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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Firemen Going to Baltimore.

Chief Engineer William T. Belt has made
final arrangements for the big firemen's pa
rade in Baltimore tomorrow. The chief en-
gineer and the five companies, accompa-
MED by the Welcome Ten. Drum Corps of
this city, with twenty-eight pieces, will
meet at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
freight station. Florida avenue and Ecking-
ton place. at Z am. to load the horses ap-
paratus and men. He will have q special
train which will leave for Baltimore at 3
o'clock.
Upon arriving in Baltimore a detail of
firemen from the Baltimore fire department
will meet the Washington contingent and
escort them to a point where they will as
4semble for the parade. Chief Belt and his
fire fighters, as soon as the parade is over,
will march directly to Camden Station,
headed by the Drum Corps, and load for
Washington.
After returning home the fire fighters will
parade from the depot by way of New
York avenue to New Jersey avenue. New
Jersey avenue to Pennsylvania avenue
Pennsylvania avenue to 18th street west,
18th street to New York avenue. New York
avenue to 7th street west. and there dis
band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
EVIDENCE AT INQUEST
CIRCUMSTANCES OF RAILROAD
ACCIDENT RELATED.

The inquest over the body of Engineer
Hugh s. Murphy OF the Southern railway,
who was killed last night In the derailment
Of his engine at 9th and Maryland avenue
was begun shortly after o'clock this
afternoon at the District morgue. with
Coroner J. Ramsey hewitt presiding, as
sisted by DR.. Glazebrook.
The jury was composed of Oscar ]. Rick
etts. Frank X. Raymond. William F.
Brooks. James Cunningham. ]. +. Jesse
and John Sheehan.
The witnesses summoned were c. w.
FARRELL. who was near the scene; Joseph
Reynolds. fireman OF the engine; o. W.
Loving, conductor of the train; W. N.
Bennett, flagman on the train; w. =.
Scott, baggageman. and William Taylor.
porter.
The first witness before the coroners
jury was DR.. Glenn Jones of the Elmer
gency Hospital, who stated that the man
died fifteen minutes after reaching the
hospital.
Fireman Joseph L. Reynolds. the next
witness. stated that he did not regard this
point as dangerous. He said ne remained
on the engine instead of jumping. After
describing the overturning of the engine
he said he found that the engineer had been
caught under the cab. He went to Muir
phys assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
ExEN CHANCE IN A DUEL.
old-Fashioned Fight in Little Town
in the West.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK, Neb.. September 12.-Lee
Bailey is dead because he chose to give
Charles Dugan an even chance for life In
a duel. Bailey and Dugan were both old
gamblers of the fast-disappearing Harvest
type.
A feud has existed between them for
years, and of late they never met without
violent row. Last night In saloon after
a quarrel, Bailey covered Dugan. who was
absolutely defenseless, with his revolver and
announced that he was going to kill him.
Dugan, looking unfiinchingiy down the muz-
Gle of the gun, answered: Yes; shoot me,
shoot me, il you dare.
The revolver in Bailey's hand trembled q
moment, then went slowly back into Baiieys
pocket. Then Bailey waited calmly for the
duel Dugan tried to buy q gun at a near
by store, but could not, SO he went back to
his room and got a pistol. On his return
he and Bailey faced each other and began
firing. Dugan hit Bailey first. but Bailey
supported himself on the bar until he had
put four bullets into Dugan before a Sec
ond bullet killed him. Ernest Clause, a
bystander, got bullet in his thigh. Dugan
will probably die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
sTENSlANDRETURNING
HIS MIND SAID TO BE UN-
BALANCED.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
TANGIER, September Paul o.
Stensland. defauiting president of the
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank Of Chi
cago, sailed for New York today on the
Hamburg-American liner Prinz Adalbert.
in custody OF Assistant Prosecuting At
torney Olsen, by whom he was arrested
here
1t is believed by many persons who have
seen the absconder that his mind is up
balanced and that his attorneys win prob
ably offer a plea of insanity az his de-
Tense.
The authorities In charge of Stensiand
are extremely reticent in regard to his
attempt at suicide. No details of his Eff
fort against his life are given out. but
the statement Is vouched for by the high
est authority.
1t is known that since making The at
tempt stensland has been deprived Of a
knife at meal times and that his cravat
was also taken away from him.
Stensland was taken to the pier under
military guard. He appeared pale and
languid. He is a nervous wreck and is in
bad physical condition. At times he is
extremely respondent and sinks into hts
of weeping, followed by loud protesta-
lions of his innocence. He asks continue
ally. What do the people of America
think Of me?'
The Prinz Adelabert went out Of her
course to call at Tangier, as Olsen was
afraid to take his prisoner to any Euro
pean port. fearing Stensland might at
tempt to take advantage of some techni-
cality in extradition treaties to avoid be-
ing taken back to the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
DISPOSED TO COOPERATE.
Railways Apparently Willing to
Work With Interstate Commission.

. Discussing the probable method of pro-
ceedng under the new railroad rate law.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Cock
rell said today that the first effort of the
commission would be to secure the adop-
ton by the various railroads of a uniform
system of conducting their business. I'VE
are he said, NOW giving most of our at
tention to securing the adoption of gener-
al system. believing that by pursuing this
course we will tighten our own labors and
render 1t possible for the roads to mate
rally aid US in carrying the law into eff
feet" He then outlined the plans Of the
commission to be to secure. first, a uniform
system of accounting by the railroads: sec
ond. a uniform system of classification of
freight throughout the United States; third.
uniform schedule of rates, fares and
charges; fourth, the performance by the
roads Of the entire transportation service
from the place where freight is received to
the point Of destination.
Mr. Cockrell also said that the railroads
are manifesting a disposition to aid the
commission in the enforcement of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
RIOT AMONG NEGROES
SERIOUS FIGHTING AND FIRES
IN GOTHAM.

NEW YORK, September 12.-Early morn
ing scenes and incidents in New York In
cluded serious riot among the negro resi-
dents of a district in west 82d street. known
aas San Juan Hill, and two fires which. while
picturesque and exciting, together caused
a financial loss of $4,000.
The riot was the result Of picnic given
in Sulzer's Harlem river park by the Bells
men Beneficial Association. an organization
composed of negro employees OF hotels.
There was some fighting and bad blood was
engendered in the park. SO that later the
fighting was resumed when the negroes re-
turned to their home district. John A. Har-
ris was seen by Policeman Charles Daley
to strike his one-time friend, James john
son, with blackjack. Daley tried to ar
rest Harris; the negro drew pistol and
Daley shot him In the head In self defense.
This incident aroused the neighborhood
and soon Daley and some fellow officers
who had come to his assistance were being
pelted with stones and other missiles from
negroes who had fiocked to the scene. The
police rushed reserves to their assistance
but the negroes retreated to the houses and
from the roofs pelted the officers with
stones. 1t took two hours to restore quiet.
Half a dozen arrests were made.
Harris, the wounded negro, will probably
die.
one OF the HreS referred 10 was NJ num-
Der Mott street in Chinatown In a lodging
house occupied both by Cinnamon and white
men.
The fire brought great alarm to the thick
ly populated neighborhood. The police and
firemen made some gallant rescues.
The other fire was at Nos. 445 and AT
Water street in the Ghetto In buildings
filed with chickens and geese intended for
the Jews who populate the district. The
firemen managed to release hundreds OF the
fowl, which went scurrying through the
streets. with scores OF men and boys In
pursuit Of them. About 1900 Of the chick
ems were suffocated before they could be
..x.d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
SUSPECTS ARRESTED
POLICE MAY HAVE MURDERERS
OF MRS. LEWIS.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September r.
Following the receipt by the police of cor
respondence passing between herself and
her husband. suspicion in the case Of Mrs.
Morris X. Lewis, who was murdered Mon
day and her body thrust into closet. has
been DETECTED from Miss Charlotte Kelly.
landlady at 21O8 N. 18th street. where the
brutal crime was committed. and Harry
Somers. a boarder, to a negro and a white
man. Both suspects are known to the po-
lice. who today sent out broadcast the fol-
lowing descriptions and order:
Arrest white man, twenty-five or twenty
six years Of age: 5 feet. 10 inches: $50 or
100 pounds. Mixed gray suit, straw hat,
may have blood on clothes.
Also arrest colored man. who gives the
name of Pitts, twenty-eight years Of age;
5 feet, inches: 100 pounds; dark skin:
full negro features and hair; smooth face
striped fedora. or may have stiff hat; white
shirt; lay-down collar; black bow tie, shirt
saturated with blood; no vest.
Both these men are wanted for murder,
to get them. Watch railroad stations and
places where either may escape. Very i'm
portant.
Pitts, the negro, who Is now In a cell at
the city hall. Is supposed TO be the negro
whose arrest is called for in Superintend-
ent Taylor's letter to the police There is
nothing positive against Pitts as yet, the
detectives say.
Maurice X. Lewis. the husband of the
murdered woman, visited the scene of the
murder this morning. He said that he
would take his wifes body to Allegany to-
morrow morning and that 1t would be bur-
led from the German Lutheran Church,
where she was brought up as a girl. This
is the church which the womans mother
wants her buried from. When he was ask
ed If he had learned anything more about
the case, he replied:
II have my suspicious as to who the
murderer is, but 1 am absolutely in the
dark as to the motive. 1 believe my wife
was above suspicion and l will continue to
believe she was true. When 1 return from
Pittsburg 1 will issue a statement and ex-
plain everything"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
SUBMITS ESTIMATES.
Superintendent Of Insurance Outlines
Needs Of Office

Repeating most of his requests Of year
ago. Thomas E. Drake. superintendent OF
insurance, in his estimates for the next
fiscal year, which were submitted to the
Commissioners today, asks that his own
salary and the salaries of all of his assist
ants be increased. Altogether the appro-
priation needed to meet this advanced sal
airy scale is $1,000. as against $780,, the
appropriation under which the Office Is
working this year. Adding to this the
necessary $40 for rent of the Offices occu-
pied by the department. 5000 for appraisers
and 81, 400 for contingent expenses, the to-
tai allowance for Superintendent brakes
office for 1907 -0S. IL the new schedule Is
approved by the Commissioners and by Con-
gress. will be $1,000. t.... ....-....-9
8 The salary changes recommended are as
follows: Superintendent Drake. 50 500 in
stead of 5000. the code as amended July
I. 1902. having fixed the superintendent
salary at the former figure; Daniel Curry,
examiner $1,000 instead of 81 ,5O5O5; George
w. Ingham, statfstician. 5000 instead of
examiner. 500 instead of 81 800, George
81 COO; ]. II. Oehmann, stenographer, $1,000
INSTEAD Of $500. -...-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
A. P. G0RMAN'S WILL
SENATOR'S ESTATE LEFT TO
WIFE AND CHILDREN.

An exemplifed copy Of the will of Arthur
p. German. deceased. was filed today for
probate and record In the office of the reg
lister of wills of the District of Columbia
by Wilton ]. Lambert as attorney for the
executor. Arthur p. German jr., who ac-
companies the will with a petition asking
its admission to probate as both the will
of real and personal property. 'and that an
eillary letters testamentary be issued to
Arthur P. German, jr., should such course
be necessary.
By the terms of the will all the household
furniture, horses and carriages left by de-
ceased, together with the sum of 5000 is
bequeathed to the senator's widow. Anna
D. German; to each of the five daughters
OF deceased is bequeathed the sum of $4,000.
and with the exception of the old place In
Howard county. which is left to Mrs. Cor
man for life, all other property in Howard
county is devised to Arthur P. German, jr.
1t Is further provided that all the rest of
the property left by deceased shall be held
in trust by some trust company, either In
the city OF Baltimore or the city of Wash
ington, to be designated by the executor.
the income therefrom to be paid one-half to
Mrs. German during her lifetime and the
balance to be divided equally among the
children OF the deceased. Upon the death
of Mrs. German all of the estate shall be
divided into six equal parts.
The income, so far as the daughters are
SOhSSihco' 10 " VIC pdiu " tdCn uduSuteT
during her lifetime and each daughter is
given the privilege of disposing of her
share Of the principal by will. otherwise
the share OF each goes to her child or chill
dren. and in default Of any child or chill
dren, 1t shall go equally to her brothers
and sisters. The share allotted to Arthur
;P. German. jr.. is given to- him absolutely
Mrs. German and Arthur P. German, jr..
Mrs. German and Arthur p. German Jr.
but Mrs. German having renowned her
right to serve. Arthur P. German. jr.. is
constituted sole executor. The will is dated
December Z. 1891, and the codicil bearing
date May IL. 1903
BY the petition filed by Mr.. German il Is
set forth that the only real property I'm the
District of Columbia left by deceased is
that located at the corner Of Vermont ave-
nue. and l. street northwest. 1t is said that
the greater bulk of the estate consists OF
personal property such as stocks and bonds
and large interests I'm the West Virginia
coal mines in which Senator Germans
cousin. ex-senator Henry G. Davis, is also
interested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
PLAN HANDSOME SYNAGOGUE.
Adas Israel Congregation to Have
New House Of Worship.

BY the issue of building permit today
to the Adas Israel Congregation it became
known that all plans have been completed
and the first formal steps taken toward the
construction Of magnificent synagogue
for that congregation on the lot at the
southwest corner of 9th and streets north
west. The building. is to cost about 10000.
and the contractor, Arthur Cowsill, will be-
gin active work without delay.
According to the plans. which were drawn
by Architect Lewis Levi of Baltimore, the
new house of worship will occupy a major
portion of the lot. which is IS by 10 feet in
size. The building will be mainly of brick.
with terra Gotta and stone trimmings, the
average height of the whole being fifty
feet. There will be two entrances at op-
posite sides of the synagogue on the 9th
street 'front.' with handsome leaded-glass
window between. Over the center Of the
building 1t is planned to have a great dome.
with two smaller towers on each side above
the doors All three towers will be rooted
with copper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
SEVENTH DAY ADvENT1sTs.
Delegates From Several States Present
at Camp Meeting.

The opening service of the camp meeting
under the auspices of the Seventh Day Ad-
ventists corner Piney branch road and But
ternut street, Takoma Park, was held last
evening at 8 o'clock, with an attendance OF
nearly 800 people. The meeting was con-
Quoted by Elder X. G. Russellf chairman of
the religious liberty bureau, Seventh Day
Adventists.
The meeting will continue until Sunday
evening services being held daily on the
grounds. At the various services stirring
themes touching the fulfillment of the
prophecies and the second coming of Christ
gates present at the meeting have arrived
from New York. Delaware, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Virginia and several western
states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
BLIND TIGER RAlDED
BATTLE BETWEEN OFFICERS
AND MOoNSHINERS.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEXINGTON. Ky, September 12.-News
reached here this afternoon that a des-
perate encounter between officers and
moonshiners occurred at John Wyatts
blind tiger distillery in Wayne county, In
which Wyatt and Joe Brown. operators of
the place. were killed. There were three
deputy sheriffs. headed by Alvey Cundif,
who attacked the still at which Wyatt and
Brown were working. The blind tiger men
saw the officers at about the time the latter
drew a bead on them and opened fire. A
general battle ragged for several minutes,
stopping only when Wyatt and Brown were
dead. Neither Of the officers was injured
although several bullets pierced their
clothing. Wyatts camp was one OF the
worst in the Kentucky mountains. and both
Wyatt and Brown were typical mountain
desperadoes. 4~1I-'39'sfsf ~ rs:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
Discovery of Floating Body.

The body of a man was SEEM fioaunng
In the river between Glymonnt and Indiann
Head this morning by the mate on the
steamer Washington. When the steamer
reached this city the mate communicated
the information to the police of the har-
Dor precinct 1t is the belief OF the police
that the body is that Of Henry Wolfe, a
member of the crew of the barge Perry
Vile who fell overheard Saturday night
while arranging a light on nthe craft.
INSPECTOR Boardman nwas notified or the
report made by the mate of the Washing
ton and he notified c. HI. Wolfe, brother
of Henry Wolfe, who lives at 1011 Chesa-
peake street Baltimore. AS the accident
occurred in Maryland water. SO far from
the city, the police of the harbor precinct
were not sent for the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
EXAMINATIONS NOW ON
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS SOON
TO BE NAMED.
Rule Requiring All Children to BE
vaccinated Will Be Strictly En-
forced-salary Question Up.

A number OF very important matters d.
rectly connected with efforts Of the school
authorities to put the school organization In
proper shape for the opening OF the fail
term next Monday are expected to be ad-
justed this afternoon at a meeting Of the
board Of education. The examinations Of
candidates for the principalships of the
Eastern and NJ Street High Schools and
the Mckinley and Armstrong Manual
Training Schools are being held this after
noon and Superintendent Chancellor will
doubtless recommend the appointments
when the tests are concluded.
1t Is known that Mosheim F. F. Swartzell.
formerly principal Of the Eastern, and Mrs.
Cooper. formerly principal Of the NJ street,
did not take the examination. Should Or.
Chancellor fail to continue Mrs. cooper IN
Office 1t Is said to be certain that her frienos
among the colored people will be aroused
to determined action bearing on the case.
All to Be vaccinated.
The superintendent has issued instructions
to the various supervising principals to see
that every child who enters the public
schools next Monday has been vaccinated.
For some years the regulations have pro-
vided for vaccination, but it Is DR.. Cham
cellor's intention to enforce the rule with
greater StrfctneSS than II mas ever Deen op-
served before.
Applications for the position of truant Of
f1cer were received by DR.. Chancellor this
forenoon. Among the number were several
women. Because of the probable dangers
attendant upon the performance Of the
duties of the office 1t is understood that the
superintendent will favor the appointment
of men.
1t Is stated that the knotty question OF
teachers salaries will be taken up by the
board at it's meeting this afternoon. This
promises to precipitate prolonged debate
and much figuring.
The committee appointed by Admiral
Baird to Investigate the methods and effi-
cheney of the Office force of the board at
the Franklin building Is said to have taken
up its work, but the members, who are
Capt Oyster, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Terrell,
have not so far as can be learned, visited
the Franklin for the purpose Of directly
examining the work of the clerks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-12
PROPERTY CLERK ESTIMATES.
Annual Statement Submitted to Com
missioners Today.

An appropriation totaiine s4e740 was
asked by Property Clerk NJ C. Hareroye
today for the maintenance of his depart
ment during the fiscal year beginning
July l. 1907. Mr.. Hargrove's estimates
were submitted to the Commissioners this
morning and an examination Of the whole
showed that the greatest needs Of the de-
partment include the construction of q
wharf on the river front for storing sand
and gravel at cost of $4,000, and the
erection Of q warehouse for storage of
cement at q cost Of $4,000.
As far as the salaries in his department
are concerned. the property clerk asks only
a few increases, the total excess of the ap-
preparation desired for next year over the
allowance for the present year being
S2.408. OF this amount 81 900 is intended
for the salary of one new clerk whose
services are said to be greatly needed. The
property clerk asks that his own salary be
made $500 per annum instead of 81 600,
declaring in support Of his request that the
position Is far more than the name implies
and that the manifold duties imposed upon
him are not required of any one officer by
any department Of the United States gov
eminent. Other salary increases proposed
include the recommendation of $500 to
make the pay Of Deputy Property Clerk J.
pensation Of Assistant Property Clerk w.
H. ONein 81. 800 per annum: $780, to make
the salary of P. d. Kellar. clerk, $500 per
annum, $lZU, 10 make the salary OF II. Il.
Hood, a laborer. $40 per annum: $40, to
increase the pay of r. NJ. Boardman, la
borer, from $3.50 to 5000 per annum, and
S12S, to make the pay Of M. T. Server ant
NJ Crichton. inspectors of property, $1,000
each per annum, instead of 1886. The total
outlay for salaries proposed by the property
clerk for next year is $34, 40, as compared
with $31. 1872. the appropriation for the cur
rent year.
In connection with his estimates Property
Clerk Hargrove also furnished to the Com
missioners his annual report. covering the
transactions of his Office during the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1905. The financial side
Of this statement showed that Mr.. Har-
grove had purchased construction mate
rails for the engineer department during
the year to the extent OF &242. 03154; con-
struction materials for delivery on work
in progress during the year valued at ST.
S53. IS: miscellaneous supplies, sos. TOSS.
These expenditures. in addition to the sal
aries Of per diem employees made the total
disbursements Of the property clerks Of
fee 81 OBS 6S0.52.' Beside this the property
clerk spent out OF the allotment for contin-
gent expenses, engineer department, total
Of $543, 427.55. Condemned material sold dur
ing the year Included horses to the value of
$l,7735O and miscellaneous items to the
value of $6,513.85. a total of $S,287.3 5. which
amount was paid into the office OF the col
lector of taxes.