact will be posted on the premises this
afternoon. This place is the same at which
Ernst Loffier desired to sell liquors about
seven or eight months ago. At that time
such a pronounced protest was made by
citizens in the vicinity that Mr.. Loffier
did not even file his application.
The restaurant Is located on the Waters
estate, and Is partly in the District and
partly In Maryland. An ATTEMPT viii be
made by Mr., Cole to secure the NECESSARY
number OF Endorsements upon hts appli-
cation papers In order that he may file
them according to law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Death of Mrs. M. E. Earle.

The death of Mrs. Mary Chamberlain
Earle, widow of George Earle occurred yes
terday at the family residence, 1910 18th
street. Funeral services will be held at
the chapel in Oak Hill cemetery at 3 O'Clock,
Wednesday afternoon. The interment will
be private. Deceased was in the eighty
fifth year of her age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Leg FRACTURED.

Irving Taylor. thirty-two years of age
who resides at 1912 Bladensburg road. fell
from pole while stringiag wire at Luna
Park this afternoon and sustained COM
pound fracture of the left leg He was
brought to Washington aboard an electric
car. accompanied by nurse from the park
hospital and was placed In the Emergency
HosSitai
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WORCESTER. Mass. May 2s-Joseph ).
Lcughran of Washington, d. C.. and Jo-
seph V. Morgan of Leonardtown. Md, are
among those who Will receive the bachelor
of arts degree at Holy Cross College COM
mencement June 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Serious Blight to Tobacco.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, May pa serious
blight has come over many Of the tobacco
beds in the Connecticut valley In the form
of black rot or tobacco root rot. 1t is the
same disease that has attacked Cuban to-
bacco for several years and was noticed for
the first time last year when few isolated
cases were reported. The black rot comes
from fungus growth In the soil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Alleged Disappearance.

The police have been requested to find
Thomas c. Nicholson, a blacksmith. who IS
reported to have disappeared from his
home. 1855 31st street, Georgetown. ten
days ago. Nicholson is forty-seven years
of age and has worked in different shops in
Georgetown. 1t is said that he Is subject
to attacks of vertigo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28

The funeral of Arson l.. Shidy. brother
OF Leland p Shidy of the coast and geo.
detc survey, will take place from his
brothers residence, 1917 Marion street
northwest at IL O'Clock tomorrow forenoon.
His death occurred Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Looks Like Revolution in Russia

Special Cablegrsm to The Star.
PARIS. May 2S.-Events in Russia are
receiving much attention from the Paris
press The state of affairs there Is COM
pared by the newspapers with the condi-
lions which prevailed In France just before
the revolution of 17S9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
ATTACKS PRESIDENT
SENATOR MORGAN CHARGES AN
ABUSE OF POWER.

Senator Morgan today, speaking on the
Panama canal resolution, said there had
been an abuse Of power In the zone by the
President
No member of Congress. he said. would
dare Introduce q bill for law to carry out
what the President had done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Belmont Park First Race.

BELMONT PARK. l.. L.. May 2s-Ffrst
race. six and half furlongs. main course.
three-year-olds and up-.Tiptoe, to 8 and
] to 3, first First Premium, 7 to 10 place,
second; Pater, third. Time 1.l93-S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
District Boy Graduates.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANDOVEE, Mass. May 2s.-Among the
students who Will graduate with honors
from Phiips-Andover Academy June 10 are
George Collins Shipper Of Washington, D.
c., and Ralph Enos Taggart of Big Stone
Gap. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Just What He Meant.

From the Phtladelphfa Press.
McJigger-"of course. you've heard about
Meekiey. Poor fellowI he's lost his power
Of speech.
Thfnsumbob-"Non Why only this
morning he was married to Miss strongmind
and
McJigser--..welirs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
MILITIA VIII BIZ INVITED.
Their Presence At the Jamestown Cele-
bration to BE Sought.

0AUtAOu tU DC SUUBHIs
; The President Will shortly issue proc
hmatton inviting the organized militia OF
the various STATES to participate In the ex-
position to he held at Jamestown. Va. IN
May OF next year II eommemorafion Of
the hrst permanent settlement Of English
speaking people on the western hemisphere.
The proclamation IS issued in accordance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress
approved March 8. 1906. appFopriating $3.50
000 for the purposes Of thu exposition. Al
though that act authorized tho expenditure
o; $125.O0O Of the appropriation for the
onicial entertainment of foreign military
and naval representatives" 1t provided spe-
cificafly that militia organisations of the
United States participating must bear their
own expenses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Supreme Court Term Ends

The term of the Supreme Court Of the
United States which began last October
came to close today. all the cases un-
disposed of being continued, az usual
he next term will begin on October g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
SENATE NAMES coNFERKEs.

Elkins, Cullom and Tillman to Have
Charge Of Rate BILL
The Senate today sent the railroad rate
bill to conference. with Senators Efkins,
Cullom and Tillman conferees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28

said to have caused the shooting
NEW YORK, May 2S.-The Improvement
in the condition of Mrs. Jefferson Davis
who was reported yesterday much bet
ter, continued today.
NORFOLK, Va. May 2S.--A dry spell of
long duration, which was bringing ruin TO
the large potato and other early truck crops
in this section of Virginia. was broken yes
terday and today with copious rains. The
downpour in Norfolk was intense and
many streets were submerged to such an
extent that pedestrians had to be hauled
about In drays and wagons. The rainfall
in an hours time amounted to 10 inches.
NEW HAVEN. Conn. May est is
stated on high authority that First Vice
President Percy r. Todd of the New York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad Com
pany Is to take position as head OF Il
large electric railway enterprise In Canada.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 2s-Oficers OF
the United Mine Workers of district No. 8
have called a special convention to be held
in Columbus Friday next. According TO the
call, the convention is to take action on
the many complications that have arisen
affecting the interests and welfare of the
miners of district g."
MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 2s-The an
nual convention of the American Institute
Of Electrical Engineers convened today in
the $4,000 900 public service building
Of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and
Light Company.
DENVER. Col. May 2S.-One hundred
and fifty delegates were In attendance at
the opening session here today of the
nual convention of the Western Federation
of Miners, Many Of them hold proxies
from unions which sent no delegates. J. c.
Williams of Grass Valley Cal, acting pres
ident, called the convention to order. Tho
sessions will be executive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Lynn Shoe Firm ASSIGNED.

LYNN. Mass, May 2S.-William Porter
& Son. one OF the oldest Shoe manufac-
turing firms in the city. assigned today
with liabilities estimated 1T above $l0O,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Favorable Report Authorized on the
Gaines Bill.

The House committee on election Of
President. Vice President and members Of
Congress today authorised favorable re-
port on the bill of Representative Gaines Of
West Virginia. providing for publicity re-
garding election expenses. 1t Is quite an
elaborate measure. and provides to whom
contributions shall be made and defines po-
litical committees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Renorts Wanted by the Senate.

The reports of the Keep commission on
the subject Of the crop statistics and the
twelfth census were called for by the Sem
ate today In a resolution presented by SEN
ator Nelson and adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

ELVINS. Mo. May 2s.-Robert Mitchell
last night shot and probably mortally
wounded Edward Rinke and then killed
himself. Jealousy of Miss Ebie Wilkins is
said to have caused the shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Cute Contrary.

From the Baltimore American.
"Odd. isn't 1t, about Jokes?'
''What about themf"
why, when a. man has dry way OF
telling them. It whets peoples appetite for
more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Patriotic Meeting at Peoples Mission.

A patriotic meeting is to be held this even
ing at the Peoples Mission, $40 Pennsyl-
vania avenue. The speakers will be Capt.
Thos. III. Mckee and Rev. j. B. CLAYTON
The Government Printing Office Glee Club
and an orchestra will furnish music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
Philippine Tariff Cases.

me Supreme Court of the United States
To-Day reiterated its decision of last term in
the Philippine tariff cases of Warner,
Barnes & Co. and Frederick w. Lincoln,
involving the validity of tariff collections
IN the Philippine Islands under the execu-
tive order of 1898. The opinion was deIiv.
cred by Chief Justice Fuller About 81 200.
600 is involved ~-'0"''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28
NOW GOES TO PnEs1DEHr.

Amended Deuatured Alcohol Bill Il
Agreed to by the House.
The depatured alcohol bill. with the Sem
ate amendments, was agreed to In the
House today on motion Of Mr.. Payne (New
York;. the author Of the bill, and now goes
to the President for his signature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-28

NEW YORK, May 2s.-The improvement
In the condition of Mrs. Jefferson Davis
who was reported yesterday as much bet
ter, continued today.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-06-26
SALE OF BANkRUPT'S
REAL ESTATE.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant
to an order made by the Honora BILE
Sanford 3. Dole, Judge of the District
Court of the United States for the Ter
rltory of Hawaii. on the 2Sth day OF
May, 1906. in the matter of Harvey
RexfGrd Hitchcock, Bankrupt, there
will be sold at public auction at the
Auction Rooms of James F. Morgan,
on Kaahumanu Street in Honolulu IS
land of Oahu and Territory of Hawaii,
on Saturday, June 80. 1906, at II o'clock
noon of said day, the following prop
erty of said bankrupt: all of that GER
:ain lot or premises in the Kaiulani
Tract, being a part of the Mokauea
lands in Kilihi, in said Honolulu, more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the north corner of this
lot or piece, which is also the east
corner of Lot in block 8 and running
thence as follows:
1. S 61o L w. 100 feet along Lot s,
Block 8 thence:
2. S. 2S0 so E. so feet along Charles
Road, thence:
g.. S. 61o L w 100 feet along said
road and Lot 10. Block 2. thence:
4. s. go So E. POS feet along the
premises of w. c. Achi, thence:
s. N. $40 25' E. 235 feet along the
land of PaIama. thence:
6. n. go So w. 240 feet along a stone
quarry belonging to the Territory of
Hawaii to the initial point, contain
ing an area of $4,000 square feet, more
or less. and being a portion of the
premises set forth as apana of Royal
Patent 2509 on Land Commission Award
$3.50 to Kaunuohua no Moehonua.
Terms: Cash u. S. Gold Coin. Deeds
at expense of purchaser.
Dated, Honolulu, T. H, May 80, 1906.
WILLIAM L. CASTLE.
Trustee.
1882, Is, 10, %, 26, %.